Great having you aboard the board Doogie. I remember a few years back after the Gophers beat WIsconsin where Grier went off you were the only person on KFAn that wanted to talk about the huge win. I liked you ever since. I agree with those that said that Brewster will get his sig win this year. Mase did it in year 3 I think too with the PSU win so now is the time.
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dpodoll68
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Since you asked...
"He's won 17-games in his two seasons in Colorado Springs."
- shouldn't be a dash there
"it very well could be its receiving corp."
- should be corps
"They return just 27% of its rushing yardage, only 19% of its receiving yardage."
- subject/verb agreement; should either be It/its or They/theirs
"Northwestern will stop people at times, so will have a chance in some games."
- missing pronoun
"I have a hunch that Kevin Cosgrove's defense will be up to the challenge in the Big Ten opener."
- factual inaccuracy; Cosgrove/Lee are co-coordinators
"The Badgers played a school-record six games"
- shouldn't be a dash there
"Presumably, this will be a close game, decided in the game's final minutes."
- awkward structure
"We like Adam Weber a whole lot more than Dusin Sherer."
-misspelled Dustin
"they play @ Oregon"
- shouldn't use @ in formal writing
"They return 13 starters (4 off., 7 def., 2 special teams). Among its losses: quarterback Curtis Painter, running back Kory Sheets, and wide receivers Desmond Tardy and Greg Orton."
- subject/verb agreement, same as before
"That is problematic if you're a loyal Boilermakers observer, not if you're a Gophers fan."
- missing conjunction; should be "but," "although," or "though" before "not"
"Final Verdict: WIN ( 5-1)"
- extra space between the open parenthesis and 5
"(It was 34-7 before two late, meaningless scores made the final 34-21)"
- "it" should not be capitalized
"14 starters return (6 off., 8 def.) for arguably the best coach in the conference"
- shouldn't start a sentence with numerals
"Jewel Hampton replaces Shonn Greene at tailback - how much remains to be seen."
- I don't understand this sentence. Do you mean "how well"?
"The Hawkeyes embarrased the Gophers"
- misspelled "embarrassed"
"there may be a sign or two eluding to that game"
- misspelled "alluding"
" I respectfully disagreed with a friend, when he threw out the idea of an extension following the win at Illinois last year."
- shouldn't be a comma there
"It's a monster year for Brewster, entering year three."
- as currently constructed, it states that the monster year is entering year three; after comma should state "as he enters year three" or something similar
And all of this is leaving out numerous stylistic changes I would make.
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Doogie, thank you for the concise rundown of this season's opponents. However, I was distracted by some of your comments about Brewster. In an article such as this, there are better ways to strike comparisons between coaches without saying we'd rather have someone else.
Not if Doogie wanted someone else as head coach.
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Who are you kidding Doogie? We all claim to have all the answers!!
Just goofin' with ya. Not a bad analyisis, however I think the Illinois game is very winnable as is the Cal game. I'll go on record with an 8-4 season.
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How about a gentlemen's agreement that all grammatical suggestions be made via private message?
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Wow what a proof-reading job!
No sarcasm here. I am very impressed. I should have sent you a copy of my thesis before filing.
No sarcasm here. I am very impressed. I should have sent you a copy of my thesis before filing.
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OK, just who are you saying are those cruddy losses to ave teams?
Care to elaborate? Names would be nice.
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Doogie,
Glad you are joining the Hole in spite of all the grammatical errors (wink)!
I, for one, am very interested in information about the redshirt frosh. Seldom is there anything written about their progress. Who may be ready to contribute, etc. Of course, any info regarding the incoming class is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Glad you are joining the Hole in spite of all the grammatical errors (wink)!
I, for one, am very interested in information about the redshirt frosh. Seldom is there anything written about their progress. Who may be ready to contribute, etc. Of course, any info regarding the incoming class is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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After looking at the schedule, I really don't know where we will end up at the end of the season. There are so many unknowns with this team. Two new coordinators. New defensive and offensive systems. Will the O-line really improve over last year? Will any of our younger WRs step up to take the pressure off Decker? Will we have strong DEs despite the loss of Willi? Who will end up playing the safety positions? Will we have a solid running game this year?
There are many unknowns right now. I hope they develop into strengths. I will be very happy with a 7-5 record. I still believe the Brewster era cannot be judged until his first real recruiting class (2008) is in its senior year (2011).
There are many unknowns right now. I hope they develop into strengths. I will be very happy with a 7-5 record. I still believe the Brewster era cannot be judged until his first real recruiting class (2008) is in its senior year (2011).
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I know your question wasn't directed at me but I have a hunch the Gophers will score an upset or two from the likes of PSU, OSU, Iowa, California but also drop some games they will be favored in against Syracuse, Air Force, Purdue, Illinois.
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I can buy any of the last 3 (AF, Purd, Ill), but I will bet you any amount of money you wish that the Gophs will not lose to Syracuse.
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That's what I was thinking too...
People do like to come on here make ambigous claims, then come back and claim all losses and wins fit in their prediction. I'm going to wait until we start hearing and seeing somethings from practice. I think a lot of incumbants being replaced or pushed hard for spots would be a much better bit of news this year than in years past. I would really like to see what is going to happen with the running back spot. The best possible outcome would be several back moving up and pressing hard for playing time.
People do like to come on here make ambigous claims, then come back and claim all losses and wins fit in their prediction. I'm going to wait until we start hearing and seeing somethings from practice. I think a lot of incumbants being replaced or pushed hard for spots would be a much better bit of news this year than in years past. I would really like to see what is going to happen with the running back spot. The best possible outcome would be several back moving up and pressing hard for playing time.
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Since you asked...
"He's won 17-games in his two seasons in Colorado Springs."
- shouldn't be a dash there
"it very well could be its receiving corp."
- should be corps
"They return just 27% of its rushing yardage, only 19% of its receiving yardage."
- subject/verb agreement; should either be It/its or They/theirs
"Northwestern will stop people at times, so will have a chance in some games."
- missing pronoun
"I have a hunch that Kevin Cosgrove's defense will be up to the challenge in the Big Ten opener."
- factual inaccuracy; Cosgrove/Lee are co-coordinators
"The Badgers played a school-record six games"
- shouldn't be a dash there
"Presumably, this will be a close game, decided in the game's final minutes."
- awkward structure
"We like Adam Weber a whole lot more than Dusin Sherer."
-misspelled Dustin
"they play @ Oregon"
- shouldn't use @ in formal writing
"They return 13 starters (4 off., 7 def., 2 special teams). Among its losses: quarterback Curtis Painter, running back Kory Sheets, and wide receivers Desmond Tardy and Greg Orton."
- subject/verb agreement, same as before
"That is problematic if you're a loyal Boilermakers observer, not if you're a Gophers fan."
- missing conjunction; should be "but," "although," or "though" before "not"
"Final Verdict: WIN ( 5-1)"
- extra space between the open parenthesis and 5
"(It was 34-7 before two late, meaningless scores made the final 34-21)"
- "it" should not be capitalized
"14 starters return (6 off., 8 def.) for arguably the best coach in the conference"
- shouldn't start a sentence with numerals
"Jewel Hampton replaces Shonn Greene at tailback - how much remains to be seen."
- I don't understand this sentence. Do you mean "how well"?
"The Hawkeyes embarrased the Gophers"
- misspelled "embarrassed"
"there may be a sign or two eluding to that game"
- misspelled "alluding"
" I respectfully disagreed with a friend, when he threw out the idea of an extension following the win at Illinois last year."
- shouldn't be a comma there
"It's a monster year for Brewster, entering year three."
- as currently constructed, it states that the monster year is entering year three; after comma should state "as he enters year three" or something similar
And all of this is leaving out numerous stylistic changes I would make.
Did you say it should be they/theirs? Theirs? Try putting it in the sentence. "They return just 27% of theirs rushing yardage, only 19% of theirs receiving yardage." Who said this article was formal writing? It's on a message board. I don't call message boards formal.
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I don't think Doogie claims to be a writer. He's more of a jack of all trades in the sports world or a utility man if you would. I think everyone was able to follow what he was saying without being vexed with all the mistakes.
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You're right, I should have written "their." My mistake.
In my opinion, any writing for which you get paid (assuming Doogie is being compensated) is formal writing. I would never hold forum posts to the same standard as articles.
This article was written for a message board, not on a message board. That's a big difference.
In my opinion, any writing for which you get paid (assuming Doogie is being compensated) is formal writing. I would never hold forum posts to the same standard as articles.
This article was written for a message board, not on a message board. That's a big difference.
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It was an article linked to a message board.
The intent was to have it on the "news" ie front page of the of the board. That makes it a formal setting and subject to grammar and spelling.
The intent was to have it on the "news" ie front page of the of the board. That makes it a formal setting and subject to grammar and spelling.
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Excuses, excuses. When you get paid to write something, you are a writer. End of discussion.
I would assume he has a little more integrity than to care simply about what people are "able to follow," which is why I brought it up in the first place.
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You caught me. I was trying to make a prediction so vague that I could later link to it and prove my intelligence.
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You? not especially
I was not refering to you. I was refering to Go Big Red. (Gold) Did I hit a nerve? I'm sorry if I did.
Has your intelligence been called into question? it seems ok to me.
You caught me. I was trying to make a prediction so vague that I could later link to it and prove my intelligence.
I was not refering to you. I was refering to Go Big Red. (Gold) Did I hit a nerve? I'm sorry if I did.
Has your intelligence been called into question? it seems ok to me.
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dpodoll68...1st - wow. Can I ask what you do for a living? You're very good at editing. 2nd - please don't read any of my pieces! I have never claimed to be a writer, and unfortunately, we don't have any kind of editor or proofreader that checks our stuff. Like Doogie said, if you wanted to help out, we would accept the help!
As for being a paid writer, not so much. All of us that write at GH, do it for our love of the Gophers and to support the team. Since we don't have membership fees, we really relay on our yearly donation drive (or any donations we get) to compensate our writers...and it's not nearly what they're worth, just what there is to give. So, basically, none of us are getting rich off this, we're just trying to build a great community and provide some extra info to all the posters that make this board so great.
P.S. I didn't get to formally welcome Doogie - we are soooo excited to have you! I encourage any one of you to chat with him at a game if you see him. He has a wealth of knowledge, great stories, and a real passion for sports.
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I must have misunderstood. I think I've been at work too long. Need to go home, hug the kids and live the High Life.
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I do hope that you reach a little higher...
Then the High Life. Remember "Think Globaly, Drink Locally." Have a good night.
I must have misunderstood. I think I've been at work too long. Need to go home, hug the kids and live the High Life.
Then the High Life. Remember "Think Globaly, Drink Locally." Have a good night.
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To quote Samuel L. Jackson, "Everyone Knows When You Make an Assumption, You Make an Ass Outta You, and Umption".
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Hey Doogie, welcome aboard, I look forward to reading your thoughts! I think this will be a better forum for you to voice your opinion. I thought the whole GI debacle was lame. You were in the right to speak your mind, I'm not sure if any of their writers will be allowed to have opinions in the future. I appreciate the service they provide but I won't look for meaningful opinions there.
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Good...GTFO
The writers at GI do give opinions but they usually don't include insulting players and GI subscribers nor do they include constant discussion of which opposing coaches they'd rather have instead of Brewster in their articles. That said Doogie is definitely entitled to his opinion but I guess GI didn't want that type of journalism. Funny thing is that there are MANY more informed opinions on GI than on GH and much less flaming/back and forth/trolling, etc. I like both sites but lets not start bashing GI here or GH on GI