Maize's Golden Domers: "Adding to the House Rockne Built"

[Microsoft_Works]

So this is where the famous Maize went. Gotta support a former DC'er even if I dont agree with where he ended up at post-MM. :P

[ndirish03]

Dan Lefevour wins the obrien and maxwell but isnt on the heisman list?

[Maize08]

Quote: Originally Posted by Microsoft_Works

So this is where the famous Maize went. Gotta support a former DC'er even if I dont agree with where he ended up at post-MM. :P

Hey, the "famous Maize"? I don't know about that, but yes I am over here. Good to see some DC guys over here. Who were you on DC?

Quote: Originally Posted by ndirish03

Dan Lefevour wins the obrien and maxwell but isnt on the heisman list?

I agree, huge snub. MAC can't get any love. Lefevour had an amazing season, and the team finish 9-4 with the MAC title. He deserved it more than Jeremiah Masoli, who was out of the top five, then a good game in a losing effort to Oregon State and he finishes #3? Don't get it. West Coast bias!

Another thing to take from the awards; Earl Thomas just beat out Taylor Mays for both the Bednarik and Thorpe. Although statistically, Mays was a little more impressive.

[Maize08]

January 2nd, 2010
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, TN

vs.
Distracted Irish Stall, O'Leary Triumphant

Game Boxscore
Notre Dame (6-6).......14.....6.....0......0....20
Central Florida (11-2)...7......0.....7....20....34
Stat of the Game: Total Offense: Notre Dame - 428 yards -- Central Florida - 277 yards
Player of the Game: Rob Calabrese, QB - Central Florida - 13/21, 206 yards, 2 TD, 4 carries, 1 TD
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1st Quarter
UND: 15 yard pass from J. Clausen to J. Aldridge (XP Good) - 10:29
UND: 9 yard pass from J. Clausen to M. Floyd (XP Good) - 7:40
UCF: 10 yard pass from R. Calabrese to L. Murray (XP Good) - 5:27
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2nd Quarter
UND: 34 yard Field Goal by B. Walker - 14:28
UND: 35 yard Field Goal by B. Walker - 1:20
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3rd Quarter
UCF: 1 yard run by R. Calabrese (XP Good) - 11:08
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4th Quarter
UCF: 3 yard pass from R. Calabrese to K. Aiken (XP Good) - 14:53
UCF: 11 yard run by L. Murray (XP Good) - 10:08
UCF: 87 yard interception return by L. Robinson (XP No Good) - 2:47
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Player Stats
Jimmy Clausen, QB - 21/37, 303 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
Rob Calabrese, QB - 13/21, 206 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 4 carries, 1 TD
Robert Hughes, RB - 26 carries, 100 yards
Latavius Murray, RB - 8 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD, 3 receptions, 54 yards, 1 TD
Brynn Harvey, RB - 8 carries, 23 yards
James Aldridge, RB - 3 carries, 18 yards, 1 reception, 15 yards, 1 TD
Golden Tate, WR - 8 receptions, 105 yards
Michael Floyd, WR - 8 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD
Kamar Aiken, WR - 4 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD
Brandon Walker, K - 2/2, Long of 35, 2/2 on XP
Nick Cattoi, K - 4/5 on XP
Cory Hogue, MLB - 11 tackles, 1 for loss
Kyle McCarthy, SS - 9 tackles, 4 for loss, 2 sacks, 1 FF
Torrell Troup, DT - 6 tackles, 4 for loss, 1 sack
Ian Williams, DT - 5 tackles, 3 for loss, 1 sack
Lawrence Young, OLB - 4 tackles, 3 for loss, 2 INT
Reggie Weams, SS - 4 tackles, 1 INT
Kapron Lewis-Moore, DE - 3 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack
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Injury Report
No Injuries
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[Maize08]

Urban Myth or Fact: Meyer to South Bend?
The year was 2003, Roy Williams was cutting down the nets, another trip to the Final Four for the Kansas Jayhawks. Consecutive Final Four appearances, but 2003 was very different from 2002. A cloud of media attention and speculation focused on the Head Coach, all while Kansas was entering the championship game against Syracuse.

Roy Williams adamantly denied being interested in the Head Coaching position at his "dream job" - North Carolina. The job opened after the storied North Carolina program went through a rough patch with Head Coach Matt Doherty. Years with Doherty were unsuccessful and rumors were the former assistant turned big time coach was coming home...

In the end, Syracuse would beat Kansas in a close game where many argued it was the fault of poor coaching late in the game, as possibly the Tar Heels position was in the head of Roy Williams.

The situation look eerily similar as Urban Meyer heads into another BCS National Championship game. The Gators coach once passed up the job in South Bend, when leaving Utah for Florida. While calling Notre Dame his "dream job," he has adamantly denied all rumors that he wants the job at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame is coming off of a bowl loss and losing season; just as Florida is looking for back-to-back National titles. Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said the coaching search would be "outside the program" as the remaining coaching staff weighs their options. Corwin Brown, John Tenuta and Rob Ianello have all decided not to wait for a new Head Coach and left the team. All seemed to be top Head Coach candidates, thus the coaching search does seem to be open.

Money does not seem to be an problem for Notre Dame. The buyout for Urban Meyer would be $750,000, for his remaining contract at Florida. He did recently sign a contract extension, but the option years and buyout clause make it less of a financial burden than that of the infamous Rich Rodriguez buyout.

If Urban Meyer is not the answer, the who? Speculation swirls around Cincinnati Head Coach Brian Kelly, who seems to be the next best option. Former NFL Head Coach John Gruden was spotted at the Liberty Bowl, but the focus seems to be on collegiate coaches. Other names that have been mentioned are Georgia Tech Head Coach Paul Johnson, Rutger Head Coach Greg Schiano, and Georgia Assistant Willie Martinez.

The question remains: Is this another case of Roy Williams or in this instance, is it Les Miles?

[Daniels]

This dynasty is the bomb

Seriously, love the coaching storyline and everything seems very realistic. Great job.

[Microsoft_Works]

Sep.

[Maize08]

Quote: Originally Posted by Daniels

This dynasty is the bomb Seriously, love the coaching storyline and everything seems very realistic. Great job.

Thanks alot. I always like to focus on the coaches, and I believe EA needs to add something to the coaches part of dynasty mode. Something like a coaches carousel, or maybe put in coordinators. Glad you think it's realistic, that's what I am shooting for.

Quote: Originally Posted by Microsoft_Works

Sep.

Sep, alright. Good to see you over here. I remember you were pretty active during the glory days of DC.