Landlord Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, LaunchCode said: Then why say the Prodigal Son returns. Going with your explanation that would translate to: the returning son returns? I think you're being generous. Saying our Prodigy Son has returned would be acceptable, but calling SF a Prodigal Son carries a very negative connotation with regard to his character and decision making. Ok maybe I'm being way to picky for a football message board, but it bugged me when the announcers used it during UM game and every other time I read or hear it used. lol Language is made up man. 99% of people hear 'prodigal son' they think of someone who left home and then came back home - they don't think about the literal definition of the word prodigal. Quote Link to comment
Fru Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 41 minutes ago, StPaulHusker said: I think Bob Stoops became Florida DC after the Fiesta Bowl win And Barry won the Rose Bowl and then followed it up with seasons of 7, 4,8,8 wins. So it wasn’t until AFTER 97 that he got better significantly. And he still had another losing season in 2001. Thats right, my mistake, he was at KSU. I still think at that time what Barry had accomplished with the Wisconsin program as a whole, exceeds what Stoops had done at that point in their respective careers. It’s all speculation. But I admit that it’s difficult to see Wisconsin have the success that they’ve had, and know that it’s all due to a guy who wanted to be here. Quote Link to comment
LaunchCode Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Landlord said: Language is made up man. 99% of people hear 'prodigal son' they think of someone who left home and then came back home - they don't think about the literal definition of the word prodigal. That's the same argument some use to encroach on our 1st, 2nd, etc... Amendment rights. "Well the founders didn't really mean what it looks like they meant, here's what those words really(wink wink) mean" Seems more and more people aren't that concerned with importance of language and meaning. Sorry, just a pet peeve and I will quit now. 1 Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, LaunchCode said: That's the same argument some use to encroach on our 1st, 2nd, etc... Amendment rights. "Well the founders didn't really mean what it looks like they meant, here's what those words really(wink wink) mean" Seems more and more people aren't that concerned with importance of language and meaning. Sorry, just a pet peeve and I will quit now. Understanding the way that language works in a specific time, place, and context is not the same thing as not being concerned with the importance of language lol "NO KIDS STOP USING THE WORD 'LIT' TO MEAN SOMETHING IS COOL! IT ONLY MEANS A PAST TENSE ILLUMINATION FROM A LIGHT SOURCE!" 1 Quote Link to comment
Making Chimichangas Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 10 hours ago, StPaulHusker said: IF there is a curse on Nebraska football, it's from Tom Osborne. Not Mike Riley Get out. 2 Quote Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 hours ago, LaunchCode said: Then why say the Prodigal Son returns. Going with your explanation that would translate to: the returning son returns? I think you're being generous. Saying our Prodigy Son has returned would be acceptable, but calling SF a Prodigal Son carries a very negative connotation with regard to his character and decision making. Ok maybe I'm being way to picky for a football message board, but it bugged me when the announcers used it during UM game and every other time I read or hear it used. lol Calling Scott Frost the Prodigal Son makes perfect sense if you are talking about him shunning UNL to attend Stanford, then returning to Lincoln seeking acceptance. It's literally the Prodigal Son story. The 20 years since Scott left Nebraska the second time are certainly less prodigal, but it's not a huge reach by the announcers. If the word "Returns" seems redundant, well we probably have bigger fish to fry around here. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Guy Chamberlin said: Calling Scott Frost the Prodigal Son makes perfect sense if you are talking about him shunning UNL to attend Stanford, then returning to Lincoln seeking acceptance. It's literally the Prodigal Son story. The 20 years since Scott left Nebraska the second time are certainly less prodigal, but it's not a huge reach by the announcers. If the word "Returns" seems redundant, well we probably have bigger fish to fry around here. He's hung up specifically on the word prodigal meaning, 'spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.' Seems pretty pedantic. Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Gotta love that photoshop. 2 Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 68 yo and still going! 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, suh_fan93 said: Gotta love that photoshop. Does he think he's going to be coaching Mike Rozier??? Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, Mavric said: Does he think he's going to be coaching Mike Rozier??? I remember how disappointed I was when Rozier signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers back in the day. Later signed with the Oilers of course but still a far shorter career than I thought he was going to have. He did make the Pro Bowl 2 years in a row. Quote Link to comment
thexyz Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Our problems didn't start with Mr. Riley. There is no Mike Riley curse. He was offered the position and accepted. He is a good guy and it wasn't a fit. Maybe our curse is that we were spoiled, complained too much and our athletic directors didn't make the right selections. When one examines closely, there have been a series of imprecations. How much is it worth to you! 1 Quote Link to comment
Courtesy Flush Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, M.A. said: Our problems didn't start with Mr. Riley. There is no Mike Riley curse. He was offered the position and accepted. He is a good guy and it wasn't a fit. Maybe our curse is that we were spoiled, complained too much and our athletic directors didn't make the right selections. When one examines closely, there have been a series of imprecations. How much is it worth to you! Mike, is that you? 4 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, M.A. said: Our problems didn't start with Mr. Riley. There is no Mike Riley curse. He was offered the position and accepted. He is a good guy and it wasn't a fit. Maybe our curse is that we were spoiled, complained too much and our athletic directors didn't make the right selections. When one examines closely, there have been a series of imprecations. How much is it worth to you! You are right. They mostly trace back to Harvey Pearlman. Riley was a patsy. 2 3 2 Quote Link to comment
thexyz Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 15 minutes ago, Courtesy Flush said: Mike, is that you? Nope lol 1 Quote Link to comment
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