DLJ:
Nevada (+14) at Boise State - Nevada
Clemson at South Carolina (+3) - South Carolina
Ok State (+10) at Oklahoma - Ok State
New Mexico (+44 1/2) at TCU - New Mexico
Utah (+7 1/2) at BYU - Utah
Baylor at TT (-21) - TT
Navy (-10) at Hawaii - Navy
BMG:
NIU at Cen. Mich (-13 1/2) - Cem. Mich
Bama (-10) at AUB - Bama
Clem (-3) at SC - Clem
Ok St at Ok (-8) - Ok St
UGA at GT m(-7 1/1) - GT
Ark at LSU (-3 1/2) - LSU
Utah St at Idaho (-3) - Idaho
TMG:
Wash st (+24 1/2) at UW - Wash St
FSU (+24 1/2) at Fla - FSU
Va Tech (-16) at VA - VA
TCU (-44) at NM - TCU
Ok (-8) at OK state - Ok
Cuse (+14) at Uconn - Cuse
Boise St (-14) at Nevada - Boise St
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
An Issue of Leadership
After UVM's second lopsided loss of the season, a 6-2 drubbing from UMass, coach Kenvin Sneddon said, "We’ve got a lot of talent in there and it’s just not coming together for whatever reason right now."
I have a suspicion that one of the reasons for the team's up and down start is ineffective leadership. A harsh statement for sure but I don't totally fault this year's captains, Kevan Miller and Brian Roloff, for not providing the same level of leadership of Peter Lenes, Dean Strong, and Corey Carlson. Leadership like other skills improves with practice. Peter and Corey served as Assistant Captains for two years. As Captain, Dean led the Cats for two year too. Kevan and Brian will grow into their roles, but it will take time. That said, a loss like the one last night really makes you appreciate what Peter, Dean, and Corey brought to the team.
I also have the suspicion that one of the reasons "it's just not coming together" for the men's hockey team is that current players, maybe non more so than the freshman, are feeling a level of entitlement after the trip to the Frozen Four last year. Hopefully Kevan and Brian can impress upon the team that playing in the post season is earned but if not, I expect coach Sneddon's new policy of "tough love" to go a long way.
I have a suspicion that one of the reasons for the team's up and down start is ineffective leadership. A harsh statement for sure but I don't totally fault this year's captains, Kevan Miller and Brian Roloff, for not providing the same level of leadership of Peter Lenes, Dean Strong, and Corey Carlson. Leadership like other skills improves with practice. Peter and Corey served as Assistant Captains for two years. As Captain, Dean led the Cats for two year too. Kevan and Brian will grow into their roles, but it will take time. That said, a loss like the one last night really makes you appreciate what Peter, Dean, and Corey brought to the team.
I also have the suspicion that one of the reasons "it's just not coming together" for the men's hockey team is that current players, maybe non more so than the freshman, are feeling a level of entitlement after the trip to the Frozen Four last year. Hopefully Kevan and Brian can impress upon the team that playing in the post season is earned but if not, I expect coach Sneddon's new policy of "tough love" to go a long way.
Monday, November 23, 2009
I Made the Yankee Hat More Famous than a Yankee Can
"I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can". J-Z sang this line, which is from his new anthem "Empire State of Mind", in front of thousands of Yankee fans and players prior to the second game of the World Series. Funny right?
Click here for a good piece about it from the New York Times
Click here for a good piece about it from the New York Times
Friday, November 20, 2009
UVM Woman's Basketball - Behind the Scenes
Pretty cool video of the lady Cats from their trip to NC State. After hearing their pre-game cheer it should become obvious just how influential Drew Brees' warm up chant has become. The Cats' cheer sounds very similar. Just don't forget where he got it from - the Marines.
Drew Brees
Catamounts in NC
Drew Brees
Catamounts in NC
Weight issues are root of Mangino's problems - KansasCity.com
The following article is an interesting piece about how Kansas Jaw Hawks coach Mark Mangino's problems all stem from his weight. For those unfamiliar with the current situation at Kansas, it involves the possibility of verbal abuse by Mangino towards some of his players. The article got me thinking about the broader issue of image in college football.
As many of us know, the embattled Charlie Weis has certainly had his difficulties at Notre Dame. Could part of the problem be Charlie's weight? Are high school seniors and juniors less inclined to play for a heavy set coach? As I think about the top coaches in college football, not one of them is overweight - Urban Myer, Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, Gary Patterson, Chris Peterson, ect. Now think about the heavier set coaches - Charlie Weiss, Mark Mangino, Ralph Friedgen and don't forget Mike Locksley at New Mexico. If what Jason Whitlock is saying is true about Mangino, perhaps Charlie's, Ralph's, and Mike's woes are the result of a similar issue - weight.
Not too long ago I head Colin Cowherd say on his radio show that Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher would make a terrific college coach. One of Colin's reasons was his looks. Jeff, as a handsome guy would be very effective in living rooms recruiting players and coupled with his experience would have success at the college level. Colin said this during the Titans rough opening to the 2009 season.
Maybe image, weight, and a coaches looks play a larger role in college football than we realize or would like to admit.
Enjoy the article
Weight issues are root of Mangino's problems - KansasCity.com
PS - It's difficult to name too many heavy set coaches isn't it?? Interesting.
As many of us know, the embattled Charlie Weis has certainly had his difficulties at Notre Dame. Could part of the problem be Charlie's weight? Are high school seniors and juniors less inclined to play for a heavy set coach? As I think about the top coaches in college football, not one of them is overweight - Urban Myer, Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, Gary Patterson, Chris Peterson, ect. Now think about the heavier set coaches - Charlie Weiss, Mark Mangino, Ralph Friedgen and don't forget Mike Locksley at New Mexico. If what Jason Whitlock is saying is true about Mangino, perhaps Charlie's, Ralph's, and Mike's woes are the result of a similar issue - weight.
Not too long ago I head Colin Cowherd say on his radio show that Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher would make a terrific college coach. One of Colin's reasons was his looks. Jeff, as a handsome guy would be very effective in living rooms recruiting players and coupled with his experience would have success at the college level. Colin said this during the Titans rough opening to the 2009 season.
Maybe image, weight, and a coaches looks play a larger role in college football than we realize or would like to admit.
Enjoy the article
Weight issues are root of Mangino's problems - KansasCity.com
PS - It's difficult to name too many heavy set coaches isn't it?? Interesting.
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