College Football

[Undershooter]

2 hours ago, Mr_Theoo said:

I don’t trust what any coach says. We’ve seen time and time again they don’t always give the whole truth. Some even flat out lie

We can agree on that. Except Mike Leach. Bless him and his crazy rants/stories. 

[Golfspy_CG2]

2 hours ago, Undershooter30 said:

I'm not sure if any of yall have seen this guy's videos but they are hilarious. He's a stand up comic and posts "How Bama fan's watched" each weeks games. I've been watching them for as long as he's been doing them and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. If your an SEC fan I'd think you'd enjoy it. Maybe even non SEC fans. Anywho, thought I would share. 

 

Edit: I have no idea if I've posted his vids before or not. Sorry if I have. 

That was pretty good, if you had told me this morning, I was going to spend 5:30 minutes watching some guy watch a football game that I already knew the outcome of, well I would have questioned both our sanity.....But he brought right into his emotions during the game!!   

[Undershooter]

51 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

That was pretty good, if you had told me this morning, I was going to spend 5:30 minutes watching some guy watch a football game that I already knew the outcome of, well I would have questioned both our sanity.....But he brought right into his emotions during the game!!   

That was actually one of his more boring vids. The guy is pretty good. He finds a way to identify with other fan bases too somehow. Most of his followers are from other SEC schools, not just Bama fans. I'm hoping I get a chance to go see his stand up routine next year. 

[silver & black]

4 hours ago, Mr_Theoo said:

I don’t trust what any coach says. We’ve seen time and time again they don’t always give the whole truth. Some even flat out lie

Yep.... Like the hero of the SEC, Nick Saban.... when he said he wasn't leaving the Miami Dolphins. There isn't a coach in the business that doesn't tell lies and half truths. The Urban Meyer hate is off the hook, and I really don't understand it.

[fixyurdivot]

8 hours ago, txgolfjunkie said:

He'll take over at ND in 2020. ND has their own channel and when was the last time you were up at 10pm to watch the start of USC/Washington St?  More $$$ with the Catholics. 

That was talked about back in 2008/09.  I suppose if Brian Kelly stumbles again between now and the 2021 season he could be on the short list.  I wouldn't be opposed to that selection.  He is a great coach.

[Mr. 82]

I don’t trust what any coach says. We’ve seen time and time again they don’t always give the whole truth. Some even flat out lie

[Golfspy_CG2]

Personally I think this was a bad hire. Too much baggage to bring to a team that had a very traumatic year. They needed the stability Canada brought IMO


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December 4, 2018

Michael Locksley Named Head Football Coach at University of Maryland
Locksley returns home to become the 37th head football coach in Terps history

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Michael Locksley, named today as the nation’s top assistant coach, is returning home to become the University of Maryland’s 37th head football coach, Director of Athletics Damon Evans announced Tuesday.

Locksley, a Washington, D.C. native with deep personal and professional connections to the area, brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including two separate stints at Maryland, totalling 10 years with the Terps. A press conference is planned for Thursday.

The winner of the 2018 Broyles Award, given to the nation’s top assistant coach, Locksley has spent the last three years working under Nick Saban at the University of Alabama. He served as the Crimson Tide’s co-offensive coordinator and won a national championship last season before being promoted to offensive coordinator in February of 2018 and helping Alabama return to the College Football Playoff.

“As we narrowed the search for the individual best suited to lead our program, Michael not only stood out for his talent as a coach, but most importantly for the role he has played as a mentor to student-athletes throughout his career and his deep commitment to helping them grow into leaders on and off the field,” said Evans. “On the field, Michael orchestrated one of the country’s most prolific offenses at the University of Alabama and has long been regarded for his recruiting prowess. Today he was recognized as the nation’s top assistant coach in the country, and I’m excited for him to be leading our program.”

“I am thrilled to be returning home and to have the opportunity to lead the Maryland Football program,” said Locksley. “This has always been a special place for me and my family, and I am honored to take on this role at the state’s flagship institution. Our goal is to create an atmosphere and environment focused on the total development of our student-athletes. Our focus will always be to help them become more successful in all areas of their life through their association with our program.

“I have been tremendously impressed at how the team came together through a difficult season and honored their fallen teammate, Jordan. We are all in this together, and I look forward to rejoining the Maryland family. Thank you to Damon Evans, President Loh and the entire Terrapin community for this opportunity.”

Locksley has signed 21 four or five star recruits over his coaching career (according to 247sports), 14 of which came from the DMV area, in addition to coaching 92 NFL Draft selections. Among Locksley’s successful signings to Maryland were future NFL stars Stefon Diggs, Vernon Davis, Shawne Merriman, LaMont Jordan, D’Qwell Jackson, EJ Henderson and Yannick Ngakoue.

Alabama’s Locksley-led offense is averaging 47.9 points and 527.6 yards per game in 2018. The Tide has already set school records for points scored (623), single-season total offense (6,859 yards) and passing yards (4,231) in a season. Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 3,189 yards and a school-record 37 touchdowns in 2018.

In 2017, Locksley coached the Alabama wide receivers, who combined to catch 128 passes for 2,059 yards and 19 touchdowns, led by First Team All-SEC selection Calvin Ridley. Ridley hauled in 63 passes for 967 yards and five touchdowns in his junior season. Locksley spent the 2016 season on the Crimson Tide's staff as an offensive analyst.

Prior to Alabama, Locksley served as Maryland’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2012-15. He was named the Terps interim head coach for the final six games of the 2015 season. During his first stint at Maryland (1997-2002), Locksley enjoyed success both recruiting and grooming players in College Park. He oversaw the running backs during his entire tenure, including the final five as recruiting coordinator.

During his time as Maryland's offensive coordinator, the Terrapins produced balanced and effective results. Locksley's attack was led by quarterback C.J. Brown, who became Maryland's all-time leader in touchdowns responsible (58) after totaling 13 passing touchdowns and eight rushing touchdowns in 2014. Locksley also mentored wide receiver, Stefon Diggs, who hauled in 62 passes for 792 yards and five touchdowns en route to second team All-Big Ten honors. Diggs is now an NFL superstar for the Minnesota Vikings.

In 2013, Locksley guided an offense that eclipsed 5,000 yards (5,160) for only the fourth time in program history and the first time since 2003. The passing game excelled that season, totaling 3,231 yards for the third-highest total in school history.

Locksley has also had coaching stops at the University of New Mexico (head coach, 2009-11), University of Illinois (offensive coordinator, 2005-08), University of Florida (running backs coach & recruiting coordinator, 2003-04), Army (wide receivers and tight ends, 1996), University of the Pacific (outside linebackers, 1995), U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School (defensive coordinator, defensive backs & defensive line, 1993-94) and Towson State (defensive backs and special teams, 1992).

Known for his strong recruiting skills, Locksley was listed as a top-25 recruiter in the nation three different times (2003, 2005, 2006) and was a finalist for 2007 recruiter of the year by Rivals.com. He also engineered top-10 recruiting classes during each of his two seasons (2003-04) as running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Florida.

Locksley played safety at Towson University, where he was the team's defensive MVP as a senior in 1991. He finished his career ranked 19th on the school's all-time tackles list and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing.

Locksley and his wife, Kia, have four children: Mike Jr., Kai, Kori and the late Meiko.



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COACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 Offensive Coordinator Alabama
2017 Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Alabama
2016 Offensive Analyst Alabama
2012-15 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Maryland
2009-11 Head Coach New Mexico
2006-08 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Illinois
2005 Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends Illinois
2003-04 Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Florida
1998-02 Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Maryland
1997 Running Backs Maryland
1996 Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Army
1995 Outside Linebackers Pacific
1994 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Naval Academy Preparatory School
1993 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Naval Academy Preparatory School
1992 Defensive Backs/Special Teams Towson State


BY THE NUMBERS
2- Under Locksley this season, Alabama has the second highest scoring offense in the country at 47.9 points per game, trailing only Oklahoma. QB Tua Tagovailoa also ranks second in yards per pass attempt at 11.4, while ranking in the top-10 nationally in four other major categories.
3 - On three separate occasions over his career, Locksley has been named a Top-25 Recruiter in the FBS.
4 - This season at Alabama, Locksley’s offense has set four school records, (points scored (623), single-season total offense (6,859 yards through 13 games), passing yards (4,231) and Tua Tagovailoa passing touchdowns (37)).
7 - The average amount of offensive plays it took Locksley’s 2018 Alabama offense to score their first touchdown (in an average 4:07)
8 - Locksley has helped sign eight top-25 recruiting classes during his coaching career, including four top-five classes.
10 - Locksley has coached at Maryland for 10 seasons (1997-02, 2012-15).
19 - While the wide receivers coach at Alabama in 2017, the Crimson Tide wide receivers caught 19 touchdown passes over the course of the season.
21 - Locksley has signed 21 four or five star recruits over his coaching career (according to 247sports), 14 of which came from the DMV area.
53 - In Locksley’s time in Champaign, the Illinois offense jumped 53 spots in total offense, going from 72nd in 2005 to 19th in 2008.
92 - Locksley has coached 92 NFL draft picks in over 20 years of coaching college football.
104 - Locksley has spent 104 weeks coaching teams ranked in the AP Top 25.
1,000 - A trio of Maryland running backs -- Chris Downs, Bruce Perry and LaMont Jordan -- each gained over 1,000 yards under Locksley in this first stint at Maryland.
3,000 - Locksley’s 2007 Illinois team is the only team in school history to eclipse 3,000 rushing yards.
6,859 - Locksley’s 2018 Alabama offense has gained 6,859 yards of offense, the most in Alabama history and the seventh highest mark in the country.




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[Mr. 82]

3 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Personally I think this was a bad hire. Too much baggage to bring to a team that had a very traumatic year. They needed the stability Canada brought IMO


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2018

Michael Locksley Named Head Football Coach at University of Maryland
Locksley returns home to become the 37th head football coach in Terps history

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Michael Locksley, named today as the nation’s top assistant coach, is returning home to become the University of Maryland’s 37th head football coach, Director of Athletics Damon Evans announced Tuesday.

Locksley, a Washington, D.C. native with deep personal and professional connections to the area, brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including two separate stints at Maryland, totalling 10 years with the Terps. A press conference is planned for Thursday.

The winner of the 2018 Broyles Award, given to the nation’s top assistant coach, Locksley has spent the last three years working under Nick Saban at the University of Alabama. He served as the Crimson Tide’s co-offensive coordinator and won a national championship last season before being promoted to offensive coordinator in February of 2018 and helping Alabama return to the College Football Playoff.

“As we narrowed the search for the individual best suited to lead our program, Michael not only stood out for his talent as a coach, but most importantly for the role he has played as a mentor to student-athletes throughout his career and his deep commitment to helping them grow into leaders on and off the field,” said Evans. “On the field, Michael orchestrated one of the country’s most prolific offenses at the University of Alabama and has long been regarded for his recruiting prowess. Today he was recognized as the nation’s top assistant coach in the country, and I’m excited for him to be leading our program.”

“I am thrilled to be returning home and to have the opportunity to lead the Maryland Football program,” said Locksley. “This has always been a special place for me and my family, and I am honored to take on this role at the state’s flagship institution. Our goal is to create an atmosphere and environment focused on the total development of our student-athletes. Our focus will always be to help them become more successful in all areas of their life through their association with our program.

“I have been tremendously impressed at how the team came together through a difficult season and honored their fallen teammate, Jordan. We are all in this together, and I look forward to rejoining the Maryland family. Thank you to Damon Evans, President Loh and the entire Terrapin community for this opportunity.”

Locksley has signed 21 four or five star recruits over his coaching career (according to 247sports), 14 of which came from the DMV area, in addition to coaching 92 NFL Draft selections. Among Locksley’s successful signings to Maryland were future NFL stars Stefon Diggs, Vernon Davis, Shawne Merriman, LaMont Jordan, D’Qwell Jackson, EJ Henderson and Yannick Ngakoue.

Alabama’s Locksley-led offense is averaging 47.9 points and 527.6 yards per game in 2018. The Tide has already set school records for points scored (623), single-season total offense (6,859 yards) and passing yards (4,231) in a season. Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 3,189 yards and a school-record 37 touchdowns in 2018.

In 2017, Locksley coached the Alabama wide receivers, who combined to catch 128 passes for 2,059 yards and 19 touchdowns, led by First Team All-SEC selection Calvin Ridley. Ridley hauled in 63 passes for 967 yards and five touchdowns in his junior season. Locksley spent the 2016 season on the Crimson Tide's staff as an offensive analyst.

Prior to Alabama, Locksley served as Maryland’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2012-15. He was named the Terps interim head coach for the final six games of the 2015 season. During his first stint at Maryland (1997-2002), Locksley enjoyed success both recruiting and grooming players in College Park. He oversaw the running backs during his entire tenure, including the final five as recruiting coordinator.

During his time as Maryland's offensive coordinator, the Terrapins produced balanced and effective results. Locksley's attack was led by quarterback C.J. Brown, who became Maryland's all-time leader in touchdowns responsible (58) after totaling 13 passing touchdowns and eight rushing touchdowns in 2014. Locksley also mentored wide receiver, Stefon Diggs, who hauled in 62 passes for 792 yards and five touchdowns en route to second team All-Big Ten honors. Diggs is now an NFL superstar for the Minnesota Vikings.

In 2013, Locksley guided an offense that eclipsed 5,000 yards (5,160) for only the fourth time in program history and the first time since 2003. The passing game excelled that season, totaling 3,231 yards for the third-highest total in school history.

Locksley has also had coaching stops at the University of New Mexico (head coach, 2009-11), University of Illinois (offensive coordinator, 2005-08), University of Florida (running backs coach & recruiting coordinator, 2003-04), Army (wide receivers and tight ends, 1996), University of the Pacific (outside linebackers, 1995), U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School (defensive coordinator, defensive backs & defensive line, 1993-94) and Towson State (defensive backs and special teams, 1992).

Known for his strong recruiting skills, Locksley was listed as a top-25 recruiter in the nation three different times (2003, 2005, 2006) and was a finalist for 2007 recruiter of the year by Rivals.com. He also engineered top-10 recruiting classes during each of his two seasons (2003-04) as running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Florida.

Locksley played safety at Towson University, where he was the team's defensive MVP as a senior in 1991. He finished his career ranked 19th on the school's all-time tackles list and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing.

Locksley and his wife, Kia, have four children: Mike Jr., Kai, Kori and the late Meiko.



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COACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 Offensive Coordinator Alabama
2017 Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Alabama
2016 Offensive Analyst Alabama
2012-15 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Maryland
2009-11 Head Coach New Mexico
2006-08 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Illinois
2005 Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends Illinois
2003-04 Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Florida
1998-02 Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Maryland
1997 Running Backs Maryland
1996 Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Army
1995 Outside Linebackers Pacific
1994 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Naval Academy Preparatory School
1993 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Naval Academy Preparatory School
1992 Defensive Backs/Special Teams Towson State


BY THE NUMBERS
2- Under Locksley this season, Alabama has the second highest scoring offense in the country at 47.9 points per game, trailing only Oklahoma. QB Tua Tagovailoa also ranks second in yards per pass attempt at 11.4, while ranking in the top-10 nationally in four other major categories.
3 - On three separate occasions over his career, Locksley has been named a Top-25 Recruiter in the FBS.
4 - This season at Alabama, Locksley’s offense has set four school records, (points scored (623), single-season total offense (6,859 yards through 13 games), passing yards (4,231) and Tua Tagovailoa passing touchdowns (37)).
7 - The average amount of offensive plays it took Locksley’s 2018 Alabama offense to score their first touchdown (in an average 4:07)
8 - Locksley has helped sign eight top-25 recruiting classes during his coaching career, including four top-five classes.
10 - Locksley has coached at Maryland for 10 seasons (1997-02, 2012-15).
19 - While the wide receivers coach at Alabama in 2017, the Crimson Tide wide receivers caught 19 touchdown passes over the course of the season.
21 - Locksley has signed 21 four or five star recruits over his coaching career (according to 247sports), 14 of which came from the DMV area.
53 - In Locksley’s time in Champaign, the Illinois offense jumped 53 spots in total offense, going from 72nd in 2005 to 19th in 2008.
92 - Locksley has coached 92 NFL draft picks in over 20 years of coaching college football.
104 - Locksley has spent 104 weeks coaching teams ranked in the AP Top 25.
1,000 - A trio of Maryland running backs -- Chris Downs, Bruce Perry and LaMont Jordan -- each gained over 1,000 yards under Locksley in this first stint at Maryland.
3,000 - Locksley’s 2007 Illinois team is the only team in school history to eclipse 3,000 rushing yards.
6,859 - Locksley’s 2018 Alabama offense has gained 6,859 yards of offense, the most in Alabama history and the seventh highest mark in the country.




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All I can think about with this is...

 

[patrickleeleep]

I’m just tired of Bama having to replace OC’s every year or every other year. Gotta be tough on the players.


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[fixyurdivot]

And the Saban Express just keeps rolling along. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/nations-top-safety-daxton-hill-flips-from-michigan-football-to-alabama/ar-BBQHAl2?ocid=spartandhp

[Mr. 82]

On 12/5/2018 at 10:38 AM, patrickleeleep said:

I’m just tired of Bama having to replace OC’s every year or every other year. Gotta be tough on the players.


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boo

 

 

 

freaking

 

 

 

 

 

 

hoo

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mr. 82]

3 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

And the Saban Express just keeps rolling along. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/nations-top-safety-daxton-hill-flips-from-michigan-football-to-alabama/ar-BBQHAl2?ocid=spartandhp

so he got $100k from Alabama instead of $75k from MEEEchigan.  

[fixyurdivot]

But wait, it gets worse... he'll likely insist on having"Roll Tide" logo beer glasses at the clubhouse  .

https://golfweek.com/2018/01/17/alabama-coach-nick-saban-a-new-owner-at-exclusive-golf-club/

[Mr. 82]

51 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

But wait, it gets worse... he'll likely insist on having"Roll Tide" logo beer glasses at the clubhouse  .

https://golfweek.com/2018/01/17/alabama-coach-nick-saban-a-new-owner-at-exclusive-golf-club/

that's like a year old, fwiw.  Not that it matters.

[Undershooter]

56 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

But wait, it gets worse... he'll likely insist on having"Roll Tide" logo beer glasses at the clubhouse  .

https://golfweek.com/2018/01/17/alabama-coach-nick-saban-a-new-owner-at-exclusive-golf-club/

 It's just another thing he owns in Georgia.

 

Sorry I kid. I can't help myself sometimes.

[Undershooter]

Congrats to Kyler Murray btw. He's well deserving of the Heisman.

 

I have a sneaking suspicion that Saban is using this to motivate the hell out of some of his guys btw. Most of the Defense tweeted #Dec29 shortly after it was announced. 

 

I will say that I'm not a fan of how certain OU, Auburn, and Georgia alum completely left Tua off their ballot to effect him negatively. If anyone left either Kyler or Tua off then they either weren't paying attention all year or were clearly biased. 

[Undershooter]

Also a shout out to a kid from where I live for finishing 5th in Heisman voting. Great season to Gardner Minshew! QB for WSU. 

[Kenny B]

3 hours ago, Undershooter30 said:

Also a shout out to a kid from where I live for finishing 5th in Heisman voting. Great season to Gardner Minshew! QB for WSU. 

I think WSU would have beaten UW and won the Pac12 if it hadn't been snowing the whole game.  The UW ground game ate up the WSU passing game.

[Undershooter]

14 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

I think WSU would have beaten UW and won the Pac12 if it hadn't been snowing the whole game.  The UW ground game ate up the WSU passing game.

Yep I agree. WSU needs to be able to throw it around this year. 

I still can't believe the BS lack of a call in the WSU vs USC game either. Knocked Gardner out of the game and they didn't even call targeting when it was the definition of the call. 

[fixyurdivot]

20 hours ago, Kenny B said:

I think WSU would have beaten UW and won the Pac12 if it hadn't been snowing the whole game.  The UW ground game ate up the WSU passing game.

I agree.  The snow ended up being an advantage for UW.  Of course they still had to beat (and did) Utah... who, like WSU, I was rooting to hammer the Huskies.

[fixyurdivot]

On 12/9/2018 at 5:10 PM, Undershooter30 said:

Congrats to Kyler Murray btw. He's well deserving of the Heisman.

 

I have a sneaking suspicion that Saban is using this to motivate the hell out of some of his guys btw. Most of the Defense tweeted #Dec29 shortly after it was announced. 

 

I will say that I'm not a fan of how certain OU, Auburn, and Georgia alum completely left Tua off their ballot to effect him negatively. If anyone left either Kyler or Tua off then they either weren't paying attention all year or were clearly biased. 

Yup.  And now he becomes the latest victim of the "interwebz witch hunts" .

[Undershooter]

On 12/10/2018 at 6:30 PM, fixyurdivot said:

Yup.  And now he becomes the latest victim of the "interwebz witch hunts" .

Yea that was some BS "reporting" by the Washington Post (I think it was them). 

 

Edit: I actually think it was USA today the longer I think on it. 

[txgolfjunkie]

Yea that was some BS "reporting" by the Washington Post (I think it was them). 
 
Edit: I actually think it was USA today the longer I think on it. 

Same paper that did the same thing after Villanova won the national championship in basketball. Quick let's sit on something and then use it if the subject wins something significant!! And people wonder why the general public won't believe something they read in the newspaper but will believe something Aunt Pam posted on Facebook from a blog.

There wasn't a wrong Heisman winner between tua and Murray. I'm sure Tua will win his next year.


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[Undershooter]

Just gonna leave this right here... 

 

 

[txgolfjunkie]

Just gonna leave this right here... 
 
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Ohhh.... That's uh... No bueno


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[GB13]

That's not good...in fact, that's really bad.

[silver & black]

Whatever. Keep on with the Urban Meyer hate fest. You'll need to find a new dog to kick now. It shouldn't be hard..... sports at every level is full of people to hate on.... pick one.

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[Wedgie]

I’ll lighten the mood here. My former stomping ground, Kansas, has hired Les Miles. So, over/under on number of seasons he lasts? I say he outlasts Bill Self after the FBI comes down on Self for the Addidas recruiting stuff.


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[Kor.A.Door]

1 hour ago, Wedgie said:

I’ll lighten the mood here. My former stomping ground, Kansas, has hired Les Miles. So, over/under on number of seasons he lasts? I say he outlasts Bill Self after the FBI comes down on Self for the Addidas recruiting stuff.


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He won’t be able to recruit like he did at LSU, but he will be able to bring in some solid players, they should at least be able to start fielding a competitive team soon. It all starts with a good coach. 

[sixcat]

On 12/14/2018 at 1:52 PM, Undershooter30 said:

Just gonna leave this right here... 

 

 

What an incredible coincidence Meyer retired right before this information was released!  Just amazing!