In 2014 it was “Game Control”.
Now in 2023 it’s “Style Points”.
Louisville through 12 weeks:
33.0 PPG
438.6 YPG
Louisville vs FSU:
6 Points
188 Total Yards
I don’t care what you think about how the offense looked with the 3rd string QB.
That. That is “style points”.
I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....
In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.
Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.
My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.
19 consecutive losing seasons.
2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.
After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.
"My mom wants to talk to you."
We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.
She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.
Roberto Jr. translated.
"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."
She was staring right at me.
Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."
Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."
I said, "I hope I can keep it too."
I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.
The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.
On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.
And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.
The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.
Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.
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@dfsnole Hopefully she gets the recognition she deserves and wins Player of the Year. Only person threatening her is the OU Freshman catcher who’s already hit over 30 HRs.
Congratulations to all of the teams that were selected for the NCAA tournament. It is the best tournament on Earth. @FSUHoops will be invited to the party soon enough and we won’t stop working until we get back to dancing every season.
I see a lot of teams we would beat right now! Go Noles!!
Final line on Wes Mendes' fifth win in as many starts: 7 IP, 2 H, 11 K, 2 BB, 0 ER, & 100 pitches
Has allowed two earned runs in 28.2 IP (0.63 ERA). Second straight start with double-digit strikeouts.
People will say this is a bad loss for Miami but the reality is the Canes lost on the road to an SMU program with just as many ACC Championship Game appearances as the Canes have.
@lildonaldpump20@CitizenCane995@ii_jermaine Jermaine Johnson played the entirety of his final game in an FSU uniform and had 5 Total Tackles and a Sack. 2 entire seasons before the UGA Orange Bowl in question. Sure, he could have bailed on his team the way Cam did last season but apparently chose not to.