Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: madbadger on November 07, 2023, 09:19:47 PMMike Hastings is proof how important great coaching is to college athletics. I don't think there has ever been a bigger turn around from one season to the next in college sports than what we're seeing in Madison right now.

Up to #3!! Sweeping the #1 Gophers and #4 Wolverines over a 10 day period, what a run.
And the ladies are #1!

Aside from three seasons ago the past 10 years has been rough.
I completely agree RE: Hastings, the exciting style of play is unbelievable, the team bye in and how its' defined by out hustling the opponent.  The Badgers out work the opponent at both ends of the ice in every facet of the game.  After the past two seasons and 

Michigan was more talented, but they simply were outworked.

Missed the blue shirts but saw it was 5-0 at one point.

Quote from: ozzie on November 07, 2023, 08:28:37 AMI honestly can't see how McDaniels gets another job in the NFL unless he goes back to NE.

Agreed, but he is does well as an OC. His next employer will not have to worry about him leaving for a HC job either. 

After the past 11 seasons no draft pick will excite me until they step on the field and actually produce

That is what it has come to regarding the Giants.  

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on November 05, 2023, 10:01:59 AMI have heard many coaches talk about the purpose of pulling goalies. It's not always because they think the bad situation the team is in is the goalie's fault. Many times it's not, or not completely. A lot of times it's just about shaking things up. It also sends a message to the whole rest of the team. It makes them feel responsible for having cost their goalie the right to continue playing. For any team-first guy that's going to weigh on you and can be a wake-up call.

Like every single Rangers fan I felt good when they were up 3-0 in the first period, but I had a feeling the Wild would not just roll over. I didn't think they'd come all the way back to win, but no way in hell I thought they'd just lie down for us the rest of the game. Especially in front of their fans. People are prideful about hockey there. It's like football in Texas.

You are correct, the pride in Minnesota is second to none, they are the epicenter of youth hockey for the US, rivaled by only the Boston area.
Most communities in Minnestoa have a community center with two full sheets of ice, some as many as 14 full sheets.

We travel to twin cities area for select hockey all spring and most of the summer.

I was at the badger vs Michigan game Saturday but checked the score and saw the Rangers were up 3-0 and was thrilled. Checked when I got home after a completely thrilling badger win with .06 sec left, to see the Rangers were going to OT.

The streak was bound to end at some point.

Let's see how the blue shirts rebound for the Red Wings tomorrow.

A horrible way for his season to end. Was hoping he could make the most of the remaining games and secure the QB position.

69 mill in dead cap next year almost certainly keeps him on the roster.  

IMO, if he comes back,  He will play and take the brunt of the line development.  

The new QB will take over once the line comes together, will that be mid season 24/25 of to start the 25/26 season. 

Got home last night and my wife had the game on and what a game it was.  

The high energy style of play at both ends of ice is very exciting and effective so far.  WE have gotten to enjoy some very good game so far and only 10 games into the season.

In 22/23 Rangers 
31 shots per game (17th in league)
3.3 goals per game (12th in league)

giving up 27.9 shots per game 
2.63 goals per game

In 23/24 Rangers

27.9 shots per game  (6th lowest)
3.0 goals per game (18th in league)

giving up 24 shots per game (7th lowest)
1.9 goals per game (2nd lowest)



Last year the Rangers offense was opened up but had little regard for defense.    Ratcheting up the defense has been a welcome change, especially the types of shots they are given up.  Last year they gave up high percentage opportunities and expected the Igor to save their asses night after night.  IMO it appears this year they are not giving up as many opportunities in the high and mid slot (I would like to find stats on such)

I certainly agree DJ would be a far superior option than Tommy as a QB.  Clearly the "out" designation reduced their options when TT went down. 

The irony is while it may have sunk the season, if it was not at that point, it may have saved DJ's career or at a minimum his career with the Giants, if that is even still possible.

DJ has not played well and has been outperformed by a backup who makes 1/8th the $'s what DJ makes. Not throwing DJ to the wolves at the last minute in the Jets game and giving him the benefit of a week of game prep will give him the highest probability for success in the Raiders Game for a player who desperately needs a quality showing. 

A double edge sword in some ways

I am really looking forward to this game and more importantly the ALL-22.  
I am looking to see what type of QB Jones is determined to be when he takes the field.  

Unfortunately, I missed the live game with two kids on the ice staggard from 4-9:30. Was quick to follow up on some of your thoughts on the game.

Here is an interesting article on Laviolette and some changes from Gallant. 

5 ways NY Rangers coach Peter Laviolette is making an early impact (lohud.com)



Looking forward to the Carolina Game!

Any college hockey fans here?  Badgers have a huge sweep of Minnesota on the road. 

TT being week to week, if true, removes the punctured lung and maybe even broken rib injury...maybe more of a serious bruising or dislocation

Williams was off the books at the end of the year, this is such a great deal.  To save 1 million and get a 2nd and 5th is outstanding. 

I wonder who is paying him the 5.9 mill he is owed in 2024??

It is a great start

What a game !!!
The energy by both teams, the flow, the constant back and forth; such a high pace, high quality game.

The Rangers get the OT win in a very good games
Too much to discuss and it's too late.

Can they take the Jets and sweep the Road Trip ?

Absolutely love this!!!

I found the advanced splits at Pro football reference


Jones is in shotgun 133 of 151 snaps 88%

Tyrod is in shotgun 63 of 80 snaps, 78%.

So not as big of difference as I would have expected.

Jones runs more playaciton as well
Jones Play action 23%
Tyrod 17%


The biggest difference I see of the two is RPO

Jones runs RPO 15%
Tyrod runs RPO .05%