[TrumpCard]

Not a big loss assuming Zaire was leading for the starting job, but it could become an issue if Zaire gets injured. 
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[TrumpCard]

Not a big loss assuming Zaire was leading for the starting job, but it could become an issue if Zaire gets injured. 
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[washingtonismoney]

Do we know Zaire's all that great, really? Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

[washingtonismoney]

Do we know Zaire's all that great, really? Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

[CTcard]

Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?

[CTcard]

Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?

[washingtonismoney]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117863#msg117863 date=1431023671]
Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?
[/quote]

Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.

[washingtonismoney]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117863#msg117863 date=1431023671]
Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?
[/quote]

Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.

[Rally]

[quote author=CTcard link=topic=12105.msg117875#msg117875 date=1431029661]
[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117863#msg117863 date=1431023671]
Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?
[/quote]

Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.
[/quote]

That's phenomenal.

[Rally]

[quote author=CTcard link=topic=12105.msg117875#msg117875 date=1431029661]
[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117863#msg117863 date=1431023671]
Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?
[/quote]

Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.
[/quote]

That's phenomenal.

[BostonCard]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117863#msg117863 date=1431023671]
Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?
[/quote]

Keep in mind these are the same domers who were talking about Golson as a possible Voldemort contender.

BC

[BostonCard]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117863#msg117863 date=1431023671]
Seems like ND, from coaches to fans, always take an intemperate view of how awesome their backups must be.

And you only see that from the domers?
[/quote]

Keep in mind these are the same domers who were talking about Golson as a possible Voldemort contender.

BC

[CTcard]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117877#msg117877 date=1431030160]
Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.

That's phenomenal.
[/quote]

I believe the word you are looking for is phanomenal.

[CTcard]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117877#msg117877 date=1431030160]
Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.

That's phenomenal.
[/quote]

I believe the word you are looking for is phanomenal.

[Rally]

[quote author=ferrari link=topic=12105.msg117879#msg117879 date=1431030829]
[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117877#msg117877 date=1431030160]
Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.

That's phenomenal.
[/quote]

I believe the word you are looking for is phanomenal.
[/quote]

No, I was channeling Coach Shaw.

[Rally]

[quote author=ferrari link=topic=12105.msg117879#msg117879 date=1431030829]
[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12105.msg117877#msg117877 date=1431030160]
Well, at most schools the insanity infects only the fans.

That's phenomenal.
[/quote]

I believe the word you are looking for is phanomenal.
[/quote]

No, I was channeling Coach Shaw.

[socalstanfan1]

Not so much defending the Domers, but its got to be a fine line that coaches need to walk in describing the quality of a backup player.  Want to show support, build confidence (primarily in the player himself and his teammates) by speaking positively, but not go overboard and saddle everyone with unrealistic expectations of glory.  Some programs go overboard (i would put ND in this category).

Does anyone think Shaw has toned down the rhetoric on young players in recent years? When Lyons first stepped on the field, Shaw was on record as saying he thought he would be a future Thorpe Award finalist.  But I haven't heard as much of that kind of hyperbole recently.  It seems that sets up a player for criticism should he fail to reach those exalted heights, even if he is a solid contributor to the team. 

[socalstanfan1]

Not so much defending the Domers, but its got to be a fine line that coaches need to walk in describing the quality of a backup player.  Want to show support, build confidence (primarily in the player himself and his teammates) by speaking positively, but not go overboard and saddle everyone with unrealistic expectations of glory.  Some programs go overboard (i would put ND in this category).

Does anyone think Shaw has toned down the rhetoric on young players in recent years? When Lyons first stepped on the field, Shaw was on record as saying he thought he would be a future Thorpe Award finalist.  But I haven't heard as much of that kind of hyperbole recently.  It seems that sets up a player for criticism should he fail to reach those exalted heights, even if he is a solid contributor to the team. 

[CowboyIndian]

Whoops! Golson just fumbled again.

[CowboyIndian]

Whoops! Golson just fumbled again.

[washingtonismoney]

seems like one of N.D.'s recruits won't be showing up to school: http://www.nola.com/recruiting/index.ssf..._dame.html

[washingtonismoney]

seems like one of N.D.'s recruits won't be showing up to school: http://www.nola.com/recruiting/index.ssf..._dame.html

[socalstanfan1]

[quote author=socalstanfan1 link=topic=12105.msg117900#msg117900 date=1431047612]
Not so much defending the Domers, but its got to be a fine line that coaches need to walk in describing the quality of a backup player.  Want to show support, build confidence (primarily in the player himself and his teammates) by speaking positively, but not go overboard and saddle everyone with unrealistic expectations of glory.  Some programs go overboard (i would put ND in this category).

Does anyone think Shaw has toned down the rhetoric on young players in recent years? When Lyons first stepped on the field, Shaw was on record as saying he thought he would be a future Thorpe Award finalist.  But I haven't heard as much of that kind of hyperbole recently.  It seems that sets up a player for criticism should he fail to reach those exalted heights, even if he is a solid contributor to the team.

Phenomenal.  How many times, recently, has Shaw used that word?  Often
[/quote]

I think I've heard Shaw use "phenomenal" so many times I no longer give it much thought (except to chuckle a bit). I just figure it's his word for describing someone who looked good or played a good game. But specifically pumping someone up as a potential winner of a national award like the Thorpe, or Butkus or Voldemort is different. I recall Hogan describing McCaffrey as someone who might end up a future invitee to the Voldemort award ceremony last year. Maybe the Lyons as Thorpe candidate statement was just a gush of enthusiasm.

[socalstanfan1]

[quote author=socalstanfan1 link=topic=12105.msg117900#msg117900 date=1431047612]
Not so much defending the Domers, but its got to be a fine line that coaches need to walk in describing the quality of a backup player.  Want to show support, build confidence (primarily in the player himself and his teammates) by speaking positively, but not go overboard and saddle everyone with unrealistic expectations of glory.  Some programs go overboard (i would put ND in this category).

Does anyone think Shaw has toned down the rhetoric on young players in recent years? When Lyons first stepped on the field, Shaw was on record as saying he thought he would be a future Thorpe Award finalist.  But I haven't heard as much of that kind of hyperbole recently.  It seems that sets up a player for criticism should he fail to reach those exalted heights, even if he is a solid contributor to the team.

Phenomenal.  How many times, recently, has Shaw used that word?  Often
[/quote]

I think I've heard Shaw use "phenomenal" so many times I no longer give it much thought (except to chuckle a bit). I just figure it's his word for describing someone who looked good or played a good game. But specifically pumping someone up as a potential winner of a national award like the Thorpe, or Butkus or Voldemort is different. I recall Hogan describing McCaffrey as someone who might end up a future invitee to the Voldemort award ceremony last year. Maybe the Lyons as Thorpe candidate statement was just a gush of enthusiasm.

[OutsiderFan]

Where is Golson going to end up? 

It really frosts my butt that Stanford allowed that 4th and long TD pass to Golson last season.  I'll remember that about Golson more than anything else he ever does in his career, good or bad.

[OutsiderFan]

Where is Golson going to end up? 

It really frosts my butt that Stanford allowed that 4th and long TD pass to Golson last season.  I'll remember that about Golson more than anything else he ever does in his career, good or bad.

[Redrum]

...and we'll finally get that sack on him.

[Redrum]

...and we'll finally get that sack on him.

[BobK]

Agree outsider.  Worst play by us In years

[BobK]

Agree outsider.  Worst play by us In years

[winflop]

Not so much defending the Domers, but its got to be a fine line that coaches need to walk in describing the quality of a backup player.  Want to show support, build confidence (primarily in the player himself and his teammates) by speaking positively, but not go overboard and saddle everyone with unrealistic expectations of glory.  Some programs go overboard (i would put ND in this category).

Does anyone think Shaw has toned down the rhetoric on young players in recent years? When Lyons first stepped on the field, Shaw was on record as saying he thought he would be a future Thorpe Award finalist.  But I haven't heard as much of that kind of hyperbole recently.  It seems that sets up a player for criticism should he fail to reach those exalted heights, even if he is a solid contributor to the team.

Christian McCaffrey???  So far he's lived up to the hype but Shaw has been pumping him up in the press since the day he committed.

[winflop]

Not so much defending the Domers, but its got to be a fine line that coaches need to walk in describing the quality of a backup player.  Want to show support, build confidence (primarily in the player himself and his teammates) by speaking positively, but not go overboard and saddle everyone with unrealistic expectations of glory.  Some programs go overboard (i would put ND in this category).

Does anyone think Shaw has toned down the rhetoric on young players in recent years? When Lyons first stepped on the field, Shaw was on record as saying he thought he would be a future Thorpe Award finalist.  But I haven't heard as much of that kind of hyperbole recently.  It seems that sets up a player for criticism should he fail to reach those exalted heights, even if he is a solid contributor to the team.

Christian McCaffrey???  So far he's lived up to the hype but Shaw has been pumping him up in the press since the day he committed.