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My favorite part of USC with their backup QB and a million guys sitting it out beating Texas A&M is that A&M was, like, the go-to win for all of the SEC teams making a playoff argument. “Indiana hasn’t beaten anybody and _________ has a big-time win over Texas A&M.”

Example #100 or so of the culture change in Bloomington. A year ago if CTA had an AA CB I would have just assumed you’re losing that guy. But now, since Ponds isn’t draft eligible it never occurred to me for a second that he wouldn’t be back.

Am I the only who didn’t realize that guy was 78? Selection Sunday will not be the same.

Oh yeah, a snarky Navy feed is just the best.

It hadn’t really occurred to me that Ponds might leave, but he’s officially staying, per his Twitter feed. Thank God, kid’s a hell of a player.

No almost about it. The smart MM coaches are gonna tailor their recruiting pitches to, “Come here and in 2 years our development program and contacts will have you in a power conference.” Can see a scenario where schools at that level become de facto minor league feeders for specific programs. Cig: “We like your talent, but you need some development. Go play for Jason Candle at Toledo and we’ll revisit your progress until you’re ready for IU.” Can absolutely see that happening.

Given the lack of depth and experience at safety right now, can’t imagine this isn’t a top priority.

One of my favorite Xmas things is the family gathering with our Niece’s family. At some point the Nephew in Law and I will start talking music. The dude listens to and recalls more music across more genres than anyone I know. I asked him for a band that was inexplicably IHO not a big deal and he busted out these guys. STRFKR is a Portland indie act with half a dozen or so albums since 2008. I listened to their 1st 2 albums today and they’re terrific.

Imagine this will be Anthony Grant’s job to say no to.

Officially out here. Kinney named a top FIFTEEN and IU not among them.

Dude can pathetically shill and debase himself all he wants. An 11-1 B1G team got in. Hate to break it to him and Herbstreit , but if they’re11-1 next year they’ll get in again.

Might make some sense from Tayven’s perspective, but I would think from UCLA’s side if their best QB candidate turns out to be the guy who was never getting the job here that would be a disappointment.

That's pretty ugly, though I would think the right hire would have an excellent chance to keep him, assuming they want to. Given that the kid is just a straight shot hunter I'm not really sure how much more he can do to showcase himself.

Yup, and what a change in such a short period that you now have a bunch guys that it would be straight crushing to lose.

I forgot about Uzan. Will be interested to see how that goes. Watched a lot of OU because I really like Moser and it was clear he hated having to play Uzan in tight situations because he just made bad decisions in big moments, but he had no choice. Funny how his guard play has gotten so much better.

I can’t believe this is true.

Ah, didn’t think about it that way. I was thinking in terms of Mario Mendoza being bad. Yes, by all means, this.

Cig’s putting the pressure on our kids for Christmas. He got us a QB and a WR. My daughters better do better than a freaking tie.

So a Ke’Shawn Williams type? I can see that.

One of Cal’s WR’s just portalled. Don’t rememeber the name but Cal fans were unhappy with the loss.

I certainly hope they’re better than that.

Haven’t seen a Houston game this year, how’s their guard play been? I thought Shead was the best player in the country last year and probably irreplaceable. Kid was the definition of “the head of the snake”. Just a perfect Sampson player.

We may have to re-think that plan just a bit.

He does, and Cal’s o-line was clearly terrible. I think the only game he got knocked out of was an uncalled targeting against Miami in the only Cal game I actually saw. But if they want to run some stuff where he’s running it and he’s gonna take B1G-level punishment, I want him ready to absorb it and I would question that now.