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Jackson State University Tigers (official thread)

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CincyInterloper said:
Not sure how I feel about this. I doubt Coach Prime would want the interviewer coming down and telling him how to talk to his team. I think maybe the interviewer should have told Coach Prime to stay in his lane. Something like "I respect you Coach Prime, but this is how I do my show. If you don't like it, then you don't have to do the interview."
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I have thought about it and I think I’m with you in the sense that it’s excessive. I don’t know if it’s some kind of “keep it real for the recruits” schtick or what but he’s done a thousand interviews throughout the course of his life - let this just be another one; no reason to consciously embarrass a guy who’s just doing his job.
 
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MGMT said:
I have thought about it and I think I’m with you in the sense that it’s excessive. I don’t know if it’s some kind of “keep it real for the recruits” schtick or what but he’s done a thousand interviews throughout the course of his life - let this just be another one; no reason to consciously embarrass a guy who’s just doing his job.
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Remember, he walked out of a virtual interview because the media party called him by his first fucking name; to me these things are saying hubris more than this “be you” shit. And for what it’s worth the interviewer sounded pretty natural and fluid. Maybe I’m being overly critical now.

no idea why I quoted myself; I got these new edible s
 
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Prime was criticizing the interviewer because he talked one way off air and another way on air. When I was gainfully employed I wore jeans when I was not working, suits or sport coats when I was. It was called being professional. Since I retired I haven't put on a suit or worn a sport coat (except for a funeral I went to). Hey Prime, maybe the guy is acting in what he considers a professional manner. Maybe he felt he was doing what would further his career. Not exactly something he should be criticized for.
 
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buckeyeintn said:
Prime was criticizing the interviewer because he talked one way off air and another way on air. When I was gainfully employed I wore jeans when I was not working, suits or sport coats when I was. It was called being professional. Since I retired I haven't put on a suit or worn a sport coat (except for a funeral I went to). Hey Prime, maybe the guy is acting in what he considers a professional manner. Maybe he felt he was doing what would further his career. Not exactly something he should be criticized for.
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There are radio people that pay voice coaches thousands to develop their radio voice. Are we radio listeners under the impression that what we're listening to is their normal speaking voice? Of course not. No one is being fooled. No one is trying to fool anyone.

There are some coaches who have hurt their career because they actually insulted media who were trying to be homers, trying to be on the coach’s side. Earle Bruce was a good example of it. In his case, it was just his prickly personality. Sanders comes off like he's just big-timing everyone who isn't him and it's going to wear thin real quick.
 
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buckeyeintn said:
Prime was criticizing the interviewer because he talked one way off air and another way on air. When I was gainfully employed I wore jeans when I was not working, suits or sport coats when I was. It was called being professional. Since I retired I haven't put on a suit or worn a sport coat (except for a funeral I went to). Hey Prime, maybe the guy is acting in what he considers a professional manner. Maybe he felt he was doing what would further his career. Not exactly something he should be criticized for.
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He's literally* paid to make the broadcaster voice in this business. It's just weird Sanders is trying to call him out for the tonal inflections that the guy's entire career is predicated on.

*hello again, friends
 
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Thump said:
McNair was a finalist in NYC no?
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Heisman Snubs: G5 & FCS Candidates That Should Have Won

Steve McNair, 3rd in Voting, 1994
Quarterback
Alcorn State

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As was the case with Marshall Faulk the talented and athletic Steve McNair was heralded as a can’t miss NFL draft pick that was “relegated” to a small school. Most analysts projected McNair as being a top-five pick even after his junior year.

McNair thought about going pro after 1993 because of the help a big payday would be to his family. But he ultimately decided on returning to quarterback the Braves and it turned out to be one of the most successful seasons for any I-AA player.

Alcorn State would finish 9-3 and McNair himself would have some of the most impressive numbers in college football history: 5,377 yards passing and 904 rushing yards along with 56 touchdowns. And this only in 11 games (the postseason and bowl games did not count with stats at that time).

In his final collegiate game against Jim Tressel’s Youngstown State squad McNair, nursing a torn hamstring would throw 514 yards and three touchdowns in a 60-20 loss. He would’ve ended up with nearly 6,000 yards passing and 60 touchdowns, if the playoff game was counted.

In terms of Heisman voting the hype was real. A music video produced by the Alcorn Athletic department and a cover story on Sports Illustrated vaulted his Heisman stock.

Despite the accolades as an underdog McNair would finish third in the voting. Rashaan Salaam of Colorado would be the winner after rushing for over 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Following the season McNair would be drafted third overall by the Houston Oilers and would be the Tennessee Titans franchise quarterback for the next 12 years. McNair would finish up his pro career after two seasons in Baltimore. Air McNair would rack up three Pro Bowls, an NFL MVP and a trip to Super Bowl XXXIV. After his retirement he would be the last active Houston Oiler playing in the NFL.

Entire article: https://www.underdogdynasty.com/202...-have-won-iaa-dii-marshall-faulk-colt-brennan

Yeah, and he got 111 1st place votes; but he didn't win. He finished (a respectable) 3rd.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-1994.html

I'm saying that the days are now past when a FCS player has an legitimate chance to win the Heisman. There's even more hype now by the TV stations promoting players they televise, etc.; which are primarily teams in the Power 5 conferences. TV ratings (i.e. which equates to money) is everything now. They will argue that the competition isn't all that tough within the FCS and if he wants to compete for the "big boy's trophies" he should transfer to a FBS school; and there is some validity in that.
 
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