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INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans rolls out during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium December 28, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Vince Young: Reports Of His Career Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Published 3 months ago
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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Steve Spurrier of the South Carolina Gamecocks watches his team take on the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. Florida defeated South Carolina 56-6. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

South Carolina: Fire Steve Spurrier Over Urban Meyer to ND Comments!

Published 5 months ago
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - AUGUST 30: Eugene Monroe #75 of the Virginia Cavaliers stands on the field during the game against the Southern California Trojans at Scott Stadium on August 30, 2008 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why Do Teams Draft Offensive Linemen in the Top 10?

Published 6 months ago
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22: Running back Knowshon Moreno of Georgia runs with the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Why the Denver Broncos Should Draft Knowshon Moreno

Published 7 months ago
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by A
7 months ago

Did S. Watson in 2008 at anytime completely change the NU offense? And when I mean change an offense I mean the following.. Bring a new playbook? With new terminology? With new schemes? Requiring players to throw away knowledge from 3 years in the previous offense? NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

NO, not even after the Missouri game you idiot. He simply adjusted the offense to a scheme and to plays that better fit the mold of his players. PLAYS ALREADY IN THE DAMN PLAYBOOK YOU STUPID ASS! No learning new plays or schemes, no having to re-teach an entire offense!

As would have been the case if NU had hired a new HC in 2008 that was an offensive minded HC, whether that was T. Gill or NOT!

STFU!!

NOT ANOTHER WORD FROM YOUR DUMBARSE

STOP! You Stupid ARSE! You can't win with me so just STOP!
by James
10 months ago

Wrote a new article and love to know what you think of it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/108928-never-too-early-for-speculation-poll
by Doug
10 months ago

Enjoy your stuff. Keep bringing it.
by A
10 months ago

Gerald,

Just want to clear up some confusion. Maybe if you considered the facts of the situation that Nebraska was in last year, the hiring of Pelini would make more sense. First off, I am a Nebraska fan born and bred and love Turner Gill to death. Turner is a class individual all the way and exudes so much dignity, humility, and confidence. An amazing guy, and I am fortunate to have met him more than once.

In 2007 Nebraska was coming off of having the worst defensive team in SCHOOL HISTORY!! I say that gain. The Blackshirts were the worst in SCHOOL HISTORY and they were embarresed!! What it comes down to is Nebraska needed a HC with a defensive background.

What makes you think Nebraska or any other school in same circumstance wouldn't hire a HC with a defensive mentality??? Especially, one that had a proud and distinguished tradition as the Nebraska Blackshirts?

Don't even start insinuating that Nebraska, Gill's Alma Mater, didn't hire him because he is black! Come on dude. Nebraska was one of the first schools to give black athletes a chance, and one of the first to have a black QB, one by the name of Turner Gill.

The Nebraska athletic department and the football program in general is bigger than any one person. Bigger and more important than Tom Osborne and Turner Gill. Tom Osborne did what was RIGHT for the PROGRAM at the time.

Something to keep in mind. The Nebraska offense and it's production in 2007 was fine under the leadership of Shawn Watson, especially with the emergence of Joe Ganz. By bringing in a HC that wouldn't be changing the offfense this allowed continuity on that side of the ball.

If, Nebraska hires a guy that is going to bring his own offense, LIKE TURNER, and I'm sure he knew and understood this, than the entire Nebraska team is once again learning a new system. And 2008, is likely a lost season, and likely another losing season. This program could not endure another losing season, after 2 in last 4 years under Callahan.

Pelini wasn't hired because of his one year of work at Nebraska in 2003. He was hired for the totality of his work at NU in 03 and as D coord at OU and LSU.

One more thing to keep in mind.. Remember Frank Solich? Do you remember how he got the Head Coach gig at Nebraska? He was appointed by Osborne, then fired very publicly in 2003.

Tom Osborne and Gill are very very close.

Consider this... Got to always look at both sides of the coin and the equation. What if Tom does hire Turrer and it goes bad for some reason? What if Tom or some other AD at Nebraska has to fire Turner at some point?

Turner is one of the most well liked, respected, and honored ex Nebraska players and he is a favorite son.

Can you imagine the fall out over something like that? OH MY GOD! I am sure Tom Osborne thought long and hard about this very thing.

Honestly, I don't think the door for Turner to be HC at Nebraska is closed. Maybe Pelini doesn't succed and gets canned, or more likely, he has some real success, maybe wins a NC and then bolts for a job in the NFL or something.
by Brad
10 months ago

Gerald:
Nice work in your responses to my Auburn/Chizik article. Even when I disagree, I always appreciate a quality response that is so well conceived. I actually personally pull for Auburn over Bama all the time but they puzzle me as to why they self destruct in the personnel department so often.
by Brad
11 months ago

Oh

incidentally as much as you BC$ proponents want me to believe your stupid bowl system under its current format brings compelling matchups to the table, I would have you know that none of them mean anything. That was real classy how you manipulated my quote for your pernicious purposes. Do you write anti-Mormon literature in your spare time? You should use all that time on your hands to come up with better takes. Yes, everyone thinks the NFL is unwatchable. I guess that's why it's king. Have fun with your meaningless "championship game." For me, it's all about I-AA playoffs, (Montana and James Madison was epic) and the NFL. As for your refutes to my statement, please don't post on my page because I have no intention of reading any crap you might concoct as a comeback.
by Brad
11 months ago

To each their own but the NFL is must-see television. Does the playoff thing bother you? That's probably what it is.
by Brian
11 months ago

Holy crap, look at all of your articles then read mine. We have the exact same views on all the issues, BCS, Coaching, ETC.
by Brian
11 months ago

At least someone has common sense. GO BUCKS!!
by Michael
about 1 year ago

Hey Gerald...

Check out this article and let me know your thoughts!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/69763-if-i-had-it-to-do-all-over-again
by Molly
about 1 year ago

And another week of college football is in the books! Check out my top 25!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65792-college-football-power-rankings-week-six
by Gray Ghost
about 1 year ago

I humbly submit my latest:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/62923-southern-style-humble-pie-yours-is-in-the-oven
by Molly
about 1 year ago

It's hard to keep up with everything going on with the Buckeyes, but I've done my best to wrap it up. Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/58978-controversy-injury-confusion-make-ohio-state-football
by Dave
about 1 year ago

Hey Gerald -

Check you email when you have a chance, I sent you something earlier about a possible radio interview that it would be great to hear back on.

Dave

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