FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[victorybell_57]

did anybody see the special on the ravens training camp? billick appeared to be the most arrogant, cocky, jerky guy. that's where i got my impression of him.

i especially liked when he would cut guys, and just talk about the great things they are "doing at the ravens organization, we have a great system, you are a player and i am sure you will get signed by somebody else. ok, get my number from the secretary in case you need to call, yup, bye."

then when the guy went to get the number, she said they'd contact him with the number. i don't think he got the number.

[70_dc_alum]

the close up clip i saw of Bart after the flag throwing i thought he was going to cry.  looks just like my 3 year old

[Adam Sayer]

I should have stayed awake. I don't care what happens to New England as long as Brady-Moss hook up for 30+ points per week. I'm now 11-1 in Fantasy and A Pete has been a help.

[victorybell_57]

are the patriots going down this week?

[KYGrizzly]

I don't think so, but I would take Pittsburg plus the 14 points if I were a betting man.

[Adam Sayer]

Pittsburgh doesn't play well on the road with some very bad road losses on the record. The game is in New England, so 14 points may end up being close to the point differential.

[victorybell_57]

and their OC was the former OC in cleveland. he was not very good in cleveland, he'll mess up the burgh as well.

[Knightstalker]

Today let us remember our Soldiers and Sailors who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor and those who survived the attack in our prayers and thoughts.

[victorybell_57]

great pic of pearl harbor, but lennon stinks.

[Knightstalker]

great pic of pearl harbor, but lennon stinks.

Not to me.

[Adam Sayer]

A day that will live in infamy. I had forgot about today until a teacher brought it up this morning. I'm sure Nick Saban knows all about Pearl Harbor considering he compared his loss to Louisiana-Monroe to that as well as other American Disasters. Moron. It must be an LSU thing to be stupid. Les Miles brags because he was undefeated in regulation and Saban thinks losing a football game is equivalent to 9/11.

[SaintsFAN]

Paul Johnson: During the past six years at Navy, we played 29 BCS teams, in the large part from the ACC,'' Johnson said. "We averaged almost 30 points against them.''

Oh really buddy? So he thinks what worked against Duke, Stanford and Northwestern is going to win the ACC? He'll either be fired in 4 years or won't be running the option offense in year 2.

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[cave2bens]

Paul Johnson: During the past six years at Navy, we played 29 BCS teams, in the large part from the ACC,'' Johnson said. "We averaged almost 30 points against them.''

Oh really buddy? So he thinks what worked against Duke, Stanford and Northwestern is going to win the ACC? He'll either be fired in 4 years or won't be running the option offense in year 2.

retard

Perhaps a little premature and judgemental, Kevin?

As one, living in a neighborhood littered with GT grads and residing within fifteen minutes of the "Flats," there is a lot of excitement over DR's hire (and some consternation and concern in the minds of Bulldog Nation).

Granted, dealing with the academic and physical limitations of the service academies, Johnson played what best fit the profile of his players.  Similar schemes may not win each week in the ACC, but then again they just might create some havoc.  Besides being from western NC, originally, he had "some success" under Irv Russell at Georgia Southern before taking the helm and winning two, championships with the Eagles.  

The biggest issues, with the Institute over the past decade, have been local recruiting, especially aginst UGa, the Gators, and the Seminoles, and some questionable academic progress which led to the demise of Gailey, O'Leary, and the previous AD before Dan Radovich.  Johnson is perceived as one capable of correcting both of these shortcomings.  Correcting the six, straight losses to Richt?  That remains to be seen.  

This was the subject during last night's, beer and cigar driveway grilling, with several GTI profs and former players.  They figured that if Buck Belue was impressed with the credentials and manner of hiring (unlike UM, Arkansas, etc.), and worried for Martinez (UGa DC), it couldn't be bad.  

 

[Most Known, Unknown.]

College Football is so unpredictable, because coaches are fired at such a high rate, because the schools put so much emphasis on winning, and if you're at one of these high level school, then the pressure is on. Case in Point; The Coach from Arkansas in 10 years had successful teams, and played in a tough Sec Conf, had so much pressure to win, and when he did, he still received so much flack, its amazing how the game has transcended into nothing but winning, what about educating these kids, making sure that they are receiving a quality education? Congrats to Coach Hallett for being name Region Coach Of The year and to all the players from the HCAC for being selected to the team as well!! McFadden in an upset for the trophy tonight!!!       

[victorybell_57]

how is running the option a bad offense? something tells me he's a good coach and he'll find a way to get it done. nobody said the option was bad 10 years ago when everybody ran some form of it. or even 5 years before that, when everybody ran the option.

running the option at a high level in the acc will benefit him greatly. my only reason is this: nobody else runs it and it will make the Defensive Coordinator go bonkers sunday through saturday. when you only see it once a season, you have to re-think the whole game plan.