Tinker Town: "The big investment choice for any business man or women going into business, is in the people that they hire to do the work. Also then the college head football coaches who chooses the high school football players to play college football on their University's college football team is vital to the University's football program success. The job security of the head college football coach depending on the talent level that the newly enrolled college football players possess.
Recruiting high school football players is one of the most important moments of the head college football coaches all across America.
The University of Tennessee already has sold its soul by going after a big time college football coach who had a big time repetition for being a great recruiter. USC Lane Kiffin Is now going down in the history of college football as being one of the biggest louse in plural, to ever double cross a college University. The University of Tennessee is still after years of Lane Kiffin's broken promises trying to dig out of a deep dark hole. That the Tennessee Vols football program found itself in, because of the willingness of the University of the Tennessee chain of command to sell it very soul trying to reach for Vols football glory, they chose wrong.
The golden chalice is still out there somewhere for the Tennessee Vols to find. If only the right man comes along.
My thing of beauty is not so much drinking from the golden chalice, but rather instead seeing my grandson ride his small bicycle like there is no tomorrow. Because just a few day before that he was riding his bike now, he was suffering with high fever. Sick from a germ that not even the doctors knew what it was. Now like magic he is back in the saddle riding his little green bike like nothing was ever wrong at all. My moment of beauty are indeed very fleeting, as most beautiful things are. Buy never the less also very real. Glory to God.
As for the college football programs who have indeed found the right head coach to recruit and efficiently run their college football programs. This is how the last few college football game in 2012 is shaking out."
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League Of Its Own
Fans should hope the BCS Championship Game is half as exciting as the Alabama-Georgia classic.Mark Schlabach »LineHeart »Super frosh »Triumph over injury »UGA overpowered »Blog »
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- Bama wins SEC, heads to BCS
| Schlabach - Badgers rip Huskers, Rose Bowl next
| Reax - FSU holds on for Orange Bowl berth | Dinich
- K-State tops Texas, wins Big 12
| Strickland
- Fan falls 40 ft. at ACC title game, seriously hurt
- Oklahoma escapes, eyes BCS bowl | Ubben
- NC State hires N. Illinois' Doeren as coach
- Oregon State sets record for points in romp
- Seastrunk gashes Oklahoma State, lifts Baylor
- Boise St. tops Nevada, earns share of MWC
- Edwards: Will NIU steal a BCS bid from OU?
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Dandy Don's LSU Sports Report
Good morning, Tiger Fans,
First things first, I’d like to thank those of you who have already contributed to our annual fundraiser. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you haven’t contributed yet, please read this important message and consider making a pledge.
With a bit of a break between now and LSU’s bowl game, Coach Miles and his staff are hot on the recruiting trail. I learned yesterday that the number of spots left to fill in the 2013 recruiting class grew by two now that Chuck Baker and Kennard Swanson are no longer considered LSU commitments. It is my understanding that both of these players had academic issues and had not yet qualified. Without the two, LSU now has 22 commitments and room to take several more my back-counting up to four early enrollees towards last years class. With anywhere from three to seven spots left to fill, here is my list of players that I believe to be LSU’s top-targets at this time.
Kendell Beckwith (DE/LB, 6'3", 225, East Feliciana, No. 1 on our list of Top LA Football Prospects for the Class of 2013). Beckwith has long stated that his two leaders and LSU and Alabama, but the more I follow his recruitment, the more confident I become that he will be a Tiger. LSU recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson has done a great job recruiting Beckwidth and the two have developed a great relationship. Beckwith’s Highlight Video. 65/35
Rickey Seals-Jones (WR, 6’5”, 220, Sealy, TX) – Seals-Jones had originally committed to Texas and some believe the Longhorns are still in good shape with him, but I think LSU and Texas A&M are the current leaders for the two-sport athlete (basketball and football). Seals-Jones would be a huge get for Coach Miles as the Tigers could really use a tall, 5-star receiver, but it's looking more and more like he'll stay in-state and play for the Aggies. Seals-Jones’ Highlight Video. 40/60.
Courtney Gardner (WR, 6'3", 215, Rocklin, CA) Took his official visit to LSU a couple of weeks ago then tweeted, “It's official I'm going to be attending Louisiana State University!” However, LSU had not yet extended a fully committable offer as they are waiting to be assured that he will qualify academically, and perhaps also waiting to see how things pan out with Rickey Seals-Jones. Gardner’s Highlight Video. 60/40
Chase Abbington (ATH, 6'4", 210, Saint Peters, MO). Abbington is big, athletic guy who could play a number of positions. Most schools are looking at him as a receiver, but LSU's Coach Adam Henry is recruiting him as a wide receiver. Abington is currently committed to Missouri, but his commitment is considered soft and word is that he would like to visit LSU in a couple of weeks. He has family in Baton Rouge and has been a Tiger Fans most of his life. Abbington's Highlight Video. 40/60
Maquedius Bain (DT, 6'4", 290, Fort Lauderdale, FL) – Bain is expected to visit LSU in a couple of weeks. His recruitment is hard to gauge at this point. Leaders appear to be Miami, LSU, Florida State and Oklahoma. Great looking prospect, and although LSU recently picked up a commitment from Greg Gilmore I think the staff would still welcome Bain. Bain’s Highlight Video. 50/50
Priest Willis (S, 6'2", 200, Tempe, AZ) - You may recall that Willis was set to visit LSU on a couple of occasions, but that hasn't worked out yet. Word is that he, like Bain, is expected to visit on December 14-15. Until he steps on campus for a visit, I consider him somewhat of a long-shot, but that could change in a heartbeat with an impressive visit. At this point it looks like USC leads. Willis’ Highlight Video. 35/65
Artie Burns (CB, 6'1", 190, Miami) - Burns is a speedster currently committed to Miami. Before committing to Miami, Burns was committed to Alabama, and recently he visited LSU for the Ole Miss game. Word is that he had a great visit and is considering a second visit to LSU, which he calls his "dream school.” Burns’ Highlight Video. 50/50
Elijah McGuire (RB, 5'11", 185, Vandebilt Catholic, No. 19 on our list of Top LA Football Prospects for the Class of 2013). McGuire flew under the radar for a while because of classifications issues, but the state's leading rusher is now getting lots of attention. If LSU takes a running back in this class, it would likely be McGuire now that Adam Taylor is out of the picture. However, with the stable of running backs already on the team, and with national sensation Leonard Fournette a priority for 2014, I doubt LSU will take a RB in this class. 35/65
Fehoko Fanaika (OG, 6'6", 340, San Mateo JC). Fehoko committed to LSU last year but was academically ineligible. Now it is said that he is expected to be fully qualified and ready to enroll at LSU in January. 80/20
Sione Sina (DE, 6'4", 250, San Mateo JC). Sina is a good friend of Fehoko Fanaika, and the LSU coaching staff is trying to get him to visit. Apparently there interest is mutual. This guy’s JUCO highlights are impressive and LSU could use another DE in this class with Mingo and Montgomery likely leaving early. 50/50.
Tim Williams (LB/DE, 6'3", 225, University High). It appears that Williams is set on attending Miami and LSU is not pursuing him as heavily as they once were, possibly due to off-field issues. Williams’ Highlight Video. 30/70
While on the topic of recruiting, several of Louisiana's top prospects will be on display tonight in the semi-final round of the state playoff. In the Barbe-West Monroe game, Barbe players to keep an eye on include 2014 sensation Trey Quinn (WR) and current LSU 2013 commit Desean Smith (TE). On the West Monroe side, check out offensive lineman Cameron Robinson. At 6-6, 330, he's hard to miss. In the Edna Karr-Holy Cross game, Karr features three great 2014 prospects in Devante Noil (ATH), Noel Ellis (CB) and Gerald Willis (DE). In the Neville-McDonough 35 game, check out Neville quarterback and LSU 2013 commitment John Diarse, as well as 2014 prospect Laurence “Hootie” Jones. I would love to get reports on any and all of these prospects from any of you who attend the games tonight. Read more...http://www.dandydon.com
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GoldRing: " Sundays prayer from a man standing on a mountainside in Jerusalem, praying to his father who he said was the Lord God. Around two thousand years ago. The people living back then gathered around this man and called him Jesus of Nazareth."
http://www.lords-prayer-words.
The Lord's Prayer Words
(traditional)
Our Father, which art in heaven,Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth,
As it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
The power, and the glory,
For ever and ever.
Amen.
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College Football Nation Blog
Notre Dame vs. the SEC
November, 30, 2012
By
Matt Fortuna | ESPN.com
Notre Dame has played opponents currently in the SEC just 43 times, winning 26 of those contests. The Irish have never faced Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky or Mississippi State. They have faced Florida and Georgia just once apiece, with the Bulldogs being the only SEC team to boast a winning record against them. They have faced LSU the most, going 5-5 against the Tigers in 10 matchups.
With Saturday's SEC title game in Atlanta essentially serving as a play-in contest for the national championship game, with Notre Dame awaiting the winner, we take a look at the Irish's history against the nation's current best conference.
(All rankings are from the AP poll that week. Source: Notre Dame's 2012 media guide.)
Alabama, 5-1. The Irish and Tide have met six times, with the most recent game coming in 1987, when the No. 7 Irish beat the visiting 10th-ranked Tide 37-6. Two of these matchups have come in the postseason, with No. 3 Notre Dame topping No. 1 Alabama 24-23 in the 1973 Sugar Bowl, one year before beating the Tide in the Orange Bowl, 13-11. Notre Dame was No. 9 in that game, Alabama No. 2. The Tide's only win over the Irish was a 28-10 win in 1986, when they were ranked second overall and Notre Dame was unranked.
Florida, 1-0. The No. 18 Irish beat the No. 3 Gators, 39-28, in the 1991 Sugar Bowl.
Georgia, 0-1. The No. 1 Bulldogs topped the No. 7 Irish, 17-10, in the 1980 Sugar Bowl.
LSU, 5-5. These two have met twice in the postseason, with the No. 4 Tigers routing the No. 11 Irish, 41-14, in the 2006 Sugar Bowl, a year before returning to the scene to win the national title. The No. 15 Tigers beat unranked Notre Dame 27-9 in the 1997 Independence Bowl, too. Notre Dame is 3-1 against LSU at home and 2-2 on the road.
Mississippi, 1-1. The unranked Rebels beat the visiting No. 3 Irish, 20-13, in 1977 before falling in South Bend in 1985, 37-14. Read more... http://espn.go.com/blog/
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LSU
SEC title game to influence LSU’s bowl bid
By scott rabalais
Advocate sportswriter
December 01, 2012
Advocate sportswriter
December 01, 2012
The result will also have a trickle-down effect on much of the SEC’s bowl hierarchy, with LSU’s destination as much in play as it is for the five other conference teams ranked in the BCS top 10.
The general consensus is this:
If Alabama beats Georgia, LSU will go to the AT&T Cotton Bowl (Jan. 4, Arlington, Texas). This assumes Florida (11-1 and currently No. 4 in the BCS) will take the SEC champion’s place in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Texas A&M will be snapped up by the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1, Orlando, Fla.).
As for Georgia, the Bulldogs could fall to the Outback Bowl (Jan. 1, Tampa, Fla.) or return to Atlanta for the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31.
However, if Georgia wins to advance to the BCS championship game, Alabama is expected to be in the Cotton Bowl while Florida is still in the Sugar and A&M is in the Capital One. LSU would likely be in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, though there is an outside chance the Tigers could wind up in the Outback.
At this point, LSU’s chances of playing in the Capital One, the SEC’s top non-BCS bowl, appear to be small considering that bowl’s interest in Texas A&M and the possibility the Cap One could opt for the SEC Championship Game loser.
A trip to the Cotton Bowl would be LSU’s second in three seasons. The Tigers beat A&M there in January 2011.
Overall, LSU would be making its third of four trips to play in Cowboys Stadium, including its season opener against Oregon in Sept. 2011 and the August 2013 season opener against TCU.
Despite that, fan over-familiarity isn’t a concern for Cotton Bowl President Rick Baker, who is aware LSU season ticket-holders pre-bought 16,546 tickets for his game on the mere possibility the Tigers would wind up there.
“We might have been worried that they would have Cowboys Stadium fatigue, but that has not been the case,” Baker said. “We are pleased with the pre-sale. It shows they’re excited about coming.” Read more...http://theadvocate.com/
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PALMER: Miles here to stay
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I watch plenty of television. Plenty. But you won’t find me grinding a documentary on the History Channel or catching up on the news of the day via MSNBC. I don’t watch many movies, and reality TV does nothing for me. It’s generally sports and nothing else. And it doesn’t even have to be good sports. This summer I found myself watching ESPNU’s telecast from SEC Beach Fest in Gulf Shores, Ala. Beach Fest was drummed up by the league office this year to get names, faces, fans and dollars to the gulf coast, but that’s not the point. A portion of the coverage included a roundtable discussion between Pat Dye, Vince Dooley, R.C. Slocom and Frank Broyles. Auburn, Georgia, Texas A&M and Arkansas clearly represented by men who once roamed the sidelines so successfully. The group shared stories, opinions and laughs for no more than 10 or 15 minutes. And it hit me: That’s going to be Les Miles. All of those men piloted that high profile program for more than a decade and remain hand in hand long after their career is done. Watching Les Miles smile at the podium on Wednesday moments after Joe Alleva announced that Miles’ contract had been extended seven years was all the proof I needed. In 10-15 years you’ll see Miles at speaking engagements and on television sets donning LSU attire as an ambassador for the university he’s now embraced much like the one he graduated from. Sure, the massive pay check LSU cuts Miles helps strengthen those feelings. I’m not naive enough to think otherwise, but I think Les loves this place. I know he loves when Callin’ Baton Rouge plays on the jumbotron minutes before kickoff. I know he loves the 92,500 (and counting) that live and die with every game. I know he loves selling the program that is now his on the recruiting trail. “I think the school, first and foremost, is a tremendous academic institution, and it gives (student-athletes) the opportunity to have a career not necessarily reflective of athletics,” Mils said. “And then, the opportunity to play and participate in Tiger Stadium and represent this state, to be part of this team, this team year in and year out has the opportunity to play for the Western Division, the conference championship and therefore the national championship.” And there are five more people that love this place, too-- Kathy, Smacker, Manny, Ben and Macy. Now nine years old, I’m betting Macy Miles can’t put a pin on Stillwater, Ok., on her classroom map. She’s a Louisianian. And that doesn’t matter to a huge number of coaches, but I’m telling you from spending time around the LSU Football Operations Facility that it does to this head coach. “I can tell you that this Miles family is awfully comfortable in Louisiana,” Miles said. “I’ve got teenage sons going off to school. I’ve got a nine-year-old daughter who’s just as happy as she can be. I’ve got a 19-year-old daughter, there is one college team and there are a bunch of other college teams. I think home is what we call this place.” It’s easy to say that Miles would bail on all of the roses he threw on Baton Rouge and LSU if a monster offer came his way or his alma mater called. Oh wait, both of those happened. Sure, big time jobs like Texas, USC and Florida could pay big bucks and offer a fertile recruiting base, but it there just aren't very many jobs better than the one in Baton Rouge. The truth is that Miles has sustained one of the premier jobs in all of college football. He’s making more than $4 million, and his family is happy. Take a look at the signing class he and his staff are reeling in as we speak, and it’s tough to see this thing coming off the tracks any time soon. At 59, Miles will be north of 65 when this contract runs out, and although he joked Tuesday about tacking on another seven years on top of these, I doubt very seriously that happens. By that point he’ll have won another SEC championship or two and have competed in the new playoff system. Guaranteeing another National Championship would be foolish, but he should be able to contend more years than he doesn’t. And after these seven years he’ll step down as the most successful head coach in the history of this school. That’s one hell of an accomplishment. Until they bury Miles and his hat, he’ll be forever linked with this LSU program. He’ll represent, not only the school which he loves so dearly from his college days, but the one that made him who his has become. Networks will beat down the doors for some of Miles’ quirky wit, and when they get it, he’ll wear that LSU lapel. In a profession that chews up and spits out far more than it reveres, Mills will fall into that latter category, and it’ll be because he was the most successful coach in LSU history. Have a great seven years. |
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LSU Football - Geaux Tigers!!!
| ESPN 104.5 | Audio (8 min, 23 sec): Interview with Tyrann Mathieu's agent Patrick Lawler | .mp3 |
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Greater New Orleans
UPDATE: Who's waiting on LSU?
At least one report out of Texas hints that LSU may have moved into the lead for a Cotton Bowl spot.
(Photo by Associated Press)
That sends the Crimson Tide to the BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame on Jan. 7. Florida is a near lock to snag the SEC's spot in the Sugar Bowl, probably opposite of Big 12 Conference co-champion Oklahoma.
That leaves four SEC teams with two losses - including LSU - to grapple for the remaining high-level bowl games.
LSU quarterback Zach MettenbergerBrett Duke, NOLA.com | Times-Picayune
The two remaining plum bowls are the Cotton Bowl and Outback Bowl, and there are rumblings that the Tigers and Georgia are the two teams in the hunt, with an either-or twist.
Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman reported Saturday evening that Cotton Bowl chairman Tommy Bain told him LSU is "the favorite in the clubhouse" for the SEC spot in his bowl. That would mean a showdown on Jan. 4 at Cowboys Stadium against either Texas or Oklahoma. However, some media around the South have also reported that the SEC will push for Georgia to land a Cotton Bowl berth because the game is played separate from New Year's Day and has a national television stage alone.
If the Bulldogs wind up as the Cotton Bowl's choice, that would mean that committee would be bucking a trend and passing up a West Division team with a similar record and who figures to be very close to Georgia in the BCS standings - LSU. The Outback Bowl picks next, and that bowl generally leans toward an East team. However, should the Bulldogs get the Cotton berth, the Outback folks could pick between the Tigers and South Carolina - both 10-2. LSU beat the Gamecocks head-to-head and hasn't played a bowl game in Tampa since 1988. Carolina played there four seasons ago.
A variable that could emerge is SEC officials stepping in to insist that LSU get the first consideration for the Capital One Bowl over Texas A&M or the Outback over South Carolina. The Tigers beat both teams head-to-head, they are original members of the league and it can be validly argued are a stronger brand name than either the Aggies or Gamecocks.
Should all the jockeying and political shifting behind the scenes fall against LSU, the Tigers are a prime candidate for the Chick-fil-A Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on New Year's Eve against Clemson (10-2). LSU fits there better than Georgia - which plays Clemson to start next season - or South Carolina, which ended the regular season against its in-state rival. Texas A&M is also a logical fit but the Aggies appear headed to the Capital One.
When the dust officially settles Sunday night (perhaps a lot earlier unofficially), there are handful of teams on LSU's radar for a potential 2012 bowl opponent. Here's a look at the handful of possibilities.
TEXAS LONGHORNS (Cotton Bowl)
2012 record/conference finish:
Currently 8-3, 5-3 Big 12 (second place)
Series record vs. LSU: 9-7-1
This happens if: Really the only thing preventing the Longhorns from a spot in the Cotton is Oklahoma getting left out of the BCS. Texas would be a huge draw for the Cotton against LSU and there has apparently been some political maneuvering behind the scenes to make sure Texas A&M does not get a shot to face its longtime Lone Star State rival.
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Anthony Jennings (6'2/200) is a quarterback from Marietta High School in Marietta, Ga. Here is a Hi-Def look at him in action from his last game against North Cobb on 11/2/12.
Anthony Jennings (6'2/200) of Marietta High School in Marietta, Ga. is a 4-Star rated quarterback by FOX Sports Next. He is committed to play college football for Les Miles and LSU.
Jennings most recent game was against North Cobb on Friday 11/2/12. Jennings struggled through most of the game including three turnovers, two of which directly contributed to North Cobb touchdowns via a fumble and interception return for a touchdown.
But one only has to see Jennings throw the ball a few times to see why colleges are enamoured with his potential and he has such a lofty ranking.
Jennings has good size and strength, and he has a smooth, easy release in which the ball jumps out of his hand. He's the type of quarterback who looks as if he can simply flick his wrist and the ball travels 50 yards down field.
Jennings is a capable runner, but his right arm is still his biggest weapon. He is accurate underneath with nice touch, but he needs to be more accurate on the intermediate and long throws as he over-threw several intended targets.
From a game perspective, Jennings has had better nights, but from a scouting perspective, there's lot to like watching him play quarterback.
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