Double-T Nation Daily Diatribe :: 03.18.10
by Seth C on Mar 18, 2010 6:26 AM CDT
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Big Shout-Out: A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was a little tired because I had gone to a Dallas Mavericks basketball game the night before. Lo and behold, I got an incredibly nice email from a DTN reader, RRChica, who also works for the Mavs and offered myself and my wife tickets to last night's game. Well, last night was the game she arranged for us to go to. My wife and I met RRChica thanked for giving us seats and then told us that she was placing Double-T Nation on some of the signs around the arena. What?
Shocked and flattered I waited (it's one of those rolling ads that mentions 15 to 20 businesses and each one is on for 20 seconds or so) and RRChica snapped a shot of DTN at the Mavs:
Holla!
So, a big huge thanks to RRChica. My old lady and myself had a great time last night. Our seats were great, much, much appreciated.
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Wishful Thinking: I missed this yesterday, but apparently Denton Ryan's Scotty Young, and future Texas Tech quarterback, threw a complete game, striking out 14 and allowing only 1 hit. It's wishful thinking in that I could only hope that Young could pitch for Texas Tech, but from all accounts, it appears that Young is a heck of a pitcher, with an incredible arm and we better start praying he doesn't get a huge offer to go play baseball in the MLB Draft.
New Assistant Coach: I'm surprised this wasn't mentioned on the official site, but Amarillo.com's Lance Lahnert reported that Scott Parr, the offensive coordinator at West Texas A&M, will be an assistant coach with Texas Tech:
Scott Parr: The West Texas A&M offensive coordinator has landed an assistant coaching job with Texas Tech. Parr has already started his new job and Tech is lucky to get this dedicated and talented young coach. He will be missed around here.
Here's Parr's bio page on the WTA&M website and apparently he likes offense and puts up big numbers:
The man behind WT's record-breaking offensive unit is Scott Parr, who returns for his third season as the team's offensive coordinator. Parr initially joined the Buff staff in 2006, splitting coordinating duties that season.
During the 2008 season, Parr's offensive unit scored 50 or more points on six occasions while breaking no fewer than 64 team, conference and NCAA playoff records. Among them were records for most yards total offense (7,079), total offesnive yards per game (544.5), total points scored (626) and points per game (48.1). Under his guiadance, quarterback Keith Null shattered the WT and LSC records for passing yardage (5,097), passing yards/game (392.1) and highest completion percentage/season (67.5), among others.
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For some reason I had heard that Coach Parr was to be a tight ends coach, don’t remember where this tidbit came from ( too many brain cells gone visit Mr Glenlivet) But, with Parr’s additon to the staff it seems to reinforce cTT’s commitment to a form of a wide open offensive system.
That was posted on a message board as Scout.com
I saw that also, and have been waiting for something from the media. We stlll do not have anything that says what his role will be.
I noticed on his bio that he has been recruiting North Houston…those contacts could prove fruitful, there is a lot of good football players in that area.
Parr looks like a solid addition to the program, another fine looking young coach.
women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans
He’s taking a non-coaching role: Offensive Quality Control. His job is largely to break down film, practice film, recruiting film, etc. He doesn’t get to help run practices, nor does he get to go on the road to talk to recruits. The benefit for him is that he gets to work for a big-time program with a big-time coaching staff. From here he would be able to transition to an offensive positional role or even a head-coaching role back down at the D-II level.
That makes sense
Where did you get your info, it looks pretty detailed, I take it as creditable.
He looks to have taken a step back, going for an OC job to QC…he, no doubt, sees something worthwhile being on staff.
women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans
If I remember
The WTM Head Coach came to Tech spring and summer practices to learn as much about Air Raid as he could. This bodes well for an offense we seem to hold dear to our hearts.
Seth, I am glad you got to go the Mav’s game. Did they win? You deserve some of this for all the work you put in for our enjoyment. By the way, my T shirt size is Extra large for when Kansas takes the tournament.
"I find I'm so excited. I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitment only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope." Red-Shawshank Redemption
Personally I'm pulling for KState
just because of the notorious KState girl with the wildcat tatoos that Seth prefers we no longer show.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
That's as good a reason as any.
I know a guy who loses his bracket to his wife everytime. She picks by comparing mascots.
"I find I'm so excited. I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitment only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope." Red-Shawshank Redemption
Also disappointed that UCLA is not at the dance
best dance girls EVER
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Very cool hook up for the game......
Working for the mavs is greatness….oldschool raider (it’s thursday…no) is your conduit to zicam, vitamins and other over the counter items (not As glamorous).
If we have a position coach for tight ends, I will double up on Zantac…which oldschool sells.
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Mar 18, 2010 8:50 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Look at the big time VIP blogger Seth
Hope you had fun with the cocaine and boob job crowd in the good seats. Thank God JJ Berrea exploded in the last 5 min. I thought they were gonna find a way to lose that one when Chicago pulled to within 6 points.
Give 'Em Hell Tech!!!!!
by Plano Jeff on Mar 18, 2010 8:50 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Nice promo Seth
That’s really cool that the blog is getting some attention. I expect a whole lot more members will come along also. On Scotty Young, I’m a little worried that kid goes MLB. I can’t see him not getting large looks and I’m sure his numbers will only get better.
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
awesome
to see us getting props at the mavs game.
What do you call a Serbian with an insatiable desire for sweets with only one nad (in his throat)?
CHOCOHOLICINADINHISNECKDARKOINSKIVICHSKI
P.S.
just filled out my bracket. I pretty much much used the SWAG method to make my picks.
BTW, SWAG stand for Scientific Wild Ass Guess
:D
What do you call a Serbian with an insatiable desire for sweets with only one nad (in his throat)?
CHOCOHOLICINADINHISNECKDARKOINSKIVICHSKI
by wrench_raider on Mar 18, 2010 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions
last night's game
seth and wife are very nice…sporting mavs and rr gear! gotta love it! thanks for coming to the game
Good job
Setting up our guy….go mavs. Perhaps if the mavs need a tweener that can take multiple hits in the nether region, darko can be a mav.
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Mar 18, 2010 5:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, thank you so much.
We had a great time. Very much appreciated.
Go Raiders . . .
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