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A screen. A dump pass. End around. Jet sweep.... We ran a screen 2 series ago. The line stood there and watched them tackle Newby. They literally stopped everything and watched the play. This^^^^

Agreed. Folks shouldn't pin this on Tommy. This is all Langsdorf and the crappy play calling. Disagree...when your OL shows up sleepwalking and provides zero holes for the run game this is what you get...YOLO Tommy.

YOLO!!!

Spoken like a true resident of Colorado...you might be breathing too deeply. Continuing to work hard and humbly do so after losing 9 of 11 bowl games was a testament to his faith. His players? Forgiveness and giving them a second chance..yes what a horrible guy. Maybe he should have hung LP from a tree? Would you have preferred that? Get back in the closet Buff fan....

It's available to everyone. The arrogant are the ones that don't feels like they need anything other than themselves. Everybody believes in something; some people just have a hard time accepting that that something may not be the same thing as they believe. I judge a man's faith by the fruit it produces, not his sales pitch. It's usually pretty obvious what is what. And to me, that is the case with Riley. It is obvious to me he is a man of faith (in something). Bingo...

Radical, thank you.

It's available to everyone. The arrogant are the ones that don't feels like they need anything other than themselves. Gnosticism in a nutshell, excellent response sir. *golf clap*

Interesting. So being responsible for shaping/leading young men in athletics and college is irrelevant as long as the football program is successful? Do you believe that the leadership in the football program should have certain moral convictions having the responsibility they have? One does not have to be religious or believe in a higher being to show leadership, moral convictions, responsibility and lead men. One can have "faith in their abilities" and be successful without believing in god. I do not know Mike Riley's beliefs, and honestly I don't need to. Success in my book is not just winning but mentoring young men and setting a good example for them, for our state etc. Riley has proven he is fit for this job, regardless of where he goes or doesn't go to worship on Sunday. So where does one develop and acquire moral convictions? Where does one acquire the discipline to adhere to these moral convictions and furthermore go out into the world and demonstrate them before others? The second you (as in the religion) say "God is Good" you are stating that morality and God are seperate and that morality is above God. Not what I'm saying at all. What I am alluding to is that without the Spirit of God in us, we are subject to, and always will sin. Period. Sorry for not clarifying and thank you for your input.

+1000 FCA was huge for me as well. Thank you for sharing; that is awesome. This made my day, going to surf and thank God for the ability to do so, and live in paradise. Good game coming tomorrow and I trust we are in good hands. Have an epic Friday everyone! God bless!

Interesting. So being responsible for shaping/leading young men in athletics and college is irrelevant as long as the football program is successful? Do you believe that the leadership in the football program should have certain moral convictions having the responsibility they have? One does not have to be religious or believe in a higher being to show leadership, moral convictions, responsibility and lead men. One can have "faith in their abilities" and be successful without believing in god. I do not know Mike Riley's beliefs, and honestly I don't need to. Success in my book is not just winning but mentoring young men and setting a good example for them, for our state etc. Riley has proven he is fit for this job, regardless of where he goes or doesn't go to worship on Sunday. So where does one develop and acquire moral convictions? Where does one acquire the discipline to adhere to these moral convictions and furthermore go out into the world and demonstrate them before others? parents, their community, and many other sources. Religion isn't the only thing teaching people to be good, sometimes people just want to be like other great people. Well, I appreciate your opinion but disagree. Inherently having moral convictions isn't really human nature. The way I see it the minute we selected men who lacked strong faith to lead our program the program fell to shambles: both in the W/L column and in a spiritual sense (see lack of respect for the fan base, anger on the sidelines, poor recruiting, scandals etc..). The body follows the head so to speak. After some research it appears to me that MR is a man of FAITH...like TO and this more than anything else makes me confident in our future as a football team and most importantly the future of the young men on this team and the men/women on the staff. MR seems to have his priorities in order: 1. God 2. Family 3. Everything else.... And we are seeing the fruit of that on/off the field. Just like TO. http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2014/01/one_last_oregon_state_football.html And I will disagree with you (with respect) The minute we elected men who lacked CHARACTER and MORALS the program fell to shambles. Bo's religious beliefs/spiritual sense may very well be high. Just as one doesn't have to believe in god to have morals, respect etc. I think one can have a very strong belief in god and NOT have those things. They don't always align all nicey nice, and don't always goes hand in hand. Priests have strong faith, so how can you explain the pedophilia and crimes they've committed? Bo was more "striving" than "abiding" the way I see it and it is sad. Showing up on Sunday and saying "I'm Christian" or "I'm Catholic" is not enough: we have to live it. Bo is not a bad person, he just fell short. Like MR says: "God has a plan". Radical when you can actually live that.

Interesting. So being responsible for shaping/leading young men in athletics and college is irrelevant as long as the football program is successful? Do you believe that the leadership in the football program should have certain moral convictions having the responsibility they have? One does not have to be religious or believe in a higher being to show leadership, moral convictions, responsibility and lead men. One can have "faith in their abilities" and be successful without believing in god. I do not know Mike Riley's beliefs, and honestly I don't need to. Success in my book is not just winning but mentoring young men and setting a good example for them, for our state etc. Riley has proven he is fit for this job, regardless of where he goes or doesn't go to worship on Sunday. So where does one develop and acquire moral convictions? Where does one acquire the discipline to adhere to these moral convictions and furthermore go out into the world and demonstrate them before others? parents, their community, and many other sources. Religion isn't the only thing teaching people to be good, sometimes people just want to be like other great people. Well, I appreciate your opinion but disagree. Inherently having moral convictions isn't really human nature. The way I see it the minute we selected men who lacked strong faith to lead our program the program fell to shambles: both in the W/L column and in a spiritual sense (see lack of respect for the fan base, anger on the sidelines, poor recruiting, scandals etc..). The body follows the head so to speak. After some research it appears to me that MR is a man of FAITH...like TO and this more than anything else makes me confident in our future as a football team and most importantly the future of the young men on this team and the men/women on the staff. MR seems to have his priorities in order: 1. God 2. Family 3. Everything else.... And we are seeing the fruit of that on/off the field. Just like TO. http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2014/01/one_last_oregon_state_football.html Sorry dude but you are wrong. I am Christian and I know plenty of great people who aren't. Do I encourage them to be? Yes, but thereven have been many great people in History who didn't believe Jesus was their savior. Doesn't mean we shouldn't discount what they did or meant, we can still approach all people regardless with their belief with love and understanding. Edit:bit of a bone headed post. We are on the same side here. I apologize Then you are happy with the results of the last say...19 years of our program on and off the field? I respect other's beliefs and in no way is it possible for me to make another's convictions my own, that is God's job. But I will ask relevant questions and be forthright when it comes to what I believe. Furthermore I will be transparent in my own walk and yep Romans 13 v 10 all the way: loving of others. Don't think this post had anything unloving in it... My point is that everyone wants to tout TO's success and I get the impression that people may lose track of what really made him successful: his FAITH above all else. It is evident in everything he did as a coach, mentor, husband, father etc... This has been an exercise in finding a pattern in our program leadership and where we fell off. I asked other's opinion and respond. It appears we are heading in the right direction though. More will be revealed.

Interesting. So being responsible for shaping/leading young men in athletics and college is irrelevant as long as the football program is successful? Do you believe that the leadership in the football program should have certain moral convictions having the responsibility they have? One does not have to be religious or believe in a higher being to show leadership, moral convictions, responsibility and lead men. One can have "faith in their abilities" and be successful without believing in god. I do not know Mike Riley's beliefs, and honestly I don't need to. Success in my book is not just winning but mentoring young men and setting a good example for them, for our state etc. Riley has proven he is fit for this job, regardless of where he goes or doesn't go to worship on Sunday. So where does one develop and acquire moral convictions? Where does one acquire the discipline to adhere to these moral convictions and furthermore go out into the world and demonstrate them before others? parents, their community, and many other sources. Religion isn't the only thing teaching people to be good, sometimes people just want to be like other great people. Well, I appreciate your opinion but disagree. Inherently having moral convictions isn't really human nature. The way I see it the minute we selected men who lacked strong faith to lead our program the program fell to shambles: both in the W/L column and in a spiritual sense (see lack of respect for the fan base, anger on the sidelines, poor recruiting, scandals etc..). The body follows the head so to speak. After some research it appears to me that MR is a man of FAITH...like TO and this more than anything else makes me confident in our future as a football team and most importantly the future of the young men on this team and the men/women on the staff. MR seems to have his priorities in order: 1. God 2. Family 3. Everything else.... And we are seeing the fruit of that on/off the field. Just like TO. http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2014/01/one_last_oregon_state_football.html

Interesting. So being responsible for shaping/leading young men in athletics and college is irrelevant as long as the football program is successful? Do you believe that the leadership in the football program should have certain moral convictions having the responsibility they have? One does not have to be religious or believe in a higher being to show leadership, moral convictions, responsibility and lead men. One can have "faith in their abilities" and be successful without believing in god. I do not know Mike Riley's beliefs, and honestly I don't need to. Success in my book is not just winning but mentoring young men and setting a good example for them, for our state etc. Riley has proven he is fit for this job, regardless of where he goes or doesn't go to worship on Sunday. So where does one develop and acquire moral convictions? Where does one acquire the discipline to adhere to these moral convictions and furthermore go out into the world and demonstrate them before others?

Interesting. So being responsible for shaping/leading young men in athletics and college is irrelevant as long as the football program is successful? Do you believe that the leadership in the football program should have certain moral convictions having the responsibility they have?

Wondering if he is a man of faith? The more I read up on TO the more it appears his faith was the core of his life and shaped his philosophy dealing with student athletes/coaching. I believe this was instrumental in his success as a football coach. Wonder where MR is in the faith department? Not trying to stir the pot, just curious Excerpt from: http://www1.cbn.com/sports/tom-osborne%3A-faith%2C-football%2C-%26amp%3B-a-strong-foundation Final question, after people have read this book what do you want them to take away with them for life application? I think the basic theme behind it all is that no matter what role you are in that you do have a chance to serve. You can honor God with whatever circumstances you have been given. Maybe it is washing pots and pans, maybe it is carrying out the garbage, or maybe it is being a head football coach, but that is essentially what we are called to do -- to honor Him with how we serve other people. Hopefully, everybody can think about their role and how it applies to them.

Exactly. I watched it last night and I still can't believe how dominant we were. Making Steve Spurrier cry...oh sweet victory. For all his off the field issues, LP was a beast, RIP. Havn't seen a defense like that since, not even in 97. That's the kind of attitude we need.

God bless Aaron Graham, that guy summed up the attitude of those teams in the 90s. How far we have fallen. Making Lee Corso eat sh** never got old. *lives in the past*

ouch

I concur

If we play like that vs Wisconsin...gonna be a long game. Stoked to win but we gotta clean it up when we hit Madison or it will be ugly. We are not even in the same stratosphere as tOSU right now (as much as I don't want to admit it, it is true and I don't have a prayer that we will win at the shoe). Improvement over last year though and I like the direction we are heading. Cleaner program, more effort, team gelling and traditions honored. Interesting to see MR with his own recruits after a couple years and what he can do. If Wiscy/tOSU are our only losses this year this team will have exceeded my expectations. My 0.02... PS - Any game day where we win and Texass loses is a wonderful day...Aloha everyone

Charlie Landgraf - OL Samwell Tarly - aka "Sam" aka "Meister Brau" : gets laid for accidentally killing a white walker, somehow managed to survive 6 seasons of GoT

Blake Maimone - Punter Reed Richards - aka "Mr. Fantastic"