It's Not Plagiarism If You Link To It Is Talking Spring Football
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Yes, lots of this next year, please. (Original photo credit: Benjamin Roberts / Iowa City Press-Citizen)
* Spring Media Day Roundup. Iowa football's Kremlin-like veil of secrecy was briefly lifted on Wednesday to allow members of the media to conduct brief interviews with various players and watch a bit of practice. There wasn't any earth-shaking news, but we did learn a few things.
- Shaun Prater, one of the rhabdo-afflicted players, spoke out on his ordeal (paraphrased: being in the hospital for a week sucks), declined to join the national media's blame game against Doyle or Ferentz, and noted that he'd spent winter break lifting weights and playing basketball to stay in shape.
- Tyler Nielsen provided more details about the neck injury that sidelined him last fall (he probably suffered the initial injury in the Michigan game, two weeks before the pain got so bad he was forced to stop playing during the Michigan State game), the boredom of rehab, and going hunting for wild boar (!) in Arkansas.
- Broderick Binns says "the sky's the limit" for the new-look Iowa defensive line and that no one really knows what to expect from them (true) and that that unfamiliarity isn't necessarily a bad thing (let's hope so). Mike Daniels noted that Iowa defensive linemen have gotten used to filling big shoes, from Matt Roth and Jonathan Babineaux to Matt Kroul and Mitch King to Christian Ballard, Adrian Clayborn, and Karl Klug now. One thing's for sure: these guys aren't lacking for confidence heading into 2011.
- In terms of the practice portion of the media day, Morehouse noted a few things:
- The first-team offensive line had Riley Reiff and Marcus Zusevics at tackle, Brandon Scherff and Adam Gettis at guard, and James Ferentz at center. (Nolan MacMillan didn't practice.)
- DT Thomas Nardo and DE Joe Forgy joined Daniels and Lebron Daniel on the first-team defensive line. (No mention of where Binns was.)
- James Morris (MLB), Nielsen (OLB), and Christian Kirksey/Anthony Hitchens (WLB) were the first-team linebackers.
- Micah Hyde played free safety which "might be a set thing," while BJ Lowery took over his spot at cornerback and Colin Sleeper and Jordan Bernstine rotated at strong safety.
What does all this mean? Possibly nothing -- it is just a portion of one practice (out of fifteen total practices this spring) and going into spring football we knew that Iowa would be experimenting with different combinations at all of those positions. On the other hand, it is in line with much of the chatter we heard heading into spring ball (particularly the Hyde-to-free safety move), so there may be some substance to these moves. The most interesting movement is in the secondary, since it involves moving a player (Hyde) from a position he was getting pretty good at by the end of last season (CB) and moving him into a brand-new spot (FS); either he's a savant at free safety or the other options are really terrifying or Lowery is turning heads at cornerback (he's apparently already ahead of Greg Castillo and Willie Lowe on the depth chart). Or some combination thereof. Incidentally, the Morehouse link above also contains a handful of videos shot from the practice if that sort of thing floats your boat.
Also: the Norm-mobile was in attendance.
* Illi-who? So those reports from a few weeks ago that Illinois and Wisconsin would be cycling back on the Iowa football schedule in 2013 and 2014? Totally bogus, says the Gazoo's Scott Dochterman. Wisconsin is one of the two cross-division teams sliding back onto the schedule, but the other isn't Illinois -- it's Ohio State. The upshot is that Iowa won't go four years between Ohio State games (they'll only take off 2011 and 2012). The downside is that Iowa and Illinois will go at least six years between games (unless they meet in the Big Ten Champion -- sorry, I can't finish that sentence with a straight face). Six years! There's no way Zook will still be there in 2015, which is what really makes us sad. In related scheduling news, Brendan Stiles notes that the scheduling isn't exactly random and that there are a few patterns at work. The fact that Iowa is scheduling buddies with jNW is, of course, totally unacceptable. Fuck you, Delanybot 9000.
* The Insight Bowl that never was. Rememember the heady days of early December, when it seemed preordained that we would be getting an early look at the Iowa-Nebraska rivalry with a meeting in the Insight Bowl? Turns out Tom Osborne was thinking the same thing thing:
Q: The fact that the Big 12 sent you to play an opponent you'd already played (Washington in the Holiday Bowl), did you feel like that was sort of a rude farewell?
A: Well, I don't know how much the Big 12 had to do with that. It appeared that the logical step was to go to Phoenix and play in the Insight Bowl against Iowa, which would have been a Big Ten preview. Whether that was something Big 12 officials had something to do with, I don't know. It would have been a logical game, and the Big 12 is tied into the Fiesta Bowl and the Insight Bowl, so I'm sure they had some influence.
It certainly would have been a more logical game than giving the world a Nebraska-Washington rematch no one was dying to see. Still, we'll be getting Iowa-Nebraska in eight months anyway and the Insight Bowl we got certainly provided some memorable moments.
* 3-4 is the new hotness, even at Iowa. Speaking of the Insight Bowl, remember when the Iowa defense introduced a few wrinkles into the gameplan against Missouri and played some 3-4 sets? Mas Casa does and wonders if that was a sign of things to come in 2011. We're not looking at a wholesale switch to a 3-4 -- as Ferentz notes in the article, Iowa simply doesn't have the personnel to do that (although Carl Davis is a more intriguing prospect to be that space-eating DT in a 3-4 than Iowa has had in a long, long time) -- but in special situations? Missouri was hardly the only spread offense Iowa played last year and they'll certainly seeing more than a few this year. It might also be an easy way to get Morris and Bruce Davis on the field at the same time, which could be important considering they could be two of our best linebackers and they're nominally stuck at the same position (MLB).
* South Dakota has always been my least favorite Dakota. On the heels of their win over the Iowa hoopyballers back in November, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits added another win over an Iowa team on Tuesday, with a 7-4 win over the Iowa baseballers in 14 innings. Iowa (9-13) blew a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth before giving up a bases-loaded double in the top of the 14th inning. The Hawkeyes also lost to the Jackrabbits, 10-5, on Wednesday. At least the women's teams at Iowa can beat teams from South Dakota.
LONG BALLZ
* Iowa's looking into an alleged recruiting violation involving off-campus contact with a recruit during a recruiting "dead zone." Chances are this will be as meaningful as that Ashton Kutcher secondary violation was last fall.
* After Iowa's Pro Day last week, Dochterman also took in DJK's unofficial Pro Day in Iowa City and conducted a nice Q & A with him. As always, DJK gives thoughtful, interesting answers to the questions.
* The walk-on news is flowing in now; in addition to the news of CB recruit Gavin Smith a few days ago, Rivals notes that Iowa also added Adam Cox, a fullback recruit out of Illinois. PlannedSickDays has all your caring is creepy video needs covered. Also: Cox? lawl
* Fifty-four Iowa student-athletes were named to the Big Ten's Winter Academic All-Conference team, including Eric May, Luke Lofthouse, Blake Rasing, and Jamie Printy (who I single out not to diminish anyone else, but because you're probably a bit more familiar with May or Lofthouse than you are the members of the men's gymnastics team). A well-deserved kudos to everyone who made the list.
* "There's something about being in front of a live camera where if that beer is within three feet of me, I'm going to catch it." God bless Stone Cold.
* Finally, the wit and wisdom of Bear Lawyer:
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I feel like we (Iowa football) have been WORKING to get
Jordan Bernstine on the field. Seems like we’re trying to force something that may not be natural.
Not natural?
As in, “any lengthy period of injury free play is so aberrant as to violate the laws of nature” not natural?
Or “there’s really no place he fits into this defense but we’re not ready to just put him on the bench and admit it won’t work” not natural?
I think his production between injuries has shown enough promise to give him the opportunity to earn a spot.
If he goes down as a “bust” (as you seem to employ), it’s more of the Dace Richardson variety and not the JC6 variety.
by PackerHawk on Apr 1, 2011 8:22 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I said imply
I’m not sure what you were getting with your original comment. One interpretation is implying that Bernstine won’t work, and given his high rankings and potential out of high school followed by injuries and deciding that it isn’t natural to have a place for him that would possibly qualify as a bust if he never holds down a starting spot through a season.
by PackerHawk on Apr 1, 2011 8:30 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry I took so long
I had to like work and stuff. What a bunch of bullshit. Anyway, what I was trying to say was that I feel like the coaches realize the potential that Bernstine has but they just can’t find a place for him. Obviously he isn’t going to work out at CB so they’re trying someplace else. Thus, (I feel like) they’re attempting to place him wherever they can…and that place might not work either.
I think safety is where Bernstine is going to have to make it happen.
The injuries have probably put a massive damper on his ability to improve during his time in Iowa City and, according to DJK’s twitter feed, his coverage skills aren’t great. If Bernstine has any hope of making it to the next level, he’ll have to show an ability to excel at safety. Hell, Spievey was one of the best corner’s at Iowa in some time and he lasted just weeks at the position in Detroit before dropping back.
by The Mexican't on Apr 1, 2011 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Spievey is tagged to be the starter at Safety in 2011
His troubles continued with getting burned and not recovering. He has been impressive in his new role with a two ints. in the last three games.
If Lowery is taking to the CB position it would be really beneficial to have some extra speed in Hyde at safety. Coverage shouldn’t be an issue, hopefully he will adapt to run support. Bernstine saw quite a bit of time in the secondary during the Insight Bowl, not the greatest performance from the unit but hopefully he has things figured out.
"Sometimes the truth gets in the way of a good story" - KF
by The Bacon Explosion on Apr 1, 2011 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
i think CB to Safety is a pretty natural progression with Iowa CBs
given the coverages being run. if I’m not mistaken, charles godfrey also plays safety for the carolina panthers.
Berstine to safety makes a lot of sense if this is true
especially SS. His coverage skills might not be the best, and with near-constant injury any improvement has probably regressed, but he is a very hard hitter (see e.g., the 2008 Minnesota game). Which would make him a natural for SS, plus I think he played safety in high school
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
It may be a temporary rotation
given Tanner Miller made some hay around bowl time and is not practicing this spring.
Damn you super sperm!
by Feelin' Orney on Apr 1, 2011 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Bernstine at safety
does not seem unnatural to me. He played safety and not corner in high school, and he was excellent at that position. He was recruited as a safety. He was converted to corner at Iowa because of his athletic ability, but his progression has been hampered by injuries. There were even some rumblings that he preferred playing safety.
Anyone know if Coach Parker used a 3-4 set in the past...
…while at other schools? It seems like Norm’s “Bend but don’t break” would allow for any defensive formations, I guess, as long as the results were the same (didn’t Iowa allow a rather low number of plays +20 yards last season and even fewer in 2009?). Are there particular guys they want filling particular roles/situations? Last season’s D suffered from some tough injuries and a d-line that played almost the whole game, leading to late game let downs. It seems to me if it’s not broken, why fix it. Norm’s scoring d has been boss, and at the end of the day, if we have more points (I’m looking at you KoK), ta da. Avoid the injury bug, get more guys in for more reps in the d-line, and conditioning and we’ll have a very, very good defense.
"Hardcore will never die, but you will."
Do we have a LB/DB that could be the 4th LB as a hybrid nickelback/LB?
It seems like this would be really useful against the spread 3-4-5 WR sets. Although it would likely hurt the run D a little. Still mad at Dane Sanzenbacher (or however you spell that doucher’s name) torching us from the slot.
by DJK's bongwater on Apr 1, 2011 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Hitchens/Kirksey
both are a little undersized to be true LBs, or at least tradiational Iowa/B1G LBs, but apparently have great speed and really impressed the coaches. As I mentioned to MasCasa, running a bit more 3-4 essentially solves the LB problem of how to get both Morris and Davis on the field while still utilizing the speed/athleticism that Kirksey and Hitchens reportedly bring to the table.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
The 3-4 idea is intriguing, but, as Ferentz pointed out, Iowa really would need a giant DT to surface.
The 310 pound freshman Carl Davis sounds like he’s got potential to fill that nosetackle role, but he may also be a bit raw.
by The Mexican't on Apr 1, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't see us running it often
just a bit more than what has been used (i.e. 3rd and long obvious passing situations). Against a jNW-type team, using the 3-4 a bit more would give us the flexibility to not get eaten alive by their short, controlled passing game. Or at least, hopefully so.
But you’re absolutely right, we will remain a base 4-3 defense. Like most of the college football world. It always amazes me when college football teams try to jump on the 3-4 base D bandwagon, there just aren’t enough huge DTs, and overly large DEs, to make that work in the college football ranks.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Not only that, but a team needs to have the LB corps to fly to the ball, as well.
If a program establishes itself as a 34 program, then it would be significantly simpler as they could recruit the kids that fit their needs, but transitioning from a base 43 to a base 34 is going to be troublesome.
I don’t know that a base 34 D would work in the run-first B1G anyway.
by The Mexican't on Apr 1, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I spend most of my day
thinking about 34 D’s
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Apr 1, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
You and me both
around here, they’re known as “HoyaGoon kryptonite”
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Huh?
what did you say? I got really distracted there for part of this thread.
"Sometimes the truth gets in the way of a good story" - KF
by The Bacon Explosion on Apr 1, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Given Diesel's enormous build
I could see him being a nosetackle. He might not have the overwhelming bulk but I’d wager he’s got the strength necessary.
Please note that the internet does not, as of yet, have a sarcasm font.
for a 3-4 it is almost solely a question of size
you need someone physically large enough to engage two blockers. Strength matters of course, but the key factor is sheer size.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
We've used the 3-4
at various points of pretty much every season. Of course, we generally use it in place of a nickel defense. In any event, its really nothing new, unless we start using it in different situations than we have been.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
by Brock8144 on Apr 1, 2011 8:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Norms look is the balls
I fully expect him to slam a glass a scotch a la Mad Men at any point.
"I don't believe in quotes" - Karl Klug
Every thing i read from DJK makes me love him all over again
Seriously, he has never blamed anyone but himself, not once. Nothing before or since has made me think that DJK is anything more than a kid who made a stupid mistake that kids sometimes make (Robinson too for that matter)
I get the feeling DJK is getting set up for one of those amazing moments where he wins the NFL MVP and Ferentz is the one who walks out and gives it to him, they hug and all is forgiven.
by justsomehawkeyefan on Apr 1, 2011 9:17 AM CDT reply actions
I weep for that day
because their severed relationship is just sad and disappointing (disappointing isn’t quite the right word, but it’s close).
I feel like I should apologize for getting DJK in hot water
by DJK's bongwater on Apr 1, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Hot bong water?
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
by Brock8144 on Apr 1, 2011 8:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't get all the DJK love
Okay he’s a very good football player who played his ass off, good for him. How many other players has Ferentz had this amount of problems with who didn’t get arrested on a regular basis?
by Chief Okemos on Apr 1, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
if by regular basis
you mean once.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Apr 1, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Regular basis?
That’s some pretty weak trolling. DJK was arrested once. The “problems” that Ferentz had with DJK were personality clashes, there were no signs that DJK was a problem in the locker room. DJK was a great player and should be remembered as such.
by The Mexican't on Apr 1, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I wish we could know what caused the tensions before the arrest
But neither of them will talk about it.
by DJK's bongwater on Apr 1, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
To both their credit, actually
DJK has said a few things indicating he takes responsibility for the personality clash, but that is what it ultimately was: two guys with just two entirely separate world views butting heads at time.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I won't respond to the troll part
I wasn’t saying he got arrested on a regular basis. I was saying that the coaches typically don’t punish folks unless they get in trouble with the law.
I find it hard to believe they’d have this much of an issue with a guy just because he’s a “free spirit” or however you choose to think of him. There have been plenty of colorful and outspoken players who’ve gotten along splendidly at Iowa. Have you ever thought that behind the charismaitic public persona there’s a true douche. Not saying he is but it would make more sense to me.
There's absolutely no
evidence that I’ve ever heard that he’s a douche. And on the subject of arrests, Ferentz’s own son James has been arrested TWICE for public intox. As pointed out, DJK was arrested once while at Iowa and had no prior arrests.
What bothers me is that DJK seems to have paid a higher price for his mistake than others who have had misdemeanors. One thing that DJK said that really bothered me in that interview was that he had reached out to Ferentz on several occasions, using a variety of channels, and he has received absolutely no response from him. He found out that he was kicked off the team when he read/heard about it in the media. He didn’t even have the decency to call him and inform him directly? To me, that is totally classless on Ferentz’s part. I’ve always been a big Ferentz supporter, but watching his response to the DJK incident has left a bad impression. Had Ferentz waited until a resolution in court before kicking him off the team (why not an indefinite suspension?), he at least could’ve participated in Iowa’s Pro Day. You would think that Ferentz would’ve allowed Iowa’s most productive wide receiver IN ITS HISTORY at least that courtesy.
FYI, here’s a list of recent players and their run-ins with the ICPD and decide for yourself whether DJK has been treated fairly.
• Broderick Binns, UI football, drunken driving (2010)
• Jewel Hampton, UI football, public intoxication (2010)
• Jordan Bernstine, UI football, public intoxication (2010)
• James Ferentz, UI football, public intoxication (2009);
• James Ferenz, UI football, possession of alcohol under the legal age (2008)
• Adrian Clayborn, UI football, assault causing injury (2009)
• Shaun Prater, UI football, drunken driving (2009)
• Tyler Christensen, UI football, public intoxication/criminal mischief (2009)
• Riley Reiff, UI football, public intoxication and interference with official acts (2008)
• Ryan Donahue, UI football, possession of alcohol under legal age (2008)
• Ricky Stanzi, UI football, possession of alcohol under legal age (2007)
• Bob Sanders, UI football, drunken driving (2002)
I understand that reasonable people can disagree… Just my .02
What's your deal?
by PCarroll_u_sm(j)irk on Apr 1, 2011 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Adding my thoughts...
I don’t know both sides of the story but it seems from the past that Ferentz has typically let the court process play out before any decision was made about playing time/suspensions. To me that’s what feels so odd about the situation. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
"You want an honest answer? I have no idea."
-Kirk Ferentz
by KF Bubblegum on Apr 1, 2011 7:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's precisely the reason
I think the conflict between DJK and the coaching staff is more serious than an old school coach vs flamboyant character. I haven’t heard a lot of former players condemning the injustice done to DJK for that matter.
You may have noticed
that players (even former players) don’t tend to criticize coaches. I’d be curious to know how many examples you can find of players ‘condemning’ the actions of their former coaches. My guess is that they’re extremely rare.
What's your deal?
by PCarroll_u_sm(j)irk on Apr 2, 2011 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, and this...
If DJK was such a troublemaker, why did Ferentz play him for FOUR years? Is it possibly that he had value* to the team? Convenient that Ferentz decides to boot him after his college career was basically over. Yes, I understand that Ferentz was taking a risk by not using him for the Insight Bowl. On the other hand, the season was basically in the shitter anyway.
- By value I mean both entertainment and economic value. DJK was often the most exciting player on the field which boosts fan interest. Moreover, a winning team translates into more tickets sold, prestigious BCS appearances (not to mention huge coaches salariies/bonuses). Cynical view? Absolutely. I just can’t get over the feeling that Ferentz used DJK and then displayed (what appears TO ME as) pettiness that likely has caused DJK a great deal more difficulty making his case for consideration in the NFL. That, to me makes Ferentz APPEAR to be small-minded and vindictive.
What's your deal?
by PCarroll_u_sm(j)irk on Apr 2, 2011 1:55 AM CDT up reply actions
The only thing that mitigates this
is if Ferentz is giving verbal support to DJK through his NFL connections. But we’ll never know if this sort of thing is happening
It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 2, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
"Coaches typically punish folks unless they get in trouble with the law"
That would imply he got in trouble with the law (prior to the ONE arrest). Pretty sure we would know if he had even been cited for jaywalking before that. And of course no other players have said anything, you think they want to be in Ferentz’s shithouse?
If you don’t want to have to respond to being called a troll, don’t troll.
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by Brock8144 on Apr 1, 2011 8:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm too old to know what a troll is
I was trying to say that this personality clash must be pretty serious if it’s caused him more trouble than other players have experienced from being arrested.
Also, DJK was in school for four years so there are alot of guys who’ve played with him who are out of school and not looking for a job in the NFL or coaching.
I used to blame DJK a lot.
And though I do think his mistake was dumb and a bit more serious than many think, I also must admit that he has “manned up” and taken the responsibility (which is easier to do if you don’t have to do jail time).
You don’t see many former team-mates taking up for DJK because many/most still love Ferentz, and you don’t usually throw your old coach under the bus for a guy who was doing coke.
This was a situation where nobody in black and gold was going to win. Ferentz looks a bit fuddy-duddy-ish (and Iowa fans already knew he was somewhat that way), and DJK looks like a kid who always wanted the spotlight, made a bad choice, and is now realizing how cold it can be in that spot-light.
We Iowa fans are pretty fortunate that, despite the DJK thing and the Adam Robinson late-season cavalcade, that we still won the Insight Bowl and can take something positive from the last 2 months of 2010.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Apr 1, 2011 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
especially the last paragraph. In a weird way I’m kind of glad DJK is gone. It made for good headlines but I think I’d rather see Marshall Yanda type headlines.
"You want an honest answer? I have no idea."
-Kirk Ferentz
Go Cyclones!
They should have sent a poet.
by Bucketochicken on Apr 1, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else chuckle a little when they saw Norm's wheels?
"I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score." - Dan Gable
He has to pimp that thing out
Anyone with photoshop skills – this is your cue.
"Sometimes the truth gets in the way of a good story" - KF
by The Bacon Explosion on Apr 1, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd buy one of those.
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
by BStylin Hawkye on Apr 1, 2011 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was going to be mecha-Norm
He must’ve decided that was a little too intimidating, especially after Rhabdogate
by DJK's bongwater on Apr 1, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I think of Baron Parkonnen
with the strength of a grizzly, the reflexes of a puma, and the wisdom of a man.
by Kluginator on Apr 1, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Automatic rec.
Which reminds me of this beautifulness: http://goodnightdune.com/
They should have sent a poet.
by Bucketochicken on Apr 1, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
that was beautiful. thanks
with the strength of a grizzly, the reflexes of a puma, and the wisdom of a man.
This bitch is green now.
Excellent
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
by BStylin Hawkye on Apr 1, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of Plagiarism
Lawyerbear has been around for two years longer than Bear Lawyer. To be fair, Lawyerbear has never consistently posted, opening up the field for an usurping ursine.
I wonder how Hockey Bear feels about all this?
DJK's interviews always leave Ferentz smelling like dick
with the strength of a grizzly, the reflexes of a puma, and the wisdom of a man.
by Kluginator on Apr 1, 2011 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Here’s a Rittenberg article on Nielsen that you missed Ross
Don’t try to use the excuse that it was posted 2 hours after you made this post.
“I feel like I’m pretty much back,” Nielsen said. “Still a little rusty, obviously, because we’ve had just a few pad practices. But once we get that first hit in, I feel fine. There’s no pain in my neck.”
Good news there.
by DJK's bongwater on Apr 1, 2011 11:06 AM CDT reply actions
Excellent news!
I feared that this injury was going to be career-ending for Nielsen. Now, I’m loving the idea of him finally fulfilling his potential in his final year as an active Hawkeye.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Apr 1, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel compelled to tell everyone
that Mad Men has been picked up for a 5th and 6th season, I’m excited.
I didn't order assholes with my whiskey
by White Lightning on Apr 1, 2011 11:34 AM CDT reply actions
Let's celebrate! Cocktails in my office!
by The Final Gun on Apr 1, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
That might lead to something that could result in
some “mandatory” classes.
Going, going, going, going, going, going, going, going.... Alright, I'll stop for now.
by EnergizerHawk on Apr 1, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
not really sure
I was expecting it back this summer, but if they just signed a deal for the 5th season, I don’t see how they could get it done in time. Besides, I think they actually shoot during the summer. I don’t really know. Here’s the link
http://blogs.amctv.com/mad-men/2011/04/amc-and-lionsgate-deal.php
I didn't order assholes with my whiskey
by White Lightning on Apr 1, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it won't be back until March 2012 because the negotiations took so long.
I’m pretty bummed we have to wait that long, but hopefully this season of True Blood can distract me for a while and not make the wait so bad.
by stanzi's ex-girlfriend on Apr 1, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
I’m looking forward to the time to catch up on Mad Men. I apparently am 4 seasons behind.
Going, going, going, going, going, going, going, going.... Alright, I'll stop for now.
by EnergizerHawk on Apr 1, 2011 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope you like it! I think it's one of the best shows on TV.
It’s very subtle in that it will hint at things rather than beat you over the head with it as with most American TV. My husband and I are used to Asian TV shows which are waaay more “figure it out yourself” type, so we really appreciate this about Mad Men.
by stanzi's ex-girlfriend on Apr 1, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
it's great.
i’ve only gotten through two seasons of the four and i’m hoping to get through the other two this summer. now i’m glad i won’t have to catch up on the fifth but can instead wait for it.
ALSO:
I heart True Blood. Sookie can read my mind anytime she wants to.
Going, going, going, going, going, going, going, going.... Alright, I'll stop for now.
by EnergizerHawk on Apr 1, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Eric is my main reason for watching.
If this season doesn’t stray too far from the plot of the 4th book (which I’m sure it will) it will be aweeeessoooommme.
by stanzi's ex-girlfriend on Apr 1, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, I need to finish season 3 also.
Life intervened in the middle of season 3 last summer. Thank goodness they’ve got an encore presentation of TB season 3 planned. I think it starts this weekend or next. Not entirely sure when.
Going, going, going, going, going, going, going, going.... Alright, I'll stop for now.
by EnergizerHawk on Apr 1, 2011 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I still haven't watched beyond season 1 (tough to schedule TV with school),
but my wife and I really liked True Blood. Can’t wait until we’re done with school so we can catch up on crap. Still never seen Mad Men, for example. Or Archer, or more than five episodes of Dexter, or any of Shameless, or Califonication, or, well, you get the idea. I mean, we’re so for behind in The Office, e.g., Jim & Pam haven’t even gotten married yet.
They should have sent a poet.
by Bucketochicken on Apr 1, 2011 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not too far behind on The Office
It’s just OK from there on out. Switch to Parks and Rec and you’ll be happy for it.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Apr 3, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Coker picture
hope he learns to run a bit lower, still looks like he’s got his center of gravity too high in that picture at the top.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
That was his biggest issue last year.
I think he’ll sort it out. If not right away, then after he gets decleated for the first time in B1G play.
by The Mexican't on Apr 1, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but
Given how awesomely he Duong’ed a free safety in the Insight with that running style, I’m comfortable with him doing his thing until proven otherwise.
Please note that the internet does not, as of yet, have a sarcasm font.
He also got stood up an stopped for no gain/short loss
a number of times where, had he been running lower, he would have churned out some serious positive yardage. Plus, running tall like that opens you up to more injuries, the thought of which AIRBHG is licking His chops at.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
SDSU
We have a very impressive team here. Won the Summit last year and were the first team in Summit history win a conference series against Oral Roberts.
I got 99 donuts cuz a bitch ate one.
by Pain in the Sash on Apr 1, 2011 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
I'mgoing to be dumb and call the fullback thing SOLVED!!!
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
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