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I'd say pretty low. She consistently said in years past that she is not in it to win it, but to just see how well the dogs do. Spend time with them, see if they are contributing to the breed (which you can only do if you are competing against other top dog teams). That she does not want to push them hard but to let them go at the pace they want to go. Unless she has changed her views, I'm guessing she can have a really good showing, but probably not #1. But who knows?
The lead analyst (Bruce Lee, who has run Iditarod several times and has a top 10 finish) has said in prior years that he would like to see what would happen if Paige went all out or if someone else went all out with her team and that they could win. But Paige is not focused on winning. Wants to do the best the team can, but said the last thing she wants is to push them too hard and have the dogs be miserable.
I'm hoping for a top 5 this year. 5 is her best ever, so 3 or 4 would be amazing to me.
Well, at least we have a timeline as to how long we have to right the ship or else be relegated to obscurity forever.
Fuck all of that. Barf... seeing Kentucky's gym full for the first time in years because of all of our players and old coach and the refs fixing the game and Kentucky wins by 25. No fucking thanks. Not interested in that horsehit. Put us in literally any other bracket.
The only thing we offer the SEC is the state of VA - if they even care. They have Tennessee and Kentucky- close enough. I don't think they would be interested in us or UVA really. I don't see what it adds.
All the more motivation for those who stayed.
Duffy vs Brooks
Wenzel vs Amoore
Micheaux vs Strack
Baker/Ekh vs Hassett
We weren't competitive at all in the game really. Sad. This UNC team is not great- they are mid, and they blew us out at home. We have been fiesty at times this year, but yet another reality check.
Just noticed she lost a dog. Then I noticed that five others in the top 9 are also at least one dog down. Panic averted.
Analysts interview was discussing that he suspected a lot of the top teams would push through Tanana to try and cover a decent chunk (20-30 miles) of the ultra long 117 run from Tanana to Ruby. Then then could rest and try to make a long run to Ruby with just 1 long rest break. If they stay in Tanana, they would still need a long rest on the trail. Apparently, the last time the Fairbanks-to-Nome route was used, most top mushers did stay in Tanana, but he thought most would push through. As it turned out, Michelle Phillips, Milie Porsild and Jessie Holmes did push through, but others like Paige, Matt Hall and Ryan Redington rested several hours at the checkpoint.
Interview with Quince Mountain - who I have to say, sounds like a real fun guy - who has been at or near the back the entire race. Noted that his problem with the team early was that one of the girls was in heat. Had to drop her at a checkpoint as if you put her in the back, you had a lot of the male dogs wanting to go back to get to her. If you put her in front, the guys behind her may have been extra motivated, but she was turning around and wanting to go meet them. Says love is great, but not on the trail. Also a shout out to the volunteers and how it is great to have the straw for the dogs stacked up for him and 2 vets at the checkpoint to look the dogs over. Real good spirits and someone I'd love to have a beer with. Also, during the interview, he had a bag of Girl Scout cookies the whole time. I'll have to show my wife and daughter that.
Final note, the mushers could be on the Yukon River for 4-5 days given how long this river stretch is.
Looks like Paige is doing well. What are the realistic chances she pulls out a win? Could we claim that as our first natty?
I have no doubt. =^/
Wednesday morning March 5.
Jason Mackey was first into the checkpoint at Tanana with 16 dogs at 10:40 PM Alaska/2:40 AM East Coast. He was followed quickly by Paige in second 4 minutes later. As the first to Tanana, Jason was presented with a nice pair of gloves and a $100 bill. Paige rested ~4.5 hours in the checkpoint and then pull out in 5th place at 1:31 AM Alaska/4:31 sorry, 5:31 AM east coast. Top 9 are on the trail from Tanana to Ruby on the first leg of the Yukon River. This is an extremely long run listed as 117 miles on the Iditarod checkpoint list. Current standings by GPS are:
1. Matt Hall, running with 15 dogs 224 miles in/904 to Nome
2. Paige Drobny resting on the trail with 15 dogs 223 miles in/905 to Nome
3. Jessie Holmes resting on the trail with 16 dogs 221 miles in/907 to Nome
4. Michelle Phillips resting on the trail with 16 dogs 221 miles in/907 to Nome
5. Bailey Vitello, running with 14 dogs 211 miles in/917 to Nome
6. Millie Porsild resting on the trail with 16 dogs 210 miles in/918 to Nome
7. Ryan Redington, running with 13 dogs 209 miles in/919 to Nome
8. Jason Mackey, running with 15 dogs 209 miles in/919 to Nome
9. Riley Dyche, running with 15 dogs 206 miles in/922 to Nome
10-18. Nine teams resting in Tanana 202 miles in/926 to Nome
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Big 12 wouldn't be bad with all the expansions, WVU, Cincy, UCF, add Duke for basketball and we have a great basketball conference and some close teams to play.
heck Texas and Oklahoma are only 2 states away (like 13h drives to dallas or okc but only 2 states).
I feel like Tuten has all the little things that make backs good, he doesn't go down easily, he hits holes quickly, he doesn't dance in the hole, he follows blockers. His broken tackles number was insane last year and that plus the really good combine numbers should make teams take another look at the tape.
Won game 1 against Norfolk State 13-0
I think I'll just watch for Softball, wrestling and Iditarod updates.
PICK 6 BIG SHOOTS
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# | Loeffler Resigns BGHC To be Philly Eagles QB coach, Players exit too. We'd be outrecruited by community colleges.
No idea as I haven't followed him that closely. Initially expected him to be a major player this year and nothing. Must be something going on, but nothing is getting out.
CLASS WAR VETERAN
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1 year 4 months
# | Hokies Hoops Central: UNC (19-11) at Virginia Tech (13-16) 7pm ESPNU Oof
HOKIE HOOPS WIZ
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1 year 4 months
# | Hokies Hoops Central: UNC (19-11) at Virginia Tech (13-16) 7pm ESPNU Hmm odd never saw any articles on him tearing an ACL but do see some similar posts on Techsideline.
Rumor I heard is leg injury and had additional surgery since HS ACL. No real facts, just smoke.
BEARDS > PEOPLE
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1 year 4 months
# | Loeffler Resigns BGHC To be Philly Eagles QB coach, Players exit too. "National champions of life"
It's refreshing to hear her focus on the pups and their breed and the development of the breed. Paige is in this for the long view and developing the future.
With that said!
LFG!!
Go Puppies Go!!!