ERICKSON TO ASU. DRINKS ON HIM!
So what if he went 4-8 as the head coach of the Idaho Vandals, he’s a hell of a great time at a party. Now that party is going on the road (so you may want to consider staying off them) to Tempe as Dennis Erickson is reportedly going to be the next coach of the Sun Devils.

A Vandal no more. I’ll drink to that!









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RaginCajunRebel says:
Just when Bama thought they had him, too.
And this is pretty funny:
http://mal.moore.justgotowned.com/
December 10th, 2006 at 2:35 pm
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Stacy Keibler Loves Me says:
Whipper Snapper Dept.:
Dennis Erickson is about as over-the-hill as Barry Switzer.
The rest of the Pac-10 is probably relaxing, knowing that DE will not have much success recruiting great players.
December 10th, 2006 at 2:38 pm
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David says:
He should hire Bea Arthur as the quarterbacks coach. She’ll make Carpenter look way better than Keotter ever would.
December 10th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
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David says:
Koetter. Well he’s fired and he wasn’t well-liked, so I can afford to spell his name incorrectly.
And by ‘look better’, she’ll end up making Rudy Carpenter look like an 80 year old man, but he’ll also be a better QB than he was this year.
December 10th, 2006 at 4:14 pm
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jfinke says:
This is the best part of the whole thing….
“Had we known that we were going to end up in this situation we would never have gone down that road,” Spear told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. “We made a commitment and we thought we had a commitment from the other end, but I wish Dennis Erickson the best.”
Pretty much a big F U from the AD.
December 10th, 2006 at 4:38 pm
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glacialspeed says:
Whew! At least we know that Mike Price is still available for the Bama job. I was worried there for a second.
December 10th, 2006 at 5:04 pm
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captaineclectic says:
I was just wondering “What’s wrong with Arizona State? They have nice weather, beautiful women, and no identity. What are they missing?”
Apparently, their AD thinks the answer is “probation.”
December 10th, 2006 at 5:09 pm
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Newspaper Hack says:
Probation is teh hottness.
December 10th, 2006 at 5:13 pm
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The Duke of Wazzu says:
This should be in the newspaper classifieds or on Craigslist:
“Mid-major Division I-A school looking for head football coach.
Willing to get ass kicked in at least 75% of games.
Washed-up head coaches at major Division I-A schools are encouraged to apply. You know who you are.
Please send resumes to:
Rob Spear, Athletic Director
University of Idaho Athletics
P.O. Box 2302
Moscow, ID 83844″
December 10th, 2006 at 6:50 pm
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Stacy Keibler Loves Me says:
captaineclectic:
Arizona State and Univ of AZ used to swoop into the Los Angeles area and grab a lot of talent. However, Pete C. of USC has been doing a heck of a job keeping the better players home. Even Mr. Personality, Karl Dorrell, has been bagging a few good ones here and there from Crenshaw HS in LA, for example.
And, when the higher rated players do decide to leave LA, they have not gone ot AZ, WA or Oregon like they used to, but have opted for programs elsewhere, such as Clausen to ND and the like….
December 10th, 2006 at 9:25 pm
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JD says:
DE wasn’t getting squat for money at UI. That didn’t matter, though, as he is still getting paid NOT to coach the 49ers. After next year, that changes.
Still, total dick move on the part of Erickson. ASU had better iron-clad its contract, because they are getting a full-on snake oil salesman for a HC.
The good news in all this for Idaho? Slappy’s still available, and he was at Idaho before going to Sparty.
December 10th, 2006 at 9:55 pm
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Geaux Irish says:
Is Vegas posting any odds on whether DE will recruit that former ASU cheerleader/”adult actress” to help lead the Sun Devils’ booster club?
December 10th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
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captaineclectic says:
SKLM,
Yeah, my post was mostly tongue-in-cheek. Obviously Pete’s the number one reason ASU’s having trouble. Still, you’d think they could have the odd nine win season every once in a while. Are they really that much worse than, say, Purdue?
December 10th, 2006 at 11:49 pm
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DC Trojan says:
ASU’s AD used to work for USC; she must be the Manchurian AD for ASU. Plainly Carroll’s call to recommend Sarkisian was actually activating the “self-destruct” program.
December 11th, 2006 at 12:13 am
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captaineclectic says:
Ahh. “Sarkisian” was the trigger word. It forced hiring Erickson, which actually probably will destroy ASU. That’s a shame. If they get the death penalty, will Fresno State get to join the Pac-10?
December 11th, 2006 at 12:21 am
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Phil K. says:
Say what you want about DE’s $200,000 a year salary at Idaho, that still buys a lot of hobo wine.
December 11th, 2006 at 1:09 am
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The Big Picture says:
erickson may just drink enough he’ll end up meeting up with this chick.
December 11th, 2006 at 4:22 am
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italiangator says:
Remember captaineclectic, in ‘96 ASU would have won the championship if they hadn’t laid an egg against tOSU (I know, it was a while ago, but to use the same parallel, has Purdue gotten close lately?)- I think that it’s a program that can succeed, and every once in a while does. Now, is Drunken Dennis the one to give them a good year or 2? Maybe not, but I have heard that liquor sales have been down in AZ the last couple years, anything to boost the state’s economy.
December 11th, 2006 at 9:09 am
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Brian says:
http://www.hobowines.com
http://www.ghettonwines.com
December 11th, 2006 at 9:25 am
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Brian says:
http://www.ghettonwine.com
December 11th, 2006 at 9:26 am
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Brian says:
Fuck me I suck
December 11th, 2006 at 9:27 am
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tOSU_radar says:
justgotowned.com = hours of fun!
I actually need to do some work today. Damn you EDSBS!!
December 11th, 2006 at 9:37 am
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Chuck says:
I know Vince Young is in the NFL but I came across this quote from King’s column in si.com this morning:
“I felt like my mom was chasing me with a belt.”
— Tennessee quarterback Vince Young to owner Bud Adams, who asked him what he was thinking as he ran for the winning 39-yard touchdown in overtime over his hometown Texans.
December 11th, 2006 at 9:49 am
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J.J. says:
Brian,
Wild Irish Rose is the worst wine ever created, and Mad Dog isn’t much better. I’m not likely to try any of the other Ghetto Wines, but then again, they could be right up Erickson’s alley.
December 11th, 2006 at 9:57 am
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matt says:
who is the “adult actress” who went to asu?
December 11th, 2006 at 10:38 am
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Harvey Wireman says:
name is courtney cox, no kidding
http://michiganzone.blogspot.com/2006/01/when-cheerleaders-go-bad.html
December 11th, 2006 at 11:06 am
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kleph says:
bah. this is a town where the bishop killed a guy in a hit and run and got off. erickson will do just fine.
December 11th, 2006 at 11:19 am
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DC Trojan says:
bah. this is a town where the bishop killed a guy in a hit and run and got off. erickson will do just fine.
My first reaction: was the Bishop driving a Buick? (He was.)
My second reaction: what poor bugger did he hit? Someone who was walking home, plastered, in dark clothes.
Can anyone else see how Erickson’s new gig might end badly?
December 11th, 2006 at 11:51 am
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AllWhoYonder says:
I just love that the guy told his Idaho players that he felt he had a chance to win a national championship at ASU. First, who’s he kidding? Second, that’s supposed to make them feel better?
December 11th, 2006 at 11:55 am
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matt says:
if courtney really is an escort available in Chicago…I might just have plans thursday night
December 11th, 2006 at 12:24 pm