TicketsRight down to the business of eating this morning...
--- Last week I posted the numbers behind teams returning 11 starters on either side of the ball. It showed an expected rise in production with some teams moving up as many as 30 positions in total offense or defense.
To further back up UC's returning potential on defense, Phil Steele has UC returning 95% of its tackles made from last season. That is good for No. 2 in the country behind San Jose State.
As Kerry Coombs motivated with this spring, "just because we return 11 starters, doesn't mean we will be better." As long as each player improves, the potential to be one of the better defenses in the Big East exists.
--- West Virginia has a bit of an alleged mess on their hands. Of course, they probably should have known that the moment they concocted the coach-in-waiting scheme.
If what this reporter contends proves true, the Stewart exit should be fast-tracked. The concept could only survive under the pretense both sides could co-exist fighting for the same team. These allegations infer there are two West Virginias battling each other.
This team could be one of the most interesting to follow next year. Combine all their talent with a combustible coaching situation and you have some quality storylines.
Sidenote: When this situation is made into a movie, Matthew McConaughey will be playing Dana Holgorson. No brainer.
--- One of the six Top 100 recruits of Steve Lavin may not suit up next season. His 90-plus mph fastball is the reason why. But his story is much more interesting than that. Luke Winn has a great piece on Amir Garrett's big decision.
--- Time for the daily MLBearcats update: The Cubs were the only one of the three teams to play Monday night. He came into the game as a pinch-hitter against the Reds and grounded out to Paul Janish. It took an incredible defensive effort by Janish (Baseball Tonight Web Gem, to be exact) to beat the speedy Campana down the line.
Campana is now hitting .258 in 33 plate appearances with five stolen bases.
Josh Harrison is now hitting .238 in 22 plate appearances for the Pirates.
Some randomness...
--- Know your Facebook privacy settings, people. I f not, 1,500 uninvited guests may show up at your house, too.
--- The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced the details of their forthcoming album.
--- The cast of Modern Family took to the Actors Studio this week. For anybody who loves the show, it will be a must-watch. Of course, every time I see that show all I think about is Will Ferrell's version.
--- Magic gone bad. Is there any other kind?
--- Alec Baldwin and John Krasinski have been putting out these New Era Red Sox/Yankees commercials. This one really shows off the Baldwin genius.
--- Last week I posted the numbers behind teams returning 11 starters on either side of the ball. It showed an expected rise in production with some teams moving up as many as 30 positions in total offense or defense.
To further back up UC's returning potential on defense, Phil Steele has UC returning 95% of its tackles made from last season. That is good for No. 2 in the country behind San Jose State.
As Kerry Coombs motivated with this spring, "just because we return 11 starters, doesn't mean we will be better." As long as each player improves, the potential to be one of the better defenses in the Big East exists.
--- West Virginia has a bit of an alleged mess on their hands. Of course, they probably should have known that the moment they concocted the coach-in-waiting scheme.
If what this reporter contends proves true, the Stewart exit should be fast-tracked. The concept could only survive under the pretense both sides could co-exist fighting for the same team. These allegations infer there are two West Virginias battling each other.
This team could be one of the most interesting to follow next year. Combine all their talent with a combustible coaching situation and you have some quality storylines.
Sidenote: When this situation is made into a movie, Matthew McConaughey will be playing Dana Holgorson. No brainer.
--- One of the six Top 100 recruits of Steve Lavin may not suit up next season. His 90-plus mph fastball is the reason why. But his story is much more interesting than that. Luke Winn has a great piece on Amir Garrett's big decision.
--- Time for the daily MLBearcats update: The Cubs were the only one of the three teams to play Monday night. He came into the game as a pinch-hitter against the Reds and grounded out to Paul Janish. It took an incredible defensive effort by Janish (Baseball Tonight Web Gem, to be exact) to beat the speedy Campana down the line.
Campana is now hitting .258 in 33 plate appearances with five stolen bases.
Josh Harrison is now hitting .238 in 22 plate appearances for the Pirates.
Some randomness...
--- Know your Facebook privacy settings, people. I f not, 1,500 uninvited guests may show up at your house, too.
--- The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced the details of their forthcoming album.
--- The cast of Modern Family took to the Actors Studio this week. For anybody who loves the show, it will be a must-watch. Of course, every time I see that show all I think about is Will Ferrell's version.
--- Magic gone bad. Is there any other kind?
--- Alec Baldwin and John Krasinski have been putting out these New Era Red Sox/Yankees commercials. This one really shows off the Baldwin genius.