| Volume 1, Issue 3 | December 14, 2000 |
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Wow.
We hadn't had the chance to have this discussion yet, but you knew it was coming... Given
the success that Coach Lubick has had in the past eight season, the thought that maybe we
don't pay him enough money gets poked at again... The fact that he stayed, well what does
that mean really? For one, it doesn't necessarily guarantee he'll never leave, does
it? For another, Lubick was never really offered the job, just interviewed for it.
Of course according to AD Weiser, Lubick wasn't even interviewed -- Weiser said USC
had never formally contacted him and therefore there was not an interview, at least a
sanctioned one. Hmm... NIce how Lubick was conveniently available whilst
recruiting in the San Diego area -- an area where he's well known to local football fans
and likely USC boosters, given his success over the years at purging the high school
recruits from the area and luring them to somewhat less balmy Ft. Collins. Probably
just stopped over and visited with the Trojans about a preemo, top-tier coaching position
at a historically significant program on his way to SeaWorld. Rams fans like me had to be most concerned after the first two coaches offered the job had turned it down. Next it appeared that the Chargers' Mike Riley would get the nod, but turns out he would not be released by his NFL owner from his contract without a nasty fight. I like that Chargers owner, whoever they are. Then our savior - Pete Carroll of all people. I never really cared much one way or another for Pete as an NFL coach, but I'm a big fan now, if just for this... he filled the spot and our revered Sonny is still here. But for how long? Will Sonny finish his career with the Rams? Let me know your thoughts at [email protected].
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In general the numbers seem
to support the notion that these two teams are evenly matched. In the overall
analysis Louisville by the numbers appears to have had the tougher season -- specifically
they've played better rated competition and have beaten them more soundly.
Louisville's highest ranked opponent on Scripps Howard power ratings was Florida State at
#1. The Rammies highest SH power rated opponent is ASU at 27. Note however that even
with FSU at #1, the average SH power rating for opponents gives only a .7 advantage to the
Cardinals. This should be a ball game that is very, very competitive.
- Women's
Volleyball Success
- Men's and
Women's Hoops
- More Liberty
Bowl Hype
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