Washington Waddler

Is that a sticker or a band aide?

Has to be the leading contender, but he has also made visits to Alabama and Florida State. Pundits all over the place for months have been suggesting the USC commit was nothing more than a youthful indiscretion, and that his southeast roots would eventually win out - someplace.

Pure speculation on my part, but following a head coaching experience that had little to no support at DePaul, wondering if what brought TS back into the fold was the incentive from Altman to endorse him as his replacement upon retirement?

IMO, what they require is a complete reimagining that accurately describes what their program has become: directionless, dead in the water, beached derelicts. They should now be the Oregon State Jellyfish.

Agree. To the fans, Dan said Push Back, not fall over. You really think one game, two games are going to define Waz? He’s just starting to Push.

I can understand being upset over our history with Mike White and the lingering frustration with how he left. I just don’t get the hate. He didn’t pull a fast one; no slick Willie, or moral Mario move. He was up front with what he felt he was worth, and why he wanted it. Mullens had his chance to pony up, and decided not to. End of story. Personally, I felt Mullens should have simply owned his decision by saying his budget for a non-revenue program can’t justify the bump in salary, rather than tossing it back at White with the excuse that he’d not won the ultimate prize - yet. If you don’t want to take a risk on potential, just say so. I still wish the guy well.

I’d agree. It’s the Deion Sanders of the coaching world that make you wonder what sort of teams they’ll have further down the road.

Robert B. Parker’s sleuth Spencer always seems to down three beers BEFORE lunch while eating at the Bristol Lounge or some other favorite, so I guess you’re right!

Is the time coming to consider moving the Softball World Series out of the Sooner’s backyard and into a neighborhood that’s a tad more neutral?

The effect of over reliance on portal talent reminds me of previous Seattle Mariner management that would put their $$ and effort into trading for aging, over price veterans rather than developing young talent. All it did was extend their dry spell from any appearance in The World Series.

Was on the south-side’s east shoulder ramp (when it was same as the north), so I was looking right across to where Wheaton intercepted. Saw the pick, and that was it because it was nothing but jumping bodies and waving arms after that. But, I sure heard it!

If I understand correctly, you should be okay to go since it’s scheduled for 2025.

The closer it gets to a PAC 12-style meltdown for the ACC, the more my mind wanders to the fate of Cal and Stanford. To have to survive that a second time? Whew. Would hope both could be regarded as ‘bubble’ programs by the P2: their potential to flesh-out any conference imbalances as part of a group deal. Would not be surprised though if there’s been a few calls from those presidents to their counterparts at WSU and OSU. An eventual super conference is an interesting reality to ponder. I wonder who would have less problems negotiating their way past their self-interests: B1G and SEC, or Fox and ESPN?

The Ducks and a resurgent Trojan program may be just what it takes to breath some life back into B1G baseball.

Love the direction this program is headed in. Beat the Aggies!

May have to pull some strings, but put me on the list. By the way, do they call it a White Out because they make so many errors? Jus wondering

Gotta love the grit this team is displaying. Go Ducks!

Not only is Fisher’s writing primarily focused on the Browns and Buckeyes, he was born in Cleveland. Provincialism among professional sports writers from the Midwest on east knows no limits. Added to the speculation regarding DG’s throwing arm, and the loss to Oregon at The Nagshoe clearly has them in a dither. What can you say? Seeds will be seedy.

Much thanks to The Seed hardcore. This type of story - created solely to inspire confidence in their fan base - never takes into account the effect it will have on its subject. Think this won’t inspire Dillon to prove them wrong? Think again.

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” Oscar Wilde

Thanks Charles for your Memorial Day tribute to the USS Enterprise legacy. As a Navy vet, much appreciated.

Any head coach worth his salt knows it’s never personal - even when it sounds like it. It’s all about team focus on winning, and when the game is over, move on - especially if it’s a loss. To return to old games is the provence of fans. For a coach to do so indicates a thin skin.

A definition of perspective: learning to shine the light on yourself as often as you do on the other guy. As much as I may still feel swindled and victimized by ref decisions in that game, it’s oddly calming to balance those thoughts by remembering how Oklahoma fans felt and still do after the game at Autzen.

Success can expose hidden insecurity, and if one is not ready to handle it, those bright lights can blind one with self doubt. When someone is responding publicly to your action, it’s always best to step back, take a deep breath, and evaluate the reply in terms of who the intended audience really is. Lanning’s reply to Locklyn’s action seems pretty clear to be moving past the situation, and addressing any interested parties as to how he deals with adversity: let it go, and keep the ship sailing on a positive course. There may well be hidden issues we’re not privy to, and one of those could be the simple mistake of taking something personal that never was intended that way.

Getting harder to avoid thinking that the pitching staff is missing the influence of Jake Angier.