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YSU Penguin Athletics => YSU Penguin Athletics => Topic started by: peteonastick on December 16, 2014, 10:42:00 AM
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Pelini Will be announced tomorrow and introduced as new head coach at YSU. Done deal.
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and Ohio State lost its QB coach and offensive coordinator so Montgomery to Columbus?
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peteonastick,
Not calling you a lier. It's just that until there is a press conference at YSU and Bo Pelini is OFFICIALLY named HC at YSU, I'm not going to believe ANYONE who says he will be hired, and it is a done deal.
Also, in order for this to be a done deal, the hire will have to be approved by Board of Trustees. They have a regularly scheduled meeting today at 3pm. What goes on in the meetings is public record, so it would be senseless to wait until tomorrow to make an announcement. Waiting until tomorrow would mean the BOT would need to meet again just to approve the hire, and do so 1-2 days after meeting today. Does not seem to make any sense?
I can see YSU announcing today that Pelini will be the new HC, pending approval by the BOT, and then having the press conference tomorrow. That makes total sense. But, at least from your post, it does not appear that is what is going to happen?
So, please excuse my skepticism and confusion as sincere.
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Peteonastick is right on the money. Pelini returning to Youngstown tonight, introduced tomorrow.
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WKBN reports that its true---time will tell.
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WKBN reports that its true---time will tell.
Vindy just reported it too.
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If it is true, then the next few years at YSU ought to be very, very, very interesting.
It has been over 1 hour since this thread was started and 25 minutes since a person posted WKBN is saying this is true. Yet, nothing on ESPN.com, CBSSportsline or Yahoo Sports. Not saying Pelini to YSU isn't going to happen, just saying those 3 National sites are not reporting on this story. Kind of odd if this is indeed a done deal. I'm guessing they were duped once, so this time they are waiting until 100% certain to run with the story.
I did see an article on SB Nation, and it cited FootballScoop as the outlet that made this public. Then story was updated to say Ytown media are also reporting story to be true. Again, the skeptic in me says this is FootballScoop throwing $h!t at the wall again, and hoping this time it sticks. SB Nation and FootballScoop are the TMZ of sports. So, once again, please understand my skepticism, until an OFFICIAL announcement is made by YSU.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/12/9/7365187/bo-pelini-hired-youngstown-state
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If it is true, then the next few years at YSU ought to be very, very, very interesting.
It has been over 1 hour since this thread was started and 25 minutes since a person posted WKBN is saying this is true. Yet, nothing on ESPN.com, CBSSportsline or Yahoo Sports. Not saying Pelini to YSU isn't going to happen, just saying those 3 National sites are not reporting on this story. Kind of odd if this is indeed a done deal. I'm guessing they were duped once, so this time they are waiting until 100% certain to run with the story.
I did see an article on SB Nation, and it cited FootballScoop as the outlet that made this public. Then story was updated to say Ytown media are also reporting story to be true. Again, the skeptic in me says this is FootballScoop throwing $h!t at the wall again, and hoping this time it sticks. SB Nation and FootballScoop are the TMZ of sports. So, once again, please understand my skepticism, until an OFFICIAL announcement is made by YSU.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/12/9/7365187/bo-pelini-hired-youngstown-state
Already posted on ESPN.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12036743/former-nebraska-cornhuskers-coach-bo-pelini-become-coach-youngstown-state-penguins
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Story is now on ESPN.com, but not yet on CBSSportsline or Yahoo Sports.
ESPN story says YSU is not likely to announce the hiring today. This just gets more and more bizarre. BOT is meeting today. BOT will have to approve the hire. So, if it's a done deal, why not make announcement today, then do the press conference and all the media stuff tomorrow?
How will it be possible for BOT to approve the hire today and not have that info made public today? And, does this mean BOT is going to have a special meeting tomorrow simply to approve hire of Pelini, even though BOT meets today at 3PM??
And, if ESPN is now running with the story, why is YSU waiting until tomorrow to make the announcement? If true, then this will be on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, FOX Sports Radio and all other legitimate, major sports news outlets. So, why wait until tomorrow for someone from YSU to say publicly the story is true? And, WTF is Pelini thinking taking this job? From HC at Nebraska to HC of an FCS program that has made the playoffs 1 time in 14 years. Pretty sharp drop off.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12036743/former-nebraska-cornhuskers-coach-bo-pelini-become-coach-youngstown-state-penguins
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WKBN reports that its true---time will tell.
Vindy just reported it too.
They did that a week ago as well. I'll believe it when there's a press conference
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Whether they meet now or tomorrow. It's a done deal!! They may make the announcement today and have the official presser tomorrow. Plane is on the way to pick him up!!
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WKBN reports that its true---time will tell.
Vindy just reported it too.
They did that a week ago as well. I'll believe it when there's a press conference
Yes. My son said the same thing. He is still questioning it.
They probably are waiting for Pelini to be in town for the press conference. YSU made the announcement on Tressel for President right after the executive committee of BOT met. Of course, Tressel was already in the area.
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Okay, next question is WTF is Pelini thinking taking this job? From HC at Nebraska to HC of an FCS program that has made the playoffs 1 time in 14 years. Pretty sharp drop off. Hard for me to believe the YSU job is the best he can do. And, he had best win and win big, or he can forget another FBS Head job.
Losing the "money game", losing to NDSU and at least 1 other MVFC team, then going to playoffs and winning 1 game will be failure for a coach that was HC for 7 years at Nebraska. People will be expecting Tressel like results. And, not just YSU fans. Failure to beat teams like NDSU, failure to win MVFC and failure to make deep playoff run and win NC within next 2-3 years will just make the opinion that "Pelini teams cannot win the big games" echo louder than ever.
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Okay, next question is WTF is Pelini thinking taking this job? From HC at Nebraska to HC of an FCS program that has made the playoffs 1 time in 14 years. Pretty sharp drop off. Hard for me to believe the YSU job is the best he can do. And, he had best win and win big, or he can forget another FBS Head job.
Losing the "money game", losing to NDSU and at least 1 other MVFC team, then going to playoffs and winning 1 game will be failure for a coach that was HC for 7 years at Nebraska. People will be expecting Tressel like results. And, not just YSU fans. Failure to beat teams like NDSU, failure to win MVFC and failure to make deep playoff run and win NC within next 2-3 years will just make the opinion that "Pelini teams cannot win the big games" echo louder than ever.
Jeez man life isn't always about taking the "best" job. Maybe he wanted to be close to his family. Maybe he wanted a less stressful situation. I make 6 figs in the military yet chose to get out because I want to be closer to my family and I'm sure I'll take a huge paycut.
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Also, the comments on ESPN.com and now CBSSportsline are not exactly flattering toward YSU. Tells you how much the luster from the 90's has been lost. One person on CBSSportsline commented:
"What? Was the gig at Slippery Rock not available?
"lmao...i wouldn't even take that job" ... another from CBS Sportsline
Comments from ESPN:
"That's like Wall Street to walmart."
"He couldn't do any better than Youngstown State?"
"youngstown power house since when? lol .. they were good with Tersel at helm thats about it ..Also Pelini didnt know how to head a team or hire correct asst is were the blackshirts went had the talent didnt know how to use it."
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Let them all they want. The fan base will be renergized. People are excited already. Youngstown State is trending on Twitter. Great national pub!
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Also, the comments on ESPN.com and now CBSSportsline are not exactly flattering toward YSU. Tells you how much the luster from the 90's has been lost. One person on CBSSportsline commented:
"What? Was the gig at Slippery Rock not available?
"lmao...i wouldn't even take that job" ... another from CBS Sportsline
Comments from ESPN:
"That's like Wall Street to walmart."
"He couldn't do any better than Youngstown State?"
"youngstown power house since when? lol .. they were good with Tersel at helm thats about it ..Also Pelini didnt know how to head a team or hire correct asst is were the blackshirts went had the talent didnt know how to use it."
Seriously, who cares...
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Also, the comments on ESPN.com and now CBSSportsline are not exactly flattering toward YSU. Tells you how much the luster from the 90's has been lost. One person on CBSSportsline commented:
"What? Was the gig at Slippery Rock not available?
"lmao...i wouldn't even take that job" ... another from CBS Sportsline
Comments from ESPN:
"That's like Wall Street to walmart."
"He couldn't do any better than Youngstown State?"
"youngstown power house since when? lol .. they were good with Tersel at helm thats about it ..Also Pelini didnt know how to head a team or hire correct asst is were the blackshirts went had the talent didnt know how to use it."
You are quoting one guy who can't even speak properly. Most people don't even know who YSU is.
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Listen. We all know why he came back home. Pressure. Word is that he and his wife had no social life. After games they went straight home. Here he and his wife can be seen in public and proud of the fact they are from the YO. All he had to do is win at a level He thinks he can win at. Make a ton of money from Nebraska and live a good life here. Big time football is not what it is cracked up to be. 9-3 at Nebraska!! 9-3 here and he is a winner!!
Go Guins!!
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I wonder if this comes with an understanding that they would try to move the program to DI eventually. Not saying I would be for that, but it is just so unusual, looking for the growth potential that might have enticed him. I could see Tressel and Pelini thinking that way. Anyway, it's great for YTown.
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Going to FBS? What Conference?
C-USA or Sun Belt?
Definitely would not be MAC... No way AAC and MWC is in Western USA.
No natural rivals in CUSA based on Geography. Rivalry with Marshall would be easy to start though. But, with UAB dropping football, CUSA will now have 6 teams in the East and 6 in West. So, why add a 13th? Adding 2 teams would be possibility, with YSU in the East along with
East Division is now Marshall, WKU, Old Dominion, Middle Tennessee, Florida Atlantic and Florida International. Some long road trips, and that would be for games in the division.
East had 7 schols this year, and the teams played 2 cross over games in CUSA. This year, those games for Marshall were Southern Miss and Rice. And, people complain about the travel in the MVFC???
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When Wolford was fired, most of us felt that, due to monetary restrictions, it would be impossible to acquire the services of a successful big time coordinator. Now look at what apparently has happened:
-defensive coordinator of a national champion FBS program
-veteran head coach from the Big 12 and Big 10
All made possible because of the ridiculous, long term contracts that big time schools offer to their head coaches. Thank you Nebraska. We will spend your money well. :D
When Tressel coached against Pelini in the Big 10, he told the story of his unsuccessful attempts to recruit him to YSU. How ironic that he got a second chance and apparently pulled it off this time.
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Cafaro corporate jet going to pick him up today in Lincoln:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N523WC
It is set to leave YNG at 2:40pm.
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That's the flight I was talking about. Now that someone else revealed it. That is what I heard from source.
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I've talked to a few players... All are beyond excited to play for Bo!
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Also, the comments on ESPN.com and now CBSSportsline are not exactly flattering toward YSU. Tells you how much the luster from the 90's has been lost. One person on CBSSportsline commented:
"What? Was the gig at Slippery Rock not available?
"lmao...i wouldn't even take that job" ... another from CBS Sportsline
Comments from ESPN:
"That's like Wall Street to walmart."
"He couldn't do any better than Youngstown State?"
"youngstown power house since when? lol .. they were good with Tersel at helm thats about it ..Also Pelini didnt know how to head a team or hire correct asst is were the blackshirts went had the talent didnt know how to use it."
You are quoting one guy who can't even speak properly. Most people don't even know who YSU is.
Agreed. I have more faith in Walmart than Wall Street. We did not have to bail out Walmart.
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Okay, next question is WTF is Pelini thinking taking this job? From HC at Nebraska to HC of an FCS program that has made the playoffs 1 time in 14 years. Pretty sharp drop off. Hard for me to believe the YSU job is the best he can do. And, he had best win and win big, or he can forget another FBS Head job.
Losing the "money game", losing to NDSU and at least 1 other MVFC team, then going to playoffs and winning 1 game will be failure for a coach that was HC for 7 years at Nebraska. People will be expecting Tressel like results. And, not just YSU fans. Failure to beat teams like NDSU, failure to win MVFC and failure to make deep playoff run and win NC within next 2-3 years will just make the opinion that "Pelini teams cannot win the big games" echo louder than ever.
Jeez man life isn't always about taking the "best" job. Maybe he wanted to be close to his family. Maybe he wanted a less stressful situation. I make 6 figs in the military yet chose to get out because I want to be closer to my family and I'm sure I'll take a huge paycut.
Not mad at you. Just want to know if you actually read the entire post? Point I was making is that winning the MVFC will still be very difficult. NDSU is not going to get worse because YSU hires Pelini. Nor will SDSU and UNI, the 3 most consistent programs in the MVFC. Also, YSU is not going to get kids who are now and have been signing with OSU, Michigan, PITT, Louisville and other FBS schools. Might get some kids who would otherwise go to MAC, with emphasis on MIGHT. At the end of the day, YSU is still going to be FCS.
The expectations were high for Heacock and Wolford. For Pelini, they will be even higher. That is the main point I'm making. 8-3 or 9-2 next year, with a loss in the "money game", loss at home to NDSU and then loss to another MVFC team is not going to cut it with Pelini as HC. Will likely be enough to make the playoffs, but not enough to win the MVFC or be 1 of the 8 seeded teams. That means likely getting a home game in 1st round, then going on the road for 2nd round against 1 of the 8 seeded teams. Pelini was fired from Nebraska for not winning the BIG, not winning enough in Bowl games, and not winning enough of the "big games". The issues with his cussing would not have been issues had he won the BIG 3-4 times, gone say 7-2 or 8-1 in bowls, and won multiple BCS Bowls.
Anything short of MVFC Titles, wining record vs NDSU, winning games against FBS teams and winning an FCS Title in the next 3-4 years will be failure. Not saying that is fair, it's just pointing out how high the expectations will be for Pelini at YSU. AS for returning home, Ytown is a craphole, as is the ENTIRE area.
I have been gone from Ytown for over 2 1/2 years, and would be fine if I never again set foot in Ohio, let alone Ytown area. Then again, all of us are different, and it's not as if Lincoln, NE is anything special. I was there one time, and glad it was only one time.
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I dont know how to feel about this. I can't for the life of me figure out why he would come here. I haven't posted but have read every comment for weeks. I still don't get it. I also can't help but to immediately think about the future as in how long does he stay? And then we have to do this all over again. I dont know...just very hesitant about this from every angle.
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"Anything short of MVFC Titles, wining record vs NDSU, winning games against FBS teams and winning an FCS Title in the next 3-4 years will be failure. Not saying that is fair, it's just pointing out how high the expectations will be for Pelini at YSU. AS for returning home, Ytown is a craphole, as is the ENTIRE area."
I totally disagree. Let's start with a playoff invite next year or the following year. Maybe win a game or two in the playoffs. It's about starting a new era in the YSU Football program. Heacock and Wolford failed, let Pelini dig in and see where it goes before you start putting "FAILURE" next to his name.
As for your comments about Youngstown. Glad you left, don't come back IF/WHEN Pelini helps this program move forward.
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Looks like Let's Talk woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Sure we won't know anything until Pelini starts coaching games but I'll tell ya one thing.... He gives them a hell of a lot better chance of winning and making the playoffs than Mr. Wolford did.
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Listen. We all know why he came back home. Pressure. Word is that he and his wife had no social life. After games they went straight home. Here he and his wife can be seen in public and proud of the fact they are from the YO. All he had to do is win at a level He thinks he can win at. Make a ton of money from Nebraska and live a good life here. Big time football is not what it is cracked up to be. 9-3 at Nebraska!! 9-3 here and he is a winner!!
Go Guins!!
Pelini has not won a single game yet at YSU. The jury is still out on whether this will be a great hire. 9-3 in a 12 game season or 8-3 in an 11 game season is not going to be good enough at YSU. Especially not if it means losing to NDSU, SDSU, UNI and losing the "money game" every year. Also will not be good enough if no MVFC Titles, and no FCS titles. People are going to expect Tressel like success, something I do not even think Tressel could duplicate again. The guy from EKU could likely come her and win 8 games in an 11 game season, 9 in a 12 game season, get to the playoffs and win 1 game then lose. Pelini is NOT being hired to go 9-3 or 8-3. He is being hired to win MVFC Titles. To win FCS Championships.
Earle Bruce went 5-6 in 1 season at UNI after being fired by OSU. He then went 22-24-1 in 4 seasons at Colorado State with 1 winning season. In 9 years at OSU, Bruce was 81-26-1, won 4 Big to Titles, had 6 seasons of 9-3, one of 10-3, one of 11-1 and was 6-5 in his final year. OSU went 5-3 in Bowl Games.
John Robinson was 28-42 at UNLV in 6 years, with ONE winning season, and one trip to a bowl game. And he is in the College Football Hall of Fame. Look at Akron with Terry Bowden. New Mexico with Bob Davie. Kansas with Charlie Weiss. OU is nothing special with Frank Solich. Better than before Solich, but that is not saying much.
YSU is NOT an elite FCS program any longer. They are not even an elite team in the MVFC. Hopefully that will change with Pelini as HC, but there is no guarantee. And, after 9 years in the NFL, then 12 years at Nebraska, LSU and Oklahoma, this is going to be a HUGE drop in terms of facilities, budget, the way the team travels, size of crowds at games, quantity of equipment and many, many other things. Call me negative, call me a hater, call me what you wish. Just pointing out facts, and pointing out simply hiring Bo Pelini does not make YSU the favorite to win the MVFC next year, let alone the NC, yet alot of people will be expecting that level of success.
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"YSU is NOT an elite FCS program any longer. They are not even an elite team in the MVFC. Hopefully that will change with Pelini as HC, but there is no guarantee. And, after 9 years in the NFL, then 12 years at Nebraska, LSU and Oklahoma, this is going to be a HUGE drop in terms of facilities, budget, the way the team travels, size of crowds at games, quantity of equipment and many, many other things. Call me negative, call me a hater, call me what you wish. Just pointing out facts, and pointing out simply hiring Bo Pelini does not make YSU the favorite to win the MVFC next year, let alone the NC, yet alot of people will be expecting that level of success."
Nobody here is saying that YSU is elite on the FCS level or the MVFC. The goal is to become elite again. His 2 predecessors couldn't do it. Give him his chance.
If he does become wildly successful at YSU and then leaves, you'll probably b**** about that as well.
And yes, I'm calling you out for burying the guy before he even steps into Ohio again.
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I don't know why Let's Talk needs to write a book every time he posts and yet talks sh*t about the Youngstown area. Sorry but saying that makes you sound very douchy.
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And quit putting your spewed BS in multiple threads. I'm getting tired of reading your sh**.
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Go guins! That is all.
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Welcome Bo ...get it done!
ps: I have a more simple first request. I know that you did it in Nebraska, but please ...no American flag when running on the field ...this is the North. Bring back the Penguin Kamikaze flags.
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I hope he is the right guy for the job.
Either way a good shot in the arm for the program. Gets our name out there and gets the valley talking.
I would imagine this would minimize transfers as well.
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I hope he is the right guy for the job.
Either way a good shot in the arm for the program. Gets our name out there and gets the valley talking.
I would imagine this would minimize transfers as well.
He's the right guy.. Pictures don't lie ;D
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4_noOZIIAM_Y0l.png:large)
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I don't know why Let's Talk needs to write a book every time he posts and yet talks sh*t about the Youngstown area. Sorry but saying that makes you sound very douchy.
Lets Talk is a girl that is why!!
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Soupcity,
Only way I will be back is to visit family. And, to be totally honest, I'd prefer they come out here for a vacation and visit us, rather than go back there. Another way would be for funeral for family member, or when my niece and nephew get older and if one day they decide to get married, and do so in the Ytown area.
I graduated from YSU. Am proud to be a graduate of YSU. Wish all of the teams and school the best of success. AS for that entire area, and that entire part of the country, it is a craphole and about 30-40 years behind the times. It's as if the 80's are still alive and well back there.
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Well, if true, I'm already on record here saying that this will be a fun gig. First this guy's mouth will have his foot stuck in it often. Second, you'll get to see how different it is to coach at a Nebraska with all their money, coaches and facilities to coaching at YSU with little money, lesser coaches and a near empty facility. Third. Many thinb he is good for 9 wins a season every year as he did at Big Red. Ain't going to happen. Its critical what happens in hiring a new staff and in fact, they will go up or down in winning just on this alone next year. I'm still laughing recalling Pelini daring the Big Red to fire him last year on TV and in the media. They didn't , of course, until one season later. ;D
Pelini had the advantage of working at Nebraska while they were still in a weak league . The Big 12 was easy for wins. Ditto the B1G West Division. Yet when he played good teams, he not only lost, they got blown out which is what turned most fans against him. He will be nothing here unless he can get some good assistants around him. And the talent level here is a drop off. So, all things considered, it should be a fun gig with his short fuse, big mouth, delusional local fans and the reality of YSU playing in the MVFC.
It may rival John Klacik. ;D ;D ;D
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Well, if true, I'm already on record here saying that this will be a fun gig. First this guy's mouth will have his foot stuck in it often. Second, you'll get to see how different it is to coach at a Nebraska with all their money, coaches and facilities to coaching at YSU with little money, lesser coaches and a near empty facility. Third. Many thinb he is good for 9 wins a season every year as he did at Big Red. Ain't going to happen. Its critical what happens in hiring a new staff and in fact, they will go up or down in winning just on this alone next year. I'm still laughing recalling Pelini daring the Big Red to fire him last year on TV and in the media. They didn't , of course, until one season later. ;D
Pelini had the advantage of working at Nebraska while they were still in a weak league . The Big 12 was easy for wins. Ditto the B1G West Division. Yet when he played good teams, he not only lost, they got blown out which is what turned most fans against him. He will be nothing here unless he can get some good assistants around him. And the talent level here is a drop off. So, all things considered, it should be a fun gig with his short fuse, big mouth, delusional local fans and the reality of YSU playing in the MVFC.
It may rival John Klacik. ;D ;D ;D
Shoot Pally... This will be a good hire until YSU can get you and all your knowledge on QB's ::)
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Heads up, Red. You are going to get a peek in this years Red-White game as to what is going to happen with the QB position. I will, of course, have my usual pre-season prediction in hand. I'll try to keep it humorous because it will be. 8)
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Maybe all the Mooney fans will now realize that there is another team that plays in town and will come to games on Saturdays to support one of their own.
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Maybe all the Mooney fans will now realize that there is another team that plays in town and will come to games on Saturdays to support one of their own.
THIS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Heads up, Red. You are going to get a peek in this years Red-White game as to what is going to happen with the QB position. I will, of course, have my usual pre-season prediction in hand. I'll try to keep it humorous because it will be. 8)
Can't wait.. I always enjoy your pre-season prediction :D
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Cafaro corporate jet going to pick him up today in Lincoln:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N523WC
It is set to leave YNG at 2:40pm.
Are Sciortino, Yavorcik and McNally on the flight crew? Stewards? I know Sciortino would be perfect as the Wine Sommelier.
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Maybe all the Mooney fans will now realize that there is another team that plays in town and will come to games on Saturdays to support one of their own.
We need a "like" button......but don't look now, Mooney crowds are down, down, down, no where near what they were when they had the dream team which lost to uhhhhhhh Coldwater.
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Unless you are an idiot...you have to admit this is a great hire...almost a coup! As for his success? Give him a chance! A game has yet to be played! Quit with all the negativivity....that's what detracts from spirit and fanbase support.
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Unless you are an idiot...you have to admit this is a great hire...almost a coup! As for his success? Give him a chance! A game has yet to be played! Quit with all the negativivity....that's what detracts from spirit and fanbase support.
I will be very interested in seeing the line up of assistant coaches.
The negativity comes from years of frustration, but you are right.
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Also, the comments on ESPN.com and now CBSSportsline are not exactly flattering toward YSU. Tells you how much the luster from the 90's has been lost. One person on CBSSportsline commented:
"What? Was the gig at Slippery Rock not available?
"lmao...i wouldn't even take that job" ... another from CBS Sportsline
Comments from ESPN:
"That's like Wall Street to walmart."
"He couldn't do any better than Youngstown State?"
"youngstown power house since when? lol .. they were good with Tersel at helm thats about it ..Also Pelini didnt know how to head a team or hire correct asst is were the blackshirts went had the talent didnt know how to use it."
You forgot to mention the positive comments!
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First off, congrats to Buddy for figuring out I'm female. I made that a hard one by having my first name and last initial at the bottom of every post. :o
kforbs, SoupCity and others unhappy with me. You are entitled to your opinion, and I'm entitled to mine. As for posts the length of a book, what can I say. Posting on here is like talking, and you know us chicks when it comes to talking and complaining.... "blah, blah, blah, blah......blah, blah,blah... wah, wah, wah..." ::) ;)
As for me not giving Pelini a chance, well, people who think that do not have very good reading comprehension. I NEVER said he will fail at YSU. What I have said several times is I think expectations for him at YSU will be unrealistic. Everyone can say that will not be the case now, as this is the "honeymoon phase". But, let YSU lost to PITT by 14-21 points.... then later in the year, lose to NDSU and one other game. That would be 8-3/6-2. Likely good enough for the playoffs. Yet, I guarantee there will be people grumbling if such a scenario were to play out.
8-3/6-2 and not champs of MVFC would likely mean not being a Top 8 seed. YSU hosts 1st round game and wins, then goes on road and loses to say one of the Top 4 seeds. 9-4, playoffs and a win in the playoffs. To me, that would be a solid first season. Would be vast improvement from last 8 years, and all but the 06 season over the last 14 years. But, it is MY OPINION that people will see that as failure. Both fans of YSU, and people outside of Y-town that knocked Bo for not being able to win Conference Titles or "Big Games".
Let's be real. As great as it sounds to say he wanted to come home, he wants his kids to go to Mooney, he and his wife have family here, the reason he is at YSU is he got fired from Nebraska. Had he been able to please the fans and powers that be at Nebraska, I highly doubt he would have left Nebraska on his own to return to Ytown and send his kids to Mooney.
I have known Bo since 5th grade. I know he is NOT the a$$ people make him out to be. Bo is a good guy. Bo is highly intelligent. Bo is a good coach, especially when it comes to defense. For the most part, players like playing for him. He has the backs of his assistant coaches, if anything to a fault. He may well have been able to save his own job at Nebraska had he been willing to sacrifice some of his assistant coaches. He has anger issues when it comes to competition. He has been that way since he was a kid. Hates to lose. And, to me, as a coach, he hates to lose as much or more for his players than for himself. Losing means he let the players and staff down. Yes, he swears. All adults swear. Even Tressel swears, and he was caught on TV saying "FU##" during an OSU game. Still remember laughing, because it was actually caught on camera.
I hope Bo has success at YSU. I hope people back there do flock to Stambaugh Stadium. I hope people do give him time, and realize he is trying to build something at YSU. And, if he leaves after 2,3,4,5 years to take a job as HC at an FBS program, I hope people do not trash him. He is only obligated to coach YSU for however long he is under contract. Even then, there will no doubt be a clause stating he will owe X amount of $$$$ if leaving before a certain date. And, if fired(not something I expect), then YSU will owe Bo money.
I hope this clears up some things for those of you who think I'm not being supportive. This is a discussion board. I like to debate and discuss a whole host of topics. On here, the topic happens to be sports. I do not like the Ytown area. Made the mistake on 2 occasions when younger of moving back there to be closer to my family. So, I get that part. Actually, only 1 was a true mistake, as the other time I moved back from Cleveland. My wife and I now live in Vegas and this is the best place for us(yes, 2 females married is allowed here). I miss my brother, niece and nephew. With the rest of my family, being able to talk on the phone is enough.
As for jobs and money, I turned down jobs in the past that would have paid me more than I was making, because the stress and all that came with the job would not have been worth it. Even took a demotion both in job title and pay on another occasion because of the stress and unrealistic expectations of the higher paid position. So, I understand things from that perspective as well.
Oh, I forgot. From time to time, I can be a bit crazy and even a b!tch. One because I have mental health issues, second because of all the years spent in Youngstown, and lastly because of being female. I will let a meme of Sheldon Cooper sum it up for all of you dudes :D
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Does anyone have the agenda for today?
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They just finished up the press conference: He's doing 1 on 1 interviews with the media now and then he is meeting with BOT and the current staff today. Said his wife is out looking for homes in the area.
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They just finished up the press conference: He's doing 1 on 1 interviews with the media now and then he is meeting with BOT and the current staff today. Said his wife is out looking for homes in the area.
I watched that also. He said he initiated the contact with YSU thru a mutual friend to see if YSU had any interests for him to come here..... Interesting. He also said he didn't plan to leave after a few years. Otherwise, he would have selected other options. That was pretty much what Tressel said when he spoke to the faculty/staff during his interview for the presidency.