Bash Riprock

not doubting you...I just can't remember. But I'm not a big NBA fan. Perhaps anger management issues is a trend.....

I honestly did not know that....I thought his reputation in the NBA was pretty solid. I didn't remember any major outburts, but I may be missing the obvious. I believe he left Michigan early, but earned his degree going to school, while playing ball, which I respected very much. https://www.mitchalbom.com/juwans-promisewhile-playing-in-nbarookie-finishes-degree-from-michigan/ Because I had seen or heard of these outbursts before learning about his issue last year during the Big 10 tournament, I couldn't help from wondering if the stresses from coaching were getting to him and he is simply struggling managing this role. Not making any excuses for Howard....perhaps wrongly, but I thought this recent episodes were signs of changing behavior.

I didn’t think it would land as a firing until his post game conference and then learning about his threat toward the Maryland head coach the previous year. I believe he’s very fortunate and hope he learns and grows from this horrible event. He needs to get his emotions under control.

I learned some things from you and Gonzo today about the forum.....all in all, a good day!! Just don't want to be redundant....

Sorry...I am not a member I wasn't thinking this was tied to a single sport...but I am good if the moderators delete this thread. I was wondering why it wasn't being discussed. Thanks

While not football, it is still appropriate given the topics of sportsmanship, coaching and leadership. Its been surprisingly quiet on this forum and couldn't help from wondering why. Was the punishment handed down by The Big 10/University of Michigan appropriate in the Juwan Howard case? 5 games suspension without pay (remainder of the regular season) and a $40K fine. 3 players suspended for 1 game. Hearing some advocating the ceasing of the handshake line at the games end. (I have to admit...I align with Tom Izzo's stance) Thoughts??

I was a guest for many months....debating to join. So I had more than ample time to observe your "behavior". Is due diligence creepy? Maybe to some. But you are way too modest.....you stand alone when it comes to "guiding", correcting and shaking down people for $$. You set the bar. But hey, please get in the last word, get that nap in recharging your batteries.....you've got work to do here....and we are all so very thankful.

GID is so fortunate to have you as a volunteer “hall monitor”. Guiding people to appropriate chat areas, correcting spelling/grammar, badgering people for donations. Some would call this compulsive behavior, but other’s may label these repeated actions as passion. Hope those long naps are few and far between….GID needs you!! Keep on truckin’! 😄

Wow! 7 hours after the post, this is still in your head. It's family time. Go enjoy your favorite beverage, snuggle with your significant other and check out a movie. I'm not going to put much time in this, but attached just a few examples. Seriously, have a nice weekend.

Medical field? You keep making comments and assumptions about me that are grossly inaccurate. Not only is it a tad creepy, but ignorant. Now unless you are a biologist or a geneticist with some very compelling science regarding basic reproductive theories that have been proved wrong, then you don't have anything other than a political opinion, which as you commonly remind this forum, that those are best served somewhere else other than the football threads. Since I refuse to follow you any further down this rabbit hole, you ride your own horse and believe the way you want. Just realize others may not desire the kool-aid you are offering.

........or the failure by some to understand basic genetics and biology and recognition of a level playing field

extra insulation comes in handy during the winter months, and sexy guys like us don't lose hair....it just moves around to other parts of the body......

I agree with all.... I would add lack of a strong youth program and lack of investment by the head coach in the youth program. Strong feeders, with youth have a friday night vision, is a must.

It will be tight....if they do, its only because of a very weak non-conference schedule and 8 of 12 games at home. They will lose at OSU and at Iowa. Which means they have to beat Penn State and MSU at home. We shall see. Take a lap....that was awesome!! Love it!

I am not disagreeing..... How would have Tom Brady have faired if drafted by the Detroit Lions? Expansion Houston Texans? aka David Carr

The officials missed that D holding call which was huge, and they also missed the Tee Higgins offensive pass interference when he grabbed Ramsey's facemask to gain an obvious advantage that led to a 75 yard TD. So I guess at the end of the day, those calls balanced out in the final score.

How about all the coaches and players? Wouldn't they know best? I am personally not a fan of jock sniffing sportswriters....and they blackball more people than anyone....plus are biased toward regional candidates.

It’s called humor….lighten up Francis Then again, it could be a reason why the post season should count. He didn’t look like a MVP against the 49ers at home

I agree there is a potential for recency bias...there would have to be a more objective equation to reduce the subjectivity.

That is not always the case for MVP's. Depends on the division and conference for the given year. I've seen league MVP's pick up some pretty worthless stats over the final games. Never said that.... Saying playoff games should be a factor in the equation for those that play them. May be a "value" to his team, but doesn't mean he is the " most valuable" of all teams

Playing games for all the marbles separate the wheat from the chaff

Hey T...don't chip your teeth putting the gun in your mouth. Safety first! Career 11-9 in the playoffs....5-3 at Lambeau. 1 SB win. Not bad at all. Just not MVP material in the post season

Great regular season Aaron....as usual.