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Allan Gibbs

Allan Gibbs's Comments

Posted Monday December 29, 2008, About: Inside Dantonio's contract revision

I'm still not sold on Dantonio. When you have experience at key skill positions (Ringer, Hoyer) you're supposed to win. He didn't accomplish much at Cincinnati, where his teams went 18-17 before he came to MSU.

Or ... maybe Dantonio's a great coach ... and I'm still bitter that MSU didn't hire Steve Marrucci when they had the chance.

Posted Sunday November 30, 2008, About: Rodriguez to upset fans: Get a life

Spartan fans have a life, and are planning a New Year's vacation to Florida.

Posted Sunday November 30, 2008, About: Hoosier fans, team relieved

It's been a while since I posted here. Good to see everybody getting along.

Posted Saturday October 18, 2008, About: Gophers leading Big Ten recruiting

Minnesota leads Big Ten 2009 recruiting? Not even close.

Not sure what sources were used for the composite rankings, but Rivals doesn't even rank Minnesota in the Top 15 classes of 2009. That's because Rodney Williams is barely a Top 100 guy, definitely NOT #38.

I'll take IU's combo of Watford and Creek, or Illinois' Paul & Richardson.

Posted Sunday September 21, 2008, About: Weis tries to explain illegal laptop

Rumor is the laptop had a "How To Stop Javon Ringer" file.

No wait ... you CAN'T stop Javon Ringer!

Posted Saturday September 06, 2008, About: Riley: Chalmers an 'embarrassment'

Chalmers hit the big shot in the Championship Game, and as it turns out -- that's not all he was hitting!

Posted Sunday August 10, 2008, About: Michigan lands huge recruit

AND Korie Lucious :)

Posted Sunday August 10, 2008, About: Michigan lands huge recruit

Jayhawkfan11 wonders what the Spartans have done lately?

Well, if "lately" means under Izzo: 1 National Championship, 4 Final Fours, Sweet 16 last year. How's that for lately?

The only way Darius Morris would "instantly start" start for State would be the sudden disappearance of Kalin Lucas, Chris Allen, Durrell Summers ... and the ballboy.

Posted Saturday August 02, 2008, About: Michigan lands huge recruit

Warden:

Now that's comedy! Most of my friends are UM fans, and I take a lot of crap until basketball season starts.

Only 75 days until Midnight Madness!

Posted Saturday August 02, 2008, About: Michigan lands huge recruit

Michigan basketball defined:

Signing the 70th-ranked player in the '09 class is HUGE news.

In East Lansing, we call that a walk-on.

Posted Sunday July 20, 2008, About: Michigan loses German center

Please. Everybody knows that Michigan doesn't play basketball.

Posted Sunday July 13, 2008, About: Crean face recruiting obstacles

Rebuilding isn't new to Tom Crean. He rebuilt Marquette because he knows talent. He recruited Dwayne Wade when no one knew who DWade was.

Crean will get it done at IU. Tick tock.

Posted Sunday July 13, 2008, About: Logano to replace Stewart?

Joey Logano may struggle with the transition to a Cup car next year, but it won't take long.

Joey is THE REAL DEAL!

Posted Sunday July 13, 2008, About: Pistons deny McGrady trade

The Pistons can't get to the Finals. Signing McGrady would mean a 1st round exit.

That's an upgrade?

Posted Sunday July 13, 2008, About: Gibbs: We didn't let Stewart go

YOU CAN'T QUIT, YOU'RE FIRED!

Good luck Tony, you'll need it. NASCAR's owner/operator teams have such a great track record.

Posted Sunday July 13, 2008, About: Packers pick Rodgers over Favre

Jim Del Gaizo ... now there's a painful memory.

In fact, the entire list is a painful memory!

Posted Sunday July 13, 2008, About: Source: Jets won't pursue Favre

THIS JUST IN: Lynn Dickey wants to un-retire.

Posted Sunday July 13, 2008, About: Cubs kept Woods injury secret

I'm not sure the Cubs were "hiding" this, but some beat writers (and conspiracy theorists) love to make up a story.

The Tribune says the blister has been a problem for 3 weeks, the Sun Times says it came up THIS week.

Since June 30th, Wood appeared in 6 games, logging 5 innings worth of work. That's pretty much on pace with his schedule this season. Saturday night was the first time he was skipped in a save situation during that span.

Paul Sullivan's hyped up story doesn't match the facts. Either way, a week off will help Kerry and the Cubs down the stretch.

Posted Thursday July 10, 2008, About: Packers think Favre will retire

YAWN. Wake this Green Bay fan when it's over, will ya?

Posted Friday July 04, 2008, About: Dodgers entering shortstop market

Cheer up Dodger fans. If they can float around the .500 mark, it should be good enough to win the worst division in baseball.

Posted Wednesday July 02, 2008, About: Ex-Lions coach Mariucci rips Millen

Another sign of the apocalypse: SI referencing the Marquette Mining Journal!