Some excellent choices here, but my taste is generally lighter...spy/thriller/intrigue mixed with some ass kickers I am happy to have on our side.
John Sandford - Virgil Flowers series and Lucas Davenport series
Vince Flynn
Brad Thor
David Baldacci
Karin Slaughter
Stephen White
I read all the Harry Potter books and the Grisham books up until the last few...not feeling Grisham at the moment.
bookseriesinorder.com will give a rundown of all these in the order they were written if you have a need to read in order...they do build character and personality through the series, but are still good out of order.
Agree...but does it set any coaching staff up for any level of anti-trust or anti-free market stuff if they decide to play one guy over another, and that guy benefits while the guy who doesn't play (and of course is told by all of us who are in love with backups that he should be playing LOL) doesn't gain any benefit? Are laws related to likeness/image, etc., solid enough to prevent this type of attempt?
This is great stuff especially for those of us that have never coached but want to understand more about what is going on...I have only one question, and it's on play 2...if I look at it from my unschooled football mind, it appears to me this could go either way...that Turner trucked the guy and got 11 is a good result, but was it the right call? Shea is facing the top of the screen on the read, Hayes and Bredeson double teaming one guy. It would seem Hayes could slide off to the linebacker, Eubanks has the safety OR there is enough blocking for the wideout to blow by his coverage. Could this have been a pull and either run or pass?
Back in the day (when you could still carry some things into the stadium) we would buy a half gallon of cider on the way. Drink it down to top of label. Small bottle of Southern Comfort fit perfectly into the container. Warmth on a cool football Saturday.
To me, total pass attempts are not as important as the ability to pass effectively when needed. I believe progress was made, and more is coming...and qb / o-line development is on the rise.
Also, as an aside, found a picture of delany and a hat I think would go well with his hairstyle.
I was there Saturday also, but lots more there that day than Friday evening. The judge is one of the best men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Checked Sig online directory, and only 1 '81 was not in the house already by the time I left...
We probably have...I did go to the rededication, actually took my oldest daughter that weekend. Did hear about the cat burning incident, and good for you for doing something about it. Graduated December 79, so not there when you rushed...one of your '81 brothers who is a fairly prominent Judge and I are still close, and I am back for 3-4 games a year in the fall.
I am glad we are back on track, can't say I am thrilled with all the old architecture inside being changed due to building codes, as I loved that front staircase and all the openness upstairs as well. If you were at rededication on Friday night, I think there was a group shot taken...are you in it?
In short, if you have a love for the game and want to try to provide a fair environment for the players, please do it. The average age of officials is getting higher every year, and we need new blood. Over the past 20 years I have done 15 of high school and club soccer and 15 of middle school and high school basketball. I do not do soccer any longer (the field got really big as I got older) and am dual licensed for basketball in Wisconsin and Michigan.
I echo many of the same positive stories and sentiments described above. We have all experienced coaches and fans who are difficult, those who are reasonable, and games where fantastic displays of sportsmanship were demonstrated and those where we had to invoke rules to control it. It has been a worthwhile experience for me, and I got involved because i wanted to help provide a fair and safe environment for the kids to enjoy a game. If your goal is to help the game and help provide positive experiences for the kids, sign up immediately. Join a local ref association that provides some additional training and rules clarification and provide you with some games.
Much easier I guess to look at still photos of plays...let's take them one at a time...I don't understand why audibles cannot be used to keep people honest. I am not a student of the game, but these are questions at least to my casual eye.
1. Iso - 7.5 in the box, slot LB not honestly playing Funchess. Either a quick throw to Funch or fake to Kerridge who attacks the LB and use swing pass to Fitz...why run against 8 in the box? It was 1st and ten, and we hear Al talk about unfavorable down and distance stuff all the time. I like Funch 1 on 1...
2. Zone play...we really have nothing to change the formation and change the defensive alignment? Split backs? Gun? Pistol? Anything? Slip middle screen?
3. Power play...against 8 in the box. Same alignment for us, pretty much same alignment for them. idk who missed the assignment, but outnumbered anyway. Again, no chance for audible? Bring Kerridge and Fitz backside instead? Fake to Kerridge and pitch? Any variety at all?
4. Pants - 8 in the box again...another slow developing play that allows the defense to make its key reads and react before we even get moving. Even straight ahead blocking with penning in the box to get around it might work...we don't seem to do anything to keep them honest.
What are Gardner's keys on these plays? Does he not have any flexibility?
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Some excellent choices here, but my taste is generally lighter...spy/thriller/intrigue mixed with some ass kickers I am happy to have on our side.
John Sandford - Virgil Flowers series and Lucas Davenport series
Vince Flynn
Brad Thor
David Baldacci
Karin Slaughter
Stephen White
I read all the Harry Potter books and the Grisham books up until the last few...not feeling Grisham at the moment.
bookseriesinorder.com will give a rundown of all these in the order they were written if you have a need to read in order...they do build character and personality through the series, but are still good out of order.
Not as good as I once was...you know the rest.
Titleist 917 D2 driver, Diamana Blue 60 gram shaft.
Adams 3 wood and 3 hybrid, soon to be replaced.
Ping i25 4 - PW, one degree strong and 1 degree up
Vokey SM4 52 and 56
Ping Stealth 60
Odyssey Triple Track 7S putter
Next stop on the NCAA midwest honesty tour: East Lansing, to declare Joe Bachie's urine sample incorrect and reinstate him immediately.
Methinks if I had one lasting that long I should probably call every woman I know...
Single Malt: Stranahan's (made in Denver, smooooooth)
Scotch: a friend recently shared some Lagavulin - don't own it at $100 a bottle, but wow.
Bourbon: High West American Prairie Bourbon - Park City Utah
Rum: Bacardi Limon chilled and neat, no mixer needed
Irish: Jameson Black Barrel Reserve, Proper 12...and my inexpensive daily, 2 Gingers.
Agree...but does it set any coaching staff up for any level of anti-trust or anti-free market stuff if they decide to play one guy over another, and that guy benefits while the guy who doesn't play (and of course is told by all of us who are in love with backups that he should be playing LOL) doesn't gain any benefit? Are laws related to likeness/image, etc., solid enough to prevent this type of attempt?
This is great stuff especially for those of us that have never coached but want to understand more about what is going on...I have only one question, and it's on play 2...if I look at it from my unschooled football mind, it appears to me this could go either way...that Turner trucked the guy and got 11 is a good result, but was it the right call? Shea is facing the top of the screen on the read, Hayes and Bredeson double teaming one guy. It would seem Hayes could slide off to the linebacker, Eubanks has the safety OR there is enough blocking for the wideout to blow by his coverage. Could this have been a pull and either run or pass?
...Moody Blues...
I don't know Ad -- I do know his brother Gym...
Back in the day (when you could still carry some things into the stadium) we would buy a half gallon of cider on the way. Drink it down to top of label. Small bottle of Southern Comfort fit perfectly into the container. Warmth on a cool football Saturday.
Southern Discomfort rings about a 40 year old bell...
Middle:…
Low: Jim Beam Black
Middle: High West American Prairie Bourbon (if you like a bit of a smokey flavor, try Campfire)
High: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Special Occasion: Angel's Envy
To me, total pass attempts are not as important as the ability to pass effectively when needed. I believe progress was made, and more is coming...and qb / o-line development is on the rise.
Also, as an aside, found a picture of delany and a hat I think would go well with his hairstyle.
Spit coffee on the keyboard on that one. But even a good antibiotic may not handle a chancre quickly enough for some.
Urbs recently spotted picking up some more memory loss enhancers...
I was there Saturday also, but lots more there that day than Friday evening. The judge is one of the best men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Checked Sig online directory, and only 1 '81 was not in the house already by the time I left...
We probably have...I did go to the rededication, actually took my oldest daughter that weekend. Did hear about the cat burning incident, and good for you for doing something about it. Graduated December 79, so not there when you rushed...one of your '81 brothers who is a fairly prominent Judge and I are still close, and I am back for 3-4 games a year in the fall.
I am glad we are back on track, can't say I am thrilled with all the old architecture inside being changed due to building codes, as I loved that front staircase and all the openness upstairs as well. If you were at rededication on Friday night, I think there was a group shot taken...are you in it?
Theta Theta 79. In Hoc
Paragraph is perfectly accurate...amazing how many believe their kid is D-1 capable and it's our job to facilitate their process.
I believe I read in another thread you are a Sigma Chi? As am I.
HH
In short, if you have a love for the game and want to try to provide a fair environment for the players, please do it. The average age of officials is getting higher every year, and we need new blood. Over the past 20 years I have done 15 of high school and club soccer and 15 of middle school and high school basketball. I do not do soccer any longer (the field got really big as I got older) and am dual licensed for basketball in Wisconsin and Michigan.
I echo many of the same positive stories and sentiments described above. We have all experienced coaches and fans who are difficult, those who are reasonable, and games where fantastic displays of sportsmanship were demonstrated and those where we had to invoke rules to control it. It has been a worthwhile experience for me, and I got involved because i wanted to help provide a fair and safe environment for the kids to enjoy a game. If your goal is to help the game and help provide positive experiences for the kids, sign up immediately. Join a local ref association that provides some additional training and rules clarification and provide you with some games.
Much easier I guess to look at still photos of plays...let's take them one at a time...I don't understand why audibles cannot be used to keep people honest. I am not a student of the game, but these are questions at least to my casual eye.
1. Iso - 7.5 in the box, slot LB not honestly playing Funchess. Either a quick throw to Funch or fake to Kerridge who attacks the LB and use swing pass to Fitz...why run against 8 in the box? It was 1st and ten, and we hear Al talk about unfavorable down and distance stuff all the time. I like Funch 1 on 1...
2. Zone play...we really have nothing to change the formation and change the defensive alignment? Split backs? Gun? Pistol? Anything? Slip middle screen?
3. Power play...against 8 in the box. Same alignment for us, pretty much same alignment for them. idk who missed the assignment, but outnumbered anyway. Again, no chance for audible? Bring Kerridge and Fitz backside instead? Fake to Kerridge and pitch? Any variety at all?
4. Pants - 8 in the box again...another slow developing play that allows the defense to make its key reads and react before we even get moving. Even straight ahead blocking with penning in the box to get around it might work...we don't seem to do anything to keep them honest.
What are Gardner's keys on these plays? Does he not have any flexibility?