Many people around the state of Wisconsin are upset over the Marquette Golden Eagles deciding to cut D.J. Newbill, an incoming recruit loose after Jamil Wilson, the once top 50 recruit out of Racine, Wisconsin was available. Wilson is now a Golden Eagle and will make a very formidable squad in 2011-2012, yet people are being the ethics police here in southeast Wisconsin.
Don't get me wrong, I feel terrible for Newbill. He seemed like he had a great desire to play for Buzz Williams and wanted to at all costs. There were reports that Newbill was fine with sitting on the bench and watch the games as the 12th man. But Marquette claimed that paperwork was wrong and they had to cut a character guy off their team. Sad stuff, but to be honest this is sport is a business and anyone who doesn't think that way still remembers watching Jimmy Chitwood.
The reason why I think it has caught so much heat is the other Division 1 program in Madison is cleaner than prude virgin. Their football team might be another story, but basketball keeps a reputation of bringing in their type of players plus never doing it the wrong way. I would consider 85% of the NCAA to have more of business-like approach than thinking about the kids first. I do think Wisconsin is in the minority, which I give them a lot of credit. But do not think everyone is like you.
I heard someone compared Williams to John Calipari/Nick Saban which is ridiculous. Those two guys have built a reputation of making multiple controversial decisions and doing things that are downright wrong. Tell me another time that Williams has taken away a scholarship from a player? Sure, there are the 'BuzzCuts' as my buddy Ron calls them, but seriously look at any university... you have guys who want to transfer for a variety of reasons. Tell me one player who came out afterwards saying he didn't want to leave? None of them. We never know what happens behind the scenes therefore our ideas could be entirely different than what actually happened.
Williams isn't a dirty coach nor should ever be considered for one possible poor decision. People hate the NCAA because they claim they do not care about the students and why then when something like this happens, people make such a big deal? Doesn't make sense to me.
-Charlie.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Bo Ryan: The Best Regular Season Coach You've Ever Met
I didn't want to write it because I know the hellstorm will come shortly but I had to. I could not live with myself if I didn't mention it. The Badgers are a lousy NCAA Tournament team. Every year under Bo Ryan they seem to have a team that could be built for a deep run. Hell, I said it this year with the growing play of Jon Leuer and the deep bench. But like every year, the Badgers picked the NCAA tournament to lay their biggest egg of the season.
The ever faithful Wisconsin Badgers got beat by 22 by an Ivy League school. A team that has no athletic scholarships, rather academic all-stars. Only my fail bringing a girl from the bar was worse than the Badgers performance today. They didn't play defense, made silly turnovers, and Jason Bohannon's disappearing act was better than ever before. Cornell did shoot very well, but I would argue the Badgers' half-ass defense was the cause of the hot shooting, many times the Fightin' Nard Dogs were wide open. I said it when the Badgers won... I mean Wofford gave the game to Wisconsin. But can we all finally say that Bo Ryan is a great coach in the regular season but his teams/offense is not built for the postseason? I mean if you want me to bust out the statistics... well you ask for it.
2001-2002: Share of the Big Ten Title in a fairly weak season earned Wisconsin an 8 seed. The Badgers went on to win game one against St. John's and then blown out by the eventual National Champion Maryland.
2002-2003: Won the Big Ten Title outright, got a five seed where they beat a 12 seed and a 13 seed in Weber State/Tulsa. The Sweet 16 turns out bitter as they lose a close one to the overall number one Kentucky (then beat by Marquette.. whoops how did that get there!)
2003-2004: Won the Big Ten Conference Tournament but got screwed by the NCAA officials somewhat (people fail to point out they played in Milwaukee for the first two rounds, a 80 minute drive from Madison). They get beat at their own game by Pittsburgh.
2004-2005: Wisconsin finishes third in the Big Ten, still gives a six seed based on good conference tourney play. The Badgers cakewalk to the Elite Eight by beating 11 seed Northern Iowa, 14 Bucknell, 10 NC State then get beat by much much more athletic North Carolina team (EDIT: I read the score wrong, I apologize for the screw up, no they did have a lead on UNC late to my remembering the game clearer but still doesn't take away from their defeat) Face it, they get beat by Kansas or UConn had they won.
2005-2006: A down year for the program that leads to nine seed plus a twenty-point defeat in the NCAA Tournament to the Arizona Wildcats (Grandpa Dan tells me they don't get blown out... Child Please.)
2006-2007: Wisconsin gets their first number one ranking in history and get a two seed only to fall in the second round to UNLV in Chicago where it was likely 98% Badger fans. They couldn't score to save their souls, played asleep the entire game. I remember people telling me how this was their year and how bad they played against the Rebels.
2007-2008: Wisconsin earns another high seed and this appeared to be their year. They destroyed a much more athletic team in Kansas State with Michael Beasley/Bill Walker, then ran into a train known as Stephen Curry losing 73-56. I wouldn't expect Wisconsin to win that game but the defensive coaching of Ryan, I would have expected a closer game.
2008-2009: The Badgers sneak into the tourney as a 12 seed and advance with Trevon Hughes hitting a three at the buzzer which oddly enough was Ryan's first win in the NCAA against a seed 10 or higher. Then they lost to Xavier who had a great team.
I know people love the Swing Offense, a trademark of Bo Ryan but it doesn't work in the tournament. The pseudo Big 10 style that Michigan State and Ohio State run is the perfect example of why both of these teams find themselves in the Sweet 16 fairly often. As damning as it might be for Ryan, changes need to happen in the swing offense to make them work for the tournament. I know many Badger fans are okay with winning Big Ten titles and making the tournament every year, but when does that become just a standard and start expecting more? I assume that time is coming in the next two or three years. Once Bo Ryan makes it to the Final Four or a convincing deep run is the day I shut up regarding this topic.
-Charlie.
The ever faithful Wisconsin Badgers got beat by 22 by an Ivy League school. A team that has no athletic scholarships, rather academic all-stars. Only my fail bringing a girl from the bar was worse than the Badgers performance today. They didn't play defense, made silly turnovers, and Jason Bohannon's disappearing act was better than ever before. Cornell did shoot very well, but I would argue the Badgers' half-ass defense was the cause of the hot shooting, many times the Fightin' Nard Dogs were wide open. I said it when the Badgers won... I mean Wofford gave the game to Wisconsin. But can we all finally say that Bo Ryan is a great coach in the regular season but his teams/offense is not built for the postseason? I mean if you want me to bust out the statistics... well you ask for it.
2001-2002: Share of the Big Ten Title in a fairly weak season earned Wisconsin an 8 seed. The Badgers went on to win game one against St. John's and then blown out by the eventual National Champion Maryland.
2002-2003: Won the Big Ten Title outright, got a five seed where they beat a 12 seed and a 13 seed in Weber State/Tulsa. The Sweet 16 turns out bitter as they lose a close one to the overall number one Kentucky (then beat by Marquette.. whoops how did that get there!)
2003-2004: Won the Big Ten Conference Tournament but got screwed by the NCAA officials somewhat (people fail to point out they played in Milwaukee for the first two rounds, a 80 minute drive from Madison). They get beat at their own game by Pittsburgh.
2004-2005: Wisconsin finishes third in the Big Ten, still gives a six seed based on good conference tourney play. The Badgers cakewalk to the Elite Eight by beating 11 seed Northern Iowa, 14 Bucknell, 10 NC State then get beat by much much more athletic North Carolina team (EDIT: I read the score wrong, I apologize for the screw up, no they did have a lead on UNC late to my remembering the game clearer but still doesn't take away from their defeat) Face it, they get beat by Kansas or UConn had they won.
2005-2006: A down year for the program that leads to nine seed plus a twenty-point defeat in the NCAA Tournament to the Arizona Wildcats (Grandpa Dan tells me they don't get blown out... Child Please.)
2006-2007: Wisconsin gets their first number one ranking in history and get a two seed only to fall in the second round to UNLV in Chicago where it was likely 98% Badger fans. They couldn't score to save their souls, played asleep the entire game. I remember people telling me how this was their year and how bad they played against the Rebels.
2007-2008: Wisconsin earns another high seed and this appeared to be their year. They destroyed a much more athletic team in Kansas State with Michael Beasley/Bill Walker, then ran into a train known as Stephen Curry losing 73-56. I wouldn't expect Wisconsin to win that game but the defensive coaching of Ryan, I would have expected a closer game.
2008-2009: The Badgers sneak into the tourney as a 12 seed and advance with Trevon Hughes hitting a three at the buzzer which oddly enough was Ryan's first win in the NCAA against a seed 10 or higher. Then they lost to Xavier who had a great team.
I know people love the Swing Offense, a trademark of Bo Ryan but it doesn't work in the tournament. The pseudo Big 10 style that Michigan State and Ohio State run is the perfect example of why both of these teams find themselves in the Sweet 16 fairly often. As damning as it might be for Ryan, changes need to happen in the swing offense to make them work for the tournament. I know many Badger fans are okay with winning Big Ten titles and making the tournament every year, but when does that become just a standard and start expecting more? I assume that time is coming in the next two or three years. Once Bo Ryan makes it to the Final Four or a convincing deep run is the day I shut up regarding this topic.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
East Bracket Picks
Well we are half-way there and I am making a bunch of chalk picks. I am sorry this isn't usually my style but seriously, it appears to be a year where there are chances for upsets all over the place. Yet everyone has a reason that would say that will not happened. I am telling you there is a part of me that wants to put OSU-SYR-WVA-BAY but I cannot convince myself to do it.
New Orleans
1. Kentucky vs. 16. East Tennessee St.- I just hope John Wall does his dance and a 360. UK 89-61
8. Texas vs. 9. Wake Forest- Both teams struggled down the stretch and we all remember that Texas was number one in the nation at one point of the season. The difference is Wake has been playing awful in the last three weeks which spells bad news. TEXAS 78-72
Jacksonville
5. Temple vs. 12. Cornell- This game I have trouble deciding on because I like the sexy pick of the Bears and alma mater of Andy Bernard, yet Temple has been damn impressive all year. I think Jay Bilas may have jixed their chances, but I will take the Ivy league bunch. CORN 59-55
4. Wisconsin vs. 13 Wofford- Would someone tell me why Wofford got a 13 seed? Anyways the Buzzcuts will take care of business in a big way. UW 67-51
4. Wisconsin vs. 12. Cornell- A battle of the white guys! This game will bring us back to the sixties and maybe a clan rally will break out as well. I cannot see Wisconsin dropping this game, I think they will only get better as Jon Leuer continues to get healthy. UW 69-58
San Jose
6. Marquette vs. 11. Washington- This game scares me more than if MU were to advance and I haven't picked a single MU game this year so I am worried this will jinx them. But I think Marquette will be able to hold them defensively on the perimeter better than the Huskies will. MU 82-71
3. New Mexico vs. 14. Montana- I haven't see either team this year, I have some friends who are from New Mexico and tell me that they can rain the three. They are coached by Steve Alford and I wish he would bring back that Tank Top from the 1988 NBA Draft. NM 82-61
6. Marquette vs. 3. New Mexico- Another game that features two teams who run up and down the court and the Golden Eagles I believe still have a chip on their shoulder about the whole season. I think Lazar Hayward will be able to get the Warriors in their first sweet 16 since 2003. MU 77-73
Buffalo
7. Clemson vs. 10. Missouri- This could be a complete up and down type of game that will be very exciting. I am going straight off conference bias to make this selection. I like the fact the Tigers play in the Big 12 and they can frustrate the Tigers. MIZZOU 85-77
2. West Virginia vs. 15. Morgan State- The Bears are coached by Todd Bozeman who once got booted from the NCAA for Kelvin Sampson like practices... thats all, they will lose. WVA 89-64
2. West Virginia vs. 10 Missouri- Never sleep on the Tigers, their pressing style makes things tough for any team but the Mountaineers have that killer instict that not many teams have this year. I think Da'Shan Butler might be the best late game player, the Mountaineers pull away late. WVA 84-76
-Charlie.
New Orleans
1. Kentucky vs. 16. East Tennessee St.- I just hope John Wall does his dance and a 360. UK 89-61
8. Texas vs. 9. Wake Forest- Both teams struggled down the stretch and we all remember that Texas was number one in the nation at one point of the season. The difference is Wake has been playing awful in the last three weeks which spells bad news. TEXAS 78-72
Jacksonville
5. Temple vs. 12. Cornell- This game I have trouble deciding on because I like the sexy pick of the Bears and alma mater of Andy Bernard, yet Temple has been damn impressive all year. I think Jay Bilas may have jixed their chances, but I will take the Ivy league bunch. CORN 59-55
4. Wisconsin vs. 13 Wofford- Would someone tell me why Wofford got a 13 seed? Anyways the Buzzcuts will take care of business in a big way. UW 67-51
4. Wisconsin vs. 12. Cornell- A battle of the white guys! This game will bring us back to the sixties and maybe a clan rally will break out as well. I cannot see Wisconsin dropping this game, I think they will only get better as Jon Leuer continues to get healthy. UW 69-58
San Jose
6. Marquette vs. 11. Washington- This game scares me more than if MU were to advance and I haven't picked a single MU game this year so I am worried this will jinx them. But I think Marquette will be able to hold them defensively on the perimeter better than the Huskies will. MU 82-71
3. New Mexico vs. 14. Montana- I haven't see either team this year, I have some friends who are from New Mexico and tell me that they can rain the three. They are coached by Steve Alford and I wish he would bring back that Tank Top from the 1988 NBA Draft. NM 82-61
6. Marquette vs. 3. New Mexico- Another game that features two teams who run up and down the court and the Golden Eagles I believe still have a chip on their shoulder about the whole season. I think Lazar Hayward will be able to get the Warriors in their first sweet 16 since 2003. MU 77-73
Buffalo
7. Clemson vs. 10. Missouri- This could be a complete up and down type of game that will be very exciting. I am going straight off conference bias to make this selection. I like the fact the Tigers play in the Big 12 and they can frustrate the Tigers. MIZZOU 85-77
2. West Virginia vs. 15. Morgan State- The Bears are coached by Todd Bozeman who once got booted from the NCAA for Kelvin Sampson like practices... thats all, they will lose. WVA 89-64
2. West Virginia vs. 10 Missouri- Never sleep on the Tigers, their pressing style makes things tough for any team but the Mountaineers have that killer instict that not many teams have this year. I think Da'Shan Butler might be the best late game player, the Mountaineers pull away late. WVA 84-76
-Charlie.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
VANDER BLUE.
There are many things that start a great week on Sunday... One of them would be finding out that the top recruit in the state of Wisconsin for next year is headed to Marquette after spurning the Wisconsin Badgers last March.
Right now Vander Blue is the twenty-second rated recruit in the nation so far and it could grow if the Blue has a huge year in his senior year. He is a great looking guard being 6'4 and 185, he is a great slasher and can score from all spots on the court. The other great thing about Blue is he seems like a great kid. He wanted to stay at Wisconsin or Marquette for his mom so she can come to all the games and has a real open mind about how the game is being played. People have discussed his grades, but to me at almost all universities, they find ways to make sure they are playing in the Fall.
People have to realize that Marquette is slowly becoming this recruiting haven because of Buzz Williams. He was Tom Crean's go-to guy in the final years of Crean at Marquette and he is bringing in talent all over the country. Also there is some chatter about Marquette getting 6'6 Tarik Black whose ranked #15 in the nation right now and if that happens, could the Golden Eagles have a top ten class in 2010? They will have a stacked back court in 2010 and even this year could be very familiar to the first year of the big three. The Golden Eagles still need to do something in the postseason but I am pleased with whats going on so far.
Lets talk a minute about Wisconsin. I am not going to laugh or make fun, just say this... Are you worried yet? I would be if I am a Badger fan because Bo Ryan isn't getting the same recruits and guys do no want to play in the Swing system anymore. He needs to adjust his system to attract better recruits. You could say Ryan isn't in the Top 5 in terms of recruiting in the Big Ten anymore. I think two years ago, only Tom Izzo and Bruce Weber were better.
-Charlie.
Right now Vander Blue is the twenty-second rated recruit in the nation so far and it could grow if the Blue has a huge year in his senior year. He is a great looking guard being 6'4 and 185, he is a great slasher and can score from all spots on the court. The other great thing about Blue is he seems like a great kid. He wanted to stay at Wisconsin or Marquette for his mom so she can come to all the games and has a real open mind about how the game is being played. People have discussed his grades, but to me at almost all universities, they find ways to make sure they are playing in the Fall.
People have to realize that Marquette is slowly becoming this recruiting haven because of Buzz Williams. He was Tom Crean's go-to guy in the final years of Crean at Marquette and he is bringing in talent all over the country. Also there is some chatter about Marquette getting 6'6 Tarik Black whose ranked #15 in the nation right now and if that happens, could the Golden Eagles have a top ten class in 2010? They will have a stacked back court in 2010 and even this year could be very familiar to the first year of the big three. The Golden Eagles still need to do something in the postseason but I am pleased with whats going on so far.
Lets talk a minute about Wisconsin. I am not going to laugh or make fun, just say this... Are you worried yet? I would be if I am a Badger fan because Bo Ryan isn't getting the same recruits and guys do no want to play in the Swing system anymore. He needs to adjust his system to attract better recruits. You could say Ryan isn't in the Top 5 in terms of recruiting in the Big Ten anymore. I think two years ago, only Tom Izzo and Bruce Weber were better.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Confused in Wisconsin
College football is a hard thing for me. I am a fan of the game of football but when I really do not have a knock-down favorite team to cheer for, it makes it a bit harder for me to get excited about it. The way I guess I choose my teams is based off the players/coaches and usually it changes every couple of years. Call me fair weather, call me whatever but its just the way I look at it. My favorite college team is the Marquette Golden Eagles and they have no football team therefore it makes life very hard on me.
Some would say the obvious answer is the Wisconsin Badgers and my ten-year old self would have agreed with you although they are becoming hard to cheer for without Barry Alvarez roaming the sidelines. I have a big problem with Bret Bielema and I think that influences my thoughts on the Badgers. I think he is a coach who just worries about coaching football and not the outside issues like grades and off the field troubles. He just implemented a GPA rule after three years of coaching and the players go to a school that is tougher than hell to get into as a normal college student. Yes the off-field problems is a problem with many universities but it really feel that it happened a lot for the Badgers in the past couple of years.
I still hope that the Badgers do well and are successful because they are the only team in Wisconsin at the division one level so I feel as a proud resident I should cheer for my state. But I grind my teeth to watch the special teams screw up countless times including Ray Small's run back which was the dagger to the Badgers last weekend. In addition, I have problems with Paul Chyrst play-calling and still wonder why broadcasters are calling him a "genius". I think we would have figured out Montee Bell is the better #2 than Zach Brown because Bell is such a quick runner while Brown is basically the same back as John Clay. That will spread out teams more and lead to better results on offense.
They were 5-0 but in true Badger fashion, they played a cupcake schedule which the past Badger teams could do then be ready for a team like Ohio State who in my opinion isn't the best team in the Big 10. For the first game, their running game was halted and Scott Tolzien had to be the X factor, which he isn't ready for. They now have to deal with the vaunted Iowa Hawkeyes whose defense has been one of the best all year and I would recommend the spread instead of the smash mouth because Michigan put up 28 points against them while others haven't sniff that number.
The final thing I will say is I like the Badgers but I just have more reservations than I have ever had in any years in watching Wisconsin. They make me question things more than ever, I guess this is what it was like for people who hate Ned Yost as Milwaukee Brewers manager.
-Charlie
Some would say the obvious answer is the Wisconsin Badgers and my ten-year old self would have agreed with you although they are becoming hard to cheer for without Barry Alvarez roaming the sidelines. I have a big problem with Bret Bielema and I think that influences my thoughts on the Badgers. I think he is a coach who just worries about coaching football and not the outside issues like grades and off the field troubles. He just implemented a GPA rule after three years of coaching and the players go to a school that is tougher than hell to get into as a normal college student. Yes the off-field problems is a problem with many universities but it really feel that it happened a lot for the Badgers in the past couple of years.
I still hope that the Badgers do well and are successful because they are the only team in Wisconsin at the division one level so I feel as a proud resident I should cheer for my state. But I grind my teeth to watch the special teams screw up countless times including Ray Small's run back which was the dagger to the Badgers last weekend. In addition, I have problems with Paul Chyrst play-calling and still wonder why broadcasters are calling him a "genius". I think we would have figured out Montee Bell is the better #2 than Zach Brown because Bell is such a quick runner while Brown is basically the same back as John Clay. That will spread out teams more and lead to better results on offense.
They were 5-0 but in true Badger fashion, they played a cupcake schedule which the past Badger teams could do then be ready for a team like Ohio State who in my opinion isn't the best team in the Big 10. For the first game, their running game was halted and Scott Tolzien had to be the X factor, which he isn't ready for. They now have to deal with the vaunted Iowa Hawkeyes whose defense has been one of the best all year and I would recommend the spread instead of the smash mouth because Michigan put up 28 points against them while others haven't sniff that number.
The final thing I will say is I like the Badgers but I just have more reservations than I have ever had in any years in watching Wisconsin. They make me question things more than ever, I guess this is what it was like for people who hate Ned Yost as Milwaukee Brewers manager.
-Charlie
Friday, September 18, 2009
Drink it in Wisconsin
Maybe this will be a new feature who the hell knows whenever I say something will make a frequent appearance, it never stays. But this post will involve three teams in Wisconsin, one being the Badger Football team, Marquette Basketball, and the Milwaukee Brewers. You should all feel so lucky.
BADGER FOOTBALL- They are winning right now and probably giving Wofford all sorts of swine flu. The Journal came out with an article regarding the Badgers ingoring the flu and all sorts of it. I have discussed this with a couple of my friends and we all agree that the whole swine flu is overrated. But the flu in general is a very contagious so they really should have take better precautions. I think this is just another strike against Bret Bielema who really just wants to coach football and not worry about all of the outside things around him. This is the sort of stuff Bielema ignores.
MARQUETTE BBALL- Well I was going to write this before freshman Junior Cadougan ripped his Achilles in practice which makes another player getting hurt during practice. You wonder if Tom Crean's plan of practice is going on in there. We need to maybe pump the breaks a bit on the intensity. The real reason for this was the sexual assault charges on recruit Montrelle Clark which is very disappointing. He was 6'10 and was averaging a double-double in JUCO so you really have to wonder how Marquette will respond to all of this. I will take the good with the bad and whatever happens this season happens.
BREWERS- All the sudden, they are three games under .500. How the hell did this happen? Good for them, I hope they get to 81 wins so Eric can pay me ten dollars which I will pay for Brett's round of beers because the Cubs will finish higher than the Crew.
-Charlie.
BADGER FOOTBALL- They are winning right now and probably giving Wofford all sorts of swine flu. The Journal came out with an article regarding the Badgers ingoring the flu and all sorts of it. I have discussed this with a couple of my friends and we all agree that the whole swine flu is overrated. But the flu in general is a very contagious so they really should have take better precautions. I think this is just another strike against Bret Bielema who really just wants to coach football and not worry about all of the outside things around him. This is the sort of stuff Bielema ignores.
MARQUETTE BBALL- Well I was going to write this before freshman Junior Cadougan ripped his Achilles in practice which makes another player getting hurt during practice. You wonder if Tom Crean's plan of practice is going on in there. We need to maybe pump the breaks a bit on the intensity. The real reason for this was the sexual assault charges on recruit Montrelle Clark which is very disappointing. He was 6'10 and was averaging a double-double in JUCO so you really have to wonder how Marquette will respond to all of this. I will take the good with the bad and whatever happens this season happens.
BREWERS- All the sudden, they are three games under .500. How the hell did this happen? Good for them, I hope they get to 81 wins so Eric can pay me ten dollars which I will pay for Brett's round of beers because the Cubs will finish higher than the Crew.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Carter/Pleasant Duo... Please Stop Crying.
Granted it is middle of August so you wouldnt think many people would be excited for football to start in the college and professional ranks furthermore even care about stories going on right now. But the Wisconsin Badgers are dealing with big time drama right now that really shouldnt even be going on.
A couple days ago, Head Football Coach Bret Bielema had suspended both senior safeties Shane Carter and Aubrey Pleasant for the rest of training camp for violating the UW-Madison Student Code. Given the Coach's excuse, you might scratch your head a bit but its his decision he can do what he wants really. The families of both Carter and Pleasant said no so fast demanding an explanation on why their baby boys are home for the rest of the summer.
Let me first begin with its Division I Football! I think Dan Hawkins says it best really because you can clearly see that Carter/Pleasant realize that they arent starting at safety. Tried of the same old bullshit after their fifth year of camp therefore leading to them probably being a problem down at Madison. Its clear to me that maybe Bielema just got fed up and lost his temper with Carter/Pleasant telling them to not return.
Trust me I have seen things like this happen at the high school and college levels. When seniors arent getting playing time in training camp, they become the biggest distractions due to the fact they no longer give a damn about all these kids below them. I can guarantee you that Carter and Pleasant both feel they have earned a starting spot which is false seeing as Carter hits like a fifth grader.
Whoops I have to be careful, I might get sued by big bad fifth year players. Suck it up man, respect your coach. I am with Bielema 100% until he proves me wrong on this one.
-Charlie.
A couple days ago, Head Football Coach Bret Bielema had suspended both senior safeties Shane Carter and Aubrey Pleasant for the rest of training camp for violating the UW-Madison Student Code. Given the Coach's excuse, you might scratch your head a bit but its his decision he can do what he wants really. The families of both Carter and Pleasant said no so fast demanding an explanation on why their baby boys are home for the rest of the summer.
Let me first begin with its Division I Football! I think Dan Hawkins says it best really because you can clearly see that Carter/Pleasant realize that they arent starting at safety. Tried of the same old bullshit after their fifth year of camp therefore leading to them probably being a problem down at Madison. Its clear to me that maybe Bielema just got fed up and lost his temper with Carter/Pleasant telling them to not return.
Trust me I have seen things like this happen at the high school and college levels. When seniors arent getting playing time in training camp, they become the biggest distractions due to the fact they no longer give a damn about all these kids below them. I can guarantee you that Carter and Pleasant both feel they have earned a starting spot which is false seeing as Carter hits like a fifth grader.
Whoops I have to be careful, I might get sued by big bad fifth year players. Suck it up man, respect your coach. I am with Bielema 100% until he proves me wrong on this one.
-Charlie.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Whats Wrong with Bucky?
Let me say this before I start writing; that I am not full-fledged Badger fan by any means but I still always hope their football team does well. I had high expectations for them this season as did others (Lee Corso before the Michigan game thought they were "good enough to play in the National Championship"). But now, they will be lucky to get a bowl game this year by the way they are playing.So what are the issues you might ask yourself. I think it starts
with coaching. Bret Bielema brought in his own guys to show Athletic Director Barry Alvarez that I can do "without your help." Well both of the coordinators look to be in jeopardy of losing their jobs in my opinion. On the offense side, Paul Chryst does not realize that they are a "north-south" football team and they have no wide receivers, therefore why the hell arent they running the ball straight up the gut against Michigan. If they are passing, it should be short 5-10 yard dump off giving Allen Everidge as little a chance to screw it up.
On Defense, Dave Doeran has been garbage in the last two weeks especially. Granted Penn State is a great team but to give up 41 points (one Special Teams TD) is just absurd. Furthermore, the Ohio State game, why not send one of the great linebackers in on a blitz once in awhile on Terrelle Pryor. He would be so rattled and the Badgers might have come out victorious in that one.
The other looming problem is recruiting. It seems like Bielema isnt getting the recruits that Alvarez would and that could come from the guys he has recruiting for him but it has alot to do with Bielema. I will quote a line from Always Sunny in Philadelphia to describe Coach Bielema, "Nobody likes you because..... You're an Asshole!!!!" I like the whole swagger Bielema carries but he asks like such a prick around reporters and doesnt seem like a coach that you could enjoy watching football with such as Pete Caroll, Urban Meyer, or even Jim Tressel. Alvarez wasnt the nicest guy either but he sure made it seem that way when the media spotlight was on him. Bielema has no idea how to handle the media therefore gives the media a better reason to beat up on Bielema.
Also its clear proof to me that Allen Everidge should be sitting on the sidelines with a clipboard. I didnt watch the debacle after it got to 24-7 but I heard from sources that backup QB Dustin Sherer was pretty solid. He deserves to start, try something new. The other thing is PJ Hill is a shell of his old form and John Clay needs to be involved at least 35% of the time if not more, he is the future and whenever he is in, good things tend to happen.
Now a look at how the Badgers might fair the rest of the year.
@Iowa-a toss-up because they have played awful in Kinnick but did win three years ago. Plus Iowa is led by fantastic runner Shonn Greene (more on him later). But I think the Badgers will play inspired. So could go either way.
vs. Illinois-win- If not for the Badgers, they could be the most overrated team in the Big Ten, their defense is not that good and the Badgers will want to win big in Camp Randall.
@Michigan State-Loss- Never play well in East Lansing and with Javon Ringer and Co., it could get ugly.
@Indiana-Win- Even though they dont play well in Bloomington, the Hoosiers are pretty bad and this should be a big win for the Badgers.
vs. Minnesota-Toss up- I think the Badgers have the slight advantage because the game is in Madison but the Gophers are a better team than anyone expected.
vs. Cal Poly-Win what a joke.
So I only have two real wins for the Badgers right now based off the way they are playing but probably four is realistic. So 8-4 on the year which would get them into a minor bowl game or 6-6 which would put them on the bubble yet probably in based off how well Madison travels.
Here is the big question, does Brett Bielema get the axe? Probably not but his seat has got a whole helluva alot warmer.
-Charlie.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
It was a Good Day For 6'10 White Long-Range Shooters
My title is for multiple reasons from last night due to two people. 1. Steve Novak and 2. Brian Butch.Novak I was happy to see him hit a game winner against the Sacramento Kings last night. He has tried so damn hard to not fall off into obscurity and when I read he hit a game-winner, I knew today was going to be a good day. To be honest the only good thing was my mom bought me season two of Entourage, but for the most part it sucks since I feel like shit. I hope that he gets more playing time and has a chance to become a player for the Houston Rockets.
Brian Butch who is probably my most hated sports figure and has been for many years. He banked in a three-pointer to beat the Indiana Hoosiers. It could not just be an easy jump hook or a mid-range jumper, no he banked in an effin three. I will say this though, Wisconsin got away with a travel by Trevon Hughes who people say he is better than Jerry Smith is absolutely absurd, he is nowhere near the player Smith is. You could also argue Landry went over the back yet I would rather have the refs playing a minor role in the outcome of a game.
Then to put the cherry on top, he gets a text message from Erin Andrews, I just hate him more after this performance.
Charlie.
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