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 we listeners have to endure our own convolutions trying to understand why experienced, strapping young men can go down like bowling pins week after week. What's the Big Guy's take on S&C these days? Does it even exist anymore? Who's in charge there? What's his/her take?

No, we listeners don't have to.  We listeners could, if we really wanted to try to get those answers, put together our own free podcast and see if we could get past the SID to schedule interviews with the Big Guy ourselves.  I'm sure Troy would give us our money back if we listeners were unsatisfied with the product he provided, and I am sure many people on this board would be very appreciative of your hard hitting podcast that got to the bottom of the S&C mystery.

Or, you know, we listeners could be gracious to Mr. Clardy and appreciate the work he puts into the podcast that he provides us listeners for free.  And, FWIW, I'm thinking that a bit of positive feedback on how he could improve his podcast that wasn't dripping with sarcasm might be better received.  Yeah, the irony of me saying it is noted, so maybe to rephrase what you said in perhaps a more positive frame of reference:

"Hey Troy, love your podcast.  Since you mentioned injuries, I'm wondering if you might be able to schedule an interview with Culen Carroll, who is our Sports Performance Coach.  I'd love to hear his approach to S&C and injury prevention, what he makes of the current raft of injuries, and what he thinks the team needs to do better to keep players on the field.  Thanks, and keep up the good work!"

BC

I think Troy Clardy is intelligent enough, emotionally mature enough and professional enough to handle the good natured needling that comes his way, as a sports journalist. It goes with the territory. Especially on this bingo-parlor board which I am sure he does gladly as a labor of love and some useful exposure for the Clardy brand. Wish I could say the same for you but I can't so I won't. Tell me, was it my throw-away "old man" line/reference that got under your thin skin or raised your  little hackles? I am probably a good 25 years older than he is, so WTF would your problem be, Mr. Boston? Get back in your box.

[gailtate]

 we listeners have to endure our own convolutions trying to understand why experienced, strapping young men can go down like bowling pins week after week. What's the Big Guy's take on S&C these days? Does it even exist anymore? Who's in charge there? What's his/her take?

No, we listeners don't have to.  We listeners could, if we really wanted to try to get those answers, put together our own free podcast and see if we could get past the SID to schedule interviews with the Big Guy ourselves.  I'm sure Troy would give us our money back if we listeners were unsatisfied with the product he provided, and I am sure many people on this board would be very appreciative of your hard hitting podcast that got to the bottom of the S&C mystery.

Or, you know, we listeners could be gracious to Mr. Clardy and appreciate the work he puts into the podcast that he provides us listeners for free.  And, FWIW, I'm thinking that a bit of positive feedback on how he could improve his podcast that wasn't dripping with sarcasm might be better received.  Yeah, the irony of me saying it is noted, so maybe to rephrase what you said in perhaps a more positive frame of reference:

"Hey Troy, love your podcast.  Since you mentioned injuries, I'm wondering if you might be able to schedule an interview with Culen Carroll, who is our Sports Performance Coach.  I'd love to hear his approach to S&C and injury prevention, what he makes of the current raft of injuries, and what he thinks the team needs to do better to keep players on the field.  Thanks, and keep up the good work!"

BC

I think Troy Clardy is intelligent enough, emotionally mature enough and professional enough to handle the good natured needling that comes his way, as a sports journalist. It goes with the territory. Especially on this bingo-parlor board which I am sure he does gladly as a labor of love and some useful exposure for the Clardy brand. Wish I could say the same for you but I can't so I won't. Tell me, was it my throw-away "old man" line/reference that got under your thin skin or raised your  little hackles? I am probably a good 25 years older than he is, so WTF would your problem be, Mr. Boston? Get back in your box.