Bill from NYC

My sincere congrats to both you and U Mich. To get to where they are now was quite the accomplishment. I always kinda liked Harbaugh. I remember him as a player and he is one of the toughest guys I ever saw play. He can probably kick the asses of half of his team, even at his age. I do readily admit that I hope that Alabama gets the #1 seed. I am not 100% convinced that they are the best team, but I think that they deserve it after beating UGA somewhat handily. I think Mich/Georgia would be a GREAT game.

How will it feel when Fields is cut in a year or perhaps 2?

I smoked for more than 30 years. A very serious health issue made me have to stop but it still wasn't easy. I went on the patch and got to the weakest one. I was even leaving them on past their expiration and thought I was OK Well, one day I was getting craving and couldn't find my box of patches. I was pacing and sweating just like any other addict. I found the box, put one one, and decided to throw the rest out. I have been smoke free since October 15, 2015, and it was not a cakewalk. After 2 or 3 months I thought I was out of the woods. I wen't to a 7/11 for coffee and the guy in front of me and ordered a Newport Box. I felt totally depressed and a strong craving came on but I resisted. I will NEVER ever, smoke another cigarette. To those of you wanting to quit: 1) The good news is that cravings become less and less frequent and much weaker. And, when you do get them they only last for less than a minute. At this point I cannot remember my last craving; it was probably during the spring or summer. 2) Remember, you are NOT smoking out of "habit." You are NOT smoking due to "nervous energy." You are addicted to nicotine. Period. Vaping won't give you cancer, but the nicotine will cause heart problems, high blood pressure, etc. You need to kick your addiction to nicotine. 3) I was horribly addicted. If I can quit so can any and all of you. 4) Pick up a book about quitting by the author Alan Carr. I used his first book. This book was a great education to me and was vital in my successfully quitting this addiction. I didn't follow his advice 100% but I still really did gain from him. 5) If you are religious, pray for help. 6) Good luck and God bless. Live longer and enjoy family, friends, and now that we have Josh Allen, even the Bills. If any of you have any questions about quitting, feel free to IM me and I will try to help. I am not an addiction counselor or a medical professional. Just an ex-degenerate, self damaging smoker. Do please remember, I was hopelessly addicted and if I can do it, you've got it kicked. PS: Today is Saturday. If I smoked one cigarette today I would be smoking 2 packs per day by Wednesday or Thursday. My point is to treat yourself like any other addict. I am going to take my 2 mile walk today.

She got the kind of lovin' Kissin' and a-huggin' Sure is mellow Glad that I'm her fellow and I know That she knocks me off my feet Have mercy on me 'Cause she knocks me off my feet There is no girl in the whole world That can love me like you do

Yes.

I am not taking sides here but Riley is going to a rather weak conference. There will be little to no competetion once he starts recruiting. Otoh Kelly is marching into the SEC. He will face HUGE competition (Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas, Ole Miss, and Georgia) and this is not a complete list. I also think that it is a bit of a different world/football culture down there. Please don't misunderstand.....I am not saying that Kelly isn't up to the job. I do however say that Kelly has a higher hill to climb than Riley. I also know nothing about his character. As always, jmo.

I just think that it is worse for a man to do these things. There were a few teachers I would have jumped right into bed with at 18. I sure wouldn't have been a victim. 18 is young for the woman to go to jail for imo. But Doc if the man was 39 I would look at it differently, thus the hypocrisy. In New York, one can have consensual sex at 17.

Never had a doubt in the beginning Never a doubt Trusted you true in the beginning I loved you right through Arm in arm we laughed like kids At all the silly things we did You made me promises, promises Knowing I'd believe Promises, promises You knew you'd never keep

18 years old. Yeah, he is such a victim!!! Now, if the sex of the "victim" and the offender were reversed, would I be pissed? Yes. Does this make me a hypocrite? Yes.

I knew a man that I did not care for And then one day, this man gave me a call We sat and talked about things on our mind And now this man, he is a friend of mine Reach out in the darkness Reach out in the darkness Reach out in the darkness And you may find a friend

C'mon MV! They also face : Arkansas Texas A&M An improving Tennessee Miss. St. LSU Ole Miss Auburn I think that their schedule is as rough or worse than that of any team in the Big 10, possibly by far but please; tell me if you think I'm wrong.

No sane person expects Mac to be as good as Brady, who is the best quarterback in world history. He is better than anybody who ever tossed a football. It doesn't make me happy to say this but we are here talking about football and it is the truth. Mac is similar in style to Brady in that he has little foot speed, and doesn't have a Josh Allen type cannon for an arm. They are both accurate passers, and he also, like Brady, is VERY smart. This "smart" thing is something that his critics either don't know or look past, and I get it. Maybe it is hard to gauge his intellect unless you have watched him play quite a bit and/or listened to his interviews. Despite the above, it would be asinine to think that Mac will ever be as good as Brady, or even almost as good. Brady is 90 years old and he won another Super Bowl. I doubt that anyone else will be last as long as Brady and play at even almost his level. Of course, this is jmo. As far as Mac, I think that it will take some people years (if it ever happens) to admit that other than Trevor Lawerence, Mac looks better than any of the QBs that were drafted this year. Who would you rather have, Fields? Really? The guys on the Jets or 49ers? Sure, OK. But again, Mac is not, nor ever will be Tom Brady. There may never be another one. OH.....and we are about to defeat him and the Pats.

Hang me, oh, hang me, so I'll be dead and gone Hang me, oh, hang me, so I'll be dead and gone I wouldn't mind you hangin', boys, but you wait in jail so long Lord, I've been all around this world Up on the Blue Ridge Mountain, there I'll take my stand Up on the Blue Ridge Mountain, there I'll take my stand A rifle on my shoulder, 6 shooter in my hand Lord, Lord, I've been all around this world

It does. It's better than nothing!

Once? More like 10 times!!! 🤣 Many just didn't get it and you said it BEFORE the 2006 draft, in which Jauron and Levy set back the team a solid 5 years (which I posted after that disaster draft). But ya know, time flies and memories fade. I suspect that many of our posters are too young to remember the horrors we faced, and I am glad that they were spared the pain. We did however meet lots of good people. 👍

I'm pretty sure that I think more highly of Mac than you do. Is it because I'm an Alabama homer? Probably. 🙂 Mac does not and will never have the tools of Josh Allen. Really, how many do? Still, in terms of arm strength, he doesn't have to step into his fastballs or deep passes the way Fitz does. He doesn't look it because he isn't a muscular specimen, but he is big and is no Trent Edwards. I'm not sure that that Brady has a better arm that Mac? Does he? There is a video on youtube of Mac throwing a perfect TD pass late in the game vs. Dallas. I can't link it, I suppose because it is an NFL film. His arm looks pretty good and his placement was even better. I expect Mac to have a long, successful NFL career, but he is NOT going to beat us this season!!! GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You told me goodbye, how was I to know You didn't mean goodbye, you meant please don't let me go? I was having a high time, living the good life, well I know The wheels are muddy, got a ton of hay, Now listen here, Baby, 'cause I mean what I say. I'm having a hard time, living the good life, well I know.

I come up hard, baby, but now I'm cool I didn't make it, sugar, playing by the rules I come up hard, baby, but now I'm fine I'm checking trouble, sugar, moving down the line I come up hard, baby, but that's okay 'Cause Trouble Man don't get in my way

Well, in an offensive league it is good to know that Josh is clearly superior to Mac, and I really like Mac. I expect a victory with a quarterback advantage as big as this.

Jones is a rookie. A very good one but a rookie nonetheless. And, he was not created by BB who has not even coached him for a full season. As usual, Badol summed it up perfectly. For 20 years, winning was something of a "relief." Blocking was an afterthought, and we drafted DBs and RBs instead of quarterbacks and blockers. Not only did we remain loyal fans, many of us defended even the dumbest moves (trading Peters, the 2006 draft, etc.). Some still do. Now, we have a top 5 (if not lower) QB. He is signed long term and is just a kid that will only get smarter and better. He is SO good that we are Super Bowl contenders imo. We can win it all this year but whether we do or not, we have to focus on getting Josh better weapons and protection. This is beyond debate imo.

I am NOT telling you what to do let alone advising you wrt betting. That said, you have no idea how much better we were last year Gordio. Here are some examples why: 1) Mac is MUCH better than Bryce, however; Bryce is more suited for this team because the OL is not even close to 2020. 2) Last season Alex Leatherwood (now playing very well for the Raiders) was our LT. Evan Neal was our RIGHT Tackle last season. Now he is on the left and while I see him as a top 10 draft pick (if not top 5) there is a void at RT. We also lost Landon Dickerson at Center. He went to the Eagles in round 2 because he was banged up. He was not replaced with someone nearly as good as him. 3) Metchie and Williams are not even in the same class as Davonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle. Not even remotely close. 4) Najee Harris is clearly superior to every RB on this current team combined, and the ones we have are hurt. 5) We lost Surtain at corner and Barmore at DT. Both were first round picks. Now, the good news: 1) Bryce Young is VERY smart, moves well and has a great arm. As I said, his mobility makes him better that Mac for THIS team. 2) OLB/Pass Rusher Will Anderson might really be the best player in college football. He is a GREAT pass rusher AND loves to make plays vs. the run. 3) They have an OLB on the other side who started the year as 3rd string. Now, he is kicking the ass of every QB he faces. His name is Dallas Turner (#15). He is only a freshman and he is getting by blockers with fancy spin moves and he hits VERY hard. Remember, Anderson requires lots of blockers and this kid takes advantage of it on the other side. 4) To'o To"o came around at ILB. He looks good vs. the run, in coverage, and even on blitzes. 5) Watch for a kid named "Kool Aid" McQuinstry. I will step out on a limb and say that down the road he will be as good as Surtain but right now he is only a freshman. In summary, the defense looks as if it is coming around. The offense is good but by no means great. Georgia is now 6 1/2. Would I give Saban that many points? No but I am partial. Hope this helps.

Ok, who is it? I want to wish you all the luck as long as you are not facing my life long favorite college team. And I can't stress it enough, Alabama is a mere shadow of the 2020 team. They have proven to be beatable. Next year I hope for improvement.

Did you or did you not read where I said that Alabama would be in an 8 team playoff even with a loss to Georgia? An expanded playoff system would place Alabama in the playoffs more often, not less. I do however hope that the little team that you support gets better. I would really hope for the bolded, but it will be tough sledding against Georgia. Remember, I cannot stress enough that this team is not as good as Bama 2020. That team could have put up 70 against this Cincy team if they felt like it.

Well my friend, the committee does have the flexibility to not be glued to the teams with the best record. As far as Cincy having the best win, I respectfully disagree. How about Michigan over OSU for one, and again; I think that Auburn, LSU, Arkansas, Ole Miss (#9 I think), and other SEC teams that Bama beat are better teams than Cincy but of course, this is merely my opinion. PS: I am not trying to single out Cincy. Teams like Clemson and ND also would do well to play more real teams. Always a pleasure to talk football with you.

I have said many times that Saban has a ton of control over these kids. If he kicks them off the team they stand to lose millions, and of couse Saban would have ZERO risk of getting fired for it. Dareus said as much in an interview. Sometimes they do go off when they get their "freedom." Btw, in terms of Kuondjio, that was REALLY unexpected, and I suspect that his incident was a one time occurence. I was not happy when he was drafted because he had a chronic injury, and was the 4th or 5th best lineman on the team, and I am only talking about the starters. But, he seemed like a really good, grounded kid so you never really know. Didn't ND have a rapist on the team not so long ago? And a guy with drugs and one doing burgs? Maybe I am confusing them with another team.