My previous post had legal as the top reason.
Jerry is going to spend some money with lawyers getting his cap space back!
J.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Jerry said Ratliff was LEGAL issue.
It had to be something for to give up a pro bowl player that they drafted.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
College Coaching Rivalries
The Morning News brought this up and I thought it would be fun to look some up:
Barry Switzer 12-5 over Tom Osborne
Bob Stoops 9-6 over Mack Brown
Darrell Royal 14-5 over Frank Broyles
Bo Schembechler 5-4-1 over Woody Hayes
John McKay 5-3-2 over Ara Parseghian
Bear Bryant 13-5 over Shug Jordan
Bobby Bowden 8-5-1 over Steve Spurrier
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Barry Switzer 12-5 over Tom Osborne
Bob Stoops 9-6 over Mack Brown
Darrell Royal 14-5 over Frank Broyles
Bo Schembechler 5-4-1 over Woody Hayes
John McKay 5-3-2 over Ara Parseghian
Bear Bryant 13-5 over Shug Jordan
Bobby Bowden 8-5-1 over Steve Spurrier
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JAY RATLIFF RELEASE
There is a pungent odor with this decision.
The organization has refused to say much all year about Ratliff.
I know that last year he was help back by teammates from attacking Jerry Jones, but I don't think that is the problem. He publicly rejected the teams training staff, but that is his decision and not worth the cap hit.
To start the season on the PUP list for a hamstring confused everyone.
In the meantime, the radio the talking heads said that he looked great and was very trim all year. so it is obvious he was still working out..
His contract will be nearly $7 Million in a cap hit next year, so this cannot be a business decision. The Def Line is so thin they are playing people off the street..
Take your pick.
1.) Medical things that cannot be discussed
2.) Legal issues outside the NFL.
3.) Suddenly cannot preform. (Ridiculous)
J.
The organization has refused to say much all year about Ratliff.
I know that last year he was help back by teammates from attacking Jerry Jones, but I don't think that is the problem. He publicly rejected the teams training staff, but that is his decision and not worth the cap hit.
To start the season on the PUP list for a hamstring confused everyone.
In the meantime, the radio the talking heads said that he looked great and was very trim all year. so it is obvious he was still working out..
His contract will be nearly $7 Million in a cap hit next year, so this cannot be a business decision. The Def Line is so thin they are playing people off the street..
Take your pick.
1.) Medical things that cannot be discussed
2.) Legal issues outside the NFL.
3.) Suddenly cannot preform. (Ridiculous)
J.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Hitterish
So I am sitting here watching Molina at bat in the 6th and the color man says he this?
"He hasn't got himself going, but he looks "Hitterish" to me."
Ha. What? The play by play laughed and said I like that word in a tongue in cheek slap at him.
J
"He hasn't got himself going, but he looks "Hitterish" to me."
Ha. What? The play by play laughed and said I like that word in a tongue in cheek slap at him.
J
Cowboys Pain
It has been a rough three weeks for me to watch.
I did not expect much better than 8-8 and 3-3 is all I can expect.
But, I am starting to think that 11-5 is a new coach away.
The Defense is really the worse than I feared. The other teams never get off the field and run a million plays.
How Bad is Defense:
2013- 105 Rushing yards a game and 308 yards passing.
2012-125 Rushing-230 yd passing
2011- 99 Rushing- 244 yd passing
2010 108 Rushing-243 Passing
Games
(1)Giants 478yds Boys 331 lucky win , Dallas actually ran more plays because of the six turnovers.
(2)Chiefs 313 Boys 318 - KC 65 plays Dallas 61
(3). Rams 232 Boys 396 but the Rams ran 8 more offensive plays than Dallas. 67 to 59.
Bradford is just not very good.
Offensively
2013- 85 Rushing-265 passing
2012-79 Rushing-296 passing
2011- 113 Rushing-263 passing
2010- 112 Rushing - 253 passing
San Diego - In the pre-game the pundits were discussing the fact that Miles Austin was going to be out again and the the Coaching Staff (Red Jesus) wanted to run the ball. They seemed to think that the Rams small Defensive was the NFL norm. This strategy even though the Chargers were terrible in passing defense. One scout said, "I don't know why they wouldn't attack them with Romo and Dez"
The outcome- A toned down offense that led to a lucky first half lead and another loss.
The defense is not giving up big plays, but they cannot stop anyone.
Bend don't break is definitely better than the last two years, but not that much better.
Charges 506 yds on 70 plays. Boys 319 total yards on 56 plays and 92 rushing yds when they schemed for it. That is bad coaching.
Denver- Fear of embarrassment is the best thing for this coaching staff..
Red knew it was score points or lose and it was great. Romo was fantastic and Denver had no idea what to do. The entire game Dallas ran sets with no RB's and Romo picked them apart without Miles Austin.
The interception was gut wrenching. I cannot explain several things on the two plays in that drive. But lets start with how a 3 man rush and a RB in the backfield got pressure on Romo.
I cannot blame the offense or an interception for the loss.
51 Points Allowed!. Bend and don't Break the SCOREBOARD is all this Defense can do.
517 yards on 73 plays. Dallas 522 on 54 plays .
A game Dallas seemed to be even was 4 min difference in time of possession.
I left this game with optimism, thinking Garrett would understand his players.
Washington:
A win and I feel worse than I did after the Denver game.
The Redskins are not talented and lack depth yet the held the Cowboys to 213 total yards.
The skins had 433 in 75 plays to Dallas 50 plays.
I am sick of watching this terrible preparation and hoping not to lose vs trying to win.
I have no faith Dallas will finish 8-8.
Thank goodness that Philly has given up 42 yards more than Dallas or they would be last.
They are 25th in Scoring Defense.
The saving grace is Romo and the passing offense is scoring Points and is 2nd in the league thru 6 games.
J.
I did not expect much better than 8-8 and 3-3 is all I can expect.
But, I am starting to think that 11-5 is a new coach away.
The Defense is really the worse than I feared. The other teams never get off the field and run a million plays.
How Bad is Defense:
2013- 105 Rushing yards a game and 308 yards passing.
2012-125 Rushing-230 yd passing
2011- 99 Rushing- 244 yd passing
2010 108 Rushing-243 Passing
Games
(1)Giants 478yds Boys 331 lucky win , Dallas actually ran more plays because of the six turnovers.
(2)Chiefs 313 Boys 318 - KC 65 plays Dallas 61
(3). Rams 232 Boys 396 but the Rams ran 8 more offensive plays than Dallas. 67 to 59.
Bradford is just not very good.
Offensively
2013- 85 Rushing-265 passing
2012-79 Rushing-296 passing
2011- 113 Rushing-263 passing
2010- 112 Rushing - 253 passing
San Diego - In the pre-game the pundits were discussing the fact that Miles Austin was going to be out again and the the Coaching Staff (Red Jesus) wanted to run the ball. They seemed to think that the Rams small Defensive was the NFL norm. This strategy even though the Chargers were terrible in passing defense. One scout said, "I don't know why they wouldn't attack them with Romo and Dez"
The outcome- A toned down offense that led to a lucky first half lead and another loss.
The defense is not giving up big plays, but they cannot stop anyone.
Bend don't break is definitely better than the last two years, but not that much better.
Charges 506 yds on 70 plays. Boys 319 total yards on 56 plays and 92 rushing yds when they schemed for it. That is bad coaching.
Denver- Fear of embarrassment is the best thing for this coaching staff..
Red knew it was score points or lose and it was great. Romo was fantastic and Denver had no idea what to do. The entire game Dallas ran sets with no RB's and Romo picked them apart without Miles Austin.
The interception was gut wrenching. I cannot explain several things on the two plays in that drive. But lets start with how a 3 man rush and a RB in the backfield got pressure on Romo.
I cannot blame the offense or an interception for the loss.
51 Points Allowed!. Bend and don't Break the SCOREBOARD is all this Defense can do.
517 yards on 73 plays. Dallas 522 on 54 plays .
A game Dallas seemed to be even was 4 min difference in time of possession.
I left this game with optimism, thinking Garrett would understand his players.
Washington:
A win and I feel worse than I did after the Denver game.
The Redskins are not talented and lack depth yet the held the Cowboys to 213 total yards.
The skins had 433 in 75 plays to Dallas 50 plays.
I am sick of watching this terrible preparation and hoping not to lose vs trying to win.
I have no faith Dallas will finish 8-8.
Thank goodness that Philly has given up 42 yards more than Dallas or they would be last.
They are 25th in Scoring Defense.
The saving grace is Romo and the passing offense is scoring Points and is 2nd in the league thru 6 games.
J.
Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers is really a great QB in the great scheme the Packers use. I rate him behind only Manning and Brady. True to form, he is having another strong year and I expect him to shatter the all time QB rating by the time he retires.
I was asked yesterday, Farve or Rodgers? Tough question.
But! Rodgers is definitely in the Diva category with Farve
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He has made passive aggressive remarks his entire career and I have yet to see any charisma from this guy. Then an old teammates started complaining about his locker room and I blew it off I think this just sour grapes from a past WR not getting enough attention.)
Then this weekend, he gripes about a tackle being low on a WR.
It was low!
But the cause of the leg his was Rodgers pass. His pass was high and he hung his WR out and he could not get down to protect himself for the collision.
Rodgers Fault!
What is worse?
A. DB trying to dislodge the ball and when the WR ducks he gets hit in the head causing a concussion and a penalty.
B. DB tackling below the waist and possibly hurting the players?
The NFL maybe turning into MLB and the inside pitch.
It is a NO-WIN situation.
J
I was asked yesterday, Farve or Rodgers? Tough question.
But! Rodgers is definitely in the Diva category with Farve
.
He has made passive aggressive remarks his entire career and I have yet to see any charisma from this guy. Then an old teammates started complaining about his locker room and I blew it off I think this just sour grapes from a past WR not getting enough attention.)
Then this weekend, he gripes about a tackle being low on a WR.
It was low!
But the cause of the leg his was Rodgers pass. His pass was high and he hung his WR out and he could not get down to protect himself for the collision.
Rodgers Fault!
What is worse?
A. DB trying to dislodge the ball and when the WR ducks he gets hit in the head causing a concussion and a penalty.
B. DB tackling below the waist and possibly hurting the players?
The NFL maybe turning into MLB and the inside pitch.
It is a NO-WIN situation.
J
Thursday, September 19, 2013
ANDY REID
How good is this guy? 14 years 9 playoffs. 5 title games.
(One huge blunder when he left his star QB in with a concussion at the Super Bowl.)
I think he is really a great coach, but with the Chargers improving and Denver a SB favorite he will need to really do something special to make the playoffs.
3 - 0 in Kansas City.
Kansas City was 2-14 last year for the second time in the last 5 years.
Kansas City was 2-14 last year for the second time in the last 5 years.
J
PS Chip Kelley. Michael Vick is inaccurate!
Mullen has lost his mind.
An Ole Miss fan sent this to me:
"After the loss last Saturday, I was on the flight back to Starkville, and I was reading the SixPackSpeak message board, like I usually do following a game," Mullen told reporters in a special news conference this afternoon. "As I read the repeated calls for my firing, Les' firing, and the general disdain for our offensive gameplan in the second half, I thought: what would these guys do if they had the chance to actually make those calls?"
"So after giving it some thought, I decided, why not give them that chance. This Saturday, we're letting fans call the second half plays."
Starting in the third quarter, fans will look to the jumbotron in the south endzone before each play that MSU runs on offense. There they will find a list of four plays that Offensive Coordinator Les Koenning and Head Coach Dan Mullen are considering calling. From that list, fans will be able, through their CSpireTM powered device, to choose the play that they want seen called. Voting will take place from the time the play clock resets to when there are 25 seconds remaining. Should MSU have to go into a hurry-up offense mode, the number of plays available for fan voting will be reduced to two.
http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2013/9/19/4748754/tired-of-the-criticisms-dan-mullen-invites-fans-to-call-offensive
"After the loss last Saturday, I was on the flight back to Starkville, and I was reading the SixPackSpeak message board, like I usually do following a game," Mullen told reporters in a special news conference this afternoon. "As I read the repeated calls for my firing, Les' firing, and the general disdain for our offensive gameplan in the second half, I thought: what would these guys do if they had the chance to actually make those calls?"
"So after giving it some thought, I decided, why not give them that chance. This Saturday, we're letting fans call the second half plays."
Starting in the third quarter, fans will look to the jumbotron in the south endzone before each play that MSU runs on offense. There they will find a list of four plays that Offensive Coordinator Les Koenning and Head Coach Dan Mullen are considering calling. From that list, fans will be able, through their CSpireTM powered device, to choose the play that they want seen called. Voting will take place from the time the play clock resets to when there are 25 seconds remaining. Should MSU have to go into a hurry-up offense mode, the number of plays available for fan voting will be reduced to two.
http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2013/9/19/4748754/tired-of-the-criticisms-dan-mullen-invites-fans-to-call-offensive
Honey Badger
I don't know how he does it, but nothing changed.
As a backup, he is second on the team in tackles and forced the fumble that won the game in week 1.
J.
As a backup, he is second on the team in tackles and forced the fumble that won the game in week 1.
J.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Texas A&M Money Men.
I had posted prior to the Aggie's joining the SEC that the school had more endowment funds than all of the other SEC schools combined.
Then a couple of days ago the Morning news posted the amount of Money that was raised at College Station during the last year of the SEC, Sumlin and JOHNNY FOOTBALL.
The Aggie's raised $740 Million, a 70% increase from Sept 2012 thru Aug 2013
($559Million increase)
This is insane!
I saw where Saban increase Bama from $90Million to $120 in his first year as a point of reference.
I would offer Sumlin an $8 million a year contract today and make him too expensive for the NFL to go after a minority coach with an imaginative offense and great personality.
J.
Then a couple of days ago the Morning news posted the amount of Money that was raised at College Station during the last year of the SEC, Sumlin and JOHNNY FOOTBALL.
The Aggie's raised $740 Million, a 70% increase from Sept 2012 thru Aug 2013
($559Million increase)
This is insane!
I saw where Saban increase Bama from $90Million to $120 in his first year as a point of reference.
I would offer Sumlin an $8 million a year contract today and make him too expensive for the NFL to go after a minority coach with an imaginative offense and great personality.
J.
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