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Von is the type of guy who would post an inspirational video after losing his right leg and both arms, that it's all good.

NFL executive V.P. of communications, public affairs, and safety Jeff Miller claiming slit-film surfaces “have 2-3 more injuries per year, most of them are ankle sprains — a low-burden injury — whereas slit film also sees a lower rate of fewer high-burden ACL injuries compared to other synthetic fields.” Miller added that “the league and NFLPA’s joint experts did not recommend any changes to surfaces at the meeting but agreed more study is needed.” The problem with slit-film turf comes from the construction of the various fake blades of grass. Instead of a single blade of fake grass (monofilament), slit-film has openings in the pieces, creating a potential risk of cleats catching in the material. Seven of the league’s 32 teams (the Giants, Jets, Lions, Vikings, Saints, Colts, and Bengals) use slit-film turf. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/11/14/research-shows-statistically-significant-higher-risk-of-lower-extremity-injuries-on-slit-film-turf/

Miller is the 2nd former Oklahoma State RB to play at Buffalo (1st round pick, 5 overall) to get inducted to the college FB HOF. Miller had the 8th best rookie season as a running back for the Bills in franchise history (1,060 yards, 7 TDs). When Joe Cribbs was signed in Miller's 3rd season, it ended Miller career in Buffalo. Of course, the 1st player inducted was Thurman. https://okstate.com/news/2022/12/6/cowboy-football-terry-miller-inducted-into-college-football-hall-of-fame

My argument has never changed. I said blue bloods have come back from bad stretches... many do. Most programs have slumps and rebound with the right combo at the helm. I'll go back to Oklahoma State. No real football history aside from the Jimmy Johnson then about half of the Pat Jones era (with Barry and Thurman both in the backfield). Bring in the right coach, (again) they have now gone 145-61 since 2007 under Mike Gundy, 10th best record in college football over that span. If Kansas State can become a dangerous team under a Bill Snyder (I believe KSU was the worst team in college football up to his hiring, wins/losses) or Chris Klieman in freaking Manhattan, Kansas.... or Gundy in Stillwater, Oklahoma... not a stretch to believe someone can't do it at Nebraska again.

I'm not sold on Rhule either, he wasn't "all that" at Baylor. But again, I said and I still feel this way... Nebraska CAN come back. I never said it was a sure thing they'll be an Alabama again.

You clearly don't know Nebraska football. They made a mistake 7 years ago firing Bo Pelini. Well, it was Frank Solich before that. They've had five bad seasons in a row. They are one of the best programs in college football history. Blue bloods that had a bad stretch, that made it back... OU, USC, Tenn, UGA, Alabama, Notre Dame, etc. Nebraska has won FIVE national titles and sell out every game. They will bounce back.

It's his first year dude.

It's simply not accurate my man. You might have 3-star kids go to HBCU's... there has been kids who committed or transferred in. Those who commit are not the norm. It rarely happens. Roscoe Gibson (3-star is playing for Eddie George at Tenn State) is one of those rare kids. If you can prove your theory of "4-5 star spillovers" going to HBCU's, I'll shut up. Because if you think it's not because of Deon, you're insane. And I never said Colorado is going 12-0. I said that Colorado *CAN* become legit again. Nebraska *CAN* become legit again. Sanders is doing something to excite these kids.

You asked what Power 5 teams JSU beat. I didn't say they played against anyone, I said they recruit against them. You said "His JSU stint proved more HBCU players would go to Sanders than other SWAC schools" Did he not recruit against, and WIN, against MAJOR power 5 schools? Yes or no?

You could go to North Texas and be more likely to start, but North Texas isn't getting 5-star recruits. You could go to Tulsa and start, go to Arkansas Tech and start, etc., etc. Kids want to win and develop for the NFL. That's the #1 goal of most of them. Yea, education is the top priority but you're kidding yourself if you think a lot of top 15 draft picks are from HBCU. This is the goal of (I'd guess) 95-99% of 4 and 5 star kids. Very few Steve McNair's out there getting drafted in the top 5. In fact, there are usually less than 10 drafted every year and has been the case since around 1993 (last year had FOUR and none in the top 3 rounds). There used to be a BOAT load coming out of those schools 60's and 70's. We are talking 40-60 each draft. HUNDREDS of players. Between 2010 and 2019 (last study done) a total of 26 players drafted from every combined HBCU school. 89 were drafted from Alabama alone over that same span. Jackson State has taken players, Deon Sanders has taken players, from OFFERS from Alabama. PS: I could give a rip about how many Power 5 programs JSU played or didn't. That has nothing to do with Deon Sanders getting kids to their program while you think (AGAIN, the reason I replied to your comment) they are going up only against the SWAC. That's completely inaccurate. LOL Are you a Colorado State alum?

That's pretty silly IMO. 4 and 5 stars go to Alabama and "probably aren't" playing? Okay. LOL

I second RING. I have 3 cameras at two houses and they're great. $10 for six months of storage... motion detection, notifications, etc.

Do you know how many touchdowns his Oklahoma State defense gave up last season after halftime? Knowles was the best assistant coach in 2021 IMO, he should have won that award. Take away the James Madison's, Marshall's of the world... tOSU is top 10 in total defense and scoring defense.

Doesn't explain the list of kids I gave you in just the past 2 years. You said JSU is competing against Southwestern Athletic Conference. Yea, but they are also going up against and beating major power 5 programs. And there's not that many 5 star kids out there, not all teams get them. Oregon, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tenn, etc all got a total of 0 five-star kids last year.

I work with someone who played softball at OU (all Big 8 pitcher). Her daughter plays softball in college now and she hates the portal and NIL. We've talked a lot about this and I agree with her.... it needs to be capped. The idea of a kid getting paid for a video game is a legit issue... but that is gone at this point (for now, until EA Sports comes out with NCAA 2025 or whatever) and the previous problem was the stipend kids got was not enough to live when they couldn't work while playing college sports. Now the doors are wide open and a kid going to Tennessee State (Hercy Miller) playing basketball can get $2 million for going there. Bryce Young can get paid $3 million+ I feel there needs to be a cap like in professional sports. I don't have an answer to be honest.

Trey Sanders former 5-star RB (ranked #1 in 2019) is expected to transfer to Colorado.

Go Bills!

1. No, there's not. But I'd take Deon over Gundy at this point. Just how I feel as a Cowboys fan/season ticket holder in Stillwater. And Sanders got quite a few top recruits away from SEC, Big XII, etc. teams. How does he get these kids over Alabama, Texas, UGA, Oregon, etc? Travis Hunter CB - 5 star... #1 player out of HS in the country Kevin Coleman WR - 4 star... picked JSU over UGA, Oregon, Bama, USC, etc (35 offers) Quaydarius Davis WR - 4 star... picked JSU over Alabama, Texas, LSU, Oklahoma State, etc. (22 offers) KaTron Evans DL - 4 star... offers from Alabama, Tenn, Clemson, Florida State (41 offer) Shedeur Sanders QB - 4 star... offers from everyone - clearly was going with dad De'Jahn Warren CB - 4 star... offers from everyone Trevonte Rucker WR - 4 star... " " Baron Hopson WR - 3 star 2. I get that. T. Boone and Knight are/were in a different league. But no reason Colorado can't get a combined total of $50-100 million from all their donors.

1,000+ FCS kids have hit the portal this year, most recently. I get a 5th year senior going somewhere (like Spencer Sanders at Oklahoma State) but there are SO MANY freshman-juniors leaving. Making college football not even fun anymore. /rant over

The score might be 24-20 at the end. tOSUDC Jim Knowles is a GREAT DC and given a few weeks to game plan a team, his defenses can shut anyone down.

Combo of coaching and money. Oklahoma State is a great example of how that can lead to success. OSU became decent again under Les Miles, his short tenure before going to LSU (dude is a football genius, but an average coach... used to play golf with him in Stillwater). In comes Mike Gundy plus T. Boone's money. Boone gave nearly $200 million to the Ok State athletic department (around a billion in all to the school) in 2005 and the Cowboys went from winning 4 to 7 games a season to a top 10 overall program in the nation in terms of wins and win percentage. (we were 0-10-1 about a decade before that in one season). Then throw in the "Texas" mentality that you have to win every game or you're fired. Rick Neuheisel was a good coach, he had one bad year at 5-6 (next year he was 8-4 and fired). That came off of two back-to-back 10-2 seasons. Jackson State was awful before Deon. Facilities were at the bottom of nearly all of college football. They now on the verge of going undefeated and winning the "black college national championship."

I would think Houston would try to nap him seeing how they have nothing to lose. He can at least run the ball better than Mills. "What's this? A nail from the 1600's? What does it mean and who put it there? Was it the Knights Templar hiding the Holy Grail or was it the Free Masons looking to relocate the Browns? Or... was it more sinister and evil than anyone could ever imagine?"

Colorado, like Nebraska, *CAN* get back to the glory years. I'm from Big XII (Big 8 ) country and they were dominate at one point for about 20 years. From 1989 to their last year in the Big 12. they won a national title and played for another. (Won the Big 8/12 six times).

I completely understand what you're trying to say. I just think it's ridiculous. But your point, it makes expanding the Playoffs make even more sense. Instead of the Sugar Bowl being meaningless to someone like you... it would matter because Alabama has a chance to work it's way into a title game. Thank goodness we will have it in 2024.

So yea, if Kansas State wins… you’ll make excuses. figured