The Dean

Well played. (Toronto?)

Yes, it looks to have changed from the last time I saw it. Good for Albany! Unfortunately we aren't getting the game here in St Augustine (maybe the Jags won't sell out ) I guess I will watch at a bar, or at a friend's house.

I've actually seen both Ponty and Grappelli a couple of times (but not together...had the album, though). While very different in concert, both were excellent. I took my mother to see Grappelli one time. I thought she might like the music. She complained about the price of the tickets (I even lied and told her they were about 1/2 of the real cost) and parking. But she new most of the songs and was humming and singing to herself. I don't think she could have handled a Ponty concert. At least not the concerts he put on back in the day, before he became a minimalist/keyboard player/world music aficionado/etc. Still, based on this relatively recent performance, I'd say he still sounds pretty damn good: The biggest difference is the quality of the supporting players. They are very good now, they were fantastic back in da day.

Completely ridiculous.

Excellent catch, il Senatore!

I share your disclaimer. While Center may be least physically demanding of the OL spots, it is more physically demanding on teams facing 3-4 defenses with big NTs. It is also, as you note, the most mentally demanding of the OL positions. It seems to me, great teams (particularly those with some long-term success) tend to be anchored by great centers. And Center isn't the kind of job you typically want to give to a rookie. That leads me to believe that it is quite important to get a very good center established and keep him there. So, while I don't think they will rush him into the job, I think Wood finds his way to center and stays there. Guards can be filled with FAs, rookies, aging vets, etc. But I think you want your Center to be there game in, game out and year in, year out. Just IMO, of course.

Your reading comprehension seems to be as bad as your prognostication skills. He said:

Great news, Nick. Congrats to all involved (even the father!). Erin Grace is a beautiful name.

I disagree with both the question and the conclusion of your post. But I understand you may have seen little in Brohm's performance. (You seem neither very observant or intelligent based on the bulk of your posts.)

Why do you consider Smith an upgrade over Brohm?

Indeed. My mother has it as well.

I think it is debatable which position is "more important". But there are far more very good guards than their are very good centers. I don't necessarily see the Bills forcing Woods move to center this year, but I think he will eventually end up there.

Ah, you edited it before I responded. I assume you figured it out. RIP

I'm not a huge Beach Boys fan. But Brian Wilson's musical genius and influence is beyond question, IMO.

I disagree. It's not the only criterion but it is in the mix.

Well played!

Your son? I thought you were a virgin.

Thanks, I thought so too. It was a 2-fer, actually, as I got to blast the Cards' QBs and the stupid poster.

Never was the same after the injury.

Wow, you have just provided evidence of how wildly overrated they really are. (And probably broke a copyright or two in the process.) Well done!

If Wood moves anywhere on this line, it will be to Center, IMO. That's his future home, where he will become a star.

U2 is popular, I'll give ya that. But, important? How, pray tell, are they musically important? I think you are doing a great job supporting the OP's point.

No beer or whiskey? Now you're killing me! Hey glad it's working out for you and not too much of an issue. I am anemic, too, but I have thalassemia.

The premise of the thread rests on this, IMO: [sIC] Is there any big controversy here? Did I miss something (sure it's possible)? Are there respected and objective football analysts who suggest a great college team is better than a poor NFL team? If so, I have yet to hear that claim made by any credible person.

Re-signs or resigns? They mean two VERY different things.