From Martinitis at aol.com  Wed Jul  6 09:59:51 2011
From: Martinitis at aol.com (Martinitis at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 10:59:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] NU - ARMY SAILGATE
Message-ID: <99161.28beede7.3b45d267@aol.com>

Hey Guys!
 
In case you've missed it, checkout this LTP great idea.  An NU armada  up 
the Hudson River to West Point for the Army game.  I'm In!
 
Lou
 
_http://www.laketheposts.com/_ (http://www.laketheposts.com/) 

From neonrye at aol.com  Wed Jul  6 15:15:52 2011
From: neonrye at aol.com (neonrye at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:15:52 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Does Big 10 Pay Its FB Assistant Coaches Enough?
Message-ID: <8CE0A30A34733AD-18F8-42765@webmail-m131.sysops.aol.com>


Interesting blog piece on CBSSports.com about how Big 10 is only 4th-ranked conference, in terms of how well (or poorly it pays its ASssistant Coaches: 
  http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/30477369 at aol.com, 



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From rstetson at capps-assoc.com  Thu Jul  7 08:18:46 2011
From: rstetson at capps-assoc.com (Roy S. Lamberton)
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 09:18:46 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] 2 Good Roundball Stories
Message-ID: <007701cc3ca8$671fc790$355f56b0$@com>

One on Shurna's return
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-spt-0707-john-shurna-northwestern-20110707
,0,2205209.story

and another on Cobb's post season surgery 
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-nus-cobb-rehabbing-from-hip-surgery-20110
706,0,6281059.story

I wondered why Cobb seemed ineffective at the end of the season.

rsl

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From hakirsch at aol.com  Fri Jul  8 09:55:19 2011
From: hakirsch at aol.com (hakirsch at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:55:19 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] (no subject)
Message-ID: <8CE0B96306261A1-12A8-5847@webmail-m129.sysops.aol.com>

Fellow lister and ESPN's Willie Weinbaum's excerpts of  interview with Joe Namath discussing Derek Jeter


http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/yankees/post/_/id/19458/namath-calls-jeter-legend

From neilkaplan at yahoo.com  Sun Jul 10 21:05:11 2011
From: neilkaplan at yahoo.com (Neil Kaplan)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:05:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Home Run Derby - Off Topic
Message-ID: <725912.35432.qm@web120524.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>



 This is off topic but I wanted to share that my oldest son Max had his first 
professional byline today.  An article about the Curse of the Home Run Derby.

http://yhoo.it/qr6yzl


It will be on the front page of Yahoo Sports MLB tomorrow.

He is an applicant for the class of 2016 at NU.

Neil

From neilkaplan at yahoo.com  Sun Jul 10 21:05:11 2011
From: neilkaplan at yahoo.com (Neil Kaplan)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:05:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Home Run Derby - Off Topic
Message-ID: <725912.35432.qm@web120524.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>



 This is off topic but I wanted to share that my oldest son Max had his first 
professional byline today.  An article about the Curse of the Home Run Derby.

http://yhoo.it/qr6yzl


It will be on the front page of Yahoo Sports MLB tomorrow.

He is an applicant for the class of 2016 at NU.

Neil

From nolan at tssi.com  Sun Jul 10 22:37:31 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:37:31 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Home Run Derby - Off Topic
In-Reply-To: <725912.35432.qm@web120524.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20110711033731.74EC961102@romaine.tssi.com>

>  This is off topic but I wanted to share that my oldest son Max had his first 
> professional byline today.  An article about the Curse of the Home Run Derby.
> 
> http://yhoo.it/qr6yzl

Nice article, I've wondered about the HRD's impact on its participants.

> It will be on the front page of Yahoo Sports MLB tomorrow.
> 
> He is an applicant for the class of 2016 at NU.

J-school?  Having that on his resume will be nice.  :-)


From nolan at tssi.com  Sun Jul 10 22:37:31 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:37:31 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Home Run Derby - Off Topic
In-Reply-To: <725912.35432.qm@web120524.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20110711033731.74EC961102@romaine.tssi.com>

>  This is off topic but I wanted to share that my oldest son Max had his first 
> professional byline today.  An article about the Curse of the Home Run Derby.
> 
> http://yhoo.it/qr6yzl

Nice article, I've wondered about the HRD's impact on its participants.

> It will be on the front page of Yahoo Sports MLB tomorrow.
> 
> He is an applicant for the class of 2016 at NU.

J-school?  Having that on his resume will be nice.  :-)


From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Wed Jul 13 21:15:22 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:15:22 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] prediction
Message-ID: <e9e61.631c2993.3b4fab3a@aol.com>

Luke will win the open, St Georges is perfect for his game, control, iron  
play and putting.

From Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com  Thu Jul 14 08:29:19 2011
From: Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com (Weinbaum, Willie)
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:29:19 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] FW: Best of NU alum Seth Meyers' ESPYs monologue
Message-ID: <1F89BB2CE7A5B94D969618E8CC769CC3721BE58C@XCHGBRS4.corp.espn.pvt>

The proceeds from tonight's show go to a very worthy charity: The Los Angeles Dodgers of America. ... Frank McCourt told Matt Kemp, 'Have fun tonight,' and then added, 'If they have any ketchup packets, grab as many as you can, because we have run out of ketchup.' ... The Dodgers are so broke, three of their players tested positive for Ramen Noodles."

Now it would be easy for me to stand up here and make fun of LeBron and the Miami Heat, so here it goes: LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade refer to themselves as 'The Big Three' in honor of how many quarters they play. ... Congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks for finally bringing an NBA championship to the city of Cleveland. ... Congratulations to Mavs Owner Mark Cuban. I think we can all agree it's nice when good things happen to loud billionaires.


From nolan at tssi.com  Thu Jul 14 13:13:05 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:13:05 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] prediction
In-Reply-To: <e9e61.631c2993.3b4fab3a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20110714181305.950CD61112@romaine.tssi.com>

> Luke will win the open, St Georges is perfect for his game, control, iron  
> play and putting.

Luke Donald shot a 1 over 71 in the first round.  The best round of 
the day was a 65 by Thomas Bjorn.  Bjorn blew a 2 stroke lead in 
the last three holes the last time the British Open was played on 
this course, in 2003.
--
Mike Nolan


From Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com  Thu Jul 14 13:36:15 2011
From: Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com (Beamsley, Jeff)
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:36:15 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] prediction
In-Reply-To: <20110714181305.950CD61112@romaine.tssi.com>
References: <e9e61.631c2993.3b4fab3a@aol.com>
 <20110714181305.950CD61112@romaine.tssi.com>
Message-ID: <FA7822545C26F244823CA5D312ABBDEA07A284E0@nasa-dtw-ex006.nasa.cpwr.corp>

Luke is right in the mix with a bunch of other folks on what was a very
difficult day because of the weather.

I would like to see Luke do well, but I think McIlroy has the inside
track right now.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com]
On Behalf Of Mike Nolan
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:13 PM
To: MHRJGScott at aol.com
Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] prediction

> Luke will win the open, St Georges is perfect for his game, control,
iron  
> play and putting.

Luke Donald shot a 1 over 71 in the first round.  The best round of 
the day was a 65 by Thomas Bjorn.  Bjorn blew a 2 stroke lead in 
the last three holes the last time the British Open was played on 
this course, in 2003.
--
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From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Thu Jul 14 14:49:07 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:49:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] prediction
Message-ID: <3569.7824395e.3b50a233@aol.com>

Luke did not play particularly well but he looked great in his purple  
sweater.

From jintsjason at me.com  Thu Jul 14 14:51:20 2011
From: jintsjason at me.com (Jason Singer)
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:51:20 -0700
Subject: [NU Sports] prediction
In-Reply-To: <3569.7824395e.3b50a233@aol.com>
References: <3569.7824395e.3b50a233@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C6F96ED1-1618-42FE-ACD5-DC80136A7AC9@me.com>

Apparently the morning group had to deal with terrible wind conditions, while those in the afternoon had no wind, so most of the their scores were much higher. Luke will come back to the field.


Jason Singer
jintsjason at me.com
jason at jasonsinger.com




On Jul 14, 2011, at 12:49 PM, MHRJGScott at aol.com wrote:

> Luke did not play particularly well but he looked great in his purple  
> sweater.
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From CHerron604 at aol.com  Mon Jul 18 17:06:51 2011
From: CHerron604 at aol.com (CHerron604 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:06:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
Message-ID: <6e77f.141a1388.3b56087a@aol.com>

Being bored (and sweltering in Chicago), let us talk about the glorious  
sport of football.   Imho, I see our schedule breaking down into 3  parts...
 
The good - 
 
Nebraska
Michigan State
 
Teams like us -
 
Michigan
Iowa
Boston College
Illinois
Penn State
 
The Bad
 
Eastern Illinois
Army
Indiana
Minnesota
Rice
 
If we fall to the good teams, and beat the bad teams, we can probably go  
5-2.  That leaves 5 teams like us - if we can go 3-2 against them.   Does 
anybody else see 8-4 (4-4) possible ?  Perhaps the other Texas bowl  game ?  
Also, a good year to miss Wisconsin and Ohio State...
 
Chuck Herron   Tech '85

From Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com  Wed Jul 20 10:23:50 2011
From: Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com (Beamsley, Jeff)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:23:50 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <6e77f.141a1388.3b56087a@aol.com>
References: <6e77f.141a1388.3b56087a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <FA7822545C26F244823CA5D312ABBDEA07A28CBA@nasa-dtw-ex006.nasa.cpwr.corp>

I think it all depends on how Persa plays.  If he plays like the Persa
of old and stays healthy, I think we can make it to the first league
championship game.  His stats last year had him in the top five QB's in
the country in several categories.  If he has lost sufficient quickness
that he can't effectively run the ball, and we don't find somebody else
to force the D to respect the run, 6-6 could be a struggle.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com]
On Behalf Of CHerron604 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 6:07 PM
To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk

Being bored (and sweltering in Chicago), let us talk about the glorious

sport of football.   Imho, I see our schedule breaking down into 3
parts...
 
The good - 
 
Nebraska
Michigan State
 
Teams like us -
 
Michigan
Iowa
Boston College
Illinois
Penn State
 
The Bad
 
Eastern Illinois
Army
Indiana
Minnesota
Rice
 
If we fall to the good teams, and beat the bad teams, we can probably go

5-2.  That leaves 5 teams like us - if we can go 3-2 against them.
Does 
anybody else see 8-4 (4-4) possible ?  Perhaps the other Texas bowl
game ?  
Also, a good year to miss Wisconsin and Ohio State...
 
Chuck Herron   Tech '85
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From nolan at tssi.com  Wed Jul 20 10:28:26 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:28:26 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <6e77f.141a1388.3b56087a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20110720152826.61D44644E7@romaine.tssi.com>

> Being bored (and sweltering in Chicago), let us talk about the glorious  
> sport of football.   Imho, I see our schedule breaking down into 3  parts...
>  
> The good - 
>  
> Nebraska
> Michigan State

> Teams like us -
>  
> Michigan
> Iowa
> Boston College
> Illinois
> Penn State
  
I'm not sure you have Michigan State and Iowa in the right categories, MSU was INCREDIBLY lucky
last year, such as their last minute wins against both Notre Dame and us, and I don't think
they'll get away with that two years in a row.  Iowa is finally getting consistent, but they
do have a few key people to replace.  

Michigan may be a year or two away from being back in the 'good' category, it'll depend on what 
their new coach can do with what he's been dealt.  The Zook has to deliver at Illinois or
he'll be out.  (But haven't people said that for the past several seasons?)

It seems like nearly every time people write off Penn State, they have a banner year.  JoePa
should have several good years left in him, if that *&&^^ Graham Spanier lets him stay on.
--
Mike Nolan


From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Wed Jul 20 10:32:03 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:32:03 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
Message-ID: <ced6.74f034ab.3b584ef3@aol.com>

With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!

From neonrye at aol.com  Wed Jul 20 10:47:05 2011
From: neonrye at aol.com (neonrye at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:47:05 +0000
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
Message-ID: <405349047-1311176724-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-263015019-@b25.c19.bise6.blackberry>

Does anybody know the current status of Persa's health/rehab/mobility?  I have searched in vain online for any updates or reports.  


Paul Levinson
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Sent: Jul 20, 2011 11:32 AM

With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!
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From alan.abrahamson at gmail.com  Wed Jul 20 10:51:06 2011
From: alan.abrahamson at gmail.com (Alan Abrahamson)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:51:06 -0700
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <405349047-1311176724-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-263015019-@b25.c19.bise6.blackberry>
References: <405349047-1311176724-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-263015019-@b25.c19.bise6.blackberry>
Message-ID: <-8357853189182018405@unknownmsgid>

OK, I'm going to go all in on the purple kool-aid, ladies and gentlemen.

If - big if - Persa is healthy, I think we are in for a banner year.

Teams win with fifth-year seniors and experience.

Persa is a legit Heisman candidate.  The stats show he is one of the
best qb's in the country.

The stats also show he is playing behind the second-most experienced
offensive line in the United States.

I say, bring it on.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 20, 2011, at 8:45 AM, "neonrye at aol.com" <neonrye at aol.com> wrote:

> Does anybody know the current status of Persa's health/rehab/mobility?  I have searched in vain online for any updates or reports.
>
>
> Paul Levinson
> ------Original Message------
> From: MHRJGScott at aol.com
> Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
> To: nolan at tssi.com
> To: CHerron604 at aol.com
> Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk
> Sent: Jul 20, 2011 11:32 AM
>
> With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!
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From j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu  Wed Jul 20 10:59:12 2011
From: j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu (Jonathan Hodges)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:59:12 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <-8357853189182018405@unknownmsgid>
References: <405349047-1311176724-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-263015019-@b25.c19.bise6.blackberry>
 <-8357853189182018405@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <CAAxRJu6G398+h4RD3tqSRThyhRVL4S9xuXjFwXt3iVBXC1KVVg@mail.gmail.com>

I've been out of the loop for some time, but this conversation has
missed what is likely the most glaring deficiency, which was
especially obvious over the final 3 games of last season: defense.
While Persa's ability to lead the ball-control offense certainly
helps, it still won't fix the problem of just not being able to stop
anyone, especially on the ground.  This will be especially critical
when facing a team like Nebraska whose strength is easily on defense
and won't let even great offensive teams run up the score.

Jonathan

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Alan Abrahamson
<alan.abrahamson at gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, I'm going to go all in on the purple kool-aid, ladies and gentlemen.
>
> If - big if - Persa is healthy, I think we are in for a banner year.
>
> Teams win with fifth-year seniors and experience.
>
> Persa is a legit Heisman candidate. ?The stats show he is one of the
> best qb's in the country.
>
> The stats also show he is playing behind the second-most experienced
> offensive line in the United States.
>
> I say, bring it on.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 20, 2011, at 8:45 AM, "neonrye at aol.com" <neonrye at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anybody know the current status of Persa's health/rehab/mobility? ?I have searched in vain online for any updates or reports.
>>
>>
>> Paul Levinson
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: MHRJGScott at aol.com
>> Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
>> To: nolan at tssi.com
>> To: CHerron604 at aol.com
>> Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
>> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk
>> Sent: Jul 20, 2011 11:32 AM
>>
>> With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!
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>>
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>>
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From tkmaycock at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 20 11:01:00 2011
From: tkmaycock at yahoo.com (Tom Maycock)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <ced6.74f034ab.3b584ef3@aol.com>
References: <ced6.74f034ab.3b584ef3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1311177660.12032.YahooMailRC@web161020.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

> With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO  CATS!!!


I'd say *at least* 8-4. 

I expect a season very much along the lines of 2008-2010, where the team is 
talented enough to be in almost every game (if not every game), with a bunch of 
close games where the difference between 6-6 and 10-2 (11-1?) comes down to a 
few plays here and there. 

Consider last year: even with a shaky defense and a new starting QB, the Cats 
easily could have had 9 wins, maybe 10. Maybe more if Persa hadn't been injured. 
I figure Wisky was probably the only game we had very little chance of winning 
even with a healthy Persa. 

Everything else was doable, and the Cats were somewhat unfortunate not to pull 
out one or two of those. 

Of course, we were also fortunate not to have given away games against teams we 
were better than (Minny, CMU, Indiana). 

If Persa is close to his form of 2010, and barring other major injuries, the 
offense should be significantly better this year at nearly every position. 
Defense is the issue. I expect more consistency than last year, but there are 
some holes to fill. If there is a drop-off there from 2010, it will be a long 
year. If they can just improve a little bit, well, that second half of the 2011 
season could get very interesting. 

Tom


From alan.abrahamson at gmail.com  Wed Jul 20 11:13:46 2011
From: alan.abrahamson at gmail.com (Alan Abrahamson)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:13:46 -0700
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <CAAxRJu6G398+h4RD3tqSRThyhRVL4S9xuXjFwXt3iVBXC1KVVg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <405349047-1311176724-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-263015019-@b25.c19.bise6.blackberry>
 <-8357853189182018405@unknownmsgid>
 <CAAxRJu6G398+h4RD3tqSRThyhRVL4S9xuXjFwXt3iVBXC1KVVg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8301679565501415625@unknownmsgid>

Yes, true -- but what Persa does is enable us to keep the ball for
15-. 18-, whatever-play drives.

That's why we got killed by Illinois and Wisconsin. They kept getting
the ball. Our playbook is predicated on us controlling the ball. It
wears the other team out physically and mentally.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 20, 2011, at 8:59 AM, Jonathan Hodges
<j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu> wrote:

> I've been out of the loop for some time, but this conversation has
> missed what is likely the most glaring deficiency, which was
> especially obvious over the final 3 games of last season: defense.
> While Persa's ability to lead the ball-control offense certainly
> helps, it still won't fix the problem of just not being able to stop
> anyone, especially on the ground.  This will be especially critical
> when facing a team like Nebraska whose strength is easily on defense
> and won't let even great offensive teams run up the score.
>
> Jonathan
>
> On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Alan Abrahamson
> <alan.abrahamson at gmail.com> wrote:
>> OK, I'm going to go all in on the purple kool-aid, ladies and gentlemen.
>>
>> If - big if - Persa is healthy, I think we are in for a banner year.
>>
>> Teams win with fifth-year seniors and experience.
>>
>> Persa is a legit Heisman candidate.  The stats show he is one of the
>> best qb's in the country.
>>
>> The stats also show he is playing behind the second-most experienced
>> offensive line in the United States.
>>
>> I say, bring it on.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 20, 2011, at 8:45 AM, "neonrye at aol.com" <neonrye at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Does anybody know the current status of Persa's health/rehab/mobility?  I have searched in vain online for any updates or reports.
>>>
>>>
>>> Paul Levinson
>>> ------Original Message------
>>> From: MHRJGScott at aol.com
>>> Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
>>> To: nolan at tssi.com
>>> To: CHerron604 at aol.com
>>> Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
>>> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk
>>> Sent: Jul 20, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>
>>> With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!
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From Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com  Wed Jul 20 11:29:16 2011
From: Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com (Beamsley, Jeff)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:29:16 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
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I agree that the defense has to get better if we are going to see a run at a League Championship.

In my 10-2 scenario, I had us losing to Nebraska and dropping the season opener to BC, both for the same reasons - their defense shuts down our offense.  I think that we can beat MSU late in the season because MSU hasn't demonstrated that they can finish any season.  We also have a pretty easy run up to that game to generate some momentum with Rice and Minny.  That still means that we have to beat PSU in Evanston (have we ever done that?), Iowa on the road, and Illinois early in the season when they still feel good about themselves.

Nebraska, in comparison, has a non-con game against Washington and a BT sched that goes Wisky, OSU, Minny, and MSU to start.  If they make it through that schedule with less than two losses, they deserve to play in the league championship game.  They finish up the season with road games at PSU and UoM, and Iowa at home which should be a great game and could determine who goes to the championship.

So like all of our runs at a BT championship, the stars will have to align for something special to happen, but we have had a history of stellar alignment when we've had a senior QB running the show.  Hopefully that will happen this year too.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hodges
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 11:59 AM
To: Alan Abrahamson
Cc: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com; nwu-sports at tssi.com
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk

I've been out of the loop for some time, but this conversation has
missed what is likely the most glaring deficiency, which was
especially obvious over the final 3 games of last season: defense.
While Persa's ability to lead the ball-control offense certainly
helps, it still won't fix the problem of just not being able to stop
anyone, especially on the ground.  This will be especially critical
when facing a team like Nebraska whose strength is easily on defense
and won't let even great offensive teams run up the score.

Jonathan

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Alan Abrahamson
<alan.abrahamson at gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, I'm going to go all in on the purple kool-aid, ladies and gentlemen.
>
> If - big if - Persa is healthy, I think we are in for a banner year.
>
> Teams win with fifth-year seniors and experience.
>
> Persa is a legit Heisman candidate. ?The stats show he is one of the
> best qb's in the country.
>
> The stats also show he is playing behind the second-most experienced
> offensive line in the United States.
>
> I say, bring it on.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 20, 2011, at 8:45 AM, "neonrye at aol.com" <neonrye at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anybody know the current status of Persa's health/rehab/mobility? ?I have searched in vain online for any updates or reports.
>>
>>
>> Paul Levinson
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: MHRJGScott at aol.com
>> Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
>> To: nolan at tssi.com
>> To: CHerron604 at aol.com
>> Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
>> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk
>> Sent: Jul 20, 2011 11:32 AM
>>
>> With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
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From tbng at comcast.net  Wed Jul 20 13:08:03 2011
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:08:03 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
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We have so many ifs that we could go 10 - 3 (or better) or 4 - 8, although 
.500 is likely.

We have a few certainties:

1. Barring injury, we should have the Big Ten's best quarterback, and I'd 
say that even if Terrell Pryor had stayed in the league, tattoos and all.
2. I believe we have the best corps of receivers in school history.  While 
we have no stud (although Ebert is quality), as a group, they are bigger and 
faster than usual for NU, and we have a bunch of them.
3. We have a stud at blocking back.  I'd like to see Duhsmore run the ball 
in short yardage.
4. We have a stud at head coach who bleeds purple and gets better every 
season.

Alas, we have a lot of uncertanties:

1. The offensive line.  They are now a mature group and have no more 
excuses.  But will they gel?  They can't play like last year.
2. The defensive line.  They stunk in last season's final four games and 
were hardly blocks of granite before that.  We have to get a MUCH better 
pass rush from the front four.  I do look for a good season from Quentin 
Williams and Vince Browne - if they remain healthy - and DiNardo might be 
another notch tougher.  We need a LOT more success from the DLs, especially 
the interior linemen.
3. Linebackers.  Honestly, I don't know what to expect.  We need outside LBs 
who can tackle wideouts in space and big running backs in the middle, and 
that's something we haven't had very often.
4. Running game.  It improved by season's end last year but never came close 
to being good.  I don't see anyone who reminds me of Damien Anderson, but if 
the offensive line steps it up by two floors, someone may emerge.  Maybe the 
pistol offense will help.
5. Secondary.  I don't think they were as bad as some believed last season, 
given that the defensive line put more pressure on their own secondary than 
opposing quarterbacks.  There is experience at cornerback but lots of youth 
elsewhere.  Are they more talented than those they replaced?  We'll see.
6. Special teams.  Kick coverage last year may have been the best in team 
history, and we should expect the same this season.  But performance 
elsewhere was spotty at best.  Someone must kick PATs and FGs with 
consistency, and punting must become a well executed job, not an adventure.

That are probably too many uncertanties to hope that they all come out on 
the good side.  If all those uncertain aspects falter, we're toast.  If they 
all soar, we're toasting.  Somewhere in between is more likely.  The keys 
are the two lines.  I believe the OL has a chance to show dramatic 
improvement, but I am less sanguine about the DL, especially if our starters 
go down.


From hakirsch at aol.com  Wed Jul 20 13:31:19 2011
From: hakirsch at aol.com (hakirsch at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:31:19 +0000
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <A6451C4AF92747CE91951F23D17CB3F0@dennismachine>
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Dennis

Do you think we need a big man ?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "Dennis W. Brandt" <tbng at comcast.net>
Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:08:03 
To: <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
Reply-To: "Dennis W. Brandt" <tbng at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk

We have so many ifs that we could go 10 - 3 (or better) or 4 - 8, although 
.500 is likely.

We have a few certainties:

1. Barring injury, we should have the Big Ten's best quarterback, and I'd 
say that even if Terrell Pryor had stayed in the league, tattoos and all.
2. I believe we have the best corps of receivers in school history.  While 
we have no stud (although Ebert is quality), as a group, they are bigger and 
faster than usual for NU, and we have a bunch of them.
3. We have a stud at blocking back.  I'd like to see Duhsmore run the ball 
in short yardage.
4. We have a stud at head coach who bleeds purple and gets better every 
season.

Alas, we have a lot of uncertanties:

1. The offensive line.  They are now a mature group and have no more 
excuses.  But will they gel?  They can't play like last year.
2. The defensive line.  They stunk in last season's final four games and 
were hardly blocks of granite before that.  We have to get a MUCH better 
pass rush from the front four.  I do look for a good season from Quentin 
Williams and Vince Browne - if they remain healthy - and DiNardo might be 
another notch tougher.  We need a LOT more success from the DLs, especially 
the interior linemen.
3. Linebackers.  Honestly, I don't know what to expect.  We need outside LBs 
who can tackle wideouts in space and big running backs in the middle, and 
that's something we haven't had very often.
4. Running game.  It improved by season's end last year but never came close 
to being good.  I don't see anyone who reminds me of Damien Anderson, but if 
the offensive line steps it up by two floors, someone may emerge.  Maybe the 
pistol offense will help.
5. Secondary.  I don't think they were as bad as some believed last season, 
given that the defensive line put more pressure on their own secondary than 
opposing quarterbacks.  There is experience at cornerback but lots of youth 
elsewhere.  Are they more talented than those they replaced?  We'll see.
6. Special teams.  Kick coverage last year may have been the best in team 
history, and we should expect the same this season.  But performance 
elsewhere was spotty at best.  Someone must kick PATs and FGs with 
consistency, and punting must become a well executed job, not an adventure.

That are probably too many uncertanties to hope that they all come out on 
the good side.  If all those uncertain aspects falter, we're toast.  If they 
all soar, we're toasting.  Somewhere in between is more likely.  The keys 
are the two lines.  I believe the OL has a chance to show dramatic 
improvement, but I am less sanguine about the DL, especially if our starters 
go down.

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From tkmaycock at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 20 15:13:57 2011
From: tkmaycock at yahoo.com (Tom Maycock)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:13:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
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> Do you think we need a big man ?


:-)

For what it's worth, I'd consider Ebert a "stud" receiver for sure. Dunsmore too 
(if he stays healthy). And guys like Fields, Jones, Lawrence, Mark, and Brown 
could all be huge contributors. 

The O-line needs to give Persa more time then they did last year. If that 
happens, the combination of Persa plus those receivers will be deadly. And if 
the running holes are better, and Trumpy, Smith, Schmidt have improved, look 
out.

Tom


From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 20 15:26:35 2011
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:26:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
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I'm all for football talk anytime of the year ... and also thankful that I'm in Arizona and not the midwest with that heat wave plus humidity. :)

I agree our schedule is favorable (missing OSU and UW - though that became a heck of a lot less favorable a few months ago) ... but we still have a pretty tough road to Indy (OSU's downfall actually hurt us there, as it would have been better if they had been up on their game to give UNL another loss). I like that most people are overlooking us in the HuskerHype ... though I wish people weren't overlooking Iowa as much. :)

Breaking down our schedule ...

FIRST THIRD
* The opener at Boston College is the typical NU non conference trap game - I hope Fitz has cured us of this habit, but that game could go either way. Hopefully Persa will be back at full strength.
* Other than that, we should be able to beat EIU and Army for a 3-0 (or 2-1 at worst) start
* The Illinois game could be big on Oct. 1 ... thankfully we have a by week to prepare. We owe them one for Wrigley last year and although it's early for a rivlary game (thanks Big Ten STUPID DIVISIONS for that), hopefully we get up for the game and start the league on a winning note.

SECOND THIRD
* Here comes the big stretch that will make or break the season ... hopefully we learned from last year. In 2010, we had Purdue and MSU at home for a huge homestand - we came in 5-0 and left 5-2 with two games we could have won but gave away (especially that Purdue game under the lights).
* This year, it's a three game mega-stretch, all under the prime time lights with two at home: Michigan, Penn State and @ Iowa. Michigan will be better than under RichRod, Iowa will be gunning for us and PSU is the only team not wearing red and white that I can legitimately see in Indianapolis for the title game. This is where Persa needs to shine and the team needs to rise to the moment at home. If we can make it out of this stretch at 2-1, then we could be in for a special season. Our season comes down to the 15 days between Oct. 8 and 22 ... are we ready for prime time?
* The last game in October at Indiana could be a doughnut game if we come off the night stretch strong and are looking ahead to Lincoln - but we should win.

FINAL THIRD
* The November opener at Nebraska is the one game on our schedule I'm having a hard time expecting victory with ... even if the pre-OSU collapse scenario where I could see us in Indy, it still had us slipping up in Lincoln but UNL losing one more league game than us with those games at Wisky, PSU and the Bucknuts at home. Still, if we come out of the prime time stretch strong, it could be a big attention game for NU.
* Rice and Minnesota at home are must-wins ... which along with gottawins EIU, Army, Indiana and Illinois are the six wins necessary for a bowl berth. Gotta win the gottawins!
* The finale is the big ??? of the season ... mostly because Sparty could come into that game playing for a big bowl if they have a magical run like last year ... or (more likely) beat up after a tough schedule and breaks that didn't go their way this year (and we all know that when the going gets tough, Sparty folds). We've struggled with MSU lately, but it's not out of our reach - especially if it's not a big deal to MSU.

If healthy, I love our chances in just about every game with Persa and our returning players ... I'd like to see a bit more solid running game and defensive help (as always), but I think we're right there with Iowa to challenge for a spot in Indy if the Huskers slip up because they're not in Big XII land anymore and have to show up every week. :) I'm hoping 10-2, but we'll see how that opener at BC goes before worrying about the 15 days in October. In bowl terms, the league will likely get its two B(C)S teams, and with OSU out of the mix, that should bump everyone up a notch. I'm thinking somewhere in Florida???

As for the league, I don't think Nebraska's cakewalk will be as easy as the experts think (don't they remember PSU's arrival in the league they were supposed to dominate???), but it sure looks like the opening night Husker-Badger game will be repeated in Indianapolis. The league schedulemakers did do something right, though, as PSU-Wisconsin and Iowa-UNL are both set for the final weekend and both games likely match up the top two teams in the divisions. I just can't wait for all the great matchups yearlong with the new league. It's gonna be fun!

GO CATS!!!
-SjT
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sjtruog at yahoo.com
GO CATS!!! GEAUX SAINTS!!!
Super Bowl XLIV Champions!
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From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Wed Jul 20 15:33:46 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:33:46 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Rick Reilly
Message-ID: <c1e32.420b03b4.3b5895aa@aol.com>

Never really liked him, less now.
 
<_http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/6783415/rick-reilly-nebraska-big-ten-pr
imer_ 
(http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/6783415/rick-reilly-nebraska-big-ten-primer) >

From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Wed Jul 20 15:36:19 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:36:19 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
Message-ID: <c21be.55f4e9d9.3b589643@aol.com>

If we can shut down the BC running game I will feel a lot better about the  
rest of the season.

From neonrye at aol.com  Wed Jul 20 15:40:39 2011
From: neonrye at aol.com (neonrye at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:40:39 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] (no subject)
Message-ID: <8CE15346B8A3D7E-1DC0-B361@webmail-d043.sysops.aol.com>


Great column from Rick Reilly in espn.com today, introducing Nebraska--with tongue planted firmly in cheek--to its fellow Big 10 playmates:  http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/6783415/rick-reilly-nebraska-big-ten-primer






From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 20 16:12:57 2011
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:12:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Fw:  Rick Reilly
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Reilly is like nails on chalkboard for me - always has been, even more so once he went to ESPN and got air time along with column inches for his overly waxy cornball 5-year-old observations.



This article does nothing to change my mind - I dunno who's checked out a college football game more recently, Rick or Beano Cook - they both seem to be living in the college football era of the 1980s.

GO CATS!!!
-SjT

PS - Regarding your PSU wrap and final line, Rick? Penn State is 27-14-2 in bowl games (and 7-3 in their last 10 against the not-so-slow SEC). If you're going to make lame jokes, at least know what you're trying to joke about.
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To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 1:33 PM
Subject: [NU Sports] Rick Reilly

Never really liked him, less now.

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From rstetson at capps-assoc.com  Wed Jul 20 16:37:08 2011
From: rstetson at capps-assoc.com (Roy S. Lamberton)
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:37:08 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
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I suspect the addition of the "pistol" set will help the RB's get going down field, since
with the shorter set, they're at the LOS inside of 2 steps.

It does put pressure on the OL to get out and block faster, and we might see them change
away from the zone schemes they've used in the past.

The Pistol set also puts a big premium on the QB dropping back faster, and the pass
blocking pushing the DL outside away from the middle.

Good thing is that Persa can snap the ball out to a WR or Slot as soon as he gets the
ball, and the DB's set up.


Important thing for the running game is everyone has had a year of watching what they did
on film and adjusting. All those times we groaned because a runner cut back up when he
should have kept going have been analyzed, and the RB's have hopefully taken directions. 

There are also a couple of younger speedsters on the roster now who need to come in and
show what they can do. A little up front blocking and who knows, we might have another
1,000 yd rusher.

rsl



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------------------------------------------------
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down to vote on what is for dinner."

"You have a republic, madam, if you can keep it"

==========  Go Cats -? Beat 'em All  ===========


-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of
CHerron604 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 6:07 PM
To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk

Being bored (and sweltering in Chicago), let us talk about the glorious  
sport of football.   Imho, I see our schedule breaking down into 3  parts...
 
The good - 
 
Nebraska
Michigan State
 
Teams like us -
 
Michigan
Iowa
Boston College
Illinois
Penn State
 
The Bad
 
Eastern Illinois
Army
Indiana
Minnesota
Rice
 
If we fall to the good teams, and beat the bad teams, we can probably go  
5-2.  That leaves 5 teams like us - if we can go 3-2 against them.   Does 
anybody else see 8-4 (4-4) possible ?  Perhaps the other Texas bowl  game ?  
Also, a good year to miss Wisconsin and Ohio State...
 
Chuck Herron   Tech '85
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From jleonard518 at yahoo.com  Thu Jul 21 11:46:09 2011
From: jleonard518 at yahoo.com (Jim Leonard)
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:46:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] NU Marketing contact?
Message-ID: <1311266769.72748.YahooMailNeo@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have a ideas that I would like to share with the NU Athletic Department. Some pertain to marketing and some to the game day experience at NU. Does anyone have the email address of a good contact on Central Street?
?
Go Cats!
Jim


From neonrye at aol.com  Thu Jul 21 17:52:28 2011
From: neonrye at aol.com (neonrye at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:52:28 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Persa/Fitz Quotes
Message-ID: <8CE161000593B3B-EB0-2F338@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com>


Some great quotes from Fitz in this article from yesterday's Trib, including this one about Mr. Persa that was music to this alum's ears:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-northwestern-coaches-feel-the-buzz-20110720,0,736963.story

"Fitzgerald also said that rehabbing quarterback Dan Persa ?is gaining on 100 percent. We expect him to rock and roll at the start of camp (Aug. 6).? 

By the way, Listers, I will be going to the opener at BC on Sept. 3rd and the Pre-game Tailgate sponsored by the NAA.  I hope to meet some (many?) of you there, like we all did before the Outback Bowl.  Ditto for the game at Army two weeks later on Sept. 17th--and by the way, the Tailgate/Ticket Package has been SOLD OUT for some time--so our NY-based alums are coming out in full force for Fitz's Fightin' 'Cats and their Heisman candidate (?).  

Paul Levinson




From wildelk2 at aol.com  Thu Jul 21 20:34:31 2011
From: wildelk2 at aol.com (wildelk2 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:34:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <CAAxRJu6G398+h4RD3tqSRThyhRVL4S9xuXjFwXt3iVBXC1KVVg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <405349047-1311176724-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-263015019-@b25.c19.bise6.blackberry><-8357853189182018405@unknownmsgid>
 <CAAxRJu6G398+h4RD3tqSRThyhRVL4S9xuXjFwXt3iVBXC1KVVg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CE1626A2F6F340-6C0-A228@web-mmc-m03.sysops.aol.com>

   Agree with Mr. Hodges.  For all the so-called good defensive players we had last year, the last 3 games were horrific.  Even Texas Tech ran the ball with success. Yuch.  But its a new season; if the defense can play like it did for the 1st 9 games (which was suspect to begin with), we'll be in every game, and win most of them.  I believe we'll FINALLY run the ball with great effectiveness this season, and that will help our defense as well as Persa not having to run for his life.  I look for great things from Trumpy, Smith and Schmidt running behind an offensive line that will live up to its billing.
   One thing I disagree with the consensus: if Persa isn't healed or gets hurt, our season takes a hit.  BS. Colter and/or Watkins benefited from last year's playing time, and I see the running game getting yards like Herron and Wright did this decade (ooops, the last decade:).  Obviously Persa is the best option, but our season won't go down the drain if Persa goes down.




Early prediction:  The only reason I'm not calling for a BCS type of year is questions on defense and uncertainty in our kicking game.  If we can get those areas ironed out early in the season, LOOK OUT.  We'll learn much at BC and at Army; especially Army to see how we stand up against a run-oriented team.  I'd be torqued if we don't go at least 8-4; hopefully better. Let's see how Kenosha goes; hopefully we'll know how Persa's doing at that point.


    GO CATS!!              Eric





-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathan Hodges <j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu>
To: Alan Abrahamson <alan.abrahamson at gmail.com>
Cc: nwu-sports-bounces <nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com>; nwu-sports <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 20, 2011 7:59 am
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk


I've been out of the loop for some time, but this conversation has
missed what is likely the most glaring deficiency, which was
especially obvious over the final 3 games of last season: defense.
While Persa's ability to lead the ball-control offense certainly
helps, it still won't fix the problem of just not being able to stop
anyone, especially on the ground.  This will be especially critical
when facing a team like Nebraska whose strength is easily on defense
and won't let even great offensive teams run up the score.

Jonathan

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Alan Abrahamson
<alan.abrahamson at gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, I'm going to go all in on the purple kool-aid, ladies and gentlemen.
>
> If - big if - Persa is healthy, I think we are in for a banner year.
>
> Teams win with fifth-year seniors and experience.
>
> Persa is a legit Heisman candidate.  The stats show he is one of the
> best qb's in the country.
>
> The stats also show he is playing behind the second-most experienced
> offensive line in the United States.
>
> I say, bring it on.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 20, 2011, at 8:45 AM, "neonrye at aol.com" <neonrye at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anybody know the current status of Persa's health/rehab/mobility?  I 
have searched in vain online for any updates or reports.
>>
>>
>> Paul Levinson
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: MHRJGScott at aol.com
>> Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
>> To: nolan at tssi.com
>> To: CHerron604 at aol.com
>> Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
>> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk
>> Sent: Jul 20, 2011 11:32 AM
>>
>> With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!
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>>
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>>
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Twitter: @hailtopurple
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From wildelk2 at aol.com  Thu Jul 21 20:47:57 2011
From: wildelk2 at aol.com (wildelk2 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:47:57 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Fwd:  Football Talk
In-Reply-To: <8CE1626A2F6F340-6C0-A228@web-mmc-m03.sysops.aol.com>
References: <405349047-1311176724-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-263015019-@b25.c19.bise6.blackberry><-8357853189182018405@unknownmsgid>
 <CAAxRJu6G398+h4RD3tqSRThyhRVL4S9xuXjFwXt3iVBXC1KVVg@mail.gmail.com>
 <8CE1626A2F6F340-6C0-A228@web-mmc-m03.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <8CE162883CA51E0-6C0-A430@web-mmc-m03.sysops.aol.com>







-----Original Message-----
From: wildelk2 <wildelk2 at aol.com>
To: j-hodges <j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu>; nwu-sports <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
Sent: Thu, Jul 21, 2011 5:34 pm
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk


   Agree with Mr. Hodges.  For all the so-called good defensive players we had last year, the last 3 games were horrific.  Even Texas Tech ran the ball with success. Yuch.  But its a new season; if the defense can play like it did for the 1st 9 games (which was suspect to begin with), we'll be in every game, and win most of them.  I believe we'll FINALLY run the ball with great effectiveness this season, and that will help our defense as well as Persa not having to run for his life.  I look for great things from Trumpy, Smith and Schmidt running behind an offensive line that will live up to its billing.
   One thing I disagree with the consensus: if Persa isn't healed or gets hurt, our season takes a hit.  BS. Colter and/or Watkins benefited from last year's playing time, and I see the running game getting yards like Herron and Wright did this decade (ooops, the last decade:).  Obviously Persa is the best option, but our season won't go down the drain if Persa goes down.




Early prediction:  The only reason I'm not calling for a BCS type of year is questions on defense and uncertainty in our kicking game.  If we can get those areas ironed out early in the season, LOOK OUT.  We'll learn much at BC and at Army; especially Army to see how we stand up against a run-oriented team.  I'd be torqued if we don't go at least 8-4; hopefully better. Let's see how Kenosha goes; hopefully we'll know how Persa's doing at that point.


    GO CATS!!              Eric





-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathan Hodges <j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu>
To: Alan Abrahamson <alan.abrahamson at gmail.com>
Cc: nwu-sports-bounces <nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com>; nwu-sports <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 20, 2011 7:59 am
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk


I've been out of the loop for some time, but this conversation has
missed what is likely the most glaring deficiency, which was
especially obvious over the final 3 games of last season: defense.
While Persa's ability to lead the ball-control offense certainly
helps, it still won't fix the problem of just not being able to stop
anyone, especially on the ground.  This will be especially critical
when facing a team like Nebraska whose strength is easily on defense
and won't let even great offensive teams run up the score.

Jonathan

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Alan Abrahamson
<alan.abrahamson at gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, I'm going to go all in on the purple kool-aid, ladies and gentlemen.
>
> If - big if - Persa is healthy, I think we are in for a banner year.
>
> Teams win with fifth-year seniors and experience.
>
> Persa is a legit Heisman candidate.  The stats show he is one of the
> best qb's in the country.
>
> The stats also show he is playing behind the second-most experienced
> offensive line in the United States.
>
> I say, bring it on.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 20, 2011, at 8:45 AM, "neonrye at aol.com" <neonrye at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anybody know the current status of Persa's health/rehab/mobility?  I 
have searched in vain online for any updates or reports.
>>
>>
>> Paul Levinson
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: MHRJGScott at aol.com
>> Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
>> To: nolan at tssi.com
>> To: CHerron604 at aol.com
>> Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
>> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Football Talk
>> Sent: Jul 20, 2011 11:32 AM
>>
>> With a healthy Persa we go 8-4, GO CATS!!!
>> _______________________________________________
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>> nwu-sports at tssi.com
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>>
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>>
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From nolan at tssi.com  Mon Jul 25 14:47:49 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:47:49 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] One down, two to go
Message-ID: <20110725194749.46A106402A@romaine.tssi.com>

Well, the NFL has settled its fiscal crisis, now it remains to be
seen if Congress or the NBA can do the same.  

In the spirit of encouraging a rare and spontaneous outbreak of patriotic
cooperation among our elected leaders, here's a link to a flash 
mob video from July 1st.  (I would have loved to have been at this one!)

http://www.thomasjwestmusic.com/apps/blog/show/7592895
--
Mike Nolan


From Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com  Wed Jul 27 06:43:52 2011
From: Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com (Weinbaum, Willie)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:43:52 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] FW: re: NU alum Darren Rovell
Message-ID: <1F89BB2CE7A5B94D969618E8CC769CC37259164F@XCHGBRS4.corp.espn.pvt>

http://www.cnbc.com/id/43855147


From nolan at tssi.com  Wed Jul 27 10:23:38 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:23:38 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] FW: re: NU alum Darren Rovell
In-Reply-To: <1F89BB2CE7A5B94D969618E8CC769CC37259164F@XCHGBRS4.corp.espn.pvt>
Message-ID: <20110727152339.27BF764501@romaine.tssi.com>

> http://www.cnbc.com/id/43855147

I can't say singing the national anthem is on my bucket list,
though narrating "Peter and the Wolf" is.

(My singing would make Roseanne Barr sound good.)
--
Mike Nolan


From tbng at comcast.net  Wed Jul 27 13:00:17 2011
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:00:17 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] FW: re: NU alum Darren Rovell
References: <20110727152339.27BF764501@romaine.tssi.com>
Message-ID: <1246E7A0379E43FBBD98BA7EB03DE847@dennismachine>

> I can't say singing the national anthem is on my bucket list,
> though narrating "Peter and the Wolf" is.
> 
> (My singing would make Roseanne Barr sound good.)
> --
> Mike Nolan

Just don't grab your crotch and spit after the wolf gets the duck.


From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Wed Jul 27 15:18:08 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:18:08 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=A2Corbin_Bryant=2C_Northwestern=2C_D?=
	=?utf-8?q?L?=
Message-ID: <1de44.2a530582.3b61cc7f@aol.com>

Has signed with the Bears, will join Wooten and maybe Roach on the training 
 camp roster.

From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Wed Jul 27 15:57:27 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:57:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] For Wildcat optimists
Message-ID: <28b82.5ad341e3.3b61d5b7@aol.com>

 
Tickets for the inaugural Big Ten Football Championship Game will go on 
sale  to the general public on Saturday, July 30 at 10 a.m. ET. The 2011 Big 
Ten  Football Championship Game will begin at 8:17 p.m. ET on Saturday, 
December 3 at  Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and will be televised by FOX 
Sports. 

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at _www.ticketmaster.com_ 
(http://www.ticketmaster.com/)  or (800) 745-3000, or by visiting  the Lucas 
Oil Stadium ticket office. The Lucas Oil Stadium ticket office will be  open 
10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. The ticket office is also open during  
its regular business hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets 
range  from $50 to $125 depending on seat location. Orders will be limited to 
eight  tickets. 


From hakirsch at aol.com  Wed Jul 27 16:02:47 2011
From: hakirsch at aol.com (hakirsch at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:02:47 +0000
Subject: [NU Sports] For Wildcat optimists
Message-ID: <2026265408-1311800569-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1221643647-@b4.c7.bise6.blackberry>

I m ok if NU is the away team for the game !

Harry
------Original Message------
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com
Sender: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com
To: MHRJGScott at aol.com
To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
Subject: [NU Sports] For Wildcat optimists
Sent: Jul 27, 2011 1:57 PM

 
Tickets for the inaugural Big Ten Football Championship Game will go on 
sale  to the general public on Saturday, July 30 at 10 a.m. ET. The 2011 Big 
Ten  Football Championship Game will begin at 8:17 p.m. ET on Saturday, 
December 3 at  Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and will be televised by FOX 
Sports. 

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at _www.ticketmaster.com_ 
(http://www.ticketmaster.com/)  or (800) 745-3000, or by visiting  the Lucas 
Oil Stadium ticket office. The Lucas Oil Stadium ticket office will be  open 
10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. The ticket office is also open during  
its regular business hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets 
range  from $50 to $125 depending on seat location. Orders will be limited to 
eight  tickets. 

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From neonrye at aol.com  Wed Jul 27 17:08:38 2011
From: neonrye at aol.com (neonrye at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:08:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Barry Cofield Now A Redskin
Message-ID: <8CE1AC0DE9CB7FF-1428-55EEE@webmail-d164.sysops.aol.com>


In free agent signing frenzy our alum has now moved to Giants' NFL East rivals, after Jints stupidly let him walk as free agent:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/barry-cofield-and-redskins-reportedly-agree-to-terms/2011/07/27/gIQAsw0AcI_blog.html

The Giants will regret this down the line, but I really don't care that much, as I am Jets die-hard.

Paul Levinson




From jintsjason at me.com  Wed Jul 27 17:20:00 2011
From: jintsjason at me.com (Jason Singer)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:20:00 -0700
Subject: [NU Sports] Barry Cofield Now A Redskin
In-Reply-To: <8CE1AC0DE9CB7FF-1428-55EEE@webmail-d164.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CE1AC0DE9CB7FF-1428-55EEE@webmail-d164.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <AB0A0479-9A46-4798-8DCA-BC7F487DFF5A@me.com>

With all due respect, the Giants had NO cap room and offered him a substantial contract offer, or as much as they could given their cap status. However, Skins offered more and there was less competition for playing time in Washington. That said, as a Giants fan I am VERY sorry to see him go, but to say the G-men "let him go" is incorrect. He'll be fine there. He won't win another Super Bowl, but he'll be fine. That 2007 ring will always shine bright on his hand...one of three the Giants have collected since the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets won theirs 43 years ago. 

Couldn't resist.

Jason Singer
jintsjason at me.com
www.jasonsinger.com
Please forgive brevity. Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 27, 2011, at 3:08 PM, neonrye at aol.com wrote:

> 
> In free agent signing frenzy our alum has now moved to Giants' NFL East rivals, after Jints stupidly let him walk as free agent:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/barry-cofield-and-redskins-reportedly-agree-to-terms/2011/07/27/gIQAsw0AcI_blog.html
> 
> The Giants will regret this down the line, but I really don't care that much, as I am Jets die-hard.
> 
> Paul Levinson
> 
> 
> 
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From Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com  Wed Jul 27 17:25:27 2011
From: Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com (Weinbaum, Willie)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:25:27 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Barry Cofield Now A Redskin
In-Reply-To: <AB0A0479-9A46-4798-8DCA-BC7F487DFF5A@me.com>
References: <8CE1AC0DE9CB7FF-1428-55EEE@webmail-d164.sysops.aol.com>
 <AB0A0479-9A46-4798-8DCA-BC7F487DFF5A@me.com>
Message-ID: <1F89BB2CE7A5B94D969618E8CC769CC372591EAF@XCHGBRS4.corp.espn.pvt>

Barry was at Madison Square Garden in an NU sweatshirt, rooting on the Cats' men's hoops team in the Holiday Festival last December and couldn't have been more welcoming to all of the NU fans who sought him out at halftime, etc.
We'll miss having him on the Giants and supporting his alma mater's efforts in the NYC area!

-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of Jason Singer
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 6:20 PM
To: Northwestern Wildcats
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Barry Cofield Now A Redskin

With all due respect, the Giants had NO cap room and offered him a substantial contract offer, or as much as they could given their cap status. However, Skins offered more and there was less competition for playing time in Washington. That said, as a Giants fan I am VERY sorry to see him go, but to say the G-men "let him go" is incorrect. He'll be fine there. He won't win another Super Bowl, but he'll be fine. That 2007 ring will always shine bright on his hand...one of three the Giants have collected since the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets won theirs 43 years ago.

Couldn't resist.

Jason Singer
jintsjason at me.com
www.jasonsinger.com
Please forgive brevity. Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 27, 2011, at 3:08 PM, neonrye at aol.com wrote:

>
> In free agent signing frenzy our alum has now moved to Giants' NFL East rivals, after Jints stupidly let him walk as free agent:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/barry-cofield-and-redskins-reportedly-agree-to-terms/2011/07/27/gIQAsw0AcI_blog.html
>
> The Giants will regret this down the line, but I really don't care that much, as I am Jets die-hard.
>
> Paul Levinson
>
>
>
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From AJWDBW at aol.com  Wed Jul 27 18:12:27 2011
From: AJWDBW at aol.com (AJWDBW at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:12:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Barry Cofield Now A Redskin
Message-ID: <4b80f.18aad722.3b61f55b@aol.com>

I have been a lifelong 'skins fan and am absolutely elated. And. yes, the  
New York's will definitely regret it.
Don Williams, C55
 
 
In a message dated 7/27/2011 5:09:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
neonrye at aol.com writes:

The  Giants will regret this down the line, but I really don't care that 
much, as I  am Jets die-hard.



From sportsbiz at gmail.com  Thu Jul 28 12:25:59 2011
From: sportsbiz at gmail.com (Sportsbiz)
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:25:59 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Indiana lands QB
Message-ID: <CAPCH0EM9L0yh-Ku8-oHp9p3CV1xCYL1+_nFLnJVirObZK4bueA@mail.gmail.com>

Kevin Wilson makes his presence felt - he gets a commitment from the top
ranked HS quarterback in the nation:

Top-ranked QB prospect Gunner Kiel chooses
IU<http://www.indystar.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0601/107280371/Top-ranked-QB-prospect-Gunner-Kiel-chooses-IU?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CSports%7Cp>

Should make life more interesting in the other division down the road.
Mark


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From wildelk2 at aol.com  Thu Jul 28 20:54:15 2011
From: wildelk2 at aol.com (wildelk2 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:54:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Indiana lands QB
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Sent: Thu, Jul 28, 2011 9:26 am
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Not a surprise; Walk hired no dummy.  If nothing else, isn't it awesome that IU signed a 4 or 5 star guy, rather than OSU, Alabama, Oklahoma, etc.?   Just my .02.    elk

Kevin Wilson makes his presence felt - he gets a commitment from the top
ranked HS quarterback in the nation:

Top-ranked QB prospect Gunner Kiel chooses
IU<http://www.indystar.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0601/107280371/Top-ranked-QB-prospect-Gunner-Kiel-chooses-IU?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CSports%7Cp>

Should make life more interesting in the other division down the road.
Mark


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From Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com  Fri Jul 29 17:32:21 2011
From: Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com (Weinbaum, Willie)
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:32:21 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] column I wrote on a famous Chicago trade
Message-ID: <1F89BB2CE7A5B94D969618E8CC769CC37263AAA7@XCHGBRS4.corp.espn.pvt>

Thought you folks would be interested in this:

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/columns/story?id=6053505

And the accompanying TV piece is to air this Sunday on Baseball Tonight, Noon & 7p Eastern on ESPN.

From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Fri Jul 29 20:49:40 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:49:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] column I wrote on a famous Chicago trade
Message-ID: <60f51.63244d81.3b64bd34@aol.com>

nice article, I guessed it was that one, some others I found
 
1. Letting Greg Maddox go to free agency.
2. Dennis Eckersley for three  minor leaguers.
3. Bill Madlock for Bobby Murcer.
4. Bruce Sutter for Leon  Durham and Ken Reitz.
5. Lee Smith for Calvin Schraldi and Al Nipper.
6.  Ken Holtzman for Rick Monday.
7. Raphael Palmiero for Mitch Williams and  others.
8. Manny Trillo for Barry Foote and Ted Sizemore.
9. Willie  Hernandez for Doug Jones.
10. Dontrell Willis for Matt Clement and 6-Fingers  Alfonseca
11. Andre Thornton for Steve Renko and Larry  Biittner

From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Fri Jul 29 21:13:34 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:13:34 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] from espn chicago
Message-ID: <61758.36971b69.3b64c2cd@aol.com>

_http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/colleges/post/_/id/3292/nus-persa-gains-men
tal-toughness-from-injury_ 
(http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/colleges/post/_/id/3292/nus-persa-gains-mental-toughness-from-injury) 

From nolan at tssi.com  Fri Jul 29 23:10:10 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:10:10 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] column I wrote on a famous Chicago trade
In-Reply-To: <1F89BB2CE7A5B94D969618E8CC769CC37263AAA7@XCHGBRS4.corp.espn.pvt>
Message-ID: <20110730041010.D96C86402F@romaine.tssi.com>

> Thought you folks would be interested in this:
> 
> http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/columns/story?id=6053505
> 
> And the accompanying TV piece is to air this Sunday on Baseball Tonight, Noon & 7p Eastern on ESPN.

I'm never been completely convinced it was the worst trade in 
baseball history, though it would make most top 10 lists.

(The strangest trade may have been the one back in the 20's between,
I believe, the Dodgers and the Giants, in which a player was sent 
from one team to the other with no compensation whatsoever, and it 
was said that both teams were improved.)

But the Cubbies have had their share of good trades, too, like
the throw-in player in a trade with the Phillies, a kid named 
Ryne Sandberg.  
--
Mike Nolan

BTW, if you're listing Cubs curses, don't forget the cat in 1969.



From tbng at comcast.net  Sat Jul 30 06:58:34 2011
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:58:34 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Worst trade
References: <20110730041010.D96C86402F@romaine.tssi.com>
Message-ID: <94B3C95738AB4378AEE96A2089A5DB88@dennismachine>

Some of the worst baseball trades in history went in the Cubs' favor, and 
the Phillies were the dupes.  In the winter of 1964-65 the Phillies gave the 
Cubs a rookie pitcher named Ferguson Jenkins for Bob Buhl and Larry Jackson. 
Ouch!  Another Phils/Cub trade that backfired (or fore-fired depending on 
which team you support) was one involving Larry Bowa for Ivan DeJesus. 
Included in the deal was a young second basemen named Ryne Sandberg, a 
player that both teams viewed as a throw-in.  Double ouch! 


From nolan at tssi.com  Sat Jul 30 09:30:01 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:30:01 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Worst trade
In-Reply-To: <94B3C95738AB4378AEE96A2089A5DB88@dennismachine>
Message-ID: <20110730143001.ED9E964597@romaine.tssi.com>

I still think the worst trade (or at least transaction) of all
time has to be when the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees 
for $125,000 plus a $300,000 loan to the Red Sox owner.
--
Mike Nolan



From tbng at comcast.net  Sat Jul 30 09:59:46 2011
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:59:46 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Worst trade
References: <20110730143001.ED9E964597@romaine.tssi.com>
Message-ID: <5F88CFCF96F64579B75322BD425A998D@dennismachine>

>I still think the worst trade (or at least transaction) of all
> time has to be when the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees
> for $125,000 plus a $300,000 loan to the Red Sox owner.

You're right about that one.  What Broadway show was it that the loan 
financed?


From nolan at tssi.com  Sat Jul 30 10:29:11 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:29:11 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Worst trade
In-Reply-To: <5F88CFCF96F64579B75322BD425A998D@dennismachine>
Message-ID: <20110730152911.E87D3645C6@romaine.tssi.com>

> >I still think the worst trade (or at least transaction) of all
> > time has to be when the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees
> > for $125,000 plus a $300,000 loan to the Red Sox owner.
> 
> You're right about that one.  What Broadway show was it that the loan 
> financed?

According to the Wiki page on Babe Ruth, it was the 1919 play
'My Lady Friends', not a musical but considered the predecessor 
of the 1925 musical 'No No, Nannette'.  

But Ruth had demanded a salary increase, from $10,000 to $20,000,
and Harry Frazee (the Red Sox owner from 1916 to 1923) was said to be 
a tightwad with his players.  That hardly made him unusual among
owners (pre Kurt Flood, I guess.)  Jim Bouton wrote that the Yankees 
used to give out World Series rings, and demand the previous year's 
ring back!  
--
Mike Nolan


From AJWDBW at aol.com  Sat Jul 30 11:09:53 2011
From: AJWDBW at aol.com (AJWDBW at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:09:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Worst trade
Message-ID: <5acda.1acf1738.3b6586d1@aol.com>

Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, was a notorious  cheap 
skate.
Don Williams C55
 
 
In a message dated 7/30/2011 10:29:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
nolan at tssi.com writes:

That  hardly made him unusual  among
owners

From hakirsch at aol.com  Sat Jul 30 11:39:13 2011
From: hakirsch at aol.com (hakirsch at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:39:13 +0000
Subject: [NU Sports] (no subject)
Message-ID: <1046449728-1312043955-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-125617070-@b4.c7.bise6.blackberry>

No. No nannette 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry


From nolan at tssi.com  Sat Jul 30 11:56:09 2011
From: nolan at tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:56:09 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Worst trade
In-Reply-To: <5acda.1acf1738.3b6586d1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20110730165609.55A0564597@romaine.tssi.com>

> Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, was a notorious  cheap 
> skate.
> Don Williams C55

If you've ever read the book "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant",
which was the basis for the Broadway musical "Damn Yankees", it
takes a few potshots at the ownership of the Senators.  I think a couple
of them made it into the musical, too.  
--
Mike Nolan


From sportsbiz at gmail.com  Sun Jul 31 20:08:10 2011
From: sportsbiz at gmail.com (sports biz.  )
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:08:10 -0400
Subject: [NU Sports] Persa for Heisman
Message-ID: <B22B4A23-77D7-4D98-B58F-F1E6F52420BE@gmail.com>

NU rolls out an unprecedented, at least for NU, full-blown Heisman publicity campaign for Persa, complete with giant billboards in Chicago and Bristol.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110731/sports/707319885/

Mark

 Mark S. Ament
sportsbiz at gmail.com



From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Sun Jul 31 20:44:28 2011
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:44:28 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NU Sports] Persa for Heisman
Message-ID: <263d9.46a17ead.3b675efb@aol.com>

I want a pair (of those purple dumbbells).

