One thing is different at O$U this coming year. They raised a shit ton of money to hire the greatest mercenary team of all time. So expectations are off the charts. The donors who financed this will demand results. And Ryan Day is not the powerful personality required to turn well paid mercenaries into a championship level winner. And neither are Kelly or Knowles. Things gonna get ugly gown in Columbus. And Ryan Day will spend 2025 as a mediocre NFL position coach.
I remember Drew Smyly’s major league debut. In the first inning he walked the first three batters. He then struck out to next three leaving three runners stranded. I thought he was gonna be special after that first inning. Alas…just another journeyman.
"I want players who bleed green and white, guys who would do anything for the program and university because they can’t imagine themselves anywhere else."
Anybody who can't imagine themselves anywhere else but State is by definition a loser.
Actually, the first idea was to deliver pizza so spectacularly shitty that the next guy spent years getting the company back on track. Then it was selling coke for free tickets.
I'm a traditionalist and I wish the Olde English D were more prominent. And all the City Connect jerseys are a money grab. But, I like the look of the jersey and might just buy one. Not as a baseball shirt but as an interesting hat tip to the 313.
Most city connect shirts are ridiculous. Like yellow for the Red Sox. Or whatever the hell Texas was trying to accomplish. But there are a few cool ones. The White Sox Southside uniforms and the Cinci black and red.
We knew from the get go that Harbaugh was hard to get along with if you were (nominally) his supervisor. It was inevitable that there would be conflict with an execucrat like Warde. But make no mistake that the success of the Michigan football program is about Harbaugh. Warde was best served standing aside and cheerleading, which his ego prevented him from doing. So we got passive aggressive undermining, like the suspensions last season which Warde did little or nothing to prevent.
Ann Arbor certainly. But aside from that take a look at Grand Rapids. Not too big but not small. Friendly folks. Great outdoor activities a short drive away.
If you two really want to switch things up try Bozeman, Montana. Very Ann Arbor like in a smaller package.
For those decision making geniuses at State, that 2021 win over Michigan was the ultimate in fools gold. Imagine being spooked into giving Tucker, with his history of mediocrity, $95 million because maybe LSU would hire him away. They should have been so fortunate.
Mel's agent deserves every dollar he got for the con job he pulled on Alan Haller and whoever the President of State was at the moment.
Pittsburgh is the best IMO. sit on the first base side. As the sun goes down the downtown lights up across the river. And the bridges look great at night, too
The worst ballpark I ever attended is the gone and thoroughly unlamented KingDome in Seattle. To call it an airplane hangar is an insult to hangers everywhere. It was a crypt with a concrete roof. Everything echoed. Miserable.
So…the Lions find some Polynesian guy who is 6’7”, 350#, runs a 4.95 40 and can bend. I don’t know if he makes it. I don’t know if Trente makes it. I think in 2024 we can say both the Lions and the Packers are good at building offensive lines.
An interior offensive lineman, please. Frank Ragnow is playing (great by the way) on one foot but how long can that last? And Zeitler is on a one year deal. Zach Frazier!
Canadian broadcasts were and remain the gold standard. Cole was great. So was Bill Hewitt and my personal favorite Danny Gallivan (live from the Forum in Montreal!)
I believe there should be a national oversight apparatus to insure integrity and a level playing field. That precludes the NCAA which has neither integrity nor an interest in a level playing field.
I abstaining on Marshall Tucker since I don't know enough about what they did in entirety.
They have never gotten their due. Kind of in the shadow of the Allman Brothers. Listen to Ramblin'. Just a great high energy song. Toy Caldwell at his best. It evokes the spirit of an old Robert Johnson blues number of the same name.
Fuckin' A man...I think every school violated the CVID restrictions in one way or another. Why was Michigan in particular singled out? As we all know the NCAA hates Harbaugh and everything he stands for (like equitable treatment of players) and especially that he is not hesitant to speak his mind. A bunch of betas trying to take down a lion only to have the lion win a championship, give them the middle finger and head off to the NFL.
The blue helmet with the black lion logo is the only original element to the uniform package. And I think it looks great! The rest is nice but its been done before.
But really, you expected anything else? Wirtz sacrificed Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville and then expected to avoid accountability. And Bettman protected an employer (ahem... rich owner). That's how it works, right?
Have we all given up on Broderic Martin? Are we not going to re-sign McNeill? I'm more concerned with the OL. I'd be inclined to Powers-Johnson. I think planning for a Ragnow retirement is a must. And if Frank hangs on for a few more seasons we have a Zeitler replacement.
He’s got 5,000 guys holed up in the Ural Mountains who do nothing but flood social media with misinformation, conspiracy theories and outright lies. So hell yes I blame him.
For a man derided as aloof, distant, difficult and for having poor social skills, Harbaugh sure seems to have the respect and (dare I say) love of his players.
Right. And Juwan has been nothing but gracious about the outcome of his coaching at Michigan and has not left town or hidden. I spite of it all he remains a Michigan loyalist. It's a shame that coaching didn't work but there is no reason to turn our back on the Howard family. Jace should stay if he wants to and get his Michigan degree.
These mocks are so silly. Some sports writer has to remember and rank what, 206 players? My guess is Zinter was overlooked. And I'm guessing there were others.
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Texas I can at least imagine winning a playoff game. Illinois...well ...no.
One thing is different at O$U this coming year. They raised a shit ton of money to hire the greatest mercenary team of all time. So expectations are off the charts. The donors who financed this will demand results. And Ryan Day is not the powerful personality required to turn well paid mercenaries into a championship level winner. And neither are Kelly or Knowles. Things gonna get ugly gown in Columbus. And Ryan Day will spend 2025 as a mediocre NFL position coach.
My mother passed 21 years ago. And I miss her everyday.
That’s Hedley. Hedley LaMarr.
I remember Drew Smyly’s major league debut. In the first inning he walked the first three batters. He then struck out to next three leaving three runners stranded. I thought he was gonna be special after that first inning. Alas…just another journeyman.
"I want players who bleed green and white, guys who would do anything for the program and university because they can’t imagine themselves anywhere else."
Anybody who can't imagine themselves anywhere else but State is by definition a loser.
Actually, the first idea was to deliver pizza so spectacularly shitty that the next guy spent years getting the company back on track. Then it was selling coke for free tickets.
Thank you. I now have a bit of knowledge about something I knew nothing about. Now I'm tired...can go to sleep now?
Better coaching. Period.
Ah, Columbus. Drive down 75 till you smell it. Then head south on 23 till you step in it. Then get a new pair of shoes.
I'm a traditionalist and I wish the Olde English D were more prominent. And all the City Connect jerseys are a money grab. But, I like the look of the jersey and might just buy one. Not as a baseball shirt but as an interesting hat tip to the 313.
Most city connect shirts are ridiculous. Like yellow for the Red Sox. Or whatever the hell Texas was trying to accomplish. But there are a few cool ones. The White Sox Southside uniforms and the Cinci black and red.
I'll take this guy over Brian Kelly.
Which Head Coach is that?? Dan Devine?
I wish I could be this excited. I used to be. But now unlimited transfers and unchecked roster tampering has taken the joy out of it.
We knew from the get go that Harbaugh was hard to get along with if you were (nominally) his supervisor. It was inevitable that there would be conflict with an execucrat like Warde. But make no mistake that the success of the Michigan football program is about Harbaugh. Warde was best served standing aside and cheerleading, which his ego prevented him from doing. So we got passive aggressive undermining, like the suspensions last season which Warde did little or nothing to prevent.
Ann Arbor certainly. But aside from that take a look at Grand Rapids. Not too big but not small. Friendly folks. Great outdoor activities a short drive away.
If you two really want to switch things up try Bozeman, Montana. Very Ann Arbor like in a smaller package.
For those decision making geniuses at State, that 2021 win over Michigan was the ultimate in fools gold. Imagine being spooked into giving Tucker, with his history of mediocrity, $95 million because maybe LSU would hire him away. They should have been so fortunate.
Mel's agent deserves every dollar he got for the con job he pulled on Alan Haller and whoever the President of State was at the moment.
I appreciate the clarification.
Leads me to a historical question...what makes a bagel OK but a bagel with cream cheese not OK.
Pittsburgh is the best IMO. sit on the first base side. As the sun goes down the downtown lights up across the river. And the bridges look great at night, too
The worst ballpark I ever attended is the gone and thoroughly unlamented KingDome in Seattle. To call it an airplane hangar is an insult to hangers everywhere. It was a crypt with a concrete roof. Everything echoed. Miserable.
Two thumbs up for the HolmesPlan.
One thumb up for the YzerPlan.
An incomplete for the HarrisPlan
And
A Chicago Sunroof for the WeaverPlan.
And the year after that some Muslim Maple with Gio El Hadi.
Prince Fielder?
And, lest we forget, more time, money and expertise than ESPN or any of the other guys offering instant grades on draft picks.
So…the Lions find some Polynesian guy who is 6’7”, 350#, runs a 4.95 40 and can bend. I don’t know if he makes it. I don’t know if Trente makes it. I think in 2024 we can say both the Lions and the Packers are good at building offensive lines.
An interior offensive lineman, please. Frank Ragnow is playing (great by the way) on one foot but how long can that last? And Zeitler is on a one year deal. Zach Frazier!
Canadian broadcasts were and remain the gold standard. Cole was great. So was Bill Hewitt and my personal favorite Danny Gallivan (live from the Forum in Montreal!)
Saban breaking rules? Gasp….😱
But really, the NCAA no longer enforces rules, except for Michigan (and, evidently, Arizona State).
What about Moe, Larry and Curley?
Isn’t Buffalo building a new outdoor stadium?
Or the American League Central.
Jonathan Smith is a good coach. And he knows how to compete as a little brother. He will show up in ways Mel never did.
But Smith will come to painfully realize that Oregon State is not remotely as dysfunctional as Sparty. But then, who is?
I believe there should be a national oversight apparatus to insure integrity and a level playing field. That precludes the NCAA which has neither integrity nor an interest in a level playing field.
All the names listed in the OP come with a confidence level of 6. That is definitely don't count your chickens territory.
I abstaining on Marshall Tucker since I don't know enough about what they did in entirety.
They have never gotten their due. Kind of in the shadow of the Allman Brothers. Listen to Ramblin'. Just a great high energy song. Toy Caldwell at his best. It evokes the spirit of an old Robert Johnson blues number of the same name.
It's in Cleveland because of Alan Freed.
Agree completely re B-52's.
Would like to see Marshall Tucker in the Hall if only to honor Toy Caldwell, one of the truly underrated guitarists of his era.
Fuckin' A man...I think every school violated the CVID restrictions in one way or another. Why was Michigan in particular singled out? As we all know the NCAA hates Harbaugh and everything he stands for (like equitable treatment of players) and especially that he is not hesitant to speak his mind. A bunch of betas trying to take down a lion only to have the lion win a championship, give them the middle finger and head off to the NFL.
The blue helmet with the black lion logo is the only original element to the uniform package. And I think it looks great! The rest is nice but its been done before.
Ah, the Jets. The NFL’s most dysfunctional team. A most worthy successor to the Lions.
Especially if the pay is good.
But really, you expected anything else? Wirtz sacrificed Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville and then expected to avoid accountability. And Bettman protected an employer (ahem... rich owner). That's how it works, right?
Have we all given up on Broderic Martin? Are we not going to re-sign McNeill? I'm more concerned with the OL. I'd be inclined to Powers-Johnson. I think planning for a Ragnow retirement is a must. And if Frank hangs on for a few more seasons we have a Zeitler replacement.
You needn’t. You're right. Sadly.
Can believe it took this long mention Ed Martin.
And what about that early morning roll over accident on M-14 with Taylor, Traylor, Bullock and Mateen Cleaves?
He’s got 5,000 guys holed up in the Ural Mountains who do nothing but flood social media with misinformation, conspiracy theories and outright lies. So hell yes I blame him.
For a man derided as aloof, distant, difficult and for having poor social skills, Harbaugh sure seems to have the respect and (dare I say) love of his players.
Right. And Juwan has been nothing but gracious about the outcome of his coaching at Michigan and has not left town or hidden. I spite of it all he remains a Michigan loyalist. It's a shame that coaching didn't work but there is no reason to turn our back on the Howard family. Jace should stay if he wants to and get his Michigan degree.
These mocks are so silly. Some sports writer has to remember and rank what, 206 players? My guess is Zinter was overlooked. And I'm guessing there were others.
The man with a plan.