Bobref

Forgot to mention, there was a @maroonman sighting at the game!

1 hour ago, PHJIrish said:

The players have a hard time hearing my instructions if I stay a home and stream.😉

Likewise, the officials would not have the benefit of your advice.

22 minutes ago, Whiting89 said:

streaming plus 4/20 is the best way to watch sports

🤣😂

14 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said:

Never a good sign when the organization stops thumping its chest, does a 180 and agrees with the punishment, and starts eating its own during the bigger NCAA investigation. 

I’m sure it’s purely a coincidence that a position coach is found to have destroyed potential evidence and Michigan immediately does a 180 in their litigation position.

Just wondering. The people on the GID, it seems to me, are more likely than the average fan to attend in-person as opposed to enjoying the game in the comforts of their home via some broadcast medium. I’d like to informally test that hypothesis. Who’s going out tonight vs. staying home to watch? Your thoughts on the issue?

For what it’s worth, I’ll be at Decatur Central tonight.

7 minutes ago, temptation said:

Stick to law and officiating Bob…those are your strong suits.

You’ve never had my smoked brisket.

6 minutes ago, temptation said:

Yawn.  Keep throwing darts…eventually you’ll hit a bullseye and be able to say you were right.

So much for the fleeting feeling of empathy I had for your position. 😂🤣

On 11/14/2023 at 9:49 AM, Coach Lou said:

I really thought Goshen was lucky to get Tom and with his history of turning a program into a winner like he did at Northridge was just what Goshen needed.

 

Does this have anything to do with the new A.D. who wasn't the one who hired Tom?

Goshen HFC job now open.

Goshen is now open.

7 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Regardless of whether that happens, Khaki Boy will be in the NFL next year when the NCAA completes its investigation.

To elaborate, there are going to be at least 3 jobs open in the NFL that would open up the checkbook for him: Bears, Raiders, Chargers. And he wouldn’t have to deal with that pesky NCAA or B1G. He’s going to take a page from Pete Carroll’s playbook.

1 minute ago, temptation said:

I've heard this for years...

Not in a year when he’s been suspended for 50% of the games, and shined a spotlight on some things the University would rather have kept dark.

42 minutes ago, temptation said:

One thing is for certain now...if Day loses to an interim coach, he will be walking back to Columbus on 11/25.

Regardless of whether that happens, Khaki Boy will be in the NFL next year when the NCAA completes its investigation.

11 hours ago, Irishman said:

Sorry.....every single one does
Every single one has an admission/application process. That limits/restricts enrollment
Even with tuition assistance and vouchers, the cost to attend limits/restricts enrollment.

99.9% of them have little to no special needs population, and even the ones that do have very limited resources and have to turn away certain student they know they would not be able to serve effectively. That limits/restricts enrollment. 

Every one of them has a performance and behavior standard in place that would not be allowed in public schools. That limits/restricts enrollment.

The size of most buildings, including the number of classrooms and the number of seats available limits/restricts enrollment. 
These are not criticisms, but they are all realities. 

Interesting that some of the things that “limits/restricts enrollment” in P/Ps are the very things that also attracts students to them?

Believe me, @temptation, I know how you feel. Many, many times I have had clients swear to me they were in the fight all the way, only to settle as trial approached because they got cold feet … making all the tough talk by me as we approached trial look stupid.

You gotta know when to hold ‘em … and when to fold ‘em.

1 minute ago, Muda69 said:

Yeah!  Everybody knows Notre Dame is America's College Football Team.

 

I was referring more to Harbaugh’s insane characterization of Michigan as victim in this matter. It’s irrational. But sure …

31 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

Michigan football:  America's Team  - https://deadspin.com/michigan-wolverines-jim-harbaugh-americas-team-ncaa-1851027699

 

Talk about tone deaf…

9 minutes ago, MHSTigerFan said:

Words have specific definitions.  They’re not up for debate, opinion, interpretation.

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less.”

    Lewis Carrol’s Through the Looking Glass😅😂🤣

12 minutes ago, FastpacedO said:

I believe I was there for a Lowell vs FW Dwenger game that you officiated once. Was a heck of a game.

Oh yes, the 2007 semistate, won by Lowell on a field goal with about 30 sec. left, 10-7. I was never so glad to see a game not go into overtime … One of my favorite games of all time.

1 hour ago, Whiting89 said:

South lake county not up with the times good for them just 20 years late 

I officiated a lot of big games in The Inferno. Great atmosphere. But by November, that field was hard as a rock. Very tough on the feet.

On 11/11/2023 at 8:56 AM, Boilernation said:

The Merrillville DB who broke up the final play in the EZ deserves as many helmet stickers as possible. It looked like a Valpo TD as time expired before the Pirate DB hit the Valpo WR and broke up the pass. 

On 11/11/2023 at 8:47 PM, Bobref said:

I have seen the Hudl video. Sorry to have to say, but the play by that DB was actually a foul for unnecessary roughness against a defenseless receiver. Since time expired during the down, there should have been an untimed down after half the distance enforcement.

Here’s a different angle on the play at 1:33 of the video. Definitely a foul.

We are 3 1/2 weeks into this thing, and I have more questions than answers. Right off the top of my head:

1. What was Conor Stalion’s actual job description at Michigan? To whom did he report?
2. Where did the $$ come from to cover the cost of the “advance scouting?” The number I heard was tickets to 30 games, plus travel expenses.
3. What happened to Stalion’s work product containing the information obtained through “advance scouting?”
4. Has the allegation of a connection between Ryan Day and the private investigators who supplied the NCAA with evidence been conclusively debunked?
5. If Ryan Day was not the instigator of the “investigation,” who was?

Anyone have information on these issues?

How do you improve on perfection?

WHME 46 Sports is reporting head football coach Romison St. Louis has been relieved of his duties at Elkhart. 

“BREAKING: Romison Saint-Louis has been removed as Elkhart Lions football coach after just two seasons.

Saint-Louis told me administrators felt the program wasn’t going in the right direction. He was 10-10 in two seasons, but he is proud of the team GPA rising from 2.56 to 2.95.”