From Bryan Fischer at CBS Sports:
Nebraska getting the boot from AAU is interesting b/c the university's chancellor Harvey Perlman is in charge of the NCAA's bowl task force
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From Bryan Fischer at CBS Sports:
Nebraska getting the boot from AAU is interesting b/c the university's chancellor Harvey Perlman is in charge of the NCAA's bowl task force
Wow. I didn't even know they were in danger of losing it. Shows how much attention I pay to Nebraska. :D
And that new conference is all AAU schools and had even stated that AAU membership was something they were looking at when considering new schools to bring into the conference. While Nebraska didn't get into the Big Ten alone based on their AAU status, so it didn't necessarily help them very much in regards to the whole picture of their school, it also didn't hurt their chances of the Big Ten accepting them.
someone in the big 12 was just mad and greased someones palm to do this. More NCAA corruption fodder
Oh, absolutely. It's a blow to Nebraska, certainly, and potentially a blow to their academic acceptance by the rest of the conference. But I fail to see the connection made by the CBS reporter between the AAU and the NCAA bowl task force. Unless the theory is that Nebraska was dropped by the AAU because of what the bowl task force is doing -- but that doesn't even make sense.
The AAU has some very ... quirky ... criteria. And Nebraska's university structure puts them behind the 8-ball in terms of AAU membership. It's not the first time they've been at the bottom of the list.
Hopefully ESPN snags him up....
CBS and Gus Johnson have parted ways. http://bit.ly/mp3SqM
After a great afternoon of watching Tora! Tora! Tora!, I was all ready to watch Denver take on Virginia in the first semifinal game of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament. If only I knew this game was going to be so bad. :( Denver's completely letting me down, currently losing to Virginia 9-2 at halftime. Come on Pioneers! Pull it out of your asses! You're on a 12 game winning streak, you held off a tough Villanova team in the first round, and knocked off #3 Johns Hopkins in the quarterfinals. Surely you can beat Virginia! :smh:
Ugh. I think it's time to break out the bottle of whiskey, or some other hard liquor. :( A little over 6 minutes still to play in the 3rd quarter, and it's now 13-3 Virginia winning. I was really hoping I'd get to watch Denver in their first NCAA Championship game Monday afternoon.
http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/201...on-espn-espnu/
Special Difference Makers: Life Lessons with Paterno & Krzyzewski to Air June 30 on ESPN & ESPNU
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ESPN and ESPNU will provide a unique 90-minute program showcasing a candid and in-depth discussion with two of the most distinguished and legendary coaches in sports Thursday, June 30. Difference Makers: Life Lessons with Paterno & Krzyzewski will feature Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski on one stage offering insight to the lessons they have learned throughout their lives and passed on to others. The show will air at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and continue at 9 p.m. on ESPNU.
Hosted by ESPN college football and basketball studio and game host Rece Davis, the show will explore topics such as coaching, ethics, integrity, friendship, legacy, pressures and issues associated with intercollegiate athletics, working with student-athletes, and more. Also, the special will examine each coach's roots and the importance of family throughout their lives.
“These leaders have achieved an extraordinary level of success, but their biggest accomplishments are the lessons they have learned along the way and the passion they have for sharing those lessons with others,” said Dan Steir, ESPN senior coordinating producer. “Difference Makers will reveal the essence of both men and what motivates them to continue to impact those around them."
ESPN will shoot Difference Makers: Life Lessons with Paterno & Krzyzewski on Monday, June 20 in front of an invite-only audience at the Eisenhower Auditorium on the campus of Penn State. Penn State is distributing tickets to the event.
In addition to Paterno and Krzyzewski, the show will include thoughts from guests who have had personal experiences with each coach. Matt Millen and Michael Robinson, who played for Coach Paterno, and Jay Bilas and Jay Williams, who played for Coach Krzyzewski, are scheduled to appear.
The program will include the multiple-topic discussion with several questions from the audience at Penn State during the first hour on ESPN and audience member questions for the entire final 30 minutes on ESPNU.
Coach Paterno said, “I'm looking forward to working with Mike Krzyzewski and participating with students from Penn State and Duke, hopefully we can create something meaningful for others."
Coach Krzyzewski added, "Certainly, I am humbled to share the stage with one of the greatest coaches of all-time in any sport and at any level. I have ultimate respect for Coach Paterno and everything he's accomplished at Penn State. Beyond all the victories and accolades, he is a great leader and teacher. I look forward to spending time with him, and learning from him, at such a special event that involves students from both campuses."
Davis said, "I'm looking forward to the rare chance to have two of the most influential figures in sports share life lessons. The impact that Coach Paterno and Coach K have had on their players outside the competitive arena will be a major part of their legacies. I look forward to hearing how they have adapted to the times in terms of motivation, leadership and team-building. I'm honored to be part of what I'm certain will be a thought-provoking and entertaining discussion between two guys who define class, winning and integrity."
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Wow, that sounds REALLY interesting. Will definitely have to make sure to watch that one.
I wonder if theyll ask Paterno why he recruits so many white wide receivers ?
Mr Paterno, would it be more appropriate to call your school "white Linebacker U" ?
I completely understand that ESPN has other commitments that they must air ... but damn, that's horrible.Quote:
The show will air at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and continue at 9 p.m. on ESPNU.
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I wonder if theyll ask Paterno why he recruits so many white wide receivers ?
Those are, without question, 2 of the Top 5 Most Insane/Ignorant Posts in the history of TGT.Quote:
Mr Paterno, would it be more appropriate to call your school "white Linebacker U" ?
You really have no clue whatsoever. :fp:
haha I am partially kidding, but if you look at it..it appears Penn State gives minor punshments to its white players compared to harder punishments for its black players historically ..I dont really know, but the fact is Penn State will never get close to a number 1 ranking because they try really hard to get guys with character...Penn State has never had a defensive secondary with any closing speed...
So are you saying that only African-American athletes have closing speed? Also, you're suggesting that African-American athletes have no character and PSU avoids them because of it.
Wow, that's racist.
am I saying it? no haha. Am I saying Joe may think that way ? yes haha
look, he may not be racist , but he is an old Italian American from the old world who may have to watch his P's and Q's when he talks haha
dude, you do realize that in the early 60s when coaches started recruiting more black players they would tell the scouts to find some speed. That was code for find me a fast black guy. Its still true today, so by your estimation, the majority of scouts are racist...?
and to be intellectually honest , you arent African American unless born in Africa and you move to America.
I am a Penn State fan and like Joe Paterno but he still may have a mindset that comes from a different time and we are all guilty of that in one way or another.
white women bore me, does that make me racist towards them ?
The Illinois-Northwestern game is on Big Ten Network right now, just started. Nothing like watching the failure that was this game. Two teams on one sideline. Both offenses going in the same direction the entire game. A definite classic!
Cool. I'm watching it now since I never got a chance to see it when it happened (plus, it's somethin' to do until 8:30).
Holy $hit I just caught this page, oh no I'm going to have fun with this today. I have to finish some stuff at work then it's me all over this thread like a monkey on a cupcake.
Derrick Williams
Deon Butler
Curtis Drake
Justin Brown
Devon Smith
Brandon Mosely-Felder
Shawney Kersey
Christ I won't keep going anyone should get the idea of this.
Graham Zug (white)
and please please don't say Brett Bracket because that boy was recruited for QB then destined for TE but he was never able to retain weight enough to be an every down TE so they moved him to a hybrid TE/WR position.
Please tell me the over abundance of white WR's recruited at PSU?
You might want to throw Kenny Jackson, OJ McDuffie, Bobby Engram in there.... Yes, there was Joe Jurevious
I have put work on hold for the time being while I try and soak this in for a bit.
There was a lot of things that went down in the 60s that weren't right. It's a completely different time now. To call Joe out because he was coaching way back in a time that white athletes were regarded higher is truly ignorant. "hey Joe... you recruited more white players in the 60s... racist!"
You seem to be talking out of the wrong end currently.
EZ Smith
Anothony Scirotto
Dan Conner
Joe Jurevicius
Tom McEowen
Tyler Reed
Andrew Richardson
Mickey Schuler
I'll stop at those off the top of my head on players that were suspended. There are more, but for the sake of this I will just post these and stop at that.
how is deciding that most black players are faster and deciding to recruit them because of it a bad thing?
haha good job trying to break it down guys. Like I said, I'm kidding as far as calling anyone "racist"
But Joe may well have a bias because of the era he came up in and you giving a bunch of names of black players on the team doesnt disprove that.
anyway, heres some more food for thought that can be taken as pro or con depending on factors and even as tabloidish crap
which Bleacher Report is for the most part haha
12 problem players- notice how the white players get a slap on the wrist compared to black players
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7...-joepas-career
heres actually a more realistic viewpoint
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ant/index.html
heres an interesting one- football and crime- Penn State ranked 4th, but they dont specify what type of infractions or broken laws they were...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...edium=referral
And WVU is cancer free once again. Thank god for smart ADs.
Ram, while it may very well not disprove that Joe doesn't have a bias it certainly is better then saying hey your old your more biased to white kids. That is just crazy talk.
hey haha, I want it understood that i'm just having a little fun while at the same time touching on the minor psychology of people.
I dont want steelerfan thinking i'm trying to provoke some racist card junk haha
I do think the ranking of 4th for Penn State is odd for law infractions but they dont say what all are either.
Joe is older and things may come out his mouth that he would probably be conscious not to say if he were younger and he has always been a cranky Italian haha.
like when my grandmother on my moms side said about me while I was right there in the room with everyone.." too bad he isnt as smart as his dad"....you just look, laugh, and think "ok grandma, whatever," haha
You certainly are not helping your case when you trying to say that someone like JoePa "could" be racist because he is old.
There comes a point where you just got to stop because you losing to much ground. This is it.
As for PSU many of those law infractions were for misdemeanors and some just thrown out entirely. Still PSU has had to many in these last 10 years and I hope that things can clear up and kids shape up.
Ooooh boy :D
From ESPN's Joe Schad:
Terrelle Pryor has chosen Drew Rosenhaus as his agent