The Eric
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| Registered on: | 9/28/2008 |
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His ability to move around without a wheelchair?
Dude had one bad injury in 20 years. Since then they have created numerous rules to protect them further. He will be fine.
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If the media is mad… we probably made a good hire.
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Cut bait and hire the proven winner.
Miles won 10+ games in 2005 and 2006. 2005 he had a pass on most things due to Katrina. 2006 we had the #1 qb in draft and stomped Notre Dame.
Getting rid of miles would have been extremely difficult.
McMahon never showed any life and would have been an easy dump.
Seems like most people have realistic expectations which is a nice change of pace around here.
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Most people know that success in athletics is a perfect marketing tool for universities. The big question is if LSU will make a push for it.
I think you have 4 major sports coaches that recognize the value in discipline, process based results, and hard work. I think that will translate into the academic side as well.
Wade just has energy. McMahon always seemed like an HR Block Accountant.
Please excuse the fact that I used ChatGPT
How Elite Athletics Raise University Standards at Bama
Pre-Saban (before 2007):
• Enrollment: ~23,800
• Applications: ~15,700
• ACT =30: 13%
• 4.0 GPA students: 17%
• Mostly a regional school, limited national pull
Post-Saban Era:
• Enrollment: ~38,500 (+62%)
• Applications: ~43,700 (~3x increase)
• ACT =30: 41%
• 4.0 GPA students: 34%
What Changed:
• 6 national championships ? massive national exposure
• Surge in out-of-state applicants (higher tuition revenue)
• Lower acceptance rate ? more selective admissions
• ~$2B in campus expansion, 80+ new buildings
Why It Works (Flutie Effect):
• TV exposure = free marketing
• More applicants = better students
• Strong athletics brand attracts non-local students
• Revenue loop: sports -> enrollment -> facilities -> academics
Bottom Line:
• Football didn’t create Alabama’s growth plan
• But it supercharged everything
• Result = bigger school, better students, stronger national reputation
How Elite Athletics Raise University Standards at Bama
Pre-Saban (before 2007):
• Enrollment: ~23,800
• Applications: ~15,700
• ACT =30: 13%
• 4.0 GPA students: 17%
• Mostly a regional school, limited national pull
Post-Saban Era:
• Enrollment: ~38,500 (+62%)
• Applications: ~43,700 (~3x increase)
• ACT =30: 41%
• 4.0 GPA students: 34%
What Changed:
• 6 national championships ? massive national exposure
• Surge in out-of-state applicants (higher tuition revenue)
• Lower acceptance rate ? more selective admissions
• ~$2B in campus expansion, 80+ new buildings
Why It Works (Flutie Effect):
• TV exposure = free marketing
• More applicants = better students
• Strong athletics brand attracts non-local students
• Revenue loop: sports -> enrollment -> facilities -> academics
Bottom Line:
• Football didn’t create Alabama’s growth plan
• But it supercharged everything
• Result = bigger school, better students, stronger national reputation
Here’s the truth. When schools have successful athletic departments, attendance goes up, the university standards go up, and finances improve.
Bama proved this with Saban’s success. Tuscaloosa as a whole benefited
Bama proved this with Saban’s success. Tuscaloosa as a whole benefited
Basketball Expectations going forward.
Posted by The Eric on 3/26/26 at 9:17 am
Win actual SEC games.
Make NCAA Tournament most years
Sweet 16 every so often
Magical year where we get to final 4.
That’s what I expect. Hard for me to expect more when we’ve never been a basketball school.
Wade will atleast keep things exciting and I can’t wait for some damn strong offers.
Make NCAA Tournament most years
Sweet 16 every so often
Magical year where we get to final 4.
That’s what I expect. Hard for me to expect more when we’ve never been a basketball school.
Wade will atleast keep things exciting and I can’t wait for some damn strong offers.
re: My Thoughts After Knee Replacement
Posted by The Eric on 3/25/26 at 6:30 am to Old Man and a Porch
PT here. Stop being so short sighted. It’s been a bit over month. Full recovery is 6mos to a year.
Most patients are significantly better after 2 weeks. Swelling is just part of it. You can ice if you like but very little you do will stop it from swelling.
Most patients are significantly better after 2 weeks. Swelling is just part of it. You can ice if you like but very little you do will stop it from swelling.
re: Project Hail Mary - Discussion (Spoilers)
Posted by The Eric on 3/23/26 at 8:39 am to CollegeFBRules
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And the score around Adrian, especially when collecting the sample box, was everything I wanted it to be.
It gave "No Time to Caution" from Interstellar feels.
Pretty good movie... like most books I feel like it would have been a better adaptation as a miniseries (8-10 episodes)
The casting and tone of Eva Stratt.... She was far too mopey
The casting and tone of Eva Stratt.... She was far too mopey
Just like a Jew to not understand that the messiah didn’t have to be a warmonger to win the ultimate battle.
Jews want a ghengis Khan.
Jews want a ghengis Khan.
It’s baseball season.
Congress should have better standards.
Honestly voting should also have better standards.
We need literacy tests, civics tests, and they must be contributing
Honestly voting should also have better standards.
We need literacy tests, civics tests, and they must be contributing
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Nah. Skubal shouldn’t have been such a gaping vagina
I can agree
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He was going to hit? Pitching didn’t lose this game.
He goes 4 and they don’t score in those 4.
re: World Baseball Classic 2026
Posted by The Eric on 3/17/26 at 9:55 pm to UnluckyTiger
Paul Skenes should have been held for tonight.
re: World Baseball Classic 2026
Posted by The Eric on 3/17/26 at 9:54 pm to sorantable
Frick Acuña.
Modern baseballs reliance on the home run for scoring has ruined baseball.
Pitcher is garbage.
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