Ketch's 10 Thoughts From The Weekend... (Now is no time to flinch)

[Ketchum]

Omeire not starting 5 games is super bearish. That’s not even half the season

He's never played a snap in a game.

 

[Ketchum]

Is sark going to run a lot of 12 formation this year?

It's certainly something he can go to.

 

[Ketchum]

Usually I'd agree that a tie goes to the younger player. But as you explained on the modcast, @Ketchum , one could argue that Sark's entire tenure turns on getting the QB right *this year*. Under those circumstances, I might go with experience over upside in attempt to win as many games as possible right now.

By experience, you mean the other guy that has never started a game?

 

[HotCheeto]

This was one of the best 10 TFTW in a while imo. Good stuff @Ketchum

 

[Ketchum]

Snead and McCoy (according to interwebs) were nip and tuck entering the season. Exhibit A on you don't know what you have until a live game.

That is not true.

McCoy had clearly won the job by the start of camp in 2006.

 

[HotCheeto]

Also OBs stable of NIL athletes is starting to look pretty damn impressive

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum

One more guy, that’s also very popular on this board, deserves a shoutout from Team USA men’s basketball:

Gregg Popovich.

If any individual was set take even more criticism than KD, it was undoubtedly Pop. There’s been more than a few national articles (I’m looking at you Dan Wolken) stating that Pop needed to go.

It certainly didn’t start of well, but considering the unique circumstances and disadvantage of not being able to practice together much this past year as a team, they certainly became a true team by the end. The biggest winners were Pop and KD. They had the most to lose had they fell short.

KD unquestionably carried this team offensively. He was the Michael Jordan of this particular Team USA team, but the team also started to really play fantastic defense the last few games, with their efforts against good Australia and France teams being particularly impressive. Pop made key lineup adjustments and settled on a rotation that worked. They maintained their poise and got better each game following the opening loss to France.

Hell, Zach Levine and Devin Booker were out there competing and playing good defense. That’s buy in. That’s coaching. Everyone was on the same page by the end. They won with KD’s offensive brilliance and excellent team basketball defensively.

If anyone knows anything about Pop, you know how much this Gold medal meant to him. It’s one of his greatest moments as a coach. He basically said as much following the France game.

I also think it’s one of KD’s finest hours as a basketball player. There was no Steph, LeBron or Kobe flanking him. He was THE man and the catalyst for this group.

Shoutout to Jrue Holiday as well. He’s an incredible defensive player.

good post!

 

[Ketchum]

Agree on Fagundez. He’s a joy. But man it says all you need to know that it’s hard to think of a #2.

who is your No.2?

 

[juggernaut007]

C K said:
B/S the SEC move is the best thing to happen to OB’s balance sheet since January 2010

FIFY: (Buy) You misspelled 2006.

@Ketchum The Rose Bowl was January 4, 2006

 

[Ketchum]

No Heather Locklear? Pick your show - Dynasty or TJ Hooker for the 80s.

She was No.11

 

[Ketchum]

No

I never saw an episode of Wonder Woman as a kid.

 

[Ketchum]

I may be wrong in saying this, but going back to the Mack Brown days we have had far too many busts in the OL. Is it poor evaluation or poor development or both?

DEvelopment, injuries, hunger to be great, .

 

[Ketchum]

This was one of the best 10 TFTW in a while imo. Good stuff @Ketchum

Thanks!

 

[Ketchum]

Also OBs stable of NIL athletes is starting to look pretty damn impressive

Wait until you see the one we announce on Monday!

 

[Ketchum]

FIFY: (Buy) You misspelled 2006.

@Ketchum The Rose Bowl was January 4, 2006

I was thinking Ryan Perrilloux.

 

[o5prey]

@Ketchum

Waiting on a starting qb to be named to go that direction ?

 

[MidTexHorn]

who is your No.2?

I guess Stuver. Hoping one of the new guys jumps over Fagundez.

 

[Williamhill2034]

He's never played a snap in a game.

I’d be curious to hear who will be starting in front of him for those 7 games

 

[Williamhill2034]

That is not true.

McCoy had clearly won the job by the start of camp in 2006.

I thought it was after a scrimmage or 2 in Fall camp?

 

[sodiumacetate]

Wait until you see the one we announce on Monday!

This hype can only mean Bijan. Nobody else is enough of a superstar.

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum

Waiting on a starting qb to be named to go that direction ?

It's not for a lack of effort.

 

[Ketchum]

I guess Stuver. Hoping one of the new guys jumps over Fagundez.

we're all pulling for the new dp.

 

[Ketchum]

I’d be curious to hear who will be starting in front of him for those 7 games

It's not his talent I have reservations about. It's his youth and the fact that he's still coming all the way back from his injury.

 

[Ketchum]

I thought it was after a scrimmage or 2 in Fall camp?

Nope. Sam had that shit on lockdown by July. It was quite spectacular.

 

[Williamhill2034]

It's not his talent I have reservations about. It's his youth and the fact that he's still coming all the way back from his injury.

I figured your reservation was injury related but I would think he would maybe be held back 2-3 games Vs 6 or more

 

[lopez80]

No Heather Locklear? Pick your show - Dynasty or TJ Hooker for the 80s.

Yes lawd!!!!

 

[Williamhill2034]

Nope. Colt had that shit on lockdown by July. It was quite spectacular.

Fify

 

[-BaseballCoach-]

Angela Lansbury from Murder She Wrote is missing from the list. Just glad Natalie from Facts of Life isn’t on it!

 

[dunemessiah]

I thought it was after a scrimmage or 2 in Fall camp?

It was a competition. But could have been more overblown internet rumors than anything. People wanted the blue chip Snead to ascend.

 

[Ketchum]

Angela Lansbury from Murder She Wrote is missing from the list. Just glad Natalie from Facts or Life isn’t on it!

My wife would agree with you.

 

[dacbr2b]

If you're gonna go child star, how is Alyssa Milano (80s' version) below Punky Brewster?
Heather Locklear...(TJ Hooker & Dynasty). I had posters.
And more Dynasty, I was team Linda Evans over team Joan Collins.

 

[justjenk2]

@Ketchum, Punky is good friends with my wife (nam). I told her you said hello. She says hi.

 

[longhornfaithful]

Gotta admit, I was a fan of Erin Gray (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)

Just straight gas. Loved her. In so many ways.

 

[Ketchum]

If you're gonna go child star, how is Alyssa Milano (80s' version) below Punky Brewster?
Heather Locklear...(TJ Hooker & Dynasty). I had posters.
And more Dynasty, I was team Linda Evans over team Joan Collins.

I just liked Punky more.

Locklear and Milano both were in the top 14.

 

[coopdog]

Gotta admit, I was a fan of Erin Gray (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)

That suit they always put her in had her moose knuckled up big time.
I could not look away!!