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14 more days until...
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Quote[size=18]74 more days until...[/size]
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YES!!!!
BTW, if anyone wants to go to an Appalachian game this year, my friend has 4 season tickets.
Trust me, it's fun. LOTS of fun.
aahhhhhhhhhh memories
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJiMtKGaw6Q[/media]
Can't get here soon enough.
Sorry Dave.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrXMPvaA8tI&feature=related[/media]
Still the greatest play in my opinion.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nc2XsimM90
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhWVvsrq5k&feature=related :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Sorry Dave.
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Oh no you didn't. ;)
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Good Lord that's one of the greatest radio calls in the history of the planet. When Larry Munson says, "Run Lindsey" , at the 15 second mark I get goose bumps every time.
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I get it, I'll start my own football thread [smiley=happy.gif]
Is it August, yet?
QuoteI get it, I'll start my own football thread [smiley=happy.gif]
;D
If I could watch more of the UEFA I would. I need to look around and see if I can find it on somewhere.
QuoteQuotehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhWVvsrq5k&feature=related :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Good Lord that's one of the greatest radio calls in the history of the planet. When Larry Munson says, "Run Lindsey" , at the 15 second mark I get goose bumps every time.
I think I started to tear up earlier :-/
10-04-08! 'nuff said.
Quote10-04-08! 'nuff said.
please elaborate :-?just looked at Dawgs 08 schedule :-/ :-/ :-/
QuoteQuote10-04-08! 'nuff said.
please elaborate :-?just looked at Dawgs 08 schedule :-/ :-/ :-/
I am just sitting here waiting for the other 2 to chip in.......
QuoteQuoteI get it, I'll start my own football thread [smiley=happy.gif]
;D
If I could watch more of the UEFA I would. I need to look around and see if I can find it on somewhere.
So, I'm reading the paper yesterday and damned if Germany vs. Austria wasn't on ESPN yesterday during the day. I need to pay closer attention.
QuoteQuoteQuote10-04-08! 'nuff said.
please elaborate :-?just looked at Dawgs 08 schedule :-/ :-/ :-/
I am just sitting here waiting for the other 2 to chip in.......
It's in Lincoln, and it's Homecoming. One of my brothers is going to the game. I'm trying to see if I can go. I haven't been to a games since Solich was coach. That's how much disdain I had for Callahan.
QuoteQuoteQuote10-04-08! 'nuff said.
please elaborate :-?just looked at Dawgs 08 schedule :-/ :-/ :-/
I am just sitting here waiting for the other 2 to chip in.......
Ha, I missed this. Man, I can't believe they want to be humiliated at homecoming like that. ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote10-04-08! 'nuff said.
please elaborate :-?just looked at Dawgs 08 schedule :-/ :-/ :-/
I am just sitting here waiting for the other 2 to chip in.......
Ha, I missed this. Man, I can't believe they want to be humiliated at homecoming like that. ;)
Actually, that's kinda what I'm thinking :-/
'Bout time you two showed! ;D
[size=18]10 weeks = 70 Days[/size]
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QuoteQuoteQuoteI get it, I'll start my own football thread [smiley=happy.gif]
;D
If I could watch more of the UEFA I would. I need to look around and see if I can find it on somewhere.
So, I'm reading the paper yesterday and damned if Germany vs. Austria wasn't on ESPN yesterday during the day. I need to pay closer attention.
all the games are televised on the espn family of networks
[size=20]9 weeks >>> 63 days[/size]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGz3nDohWR8[/media]
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI get it, I'll start my own football thread [smiley=happy.gif]
;D
If I could watch more of the UEFA I would. I need to look around and see if I can find it on somewhere.
So, I'm reading the paper yesterday and damned if Germany vs. Austria wasn't on ESPN yesterday during the day. I need to pay closer attention.
all the games are televised on the espn family of networks
The worldwide feed for today's just ended Germany-Turkey semi-final went down several times due to a power-failure. Two goals including the one that tied it up was missed. The end of the game was missed too. You'd think the Swiss could afford a good power-grid with all that money they've horded. A lightening bolt took the game out. The fans must have went nuts. I know the rather large Turk population in Toronto are having a bad day, but they did good making it this far.
no clue if this is the countown you're talking about since i can't view your pics but this is all you need to know if this is what i think it is:
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Quoteno clue if this is the countown you're talking about since i can't view your pics but this is all you need to know if this is what i think it is:
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you ARE kidding RIGHT :-/
QuoteQuoteno clue if this is the countown you're talking about since i can't view your pics but this is all you need to know if this is what i think it is:
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you ARE kidding RIGHT :-/
I dunno, I think the Big 10 will take it this year...
2006 Rose Bowl: USC- 32 Michigan- 18
2006 BCS Championship: Florida- 41 THE Ohio State University- 14
2007 Rose Bowl- USC- 49 Illinois- 17
2007 BCS Championship: LSU- 38 THE Ohio State University- 24
It's coming soon.
QuoteQuoteQuoteno clue if this is the countown you're talking about since i can't view your pics but this is all you need to know if this is what i think it is:
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you ARE kidding RIGHT :-/
I dunno, I think the Big 10 will take it this year...
2006 Rose Bowl: USC- 32 Michigan- 18
2006 BCS Championship: Florida- 41 THE Ohio State University- 14
2007 Rose Bowl- USC- 49 Illinois- 17
2007 BCS Championship: LSU- 38 THE Ohio State University- 24
those were just practice years--this is the year we've been planning for :D
updated rankings
1. Georgia Bulldogs
Bulldogs coach Mark Richt has some lingering personnel issues as preseason camp approaches. Starting fullback Brannan Southerland, one of the country's best lead blockers, will miss the first five games with a foot injury. Possible starting defensive end Jeremy Lomax and offensive lineman Clint Boling have pending legal problems; Lomax was arrested on concealed weapons charges and Boling was charged with DUI. But QB Matthew Stafford and RB Knowshon Moreno keep the expectations high in Athens.
2. Ohio State Buckeyes
Starting quarterback Todd Boeckman better stay healthy after backup Antonio Henton transferred to Division I-AA Georgia Southern. Henton's departure opens the door for highly regarded freshman Terrelle Pryor, who might be utilized like Florida's Tim Tebow was used as a freshman.
3. Oklahoma Sooners
Sooners coach Bob Stoops spent much of the spring talking to boosters about his team's 5-1 record in Big 12 championship games. But many OU boosters still want to know what went wrong in Oklahoma's 1-4 record in its past five bowl games. Oklahoma's players are reminded of their 48-28 loss to West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl each time they walk into the school's football complex. A banner displays a quote from Mountaineers quarterback Patrick White, who said his team "wanted it more."
4. USC Trojans
A video of USC assistant coach Brennan Carroll putting walk-ons through a tryout was yanked off YouTube after some viewers objected to the coach's foul language. Trojans coach Pete Carroll said the video was a spoof and his program was only trying to have fun. What's not funny: The NCAA is poking around alleged rules violations involving former Trojans basketball star O.J. Mayo -- and is still trying to get to the bottom of the Reggie Bush scandal.
5. Florida Gators
Bad news for Florida's opponents: Speedy junior receiver Percy Harvin is ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason heel surgery. Gators coach Urban Meyer believes his offense might be better than it was a year ago, when Florida led the SEC in scoring with 42.5 points per game. Just don't ask Meyer if quarterback Tim Tebow will run the football less often in 2008; that subject remains taboo in Gainesville.
6. Clemson Tigers
Tigers coach Tommy Bowden can begin feeling the pressure from his new $1.83 million contract. Clemson will try to win its first ACC title under Bowden without starting middle linebacker Cortney Vincent, who was dismissed from the team in May. Vincent started 12 of 13 games and had 68 tackles and seven tackles for loss. The Tigers will now be without their top four linebackers from last season.
7. West Virginia Mountaineers
Mountaineers coach Bill Stewart dismissed safety Charles Pugh from the team following his arrest for allegedly using a stolen credit card. Pugh is the fourth West Virginia player -- and third potential defensive starter -- to be dismissed from the team by Stewart. Linebacker John Holmes and defensive lineman James Ingram were kicked off the team following their arrests for possession of marijuana. Stewart allowed former running back Jason Gwaltney to rejoin the team, but he won't be eligible to play during the 2008 season.
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders
The battle for the starting tailback job got a little thinner when Red Raiders coach Mike Leach suspended junior Kobey Lewis from the team for an unspecified violation of team rules. Lewis, who ran 50 times for 189 yards and two touchdowns in 2007, left spring practice in a four-player battle for the starting job. Shannon Woods, Baron Batch and Aaron Crawford will continue the competition during preseason camp. Safety Steven Harris, a special-teams standout, also was suspended for the 2008 season.
9. Missouri Tigers
The defending Big 12 North champions started voluntary summer workouts a week earlier for the second year in a row. The Tigers are without junior receiver Danario Alexander, who caught 37 passes for 417 yards and two touchdowns last season. Alexander underwent surgery earlier this month to repair damage in his left knee. There is good news for Missouri coach Gary Pinkel. Tight end Chase Coffman is fully recovered from surgery to remove bone spurs from his ankle.
10. Auburn Tigers
New offensive coordinator Tony Franklin still hasn't settled on a starting quarterback, so offseason workouts will be very important for Chris Todd and Kodi Burns. Todd, a JC transfer, seems to have a better understanding of Franklin's spread offense, but he was plagued by shoulder problems during spring practice. Burns is a better runner, but Franklin wants to see more consistency from the sophomore.
There must be some sort of mistake. Mizzou is clearly better than all the rest of those pretenders. Especially the Luckeyes. ;)
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i should use this as my avatar during football season--! i admit last year our sched was easy--what about the season before? and this year we've got USC early...
That pic is soooo tiny, though.
does this work? i'm wicked-re-tawded when it comes to posting stuff-i can't view it at work so i'm not sure
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Aww. Aren't you cute.
THE!!!!ONEONEOENE OHIO state will have a good season... the only difference between this season and the last is the gutsy addition of USC. An obvious sign that they know they'll need to defeat someone credible for another title bid.
Youngstown State w
Ohio w
@ USC L
Troy w
Minnesota w
@ Wiscon w
Purdue w
@ Mich St w
Penn St w
@ Northwestern w
@ Illi L
Michi w
Just hope you don't have to face an SEC team in the post season. Yikes.
QuoteAww. Aren't you cute.
THE!!!!ONEONEOENE OHIO state will have a good season... the only difference between this season and the last is the gutsy addition of USC. An obvious sign that they know they'll need to defeat someone credible for another title bid.
Youngstown State w
Ohio w
@ USC L
Troy w
Minnesota w
@ Wiscon w
Purdue w
@ Mich St w
Penn St w
@ Northwestern w
@ Illi L
Michi w
Just hope you don't have to face an SEC team in the post season. Yikes.
WE ARE READY FOR THE SEC---YOU CAN ONLY BE BEATEN SO MANY TIMES !! it's gonna be like when rocky comes back to beat apollo ---first we are going to start w/USC early on ; -) oh we play them in 2009, too...HOME that time. our conference is weak, no doubt--maybe if PSU gets rid of paterno and son (sorry to PSU fans i love joe pa but he needs to go) maybe they will be competitive--i give U of Scum another year under Rodriguez-they should also be competitive in the future.
Look out for Michigan State.
QuoteLook out for Michigan State.
basketball? ha PFFFFFFFTTTT..kidding---we will---be looking out for them and Illinois--JUICE!
Yeah, I think Illi is going to beat them again.
Oh, and as far as Alabama goes...
@ Clemson w
Tulane w
WKU w
@ Arkansas L
@ Georgia L
Kentucky w
Mississippi w
@ Tennessee w
Arkansas St w
LSU L
Mississippi St w
Auburn w
Number 67 Baaaaaby! That still gets us a bowl bid!
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1144&CID=815979
Alabama... maybe #24?
[size=20]8 WEEKS! 56 DAYS!![/size]
SI's 10 Defining Games of 2008
1. Ohio State at USC, Sept. 13. This showdown of likely top five teams is as much about credibility as anything. After consecutive BCS title game whitewashings, the Buckeyes desperately need a win, or at least a down-to-the-wire finish, to show they're capable of competing at the highest level. New Trojans starting QB Mark Sanchez, meanwhile, will be under the prime-time spotlight.
2. Florida vs. Georgia, Nov. 1. While the annual Cocktail Party in Jacksonville is always a huge deal for Dawgs and Gators fans, rarely has it garnered the type of national attention that will likely surround the game should both teams maintain their hold in the national-title race. Florida has won 15 of the past 18 meetings, but Georgia seemed to break the hex with an emotional 42-30 win last season.
3. Georgia at Arizona State, Sept. 20. Long before the Dawgs get their shot at the Gators, they'll need to survive both the desert heat and a program on the rise in a rare (for Georgia) intersectional matchup. Sun Devils QB Rudy Carpenter is a proven commodity, but he'll need a dramatically improved offensive line to survive Georgia's suffocating defensive front. ASU allowed 55 sacks last season.
4. Oklahoma vs. Texas, Oct. 11. While it's no guarantee the two Red River rivals will make it to their Shootout unscathed -- Oklahoma faces early challenges from Cincinnati, Washington and TCU; Texas faces old nemesis Arkansas -- they're still likely to be vying for no less than a Big 12 championship. Between them, the two schools have won five of the past six crowns (though the Sooners claimed all but one of those).
5. Ohio State at Wisconsin, Oct. 4. While many cynics assume the loaded Buckeyes will once again cruise through the "soft" Big Ten, this game represents an unquestioned challenge. The last time these teams played in Madison, in 2003, the Badgers snapped a 19-game Ohio State winning streak -- and that was before Wisconsin began its current run of four-straight seasons of nine or more victories.
6. LSU at Auburn, Sept. 20. No SEC rivalry has been more intense in recent years than this one. The winner has gone on to claim the West Division title in six of the past eight seasons, and the past four meetings have all been decided by six points or less. Whoever wins will pave the path for even bigger games later on -- both face Georgia and Alabama, while Auburn hosts Tennessee and LSU visits Florida.
7. Texas at Texas Tech, Nov. 1. The schedule sets up favorably for the Red Raiders -- who return QB Graham Harrell, WR Michael Crabtree and eight other starters on offense -- to make a run at their first Big 12 South title, but to do so they'll almost certainly have to snap their five-game losing streak to the Longhorns. The ever-outspoken Mike Leach claims poor officiating contributed to the past two defeats.
8. Missouri vs. Kansas, Nov. 29. It is highly unlikely this year's Border War will carry quite the same gargantuan stakes as last season, particularly for the Jayhawks, who play a much tougher schedule this season. Don't be surprised, however, if Chase Daniel and the Tigers go into this game with multiple title aspirations, especially since they face neither Oklahoma nor Texas Tech during the regular season.
9. Auburn at West Virginia, Oct. 23. While the game has no bearing on the Mountaineers' attempt to repeat as Big East champs, a victory over a respected SEC foe would do wonders for their résumé should they enter the national-title discussion. This Thursday-night showcase is also likely to play a key role in West Virginia QB Pat White's quest for the Heisman.
10. BYU at Utah, Nov. 22. If the pundits are correct, the highly touted Cougars (22-4 over the past two seasons) could go into their season-ending rivalry game with a BCS berth on the line. It's not inconceivable, however, that the Utes could be playing for the same stakes. They return nearly the entire offense after winning eight of their last nine a year ago -- the sole defeat coming on a last-second touchdown by BYU in Provo.
here you go Brad.
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=823099
I guessed #24, so that's lower than I expected but not too much.
QuoteWe're guessing Alabama beats at least one of the four potential preseason top-10 teams on their schedule (Clemson, Georgia, LSU and Auburn) on the way to an 8-5 finish that includes an appearance in the Cotton, Chick-fil-A or Music City bowls.
The Chick-fil-A Bowl would be a great entry for BAMA.
QuoteI guessed #24, so that's lower than I expected but not too much.
QuoteWe're guessing Alabama beats at least one of the four potential preseason top-10 teams on their schedule (Clemson, Georgia, LSU and Auburn) on the way to an 8-5 finish that includes an appearance in the Cotton, Chick-fil-A or Music City bowls.
The Chick-fil-A Bowl would be a great entry for BAMA.
P.Bryant would probably rather eat his checkered hat than coach in the chicken nugget bowl.... ;D
Yeah, but Paul Bryant had seven national championship teams - anything less than a ring wasn't good enough for him.
Nick Saban needs a few years to get us within winning the west, much less the conference, much less the national.
top 2008 Running Backs
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/viewCFSE.asp?selposition=5
Quotetop 2008 Running Backs
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/viewCFSE.asp?selposition=5
Look for my boy Demarco Murray to move up that list ;)
Is it time to start all the big 12 smack talk, crispy, bh, mj, I can't wait for the season to start ;D
At least MO, OK, & TX will be good. I expect NE to be mediocre this season. They have a lot of Callahan recruits still to deal with. They might surprise me but I look for a .500 season. :-/ Maybe Osborne's return as AD and Palini's return will fire them up. They certainly needed it after the embarrasing season last year. ugh that was just painful to watch.
QuoteThey certainly needed it after the embarrasing season last year. ugh that was just painful to watch.
what on earth do you mean?
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Gee thanks. I almost had that out of my memory.
[size=24]7 WEEKS!!!! 49 DAYS!!!![/size]
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[size=18]Alabama is going 11-2. You heard it here first.[/size]
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[size=18]Alabama is going 11-2. You heard it here first.[/size]
Who are the losses to....Is one of them to the Dawgs???? ;) ;) ;) So much love will turn to HATE really soon ;D....I love the picture of Jim Jones... ;D
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[size=18]Alabama is going 11-2. You heard it here first.[/size]
someone should photoshop a halo around saban's head...
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[size=18]Alabama is going 11-2. You heard it here first.[/size]
I used to pull for Bama in the West half of the SEC...now that Nick Saban is coach!!! Screw Bama! He is a money hungry idiot! He got my favorite blog spot in the history of blog spots shut down.
someone should photoshop a halo around saban's head...
I used to pull for Bama in the West half of the SEC...now that Nick Saban is coach!!! Screw Bama! He is a money hungry idiot! He got my favorite blog spot in the history of blog spots shut down. SEC POON.COM
That was the best blog spot ever! Gorgeous southern women sporting their team colors! I hate you Nick Saban! HATE HATE HATE!!!!
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[size=18]Alabama is going 11-2. You heard it here first.[/size]
Ewok
Not a chance! you guys will be lucky as hell to get 9 wins this year! The west is tough....i think you guys are a couple of years away from a record that strong
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[size=18]Alabama is going 11-2. You heard it here first.[/size]
Ewok
Not a chance! you guys will be lucky as hell to get 9 wins this year! The west is tough....i think you guys are a couple of years away from a record that strong
Dudes... I'm a pretty realistic BAMA fan who enjoys playing the role of the typical BAMMER during the lead-up weeks to the season... The typical BAMMER, the one who expects a National Title every single year, is what makes rooting for this team so fun, for me... Ever heard the expression living in hope, dying in despair? Yeah.
I already said in this very thread that it may be at least three years before we're winning the West, much less the conference, much less the Nation.
[size=18]Expect me to predict an undefeated season before the season starts. [/size]
QuoteI used to pull for Bama in the West half of the SEC...now that Nick Saban is coach!!! Screw Bama! He is a money hungry idiot! He got my favorite blog spot in the history of blog spots shut down. SEC POON.COM
That was the best blog spot ever! Gorgeous southern women sporting their team colors! I hate you Nick Saban! HATE HATE HATE!!!!
Dude, you're an idiot, SECPoon will never be taken down...
[link=http://poonsec.blogspot.com/]BEST WEBSITE EVER![/link]
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[link=http://poonsec.blogspot.com/]BEST WEBSITE EVER![/link]
not safe for work (yikes!)
QuoteQuote[size=18]Alabama is going 11-2. You heard it here first.[/size]
Who are the losses to....Is one of them to the Dawgs????
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I was thinking about the Dogs, yesterday... of all of the teams out there, the one with the best chance of having a disappointing season is the Bulldogs... If they don't win the title, this will be considered a bad year by some. I love Richt, and the Dogs (except when we play them)... my partiality comes from being a Georgian native, though. I want to see them representing the SEC.
I think if this year was a
really good one for us, we could win 8 or 9... I don't see us beating Georgia or LSU, and I'm expecting one ridiculous upset (probably Arkansas, or Tennessee).
I grew up in Athens. One thing is for sure.The Dawgs ALWAYS have a "stinker" game. I'm not going to elaborate.By stinker,I mean no national championships since 1980. The talent has been there....the coaching has SOMETIMES been there(see Ray Goff)....I just don't know. Do you think nowdays resident of the Classic City Tom E. could give us a Dawgs update...
[size=20]6 weeks! 42 days![/size]
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[size=16]The 2008-2009 Head Coach of the Year[/size]
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(and National Champion)
STOP STOP STOP.....shit,things are going to get UGLY this year :-/
QuoteSTOP STOP STOP.....shit,things are going to get UGLY this year :-/
it got ugly last year? hmmmm.....
http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1188143163
BTW: I just wanted to remind everyone that [size=18]LSU beat Ohio State 38-24 in last year's BCS Title Game, once again showing the nation that the SEC is the most dominant conference in the land![/size]
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I had nothing to do with it. I'm a HUGE BAMA fan. I'll have no dog in this fight this year. USF will surprise nobody and Maryland will be well, Maryland.
Quote[size=16]The 2008-2009 Head Coach of the Year[/size]
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(and National Champion)
Bama prob has 1 more year before Saban bails out on them. When he does you can have Fulmer. ;)
GO VOLS!
Just in case y'all want to brush up on this year's National Champion....
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/insider/news/story?id=3479719&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2finsider%2fnews%2fstory%3fid%3d3479719
Tracy, don't you mean THE Ohio State.
ugh
I thought I forgot that whole fight.......
A nice Saban ditty, courtesy of some LSU fans
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should be on everyone's summer reading list!!!!
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Quoteshould be on everyone's summer reading list!!!!
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This is a joke right.....damn I can see the gloves coming off already >:(
Step 1 for being a winner: Get a sweater vest
Step 2 : Quit getting the shit slapped out of you by SEC....
Step 3: Don't schedule USC.
So... who is the better team - Florida or Georgia?
QuoteSo... who is the better team - Florida or Georgia?
I think Georgia's year is 2009. I think their O line needs one more year. Of course, anything can happen, but I think Florida has a better year than Georgia this year. Georgia really should have lost to Vanderbilt last year, and Bama had their shot; I never believed Georgia was that good in the first place...
COUNTDOWN UPDATE!!! ERROR ERROR
The NCAA 2008 College football season starts August 23rd with Fort Valley State at Valdosta State. I made an error in my calculations, fguring the season started August 28th with Vanderbilt at Miami of Ohio.
So, let's do some quick math and come up with the new countdown, ok, carry the 1, add 4, total that out, and...............
PRESTO!
[size=20]5 WEEKS !!! 35 DAYS !!!![/size]
I thought the eyes were the first thing to go old man!!!
GO HUSKERS!
QuoteI thought the eyes were the first thing to go old man!!!
no. I think it's distinguishing the fact that Fort Valley State at Valdosta State is college football; I guess it's all downhill from here :-/
If you find yourself betting on that game, YOU have a problem. Seriously never heard of either school.
QuoteIf you find yourself betting on that game, YOU have a problem. Seriously never heard of either school.
reminds me of waiting tables in college and people pulling out absurd bets on the WAC games around 9 PM to try to make up for a bad day. Midnight, pulling hard for Hawaii to beat Fresno St and some crazy shit like that, having no idea how good/bad either team is, just knowing you have to make up the money, some how, for Michigan St blowing that 16 point lead to Notre Dame and costing you a couple of dimes.... I don't miss that!
QuoteIf you find yourself betting on that game, YOU have a problem. Seriously never heard of either school.
Sadly being a Georgia native, I know where BOTH those schools are :D
QuoteStep 3: Don't schedule USC.
beating USC is going to be the first step in redeeming ourselves against the SEC ;-) as for the sweater vest, that is a strategic plan so the players can always see him on the sidelines. oh and it's damn sexy, too. i have one myself--
QuoteQuoteStep 3: Don't schedule USC.
beating USC is going to be the first step in redeeming ourselves against the SEC --
USC is in the Pac 10
QuoteQuoteQuoteStep 3: Don't schedule USC.
beating USC is going to be the first step in redeeming ourselves against the SEC --
USC is in the Pac 10
beating a non-BIG TEN or non-MAC team will help redeem us-our schedule last year was embarassing
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteStep 3: Don't schedule USC.
beating USC is going to be the first step in redeeming ourselves against the SEC --
USC is in the Pac 10
beating a non-BIG TEN or non-MAC team will help redeem us-our schedule last year was embarassing
hell beat someone besides old blue....you know the "M" word ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteStep 3: Don't schedule USC.
beating USC is going to be the first step in redeeming ourselves against the SEC --
USC is in the Pac 10
beating a non-BIG TEN or non-MAC team will help redeem us-our schedule last year was embarassing
hell beat someone besides old blue....you know the "M" word ;D
wow, beating a non-SEC team will redeem the buckeyes against the SEC? ;D it's worse than I thought!
QuoteJust in case y'all want to brush up on this year's National Champion....
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Easy there BH let's win your conference first. Hope to see you the first week of December ;)
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...Another day, another "Nick Saban football is just like war" reference. We love you Nicky. From the Sporting News:
HOOVER, Ala. -- Nick Saban is at it again.
Known for making some interesting references, the Alabama coach went back into movie/war mode on Thursday when responding to LSU coach Les Miles' derogatory remarks about the Crimson Tide.
Miles told supporters on Sunday not to get too excited about their win against 'Bama last season because "it seems like a lot of teams in Louisiana beat that team," a dig at UA's loss to Louisiana Monroe last season.
Saban said:
"Well, he told the truth. He told it like it was. So you know, we need to earn it."
Now comes the good part, when he cites the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan."
"You know, that's what the guy told Private Ryan. Private Ryan told Tom Hanks on the bridge after 12 guys got killed getting him out of there, Tom Hanks says, 'Earn this.'
"We need to earn the respect. We need to earn it. So that's what we need to do. That's what we'll work to do. That's what we're trying to do."
At least he got the reference correct. Go to about the 7:00 mark.
Fun side story, as Saban was saying this, someone behind me asked, "Is he having a stroke?"
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F Carson Palmer! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! i can't wait for USC.
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QuoteF Carson Palmer! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! i can't wait for USC.
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Penny,how do you like your crow? Broiled ,fried,or sauteed? For your sake I hope the "Luck-Eyes" go un-defeated
QuoteF Carson Palmer! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! i can't wait for USC.
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Are all Ohio State fans homophobic? jeeeez, how tasteless.
I guess your logic is that since Palmer plays for the bungles, then he should be an Ohio State fan, since he went to USC? Well, how would you feel if Ted Ginn started pulling for U of Miami just b/c he plays for the Dolphins? You'd be on board with that, right? Former Buckeye pulling for Miami over Ohio St. b/c he plays for the Dolphins? Get a grip (or a clue?).
Awww SHIT....stoke the fire,the gas can IS ready
Sept !3 can't get here fast enough. 8:00 USC v OSU
Pennylane, just want to ask you a question, and i think i know the answer as you seem to be a legitimate fan(however diluted your thoughts are), after the trojans do unspeakable things to your buckeyes are you going to come back on here and own up to it. There was a notable buckeye fan on this board in the past who wore people out with all that buckeye talk but when they lost there was a laundry list of excuses.
Let me say that my alma matter, I think, is pretty comparable to yours. I root for the finest football team in all the land OU. We both lost back to back national title games. Both coaches won the title in the second year at the school after long championship droughts, etc. etc. etc.... Anywhoo just wanted to say good luck on the year, and hope to see you in here on Sept. 14th talking about how you guys can still get in the title game ;) I mean, you'll have a shot, you play in the Big 10 :-/
QuotePennylane, just want to ask you a question, and i think i know the answer as you seem to be a legitimate fan(however diluted your thoughts are), after the trojans do unspeakable things to your buckeyes are you going to come back on here and own up to it. There was a notable buckeye fan on this board in the past who wore people out with all that buckeye talk but when they lost there was a laundry list of excuses.
Let me say that my alma matter, I think, is pretty comparable to yours. I root for the finest football team in all the land OU. We both lost back to back national title games. Both coaches won the title in the second year at the school after long championship droughts, etc. etc. etc.... Anywhoo just wanted to say good luck on the year, and hope to see you in here on Sept. 14th talking about how you guys can still get in the title game ;) I mean, you'll have a shot, you play in the Big 10 :-/
i will be on here regardless! don't worry---i grew up in the john cooper era, not the woody hayes era, so i'm used to being dissappointed, not to mention the last couple of years. i will eat crow and take all the abuse IF by some chance USC beats us by a FG in the last few secs (because that's all it would be!) you can copy and paste and quote me--i don't care. i love my team, i love my coach and yes, i love our homophobic, racist ohioan fans---that's how i roll. i can't change where i came from--oh and i think making fun of a QB's sexual prowess is the only way ohioans could fight back--so yeah, it was cheap and immature--but don't take it so seriously---i would hate us, too if i was carson palmer....umm..but i'm not so go buckeyes, come Sept 13th, IT's ALL HAPPENING ;D
now check this out---this is great
http://nextround.net/2008/07/25/20-mangino-inspired-our-coach-shirts-for-other-college-football-programs/
Did you say racist? Let me tell you a story... Uh, no.
QuoteDid you say racist? Let me tell you a story... Uh, no.
i get ribbing for that a lot so i thought i'd throw it in there
let me just say, for the record, to be written in stone, I take NONE OF THIS personally. None of it. It's all good hearted, blunt, stupid, un-pc ribbing of football teams, no more, no less. And I''ll go over the top, but it's all in fun. I'm an Ole Miss fan for Gods' sakes! :'(
just wanted to clarify that before it begins. Some people lose sight of the fact (and rightfully so) that it's all just a game and all for fun.
oh yeah, GO TO HELL ALABAMA!
Quotelet me just say, for the record, to be written in stone, I take NONE OF THIS personally. None of it. It's all good hearted, blunt, stupid, un-pc ribbing of football teams, no more, no less. And I''ll go over the top, but it's all in fun. I'm an Ole Miss fan for Gods' sakes! :'(
just wanted to clarify that before it begins. Some people lose sight of the fact (and rightfully so) that it's all just a game and all for fun.
oh yeah, GO TO HELL ALABAMA!
Uh-oh I smell an angry Ewok waddling our way :)
Quotelet me just say, for the record, to be written in stone, I take NONE OF THIS personally. None of it. It's all good hearted, blunt, stupid, un-pc ribbing of football teams, no more, no less. And I''ll go over the top, but it's all in fun.
I'm in the same boat... as long as nobody goes psycho this year, the upcoming official NCAA Football thread is going to be the most fun thread in the world.
QuoteI'm an Ole Miss fan for Gods' sakes! :'(
:'(
Yeah, it's too bad. But Houston Nut will do some great things over there.
Quoteoh yeah, GO TO HELL ALABAMA!
Alabama 42
Ole Miss 14
QuoteQuotelet me just say, for the record, to be written in stone, I take NONE OF THIS personally. None of it. It's all good hearted, blunt, stupid, un-pc ribbing of football teams, no more, no less. And I''ll go over the top, but it's all in fun. I'm an Ole Miss fan for Gods' sakes! :'(
just wanted to clarify that before it begins. Some people lose sight of the fact (and rightfully so) that it's all just a game and all for fun.
oh yeah, GO TO HELL ALABAMA!
Uh-oh I smell an angry Ewok waddling our way :)
Dude, you totally called it, haha.
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Quotelet me just say, for the record, to be written in stone, I take NONE OF THIS personally. None of it. It's all good hearted, blunt, stupid, un-pc ribbing of football teams, no more, no less. And I''ll go over the top, but it's all in fun. I'm an Ole Miss fan for Gods' sakes! :'(
just wanted to clarify that before it begins. Some people lose sight of the fact (and rightfully so) that it's all just a game and all for fun.
oh yeah, GO TO HELL ALABAMA!
Same here. I would ask that you hold no punches when ripping on my team, when we lose meaningless games to who knows and when we choke off our bowl game where we will most likely be a favorite. And I won't hold back either, it's what makes this thread awesome. So talk some smack and give some as well ;)
USA Today Top 25 Coaches' Poll
Ranking of team (with first-place votes)
1. Georgia (22) — 2007 record 11-2, Points: 1,438
2. Southern California (14) — 11-2, Points: 1,430
3. Ohio State (14) — 11-2, Points: 1,392
4. Oklahoma (3) — 11-3, Points: 1,329
5. Florida (5) — 9-4, Points: 1,293
6. LSU (3) — 12-2, Points: 1,163
7. Missouri — 12-2, Points: 1,143
8. West Virginia — 11-2, Points: 1,008
9. Clemson — 9-4, Points: 999
10. Texas — 10-3, Points: 979
11. Auburn — 9-4, Points: 888
12. Wisconsin — 9-4, Points: 747
13. Kansas — 12-1, Points: 714
14. Texas Tech — 9-4, Points: 644
15. Virginia Tech — 11-3, Points: 568
16. Arizona State — 10-3, Points: 560
17. Brigham Young — 11-2, Points: 547
18. Tennessee — 10-4, Points: 506
19. Illinois — 9-4, Points: 422
20. Oregon — 9-4, Points: 399
21. South Florida — 9-4, Points: 350
22. Penn State — 9-4, Points: 313
23. Wake Forest — 9-4, Points: 203
24. Michigan — 9-4, Points: 112
25. Fresno State — 9-4, Points: 91
Others receiving votes
Alabama (7-6) 83; South Carolina (6-6) 64; Utah (9-4) 60; Florida State (7-6) 53; Rutgers (8-5) 53; Boston College (11-3) 47; California (7-6) 41; Pittsburgh (5-7) 34; Boise State (10-3) 25; Oregon State (9-4) 23; Nebraska (5-7) 17; Cincinnati (10-3) 13; Virginia (9-4) 12; Connecticut (9-4) 9; Michigan State (7-6) 9; Mississippi State (8-5) 6; Kentucky (8-5) 5; Notre Dame (3-9) 5; TCU (8-5) 5; Maryland (6-7) 4; North Carolina (4-8) 3; Texas A&M (7-6) 3; UCLA (6-7) 3; Central Florida (10-4) 2; Georgia Tech (7-6) 2; Louisville (6-6) 2; Arizona (5-7) 1; Colorado (6-7) 1; Oklahoma State (7-6) 1; Tulsa (10-4) 1.
Awesome... a 7-6 team nearly making the Top 25 is a good sign.
here you go EAZYE
Jarboe dismissed from OU football team
A freestyle rap video by OU freshman Joshua Jarboe was released on the Internet Tuesday afternoon. In the video, Jarboe's obscenity-laced rap talks about guns and shooting people in the head. After plenty of debate on Internet message boards and talk radio, a conclusion to the situation has been rendered. Joshua Jarboe is no longer a member of the OU football program.
"We are disappointed in this outcome, but our complete review and this final decision is in the best interest of our program" Stoops said in a statement just released by OU.
"We outlined for Josh the expectations we had for him when he arrived and, unfortunately, those expectations have not been met. Josh needs to learn from this experience. We hope he can move forward in a positive manner."
Jarboe was arrested on felony gun charges March 6th, just a month after signing with Oklahoma out of Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga.
Jarboe ended up pleading guilty to two felony charges relating to the stolen handgun. The charges were reduced to misdemeanors under Georgia's First Time Offenders Act.
The reduction of charges opened up the door for Jarboe to enroll at The University of Oklahoma.
At the time of Jarboe's admission to OU, Bob Stoops issued a statement concerning his troubled recruit.
"He became involved in a situation at his school during his senior year that certainly has caused us concern. At the same time, we have personal knowledge of Josh through our recruiting contact with him and from personal references from his school and individuals of authority in his life. We feel that he will be a positive contributor to our campus," Stoops said at the time.
Stoops was also quite clear at the time of his statement that no other incidents from Jarboe would be tolerated.
"We have already stressed to him that his citizenship is of the utmost importance. He understands that anything less than exemplary behavior will not be tolerated."
On Friday morning, The Oklahoman printed a story with quotes from Bob Stoops concerning the Jarboe rap video.
In the video, Jarboe rapped about guns and shooting people.
Shoot you in the head and you might be dead with a halo
So hold on, don't beg for your life
Hold on, don't ask please
The video was also laced with obscenities and crude references to women.
In the only public comment Stoops made concerning the Jarboe Internet video, the Oklahoma head coach was defensive of the cries to dismiss Jarboe from the team.
"Kick a guy off the team for what he says? We're starting to talk about everything kids say and do," Stoops told the Oklahoman late last night. "Now we're in people's homes, in their private spaces."
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I guess I'm surprised that GA is 1. I do no follow the SEC being a big 8 I mean 12 guy. I don't remember seeing much of them last year. Maybe I was to busy crying in my Husker beer to notice. At least it's someone different. Nice to see some different faces at the top once in a while. I'm sick of LSU and USC and OH....sorry Tracy and Penny.
I'm sure everyone was tired of seeing the Crimson and Cream at the time in the mid 90's :-/
QuoteI'm sick of LSU and USC and OH....sorry Tracy
Ole Miss fan here. GEAUX to hell LSU
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QuoteQuoteI'm sick of LSU and USC and OH....sorry Tracy
Ole Miss fan here. GEAUX to hell LSU
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Isn't that your alma mater though? Maybe I need to quite gettin hit in the head and I'm losing it.
QuoteI guess I'm surprised that GA is 1. I do no follow the SEC being a big 8 I mean 12 guy. I don't remember seeing much of them last year.
Georgia puts on a show. The second half of their season, last year, was a spectacle. Great college football.
They better watch out for South Carolina, this time. And Florida looks like the team to beat, maybe.
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Stadiums
School Stadium Capacity
Air Force Falcon Stadium 46,692
Akron Rubber Bowl 31,000
Alabama Bryant-Denny Stadium 92,138
Arizona Arizona Stadium 57,803
Arizona State Sun Devil Stadium 71,706
Arkansas Razorback Stadium 72,000
Arkansas State Indian Stadium 30,406
Army Michie Stadium 40,000
Auburn J ordan-Hare Stadium 87,451
Ball State Scheumann Stadium 22,500
Baylor Floyd Casey Stadium 50,000
Boise State Bronco Stadium 32,000
Boston College Alumni Stadium 44,500
Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium 24,000
Buffalo UB Stadium 29,013
BYU LaVell Edwards Stadium 64,045
California Memorial Stadium 71,799
Central Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium 30,255
Cincinnati Nippert Stadium 35,000
Clemson Memorial Stadium 81,473
Colorado Folsom Field 53,750
Colorado State Hughes Stadium 34,400
Connecticut Rentschler Field 40,000
Duke Wallace Wade Stadium 33,941
East Carolina Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium 43,000
Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium 30,200
Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 88,548
Florida Atlantic Lockhart Stadium 20,450
Florida International FIU Stadium 18,000
Florida State Doak Campbell Stadium 82,300
Fresno State Bulldog Stadium 41,031
Georgia Sanford Stadium 92,746
Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Stadium 55,000
Hawaii Aloha Stadium 50,000
Houston Robertson Stadium 32,000
Idaho Kibbie Dome 16,000
Illinois Memorial Stadium 65,000
Indiana Memorial Stadium 49,225
Iowa Kinnick Stadium 70,585
Iowa State Trice Stadium 55,000
Kansas Memorial Stadium 50,071
Kansas State Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium 50,000
Kent State Dix Stadium 25,000
Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium 67,606
Louisiana Tech Joe Aillet Stadium 30,600
Louisiana-Lafayette Cajun Field 31,000
Louisiana-Monroe Malone Stadium 30,427
Louisville Papa John's Cardinal Stadium 42,000
LSU Tiger Stadium 92,400
Marshall Joan C. Edwards Stadium 38,019
Maryland Byrd Stadium 51,500
Memphis Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium 62,380
Miami Dolphin Stadium 74,916
Miami (Ohio) Yager Stadium 24,286
Michigan Michigan Stadium 106,201
Michigan State Spartan Stadium 75,005
Middle Tennessee Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium 30,788
Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 64,172
Mississippi State Davis Wade Stadium 55,082
Missouri Faurot Field 68,349
N.C. State Carter-Finley Stadium 57,583
Navy Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 34,000
Nebraska Memorial Stadium 81,067
Nevada Mackay Stadium 29,993
New Mexico University Stadium 40,094
New Mexico State Aggie Memorial Stadium 30,343
North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium 60,000
North Texas Fouts Field 30,500
Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium 24,000
Northwestern Ryan Field 47,130
Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium 80,795
Ohio Paden Stadium 24,000
Ohio State Ohio Stadium 102,329
Oklahoma Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 82,112
Oklahoma State Boone Pickens Stadium 62,000
Ole Miss Vaught-Hemingway Stadium 60,580
Oregon Autzen Stadium 54,000
Oregon State Reser Stadium 45,674
Penn State Beaver Stadium 107,282
Pitt Heinz Field 65,050
Purdue Ross-Ade Stadium 62,500
Rice Rice Stadium 47,000
Rutgers Rutgers Stadium 42,500
San Diego State Qualcomm Stadium 54,000
San Jose State Spartan Stadium 31,218
SMU Gerald J. Ford Stadium 32,000
South Carolina Williams-Brice Stadium 80,250
South Florida Raymond James Stadium 65,587
Southern Miss Roberts Stadium 36,000
Stanford Stanford Stadium 50,033
Syracuse Carrier Dome 49,262
TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium 44,358
Temple Lincoln Finanical Field 68,532
Tennessee Neyland Stadium 102,038
Texas Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium 94,113
Texas A&M Kyle Field 82,600
Texas Tech Jones AT&T Stadium 52,882
Toledo Glass Bowl 26,248
Troy Movie Gallery Stadium 30,000
Tulane Louisiana Superdome 69,703
Tulsa H.A. Chapman Stadium 30,000
UAB Legion Field 72,000
UCF Bright House Networks Stadium 45,323
UCLA Rose Bowl 91,500
UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium 36,800
USC Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 92,000
Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium 45,017
Utah State Romney Stadium 25,513
UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium 51,500
Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Stadium 39,773
Virginia Scott Stadium 57,500
Virginia Tech Lane Stadium 66,233
Wake Forest BB&T Field 31,500
Washington Husky Stadium 72,500
Washington State Martin Stadium 35,117
West Virginia Milan Puskar Stadium 60,000
Western Kentucky Houchens Industries - L. T. Smith Stadium 23,000
Western Michigan Waldo Stadium 30,200
Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium 80,321
Wyoming War Memorial Stadium 30,514
QuoteAwesome... a 7-6 team nearly making the Top 25 is a good sign.
Even better-a 6-6 team right after them. ;)
Good luck stomping Clemson in the season opener.
Well Tracy, I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed we lost a highly recruited wideout, but you can only give a kid so many chances. I don't know the whole situation but that video wasn't the smartest thing in the world to make. And we just don't need any of that on our team. We don't want any repeats of players ending up on the cover of Sports Illustrated in orange jumpsuits anymore. :-/
ESPN Power Rankings
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/powerranking
1 Georgia
2 USC
3 Ohio State
4 Florida
5 Oklahoma
6 Missouri
7 Clemson
8 West Virginia
9 LSU
10 Auburn
11 Texas
12 Wisconsin
13 Texas Tech
14 Brigham Young
15 Arizona State
16 Virginia Tech
17 Oregon
18 South Florida
19 Tennessee
20 Penn State
21 Kansas
22 Illinois
23 Alabama
24 Pittsburgh
25 Fresno State
Tracy, can you please do that list based on capacity instead of alphabetical order? Thanks.
Looks like everyone in the Big XXII is going to the spread offense this year. I guess if you can't beat them, join them, right. Just remember, our defense, which returns nine starters, has practiced against a spread offense for three years now.
EAZYE, if we go undeafeted this year and lose again to your Sooners, I am going to jump off a bridge. Just so you know. That would make us 0-3 against the Sooners and 25-0 against the rest of the NCAA in the past two years. (I guess my point is, I wasn't too dissapointed when I saw the Jarboe story.)
Shall we meet in Kansas for the Big XXII championship game? I'll buy the beer, and bring you plenty of Kleenex so you don't get any tears in your beers.
Finally I get a reply out of you. Kinda tough to talk some smack with nothing to back it up. Good luck on going undefeated, that game against Illinois will be interesting as well as when you guys head down to Austin. Would love for you to be 25-0 against the rest of the country and 0-3 against us. See you in the Big 12 title game ;)
QuoteTracy, can you please do that list based on capacity instead of alphabetical order? Thanks.
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Penn State Beaver Stadium 107,282
Michigan Michigan Stadium 106,201
Ohio State Ohio Stadium 102,329
Tennessee Neyland Stadium 102,038
Texas Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium 94,113
Georgia Sanford Stadium 92,746
LSU Tiger Stadium 92,400
Alabama Bryant-Denny Stadium 92,138
USC Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 92,000
UCLA Rose Bowl 91,500
Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 88,548
Auburn Jordan-Hare Stadium 87,451
Texas A&M Kyle Field 82,600
Florida State Doak Campbell Stadium 82,300
Oklahoma Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 82,112
Clemson Memorial Stadium 81,473
Nebraska Memorial Stadium 81,067
Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium 80,795
Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium 80,321
South Carolina Williams-Brice Stadium 80,250
Michigan State Spartan Stadium 75,005
Miami Dolphin Stadium 74,916
Washington Husky Stadium 72,500
UAB Legion Field 72,000
Arkansas Razorback Stadium 72,000
California Memorial Stadium 71,799
Arizona State Sun Devil Stadium 71,706
Iowa Kinnick Stadium 70,585
Tulane Louisiana Superdome 69,703
Temple Lincoln Finanical Field 68,532
Missouri Faurot Field 68,349
Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium 67,606
Virginia Tech Lane Stadium 66,233
South Florida Raymond James Stadium 65,587
Pitt Heinz Field 65,050
Illinois Memorial Stadium 65,000
Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 64,172
BYU LaVell Edwards Stadium 64,045
Purdue Ross-Ade Stadium 62,500
Memphis Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium 62,380
Oklahoma State Boone Pickens Stadium 62,000
Ole Miss Vaught-Hemingway Stadium 60,580
North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium 60,000
West Virginia Milan Puskar Stadium 60,000
Arizona Arizona Stadium 57,803
N.C. State Carter-Finley Stadium 57,583
Virginia Scott Stadium 57,500
Mississippi State Davis Wade Stadium 55,082
Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Stadium 55,000
Iowa State Trice Stadium 55,000
San Diego State Qualcomm Stadium 54,000
Oregon Autzen Stadium 54,000
Colorado Folsom Field 53,750
Texas Tech Jones AT&T Stadium 52,882
UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium 51,500
Maryland Byrd Stadium 51,500
Kansas Memorial Stadium 50,071
Stanford Stanford Stadium 50,033
Baylor Floyd Casey Stadium 50,000
Hawaii Aloha Stadium 50,000
Kansas State Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium 50,000
Syracuse Carrier Dome 49,262
Indiana Memorial Stadium 49,225
Northwestern Ryan Field 47,130
Rice Rice Stadium 47,000
Air Force Falcon Stadium 46,692
Oregon State Reser Stadium 45,674
UCF Bright House Networks Stadium 45,323
Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium 45,017
Boston College Alumni Stadium 44,500
TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium 44,358
East Carolina Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium 43,000
Rutgers Rutgers Stadium 42,500
Louisville Papa John's Cardinal Stadium 42,000
Fresno State Bulldog Stadium 41,031
New Mexico University Stadium 40,094
Connecticut Rentschler Field 40,000
Army Michie Stadium 40,000
Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Stadium 39,773
Marshall Joan C. Edwards Stadium 38,019
UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium 36,800
Southern Miss Roberts Stadium 36,000
Washington State Martin Stadium 35,117
Cincinnati Nippert Stadium 35,000
Navy Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 34,000
Colorado State Hughes Stadium 34,400
Duke Wallace Wade Stadium 33,941
Boise State Bronco Stadium 32,000
Houston Robertson Stadium 32,000
SMU Gerald J. Ford Stadium 32,000
Wake Forest BB&T Field 31,500
San Jose State Spartan Stadium 31,218
Akron Rubber Bowl 31,000
Louisiana-Lafayette Cajun Field 31,000
Middle Tennessee Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium 30,788
Louisiana Tech Joe Aillet Stadium 30,600
Wyoming War Memorial Stadium 30,514
North Texas Fouts Field 30,500
Louisiana-Monroe Malone Stadium 30,427
Arkansas State Indian Stadium 30,406
New Mexico State Aggie Memorial Stadium 30,343
Central Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium 30,255
Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium 30,200
Western Michigan Waldo Stadium 30,200
Troy Movie Gallery Stadium 30,000
Tulsa H.A. Chapman Stadium 30,000
Nevada Mackay Stadium 29,993
Buffalo UB Stadium 29,013
Toledo Glass Bowl 26,248
Utah State Romney Stadium 25,513
Kent State Dix Stadium 25,000
Miami (Ohio) Yager Stadium 24,286
Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium 24,000
Ohio Paden Stadium 24,000
Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium 24,000
Western Kentucky Houchens Industries - L. T. Smith Stadium 23,000
Ball State Scheumann Stadium 22,500
Florida Atlantic Lockhart Stadium 20,450
Florida International FIU Stadium 18,000
Idaho Kibbie Dome 16,000
Holy crap I was kidding Tracy! I hope you used some sort of program to do that. Thanks!
QuoteHoly crap I was kidding Tracy! I hope you used some sort of program to do that. Thanks!
yes, the program is called procrastination! (I'll tell you about it later... ;))
Alabama will move a tad further up the capacity after the East wing expansion... I can't remember how many more thousand seats will be added.
p.s. Got my season tickets, today. I can't wait for the Clemson game... #23 Alabama kills #7 Tigers... 48 to 3.
I'm gonna be in ATL that night, but won't be at the game. I'm gonna set the DVR to record it that night, then avoid the TV and papers and such until I get back home to ol' Bammy on Sunday afternoon.
Are you going to see MMJ at the Fabulous Fox, then, corey? We should totally meet up.
hahaha... I didn't realize that was the same day. I'll be at DragonCon.
(NERD ALERT!)
Oh shit, Dragoncon is that weekend?!
Yeah, I start shooting high school football on the 29th (Friday). I think my wife and I are leaving as soon as I'm done with the game and driving to ATL. Should get there in the middle of the night. We're gonna get a day-pass for Saturday at the Con, then do a couple of things in town on Sunday before we come home.
Since Bama/Clemson is a late game, I'm thinking that I can avoid seeing the score anywhere that night/the next morning. I plan on watching it as soon as I get home on Sunday.
Dude... I am so going to DragonCon. Any word on when George Takei will be signing? I couldn't find a specific time.
I don't have any idea. I don't think that's usually posted anywhere until you get the program in your hands. I haven't been in several years, but the guests were usually at their tables for several hours each day. Some of them were there damn-near the whole day. I would be willing to bet that he'll be there several hours that day.
Maybe I'll see ya there in the middle of 35,000 or so other nerds. :)
I'll be the one wearing the MMJ t-shirt.
Top 10 toughest places to play college football here:
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no suprise, nearly half are SEC stadiums. And Ann Arbor #8; it's such a hostile environment that App. St went there and won and Oregon handed them their heads? whatever...
QuoteTop 10 toughest places to play college football here:
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no suprise, nearly half are SEC stadiums. And Ann Arbor #8; it's such a hostile environment that App. St went there and won and Oregon handed them their heads? whatever...
Wow. My parents went to all the home games and that view point was almost exactly where they sat :) GO DAWGS!!!!!
PSU's "white out" always scares me
Anyone gonna be watching LSU's opener in 23 days?
I hear they've got some tough competition lined up...
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I can't wait :D
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I hate orange.
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I hate orange.
ME TOO !!!!! What's the countdown Tracy?
exactly one month from today, we take the trojans!
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I hate orange.
ME TOO !!!!! What's the countdown Tracy?
"officially" it's
10 days, starting August 23rd with Fort Valley State at Valdosta State.
The "real games" begin in 15 days -Thursday, August 28th (Schedule follows below). Hopefully Charleston Southern is this year's App. State and beats Miami.
UTEP 7:00 pm EDT
Buffalo
Northeastern 7:00 pm EDT
Ball St.
Eastern Illinois 7:00 pm EDT
Cent. Michigan
Indiana St. 7:00 pm EDT
East. Michigan
Jacksonville St. 7:30 pm EDT
Georgia Tech
Troy 7:30 pm EDT
Middle Tenn. St.
Charleston S. 7:30 pm EDT
Miami (FL)
Hofstra 7:30 pm EDT
Connecticut
Vanderbilt 7:30 pm EDT
Miami (OH)
Eastern Kentucky 7:30 pm EDT
(17) Cincinnati
South Dakota St. 8:00 pm EDT
Iowa St.
N.C. State 8:00 pm EDT
South Carolina
Wake Forest 8:00 pm EDT
Baylor
(25) Oregon St. 9:00 pm EDT
Stanford
Quoteexactly one month from today, we take the trojans!
;D ;D ;D ;Dyou bet
I would be stunned if Ohio State defeated USC.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kfiay84WcQ
That's great. I didn't think I could get more pumped than I already was.
LSU ain't no Michigan.
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QuoteLSU ain't no Michigan.
True, but I still like to dream....
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QuoteLSU ain't no Michigan.
App State loses by at least 2 TD's
QuoteQuoteLSU ain't no Michigan.
App State loses by at least 2 TD's
Yeah, I'm expecting a blowout, as well... Didn't LSU beat #9 Virginia Tech by 5 or 6 touchdowns in last year's debut? Granted they're not quite as loaded as last year, and there is a big question mark at QB, but is App. State this year as good as Virgina Tech was at the beginning of last year?
I'll post my actual season Win-Loss prediction for Alabama later on... I'm thinking 8-4, or so.
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All I know is my Nittany Lions will be the surprise, once again, of the Big 10 and 1 of the biggest in the NCAA..
..dont be surprised if we beat you unepectedly for the 2nd time in 4 years Buckeyes!
QuoteAll I know is my Nittany Lions will be the surprise, once again, of the Big 10 and 1 of the biggest in the NCAA..
..dont be surprised if we beat you unepectedly for the 2nd time in 4 years Buckeyes!
WHAT is this?? are you serious? i understand you're upset about not getting Prior--but try to make some sense. your defense will be pretty good--but what's going on there on offense?
2 and a half days!Thursday, August 28
Time (ET) Matchup TV PPV XM Radio
7:00 PM Northeastern at Ball State
7:00 PM UTEP at Buffalo Tickets
7:00 PM Eastern Illinois at Central Michigan
7:00 PM Indiana State at Eastern Michigan
7:30 PM Hofstra at Connecticut
7:30 PM Jacksonville State at Georgia Tech
7:30 PM Vanderbilt at Miami (OH)
7:30 PM Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati
7:30 PM Charleston Southern at Miami (FL)
7:30 PM Troy at Middle Tennessee
8:00 PM #23 Wake Forest at Baylor
8:00 PM South Dakota State at Iowa State
8:00 PM North Carolina State at South Carolina
9:00 PM Oregon State at Stanford
Friday, August 29
Time (ET) Matchup TV PPV XM Radio Tickets
7:00 PM Temple at Army
8:00 PM Southern Methodist at Rice
Saturday, August 30
Time (ET) Matchup TV PPV XM Radio Tickets
12:00 PM Youngstown State at #2 Ohio State Big Ten Network
12:00 PM Akron at #13 Wisconsin Big Ten Network
12:00 PM #17 Virginia Tech at East Carolina
Tickets
12:00 PM Coastal Carolina at #22 Penn State Big Ten Network Tickets
12:00 PM Bowling Green at #25 Pittsburgh
12:00 PM Syracuse at Northwestern
12:00 PM Western Kentucky at Indiana Big Ten Network
12:00 PM Maine at Iowa Big Ten Network
12:30 PM Georgia Southern at #1 Georgia
12:30 PM Hawaii at #5 Florida
2:00 PM Southern Utah at Air Force
2:00 PM Ohio at Wyoming The Mtn.
3:30 PM #3 USC at Virginia
3:30 PM Villanova at #8 West Virginia
3:30 PM Utah at Michigan
3:30 PM Oklahoma State at Washington State
3:30 PM Towson at Navy
3:45 PM Delaware at Maryland
4:00 PM Tulsa at UAB
4:30 PM Illinois State at Marshall
5:00 PM Appalachian State at #7 LSU
6:00 PM Northern Iowa at #16 Brigham Young The Mtn.
6:00 PM McNeese State at North Carolina
6:00 PM TCU at New Mexico
6:00 PM South Carolina State at UCF
6:45 PM Mississippi State at Louisiana Tech
7:00 PM Chattanooga at #4 Oklahoma
7:00 PM Louisiana-Monroe at #10 Auburn
7:00 PM Florida Atlantic at #11 Texas
7:00 PM Eastern Washington at #12 Texas Tech
7:00 PM Florida International at #14 Kansas
7:00 PM Western Illinois at Arkansas
7:00 PM Northern Illinois at Minnesota Big Ten Network
7:00 PM Memphis at Mississippi
7:00 PM James Madison at Duke
7:00 PM Western Michigan at Nebraska
7:00 PM Arkansas State at Texas A&M
7:00 PM Southern University at Houston
7:00 PM Louisiana-Lafayette at Southern Miss
7:05 PM North Texas at Kansas State
7:30 PM Tennessee-Martin at #19 South Florida
7:30 PM Boston College at Kent State
8:00 PM #24 Alabama at #9 Clemson
8:00 PM UC Davis at San Jose State
8:00 PM Michigan State at California
8:00 PM Idaho State at Boise State
8:30 PM #20 Illinois at #6 Missouri
9:05 PM Grambling State at Nevada
9:30 PM Cal Poly at San Diego State
10:00 PM Northern Arizona at #15 Arizona State
10:00 PM Washington at #21 Oregon
10:00 PM Idaho at Arizona
10:00 PM Utah State at UNLV
Sunday, August 31
Time (ET) Matchup TV PPV XM Radio
3:30 PM Kentucky at Louisville
7:30 PM Colorado State at Colorado
Monday, September 1
Time (ET) Matchup TV PPV XM Radio Tickets
4:00 PM Fresno State at Rutgers
8:00 PM #18 Tennessee at UCLA
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My season prediction is almost ready.
P.S. I just found out today that Julio Jones will be on the returning team with Javier Arenas. WOW. That is a fucking deadly return team, given half decent coverage.
Are you fucking serious? Holy shit.
You also have a PM coming your way.
Game o' da week!
8:30 PM #20 Illinois at #6 Missouri
QuoteGame o' da week!
8:30 PM #20 Illinois at #6 Missouri
you mean
7:00 PM Memphis at Ole Miss
#3 USC at Virginia
USC by three TD's
Hawaii at #5 Florida
Florida by four TD's
Appalachian State at #7 LSU
LSU by four TD's
#24 Alabama at #9 Clemson
Alabama by a field goal
#20 Illinois at #6 Missouri
Missouri by a field goal
Kentucky at Louisville
Louisville by three TD's
Quote#3 USC at Virginia
USC by three TD's
Hawaii at #5 Florida
Florida by four TD's
Appalachian State at #7 LSU
LSU by four TD's
#24 Alabama at #9 Clemson
Alabama by a field goal
#20 Illinois at #6 Missouri
Missouri by a field goal
Kentucky at Louisville
Louisville by three TD's
Tennessee/UCLA?
Tennessee. Maybe by a touchdown? I dunno, I suck at predicting points.
Better coaches (every other year or two, we think Fulmer is gonna lose his job, right? Still, though...), better quarterback, better secondary and receiving, better rushing attack.
Do you think Fulmer will get fired when he goes 7-5, this year?
ahem. sorry boys, but
GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!
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QuoteGame o' da week!
8:30 PM #20 Illinois at #6 Missouri
Should be a nice little scrimmage for us....... ;)
This Saturday....Jacket in Orlando + college football :o
Yeah, I'm about to have an awesome weekend. Wednesday I'm leaving work, headed to the Fox Theatre. Spending Thursday and Friday with my grandparents (my favorite people in the world), that I haven't seen in months, then Saturday I'm going to the Georgia Dome to watch Alabama kick Clemson's ass. On Sunday, I'll be here posting pictures of Nick Saban and Julio Jones making his four touchdowns.
QuoteQuoteGame o' da week!
8:30 PM #20 Illinois at #6 Missouri
Should be a nice little scrimmage for us....... ;)
The ARCH rivalry. The ARCH is my favorite monument. Even got out my model of it when an Illinois fan was over on Friday night to rub it in a little bit. Or maybe rub it in alot.......
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Do you think Fulmer will get fired when he goes 7-5, this year?
Word is Fulmer will have to have a losing season to get booted; word is that he's in with those who can fire him. Word is.
Word is bond.
Hell, I'm so excited, I'm looking forward to NC State/South Carolina tommorow night!
about 1 more day is a lot less than a little over 10 weeks....
QuoteHell, I'm so excited, I'm looking forward to NC State/South Carolina tommorow night!
ME TOO :D :D :D :D :D
My friend, Will (an NC state grad), will be there tomorrow night.
AGH!!! COLLEGE FOOTBALL BEGINS AGAIN!
NO MORE BASEBALL!!!!! YEYE!!!!! :D :D :D
I'm so jacked for college football, I'm debating whether to get the ESPN U package just so I can watch that huge Vanderbilt/Miami(OH) tilt tonite! :D
But then I'll surely come crashing back to earth on Saturday when my OSU Cowboys blow yet another season opener on the road against an inferior opponent (Wash St.) :P
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QuoteQuoteAll I know is my Nittany Lions will be the surprise, once again, of the Big 10 and 1 of the biggest in the NCAA..
..dont be surprised if we beat you unepectedly for the 2nd time in 4 years Buckeyes!
WHAT is this?? are you serious? i understand you're upset about not getting Prior--but try to make some sense. your defense will be pretty good--but what's going on there on offense?
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Whats up with the offense?!
We got one of the best WR corps in the NCAA with 3 seniors in Deon Butler, Derrick Williams, and Jordan Norwood.
Evan Royster looked very good as he started to see carries as a freshman RB late last year with avg 6.3yds/carry
And I like Darryl Clark. This totally reminds me of our season 3 years ago. Zach Mills, like Anthony Morelli, probably shouldnt have started as seniors but did because of seniority. Now, they get overtaken by an athletic QB who can run and actually expand the offense with option plays. The offense was outstanding under Michael Robinson a few years back, he was a heisman finalist actually, and I think Clark can come close to making the offense as effective as it was with Robinson
OLine, thats a whole nother story
I dont understand the Wisconsin hype (they lost their QB too and we beat them by 31 last year), and think PSU ends up 2nd in the Big 10
QuoteI'm so jacked for college football, I'm debating whether to get the ESPN U package just so I can watch that huge Vanderbilt/Miami(OH) tilt tonite! :D
But then I'll surely come crashing back to earth on Saturday when my OSU Cowboys blow yet another season opener on the road against an inferior opponent (Wash St.) :P
Considering sunday ticket is like 250, ESPN Gameplan is a steal at like 100$ (until TOMORROW!)
WOOOOOO!!!!
APP. STATE/LSU IN 13 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GIVE 'EM HELL APPS!
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SI.com's college football writers Stewart Mandel, Andy Staples, Cory McCartney, Luke Winn, Bill Trocchi, Arash Markazi and Gennaro Filice provide their predictions for the season.
BCS predictions
Mandel:
National title: Ohio State vs. Oklahoma
Rose: USC vs. Wisconsin
Fiesta: Texas Tech vs. Arizona State
Sugar: Georgia vs. West Virginia
Orange: Clemson vs. Florida
Staples:
National title: Oklahoma vs. Georgia
Rose: USC vs. Ohio State
Fiesta: Missouri vs. Wisconsin
Sugar: Florida vs. BYU
Orange: Clemson vs. USF
McCartney:
National title: Ohio State vs. Oklahoma
Rose: USC vs. Wisconsin
Fiesta: Florida vs. Missouri
Sugar: Georgia vs. West Virginia
Orange: Clemson vs. BYU
Winn:
National title: Ohio State vs. USC
Rose: Georgia vs. Wisconsin
Fiesta: Oklahoma vs. West Virginia
Sugar: Florida vs. Missouri
Orange: Wake Forest vs. BYU
Trocchi:
National title: Oklahoma vs. Ohio State
Rose: USC vs. Wisconsin
Fiesta: Missouri vs. Florida
Sugar: Georgia vs. BYU
Orange: Clemson vs. Pittsburgh
Markazi:
National title: USC vs. Georgia
Rose: Ohio State vs. West Virginia
Fiesta: Oklahoma vs. BYU
Sugar: Florida vs. Missouri
Orange: Clemson vs. Wisconsin
Filice:
National title: Ohio State vs. USC
Rose: Wisconsin vs. Arizona State
Fiesta: Oklahoma vs. Georgia
Sugar: Florida vs. Texas Tech
Orange: Clemson vs. Pittsburgh
Corso dons the Tiger hat...I knew it....
ABC/ESPN Networks 2008 College Football Schedule
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3264057
Dang, Michigan. You suck.
and either USC looked like a pro team or Virginia looked like a high school team.
Holy crap is OK pounding on Chat.
Yeah, Nebraska is winning at half time.
That MU-Illinois game is fun to watch.
Chattanooga might come back to haunt the dirtburglars at the end of the season, in regards to strength of schedule...
the dirtburglars, really, come one crispy :-/ you can do better than that. Congrats on the win against Washington State. Tracy I wish that not so many people are picking us to get in the championship game. Kinda hoped we might fly under the radar this year and just sneak in. But that being said we did look good against the creampuff that is Chattanooga
MJ and BH congrats as well on the W's your respective teams earned today as well.
Hey Brad is Alabama going undefeated now? ;) Looks like year 2 of the Saban era might be a good one.
Alabama looked really fucking good last night. I hope they continue to play smart football like that. It was like seeing a different John Parker Wilson. No stupid throws, just wise decisions all around on his part. I was also pleasantly surprised by our young defense. Very pleasantly surprised.
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What the hell was that Apps??!!?
Oh well. It IS LSU after all. My boys can do NO WRONG this season, especially after Michigan and after 3 National Championships in a row.
Alabama looked good there, Brad.
The ACC sucks apparently. And North Carolina only won by 8 against McNeese State. Ouch.
Is basketball here yet?
Wow... Alabama beat the snot out of Clemson.
"I cannot remember us getting beat physically that bad in the past three years," Bowden said. "We never established any kind of control in the game. We are obviously not the ninth-rated team in the country. We just got physically whipped on both sides of the ball."
RUSHING YARDS
Alabama 239
Clemson 0
That about says it all. John Parker Wilson didn't make any stupid mistakes, and that is what the game depended on. Defense is much stingier than I expected it to be, receiving team has much better hands than they did last year... I've been predicting Alabama will go 9-3... it's a little on the high side, but Saturday's game has me feeling much more comfortable with that.
We need more depth on that O-Line, the secondary needs a tad more discipline, and the special teams is kind of iffy. But with 16 freshmen, 6 of them starters, this kind of stuff will be ironed out, soon.
Our tickets were surprisingly awesome, by the way. The dome was really nice, Chic-fil-A did a superb job with the venue. Centennial Park was completely out of beer, water, and soda, two or three hours before the gates even opened... but besides that, everything was awesome.
Thank God football season is back.
The SEC is 10-1, so far, with half of the conference in the Top 15. Nice.
Quotethe dirtburglars, really, come one crispy :-/ you can do better than that. Congrats on the win against Washington State. Tracy I wish that not so many people are picking us to get in the championship game. Kinda hoped we might fly under the radar this year and just sneak in. But that being said we did look good against the creampuff that is Chattanooga
Sorry EZ, it's hard to resist when I hear "Aggie" all the time. I'm really not the typical OSU fan with the intense hatred for all things OU. My parents are OU fans, season tickets since '62 - I was too until I went to grad school in Stillwater. I didn't realize that so many were picking OU to be in the champ game, I thought they were more under the radar too with the recent bowl results, but they do have a great chance to win it all.
I was pretty happy with OSU's performance - I hate that the season opener is always on the road. The defense was better than I expected and that's what I always worry about.
Anyways, I always thought 'dirtburglar' was a pretty good play on 'Sooner' - you know, land run cheater? ;)
YES More in state hatred for the Okies!!! Maybe the combined karma will wound them so my beloved Huskers can actually stand a chance.....actually I don't even think that will help. Hopefully the rebuild is only 1 season.
wait...the needle just scratched HUSKERS!!!!????? you gotta be joking
UT coulda, shoulda, woulda...
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Great game - as long as you don't care who wins or loses. It looked to me like the referees sort of screwed the Vols, but the Vols played so terrible in the second half I don't think they deserved to win, anyway.
What were those fans thinking when they started chanting "S-E-C"? Didn't really look like SEC football to me, considering the run was totally kaput and they didn't seem to put much pressure on the QB.
That was NOT a touchdown in the 4th, though... the dude slapped the peg over with his left hand, while his entire right side, including the ball, were airborne and out of bounds. There were also a few spots where the refs seemed to be ignoring the offside, false start, illegal formation, holding, facemask, and illegible receiver.
UCLA's quarterback sure did take advantage of the halfassery in orange, though. Kudos to him for his stellar performance in the second half. I was most impressed with their kicker, though - that dude was on fire.
Knowing Fat Phil, he'll still pull a good season out of his ass.
okay--i have to admit, from what i've seen and heard, USC is playing like a pro team....either that or VA was pretty terrible..maybe a little of both. that combined w/beanie wells' questionable foot injury--i'm starting to get extremely nervous ---that said, i still have confidence in seine and our other running backs, but that was a HUGE blow when he went down. the upshot of sat's game, pryor looked great--4 for 6 and a TD---
but seriously, USC looked good....the execution was impeccable from what i hear, too--- :-/
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Damn, Smokey looks beat. I wonder how Big Blue fan feels today.It's OK because I know UGA has it coming...Only a matter of time :-/ :-/
Beanie slips on AstroTurf in the season opener and THE?! Ohio State fans are already using it as an excuse for a loss that hasn't happened yet?
QuoteBeanie slips on AstroTurf in the season opener and THE?! Ohio State fans are already using it as an excuse for a loss that hasn't happened yet?
i don't think that it's unreasonable to be devastated when your star running back/potential heisman candidate goes down like that---if we lose to USC, it'll be because they're better and faster, and they execute perfectly. i conceded that USC looked like a pro team on sat---missing one player is not an excuse to lose--you obvious have me confused w/a delusional fan--just wondering which one of my posts caused you to think that! that's okay, though--bring on the hate-i drink your milkshake--i drink it up! :P
Damn, I hope Ohio State wins that game. The only other top 20 team USC plays all year is No. 15 Az State. If USC beats Ohio State they could pretty much walk to the Championship game.
It's OK if Ohio State wins because they will lose to Illinois and Wisconsin. ;)
Dammit, I wish Saturday would be every other day!
Quotewait...the needle just scratched HUSKERS!!!!????? you gotta be joking
Yep. Born and raised there. Watch out for them next season and beyond. This is the year they rebuild after the debacle that was Callahan.
No offense taken at all Crispy, I'll just admit I wasn't quick enough to pick up on the whole dirtburglar thing, n therefore expected any of the other things that are usually thrown my way. I'm not exactly excited about playing you guys up there this year. Should be a good game.
Pretty salty Brad, didn't get to watch all of it but the tide looks like that wave they're riding just got a little bigger.
I'm sorry PennylaneNYC, I've drank more than my share of Ohio State Haterade. So expect plenty of it all year long ;)
Week One
1. USC (21) 1-0 1,539
2. Georgia (20) 1-0 1,506
3. Ohio State (15) 1-0 1,497
4. Oklahoma (2) 1-0 1,432
5. Florida (5) 1-0 1,415
6. Missouri (1) 1-0 1,301
7. LSU (1) 1-0 1,207
8. West Virginia 1-0 1,108
9. Auburn 1-0 1,033
10. Texas 1-0 1,028
11. Wisconsin 1-0 849
12. Texas Tech 1-0 842
13. Alabama 1-0 834
14. Kansas 1-0 748
15. Arizona State 1-0 672
15. Brigham Young 1-0 672
17. South Florida 1-0 588
18. Oregon 1-0 508
19. Penn State 1-0 467
20. Wake Forest 1-0 414
21. Fresno State 1-0 242
22. Utah 1-0 214
23. UCLA 1-0 151
24. Illinois 0-1 147
24. South Carolina 1-0 147
Oh, and Notre Dame (0-0) received one vote.
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I understand they have a lot to prove this year, but they have the perfect opportunity to do that against USC. Old-time Rose Bowl Rival, should be a great game. My buckeyes have a lot of naysayers these days but that'll just make victory that much more sweet.
Ahhhh...it really is you aMD!
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Quotewas it jesus?
classic! post of the month
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jinx!
QuoteWeek One
1. USC (21) 1-0 1,539
2. Georgia (20) 1-0 1,506
3. Ohio State (15) 1-0 1,497
4. Oklahoma (2) 1-0 1,432
5. Florida (5) 1-0 1,415
6. Missouri (1) 1-0 1,301
7. LSU (1) 1-0 1,207
8. West Virginia 1-0 1,108
9. Auburn 1-0 1,033
10. Texas 1-0 1,028
11. Wisconsin 1-0 849
12. Texas Tech 1-0 842
13. Alabama 1-0 834
14. Kansas 1-0 748
15. Arizona State 1-0 672
15. Brigham Young 1-0 672
17. South Florida 1-0 588
18. Oregon 1-0 508
19. Penn State 1-0 467
20. Wake Forest 1-0 414
21. Fresno State 1-0 242
22. Utah 1-0 214
23. UCLA 1-0 151
24. Illinois 0-1 147
24. South Carolina 1-0 147
South Carolina is now ranked and Clemson is not. ;D
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I understand they have a lot to prove this year, but they have the perfect opportunity to do that against USC. Old-time Rose Bowl Rival, should be a great game. My buckeyes have a lot of naysayers these days but that'll just make victory that much more sweet.
FELLOW BUCKEYE!!? aMD? is it true? yeah!!!! come back and we'll stand together ;-)
BH--not worried about Illinois and Wisky this year. in tressel we trust ;-)
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I understand they have a lot to prove this year, but they have the perfect opportunity to do that against USC. Old-time Rose Bowl Rival, should be a great game. My buckeyes have a lot of naysayers these days but that'll just make victory that much more sweet.
FELLOW BUCKEYE!!? aMD? is it true? yeah!!!! come back and we'll stand together ;-)
BH--not worried about Illinois and Wisky this year. in tressel we trust ;-)
cue the vomiting ;D
QuoteQuoteahem...
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I understand they have a lot to prove this year, but they have the perfect opportunity to do that against USC. Old-time Rose Bowl Rival, should be a great game. My buckeyes have a lot of naysayers these days but that'll just make victory that much more sweet.
FELLOW BUCKEYE!!? aMD? is it true? yeah!!!! come back and we'll stand together ;-)
BH--not worried about Illinois and Wisky this year. in tressel we trust ;-)
Oh, I'm back and I'm repping the bucks, baby!
Sing along with me, girl:
I don't give a damn for the whole state of Michigan. We're from Ohio!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx5TVBf6cWM
The Cocks @ Vandy, tonight. Should be good for Thursday night football. Look out for South Carolina's QB.
I think the mighty Buckeyes are mighty screwed.
[size=24]VANDERBILT![/size]
Awesome game... Congrats to Vanderbilt! Did I hear correctly that this is the highest ranked team they've beat at home since 1932? No way.
So... what do ya'll think of Spurrier? Does he still "got it" or am I the only one who has wondered for a couple of years if maybe, just maybe, he's not really all that great of a coach anymore? South Carolina isn't that bad of a program, but I saw a total lack of discipline out there.
Where's the Dark? Isn't he a Clemson fan? He should be celebrating all NIGHT!!!
Oh...right...tough break Dark.
i think miami is gonna upset the gators......just a thought
Very possible... but I'm picking Florida.
How cool would it be if Ole Miss won, this weekend?
dont know much about ole miss but vandy is probably overrated
totally ment wake sorry im an idiot
Wake Forest is favored by 7 over Ole Miss.
ABC game
QuoteQuoteahem...
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I understand they have a lot to prove this year, but they have the perfect opportunity to do that against USC. Old-time Rose Bowl Rival, should be a great game. My buckeyes have a lot of naysayers these days but that'll just make victory that much more sweet.
FELLOW BUCKEYE!!? aMD? is it true? yeah!!!! come back and we'll stand together ;-)
BH--not worried about Illinois and Wisky this year. in tressel we trust ;-)
Funny to see youre basically already conceding to USC a page back Penny. ya must really believe in the vest, huh? (ill give you 1 thing though, OSU selling vest T-shirts is pretty damn funny)
And how bout my Nittany Lions?! 66-10 in week 1. In my pick'em, I picked high score as Florida and low as Youngstown St, and my own team screwed me on that
Sucks that 'marijuana remnants' were found the homeplace of 3 PSU players - including star DE Maurice Evans - and theyre out this week, but we might as well just get to the conference schedule as far as im concerned (I know u OSU fans arent!). Well steamroll the Beavers this week
I agree with you on the Illini and Wisconsin though. I think Wisconsin is bigtime overrated, I expect them to end up up with 3-4 losses. I thought the same for Illinois, but they impressed me, esp Juice did, vs Mizzou. I figured losing Mendenhall, Leman, and others would really hurt, but based on that game, theyll def be in the top half of the conference.
Ball State defeats Navy...
QuoteBall State defeats Navy...
real nail biter ;D
I was bored... So here's my picks, this week...
#7 Ohio State over Ohio - Even though Buckeye fans have given up on the season for the next two weeks, over Beanie's big toe, I'll presume they can still handle their conference with relative ease.
#11 Wisconsin over Marshall - I'm rooting for Marshall to be the one to expose Wisconsin, but Marshall sucks... Maybe the reason the Badgers are going to be in the Top 10 next week is so that OSU gets a polls pad on the rebound from the apparent inevitable loss to USC?
#24 Illinois over Eastern Illi
#9 Auburn over Southern Miss - But keep an eye on this one, because I really like Southern Miss and I think they're good for an upset. The Barners always lose one they aren't supposed to...
#2 Georgia over Central Michigan High School
Ole Miss over #20 Wake Forest
#3 Oklahoma over Cinci - Should be a good game for you guys out there. Possible upset?
#19 Penn over Oregon State
#8 West Virginia over East Carolina
#5 Missouri over whatever high school they play
#14 Kansas over LATech
#15 Arizona State over Stanford
Georgia Tech over Boston College
...and the prediction you've all been waiting for...
[size=16]#13 Alabama over Tulane[/size]
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p.s. I was 5 out of 7 (71%) in the predictions department, last week. Damned Tennessee and stupid me for picking Louisville over Kentucky.
Brad please tell me you don't own a checkered ball cap :-/
Or a houndstooth ball cap for that matter...
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#5 Missouri over whatever high school they play
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Oh no you dind ent.
;)
Our strength of schedule will be right up there with the best of them by the end of the year. We just came off a huge rivalry game on a neutral field against a top 20 team. Cut us some slack. I don't see many top 25 teams playing anybody worth a shit this week. Southeast Missouri are the REDHAWKS. Pretty tough sounding name at least. :-/
Missouri 59 Semo 10
Tulane? CUSA powerhouse?
John, Crispy, friends; I do not own a houndstooth baseball cap. My dad wears one to the games, though, which is always hilarious to me because it's so unlike him. Then again, I wear polo shirts to all of the games, so that's sort of unlike me, too.
Now, I am a member of the Press Box Club at the Paul W. Bryant Museum... but at least my fanaticism is invested in a good cause and comes with a certificate and a membership package, ;D. Anytime ya'll are in Tuscaloosa, you should check out the museum - it's a really cool place. Admission is cheap and the exhibits are cool - they've reproduced Coach Bryant's office, including the infamous couch and his original desk and all of that stuff. Naturally all of his rings and trophies are on display - there's even a Heisman trophy there (one of his Texas A&M players), which is kept in a corner in the lobby opposite of the exhibit wing.
So... today I find out how crappy my season tickets are. They've been shifted from the 25 yard line over to nearly the 5 yard line. That's a downgrade, but we're also going to be in very close proximity to the other team's band and section, again, which fucking sucks. Cannot wait for the stadium expansion.
QuoteQuote
#5 Missouri over whatever high school they play.
Oh no you dind ent.
;)
Our strength of schedule will be right up there with the best of them by the end of the year. We just came off a huge rivalry game on a neutral field against a top 20 team. Cut us some slack. I don't see many top 25 teams playing anybody worth a shit this week. Southeast Missouri are the REDHAWKS. Pretty tough sounding name at least. :-/
Missouri 59 Semo 10
;D
Don't worry, I'm not dissin' ya'lls schedule... I've just never heard of the Southeastern Missouri High School Redhawks. You've got
@ #10 Texas on your schedule, plus an over-rated but still pretty good #14 Kansas... and a regular diet of a rebuilding Nebraska and Oklahoma State (who has one of the hardest schedules this year, so I'm expecting they'll play up to competition).
QuoteTulane? CUSA powerhouse?
As you all well know, Alabama made the cover of Sports Illustrated with the headline SEC BEWARE: ALABAMA SENDS AN EARLY WARNING, after handing the ACC Superhero #9 Clemson a step-child beating. I hereby predict that Alabama will once again be on the cover next week, after beating the undefeated Tulane Green Wave today. Cover will read...
NCAA BEWARE
A L A B A M A
DOES IT AGAIN
C-USA is a tough conference. Kudos to Coach Saban for scheduling these guys. I'm glad to see we're really giving the season ticket holders some awesome games. Next week it's Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers. Not sure what Sports Illustrated will have to say about
that beating.
(http://www.gump4heisman.com/.a/6a00e0097f2241883300e554e58cb78833-320wi)
(http://www.gump4heisman.com/.a/6a00e0097f2241883300e55502f11d8834-320wi)
More funny alternate covers here:
http://www.gump4heisman.com/my_weblog/2008/09/15-alternate-alabama-sports-illustrated-covers.html#more
I know it's just the half but Ohio 7 Ohio State 6 ;D real POWERHOUSE
QuoteDon't worry, I'm not dissin' ya'lls schedule... I've just never heard of the Southeastern Missouri High School Redhawks. You've got @ #10 Texas on your schedule, plus an over-rated but still pretty good #14 Kansas... and a regular diet of a rebuilding Nebraska and Oklahoma State (who has one of the hardest schedules this year, so I'm expecting they'll play up to competition).
MO vs. NE is in Lincoln, it is Homecoming, the returning players will have reveng on their minds, and with a fired up coach and Dr. Tom back...upset!
Please don't beat Mizzou I was hoping they would be undefeated when we whoop up on em for the 3rd time in a row in the Big 12 championship in their own backyard. Cheers BH ;)
Meanwhile The Ohio State University is looking pretty impressive :-/
QuotePlease don't beat Mizzou I was hoping they would be undefeated when we whoop up on em for the 3rd time in a row in the Big 12 championship in their own backyard. Cheers BH ;)
Hmmmm. The possiblity of MO's humiliation is intriguing.
Chase Daniels eats his boogers
Somewhere Penny is smiling...
QuoteQuoteDon't worry, I'm not dissin' ya'lls schedule... I've just never heard of the Southeastern Missouri High School Redhawks. You've got @ #10 Texas on your schedule, plus an over-rated but still pretty good #14 Kansas... and a regular diet of a rebuilding Nebraska and Oklahoma State (who has one of the hardest schedules this year, so I'm expecting they'll play up to competition).
MO vs. NE is in Lincoln, it is Homecoming, the returning players will have reveng on their minds, and with a fired up coach and Dr. Tom back...upset!
UGA playing a high school isn't a diss :-/ :-X ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteDon't worry, I'm not dissin' ya'lls schedule... I've just never heard of the Southeastern Missouri High School Redhawks. You've got @ #10 Texas on your schedule, plus an over-rated but still pretty good #14 Kansas... and a regular diet of a rebuilding Nebraska and Oklahoma State (who has one of the hardest schedules this year, so I'm expecting they'll play up to competition).
MO vs. NE is in Lincoln, it is Homecoming, the returning players will have reveng on their minds, and with a fired up coach and Dr. Tom back...upset!
UGA playing a high school isn't a diss :-/ :-X ;)
What's up with all this politeness and PC jibberish?
[size=16]GO TO HELL ALABAMA
GO TO HELL GEORGIA
GO TO HELL NEBRASKA
GO TO HELL MISSOURI
GO TO HELL OKLAHOMA
GO TO HELL OHIO STATE
GO TO HELL MICHIGAN[/size]
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDon't worry, I'm not dissin' ya'lls schedule... I've just never heard of the Southeastern Missouri High School Redhawks. You've got @ #10 Texas on your schedule, plus an over-rated but still pretty good #14 Kansas... and a regular diet of a rebuilding Nebraska and Oklahoma State (who has one of the hardest schedules this year, so I'm expecting they'll play up to competition).
MO vs. NE is in Lincoln, it is Homecoming, the returning players will have reveng on their minds, and with a fired up coach and Dr. Tom back...upset!
UGA playing a high school isn't a diss :-/ :-X ;)
What's up with all this politeness and PC jibberish?
[size=16]GO TO HELL ALABAMA
GO TO HELL GEORGIA
GO TO HELL NEBRASKA
GO TO HELL MISSOURI
GO TO HELL OKLAHOMA
GO TO HELL OHIO STATE
GO TO HELL MICHIGAN[/size]
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GO TO HELL MISSISSIPI
GO TO HELL VANDY
GO TO HELL CLEMSON
GO TO HELL ARKANSAS
GO TO HELL KENTUCKY[/size]
;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDon't worry, I'm not dissin' ya'lls schedule... I've just never heard of the Southeastern Missouri High School Redhawks. You've got @ #10 Texas on your schedule, plus an over-rated but still pretty good #14 Kansas... and a regular diet of a rebuilding Nebraska and Oklahoma State (who has one of the hardest schedules this year, so I'm expecting they'll play up to competition).
MO vs. NE is in Lincoln, it is Homecoming, the returning players will have reveng on their minds, and with a fired up coach and Dr. Tom back...upset!
UGA playing a high school isn't a diss :-/ :-X ;)
What's up with all this politeness and PC jibberish?
[size=16]GO TO HELL ALABAMA
GO TO HELL GEORGIA
GO TO HELL NEBRASKA
GO TO HELL MISSOURI
GO TO HELL OKLAHOMA
GO TO HELL OHIO STATE
GO TO HELL MICHIGAN[/size]
Oh go to hell you non BIG 12 TEAMS. [size=8]Dat betta?[/size]
Ha, Ha, Notre Dame still sucks.
and Rick Clausen is still a Douche Bag!!
Upset watch: East Carolina 17 - #8 West Virginia 3 Halftime
Ole Miss hangin' tough with Wake, Tracy! There was a nice little piece on Gameday this morning on Nutt.
Mike, can I get some of what you are smokin'? ;) At least you might have a bright future with that great QB recruit, Blaine Gabbert. Oh wait, I forgot, he backed out of his commitment to NU to come to MIZZOU!!!! ;D
Is that right.....the gloves are coming off BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Id give Ohio St about a 3% chance to beat USC next week at SC after seeing that score
And that WVU game was just ugly. Pat White, 50 yards passing? #8 WVU is exactly why they should not have preseason polls and probably no poll at all until conference play starts
Meanwhile, my Nittany Lions look ill and I think actually might have a decent chance at beatin OSU
QuoteId give Ohio St about a 3% chance to beat USC next week at SC after seeing that score
And that WVU game was just ugly. Pat White, 50 yards passing? #8 WVU is exactly why they should not have preseason polls and probably no poll at all until conference play starts
Meanwhile, my Nittany Lions look ill and I think actually might have a decent chance at beatin OSU
I agree with above 100% ;)
UM might be in trouble.. :-/
Alabama 20 Tulane 6
Tulane spent this week practicing, and it showed... they had more 1st downs, more total yards, more passing, less penalties for less yards, better third down conversions, and more possession time. John Parker Wilson was sacked four or five times, so our line was lacking.
You are right John. But who woulda' thunk even a few short years ago that the Cardinals would even come close?
QuoteYou are right John. But who woulda' thunk even a few short years ago that the Cardinals would even come close?
Hurricanes ;)
How much national respect does the SEC get? I dunno. My Ole Miss, in a re-building year with a new coach (but we do have a QB in Jevan Snead, that guy is impressive), picked to finish near the bottom of the SEC West, takes the highest ranked ACC team, Wake Forest, to the final horn, and the announcers are talking about redemption for the ACC vs the SEC? And that was a home game for Wake, possibly the "best" ACC team, and they beat one of the worst SEC teams at the final horn.
The SEC looks strong this year; scary strong. How about 2 SEC teams in the BCS Title game?
Snead looked really impressive yesterday. And what is he, a sophomore? I'd expect to see big things out of him. This is his first year there, right? Didn't he lose a spot to McCoy in TX?
QuoteSnead looked really impressive yesterday. And what is he, a sophomore? I'd expect to see big things out of him. This is his first year there, right? Didn't he lose a spot to McCoy in TX?
yes to all of those ?'s. (you know you're a closet Ole Miss fan)
QuoteThe SEC looks strong this year; scary strong.
#2 Georgia (East)
#5 Florida (East)
#7 LSU (West)
#9 Auburn (West)
#13 Alabama (West)
And most of these teams have to face one another, plus Ole Miss, Kentucky, Miss State, and about four other Top 25 ranked teams. You won't see many more SEC teams finish a season undefeated.
QuoteHow about 2 SEC teams in the BCS Title game?
It'll never happen, of course, but I think the Cocktail Party should see a rematch in January. So far, the SEC Conference Championship is still the National Championship game... scary to think Auburn might win the west, though. Yuck.
18-4 with my picks so far.
AP Top 25 (Week 2)
1. USC (33) 1-0 1,577
2. Georgia (23) 2-0 1,525
3. Oklahoma (2) 2-0 1,458
4. Florida (4) 2-0 1,438
5. Ohio State (1) 2-0 1,347
6. Missouri (1) 2-0 1,336
7. LSU (1) 1-0 1,231
8. Texas 2-0 1,100
9. Auburn 2-0 1,067
10. Wisconsin 2-0 910
11. Alabama 2-0 865
12. Texas Tech 2-0 845
13. Kansas 2-0 825
14. East Carolina 2-0 762
15. Arizona State 2-0 744
16. Oregon 2-0 616
17. Penn State 2-0 607
18. Brigham Young 2-0 537
19. South Florida 2-0 493
20. Wake Forest 2-0 404
21. Fresno State 1-0 290
22. Utah 2-0 258
23. California 2-0 195
24. Illinois 1-1 164
25. West Virginia 1-1 163
Ohio State's lackluster performance against Ohio and Beanie's big toe gets them bumped down from #3 to #5, moving Oklahoma to #3 and Florida to #4. Texas is finally given some credit for the team they've got, bumped up two spaces from #10 to #8. Their last game not being televised allows Alabama to move up from #13 to #11 as the pollsters ignore field stats and just look at the W/L column. With WKU on the schedule for next week, we may actually see an Alabama team in the Top 10 for the first time in a long while.
After pwning #17 and #8 in the Nation, East Carolina goes from #27 to #14. They can coast the rest of the schedule out, until they go to Virginia in a few weeks.
UCLA and South Carolina are dropped out of the Top 25. Vanderbilt gets 7 votes after beating Spurrier again, but Ole Miss isn't anywhere to be found on the runner up list, which I think is a disgrace considering the way they handled Wake Forest (who is stuck at #20).
Oh, and the morons with the USA Today poll give Notre Dame 7 votes.
i am scared for sat. it's not looking good ----we gotta pull something out
Quote(you know you're a closet Ole Miss fan)
I was definitely pulling for them yesterday, but I wouldn't go THAT far. :)
Our game against Cincinnati was about what I expected. They run the spread fairly well so I wasn't suprised to see them put up 27 points on us. Would've liked to see our special teams play a lil better but we should get that shored up soon. Next week in Washington should be pretty good since they got hosed last week and we stole their NBA team ;)
Tracy you guys will really like Snead I thought he was just as good as McCoy, but McCoy had his break out freshman year. But that being said GO TO HELL REBELS!!!!!!
(http://images.cafepress.com/product/105436033v7_240x240_Front_Color-AshGrey.jpg)
QuoteChase Daniels eats his boogers
I hide mine under the seat of the sooner schooner...
QuoteQuoteChase Daniels eats his boogers
I hide mine under the seat of the sooner schooner...
smack :o
raaaaaazor sharp
who is this chase daniels feller?
Quotewho is this chase daniels feller?
Although it may seem like there is more than one, it is Daniel... ;)
Chase Daniels is Jack's burnout little brother.
Chase Daniel is the Heisman Trophy frontrunner. ;)
(http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Loge/5958/HeismanTrophy.jpg)
Chase Daniel
(http://www.aubreyedwards.com/images/brit.2.jpg)
beanie wells is going to play on saturdayyyyyyyyy!!!! woo hoo!! i hope the OL had a good week of practice----4 days!!!
I'm not allowed to post in this thread for numerous reasons, but I'll do it any way. I am now willing to acknowledge that the ACC should be replaced in the BCS with the Mountain West or the Sun Belt. I went to every Maryland home and bowl game for at least ten straight years growing up. While not quite on par with basketball, we do have some tradition regarding football.
Beating Delaware by 7 and losing (getting dominated by) Middle Tenn. State is not acceptable.
i must have jinxed him. nevermind.
I HOPE and PRAY Beanie Wells plays. NO EXCUSES !!!!!!! Plus it will definitely make for a better ball game. Dawgs and SCarolina on Saturday..Dark...Were grilling 3 chickens on Saturday :)
Sucks about Beanie, but the Bucks have depth. RC is right, no excuses. I won't make excuses either way. I'm sure if OSU wins though we'll hear about how USC was really a paper tiger next to the top 5 SEC teams, even if we win without Beanie. I'm ready. Let's do this thing!
QuoteI HOPE and PRAY Beanie Wells plays. NO EXCUSES !!!!!!! Plus it will definitely make for a better ball game. Dawgs and SCarolina on Saturday..Dark...Were grilling 3 chickens on Saturday :)
I'm at the game!!! But c'mon, we all know that hotdogs are essential tailgate cuisine. ;)
Wow, Pete Carroll is 39-3 at home.
Don't look now but NC put a MEGA ASS WHOOPIN' on Rutgers. Butch Davis knows how to coach folks...
QuoteDon't look now but NC put a MEGA ASS WHOOPIN' on Rutgers. Butch Davis knows how to coach folks...
Wow, that was like a Mack Brown UNC team - Butch Davis is yet another example of why college coaches should stop jumping to head coach in the NFL. I can understand why they do it, the $$$, and more of a level playing field where every team has at least some shot to win a championship. That's the thing that drives me mad about college football - it's the greatest sport in the land with the absolute worst championship system.
QuoteWow, Pete Carroll is 39-3 at home.
wow--we'll be no 4?! nice!!!
32 hours!
let's hear some real predictions OSU fans; (haven't seen a USC fan here), penny, dylan? For real, what will happen tomorrow night?
My prediction is USC-27 Ohio State-9
(although I think USC has a chance of blowing them out of the yard)
I'll be rooting hard for OSU, but I don't feel good about it. OSU's defense will keep it reasonable.
USC 31 OSU 17
QuoteDon't look now but NC put a MEGA ASS WHOOPIN' on Rutgers. Butch Davis knows how to coach folks...
I loved it!!!
Did you see Mr. Davis in the press room afterwards? No emotion...very business like. Beats the HELL out of John Bunting.
Oh right, tomorrow's game.
USC 42 OSU 24
QuoteQuoteWow, Pete Carroll is 39-3 at home.
wow--we'll be no 4?! nice!!!
32 hours!
40-3 seems like a nice round number
Quotelet's hear some real predictions OSU fans; (haven't seen a USC fan here), penny, dylan? For real, what will happen tomorrow night?
My prediction is USC-27 Ohio State-9
(although I think USC has a chance of blowing them out of the yard)
OSU 31 USC 27
but I may be underestimating my boys, listening to too much hype.
QuoteQuotelet's hear some real predictions OSU fans; (haven't seen a USC fan here), penny, dylan? For real, what will happen tomorrow night?
My prediction is USC-27 Ohio State-9
(although I think USC has a chance of blowing them out of the yard)
OSU 31 USC 27
but I may be underestimating my boys, listening to too much hype.
Good guys 27 Sunburns 17
My picks, since everyone loves it when I'm dead wrong. ;D
#3 Oklahoma over Washington, #6 Missouri over Nevada, #7 LSU over North Texas, #12 Texas Tech over Primary School, #15 Arizona State over UNLV, and Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Ole Miss will all come away with W's, too.
#1 USC over Ohio
Should be a very good game, unless you're a Buckeye. I'm expecting a total blowout. 56 to 0. I really don't think OSU will score a single offensive touchdown against the Trojans... these guys are so good, they should be investigated.
#2 Georgia over South Carolina (UPSET ALERT)
Georgia should win, but they should have won last year, too. South Carolina just lost to Vanderbilt, now they're at home and they've got an opportunity to redeem themselves by beating one of the best teams in the nation - which happens to be a division and conference opponent. I'll pick Georgia to win by three TD's, but this will be a dangerously close game in the first half, I think.
#9 Auburn over Mississippi State (UPSET ALERT)
Auburn is a great team, but MSU is coming off of a ridiculous loss and they've got an opportunity now to redeem themselves with a win at home and over a Top 10 opponent who just happens to be in the same division and conference. Auburn wins by 2 TD's, but it'll be close early.
#21 Fresno State over #10 Wisconsin (UPSET ALERT)
My big upset pick of the week. Not that anyone cares about this game. I just like what I see with Fresno State and I think Wisconsin is over-rated.
Tulane over #14 East Carolina (UPSET ALERT)
Actually, THIS is my big upset pick of the week! The only reason I mention this one is because Tulane was very, very good last week at Alabama. Bama beat them up pretty bad, but they've probably got plenty of gas to keep this one close. Those guys are giant killers in the making.
...and the game of the week...
[size=14]#11 Alabama over Western Kentucky[/size]
Look for the Crimson Tide to continue a season that has yet to allow a single defensive touchdown. We'll be extremely disruptive with our defense, our special teams should light up the scoreboard, and our offense will likely continue to scare its fans with its mediocrity.
Alabama 35
W. Kentucky 6
What no Nebraska prediction? And against a powerhouse such as New Mexico State?
Actually, this probably will not be a blowout as the Husker defense is pretty much non existant. They've given up around 400 yards of offense each their first 2 games. I'm thinking around 300 yard this week. Thankfully their offense is rollin to help compensate.
i really hope you're wrong about our game, but i like the upset SC pick over GA. i was predicting that as well.
Quotei really hope you're wrong about our game, but i like the upset SC pick over GA. i was predicting that as well.
You know where you can put your crystal ball ?
QuoteQuotei really hope you're wrong about our game, but i like the upset SC pick over GA. i was predicting that as well.
You know where you can put your crystal ball ?
Well? Where!?!?!
(the suspense is killing me ::))
That Kansas/South FLA game last night was awesome
what a comeback in the 2nd half
rccola, your team does not deserve to be #2 in the nation. Not after that pitiful performance against South Carolina WITHOUT Kenny McKinley, their go-to reciever. You know as well as I do that we could have easily won.
Quoterccola, your team does not deserve to be #2 in the nation. Not after that pitiful performance against South Carolina WITHOUT Kenny McKinley, their go-to reciever. You know as well as I do that we could have easily won.
you are right about that. uga turned the ball over 3 times and had countless penalties. what a bad ballgame..you guys should have won but that's just a sign of how BAD SC really IS...SC should have beat UGA by 14..3 turnovers shit almighy :-/ Florida might kill us :(
21-3 I stayed up for this....Penny where are you ;Dmy glass ball looks gloomy :-/
Phew! Auburn over Miss St. 3-2. I was sweatin' this one out...
:D
QuotePhew! Auburn over Miss St. 3-2. I was sweatin' this one out...
:D
This is the football not baseball thread ;D ;D ;D
27-3 Is a rout on?
- B. Mustburger
35-3 yes it is...Wow USC looks great and UGA looked like CRAP today..jeez....happy wkend everyone...even you penny :) :)
usc vs osu has been a super let down at least mizzou will move up, hopefully they will jump over georgia too
QuoteQuotePhew! Auburn over Miss St. 3-2. I was sweatin' this one out...
:D
This is the football not baseball thread ;D ;D ;D
Ha! No shit brother...what a score. They should've just put the punters in the octagon. ;D
Quoteusc vs osu has been a super let down at least mizzou will move up, hopefully they will jump over georgia too
Mizzou looks GOOD bro but don't get carried away... :P
Alabama looked pretty decent, but the offense is still mediocre thanks to a lackluster passing performance. The defense allowed the first touchdown of the season, but by that point Saban was already clearing the benches with third and fourth string true freshmen... Final Score was 41 - 7...
I'm curious to see where we move in the polls, next week. Hard to believe Alabama is going to be in the Top 10, because the rank hasn't been earned... The real season begins next week.
QuoteFlorida might kill us :(
Georgia loves to play down to the competition, so I wouldn't be too concerned about Florida killing the guys in black. UGA barely, barely beat an Alabama team that would finish the season 7-6... but they usually pull off the W. Last I saw, Richt's away game record is nearly perfect.
Yeah, I think USC is legit and basically everyone else is playing to be there opponent. Im not so sure any of the other top teams have a good enough D to have a shot against them, but well see
Id put the Sooners at 2 and Mizzou at 3 right now though
MMJ Note - anyone noticed they played Im Amazed during the USC game?!? It was going into the commercial break after OSU punted with a little over 14 minutes left in the 2nd. They played the later part of the bridge/solo...pretty sweet
Wow. That sucked! No excuses. We got beat by a better team. Our season's not lost, but close to it. Damn.
QuoteWow. That sucked! No excuses. We got beat by a better team. Our season's not lost, but close to it. Damn.
Truthfully, I NEVER thought Ohio State would get blown out...Do you think USC is really THAT good or maybe a mediocre State team.
The poll is running late, today, but I think we'll see something like this...
1. USC
2. Oklahoma
3. Georgia
4. Florida
5. Missouri
6. LSU
7. Texas
8. Alabama
9. Wisconsin
10. Auburn
I'm thinking Georgia could be dropped down to 5th, but hopefully the pollsters will take into consideration that their sluggish win this weekend was an away game against Spurrier.
Auburn should drop two slots. Their offense has been embarrassingly impotent for all the hype they've got about it. Good ol' Spread Eagle offense.
I'd rather Alabama not leap frog Wisconsin, because we're really not a Top 10 team, but since the Badgers had a scare this weekend, it's possible.
QuoteTruthfully, I NEVER thought Ohio State would get blown out...Do you think USC is really THAT good or maybe a mediocre State team.
USC is
that good, and Ohio is
that over-rated. We'll see what the Buckeyes have got when they visit a supposedly Top 10 Wisconsin and a should-be Top 15 Penn State.
Speakings of... that old man Joe must be pissed off about something. I don't really follow that sad conference, but from the box scores he seems to be running the score up like a madman these past few games. I wonder if he'll ever get them to a title game again?
I guess that Nick Satan kool aid is tasting pretty sweet right now eh Ewok. I got a feeling things could get ugly on the board this year....cue Tracy...
Meh, our season hasn't even started yet, so I'm not getting too excited. Alabama has one of the hardest schedules in the SEC, considering we'll be facing four opponents this year in the Top 10 (3 of the 4 are away games), and every single one of our division opponents has a BYE week before facing us. Ouch.
I predicted 9-3 and that's overly optimistic. I'm expecting a loss to @ Georgia, @ LSU, and someone we shouldn't lose to (Auburn, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Miss State, @ Tennessee, take your pick, really, they're all pretty solid teams).
Just give me a W against @ Tennessee and Auburn and I'll be satisfied this year.
PS. USA Today just posted their poll. These guys are morons, but I agree with their Top 5 picks...
1. USC (57) 2-0 1,518
2. Oklahoma (1) 3-0 1,423
3. Georgia (2) 3-0 1,393
4. Florida (1) 2-0 1,335
5. Missouri 3-0 1,294
...and Notre Dame received 5 votes.
AP Top 25
1. USC (61) 2-0 1,596
2. Oklahoma 3-0 1,485
3. Georgia (2) 3-0 1,437
4. Florida (1) 2-0 1,414
5. Missouri 3-0 1,389
6. LSU 2-0 1,274
7. Texas 2-0 1,140
8. Wisconsin 3-0 1,076
9. Alabama 3-0 982
10. Auburn 3-0 958
11. Texas Tech 3-0 904
12. South Florida 3-0 801
13. Ohio State 2-1 800
14. Brigham Young 3-0 788
15. East Carolina 3-0 781
16. Penn State 3-0 779
17. Oregon 3-0 679
18. Wake Forest 2-0 482
19. Kansas 2-1 445
20. Utah 3-0 428
21. West Virginia 1-1 179
22. Illinois 2-1 163
23. Clemson 2-1 160
24. Florida State 2-0 146
25. Fresno State 1-1 121
QuoteI guess that Nick Satan kool aid is tasting pretty sweet right now eh Ewok. I got a feeling things could get ugly on the board this year....cue Tracy...
actually, today, I am steering away from the ugliness. :-/
This is shaping up to be a great college football season, and mainly b/c Ole Miss actually has a quarterback. We'll see what happens.
I'm actually kind of scared of the AL/Ole Miss game this year because of that guy.
last night was a very painful experience---luckily i kept drinking until i couldn't see the screen anymore ;-( my only consolation is that terrell pryor looked great--very poised and his stride is so long. i hope he starts every game from now on...not a good showing for big ten--PSU looked good but it's hard to tell-----i didn't see the wisconsin game
Sorry SEC fans, your conference may have been the best over the last several years, and they may be the best of the next several years, but this year, it's the BIG XII.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/notebook?page=notebook/gamedayFinal083
QuoteSorry SEC fans, your conference may have been the best over the last several years, and they may be the best of the next several years, but this year, it's the BIG XII.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/notebook?page=notebook/gamedayFinal083
yawn
The SEC was down last year and LSU took the title. Talk to us in January.
Look at these match-ups for Saturday!
Bama at Pig Nation
LSU on the Plains
Vandy invades the Grove
The Gators come to Neyland
(even the Vanderbilt v Ole Miss game will be good)
QuoteQuoteSorry SEC fans, your conference may have been the best over the last several years, and they may be the best of the next several years, but this year, it's the BIG XII.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/notebook?page=notebook/gamedayFinal083
yawn
The SEC was down last year and LSU took the title. Talk to us in January.
Indeed. The proof is in the pudding. But when it comes to yawns, that is how I would describe watching Georgia on Saturday.
And LSU took the title because they lucked out and got to play OSU.
(As you can see I'm just trying to stir up some shit so I can get this thread moving again. ;))
Come on Brad, give me some stats on why the SEC is better than the Big 12. (This year.) What would Vegas come up with for spreads if we played the following games on neutral sites. That would be interesting. Hypothetical spreads.
#2 Oklahoma vs. #3 Georgia
#5 Missouri vs. #4 Florida
#7 Texas vs. #6 LSU
#11 Texas Tech #9 Alabama
#19 Kansas #10 Auburn
#27 Oklahoma State vs. #26 Vanderbilt
#33 Nebraska vs. #34 Tennessee
Colorado vs. Kentucky
Kansas State vs. Arkansas
Iowa State vs. South Carolina
Baylor vs. Mississippi
Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State
I came up with the Big 12 being the favorite in seven and the SEC in five. And I don't want to brag but they used to call me Parlay Dave in college. ;D
Parlay Dave. ;D ;D Now that's funny. Should they have called you Trotter :-? ;D ;D
That Kansas/Auburn match-up would be interesting. They could both compare notes on losing to USF. The Bulls faded last year, but the depleted Big East has me thinking we have a true contender this year.
And apart from USC (who would go 10 and 6 in the NFL), what does the Pac 10 have to offer? I'm a fully indoctrinated Maryland fan - but we suck. We barely beat the post-Flacco Blue Hens from Delaware and got our asses handed to us by Middle Tenn. State; then we beat Cal? And UCLA; hello? The goal line is supposed to be defended.
QuoteParlay Dave. ;D ;D Now that's funny. Should they have called you Trotter :-? ;D ;D
Or Shooter....... ;D
Quote
#33 Nebraska vs. #34 Tennessee
Somehow I do not seeing that as being epic as Frost vs. Manning from the '98 Orange Bowl.
Side note, 9/23 a DVD 5 pack hits netflix. 71 NU/OK, '82 NU/OK (I believe this is the bouncaroskie), and the 3 Nat'l Championships from the 90's. Hot Damn!
EZ- Care to take a trip down memory lane with the 82 game? Man that game was fantastic.
QuoteCome on Brad, give me some stats on why the SEC is better than the Big 12. (This year.)
Well, the SEC has got five teams in the Top 10 before conference play. The BIG 12 has three... That pretty much sums things up by itself, but I'll dig for the stats for the hell of it.
The main thing I look at when judging a team by numbers alone is its defense. I don't care if Missouri puts up 50-something points per game on their high school opponent. I want to know how many points are allowed in the process before the coach starts clearing the benches.
The SEC has got five teams in the Nation's Top 10 scoring defenses. The BIG 12 doesn't have any. We've got four teams in the Top 10 rushing defenses. Ya'll don't have any. We've got three teams in the Top 10 total defenses. Ya'll have one, Kansas State (NR). Special teams are a big deal, as well. The SEC has four athletes in Top 10 punt returns by average. Ya'll don't have any.
Difficulty of schedule? These are subject to change, but currently,
#2 Oklahoma faces 3 ranked teams, one in the Top 10.
#3 Georgia faces 4 ranked teams, all four are in the Top 10.
#4 Florida faces 3 ranked teams, two are in the Top 10.
#5 Missouri faces 3 ranked teams, one in the Top 10.
#6 LSU faces 4 ranked teams, all four are in the Top 10.
#7 Texas faces 4 ranked teams, two are in the Top 10.
#9 Alabama faces 5 ranked teams, all four are in the Top 10.
#10 Auburn faces 4 ranked teams, three are in the Top 10.
As usual, the SEC wins in that department, as well. One should also take into consideration that five out of the twelve SEC Coaches have a National Title ring on their finger. Three more have had a 12-0 or better season in the past five years.
The bottom line is this -
The SEC is just a more enjoyable and more watchable brand of football. Last I checked, the SEC sends more athletes to the NFL and that should be some indicator of quality, too. The BIG 12 came in fifth or sixth place, I think.
QuoteQuoteCome on Brad, give me some stats on why the SEC is better than the Big 12. (This year.)
Well, the SEC has got five teams in the Top 10 before conference play. The BIG 12 has three... That pretty much sums things up by itself, but I'll dig for the stats for the hell of it.
The main thing I look at when judging a team by numbers alone is its defense. I don't care if Missouri puts up 50-something points per game on their high school opponent. I want to know how many points are allowed in the process before the coach starts clearing the benches.
The SEC has got five teams in the Nation's Top 10 scoring defenses. The BIG 12 doesn't have any. We've got four teams in the Top 10 rushing defenses. Ya'll don't have any. We've got three teams in the Top 10 total defenses. Ya'll have one, Kansas State (NR). Special teams are a big deal, as well. The SEC has four athletes in Top 10 punt returns by average. Ya'll don't have any.
Difficulty of schedule? These are subject to change, but currently,
#2 Oklahoma faces 3 ranked teams, one in the Top 10.
#3 Georgia faces 4 ranked teams, all four are in the Top 10.
#4 Florida faces 3 ranked teams, two are in the Top 10.
#5 Missouri faces 3 ranked teams, one in the Top 10.
#6 LSU faces 4 ranked teams, all four are in the Top 10.
#7 Texas faces 4 ranked teams, two are in the Top 10.
#9 Alabama faces 5 ranked teams, all four are in the Top 10.
#10 Auburn faces 4 ranked teams, three are in the Top 10.
As usual, the SEC wins in that department, as well. One should also take into consideration that five out of the twelve SEC Coaches have a National Title ring on their finger. Three more have had a 12-0 or better season in the past five years.
The bottom line is this -
The SEC is just a more enjoyable and more watchable brand of football. Last I checked, the SEC sends more athletes to the NFL and that should be some indicator of quality, too. The BIG 12 came in fifth or sixth place, I think.
Now that's what I'm talking about!
I still think the Big 12 is better
this year. Not last year or before, but
this year. So don't give me # of NFL players or national championships because I'm talking about 2008-09.
Your defense argument is compelling and I will certainly give you the overall nod there. However, keep in mind, when a team, like MU for example, scores on every series, and the average time of possesion for a drive is like two minutes because of the hurry up as well as the stupid college football clock rule, the other team always has the ball. So eventually, yes, they are going to move the ball. If you are a good hard nose running team like a lot of the SEC teams are, and you win the time of possesion, then your defense (yardage) is naturally going to be better. (Plus the SEC has already played some conference games so no wonder their defense has been good. ;) The Auburn game alone last week skewed the numbers. ;D)
And punt returns? Don't even go there. You obviously have not seen this guy play--> (Including his kickoff return against Illinois, and his record last year for being the only player in the nation to record touchdowns via receiving (9), rushing (4), punt return (2) and kickoff return (1) plus his record for most all purpose yards in a season EVER in the NCAA by a freshman.)
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But I digress.
I'm a UGA fan but I live in Tampa. The USF Bulls are a exciting team with one of the best coaches in the NCAA Jim Leavitt. Matt Grothe is on the Jim Rome Show today. 620 WDAE in Tampa or www.620wdae.com to listen live
Leaders in Yards Per Play.
1. Mizzou (8.30)
2. Oklahoma State (7.9)
3. Arkansas State (7.7)
4. Ball State (7.6)
5. Texas Tech (7.5)
6. Penn State (7.4)
7. Navy (7.3)
8. Baylor (7.2)
9. Georgia (7.1)
10. Oklahoma (7.0)
Are you a MIZZOU fan or somethin'?
Anyone else here a Jayhawk? Anyone? I've seen some Mizzou fans.
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QuoteAnyone else here a Jayhawk? Anyone? I've seen some Mizzou fans.
There was one, but we ran him out of here immediately. ;)
Not really, we welcome all types of hawks, even chickenhawks.
What about shithawks?
QuoteLeaders in Yards Per Play.
1. Mizzou (8.30)
2. Oklahoma State (7.9)
3. Arkansas State (7.7)
4. Ball State (7.6)
5. Texas Tech (7.5)
6. Penn State (7.4)
7. Navy (7.3)
8. Baylor (7.2)
9. Georgia (7.1)
10. Oklahoma (7.0)
Sweet! Something that OSU is good at - at least until we play some real competition...
How about Big 12 quarterbacks? There can be no denying that it's got the best crop of QBs:
Rank Name Team Rating
1 David Johnson Tulsa 241.58
2 Sam Bradford Oklahoma 214.43
3 Josh Freeman Kansas St 209.3
4 Chase Daniel Missouri 197.48
5 Christian Ponder FSU 193.29
6 Nate Davis Ball State 189.37
7 Max Hall BYU 186.82
8 Colt McCoy Texas 185.24
9 Rudy Carpenter Ariz St 183.56
10 Kellen Moore Boise St 182.7
11 Zac Robinson Okla St 179.18 |
(I had to get my guy in there at #11) ;)
Pat Forde likes em too: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&page=dash0803&sportCat=ncf
QuoteWhat about shithawks?
Okay then! Just asking...
Today's long-distance dedication comes to us from Bowl of Soup with great love to Alabama's favorite son, Angry Ewok. From Tuesday Morning Quarterback (a must-read if you like intelligent discussion of football, the universe, and the world at-large, ESPN.com Page 2):
Weasel Bowl Approaches: This Saturday it's Little Nicky Saban versus Bobby Petrino as Alabama meets Arkansas -- the first Weasel Bowl! Note the schools of the Weasel Three -- Saban, Petrino and Rich Rodriguez -- are a combined 13-8 since these extremely expensive promise-breakers arrived. They'd probably be a combined 13-9 if Arkansas' game at Texas had not been postponed by Hurricane Ike, and surely Arkansas boosters are now praying that meeting is never rescheduled. The 13 victories include wins over cupcakes Western Illinois, Western Kentucky, Western Carolina and Miami (Ohio). Between huge salaries, legal fees and buyouts, Alabama, Arkansas and Michigan have already spent about $20 million to get a mediocre 13-8 result. Considering the fantastic advantages in money and recruiting power possessed by Alabama, Arkansas and Michigan, orangutans could have coached them to 13-8.
Quoteorangutans could have coached them to 13-8.
Well there is a small compliment to Mark Mangino for you Elspeth!
QuoteQuote
#33 Nebraska vs. #34 Tennessee
Somehow I do not seeing that as being epic as Frost vs. Manning from the '98 Orange Bowl.
Side note, 9/23 a DVD 5 pack hits netflix. 71 NU/OK, '82 NU/OK (I believe this is the bouncaroskie), and the 3 Nat'l Championships from the 90's. Hot Damn!
EZ- Care to take a trip down memory lane with the 82 game? Man that game was fantastic.
I was 2 in the 82 game, but have watched it a couple of times on espn classic. Wouldn't care to watch either the 01 or 02 game where you guys beat us with the same throw back to the quarterback play we tried earlier in the game :-/
That's a funny article and all, but you can't really polish a turd. Saban has done the best he could with what he was given. The promising thing about Saban is what can happen in the next year or two. Have you seen our Freshmen? He's still a powerhouse at recruiting, and we have some commitments for next year already. I think we're on the upswing.
Hate on him all you want. I don't give a fuck. :)
How can the hacks on Page 2 criticize Saban's record when the cupboards were absolutely bare when he got here? He goes 7 and 6 his first year with a totally dismantled program, and for the first time in nearly thirty years, Alabama didn't have an athlete drafted.
Then ol' "Satan" turns around and recruits the best class in the Nation.
We're still rebuilding. We're fielding more freshmen starters than any other team in the Nation. We'll disrupt a few teams this year, but we're going to be a real handful in about two years.
:-*
QuoteQuoteQuote
#33 Nebraska vs. #34 Tennessee
Somehow I do not seeing that as being epic as Frost vs. Manning from the '98 Orange Bowl.
Side note, 9/23 a DVD 5 pack hits netflix. 71 NU/OK, '82 NU/OK (I believe this is the bouncaroskie), and the 3 Nat'l Championships from the 90's. Hot Damn!
EZ- Care to take a trip down memory lane with the 82 game? Man that game was fantastic.
I was 2 in the 82 game, but have watched it a couple of times on espn classic. Wouldn't care to watch either the 01 or 02 game where you guys beat us with the same throw back to the quarterback play we tried earlier in the game :-/
;D I was 9 and remember watching it going, Holy shit, can you do that!?!?!
I'm surprised they didn't include the game with the Miracle (some say illegal) kick/catch in the this series. :-/ [size=8]Yeah Dave I went there. There are people I work with that are STILL bitter about that.[/size]
QuoteI still think the Big 12 is better this year. Not last year or before, but this year. So don't give me # of NFL players or national championships because I'm talking about 2008-09.
The athletes going pro is an indicator to the quality of athletes in the conference. The number of coaches with National Championship rings indicates the quality of coaches in the conference. Just more indisputable arguments explaining why our conference play is tougher and better than everyone else.
In the end, let's just see how many of this year's athletes get drafted, and which conference comes away with a third consecutive title ring.
QuoteYour defense argument is compelling and I will certainly give you the overall nod there. However, keep in mind, when a team, like MU for example, scores on every series, and the average time of possesion for a drive is like two minutes because of the hurry up as well as the stupid college football clock rule, the other team always has the ball. So eventually, yes, they are going to move the ball.
I guess my way of thinking is... what's the point of putting up points in record speed if you allow the opponent to come right back and score in response? This is what I've been talking about the entire time - you guys have that flashy no-huddle offense, but generally speaking the defense is just pathetic.
The SEC will face tougher teams, naturally, but they'll also allow less points per points scored. As early as it is in the season, we can already look at the Top 10 teams based on points scored versus points allowed, and see exactly what I'm talking about.
87-10 (8.7) #1 USC
82-13 (6.3) #4 Florida
82-16 (5.1) #6 LSU
64-15 (4.2) #10 Auburn
95-23 (4.1) #9 Alabama
94-23 (4.0) #7 Texas
164-42 (3.9) #2 Oklahoma
173-62 (2.8) #5 Missouri115-45 (2.5) #3 Georgia
127-50 (2.5) #11 Texas Tech102-41 (2.4) #8 Wisconsin
See? You guys are at the bottom of the stack with a grossly over-rated Wisconsin and a humbled Georgia (who I guarantee will send a message this weekend).
Ha! Talk about manipulating the numbers. Somehow outscoring your opponents by far more points than the SEC becomes a "ratio" of points for vs. points against? That is a stretch my friend.
If a team wins 3-0 then your "ratio" would be infiniti and therefore dominating by your calculations.
And yes, Missouri's pathetic defense held McFadden and Arkansas to one of their lowest yardage totals of the season last year. When it really counted.
QuoteHa! Talk about manipulating the numbers. Somehow outscoring your opponents by far more points than the SEC becomes a "ratio" of points for vs. points against? That is a stretch my friend.
But you
aren't outscoring your opponents more than the SEC is, because you're allowing more points in the process. Missouri has scored more points than anyone else in the Top 10, but they've allowed more points than all of the SEC teams combined (minus Georgia). That's why I don't like your chances up against a balanced team. How'd you do against Oklahoma last year, for example?
QuoteAnd yes, Missouri's pathetic defense held McFadden and Arkansas to one of their lowest yardage totals of the season last year. When it really counted
When it really counted? You mean a week after Oklahoma dropped you guys (a second time) from the #1 spot, kicking you out of a BCS entry, where you (with a 10-2 record) ended up in the non-BCS Cotton Bowl against an unranked Arkansas (8-4) with an interim coach named Reggie something? That's when it
really counted? I know you love the fact you beat an SEC team, and kudos to you guys for that, I guess, but we all know interim coaches were 1-5 last year, and the SEC was 5-1 in bowl games. Missouri was favored to win for a reason, dude...
You want to talk about the pitiful Arkansas game last year, as if it really counted... Let's talk about your two games against Oklahoma, specifically the Conference Championship where you were ranked #1 in the Nation. #9 Oklahoma beat you guys 38-17.Those were the games that
really counted because they kept you out of the National Title game...
But another thing you mentioned was time of possession. You mentioned that Missouri typically has the ball less than their opponent, right? Why is that a good thing? Doesn't that just mean that Missouri's defense is weak? I'm not spinning anything, I'm just asking, here, because I'm an SEC guy, and in the SEC, the winning team usually has had the ball twice, if not four times longer than the losing team.
After looking at your schedule, can we just debate this after the third week of October?
QuoteAfter looking at your schedule, can we just debate this after the third week of October?
Yes, but this is fun.
Right now we are number one in the nation in offense. And 108th in time of possesion. Last I checked, your record has nothing to do with Time of Possesion or "points ratios". It has to do with scoring more points than the other team. We have scored, on average,
37 POINTS PER GAME!, more than our opponents. We have had 10 TD drives under two minutes this year. If we score in 2 minutes, and then the opponent goes from their own 30 yard line to midfield with 5 running plays and punts, they are going to win the time of possesion. Who cares?
Arkansas was ranked #24 in the country at Bowl game time. Were we dissapointed that we didn't get a BCS game? Yes, we were, KU should have never gotten it instead, but it was our own fault for losing again to OU. Our worst performance of the season. But this is Mizzou you are talking about. The cotton bowl is the one of the best games we have got in decades. It was big for us and we stomped Arkansas 38-7. 38-7! The same Arkansas team that beat National Champion LSU just weeks before! So even the almighty SEC National Champions LSU had a bad day right, on their own field. We lost to Oklahoma on "neutral" field in Texas.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20080917/NEWS/809159896/1067/NEWS&title=CECIL_HURT__Saban_offers_food_for_thought
Coach Saban on the Tide fan's expectations
QuoteRight now we are number one in the nation in offense.
That's
great. Too bad ya'll are #56 in total defense.
QuoteWe have scored, on average, 37 POINTS PER GAME!, more than our opponents.
But you ALLOW more points than all of the SEC teams in the Top Ten (minus Georgia)
combined.
QuoteIt was big for us and we stomped Arkansas 38-7. 38-7! The same Arkansas team that beat National Champion LSU just weeks before!
No, it
wasn't the same team. Interim coach.
QuoteThat's great. Too bad ya'll are #56 in total defense.
Actually we are #88, Mississippi is #56. (Nothin' but honesty here. ;))
But to me it's yardage differential that matters, because as you point out, offense and defense are equally important so net difference is the key. Also, our first team offense
and defense have only played 8 out of a possible 12 quarters.
QuoteBut you ALLOW more points than all of the SEC teams in the Top Ten (minus Georgia) combined.
Again, differential is what determines the winner.
QuoteNo, it wasn't the same team. Interim coach.
Yeah, the old coach was so good that he got fired. I guess you think he would have been worth an extra 4 touchdowns if he was on the sideline.
I understand that all of this talk is a bit silly after only three games but I'm enjoying this. (Don't take me too seriously please.)
I'm so glad the NCAA finally realized they were missing out on the potential for another big night for college football and started putting some decent matchups on Thursday nights.
This is kind of wierd. I noticed the next three nights have a Big 12 vs. Big East matchup.
Wednesday
KState at Louisville
Thursday
#21 West Virginia at Colorado
Friday
Baylor at Connecticut
Sorry, me again. I will give props to the SEC for having some early season conference matchups so there are some good games earlier in the year. Have they always done this and I just didn't notice?
What's the spread on Arkansas/Alabama?
QuoteActually we are #88, Mississippi is #56.
Crap, I just typed "Miss" in the "search page" thing... :D
QuoteSorry, me again. I will give props to the SEC for having some early season conference matchups so there are some good games earlier in the year. Have they always done this and I just didn't notice?
What's the spread on Arkansas/Alabama?
Alabama has a ten points on the spread.
I might be mistaken about this, but SEC teams typically begin conference play by Week 3 (for some) and Week 4 (for the rest).
You silly guys with all of your talk of SEC and BIG 12. You really need to keep your eyes on the BIG SKY conference. GO LUMBERJACKS!!!
UGA v AZ St ...that should be a pretty good game.
QuoteYou silly guys with all of your talk of SEC and BIG 12. You really need to keep your eyes on the BIG SKY conference. GO LUMBERJACKS!!!
Yeah! Go UNC Bears! ;D
[size=14]OK Brad, Ole Miss favored by 6.5 at home vs. Vandy:[/size]
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QuoteQuoteYou silly guys with all of your talk of SEC and BIG 12. You really need to keep your eyes on the BIG SKY conference. GO LUMBERJACKS!!!
Yeah! Go UNC Bears! ;D
Don't forget the:
Eastern Washington Eagles
Idaho State Bengals
Montana Grizzlies
Montana State Bobcats
Portland State Vikings (vespa,beth?)
Sacramento State Hornets (Where are you bbill?)
Weber State Wildcats
you watch out, in the next few years these are all of your up and comers.......
I believe I'm 30-7 (81%) with my picks this season. Hopefully this week will turn out better than last week... although, to my credit, my upset picks were all in the lead in the fourth quarter before dropping.
MSU over Georgia Tech
I actually think Georgia Tech is a better team, so I'm picking MSU for the upset... Croom really needs to step it up after some awful coaching last week.
Ole Miss over Vanderbilt
Another close game, but Ole Miss is pretty awesome this year and it's a home game. This one should be fun to watch, I'll be cheering for the Rebels.
#3 Georgia over Arizona State
Georgia is dropping in the polls because of their lazy defense... it's time to step it up and send a message to the pollsters. If they do send a message, it'll be great TV. If they don't, then UGA fans need to shut up for the rest of the season - that means no crying when you're 10-2 at the end of the season and you still think you're a better team than the National Champion.
#4 Florida over Tennessee
Should be a great game. I'm putting Florida on upset alert, but they should blow the Vols out of the water.
#9 Alabama over Arkansas
The hogs suck, but they always give 110% in this game so I'm weary of it. I think we'll be hurting against that passing game, until we lay the QB out. Our offense is going to need to step things up and prove itself worthy of scholarships in this game, because they're simply not showing up as a unit and it's making the defense work overtime.
#6 LSU over #10 Auburn
The game of the week. Can't wait to see this one, because both of the teams are such a mystery at this point. Auburn is favored to win, Tubby has never lost to LSU on the plains, so despite the rankings, I guess I'm picking the upset.
Oh, and the boring games that nobody cares about...
South Carolina over Waffer
#5 Missouri over Buffalo
#7 Texas over Rice
#11 Texas Tech over Massachusetts
QuoteQuoteQuoteYou silly guys with all of your talk of SEC and BIG 12. You really need to keep your eyes on the BIG SKY conference. GO LUMBERJACKS!!!
Yeah! Go UNC Bears! ;D
Don't forget the:
Eastern Washington Eagles
Idaho State Bengals
Montana Grizzlies
Montana State Bobcats
Portland State Vikings (vespa,beth?)
Sacramento State Hornets (Where are you bbill?)
Weber State Wildcats
you watch out, in the next few years these are all of your up and comers.......
Northern Colorado is totally the next Boise State! After we're done rolling over Texas St. on Saturday, we'll beat up on your NAU Lumberjacks next week! ;)
I wonder what would happen if a Lumberjack with a double sided axe and a Bear tangled?
Quote[size=14]OK Brad, Ole Miss favored by 6.5 at home vs. Vandy:[/size]
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;D ;D ;D
Big day for the SEC today; time for us to start knocking each other off while the other conferences play out their cupcake schedules, trying to get a shot at whatever team wins the SEC.
i'm picking GA over ASU---also i''m picking TN for the upset over the Gators... are they mad enough or what??!!
The Buckeyes started Pryor this week. Let the new age begin...
There's no way that TN pulls out a win over Florida.
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#9 Alabama 49
Arkansas 14
Our third and fourth string defenses allowed a touchdown each thanks to blown coverages, but in the first half alone we intercepted four times, twice for touchdown returns. Not bad. Rushing picked up 331 yards with a 9.5 yard per carry average and three players picking up a TD. We only passed for 72 yards, with an interception given up by our second string QB, so our passing game still sucks.
I'll give it up to you Brad, the Tide are definitely better this year. This was the first time I've gotten to see them, and I know Arkansas is down, but you beat them as bad you should have. With that being said I wouldn't mind seeing you guys stub your toe a couple of times this season.
My thoughts on the whole conference dominance thing, I will say that the SEC is the toughest conference, you all have some damn fine football programs, and traditions. But the bragging about how good your conference is as if the rest of the us are playing for second gets a little old. But when the national champ comes out your conference for the last two we'll have to hear it until someone knocks you guys off.
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#9 Alabama 49
Arkansas 14
Our third and fourth string defenses allowed a touchdown each thanks to blown coverages, but in the first half alone we intercepted four times, twice for touchdown returns. Not bad. Rushing picked up 331 yards with a 9.5 yard per carry average and three players picking up a TD. We only passed for 72 yards, with an interception given up by our second string QB, so our passing game still sucks.
Why would anyone even bother passing if you could run the ball like that? Lookin' good.
This LSU/Auburn game is sweet. I've decided the perfect matchup to answer our argument would be MU vs. Auburn. Big 12 dominating spread offense vs. rediculously tough SEC defense.
Tracy, don't bullshit, just because the SEC is playing there conference games
this week instead of some other week doesn't meen their schedule is any tougher.
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Tracy, don't bullshit, just because the SEC is playing there conference games this week instead of some other week doesn't meen their schedule is any tougher.
Everyone agrees that the SEC has the toughest conference in the nation. No bullshit at all.
QuoteWhy would anyone even bother passing if you could run the ball like that?
Well, Arkansas has the worst rushing defense in the Nation, so we didn't need to air it out, this time. But the rest of our conference schedule won't be so easy. We'll just hope and pray John Parker gets in the zone next week and is able to make some connections with and take advantage of our very impressive, young receiving team.
QuoteI've decided the perfect matchup to answer our argument would be MU vs. Auburn. Big 12 dominating spread offense vs. rediculously tough SEC defense.
Top 10 matchup between LSU and Missouri would be better, I think. We can't really compare Auburn's spread eagle to Missouri's spread offense, so I got nothin' there... How is Missouri's front line, though? Do you think an SEC team like LSU, Auburn, Florida, Georgia would be able to sack your guy? Could Missouri establish a running game?
QuoteI'll give it up to you Brad, the Tide are definitely better this year. This was the first time I've gotten to see them, and I know Arkansas is down, but you beat them as bad you should have. With that being said I wouldn't mind seeing you guys stub your toe a couple of times this season.
You'll get your wish this Saturday.
Alabama has improved so much on the field, but one thing that a lot of folks won't notice is that the discipline is like nothing we've seen since Gene Stallings was here in the 90's... these kids are working, not playing... To me, buying into the coach's program is the number one thing, and in a few years, we'll have a ring because of it.
QuoteMy thoughts on the whole conference dominance thing, I will say that the SEC is the toughest conference, you all have some damn fine football programs, and traditions. But the bragging about how good your conference is as if the rest of the us are playing for second gets a little old. But when the national champ comes out your conference for the last two we'll have to hear it until someone knocks you guys off.
Lookout, 'cause the South's gonna do it agaaaaiiin. :D
WTF. Mississippi State. What is going on with this team? Are they really about to go 4-8 after everyone praised Croom to no end, last year? I wonder if they fire Croom, could they replace him? He's not a good coach, in my opinion, but who could they get? An assistant coach?
WTF. Vanderbilt over Ole Miss? If they beat Auburn, I predict my brain will explode.
WTF. Did anyone else see Alabama's goal-line stand against Arkansas? They stopped four attempts on the goal line. It was awesome.
UGA v ALA is turning out to be a barn burner
That goal-line stand was fucking awesome. I was very happy about that. That was a fun game to watch. You don't see many games where a defense returns 2 INTs for TDs.
The LSU/Auburn game was fun to watch as well. You gotta keep an eye on Les Miles. He pulls shit outta his pocket when you least expect it. An onsides kick in the middle of the 3rd quarter? What the fuck?
QuoteUGA v ALA is turning out to be a barn burner
I'm definitely pulling for UGA in that one!
I hate to admit that I root for any SEC team but I make an exception for UGA. Especially against Bama. My cousin went to UGA and still lives in Athens.
Go Dawgs!
QuoteThe Buckeyes started Pryor this week. Let the new age begin...
he plays so fearlessly--i guess there is no pressure on him--i can't wait till he bulks up this summer, comes back 20 lbs bigger--i felt bad the crowd turned on beockman like that, though. sometimes i hate buckeye fans--no loyalty and sense of entitlement--all i know is that at the level they're playing, the only big ten teams we can beat at this point are MN, NW and Purdue--and even those it's gonna be close--I just don't understand why the defense hasn't been showing up--we lost only one player--first it was the O Line, now this---i think they need laurinitis's dad to come in there and rain on them---
that said, i really enjoyed the MSU-ND game (especially the outcome), the GA and LSU games (i hate LSU but i like 2nd half comebacks) 4 really good football games on yesterday
yeah, that sucked how they treated Boekmann. There are few reasons for a home crowd to boo their own and throwing a simple incompletion isn't one of them. I think that happens more these days all over the place. I heard LSU's dean asked their fans not to boo the home team. Should he really have to say that? I was at a Reds game when fans were booing Adam Dunn for not legging out a double. I couldn't believe it. I mean, I wanted to boo too but I didn't because that's just against the rules. or it should be.
2008 NCAA Football Rankings - Week 4 (Sept. 21)
AP Top 25
1. USC (62) 2-0 1,621
2. Oklahoma 3-0 1,484
3. Georgia (2) 4-0 1,475
4. Florida (1) 3-0 1,442
5. LSU 3-0 1,363
6. Missouri 4-0 1,360
7. Texas 3-0 1,174
8. Alabama 4-0 1,132
9. Wisconsin 3-0 1,091
10. Texas Tech 4-0 962
11. Brigham Young 4-0 919
12. Penn State 4-0 891
13. South Florida 4-0 798
14. Ohio State 3-1 790
15. Auburn 3-1 785
16. Wake Forest 3-0 711
17. Utah 4-0 574
18. Kansas 3-1 555
19. Boise State 3-0 363
20. Clemson 3-1 300
21. Vanderbilt 4-0 242
22. Illinois 2-1 224
23. East Carolina 3-1 201
24. TCU 4-0 117
25. Fresno State 2-1 105
In five weeks of football, this will be the second time ESPN Gameday features a Top 10 team hosting the underdog Alabama Crimson Tide. Not bad at all. That, on top of being on the cover of Forbes and Sports Illustrated, is really great exposure for our program and great news for our recruiting.
As for the game itself... #8 Alabama @ #3 Georgia is undoubtedly going to be a slobber knocker. Look at these stats...
Scoring Offense
Georgia - #27
Alabama - #44
Scoring Defense
Alabama - #9
Georgia - #27
Rushing Offense
Alabama - #23
Georgia - #30
Rushing Defense
Alabama - #1
Georgia - #12
Passing Offense
Georgia - #36
Alabama - #88
Passing Defense
Alabama - #42
Georgia - #87
Total Offense
Georgia - #31
Alabama - #55
Total Defense
Alabama - #13
Georgia - #40
Alabama looks great in some places, but Georgia is much more balanced. Alabama has got to keep Georgia's offense off of the field for as long as possible... that means more than just running the ball, because Georgia is obviously capable of holding a run if they keep eight in the box and don't have to worry about the quarterback scrambling or passing. Meanwhile, our return defense has got to improve on those kicks... we're allowing way, way too many yards. I'm sick of seeing those lame shoulder "tackles" instead of actual wrap tackles.
Special Teams
Punt Returns
Alabama - #14
Georgia - #25
Punt Return Defense
Alabama - #44
Georgia - #62
Kick Returns
Alabama - #37
Georgia - #80
Kick Return Defense
Georgia - #45
Alabama - #80
One thing all of the stats fail to measure, though, is that Georgia has an inflated ego that typically gets them in trouble. A very thin Alabama team took Georgia into overtime, last year... this year we've got discipline, a competent offensive coordinator, and more than a dozen healthy, motivated freshmen on the field. The defense is hot, too. If Georgia comes into this game thinking they're ready for USC, they might just get walloped by Alabama. Remember this... Alabama has got nothing to lose, and Georgia has everything to lose in a BCS Title-Or-Bust mindset and an entire off-season of National Title expectations to carry on their shoulders.
Saturday is so far away...
Oh, this is hilarious... You know your conference is a joke when your commissioner is pleading that the conference is much harder than everyone says it is.
Big Ten's Crying Jimmy Delany: 'Top teams competing at very high level'
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3599079
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany stuck up for his league a week after another lopsided loss in a big game by Ohio State.
The Buckeyes may have flopped last week against top-ranked Southern California, but that doesn't mean the Big Ten is down, Delany said. He cited conference victories in other high-profile games, such as Big Ten wins over Southeastern Conference squads in non-BCS bowl games.
"I feel like our top teams are competing at a very high level. We play the SEC year in and year out and more than hold our own," Delany said before No. 16 Penn State's game Saturday against Temple.
"The Big Ten has been strong for a long time. If we're not Number 1, if we're 2 or 3 or 4, people see it as a down year," he said. "Maybe it's a game of not meeting expectations, and the expectations are high."
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Especially with THE! Ohio State 0-9'ers, which has won three straight conference titles [Which is meaningless in a conference that doesn't have a championship game...]. But the Buckeyes have also been blown out in the last two BCS title games, to SEC teams Florida and LSU.
In last season's non-BCS games against the SEC, Michigan beat Florida 41-35, but Wisconsin lost to Tennessee 21-17 Against other major-conference Nittany Lions beat the Big 12's Texas A&M 24-17, Indiana lost Oklahoma State 49-33, and Michigan State lost to Boston College of the ACC 24-21.
Illinois didn't fare that well in the Rose Bowl, where it was routed by USC 49-17.
Detractors need to look at the Big Ten's results against other power conferences over the last 10 or 15 years to get a better comparison of conference strength, Delany said.
"But I just don't extrapolate as much as some do. You have to look at it over time," he said. "I feel pretty good."
Delany also said negotiations for the BCS's new television deal with Fox "are just beginning," as they were expected to this fall. Fox has a "preferred window of negotiations," he said.
The BCS has two years left on its current four-year, $320 million TV deal with Fox.
that picture is starting to worry me :-/ :-/
QuoteUGA v ALA is turning out to be a barn burner
DAWGS all the way!!!
QuoteQuoteUGA v ALA is turning out to be a barn burner
DAWGS all the way!!!
;) ;) ;)
http://onlineathens.com/stories/092308/foo_335699773.shtml Talk about an institution...Larry Munson WILL be missed at UGA in the booth. A new era will begin Saturday. Hopefully it will start with a Bama ASS KICKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quotehttp://onlineathens.com/stories/092308/foo_335699773.shtml Talk about an institution...Larry Munson WILL be missed at UGA in the booth. A new era will begin Saturday. Hopefully it will start with a Bama ASS KICKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How about a little side bet between Ewok and RC? Avatars? ::)
I've been saying since before the season that we'll go 9-3 with a losses to Georgia, LSU, and a team we shouldn't lose to... I think Georgia and Florida are the #3 and #2 teams in the Nation, and Alabama is the #2 team in the West.
...But I'll go ahead and take an avatar bet because I'm a good sport and a good fan...
Georgia has a lousy passing defense and their O-Line is weak. John Parker Wilson is going to have a career game. Our running backs are going to put on a show. We're going to punch Georgia in the mouth. What? I said we're going to punch Georgia in the mouth. Smashmouth football, war in the trenches. Run the line into the stands. Run into the stands and slap their momma's. Georgia isn't man enough.
#3 Georgia is not man enough to beat #8 Alabama.
QuoteI've been saying since before the season that we'll go 9-3 with a losses to Georgia, LSU, and a team we shouldn't lose to... I think Georgia and Florida are the #3 and #2 teams in the Nation, and Alabama is the #2 team in the West.
...But I'll go ahead and take an avatar bet because I'm a good sport and a good fan...
Georgia has a lousy passing defense and their O-Line is weak. John Parker Wilson is going to have a career game. Our running backs are going to put on a show. We're going to punch Georgia in the mouth. What? I said we're going to punch Georgia in the mouth. Smashmouth football, war in the trenches. Run the line into the stands. Run into the stands and slap their momma's. Georgia isn't man enough.
#3 Georgia is not man enough to beat #8 Alabama.
OK, so what you're saying is that
all Georgia fans are pussies...
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WOW! :o
I'm interested to see how Moreno does against the Bama defense. We kept Clemson to 0 rushing yards. I'd like to think that we can limit Moreno as well. I don't expect to hold him to 0, but if we could keep him under 100 yards I'd be pleased.
QuoteQuoteI've been saying since before the season that we'll go 9-3 with a losses to Georgia, LSU, and a team we shouldn't lose to... I think Georgia and Florida are the #3 and #2 teams in the Nation, and Alabama is the #2 team in the West.
...But I'll go ahead and take an avatar bet because I'm a good sport and a good fan...
Georgia has a lousy passing defense and their O-Line is weak. John Parker Wilson is going to have a career game. Our running backs are going to put on a show. We're going to punch Georgia in the mouth. What? I said we're going to punch Georgia in the mouth. Smashmouth football, war in the trenches. Run the line into the stands. Run into the stands and slap their momma's. Georgia isn't man enough.
#3 Georgia is not man enough to beat #8 Alabama.
OK, so what you're saying is that all Georgia fans are pussies...
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Now Tracy are you putting words in Ewoks mouth...I hope so because Georgia is gonna put their cleats in Bamas ASSSSSSSSSSSSS
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I think UGA is going to pull this 1 out but I think Bama covers the spread and has a decent shot at winning
Conference Rankings based on the USA Today Coaches Poll (total points.) See Brad, it didn't come out in my favor but I'm still posting it! ;)
THE BEST
SEC 5708 pts.
Big 12 5469 pts.
THE REST
Big 10 2910 pts.
Pac 10 1711 pts.
Mtn West 1610 pts.
ACC 1123 pts.
Big East 791 pts.
WAC 382 pts.
CUSA 105 pts.
Mid-Amer 16 pts.
Mtn West ahead of the ACC and Big East and almost ahead of the PAC 10. Oh my. When did they stop playing football on the Coasts?
QuoteQuoteYou silly guys with all of your talk of SEC and BIG 12. You really need to keep your eyes on the BIG SKY conference. GO LUMBERJACKS!!!
Yeah! Go UNC Bears! ;D
We are coming off of a resounding 19-14 win over Southern Utah, so watch out Bears here comes a Lumberjack with a double sided axe! ;)
UNC lost a heartbreaker to Texas State - down by 3, the Bears drove the field to the Texas St. 1 yard line with 19 secs to go. On the next play, the QB fumbles the ball away and Texas St. wins. :'(
Look out, they're gonna take out their frustrations on Northern Arizona this week!
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Conferences compared from the A/P Poll points...
SEC - 6,449
BIG 12 - 5704
Not gonna waste my time with the other conferences.
Movin' on up!
wow, who'd thunk that?
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Any given Thursday? I love seeing USC booted out again. A 1-2 team giving them the business between the tackles with a 5'6 -200 pound running back is just icing on the cake.
RUNN TIDE!!!
QuoteRUNN TIDE!!!
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That's Glen Coffee running. He's got 8.6 per carry, so I'm sure you'll see the Tide running, alright. Afterall, we're the #1 Rushing Offense in the conference.
I was sitting around with Coffee, yesterday, he was absolutely in the zone. He's actually been like that all week. Very quiet and very intense. I love that you people are expecting nothing out of Alabama... and I hope #2 Georgia's expecting nothing, too... because with everyone expecting us to lose, we've got nothing to lose and everything to gain on Saturday.
I can't wait.
that was such a good game but i was worried when the coach got the gatorade dump w/3 min to go and the students starting coming down ready to storm the field (against the #1 ranked team!!) hellllooooo
..also according to that score, we should get beat by PSU by about 75 points!
the field's wide open.....i luv it!!!!
That's crazy. Not what I expected to read this morning. I wasn't home last night and I didn't check the news and shit before I went to bed like I normally do. So needless to say, this was a complete shock this morning.
I can never remember an upset of that magnitude, where it had very little to do with the favorite beating themselves and everything to do with the underdog playing the game of their lives. USC did not lose that game, they got beat. Love it.
Whoa!
So...Oklahoma (barring a loss) would move to #1, followed by Georgia (unless, well, you know.), Florida, LSU and Missouri.
3 SEC teams in the top 5? Damn. This weekend will be FUN to watch.
QuoteQuoteRUNN TIDE!!!
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That's Glen Coffee running. He's got 8.6 per carry, so I'm sure you'll see the Tide running, alright. Afterall, we're the #1 Rushing Offense in the conference.
I was sitting around with Coffee, yesterday, he was absolutely in the zone. He's actually been like that all week. Very quiet and very intense. I love that you people are expecting nothing out of Alabama... and I hope #2 Georgia's expecting nothing, too... because with everyone expecting us to lose, we've got nothing to lose and everything to gain on Saturday.
I can't wait.
Can't wait for an ASS WHIPPING!!!!!!!!!! :'( :'( :'(
Quotethat was such a good game but i was worried when the coach got the gatorade dump w/3 min to go and the students starting coming down ready to storm the field (against the #1 ranked team!!) hellllooooo
..also according to that score, we should get beat by PSU by about 75 points!
the field's wide open.....i luv it!!!!
Indeed
That win by my Nittany Lions over then nobody Oregon St may loom large with the computers come BCS time :)
We gotta get thru Illini, Wisc, and Fuckeyes first though..and not pull a USC
OSU is the only game im a little worried about. I think Wisconsin is overrated pretty big, but I can live with that if we give them their first and only loss
QuoteQuotelet's hear some real predictions OSU fans; (haven't seen a USC fan here), penny, dylan? For real, what will happen tomorrow night?
My prediction is USC-27 Ohio State-9
OSU 31 USC 27
Well, I was kinda close. :-?
I'm 38-9 (81%) with my picks this season.
The games that nobody cares about...
#6 Texas over Arkansas
#8 Wisconsin over Michigan
#12 Penn State over #22 Illinois
#1 Oklahoma over #24 TCU
And onto the good stuff...
#3 Florida over Ole Miss
Florida will win, but I've got a lot of respect for this Ole Miss team.
#4 LSU over Mississippi State
LSU will win, but I keep looking for Croom to save his job, because you just KNOW he's going to win one he shouldn't. Meanwhile, I'll be looking for LSU to be glancing too far ahead in the schedule and stumble where they shouldn't. Watch for the first half to be close.
#15 Auburn over Tennessee
I'm going to enjoy watching these two. I hate orange.
...and the prediction everyone is waiting for...
[UPSET ALERT]
#7 Alabama over #2 Georgia
Officials ask that Alabama fans leave flowers and sympathy cards in the endzones. In lieu of flowers, Alabama fans are asked to donate pre-paid gas cards.
Ok, not bad.
Here's my prediction for tomorrow's big game.
Georgia 93
Alabama 2
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Wow...Florida-Ole Miss tied with less than 10 min in the 4th
Wow..Clemson just lost to Maryland
Im not so sure how big of a fan that was for Bama anymore
I took Bama for the points, but Im having a very hard time seeing them beat UGA now
If Ole Miss bumps Florida off, which looks hugely possible now that it's 31-24 with only 5 minutes left, Alabama's win over Georgia is ten times bigger.
1. USC
2. Oklahoma
3. Georgia
4. Florida
5. LSU
6. Missouri
7. Texas
8. Alabama
Wow. Hell of a shakeup!
they blocked the extra point!!!!! GO OLE MISSSSSSSS
OLE MISS STOPS TIM TEBOW QB SNEAK ON 4TH AND 1!!!! OLE MISS WINS BY ONE POINT!!!! THIS WEEK THE MIGHTY ARE FALLIN'!
Congrats to Ole Miss. That was a helluva game.
Hah...that was a terrible play call going for that long yard right there
FG attempt wouldve been a much better gamble.
....and I have a feeling theres gonna be a lot of Bama fans eating grilled CROW here later!!!
Quote....and I have a feeling theres gonna be a lot of Bama fans eating grilled CROW here later!!!
Nobody expects Alabama to win, so we've got nothing to lose.
QuoteHah...that was a terrible play call going for that long yard right there
He had Tebow in a fucking shotgun formation. Makes no sense at all on 4th and long.
Rebels beat a bunch of over confident Gators. Gotta bring your A-game against the Rebs this year.
I wouldnt say nobody expects them to win at all, but I think by how that Clemson win is starting to get devalued though, I think the chances of them winning are decreasing
They certainly have a shot though
Alabama hasn't beat any good teams this year? Neither has USC or Florida, and neither has Oklahoma, Georgia, LSU, Missouri, Wisconsin, Texas Tech, etc. This is only the second week of conference play.
Well, I knew Wisconsin was overrated and ranked too high, but I didnt think they were overrated enough to lose to this terrible Michigan squad.
hahah
Hopefully the upsets end here
The DAWGS are getting WHIPPED... :o :-[ :-/ ;D ;D ;D ;D
fist fight....hopefully far from over...interception...R U kidding me.....no
QuoteThe DAWGS are getting WHIPPED... :o :-[ :-/ ;D ;D ;D ;D
Hey now, leave them alone. They can't help it their offense is terrible. :-[
31-0 :-/ :-/ :-/at least the Gators lost
Apparently 'Bama is for real this year. What up with your Dawgs there rc.
first Paul Newman,now this...shit...well at least UF lost .....and yes fuck you Alabama ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
QuoteApparently 'Bama is for real this year. What up with your Dawgs there rc.
I know I know :-/ :-/ :-/
Movin' on up x 2. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Unless Alabama jumps ahead of MU, which I would understand. Congrats Brad. (However, MU did beat "somebody" in Illinois. I know you will say they are no good, but they are giving Penn State a game right now on the road.)
I LOVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL!
QuoteMovin' on up x 2. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Unless Alabama jumps ahead of MU, which I would understand. Congrats Brad. (However, MU did beat "somebody" in Illinois. I know you will say they are no good, but they are giving Penn State a game right now on the road.)
I LOVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL!
Yes, the Illini are giving us a game right now - but what did Mizzou beat them by..10? 13?
Illini has a good offense, no doubt. Our D is finally stepping it up the last few drives though - and Illinois should only have 7 pts because Arrelious Benn def pushed off on his 30-40 yd TD
That said, Ive already told my buddy from Bama that they are indeed legit - and I know theres a few fans here - so ill say it again, Bama is legit
Nick Saban is the Al Capone of football
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Yes, the Illini are giving us a game right now - but what did Mizzou beat them by..10? 13?
It was 10. They scored a throw away touchdown in the last few seconds. It really was never that close. Plus it was border war game in neutral site which always makes it a closer game no matter what the rankings.
VTech pretty much pounding on my poor Huskers. :'(
Yeah ROLL TIDE :-/
QuoteQuote
Yes, the Illini are giving us a game right now - but what did Mizzou beat them by..10? 13?
It was 10. They scored a throw away touchdown in the last few seconds. It really was never that close. Plus it was border war game in neutral site which always makes it a closer game no matter what the rankings.
Dude, I watched most of the 2nd half of that game
Dont act like you had it in hand bc it was basically TD for TD in the 2nd half..1 stop, and Mizzou was in trouble
I think Mizzou is very good, but there D is def there achilles and the Big 12 schedule will show how legit they are
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Nick Saban is the Al Capone of football
more like the Deion Sanders of college football
Your avatar's lookin a little outdated there, Mr. Brad...
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My condolences to the Bulldawgs. At least you were dressed appropriately.
To say BAMA handled business in the first half is an understatement. Glenn Coffee rushed for twice as many yards as Noshow Moreno. Julio Jones picked up a touchdown and about 100 yards, too, I think. AJ Green didn't do bad, at all, either. We didn't get to show off our freshman running back, Mark Ingram, because after he picked up his first touchdown on a twisted ankle, he sat out the remainder of the game.
As is, though, we're not finishing games the way we need to. Saban takes most of our key defensive players out in the fourth quarter, but I'm still worried that we allowed Georgia to have 30 points they didn't deserve. It's not a big deal now, but injuries will take their toll soon so we need our second and third string guys to do better.
We're not a Top 5 team, the stars have just aligned thus far and we look better than we really are. Once again, though, an under-dog Alabama team beats a Top 10 team in an away game hosted by ESPN Gameday. This is huge for our recruiting.
Nothing to lose, everything to gain. But here's to a third trip to Georgia, anyway.
8-)
Yeah the final score was not even close. Bama man handled the Dawgs from start to finish. They need to cram those black jerseys up each others ASSES. Congrats Brad. Need Alka Seltzer now. The Dawgs aren't the only ones who sported a "blackout" :-[ :-/ ::) :D ;D
It was good to see Bama dominate in the first half like that. I'm not sure what happened in the 3rd quarter, but you gotta give some credit to the dawgs for not giving up. I thought that showed a lot of heart.
I was also impressed by JP Wilson. I think he's matured quite a bit. He didn't really have any overthrown, shitty passes this game. A couple of his incompletions were thrown out of bounds because no one was open. Glad to see him making some smart decisions this year.
I would also like to add that for the first time in forever, I'm kinda sweating the Bama/Ole Miss matchup. That Ole Miss team scares me this year.
P'wnd.
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A/P Poll Top 25 (Week 5)
1. Oklahoma (43) 4-0 1,599
2. Alabama (21) 5-0 1,565
3. LSU 4-0 1,466
4. Missouri (1) 4-0 1,453
5. Texas 4-0 1,362
6. Penn State 5-0 1,252
7. Texas Tech 4-0 1,105
8. Brigham Young 4-0 1,098
9. USC 2-1 1,087
10. South Florida 5-0 1,035
11. Georgia 4-1 1,018
12. Florida 3-1 914
13. Auburn 4-1 860
14. Ohio State 4-1 829
15. Utah 5-0 713
16. Kansas 3-1 650
17. Boise State 3-0 549
18. Wisconsin 3-1 520
19. Vanderbilt 4-0 459
20. Virginia Tech 4-1 290
21. Oklahoma State 4-0 277
22. Fresno State 3-1 232
23. Oregon 4-1 199
24. Connecticut 5-0 126
25. Wake Forest 3-1 107
Others Receiving Votes
Maryland 46, Michigan State 42, Kentucky 40, Ball State 38, Northwestern 32, Tulsa 32, TCU 30, Illinois 24, North Carolina 21, Florida State 14, Mississippi 13, Georgia Tech 10, California 5, Nebraska 5, Oregon State 3, Boston College 3, Colorado 2.
Dropped From Rankings
Clemson 20, Illinois 22, East Carolina 23, TCU 24.
USC doesn't deserve to be ranked above Georgia.
Or in the Top 10, for that matter.
QuoteUSC doesn't deserve to be ranked above Georgia.
def not...Florida should even be ahead of USC, IMO
Im surprised Wisconsin didnt fall to the 20's considering who they lost to
Im surpised both Bama and LSU leapfrogged Mizzou. I think both are more well rounded teams, but Mizzou has games coming up that wouldve determined whether they held onto #2 or fell
Glad to see my Nittany Lions at #6. Thats where they should be
1. Oklahoma 4-0
2. Alabama 5-0
3. LSU 4-0
4. Missouri 4-0
5. Texas 4-0
6. Penn State 5-0
7. Texas Tech 4-0
8. Brigham Young 4-0
9. USC 2-1
10. South Florida 5-0
11. Georgia 4-1
12. Florida 3-1
13. Auburn 4-1
QuoteIm surpised both Bama and LSU leapfrogged Mizzou. I think both are more well rounded teams, but Mizzou has games coming up that wouldve determined whether they held onto #2 or fell
You shouldn't be too surprised. Missouri was idle, this week, for one. There are also some serious questions about Missouri's defense. Buffalo put up 21 on the Tigers and that doesn't look good from the box. Statistically speaking, Bowling Green and Western Kentucky have better defenses. On the other hand, LSU is a defending National Champion with an away win against a Top 10 Auburn, and Alabama beat two Top 10 teams rather soundly from the visitor's side of the field.
Agreed 100% about Penn State. They are the real deal and were getting shafted in all of the polls up until this point.
Like I said, I think Bama and LSU are both better - certainly more well rounded - teams than Mizzou at this point.
My reasoning was they play Nebraska and OK St the next couple weeks, then Texas. If they lose any of those games, then obviously those 2 teams would be ahead of them.
If they win all 3, it makes more sense they held their position ahead of them because if they beat Texas there is no reason they shouldnt be #2
My point is, if Mizzou stayed at #2, everything would work its way out anyway
QuoteLike I said, I think Bama and LSU are both better - certainly more well rounded - teams than Mizzou at this point.
My reasoning was they play Nebraska and OK St the next couple weeks, then Texas. If they lose any of those games, then obviously those 2 teams would be ahead of them.
If they win all 3, it makes more sense they held their position ahead of them because if they beat Texas there is no reason they shouldnt be #2
My point is, if Mizzou stayed at #2, everything would work its way out anyway
The diehard Husker fan in me says that NU is gonna kick their ass! :P The realist in me just doesn't see NU surviving with the horrible defense they have this season. :'(
Texas Tech #7? Puhleeze. Maybe after they've beaten somebody. The effect of preseason rankings really chaps my ass. Not that anybody gives a shit, but let's compare and contrast them with Oklahoma State (#21), a new entry in the top 25:
Tech
8/30 Eastern Washington W 49-24
9/06 @ Nevada W 35-19
9/13 Southern Methodist W 43-7
9/20 Massachusetts W 56-14
OK State
8/30 @ Washington State W 39-13
9/06 Houston W 56-37
9/13 Missouri State W 57-13
9/27 Troy W 55-24
Sagarin schedule rank:
18 Texas Tech 61.27( 129)
22 Oklahoma State 62.97( 120)
PF PA
Oklahoma State 207 87
Texas Tech 183 64
A little better in strength of opponents, OSU is 24 points better on offense while Tech is 23 points better on defense - yet Tech is better than USC, Georgia, Florida, Auburn, and Ohio State? Tech is good, but they should be around 15-20, not in the top 10 just because too many writers want to pick this year's Kansas. Preseason rankings can hurt the importance of the actual season - just ask Auburn about 2004.
QuoteThere are also some serious questions about Missouri's defense. Buffalo put up 21 on the Tigers and that doesn't look good from the box. Statistically speaking, Bowling Green and Western Kentucky have better defenses.
I realize that I'm not going to convince you guys that Mizzou's defense is not that bad (actually I think they are quite good and the reason why will go further this year) until we play some bigger games, and I understand that. However, against Buffalo, the defense only gave up 14 points as 7 came from a kickoff return. Total yards was 590-286!!!
And last but definately not least, my favorite statistic, we only gave up 49 yards rushing.
I dont know if I posted in here or not Crispy, but im with you that preseason polls are FUCT
My primary evidence was WVU being a preseason Top 10, and they have at least 2 losses all ready
Tech has no business being where theyre at, but theyll be playing some good Big 12 teams soon, so itll all work out
I owe you a steak dinner.......
QuoteUNC lost a heartbreaker to Texas State - down by 3, the Bears drove the field to the Texas St. 1 yard line with 19 secs to go. On the next play, the QB fumbles the ball away and Texas St. wins. :'(
Look out, they're gonna take out their frustrations on Northern Arizona this week!
25-22 Lumberjacks win! You owe me a steak dinner....... ;)
Great article from Cecil Hurt, [link=http://www.tidesports.com/article/20080928/NEWS/809280278/1067/NEWS?Title=CECIL_HURT__Alabama_can_t_be_ignored_]Alabama Can't Be Ignored[/link]
One could imagine Nick Saban, four-and-a-half games into the season, weeping a silent tear, saddened, like Alexander the Great, that there was no challenge against which his greatness, and that of his football team, could be measured.
;D
stop it. you guys are acting like a division 2 team that has never been there. this is not a feel good story. you guys have several national championships so cut the shit ...you've won 5 games .congrats. the phoenix has arisen from the ashes. roll tide. just stop all the"I can't believe this is happening" shit
QuoteQuoteUNC lost a heartbreaker to Texas State - down by 3, the Bears drove the field to the Texas St. 1 yard line with 19 secs to go. On the next play, the QB fumbles the ball away and Texas St. wins. :'(
Look out, they're gonna take out their frustrations on Northern Arizona this week!
25-22 Lumberjacks win! You owe me a steak dinner....... ;)
You have got to be kidding me - the UNC Bears once again find a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. This time, UNC was trying to score a go-ahead 2-point conversion with a minute left, but fumbled a pitch and NAU returned it for their own 2 points. Unbelievable - here's your steak dinner:
(http://www.lucillesok.com/Food%20Photos/IMG_3902_sm.jpg)
Damn that looks GOOD !!!!!!! Is that chicken fried steak.... :-*
Oh yeah, chicken fried steak from Lucille's in Mulhall, OK. Gotta get okra with it instead of that corn, tho...
ESPN GameDay comes to Vanderbilt. Amazing
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080929/SPORTS0602/809290339
USF's remaining schedule:
Thu, Oct 02 Pittsburgh
Sat, Oct 18 Syracuse
Sat, Oct 25 Louisville
Thu, Oct 30 Cincinnati
Sat, Nov 15 Rutgers
Sun, Nov 23 UConn
Sat, Dec 06 West Virginia
They'll be favored and should win every last one of those games. They faltered down the stretch last year, they may be a tad more focused this year. If there is a God, he'll let USF and Alabama meet in a BCS bowl game. USF is more likely to be there than Bama though.
QuoteOh yeah, chicken fried steak from Lucille's in Mulhall, OK. Gotta get okra with it instead of that corn, tho...
Looks good! Do you deliver? ;)
QuoteI owe you a steak dinner.......
Since no one took me up on my offer then I will just go buy one for myself, after I finish my chicken fried steak...
QuoteQuoteOh yeah, chicken fried steak from Lucille's in Mulhall, OK. Gotta get okra with it instead of that corn, tho...
Looks good! Do you deliver? ;)
No delivery - but if you come to Oklahoma I'll set you up...
QuoteQuoteQuoteOh yeah, chicken fried steak from Lucille's in Mulhall, OK. Gotta get okra with it instead of that corn, tho...
Looks good! Do you deliver? ;)
No delivery - but if you come to Oklahoma I'll set you up...
Dude I'm coming out there and eating country fried steak and fresh-cut ribeyes morning noon and night. if you all get New Belgium, it's on like donkey kong!
Funny you should mention New Belgium, Dylan - Oklahoma is literally surrounded by states where you can get it, but they won't sell it here because we still live in the dark ages and won't refrigerate beer in liquor stores. You can get it in Arkansas for fucks sake! >:( >:( >:(
QuoteFunny you should mention New Belgium, Dylan - Oklahoma is literally surrounded by states where you can get it, but they won't sell it here because we still live in the dark ages and won't refrigerate beer in liquor stores. You can get it in Arkansas for fucks sake! >:( >:( >:(
I picked up some in Nashville when I was there for the Jacket show. They just got it. That's only one state away from KY!!!
QuoteFunny you should mention New Belgium, Dylan - Oklahoma is literally surrounded by states where you can get it, but they won't sell it here because we still live in the dark ages and won't refrigerate beer in liquor stores. You can get it in Arkansas for fucks sake! >:( >:( >:(
I wish they would abolish that antiquated law. I hate having to transfer the good shit here everytime I travel back. >:(
QuoteIf there is a God, he'll let USF and Alabama meet in a BCS bowl game. USF is more likely to be there than Bama though.
There's no way Alabama can survive its schedule. To get to the title game, it will have faced five teams in the Top 10, and only
one of those games would be at home. Of course, if Alabama
did somehow win out, it's officially the absolute best team we've had since the 1964-66 National Champions.
But, uh... You think
#10 South Florida is more likely to go to a BCS game than #2 Alabama? I don't think so. I mean, talented or not, we're talking about a team that has Tennessee-Martin, Florida International, North Carolina State, Louisville, Rutgers, and West Virginia on its schedule. Do those games even get 10,000 people in attendance?
Conference Rankings based on the USA Today Coaches Poll (total points.) You knew this was coming right? ;)
THE BEST
[size=18]Big 12[/size] 6067 pts.
SEC 5683 pts.
THE REST
Big 10 2721 pts.
Mtn West 1763 pts.
Pac 10 1302 pts.
Big East 1070 pts.
WAC 726 pts.
ACC 409 pts. (really?)
Mid Amer 43 pts.
CUSA 38 pts.
Tracy, do you get a vote in the coaches poll? I noticed Ole Miss had 1 vote this week. I thought it must be you.
not many exciting matchups this weekend...TX-CO, OR-USC, OSU-WISC; am i missing any? the weekend following is huge....
Nebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Vanderbilt vs Auburn; probably the biggest game ever at Vanderbilt.
QuoteNebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Yeah, I'm scared as hell even though we are the far superior team. We have not won in Lincoln in 30 years(but I'm sure you knew that.)
QuoteVanderbilt vs Auburn; probably the biggest game ever at Vanderbilt.
That
will be another great SEC matchup!
Will KY give Alabama a game at all? Brad, you can't answer this one. ;)
There are 4 top 25 matchups on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday! Sweet! Fuck NBC, college football is MUST SEE TV!
QuoteQuoteNebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Yeah, I'm scared as hell even though we are the far superior team. We have not won in Lincoln in 30 years(but I'm sure you knew that.)
The Jakester says since '78. I did not know that until a few days ago. What has been going on for the last 30 years?
QuoteNebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Doesn't look like we'll be having any more games of the century for a while until you guys step it back up. It sucks not having you guys be dominant. It would really help the big 12 argument if you guys would step it up. Pass that on to Pellini for me would ya? ;)
Crispy your cowgirls are looking mighty impressive. Robinson is so underrated it's not funny. If you guys ruin our season when we play you guys up there, I think I'll drink till I puke, I did last time we lost in Shitwater. On a side note I would love to see you guys beat the shorthorns this year.
BH here's to hoping your Tigers stub their toe at least once in the few murderous upcoming games ;)
Thanks for knocking off Florida Tracy, now your program can go return to the depths of the unknown again.
I'd be happy to Eazy. This losing shits for the birds....I mean Jayhawks.
QuoteQuoteQuoteNebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Yeah, I'm scared as hell even though we are the far superior team. We have not won in Lincoln in 30 years(but I'm sure you knew that.)
The Jakester says since '78. I did not know that until a few days ago. What has been going on for the last 30 years?
But if course!
That would be pure unadulterated asspounding. Hell, up until a couple of seasons ago we hadn't lost to MO in 24 or 25 years, period. I forget the exact number when it's that high.
QuoteI'd be happy to Eazy. This losing shits for the birds....I mean Jayhawks.
QuoteQuoteQuoteNebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Yeah, I'm scared as hell even though we are the far superior team. We have not won in Lincoln in 30 years(but I'm sure you knew that.)
The Jakester says since '78. I did not know that until a few days ago. What has been going on for the last 30 years?
But if course!
That would be pure unadulterated asspounding. Hell, up until a couple of seasons ago we hadn't lost to MO in 24 or 25 years, period. I forget the exact number when it's that high.
For some reason my brain will only remember back to last year.
Here are all of the Nebraska highlights from that game to make you feel better.
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Quote
Crispy your cowgirls are looking mighty impressive. Robinson is so underrated it's not funny. If you guys ruin our season when we play you guys up there, I think I'll drink till I puke, I did last time we lost in Shitwater. On a side note I would love to see you guys beat the shorthorns this year.
Yeah, the Cowgirls are real good, 9-0-1 and ranked #11! Colin Carmichael has really put together a great squad. I don't see any Robinson on the roster, but Yolanda Odenyo is a scoring machine - oh, I guess you meant football, not soccer. We'll see how good the Cowboys are in a couple weeks when they go up to Columbia for Mizzou (how many points are you gonna give me BH?). While the offense is pretty awesome, the defense looks only slightly better than last year, maybe upgraded from terrible to just poor. We'll need to score at least 50 to have a chance against Mizzou, Tech, OU, and probably Texas too. Maybe Bevo will spot us 4 touchdowns this year instead of just 3 - nah, we'd still blow it, just like 2004.
QuoteQuote
Crispy your cowgirls are looking mighty impressive. Robinson is so underrated it's not funny. If you guys ruin our season when we play you guys up there, I think I'll drink till I puke, I did last time we lost in Shitwater. On a side note I would love to see you guys beat the shorthorns this year.
Yeah, the Cowgirls are real good, 9-0-1 and ranked #11! Colin Carmichael has really put together a great squad. I don't see any Robinson on the roster, but Yolanda Odenyo is a scoring machine - oh, I guess you meant football, not soccer. We'll see how good the Cowboys are in a couple weeks when they go up to Columbia for Mizzou (how many points are you gonna give me BH?). While the offense is pretty awesome, the defense looks only slightly better than last year, maybe upgraded from terrible to just poor. We'll need to score at least 50 to have a chance against Mizzou, Tech, OU, and probably Texas too. Maybe Bevo will spot us 4 touchdowns this year instead of just 3 - nah, we'd still blow it, just like 2004.
Are you guys seriously averaging 340 yards a game rushing? WTF?
QuoteI'd be happy to Eazy. This losing shits for the birds....I mean Jayhawks.
QuoteQuoteQuoteNebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Yeah, I'm scared as hell even though we are the far superior team. We have not won in Lincoln in 30 years(but I'm sure you knew that.)
The Jakester says since '78. I did not know that until a few days ago. What has been going on for the last 30 years?
But if course!
That would be pure unadulterated asspounding. Hell, up until a couple of seasons ago we hadn't lost to MO in 24 or 25 years, period. I forget the exact number when it's that high.
You've had a couple of those lately MJ, the one I'm remembering is OSU beat the Huskers up there for the first time since Kennedy was president like 3 or 4 years ago :-/
Quote
Are you guys seriously averaging 340 yards a game rushing? WTF?
Totally! Three 100-yd rushers against Missouri State and two against Troy will do that for you. And right behind MU in scoring with 51.8...
QuoteQuoteI'd be happy to Eazy. This losing shits for the birds....I mean Jayhawks.
QuoteQuoteQuoteNebraska vs. Missouri in Lincoln! Only thing better is the dirtburglers from Norman in Lincoln.
Yeah, I'm scared as hell even though we are the far superior team. We have not won in Lincoln in 30 years(but I'm sure you knew that.)
The Jakester says since '78. I did not know that until a few days ago. What has been going on for the last 30 years?
But if course!
That would be pure unadulterated asspounding. Hell, up until a couple of seasons ago we hadn't lost to MO in 24 or 25 years, period. I forget the exact number when it's that high.
You've had a couple of those lately MJ, the one I'm remembering is OSU beat the Huskers up there for the first time since Kennedy was president like 3 or 4 years ago :-/
Yeah, Kansas was the biggest one. I wasn't even born (I don't think even Tracy was born) the last time the Jayhawks won against.
Not a slam on Tracy's age, but on the Jayhwaks lack of prowess on the field....or is it? [smiley=evil.gif]
QuoteWill KY give Alabama a game at all? Brad, you can't answer this one.
Kentucky is undefeated, and they're still doing well with last year's remnants. Now, they've only played tin cans for competition this season, so there's very little I can tell you about their playbook, but they've still got the advantage of facing a BAMA team that's just had its belly stuffed.
The Crimson Tide
might be a tad slow, disinterested, distracted... but you've got to look at our trench players against the Wildcats' key playmakers and see a no-contest. I think our offensive line's ability to dominate will make it possible for us to rotate five, yes
five running backs if we wish to. Glenn Coffee and Mark Ingram will likely put it away in the first half, followed by Roy Upchurch and Terry Grant as "regulators" in the second half.
In particular, keep your eyes on true freshman Mark Ingram (#22). I have a good feeling this will be his best game of the season thus far, because he is
definitely focused on Kentucky, right now, not on a future National Title.
Meanwhile, I fear for Kentucky's life if our noseguard, the landmark known as Mount Cody (6'6, 385), does what I
think he will in the first quarter.
Here's what Mark Richt had to say about him,
[size=14]"I haven't seen anybody who's a match for this guy one-on-one. Nobody playing on Saturdays, or Sundays probably."[/size]
The first BCS standings won't be released until Oct. 19, but we wanted a glimpse at what the championship game picture is so far.
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=856973
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QuoteThe first BCS standings won't be released until Oct. 19, but we wanted a glimpse at what the championship game picture is so far.
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=856973
The fact that 3 of those have #2 as Northwestern, Utah, and Vandy is totally ridiculous, not to mention Boise St in 2 of them
QuoteQuoteIf there is a God, he'll let USF and Alabama meet in a BCS bowl game. USF is more likely to be there than Bama though.
You think #10 South Florida is more likely to go to a BCS game than #2 Alabama? I don't think so.
(http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/c9d19dd5-1170-4de7-8be8-e379a0be6c10.jpg)
Maybe next year, soup.
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Pittsburgh 26#10 South Florida 21[/size]
Time for my picks... (44-11 (80%) this season)
The boring games...
#1 Oklahoma over Baylor
#4 Missouri over Nebraska
#5 Texas over Colorado
#6 Penn State over Purdue
#7 Texas Tech over Kansas State
#9 USC over #23 Oregon
Games that matter...
#12 Florida over Arkansas
I feel sorry for Arkansas. First Alabama, then Texas, and now Florida? Ouch.
#13 Auburn over #19 Vanderbilt [ UPSET ALERT! ]
I'm picking Auburn because I just don't believe Vanderbilt is the real deal. I've seen them looking pretty the first three or four games, in seasons past... but they never have the depth to last half the season. Never. I'm putting Auburn on upset alert, though, because of the War Chicken's terrible, terrible offense... Spread Eagle? If Vanderbilt wins, it's because of Auburn's turnovers.
And the one you've all been waiting for...
#2 Alabama over Kentucky (4-0)
The Crimson Tide are going to have to be very, very careful of the classic let down. We're coming off of a big win and our young players need to avoid the rookie mistake of looking past the next team or still relishing last week. Kentucky is a good team, they're running silent and running deep against pitiful competition - but they're undefeated and they've practically shut out all of their opponents (they're outscoring their opponents by a huge margin) without showing much of the playbook. Coach Saban will try his best to prepare this team, and usually that's enough... but these are young guys and they've never had to play with the bullseye on their back and Alabama hasn't been a media darling in over ten years.
All of the off-field stuff aside, Alabama hasn't allowed a single point in the first half this season, and they've never been trailing, so I'm hoping they can shut the blue down and put them out of the game very early. I'm seeing a lot of people betting against Alabama on the 17 point spread... I'd put my money on Alabama, though.
QuoteQuoteQuoteIf there is a God, he'll let USF and Alabama meet in a BCS bowl game. USF is more likely to be there than Bama though.
You think #10 South Florida is more likely to go to a BCS game than #2 Alabama? I don't think so.
(http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/c9d19dd5-1170-4de7-8be8-e379a0be6c10.jpg)
Maybe next year, soup.
[size=14]Pittsburgh 26
#10 South Florida 21[/size]
Im from the Burgh, but went to Penn ST (thank god), but I really doubt Pitt beats USF
Lesean McCoy is def nasty, and this very well might be the best team that USF plays the rest of the year, but this Pitt team is bad
..and like I said...
WE ARE
PENN STATE
QuoteQuote[size=14]Pittsburgh 26
#10 South Florida 21[/size]
Im from the Burgh, but went to Penn ST (thank god), but I really doubt Pitt beats USF
Lesean McCoy is def nasty, and this very well might be the best team that USF plays the rest of the year, but this Pitt team is bad
That wasn't a prediction. South Florida lost to Pitt last night.
Penn State is looking good, this year. I'd love a BCS matchup with Alabama and Penn State - we've had some good ones.
QuoteQuoteQuote[size=14]Pittsburgh 26
#10 South Florida 21[/size]
Im from the Burgh, but went to Penn ST (thank god), but I really doubt Pitt beats USF
Lesean McCoy is def nasty, and this very well might be the best team that USF plays the rest of the year, but this Pitt team is bad
That wasn't a prediction. South Florida lost to Pitt last night.
Penn State is looking good, this year. I'd love a BCS matchup with Alabama and Penn State - we've had some good ones.
i would love that matchup--PSU's my other favorite big ten---hopefully they'll have a great season and joe pa can finally go out on a really high note--
Hey Dave, doing anything special for the game tomorrow?
QuoteHey Dave, doing anything special for the game tomorrow?
Yeah, DVRing it while I'm at the Ryan Adams show at the fox. How's that for shitty timing. I've never been so dissapointed that I'm going to a show but I can't miss the Cardinals at the Fox! Me and the guy I'm going with will go back to my house and watch and hope nobody spoils it between the show and when we get home. What about you, make sure you have plenty of kleenex. ;)
QuoteQuoteHey Dave, doing anything special for the game tomorrow?
Yeah, DVRing it while I'm at the Ryan Adams show at the fox. How's that for shitty timing. I've never been so dissapointed that I'm going to a show but I can't miss the Cardinals at the Fox! Me and the guy I'm going with will go back to my house and watch and hope nobody spoils it between the show and when we get home. What about you, make sure you have plenty of kleenex. ;)
That is horrible timing! I'll have Kleenex and a wet wipe on the outside chance that a real defense shows up for a game and helps the Huskers win. I picture me crying later that night, but the premonition is cloudy so I'm not sure if its tears of joy, sadness, or just from way too much alcohol. Probably a combo of all 3.
QuoteQuoteQuote[size=14]Pittsburgh 26
#10 South Florida 21[/size]
Im from the Burgh, but went to Penn ST (thank god), but I really doubt Pitt beats USF
Lesean McCoy is def nasty, and this very well might be the best team that USF plays the rest of the year, but this Pitt team is bad
That wasn't a prediction. South Florida lost to Pitt last night.
Penn State is looking good, this year. I'd love a BCS matchup with Alabama and Penn State - we've had some good ones.
That hurt. USF has to stop losing big games after making themselves a part of the national picture by winning big games. They really missed Selvie last night.
So far the Lumberjacks are 3-1 with our only loss to Arizona State with a score of 30-13. We are facing Sacramento State this Saturday for a family weekend game. FEAR THE AXE!!!
QuoteQuoteQuote[size=14]Pittsburgh 26
#10 South Florida 21[/size]
Im from the Burgh, but went to Penn ST (thank god), but I really doubt Pitt beats USF
Lesean McCoy is def nasty, and this very well might be the best team that USF plays the rest of the year, but this Pitt team is bad
That wasn't a prediction. South Florida lost to Pitt last night.
Penn State is looking good, this year. I'd love a BCS matchup with Alabama and Penn State - we've had some good ones.
Hah, well then. Thats kind of surprising. Judging by the picture, Im assuming Shady McCoy just ripped USF and thats why they won.
And Ill 2nd Bama-PSU. 1 of my best friends went to Bama, so its been back and forth each week for us with the shitalking
That said, we need to prove ourselves on the road next week @ Wisconsin (who I think is/was overrated, but they havent lost a home game under Bielema yet.
As for Bama, you proved you can win on the road but you have a handful of those left and against tough teams nonetheless.
If the stars align, itll be PSU-Bama though. Sooners look tough though
I unfortunately don't think it's our year. We'll see after Texas as we will be favorites in every game from here on out. I could see a let down at OSU, which I'd really rather not think about. If we win out that means we will have possibly defeated 3 top ten teams. And maybe 6 in the top 25. Beating Mizzou for a 3rd straight time will be difficult, on a neutral site, in Kansas City. Don't really know if that is neutral but....
All I'm saying is it is really tough to go undefeated in a season, even though we aren't in the vaunted SEC, Brad, Tracy, and all you SEC lovers out there. We need to shore up our special teams and run the ball better, but it's still early in a wonderful college season. We'll see how it all plays out.
QuoteAs for Bama, you proved you can win on the road but you have a handful of those left and against tough teams nonetheless.
Kentucky
BYEOle Miss
@ Tennessee
Arkansas State
@ #3 LSU
Mississippi State
#13 Auburn
I know Tennessee doesn't look impressive, but the Southeastern fans around here can tell you - Fat Phil always pulls out an impressive win when it's least likely. The LSU game is going to be incredible, especially if both teams are still undefeated.
QuoteQuoteAs for Bama, you proved you can win on the road but you have a handful of those left and against tough teams nonetheless.
Kentucky
BYE
Ole Miss
@ Tennessee
Arkansas State
@ #3 LSU
Mississippi State
#13 Auburn
I know Tennessee doesn't look impressive, but the Southeastern fans around here can tell you - Fat Phil always pulls out an impressive win when it's least likely. The LSU game is going to be incredible, especially if both teams are still undefeated.
I actually thought the schedule was tougher from here on out, not that it isnt tought either way though.
I guess no Gators this yr?
And I know you know, that Iron Bowl hasnt been friendly to Tuscaloosa lately.
QuoteTime for my picks... (44-11 (80%) this season)
Your picks are straight up; if you flat out picked the favorite to win every Top 25 game played so far this year, you'd be 80-19 or 81%. Not a great skill.
That's why Las Vegas uses something called the
point spread b/c a housewife who hasn't ever watched 1 college football game in her whole life could come up with 81% on straight up bets on the higher ranked team.
QuoteQuoteTime for my picks... (44-11 (80%) this season)
Your picks are straight up; if you flat out picked the favorite to win every Top 25 game played so far this year, you'd be 80-19 or 81%. Not a great skill.
That's why Las Vegas uses something called the point spread b/c a housewife who hasn't ever watched 1 college football game in her whole life could come up with 81% on straight up bets on the higher ranked team.
Really. Is it time for me to tell you to put your crystal ball AWAY Bradley...shit >:(
Keep an eye on UCONN at UNC today. I think Butch Davis's boys might surprise everyone.
QuoteKeep an eye on UCONN at UNC today. I think Butch Davis's boys might surprise everyone.
I was thinking the same thing my man...
QuoteKeep an eye on UCONN at UNC today. I think Butch Davis's boys might surprise everyone.
I've been keeping my eye on the Heels. I watched that last second win over Miami last week and I also think you take out UConn today.
gl
Plenty of folks make their picks straight up, when all they're interested in is talking college football, Tracy. I'll grab the Top 10 for the hell of it, but my main interest has been the SEC, and you should know that after four or five years.
Besides, it may be easy to pick the ranks over, but at this rate it'd be a lot easier to bet against Auburn on the point spread every single week than it would be to guess if they'll actually win or lose.
And plus, you seem to enjoy ragging on me about the crystal ball as much as I enjoy going down the list and making my picks every week...
QuoteI guess no Gators this yr?
Tennessee is our permanent East Division opponent, so we see Florida on the two year rotation shared with everyone else on the east. The Gators are coming up on our 2010/2011 schedule. Here's our 2009 scheduled opponents,
LSU
Tennessee
South Carolina
Arkansas
+ 3 Non-conference teams
@ Auburn
@ Ole Miss
@ Miss State
@ Kentucky
@ Virginia Tech
QuoteAnd I know you know, that Iron Bowl hasnt been friendly to Tuscaloosa lately.
Yeah, don't remind me, man. We've lost 6 or 7 straight and we've never won at Bryant-Denny stadium. The times are quickly changing, though... I'm not very confident about the game this year, but only because everyone seems absolutely confident that we'll beat them and it won't even be close. As bad as Alabama or Auburn is, the Iron Bowl will almost always be a slobber knocker.
Slobber Knocker! Best phrase ever!
Anybody hear Herbstreit say "this Mizzou defense is not nearly as bad as the numbers suggest"? ;)
17 undefeateds left and a few are guaranteed to fall today.
Enjoy the games boys.
Quote
And plus, you seem to enjoy ragging on me about the crystal ball as much as I enjoy going down the list and making my picks every week...
No, I just find it amusing that you tout your W/L prediction percentage like it's a big deal.
It's not.
this week you picked 9 higher ranked teams to beat 9 lower ranked teams. wow
I also "predict" that Oklahoma will beat Baylor. Now, will they do it by 24 1/2?
local bookies have it at 26 which is not looking like it's going to happen in this boring ass game.
QuoteNo, I just find it amusing that you tout your W/L prediction percentage like it's a big deal.
This is kind of like last week when you went ballistic and called me a fear monger... In the end, you're just going to have to get over what ever problems
you have.
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[size=20]ALABAMA 17
KENTUCKY 14[/size]
That was too close... There were a couple of instances where a flag was thrown before the referees could fabricate the infraction. 10 flags for nearly 100 yards. Kentucky had 10 flags, as well. Our 10 accounts for more than all of our penalties in previous games combined. Ridiculous.
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[size=20]ALABAMA 17
KENTUCKY 14[/size]
That was too close... There were a couple of instances where a flag was thrown before the referees could fabricate the infraction. 10 flags for nearly 100 yards. Kentucky had 10 flags, as well. Our 10 accounts for more than all of our penalties in previous games combined. Ridiculous.
I'd keep your crying to a minimum. CBS showed flagrant holding on the first TD run and it wasn't called. You should be
thanking the refs.
QuoteQuoteNo, I just find it amusing that you tout your W/L prediction percentage like it's a big deal.
This is kind of like last week when you went ballistic and called me a fear monger... In the end, you're just going to have to get over what ever problems you have.
You never answered my question (the couple of times I asked) about using Obama's middle name for some reason
other than flaming fear; you backed right on out of that one and proved my point. Get a clue man, that shit is very personal to me and you act like it's no big deal.
As for college football,
it's a game. Grow a fucking backbone.
Senile.
UNC leads at the half! How bout those special teams?!?
Turned on ESPN to see NE/MO and Vandy about to upset Auburn. Nice.
'Bama wins and Auburn loses. Great football weekend.
Well fuck and stuff, 31-7 at the 1st half 2 minute warning. Well fuck and stuff........
where in the hell is TEO.....
38-10....shit....almost like UGA last week but it's only the 3rd quarter.. :-/
52-10 ....aw shit......I need some Ellis D :-X
sorry mj i know thats gotta hurt. i remember you guys humiliating us sometime in the mid 90's when our program was down
QuoteCBS showed flagrant holding on the first TD run and it wasn't called.
I wouldn't call it "flagrant". Yeah, it looked like there was a hold, but "CBS" couldn't find anything wrong on the previous 35-40 yard catch that got flagged for illegal formation or whatever the call was.
Coffee would've had that TD whether there was a hold or not. 8-)
Also, as far as CBS goes, they need to replace Lundquist ASAP. Or at least tell him to do a little homework on his pronunciation before the games. He pronounced 4 different Bama players names incorrectly, on more than 1 occasion. I can understand a slip here and there, but I felt embarrassed for him at a certain point.
QuoteTurned on ESPN to see NE/MO and Vandy about to upset Auburn. Nice.
Not nice... :(
Quote'Bama wins and Auburn loses. Great football weekend.
Not great... :(
Quote
Also, as far as CBS goes, they need to replace Lundquist ASAP. Or at least tell him to do a little homework on his pronunciation before the games. He pronounced 4 different Bama players names incorrectly, on more than 1 occasion. I can understand a slip here and there, but I felt embarrassed for him at a certain point.
I was thinking the same thing.
Once he said a ball went through the receiver's hands when he was over thrown by 5 yards; another time he said the runner was taken down on the 3 when it was the 8.
QuoteQuoteCBS showed flagrant holding on the first TD run and it wasn't called.
I wouldn't call it "flagrant". Yeah, it looked like there was a hold, but "CBS" couldn't find anything wrong on the previous 35-40 yard catch that got flagged for illegal formation or whatever the call was.
Coffee would've had that TD whether there was a hold or not.
I was there, I saw the shitty officiating with my own eyes. The penalty you're talking about was an ineligible receiver call which is bogus because the "receiver" was behind the line of scrimmage the entire play. Bad call. After that, they flagged Julio one or two times for offensive pass interference, which was just fucking ridiculous. Cody was being held all afternoon, which is understandable, but they flagged our O-Line for holding on numerous occasions. When Coffee fumbled the ball and it bounced out of bounds on the one yard line, we should have had possession on the 1 yard line... for some insane reason, the referee placed us on the 5. The penalty that went in our favor in the red zone, that put us half the distance, should have given us a 1st down, not a 3rd and 1. From my perspective, it looked like their QB intentionally grounded the ball twice but wasn't called for it. The play clock was jacked with in the third and fourth quarters. There were a few flags thrown that were later withdrawn.
Anyway... we fucked ourselves on numerous occasions, too. Two missed field goals, a fumble near the goal line, an interception, bad play calling, bad performance. Nick Saban credited the crowd for winning this one, for keeping the team motivated. I was hoping he'd acknowledge that Bryant-Denny was not to blame for the lackluster atmosphere.
QuoteAlso, as far as CBS goes, they need to replace Lundquist ASAP. Or at least tell him to do a little homework on his pronunciation before the games. He pronounced 4 different Bama players names incorrectly, on more than 1 occasion. I can understand a slip here and there, but I felt embarrassed for him at a certain point.
I was at the game, so I didn't see the coverage, but I've heard the CBS commentary was just as biased as the officiating. Also heard they were pronouncing Julio as Jew-leo. Nice.
Quotewhere in the hell is TEO.....
;D ;D ;D Went to bed at 11:00, dvr'd the rest of the game and just "skimmed" through it when I got up. MIZZOU!!!
There was Jew-lio Jones a few times. How about Gah-vier Arenas (at least twice)? Ron McCAIN (at least 4 times)? Brandon Deed-erick (a couple of times, probably the most understandable).
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:)
Quote
I was there, I saw the shitty officiating with my own eyes. The penalty you're talking about was an ineligible receiver call which is bogus because the "receiver" was behind the line of scrimmage the entire play. Bad call. After that, they flagged Julio one or two times for offensive pass interference, which was just fucking ridiculous. Cody was being held all afternoon, which is understandable, but they flagged our O-Line for holding on numerous occasions. When Coffee fumbled the ball and it bounced out of bounds on the one yard line, we should have had possession on the 1 yard line... for some insane reason, the referee placed us on the 5. The penalty that went in our favor in the red zone, that put us half the distance, should have given us a 1st down, not a 3rd and 1. From my perspective, it looked like their QB intentionally grounded the ball twice but wasn't called for it. The play clock was jacked with in the third and fourth quarters. There were a few flags thrown that were later withdrawn.
this reminds me of last year when you
cried your eyes out saying the refs helped LSU win when the stats clearly begged to differ:
LSU- 14 penalties for 130 yards.
Alabama- 2 penalties for 15 yards.
You cried about the refs then and you are still crying about the refs. You won and you're still crying. Just play football man, it's that simple.
You're 6-0 and crying. Hell, you guys could go undefeated, win the BCS title, and you'd be here complaining about the refs after the title game.
;D
shut up and play football
QuoteWhen Coffee fumbled the ball and it bounced out of bounds on the one yard line, we should have had possession on the 1 yard line... for some insane reason, the referee placed us on the 5. .
That's not insane. It's a rule. Offense cannot advance the ball on a fumble. Even had a UA player recovered that ball at the one, it would have gone back to the five.
You're sad, Tracy... :-/
QuoteOffense cannot advance the ball on a fumble.
You're right.
The Holy Roller, totally forgot about that one.
AP Top 25 (Week 6)
1. Oklahoma (51) 5-0 1,608
2. Alabama (13) 6-0 1,537
3. Missouri (1) 5-0 1,487
4. LSU 4-0 1,444
5. Texas 5-0 1,374
6. Penn State 6-0 1,287
7. Texas Tech 5-0 1,163
8. USC 3-1 1,137
9. Brigham Young 5-0 1,103
10. Georgia 4-1 1,014
11. Florida 4-1 977
12. Ohio State 5-1 931
13. Vanderbilt 5-0 833
14. Utah 6-0 815
15. Boise State 4-0 677
16. Kansas 4-1 623
17. Oklahoma State 5-0 565
18. Virginia Tech 5-1 485
19. South Florida 5-1 392
20. Auburn 4-2 236
21. Wake Forest 3-1 205
22. North Carolina 4-1 196
23. Michigan State 5-1 161
24. Pittsburgh 4-1 121
25. Ball State 6-0 97
QuoteYou're sad, Tracy... :-/
at least I'm honest
You are, I'll always give you that.
p.s. Did you see the Ole Miss game? How'd they look? How will they look in two weeks?
22. North Carolina 4-1 196
YES!!! First time in the polls since October of 2001. Thank you, Mr. Davis.
Quote22. North Carolina 4-1 196
YES!!! First time in the polls since October of 2001. Thank you, Mr. Davis.
Just a matter of time IMO
Mizzou is ranked 118th out of 120 teams in time of possesion. Damn, we suck! ;D
Why is Illinois not ranked? They have only lost to #6 Penn State on the road and #2 Missouri?
Conference Rankings Update.
Big 12 6524 pts.
SEC 5434 pts.
Big 10 2731 pts.
Mtn West 1963 pts.
Pac 10 1184 pts.
ACC 859 pts.
WAC 643 pts.
Big East 325 pts.
Mid Amer 75 pts.
CUSA 76 pts.
15 undefeateds left. You're next Crispy. Bring it!
Are we talking about Nicholas Lou Saban? The same Nicholas Lou Saban that screwed the Dolphins? How many non-qualifiers are playing at Alabama this year for Nicholas Lou Saban.
Showdown time BH! Maybe the rest of the country will hear the name of Dez Bryant a few more times than Jeremy Maclin on Saturday! Or Derrick Washington, or the Chases, or...yikes!
What's your prediction? OSU's going to have to score 55 points to win this one - but hey, we're averaging 52.6! Actually, I usually have a defeatist attitude in games like this - I just hope we keep it close and don't get embarrassed on ESPN! :P
QuoteMizzou is ranked 118th out of 120 teams in time of possesion. Damn, we suck! ;D
Why is Illinois not ranked? They have only lost to #6 Penn State on the road and #2 Missouri?
Conference Rankings Update.
Big 12 6524 pts.
SEC 5434 pts.
Big 10 2731 pts.
Mtn West 1963 pts.
Pac 10 1184 pts.
ACC 859 pts.
WAC 643 pts.
Big East 325 pts.
Mid Amer 75 pts.
CUSA 76 pts.
15 undefeateds left. You're next Crispy. Bring it!
I was thinking the same thing
Plus, this weekend they slammed Michigan who beat Wisconsin, who was ranked until last week barely losing to a solid OSU team
Illini have the 2nd best offense in the Big 10 after PSU
That may change once Pryor gets more reps, but thats how it looks right now
QuoteShowdown time BH! Maybe the rest of the country will hear the name of Dez Bryant a few more times than Jeremy Maclin on Saturday! Or Derrick Washington, or the Chases, or...yikes!
What's your prediction? OSU's going to have to score 55 points to win this one - but hey, we're averaging 52.6! Actually, I usually have a defeatist attitude in games like this - I just hope we keep it close and don't get embarrassed on ESPN! :P
I don't think you will get embarrassed by any means. I do think our defense is better than it looks but you guys are a handful for any defense! Dez Bryant is a stud. I'm just glad we are playing at home for this game. Prime Time ESPN2 baby! I guess I will go with MU 38 and OSU 28. Whenever everyone thinks a game is going to be a shoot out, it never turns out that way, so I'm going with a "low" score. ;D
QuoteQuoteMizzou is ranked 118th out of 120 teams in time of possesion. Damn, we suck! ;D
Why is Illinois not ranked? They have only lost to #6 Penn State on the road and #2 Missouri?
Conference Rankings Update.
Big 12 6524 pts.
SEC 5434 pts.
Big 10 2731 pts.
Mtn West 1963 pts.
Pac 10 1184 pts.
ACC 859 pts.
WAC 643 pts.
Big East 325 pts.
Mid Amer 75 pts.
CUSA 76 pts.
15 undefeateds left. You're next Crispy. Bring it!
I was thinking the same thing
Plus, this weekend they slammed Michigan who beat Wisconsin, who was ranked until last week barely losing to a solid OSU team
Illini have the 2nd best offense in the Big 10 after PSU
That may change once Pryor gets more reps, but thats how it looks right now
Yeah, I guess it should work itself out eventually but to me, Illinois has played far better than Wisconsin. Not to mention several other teams in the 15-25 range.
i agree about Illinois---where is our defense is this year---we are going to get our a**handed to us from PSU and IL--pryor and beanie are the only bright spots --don't even mind the rookie mistakes
Choke-lahoma?
By Jason King, Yahoo! Sports
NORMAN, Okla. – A few days ago, upon learning that he'd been named Big 12 co-Defensive Player of the Week, Oklahoma linebacker Keenan Clayton made some peculiar comments to reporters covering the Sooners' football team.
"If you watched the film that I watched, you wouldn't have given it to me," Clayton said. "I didn't deserve it."
Clayton's reaction might have come as a surprise to some – but it hardly shocked coach Bob Stoops.
"Guys on this team want more," Stoops said. "They're more demanding. They expect more than they have in other years."
So, too, do Oklahoma's fans.
Not just of the Sooners, but of Stoops.
As has been the case so many times before, top-ranked Oklahoma will be a favorite to play for the national championship if it defeats rival No. 5 Texas in Saturday's Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Only now, instead of expecting the Sooners to flourish, crimson and cream partisans are just hoping they don't flop.
Once known as "Big Game Bob," Stoops' reputation has taken some hits the past few years. He's still one of the top coaches in the game, but folks these days are talking less about his five conference championships and more about his recent performance when it matters most.
A loss to Colorado last season kept Oklahoma out of the BCS title game and into the Fiesta Bowl, where it was embarrassed by West Virginia. The year before he was outcoached in a loss against Boise State.
Some were calling Oklahoma's 2003 squad the best team in college history before it got walloped by Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship. A month later it lost to LSU in the BCS title game.
Stoops is 102-22 during his nine-plus seasons at Oklahoma. But he's 4-5 in bowl games and just 2-4 in BCS bowls.
More and more, Sooners' players said they're teased about being "chokers."
"We know what people are saying about us," running back Mossis Madu said. "We hear jokes about it all the time. This year's team wants to be different."
Stoops and Oklahoma have the chance to be just that.
It's too early to be certain, but those who follow the team closely have suggested that the 2008 squad may be Stoops' best since he arrived in Norman in 1999.
Led by future first-round draft pick Duke Robinson, Oklahoma has one of the most imposing offensive lines in college football, and the defensive line isn't far behind. Safety Nic Harris and receiver Juaquin Iglesias are both veterans and future pros, and – although they're not Adrian Peterson – tailbacks DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown are combining to average 148 rushing yards a game.
The real difference-maker, though, is quarterback Sam Bradford, who is among the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy despite being only a sophomore. A second-year starter, Bradford ranks No. 2 in the nation in pass efficiency. He's thrown 18 touchdowns and only three interceptions.
Oklahoma won a national championship with Josh Heupel in 2001 and finished second with Heisman winner Jason White two years later. But in terms of sheer talent, never in the Stoops' era have the Sooners had a QB this good.
The thought is that Bradford will have his way with Texas' mediocre pass defense Saturday, when we could also see the Sooners unveil some wrinkles they haven't shown in their 5-0 start.
"We need (to win) a game like this and six or seven others," Stoops said this week. "Then you guys can decide whether we're any good or not."
A victory over the Longhorns on Saturday would almost certainly set up a dramatic finish. The Sooners probably won't be challenged again until Texas Tech visits Norman on Nov. 22. A week later they travel to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State in the regular-season finale.
But, again, it all starts Saturday. Stoops is 6-3 against Texas but, true to form, he's lost to Mack Brown twice in the past three seasons.
"We can't ever get too confident about where we're at," defensive end Auston English said. "It'd be exciting to beat the No. 5 team, but even if we do win, it's not like anyone is going to crown us champion."
Of course they won't.
Lately, at least, people seem to know better.
So who is going to win that game? I'm going with Texas.
And Florida over LSU. Maybe? Not sure.
Of course that result would put Mizzou #1 if they win (maybe idle Alabama), and I really would rather not have that ranking right now.
Penn State at Wisconsin?
Once again, exciting weekend in college football!
gotta go with texas
I think LSU is going to beat Florida... they've got an insane running back and a very intense defense.
I think Texas might win over Oklahoma, but I don't really care one way or another. It'll be a great game to watch.
After what happened a few days ago when I was in Iowa City, Im not sure if im goin to go to the PSU/UI game in a month
I dont want to jinx them, if theyre undefeated at that point at least
thanks for posting that tracy, pretty interesting. my stomach is in knots already getting ready to crack open the first of many brews. plenty of great games to watch all day. crispy, I'll be cheering for you guys to pull the upset. then the state of oklahoma will be the undefeated state going 18-0 so far
Thanks for the help EZ - I think we're gonna need it real bad. OSU's defense has a hard time stopping anybody, but weird things happen in big games sometimes. I see Corso gave OU the kiss of death - I can't believe the rufneks gave him a loaded shotgun! :o
I guess you're assuming Tulsa will beat SMU...;) The Hurricane is looking real good.
well what can you say, score shows that we didn't play defense at all. special teams hurt, yada yada yada we got beat plain and simple great game, lets see what happens the rest of the day. i love college football!
UH-OH!
Damn, this year is totally crazy. It's shit like this that kinda proves why there should be a playoff system.
So, more than likely, Alabama will move up to #1. Unless, Texas gets a shitload of #1 votes. Crazier shit has happened.
I'm not sure I'm ready for AL to be #1. That's a lot of pressure and we have a lot of Freshmen. Also, whoever is at #1 hasn't stayed there very long this year.
Wow.
I thought I was missing something when OU was favored by 7 :o
They shouldve been favored by 1.5 tops for a game like that in Dallas
Im thinking Florida is favored by a little too much too, but well see
I hate waiting til 7pm for my game!!!
Although, it does allow me to get shitty while watching the game :D
Toledo beat Michigan.......was I hallucinating...
QuoteToledo beat Michigan.......was I hallucinating...
Nope
There very well might be LSD in the gatorade up in Ann Arbor though
GGG, after the Notre Dame game, how about this for a scary halloween costume:
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I think if LSU beats Florida at the Swamp, they're good for #1.
Not sure if that's gonna happen or not. FLA seems to be in control of this game so far. There's still 2 minutes left in the first quarter, but they're making LSU look BAD. Real bad.
(I know there's still a LOT of time left, but they're really commanding this game)
#1 Oklahoma
#2 Alabama
#3 LSU
#4 Missouri
#5 Texas
#6 Penn State
#7 Texas Tech
#8 USC
#9 BYU
#10 Georgia
#11 Florida
Does this mean Alabama will be ranked #1? Or was #5 Texas impressive enough after beating #1 OU to make the jump?
Texas v Bama is a toss up IMO..either way, no doubt 1 team will separate themselves by the time December rolls around
I think my Nittany Lions gonna be #3 though :D :) :( :D :) :P
Holy fucking shit is all I can say after today - :D
If you tol;d me that OSU had 3 turnovers and Mizzou had 50 more total yards and OSU won the game - I'd telll you that you had you rhead upotuyoue r ass - and I 'm fucking drunk cu zwe won thi biggest game since we beat OU in norman ion 2001!!! :D :D WOOOOOO!!!!!
QuoteGGG, after the Notre Dame game, how about this for a scary halloween costume:
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;D ;D
I'm having flashbacks just looking at that horrific costume.
Yeah, I'm glad they pulled out the W, but, man...I haven't seen reffing like that in a while (possibly not since the Duke game a couple of years ago when they 'fixed' the clock and Clemson lost).
I like our chances of cracking the top 20 this week though :)
AP Top 25 - Week 7
1. Texas (39) 6-0 1,599
2. Alabama (26) 6-0 1,582
3. Penn State 7-0 1,492
4. Oklahoma 5-1 1,306
5. Florida 5-1 1,284
6. USC 4-1 1,247
7. Texas Tech 6-0 1,210
8. Oklahoma State 6-0 1,184
9. Brigham Young 6-0 1,131
10. Georgia 5-1 1,081
11. Missouri 5-1 984
12. Ohio State 6-1 908
13. LSU 4-1 893
14. Utah 7-0 834
15. Boise State 5-0 714
16. Kansas 5-1 620
17. Virginia Tech 5-1 540
18. North Carolina 5-1 416
19. South Florida 5-1 397
20. Michigan State 6-1 371
21. Wake Forest 4-1 330
22. Vanderbilt 5-1 258
23. Pittsburgh 4-1 182
24. Ball State 7-0 166
25. California 4-1 115
And Notre Dame received one vote.
QuoteAP Top 25 - Week 7
1. Texas (39) 6-0 1,599
2. Alabama (26) 6-0 1,582
3. Penn State 7-0 1,492
4. Oklahoma 5-1 1,306
5. Florida 5-1 1,284
6. USC 4-1 1,247
7. Texas Tech 6-0 1,210
8. Oklahoma State 6-0 1,184
9. Brigham Young 6-0 1,131
10. Georgia 5-1 1,081
I know the Sooners lost to now #1, but #4?!? Gimme a break
Them, and USC should not be ahead of Tech or Ok State at this point
Florida's only argument for being ahead of them is how bad they spanked LSU, which I can live with
But just like I said a few weeks ago as to why Mizzou and LSU shouldve stayed ahead of Bama bc it would work itself out (hmm, you dont say???), Ill say the same thing about Tech and OK St right now.
Although, I guess it doesnt matter where these biased voters rank them because I assume Tech and OK St would be ahead of them in the BCS, if not now, then after they play the other top Big 12 and win
I think the most underrated team going right now might be Utah though
QuoteBut just like I said a few weeks ago as to why Mizzou and LSU shouldve stayed ahead of Bama bc it would work itself out (hmm, you dont say???), Ill say the same thing about Tech and OK St right now.
Did you just say you think Oklahoma State and Texas Tech deserve to be ranked over Alabama? Or did I misread that? I'm looking at the schedules, and I think it's pretty obvious who has had the tougher schedule.
WEEK ONE
Tech vs. Eastern Washington
BAMA @ #9 ClemsonOSU @ Washington State
WEEK TWO
Tech @ Nevada
BAMA vs. Tulane
OSU vs. Houston
WEEK THREE
Tech vs. Southern Methodist
BAMA vs. Western Kentucky
OSU vs. Missouri State
WEEK FOUR
Tech vs. Massachesetts
BAMA @ Arkansas
OSU vs. Troy
WEEK FIVE
Tech @ Kansas State
BAMA @ #3 GeorgiaOSU vs. Texas A&M
WEEK SIX/SEVEN
Tech vs. Nebraska
BAMA vs. Kentucky
OSU @ #3 Missouri
QuoteI think the most underrated team going right now might be Utah though
Meh. The only ranked opponent on their schedule is Brigham Young. The only ranked opponent on Brigham Young's schedule is Utah. Don't forget Ball State and their perfect record heading into the MAC Conference.
QuoteHoly fucking shit is all I can say after today - :D
If you tol;d me that OSU had 3 turnovers and Mizzou had 50 more total yards and OSU won the game - I'd telll you that you had you rhead upotuyoue r ass - and I 'm fucking drunk cu zwe won thi biggest game since we beat OU in norman ion 2001!!! :D :D WOOOOOO!!!!!
Whoa, that was a drunken ramble.
As happy as I am about it, I think OSU and Tech are ranked too high, for the same reason Ewok says, weak schedules. But at least OSU should be ahead of Tech at this point - beating Mizzou in Columbia trumps going to overtime against Nebraska at home. The preseason ranking continues to hang around, but it'll work itself out down the road - which I believe was what headdy was trying to say. Nobody could seriously think they could be ranked ahead of Alabama, in fact, I'd put Bama at #1 myself.
QuoteQuoteBut just like I said a few weeks ago as to why Mizzou and LSU shouldve stayed ahead of Bama bc it would work itself out (hmm, you dont say???), Ill say the same thing about Tech and OK St right now.
Did you just say you think Oklahoma State and Texas Tech deserve to be ranked over Alabama? Or did I misread that? I'm looking at the schedules, and I think it's pretty obvious who has had the tougher schedule.
WEEK ONE
Tech vs. Eastern Washington
BAMA @ #9 Clemson
OSU @ Washington State
WEEK TWO
Tech @ Nevada
BAMA vs. Tulane
OSU vs. Houston
WEEK THREE
Tech vs. Southern Methodist
BAMA vs. Western Kentucky
OSU vs. Missouri State
WEEK FOUR
Tech vs. Massachesetts
BAMA @ Arkansas
OSU vs. Troy
WEEK FIVE
Tech @ Kansas State
BAMA @ #3 Georgia
OSU vs. Texas A&M
WEEK SIX/SEVEN
Tech vs. Nebraska
BAMA vs. Kentucky
OSU @ #3 Missouri
No, Bama is where they should be now
I was saying after they upset Georgia though they shouldnt have leapfrogged Mizzou and LSU bc if those teams deserved to be ranked ahead of Bama, theyd prove it by winning. Well, they didnt win, and now Bama is in the same place theyd be whether they were #2 a few weeks ago or not.
My point was Oklahoma and USC, and to a lesser degree Florida, shouldnt be ahead of Tech and Ok State at this point because those teams have tough games ahead. If they win those games, they maintain their position ahead of OU, USC, and UF, but if they lose those teams move ahead of them regardless
If you think about it, I make a lot of sense. Theres a bunch of ppl saying Tech is overrated, and maybe they are, but it wouldnt have hurt anyone to make them #4 this week and then drop them down if/when they lose to Texas, Ok St, etc.
Fair enough, fair enough.
Uhhhggg. I havn't been this depressed about a sporting event in a long time. Our defense actually stepped up and the offense had an off night. (Which I give total credit to OSU for. They put more pressure on Daniel than he's seen all year and it got to him by the end of the game.) I am happy for you though Crispy. Our teams have not had a lot of success in the past and I know how exciting it can be to have it "turn around". So cheers, I hope you win out and we get a chance to play again. [smiley=beer.gif]
And EAZYE, I know you are feeling a bit like me right now, so cheers to you as well. [smiley=beer.gif] We will do our best to knock Texas back down next week for you but it's going to be an uphill battle for us from here on out.
Cheers, BH, that was a helluva game. I've been on the losing end plenty of times at OSU, including a 3-overtime gut-puncher to Mizzou in 2001 and another MU overtime loss 4 years before that, so I know your pain. I never feel good about the defense, but they really stepped up in this one and made big plays when they needed them. If we meet up again in the Big 12 champ game, I will be completely freaked out - not very likely the way Texas is playing, and we have to go to Lubbock too.
It really pains me to say it Crispy, but congratulations. You guys played really well on the road, and the last game of the year is going to be a phenomenal one. Hopefully you guys can knock off Texas as well but lose to us and Mizzou or Tech beat the shorthorns as well and let us sneak back into the Big 12 Championship. That's a lot of if's and hopefullies though. :-/
Hermo, that blows brother. I was about as drunk as Crispies post with disappointment. Please go down to Austin and pull out a W.
Not talking smack, Brad, but do you really think you guys have a shot of making it through the SEC unscathed?
That and does any other conference matter at this point. I know Penn State is up there but I want to see what they do when they get punched in the mouth. USC is lurking around, but if there is a one loss Big 12 team and a one loss SEC team I don't see how those two teams aren't in the national championship game.
Thanks EZ, I know that was tough ;). Bedlam is going to be completely out of hand this year!
What really sucks for OU is losing Ryan Reynolds for the season - the 2nd half D proved his worth. How crazy would it be though if OU and Texas win out and Bama, USC, Penn State, etc. lose a couple - we could have an OU-Texas BCS rematch! Unlikely, but still possible.
QuoteNot talking smack, Brad, but do you really think you guys have a shot of making it through the SEC unscathed?
No, I don't. I cannot imagine any team in the SEC going undefeated this year (or any year, ever again). I'm not really convinced we'll even win the division, much less the conference or National Championship.
QuoteThat and does any other conference matter at this point. I know Penn State is up there but I want to see what they do when they get punched in the mouth. USC is lurking around, but if there is a one loss Big 12 team and a one loss SEC team I don't see how those two teams aren't in the national championship game.
Agreed 100%. If Penn State runs the table, they're probably in, but as far as I'm concerned, the SEC and BIG 12 are the two best conferences in the country. Folks here in Tuscaloosa would love a piece of a Big10 team in a BCS game. Big12... not so much.
I wouldn't mind any Big 10 in a BCS game, I'm with you on that one. Not really sure if I want anyone from the SEC. Although I do think that OU vs. Alabama would be intriguing. Hopefully Bob would be able to get a little revenge on Saban.
It seems pretty much everyone here (thats still interested in the thread), is SEC or Big 12 affiliated
As a PSU alum, I wont argue anything conference wise, bc those are the 2 best. 1 of my best friends recently graduated from Bama, so trust me, I know everything SEC and agree 9 of 10 years their the best conference, but I really think this year the Big 12 is better
The Buckeyes are a little down, but Im just sayin dont discount PSU bc of the conference. We just slammed Wisc. as bad as USC slammed OSU, and OSU struggle to beat Wisc. in the same situation (at Wisc., night game) a week ealier, w/ Beanie Wells back
I know the season is far from over, but I think this PSU team is determined. #1 recruit Derrick Williams said he went to PSU to win a NC - he got a taste by winning the Orange Bowl his frosh year, but he and the rest of upperclassmen are hungry for blood and I dont think are going to overlook any team.
At OSU, and home vs Mich St to finish the season are the 2 key games, but if PSU doesnt lose focus, theyre going undefeated.
I hope it vs. Bama, but Ill enjoy to see how PSU stacks up to whoever regardless, bc like I said, those are the 2 best conferences with around 10 solid teams combined, but I actually think PSU is ready for that and as well rounded as any team going right now.
TOP 120 (from Texas to North Texas State)
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Just because a team doesn't play in the best conference doesn't mean they can't still be the best team in the country. So yes, I agree that Penn State could very well be the best team in the country. Although i hope not. ;)
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That's great! ;D I saw a version of this awhile back but it was scripted as Hitler being a Dallas Cowboys fan after they lost in the playoffs last year.
OK Tigers, tomorrow is your big chance to redeem yourselves! A Siberian Tiger taking on a steer, hmmm....... ;)
Lumberjacks 5-1. Fear the axe Big Sky.......
I think Texas can beat Missouri as long as the "defense" holds up as "well" as it did against Oklahoma in the first half. Since it's a home game, they'll have that crowd advantage against the no huddle, too... All that said, I think (and hope) Missouri will come away with the upset.
Is anyone else sick, though, that USC is going to be back in the Top 5 again, starting this Sunday? I can think of eight teams between the SEC and BIG 12 teams that could beat USC.
QuoteI think Texas can beat Missouri as long as the "defense" holds up as "well" as it did against Oklahoma in the first half. Since it's a home game, they'll have that crowd advantage against the no huddle, too... All that said, I think (and hope) Missouri will come away with the upset.
Is anyone else sick, though, that USC is going to be back in the Top 5 again, starting this Sunday? I can think of eight teams between the SEC and BIG 12 teams that could beat USC.
So what are your thoughts on the game tomorrow? Living in Oxford, I can assure you that the expectations are quite low around here.
But I'm an MSU fan anyway, so FUCK EM' UP! ;D
QuoteQuoteI think Texas can beat Missouri as long as the "defense" holds up as "well" as it did against Oklahoma in the first half. Since it's a home game, they'll have that crowd advantage against the no huddle, too... All that said, I think (and hope) Missouri will come away with the upset.
Is anyone else sick, though, that USC is going to be back in the Top 5 again, starting this Sunday? I can think of eight teams between the SEC and BIG 12 teams that could beat USC.
So what are your thoughts on the game tomorrow? Living in Oxford, I can assure you that the expectations are quite low around here.
But I'm an MSU fan anyway, so FUCK EM' UP! ;D
A Mississippi State fan living in Oxford? How long did it take you to get used to the electricity and indoor plumbing? ;)
QuoteI think Texas can beat Missouri as long as the "defense" holds up as "well" as it did against Oklahoma in the first half. Since it's a home game, they'll have that crowd advantage against the no huddle, too... All that said, I think (and hope) Missouri will come away with the upset.
Is anyone else sick, though, that USC is going to be back in the Top 5 again, starting this Sunday? I can think of eight teams between the SEC and BIG 12 teams that could beat USC.
With Penn State sitting at #3, I certainly hope Texas loses. If not this week, SOON
And yes, Im sick of USC. Id def rather play probably any other team in the NC game too
QuoteSo what are your thoughts on the game tomorrow? Living in Oxford, I can assure you that the expectations are quite low around here.
It doesn't surprise me that Oxford is dead... it's a first year, they're not looking pretty at 3-3 and 1-2, but they're a good team with a pretty tough schedule (four ranked opponents, all four on the road). I think Alabama will win (they've won the last 4 and 20 out of the past 23), but I'm not looking past these guys at all. They were good enough to take Florida's mistakes and win with them, even at the Swamp.
Anyway, the thing that seems totally nuts to me is that Nutt has said his gameplan is to beat us by moving the ball with their ground game. Now, I haven't been following them too closely, but I thought their strength was their passing game? Where do the teams stand with the rushing game?
Alabama rushing offense - #1 Conference, #15 National
Ole Miss rushing offense - #4 Conference, #49 National
Alabama rushing defense - #1 Conference, #2 National
Ole Miss rushing defense - #9 Conference, #35 National
Unless he's bluffing, or joking, I just don't see how Nutt thinks he can move the ball against us. Has he watched the footage? Keep in mind that BAMA just got off of their BYE week, too. Yikes... that dude is crazy, but it's worked in the past.
I hear Nick Saban's middle name is Hilter.
QuoteI hear Nick Saban's middle name is Hilter.
Stop spreading your Buckeye agenda here, Dylan.
QuoteQuoteI hear Nick Saban's middle name is Hilter.
Stop spreading your Buckeye agenda here, Dylan.
No you DIDN'T just call me by my middle name! ;)
FYI, that is my middle name and I guess you could it says a lot about me (see my avatar).
Well, my middle name is Bradley... so I guess we're both racists.
p.s. Hate to say it, but the more I think about it, the more I expect OSU to beat Penn State.
Moment of truth for Stephen Garcia coming up...first official start for the hyped freshman vs. LSU. :-/
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Where did Mizzou go :(
Man Texas is thrashin that ass. :-[
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Man, that ol' Houston Nutt is crazy. They played smash mouth football like they said they would, had us trailing (by 3, mind you) for the first time this year, was the first team to score on us in the first half this year (by 3, but still), but more importantly, they took advantage of us being stupid. We drew a couple of absolutely stupid penalties, a celebration and a roughing passer, and once again after scoring a bunch of points unanswered, we coasted the second half and allowed the other team to stick around.
BAMA is scorching opponents in the first half - 112 to 3. But they've got a losing score in the second half. It's ridiculous. FINISH THE GAME!
It's a W, but it's bittersweet. We lost Terrance Cody to a knee injury, which allowed Ole Miss to open up a serious rushing game on us. They say Cody might be able recover non-surgical, but there's no official word, yet. Without that monster, the entire dynamic of our defense is changed.
Up next... Fat Phil.
Embarrassed, Humbled, Depressed.
QuoteEmbarrassed, Humbled, Depressed.
Hey, you feel like us Husker fans from a few weeks ago! :P
QuoteEmbarrassed, Humbled, Depressed.
UGH BH that had to be hard to watch. I hate to say because it goes against everything an OU fan should say, but Texas looks like they are the best team in the nation right now. Crispy I'm looking to you guys to derail them which also is very hard for me to say as well ;D
OU needs a lot of help, but I'm still not pleased with our defense just yet. Giving up 31 to Kansas at home is not what I wanted to see. Albeit the last touchdown was meaningless.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI think Texas can beat Missouri as long as the "defense" holds up as "well" as it did against Oklahoma in the first half. Since it's a home game, they'll have that crowd advantage against the no huddle, too... All that said, I think (and hope) Missouri will come away with the upset.
Is anyone else sick, though, that USC is going to be back in the Top 5 again, starting this Sunday? I can think of eight teams between the SEC and BIG 12 teams that could beat USC.
So what are your thoughts on the game tomorrow? Living in Oxford, I can assure you that the expectations are quite low around here.
But I'm an MSU fan anyway, so FUCK EM' UP! ;D
A Mississippi State fan living in Oxford? How long did it take you to get used to the electricity and indoor plumbing? ;)
Haha... If I had a nickel..... ;D
Good news for Alabama - 6'5, 380 pound Terrance Cody is nonsurgical, and might be ready to play in two weeks, in time for the LSU matchup. Cody has been instrumental in key plays on both lines. In honor of #62, here are some pretty awesome clips of the beast in action...
Here's what he looks like on offense on goal line scenarios:
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On defense, he takes on two or three offensive linemen at the same time:
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This is why you've got to double team him - he throws 300 pound centers like rag dolls:
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This is his first year at Alabama and he's already predicted to go as a first round. We wish he would stay, but how can you expect someone like him to stay on a college level? I'm just glad his knee is going to be okay - my heart just sank when we saw him go down, this weekend.
we have a huge game on sat against PSU. i'll be happy either way because if we lose, PSU has a cake schedule from here out and they'll get a shot at the championship. (i'm assuming everyone else will have one loss other than TX!) if we win, i'm predicting a Tx-Fl bowl game.
Heck penny, if Ohio State beats Penn State, they could be in the national champeenship game with some help from USC and Alabama, and all those Big 12 teams should beat each other up enough. Texas might not lose again, but I think OU will, and I know Tech will, and let's not think about the other one. I think the thing that hurts Ohio State (or whoever from the Big 10) is that they end their season too early - they only have 3 games left and they're done the week before Thanksgiving! Meanwhile, for the next 2 weeks after that, the other top teams can impress the voters and move further up. Then, if they do back into the championship, it's been 6 weeks since their last game and they've forgotten how to play football.
QuoteHeck penny, if Ohio State beats Penn State, they could be in the national champeenship game with some help from USC and Alabama, and all those Big 12 teams should beat each other up enough. Texas might not lose again, but I think OU will, and I know Tech will, and let's not think about the other one. I think the thing that hurts Ohio State (or whoever from the Big 10) is that they end their season too early - they only have 3 games left and they're done the week before Thanksgiving! Meanwhile, for the next 2 weeks after that, the other top teams can impress the voters and move further up. Then, if they do back into the championship, it's been 6 weeks since their last game and they've forgotten how to play football.
i just don't see how we'd get picked over a 1 loss big 12 team--(w/our USC beatdown and our past history in bowl games and the general notion that we're overrated)--i can see some other teams making a run for it (bama etc)*for the first time in a few years, i see no way we'd be going so i'm still hoping for a rose bowl assuming we can hang on for the next few games. i can also see us stepping up our game for PSU then getting beaten by Northwestern---cue flashback!! :-X i think we need to go back to our 2 QB system, also. pryor has lost confidence and even though he's got all the potential in the world, he'slimited to a few moves right now (luckily one of them is running in TDs LOL)
I agree, I've also been thinking the National Title game will be between the SEC Champion and the BIG 12 Champion.
I'm not following the guys out west close enough to predict who will represent their conference, but I'm not as sure as everyone else that Texas can run the table, though. Oklahoma State has looked pretty damn good.
As far as the SEC...
Alabama is +1 in the West. Florida and Georgia are tied in the East. Alabama really needs Georgia to put LSU away, this weekend, so that we'll have a +2 gain and the ability to lose in Death Valley, or anywhere else, but still able to represent the Division. Or, Alabama could just beat LSU at Death Valley.
I'm thinking Alabama v. Florida... and the winner brings home the SEC's third consecutive National Title.
By the way, did anyone else see that LSU referee tackle South Carolina's quarterback?
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QuoteI agree, I've also been thinking the National Title game will be between the SEC Champion and the BIG 12 Champion.
I'm not following the guys out west close enough to predict who will represent their conference, but I'm not as sure as everyone else that Texas can run the table, though. Oklahoma State has looked pretty damn good.
As far as the SEC...
Alabama is +1 in the West. Florida and Georgia are tied in the East. Alabama really needs Georgia to put LSU away, this weekend, so that we'll have a +2 gain and the ability to lose in Death Valley, or anywhere else, but still able to represent the Division. Or, Alabama could just beat LSU at Death Valley.
I'm thinking Alabama v. Florida... and the winner brings home the SEC's third consecutive National Title.
i can see that game, too---i just don't see OSU putting away Tx though--they look way too strong
I agree the cards are stacked against Ohio St., but all it really takes in the BCS is to get the computers on your side, a couple of impressive wins down the stretch, and some help. A win over Penn State would vault OSU way up in the puters, and wins over Northwestern, Illinois, and a smackdown on Big Blue would put the Buckeyes right back on top. That, and OU, USC, and 2 Bama losses, of course. I'm not saying I want that to happen, but it could.
As for the OSU ;), if you like the Cowboys' chances in Austin, you haven't seen the recent history between these two. We are seriously snakebit against the Horns recently - 3 of Texas' 5 largest comebacks in their history have come against OSU, and just in the last 4 years: 21 pts in 2007, 19 pts in 2005, and 28 pts in 2004. That one was in Austin, OSU led 35-7 in the first half, and Texas score 49 unanswered points to win 56-35. I would dearly love to see OSU quit doing this, but I don't think this is the year. If we get out to a lead on them again, I'm going to turn off the tv and go rake leaves - I will not be able to watch another OSU meltdown.
Three-way tie with the Big 12 South, though...
QuoteThree-way tie with the Big 12 South, though...
it would then go to highest bcs ranking
QuoteQuoteThree-way tie with the Big 12 South, though...
it would then go to highest bcs ranking
You're right, EZ - although one of the earlier tiebreakers would probably come into effect in the unlikely event of all having 2 losses. I think last year it would have used the Coaches poll instead of the BCS. Here's what Tim Griffin had to say, which he got from the Big 12 media guide:
Big 12 divisional tiebreakers: The following procedure will determine the representative from each division in the event of a tie:
(a) If two teams are tied, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative
(b) If three or more teams are tied, steps 1 through 7 will be followed until a determination is made. If only two teams remain tied after any step,
the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative.
1. The records of the three teams will be compared against each other;
2. The records of the three teams will be compared within their division;
3. The records of the three teams will be compared against the next highest placed teams in their division
in order of finish (4, 5 and 6);
4. The records of the three teams will be compared against all common conference opponents;
5. The highest ranked team in the first Bowl Championship Series standings following the completion of Big 12 regular season
conference play shall be the representative;
6. The team with the best overall winning percentage [excluding exempted games] shall be the representative;
7. The representative will be chosen by draw.
QuoteI agree the cards are stacked against Ohio St., but all it really takes in the BCS is to get the computers on your side, a couple of impressive wins down the stretch, and some help. A win over Penn State would vault OSU way up in the puters, and wins over Northwestern, Illinois, and a smackdown on Big Blue would put the Buckeyes right back on top. That, and OU, USC, and 2 Bama losses, of course. I'm not saying I want that to happen, but it could.
As for the OSU ;), if you like the Cowboys' chances in Austin, you haven't seen the recent history between these two. We are seriously snakebit against the Horns recently - 3 of Texas' 5 largest comebacks in their history have come against OSU, and just in the last 4 years: 21 pts in 2007, 19 pts in 2005, and 28 pts in 2004. That one was in Austin, OSU led 35-7 in the first half, and Texas score 49 unanswered points to win 56-35. I would dearly love to see OSU quit doing this, but I don't think this is the year. If we get out to a lead on them again, I'm going to turn off the tv and go rake leaves - I will not be able to watch another OSU meltdown.
Aint happening. PSU will win this, so we might as well quit the conversation
Penny - were gonna win, but, I dont know if ill be pumped or have nausea come saturday night...poop on the buckeyes!!!!
QuoteQuoteI agree the cards are stacked against Ohio St., but all it really takes in the BCS is to get the computers on your side, a couple of impressive wins down the stretch, and some help. A win over Penn State would vault OSU way up in the puters, and wins over Northwestern, Illinois, and a smackdown on Big Blue would put the Buckeyes right back on top. That, and OU, USC, and 2 Bama losses, of course. I'm not saying I want that to happen, but it could.
As for the OSU ;), if you like the Cowboys' chances in Austin, you haven't seen the recent history between these two. We are seriously snakebit against the Horns recently - 3 of Texas' 5 largest comebacks in their history have come against OSU, and just in the last 4 years: 21 pts in 2007, 19 pts in 2005, and 28 pts in 2004. That one was in Austin, OSU led 35-7 in the first half, and Texas score 49 unanswered points to win 56-35. I would dearly love to see OSU quit doing this, but I don't think this is the year. If we get out to a lead on them again, I'm going to turn off the tv and go rake leaves - I will not be able to watch another OSU meltdown.
Aint happening. PSU will win this, so we might as well quit the conversation
Penny - were gonna win, but, I dont know if ill be pumped or have nausea come saturday night...poop on the buckeyes!!!!
i feel great because for once, the pressure's not on us...we haven't played that well all season (apart from last week) like i said, i'll be happy if you guys win---you can finish out the season undefeated and get a birth-i'd love to see Joe Pa go all the way---
If he won a big BCS game, what are the odds he retires gracefully? Or will he stick around until he's an empty shell, ala the train wreck at Florida State.
QuoteIf he won a big BCS game, what are the odds he retires gracefully? Or will he stick around until he's an empty shell, ala the train wreck at Florida State.
Try to see the bigger picture here--Joe Pa IS PSU football--if he retires, he won't live past a year-guaranteed. Football is what keeps him alive, he has no other hobbies. PSU community/fans know this and that's part of the beauty of having him there. They feel good knowing that he's still part of the fam. Even though we steal a lot of their recruits, there are still a lot of kids whose parents want them to play for his regime. i don't like the bobby bowden comparisons--joe pa is class all the way and he deserves respect. there are a lot of naysayers who want him to retire--but at this point, what's the point. Let him die a happy man, still sitting up in that box :-)
QuoteQuoteIf he won a big BCS game, what are the odds he retires gracefully? Or will he stick around until he's an empty shell, ala the train wreck at Florida State.
Try to see the bigger picture here--Joe Pa IS PSU football--if he retires, he won't live past a year-guaranteed. Football is what keeps him alive, he has no other hobbies. PSU community/fans know this and that's part of the beauty of having him there. They feel good knowing that he's still part of the fam. Even though we steal a lot of their recruits, there are still a lot of kids whose parents want them to play for his regime. i don't like the bobby bowden comparisons--joe pa is class all the way and he deserves respect. there are a lot of naysayers who want him to retire--but at this point, what's the point. Let him die a happy man, still sitting up in that box :-)
First off, hes only been sitting in the box a few weeks bc his arthiritis, I believe thats what it is, is too bad. Apparently he needs hip replacement surgery, but hes putting it off til season's end.
And yes, he said recently football is his life, he wouldnt know what to do if he retired. You should know this as good as anyone Ewok since Bear Bryant died only a few months after he retired. He doesnt want to pull a Bear.
I think if we win it all, that gives the least chance for him retire/leave. If we win it all, what recruits are gonna want to come here if JoePa is gone after we just won it?! Even though most know, Tom Bradley will be a hell of a head coach once JoePa is done.
I felt weird cheering against an SEC team, but I just couldn't help hoping Auburn would lose.
:D
It's sad that Mississippi State will probably lose homecoming against Middle Tennessee. That's just how they do. :(
What's the line on MSU? I saw someone pick MTSU to win by ten.
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"Man, I hate Tennessee... Because, first of all, it's Tennessee. And, I - I just hate 'em. They low down. They dirty. They some snitches. And I hate Philip Fulmer. I hate they colors. I'm not a dog person. I - I just hate Tennessee, man, like - I hate Neyland Stadium, it looks like a garbage truck worker convention. And I hate all they quarterbacks. I hate Tennessee, man."
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"Man, I hate Tennessee... Because, first of all, it's Tennessee. And, I - I just hate 'em. They low down. They dirty. They some snitches. And I hate Philip Fulmer. I hate they colors. I'm not a dog person. I - I just hate Tennessee, man, like - I hate Neyland Stadium, it looks like a garbage truck worker convention. And I hate all they quarterbacks. I hate Tennessee, man."
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Wow, we finally agree on something Brad. I think I might have to watch the NE/TN 1998 Orange Bowl to watch the Huskers thrash the Vols. It's truly magical for any anti Tennessee fan.
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Penn State with their first win in 30 years AT OSU
Great win
All I can ask for is Texas or Bama loses
Id rather play Texas (for winning reasons), but Id rather play Bama (for rivalry with a friend reasons)
That said, I think Texas has a big test this week vs. Tech in Lubbock. I think Tech is likely going to win that game. Texas just doenst have the D to hold them
Yeah, I thought it was funny that the Penn State fans were chanting "We Want Texas!" at the end of tonight's game... I was just thinking, "Yeah, I bet you do!" I guess I've got to give Texas some credit, though, the Longhorns have a pretty good defense for their conference. Mack Brown picked up Nick Saban's favorite SEC Defensive Coordinator and it's paying off.
I don't know who I like in the Texas v. Texas Tech game. Tech just looked kind of lame, today, wracking up the score 60+ on a well-done Kansas team, so I'd like to see the Longhorns smoke them in a similar fashion.
As a Bammer, I'd rather take on Texas and Penn State than have to see either Florida or a rematch with Georgia in the SEC Championship (Alabama should be able to seal the West with this 2+ lead). Those two hooked 50+ points on LSU and I've been expecting us to lose to the Tigers all season long.
That was a tough loss, but a good game. I'm definitely rooting for Penn St. from here on out though. I hope that an SEC team doesn't make the championship for two reasons: 1) obviously I dislike the SEC, 2) it may just cause enough of an uproar to change the BCS system.
this makes me so happy.
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BCS Standings
1. Texas 8-0
2. Alabama 8-0
3. Penn State 9-0
4. Oklahoma 7-1
5. USC 6-1
6. Georgia 7-1
7. Texas Tech 8-0
8. Florida 6-1
9. Oklahoma State 7-1
10. Utah 8-0
11. Boise State 7-0
12. Ohio State 7-2
13. TCU 8-1
14. Missouri 6-2
15. Florida State 6-1
16. Ball State 8-0
17. Minnesota 7-1
18. Tulsa 7-0
19. LSU 5-2
20. BYU 7-1
21. Michigan State 7-2
22. North Carolina 6-2
23. South Florida 6-2
24. Oregon 6-2
25. UConn 6-2
QuoteThat was a tough loss, but a good game. I'm definitely rooting for Penn St. from here on out though. I hope that an SEC team doesn't make the championship for two reasons: 1) obviously I dislike the SEC, 2) it may just cause enough of an uproar to change the BCS system.
that was tough to take but i am happy for PSU---i love defensive battles like that ;-( looking for a Bama or Tx loss !!
So, the SEC Championship game will most likely be Alabama visiting the winner of #6 Georgia v. #8 Florida. Is the BIG 12 Championship going to be the winner of #1 Texas v. #7 Texas Tech visiting the winner of Kansas v. #14 Missouri?
How sweet would January be if we saw this kind of matchup?
Alabama v. Texas
Florida v. Texas Tech
Georgia v. Missouri
LSU v. Kansas
QuoteSo, the SEC Championship game will most likely be Alabama visiting the winner of #6 Georgia v. #8 Florida. Is the BIG 12 Championship going to be the winner of #1 Texas v. #7 Texas Tech visiting the winner of Kansas v. #14 Missouri?
How sweet would January be if we saw this kind of matchup?
Alabama v. Texas
Florida v. Texas Tech
Georgia v. Missouri
LSU v. Kansas
That would be nice to see those games one way or another. Looking at those matchups I would predict a split.
By the way, I just took the Top 2 from each division... It'd be much interesting to see LSU v. Oklahoma (Oklahoma would spank them). I think almost every team in the SEC with two conference wins or better could beat Kansas.
Alabama v. Texas - Very close game. I'm a fan, so I've got to pick BAMA right away. Who knows? Maybe we'll get to see this matchup in January.
Florida v. Texas Tech - Florida, no contest. Unless Tech does something special this weekend, I've had no reason to think the Red Raiders could respond well to getting smacked in the mouth.
Georgia v. Missouri - This could be a funny matchup, since these two teams have had some serious up's and down's at times. Georgia, moreso. Sometimes, Georgia is the best team in the country. They beat LSU like a drum. Sometimes, they're an average SEC team. 50/50 on this one.
LSU v. Kansas - LSU, no contest.
Still, those games would be worthy of a box set DVD. Good football.
Yeah, I also have Florida and LSU winning, "no contest" however Florida has been known to blow a big game or two and I can see it happening in that matchup very easily. I was thinking Texas and Missouri as the Big 12 winners but much closer than the other two games. I would like to see OU replace KU to increase our chances for sure. ;D
I'm a bit worried for you Brad, as I can't see anyone beating Penn State from here on out, and if Texas manages to beat TTech this weekend, Alabama is going to have to probably win against LSU and win the SEC championship to get in. I'd like to think a different Mizzou team would show up in KC against Texas in the Big12 title game to help you out but it's hard to imagine after the ass woopin' they put on us.
I think we should just lobby the SEC and Big 12 commissioners to have the respective champions play each other in Louisville (Is it the midwest or is it the South?) for the first "real" championship in college football ever! ;D MMJ could do the half time show.
Quote
I think we should just lobby the SEC and Big 12 commissioners to have the respective champions play each other in Louisville (Is it the midwest or is it the South?) for the first "real" championship in college football ever! ;D MMJ could do the half time show.
genius
Big Lie: Big Ten
By Dan Wetzel
The most tried and true formula for reaching the BCS championship game is as follows:
1. Play an easy non-conference schedule.
2. Belong to the Big Ten.
Four times in Joe Paterno's career at Penn State he's coached undefeated teams and didn't win a national title. This year, at 9-0, ranked No. 3 in the BCS standings and facing the easiest road among contenders over the final six weeks, he's poised for a trip to Miami to win it all.
Don't say you can't teach an old Lion some new tricks.
Penn State needs a little help from one of the teams ahead of him, Texas and Alabama. They play in higher-caliber conferences and face multiple major tests away from home. If history is any measure, one, if not both, will lose.
Penn State faces Iowa, Indiana and Michigan State. Only the home game against the Spartans presents any meaningful challenge. The lack of a Big Ten conference championship game means Paterno can cozy up before Thanksgiving and watch everyone kill each other off.
This riveting system is what BCS apologists call a playoff, even if not everyone has to face playoff competition.
There is no logic to the illogical way college football crowns its champions though. So this is what you get – a nation of fans already howling that Penn State is running an end around on the system.
Well, why wouldn't they? And why should they feel bad about it?
It's not Paterno's fault. He favors a playoff. Line 'em up and play 'em, he says. What's wrong with the Division III model? In the late 1960s, Paterno put together back-to-back 11-0 seasons and was shut out from a title both times. He isn't a fan of pollsters. Don't get him started about computers.
Being pro-playoff means the 82-year-old is too modern of a thinker for his perpetually petrified Big Ten commissioner, Jim Delany.
Paterno has tried to lobby Delany, only to be brushed off. The commish knows when he's stacked the deck.
Penn State is simply following Ohio State's plan before it.
Forget about scheduling only major opponents in the non-conference the way Southern California does. Sure it's a challenge for the players, rewards the fans with great games and is generally a lot of fun. But when did that start meaning anything? It just increases the likelihood of being worn out and having a silly lapse in league play.
Don't even consider a conference championship game that might result in a loss for a contender. It keeps shooting the Big 12 in the foot, doesn't it? Why play 13 games when the pollsters don't punish you for playing only 12?
Penn State's non-conference opponents are a combined 12-19 on the season. Just seven of those wins came against teams from what used to be called Division I-A.
The Big Ten teams on Penn State's schedule are a combined 34-32.
That's good for a 46-51 record (.474). By comparison, Texas' likely opponents are 63-40 (.612).
Penn State is an excellent team. And like you'd expect from an excellent team, they're running roughshod over those kinds of opponents.
The Nittany Lions' best non-conference win is over Oregon State. This doubles as the best non-conference win for the entire Big Ten. The only other contenders are Michigan State over Notre Dame and Wisconsin over Fresno State. That's it. For the entire league. The Big Ten failed to defeat a single currently ranked non-conference team.
Not that it matters. It was even worse last year. Ohio State beat exactly zero great teams and still made it despite a home November loss.
It's not just the Big Ten. You're almost assured of reaching the title game if you can go unbeaten in one of the six major conferences – which were determined by tradition, stadium size and political and financial strengths.
As long as the Big Ten has great fight songs, the assumption will be it plays great football. Delany can just send a copy of Michael Rosenberg's entertaining new Woody and Bo book to Harris Poll members. All those nostalgic stories are worth a couple spots in the standings.
How difficult is it to win the modern Big Ten? Well, Minnesota still has a shot at the conference title by winding up 11-1. Last season, the Gophers were 1-11. Nice story, but any league where you can go from 1-11 to 11-1 in a single season is under serious suspicion. It just is.
The conference does have the best championship plan though. It's darn near foolproof. Quality non-conference opponents are worthless. League championship games don't matter. Anyone who plays either of these is foolishly assuming unnecessary risk.
This isn't to say Penn State can't win the BCS championship game. It's good enough to win any league.
Besides, it's intellectually bankrupt to suggest a great team can't come from a not-so great conference; even though that's what the powers that be say about the Mountain West.
Paterno shouldn't apologize for how the season has played out. He didn't make this system. He doesn't support this system. He's been jobbed through the years more than anyone.
Now he plays in the league that works the angles of it better than anyone else. Former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer might have invented the BCS, but the Big Ten long ago perfected it.
Joe Pa's just following the blueprint.
Magilla the Gorilla could tell you that the SEC is great and the Big 10 sucks, but that doesnt make it true
I read that article this afternoon, and its terrible.
Everyone just assumes the SEC is always the best, but theyre truly having a down year. For instance, that WVU team that lost to Colorado just beat Auburn this past week
The SEC is below .500 vs other BCS conferences this year, and Sagarin has the Big 10 ranked higher than the SEC in both of his rating systems
I cant wait for PSU to be in the championship, if for any reason, to bring on a playoff system faster
QuoteMagilla the Gorilla could tell you that the SEC is great and the Big 10 sucks, but that doesnt make it true
but how about you check out the results of the past 2 BCS Title games and Rose Bowls (which is the point of this article)
2007-2008LSU (SEC champion) 38
Ohio State (Big Ten champion) 24
USC-49
Illinois-17
2006-2007Florida (SEC champion) 41
Ohio State (Big Ten champion) 14
USC-32
Michigan-18
(http://www.cartoon-secrets.com/Photos/Magilla-Gorilla-cartoon.jpg)
I'll take the Eastern and Western Champs of the SEC over any other team in the country.
QuoteI'll take the Eastern and Western Champs of the SEC over any other team in the country.
Im not surprised ;)
QuoteQuoteMagilla the Gorilla could tell you that the SEC is great and the Big 10 sucks, but that doesnt make it true
but how about you check out the results of the past 2 BCS Title games and Rose Bowls (which is the point of this article)
2007-2008
LSU (SEC champion) 38
Ohio State (Big Ten champion) 24
USC-49
Illinois-17
2006-2007
Florida (SEC champion) 41
Ohio State (Big Ten champion) 14
USC-32
Michigan-18
(http://www.cartoon-secrets.com/Photos/Magilla-Gorilla-cartoon.jpg)
Im aware of the last couple years, and me&JoePa are both all for a playoff system bc the BCS sucks
The SEC is still overrated for 2008 due to it consistently being the hands down best conference though
So is it going to be a blood bath on Saturday Eazy & Crispy? I'm thinking at least a 3 touchtown spread. Nebraska just has no defense.
Florida worries me :-/ First the Rays and now this....I picked a bad week to quit amphetamines ; :D
QuoteSo is it going to be a blood bath on Saturday Eazy & Crispy? I'm thinking at least a 3 touchtown spread. Nebraska just has no defense.
You guys might be able to throw for quite a bit against us, Kansas St. sure did. But then you guys might not be able to stop us either ;) I like that it is a night game.
Looking forward to Pellini returning to Norman as well.
I'm rooting for the Bulldogs, once again... I'd much rather see another blackout than have to take on Tebow. Not to mention their victory will boost BAMA's BCS ratings, followed by a final boost after the SEC Championship game.
OU seems to have some defense problems, they really miss Ryan Reynolds, but they'll be able to outscore the Huskers by a bunch.
QuoteOU seems to have some defense problems, they really miss Ryan Reynolds, but they'll be able to outscore the Huskers by a bunch.
well said crispy, since your not an OU fan i shouldn't be expecting you to blame anything on brent venables, if you're playing us you probably want us to keep him :-/ not that it is all his fault we really do miss reynolds presence in the middle
QuoteFlorida worries me :-/ First the Rays and now this....I picked a bad week to quit amphetamines ; :D
Sounds like you need to hook up with Ellis... ;)
QuoteQuoteOU seems to have some defense problems, they really miss Ryan Reynolds, but they'll be able to outscore the Huskers by a bunch.
well said crispy, since your not an OU fan i shouldn't be expecting you to blame anything on brent venables, if you're playing us you probably want us to keep him :-/ not that it is all his fault we really do miss reynolds presence in the middle
Warning: snarky OSU fan comment on the way. It is a long-standing tradition at OU to heap large amounts of blame upon whichever coordinator for his side not living up to its potential - this year it's Brent Venables, the defensive coordinator, who will surely be a head coach somewhere next year, only the what, 500th Bob Stoops assistant to get a head coach job? Usually it's the poor play calling of the offensive coordinator that has cost the Sooners the national championship every year since the last good one left, Mike Leach in 2001. If I wasn't fairly pleased with OSU's defensive performance (so far) this year, I'd be glad to take Venables off your hands. ;)
An enjoyable and deserved week off for PSU...Im with JoePa in the Keys smoking Cubans right now with some Woodford Reserve..
ahh, the life of coasting to the NC Game
QuoteQuoteFlorida worries me :-/ First the Rays and now this....I picked a bad week to quit amphetamines ; :D
Sounds like you need to hook up with Ellis... ;)
:D ;D
Alabama shut out the other guys...
...meanwhile, Florida just stomped the mess out of Georgia...
...and Auburn lost again, (http://www.theartofbradsmith.com/rock.gif)
I know it's early, but Texas isn't looking too hot. :)
MJ........ugh this isn't looking good brother :-/
Texas Tech just shook up the Big 12 South ;)
I can't wait to see the Top 5, tomorrow. I think Alabama is an obvious #1, but since #2 Penn St was idle, they could be jumped by one or even two teams.
I was pulling for Tech early in the game but found myself rooting for Texas late in the game. I'm still not sure that Bama is ready to handle the pressure of being #1. I guess we'll find out, though.
ALA vs FLA in the SEC championship is going to be a BARN BURNER
Damn. I knew it was going to be a bloodbath, but fuck 62-28? ugh.
Brad, are you sure Alabama even wants to be number 1 right now? It seems to be the kiss of death this season.
QuoteIt seems to be the kiss of death this season.
See my post above. I'm not sure I want that right now.
And yeah, the AL/FLA game should be awesome assuming that it will happen. We still have to get past LSU next week. I'm already sweating bullets about that one.
so you really think PSU will be jumped? we've been talking about that trying to figure it out ;-(
How 'bout them Rebels, Tracy? That was fun to watch.
yeah, it was a great win especially against tubberville, who is hated in Oxford. We might even go bowling unless we flop.
I see Florida and Penn State in the BCS title game, even though I see the Big 12 as having the best conference this year. I believe Texas Tech loses and Florida jumps to number 2 ahead of a couple of 1 loss Big 12 teams and USC. And everyone will cry and gnash their teeth... Hopefully the LSU/Bama game will live up to it's billing b/c every other "big" SEC game this year has been a blow out (Bama/UGA- FLA/LSU- LSU/UGA- FLA-UGA). I don't see the SEC as powerful this year against the likes of Oklahoma and Texas Tech and Texas, I think they got us beat; they just look bigger and quicker. I mean, Georgia and LSU were obviously overrated out of the chute, I can't think of one really good team that either of them has beaten this year and we saw what Florida did to both of them.
But, I am pulling for upsets and conrtoversy so we can eventually get a playoff.
QuoteAnd yeah, the AL/FLA game should be awesome assuming that it will happen. We still have to get past LSU next week. I'm already sweating bullets about that one.
It's pretty much Alabama @ Florida, unless something ridiculous happens. BAMA is +2 in the West - beating LSU seals the deal, or beating MSU and Auburn seals the deal. Naturally, I'd like to see all three go down.
QuoteQuoteAnd yeah, the AL/FLA game should be awesome assuming that it will happen. We still have to get past LSU next week. I'm already sweating bullets about that one.
It's pretty much Alabama @ Florida, unless something ridiculous happens. BAMA is +2 in the West - beating LSU seals the deal, or beating MSU and Auburn seals the deal. Naturally, I'd like to see all three go down.
Florida's not home free yet, though.
QuoteBrad, are you sure Alabama even wants to be number 1 right now? It seems to be the kiss of death this season.
We're the worst undefeated team in the country. I've been saying that all year, it seems... Hopefully, Saban keeps everybody focused, and we can continue to roll through our schedule quietly. At this point, LSU, MSU, and Auburn are done for - so nothing will make them happier than to ruin our title shot.
QuoteQuoteQuoteAnd yeah, the AL/FLA game should be awesome assuming that it will happen. We still have to get past LSU next week. I'm already sweating bullets about that one.
It's pretty much Alabama @ Florida, unless something ridiculous happens. BAMA is +2 in the West - beating LSU seals the deal, or beating MSU and Auburn seals the deal. Naturally, I'd like to see all three go down.
Florida's not home free yet, though.
Yes, Florida can
easily back themselves out of the division. In fact, I hope they do...
the coaches poll has PSU #2.
the only way PSU really gets jumped is if TT remains undefeated, then it'll be 'bama and TT in the MNC.
AP
1. Alabama (46) 9-0 1,600 2. Texas Tech (12) 9-0 1,528 3. Penn State (6) 9-0 1,525 4. Florida (1) 7-1 1,398 5. Texas 8-1 1,353
Quotethe coaches poll has PSU #2.
the only way PSU really gets jumped is if TT remains undefeated, then it'll be 'bama and TT in the MNC.
PSU was
barely spared a jump in the Coach's Poll. It's practically tied with Texas Tech. And in the AP Poll...
1. Alabama
2. Texas Tech
3. Penn State
4. Florida
5. Texas
6. Oklahoma
7. USC
8. Oklahoma State
9. Boise State
10. Utah
So... Never say never. BCS may have Penn at three or even four.
QuoteAP
1. Alabama (46) 9-0 1,600 2. Texas Tech (12) 9-0 1,528 3. Penn State (6) 9-0 1,525 4. Florida (1) 7-1 1,398 5. Texas 8-1 1,353
I think Bama and TT both lose, and then the BS that is the BCS will begin.
Enough of the scam that is the BCS. Enough. Once we do have a playoff, we will look back and ask ourselves why we let the scam go on for so long. I'll give the 8 team format a whirl; can you imagine the excitement (and integrity) this would offer? (if the season ended today; of course some of the Big 12 would filter out and hopefully a Boise St. or Utah would feed in.)
1. Alabama vs 8. Oklahoma State
2. Texas Tech vs 7. USC
3. Penn State vs 6. Oklahoma
4. Florida vs 5. Texas
But no, the rich cats actually think a 1 game format is the best.
scam city.
i agree, tracy---all about $$ (eventually no one will be able to afford to go to the bowl games, anyway) i like the playoff system
PSU could be 3 in the BCS. I'd be shocked if they were 4. Either way, there is too much season left. Penn State just needs to stay focused and not repeat 1999. What happens after that is out of their control.
I don't see TT winning the next four. Something will happen and they'll slip up. It's far too common not to happen.
QuotePSU could be 3 in the BCS. I'd be shocked if they were 4. Either way, there is too much season left. Penn State just needs to stay focused and not repeat 1999. What happens after that is out of their control.
I don't see TT winning the next four. Something will happen and they'll slip up. It's far too common not to happen.
I really dont care if PSU is even 4 at this point, bc as long as they play each game like its NC game, theyre going undefeated and will be in the Top 2 by season's end
TT will not go through the Big 12 and its championship game undefeated. Theyre not near as good on the road as at home.
If I was a Bama fan, I would not want to play Florida
As a PSU fan, I want to play Bama bc I think we undoubtedly match up better against a team whose strength is the running game.
QuoteAs a PSU fan, I want to play Bama bc I think we undoubtedly match up better against a team whose strength is the running game.
Has Penn State seen a running game, this year?
PSU stays at 3, which is fine with me. I don't want them in the top 2 until after they take care of the three remaining games. Keep the players with something to play hard for, without losing focus and getting overconfident.
take care of Iowa, handle Indiana, and then handle business with Mich St. That's all there is to do.
BCS Standings (Nov. 2, 2008)
1. Alabama 9-0
2. Texas Tech 9-0
3. Penn State 9-0
4. Texas 8-1
5. Florida 7-1
6. Oklahoma 8-1
7. USC 7-1
8. Utah 9-0
9. Oklahoma State 8-1
10. Boise State 8-0
11. Ohio State 7-2
12. TCU 9-1
13. Georgia 7-2
14. Missouri 7-2
15. BYU 8-1
16. LSU 6-2
17. Ball State 8-0
18. Michigan State 8-2
19. North Carolina 6-2
20. Georgia Tech 7-2
21. California 6-2
22. Florida State 6-2
23. Maryland 6-2
24. Northwestern 7-2
25. West Virginia 6-2
QuoteQuoteAs a PSU fan, I want to play Bama bc I think we undoubtedly match up better against a team whose strength is the running game.
Has Penn State seen a running game, this year?
Umm...Beanie Wells/OSU, PJHill&Clay/Wisconsin, Jacquizz Rodgers/Oregon St.
In 2 of the next 3 week well see Javon Ringer whose #1 in rushing in the NCAA and Shonne Green who at least as of last week was in the Top 5
Id say that def counts as some teams with very good running games. I know youre in the SEC, but you can lighten up on the supriority thing. Where as the Big 12 has the best passing offenses in the country, its quite possible the Big 10 has the best rushing offenses
I think our schedule actually has more teams with good running games than Bama. I only see Clemson, Georgia, and soon to play LSU on yours
...And that wasnt a knock on Bama in my previous post, just that our strength is our run D and all of the other teams with a shot at the NCG are teams whose strength is the pass game
QuoteQuoteQuoteAs a PSU fan, I want to play Bama bc I think we undoubtedly match up better against a team whose strength is the running game.
Has Penn State seen a running game, this year?
Umm...Beanie Wells/OSU, PJHill&Clay/Wisconsin, Jacquizz Rodgers/Oregon St.
In 2 of the next 3 week well see Javon Ringer whose #1 in rushing in the NCAA and Shonne Green who at least as of last week was in the Top 5
Id say that def counts as some teams with very good running games. I know youre in the SEC, but you can lighten up on the supriority thing. Where as the Big 12 has the best passing offenses in the country, its quite possible the Big 10 has the best rushing offenses
I think our schedule actually has more teams with good running games than Bama. I only see Clemson, Georgia, and soon to play LSU on yours
Clemson has the 90th ranked rushing offense in college football, 123 YPG; I hardly call that "good".
Some notable Rush Offense Rankings
21st WISCONSIN
26th IOWA
29th LSU
37th ILLINOIS
42nd OLE MISS
43rd OHIO STATE
45th OREGON STATE
46th GEORGIA
60th MICHIGAN STATE
90th CLEMSON
Quoteyeah, it was a great win especially against tubberville, who is hated in Oxford. We might even go bowling unless we flop.
I see Florida and Penn State in the BCS title game, even though I see the Big 12 as having the best conference this year. I believe Texas Tech loses and Florida jumps to number 2 ahead of a couple of 1 loss Big 12 teams and USC. And everyone will cry and gnash their teeth... Hopefully the LSU/Bama game will live up to it's billing b/c every other "big" SEC game this year has been a blow out (Bama/UGA- FLA/LSU- LSU/UGA- FLA-UGA). I don't see the SEC as powerful this year against the likes of Oklahoma and Texas Tech and Texas, I think they got us beat; they just look bigger and quicker. I mean, Georgia and LSU were obviously overrated out of the chute, I can't think of one really good team that either of them has beaten this year and we saw what Florida did to both of them.
But, I am pulling for upsets and conrtoversy so we can eventually get a playoff.
RESPECT Tracy, I have no problem saying that the SEC has Dominated the past two years, but think the Big 12 takes the cake this year.
QuoteQuoteyeah, it was a great win especially against tubberville, who is hated in Oxford. We might even go bowling unless we flop.
I see Florida and Penn State in the BCS title game, even though I see the Big 12 as having the best conference this year. I believe Texas Tech loses and Florida jumps to number 2 ahead of a couple of 1 loss Big 12 teams and USC. And everyone will cry and gnash their teeth... Hopefully the LSU/Bama game will live up to it's billing b/c every other "big" SEC game this year has been a blow out (Bama/UGA- FLA/LSU- LSU/UGA- FLA-UGA). I don't see the SEC as powerful this year against the likes of Oklahoma and Texas Tech and Texas, I think they got us beat; they just look bigger and quicker. I mean, Georgia and LSU were obviously overrated out of the chute, I can't think of one really good team that either of them has beaten this year and we saw what Florida did to both of them.
But, I am pulling for upsets and conrtoversy so we can eventually get a playoff.
RESPECT Tracy, I have no problem saying that the SEC has Dominated the past two years, but think the Big 12 takes the cake this year.
well, I'm just an old fart who's been watching college football for about 40 years.
QuoteQuoteAP
1. Alabama (46) 9-0 1,600 2. Texas Tech (12) 9-0 1,528 3. Penn State (6) 9-0 1,525 4. Florida (1) 7-1 1,398 5. Texas 8-1 1,353
I think Bama and TT both lose, and then the BS that is the BCS will begin.
Enough of the scam that is the BCS. Enough. Once we do have a playoff, we will look back and ask ourselves why we let the scam go on for so long. I'll give the 8 team format a whirl; can you imagine the excitement (and integrity) this would offer? (if the season ended today; of course some of the Big 12 would filter out and hopefully a Boise St. or Utah would feed in.)
1. Alabama vs 8. Oklahoma State
2. Texas Tech vs 7. USC
3. Penn State vs 6. Oklahoma
4. Florida vs 5. Texas
But no, the rich cats actually think a 1 game format is the best.
scam city.
Would love to see us play Penn State in the first round of a playoff. Don't think they can keep up with us. If we could sell out on the run that game would turn into a blood bath!
QuoteI know youre in the SEC, but you can lighten up on the supriority thing.
You sound mighty defensive. I'm just wondering if Penn State has seen a rushing game?
QuoteI think our schedule actually has more teams with good running games than Bama.
That's very possible, but the stats make it impossible to tell. Alabama is the best rushing defense in the country, allowing 60 yards per game - and only one rushing touchdown all year long. Between Alabama and Penn State, Alabama has faced the highest ranked in Rushing Offense - and that was Arkansas State. See what I mean about stats? Anyway, we kept them to 90 yards. You mentioned Georgia? 50 yards. You mentioned Clemson? 0.
Coastal Carolina, Oregon State, Syracuse, Temple, Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Turf-Toe Ohio don't exactly scream out "Rushing Powerhouse" to me and that's why I asked the question.
p.s. Tracy's numbers were out of date, here's the current Rushing Offense numbers between Alabama and Penn State's victims...
BAMA
12. Arkansas State
39. Georgia
48. Mississippi
56. Tulane
60. Western Kentucky
78. Arkansas
79. Clemson
88. Kentucky
101. Tennessee
PENN ST.
26. Illinois
26. Wisconsin
38. Oregon State
44. Ohio State
61. Syracuse
71. Michigan
98. Purdue
111. Temple
N/A. Coastal Carolina
BURN! :o
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p.s. Tracy's numbers were out of date, here's the current Rushing Offense numbers between Alabama and Penn State's victims...
My stats come from the Official NCAA web site and dated
through games of November 1st. You got a problem with it then take it up with them.
http://statistics.ncaafootball.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=ncaa-football&page=cfoot/stat/ncaa-team-rushing.htm
and this backs it up
http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2008&rpt=IA_teamrush&site=org
really, check it out.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAs a PSU fan, I want to play Bama bc I think we undoubtedly match up better against a team whose strength is the running game.
Has Penn State seen a running game, this year?
Umm...Beanie Wells/OSU, PJHill&Clay/Wisconsin, Jacquizz Rodgers/Oregon St.
In 2 of the next 3 week well see Javon Ringer whose #1 in rushing in the NCAA and Shonne Green who at least as of last week was in the Top 5
Id say that def counts as some teams with very good running games. I know youre in the SEC, but you can lighten up on the supriority thing. Where as the Big 12 has the best passing offenses in the country, its quite possible the Big 10 has the best rushing offenses
I think our schedule actually has more teams with good running games than Bama. I only see Clemson, Georgia, and soon to play LSU on yours
Clemson has the 90th ranked rushing offense in college football, 123 YPG; I hardly call that "good".
Some notable Rush Offense Rankings
21st WISCONSIN
26th IOWA
29th LSU
37th ILLINOIS
42nd OLE MISS
43rd OHIO STATE
45th OREGON STATE
46th GEORGIA
60th MICHIGAN STATE
90th CLEMSON
So were in agreement by the end of the season PSU has played tougher running teams?! AWESOME
And I almost didnt mention Clemson, but Davis and Spiller have both had a good amount of carries and have a nice YPC, so I threw them in
OSU would easily be higher if Pryor had played all game each week and Wells didnt miss a few weeks. I dont know what that turf toe comment for OSU was Ewok, but we played them when Pryor hit his stride for the season so far and Wells head played healthy the last couple weeks before that game (and had an ankle problem that kept him out before)
And I understand your point on stats Ewok, which is why I didnt even list Ark St bc im not even sure what conference they play in, maybe the Big Midwestern Sky Conference, who knows.
I am surprised that Mich St is only 60th though while also having the leading rusher in the NCAA though
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I am surprised that Mich St is only 60th though while also having the leading rusher in the NCAA though
Ringer averages 142 while the rest of the team averages 6
QuoteAlabama is the best rushing defense in the country, allowing 60 yards per game - and only one rushing touchdown all year long.
What part of your ass are you pulling your stats from? TCU is #1 and allows 38.9 rushing yards a game. Bama is 2nd at 65.6
http://statistics.ncaafootball.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=ncaa-football&page=cfoot/stat/ncaa-team-rushing-defense.htm
you're just making shit up ;D
I mean, c'mon ewok, capt.headdy is making you look bad and you're not helping by tauting the great feat of holding the Sun Belt powerhouse that is the 4-4 Arkansas State Red Wolves to 91 yards rushing. You got the #1 team in the nation, act like it! Don't play the Sun Belt card! ;D Paul Bear Bryant is turning in his grave knowing he has fans talking smack about beating the shit out of a Sun Belt team.
let's try to represent the SEC a little bit better here.
WOOPS
QuoteQuoteAlabama is the best rushing defense in the country, allowing 60 yards per game - and only one rushing touchdown all year long.
What part of your ass are you pulling your stats from? TCU is #1 and allows 38.9 rushing yards a game. Bama is 2nd at 65.6
http://statistics.ncaafootball.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=ncaa-football&page=cfoot/stat/ncaa-team-rushing-defense.htm
you're just making shit up ;D
I mean, c'mon ewok, capt.headdy is making you look bad and you're not helping by tauting the great feat of holding the Sun Belt powerhouse that is the 4-4 Arkansas State Red Wolves to 91 yards rushing. You got the #1 team in the nation, act like it! Don't play the Sun Belt card! ;D
let's try to represent the SEC a little bit better here.
Im glad we can agree on something Tracy
I don't think you're even trying, anymore, Tracy. You used to bring your A game when it came to busting people's balls, but here lately you're just half-assing an effort. You see my name and you phone it in. Have you lost your mojo?
I never thought I would see the day where Tracy is deduced to stepping into a conversation, where two people aren't even disagreeing with one another, and saying, "Oh, he's making you look bad!"
What happened to the master of shit stirring? What is wrong with you, Tracy? We're all worried sick about you. Ole Miss is having a good year - they beat Auburn, didn't they? They beat Florida, too. Going 7-5 isn't anything to be ashamed of in a first year effort. Better days are ahead. The best days of your life are ahead of you. Cheer up.
that's BS that PSU got jumped! damn computers---!! oh well, no 1 is the death spot, anyway.
#2 is the place to be...
Quotethat's BS that PSU got jumped! damn computers---!! oh well, no 1 is the death spot, anyway.
it doesn't really mean much right now. if TT runs the table, they would have jumped PSU anyway, so being #3 right now, isn't bad. PSU needs to just not go back to 1999 (when, as JoePa has stated, there were people on the team not looking out for the team, but for themselves *LaVar) and they need to take care of business on the field and wait for either TT or maybe 'bama to slip up. IF that happens, PSU can get in.
The thing about the D this year is they have kind of a no-name defense with Lee out. You can name a couple players if you follow the Big Ten or of course a Penn State fan, but the D has come together during this season and play as 1, not as individuals.
QuoteI don't think you're even trying, anymore, Tracy. You used to bring your A game when it came to busting people's balls, but here lately you're just half-assing an effort. You see my name and you phone it in. Have you lost your mojo?
I never thought I would see the day where Tracy is deduced to stepping into a conversation, where two people aren't even disagreeing with one another, and saying, "Oh, he's making you look bad!"
What happened to the master of shit stirring? What is wrong with you, Tracy? We're all worried sick about you. Ole Miss is having a good year - they beat Auburn, didn't they? They beat Florida, too. Going 7-5 isn't anything to be ashamed of in a first year effort. Better days are ahead. The best days of your life are ahead of you. Cheer up.
gee wiz, I think someone here is having a hard time admitting they were wrong.
You and Headdy were arguing about Penn St. facing a running attack this year. I produced the facts showing that PSU has actually faced teams with stronger running games than Bama has. You pulled some stats out of your buttocks (you have Purdue at 98th when they are actually 77th, for one), and I proved you wrong. Then, in a fit of rage and classlessness, that perhaps might run rampant in the Nick Saban era but has the heads of all old school Bama-Beart-Bryants spinning in shame and disbelief, played the Sun Belt card. The Sun Belt card. #1 in the nation and you are talking smack about shutting down Arkansas State. Good grief. Me, being the SEC old guard here, called you on it and asked you to step up your game if you're going to be #1 in the nation. Then you got your ewok feelings hurt and retorted above, with something that looks like it might be an insult; my people are still examining it, but the early results look like it just might be an insult. I'm flattered. (but some advice, if you're going to insult someone, try to steer away from the tone of their previous post. You referencing my "game" looks eerily familiar to me challening you to pick up
your game. You need some separation there b/c it's redundant and unoriginal and it makes you look sloppy and lazy, almost like you're not real smart).
So, now you know where to go to find current stats. You're welcome :)
Can I help you with anything else?
I'm sorry I hurt you Tracy, but we need you to come back.
QuoteI'm sorry I hurt you Tracy, but we need you to come back.
Nice. Nice bow out. Good idea. Passive-aggressiveness is sooooo 90's, don't you think?
(sort of your style, isn't it? You bowed out of your Barak Hussein Obama comment and now you're bowing out of your bogus stats. Step up! For the love of Ozzie Newsome and Leroy Cook, step up man!)
QuoteQuotethat's BS that PSU got jumped! damn computers---!! oh well, no 1 is the death spot, anyway.
The thing about the D this year is they have kind of a no-name defense with Lee out. You can name a couple players if you follow the Big Ten or of course a Penn State fan, but the D has come together during this season and play as 1, not as individuals.
Id say Aaron Maybin and Navarro Bowman have made a name for themself
Phil Fulmer, an end of an era at Tennessee:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3679810
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QuotePhil Fulmer, an end of an era at Tennessee:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3679810
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Sad to see.
QuoteQuoteQuotethat's BS that PSU got jumped! damn computers---!! oh well, no 1 is the death spot, anyway.
The thing about the D this year is they have kind of a no-name defense with Lee out. You can name a couple players if you follow the Big Ten or of course a Penn State fan, but the D has come together during this season and play as 1, not as individuals.
Id say Aaron Maybin and Navarro Bowman have made a name for themself
Yeah, they both have been fantastic this season. And to think Maybin may not be getting this chance if Taylor and Baker weren't off the team. So, I take back what I said. They have some players whose names should be known. If AJ Wallace was 100 percent, I think he'd be having a better season and may be talked about more.
I dont know the percentage of fans happy and mad about this Fulmer stepping down situation, but the clips they played on ESPN of fans calling into local radio stations seemed like alot of fans are happy this is going down
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotethat's BS that PSU got jumped! damn computers---!! oh well, no 1 is the death spot, anyway.
The thing about the D this year is they have kind of a no-name defense with Lee out. You can name a couple players if you follow the Big Ten or of course a Penn State fan, but the D has come together during this season and play as 1, not as individuals.
Id say Aaron Maybin and Navarro Bowman have made a name for themself
Yeah, they both have been fantastic this season. And to think Maybin may not be getting this chance if Taylor and Baker weren't off the team. So, I take back what I said. They have some players whose names should be known. If AJ Wallace was 100 percent, I think he'd be having a better season and may be talked about more.
Well Taylor and Baker were both DTs, and Maybin is a DE
The fact that he beat out Maurice Evans who was our sack leader last year for playing time just shows his talent
Hes a guaranteed 1st rounder already and hes only a sophomore. He will IMO definitely be 1 of the next great pass rushing 3-4 OLBs in the NFL
QuoteI dont know the percentage of fans happy and mad about this Fulmer stepping down situation, but the clips they played on ESPN of fans calling into local radio stations seemed like alot of fans are happy this is going down
I don't have anything nice to say about Fulmer.
QuoteQuoteI dont know the percentage of fans happy and mad about this Fulmer stepping down situation, but the clips they played on ESPN of fans calling into local radio stations seemed like alot of fans are happy this is going down
I don't have anything nice to say about Fulmer.
Agreed. But as a coach, these numbers don't lie. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=824
QuoteQuoteI dont know the percentage of fans happy and mad about this Fulmer stepping down situation, but the clips they played on ESPN of fans calling into local radio stations seemed like alot of fans are happy this is going down
I don't have anything nice to say about Fulmer.
I meant hearing the Tennessee fans phone calls
Im doubt any fan of a team in the SEC that isnt Tennesse like Fat Phil
QuoteI dont know the percentage of fans happy and mad about this Fulmer stepping down situation, but the clips they played on ESPN of fans calling into local radio stations seemed like alot of fans are happy this is going down
With the win at any cost mentality of sports (just follow the slut Nick Saban's pursuit of money through the NFL and SEC), lots of people at UT were ready for Phil to leave.
I believe in honoring a man and his service to a university, and he's been at UT in a coaching capacity since 1980, and played there from 69-71. Here's his record as a head coach:
1992 Tennessee 4–0* 2-0*
1993 Tennessee 10–2 7-1 T-1st (East)
1994 Tennessee 8–4 5-3 2nd (East)
1995 Tennessee 11–1 7-1 2nd (East)
1996 Tennessee 10–2 7-1 2nd (East)
1997 Tennessee 11–2 7-1 1st (East)
1998 Tennessee 13–0 8-0 1st (East)
1999 Tennessee 9–3 6-2 2nd (East)
2000 Tennessee 8–4 5-3 T-2nd (East)
2001 Tennessee 11–2 7-1 1st (East)
2002 Tennessee 8–5 5–3 3rd
2003 Tennessee 10–3 6–2 T-1st (East)
2004 Tennessee 10–3 7–1 1st (East)
2005 Tennessee 5–6 3–5 T-4th (East)
2006 Tennessee 9–4 5–3 2nd (East)
2007 Tennessee 10–4 6–2 T-1st (East)
2008 Tennessee 3–6
That's 150-50, 15 bowl appearances in 16 years, and 1 National Champisonship.
But alas, he's not winning
now, so he has to go. Money hungry sluts like Saban (who Don Shula refers to as "a raging fraud") and Tubberville (Auburn coach who lied to his Ole Miss players about staying at Ole Miss) make it hard for genuine people like Fulmer, who has dedicated his life to The University of Tennessee, to succeed through a down time.
Just my opinion. I'm old school like that.
Quote...genuine people like Fulmer...
The "Secret Witness" is a genuine person? I wonder what Johnny Majors would say to that.
Here's a great story...
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Alabama's Coffee driven by renewed faith
November 6, 2008 9:00 AM
Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low
Glen Coffee's running style is pretty simple.
"Be tougher than the defender trying to tackle you," said Coffee, who's not exceptionally fast or exceptionally big. "I've never really been a shifty guy, and I know I have to make up for my size. So when I'm running the ball, I want to make sure I'm the one delivering the blow."
The Alabama junior tailback is listed at 198 pounds, but runs a lot bigger.
"He's one of those guys who will try to get inside your pads when you tackle him," Alabama safety Rashad Johnson said.
It was like that the day Coffee stepped foot on campus. It's like that now with Coffee having a career year in what's been a magical ride for No. 1-ranked Alabama heading into Saturday's showdown with LSU at Tiger Stadium.
For Coffee, the big difference has been his health, both physical and spiritual.
"Last year, I played as hard as I could, but I think I played for the wrong reasons," said Coffee, who's fourth in the SEC in rushing with 894 yards. "In the middle of the season last year, I found Christ. One of my goals this year was to glorify his name and run with a passion."
He's certainly done that and has gained a reputation around the SEC as one of the most rugged ball-carriers in the league. He's averaging 6.6 yards per carry, which is second only to LSU's Charles Scott. Scott is averaging 6.7 yards.
Coffee, vying to become the 13th player in Alabama history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, has been able to stay fresh as part of the Crimson Tide's three-pronged rushing attack. He's shared the carries along with freshman Mark Ingram and junior Roy Upchurch.
Alabama leads the SEC in rushing with an average of 205.3 yards per game, and Coffee takes pride in the fact that the Crimson Tide make no pretenses about how they plan to move the ball.
"Other teams know what we're about to bring to the table, and it's a challenge to see them try to stop it even though they know what we're doing," he said.
Coffee was never completely healthy a year ago. He had arthroscopic knee surgery before the season and then tore the labrum in his shoulder during the season, which required surgery following the season.
He was also one of the players caught up in the whole textbook fiasco and was suspended for four games. Just two games earlier, he had rushed for what was then a career-high 121 yards against Houston and also caught six passes.
It was just his latest setback in a career that could never seem to get going -- until now.
Coffee wrecked his other knee his second year on campus and ended up redshirting and missing the entire season. As a freshman, he had a sports hernia that required surgery.
"For a while, living up here, I was depressed," Coffee said. "I wasn't having fun. I wasn't satisfied. There had to be something more, and I found Christ. That put everything in perspective for me."
Coffee was also scarred some by what he said was a rocky relationship between his mother and father. They split up when he was in high school and ultimately divorced.
All the while, he became more interested in partying and looking for a good time and admittedly wasn't the most pleasant person to be around.
"I look back on it now and think about how I was living and what a lot of people live for," said Coffee, who now speaks to church groups and youth groups. "In high school, I was a football star and all that, but there was something missing. There had to be more, and I found it.
"My life changed when I found Christ."
Coffee's mother, Doris, said her son has always been a good person.
"I just think he's matured a lot the last two years," she said. "He makes better decisions and is more focused on the positives, and his faith is tremendous."
Coffee grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and his younger brother, Matt, is also a big-time prospect. He's already committed to South Carolina and is expected to play linebacker in college.
The Alabama-LSU game will take on special meaning for Doris. Her family is from Houma, La., which is where she grew up. Of course, for Coffee, that means he's been trying all week to scrounge up extra tickets.
Although she was raised in the shadow of LSU football, Doris wants to make one thing clear. She was never an LSU fan.
"I was a Saints fan," she quipped.
Doris has managed to see every one of Coffee's games since he's been at Alabama except for the Ole Miss game earlier this season. She stayed with Matt that weekend because he was having knee surgery.
"Glen's worked hard and hung in there through a lot of adversity," Doris said. "He deserves everything he's getting now."
most odds makers have Florida -24 at Vanderbilt tonight.
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Quotemost odds makers have Florida -24 at Vanderbilt tonight.
-24
I was the only 1 in my pick'em league that took the points, I think that game will be a surprise for Florida
I was damn close to taking the points on Kentucky too, but I figured UGA would play angry after getting stomped by Florida. Oh well, everyone else took UGA so no loss
QuoteQuotemost odds makers have Florida -24 at Vanderbilt tonight.
-24
I was the only 1 in my pick'em league that took the points, I think that game will be a surprise for Florida
I was damn close to taking the points on Kentucky too, but I figured UGA would play angry after getting stomped by Florida. Oh well, everyone else took UGA so no loss
From the looks of it you might have wanted to take that...Kentucky's leading in the 4th.
It's never bad seeing lsu lose. :)
QuoteIt's never bad seeing lsu lose. :)
I hear ya. With gooblatz back there at QB for LSU, I like the Rebels chances this year in Baton Rogue.
I'm in Chicago for work. Looks like I missed a crazy day! How in the hell does Penn State lose to Iowa? Wow.
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Pulling for ya'll. Don't fuck it up! ;)
Dude, when I sober up I'm gonna thank you - cause we need all the help and support we can get. RTR!
QuoteI'm in Chicago for work. Looks like I missed a crazy day! How in the hell does Penn State lose to Iowa? Wow.
We lost to Iowa bc we absolutely blew in the 4th quarter.
To Iowa's credit though, they were 5-4, but their 4 losses were by a combined total of 12 points. It was at Iowa, in 30 degree temperature. They had hand warmers on their sideline, we had none to our advantage. There were 35 MPH winds the entire game that totally killed our passing offense (that, and to dropped 1st down passes on our last 3 drives), and did not affect their offense as much since they rarely pass and have the 3rd leading rusher in the NCAA
Our playcalling for most of the game was horseshit. They couldnt stopped the run more the most part, but we continued to call stupid end arounds and gimmick plays
In the 1st half, they stopped 3 of our redzone drives (including stopping us from inside the 2yd line 3 consecutive play to force an FG)
All that combined with our pass defense blowing on the last drive (and a questionable PI call on a 3rd&long, add up to why we lost
Sorry JoePa :(
QuoteQuoteI'm in Chicago for work. Looks like I missed a crazy day! How in the hell does Penn State lose to Iowa? Wow.
We lost to Iowa bc we absolutely blew in the 4th quarter.
To Iowa's credit though, they were 5-4, but their 4 losses were by a combined total of 12 points. It was at Iowa, in 30 degree temperature. They had hand warmers on their sideline, we had none to our advantage. There were 35 MPH winds the entire game that totally killed our passing offense (that, and to dropped 1st down passes on our last 3 drives), and did not affect their offense as much since they rarely pass and have the 3rd leading rusher in the NCAA
Our playcalling for most of the game was horseshit. They couldnt stopped the run more the most part, but we continued to call stupid end arounds and gimmick plays
In the 1st half, they stopped 3 of our redzone drives (including stopping us from inside the 2yd line 3 consecutive play to force an FG)
All that combined with our pass defense blowing on the last drive (and a questionable PI call on a 3rd&long, add up to why we lost
Sorry JoePa :(
I can agree on not punching the ball in the endzone enough. That was the main problem. If someone wants to say that Clark didn't look comfortable back there, I can lean that way a little. But I can't complain about the refs. The roughing the punter call was questionable. That could have been running into the kicker just as easy in iowa's fans' eyes. This was the Penn State scheme that us fans have beem used to on the road for years and it ruined Joe Pa's last shot at a title. They lose way too much after this season to expect another season like this next year. And to be honest, I thought PSU would be 9-3 heading into the bowl game, so if they go 11-1 and to a BCS, I'll be thrilled.
My main concern was letting Iowa go down and PSU not using the timeouts to at least maybe have 30seconds or so to try to put something together for a field goal. You need to at least give the team a chance, not let them waste the clock down to 6 seconds.
I was so looking forward to my trips to State College the next two weekends, now it's lost a lot of luster. But if the Rose Bowl comes PSU's way, I'll head out there for it.
congrats, brad---!
PSU fans, that game sucked---i was hoping the wind would pick up even more for the field goal at the end--heartbreaker for a lot of big ten fans (IMO); your passing game was totally shut down ;-( sorry Joe Pa---i was hoping this would mean a chance at the nat'l title.
10 and 0
Roll Tide!
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I love that video above, but we sure didn't beat the hell out of the Tigers. We won that by the skin of our teeth. There was some very sloppy play in the first half, but they were able to redeem themselves in the 2nd half. I'm glad that the team has learned how to finish games in the 2nd half of this season. I think it shows a lot of maturity.
Ho Hum another game over in the first half ;D Now it's a week off then we get to try and ruin the Red Raiders shot at a national title. Little worried though as our pass defense and special teams have been suspect all year long. This game could easily be 35-35 at the half ;)
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There comes a moment during the burning of a college football coach in effigy when even some intoxicated fans realize they've gone too far. It wasn't during the "Burn, Saban, Burn" chants Friday night. Or when the Mike the Tiger mascot paraded around the bonfire and lit the Saban scarecrow on fire. Or even when the flames got so hot they melted alway the police tape within seconds and forced the crowd to retreat a little.
No, the tipping point came when the Saban scarecrow vanished in flames within two minutes, leaving a couple hundred people cheering for a burning cross.
It was at that moment that a few of the couple hundred LSU fans acknowledged how disturbing their ritual had become.
"This isn't my scene," one LSU fan said. "I'm outta here."
The remainder of the article is here,
http://blog.al.com/solomon/2008/11/the_burning_of_nick_saban.html
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There comes a moment during the burning of a college football coach in effigy when even some intoxicated fans realize they've gone too far. It wasn't during the "Burn, Saban, Burn" chants Friday night. Or when the Mike the Tiger mascot paraded around the bonfire and lit the Saban scarecrow on fire. Or even when the flames got so hot they melted alway the police tape within seconds and forced the crowd to retreat a little.
No, the tipping point came when the Saban scarecrow vanished in flames within two minutes, leaving a couple hundred people cheering for a burning cross.
It was at that moment that a few of the couple hundred LSU fans acknowledged how disturbing their ritual had become.
"This isn't my scene," one LSU fan said. "I'm outta here."
The remainder of the article is here,
http://blog.al.com/solomon/2008/11/t...ick_saban.html
this coming from a guy who evoked Barak Obama's middle name to spread fear and hatred.
Great, LSU fans are crazy; you really blew the lid of the obvious.
Give me a break. Pooor Nick Saban :'(
Quotethis coming from a guy who evoked Barak Obama's middle name to spread fear and hatred.
So now you're accusing Jon Solomon of being a racist, too?
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it's hard to believe how bad Alabama's strength of schedule is
BCS Rank SOS
1. Alabama 84th
2. Texas Tech 20th
3. Texas 5th
4. Florida 23rd
5. Oklahoma 29th
6. USC 53rd
7. Utah 55th
8. Penn State 70th
9. Boise State 61st
10. Georgia 2nd
11. Ohio State 6th
12. Missouri 21st
That's pretty fucked up. What is that based on?
At the first of the season, Clemson, Georgia, and LSU all should have been tough games. Now they have extra losses because of us. Does that count against us somehow?
QuoteThat's pretty fucked up. What is that based on?
At the first of the season, Clemson, Georgia, and LSU all should have been tough games. Now they have extra losses because of us. Does that count against us somehow?
this is the CBS poll which is a little different than the BCS
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/polls/119
I would guess it's based on today's records b/c Clemson, Tennessee and LSU have been such busts. I mean, could one of Bama's most impressive wins been against Ole Miss? I see 4 teams Bama has beaten who have winning records: Ole Miss, UGA, LSU and Kentucky.
And SOS does
not effect overall ranking.
I understand Ohio St played USC and PSU didnt, but that 1 game putting them ahead of 64 more teams (70th vs 6th) is ludicrous.
And Boise St's SOS is stronger than PSU? and Bama?
QuoteI understand Ohio St played USC and PSU didnt, but that 1 game putting them ahead of 64 more teams (70th vs 6th) is ludicrous.
And Boise St's SOS is stronger than PSU? and Bama?
The CBS link I posted seems more accurate; it has Boise St at 70th, Bama 67th and PSU 55th SOS
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/polls/119
The SOS is a funny stat... Thankfully it doesn't count for anything.
Alabama's Schedule
@ #9 Clemson
Tulane
Western Kentucky
@ Arkansas
@ #3 Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
@ Tennessee
Arkansas State
@ #16 LSU
Mississippi State
Auburn
@ #3 Florida
Boise State's Schedule
Idaho State
Bowling Green
@ #17 Oregon
Louisiana Tech
@ Southern Miss
Hawaii
@ San Jose State
@ New Mexico State
Utah State
@ Idaho
@ Nevada
Fresno State
Tell me there isn't a 1-3 loss team in this country that would have much rather been on Boise State's schedule.
QuoteThe SOS is a funny stat... Thankfully it doesn't count for anything.
Alabama's Schedule
@ #9 Clemson
Tulane
Western Kentucky
@ Arkansas
@ #3 Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
@ Tennessee
Arkansas State
@ #16 LSU
Mississippi State
Auburn
@ #3 Florida
Boise State's Schedule
Idaho State
Bowling Green
@ #17 Oregon
Louisiana Tech
@ Southern Miss
Hawaii
@ San Jose State
@ New Mexico State
Utah State
@ Idaho
@ Nevada
Fresno State
Tell me there isn't a 1-3 loss team in this country that would have much rather been on Boise State's schedule.
the problem is Boise State has played 6 teams with winning records as opposed to Bama who has played 4. Hell, Ole Miss has had a much harder schedule (#7 SOS), playing only 1 team (Arkansas) with a losing record.
I mean, there's a reason everyone knows Bama isn't the best team in the nation.
QuoteI mean, there's a reason everyone knows Bama isn't the best team in the nation.
Everyone for the past two weeks - except the voters, coaches, computers.
USA Today Poll
1. Alabama (44) 10-0 1,508
AP Top 25
1. Alabama (44) 10-0 1,604
BCS Standings
1. Alabama 10-0
QuoteQuoteI mean, there's a reason everyone knows Bama isn't the best team in the nation.
Everyone for the past two weeks - except the voters, coaches, computers.
USA Today Poll
1. Alabama (44) 10-0 1,508
AP Top 25
1. Alabama (44) 10-0 1,604
BCS Standings
1. Alabama 10-0
So what you're saying is that you agree Ohio State deserved to be number 1 last year when they were ranked that high? Interesting...
I suggest you watch ESPN; they (Fowler, Corso, Herbstreit, etc...)
all answered pretty quickly that Florida, Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, even USC had the best team in the nation, not Alabama.
Oh, that, and
you also said it ;D
Quote
We're the worst undefeated team in the country.
(it's so hard to win an argument around here)
Why so defensive? You guys bought your coach so now your players and future are secure, you're 10-0, #1 in the nation, but you are defending your team? And you're defending your team against some Ole Miss fan? These aren't the Bama fans I remember from Bear's era.
But, then again, Bear wasn't some ho' waiting for the next best thing to come around.
odd
Well, now I've been brought back down to earth like BH, after OSU lost a squeaker to Texas, now we get utterly destroyed by Texas Tech. I had a lot of confidence going into this one as well as the rest of the season, now I'm worried about Colorado and thinking the OU game's going to be real tough to win. I think OU's pretty well recovered and is going to beat Texas Tech in Norman.
Strength of schedule does have an effect in the overall BCS rankings, because it factors into all of the computer rankings.
QuoteAnd you're defending your team against some Ole Miss fan?
You're an Ole Miss fan?
enjoy the moment, brad---i've been in your shoes! don't listen to the haters! ;-) (i think last week he only admitted that bama was the worst of the undefeated teams)
It's just a game, folks...
[size=18]Football dispute leaves 2 dead[/size]
Posted by Connie Baggett
Staff Reporter November 10, 2008 6:36 AM
An Escambia County couple died Saturday after an argument
over the Alabama/LSU football game ended in shotgun blasts,
according to Conecuh County authorities.
District Attorney Tommy Chapman identified the people killed
as Dennis and Donna Smith of Appleton Road near Brewton.
The shooting allegedly occurred about 7 p.m. at the home of
Michael Williams near the Owassa community in Conecuh
County, Chapman said.
Williams was arrested, Chapman said, and charged with two
counts of murder.
Dispatchers at the Conecuh County Sheriff's Office
declined to comment about the case.
Investigators said witnesses told them that Dennis Smith, an
LSU fan, called Williams, a fan of the Crimson Tide, after
the game Saturday evening and an argument ensued.
Officers said Donna Smith was a relative of Michael
Williams' girlfriend.
Soon, the Smiths arrived at Williams' home and the men
wound up in a physical altercation, officers said.
Smith retrieved a pistol from his vehicle, and threatened
Williams, who armed himself with a shotgun and fired two
blasts, striking and killing Dennis Smith, officers said.
Donna Smith then threatened Williams, who shot and killed
the woman, they said.
Investigators said alcohol was believed to have been a
factor in the killings, and the investigation was ongoing
late Sunday.
QuoteIt's just a game, folks...
[size=18]Football dispute leaves 2 dead[/size]
Posted by Connie Baggett
Staff Reporter November 10, 2008 6:36 AM
An Escambia County couple died Saturday after an argument
over the Alabama/LSU football game ended in shotgun blasts,
according to Conecuh County authorities.
District Attorney Tommy Chapman identified the people killed
as Dennis and Donna Smith of Appleton Road near Brewton.
The shooting allegedly occurred about 7 p.m. at the home of
Michael Williams near the Owassa community in Conecuh
County, Chapman said.
Williams was arrested, Chapman said, and charged with two
counts of murder.
Dispatchers at the Conecuh County Sheriff's Office
declined to comment about the case.
Investigators said witnesses told them that Dennis Smith, an
LSU fan, called Williams, a fan of the Crimson Tide, after
the game Saturday evening and an argument ensued.
Officers said Donna Smith was a relative of Michael
Williams' girlfriend.
Soon, the Smiths arrived at Williams' home and the men
wound up in a physical altercation, officers said.
Smith retrieved a pistol from his vehicle, and threatened
Williams, who armed himself with a shotgun and fired two
blasts, striking and killing Dennis Smith, officers said.
Donna Smith then threatened Williams, who shot and killed
the woman, they said.
Investigators said alcohol was believed to have been a
factor in the killings, and the investigation was ongoing
late Sunday.
It's really entertaining when they kill themselves off like that. It makes it so much easier for the prison system and surrounding citizens. ;D
QuoteQuoteIt's just a game, folks...
[size=18]Football dispute leaves 2 dead[/size]
Posted by Connie Baggett
Staff Reporter November 10, 2008 6:36 AM
An Escambia County couple died Saturday after an argument
over the Alabama/LSU football game ended in shotgun blasts,
according to Conecuh County authorities.
District Attorney Tommy Chapman identified the people killed
as Dennis and Donna Smith of Appleton Road near Brewton.
The shooting allegedly occurred about 7 p.m. at the home of
Michael Williams near the Owassa community in Conecuh
County, Chapman said.
Williams was arrested, Chapman said, and charged with two
counts of murder.
Dispatchers at the Conecuh County Sheriff's Office
declined to comment about the case.
Investigators said witnesses told them that Dennis Smith, an
LSU fan, called Williams, a fan of the Crimson Tide, after
the game Saturday evening and an argument ensued.
Officers said Donna Smith was a relative of Michael
Williams' girlfriend.
Soon, the Smiths arrived at Williams' home and the men
wound up in a physical altercation, officers said.
Smith retrieved a pistol from his vehicle, and threatened
Williams, who armed himself with a shotgun and fired two
blasts, striking and killing Dennis Smith, officers said.
Donna Smith then threatened Williams, who shot and killed
the woman, they said.
Investigators said alcohol was believed to have been a
factor in the killings, and the investigation was ongoing
late Sunday.
It's really entertaining when they kill themselves off like that. It makes it so much easier for the prison system and surrounding citizens. ;D
i agree---they are the poster children for 2nd amendment rights.
Quotei agree---they are the poster children for 2nd amendment rights.
Do you support the removal of our 2nd Amendment?
QuoteQuotei agree---they are the poster children for 2nd amendment rights.
Do you support the removal of our 2nd Amendment?
i think it should be left to the states
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_Hcn_D4mo[/media]
Nick Saban gets fired up at the 2 minute mark. Awesome!
:D
i don't predict any big upsets this week but just in case, let's go SC, Miss St and Stanford!! ;-)
A'ight!
how boring, no upsets. .....
Well that was embarressing... :-[
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I got to see a half-dozen or so Mississippi State fans ejected at the game. Good entertainment. The game itself was pretty good, too. Nothing flashy, just a win.
FL looks ridiculous right now--i hope you beat them!!! :(
QuoteFL looks ridiculous right now--i hope you beat them!!! :(
It'll be the old school, smash mouth defense against the new age, explosive offensive. Hell of a showdown. I can't wait!
But first thing's first...
...IRON BOWL.
Is it ok for me to peak my head out here?
QuoteIs it ok for me to peak my head out here?
Why would you want to?
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrKpzWm2EuI[/media]
I just realized if Oregon St wins out, PSU plays them instead of USC for the Rose Bowl
THIS FUCKING BLOWS!!
I dont care if USC wipes his dirty sanchez with us, Id rather play them than a team we already annihilated.
This sucks
At least you'll have a pretty good chance at winning the Rose Bowl.
QuoteI just realized if Oregon St wins out, PSU plays them instead of USC for the Rose Bowl
THIS FUCKING BLOWS!!
I dont care if USC wipes his dirty sanchez with us, Id rather play them than a team we already annihilated.
This sucks
i agree--looks like that's gonna be the matchup unless PSU doesn't take care of business this weekend ;-( that is dissappointing--(the good news, WE'LL be at the rose bowl instead)
Hell Yeah!!!
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QuoteHell Yeah!!!
(http://www.nfl-football1.com/HamlinHitStalworth.jpg)
Aaawww, isn't that cute! Good try db, but that's pro football. Three cheers for the effort though. [smiley=beer.gif] Now run along and find your funny looking pokadoted fuutball. ;) ;) ;) :-*
Oklahoma favored by 7 this weekend over Texas Tech. I don't see TT winnning this one.
QuoteOklahoma favored by 7 this weekend over Texas Tech. I don't see TT winnning this one.
It all hinges on our defense and special teams. Whether or not we can stop Crabtree is a big issue as well. During Bob's press conference he throws a couple of jabs at our fans saying our stadium is never really loud, which often times it isn't. Looks like he's asking us to step it up this weekend. Glad your behind us Tracy but I personally don't think it's going to be that easy even though we are 59-2 under Stoops at home. Unfortunately I have a wedding to go to at 7 and am seriously considering taking some headphones into the church :-/
The experts (Tracy and myself) agree on Oklahoma handling Texas Tech? What are the odds we see #1 Alabama vs. #2 Florida on December 6th?
QuoteThe experts (Tracy and myself) agree on Oklahoma handling Texas Tech? What are the odds we see #1 Alabama vs. #2 Florida on December 6th?
I dont think their number rankings are really gonna matter since its pretty obvious the winner is gonna be playing for the NC
hopefully that game will be a dandy...im not sure if Bama will be able to handle UF the way theyre playing right now though
Ole Miss v LSU Saturday at 2:30 CST on CBS
I like our chance but I'm not going to say that out loud. We have not lost a game by more than 7 the entire year, so we'll probably be in there at the end.
I predict:
Ole Miss-66
LSU-0
I predict that Kansas will not lose this weekend.
I like Ole Miss in this matchup. The wrong team is favored in my opinion.
Same goes for Tennessee and Vanderbilt - I actually think the Vols will win that one.
trust me, you'll love this:
http://manofest.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=THE-10-HOTTEST-2008-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-GIRLFRIENDS.html&Itemid=1%20
Quotetrust me, you'll love this:
http://manofest.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=THE-10-HOTTEST-2008-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-GIRLFRIENDS.html&Itemid=1%20
Each one looked like they may have a hard time finding their hometown on a U.S. map.
SEC Poon for the win.
QuoteQuotetrust me, you'll love this:
http://manofest.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=THE-10-HOTTEST-2008-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-GIRLFRIENDS.html&Itemid=1%20
Each one looked like they may have a hard time finding their hometown on a U.S. map.
**except for the Ohio State :Dgirls--they look a little smarter**
Quotetrust me, you'll love this:
http://manofest.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=THE-10-HOTTEST-2008-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-GIRLFRIENDS.html&Itemid=1%20
their ordering is a bit off IMO, but damn..Id drink Stafford's GF's bathwater, Sanchez's GF a Dirty ____, and Id like to poop on Daniel's GF's chest
Besides her ginormous chesticles, Tebow's is easily the worst on the list. I dont know how they have her #1 (although that youtube song is pretty funny)
TT gonna' git it...
Whoa Tracy, how bout them Rebels!
In other news, Is Vern Lundquist drunk?
I didn't get to watch this game, but Lundquist has ruined 2 Bama games already this season. It's really horrible to listen to him call a game these days.
QuoteWhoa Tracy, how bout them Rebels!
In other news, Is Vern Lundquist drunk?
Hotty Toddy! We're talking probable Cotton Bowl against the Big 12 if we get by Mississippi State next week.
Lundquist has to go. After a short run by our RB #25 Cordea Eason, he said, ""There's #75 Cordea Eason for a short gain". My wife looked up from her computer and asked if #75 is an unusual number for a RB.
And both he and Gary Danielson were touting about the wonderful interception and return by Marshay Green when as clear as day, slow motion replay, in the middle of the TV, there's Allen Walker running down the field with his interception.
It's like they're drunk in a bar, watching the game over their shoulder while hitting on some flight attendants from Denver playing the sit down Ms. Pac-Man machine...
That Walker call was exactly why I made Lundquist quip - I figured maybe this Green character left his jersey in Oxford and had to borrow Walker's for the game - both he and Danielson called him Green like 10 times. As an OSU fan who watchd Les Miles screw us over before the Alamo bowl a few years ago, I'm enjoying extra schadenfeude in LSU's demise his year. Also, if OSU can pull of a win against OU next week, we might have us a Cotton Bowl rematch against Ole Miss. :D
This is really dissapointing. I was waiting all day for a great game. OU brought it tonight. The energy from the team and the fans is insane.
and the winner of the ACC gets an automatic BCS bid? And we're all happy with the BCS system.
what a load of... >:(
QuoteThat Walker call was exactly why I made Lundquist quip - I figured maybe this Green character left his jersey in Oxford and had to borrow Walker's for the game - both he and Danielson called him Green like 10 times. As an OSU fan who watchd Les Miles screw us over before the Alamo bowl a few years ago, I'm enjoying extra schadenfeude in LSU's demise his year. Also, if OSU can pull of a win against OU next week, we might have us a Cotton Bowl rematch against Ole Miss. :D
Ole Miss is the new black! :D
Quoteand the winner of the ACC gets an automatic BCS bid? And we're all happy with the BCS system.
what a load of... >:(
Great point, butttttt...... ACC champs beat the 2nd best team in the SEC, which apparently is alabama.
As great as the SEC USUALLY is, it's not that great this year either. Sure, UF is THE best team in the country but UA really isn't THAT good. They're undefeated (which is great and all) but the teams they've beaten aren't that good. SEC is watered down a smidge this year. Not to start a pissiing match cuz usually SEC is the best in the country. Just not this year.
Call me a homer all you want, but, FSU beats UA this year (again) if they're matched up. UA really is not that good. Really.
imdrunkerthanamuthafuck
QuoteQuoteThat Walker call was exactly why I made Lundquist quip - I figured maybe this Green character left his jersey in Oxford and had to borrow Walker's for the game - both he and Danielson called him Green like 10 times. As an OSU fan who watchd Les Miles screw us over before the Alamo bowl a few years ago, I'm enjoying extra schadenfeude in LSU's demise his year. Also, if OSU can pull of a win against OU next week, we might have us a Cotton Bowl rematch against Ole Miss. :D
Ole Miss is the new black! :D
The new black? ummm, what does that mean?
Quote
Great point, butttttt...... ACC champs beat the 2nd best team in the SEC, which apparently is alabama.
I'm pretty sure bama hasn't lost to anyone yet. Do you have some secret information?
QuoteQuote
Great point, butttttt...... ACC champs beat the 2nd best team in the SEC, which apparently is alabama.
I'm pretty sure bama hasn't lost to anyone yet. Do you have some secret information?
Pardon me. I should have followed that with "IMO".
Translation: I don't think alabama could beat the ACC champs. Or the runner up. I could be wrong. Doubt it though.
you on that bama bandwagon too?
Et tu, Brute? :-?
QuoteQuoteQuote
Great point, butttttt...... ACC champs beat the 2nd best team in the SEC, which apparently is alabama.
I'm pretty sure bama hasn't lost to anyone yet. Do you have some secret information?
Pardon me. I should have followed that with "IMO".
Translation: I don't think alabama could beat the ACC champs. Or the runner up. I could be wrong. Doubt it though.
you on that bama bandwagon too?
Et tu, Brute? :-?
Not on the bama badwagon at all. It's just that the ACC does not deserve to have a team go to the BCS this year and the SEC will get 2 in. I think the ACC is one of the most overrated football conferences, year in and year out. Basketball is a different issue, and they are tops. But not football.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote
Great point, butttttt...... ACC champs beat the 2nd best team in the SEC, which apparently is alabama.
I'm pretty sure bama hasn't lost to anyone yet. Do you have some secret information?
Pardon me. I should have followed that with "IMO".
Translation: I don't think alabama could beat the ACC champs. Or the runner up. I could be wrong. Doubt it though.
you on that bama bandwagon too?
Et tu, Brute? :-?
Not on the bama badwagon at all. It's just that the ACC does not deserve to have a team go to the BCS this year and the SEC will get 2 in. I think the ACC is one of the most overrated football conferences, year in and year out. Basketball is a different issue, and they are tops. But not football.
If your point is that the BCS is flawed then there is certainly no denying that. I don't think the ACC deserves a spot in BCS game, this year for sure. I do think they have the potential to be a legitimate football conference. Hopefully, in my lifetime.
Also, I think 2 in for SEC is about right this year. Usually I would say more but besides UA and UF, I just don't see it. IMO.
Quote[...]but UA really isn't THAT good. They're undefeated (which is great and all) but the teams they've beaten aren't that good.
QuoteCall me a homer all you want, but, FSU beats UA this year (again) if they're matched up. UA really is not that good. Really.
QuoteI don't think alabama could beat the ACC champs. Or the runner up. I could be wrong. Doubt it though.
I can't believe you're honestly saying an 8-4 Florida State should beat a 12-0 Alabama. Florida State has three losses from ACC opponents, and two of those were at home, but you think you guys should beat an Alabama team that defeated the projected ACC Champion, the Pre-Season #1, and the Defending National Champion on the road?
I guess we can settle this in a few weeks by comparing the beatings we both receive from Florida, and then comparing the margin of victory over whichever 4-loss SEC team you guys face in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl. We beat Kentucky by 3, I'm sure you can do better.
But to even things up, at the year's end, you can get the last laugh if we end up losing in the National Championship game or the Sugar Bowl - all while raising your Roady's Humanitarian Bowl or Gaylord Hotels Music City trophy high.
QuoteAlso, I think 2 in for SEC is about right this year. Usually I would say more but besides UA and UF, I just don't see it. IMO.
Georgia could still be in it, but they're getting very, very sloppy. I think they put so much stock into being the National Champions this year that anything less, they don't see fit fighting for. I'm surprised they're a 10-2 team, as hard as they've tried to beat themselves.
pennylane is talking about fashion tracy. it has nothing to do with obama's middle name ;) What is this years "hot" color (team).
50 is the new 40
brown is the new black
etc, etc.
It's funny to me when someone says that the SEC isn't all that great this year. Sure, they could be better, but as far as I can tell the "best" teams in the SEC have lost to other SEC teams, not non-SEC teams.
Alabama is undefeated.
Florida lost to Ole Miss.
Georgia lost to Florida and Alabama
LSU lost to Bama, Florida, Georgia, and Ole Miss. (right?)
Yeah, there are some stinkers this year (TN and AU), but Ole Miss has been very surprising with upsets over LSU and Florida.
I'm really dreading watching the Bama/Florida game. I just KNEW before the season started that we'd lose 3, possibly 4 games. We managed to win all of the games I thought we'd lose. Florida might be a different situation, but I think we have a chance. I'm not predicting a win, but I think we have a good shot.
Quote
I'm really dreading watching the Bama/Florida game. I just KNEW before the season started that we'd lose 3, possibly 4 games. We managed to win all of the win all of the games I thought we'd lose. Florida might be a different situation, but I think we have a chance. I'm not predicting a win, but I think we have a good shot.
I feel the same way. I don't feel 100% confident that we can win against Florida, but maybe we can.
Right now I am thinking about one thing--and that is beating the hell out of Auburn.
ROLL TIDE!
Edited my last post because, as you can tell from the quotation in Meg's post, one of my sentences made absolutely no sense because I doubled some of the words. That's what I get for posting before having some coffee.
Bama has far exceeded my expectations for the year and I couldn't be happier. It's been a rough period for us for the last several years, so if we get out of this season with only one loss, I'll be a happy man.
I'll be even happier if we beat Florida though. Maybe we'll come out and punch them in the mouth like the Croyle to Protho toss from a few years back!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gba1XZb5bo[/media]
(it's funny that I said "hit them in the mouth". I went to youtube to look for the clip. Check out what the "more info" says)
Quotepennylane is talking about fashion tracy. it has nothing to do with obama's middle name ;) What is this years "hot" color (team).
50 is the new 40
brown is the new black
etc, etc.
I still don't see it
QuoteIt's funny to me when someone says that the SEC isn't all that great this year. Sure, they could be better, but as far as I can tell the "best" teams in the SEC have lost to other SEC teams, not non-SEC teams.
Not saying the're not good. SEC has created an ultra high standard for itself and as a whole I just don't think it's up to that standard. Once again, the SEC is its own worst enemy.
QuoteIt's funny to me when someone says that the SEC isn't all that great this year. Sure, they could be better, but as far as I can tell the "best" teams in the SEC have lost to other SEC teams, not non-SEC teams.
Alabama is undefeated.
Florida lost to Ole Miss.
Georgia lost to Florida and Alabama
LSU lost to Bama, Florida, Georgia, and Ole Miss. (right?)
Yeah, there are some stinkers this year (TN and AU), but Ole Miss has been very surprising with upsets over LSU and Florida.
I'm really dreading watching the Bama/Florida game. I just KNEW before the season started that we'd lose 3, possibly 4 games. We managed to win all of the games I thought we'd lose. Florida might be a different situation, but I think we have a chance. I'm not predicting a win, but I think we have a good shot.
Maybe theres 1 or 2, but do any SEC teams have any
GooD out of conference wins?!
I cant think of any off the top of my head
Itll be interesting to see how the SEC teams not named Florida or Bama fare in their bowl games bc I have a feeling a few of those teams will go down to some Big 12, Big 10, or ACC teams
QuoteMaybe theres 1 or 2, but do any SEC teams have any GooD out of conference wins?!
I cant think of any off the top of my head
Define good? A win is a win, at the end of the day... But off the top of my head,
Alabama beat Clemson on the road.
Florida destroyed Hawaii and will likely put the wood to Florida State on the road.
Georgia beat Arizona State on the road.
LSU destroyed Appalachian State.
If SEC fans are gloating about wins over 6-5 Clemson, 4-6 Arizona State, and at home wins against Hawaii and Appalachian State, then it sort of proves Capt. headdy's point.
Like Tennessee fans talking smack about beating Vanderbilt yesterday. It's a down year for the SEC.
Pennylane is a racist and I'm gloating. Gotcha.
QuoteI'm gloating. Gotcha.
Real SEC fans don't brag about beating Hawaii and Appalachian State or about how they held Arkansas State's highly touted run offense to a season low. And Alabama fans
used to not cry about the referees on their way to undefeated seasons.
There is an expectation in the SEC that we kick the shit out of teams like Hawaii, Appalachian State and Arkansas State, and when we do, we move on to our next games, our more worthy SEC foes. It's called class. Learn how to win, son.
I happen to be able to look objectively at SEC football, you can't.
And, it's a game.
When you call me sweetheart... do you mean it in a nice way?
QuoteWhen you call me sweetheart... do you mean it in a nice way?
ummmmm, is this some sort of weird fantasy you have?
I'll call you sweetheart if you want me to, I guess :-/
You edited it out,
:'(
QuoteYou edited it out,
:'(
delusional ewok
QuotePennylane is a racist and I'm gloating. Gotcha.
wait what? did i miss something...
ole miss=the new black=in the fashion world that is the highest compliment; they were the catalyst in turning FL into a machine, they turned LSU upside down, they're just a fun team to watch and sat while i was out watching football (IN NJ!) i saw a ton of ole miss fans--just one of those teams that i really enjoy watching now whereas before, i didn't seek them out--now i do.
QuoteQuotePennylane is a racist and I'm gloating. Gotcha.
wait what? did i miss something...
ole miss=the new black=in the fashion world that is the highest compliment; they were the catalyst in turning FL into a machine, they turned LSU upside down, they're just a fun team to watch and sat while i was out watching football (IN NJ!) i saw a ton of ole miss fans--just one of those teams that i really enjoy watching now whereas before, i didn't seek them out--now i do.
I tried to explain it but failed miserably. :-X
QuoteQuotePennylane is a racist and I'm gloating. Gotcha.
wait what? did i miss something...
ole miss=the new black=in the fashion world that is the highest compliment; they were the catalyst in turning FL into a machine, they turned LSU upside down, they're just a fun team to watch and sat while i was out watching football (IN NJ!) i saw a ton of ole miss fans--just one of those teams that i really enjoy watching now whereas before, i didn't seek them out--now i do.
yeah, I didn't get the analogy but now I do.
ewok thought me asking you what you meant was me calling you a racist (somehow). I'm glad you think Ole Miss is the new black, we go with everything! ;)
QuoteQuoteQuotePennylane is a racist and I'm gloating. Gotcha.
wait what? did i miss something...
ole miss=the new black=in the fashion world that is the highest compliment; they were the catalyst in turning FL into a machine, they turned LSU upside down, they're just a fun team to watch and sat while i was out watching football (IN NJ!) i saw a ton of ole miss fans--just one of those teams that i really enjoy watching now whereas before, i didn't seek them out--now i do.
yeah, I didn't get the analogy but now I do.
ewok thought me asking you what you meant was me calling you a racist (somehow). I'm glad you think Ole Miss is the new black, we go with everything! ;)
Yeah, that was probably my fault.
When ESPN first posted the BCS rankings, whoever typed out the rankings wrote in OLE MISS - connected to a dead link. Apparently they didn't know OLE MISS = Mississippi? Funny shit.
Anyway, Tracy, I know you are excited to see OLE MISS is now ranked #25 in the AP Poll. Do you think there's a chance Nutt could leave for another school, though? A first year coach goes 8-4, beating Florida, Auburn, LSU, and the in-state rival, ranked #2 in the SEC West?
There's lots of schools out there looking, I wouldn't be surprised if he was offered by more than a couple.
Quote
Do you think there's a chance Nutt could leave for another school, though?
What a stupid question. Ask Nick Saban if coaches leave for greener pastures.
PSU vs OrSU may not be that appealing, but I am still tempted to making the trip across country for the game. Hopefully USC gets in, but USC is rooting for OrSU so that they don't have to play a Big Ten team again. It sucks, but OrSU is improved and it's still "the granddaddy of them all."
It was nice to see PSU's offense back on track this past weekend. What a way to send a senior class off at home that committed when the program was down.
QuoteWhen ESPN first posted the BCS rankings, whoever typed out the rankings wrote in OLE MISS - connected to a dead link. Apparently they didn't know OLE MISS = Mississippi? Funny shit.
Anyway, Tracy, I know you are excited to see OLE MISS is now ranked #25 in the AP Poll. Do you think there's a chance Nutt could leave for another school, though? A first year coach goes 8-4, beating Florida, Auburn, LSU, and the in-state rival, ranked #2 in the SEC West?
There's lots of schools out there looking, I wouldn't be surprised if he was offered by more than a couple.
Whoa Whoa now. That game is yet to be played. State may be terrible, but that game is always up for grabs. And by that, I mean this is the first time since Eli's senior year that I think we have NO chance. ;D
QuoteWhoa Whoa now. That game is yet to be played. State may be terrible, but that game is always up for grabs.
You're right - strange stuff has happened in these in-state rivalries. That said, after watching how MSU is operating - I think the Rebels should put away the Bulldogs pretty early.
I'm sure I'll be called a racist, again, but MSU really needs to think about firing Sylvester Croom. In five years, he's gone 3-8, 3-8, 3-9, 7-5, and this year is looking like a 4-8.
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I'm sure I'll be called a racist, again, but MSU really needs to think about firing Sylvester Croom.
Ewok, this is getting sort of pathetic.
You used Obama's middle name a couple of months ago to evoke fear; fear that he is a muslim; fear that he is a terrorist. You did not use any other candidates middle name, nor would you ever use another candidates middle name b/c there is no other reason to do that. PERIOD. Members of the republican party had done that time after time after time after time, in order to spread fear of Obama. Then you denied that's why you did it. You acted like you were totally oblivious. And I have seen that card played, too. What? It's just his middle name.
Horse hockey.
I'd have a lot more respect for you if you just apologized and owned it rather than continue to whine about being called a "racist" for silly shit that has nothing to do with race.
You think it's funny that you tried to undermine a brave black man by trying to conjure up fear. I am tired of Americans using that tactic, that's why I won't let it go. I think it's sad and pathetic. I expect better from the community. You keep throwing up your little "victim" routine and I will keep reminding you of what you said. This can go on as long as you want (or as long as I want).
You need to recognize.
Obama is a strong white man, too. :)
QuoteObama is a strong white man, too. :)
agreed. But he is not a strong muslim terrorist.
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Horse hockey.
Kiss your mother with that potty mouth? Dem's some fightin words.
QuoteEwok, this is getting sort of pathetic.
I'm just enjoying how silly you looked thinking Penny, of all people (then again, I've met her, I'm not sure that you have), is a racist on account of her using the old school phrase "the new black"... I think it's time you stop accusing people you don't know of being racist, and start dealing with your own closeted racism. Maybe it's time you stop accusing me of being a hate monger long enough to stop spewing your hatred all over the pages of this college football thread.
Is your TV broken, Tracy? You could have asked me to record those couple of televised Ole Miss games for you, so you'd be able to curl up to your VHS, with some Golden Flake and Coke, or a corndog, or whatever, and enjoy a damn good first year for the Mississippi Rebels. I bet it makes you sick knowing I'd do that for you - but hell, I'd even label the tapes just for your convenience. Now I'm blaming myself - if I had treated you more like a friend and less like an acquaintance, and enabled you to watch some football, you could have even joined us here and enjoyed a great college football discussion that didn't include you calling folks idiots and racists.
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I will cook the books in order to draw your name in the first annual My Morning Jacket Fanatics Secret Santa. I'm sending you a snack bag of Golden Flake potato chips, a 12 oz Coca-Cola, an autographed photo of Nick Saban, and a bootlegged DVD of Ole Miss' bowl game.
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I'm just enjoying how silly you looked thinking Penny, of all people (then again, I've met her, I'm not sure that you have), is a racist on account of her using the old school phrase "the new black"... I think it's time you stop accusing people you don't know of being racist, and start dealing with your own closeted racism.
ooops, I think I hit a nerve. It's sort of funny when little brad turns into angry ewok and goes ballistic; I can't tell if he's serious or not.
Thinking Penny was racist? I asked her a question about referring to Ole Miss as the new black b/c I don't know what that means. Re-read it goof ball. That's racist? Little trigger happy there, don't you think?
Nice stretch. Not ready to own it yet, are you?
And I have been enjoying the hell out of the Rebs this year; the rest of your post went over my head but it seems like you put some good effort in there to insult me (I think) and even used pictures! Well done? But ever since you stopped giving us your insider picks (like Oklahoma over Chattanooga), I have felt disconnected. :-/
Meanwhile, your ride's here for the Auburn game. There's just enough room for a 4th, and try not to crush Sarahr's smokes:
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
that video is priceless man...it looks like the dog took the 4th spot though
this dispute can be settled only 1 way: an eye gouging match
1st person to lose an eye loses the racism argument
Quote;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
that video is priceless man...it looks like the dog took the 4th spot though
this dispute can be settled only 1 way: an eye gouging match
1st person to lose an eye loses the racism argument
There's a racism argument? hmmmmm, must have missed it
Like ol Sarahr there, there's no argument whatsoever, she owns it. I'm just encouraging silly ewok to lean into his comments on Obama, let it out.
Ball State 12-0! I know it is not your highly touted SEC or Thee Big 12, but that is some bangin' football that is really fun to watch. They are creating alot of local buzz which is always fun to be a part of. Some of the people I work with are alums. so they are really enjoying the ride and I am happy for them.
hey crispy, you going to the game? should be a classic!
dave, sorry to see your tigers go down like that :-/
#1 Alabama 36 - Auburn 0
I can't tell you how awesome I feel, tonight. Undefeated regular season, ranked number one in the country. The Conference and National stuff wasn't on our minds, today, though... it was all about payback in the Iron Bowl. BAMA delivered one of the worst beatings in Iron Bowl history, in about 30 years or so, I believe. And the last time BAMA shut out Auburn? 1992. I hope that's a sign.
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My point from last week about the SEC outside of #1 and #2 was basically proven this week
What I think was considered the 3rd best team in the SEC, Georgia, loses to Georgia Tech...a lowly ACC team that I dont think is even winning that conference.
Those Top 2 teams in the SEC are very good, but its not the typical SEC
And my boy is a Bama fan, but I would almost call it miraculous if they beat the Gators, and then beat Texas or Oklahoma.
that Ok/OSU game was insane. ;)
QuoteMy point from last week about the SEC outside of #1 and #2 was basically proven this week
What I think was considered the 3rd best team in the SEC, Georgia, loses to Georgia Tech...a lowly ACC team that I dont think is even winning that conference.
Those Top 2 teams in the SEC are very good, but its not the typical SEC
And my boy is a Bama fan, but I would almost call it miraculous if they beat the Gators, and then beat Texas or Oklahoma.
ACC- 6
SEC- 4
(that's sort of embarrasing)
It's a down year for the SEC that's why you have such an average Bama team undefeated. LSU and Georgia were obviously waaay overrated and Auburn, Tennessee and South Carolina were less than average. Hell, Vanderbilt is overrated! Ole Miss is peaking now, but close early season losses and injuries have us at 8-4, but we're playing as well as anybody these days. Plus, you saw how we beat Florida when we brought our A game.
I don't know how it turned so quickly in a year, but for us it turned good! We did not lose a game by more than 7 the whole year. We now have the 5th leading rush defense in the nation.
And lets hope Bama doesn't upset Florida (sounds odd to say if the undefeated number 1 team in the nation wins it will be an upset) so Florida can hang one on the Big 12. But upsets happen (if USC and Oregon State played 10 games, USC would win 8 times), and Bama played just well enough to get themselves here and Florida is due for a flat game... It will be exciting!
And oh boy, wasn't it fun watching Notre Dame collapse against USC? And even better after the pre-game fights.
Wouldn't a playoff be nice?
QuoteAnd oh boy, wasn't it fun watching Notre Dame collapse against USC? And even better after the pre-game fights.
Anytime Notre Dame loses is fun.
Don't you just love the BCS?
Oklahoma loses to Texas but is ranked higher than Texas
Texas loses to Texas Tech, but is ranked higher than Texas Tech
If you eliminated the silly conference championship games and end the season today, here's what the match-ups of an 8 team playoff that would be completed the first week of January.
1 Alabama vs. 8 Penn St.
2 Oklahoma vs. 7 Texas Tech
3 Texas vs. 6 Utah
4 Florida vs. 5 USC
That Florida/USC match up would be off the hook and then Bama/Penn St is an awesome throw back game. You got your cinderella in Utah and a re-match for TT.
It's just a matter of time as I am hearing more coaches give their opinion about this terrible BCS system.
QuoteQuoteAnd oh boy, wasn't it fun watching Notre Dame collapse against USC? And even better after the pre-game fights.
Anytime Notre Dame loses is fun.
i loved but since the score was similar to ours, i couldn't really say anything...but YES it's always fun to watch weiss and jimmy jj claussens go down
QuoteMy point from last week about the SEC outside of #1 and #2 was basically proven this week
Without a doubt.
Someone explain, confirm, or correct me - as a tie breaker, the Big 12 relies on the BCS points to determine who goes to the Conference Championship? As opposed to comparing the two teams' head-to-head record?
So, if Missouri rebounded from their loss to Kansas by upsetting Oklahoma, the idle Texas would go to the National Title game against the SEC Champion?
QuoteSomeone explain, confirm, or correct me - as a tie breaker, the Big 12 relies on the BCS points to determine who goes to the Conference Championship? As opposed to comparing the two teams' head-to-head record?
So, if Missouri rebounded from their loss to Kansas by upsetting Oklahoma, the idle Texas would go to the National Title game against the SEC Champion?
The first tie breaker is head to head but when you throw Texas Tech into the three way tie, it goes down to the 5th tiebreaker...
1) The records of the three teams will be compared against each other
2)The records of the three teams will be compared within their division
3)The records of the three teams will be compared against the next highest placed teams in their division in order of fi nish (4, 5 and 6)
4)The records of the three teams will be compared against all common conference opponents;
5)The highest ranked team in the first Bowl Championship Series Poll following the completion of Big 12 regular season conference play shall be the representative
6)The team with the best overall winning percentage [excluding exempted games] shall be the representative
7)The representative will be chosen by draw.
And yes, Texas could back there way in I guess because I'm not sure how anyone could jump them in the BCS standings.
And no, I'm not talking about Mizzou. It huuuurts.
Opening line for Bama-Florida is 10. I thought Bama would get a little more respect than that. Undefeated and number 1 in the nation and a 10 point dog? We'll see where the line goes during the week. I bet (no pun intended) it goes down to about 7 by Saturday.
Oklahoma is -16 against Missouri. That line may just go up.
Good, good news. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081129/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_mississippi_st_croom_resigns
You got to love Texas Tech coach Mike Leach. When asked about the 3 way tie and what he feels about Oklahoma going to the Big 12 title game, he said that it should have been decided based on graduation rates and that the Big 12 comittee should have an emergency meeting to pass this through.
BTW, Texas tech is #1 in graduation rate, Texas is 11th and Oklahoma is 12th.
QuoteYou got to love Texas Tech coach Mike Leach. When asked about the 3 way tie and what he feels about Oklahoma going to the Big 12 title game, he said that it should have been decided based on graduation rates and that the Big 12 comittee should have an emergency meeting to pass this through.
BTW, Texas tech is #1 in graduation rate, Texas is 11th and Oklahoma is 12th.
oh wow that is NOT a good way to break the tie --i'm VERY against that kind of logic ;D
BCS Realpolitik: Oklahoma it is, but a new route to chaos from the Gator-hater computers
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/BCS-Realpolitik-Oklahoma-it-is-but-a-new-route?urn=ncaaf,125550
Quotehey crispy, you going to the game? should be a classic!
dave, sorry to see your tigers go down like that :-/
Yup, I went - it was a crazy roller coaster ride from start to finish! OSU had their chances to stay in the game but OU just had too much firepower (as well as several fortuitous bounces of the ball) and we couldn't get a stop on defense when we needed it.
As for the OU/Texas debacle, I don't have a problem with ranking OU ahead, there are valid arguments both ways but I think OU's better at this point in the season. However, I would rather use the SEC's 3-way tiebreaker, that is, throw out the 3rd-lowest BCS ranked team, then take the head-to-head winner.
Leach's comments are great, typical good stuff from him.
Add this to the list of reasons why I think Pete Carrol is a jackass.
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=884340
I'm all for tradition, but not at the expense of costly timeouts. Go Bruins!
How hilarious would it be if they lost the game on account of not having those time outs? I know we're talking about UCLA and all, but I would hope most coaches would never think of taking away their timeouts on account of tradition, no matter who the opponents are...
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I forgot to post this.
[size=16]Tuberville out at Auburn[/size]
;D
Adios
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Yet another head coach is processed by Nick Saban.
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Tubberville pretty much owned the Crimson Tide (6 in a row before this year and 7-3 overall) so I'm sure Bama fans are glad to see him leave.
Saban had some interesting comments about Tubs leaving Auburn:
"I really question some of the judgment," Saban said, "relative to how it is for our game that people who have those kind of relationships and have done that kind of job and affected so many people in a positive way -- and have had a reasonable amount of success relative to their circumstances -- would not be given more respect and consideration than what these guys have been. So I guess we're 5-7 away from the same thing."
Pretty sure Tubberville didn't give 2 shits about his "relationships" with the Ole Miss alumni and players when he lied and left with such "respect and consideration". And the same can be said about Saban. Give me a break, does he think we're stupid? What's with these prima donna football coaches who make millions of dollars, who lie to young atheletes and their fans, then turn in to titty babies when the karma comes around?
Pretty sad coming from Saban who sort of facilitated this wishy-washy head coach jumping around, leaving LSU after 5 years to go to the pros, then left the Dolphins after 2 years (after lying about it saying he was staying, which led Don Shula to call him a "raging fraud") for greener pastures at Bama. It'll come around back to him eventually; but he'll be rich, so who cares?
It's big business now, and you can thank the Sabans and Tubbervilles and Petrinos of the world. I mean, some sports people are talking about Petrino coming to Auburn now after 1 year at Arkansas. Appalling.
Thank God for these guys and their loyalty, huh?
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Yeah, Saban has no room to talk on an issue like that.
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"I really question some of the judgment," Saban said, "relative to how it is for our game that people who have those kind of relationships and have done that kind of job and affected so many people in a positive way -- and have had a reasonable amount of success relative to their circumstances -- would not be given more respect and consideration than what these guys have been. So I guess we're 5-7 away from the same thing."
Sounds like a man of integrity.
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"I really question some of the judgment," Saban said, "relative to how it is for our game that people who have those kind of relationships and have done that kind of job and affected so many people in a positive way -- and have had a reasonable amount of success relative to their circumstances -- would not be given more respect and consideration than what these guys have been. So I guess we're 5-7 away from the same thing."
Sounds like a man of integrity.
yes, it sure "sounds" like it. Too bad that isn't the case.
(you obviously haven't been keeping up with Tubs and Saban lying to everyone under the sun about their intentions of staying with a program when they knew very well the whole time they were leaving. These guys are salesmen and politicans.)
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"I really question some of the judgment," Saban said, "relative to how it is for our game that people who have those kind of relationships and have done that kind of job and affected so many people in a positive way -- and have had a reasonable amount of success relative to their circumstances -- would not be given more respect and consideration than what these guys have been. So I guess we're 5-7 away from the same thing."
Sounds like a man of integrity.
yes, it sure "sounds" like it. Too bad that isn't the case.
(you obviously haven't been keeping up with Tubs and Saban lying to everyone under the sun about their intentions of staying with a program when they knew very well the whole time they were leaving. These guys are salesmen and politicans.)
My sarcasm was lost. I guess I should have followed my statement with a ...
Funny thing about Saban though, I always like what he has to say. But after hearing him talk with different colors on (on his terms) every other year he kind of loses credibility.
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"I really question some of the judgment," Saban said, "relative to how it is for our game that people who have those kind of relationships and have done that kind of job and affected so many people in a positive way -- and have had a reasonable amount of success relative to their circumstances -- would not be given more respect and consideration than what these guys have been. So I guess we're 5-7 away from the same thing."
Sounds like a man of integrity.
yes, it sure "sounds" like it. Too bad that isn't the case.
(you obviously haven't been keeping up with Tubs and Saban lying to everyone under the sun about their intentions of staying with a program when they knew very well the whole time they were leaving. These guys are salesmen and politicans.)
My sarcasm was lost. I guess I should have followed my statement with a ...
Funny thing about Saban though, I always like what he has to say. But after hearing him talk with different colors on (on his terms) every other year he kind of loses credibility.
yeah, I sometimes got to put my sarcasm in green.
You all can talk about Saban having no class, and how he mismanaged his situation at Miami, but he's done a lot to turn some of these young men's lives around and the results of that positive influence can been seen on the football field. Talk all you want about class, but I've met several of Saban's players and they absolutely love the man for what he's done for their lives.
We love him, you hate him. That's the way it's supposed to be, I guess.
QuoteYou all can talk about Saban having no class, and how he mismanaged his situation at Miami, but he's done a lot to turn some of these young men's lives around and the results of that positive influence can been seen on the football field. Talk all you want about class, but I've met several of Saban's players and they absolutely love the man for what he's done for their lives.
We love him, you hate him. That's the way it's supposed to be, I guess.
Like Tubberville, you love him b/c he wins games. You will get rid of him when he starts losing. It has nothing to do with the man's character at all (for you) it has to do with W's.
I knew some of the Ole Miss players when Tuberville left. Some of those kids decided to come to Ole Miss just to play for him and he flat out lied to them and said he was not going to Auburn. These young men sacrificed one of the biggest decisions in their lives just to be lied to and taken advantage of. Saban did the equivilant to a pro team, but don't think for 1 second it would have been any different with a college team.
Saban is getting paid to have a positive impact on the young athelete's lives, that's his job. He's an excellent salesman and politician and preacher and football coach. But please don't bore me with the notion that you love him for any other reason than being 12-0. He could be 1-11 and the greatest human in the world; he could be Jesus Christ, but at 1-11 his integrity, his passion, his classiness, his abilty to "turn some of these young men's lives around" becomes irrelevant and then it is time for him to go. Then it gets to the point of, "Who cares if he is impacting the players on a positive level or not, The Tide is losing so he has to go." It's not about the players man, it's about the money and the W's.
I don't think Saban is a good person, regardless if he wins or loses b/c I can look at the person objectively and consider his track record. You, on the other hand, have to consider which
GAMES Alabama wins or loses to figure out if you love him or not.
Thus the nature of college sports (for some). Paul Bear Bryant is turning in his grave.
QuoteYou all can talk about Saban having no class, and how he mismanaged his situation at Miami, but he's done a lot to turn some of these young men's lives around and the results of that positive influence can been seen on the football field. Talk all you want about class, but I've met several of Saban's players and they absolutely love the man for what he's done for their lives.
We love him, you hate him. That's the way it's supposed to be, I guess.
By bettering their lives, do you mean their thankful he's made them the #1 team in the country, allowing them to get more hot southern poontang than in their wildest dreams?? If so, then I agree with you.
My buddy graduated from Bama this year and while he says Saban is the best recruiter in the country and a great coach (and hes right), he can at least admit Saban is someone he wouldnt trust for a second and whose morals/reasoning are questionable
i can't wait for saturday! i really hope the tide can pull this one off. i mean, nobody thought we could beat clemson--and we did. same thing with georgia...
at any rate, it's going to be an awesome game. awesome like this:
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We love him, you hate him. That's the way it's supposed to be, I guess.
I'm sure Michigan State fans, LSU fans and
a couple of Miami Dolphin fans felt the same way. You'll hate him soon enough.
Great college coach. Suspect man? But, as its been said, "
Few things are more important in Alabama than football and the men who know how to win at it."With that said, UA's season has been a huge succes, regardless of the next two games. And, the next few years look to be even better. :-/
Good grief look at Rutgers QB Mike Teel's line last night from thier blowout against Louisville
Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int
M. Teel 21 26 447 80.8 17.2 0 0 7 0
My god, that's impressive. Holy shit.
17 yards per attempt! Yowser.
My Tigers can salvage the season with their first conference title in 40 years. Not saying it's likely, but I kind of like going into a game two touchdown dogs for a change. Who knows what might happen? It's gonna be a cold one in KC.
Bring it Eazy Eric.
Quote17 yards per attempt! Yowser.
My Tigers can salvage the season with their first conference title in 40 years. Not saying it's likely, but I kind of like going into a game two touchdown dogs for a change. Who knows what might happen? It's gonna be a cold one in KC.
Bring it Eazy Eric.
Are you going? Jake and Rachel will be there... :)
QuoteQuote17 yards per attempt! Yowser.
My Tigers can salvage the season with their first conference title in 40 years. Not saying it's likely, but I kind of like going into a game two touchdown dogs for a change. Who knows what might happen? It's gonna be a cold one in KC.
Bring it Eazy Eric.
Are you going? Jake and Rachel will be there... :)
I was considering it but it just wasn't going to work out. Glad Jake will be there to represent! I'm hoping the location will make for a somewhat MU heavy crowd.
Oh my, oh my! http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Apparently-the-Big-12-South-will-be-decided-by-a?urn=ncaaf,126902 ;D
Ouch, and this: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Louisville-takes-out-night-of-dread-on-Jourdan-B?urn=ncaaf,127181
I think I just saw Brad at college gameday on ESPN ;D Did he shave and does he own a leather jacket.....maybe a my morning leather jacket ;)
fast start to this SEC championship game :D :D
we were so close.
:'(
That was the best Alabama looked all season. Florida covers the 10 points a little easier with Harvin in the game.
(if Javier Arenas didn't talk so much smack I wouldn't have laughed so hard when he stepped out of bounds at the 4 with that kickoff ;D)
tim tebow is going to be tough to stop :-/
Quotetim tebow is going to be tough to stop :-/
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I hate Tebow, but......Tebow that Ho!!! ;D ;D
looks like we've got Texas--any longhorns on this board that i can talk trash to?
Ole Miss has Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl. We didn't give up more than 31 points in a game the entire year so it will be interesting to see how we do.
The BCS is the worst ever (just take a look at the Orange Bowl match up). The Orange Bowl used to be one of the premiere games, but Cincinnati vs. a 4 loss Va. Tech? yaaaawn......This year there has been a lot more talk about going to a playoff system (like every other college and pro sport). It's still a matter of time, but can you imagine how much better the BCS games would be if they knew the winner would go on to play another game rather than simply playing out their season for revenue?
QuoteOle Miss has Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl. We didn't give up more than 31 points in a game the entire year so it will be interesting to see how we do.
The BCS is the worst ever (just take a look at the Orange Bowl match up). The Orange Bowl used to be one of the premiere games, but Cincinnati vs. a 4 loss Va. Tech? yaaaawn......This year there has been a lot more talk about going to a playoff system (like every other college and pro sport). It's still a matter of time, but can you imagine how much better the BCS games would be if they knew the winner would go on to play another game rather than simply playing out their season for revenue?
That will be a good game I think. (Ole Miss/TT). I was hoping for more SEC/Big 12 matchups but I guess that one and the championship game will have to do. I like the fact that USC and Penn State will play. It's kind of like the two top teams from the "down year" conferences will duke it out and the two teams from the best conference will play in the championship. I agree the Vtech/Cincinnati game sucks but I saw that coming with the ACC/Big East automatic bid. I would hate for Alabama to lose but Utah winning would help throw more fuel on the playoff fire.
Why is Florida ahead of Alabama? Florida's loss was much worse than Alabamas right? The way I see it, the current system relies on "body of work" not head to head, so it shouldn't matter that Alabama lost to Florida. Obviously this a bit tongue in cheek, but that's the way its set up so follow the rules right?
That Alabama game is going to be BOOORRRRRRIIIINNGG! Regardless of whether or not the score is close, I do not want to see any team play from Utah except the Jazz; and only if they brought back the Mail-man.
QuoteThat Alabama game is going to be BOOORRRRRRIIIINNGG! Regardless of whether or not the score is close, I do not want to see any team play from Utah except the Jazz; and only if they brought back the Mail-man.
Utah is pretty damn good..Im not so sure theyre good enough to give Bama a run for their money, but theyre good.
QuoteQuoteI think the most underrated team going right now might be Utah though
Meh. The only ranked opponent on their schedule is Brigham Young. The only ranked opponent on Brigham Young's schedule is Utah. Don't forget Ball State and their perfect record heading into the MAC Conference.
I think I was onto something in Mid-october :)
Wouldnt that be wild if they beat Bama :D
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Why is Florida ahead of Alabama? Florida's loss was much worse than Alabamas right?
I think it might have to do with SOS.
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/polls/119
Alabama beat 4 teams with winning records; Florida beat 6
Alabama's opponents were 68-77; Florida's opps. were 79-66
Alabama beat Ole Miss by 4 (the team Florida lost to) so it wasn't like the Oklahoma rout of TT. Plus, Alabama really struggled against Tulane, Kentucky, Ole Miss and LSU whereas Florida beat the hell out of everyone (besides Ole Miss ;)).
TRIVIA:Who was the only team that Notre Dame lost to enroute to their National Championship season in 1977?
Quotelooks like we've got Texas--any longhorns on this board that i can talk trash to?
young lady I'll offer you a one night stand of I'll love your team if you love mine. ;) This will be the first time I've ever rooted for your buckeyes as I want to see Texas lose at everything.
As a fan I'm not saying that Texas didn't have an argument to get into the game that we are, it just makes me smile that it happened to them. Should make for an exciting atmosphere next year, I suspect the arrest rate will be up. :-/
Miss. State gets offensive coordinator from Florida as new Head Coach.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3762310&campaign=rss&source=NCFHeadlines
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I wonder if this guy ever been on a 4-wheeler with 3 other people and a dog?
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Does it make me crazy like him to agree with Charles Barkley about the Auburn job? Two black coaches were interviewed that had MUCH MUCH better records and resumes.
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I wonder if this guy ever been on a 4-wheeler with 3 other people and a dog?
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"They [Alabama] got a louse on 'em now" ;D
I also like how he went between saying it was a really good game to how bad they got their ass beat.
anyone see the SI Year in Pictures issue--they have the shot of sam bradford flipping out of bounds. Great shot! He got some air time. i thought that was the best shot captured
Quoteanyone see the SI Year in Pictures issue--they have the shot of sam bradford flipping out of bounds. Great shot! He got some air time. i thought that was the best shot captured
Yeah, SI sent me like four issues last week. I need to catch up but the Pictures issue is a quick read. ;)
on a side note, I don't think I'm going to resubscribe. The information doesn't move quick enough in this day and age. With Rick Reily gone, it's just not worth it anymore.
JoePa gets 3 year contract extension
WE ARE.....PENN STATE
Quoteanyone see the SI Year in Pictures issue--they have the shot of sam bradford flipping out of bounds. Great shot! He got some air time. i thought that was the best shot captured
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QuoteJoePa gets 3 year contract extension
WE ARE.....PENN STATE
yeah i was glad to see that! i also heard you guys signed that QB so a lot of PSU fans were happy yesterday.
Thanks for the reminder there, Tracy >:(
As an Okie, I'm proud of Sam Bradford - I just wish he didn't play for the dirtburglars! (sorry EZ) ;)
Check out the male cheerleader second from the left. He looks scared. ;D
QuoteThanks for the reminder there, Tracy >:(
As an Okie, I'm proud of Sam Bradford - I just wish he didn't play for the dirtburglars! (sorry EZ) ;)
Don't mention it Crispy ;) I was glad to see Slingin Sammy win it. Going to get himself a little statue out in front of the stadium. Just wished Billy Sims would've shut the hell up when they called Sam's name :-/
QuoteQuoteJoePa gets 3 year contract extension
WE ARE.....PENN STATE
yeah i was glad to see that! i also heard you guys signed that QB so a lot of PSU fans were happy yesterday.
Yep...we got some guy who is considered a Top 10 QB recruit
Definitely needed that after Pat Devlin said hes transferring too
Knowing JoePa is here at least another 3 years should only help recruiting too, thank god
QuoteQuoteQuoteJoePa gets 3 year contract extension
WE ARE.....PENN STATE
yeah i was glad to see that! i also heard you guys signed that QB so a lot of PSU fans were happy yesterday.
Yep...we got some guy who is considered a Top 10 QB recruit
Definitely needed that after Pat Devlin said hes transferring too
Knowing JoePa is here at least another 3 years should only help recruiting too, thank god
Getting Kevin Newsome was pretty big. He has a chance to be a three-year starter during his time at PSU. A good sign that PSU is sticking with an offense similar to when MRob held the throne and the current Clark offense.
I don't know if JoePa will finish out the three years. The contract had language saying it could be extended or shortened for various reasons. I think he'll finish two of them. The assistants get paid for 3 no matter what. I think Joe stays 2 and Tom Bradley takes over, which would be interesting. I don't really like when things stay in-house, but since he did alot of the coaching this year with Joe in the box, maybe it wouldn't be bad, plus Bradley gets a lot of the main recruits.
I've been away since before the SEC Championship game...
Arenas cost us the game on three horrible returns, obviously, but he's been doing this all season long so I pretty much warned everyone that our early field positions would determine winning or losing. Arenas is a really nice guy, but he's got to get it out of his head that he's good enough to run them all back - he's got the record at BAMA for returns, or at least tied it, but its gotten to his head that he's "The Duece" and it's cost us dearly all year long. On the flip side, Arenas has improved his defense ten fold, so it's a give and take.
The collar tackle penalty against Alabama was the turning point of the game, I thought. Had we put them 3-and-out on that third or fourth consecutive drive, who knows?
Anyway, it was an amazing game. I hope Florida destroys Oklahoma and we're able to do the same against whoever it was we're up against.
Auburn. The only reason they didn't hire Turner Gill is because he's got a white wife and the meddlers in the Barner administration were afraid of the deep south backlash from the head of their program being in an interracial marriage. The only reason they hired Shiznit is because Pat Dye and company wanted someone they could puppeteer.
Interesting that Tennessee has gotten no backlash for their hire? They interviewed one black coach... and at least Auburn's Shiznit, 5-19 as a head coach, has 5 more wins as a head coach than the Vol's new head coach.
Turner Gill looks good, and all, but if I was looking for a new head coach at an SEC school, I'd interview Charlie Strong.
What do you all think about Charles Barkley comments about Auburn's hire? For that matter, what do you all think about Auburn's hire? Dude leads Iowa State to a 2-11 record and gets a job at Auburn? Something's fishy there. Barkley obviously thinks there might be some racist people in Alabama. I'll take his word for it. :-X
I'm a big Barkley fan. Even named my dog after him. True story! He is registered as Sir Charles Bark Lee . No joke. But, he tells like it is, black or white. If this were Sharpton or Jackson playing the race card that would be one thing, but Barkley has always been a straight shooter. So, you gotta think smoke=fire, here. Side note, I met ol Chuck one night in B'ham. Very genuine. Super nice guy.
I think Tracy has some splainin' to do this morning about his alma matter's basketball coach. That puts the "Obama's Middle Name" controversy to shame.
QuoteI think Tracy has some splainin' to do this morning about his alma matter's basketball coach. That puts the "Obama's Middle Name" controversy to shame.
Yeah, and my cards whipped Ole Miss last night, too.
Jon, I've also got a ton of respect for Barkley. but I didn't name my dog after him. ;D
QuoteQuoteI think Tracy has some splainin' to do this morning about his alma matter's basketball coach. That puts the "Obama's Middle Name" controversy to shame.
Yeah, and my cards whipped Ole Miss last night, too.
Jon, I've also got a ton of respect for Barkley. but I didn't name my dog after him. ;D
Hahaha! It's not as bad as it seems. We named him Charlie. When we had to put an "official" name on the papers I just ran with Bark Lee thing. It's funny when my wife gets on to him though, cuz she calls him by his full name.
When I was growing up, I had two pet hampsters. I named them
MC Hampster and the Humpster. :-[
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When I was growing up, I had two pet hampsters. I named them
MC Hampster and the Humpster.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
QuoteI think Tracy has some splainin' to do this morning about his alma matter's basketball coach. That puts the "Obama's Middle Name" controversy to shame.
A) I didn't say anything
B) The truth will come out. The cab driver says it went down like that, Kennedy says it didn't. If he said it, then I can't support him. What's there for me to explain? I wasn't there.
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Yeah, and my cards whipped Ole Miss last night, too.
well let's hope so, Louisville is #9 in the nation, playing the equivilant of a home game. The game was a lot closer than anyone expected. I don't know if Louisville got over confident with such an early big lead, but we were leading late in the game and if Warren hit a 3 for us down the stretch it might have been a different outcome. Pretty sure Pitino was not happy after that game.
QuoteWhat do you all think about Charles Barkley comments about Auburn's hire? For that matter, what do you all think about Auburn's hire? Dude leads Iowa State to a 2-11 record and gets a job at Auburn? Something's fishy there. Barkley obviously thinks there might be some racist people in Alabama. I'll take his word for it. :-X
Auburn looks really,
really bad right now for passing on a coach who
won his division for a guy who
lost every division game. I think Charles Barkley would be disappointed no matter who they hired, if it wasn't a black guy - but yeah, he's right about the Good Ol' Boy network on the plains.
How else can you explain 8-5 (5-3) vs. 2-10 (0-8)?
One coach ends his season by defeating an undefeated team in a conference championship game, and the other ends his season with a
ten game losing streak and counting.
And would you look at Auburn's schedule, next year...
West Virginia
Mississippi State
Kentucky
Ball State
@ Tennessee
@ Arkansas
Southern Miss
@ LSU
Ole Miss
Furman
@ Georgia
Alabama
This loser could have a 19-game losing streak before pulling off an upset against Furman High School.
QuoteQuoteI think Tracy has some splainin' to do this morning about his alma matter's basketball coach. That puts the "Obama's Middle Name" controversy to shame.
A) I didn't say anything
B) The truth will come out. The cab driver says it went down like that, Kennedy says it didn't. If he said it, then I can't support him. What's there for me to explain? I wasn't there.
Yeah sorry, I didn't mean to imply that you had anything to do with it just because you went to school there.
I thought the whole story was kind of funny actually. I kept thinking the equivelent event happening in Afghanastan. An Afghan university soccer coach gets in a fight with an American Cab driver and calls him an "fucking George Bush!" Then, the Afghan media gets a hold of the story and it's the days biggest news!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJoePa gets 3 year contract extension
WE ARE.....PENN STATE
yeah i was glad to see that! i also heard you guys signed that QB so a lot of PSU fans were happy yesterday.
Yep...we got some guy who is considered a Top 10 QB recruit
Definitely needed that after Pat Devlin said hes transferring too
Knowing JoePa is here at least another 3 years should only help recruiting too, thank god
Getting Kevin Newsome was pretty big. He has a chance to be a three-year starter during his time at PSU. A good sign that PSU is sticking with an offense similar to when MRob held the throne and the current Clark offense.
I don't know if JoePa will finish out the three years. The contract had language saying it could be extended or shortened for various reasons. I think he'll finish two of them. The assistants get paid for 3 no matter what. I think Joe stays 2 and Tom Bradley takes over, which would be interesting. I don't really like when things stay in-house, but since he did alot of the coaching this year with Joe in the box, maybe it wouldn't be bad, plus Bradley gets a lot of the main recruits.
I 100% hope Bradley is the coach once JoePa is gone, and it is undoubtedly the best thing to do, but they might not due to him being fairly old already and also, he might not even want the job.
He was on a local TV sports show the other day, and seemed perfectly fine just being a DC.
QuoteWhat do you all think about Charles Barkley comments about Auburn's hire? For that matter, what do you all think about Auburn's hire? Dude leads Iowa State to a 2-11 record and gets a job at Auburn? Something's fishy there. Barkley obviously thinks there might be some racist people in Alabama. I'll take his word for it. :-X
Part of it was def that Chizik was Auburns Def Coordinator not long ago (including hteir undefeated season)
Still BS, but Im sure that was part of the reason
I heard an interview on Barkley about the Auburn hiring. Here are some of the excerpts:
"I was really pulling for Turner Gill when the job first opened," said Barkley, who doesn't know Gill personally. "I went on a couple of (radio) shows in Alabama. I just can't believe they picked this guy over Turner Gill. I'm just in shock."
Then, Barkley said the decision "doesn't surprise me at all."
He said he agreed to serve on Auburn's search committee to hire a basketball coach before the 2004-05 season on the condition the school hire a black candidate. He pitched Mike Davis, Mike Anderson and Jeff Capel as worthy candidates, and says now all three wanted the job. Auburn hired Jeff Lebo.
"They said, 'We're ready to hire a black coach,"' Barkley said. "I figured out right away they were not going to hire a black coach."
He said he went public with his complaints.
"They kicked me off the committee the next day," he said. "I have kept the secret about that for quite awhile. Clearly it's got something to do with race."
man, what a great picture from the best game of the year.
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and the actual play
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Bout 27 hours til probably the best New Years festivities begins :D
That Oregon-Okla St game last night turned into a barnburner too
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That Oregon-Okla St game last night turned into a barnburner too
I thought it sucked. >:(
Here we go, NU vs Clemson. Come on Huskers.....
Great Game!
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Rose Bowl= :-( at least they scored a couple TDs which is more than we could do against USC. this is sad, i hate the trojans. i think kirk herbstreit has a crush on Mark Sanchez, too.
im intrigued about this utah alabama game itll be a good one to watch...... i hope
Brad! What gives? Down by 21 to Utah in the 1st quarter?
This isn't a UNC/Kansas Final Four game is it?
Ole Miss kicked that Texas Tech ass.
Bama, on the other hand...
That Ole Miss game was awesome to watch.
Gregg, the Bama problem was pretty evident. The commentators touched on it several times. Andre Smith is the anchor of the offensive line. With his suspension, the entire line was shifted around. The guy that replaced him was injured on our 2nd or 3rd possession. It's hard to think that the entire outcome of a game can be changed that much because of the absence of one player, but I really think it made a difference for everyone to have to play a different position. He was out during the Tulane game as well and they ran all over our O-line. Yeah, I said Tulane.
Either way, our record was better than I expected this season, so I can't really complain. It just sucks to go out with our only 2 losses being the last 2 games of the season. Also, I watched tonight's game from the waiting room of the hospital. My grandmother is in ICU. It's not lookin' good. :(
QuoteThat Ole Miss game was awesome to watch.
Gregg, the Bama problem was pretty evident. The commentators touched on it several times. Andre Smith is the anchor of the team. With his suspension, the entire line was shifted around. The guy that replaced him was injured on our 2nd or 3rd possession. It's hard to think that the entire outcome of a game can be changed that much because of the absence of one player, but I really think it made a difference for everyone to have to play a different position. He was out during the Tulane game as well and they ran all over our O-line. Yeah, I said Tulane.
Either way, our record was better than I expected this season, so I can't really complain. It just sucks to go out with our only 2 losses being the last 2 games of the season. Also, I watched tonight's game from the waiting room of the hospital. My grandmother is in ICU. It's not lookin' good. :(
Sorry to hear that corey. Puts things in perspective.
QuoteOle Miss kicked that Texas Tech ass.
Bama, on the other hand...
My Big 12 bias thought Tech would beat your rebels by at least 10, so congrats on a good win. Looks like Mr. Nutt has done some good.
BH, and MJ way to represent the conference. Crispy why did you guys have to let us down? :-?
I hope we don't have what happened to Alabama happen to us. We are going to be missing our version of Percy Harvin on Thursday night. I'm getting kind of nervous, either way it should be a great game. If anyone else wants to pull for my Sooners it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Eric
I'll be pulling for the Sooners. Normally, I pull for the SEC teams in Bowl games, but my dislike for Tebow is stronger than the heat from 1000 suns.
Orange, Rose, Fiesta, Cotton have nothing on today's International Bowl. Anyone watch the game today on ESPN between UConn and power-house Buffalo Bulls from the Rogers Centre in Toronto? I gotta say the game was ok and well attended for a minor (and relatively new) bowl: over 40 thousand in a foreign country ain't bad.
didnt that uconn rb go for like 250+ yards?
QuoteQuoteOle Miss kicked that Texas Tech ass.
Bama, on the other hand...
My Big 12 bias thought Tech would beat your rebels by at least 10, so congrats on a good win. Looks like Mr. Nutt has done some good.
BH, and MJ way to represent the conference. Crispy why did you guys have to let us down? :-?
I hope we don't have what happened to Alabama happen to us. We are going to be missing our version of Percy Harvin on Thursday night. I'm getting kind of nervous, either way it should be a great game. If anyone else wants to pull for my Sooners it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Eric
I am gonna' swallow some major crow and root for OU. GO SOONERS!!!
Quotedidnt that uconn rb go for like 250+ yards?
He did indeed. I think he'll stay in school for his senior year. Seems like a good kid too.
Yet another disappointment yesterday for Buffalo sports fans. I doubt the Sabres are going to make a run this year in the playoffs either (if they make it).
QuoteQuotedidnt that uconn rb go for like 250+ yards?
He did indeed. I think he'll stay in school for his senior year. Seems like a good kid too.
Yet another disappointment yesterday for Buffalo sports fans. I doubt the Sabres are going to make a run this year in the playoffs either (if they make it).
Well the Pens are certianly making it easier for them >:(
QuoteQuoteQuotedidnt that uconn rb go for like 250+ yards?
He did indeed. I think he'll stay in school for his senior year. Seems like a good kid too.
Yet another disappointment yesterday for Buffalo sports fans. I doubt the Sabres are going to make a run this year in the playoffs either (if they make it).
Well the Pens are certianly making it easier for them >:(
On CBC's Coaches Corner last night, Don Cherry confirmed his prediction that Crosby would finally snap and indeed yesterday he did, getting into a fight in the Florida game. Don said that Pitt has lost all their edge - losing Laraque, Roberts, Armstrong and Malone - and Crosby has become even more of a target this year. No player is targeted in the NHL more than Crosby.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotedidnt that uconn rb go for like 250+ yards?
He did indeed. I think he'll stay in school for his senior year. Seems like a good kid too.
Yet another disappointment yesterday for Buffalo sports fans. I doubt the Sabres are going to make a run this year in the playoffs either (if they make it).
Well the Pens are certianly making it easier for them >:(
On CBC's Coaches Corner last night, Don Cherry confirmed his prediction that Crosby would finally snap and indeed yesterday he did, getting into a fight in the Florida game. Don said that Pitt has lost all their edge - losing Laraque, Roberts, Armstrong and Malone - and Crosby has become even more of a target this year. No player is targeted in the NHL more than Crosby.
I dont know if Id say we lost our edge, or have currently, but its def more than 1 thing that isnt going good right now. I do think this team isnt quite as physical with the loss of those guys, but the defense, soft goals, a terrible power play (0-28 is the current streak I believe), committing too many penalties and in key times, and just off and on lazy play and mind lapses. Ive never thought Therrien was anything but an average at best coach and was holding this team back more than helping it. I think thats finally coming to fruition. Ive never been a fan of mid-season changes, but I dont see him doing anything to right this ship right now, and I have never seen him as our longtime coach, esp. since he's not a coach GM Ray Shero chose.
I was glad Sid finally was done putting up with how he was getting treated, but even morese to show most of the team he was sick and tired of Id say everyone's recent play outside Malkin's (and Kovalev starting over Ovie alongside Sid and Geno for the All-Star game is ;D btw)
Time to find that NHL thread...Ive been waiting to revive it [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
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Time to find that NHL thread...Ive been waiting to revive it [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
Go for it. We can also talk about the dismal performance of the US team at this year's World Junior Championship. Your stacked team (and gold medal co-favourite) of under 20 year-old high NHL draft picks lost to Slovakia (no NHL picks or prospects) in the quarter-finals. Canada plays Sweden in the finals on Monday. If you can find TSN on-line or on the dish, watch that game. It'll be one of the best hockey games you see this year with 19 thousand fans expected in Ottawa for this one. BTW, Pens '07 1st round draft pick that they traded to Atlanta, Angelo Esposito, has been a key player for Canada.
Thank you Buckeyes for beating the 'Horns and allowing the Big Ten to save face....DOH!!! :'(
QuoteThank you Buckeyes for beating the 'Horns and allowing the Big Ten to save face....DOH!!! :'(
At least it was closer than most expected and they
almost won
QuoteQuoteThank you Buckeyes for beating the 'Horns and allowing the Big Ten to save face....DOH!!! :'(
At least it was closer than most expected and they almost won
i'm still in mourning--we keep finding new ways to lose---the big ten is embarrassing--the play calling was embarrassing---for once i didn't have faith in Tressel's calls. some of them made no sense...i think we outplayed them 3 out of 4 quarters, dominating the first half completely---it made for a great game, though
(sigh) is this what battered wife syndrome feels like? i can't keep getting up for these games. beanie should leave for the draft--not even sure why he's considering staying.
I thought Ohio state played a great game and I am starting to think the Big 12 might have been a little overrated in the first place.
I guess the final answer will be Thursday night, but the way Ole Miss handled TT, and OSU got beat by Oregon, as well as this Texas squeaker, the elite Big 12 teams have been sub-par.
i think OK is in for a BAD thrashing/FL and USC are unstoppable
I'm pretty heart-broken today. What a bad way to lose a great game. I understand not putting on the prevent but with 18 seconds on the clock and a four point lead, you put a safety on the goalline and tell him not to let anyone get passed him. Instead our "safety" goes for the ball and gets burnt with no help behind him.
I don't know that I've question a coach's decision like that since Cooper was fired. However, the fact reminds, if the OSU player had gone for the tackle instead the pass deflection I'd likely be feeling a whole lot better today!
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
QuoteI'm pretty heart-broken today. What a bad way to lose a great game. I understand not putting on the prevent but with 18 seconds on the clock and a four point lead, you put a safety on the goalline and tell him not to let anyone get passed him. Instead our "safety" goes for the ball and gets burnt with no help behind him.
I don't know that I've question a coach's decision like that since Cooper was fired. However, the fact reminds, if the OSU player had gone for the tackle instead the pass deflection I'd likely be feeling a whole lot better today!
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
yeah there were a couple Cooper flashbacks. after they scored, why did they bring in pryor to throw when boeckman threw to him for the TD and his throwing had been off all night, he should have run or boeckman should have thrown...also, was beanie hurt? where was he the second half? mo wells is always good for a yard (either gaining a losing); robiskie was the bright spot
What a great game indeed! I thought OSU came out with much more intensity in the first half, but it caught up with them in the second half. That Buckeye defense was spent late in the third quarter. I am also surprised at how the Big 12 South has performed. I do think a lot of credit should go to Ole Miss. They were playing as good as anybody down the stretch. OK State, I am shocked they lost to Oregon, but obviously the Pac 10 was better than I thought (5-0 in bowls!) And the Big 10 was just as shitty as we thought. ;)
I still think OU is going to handle Florida but who knows. What a great year for College Football. If I had to vote, I would certainly add a playoff system, but there would still be something about the current system that I would miss. I guarantee our discussions wouldn't be as fun!
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I still think OU is going to handle Florida but who knows. What a great year for College Football. If I had to vote, I would certainly add a playoff system, but there would still be something about the current system that I would miss. I guarantee our discussions wouldn't be as fun!
I'd have to disagree. There have been some great games this year for sure, but I've found myself more and more jaded with the BcS system. I don't watch as many games as I used to.
I know I would watch more games if there were a tournament. For example, would the Boise State game in the BCS a few years back been any less of a game if the winner got to play for the National Championship? Nope, same great game, only with a lot more people watching it and without an undefeated team going home without a championship.
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All I would say is, if you want a "playoff" just tell me your exact plan. If it goes beyond 4 teams, there are many many issues to consider. If it's 4 teams, who would they be this year? How do you determine the four teams? The same BCS ranking system?
i would do 8 teams--each division should have a playoff game--no more of this winning your conference but not making it to the championship (or vice versa) it's so doable but like everything else, it's about $$
Quotei would do 8 teams--each division should have a playoff game--no more of this winning your conference but not making it to the championship (or vice versa) it's so doable but like everything else, it's about $$
OK, so 8 teams. Next question. Where will you play the games? Neutral sites at existing bowl locations?
This is what I'm getting at. Say Ohio State makes into the 8 team playoff. Week 1 is in Florida, if they win, Week 2 is in New Orleans and if they win again, the championship is in Pasadena. How many games are you going to go to? Who's going to buy tickets to week two in New Orleans before they find out if there team is going to make it there? Locals? Yes, I'm sure many thousands of locals will pay, but do you want to see Ohio State play Utah, with 60,000 neutral local observers and the schools bands in attendance? How many diehard OSU fans will take 2+ weeks off work around the holidays and travel across the country for three games?
I'm sure there is an answer somewhere, but that's what I'm looking for. Good ideas. Bring 'em on.
QuoteQuotei would do 8 teams--each division should have a playoff game--no more of this winning your conference but not making it to the championship (or vice versa) it's so doable but like everything else, it's about $$
OK, so 8 teams. Next question. Where will you play the games? Neutral sites at existing bowl locations?
This is what I'm getting at. Say Ohio State makes into the 8 team playoff. Week 1 is in Florida, if they win, Week 2 is in New Orleans and if they win again, the championship is in Pasadena. How many games are you going to go to? Who's going to buy tickets to week two in New Orleans before they find out if there team is going to make it there? Locals? Yes, I'm sure many thousands of locals will pay, but do you want to see Ohio State play Utah, with 60,000 neutral local observers and the schools bands in attendance? How many diehard OSU fans will take 2+ weeks off work around the holidays and travel across the country for three games?
I'm sure there is an answer somewhere, but that's what I'm looking for. Good ideas. Bring 'em on.
OSU fans TRAVEL anywhere at any time. haven't you heard?!! we are notorious for that. fans would travel for game no 1 and if they go on, fans would just buy tix on the spot. it could work and maybe it would work similar to other sports--they figure out who gets home field advantage for each game down to the last game--neutral site--it could be worked out. we can figure out a polio vaccine but we can't figure this out? lol as for them worrying about players classes being disrupted, well that's just ridiculous. it's not like northwestern or notre dame would make it anyway :-) plus it would just extend the season a few extra weeks and they'd be playing over the holidays or what not. DO IT>.....
If it was a game in a tournament that determined the National Championship, OSU could sell out any stadium in the country in under a week (with the help of the other team's fans and locals, of course).
And I don't care if they play the games in my backyard. A four or eight team tourney is going to be exponentially better than a two team "tournament".
And there will ALWAYS be discussion about what teams deserve to get in, it happens every year during March Madness and they pick 65 teams! Every year someone has a major, often legitimate gripe. So what do they do: throw up their hands and say "let's just let the number one and number two team play each other and call it a day". No, they play the games and it is the most popular sporting event in the country outside of the Superbowl!
Anyone who thinks that there is no playoff in college football because it makes the season more compelling has the wool pulled over their eyes. It's about money, not competition or the fans, money and money alone. And since we're talking about BIG money it probably won't ever change.
That combined with the money the schools, corporate sponsors, and coaches make off of the unpaid players has me thinking I'm not going to be watching College football anymore unless OSU has a big game or I need something on in the background on Saturday. >:(
QuoteIf it was a game in a tournament that determined the National Championship, OSU could sell out any stadium in the country in under a week (with the help of the other team's fans and locals, of course).
And I don't care if they play the games in my backyard. A four or eight team tourney is going to be exponentially better than a two team "tournament".
And there will ALWAYS be discussion about what teams deserve to get in, it happens every year during March Madness and they pick 65 teams! Every year someone has a major, often legitimate gripe. So what do they do: throw up their hands and say "let's just let the number one and number two team play each other and call it a day". No, they play the games and it is the most popular sporting event in the country outside of the Superbowl!
Anyone who thinks that there is no playoff in college football because it makes the season more compelling has the wool pulled over their eyes. It's about money, not competition or the fans, money and money alone. And since we're talking about BIG money it probably won't ever change.
That combined with the money the schools, corporate sponsors, and coaches make off of the unpaid players has me thinking I'm not going to be watching College football anymore unless OSU has a big game or I need something on in the background on Saturday. >:(
so Dylan, I take it you're not going to be watching the GMAC Bowl tonight? :-?
QuoteQuoteIf it was a game in a tournament that determined the National Championship, OSU could sell out any stadium in the country in under a week (with the help of the other team's fans and locals, of course).
And I don't care if they play the games in my backyard. A four or eight team tourney is going to be exponentially better than a two team "tournament".
And there will ALWAYS be discussion about what teams deserve to get in, it happens every year during March Madness and they pick 65 teams! Every year someone has a major, often legitimate gripe. So what do they do: throw up their hands and say "let's just let the number one and number two team play each other and call it a day". No, they play the games and it is the most popular sporting event in the country outside of the Superbowl!
Anyone who thinks that there is no playoff in college football because it makes the season more compelling has the wool pulled over their eyes. It's about money, not competition or the fans, money and money alone. And since we're talking about BIG money it probably won't ever change.
That combined with the money the schools, corporate sponsors, and coaches make off of the unpaid players has me thinking I'm not going to be watching College football anymore unless OSU has a big game or I need something on in the background on Saturday. >:(
so Dylan, I take it you're not going to be watching the GMAC Bowl tonight? :-?
There's probably of a better chance of me watching that game than the "national championship", actually.
I'm probably just pouting because my team lost, btw, but I wouldn't take back what I said. Am I wrong? AM I WRONG?!
GO CARDINALS!!!
Quote Am I wrong? AM I WRONG?!
No Walter, you're just an asshole.
;D
QuoteQuote Am I wrong? AM I WRONG?!
No Walter, you're just an asshole.
;D
Okay, then.
;D
Quotei think OK is in for a BAD thrashing/FL and USC are unstoppable
Well, I got the Sooners 42-31. Shall see..... You guys may be right about the Big 12 but I'm feeling this. I know Harvin is healthy but...
Anyways, I say thanks to OSU for showing the Big Ten is somewhat for real but I do feel like with the talent that OSU has, perhaps some more creative coaching just might make the difference.
QuoteQuoteQuoteOle Miss kicked that Texas Tech ass.
Bama, on the other hand...
My Big 12 bias thought Tech would beat your rebels by at least 10, so congrats on a good win. Looks like Mr. Nutt has done some good.
BH, and MJ way to represent the conference. Crispy why did you guys have to let us down? :-?
I hope we don't have what happened to Alabama happen to us. We are going to be missing our version of Percy Harvin on Thursday night. I'm getting kind of nervous, either way it should be a great game. If anyone else wants to pull for my Sooners it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Eric
I am gonna' swallow some major crow and root for OU. GO SOONERS!!!
That's the spirit TEO!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteOle Miss kicked that Texas Tech ass.
Bama, on the other hand...
My Big 12 bias thought Tech would beat your rebels by at least 10, so congrats on a good win. Looks like Mr. Nutt has done some good.
BH, and MJ way to represent the conference. Crispy why did you guys have to let us down? :-?
I hope we don't have what happened to Alabama happen to us. We are going to be missing our version of Percy Harvin on Thursday night. I'm getting kind of nervous, either way it should be a great game. If anyone else wants to pull for my Sooners it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Eric
I am gonna' swallow some major crow and root for OU. GO SOONERS!!!
That's the spirit TEO!
I have to agree. As much as its a moral objection to cheer for the "dirt burglers", I gots to keep it in the Big 12.
I wish I had some money bc Id drop the bank on Florida
Great game so far 20 minutes in....7 UP
What a muthasexin' 1st half....this game is teh shit!!
This has been quite the battle. I loved this season and I'd like to see an exciting finish.
QuoteThis has been quite the battle. I loved this season and I'd like to see an exciting finish.
Thanks for making me feel like I wasnt talking to myself in this post ;D ;D
REd Wine and HD championship NCAA football baby! With thoughts of EPs dancing in my head! :)
I feel like OU may have missed there chance to grab a lead early in this game.
QuoteREd Wine and HD championship NCAA football baby! With thoughts of EPs dancing in my head! :)
Im old school...
Early Times bourbon and a 10 year old TV
Go Gators!!! (only because I parlayed the Gators with the under...at least I know I got the under)
Ohh, I think I'd rather be with you for the whiskey. Screw the pixels.
Nice bet, lookin' good so far although this might go down to a field goal.
How they Eff did he drop that ball?!?
Nevermind....Touchdawn!!
Geez...could the announcers blow Tim Tebow anymore? I mean, have they verbally sucked his penis enough this game?
Even when he's not on the field, they're cutting away from the action to show his vaunted speech after the ole miss loss.
I'm so sick of Tebow. For real.
QuoteGeez...could the announcers blow Tim Tebow anymore? I mean, have they verbally sucked his penis enough this game?
Even when he's not on the field, they're cutting away from the action to show his vaunted speech after the ole miss loss.
No kidding. Sheeesh.
I can not believe that stoops tried a field goal in that situation. So unlike him.
QuoteGeez...could the announcers blow Tim Tebow anymore? I mean, have they verbally sucked his penis enough this game?
Even when he's not on the field, they're cutting away from the action to show his vaunted speech after the ole miss loss.
Seriously THE WORST announcing Ive ever heard for any sort of championship game.
I tried to get Musberger and Herbstreit on ESPN Radio on my computer and just mute it, but I cant get the feed >:(
Well see what the final score will be, but OU getting stuffed on 4th&goal at the 1 and turning it over right before the half will likely haunt them.
14-UP...This is gonna go down to the last few minutes
I think the announcers just blew their Te-Boner
All I need is Florida to keep this over 5 pts baby!!
I think the Big 12 got exposed during bowl season.
SEC, champs again
fuck fuck fuck another year of tebow >:(
Quotefuck fuck fuck another year of tebow >:(
Its alright, Bob Davie told me that not fucking 800 hot bitches in Gainesville over the next year inspires him to win games
;D he didnt say anything about fucking herbstreit though
Question for Tracy, Brad, and Corey.
The Rams need to draft a big bad fat mean left tackle at #2 overall.
Should they take Alabama's Andre Smith or Ole' Miss' Michael Oher? I figure you guys all saw quite a bit of both guys.
QuoteQuestion for Tracy, Brad, and Corey.
The Rams need to draft a big bad fat mean left tackle at #2 overall.
Should they take Alabama's Andre Smith or Ole' Miss' Michael Oher? I figure you guys all saw quite a bit of both guys.
Andre Smith.
Edit to better answer that question - Andre has weight/size issues, but I think BAMA ran to the left about 89% of the time thanks to Andre. He's got a good character, great attitude, doesn't get in trouble. Oher would be a great hire, as well, but I've got to play favorites for my man Smitty. Oh, and basically no injuries to speak of.
OK, your case was nicely stated. One vote for Andre Smith. I like the "no injuries" part and I love the "great attitude" part.
And I meant to paste Andre Smith's career awards,
* 2006 SEC All-Freshman First Team
* 2007 AP All-SEC First Team
* 2007 Playboy All-American
* 2008 Outland Trophy
* 2008 AP All-SEC First Team
* 2008 AP All-American
* 2008 AFCA All-American
* 2008 CBS All-American
* 2008 ESPN All-American
* 2008 FWAA All-American
* 2008 Pro Football Weekly All-American
* 2008 Rivals.com All-American
* 2008 Sporting News All-American
* 2008 Sports Illustrated All-American
* 2008 Walter Camp All-American
...and was also a finalist this season for the Lombardi award.
I can't say much for Oher as I don't really know anything about him.
I would like to see the Rams pick Smith up, especially if Kenneth Darby is still with them next season. He got quite a bit of playing time near the end of the season and that made me happy.
QuoteI can't say much for Oher as I don't really know anything about him.
I would like to see the Rams pick Smith up, especially if Kenneth Darby is still with them next season. He got quite a bit of playing time near the end of the season and that made me happy.
He could make a nice compliment to Jackson. As long as he stays away from the refs!
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Yeah, that was funny as shit! Kinda embarrassing, though.
The Ram's WERE embarrassing this year. That play just epitomized it.
Oh yeah, this is gonna be good.
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8 months to go :-)
http://cfn.scout.com/2/834169.html
Nat'l Letter of Intent Day:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/notebook?page=notebook/signingdaypreview
Should be an exciting day... Lots of hat tricks, already (which I think are really lame and immature).
Our recruits blow
Just 1 of the Top 10 of PA?!
Drink some more Ensure there JoePA
Damn, we're doing good. Looking at possibly having four five stars.
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Drink some more Ensure there JoePA
capt, I hate to tell you this, but all the while you're making fun of people being old (JoPa) or suffering season ending knee injuries ( T Brady) and other things, the universe is taking note.
just a heads up
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Drink some more Ensure there JoePA
capt, I hate to tell you this, but all the while you're making fun of people being old (JoPa) or suffering season ending knee injuries ( T Brady) and other things, the universe is taking note.
just a heads up
Brady getting injured on my birthday was a gift from the universe that was made all the better now that we won the Superbowl.
And I think my payback already came when Florida sniped the #2 LB and top 10 player in the country Jelani Jenkins.
And I wasnt making fun of JoePa's age, just saying theres no excuse for only getting 1 of the Top 10 out of PA the year following an 11-2 season.
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Drink some more Ensure there JoePA
capt, I hate to tell you this, but all the while you're making fun of people being old (JoPa) or suffering season ending knee injuries ( T Brady) and other things, the universe is taking note.
just a heads up
Brady getting injured on my birthday was a gift from the universe that was made all the better now that we won the Superbowl.
And I think my payback already came when Florida sniped the #2 LB and top 10 player in the country Jelani Jenkins.
And I wasnt making fun of JoePa's age, just saying theres no excuse for only getting 1 of the Top 10 out of PA the year following an 11-2 season.
yeah, I'm pretty sure the universe has bigger plans than Super Bowl wins and football recruits
ROLL.
TIDE.
ROLL.
(w/ swagger)