(Part 3) Top products from r/CFB

Here's the thing with the Cubs, there are plenty of reasons for this prolonged title drought.

Chicago was the last team to move over to set up a farm system, ownership never spent a lot of money on payroll until the last decade or so, and they shared a division with one of the most successful teams in baseball; the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Chicago Cubs didn't win a title for over a century because they were doing everything to prevent a championship run for so long. Once they invested in the right people, right players, etc. they won a championship. In fact, stats pointed to the Houston Astros being the most cursed team in Major League Baseball prior to the Cubbies winning it all this year.

Here's a 2011 Chicago Tribune article that goes into greater detail on this. If you want to read further I strongly encourage reading Scorecasting that touches upon this and challenges, investigates other interesting topics in sports.

Hey man, just jumping in the first chance I get. Here is how I would suggest formatting your video. And I saw someone suggested this and it is a wise investment for these types of videos. You should post another updated video for more feedback before contacting recruiters. Be sure to include information at the start of the video so recruiters know where you are from, it will help them understand why there isn't any game footage. Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Bootleggers-Boy-Barry-Switzer/dp/0688093841

It doesn't look like it's in print any more, but it's a fun read. He tells the story you just related in there. That's not the fun part, to say the least.

Thank you for sharing. That's a great story.

The key to success with the always going on fourth is to let it influence 1st-3rd down calls. The Arkansas HS coach they referenced in the article almost always runs on third and long, defenses are still caught off guard by it and it sets him up with much more manageable fourth down conversions.

The best breakdown of his system is in the book Scorcasting, which I honestly can't recommend highly enough.

Agreed. Scorecasting is a great book. Wertheim breaks down going for it in three bullets

• Inside the opponent's 45 yard line facing anything less than fourth and eight
  
• Inside the opponent's 33 yard line, they are better of going for it on anything less than fourth and 11
  
• Regardless of field position, on anything less than fourth and five, teams are always better off going for it

Love that video. If you haven't, you should read, ["The 100 Yard War."] (http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/047173649X) Great book about the rivalry.

Also, [Natural Enemies] (http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Enemies-Notre-Dame-Michigan-Football/dp/0836280725) goes over the Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry. It's a bit dated, but still a great read that starts at the beginning of each program's football team.

We wrote almost all of them.

101 Aggie Jokes

Aggie Joke Book (Great Great Great Grandson of 101 Aggie Jokes)

606 Aggie Jokes

I have a mint condition copy of the third link. My grandfather, class of '40, gave it to me when I was 3.

Fun fact, we actually did write all of the jokes.

Both of the books "101 Aggie Jokes" and "606 Aggie Jokes" were published by Gig Em press and illustrated by Bob Taylor.

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LIKE KNIGHTS OF OLD WE FIGHT TO HOLD THE GLORY OF THE PURPLE GOLD. LET'S CARRY THROUGH, LET'S DIE OR DO, TO WIN THE GAME FOR DEAR OLD LSU!

Pro-Tip for future flagbearers:

Get yourself one of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Flagpole-Go-20-Foot/dp/B000OWM2BE?th=1&psc=1)

and if you feel like planting it, combine it with one of these [bad boys] (https://www.amazon.com/Yosoo-Umbrella-Anchor-Holder-Fishing/dp/B077M76HWL/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1540011466&sr=8-20&keywords=flagpole+ground+spike)

Have used this set-up for multiple music festivals and is convenient to carry, easy to setup

The only jewelry he wore when he died was a ring given to him by the "Junction Boys", if I remember right from the movie and the book, but cannot verify right now, he was buried with this ring. So of the what, 6 national title rings he won at Bama, he was wearing a "Junction Boys" ring when he died.


So indeed, while this is seen as a prank, it wouldn't surprise me at all if Bryant had a huge soft spot for A&M in his heart.


Source, #71:
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/09/100_facts_about_bear_bryant_yo.html


Toward the end:
http://espn.go.com/classic/s/add_bryant_bear.html


The book:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Junction-Boys-Bryant-Championship/dp/031226755X

A new book that was just published, Paterno, actually goes into some depth regarding the Paterno and Sandusky relationship and lends credence to the idea that Sandusky was actually not a very good coach and it was JoePa holding him up rather than the other way around as many fans used to think. Just tossing that out there.

Also, if your interested, it's an excellent read and insight into Paterno's last days from a very well respected sports author that was doing his utmost to remain unbiased. I recommend it to any Penn State fan or anyone interested in reading about personal interviews with JoePa after he was fired and as he was dying.

Edit: Also to address your point, if it would have come out earlier I think we can assume that would mean that no cover up would have happened and that the school/JoePa had done right. Therefore we wouldn't have been penalized and would not have been at any sort of disadvantage.

Well, at least most of #3 is reusable from season to season. I'm in close to $400 on my tailgate gear, but I've put it together over several seasons. It's not too bad, you get a

• Coleman Roadtrip XLE - $125 plus tax
  
• Cosco folding table - $38 plus tax
  
• Cooler - $30-40 for something decent by coleman or rubbermaid, $50 wth wheels
  
• Flagpole - $35 plus another $30-50 for flags - it's a must so you can find your car more easily
  
• Canopy - $80, I've been using this model for 4 years now with no issues.
  
• Collapsible chairs, various utensils, canopy weights, containers, etc. that are essentially tailgate-only, maybe occasionally used for camping
  
  Now, food and beer is another story - for 5 home games and a neutral site, I'd say we average $75-100 per game on refreshments. Craft beer costs money, and I only do frozen burgers and dogs 2 game per season; I usually barbecue a pork shoulder and ribs the other 3 and just reheat them on the grill top; the ribs add up quickly, and so do sides.
  
  Next additions are some tailgate games - I'd like to build cornhole boards or maybe ladder ball, but i might need to buy a pickup to fit all this stuff. We're already to the point that I use a hitch-mounted cargo carrier on the wife's SUV since we can only put the 3rd row of seats down with 2 kids in car seats and a stroller taking up space in the trunk.

.... you do know 5 guys is a blitz right? Are... are you aware of how football works? Here I'll buy it you just tell me where to send it. It's pretty clear you need it.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Football-Dummies-Howie-Long/dp/1119022630&ved=2ahUKEwiJ_bnKk6TkAhWHUt8KHW48BwcQFjAbegQIChAC&usg=AOvVaw1PCMLgtjNe9JrM9TvXtwCj

There's a book about him.

He managed to piss off everyone, everyone at Michigan. Which is pretty damn impressive.

1. Students. General admission (and the fighting therein), rising ticket prices, a general "fuck you" demeanor to any of their requests, then adding in "improved cell service" that nobody asked for.
   
   
2. Faculty. He drew quite some ire for handling of MHacks' event at Michigan Stadium. Basically, he quoted MHacks', the faculty/students involved, a certain price for renting out the stadium, and mentioned "incidentals".
   
   The final bill had "incidentals" on the order of tens of thousands of dollars. Surprise!
   
   
3. Lettermen. They were distanced, treated like "hey, thanks for all the money you made for us, hope to never see you again".
   
   
4. His own athletic department. He became known for "firing fridays", where he'd fire all kinds of folk. The way he treated Hoke (especially during the peak of the Morris incident and the way he hung Hoke out to dry), and all the people he had previously fired who might have been of assistance leading up to that incident. Student game managers come to mind, you can ask me for details.
   
   There's some other factors, too.
   
   tl;dr he was an asshole, putting it bluntly

Bootlegger's Boy. Autobiography by Barry Switzer, pretty interesting.

Ah yes, the decided schematic advantage. Just one part of The New Gold Standard.

You mean this?

The marching band mini game was fun.

You should read "Endzone." John U. Bacon gives a detailed account of what happened, and it was a real Charlie Foxtrot. Hoke looks much better after this account.

Gilbertson -> Willingham -> Sark

This is a good read.

Here are a few books I would recommend.

Concept Passing

Quick Passing Game

Offensive Line

R4 Passing System

First of all you could really benefit from one of these

WIZARD KICKING STIX FOOTBALL HOLDER. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ASG52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_l4R6xbTCHG4AE

Youre probably shoving the ball into the ground which really isnt helping you with getting under the ball to get the height and distance you need.

I highly recommend the book about that game, You Dropped It, You Pick It Up

Can someone give this book to whichever coach on Florida is responsible to teaching our players how to tackle.

Well, the book about the game is called "You dropped it, you pick it up".

They absolutely do judge that way, even if its subconscious. There have been studies that prove this.

http://www.amazon.com/Scorecasting-Hidden-Influences-Behind-Sports/dp/0307591808

Sure, he's hit big shots, and it's not that he's awful, it's more that they make him out to be way better than he is. And this gets haters perturbed, who then take it to the other extreme and say he is complete garbage. Sure, he hit some big shots, he also had some epic failures, particularly the Big Ten final where he couldn't even get a shot off.

There's a book about it

https://www.amazon.com/Walk-This-Way-Wisconsin-Tradition/dp/1940056330

You know who you sound like?

https://www.amazon.com/Bow-Down-Willingham-Once-Mighty-Washington-ebook/dp/B005WM4IZO

I journeyed to Amazon and found it for you.

WOW...WHY AM I JUST HEARING ABOUT THIS NOW???

We got enough for a book

Guess we can chuck this in the trash then.

"Carlisle vs. Army"

Pop Warner, Jim Thorpe, Dwight Eisenhower and football at the turn of the century. Indians playing against an Army that was slaughtering them a generation prior. Politicians claiming the game was too violent and should be banned. Birth of the forward pass.

Good reading for any fan.

> Why doesn't the o-line power- instead of zone-block? I think they're more physically suited for it but must be missing something.

Our OL coach is Rick Trickett and zone-blocking is his thing. See his book on OL blocking

I was against hiring him until I read this: http://www.amazon.com/Three-Out-Rodriguez-Michigan-Wolverines-ebook/dp/B004WJQM70

He was completely screwed, both on and off the field.

I definitely agree there's more hatred towards Michigan as an ND fan. I'm going off of what I remember from the book Natural Enemies which I read years ago. The way I understand it, in the early 20th century Fielding Yost the coach (and later AD) at Michigan said that any team that played ND would be blacklisted by Michigan. Since Michigan was the main power West of the Ivy's and in the Western Conference (later the Big Ten) a lot of the larger programs had to follow what they said and didn't schedule ND. This eventually led the ND having to play teams like Army and Navy on the East Coast and USC on the West Coast to fill out a competitive football schedule. If anyone has a more in-depth knowledge of college football in the early 20th century please correct me on this.

In my opinion, if ND and Michigan had "gotten along" in the early 20th century ND would look more like other regional, private schools around the midwest like Northwestern or Miami (OH) than what actually happened with the national following developing around ND.

Michigan is, and has always been, ND's enemy. Beating them feels so satisfying but losing to them hurts so much more.

Edit: TIL Miami (OH) is a public university. My foul.

There's a great book about the Army-Carlisle game where Eisenhower and Jim Thorpe almost destroyed each other in a collision.

Remember that stupid book he came out with? Man he really jumped the gun on that one...

And yet I, a Gump, know more about the state of Aggie football the day he arrived than you do. You should read it. Then you would know what we're talking about. Until then, get the hell off my lawn.

Edit: here, I'll even help. Used copies start at a penny. It only costs a penny plus shipping to learn something you obviously don't know about your team's history. Hell, give me your address, and I'll spend a damn penny.

I made a similar post in a discussion on the trailer a few months ago, but I thought it was worth sharing again.

Portrayal of the Riot

While the riot was intense in emotions (if the media footage was accurate), there were no fires to my recollection. It was to my understanding one news van (not several vehichles) was overturned and several lampposts were uprooted. While the riot was embarrassing and damaging (to both property and public image), exaggerating it does little more than to further the “evil cult” narrative and demonize the PSU community as a whole.

Mention of The Second Mile

It’s appreciated to see mention of the significance of The Second Mile in this ordeal (grooming at-risk youth, etc), context that was largely overlooked by the media and general population.

Source Material for the Movie

While the initial script was clearly based off of Posnanski’s book, it appears to be far from the only source (ex: Ganim, Victim 1, Jay Paterno, etc).

• Sarah Ganim: She was a consultant for the film and her personal experience during the scandal was shown in the trailer. While her coverage of the story was important and deserving of her Pulitzer, I still have mixed feeling on her coverage on more dubious aspects of the scandal (ex: speculated connection of the Sandusky case to Ray Gricar’s disappearance in 2005, the ‘71 claim and use of Bernie McCue as a corroborating source, etc). All that being said, she did not deserve the harassment she received. It’s one thing to criticize her reporting, but it is unacceptable to harass and throw out unsubstantiated personal attacks.
  
  
• Victim 1 (Aaron Fisher): His story about coming forward with his abuse was brave. In addition, the bullying and harassment he endured from his high school classmates after Joe’s firing was angering and heartbreaking. I need to get his book.
  
  
• Sue and Jay Paterno: The segment at the end of the trailer, when Sue mentioned how Joe’s kids regularly swam with Jerry, was interesting. His son, Jay, brought up (I think in his book) that Joe’s grandkids also hung out with Jerry months before the scandal broke. I’m not saying Joe didn’t have any idea, but if he and the coaching staff thought Jerry was a pedophile, why would they let their own kids and grandkids interact with the guy? If we’re going to assign a selfish motive (ex: protecting football or legacy) to their inaction, wouldn’t protecting their own families/children also take priority?
  
  Overall, I’m interested in seeing it, but I’m concerned with what other “creatives liberties” the filmmakers took for the sake of narrative.
  
  Paterno is far from blameless in the scandal, but I’m interested in how much blame the film infers is shouldered by him.