(02-20-2018 01:21 PM)Fubar Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 08:17 PM)colohank Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 01:42 PM)TubaCat Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 11:28 AM)colohank Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 10:51 AM)TubaCat Wrote:  My favorite option would be to cancel the Xavier series after next year, then make a permanent OSU series. Cutting Xavier out of the biggest intra-Ohio game every year would be hilarious.

Actually, it would be more hilarious to play XU every year and beat them. Mick needs to find a way to motivate our guys to consistently win that damned game and thus oblige XU to beg off the series.

Well of course beating Xavier every year would be the best scenario.

However, I'm making 3 assumptions:

1. Mick is staying here for life
2. Mick will not deviate from his strategy of treating the Crosstown Shootout like every other game
3. Xavier's program will continue maintain or grow their program for the foreseeable future

Given those 3 assumptions, it seems inevitable that Xavier will continue to own us for a very, very long time. Anyone else who is deeply concerned about that must realize that we either need to demand a new approach from Mick, or a new coach. Thus, I would rather cancel it until our coaching situation changes... otherwise, Xavier will quickly gain the all time lead in the series. That should be avoided at all costs IMO.

I'm tired of reading this tired old excuse. Let's give Mick the benefit of the doubt and assume that he prepares for "every other game" with the intent to win. If he preps for XU in the same manner, then he also must do so with the intent and desire to win. A coach should strive to win every game no matter the opponent. Failure to do so would be grounds for termination.

When we lose to Xavier, it isn't because Mick lacks passion or the will to win.

Exactly. Anyone who doubts how desperate Mick is to win this game is nuts. If anything our players might read too much into it. The pressure to perform in this series is immensely, Mick isn’t immune to it or unaware of it.

I think people get idea Mick doesn't care due to his lackadaisical attitude in interviews leading up to the game. At this point Mick needs to change whatever his approach is, since what he is doing isn't working. Eggs does just fine with the pressure to perform in this series. They relish the opportunity to beat UC almost every year.

(02-20-2018 08:28 PM)bearcatmill Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 01:21 PM)Fubar Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 08:17 PM)colohank Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 01:42 PM)TubaCat Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 11:28 AM)colohank Wrote:  Actually, it would be more hilarious to play XU every year and beat them. Mick needs to find a way to motivate our guys to consistently win that damned game and thus oblige XU to beg off the series.

Well of course beating Xavier every year would be the best scenario.

However, I'm making 3 assumptions:

1. Mick is staying here for life
2. Mick will not deviate from his strategy of treating the Crosstown Shootout like every other game
3. Xavier's program will continue maintain or grow their program for the foreseeable future

Given those 3 assumptions, it seems inevitable that Xavier will continue to own us for a very, very long time. Anyone else who is deeply concerned about that must realize that we either need to demand a new approach from Mick, or a new coach. Thus, I would rather cancel it until our coaching situation changes... otherwise, Xavier will quickly gain the all time lead in the series. That should be avoided at all costs IMO.

I'm tired of reading this tired old excuse. Let's give Mick the benefit of the doubt and assume that he prepares for "every other game" with the intent to win. If he preps for XU in the same manner, then he also must do so with the intent and desire to win. A coach should strive to win every game no matter the opponent. Failure to do so would be grounds for termination.

When we lose to Xavier, it isn't because Mick lacks passion or the will to win.

Exactly. Anyone who doubts how desperate Mick is to win this game is nuts. If anything our players might read too much into it. The pressure to perform in this series is immensely, Mick isn’t immune to it or unaware of it.

I think people get idea Mick doesn't care due to his lackadaisical attitude in interviews leading up to the game. At this point Mick needs to change whatever his approach is, since what he is doing isn't working. Eggs does just fine with the pressure to perform in this series. They relish the opportunity to beat UC almost every year.

LOL

So, how is being ranked 11th (after two losses no less) 'not working'? Please, enlighten me.

(02-20-2018 08:40 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 08:28 PM)bearcatmill Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 01:21 PM)Fubar Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 08:17 PM)colohank Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 01:42 PM)TubaCat Wrote:  Well of course beating Xavier every year would be the best scenario.

However, I'm making 3 assumptions:

1. Mick is staying here for life
2. Mick will not deviate from his strategy of treating the Crosstown Shootout like every other game
3. Xavier's program will continue maintain or grow their program for the foreseeable future

Given those 3 assumptions, it seems inevitable that Xavier will continue to own us for a very, very long time. Anyone else who is deeply concerned about that must realize that we either need to demand a new approach from Mick, or a new coach. Thus, I would rather cancel it until our coaching situation changes... otherwise, Xavier will quickly gain the all time lead in the series. That should be avoided at all costs IMO.

I'm tired of reading this tired old excuse. Let's give Mick the benefit of the doubt and assume that he prepares for "every other game" with the intent to win. If he preps for XU in the same manner, then he also must do so with the intent and desire to win. A coach should strive to win every game no matter the opponent. Failure to do so would be grounds for termination.

When we lose to Xavier, it isn't because Mick lacks passion or the will to win.

Exactly. Anyone who doubts how desperate Mick is to win this game is nuts. If anything our players might read too much into it. The pressure to perform in this series is immensely, Mick isn’t immune to it or unaware of it.

I think people get idea Mick doesn't care due to his lackadaisical attitude in interviews leading up to the game. At this point Mick needs to change whatever his approach is, since what he is doing isn't working. Eggs does just fine with the pressure to perform in this series. They relish the opportunity to beat UC almost every year.

LOL

So, how is being ranked 11th (after two losses no less) 'not working'? Please, enlighten me.

We were talking about the Eggs game not current ranking, right? Let's stay on topic

(02-20-2018 08:43 PM)bearcatmill Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 08:40 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 08:28 PM)bearcatmill Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 01:21 PM)Fubar Wrote:  

(12-19-2017 08:17 PM)colohank Wrote:  I'm tired of reading this tired old excuse. Let's give Mick the benefit of the doubt and assume that he prepares for "every other game" with the intent to win. If he preps for XU in the same manner, then he also must do so with the intent and desire to win. A coach should strive to win every game no matter the opponent. Failure to do so would be grounds for termination.

When we lose to Xavier, it isn't because Mick lacks passion or the will to win.

Exactly. Anyone who doubts how desperate Mick is to win this game is nuts. If anything our players might read too much into it. The pressure to perform in this series is immensely, Mick isn’t immune to it or unaware of it.

I think people get idea Mick doesn't care due to his lackadaisical attitude in interviews leading up to the game. At this point Mick needs to change whatever his approach is, since what he is doing isn't working. Eggs does just fine with the pressure to perform in this series. They relish the opportunity to beat UC almost every year.

LOL

So, how is being ranked 11th (after two losses no less) 'not working'? Please, enlighten me.

We were talking about the Eggs game not current ranking, right? Let's stay on topic

You are correct sir. My bad.

Yes, whatever we are doing vs XU...its not working.

(02-20-2018 08:45 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 08:43 PM)bearcatmill Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 08:40 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 08:28 PM)bearcatmill Wrote:  

(02-20-2018 01:21 PM)Fubar Wrote:  Exactly. Anyone who doubts how desperate Mick is to win this game is nuts. If anything our players might read too much into it. The pressure to perform in this series is immensely, Mick isn’t immune to it or unaware of it.

I think people get idea Mick doesn't care due to his lackadaisical attitude in interviews leading up to the game. At this point Mick needs to change whatever his approach is, since what he is doing isn't working. Eggs does just fine with the pressure to perform in this series. They relish the opportunity to beat UC almost every year.

LOL

So, how is being ranked 11th (after two losses no less) 'not working'? Please, enlighten me.

We were talking about the Eggs game not current ranking, right? Let's stay on topic

You are correct sir. My bad.

Yes, whatever we are doing vs XU...its not working.