Saturday 2013

[Gnam]

Know your college football geography.

http://s11.postimg.org/799elfoj7/cropped_cfbmap.png

this week: Cal Bears vs the Ohio State.
Buckeyes come in at number 4, but get knocked to the floor.
Bears 52 - Buckeyes 14. :p

[dando]

In your dreams, 'nam...in your dreams. Careful...I may just send Don Q. out your way to kick your ass. :p That being said, Portland State was a landmark W. :gomer:

[dando]

And since we're talking football...

Morons (sic) > Horns...Mack Daddy needs to hang up his horns. Greg Robinson? His D sucked during the '04 championship run. Justin Zwick should have beaten their ass. Unfortunately a TE with 1' arms... :saywhat:

Okie State...drugs, academics...

SEC players receiving bennies...shocked I tell ya, just shocked.

And lastly, Ank apparently spent some jack on a vanity plate.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9665630/12thman-vanity-license-plate-sold-us-record-115000-texas

:gomer:

[Gnam]

This is more Ank's style: ;)

http://s21.postimg.org/dukxfcrlj/PLPC120_plate_Text_OVR_R8_D.png

http://www.myplates.com/LuxurySeries/PLPC120

[Don Quixote]

this week: Cal Bears vs the Ohio State.
Buckeyes come in at number 4, but get knocked to the floor.
Bears 52 - Buckeyes 14. :p

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[dando]

"More damn hippies will be tossing Frisbees than attending the game." -- Woody Hayes prior to the away game with Cal Berkeley in 1972.

Just sayin'. :gomer: :p

[Gnam]

tackling fuel.

http://s2.postimg.org/bachchz3d/image.jpg

[Andrew Longman]

Not sure that map is correct. From my data no one in the UP gives a crap about any down state troll school. They are Packer fans. And no one in Jersey gives a crap about Rutgers. South jersey are Iggles fans. North jersey are Giants fans. And if you are from Queens or Long Island or can't get Gints (yes Gints) tickets you are a Jets fan.

[Gnam]

map not to scale. :D

[dando]

AL, I thought you'd be focused on TSUN. Looks like Sparty > TUN. :gomer:

[Don Quixote]

AL, I thought you'd be focused on TSUN. Looks like Sparty > TUN. :gomer:

TSUN controls the bankrupt part of the state.

[Andrew Longman]

AL, I thought you'd be focused on TSUN. Looks like Sparty > TUN. :gomer:
The map is wrong on that too. Allegence to State or U of M is mostly a class thing not geographic. IMO anyway

[dando]

The map is wrong on that too. Allegence to State or U of M is mostly a class thing not geographic. IMO anyway

Agreed. Need more directional TSUN. :gomer:

[Gnam]

moar map data

http://commoncensus.org/sports_map.php?sport=5
http://s10.postimg.org/r4urzr76h/ncaaf_1280.gif (http://s10.postimg.org/r4urzr76h/ncaaf_1280.gif)

[dando]

Hawaii shown in Idaho? :laugh:

[Gnam]

Haters be everywhere. Maybe the Hawaii fans were rejected from Boise State? ;)

[dando]

You'll our beat down tomorrow. :D

[cameraman]

"Highly inaccurate" is an understatement. Who knew that Northwestern was in Wyoming:saywhat:

[dando]

"Highly inaccurate" is an understatement. Who knew that Northwestern was in Wyoming:saywhat:

It actually is....part of B1G expansion. :gomer:

[dando]

'nam...do you like apples? How 'bout them apples? :gomer: ;)

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=332570025

[dando]

Mack Daddy gots to go.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=332570251

[Andrew Longman]

Mack Daddy gots to go.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=332570251
Oh boy. And A&M lost a big one too. Headed back to Houston tomorrow and it was bad enough last week listening to all the whining.

[dando]

Wisky. :rofl:


Bill Rabinowitz @brdispatch10m
Wisconsin's fans now must dislike Bret Bielema more than OSU's. This was his wife's tweet after Wisky's strange loss. RT @jenbielema: #karma

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9676982/wisconsin-badgers-fall-arizona-state-sun-devils-bizarre-final-play

:laugh:

[Gnam]

'nam...do you like apples? How 'bout them apples? :gomer: ;)

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=332570025
Oh, man...you know it's bad when the sports writers start comparing the schools' academic records. :shakehead:

"My country for a cornerback..." :gomer:

[dando]

Wisky gets screwed. #karma :gomer: :p

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9681505/pac-12-conference-reprimands-officials-arizona-state-wisconsin-game

[dando]

TUN/UCONN in prime time?!? :saywhat:

[dando]

Kiffin sacked. :laugh:

[nrc]

I thought the Buckeye's chrome helmet was pretty cool (as a one-off) but the red stripe looked too purple on TV.

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[WickerBill]

I was going to post in this thread about those uniforms Saturday but forgot. I was hoping they were one-off, because A. the stripe didn't match the red on the shirt, and B. as much as grey is one of their colors, the white lettering on the red shirt on the standard jerseys is awesome and shouldn't be effed with.

[dando]

Scarlet and Red.

-LeBron James

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/09/lebron_james_speaks_to_ohio_st.html

:saywhat:

[dando]

I thought the Buckeye's chrome helmet was pretty cool (as a one-off) but the red stripe looked too purple on TV.

Not a fan of uniform pr0n. :saywhat: :thumbdown: Of course, those unis weren't as bad as the seat colors are in The Schott (somewhere between burgundy and purple supposedly for TV). :irked:

-Kevin

[Andrew Longman]

Kiffin sacked. :laugh:I read this morning they pulled him off the team bus at the airport, took him into a small room and fired him, and then told him to find his own way back to campus. :rofl:

Haden said something about providing some "relief to the players".

[Gnam]

Given Kiffin’s history, the bizarre manner in which he was fired, at an empty airport terminal with his bags headed to campus without him, was perhaps fitting. He had tried to use his recruiting skills to talk Haden out of the decision.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/30/sports/ncaafootball/usc-fires-its-football-coach.html?_r=0

That is so awesome. :D

I wonder if the small office in the airport was the men's room?

[Tifosi24]

I didn't watch the game, but apparently Iowa State got screwed by the officials last night. I am looking for an unbiased response, my friends are Cyclone fans, and a biased response from Ank.

[dando]

I didn't watch the game, but apparently Iowa State got screwed by the officials last night. I am looking for an unbiased response, my friends are Cyclone fans, and a biased response from Ank.

Didn't see it, but here's the recap.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=332760066


The Cyclones might argue that they couldn't have done it Thursday night either without some huge breaks.

McCoy led Texas on a 75-yard drive in just under 3 minutes -- which was aided by two pass-interference penalties and two near fumbles by Johnathan Gray.

The first one was reviewed after Iowa State's Jeremiah George picked up a loose ball and started running the other way. But it remained Texas ball, much to the dismay of irate Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads.

Gray recovered his own fumble on the next play, and McCoy followed with the winning touchdown.

[dando]

Ank's next acquisition:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9804238/texas-aggies-sell-playing-surface-football-season


Starting Monday, fans can shell out $400 at AggieAthletics.com to buy a pallet -- complete with a certificate of authenticity -- pulled from the playing surface after the final home game on Nov. 9. That equals approximately 450 square feet of sod that has been trampled upon by Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel and the rest of the Aggies this season.

:gomer:

[TKGAngel]

This could be interesting (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9798774/tennessee-volunteers-play-virginia-tech-hokies-bristol-motor-speedway-2016) - VA Tech vs. Tennessee at Bristol Motor Speedway?

[dando]

This could be interesting (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9798774/tennessee-volunteers-play-virginia-tech-hokies-bristol-motor-speedway-2016) - VA Tech vs. Tennessee at Bristol Motor Speedway?

I predict # of teeth < number of fans. ;)

[dando]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRp7tYWnJJs

To paraphrase...the smell of burnt Wolverine in the morning....smells like, victory. :D Maybe this should be under the hater thread. ;)

[Ankf00]

I didn't watch the game, but apparently Iowa State got screwed by the officials last night. I am looking for an unbiased response, my friends are Cyclone fans, and a biased response from Ank.

hah. incontrovertible. if you can't see it, never happened :D

on the other hand, every last win lets Mack leave w/ a little more dignity

[Gnam]

Good chance Cal goes 1-11 on the season. :shakehead:

They might be able to beat Arizona, or USC, or Colorado but probably not. On Saturday, they were reduced to using a big wide receiver as a running back because the starting RB keeps fumbling and the backups are all hurt. The wide receivers are also decimated by injuries. What does Cal do? They use the demoted starting RB as a slot receiver. :irked:

I don't know if Cal can get kicked out of the Pac-12 football conference, but they definately aren't playing D-1 ball.

[stroker]

Our Missouri Tigers beat Georgia? What's up with that?

[dando]

Our Missouri Tigers beat Georgia? What's up with that?

Mizzou sucks less than Ugga (or the Bills/Slugs). :gomer: ;)

[dando]

Good chance Cal goes 1-11 on the season. :shakehead:

They might be able to beat Arizona, or USC, or Colorado but probably not. On Saturday, they were reduced to using a big wide receiver as a running back because the starting RB keeps fumbling and the backups are all hurt. The wide receivers are also decimated by injuries. What does Cal do? They use the demoted starting RB as a slot receiver. :irked:

I don't know if Cal can get kicked out of the Pac-12 football conference, but they definately aren't playing D-1 ball.

I saw a rumor they were headed to the CFL. ;)

[Napoleon]

For Joe Bob:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/10/15/4841324/this-week-in-schadenfreude-michigan

[dando]

Beat down in Death Valley last night. :eek:

[dando]

tOSU remains as is. :saywhat:

[Gnam]

It gets better for Cal. This week they started using WRs as cornerbacks and RBs as linebackers.
Pretty soon the whole team will have to play both directions. :\

[dando]

It gets better for Cal. This week they started using WRs as cornerbacks and RBs as linebackers.
Pretty soon the whole team will have to play both directions. :\

Better than tOSU...we may be starting our PK @ CB. :saywhat:

[Gnam]

Cal's football graduation rate last among all BCS schools.

The NCAA released its Graduation Success Rates (GSR) on Thursday, and although several Cal athletic programs scored high, the football and basketball programs dropped.

The statistics are based on a four-year cohort ending in 2006, meaning they reflect any students — freshmen or trasnfers — who joined Cal athletics with financial aid from 2003-06. Players are given six years to graduate.

Cal was one of just two football programs (USC) in the Pac-12 with a GSR that dropped from last year. The Bears’ current mark ranks last in the conference and last among all BCS schools.

http://blog.sfgate.com/cal/2013/10/24/cal-athletics-ncaa-graduation-rates-drop-for-football-basketball/
WTF! :yuck:

All those years of horrible football, and the players are as dumb as a box of rocks to boot? :shakehead:

[WickerBill]

Ohio State wearing those chrome-and-burgandy helmets again tonight. Blech.

[dando]

Ohio State wearing those chrome-and-burgandy helmets again tonight. Blech.

Don't mind the unis, but the helmets and dayglo Buckeye leaves gots to go. :saywhat:

[dando]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9887475/jayson-carter-4-foot-9-walk-debuts-rice-owls


With Saturday's game under control, Rice gave the smallest player in the Football Bowl Subdivision a moment in the spotlight.

Rice handed the ball to Jayson Carter, a 4-foot-9, 135-pound walk-on running back, late in the fourth quarter of the Owls' 45-7 win over UTEP.

:) :thumbup: :thumbup:

[dando]

Hail yes.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=333060158

[dando]

OK, while I appreciate the cause/purpose, this just getting nuts.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/college-football/story/_/id/9925831/northwestern-wildcats-wear-red-white-blue-uniforms

Can't they just wear a patch or paint a logo on the field?

[dando]

Nice try Ugly Ducks.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-k5J4RxQdE

[chop456]

OK, while I appreciate the cause/purpose, this just getting nuts.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/college-football/story/_/id/9925831/northwestern-wildcats-wear-red-white-blue-uniforms

Can't they just wear a patch or paint a logo on the field?

3 out of 4 people polled disagree with you, plus NU has earned the right to do about whatever they want by running a squeaky clean program full of STUDENT athletes. Your awareness was just raised more than any patch or field painting would have done.

So nyah.

[dando]

3 out of 4 people polled disagree with you, plus NU has earned the right to do about whatever they want by running a squeaky clean program full of STUDENT athletes. Your awareness was just raised more than any patch or field painting would have done.

So nyah.

Perhaps they should focus on winning a game. :gomer:

[chop456]

Perhaps they should focus on winning a game. :gomer:

Such is the burden of a school that doesn't recruit thugs and criminals with double digit IQs. I can live with that.

[WickerBill]

The playoff system can't come soon enough for Baylor.

[dando]

Such is the burden of a school that doesn't recruit thugs and criminals with double digit IQs. I can live with that.

Agreed. The $EC needs to be bitch slapped. :gomer:

[Gnam]

Well, it's finally over. Cal got mauled by Stanford 63-13 to end the season 1-11. :yuck:

The torches are being lit and the pitchforks are being sharpened. The regular losing season outrage is now mixed with the righteous indignation that the student-athletes aren't graduating. The boosters want the Athletic Director fired, the head coach fired, the defensive coordinator fired, and the entire roster expelled.

It's been suggested that the football program should be scrapped and the new stadium sold to the Raiders. ;)

[Don Quixote]

The playoff system can't come soon enough for Baylor.oops :rofl:

[WickerBill]

oops :rofl:

Haha. Oops indeed.

[WickerBill]

The Iron Bowl made me happy.

[Dvdb]

M-I-Z......Z-O-U

[nrc]

Well, well, well </daly> :)

[dando]

I hate it when I have to change my undies multiple times during a game. ;)

BC$ guru Bead Edwards has tOSU projected #2 in the BC$ tonight. Assuming tOSU and FSU win their championship games, it will be interesting how the Winston situation turns out. FSU rules require a suspension if he is indicted (according to the local Orlando media).

[nrc]

I hate it when I have to change my undies multiple times during a game. ;)

BC$ guru Bead Edwards has tOSU projected #2 in the BC$ tonight. Assuming tOSU and FSU win their championship games, it will be interesting how the Winston situation turns out. FSU rules require a suspension if he is indicted (according to the local Orlando media).

Seems odd that the investigation involving Winston has been floating around for a year.

[dando]

Seems odd that the investigation involving Winston has been floating around for a year.

I spent a few days in Orlando last week (visiting with a certain furry red friend we all know around here :)). Unfortunately I spent a few days in the resort room due to illness. :( I had time to watch the local media, which discussed this ad nausea (in addition to my nausea)...the response from the FL AG was that they have other cases they are investigating, and it would be two weeks to finish the investigation. All signs are an indictment is imminent. Curious? Yes. The timing is highly questionable (Heistman, BC$). Not quite ready to get my tin foil hat out, tho. If you saw the local news as I did, FL is one messed up state. Good Lord...

[stroker]

M-I-Z......Z-O-U

Z-O-U!

[Andrew Longman]

I was enjoying a Devils-Sabres game at The Rock when word of the Bama demise hit the kids' iPhones.

Ah. Satisfaction. Especially how it happened. Contrary to popular belief it is not all that uncommon to run back long FG attempts that fall short. Think about it. The kicking team doesn't run down the field to cover the kick and they have big blockers on the field to protect the kick, not swift athletes how can run down a returner. The opportunity doesn't happen that often because coaches and kickers talk after game warmups to agree on the maximum range for that day. (or they should) and not many FG attempts wind up short.

A 58 yd attempt has a pretty good chance of being short - especially since he hadn't kicked that far all day.

It was the height of arrogance on Sabel's part to try to win it there and he didn't apparently think for a second about the risk. He even argued to put time on the clock so he could make the attempt. He didn't even think about it once Auburn put a returner under the goal post.

And it screws up the playoff-less national championship again which please me no end.

It completed an earlier unfulfilled satisfaction that UofM made a great game out of one they had no business being close in.

But I expect MSU defense to shread tOSU and keep them out of the title controversy. And I wouldn't be surprised if FSU gets their QB jailed so the title game will have an asterisk.

Then next year I can look forward to almost meaningful playoffs and Rutgers getting mawled by a Big10 schedule. :gomer:

[Don Quixote]

Reportedly, the average weight of the 11 Bama players on the field for that play was 294 pounds. SEC speed.

[dando]

Reportedly, the average weight of the 11 Bama players on the field for that play was 294 pounds. SEC speed.

See Deen, Paula and fried chicken. :gomer:

[Tifosi24]

I was enjoying a Devils-Sabres game at The Rock when word of the Bama demise hit the kids' iPhones.

Ah. Satisfaction. Especially how it happened. Contrary to popular belief it is not all that uncommon to run back long FG attempts that fall short. Think about it. The kicking team doesn't run down the field to cover the kick and they have big blockers on the field to protect the kick, not swift athletes how can run down a returner. The opportunity doesn't happen that often because coaches and kickers talk after game warmups to agree on the maximum range for that day. (or they should) and not many FG attempts wind up short.

A 58 yd attempt has a pretty good chance of being short - especially since he hadn't kicked that far all day.


I was traveling so I missed the game, but I did see the replay. Saban definitely outcoached himself on that one. The backside, ground level replay is great showing no less than 3 dopey Bama players getting blown up by Auburn blockers. Clearly, Bama rarely, if ever, prepared its FG kicking team for a return of any kind, short or blocked. Bring on the playoff next year. Speaking of playoffs, it is possible for the #1 seed in a college football tournament to lose first round, Mankato managed to do it in the DII playoffs last weekend.

[WickerBill]

If Auburn is on the television, I'm watching. Three incredibly fun games to watch in three weeks.

[nrc]

So the Buckeye win streak comes to an abrupt halt. Seems like it's just as well since the Buckeye defense has been exposed and a national title game likely would have been a beat down that would have simply fueled the weak conference storyline on the Big 10.

Seems like it's time to move on from Luke Fickle as defensive coordinator if they hope to get back to the big dance.

[stroker]

Mizzou needs a new DC.

[dando]

So the Buckeye win streak comes to an abrupt halt. Seems like it's just as well since the Buckeye defense has been exposed and a national title game likely would have been a beat down that would have simply fueled the weak conference storyline on the Big 10.

Seems like it's time to move on from Luke Fickle as defensive coordinator if they hope to get back to the big dance.

Fick needs to go. I like they guy personally, but the D regressed. Yes, losing Bryant was big, and injuries @ LB didn't help, but this tOSU....man down, reload. Not a big fan of Herman either. For all of this talk of the explosive offense....meh. Brax plays like Carrot Top with feet. And don't get me started on the special teams. The only bright spot there was the punter, followed by Basil, who fails to reach the end zone on kickoffs far too often.

Playing Sparty is like fingernails on a chalkboard. In many ways, I despise them more than TUN. They have always creeped me out. My first real memory of a tOSU game was the '74 game when Woody planted Wayne Duke against a locker. Fast forward to Saban and his minions in '98, and now this. :-\

[Ankf00]

Mizzou needs a DC.

yes.

[dando]

Later Mack Daddy....

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10116548/texas-longhorns-coach-mack-brown-expected-resign

[Andrew Longman]

Word here in Texas is that rumors of his demise are greatly exaggerated. Not that he has many friends left here. He and Kubiak can maybe vacation together. Changes in Cowboys land are talked about too.

[WickerBill]

Starting the rumor right here. Mack Brown to the Cowboys.

[Ankf00]

Later Mack Daddy....

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10116548/texas-longhorns-coach-mack-brown-expected-resign

http://coedmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/arkansas-fan-dance.gif?w=52&h=52&crop=1

http://24.media.tumblr.com/6e04e27abf17bf10a98c615eab58ca67/tumblr_mkxnewxFa11qzfjkho1_400.gif

http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DID-I-DANCE-THAT-GIF-URKEL-01-1331063486.gif



but most of all


http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m08vyeeBXK1rqfhi2o1_250.gif

[Ankf00]

Starting the rumor right here. Mack Brown to the Cowboys.

even better: Nebraska

[dando]

This saga is fitting for a soap opera. It's been reported that he was out for a couple of weeks now, Saban to go to UT, then Mack Daddy supposedly gets the support of the AD and Prez, he's staying, and now he's going. He loves me, he loves me not....

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10138466/mack-brown-resigns-coach-texas-longhorns

Bat **** crazy in Austin. :saywhat:

[Ankf00]

This saga is fitting for a soap opera. It's been reported that he was out for a couple of weeks now, Saban to go to UT, then Mack Daddy supposedly gets the support of the AD and Prez, he's staying, and now he's going. He loves me, he loves me not....

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10138466/mack-brown-resigns-coach-texas-longhorns

Bat **** crazy in Austin. :saywhat:

he feigned butt hurt about the retirement being leaked. and so "I get to stay if i want!" yea right.

too many old rich guys meddling, both w/in UT and w/ state govt. Mack admitted he had an alabama hangover in 2010 (you're payed $5.5M a year to not pout about a bowl loss for an ENTIRE YEAR), and that he'd take 3 years to fix things or step down. 10 wins and a BCS bowl again by 2013.

The OC leaves in offseason and Mack fires DC midseason because he couldn't do it in offseason, because that would mean both of his coordinators were removed after 2 years and then what's the point of keeping the HC? And then he shifts goalpoasts, B12 title is all that matters for 2013, not 10 wins and BCS bowl, and he still fails at that. Baylor loss ended his and his old rich guy backers their "legitimate" politicking to stay.

Mack's public mouthpieces: Red McCombs, Clear Channel guy used to own the Vikings, this week blames everything on the quarterbacks and publicly calls Case McCoy "half gimp." <---Team Mack keeps it klassy.


-Lost 3 of 4 to Baylor, OU, Ok State, Kansas State
-0-8 vs. ranked teams at home in last 4 years
-18-17 in conference in last 4 years
-Worst home loss ever at Texas (Ok State 2013)
-4 worst losses to OU series history (40+ point margin)
-Lowest conference championship %'age in UT history (2 out of 16 yrs)
-Last 3 Heisman winners + Oliver Luck wanted to play QB here and none were offered.


little known fact, the man's skin is thinner than a grape. if you're a journalist or ex-player and don't toe the company line, he calls you into his office:

Brian Jones on CBS in '03: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnd8dYmKnAY
Earl Campbell said that Mack needed to go after this year, "I love Mack Brown, but love don't win football games," and then Earl gets called into the principal's office and we threaten to take away Earl's physical therapy sessions w/ the UT staff.

too many entitled old people in the ath dept. Rick Barnes (he likes co-eds) and the women's AD (we have 2 ADs, tons of ethics issues in the women's organization) are next.

[WickerBill]

Barnes was due back when Mack was winning the national title. Fifteen years at Texas, one final four (ten years ago)?


So Ank, who's on the radar? We could make Darrell Hazell available.

[Andrew Longman]

Ank, I learning TX at a more detailed personal level these days. I never got Mack's appeal.
Your old rich guy comments explain and fits with a lot. It is not the good days when Monday morning board room bragging rights across TX drove so much in alumni pressure in TX schools but it is still there especially at A&M and TX

[dando]

I vote Tressel.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alanaglass/2013/12/14/maurice-clarett-jim-tressel-reconcile-the-past-in-espns-youngstown-boys/

:gomer:

[dando]

I think we should start a petition for Kiffin as next HC @ Burnt Orange. :gomer:

[dando]

Respect to Mack Daddy. Didn't end a high note, but he represented well. :thumbup:

[WickerBill]

Lose 30-7 and 14 points came from two pick-6s. Nearly unlimited recruiting potential should not equate to -7 points from your offense.

[nrc]

Rats. Great game at the Orange Bowl. The Buckeyes went from being slightly overwhelmed to slightly over-confident in the third quarter. If Philly Brown just executes a fair catch I think that game ends differently.

Can we get rid of Fragle now?

[TravelGal]

Rats. Great game at the Orange Bowl. The Buckeyes went from being slightly overwhelmed to slightly over-confident in the third quarter. If Philly Brown just executes a fair catch I think that game ends differently.

Can we get rid of Fragle now?

"You can't make this stuff up," quoth the announcers. And then we switched to the Mizzou game. :eek:

[WickerBill]

Ank, next time you're here, hopefully before the 2014 season starts, I'd love to know your thoughts on Charlie Strong...

[Ankf00]

Ank, next time you're here, hopefully before the 2014 season starts, I'd love to know your thoughts on Charlie Strong...

I'm happy w/ Strong. Yea it's one of the top jobs, best recruiting + most resources, but that doesn't mean they're going to steal someone from another top job or the NFL. The booster circle was removed from the decision, which is FANTASTIC. And they're pissed about it too :D

All the best hires aside from Urban @ tOSU & Saban @ 'bama are a gamble on a 2nd tier program. Stoops was UF DC, Urban @ UF, Saban @ LSU, Tressel from D1AA, Carroll 3rd choice NFL scrub, Les Miles only beat OU twice while at OSU I think, etc...

If Vance Bedford comes with him as DC, fantastic, and he won't be a lazy recruiter as Mack was after Mack's championship.

Happiest that he's not strong w/ the media/political side of it, which is what Mack turned the job into. A gravy boat for all his lackeys, anyone removed for performance was given a cush gig in the AD's office. One of the biggest lies about Mack is his graduation rate, it's below average for D1 and 3rd from last in the B12 because Mack's academics advisor is a schmuck, and the guy was removed from baseball & basketball years ago due to his inabilities. Same song for so many ppl on staff...

Have a feeling Strong and the new AD clean house and instill actual accountability for the 6 fig salaries everyone gets to pull.

http://gamedayr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/louisville-core-values-no-guns-drugs-570x760.jpg

Mack talked the right game, but he had his cleaners on staff, the people that give him deniability and enforce when Mack can't so Mack can play "uncle." One of his best friends was fired for sexual harrassment (his office across the hall from his wife's) and that guy was given a cush job w/ a booster.

Have a feeling Strong won't give the media warm & fuzzies, but will truly run the program the way Mack pretended to. one of strong's players at Lville had 2 DUI's and was kicked off the team but kept his scholarship, counseled academically, graduated... meanwihle sergio kindle has a couple DUI's including a DUI crash, and it's covered up as "texting while driving," yea right....

[nrc]

Boy that's a lot of dirty laundry to air out in one post. I'm just glad that nobody at tOSU was ever just paying lip service to high integrity. :gomer:

[WickerBill]

nrc and dando, what did you two think of "Youngstown Boys" (if you watched it)?


Ank, great info. I'm also very pleased to see McCombs blowing his top at not being in the process (and the very strong undercurrent of racism -- "he'd be a good position coach"). Makes me hope Strong wins so much McCombs gets his words shoved back in his face.

[nrc]

nrc and dando, what did you two think of "Youngstown Boys" (if you watched it)?


I hadn't even heard about it. Scheduled to record on Friday so I'll let you know. My first thought is... they got two hours out of that?