Hello Cougar Nation?

Did you miss me last week? I missed you...

After a cataclysmic (is that even a word?) incident while I was putting a Maker's Mark fueled rant together on how much I dislike the direction of our basketball program under Ken Bone, I have returned to my usual Tuesday time slot. Actually, my fat, drunk fingers accidentally "x'd out" of our blogging software before I had the chance to save the post.  At 10:30 on a Monday night, that is the point of no return, so I just hit the sack.

Anyways, it appears to be for the better, as our Hoops team is now on a four game roll, after an ugly slide in Anaheim over Thanksgiving weekend.

Anyways, today I wanted to weigh in on some of the alleged baggage that comes with our new football coach. Click the jump for more.

By now I am sure you’ve all heard the great news, right? With this announcement by Bill Moos it is official… the Cougs are bringing the Air Raid to Utah twice next year. With a non-conference game at BYU September 1 and a later conference matchup with Utah, Amieable and I literally picked the greatest time in all of history to move to Utah. While I’m not quite sure how we didn’t get the Aggies on the schedule, I guess I don’t have too much to complain about. So this means that you are all heading our way next year and we feel obligated to give you an idea of what to expect. This is Utah we’re talking about after all, and in many ways it might as well be another country. Read on for some important things to know when planning your two trips to Utah next year.

Hello Followers.  Hope you're having a great weekend.

Today marks the return of coach Mike Leach to Pullman. And with his return comes the possibility of an announcement tomorrow regarding his coaching staff.

Thus far, we know that his offensive coaching staff is basically complete.  What we don't know is the status of his defensive coaching staff.  While many of you have suggested that Leach will go back to his Texas Tech History with this one, selecting on someone like Greg McMackin or Lyle Setencich, I am not so sure.  In fact, judging by the silence/lack of movement on the defensive side of the ball, I am thinking that the DC may wind up carrying an "Asst. Head Coach" title, one that carries with it the ability to hire position coaches.

Two days ago, "we" put together a list of desired candidates, a list I like today as much as yesterday.   With respect to that list, it turns out that Arkansas did NOT hire Randy Shannon, meaning that the South Florida native (yes, Miami is close to Key West) is still potentially available.  Although a total fricking wildcard, I still am holding out for the hire of Mark Carrier of the NY Jets.

Elsewhere:

Kyle Whittingham is a candidate at both Arizona State and Penn State.  I know that many of you question why someone would move within conference, but I'm telling you ASU would become a nightmare with Whittingham at the helm. He truly is one of the top 5 most under-rated coaches in the country, and so, here's hoping that he either stays put or moves east to Penn State.

Robert Griffin's Heisman acceptance speech last night was a thing of beauty.  And incredibly classy moment for an incredibly classy individual.  I am now looking even more forward to the possibility of him throwing for 700 yards and 13 touchdowns at the Alamo in a few weeks.

All for now.  Longball will be back tomorrow.

Until then, GO COUGS!

Happy Saturday to you, Followers.  Hope your weekend is off to a fine start.

In case you haven't heard, late last night UCLA announced that Jim Mora, Jr. will be their next head football coach.  For some quick coffee time thoughts on the matter, read on.

Hello Followers. Hope you're having a great week.

Well, in view of the Khan's stunning (in the wrong way) announcement, I thought I'd put together my quick, dirty, and real short list of desireable defensive coordinators for WSU.  Read on.