tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274216942008-04-21T14:25:17.729-04:00The Zook AwardsJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-9323610469828427912008-04-21T14:02:00.002-04:002008-04-21T14:25:17.960-04:00The Sporting News ranks the BCS coachesTom Dienhart of The Sporting News ranks the BCS coaches #1-66 in a recent article. We at the Zook Awards have a few gripes about his list (see below):
1. Pete Carroll, USC.
2. Jim Tressel, Ohio State.
3. Rich Rodriguez, Michigan.
4. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma.
5. Jim Grobe, Wake Forest.
6. Mark Richt, Georgia.
7. Mack Brown, Texas.
8. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech.
9. Mark Mangino, Kansas.
10. Dennis Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-24736201304294575082008-01-11T15:40:00.001-05:002008-01-11T15:40:48.650-05:00The Zook Bowl Game Award Presented by Larry CokerI nominate the namesake and June Jones of Hawaii for giving us two of the biggest blowouts in BCS history. Any other nominations?Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-18785747807212643832007-12-14T15:48:00.000-05:002007-12-14T15:54:07.427-05:00All-time Zook Award StandingsTop 10 total points from 2005-2007 (individual years in parenthesis)
1. Tommy Bowden, Clemson, 22 (5, 11, 6)
2. Ron Zook, Illinois, 19 (11, 8, 0)
3. Bill Callahan, Nebraska, 13 (1, 0, 12) fired in 2007
Charlie Weis, Notre Dame, 13 (0, 4, 9)
5. John L. Smith, Michigan St., 12 (3, 9, 0) fired in 2006
6. Karl Dorrell, UCLA, 10 (4, 0, 6) fired in 2007
Tommy Tuberville, Auburn, 10 (0, 6, 4)
8.Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-63086618344103990882007-12-14T15:35:00.000-05:002007-12-14T15:36:09.500-05:00Week 14 winnersWinners (3 points):
Rich Rodriguez, WVU
Karl Dorrell (under the Miss St. clause), UCLA
Runner-up (1 point): Ty Willingham, WashingtonCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-84370247351854218052007-12-10T13:48:00.000-05:002007-12-10T13:51:57.486-05:00Congratulations Tim Tebow!The Zook Awards would like to congratulate Tim Tebow on becoming the first sophomore to ever win the Heisman trophy and for representing UF with the utmost class on and off the field. He has put together one of the most amazing statistical seasons in history, amassing 51 TDs (shattering Wuerffel's former SEC record by 10) and becoming the first person in history to run for 20+ and throw for 20+ Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-84100495241833598772007-12-07T18:32:00.000-05:002007-12-07T19:07:37.946-05:00Let us channel Jim Mora (playoffs?)
So I'm reading USA Today, because I'm in a New Orleans hotel, and there's an article that warmed my heart:
"Incoming Bowl Championship Series coordinator John Swofford says he will pick up where his predecessor Mike Slive left off by directing further discussion of the "plus-one" model in the spring."
In the spirit of the season, I thought I'd share my playoff plan with everyone, and then Jakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978656362915976757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-84366539970617060002007-12-04T13:59:00.000-05:002007-12-04T14:03:36.871-05:00Black TuesdayToday is a sad day in Clemson history. We can officially bury the football program as Tommy Bowden has gotten a raise and an extension.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3140991
The funeral service will be held immediately following the Peach Bowl loss to Auburn on December 31, 2007. RIP Tigers.Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-1470376441161684102007-12-02T20:35:00.001-05:002007-12-02T20:35:29.326-05:00BCSThoughts?Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-48359183342128793752007-11-30T16:11:00.001-05:002007-11-30T16:11:55.176-05:00Week 14 nominationsPost them hereCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-25721080539548230022007-11-30T13:22:00.000-05:002007-11-30T13:24:15.942-05:00Week 13 winnersWinners (3 points):
Bill Callahan, Nebraska - if your team scores over 50 and you still fail to win, that's really bad.
Ed Orgeron, Ole Miss, under the Mississippi State clause
Runner-up (1 point):
Steve Spurrier, S. Carolina - special teams were outdone by Tommy Bowden *shudder*Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-63412644628898052632007-11-27T13:42:00.000-05:002007-11-27T13:49:27.407-05:00A modest proposalZook Awards Committee:
It has been long discussed this season, but must be formally addressed now.
Whereas, the Zook Awards recognize coaching incompetence;
Whereas, part 1 of the Mississippi St. Clause awards a Zooker to a coach losing to Mississippi St.;
Whereas, Sylvester Croom inherited a probation riddled Mississippi St. team;
Whereas, Sylvester Croom has turned said probation riddledJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-39490600906438087012007-11-26T11:28:00.000-05:002007-11-26T16:20:44.127-05:00HeismanThe Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (often known simply as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman), named after former college football player and coach John Heisman, is awarded annually to the most outstanding collegiate football player in the U.S. (From Wikipedia)
The most outstanding collegiate football player in the U.S. is the only listed requirement.
Eliminated :
Tom Brady (New England Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-37031867115779337682007-11-23T14:33:00.001-05:002007-11-23T14:33:53.292-05:00Week 13 NominationsHappy late Thanksgiving!
Let's hear the nominationsJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-37209397191278440722007-11-23T14:32:00.000-05:002007-11-23T14:33:22.267-05:00Week 12 WinnerCo-winners Saban and Ferentz
Runner-up ZookthorpeJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-39391292058858109862007-11-16T16:40:00.001-05:002007-11-16T16:41:39.408-05:00Week 12 nominationPost them here. I'd like to start by exempting Mike Bellotti for losing to unranked Arizona. Its a shame that injuries finally caught up with them and ruined their national championship hopes. I think when healthy, Oregon was clearly the best team in the country this year. Let's hope for a speedy recovery for Dennis Dixon, who has had an amazing season.Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-75574286144256836522007-11-16T16:32:00.000-05:002007-11-16T16:37:09.551-05:00Week 11 winnersWinners (3 points each):
Jim Tressell, Ohio State (under the out-Zooked clause)
Nick Satan, Alabama (under the Mississippi State clause)
Runner-up (1 point): Charlie "Cheeseburgler" Weis, ND
We have a tight race shaping up heading into the last couple weeks of the season!
On a side note, when asked about the difference between himself and Saban, Steve Spurrier replied, "Two or three times a Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-50033927471487880512007-11-13T14:29:00.001-05:002007-11-13T14:40:03.534-05:00Week 11 nominationsGuys, we need to get more on top of this! I was hoping to see some nominations when I got back from the Virgin Islands. I didn't get a chance obviously to watch any games except Tim Tebow's ass whipping of S. Carolina but there are two obvious automatic winners this week:
Jim Tressel, Ohio State, under the Out-Zooked clause. Call a timeout when the opposing team is punting on 4th and inches Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-68719226797566924192007-11-13T14:23:00.000-05:002007-11-13T14:24:17.185-05:00Week 10 winnersWinners (3 points):
Bill Callahan, Nebraska -- gave up 76 points to KU
Charlie Weis, ND -- lost to Navy for the first time in over 40 years
Runner-up (1 point):
Mike Gundy, OK St. -- blew 24 point leadCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-41139209576779079582007-11-05T09:11:00.001-05:002007-11-05T09:11:22.459-05:00Week 10 nominationsLet's hear 'emJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-66084914398835200682007-11-05T09:09:00.000-05:002007-11-05T09:10:59.643-05:00Week 9 WinnerWinners - Frank Beamer (Va. Tech) & Rich Brooks (UK)
Runner-up - Bennett (SMU)Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-37782045953139570292007-10-26T13:58:00.000-04:002007-10-26T13:59:21.612-04:00Week 9 nominationsI'll start by nominating Frank Beamer of VT for completely Zooking it against BC last night!Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-25491158368117088622007-10-26T13:57:00.000-04:002007-10-26T13:58:32.644-04:00Week 8 winnersWinners (3 points):
Bill Callahan, Nebraska
Tim Brewster, Minnesota (automatic under the Hawkins-Carr clause)
Runner-up (1 point):
Charlie "Cheesburgler" Weiss, NDCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-44559865238771844772007-10-19T16:01:00.001-04:002007-10-19T16:01:59.404-04:00Week 8 nominationsLet's hear 'emJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968374974207933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-18410622277549068992007-10-18T15:12:00.000-04:002007-10-19T16:03:07.777-04:00Week 7 winnersWinner (3 points): Bill Callahan, Nebraska
Runners-up (1 point):
Dave Wannstedt, Pitt
Ron Guenther, Illinois AD
Normally the Zook Awards are reserved for coaches but when an AD makes a decision as boneheaded as Guenther's, he must be recognized for it. The Zook Awards congratulates Guenther on the decision to reward his head coach with a contract worth about $1 million per Big 10 victory.Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088121582585403202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27421694.post-37038557771688495532007-10-12T09:51:00.000-04:002007-10-12T09:53:49.253-04:00You like reading. How do I know this?Football. Exotic beers. Two great things, now combined!
It's written by EDSBS's Orson Swindle, so you know it's good.Jakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978656362915976757noreply@blogger.com