This kind of shocked me. Jerry doesn’t admit Jerry chose wrong very often.
[quote]doogie wrote:
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Coaching-Changes-Hit-Defense-With-Rob-Ryan?s-Release-/85195b94-c6b7-400a-9142-0bd7cb9c47fc
This kind of shocked me. Jerry doesn’t admit Jerry chose wrong very often.[/quote]
That’s actually crazy. Did not expect.
[quote]DBCooper wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]DBCooper wrote:
[quote]johnman18 wrote:
I don’t know if this would be possible since you already got a bet out. But wanna bet on the 49ers-Packers DB? I’ll take the Pack straight up.[/quote]
Ah, I see you’ve changed your avatar back. Well, I’ve already bet an avatar on the game but I’m down if you can wait a couple months to collect on the bet if the Niners lose.
As it stands now I owe:
An avatar to jjackrash for the month of January
An avatar to Ripsaw for the month of February
An avatar to farmerson for the month of March IF the Niners lose
If you and I take this bet up I would owe you an avatar for the month of April if the Niners lose. Are you down to wait that long?
Of course, this means that if the Niners win this weekend you and farmerson would both be using a completely gay avatar of my choice for the next 30 days. With any luck, I take on every single Packers fan on the site, the Niners win and then there’s a couple dozen guys on here with avatars that are as queer as a three dollar bill.[/quote]
hmmm, well I know I am jinx. Considering your luck, you may wanna reconsider all this betting.
That or you guys should go to a for-real sports book and put some real money down.
I am planning on doing that one day, maybe next year. Go to Vegas, bet on all the games and then sit there an watch them all day. The get pissed off and give the rest of my money to the blackjack dealer. Screw the kids’ college dreams, Daddy wants to play![/quote]
I’ve wanted to do the same thing for a long time as well, but I made a promise to myself that I would never risk any money on a sports wager ever again.
The reason: back in 2004 I was watching the ALCS between the Yankees and the Red Sox. Game 4, Yankees up three games to none with Games 6 and 7 in NY. I can’t remember what inning it was but it was late in the game, score tied, and the Red Sox get a runner on base and immediately send in Dave Roberts to pinch run. My buddy and I are watching the game while getting completely shit-faced at some shithole bar down the street from my house. We’ve both got about a gallon of Sierra Nevada in our stomachs when Dave Roberts goes and promptly steals second base, putting the go-ahead run in scoring position.
My buddy looks at me and says “That’s it. The Red Sox are going to win this series.” Roberts hasn’t even fucking scored yet and he’s saying this. So, after wiping the beer that I spewed out of my mouth off of my face, I look at him and sneer “Oh yeah? You wanna fucking BET on that?”
To make a short story that is getting long short again, I give him 10:1 odds and he throws a $10 bill on the bar. I shake his hand and the rest is history. The Yankees proceed to lose that game and every other fucking game in the series to become the first and only team to blow a 3-0 series lead in MLB postseason history. Those motherfuckers cost me $100.
Haven’t laid any cash on a game since.[/quote]
Well, now I know why the Red Sux won… LOL!
When I bet, I usually pretend I already lost it so it’s less painful. I am not going to bet big bucks, just enough to have some fun and a good excuse to sit at a casino and get drunk watching football all day. I do love me some Vegas.
Hey, maybe we could meet up if I do it next year…
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Coaching-Changes-Hit-Defense-With-Rob-Ryan?s-Release-/85195b94-c6b7-400a-9142-0bd7cb9c47fc
This kind of shocked me. Jerry doesn’t admit Jerry chose wrong very often.[/quote]
That’s actually crazy. Did not expect. [/quote]
Well it didn’t last long, the page is gone 
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Coaching-Changes-Hit-Defense-With-Rob-Ryan?s-Release-/85195b94-c6b7-400a-9142-0bd7cb9c47fc
This kind of shocked me. Jerry doesn’t admit Jerry chose wrong very often.[/quote]
That’s actually crazy. Did not expect. [/quote]
Well it didn’t last long, the page is gone :([/quote]
I don’t see how with the injuries we had on D you fire Ryan for this but now what?
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Coaching-Changes-Hit-Defense-With-Rob-Ryan?s-Release-/85195b94-c6b7-400a-9142-0bd7cb9c47fc
This kind of shocked me. Jerry doesn’t admit Jerry chose wrong very often.[/quote]
That’s actually crazy. Did not expect. [/quote]
Well it didn’t last long, the page is gone :([/quote]
I don’t see how with the injuries we had on D you fire Ryan for this but now what?[/quote]
Man, I don’t know who would be willing to take the job at this point. Are they going to have to promote someone?
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Coaching-Changes-Hit-Defense-With-Rob-Ryan?s-Release-/85195b94-c6b7-400a-9142-0bd7cb9c47fc
This kind of shocked me. Jerry doesn’t admit Jerry chose wrong very often.[/quote]
That’s actually crazy. Did not expect. [/quote]
Well it didn’t last long, the page is gone :([/quote]
I don’t see how with the injuries we had on D you fire Ryan for this but now what?[/quote]
That is just stupid. I root against the Cowboys every week, but firing your only good coach is not the way to get into the playoffs.
[quote]DBCooper wrote:
If you and I take this bet up I would owe you an avatar for the month of April if the Niners lose. Are you down to wait that long?
Of course, this means that if the Niners win this weekend you and farmerson would both be using a completely gay avatar of my choice for the next 30 days. With any luck, I take on every single Packers fan on the site, the Niners win and then there’s a couple dozen guys on here with avatars that are as queer as a three dollar bill.[/quote]
You’re on man!
[quote]johnman18 wrote:
[quote]DBCooper wrote:
If you and I take this bet up I would owe you an avatar for the month of April if the Niners lose. Are you down to wait that long?
Of course, this means that if the Niners win this weekend you and farmerson would both be using a completely gay avatar of my choice for the next 30 days. With any luck, I take on every single Packers fan on the site, the Niners win and then there’s a couple dozen guys on here with avatars that are as queer as a three dollar bill.[/quote]
You’re on man![/quote]
Alright! I’m penciling you in for April if I lose. IF being the key word.
[quote]Ripsaw3689 wrote:
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Coaching-Changes-Hit-Defense-With-Rob-Ryan?s-Release-/85195b94-c6b7-400a-9142-0bd7cb9c47fc
This kind of shocked me. Jerry doesn’t admit Jerry chose wrong very often.[/quote]
That’s actually crazy. Did not expect. [/quote]
Well it didn’t last long, the page is gone :([/quote]
I don’t see how with the injuries we had on D you fire Ryan for this but now what?[/quote]
That is just stupid. I root against the Cowboys every week, but firing your only good coach is not the way to get into the playoffs.[/quote]
Heard reports of Monte Kiffin and so we will have new DC and OC next year
The Cleveland Browns today named Rob Chudzinski as the 14th full-time head coach in franchise history. Chudzinski comes to the team after spending the past two seasons (2011-12) as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers. Overall, Chudzinski?s résumé includes 19 years of experience, including nine seasons in the NFL.
Chudzinski re-joins the Browns organization, where he spent the 2004 season as tight ends coach and 2007-08 as offensive coordinator. In 2007, he orchestrated Cleveland?s best offense in terms of total yards (5,621), passing yards (3,726) and points scored (402) since the club?s return in 1999.
In 2011, during Chudzinski?s first season with the Panthers, the team set club records for total yards (6,237) and first downs (345), one year after experiencing franchise lows in both categories. Carolina also scored 48 touchdowns after recording 17 the year prior to Chudzinski?s arrival. The Panthers also moved from last in total yardage to seventh, marking the biggest improvement in the league since the St. Louis Rams went from 27th in 1998 to first in 1999. In 2011, Chudzinski tutored Cam Newton, who became the first rookie in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards, while setting an NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 14 en route to being named the 2011 Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Panthers also became the first team in league history with three 700-yard rushers in DeAngelo Williams (836), Jonathan Stewart (761) and Newton (706).
The Panthers went from two wins in the year before Chudzinski?s arrival to winning six in 2011 and seven in 2012, including victories in the final four games this past season. Wide receiver Steve Smith eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving both seasons under Chudzinski.
Chudzinski had two stints with the San Diego Chargers where he served as the assistant head coach/tight ends coach from 2009-10 and tight ends coach from 2005-06. He worked with tight end Antonio Gates, who was voted to the Pro Bowl in each of Chudzinski?s four seasons with the team. Gates recorded 1,157 receiving yards in 2009 and 1,101 in 2005, marking the only times he has eclipsed the 1,000-yard plateau in his career. In four seasons working with Chudzinski, Gates averaged 72.3 receptions, 991.0 yards and 9.3 touchdowns per season, compared to an average of 58.8 receptions, 726.1 yards and 7.7 touchdowns in six seasons without Chudzinski.
In 2007, he guided the Browns? offense as they scored 402 points and totaled 5,621 net yards of offense, both figures which ranked as third-best in franchise history. Wide receiver Braylon Edwards set franchise records with 1,289 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns, tight end Kellen Winslow set a career-high with 1,109 receiving yards and running back Jamal Lewis finished fifth in the NFL with 1,304 rushing yards. The Browns won 10 games, which are the most victories by the team since 1994 (11).
Chudzinski began his pro coaching career in 2004 as the Browns? tight ends coach, where he worked with first-round draft choice, Kellen Winslow. During that season, Chudzinski was elevated to offensive coordinator for the final five games following Butch Davis? resignation as head coach.
From 1994-2003, Chudzinski coached at his alma mater, the University of Miami (Fla.). He spent two seasons (1994-95) as a graduate assistant, five (1996-2000) as tight ends coach and three (2001-03) as offensive coordinator. During his three seasons as offensive coordinator, the Hurricanes played in a BCS Bowl game each year, including two National Championship appearances. He helped shape future NFL Pro Bowlers Bubba Franks, Frank Gore, Andre Johnson, Willis McGahee, Bryant McKinnie, Clinton Portis, Jeremy Shockey and Kellen Winslow.
In 2001, the ?Canes went 12-0 and defeated Nebraska to win the National Championship. In 2002, Miami?s offense set school records for points (527), total yards (6,074) and rushing touchdowns (33). They averaged 40.5 points per game, 284.2 passing yards per game and 183.0 rushing yards per contest. The Hurricanes went 12-1 in 2002, with their only defeat coming in overtime against Ohio State in the National Championship game. In 2003, Miami finished with an 11-2 record, including a 16-14 victory over Florida State in the Orange Bowl.
At Miami, Chudzinski tutored Kellen Winslow, who won the John Mackey Award in 2003 as the nation?s top collegiate tight end, while he also helped to develop two other All-America tight ends in Bubba Franks (1999) and Jeremy Shockey (2001). All three players went on to be first-round NFL draft picks.
Chudzinski played tight end at Miami from 1986-90 and was a three-year starter and a member of two national championship teams (1987 and 1989). He graduated with a B.A. in business administration in 1990 and went on to earn his MBA in 1996.
Born on May 12, 1968, Chudzinski attended Toledo St. John?s High School. He and his wife, Sheila, have two sons, Kaelan and Rian, and one daughter, Margaret.
Rob Chudzinski?s Coaching Background:
1994-95 University of Miami (Fla.), graduate assistant coach
1996-2000 University of Miami (Fla.), tight ends coach
2001-03 University of Miami (Fla.), offensive coordinator/tight ends coach
2004 Cleveland Browns, tight ends coach/interim offensive coordinator (5 games)
2005-06 San Diego Chargers, tight ends coach
2007-08 Cleveland Browns, offensive coordinator
2009-10 San Diego Chargers, assistant head coach/tight ends
2011-12 Carolina Panthers. offensive coordinator
2013- Cleveland Browns, head coach
Much better resume than our last coach, and rumor is that he’s bringing in Norv Turner as the OC. Only issue is the other rumor of switching to a 3-4 defense.
^^ what CLE needs more than all else is to be moved out of that division
[quote]chillain wrote:
^^ what CLE needs more than all else is to be moved out of that division
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while it’d be nice to have a division filled with shit teams, we can’t not play shitsburg, balt., and the natty twice every year. It’d be like taking the red sox and yankees out of the same division. Plus the ravens and squealers are old as fuck and on the decline, and cincy is never consistant. Not to mention theyll be losing their coordinators probably after next season., rayray is gone, and at some karma is going to catch up with rapistburger and he’ll get neck broken, arm ripped off in one of these games cause their oline is shit.
Agreed that certain rivalries should be preserved and those CLE ones are pretty darn important.
I’m also reminded of all that old-school craziness before this current 4 X 4 divisions setup. (ie. SEA in the AFC, both ATL and NO in the NFC West, and of course how playing at ARI was never an easy NFC East matchup)
Today’s predictions:
Denver over Baltimore → Potential route.
Green Bay over San Fran → I see Kaepernik’s inexperience being exposed today.
Hopefully Manning can embarrass the ravens D today.
and SF vs. Green Bay is a coin flip game to me.
Pretty much agree with yall on the Den v Bal game. Denvers D will be too much for Rice and Flacco. In fact, a 2TD lead wouldnt suprise me.
Im saying a toss up on the SF v GB game. A portion rides on Smith’s health. If he is 100%, he will overcome Marshall Newhouse and put pressure on Rodgers.
Wow weird start
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
Wow weird start[/quote]
No shit. Well screw my prediction.
[quote]pat wrote:
Today’s predictions:
Denver over Baltimore → Potential route.[/quote]
Based on pointspreads, the general public expected routes in both AFC games.
Needless to say, sportsbooks generally do well re: public expectations.
edit - I suspect it should ‘routs’ and not ‘routes’