Yes, another Kevin Durant post from me, I can't help it. I tuned into the Mavs/Thunder last night. One thing I noted is that Durant immediately looked slightly bigger to me. It could be that he finally, at 23, was able to add a little muscle in the off-season. I've long wondered if he would ever be able to hold some weight to allow him to keep his positions on the floor. Also, after 4 games he is shooting 57% and 47% from 3-pt., averaging 31.3. I'm still in complete awe of what he has accomplished before his 23rd birthday, and what he may and probably will become as he enters his physical prime.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
DFW Hoops Gets Punked
The big Whataburger tourney in Fort Worth this week; top 2 ranked public schools in the state, Marcus and DeSoto, plus North Crowley, Duncanville, state-ranked Richland, state-ranked Plano West. But the show is stolen by 2 out of state schools; King HS from Milwaukee and Parkview from Little Rock will play in the finals. Not a great result for the status of TX HS hoops.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
See Them While You Can
Lest we need a reminder of life in the NFL, down goes one of the greats in history to a shredded knee at just short of 5 years in the league. Adrian Peterson will be back, but will he ever be the same? With a stunning combination of the size and speed of Eric Dickerson and the aggressiveness of Earl Campbell, Peterson was absolutely one of the greatest talents. If the explosion is forever gone due to the injury, let's remember that when he went down, he had 6,752 yards in under 5 seasons with a stellar 4.8 avg per carry and a handful of the most amazing runs you will ever witness.
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How would I rate QB's the last two years.
Throwing that "Great" word around should be reserved for two or three people a decade.
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Snub
Eli Manning in Pro Bowl over Romo? Absurd. There is no comparison in terms of how they've performed this year. Tony Romo is one of the biggest lightning rods for outlandish perception I've ever seen. I was through defending him after his early season meltdowns, but he has performed at an incredible level for most of the season. Gosselin made the case that Stafford should have gotten the spot, but Manning? Really?
Romo 65.4% 3,895 yds 8.0 avg 29/9 102.2
Stafford 63.7% 4,518 yds 7.5 avg 36/14 96.6
Manning 60.3% 4,587 yds 8.3 avg 26/16 90.3
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Romo 65.4% 3,895 yds 8.0 avg 29/9 102.2
Stafford 63.7% 4,518 yds 7.5 avg 36/14 96.6
Manning 60.3% 4,587 yds 8.3 avg 26/16 90.3
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Brees - Marino
Time to step on a few toes.
It is ashamed that Brees, or should I say Sean Payton, is mentioned with Marino in anything regarding throwing the football.
Brees is very accurate and works well within Payton's brilliant schemes, but lacks so many things physically with his arm.
Many people forget Marino's accuracy, it wasn't these 12yard passes into single coverage. It was a 30yard pass with a small window while hitting people in stride. When he needed touch passes, he had the touch. Most impressively he was running the same offense that the rest of the NFL was running, but he could do things other QBs could not. (His offense-two WR's in the patterns, where as Payton will have 4wrs- 15yds deeps spread across the field in 10 yards spaces.)
It is kind of like watching Alabama athletes vs Stanford athletes, you know they have the same record, but it is so obvious that one team or person is not capable of doing things that make you recognize the greatness.
Most that read this will think I am a Marino lover and Brees hater, but it is actually the opposite.
I never liked Marino teams nor pulled for him, Brees I respected and pulled for him most of his career, until he went Hollywood after Super Bowl.
Everyone knew he lack ball velocity and he struggled in an Charger offense that required timing routes with a little zip and never quit trying. (Thus lost his job to Flutie and Rivers while having the best RB in the last decade in his backfield.)
Bree's should give half his salary to Payton for making him appear to be one of the greats in the NFL.
Marino was the best passer I have ever seen.
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It is ashamed that Brees, or should I say Sean Payton, is mentioned with Marino in anything regarding throwing the football.
Brees is very accurate and works well within Payton's brilliant schemes, but lacks so many things physically with his arm.
Many people forget Marino's accuracy, it wasn't these 12yard passes into single coverage. It was a 30yard pass with a small window while hitting people in stride. When he needed touch passes, he had the touch. Most impressively he was running the same offense that the rest of the NFL was running, but he could do things other QBs could not. (His offense-two WR's in the patterns, where as Payton will have 4wrs- 15yds deeps spread across the field in 10 yards spaces.)
It is kind of like watching Alabama athletes vs Stanford athletes, you know they have the same record, but it is so obvious that one team or person is not capable of doing things that make you recognize the greatness.
Most that read this will think I am a Marino lover and Brees hater, but it is actually the opposite.
I never liked Marino teams nor pulled for him, Brees I respected and pulled for him most of his career, until he went Hollywood after Super Bowl.
Everyone knew he lack ball velocity and he struggled in an Charger offense that required timing routes with a little zip and never quit trying. (Thus lost his job to Flutie and Rivers while having the best RB in the last decade in his backfield.)
Bree's should give half his salary to Payton for making him appear to be one of the greats in the NFL.
Marino was the best passer I have ever seen.
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Radio Talk / Cowboy Coaching
Listening to the talk shows this week, the Cowboys have come under significant criticism. Both Garrett and Ryan have been blasted on local and national shows. I've heard Garrett mentioned as doing the worst coaching job in the league given talent and expectations, plus the 4th quarter failures. I've heard less criticism of Ryan, but some have mentioned his failure to protect leads and the confusion that is apparent on the field at times.
One of my new favorites to listen to on the talking head circuit is Eric Mangini. Obviously very smart and he gets his points across well. He coached with Ryan and said he is incredibly smart and creative, but has to be reigned in at times in terms of his team's ability to grasp his ideas. On another note, he talked this week about during his tenure with Belicheat and how they began to make a big effort at filling their roster with high character guys and feeling they could win that way. Kind of interesting.
Back to the Cowboys, this week is shaping up as a referendum on the entire franchise from Romo, to Garrett, to management, to the roster, the whole 9 yards. After the game failures this year, if we lose a 2-game lead with 2 to play and fail to make the playoffs, it will just be downright nasty around here.
For me, I no longer have faith that they can rise to a big challenge. Too many breakdowns in the defensive backfield, to many hits on Romo, too many red zone failures. It hurts me to watch. Just so average and so far from the stature that this franchise used to enjoy. I will pull hard and hope for the kind of win that could propel the franchise forward into next year. But these past few years make it hard for me to have faith.
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One of my new favorites to listen to on the talking head circuit is Eric Mangini. Obviously very smart and he gets his points across well. He coached with Ryan and said he is incredibly smart and creative, but has to be reigned in at times in terms of his team's ability to grasp his ideas. On another note, he talked this week about during his tenure with Belicheat and how they began to make a big effort at filling their roster with high character guys and feeling they could win that way. Kind of interesting.
Back to the Cowboys, this week is shaping up as a referendum on the entire franchise from Romo, to Garrett, to management, to the roster, the whole 9 yards. After the game failures this year, if we lose a 2-game lead with 2 to play and fail to make the playoffs, it will just be downright nasty around here.
For me, I no longer have faith that they can rise to a big challenge. Too many breakdowns in the defensive backfield, to many hits on Romo, too many red zone failures. It hurts me to watch. Just so average and so far from the stature that this franchise used to enjoy. I will pull hard and hope for the kind of win that could propel the franchise forward into next year. But these past few years make it hard for me to have faith.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Romo-Vick Comparison
I spent a lot of time around young kids and I amazed at the respect they give Vick as a QB.
So, I thought a comparison in the careers was appropriate.
Vick 94 games started 5206 rushing yards. 33 TDs. Sacks 240- Sack Yards 1457yard. (33 lost Fumbles. )
Romo 74 games 458 rushing 4 TDs. Sacks 138 849 Sack Yards. (18 Lost Fumbles.)
Vick Passing- 55.9 % comp... 17284yds 106 TD 71int QB Rating 80.2
Romo Passing 64.9% compl 20543yds 145TD 71int QB Rating 96.8. (2nd All Time) (Aaron Rodgers number 103.7.)
Vick 4th QTR within 7pts QB Rating 57.0 - 4th QTR overall 69.9.
Romo 4th QTR within 7pts QB Ratin 99.8 - 4th QTR overall 103.6... OT-QB rating 116.7
Winning percentage Romo 63% Vick 58%
Playoff = Rome 1 and 3.. Vick 2 and 3...
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So, I thought a comparison in the careers was appropriate.
Vick 94 games started 5206 rushing yards. 33 TDs. Sacks 240- Sack Yards 1457yard. (33 lost Fumbles. )
Romo 74 games 458 rushing 4 TDs. Sacks 138 849 Sack Yards. (18 Lost Fumbles.)
Vick Passing- 55.9 % comp... 17284yds 106 TD 71int QB Rating 80.2
Romo Passing 64.9% compl 20543yds 145TD 71int QB Rating 96.8. (2nd All Time) (Aaron Rodgers number 103.7.)
Vick 4th QTR within 7pts QB Rating 57.0 - 4th QTR overall 69.9.
Romo 4th QTR within 7pts QB Ratin 99.8 - 4th QTR overall 103.6... OT-QB rating 116.7
Winning percentage Romo 63% Vick 58%
Playoff = Rome 1 and 3.. Vick 2 and 3...
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Cowboys - Eagles
I still have problems putting the beat-down that Andy Reid placed on Ryan's Defensive scheme earlier in the year.
So, I am in Jerry's corner on the Scared O-Meter.
Missing Felix will be big in protecting Romo today. I expect that Dallas will try to open up the passing game and I just hope Romo survives the hits he will take with this new Blitz crazed Eagles defense.
Since the new D Coordinator in Philly won his battle of coaching eogs with the D Line Coach, the Eagles have returned to a blitzing team and are much improved.
Which Vick will we get, the overrated inaccurate one or the freak that is hot?
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So, I am in Jerry's corner on the Scared O-Meter.
Missing Felix will be big in protecting Romo today. I expect that Dallas will try to open up the passing game and I just hope Romo survives the hits he will take with this new Blitz crazed Eagles defense.
Since the new D Coordinator in Philly won his battle of coaching eogs with the D Line Coach, the Eagles have returned to a blitzing team and are much improved.
Which Vick will we get, the overrated inaccurate one or the freak that is hot?
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
LSU Basketball
Are we supposed to believe that there is life in Baton Rouge after beating a 10th ranked Marquette.
This team has already lost to Northwestern, Coastal Carolina and South Alabama so I was expecting another dismal year.
At 8-3, chalk me up as a skeptic.
If they beat Va on Jan 2, I will be a little more positive, but I still expect a collapse at conference time.
Its not the talent I question, its the comfort that they play with on offense. Everything seems out of sorts when I watch them.
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This team has already lost to Northwestern, Coastal Carolina and South Alabama so I was expecting another dismal year.
At 8-3, chalk me up as a skeptic.
If they beat Va on Jan 2, I will be a little more positive, but I still expect a collapse at conference time.
Its not the talent I question, its the comfort that they play with on offense. Everything seems out of sorts when I watch them.
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Bossier and North Crowley. Airline - Huntington.
Bossier travelled to North Crowley.
Bossier was up 1 in 2nd quarter, down 6 at half and then 7 down going into the 4th.
North Crowley pulled away to win by 57-41 score.
I am unsure exactly what happened to keep Francis to 4 points and then being dismissed from the team at Bossier's next game
It is ashamed, if he is really dismissed from the team. He basically beat Airline 2 weeks ago by himself.
I have never seen a player be able to touch that many balls on defense, it is insane.
One of our friends, that is a college head coach was just laughing about how many steals he had against the Vikes. "I have never seen anyone like him" was the quote.
Coach reminded me of when I first told him about Francis 3 years ago while watching him as a sophomore totally confuse high school All American Langston Galloway (currently avg 16.00ppg at St Josephs)
My favorite moments for him were in the Semi's and Finals when he just deflected every pass and then last years semis when he took the 4A player of the year completely out of the game. The kid who was bigger never scored a point when he was within 10feet of him and only had 2 at the half. What a waste!
Tuesday.
Airline beat Huntington by 13 in a game that after halftime was mostly 16 points.
Airline ran them into the ground and used a match up 2-3 zone to keep the ball out of Qualls hands.
Qualls finished with 18 after sitting the first 4 minutes for missing a practice.
He is a so athletic and it is ashamed that the offense isn't tailored to take advantage of his incredible athletic ability.
Airline sat the PG for the first quarter and 3 of the first people off the bench for the first half.
The Vikes are getting closer on this team building journey, since the coach sat the starters for the way they played during their recent mental collapse in losing 3 games out of 5.
Bossier was up 1 in 2nd quarter, down 6 at half and then 7 down going into the 4th.
North Crowley pulled away to win by 57-41 score.
I am unsure exactly what happened to keep Francis to 4 points and then being dismissed from the team at Bossier's next game
It is ashamed, if he is really dismissed from the team. He basically beat Airline 2 weeks ago by himself.
I have never seen a player be able to touch that many balls on defense, it is insane.
One of our friends, that is a college head coach was just laughing about how many steals he had against the Vikes. "I have never seen anyone like him" was the quote.
Coach reminded me of when I first told him about Francis 3 years ago while watching him as a sophomore totally confuse high school All American Langston Galloway (currently avg 16.00ppg at St Josephs)
My favorite moments for him were in the Semi's and Finals when he just deflected every pass and then last years semis when he took the 4A player of the year completely out of the game. The kid who was bigger never scored a point when he was within 10feet of him and only had 2 at the half. What a waste!
Tuesday.
Airline beat Huntington by 13 in a game that after halftime was mostly 16 points.
Airline ran them into the ground and used a match up 2-3 zone to keep the ball out of Qualls hands.
Qualls finished with 18 after sitting the first 4 minutes for missing a practice.
He is a so athletic and it is ashamed that the offense isn't tailored to take advantage of his incredible athletic ability.
Airline sat the PG for the first quarter and 3 of the first people off the bench for the first half.
The Vikes are getting closer on this team building journey, since the coach sat the starters for the way they played during their recent mental collapse in losing 3 games out of 5.
Former Buc Dak Prescott at MState
This is froma Mississippi State Blog.
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We learned a little bit about Dak Prescott tonight. He's the freshman quarterback from Haughton, La., who's taking a redshirt this year but got a ton of snaps during tonight's scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium.
Chris Relf took some snaps, too, while Tyler Russell (knee) watched from the sidelines. The very unofficial stats on Prescott: 36 of 57 for 439 yards and two touchdowns, plus an 11-yard rushing TD. I had him 22 of 25 at one point, and then there were several dropped passes later on. He had seven completions of 20-plus yards.
"He has the want-to, he has the ability, he has the toughness, likes to be a leader out there on the field. Now he's just got to get the skill all down," coach Dan Mullen said.
"It was almost the same, because we've been practicing on it for a while. He really is getting to understand the offense," said receiver Jameon Lewis.
Prescott has a strong arm and has a pretty good idea of how to use it. But there are some freshman things he must overcome.
"Decision-making, he's got a long way to go," coach Dan Mullen said. "What you see is a guy who has great want-to, he's very high-energy, high-motor, tough, shows leadership while he's out there on the field. But he's got to learn the skill and the decision-making of the quarterback position, which that's what's going to take a lot of time."
Prescott has been on campus nearly 12 months, having enrolled in January. So he's been through spring drills and summer workouts and preseason camp and done scout team work. And now he's got that first week of bowl practice plus the scrimmage under his belt.
After another offseason, he should be in pretty good shape as the No. 2 QB.
"It's like once you (learn) something, the rest of it just starts to come," Prescott said. "I feel like I've got some stuff, but it's definitely a lot more to learn. Just go in every day and learn from Chris and Tyler and do the best I can."
http://nems360.com/pages/insidemississippistatesports?pagenum=2
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We learned a little bit about Dak Prescott tonight. He's the freshman quarterback from Haughton, La., who's taking a redshirt this year but got a ton of snaps during tonight's scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium.
Chris Relf took some snaps, too, while Tyler Russell (knee) watched from the sidelines. The very unofficial stats on Prescott: 36 of 57 for 439 yards and two touchdowns, plus an 11-yard rushing TD. I had him 22 of 25 at one point, and then there were several dropped passes later on. He had seven completions of 20-plus yards.
"He has the want-to, he has the ability, he has the toughness, likes to be a leader out there on the field. Now he's just got to get the skill all down," coach Dan Mullen said.
"It was almost the same, because we've been practicing on it for a while. He really is getting to understand the offense," said receiver Jameon Lewis.
Prescott has a strong arm and has a pretty good idea of how to use it. But there are some freshman things he must overcome.
"Decision-making, he's got a long way to go," coach Dan Mullen said. "What you see is a guy who has great want-to, he's very high-energy, high-motor, tough, shows leadership while he's out there on the field. But he's got to learn the skill and the decision-making of the quarterback position, which that's what's going to take a lot of time."
Prescott has been on campus nearly 12 months, having enrolled in January. So he's been through spring drills and summer workouts and preseason camp and done scout team work. And now he's got that first week of bowl practice plus the scrimmage under his belt.
After another offseason, he should be in pretty good shape as the No. 2 QB.
"It's like once you (learn) something, the rest of it just starts to come," Prescott said. "I feel like I've got some stuff, but it's definitely a lot more to learn. Just go in every day and learn from Chris and Tyler and do the best I can."
http://nems360.com/pages/insidemississippistatesports?pagenum=2
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TX State Championship Games Last Weekend.
I did get to see the 2 ESPNU High School Rbs and thought a 3rd was their equal.
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Aledo and Manvel- Manvel had the talent to make it close, but the 3 times defending State Champs scored when they needed.
Jonathan Gray-Aledo 5 star:
Looked smaller than I expected at 5'11" and 190. Yahoo has him at 4.4 but it looks like a 4.49 at best.
He is elusive in a fluid way and will be something the Horns desperately need. Hard to tackle in open field but not someone that will break tackles between the tackles. I like him more than Malcolm Brown.
I was sitting with someone that played against Gray in district and he made a comment about him not playing hard all the time. (His D Coord told the team.) So I watched! It is true, he did not block at all and it hurt them on more than a few plays. Two times I saw him not even put his mouth piece in all the way, when he wasn't involved in a passing play. This is a worrisome fact for the Horns. Add this to his supposed suspension earlier in the year for giving an opposing player a throat slash gesture and we may have a
bit of maturity issue for this superstar.
Southlake - Hightower.
Hightower definitely had the better athletes and the best offensive player on the field in 4 Star Aggie signee Bralon Addison. 5'10 182 - 4.4 40 and appeared quicker than Gray. Addison never stopped driving and left people standing dumbfounded in the open field.
The Dragons just know how to win and JR QB Hill was running through lanes the entire 2nd half.
I am still confused on how good I think Hill is.
Delkaney-Steele.
Mismatch in this one. Steele didn't have the athletes that the other 3 5A teams put on the field.
Trey Williams from Delkaney( another Aggie signee is a 5 star at 5'8 180) has the ability to make people miss. I didn't stay to see all of this one, but he is good and tough.
I understand why Gray is a 5Star and Williams, but Addison looked to be the same level at a 4star.
I saw that yahoo compared him to Devery Henderson.
I am impressed with the two Aggies signees.
Did I see better athletes that the ones I witnessed in Lousiana this year...No, but they are just as good.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Rangers Fight Back
Rangers win right to negotiate with Yu Darvish. After watching the Angels poach C.J. Wilson and sign Albert Pujols, the Rangers show they are all in by putting up a reported $51mm just to get the rights to talk with Darvish for 30 days. If successful, the Rangers' rotation could be totally revamped in 2012 with Darvish, Feliz, Holland, Ogando, and either Harrison or Lewis. Lots of potential and lots of questions. Can Feliz start? Is Ogando strong enough to start 30 games? Is Darvish for real or another Japanese bust? Plenty of work for Mike Maddux but it will be exciting.
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Robo QB
I really enjoyed ESPN's look back at the saga of Todd Marinovich, and what a saga it was. As usual, the sensationalism of the story obscured the basic fact that Marinovich was mega talented. 6'4 with a fluid motion and good athletic ability, he started as a freshman at Mater Dei High in CA, which was a top program, and went on the become the career U.S. passing yardage record-holder. He then amazingly started as a true freshman at USC and won the Rose Bowl. How much better could it get? Even the hard veterans on the Raiders like Howie Long and Ronnie Lott could see the ability and what they called the "it" factor. Unfortunately the dream wasn't really his and he didn't love football enough to take his talent seriously. He got on the drug path and couldn't get off. But I enjoyed seeing and remembering just how good he was in contrast to how he's now only remembered as some bizarre experiment.
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The Resurrection of Reggie Bush
Don't look now but Reggie Bush has for the moment stopped the free-fall of his career. After yesterday's 200-yd explosion he is sitting with 974 yards for the year and a 5.0 average. The 4th quarter 76-yd TD reminds of the so-far wasted talent that Bush has. It will be interesting to watch whether the Dolphins keep giving him the ball and whether he can handle the load. I've always enjoyed his talent despite the character flaws.
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Appreciating Lake Travis
High School football has been "official" in Texas for 91 years. In that time no team in any classification has won 5 straight state titles, until now. Lake Travis won their very first title in 2007, and haven't stopped yet. They've done it with 3 different coaches and 3 different QB's. It can be easy sometimes to get used to success, but lest we forget what it means to win 5 straight, it means the Cavs have gone 30-0 in the playoffs since '07. That's 30 straight wins against the best 4A competition in the state. Just an amazing feat that needs to be celebrated.
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Bodog.net SEC Bowl Games
I was looking the odds on bowl games this week and found a bit of a surprise.
10 SEC schools in Bowl Games.No underdogs from the SEC were listed.
So much for the SEC having down year.
LSU-Bama was Pick Em.
I would shocked be if the SEC goes 7-3, but the odds say it should happen.
Biggest worries as an SEC fan would be Auburn, Florida and Ga.
I never trust the Ga coach in a big game, even though he will have a serious talent advantage against the Spartans. Auburn is imploding, Florida has an OSU team with two coaches, but at least they get to forget about Charlie.
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10 SEC schools in Bowl Games.No underdogs from the SEC were listed.
So much for the SEC having down year.
LSU-Bama was Pick Em.
I would shocked be if the SEC goes 7-3, but the odds say it should happen.
Biggest worries as an SEC fan would be Auburn, Florida and Ga.
I never trust the Ga coach in a big game, even though he will have a serious talent advantage against the Spartans. Auburn is imploding, Florida has an OSU team with two coaches, but at least they get to forget about Charlie.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Miss the Down Home Bobby Bowden Quotes.
Coach Bowden using his dialect as only he can on the Bama - LSU.
I don't think he has ever forgiven Spurrier for losing that rematch for national title in 1996.
"We got beat pretty doggoned good that second game," Bowden said during his talk to the Tallahassee Quarterback Club. "
"It wouldn't surprise me for LSU to win -- they are good as you've seen -- but to me Alabama has the same advantage that Florida had on us. They got beat and they're mad as you know what. They're as mad as a wet hen. And if you're not careful, your guys are satisfied."
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I don't think he has ever forgiven Spurrier for losing that rematch for national title in 1996.
"We got beat pretty doggoned good that second game," Bowden said during his talk to the Tallahassee Quarterback Club. "
"It wouldn't surprise me for LSU to win -- they are good as you've seen -- but to me Alabama has the same advantage that Florida had on us. They got beat and they're mad as you know what. They're as mad as a wet hen. And if you're not careful, your guys are satisfied."
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What is happening at Auburn.
Less than 12 months from a NC.
D Coordinator is gone.
O Coordinator is gone.
Great recruits coming in again this year.
Gene Chizik has some interesting decisions to make and first off he better get that Defense fixed.
Stoops is supposedly a front runner on defense.
Chizik was supposed to be a defensive guy and I have seen no sign of it since his arrival.
I expect Auburn to be better next year, if for no reason other than the talented Frosh and Sophs.
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D Coordinator is gone.
O Coordinator is gone.
Great recruits coming in again this year.
Gene Chizik has some interesting decisions to make and first off he better get that Defense fixed.
Stoops is supposedly a front runner on defense.
Chizik was supposed to be a defensive guy and I have seen no sign of it since his arrival.
I expect Auburn to be better next year, if for no reason other than the talented Frosh and Sophs.
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Article on Cowboys and Garrett
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20111214/SPORTS0405/112140307/Roy-Lang-III-Jason-Garrett-denial-about-Cowboys-culture
I loved the 2nd to last paragraph.
"Enough is enough with the double talk and avoiding the pink elephant — the franchise is in desperate search of a winner. No team fears Dallas; the invincibility is long gone."
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I loved the 2nd to last paragraph.
"Enough is enough with the double talk and avoiding the pink elephant — the franchise is in desperate search of a winner. No team fears Dallas; the invincibility is long gone."
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Morris at Clemson - Malzahn and Graham.
There is a good article in the Shreveport Times on the differences in High School Coaches pay in Louisiana vs Texas.
I would assume that while Chad Morris was building that dynasty at Lake Travis he was into the $120,000 range. Merry Christmas coach from the great state of South Carolina.
He signed for $1.3 million at Clemson as O Coordinator.
In the same spirit Gus Malzahn signed at Ark State shortly after what he did with his 7 figure salary at Auburn. He takes a job with Arkansas State in the Sunbelt. Ouch. He missed out on the Vandy and other jobs last year. I like Gus and his brain, it will be curious to see what happens.
Then ex-Allen High Coach Graham leaves Pitt's lack of support to the beautiful campus in Tempe.
Arizona State hiring Graham shocked me. Graham has a way of rubbing other coaches in a wrong manner at times. It will be interesting.
http://saxo.highschoolsports.net/article/D9/20111209/SPORTS0101/112090323/Salaries-vastly-different-Texas-Louisiana-prep-football-coaches&Avis=D9
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I would assume that while Chad Morris was building that dynasty at Lake Travis he was into the $120,000 range. Merry Christmas coach from the great state of South Carolina.
He signed for $1.3 million at Clemson as O Coordinator.
In the same spirit Gus Malzahn signed at Ark State shortly after what he did with his 7 figure salary at Auburn. He takes a job with Arkansas State in the Sunbelt. Ouch. He missed out on the Vandy and other jobs last year. I like Gus and his brain, it will be curious to see what happens.
Then ex-Allen High Coach Graham leaves Pitt's lack of support to the beautiful campus in Tempe.
Arizona State hiring Graham shocked me. Graham has a way of rubbing other coaches in a wrong manner at times. It will be interesting.
http://saxo.highschoolsports.net/article/D9/20111209/SPORTS0101/112090323/Salaries-vastly-different-Texas-Louisiana-prep-football-coaches&Avis=D9
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Finally able to read Cowboys stuff again.
- So Miles Austin admitted he turned the wrong way when he lost ball in the lights.
- McBriar is punting with nerve damage in his left foot?
- Ware is hurting and I cannot find out how bad it is. I saw the scouting reports that the Giants were chipping and doubling him all night, but after every tackle he seems to need to leave the field.
- Sean Lee missed at least 3 tackles due to not being able to use that broken hand/wrist. This kid is great.
- Romo- Cannot even fathom why Marshall Faulk continues to blame Romo for 4th quarter loses.
*Romo still has the highest QB Rating in 4th quarter in NFL history. Is he as good as the best ever..No, but he is better than most.
- Even with the influx of injuries on the OLINE, they are better than last year without the money bags.
- Can Anthony Spencer be as inadequate as it appears? Always following and missing things.
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- McBriar is punting with nerve damage in his left foot?
- Ware is hurting and I cannot find out how bad it is. I saw the scouting reports that the Giants were chipping and doubling him all night, but after every tackle he seems to need to leave the field.
- Sean Lee missed at least 3 tackles due to not being able to use that broken hand/wrist. This kid is great.
- Romo- Cannot even fathom why Marshall Faulk continues to blame Romo for 4th quarter loses.
*Romo still has the highest QB Rating in 4th quarter in NFL history. Is he as good as the best ever..No, but he is better than most.
- Even with the influx of injuries on the OLINE, they are better than last year without the money bags.
- Can Anthony Spencer be as inadequate as it appears? Always following and missing things.
j
So Buehler is on IR with groin, then has another surgery.
Buehuler had hip surgery, which would explain the groin problem and the lack of power we were told about.
From personal experience, an injury in the hip has multiple symptoms that it causes.
I still do not forgive Jerry GM for still having him on the team.
J.
From personal experience, an injury in the hip has multiple symptoms that it causes.
I still do not forgive Jerry GM for still having him on the team.
J.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Special Teams in Dallas
Do I need to rehash everything I have ranted about for the last three years with the Special Teams.
Lets just add a blocked field goal to Joe D inadequacies.
Sickening!! How does this guy have a job?
On a hard to imagine note, they gave up 510 yards to the Giants.
Do we blame Ryan or Jerry?
I lean toward Jerry- Newman and James are horrible and they have nothing in draft picks to help out.
Romo missing pass to Miles was hard to take, did Miles not playing make Romo thinking he was going straight when Miles went toward sideline? Who knows. But that offense didn't lose this game.
Remember that "D" grade I gave the coaches at mid season.
10 penalities tonight. Blocked FG. Wasted Timeout in 3rd on defense.
Is D grade, too high? Yes, if I include the GM bad decisions.
Buehuler is still on a team with hurt lineman and crippled DB's.. Spencer, James and Newman are just non-productive on a grand scale. Ware is hurt and Spencer doesn't sniff the QB.
J.
Lets just add a blocked field goal to Joe D inadequacies.
Sickening!! How does this guy have a job?
On a hard to imagine note, they gave up 510 yards to the Giants.
Do we blame Ryan or Jerry?
I lean toward Jerry- Newman and James are horrible and they have nothing in draft picks to help out.
Romo missing pass to Miles was hard to take, did Miles not playing make Romo thinking he was going straight when Miles went toward sideline? Who knows. But that offense didn't lose this game.
Remember that "D" grade I gave the coaches at mid season.
10 penalities tonight. Blocked FG. Wasted Timeout in 3rd on defense.
Is D grade, too high? Yes, if I include the GM bad decisions.
Buehuler is still on a team with hurt lineman and crippled DB's.. Spencer, James and Newman are just non-productive on a grand scale. Ware is hurt and Spencer doesn't sniff the QB.
J.
Colt McCoy and the Browns training staff.
How in the world does Colt McCoy return to the field and play after he was knocked COLD!
Are they trying to kill this kid!
I saw where his dad went public questioning the decisions.
I thought the NFL had some kind of protection in place for this stuff.
J.
Are they trying to kill this kid!
I saw where his dad went public questioning the decisions.
I thought the NFL had some kind of protection in place for this stuff.
J.
Cowboys and Giants
Fear!
Eli owns the 4th quarter and the Cowboy DB's are really weak.
I was shocked that the pre-game show was picking apart 41
Bad Footwork, really! How is that possible after all of these years other than his unwillingness to change.
Romo will need a big one tonight, but at least they are healthy with the exception of Marty B. (And that's a positive)
Now if Coach Joe D could get lost on the way to the game, maybe the Boys can win one.
J.
Eli owns the 4th quarter and the Cowboy DB's are really weak.
I was shocked that the pre-game show was picking apart 41
Bad Footwork, really! How is that possible after all of these years other than his unwillingness to change.
Romo will need a big one tonight, but at least they are healthy with the exception of Marty B. (And that's a positive)
Now if Coach Joe D could get lost on the way to the game, maybe the Boys can win one.
J.
Texas State Championships.
I will be in DFW Friday night I believe for Dawn's Birthday.
Saturday Games-the first two games interest me. I am trying to get a hall pass.
We could see Gray shatter the national TD record.
Then you can watch me pull for the Dragon's.
J
Saturday Games-the first two games interest me. I am trying to get a hall pass.
We could see Gray shatter the national TD record.
Then you can watch me pull for the Dragon's.
J
| Game | Time | Teams | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference 4A Division II | 12:00 PM | Aledo (13-2) vsManvel (15-0) | Buy tickets for these games Ticket cost is $15 and allows admittance to all games on Dec. 17. |
| Conference 5A Division I | 4:00 PM | Southlake Carroll (15-0) vs. Fort Bend Hightower (13-2) | |
| Conference 5A Division II | 8:00 PM | Spring Dekaney (13-2) vs. Cibolo Steele (15-0) |
LA State Champs
5A- West Monroe
4A Neville
3A- St Charles
2A JCurtis *24th Title.
1A Ouachita Christian.
A 12 mile radius covers three of the state champions in a town as small as Monroe area.
Two Public Schools and a small private school.
Monroe is truly an athletic haven.
j
4A Neville
3A- St Charles
2A JCurtis *24th Title.
1A Ouachita Christian.
A 12 mile radius covers three of the state champions in a town as small as Monroe area.
Two Public Schools and a small private school.
Monroe is truly an athletic haven.
j
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Favorite Athletes
Loved the post on Athletes Your Father Loved. My Dad loved old-school guys like Jim Taylor, Johnny U., Jerry West. He spoke in awe of Mantle and Koufax. Loved Staubach and Rocky Marciano. Hated Ali with a passion.
I'll break my list into my youth and my adulthood.
Youth: Staubach, Gail Goodrich, Pete Rose, Ali, Havlicek, Tom Seaver, Sugar Ray Leonard, Earl Campbell, John McEnroe, Dale Murphy.
Adulthood: Jordan, Woods, Pedro, Pete Sampras, Eric Dickerson, Aikman, Greg Maddux, Brett Favre, Dirk Nowitski, Josh Hamilton.
Fun!
S
I'll break my list into my youth and my adulthood.
Youth: Staubach, Gail Goodrich, Pete Rose, Ali, Havlicek, Tom Seaver, Sugar Ray Leonard, Earl Campbell, John McEnroe, Dale Murphy.
Adulthood: Jordan, Woods, Pedro, Pete Sampras, Eric Dickerson, Aikman, Greg Maddux, Brett Favre, Dirk Nowitski, Josh Hamilton.
Fun!
S
Steele on BCS
Phil Steele was asked this morning about the BCS match-up. He leaned toward matching the 2 best teams regardless of conference. He also said Vegas would make LSU a 12-pt favorite over OK St. while the Bama game is a virtual pick 'em. He thinks Bama is the better team.
S
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Pedro Retirement Tribute
S,
I knew you would appreciate this article on Pedro Martinez and his 23-4, 1999 season.
http://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/pedro-martinez-1999-best-baseball-season-ever/1327
Quote
The second closest pitcher to Pedro in ERA was David Cone at 3.44, almost a run and a half lower. Pedro had a 2.07. Three players with ERAs in the 4′s made it in the Top 10 of the league that year. Get that? An ERA in the 4′s meant you were having a really good season. Pedro’s WHIP was 0.92 — the next closest wasn’t even sub 1.2 — it was Eric Milton at 1.22. Pedro struck out over 13 batters per nine innings pitched. The next closest was Chuck Finley at not quite eight and a half.
Amazing.
J.
I knew you would appreciate this article on Pedro Martinez and his 23-4, 1999 season.
http://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/pedro-martinez-1999-best-baseball-season-ever/1327
Quote
The second closest pitcher to Pedro in ERA was David Cone at 3.44, almost a run and a half lower. Pedro had a 2.07. Three players with ERAs in the 4′s made it in the Top 10 of the league that year. Get that? An ERA in the 4′s meant you were having a really good season. Pedro’s WHIP was 0.92 — the next closest wasn’t even sub 1.2 — it was Eric Milton at 1.22. Pedro struck out over 13 batters per nine innings pitched. The next closest was Chuck Finley at not quite eight and a half.
Amazing.
J.
Saban Story - Coldblooded!
As LSU fans we will always honor Saban for establishing LSU as a national power.
So, when I saw this interview from a former Miami Dolphin, I had to take a double take.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/evans-saban-stepped-over-convulsing-player-29919
Quote from interview with Heath Evans:
: Well, the first day of two-a-days. And then that night we had another practice under the lights, if I recall I think it was about from 6 to 9.
Jeno James, our best offensive lineman at the time, comes in and collapses after practice, uh, vomiting all kinds of stuff that would make a billygoat puke, eyes rolled in the back of his head. Myself, about four other lineman are trying to carry him from the locker room, to the training room.
But he’s so big and sweaty and heavy that we actually have to set him down in the hallway between the locker room and the training room.
Nick Saban literally just starts walking in, steps over Jeno James convulsing, doesn’t say a word, doesn’t try to help, goes upstairs, I don’t know what he does.
(James spent the night in a hospital)
Saban calls a team meeting about 10:30 that night, comes down and says, ‘You know, the captain of the ship can never show fear or indecision, we’ve always gotta have an answer, and so I had to go upstairs, that’s why I walked over Geno like that, I had to collect my thoughts and decide what’s best for our team.’
j
So, when I saw this interview from a former Miami Dolphin, I had to take a double take.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/evans-saban-stepped-over-convulsing-player-29919
Quote from interview with Heath Evans:
: Well, the first day of two-a-days. And then that night we had another practice under the lights, if I recall I think it was about from 6 to 9.
Jeno James, our best offensive lineman at the time, comes in and collapses after practice, uh, vomiting all kinds of stuff that would make a billygoat puke, eyes rolled in the back of his head. Myself, about four other lineman are trying to carry him from the locker room, to the training room.
But he’s so big and sweaty and heavy that we actually have to set him down in the hallway between the locker room and the training room.
Nick Saban literally just starts walking in, steps over Jeno James convulsing, doesn’t say a word, doesn’t try to help, goes upstairs, I don’t know what he does.
(James spent the night in a hospital)
Saban calls a team meeting about 10:30 that night, comes down and says, ‘You know, the captain of the ship can never show fear or indecision, we’ve always gotta have an answer, and so I had to go upstairs, that’s why I walked over Geno like that, I had to collect my thoughts and decide what’s best for our team.’
j
SEC Storied
I have seen two of these shows on ESPN.
I enjoy the history, even if they aren't great to watch.
Herschel Walker- I wish I hadn't watched it some ways. Hearing him talk about Russian Roulette and the violent anger he felt ruined some of my thoughts. But his speed and power jump off the screen and I just think WOW!
The Play That Changed College Football. - It was appropriate I watched it after LSU's Mathieu.
The story is based on another player who was always in the right place at the right time.
George Teauge int for a TD to beat Fla in SEC championship game. Of course he did it again against
Miami in NC game right after that.
Shows I want to see:
I want a show on Spurrier, before I want one on Bear Bryant.
I would also like one on Archie Manning.
Next, I want a story on the similarities of up and downs with Namath and Stabler at Alabama.
J.
I enjoy the history, even if they aren't great to watch.
Herschel Walker- I wish I hadn't watched it some ways. Hearing him talk about Russian Roulette and the violent anger he felt ruined some of my thoughts. But his speed and power jump off the screen and I just think WOW!
The Play That Changed College Football. - It was appropriate I watched it after LSU's Mathieu.
The story is based on another player who was always in the right place at the right time.
George Teauge int for a TD to beat Fla in SEC championship game. Of course he did it again against
Miami in NC game right after that.
Shows I want to see:
I want a show on Spurrier, before I want one on Bear Bryant.
I would also like one on Archie Manning.
Next, I want a story on the similarities of up and downs with Namath and Stabler at Alabama.
J.
The Old Ball Coach
After beating up on Clemson for 3rd straight year.
A quote from a Gamecock play-by-play went out that Spurrier had said this.
'We may not be LSU or Alabama, but we ain't Clemson, folks.'
Well Dabo, being Dabo says this during a live TV rant two days before VTech game.
This isn't a rivalry its a domination.
They are in their best era in 115 years, they have two 10 win seasons, they won a title in 1969 and an SEC "EAST" Title.
South Carolina isnt Clemson, this is a place that has a NC and 17 conference title.
Heck we've won more Bowl Games than they have ever been to, I think we have 100plus more wins.
They ain't Alabama. They ain't LSU. And they're certainly not Clemson.
The university in the state of South Carolina is Clemson.
Spurrier Comments- I haven't heard it, but I read it. (And it does sound like Spurrier.)
‘Well, what do you want me to do? I didn’t say it,’” Spurrier said. “Smart people don’t believe everything they read, and they don’t believe hearsay. … I guess Dabo believed it.”.
Spurrier is still my favorite quote machine in football history.
j.
A quote from a Gamecock play-by-play went out that Spurrier had said this.
'We may not be LSU or Alabama, but we ain't Clemson, folks.'
Well Dabo, being Dabo says this during a live TV rant two days before VTech game.
This isn't a rivalry its a domination.
They are in their best era in 115 years, they have two 10 win seasons, they won a title in 1969 and an SEC "EAST" Title.
South Carolina isnt Clemson, this is a place that has a NC and 17 conference title.
Heck we've won more Bowl Games than they have ever been to, I think we have 100plus more wins.
They ain't Alabama. They ain't LSU. And they're certainly not Clemson.
The university in the state of South Carolina is Clemson.
Spurrier Comments- I haven't heard it, but I read it. (And it does sound like Spurrier.)
‘Well, what do you want me to do? I didn’t say it,’” Spurrier said. “Smart people don’t believe everything they read, and they don’t believe hearsay. … I guess Dabo believed it.”.
Spurrier is still my favorite quote machine in football history.
j.
Donald comments on Tiger and Rory
I watched Tiger play well down the stretch for his win against other 17 players.
.(Yes I said 17 players, can you say exhibition.) He hit great shots and made the putts when it mattered, while Zach Johnson who hadn't played in 6 weeks missed two putts that were very make able.
As I have said since the beginning, when he can read the putts his short game is so good he will win for years.
Here is the Quote from World Number 1 Luke Donald:
"I know Tiger is very, very close and obviously I think Tiger's work ethic has always been tremendous, and his mindset, as well. I think his mindset is what has separated himself from the field when he was really at the top of the game. But in terms of talent, I think Rory has more talent," Donald said Wednesday at the Dubai World Challenge.
The Englishman believes Rory is a natural.
"I've always said, 'I think of the guys I've played out here on tour, Rory has the most talent that I've ever played with.' He's young and he's got a great future ahead of him and I see him winning lots of tournaments and lots of majors,"
Of course Donald was attacked off the course by the butt kissing media and there memory of Tiger's original talent.
So, Mr. Donald had to comment again and temper his comments by saying that Tiger is the best at getting the ball in the hole.
What a fickle world of golf followers, attack a guy with an opinion, correction any negative opinion about Woods.
Right or wrong they need to let someone besides Woods' posse have an opinion. Stories and appreciation of people is what makes sports special.
By the way, Tigger is getting muscled up again. .....Hmmmmm, wonder how that is happening.
J.
.(Yes I said 17 players, can you say exhibition.) He hit great shots and made the putts when it mattered, while Zach Johnson who hadn't played in 6 weeks missed two putts that were very make able.
As I have said since the beginning, when he can read the putts his short game is so good he will win for years.
Here is the Quote from World Number 1 Luke Donald:
"I know Tiger is very, very close and obviously I think Tiger's work ethic has always been tremendous, and his mindset, as well. I think his mindset is what has separated himself from the field when he was really at the top of the game. But in terms of talent, I think Rory has more talent," Donald said Wednesday at the Dubai World Challenge.
The Englishman believes Rory is a natural.
"I've always said, 'I think of the guys I've played out here on tour, Rory has the most talent that I've ever played with.' He's young and he's got a great future ahead of him and I see him winning lots of tournaments and lots of majors,"
Of course Donald was attacked off the course by the butt kissing media and there memory of Tiger's original talent.
So, Mr. Donald had to comment again and temper his comments by saying that Tiger is the best at getting the ball in the hole.
What a fickle world of golf followers, attack a guy with an opinion, correction any negative opinion about Woods.
Right or wrong they need to let someone besides Woods' posse have an opinion. Stories and appreciation of people is what makes sports special.
By the way, Tigger is getting muscled up again. .....Hmmmmm, wonder how that is happening.
J.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Athletes your father loved.
I came across this list on on sportsnation.
Obviously this list was written by a nothern gentelman, but created interesting thoughts.
This is nowhere close to my father's list, so I will add a few.
His List.
10. Jack N. 9. Andretti 8. Hull 7. Rose 6. Johny U 5. Aaron 4.B Russell 3.Orr 2. Namath 1. Ali
My Fathers List:
No order- Hero worship isn't his style but I still hear the stories in my head.
Sandy Koufax Dizzy Dean, Micky Mantle, Stan Musial, Bill Russell, Bob Lilly, Ted Williams, John Havilcek, Arnold Palmer. and Jim Taylor.
My List will be interesting to think about, since it appears I like coaches more than players.
Roger Staubach, Larry Bird, Jack Nicklaus, Barry Sanders, Sidney Moncrief, Bill Walton, Fred Couples, Earl Campbell, Reggie White and Michael Jordan.
J.
Obviously this list was written by a nothern gentelman, but created interesting thoughts.
This is nowhere close to my father's list, so I will add a few.
His List.
10. Jack N. 9. Andretti 8. Hull 7. Rose 6. Johny U 5. Aaron 4.B Russell 3.Orr 2. Namath 1. Ali
My Fathers List:
No order- Hero worship isn't his style but I still hear the stories in my head.
Sandy Koufax Dizzy Dean, Micky Mantle, Stan Musial, Bill Russell, Bob Lilly, Ted Williams, John Havilcek, Arnold Palmer. and Jim Taylor.
My List will be interesting to think about, since it appears I like coaches more than players.
Roger Staubach, Larry Bird, Jack Nicklaus, Barry Sanders, Sidney Moncrief, Bill Walton, Fred Couples, Earl Campbell, Reggie White and Michael Jordan.
J.
My Favorite Quote of the Week
Danielson on Mathieu Punt Return: (2nd one)
"He is like smoke through a key hole"
j
"He is like smoke through a key hole"
j
Fuel for your BCS complaint.
One of the major players in the OKIE ST being left out is the Harris Poll.
Human Polls.
3 voters had OK ST at 6th in their poll. Ridiculous.
No SEC bias on this vote to worry about, it was a Iowa admin, Notre Dame player and ex Hawaii coach that voted them down to low.
Maybe the worse vote was former Texas player voting Arkansas 19th and South Carolina 8th.
Less than a month ago the Hogs beat USC 44-28.
Crazy stuff.
J
Human Polls.
3 voters had OK ST at 6th in their poll. Ridiculous.
No SEC bias on this vote to worry about, it was a Iowa admin, Notre Dame player and ex Hawaii coach that voted them down to low.
Maybe the worse vote was former Texas player voting Arkansas 19th and South Carolina 8th.
Less than a month ago the Hogs beat USC 44-28.
Crazy stuff.
J
Kentucky-North Carolina in Lexington.
This was a great game to watch.
UNC pulled away early and I thought that the KY bad shooting from 3 would get them.
I was wrong, they play tough defense for the Coach Cal and put so much pressure on teams it is hard not to turnover the ball.
If you haven't seen KY Freshman Davis play shot blocker, you have missed a treat.
This kid is all arms and is much quicker than I expected.
He went across the lane to 10 feet out in a second to block 6 11 guy jump shot. ( Crazy athletic move)
Freshman Kidd-Gilchrest led the Wildcats with 17 and 11 against this massive UNC team.
North Carolina played good and still lost. I watched them lose to UNLV earlier
and this wasn't the same kind of effort.
North Carolina shot 61% from 3pt land while Kentucky shot 23.5.
j.
UNC pulled away early and I thought that the KY bad shooting from 3 would get them.
I was wrong, they play tough defense for the Coach Cal and put so much pressure on teams it is hard not to turnover the ball.
If you haven't seen KY Freshman Davis play shot blocker, you have missed a treat.
This kid is all arms and is much quicker than I expected.
He went across the lane to 10 feet out in a second to block 6 11 guy jump shot. ( Crazy athletic move)
Freshman Kidd-Gilchrest led the Wildcats with 17 and 11 against this massive UNC team.
North Carolina played good and still lost. I watched them lose to UNLV earlier
and this wasn't the same kind of effort.
North Carolina shot 61% from 3pt land while Kentucky shot 23.5.
j.
SEC - Big East Challenge
The Big East took 8 of the 12 games, but I was impressed with an improvement in the SEC teams.
They are still weak overall in my opinion, but much stronger than the last two years.
5 of the SEC losses were by 6 points or less.
Shockingly, since this started in 2007, the Big East only leads the series. 16-12.
Rutgers must really be bad to lose to this LSU team.
J
They are still weak overall in my opinion, but much stronger than the last two years.
5 of the SEC losses were by 6 points or less.
Shockingly, since this started in 2007, the Big East only leads the series. 16-12.
Rutgers must really be bad to lose to this LSU team.
J
All SEC Teams
Richardson -Offensive Player of the Year.
Mathieu- Defensive Player of the Year.
LSU and Alabama both had 5 players on 1st team.
Shock of the day!
Alabama has only 2 players on first team on Defense and more on Offense. (3) ????
LSU had 4 on defense, Claiborne, Montgomery..and punter Punter Wing. .1 on Offense- Blackwell.
Does Alabama with only 2 on Defense show how many NFL type athletes are really in the SEC?
J
Mathieu- Defensive Player of the Year.
LSU and Alabama both had 5 players on 1st team.
Shock of the day!
Alabama has only 2 players on first team on Defense and more on Offense. (3) ????
LSU had 4 on defense, Claiborne, Montgomery..and punter Punter Wing. .1 on Offense- Blackwell.
Does Alabama with only 2 on Defense show how many NFL type athletes are really in the SEC?
J
Heisman
Shocking trip to New York for the Honey Badger.
Luck, Griffin III, Richardson, Ball and Mathieu.
My picks without breaking down the percentages of the teams numbers.
1. Griffin III
2. Richardson
3. Luck
J.
Luck, Griffin III, Richardson, Ball and Mathieu.
My picks without breaking down the percentages of the teams numbers.
1. Griffin III
2. Richardson
3. Luck
J.
Cowboys Disaster
This Arizona game made me sick.
Where do I start?
Dallas Offense scores 13 points and needed a 50yd FG to do it.
Romo played well and ran for his life through out most of the game. 5 Sacks and numerous more hits.
The Defense was on the field way too much and still only gave up 13 in regulation, so lets give them a pass with that battered secondary.
Full Blame for this one falls on Two Coaches.
1. Red Jesus- Bad offensive adjustments for most of the game.
Then the fiasco with the time-out at the end.
I saw where some are mentioning a newbie as a coach will make mistakes.
The comment I had to give a double take to was that Jason Boy needs an Offensive Coordinator.
Interesting thought, maybe he does, he still cannot get his offense in the end zone and then
he made a mistake on clock management.
2. Special Teams coach - Why does he want a TO and then convince Garrett to do it?
It is simple, he is used to mistakes. He was running around looking at everyone with with 7 seconds on the play clock and the team already in position.
I was repulsed.
Where do I start?
Dallas Offense scores 13 points and needed a 50yd FG to do it.
Romo played well and ran for his life through out most of the game. 5 Sacks and numerous more hits.
The Defense was on the field way too much and still only gave up 13 in regulation, so lets give them a pass with that battered secondary.
Full Blame for this one falls on Two Coaches.
1. Red Jesus- Bad offensive adjustments for most of the game.
Then the fiasco with the time-out at the end.
I saw where some are mentioning a newbie as a coach will make mistakes.
The comment I had to give a double take to was that Jason Boy needs an Offensive Coordinator.
Interesting thought, maybe he does, he still cannot get his offense in the end zone and then
he made a mistake on clock management.
2. Special Teams coach - Why does he want a TO and then convince Garrett to do it?
It is simple, he is used to mistakes. He was running around looking at everyone with with 7 seconds on the play clock and the team already in position.
I was repulsed.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
BCS BS
I guess even though it was coming for weeks, I thought when it came down to it they wouldn't do it. But they actually left out a big-conference champ with 1 loss in favor of a 1-loss conference loser who sat home on championship weekend. Sometimes you search for better words, but in this case I don't find a better word than "wrong". This is wrong. This is voting by bias and reputation. Instead of an interesting new school-old school, offense-defense, Big12-SEC matchup, the country gets treated to a divisional rematch. Saban and the whiners in AL don't deserve it. How can such a great sport be run by such idiots?
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Mike Leach
Shocked is my initial feeling with Mike Leach going to Washington State.
I will miss his radio show and insight on breakdowns fo the games. His Co-Host is too hard to listen to.
Leach was the person that said LSU had the best talent in the nation back in July.
The quote was something like this.
If LSU gets an average offense no one can beat them. Hell if they would have had an average offense they would have won the national championship last year.
His opinion was that Alabama had the 2nd best talent.
I hope he wins and takes care of this Oregon love affair out west.
J.
I will miss his radio show and insight on breakdowns fo the games. His Co-Host is too hard to listen to.
Leach was the person that said LSU had the best talent in the nation back in July.
The quote was something like this.
If LSU gets an average offense no one can beat them. Hell if they would have had an average offense they would have won the national championship last year.
His opinion was that Alabama had the 2nd best talent.
I hope he wins and takes care of this Oregon love affair out west.
J.
The Texas Media Delusions.
Matt Mosely is one of my favorite writers, especially on the Cowboys side of things.
His Cowboy blog with the DMNews was the best I have ever read.
But, his information on college is a little weak, maybe it due to being a Baylor grad and hearing excuses for so long from the Big 12.
This is what he wrote on Sherman:
"He would've likely been the most honorable man to lead an SEC team in years, but that will get you only so far with fans hell-bent on forming a new identity outside the shadows of DeLoss Dodds' kingdom."
Really? Why do these people believe this crap?
Similar to the misconception about the academics in the Big 12, any moral definitions coming out of the Big 12 is a joke.
The academics are lower than the SEC and since when did the schools or coaches in Texas become known as pillars of self discipline. The entire SWC is gone because of these schools hidden win at all cost mentality.
Sherman maybe a great man, but why disparage so many people with the same reputation from the SEC.
J.
His Cowboy blog with the DMNews was the best I have ever read.
But, his information on college is a little weak, maybe it due to being a Baylor grad and hearing excuses for so long from the Big 12.
This is what he wrote on Sherman:
"He would've likely been the most honorable man to lead an SEC team in years, but that will get you only so far with fans hell-bent on forming a new identity outside the shadows of DeLoss Dodds' kingdom."
Really? Why do these people believe this crap?
Similar to the misconception about the academics in the Big 12, any moral definitions coming out of the Big 12 is a joke.
The academics are lower than the SEC and since when did the schools or coaches in Texas become known as pillars of self discipline. The entire SWC is gone because of these schools hidden win at all cost mentality.
Sherman maybe a great man, but why disparage so many people with the same reputation from the SEC.
J.
Tebow Weekly
What do you say. 6-1 with another comeback win.
QB rating 149.3
The Broncos had 4 scoring drives in the last 18 minutes while trailing. 3 in 4th quarter.
j.
QB rating 149.3
The Broncos had 4 scoring drives in the last 18 minutes while trailing. 3 in 4th quarter.
j.
Cowboys-Cards
I was listening to the pre game show with Brad and Babe.
Babe is on board with the Special Teams disgusting play.
His quote: "They are next to Awful"
Then he talked about Peterson being a problem today.
His next subject was that the inability of the WR's to run the routes and causing turnovers.
He stated it would cost the Cowboys a game soon.
j
Babe is on board with the Special Teams disgusting play.
His quote: "They are next to Awful"
Then he talked about Peterson being a problem today.
His next subject was that the inability of the WR's to run the routes and causing turnovers.
He stated it would cost the Cowboys a game soon.
j
La State Finals.
The Monroe Powers are in the finals again, amazing productivity from a place with a little over 50000 people.
West Monroe- Carencro-5A
(Actually, I think Ouachita should have beaten Carencro (lost 28-24) in 2nd round.
This is not a good Rebel team, so Carencro could win this thing.
Neville plays Karr 4A
Neville beat Breaux Bridge which has supposedly 7 or so future LSU signees. 3 have commited.
The Karr radio people were talking like Neville has not seen those kind of athletes they will see at Karr...ha.
Earlier, I had told you the Neville QB was best player I had seen this year, well down 7-0 in 2nd the coach put him in at DB. He picked off two passes in the 16-7 win.
Ouachita Christian.-West St John 1A.
Winnfield (13-0) play Curtis in 2A. Curtis put a beat down on Evangel. 44-6 and I expect the same in the finals.
West Monroe- Carencro-5A
(Actually, I think Ouachita should have beaten Carencro (lost 28-24) in 2nd round.
This is not a good Rebel team, so Carencro could win this thing.
Neville plays Karr 4A
Neville beat Breaux Bridge which has supposedly 7 or so future LSU signees. 3 have commited.
The Karr radio people were talking like Neville has not seen those kind of athletes they will see at Karr...ha.
Earlier, I had told you the Neville QB was best player I had seen this year, well down 7-0 in 2nd the coach put him in at DB. He picked off two passes in the 16-7 win.
Ouachita Christian.-West St John 1A.
Winnfield (13-0) play Curtis in 2A. Curtis put a beat down on Evangel. 44-6 and I expect the same in the finals.
Okie State
The Title Game Debate:
The Cowboys did everything possible to get into the game against LSU.
They played great against this depleted Sooner team and made Stoops and Landry look terrible.
Then VTech goes down with a thud and will allow the split voters to switch to Okie State.
But!
It appears the majority of the nation still believe that Bama is number 2, When I saw the coaches poll did not change the 1-2 pairings, any hope for a less athletic match-up for LSU dissolved. (AP still has Bama 2)
I actually laughed when I heard Gundy suggest he could score 39 or 36 points against LSU.
He is doing his job, but a little reality is needed. How about saying 21 or 24, even if I doubt that also.
What if?
LSU - OKIE STATE---- LSU 45-16.
LSU- Bama --- LSU 20-19.
Bama-Okie State- Bama 45-13.
The two best teams will play, and America media will complain about the match-up and forget that this LSU has a chance to be considered top 10 of all time.
j.
The Cowboys did everything possible to get into the game against LSU.
They played great against this depleted Sooner team and made Stoops and Landry look terrible.
Then VTech goes down with a thud and will allow the split voters to switch to Okie State.
But!
It appears the majority of the nation still believe that Bama is number 2, When I saw the coaches poll did not change the 1-2 pairings, any hope for a less athletic match-up for LSU dissolved. (AP still has Bama 2)
I actually laughed when I heard Gundy suggest he could score 39 or 36 points against LSU.
He is doing his job, but a little reality is needed. How about saying 21 or 24, even if I doubt that also.
What if?
LSU - OKIE STATE---- LSU 45-16.
LSU- Bama --- LSU 20-19.
Bama-Okie State- Bama 45-13.
The two best teams will play, and America media will complain about the match-up and forget that this LSU has a chance to be considered top 10 of all time.
j.
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Aggies are showing a sign of life.
Maybe my opinion of the Aggies is continuing to change regarding the athletic department.
First, They leave the Texas ties and join the SEC.
Secondly, they correct the initial hiring of Sherman with his firing today.
Word in local media is Houston's Sumlin as his replacement.
I do not like this hire for the Aggies, Sumlin followed great offensive minds at Houston and kept the system and became famous.
If I was at the A&M helm, I would aim much higher and someone more prepared for the SEC wars.
Dan Mullen, Butch Davis, WV Coach or even upset the world and go hire Mike Leach away from Washington State.
I would hire Smart over Sumlin.
Hire someone who understands big time football recruiting and talent.
The Ags have a chance to turn all of the Texas money into something special, lets see if they can do it.
J.
First, They leave the Texas ties and join the SEC.
Secondly, they correct the initial hiring of Sherman with his firing today.
Word in local media is Houston's Sumlin as his replacement.
I do not like this hire for the Aggies, Sumlin followed great offensive minds at Houston and kept the system and became famous.
If I was at the A&M helm, I would aim much higher and someone more prepared for the SEC wars.
Dan Mullen, Butch Davis, WV Coach or even upset the world and go hire Mike Leach away from Washington State.
I would hire Smart over Sumlin.
Hire someone who understands big time football recruiting and talent.
The Ags have a chance to turn all of the Texas money into something special, lets see if they can do it.
J.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
I really wish Bama was playing Georgia
Nice Quote from Ga DB:
"Our offense is definitely better than Alabama's. We can run the ball as well as pass the ball," Commings said. "Aaron Murray's a great quarterback. He has experience. So we don't have to have a perfect game because our offense has our back and we have their back."
Alabama averaged more points and yards per game.
Rather cocky in Georgia.
J.
"Our offense is definitely better than Alabama's. We can run the ball as well as pass the ball," Commings said. "Aaron Murray's a great quarterback. He has experience. So we don't have to have a perfect game because our offense has our back and we have their back."
Alabama averaged more points and yards per game.
Rather cocky in Georgia.
J.
While I am on Penitiatary State U.
The Ex-VP of Student Affairs went on TV about how bad the discipline was at Penn St with Paterno and the athletes.
Student affairs was told by Paterno, in LOUD VOICE, that the school shouldn't be deciding discipline for his players.
He bullied everyone to cover up things for his players to maintain eligibility.
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At one point, she asked Jo Pathetic to have his players tell the truth.
Jo Pa told her he couldn't ask them to rat on each other or they wouldn't play for him.
Now we understand, why Paterno covered up the child abuse.
(Yes, in 1998 the police knew and Paterno is denying it, even though Sandusky was let go and never given another head coaching job.... ( Sure Joe, we believe you))
He thought and still thinks his program was above the school and he was the law.
(Do you remember my post on all of the arrest records at this supposedly righteous school last year? )
Paterno " is what he is" and the media should be ashamed for not finding these issues .
40 accounts from 1992 and climbing. One already reported being abused over 100 times and Paterno knew! 10 year old kids.
How many lies does this man hide behind?
An article was written in April, that Penn State and Paterno traded with Sandusky - "Retirement for a Cover Up"
http://www.timesonline.com/columnists/sports/mark_madden/madden-sandusky-a-state-secret/article_863d3c82-5e6f-11e0-9ae5-001a4bcf6878.html
j.
Student affairs was told by Paterno, in LOUD VOICE, that the school shouldn't be deciding discipline for his players.
He bullied everyone to cover up things for his players to maintain eligibility.
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At one point, she asked Jo Pathetic to have his players tell the truth.
Jo Pa told her he couldn't ask them to rat on each other or they wouldn't play for him.
Now we understand, why Paterno covered up the child abuse.
(Yes, in 1998 the police knew and Paterno is denying it, even though Sandusky was let go and never given another head coaching job.... ( Sure Joe, we believe you))
He thought and still thinks his program was above the school and he was the law.
(Do you remember my post on all of the arrest records at this supposedly righteous school last year? )
Paterno " is what he is" and the media should be ashamed for not finding these issues .
40 accounts from 1992 and climbing. One already reported being abused over 100 times and Paterno knew! 10 year old kids.
How many lies does this man hide behind?
An article was written in April, that Penn State and Paterno traded with Sandusky - "Retirement for a Cover Up"
http://www.timesonline.com/columnists/sports/mark_madden/madden-sandusky-a-state-secret/article_863d3c82-5e6f-11e0-9ae5-001a4bcf6878.html
j.
Syracuse and Boeheim.
Unlike Jo Pa for the last 40 years, I never had a feeling that Boeheim was a mean-spirited ego maniac.
Yes, Boeheim has been a jerk in media sessions, but his laugh and the way he worded things never seemed contrived to me. Besides I never heard of Boeheim fighting in recruits houses or threatening to beat up a woman after a traffic incident.
Even at this very moment, I really don't think Boeheim knew what was going on with this sick bastard.
But................
His comments after the reports and the way he attacked the accusers was just child like ignorance.
It is almost unforgivable that he publicly attacked the people without knowing or investigating the stories.
A slap of reality is flowing through his recent comments, now that a recording was made public confirming part of the stories.
Protecting "your own" in sports has to stop!
30 years he was with this man and he never knew anything? Especially considering the close knit coaching fraternity is hard for me to believe, unless Coach Boeheim just hides from problems.
I know that his initial comments suggest that his personality is that he would protect first and investigate second.
If it comes out that other coaches joked about Fain being a sexual deviant, Boehiem better get fired within the hour.
Even if he didn't know, I would have a hard time not firing him for his initial comments.
This is not as bad as the Penn State story since we know they ignored the child abuse on a grand scheme, but it is repulsive on a biblical scale.
They will ruin sports for me eventually.
How can they hurt kids?
j
Yes, Boeheim has been a jerk in media sessions, but his laugh and the way he worded things never seemed contrived to me. Besides I never heard of Boeheim fighting in recruits houses or threatening to beat up a woman after a traffic incident.
Even at this very moment, I really don't think Boeheim knew what was going on with this sick bastard.
But................
His comments after the reports and the way he attacked the accusers was just child like ignorance.
It is almost unforgivable that he publicly attacked the people without knowing or investigating the stories.
A slap of reality is flowing through his recent comments, now that a recording was made public confirming part of the stories.
Protecting "your own" in sports has to stop!
30 years he was with this man and he never knew anything? Especially considering the close knit coaching fraternity is hard for me to believe, unless Coach Boeheim just hides from problems.
I know that his initial comments suggest that his personality is that he would protect first and investigate second.
If it comes out that other coaches joked about Fain being a sexual deviant, Boehiem better get fired within the hour.
Even if he didn't know, I would have a hard time not firing him for his initial comments.
This is not as bad as the Penn State story since we know they ignored the child abuse on a grand scheme, but it is repulsive on a biblical scale.
They will ruin sports for me eventually.
How can they hurt kids?
j
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Jerry Being the GM again.
I see that Jerry is espousing that Austin may play on Sunday.
Well:
1. Its Wednesday and still cannot practice.
2. His history is that they rushed him the last two times and lost him for multiple games.
3. After Ari, the Cowboys get the rough guys with the Giants twice and the Eagles and a possible playoff in the future.
REST HIM another week! Geez. I also blame Garrett for not coaching his team into logic on injuries for certain players.
When will the NFL learn that these speedsters need more time that the old rough necks from the 60-70's when
dealing with hamstrings?
Can someone explain this for me, why does Jerry the GM still have Beuhler on this roster?
All of the secondary is tweaked with injuries. The OLINE is battered and they signed a FB off the street.
Maybe Jerry's boy Buehler can play safety or at least tackle someone on the piss poor kick return teams.
He does have more tackles (2) than FG's this year.
Did I mention that he missed more XP's last year than Bailey has missed FG's.
J
Well:
1. Its Wednesday and still cannot practice.
2. His history is that they rushed him the last two times and lost him for multiple games.
3. After Ari, the Cowboys get the rough guys with the Giants twice and the Eagles and a possible playoff in the future.
REST HIM another week! Geez. I also blame Garrett for not coaching his team into logic on injuries for certain players.
When will the NFL learn that these speedsters need more time that the old rough necks from the 60-70's when
dealing with hamstrings?
Can someone explain this for me, why does Jerry the GM still have Beuhler on this roster?
All of the secondary is tweaked with injuries. The OLINE is battered and they signed a FB off the street.
Maybe Jerry's boy Buehler can play safety or at least tackle someone on the piss poor kick return teams.
He does have more tackles (2) than FG's this year.
Did I mention that he missed more XP's last year than Bailey has missed FG's.
J
Mullen and Meyer to the Big 10.
My friends in Starkvegas are sweating the Mullen decision on Penitentiary State U.
Mullen is from Pennsylvania and would be crazy not to jump at the opportunity.
This is a top 10 job, even with the NCAA infractions for hiding things that will come down.
PSU will spend big money and will love Mullen's arrogant approach to coaching.
MState just doesn't give the Football enough money to compete yearly against the big boys in the SEC.
Mullen beating Meyer in the Swamp last year, maybe the future for Urban if he doesn't return to his
"all football all the time" lifestyle.
Meyer and Mullen taking over two sanctimonious programs that are being revealed to be exactly what everyone else in Big Time Sports are hypocrites.
Mullen and Meyer will make the other coaches in the Big 10 address power and speed combo on defense in a hurry. This maybe the first sign that the SEC reign of terror will finally slow down.
j.
Mullen is from Pennsylvania and would be crazy not to jump at the opportunity.
This is a top 10 job, even with the NCAA infractions for hiding things that will come down.
PSU will spend big money and will love Mullen's arrogant approach to coaching.
MState just doesn't give the Football enough money to compete yearly against the big boys in the SEC.
Mullen beating Meyer in the Swamp last year, maybe the future for Urban if he doesn't return to his
"all football all the time" lifestyle.
Meyer and Mullen taking over two sanctimonious programs that are being revealed to be exactly what everyone else in Big Time Sports are hypocrites.
Mullen and Meyer will make the other coaches in the Big 10 address power and speed combo on defense in a hurry. This maybe the first sign that the SEC reign of terror will finally slow down.
j.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Previous Entry Couldn't Be Ignored.
S, I had to read your post and laugh. I knew it was coming and wondered how I would respond.
I want LSU to play Okie State and blow them out, which I believe would happen and lock LSU in a discussion for one of the great teams of all time. I think playing Bama hurts the Tigers in history with some in the national media.
I think the BCS is set up to pit the best two teams against each other. No matter where they play!
This is a once 40 years situation as I am concerned. "Catching a Tiger by the Tail" kind of thing.
Not since 1972, Nebraska-Oklahoma debate, have we had a situation in which the best two teams are in the same conference with so little debate. Even the vast majority of die hard Pac 10, Big 12 and Pac 12 people agree these are the best two teams.
Add the fact that the other conferences have done absolutely "ZERO" to show that they have a team that should be considered special or close to the same level as LSU and Bama. This simple statement solidifies my opinion that we should see a rematch. If Stanford beats Oregon and wins Pac 12, I might have wavered. If Okie State only loses to Okla, I would not have supported the Tide so much, but it didn't work out that way. V Tech has the best argument after this next weekend in all likelihood.
This conference champion stuff is ridiculous to me. LSU removes all their players with a tweak or slight strain an loses to GA and doesn't win the conference, I think they still deserve to play for the title over GA, V TECH, OKLA, OREGON or any other conference champion with 2 Loses or 1 loss to weak competition. LSU had the hardest schedule and beat everyone. Alabama only lost to LSU because Saban coached scared in my opinion.
Bama fans and some LSU fans think LSU playing Alabama is just asking for a loss.
I don't think so, but what do I know? Only this, LSU played very conservative at Bama and still won, while Bama went for everything and still failed.
LSU and Miles make adjustments easier than Saban.
I expect LSU to win the rematch against the best other team in the country.
In the End:
LSU will not be short changed in what they have accomplished.
Bama is the one sitting at home worried about what OKIE State and the media does Saturday night.
Maybe even VTech blows out Clemson and Okla wins, The Eastern, Midwest and West Media vote VTech 2 and Clemson a top 12 team. Bama stays home.
LSU will be rewarded and given a shot over Bama win or lose on Saturday.
The system is working!
Here are the lyrics to an old country song Bama fans should remember.
j
I want LSU to play Okie State and blow them out, which I believe would happen and lock LSU in a discussion for one of the great teams of all time. I think playing Bama hurts the Tigers in history with some in the national media.
I think the BCS is set up to pit the best two teams against each other. No matter where they play!
This is a once 40 years situation as I am concerned. "Catching a Tiger by the Tail" kind of thing.
Not since 1972, Nebraska-Oklahoma debate, have we had a situation in which the best two teams are in the same conference with so little debate. Even the vast majority of die hard Pac 10, Big 12 and Pac 12 people agree these are the best two teams.
Add the fact that the other conferences have done absolutely "ZERO" to show that they have a team that should be considered special or close to the same level as LSU and Bama. This simple statement solidifies my opinion that we should see a rematch. If Stanford beats Oregon and wins Pac 12, I might have wavered. If Okie State only loses to Okla, I would not have supported the Tide so much, but it didn't work out that way. V Tech has the best argument after this next weekend in all likelihood.
This conference champion stuff is ridiculous to me. LSU removes all their players with a tweak or slight strain an loses to GA and doesn't win the conference, I think they still deserve to play for the title over GA, V TECH, OKLA, OREGON or any other conference champion with 2 Loses or 1 loss to weak competition. LSU had the hardest schedule and beat everyone. Alabama only lost to LSU because Saban coached scared in my opinion.
Bama fans and some LSU fans think LSU playing Alabama is just asking for a loss.
I don't think so, but what do I know? Only this, LSU played very conservative at Bama and still won, while Bama went for everything and still failed.
LSU and Miles make adjustments easier than Saban.
I expect LSU to win the rematch against the best other team in the country.
In the End:
LSU will not be short changed in what they have accomplished.
Bama is the one sitting at home worried about what OKIE State and the media does Saturday night.
Maybe even VTech blows out Clemson and Okla wins, The Eastern, Midwest and West Media vote VTech 2 and Clemson a top 12 team. Bama stays home.
LSU will be rewarded and given a shot over Bama win or lose on Saturday.
The system is working!
Here are the lyrics to an old country song Bama fans should remember.
"I've got a tiger by the tail it's plain to see
I won't be much when you get through with me"
j
Hosed by the BCS
Let’s talk BCS. J, along with Tim Cowlishaw, has pointed out the benefits of our current system, stressing how the old system so often failed miserably. That is true; however what they are forcing on us now is worse in many ways. Because now we are rewarding losers and failing to protect the winners. Let me explain.
Proponents of the current system point out that a playoff system would undermine the best thing about college football, the fact that every game matters so much. Otherwise we would just have the NFL or the NCAA basketball tournament. But what is happening this year is the reverse. By allowing Alabama into the championship game, we’re saying that it doesn’t matter that you lost at home or that you did not win your division or your conference. We like you anyway so you get to play for the championship. Meanwhile, the system fails to protect the winners who have to face the immense pressure every week of trying to win their conference, including a high-stakes conference championship game, and come out on top. LSU has been in elimination mode while Alabama has been playing with house money; no pressure, just sit back and let the other teams knock themselves out trying to win their conference, knowing they’ll sneak in the back door anyway.
My point is that the whole system is undermined by rewarding losers. If you want to stay true to the idea that every game matters in college football, then you should only allow the conference winners into the championship game. Those are the teams that have fought through the circumstances, whatever they were, and came out on top at the end. It is patently unfair to make an LSU face a conference opponent a 2nd time with the caveat being that the first win no longer matters. Lose this one and you’re out of the picture. For the team that lost the first one, they get a mulligan and get the automatic championship if they only split the 2 games. How does that make sense? Winning your conference has to matter and it has to be rewarded, not punished.
LSU is getting the short end of the stick when by virtue of their performance to date; they should be getting all of the advantages. It needs to get fixed and yes it’s personal to me. Under the old system we would play in the Sugar Bowl against another conference champion and that would be that. Alabama would play in the Citrus Bowl and finish in the top 5, but they would not get a 2nd chance, nor do they deserve one. We might win anyway, but I can’t overlook that the BCS is failing us. Not to mention that the rest of the country gets treated to an inter-division rematch for their “national” championship game. Just wrong.
S
Proponents of the current system point out that a playoff system would undermine the best thing about college football, the fact that every game matters so much. Otherwise we would just have the NFL or the NCAA basketball tournament. But what is happening this year is the reverse. By allowing Alabama into the championship game, we’re saying that it doesn’t matter that you lost at home or that you did not win your division or your conference. We like you anyway so you get to play for the championship. Meanwhile, the system fails to protect the winners who have to face the immense pressure every week of trying to win their conference, including a high-stakes conference championship game, and come out on top. LSU has been in elimination mode while Alabama has been playing with house money; no pressure, just sit back and let the other teams knock themselves out trying to win their conference, knowing they’ll sneak in the back door anyway.
My point is that the whole system is undermined by rewarding losers. If you want to stay true to the idea that every game matters in college football, then you should only allow the conference winners into the championship game. Those are the teams that have fought through the circumstances, whatever they were, and came out on top at the end. It is patently unfair to make an LSU face a conference opponent a 2nd time with the caveat being that the first win no longer matters. Lose this one and you’re out of the picture. For the team that lost the first one, they get a mulligan and get the automatic championship if they only split the 2 games. How does that make sense? Winning your conference has to matter and it has to be rewarded, not punished.
LSU is getting the short end of the stick when by virtue of their performance to date; they should be getting all of the advantages. It needs to get fixed and yes it’s personal to me. Under the old system we would play in the Sugar Bowl against another conference champion and that would be that. Alabama would play in the Citrus Bowl and finish in the top 5, but they would not get a 2nd chance, nor do they deserve one. We might win anyway, but I can’t overlook that the BCS is failing us. Not to mention that the rest of the country gets treated to an inter-division rematch for their “national” championship game. Just wrong.
S
Who needs a Fullback?
I found this on ESPN Cowboy Blog.
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Just take a quick look at the rushing numbers with and without Fiammetta. The Cowboys average 145.8 rushing yards per game and 5.6 per carry when Fiammetta plays, 85.6 yards and 3.2 per carry when he doesn’t.
The splits are just as stunning during the games since DeMarco Murray has become the lead horse in the Cowboys’ backfield. Murray rushed for 601 yards (8.0 per carry) in four games running behind Fiammetta. Murray gained 160 yards (3.4 per carry) with Fiammetta out the last two games.
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j.
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Just take a quick look at the rushing numbers with and without Fiammetta. The Cowboys average 145.8 rushing yards per game and 5.6 per carry when Fiammetta plays, 85.6 yards and 3.2 per carry when he doesn’t.
The splits are just as stunning during the games since DeMarco Murray has become the lead horse in the Cowboys’ backfield. Murray rushed for 601 yards (8.0 per carry) in four games running behind Fiammetta. Murray gained 160 yards (3.4 per carry) with Fiammetta out the last two games.
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j.
Cowboys could clinch on Dec 11... For Donnie.
Donnie called me last week and brought this to my attention.
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If GMen lose to the Pack.
Eagles lose on the next two- at Sea. at Mia.
The Boys win at AZ.
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A Dallas win on Dec 11 would clinch the Division Title even if they lose the last 3 games.
It would go down to the 4th tie breaker. conference record, and the Cowboys are the Division winners.
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I would hate to bet against Andy Reid not winning the last 5 with the Eagles to get to 9-7.
So Cowboys win against Giants and Bucs will lock it up.
J.
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If GMen lose to the Pack.
Eagles lose on the next two- at Sea. at Mia.
The Boys win at AZ.
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A Dallas win on Dec 11 would clinch the Division Title even if they lose the last 3 games.
It would go down to the 4th tie breaker. conference record, and the Cowboys are the Division winners.
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I would hate to bet against Andy Reid not winning the last 5 with the Eagles to get to 9-7.
So Cowboys win against Giants and Bucs will lock it up.
J.
Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy.
Sometimes I just have to stare in amazement at some accomplishments by a coach and/or player.
The Packers:
Since McCarthy took over a 4-12 team, he is winning at 60% clip with one losing record.
He has won the Super Bowl, Lost in NFC Championship Game and lost a Wildcard game.
This year looks to be his best team to date and ready to roll.
I am impressed!
Rodgers is rolling along in McCarthy's offense with a lifetime 103.8 lifetime QB Rating.
(Young is 2nd in lifetime at 96.8 followed by Brady 96.0 and Romo95.8 )
This year its a humbling 127.7 with 33 TD 4 Int. (Manning 121.1 is highest in history.)
Rodgers Achilles heal is the Bears, they have had 4 of his last 7 interceptions during last 17 games.
Only twice has his QB rating been below 111.4 in the last 17 games, both times the Bears.
What an amazing offense and decision making quarterback.
I am more impressed each week!
J.
The Packers:
Since McCarthy took over a 4-12 team, he is winning at 60% clip with one losing record.
He has won the Super Bowl, Lost in NFC Championship Game and lost a Wildcard game.
This year looks to be his best team to date and ready to roll.
I am impressed!
Rodgers is rolling along in McCarthy's offense with a lifetime 103.8 lifetime QB Rating.
(Young is 2nd in lifetime at 96.8 followed by Brady 96.0 and Romo95.8 )
This year its a humbling 127.7 with 33 TD 4 Int. (Manning 121.1 is highest in history.)
Rodgers Achilles heal is the Bears, they have had 4 of his last 7 interceptions during last 17 games.
Only twice has his QB rating been below 111.4 in the last 17 games, both times the Bears.
What an amazing offense and decision making quarterback.
I am more impressed each week!
J.
NFL Week 12
How would you rate the Teams?
I will take a shot.
1. Pack-- 33TD 4 int, Rodgers is putting up numbers you see in college. Great Offensive Coordinator.
2. Saints - Can they stop a team that can run the ball and play a possession game. Only team that can beat Pack in Playoffs.
3. Ravens- Beat Pitt Twice- Buts would that offense allows too many close games...Upset coming.
4. Pitt- Defense is Older, but Roth is still a beast
5. Pats - Brady is great if you can't hit him, but if he is hit he starts to flinch.
6. Boys - Could fall to 18th in two weeks. But the young lineman are improving drastically. Austin should be back for divisional games.
7. Atl- Still do not like this team against a tough and diverse offense.
8. 49ers- They have to beat a big boy on the road to move up.
9. Hou- Sad on QB issues. Wade did great job and I wanted them to have home
10. Det- QB injury is a bad thing.
It would be different with Houston being top 5 without injuries.
Detroit is too beat up to go much higher and I dont thing the 49ers will be the Cowboys in any playoff game.
I think the Pack and Saints are just better than the rest of the league.
My Saints SB predicition is looking bad and they are 2nd best team in the league.
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I will take a shot.
1. Pack-- 33TD 4 int, Rodgers is putting up numbers you see in college. Great Offensive Coordinator.
2. Saints - Can they stop a team that can run the ball and play a possession game. Only team that can beat Pack in Playoffs.
3. Ravens- Beat Pitt Twice- Buts would that offense allows too many close games...Upset coming.
4. Pitt- Defense is Older, but Roth is still a beast
5. Pats - Brady is great if you can't hit him, but if he is hit he starts to flinch.
6. Boys - Could fall to 18th in two weeks. But the young lineman are improving drastically. Austin should be back for divisional games.
7. Atl- Still do not like this team against a tough and diverse offense.
8. 49ers- They have to beat a big boy on the road to move up.
9. Hou- Sad on QB issues. Wade did great job and I wanted them to have home
10. Det- QB injury is a bad thing.
It would be different with Houston being top 5 without injuries.
Detroit is too beat up to go much higher and I dont thing the 49ers will be the Cowboys in any playoff game.
I think the Pack and Saints are just better than the rest of the league.
My Saints SB predicition is looking bad and they are 2nd best team in the league.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tebow
What is a bigger shocker, Tebow is 5-1 as a starter or the Chargers losing 6 in a row?
Norv is gone!
I read they have lost 6 offensive line starters this year.
Tebow had 22 carries in this game, that has to be a modern day record.
J.
Norv is gone!
I read they have lost 6 offensive line starters this year.
Tebow had 22 carries in this game, that has to be a modern day record.
J.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Out of Conference Games.
I realize the SEC is 42-5 this year when people are talking about the SEC being down and they are right with FLA being bad, but a win today for Fla, GA and SC will make this a moot point.
This morning I listened to two separate Radio host say the Big 12 was better than the SEC this year and I laughed.
When searching for out of conference wins, I found 2 decent wins.
Baylor over TCU at Home and Okla over Fla St on the road.
The Pac 12 win is a USC win over Notre Dame.
By the end of next week, the SEC could have beaten teams with the best record or league champions in Pac 12(Ore), Big East(WVA), possibly ACC(Clem) and Big 10 (Penn ST)
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This morning I listened to two separate Radio host say the Big 12 was better than the SEC this year and I laughed.
When searching for out of conference wins, I found 2 decent wins.
Baylor over TCU at Home and Okla over Fla St on the road.
The Pac 12 win is a USC win over Notre Dame.
By the end of next week, the SEC could have beaten teams with the best record or league champions in Pac 12(Ore), Big East(WVA), possibly ACC(Clem) and Big 10 (Penn ST)
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Big 10 and Pac 12.
I actually forgot the Wolverine and Buckeyes were playing today.
Michigan is really not a very good team at 9-2, but Ohio State is a shell of itself. They need Urban badly.
Ohio State had played in 6 BCS games in a row before the cheating cover up was discovered.
How confusing the Big 10 is to me, there is no reason they should have dropped so far.
Penn State is leading division with Wisconsin favored to win the game today and be named division winners.
Michigan State and Penn St for the title game is weak for this proud conference.
No matter how bad the Big 10 appears, the Pac 12 title game is worse.
With USC on probation, they will get UCLA at 6-6 in title game vs Oregon. Pathetic!
I will give credit to the Pac 12, they do play an 10 conference games during the year.
J.
Michigan is really not a very good team at 9-2, but Ohio State is a shell of itself. They need Urban badly.
Ohio State had played in 6 BCS games in a row before the cheating cover up was discovered.
How confusing the Big 10 is to me, there is no reason they should have dropped so far.
Penn State is leading division with Wisconsin favored to win the game today and be named division winners.
Michigan State and Penn St for the title game is weak for this proud conference.
No matter how bad the Big 10 appears, the Pac 12 title game is worse.
With USC on probation, they will get UCLA at 6-6 in title game vs Oregon. Pathetic!
I will give credit to the Pac 12, they do play an 10 conference games during the year.
J.
Ass in Fayetteville
So Bobby Petrino would rather Miles take a knee with 5 minutes left? Embarrassing. I wonder what the coaches of these teams would think that experienced Petrino's sportsmanship this year?
New Mexico 52-3
Missouri St. 51-7
Tennessee 49-7
Miss St. 44-17
I'm all for pulling in the reigns but I don't believe that you quit playing like we did against Ole Miss. If you're in the red zone, run it in. If you're in field goal range, kick it. If you can't offer any resistance, take it like a man. I really dislike Bobby Petrino. Not a nice guy at all.
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New Mexico 52-3
Missouri St. 51-7
Tennessee 49-7
Miss St. 44-17
I'm all for pulling in the reigns but I don't believe that you quit playing like we did against Ole Miss. If you're in the red zone, run it in. If you're in field goal range, kick it. If you can't offer any resistance, take it like a man. I really dislike Bobby Petrino. Not a nice guy at all.
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East TX Steps Up
Last night East TX showed their muscle with Kilgore beating Frisco, John Tyler upsetting Highland Park, and Henderson routing Celina. I could throw in Corsicana beating Frisco Centennial if you consider Corsicana in the east. Hoping to see Longview keep winning today as well.
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Iron Bowl
Today I will be one of the biggest Auburn fans on earth. I doubt that I've ever pulled for Auburn in this game. I'll have to post again on this probably next week, but I do not think it is right for the sport to give a non-conference winner a shot at the national championship. The championship game should match the 2 most worthy conference champions. I vote for Houston.
War Eagle!
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War Eagle!
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Beatdown
LSU 41-17. Total yards were 493-247. Time of possession 37-22. Tigers rush for 285 and 6.2 per attempt. Ford averages 8.5 on 11 carries. Randle 134 yards. Thanks to the time of possession, Wilson only got off 22 throws and they rushed for 42 with a 1.5 avg. A 41-3 spurt by LSU after 1st quarter. How good are they? Despite JJ, another blowout against #3 in the nation. I'm kind of speechless.
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LSU Season.
Unless LSU just collapses the next two games this is the best season we have ever seen by a college team with top competition.
As much as we complain about Miles, Hats are Off to him.
What a year!
The changes LSU D Coordinator made during the game were unbelievable.
Speed and more speed. Mo Claiborne is a beast and Mathieu was everywhere.
The famous Arkansas slot back disappeared. Great job.
I loved 6 and 7 dbs.
Wingo is just as dominant as anyone I have seen. Can I call him a LB?
Randle is just getting better and better.
Ware being replaced by the Freshman was funny to me.
Ford is just the best!
J.
As much as we complain about Miles, Hats are Off to him.
What a year!
The changes LSU D Coordinator made during the game were unbelievable.
Speed and more speed. Mo Claiborne is a beast and Mathieu was everywhere.
The famous Arkansas slot back disappeared. Great job.
I loved 6 and 7 dbs.
Wingo is just as dominant as anyone I have seen. Can I call him a LB?
Randle is just getting better and better.
Ware being replaced by the Freshman was funny to me.
Ford is just the best!
J.
LSU - HOG = Updates for you working.
1st QTR.
-Jefferson looks slow deciding again.. shocker.
-LSU penalties again. out of sync
-Arkansas looked better.Arkansas punter looks great.
- LSU already slowing on the Blitz, so it could get rough if they think they can cover.
2nd QTR.
LSU 6dbs and 1lb..still give up TD. No blitz and they are just following receivers.
Ark is picking them apart... LSU looks lost.
-STILL NO FORD!... NO Practice against good offensive scheme is showing up. Hope the athletes at LSU learn quickly.
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Well I got my wish for Ford... Fumble for TD.. oops.
Self Destructing. Penalty. What a hit on unblocked Safety Killed him.
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Flashback-Jefferson offense from last 3 years has returned. 4 penalities...Dancing around in backfield. --fumbled snap.
I would prefer them to just pound Ware and play Ford till he breaks one.
LSU scores despite themselves...Is that proper English. Miles suddenly likes Hillard ..ha.
14-7 ... JJ is horrible... Crowtonesque.
-Long game, but they better figure out how to stop Arkansas.
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3rd Qtr and JJ still looks slow in thinking...then a pick...Great.
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Pound Pound Pound..
4th.
Ford goes again.
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31-17 he better keep blitzing one person.
They are blitzing.
Dominant
Petrino is upset big time.
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41-17
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-Jefferson looks slow deciding again.. shocker.
-LSU penalties again. out of sync
-Arkansas looked better.Arkansas punter looks great.
- LSU already slowing on the Blitz, so it could get rough if they think they can cover.
2nd QTR.
LSU 6dbs and 1lb..still give up TD. No blitz and they are just following receivers.
Ark is picking them apart... LSU looks lost.
-STILL NO FORD!... NO Practice against good offensive scheme is showing up. Hope the athletes at LSU learn quickly.
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Well I got my wish for Ford... Fumble for TD.. oops.
Self Destructing. Penalty. What a hit on unblocked Safety Killed him.
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Flashback-Jefferson offense from last 3 years has returned. 4 penalities...Dancing around in backfield. --fumbled snap.
I would prefer them to just pound Ware and play Ford till he breaks one.
LSU scores despite themselves...Is that proper English. Miles suddenly likes Hillard ..ha.
14-7 ... JJ is horrible... Crowtonesque.
-Long game, but they better figure out how to stop Arkansas.
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3rd Qtr and JJ still looks slow in thinking...then a pick...Great.
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Pound Pound Pound..
4th.
Ford goes again.
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31-17 he better keep blitzing one person.
They are blitzing.
Dominant
Petrino is upset big time.
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41-17
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LSU - HOGS
I feel like LSU will win, but Jordan Jefferson starting at QB worries me greatly.
He is so slow at making decisions that I feel like puking.
This is a game that I wish Miles wasn't in Love with Jefferson.
Lee makes quicker decisions and ARK doesn't have the Bama athletes.
Combine that with Petrino attacking on both sides of the ball and it could get interesting.
I never trust anyone that doesn't practice against a great offensive mind.
Let's just hope that talent overcomes the obvious difference in philosophy.
If LSU doesnt blitz every play I will get concerned.
LSU 38-23.
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He is so slow at making decisions that I feel like puking.
This is a game that I wish Miles wasn't in Love with Jefferson.
Lee makes quicker decisions and ARK doesn't have the Bama athletes.
Combine that with Petrino attacking on both sides of the ball and it could get interesting.
I never trust anyone that doesn't practice against a great offensive mind.
Let's just hope that talent overcomes the obvious difference in philosophy.
If LSU doesnt blitz every play I will get concerned.
LSU 38-23.
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Talking Heads x12
After our brief discussion about these pitiful studio shows, I got a kick out of counting the broadcast crew on MNF this past week. They had 5 bozo's in the studio, then they had 3 at the "field desk", plus 3 more in the booth, plus a sideline reporter for good measure. That's 12 'experts' to tell us about 1 football game. Totally insane. I just don't get why the networks think they have to keep hiring more and more of these ex coaches and players to blab about the games. I would prefer a couple of competent analysts in the booth and a couple to handle pre-game, all of which actually can speak and have something interesting to say. 12 people for 1 game!
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Horns/Aggs Last Go-Round
Great game last night to end the rivalry for the forseeable future. One of the worst coaching jobs in all of college football this year by Sherman. 6-6? Will he survive to see the SEC? Tannehill had 3 3-interception games this year, but the defense was the culprit most of the year.
Horns won last night because of aggressive defense and special teams. This defense has some young playmakers and reminds me of what they looked like the year they got robbed by losing at TX Tech to Crabtree. I like the defensive talent and the aggressive nature of Diaz. Watch them next year, plenty of NFL talent. But, the offense is pathetic. I see little in Case McCoy to suggest his brother. The O-line is not good at this point and they are wasting some talent at RB and receiver. Must get a lot better on offense next year to compete with OK/OK St.
Very sorry to see the end to the rivalry. Two big egos in the same sandbox and one decided to find another sandbox, where the kids will be much meaner!
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Horns won last night because of aggressive defense and special teams. This defense has some young playmakers and reminds me of what they looked like the year they got robbed by losing at TX Tech to Crabtree. I like the defensive talent and the aggressive nature of Diaz. Watch them next year, plenty of NFL talent. But, the offense is pathetic. I see little in Case McCoy to suggest his brother. The O-line is not good at this point and they are wasting some talent at RB and receiver. Must get a lot better on offense next year to compete with OK/OK St.
Very sorry to see the end to the rivalry. Two big egos in the same sandbox and one decided to find another sandbox, where the kids will be much meaner!
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Cowboys Edge Dolphins
Rick Gosselin called out the secondary today, but the special teams continue to receive a free pass? He talked about how our DB's keep making marginal QB's look like all-pro's. Grossman and Moore averaged about 300 yards against us and made big plays all day. Newman is so cooked!
Cowlishaw took up the case for Garrett/Romo ranking them the 8th best coach/QB tandem in the league and imploring the fans who fill up his inbox every week to look at the facts and realize that we're so much better off than most fans.
People like Laurent Robinson just amaze me. He looks so talented and you wonder how a guy like that keeps getting released and then all of a sudden, he's a go-to receiver. We continue to have much better luck with free agents and cast-offs than we do with draft picks.
As for special teams, I don't what else there is to say. The longer Garrett doesn't address it, the more I lose respect for his "accountability" statements. I guess Bailey is holding up everyone's view of the special teams and the 4-game win streak makes it easier to ignore. But, it's going to bite us.
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Cowlishaw took up the case for Garrett/Romo ranking them the 8th best coach/QB tandem in the league and imploring the fans who fill up his inbox every week to look at the facts and realize that we're so much better off than most fans.
People like Laurent Robinson just amaze me. He looks so talented and you wonder how a guy like that keeps getting released and then all of a sudden, he's a go-to receiver. We continue to have much better luck with free agents and cast-offs than we do with draft picks.
As for special teams, I don't what else there is to say. The longer Garrett doesn't address it, the more I lose respect for his "accountability" statements. I guess Bailey is holding up everyone's view of the special teams and the 4-game win streak makes it easier to ignore. But, it's going to bite us.
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Yet Another Showdown Day
First time in the history of college football a team has to face a 2nd top-5 team in the same regular season. My nerves are getting frayed, and I have to work and keep up with it on the internet! Ugh. Bobby Petrino scares the crap out of me. I remember the West VA game and how Holgersen rolled up the yards. We have to score points today!
I read this morning that Tyler Wilson had orally committed to LSU; didn't know that. Miles was skeptical and held him at bay until Wilson decided to get the message and go elsewhere. Now he is the best QB in the SEC (not much competition though).
I keep trying to look at this as an incredible opportunity to go down as one of the greatest teams of all time. Should LSU run this ridiculous schedule, it would be unprecedented. But, it's almost more than my heart can take. 11-0 but still to face 3 more top 15 teams. This team has stepped up every week and deep down I expect them to do it again today, but 2007 keeps rolling through my head. I'll call it Tigers 31-24. I usually feel better when I pick us to lose; I'm going to have a miserable afternoon.
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I read this morning that Tyler Wilson had orally committed to LSU; didn't know that. Miles was skeptical and held him at bay until Wilson decided to get the message and go elsewhere. Now he is the best QB in the SEC (not much competition though).
I keep trying to look at this as an incredible opportunity to go down as one of the greatest teams of all time. Should LSU run this ridiculous schedule, it would be unprecedented. But, it's almost more than my heart can take. 11-0 but still to face 3 more top 15 teams. This team has stepped up every week and deep down I expect them to do it again today, but 2007 keeps rolling through my head. I'll call it Tigers 31-24. I usually feel better when I pick us to lose; I'm going to have a miserable afternoon.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Suh
When Suh was at Nebraska he was portrayed as a classy guy. Mistake!
The cheap shots and comments he makes are just ludicrous.
What do I see? Rage!
Why all the Rage and explosive strength after Pelini arrived at Nebraska? Hmmmmm.
I am trying so hard not to call him Lyle Alzado.
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The cheap shots and comments he makes are just ludicrous.
What do I see? Rage!
Why all the Rage and explosive strength after Pelini arrived at Nebraska? Hmmmmm.
I am trying so hard not to call him Lyle Alzado.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
We have a new Crybaby in the Pac 12.
Stanford's ex-player and new head coach David Shaw quote:
"To have a one-loss Pac-12 team behind a one-loss ACC team (Virginia Tech) means that the computer values the ACC more than it values the Pac-12. Which I don't believe is the case. I don't think that's accurate."
It is ok to discuss and say no one is better than your team, but to trash the ACC.
Even the media and most of the nation ignore the fact that the ACC Teams have more:
-NC's in last 30 years, ( 9 to 2) That is equal to the PAC 12 Teams since 1940!
-more NFL athletes
-more top 25 teams than the Pac 12
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When your team loses by 23 points to a team with 2 losses at home and your only quality win is against a subpar USC team . The Pac 12 lives on beating Notre Dame, hmmmm- didn't the Irish lose to 5-5 South Florida at home?
The Pac 12 should be called the Trojan's Playhouse.
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"To have a one-loss Pac-12 team behind a one-loss ACC team (Virginia Tech) means that the computer values the ACC more than it values the Pac-12. Which I don't believe is the case. I don't think that's accurate."
It is ok to discuss and say no one is better than your team, but to trash the ACC.
Even the media and most of the nation ignore the fact that the ACC Teams have more:
-NC's in last 30 years, ( 9 to 2) That is equal to the PAC 12 Teams since 1940!
-more NFL athletes
-more top 25 teams than the Pac 12
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When your team loses by 23 points to a team with 2 losses at home and your only quality win is against a subpar USC team . The Pac 12 lives on beating Notre Dame, hmmmm- didn't the Irish lose to 5-5 South Florida at home?
The Pac 12 should be called the Trojan's Playhouse.
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Collin County Whiffs in Playoffs
General consensus is that district 8-5A is one of the toughest and most competitive districts in TX. General consensus is also that Collin County is a state powerhouse across all classifications. However this year is starting to be a monumental whiff for this area. All 4 teams from 8-5A are gone: Allen, FM Marcus, Hebron, and Plano East all dropped by round 2. Lovejoy out in 3A, Prosper out in 3A, McKinney Boyd out in 5A. Carrying the banner for Collin County is Celina in 3A and Frisco Centenial in 4A. By the way, Frisco is starting to become a player in the 4A districts. As those schools start to mature a little, they are building some nice programs in several sports.
As a recap to the Trinity/Allen "showdown", it is the first time I've attended an Allen game since 2005 that they were truly knocked around and weren't on a higher or level par with the competition. The score was hardly indicative of the way Trinity dominated. I could see it coming with the way they played in the 2nd half of the season. A team with 18 returning starters ended up being a worse team than they were the previous year. Very hard to explain. Next year they start over in-mass and I've been told that the JV team was awful. Not a good way to open a $60mm stadium.
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As a recap to the Trinity/Allen "showdown", it is the first time I've attended an Allen game since 2005 that they were truly knocked around and weren't on a higher or level par with the competition. The score was hardly indicative of the way Trinity dominated. I could see it coming with the way they played in the 2nd half of the season. A team with 18 returning starters ended up being a worse team than they were the previous year. Very hard to explain. Next year they start over in-mass and I've been told that the JV team was awful. Not a good way to open a $60mm stadium.
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New CBA Bad for Rangers?
Buster Olney reported that this year the Rangers spent over $17 million in international signings and bonuses. They have the most extensive and productive international scouting dept. The new CBA will limit teams to just $2.9 million per year for those international signings and has the potential to squash years of work that the Rangers have put in to gain an advantage outside of the U.S. Essentially MLB is wanting to divert money from big bonuses to amatuer players so that more money is available for established players. But, for teams who devote a lot of their budget to signing international prospects or wooing 2-sport stars toward baseball with big signing bonuses, it will hurt. A lot of what I've read is critical of the deal because it will hurt small revenue teams who rely on scouting and development and will make baseball less attractive to those 2-sport stars in high school or college.
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Meyer to OSU
As a college FB fan, glad to see Urban Meyer back to coaching. Will he try to do what Rich-Rod could not; win with the spread in the Big 10? Can he find whatever he lost in Florida that caused him to flake out and bail on them not once, but twice? Can he take his knowledge of the SEC and build a team in the midwest that can compete with them? Urban Meyer is one of the top 5 coaches in the sport and he belongs on the sidelines. I hope his mind is in the right place, and if it is, watch out.
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Insufferable Elway
Re: your post on Elway and Tebow; had to put this on a primary post for reference. John Elway's status as an icon and great QB continues to grow and is a big reason why I have little respect for the media and the so-called experts we're forced to listen to. They all go along with the flow and don't bother to look at the record. Yesterday I hear Elway referred to as the "ultimate passer" as they compared him to Tebow. What??
If I was forced to take the Elway side in an argument, I would talk about his size, athleticism, and amazing arm strength. He was certainly a competitor. But John Elway missed people all day long, had no touch, and typically ranked in the bottom half of the passer ratings for the majority of his career. How can everyone forget this? Watch the films. Many of his throws remind me of Donovan McNabb; skipping at people's feet or missing them by 5 yards. A cannon for an arm does not make someone a great passer!
John Elway lucked into a good coach at the end of his career who believed in running the ball and built a winning team. Those teams cemented his legacy and cursed us to hearing about his greatness for the rest of our lives. He was so far inferior to Dan Marino that I wouldn't even mention them together if not to make a point. That point being that the culture of winner-take-all in the NFL is making everyone an idiot. No sane person could watch Dan Marino and John Elway play QB and come away with any opinion except that Elway wasn't in Marino's class. But now we have people referring to Elway as the "ultimate passer"!
John Elway should send Mike Shanahan and Terrell Davis a thank-you card every day of his life!
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If I was forced to take the Elway side in an argument, I would talk about his size, athleticism, and amazing arm strength. He was certainly a competitor. But John Elway missed people all day long, had no touch, and typically ranked in the bottom half of the passer ratings for the majority of his career. How can everyone forget this? Watch the films. Many of his throws remind me of Donovan McNabb; skipping at people's feet or missing them by 5 yards. A cannon for an arm does not make someone a great passer!
John Elway lucked into a good coach at the end of his career who believed in running the ball and built a winning team. Those teams cemented his legacy and cursed us to hearing about his greatness for the rest of our lives. He was so far inferior to Dan Marino that I wouldn't even mention them together if not to make a point. That point being that the culture of winner-take-all in the NFL is making everyone an idiot. No sane person could watch Dan Marino and John Elway play QB and come away with any opinion except that Elway wasn't in Marino's class. But now we have people referring to Elway as the "ultimate passer"!
John Elway should send Mike Shanahan and Terrell Davis a thank-you card every day of his life!
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Braun MVP
I really love to watch Braun and would not have posted this.
But then Kemp goes on Twitter and said this after losing the MVP:
“They don’t know who they messin with!!!!! They just created a monster!!Lol. #BEASTMODE don’t care!!”
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By the Numbers. Who Led In Each Area.
Kemp Runs (115 to 109),
Kemp RBIs (126 to 111),
Kemp HR (39 to 33),
Kemp Stolen Bases (40 to 33).
Braun OPS (.994 to .986),
Brauns Avg (332 .324. )
Which has more impact on offensive numbers that kept Braun close.
A. Braun teamed with Fielder who finished 3rd in MVP voting AVG 299, 38 HR 120RBIs, 95 Runs.
B. Kemp being out of the playoff chase the last month?
Kemp did it all on his own!!!!
How bad are the Dodgers- the best numbers for starters this year. Avg 292. 16 HR, 65 RBI, 67 Runs.
Kemp also won the Gold Glove in Center!
Kemp had the best year in ALL of BASEBALL. Amazing Amazing Year.
He already made another comment that he would go for a 50-50 year next year after missing 40-40 with his 39 HR's.
I would have voted for Kemp. Dodger would have lost 100 games, instead they finished 82-79.'
Playing on the best team should sometimes be put aside when reviewing a year.
J.
But then Kemp goes on Twitter and said this after losing the MVP:
“They don’t know who they messin with!!!!! They just created a monster!!Lol. #BEASTMODE don’t care!!”
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By the Numbers. Who Led In Each Area.
Kemp Runs (115 to 109),
Kemp RBIs (126 to 111),
Kemp HR (39 to 33),
Kemp Stolen Bases (40 to 33).
Braun OPS (.994 to .986),
Brauns Avg (332 .324. )
Which has more impact on offensive numbers that kept Braun close.
A. Braun teamed with Fielder who finished 3rd in MVP voting AVG 299, 38 HR 120RBIs, 95 Runs.
B. Kemp being out of the playoff chase the last month?
Kemp did it all on his own!!!!
How bad are the Dodgers- the best numbers for starters this year. Avg 292. 16 HR, 65 RBI, 67 Runs.
Kemp also won the Gold Glove in Center!
Kemp had the best year in ALL of BASEBALL. Amazing Amazing Year.
He already made another comment that he would go for a 50-50 year next year after missing 40-40 with his 39 HR's.
I would have voted for Kemp. Dodger would have lost 100 games, instead they finished 82-79.'
Playing on the best team should sometimes be put aside when reviewing a year.
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Vikings
This will be the best team at Airline in years and could get better if the big guy returns for the playoffs.
Chris White Basketball Coaching Record. 187 - 70 73% winning percentage. 2005-2011.
Bossier 117 -32 A Final Four loss- 3 District titles 4 years. 2nd the other.
Airline 63-38 A Quarterfinal loss- 2 District Titles 3 years. 2nd the other to state finals team.
We both know that Bossier and Airline had fallen on hard times before he took these jobs. When he was considering leaving for Airline and he knew what talent was coming. Saying we could win state. Bossier won in last year and went to finals 3 straight finals after he left. Airline had a winning record of 45% the previous 3 years.
Pretty good stuff for your classmate.
I only posted this because I know he will never see it.
I would hate for him to find out and not let me complain.
http://www.bossierpress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5262:boys-basketball-preview-airline-bossier-look-to-be-strong-again&catid=5:prep-sports&Itemid=137
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I just got back from the opening game. 104-70 win at Northwood.
Chris White Basketball Coaching Record. 187 - 70 73% winning percentage. 2005-2011.
Bossier 117 -32 A Final Four loss- 3 District titles 4 years. 2nd the other.
Airline 63-38 A Quarterfinal loss- 2 District Titles 3 years. 2nd the other to state finals team.
We both know that Bossier and Airline had fallen on hard times before he took these jobs. When he was considering leaving for Airline and he knew what talent was coming. Saying we could win state. Bossier won in last year and went to finals 3 straight finals after he left. Airline had a winning record of 45% the previous 3 years.
Pretty good stuff for your classmate.
I only posted this because I know he will never see it.
I would hate for him to find out and not let me complain.
http://www.bossierpress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5262:boys-basketball-preview-airline-bossier-look-to-be-strong-again&catid=5:prep-sports&Itemid=137
J.
I just got back from the opening game. 104-70 win at Northwood.
STAT OF THE MONTH
Since Mr. John Elway came out publicly and openly discussed his lack of faith in Tebow, I thought I would
share a friendly reminder.
Career QB Ratings.
John Elway 79.9
Tim Tebow 79.8.
Winning %
Elway 64%
Tebow 75%
Rather humorous comparison.
In no way am I saying Tebow is as good as Elway, but Elway wasn't what some people remember and should support players publicly. Like Drew Brees, coaching and the type of offense matters greatly and Shanahan made Elway a legend.
Elway complained about Dan Reeves' offense as the reason for the bad production numbers, but he was inaccurate.
Elway's career high in QB rating was 93 in his last year.. Only a 92.8 with coach Wade was above 90.
J.
share a friendly reminder.
Career QB Ratings.
John Elway 79.9
Tim Tebow 79.8.
Winning %
Elway 64%
Tebow 75%
Rather humorous comparison.
In no way am I saying Tebow is as good as Elway, but Elway wasn't what some people remember and should support players publicly. Like Drew Brees, coaching and the type of offense matters greatly and Shanahan made Elway a legend.
Elway complained about Dan Reeves' offense as the reason for the bad production numbers, but he was inaccurate.
Elway's career high in QB rating was 93 in his last year.. Only a 92.8 with coach Wade was above 90.
J.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Top College Football Champions since 60's.
People laugh about Bama's claims of 13 National Championships, but since the 60's Bama has dominated.
7 for Bama. though 66 team was undefeated and not counted.
6-USC- USC is hard to judge, they take credit for some they shouldnt and had one taken away, but I gave it to them anyway.
5- Nebraska and Miami
4- Notre Dame and Oklahoma - Opposite of USC and Bama, Sooners could claim more.
3-Florida and Texas.
Looking through all of these past NC's and the different polls made me sick.
I have a new appreciation for the BCS.
It was an absolute mess!
J.
7 for Bama. though 66 team was undefeated and not counted.
6-USC- USC is hard to judge, they take credit for some they shouldnt and had one taken away, but I gave it to them anyway.
5- Nebraska and Miami
4- Notre Dame and Oklahoma - Opposite of USC and Bama, Sooners could claim more.
3-Florida and Texas.
Looking through all of these past NC's and the different polls made me sick.
I have a new appreciation for the BCS.
It was an absolute mess!
J.
RB's of our Youth.
I was talking to Brian tonight and started discussing the incredible run of RB's in college from mid 70 to early 80's.
He is 38 and didn't get a chance to see all of the freaks that came through during at that time.
Dates Born.
1954- Dorsett and Payton
1955- Campbell and Sims
1960- Eric Dickerson --- As much as I hated to admit it, he may have been better than Walker.
1962- Walker and Bo Jackson. - Stronger and Faster than any before or since.
Bo was a 20 year old Freshman at Auburn. No wonder he was a man amongst boys.
1963- Marcus Dupree --- What do I say? Eric Dickerson with natural muscle mass.
We heard about Walter Payton in 74 and he did little to disappoint, but we didn't see him on a national stage.
Archie Griffin and his non impressive physical attributes were getting all the press. And Then!
Things changed with Tony Dorsett with 1973-76. He was a Pruitt and Rodgers combo. 76 Heisman.
Imaginations ran wild seeing someone this elusive and fast. Pre Cursor to Sanders.
First team all American 3 times, 2nd team in 74.
Next Up.
1977-78 Earl Campbell. 77 Heisman.
The most brutal runner with speed we had ever seen. ( Still to this day for actually. )
Still the most dominant back I have ever seen for a couple of years in the NFL.
1978-79 Billy Sims. 78 Heisman- A cross between Dorsett and Campbell.
Superstar high flyer that had career shortened in NFL.
1980 - 82 Hershell Walker showed up and nothing was ever the same in what type of person could play running back.
225lbs of pure power and speed we had not seen nor may ever see again.
Marcus Allen was lost in the freak athletes and proved how special he was through out his career.
And at SMU the Pony Express was running wild with Dickerson and James.
Then came " Bo Knows"
Barry Sanders is oustide this strectch and 5 years younger than Bo and Hershel. But what the hecks lets call him the greatest of all.
j.
He is 38 and didn't get a chance to see all of the freaks that came through during at that time.
Dates Born.
1954- Dorsett and Payton
1955- Campbell and Sims
1960- Eric Dickerson --- As much as I hated to admit it, he may have been better than Walker.
1962- Walker and Bo Jackson. - Stronger and Faster than any before or since.
Bo was a 20 year old Freshman at Auburn. No wonder he was a man amongst boys.
1963- Marcus Dupree --- What do I say? Eric Dickerson with natural muscle mass.
We heard about Walter Payton in 74 and he did little to disappoint, but we didn't see him on a national stage.
Archie Griffin and his non impressive physical attributes were getting all the press. And Then!
Things changed with Tony Dorsett with 1973-76. He was a Pruitt and Rodgers combo. 76 Heisman.
Imaginations ran wild seeing someone this elusive and fast. Pre Cursor to Sanders.
First team all American 3 times, 2nd team in 74.
Next Up.
1977-78 Earl Campbell. 77 Heisman.
The most brutal runner with speed we had ever seen. ( Still to this day for actually. )
Still the most dominant back I have ever seen for a couple of years in the NFL.
1978-79 Billy Sims. 78 Heisman- A cross between Dorsett and Campbell.
Superstar high flyer that had career shortened in NFL.
1980 - 82 Hershell Walker showed up and nothing was ever the same in what type of person could play running back.
225lbs of pure power and speed we had not seen nor may ever see again.
Marcus Allen was lost in the freak athletes and proved how special he was through out his career.
And at SMU the Pony Express was running wild with Dickerson and James.
Then came " Bo Knows"
Barry Sanders is oustide this strectch and 5 years younger than Bo and Hershel. But what the hecks lets call him the greatest of all.
j.
TCU bowl options.
The Boise State team is still ranked 10spots ahead of TCU in a sham, but I found this on the ESPN Blog.
Independence Bowl, Shreveport, La., Dec. 26: ACC No. 7 vs. MWC No. 3About a four-hour drive from Fort Worth, this just might be the bowl game of choice for the Frogs. It spares fans from a major expense and imagine the purple caravan that would head down I-20 to enjoy a little football, perhaps against North Carolina or North Carolina State, and then a little casino action the day after Christmas. On top of that, the Independence Bowl grants the biggest payday with each team guaranteed $1.1 million. Sure, Las Vegas and San Diego are sexier destinations, and if you ask the players, they certainly might pick either one over this Louisiana border stop. But, the administration might do some lobbying here with the MWC and the individual bowls to allow it to stay close to home and gather up what would easily be its largest traveling party.
Independence Bowl, Shreveport, La., Dec. 26: ACC No. 7 vs. MWC No. 3About a four-hour drive from Fort Worth, this just might be the bowl game of choice for the Frogs. It spares fans from a major expense and imagine the purple caravan that would head down I-20 to enjoy a little football, perhaps against North Carolina or North Carolina State, and then a little casino action the day after Christmas. On top of that, the Independence Bowl grants the biggest payday with each team guaranteed $1.1 million. Sure, Las Vegas and San Diego are sexier destinations, and if you ask the players, they certainly might pick either one over this Louisiana border stop. But, the administration might do some lobbying here with the MWC and the individual bowls to allow it to stay close to home and gather up what would easily be its largest traveling party.
Nathan as Closer
I guess the Rangers saw the tension in Neftalli Feliz face during the World Series.
They have signed Joe Nathan to seal the deal on moving Feliz to the starting rotation.
I cannot find fault with either decision, but Nathan had a rough 2010.
J.
They have signed Joe Nathan to seal the deal on moving Feliz to the starting rotation.
I cannot find fault with either decision, but Nathan had a rough 2010.
J.
LSU Season- All Time Rank?
To win the National Championship LSU will have to have beaten 4 top 5 teams.
6 top 10 teams.
They will have beaten 9 nationally ranked teams in a 13-0 season.
No way this can happen!
It is mind boggling to me!
NEVER EVER has this happened in modern day football.
I bet every LSU fan, especially you S, with a mathematical background felt their heart sink thinking about this.
J.
6 top 10 teams.
They will have beaten 9 nationally ranked teams in a 13-0 season.
No way this can happen!
It is mind boggling to me!
NEVER EVER has this happened in modern day football.
I bet every LSU fan, especially you S, with a mathematical background felt their heart sink thinking about this.
J.
Verlander MVP
You know that I am a huge fan of Verlander.
But, no pitcher should be MVP.
With around 35 starts a year, a pitcher just doesn't impact the team enough.
J.
But, no pitcher should be MVP.
With around 35 starts a year, a pitcher just doesn't impact the team enough.
J.
Stan The Man turned 91 today.
I was watching PTI after work and they mentioned Musial.
Your previous post was great and I still sit in awe.
24 time All Star 3 MVP's (He was 2nd 4 other times.)
In 22 years he recvd all star votes for 20 of those.
7 Batting Titles.
Ranked in baseball-reference at 38th best defensive RF of all time
Tony K, said his stats are better than Willie Mays.... Well Yes they are!
J.
Your previous post was great and I still sit in awe.
24 time All Star 3 MVP's (He was 2nd 4 other times.)
In 22 years he recvd all star votes for 20 of those.
7 Batting Titles.
Ranked in baseball-reference at 38th best defensive RF of all time
Tony K, said his stats are better than Willie Mays.... Well Yes they are!
J.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Dallas Washington
Rough Game-
1. Rivalry
2. Romo was off in first half-Thank God he can scramble.
3. WR's looking confused. Bryant and new guy Robinson always crossing each other.
4. Defense seems to fold when the other team gets a break or stress level goes up. Heck Grossman looked good!
......
5. But this Special Teams coach! ( insert cuss words)
... I never want to hear his name again, Joe DeCamillis is the worst.
How lucky Dallas is that he hasn't ruined Bailey yet.
They cannot return kicks/punts or recover kicks.
Leave him in Washington with Tashard Choice.
6. Reminder why NFL replay is inferior. The still walk to look in a booth too often.
7. Then the final nail in the bad karma day tv viewing.
The NFL sudden death debacle, where the NFL doesn't give both teams an equal opportunity.
Luckily the Skins kicker is not special..
8. Then Shanahan calls timeout before Dallas gets 5 yd penalty.
And that FG was so close to the right goal post Bailey may have missed from 5 yards farther out.
A win is a win.
Next
J.
1. Rivalry
2. Romo was off in first half-Thank God he can scramble.
3. WR's looking confused. Bryant and new guy Robinson always crossing each other.
4. Defense seems to fold when the other team gets a break or stress level goes up. Heck Grossman looked good!
......
5. But this Special Teams coach! ( insert cuss words)
... I never want to hear his name again, Joe DeCamillis is the worst.
How lucky Dallas is that he hasn't ruined Bailey yet.
They cannot return kicks/punts or recover kicks.
Leave him in Washington with Tashard Choice.
6. Reminder why NFL replay is inferior. The still walk to look in a booth too often.
7. Then the final nail in the bad karma day tv viewing.
The NFL sudden death debacle, where the NFL doesn't give both teams an equal opportunity.
Luckily the Skins kicker is not special..
8. Then Shanahan calls timeout before Dallas gets 5 yd penalty.
And that FG was so close to the right goal post Bailey may have missed from 5 yards farther out.
A win is a win.
Next
J.
LSU-ALA-ARK
Ranking- 1, 2, 3 and they should have been months ago, if anyone actually knew or believe the BS
we have typed. I still think LSU will handle both Ark and Ga by double digits.
1. Oregon and Pac 12 in general will scare teams with their offenses, but are really not ready for the top teams in SEC.
2. Big 12 - What a mess, Stoops cannot coach defense anymore, Texas can't score against an average defense.
Okla St cannot stop anyone- Texas A&M just needs a new coach.
3. Big 10- I am shocked how bad they really are.?
4. Big East - A 7-5 team will probably be in the BCS
5. Mountain West- TCU is champ and Boise still ranked.
6. ACC- Best athletes on the field vs other conferences.
I guess my intelligent LSU fans realize a Va Tech game is preferable to the Bama rematch. (S, I know you are. )
But, for myself, I want LSU and Bama in the Superdome. I think LSU and Bama will both open up the offenses.
When this happens, I expect LSU to have more ammunition and resolve to over the stress.
j.
we have typed. I still think LSU will handle both Ark and Ga by double digits.
1. Oregon and Pac 12 in general will scare teams with their offenses, but are really not ready for the top teams in SEC.
2. Big 12 - What a mess, Stoops cannot coach defense anymore, Texas can't score against an average defense.
Okla St cannot stop anyone- Texas A&M just needs a new coach.
3. Big 10- I am shocked how bad they really are.?
4. Big East - A 7-5 team will probably be in the BCS
5. Mountain West- TCU is champ and Boise still ranked.
6. ACC- Best athletes on the field vs other conferences.
I guess my intelligent LSU fans realize a Va Tech game is preferable to the Bama rematch. (S, I know you are. )
But, for myself, I want LSU and Bama in the Superdome. I think LSU and Bama will both open up the offenses.
When this happens, I expect LSU to have more ammunition and resolve to over the stress.
j.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Oklahoma State Goes Down
Seriously Irritated is how I would describe how I have felt listening to media people scratching for reasons to avoid admitting that Alabama and LSU should play in NC game.
They go on and on about the Okie State and Oregon offenses.
It is ridiculous.
Iowa State puts up over 500 yds of offense. That is really bad.
Next up on the media love train- Oregon who has average 516 yds a game since, playing sub par defensive teams.
A team that put up a pedestrian 192 yards against LSU going into the 4th quarter and trailed 33-13.
Now the media is saying they have improved and I do not see any change at all.
There is really no need to even mention the state of disarray the Tigers were in going into that game with the jail birds and a new QB.
J.
They go on and on about the Okie State and Oregon offenses.
It is ridiculous.
Iowa State puts up over 500 yds of offense. That is really bad.
Next up on the media love train- Oregon who has average 516 yds a game since, playing sub par defensive teams.
A team that put up a pedestrian 192 yards against LSU going into the 4th quarter and trailed 33-13.
Now the media is saying they have improved and I do not see any change at all.
There is really no need to even mention the state of disarray the Tigers were in going into that game with the jail birds and a new QB.
J.
Tebow and the NFL
I think you're right that college FB is impacting the NFL. I heard Andy Dalton say that almost everything they are doing in Cincy is what he learned at TCU and the learning curve is way less than he thought it would be. I'm confused about Tebow's regression as a passer, but I don't get the experts' view that a 6-3 240lb guy can't run the ball 12-15 times per game in the NFL. Spread them out, run the routes Meyer used to run, let him pick his spots to run, do some read-option. The bigger the NFL gets, the more they want everyone to look the same. If Fox thinks Tebow is a good leader and will continue to learn, then run the spread and lean on the defense which is playing really well. It's just weird that everyone thinks that you can only win one way in the league. We need some different thinking and some personalities to keep things interesting. Remember watching some of the mechanics of the QB's back in the 60's and 70's? Terrible. But they got the job done. The NFL doesn't like Tebow because he isn't a clone and it's just ridiculous.
S
S
Repost By Request
Alabama and Mississippi argument needed some light shed on it.
This discussion was about whether Ole Miss and MState were good jobs.
No if you plan on winning big time, but you could definitely stumble onto a once in a life time team.
States with Highest Per Capita of Athletes in 3 Major Sports.
This data is supposed to be from prior to the NFL season. I focused on the states that are known for producing talent in the top 3 sports.
Sports- NFL, MLB and NBA.
It should come as no surprise that Louisiana and Mississippi finished at the top in Per Capita numbers by a large amount. AL was 3rd but not close to the percentages.
NFL- La (1) and MS (2).
NBA- LA (1) and MS (2)
MLB - MS(1) and La (4). Calif (2) Ok (3)
California had the most overall athletes by a large amount at 478, TX 2nd with 296, FL 3rd with 247.
j
This discussion was about whether Ole Miss and MState were good jobs.
No if you plan on winning big time, but you could definitely stumble onto a once in a life time team.
States with Highest Per Capita of Athletes in 3 Major Sports.
This data is supposed to be from prior to the NFL season. I focused on the states that are known for producing talent in the top 3 sports.
Sports- NFL, MLB and NBA.
It should come as no surprise that Louisiana and Mississippi finished at the top in Per Capita numbers by a large amount. AL was 3rd but not close to the percentages.
NFL- La (1) and MS (2).
NBA- LA (1) and MS (2)
MLB - MS(1) and La (4). Calif (2) Ok (3)
California had the most overall athletes by a large amount at 478, TX 2nd with 296, FL 3rd with 247.
j
Thursday, November 17, 2011
President's Cup
This course down under is an absolute beast in the wind.
I would shoot triple digits on those greens.
When a pro foursome of best ball wins a hole with a bogey on 154 yard par three it is almost out of control.
Watching Phil and Furyk teamed together and discussing every putt and shot is hilarious.
They look like the Noon Bunch at any local course.
Great Stuff.
It doesn't have the tension or fan intensity as the Ryder Cup, but the players are feeling the pressure.
On a weekend with no good college football games, golf is a great break.
J.
I would shoot triple digits on those greens.
When a pro foursome of best ball wins a hole with a bogey on 154 yard par three it is almost out of control.
Watching Phil and Furyk teamed together and discussing every putt and shot is hilarious.
They look like the Noon Bunch at any local course.
Great Stuff.
It doesn't have the tension or fan intensity as the Ryder Cup, but the players are feeling the pressure.
On a weekend with no good college football games, golf is a great break.
J.
Quote of the Month. Deion.
After the Tebow comeback.
I am unsure of his exact wording, but I think he said this.
"My vocabulary isn't inept enough to describe Tebow"
HUH?????
J
I am unsure of his exact wording, but I think he said this.
"My vocabulary isn't inept enough to describe Tebow"
HUH?????
J
Tebow
What comments can you make?
He is 4-1 this year as a starter, he was 2-1 last year.
His throwing motion is getting worse, not better, and all I do is smile and laugh when he spreads out the field
and runs through arm tackles for first downs.
Is this the start of the college offenses making it into the NFL. If Denver goes no RB an entire game, I think they may score 3 Touchdowns.
In his post game interview, he answered a media member by saying.... No Sir. He is just different.
J.
He is 4-1 this year as a starter, he was 2-1 last year.
His throwing motion is getting worse, not better, and all I do is smile and laugh when he spreads out the field
and runs through arm tackles for first downs.
Is this the start of the college offenses making it into the NFL. If Denver goes no RB an entire game, I think they may score 3 Touchdowns.
In his post game interview, he answered a media member by saying.... No Sir. He is just different.
J.
Fear the Wildcats
I had my first glimpse of Coach Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats.
They are better this year! I watched them pull away from a good Kansas team with ease.
3 freshman and 2 sophomores that are athletic and seem to be able to score better than last years squad.
They get Carolina on Dec 3.
J.
Did I mention that I will not miss the NBA at all!
They are better this year! I watched them pull away from a good Kansas team with ease.
3 freshman and 2 sophomores that are athletic and seem to be able to score better than last years squad.
They get Carolina on Dec 3.
J.
Did I mention that I will not miss the NBA at all!
Cowboys Report Card
Should I comment on the mid-way point or game 9?
I will go with what I said prior to the Bills game.
Pre-Season, most predicted 8-8 to 9-7.
Defense was horrible last year and offense was yardage based with no points.
Offense- C
With all of the injuries and yardage that continues to accumulate, Garrett has proven that he can move between the 20's. Being in lower 1/4 of TD's is unacceptable. I realize the Oline is young and porous, but other teams make better adjustments.
Red Jesus needs to adjust and realize that either he coaches his players to get free or he needs to trick people inside the red zone.
At the midway point they avg 2 TD per game, this is unacceptable. (3 Td's a game gets an B+)
Even after the Bills explosion they rank in bottom half in TD's.
Defense. B
The Cowboys are top 10 in Defense in yardage.
The offense has given up points so the middle of the road pts per game could be considered misleading.
They have increased the turnovers and yards per play.
They fell apart against Philly, but other than that debacle they have played solid.
They couldn't stop the Jets, Lions and Pats in the closing minutes.
Overall, drastically better than I would have expected.
The LB's outside of Lee and Ware are weak. They still have this injury problem at the CB position.
Special Teams B
What a find in Bailey, its is almost like they didn't want him and he has made them make the right decision.
He is amazing and a top 3 fg kicker. Since FG is really more important than the other areas this score is higher than I expected.
McBriar is among the leaders in Net Yards and Yards.
The return yardage is still terrible and I am sick of the Coach calling for angle kicks going out of bounds and giving the other team the ball up the field.
Punt Blocked for TD.
They are so bad in return yards it is hard to fathom. Dallas is bottom 6 in punt return and kickoff avg.
The worst Special Teams coach!
Coaching - C-
Execution is supposed to have been the change in Dallas this year, but all I saw was a continued collapse when the pressure started to amount.
The Jets punt return- Blocked punt.
Terrible return yardage. Terrible.
Interceptions being thrown in 4th Qtr with leads.
Injuries- Yes, I think coaches playing people too early leads to long term issues.
Buehler still on the rooster when other positions need backups.
Thank goodness for Rob Ryan or I would have given them a D.
Overall C - They are exactly where we expected= Average.
But, potential is looming with the weaker schedule and the possibility to gain effectiveness in the way they play on offense. Romo is getting healthy and the Murray finding really has the Cowboys on the up swing.
Confidence is an important thing for Dallas, both sides of the ball seem to lack it when it matters at the end of games.
Red Jesus had better figure out what GB, NO, and Pats know ...How to score TD's.
4 against the Bills is a good start.
j
I will go with what I said prior to the Bills game.
Pre-Season, most predicted 8-8 to 9-7.
Defense was horrible last year and offense was yardage based with no points.
Offense- C
With all of the injuries and yardage that continues to accumulate, Garrett has proven that he can move between the 20's. Being in lower 1/4 of TD's is unacceptable. I realize the Oline is young and porous, but other teams make better adjustments.
Red Jesus needs to adjust and realize that either he coaches his players to get free or he needs to trick people inside the red zone.
At the midway point they avg 2 TD per game, this is unacceptable. (3 Td's a game gets an B+)
Even after the Bills explosion they rank in bottom half in TD's.
Defense. B
The Cowboys are top 10 in Defense in yardage.
The offense has given up points so the middle of the road pts per game could be considered misleading.
They have increased the turnovers and yards per play.
They fell apart against Philly, but other than that debacle they have played solid.
They couldn't stop the Jets, Lions and Pats in the closing minutes.
Overall, drastically better than I would have expected.
The LB's outside of Lee and Ware are weak. They still have this injury problem at the CB position.
Special Teams B
What a find in Bailey, its is almost like they didn't want him and he has made them make the right decision.
He is amazing and a top 3 fg kicker. Since FG is really more important than the other areas this score is higher than I expected.
McBriar is among the leaders in Net Yards and Yards.
The return yardage is still terrible and I am sick of the Coach calling for angle kicks going out of bounds and giving the other team the ball up the field.
Punt Blocked for TD.
They are so bad in return yards it is hard to fathom. Dallas is bottom 6 in punt return and kickoff avg.
The worst Special Teams coach!
Coaching - C-
Execution is supposed to have been the change in Dallas this year, but all I saw was a continued collapse when the pressure started to amount.
The Jets punt return- Blocked punt.
Terrible return yardage. Terrible.
Interceptions being thrown in 4th Qtr with leads.
Injuries- Yes, I think coaches playing people too early leads to long term issues.
Buehler still on the rooster when other positions need backups.
Thank goodness for Rob Ryan or I would have given them a D.
Overall C - They are exactly where we expected= Average.
But, potential is looming with the weaker schedule and the possibility to gain effectiveness in the way they play on offense. Romo is getting healthy and the Murray finding really has the Cowboys on the up swing.
Confidence is an important thing for Dallas, both sides of the ball seem to lack it when it matters at the end of games.
Red Jesus had better figure out what GB, NO, and Pats know ...How to score TD's.
4 against the Bills is a good start.
j
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