en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/641618 Comments by Pugonick http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/09/12/my-associated-press-top-25-ballot-for-week-2#IDComment98564747 Using your logic, agreed with your picks Mike; they shouldn't pick before Oct. 1st anyway. Sat. will be big day for Fla. at Tenn; they have the talent same as last year, but coaches hold them back; Spurrier would be scoring 45 - 50 easily with this group of playmakers. If the Iowa coaches let the players play this weekend, we may surprise; Arizona isn't that good and we have a good solid blue collar team. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:16:48 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/09/12/my-associated-press-top-25-ballot-for-week-2#IDComment98564747 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/07/video-josh-koeppel-on-the-today-show#IDComment97492455 God was with him and the other driver! Accidents will happen, that's why they call them accidents; all the helmets and precautions in the world will not stop accidents; it just wasn't his time; THANK GOD, EVERYTHING TURNED OUT OK! He certainally has the right attitude about life; a wonderful young man. Collisions in the trenches will be nothing from now on; that's the bright side!!! Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:05:23 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/07/video-josh-koeppel-on-the-today-show#IDComment97492455 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/09/03/a-copy-of-kirk-ferentzs-revised-contract-as-iowas-football-coach#IDComment96860646 From what I have seen paid to coaches lately; it is a very fair contract and he being a true and honest gentleman recognizes it and accepted it; I'm quite sure he will live up to its expectations; his family is now set for the next 10 years and beyond if he invests wisely!! Now he can concentrate on football in a relaxed manner! Sat, 4 Sep 2010 01:28:50 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/09/03/a-copy-of-kirk-ferentzs-revised-contract-as-iowas-football-coach#IDComment96860646 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/08/21/alcohol-and-sports-unfortunate-partners#IDComment94716749 That's the problem; you will always have a few jerks to contend with; but why must we fuel these jerks with more bravado and disruptive ways; let alone endangering game personnel and innocent fans with young children attending! It's a sporting event, not an Oktoberfest! Thankfully, I no longer attend these over-priced- over-hyped events any longer and stay comfortable at home; but to each his own; so if you enjoy- - - enjoy!!! Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:17:38 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/08/21/alcohol-and-sports-unfortunate-partners#IDComment94716749 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/08/21/alcohol-and-sports-unfortunate-partners#IDComment94678170 The problem is it's always about money; not what's best for the people. Unfortunately, the beer and alcohol industries are the only ones capable of spending large amounts of money for advertising and as long as we have alcoholics and irresponsible people attending games there will always be problems. Common sense is no longer the name of the game; it's now called GREED! Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:52:23 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/08/21/alcohol-and-sports-unfortunate-partners#IDComment94678170 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/08/21/alcohol-and-sports-unfortunate-partners#IDComment94599967 Great column, but it makes too much common sense and not enough evil money to be made with no booze; so they will continue the presnt status quo with a little relief thrown in to try to pretend helping the normal good citizens who go with family to enjoy a day out and hope they aren't dodging beer cups, rowdie fans, urination in public, etc. For the good of the sport and everyone else, they should eliminate all types of liquor in and around the park; and while they are at it, do away with athletic scholarships which have nothing to do with education! Good Luck!! As for me, I stopped going to games years ago; didn't need all the hassle as well as the expense. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:24:28 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/08/21/alcohol-and-sports-unfortunate-partners#IDComment94599967 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/sports/iowa-hawkeyes/iowa-hawkeye-football-history/2010/08/09/iowa-freshmen-should-be-seen-and-not-heard#IDComment92039530 How many athletes now-a-days are able to carry on an intelligent conversation or say anything really news-worthy! All you get is a lot of you know, you know or unintelligible prate and the questions aren't much better. How most of these athletes get to college is a miracle in itself, not what they say; no wonder the coaches keep them off limits; they would supply unnecessary fodder for the opponents.For the few exceptions, they are able to handle the press because of good home training and they are "qualified" college students.Is what is going on with the sport agents a surprise to anyone? And it will get worse! Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:36:24 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/sports/iowa-hawkeyes/iowa-hawkeye-football-history/2010/08/09/iowa-freshmen-should-be-seen-and-not-heard#IDComment92039530 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/sports/featured-sports/2010/07/25/donahues-specialty-can-help-hawkeyes-to-special-season#IDComment89859461 Don't know much about Ryan Donahue and his punting, but any player who can get his team out of a deep hole is truly an asset. While I would like my players to be more than one dimensional; if they are that good so be it!There aren't too many Ray Guys in this world. Trouble with most punters is they are looking for show rather than results; I think Ryan is a team player and certain ally he will help Iowa this year! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:25:33 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/sports/featured-sports/2010/07/25/donahues-specialty-can-help-hawkeyes-to-special-season#IDComment89859461 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/07/16/a-day-at-st-andrews-was-a-day-at-the-beach#IDComment87137597 There are certain things in life which are meant to be preserved and cherished, such as the St. Andrews golf course; it makes us all richer by having done so! We only go around once in life, so we should try and accomplish as much as we can even though we can't master everything! Being a sportswriter you have been lucky to see and cover many distinguished events thru the years; they will remain in your memory for a lifetime and give you many pleasant thoughts in the future! To stop traveling and being inquisitive is to stop living; live your life with GUSTO!!! Way to go!! Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:41:05 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/07/16/a-day-at-st-andrews-was-a-day-at-the-beach#IDComment87137597 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/puglieses-point/2010/07/13/george-steinbrenner-was-the-boss-even-in-iowa#IDComment86549416 I never had a problem with Steinbrenner, perhaps because I have been a Yankee fan for over 65 years from the DiMaggio era onwards! He dealt within the rules to put a winning product on the field; if that meant spending money , he did it; you can't argue the results! George wasn't always a rich owner; his ship building business in Ohio went bankrupt and his ship[ building business in Tampa, Fla. just managed to stay afloat' but with some slick maneuvering managed to make the Yankees what they are today! His ego was almost too big for his body; b ut he was always a winner! He loved being in the spot light and being the "BOSS" and that is something he did well! His detractors were those who couldn't match him and were obviously jealous and envious of his success! From the mid 60's to the mid 70's, the Yankees were not going anywhere; then George kind of resurrected the team and they have been a force ever since! RIP George from this long time Yankee fan! Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:29:45 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/puglieses-point/2010/07/13/george-steinbrenner-was-the-boss-even-in-iowa#IDComment86549416 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/puglieses-point/2010/07/12/this-baseball-fan-touches-them-all#IDComment86360893 I have a mania about football stadiums; especially those I've seen on TV that have something odd about them (touchdown Jesus, checkerboard endzone,green hedges,etc.) and while traveling or on vacation will sometimes go miles out of my way to see them just to get some photos and relive some moments from the past. Of course, being single is a much easier way to do this, but it is till an accomplishment! Just don't get too obsessed or it will take over your life! Too each his own and it sure beats sitting around doing nothing!! For his sake, I hope his girl friend is a baseball fan. If not, he can kiss his hobby good bye. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:58:58 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/puglieses-point/2010/07/12/this-baseball-fan-touches-them-all#IDComment86360893 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/22/i-miss-conference-expansion-talk-with-all-my-heart#IDComment81518010 I see some merit to computers calling balls and strikes; they show you the computer shot anyway and this way everyone would know the count because some umpires keep their calls a secret and even the announcers are confused at times. Umpires seem to have their own strike zones and this way every batter would have the same calls made; so there would not be any arguing. I'm of the belief colleges should play sports in their part of the country to establish rivalries and cut down on unnecessary spending for travel. Rutgers in the Big 10 ? seems stupid to me; it's an eastern team! Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:03:37 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/22/i-miss-conference-expansion-talk-with-all-my-heart#IDComment81518010 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/15/count-me-among-those-glad-tom-izzo-is-staying-at-michigan-state#IDComment80462324 You both are class acts. I have always liked coach Izzo from the 1st time he beat th Fla. Gators for the national championship; he was all class after the win and I remember thinking coach Donavan should try to match this guy and coach the same way; it doesn't surprise me he called you; he understands public relations. I thought for sure he would pull a boner and go to the pros for the money as the majority would, but he stayed loyal which will make him an even bigger man in the future to his family, friends and foes! Way to go Tom! Finally a loyal coach to his institution! Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:55:25 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/15/count-me-among-those-glad-tom-izzo-is-staying-at-michigan-state#IDComment80462324 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/06/08/disney-cosby-and-short-people#IDComment79211776 Glad to read you had a wonderful time in California! The famous people you mentioned have withstood the many years of their lives because they were good, honest, moral people and are still respected today; real life models for our children.Too bad we all can't follow their example, it would be a much better world to live in! Wed, 9 Jun 2010 02:05:37 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/06/08/disney-cosby-and-short-people#IDComment79211776 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/05/summertime-and-the-livings-not-easy-for-iowa-football-when-two-players-get-arrested#IDComment79159819 This is 2010 !! Morals among the young have basically gone down hill drastically since the 1960's. Get used to it! You're not going to find too many milk shake drinkers making it in winning NCAA college football programs! Just as responsible for their actions are the parents and the businesses who thrive on minors! Close them all down and have the kiddies in bed by 11 P.M. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 18:43:47 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/05/summertime-and-the-livings-not-easy-for-iowa-football-when-two-players-get-arrested#IDComment79159819 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/01/poll-what-is-your-biggest-disappointment-of-the-first-five-months-of-2010#IDComment78430382 Let's hope that oil leak doesn't have any way of getting into our drinking water or else there will be a BIG problem! Why do all these brilliant brains find it better to drill in the ocean 2 miles deep than on solid ground where they can control things that go wrong? Oh yeah, I almost forgot; common sense! Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:36:49 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/06/01/poll-what-is-your-biggest-disappointment-of-the-first-five-months-of-2010#IDComment78430382 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/weather/2010/05/28/how-hot-is-it#IDComment77673689 Outside of Dolly Parton, I can't think of anyone who was happy as to where they were born and raised;;Dolly, of course, was born and raised in Sevierville, Tenn. and it is beautiful country; but the winters are a bit cold. Life is really what you make it and as the saying goes, " When in Rome, do as the Romans do " ! We mortals are always complaining about something and while life is hard at times, God has always provided us with ways to cope with any situation; so sit back, enjoy what life brings you and remember; living beats the alternative!!! Sat, 29 May 2010 22:36:23 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/weather/2010/05/28/how-hot-is-it#IDComment77673689 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/puglieses-point/2010/05/20/recruiting-numbers-not-by-the-book#IDComment76415029 If the NCAA did the right thing and did away with scholarships; we wouldn't have to worry about these dumb mind boggling numbers; the only numbers I want to see are on the scoreboard with my team ahead and I don't care how the players got there; so long as they are qualified students! There are no "SAINTS" in recruiting; they are all looking for an edge; it's the modern way of life!! Thu, 20 May 2010 19:49:53 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/puglieses-point/2010/05/20/recruiting-numbers-not-by-the-book#IDComment76415029 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/05/13/which-exit-for-super-bowl-in-new-jersey#IDComment75313336 Why anyone would want to go to a championship game anywhere is beyond me unless you're personally involved! Forget the weather; you have to sit through 4 hours of advertising and hoopla! Even going to Hawaii isn't worth the time and aggravation when you can sit in your comfortable living room or den and enjoy each play and get a snack when the commercials come on! The expense doesn't justify the cost and heaven forbid they should outlaw the beer and have sober fans! I went to one super bowl and viewed the game on the side teletron because each time a play occured the fans (who were packed like sardines) would jump up in front of me and block my view of the play and being so packed I finally stopped getting up and looked at the teletron! And as usual, all or most championship games never live up to the hype! The biggest losers here are the true football fans! Once for me was enough! Thu, 13 May 2010 19:47:49 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/05/13/which-exit-for-super-bowl-in-new-jersey#IDComment75313336 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/05/11/clayborne-high-on-2011-nfl-draft-charts#IDComment75103990 Predicting future high draft picks is about as accurate as predicting the weather for next winter or the hurricanes for the summer season! As far as I'm concerned it is more guess work and hype than actual facts; that's why there are so many un knowns who make it big such as John Unitas and so many busts like JaMarcus Russell. There is a world of difference between college and the pros; in college they baby you along and if you are gifted you can do great because most schools have weakness at some positions and you can exploit it; but in the pros there are no weaknesses and you mhave to be of a different breed to play tough and gut it out; n ot all players have the fortitude to do this; that's why I've always gone with players who have heart and determination rather than the prima donnas! That's also the reason that Tim Tebow will surprise quite a few experts this year; his head is screwed on straight! Wed, 12 May 2010 18:48:41 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2010/05/11/clayborne-high-on-2011-nfl-draft-charts#IDComment75103990