See this? This is what I’m going to be looking at for the next eight days. From now until Mothers Day, just this: So sorry folks – blog’s closed. No posts for the next nine days. I’ve been gone for five days before, but this is the first time in the 4+ year history of [...]

How deep do we go along the D-line? Nelson looked good – any other surprises? ~ Neil Not very? I’m not sure which direction to go with the defensive line. We return nearly everyone at linebacker, but on the d-line and in the secondary everything is new. With the secondary, I think it’s clear we’ll [...]

Sam McLaurin called Scott Drew.  Maverick Morgan called Bo Ryan.  Kendrick Nunn called Buzz Williams.  And now Aaron Cosby called Frank Haith. All of them delivered the same message: “I know I SAID I was coming to visit, but I’ve found a home at Illinois.”  Visit cancelled.  Sorry coaches – you don’t even get a shot.  Home is where the Groce [...]

“Scrimmage” might be overestimating it. It was a practice followed by some situational drills where they let them tackle. There really wasn’t a “scrimmage” with punts and kickoffs and teams going up and down the field. But I still loved every minute of it. When I say something on Twitter like “come say hi if [...]

I struggle to find words for a post like this.  I’m completely humbled and honored by all the people that dropped some money in my tip jar.  It felt awkward asking for help; it feels humbling to receive it.  I’m not sure what to say, so I’ll just tell a story. My favorite part of [...]