Dr. Strangelove Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, Mavric said: I mean ... there were two national guys I quoted saying the same thing. So it’s not just Husker fans. I don’t have anything against him. I just don’t get why some people insist he’s such a great coach. He’s done a very good job at NW. But he’s in a win-win situation - if he wins he looks great, if he loses it’s all “it’s such a tough place to win”. He hasn’t even won a division title. And he routinely makes boneheaded decisions in games. That’s an above-average coach at best. In all honesty, and I know I'm in the minority, but both of his decisions were correct. Going for a touchdown to go up two possessions vs kicking a field goal to go up 6 points is the right move. Not to mention, even going for it on that point on the field and failing is still better than kicking a field goal, from a mathematical standpoint. The same with trying to gain one yard to win the game vs trading field position at the end. From a moneyball perspective, he's right. My point is, I like him as a coach and find him perfect for Northwestern, the same way Mike Leach is perfect for Wassu. Edited December 30, 2017 by Dr. Strangelove Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 https://twitter.com/landof10/status/946917819681255425 Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Mavric said: https://twitter.com/landof10/status/946917819681255425 Raking on FieldTurf was more dangerous than asbestos. Time to replace it ....... from crappy FieldTurf to beautiful, sweet-smelling, softer natural grass w/ heater pipes underneath the surface. Please avoid FieldTurf salesman pitch ! . Edited December 30, 2017 by Hooked on Huskers Quote Link to comment
nic Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 3 hours ago, huKSer said: Plus the SEC is experiencing this year what the Big 10 did in the past - When the two teams are in the playoffs then the other teams are competing against teams two notches higher than your team in the lower bowls. SEC #5 team vs Big 10 #3 team etc I think our match ups with the PAC 12 this season are pretty good....and we are killing it! Quote Link to comment
Excel Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, Mavric said: I mean ... there were two national guys I quoted saying the same thing. So it’s not just Husker fans. I don’t have anything against him. I just don’t get why some people insist he’s such a great coach. He’s done a very good job at NW. But he’s in a win-win situation - if he wins he looks great, if he loses it’s all “it’s such a tough place to win”. He hasn’t even won a division title. And he routinely makes boneheaded decisions in games. That’s an above-average coach at best. The difference is that they're talking about one particular game while you're talking about the entirety of his career. I only see criticism of Fitzgerald in this sense from Huskers, that's not to say others don't do it - I'm sure that they do, but I've only seen it, and it's especially prominent, from you all. I get it, he's beat you all a couple of times, he's beat Wisconsin and Iowa as well and it's annoying as hell. Quote He hasn’t even won a division title You're thinking like a Nebraska fan. A 10 win season is success for Northwestern. Fitzgerald is a great coach. What he's accomplished at Northwestern proves that. - Most total wins at 87, next closest is 49. - Most bowl wins at 3, next closest is 1 - Most bowl games coached at 8, next closest is 3 - Highest win percentage in the modern era (since 1945) - Highest win percentage by an HC to have coached more than 3 seasons - Fourth highest win percentage behind W. H. Bannard (coached 1898 team), Alvin H. Culver (coached 1895-1896 teams), and Walter McCornack (coached 1903-1905 teams). He hasn't had a Gary Barnett, Rose Bowl type season, but his record has been impressive. Is he Nick Saban? No, but he's got to be among the top 20 active coaches in the country. Edited December 30, 2017 by Excel Quote Link to comment
Excel Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 First possession TD. Great start. Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) Becomes a lopsided score. 28 to 7. Good chance 6-0 .... BTW, I'm sick and tired commercial after commercial dominate on Datsun and cellphone service. I will gladly pay extra fee on commercial-free channels .... just aimed stadium fans, discussion on sidelines, cheerleader stunts, old history videos/replays, etc, etc, etc. . Edited December 30, 2017 by Hooked on Huskers 1 Quote Link to comment
Michiganball Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I want to say something movie trailer like. Like "Miami, Wisconsin is coming and so is winter" or, No more hurricanes, just Frost(that one would be for Huskers playing). But cant get to cocky with those wanks playing at home. Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 GO BADGERS ! (believe it or not) Quote Link to comment
Michiganball Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just now, Hooked on Huskers said: GO BADGERS ! (believe it or not) Good thing many skip this section. Who are we kidding, your going to have to change your name. Hope you family doesn't see this, thats all man. And yea, Go Badges! Quote Link to comment
Excel Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 13 minutes ago, Michiganball said: I want to say something movie trailer like. Like "Miami, Wisconsin is coming and so is winter" or, No more hurricanes, just Frost(that one would be for Huskers playing). But cant get to cocky with those wanks playing at home. Yea I don't feel good about this game at all, I wouldn't get that cocky. Quote Link to comment
whateveritis1224 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 SEC refs be screwing the Badgers. Quote Link to comment
Excel Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Taylor is mad now. That draw was BEAUTIFUL. Edited December 31, 2017 by Excel Quote Link to comment
Redman Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I just saw a Wisconsin defender throw the bones.... Quote Link to comment
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