Mid-American Conference Preview: Bowling Green

Bowling Green Falcons 

2015 Results: 10-4 (7-1, 1st in East)
Lost to Georgia Southern in Go Daddy Bowl 

Returning Starters: 5 OFF, 6 DEF, 1 SP

2016 Schedule: 

September:

3rd at Ohio State

10th NORTH DAKOTA

17th MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

24th at Memphis

October:

1st EASTERN MICHIGAN

8th at Ohio

15th at Toledo

22nd MIAMI (OH)

November: 

1st at Northern Illinois

9th at Akron

15th KENT STATE

25th BUFFALO

Bowling Green was awesome in 2015. AWESOME. They were a guaranteed cover and made me a decent bit of money last year. They were all about offense and said " screw it" every time the other team had the ball. Dino Babers abandoned ship and went to Syracuse, leaving the program better than he found it. Mike Jinks is new man in charge. Coming over from Texas Tech, I'll let you figure out what kind of offense he prefers. It's looking like the team try to match up with their previous team, but the question will be how the new guys can fill in.

The offense was crazy last year. You could count on BG to drop points, let the ball fly, and have a fun game. Matt Johnson was second nationally in passing yards and touchdowns. You could set your watch by BG. They were going to throw the ball around like mad men and put up points. Johnson threw for 49 touchdowns, which would be around the 50-60 range in team touchdowns. Let that sink in. Their offense was bonkers and if the system can catch on, this next crop can do similar things.

Defensively, BG couldn't care less. They weren't as bad as the Hal Mumme teams who would let the opponent score just so they could get the ball back, but they weren't far ahead. They return half of their starters, which doesn't instill much confidence in them getting better. They need to make monumental strides in order to keep up last year's record and team toughness. They lost far too many offensive weapons to struggle defensively in the coming season.

Player to watch: Austin Valdez

I've been bashing the defense, but Valdez is a beast and he's back for his Junior year. Last year, he was the star of the defense with 101 tackles, 11 TFL, and 2 interceptions. He was everywhere and he had to be. Otherwise, BG may have given up 75 points per game. For them to have success this season, he'll have to step his game up and carry the load.

If you only watch them once, watch: 10/15 at Toledo

They're fighting an absolute battle vs Toledo and it's going to be a revenge game from last year. I have them stunning the Rockets and pulling out the W. "How can you do that after they lost all of those weapons?", you may ask. Simple, I'm the blogger and you're the reader. Kidding. Toledo is replacing a lot of offensive players too, so I'm going with Bowling Green in this one.

Prediction: 8-4 (6-2, MAC)

All my love,

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Toledo

Toledo Rockets 

2015 Results: 10-2 (6-2, T1st MAC)
Beat Temple in Boca Raton Bowl 

Returning Starters: 8 OFF, 4 DEF, 2 SP

2016 Schedule:

September:

2nd at Arkansas State

10th MAINE

17th FRESNO STATE

30th at BYU

October: 

8th at Eastern Michigan

15th BOWLING GREEN

22nd CENTRAL MICHIGAN

27th OHIO

November: 

2nd at Akron

9th at Northern Illinois

16th BALL STATE

25th at Western Michigan

Toledo had a STRONG 2015 season. 10-2 is nothing to scoff at. They only lost to WMU and NIU, two decent teams. Beating either one would have resulted in a MAC Championship appearance. Head coach Jason Candle is beginning his first full season at the helm. He was the OC last season and got to coach the bowl game. As you saw earlier, he won that bowl game, so he's currently undefeated as the head coach (1-0). Yea, he may be unbeatable.

Offensively, they're bringing back a good amount of players and talent. They lose the Alabama transfer Philip Ely, but they return their 2014 starter in Logan Woodside. The passing game should remain roughly similar to the previous season's success, but it's iffy. They return 4 starting linemen and all of their running backs. This should alleviate some of the stress that Woodside will be feeling in the coming season. 

On the defensive side of the ball, there will be a full on roster makeover. They lose basically anybody who made a contribution. Last season, Toledo had the number 10 rushing defense in the nation and now they're all gone. Sure, they were awesome last year, but none of those beasts are back. The returning starters aren't all that impressive, so the defense will be the hindrance for a stellar Toledo team.

Player to watch: Logan Woodside

He's going to be getting his job back as the starter and he's going to have to be better than ever to carry the load. The defense is looking like a dumpster fire, so he better light it up. If he is able to be better than Ely was last year, Toledo can do some damage. Sadly, even if he is awesome they may still tank this season. The defense is just a huge question mark and it worries me.

If you only watch them once, watch: 10/22 vs Central Michigan

This is a match up that was a delightful battle in 2015, with Toledo going to CMU and coming away with the W. Times have changed, and I believe CMU to be a better team this season. This game was fun last year and will probably be a fun battle this year with an improved CMU team coning down to Toledo.

Prediction: 7-5 (4-4, MAC)

All my love, 

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois Huskies 

2015 Results: 8-6 (6-2, T1st in MAC West)
Lost to Boise State in Poinsettia Bowl 

Returning Starters: 8 OFF, 6 DEF, 2 SP

2016 Schedule: 

September: 

3rd at Wyoming

10th at South Florida

17th SAN DIEGO STATE

24th WESTERN ILLINOIS

October:

1st at Ball State

8th at Western Michigan

15th CENTRAL MICHIGAN

22nd BUFFALO

November:

1st BOWLING GREEN

9th TOLEDO

16th at Eastern Michigan

25th at Kent State

Have you heard about Northern Illinois? They're a decent team. They've only won or tied for 1st in their division for the past six seasons. That's not too bad, but they're still hungry for more. Head coach Rod Carey is ready for battle and has a looooooooooot of offense coming back with him. A friendly schedule (playing 4 of the top 5 MAC teams at home) could be a sign of fun times ahead for the boys.

Their offense will be the straw that stirs the pot. They were sort of middle of the pack offensively last season, but all the boys are back to party and you can add in Tommy Mister the Indiana transfer. This turns an already strong rushing attack (41st nationally in 2015) into an even more beastly being. Quarterback Drew Hare is back from an achilles injury and is ready to continue the winning legacy that he has known since graduating from high school.

Defensively, they have some work to do. They are losing their top performers on the d-line, linebacker, and secondary. That's a good amount to replace on a unit that was less than stellar the season before. This means the returning players Sean Folliard and Shawun Lurry are going to have to repeat their 2015 efforts and even expand upon them. Luckily for the defense, they have a few friendly games to get the season started and give them the reps they need to get in the rhythm.

Player to watch: Shawun Lurry

#DefensiveLivesMatter. I've been too biased toward offensive players in my MAC previews, so the defense needs some more love. Lurry had 9 interceptions in 2015. If that seems like a lot, that's because that was the most in the NCAA. Yea, Lurry is that dude. He knew what to do with the ball when he got it too, leading the nation with 273 interception return yards. Keep rolling Shawun.

If you only watch them once, watch: 10/8 at Western Michigan

This is the MAC West championship. The top two teams from the previous year will meet with championship aspirations and see who is the better man. Last year, NIU took care of business, but this year they head into Kalamazoo to do battle. Will the result be the same? Time will tell.

Prediction: 11-1 (7-1, MAC)

All my love, 

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Ohio

Ohio Bobcats 

2015 Results: 8-5 (5-3, T2nd East)
Lost to Appalachian State in Camellia Bowl

Returning Starters: 6 OFF, 7 DEF, 0 SP 

2016 Schedule:

September:

3rd TEXAS STATE

10th at Kansas

17th at Tennessee

24th GARDNER-WEBB

October:

1st at Miami (OH)

8th BOWLING GREEN

15th EASTERN MICHIGAN

22nd at Kent State

27th at Toledo

November:

3rd BUFFALO

15th at Central Michigan

22nd AKRON

Forget about the Buckeyes, there's another team in Ohio that can do some damage. The Bobcats have been a consistent 6+ win team since Frank Solich took over in 2005. Solich brought a winning pedigree to the program and they have picked up what he has been putting down. Last year, they were one game away from battling it out in the conference championship. The downer is that they got trounced by Bowling Green by 38, so that was a biiiiiiiiiiig L. 

Offensively, J.D. Sprague is now the man. Derrius Vick has graduated and the quarterback position is Sprague's to lose. Last year's offense was top-56 in all three categories. This is essentially the spot that a 7 to 8 win team should be falling. Sprague will be loaded with weapons for the season, seeing as how he returns his leading rusher and top 3 wide receivers. The offense should be able to expand upon last season's progress and I can see them doing some damage in the coming season. 

On the defensive side of the ball, they return 6 of their front 7. That bodes well for their rush defense, which was the weak link of the team last season. Unfortunately, only Toran Davis returns from their starting defensive backfield and will be tasked with anchoring the young secondary around him. The defense will be strong up front, but will be as good as their secondary will allow them to be. In the pass-heavy MAC, a weak secondary could be crushing for a team, so it will be interesting to watch.

Player to watch: J.D. Sprague

To paraphrase the great Shooter McGavin, "It's J.D.'s turn!" He's ready to take the lead and continue the winning ways of Coach Solich. Sprague is a dual-threat quarterback who will be loaded with weapons around him and prepared to put in work on the MAC. I look forward to seeing how he handles the season.

If you only watch them once, watch: 10/8 vs Bowling Green

This is the rematch of the (essentially) the East division championship from last season and Bowling Green is coming to Athens for battle this time. This game should be the East championship for this coming season as well. Winner takes all!

Prediction: 9-3 (6-2, MAC)

All my love, 

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Buffalo

Buffalo Bulls 

2015 Results: 5-7 (3-5, 4th in East) 

Returning Starters: 5 OFF, 8 DEF, 1 SP 

2016 Schedule:

September:

2nd ALBANY

17th at Nevada

24th ARMY

October: 

1st at Boston College

8th KENT STATE

15th BALL STATE

22nd at Northern Illinois

27th AKRON

November:

3rd at Ohio

12th MIAMI

19th at Western Michigan

25th at Bowling Green

Buffalo scares me. There, I said it. They're a scary team. They are having an absolutely massive turnover on the offensive side of the ball, with only two returning skill position players. If they are able to solve the riddle of plugging the new pieces into their spots, they can find the success that they experienced in the 2013 season and can be a force to be reckoned with. Head coach Lance Leipold is a proven winner, coming over from D3 Wisconsin Whitewater, where he won 6 titles in 8 seasons (yeah, that's solid) and is looking to turn Buffalo into a power in itself. 

Offensively, they ranked as the number 43 passing attack nationally and 103 for rushing. This is quite a gap. Unfortunately for them. they are replacing a quarterback and their top 2 receivers. This is a large reason for my hesitancy to back them as a MAC power. The run game is weeeeeeeeeeak and they only return 3 linemen. As the offense is able to progress, they will progress toward wins. 

The defense returns a good portion of the talent from the previous season. The defense ranked 84th nationally in defending the rush and 69th (nice) nationally in defending the pass. The passing defense is the strength and they return 3 of the 4 starters from the secondary. If your offense is going to rebuild, you have to have a strong defense to back them up and it seems that Buffalo has just that.

Player to watch: Brandon Berry

Ask yourself this "do I want to run into this guy on the football field?" Nah is an appropriate answer. He is coming off a 2nd team all-MAC season and is going to lead the LB corps that will have to pick up the slack for an offense that will be shaky at best. If they knew who would be quarterbacking them, he may be the player to watch, but my boy Berry is going to put the team on his back and carry them as long as he can

If you only watch them once, watch: 9/24 vs Army

Why? Because I support the troops. That's why! Also, this should be a fun game for them. Army always seems to be a tough out on the field. This is a winnable game for Buffalo (I have them winning it) and is also a time for you to watch the future troops toss the pigskin around.

Prediction: 5-7 (2-6, MAC)

All my love, 

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Kent State

Kent State Golden Flashes

2015 Results: 3-9 (2-6, 5th in East)

Returning Starters: 9 OFF, 8 DEF, 1 SP

2016 Schedule

September:

3rd at Penn State

10th NORTH CAROLINA A&T

17th MONMOUTH

24th at Alabama

October:

1st AKRON

8th at Buffalo

15th at Miami (OH)

22nd OHIO

29th at Central Michigan

November:

8th WESTERN MICHIGAN

15th at Bowling Green

25th NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Head coach Paul Haynes inherited a program fresh off of a near BCS bowl game, falling short against Northern Illinois and missing out on the opportunity. Three years in and Haynes has a record of 9-26, nothing to call home about. He started with 4 wins, dropped to 2, and recovered to 3 last season. They are returning a large portion of their team and if they were able to continue their skill growth, they could work their way back toward the team of old.

Offensively, the Golden Flashes ranked next to last nationally in total offense. For the MAC conference, that is a sin. The rush offense ranked at 107, which is rough, but it doesn't quite compete with their dumpster fire of a passing attack that checked in at 120 nationally. They return every skill position and lose only two of their starting O-linemen. They are all back, but does it actually matter? Here's to hoping that they can gain some sort of traction offensively and not be as terrible as last season.

The defense is clearly the strength of this team. They are returning 8 starters from a defense that ranked 27th nationally in total defense, 35th nationally last season when defending the rush, and 39th against the rush. The lost players on defense will not cripple this team due to the amount of talent they are returning. This is different than the teams we have already previewed in that the defense is clearly the straw that stirs the pot for this team. 

Player to watch: Terence Waugh

If I'm being honest, nobody on the offensive side of the ball deserves any recognition until they go out and prove themselves. Waugh led the team in sacks and TFLs last season. He is back and ready to continue being the main man on the strong defense.

If you only watch them once, watch: 10/8 at Buffalo

It was a 1 point game last season in Kent and it stands to reason that this year's game should be a good battle as well. I look for Kent State to solve the riddle that baffled them last season and get the job done this season.

Prediction: 4-8 (2-6, MAC)

All my love, 

@corbeech

 

Mid-American Conference Preview: Miami (OH)

Miami (OH) Redhawks

2015 Results: 3-9 (2-6, 6th in East)

Returning Starters: 9 OFF, 7 DEF, 0 SP

2016 Schedule:

September:

3rd @ Iowa

10th EASTERN ILLINOIS

17th WESTERN KENTUCKY

24th @Cincinnati

October: 

1st OHIO

8th @ Akron

15th KENT STATE

22nd @ Bowling Green

29th @ Eastern Michigan

November: 

4th CENTRAL MICHIGAN

12th @ Buffalo

22nd BALL STATE

Miami is an intriguing team. They are SUPER young and have only one direction to go. They have been a powerful team in the past, but have fallen upon dreadful times. Head coach Chuck Martin is a proven winner, leading Grand Valley State to a 74-7 record during his six year tenure there. He then moved on to Notre Dame where he served as an assistant coach, moving his way up to Offensive Coordinator. He inherited a dumpster fire at Miami, but has recruited well and has a roster filled with his recruits playing prominent roles in it. 

Offensively, they were a middle of the pack team that was better at passing than rushing. They ranked near the bottom of the NCAA in rushing yards per game, checking in at 109th with less than 130 rushing yards per game. Knowing this, coach Martin has a feel for what he should be doing, but unfortunately 40% of his starters on the offensive line are no longer on campus. Should the new guys step in and perform, this offense can rise up and cause problems for most teams they'll face.

As a team, the defensive unit carried the load last year, ranking 68th nationally. The rushing defense was strong while the pass defense fell behind just a bit with rankings of 67 and 79 for each, respectively. The secondary loses 2 productive members, but should be able to overcome those due to the maturation of the existing players and the return of Heath Harding from a season-ending knee injury. As seems to be the case with every MAC team, the defense will determine how far they can go.

Player to Watch: Heath Harding

As previously stated, Harding is returning from a season-ending injury in 2015. With the secondary being the weak link of the team, having a player return with the abilities that Harding possesses cannot be stressed enough. If he is able to recover and get back to his 2014 self, the secondary should be able to make the leaps forward to match up with the offense. That would lead to a dangerous team.

If you only watch them once, watch:

10/15 vs Kent State

Last year, they nearly got the job done at Kent State, losing 14-20. This year, Kent State is GOING DOWN! Yep, you heard it here first. Miami is ready for the next step, but it isn't going to be a assive leap this season. 

Prediction: 3-9 (2-6 MAC)

All my love,

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Ball State

Ball State Cardinals

2015 Record: 3-9 (2-6, 5th in West)

Returning Starters: 6 OFF, 9 DEF, 2 SP

2016 Schedule:

September:

2nd @Georgia State

10th @Indiana

17th EASTERN KENTUCKY

24th @Florida Atlantic

October:

1st NORTHERN ILLINOIS

8th @Central Michigan

15th @Buffalo

22nd AKRON

November:

1st WESTERN MICHIGAN

8th EASTERN MICHIGAN

16th @Toledo

22nd @Miami (OH)

There is a new man on the block in Muncie, Indiana and his name is Mike Neu. He's a former MAC Offensive Player of the Year and has been down in NOLA with my beloved Saints for the past 12 seasons. Knowing the Saints like I do, Neu is an offensive mind who hopefully has a strong defensive coordinator to back it up. 

Offensively, Ball State will return 6 starters from a unit that was 90th nationally in total offense. The passing attack was also 90th and they see their starting QB and two of their top three receivers returning. The rushing attack ranked 71st and returns all three of their main backs. The key for this is that 3 of their starting 5 offensive linemen have moved on to bigger and better things post-college. The offense will only go as far as the new line can carry them, but the skill positions are back and looking strong.

Defensively, things are nearly as sexy for the Cardinals. They were 121st in total defense, which isn't ideal. Their rushing defense is 114th and they gave up 5.9/carry. I'm no scientist, but when your opponent is over halfway to a first down after one carry, you may not be doing your job very well. Things got worse when looking to the 121st ranked passing defense. It could be good or bad news that 9 of the 11 starters from last year are returning. The season will go as far as the defense allows it to.

Player to Watch: Riley Neal

He's the quarterback. He's also the key to Neu's success. As a former qb himself, Neu will have a positive influence on Neal who is coming off a successful 2015 campaign and can only be expected to improve. If the defense continues to struggle, Neal will have to put up even stronger numbers than his 16td:6int ratio from 2015

If you only watch them once, watch:

9/24 @ Florida Atlantic

I'm not certain that they win this game, but FAU provides a team that is as inconsistent as Ball State and this game could mean the difference in bowl eligibility and sitting at home sadly watching the other guys have fun. There are several tossups on their schedule, but this one seems to be the most winnable and thus the most fun. 

Prediction

7-5 (4-4, MAC)

All my love, 

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Previous Season: 1-11 (0-8) 6th in West

Returning Starters: 8 OFF, 8 DEF, 2SP

2016 Schedule

September:
2nd MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE
10th @Missouri
17th @Charlotte
23rd WYOMING

October:
1st @Bowling Green
8th TOLEDO
15th @Ohio
22nd @Western Michigan
29th MIAMI (OH)

November:
8th @Ball State
15th NORTHERN ILLINOIS
22nd @Central Michigan


Hard times fell upon the beloved Eagles of Eastern Michigan last season. Spirits were high after they knocked off the Cowboys of Wyoming, but that joy was short lived. Ten consecutive losses followed that game and they were the cellar dwellers of the MAC with an atrocious 1-11 record. This followed up the previous year's 2-10 record to leave a less than impressive 3-21 record at the school for head coach Chris Creighton.

Things seemed to turn sour when the Eagles made the decision to boast the nations worst rushing defense. They gave up 316.5 yards per game, over 35 more than the next worst team. It's extremely difficult to find a nice thing to say about the defense, to be quite honest. They were in the bottom 7 nationally in yards per game allowed and gave up over 42 ppg., placing them in a tie for 5th worst nationally. They ranked 33rd in passing yards allowed, but that was largely due to the fact that they were trailing most of the time and they faced the least passes of anyone in the NCAA.

Offensively, they were middle of the pack, ranking 66th in passing offense and 84th in rushing offense. For a defense as subpar as theirs, they needed much more offensively. You can give up 42 ppg (I don't recommend it), but you have to score WELL over 25 ppg on your own. Luckily, they're bringing back a good majority of their team back and they'll have another year under their belt for the battles to come

Player to watch: Shaq Vann

With Darius Jackson lost to graduation, this is now Shaq Vann's offense to run. He turned in strong numbers as the backup last season and is poised to become the big dog of the backfield this season. All of Jackson's 208 carries and 16 touchdowns will be up for grabs and that has to sound like paradise to a young man who averaged a stellar 5.9 ypc in the 2015 campaign.

If you only watch them once, watch:

10/29 vs Miami (OH). This will be their best shot to end their conference losing streak of 20 games (should the season play out like I'm predicting). Last year they lost at Miami (OH) by a score of 13-28. One year wiser may not be enough, but if they're going to do it, this is the time to circle the wagons and get the troops fired up.

Season Prediction: 3-9 (0-8, MAC)

All my love,
@corbeech

College Football Preview: Mid-American Conference

No disrespect to my fellow blog brothers, but I have the conference that everyone wants a piece of. Everyone loves some MACtion and Thursday nights are the prime example of their glory. I'm giddy to honor my Middle American brethren with some discussion about the hidden gem of college football.

The MAC breaks down into 12 teams making up 2 divisions.

EASTSIDE:
Akron
Bowling Green
Buffalo
Kent State
Miami (OH)
Ohio

WESTSIDE:
Ball State
Central Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois
Toledo
Western Michigan

These will be dropped at a clip of 2 per day up until the end of our journey together. I will be releasing them in reverse order of finish. AKA if you finished on the bottom last season, everyone will hear about you first up until we get through all of the big dogs.

Order will be:

Monday:
Eastern Michigan
Ball State (sorry guys, alphabetical order got ya)

Tuesday:
Miami (OH)
Kent State

Wednesday:
Buffalo
Akron

Thursday:
Ohio
Central Michigan

Friday:
Northern Illinois
Toledo

Saturday:
Western Michigan
Bowling Green
Conference Wrapup

See you soon homies.

All my love,
@corbeech

Ole Miss Self-imposes

Back in 2013, whispers started circulating about Ole Miss and their recruiting practices. How did a lower tier team draw three of the top fourteen players in the country to come to their school? Everyone wondered, but most people assumed dirty recruiting. Here we are, three years later and all three of the gems from the class are in the NFL living their dream out.

Today, Ole Miss woke up with a hangover from the experience. Except not really. The funny thing about the whole setup is that they have already beat the system. They self-imposed 11 lost scholarships over the next 4 years. A hilarious undersell considering that they had 13 violations and 8 of them were what the NCAA deemed Level 1 aka the worst. The NCAA is a notorious joke when doling out punishments and Ole Miss has essentially laughed in their face and dared them to do something else about it. Will they? I highly doubt it.

The moral of NCAA violations that Ole Miss seems to have learned is that if you punish yourself, no matter how minor you do it, the NCAA will likely tuck it's tail and take it. I'm fully anticipating them to do the same in this, or possibly even give them back the 11 scholarships. Nothing surprises me at this point.



All my love,
@corbeech

Art Briles has found justice

Reports are flying that Art Briles has been fired by Baylor. This is a shocking twist for a man who began last season with the utmost job security and followed it up with a 10-3 record and a #13 postseason ranking. Making this even more impressive was the fact that they lost their top 3 quarterbacks to injury at different points and were forced to run wildcat formations over the final couple of games.

Nobody can question Briles as a football mind, but we're in the era where that isn't enough. With media coverage at its peak, you cannot have scandals like the one at Baylor and avoid punishment altogether. Baylor got caught sweeping some allegations under the rug and later had the players in question, Sam Ukwuachu and Tevon Elliott, charged and convicted of sexual assault. It doesn't take a genius to know that you're living a screwed up life when you defend these people and enable them.

Briles always was a fun coach to watch, but I don't get down with covering up this kind of thing. Briles needs to disappear and pray that people forget about him. Good luck finding a new job.

All my love,
@corbeech

Joe Mixon Can't Run Forever

Uh oh Joe! That sound you hear is your sins running to catch up with you! Earlier today, the Oklahoma Supreme Court did the world a great justice by ruling that the video of Mixon's assault would become public record and everyone could see just how big of a scumbag he is.

For those of you unfamiliar with the situation, Mixon was arrested before his Freshman season at Oklahoma after punching a female student. The punch was so violent that it fractured her jaw, cheek, sinus, and orbital bones. Sounds rough, eh? Yea, Mixon is a piece of garbage. I don't care if you're an 18 year old kid, accountability is a thing and he seemed to skip away from it by serving a one year suspension and then coming back like it was all cool.

Once the video drops, he's ruined. Should I be excited for a 20 year old kid to have his life ruined? Probably not. However, I make exceptions for scumbags and people who are truly idiots. Video changes everything. Don't believe me? Ask Ray Rice how his life changed once the video dropped. He went from a 4 game suspension to blackballed from the entire league. He at least had the decency to apologize, but the damage had been done. How is Mixon's apology going, you ask? About as well as his future prospects. Peace out Joe. Enjoy the life you've made.

Also, keep in mind that his coach (Bob Stoops) and athletic director (Joe Castiglione) saw this video before making their ruling not to kick him out of their school. Food for thought.

All my love, 

@corbeech