Cynical

Achmed - The Dead Terrorist.

Makes one wonder whether or not Jauron even allows this type of behavior on the team.

There is no perhaps. He is part of the department. He's the guy that gets to decide who stays, who goes, and who gets to come in. Other than that, nice post.

That would depend on how the overall team looked and was playing. Was there a clear sense of direction? Did he tolerate players that did not "execute"? As for the Bills, they are three years into a rebuild, and the coach is still talking about how the team is not executing. Here's a clue. The team is not responding to that style of coaching. Time to change it. Start benching people. Get the message out you will not tolerate a half-assed performance. Stop being the player's buddy, and start being his coach.

Example #2.

I'm not kidding myself. Bama has exceeded every pre-season expectation, even those originating from the Crimson Tide followers that I know. Nobody expected them to be where they are at, especially with the amount of freshman they are playing. And all season long I kept hearing and reading how this team was going to beat Bama, or how that team would "drop 50+ points on Bama". When Bama reached #2 in the polls, I started hearing how Bama did not deserve being there, and how they were overrated. When they moved to #1, same thing. Bama is overrated, and and they will lose to LSU. Bama beat LSU in Baton Rouge. What do I hear now? Bluefire saying Bama does not deserve being #1. Ok, whatever, take a number, and join the rest of the country who thinks that way. And you will probably find me standing right next to you. And that's because all season long I keep waiting for that shoe to drop. The one that contains their title hopes. Problem: It hasn't happened yet. I think part of the reason Bama is #1 and in the hunt for a NC is the same reason you, me, and a whole bunch of other people keep expecting them to lose one game or another. Everybody keeps underestimating them. However: They are well coached. They are physical. They are determined. They refuse to quit. And that makes the Tide a very dangerous team. So, when I say I hope everybody keeps thinking Bama has no business being #1(or 2), and Florida is going to kick their ass, I mean it. I want the sports pundits, prognosticators, and even the UF players and coaches thinking the same way. Come SEC CG time, I want ALL the focus on the UF, and how Bama is just an obstacle in Florida's way. If the UF players and coaches start to think that way, it will the biggest and stupidest mistake they will make this year, and it could very well cost them a shot at the NC.

You might be waiting awhile. But look on the bright side. After this year, he will still have 3 more years of being able to prove his critics wrong.

I would disagree as DJ's past record says otherwise. In the Bills case, that would include firing the HC as he is part of that department.

I thought we already heard this song and dance. Who's left the Bills haven't played and lost to? Themselves?

Whatever. As long as they are raising that crystal football in January, rank 'em #2 if it makes you feel happy.

Nothing wrong with wanting a winner. However, unless the Bills plan on running the spread option, Tebow is not the answer. I would rather have the kid from UGA.

So does the Bama PK. What's your point?

Immediately report to the middle of the road. p.s. Bring bullets. The lynch mob

So, only the last decision counts? The other 2 that are in direct conflict with the last "correct" one do not exist anymore? Actually, everybody I know personally considers me an optimist. I can't say I disagree with them. The Cynical comes out in me when I know people are more concerned about blowing smoke up may ass, trying to convince me their s**t doesn't stink, despite evidence to the contrary. DJ is a classic example. Spare me in telling he how "good" or "great" he is. DJ's own short and long term history says otherwise. The optimist in me keeps hoping Dick finally gets 'it'. The cynic in me tells me not to bet on it.

Actually, DJ is 1 out of 7 years in making the playoffs. Here's an honest question: Did you keep a straight face when you said "He makes the right decisions."? Did you agree with his QB carnival last year? But then again, he just needs 2, 3, or 4 chances to make the right decision, right? Just like he needs more time to turn the team around. 2-3 years is not enough. Dick needs 5+ years, right?

I agree DF got screwed out of the Titans playoff game. But that does not refute the fact DF had been unable to retain the starting job on 4 different teams. Ask yourself why that kept happening. Explore the possibilities.

Why? Because his opinion differs from yours? If you do not like what he has to say, TSW has this neat little feature called 'ignore user'. To access it, you click on the 'offending' user's name, and click 'view members profile'. When the window finishes opening, click on profile options, and then "Ignore User". After that, the big bad meanie will disappear. Or, you could just man up, admit to yourself you disagree with the OP on this particular topic, but you may end up agreeing with him on other topics. Your choice. And for the record, no, I do not agree with VOR. Benching TE because of a bad half would be pretty stupid. TE has been declared the starter. You play him, good or bad, all year.

Personally, I am more worried about Miss St than the 'barn'. There will be no let down vs. Auburn this year. Miss St is a classic trap game. Bama is coming off the big win vs. LSU, and have guaranteed their appearance in the SEC CG. If the Bama players get caught looking past Miss St. to their game vs. the 'barn', the Bulldogs will gleefully bite Bama in the ass. Keep thinking that. In fact, I hope everybody keeps thinking that, including Florida. I heard the same thing about Clemson. I heard the same thing about Georgia. I heard the same thing about LSU. I keep hearing stuff like that, and I keep expecting it to happen. But it never does. Heck, there are some Auburn fans convinced that they will be the one to knock off Bama. However, their reasoning is so far fetched I will not dismiss the notion they were BSing. The LSU game proved something to me. This Bama team refuses to quit.

Here's a great example of why this "spectacular" play by Flutie is overhyped: Question: What does Flutie being 5'8"-ish have anything to do with this play? Answer: Nothing. Zip. Zilch. But unfortunately, that is what people focus in on, the midget throwing the ball. You want to know why it is a height issue? How many other QBs, collegiate or professional, threw game winning hail marys? Of those that did, you honestly think they all had "strong arms"? How come you never hear about those ones? Just a wild guess on my part, it may have something to do with their "height" not being an issue. Exactly. Flutie did nothing special with the ball. This was not a pinpoint pass, thrown like it was on a frozen rope, into triple coverage, that hit the WR in stride. He threw the damn thing to an area on the field, with nothing more than a hope and a prayer a BC player catches the ball. You are right about the WR. He didn't jockey for it, or out leap anybody, he just did the one important thing those others players did NOT do. He caught the fugging ball. Which just happens to be the most important aspect of that particular play. And if you do not think that was not the most important aspect, consider this: Instead of being caught, the ball hits the ground or is intercepted. Would anybody be talking about that play 20+ years later?

Hats off to LSU and it's fans. The game turned out to be the SEC heavyweight fight I expected it to be. A couple of random notes: -CBS needs to put a muzzle on Danielson. He has way of obsessing over stupid s**t that is annoying. -the more I watch freshman WR J. Jones, the more I wonder how good he would look wearing a Bills Uni in about 3-4 years.

People really need to get over this concept. He has been given plenty of shots, on 4 different teams. His problem was he was never good enough to keep it.

Which is interesting because Flutie needs to acknowledge the WR who caught the ball. All Flutie did on that play is throw the hail mary jump ball, and he gets all the credit. The WR who caught the ball - a trivia question.

Over in China ...

True, but after a couple of those, that leads to the original problem of cheering, yelling, etc ... Could this be a paradox?

This is irrelevant. Failure to get involved is the same as Jauron saying he agrees with whatever game plan is presented, and he agrees with the final outcome, good or bad. So if the results continue to be bad, Jauron is essentially saying there is nothing wrong.