SB Nation User Blog: Roland86

It should be a good challenge. They're a good, sound defense. They play a heck of a game.

Roland86 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:33:29 -0000

It should be a good challenge. They're a good, sound defense. They play a heck of a game.

Dennis Landolt doing his best JoePa imitation

Gators Star gets a rough sounding DUI

Roland86 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:42 -0000

Gators Star gets a rough sounding DUI

Over/Under on quarters he gets suspended for by Earvin Myers?
I'd set the bar at 1 and take the under.

The lesson Meyer delivered: Nothing, not even thuggish behavior, will be allowed to substantively...

Roland86 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:23:37 -0000

The lesson Meyer delivered: Nothing, not even thuggish behavior, will be allowed to substantively interfere with our pursuit of a repeat national title.

- From Pat Forde, who happens to be one of the biggest doucheas at the douchea leader in sports. I can't believe he actually said something I agree with.

Hull up for Campell Award (Formerly the Draddy Trophy)

Roland86 — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:37:14 -0000

Hull up for Campell Award (Formerly the Draddy Trophy)

This is the so-called "academic hiesman." I think this would be an incredible thing for one of student athletes to achieve, plus I really dig that he is an engineering student.

My 2 Abraham Lincolns

Roland86 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:32:55 -0000

Well, I am still numb as I am sure a lot of you are. I by NO means expected a blow out, but a workman like win is what I thought would happen. Good job Iowa. Gradulations. You dirty dirty corn farming hill people. You earned it. I wish I didn't hate you as much as I do. I hope some day down the road we can be friends and laugh about this.

If any NFL scouts want to know what Sean Lee is worth, or how good he is, watch this game. You can tell almost more by his absence than by his play.

I wish Jay never said the words "Spread HD." Now I have to put up with endless retarded puns about being stuck in "SD". Hardy Har Har.

I so badly want a Houston-Boise St national title game. More than I want anything else in the world. I obviously know this will never ever ever ever ever happen. A boy can dream can't he.

STFU about Tim Tebow. Please. He wasn't the first, he won't be last golden boy. Get over it. He is a very very good college football player. I just want a picture to arise of him at a party with a beer in one hand and a nude co-ed in the other. Can you imagine the headlines? TEBOW INDULGES IN SINS OF THE FLESH; TIME FOR THE RAPTURE IS NIGH!

I still do not think this is an awful team. I just am not overly impressed by anyone in league besides Iowa, and maybe tOSU; everyone else on the slate still has question marks like us. Last year, we held it together after losing to Iowa. Clark responded by killing it the rest of the way. Lets pray he does that again this year.

At least Stanzi didn't torch us? I know its largely because he didn't have too, due to very gracious field position, but he did have 2 picks and no TD passes so, yay for that? Our secondary isn't even a third as bad as our Oline. I mean they aren't great either, but we rarely have a GREAT secondary anyways right?

I like so many of you need to remind myself that it is just a game. Just one game out of many. Losing hurts so freaking badly. It hurts way more than winning feels good. However, I have more pressing issues to worry about than this. This loss will hurt much less if Iowa wins the league and wins its bowl. I still have grand hopes of us pulling it out, maybe we can have one of those great co-championships that tOSU is so fond of?

I am currently watching "The Waterboy." It is at the scene where they play Iowa and win. It is making me laugh and feel slightly better. Now its the scene where UM uses their towel-boy at wideout. I think Gerg might try that only at DB.

I just don't want everything to be doom and gloom around here for the nest week or longer. I still want happiness and optimism. Cautious optimism, yes. Lets turn our focus on putting up 63 on Illinois MRob style.

Writing this was somewhat therapeutic for me. Thank you for withstanding my rambles. I have already moved on through writing this and can laugh and be merry again. Don't let this eat at you, it isn't worth. Although, I'd suggest avoiding BHGP for awhile.

Oh, and Rambler., I prefer my crow deep fried and wrapped in bacon.

College Football HOF moving to the ATL from South Bend

Roland86 — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:05:50 -0000

College Football HOF moving to the ATL from South Bend

"Washington wasn't the better team. They just outplayed us,"

Roland86 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:49:51 -0000

"Washington wasn't the better team. They just outplayed us,"

-Joe McKnight, USC

I see these quotes by guys across the country. Whatever happened to "gradulations to them, they did the things we didn't and won" or "no comment" Just because you are better on paper doesn't give you a W, you have to play for it. So, if you get out-played, you lose.

"We should have beat them by two or three touchdowns. Easy, man,"

Roland86 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:46:05 -0000

"We should have beat them by two or three touchdowns. Easy, man,"

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4469206

Just maybe a little over-confident for someone who has proven almost nothing on the field and has won ZERO big games. Grow up, I hope you succeed at somepoint so I don't feel foolish for once wanting you on my favorite team.

1 Reason to hate Eastern Illinois

Roland86 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:33:34 -0000

1 Reason to hate Eastern Illinois

Former Iowa QB Jake Christensen is now the starter at E. Illinois.

Nittany Lions in the NFL

Roland86 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:11:36 -0000

I figured with the NFL season just around the corner I would find out what the scoop is with our former Nittany Lions that are now in the NFL.

Anthony Adams DT, Bears: Anthony has a starting NT position nailed down for the Chicago Bears.

Jay Alford DT, Giants: Jay's season is over with a knee injury and he is now on IR.

Levi Brown OT, Cardinals: He'll continue being the starting RT for the defending NFC champs.

Deon Butler WR, Seahawks: Deon has impressed many in his short time in Seattle and as a rookie has worked his way into the 3rd/4th WR spot and will be returning some punts. Probably looks best out of our rookies so far.

Kerry Collins QB, Titans: Kerry returns his 15 year NFL experience as the man in Tennessee.

Dan Connor LB, Panthers: Dan only played 3 games in his rookie season, but is listed as the #2 MLB for 2009.

Bobby Engran WR, Chiefs: The long time Seahawk brings his experience to KC, looks to continue his solid 2-4WR play.

Maurice Evans DE, Buccaneers: Mo was signed by the Bucs and is on the 53 man as a reserve DE. Congrats on making a roster Mo.

John Gilmore TE, Buccaneers: John continue to be the Buc's 3rd TE. Did have 1 TD catch and 150yds last year.

Robbie Gould K, Bears: Still the starting PK for the Chicago Bears.

Tamba Hali DE, Chiefs: Has had production drop since rookie season, and will be playing some OLB in the Chiefs new 3-4 scheme.

Bryant Johnson WR, Lions: Bryant is getting a chance to start in Detroit after being a consistent 3 for his first 6 years.

Larry Johnson Jr, RB, Chiefs: The embattled RB looks to regain his footing as a go to guy. If he keeps his nose clean, is a pro bowl talent.

Ed Johnson DT, Colts: The troubled young DT has been given yet another chance to prove himself. It will be awhile beofer he regains enough trust and PT to re-take his old starting DT job.

Jeremy Kapinos P, Packers: Kapinos won the starting P job in camp this year after being signed and playing in the last few games for the Pack last season

Jimmy Kennedy DT, Vikings: Currently occupying a reserve role behind the 'Williams Wall' in Minny.

Justin King CB, Rams: Justin missed his entire rookie season after showing some promise in camp. He is a back up corner and could see some time in the nickel.

Aaron Maybin DE/LB, Bills: Bill's first pick is expected to contribute as a pass rusher immediately.

Sean McHugh TE, Steelers: Sean has been placed on IR for the season.

Kareem Mckenzie OT, Giants: Kareem is holding down the RT position for the G-men.

Rich Orhnberger OG, Patriots: The 4th round pick is slated to be the back-up at RG for the Pats.

Paul Posluszny LB, Bills: The starting MLB and leader of Penn State Buffalo campus's defense.

Tyler Reed OG, Bears: Well, he is a reserve gaurd, thats about all I can find.

Michael Robinson RB, 49ers: Our beloved M-Rob may not get the carries, but he is the ST captain for the 9ers.

Bryan Scott FS, Bills: Starting FS for the defense of the apparently PSU loving Bills.

Tony Stewart TE, Raiders: Back-up tight end for the raiders, looks to get some more PT this season.

Cameron Wake LB/DE, Dolphins: After an insane two seasons in Canada, Cameron(formerly Derek) saw a lot of interest and was signed by Parcells. He'll have a role similar to that of Maybins. Get sacks.

Derrick Williams WR, Lions: Wheels is listed as the back up to Calvin Johnson and will have his usual duties of returning kicks and punts.

- Apparently AQ landed on the Steeler's practice squad, but I haven't heard about our other seniors from last year's squad, also the likes of Smolko, Macklin, Phillips, Watson, and Hunt are floating around. Alan Zemaitis and Rodney Kinlaw are tearing it up in the CFL. And at last sighting, Yaacov Yisrael was running routes for the Pittsburgh RiverRats.