Do you like Coach Rodriguez?

[bighousemike84]

How do you feel about Coach Rich Rodriguez? Do you like him, think hes alright, hate him, despise him? Or are you indifferent as long as he is winning?

I personally love the guy. I know he will succeed at Michigan and I am proud to call him the coach. It angers me when my Sucky friends try to bash him or falsely accuse him.

One of the biggest reasons why I like Coach Rod is the excitement, youth, energy that he has brought back into Michigan. Coach Carr was a good coach I have a great amount of respect for him and what he did as Ms head coach. Unfortunately Carrs style of coaching was very reserved. Seeing Coach Rod chest bump Minor last fall made me smile. That kind of atmosphere is conducive to success. 18 year old football players want to have fun. USC is a monster because of the whole Hollywood thing but I think more than anything Pete Carrol is an exciting guy to play for. He is so much a kid himself, he loves the game of football and he brings a very laid back atmosphere to his program. When it matters he gets the job done but he does it in a fun way.

Im not saying that Coach Rod is infallible. He has said or not said things that I disagreed with but reality is that I will never be completely happy with everything he does and I shouldnt have to be. Know one is perfect and to expect him to be is unfair

[Blue In Ohio]

I'm not going to judge coach rod until a few more seasons go by to say if I like him. I really don't get to see much of him on tv here. The only thing I hear in Ohio is constant negativity towards him although the people here that are fans of teams other than Ohio State speak highly of him and seem to believe that coach rod will get us back on top and beating Ohio State within a few years. Till then I don't have too much an opinion. I do like the energy I have seen on the sidelines when things went well.

[rickyleach]

rich/rod is a winner and will run the program the way it should be .

[Bossgobbler23]

I like RR. I think his vision is very clear on his needs and he is going for it. He is doing a good job in recruiting his needs. I think he is on the agressive side, which IMO is needed to reach the elite programs. I have faith in him given his past track record and the recruits that are coming in. Given a couple years I believe we will be among the college football elite.

[bleed maize & blue]

I happen to like Rich Rod as the coach. This is what the program needed, vast overhaul and a welcome to the 21st century. Most college programs are going away from the traditional run first pass second offenses. The speed that he is trying to recruit will translate to a better product and exciting times at the Big House. So all that piss and moan about this year will jump on the band wagon and sing his praises when it is all said and done.

[kofine05]

I happen to like Rich Rod as the coach. This is what the program needed, vast overhaul and a welcome to the 21st century. Most college programs are going away from the traditional run first pass second offenses. The speed that he is trying to recruit will translate to a better product and exciting times at the Big House. So all that piss and moan about this year will jump on the band wagon and sing his praises when it is all said and done.

No offense, but the offense that rrod runs is a run first run second then pass 3rd in a nut shell. Its a spread option attack style of offense. Despite that, I love the style of offense we are running now. It utilizes speed over brawn. He is a proven coach and with time will get it done. Be patient people.

[blueisbetterthanred]

No offense, but the offense that rrod runs is a run first run second then pass 3rd in a nut shell. Its a spread option attack style of offense. Despite that, I love the style of offense we are running now. It utilizes speed over brawn. He is a proven coach and with time will get it done. Be patient people.

His play calling numbers refute that quite handily, although this is one of the more persistent rumors about RR. They have been quoted more than once on this site already so I won't do it again, but his record speaks against this rumor over and over. He doesn't do run, run then pass. Don't buy into the hype, watch him coach and look at how many runs he calls and how many passes he calls, along with options.

You'll notice a balanced attack, with a slight lean towards the pass.

[GoDeepHammer]

I like what he stands for in football. I think that he is going to bring a lot of pride back to the Football team. I see a lot of similarities to Bo.

[kofine05]

His play calling numbers refute that quite handily, although this is one of the more persistent rumors about RR. They have been quoted more than once on this site already so I won't do it again, but his record speaks against this rumor over and over. He doesn't do run, run then pass. Don't buy into the hype, watch him coach and look at how many runs he calls and how many passes he calls, along with options.

You'll notice a balanced attack, with a slight lean towards the pass.

I will say that this year has been different from previous play calling by rrod. But I'v heard before that while he was at WV they ran 70% and threw 30%. I dont have a source to back that up but thats what i remember hearing. I think this year was different from that because he had a passing style qb in threet. I have a feeling that rrod is going to try to get back to more of a run type of spread; which explains the targeting and signing of many rbs over the past two years. I also understand that some of those rbs will end up at slot but i believe that it was to add depth to the rb so he can run it more in the future just like he did at WV. I will agree though that this year was more 50/50 pass run. Again I dont have the sources to back this up so if anyone can help prove or disprove this info that would be cool.

[Mich97c]

I hate the spread - much like I hate the wishbone. I hate 3 yards and a cloud of dust - give me the West Coast. But, it's my school and I love Michigan! I do admire his iron clad will to run the program the way he wants to run it. Time will tell if he's successful. In every interview I've seen from him I do like him. I just wish some of the players did - and we stop the decommitment trend.

[bighousemike84]

As someone who follows the Recruiting trail I hear so many more quotes about how wonderful a family atmosphere Michigan has, how this recruit or that one feel so welcome and at home with coaches and players

[Inflames]

I like RR and think he will change the look of the Big Ten.

[Bossgobbler23]

I will say that this year has been different from previous play calling by rrod. But I'v heard before that while he was at WV they ran 70% and threw 30%. I dont have a source to back that up but thats what i remember hearing. I think this year was different from that because he had a passing style qb in threet. I have a feeling that rrod is going to try to get back to more of a run type of spread; which explains the targeting and signing of many rbs over the past two years. I also understand that some of those rbs will end up at slot but i believe that it was to add depth to the rb so he can run it more in the future just like he did at WV. I will agree though that this year was more 50/50 pass run. Again I dont have the sources to back this up so if anyone can help prove or disprove this info that would be cool.

During the WV-UNC bowl game they did show the statistics on how much WV ran vs. pass under RR. It was a much larger ratio of run over pass. They broke it down year by year. Their story line was how Bill Stewart changed the offense to pass more and be "less predictable" in his words. This backfired however as WV averaged 100 yards less per game and about 15 less points if I remember correctly. I still have the game recorded and can find the stats when I get time to watch the game again.

[Sten Carlson]

From what I have seen of the spread offense in general, and RR's scheme specifically, it seems that the traditional run/pass relationship has been turned on it's head, but running is still a majorly important aspect of the offense.

Previously, under the traditional "3 years and a cloud of dust" type offenses, your goal was to control the line of scrimmage, and through continual battering between the tackles, forces the opposing defense to crowd the box, less they get gashed by a power runner up the middle. Then, when you had the defense expecting inside run, you hit them with a few outside runs, sweeps, counters, and such, then you follow that up with some play-action passes.

Today, however, the continual pounding up the middle, has been replaced, somewhat, with the little short passes to skill players in space, which can (like the up the gut runs) go all the way if tackles are broken, but are usually only expected to net 4 yards. However, like the up the middle running of yesteryear, these plays are designed to keep the defenses close because they don't want to let a talented WR catch the ball, and turn a 4 yard gain into a 50 yard gain. Spreading them out takes some of the beef off the field as defenses are forced to sub in a smaller speedy LB or DB to cover the 3, 4, and 5 WR sets. As Ole Miss showed brilliantly (and as did TT to some extent) this guarding against the short pass really opens up the defense for some quick draws and off tackle sweeps from a speedy RB out of the shotgun which gives him more vision, and allows him to get the second level quickly because there are fewer players in the box.

The beauty of the spread, in my opinion, is that when a running QB is added into the mix, you have a nightmare situation for a defense in which they're totally unable to predict what the offense is going to do. I for one, love seeing a talented RB running well out of the spread. They don't take the pounding from the big DL and LBs that a more traditional running game inflicts upon it's featured back, and with the right QB and good ball skills (ala Juice Williams and Dennis Dixon) you can really exploit an aggressive defense as they key on the RB with some quick play action passes.

I think too many people, the new WVU coach included, think that the spread is all about passing. But, I think that RR understands the true use of the spread is to remove the pounding of the running game, and through the use of short passes include your speedy and skilled WR in what is effectively a running play. When you don't have a quality down field passer, like we saw last season, a lot of this becomes moot. However, as we saw in the PSU game, if your RB is running hard like Minor did, the spread out defense is going to have a hard time keeping him from getting at least 5 or 6 yards per touch. Unfortunately, Threet wasn't able to augment that running with some nifty play-action passes down field. If he had been, Michigan very well could have knocked off PSU -- oh yeah, and if our defensive backfield could cover anyone that is.

All and all, I think the spread is wrongly characterized as a pass-first offense by nay-sayers. There are spreads out there like that (TT, Tiller's Purdue, etc.) but I think they are much hard to sustain because you have very little ball control, and if as we saw in last night's TT vs Ole Miss game, your QB is a bit off, you're going to get shelled (and Graham is one of the best ever in college football -- only player ever to have back to back 5000 yrd seasons, and just broke the TD record). Had they had a more effective running game, perhaps Tech would have done better.

Just my thoughts....

[tpilews]

I am somewhere in between indifferent and liking coach Rod. When he was hired, I was excited about seeing the spread. But, like Mich97 said, I love some west coast ball. Give me some play action down the sideline. That said, the spread can be just as explosive and exciting to watch. RR wasn't my top pick for the job, but he's the coach of the team I love to watch. So, I'll support him while he is coach. I do like the direction he is taking the program. Seems like he is getting the type of players we've never seen before at UM. I'm excited to see the product RR and co. will put on the field in 2009.

[elno lewis]

Until I had a few drinks with Rita, I wasn't sure. She told me some things...some personal things about RR that not everyone knows...about his inner child and a teddy bear with only one eye. Rita made me some nachos. Told me the whole story. She even showed me RR's crying towel and his special place in the basement. And now, well, you gotta love the man. He has my full support and i will record no disparaging remarks about him, and will curse until the third sun of Milo crashes into the Brazilian Galaxy forever.

Oh yeah, and RR can barbeque the shiat outta a pig.

[LAMfan]

All and all, I think the spread is wrongly characterized as a pass-first offense by nay-sayers. There are spreads out there like that (TT, Tiller's Purdue, etc.) but I think they are much hard to sustain because you have very little ball control, and if as we saw in last night's TT vs Ole Miss game, your QB is a bit off, you're going to get shelled (and Graham is one of the best ever in college football -- only player ever to have back to back 5000 yrd seasons, and just broke the TD record). Had they had a more effective running game, perhaps Tech would have done better.

Just my thoughts....

I've said this on here before, but not sure too many agree, but it is also clear to me. The spread option is based on the run and requires the QB to be a real breakaway threat. At WVU, RR's O averaged 70% run. The idea is to get your superior open field players in space, even if it starts 5 yards behind the line, and challenge the D to commit to extra bodies to stop the run, then counter with passes when the creep up to the line. If you can't pass, watch out!

The spread O on the other hand, is a 4 and 5 wide set with a pass emphasis. Think of Florida under Spurrier for the classic look, maybe Utah and TTech this year, or a lot of pro teams in 2 minute drills. The QB seldom runs, running back and receivers do run, but often as counters to influence the pass rush (classic draws and end arounds). The screen pass or shuttle (shovel) is also a counter to the upfield rush of the D ends.

With a team like Fla this year, the lines are more blurred. Good coaches use their talent. Tebow is pretty unique, a full back QB. Heard his pro option may be tight end. We had one of those, did fine in the pros. Wonder if anyone will give him a shot a QB?

[bighousemike84]

Well of course the Spread Option is a run first offense! The design of the offense is a numbers game. By taking the backside DE out of the play and by making the QB a viable running threat you create a numbers advantage. It is then up to the QB to read the playside DE and determine whether to hold the ball throw the ball or hand off.

http://varsityblue.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html

I recommend checking out that link. A little ways down there is a video from a couple years ago of Coach Rod explaining some of the basics of the Spread Option. He shares how the quarterback is tought to read the defense and he shows why the Spread Option is such an effective running offense

[GoBlue21]

I'm not going to judge coach rod until a few more seasons go by to say if I like him. I really don't get to see much of him on tv here. The only thing I hear in Ohio is constant negativity towards him although the people here that are fans of teams other than Ohio State speak highly of him and seem to believe that coach rod will get us back on top and beating Ohio State within a few years. Till then I don't have too much an opinion. I do like the energy I have seen on the sidelines when things went well.

I beg to differ. Living in Cincinnati, every single tUOS fan i've talked to think RichRod is the real deal and just needs some time to recruit and get his offense installed. I wouldn't say they were nervous or scared of him, but I think they realize what he is capable of doing. He may struggle again this year but his track record speaks differently.

I've been behind the hire since day one and I will continue to support RichRod until he gives me a reason not too. 2008 was about 'rebuilding' and 2009 may be the same case. I just have a totally different feeling about 2009 that I can't explain. The recruiting class he is putting together is remarkable after a 3-9 season and he still isn't done with the class yet. Even after the tUOS game, I couldn't wait to see what this guys will do in 2009, 2010 and so on.

Maybe it's the uncertainty that is so exciting! When Henne, Hart and Long returned for their senior season, I had very high expectations in 2007. After the first game, those dreams were gone. The second week was even worse, especially being in attendance and watching it first hand. Now it's back to just winning week to week and not looking at a national championship hopes before the season starts; the way it should be. Play one game at a time and only look forward to the next opponent and not the opponent 4 weeks down the road.

I like RichRod, his offense is exciting (when he has the right personnel). Every snap can go the distance and the skill positions are filled with speed and athleticism. Michigan has too much experience on offense in 2008 and they still put points on the board. Just think if Tate was QBing against Wisconsin instead of Threet on the 50 yard run, Tate possibly scores...Michigan beat a top 10 at the time, I know they fell off the map but they were a top 10 team at the time and Michigan shouldn't have won that game but they did! That's college football in a nut shell, you just never know and game's aren't played on paper....

Go Blue!!!

[LAMfan]

Well of course the Spread Option is a run first offense! The design of the offense is a numbers game. By taking the backside DE out of the play and by making the QB a viable running threat you create a numbers advantage. It is then up to the QB to read the playside DE and determine whether to hold the ball throw the ball or hand off.

http://varsityblue.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html

I recommend checking out that link. A little ways down there is a video from a couple years ago of Coach Rod explaining some of the basics of the Spread Option. He shares how the quarterback is tought to read the defense and he shows why the Spread Option is such an effective running offense

Well said! I remember well the Texas TD that beat USC in the Rose Bowl. The outside contain, linebacker I believe, collapsed down the line, so Vince ran around end to score.

[blueisbetterthanred]

I think RR is really showing what he is made of with the recruiting process. 3-9 can make some people gun shy and some other people want to come more, but he is bringing in a SOLID class any way you look at it.

Imagine what his recruiting WILL be like after a 9-3/10-2 season...

[Blue In Ohio]

I don't have anything against coach rod but I really was expecting better than 3-9 season this year. I thought we had the roster for atleast 6 wins this year as did most of the sports writers in the country. My low point came when we could not cover a reciever from the mac conference who burned us on the same play the entire game and the loss to a mac team for the first time in school history. On the bright side we were in almost every game we played this season and that with a mostly freshman line up. Based on that I think we will be real solid in years to come. Next year should be a real indicator of the progress we are making. 6 to 8 wins and a bowl is reasonable progress. With anything less I'll be dissapointed. It will be interesting to see our future bowl performances once coach rod gets his roster in place. Considering the 3-9 record coach rod is doing a stellar job of recruiting the talent we need to compete. What killed Notre dame was when willingham was there the lack of talent he was able to bring in. I think it has haunted the program for years and still does. I'd be alot more worried if we couldn't recruit right now.

[Columbusisawhore]

Q: Do you like Coach Rodriguez?

A: Meh... I hope he succeeds, because that means M succeeds. Do I think he can do it? Maybe, but he had two shots at making the big game in the past and choked in the last game both times and i don't like losing the last game of the season, because it means ANOTHER loss to sweater vest. F OSU. I've said my peace.

[ironhide]

I think we will see a much humbler coach this coming season. This is really the most attention he has ever been given in his career, and he choked on it. He got too arrogrant. That needs to be tempered.
He needs to inspire players and gain their respect. Confidence will do that, but arrogance will not unless it is tempered by great charm. RR doesn't have that. So, the arrogance must go, or at least what he lets the players see must change.
I am not buying for a minute this family values crap. Carr kissed too many players asses and never got out of them what they were capable of producing. RR won't do that, this is a huge improvement. But on the other hand, he has to hang up the abuse and the ridicule. Some kids won't take that. There are ways to expect a great deal.
I think that next year we will see the full of RR's ability, and this year we did not see any of it. Not one bit of his coaching talent. He has some or he would not have gone this far. We will see.
Another 3-9 season and he is as good as gone. Martin is very worried about filling all those expensive box seats. A bad product won't do that, and he knows it. He also knows that he looked bad during the coaching recruitment period. Very unprepared and out of touch. All of which is not good. We will see. I look for RR to be much improved as a coach and a leader and his team to do the same!

[MAIZEandBLUEsuedeshoes]

I like RR. I like his attitude towards the media. I watched all the videos on MGOBLUE--- I thought he was pretty hilarious at times, due to certain questions being asked by the media. He kinda reminds me of a gym teacher.

I had a hard time keeping my head up AT TIMES this year(2008). Some things can be shocking--whether you have been told about it in advance or not. I don't believe half the stuff anyone says(media,fans) until I see it, a lot of the time. I was shocked at not just the record(not expecting 13-0), but a handful of things. I could see 3-9 a possibility before the season ended.

RR, IMO, is trying. I tell myself almost everyday that he won't fail---because I don't think he will. If he does fail, I'd feel bad for the guy.

One last thing(LOL), he is getting his chance. I wish him the best in football and in life---after all, it's more than just about football......LOL

[NCBLUE]

I am trying hard to be patient and reserve any judgement on RR.

I would be lying if I said that this past season wasn't a disappointment or I have been 100% pleased with the way he has handled the buyout issue with WVA.

However he is in a fishbowl for the first time and needs to be given time to what he able to produce.

Saying that he should take heat for the product he put on the field in 2008 and how he handled the WVA transition but those that call for his head are being ridiculous & short sighted.

[ronleflore]

I am concerned. Sure the recruits will come, they always do, because M recruits. The winged helmet, the big house , the tradition, all that means recruiits. Last year I thought 8-4, at worst 7-5. M had way more talent than Toledo & Northwestern, yet lost at home to both. Got blown out by Illinois who lost to Western. Give the guy a chance, because you don't judge someone on one year. But 3-9 and losing to a Mac team is flat unacceptable.

[NCBLUE]

I agree Michigan should have had enough talento to just line-up and beat those two teams you mentioned and probably get to 6-6 to keep the bowl streak alive.

I also think RR has been stubborn in how he has adapted his offense to what he has talent wise, face it we probably had the worst QB performance in the country.

RR will forever be linked to one of the worst teams in the storied history of the program.

However he should be given time (3-4 years) to see what he can do after he get's his guys in place. I think in the end RR will be competing for Big Ten championships and making an occassional run at a national championship.

But his 12-13 year record will be roughly the same as LC.

[Sten Carlson]

I agree Michigan should have had enough talento to just line-up and beat those two teams you mentioned and probably get to 6-6 to keep the bowl streak alive.

I also think RR has been stubborn in how he has adapted his offense to what he has talent wise, face it we probably had the worst QB performance in the country.

I think the issue of RR being stubborn will be resolved in everyone's mind after seeing how the 2009 performs -- at which time I think everyone will be praising RR for being so stubborn and sticking to a formula that has proven successful.

If, as many people in here suggest, RR had come out with a hybrid offense better suited to the players (namely the QBs), there is no guarantee that more games would have been won as the OL and QB situation wasn't just that bad! However, there is one thing that would be guaranteed by that scheme decision -- the hindered and slowed implementation of RR's offense for the 2009 season! In addition, whether it was intended or not, I think that the 2008 season was great showcase for potential recruits -- they saw the scheme, but recognized that the personnel wasn't there, and that if they come to Michigan, they will have a very good chance of stepping in right away and making an impact as a freshman. If RR would have done the hybrid thing, many recruits would have been left thinking, "Where do I fit into this scheme?"

As it stands, it seems to be working. Forcier was on the sidelines for the Utah game and said something to the effect of, "these QBs aren't right for this system...but I am perfect for it!" I have to imagine there were recruits all over the country saying the same thing.

Again, in the years to come I think we'll all look back on 2008 and praise RR for the fact that he stuck to his guns! Yes the streak was broken, but it might very well have been broken if Carr had stayed or is some other coach had taken over.

[GoBlue21]

I think the issue of RR being stubborn will be resolved in everyone's mind after seeing how the 2009 performs -- at which time I think everyone will be praising RR for being so stubborn and sticking to a formula that has proven successful.

If, as many people in here suggest, RR had come out with a hybrid offense better suited to the players (namely the QBs), there is no guarantee that more games would have been won as the OL and QB situation wasn't just that bad! However, there is one thing that would be guaranteed by that scheme decision -- the hindered and slowed implementation of RR's offense for the 2009 season! In addition, whether it was intended or not, I think that the 2008 season was great showcase for potential recruits -- they saw the scheme, but recognized that the personnel wasn't there, and that if they come to Michigan, they will have a very good chance of stepping in right away and making an impact as a freshman. If RR would have done the hybrid thing, many recruits would have been left thinking, "Where do I fit into this scheme?"

As it stands, it seems to be working. Forcier was on the sidelines for the Utah game and said something to the effect of, "these QBs aren't right for this system...but I am perfect for it!" I have to imagine there were recruits all over the country saying the same thing.

Again, in the years to come I think we'll all look back on 2008 and praise RR for the fact that he stuck to his guns! Yes the streak was broken, but it might very well have been broken if Carr had stayed or is some other coach had taken over.

Thank you Sten! Exactly my thoughts but you probably type faster...Lol!

[NCBLUE]

I agree for the most part. I know personnally it has been a tough year patience wise to go through. However he must be given time before anyone can snap to quick judgments. I do not mind people/fans applying a little heat to him afterall everyone is accountable for what they produce. But he should get the time to get his players in and time for everyone to truley understand his system. It is his right as head coach to mold the program as he sees fit.

[Blue In Ohio]

The season was sacrificed for the greater good of the future. Kudos to Coach Rod for not giving a damn what people think of him and standing by what he believes in. I think part of the strategy for this last season was to implement the new offense as soon as possible to get the team experienced with it. We probably could have ran a pro style and gotten 6 wins to get the bowl but what would we have done next year with the new system and nobody familiar with it. Probably another six wins. I think what Rich Rod did was both a wise and brave choice by getting started immediately. I'm most interested with a good long term plan and long term sucess for Michigan football. Putting off the inevitable for one more year would only prolong the misery for us michigan fans. I now look foreward to next year more than ever and have every reason to think we will see good progress with things. Just like I've said before. I do not see a big ten team or anybody else going out to pasadena with a pro style offense and beating USC at their own game. Nobody can match that talent. They must and can be outsmarted. For god sakes were Michigan and should be able to do that.

[Buckeye Sweetie]

Despite it all, I still think he's hot. Maybe not as as hot as Les, but still.

[wolverine]

lets see

under RR michigan......

went 3-8 worst season ever at UM
lost to a mac team for the first time ever
was last in the big ten in offense
was last in the country on 3rd down offense and defense
lost to all 3 of michigans hated rivals first time ever

and you ask if I like RR....well He needs to prove to me he can win...Ill give him 2 more seasons now before i say wheather or not I like him

[bighousemike84]

http://mvictors.com/?p=1856

John Bacon interviews Rich Rodriguez. Coach Rod gives a good interview that I enjoyed listening to

[ronleflore]

How do you feel about Coach Rich Rodriguez? Do you like him, think hes alright, hate him, despise him? Or are you indifferent as long as he is winning?

I personally love the guy. I know he will succeed at Michigan and I am proud to call him the coach. It angers me when my Sucky friends try to bash him or falsely accuse him.

One of the biggest reasons why I like Coach Rod is the excitement, youth, energy that he has brought back into Michigan. Coach Carr was a good coach I have a great amount of respect for him and what he did as Ms head coach. Unfortunately Carrs style of coaching was very reserved. Seeing Coach Rod chest bump Minor last fall made me smile. That kind of atmosphere is conducive to success. 18 year old football players want to have fun. USC is a monster because of the whole Hollywood thing but I think more than anything Pete Carrol is an exciting guy to play for. He is so much a kid himself, he loves the game of football and he brings a very laid back atmosphere to his program. When it matters he gets the job done but he does it in a fun way.

Im not saying that Coach Rod is infallible. He has said or not said things that I disagreed with but reality is that I will never be completely happy with everything he does and I shouldnt have to be. Know one is perfect and to expect him to be is unfair


Bighouse mike, I see a trend here. Do you like RR. Do you like the AD. OK whats next, do you like b-line, Do you like your boi friend? You are a good doobie BHM, so come stronger! I know you can.