Thursday, May 1, 2008
Sam Huff calls out WVU recruit, yells at kids to get off his lawn
NFL Hall of famer, Redskins radio color man, and noted geriatric Sam Huff might have a lot to complain about - poor NFL pension coverage, Larry Michael talking over his inane ramblings, and neighborhood children leaving flaming bags of poop on his front porch are just a few - but chastising highly touted WVU O-line recruit Josh Jenkins is currently #1 with a bullet on his list.
It was recently released that Jenkins would not play in West Virginia's annual North/South game (the state's high school football all-star game) due to concern over potentially injuring himself and missing out on WVU camp. To which Huff huffed (see what I did there?):
"He has a right not to play. I have a right to ask why. Is he afraid to meet someone his own size?"
Huff went on.
"I think it's a big mistake. What [is he] afraid of? It's one of the best things I ever did - play in the North-South game. I played in a college all-star game. I played in the greatest game ever played [he's referring to the 1958 Colts/Giants NFL championship]. And I never worried about getting hurt. The guy that had the ball - like Jim Brown - had to worry about getting hurt."
WHOAAAAAAAAA there, Sam. Take it ease. You know we all love you, but take a blood pressure pill real quick.
Not pictured: the onion hanging from Sam's belt
Down the hatch? Okay, good.
Now, sure - I see where you're coming from. You want this kid to play because he should love playing football just to play (huh?). He should love representing his high school in the last game that he'll play at that level. He should be proud to show the entire state of West Virginia the talent that everyone's clamoring about.
But Mr. Huff, he's got his eye on a much bigger prize. Representing his state - and your state, West Virginia - on a national level. Coach Stewart and his crew are trying to build our program into national prominence, into something all West Virginia residents can be proud of. Something that we can finally possess that can be labeled the best in the nation. Something truly incredible that we can call our own. And Josh is an integral part of that.
And I know, Sonny Jurgensen has been locked away in his special hyperberic chamber until the fall, but please find a new target to cast your senile ire at. This kid is going to help bring your alma mater the national championship you couldn't. So take a chill pill! Get ready for the Mountaineers this season - they're really going to be something special.
Original article from the Charleston Gazette
Monday, April 21, 2008
Pressing Issues Surrounding Mountaineer Football
It has been a while since our hearts were broken with some botchamania in the Sweet 16. It has been even longer since the laziest of Mountaineer Blogs posted something useful on here. Don't expect it in this post either, folks.
As we trudge along in our awful existences, we wanted to aware the public of a hot topic issue surrounding West Virginia and its current head ball coach Bill Stewart.
Now, all the media attention regarding WVU and its former coach has been well documented. In this game of he said/she said it looks like the issue is going to need the highest courts of West Virginia to determine the winner.
However, we need to look at the controversy on the current front. Time to get off the back pages and into the mainstream. This is one baby's momma's drama that science (the unsubstantiated bullshit that opposes religion) can't help decide. Shamefully the WVU Alumni Magazine is taking the issue to the courts of public opinion instead of the judicial system. The issue at hand?
How do I choose between these two?
In Cover Option A Coach Stewart is wearing a shirt and tie. It means he's sophisticated and means business. Forget wanting to play college ball for this guy, I could easily see myself buying a used Geo from this man. But, in Cover Option B, Coach Stew has sleeves rolled up. Let me repeat what I just observed: HIS SLEEVES ARE ROLLED UP! That means he REALLY means business. Hell, he's willing to get down and dirty with those sleeves rolled up to get the job done.
How can you determine which is "better?" It's like choosing between Hilary or Obama. Van Gogh's Starry Night or Da Vinci's Las Supper? Rolling Stones or Beatles? Marriage or a lifetime of loneliness (Might be a choice that is made for us you)?
Shame on you West Virginia's Alumni Magazine for making the public have to choose. Myself? I won't be voting. Partially because I disagree with the Magazine trying to split Mountaineer Nation when right now we need to show a united front to the world. Also in part because my conscience won't allow me to pick one without feeling like the choice was a disservice to the other.
Do what you think is right. To vote, click here.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Breaking news: Joe Alexander to test NBA waters
Yep, you read it right. According to Mountaineer Sports Net, Joe Alexander is going to start working out for some NBA teams. While nothing is set in stone quite yet (early withdrawal date for the draft is June 16. Hold your breath until then), it looks like the NBA and its promise of lucrative dollar signs is winning out over the college experience. I mean, I can't fault the kid. Who wouldn't choose driving your escalade to your supermodel girlfriend's house to get the best buns of your life over getting the clap from some girl from Beckley in your Towers dorm room?
But what does coach Huggs think? Well, he had this to say on the matter:
"We are supportive of Joe and whatever Joe thinks he needs to do for himself and his family. If he decides there is an opportunity out there for him, he will have 100 percent support of the Mountaineer basketball program." (MSNsportsnet.com)
Good luck, Joe. We in Mountaineer Nation just hope you make it further than the Albuquerque Thurnderbirds.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Lute Olson is a huge prick
According to this article from si.com, Arizona interim head coach Kevin O'Neill will not be on Lute Olson's coaching staff next year. Apparently papa Lute got pissed because O'Neill didn't play the "wide open Arizona style" of ball that they've been running since 1983. Are you fucking kidding me? You leave your job out of the blue two weeks before the season starts (because kicking your golddigging wife out of the house is apparently a 6-month process), creating unrest and havoc among your players and staff while leaving O'Neill to pick up the pieces. SOMEHOW he steers the team to the tournament (albeit not past the basketball force that is West Virginia) and you fucking let him go because he didn't coach the right way? That's bullshit, Lute. He bailed you out because you're a dirtbag and this is how you repay him? Go fuck yourself, you senile old coot.
INVIZIBUL MIDDLE FINGER
Friday, March 28, 2008
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