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The Sultan

#3350
February 13, 2025, 04:36:30 AM
It will be a great redemption story come next year.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Pakuni

#3351
February 13, 2025, 09:36:41 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on February 13, 2025, 04:36:30 AMIt will be a great redemption story come next year.

Or he could be the scapegoat when a defense that's losing most of its starters, including its entire front four, regresses. Ohio State churns five stars, so maybe not as big a loss as it would be for a lot of teams, but it would be a surprise if they didn't take a step back next year.

Pakuni

#3353
February 17, 2025, 02:31:42 PM
The SEC/Big 10 takeover begins.

Leaders of the two leagues are meeting this week in New Orleans, where they're expected to push forward with a full-on takeover of the College Football Playoff. Beginning in 2026, the field would expand to 14 or 16 teams, and the Power 2 would grant themselves four automatic berths each. The ACC and Big 12 would get two, the Group of 5 one, leaving just one or three at-larges.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142361/2025/02/17/sec-big-ten-meetings-college-football-playoff-future/

The Sultan

#3354
February 17, 2025, 02:43:57 PM
Hypothetically, what would happen if the ACC, Big 12, Notre Dame and the Group of 5 said "nope" and threatened to do their own thing?

Also, how long until they leverage this into college basketball?
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

WhiteTrash

#3355
February 17, 2025, 03:20:45 PM Last Edit: February 17, 2025, 03:22:25 PM by WhiteTrash
Quote from: The Sultan on February 17, 2025, 02:43:57 PMHypothetically, what would happen if the ACC, Big 12, Notre Dame and the Group of 5 said "nope" and threatened to do their own thing?

Also, how long until they leverage this into college basketball?
Great questions.

I'd guess this will add a lot more fuel to the fire of FSU, Miami, Clemson and UNC getting out of the ACC.

While I don't like the consolidation of college sports because I enjoy the relatively large and diverse number of teams and all the engaged fans of all the schools; I believe I'm in the minority and consolidation creates better economics for the P2 and TV.  Also, 30 teams seems to be a sweet spot for other pro sports.

Jockey

#3356
February 17, 2025, 10:40:35 PM
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 17, 2025, 03:20:45 PMGreat questions.

I'd guess this will add a lot more fuel to the fire of FSU, Miami, Clemson and UNC getting out of the ACC.

While I don't like the consolidation of college sports because I enjoy the relatively large and diverse number of teams and all the engaged fans of all the schools; I believe I'm in the minority and consolidation creates better economics for the P2 and TV.  Also, 30 teams seems to be a sweet spot for other pro sports.

I agree with you, WT. Except I'm not so sure that we are in the minority.

Pakuni

#3360
March 25, 2025, 01:23:38 PM
Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor, the school announced Tuesday.
The decision comes a week after ESPN reported that two outside firms had found Taylor bullied and belittled female athletic staffers, sought to have an NCAA compliance officer removed after she warned him of rules violations and repeatedly made "inappropriate" comments to another woman about her appearance.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44402806/stanford-fires-football-coach-troy-taylor-says-gm-andrew-luck

WhiteTrash

#3361
March 25, 2025, 01:27:54 PM
Quote from: Pakuni on March 25, 2025, 01:23:38 PMStanford fired football coach Troy Taylor, the school announced Tuesday.
The decision comes a week after ESPN reported that two outside firms had found Taylor bullied and belittled female athletic staffers, sought to have an NCAA compliance officer removed after she warned him of rules violations and repeatedly made "inappropriate" comments to another woman about her appearance.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44402806/stanford-fires-football-coach-troy-taylor-says-gm-andrew-luck
In other news: Michigan State has hire the former Stanford football HC Troy Taylor. Michigan States AD said " Troy exactly fits the mold of what it means to be a Spartan".

JWags85

#3362
March 26, 2025, 07:06:06 AM
Quote from: Pakuni on March 25, 2025, 01:23:38 PMStanford fired football coach Troy Taylor, the school announced Tuesday.
The decision comes a week after ESPN reported that two outside firms had found Taylor bullied and belittled female athletic staffers, sought to have an NCAA compliance officer removed after she warned him of rules violations and repeatedly made "inappropriate" comments to another woman about her appearance.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44402806/stanford-fires-football-coach-troy-taylor-says-gm-andrew-luck

While this is all likely true, cynic in me also says its an inexpensive way for them to be rid of a coach who stunk it up his first 2 years.

WhiteTrash

#3363
March 26, 2025, 08:51:30 AM
Quote from: JWags85 on March 26, 2025, 07:06:06 AMWhile this is all likely true, cynic in me also says its an inexpensive way for them to be rid of a coach who stunk it up his first 2 years.
If Stanford's accusations are not factual, then Taylor is setup for a windfall of money.

The Sultan

#3365
March 31, 2025, 01:39:59 PM
If your goal is to not promote from within, someone like him is likely fine. If they hire the guy full time after this year? Well, that would be dumb.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Pakuni

#3366
March 31, 2025, 01:46:03 PM
Quote from: The Sultan on March 31, 2025, 01:39:59 PMIf your goal is to not promote from within, someone like him is likely fine. If they hire the guy full time after this year? Well, that would be dumb.

Just seems like punting on 2026 (and the 2026 recruiting class) as well as 2025.

MU82

#3367
April 01, 2025, 12:56:41 AM
Hey, he did wonders for Bryce Young.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

StillAWarrior

#3368
April 01, 2025, 06:58:44 AM
Coastal Carolina may suck...but at least their fans will be full.

https://x.com/GoCCUsports/status/1906814820428525968
Never wrestle with a pig.  You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.

The Sultan

#3369
April 14, 2025, 04:00:57 PM
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Pakuni

#3371
April 14, 2025, 05:59:48 PM Last Edit: April 14, 2025, 06:09:47 PM by Pakuni
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 14, 2025, 05:02:11 PMMetaphors write themselves sometimes

Guess we know why the Marines assigned him to write press releases.

GB Warrior

#3372
April 14, 2025, 07:28:31 PM
Reposting in t
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 14, 2025, 05:02:11 PMMetaphors write themselves sometimes

Reposting in the investing thread

Dish

#3373
April 28, 2025, 08:54:08 PM
This Belichick thing at UNC is not going to end well.

JWags85

#3374
April 28, 2025, 10:35:06 PM
Quote from: Dish on April 28, 2025, 08:54:08 PMThis Belichick thing at UNC is not going to end well.

Pretty confident before the season starts in the fall that we're gonna find out the whole cutesy random chance meeting on a plane that started their relationship is either an outright fabrication at best, or cover for something a bit more lurid at worst.

Either way, it wouldn't be encouraging at all if I was a UNC booster.
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