The Career of Jeremy Moore (NCAA 08)

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The Diary of Coach Jeremy Moore
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January 7th, 2008

"Les Miles will just sit on the ball as the clock will run down and LSU will become the BCS National Champions. There is the snap and the knee. That is the ball game, the LSU Tigers have become the BCS National Champions by beating Ohio State 38-24"

I just sat there and watched the whole game unfold before me. I knew that some day I would be on the sidelines of a NCAA Team and I will be leading them to that kind of glory. I knew it would be forever before I actually got a shot at coaching on the College Level. I just graduated college and got my degree in Athletics, or whatever degree it is called. I went to the University of Arkansas and almost got to play football for them but a problem in my academics caused me to miss it. After I graduated I started to call all the colleges around for a job, no success. It has been nearly a year and still no coaching job, and now I am watching the greatest College Football game. I only wish that I could be on the sidelines watching my team bring the championship home.

I turned the TV off and went into the kitchen with my wife Lisa. She was cooking some of my best dish, The Hispanic Omlet. It was awesome, I ate it all. After dinner I was going to watch some movies with my wife and then the phone rang. It was my neighbor, Steven Jackson.

Jeremy: Hello?
Steven: Kevin you watching ESPN?
Jeremy: No why?
Steven: Turn it on quick, you are being mentioned!

I was stunned, I quickly flipped the TV on and went to ESPN. Sportscenter was on and was doing a report on how several football programs will be losing their coaches. I knew this was a long shot because this has happened once before. Then it showed some of the programs' lists of considered coaches. I only saw three with my name on it. I was so excited, I hoped that one of those teams would choose me as their next head coach.

I did what I promised Lisa and watched movies with her. After we was done we went to bed. I couldn't sleep because of the continous thoughts of head coach running through my head. I really hoped it was my time to bring BCS to my future team's name!

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January 8th, 2008


I woke up to the sound of Lisa crying. I didn't understand why until I got into the living room. She was watching ESPN News. They reported that ESPN 2 will be hosting brand new show called Coaching Carousel. They also reported that the first coach that will be given their choice of what team he or she wanted to coach was Jeremy Moore. I was shocked yet again. After I heard that statement my phone began to ring. It was Steven Jackson again.


Jeremy: Hello?
Steven: I just heard the news, congratulations!!
Jeremy: Thanks, but I won't have time to think about the team I want to coach. The show is tomorrow!
Steven: OH CRAP! Well, think long and hard about it tonight! You only have one choice so make it wise.
Jeremy: Thanks Steven, talk to you later.
Steven: Alright man take it easy.
Jeremy: Bye.


I hung the phone up, and stared at Lisa. She was still crying out a river. Then she suddenly jumped up and jumped into my arms. We started to yell and scream happiness into the air. Lisa then looked at me with a odd look.


Jeremy: What is it?
Lisa: What team are you going to coach?
Jeremy: I don't know, haven't thought about it yet.
Lisa: Well you better start thinking!
Jeremy: Yeah, let me go get the NCAA Book out!


I went to my computer and went to dig for the NCAA Book of Teams, then my computer beeped. I looked up and saw that I had a new message from the NCAA. I opened it and it confirmed me getting to choose what team to coach, and it gave me a list of teams that I could coach. The teams were as followed:


Air Force
Akron
Arkansas
Arkansas State
Army
Ball State
Buffalo
Central Michigan
Colorado State
Duke
ECU
FIU
Idaho
Louisiana Tech
Marshall
Miami University
Mississippi State
Navy
New Mexico
Notre Dame
Ohio
Rice
San Diego State
TCU
Texas A&M
Toledo
Troy
UAB
Wyoming


Those were the teams that I could choose, and I had the first pick. It was hard and I only had 24 hours to think about it. I printed the list out and gave it to Lisa, we than sat down to think about it and after we was finished, we went to bed.

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January 9th, 2008 - Decision Making Time



Well it was time for me to get up and get dressed. I was nervous, I still didn't have a team that I wanted to coach yet. Lisa told me that I might as well wait until I am on the podium about to announce my team before making any decisions. I took her advice, I ate breakfast with her real fast and then I had to hit the road. I was 2 hours away from ESPN HQ where I was going to make the biggest decision in my life.


When I arrived there was camera people there to greet me. They then ran me inside the building as the show was about to start. I could not think straight. I heard the countdown then I heard it start.


Scott: Welcome to ESPN's Coaching Carousel. Tonight we have one coach that has been selected by the NCAA to choose a football program of his choice from a list to coach. With us right now to announce his decision is Coach Jeremy Moore!


I heard my name called, I walked onto the stage and sat down next to Scott. I was so nervous that I forgot where I was at. Then the time came!


Scott: So Coach Moore, do you have a decision for the whole world on what team you will be coaching next year?
Jeremy: Well I thought about it long and hard, but I finally came up with a decision.
Scott: What is it?
Jeremy: I will be coaching......


This was it, even if I get boos from everyone I will know that I finished the job. I couldn't spit a team out so I said the first thing that came to my mouth.

Jeremy: the Arkansas Razorbacks!!
Scott: Well there you have it Razorback fans, Kevin Lee will be taking the reigns at Arkansas.


I felt better, everyone was cheering. No boo was heard, I felt like a million bucks. I decided to drive back home and go to the campus later that night with my wife to meet the team. When I got home I recieved a phone call.


Jeremy: Hello?
Jeff Long: Hey Coach Moore, this is Jeff Long the Athletic Director for Arkansas. I heard you will be the new coach and wanted to inform you to be down here in 5-6 months to start summer practice before season start.
Jeremy: Don't worry I will be down there in late June!
Jeff Long: Thanks man, talk to you later, bye!


I had 5 months to come up with the ultimate coaching plan for the Razorbacks. I decided to start A.S.A.P




(*This is my last entry until June*)

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June 23rd, 2008 - First Day of Practice

Day 1 Practice Schedule
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• Gear Assignments
• Pass Skeleton *All QBs*
• Oklahoma Drills *All HBs & FBs*
• Pass Skeleton *WRs*
• Day 1 Scrimmage *Red vs. White*

Gear Assignments
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I made them all sign their gear out. I didn't care if there was another sheet already made with it signed out, I wanted them to sign their stuff out. There was a few players that had complaints about this but I really didn't care. There is always complaints on first day of new coach. Well Gear Assignments is going to take about an hour, I will write more when we complete the 1st Pass Skeleton!

Pass Skeleton *QB Work*
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All Quarterbacks ran 20 plays. Graded on Completions and TDs.

Casey Dick - 11/20, 3 TDs, 2 INTs

Nathan Emert - 15/20, 8 TDs, 1 INT

Clark Irwin - 8/20, 1 TD, 5 INTs

I am very impressed with Emert's peformance. Clark Irwin needs a lot of work before he will be considered for the starting position. Casey needs a little work but he is up there with Emert. I will write again with the results of the Oklahoma Drills.

Oklahoma Drills
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Ten Rushes, Graded on Yards and TDs

Darren McFadden - 10 Att, 100 Yards, 1 TD

Felix Jones - 10 Att, 156 Yards, 3 TDs

Michael Smith - 10 Att, 149 Yards, 3 TDs

I am impressed with Jones and Smith, but McFadden should be producing more for a Heisman Runner Up. I am very concerned about McFadden's rushing abilities. I will be back with the Pass Skeleton WR Mode results.

Pass Skeleton *Defensive Work*
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20 Plays, Graded on Knockdowns and INTs.

Defense: 20 Passes, 6 Knockdowns 6 Interceptions

The defense did good, I am very impressed. When season start comes around the corner I will be expecting alot more hard work out of them. I hope to have this defense in full swing by September! Red White Scrimmage Time

Red vs. White Summer Scrimmage
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White Team Starters:
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QB: Nathan Emert
HB: Felix Jones
FB: Farod Jackson
WR: London Crawford, Rod Colemon, Reggie Fish
TE: Ben Cleveland

Red Team Starters:
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QB: Casey Dick
HB: Darren McFadden
FB: Peyton Hillis
WR: Marcus Monk, Marques Wade, Chris Baker
TE: Andrew Davie

RULES: Ball will be placed at own 25. You only get 8 downs to get it to the endzone. If failed after 8 downs, ball will change possession and the ball will be placed on the 25 again. Normal Scoring Applies, FG and TD's.

BY THE NUMBERS...	GAME BALL...
Arkansas 3 7 0 0 - 10 Arkansas 14 7 7 3 - 31	Darren McFadden 22 Atts, 170 Yds, 3 TDs

*Top is White Team, Bottom is Red Team*

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Re: The Career of Jeremy Moore (NCAA 08)

This is pretty intresting, but I think you should add a little bit more of a coaching background, becasue no man can never have coaching experience and then jump right into the NCAA head coach job. Other than that, it's a fairly intresting read.

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June 24th, 2008 - Schedules

I am proud of what this team did on first day of practice. They look stronger than last year and they also look like they are up for a challenge. I am not going to write you any more practice results as I don't see them necessary. Right now I have been notified of Schedule deadlines and I got to get me some games scheduled. I am thinking of some good games right now so let me write the schedule up for you below.

1. @ #8 Oklahoma
2. @ #23 Boise State
3. @ Alabama*
4. vs. Kentucky*
5. vs. Oklahoma State
6. @ Chattanooga
7. vs. #13 Auburn*
8. @ Ole Miss*
9. BYE
10. vs. South Carolina*
11. @ #15 Tennessee*
12. vs. Mississippi State*
13. @ #3 LSU*

* Denotes SEC Conference Game


That is the schedule that I think I am going to keep. Ill be back to post the season depth chart after Summer Training. See you then!

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August 25th, 2008 - Almost there!

Well just one more week before our first game against Oklahoma. Practices have been great and I have just finished the Depth Chart for the season. I hope you like it because I know I do. Anyways here it is:

#11 Casey Dick
Starting QB
Junior
6-2, 216




#25 Felix Jones
Starting Tailback
Junior
6-0, 207




#22 Peyton Hillis
Starting Fullback
Senior
6-2, 243




Left To Right
#85 Marcus Monk, #2 London Crawford, #28 Chris Baker
Starting Wide Recievers



#86 Ben Cleveland
Starting Tightend
Sophomore
6-4, 250

Right now that is the only depth chart that I am going to post. You will figure out who started via the game stats. Anyways the next time I will post it will be at the end of our first game! Wish us luck!!!

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September 1st, 2008 - A Day To Remember!

It was a day to remember. I ran out onto the Oklahoma field with my team and I got to feel what every coach feels. It was an awesome feeling. We peformed great that day, our rushing game was a little low but we still survived. We got our first win today, and I guess the Sooners didn't bring their game with them. Below is the final game and individual player stats.

BY THE NUMBERS...	GAME BALL...
Arkansas 7 10 14 10 - 41 Oklahoma 9 0 0 7 - 16	Casey Dick 19-26, 239 Yds, 3 TDs

PASSING
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Casey Dick: 19 for 26, 239 Yards, 3 TDs

RUSHING
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Felix Jones: 26 Att, 167 Yards, 2 TD
Darren McFadden: 6 Att, 50 Yards
Michael Smith: 3 Att, 26 Yards
Peyton Hillis: 2 Att, 22 Yards
Nathan Emert: 1 Att, 7 Yards
Farod Jackson: 1 Att, 4 Yards
Casey Dick: 6 Att, -5 Yards

This has been a great day and I hope to have more of these in the future. We are now 1-0 and I cannot wait to report how we are in the polls to you. That is when you will hear from me next. We travel to take on Boise State next!

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September 4th, 2008

Well the time has come to discover where my team stands on the Top 25 Polls. I went and got the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine and opened it up and found the polls. Here they are!

1. USC Trojans
2. Michigan Wolverines
3. LSU Tigers
4. Florida Gators
5. Texas Longhorns
6. West Virginia Mountaineers
7. Wisconsin Badgers
8. Arkansas Razorbacks
9. Virginia Tech Hokies
10. Louisville Cardinals
11. Ohio State Buckeyes
12. Auburn Tigers
13. Nebraska Cornhuskers
14. Tennessee Volunteers
15. Oklahoma Sooners
16. Penn State Nittany Lions
17. Georgia Bulldogs
18. UCLA Bruins
19. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
20. Florida State Seminoles
21. TCU Horned Frogs
22. Cal Golden Bears
23. Boise State Broncos
24. Texas A&M Aggies
25. Boston College Eagles

We jumped from 10th ranked to 8th ranked in the nation. I am very proud. We have another difficult challenge coming up as we take on the 23rd ranked team in the nation, Boise State Broncos.