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[Desertraider]

It's always interesting to hear people pontificate on a subject about which they frankly just lack information.  Honestly, we don't know why Fulford got the start over Poorman in Week 1 of 2017.  One potential reason is that Poorman was viewed by VK as LK's QB, and VK viewed Fulford as his guy.  As a coach becomes deeper in their tenure, they often want their own fingerprints on a program more and more.  I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that — and when you're Mount Union, you can view your options as 1A, 1B, and 1C because of the quality of guys you bring in by being Mount Union.  So, even if Poorman outplayed Fulford in 2017 camp by a small amount, VK might have felt starting Fulford was the better idea from a loyalty/control approach.  Hence why I say we just don't know.

If I'm a Mount Union fan, I stop worrying so much about the past and begin to think about the future.  I think Poorman's presence made Fulford a better quarterback.  He had someone always breathing down his neck if he "dropped the ball" at any point.  I think watching Fulford's behavior (and actions associated with it) over the past six months, I learn a lot about his drive and motivation when he thinks folks aren't looking or watching.  When everyone was watching Warrantpalooza '17, he finally showed up in the respective courts, paid his fines from old actions and recent actions, and took it a lot more seriously.  Without Poorman or Davis there now, he knows the top spot is his (assuming Florida ends up becoming a non-event eventually) — and we'll see if he can handle that fact with a better level of maturity that self-motivates him.  But as a Mount Union coach, I watch early on and make sure I light a fire under him if he misses court... I mean, practice, when things get going again in the summer.

No offense Frank but how is this not pontificating? It seems just as speculative and lacking in concrete information as anyone else. Truth is no one on this site was in any of the Coaches meetings (or attorney meetings) and therefore all anyone can do is pontificate. I mean can you say for certain that he "took it more seriously" after paying his fines? Does that mean he was just screwing around in game prep and film before?

[merlecanlas]

Merle -

As anyone associated with D3football.com and "In the Huddle" would tell you, I have more integrity in my pinky than you have in your entire body times ten.  You sit here and stir the pot, make your fan base look horrible, and don't know what in hell's name you're talking about. It's not worth even fighting with you because it just boosts your ego (but luckily, not your Twitter followers).  As I said on Twitter, most UMU fans and other folks associated with the program impressed me with their maturity and unselfish reactions Friday.  You, on the other hand, impressed me as much as a barnacle clinging to the side of the Titanic.  And we all know how that ended.  So, with respect to your baseless opinions above/below, go educate yourself a bit and maybe come back to play with the adults when you're mentally ready to do so.  Until then, as my friends in NYC say, "Gurlbye."

So you aren't going to respond at all to my response to you? 

[Frank Rossi]

Read the last sentence in paragraph 1.  As in, I offered an alternate rationale which is just as plausible.  It's called putting up a mirror to the pontificators to say, "Hey, I can do it, too.  And if you don't like it, then stop doing it."

[merlecanlas]

It's always interesting to hear people pontificate on a subject about which they frankly just lack information.  Honestly, we don't know why Fulford got the start over Poorman in Week 1 of 2017.  One potential reason is that Poorman was viewed by VK as LK's QB, and VK viewed Fulford as his guy.  As a coach becomes deeper in their tenure, they often want their own fingerprints on a program more and more.  I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that — and when you're Mount Union, you can view your options as 1A, 1B, and 1C because of the quality of guys you bring in by being Mount Union.  So, even if Poorman outplayed Fulford in 2017 camp by a small amount, VK might have felt starting Fulford was the better idea from a loyalty/control approach.  Hence why I say we just don't know.

If I'm a Mount Union fan, I stop worrying so much about the past and begin to think about the future.  I think Poorman's presence made Fulford a better quarterback.  He had someone always breathing down his neck if he "dropped the ball" at any point.  I think watching Fulford's behavior (and actions associated with it) over the past six months, I learn a lot about his drive and motivation when he thinks folks aren't looking or watching.  When everyone was watching Warrantpalooza '17, he finally showed up in the respective courts, paid his fines from old actions and recent actions, and took it a lot more seriously.  Without Poorman or Davis there now, he knows the top spot is his (assuming Florida ends up becoming a non-event eventually) — and we'll see if he can handle that fact with a better level of maturity that self-motivates him.  But as a Mount Union coach, I watch early on and make sure I light a fire under him if he misses court... I mean, practice, when things get going again in the summer.

No offense Frank but how is this not pontificating? It seems just as speculative and lacking in concrete information as anyone else. Truth is no one on this site was in any of the Coaches meetings (or attorney meetings) and therefore all anyone can do is pontificate. I mean can you say for certain that he "took it more seriously" after paying his fines? Does that mean he was just screwing around in game prep and film before?

grow up desertraider!  Frank has more class in his pinky than you will ever have!

[merlecanlas]

Read the last sentence in paragraph 1.  As in, I offered an alternate rationale which is just as plausible.  It's called putting up a mirror to the pontificators to say, "Hey, I can do it, too.  And if you don't like it, then stop doing it."

ok so your theory on why Fulford started is garbage, we both agree. 

But still no comment on how you learned about Fulford's drive and motivation?  You must have talked to the man a few times to learn about his drive and motivation right?

[merlecanlas]

I heard a rumor that Fulford won the QB competition due to an alien invasion that made Fulford look far superior to Poorman.  Its just an alternate rationale which is plausible. 

[Frank Rossi]

Actually, desertraider is generally respectful, as are most of the UMU posters here.  I gladly responded to him.  What part of "Gurlbye" was tough to decipher?

[merlecanlas]

Actually, desertraider is generally respectful, as are most of the UMU posters here.  I gladly responded to him.  What part of "Gurlbye" was tough to decipher?

the "gurlbye" actually.  I'm not a teen

you have responded twice, but yet you won't elaborate on your insight about Fulford.  You said that you "learned a lot about his drive and motivation".  I just wonder how you learned so much about the kid, go into details about the conversations that you have had with him.  It's so intriguing.

Will we have to join the dozens of people that listen to your podcast to find out? 

[merlecanlas]

be honest Frank,

how long did it take you to come up with the theory that Fulford only won the QB competition because VK is afraid to be too much like LK and pick LK's QB? ahahah  Did your partner and his friend have anything to do with the theory?  ahahah

Sorry about the laughs, but I would love to hear this answer.  Its the offseason after-all

[Frank Rossi]

He's "not a teen."  Sure could've fooled me, folks.   

[merlecanlas]

He's "not a teen."  Sure could've fooled me, folks.   

so avoiding the question again?  It's ok Frank.  You can just fade away and all of your dozens of fans will forget your post about figuring out Fulford's motivation.

[Frank Rossi]

It's always interesting to hear people pontificate on a subject about which they frankly just lack information.  Honestly, we don't know why Fulford got the start over Poorman in Week 1 of 2017.  One potential reason is that Poorman was viewed by VK as LK's QB, and VK viewed Fulford as his guy.  As a coach becomes deeper in their tenure, they often want their own fingerprints on a program more and more.  I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that — and when you're Mount Union, you can view your options as 1A, 1B, and 1C because of the quality of guys you bring in by being Mount Union.  So, even if Poorman outplayed Fulford in 2017 camp by a small amount, VK might have felt starting Fulford was the better idea from a loyalty/control approach.  Hence why I say we just don't know.

If I'm a Mount Union fan, I stop worrying so much about the past and begin to think about the future.  I think Poorman's presence made Fulford a better quarterback.  He had someone always breathing down his neck if he "dropped the ball" at any point.  I think watching Fulford's behavior (and actions associated with it) over the past six months, I learn a lot about his drive and motivation when he thinks folks aren't looking or watching.  When everyone was watching Warrantpalooza '17, he finally showed up in the respective courts, paid his fines from old actions and recent actions, and took it a lot more seriously.  Without Poorman or Davis there now, he knows the top spot is his (assuming Florida ends up becoming a non-event eventually) — and we'll see if he can handle that fact with a better level of maturity that self-motivates him.  But as a Mount Union coach, I watch early on and make sure I light a fire under him if he misses court... I mean, practice, when things get going again in the summer.

Just bumping since someone is intent on moving this off the page.  Beware the flying hinges.

[jamtod]

Would love to read your tweets on the matter, Mr Rossi, but I believe you blocked me a while back during one of your grand displays of integrity.

Neither of you are exactly covering yourselves in glory with this pontificating.

[merlecanlas]

It's always interesting to hear people pontificate on a subject about which they frankly just lack information.  Honestly, we don't know why Fulford got the start over Poorman in Week 1 of 2017.  One potential reason is that Poorman was viewed by VK as LK's QB, and VK viewed Fulford as his guy.  As a coach becomes deeper in their tenure, they often want their own fingerprints on a program more and more.  I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that — and when you're Mount Union, you can view your options as 1A, 1B, and 1C because of the quality of guys you bring in by being Mount Union.  So, even if Poorman outplayed Fulford in 2017 camp by a small amount, VK might have felt starting Fulford was the better idea from a loyalty/control approach.  Hence why I say we just don't know.

If I'm a Mount Union fan, I stop worrying so much about the past and begin to think about the future.  I think Poorman's presence made Fulford a better quarterback.  He had someone always breathing down his neck if he "dropped the ball" at any point.  I think watching Fulford's behavior (and actions associated with it) over the past six months, I learn a lot about his drive and motivation when he thinks folks aren't looking or watching.  When everyone was watching Warrantpalooza '17, he finally showed up in the respective courts, paid his fines from old actions and recent actions, and took it a lot more seriously.  Without Poorman or Davis there now, he knows the top spot is his (assuming Florida ends up becoming a non-event eventually) — and we'll see if he can handle that fact with a better level of maturity that self-motivates him.  But as a Mount Union coach, I watch early on and make sure I light a fire under him if he misses court... I mean, practice, when things get going again in the summer.

Just bumping since someone is intent on moving this off the page.  Beware the flying hinges.

no no no.

Frank, I am interested in hearing your personal insight about the likely preseason First Team All-American QB.  I can't imagine d3football.com has ever had such an insight prior to the season from such a highly respected journalist.  Your interviews with Fulford will be gold for d3football.com.  Don't keep us waiting Frank

[Frank Rossi]

Would love to read your tweets on the matter, Mr Rossi, but I believe you blocked me a while back during one of your grand displays of integrity.

Neither of you are exactly covering yourselves in glory with this pontificating.

Yes, because my tolerance for Twitter trolls is about as high as it is for teenagers throwing tantrums in their parents' basements.