The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

Lester, the Western Michigan University coach said, "'I told them the entire situation,' and said, 'You can't touch him, you can't yell at him, everybody get down so it looks like a football play but nobody move.' Lester recalled, 'I told them what we're about to do is bigger than the game. This is about what kind of people we want to be, what we represent, this is bigger than us.'"

"... Everything good about sports emerging from this afternoon of pain and sweat, Helton and Lester shining like true leaders, the Trojans and Broncos acting like real men. 'I commend and thank coach Lester and entire Western Michigan family for giving us this honor,' Helton said, 'That's a first class organization.'

In the stand, Jake Olson's family screamed."




PS- For the past three years, Olson has worked-out with the team everyday.

What a great story.

Gary didn't get the details until this morning reading the paper.

 

[Gary A.]

PS- Recently, Gary acquired internet streaming devices for his Tv's. Yesterday, Gary was able to watch the USC - WMU live, even though it was only carried by the PAC 12 Network, a pay service.

It wasn't perfect, as the signal would occasionally drop out ... but Gary got it and it was free.

 

[SquarePeg41 2]

Hosers! It's a rainy and cold Sunday here in New England. Mac and cheese in the oven and looking for movie suggestions. On Demand or Netflix. No horror or romance. Comedy, Action or Drama! Suggestions???

 

[limr34 3]

Hosers! It's a rainy and cold Sunday here in New England. Mac and cheese in the oven and looking for movie suggestions. On Demand or Netflix. No horror or romance. Comedy, Action or Drama! Suggestions???

We just rewatched "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would also randomly suggest "Midnight in Paris" if you are a fan of Woody Allen and early 20th century literature There is a sort of romance subplot iirc, but I don't remember it really being the point of the movie. I just remember liking it.

Hmmm, now I am thinking it will be a movie night for me, too. A cold and rainy Sunday with a day off work tomorrow? Movie night it is!

 

[terri39 10]

I want a cold and rainy Sunday, too!

Instead, I got blue skies and upper 80s with low humidity. We went out for a long walk.

Doesn't suck, but I am more ready for long afternoons of NFL football while I have something simmering in the soup pot. I need lower temps, hosers!

 

[SquarePeg41 2]

We just rewatched "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would also randomly suggest "Midnight in Paris" if you are a fan of Woody Allen and early 20th century literature There is a sort of romance subplot iirc, but I don't remember it really being the point of the movie. I just remember liking it.

Hmmm, now I am thinking it will be a movie night for me, too. A cold and rainy Sunday with a day off work tomorrow? Movie night it is!

I have a moral objection to anything involving Woody Allen.

I've seen Raiders so many times but it's definitely one of those rewatchable movies!

 

[Gary A.]

Netflix:

Gold, Passengers, Girl On the Train. Gary also boycotts Mr. Allen.

Hot and Humid. Sucks.

 

[Gary A.]

You ignore the PAC 12 ... easily the most successful Division 1 conference in the nation, of all sports.

Nope, I'm aware that their overall standing in all sports is quite strong, but lest you forget 2016's season opener was a devastating blow at the hands of Bama. Also aware of their #4 spot on the AP, going into the season, though the talk is they may slip on Tuesday.

I wasn't aware of the blind center, that's cool that he got to play.

@jcdeboever Michigan made a fine showing not only did they play well, but they were able to capitalize on Gator mistakes. I'm betting they will move up on Tuesday.

The Alabama/FSU game was billed as the greatest opener in history. It didn't disappoint. The newness on the offensive and defensive line, was evident in the first half as Bama struggled to hold FSU at bay, but we've always been a four full quarters team. The second half was a different showing as things started to come together.

@smoke: Since Carroll's untimely departure, the football program has been in shambles. Sarkesian turned out to be a drunk and Helton was just a nice guy to keep the boat from capsizing until a 'real' coach was found. Last year, a very very good Alabama caught SC with their pants down. Harvard could have beaten SC at the beginning of last year's season. A loss is a loss, not making any excuses, Alabama showed up to play big time college football and SC showed up just looking pretty.

As they played in the first three quarters, SC should fall in the polls. As long as they won, slipping a bit shouldn't matter this early in the season. And traditionally, SC has a tough schedule which helps in the polls but it is also a two-edged sword.

What does matter is beating Stanford next week. Apparently, SC was using only half their playbook on offense and defense, as an attempt to hide the good stuff from the Stanford scouts and film reviewers. Those farmers and city roughs from Michigan, weren't cooperating and played some tough ball. Each team score a touchdown through the first three quarters, then SC pulled out the stops and scored 28 points in the fourth. SC's defense needs a lot of polishing to get near being a final product.

Gary thinks the Wolverines' kicker should get a lot of credit for keeping Michigan in the game and giving them the spirit and momentum to finish off the Gators.

Alabama's defense were the victors against FSU ... SC's defense (lack of tackling) made the game close.

PS- Kiffin is an A$$ (upper case A and dollar signs) that became unleashed as a head coach.

 

[smoke665]

PS- Kiffin is an A$$ (upper case A and dollar signs) that became unleashed as a head coach.

It was a love/hate relationship with Kiffin, for both Saban and the fans. Last year a reporter asked Saban about his argument with Kiffen on the sidelines during the Western Kentucky game Saban told him it wasn't an argument it was an "Old Fashion A$$ Chewing". There were a lot of fans who would have gladly assisted.

On another line, how's the heat out there, any letup in sight????

 

[terri39 10]

Eww. I just realized by my join date that yesterday marked another anniversary for me here. I've been here a long time.

 

[jcdeboever]

You ignore the PAC 12 ... easily the most successful Division 1 conference in the nation, of all sports.

Nope, I'm aware that their overall standing in all sports is quite strong, but lest you forget 2016's season opener was a devastating blow at the hands of Bama. Also aware of their #4 spot on the AP, going into the season, though the talk is they may slip on Tuesday.

I wasn't aware of the blind center, that's cool that he got to play.

@jcdeboever Michigan made a fine showing not only did they play well, but they were able to capitalize on Gator mistakes. I'm betting they will move up on Tuesday.

The Alabama/FSU game was billed as the greatest opener in history. It didn't disappoint. The newness on the offensive and defensive line, was evident in the first half as Bama struggled to hold FSU at bay, but we've always been a four full quarters team. The second half was a different showing as things started to come together.

@smoke: Since Carroll's untimely departure, the football program has been in shambles. Sarkesian turned out to be a drunk and Helton was just a nice guy to keep the boat from capsizing until a 'real' coach was found. Last year, a very very good Alabama caught SC with their pants down. Harvard could have beaten SC at the beginning of last year's season. A loss is a loss, not making any excuses, Alabama showed up to play big time college football and SC showed up just looking pretty.

As they played in the first three quarters, SC should fall in the polls. As long as they won, slipping a bit shouldn't matter this early in the season. And traditionally, SC has a tough schedule which helps in the polls but it is also a two-edged sword.

What does matter is beating Stanford next week. Apparently, SC was using only half their playbook on offense and defense, as an attempt to hide the good stuff from the Stanford scouts and film reviewers. Those farmers and city roughs from Michigan, weren't cooperating and played some tough ball. Each team score a touchdown through the first three quarters, then SC pulled out the stops and scored 28 points in the fourth. SC's defense needs a lot of polishing to get near being a final product.

Gary thinks the Wolverines' kicker should get a lot of credit for keeping Michigan in the game and giving them the spirit and momentum to finish off the Gators.

Alabama's defense were the victors against FSU ... SC's defense (lack of tackling) made the game close.

PS- Kiffin is an A$$ (upper case A and dollar signs) that became unleashed as a head coach.

The defense showed up and yes, it looks like we finally have a kicker.... A gator kicker...

 

[smoke665]

Eww. I just realized by my join date that yesterday marked another anniversary for me here. I've been here a long time.

By the tone of your comment, not sure if I should congratulate you on the anniversary, or say "Bless your heart".

 

[terri39 10]

I'd say the latter!

As in, Bless her heart, the girl needs a life.

 

[Gary A.]

PS- Kiffin is an A$$ (upper case A and dollar signs) that became unleashed as a head coach.

It was a love/hate relationship with Kiffin, for both Saban and the fans. Last year a reporter asked Saban about his argument with Kiffen on the sidelines during the Western Kentucky game Saban told him it wasn't an argument it was an "Old Fashion A$$ Chewing". There were a lot of fans who would have gladly assisted.

On another line, how's the heat out there, any letup in sight????

Yep, this is the last day. Supposed to drop about ten degrees tomorrow. So odd to be forced indoors.

 

[jcdeboever]

Shot my tail off tonight in golf. Our team (scramble) ended up 14 under for a score of 58 (out of 72). 2 eagles on par 5's, I got us pretty close to the pin on both with a 3 wood off the fairway plus used my drives. I only sank 1 putt. My mother in law (I played for my father in law) had 4 birdie putts and 2 eagle putts. She really is a fantastic putter, excellent read of the green, perfect touch. She can't hit the ball very far (she probably weighs 100lbs soaking wet) but she hits everything straight. We split $104, four ways. We laughed our butts off the whole 18, we kept saying too each other, please yell at me, this is too weird (my wife, her husband yell at us all the time). I pretended to be falling asleep at the wheel a few times, that made her pert near pee her pants. I farted super loud on a drive (on the back swing), couldn't hold it, it came all of a sudden (seriously) and the force I used to drive, pushed it out of some tight cheeks during the power stroke, best drive of the day.... that was the gem for a few holes. The other team lady was appalled by the shear vulgarity of the sound and volume, that made my mother in law and I laugh uncontrollably for a few holes. To be fair, the lady did have a lot of class. I was not bringing any class on that hole we eagled, but it was an epic, timed, fart. It was my finest moment of this golf season.