"We're holding open tryouts on campus this week for our secondary, so be there with your pads on." -- Central Michigan coach Butch Jones, talking about the Chippewas' short-handed defensive backfield heading into the MAC championship game against Miami.

Can't no eligibility left

In other words, it's going to be an ugly bowl game for us.

It's funny you mention that, because the feelings I get as BJ being the coach, is NOT feeling too confident as a fan and I would assume the players read these quotes, especially the secondary and instead of the "Next Man In" approach...it;s probably the "You'll be on the bench if you 'F' up" approach.

SCCHIP Wrote:Can't no eligibility left

Me either. Damn.

Where was that quote from?

CMUMAN95 Wrote:Where was that quote from?

foxsports.com, under CMU Team Report.

Well, in college I was DB size. Now I'm closer to linebacker weight. No more muscle. Didn't grow any taller just "bulked," up to linebacker weight. Damn beer

SCCHIP Wrote:Well, in college I was DB size. Now I'm closer to linebacker weight. No more muscle. Didn't grow any taller just "bulked," up to linebacker weight. Damn beer

Yeah, me too. But... damn... that beer sure is good!!

Yeah, me too. But... damn... that beer sure is good!!
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You drink beer for the taste?
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Yeah, me too

ChipFB Wrote:"You'll be on the bench if you 'F' up" approach.

That sums up BJ's style most excellently!

Hopefully the revolving door moves a little slower this week then.

Hey guys -

I hope everybody realizes that BJ was joking when he made that remark. The remark was in response to a question about the secondary's injuries and being shorthanded.

HuronDave Wrote:Hey guys -

I hope everybody realizes that BJ was joking when he made that remark. The remark was in response to a question about the secondary's injuries and being shorthanded.

Yeah but it's still fun to joke about his making a joke. Kind of like the MAC Report's final power rankings. BSU #1 Seriously? Ahead of the team that destroyed them at home? Really? You guys ought to do a little better job. I guess you have to promote them so someone gets a bowl when Miami looses this weekend.

I think everyone understands that comment was meant as a joke Dave. It just looks like folks are having a little fun with it.

Hell, if it weren't for my advanced age, bad back, poor left leg, high blood pressure and the fact that I can't do a single push up and am over weight I would be out there. However, I'm going to start a conditioning program tomorrow in hopes of trying out next fall.

SCCHIP Wrote:

HuronDave Wrote:Hey guys -

I hope everybody realizes that BJ was joking when he made that remark. The remark was in response to a question about the secondary's injuries and being shorthanded.

Yeah but it's still fun to joke about his making a joke. Kind of like the MAC Report's final power rankings. BSU #1 Seriously? Ahead of the team that destroyed them at home? Really? You guys ought to do a little better job. I guess you have to promote them so someone gets a bowl when Miami looses this weekend.

As I stated elsewhere, the power ratings are the opinion of one of our writers. Diversity of opinion makes for better reading. If everything was my opinion I would just do a blog. We have a staff of writers and we encourage them to add their input and I would never squelch differing views.

We are not promoting anybody over anybody else. C'mon. Chill out over it.

midlandchip Wrote:I think everyone understands that comment was meant as a joke Dave. It just looks like folks are having a little fun with it.

Hell, if it weren't for my advanced age, bad back, poor left leg, high blood pressure and the fact that I can't do a single push up and am over weight I would be out there. However, I'm going to start a conditioning program tomorrow in hopes of trying out next fall.

That's cool. I was the one who solicited that quote and just wanted to ensure that it was being received in the proper context.

HuronDave Wrote:

midlandchip Wrote:I think everyone understands that comment was meant as a joke Dave. It just looks like folks are having a little fun with it.

Hell, if it weren't for my advanced age, bad back, poor left leg, high blood pressure and the fact that I can't do a single push up and am over weight I would be out there. However, I'm going to start a conditioning program tomorrow in hopes of trying out next fall.

That's cool. I was the one who solicited that quote and just wanted to ensure that it was being received in the proper context.

Oh, it was, Dave. My grandmother could play better defense, and she's not only injured, but dead! How's that for "context?"

HuronDave Wrote:Hey guys -

I hope everybody realizes that BJ was joking when he made that remark. The remark was in response to a question about the secondary's injuries and being shorthanded.

Dave...we were just having a little fun...that's all. No one in their right mind would assume any coach at this time would hold open try outs.

We have an excellent defense...it's called "Dan LeFevour".

ChipFB Wrote:

HuronDave Wrote:Hey guys -

I hope everybody realizes that BJ was joking when he made that remark. The remark was in response to a question about the secondary's injuries and being shorthanded.

Dave...we were just having a little fun...that's all. No one in their right mind would assume any coach at this time would hold open try outs.

We have an excellent defense...it's called "Dan LeFevour".

I know. I just wanted to make sure nobody here thought that Jones was doggin' his secondary with those remarks.

Me? I'm a little slow on the uptake today personally.