SB Nation User Blog: Bald Eagle

Nunes coming to Stanford

Bald Eagle — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:17:45 -0000

Nunes coming to Stanford

According to ESPN and as heard on ESPN radio this AM, Josh Nunes, a top QB prospect from California, has decommitted from Tennessee and is now coming to play for Jim Harbaugh at Stanford.
Looking forward to some great games managed by Nunes and Brehaut at the Rose Bowl in about 2 or 3 years.

Anyone who doubted Harbaugh in the past has to give him props for bringing in one of the best recruiting classes in the Pac 10 next year.

A Stat Worth Noting

Bald Eagle — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:37:59 -0000

A Stat Worth Noting

The total of the combined 14 losses by SuC under Sneaky Petey add up to less than the 59-0 margin of loss UCLA had against BYU. Wow that was tough to read and makes the road to recovery that our football program has under Coach Neu even more daunting.

Plans for Saturday? An Evening at Drake

Bald Eagle — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:26:03 -0000

Mrs. Bald Eagle alerted me to the fact that we have plans this Saturday night. That's right, she is taking me and 2 of my 3 little Bald Eagles to an evening of fun at Drake to watch our gridiron warriors have a little scrimmage.

G-d I love that woman. No expensive dinners, or boring movies or reconnecting with old friends. Just some quality time on a beautiful summer evening with the family and our favorite football team on the campus of the best University in land.

The boys will get a poster, meet some of our Bruin Warriors, get some autographs, we'll dine in the Food Zone (not my first choice as for culinary experiences, but I have to be mindful of the whole experience). Here is the link to the official site for all the details.

Sorry all you non-locals won't be able to join me on my "date" but I'm sure we'll get a recap from some of the Nation faithful who will be out there with me and fam. I may even invite greatgymnasticsschool to join me and the Mrs on our magical date at Drake, if I wasn't worried that the Mrs would be tempted to go home with him instead of me and the kids.

Go Bruins.

My Passion Bucket is Overflowing!!

Bald Eagle — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:26:11 -0000

I was there last Saturday when CRN had everyone drinking from the passion bucket; from the fans in top rows, near the rafters and banners, to those paying top dollar sitting courtside. Every person at Pauley was on their feet cheering wildly. Even the Zona fans sitting next to me were impressed. "This guy is really good," was their reaction.

And the loudest and longest cheers were for CW, as the Bruin fans appreciated that he could have easily jumped ship and sought greener and possibly richer pastures elsewhere, but instead chose to remain at the University he loves and become part of one of the all time best coaching staffs in college football history.

Having worked at several large companies for a number of CEO's, both good and not-so-good, CRN has shown the characteristics of what it means to be a true leader. KD gave it lip service but never lived it. CRN giving equal and substantial praise and recognition to his two right-hand men is exactly what leaders do. If they fail, CRN will remain accountable. When we succeed, he will again douse them with the praise they deserve. No more sidestepping issues and passing off blame or making excuses. This is no longer "football 101". CRN is the generous, passionate professor who makes sure you understand, even though the answers may be obvious to him.

While there were moments during CRN's rousing speech and introductions that it appeared he was going a bit "Howard Dean", once you remembered this is football and not politics, you appreciated that CRN may not be the guy you want leading our country, but there is no one better right now to run the UCLA football program.

CRN has done more in the few months as our head coach then KD did in five years. From managing the media, creating positive buzz about the football program, to recruiting exceptional talent (coaches and players) and making UCLA fans believe that a National Championship in football is a realistic and attainable goal.

I am one of those fans Kristy spoke of on her post at Bruinzone.com. I dress my sons in Bruin gear, from the Crocks to the Jerseys. My mood is affected by whether the Bruins win or lose. I scream at the bad calls and go berserk when we make great plays! My sons have had birthday parties at Bruin home baseball games. I wear my Bruin wear proudly, win or lose, outside, so the other half of LA sees that even in defeat, I'm still proud to be part of the Bruin family. And right now, wearing my gear has never felt better!!!

Go Bruins.