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Post by pippsheadache on Sept 15, 2024 9:16:12 GMT -5
Congrats rizz on LSU's come from behind victory. As usual, my Gators are off to a slow start. Down 10-0 after 1. Jeez Matt, what's going on in Gainesville? Sounds like Billy Napier might not last the week, which would make him the shortest-tenured Gators coach in a century. But it's even worse in Tallahassee with Florida State losing to Memphis to go 0-3. Bobby Bowden must be spinning in his -- er -- bed I guess. Still living, right? Tennessee was up 65-0 AT THE HALF against Kent State but settled for a 71-0 win. The Vols actually did an onside kick when they were ahead 35-0. Shades of Buddy Ryan. And I was glad to see one of the two remaining PAC-12 teams, Washington State, win a three-months too early Apple Cup against now Big Ten (ugh) rival Washington. The other survivor, Oregon State, lost to that other suddenly Midwestern powerhouse Oregon. I can't even keep up with conferences now. Too much money to be made by dismantling them. |
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 15, 2024 10:20:13 GMT -5
Congrats rizz on LSU's come from behind victory. As usual, my Gators are off to a slow start. Down 10-0 after 1. Jeez Matt, what's going on in Gainesville? Sounds like Billy Napier might not last the week, which would make him the shortest-tenured Gators coach in a century. But it's even worse in Tallahassee with Florida State losing to Memphis to go 0-3. Bobby Bowden must be spinning in his -- er -- bed I guess. Still living, right? Sadly Bobby checked out three years ago, so he doesn't have to watch this debacle. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Sept 15, 2024 10:34:16 GMT -5
Jeez Matt, what's going on in Gainesville? Sounds like Billy Napier might not last the week, which would make him the shortest-tenured Gators coach in a century. But it's even worse in Tallahassee with Florida State losing to Memphis to go 0-3. Bobby Bowden must be spinning in his -- er -- bed I guess. Still living, right? Sadly Bobby checked out three years ago, so he doesn't have to watch this debacle. Thanks Chi. So I could officially say spinning in his grave. Got to update my records. |
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 15, 2024 10:36:16 GMT -5
Sadly Bobby checked out three years ago, so he doesn't have to watch this debacle. Thanks Chi. So I could officially say spinning in his grave. Got to update my records. Sadly most of the legendary coaches of the past are gone. There's not too many left. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Sept 15, 2024 10:51:36 GMT -5
Thanks Chi. So I could officially say spinning in his grave. Got to update my records. Sadly most of the legendary coaches of the past are gone. There's not too many left. Among coaches who were head coaches in the 60s or 70s, the numbers are getting small. Off the top of my head -- and of course it depends on your definition of legendary -- those who are still living are Tom Osborne and Lou Holtz (both 87) and John Robinson, who is 89. Steve Spurrier actually became head coach at Florida in 1980, and he's a relatively youthful 79. Jeez, I remember when Spurrier won the Heisman! |
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Post by Max on Sept 15, 2024 11:08:37 GMT -5
Norte Dame 66 Purdue 7.  |
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Post by pippsheadache on Sept 15, 2024 11:23:18 GMT -5
Norte Dame 66 Purdue 7. Yeah that one was 42-0 at the half. |
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 15, 2024 13:15:35 GMT -5
rizzuto What's going on with your Saints? The have 75 points in 6 quarters. 
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Post by rizzuto on Sept 15, 2024 13:20:38 GMT -5
rizzuto What's going on with your Saints? The have 75 points in 6 quarters. Let's wait until the end to celebrate. Too many historical examples of the Saints grasping defeat from the jaws of victory. |
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 15, 2024 13:31:59 GMT -5
rizzuto What's going on with your Saints? The have 75 points in 6 quarters. Let's wait until the end to celebrate. Too many historical examples of the Saints grasping defeat from the jaws of victory. They scored another TD after I posted this. |
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Post by rizzuto on Sept 15, 2024 13:37:23 GMT -5
Let's wait until the end to celebrate. Too many historical examples of the Saints grasping defeat from the jaws of victory. They scored another TD after I posted this. Heck of a first half, but Saints fans are cautious, thinking of games in the past like the Raiders coming back from a 35-14 deficit on Monday Night Football for a crushing loss. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Sept 15, 2024 14:02:30 GMT -5
They scored another TD after I posted this. Heck of a first half, but Saints fans are cautious, thinking of games in the past like the Raiders coming back from a 35-14 deficit on Monday Night Football for a crushing loss. Speaking of the Saints -- I see that Archie Manning's grandson Arch performed well for Texas, albeit against a lesser opponent in UTSA. Can you remember when Hank Stram came over from the Chiefs? It didn't work very well, but did lead to Hank going into the radio broadcast booth with Jack Buck for MNF. Chuck Muncie and Tony Galbreath were the running backs. |
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Post by rizzuto on Sept 15, 2024 14:38:56 GMT -5
Heck of a first half, but Saints fans are cautious, thinking of games in the past like the Raiders coming back from a 35-14 deficit on Monday Night Football for a crushing loss. Speaking of the Saints -- I see that Archie Manning's grandson Arch performed well for Texas, albeit against a lesser opponent in UTSA. Can you remember when Hank Stram came over from the Chiefs? It didn't work very well, but did lead to Hank going into the radio broadcast booth with Jack Buck for MNF. Chuck Muncie and Tony Galbreath were the running backs. Yes, indeed! We were excited to get Hank Stram and hopefully matriculate to the playoffs for the first time. Alas, even one of the most innovative coaches in the history of the NFL couldn't rescue the perennial doormat of the NFC. Chuck Muncie - known in New Orleans as "The Cocaine Train" - and Tony Galbreath were unoriginally titled "Thunder and Lightning" in the backfield. Muncie was a beast at 6'3" 230 and could flat out run. Galbreath was 6'0" 230 and had very soft hands. He would have excelled in a Sean Payton-type of offense and in today's game, especially with all the screen plays run, which would have been perfect for him. Arch Manning runs like his grandfather, rather than his uncles. Much better athlete than Peyton and Eli. And, what a great kid and team player. With his pedigree and talent, he could easily have moved to a powerhouse program and become the starting quarterback right away. Instead, he is the biggest supporter of Quinn Ewers. Not many kids (and their agents) of that kind of character these days. A testimony to the values of his grandfather. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Sept 15, 2024 15:26:29 GMT -5
Speaking of the Saints -- I see that Archie Manning's grandson Arch performed well for Texas, albeit against a lesser opponent in UTSA. Can you remember when Hank Stram came over from the Chiefs? It didn't work very well, but did lead to Hank going into the radio broadcast booth with Jack Buck for MNF. Chuck Muncie and Tony Galbreath were the running backs. Yes, indeed! We were excited to get Hank Stram and hopefully matriculate to the playoffs for the first time. Alas, even one of the most innovative coaches in the history of the NFL couldn't rescue the perennial doormat of the NFC. Chuck Muncie - known in New Orleans as "The Cocaine Train" - and Tony Galbreath were unoriginally titled "Thunder and Lightning" in the backfield. Muncie was a beast at 6'3" 230 and could flat out run. Galbreath was 6'0" 230 and had very soft hands. He would have excelled in a Sean Payton-type of offense and in today's game, especially with all the screen plays run, which would have been perfect for him. Arch Manning runs like his grandfather, rather than his uncles. Much better athlete than Peyton and Eli. And, what a great kid and team player. With his pedigree and talent, he could easily have moved to a powerhouse program and become the starting quarterback right away. Instead, he is the biggest supporter of Quinn Ewers. Not many kids (and their agents) of that kind of character these days. A testimony to the values of his grandfather. Yeah, matriculating. How could you not like Hank Stram? And so dapper. I'm a fan of any Manning. Didn't know the backstory on Arch, but that is very cool. Sorry for the delay in responding. Our very like-minded South African neighbor joined us to kick off Negroni Week and it was very convivial. I was telling her and my wife about the A La Louisiane, and that is on the agenda for later this week. |
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Post by rizzuto on Sept 15, 2024 15:52:05 GMT -5
Yes, indeed! We were excited to get Hank Stram and hopefully matriculate to the playoffs for the first time. Alas, even one of the most innovative coaches in the history of the NFL couldn't rescue the perennial doormat of the NFC. Chuck Muncie - known in New Orleans as "The Cocaine Train" - and Tony Galbreath were unoriginally titled "Thunder and Lightning" in the backfield. Muncie was a beast at 6'3" 230 and could flat out run. Galbreath was 6'0" 230 and had very soft hands. He would have excelled in a Sean Payton-type of offense and in today's game, especially with all the screen plays run, which would have been perfect for him. Arch Manning runs like his grandfather, rather than his uncles. Much better athlete than Peyton and Eli. And, what a great kid and team player. With his pedigree and talent, he could easily have moved to a powerhouse program and become the starting quarterback right away. Instead, he is the biggest supporter of Quinn Ewers. Not many kids (and their agents) of that kind of character these days. A testimony to the values of his grandfather. Yeah, matriculating. How could you not like Hank Stram? And so dapper. I'm a fan of any Manning. Didn't know the backstory on Arch, but that is very cool. Sorry for the delay in responding. Our very like-minded South African neighbor joined us to kick off Negroni Week and it was very convivial. I was telling her and my wife about the A La Louisiane, and that is on the agenda for later this week. Archie Manning had a strange effect on me as a youngster. He was so talented but surrounded by ineptitude that was front-office of the Saints. Never complained, stayed positive, forever humble, made incredible plays, all while running for his life on the field. The one year Manning had a good offensive line (only 16 sacks on the year - the line was christened "Archie's Bunker"), he was the NFC Player Of The Year. But, it was Manning's demeanor, playful sense of humor, and forthrightness that impressed me the most. You just knew he was a great human being. LSU fans aside - they never have forgiven Archie for playing for Old Miss and for none of his New Orleans-born sons going to Baton Rouge for college, choosing SEC rival Tennessee and Old Miss, then Arch electing to wait to start for the Longhorns - Archie is beloved in Louisiana. You made my day with your reaction to the A La Louisiane cocktail. As soon as I saw it, I immediately thought of you and Matt. I had never heard of it previously, so you'll have to share a review. The last time I had a Negroni was at a little Italian restaurant in Dallas with my niece. |
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