NCAA's Radical Extremist Lawyer Gets Scalped But Good!

This rich, powerful, rancid collection of arbitrary little Napoleon brats needs some of it's powers curtailed severely and most of it's minions need to be waxed!

This lawyer who started this deal was a persona right out of the 1960's SDS left wing militant groups!

North Dakota 'Fighting Sioux' returnEmail Print Comments101 Associated Press

BISMARCK, N.D. -- The University of North Dakota will resume using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA, the school's president said Wednesday, marking the latest twist in a protracted fight about a name that critics consider offensive.

A state law repealed last year had required the university use its longtime nickname and logo that shows the profile of an American Indian warrior. But supporters of the name filed petitions late Tuesday demanding that the issue be put to a statewide vote.

University president Robert Kelley said the school decided to resume using the name and logo to respect the state's referendum process, which requires that the pro-nickname law be in effect while the secretary of state reviews the petition signatures. He has about a month to do so.

"As soon as that petition was filed last night, the law reverts," Kelley told The Associated Press. "I don't want to violate the law."

The NCAA has told the university that continued use of the nickname and logo would expose the school to sanctions, including banning the university from hosting post-season tournaments and its athletes from wearing uniforms with the logo or nickname in postseason play.

Emails and phone messages left of the NCAA were not immediately returned Wednesday. The university and leaders in Grand Forks, where the school is located, had opposed the law.

Kelley said the men's and women's hockey teams and the women's basketball team have a chance for postseason play in the coming months, and it's unclear how the teams would be affected.

"I don't know whether this is going to put us back on the (sanctions) list or not," Kelly said. "But clearly, by being mandated by state law to be Fighting Sioux, we are right back to where we were before the repeal."

The state Board of Higher Education will likely to meet North Dakota's attorney general Monday to discuss whether to go to court to block reinstatement of the law, board president Grant Shaft said.

The dispute began in 2006, when the NCAA called on 19 schools with American Indian nicknames, logos and mascots that it considered "hostile and abusive" to Indians. The University of North Dakota is the only school left where the issue is in serious dispute.

The NCAA ordered the schools to change their nicknames or obtain permission from local tribes to keep using them. Most changed their names, although the Florida State Seminoles and the Central Michigan Chippewas were among the schools that got tribal permission to keep their nicknames.

North Dakota challenged the NCAA edict in court. In a settlement, the school agreed to begin retiring its nickname if it could not obtain consent to continue its use from North Dakota's Standing Rock and Spirit Lake Sioux tribes by Nov. 30, 2010.

Spirit Lake tribal members endorsed the name. But the Standing Rock Sioux's tribal council, which opposed the nickname, has declined to support it or to allow its tribal members to vote.

The law forcing the school to use the name and logo was approved in March, despite opposition from university officials and Grand Forks legislators. Law supporters included some prominent university alumni.

The law's chief sponsor, Republican House Majority Leader Al Carlson, said he resented the NCAA's bullying and what he regarded as the Board of Higher Education's clumsy handling of the matter. Carlson hoped the law would make the NCAA reconsider its opposition to the nickname and logo, but the NCAA was adamant.

The law was repealed during a special legislative session last November, with many former supporters switching sides and saying it had not accomplished its purpose of influencing the NCAA.

Supporters of the nickname, including some members of the Standing Rock Sioux, said they turned in petitions with more than 17,000 signatures late Tuesday in support of the law. The required minimum is 13,452 names.

Reed Soderstrom, chairman of the referendum campaign, hailed the university's decision Wednesday and discouraged education board members from going back to court.

"They would seem to be following a method of trying to disenfranchise the voters, and I don't think they have the power to do that," he said

The number one topic facing Pitt athletics right now is this - when do the Panthers get to begin competing in the ACC? I am now becoming more and more convinced in the conversations I've had in the past two days that Pitt will be in the ACC in 2012 and here is why - the school has had enough with the way the Big East has mangled this all and frankly is waiting on West Virginia.

If - or more accurately - when, West Virginia finally declares they are leaving for the 2012 season officially and the Big 12 schedule is announced with WVU on it, Pitt is going to follow them out the door and dare the Big East to stop them.

****** BC MISSED HUGE BY NOT GOING HARD AFTER URBAN MEYER!******

I am always quoting Pope Urban Meyer here and how BC missed the Golden Ticket with a devout Roman Catholic and offering him $4.5/5 years (or way more!) to shun OSU and use every alum, power alum, Cardinal and even a live Pope to bring glory back to the Heights!

This was a crucial moment in BC Athletics History in the glamour cash cow NCAA sport of College Football, now a billion dollar +++ business, where the Heights Leader's were a stunning empty vacuum of incompetence, arrogance and mind boggling stupidity!

Read this now, and after our incompetent Spazooageddon's National SIGHING Day! and the inevitable pathetic Excuse Train pulling into the Yawkey Station this Wednesday!

That current BC list and comments from kids and all over, makes me use the most hated word ever for BC's Football Program and Jesuit Admins and our Board of Trustees == PURE L-A-Z-Y!

WARNING:

READING THIS STORY WILL CAUSE DEPRESSION, NAUSEA and make you realize what an utter, embarrassing CLOWNSHOES FOOTBALL PROGRAM GDF and loser SPAZOO have turned the greatest U in the galaxy into!

We are now light years away from rebuilding BC Football to respectability!

We need a guy who is another of my most favorite words in life:

RELENTLESS --- In Recruiting and Preparation!

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For top recruits, Urban Meyer's impact at Ohio St. is unmistakable!!

Since taking over on Nov. 28, Urban Meyer has been a force for Ohio St. recruiting!

Meyer landed seven four- and five-star recruits, including prized DE Noah Spence

With 23 commits in the '12 class, OSU could be a recruiting giant for years to come

Blue-chip defensive end Noah Spence committed to Ohio State just two days after his state championship game, on Dec. 18.

As the nation fixates on the ever-growing media maelstrom that accompanies the months leading up to the presidential election, another campaign comes drawing to a close. It's also characterized by powerful men traveling the country, attempting to woo their audiences with long term goals and promises of a brighter future. That's right, National Signing Day is just days away, and time remains for many coaches to significantly bolster their programs.

"It's probably the sport that's most like politics," said JC Shurburtt, the national recruiting director for 247Sports.com, "because it depends on the opinions of young people and media and coaches. The voters get to vote for the championship and the young people decide if you're going to win because that's how you get personnel."

With the end in sight, a familiar candidate has emerged for the top class in the nation. Ohio State -- coming off its first seven-loss season since 1897 -- boasts the No. 3 haul according to Rivals' team rankings. After beginning the season with a broken team, plagued by an ousted coach and a fleeting quarterback, the Buckeyes have entered the upper echelon.

The reason for the surge, of course, was the Nov. 28 hiring of Urban Meyer. In the mere months since he took over, he's lured seven four- and five-star prospects to Columbus. More could follow on Feb. 1.

"He's a relentless recruiter. I mean he is relentless," said Jeff Weachter, the coach of defensive end Noah Spence at Bishop McDevitt (Pa.). "When Urban puts his mind to it that he wants a kid, he doesn't break the rules, but he's going to pull out all the stops."

That approach certainly worked on Spence, a prized 6-foot-4, 245-pound pass-rusher who committed to Ohio State on Dec. 18. According to Weachter, Spence was still considering a number of other schools when Meyer inquired about him after his hiring. Meyer, former interim coach Luke Fickell and linebackers coach Mike Vrabel attended McDevitt's state championship game, and, in the words of Weachter, "made Noah feel that, hey, we're not just giving you lip service, we really want you to be here."

Spence soon trekked to Columbus for his official visit. Two days later, he was the newest member of the Buckeyes' incoming class.

"If it wouldn't have been for Urban and his efforts, he probably wouldn't have even went out and visited," said Weachter, who has sent 62 players, including Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, to Division-I schools. "[Urban is] very impressive when he sits down with a family."

Another huge signing for Meyer was Tommy Schutt, a four-star defensive tackle from Glenbard West (Ill.). Originally interested in Ohio State, Schutt was deterred after the Jim Tressel scandal, giving his verbal commitment to Penn State in August. He questioned that pledge after the Jerry Sandusky allegations, and soon received a call from Meyer. On Dec. 12, he committed to spending the next four years in Columbus.

After originally committing to Penn State, defensive tackle Tommy Schutt pledged to Ohio State on Dec. 12.

"I think, as a player and a recruit, that Urban Meyer going to a place like Ohio State is definitely a big deal," Schutt said. "Kids that are committed will definitely still be taking looks at Ohio State before Signing Day now."

Dave Schutt, Tommy's father, was similarly impressed with Meyer's approach -- and not just the X's and O's of his pitch.

"I haven't seen anything quite like the Urban Meyer brand," he said. "He's enthusiastic, he puts family first, [and] he has an obviously tremendous winning record. He really tries to put emphasis on the fact that we're going to be a football family that everybody can be proud of and be a part of."

"I think he'll be a recruiting force across the nation," he added. "He is truly persuasive."

Meyer used all of that persuasive power to flip another four-star lineman, Se'Von Pittman out of Canton McKinley (Ohio). Pittman was bound for Michigan State, a program that plucked him from Ohio State's backyard in June. As with Schutt, Tressel's resignation also played a part in Pittman opting to originally spurn the Buckeyes.

"Once coach Tressel was let go, it made my decision hard," Pittman recalled. "I had to worry about, was I going to be happy at Ohio State? Because Tressel was a big part of the reason why I was going to commit there."

Pittman developed strong relationships with Spartans' coach Mark Dantonio and defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi, committing to Michigan State in June. Once Meyer took over, however, the prospect of playing for a coach with a pedigree equal to -- or perhaps even greater than -- Tressel's was simply too tantalizing to resist.

"Everyone says they want a national championship, but when a guy like Urban Meyer says he wants to go get it again you better believe him, because he's been there," Pittman said. "And let's not forget, he is at The Ohio State University, which is a great entity in itself."

It's important to remember that the bulk of the program's 2012 class has been on board since before Meyer was brought on. To these players, the chance to don the scarlet and gray was a privilege that turmoil and coaching changes couldn't taint. Linebacker Joshua Perry out of Olentangy (Ohio) committed in June of 2010 -- the first official pledge in this year's class -- and hasn't wavered one bit.

"I realized that coaches might not be there for the duration of my career, so what I had to fall in love with was the school and the atmosphere and the idea of becoming a Buckeye," said Perry. "When you hear about a program like Ohio State, you know that no matter what they're going to get back to the top. It might take a little time, but you know they're going to win games."

Ohio State commits since Meyer's hiring
Name
Position
High School
Rating
Se'Von Pittman
DE
McKinley (Ohio)
Tommy Schutt
DT
Glenbard West (Ill.)
Noah Spence
DE
Bishop McDevitt (Pa.) CATHOLIC SCHOOL!
Taylor Decker
OT
Butler (Ohio)
Joey O'Connor
OT
Winsor (Colo.)
David Perkins
ATH
Washington (Ind.)
Camren Williams
LB
Catholic Memorial (Mass.) !!!!!!!!

Warren Ball, a running back from St. Francis DeSales High (Ohio), echoed those sentiments.

"I was a little shocked at first," he said of the Tressel fiasco, "but Ohio State is more than one person. It never once changed my viewpoint of Ohio State. I still remained 100 percent committed."

That mentality, coupled with the efforts of interim coach Fickell to recruit in a season fraught with instability, allowed the Buckeyes to land six four-star recruits before Meyer's hiring. Thirteen of the 16 pre-Meyer commits hailed from Ohio, demonstrating the school's reputation resonated with in-state players even as the team stumbled to a 6-7 finish.

But make no mistake: Meyer's impact is tremendous. And given what's shaping up to be a top three class -- and possibly No. 1, if Meyer can land No. 8 prospect Stefon Diggs -- Ohio State should be a recruiting behemoth for years to come.

"I think the stability question was answered in such a dramatic way with Urban Meyer coming and taking that job," said Shurburtt. "I think he's one of the top recruiting head coaches in the country. I see them signing great classes year-in and year-out."

Despite being ineligible for a bowl in 2012, Ohio State will certainly be a candidate for next year's top recruiting class -- and could be gunning for a national championship run in the not so distant future. Don't be surprised if several "Meyer for President" signs start appearing on lawns in Columbus before the election next fall.

"If you're a Buckeyes fan you're going to enjoy seeing your school in the thick of things for the nation's top prospects," said Shurburtt.

Greg Schiano

NFL?

What a stretch! WOW!

Really?

68-67 Lifetime?

0-4 versus BC
0-3 versus Virginia Tech
0-3 versus Miami
0-11 versus West Virginia

0-21 vs. Big East Peer teams.

Unreal.

Great Hire!!! LMAO!

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Source: Doug Nussmeier to Alabama

Why BAMA is a National Champion is in who they hire?

Compare this available guy and the high level of competition and his sparkling resume to low end Doug Martin.

Also 42!! young enough to step in as a solid Head Coach after the Spazoo Malaise.

His solid pro style offense is what BC needed --- not the new projected flawed chuck and duck spread the pain ---with our utter lack of speed?????

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama has hired former Washington offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier for the same position, a source with knowledge of the coaching search confirmed. Nussmeier, 42, has worked as Washington's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Steve Sarkisian since 2009. The Huskies ranked 25th nationally in scoring (33.4 points per game) and 38th in total offense (409.9 yards per game) in 2011.

While at Washington, Nussmeier was instrumental in the development of Jake Locker, an NFL first-round pick in 2011, and sophomore Keith Price, who ranked 13th in quarterback rating (157.9) and seventh in touchdown passes (29) in 2011.

Prior to joining the Huskies, he was offensive coordinator at Fresno State in 2008. The 42-year-old was quarterbacks coach of the St. Louis Rams for two seasons, helping guide Marc Bulger to a Pro Bowl in 2006.

He also served as quarterbacks coach at Michigan State from 2003-04, tutoring future NFL quarterback Drew Stanton.

At Alabama, Nussmeier will inherit sophomore quarterback AJ McCarron. In 2011, the first-year starter threw for 2,634 yards, 15 touchdowns and just five interceptions on his way to becoming the first underclassman quarterback to ever win a BCS National Championship.

Nussmeier also gets an offensive line that remains for the most part intact, headed by Outland Trophy winner Barrett Jones.

Nussmeier played five seasons at quarterback in the NFL, four with the New Orleans Saints and one with the Indianapolis Colts. He played quarterback at Idaho in college and threw for 10,824 yards in his career. Along with the late Steve McNair and Daunte Culpepper, he is one of only three college quarterbacks in history to account for 10,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing in a career.

Nussmeier is respected in the recruiting world. He helped reel in top 25 recruiting classes to Washington in 2010 and 2011, according to ESPN's team rankings.

Nussmeier replaces Jim McElwain, who left to become coach at Colorado State after four seasons with the Tide. Alabama reportedly interviewed former New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and former Jaguars coordinator Dirk Koetter before hiring Nussmeier.

Alabama was expected to announce the hiring of Nussmeier late Monday or Tuesday.

Discount Double Check...

Better re-check first with the G MEN!!!

We have heard several disturbing things about Steele's possible psychological breakdown during the Orange Bowl game. Multiple sources have said that he was calling plays from his days with the Panthers, which aren't in the Clemson playbook, and as such the players were totally confused. It reportedly happened during the Auburn game as well. I do not know if that is true, and frankly think it a bit farfetched, but I do know that Steele has a reputation for being a nervous wreck on gamedays. I'm sure most of you recall that he passed out on the sidelines during a game, and I have heard many times that he requires an IV for fluids because he's such a wreck and won't eat at all on gameday. Hopefully he can get these things corrected for his own health.

Paul Simon -- Strength and Conditioning Coach

Slip slidin' away
Slip slidin' away
You know we're nearer to the ACC cellar every day
This may be the year our BC is just slip slidin' away

I live in disgustiad
My team's conditioning and strength is poor and unclear
I'm afraid that all our football skills will soon all disappear

Slip slidin' away
Slip slidin' away
That's why good players leave BC they say
The more you're there, your skills just slip slidin' away

I know a Defensive Coordinator
He became a Head Coach
These are the very excuses he mumbles
To describe his team as it just crumbles

He said we had a bad day
Ain't got no strength
On most playing days, we go soft, it's very sad
We all think of things that might have been with Jags

Slip slidin' away
Slip slidin' away
You know we are nearer Dante's last rectum of hell
Every day you're slip slidin' away, and that ain't swell

And I know a football father
Who had a BC football playing son
He always told him all the reasons
For the wrong plays he'd done

His father came a long way
Just to explain
He told his boy his playing days at BC were a sure tell
Then father turned around and said get thee to the N.F.L!

Slip slidin' away
Slip slidin' away
You know you're nearer to BC Football Program implosion every day
The more you're National recruiting is just slip slidin' away

BCI, AJ and Brian know
Spazoo makes his plan
The information's unavailable
To the mortal BC man

We're working our jobs
Collecting our pay
I believe we're gliding down the highway to hell today
Because in fact all the recruiting talent we need is slip slidin' away

Slip slidin' away
Slip slidin' away
Slip slidin' away
The more you read and look my BC Football is slip slidin' away

All due apologies and thanks to Paul Simon.

BC is 1-11 versus teams ranked in the AP FINAL TOP 25’s in the Spazoo Death Spiral Regime in the last 3 years:

2011 0-3

21 Virginia Tech 11-3 329
22 Clemson 10-4 188
23 Florida State 9-4 154

ND received 1 vote in the Coaches Poll!

2010 0-5

11 Nevada 13-1 866
16 Virginia Tech 11-3 577
17 Florida State 10-4 502
23 Maryland 9-4 144
25 North Carolina State 9-4 119

•33 Notre Dame 9

2009: 1-3

10 Virginia Tech 10-3 953
22 USC 9-4 216
23 Central Michigan 12-2 166 WIN
24 Clemson 9-5 125

1-3 — 2009
0-5 — 2010
0-3 — 2011

1-11

0-10 == VERSUS TOP 25 FINAL RANKED BCS TEAMS IN THREE YEARS UNDER THE SPAZOO’S REGIME.

0-12 == if you add in ND which received votes in two years in both polls!

Doug Martin!

...AND!!!......Astroturf!

Brent Pease being passed over!
Gus Malzahn!
Mike Leach!
Paul Chryst!
Kirby Smart!
Jim McElwain!

So many more!