Joe Pa looks a little too much like a vampire right? That’s because its not a costume.  How else can you explain his longevity and energy at 80, I mean 8000, years old. Continue Reading “What’s Your Coach Going to be for Halloween?” »

Its almost been two years since Jim Mora Jr. was fired by the Atlanta Falcons after failing to make the playoffs.  If you remember Mora wrote his own pink slip when he expressed interest in eventually becoming the head coach of the University of Washington on a Seattle sports-talk radio show.  Mr. Home Depot Man, Falcons owner Arthur Blank thought he should be a little more concerned about the team he was actually coaching.

Interviewer: If it ever works out, if there’s an opening, and you’re available, we want you to coach the Huskies.

Mora: Well, I really have a lot of respect for Ty, and I know he’ll do a great job. But if he ever decides to move on, and get in the NFL or you know, go back to Notre Dame or whatever, if that job’s open you’ll find me at the friggin’ head of the line with my resume in my hand ready to take that job.

Interviewer: If you’re available.

Mora: It doesn’t even matter if I’m available.

Interviewer: So if you just won the Super Bowl, and it’s available, you’re there?

Mora: I’d be there

Interviewer: You’re there, OK.

Mora: Dewey, I promise you that. Now, I want to see Ty succeed, and I want to see that program succeed. But if he decides at some point that he’s ready to move on and they want me, I will be there. I don’t care if we’re in the middle of a playoff run, I’m packing my stuff and coming back to Seattle.

Well it is 2008 and try as he might Ty has failed.  On Monday it was announced that he would no longer be the UDub coach after the season’s end.  And the good news for Husky fans backing the quick hire of Mora over a lengthy interview process is he is already living in Seattle. The bad news is he is there coaching for the Seahawks and has been promised the head coach gig for the 2009 season.

Soon enough it will be gut check time for Mora.  He will have to make decision between the Huskies and the Seahawks, because I have no doubt that Washington will come-a-callin. After all, they’ve seen how successful a struggling Pac 10 program can become after hiring a young energetic former NFL coach.

I can’t tell if this guy is trying to impersonate Elaine or is just Humpty-Dumpty-Rotund, uncoordinated and awkward.  And if he wasn’t awesome enough already he has one the finest FUPAs this side of the Appalachian Mountains.

Video: West Virginia Band Guy Awkwardly Dances At Football Game

Road to Game Day: A Two-For-One Weekend in Morgantown and Columbus

Road Wins

Alabama, Penn State and Georgia all went on the road and won big time games. PSU and and Alabama are jumping back above the Sooners because beating tOSU and Tennessee is much more impressive than beating K State. Also if I was an Oklahoma fan I’de be a little worried about my defense giving up 30+ the last 3 weeks.

Oklahoma State

They went toe to toe with Texas and aren’t dropping a lick in this poll.

Florida State

The ‘Noles came back from a 0-10 deficit to beat the banged up Hokies by 10.  They are 6-1 and this ranking may be too high since VT played their backup QBs, but this game was a real confidence booster.  I think this is the game where they turn the corner and say, “we can contend for the ACC again.” Continue Reading “Week 9 BlogPoll” »

Some great signs from Columbus this Saturday. Unfortunately no one stepped up, took and completed the GameDay Challenge.

Why didn’t Helen Keller scream when she fell off the cliff? – She was wearing mittens.

I’ve heard the stories from the Lou Holtz Joe Paterno seal clubbing trips are legendary.

Does Joe Pa have trouble controling his bowel movements? These signs would agree he does.

Its Quagmire, its Quagmire

Giggity, Giggity, Giggity!

I’de rather have Joe Pa as president though…

I thought it stood for Penn State University, I was wrong.

It had to be shown because Bloodsport is was and will always be awesome.

And who knew, there actually are hot chics at tOSU.

Washington sucks, the Ty Willingham story is sooo plaaayyeed and everyone not affiliated with Notre Dame hates Notre Dame. America doesn’t care about this game. It shouldn’t be on in primetime even in local markets.

That Daggum Hokie Bird is Hot on Our Ass

The outcome of this weekend’s battle of offensive futility, or for you optimists stout defense , will fetter the losers chances at making the ACC Championship Game.  I could write a preview, but I will wait until after the game to either write a alcohol fueled hate fest for Bryan Stinespring or alcohol fueled love fest for Tyrod Taylor. For some preview let’s go around the blogosphere.

What to Watch vs. FSU [Gobbler Country]

Virginia Tech’s rushing attack will be the best FSU has seen so far, but there is no overlooking how good the Noles have been against the run this year. They’re giving up 79.5 YPG, best in the ACC.

FSU quarterback Christian Ponder is not the same QB the Hokies saw last year. He’s matured, made the quarterback job his and led a Seminole comeback last week on the road. The Hokies can’t afford to sit back and wait for mistakes from Ponder. They will have to put pressure on him.

Seminoles seek sixth straight home victory against Tech [Collegiate Times]

As of right now, both the ‘Noles and the Hokies have their heads above water in the wide-open Atlantic and Coastal Divisions.

The race to see who plays in Tampa this December for a shot at the ACC Championship is more open than it has ever been, but both teams must win this game if they intend to remain a strong player for the title.

ScalpEm [FSU vs. Virginia Tech Madness]

I think the Noles SHOULD pull this one out, but I’m not sure if they will. Does FSU have the talent? Yes. But the defense needs to play all 4 quarters on Saturday and the offense has to make a couple of big plays, while not giving VT any big plays. Special Teams will be important again, and thankfully Graham Gano has been hot with his foot.  Let’s hope he’s not overdue for a miss.

And one other thing, while I HATE the Hokie “Turkey Call” stuff… I do love their entrance at home…

A blast from the past, but still a great way to waste some time on Friday.

Mike at Tar Heel Mania is hosting this weeks ACC Roundtable. Make sure to wear your powder blues and vist his site for the rest of the Roundtable answers and to express your hatred of Duke.
1. Okay, first things first: could someone please explain what the hell just happened this past Saturday?

Heather Dinich used her Greek Goddess abilities to flip the league on top of its head, again.

2. Good Maryland, Bad Maryland, we’ve seen a fair share of both in 2008. Good Maryland may be the best team in the ACC, while Bad Maryland could probably lose by 20 to anyone left on their schedule. Which Maryland do we see for the rest of the season and where do you expect the Terps to finish?

If Good Maryland is heads and Bad Maryland is tails flipping a coin for each of their remaining games might be the most scientific way to figure out how they will finish up.  If we assume heads comes up five times and Bad Maryland doesn’t poke its head out of its shell the Terps will go 3-2.  They should win their home games against NC State, UNC and FSU, but they aren’t winning in Chesnut Hill or Blacksburg.

3. Injuries are a part of college football, but they seem to have ravaged ACC offenses this year. Wake Forest has been without Sam Swank, Clemson is without C.J. Spiller, UNC is without T.J. Yates and Brandon Tate, Virginia Tech is without Kenny Lewis Jr., and NC State is without just about everybody. Which team misses their fallen star(s) most and why?

Its a close call, but Sam Swank means more to his team than any of the others.  And yes I realize he is a kicker.  But Swank, the senior leader, is Mr. Automatic for Wake and reliability like that at any position is hard to find.  Obviously every offense wants to score 7, but those 3s add up and are extremely important for Wake a team that finds themselves in a close game each week.

4. Last one: the pretty much unanimous division champs were Virginia Tech and Wake Forest last week. Given all the craziness that just happened, give us your updated ACC Championship scenario.

I am sticking with the Hokies and the Deacons, but we will know more after this weekend. Obviously.  If Wake can travel down to Miami and win they only have one tough game left, Boston College in the snake pit.  The Hokies hold the tie breaker over Georgia Tech so until they lose another conference game they are in the drivers seat.