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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
A Quick Follow Up Regarding Ohio High School Football Competing Against College Football
Lori Schmidt tweeted this out, and I found it to be worthwhile to pass along...
Friday, October 18, 2019
Why I Am Against B1G Or College Football On Friday Nights
Playing football on Friday night is a bad idea all
around. Writing as a lifelong Ohioan, Friday nights are a sacred event
within most Ohio communities, built around high school football. It truly
does not matter if your son does not play, as my two sons do not. The
kids who are in the marching band, high school students hanging out with their
friends, and proud parents or alums attending the game ~ there truly is
something special about going to the local high school game, creating memories
that last a lifetime.
The backlash against this decision by The B1G to play on
Friday nights has been severe and justifiably deserved. Jim Delany’s
short-sighted decision to put extra money into The B1G’s coffers has earned him
the enmity of Ohio high school football coaches, as well as other Midwestern
states that comprise The B1G, as these high schools are going to be
economically damaged by lower attendance that can severely impact their
respective high school athletic budgets.
And in case anyone thinks that I am writing this strictly
and solely from the perspective of an Ohio State fan, here is what Teddy
Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune has to say on the matter. One of the
most overlooked aspects of this decision is how this impacts recruiting, no matter
which teams are playing. How can Northwestern invite any recruits to this
game, when they will be playing on Friday night? Isn’t recruiting the
lifeblood of all college football programs?
UPDATE, as of 2:30pm EST on 10/18/2019...Even Ohio State TE Coach Kevin Wilson thinks this is what Ohio State fans should do...
One of the things I try to stress to my children is if you
make a mistake, own it. Admit it. Here is an opportunity for Jim
Delany and B1G leadership to do the same, and eliminate the option of B1G
football being played on Friday nights into the future.
Friday, October 4, 2019
An Interview/Preview With @HondoCarpenter of spartannation.com
My tremendous thanks to Hondo Carpenter who interviewed me on 10/03/2019 to discuss Michigan State at Ohio State...And I will try to blog more, as requested by Hondo and his son.
https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/football/scouting-report-and-prediction-25-michigan-state-4-1-vs-5-osu-buckeyes-5-0-ml4tvcJVRk6TPO-7bfhwvA/
https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/football/scouting-report-and-prediction-25-michigan-state-4-1-vs-5-osu-buckeyes-5-0-ml4tvcJVRk6TPO-7bfhwvA/
Friday, September 13, 2019
Friday, September 6, 2019
Cincinnati at Ohio State (Athlon Sports)
It's been such a long time since I posted, so here is a link to my predictions on Cincinnati at Ohio State on September 7th, 2019...
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/cincinnati-bearcats-vs-ohio-state-buckeyes-prediction-picks-2019
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/cincinnati-bearcats-vs-ohio-state-buckeyes-prediction-picks-2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
2019 NFL Draft Mock
This is relatively uncharted territory for me as a Browns fan. For the first time since 2008, the Cleveland Browns do not have a first round draft choice. Considering the Browns have usually picked high in the first round, intrigue and speculation about who the Browns will pick, and let's face it, how the Browns will screw it up, has been a cottage industry for the past twenty years since the franchise returned to the NFL.
I am going to make a stab at a mock draft, but my best guesses are going to be my first two picks. As for what the Browns will do under John Dorsey, I expect the Browns to move back up in the first round, by giving up several of their 2019 draft choices, and hopefully not any high 2020 draft choices. The name I have read online most frequently associated with Cleveland is Mississippi State DL Jeffery Simmons, a player who would probably not even play in 2019. Simmons' talent is worthy of a first round selection, but his off the field issues and ACL injury will push him down to a late first round pick, and this is the kind of player that John Dorsey might be willing to move up for into the first round. Another option could be Ohio State's Dre'Mont Jones in the 2nd round, if the Browns decide to stay put where they are currently slotted. I will not be surprised if Michigan's Rashan Gary (injury concerns) and LSU's Greedy Williams (poor tackling) fall out of the first round.
Where Dwayne Haskins lands is going to be interesting. Could go as high as 3rd, and could fall out of the top ten altogether.
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From The Mind Of Minnich 2019 NFL First Round Mock Draft
I am going to make a stab at a mock draft, but my best guesses are going to be my first two picks. As for what the Browns will do under John Dorsey, I expect the Browns to move back up in the first round, by giving up several of their 2019 draft choices, and hopefully not any high 2020 draft choices. The name I have read online most frequently associated with Cleveland is Mississippi State DL Jeffery Simmons, a player who would probably not even play in 2019. Simmons' talent is worthy of a first round selection, but his off the field issues and ACL injury will push him down to a late first round pick, and this is the kind of player that John Dorsey might be willing to move up for into the first round. Another option could be Ohio State's Dre'Mont Jones in the 2nd round, if the Browns decide to stay put where they are currently slotted. I will not be surprised if Michigan's Rashan Gary (injury concerns) and LSU's Greedy Williams (poor tackling) fall out of the first round.
Where Dwayne Haskins lands is going to be interesting. Could go as high as 3rd, and could fall out of the top ten altogether.
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From The Mind Of Minnich 2019 NFL First Round Mock Draft
- Arizona: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma - I think this is a mistake, but Arizona seems to want to wed Murray with new coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense. If Arizona takes Bosa, it completely reshuffles the first part of the draft. SF would take QWilliams, and Oakland would take KMurray at 4.
- SF: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
- NY Jets: Ed Oliver, DL, Houston - Might be Kentucky OLB Josh Allen here. I am guessing the Jets are hoping/trying to move back to recoup a 2nd round pick. Rumors of a possible trade with Washington to get ahead of Oakland & take Dwayne Haskins are out there.
- Oakland: Quinnen Williams, DL, Alabama. Rumors of Oakland with a surprise pick like Dwayne Haskins here, or even Washington trading up to take Haskins ahead of the Giants.
- Tampa Bay: Devin White, LB, LSU. Another possible Washington trading partner for Dwayne Haskins.
- NY Giants: Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky. Giants want a top pass rusher/defensive player in the top ten. Giants are going to bypass Dwayne Haskins at 6 and pick a QB at 17.
- Jacksonville: T.J. Hockensen, TE, Iowa
- Detroit: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
- Buffalo: Jonah Williams, OL, Alabama
- Denver: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State. Michigan LB Devin Bush is a possibility here also.
- Cincinnati: Jawann Taylor, OT, Florida - Here is a possible landing spot for Dwayne Haskins, if the Giants pass on him at 6.
- Green Bay: Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
- Miami: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson. Another possible Haskins landing spot.
- Atlanta: Cody Ford, OL, Oklahoma
- Washington: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan - Another possible Haskins landing spot. It would not be a surprise if a trade with Arizona for Josh Rosen takes place.
- Carolina: Brian Burns, DE, Florida State
- NY Giants: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri - Giants roll the dice on a QB here, instead of at pick 6. Rumor has it that the Giants also like QB Daniel Jones of Duke.
- Minnesota: Garrett Bradbury, C, NC State
- Tennessee: Christian Wilkins, DL, Clemson
- Pittsburgh: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
- Seattle: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State (might be a trade with CLE here; Seattle could grab a DL later with their second first round pick)
- Baltimore: Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
- Houston: DeAndre Baker, CB, Georgia
- Oakland: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
- Philadelphia: Dexter Lawrence, DL, Clemson
- Indianapolis: Johnathan Abrams, S, Mississippi State
- Oakland: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
- LA Chargers: Jerry Tillery, DL, Notre Dame
- Seattle: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
- Green Bay: Irv Smith Jr, TE, Alabama
- LA Rams: Chris Lindstrom, OL, Boston College
- New England: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke - It would make so much sense for NE to take a QB at the end of the first round, with Tom Brady's age and the 5 yr deal that a 1st rd quarterback will cost a team.
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