Okay, so we had this thread last year and I loved it.
I also talked a lot of shit about the Buckeyes beating USC so you won't see that until it actually happens. I do think this would be the year to beat them with a freshman QB and some key losses. (like we had last year)
Buckeyes might not beat USC but they will win the Big Ten and get to another BCS bowl. Watch out for Pryor throwing the ball and not just running this year.
Anyone else as excited as me that College Football starts tomorrow? ;D ;D
Come on man, we all know the buckeyes are never going to beat USC.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
California Golden Bears!
ranked 12
estimated to finish second in Pac-10, behind USC, but
are the only ones with a shot at upsetting USC on 10/3
i got my season tix.
season opens at home this Sat. vs. Maryland.
i cannot wait
let's go already.
Quote from: r_ciao on September 02, 2009, 07:21:22 AM
California Golden Bears!
+1 Go Bears!
...and Go Nevada...kick Notre Dame's ass this week. ;D :-\
My 'Horns are looking strong. I'm just concerned about the defensive front and where the pass rush is going to come from. For all the talk of how great Will Muschamp (D coordinator) was at Auburn, I haven't been that impressed.
As usual in Austin, anything less than an NC will be a disappointment.
Quote from: Triple J on September 02, 2009, 07:35:48 AM
+1 Go Bears!
...and Go Nevada...kick Notre Dame's ass this week. ;D :-\
You'd better watch out. Lou Holtz thinks ND is going to the NC Game this year. That dude is a joke. I hate it when he talks about my Buckeyes.
Tomorrow night's game (Oregon at Boise State) is a great way to kick off the year.
Quote from: metallimonster on September 02, 2009, 07:53:21 AM
You'd better watch out. Lou Holtz thinks ND is going to the NC Game this year. That dude is a joke. I hate it when he talks about my Buckeyes.
Tomorrow night's game (Oregon at Boise State) is a great way to kick off the year.
Ya...Lou Holtz is delusional. [laugh] I doubt Nevada will beat them though.
Boise State is a good start. My wife went there, and her whole family lives in Boise...so we'll be watching. The yearly Nevada/Boise game is always a good time at our house as well!
I grew up in South Bend and loved ND as a kid. Always thought Lou Holtz was damn near a god.
Then I grew up.
I can't stand that program anymore. Charlie Weiss is a fat piece of shit.
I am going to the ND-USC game in October.......I love watching USC kick the shit out of Notre Dame in their own stadium.
BOOMER SOONER!
^^^^ [roll] I knew there'd be one.
;D
QuoteI am going to the ND-USC game in October.......I love watching USC kick the shit out of Notre Dame in their own stadium.
Got a friend who's a serious USC fan. Here's his bike.
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z312/Langanobob/TrojanBike.jpg?t=1251971356)
Quote...and Go Nevada...kick Notre Dame's ass this week. Grin Undecided
We're just looking at ND as a tune-up for Boise St!
USC alum here. USC/tOSU and USC/Cal are going to be really tough games this year. Can't say I'm thrilled about having Barkley in there but I have to trust Pete Carroll's judgement. There have been some real key injuries and ineligible players too. We may lose a few games here and there but we're still gonna kick the crap out of ND!
Quote from: Langanobob on September 03, 2009, 01:59:56 AM
We're just looking at ND as a tune-up for Boise St!
Man I hope they beat Boise this year. I've been listening to a lot of trash talk from my wife's family for the past few years! [roll]
Quote from: KEH on September 03, 2009, 07:01:40 AM
USC alum here. USC/tOSU and USC/Cal are going to be really tough games this year. Can't say I'm thrilled about having Barkley in there but I have to trust Pete Carroll's judgement. There have been some real key injuries and ineligible players too. We may lose a few games here and there but we're still gonna kick the crap out of ND!
The Buckeyes had some injuries and used a true freshman QB so no excuses if we win this year. ;D Trying not to get to excited yet. The offense sucked last year, waiting to see how things look against Navy. Also hard to get hyped for a team that I respect. Supposedly there is a ban on booing for the whole game.
The only way OSU will win is if Tressel can actually adapt his game plan, which he never has been able to do.
That is why they get worked in every bowl game by the SEC / Pac 10 / etc.
OSU severely lacks speed.
I love how people say this^^^ I get it from you Jud because you live in Cbus and are not a Buckeyes fan. I would not want Gator or USC news, stories and fans shoved down my throat all day either.
Tressell is .500 in BCS games. Check Stoop's record- 2 for 7 in BCS bowls. Put in the fact that we beat a team that was a 2 or 3 touchdown favorite in Miami that was supposed to be the best team in college football history. It's not our fault we play in a crappy conference. I just don't get why the Buckeyes always get called out and the Sooners don't. They choke harder and more often than we do.
Pryor=Fastest QB in the country 40 in 4.33 (electronically clocked). A WR and CB on Big Ten winning 4x400. At skill positions we have plenty of speed.
It's not speed overall its speed on the lines that we have been lacking. We should have one of the best DL's in the country this year. The OL remains to be seen. If we get good play out of the OL than the sky is the limit for Pryor even without Beanie.
I think the Sooner's do get called out. They are notorious for choking in the big one.
Quote from: Triple J on September 03, 2009, 08:20:58 AM
I think the Sooner's do get called out. They are notorious for choking in the big one.
They do but not nearly as bad as the Buckeyes. Although I am surprised we are ranked as high as we are. Really would have liked to be ranked around 10.
Oh Jay, you crack me up
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
I heard that conversation last night at a bar between a LSU fan and two OSU fans (or the rest of the bar for that fact).
I really have no idea, I don't watch much OSU football or pay attention to any games all that much, I just like watching on the weekends.
I do agree.........the Big 10 blows. Michigan needs to get their shit together, so does Penn St.
Quote from: metallimonster on September 03, 2009, 07:35:01 AM
The Buckeyes had some injuries and used a true freshman QB so no excuses if we win this year. ;D Trying not to get to excited yet. The offense sucked last year, waiting to see how things look against Navy. Also hard to get hyped for a team that I respect. Supposedly there is a ban on booing for the whole game.
Lol. No excuses here. It's shaping up to be a great, evenly matched game.
I heard that Terrell Prior (sp?) is 6' 6" and can run a 4.4 40yrd
that is make the beast with two backsing impressive.
Quote from: Triple J on September 03, 2009, 08:20:58 AM
I think the Sooner's do get called out. They are notorious for choking in the big one.
Absolutely they do. Down here we like to call 'em Choklahoma ;D amongst far worse things.
Both Stoops and Tressel started out well in big games but have since had a poor stretch. Either way, they're both outstanding coaches who will turn around that trend eventually, just as Mack Brown turned around his big game failures over time.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 03, 2009, 09:43:13 AM
I heard that Terrell Prior (sp?) is 6' 6" and can run a 4.4 40yrd
that is make the beast with two backsing impressive.
As I stated above- Electronically Clocked at a 4.33 40yrd.
Dude is magic. Doesn't even look like he's running fast.
I think because he is so tall, it doesn't look like he is moving.
He needs to step up his passing game, I think he will be great if he can get dropping into the pocket.
Supposedly that is the plan. As Tressell put it "He has the keys to the car and the reigns are off".
Can't wait untill Saturday to see if that is true.
Are they playing a JV team or is it a real game?
The Navy Midshipmen. Leading rushing team for the past 4 years.
Still should be over in the 2nd Qtr.
Wow, that's somewhat of a normal first game.
better than Bowling Green or Youngstown State [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
That USC game should be interesting; I'll be avoiding downtown that night.
Win or lose = RIOTS
Yeah, the Sooners suck in post season....hopefully they'll do better this year.
I look for either Texas or Oklahoma against Florida in the championship game.
Boise State easily beats Oregon!
Didn't see that one coming.
Plus, Oregon's Blout will likely get suspended for post game punch. Childish idiot. Can't wait to hear what the NCAA has to say about that.
If I had to pick allegiance to one college team, it would unfortunately be the Indiana Hoosiers.
My parents both went to college there, along with my oldest brother who played football for 2.5 seasons.
However, the Hoosier's are just disappointing to watch.
Example: Last night.
holy shit..........they won.........sort of.
1-0 nonetheless.
Quote from: swampduc on September 03, 2009, 09:53:22 AM
Absolutely they do. Down here we like to call 'em Choklahoma ;D amongst far worse things.
Both Stoops and Tressel started out well in big games but have since had a poor stretch. Either way, they're both outstanding coaches who will turn around that trend eventually, just as Mack Brown turned around his big game failures over time.
I always call Oklahoma the Ohio State of the big 12... Mostly just to get my Buckeye friends wound up.
To tell the truth, I respect both teams. Just give me two really strong teams fighting it out on a Saturday afternoon and both laying it all on the line and I am a happy person. I don't even turn on the NFL until after the bowl games are over. Say what you like about the BCS, every game is do or die. NFL doesn't even come close.
Of course, as a Nebraska fan, I haven't had much room to talk trash recently. Here's hoping for the turnaround to continue!
Quote from: r_ciao on September 03, 2009, 11:43:09 PM
Boise State easily beats Oregon!
Didn't see that one coming.
Plus, Oregon's Blout will likely get suspended for post game punch. Childish idiot. Can't wait to hear what the NCAA has to say about that.
It would have been worse if the cop hadn't of stopped him from hitting that fan too. Dude, needs a wake up call. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets 3 games or more.
On the bright side, punch looked good. Could have a career in MMA. ;)
Quote from: r_ciao on September 03, 2009, 11:43:09 PM
Boise State easily beats Oregon!
Didn't see that one coming.
Plus, Oregon's Blout will likely get suspended for post game punch. Childish idiot. Can't wait to hear what the NCAA has to say about that.
I hope he gets suspended for the season. He should have really spent the night in jail for that display of animal intelligence.
mitt
Quote from: mitt on September 04, 2009, 06:27:07 AM
I hope he gets suspended for the season. He should have really spent the night in jail for that display of animal intelligence.
mitt
agreed!
Yes, it is football but going over and punching him after the helmet is off?! He should lose his scholarship over it!
Texas [thumbsup]
Still hoping UofM wins a few games.
Quote from: IZ on September 04, 2009, 07:25:07 AM
Still hoping UofM wins a few games.
Yeah me too. Michigan is starting to make the Big Ten even worse. I'd be surprised if they get to .500. Rich Rod's arrogance is causing some really big problems within that program.
2113 days since Michigan beat Ohio State ;D
not to mention the school is now investigating claims they practiced longer than the allotted NCAA time
Things aren't going well up there in Ann Arbor
but
their academic programs are still strong and better than Ohio State's ;D
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Blount should get a 3 game suspension for the punch to the BSU player. It was uncalled for, but who knows what the BSU player said to him to provoke it. Granted Blount was trash talking before the game so he had it coming, but the BSU guy should have showed more class in winning. The BSU coach should suspend his player for a half, or maybe a whole game, for provoking the whole thing.
Blount should be suspended for the season for going after the fans though. That was ridiculous.
BSU looked tough. Their defense manhandled Oregon all game. [thumbsup] Their QB is going to be crazy good by his senior year. He made some very nice throws.
^ The nationwide exposure of Oregon/Pac10 and Boise St/WAC didn't do much for the Pac10 either. Just wait'll Saturday when Nevada whips the Frightened Irish and WAC stock will go even higher.
As a Nevada fan I just don't like Boise St, only because they beat us regularly in recent years. But they have a great team, a great coach and a great program. It was an impressive game last night, especially the first half. I can't fault them too much for not being able to maintain the same intensity level for 4 quarters.
Quote from: Langanobob on September 04, 2009, 08:44:14 AM
^ The nationwide exposure of Oregon/Pac10 and Boise St/WAC didn't do much for the Pac10 either. Just wait'll Saturday when Nevada whips the Frightened Irish and WAC stock will go even higher.
As a Nevada fan I just don't like Boise St, only because they beat us regularly in recent years. But they have a great team, a great coach and a great program. It was an impressive game last night, especially the first half. I can't fault them too much for not being able to maintain the same intensity level for 4 quarters.
I think it helped the WAC more than it hurt the PAC-10. The WAC is still a weak division outside of a couple teams though. People like to bag on the PAC-10 as being weak, but they were 5-0 in bowl games last year. It's not a weak division...Oregon just isn't that good of a team. I'm a Cal fan (and alumni) though, so I get tired of hearing the "PAC-10 is weak" criticisms.
I agree about Boise...I'm a Nevada alum also...and remember when we used to own BSU. But, they're a good team with a great coach. I'd be a fan if I didn't like Nevada. Hopefully Nevada can beat the Irish this weekend, and give BSU a tough game later on. Kaepernick just needs to learn how to pass more effectively...which he should be able to do with Ault as his coach. That guy always develops great QBs. Ault also has to learn how to win the big game. Hopefully this is the year! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Triple J on September 04, 2009, 07:45:25 AM
Their QB is going to be crazy good by his senior year. He made some very nice throws.
I liked the ESPN quote....
Moore isnt very big. Or fast. And he doesnt have much of an arm....
[laugh]
defense won that game. no first downs by oregon in the first half. yikes.
Oregon suspends Blount for season for sucker punch (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090905/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_t25_oregon_blount)
mitt
^^^ I'm usually all for strong disciplinary action in these cases, but I think the whole season is too much. I guess the prior history of missing team meetings last winter made a difference.
Also thought it sucked that the BSU player got NOTHING.
^ I think time will tell with Blount. They didn't cancel his scholarship and I don't think they kicked him off the team. If his behavior is perfect from here on out I have a feeling they may re-instate him towards the end of the season. However, that seems to be a real big "if" and a real big "may".
This is a tough situation since the Boise guy did start it. And if he'd been mature enough to not taunt, Blount would still have his career. The Boise guy I hope at least learned to be careful who he messes with. That was a very strong punch and if he'd caught it full face, which he would have were it not for Coach Peterson's interference, his career might be over too.
paper today said blount's done. including bowl game, if any... but he will still practice with the team and keep his scholarship
Remember though, it wasn't just the punch - it was the fracas after.
mitt
Um, Buckeyes? USC's a little better than Navy. Even if USC started 22 freshmen, they'd be better than Navy. Might wanna show up next week.
Univ of Akron went up against Penn State today AND BEAT THE SPREAD!!! 31-7. GO ZIPS! (hahahaha)
Quote from: Langanobob on September 04, 2009, 08:44:14 AM
Just wait'll Saturday when Nevada whips the Frightened Irish and WAC stock will go even higher.
So much for that. :'(
One of the better WAC teams got their asses handed to them. :-\
Quote from: Langanobob on September 04, 2009, 08:44:14 AMJust wait'll Saturday when Nevada whips the Frightened Irish and WAC stock will go even higher.
Yep, They really looked scared. [laugh]
Quote from: Triple J on September 05, 2009, 05:17:30 PM
So much for that. :'(
One of the better WAC teams got their asses handed to them. :-\
Yeah, it was a vicious hoax to think that we even had a chance. BSU and ND would be an interesting game.
Quote from: redxblack on September 05, 2009, 04:29:21 PM
Univ of Akron went up against Penn State today AND BEAT THE SPREAD!!! 31-7. GO ZIPS! (hahahaha)
Had to do something impressive christening that fancy new stadium. ;D
I'm still thrown off a little by Sunday football. ???
The Sooners ???
mitt
Quote from: mitt on September 06, 2009, 07:32:27 AM
The Sooners ???
mitt
They didn't look sharp even with Bradford, but I still think they would have won if he hadn't been injured. Bradford is the heart and soul of that offense; if Texas or UF lost their starters, they'd probably look just as bad. The backup looked atrocious, and Stoops' playcalling under pressure stunk, as usual.
On the plus side, if that Jones kid is still playing in October, the Horns are gonna shred him [evil]
Quote from: Langanobob on September 05, 2009, 06:30:55 PM
Yeah, it was a vicious hoax to think that we even had a chance. BSU and ND would be an interesting game.
shit, WE looked better than that in december against the irish lol
of course, needing a 4th quarter comeback against central freakin' arkansas means it's going to be a looooong season for hawaii
At least Cal put the smack down on Maryland. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
UW also looked surprisingly tough against LSU.
Quote from: metallimonster on September 03, 2009, 11:03:34 AM
The Navy Midshipmen. Leading rushing team for the past 4 years.
Still should be over in the 2nd Qtr.
Or not until Navy's poor play call on the 2 pt conversion in the 4th quarter. Go ahead and wipe the sweat from your brow. USC is coming for OSU...and then there is Penn State...
When you really get down to it, they should just give Florida the trophy now. The SEC in general is awsome.
I love the "non BCS" schools that crash the party. The BCS is the worst thing to happen to college football. Too many deserving teams are left out at the end of the year. TCU, Utah, Boise state, (and I am probably missing one or two) all should have been in the mix last year, but b/c of that stupid rule about only 1 non BCS school getting in...
(for the record, I am a Rutgers and Miami fan)
Quote from: Triple J on September 06, 2009, 03:13:08 PM
At least Cal put the smack down on Maryland. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Go Bears! I was at the game. It was great! I wonder who set the kickoff time. ESPN2? 7pm PST against an east coast team. Gotta love it b/c last year when Cal went to MD, kickoff was 9am PST.
Javhid Best was awesome but pulled when game was clearly in the bag. Gotta ensure he gets his ESPN highlights and lasts the season. QB Riley is looking confident. TD passes spread around to four different receivers? Defense looks great. These are just warm up games until 10/3 when USC comes to town. Next week should be a great game, USC v Ohio State. Go Buckeyes.
Ciao!
Man o Man am I not confident at all the the Buckeyes will win. In fact I'm looking to another USC blowout.
I just hope they were overlooking Navy with and ahead to USC.
Quote from: teddy037.2 on September 06, 2009, 12:30:34 PM
shit, WE looked better than that in december against the irish lol
of course, needing a 4th quarter comeback against central freakin' arkansas means it's going to be a looooong season for hawaii
Yeah, you need June Jones back and Nevada needs a new coach too. When we went with the pistol formation on 4th and inches...
I am a fan of two teams, Nevada and USC. So, my day will come!
Those buckeye's are in troubbleeee.......
Quote from: Langanobob on September 08, 2009, 06:47:33 AM
and Nevada needs a new coach too. When we went with the pistol formation on 4th and inches...
I agree...Ault still can't win the big one. [roll] He also can't hire a coach who can think for himself. The last coach he hired when he was AD was the loser from University of Idaho. Great move....hire the coach from the team who's ass you consistently kick. [roll] [roll] He needs to do what UW did this year, or what the Nevada basketball team did a few years back...hire a talented assistant from an established program (and pony up the $$ required to do so). Until that happens, Nevada will always be mediocre.
^
Nevada has a different Athletic Director now and she's on record as saying if Ault doesn't win, he's outa there. It's difficult since he is singlehandedly responsible for upgrading the program. He's the one who schedules teams like Nebraska and ND but then he's the one who takes the heat when we get blown out.
When he came back yet again to coach this time there was some discussion that the game had passed him by. He's done OK but not great. The basketball program has had three good coaches in a row now (including the new current Coach Carter ) but that's a problem too because after one or two winning seasons the coaches take off for bigger name schools. Don't know how BSU keeps ahold of Peterson.
Everyone playing Oklahoma the next few weeks is welcome after Clawson took the Heisman winning QB out.
It wasn't a pretty win, but we'll take it.
GO BYU!
Quote from: Autostrada Pilot on September 08, 2009, 08:05:57 AM
Everyone playing Oklahoma the next few weeks is welcome after Clawson took the Heisman winning QB out.
It wasn't a pretty win, but we'll take it.
GO BYU!
On behalf of the University of Miami Hurricane faithful, Thanks!
PS. Noles Blow
Quote from: damianS4RS on September 08, 2009, 09:21:17 AM
On behalf of the University of Miami Hurricane faithful, Thanks!
PS. Noles Blow
One hell of a game!
Anyone else catch that amazing ACC showdown last night?!?!?! I couldn't believe the way Clemson never gave up. Even down 24 pts before halftime.
I LOVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL!
Well here we go. Collision in Columbus tonight.
Starting to feel a little more confident. All the Buckeyes need to do is stop the run and make Barkley win the game for USC. Pryor needs to run often and we need to score early to keep all 105K people in the crowd in the game.
Going to be way optimistic here- Buckeyes 33- Trojans 28
^ Absolutely no way the Trojans only score 28 points :)
But we'll know in a few hours [popcorn]
The bigger question is..........
how bad will the rioting be afterwards?
win or lose, couches are getting lit on fire and gear gas deployed.
I would be very surprised if OSU can beat the Trojans.
I kind of like USC, always have. However, I think it is purely based on their mascot as I've always loved reading about Troy and the Trojan war.
ND vs Michigan first!
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 12, 2009, 07:14:08 AM
ND vs Michigan first!
D*mn..I was on the edge of my seat the last few minutes of that one! Freshman QB is looking confident. [thumbsup]
Texas [thumbsup]
Go USC! [evil]
**big night for the freshman QB class!! [beer]
Roll on you Bears! California Golden Bears, that is.
Expected victory 59-7 over E. Washington.
Too bad OSU couldn't pull out the win vs USC. I was really hoping that USC would fall, damn.
Ciao!
I might have to start a thread to track my make the beast with two backsed up night!!!
ND vs. Michigan:
god damn. you win 3 games last year and the game this afternoon? make the beast with two backs yeah Michigan. That true freshman QB looked make the beast with two backsing fantastic
OSU vs. USC
Jim Tressel - You make the beast with two backsing blow. Stop coaching or hire an offensive coordinator.
Your last possession in the first half - are you make the beast with two backsing serious? You blew the game right there by giving USC 3 points.
USC Quarterback - You are a huge douchebag arrogant prick. You had two good drives: the last one in the first half and your last one in the second half. Hats off to you because those are what counted.
This game was boring as hell.
hahahahahaha to Michigan State to losing to Central Michigan. Go to my Mother who went there for two years before transferring to IU.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 12, 2009, 11:09:12 PM
hahahahahaha to Michigan State to losing to Central Michigan. Go to my Mother who went there for two years before transferring to IU.
Fire Up Chips! [cheeky]
The s/o was going to CMU when I met her. Yeah, can't believe they beat MSU but..there have been worse BIG-10 beatdowns by smaller schools.
UM/Appl. State. :-[
GO BULLS!!!
Cricket Sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8E_zMLCRNg#normal)
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 19, 2009, 07:12:27 PM
Cricket Sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8E_zMLCRNg#normal)
Thats the sound in southern california right now. ;D
Almost lost last week to a "far inferior OSU" and then did lose to Washington this week. Methinks they are a bit overrated as usual. At least a U of M fan like myself knows that they were lucky to win vs. ND last week and I put no high hopes on this season just because of that lucky win.
The U is looking good! It's been a couple of years done here in South Florida that we've had hopes that the season would be decent.
The Canes have put the rest of college football nation on notice. Next up: Virginia Tech. Then, OU gets their wuppin'.
Looks like my Huskies are back! ;D [evil]
Quote from: duccarlos on September 19, 2009, 10:24:24 PM
The U is looking good! It's been a couple of years done here in South Florida that we've had hopes that the season would be decent.
I'm tellin you what, Miami looks really really good. Not sure that they have faced a really good defense yet but we will find out next weekend. That is the game of the day next Saturday.
Quote from: gojira on September 20, 2009, 01:38:01 PM
Looks like my Huskies are back! ;D [evil]
Good for the rest of the Pac-10.
Go Cal Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quack Quack Quack.
The Bears drowned in the Duck Pond.
IU got so skull make the beast with two backsed against Michigan.
make the beast with two backs the review idea; it didn't work.
How could they possibly have called that an interception when the rule clearly states the offensive team retains possession???
also.....damn, I wish Weiss's fat ass would have lost to Purdue last night. The alumni want his head.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 27, 2009, 06:21:09 AM
IU got so skull make the beast with two backsed against Michigan.
make the beast with two backs the review idea; it didn't work.
How could they possibly have called that an interception when the rule clearly states the offensive team retains possession???
also.....damn, I wish Weiss's fat ass would have lost to Purdue last night. The alumni want his head.
+11ty billion
WOOhoo IOWA upsets PENN STATE.... :-* :-* :-*
for the second year in row!
Bulls beat the Noles 17-7!!! [drink]
That Cal game was the worst display of a team not being prepared I have ever seen I think. It's one thing to lose...it's another to get flat blown out 42-3.
Jeff Tedford...FAIL!
Jud,
While I think IU should have got that completion. It doesn't really matter at all. IU better get that 16K seat stadium ready for next Saturday because my Buckeyes are going for shut out number 3 in the big "night game".
Really was hoping for Cal to win that game. Wanted to play them in the Rose Bowl. After seeing Iowa beat Penn State last night there is no one I am afraid of in the Big Ten. Does help that the Hawkeyes have to come to the Shoe to play. Was thinking that the Penn State game would be at night but now it looks like we'll get Iowa at night
Quote from: metallimonster on September 27, 2009, 08:53:55 AM
While I think IU should have got that completion. It doesn't really matter at all. IU better get that 16K seat stadium ready for next Saturday because my Buckeyes are going for shut out number 3 in the big "night game".
They won't shut out the hoosiers.
Is Ohio State going to show low class at IU by trashing their campus like they did about 10 years ago?
I knew the U would have their issues in the rain, but damn. It's not like they don't get enough rain in South Florida.
Quote from: duccarlos on September 27, 2009, 09:43:53 AM
I knew the U would have their issues in the rain, but damn. It's not like they don't get enough rain in South Florida.
Yeah, that was a really painfull game to watch.
Rain, schmain, VT had to play in the same conditions. Miami started to believe their own hype. It looked like the O llne and the entire defense never got off the bus.
Quote from: Triple J on September 27, 2009, 08:24:36 AM
That Cal game was the worst display of a team not being prepared I have ever seen I think. It's one thing to lose...it's another to get flat blown out 42-3.
Jeff Tedford...FAIL!
WTF??????
:( :'( ???
:'( :'( :'(
next week vs USC should be interesting
go bears!
Quote from: r_ciao on September 27, 2009, 10:26:28 PM
WTF??????
:( :'( ???
:'( :'( :'(
next week vs USC should be interesting
go bears!
Ahhh, so that was the problem. Cal got caught looking ahead to USC. Oops.
I don't get how the coaches poll can have Cal still above Oregon. I mean come on, was there any aspect of the game that they weren't completely thrashed on?
Same with Penn State and Iowa. Penn State has played absolutely no one other than Iowa and they're still ranked higher. That is why I think the coaches poll needs to be disclosed so we can see who is voting for who.
All I've got to say is that my Buckeyes are back in the Top Ten! I also want to tell Iowa good luck. I want them to be undefeated when they come to the shoe!
I think a lot of teams are believing th hype. USC has not impressed me at all. Neither has Ohio State. Oklahoma lost their QB for a few games and they're playing like they lost half their team. The only team that has looked like they really want it is Florida [puke]
Don't take me the wrong way.
I just want to finish undefeated and win the big ten for a trip to the Rose Bowl. Last thing I want is for the Buckeyes to get thrown to the wolves (i.e. Florida) in another NC game.
While USC might be overrated, but just remember that Barkley, McKight, and Mayes didn't play agianst Washington because our defense creamed them except for 2 drives. OSU's defense it stout and our defensive line is the best in the country. We made Juice look like a little pregnant dog.
Offense is still underachieving and I'm not sold on Pryor yet, but the O-line has been playing better and if Pryor keeps the mistakes down (big if) we win the rest of our games. Would like to play Chokelahoma, Cal, VT, or even Cinnci in a bowl game.
eventhough Penn had a dismal performance Saturday night, I think they will beat OSU in State College.
also....watch out for my Hoosiers ;D
Penn State had a bunch of problems with Iowa's defensive line getting pressure and OSU's is even better. By that time hopefully the offense will be clicking. Don't see Penn State as a problem. Iowa-yes, Wisconsin- maybe (they like to beat us at home) but not Penn State. Not even going to mention. Big Blow because they might be the most overated team in the country.
http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10140366/USC's-Johnson-seriously-hurt-in-weightlifting-accident (http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10140366/USC's-Johnson-seriously-hurt-in-weightlifting-accident)
GO BLUE
BUCK THE make the beast with two backsEYES!!!
GO BLUE!!!
Just found this thread...
Some thoughts from an ex-coach:
PAC-10 suffers from its own relative strength- they beat each other up.
Big-12: No defense. They all play the spread offense which means the defenses never really see a team of blue-chip athletes playing a physical style. Ohio St was on its way to beating Texas in the bowl last before Beanie Wells got injured.
WAC- Boise St is for real.
SEC- probably more talented teams up and down than any other conference.
ACC- Zzzzzzzzzz...
Big East- Coma
Ivy- takes competition seriously.
Petrino at Arkansas and Rodriguez at Michigan cannot lose enough for me.
I have been a SoCal fan since I was a little kid (in the days of black and white TV). They need to keep winning now, and praying for someone to knock off Florida.
^^^ I am admittedly a Horns diehard, but Texas played their worst half of the season last yr against OSU in a game Texas clearly didn't want to be in, and was still barely down to the Buckeyes. Not taking anything away from OSU; they showed a lot of heart, but Texas played a subpar game and still won.
BOISE
BOISE
BOISE
;D
Quote from: JEFF_H on October 02, 2009, 10:46:12 AM
BOISE
BOISE
BOISE
;D
+1
Never thought I'd say that, living near Reno, but gotta give credit where credit is due [thumbsup]
Off of MSN Fox Sports:
Straight out of Crompton:
Each week, we like to tip our cap to some of the best college football blogs. This week's post worth highlighting comes from the Alabama-based Tidefans.com, in which a thread emerged reporting on Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton's father being escorted out of Neyland Stadium after arguing with a pack of fellow Tennessee fans who were heckling his son.
It's been a tough start to the season for Tennessee QB Jonathan Crompton. (Joe Murphy / Getty Images)
One 'Bama commenter's take: "He probably took a swing at the guy, but missed completely and hit somebody three rows up."
Another: "If this is true, it means that at least SOMEONE in the Crompton family has some fight in them. That's nice to see."
Gotta love SEC fans. There's nothing like them.
To read the entire chain, check it out here. (http://www.tidefans.com/forums/football/93335-jonathan-cromptons-father-escorted-stadium.html)
Pretty damn funny after watching him in the Florida game.
Kind of off-topic, but I have been following the great wailing and gnashing of teeth that has come out of Lubbock since TTU lost a close one at UH last weekend. Actual quotes from the Red Raider scout.com forum
"Those who say humidity wasn't a factor was obviously not at the game. My daughter threw up from heat exhaustion and we left the game to go home...before halftime."
"Their bodies are acclimated to playing in Houston. Our's are not. How are you going to prepare a team psychologically to deal with those conditions? It's impossible."
It was 84 (eighty four) degrees at kickoff. That's Fahrenheit. It dropped to 77 by the end of the game.
TTU fans are some of the whiniest out there. I've also never seen any bunch more willing to accept "moral victories" - listen to 'em talking about the loss in Austin a couple wks ago, and they'll have you thinking they should be a championship contender for "only" losing by 10.
THere is a SEVERE Hurricane warning for Land Shark stadium Saturday night!!!!!!
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on September 28, 2009, 09:44:13 PM
GO BLUE
BWAAAA HAAAAA HAAAAAAA!
Finally Michigan gets exposed for the overated crappy ass team that they are. Michigan State's defense is horrible and they had they're way with Tate for all but 10 minutes of the game. A great 4th qtr drive by Michigan but wait until you face a real defense like Iowa or Ohio State. If you think Michigan State's d-line got a lot of pressure you have no idea what is coming for you in November.
If there is going to be an upset, it will be in Bloomington tonight.
Go Hoosiers
Jud,
You're my bud and I've got your back but you're smoking crack. Thanks for trying to rile me up while I'm at work on a Saturday. Buckeyes win by 24 easily. Just because Indiana moved the ball against Michigan don't think they can when they face a team that actually plays defense.
Michigan's offense is on track but Rich Rod needs to realize you have to play defense in the Big Ten. He got by in the ACC at WV not playing any but he'll get creamed every year in the Big Ten.
Quote from: metallimonster on October 03, 2009, 11:54:00 AM
BWAAAA HAAAAA HAAAAAAA!
Finally Michigan gets exposed for the overated crappy ass team that they are. Michigan State's defense is horrible and they had they're way with Tate for all but 10 minutes of the game. A great 4th qtr drive by Michigan but wait until you face a real defense like Iowa or Ohio State. If you think Michigan State's d-line got a lot of pressure you have no idea what is coming for you in November.
Don't get me wrong, I do love Michigan Football. However, I think they made a mistake by completely shit-canning the system they had when they brought Dick Rod on board. My personal opinion is that they simply needed to get a little more aggressive with their play calling than the ultra conservative style they had.
I still hope OSU loses tonight.
My picks for an enjoyable Saturday evening: Maimi over the Sooners, USC over Cal.
Glimpses I caught of this afternoon's games show that Iowa and Va Tech are not the real deal.
Any real Michigan fan knew coming into the season that they were not going to be Great this year. I have been a Blue fan for many many years but just from watching the first four games I knew they were going to lose a few games this year. To say they are overrated though is kind of a stretch.
Over rated is a top five team who loses to an unranked opponent (USC along with a few others). I think that being ranked close to 20th after going 4-0 and only having one slightly good win (ND) is pretty appropriate.
I do not like how people jumped on the Tate Forcier bandwagon. His stats are OK but when you watch him play he is not as good as people are playing him up to be. The U of M defense has also less than impressed me so far this year as well which is the biggest disappointment. MI has always had a very solid defense both on the ground and in the air and this year I dont think they could stop a sneeze let alone any halfway decent offense.
Quote from: metallimonster on October 03, 2009, 12:24:47 PM
Jud,
You're my bud and I've got your back but you're smoking crack. Thanks for trying to rile me up while I'm at work on a Saturday. Buckeyes win by 24 easily. Just because Indiana moved the ball against Michigan don't think they can when they face a team that actually plays defense.
Michigan's offense is on track but Rich Rod needs to realize you have to play defense in the Big Ten. He got by in the ACC at WV not playing any but he'll get creamed every year in the Big Ten.
Actually, WVU is in the Big East.
The CANES BABY!!!!!!!!
Randy Shannon for President!!
Miami has the athletes, but they need more experience in order to avoid mistakes.
So much for Cal this year. WTF. :'(
Quote from: rockaduc on October 03, 2009, 02:03:56 PM
Actually, WVU is in the Big East.
Sorry, exchanged one crappy league for another, but hey heres to Cinnci running the table and going to the NC.
Quote from: Triple J on October 04, 2009, 07:27:32 AM
So much for Cal this year. WTF. :'(
Sad, sad game ??? :'(
The season is NOT over.
Hopes for a BCS Bowl (like the Rose Bowl) or a Pac-10 championship ARE over.
We still have a chance for a decent season, it just won't be great like so many fans wanted/expected.
I will guarantee that Cal will NOT lose next week. I'll bet anyone!
Big talk? Yeh. But I can back it up. We have a bye week.
I'm still a fan. go bears!
Ciao!
So, who do we like next week, Florida or LSU? Auburn and Alabama also 5-0. The only good thing about the SEC is that they have to play each other. I can live with an SEC team being #1, but the football gods cannot allow Texas to get there.
Are people going crazy in Columbus, OH because the AP poll has Cincinnati ranked ahead of OSU?
Of course, Boise St. is ranked ahead of USC, and I think the PAC-10 is the 2nd strongest conference after the SEC.
Now, someone explain to me how VaTech ranks ahead of the Trojans after being extended by Duke? The ACC is just not that strong a league; it's sort of on-par with the Big-12.
Nobody really cares here about Cinnci being ahead of us. In fact most people want Cinnci to win. They're a great offensive team but play in an easy league. We do have problems with Cinnci fans and players trying to say that they are the best program in the state which is a joke. I would love to see the Buckeyes play Cinnci next week and see what happens. No doubt in my mind the Buckeyes would cream the Bearcats.
Right now it doesn't matter who's ahead of the Buckeyes. No way do I want to go to the NC so winning the Big Ten puts us in the Rose Bowl no matter what we are ranked.
Huskers vs. Missouri Thursday night! Woooohooo, Go Big Red!!!!
Yeah, the SEC is good, I hear all about it every day [roll]. But they're not nearly as good as they give themselves credit for. The bottom of the Big 12 is weak, but I'll stack the top of the league against anyone. Texas hasn't looked as good as last yr, but my Horns are coming around. We'll see where we are when we play OU. Bradford will almost certainly be back for that. And speaking of OU, they've lost 2 1 pt games, both of which were largely a result of the absence of their Heisman-winning qb. How many of you think UF would be a championship contender without Tebow? Comparing the Big 12 to the ACC is ludicrous.
Yeah, they play good defense in the SEC. They also play atrocious offense. Arkansas can score 40+ on UGA, and LSU can barely manage 20, with A LOT of help from the refs? And I'm supposed to believe that LSU belongs in the top 5? Heck, UGA would be no better than the 4th best time in the Big 12 South, let alone the conference, as proven by the game against Ok St. The only balanced teams in the SEC are Bama and Florida. Rankings outside the top 3 this yr are pretty much by default, kind of like 2007.
And Jason, +1 Go Big Red. Nebraska still has the classiest fans in college football. It's hard to muster any hatred when ya'll come to Austin ;D
Quote from: swampduc on October 05, 2009, 05:29:10 AM
And Jason, +1 Go Big Red. Nebraska still has the classiest fans in college football. It's hard to muster any hatred when ya'll come to Austin ;D
Why thank you very much Swampduc.
For the record, I root for/follow teams from the Big East, Pac Ten, and Acc (and the ACC is in there b/c my team left the Big East).
Now, I love it when people talk about the SEC teams not being very good (yes, I am talking about all you Big Ten and Twelve fans). When the best teams from those conferences have the opportunity to prove themselves on the biggest stage (The National Championship), they prove that they are just average at best, and at worst, slow and confused, all while getting out coached.
To back this up, I submit this: since 2004, The SEC has had 2 teams (Florida and LSU) win the NC 4 times. THe BIg 12 has 1 champ (Texas) and the Pac 10 has 1 champ (USC). We can put this another way: Going back to 1999 The Big 10 is 1-2 in the NC game; The Big 12 is 2-4; The ACC is 2-4; THe Pac 10 is 1-1; and the SEC is 5-0.
edit: The point being, The SEC has the best teams in college football right now...it is OK to admit it.
I will now donn my fire proof suit and await the barrage...
+1 on the SEC.
Big 12, as I said in an earlier post, suffers from most of the teams playing the spread offense. They do not match up well against teams that have athletes and can run the ball.
As much as I hate to admit it, the SEC is the deepest league with the most talent.
Swampduc, I think you're wrong about the Big 12. Just like the Big Ten, the top 3 teams are really good but the rest of the conference is mediocre to suck. If you can't play D you don't win games against the SEC (not that I would know being a Buckeyes fan). This is true for the PAC 10 and Big East too.
A really good Thursday night game tonight. Heres to hoping it starts off a crazy weekend. Florida beats LSU but if Meyers puts in Teabow he is a bad coach. That kid needs at least another week off. MMA fighters get an automatic 90 day suspension for concussions. They can win off they're defense because LSU has no offense to speak of.
Oh yeah, and people putting the Buckeyes on upset alert agianst the Badgers are smokin rocks.
Quote from: swampduc on October 05, 2009, 05:29:10 AM
The bottom of the Big 12 is weak, but I'll stack the top of the league against anyone. Texas hasn't looked as good as last yr, but my Horns are coming around.
I didn't say that the Big 12 was as good top to bottom; I said that the top of the league compared well with anyone. I hear ya'll about the SEC's record in BCS championship games, with BCS being the operative term (USC in 2003 would be an example of a team that may have gotten jobbed, much as I hate them and hate to admit it). I also feel that Florida was fortunate to play the 2nd best team in the Big 12 for the NC last year. I think Texas was clearly better than Choklahoma last year. Just my opinion, and I made it clear from the start that I'm a Horns homer ;D
And MM, I agree that Tebow probably shouldn't be playing against LSU, but I think he will. And I wouldn't be so sanguine about UF's chances of winning in Tiger Stadium without Tebow. That's a tough, tough place to play. It's loud in there to the point of being just about disorienting. Over 90k drunk-ass Cajuns is a scary thing ;D
I guess I did take you wrong. My point was more that the Big 12 gets a lot of love by the media where really they are about the same as the PAC and Big Ten.
I actually like Texas but remember it took a last minute TD drive (which I'm not saying wasn't easy for Colt) for the Horns to beat the Buckeyes last year. They were better than OK and maybe they weren't so up for the Feist but I think Florida would have beat them just as easily. In all reality USC keeps killing themselves with losses to mid level PAC ten teams. They were the only team that could have beat Florida last year.
I think he will play too and end up getting a lot more hurt. You also have to take into consideration that I want Mccoy to win the heisman so Archie remains the only 2-time winner.
IMO- the strength of a conference is based on the number of high-level athletes on all the teams, top to bottom. I think the SEC is #1 in this regard. I think the Pac-10 is 2nd. The other conferences have a team (Boise) or a few teams (Texas, TCU, OK) with those kinds of athletes, but not from top to bottom.
Of course, a conference could be very competitive among its own members, but not have a team or teams with superior athletes to match up with the top teams from other leagues. In other words, the Ivy League is very competitive, but its best wouldn't have a prayer against the best in the ACC.
This all is a result of recruiting. Then there's coaching itself: Some coaches do a better job with a group of athletes than others. I like Pete Carroll; obviously, Urban Meyer does a great job.
As an opinionated type, I can't stand Bobby Petrino and Rich Rodriguez. To me, they exemplify everything that's bad about big-time college sports.
Just sayin'....
Rammer Jammer Yellowhammer, Give 'em HELL Alabama. ;D
Quote from: JasonV on October 05, 2009, 01:12:34 PM
Why thank you very much Swampduc.
I second that. I stayed up half the night just to watch the game and LOVED it. It is nice to have Bo Pelini in his rightful place again. Maybe not the best showing by either team in the first three quarters, but honestly how much can you do in that type of weather.
As far as the Horns go, that is definately the team that I cheer on in the 12 south. Great times watching them the last few years while the Huskers have been down. Their championship against USC was beautiful. The cockiness after the game from Leinart was inexcuseable.
As far as the SEC goes, good conference. No doubt about it. But not perfect.
The season will sort itself out. As long as I get a great final game between two deserving teams I'll be happy. For the first time in a while I am hopeful of a possibilty for a win against Oklahoma this year. Huskers have a long way to go to get there though.
A quick scan of today's results:
Auburn and LSU no longer undefeated as the SEC begins its war of attrition.
Ohio St lays a lickin' on Wisconsin
Texas struggled for a half before pulling away from Wisconsin
Michigan loses... Again.
Oklahoma welcomes Sam back.
TCU wins again.
Now, is Oregon for real?
Is Alabama going to be there at the end of the season?
Is VaTech that good?
I love parity, and I am still rooting for USC to makeit to the championship game.
Quack Quack.
The season is starting to sort itself out. Some great match-ups to look forward to as these games become more and more important.
I meant Texas over Colorado up there.
I see USC has crept to No. 6.
Texas-Oklahoma this week, right? Well, Bradford is back and it would help further muddle the rankings if the Sooners knock of the Horns.
I have to check the schedules, but I'm guessing that Alabama and Florida do not play each other in the regular season.
Florida St has 3 straight losses for the first time since... Gawd, man walked on the moon? Bowden will step down at the end of the season, especially if the losing continues. It's time.
In the parity stakes, TCU and Oregon are doing well.
Quote from: nicrosato on October 11, 2009, 08:25:57 PM
I have to check the schedules, but I'm guessing that Alabama and Florida do not play each other in the regular season.
No, we do not play each other regular season.
Florida and Bama will eventually play in the SEC championship, I see Bama pulling out a close one this year and being the eventual NC.
Finally the pollsters see that Texas is a little weak this year. Upset alert for the Longhorns this week.
Orgeon looks better every week here is to hoping they beat SC and get to the Rose bowl.
Now to my Buckeyes. Damn the defense is good but Pryor keeps taking steps backwards. The D manned up and was on the field for 45 minutes of game time. Horrible play by the offense but to their credit they didn't touch the ball for an hour and 5 minutes after the TD drive late in the 2nd. I don't get how Pryor can look so good on one drive and so horrible the rest of the game. The defense will get us a Big Ten championship but we'll get creamed in the BCS (again!) if Pryor doesn't get better.
Dude, Pryor sucks
He won't get any better.
I disagree. He can and will be a really good passer if Tressel/Bolman use him the right way and call better plays. I put most of the bad offense this week on Tress. Against Indiana they called way more aggressive plays and TP had 3tds passing, completed passes to 8 different receivers, and had a rushing TD. The offense played mostly out out of the shotgun and was effective. But then again IU got stomped by Virgina. This week against a better D-line in Wisconsin they played more out of the I and tried a lot of power running plays. Also, after the 3rd quarter (which OSU's offense ran 2 plays in) Tress went into Tressel ball which is run on three plays and if you don't get the first, punt.
The ESPN talking heads are degrading Texas' ranking because of their schedule so far. We'll see Saturday vs. OK.
The same pundits are jumping on the VaTech bandwagon. And, they all feel Alabama is the real No. 1.
I don't know what to say about Ohio St. Tressel is obviously conservative. But, they do play excellent defense. I just think that they don't have another big-time playmaker at running back or receiver to take some of the load off of Pryor.
It is really going to be interesting the 2nd half of the season.
Quote from: metallimonster on October 12, 2009, 08:20:18 AM
I disagree. He can and will be a really good passer if Tressel/Bolman use him the right way and call better plays. I put most of the bad offense this week on Tress. Against Indiana they called way more aggressive plays and TP had 3tds passing, completed passes to 8 different receivers, and had a rushing TD. The offense played mostly out out of the shotgun and was effective. But then again IU got stomped by Virgina. This week against a better D-line in Wisconsin they played more out of the I and tried a lot of power running plays. Also, after the 3rd quarter (which OSU's offense ran 2 plays in) Tress went into Tressel ball which is run on three plays and if you don't get the first, punt.
Those are all moot points, bro.
From the style of coaching.......he sucks
You may be right bud. You may be right.
But Purdue, Minnesota, and New Mexico State the next three weeks can give him some practice where we will be in no trouble of losing. The last three weeks (at Penn State, Iowa at home, and at Big Blow) will be the keys to the season. I still think OSU is easily the best team in the Big Ten.
Certainly the best defensive team...
Quote from: cyrus buelton on October 13, 2009, 06:45:28 AM
Those are all moot points, bro.
From the style of coaching.......he sucks
I don't think Tressel sucks. He is actually a pretty good coach...as long as OSU isn't playing in a big bowl game. When that happens he folds like a lawn chair and OSU gets humiliated. Pretty much like Bob Stoops.
Just to be fair Tress is .500 in BCS bowl games. That includes a National Championship against a Miami team that most talking heads were calling one of the best teams ever. Stoops is 2 of 8 with one NC.
Yes, I remember that game :'(
Quote from: metallimonster on October 13, 2009, 03:38:42 PM
Just to be fair Tress is .500 in BCS bowl games. That includes a National Championship against a Miami team that most talking heads were calling one of the best teams ever. Stoops is 2 of 8 with one NC.
That was not Tressels recruiting class and it took a super human effort to win it.
^^^Yeah, and Stoops won his NC with someone else's recruits too.
I'm disappointed in the play of my Horns this year, and Bama deserves to jump up in the polls. Last year, Texas played like more than the sum of its parts; this year, it's less. The talent level has been down the last couple of years, but now it's really starting to show, especially at HB. How on earth does the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS not have a star RB right now?! We only lost a few senior starters, but it seems to have made quite a difference, especially the loss of Quan Cosby at WR. Hope we start improving dramatically against OU, like we did last year.
Boise beat Tulsa last night and, in doing so, probably made the case that it is barely a Top 10 team.
Quote from: nicrosato on October 15, 2009, 12:02:58 PM
Boise beat Tulsa last night and, in doing so, probably made the case that it is barely a Top 10 team.
+1 Either Tulsa is way better than their unranked status indicates, or (and this is more likely) Boise State is like Notre Dame and is way O V E R-----R A T E D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: nicrosato on October 15, 2009, 12:02:58 PM
Boise beat Tulsa last night and, in doing so, probably made the case that it is barely a Top 10 team.
I'm guessing they'll drop a couple places after that game.
I think they deserve to be top 10...I don't know about #5 though. That said...all teams have a sub par game once in a while, usually an away game. At least Boise won theirs! Look at Oregon...they're looking very tough lately, and are ranked 13...but laid a serious egg against Boise, as they were flat dominated the entire game. It is very hard to look flawless for an entire season.
If Boise goes undefeated this year they will deserve a BCS bowl game, whether people think they are overrated or not. Two undefeated seasons in a row is very difficult...even in the WAC...and should earn Boise the opportuniy to prove they aren't overrated.
I'll be at the ND-USC game this weekend in south bend.
highly unlikely I'll go due to ticket prices and tailgating.
It rocks there [thumbsup]
eventhough I hate ND with a passion
Good Sat Day so far.
Iowa beats badgers. And Ohio state losing to purdue.
Correction purdue beats Ohio state!
Go hawkeyes!
The Boilermakers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [clap] [clap] [clap]
Weren't the Buckeyes supposed to win out the rest of the year? That's what I kept hearing...
Texas keeps winnin. Not pretty, but they're winning. Who would've thought Colt would look so mediocre this year?
Iowa..damn! [thumbsup]
Quote from: swampduc on October 17, 2009, 07:59:33 PM
Texas keeps winnin. Not pretty, but they're winning. Who would've thought Colt would look so mediocre this year?
Has Gilbert seen any time on the field yet?
Only a little mop up time in earlier games. He's looked alright though.
QuoteIf Boise goes undefeated this year they will deserve a BCS bowl game, whether people think they are overrated or not. Two undefeated seasons in a row is very difficult...even in the WAC...and should earn Boise the opportuniy to prove they aren't overrated.
Oklahoma a few years ago, and Oregon this year also thought Boise State was over-rated. They seem to have the ability to go to the well and do what it takes to beat whoever they're playing. Can you imagine the team that Coach Peterson could put together if he worked for one of the majors schools?
I knew we'd get our revenge for the ND-Nevada game when ND-USC time came! But I have to hand it to ND, they didn't go quietly.
I agree hands down that Boise deserves a BCS bowl game, just not THE bowl game. Should be interesting when the BCS rankings come out tonight given the upsets that occured yesterday.
Yes, the initial BCS rankings will be very interesting. Neither Florida or Texas looked particularly dominating. I'm guessing that Iowa moves into the picture. With Georgia Tech beating VaTech, you would think that the Yellow Jackets may slip in, too, My Trojans will be in the top group, I'm sure.
Alabama is sure to be #1.
Quote from: duccarlos on October 17, 2009, 05:07:37 PM
Weren't the Buckeyes supposed to win out the rest of the year? That's what I kept hearing...
Well I make the beast with two backsing thought so. That is why I drove 4 make the beast with two backsing hours to go to Purdue to be there to see the beat down in person. make the beast with two backs Pryor, he should have been benched. 4 make the beast with two backsing turnovers by him alone, also the offensive line blows my dick. We lose 2 more games easily.
Looks like FL is still #1
sorry for your loss, Jay, but I was rooting for Purdue. They needed an upset like that.
Troy Pryor make the beast with two backsing blows.
I was too busy getting hammered beyond belief at Notre Dame
Here are the complete B.C.S. standings:
1. Florida
2. Alabama
3. Texas
4. Boise State
5. Cincinnati
6. Iowa
7. Southern California
8. Texas Christian
9. Louisiana State
10. Miami
11. Oregon
12. Georgia Tech
13. Penn State
14. Virginia Tech
15. Oklahoma State
16. Brigham Young
17. Houston
18. Utah
19. Ohio State
20. Pittsburgh
21. Wisconsin
22. Arizona
23. West Virginia
24. South Carolina
25. Kansas
Ouch for OSU.
That loss to Purdue about puts them out of BCS contention.
Jay,
Did you find Rock Bottom on 86th in Indy?
Oh boy...you should hear all the crying going on around here today...Iowa shuld be top 5! :'(
Shut up you make the beast with two backsing babies! Iowa is now and always will be a mediocre team and with the Big Ten blowing goats this season, they have yet to face anything even remotely resembling a BCS top 5 team.
And while my Wolverines ain't the best thing out there, I am still commited...or maybe should be commited?
Wish Florida would have lost and OK would have held on...would have made for some interesting shit up top...
I'd love to see Michigan beat OSU in the Big House
For some strange reason, I prefer 'BAMA being #2. Can't explain it.
It was nice to see Arkansas put an inordinate amount of pressure on the Gators. I hope that plants a little seed of doubt that will grow if 'BAMA gets to play them in the SEC Championship. The only bump in the road for us is LSU... Les Miles being the luckiest man in college football and all. Gawd, I hate the Bayou Bengals. [bang] [bang]
Quote from: duccarlos on October 17, 2009, 05:07:37 PM
Weren't the Buckeyes supposed to win out the rest of the year? That's what I kept hearing...
Apparently the Bucks read it too, and didn't bother to show up for the game. I'm glad they lost (and I'm an OSU grad), playing like that! Let Purdue have a little happiness! Pryor would have had two more interceptions, if the Purdue defenders could have held onto the ball. It was like he was throwing with his eyes closed.
I thought Bama was going to be #1 after Florida's game.
I think Charlie Weiss's fat ass better put his house up on the Market in South Bend.
He's done.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on October 19, 2009, 11:02:46 AM
I think Charlie Weiss's fat ass better put his house up on the Market in South Bend.
He's done.
[laugh] [laugh]
I too hate that arrogant bastard. "Strategic advantage" my ass!!!!!!
I usually gives college coaches the benefit of the doubt for the first 3 years. Once their recruiting class is playing, then they have no excuses.
Interesting and kinda funny article from the Seattle Times that ranks the football strength of the major conferences.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/budwithers/2010118669_withers23.html (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/budwithers/2010118669_withers23.html)
#1 - SEC
#2 - PAC-10
I like how the Big 10 is "yesterday's conference".
Interesting article overall though.
Nice find [thumbsup]
The Big Ten has spent too many of recent years being unpredictable. Makes for some fun football but weak bowl teams.
While I would lik to say the Big Ten is still strong, it really is "yesterday's conference". Hope things turn around over the next few years.
Cal Bears are back in the BCS Top 25!
Ciao!
Quote from: ZLTFUL on October 23, 2009, 09:22:57 AM
The Big Ten has spent too many of recent years being unpredictable. Makes for some fun football but weak bowl teams.
While I would lik to say the Big Ten is still strong, it really is "yesterday's conference". Hope things turn around over the next few years.
Yeah, Michigan's all-new high powered offense sure is proving that this year. [roll]
Quote from: ZLTFUL on October 23, 2009, 09:22:57 AM
the Big Ten is still strong, it really is "yesterday's conference". Hope things turn around over the next few years.
Well, at least we have Oh..
[puke]
Yeah, right! I'd never say THAT!
OK, I don't really care about college football as a whole, but I have been monitoring the insanity level of Lubbock after TTU lost to UH weeks ago. Last weekend, TTU lost to A&M, who have been going through a cycle of sucking real bad. Needless to say, the Raider Nation should shut down the campus and burn down all the buildings (http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=188&f=1650&t=5004092), coming off such an upset.
Actual quotefrom the Scout.com forum.
Leach, McNeil, Meyers, Hance, and the regents should all be sent to Guantanamo. The assistant coaches should be staked over fire ant mounds. The cheerleaders should all have Scarlet letters sown onto their clothes. Anyone owning Tech gear should be sentenced to two years as a member of the Corps at AtM. All kids of Tech alumni should be sent to Siberia for deprogramming. The stadium is now cursed and should be filled in and buried. The city of Lubbock should be fined $1,000,000 for every man woman and child who live there. There's really no other option for the Red Raider Nation after being so utterly embarrassed by the performance of our football program.
I am not shitting you.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u107/cusdenm/ducks.jpg)
Quack Quack Baby!!!!!!!!!!
Yup, they sure kicked SoCal's butt.
So the Buckeyes travel to State College on Saturday. Bucks win an ugly defensive game by 3. Penn State's offense will fold just like it did agains Iowa. Pryor makes a big play in his home state.
Quote from: metallimonster on November 06, 2009, 09:48:03 AM
So the Buckeyes travel to State College on Saturday. Bucks win an ugly defensive game by 3. Penn State's offense will fold just like it did agains Iowa. Pryor makes a big play in his home state.
Positive or negative big play? ;D
Big game between LSU and Bama this weekend. Ideally, I'd like to see LSU beat Bama, then Bama beat UF. Leaving my Horns to play some poor schmucks like Iowa in the NC game [evil]
Won't happen, but it would be nice.
Very Funny Swamp,
Big play for the Buckeyes though he will throw 2 interceptions.
Forget it, Bama beats Florida in the SEC championship game. I think Texas can beat either of those teams though. Both of their offenses leave a little to be desired and the Longhorn's D is getting better every week.
Even if Ohio State gets beat by Penn State, Iowa won't make it out of the Shoe with a win.
The Buckeyes will be playing the Ducks (who have never beaten the Buckeyes) in the Rose Bowl.
I think Texas vs. Bama or UF would be a great matchup, but I'm still very concerned about our subpar running game. It's really good to see our defense stopping the run and creating turnovers. Nick Saban is always scary, though. At LSU that guy had almost 60 different blitz packages his players had to learn :o
I'll be a little more at ease if we can run through LSU this weekend. I hate Les Miles... he seems to always have dumb luck on his side. IF (and that's a big IF after that Tennessee game...) I'll be a little more confident in our abilities. I just need McElroy t snap out of his little fog. This past 3 games he's been less than impressive.
Oh well. Roll make the beast with two backsing Tide!!!
Quote from: swampduc on November 06, 2009, 10:05:04 AM
Big game between LSU and Bama this weekend. Ideally, I'd like to see LSU beat Bama, then Bama beat UF. Leaving my Horns to play some poor schmucks like Iowa in the NC game [evil]
Won't happen, but it would be nice.
If LSU beats Alabama then LSU would end up playing Florida in the SEC championship game. If they both end up with one conference loss, that is.
Quote from: metallimonster on November 06, 2009, 10:20:07 AM
Even if Ohio State gets beat by Penn State, Iowa won't make it out of the Shoe with a win.
The Buckeyes will be playing the Ducks (who have never beaten the Buckeyes) in the Rose Bowl.
If tOSU got beat by PSU and then beat Iowa, tOSU wouldn't be playing in the Rose Bowl unless Iowa also lost to either NW or Minn. Not an impossible scenario, but the only way tOSU can guarantee their trip is to win out.
I don't think tOSU, PSU or Iowa can play with the Ducks at the moment, but the fun part of college football is sometimes a team will shock you.
Sorry, wasn't clear. I know that if OSU gets beat by PSU they don't win the Big Ten. Just saying that they beat Iowa either way. Still believe that they win out and go to the Rose Bowl against Oregon.
Oregon is good and Ducks vs. Bucks would be a great game!
Quote from: metallimonster on November 06, 2009, 05:32:11 PM
Sorry, wasn't clear. I know that if OSU gets beat by PSU they don't win the Big Ten. Just saying that they beat Iowa either way. Still believe that they win out and go to the Rose Bowl against Oregon.
Oregon is good and Ducks vs. Bucks would be a great game!
I would
almost feel sorry for The Sweater Vest if that was the match-up. Another humiliating loss in a big bowl game.
Quote from: Dannyboy on November 06, 2009, 11:05:45 AM
If LSU beats Alabama then LSU would end up playing Florida in the SEC championship game. If they both end up with one conference loss, that is.
right, but in this fantasy world I've constructed, lsu also loses to Arkansas. Then all the sec fans sit around crying about how they all "beat each other up." it could happen ;D
Lets Go N A V Y!!!!
kick that fat pompus bastard's ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: swampduc on November 07, 2009, 06:08:20 AM
right, but in this fantasy world I've constructed, lsu also loses to Arkansas. Then all the sec fans sit around crying about how they all "beat each other up." it could happen ;D
Ah, gotcha.
I'm deeply conflicted about UT v UF. I grew up a Gator because my parents both went. Then I ended up at Ft. Hood and then Austin when I got out. Did my freshman year at UT before moving back to Jersey. [puke]
still hoping.
Cal Bears lose to Oregon State, again.
next week will be tough vs Arizona.
and now Stanfurd knocks off Oregon.
we are bowl eligible,
but these next two weeks will continue to be tough
ugh!
a Cal Bear fan, still.
Go Bears!
Quote from: rockaduc on November 07, 2009, 03:24:18 AM
I would almost feel sorry for The Sweater Vest if that was the match-up. Another humiliating loss in a big bowl game.
Or a blow out by Stanford? ;D
I want to feel good about the Buckeyes destroying the Lions but it just feels like Penn State isn't really that good. At All. Loved seeing all those fans with Terrelle Cryer Shirts with that blank "We just got upset at home" look on their faces.
Up next- Iowa who I feel really sorry for. No one wants to see an undefeated season and NC run go down the drain because of an injury though Northwestern was on their back up QB too. Its going to be really tough to beat the Buckeyes in the Shoe without Stanzi. Looks like a 5th straight Big Ten Title is in the future.
make the beast with two backsn' A.
Clemson
squeaks
by
Fla. St. last night. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Yea!
LA
Quote from: metallimonster on November 08, 2009, 07:50:57 AM
Or a blow out by Stanford? ;D
Make the beast with two backsing Ducks!!!!!! Stanford?!?!?!?!?! Ugggg. [roll] IF Oregon and OSU win out, it looks like a showdown in The Rose.
Stanford... :'(
OSU doesn't have to win out but just beat Iowa. Though Michigan really won't be a hard one. Oregon still have to beat Arizon, ASU, and Oregon State. I see Stanford or Arizona winning the Pac-10 (mostly because I don't want to play Oregon ;D)
Here's to hopefully Tressel's first trip to the Rose Bowl.
Quote from: metallimonster on November 08, 2009, 02:14:08 PM
OSU doesn't have to win out but just beat Iowa. Though Michigan really won't be a hard one. Oregon still have to beat Arizon, ASU, and Oregon State. I see Stanford or Arizona winning the Pac-10 (mostly because I don't want to play Oregon ;D)
Here's to hopefully Tressel's first trip to the Rose Bowl.
Write this down.
I hope Michigan loses to OSU this year. There is absolutely no reason to give RR any more hope of him keeping his job at UM.
This is one of the times when I do wish a loss for the Wolverines. Dick Rod is useless...be patient? make the beast with two backs you Dick Rod! I dislike you ALMOST as much as I want to piss on sweater vest.
That being said...I almost hope Iowa does get beat by OSU next weekend. Then I can sit back and laugh as they choke yet again and Oregon grinds 'em into dog meat.
Will admit, however much it makes my stomach churn, that Pryor was playing extremely well in Happy Valley...
Man you guys are down on RR. I would like to see him stay at least 4 more years. We're already at 5 wins in a row how about he gives us 10!
Seriously though, that guy is a huge prick. I hate the way he treats his players and staff on the sidelines.
God the BCS is absurd. USC ranked ahead of Oregon? Really?
So, uh... who's the next coach for the Irish? Can anyone still find excuses for Weis at this point?
We were talking abou that on Saturday. Weis has about 24 mill left on his contract. Even ND will have trouble coming up with that much to buy him out.
Sorry Cinnci- Kelly goes to the Irish ASAP.
anybody read this article on yahoo?
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=dw-boise110709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=dw-boise110709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)
thoughts?
(i also thought it is dumb USC is ranked above oregon. you know what would be a really good way to determine which team is better? have them play each other....oh wait they did :P)
Quote from: JEFF_H on November 09, 2009, 07:30:41 AM
anybody read this article on yahoo?
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=dw-boise110709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=dw-boise110709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)
thoughts?
Great article! It was only a matter of time for Boise. The big time schools only like to schedule easy non conference games. How about #2 Texas playing lowly Central Florida this week? [roll]
Boise is still a no win situation for the powerhouse schools. Disaster if they lose to a lowly (perceived) WAC team...expected if they win...despite the article saying that isn't the case anymore.
This is why a playoff is needed. The current BCS system is a bunch of BS that favors the established programs.
...and how about Nevada laying down 500+ rushing yards last night!? :o :o 4 separate players with over 100 yards rushing in the game! Sure it was against San Jose State, but damn...
Quote from: JEFF_H on November 09, 2009, 07:30:41 AM
anybody read this article on yahoo?
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=dw-boise110709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=dw-boise110709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)
thoughts?
(i also thought it is dumb USC is ranked above oregon. you know what would be a really good way to determine which team is better? have them play each other....oh wait they did :P)
it used to be that way years ago when Fresno State was MUCH better. i seem to recall they almost knocked off USC then nobody dared play them. it's a no-win situation for the big schools to play Boise St.
pollsters are still drunk on the thought that USC still belongs above Oregon. it's about time another pac-10 school wins the conference. just noticed that the pac-10 already has 6 teams bowl-eligible, more than any other conference! perhaps the toughest conference? even better than the SEC?
Texas originally had Arkansas and Utah scheduled as non-conference opponents. Both pulled out very late. And UT was forced to find replacements. We also failed to predict that Sam Bradford would get injured [roll]
take that into account when you talk about our strength of schedule.
And the PAC 10 is far and away the deepest conference this year. It's weak at the top though.
Quote...and how about Nevada laying down 500+ rushing yards last night!? Shocked Shocked 4 separate players with over 100 yards rushing in the game! Sure it was against San Jose State, but damn...
Nevada - Boise State is going to be an interesting game. Nevada has scored 60+ points in three games this year and leads the NCAA in rushing yards, I think by a mile.
Quote from: Langanobob on November 09, 2009, 09:45:02 AM
Nevada - Boise State is going to be an interesting game. Nevada has scored 60+ points in three games this year and leads the NCAA in rushing yards, I think by a mile.
Is it at Mackay...or on the stupid-ass smurf turf?
^ Had to check. The game is 7:15 p.m. Fri, Nov 27 at Boise State
Televised on ESPN2
Quote from: r_ciao on November 09, 2009, 08:37:24 AM
it used to be that way years ago when Fresno State was MUCH better. i seem to recall they almost knocked off USC then nobody dared play them. it's a no-win situation for the big schools to play Boise St.
pollsters are still drunk on the thought that USC still belongs above Oregon. it's about time another pac-10 school wins the conference. just noticed that the pac-10 already has 6 teams bowl-eligible, more than any other conference! perhaps the toughest conference? even better than the SEC?
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Lawyers from CBS are on their way to your house right now to sue you for libel... [roll]
Notre Dame should go after the Navy coach (whose name I can't spell). The previous Navy coach, Paul Johnson, is doing pretty well with Georgia Tech.
Football styles are cyclic. We're almost to the saturation point of the spread offense/ passing game style. A big-time program with big-time athletes that can run the option would have an edge against evenly-matched athletes.
Quote from: r_ciao on November 09, 2009, 08:37:24 AM
it used to be that way years ago when Fresno State was MUCH better. i seem to recall they almost knocked off USC then nobody dared play them. it's a no-win situation for the big schools to play Boise St.
That's because i lived in Fresno then...now live in boise.
Cities with lagging college football programs should pay me to move there. ;D
Would you consider South Bend or Ann Arbor?
Jeff, you think you could kill a program as well as improve it? If so, you want to move to Norman, OK? I'll pay for the move ;D
Quote from: nicrosato on November 11, 2009, 04:02:46 AM
Would you consider South Bend or Ann Arbor?
ND will be continue to be irredeemable as long as that fat pompus a-hole is coaching there. He is a genius...if you consider he has gotten much richer than his predecessor and has racked up the same winning %.
Quote from: rockaduc on November 11, 2009, 11:40:10 AM
ND will be continue to be irredeemable as long as that fat pompus a-hole is coaching there. He is a genius...if you consider he has gotten much richer than his predecessor and has racked up the same winning %.
They almost beat Navy this past weekend. How come he didn't get another contract extension after that?
My sarcasm detector is beeping at me...
When discussing the service academys, you have to take into account those kids have more demands on their time than most of us will ever see, and they are still fairly competetive in athletics. I have mucho respect for all of the service academy teams.
I seriously doubt that Randy's sarcasm was directed at Navy. I am pretty sure it was directed at Charlie Weis and the fact that no coach ever at Notre Dame has EVER been paid more for less and even got a contract extension to do it.
^^^ Exactly. Hell the Midshipmen almost beat my Buckeyes.
Can't wait for Saturday. Going to the game to see Iowa's season ended for good. Good luck in the Capital One bowl Hawkeyes!
34-9 Buckeyes
Ahh, yes. so obvious to me now...oops.
Quote from: metallimonster on November 12, 2009, 04:27:34 AM
^^^ Exactly. Hell the Midshipmen almost beat my Buckeyes.
Can't wait for Saturday. Going to the game to see Iowa's season ended for good. Good luck in the Capital One bowl Hawkeyes!
34-9 Buckeyes
You probably need to change your shorts right about now...we'll wait.
[beer]
GREAT SADNESS....
Great come back for awhile (at least with two minutes left in the game) Ohio fans looked like they were pooping in the pants in the stands, but in the end Iowa lost in OT...
Yes, rockaduc, my sarcasm was firmly directed to Charlie's ass as Ohio State and Notre Dame are the two teams I hate the most in College Football land. Typically, I add in the team that Michigan is playing, but I'm currently hoping for Michigan to continue losing so that Dick Rod is out of a job.
Actually, I think I'm going to start an online petition for Dick Rod to take over for Charlie at ND.
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on November 14, 2009, 07:37:08 PM
Yes, rockaduc, my sarcasm was firmly directed to Charlie's ass as Ohio State and Notre Dame are the two teams I hate the most in College Football land. Typically, I add in the team that Michigan is playing, but I'm currently hoping for Michigan to continue losing so that Dick Rod is out of a job.
Actually, I think I'm going to start an online petition for Dick Rod to take over for Charlie at ND.
:-[
god damn buckeye's made the rose bowl.
Can't wait to see who is going to whoop their ass for like 5 straight years in bowl games.
As for Notre Dame
Weiss should put his house on the market.
That fat make the beast with two backser is done.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 15, 2009, 08:20:22 AM
Can't wait to see who is going to whoop their ass for like 5 straight years in bowl games.
Most likely Oregon. OSU's D better come prepared!
Speaking of D- what the make the beast with two backs was that defensive game plan? Buckeye defensive line has been blitzing and rushing the QB all year and they do it like 4 times Saturday.
Don't worry after they chew up and spit out Big Blow and Dick Rod, the Bucks will be ready for the Ducks. At least we know what Defense is. Orgeon's offense is great but D not so much. Plus how many great defenses have they played this year? They need to beat Arizona and Oregon State so lets not get ahead of ourselves.
Anyone here think that TCU just might be the best team in the country? Their damn close to being better than Texas (Florida and Alabama not in conversation in my book). Most balanced team by far.
Quote from: metallimonster on November 15, 2009, 02:23:36 PM
(Florida and Alabama not in conversation in my book).
What? :-X
^^^ Sorry, just not impressed with either of those teams. To be the top team in the country you need to have balance and both of these teams struggle on offense at times. Texas has benefited by an easy schedule but seem to be playing well on offense and defense. TCU has beat more ranked teams than Texas and is in the Top 10 in total offense and total Defense. At some point one of these teams needs to get a chance at the NC. Not saying that Florida nor Alabama aren't good just not the top team in the country. They benefit from the love fest that the media has with the SEC. If you ask me, the PAC-10 has the most balanced and deep conference in the country.
^^ The people here in Al, think the Pac 10 is not as good as the SEC, and that the media
pays too much attention to them. I guess it depends on where you live. I really could care
less.
Quote from: metallimonster on November 15, 2009, 05:39:12 PM
If you ask me, the PAC-10 has the most balanced and deep conference in the country.
I agree. The SEC is very good too though.
I haven't watched TCU enough to know if they're the best team in the country. They definitely deserve a shot at the NC though...as does Florida, Alabama, Texas, Boise, etc. Bring on the playoffs already!! ;D
I have watched TCU several times this yr, and I'm not convinced they're near the level of the big 3. The depth of talent isn't there, and in a tough, physical game, I don't think TCU would last 4 quarters. That said, I'm going to enjoy seeing them in a BCS game. Hopefully they won't get stuck facing some chump like Cincinatti, so we can find out how good the Frogs really are.
And to those underestimating Bama and Florida, that's a mistake. Those are two of the nastiest defenses I've seen in a while, particularly Bama's.
As a Texas fan, I'm disappointed that the schedule hasn't been tougher, but OU and Ok St were both expected to be better this year than they turned out to be due to injuries and suspensions. Plus, both Utah and Arkansas pulled out of games with the Horns. Guess they figured an early season ass-whoopin' wouldn't be good for morale. It's kind of scary to think that Texas won't really be challenged until the NC game. Sounds almost like the sacrificial Buckeyes being fed to some rabid SEC defense, like in years past.
I might be a little overzealous with my thoughts on FL/AL and I know their defenses are good but ask AL how that worked out for them against Utah last year. These smaller schools play inspired while the big boys think they can't lose.
If there are 6 undefeated teams this year it will make the BCS look bad and hopefully spur some change and at least get us a plus one format.
I think OSU is losing to Michigan in the Big House.
At least that is what I am hoping
Nice try bud. If it wasn't for the ref's giving them the game against Indiana they would have no wins in the big ten. In fact Indiana is the only big ten team they have beat under RR. They'll score some points but this is the one game every year where Tress opens it up and actually trys to score every possession. With the defense having a mediocre game against Iowa they will be gunning for little Tate and his promise to take M to a bowl game.
Quote from: swampduc on November 16, 2009, 04:39:52 AM
I have watched TCU several times this yr, and I'm not convinced they're near the level of the big 3. The depth of talent isn't there, and in a tough, physical game, I don't think TCU would last 4 quarters.
I used to think this about the small schools...until Boise beat Oklahoma a few years ago. I still think it's true, just that it takes more than 1 game to play out. Another reason for...a playoff!! ;D ;)
Quote from: metallimonster on November 16, 2009, 05:49:35 AM
Nice try bud. If it wasn't for the ref's giving them the game against Indiana they would have no wins in the big ten. In fact Indiana is the only big ten team they have beat under RR. They'll score some points but this is the one game every year where Tress opens it up and actually trys to score every possession. With the defense having a mediocre game against Iowa they will be gunning for little Tate and his promise to take M to a bowl game.
You never know
Pyror had some impressive passing stats this weekend
17 for 19 equalling 94 yrds
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Triple J on November 16, 2009, 06:07:19 AM
I used to think this about the small schools...until Boise beat Oklahoma a few years ago. I still think it's true, just that it takes more than 1 game to play out. Another reason for...a playoff!! ;D ;)
Agreed. 1 game doesn't prove much in the long run. I mean, anyone think that the Stanford program will now be at the level of USC's going forward? After all, Stanford blew SC out. And as for Choklahoma, they are woefully underprepared in just about all their BCS games. I hope they keep Bob Stoops around for years [evil]
I am rooting for TCU to get to number 2 - I think it could happen, but they need a lot of help from Texas to loose.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 16, 2009, 06:22:37 AM
Pyror had some impressive passing stats this weekend
17 for 19 equalling 94 yrds
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
That's not on him that's on Tressell. He did what he was asked to do. As long as he doesn't throw interceptions than I'm okay with it. I think Tress's game plans kill Pryor's confidence and I'm really starting to not like the situation. You can see that TP is trying really hard to get better and not make mistakes but it is taking away from his natural abilities.
The guy can't throw. Period.
It's best that he doesn't throw.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 16, 2009, 11:26:28 AM
The guy can't throw. Period.
It's best that he doesn't throw.
who knows what will happen with pryor. However, watching Vince Young as a sophomore, I thought he would never become a decent passer. In his junior year, though, the offense was adjusted for vy's abilities and opened up. He completed 62% of his passes and led an offense that averaged over 250 yds in the air and on the ground. For this to happen with pryor, tressel would actually have to be willing to change though.
I agree that the SEC is overrated because of the media attention. The case can be made for the PAC-10. I would love TCU to get a shot at the championship. It would be great for the game if teams like TCU, Cinncinnati and Boise were in the conversation. Yes, they are not the year-in-year-out powerhouses of the big-time programs, but, as been proved by Boise and Utah in recent seasons, in any season, these teams can win in a one-game scenario.
I think the Big-10, the Big-12 and the ACC are down. That's opened the door for the "lesser" leagues such as the Big East and Conference USA. Competition!
Now, can Stanford get a little love? They certainly smacked my Trojans around after beating Oregon.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 16, 2009, 06:21:59 AM
You never know
Yup...Iowa going in was a 17 point underdog. Can't count out the other mediocre teams in the Mediocre Ten.
But Randy is right...every loss is another loss closer togetting Dick Rod the make the beast with two backs out.
At this point, I can't decide who I want to piss on and light onfire after drinking kerosene worse...Dick Rod or Faggy Sweater Vest...
Man you guys are haters. I've been routing for Blow to win that past few weeks. A 7-5 season and a crappy bowl would be perfect for me. That way RR stays and that "Faggy Sweater Vest" can continue to own Big Blow (7-1). What does that say about your program if you can beat our suposedly overrated team and coach. And don't say its because of RR either, he owned Carr too.
Oh and keep hating on OSU for making the Big Ten look bad in the BCS. Weasels-
1-3 in BCS bowls (3 consecutive losses), Buckeyes- 4-3 (3 consecutive losses and most wins by any team in Big Ten by 2). In fact the Badgers are the only other team with a winning record. Not our fault we're the best team in a mediocre conference. I route for all Big Ten teams except when they play OSU.
2188 days and counting pregnant doges.
Plus we owe you for the Cooper years.
Did I miss some convo about Ohio State getting blown out in the Rose Bowl?
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 18, 2009, 09:56:26 AM
Did I miss some convo about Ohio State getting blown out in the Rose Bowl?
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
no. it just happens again and again and again.
You can almost set your watch by it.
Man, I was sweating during the Ducks game!!!!! Whew! Close one. Very good game though.
I think ND losing at home to U-Conn will about wrap up the Charlie Weiss years.
Good riddance you fat make the beast with two backs.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 22, 2009, 05:01:42 AM
I think ND losing at home to U-Conn will about wrap up the Charlie Weiss years.
Good riddance you fat make the beast with two backs.
+11ty billion
Also, a big thank you to Cal for helping to simplify the Pac 10 mess. Ducks win the civil war and they go to the rose.
Quote from: rockaduc on November 22, 2009, 03:35:04 AM
Man, I was sweating during the Ducks game!!!!! Whew! Close one. Very good game though.
Was a very good game. Made me feel better too. Oregon will struggle with OSU's defense. The spread scares me but I think a Ducks and Bucks Rose Bowl will be awesome. Tressell will have to open it up because we will HAVE to score points.
Oh and here is to RR and little Taint for handing us the outright Big Ten Title.
Great Oregon/Arizona game! [bow_down]
The Oregon/Oregon State game should be epic!! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Oh yeah...GO BEARS. ;D May not be going to the Rose Bowl, but at least they beat Stanfurd!
I noticed the commentator on last night's game (Kirk Herbstreit) made the point that the PAC-10 is tougher than the SEC top to bottom. He pointed out that the SEC was Florida and Alabama and not much else.
Quote from: Triple J on November 22, 2009, 10:48:37 AM
Great Oregon/Arizona game! [bow_down]
The Oregon/Oregon State game should be epic!! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Oh yeah...GO BEARS. ;D May not be going to the Rose Bowl, but at least they beat Stanfurd!
+1
When Oregon beats OR St. in the Civil War, and all else plays out, there will be a four way tie for second place in the Pac-10!
The Cal/Stanfurd Big Game was awesome for both teams, just better for Bears fans.
Roll on you Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The axe stays in Berzerkeley!
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 18, 2009, 09:56:26 AM
Did I miss some convo about Ohio State getting blown out in the Rose Bowl?
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
No but Metallimonster is being proactive in his defensiveness. ;) [cheeky]
But then when you blow any major bowl game you play in, you have to get your excuses and defenses ready early.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: ZLTFUL on November 23, 2009, 11:20:10 AM
No but Metallimonster is being proactive in his defensiveness. ;) [cheeky]
But then when you blow any major bowl game you play in, you have to get your excuses and defenses ready early.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/powerRankings (http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/powerRankings)
This has not been a scintillating season. It got weirder again this weekend. GaTech, Pitt and Oklahoma St losing; Texas and Cinncinnati with unimpressive wins; Alabama did not dominate Auburn. Florida did dominate Fl State, but that went according to form.
Let's hear it for TCU-Boise St in the BCS Championship. At least it would be exciting.
Gerhardt embarassed the irish last night.
That guy is good.
Quote from: nicrosato on November 29, 2009, 04:49:02 AM
Let's hear it for TCU-Boise St in the BCS Championship. At least it would be exciting.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 29, 2009, 05:17:57 AM
Gerhardt embarassed the irish last night.
That guy is good.
That was fan-makes the beast with two backsing-tastic!!!!!! Good bye Weis.
anyone catch the end of the USC v UCLA game?
USC's got the game in the bag, has possession of the ball, takes a knee to end the game.
UCLA calls a time out for no competitive reason. the score was already 21-7.
USC gives them a F.U. touchdown pass to run up the score.
benches clear.
classic rivalry! Pete Carroll's got some balls!
Read about it Sunday. Neuheisel, the UCLA coach, didn't take umbrage at the gratuitous TD. Dismissed it as part of the rivalry.
Quote from: rockaduc on November 29, 2009, 11:42:37 AM
That was fan-makes the beast with two backsing-tastic!!!!!! Good bye Weis.
Weiss was supposed to stay on the West Coast and recruit, but flew back to South Bend with the Team instead.
I bet his Sunday morning meeting with the Athletic Director went well........
I guarantee all season alumni and boosters have been calling the AD going:
"Hey, you know that check I write every year? You won't get one if you don't start winning and fire Weiss"
"Hey, I'll contribute xxxxx dollars to the "Fire Weiss Fund."
Quote from: r_ciao on November 29, 2009, 07:51:18 PM
anyone catch the end of the USC v UCLA game?
USC's got the game in the bag, has possession of the ball, takes a knee to end the game.
UCLA calls a time out for no competitive reason. the score was already 21-7.
USC gives them a F.U. touchdown pass to run up the score.
benches clear.
classic rivalry! Pete Carroll's got some balls!
That was great! [clap] UCLA's timeout was lame.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on November 30, 2009, 06:04:11 AM
Weiss was supposed to stay on the West Coast and recruit, but flew back to South Bend with the Team instead.
I bet his Sunday morning meeting with the Athletic Director went well........
I guarantee all season alumni and boosters have been calling the AD going:
"Hey, you know that check I write every year? You won't get one if you don't start winning and fire Weiss"
"Hey, I'll contribute xxxxx dollars to the "Fire Weiss Fund."
He's done. They're calling a conference.
Quote from: Triple J on November 30, 2009, 06:18:44 AM
That was great! [clap] UCLA's timeout was lame.
The timeout was lame, but Carroll loses the right to cry the next time someone hangs half a hundred on his ass.
And nicro, BSU and TCU are NC teams? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: swampduc on November 30, 2009, 08:08:38 PM
And nicro, BSU and TCU are NC teams? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Yeah they don't play the tough games like Florida does [roll]
I'd love to see TCU-Florida for the NC. Guess that means I have to root for Nebraska.
Quote from: DCXCV on December 02, 2009, 08:59:25 AM
Yeah they don't play the tough games like Florida does [roll]
I'd love to see TCU-Florida for the NC. Guess that means I have to root for Nebraska.
And for UF to get to the championship, they'll have to get past Bama, or vice versa. Think that's an easy one?
As far as scheduling goes, I've got a lot more respect for TCU than I do for Boise State. They knew their schedule in-conference would be a lot easier than anyone else's (that matters). They go out and schedule one tough team. They get what they deserve.
I think both of these teams try and schedule better opponents and no big time school wants to play them. Boise just offered a million dollars to any big time program that will play them.
By the way Boise beat that one tough team, who is playing for the Pac-10 (best conference) title tonight.
Lets go Ducks. Really want it to be Ducks and Bucks in the Rose.
OSU will lose. Again.
Maybe but not when they play your Butler Bulldogs in a couple of weeks (BB)
Quote from: metallimonster on December 03, 2009, 03:52:50 AM
Most assuredly but not when they play your Butler Bulldogs in a couple of weeks (BB)
Fixed it for ya... ;)
Quote from: metallimonster on December 03, 2009, 03:52:50 AM
Maybe but not when they play your Butler Bulldogs in a couple of weeks (BB)
wrong thread, bro.
My bulldogs will have no problem with OSU.
Quote from: swampduc on December 02, 2009, 08:39:27 PM
And for UF to get to the championship, they'll have to get past Bama, or vice versa. Think that's an easy one?
As far as scheduling goes, I've got a lot more respect for TCU than I do for Boise State. They knew their schedule in-conference would be a lot easier than anyone else's (that matters). They go out and schedule one tough team. They get what they deserve.
Go back a few pages. BSU tries to schedule as many tough non-conference teams as they can. Teams are now backing out on them.
Florida has played some pretty lame teams this year as well...FIU, Troy, Charleston Southern. [roll]
I get what you're saying...Florida definitely has a tougher schedule in the long run...but they schedule some very weak out of conference games. Why don't they schedule BSU in the next couple years? ;)
I also don't think BSU is a NC caliber team...but they should be given the opportunity. Playoff system...NOW!!! ;D
It is galling that Texas, barring a loss to Nebraska in the Big 12 championship game. has a very good chance of playing for the national championship. They're in what is arguably the weakest of the major conferences. If they don't make it to the championship, maybe one of the bowls can figure a way to have Texas play TCU. That would settle a lot of things.
The other scenario is that Alabama-Florida play a rematch in the BCS title game.
Quote from: nicrosato on December 03, 2009, 10:47:35 AM
The other scenario is that Alabama-Florida play a rematch in the BCS title game.
Won't happen. I think a similar situation presented itself a few years back. Nobody wanted to see a repeat. You'd have everyone yell, "Derby!"
Ciao!
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 23, 2009, 03:43:41 PM
http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/powerRankings (http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/powerRankings)
WTF?
Oregon ranked 5th and BSU 8th?
Didnt they beat them fairly convincingly??
and this comment-
QuoteCould anyone in the top five shut down the Duck attack?
um, maybe not but #8 held them to 8 points.
Quote from: JEFF_H on December 03, 2009, 12:44:48 PM
WTF?
Oregon ranked 5th and BSU 8th?
Didnt they beat them fairly convincingly??
and this comment- um, maybe not but #8 held them to 8 points.
Football voters have short memories... a loss in game one means less than a loss in the last couple of weeks... plus strength of schedule... I am a duck fan... but I am not saying that I think the rankings are always correct.
Quote from: JEFF_H on December 03, 2009, 12:44:48 PM
WTF?
Oregon ranked 5th and BSU 8th?
Didnt they beat them fairly convincingly??
and this comment- um, maybe not but #8 held them to 8 points.
Oregon should be higher.
There are 5 top 25 teams in the PAC-10, including Oregon...and Oregon has beaten 3 of them. Should be 4 if they beat OSU tonight.
BSU has only beaten 1 ranked team.
Not to say BSU isn't an extremely good team...but strength of schedule
should count for something. I'd love to see a rematch, and see is BSU is really that good, or if Oregon just had an off day.
Meh, this system is retarded.
It has turned college football into a fantasy football game of stats
The best way to find out if one team is better than another one is to have them play each other.
find a way for the BCS to make money with a playoff system like they do with bowls
Quote from: JEFF_H on December 03, 2009, 01:17:10 PM
The best way to find out if one team is better than another one is to have them play each other.
find a way for the BCS to make money with a playoff system like they do with bowls
Agreed.
I don't see what the problem with a playoff system is. They'd still have bowl games...the major bowls would just be part of a playoff. The remaining bowls would be for those ho didn't qualify for the playoffs.
I think they'd make more money...with as popular as March madness is for basketball, I have to think that a similar thing for football would be even more popular!
Quote from: nicrosato on December 03, 2009, 10:47:35 AM
It is galling that Texas, barring a loss to Nebraska in the Big 12 championship game. has a very good chance of playing for the national championship. They're in what is arguably the weakest of the major conferences. If they don't make it to the championship, maybe one of the bowls can figure a way to have Texas play TCU. That would settle a lot of things.
The other scenario is that Alabama-Florida play a rematch in the BCS title game.
Galling? Ok, say you're the AD at Texas. You've got Oklahoma, Ok St, and Texas Tech in your division. This year, you've also got Mizzou and Kansas, both of whom were good teams in the last few years. You're telling me that you could have predicted that ALL those teams would have bad years? Ok, so you go out and schedule Utah and Arkansas in non-conf play. Both of them pull out, I guess figuring an early season ass-whoopin' wouldn't be a good thing when you're building a program. How is that Texas' fault? Apparently, in this thread, BSU gets credit for good teams not wanting to play them. Texas doesn't.
Now, I know lots of people don't like this, but it's part of the real world: respect is earned, and it takes time. Miami and FSU in the '80's weren't suddenly handed NC opportunities; they worked their way there over time. BSU has had a few good yrs playing mostly chumps and running up gaudy stats, kind of like the U of H Cougars in the 90's who also rode a gimmicky system and weak schedules to some success. Like U of H, BSU will get a reward: they'll be in a major bowl game. Even better, BSU probably won't face a juggernaut like those UH teams ended up facing. That helps their odds. Win a few of those and people will take them more and more seriously. They'll get their chance.
Or here's another path that they could take: upgrade their athletic facilities to where they meet Pac 10 standards and try to get into that conference. Do you think they'd look as good if they played USC, the Oregon teams, and Cal every year, and not just the occasional "statement game?" I doubt that BSU would ever do that, resources or not. It's a lot easier to sit on the outside crying about a lack of respect, than it is to get your ass in there and earn it. Let's see what they do in their BCS bowl game.
To me, TCU is a different case. They actually have played respectable teams in the last few years, both at home and away. Some of that probably has to do with the fact that they play in Texas, and programs have something to gain from playing there or being on TV there (recruiting). They also have a significantly higher talent level than BSU, probably because it's a lot easier to find talent in Texas and Oklahoma than it is to find talent in BFE. TCU
is earning their way towards NC type respectability,
if they can keep Gary Patterson around. That's a big "if."
Quote from: JEFF_H on December 03, 2009, 01:17:10 PM
Meh, this system is retarded.
It has turned college football into a fantasy football game of stats
The best way to find out if one team is better than another one is to have them play each other.
find a way for the BCS to make money with a playoff system like they do with bowls
+1
This talk about a playoff system has been going on for more than 20yrs. Never say never, but "Never gonna happen."
Quack Quack!!!! Ducks n Bucks.
[beer]
This is what I wanted!
I think Oregon matches up very well with Ohio State. Great rush offense against great rush defense. We haven't given up a hundred yard rusher in 21 games. Plus who better to spy as Masoli than TP. Oregon better be ready to stop our rushing attack too though. Ohio State will not be letting Oregon have a 6 minute drive to end the game like the other OSU.
Should be a great game.
Quote from: metallimonster on December 04, 2009, 03:21:50 AM
This is what I wanted!
I think Oregon matches up very well with Ohio State. Great rush offense against great rush defense. We haven't given up a hundred yard rusher in 21 games. Plus who better to spy as Masoli than TP. Oregon better be ready to stop our rushing attack too though. Ohio State will not be letting Oregon have a 6 minute drive to end the game like the other OSU.
Should be a great game.
I predict another OSU meltdown in a bowl game.
Tressel buckles under pressure.
By the way,
Against offenses averaging over 30pts a game this year the Buckeye defense gives up an average of 9pts.
We'll see about a meltdown. As stated above Tressel is .500 in BCS games.
Oregon should win by 10. [popcorn] Another PAC-10 beat down of the Big 10. ;D
OSU doesn't appear to have faced an elite running back. Wisconsin had the best back out of all of their opponents, and he's ranked 23rd in the nation. Oregon's back is ranked 5th.
Oregon is ranked 23rd in total offense. The best OSU opponent is ranked 32 (Penn State).
OSU did beat Navy (barely), which is ranked 3rd in rushing offense...but they have no pass offense (119 out of 120). Oregon is ranked 7th in rushing offense...and has a somewhat decent (89 out of 120) pass offense to complement it.
The next best rushing team OSU faced after Navy was Michigan...ranked 25.
OSU does have a very good defense...I just don't think they've faced an offense as good as Oregon's this year. Of course, the best defense statistically that Oregon faced is BSU...and we saw how that went. USC's defense is a close second though and Oregon hung 47 on them.
Should be an entertaining game either way. [thumbsup]
Go Oregon Ducks. Last night's game was great, unless you are a Beavers fan. Ducks have come a long way since being beaten by Boise State. Even Blount is back. Personally, I think that Oregon should have kept him out for the entire season. What he did should have been classified as assault. Either way, he's back and OSU's run defense will surely be tested in the Rose Bowl.
FWIW: Even though Oregon embarassed Cal, Stanfurd put the smack down on Oregon, and then Cal defeated Stanfurd in The Big Game. Go Bears!
Ciao!
Quote from: r_ciao on December 04, 2009, 07:31:09 AM
Even Blount is back.
That is bullshit.
QuoteEUGENE, Ore. - Star running back LeGarrette Blount won't play for Oregon again this year. The school suspended him on Friday for the remainder of season after he slugged Boise State defensive end Byron Hout.
http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10021382/Ducks-must-give-Blount-the-boot (http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10021382/Ducks-must-give-Blount-the-boot)
QuoteBlount's career as an Oregon player needs to be over. If football programs are the ultimate public relations tool for a university, which they unfortunately are, then there can't be any incidents like this of such a high-profile nature.
suspended indefinitely, or until we want to play him again.
screw Oregon.
(except you ryan...youre cool 8))
SwampDuc: I am "galled" about Texas because I haven't forgiven them for beating USC in the title game with Vince Young's winning TD.
Beyond that, I think the Big 12 suffers because so many of the teams are pass-oriented, spread offenses, and the defenses in the league are geared to stopping that style. I think they struggle against teams that are more balanced on offense and can run the ball. The Big 12 is now a shoot-out league.
Now that we're all embracing TCU, can Cincinnati get some love?
I'm conflicted on this.
On one hand I think Texas is the only team that can compete with FL/AL but I would love to see Cinnci get a shot.
Cinnci goes if they beat Pitt and Texas loses. TCU might be a better team but Cinnci is in a BCS conference.
Quote from: metallimonster on December 04, 2009, 05:42:47 AM
We'll see about a meltdown. As stated above Tressel is .500 in BCS games.
All in his first few seasons with Cooper's players.
His national championship wasn't even his players or recruits!
Haven't they lost the last 3?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on December 04, 2009, 11:40:46 AM
All in his first few seasons with Cooper's players.
His national championship wasn't even his players or recruits!
Haven't they lost the last 3?
Silly Jud...there you go again using facts and statistics against an Ohio State fan. Don't you know those kind of arguments won't work??
Funny Zltful, how many BCS games has Michigan won? I think Michigan would kill to have a coach win with anyone's players.
How about this record, 8-1 with 6 in a row? Hard to take your smack talk seriously when your team can't make it to any bowl game 2 years in a row. When you have a winning record I'll listen. Maybe if Michigan would step it up and win the Big Ten they can get embarassed nationally too, not just in the conference. Oh sorry, forgot about the Appy State game. Damn, wish I could talk smack to other teams but the Buckeyes can't seem to beat anyone big lately ;D
Pretty sure Tress won 2 other BCS games with his own players and oh yea Clarett was a Tressell recruit and he was the best player on the team. I'll be the first to admit that we shouldn't have played LSU 2 years ago. Damn WV losing to Pitt screwed us!
Only Pete Caroll has a better record in BCS games with the same number of NC's.
So they've lost the last 3, their still one of the better teams in the BCS era. I get it though, we'll see what happens on Jan 1st. All I can do is stand by my team and support them until they win a big game. Oregon better bring it. I'm prepared to hear everyone not giving OSU a chance (rightfully so) until they win a big one.
Here Tim.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/kleenex.jpg)
If Nebraska only had an offense...
Quote from: nicrosato on December 06, 2009, 02:22:49 AM
If Nebraska only had an offense...
Any offense at all would work. Even a completely average one and we would be unbeaten. Still, I consider this a very successful season after recent history. Beat Oklahoma. Within 1 second of beating Texas. Nebraska has respect on one side of the ball, now on to the other. We shall see what the bowl holds for us.
A BIG congrats to the Tide. Feel sorry for Texas now though. The SEC is all but guaranteed another NC.
The Cincy/Pitt game was crazy.
Nebraska should have went for it on 4th down in the red zone. Texas really made a slight chance for Cinnci or TCU to get in but if not they are going to get rolled by the Tide. Loved seeing Tebow crying on the sideline :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Cinnci needs to find some D before their bowl game. Pike is ridiculous.
Florida had a meltdown on Alabama is really good.
Florida's meltdown will be like the Buckeye's in the Rose Bowl.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on December 06, 2009, 09:31:04 AM
Florida had a meltdown on Alabama is really good.
Florida's meltdown will be like the Buckeye's in the Rose Bowl.
Don't kid yourself. Florida didn't have a meltdown (other than Timmy, after the game...pussy), They got stomped like a Narc at a biker rally. :D
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fROLL make the beast with two backsING TIDE!
Where the hell were they all season?!?!?! This team was epic. This is not the team that played LSU/Tenn/Auburn.
<---- Happiest man alive.
I wish nebraska could have pulled that off :'(
mitt
Man, does anyone else feel that TCU and Boise got screwed?
They obviously both deserved to be in but what does having them play eachother tell us? If the BCS wants to say they get it right every year these teams need to be playing BCS conference teams to see if they belong in a NC game at some point. Really just seems like a cop out to me.
Quote from: metallimonster on December 06, 2009, 04:29:19 PM
Man, does anyone else feel that TCU and Boise got screwed?
They obviously both deserved to be in but what does having them play eachother tell us? If the BCS wants to say they get it right every year these teams need to be playing BCS conference teams to see if they belong in a NC game at some point. Really just seems like a cop out to me.
I agree. I was making the same argument with my wife today, if we want to see how good they are, make them play the other leagues... don't make them play each other... just stupid... oh well.
Quote from: metallimonster on December 06, 2009, 04:29:19 PM
Man, does anyone else feel that TCU and Boise got screwed?
They obviously both deserved to be in but what does having them play eachother tell us? If the BCS wants to say they get it right every year these teams need to be playing BCS conference teams to see if they belong in a NC game at some point. Really just seems like a cop out to me.
+1
Plus...they played in a bowl last year...TCU whooped them. :-\
+1 on Boise St-TCU.
Cincinnati-Florida will be interesting.
The Orange Bowl is a yawn....
I just a saw a NY Times article which pointed out some of the reasons college football is avoiding a playoff system:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/sports/ncaafootball/07colleges.html?ref=sports (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/sports/ncaafootball/07colleges.html?ref=sports)
Quote from: metallimonster on December 06, 2009, 04:29:19 PM
Man, does anyone else feel that TCU and Boise got screwed?
They obviously both deserved to be in but what does having them play eachother tell us? If the BCS wants to say they get it right every year these teams need to be playing BCS conference teams to see if they belong in a NC game at some point. Really just seems like a cop out to me.
First you say Ohio State is one of the better teams of the BCS era...then you say the BCS is flawed... [laugh]
I will grant you that Ohio State HAS indeed been the best team in the Big Ten during the Tressel years. The guy makes me angry because he has never played a minute of football in his life but still manages to be a great football coach.
But you also have an almost impossible chore trying to convince me or most anyone for that matter that, historically, Michigan is not one of if not THE premier college football programs of all time. Their all time overall record speaks for itself.
One of the other things that absolutely annoys the living shit out of me is Ohio State fans. Last year, Randy and I were in downtown Denver to watch the game (UofM vs OSU) and after the game were walking past the OSU bar. I said good job to some of the guys that were standing by the street in front of the OSU bar and instead of saying thanks, the make the beast with two backswads started running heir mouths like they had just left the field.
On the way back, there was an OSU fan on his hands and knees making kissy faces with a dog and he started running his mouth too. Randy and I just laughed to each other and found it amusing that while we had lost, at least we weren't making out with a dog on a public street.
I won't discount the success that OSU has had...what I will discount is that when the pressure is on and when faced with a deserving National Championship contending team, OSU crumbles. Tressel is too conservative when it is on the line and he suffers for it by blowing games that could be won.
Quote from: metallimonster on December 06, 2009, 04:29:19 PM
Man, does anyone else feel that TCU and Boise got screwed?
They obviously both deserved to be in but what does having them play eachother tell us? If the BCS wants to say they get it right every year these teams need to be playing BCS conference teams to see if they belong in a NC game at some point. Really just seems like a cop out to me.
Absolute crap. It worked out this year that the top ten teams are playing each other. 1-2, 7-8 and 9-10 are all matched up. Why couldn't they play 3-4 and 5-6? Cinci-TCU and Boise-FL would have been better games to watch and would have given both teams the opportunity to show their stuff. Now either way people will just say they played another 2nd tier team. Just crap.
And, to be totally frank, TCU should be in the NC game. Texas got owned up and down the field by a Nebraska team that doesn't have an offense. If not for the two penalties at the end, no way do they win. McCoy and Tebow better not win the Heisman. Great players, but not their year at all.
Hey, I'll be the first to admit that there are some bad OSU fans but I've been treated like shit by Michigan fans in the late 90's too. It works both ways.
I also think your taking me wrong. I love to see Michigan win, in fact it pains me that they are this bad recently. The OSU/M game should be the biggest game of the year in the Big Ten every year.
Big Ten finally got some favorable bowl matchups this year. Only the Michigan State/Texas Tech one is a for sure loss.
Ohio State fans, as a whole, are classless.
I think Notre Dame fans are the best, but hate the program
Quote from: DCXCV on December 07, 2009, 05:43:00 AM
Why couldn't they play 3-4 and 5-6? Cinci-TCU and Boise-FL would have been better games to watch
+1 Much more interesting match-ups.
An interesting tidbit from the NYT article:
While Texas' best win came against No. 20 Nebraska, Cincinnati had victories at No. 16 Oregon State and at No. 17 Pittsburgh. T.C.U. torched No. 15 Brigham Young and No. 23 Utah and should get credit for scheduling games at Clemson and Virginia.
Boise State beat No. 7 Oregon, meaning that three other undefeated teams can claim better wins than Texas. Also stated in the article...it's all about the money...particularly the television revenues that big school match-ups create. :-\
Quote from: Triple J on December 07, 2009, 06:14:30 AM
Also stated in the article...it's all about the money...particularly the television revenues that big school match-ups create. :-\
+1
of course the guys running the BCS will say that it's working, because it's working for them. that article was a good read
Quote from: Triple J on December 06, 2009, 06:13:37 PM
+1
Plus...they played in a bowl last year...TCU whooped them. :-\
you consider 17-16 'whooped'?
Quote from: JEFF_H on December 07, 2009, 12:03:09 PM
you consider 17-16 'whooped'?
No...I thought the score was more lopsided. That's not whooped at all.
Although some people claim that the BCS generates passion.... proven by the fact that people argue about it non stop... Frankly, I would prefer to have it played out on the field and not in somebody's wallet.
Quote from: Triple J on December 07, 2009, 01:05:08 PM
No...I thought the score was more lopsided. That's not whooped at all.
reminded me of this for some reason
(http://artandliterature.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/harvardbeatsyale.jpg)
[laugh]
How about some Heisman arguements discussions? :)
I'd vote:
1) Suh
2) Gerhart
3) Ingram
4) McCoy
5) Tebow
I don't think the last two should have gotten the invite this year - they only got it because of what they did last year. I know they both had decent numbers, but you have to come up big in the big games and I'd argue that their competition this year was lacking.
Quote from: DCXCV on December 08, 2009, 09:31:51 AM
I'd vote:
1) Suh
2) Gerhart
3) Ingram
4) McCoy
5) Tebow
pretty close IMO, maybe switch 1 & 2 though. I just don't see a defense player getting it on a par team, but maybe he should. I only watched Suh in 2 games - VS TX he was awesome, VS Iowa State he was pretty good, but not like the TX display.
mitt
My list
1. Tressel
2. TP
3. TP
4. TP
5. Gerhart.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Seriously, Gerhart should get it. He consistently had great games. Ingram maybe but he had a game with 30 yds which should disqualifies him. I really don't care who gets it as long as its not Teblow. It'll probably be Colt though and really he should have got it last year so whats the difference.
By the way ZLTFUl, From Tressels Bio-
After graduating from Berea High School in 1971, Jim played quarterback under his father at Baldwin-Wallace. As quarterback, he earned four varsity letters and won all-conference honors as a senior in 1974.
Maybe he learned coaching from his College Football Hall of Fame father who has also won a National Championship. Probably not from playing 4 years of QB.
I would vote for Gerhart or Ingram... I just hope Masoli keeps improving and can compete at the same level next year. Dennis Dixon was there till his knee injury... Ducks always have injury issues at QB with the spread.
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Roll Tide! [evil]
Navy's wearing a pretty slick uniform today, of course they had to use USMC colors to do it. :D GO ARMY
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Congrats to Ingram but now I feel bad for Bama. Maybe the Heisman voters wanted to give Texas the NC.
Heisman winners are 1-6 in BCS NC games.
Went to the BYU/Oregon St. game in Vegas.
So windy and so cold (not typical of Vegas). Great game, Cougars!
Lots of football to be had in the next couple of weeks.
'Bama's never, ever beat Texas, in 8 meetings. We tied them once, back in the day.
We finally got our Heisman... now if we could just have a nice big juicy Longhorn steak ( ;D ) on Jan. 7th, I'd be a super happy boy.
That is all.
I'm rooting for your Tide.
Good game Idaho. [clap]
Big Red, way to go (so far)!
For everyone who's been bagging on Texas, here's a thought: Nebraska's pretty good. All it took to fix their offense was a PAC 10 defense.
Texas Tech fires Mike Leach... From what little I know, Leach's ego seems to have been the main problem.
Quote from: swampduc on December 30, 2009, 04:35:29 PM
Big Red, way to go (so far)!
For everyone who's been bagging on Texas, here's a thought: Nebraska's pretty good. All it took to fix their offense was a PAC 10 defense.
Actually, a 3rd place Pac 10 defence. I don't know how they commitees pick these teams. You have the Big 12 runner up vs. a 3rd place pac 10 team in 1 game. THen in another, you have a 6th place Big 12 school (Oklahoma) vs the Pac 10 runner up (Stanford).
THe Idaho v BG game was very good. No defense but plenty of O in the 2nd half. Gutsy call going for 2 at the end. Win or bust!!!
Quote from: nicrosato on December 30, 2009, 05:44:54 PM
Texas Tech fires Mike Leach... From what little I know, Leach's ego seems to have been the main problem.
Yeah, I don't think you can lock a kid (atleast a college boy) in an elecrical closet.
Yeah, it's generally considered to be poor form to punish a player for having a concussion. The lawsuit between Leach and TTU will be a mess. I'm sure stuff will come out that neither side wants public.
Oh yea baby, the Pac 10 has been looking great this bowl season. Must be why the Ducks are so confident that they can stop the Bucks and that they will run and pass all over us. Pretty clear that must Pac 10 teams can't handle a stout defense and a good run game. If I was a Ducks fan I would be worried that they are too cocky and confidant. That usually spells disaster.
I can't freaking wait until tomorrow at 5. Don't know what the outcome will be but the Rose Bowl is going to be awesome.
Quote from: rockaduc on December 31, 2009, 12:23:12 AM
Actually, a 3rd place Pac 10 defence. I don't know how they commitees pick these teams. You have the Big 12 runner up vs. a 3rd place pac 10 team in 1 game.
That was a PAC 10 team that almost won the conference. Their defense held 6 teams to <20 pts this season. It got rolled by the Huskers last night. That was pure dominance.
Quote from: swampduc on December 31, 2009, 03:20:23 AM
That was a PAC 10 team that almost won the conference. Their defense held 6 teams to <20 pts this season. It got rolled by the Huskers last night. That was pure dominance.
. I'll take that as a good way to end the season! It was kind of hard to settle down and go to sleep afterwards. Next year should be a good one.
Some quick stats for Arizona last night.
Arizona finished 2nd in the Pac-10 not third.
Arizona had 441 total yards against Oregon they only had 34 last night.
Arizona had 314 passing yards against Oregon they only had 28 last night.
Arizona had 127 rushing yards against Oregon they only had 6 last night.
Not that it matters much, but those were the stats minus the last drive in which they tripled their total output. I do give AZ credit in that they didn't boot a field goal at the end just to get on the board and take away the shut out. Other than that, they were absurdly inept and Nebraska might be really good next year if they can keep this offensive improvement.
Funny that Texas Tech was said to be eyeing the UofA offensive coordinator. Might wanna rethink that one being as Tech was the only team to dominate Nebraska this year.
Quote from: metallimonster on December 31, 2009, 04:09:59 AM
Some quick stats for Arizona last night.
Arizona finished 2nd in the Pac-10 not third.
Arizona had 441 total yards against Oregon they only had 34 108 last night.
Arizona had 314 passing yards against Oregon they only had 28 46 last night.
Arizona had 127 rushing yards against Oregon they only had 6 62last night.
Wow, didn't even realize that those stats didn't include that last drive but as you say doesn't matter that much. The Pac-10 went into the bowl season as one of the tougher leagues. We'll see where it ends up.
Re: Texas Tech vs. Mike Leach.
He evidently had a clause in his contract which entitled him to an $800,000 bonus if he were the coach at the end of the year. By firing him, the University got out of paying the bonus.
I heard someone (Lou Holtz?) say on ESPN that "suing your boss is never a good idea- it never ends well."
Quote from: swampduc on December 31, 2009, 03:20:23 AM
That was a PAC 10 team that almost won the conference. Their defense held 6 teams to <20 pts this season. It got rolled by the Huskers last night. That was pure dominance.
It's a bit of a stretch to say they almost won the conference. They have 2 more conference losses than Oregon, and finished in a tie for 3rd...not all that close. Just because they didn't pick up the decisive losses until the latter half of the season doesn't mean anything.
The PAC-10 is weird this year. Teams look dominant one game, then get their asses handed to them the next. Arizona is a great example...they beat Stanford and Oregon State, but then lost to Cal and Washington. No consistency. It'll be very interesting to see how Oregon does against OSU.
The Arizona/Nebraska match up seemed good to me. #22 vs. #20. Nebraska's defense is flat dominant though. There is definitely nothing like that in the PAC-10.
I still think Texas is overrated...but we'll see.
Quote from: metallimonster on December 31, 2009, 04:09:59 AM
Some quick stats for Arizona last night.
Arizona finished 2nd in the Pac-10 not third.
Arizona had 441 total yards against Oregon they only had 34 last night.
Arizona had 314 passing yards against Oregon they only had 28 last night.
Arizona had 127 rushing yards against Oregon they only had 6 last night.
It actually was third. They lost to Stanford, who finished 2nd.
Seperately, how bout Air Force trashing Houston like that?!?!?! :o
Quote from: rockaduc on December 31, 2009, 12:27:46 PM
It actually was third. They lost to Stanford, who finished 2nd.
Who just lost to an Unranked OU! [laugh] I'm loving bowl results so far!!!
I caught glimpses of Oklahoma-Stanford and it seems as if Stanford really struggled on offense in the 2nd half. The QB (Pritchard) never looked in command.
Navy-Missouri was more entertaining, mainly because of the uniqjue Navy offense. I think you will see more teams running the option stuff in the next few seasons: Football is cyclic and it's going to swing back to a run-oriented style again.
Damn...tough bowl season for the PAC-10. They're only 2-4 so far.
Quote from: nicrosato on December 31, 2009, 02:24:48 PM
Navy-Missouri was more entertaining, mainly because of the uniqjue Navy offense. I think you will see more teams running the option stuff in the next few seasons: Football is cyclic and it's going to swing back to a run-oriented style again.
I agree. I love watching Navy play b/c of that offense.
Quote from: Triple J on December 31, 2009, 03:10:40 PM
Damn...tough bowl season for the PAC-10. They're only 2-4 so far.
so Oregon lost. Can we get serious with the PAC 10 bashing yet? ;D
strong game for OSU. Pryor appears to be developing similarly to Vince Young, who also broke loose in the Rose Bowl after his sophomore yr. Tressel let him play, and Pryor managed to not make many major mistakes. He could be scary next yr if his passing continues to improve.
Quote from: swampduc on January 01, 2010, 03:28:16 PM
Can we get serious with the PAC 10 bashing yet? ;D
Might as well! [cheeky]
That was a great game. Pryor was the difference for sure. Oregon dared him to beat them and he did. I agree he could be very good if he continues to pass that well. Good job by the OSU defense as well.
I'm a little drunk right now so no long post but this win feels make the beast with two backsing great. Oregon and all the Pryor not being a complete QB haters can suck his make the beast with two backsing dick. Dude had 100 yds more than Oregon's offense by himself. They had no idea what to do with a defense as good as Ohio State and had a good game plan to make TP beat them in the air which he had no problem doing. The score doesn't show OSU dominated this game since our shitty kicking and kick coverage teams gave Oregon the ball at the 45-50 every make the beast with two backsing possession I really thought they we're going to give away the game. Devier Posey gets better every game can't wait to see what happens next year between him and TP.
Can't wait for the '10 season. Top 5 ranking and run to a National Championship here we come.
WTF was Northwestern thinking?
That back up kicker easily could have made that field goal to send it to OT #2.
Bad coaching.
Quote from: metallimonster on January 01, 2010, 03:34:11 PM
I'm a little drunk right now so no long post but this win feels make the beast with two backsing great. Oregon and all the Pryor not being a complete QB haters can suck his make the beast with two backsing dick. Dude had 100 yds more than Oregon's offense by himself. They had no idea what to do with a defense as good as Ohio State and had a good game plan to make TP beat them in the air which he had no problem doing. The score doesn't show OSU dominated this game since our shitty kicking and kick coverage teams gave Oregon the ball at the 45-50 every make the beast with two backsing possession I really thought they we're going to give away the game. Devier Posey gets better every game can't wait to see what happens next year between him and TP.
Can't wait for the '10 season. Top 5 ranking and run to a National Championship here we come.
My hat goes off to the Buckeyes...this was the year for the big ten in bowl games. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day you know...
My favorite penalty from today. 15 yds for unsportsmanlike conduct. "Drawing attention to oneself." [laugh]
Well, what do got to say about TCU now? [popcorn]
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 04, 2010, 06:50:49 PM
Well, what do got to say about TCU now? [popcorn]
Very good team...beat by a slightly better team. [thumbsup]
BSU
has to finish the season #2. This year they went 14-0, beat one of the teams that made it to the Rose Bowl, and beat the #4 BCS team in the Fiesta Bowl. No one, except the winner of the National Championship game, will also be undefeated this season. No way that a team with a loss should finish ahead of them.
So then you think they're better than Florida and either Texas or Alabama? I disagree, undefeated or not. I suspect bsu will finish either 3 or possibly 2, but I don't personally think they're better than the 4th best team in the country.
Quote from: swampduc on January 04, 2010, 07:46:07 PM
So then you think they're better than Florida and either Texas or Alabama?
No way. Those three would crush....crush them. ;) They barely beat tcu. [thumbsup]
Quote from: swampduc on January 04, 2010, 07:46:07 PM
So then you think they're better than Florida and either Texas or Alabama? I disagree, undefeated or not. I suspect bsu will finish either 3 or possibly 2, but I don't personally think they're better than the 4th best team in the country.
Hard to say. Most people thought Oklahoma was going to crush them as well a couple years ago. Until there is a playoff when it can be decided for sure, it's all speculation.
The fact is...they went undefeated, and beat 2 teams that made it to a BCS bowl game in the process. They've won 2 of the last 4 Fiesta Bowls. They are for real. It would be lame if a team with a loss finished ahead of them just because someone
thought they would beat them.
edit...hard to say if they are
better than Florida, Texas, or Alabama. But I'm sure they would give them all a game...so they are on par with them.
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 04, 2010, 08:08:46 PM
..a couple years ago. :D
So what? They're a better team now. My point was for several years now people have been saying they can't hang with the established programs. They continue to prove they can. If the BCS people weren't such asshats, scheduling BSU to play TCU this year then they would have had their chance to prove themselves against someone like Florida.
It's funny how people just can't fathom that a school new to the scene might actaully be good...despite their results. [roll]
Quote from: Triple J on January 04, 2010, 08:11:31 PM
So what? They're a better team now. My point was for several years now people have been saying they can't hang with the established programs. They continue to prove they can. If the BCS people weren't such asshats, scheduling BSU to play TCU this year then they would have had their chance to prove themselves against someone like Florida.
It's funny how people just can't fathom that a school new to the scene might actaully be good...despite their results. [roll]
They barely beat TCU. You think they could touch Florida? [roll] I know they would get embarrased against Texas or ALABAMA.
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 04, 2010, 08:28:23 PM
They barely beat TCU.
By one point or a hundred, a win is a win. Face it, Boise's defense rose to the occasion and finessed TCU's offensive line and pressured Dalton for much of the night, leading to 3 interceptions. Having said that, I don't think BSU could handle Texas or Alabama--they are just too big. But when THIS season is over BSU deserves to be ranked #2--end of story.
Fact is that Boise's win over Oklahoma '07 helped them recruit. They are a high-visibility program now and must be in the discussion of the top teams. I believe they lose only 4 seniors from the first and 2nd offensive and defensive teams. Beginning next season with a top 5 ranking will give them a better chance at the championship.
Whether they would have beaten Florida is not the question; they would have been much more competitive than Cincinnati. They have speed on defense and that's what keeps you in games. Look at Nebraska, great D, poor O, or even Ohio State, who was inconsistent on offense until the Rose Bowl.
I put it this way, would I want Ohio State to play TCU in a BCS game- Hell Yeah, would I want them to play Boise State- Probably Not. They've shown by beating two conference champions this year and having two Fiesta Bowl wins that they can hang with anyone. Petterson getting a five year contract is a good thing for BSU. Though 5 years puts him right in line for when Tress will be gone and Ohio State will be looking for a new coach.
The key factor in this game was that it was a big cop out by the BCS. TCU and Boise should have played Cinnci (make the beast with two backsing fraud) and Florida.
At some point they will have to get their chance just like Florida State. Shoot how about get rid of a Pac-10 Team and but BSU in there. That way they could play for it all every year. How many of you Pac-10 fans want that?
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 04, 2010, 08:28:23 PM
They barely beat TCU. You think they could touch Florida? [roll] I know they would get embarrased against Texas or ALABAMA.
Yes. I think they would give Florida or Texas a very tough game. Any of the top tier teams can beat any other one, so I said "give them a tough game" instead of "beat". Alabama seems to be the best in the land, so that would be tougher...although my opinion about that may change after Thursday (if Texas wins).
I used to say BSU was a good team, but couldn't hang with the big guys due to size and speed. I no longer think that is the case. Keep in mind, they beat TCU without their main receiver Austin Pettis. I think he caught one ball because he's recovering from a broken leg. If he would have been 100% the score likely wouldn't have been as close.
BSU could be extremely good next year. Their QB is only a sophomore!
Quote from: metallimonster on January 05, 2010, 04:50:12 AM
The key factor in this game was that it was a big cop out by the BCS. TCU and Boise should have played Cinnci (make the beast with two backsing fraud) and Florida.
For sure!!
Quote from: metallimonster on January 05, 2010, 04:50:12 AM
At some point they will have to get their chance just like Florida State. Shoot how about get rid of a Pac-10 Team and but BSU in there. That way they could play for it all every year. How many of you Pac-10 fans want that?
I'm a PAC-10 fan (Cal), and I'd love to see BSU admitted! Dump Washington State and replace with BSU...or just expand the conference. I think a big problem though is BSU's satdium. It seats around 32,000...after an expansion so they could join the WAC. I'm sure the PAC-10 requires their teams to have stadiums capable of seating 50,000+ at least.
Quote from: metallimonster on January 05, 2010, 04:50:12 AM
Petterson getting a five year contract is a good thing for BSU. Though 5 years puts him right in line for when Tress will be gone and Ohio State will be looking for a new coach.
I don't really see Peterson leaving BSU. He already would have if he was going to IMO. If he doesn't leave after this season (we all know contract extensions mean nothing [laugh]) I think he's a fixture there. He makes good money...especially in Boise, and seems content. I also think he looks at other coaches who have gone to the "big time" and been out of a job in 3 years and had to deal with immense pressure the entire time there.
Best example is Dan Hawkins at Colorado. Left a very good BSU program a few years back, and still hasn't done anything at Colorado that I'm aware of. Colorado is probably pissed though! They hired Hawkins away from BSU...when Peterson (offensive coordinator at the time) is clearly the guy they should have hired! [bang]
<disclaimer- Boise resident>
what a great game to watch last night.
closely matched, hard fought and good play by both sides.
(isnt kyle wilson fun to watch?)
I like that Peterson doesnt get involved with rankings discussions with the press.
play the game and let the results speak for themselves.
if youre gonna base rankings and championships on stats...might as well plug the numbers into the computer they use on Spike Ultimate Warrior to determine who would win, and let the players stay home.
If you want to see if BSU could beat one of the 'real teams' schedule the game. [popcorn]
...also, for the strength of schedule folks have a look at Texas', Forida's, and Alabama's schedules. Texas' probably wasn't much tougher (if at all) than BSU's...and Florida's was probably only slightly tougher. Alabama is the only one whose schedule was noticeably tougher IMO.
While moving BSU into the Pac-10 may seem like a good idea, the underlying message would then be that the WAC doesn't really measure up, and that would diminish the remaining teams in the conference. The only way to end all the speculation is to develop an NCAA playoff system and let the best team from each conference battle it out.
Quote from: Mike_D on January 05, 2010, 07:27:45 AM
The only way to end all the speculation is to develop an NCAA playoff system and let the best team from each conference battle it out.
100% agree
By the way,
Go Hawkeyes!!!!! Lets get another win for the Big Ten. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Mike_D on January 05, 2010, 07:27:45 AM
The only way to end all the speculation is to develop an NCAA playoff system and let the best team from each conference battle it out.
+11TB, but I'm not holding my breath on this happening
and, re:WAC... we can't be diminished much more than we already are ;D
Good game tonight. [clap]
People like to rag on the Big Ten because it is not full of flashy offenses but this year they showed that defense wins games.
GT, Miami, Oregon, and LSU all lost becuase they couldn't move the ball. Sure they'll get some big plays but no sustained drives.
I find it funny how Ohio State fans and haters talked shit about them not having a great offense but they scored more than GT, Miami, and LSU against the same Big Ten teams.
Now I'm routing for Texas to beat down a SEC team!
Hey, I was glad to see the Big 10 take several games this year, but let's not go overboard. A conference full of one dimensional teams did well against some other one dimensional teams. They were very enjoyable games to watch, though. These were good matchups for Big 10 teams.
Triple J, so BSU could give the top 3 a game. So what? Tennessee "gave Bama a game." Does that make them nationally elite? BSU is a good squad, and is a far better team than the sum of its parts, but I still don't think they could touch UF, Bama, or Texas. If a playoff happens in the future, great, but I don't see how anyone can complain that the true national champion won't be crowned tomorrow, whichever team wins. There's a path to true national competitiveness open to BSU, and it shouldn't involve hiding out in the WAC. Upgrade the facilities and play more than 2 good teams a year (or in most years, none). And as far as the BCS "screwing" BSU and TCU, the Fiesta Bowl chose those 2 teams aiming for high ratings. It got high ratings, so how can anyone blame a bowl game for looking out for its own interests?
I've heard lots of complaints re: Texas' strength of schedule. This year, the schedule was admittedly weak, but there's a difference between planning your schedule that way, as BSU does every year, and having a conference that gets decimated by injuries and suspensions, plus having good teams pull out of scheduled matchups, as happened to Texas this year.
Good job to Iowa - especially the D - that Clayborn is like a man among boys sometimes - he will play on Sundays for sure.
I think Texas will surprise Alabama how good they are. They want to make up for their performance against Nebraska.
mitt
I think the Mountain West Conf needs to take BSU (we'll give up New Mexico or San Diego St). The MWC is a fairly strong and progressing conference (Utah last year, TCU this year, plus BYU has decently ranked the last few years).
Quote from: swampduc on January 06, 2010, 04:29:26 AM
Triple J, so BSU could give the top 3 a game. So what? Tennessee "gave Bama a game." Does that make them nationally elite? BSU is a good squad, and is a far better team than the sum of its parts, but I still don't think they could touch UF, Bama, or Texas. If a playoff happens in the future, great, but I don't see how anyone can complain that the true national champion won't be crowned tomorrow, whichever team wins. There's a path to true national competitiveness open to BSU, and it shouldn't involve hiding out in the WAC. Upgrade the facilities and play more than 2 good teams a year (or in most years, none). And as far as the BCS "screwing" BSU and TCU, the Fiesta Bowl chose those 2 teams aiming for high ratings. It got high ratings, so how can anyone blame a bowl game for looking out for its own interests?
I've heard lots of complaints re: Texas' strength of schedule. This year, the schedule was admittedly weak, but there's a difference between planning your schedule that way, as BSU does every year, and having a conference that gets decimated by injuries and suspensions, plus having good teams pull out of scheduled matchups, as happened to Texas this year.
I never said the true national champion wouldn't be crowned Thursday. I believe Texas or 'Bama deserves it. I just said that I think BSU deserves #2 since they have beaten 2 BCS bowl teams and are undefeated. I do think a playoff is needed though so teams like BSU have to prove themselves.
As to whether they would give the big teams a game...that's what it is all about! I think (and they've shown) they can compete, and they have as good of chance of beating, say your team Texas...as Texas has of beating them. Hence...they belong.
You're confused about Boise and their conference. They used to be in the Big Sky, then the Big West, now the WAC. All since the mid-90s. They aren't "hiding out" in the WAC. Moving up takes time...and takes conferences willing to let them in...not to mention facility upgrades. Name a major conference that has offered to let them in and been turned down...NONE.
As far as playing good teams I think you missed the article earlier in this thread. BSU for the last several years has had an "anywhere, anytime" policy. Many teams won't
play them! They have even offered to play schools at their stadium, without requiring the school to come to Boise the following year (as is customary). This apparently becomes a real problem past 2011. Prime example...Nebraska. Nebraska AD says teams like Boise don't deserve a BCS shot due to schedule...yet he won't schedule them, despite an open date for both schools in 2011. Hmmm. BSU is also obligated to play their WAC opponents...which limits their out of conference opportunities.
Compare TCU's schedule to Texas'. Equal, if not a tougher schedule for TCU. TCU regular season opponents that they beat are 6-0 in bowl games (I read that...didn't check :P). If true, that's fairly impressive...and Boise beat them.
Whether or not Texas intentionally plans a weak schedule or not is irrelevant. It was fairly weak this year. It isn't a knock on Texas...just a fact. But it should be considered by the folks that say they'd hammer BSU...just 'cause they're Texas.
Finally...next year's non-conference schedules for BSU and Texas:
BSU's: Toledo, Wyoming, Oregon State, and Virginia Tech.
Texas': Rice, Wyoming, UCLA, and Florida Atlantic.
Admittedly BSU will have a weaker overall schedule due to a few weaker conference games. BSU's non-conference schedule looks a bit tougher though (now that I removed Texas Tech :P).
For the record...I'm not a big BSU fan, even though I probably sound like one! [cheeky] I'm actually a Nevada fan, and they are a big rival. I just think they deserve a fair shake.
I also don't hate Texas...although I still remember Mack Brown whining on camera a few years ago to get Texas into a BCS bowl instead of Cal (my other team). No hard felings though! [laugh]
Pretty good article in the NY Times about BSU and its potential for next year's National Championship.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/sports/ncaafootball/06fiesta.html?hpw
(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/sports/ncaafootball/06fiesta.html?hpw)
Quote from: Triple J on January 06, 2010, 06:41:16 AM
BSU's: Toledo, Wyoming, Oregon State, and Virginia Tech.
Texas': Rice, Wyoming, Texas Tech, UCLA, and Florida Atlantic.
Texas Tech is actually in the Big 12. They're the reason Texas didn't play in the championship game last year.
Quote from: Dannyboy on January 06, 2010, 09:12:00 AM
Texas Tech is actually in the Big 12. They're the reason Texas didn't play in the championship game last year.
Oops. Not sure how I missed that! :P
Great game tonight between Central Michigan and Troy. 2 OTs after a 4th quarter comeback to take the lead by CM only to be forced into OT by a 47 yard FG by Troy.
Thumbs up to the Big Ten for it's bowl record this season but I still stand by my sentiment that the conference is not the Big 10 of old. It's headed in the right direction but one good year does not a dominant conference make.
Bear in mind that I will root for the Big Ten (even rooted for OSU vs the Ducks *gagging*) whenever they take the field versus non-conference opponents but I still think they have a ways to go yet.
Oh yeah, ROLL TIDE!!! [evil]
Hell of a second half tonight. [clap]
(http://cdn.holytaco.com/www/sites/default/files/images/2009/12/texas-vs-alabama.jpg)
McCoy out, interception for a TD to end the half 24-6.
Stick a fork in it.
This really sucks, Saban got bailed out of two horrible calls by McCoy getting hurt. Nobody wants to see the NC game go this way.
Quote from: metallimonster on January 07, 2010, 05:06:19 PM
Nobody wants to see the NC game go this way.
+1
Texas' defense was on fire early, and their offense looked capable of moving the ball. What a bummer. :-\
Lord, how have we offended Thee? I made all the appropriate sacrifices, including the only virgin in Alabama. Maybe it's because she was 12?
Alabama will win, and all we can conclude is that their 11 men can beat 10 on Texas. It doesn't really say anything about which team was better this season. Blah
mitt
Our poor defense faced, what, 7 possessions in the first 20 minutes? Goddam, I really think we could beat this team with colt. We'll never know :'(
Quote from: swampduc on January 07, 2010, 05:15:05 PM
Our poor defense faced, what, 7 possessions in the first 20 minutes? Goddam, I really think we could beat this team with colt. We'll never know :'(
There's still 30 minutes to go.
:'(
congrats Bama, great program that I've always had a ton of respect for.
But Nick saban is a chickenshit mothermake the beast with two backser. There was no need for that last td. He could have taken a knee.
I feel really bad for Gilbert. That's not the game that you want to get thrown into.
Quote from: ZLTFUL on January 06, 2010, 06:43:02 PM
Great game tonight between Central Michigan and Troy.
The Chips were in a bowl?!
Ahhh...memories of Mt. Pleasant. ;D
Damn it Texas!! :'(
Didn't see them play at all this season. Weird seeing Gilbert playing on TV though. I worked at Lake Travis High in Austin last year when he was a senior. Good kid and a great QB!
Quote from: IZ on January 07, 2010, 07:58:03 PM
The Chips were in a bowl?!
I know right? [thumbsup] And they even went undefeated in conference play this year.
While I am happy that 'bama won last night, I was disappointed that Colt got knocked out of the game. But Gilbert made a game of it...that boy sure does have a future in the sport.
Roll Tide. (Sucks that I am not a huge Saban fan but that Ingram kid had me all fired up for the boys from Tuscaloosa.)
I feel bad for McCoy; I hope his shoulder injury doesn't involve surgery
ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!
Yawn...
Go Broncos!
Damn, if a freshman did that against Bama, how bad would it have been with Colt in all game? I'm thinking the Tide narrowly avoided a Florida/Ohio State-like beating.
Congrats to Gilbert for making a game of it.
Quote from: DCXCV on January 08, 2010, 05:20:11 AM
Damn, if a freshman did that against Bama, how bad would it have been with Colt in all game? I'm thinking the Tide narrowly avoided a Florida/Ohio State-like beating.
Congrats to Gilbert for making a game of it.
thank you. All I'm hearing around here (new orleans) is how superior the sec is [roll]
bama got real lucky, but I like seeing traditional powers do well. And Gilbert gave me some hope for next yr when Texas will have 4 new o line starters <shudders>
I agree.
I think the Texas defense was playing harder/better than 'Bama's...and their offense seemed to have 'Bama's number with the deep pass. Most likely a different outcome with Colt in there. Can't fault Gilbert...that's a tough game (understatement) to get thrown into like that...especially with no running game to help you out.
Final polls are out.
Buckeyes finish in the top 5 again! In fact Big Ten haters can suck it, 3 Big Ten Schools in the top 8!
It's a farce that Boise is 4th in both polls. They should be ranked ahead of Florida at least.
Where is Jud with his Pryor hating since the Rose Bowl?
Quote from: metallimonster on January 08, 2010, 09:07:57 AM
It's a farce that Boise is 4th in both polls. They should be ranked ahead of Florida at least.
Then why aren't they?
Because the media has a love affair with the SEC and Tebow. Thats Why.
Quote from: metallimonster on January 08, 2010, 09:19:58 AM
Because the media has a love affair with the SEC and Tebow. Thats Why.
this has been discussed already, but do you seriously think Boise would beat Florida? Seriously?
It is hard to predict how Boise would match up against Florida, Alabama, or Texas.
What I can say is after watching the NC game, Alabama's defense wasn't as good as everyone said. They were vulnerable to the deep pass...as shown by a true freshman QB in his 1st start. BSU has an excellent pass game.
Texas is a bit one-dimensional on offense, as their running game was lacking. BSU has a good pass defense.
Alabama looked one dimensional on offense as well...their QB was only something like 3/5 at the start of the 4th quarter.
'Bama beat Florida...that's all I can say. Florida looked great against Cincinatti.
This all isn't saying Texas, 'Bama, and Florida aren't very good teams. They are. BUT...they all have flaws. Because of these I think BSU could match up with them. BSU's biggest flaw is their O-line and D-line are smaller. Hard to say how important that would end up being.
BSU at #4 sucks to me, but they can't be that upset about it. I think they deserve #2, as I don't see how one-loss teams can finish ahead of them...but whatever.
The ranking that matters is the pre-season ranking. BSU only loses two starters next year, and they play Oregon State and Virginia Tech (probably a top 10 team). If they start out ranked in the top 5 and go undefeated again they deserve NC consideration (depending upon what other teams do as well).
edit: Oh yeah...you can't discount coaching either. I don't see how anyone can argue that BSU isn't the best coached team in college football.
Out of curioisity...have all you BSU haters seen any of their games this year besides the Fiesta Bowl?
Using Florida's win over Cinnci is not a great example. They have absolutely no defense at all. Florida played a great game and their defense was stout but that game went exactly how it should have and do I think if Boise played Florida they would win. Yea probably, 9 times out of 10 no but they were clearly a very good team this year.
Congratulations to Alabama on it's 13th National Title. [clap]
Also to Mark Ingram for running for over 100yds carrying the Heisman on his back. [bow_down]
He gets 90 yards by halftime on his way to a game-high 116 yards rushing with two touchdowns in 22 carries. Longhorns had given up an average of 62.2 yards, best in the nation.
As far as I know Colt doesn't play defense. ;)
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 08, 2010, 07:15:26 PM
Congratulations to Alabama on it's 13th National Title. [clap]
Also to Mark Ingram for running for over 100yds carrying the Heisman on his back. [bow_down]
He gets 90 yards by halftime on his way to a game-high 116 yards rushing with two touchdowns in 22 carries. Longhorns had given up an average of 62.2 yards, best in the nation.
As far as I know Colt doesn't play defense. ;)
Agreed! Bama destroyed Florida, and we'll never know, but I believe Bama would have won even if Colt played the entire game. Too strong on both sides of the ball. Bravo! [bow_down]
I'm originally from Oregon, so go Ducks! [clap]
Quote from: Triple J on January 08, 2010, 09:34:59 AM
Out of curioisity...have all you BSU haters seen any of their games this year besides the Fiesta Bowl?
Yeah, they had a tough schedule. [roll] Oh, and I don't hate BSU. Their just not in the same league.
http://www.broncosports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9900&SPID=4061&SPSID=48555 (http://www.broncosports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9900&SPID=4061&SPSID=48555)
Here is Alabama and Florida
http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121908aak.html (http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121908aak.html)
http://espn.go.com/ncf/teams/schedule?teamId=57 (http://espn.go.com/ncf/teams/schedule?teamId=57)
Colt doesn't play d. He does however sustain offense. That keeps the defense fresh. If Texas had been able to score at all in the 1st Nama would have been in deep shit, because they would have had to resort to that Pop Warner passing attack of theirs. Still, congrats to bama. God obviously wanted them to win, because god knows, they couldn't have done it on their own ;D
Arguing game outcome after the fact is nonsense. One game was played, one outcome decided. Had Texas won, I would be hella disappointed, but I would say the same thing.
Colt McCoy was injured in this game. Dont'a Hightower, Bama's defense leader, was injured in our first couple of games. People get hurt. Ask Sam Bradford. Oklahoma could have beaten Texas if Sam was in the game. We'll never know. If Mexico had heeded the Zimmerman letter the outcome of WWII could have been different.
Bottom line, in a game between two amazing teams, Alabama came out on top *IN THIS INSTANCE*. I have an insane amount of respect for the Longhorns, and I cheer for them normally, and ESPECIALLY when they were whoopin' that ass against USC not long ago.
[thumbsup]
Please don't take m wrong; I've got a great deal of respect for bama's program. In fact, when watching sec games, bama is the only team I pull for. You should have see the dirty looks I got from lsu fans when bama was whooping their tails on a cold night in tiger stadium back in 02. I'm just disappointed that we'll never really know what would have happened in this game, an I think sec fans and the press vastly underrated Texas before this game.
Quote from: swampduc on January 09, 2010, 06:18:24 AM
::snip:: an I think sec fans and the press vastly underrated Texas before this game.
I definitely agree with that! We (well... some, not I) 'Bama fans are known for our rather elitist attitude. It was the way we trounced Florida, and the way Texas struggled with Nebraska (Suh in particular) that sort of skewed everyone's view. Had Texas swamped Nebraska, or 'Bama barely scraped by the Fighting Tebows, the attitude of the media and the fans would have been more realistic.
Too bad...Texas would have crushed 'bama had McCoy played.
Looks like Carroll is out at USC, I see problems for the Trojans in the future. Hopefully they will finally get in trouble for all of their NCAA violations that always seem to get swept under the rug.
Quote from: metallimonster on January 09, 2010, 01:56:56 PM
Looks like Carroll is out at USC, I see problems for the Trojans in the future. Hopefully they will finally get in trouble for all of their NCAA violations that always seem to get swept under the rug.
doesn't sound like it's a done deal yet. It will be interesting to see if any NCAA problems arise from the lawsuit against Reggie Bush.
Carroll would be stupid to leave USC...and the 'Hawks even dumber if they hire him. It is the 'Hawks though. [cheeky]
Quote from: swampduc on January 09, 2010, 06:18:24 AM
Please don't take m wrong; I've got a great deal of respect for bama's program. In fact, when watching sec games, bama is the only team I pull for. You should have see the dirty looks I got from lsu fans when bama was whooping their tails on a cold night in tiger stadium back in 02. I'm just disappointed that we'll never really know what would have happened in this game, an I think sec fans and the press vastly underrated Texas before this game.
shame on you. the dawgs are lots of fun to watch, especially in person. the battles 'tween the hedges are intense. well, perhaps not this year, but they did go to a bowl. (because everybody goes to a bowl. we are all special. we are all unique. just like everybody else. now lets sell some more commercials and tickets.)
Looks like Carroll accepted the 5-year, $35M Seahawks offer. Can't blam hime...that's a lot of $$$! :o
Good news is USC will probably struggle a bit...good news if you're a non-USC PAC-10 team fan anyway! [cheeky]
I think he'll fail in the NFL and won't make it thru his contract...but we'll see.
Quote from: pompetta on January 09, 2010, 07:59:36 AM
Too bad...Texas would have crushed 'bama had McCoy played.
Life is full of coulda shoulda wouldas. Those and $3.99 will get you a grande mocha latte frappawhatever at Starbucks. Texas put up a fight with what they had but lost with what they had. That's too bad but that is also reality. Would 'bama have won if they would have lost Ingram? Hard to say as Richardson was moving the ball pretty damned well himself (nearly as many carries as Ingram with a higher ypc).
Fact is,Texas lost. Gilbert did what he could and the kid has got a future at Texas. But the fact still remains that on that day in that particular game, Alabama was the better team.
Lane Kiffin to USC!!
bwahaha! [laugh] [laugh]
Go Bears. ;D
The folks of East TN are lighting torches and grabbing ropes. Here comes a bunch of angry mountain-folk:
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4iYlZ1m8UEM/S04jEalnWqI/AAAAAAAAFHg/GhVV_Pa0Ysc/s800/500x_rock1.jpg)
I'm still try to make sense of this one. I get that Kiffin was a USC coach but what (other than his dad coaching Defense) does he bring. He is very unproven and had NCAA violations in his first month of being the Vols coach. With sanctions on USC pending hiring a guy who seems to not care about getting more really shows what USC is all about.
I hope they lose scholarships and bowl apparenences for all the crap they've gotten away with.
A-Day Game, baby!! 30 minutes 'til kickoff, and Bryant-Denny Stadium is at 90,000 people.
ROLL make the beast with two backsING TIDE!!
Buckeyes had 95K last year. I would guess they get about the same next Saturday.
From what I've been hearing, Pryor has picked up where he left off in the Rose Bowl.
Alabama should be number 1 going into the season but watch out for the Buckeyes to be number 2. Bama has a lot to replace on D so we'll see if they are as dominate as they were last year.
See ya in the NC game!
Anyone have any thoughts on the new bull shit rule where if a player gets flagged for taunting on a TD they're going to take the points away and mark the penalty yards off at the spot of the foul? I think its a slippery slope and is giving the refs way to much power to change the outcome of the game.
Quote from: metallimonster on April 17, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Anyone have any thoughts on the new bull shit rule where if a player gets flagged for taunting on a TD they're going to take the points away and mark the penalty yards off at the spot of the foul? I think its a slippery slope and is giving the refs way to much power to change the outcome of the game.
I do... [puke]
Quote from: metallimonster on April 17, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Anyone have any thoughts on the new bull shit rule where if a player gets flagged for taunting on a TD they're going to take the points away and mark the penalty yards off at the spot of the foul? I think its a slippery slope and is giving the refs way to much power to change the outcome of the game.
I hadn't heard about that rule, and it sounds like a terrible idea. Something as subjective as "taunting" shouldn't lead to points coming off the board.
taunting is part of the sport. next thing you know, it'll be 2-hand touch.
Quote from: metallimonster on April 17, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
See ya in the NC game!
I hope that is the case, man. I'd love to see an OSU/Bama showdown.
As always, OSU can suck my balls along with the rest of the Big 10.
Quote from: duccarlos on April 19, 2010, 07:15:35 AM
As always, OSU can suck my balls along with the rest of the Big 10.
I will agree with OSU, but not rest of the Big 10
i am getting ready to buy a nice to UGA hat. my last one is too faded and stained to be worn proudly.
Quote from: a m on April 19, 2010, 07:18:45 AM
i am getting ready to buy a nice to UGA hat. my last one is too faded and stained to be worn proudly.
It's hard to wear a UGA hat "proudly" in any condition. :D
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 19, 2010, 08:38:19 AM
It's hard to wear a UGA hat "proudly" in any condition. :D
If a m can throw, they may just give him a helmet, seeing as Richt just fired the QB. ;)
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 19, 2010, 08:38:19 AM
It's hard to wear a UGA hat "proudly" in any condition. :D
haha. i am guilty by wife's association. who, coincidentally, owes you a punch to the junk for such a comment (according to her upon sharing comment with her, laughing all the while).
Quote from: Ghostly Pip on April 19, 2010, 09:01:31 AM
If a m can throw, they may just give him a helmet, seeing as Richt just fired the QB. ;)
not big enough to play SEC ball (wait. vandy doesn't count).
Quote from: a m on April 19, 2010, 09:40:30 AM
haha. i am guilty by wife's association. who, coincidentally, owes you a punch to the junk for such a comment (according to her upon sharing comment with her, laughing all the while).
:D
YOU KNOW WHY! What happens in vegas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBithOSdf6o#lq-hq-vhq)
Clausen not picked in first round [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Tebow picked 25th [thumbsup]
I'm happy for Bradford, Su, and Berry
Broncos taking Tebow is a risk but I think it will pay off.
Clausen can suck it!!!!!!!
Now I'm just praying my Browns won't pick em.
I was wondering, after the draft you guys think we should stop posting in this thread and start a College Football '10 one?
Might keep things a little cleaner?
Quote from: metallimonster on April 23, 2010, 06:41:34 AM
Clausen can suck it!!!!!!!
Now I'm just praying my Browns won't pick em.
Agreed on Clausen.
Dude, you need a lot more prayers for your Browns then a draft pick.........!!!!!!
I'd be shocked if they chose another loser Notre Dame QB like their previous make the beast with two backs up with that douchebag from Dublin
Mr Quinn.
Looks like since the Bronco's picked him.........he'll be collecting his paycheck like he did with the browns and holding a clipboard.
make the beast with two backs, I'd do that for 500k a year or whatever he is getting paid.
i would be a successful clipboard holder for a measly 100k. I'm a bargain.
I was loving all the pundits fawning over Bradford and how great a pick he was and how he was the only pick that made sense. Ha!
The other day I read a great article posing the idea to take Suh with the first pick and then maybe grab Colt McCoy second round to have a mobile, durable QB who is a leader since the Rams O-Line is just abysmal. I think Bradford's a great QB, but I agree McCoy might have been a better pick considering the overall team picture. Hope Bradford doesn't get beat on this year like Stafford did last year.
Quote from: a m on April 23, 2010, 08:01:15 AM
i would be a successful clipboard holder for a measly 100k. I'm a bargain.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Don't sell yourself short, Judge. Your a tremendous slouch.
Quote from: metallimonster on April 23, 2010, 06:41:34 AM
I was wondering, after the draft you guys think we should stop posting in this thread and start a College Football '10 one?
Might keep things a little cleaner?
As long as I can keep the '09 thread... for posterity. ;D ;D [thumbsup] [bow_down] [clap] [bow_down]
Quote from: metallimonster on April 23, 2010, 06:41:34 AM
I was wondering, after the draft you guys think we should stop posting in this thread and start a College Football '10 one?
Might keep things a little cleaner?
Sure, you can quote me on the new thread now:
"THERE IS A SEVERE HURRICANE WARNING IN COLUMBUS FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 11"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
You'd better hope there is an actual hurricane and the game is cancelled becaues if you can't beat Wisconsin the Canes won't be able to touch the Buckeyes.
Our defense will chew Harris up and spit his overated ass out.
Then Pryor's going to show him what a real running QB is all about.
McCoy in the third round? Really? WTF?
Quote from: Dannyboy on April 24, 2010, 04:21:51 AM
McCoy in the third round? Really? WTF?
and to Cleveland! Poor, poor Colt :'(
Quote from: swampduc on April 24, 2010, 01:22:02 PM
and to Cleveland! Poor, poor Colt :'(
Yeah, that too.
Yeah, it's too bad he has to play for that asshat Mangini