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Post by silkyice on Apr 24, 2024 11:51:59 GMT -6
The Ivy schools have largely implemented systems of need-based aid. Tuition is on a pretty generous sliding scale, and for many students, zeros out tuition, books, and I think even housing. It's available to any student that's accepted, which is why it doesn't get counted as athletic aid. What many of them do have, however, are restrictions on how many students they can get into the school to play sports. And from what I understand based on a brief interaction with one of their coaches who was recruiting one of our kids, there are a few different tiers of kids they can "get in" with lesser qualifications than the general student population. Something like two kids that might not quite have 4.0s and a full load of AP/IB/Running start classes. But there might be some variance in admissions policies. This
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Post by silkyice on Apr 23, 2024 19:19:55 GMT -6
Looks like Smart Football.com has bit the dust. RIP to a legendary resource that has helped so many! boo
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Post by silkyice on Apr 23, 2024 10:36:38 GMT -6
Is the funding for all or just a handful of relative studs? I am not entirely sure. If you dig into how the Ivy's work it allegedly is all need based funding only. I have a player at Dartmouth. He choose between that and the service academies. I don't think he is paying anything.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 22, 2024 10:24:22 GMT -6
One word of warning with Hudl. The game standard game time is 3 hours. So if the game starts at 7pm and game goes past 10 (storm delay, etc.), it will have stopped recording by 10. Make sure to adjust that.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 22, 2024 10:22:57 GMT -6
Pixelot is slightly worse than Hudl focus. It is more the extra step needed to upload to Hudl. I hate getting film from either Hudl or Pixelot that has 30 to 40 minutes of clip filler. Take the time to delete the nonsense before, during and after the game. Some times I feel like I am the only person in our conference that does this. We are considering going with Focus next season. I was under the impression that it will upload all of the clips automatically? Is there something I’m missing? Hudl Focus is great. It will automatically upload. Yo can even film practice with it and it will be uploaded by the time you come in from practice. You can even film practice with it if you practice on the game field. The picture quality and AI is light years ahead of Pixellot.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 18, 2024 12:30:04 GMT -6
Hmm, the only Pixellot I've heard of are the automated cameras (motion sensored) that schools use to stream their games so that people can watch the game remotely (usually at a cost). From what I know, it's purely film. Unless there's a layer of Pixellot that I am unaware of, I hope they use another program (Hudl, Gamestrat, etc.) to break down film. IRRC, they can send you clips after the game. But the quality is bad and sometimes those cameras are all over the place.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 18, 2024 11:13:45 GMT -6
Morning. Headed to a new program. They use pixellot for their game film system. Never used it. I've only used Hudl.Anyone have experience with it? Pros, cons, anything? Does it allow you to run reports and other features like Hudl? If you can afford it, get Hudl Focus. VASTLY superior that Pixellot. DO NOT use or rely on Pixellot for game film. It is fine (and just that - fine/ok) for broadcast for Grandmom 10 states away to watch baby grandson play. A 14 year old with Hudl on his iphone standing on the top row of the stands on the 50 yard line will give you better game film after 2 minutes of training.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 11, 2024 6:05:36 GMT -6
Yes, I think it absolutely makes a difference. And, it creates a spectrum of advantages, depending on the team your playing. Some DCs will be smart and make small adjustments to their base in order to defend you. That's still an advantage as they might only have to install Robber 2 to deal with you but that's still an investment in practice time. And, it's moving them and their kids out of their comfort zones. Other DCs will go full-grab bag and install something completely alien to the kids in 2-3 days. This is obviously a huge advantage, for a variety of reasons. full scale triple option changes this imho if they don't understand, they are screwed I agree. Unless they just play blocks and fit gaps.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 8, 2024 19:56:27 GMT -6
I’m not real sure what you’re complaining about? I don't know man, I pretty much spelled it out word for word and didn't beat around the bush haha But, to rehash: Ironman said: "you'd have to be good at coaching different for it to make e difference, no? Being different doesn't work without knowledge of the scheme and how to communicate it. I know guys that run single wing as a 'package' but sucked at teaching it which means it didn't work. But Darlington has made it work everywhere" Basically, that says Darlington is better at coaching the single wing than some other guys, that's not a controversial take. Pretty self-explanatory and evident, right? So then my question, and yes complaint is, if that's not a controversial take and is evident, why then do people (including on here before as well as other places) get their underwear in a knot and always gotta argue when someone says "Hey so and so is better at coaching this and knows better than some other people on this", or someone says "Hey this is a better way of doing it than this other way", I've literally seen people, including ON THIS BOARD, try to say that there are no better-than-other ways, and basically that all methods, tactics, techniques, schemes, etc are all created equal. I'm sorry man but it just annoys the fk out of me. I certainly have never gotten that impression on this board. Of course some coaches are better than other coaches.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 8, 2024 10:56:32 GMT -6
Lets discuss this hypothetical..... Is it better to be different at something you only know the basics of? Something that is new to you that you are willing to learn, but are not an "expert" at like the single wing or shotgun double wing. or Run something you know the ins and outs of really well, but you do not have the players to beat alot of the teams that you have to play because they are simply better than you? Like a generic 10/11 personnel offense. I'll go with option 1.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 7, 2024 14:29:57 GMT -6
Yes. I think it does.
It is not as important as athletes, coaching, having answers within your scheme, and your athletes being able to execute the said different schemes. But being different, especially when the rest of your league is very similar, does make a difference.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 2, 2024 18:58:34 GMT -6
25-30 footballs out at practice?? WOW!! We would usually have a dozen, maybe 14 in the bag, but only need that many for specialty period. My advice would be to just take 18 out at practice, leave 6 as just game balls, and now you still have 6 as replacements for practice and games if needed. Yeh. We take that many out when we run our joint practices or big try outs. Otherwise it’s probably 15-18. However we have cut this down to a few due to them constantly being ruined by rain. Is this a problem you find yourself No. Not really. After they get wet, take them inside and put by a fan overnight along with the ball bag. They should be dry for sure in the morning. The next morning, take a wet towel and rub them down a little, that really helps. Then make sure to have a ball brush and some ball conditioner/wax. I like this stuff the best: biggameusa.com/shop/accessories/football-prep-cond/big-game-ball-wax?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1tm33wdLAQT5faXjXKOhm7FYw_0c4hwI9dE27hUGWr2AbBvKLw667oaArZGEALw_wcBOur qb's are in charge of the footballs. Those primadonna's will take care of them. Ha.
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Post by silkyice on Apr 2, 2024 12:22:29 GMT -6
During practice we typically bring 25-30 leather Wilson balls Thanks 25-30 footballs out at practice?? WOW!! We would usually have a dozen, maybe 14 in the bag, but only need that many for specialty period. My advice would be to just take 18 out at practice, leave 6 as just game balls, and now you still have 6 as replacements for practice and games if needed.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 21, 2024 15:12:37 GMT -6
We have gone back to the early 20th Century and the era of the "tramp athlete," when kids jumped from school to school, often played Semi-Pro under assumed names, and there were no eligibility rules other than what each school chose to enforce (or not). Which was the genesis for the formation of the NCAA. What a great point!! Totally forgot about reading about that.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 21, 2024 7:10:06 GMT -6
Shoot! After the recent court decisions everything is wide open on the portal!!
I have close ties to the UA program, and I was miserable all last season with this guy. I kept defending him initially (that he was young and had some learning and catching-up to do for SEC Football) and to give him some time. It quickly changed for me: Let's get another player helping him out on that corner with blocking; let's run play-action passes and not drop back so much; let's practice footwork more each week with him; if he is the only left-side offensive tackle qualified to play then we need to recruit more offensive linemen!!
I was happy that he was going to Iowa, because he showed maybe 01% of improvement all last season.
When I saw this on the news last night, my only comment was: I hope the new regime has some system that he can function in at offensive tackle, or he has greatly improved his skill-set in the off-season, or they are moving him to defense. I coached against him in HS. I thought he was a better DL than OL. His physical tools are tremendous, but it was clear he wasn't a skilled OL. Just gifted. Love how you describe that. Wasn’t skilled. Just gifted.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 20, 2024 13:51:12 GMT -6
Keep in mind that for almost the eternity of college football, a coach could do exactly this as well. True. But the coach also wasn't attending college to get his degree. It was his job. And I know, I know, college students can transfer at will also to get their degree. The questions is this, do we want rules or not? This no rules thing is not going to work out well in my opinion. Like I said, let's just trade teams midseason, or why not at half, or why not just each possession trade teams? All-time QBs are a thing in backyard football. Also, I am not against players getting paid NIL. But let's back up a second and remember what NIL is. It is Name, Image, Likeness. Only 0.1% are getting paid for that. The rest are just getting paid to play sports. Again, fine (not really, but ok), but if you are just getting paid to play, can we at least have contracts? Lastly, I am for the players getting their scholarship, food, housing, gear, goodies, and even a stipend. I also am good with them getting actual NIL deals. (Sorry the 2nd team LG is not helping sell anything). I am not good with them getting paid with zero contracts or restrictions or transparency.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 19, 2024 20:37:53 GMT -6
So is this guy going to be eligible in the fall? Or does two transfers equal sitting a year? eligible
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Post by silkyice on Mar 19, 2024 18:38:02 GMT -6
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Post by silkyice on Mar 15, 2024 14:02:10 GMT -6
Do you realize you responded to a thread from 2014 (almost ten years ago)? Oh wait. So this is AWESOME! How did it turn out 44dlcoach ?
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Post by silkyice on Mar 15, 2024 13:21:31 GMT -6
Varsity.
Also, move your JV games to Mondays so that the kid can play both unless you state rules prohibit something like that. Alabama just requires 48 hours between the two games, so most every school play JV on Monday (maybe some Tuesday).
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Post by silkyice on Mar 10, 2024 20:50:44 GMT -6
I know technology changes but when did kids stop wearing cowboy collar, forearm pads, jockstraps /cups? Heck, nowadays showering after practices is not common from what I have heard, many shower rooms are now storage for old gear haha. At least I never got to experience salt tablets!
Went to a poorer school so we wore what we got and it was outdated but still worked but now it seems most programs and preferences have shifted. Also couldn't imagine getting into my mom's van back then without showering. Axe and heavy sweat is a WMD!
Any other similar shifts y'all have seen? Would imagine the longer one has coached the more changes you've seen.
I think better tackling techniques have contributed especially keeping the head out of it and head behind on tackles instead of head in front. Also, get a Kerr collar if they need stinger protection. Forearm pads went away when you could start using hands on offense. Jockstraps went away with compression short and compression girdles. Showering went away but is now back. Of course this is different by team. Salt tablets are alive and well. The last three schools and last 15 years we have heavily used salt tablets. And we rarely cramp. I truly believe that cramping is more of a function of electrolyte imbalance that it is a lack of water. In fact, too much water helps create that imbalance. Kids nowadays stay mostly hydrated and still cramp. Add in the salt tablets and that can vastly improve. Play in Alabama where it is hot and humid. Axe went away around 10 years ago at the schools I coach. THANK THE GOOD LORD.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 9, 2024 21:27:29 GMT -6
Hold on. Just realized that everyone might using this thing wrong in the videos. You might should have to tackle it by straddling through one of the bags on the ground instead of tackling through the open space which just encourages leaving your feet.. This could actually force you into a better position and then force you to drive your legs.
Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me though. Would need to see a video of players tackling like I am talking about.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 7, 2024 14:58:51 GMT -6
Well, sort of. The unlimited transferring and the unlimited number of years you can play (joking - or maybe not) are an even bigger part of this. Also, when the "bagman" was paying players in the past, the going rate for Cam Newton was $180,000. That doesn't even get a backup RB now. Inflation impacts every area of life! Hahahahahaha
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Post by silkyice on Mar 7, 2024 13:57:02 GMT -6
It's only a different type of animal now cause people don't have to hide anymore about paying players. Well, sort of. The unlimited transferring and the unlimited number of years you can play (joking - or maybe not) are an even bigger part of this. Also, when the "bagman" was paying players in the past, the going rate for Cam Newton was $180,000. That doesn't even get a backup RB now.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 7, 2024 12:22:10 GMT -6
If this was directed at me, I was actually agreeing with you in my last post. It might have sounded like I was being facetious, but I wasn't.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 7, 2024 11:56:43 GMT -6
Keep in mind M4 that the television numbers are current. Many here are talking about what may happen in the future, should college football become football teams licensing college colors and mascots. my point is that's a lot of people who have to say f-this before college football even feels a pinch and the NFL went thru this years ago with FA and the salary cap and yet people watch that] MLB just went thru an intensive rule change that fundamentally changed the game for many "traditional" aka old fans national numbers are down but regional game numbers are up, some teams were down (teams losing all the time, that happens every year, losing teams numbers dwindle in july) but many regional networks went WAY up compared to previous years NFL officiating is the worst its ever been perceived, super bowl numbers thru the roof why would people watch college ball if it becomes NFL light? because it's on during football season and there's an emotional attachment to the bama or texas or michigan helmet big difference then triple A or double A baseball where nobody outside of Pawtuckett ever connected with that local team, there's 100 years of built in tradition that will continue to pass people watch sports... sports change... people complain about sports... sports keep being played... people keep watching sports These are great points and I think you are correct. Again, if they can continue to keep people perceiving it is college football instead of minor league football, then it will thrive. But, unlimited transfers who are holding out for more money with no structure on transfers or money combined with the possibility of teams not really being Alabama but just licensing their name, image, mascot, etc and a super league forming of 30 plus teams can definitely make the average fan, donor, alumni feel that it is now just minor league football. And, if it becomes minor league football and the NFL wins their court case to play on Saturdays, then college football will be forever altered. But, that is a lot of if, ands, and buts. So, you are right. Ha.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 6, 2024 12:44:51 GMT -6
When or if schools stop being on the names of the jerseys, many casual fans will be gone. I imagine enough to affect the numbers in a meaningful way. My wife watches most Purdue basketball and football games because she is an alum. If teams are no longer associated with schools, those views will dwindle. I think that saves college football. I agree the rich guys will figure it out. There's too much money for it to die. It's like the two party system. It sucks but it will protect itself. No, there still will be college teams, but there is a possibility that it will be more of the FCS calliaber players at the Purdue's. While the top tier players go straight into minors (just like baseball is now type). I don't think college football will die, just what we think of when we think college football will change. But that is what will lead to a drastic change in ratings. As soon as it is "minor" leagues. And then if the actual college football is now not top tier, people are not going to be as crazy about watching it. If they can somehow keep the majority of people still perceiving it as college football, it will be fine or even better. I know some people are saying that there will be a super conference or split or teams just using the college's names, and that MIGHT work, but it could and most likely will accelerate the perception of it being minor leagues.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 6, 2024 10:45:01 GMT -6
Theres a hundred thousand people sitting in multiple stadiums each weekend watching games you're telling me they will all suddenly stop watching because their team a) gets more better players going to the nfl and b) plays more games against better teams (no more vandy, no more East North West State FCS)? I find that hard to believe I think most of this talk is older dudes who don't like it, the old "get off my lawn" approach for every old guy who says "they do get paid, they get a scholarship" there's young fans saying "why is 'bama playing delaware state in week 9?" and there's always going to be rich guys willing to pay to make sure their team is hte best salary cap and free agency didn't kill the NFL, it probably made it better... lot of old dudes thought it was gonna die though when those ideas were floated. I do think/worry I am being the grumpy old man here and have said so previously. My number one point is that when people start to view this as minor league or G league instead of college football, things will change. I don't think people are there right now, but I think they very well could in 5-10 years. And if the NFL somehow gets to broadcast on Saturdays, it will never recover. As I stated previously, the new 12 team playoff could not have come at a better time.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 6, 2024 7:12:51 GMT -6
I don't think that anyone is suggesting that it will die. But, as soon as fans think it is more minor league football than it is college football, it won't bring in the same money or have the same enthusiasm. AND as soon as the NFL realizes this and decides to play on SATURDAYS and Sundays... Uh oh The NFL may have to win a court case to play on Saturdays during the college season. And I think they can win it once college football becomes minor league football and with the current Supreme Court.
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Post by silkyice on Mar 5, 2024 21:51:56 GMT -6
there's no way college football ever dies, all that will happen is instead of 3 divisions there will eventually be 4 or 5, just like how english soccer eventually had the premier league break off for the best teams, there will be division 3, 2 and 1 and premier more people will still watch premier league college football, some will watch D1 and D1AA (just like how people watching FCS today but not as much) and then fewer will watch D2 and D3 which are basically regionalized / local people initially won't like it because its different but eventually those people will tune in / buy tickets because people always do... I don't think that anyone is suggesting that it will die. But, as soon as fans think it is more minor league football than it is college football, it won't bring in the same money or have the same enthusiasm. AND as soon as the NFL realizes this and decides to play on SATURDAYS and Sundays... Uh oh
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