Geaux_Blue

August 9th, 2010 at 9:58 PM ^

 

You should just edit the thread to reflect Shoe's info below to make it into a discussion

My comment was based upon the impending announcement. However, now that it's been announced this one can just become that discussion. That's also why I brought the thread back after it was removed by another mod.

Geaux_Blue

August 9th, 2010 at 10:17 PM ^

i was just clarifying that the original idea of the post - that the captains were going to be selected - had been superseded by the selection and that the OP should just edit the post to make it about the news. wasn't trying to be prick'ish with my comment but just utilizing the comments rather than outright deleting it, etc. 

Kal

August 9th, 2010 at 9:51 PM ^

... that the team elected Moundros over Woolfolk for defensive captain? Woolfolk seems like the kind of player (at least based on interviews) that everyone would get along with and respect.

RichRodFollower

August 9th, 2010 at 9:48 PM ^

Its interesting because I was thinking that he'd have a defensive captain and an offensive captain.  If you weren't thinking that, then it is less interesting...  Its also interesting if RR is tipping his hand that Moundros is, in fact, solidly an LB, when we were told he'd be battling for it but could still be an FB.  Interesting...  EDIT: Damn, I type slow.

MGoShoe

August 9th, 2010 at 9:54 PM ^

...that's fucking hilarious.  I watched that whole thing with total bemusement that anyone would actually give a shit about my little throw away post about "Hard Edge".  It was one of the silliest things I've ever seen, especially when all the 'scorners started coming to OC's defense.

Sorry you didn't get my self-referential joke.

Geaux_Blue

August 9th, 2010 at 10:10 PM ^

is you went out of your way to edit the post with a paragraph mocking Chris' comment and then are still talking about it. he felt it wasn't necessary for you to repost all the material, you disagree - fine. but you keep bringing it up and being pissy about it, while acting like you're above it.

Trust the Process

August 9th, 2010 at 9:53 PM ^

Congrats to both Schiling and Moundros.  I am glad the team has recognized Moundros as a captain, after hearing his interview from the Big Ten Media Day.  He seems like an ideal team leader to me.

Black Socks

August 9th, 2010 at 10:29 PM ^

Three things stick out to me.

 

1. Increased size of our players

2. Return of Fort Schembechler

3. Permanent captains

 

I like what Rich is doing

saveferris

August 10th, 2010 at 9:53 AM ^

Wonder how long before the first whiny newspaper column comes out lamenting how Rich Rod has become uncommunicative and truculent with the media.

"No comment" should become Rich's most popular answer to a question from the media, unless it's a question from Mike Rosenberg, in which case the response should be "Go f#*k yourself".

bdneely4

August 9th, 2010 at 10:42 PM ^

I think it is great to see Moundros as a captain.  We need to have as many leaders as possible on this team, and it is good to see that RichRod gives the players their due for their hard work.  I know that this is a minor example, but please look at Moundros in Stonum's Kickoff TD against Notre Dame last year. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtFeb5VUs3A&feature=related

If we can get all guys to work this hard every play, we will see great strides in 2010.

I love this blog.  Go Blue!

strafe

August 10th, 2010 at 12:19 AM ^

I'm  not surprised with the Moundros pick, and I don't even think it necessarily means that he's supposed to be an LB or even a defensive contributor on the field. The pick, i think, makes sense because it seems like recently all we've been hearing about is how Moundros is working really hard to try to do whats best for the team. The captain situation might just be something more about picking people who have a phenomenal attitude as opposed to players that are dominant on the field.

Though I do wish T-WOLF was picked, just because he seems like a fuckin' bro.

Don

August 10th, 2010 at 12:31 AM ^

and I think the seniors got it right in this case. I was surprised to learn of Moundros's selection, but it testifies to the level of respect that he gets from his teammates.