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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs All I see is hate from people who probably don't like Brady/Pats in general. I agree w Hokie in the Wire that they haven't proved he lied. Additionally, other Quarterbacks have come out and stated how they prefer the ball over/underinflated such as ARod saying he likes the balls overinflated. Personally, that's how I prefer to grip and throw the ball too, I tend to shirk form and grip a more deflated ball tighter which throws off my release.
Honestly, not having the ball how you like it affects your performance downward MUCH more significantly than a good feeling ball would increase your efficiency upward.
example) If I had to play a game with a deflated ball, it would (personally) affect my accuracy on short throws and and my distance on long throws. A normal ball is what I am used to. I might prefer to have it a little overinflated, but it wouldn't really affect my play from the normal ball, just would "feel" good in my hand. The receivers (if anyone) probably benefit it from it more than the QB. If you have ever played with a real game ball, you know they are pretty rock hard, so whether it's deflated or not, it's gonna hurt like a bitch when it's cold.
Nice, looking forward to more years of the ridiculously overpriced but awesome sweater!
The talk will continue, no doubt about it. As long as he keeps winning at VT, Buzz will remain a hot commodity and his name will be linked to several high-profile job vacancies every year. All this really does is limit the pool of schools that could poach him away to those with pockets deep enough to pay the buyout. (I'm assuming there is a buyout clause here. Anybody heard any details on that front?)
The good news is, that if the pessimists are right and he does leave for greener pastures in the foreseeable future, we'll be far better suited to find a good replacement. The program will be in much better shape than it was before Buzz came to town, and the buyout should provide some ready cash to pay for a quality coach.
Edit: Looks like the buyout is addressed here: http://www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech-basketball/2016/07/12258/buzz-wi...
Yeah, drop ceilings are a little Office Space-y.
Kam's sunglasses game is on point
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. About the time this whole affair blew up, I happened to be sitting across a poker table from a former FBS center, with a couple years starting experience snapping the ball to a future NFL QB. Seeing as how he seemed to be a subject-matter expert, we all started asking him about the situation. The guy told me in no uncertain terms that deflated footballs are far easier to grip, snap, throw and catch, particularly in cold weather when your hands and fingers are desensitized. This tactic absolutely gives the offense an advantage and could indeed affect the outcome of the game if only one team is employing it. (Now, the Pats-Colts game in question was obviously not affected, given the lopsided score. They could've won that one playing with an anvil.) He went on to divulge that his coach was not only aware of underinflated balls being used by his team in cold weather, but an active participant in the process. One more thought: the balls were obviously intentionally inflated to a pressure that was not compliant with league rules. If there's no benefit, why would anyone risk doing it?
As for the argument that Brady's punishment shows the NFL has too much power over the players, I'm sure I'm in the extreme minority here, but I think this is the one of the few violations where the NFL has the right and the obligation come down hard with player discipline. The job of the league is to protect the integrity of the game. When a player or team violates rules designed to ensure a level playing field, the League needs to act. It seems everyone likes to bash the NFL over it's scattershot approach to player suspensions for things like DUI and domestic violence, but honestly, when those incidents occur away from work, they are under the jurisdiction of the court system. The NFL really doesn't have the standing to punish guys for those offenses. I'm all for teams punishing their players for violations of the player conduct clauses of their contracts, but the league really has no legitimate authority to bring down the hammer, IMHO.
Maroon trumps orange.
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs I'm a Redskins fan, and I agree this is ludicrous, but for different reasons:
1. Goodell has lacked any consistency in his doling out punishments and will come to regret this in the next set of CBA negotiations
2. Brady was never proved to lie or be involved. He was "probably" involved which means he's "probably" lying. For the record, this is pretty weak evidence for a 1/4 season suspension
3. There is presidence of previous "deflate" scandals that resulted in little to no punishments
4. I have no love for the Pats, but i look at it as "if Goodell can treat one team unfairly, how long until its YOUR team?"
I think it's important to note that since UT is contractually obliged to wear orange, that means that the Hokies can't, and that is a very, very good thing.
So it looks like we gave him a pay bump of $200k/year, $70k bump in the assistant salary pool, and no change to his buyout. Thought that might be the case because there is really no motivation for him to want to increase his buyout, but it means he still has all the leverage if he decides to leave. On the flipside, the extra salary (for himself and his assistants) increases his incentive to stay.
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs That Pats thought it would make a difference otherwise they wouldn't be doing it, right?
AWESOME NEWS. I have never traveled down to Blacksburg for just a basketball game, but I think I can see it in my future soon if they keep going this way
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# | Buzz Williams Agrees to Contract Extension Through 2022-23 Season Wait....Once again, I'm wary of how "great" this is. His buyout is super low, and we've committed to him for 7 years. Does the contract still extend 1 year, every year after the first 4?
As a reminder, here were the GENEROUS terms of the previous contract: TKP Outline of Contract
I think I just peed on myself in happiness.
My goodness, words can't explain how excited I am for the season. The energy around the program is beyond contagious at this point.
Sure seems to be working hard at locking up his top coaches for longer contracts considering he's apparently foot out the door
Good job, BR!
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs Or... you know... don't cheat
Welcome news, especially after the Babcock rumors yesterday.
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs It as nothing to do if it would have made a difference in the game or not. It has everything to do with breaking the rules and then lying about it once he got caught.
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs Players union negotiated that power.
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs I'm a Vikings fan for the record, but this is absolutely ludicrous that it has gotten to this point and that he is going to be suspended 4 games. Truly unbelievable. This whole thing is overblown and unless you have some kind of personal vendetta against the patriots nobody believes this would have made a difference in the outcome of this or any game. Absolutely not worth 4 game suspension, just another example of the NFL not backing down and holding too much power over players.
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs Found the Pats fan
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# | OT: Review finds it "more probable than not" Pats intentionally deflated footballs It's not just inappropriate equipment...it's tampering with the equipment illegally after the officials inspection of the equipment.
In the "Bizarre Ways to Recruit Athletes" category, the gold medal goes to Oklahoma State for tweeting Pokemon Go edits to recruits.