TheNEWguy Wrote:

MaddDawgz02 Wrote:

TheNEWguy Wrote:

MaddDawgz02 Wrote:I'll tell you what baffles me, blogging/internet has become a faster news breaking source than the hardcore media. The clinching thing to me is when Trav got a response on a facebook message. That is quicker verification to a story than the AP, ESPN, or any other media got to the story. The world of journalism sure has changed.

I also think it has to do with Major Media perhaps not wanting to base things off a message board that has "claims" of speaking with D Jones on Facebook.

I totally believe everyone on here, but can ESPN or CSN? And does ESPN have a facebook?

I think it is just that individuals may be quicker to the punch without press credentials than those with them.

Im not saying the media is incompetent, Im just amazed at how the internet has changed things. A small group of college students was able to confirm a story within a few hours, while the media is behind that pace.

I think the threshold for message board confirmation is a bit lower than for Major Media confirmation.

Not really. They get ahold of cell numbers, email addresses, pretty much anything they can get their hands on.
Perhaps the NIU portion of the story has little media appeal though, maybe once the word is out he is leaving ND, that is all they care about.

NIU32 Wrote:just confirmed from a friend who just talked to DJ and he told him directly that he WILL be able to play for the Huskies in 08

I was thinking that HAD to be the case. Or a transfer here would make no sense.

I kind of wonder if that will affect any of the current Morgan Park talent?

TheNEWguy Wrote:

NIU32 Wrote:just confirmed from a friend who just talked to DJ and he told him directly that he WILL be able to play for the Huskies in 08

I was thinking that HAD to be the case. Or a transfer here would make no sense.

I kind of wonder if that will affect any of the current Morgan Park talent?

I would definitely think so, the pipeline is in place!

NIUHuskies86 Wrote:Less than 2 WEEKS after he started the opener at QB, he cried, pouted, quit, and ran home instead of trying to get better?? I don't want somebody like that on our football team, who's to say he won't do it again if Grady or Harnish end up being very good?

I'd take him in a heartbeat. He got screwed by Weis - he gets passed by the #3 QB after playing less than one game??? He saw the writing on the wall - and no matter how good he does in games, practices, etc. he knows that Claussen is going to be #1 for the next 4 years.

NIUHuskies86 Wrote:Less than 2 WEEKS after he started the opener at QB, he cried, pouted, quit, and ran home instead of trying to get better?? I don't want somebody like that on our football team, who's to say he won't do it again if Grady or Harnish end up being very good?

That is a silly thing to even say.

Do you KNOW what happened? What crazy ol' charlie said to him?

Honestly Weis screwed him. He has to start the true freshman in order to save his job.

"Oh we are bad but our QB is a true freshman..." ect ect...

I just think you shouldn't judge anyone. You don't know the facts, saying all that stuff is just an ignorant thing to do.

NIUHuskies09 Wrote:
:ncaabbs::ncaabbs

a new better billy lowe

Yeah, but Joe probably won't play Jones either!

How crazy would that be if we pull off the unthinkable and go into Tennessee and beat them in their own backyard like Appalachian State did to Michigan?!?!

Rock Bottom Wrote:

NIUHuskies09 Wrote:
:ncaabbs::ncaabbs

a new better billy lowe

Yeah, but Joe probably won't play Jones either!

It's funny I often think the same thing about coach Novak.

But then I started to look into it, and there were for sure some players he was a little too loyal to. If you look, you will see those guys were a few years ago who I am guessing Joe had to make some promises to when recruiting them, "if you are loyal to us, we will be loyal to you" type things. He couldn't promise titles to these guys, he could only promise what he had, and that is Loyalty.

If you notice now, Joe seems to be able to shift guys out no problem. Last years seniors seem to be the last class he was overly loyal too.

Just my 2cents.

JordanHuskie23 Wrote:How crazy would that be if we pull off the unthinkable and go into Tennessee and beat them in their own backyard like Appalachian State did to Michigan?!?!

you mean like we beat Bama at Bama in 03? Its not so unthinkable

huskiealum03 Wrote:

JordanHuskie23 Wrote:How crazy would that be if we pull off the unthinkable and go into Tennessee and beat them in their own backyard like Appalachian State did to Michigan?!?!

you mean like we beat Bama at Bama in 03? Its not so unthinkable

you know what I mean.

TheNEWguy Wrote:

Rock Bottom Wrote:

NIUHuskies09 Wrote:
:ncaabbs::ncaabbs

a new better billy lowe

Yeah, but Joe probably won't play Jones either!

It's funny I often think the same thing about coach Novak.

But then I started to look into it, and there were for sure some players he was a little too loyal to. If you look, you will see those guys were a few years ago who I am guessing Joe had to make some promises to when recruiting them, "if you are loyal to us, we will be loyal to you" type things. He couldn't promise titles to these guys, he could only promise what he had, and that is Loyalty.

If you notice now, Joe seems to be able to shift guys out no problem. Last years seniors seem to be the last class he was overly loyal too.

Just my 2cents.

nicholson will be a senior next year....i have a really hard time that he will easily lose his job based on Novak's actions in the past. but, i do hope that every QB on the roster will get a chance to prove themselves, with the best one getting the starting gig.

I hope he doesnt leave NIU when he sees 13k fans in the stands tomorrow. Not a good first impression, although he has probably seen other NIU games I hope.

MaddDawgz02 Wrote:

TheNEWguy Wrote:

MaddDawgz02 Wrote:

TheNEWguy Wrote:

MaddDawgz02 Wrote:I'll tell you what baffles me, blogging/internet has become a faster news breaking source than the hardcore media. The clinching thing to me is when Trav got a response on a facebook message. That is quicker verification to a story than the AP, ESPN, or any other media got to the story. The world of journalism sure has changed.

I also think it has to do with Major Media perhaps not wanting to base things off a message board that has "claims" of speaking with D Jones on Facebook.

I totally believe everyone on here, but can ESPN or CSN? And does ESPN have a facebook?

I think it is just that individuals may be quicker to the punch without press credentials than those with them.

Im not saying the media is incompetent, Im just amazed at how the internet has changed things. A small group of college students was able to confirm a story within a few hours, while the media is behind that pace.

I think the threshold for message board confirmation is a bit lower than for Major Media confirmation.

Not really. They get ahold of cell numbers, email addresses, pretty much anything they can get their hands on.
Perhaps the NIU portion of the story has little media appeal though, maybe once the word is out he is leaving ND, that is all they care about.

The media has to "confirm", from the source, that a story is true. Unlike a message board where anyone can say anything without any liability concerns.

This transfer also brings more "legitimacy" to the program. DD was a high four star QB and rated as the #2 or 3 all- purpose QB his senior year. Hopefully we can get a couple of receivers with speed to come also.

MaddDawgz02 Wrote:I hope he doesnt leave NIU when he sees 13k fans in the stands tomorrow. Not a good first impression, although he has probably seen other NIU games I hope.

If he really is transferring and can play next year I'm going to have to buy season tix, because that is the only way your going to be able to guarantee you'll be able to get in a game!! (And before everyone get's on me for not getting season tix now, I have 3 kids in fall sports so my Saturdays are basically booked until the end of October - that is why I liked the weekday games.)

huskiealum03 Wrote:

TheNEWguy Wrote:

Rock Bottom Wrote:

NIUHuskies09 Wrote:
:ncaabbs::ncaabbs

a new better billy lowe

Yeah, but Joe probably won't play Jones either!

It's funny I often think the same thing about coach Novak.

But then I started to look into it, and there were for sure some players he was a little too loyal to. If you look, you will see those guys were a few years ago who I am guessing Joe had to make some promises to when recruiting them, "if you are loyal to us, we will be loyal to you" type things. He couldn't promise titles to these guys, he could only promise what he had, and that is Loyalty.

If you notice now, Joe seems to be able to shift guys out no problem. Last years seniors seem to be the last class he was overly loyal too.

Just my 2cents.

nicholson will be a senior next year....i have a really hard time that he will easily lose his job based on Novak's actions in the past. but, i do hope that every QB on the roster will get a chance to prove themselves, with the best one getting the starting gig.

Every year Joe says everyone has a shot, and every year he gives the ball to the senior player.

NIUSAE Wrote:This transfer also brings more "legitimacy" to the program. DD was a high four star QB and rated as the #2 or 3 all- purpose QB his senior year. Hopefully we can get a couple of receivers with speed to come also.

Add DJ's transfer to Diem starting for the Super Bowl champs, Turner kicking @ss, and Wolfe on the Bears and it adds up to guys knowing that going to NIU is not going to keep them from playing in the NFL. As someone above said -the way to play on Sundays is to play on Saturdays. Sitting on the bench for the next 3 years at ND won't help him as much as playing at NIU for 2!!!!

Rock Bottom Wrote:

NIUSAE Wrote:This transfer also brings more "legitimacy" to the program. DD was a high four star QB and rated as the #2 or 3 all- purpose QB his senior year. Hopefully we can get a couple of receivers with speed to come also.

Add DJ's transfer to Diem starting for the Super Bowl champs, Turner kicking @ss, and Wolfe on the Bears and it adds up to guys knowing that going to NIU is not going to keep them from playing in the NFL. As someone above said -the way to play on Sundays is to play on Saturdays. Sitting on the bench for the next 3 years at ND won't help him as much as playing at NIU for 2!!!!

It will actually be 3 years for NIU (If he can play next year)

Let's pretend that Novak picks Nicholson (which no one can really be sure of)

You have to think jones will get some snaps.

:badger::lock::towel::dance::clap2::dirtyvegas:

7 Wrote:

UIHuskie Wrote:

7 Wrote:Did he redshirt last year?

I don't think he played a down, so I assume he redshirted. Just odd that ND's site has him listed as a sophmore.

From the ND website:

Quote:2006 (FRESHMAN): Mobile quarterback with a good arm did not see any playing time as a freshman but was tabbed "show team player of the week" on two occasions as he provided the starting defense with a great look playing the role of the opposing team's quarterback

Their site has him listed as a true sophmore though. If he didn't play, you would think he HAD to of redshirted.

He was redshirted. Some schools list kids by their actual academic class (Purdue also does this). Makes it confusing as hell when you're looking at them figuring out how many years kids have left.

Anyway, Jones is a rs-Fr and a Sophomore in school.

Thanks UI Huskies. That makes sense. I thought I rememberd their site having Zbikowski as a senior last year on their site, and obviously he was a RS junior.

I don't think ND redshirts freshman. He is a true sophomore. I remember Zbikowski petitioning for this year.