'Noles News 01.26.12
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 10:02 AM EST
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"It’s beginning to look that way," Duckett said Wednesday when asked if he thought FSU would make him a scholarship offer during his upcoming visit. "I feel real good about it."The buyer has seen the goods. Florida State offensive line coach Rick Trickett appears to like what he sees. But he’s still a little unsure. He needs to get up in the attic, check the wiring, see if there are any pipes leaking.
If coach Trickett and FSU are going to buy into this super-hero like teenager, they want to make sure everything is in sound, working order. They want to get him on campus and make a final evaluation.
"I’ll probably end up double signing on Wednesday just to make sure in case something falls through," Duckett said.
Here's what I wrote about Duckett on Monday:
Florida State is bringing in Adam Duckett for a visit this weekend, per J.C. Shurburtt of the 247 Network. Who? He's a 6'8", 340 pound offensive lineman out of Orlando East River. As a junior, he was out of shape and scored a 13 on the ACT (ouch!). As a senior, he apparently worked hard, lost 25 pounds, and says he has an ACT score of 20. None of the recruiting services are going to bother rating a kid with an ACT score of 13. Will the NCAA flag this test score? Is the score legit? How are his grades? I don't know. But this senior film is promising. I think at the very least, a sign-and-place could happen here. A 6'8", 340-pound 18-year old is just getting used to his body. There are definitely some tools here, and you have to like his energy. Many time guys this big play soft. He doesn't. I am not saying he is a superstar, and he definitely needs a lot of polish. But if he hadn't 13'd the ACT as a junior, this would be a kid with multiple BCS offers.
I think FSU will take Duckett, and if he doesn't get in, I expect that they will make sure the JUCO is the right fit. They definitely have the luxury of developing him, as they already have nine underclassmen. Slow is good here.
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By putting the 16th, it looks like I am predicting the future.
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
FAIL
F-L-O-R-I-D-A-S-T-A-T-E, FLORIDA STATE, FLORIDA STATE, FLORIDA STATE, WOO
by AustinPowers on Jan 26, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Plugging Pitt and Cuse into the current 6 team divisions, nice.
I have to give it to the ACC. They don’t just try to poke a square peg into a round hole, they load that sucker up on a rail gun and shoot it at Mach 10 through the round hole.
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
What else would you do?
I’m not sure a North/South realignment is good right now. Save that for if we get ND in the future. I’d stick Syr in the Atlantic, Pitt in the Coastal for now.
Would totally realign with a north south.
Move one of the teams on the cusp, if/when we expand to 16.
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
Which NC team do you isolate in the North?
Or do you put UM in the N instead?
North: BC, Syr, Pitt, VT, UVA, Mary, UM
South: FSU, Clem, GT, UNC, NCSt, Duke, WF
or
N: BC, Syr, Pitt, VT, UVA, Mary, ? (probably NCSt; or WF)
S: FSU, UM, Clem, GT, ?, ?, ?
Maybe it doesn't matter if BB doesn't have divisions
But I assumed UNC/Duke would not want to be split up. For balance purposes, I’d probably suggest NCSt to the North (I actually think it is the southern most and WF the northern, but it’s really a matter of a few miles.)
I would also eliminate a “permanent” rival from the other division. Allows us to stay at eight conf games and still see a good rotation of opponents.
You’d have to split the Florida teams, otherwise the football coaches for all the north schools would have a fit (recruiting). And as soon as you split the Florida teams, then you’ve got to do the “permanent rival” thing.
I suspect there may be some concern that if you sub-regionalize the conference then it may loosen the ties that bind and it pretty soon becomes two separate conferences joined together only by contract, not spirit.
Why not go north/south?
It makes more sense.
1. Attendance could go up bc away games would be closer.
2. Resentments build, rivalries form, interest increases.
All the teams above NC in the north division, all the teams below in the south, split the NC schools (UNC goes north, other 3 go south), 7/8 game conference schedule, (all 6 division teams, 1 permanent out of division team, possibly rotate out of division opponents).
Swofford and his people act like this is rocket science.
Continue stalking me on Twitter at SaintChaos1.
So reserve one spot for VT in the conference championship each year.
Not in FSU’s best interest, therefo don’t want.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
by AMFKNole on Jan 26, 2012 12:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Don't understand.
Whatever team is best in the N, gets the CCG. With UNC, Pitt, and BC, it is not a given that VT makes it every year. BC is usually not as bad as it has been. Pitt should be stronger in recruiting due to troubles at JoePa U. VT makes it every year almost as it is.
Assuming you think all of the other N teams are patsies, then you could have a highly-rated but weak 11-1 VT team to meet FSU in the ACCCG. We’d have GT, Clem, UM, and the weak NC teams in the South. We already have to play Clem & UM every year. Swapping Mary for GT is the most significant change and one that I’m not too worried about with the size of our D-line.
I don’t think they are going to draw it up with FSU, Duke, Wake, Syr, UVA, Maryland, and UM or NCSt in one division as you might want.
Annually playing UM and competing with them for the Division isn't the same thing
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
by AMFKNole on Jan 26, 2012 3:02 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Which would be different than now how?
VT doesn’t seem to have any difficulty winning their division even with Miami in it.
by idontwan2know on Jan 26, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
But now we're gonna take GT out of the division too
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
by AMFKNole on Jan 26, 2012 3:02 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
And how often has the ACC considered FSU's best interests?
Do not expect it to happen this time
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 26, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure the ACC offices will have no part in separating Carolina from Duke, NC State or even Wake.
NCState and Wake are separate from Duke/UNC now
A good idea would be to shift Ga Tch and Miami into Atlantic division (South), then flip BC into north so that there’s a Boston-New York (and former Big East) rivalry that can be built again.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 26, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
It is kind of a rocket science. Have 14 programs with their own agendas, interests, and ideas about what is best for the conference and then within the programs you’ve got athletic directors, football coaches, basketball coaches, and others, and they don’t always agree – e.g., I’m sure Jim Boeheim doesn’t give a rip about the state of Florida and would probably like to play as many northern games as possible, while Doug Marrone is thinking how much he needs to try and recruit Florida and Georgia and it helps to play games there.
Looking at film on this Duckett kid
I’d say his holding technique needs lots of work. Trickett can fix that.
Evil Knievel, David Hasselhoff and Doug Rhoads....true American heroes.
by ACC Referee on Jan 26, 2012 10:19 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Would love to see you guys try to flag this kid with a ghost hold.
Any man who scores a 13 on his ACT either got nervous taking the test, or does not deem it necessary to consider the consequences of his own actions.
Legend has it, it’s the latter.
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
Knowing where he's from, he was out all night hunting coons and drinking shine.
FSU back-2-back state champs!! 52-14
by CashvilleNole on Jan 26, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
That dog won't hunt
Years ago, I was peripherally involved in an effort to appeal a disallowed ACT score for a big time recruit. His explanation for the dramatic increase was that he had been drunk the first time he took the test. Sadly, his appeal was denied.
On ething that may hurt us for JHC.
I’ve heard that his grandfather doesn’t want him anywhere near Greg Reid.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 10:22 AM EST reply actions
I can see it as being true, though.
Greg was arough kids in Valdosta. People down there always said he’d be damn good player for FSU, if they can keep him in school and out of jail.
When his mother, who he didn’t really even live with, went with him on his recruiting visit, she never asked what Jimbo could do to better her son. All she wanted to know was how many tickets SHE was getting and what they were gonna do for her. Bless his heart, he really wasn’t raised any better. There is a family in Nashville, GA who kinda looked after him and kept him out of any more trouble than he was.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Greg’s reputation there is not good, and he’s earned part of that.
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
he's been growing up, though
making much better choices than when he was a freshman.
Am I the meanest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town? Well who am I? Who am I?
I can't hear you..
by STAquinasNole on Jan 26, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Reid is one of those players that I love to hate,
but I’m glad he’s on my team.
Remember the 49’ers punt returner last weekend? That’s what scares me about Reid.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Meh
That kid was a rookie in his first game returning punts in the NFL. He was only in because the starter was hurt.
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 26, 2012 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
He also should have gotten out of the way of the one that hit him on the leg.
That’s why I hold my breath every time a punt hits the ground in front of Reid. He usually makes a good play from it, but it doesn’t keep me from having to put my heart back in my chest.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
If Reid muffs one
I will be mad but over the course of the season he catches everything. Saves us tons and tons of the hidden yardage Bud has talked about. And ya just never know when he will break one. Anyone can muff one, I trust him on PR more then anywhere
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He's good at making dumb decisions look good.
He is an asset to the team, no doubt.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
He is as good at fielding punts as there is in the NCAA. It takes some pair of balls to come up and catch those punts the way he does.
He isn’t afraid of Crap, and ask M.Lattimore if his bite matches his bark. Never mind, he wont remember.
He reminds me of The Honey Badger at LSU reminds me of G5. They play very much alike, and they are damn near clones of each other physically. They are also not the best CB on their team.
If we go undefeated this year, and the ACC Refs don’t take punt returns away from him, we give him a crazy hair cut, and cool nickname (I like, The Pit Bull), he will be a household name too.
I Don’t think he will be a finalist for the Heisman Trophy though. That was just luck, and a weak field; but he would be just as deserving, and that is not very.
When ahead never let up. When behind never give up.
It is hard to overestimate how significant the advantage you gain from being underestimated.
by Chief Pit Bull on Jan 26, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Greg is much better than Mathieu in coverage.
It’s not even close, imo.
by idontwan2know on Jan 26, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Watch them play in coverage
It’s obvious. Mathieu cannot play outside. Reid may get beaten by taller receivers, but he’s rarely been out of position this year.
by idontwan2know on Jan 27, 2012 1:16 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think I would go that far.
But I don’t see anything that T.M. does better, or considerably better, than G5. It would be splitting hairs either way.
The only difference was: He played on an undefeated team, so he got a lot more exposure. He didn’t have ACC Refs, or a team committing stupid penalties, taking away a good portion of his plays; and he also doesn’t have a cool nickname, and a crazy haircut to go with it.
If they had the same years of eligibility left, I wouldn’t trade G5 for T.M., and I would rather have G5 this year in any case.
I don’t think G5 gets enough credit for being, in so many ways, the heart an soul of the team. This team feeds off of him, and if he is guilty of anything, it is trying to feed them too much.
He will be missed next year more than we realize now.
When ahead never let up. When behind never give up.
It is hard to overestimate how significant the advantage you gain from being underestimated.
by Chief Pit Bull on Jan 26, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd.
Even though he makes me want to pull my hair out, this really does sum him up.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 27, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed! G5 is all heart & Nole
by FullTimeNole on Jan 27, 2012 9:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nah you want wiggle on punt returns
Guy on a Buffalo
by SteadfastNole on Jan 26, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
That is an understatement with Reid.
He makes sure his wiggle wiggles. I think some times its too much.
I think if he had a little more speed he’d be an elite PR
Guy on a Buffalo
by SteadfastNole on Jan 26, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
I think he is an elite PR right now.
But you are right, next to his size, elite straight line speed is the thing he lacks. He does have plenty enough of it though, to take one to the house at anytime.
When ahead never let up. When behind never give up.
It is hard to overestimate how significant the advantage you gain from being underestimated.
by Chief Pit Bull on Jan 26, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
He's sexy, and he knows it.
wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle, yeah.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
you never really know where it’s gonna bounce, but Greg’s usually played them really well.
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 26, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
And he introduced the world to an ACC rule...
you never really know where it’s gonna bounce, but Greg’s usually played them really well.
Pointing out a ball that has bounced is a fair catch signal. Who knew?
Gripper
Tommyhawk Nation: Bobby Bowden is the all-time ACC leader in conference titles, conference wins, total wins, winning percentage, bowl appearances & wins and owns the longest conference winning streak.
Well...uh...
Evil Knievel, David Hasselhoff and Doug Rhoads....true American heroes.
by ACC Referee on Jan 26, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I was referencing his character and things that aren't exactly related to football.
He’s obviously grown on the field as well, though. I don’t think he’s going to be making any mistakes next year. He’ll continue to go hard, and push all he can but I think he knows that his NFL stock will fall with any big mistakes like that. I think we’ll all be very happy with how he plays, next season.
Am I the meanest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town? Well who am I? Who am I?
I can't hear you..
by STAquinasNole on Jan 26, 2012 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
At 5'8, he'd better be near perfect next year.
Not many 5’8 db’s in the league. He could be the next Grimes, though.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Very little room for error, no doubt.
Am I the meanest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town? Well who am I? Who am I?
I can't hear you..
by STAquinasNole on Jan 26, 2012 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
He's got to quit being "Big Play Ray" Buchanon 2.0.
Every time there’s a big play, for either team, he’s in the picture.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
At this point, I imagine
he’s got several folks in his ear letting him know that every mistake like that chips away at the foundation he’s been building for an NFL career.
And you’re right, considering his measurements he should be aiming for perfection in the 2012 season. I have a feeling we’ll see a lot more discipline from him. This is essentially his contract year.
Am I the meanest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town? Well who am I? Who am I?
I can't hear you..
by STAquinasNole on Jan 26, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
He could be a Dexer Mcluster type player
He can return punts. And he can play in a zone type defense in nickel situations. Or he could move to offense and be a scat back on some plays. He has talent. And some small players do make it. I don’t think in all honesty he ever really makes it in the NFL. But he has a shot, and his athleticism will get him drafted and given a shot at things. PR is becoming a job of its own as well
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I have a feeling we’ll see a lot more discipline from him.
I hope we do, he better all the attention “the Honey frickin’ Badger” got last year for doing the same thing. He’s not gonna get all that love from ESecPN. They’ll actually point out the big plays he gives up.
If he’ll play within himself, someone will take a chance on him.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Thats the thing though..
Reid is not that guy…. Reid catches everything….. So the Manningham TD wouldn’t be there because Reid doesn’t let that ball drop and lose 20 yards…
This
Williams should have come up and fielded it. Even if he hadn’t touched it, it still would have cost his team 25 yards of field position. I love G5 returning punts. Personally, I think he makes way less bad decisions than your average 20 year old ncaa punt returner.
by nole country for old men on Jan 26, 2012 12:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I prefer fearless guys returning kicks.
Those guys are higher threats for career ending hits because guys are running full speed at you. Any hesitation can lead to a crucial mistake.
All I ask is that G5 fair catches it when there’s nothing there.
by FSUActuary on Jan 26, 2012 12:25 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
How much does the bail bond profession affec this? JHC's grandfather, owning a bail bond store in the area, has to know a lot about who does what in the area.
Who each kid hangs out with, who gets arrested for what, etc.
Good point
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 26, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
This probably explains his opinions of G5, yes.
Am I the meanest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town? Well who am I? Who am I?
I can't hear you..
by STAquinasNole on Jan 26, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
But the word is his grandpa loved the Official Visit to Tally.
by zewhitedevil on Jan 26, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
I heard that, too.
I’m really hoping we land him, but I expect him to be a Dawg. As long as he’s not a Gator, I guess.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
There are over 85 kids on the team and G5 will be gone after the season...weak sauce.
Follow @RobbedbyJT
You can get into alot of trouble in one year.
Grandpa may just remember the high school punk from Valdosta. Plus, with his memory of G5, hearing news of him involved with the police last year just reinforces his opinion.
He knows that JHC will naturally gravitate to the guy he actually knows.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
JHC is a bails bondsman too and very active in his church.. sounds like a very well adjusted young man. I don’t buy the gramps fear theory. You may be right but it seems like a stretch to me.
Follow @RobbedbyJT
Like I said, it's just rumor.
Hopefully, he’ll be a Nole.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
in your opinion Bud…since Miami’s early enrollment period is over and they have 8 EEs, who would they have to steal to turn that bloop double into a triple?…I believe they have 3 spots left, because of Northrup’s choice between UNC and FSU
Hate everything about Miami and do not want to see them succeed at anything…sometimtes my blind hate really does not allow me to think they can do anything right…and I’m sure not going to depend on their fans to make logical decissions/ predictions
Pretty sure Bud's exact words would be:
“Miami sucks.”
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
They currently have 23 committed. I do not expect AJL to make it in. I think Northrup flips. So they have four spots. If they pull Howard i’d be shocked, but you never know, I guess.
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks…so there is no water available to put out that dumpster fire:) just what I wanted to hear
by lovemynoles09 on Jan 26, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Golden is doing a great job relative to their circumstances.
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously,
it’s hard to hate Golden.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
The Captain of the Titanic also did a wonderful job with that big hole in the bow and all.
Dogs bark in the night but the caravan moves on.
by fmnole on Jan 26, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
COuld be worse.
I Golden is the Captain of the Titanic, Meyer is the Captain of the Costa Concordia.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
He did a better job than the Italian cruise ship captain
#stayed w/ the boat
Wow...wow
Clemson has spent $120 million on athletic facilities over the last decade and has another $50 million planned in spending, half of which will be spent on the West Zone’s final phase and the indoor football practice facility. Phases I and II of the West Zone were completed for approximately $60 million and the third phase is estimated to cost another $16 million.
The Clem$on Ca$h Cow Keep$ Milking it…
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 26, 2012 10:50 AM EST reply actions
Clemson related and OT but hilarious:
Chad Kelley’s actual tweet to a current Clemson player: “you are on the bench for a reason! And I come soon! Just letting you know.”
That combined with his hideous rap song and claiming FSU was still recruiting him makes this guy my favorite player to watch.
Lead candidate for the “most likely to be killed by his own teammates” award.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat"
by Blue Horseshoe on Jan 26, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
I'll stand by my original assertion
that this kid has no idea what he’s in for when it comes to southern football. Nephew of Jim Kelly or not, I’ll be absolutely shocked if he handles it. He really should have gone to Pitt or BC or Purdue or something.
Heard he has Chris Rix's Business Card Co. on speed dial.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat"
by Blue Horseshoe on Jan 26, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
CHris Rix.....
Gator Killerm but a strong wind would blow in over.
I still think, with competent coaching, he would’ve been a good one.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Strong wind?
I’ve made no attempt to hide the fact that I was a Rix fan. But I don’t think on the field anyone could ever accuse him of being easy to bring down or giving less than 100% everytime.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
by AMFKNole on Jan 26, 2012 3:05 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Think that was a reference to his 0-5 record against the Hurricanes
by BobLoblaw113 on Jan 26, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
It was.
He moved Sean Taylor up at least two or three spots in the draft.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely
Taylor was able to add “punt returner” to his resume because of Chris Rix
by BobLoblaw113 on Jan 26, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Rec.
I was a Rix fan too.
When ahead never let up. When behind never give up.
It is hard to overestimate how significant the advantage you gain from being underestimated.
by Chief Pit Bull on Jan 26, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Rix has a pretty sweet gig
was sitting next to him after the bowl game at some pizza joint. He seems to e loving life.
"However, I say, let UM burn." -onebarrelrum
That is good for him.
I am happy to hear that he is doing well for himself. He played his heart out for us, and if nothing else, that alone should be enough to have gotten a decent job somewhere. With all the FSU Alumni around, I would think he would get a good job offer from one of them.
When ahead never let up. When behind never give up.
It is hard to overestimate how significant the advantage you gain from being underestimated.
by Chief Pit Bull on Jan 27, 2012 1:54 AM EST up reply actions
And he have a 100% all the time.
When ahead never let up. When behind never give up.
It is hard to overestimate how significant the advantage you gain from being underestimated.
by Chief Pit Bull on Jan 26, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Here is the story with many more included
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Forgot this one
Chad Kelly @chadkelly12 Close
Im going to Clemson to Play my Freshman year i ain’t going just to sit on the bench! Everyday im coming to work and be the best!
Does he really expect to see significant PT as a true freshman?
by newdynastynole on Jan 26, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
I sure hope he does :)
Guy on a Buffalo
by SteadfastNole on Jan 26, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
Even if it's just garbage time, when we're up next year by 3 TD's on them, and they put him in.
We’re going to have Mario Edwards, Chris Casher, and Eddie Goldman bashing him.
“Chad Kelly goin down, Chad Kelly” sacked
I love how the backup got all pissed off about it to
(as he should).
What a sh*t show this should be.
If he really sent that, I hope the person getting that tweet beats the ever
loving @$^$ out of him.
"However, I say, let UM burn." -onebarrelrum
Think the OLine might just miss a few blocks on purpose.
O’lay!
When ahead never let up. When behind never give up.
It is hard to overestimate how significant the advantage you gain from being underestimated.
by Chief Pit Bull on Jan 26, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
id tie him to the goal posts.
For whatever reason, that tweet just sickened me. I loathe arrogance.
"However, I say, let UM burn." -onebarrelrum
lookout blocks make the point the quickest
that, and tossing a pick to the LB and letting him run through the newbie without a non-contact jersey.
"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody
Thank God he's not here.
That kid will be poison in the locker room.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 27, 2012 9:58 AM EST up reply actions
RE: Rutgers
Great haul, but is there any doubt with these kids with Schiano heading to the Bucs?
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 26, 2012 10:52 AM EST reply actions
Looked at Rutgers recruiting
Lighter than usual for Florida kids.
is there any talk about whether PSU is still his dream job?
"However, I say, let UM burn." -onebarrelrum
Bud
How much bigger do you think our Offense line will be over the next two years. You did a couple of stories over the last 2 years about size matters on defense, but what about offensive line. We use to take a tightend and make him a lineman.
We looked and did not find a relationship.
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
I think it would be harder to find a relationship there due to the complication in offenses compared to defenses.
However I think we can all agree that tricketts philosophy has changed from his days at WVU. This maybe due to the differnces in offensive styles. (WVU spread/ FSU pro style)
I for one like the big O line. I think it will help us in short yardage and in the run game in general
Love the podcasts.
Am I the meanest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town? Well who am I? Who am I?
I can't hear you..
iTunes?
Any idea when/if the podcast will be up on iTunes? Thanks.
yes I am the guy that has to ask who that is
A Seminole warrior killed in battle is a legend remembered. A Gator lost in battle becomes a pair of boots and a belt.
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Great podcast Bud
You, left out Dan Hicks to TE on the position change rumors though. Also would have liked to here more of your thoughts on the impact of the potential move to Oline of by the 2 guys you mentioned, Mitchell and Newberry. But. all in all great stuff as usual
We covered Hicks potentially to TE when discussing the defensive line depth. With a podcast that’s already 81 minutes, I didn’t want to keep rambling.
Those moves are highly speculative at this time.
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
My mistake. Must have missed that.
Anyway thanks again. Great stuff
Thanks! It will be interesting to see how this all shakes out. FSU is pretty loaded now and I would expect this team to be the best in a decade.
by Bud Elliott on Jan 26, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
National Champs in 2022. Woohoo!
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by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Jan 26, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Yes it will be very interesting.
This team certainly appears to be the best Nole team in a decade. I can’t wait for spring to begin. Some important position battles to be had. Some of these position changes could have a pretty big affect on the success of the 2012 offense.
Kinda related to ACC schedules.
I wish the ACC would take advantage of its Northern exposure and schedule a game like FSU vs Maryland at FedEx field. It would be an awesome experience that could generate more buzz in the DC area and attract more FSU fans from those big cities to come watch.
by FSUActuary on Jan 26, 2012 12:15 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 2 recs
I'm guessing you live up there.
I wish ever game was no more than two hours from my house.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Used to.
Pro games dominate those areas, but it would be nice exposure to play them in DC in a year where we’d have to go to College Park anyways.
UMD would still make a nice profit, and the game could get some extra pub.
by FSUActuary on Jan 26, 2012 12:51 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Maybe they wear one of their snazzy new uniforms.
That seems to drum up interest more than anything.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Its going to land them Goldman remember
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Please tell me you made that up.
I guess he is from that part of the country. Surely, at this point, no one up there thinks they’re a player. They don’t even crush alot.
Most Miami fans have a bead case of SARS. Slap Ass Retarded Syndrome.
by Nole Resurrected on Jan 26, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Frank, a question...
I’m trying to potentially put something together for TN. Is there any way to do a “grid” or “table” so that it shows up as a table in a posting if I wanted to fill in names, dates or info and such? If so could you direct me to where I could learn to do it?
You are probably asking the wrong person, but I'll tell you what works for me.
I use Google Documents. I create a spreadsheet. When finished I go under “File” to “Download AS” then I click on “HTML.”
A download goes to my computer and a pop-up of the spreadsheet opens up with just the columns and rows that have text or data. I highlight the stuff inside of the pop-up and paste it to my story or fanpost.
I’m sure the tech geeks will have other options, but this works for me just fine, especially since I added another cassette recorder to my Tandy computer and doubled my memory storage.
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I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
I tried to copy an excel spreadsheet. never worked.
One method to preserve formatting/colors – take a screen shot and crop your graph. Post it as an image.
Crap. This is going to be complicated isn’t it. I’ll figure something out or just go “meh” and forget it. LOL
Make the spreadsheet, then press the "print screen" button. Go to MS Paint, and go to edit menu -> paste
Select, crop, voila
Speaking of Lee
Does anyone remember in approx. 2006 after one of our more embarrassing losses, Lee was talking about how thngs were at FSU and he said something to the extent of “I’ve written down my prediction of what will happen at FSU and placed it in this envelope” he handed it to fowler and said they’d open it at the end of the season to see that he was right. It was never mebtioned again. I wonder what he predicted sometimes.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
by AMFKNole on Jan 26, 2012 3:17 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
that duckett kid is literally 5 mins from where i live lol. First fsu recruit to live so close to me. hopefully he will become a nole!
I'm not a stalker/creeper
I bet he gets it at BP/race trac on colonial? Lol but I have no clue lol. I don’t even know where he actually lives. East river high is 5-10mins from me though.
by Noles_Fan99 on Jan 27, 2012 12:10 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Really enjoyed the STS article on their S&C program.
I’m a big fan of Moffitt (and most of his disciples naturally). I like that they never get complacent in their approach and always look for new ways to evolve. All of them are very technique oriented. I met Moffitt at a seminar last year and he’s a cool guy. I’m actually considering pursuing a CSCS certification. Here’s a pretty good article that talks about some things they incorporated into the program in preparation for Oregon and the coming season: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203476804576615132832620902.html
Top-10/15 pick from a physical standpoint.
His instincts (or lack thereof) hold him back. If you put Telvin Smith’s brain in Nigel Bradham’s body…..you’d have Ray Lewis 2.0.
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can that be taught?
i know that sounds like a strange question, but if he had time to learn the system and practice it until it was second nature, could his instincts improve in that sense? i know some kids just get it and some dont, but i think 3 years of Stoops and Hudson (hell, 3 years with Kevin Steele) and he would have been a first round draft pick who hit the right gap more often than not.
"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody
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