RandyMarsh

I'm definitely not opposed to that and you're right the upside is huge but the one big risk you run is barring a miracle come the 2023 draft when we have a top pick we end up passing on a superior QB cause we just drafted one the year before.

I was in Vegas like 10 or so years ago playing some slots, it was the first time I really played any of the new computerized ones that have like 50 paylines. Anyway a few minutes into playing the machine siren starts going off and all these flashing lights and "big winner" starts going across the screen. I get really pumped until I see the payout was only like 3 bucks(I think I was betting 75 cents). I looked at this presumed regular sitting next to me and say something like "Damn what a buzzkill I actually thought I won something good" to which he replied "You must be new, they go off like that all the time to trick people into think they are winning more than they are."

I kinda said this in last week's game thread in tongue and cheek but I think there may be some truth to it and that's that Harbaugh is still saving McCarthy for when he needs him. I think he feels that McNamara is steady enough as the "game manager" that there is no reason to put JJ out there at the moment and expose more film on him or risk him getting hurt but now that we're getting into the meat of our schedule he just may unleash him more and catch opponents by surprise.

Agree with many of yours but I'd make a couple changes. Dorothy-Dakota Fanning Scarecrow-Christoph Waltz(since Scarecrow gets the most screen time as a supporting actor Waltz gets that part) Tinman - Kurt Russell Cowardly Lion-Goggins Wizard - Samuel L(Not a perfect fit for him but he has to be in a Tarantino movie and this is probably the best role) Good witch - Margot Robbie Bad witch - Uma Thurman I'd like to get Samuel L in there but I can't find the right role for him. Cowardly Lion -

I wouldn't be opposed to taking a flyer on a qb in the middle rounds. It's a risk but the reward is extremely high. You may just get lucky and find the next Dak, Cousins or Wilson.

I really don't care either way, there's reasons I want either to win and reasons why I want either to lose. I want the Astros to win due to Dusty Baker and future Tigers legend Correa. I want them to lose due to them winning a few years ago and my liking for different teams to win. With the Braves Id want them to win due to the aforementioned preference of somebody new but also cause I respect how they persevered after losing Acuna and falling below .500. The chop and battle cry is the obvious reason to root against them. So with all that said I guess Ill just root for a good series that produces some memorable moments.

There may or may not be a qb in 2023 they like either but that's a chance you have to take vs. taking a guy now that you don't 100% believe in. Plus even if there isn't one to be drafted, in this day and age qbs seem to hit the trade market more and more often and if we put together a solid supporting cast perhaps we could attract one to want to play here, even if that means giving up future draft capital.

Just imagine how many barbecues and games of horseshoe those bad boys have participated in.

Same here, Im just not sold on any of the guys and they have too many holes elsewhere. Ideally Id go Thibs and top receiver with the Rams pick but that all depends on how the draft shakes out. Just like I don't want them reaching for a QB, I don't want them reaching for a WR either. Id go best non oline and QB player available with the Rams and 2nd round pick unless you have a receiver really close to the top. Say you have a d lineman at the top of the remaining players and a WR at 3 I think id take the WR even if he isn't the true bpa.

Kiper has Pickett as his new number 1 QB but just 15th overall prospect.

So assuming we get the same comp pick as last year that would mean our 2nd round pick which would be around 50th overall I'm guessing.

Correa's injuries appear to be more of the fluke variety than anything. One of the years he that he missed a bunch of games was due to torn ligaments in his thumb from a headfirst side that caught the catcher's shin guard. Another injury was a broken rib that sidelined him for 6 weeks. Granted the cause of the injury was weird(he says it was a massage gone wrong) but still its one of those fluke things that shouldnt be an injury that has any lasting effect. Other than that he missed time in 2019 due to his back which may be of concern but in the 2 years since he hasn't had any issues with it so hopefully it's behind him.

Yeah the game was different even 15 years ago much less 30 or 40. Not only is there more emphasis on passing there are just more rules to make it harder for defenders. It was much harder for a receiver to get open back in the day due to how lenient the dbs were allowed to play, not the case anymore. And all this doesnt even take into account how much more protected QBs are which makes their life even easier.

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ESPN announced that GameDay will be coming to East Lansing for the game. That was a bit surprising since Fox is doing the game and their kickoff show will already be there but I suppose it's the only worthy game this week.

Perhaps the one downside of being half way decent this year is not having that early Rule 5 pick to get excited about at the party.

Going into the season I think most expected them to be about a 4-6 win team but that was with the expectations that they would have Decker, Okwara, Okudah, Ragnow for most of the season and that most importantly that Goff would be closer to average, not closer to worst in the league. If we knew all of this before the season I think most would say that they would get blown out every week so the fact that they have been somewhat competitive most weeks is a feather in the coaches cap. It's hard to understate just how bad of a roster they are putting out there right now.

Clifford(PSU's number 1 QB) did indeed play the whole game. I only watched the last minute and OTs and he didn't look particularly good at all so not sure if he was completely healthy. Actually his biggest blunder from what I watched was in one of the OTs Penn State ran a reverse where the WR threw to him, it was designed perfectly and he was wide open for what would've been the game winning TD and he just flat out dropped it.

Illinois upsets Penn State in 9 OTs! For those that arent familiar with the new CFB OT rules after 2 OTs each team just lines up for 2PT conversions. Both Illinois and Penn State failed to convert their 2pt 5 straight times. The 8th OT both finally converted and in the 9th Penn State failed and Illinois converted for the win. Illinois QB on that last play was former Michigan QB Brandon Peters who apparently is on the Van Wilder program cause I thought he should've graduated years ago.

Illinois and Penn State going to OT.

Perhaps Harbaugh is just saving McCarthy for the tough opponents, wants them to have as little tape on him as possible.

Penn State at home struggling with a terrible Illinois team. Late in 3rd and their only up 10-7.

I know a punter would never do this but boy Robbins could've walked to the 1st down there if he decided to tuck it instead of punting. There was NOBODY there.