SB Nation User Blog: bradLL99

3-4?

bradLL99 — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:56:42 -0000

3-4?

I really hope not, I know it might fit our personnel more, but It seems like a switch like this always sets the defense back. Maybe it will be better in the long run, but I already have unrealistic expectations for next season. I'd hate to increase the probability that they not be met.

I miss college football

bradLL99 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:29:35 -0000

I miss college football

How long until the spring game?

Lots of Info on the transition and players who may leave early

bradLL99 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:39:44 -0000

Here

Bellotti explicitly says the Kelly transition will probably take place in 1-2 years. As far as I know this was speculated based on some of what he said, but this is the first time I've read that he specifically said he will probably step down in 2 years. I agree with Pflugrad:

"I was a little surprised, you know, because coach Bellotti’s done such a good job," Pflugrad said. "He’s got a lot of years left."

Masoli and Greatwood are worried about Kelly moving to the field. Honestly, if Kelly is still creating the game plan and coaching QBs I'd be ok if a Kelly Disciple was calling the plays. But we can all look forward to around 2 years of speculation about this!

Junior cornerbacks Walter Thurmond III and Jairus Byrd said Friday they plan to investigate their potential position in April’s NFL draft before deciding whether to return for their senior season.

I think that is because of the NFL players contract (or whatever it's called) ending soon. My guess is they will learn that they will still make more money by waiting a year and raising their draft stock then by leaving now and getting drafted in the 6th+ round

However, tight end Ed Dickson and running back LeGarrette Blount said they intend to remain in school and play as seniors in 2009.

This is good news, I was worried about Blount leaving, the logic being that a 2nd or 3rd round pick might make more money this year than a 1st next year (if the NFL institutes a rookie salary max).

Some highlights on the versus website

bradLL99 — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:35:03 -0000

Some highlights on the versus website

Is anyone planning on seeding the game? I want to watch like 3 more times today! I will be in the...

bradLL99 — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:24:44 -0000

Is anyone planning on seeding the game? I want to watch like 3 more times today! I will be in the debt of the person who does upload it.

Not really a quote by there wasn't a fanshot category this fitted in

8 team playoff would diminish the regular season?

bradLL99 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:03:42 -0000

That's what Frohnmayer says here. I understand that maybe the last few games of the regular season for the top 4 would be less interesting, but wouldn't the last few games for those ranked 5-12 be incredible. A fan of #12th ranked team would not only be watching their team's games but have huge rooting interests in the games of teams below them, not to mention any conference races, now a 12th ranked team only has t their conference championship race to follow - maybe a BCS bid.

Am I crazy, but wouldn't giving more people rooting interest in more games a good thing? Doesn't having more teams in the position of just having to win out to make a playoff make for better games of their fans? Am I wrong to feel a little betrayed by Frohnmayer? Can I type out four consecutive questions? I wonder if that comment really just the NCAA way of telling Obamma to stay out of the NCAA business, which I guess I understand. /end rambling

Miller takes on some SEC idiots, I love it.

bradLL99 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:11:15 -0000

Miller takes on some SEC idiots, I love it.

Here are some of my favorite parts so far:

If you have eyes and a brain, you know what USC is.

Gimme - Austin: I know your not gong tp post this but USC is not the most talented team in the country , USC would lose 2-3 games in the Big 12 and SEC, you are not a very objective sports writer youir USC biaism is showing through

SportsNation Ted Miller: (4:04 PM ET ) Biaism?
Where's Dr. King when we need him.

Mike (Shalimar FL): Why UGA drop further than USC when they lost to Bama and USC lost to a terrible Beaver squad?

SportsNation Ted Miller: (4:02 PM ET ) 1) It's ignorant to call Oregon State terrible.

Ramdom question about WSU's schedule

bradLL99 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:14:55 -0000

Ramdom question about WSU's schedule

Anyone know how or why they have a 13 game schedule? I thought teams could only play 12. Did everybody in the NCAA agree they weren't going to a bowl this year and let them play another game?

Thanks,

Brad

Chicago Watch Party at Witts This Week

bradLL99 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:48:20 -0000

Hey Ducks in the Chicago area,

So I hear that (a) Rocks got rented out Saturday and (b) the game will be available on FSN NW via satellite. So a group of us are heading back to Witts (our bar from last year) to watch the game, please feel free to join us. It's located at 2913 N Lincoln parking in the area is tough but doable. Hope to see a big group of us there.

My impressions from the Purdue trip – Non football

bradLL99 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:29:36 -0000

Pre Game

West Lafayette is definitely a great college town. We got in at about noon, on our way from the parking lot to the bar we were stopped by 2 coeds dressed as blind mice. That’s when we were reminded of breakfast club. Every home game the bars open up at 7am, people dress up like it’s Halloween and drink till game time. Really this tradition is ingenious, when I was in college Halloween was always my favorite holiday, now they get it 6-8 extra times a year. They live it up too, apparently for the rivalry games people will get inline for the bar hours early. Suffice to say, most of the Purdue fans were good and plastered at the bar.

The thing that we were all most surprised about at the bar was how nice everyone was (the drinking probably helped). People would just come up to us, and the conversation would usually go like this:

Drunk Purdue fan: “We’re going to win” or “You guys suck”

Brad and his buddies – trying to catch up on the drinking: “I doubt it” or “Not as bad as you”

Purdue fan - slurring: “It’s all in good fun, did you guys come from Oregon?”

Brad and his confused buddies – stop to order another pitcher: “Some of us are the rest from Chicago”

Purdue fan: “Cool, have a good time”

The two notable exceptions: The one asshole wearing mullet wig was really annoying, he thought it would be cool to tap me and another one of us a bunch on the O on our hats. I was not happy. Another guy (must have been an econ major) thought he would intelligent to make the point that we were stupid for supporting their local economy. I mentioned to him that Purdue would be going to Eugene next year and he stopped.

At the bar we were at there was one or two other big groups of Oregon fans as well as a smattering of Oregon couples, Purdue fans were impressed with how well we like to travel. We made friends with one group who not only knew to wear costumes but brought their own Oregon mallet. Good thing too, because they told us at half time there were plenty of seats open in the third row at half time so we got a nice little upgrade.

The Campus and Stadium:

Both look great, very clean, everything was made of nice looking brick and all in one tight spot. We were in a hurry to catch the USC tOSU game so we didn’t stay to watch some kind of post game pep rally in quad, but it seemed like a nice little tradition they had.

Post Game:

We went back to the same bar, even after a tough loss it was still pretty crowded. Thankfully one of the guys in my group made friends with a couple girls on a big table and got them to share it with us. When we got there they noticed we were duck fans, chatted politely for a few minutes then left the bar. So, we had a nice pizza and watched the best team in the nation do what they do.

All in all we had a great time surrounding a very scary game.