Are you ready for some football?

Zephon · October 15, 2012, 09:13:19 PM

Quote from: chittlins

How many more Mizzou going to win this year? Our defense is as devasted as your oline but we are improving as coachless as we are. Mizzou, not so much. I so look forward to playing Mizzou in basketball again. Here's a treat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyMTgTJRk-w

Well, my early prediction was that Mizzou would go 6-6. But I thought they would beat Vandy. I figure they've got a chance to beat Kentucky, with Tennessee and Syracuse being toss-ups. Florida is certainly a loss, and Texas A&M, probably. With MU now standing a 3-4, they'll end up somewhere around...6-6. Hopefully Franklin is able to resume the QB duties.

Swoosh's early prediction that "The EAST is Mizzou's to lose" has long gone by the wayside. I know he's a big Mizzou fan, but I still don't know if he was being serious with that prediction or joking. I guess you could say the prediction has come true, depending on how you look at it.

Zephon · October 15, 2012, 09:33:00 PM

How bout them Cardinals?!!! They're taking a beating right now in game two of the NLCS, but after that spectacular comeback win in Washington the other night, you can't ever count them out. 12 in 12!!!

Swoosh · October 15, 2012, 09:46:31 PM

Quote from: Zephon on October 15, 2012, 09:13:19 PM
Swoosh's early prediction that "The EAST is Mizzou's to lose" has long gone by the wayside. I know he's a big Mizzou fan, but I still don't know if he was being serious with that prediction or joking. I guess you could say the prediction has come true, depending on how you look at it.

I had no idea how hard the injury bug would hit us this year. That plus a very nasty case of "pussy-itis" hitting some of our key players has really stung hard. I still think the Tigers will go bowling this year, but the way the team has played this year has been pathetic.

Zephon · October 16, 2012, 08:38:25 AM

Going in, I figured getting used to the hard-hitting physical nature of SEC football would be the biggest adjustment MU would face. The injuries and missed tackling are all related to that. Even with that, it's amazing the difference that Franklin makes in their offense. Hope he's able to finish out the season.

chittlins · October 16, 2012, 04:35:28 PM

Quote from: Swoosh on October 15, 2012, 09:46:31 PM
Quote from: Zephon on October 15, 2012, 09:13:19 PM
Swoosh's early prediction that "The EAST is Mizzou's to lose" has long gone by the wayside. I know he's a big Mizzou fan, but I still don't know if he was being serious with that prediction or joking. I guess you could say the prediction has come true, depending on how you look at it.

I had no idea how hard the injury bug would hit us this year. That plus a very nasty case of "pussy-itis" hitting some of our key players has really stung hard. I still think the Tigers will go bowling this year, but the way the team has played this year has been pathetic.

http://www.shreveportchamber.org/

Swoosh · October 16, 2012, 10:54:08 PM

WE OWN SHREVEPORT! -- but **** that **** - I've already been there twice and won't be going back again. It is bad enough that you have to drive through scenes from Deliverance between Texarkana and Shreveport.

Zephon · October 16, 2012, 10:56:37 PM

I'm not getting your point, chittlins, on posting a link to the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.

chittlins · October 17, 2012, 12:00:56 AM

Quote from: Zephon on October 16, 2012, 10:56:37 PM
I'm not getting your point, chittlins, on posting a link to the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.

Weedeater Bowl, it's where the underachievers in the SEC go, or someone in the old Big 12 went when they flirted with being good. Mizzou got owned by Arkansas there once. They returned the favor when they played a coachless Arkansas team a few years later.

You got the add something to the trip like a duck hunting outing.

There's this for Dewey, Sexton is trying to fleece T. Boone for a few more coins. Seen this act before when he repped Nutt:

There's been considerable buzz about Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy, and the Razorbacks are indeed highly interested in him.

Sources close to Gundy are split on whether he could become serious about leaving.

We'll find out for sure in December if anything comes of it.

For now, on the UA's end, there's concern by some that Gundy could just use the Razorbacks' interest to receive a raise from Oklahoma State. And that's understandable given agent Jimmy Sexton's reputation for getting clients more money in down years.

However, according to a source in Stillwater, where there's also some buzz about Arkansas, it doesn't seem likely that the Cowboys would go for that this year. And it's highly doubtful that Gundy – or even Sexton – would think they would.

The Cowboys are 3-2 right now, and the toughest part of the schedule is ahead with games against six teams ranked in the BCS Top 25.

Gundy played hardball with Oklahoma State during last year's one-loss season when he hired Sexton to represent him. In the past, Gundy handled his own negotiations. Sexton landed him an eight-year deal that will pay him close to $4 million a year – but only if he stays for the full eight years.

Gundy has golden handcuffs to the tune of about $5 million, meaning that money will be in a retirement account, and he becomes vested at the end of his contract.

According to a report in March from The Associated Press, he's making $3.275 million this season after making $2.1 million in 2011 under his old contract. His salary drops to $2.85 million next season, then starts going back up. The final year of his deal, according to the AP, will earn him $3.55 million.

Gundy is in elite company when it comes to his current contract. Business Insider reported in November 2011 that only Mack Brown, Nick Sabana, Bob Stoops and Urban Meyer were making in excess of $4 million annually. Arkansas' former coach, Bobby Petrino, ranked in the top 10 nationally among college coaches at close to $3.64 million.

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Speaking of contracts, don't forget about Oklahoma State's assistant coaches, some of whom Gundy would like to bring with him if he did happen to take another job somewhere.

While we haven't had time to verify all of the details, we were told last night by a source that Oklahoma State – unlike some schools – signs its assistant coaches to contracts that are fairly complex two- and three-year deals.

About half the time in situations like this, assistant coaches' contracts are tied into the head coach's contract. That means if the coach leaves the school, the assistants' contracts become void. At this time, we don't know if that's the case at Oklahoma State, but it's certainly something we plan on checking into.

DeweyBald · October 17, 2012, 02:50:51 PM

There is NO way Gundy will leave O-State. Trust me on that one boys.

chittlins · October 17, 2012, 04:07:07 PM

Quote from: DeweyBald on October 17, 2012, 02:50:51 PM
There is NO way Gundy will leave O-State. Trust me on that one boys.

I hope not, he's a doofus.

DeweyBald · October 17, 2012, 09:00:46 PM

Wow Chittlins....do you EVER have anything nice to say? I mean, I could sort of understand this type of attitude if the pigs were some sort of powerhouse...EVER....but come on man. It must suck to live a life where you hate everything..... $:-\$

chittlins · October 17, 2012, 09:28:23 PM

Quote from: DeweyBald on October 17, 2012, 09:00:46 PM
Wow Chittlins....do you EVER have anything nice to say? I mean, I could sort of understand this type of attitude if the pigs were some sort of powerhouse...EVER....but come on man. It must suck to live a life where you hate everything..... $:-\$

What do I hate?

That statement about Gundy is pretty spot on, here's some evidence:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjUwZJVzKnY

Swoosh · October 17, 2012, 11:03:17 PM

I never have understood Hog fans and their sense of "entitlement".
They are a mediocre team at best and have been that way for as long as I can remember.
They will never be a top tier SEC team because they are in the WEST and because of where the school is located. Seriously, who in their right mind would choose Fayetteville over most of the other cities in the conference. Ok, one could argue against Starkville or Auburn.

Gundy is not going to leave Oklahoma State. DONE DEAL™
I hear Dooley will be soon looking for a job. Maybe you two school should just trade. They get Petrino and you get Dooley.

Course you could always go after that clown at Auburn. He's gone after this year too.

chittlins · October 18, 2012, 09:01:56 AM

Quote from: Swoosh on October 17, 2012, 11:03:17 PM
I never have understood Hog fans and their sense of "entitlement".
They are a mediocre team at best and have been that way for as long as I can remember.
They will never be a top tier SEC team because they are in the WEST and because of where the school is located. Seriously, who in their right mind would choose Fayetteville over most of the other cities in the conference. Ok, one could argue against Starkville or Auburn.

Gundy is not going to leave Oklahoma State. DONE DEAL™
I hear Dooley will be soon looking for a job. Maybe you two school should just trade. They get Petrino and you get Dooley.

Course you could always go after that clown at Auburn. He's gone after this year too.

This is rich coming from a Missouri Tiger.

DeweyBald · October 18, 2012, 10:59:06 AM

Right on Swoosh!

Let's see....he's built a relationship with his team and the players all respect him. He shows the players that he is part of the team and can celebrate WITH them during victory just as much as feeling the sting of a loss. He took a program that was so-so and has made a statement. Mr. Pickens has invested into the program and now our facilities are one of the best in the entire nation. I see your point....he's not done much for Oklahoma State. Jeez......

And before you bring up the "I'm a man, I'm 40" rant....take note that this action elevated his status with the players to the point of almost God-like. They know that he is there for them and confirmed his relationship with the players by proving he will defend his players when they are attacked by the media.

Yeah...he's a real "doofus".....but keep in mind...the pigs would LOVE to have that doofus leading their "team".