October 18th, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^
If you are referring to the cherrypicker death of that student, then I would consider that unfortunate for all parties. I truly don't know enough about it to know if ND tried to cover it up... It didn't seem like it...
October 18th, 2014 at 9:01 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:07 PM ^
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October 18th, 2014 at 9:17 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:04 PM ^
but momentum is changing. This game could get ugly.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:06 PM ^
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October 18th, 2014 at 9:07 PM ^
Stoops is my hot CC, but right now all I see is UNIFORMZ and that he cut himself shaving.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:11 PM ^
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October 18th, 2014 at 9:13 PM ^
He's also coached Miami's secondary when they were good, he coached Arizona's defense when they got good, FSU's defense when they became ELITE, and now he's turned around UK.
He had a really good recruiting class with UK and now they look decent.
Alum can share more specific info, I'll look it up if I can find it.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:16 PM ^
He has also been recruitung Ohio well.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:21 PM ^
...at UK.
Damn impressive.
IMO, and just my opinion.
1. Harbaugh #1
2. Harbaugh #2
3a. Mullen
3b. Stoops
End of list. I truly don't want any other coach.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:19 PM ^
http://mgoblog.com/diaries/coaching-candidate-mark-stoops-bloodlines-st…-
(1) DC/DB at Arizona
After Mike Stoops spun out of Oklahoma and into his own gig at Arizona he brought younger brother Mark over to run his defense. The defense was bad when the Stoops arrived and Mark was able to incrementally improve it step by step over time. Nothing came overnight however. Here is how the defenses of Mark Stoops compared to the prior year (2003).
W/L | Tot Off | Tot Def | |
2003 | 109 | ||
2004 | 61 | ||
2005 | 86 | ||
2006 | 49 | ||
2007 | 53 | ||
2008 | 24 | ||
2009 |
25 |
(2) DC/DB at FSU
As Jimbo Fisher took over for Bobby Bowden, Mark Stoops was hired as DC. Much like Lloyd Carr, Bowden probably wasn't going at 100% in his last year. The once excellent Mickey Andrews defenses - chock full of NFL talent - disappeared in 2009. It is a wonder to imagine that FSU could post a 100+ defense but that is what happened. Here is how Stoops did in his 3 years versus the prior year in 2009.
W/L | Tot Off | Tot Def | |
2009 | 108 | ||
2010 | 42 | ||
2011 | 4 | ||
2012 |
2 |
(3) HC at Kentucky
I prefer to have much more data in terms of offensive / defensive statistics and major win/losses for a head coach candidate but there is not much to go on with Mark Stoops. There is little we can analyze at Kentucky as 2013 was a horror show at 2-10 with the only wins versus 2 baby seals. That was the same record as Joker Phillips had in his last year in 2012. Losses were constant, although a few were at least not blowouts. That's about all the praise one can give. Offensive and defensive rankings in 2013 were likewise horrid.
We do know what system he wants to run offensively and thats "Air Raid" with OC Neal Brown. Brown is a baby at 34 years old who was OC at Texas Tech under Tommy Tuberville before returning to his home state to coach with Stoops. If Stoops leaves they might just offer the HC job to Brown so who knows who the OC would be at Michigan - an important point for a defensive oriented HC.
2014 has started off better with a (5)-1 record, however 2 of those wins are baby seals. Kentucky lost a heartbreaker to a mediocre Florida in OT, beat Vanderbilt 17-7, and beat 3-3 South Carolina 45-38. Four of the five games have been at home. The meat of the schedule awaits, although as written above for a SEC schedule it's not impossible.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:09 PM ^
I love seeing a game plan that actually sets up the defense for big plays as the game goes on.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:10 PM ^
I expect this to be a very close game something like 27-24, 24-21...
Now look, I say this, but I've been jinxing shit all day...so look for ND to rip off a long TD run, go onside kick and throw a successful hail mary.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:10 PM ^
I am losing interest in college football in general due to our poor AD and coaching. I've had enough.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:18 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:10 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^
Captain Purpleface is going to love that.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^
And good defense based on QB pressure and blitzing! It's a Beautiful thing!
October 18th, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^
99-yard drive for an Oregon TD.
Meanwhile, Washington still looks to be struggling to find their way back to Don James-level football on a consistant basis. They were one of the best teams in the land for over a decade under James, and other than an isolated season here and there, have never been the same.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^
Hopefully Golson goes full Tommy Rees tonight. Of course, Winston is doing that too.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:13 PM ^
Jameis you moran.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:14 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:17 PM ^
Bad decision, but that is what pressure does to even the best QBs. Especially in college, which is why I favor pressure all day long whether it is the front 4 or constant blitzing.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:13 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:13 PM ^
Pick into a pick..bad decisions..
October 18th, 2014 at 9:13 PM ^
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October 18th, 2014 at 9:20 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:14 PM ^
DG special.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:15 PM ^
Oregon is back. Right now Oregon and Bama looked like the best teams in the country by a wide margin.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:16 PM ^
Mostly because the Mississippi teams are either not playing or not playing anyone good.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:18 PM ^
Ole Miss is playing and is not looking impressive. And those Texas A&M wins aren't looking so impressive any more. We'll see what they do on the road against a quality opponent.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:19 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:18 PM ^
Beating UW is expected of Oregon.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:20 PM ^
The defending champs argument really doesn'twork in college football. Also Oregon already beat MSU and ND beat.... a down Stanford team.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:24 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:15 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:15 PM ^
October 18th, 2014 at 9:15 PM ^
These are two really good teams. I can say I enjoy watching good football!
October 18th, 2014 at 9:16 PM ^
Herbie's rooting for ND is quite annoying.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:16 PM ^
After that INT, I think he's fixing games.
October 18th, 2014 at 9:16 PM ^
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October 18th, 2014 at 9:19 PM ^