zippy5

I think you're really exaggerating the MAC's demise. As far as football goes, we're in one of the best stretches the league has seen.

I heard from someone that was there that they thought it would blow over. He wouldn't tell me much, but I could tell he was hinting that it would be alright. Just said there's more to the story.. For what it's worth.

If by rearing its heads, you mean going 8-8 during their rebuilding years, sure. They did it differently, on the fly. But they've turned one of the oldest defenses into a pretty young one in a short amount of time.

Ew why?

Let it go man.

Sam has the #2 selling jersey. Behind Manziel and in front of Clowney. Not so much exploiting as making a good financial decision, no?

I like that.

That's what any verbal is.

Sounds like a personal beef with JT. I've still yet to see any great reasons why this guy will succeed. "Because he's not Tressel" isn't a great reason. I'm also a little sad you didn't ask any of us to get into the presidential bracket challenge

Well said. Haven't ready many positives about the guy. Seems like everyone's happy JT wasn't hired, not real excitement over Scarborough being hired. Hope he does well.

Like... everything?

"on a large purchase".. You said it yourself, little shopping trips to the mall with .25% lower tax aren't meaningful.

Guess it can't be a recruit, he can't comment til they sign. Wonder what it could be

TB just tweeted to stay tuned for some big news from the program. Big recruit maybe?

It'll be a real ZN argument when someone comes up with a lame nickname for JT.

I'm not measuring it. But you'd have to think our current president thinks he did a good job, don't you?

I'm not going to pretend that I know his evaluations. I'll assume Dr Proenza was very happy with him.

JT has worked here for over 2 years now? Or somewhere around that. He's been interviewing since 2012, in a nutshell. If Dr Proenza and all thought he's ready, then maybe he was the candidate from the get-go, but I'm sure it had a little to do with his performance so far, no?

I liked the bit about everyone getting a trophy.

Ahh Honors, the good old days. I remember my first night in Orr freshman year (Friday night), they voluntarily had a scrabble party/tournament. Man.

I'd bet the Charge announce a move very shortly after this thing is official. I don't believe there'd be room for Zips MBB, D League, and AHL in the same time of year

I think it's a vocal minority too. "Laughter" shouldn't be a factor in the hire.. If they truly believe someone is the right candidate, the laughter isn't going to last very long.

Oh gosh.

"He pointed to a 2012 survey of university presidents that asked how they spent most of their time. They listed fundraising, budgeting, community relations and planning. Those presidents cited their greatest challenges as faculty relations, and working with legislators and governing boards." I think JT's greatest skills would be in the above traits, and it's hard to imagine the others having the success in those that he would. I think all the poo-pooing is sour grapes from the academia world that someone from outside their "circle" could get their prized job. Really, if he had a Ph D, no one would care. Would 3 extra years of schooling 30 years ago and 3 letters after his last name have any impact on who he is today?

I'm waiting for Jake to tell us this isn't on campus