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[ryseing]

Northwestern still being ranked is pretty ludicrous.

They beat Stanford and UMich is a top 15 caliber team at this point. I have no problem with it- that defense is nasty.

Gotta feel bad for Sark. Divorce and alcoholism...man.

 

[perfectchaos007]

I hope Sark is able to defeat this disease. My older cousin was cured thanks to AA and she found Jesus in the process.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

In all fairness, that was a road game in Pullman. He's just trying to fit in with the locals.

Player on last year's #USC team claims Sarkisian drank bottle of Patron Tequila after Notre Dame game at Coliseum in 2014"

A witness tells me Patron Tequila was also Sarkisian drink of choice in locker room following #USC Holiday Bowl victory over Nebraska

I don't think this was a one time thing.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Here's how #USC works: Several big-time donors knew Steve Sarkisian was drunk this morning before all the players did

Scott Wolf is having so much joy today.

 

[Monroeski]

 Sports Information Director's Poll
RANK	TEAM	       RECORD	POINTS	1ST 	PREV	CHANGE	HI/LOW

1	Ohio State	6-0	1547	47	1	0	1/1
2	Baylor	5-0	1463	8	4	2	2/5
3	Texas Christian	6-0	1441	5	2	-1	2/3
4	Michigan State	6-0	1358	1	3	-1	2/6
5	Louisiana State	5-0	1288	1	5	0	5/15
6	Clemson	5-0	1245	0	6	0	6/12
7	Utah	5-0	1239	1	7	0	7/NR
8	Florida State	5-0	1080	0	8	0	6/9
9	Alabama	5-1	1052	0	10	1	2/13
10	Texas A&M	5-0	1028	0	11	1	10/NR
11	Florida	6-0	1001	0	12	1	11/NR
12	Mississippi	5-1	837	0	13	1	5/15
13	Notre Dame	5-1	786	0	15	2	7/15
14	Michigan	5-1	760	0	21	7	14/NR
15	Oklahoma State	6-0	689	0	19	4	15/NR
16	Stanford	4-1	677	0	18	2	16/NR
17	Iowa	6-0	525	0	23	6	17/NR
18	UCLA	4-1	466	0	20	2	10/20
19	Oklahoma	4-1	432	0	9	-10	9/19
20	Boise State	5-1	321	0	24	4	20/NR
21	Northwestern	5-1	242	0	14	-7	14/NR
22	Memphis	5-0	185	0	25	3	22/NR
23	California	5-1	174	0	22	-1	22/NR
24	Duke	5-1	154	0	27	3	24/NR
25	Toledo	5-0	149	0	29	4	25/NR

Others Receiving Votes
Houston 75; Temple 71; Georgia 61; Arizona State 33; Mississippi State 21; Wisconsin 20; Kentucky 13; Kansas State 
11; Penn State 6; Southern California 4; [B]Texas 4[/B]; Texas Tech 4; West Virginia 3; North Carolina 3; Navy 2;
 Washington 2; Tennessee 1; Illinois 1; Arizona 1.
*Hi/Low Rankings

lol

I knew I should have made that post last night about how we should all take a shot for each vote Texas got once the polls were released.

 

[bucknuticus]

So sounds like due to Cali disability laws sark can't be fired because of alcoholism. Thus the "leave of absence"

 

[Lonestar]

:lol, Beilema to check to see if obesity counts as a disability in Arkansas

Spoiler

it's not, else 1/3rd of the state's population would be on disability

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Sark was probably drunk during Washington game as well.

 

[chaosblade]

Texas is back. Until they lose again.

 

[timetokill]

So sounds like due to Cali disability laws sark can't be fired because of alcoholism. Thus the "leave of absence"

Yup. USC could be fucked for years if they can't convince him to quit.

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Yup. USC could be fucked for years if they can't convince him to quit.

Doubt it. Alcoholism aside, they can fire him for lack of performance. Wouldn't be hard.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Doubt it. Alcoholism aside, they can fire him for lack of performance. Wouldn't be hard.

But if they determine his lack of performance is due to his alcoholism disease, isn't he still protected?

 

[Yaboosh]

But if they determine his lack of performance is due to his alcoholism disease, isn't he still protected?

All of the sudden every coach in California starts pounding beers.


In all seriousness, no way does alcoholism prevent you from being fired for performance related reasons. That would be silly.

 

[chicko1983]

Kessler is good. Don't let your hate blind you.

What isn't good is calling 2-man routes against a 7-man drop. Kessler can't do much when the coaches set him up to fail.

So I only heard about Sark this morning and it probably has contributed to USC, and hence Kessler, losing a few games I have bet on them over the last year or so.

I hope Sark makes a full recovery, but he owes me probably $200 in lost bets since he has been coach of USC while he was drunk.

 

[timetokill]

Doubt it. Alcoholism aside, they can fire him for lack of performance. Wouldn't be hard.

All of the sudden every coach in California starts pounding beers.


In all seriousness, no way does alcoholism prevent you from being fired for performance related reasons. That would be silly.

Typically you can't fire somebody while they are out on disability for any reason. So I guess it depends how long his recovery takes.

 

[Yaboosh]

Typically you can't fire somebody while they are out on disability for any reason. So I guess it depends how long his recovery takes.

Yes, but if he sucks at his job, is drunk on the job, or anything you would fire anybody else for, he can be fired even if he is an alcoholic. You cant fire him simply for being an alcoholic, and you can't fire someone for seeking treatment.

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Typically you can't fire somebody while they are out on disability for any reason. So I guess it depends how long his recovery takes.

Yeah I mean I understand it wouldn't be while he's on leave.

 

[chicko1983]

Yes, but if he sucks at his job, is drunk on the job, or anything you would fire anybody else for, he can be fired even if he is an alcoholic. You cant fire him simply for being an alcoholic, and you can't fire someone for seeking treatment.

yeah that's it.

Surely, if he admits to being drunk while at work, they have sufficient grounds to fire him.

Anyone know how much longer his contract is for?

I suppose he wouldn't admit to being drunk on the job so he can keep his paycheck. What a dick.

 

[timetokill]

So I only heard about Sark this morning and it probably has contributed to USC, and hence Kessler, losing a few games I have bet on them over the last year or so.

I hope Sark makes a full recovery, but he owes me probably $200 in lost bets since he has been coach of USC while he was drunk.

:jnc

 

[Lonestar]

I know one thing.

People didn't give 2 shits about it, if (and when) Pat Dye and Bear Bryant had themselves a little bit of hooch in their system. West Coast is Least Coast. Roll Tahd Pawl.

 

[Calamari41]

Man, it's really sad to hear what's going on with Sark. The rumors were always there but Heritage Hall kept things way under wraps it seems. He needs to leave of his own volition and take care of himself. I've had a lot of bad things to say about him this season, but it sounds like a lot of it has been beyond his control. I've learned to not be so quick to harshly judge in frustration as I did with Sark.

This has to be the end of Haden, though. We are on our third emergency interim head coach in three years. Well, two of them have been Helton, so I guess we're still only on the second. He's an all-time Trojan great, but he just doesn't seem to be the guy for the job.

 

[cashman]

They'll most likely have Sark "resign" by the end of the season and just get a new coach for next season. Maybe they'll correct the mistake they made last time and hire Sumlin. He's a proven winner with other coaches recruited talent.

 

[Calamari41]

Helton is definitely our man until the bowl games have been played. A lot of people are talking about Tom Herman. We'll see where that talk stands at the end of the year... Whoever we get will have to be a straight-up poaching, the boosters aren't going to settle for another cast-off.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Helton is definitely our man until the bowl games have been played. A lot of people are talking about Tom Herman. We'll see where that talk stands at the end of the year... Whoever we get will have to be a straight-up poaching, the boosters aren't going to settle for another cast-off.

Chip Kelly if he's available.

 

[timetokill]

USC fans are hoping the Eagles lose out lol

 

[Calamari41]

I say we just add Pete Carrol's name to the University's bank accounts and give him an ATM card

 

[sf2fanatic]

USC fans are hoping the Eagles lose out lol

Just have them use a USC QB and it's a lock

 

[timetokill]

Just have them use a USC QB and it's a lock

They had Barkley! We were so close!

 

[sf2fanatic]

They had Barkley! We were so close!

Sanchez is still there.

 

[perfectchaos007]

I say we just add Pete Carrol's name to the University's bank accounts and give him an ATM card

Speaking of Pete at USC, I'm really looking forward to the 30 for 30 this week. What if I told you not all stories had a hollywood ending.

 

[timetokill]

Sanchez is still there.

oh shit, we got this then

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Speaking of Pete at USC, I'm really looking forward to the 30 for 30 this week. What if I told you not all stories had a hollywood ending.

I eat up most of the documentaries they put out, but this one looks extra good.

 

[Limedust]

But if they determine his lack of performance is due to his alcoholism disease, isn't he still protected?

Just being an alcoholic? Probably not a fire-able offense... but I have to believe if someone is drunk "on the job" that they could be fired for cause.

 

[Limedust]

Fun facts:

- Alabama’s opponents have scored 40 percent of their points off turnovers.
- Alabama now faces three consecutive teams that have open dates before playing Alabama.

Yipee!

 

[BertramCooper]

Did Sark have any sort of reputation for heavy drinking while at U-W?

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Word is ULL is vacating it's 2011 season.

 

[El_Chino]

Word is ULL is vacating it's 2011 season.

It's amazing how the NCAA is able to keep track of all this stuff.

 

[Yaboosh]

Did Sark have any sort of reputation for heavy drinking while at U-W?

http://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/la-sp-usc-sarkisian-washington-20151012-story.html

 

[Draxal]

Did Sark have any sort of reputation for heavy drinking while at U-W?

CD answered it a bit earlier, yes but not as bad and the environment in LA is harder to conceal/control it.

 

[Monroeski]

Bielema was caught on camera faking being shoved by an opposing player to draw a flag.

 

[Calamari41]

Did Sark have any sort of reputation for heavy drinking while at U-W?

Yeah, it was something that an actual vetting process would have pretty easily rooted out. It would take a PI one weekend to see what was going on up there.

 

[Meier]

Bielema was caught on camera faking being shoved by an opposing player to draw a flag.

Was going to come post this -- lol at his reaction. This guy is an absolute joker.

 

[inm8num2]

Bielema must have taken notes from Charlie Weis.

 

[Limedust]

Bielema was caught on camera faking being shoved by an opposing player to draw a flag.

... that video is awesome. :jnc

 

[squicken]

That Bert video is so annoying. His little celebration is good for laughs at least

 

[bucknuticus]

ESPN's "Football Power Index"
1 Baylor (5-0)
2 TCU (6-0)
3 Alabama (5-1)
4 Ole Miss (5-1)
5 USC (3-2)
6 Texas A&M (5-0)
7 LSU (5-0)



lololololololol

 

[ag-my001]

They really need to share how that's calculated. Not the exact formula, but at least what's taken into account.

I can still see Alabama in the top whatever, but not Ole Miss.

Edit: completely missed USC on there.

:jnc

 

[bucknuticus]

Is it just me or is college football final fucking awful now? I used to watch the show every Saturday night, now its awful.

edit: I should clarify it was awful for a whole different reason before, but at lest i coudl watch it and get the days highlights and listen to the stupid shit Mark and Lou said. Now I cant even bother to watch it because its boring.

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Bert makes a great heel.

 

[Mac the KNife]

Bielema was caught on camera faking being shoved by an opposing player to draw a flag.

Lol fuck Bielema.