Pete Carroll to be named Coach of The Year!......
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just like I thought Saban over Carroll no big surprise here; Carroll makes a big name being in the weak ass pac 10; just like Chow coming in 2nd to Stoops in zona; no big surprise here they are both accustomed to being 2nd they should just get used to it. :moon: :moon: :moon:
Scott,
Seems like you were a bit premature again.
A wise man once told me that there is a reason that we all have two ears and one mouth. To talk half as much as we listen.
Your rationale continues to make you look rediculous and I am speaking of another thread as well. For our own good, I urge to stop making a mockery of both yourself and USC.
Seems like you were a bit premature again.
A wise man once told me that there is a reason that we all have two ears and one mouth. To talk half as much as we listen.
Your rationale continues to make you look rediculous and I am speaking of another thread as well. For our own good, I urge to stop making a mockery of both yourself and USC.
.............................................................Hoops said:
LMFAO !
:142smilie :142smilie :142smilie
KOD
SABAN BEAT'S OUT USC'S CARROLL FOR AWARD
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Updated: December 11, 7:31 AM ET
Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Nick Saban called his LSU team together early last month, when the Tigers were in seventh place in the BCS standings and a long shot to make it to the Sugar Bowl.
He told the players that now was the time to voice any frustration over the rankings, because after that, they could only talk about the next game. The players kept quiet, the Tigers kept winning, and Saban's steady leadership helped him earn The Associated Press Coach of the Year honor Thursday.
"Even though I'm accepting the honor, it's for all of the players and coaches and support staff also," Saban said. "They all had as big a part in it as I did. I'm very flattered and honored."
Saban received 22 votes in balloting by the panel of sports writers and broadcasters on the AP college football poll, beating out Southern California's Pete Carroll by five.
Oklahoma's Bob Stoops and Tulsa's Steve Kragthorpe tied for third with four votes each and Navy's Paul Johnson was fifth with two votes. Terry Hoeppner of Miami of Ohio, Joe Novak of Northern Illinois, Rich Rodriguez of West Virginia, John L. Smith of Michigan State and Larry Smith of Missouri each got one vote.
Iowa's Kirk Ferentz won the award last year.
The second-ranked Tigers won a school-record 12 games, captured their second SEC title in three years, and earned a berth in the Sugar Bowl against No. 3 Oklahoma with a chance to win the school's second national title.
LSU finished fast to get into that position. The Tigers were in seventh place in the BCS on Nov. 3, with a tough closing stretch to come. That's when Saban got his team together before an off week to sharpen its focus.
With games remaining at Alabama and Mississippi, at home against Arkansas, and possibly in the SEC championship, Saban knew his players couldn't get bogged down in any BCS controversy.
"I said we're going to talk about the BCS and where we're ranked. This is the time to talk about it," he recalled. "I told them when we leave this room we'll focus on what is and not what was.
"Rankings are what was. Rankings are what happened last week, we had to worry about what will happen this week. We knew we had no control of the BCS but we knew that if we didn't win we didn't have a chance. We could only control what we could do."
That was the second time this season that Saban sensed that his team's focus could be an issue. The Tigers got off to a quick start, using a 17-10 win over then-No. 7 Georgia on Sept. 20 to move into the top 10 of the AP poll.
Three weeks later, a struggling Florida team came to Baton Rouge off a bad loss at home to Mississippi. The Tigers were feeling full of themselves, according to Saban, and fell 19-7 to the Gators for their only blemish of the season.
"We came out flat as a pancake against Florida," Saban said. "I think from that point on the players bought into what we were saying. They knew they had to play hard all the time. They finally got it. I think it was an osmosis sort of thing with saying it so much that it finally sunk in."
Instead of screaming at his players after that loss, Saban offered words of encouragement.
The Tigers responded by winning their next seven games to make it to the Sugar Bowl.
"Basically, he kind of calmed us down after the Florida game," offensive lineman Rodney Reed said. "He said not to stress out trying to get better."
Saban came to LSU for the 2000 season, leaving Michigan State to take over a program full of potential and short on results. The Tigers had losing records in the 11 years before Saban arrived.
But with a rich recruiting base in Louisiana and some of the game's most passionate fans, Saban built one of the top programs in the country.
LSU has 38 wins in Saban's four seasons, the first Tigers coach to post four consecutive winning seasons since Charles McClendon from 1976-79.
Saban learned the trade as an assistant to coaches like Don James, Earle Bruce and George Perles in college as well as Jerry Glanville and Bill Belichick in the NFL.
His NFL ties have always raised questions about whether he would like to return to the pro game. He turned down NFL jobs with the Colts and the Giants while at Michigan State, but his name will likely come up for openings this year.
But for now, Saban's a perfect fit where he's at.
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Updated: December 11, 7:31 AM ET
Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Nick Saban called his LSU team together early last month, when the Tigers were in seventh place in the BCS standings and a long shot to make it to the Sugar Bowl.
He told the players that now was the time to voice any frustration over the rankings, because after that, they could only talk about the next game. The players kept quiet, the Tigers kept winning, and Saban's steady leadership helped him earn The Associated Press Coach of the Year honor Thursday.
"Even though I'm accepting the honor, it's for all of the players and coaches and support staff also," Saban said. "They all had as big a part in it as I did. I'm very flattered and honored."
Saban received 22 votes in balloting by the panel of sports writers and broadcasters on the AP college football poll, beating out Southern California's Pete Carroll by five.
Oklahoma's Bob Stoops and Tulsa's Steve Kragthorpe tied for third with four votes each and Navy's Paul Johnson was fifth with two votes. Terry Hoeppner of Miami of Ohio, Joe Novak of Northern Illinois, Rich Rodriguez of West Virginia, John L. Smith of Michigan State and Larry Smith of Missouri each got one vote.
Iowa's Kirk Ferentz won the award last year.
The second-ranked Tigers won a school-record 12 games, captured their second SEC title in three years, and earned a berth in the Sugar Bowl against No. 3 Oklahoma with a chance to win the school's second national title.
LSU finished fast to get into that position. The Tigers were in seventh place in the BCS on Nov. 3, with a tough closing stretch to come. That's when Saban got his team together before an off week to sharpen its focus.
With games remaining at Alabama and Mississippi, at home against Arkansas, and possibly in the SEC championship, Saban knew his players couldn't get bogged down in any BCS controversy.
"I said we're going to talk about the BCS and where we're ranked. This is the time to talk about it," he recalled. "I told them when we leave this room we'll focus on what is and not what was.
"Rankings are what was. Rankings are what happened last week, we had to worry about what will happen this week. We knew we had no control of the BCS but we knew that if we didn't win we didn't have a chance. We could only control what we could do."
That was the second time this season that Saban sensed that his team's focus could be an issue. The Tigers got off to a quick start, using a 17-10 win over then-No. 7 Georgia on Sept. 20 to move into the top 10 of the AP poll.
Three weeks later, a struggling Florida team came to Baton Rouge off a bad loss at home to Mississippi. The Tigers were feeling full of themselves, according to Saban, and fell 19-7 to the Gators for their only blemish of the season.
"We came out flat as a pancake against Florida," Saban said. "I think from that point on the players bought into what we were saying. They knew they had to play hard all the time. They finally got it. I think it was an osmosis sort of thing with saying it so much that it finally sunk in."
Instead of screaming at his players after that loss, Saban offered words of encouragement.
The Tigers responded by winning their next seven games to make it to the Sugar Bowl.
"Basically, he kind of calmed us down after the Florida game," offensive lineman Rodney Reed said. "He said not to stress out trying to get better."
Saban came to LSU for the 2000 season, leaving Michigan State to take over a program full of potential and short on results. The Tigers had losing records in the 11 years before Saban arrived.
But with a rich recruiting base in Louisiana and some of the game's most passionate fans, Saban built one of the top programs in the country.
LSU has 38 wins in Saban's four seasons, the first Tigers coach to post four consecutive winning seasons since Charles McClendon from 1976-79.
Saban learned the trade as an assistant to coaches like Don James, Earle Bruce and George Perles in college as well as Jerry Glanville and Bill Belichick in the NFL.
His NFL ties have always raised questions about whether he would like to return to the pro game. He turned down NFL jobs with the Colts and the Giants while at Michigan State, but his name will likely come up for openings this year.
But for now, Saban's a perfect fit where he's at.
Carroll won the Home Depot COY, as voted by ESPN and ABC analysts....Sabin won the COY as voted by AP. Will be announced tonight on the espn awards show.
Sorry guys, looks like you did not get all your facts together before bashing me. Real mature guys, real mature. Thanks for the nice replies. Even if I was wrong or recieved wrong info, those were some real nice class act replies to my thread. You must be proud of yourselves.
ctownguy
ND2002HORNS
Hoops
Skipper
BBK
Sorry guys, looks like you did not get all your facts together before bashing me. Real mature guys, real mature. Thanks for the nice replies. Even if I was wrong or recieved wrong info, those were some real nice class act replies to my thread. You must be proud of yourselves.
ctownguy
ND2002HORNS
Hoops
Skipper
BBK
..................................................................Scott4USC said:
Nothing like jumping on the horse without a saddle Scott3USC
moon1 :lol2 moon1
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I sure hope Saben is coming to Atlanta Falcons. He will be a good coach for this team in Atlanta.
If there is a God he will send Saban to us.
KOD
Saban is an outstanding defensive guru and a top level motivator and recruiter. I sure hope he stays at LSU.
:weed:
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Cie
Well since Arthur Blank gives out the Home Depot Award maybe Saban still has a chance huh Scott4USC?
Lets say Arthur offers him 8 million for four years with incentives.
Big signing bonus included in that.
The Falcons need him more than LSU . alot more
KOD
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Here's a link to Scott's claim (if anyone is interested)
http://usctrojans.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121103aaa.html
http://usctrojans.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121103aaa.html
Thanks for posting the link z2000
Guess my sources were right last night from Heritage Hall. Some posters sure looked foolish and immature in this thread.
FIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!!
Guess my sources were right last night from Heritage Hall. Some posters sure looked foolish and immature in this thread.
FIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!!
..................................................Scott4USC said:
Scott4USC
Thats just the point.
for a quarter and a phone call I will get you 4 Home Depot awards.
KOD:shrug:
Scott it's great to see a sports fan with as much pride as you have your school but I think everyone here on MJ's would appreciate you settling down a little. Nearly every thread recently posted (and throughout the year) includes some of your crap on the Trojans, Leinhart, Williams, Bush, P. Carroll etc. This is a gambling forum, so unless you have any solid info on caping games, don't post. The majority of the people here do not give a shit about USC, their players, nor the PAC10
gordon liddy
Sorry I disagree with you, and do not read my posts if you do not like them. I would say my most recent posts I have made in college football have had something directly to do with handicapping. Once again, don't read them and obviously "many" others are and "many" continue to reply. Madjack has no problem with my posts, and you know what, he runs the site. He even said I was a value member to this site. Good luck betting the Bowl Season.
FIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!
Some of my most recent posts.
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=126085
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=126107
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125706
Sorry I disagree with you, and do not read my posts if you do not like them. I would say my most recent posts I have made in college football have had something directly to do with handicapping. Once again, don't read them and obviously "many" others are and "many" continue to reply. Madjack has no problem with my posts, and you know what, he runs the site. He even said I was a value member to this site. Good luck betting the Bowl Season.
FIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!
Some of my most recent posts.
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=126085
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=126107
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125706
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Watch Michigan bring something USC hasn't seen in a while...
an actual defense and a running game
an actual defense and a running game
