SB Nation User Blog: Pete the Streak

Can someone 'splain this to me?

Pete the Streak — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:12:03 -0000

As a result of Bama's latest foray into the land of NCAA violations, part of the penalty (besides the fine and a pretty much useless type of probation) is the 'vacating' of any wins in which the transgressors participated.

What, exactly, does that mean? If Bama loses the wins, but the opponent in those games is not credited with a win, where did it go? Is the opponent stuck with the loss? Did the game go down the memory hole? Does Bama's, say, 7-5 season become an 0-5 season?

Can someone explain? Use small words, please.

'Preciate it.

Sanderson Hire produces quick results

Pete the Streak — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:42:21 -0000

Two of the biggest names in Pennsylvania's primo wrestling class of 2010 have committed to ~~Cael the Animal~~ Penn State within days of his hiring. The Alton twins provide a double shot of ass kick, and appear to be actively recruiting some of the other studs in Pa.'s stable.

While I expected Cael to grab some of the ridiculous Pa. talent for Penn State, I didn't expect to see it happen nearly instantaneously.

Penn State's recruiting has just shifted into warp speed, and I'm sure Sanderson will keep the throttle wide open. This is why he took the PSU job - he loves Pa. high school wrestling.

To serious wrestling fans, this is tremendous news.

http://www.centredaily.com/153/story/1249758.html

2004 was the last of the 'Dark Years',

Pete the Streak — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:58:17 -0000

but what really sparked the late season surge, and that goal-line stand that led into the glory of 2005? Was it simply the players feeling that enough was enough? Better coaching? Underclassmen stepping up?

We may never know for sure. However, it's possible the team took some much needed inspiration, and a lesson on the consequences of dissing PSU from a group you'd least expect.

I present to you - Cheerleaders with Attitude:

http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/photogallery/adventures-in-cheerleading.html?curPhoto=4

I don't remember hearing about any of this (which doesn't mean it wasn't well known by the rest of you folks).

I love it - as long as the cheerleaders involved were of the female gender. Were they? The story doesn't really say. PLEASE tell me it was our hot women kickin' some PSU-mocking ass!

Wonder of wonders

Pete the Streak — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:06:13 -0000

Our favorite PG columnist, Mr. Ron Cook, actually took a fairly firm stand behind JoePa in the All-Time Winningest Coach race.

Read, and be amazed: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09069/954416-87.stm

Of course, this being Cook, he felt obligated to toss in the ridiculousness of Joe coaching from the press box . No mention of the minor detail regarding a hip that got replaced; he just laid it out as if this has been Joe's MO for years.

While the basis for the column is the FSU penalties, he does manage to hit on the point that has bugged us 'purists' over the years: his 31 wins at Howard College / Samford University. And overall, does a nice job of praising Joe as both a coach and, more importantly, as a man.

Surprisingly, a nice write by Cook. It reinforces to me the validity of the 'blind squirrel', if not the 'stopped clock' theories. I can't imagine Cook being correct twice a single day of his life.

Women's V-Ball Update

Pete the Streak — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:31:49 -0000

#1 ranked PSU's defending NC ladies swept #8 Cal 3-0 today to move into the Final 4. They are now 36-0 on the year. Pretty dominating.

What's really dominating, though, is the way they did it: by sweeping every match 3-0. That's right - they haven't dropped a single game (or set, as they're called now) since the 4th game of last year's title match. 109 straight, breaking Forida's long-time NCAA mark of 105. Folks, THAT'S domination.

They are off to Nationals in Omaha next week, and two wins means becoming back-to-back National Champions.

Let's go Lady Lions!

(Yes - they're waaay hot. Sorry to pre-empt you guys.)

#984 in an infinite series

Pete the Streak — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:41:57 -0000

#984 in an infinite series

Wait - let me just wipe this tear from my eye.......

There. Much better.

How much disdain must a team have for an opponent to keep laying out such prime bulletin board material? It's as if we won't even be a variable in the game equation.

Every time I read this stuff, I have to smile, and remember how MIami simply couldn't shut up pre-game, then couldn't put up in-game.

It's like deja vu for the second time.

Last day to vote JoePa as COY

Pete the Streak — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:45:54 -0000

There's just something about seeing Joe behind Mark Richt that drives me crazy. I have no idea what the vote totals are, but I've had my family voting 6 times a day (3 times at home, 3 times at work). We don't seem to getting anywhere.

If we can send this to everyone today, who knows?

http://www.coachoftheyear.com/?&src=COY;ESPN

I know this really means nothing, but I don't care - Joe's my guy, and I'm sticking with him.

Mark Richt? Bleech.

Vote early, vote often.

Iowa Fans Enjoy the Blowout

Pete the Streak — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:02:35 -0000

Iowa hammered the Gophers on the field, while Iowa fans were hammering each other in a restroom's handicapped stall. The two performed their own version of a blowout, apparently to a standing ovation from onlookers:

http://www.twincities.com/ci_11075245?source=most_viewed

When you make the Drudge Report, you've really made a name for yourself. Not a cherished one maybe, but a name nonetheless: Fool.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081126/NEWS/81126006

Too much wine? That, my friends, would not fly (or even taxi) in this household. All they can be grateful for is that the Jumbotron doesn't film restroom athletics. At least as far as we know. Perhaps an enterprising onlooker caught the act via phonecam, and YouTube will have a new hit entitled "Will She Gopher It?"

Sorry. This whole thing just cracks me up.

Encouraging SI.com Article

Pete the Streak — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:12:49 -0000

I read this, and felt a little better about Saturday night. More of this, please:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/cory_mccartney/10/23/osu-psu/index.html

By the way - are we all voting for JoePa every day in this mock-neo-pseudo-quasi Coach of the Year poll? I still can't stand to see those other poseurs ahead of our guy.

Link here: http://www.coachoftheyear.com/?&src=COY;ESPN

Also, Galen and TB still leading the Rivals offense / defense Power Rankings:

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/viewCFSE.asp

Let's Go State !!

Bad Decisions, Lost Opportunities

Pete the Streak — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:37:39 -0000

While we're all greatly enjoying Penn State's success this year and the national recognition that comes with it, I'll bet there are a few guys that are watching from afar and wondering "what if?".

Namely, Chris Baker, Phil Taylor, and Chris Bell.

Three players (two likely starters and another expected to see significant playing time) that could have been integral parts of something very special, and had their own abilities showcased by this team's vast exposure, are not. Simply because they would not (or could not) act responsibly, they've relegated themselves to obscure footnote status in a great story that's still being written.

In a way, that's sad. It's also incredibly dumb.

None of these guys got canned for a first offense, which indicates either gross stupidity or severe immaturity. More probably, both. In addition to missing what must be an unimaginable thrill in being involved in this team's run, the amount of money they've cost themselves is potentially staggering. They're losing out on all this only because they had to act like jerks. Repeatedly.

And yet, it's possible that this year's team is as successful as it is BECAUSE these three are no longer around. Maybe they were the proverbial cancer that needed to be excised - the old 'addition by subtraction' formula. Maybe witnessing them get bounced got almost every else's attention focused a little tighter. Almost everyone; the 'pot in the apartment' incident still leaves me shaking my head in disbelief, considering that what happened to the aforementioned trio occurred beforehand. Hopefully, those involved now have a clue; they will not get another chance.

While I wish the best for Taylor, Baker and Bell in the future, it's difficult for me to muster up much sympathy. Squandering second and third chances to name your own future indicates to me they weren't truly deserving of the first.

Or maybe I'm just a cranky old bastard.