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Very cool! Somehow, I don't think "mentor" would have had a comparable effect. Props to whomever all is behind this!

Because of JoePa's insistence upon the privacy of his salary, many have assumed he was rolling in it. Turns out, his annual base salary is $512,664. Link to story

That's a good point. If SMU does go to the option, it means we will not usually be competing against them in recruiting offensive players.

So much for the talk about Favre carrying the team on his shoulders. So who starts when Favre is able to play again? Judging by the stats, there's no question who has been the better Packer quarterback tonight.

I saw that Aaron Rodgers had passing stats--did Favre get knocked out of the game, or benched?

Great post. Bump.

Very well said. I whole-heartedly second that.

Osborne names himself interim Huskers coach for recruiting Nov. 29, 2007 CBSSports.com wire reports Link LINCOLN, Neb. -- Tom Osborne is back as Nebraska's football coach -- but just temporarily. Osborne, already the interim athletic director, on Wednesday declared himself interim head coach until he hires a successor to Bill Callahan. The interim coach designation lets Osborne visit prospective recruits away from campus, athletic department communications chief Randy York said Thursday. The 70-year-old Osborne passed the NCAA certification test on his first try Wednesday, York said. Osborne went on the road to recruit Thursday and Friday, and the school sent a letter notifying the Big 12 of Osborne's new title, York said. Once a hire is made, Osborne could continue to recruit until the new coach assembles a full staff of nine assistants, York said. As the Cornhuskers' head coach from 1973 to 1997, Osborne won 255 games and three national championships. Osborne said in a radio interview with the Husker Sports Network on Wednesday that he hoped to have a new coach selected by next week. He already interviewed Buffalo coach Turner Gill and LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini and spoke informally with Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe, according to media reports. Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly told local radio station WCKY on Wednesday that he had not been contacted by Nebraska. Two assistants from Callahan's staff, defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove and cornerbacks coach Phil Elmassian, are no longer recruiting for Nebraska, York said. AP NEWS

My 11 month-old propensity to root for all things Todd Dodge and my lifelong dislike of OU has me pulling for Chase Daniel and Missou. I don't think they're the better team, but I think they can pull it off.

So are you suggesting that we need to put a mean green on the helmets?

He was somewhat of an unknown quantity. He played for a predominantly run-oriented offense at Trinity, but those close to the program, including Todd Dodge, observed tremendous ability and upside in him.

This article is terrible. Arkansas was 4-4 in the SEC this year, including last weekend's win over #1 LSU.

Link The Mean Green (2-9, 1-5 Sun Belt) have taken baby steps in coach Todd Dodge's first season. North Texas has made steady improvements despite not posting many victories, and it has plenty to play for in the season finale at Florida International on Dec. 1. First, FIU has the nation's longest losing streak at 23 games, and the Mean Green it certainly don't want to be the opponent to see the streak end. Second, UNT has several seniors who were part of the team's last championship, and they want to go out with a victory. Finally, UNT is trying to win its first Sun Belt Conference road game under Dodge. The Mean Green would appear to be the favorite on paper, but they must do a better job taking care of the football. FIU has made a lot of improvements over the past month and will hardly be a pushover.

I think our football budget is going to have to increase significantly to remain competitive. If Coach Dodge is able to turn this ship around here, I hope we are going to be able to offer him (and his staff) a substantial (i.e., triple -> quadruple) raise.

Now that has been a common characteristic of the great UNT safeties.

From special teams assistant to DC can be a pretty big leap, especially for someone who has yet to reach his 30th birthday.

Ummm, that's not exactly a true statement.

Ole Miss hires former Arkansas coach Houston Nutt 08:41 AM CST on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. – Houston Nutt wasn't out of a job for long: He was hired as Mississippi's football coach just hours after resigning at Arkansas. Nutt agreed to a contract late Monday night, and replaces Ed Orgeron, who was fired Sunday after the Rebels lost to rival Mississippi State and finished 3-9. The hiring of Nutt was confirmed by a person close to the program who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made. Nutt resigned even though the Razorbacks upset then-No. 1 LSU 50-48 in triple overtime last week. The school planned an announcement on its coaching situation later Tuesday.

Are you sure he threatened him? I recall the story was that he was obviously angry and refused to shake his hand. What did he threaten him with?

Passing 92-150 61.33% 1258 Yds 10 TDs 5 Int Rushing 62-410 Avg 6.61 6 TDs

The Sun Belt has no say on whether or not they move up--that is all NCAA.

It's official now: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...de.2b70661.html

Note that in the article, his "What have you done for me lately?" actually got him offered a 2-year extension. I think he just plain wants out.

Our beat writer needs to be made aware of this. That is amazing.

I had a feeling this would turn into a "Fire Mendoza" thread.