Thank you from heart of Terp country. This may be a bit of 'rivet counting', but shouldn't the Big 10 now be renamed the Big 14?{sm3} -- Al
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Ever since the firing of the Fridge, I have been figuring out how to disassociate myself from my alma mater. First move was quitting season tickets. Second was stopping all contributions to the Terp and M Clubs. Third and finally retiring from the Alumni organization. I have finally now decided that I will go out and get another degree (any kind) from another University so that I can remove my Undergrad degree from the wall in my office. UGH, now they join the Big 10. Final nail has hit coffin. Well, at least I can now route for Florida State in piece, no more of that 1% guilt factor.
I have forbidden my son (he is only age 8 ^&grin) to even consider MD. I am officially calling it quits, the only reminder I will have is a glance at my resume should I ever change careers. That chapter is officially closed in my book.
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Tom, I totally understand. This sucks. Leave the ACC and all the traditions behind? UMd is being lead by idiots. I still haven't been able to find a single one of we alumni that supports this. My father and 2 of his brothers are rolling in their graves. Money, money, who's got the money? Not the ACC, apparently. This just isn't right. -- Al
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I hear you, it is just stupid, and all of the conferences have done equally dumb moves. This one boggles though, I want to ask the Big 10 - what are you thinking???? I hate to say this, but ever since the Len Bias tragedy, the Terp Athletics have never been the same. Yes Gary won one, but that was an anomaly. Ugh, causes a worse feeling than the Steelers loss last night!!!!!!!!
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Hi Tom. Interesting that you bring up the Bias tragedy. It was a watershed, and joined at the hip with the Bob Wade debacle, I agree totally, UMd athletics have never fully recovered. Even when Gary won the championship, I was never able to enjoy it as much as I feel I should have. That cloud has been there and seems like it always will be, even though it was so long ago. The Bias tragedy was one of those moments where I will always remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard about it, just like JFK.
-- Al
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I obviously never went to University of Maryland but from what little I have read and heard they had to drop seven sports. If the money helps them to keep those other sports going, how can that be a bad thing. The function of a college is not just to be an athletic machine to take kids and turn them into pros but into functioning adults. As the NCAA ad most athletes will be turning pro in something other than sports. These other sports depend upon the big two, football and basketball, which is why the Big Ten is flashing all that money.
Good points, Brad. I watched an interview the other day in regards to what college football means, on a money level, to other college sports. Football is the Big Kahuna in regards to revenue. Even the best Basketball programs are weak sisters in regards to the money pulled in by football. There was an interesting fact revealed that only around 27 of 125 college football programs are making enough money to support all the other sports at a given school, so I understand UMd's move, on a financial level, but I object to the way the decision was reached. It was all very hush-hush, being kept from the public, no debate, no impact studies, no input from anyone. No thought was given to what the conference change would mean on an emotional level (of minor import to money I know) but what about the alum or students that enjoy travelling to see their teams play? Driving to ACC country in Virginia and North Carolina is quite a different proposition than driving to the mid-west states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, or Nebraska! 8 of 11 ACC schools were within a 300 mile driving radius of the UMd campus. Only 2 of 11 Big 10 schools fall into that category. The furthest ACC school, Georgia Tech, is 550 miles away. 7 of the Big 10 schools are that and more for UMd fans. It is going to impact a lot of fans negatively. We've made the change, so we have to live with it. Liking the change is going to take a while. -- Al
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Al, like I said earlier, I have been trying to figure out how to forget about Maryland guilt free. This solves my problem. For me now, easy, clean break. Now I can truly concentrate on being a full-time Nole. That has been in the family heirloom for a long time, so I can now officially adopt them. I figure if my little guy goes there, Jill and I can retire to Florida and buy seaon tix!!!!! Then I can get a degree in something, replace the MD diploma and that's a wrap. Sounds like a plan to me!
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Obviously I forgot to list FSU and Miami with the ACC schools. They are quite a bit further away but that doesn't change the fact that so many of the Big10 schools are so distant. My apologies to FSU and Miami for leaving them out. -- Al
Tom, you will not be alone, I'm sure, in cutting ties with UMd. There are lots of upset people/alum over this decision. Florida is still a destination to aim for and I'm sure you will protect all your TS from the warmer climate and humidity.:wink2: -- Al
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The ghost of Joe Namath?
"USC redshirt freshman quarterback Max Wittek isn't shying away from Saturday's big stage. In fact, Matt Barkley's injury replacement is thinking big: Wittek is guaranteeing a win against Notre Dame.
"We're going to win this ballgame," Wittek said of the Trojans' season-ending date with the Fighting Irish in an interview with an ESPN Radio affiliate in Los Angeles."
"USC redshirt freshman quarterback Max Wittek isn't shying away from Saturday's big stage. In fact, Matt Barkley's injury replacement is thinking big: Wittek is guaranteeing a win against Notre Dame.
"We're going to win this ballgame," Wittek said of the Trojans' season-ending date with the Fighting Irish in an interview with an ESPN Radio affiliate in Los Angeles."
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More like Rex Ryan.
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Why is this kid even allowed to talk to the press as a redshirt freshman. I think the last thing Wittek would want to do is give ND even more reason to win. USC has beat up on my poor Irish for years now. I'm sure if the opportunity presents itself the Irish just might unleash a little payback. Especially if freshman qbs are guaranteeing wins.
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Unfortunately, Wittek can't play defense and that is where the real problem is with SC. He has a rocket arm and is more mobile than Barkley. In some bizarre way it may be better that Barkley isn't playing. It may not be enough, though, if the defense can't make any stops. I'm curious to see if SC comes out with any fire. They have played like zombies all year long. And how do the Irish react on the road with the BCS monkey on their back for the first time?
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I really hope Kelly hammers it home with his players to not lose sight of the task at hand. Rivalry games should never be taken lightly especially with a team like USC who brings alot of talent to the field. With that said I believe Kelly will have his team ready to go come game day.
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A game that really never means much to the rankings but has always been one of those games everyone tunes into to watch for the mystique of the game. Have watched this game with my dad since I was little and will continue the tradition on with my son. Its always been a great way to close out the regular season.
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It's rivalry week. Time for the picks:
Ohio St. 27 Michigan 21 - closer than expected but the Buckeyes run the table at home. Undefeated but no bowl. Those tatoos really hurt.
Florida St. 30 Florida 17 - At home FSU should take care of business.
Oregon 44 Oregon St. 38 - I wouldn't be surprised to see the Beavs make a game of it, but the Ducks are not losing two in a row.
USC 38 Notre Dame 24 - Wittek made the prediction. If the SC defense can make any stops, this will be a game. The Irish have to be tight and SC has nothing to lose.
Ohio St. 27 Michigan 21 - closer than expected but the Buckeyes run the table at home. Undefeated but no bowl. Those tatoos really hurt.
Florida St. 30 Florida 17 - At home FSU should take care of business.
Oregon 44 Oregon St. 38 - I wouldn't be surprised to see the Beavs make a game of it, but the Ducks are not losing two in a row.
USC 38 Notre Dame 24 - Wittek made the prediction. If the SC defense can make any stops, this will be a game. The Irish have to be tight and SC has nothing to lose.
Same story here. My dad and I watched Roger Staubach at Navy from '62-'64 and I have been hooked ever since. It is a must see game for me every year. I was unable to pass the interest on to my sons as I guess the Military schools just aren't flashy enough on the gridiron for them, and tradition doesn't pull much weight with them either.
Oh well, at least I enjoy it and always will.:smile2: -- Al