by WCT, The Ship of Fools
You know what makes sports great? Besides the actual on-the-field action that we all love to watch, we have subplots. Every so often, an interesting storyline plays out leading up to an event that makes fans like me salivate in anticipation. And in my opinion, the best kind of subplot is one that is created by some good old fashioned coach trash-talk. And even though its only May, some nice coach trash-talkin' can make you long for the brisk Saturday afternoons of September.
Such was the case this week, when Michigan Wolverine fans became apoplectic after Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis sent a few verbal shots across their collective bow. Weis said that after ND "makes a statement" in their season opener against San Diego State, he an his team will have to "listen to Michigan have all their excuses as they come running in, saying how they have a new coaching staff (under Rich Rodriguez) and those changes." Ending his monologue with a terse "to hell with Michigan!"
I have to say, I for one, am loving this new, no-nonsense, 2008 version of Charlie Weis. Already this off-season he has discussed his refusal to win by "recruiting hoodlums" (some USC fans saw this as a dig at their program), and his disgust for Michigan's "excuses." All while completely shoving San Diego State aside by calling that match-up a "statement" game. Steve Spurrier at his best didn't talk this much smack during the off-season.
In the world of the oversensitive college football fan, these latest statements launched Wolverine fans into a tizzy, and made fans like me (without a dog in this particular fight) eager for September 13, when these two teams finally get it on.
Friday, May 9, 2008
SEPTEMBER 13TH CAN'T GET HERE FAST ENOUGH
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Personally, I don't give a damn about the whole state of Michigan, so Charlie's words make me smile. I hope this year ND's highly touted recruiting classes over the past 3 years will live up to their billing. Claussen looked great in their spring game, but as a friend pointed out to me, that could mean: 1)Claussen will be much improved, or 2)the defense stinks to holy hell again. I know I'm a dreamer, but I prefer to believe the former.
He might as well talk shit; if they don't win this year his balls are on the chopping block. That $10 million buyout won't save him forever.
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