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Belvis Noland · « **Reply #600 on:** August 25, 2011, 02:41:39 PM »

I always love these Cassidy articles. Gifted with the pen. Weaves a rich tapestry of wonderous prose. A real wordsmith.

Strong intro.

"Wearing a pale blue Dodgers cap, 80s-style slatted sunglasses and a rarely seen smile, David Garrett struts through the door of an Aggieville bar. He shows off a shoulder shrug and keeps his head on a swivel, as if awaiting direction."

Bold and magical imagery.

"His braids swing recklessly under flicking party lights." "Cornered in a bathroom by three opposing players ..." "Something fit for a Wrestlemania undercard." "He plowed his opposition past the sideline chalk before recklessly (he likes this adj.) slamming him into the weeds adjacent to the field."

Subtle but powerful conclusion.

"I guess I'll just have to have a better season than I did last year," Garrett said. "I still need to improve just like everyone else, and being doubted just makes it easier."

He tells you who David Garrett is, but leaves you wondering who David Garrett may become.

steve dave · « **Reply #601 on:** August 25, 2011, 02:42:34 PM »

cassidy is really good though

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #602 on:** August 25, 2011, 04:13:31 PM »

http://texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1897024&forum_id=5

OK_Cat · « **Reply #603 on:** August 25, 2011, 04:16:37 PM »

Quote from: Nuts Kicked on August 25, 2011, 04:13:31 PM

http://texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1897024&forum_id=5

i'm gonna miss them...what a weird rough ridin' bunch.

Cire · « **Reply #604 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:59:03 AM »

Quote from: Panjandrum on August 25, 2011, 02:14:26 PM

Quote from: ksu_FAN on August 25, 2011, 11:53:56 AM
Those "explanations" of why and what film coaches show their players is hilarious.

I always loved a good breakdown on GPC. Loved it.

there seem to be 3 schools of thought on GPC about how coaches should break down film

1. Watch the teams best games

2. Watch the teams worst games

3. A combination of the both

a debate that will surely go on and on.

steve dave · « **Reply #605 on:** August 26, 2011, 07:49:33 AM »

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Terrence Newman, minus the speed, but with better coverage skills.

felix rex · « **Reply #606 on:** August 26, 2011, 08:48:11 AM »

Quote from: Panjandrum on August 25, 2011, 02:14:26 PM

Quote from: ksu_FAN on August 25, 2011, 11:53:56 AM
Those "explanations" of why and what film coaches show their players is hilarious.

I always loved a good breakdown on GPC. Loved it.

I like when they evaluate their hips

kso_FAN · « **Reply #607 on:** August 26, 2011, 08:52:52 AM »

Quote from: felix rex on August 26, 2011, 08:48:11 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on August 25, 2011, 02:14:26 PM
Quote from: ksu_FAN on August 25, 2011, 11:53:56 AM
Those "explanations" of why and what film coaches show their players is hilarious.

I always loved a good breakdown on GPC. Loved it.

I like when they evaluate their hips

...based on 15 plays on a highlight video. Excellent.

Panjandrum · « **Reply #608 on:** August 26, 2011, 09:40:44 AM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on August 26, 2011, 08:52:52 AM

Quote from: felix rex on August 26, 2011, 08:48:11 AM
Quote from: Panjandrum on August 25, 2011, 02:14:26 PM
Quote from: ksu_FAN on August 25, 2011, 11:53:56 AM
Those "explanations" of why and what film coaches show their players is hilarious.

I always loved a good breakdown on GPC. Loved it.

I like when they evaluate their hips

...based on 15 plays on a highlight video. Excellent.

My personal favorite is when a Kansas recruit is being discussed, especially OL, and someone talks about their 195 pound cousin that's a DE for a 3A school, and they schooled this dude all night long.

Then the subsequent discussion on leverage and slippery skinny guys at DL goes on for at least ten posts in a thread.

jtksu · « **Reply #609 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:21:52 AM »

I'll admit that Newman used his insane speed to make up for some sloppy coverage in college but the dude was a first rounder. I remember thinking that Rat wasn't all that great in coverage, especially considering he was playing the hybrid spot/covering dudes that would normally be covered by LBs. Maybe I'm just Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

Panjandrum · « **Reply #610 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:26:11 AM »

Quote from: jtksu on August 26, 2011, 10:21:52 AM

I'll admit that Newman used his insane speed to make up for some sloppy coverage in college but the dude was a first rounder. I remember thinking that Rat wasn't all that great in coverage, especially considering he was playing the hybrid spot/covering dudes that would normally be covered by LBs. Maybe I'm just Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

The dude won the Thorpe award was and was drafted fifth by the Cowboys.

He was a pro-bowler for God's sakes.

(Not directed at you, but at the horrendously stupid comment on GPC comparing the two.)

steve dave · « **Reply #611 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:30:36 AM »

yeah, when David Garret introduces Kelly Clarkson to the bone zone come talk to me

jtksu · « **Reply #612 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:31:54 AM »

Bone Zone!

CNS · « **Reply #613 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:32:33 AM »

MTV Cribs.

Boom

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #614 on:** August 27, 2011, 12:37:33 AM »

Quote from: jtksu on August 26, 2011, 10:31:54 AM

Bone Zone!

JMLYNCH?!?!?!?!?

TheHamburglar · « **Reply #615 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:06:13 AM »

Someone posted that Bender had a bad game last night and they were off his bandwagon. The tucks immediately came back with their 10 obligatory "I trust Snyder more than you...Do you feel that you know more about football than Snyder?" posts.

Testy Westy · « **Reply #616 on:** August 27, 2011, 03:08:00 PM »

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on August 27, 2011, 12:37:33 AM

Quote from: jtksu on August 26, 2011, 10:31:54 AM
Bone Zone!

JMLYNCH?!?!?!?!?

kslim · « **Reply #617 on:** August 27, 2011, 03:14:16 PM »

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 27, 2011, 11:06:13 AM

Someone posted that Bender had a bad game last night and they were off his bandwagon. The tucks immediately came back with their 10 obligatory "I trust Snyder more than you...Do you feel that you know more about football than Snyder?" posts.

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Originally posted by 15TEXCAT:
Don't look at his highlight film without questioning the competition he was going against. Nebraska knows he's a athlete not a qb.

Honest question here: Do you feel like you know more about college football than LHC Bill Snyder, Michael Smith, Charlie Dickie, Chris Cosh, ect?

A simple yes or no will suffice. Thank you.

LilSmokyMcIntyre · « **Reply #618 on:** August 28, 2011, 02:22:01 PM »

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SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #619 on:** August 28, 2011, 05:48:46 PM »

Quote from: Testy Westy on August 27, 2011, 03:08:00 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on August 27, 2011, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: jtksu on August 26, 2011, 10:31:54 AM
Bone Zone!

JMLYNCH?!?!?!?!?

......former listener?

kslim · « **Reply #620 on:** August 29, 2011, 02:35:05 PM »

when talking about weird roberts 150th consecutive road game

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We need to add a "RL 150th" patch on the lapel of every player jersey and get a helmet sticker as well. I would say that there are only a handful of people who have ever attended 150 road games, let alone consecutively.

Hats off Robert.

CNS · « **Reply #621 on:** August 29, 2011, 02:41:28 PM »

Not even when he dies.

Trim · « **Reply #622 on:** August 29, 2011, 02:51:37 PM »

God help him if he tries to sneak off with any of our MOAP2 food.

wes mantooth · « **Reply #623 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:27:30 PM »

Quote from: kslimlb3 on August 29, 2011, 02:35:05 PM

when talking about weird roberts 150th consecutive road game

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We need to add a "RL 150th" patch on the lapel of every player jersey and get a helmet sticker as well. I would say that there are only a handful of people who have ever attended 150 road games, let alone consecutively.

Hats off Robert.

i'd do one better and have the team wear tattered green jerseys and foam gloves

DQ12 · « **Reply #624 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:30:36 PM »

It's absurd that anyone besides Robert ever wins "Fan of the Game."

An absolute travesty.