Showing posts with label Larry Johnson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Larry Johnson. Show all posts
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Jordan Hill, Larry Johnson and Defensive Lineman U
Due to its long tradition of producing talented, NFL-bound linebackers, Penn State has earned and lived up to the reputation as Linebacker U. From Ham to Millen, from Conlan to Short and Arrington, from Posluszny and Connor to Bowman and Lee, and now with Mauti and Hodges giving way to Hull and the next big recruit, the names ring eternal.
What people may not realize is that Penn State has also become an NFL factory for defensive linemen under defensive line coach Larry Johnson Sr., to an almost astonishing degree.
Johnson, father of 2,000-yard rusher Larry Johnson Jr., has been the defensive line coach at Penn State for 13 years, and he's been so damn good that new head coach Bill O'Brien made sure to keep him around. And for good reason.
Johnson has coached seven first-team All-Americans during his tenure and 14 first-team All-Big Ten linemen. The big names include the likes of first-round NFL draft picks Courtney Brown (1st overall), Jimmy Kennedy, Michael Haynes, Tamba Hali, Aaron Maybin and Jared Odrick.
While Brown and Haynes turned out to be NFL busts and Maybin has bounced around, all of them were tremendous college players, and several have thrived in the league. Tamba Hali is a perennial Pro Bowler. Jimmy Kennedy and Penn State linemate Anthony Adams have had long NFL careers, while Odrick and rookie Devon Still are just really beginning their professional journeys.
Johnson's track record is astonishing, especially recently, with Maybin bursting onto the scene in 2008, Odrick being named Big Ten Defensive Lineman and Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and Still following up two years later by duplicating Odrick's honors.
This year, Johnson continued his success grooming monsters on the line, as senior Jordan Hill was named first team All-Big Ten and is sure to play on Sundays next season.
Hill, one of the leaders of the team and another key part in keeping this season from falling apart, was oftentimes a one-man wrecking crew — the same way Still and Odrick were before him. As a defensive tackle, Hill finished fourth on the team in tackles with 64, trailing only starting linebackers Gerald Hodges, Michael Mauti and Glenn Carson. He registered 4.5 sacks and had 8.5 tackles for loss, which may not sound like much but is outstanding considering the nonstop double teams he faced. And he was the reason that Mauti and Hodges were able to shine, occupying blockers so the backers could get to the ball.
The best part of all is that Hill saved his best performance for last. Hill said he never even considered leaving Penn State because he loved the place. He loved it so much that he shed a few tears on senior day, his final game as a Nittany Lion, and nothing was going to prevent him from having his moment. Not nagging injuries, not a Wisconsin team with a massive offensive line and the desire to gain momentum heading into the Big Ten title game.
All Hill did in that final outing was completely and utterly dominate, taking over the game from the defensive tackle position. It was a marvel to watch. Hill had 12 tackles, eight of them solo, including three for a loss and two sacks. Every play, he was in the backfield disrupting things, and even when the Badgers managed to move him a little, he found a way to the ball. It was a thing of beauty. Even the announcers were gushing over his dominance.
In his final game of his collegiate career, Hill was far and away the best player on the field, quite literally putting forth the type of performance we saw from Ndamukong Suh at Nebraska.
Hill continued the new tradition at Penn State under Larry Johnson, becoming a standout, NFL-bound defensive lineman. And with freshman Deion Barnes being named the Big Ten Defensive Freshman of the Year, the new Defensive Linemen U is bound to live on as long as Larry Johnson Sr. remains on those Penn State sidelines.
Linebacker U is alive and well, but it's time to make room in the spotlight for the Penn State defensive linemen and their coach.
What people may not realize is that Penn State has also become an NFL factory for defensive linemen under defensive line coach Larry Johnson Sr., to an almost astonishing degree.
Johnson, father of 2,000-yard rusher Larry Johnson Jr., has been the defensive line coach at Penn State for 13 years, and he's been so damn good that new head coach Bill O'Brien made sure to keep him around. And for good reason.
Johnson has coached seven first-team All-Americans during his tenure and 14 first-team All-Big Ten linemen. The big names include the likes of first-round NFL draft picks Courtney Brown (1st overall), Jimmy Kennedy, Michael Haynes, Tamba Hali, Aaron Maybin and Jared Odrick.
While Brown and Haynes turned out to be NFL busts and Maybin has bounced around, all of them were tremendous college players, and several have thrived in the league. Tamba Hali is a perennial Pro Bowler. Jimmy Kennedy and Penn State linemate Anthony Adams have had long NFL careers, while Odrick and rookie Devon Still are just really beginning their professional journeys.
Johnson's track record is astonishing, especially recently, with Maybin bursting onto the scene in 2008, Odrick being named Big Ten Defensive Lineman and Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and Still following up two years later by duplicating Odrick's honors.
This year, Johnson continued his success grooming monsters on the line, as senior Jordan Hill was named first team All-Big Ten and is sure to play on Sundays next season.
Hill, one of the leaders of the team and another key part in keeping this season from falling apart, was oftentimes a one-man wrecking crew — the same way Still and Odrick were before him. As a defensive tackle, Hill finished fourth on the team in tackles with 64, trailing only starting linebackers Gerald Hodges, Michael Mauti and Glenn Carson. He registered 4.5 sacks and had 8.5 tackles for loss, which may not sound like much but is outstanding considering the nonstop double teams he faced. And he was the reason that Mauti and Hodges were able to shine, occupying blockers so the backers could get to the ball.
The best part of all is that Hill saved his best performance for last. Hill said he never even considered leaving Penn State because he loved the place. He loved it so much that he shed a few tears on senior day, his final game as a Nittany Lion, and nothing was going to prevent him from having his moment. Not nagging injuries, not a Wisconsin team with a massive offensive line and the desire to gain momentum heading into the Big Ten title game.
All Hill did in that final outing was completely and utterly dominate, taking over the game from the defensive tackle position. It was a marvel to watch. Hill had 12 tackles, eight of them solo, including three for a loss and two sacks. Every play, he was in the backfield disrupting things, and even when the Badgers managed to move him a little, he found a way to the ball. It was a thing of beauty. Even the announcers were gushing over his dominance.
In his final game of his collegiate career, Hill was far and away the best player on the field, quite literally putting forth the type of performance we saw from Ndamukong Suh at Nebraska.
Hill continued the new tradition at Penn State under Larry Johnson, becoming a standout, NFL-bound defensive lineman. And with freshman Deion Barnes being named the Big Ten Defensive Freshman of the Year, the new Defensive Linemen U is bound to live on as long as Larry Johnson Sr. remains on those Penn State sidelines.
Linebacker U is alive and well, but it's time to make room in the spotlight for the Penn State defensive linemen and their coach.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Been a While Since I Hit the Links
So, the three of you who actually read this thing might be wondering, "Gee, the Rev sure hasn't done a links post in a while. Wonder why …" Because work sucks, that's why. I've been so damn busy, being forced to pick up other people's slack, that I haven't had any time for myself to slack off. That's not right.
Considering last week was a week from hell, I really began to question my life. Every damn weekday, I wake up way earlier than I want to, go to a place I have no desire to be, do shit I have no desire to do for 8 hours, go home and relax for a few hours, go to sleep, and then do the whole damn thing over again the next day. It's absurd. Whoever decided this is how life is supposed to go deserves to be punched right in the cock. If I had it my way, I'd sleep until well past noon, play video games and sports all day and drink/watch sports all night. Essentially, I'd be a college kid the rest of my life, minus the classes. Now that would be the life.
Links …
-Finally, two seasons too late, the Eric Bruntlett joke is over.
-Sadly, that good news is offset by some horrible news: Marreese Speights is out 6-8 weeks with a knee injury.
Speights was playing the most inspiring basketball of any 76er and establishing himself as a real force this season. He was playing so well that people have been calling for him to take over Elton Brand's starting spot. Now, the most entertaining player so far this season is on the shelf for two months. What little excitement I had for the Sixers is already fading.
-Zac Robinson, meet Jamar Wall:
-No matter how you slice it, Penn State flat-out does not deserve a BCS bowl bid, even though they still might get one.
-As Ed mentioned, Brandon Jennings dropped 55 points on Golden State Saturday in a 129-125 win:
I don't care what Blake Griffin does when he returns, this Rookie of the Year race is over. Just give Jennings the award right now.
-Stephen Jackson was traded to Charlotte along with Acie Law in exchange for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic. It should be interesting to see how Larry Brown handles Jackson.
-More on Jennings from Shoals:
After that third quarter, the Milwaukee feed flashed a graphic on the screen that lumped in Jennings's early season averages of 20 points and 5 assists per game with Oscar, LeBron, Jordan and Iverson, the only others to achieve this statistical feat. You can argue that other players could've been there, had their circumstances differed. But there's no disputing this: Even if it's horribly premature to draw conclusions about where Jennings is headed, long-term, Saturday didn't just prove he could score, or that he's reached some arbitrary statistical benchmark.
Like those future Hall of Famers on the screen, Jennings attacks the game from multiple angles. He does what he has to, and so far, it's looking like that's a lot more than anyone had ever anticipated.
Seriously, watch Brandon Jennings. You will be impressed. And excited. Unless you hate good basketball. In that case, keep watching nothing but the Sixers.
-More on Speights too:
3. Marreese Speights (Sixers): Speights caught a bad break over the past weekend by injuring his left knee and could be out until January. But don’t forget about him, he is going to be really good in this league. Prior to getting hurt, he was averaging 15 ppg and 7.1 rpg in just 24 minutes per contest. With Elton Brand still trying to get back to his old self, he has also helped out with the Sixers’ interior. He is a huge presence downlow on both ends of the floor, and like evryone else on this list, he has intangibles. The future looks bright for this promising big man, barring more injuries, of course.
-The No. 1 ranked high school player in the class of 2010, Harrison Barnes, is going to UNC:
“I just felt that, not only is Coach Williams so good at instructing the game,” said Barnes, “I felt that I had developed a great relationship with the players, and I’m just so anxious to play with them.”
Barnes is widely regarded as a one-and-done player who many believe has the potential to be the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
A 6-7 small forward, Barnes’ offensive repertoire is virtually flawless and he plays with a warrior-like intensity on both ends of the floor.
Here's what the defending champs are getting:
-Speaking of UNC, Ty Lawson got ups:
-Saturday may have been Navorro Bowman's last game in Beaver Stadium. Rumor has it he's going pro. It would be all sorts of awesome to see him in an Eagles uniform, but considering Bowman is projected as a first- or second-round pick, that's unlikely. I fully expect the Birds to draft four offensive linemen in the 2010 draft.
-Chris Paul is out indefinitely.
-Larry Johnson is heading to the Bengals. Talk about an upgrade in teams … from pathetic Kansas City to first-place Cincinnati. Moral of the story: You will be rewarded for spitting drinks on women, calling out your coach and using gay slurs. Good to know.
-Dream Team highlights, just because:
-Wade's sick dunk from last week:
-Roman thinks J.A. Happ got jobbed, finishing second to Chris Coghlan in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. I think Happ isn't really that good, though he did have a fine season.
-Check out the season previews at Big 5 Post.
And I have to say, I hate the Patriots and the Colts annoy me because they're always so damn good, but man, watching those two quarterbacks face off is a thing of beauty. I'm a Donovan McNabb guy. Truly, a fan. But watching these two go at it, it's just amazing. Every pass, you expect it to be right on the money, hitting the receiver right in stride perfectly each time. When Peyton Manning or Tom Brady make a bad throw, it's shocking. We just expect greatness from them. The throws these two guys make on a consistent basis are astounding.
Those guys are incredible.
Considering last week was a week from hell, I really began to question my life. Every damn weekday, I wake up way earlier than I want to, go to a place I have no desire to be, do shit I have no desire to do for 8 hours, go home and relax for a few hours, go to sleep, and then do the whole damn thing over again the next day. It's absurd. Whoever decided this is how life is supposed to go deserves to be punched right in the cock. If I had it my way, I'd sleep until well past noon, play video games and sports all day and drink/watch sports all night. Essentially, I'd be a college kid the rest of my life, minus the classes. Now that would be the life.
Links …
-Finally, two seasons too late, the Eric Bruntlett joke is over.
-Sadly, that good news is offset by some horrible news: Marreese Speights is out 6-8 weeks with a knee injury.
Speights was playing the most inspiring basketball of any 76er and establishing himself as a real force this season. He was playing so well that people have been calling for him to take over Elton Brand's starting spot. Now, the most entertaining player so far this season is on the shelf for two months. What little excitement I had for the Sixers is already fading.
-Zac Robinson, meet Jamar Wall:
-No matter how you slice it, Penn State flat-out does not deserve a BCS bowl bid, even though they still might get one.
-As Ed mentioned, Brandon Jennings dropped 55 points on Golden State Saturday in a 129-125 win:
I don't care what Blake Griffin does when he returns, this Rookie of the Year race is over. Just give Jennings the award right now.
-Stephen Jackson was traded to Charlotte along with Acie Law in exchange for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic. It should be interesting to see how Larry Brown handles Jackson.
-More on Jennings from Shoals:
After that third quarter, the Milwaukee feed flashed a graphic on the screen that lumped in Jennings's early season averages of 20 points and 5 assists per game with Oscar, LeBron, Jordan and Iverson, the only others to achieve this statistical feat. You can argue that other players could've been there, had their circumstances differed. But there's no disputing this: Even if it's horribly premature to draw conclusions about where Jennings is headed, long-term, Saturday didn't just prove he could score, or that he's reached some arbitrary statistical benchmark.
Like those future Hall of Famers on the screen, Jennings attacks the game from multiple angles. He does what he has to, and so far, it's looking like that's a lot more than anyone had ever anticipated.
Seriously, watch Brandon Jennings. You will be impressed. And excited. Unless you hate good basketball. In that case, keep watching nothing but the Sixers.
-More on Speights too:
3. Marreese Speights (Sixers): Speights caught a bad break over the past weekend by injuring his left knee and could be out until January. But don’t forget about him, he is going to be really good in this league. Prior to getting hurt, he was averaging 15 ppg and 7.1 rpg in just 24 minutes per contest. With Elton Brand still trying to get back to his old self, he has also helped out with the Sixers’ interior. He is a huge presence downlow on both ends of the floor, and like evryone else on this list, he has intangibles. The future looks bright for this promising big man, barring more injuries, of course.
-The No. 1 ranked high school player in the class of 2010, Harrison Barnes, is going to UNC:
“I just felt that, not only is Coach Williams so good at instructing the game,” said Barnes, “I felt that I had developed a great relationship with the players, and I’m just so anxious to play with them.”
Barnes is widely regarded as a one-and-done player who many believe has the potential to be the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
A 6-7 small forward, Barnes’ offensive repertoire is virtually flawless and he plays with a warrior-like intensity on both ends of the floor.
Here's what the defending champs are getting:
-Speaking of UNC, Ty Lawson got ups:
-Saturday may have been Navorro Bowman's last game in Beaver Stadium. Rumor has it he's going pro. It would be all sorts of awesome to see him in an Eagles uniform, but considering Bowman is projected as a first- or second-round pick, that's unlikely. I fully expect the Birds to draft four offensive linemen in the 2010 draft.
-Chris Paul is out indefinitely.
-Larry Johnson is heading to the Bengals. Talk about an upgrade in teams … from pathetic Kansas City to first-place Cincinnati. Moral of the story: You will be rewarded for spitting drinks on women, calling out your coach and using gay slurs. Good to know.
-Dream Team highlights, just because:
-Wade's sick dunk from last week:
-Roman thinks J.A. Happ got jobbed, finishing second to Chris Coghlan in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. I think Happ isn't really that good, though he did have a fine season.
-Check out the season previews at Big 5 Post.
And I have to say, I hate the Patriots and the Colts annoy me because they're always so damn good, but man, watching those two quarterbacks face off is a thing of beauty. I'm a Donovan McNabb guy. Truly, a fan. But watching these two go at it, it's just amazing. Every pass, you expect it to be right on the money, hitting the receiver right in stride perfectly each time. When Peyton Manning or Tom Brady make a bad throw, it's shocking. We just expect greatness from them. The throws these two guys make on a consistent basis are astounding.
Those guys are incredible.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
I Feel Like Talking Gibberish
This is how I feel at this moment.
The Eagles need a wide receiver. A number 1 guy would be great but I would settle for a legit number 2 with height.
I would say the Eagles also need a running back with some size and power but everyone knows that they wouldn't use him anyway.
I would also say that the Eagles need a fullback but maybe instead of not resigning Runyan or Tra Thomas they could turn one of them into a fullback. Or possibly Trevor Laws or even Lorenzo Booker.
ESPN is starting to make me want to set fire to my television. I swear I heard about A RUMOR of Gruden replacing Weiss at Notre Dame three times within a half hour this morning. The Notre Dame AD was saying the RUMOR was an outright lie. If it is not true, don't report it in the first place. Just give me highlights.
I'm going to the Flyers game tonight and I wouldn't mind seeing Danny Briere play.
Larry Johnson Sr should be named Joe Pa's successor.
I also hate Lance Armstrong.
Anyone who thinks that we are all going to die because of who new president is should probably lead the way and kill themselves first. I'll just sit tight and wait it out.
Penn St. beat Michigan in basketball last night. Jamelle Cornley is a pretty decent player. If he was three inches taller, he could be a first round draft pick. After seven games, the Lions are 4-3 in the Big Ten. Thats pretty impressive for those guys.
The Eagles need a wide receiver. A number 1 guy would be great but I would settle for a legit number 2 with height.
I would say the Eagles also need a running back with some size and power but everyone knows that they wouldn't use him anyway.
I would also say that the Eagles need a fullback but maybe instead of not resigning Runyan or Tra Thomas they could turn one of them into a fullback. Or possibly Trevor Laws or even Lorenzo Booker.
ESPN is starting to make me want to set fire to my television. I swear I heard about A RUMOR of Gruden replacing Weiss at Notre Dame three times within a half hour this morning. The Notre Dame AD was saying the RUMOR was an outright lie. If it is not true, don't report it in the first place. Just give me highlights.
I'm going to the Flyers game tonight and I wouldn't mind seeing Danny Briere play.
Larry Johnson Sr should be named Joe Pa's successor.
I also hate Lance Armstrong.
Anyone who thinks that we are all going to die because of who new president is should probably lead the way and kill themselves first. I'll just sit tight and wait it out.
Penn St. beat Michigan in basketball last night. Jamelle Cornley is a pretty decent player. If he was three inches taller, he could be a first round draft pick. After seven games, the Lions are 4-3 in the Big Ten. Thats pretty impressive for those guys.
Wake Up Miami
Here's a little known fact: I graduated from Penn State. OK, maybe it's well known, but nonetheless, I spent four years out in State College, living and breathing the same air as the likes of Larry Johnson, Tamba Hali and Paul Posluszny.
I also was forced to watch the supremely talented Derek Wake completely suck at playing football. Wake was a huge linebacker with good speed and a freakish ability to leap higher than anyone who has ever put on the pads. Instantly, Arkansas Fred and I pulled for the guy to get on the field because of the insane ability he possessed.
Then, he actually did get on the field. And he sucked. A lot. The guy was not a good tackler, had absolutely no concept of staying in lanes, and was routinely lost and out of position on the field. I think it's safe to say that during his time at Penn State, he wasn't the smartest guy in the world.
I'm pretty sure that's him celebrating above in Penn State's 6-4 home loss to Iowa. What. A. Douche.
Well, thanks to a friend of mine who shall remain nameless (*cough*Jeff Huff*cough*), I learned that things have turned around for dear old Derek Wake … or should I call him Cameron Wake.
Apparently, Mr. Wake decided to drop the Derek and go by his middle name, Cameron, and flee to Canada. Good idea on both fronts, seeing as Derek Wake sucked at football and Canadians are dumb.
Well, evidently the name change worked out. Wake supposedly had a nice time up in Canada, even playing football moderately well. Now he's a Miami Dolphin. That's right,Derek Cameron Wake is now in the National Football League. I am stunned.
I also was forced to watch the supremely talented Derek Wake completely suck at playing football. Wake was a huge linebacker with good speed and a freakish ability to leap higher than anyone who has ever put on the pads. Instantly, Arkansas Fred and I pulled for the guy to get on the field because of the insane ability he possessed.
Then, he actually did get on the field. And he sucked. A lot. The guy was not a good tackler, had absolutely no concept of staying in lanes, and was routinely lost and out of position on the field. I think it's safe to say that during his time at Penn State, he wasn't the smartest guy in the world.
I'm pretty sure that's him celebrating above in Penn State's 6-4 home loss to Iowa. What. A. Douche.
Well, thanks to a friend of mine who shall remain nameless (*cough*Jeff Huff*cough*), I learned that things have turned around for dear old Derek Wake … or should I call him Cameron Wake.
Apparently, Mr. Wake decided to drop the Derek and go by his middle name, Cameron, and flee to Canada. Good idea on both fronts, seeing as Derek Wake sucked at football and Canadians are dumb.
Well, evidently the name change worked out. Wake supposedly had a nice time up in Canada, even playing football moderately well. Now he's a Miami Dolphin. That's right,
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A Letter to Joe Pa
Dear Joe Pa,
Please fire Tom Bradley. Make Larry Johnson Sr. your defensive coordinator. Give him more money then Ron Zook offered. It is your only chance.
Sincerely,
Me
Please fire Tom Bradley. Make Larry Johnson Sr. your defensive coordinator. Give him more money then Ron Zook offered. It is your only chance.
Sincerely,
Me
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Enigma that is Larry Johnson
It's no secret that I am a huge Larry Johnson fan. When I was a freshman at Penn State, Larry Johnson was a senior, and the man became the first and only running back to rush for 2,000 in the Big 10. He was robbed of the Heisman Trophy because Carson Palmer had a huge game on national television against an overrated Notre Dame team.
To see him fall from grace this year has been disheartening for me. No matter how many personal issues he must go through, as horrible as some of them truly are, I'll always have a soft spot for LJ. But truly, the man has some personal demons to tackle, and Jeffri Chadiha wrote an excellent feature on Johnson. It's a long piece, but very worth the time.
I can only hope that LJ can get his life back in order and reclaim his place among the NFL's elite. Because no matter how much of an asshole he is (and trust me, I've been hearing stories since my time at Penn State about just how surly he can be), I'll never forget that magical 2002 season.
To see him fall from grace this year has been disheartening for me. No matter how many personal issues he must go through, as horrible as some of them truly are, I'll always have a soft spot for LJ. But truly, the man has some personal demons to tackle, and Jeffri Chadiha wrote an excellent feature on Johnson. It's a long piece, but very worth the time.
I can only hope that LJ can get his life back in order and reclaim his place among the NFL's elite. Because no matter how much of an asshole he is (and trust me, I've been hearing stories since my time at Penn State about just how surly he can be), I'll never forget that magical 2002 season.
Friday, October 24, 2008
It's Friday, Time to Dance
With Larry Johnson disgusted with himself and doing everything in his power to screw my fantasy team, I thought I might try and help him remember the good times he's had with his good pal Jay-Z. So in honor of Larry Johnson trying to get his life back together and his alma mater Penn State attempting to go into Columbus and topple the Buckeyes, I present you with an L.J. video cameo.
Look at that! L.J. was in a club and managed to not spit a drink in a woman's face. Huzzah!
Go Lions!
LET'S GO PHILS!!!!!
Look at that! L.J. was in a club and managed to not spit a drink in a woman's face. Huzzah!
Go Lions!
LET'S GO PHILS!!!!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Next Icon
I generally hate my dumb job in my dumb office with my seemingly dumb as shit boss, but lately I have found a bright spot. None other than Fred Barnett came into the office last week and is getting himself a website. Those expressive eyebrows are unmistakable and as I shook his hand to introduce myself, I then knew that any work I would do for him would be my best. I owe him that much.
I don't know too many details about the actual website. I know it has something to do with helping high school football players from certain areas to get noticed and recruited by college teams. I also know that it is going to be called "The Next Icon". Beyond that I really don't know much since the initial project is just for the graphic designers, but once construction of the website itself gets underway I will have more information and I will get to put my effort in.
Today as I went to lunch he was in the office again and as I passed him I said, "sup" and gave him a head nod. He returned with a "hey man" and I continued on my way. I'll tell you this fine citizens, following that exchange my peanut butter and jelly sandwich has never tasted better.
Sadly, this for some reason has just reminded me of the time that I decided not to wear my LJ jersey to the bar at Penn State and who showed up but LJ himself. That was depressing.
Hopefully this will all end with Fred Barnett personally thanking me for my hard work and service and offer me some sort of personal thank you like maybe a row of season tickets for all the dedicated bloggers here. Maybe, just maybe.
I don't know too many details about the actual website. I know it has something to do with helping high school football players from certain areas to get noticed and recruited by college teams. I also know that it is going to be called "The Next Icon". Beyond that I really don't know much since the initial project is just for the graphic designers, but once construction of the website itself gets underway I will have more information and I will get to put my effort in.
Today as I went to lunch he was in the office again and as I passed him I said, "sup" and gave him a head nod. He returned with a "hey man" and I continued on my way. I'll tell you this fine citizens, following that exchange my peanut butter and jelly sandwich has never tasted better.
Sadly, this for some reason has just reminded me of the time that I decided not to wear my LJ jersey to the bar at Penn State and who showed up but LJ himself. That was depressing.
Hopefully this will all end with Fred Barnett personally thanking me for my hard work and service and offer me some sort of personal thank you like maybe a row of season tickets for all the dedicated bloggers here. Maybe, just maybe.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
It's Relevant Because I Said So
Seeing as I just traded for Larry Johnson in my fantasy league, and the fact that he is a Penn State grad, was a senior when I was a freshman there and should have won the Heisman, not to mention he's the man, I decided to post this video. Also, it's his rendition of Herm Edwards, he of the Miracle at the Meadowlands, so it's relevant all around. Plus, it was posted at Deadspin.
Hilarious. And oh, what the hell, let's post the Herm Edwards press conference and the Miracle at the Meadowlands.
Hilarious. And oh, what the hell, let's post the Herm Edwards press conference and the Miracle at the Meadowlands.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
A True Statement
The Top Five (EdNote: coolest, not necessarily the best, although Aaron Harris was a BEAST before he got hurt.) Running backs in Penn State over the past 15 years are as follows.
5-Curtis Enis
4-Tony Hunt
3-Larry Johnson
2-Ki-Jana Carter
1-Aaron Harris
5-Curtis Enis
4-Tony Hunt
3-Larry Johnson
2-Ki-Jana Carter
1-Aaron Harris
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