FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[formerd3db]

vb:
You might be right, although for some reason I think they are interested in them.  I hope, though, that as Gary Barnett (the former coach and now one of the ESPN analysts) that Michigan waits and does it with "class" so as not to be a distraction (unlike how some of the other schools have done in the past i.e. the Mich State/Louisville John L. Smith episode).  I think they will, but would be very surprised if they did not approach it that way.

SaintsFAN:
Nice to hear that you have a "new" friend, but, if I may add as a friend also, don't rush into anything - take your time, make sure.

Anyway, hope all of you had a nice Thanksgiving.  We'll see what goes with the games today.  Should be interesting.

[victorybell_57]

why not hire gary barnett? his teams were tough, very tough. ran the ball and played good defense. besides that recruiting scandal thing, his resume is pretty good.

another name i wouldn't mind seeing, is former auburn coach lil bowden. frank solich would be a good fit. maybe even brady hoke at ball state?? it's taken him a few years to build up ball st, but he is a quality coach as well.

i think les miles may have doomed himself with that 3ot loss last night, but maybe it helps him in some way, i don't know.

[Adam Sayer]

Here's whats impressive about Arkansas. Darren McFadden. That team has no talent whatsoever, except for him, and he does some remarkable things. As far as Heisman, it's Tebow's, but he has talent around him. McFadden doesn't. He's the best QB, RB, and KR on the team.

[SaintsFAN]

Sayer,

Arkansas has a great offensive line...

formerd3db,

Caution is not one of my strengths....I like to just have a good time.  I'm actually in the midst of a juggling act right now.  As Sayer can tell you, I've gained a little weight since my playing days, and I'll ride this wave (planetary alignment) as long as I can before I'm forced to settle down again.

[victorybell_57]

has anybody noticed that lou holtz defends the teams he used to coach at?

[cave2bens]

victorybell_57
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has anybody noticed that lou holtz defends the teams he used to coach at?

Except for College of William and Mary (or if there are still some NCAA questions) 

[Adam Sayer]

I wasnt talking about the o-line. I meant no skilled positions to take pressure off the run game. He's doing things when defenses line up knowing what he's doing. It's impressive. Tebow has WR and has a decent HB whenever Meyer wants to use him.

[formerd3db]

vbell:
An interesting thought and not "crazy" at all.  I've always been a Barnett fan.  Indeed, the recruiting scandal did hurt him somewhat, although I do not believe that it was his fault other than his being the head coach and not catching it and/or overseeing what was going on.  Some of his players and assistant(s) betrayed him in that sense.  Yet, while I think he would be a good hire for someone and could still coach, I doubt Michigan would even consider him at this point due to that (and some of the Northwestern aspects, although I thought he did a great job there).  Moreoeve, not sure he wants to get back into coaching at this time; he has plenty of $ i.e. is set for life, he and his wife love their "dream" home they built in Colorado, etc., and I doubt he would take a lower tier DI or DIAA school.  Probably he's pretty comfortable in life right now.  Kind of like Bill McCartney.

Same with Solich: his one antic at Ohio hurt his status; plus, I don't think his personality fits in at Michigan.  Not saying he isn't a good coach, though.
Yeah, Terry Bowden, very good coach, but again, doesn't fit the Michigan mold and he wouldn't leave the south I'm sure (despite his coaching in Va in the past - his early start); besides, like Barnett, I'm sure he is well set and enjoys his current position (analyst).

It will indeed be interesting to see who Michigan puts on their short list.  You guys probably know more than I about which coaches around the country would potentially be candidates for that.


cave2:
For sure, I've noticed that too.  I am not a Holtz fan at all, but despite that, I do (especially of recent) at times (very few ) have to agree with some of his positions against Mark May, the latter who I am not a fan of either (he comes close to Holtz's level).  May is simply outrageous at times IMO (a little arrogant also)

SaintsFAN:
Understood; fun is fun within reason, but...still be careful!  Just some advice from a DIII friend!  Also, re: the weight - easy to start losing - just stop eating all the "junk" food with calaries.  Salads are great!

To all here:  do you think someone has a legit chance at upsetting Mount Union this year?

BTW, hope everyone has had an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend.  Now it's "back to the grind" for us.

[formerd3db]

I forgot to ask:  did any of you "sleuths" find out yet what the situation was at Defiance with their hc Taylor?  Just curious.

[70_dc_alum]

there is 1 team that has a shot of upsetting Mount Union.  The New England Patriots.

I've heard nothing sounds just like a rumor to me...

[SaintsFAN]

has anybody noticed that lou holtz defends the teams he used to coach at?

thats because he owes them after they've swept his transgressions under the rug at each stop (NCAA penalties). 


formerd3db,

thanks, man.  You're right though....its definitely something to keep an eye on.

Sayer,

Where were you this weekend??  We ended up closing down Deja Vu this morning.  You missed a great weekend.

[victorybell_57]

the patriots would still have to contend with the streak...

[Adam Sayer]

I hung out with the old man while he was in town.

Went to the Bengals game today. Maybe I should go more often

[victorybell_57]

everybody is being fired in college football today and sean taylor is dead.

seriously, who walks into a guys house and shoots him in the leg in the middle of the night? what a total a-hole.

[SaintsFAN]

victory,

thats crazy about Sean Taylor.  Guarantee there's more to this story.  The story about his house being broken into 8 days ago and the perpetrator leaving a knife on his side of the bed, I think shows there was some intent to "get him"

All reports are that he was starting to mature since the birth of his daughter too.

I'll ALWAYS remember his hit on the punter this past February in the Pro Bowl. 

RIP