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Post by misterbreeze on Sept 18, 2018 11:40:27 GMT -5
Josh Gordon to get released on Monday. I wonder what he got caught doing??? And, the Patriots nab him. Unreal. This might actually work out well for all three parties, if JG can get a handle on his priorities. It wasn't working in CLE for him or the Browns.
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Post by misterbreeze on Sept 18, 2018 11:33:09 GMT -5
I like misterbreeze's list the best so far. To his I would add Marshall Tucker Allman Bros Blackberry Smoke[7/quote] Right on, plus Outlaws and 38 Special starts getting you to my top 15
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Post by misterbreeze on Sept 17, 2018 14:18:38 GMT -5
Lynyrd Skynyrd ZZ Top Blackfoot Molly Hatchet Eagles Aerosmith Ted Nugent Beatles The Who AC-DC
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Post by misterbreeze on Aug 9, 2018 7:41:54 GMT -5
When ZS broke the restraining order dropping of his kids was he arrested? Didn't that trigger the firing? Everything else came out after that. The nation did not know the ex-wife had a restraining order until then. Plus, if I have read things correctly, he had never been arrested before then. If he was then. You may be correct, and maybe that was the straw that broke the camels back relative to ZS's employment at OSU. I'm not sure thats a compelling reason to fire him, if everything else we say in support of him/Urban is true. I wonder too if Urban gave ZS an ultimatum after the 2015 incident, along the lines of "this is the 2nd time that police have gotten involved, I won't tolerate a 3rd time, regardless of the outcome, so get this situation resolved". But there is no evidence to support such speculation. Urban should have refused to comment about the 2015 incident at the presser, would have been better than what he did.
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Post by misterbreeze on Mar 8, 2018 8:07:01 GMT -5
The Tournament starts March 15 at Quicken Loans arena in Cleveland. Ohio State has another shot at a national championship. Cleveland State's Evan Cheek, a state HS champ at Edison, makes his tournament debut. Good luck to all of them.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 29, 2018 18:55:30 GMT -5
Gaylord went to the HOF as a Giant, where he spent the first decade of his career in the majors. He was only with the Indians 3-4 years but long enough to get into the Tribe's HOF.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 16, 2018 17:48:15 GMT -5
Yes, that is true. I stand corrected. But my point was still valid. Those Steeler teams were Super Bowl caliber throughout the period but the Browns still gave them a good fight in most of the games, enough so that the fans on both sides viewed it as a rivalry.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 16, 2018 16:07:41 GMT -5
Or how about the 1976 game when Turkey Joe Jones planted Bradshaw? Or the 1975 game when Joe Greene stomped Bob McKay's groin? The Browns only won 4 of the 20 games during 1972-81 (the prime years of the Steel Curtain), but two came in years of Super Bowl wins (1976, 1980) and most were battles. It was still a major rivalry back then. I miss it.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 6, 2018 12:29:54 GMT -5
I think Lamar Jackson goes flying up draft boards after the combine. Decent potential to see 5 QBs go in the first round. Rosen, Darnold, Allen, Mayfield, Jackson. I think if Hue gets his way: 1. Barkley 4. L. Jackson If Dorsey gets his way: 1. Darnold 4. Fitzpatrick I think there’s damn near zero chance they trade out of 1 and a very small chance they trade down from 4. I think there’s a better chance they trade up from 4 to get Darnold/Barkley combo. Unless he posts subpar combine stats, I don’t think Barkley makes it past Indy at 3. I think Rosen is a lock at 2. I think I’m still on the Darnold train. I’ve all but fell off the Rosen train. I think Rosen can be a good NFL QB, but he’s a terrible fit in Cleveland, and none of that has to do with skill set. USCs offensive line has been abysmal all year, further cemented in the Cotton Bowl. If you watched the Buckeyes bowl game and came away thinking Darnold is terrible instead of USC OL is terrible, I think you should watch more football. Regardless of who they draft at QB, I expect to probably see someone like Alex Smith or Case Keenam to be the starter in CLE next year. I agree with your thinking. I also wonder if Sam Bradford becomes a consideration as a bridge QB. A risk of taking Barkley 1 before Darnold at 4 is being scooped by another team. If Darnold is the man, go get him before someone else (Broncos) trades up for him. Who knows, NYG might favor him over Rosen. I could see them moving up to 3 for Barkley.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 3, 2018 18:55:12 GMT -5
They need playmakers on D and O from this draft. A ball-hawking DB, RB (Barkley) a QB (Darnold), and a WR would be nice in the first 4 picks (not necessarily in that order). Plus, get a vet QB on the roster to help Kiser and the new guy.
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Post by misterbreeze on Dec 31, 2017 19:23:02 GMT -5
How?
-Steelers are deep at most positions, like other good teams. Aside from the obvious drop off in offensive starters, the defense was still formidable.
- turnovers
- dropped ball at the worst time, reflecting a lack of playmakers
- penalties
- inexperience to recognize and react to plays
- inability to overcome adversity. The questionable roughing call against Garrett on 3rd down turned 3 pts into 7 pts. That turned out to be a very significant play. You could find one of those plays in every game they lost. Good teams find ways to overcome adversity.
The Browns had a solid opportunity to win this game, as was the case for several games. I want to believe that they are just a few key players away from being at least .500 but the losing culture seems deeply rooted.
Maybe someday the games between these once bitter rivals will actually mean enough again that starters aren't being rested.
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Post by misterbreeze on Dec 29, 2017 17:54:09 GMT -5
Bosa isn't eligible for 2018 draft
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Post by misterbreeze on Dec 10, 2017 10:29:45 GMT -5
The Browns have over 20 people with "scout" in their job title, five strategists, two research analysts, and two VPs in their player personnel dept.They aren't all stats geeks that lack football knowledge. They have invested in a defined process to make solid, information-based, decisions on personnel. Yet they still made serious mistakes in the draft and in free agency. Was Sashi ignoring recommendations from his player personnel dept or were the recommendations off, indicating a problem in the process? No one but Sashi has been fired. It will be interesting to see how Dorsey uses the process.
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Post by misterbreeze on Nov 3, 2017 5:13:35 GMT -5
If that was the case, why not formally include Hoyer in the trade? No added cost, no risk he signs elsewhere.
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Post by misterbreeze on Nov 2, 2017 8:07:50 GMT -5
Draftwire projects the Browns with picks 1, 13 (Rd 1), 33, 45, 64 (Rd 2), and 65 (Rd 3). San Fran traded 34 for Garrapolo. Perhaps it was an agent-driven decision on Garrapolo, as Torch suggests, but I wonder if the Browns were willing to give up 33 for him. Not sure what to make of the McCarron debacle. Maybe it was picks 64 and 65, instead of 33 (or 45) and 65, which combined may be less than pick 33 in the world of analytics? Botching a deal over a paperwork error, if that is really what happened, seems unbelievable. We haven't heard a full explanation yet.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jul 8, 2017 9:23:40 GMT -5
I am preparing to leave the high cost of Direct TV for a cheaper alternative. I have been researching various streaming options and it seems that a major issue is buffering delays associated with sporting events. Anyone out there have experience with this issue or other advice about cutting the cord? Thanks.
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Post by misterbreeze on May 26, 2017 11:35:57 GMT -5
#4 ranked Oak Harbor vs perennial power #2 Keystone in the D2 regional finals tomorrow in Tiffin should be a great matchup. Both teams have strong pitching and hitting. I am leaning toward Keystone in this one but the Rockets have a great shot at getting to state.
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Post by misterbreeze on Apr 30, 2017 8:27:35 GMT -5
They did address the OL in free agency...would expect to see some improvement.Still have holes to fill on the roster. It is going to take some time but at least they have a plan, a process in place, and are sticking to it so far.
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Post by misterbreeze on Apr 28, 2017 12:42:15 GMT -5
I was really disappointed to see them pass on Hooker and Allen at 12, and Foster later. However, if Williams can get as much out of Peppers at strong safety, as they seemingly expect,their decision at least has solid rationale behind it. Turning two 1st round picks into three productive starters (a key aspect) and getting another 1st rd pick in 2018 to boot is huge. I don't recall them doing anything like this in the past.
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Post by misterbreeze on Apr 27, 2017 21:07:56 GMT -5
Watch for Conley at 25.
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Post by misterbreeze on Apr 2, 2017 12:21:44 GMT -5
Just read he is fully cleared to play. Do wonder how he will hold up in the field.
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Post by misterbreeze on Feb 12, 2017 18:35:37 GMT -5
I am surprised that International Rules for extra innings would be used in pro baseball. They are used in fastpitch softball and are helpful in tournaments.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 19, 2017 17:09:17 GMT -5
Interesting press conf with Gregg Williams today. He emphasized the need to get max effort and toughness out of his players, regardless of their inherited talent. I wonder how the Browns will rate guys like Solomon (Stanford) and Foster (Bama) who, to my eyes, exhibited more intensity in their bowl games than say Myles Garrett (A&M), the purported top talent in the draft.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 11, 2017 12:53:49 GMT -5
Off topic, but there was a brawl between Utah St and Nevada women BB players last night, 8 players ejected. One came off the bench with an injured foot to participate. Don't often see that in women's sports.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 9, 2017 9:59:38 GMT -5
Agree. Wish they would shoot better at the FT line too.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 7, 2017 21:37:26 GMT -5
I didn't see Houston play this year so can't weigh in on how much play calling affected those outcomes. I suspect that it wasn't a factor in their losses but only a hunch. I believe it was a factor in the Clemson game and others for OSU, but not the only factor. Given the inexperience in key positions, I thought Clemson should have been favored over OSU so no surprise to me that the Bucks lost. Like most everyone else, I expected a much better performance from the OSU offense. The coaching changes since then validate that expectation. Herman's play calling couldn't be a factor in Houston wins and losses. But Herman's loss of play calling at Ohio State is the reason for all close wins and losses??? Uh no. That's what you deduced from my posts? You are getting a bit off track.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 7, 2017 15:01:12 GMT -5
They need talent upgrades at so many positions. Can ill afford to miss on their player assessments. I want to see at least three starting-caliber players from this draft, regardless of position. Early picks should be no-brainers, pro-bowl caliber players as they develop.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 7, 2017 11:13:50 GMT -5
I didn't see Houston play this year so can't weigh in on how much play calling affected those outcomes. I suspect that it wasn't a factor in their losses but only a hunch. I believe it was a factor in the Clemson game and others for OSU, but not the only factor. Given the inexperience in key positions, I thought Clemson should have been favored over OSU so no surprise to me that the Bucks lost. Like most everyone else, I expected a much better performance from the OSU offense. The coaching changes since then validate that expectation.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 6, 2017 16:23:27 GMT -5
I agree with your points as being factors, but also wonder if the changes in play calling since Herman left aren't more important. For example, bubble screens and jet sweeps seemed to disappear in the last 2 yrs but were staple plays before. I never saw a practice to know if the new players just couldn't execute those plays or if the coaches just didn't use them. JT does need to hit on more of his deep throws.
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Post by misterbreeze on Jan 6, 2017 13:45:25 GMT -5
Another benefit of having an analytical process to guide decision-making is the ability conduct an objective retrospective evaluation of the decision-making process, so as learn and improve future performance. While the jury is still out on their 2016 draft, a preliminary analysis of their decisions last April could be done. For example, given what we've seen of Kessler, Coleman, etc, did the process work as expected, e.g., validation of where they were picked? I wouldn't expect this to be common knowledge for public consumption but sure hope they are doing it.
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