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Rich Rodriguez (official thread of last laughs)

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buckeyemania11;1340863; said:
:slappy: yea, and most of them on their message boards refuse to give any ounce of credit to Ohio State, lots of "they didnt win the game, we beat ourselves" type posts
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Well, don't you remember how the game went? They committed 21 safeties, if they hadn't done that they would have won by 7. I can't believe you forgot that already, it's only been a week since the game :shake:
 
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Blade

Controversy dogs UM's Rodriguez
Losing 9 games only part of problem
By JOE VARDON
BLADE SPORTS WRITER
ANN ARBOR - Standing at the podium for his season-ending press conference last Monday, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez was asked if he had heard one of his player's stinging comments following the Wolverines' loss at Ohio State. "No," Rodriguez began. "Should I have? Is there more drama coming?" Rodriguez would like to leave behind more than just the losing in 2008. He'd also like to wave good-bye to the controversy, scrutiny and strange situations he's been in the middle of since agreeing to leave West Virginia and coach the Wolverines Dec. 16. Rodriguez has suffered through problems like an ugly and public legal fight over a buyout clause with his former employer and a nine-loss season at UM - the worst in school history. Mixed in between were brush fires like trying to give an incoming freshman the coveted No. 1 for a jersey number or doing away with season-long team captains. Those issues seemed to grab as many headlines and dominate an equal amount of Internet chat rooms. "There was a lot of big deal made out of little mouse doo-doo," Rodriguez said. Controversy is usually present when a traditional power such as UM goes 3-9 and misses a bowl game, especially as the season evolves from bad to worse. Since the Wolverines lost 21-14 to Northwestern on Nov. 15 in their second-to-last game this year, Rodriguez has dealt with the following flare-ups: ?Receiver Zion Babb was kicked off the team for repeatedly violating team rules, while defensive tackle Jason Kates and safety Artis Chambers left the program. ?Rodriguez said he wanted to tell angry fans who say or write hateful things about football players and coaches on blogs to "get a life." His comment took on a life of its own. ?Quarterback Steven Threet, UM's starter for most of the year, had a separated shoulder and couldn't play against Ohio State. Still, questions were raised about why Threet was left home for the trip to Columbus, even though he went with the Wolverines to Minnesota despite having a concussion. "What do you want him to do, stand out here and be cold?" Rodriguez said. Right tackle Stephen Schilling was also out against the Buckeyes with a sprained knee, but he traveled to Columbus and stood on the sideline.
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buckeyemania11;1340863; said:
:slappy: yea, and most of them on their message boards refuse to give any ounce of credit to Ohio State, lots of "they didnt win the game, we beat ourselves" type posts

like this one
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Pryor was not the difference. Anyone who saw the game knows that Michigan beat itself with bad QB play, out of position safetys who cant tackle, and a couple key turnovers.....

Now that is not sour grapes, it is how it is...and how it was all year. OSU is a good team, and Tressel is a good coach... but you are kidding yourself if you think your team is "all that". They are not, and will be exposed again in a big bowl game, if they play any team with any resemblance of a skilled offense.

Look for Michigan to improve in the key areas above next year...will it be enough to beat OSU at home? Maybe...maybe not...but the gap between the programs comes down to 2 key positions, and the 42-7 score is a bit of fools gold...but buy it if you want.
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The two key positions are the entire offense and defense. :biggrin:
 
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Bucklion;1342910; said:
Special teams has to fit in there somewhere...their latest in a long line of 245-pound 84-year-old kickers isn't all that good either.
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I realize that you mean no ill will, but I feel like I have to stand up and represent for our South African representative on the team.

Ageism is as offensive as racism, genderism, or any of those other politically-incorrect isms.

In any event, Ryan Pretorius is not 84. He's a young 82. In South Africa, that is still Wally Hayward ultra marathon age.

Thank you.

:p
 
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Steve19;1342996; said:
I realize that you mean no ill will, but I feel like I have to stand up and represent for our South African representative on the team.

Ageism is as offensive as racism, genderism, or any of those other politically-incorrect isms.

In any event, Ryan Pretorius is not 84. He's a young 82. In South Africa, that is still Wally Hayward ultra marathon age.

Thank you.

:p
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Shut up old man.
 
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sandgk;1343019; said:
I think it's fair to point out that Zoltan Mesko clearly bought into the system and he's neither an octogenarian, nor a Springbok.
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Zoltan remains their best ohioan on roster for two years straight. Amazing what happened last game when they actually let him punt the football. Too bad he'll have to wait until pro day for pro scouts to see him do so consistently.
 
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Steve19;1342996; said:
I realize that you mean no ill will, but I feel like I have to stand up and represent for our South African representative on the team.

Ageism is as offensive as racism, genderism, or any of those other politically-incorrect isms.
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Not that I condone fascism, or any -ism for that matter. -Ism's in my opinion are not good. A person should not believe in an -ism, he should believe in himself. I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in The Beatles, I just believe in me." Good point there. After all, he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. I'd still have to bum rides off people.
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