tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post2115755606772503984..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: On The Heisman, NFL's Most Underrated Player, The Pistons And Tigers CloserPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1384201643180393552009-12-16T18:56:46.732-05:002009-12-16T18:56:46.732-05:00Notre Dame's problem on defense hasn't bee...Notre Dame's problem on defense hasn't been talent, its been coaching. Notre Dame will have 10 returning starters back on defense next year and 9 of those were 4 star recruits or better according to Rivals. You can't tell me that all of them were overrated and lack the talent to be part of a top defense. Yes, ND doesn't have the talent on defense that Florida, Alabama, and Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-39921099589860089162009-12-16T10:56:18.737-05:002009-12-16T10:56:18.737-05:00Anonymous,
All those guys are stop gaps. Valverde ...Anonymous,<br />All those guys are stop gaps. Valverde to close might make sense.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-32087000975349579622009-12-16T10:55:19.523-05:002009-12-16T10:55:19.523-05:00John,
Because McCoy's team is undefeated and p...John,<br />Because McCoy's team is undefeated and playing in the national title game and he is the most valuable part of that team. Also, his statistics are really good this year.He completed 71 percent of his passes, had more than twice as many TD passes as Ints. He had a great season.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-80479310914472795102009-12-16T10:52:18.599-05:002009-12-16T10:52:18.599-05:00Fred Brill,
I know people in this town are down on...Fred Brill,<br />I know people in this town are down on Zumaya. They have turned on him. But he is a rare talent - and young. I know the Tigers haven't counted him out in that role. And remember this, what was the feeling about the possibility of Rodney closing at this time last year? Similar situation in some ways.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-20083863246463930562009-12-16T10:50:33.728-05:002009-12-16T10:50:33.728-05:00Michael C,
I couldn't agree. The Pistons are f...Michael C,<br />I couldn't agree. The Pistons are fun to watch. Even when they lose. Last night against the Rockets was entertaining, even though they lost. Great wins over Atlanta and Denver that seemed improbable. They don't lose because they don't try.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-26939273713723045682009-12-16T10:49:09.415-05:002009-12-16T10:49:09.415-05:00Maddog52,
Suh played one of the best - if not the ...Maddog52,<br />Suh played one of the best - if not the very best game - I have ever seen a college player play vs. Texas. I have seen in him other games where he was more ordinary. Pistons effort is terrific.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-53409926980115498392009-12-16T10:47:10.106-05:002009-12-16T10:47:10.106-05:00John,
I think Kelly is definitely a huge threat to...John,<br />I think Kelly is definitely a huge threat to UM and MSU, especially given their circumstances. It will depend on who he has running his defense, though, and how well he recruits on that side of the ball. Weiss did well offensively recruiting. Great actually. Not so well getting highly regarded defensive players.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23767257255119077462009-12-16T10:44:30.377-05:002009-12-16T10:44:30.377-05:00Barry,
Obviously, the key with Perry is control. I...Barry,<br />Obviously, the key with Perry is control. If he starts to command the baseball - and did after being sent down and recalled last year - he has the best stuff in that bullpen.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-43689828505261629892009-12-12T11:16:24.832-05:002009-12-12T11:16:24.832-05:00ANy possibility that the Tigers would sign any oth...ANy possibility that the Tigers would sign any other free agents .. there are still a few guys that can probably be had on 1 or 2 year contracts taht can really help this club. <br /><br />Ben Sheets, Justin Duchscherer,Jose Valverde as a 5th starter or bull pen help<br /><br />Holliday, Bay, Mike Cameron,Mark DeRosa Mostly I think DeRosa would be intriguing or Mike Cameron who can still swing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-5400915059597532862009-12-11T21:09:40.990-05:002009-12-11T21:09:40.990-05:00Pat,
How can Colt McCoy receive your first place ...Pat,<br /><br />How can Colt McCoy receive your first place Heisman vote unless you are giving a career achievement award and not awarding it for the most outstanding college football player. McCoy's two worst games were Texas' two most important games of the year, against Oklahoma and the Big 12 championship game against Nebraska. How can you watch the Big 12 championship game and comeJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-42802231179334326772009-12-11T20:26:09.872-05:002009-12-11T20:26:09.872-05:00With all due respect to Barry, I can't see Zum...With all due respect to Barry, I can't see Zumaya closing now. I can't see the Tigers wasting much more time with Zumaya at all. <br /><br />Zumaya's MO is to show up for a short spell and hit the disabled list - he's like that carrot on a string you keep waiting to be great - but never materializes for more than an outing or two.<br /><br />I like MD52's concept on Perry muchFred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-91209329749305289202009-12-11T14:50:24.539-05:002009-12-11T14:50:24.539-05:00The Pistons beating the Nuggets, with 4 of their b...The Pistons beating the Nuggets, with 4 of their best 6 players out and coming off on the tail end of back to back games, was amazing. And it was the most fun I've had watching a Piston game in many years.<br /><br />Also, I must declare my love for Big Ben. He was my favorite player before he left and he's my favorite player again. He's been amazing this year. Stuckey, Jerebko, Michael Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-79105383568943286512009-12-11T14:40:23.929-05:002009-12-11T14:40:23.929-05:00My voting would go Suh, Ingram, Tebow, McCoy. Not...My voting would go Suh, Ingram, Tebow, McCoy. Nothing against Tebow, McCoy, and Ingram but I just feel Suh was pretty dominant and it be nice to see someone other then a QB to win it. Cause there are other dominant and deserving players to be put in that best college football player category. <br /><br />As far as the Pistons go.. I am very impressed with Keuster thus far. This team is doing maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-2418798293652541222009-12-11T14:31:34.146-05:002009-12-11T14:31:34.146-05:00Any reaction to Brian Kelly to Notre Dame now that...Any reaction to Brian Kelly to Notre Dame now that it is official? I think Michigan and Michigan State really missed the boat on this guy and he will return the Irish to national prominence. Starting in 2010, the Irish have more talent and a better coach than the Wolverines and Spartans, I think that ND is going to have a sustained run over the two Michigan programs.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-43730656397733436172009-12-11T13:03:15.430-05:002009-12-11T13:03:15.430-05:00Pat, I think he is a future closer but he has cut ...Pat, I think he is a future closer but he has cut down on the hits and BB. I think Perry is second or third in line. I think the ball will be given to Zumaya first. There also a chance Tigers will sign an experience set-up guy that could close. I do not know why Schlereth was never a starter, he suppose to have three good pitches.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.com