Bash Riprock

You make great points...sometimes the gamble works out....sometimes it doesn't and it would have been better to stay in "your own backyard". DeBoar had certainly moved the Huskies forward and kind of had it made there. A gamble for sure. I had circled the Washington at IU game next year because of him...now not so sure, although I believe Washington made a nice hire of the Arizona coach...who also turned that program around. I do think DeBoar has more experience as a head coach than Weiss given his time as Fresno State, Washington and then prior at smaller schools. Weiss had pretty much been a coordinator at the pro level (outstanding O coordinator) and jumped straight into a head coaching job at a major place before working up. Time will tell about DeBoar....Saban came over as a SEC coach....DeBoar is definitely an outsider to the SEC. The question is can he recruit and retain players.

Looks like he did indeed interview.... https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2024/01/14/jim-harbaugh-nfl-rumors-michigan-contract-updates-chargers-coaching-candidates-raiders/72225729007/ A couple of more spots may open up with terrible playoff performances....Dallas and Philly. Going to get interesting. Michigan is also working on an extension that I can only guess is extremely lucrative. Will boil down to how badly he desires the NFL. Guess Belichick interviewed with Atlanta and assume he will be in demand as well, presenting a little competition. Seems like a number of Raider players are pushing for their interim coach, Antonio Pierce.

I agree with your comment Bob. That is a job that had he passed, he would have probably always thought "what if". Wasn't a walk in the park for Ray Perkins when he succeeded the Bear. But he had the first losing season for Bama since 1957. Regardless, his next assignment after Bama following his resignation wasn't bad....he certainly moved on. I think DeBoar will be just fine. I like his hire of Wommack....glad to see him focus on D.

Not anti Bears, but saw this on social media…..

Sanctions are an absolute possibility. Again, you don’t need to defend them. You couldn’t be more wrong. Just move on…

You are one sensitive individual. He’s a QB…and a very good college QB. Thus the discussion. I’m not sure his passing abilities and other tangibles translates to a NFL game. Additionally, I think it’s more than a fair question to ask if he is making this decision based on possible knowledge his coach isn’t returning. That being said, I see a variety of thoughts as to where he will land in the draft. Some I read have him as the 5th QB taken…others not as optimistic. As far as your comment about what Coach sees in me, well perhaps you can elaborate. But here’s some advice, just refrain from commenting if the discussion upsets you…Don’t get butt hurt or feel you were put on this earth to defend the honor of each and every Michigan football player and/or coach. Zero malice or negative intent for JJ McCarty. SMH

JJ McCarthy declaring for the NFL draft. Smart move? Does he leave a year early if Jimmy Boy is returning? Anticipating potential sanctions? Sorry about typo in the thread post…

I totally agree. The NFL has changed so much. The NFL I grew up watching was so much about the run game, and loved watching "Sweetness" run wild at Soldier Field, Chuck Forman for the Vikes at the Met, etc. where inclement weather was truly a benefit to those teams. Today, the game is so different, facilities have changed, and certainly the emphasis on passing is so very different. I just think what used to be a possible advantage for Chicago is now no longer an advantage..its become a detriment. You are also spot on about these facilities being used for so much more...Super Bowls, NCAA Final 4's., etc. I think having a closed option stadium in Chicago will hurt Indy when it comes to hosting Big 10 football championships. I know its being opened now to consider other cities as I'm sure Detroit, Minneapolis and perhaps cities now out west want a piece of the Big 10 championship pie....a closed option stadium in Chicagoland I believe puts them at the top of the list. Lots of advantages moving forward with a new stadium for Chitown....and I think its only a matter of time.

They need to do something to either get off the lake or put a roof on one if they stay close. Hard to get a throwing QB excited about playing there now in the weather, especially in today's NFL.

Regarding relegation and promotion, the model you reference from the EPL is a professional league. Where would a team be relegated to? FBS to FCS? FCS to Div II? Power 5 to a mid-major conference? Such a model would destroy conferences and the conferences are for sports beyond football. Curious as to your thoughts. Regarding the teams that are currently relevant...doesn't that in many cases change over time? How many years prior had Georgia won a national championship prior to them winning a couple of years ago? Alabama was on a drought before hiring Saban. Washington hadn't been at this level in a long time before DeBoar. No bowl games? So mid-majors are just out of luck? I agree with you about NIL....or at least what it has evolved to. I though NIL was to compensate athletes for using their name, image and likeness. Somehow, its ran to upfront $$ like a contract, regardless if the institution uses their name, image and likeness. To me, its went way beyond what we were all sold about NIL.

Well that didn't take long..... I can see you can't take a joke...nor laugh at yourself. Shocking....... So you're a champ huh? Way to contribute.... In all seriousness, this is your time....enjoy

Temp walking back to the store...when he says champagne, he is talking the champagne of beers...Miller High Life

At the end of the day, you are making an educated guess. In no way shape or form did I insinuate the official deliberately did anything. But he is human....with 70 reporting several times earlier, it is absolutely possible he heard 68 report, looked up and saw 70 running toward him and assumed it was him. Absolutely a decent possibility. That's all I am saying. The article I shared with you was from NFL.com regarding the need for both verbal and visual reporting. If that article was incorrect, I would have expected the NFL to correct it.

not yet...another good possibility.

good guess. I am also hearing Danny Lanning from Oregon.

That's a fact and NCAA football is a dirty business. But hey, Jimmy said they are "innocent" last night, so there you have it. Time to move on. Sure hope he does as well..... https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39270452/jim-harbaugh-michigan-overcame-field-issues-knew-were-innocent Despite a three-game suspension to open the season after an NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations in 2020, followed by a sign-stealing scandal and the subsequent dismissal of staff member Connor Stalions that led to another three-game suspension, Harbaugh said the Wolverines were never rattled. "It went exactly how we wanted it to go to win every game," Harbaugh said Monday night after No. 1 Michigan defeated No. 2 Washington 34-13. "The off-the-field issues, we're innocent and we stood strong and tall because we knew we were innocent. And I'd like to point that out. "These guys are innocent. Overcome that ... it wasn't that hard because we knew we were innocent."

Good trivia for future use….

Perhaps...if one goes back and reads my comments, I don't excuse anyone...but when it comes to human error, I can see where both sides need to own this. I too have watched the video's over a number of times. The official absolutely could have seen 70 (as he saw several times earlier in the game) and assumed he was reporting again WITHOUT actually hearing his report, which has been pointed out is required. 70 has stated he never verbally reported. If he is being honest, then there was an error on the official's part by assuming 70 did verbally report. Do the Lion's players ultimately own the reporting...sure...no one is arguing they don't. But that doesn't mean the official did not err as well, and I am simply pointing out this possibility. After being on this forum for a long time, I understand the mere mention of a possible official error would lead to responses from you and Bob. Kind of like death and taxes, it was a certainty. BTW, that wasn't the only error/controversial call during the game......so it indeed happens from time to time. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39215679/officials-missed-tripping-call-lions-controversial-penalty

No one forced you to read or comment on this thread. No one. Just walk away. Just walk away and stop acting like you need to defend Harbaugh. Trust me, he's good with people's opinions. And yes, you did make a homophobic reference about Grover and myself, and you've twice made comments about Harbaugh and my wife. At least the quote above only references an ex-girlfriend. After 3 of such references, I am beginning to better understand your fetish. Those type of comments define you.

Send me a bill for the rent space...hold your breath and wait for the check. Please.

What is telling about me and an obvious personal flaw on my part is inability to ignore your continuous ignorant posts....such as the one above. But remember, you can also put out the fire by keeping your fat mouth shut. Works both ways. I have been clear...I am not fond of coaches and programs that cheat, nor institutions that defend and/or cover them up. I am also not fond of people such as yourself that justify those actions and play the victim card. I deem that pathetic.

It's a shame that one cannot discuss possible human error from both sides, without being accused of "piling on". I understand your passion and bias being a formal official....but yes, officials can make mistakes as well. They are human.

Everything that I have read online, including from NFL.com, it is not an "or" option. It is an "and" option. That was my point about did the official possibly assume based on what he saw and not what he heard. (#70) I would also have to assume, he never heard or saw #68 report, unless he saw the signal from 70, heard the verbal report from 68, and assumed it was 70. Those are absolute possibilities of human error potential from the official. https://www.nfl.com/news/league-sends-video-to-teams-regarding-players-with-ineligible-numbers-reporting-#:~:text=It noted that any offensive,an announcement to the stadium. The video sent Tuesday underscores that it is a player's responsibility to make certain his status change "is clearly communicated to the referee by both a physical signal up and down his chest and to report to the referee his intention to report as an eligible receiver." And because you are not down on an NFL field, my guess is that you could not hear their verbal indication which is also required.