Here we are end of July...one month to go...summer training camps will be starting first week of August. Personally my favorite time of the year because college and pro football are my top two favorite sports and they're both getting ready to begin! So I'll make the first post for the 2009 college football season.
Without further ado...Below is an outline of some of the big questions that have been the recurring headlines during the offseason and that will no doubt be answered and discussed on this thread over the next six months:
Will Tebow or Bradford become only the 2nd player in CFB history to win the trophy twice or will Colt McCoy get his due recognition, or even more surprising...will a darkhorse snatch it from these 3 favorites?
Will Florida repeat and become the first true CFB dynasty since Nebraska back in the 90's?
Can Alabama repeat last year's almost NC campaign and make it to the big game this time?
Is Ole Miss for real?
Will LSU be back this year for contention?
Will the ACC produce a dominant team?
Can USC's yet TBD QB come through and lead the Trojans through their PAC 10 schedule undefeated or will they narrowly miss getting to the NC game again or even worse, lose the PAC 10 title to Cal or Oregon?
Who wins this year's Red River Rivalry and will that be enough to propel the winner to the NC game?
It's been 3 years since Notre Dame had both experience and talent available at the start of a season...can they capitalize on that and make a return to a BCS bowl?
Can anyone from the Big 12 North make a real stab at the conference title?
Will the SEC be sending another representative to the NC game to make it four years in a row?
Which non-BCS team will crash the BCS Bowls this season?
Can RichRod get Michigan back on track in only his 2nd year at the helm?
Will Ohio State end their 3-year losing streak in BCS bowls?
Is this JoePa's last year coaching and will PSU give him a memorable ending by making it to the NC game?
Will the Big 10 finally shake off their recent shortcomings of being too slow to compete in the big bowl games?
Which non-BCS team will pull off the biggest regular season, out-of-conference upset over a powerful BCS team?
Who will win the Big East?
I'm sure there are many other questions as well, but this is a start. Let the debates begin! :yippee:
SOBAY310
07-31-2009, 11:29 AM
Way to start it up borromini!
I've been worried about the Trojans game at Ohio State ever since the middle of last year. I don't know what to expect from QB Aaron Corp or our defense, but I always have confidnece with Pete running the show.
I cannot wait for the season to start and to chat it up with you guys.
drbrosco
07-31-2009, 01:25 PM
I'll take a shot at these questions...
Will Tebow or Bradford become only the 2nd player in CFB history to win the trophy twice or will Colt McCoy get his due recognition, or even more surprising...will a darkhorse snatch it from these 3 favorites?I think McCoy wins it this year but he will have to be great to beat Tebow
Will Florida repeat and become the first true CFB dynasty since Nebraska back in the 90's?NO
Can Alabama repeat last year's almost NC campaign and make it to the big game this time?strong possiblity
Is Ole Miss for real?is this a joke question...next!
Will LSU be back this year for contention?NO
Will the ACC produce a dominant team?Never
Can USC's yet TBD QB come through and lead the Trojans through their PAC 10 schedule undefeated or will they narrowly miss getting to the NC game again or even worse, lose the PAC 10 title to Cal or Oregon?sorry Sobay but Cal will win the P10
Who wins this year's Red River Rivalry and will that be enough to propel the winner to the NC game?Texas wins & yes they will play for the NC
It's been 3 years since Notre Dame had both experience and talent available at the start of a season...can they capitalize on that and make a return to a BCS bowl?YES
Can anyone from the Big 12 North make a real stab at the conference title?impossible
Will the SEC be sending another representative to the NC game to make it four years in a row?NO
Which non-BCS team will crash the BCS Bowls this season?BYU is for real this year & will crash the BCS
Can RichRod get Michigan back on track in only his 2nd year at the helm?NEVER
Will Ohio State end their 3-year losing streak in BCS bowls?YES!!!
Is this JoePa's last year coaching and will PSU give him a memorable ending by making it to the NC game?no & no
Will the Big 10 finally shake off their recent shortcomings of being too slow to compete in the big bowl games?they have never been to slow but outside of OSU, Illinois & maybe Penn St they will not be strong
Which non-BCS team will pull off the biggest regular season, out-of-conference upset over a powerful BCS team?BYU over Oklahoma
Who will win the Big East?Cincinnati & that's not a homer pick either
I'm sure there are many other questions as well, but this is a start. Let the debates begin! :yippee:
borromini
07-31-2009, 10:19 PM
...I've been worried about the Trojans game at Ohio State ever since the middle of last year. I don't know what to expect from QB Aaron Corp or our defense, but I always have confidnece with Pete running the show... Pete Carroll has only one loss to a non-conference team in the past five years and it was the loss to Texas in the '05 championship game. On the other hand...Tressel has struggled beating BCS opponents in the past 3 years with the exception being Texas.
I'm going with history and predict that USC will survive the trip out to the horseshoe and come away with a win. :)
borromini
07-31-2009, 10:24 PM
I'll take a shot at these questions... Your last answer may not have been a homer but your other answers seem to have a Big 10 tilt. :D That's what's fun about CFB...not just loyalty to a team, but also to a conference/region. Ain't nothing like it!
drbrosco
07-31-2009, 11:38 PM
Your right Borromini, ain't nothing like it.
I am picking Texas to be a lock to go to the NC.
I don't think the SEC will be in it as I think they will beat up on each other, but I like Bama to win the SEC.
And if this Terrell Pryor is really supposed to be another Vince Young Ohio St. is looking good. In the Big10 I think Illinois & Penn St. have solid teams but will be pretty weak otherwise, so I don't see anyone on the Buckeyes schedule beating them. And I am not doggin USC I just think we will handle them at the shoe as Cal or Oregon are a step above USC this year I think. But Pete Carroll is a genius so I would never completely count USC out though. And it is a shame that Sanchez is not at USC as he has no bizness is in the NFL imo. Even Pete Carroll said it & I believe when he says your not ready, your not ready.
And Cincinnati could go 1 loss or better(yes undefeated) IF they could pull off a trip out west to play Oregon St. I think the other real tuff game on thier schedule is the last game at PITT. How Cincinnati kept Brian Kelly from leaving is beyond me but I love it as he has this team playing great imo.
And one last thing...BYU has the potential to be good enuff to beat ANYBODY imo. They have quite a few starters coming back from a good team last year including their superstar QB Max Hall & the star RB (can't think of his name) they are gonna score at will. But the whole season is gonna be on week #1 when they play Oklahoma. If they can pull that off...watch out!
Well I am gonna shut up as I can go on & on as I too am very excited about the upcoming season & love to talk about it. Not always right about my predictions, actually I am rarely right :lol: but I LOVE College Football!!!
GO BUCKEYES!!!
borromini
08-01-2009, 09:26 AM
...if this Terrell Pryor is really supposed to be another Vince Young Ohio St. is looking good... I expect that TP will have a very good year...probably still a year away from reaching vintage Vince, but good.
...I am not doggin USC I just think we will handle them at the shoe as Cal or Oregon are a step above USC this year I think. But Pete Carroll is a genius so I would never completely count USC out though. And it is a shame that Sanchez is not at USC as he has no bizness is in the NFL imo. Even Pete Carroll said it & I believe when he says your not ready, your not ready... Not since 2001 has Carroll had a non-experienced QB taking the helm. Linehart played quite a bit as 2nd behind Palmer, Booty got solid play time behind Linehart and Sanchez got to start several games during Booty's recover from injury. Now Pete's back to 2001 with a QB that will likely have no play time prior to taking over unless somehow Mustain surprises everyone in camp and becomes starter...highly unlikely. So to me that's the one weak spot on USC's roster.
All other positions for the Trojans are simply lock-n-reload as has been the past 6 years. Everyone talks about how the USC linebackers all graduated, but very few folks comment on how much play time the backups got and will be coming in with experience, not green.
There's no question that OSU has dominated OOC games at the shoe, but if anyone can pull it off...it would be USC.
As for Sanchez not being ready...I'm of the opinion that Carroll was more concerned that his remaining QBs weren't ready and felt that he needed Sanchez to continue the trend he had with the previous QBs that I mentioned earlier in my post. :) The fact that Sanchez got drafted No. 5, means enough NFL teams felt that he's ready to take the next step. Carroll's behavior at Sanchez' press conference last winter will likely be the only time you see that coach lose his composure and behave poorly.
oblioman
08-02-2009, 02:00 PM
Here we are end of July...one month to go...summer training camps will be starting first week of August. Personally my favorite time of the year because college and pro football are my top two favorite sports and they're both getting ready to begin! So I'll make the first post for the 2009 college football season.
Without further ado...Below is an outline of some of the big questions that have been the recurring headlines during the offseason and that will no doubt be answered and discussed on this thread over the next six months:
Will Tebow or Bradford become only the 2nd player in CFB history to win the trophy twice or will Colt McCoy get his due recognition, or even more surprising...will a darkhorse snatch it from these 3 favorites? TEBOW
Will Florida repeat and become the first true CFB dynasty since Nebraska back in the 90's? Tough call, still have a great defense.
Can Alabama repeat last year's almost NC campaign and make it to the big game this time? Nope.
Is Ole Miss for real? Yup.
Will LSU be back this year for contention? Nope.
Will the ACC produce a dominant team? Not in football.
Can USC's yet TBD QB come through and lead the Trojans through their PAC 10 schedule undefeated or will they narrowly miss getting to the NC game again or even worse, lose the PAC 10 title to Cal or Oregon? They will be beat. maybe twixt,
Who wins this year's Red River Rivalry and will that be enough to propel the winner to the NC game? Texas,,,but no NC.
It's been 3 years since Notre Dame had both experience and talent available at the start of a season...can they capitalize on that and make a return to a BCS bowl? A lowly bowl game.
Can anyone from the Big 12 North make a real stab at the conference title? Baylor, perhaps?
Will the SEC be sending another representative to the NC game to make it four years in a row? Yup. But not me Vols.
Which non-BCS team will crash the BCS Bowls this season? None.
Can RichRod get Michigan back on track in only his 2nd year at the helm? Nope.
Will Ohio State end their 3-year losing streak in BCS bowls? Yup.
Is this JoePa's last year coaching and will PSU give him a memorable ending by making it to the NC game? Bowl bound but no NC. Yup,,his last year.
Will the Big 10 finally shake off their recent shortcomings of being too slow to compete in the big bowl games? Nope.
Which non-BCS team will pull off the biggest regular season, out-of-conference upset over a powerful BCS team? Notre Dame
Who will win the Big East? USF
I'm sure there are many other questions as well, but this is a start. Let the debates begin! :yippee:
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drbrosco
08-02-2009, 05:28 PM
Hey oblioman, you being a true Vols fan, what is your take on Lane Kiffin?
Do you think he is gonna lead the Vols down the losing road & turning the program into a weaker SEC team?...or...Do you think he is gonna be a great fit for the Vols & we will see them on top of the SEC soon & for a long time?
I am just asking cause I would guess there is alot of mixed reaction among the fans down there. I could be wrong though as maybe everyone is behind him. Anyways it's good to hear from ya & good luck to your Vols :)
oblioman
08-02-2009, 05:49 PM
Hey oblioman, you being a true Vols fan, what is your take on Lane Kiffin?
Do you think he is gonna lead the Vols down the losing road & turning the program into a weaker SEC team?...or...Do you think he is gonna be a great fit for the Vols & we will see them on top of the SEC soon & for a long time?
I am just asking cause I would guess there is alot of mixed reaction among the fans down there. I could be wrong though as maybe everyone is behind him. Anyways it's good to hear from ya & good luck to your Vols :)
Jury is still out in Knoxville. Kiffin has been very aggressive at recruiting, has a defense that can play with anybody in the SEC, and a proud football tradition second to none. Me take is that the Vols needed some new direction. Fulmer was a good, no, a great coach but seemed distracted the past couple of years. Expectations are very high for Kiffin. We all see how Pearl turned UT basketball around, and now the bar is set for Kiffin to do the same.
For the SEC, the Gators have it. Percy will be tough to replace, but with proper coaching and solid leadership (Tebow), they will make their offense click. As for their defense - best in the NCAA. GO VOLS
oops, almost forgot - you can bet that me hat will be in the ring for the Buckeyes on Sept.12th. It will be USC's 1st loss of the season.
borromini
08-02-2009, 06:51 PM
...Which non-BCS team will pull off the biggest regular season, out-of-conference upset over a powerful BCS team? Notre Dame The Irish are a BCS team...they're not part of any of the BCS conferences, but in essence are their own BCS conference. I was referring to teams from non-BCS conferences like the WAC, Mountain West, Mid American, etc.
However, there is one BCS conference team that could pull off a huge upset by going to one of the big bowls...yup you guessed it...
TENNESSEE! :D Ok...maybe not yet. Hope your boy Kiffin gets results on the field to balance the off-field attention.
borromini
08-02-2009, 06:54 PM
...you can bet that me hat will be in the ring for the Buckeyes on Sept.12th. It will be USC's 1st loss of the season. Nah...the Trojans will come through. It will be the first in a long time that OSU has lost to a non-conference foe at the Shoe. :)
IlovemesomeHD
08-03-2009, 05:51 AM
* Will Tebow or Bradford become only the 2nd player in CFB history to win the trophy twice or will Colt McCoy get his due recognition, or even more surprising...will a darkhorse snatch it from these 3 favorites?no Colt McCoy will win it
* Will Florida repeat and become the first true CFB dynasty since Nebraska back in the 90's?yes
* Can Alabama repeat last year's almost NC campaign and make it to the big game this time?no way, they'll be good but QB s a question there
* Is Ole Miss for real? overrated, will fall flat on their faces
* Will LSU be back this year for contention?no, defense will still suck
* Will the ACC produce a dominant team? will Death Valley,CA see any snow skiers this winter? NO- same with the Always Crappy Conference
* Can USC's yet TBD QB come through and lead the Trojans through their PAC 10 schedule undefeated or will they narrowly miss getting to the NC game again or even worse, lose the PAC 10 title to Cal or Oregon? USC will lose 2 Pac 10 games (Oregon and Stanford)so no
* Who wins this year's Red River Rivalry and will that be enough to propel the winner to the NC game? Oklahoma and no, They'll get upset by Nebraska in the Big 12 Title game
* It's been 3 years since Notre Dame had both experience and talent available at the start of a season...can they capitalize on that and make a return to a BCS bowl? No, unless they find a real coach they'll suck
* Can anyone from the Big 12 North make a real stab at the conference title? Nebraska will win it to steal a BCS bid from a more deserving team
* Will the SEC be sending another representative to the NC game to make it four years in a row?yes, Florida, thankfully the Tebow hype will end after this year either way
* Which non-BCS team will crash the BCS Bowls this season?BYU
* Can RichRod get Michigan back on track in only his 2nd year at the helm? they'll be better but still mediocre
* Will Ohio State end their 3-year losing streak in BCS bowls?no, speed kills and OSUcks doesn't have it
* Is this JoePa's last year coaching and will PSU give him a memorable ending by making it to the NC game? no, yes
* Will the Big 10 finally shake off their recent shortcomings of being too slow to compete in the big bowl games?nope,there's a reason they suck in bowl games, SLOW!!!
* Which non-BCS team will pull off the biggest regular season, out-of-conference upset over a powerful BCS team? not gonna happen
* Who will win the Big East? Who ever sucks the least ;)
oblioman
08-03-2009, 10:28 AM
The Irish are a BCS team...they're not part of any of the BCS conferences, but in essence are their own BCS conference. I was referring to teams from non-BCS conferences like the WAC, Mountain West, Mid American, etc.
However, there is one BCS conference team that could pull off a huge upset by going to one of the big bowls...yup you guessed it...
TENNESSEE! :D Ok...maybe not yet. Hope your boy Kiffin gets results on the field to balance the off-field attention.
You be correct. As much as some folks wish Notre Dame was not a part of the BCS,,,the BCS needs Notre Dame. All about the money. Let's see if they can pull themselves up to a #8 team.
SOBAY310
08-03-2009, 10:46 AM
Rosco, we going to have the same bet this year for the Trojans/Buckeye game?
sjt1985
08-03-2009, 11:17 AM
Can't wait till football starts and the Buckeye haters get their mouths shut. When was the last time OSU lost to an unranked team. When was the last time your school lost to an unranked team?
This football season is going to prove extra interesting because I'm through with the NFL.
GO BUCKEYES!
drbrosco
08-03-2009, 11:20 AM
Rosco, we going to have the same bet this year for the Trojans/Buckeye game?
Oh yes, I will be getting my revenge this year:D
borromini
08-03-2009, 04:03 PM
* Will the ACC produce a dominant team? will Death Valley,CA see any snow skiers this winter? NO- same with the Always Crappy Conference Isn't Death Valley and Squaw Valley the same place? :confused:
* Can USC's yet TBD QB come through and lead the Trojans through their PAC 10 schedule undefeated or will they narrowly miss getting to the NC game again or even worse, lose the PAC 10 title to Cal or Oregon? USC will lose 2 Pac 10 games (Oregon and Stanford)so no
I think USC has a greater chance of losing to Cal than Stanford.
borromini
08-03-2009, 04:06 PM
You be correct. As much as some folks wish Notre Dame was not a part of the BCS,,,the BCS needs Notre Dame. All about the money. Let's see if they can pull themselves up to a #8 team. A #8 ranking guarantees ND a BCS bowl. But they only need to be ranked #14 or higher to be BCS bowl eligible...after that it's up to the bowl committees' preference on whom to invite.
And as you noted...ND represents instant ratings and money to any bowl and its affiliated network.
borromini
08-03-2009, 04:24 PM
...When was the last time OSU lost to an unranked team. When was the last time your school lost to an unranked team?... Not sure who you are directing your question to. :confused:
sjt1985
08-04-2009, 08:55 AM
Not sure who you are directing your question to. :confused:
Anybody. The last time OSU lost to a team that didn't end up in a BCS bowl was in 2004. It's something like 56 games, when the next closest streak is under 20 games. Like it or not, the Buckeyes are a contender each and every year. I think the USC game is going to be a lot closer than everybody thinks.
borromini
08-04-2009, 08:13 PM
But what does it matter that OSU hasn't lost to an unranked OOC opponent in a long while if they continue to lose to ranked OOC opponents...whether during the regular season or in a BCS bowl?
Granted their recent bad luck streak in BCS bowls is only a few years, but it only takes a few more before they become the Buffalo Bills of college football. In America, there's very little recognition to the team that comes in 2nd in championship games.
I agree that the USC game won't be a blowout. But for OSU's sake...losing that game will have the same consequence as USC losing...the loser likely has no shot at the national title game.
BiggNewt
08-05-2009, 06:56 AM
Go irish!
sjt1985
08-05-2009, 08:55 AM
But what does it matter that OSU hasn't lost to an unranked OOC opponent in a long while if they continue to lose to ranked OOC opponents...whether during the regular season or in a BCS bowl?
Granted their recent bad luck streak in BCS bowls is only a few years, but it only takes a few more before they become the Buffalo Bills of college football. In America, there's very little recognition to the team that comes in 2nd in championship games.
I agree that the USC game won't be a blowout. But for OSU's sake...losing that game will have the same consequence as USC losing...the loser likely has no shot at the national title game.
Very true. It just gets old hearing people rip on OSU like they are awful. In fact, maybe it's just the whole culture that's growing that way. I can't tell you how many times I hear "oh, (insert school name here) is terrible and shouldn't even be ranked". I think some people just want to run their mouths and sound like they are sports commentators. Maybe I should just ignore them and stick with intelligent people that have some common sense.:yippee:
borromini
08-05-2009, 02:48 PM
...Maybe I should just ignore them and stick with intelligent people that have some common sense.:yippee: That's no good...you'll only end up with one or two people to talk CFB with. :D
The rivalries, feuds, animosities...it's one of the things that makes CFB great. Sure, people tend to use hyperbole to either boost their team or put down a team they hate. You just go with the flow, don't let it get under your skin...and you pray for the moment where they're proven wrong so you can turn the table on them! ;)
borromini
08-05-2009, 02:51 PM
Go irish! An Irish/Laker fan? Hmmm, that's a new one. :) But I'm with you...would be fun to see the Irish do very well and screw up a few people's long-standing predictions for failure.
drbrosco
08-05-2009, 03:06 PM
An Irish/Laker fan? Hmmm, that's a new one. :) But I'm with you...would be fun to see the Irish do very well and screw up a few people's long-standing predictions for failure.
I would love to see the Irish kick butt & ruin other teams also. Surely Wiess has built a team to be reckoned with this year....hopefully.
BiggNewt
08-05-2009, 06:43 PM
Clausen is going to break-out. Big time. Michael Floyd, Golden Tate, Deion Walker, Armando Allen...Oh it's going to be a good year for the Blue & Gold.
oblioman
08-05-2009, 06:58 PM
Clausen is going to break-out. Big time. Michael Floyd, Golden Tate, Deion Walker, Armando Allen...Oh it's going to be a good year for the Blue & Gold.
We had a Clausen in TN. SEC ate him up.
JP_2684
08-05-2009, 09:46 PM
Can't wait till football starts and the Buckeye haters get their mouths shut. When was the last time OSU lost to an unranked team. When was the last time your school lost to an unranked team?
This football season is going to prove extra interesting because I'm through with the NFL.
Clausen is going to break-out. Big time. Michael Floyd, Golden Tate, Deion Walker, Armando Allen...Oh it's going to be a good year for the Blue & Gold.
lololololololol, yes, in your little own fantasy world.
And for the record, Greg McMackin should of been praised, rather than suspended for his slur against Notre Gay.
drbrosco
08-05-2009, 10:55 PM
Hey JP, who are you a fan of in College football & the NFL?
borromini
08-05-2009, 10:59 PM
We had a Clausen in TN. SEC ate him up. Sorry...no relationship to that Volunteer! :D
oblioman
08-06-2009, 11:17 AM
Hey JP, who are you a fan of in College football & the NFL?
Whomever the Simpsons play for.:D
BiggNewt
08-06-2009, 06:35 PM
lololololololol, yes, in your little own fantasy world.
And for the record, Greg McMackin should of been praised, rather than suspended for his slur against Notre Gay.
Okay, I'll remember you when December rolls around. :D
It's pretty close except Texas should be #1 & OSU should be in the top 3. And BYU is ranked way to low.
JP_2684
08-07-2009, 02:25 PM
Hey JP, who are you a fan of in College football & the NFL?
The U in CFB. Yeah, they've been an absolute shit team for the past few years, but Randy Shannon is slowly but surely leading this team back to glory. And i'm a die-hard Pats fan. Yeah, 18-1 and spygate. I know. Hilarious. But anyways, loved all the improvements they've made. Fixed up the secondary (which was awful last season) by signing Bodden and Springs and by drafting safety Patrick Chung and CB Darius Butler. Oh, and Ellis Hobbs is gone, which is great. Also, the recently acquired DE Derrick Burgess will be a nice pass rushing presence. Not to mention, they also signed Fred Taylor. Doubt, he'll rush for more than 600 or 700 yards, but a nice addition, notheless. Sammy Morris should be getting the majority of the carries. And Joey Galloway is a pretty decent replacement for Jabar Gaffney. And of course, TFB is back. Considering the things i've been hearing, I have no concerns about him. Hell, Carson Palmer had a huge year after he tore his ACL. With that said, the season should be a good one.
Okay, I'll remember you when December rolls around. :D
What's in December? When ND gets selected to play in some crappy bowl game again? :lol:
BiggNewt
08-07-2009, 06:56 PM
What's in December? When ND gets selected to play in some crappy bowl game again? :lol:
11-1 my friend, 10-2 at best. I'll create a signature with your quote for the season.
JP_2684
08-07-2009, 07:25 PM
11-1 my friend, 10-2 at best. I'll create a signature with your quote for the season.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Nero2k4/chappelle-show-charlie-murphy.gif
Please, take off the Blue and Gold glasses, for a minute. WAYYYYYY too much homerism right there. ND will probably go 8-4. 9-3 at best. lol, i'll eat my own shit if ND goes 11-1.
Please, take off the Blue and Gold glasses, for a minute. WAYYYYYY too much homerism right there. ND will go probably go 8-4. 9-3 at best. lol, i'll eat my own shit if ND goes 11-1.
Well I think you better get your spoon out & aquire a taste for crap:lol: because ND could easily go 11-1 or at least 10-2. Their toughest game is at USC & that is at ND so I think they can win that one. Other than that the only tuff one is @PITT & they also play 5 in a row at Home in mid season
BiggNewt
08-08-2009, 10:33 AM
Silly man, Notre Dame has one ranked team on it's schedule.
oblioman
08-08-2009, 12:11 PM
Sorry Brosco, me has Navy beating them this year.
IlovemesomeHD
08-08-2009, 02:38 PM
USC, Stanford, Michigan ST (at least) will beat ND
drbrosco
08-08-2009, 03:43 PM
Sorry Brosco, me has Navy beating them this year.
USC, Stanford, Michigan ST (at least) will beat ND
I agree Notre Dame could lose a few games but I just think Charlie Weiss has the players to be very, very good this year & beat USC & MSU & PITT & could easily go 10-2 or better. This is ND's year that will start a great run of great seasons imo.
borromini
08-08-2009, 06:28 PM
...i'll eat my own shit if ND goes 11-1.Well if they do go 11-1, please just tell us you went through with your pledge...don't post a video to prove it. :eek:
As for the U...it's going to be an 8-4 season at best for them. Good crop of young recruits, but not ready for prime time.
borromini
08-08-2009, 06:29 PM
Sorry Brosco, me has Navy beating them this year. It's pretty clear you did not post this while sober.
borromini
08-08-2009, 06:31 PM
USC, Stanford, Michigan ST (at least) will beat NDOnly USC is a clear favorite...the others are all winnable and ND will be favored in all those other games. This year will be the tell-tale for Weis and his future. He's got a good shot at a one or two loss season.
oblioman
08-08-2009, 06:44 PM
It's pretty clear you did not post this while sober.
have not been sober in over a week. and a few days. But it stands where it stands. A lot of high hopes are placed on ND this year, but unfortunatly, in me humble opine, the defense is going to let them down. Weiss has accumulated a decent offensive corps, with quite a few returning starters. But his defense is only half together from last year and they still be rebuilding. Not to mention that their defense has really sucked the past couple of seasons. navy beat them a couple of years ago for the first time since whenever,,,,,,,and have the defense to beat ND again this year.
borromini
08-08-2009, 07:28 PM
Yeah, I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one. It won't be the same defense as last year for several reasons. While they have lost defenders to graduation, they have something they haven't had in a few years...depth. They also have a new DC...Jon Tenuta who ran a tight defense at Georgia Tech and Ohio State.
As for Navy's defense...no way this year that they can hang with this year's Irish offense.
BiggNewt
08-09-2009, 02:03 AM
Yeah, I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one. It won't be the same defense as last year for several reasons. While they have lost defenders to graduation, they have something they haven't had in a few years...depth. They also have a new DC...Jon Tenuta who ran a tight defense at Georgia Tech and Ohio State.
As for Navy's defense...no way this year that they can hang with this year's Irish offense.
How about 18 returning starters out of a 22 starter depth chart. :error: on Terd munching boy.
borromini
08-09-2009, 09:41 AM
The offense returns the most of those 18...should be a very good unit this year. The Nevada game will be a good game to start the season with.
oblioman
08-09-2009, 11:37 AM
Yeah, I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one. It won't be the same defense as last year for several reasons. While they have lost defenders to graduation, they have something they haven't had in a few years...depth. They also have a new DC...Jon Tenuta who ran a tight defense at Georgia Tech and Ohio State.
As for Navy's defense...no way this year that they can hang with this year's Irish offense.
Judy's brother??
borromini
08-09-2009, 12:10 PM
Lot of talent in that Tenuta family. :)
oblioman
08-09-2009, 12:28 PM
Lot of talent in that Tenuta family. :)
Speaking of talent,,,is Pete going to start his freshman?
borromini
08-09-2009, 11:17 PM
If the freshman earns it...Pete will start him.
borromini
08-10-2009, 09:55 PM
It appears that Ohio State just lost one of their linebackers expected to step in for the graduated Laurinaitis...bummer for the Buckeyes.
It seems that Pryor ran fast. It also seems that there is some discrepancy with the timing, but regardless of his 'exact' time, this guy is quick. I wonder if the OSU med center can stop killing dogs and figure out how to clone Pryor, quick!
Go Bucks!
borromini
08-13-2009, 10:37 PM
USC's Corp is out with a small crack in a leg bone. We could see a true freshman starting against OSU at the Shoe...good way to mature quickly I guess. :)
borromini
08-14-2009, 10:11 AM
Seems like the current headlines in CFB are dominated by camp injuries. I'm trying to remember if this is typical every August.
sjt1985
08-14-2009, 10:40 AM
Seems like the current headlines in CFB are dominated by camp injuries. I'm trying to remember if this is typical every August.
Usually you see more talk of pre season injuries with the NFL. It seems that players are pushing themselves more than every to be bigger and faster and stronger. Some just push it too hard I guess.
borromini
08-14-2009, 10:35 PM
ESPN's CF Live today did a piece on how practices might be too intense and that 2-a-day sessions should be scaled back. The thinking being that these sessions were created in the days when football players went into hibernation after the season and didn't start working out again until summer camp. But with the all-year training regimen...the structure of practices need to be re-worked.
I'm not sure about this viewpoint...yet.
drbrosco
08-14-2009, 11:56 PM
ESPN's CF Live today did a piece on how practices might be too intense and that 2-a-day sessions should be scaled back. The thinking being that these sessions were created in the days when football players went into hibernation after the season and didn't start working out again until summer camp. But with the all-year training regimen...the structure of practices need to be re-worked.
I'm not sure about this viewpoint...yet.
I am no expert on conditioning at all, but imo they push these players bodies so much all year & that is why they lose so many players to injury in camp. Those bodies can only take so much.
I mean I would want my players in great shape but I think these strength & conditioning coaches push them too far in the off season considering they have to do these two a days in the "dog days of summer".
So I would keep the two a days & put less emphasis on the off season workouts unless of course someone is recovering from an injury.
:2cents
borromini
08-16-2009, 08:57 AM
I'm thinking the opposite...restructure the 2-a-days rather than scaling back the off-season workouts. I think it's more important to keep in shape all year round as I believe that tends to reduce the chance of injury rather than having intense summer sessions that increase the chances of injury.
An article that polls the strength/conditioning coaches for each Top 25 team would be interesting to read.
borromini
08-17-2009, 10:43 PM
First it was Ohio State losing a key linebacker...now Linebacker U is in the news for losing one of their key starting linebackers.
lol, Syracuse is a joke. Gonna especially enjoy seeing them do horrible this year since the kid (whom is an absolute bitch) I backed up at two-way-tackle in 9th grade, will be on the team.
borromini
08-19-2009, 12:50 AM
Sounds like a grudge...he was recruited by Miami...:)
oblioman
08-19-2009, 09:56 AM
Either Greg Paulus is one amazing athlete with the quickest learning curve in history or Syracuse is one bad team that can use anyone as their QB.
The kid must be one hell of an athlete to pull this off. Doesn't matter at what level of college ball one plays, even if it is Syracuse, to come in and impress the coaching staff enough to give you the starting job. Have to keep an eye on this kid, out of curiosity if nothing else.
borromini
08-19-2009, 12:15 PM
Yeah...I'll believe he's real when I see it on the field.
borromini
08-22-2009, 02:06 PM
Well the AP preseason poll came out...and what a surprise...58 of 60 first place votes went to Florida. That's the most ever in any preseason poll for CFB.
It would be comical if Florida doesn't finish first in January. :)
oblioman
08-22-2009, 02:42 PM
Utah at #19 and Bama at #5??? Didn't Utah thrash Bama in a bowl game last year??? Utah has a different quarterback but it's defense is going to be as tough as ever.
drbrosco
08-22-2009, 11:44 PM
I drafted a College Football Fantasy team tonight & ended up with the following guys taken in this order...
QB- Dan Lefevour Central Michigan (I was 4th overall & took this guy over Tebow & Bradford :eek: But I think it will pay off)
RB- Jacquizz Rogers, Oregon St.
RB Charles Scott, LSU
WR Damaris Johnson, Tulsa
WR Mardy Gilyard, Cincy
WR Golden Tate, Notre Dame
DEF Connecticut
TE Dj Williams, Arkansas
QB Max Hall, BYU
RB Daniel Herron, Ohio St. (somebody has to get Beanie's carries)
K Matt Bosher, Miami, FL
WR Chris Wellington, Nevada(this guy could be a steal the way they score)
DEF Mississippi
borromini
08-23-2009, 09:56 AM
Golden Tate may also pay some nice dividends for you. :)
borromini
08-23-2009, 09:59 AM
Utah at #19 and Bama at #5??? Didn't Utah thrash Bama in a bowl game last year??? Utah has a different quarterback but it's defense is going to be as tough as ever. Guess the writers felt that what Alabama was bringing back was better. Or it just could be that non-BCS teams still aren't getting the love. :)
LOS ANGELES -- Freshman Matt Barkley was named No. 4 Southern California (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=30)'s starting quarterback on Thursday.
With an outstanding performance at training camp, Barkley beat out sophomore Aaron Corp to get the start in the Trojans' season opener against San Jose State at the Coliseum on Sept. 5. Coach Pete Carroll unexpectedly announced his decision several hours before practice and two days before USC's mock game.
"He has exceeded all our expectations," Carroll said in a statement. "He has all the physical ability. He has the mentality and temperament to handle the position. His personality is very well received by all the players, and he's extremely talented. At this point, he's ready to be the guy for us."
Barkley was perhaps the nation's most sought-after football recruit last year at Orange County's Mater Dei High School, the alma mater of fellow USC quarterback Matt Leinart. After choosing the Trojans, Barkley graduated from high school one semester early to participate in spring practice.
Corp, in his third year at USC, was named the Trojans' starter out of spring ball, but Barkley took advantage when Corp missed two weeks of workouts this month after breaking a small bone below his left knee Aug. 10.
Barkley is thought to be the first non-redshirt freshman quarterback to be picked to start a season opener for the Trojans.
"He's the starting quarterback at USC -- it's not a one-game deal," Carroll said. "He seized the opportunity that was in front of him and took control. He deserves all the credit in the world, and we expect nothing but great things from him."
Barkley also beat out Mitch Mustain, the former Arkansas starter who played eight games as Mark Sanchez's backup last season. Sanchez, now the New York Jets' starting quarterback, left USC with a year of eligibility remaining, a decision that initially bothered Carroll and set off the three-way competition.
Barkley was named the Gatorade High School National Football Player of the Year for the 2007-08 season. The last five winners of this award have combined for just eight starts and 160 pass attempts in their college careers. Mustain won the award for the 2005-06 season.
Now Barkley must shoulder the enormous expectations of his position at USC. He's following nearly a decade of outstanding college quarterbacks, including Heisman Trophy winners Carson Palmer and Leinart, along with John David Booty and Sanchez.
USC opens the run for its eighth consecutive Pac-10 title next weekend against the Spartans before Barkley's ultimate early test: a trip to Columbus to face No. 6 Ohio State on Sept. 12.
Corp returned to full-speed practice Tuesday while wearing a knee brace, but Carroll said he will have a limited role in Saturday's camp-ending scrimmage.
"Aaron has done a marvelous job of getting back from his injury," Carroll said. "By next Saturday, we'd expect him to be ready to play if needed, but he's not ready yet. The competition will continue at this position, but at this point, Barkley is our starting quarterback."
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
SOBAY310
08-27-2009, 05:00 PM
Going with the Freshman. OYE!!
SC is having a mock game at the Coliseum this Saturday. I'll have to see how Barkley looks with my own eyes.
A freshman at the Horseshoe can not be good though.
drbrosco
08-27-2009, 11:24 PM
Going with the Freshman. OYE!!
SC is having a mock game at the Coliseum this Saturday. I'll have to see how Barkley looks with my own eyes.
A freshman at the Horseshoe can not be good though.
This is a GREAT move by Pete Carroll imo, because when we played USC last year Pryor got to go in & quickly Tressell realized what a bonehead mistake he had made by not starting Pryor to begin the season as Pryor did well against a solid USC team for being thrown in the fire after USC had done punished & abused OSU because of starting QB Todd Boeckman's mistakes.
Now Barkley is gonna get to start right now as the #1 QB so he should be fine I would think. Just as Pryor was not phased by the "big game setting" this Barkley kid won't be affected neither. :2cents
sjt1985
08-28-2009, 11:57 AM
I can see it now, USC blames losing the big game against the buckeyes because of inexperience. It is a brilliant move, it gives them an excuse for getting beat. :thumbsup:
In all seriousness, USC is a classy program, how can you not like Pete Carroll? Best of luck this season (except against OSU)
Go Bucks!
borromini
08-29-2009, 09:27 PM
San Jose State is a good tune-up game for Barkley, but its only one game before the jump to an atmosphere like the Shoe, and the jump to the quality of defense from the Spartans to the Buckeyes is huge.
Big test for the freshman and if he succeeds...it will likely result in the Trojans playing for the NC game for the next few years.
Also, USC just lost one of their starting WR to a broken collar bone in today's scrimmage...bummer.
borromini
09-03-2009, 04:31 PM
Here we are...tonight's the night...kicking off the season with a great matchup between #16 Oregon and #14 Boise State at the Smurf Turf. Should be a fun display of offensive fireworks. Personally I'm rooting for the Ducks.
A few other great matchups this weekend with Alabama vs. VaTech, Oklahoma vs. BYU and Oklahoma St. vs. Georgia.
Then of course a few horrible duds like Florida vs. Charleston Southern...do you believe it...the #1 team playing a high school team with a 73-point line! Oh well.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
oblioman
09-03-2009, 05:34 PM
Georgia will be the first to fall.
borromini
09-04-2009, 12:42 AM
What a performance tonight by Boise State...the higher ranked team won.
...and what an embarrassment for Oregon to have one of their players, Blount, caught on camera sucker-punching an opponent after the game. This thug had to be practically carried out by stadium security. I hope he gets the boot from not just the school but the University. Disgusting display of poor sportsmanship.
IlovemesomeHD
09-04-2009, 08:10 AM
What a performance tonight by Boise State...the higher ranked team won.
...and what an embarrassment for Oregon to have one of their players, Blount, caught on camera sucker-punching an opponent after the game. This thug had to be practically carried out by stadium security. I hope he gets the boot from not just the school but the University. Disgusting display of poor sportsmanship.
I smell a roster spot on the Bungals or Raiders ;)
sjt1985
09-04-2009, 08:18 AM
I smell a roster spot on the Bungals or Raiders ;)
Or eagles...
Maybe the kid will transfer to Miami. They love thugs at "The U"
gwhoughton
09-04-2009, 09:13 AM
Wait a minute...
...can he ice skate?!?!? :lol:
borromini
09-04-2009, 10:36 AM
Ask him directly...what's the worst thing that can happen? :)
Man... That is the 1st image I have seen of "the punch"... I'm @ work & Flash is disabled so I can't see any video here. Can't wait to see the footage later. That still makes it look like the guy is lucky he didn't loose half his teeth! :eek:
What the hell was he thinking?!?!?!? :what:
sjt1985
09-04-2009, 10:54 AM
Man... That is the 1st image I have seen of "the punch"... I'm @ work & Flash is disabled so I can't see any video here. Can't wait to see the footage later. That still makes it look like the guy is lucky he didn't loose half his teeth! :eek:
What the hell was he thinking?!?!?!? :what:
What the guy did is completely unacceptable, but I can understand where he was coming from. He was obviously riled up about the game (his performance, his teams performance, heckling fans, who knows what else...) and took it out on this guy. He got caught up in the moment, and did something he would obviously regret. Hopefully he learns his lesson and thinks before he does something like that again.
JP_2684
09-04-2009, 03:14 PM
What the guy did is completely unacceptable, but I can understand where he was coming from. He was obviously riled up about the game (his performance, his teams performance, heckling fans, who knows what else...) and took it out on this guy. He got caught up in the moment, and did something he would obviously regret. Hopefully he learns his lesson and thinks before he does something like that again.
lol, nah I doubt it. He'll make it to jail soon enough.
borromini
09-04-2009, 05:45 PM
lol, nah I doubt it. He'll make it to jail soon enough. ...or transfer to Miami! :D
oblioman
09-04-2009, 06:15 PM
Watched the entire game. Ducks were lame. had a few shining moments in the 3rd quarter but for the most part, had their tail feathers plucked. Boise was a bit rusty, could have had a blow out but managed to win. As for Blounts punch,,,,he's gone. he was running his smackers earlier in the week and boise shut him up. If you can't handle smack talk in college football, you can't handle life.
oblioman
09-04-2009, 06:37 PM
Woops,,,,looks like they suspended Blount for the year,,,,,,,,,but are still giving him a scholarship???? He's a thug. give the scholarship to someone who would appreciate it.:(
drbrosco
09-05-2009, 11:44 AM
I figured Navy would put up a fight at first but Ohio St. should put the smackdown on the Midshipmen in the 2nd half.
drbrosco
09-05-2009, 01:59 PM
I figured Navy would put up a fight at first but Ohio St. should put the smackdown on the Midshipmen in the 2nd half.
Looks like Navy is gonna take this to the very end when this game was basically over a few minutes ago. If Ohio St, loses this tressell is gonna be under alot of fire.
But a positive way to look at a loss is with this stupid BCS you benefit losing your one game very early.
WOW!!! did the Buckeyes get lucky or what...I'll take it any way we can get it but that was waaaaaay to close for comfort. Navy went for 2 for a tie & OSU intercepted & ran it all the way back for 2 points & now we are up 4 with 2 minutes to go....
C'mon Buckeyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bigloww
09-05-2009, 02:16 PM
GO NAVY!!!!! Man that woulda been a sweet upset. Just came up a little short..:crying: As ND, WF and Pitt found out last year, don't underestimate the Midshipmen. Anchors Aweigh my boys...
Man did OSU's O line look like shit. They better fix that fast or USC is gonna have a field day next week. I think they will anyway. Pryor is gonna need a flack jacket.
borromini
09-05-2009, 06:27 PM
I figured Navy would put up a fight at first but Ohio St. should put the smackdown on the Midshipmen in the 2nd half. The close score was either because Navy is much better than anyone expected or OSU is overrated. For the Buckeyes sake...it better be the former. :) I know the Trojans are hoping it's the latter.
borromini
09-05-2009, 06:30 PM
What about Syracuse?!?! Know one expected an overtime game against a decent Big10 school. Paulus looks like the real deal for his first game in five years.
borromini
09-05-2009, 06:34 PM
Notre Dame blew those naysayer upset predictions away by shutting out Nevada 35-0.
JP_2684
09-05-2009, 09:40 PM
OU loses the game and Bradford. lulz.
borromini
09-05-2009, 11:17 PM
Alabama does the job against VaTec...mixed results for the SEC with Georgia losing to Oklahoma St. LSU is not able to put away Washington in the first half...we'll see how they do in the 2nd half.
drbrosco
09-06-2009, 12:10 AM
One of Borromini's questions on page one to wich I answered...
"Which non-BCS team will pull off the biggest regular season, out-of-conference upset over a powerful BCS team?"BYU over Oklahoma
I had to be the only guy outside of BYU's campus & alumni that thought they would win that game & I bet most of them didn't think they would win the game. If not for BYU making dumb mistakes in the first half they would have probably won by 2 TD's. Plus BYU was missing their star RB.
Too bad about Bradford though, I bet he wish he'd of went to the NFL now. Hopefully that sprain isn't too bad though as I like Oklahoma.
borromini
09-06-2009, 12:23 AM
Good call drbrosco...no one from ESPN dared to pick BYU. And yet if OU were to run the table from here on out...there's still a chance they can get to the NC game. Although with Bradford out...that seems less likely now. Word is that he'll be out 2 to 4 weeks.
JP_2684
09-06-2009, 02:12 AM
Here's a photo my buddy took from his seats at today's game. Quite a glorious sight.http://sigsports.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/yep.gif
Good call drbrosco...no one from ESPN dared to pick BYU. And yet if OU were to run the table from here on out...there's still a chance they can get to the NC game. Although with Bradford out...that seems less likely now. Word is that he'll be out 2 to 4 weeks.
Your right about if OU runs the table they may get in the NC & it is this scenario that I hate more than any by far. As I think it is so unfair for teams who play great all year & lose in late November to get jumped by another 1 loss team who lost way back in September.
But it is way to early to get fired up about how bad the BCS is...time to enjoy some more great College football like we have gotten the last three days.
drbrosco
09-06-2009, 02:17 AM
Here's a photo my buddy took from his seats at today's game. Quite a glorious sight.http://sigsports.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/yep.gif
I would love to have seats like that at a big college football game, I would just like to go to a big time college football game as I have never been to one.
JP_2684
09-06-2009, 02:42 AM
I would love to have seats like that at a big college football game, I would just like to go to a big time college football game as I have never been to one.
I just messaged one of my other friend's on facebook, entertaining the idea about a possible road trip down to WVU to visit our buddy and to see a game. Would be pretty awesome if we could make it happen.
pappylap
09-06-2009, 10:31 AM
One of Borromini's questions on page one to wich I answered...
"Which non-BCS team will pull off the biggest regular season, out-of-conference upset over a powerful BCS team?"BYU over Oklahoma
I had to be the only guy outside of BYU's campus & alumni that thought they would win that game
Ah, but you also made this call,....:D
I figured Navy would put up a fight at first but Ohio St. should put the smackdown on the Midshipmen in the 2nd half.
BiggNewt
09-06-2009, 12:17 PM
ND will probably go 8-4. 9-3 at best. lol, i'll eat my own shit if ND goes 11-1.
Don't think I forgot about you buddy. I'm expecting a YouTube video of you soon, I'll supply the spoon or do you prefer a spork?
Go Irish! Roll through Michigan like they roll through 10 hour practices!
drbrosco
09-06-2009, 12:41 PM
Ah, but you also made this call,....:D
hold on there now, I said OSU "should" put the smackdown on them in the 2nd half, I didn't say they "would" ;)
oblioman
09-06-2009, 02:33 PM
The close score was either because Navy is much better than anyone expected or OSU is overrated. For the Buckeyes sake...it better be the former. :) I know the Trojans are hoping it's the latter.
Ohio is overrated,,,,,and the seamen are potent. :D
JP_2684
09-06-2009, 07:09 PM
Don't think I forgot about you buddy. I'm expecting a YouTube video of you soon, I'll supply the spoon or do you prefer a spork?
Go Irish! Roll through Michigan like they roll through 10 hour practices!
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Already crowning Notre Dame champions after one game? You ND fans are priceless.
borromini
09-06-2009, 08:01 PM
You didn't answer his question...spoon or spork? :)
JP_2684
09-06-2009, 09:15 PM
...or transfer to Miami! :D
You are aware that Miami has been a rather clean program as of recently, right? Miami has had 2 arrests in the past 4 years while a school like Florida per se, has had 24. Not to mention there are other schools such as Bama, FSU, VT that have had a lot more off-field problems than Miami, but yet people still always love to bash and make fun of Miami for the school that has so many thug problems. :rolleyes:
Fucking hilarious.
borromini
09-06-2009, 10:43 PM
...yet people still always love to bash and make fun of Miami for the school that has so many thug problems...Hey CFB is all about tradition...and Miami will always be remembered for those "convict" years. Look on the bright side...at least Miami got some titles during those years. :)
borromini
09-07-2009, 08:32 AM
Check out this article (http://www.thewizofodds.com/the_wiz_of_odds/2009/09/brigham-young-brings-home-the-victory.html#more) on BYU's fans after the victory...:)
borromini
09-07-2009, 06:01 PM
I just heard on ESPN that the ACC was 4-6 this weekend including 2 losses to FCS schools (Virginia & Duke). :eek:
This will only continue to fuel the knock on the ACC along with the BE as weak conferences.
borromini
09-07-2009, 06:04 PM
This was suppose to be a tight battle for the initial lead in the BE. So far Cincinnati is blowing out Rutgers 45-7.
drbrosco
09-07-2009, 08:24 PM
This was suppose to be a tight battle for the initial lead in the BE. So far Cincinnati is blowing out Rutgers 45-7.
Even though I picked Cincy to win the Big East, & I knew they had to win today...I never dreamed they would do that to Rutgers. Bearcats coach Brian Kelly is just awesome. Somebody is bound to give him an offer he can't refuse to leave Cincy if he has another big year & after today it is looking like another big year here.
borromini
09-07-2009, 08:28 PM
No doubt the Bearcats have the Big East inside track to a BCS bowl.
JP_2684
09-07-2009, 09:44 PM
ACC football doing it big on national television. Get fucked, ACC haters.
JP_2684
09-07-2009, 10:59 PM
CANES WIN!!!!!! Holy shit, what a game. Possibly the game of the year.
borromini
09-07-2009, 11:29 PM
Definitely was entertaining. Seminoles choked...especially on the last play of the game. Both defenses looked porous. Seminoles are likely getting rocked by BYU while the Canes will be lucky to win the next 3 games.
JP_2684
09-07-2009, 11:43 PM
Definitely was entertaining. Seminoles choked...especially on the last play of the game. Both defenses looked porous. Seminoles are likely getting rocked by BYU while the Canes will be lucky to win the next 3 games.
If the defense does a decent job next week, Miami has a shot at beating GT and the Canes are certainly capable of beating VT. Beat them last year and I wouldn't be surprised if we beat them again, especially as the team has improved from last season.
eck979
09-08-2009, 08:25 AM
Thank goodness..
How long has it been since The U got a win against FSU?
Good game, hope it builds some confidence for this team.
borromini
09-08-2009, 03:38 PM
The new AP poll came out and BYU shot up to #9. Boy wouldn't this be a memorable season if they go undefeated and manage to get up to #2! :)
18 is # 1
09-08-2009, 04:00 PM
Ohio is overrated,,,,,and the seamen are potent. :D
Ohio played UConn
OU loses the game and Bradford. lulz.
I hope he comes back October 11th
I just heard on ESPN that the ACC was 4-6 this weekend including 2 losses to FCS schools (Virginia & Duke). :eek:
This will only continue to fuel the knock on the ACC along with the BE as weak conferences.
My Bears thought WF tasted pretty good.
Sic'Em
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/rkduncan/BaylorFlag.jpg
We also picked up 17 votes. Sould be 4-0 going into Norman on 10/10
borromini
09-08-2009, 05:20 PM
I think Baylor has a great shot at going to a bowl game...their QB is going to make some defenses go crazy. Their match up at OU might be interesting if Bradford doesn't make it back.
borromini
09-10-2009, 12:25 PM
Decent match up tonight with Clemson taking on Georgia Tech in an early-season ACC battle.
Also, Ohio State is suppose to be hosting what is considered to be the most top-rated recruits ever to attend a single game on the Buckeye campus. Many of these blue-chip recruits have both USC and Ohio State on their list of schools under consideration.
This makes the stakes in this game huge not just for this season but for both team's future success.
borromini
09-10-2009, 11:11 PM
Yellow Jackets just escaped with a 30-27 win...was a good game.
BiggNewt
09-11-2009, 12:46 PM
Here's your clean Miami program at it's finest.
lVMAnrZmZZA
JP_2684
09-11-2009, 02:36 PM
Here's your clean Miami program at it's finest.
lVMAnrZmZZA
Yeah, from three years ago, dumbass. Randy Shannon has cleaned up this program quite well since he began his coaching term. Nice try, though, bud.
IlovemesomeHD
09-11-2009, 04:28 PM
Get fucked, ACC haters.
typical Miami fan
not a bit of class
JP_2684
09-11-2009, 05:22 PM
typical Miami fan
not a bit of class
BFD, my friend.
BiggNewt
09-12-2009, 01:12 AM
Yeah, from three years ago, dumbass. Randy Shannon has cleaned up this program quite well since he began his coaching term. Nice try, though, bud.
There is no need to try to make Miami look bad.
drbrosco
09-12-2009, 02:35 PM
Central Michigan 29 Michigan St. 27......WOW!!!
People will now take notice of Dan Lefevour who is an awesome QB. He struggled week #1 verses Arizona because Az. has good defense & I think CMU was a bit nervous, but after the game I thought Dan lefevour might be another Big Ben all over again.
In Big Ben's senior season he lost game #1 to IOWA but never lost again...I see a very similar outcome to Lefevour's season.
Today's game makes me glad I picked lefevour in fantasy over Tebow & Bradford now as he is only gonna get better.
JP_2684
09-12-2009, 05:25 PM
Fellow college freshman Tate Forcier with a 31-yard TD run on 4th and 3rd to give Michigan a 31-20 lead over LOLtre Dame. :banana:
pappylap
09-12-2009, 06:19 PM
I wonder if Lou (the Lunatic) Holtz still sees Notre Dame in the National Championship game?............:D
his cataracts get in the way. me vols got beat,,,,,but seeing notre shame get beat,,,,,,,,,:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbs up::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
GO USC
JP_2684
09-12-2009, 06:50 PM
Oh, and good luck to Notre Dame going undefeated for the rest of the season. :lol::lol::lol:
Teams like USC, Boston College, Pitt, Stanford, etc., etc., aren't quite cupcakes.
pappylap
09-12-2009, 07:06 PM
I predict they drop 5....at least!
Go Huskies
BiggNewt
09-12-2009, 07:49 PM
Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong. :lol:
Refs, asphalt track injuries, dropped td's, 45 delay of games, magical 2 second clock run offs, :confused:
Oh well, Forcier is going to be a hell of a player, but I still feel ND will have a great year, 11-1 seems to be a stretch now so you can put down the spork bud. But don't get as cocky as to think Miami will have a better year than ND.
Now I'm a OSU fan for the night.
oblioman
09-12-2009, 07:51 PM
Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong. :lol:
Refs, asphalt track injuries, dropped td's, 45 delay of games, magical 2 second clock run offs, :confused:
Oh well, Forcier is going to be a hell of a player, but I still feel ND will have a great year, 11-1 seems to be a stretch now so you can put down the spork bud. But don't get as cocky as to think Miami will have a better year than ND.
Now I'm a OSU fan for the night.
might as well be a vols fan.:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
BiggNewt
09-12-2009, 08:15 PM
Are you?
JP_2684
09-12-2009, 08:23 PM
Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong. :lol:
Refs, asphalt track injuries, dropped td's, 45 delay of games, magical 2 second clock run offs, :confused:
Oh well, Forcier is going to be a hell of a player, but I still feel ND will have a great year, 11-1 seems to be a stretch now so you can put down the spork bud. But don't get as cocky as to think Miami will have a better year than ND.
Now I'm a OSU fan for the night.
?
I never said anything about Miami having a better season than ND.
oblioman
09-12-2009, 08:35 PM
Are you?
ya must have missed the :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:.
BiggNewt
09-12-2009, 09:43 PM
Yea, join the drinking party, trying to let the Captain handle the pain lol.
oblioman
09-12-2009, 10:32 PM
Yea, join the drinking party, trying to let the Captain handle the pain lol.
S'all cool,,,,at least Borromini can celebrate the USC victory. love to see Ohio Skank get beat,,,,,but neither team will compete with the gators. IMO.
drbrosco
09-12-2009, 10:50 PM
Gotta be one of the worst days ever for me in college football Notre Dame losing to Michigan & then OSU loses to USC.. :(:(:(:(:(
oblioman
09-12-2009, 10:58 PM
Gotta be one of the worst days ever for me in college football Notre Dame losing to Michigan & then OSU loses to USC.. :(:(:(:(:(
need a beer,,,or a towel,,,or somthing?? no hugs though.
borromini
09-12-2009, 11:03 PM
I'm curious to see if the win over the Irish will put Michigan in the Top 25.
borromini
09-12-2009, 11:07 PM
Even with Michigan's impressive win...the Buckeyes losing to USC keeps the negativity on the league going forward. Michigan State losing doesn't help either. In fact Penn State won by only 3 touchdowns against Syracuse...that in itself is somewhat a disappointment.
Heh...wouldn't it be something if it turns out that Michigan takes the Big10 title!
vikingfan
09-12-2009, 11:21 PM
Gotta be one of the worst days ever for me in college football Notre Dame losing to Michigan & then OSU loses to USC.. :(:(:(:(:(
You couldn't have been suprised with OSU losing? Its all the Suckeyes do in big games. 2nd tier paper tigers.
borromini
09-12-2009, 11:24 PM
You have to at least say the Buckeyes are showing improvement in big games...they've now lost to Texas (Fiesta Bowl) and USC on the opponent's last drive as opposed to getting whooped in the previous big games. :) I know that's not much consolation for drbrosco...but it's a start!
drbrosco
09-12-2009, 11:30 PM
You couldn't have been suprised with OSU losing? Its all the Suckeyes do in big games. 2nd tier paper tigers.
Ok who are you a fan of...the Gophers?
oblioman
09-13-2009, 11:35 AM
Ok who are you a fan of...the Gophers?
That would be THE Golden Gophers to you Mr. Not to be confused with the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens. :D
drbrosco
09-13-2009, 12:21 PM
That would be THE Golden Gophers to you Mr. Not to be confused with the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens. :D
I like the "Golden" gophers I just can't stand when somebody outta nowhere jumps in to talk smack "AFTER" a team gets beat.
hunter dude
09-13-2009, 06:50 PM
Come on now Doc, USC should have annihilated Ohio. However, you (as an Ohio fan) and I (puling for USC) should have both been thoroughly disgusted with Saturday's performance. Ohio didn't capitalize on USC's dismal performance otherwise they would have had that "W". As for USC that was weak sauce. Yeah ok, 610 offensive yards last week against San Jose State... whatever. 1) USC has a proven record against Ohio and 2) add to it Ohio can't win big games. It shouldn't have been close and this game should have been a repeat of last year. This should not have been a close game and we were lucky to come away with a win. With the level of skill and experience on our o-line and running game alone "luck" should have never factored in- even with a cherry QB.
drbrosco
09-14-2009, 06:46 AM
I'm not sure who I was listening too this morning when I took my daughter to school, I just know it's a national sports radio program & not local, maybe Mike & Mike.
But they was saying there could be a change at Ohio St. in 2-3 years with Tressell getting replaced if things do not change. They said a good chance for replacement would be Urban Meyer because he is from Ohio & was on staff up here...that sounds very possible if it was offered to Myer but I would love to see Brian Kelly get a shot...He is the Cincinnati Bearcats head coach who has turned this program from loserville to Big East champs & in the BCS in just 2 years.
But I am not ready to count Tressell out yet as Ohio St. lost alot of starters from last year & if they are building Pryor an offensive line he will be the best QB in the nation then...if you think Offensive Lines are not that important just ask USC's frosh QB as they have a great O-Line & it is the biggest reason they drove that ball like that in the last drive. I heard 4 of those USC offensive linemen are NFL bound.
vikingfan
09-14-2009, 09:47 AM
But I am not ready to count Tressell out yet as Ohio St. lost alot of starters from last year & if they are building Pryor an offensive line he will be the best QB in the nation then....
Highly unlikely. He's not really even a QB , he's a RB that occasionally can throw an accurate pass. No football future after college.
sjt1985
09-14-2009, 09:53 AM
But they was saying there could be a change at Ohio St. in 2-3 years with Tressell getting replaced if things do not change.
But I am not ready to count Tressell out yet as Ohio St. lost alot of starters from last year & if they are building Pryor an offensive line he will be the best QB in the nation then...if you think Offensive Lines are not that important just ask USC's frosh QB as they have a great O-Line & it is the biggest reason they drove that ball like that in the last drive. I heard 4 of those USC offensive linemen are NFL bound.
I don't see Tress going anywhere. We were right in the mix for USC and Texas, it's not like they were blowout losses. As long as we keep beating Michigan, I'm happy. :banana:
vikingfan
09-14-2009, 03:20 PM
I don't see Tress going anywhere. We were right in the mix for USC and Texas, it's not like they were blowout losses.
Still count as losses, no matter what the score.
As long as we keep beating Michigan, I'm happy. :banana:
Nothing like setting the bar so low. :haha:
borromini
09-15-2009, 02:53 PM
I agree...SweaterVest Jim isn't going anywhere anytime soon unless of course he personally decides to retire...and that's always a possibility.
drbrosco
09-15-2009, 04:10 PM
I agree...SweaterVest Jim isn't going anywhere anytime soon unless of course he personally decides to retire...and that's always a possibility.
I am in no hurry to see Tressell go anywhere. But you can take this to the bank...if Tressell keeps losing these "big games" & then starts losing to Michigan also on top of it, you can believe he will be leaving Ohio St. faster than he ever got there.
Buckeye fans can live with being in the BCS title picture win or lose but they will not start losing to Michigan & everything will be OK.
eck979
09-17-2009, 07:20 PM
Let's go "U"
Time to make a move up in the rankings!
JP_2684
09-17-2009, 10:00 PM
THE U IS BACK. Absolutely punished G-Tech, tonight. VT is up next. Canes should win that game. VT doesn't scare me at all. Then, it's OU. Canes could give OU a lot of problems, especially if Bradford is out.
eck979
09-18-2009, 12:41 AM
Here's to hoping Bradford is still on the sidelines.
(Hope he makes it back this year though, don't want anyone to lose their career.)
Where is F91??
SOBAY310
09-18-2009, 04:16 PM
Here's to hoping Bradford is still on the sidelines.
(Hope he makes it back this year though, don't want anyone to lose their career.)
Where is F91??
I heard a rumor that he was banned or something, I don't know.
Anyways, Aaron Corp filling in for Barkley this weekend for our game at Washington. I'm having Oregon State flashbacks from last year....:eek:
Don't let me down Troy!!!
pappylap
09-18-2009, 05:08 PM
I dunno man, Sobay 310 = Gibson 23 or Gibson 23 = Sobay 310
somthin' jus' ain't right..............
hunter dude
09-18-2009, 11:25 PM
ok, Sarkisian's knowledge of USC scares me. His proven system combined with Holt's work with SC is just a bad all around combo for us. Nonetheless, does Washington even have the skill to capitalize on these potentially game-altering, kill-USC coaching backgrounds? Honestly, I don't think the Huskies have it. Don't get me wrong, this is Washington's ONE big game and they'd call their season a success if they win this... even if they lose everything else. Then again I really, really, really, really want a million dollars but that doesn't mean I'm going to get it.
As for Barkley... ok, Barkley is out and Corp is in. I say great, let's see what Corp can do. Why not? Granted Barkley has talent and I hate to see him injured but if I'm Aaron Corp I'll be damned if I'm going to get shown up- least of all by some newbie freshman. Long live college football and that ever-competitive spirit we've all come to cherish. Corp will put up some great numbers tomorrow and USC will win by at least 3 TDs. Why? 1) because we can AND 2) because we to need have a dominate performance on the heels of that Ohio game that was entirely way too close.
Fight on!
18 is # 1
09-19-2009, 12:11 PM
if they are building Pryor an offensive line he will be the best QB in the nation
Griffin at Baylor had better numbers rushing and passing last year with poor supporting players in a MUCH better conference.
drbrosco
09-19-2009, 04:12 PM
I can't wait...Cincinnati @ Oregon St. It's gonna be a good one & a great test for Cincy playing a strong teeam like the bevaers on the road.
Cincy's D has gotta stop the RB, Jaquizz Rodgers, from Oregon St. as that guy is a beast & hasn't been stopped in quite a few games going back to last year.
oblioman
09-19-2009, 04:36 PM
Tough to watch me Vols. Down 16 - 6,,,,a 3rd down and 21,,,and they run a simple play up the gut. C'mon kiffin,,,these be the gators. Don't expect to win but at least give a good show at loosing.:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::b anghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::b anghead:
pappylap
09-19-2009, 06:15 PM
Gotta woof it up just a bit as my Huskies get revenge for last years thumping by upsetting the mighty Trojans go Huskies!...No one gave us a chance....I didnt give us a chance!
news flash Trojan fans go on suicide watch........... sorry Sobay....er eh, Gibson....
IlovemesomeHD
09-19-2009, 06:21 PM
Michigan St should turn their football stadium into a soccer field
I'm no Sparty fan but they choked against ND who I'm sure ND will jump way up in the polls
sjt1985
09-19-2009, 06:26 PM
Michigan St should turn their football stadium into a soccer field
I'm no Sparty fan but they choked against ND who I'm sure ND will jump way up in the polls
It was a good game, I can't believe the QB threw that pass away when his receiver was wide open in the end zone. Notre Dame isn't bad, they got robbed last week for sure. Michigan is overrated and it will show in big ten play.
oblioman
09-19-2009, 06:35 PM
Gotta woof it up just a bit as my Huskies get revenge for last years thumping by upsetting the mighty Trojans go Huskies!...No one gave us a chance....I didnt give us a chance!
news flash Trojan fans go on suicide watch........... sorry Sobay....er eh, Gibson....
Woop - Woop - Way to go Huskies :thumbsup: (sorry borromini) but me lass be a huge Husky fan,,,,,,,might get lucky tonight! The only thing that could have made this day better was of course, me Vols beating Florida,,,,,,:rolleyes::rolleyes: and Notre Dame getting beat. next to go down is Baylor. :D
pappylap
09-19-2009, 06:47 PM
keep whispering the final tally into her ear Oblio....I guarantee you will score!
Go Huskies
borromini
09-19-2009, 07:24 PM
...and Notre Dame getting beat...:DNot so fast my friend! :) The Irish had a 2nd week in a row with a touchdown erroneously taken away by the refs and another dropped by Golden Tate...two weeks in a row! :eek:
borromini
09-19-2009, 07:29 PM
...Corp will put up some great numbers tomorrow and USC will win by at least 3 TDs. Why? 1) because we can AND 2) because we to need have a dominate performance on the heels of that Ohio game that was entirely way too close...Guess Barkley is the real deal while Corp was the pretender. :) Lowest passing yardage in almost a decade.
Well this game answered one of our pre-season questions...once again the Trojans can't navigate through their conference undefeated. It seems like Pete Carroll's legacy at USC will be how he couldn't beat lesser conference teams. Shocking...just shocking.
drbrosco
09-19-2009, 09:50 PM
Never thought the day would come that I'd say the Cincinnati Bearcats were the best team in Ohio but that day has come as they are better than the Buckeyes & they would probably beat the Bengals & Browns also ;)
Cincinnati is easily a top 10 team imo as they have beat two teams they wasn't supposed to beat in Rutgers & Oregon St.
BiggNewt
09-20-2009, 03:05 AM
Irish are the unluckiest 2-1 team in the Nation.
oblioman
09-20-2009, 07:49 AM
keep whispering the final tally into her ear Oblio....I guarantee you will score!
Go Huskies
me passed out.
hunter dude
09-20-2009, 10:30 AM
The Washington- SC game had my head rotating 360 degrees and turned me into a puke factory. 0/10 on 3rd down conversions..... no passing game.... penalties..... turnovers.... come on man what was that? Disgusting! I think I'm going to go throw up some more
sjt1985
09-20-2009, 12:48 PM
Never thought the day would come that I'd say the Cincinnati Bearcats were the best team in Ohio but that day has come as they are better than the Buckeyes & they would probably beat the Bengals & Browns also ;)
Cincinnati is easily a top 10 team imo as they have beat two teams they wasn't supposed to beat in Rutgers & Oregon St.
Not so fast my friend. The Buckeyes are not a bad team and they are getting better every week. I will agree that Cincy is doing much better than expected, but don't go throwing your credibility out the window by saying they are better than the buckeyes.
If only they played each other this year we may know who is better... :hithere:
drbrosco
09-20-2009, 03:22 PM
Not so fast my friend. The Buckeyes are not a bad team and they are getting better every week. I will agree that Cincy is doing much better than expected, but don't go throwing your credibility out the window by saying they are better than the buckeyes.
If only they played each other this year we may know who is better... :hithere:
Hey I have been following & rooting for the Buckeyes since Woody Hayes was coach & Ohio St. has one of the top programs in the nation hands down. But this year & this year only I say Cincinnati would beat Ohio St. & think they would beat them rather easily. Cincinnati has a legitimate shot at busting up the BCS this year with an undefeated record & I hope they do as I love to root for them but I will never be a fan of the Cats' that I am of the OHIO STATE BUCKEYES!
The Buckeyes lost alot of starters from last year & they are building for terrell Pryor to hopefully lead them to one or two shots at the BCS title, but sadly it isn't happening this year.
SOBAY310
09-21-2009, 03:57 PM
Okay, I'm coming out of hiding from all the Washington fans. This was the worst game I've seen USC play since the Paul Hackett era.
I don't know what was up with Petey, but apparently he didn't even tell Corp that he was starting the game until the game started. The time management was horrible, the execution, ball handling, everything!!
But you know what? Washington did what needed to be done, and that's all that matters. I'm so tired of being let down every year by teams we should walk over:
2006 - UCLA
2007 - Stanford
2008 - Oregon State
2009 - Washington
We still have tough games this year too. I wouldn't be shocked to see a 3 loss season this year.
I still remain loyal...FIGHT ON!!!!
pappylap
09-21-2009, 09:37 PM
Wow Sobay I was considering calling 911 on your behalf, hadnt seen a post from ya since the upset..........
P.S. nice to see ya' using your "real" name again
hunter dude
09-21-2009, 10:12 PM
Okay, I'm coming out of hiding from all the Washington fans. This was the worst game I've seen USC play since the Paul Hackett era.
I don't know what was up with Petey, but apparently he didn't even tell Corp that he was starting the game until the game started. The time management was horrible, the execution, ball handling, everything!!
But you know what? Washington did what needed to be done, and that's all that matters. I'm so tired of being let down every year by teams we should walk over:
2006 - UCLA
2007 - Stanford
2008 - Oregon State
2009 - Washington
We still have tough games this year too. I wouldn't be shocked to see a 3 loss season this year.
I still remain loyal...FIGHT ON!!!!
SOBAY stay true my brother. Yeah it was ugly, oh so friggin' ugly but our boys will rebound. At a minimum our youngsters picked up some invaluable experience for this season and well beyond- LOSING SUCKS. Yeah, this crap is getting OLD... hopefully this is the only kick to the nuts they need this season. The day our boys forget last Saturday is the day they lose to another unknown.
Yeah, we have some tough games ahead of us and everyone wants a piece of SC. Our boys will be fine provided they focus on each individual game, week by week, and find their rhythm. That rhythm starts with them taking it to Washington State.
Fight on my brother!
borromini
09-22-2009, 01:13 AM
Irish are the unluckiest 2-1 team in the Nation. No doubt...just a few plays away from being 3-0. The loss of WR Michael Floyd is worse than the Michigan loss. He was the top receiver in the nation statistically before being lost for the year...ouch.
oblioman
09-22-2009, 06:58 PM
hey,,,me Vols might still inch up to a top 50 team!!!:D
pappylap
09-22-2009, 08:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GuGqPKP3xw:D
borromini
09-23-2009, 12:27 AM
hey,,,me Vols might still inch up to a top 50 team!!!:D Let me guess...whisky.
hunter dude
09-24-2009, 10:24 PM
Pappy, that clip was funny but I had to earmuff it for the last 30 seconds- NOBODY talks smack about one Peter Clay Carroll.
borromini
09-24-2009, 10:49 PM
Well, another preseason question was answered tonight...
Is Ole Miss for real?
Apparently not...good gritty game by the Gamecocks and down goes #4. This loss and poor performance will also likely kill any Heisman discussion for Snead.
IlovemesomeHD
09-25-2009, 06:22 AM
Anyone know the difference between Brett Favre and Ole Miss?
Favre is still #4
not mine but still a dang good line :D
pappylap
09-25-2009, 07:26 AM
still trying to figure out how Ole Miss garnered a top 10 position in the first place.......:confused:.
Huskies should be top 5....Woof!
borromini
09-26-2009, 05:48 PM
THE U IS BACK. Absolutely punished G-Tech, tonight. VT is up next. Canes should win that game. VT doesn't scare me at all. Then, it's OU. Canes could give OU a lot of problems, especially if Bradford is out. Guess you should have been scared of the Hokies...they laid some whoopass on the Canes. So much for the U being back...it's business as usual in Miami. And now you should be scared of OU...very scared. Now with Florida State getting a beat down by South Florida...it looks like a one-team state with the Gators being the only real deal.
oblioman
09-26-2009, 05:49 PM
still trying to figure out how Ole Miss garnered a top 10 position in the first place.......:confused:.
Huskies should be top 5....Woof!
Looks like the 'Canes were a tad bit over rated!
oblioman
09-26-2009, 06:02 PM
And there just ain't a sweeter feeling than to see UK getting dog slapped. 31-0 in the 1st QT. The Gators are playing their A-game.
JP_2684
09-26-2009, 07:24 PM
Guess you should have been scared of the Hokies...they laid some whoopass on the Canes. So much for the U being back...it's business as usual in Miami. And now you should be scared of OU...very scared. Now with Florida State getting a beat down by South Florida...it looks like a one-team state with the Gators being the only real deal.
Ya, haven't seen a massacre like that at VT since 2007.
Of course we'll get beaten like Rodney King next week, but the future of this program is still bright. So whatever.
oh, and on a sidenote, good to see our Emerald Bowl opponent, #6 Cal get absolutely obliterated by Oregon. 42-3.
SC's D is looking great against Washington State. Yes, Washington State could be beaten by 11 members of the High Def Forum, but still. :)
borromini
09-27-2009, 12:36 AM
It came close to being an absolutely bloody day for ranked teams. Georgia, Houston, Michigan, LSU, Cincinnati, TCU, Kansas all just escaped from the jaws of defeat. Whew...what a day...CFB has never been better.
I saw the ND game...QB playing in great pain from a bad foot, out for most of the 2nd half...then on the last drive marches the Irish down the field for a last minute victory. Gutsy indeed.
JP_2684
09-27-2009, 02:41 AM
It came close to being an absolutely bloody day for ranked teams. Georgia, Houston, Michigan, LSU, Cincinnati, TCU, Kansas all just escaped from the jaws of defeat. Whew...what a day...CFB has never been better.
Despite that, it was a rather mediocre Saturday.
And the #4, #5, #6, #9, #18, #22 and #24 in the AP poll all lost today.
borromini
09-27-2009, 09:18 AM
I disagree...seven ranked teams losing is an awesome weekend with several nationally televised games going down to the wire.
drbrosco
09-27-2009, 10:14 PM
I disagree...seven ranked teams losing is an awesome weekend with several nationally televised games going down to the wire.
Yea. The Houston game was my favorite ending I got to watch....too bad I missed Notre Dame's win in the end.
borromini
09-28-2009, 01:30 PM
I too caught the Houston game...TT is going to be kicking themselves all week with all those turnovers. They had the game and gave it away.
borromini
09-28-2009, 01:38 PM
Griffin at Baylor had better numbers rushing and passing last year with poor supporting players in a MUCH better conference.Sorry guy...this is awful for Baylor...no doubt he was the best on that team. Good luck with the rest of the season.
USC back undergoes emergency surgery after dropping weight bar on his throat
drbrosco
09-28-2009, 11:52 PM
Looking at Cincinnati's schedule I honestly cannot see them being in trouble in any game until they play PITT the final week wich is at PITT.
This is where we will find out if brian Kelly can keep this team focused on every single game. The do play WV but it is at Cincy so I am excited to see if Cincy can go undefeated will they have any kind of shot at playing for the BCS title....I know it is a long way off but Cincy has some rare talent that I have never seen there before. That WR Gilyard has to be on of the top 2-3 wr's, if not the best, in the nation. And Pike seems to be a very solid QB.
If they have a weakness it is their defense, but most everyone has a weakness.
borromini
09-29-2009, 07:47 AM
USC back undergoes emergency surgery after dropping weight bar on his throatIt was Stafon Johnson...horrible accident. I hope the kid is okay.
borromini
09-29-2009, 07:49 AM
...The do play WV but it is at Cincy...That will be a good game along with Pitt.
Wouldn't it be something if it ends up with Cincy vs. Ohio State in a bowl game! :)
sjt1985
09-29-2009, 09:40 AM
That will be a good game along with Pitt.
Wouldn't it be something if it ends up with Cincy vs. Ohio State in a bowl game! :)
Cincy isn't going to make it to the Title game... :D
drbrosco
09-29-2009, 12:12 PM
Cincy isn't going to make it to the Title game... :D
If...& that's a big IF this early...the Bearcats go undefeated in a BCS conference then how can the BCS keep them out, that is if Cincy is one of only two or the only undefeated team in the country???
The reason Boise St. & Utah never get into the title game when they are undefeated is they are not in a BCS conference so Cincy would not have that problem.
But that is a long time from now.
In reply to Borromini's post I believe if Ohio St. & Cincy both have a loss & still make the BCS that the BCS commmittee would definitely make that matchup happen....I will be rooting for the Buckeyes of course.
borromini
09-29-2009, 02:04 PM
...if Ohio St. & Cincy both have a loss & still make the BCS that the BCS commmittee would definitely make that matchup happen....I will be rooting for the Buckeyes of course. It would have the state buzzing for weeks leading up to the game. I bet you'll have traditional Buckeye fans living in Cincy having a hard time to not root for the Bearcats. I'd love to see that matchup.
drbrosco
09-29-2009, 02:14 PM
It would have the state buzzing for weeks leading up to the game. I bet you'll have traditional Buckeye fans living in Cincy having a hard time to not root for the Bearcats. I'd love to see that matchup.
That's exactly the position I would be in living here in the Cincy area. But I just couldn't imagine myself rooting against the Buckeyes. Would be great to have that problem though.
sjt1985
09-29-2009, 08:11 PM
That's exactly the position I would be in living here in the Cincy area. But I just couldn't imagine myself rooting against the Buckeyes. Would be great to have that problem though.
Maybe I was wrong, FOXSports has Cincy in the title game (http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10134182/Week-4-bowl-projections-)!
I wouldn't mind if it panned out that way - the Buckeyes would get a rematch with USC!
oblioman
09-29-2009, 08:49 PM
Maybe I was wrong, FOXSports has Cincy in the title game (http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10134182/Week-4-bowl-projections-)!
I wouldn't mind if it panned out that way - the Buckeyes would get a rematch with USC!
Fox News,,,,:haha:,,,has cincy in the title game,,,,WTF,,,,,,okay, it's Fox news. And geraldo will be the commentator. This shit is just to good....:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
borromini
09-29-2009, 09:42 PM
Fox News,,,,:haha:,,,has cincy in the title game,,,,WTF,,,,,,okay, it's Fox news. And geraldo will be the commentator. This shit is just to good....:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: If you think it's that good...they had Tennessee as the other team in that game. :D
18 is # 1
09-30-2009, 04:23 AM
Sorry guy...this is awful for Baylor...no doubt he was the best on that team. Good luck with the rest of the season.
Thanks. Norman will be fun on Oct.10th... on ABC as well.:o
oblioman
09-30-2009, 02:00 PM
If you think it's that good...they had Tennessee as the other team in that game. :D
me Vols will be hard pressed to go .500 this year. :crying:
borromini
09-30-2009, 02:13 PM
Well that's Fox News for you! ;)
JP_2684
09-30-2009, 02:26 PM
Fox News,,,,:haha:,,,has cincy in the title game,,,,WTF,,,,,,okay, it's Fox news. And geraldo will be the commentator. This shit is just to good....:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
That's FoxSports, artard.
And while it's a shitty prediction, it doesn't bring as much lulz as Lou Holtz predicting that ND would be in the NCG. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
borromini
09-30-2009, 05:10 PM
That's FoxSports, artard.
And while it's a shitty prediction, it doesn't bring as much lulz as Lou Holtz predicting that ND would be in the NCG. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:I see you're still upset about the U's lost this past weekend. :)
JP_2684
09-30-2009, 07:44 PM
I see you're still upset about the U's lost this past weekend. :)
http://www.nykc.net/img/lol_wut.jpg
I don't really see the correlation between the VT-Miami game and me bringing up Lou Holtz' NCG prediction. Am I missing something here?
drbrosco
10-01-2009, 07:12 AM
How can you look at Cincy's schedule & say it is a crappy prediction :confused::confused::confused:
I know it sounds crazy but they are in a BCS conference & have a schedule that they could walk thru possibly. I mean they could lose next week but it looks good right now for them.
Thier Offense could score on anybody as that WR Gilyard I am sure will be a top 10 pick in the NFL.
oblioman
10-01-2009, 02:12 PM
That's FoxSports, artard.
And while it's a shitty prediction, it doesn't bring as much lulz as Lou Holtz predicting that ND would be in the NCG. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Harvard on the hill???? And you have trouble spelling a simple word????
JP_2684
10-01-2009, 04:56 PM
Harvard on the hill???? And you have trouble spelling a simple word????
Harvard on the hill = community college. Artard = sarcastic way of saying "retard". I know how to bring the lulz, sir.
oblioman
10-01-2009, 05:07 PM
Harvard on the hill = community college. Artard = sarcastic way of saying "retard". I know how to bring the lulz, sir.
Sir,,,now that's more like it! :D
SOBAY310
10-02-2009, 12:04 AM
Please watch this, I laughed my ass off!!!
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oblioman
10-02-2009, 11:58 AM
Saturdays predictions - Cal pulls the upset over USC (sorry Borro) and OK will give Miami a reason to use canes.
SOBAY310
10-02-2009, 12:05 PM
Saturdays predictions - Cal pulls the upset over USC (sorry Borro) and OK will give Miami a reason to use canes.
Seems like everyone is predicting an "upset" with Cal beating USC. USC will not lose that game.
FIGHT ON!
JP_2684
10-02-2009, 02:45 PM
People think Cal can pull off the upset after they just got taken out behind the woodshed and brutally beaten by Oregon?
Here is your locks of the week from your fearless forcaster here in the good ol USA...
Penn St. covers -7 over Illinois...final score 38-10
Central Michigan covers -8 over Buffalo...final score 56-17
Cal covers as the underdog +4.5 over USC...final score 34-28
I like Cal more because they got their butts kicked last week. It was the wakeup call they needed that they were not just gonna breeze thru the schedule & will be at their best verses USC. And I think USC has a very good team as they have maybe the best offensive line in the country, but I picked Cal to win the PAC 10 before the season & this is a game they must & will win to accomplish that.
Good Luck to everyone's teams & have a great weekend!!! :hithere:
drbrosco
10-03-2009, 02:14 PM
I cannot believe that the primetime game on ABC tonight between Miami & Oklahoma is not in HD :mad: :confused:
I was looking forward to it but no HD kinda makes me want to see what other games are gonna be on. Hopefully it is a mistake :error on DirecTv's on screen schedule as ABC has waaaaay to much money to not have HD cameras at their big game during the day every week & their Primetime saturday night game the show every week. It also shows their big 3:30 game, Penn St & Illinois as not being in HD :thatsit
Oh well I really want to see Miami win as I took a liking to them back in the 80's as I lived down there during some of their glory days....BUT...I am afraid with or without Bradford the Sooners are gonna beat the Cane's, but hopefully not.
Score prediction OKLAHOMA 30 MIAMI 24 This is one of the rare time I hope I am wrong but the Sooners are very tuff while I think Miami is on it's way to being that good & they are very close, but not just yet.
drbrosco
10-03-2009, 02:20 PM
YES!!!!!!!!!
Sorry overrated michigan just got popped in OT by 1-3 Michigan St. I have said all week Michigan would lose this game & it has just made my day sitting here watch thier sorry butts go down. They'll probably lose out now....why do you ask.....
MICHIGAN SUCKS!!!
oblioman
10-03-2009, 02:26 PM
Michigan had a - 21 rush yards with under a minute to play. :lol::lol::lol:
borromini
10-03-2009, 06:36 PM
Unbelievable...3 games in a row decided in the last minute. This one with 3 separate goal line stands in the last 10:00 by Notre Dame's defense...incredible!
LUCK OF THE IRISH! That phrase has been so true this year.
Now it's time to find out what Oklahoma and USC have.
oblioman
10-03-2009, 06:42 PM
Unbelievable...3 games in a row decided in the last minute. This one with 3 separate goal line stands in the last 10:00 by Notre Dame's defense...incredible!
LUCK OF THE IRISH! That phrase has been so true this year.
Now it's time to find out what Oklahoma and USC have.
Absolutely a fun game to watch! 3 goal line stands - Washington should have blown ND out of their own stadium,,but got to hand it to the Irish to hang in. Roughing the "snapper"? never heard that one before. Michigan and State was another fun one to watch. :thumbsup: But sadly,,,me Vols will get slobberknocked by Auburn tonight.
JP_2684
10-03-2009, 07:26 PM
TD OU. Already starting to get beaten like Rodney King.
TD OU. Already starting to get beaten like Rodney King.
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speaking of the Rodney King beating
How many Miami players were involves in that:p
oblioman
10-03-2009, 08:35 PM
Grahamcracker catches a TD. 10-7, OU. lulz.
Jp,,ya must have missed the ND game today. Or are you now a fan of the Irish?
JP_2684
10-03-2009, 08:49 PM
Jp,,ya must have missed the ND game today. Or are you now a fan of the Irish?
Don't worry, i'll be having a field day making fun of ND when they get their ass whooped by USC and BC in their next two games.
BiggNewt
10-03-2009, 08:59 PM
Blah Blah Blah. Irish are 4-1. Miami is in the position to go to 2-2. Those who live in glass houses...specifically glass houses with history of poor graduation rates, criminal players and a reputation for falling flat on it's face at the end of the year.
JP_2684
10-03-2009, 09:10 PM
Blah Blah Blah. Irish are 4-1. Miami is in the position to go to 2-2. Those who live in glass houses...specifically glass houses with history of poor graduation rates, criminal players and a reputation for falling flat on it's face at the end of the year.
Reputation? You want to talk about reputation? How about Notre Dame not winning a bowl game from 1994 to 2008? And when was the last time ND won a National Championship? 1988? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Oh and in case you didn't know, Miami is currently winning. Going 3-1 against four straight ranked opponents would be a HUGE accomplishment. How many other teams have that tough of schedule starting out?
Brent Musberger: ''You know how many Canes have been arrested under his (Randy Shannon) watch? One.''
But, but, but, I thought the Miami football team was full of criminals?
IlovemesomeHD
10-03-2009, 09:42 PM
Brent Musberger: ''You know how many Canes have been arrested under his (Randy Shannon) watch? One.''
But, but, but, I thought the Miami football team was full of criminals?
:bowdown: let's all bow down to the clean Miami program
:lol::lol::lol:
JP_2684
10-03-2009, 09:46 PM
:bowdown: let's all bow down to the clean Miami program
:lol::lol::lol:
Yeah, it's actually been a clean program since Shannon has taken over. It was a clusterfuck when Coker was in charge, but Shannon has done a damn good job at cleaning this team up. Don't really know what you're laughing at. Please, enlighten me.
drbrosco
10-03-2009, 10:16 PM
Well I was wrong as the Oklahoma/Miami game is in HD even though the TV schedule did not say HD & gotta say the score looks pretty good for Miami with a little over 4 minutes left....go canes!
oblioman
10-03-2009, 10:33 PM
Oklahoma - 188 passing yards,,,,certainly a different team without Bradford. This really sucks for canes fans,,,cus it gives them some hope.:lol::lol:
JP_2684
10-03-2009, 10:34 PM
So much for the U being back...it's business as usual in Miami. And now you should be scared of OU...very scared.
http://www.seomoz.org/images/upload/simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg
Saturdays predictions - Cal pulls the upset over USC (sorry Borro) and OK will give Miami a reason to use canes.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4IqAMwAGn1w/SWekelXoIcI/AAAAAAAAM40/fyBP5suYl2k/s400/Nigga_Please.jpg
CANES WIN. GET FUCKED, HATERS. :hithere:
JP_2684
10-03-2009, 10:37 PM
Oklahoma - 188 passing yards,,,,certainly a different team without Bradford. This really sucks for canes fans,,,cus it gives them some hope.:lol::lol:
You should enroll in some AA classes... or maybe you already are. :lol:
drbrosco
10-03-2009, 11:54 PM
Well Miami suprised me as I was very glad to see them beat Oklahoma & I think they deserve full credit even though Bradford was out.
I was also very, very suprised by Cal...Everything I read about them before the season made me believe they had the PAC 10 in the bag, but they have lost to two good teams Oregon & USC. When they lost to the Ducks I thought they would be fired up & focused for USC & they just got run over again. There is no clear cut favorite in the PAC 10 & should be a very fun bunch of division games to watch the rest of the way.
Gotta give props to Pete Carroll as the guy knows how to coach. If I was an NFL owner of a sorry team I would offer him a King's Ransom to take over. I know he has been contacted lately but they just haven't offered enough yet. When they do & he goes, so will USC's PAC10 dominance as Carrol is one of the few football coaches who make a HUGE difference & mean everything to his team.
I was right on my #1 Lock Penn ST. but missed Central Michigan by a point & was wrong about Cal as a dog.
But definitely another great day of college football. And I know there are Notre Dame haters all over the USA but man they are fun to watch this year, more than I can remeber in a long time.
And hey howz about dem Cincinnati Bearcats as they blew out their neighbors Miami of Ohio about 45 minutes away from Cincy. Miami, Ohio is not very good but Cincy hammered them & that's what you do when your a good team playing a bad team. I honestly do not see a team other than Florida who could beat the Bearcats right now. The Bearcats are the best team in Ohio as they would beat the Bungles & the brownies :lol::lol::lol: Probably not, but man they are good. Still a bit weak on defense, but a great team overall.
I also wanted to add that if Cincy QB Tony Pike keeps up the the level of play he has been playing since game one til season's end & Tebow or McCoy win that Heisman it is a scam.
borromini
10-04-2009, 09:31 AM
...if Cincy QB Tony Pike keeps up the the level of play he has been playing since game one til season's end & Tebow or McCoy win that Heisman it is a scam.The same is true of Jimmy Clausen...he currently leads the nation in QB rating and came through on every crucial drive this year and is now doing it with a nasty turf toe injury.
Tebow and McCoy are going to have to step it up over the next few weeks to convince me that they deserve it over those two and several others.
oblioman
10-04-2009, 09:34 AM
CANES WIN. GET FUCKED, HATERS. :hithere:[/QUOTE]
just giving us more reasons to dislike the canes!!:lol::lol:
BiggNewt
10-04-2009, 09:45 AM
No one has meant more to their team this year than Jimmy Clausen. Without him the Irish might be winless.
oblioman
10-04-2009, 10:01 AM
No one has meant more to their team this year than Jimmy Clausen. Without him the Irish might be winless.
He certainly lived up to the billing yesterday. That was a fun game to watch. The way things are looking,,,perhaps a Boise State vs Florida or Alabama NC game? Texas vs Florida? Texas vs Alabama? Both Florida and Alabama have some tough games ahead, me thinks if either one of these teams win out,,,they will definitely be in the big game.
oblioman
10-04-2009, 02:03 PM
Wow, the pollsters jumped Auburn up to #17. They may be 5-0 but have had a cush schedule so far. South Carolina is a much better one loss team than Auburn is undefeated. Tennessee put up a game fight against Auburn even without a quarterback and receivers.
BiggNewt
10-04-2009, 03:47 PM
Oklahoma at #18 is a disgrace. These pollsters have it completely ass backward. While I do think SOS should be a factor, it shouldn't be the ONLY factor, which it clearly is in this case. A 2-2 team ahead of undefeated and one-loss teams.
drbrosco
10-04-2009, 07:54 PM
The same is true of Jimmy Clausen...he currently leads the nation in QB rating and came through on every crucial drive this year and is now doing it with a nasty turf toe injury.
Tebow and McCoy are going to have to step it up over the next few weeks to convince me that they deserve it over those two and several others.
No one has meant more to their team this year than Jimmy Clausen. Without him the Irish might be winless.
I almost mentioned Clausen also when I posted about the Heisman but decided to stick with the one I thought deserved it the most, but Clausen deserves it just as much as Pike I guess as they both mean everything to their teams & they should easily be 1-2 in the voting if it was today & either way I'd be happy as I enjoy the Fighting Irish as well.
borromini
10-04-2009, 09:25 PM
Well Clausen will have a great platform to get votes when the Trojans play the Irish two weeks from now. If he in any way is responsible for the Irish knocking off USC...it will be hard to not give him serious consideration.
USC still has a great defense...this will by far be his toughest test of the year.
JP_2684
10-05-2009, 01:12 AM
just giving us more reasons to dislike the canes!!:lol::lol:
lol, okay.
But guess what!? You and borromini have made it into my sig! Congrats! :lol:
borromini,,,are you as tore up as me be for making a "sig"? :lol::lol::lol:
borromini
10-05-2009, 04:53 PM
I consider it an honor! Plus I had two separate remarks make the sig...you only mustered one. We still have 2/3 of a season to go...if it doesn't go Miami's way...I wonder if the sigs will still be there? :D
What's more important at this moment is the Vikes/Packers game tonight. GO VIKES!
oblioman
10-06-2009, 06:31 PM
I consider it an honor! Plus I had two separate remarks make the sig...you only mustered one. We still have 2/3 of a season to go...if it doesn't go Miami's way...I wonder if the sigs will still be there? :D
What's more important at this moment is the Vikes/Packers game tonight. GO VIKES!
Are you bringing the "lulz" to the next party? by the way,,,what is a "lulz?? :what::what:
JP_2684
10-06-2009, 08:24 PM
Are you bringing the "lulz" to the next party? by the way,,,what is a "lulz?? :what::what:
From UrbanDictionary.com
Beginning as a plural variant of lol, Lulz was originally an exclamation but is now often used as a noun meaning interesting or funny internet content.
Lol -> lul; lols -> luls; lolz -> lulz.
Lulz is the one good reason to do anything, from trolling to rape. After every action taken, you must make the epilogic dubious disclaimer: "I did it for the lulz".
This has been pioneered by encyclopedia dramatica, famous for posting a fake craigslist add and then listing the personal info of those who responded.
"Why did he post a suicide note on livejournal before killing himself?" "I hear he did it for the lulz."
oblioman
10-06-2009, 09:26 PM
Hmmm,,,so according to your "urban dictionary",,lulz is nothing but another acronym to laugh out loud at something as serious as rape. Wonder if you have sisters, a mother, or god forbid a daughter,,,that would "lulz" at being raped?????
JP_2684
10-06-2009, 09:45 PM
Hmmm,,,so according to your "urban dictionary",,lulz is nothing but another acronym to laugh out loud at something as serious as rape. Wonder if you have sisters, a mother, or god forbid a daughter,,,that would "lulz" at being raped?????
http://www.hollow-hill.com/sabina/images/why-so-serious-cat.jpg
oblioman
10-06-2009, 09:57 PM
damn,,,thought me would get another badge instead of a picture,,,of a 'cane.
borromini
10-08-2009, 02:45 PM
Another player making a bone-headed decision that cost him the rest of the season. When will they learn that you just don't f&*% with the NCAA even though it's a draconian entity that should be revamped.
Another player making a bone-headed decision that cost him the rest of the season. When will they learn that you just don't f&*% with the NCAA even though it's a draconian entity that should be revamped.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4540282
It's rather bullshit, actually.
from another forum:
"Sanders said Gary Oliver, director of operations at Fieldhouse USA, called the N.C.A.A. to report a violation involving Bryant’s interaction with Sanders. Oliver did not respond to a message left for him Wednesday afternoon."
So this guy "Gary Oliver" turned in Dez Bryant. Pretty sleazy thing to rat on a kid for trying to better his career. Unless he had a motive....This is where it gets interesting.
Gary Oliver is a graduate of Texas A&M university
Guess what team OSU plays this week? Yep...Texas A&M
What a douchebag.
borromini
10-08-2009, 07:10 PM
I agree it's BS...but the sad part is Bryant didn't have to lie. It turns out he hadn't violated any rules when he spent his day with Deion. The entire thing was coordinated thru the Oklahoma St. coaching staff. Why on earth would Bryant feel he needed to lie and state that he wasn't with Deion?
2/3 of a season thrown away and now OSU without their premiere receiver...he'll probably declare for the draft after the season.
oblioman
10-09-2009, 10:50 PM
I agree it's BS...but the sad part is Bryant didn't have to lie. It turns out he hadn't violated any rules when he spent his day with Deion. The entire thing was coordinated thru the Oklahoma St. coaching staff. Why on earth would Bryant feel he needed to lie and state that he wasn't with Deion?
2/3 of a season thrown away and now OSU without their premiere receiver...he'll probably declare for the draft after the season.
People lie for two reasons. Either they have something to hide, or they are stupid. Apparently this guy had nothing to hide,,,,so,,,,you be the judge!!:D
sjt1985
10-10-2009, 06:48 PM
What a douchebag.
If he cheated then he shouldn't be allowed to play. Is there anything wrong with following the rules? Oops, you're a Miami fan.:thumbsup:
JP_2684
10-10-2009, 08:12 PM
If he cheated then he shouldn't be allowed to play. Is there anything wrong with following the rules? Oops, you're a Miami fan.:thumbsup:
He cheated because he worked out/chilled with Deion Sanders? Read the details of the story before you make a comment.
and this is what Dez Bryant posted on his facebook a few days ago:
This is why I'm suspended.....I went to Deion sanders house ....and the NCAA found out.....they ask me if I been to his house I told them no...I thought it was a violation...but it wasn't... so I told them I went to his house... I lied to them and I shouldn't have....and I'm not suspended for the rest of the season....I'm sorry osu!!
Oh, and lol @ the ''oops, you're a Miami fan'' shot at me. lol, still mad at me posting this?
Well Ole Miss took it to the chin again. I think that settles one of the preseason questions. It also looks like the Big 10 is between OSU and Iowa. LSU also now is out.
drbrosco
10-11-2009, 12:42 AM
I think alot of people knew that Mississppi, LSU & Michigan may have been the three most overrated teams in the nation.
I knew Michigan was from watching how lucky they was getting. But in my College Fantasy league I drafted Mississpi's Defense & LSU's "star" RB Charles Scott. Well Mississippi's defense NEVER impressed me at all as I dropped them & I finally dropped Charles Scott last week because even against lousy teams he was not getting no yardage & I attribute alot of that to a weak Offensive Line & you can't win in the SEC without a solid O-Line.
So todays games were no suprise to me. I was 8 outta 10 on my ESPN college pick em, missing Auburn who I wasn't crazy about at all but I thought the Razorbacks stunk so bad Auburn would win, & I missed FSU as I was counting on them coming out winning one for Bowden but Georgia Tech outscored them. But I'll take 8/10 every week. :)
Also my "bold" move of drafting Central Michigan QB Dan Lefevour over Tebow & bradford has paid off big time. Lefevour was part of 6 td's today. Even if Tebow & Bradford stayed healthy Lefevour still "fantasy-wise" has been the best only second to Case Keenum of Houston.
borromini
10-11-2009, 10:02 PM
Alabama slides into the second spot in the latest AP poll. This could be the top two teams for the rest of the season until they meet in the SEC championship game.
Alabama slides into the second spot in the latest AP poll. This could be the top two teams for the rest of the season until they meet in the SEC championship game.
I would think you are gonna be right with that prediction unless something crazy happens.
And I am really ticked that Ohio St. jumped Cincy just because Cincy was idle. Don't get me wrong as I am still a huge Buckeye fan but I want to see Cincy move up or at least hold their spot as long as they are undefeated.
Cincy has a tougher game than expected with South Florida this week, a team they should kill, but if they go down there & take them light they just might get popped as I hear S. Fla has a great freshman QB.
oblioman
10-12-2009, 05:40 PM
I would think you are gonna be right with that prediction unless something crazy happens.
And I am really ticked that Ohio St. jumped Cincy just because Cincy was idle. Don't get me wrong as I am still a huge Buckeye fan but I want to see Cincy move up or at least hold their spot as long as they are undefeated.
Cincy has a tougher game than expected with South Florida this week, a team they should kill, but if they go down there & take them light they just might get popped as I hear S. Fla has a great freshman QB.
Cincy has a lot on the line this weekend with SF. Their strength of schedule has been rather mediocre and need a big win to prove anything to the bcs numbers. me thinks that s. florida will probably be cincy's downfall. The way Tennessee played on saturday,,,they would take cincy.
drbrosco
10-12-2009, 07:31 PM
Cincy has a lot on the line this weekend with SF. Their strength of schedule has been rather mediocre and need a big win to prove anything to the bcs numbers. me thinks that s. florida will probably be cincy's downfall. The way Tennessee played on saturday,,,they would take cincy.
Florida & Bama are the only SEC defenses that could keep Cincy under 4 td's. Cincy would beat anyone else in the SEC. They beat a very good Oregon St. team @ Oregon St. & the Fresno team that had 200+ yds rushing against them would do that to probably anybody but Fla, Bama, or Ohio St.'s defenses. as that Fresno RB Matthews will probably be a top 10 NFL draft pick.
HELL NO, USC IS going down, MY IRISH are running the table baby
borromini
10-14-2009, 03:49 PM
Running the table? Maybe it's best to go one game at a time. :)
drbrosco
10-14-2009, 04:03 PM
HELL NO, USC IS going down, MY IRISH are running the table baby
I totally agree with you 100%.
They will beat USC this week 38-34 & go on to win the rest of their games.
They will have a tough opponent besides USC & that is being AT Pitt, but I think they will handle it.
Pitt will have a chance to make a huge jump in the end possibly. If Notre dame & Cincinnati keeps winning they get both of those teams at HOME in the last 3 weeks so it would make them look really good. But I think they will lose both.
I just googled PITT's schedule & they have W Virginia sandwiched in between the ND & Cincy games & it is @ WV so with one loss & running that table would win them a nice Bowl game. But then why am I talking about PITT as ND & Cincy will kill them...LOL!
SOBAY310
10-14-2009, 04:07 PM
I totally agree with you 100%.
They will beat USC this week 38-34 & go on to win the rest of their games.
HELL NO, USC IS going down, MY IRISH are running the table baby
You two bums are out of your mind!!! C'mon now! :eyecrazy
oblioman
10-14-2009, 04:22 PM
the Irish have a QB on their side,,,USC has everything but a QB. Me prediction is that USC will determine the game. :D
SOBAY310
10-14-2009, 04:29 PM
the Irish have a QB on their side,,,USC has everything but a QB. Me prediction is that USC will determine the game. :D
USC has a QB in freshman Matt Barkley. His stats aren't as good as Clausen, but to say we don't have a QB is nonsense.
SOBAY310
10-14-2009, 04:37 PM
Definition of not having a QB:
http://a.espncdn.com/i/headshots/nfl/players/65/10446.jpg
JaMarcus Russell #2 QB
kamspy
10-14-2009, 04:48 PM
Definition of not having a QB:
http://a.espncdn.com/i/headshots/nfl/players/65/10446.jpg
JaMarcus Russell #2 QB
HELL NO, USC IS going down, MY IRISH are running the table baby
I totally agree with you 100%.
They will beat USC this week 38-34 & go on to win the rest of their games.
When pigs fly
When Elvis decides to come out of hiding
When Clevland wins the Superbowl
When gold hits $1065.00 an ounce..........Wait that did happen!..:D
oblioman
10-15-2009, 04:12 PM
USC has a QB in freshman Matt Barkley. His stats aren't as good as Clausen, but to say we don't have a QB is nonsense.
This will be a game of ball control. Clausen will show his skills. don't get me wrong Sobay,,,me money is on USC because they will control the field. As me stated before, USC will predict the outcome of this game.
drbrosco
10-15-2009, 05:35 PM
Well tonight is probably the biggest game in Cincinnati Bearcat football history as it will be huge if they go down there & beat South Florida. But I think they will be up for the challenge in a big way.
Prediction....Cincy 38 S. Fla 10
JP_2684
10-15-2009, 06:26 PM
Well tonight is probably the biggest game in Cincinnati Bearcat football history as it will be huge if they go down there & beat South Florida. But I think they will be up for the challenge in a big way.
Prediction....Cincy 38 S. Fla 10
No way is it gonna be a blowout. I say Cincy by 3.
oblioman
10-15-2009, 06:35 PM
Well tonight is probably the biggest game in Cincinnati Bearcat football history as it will be huge if they go down there & beat South Florida. But I think they will be up for the challenge in a big way.
Prediction....Cincy 38 S. Fla 10
Can't happen. Both teams have respect on the line, with Cincy having some foolish dream of an NC bid on the line (won't happen). Me see's a tight game but give SF the home advantage. They also have last years loss to fuel a rivalry. Game on!!!!!
shooter2977
10-15-2009, 08:52 PM
usc blows
JP_2684
10-15-2009, 09:07 PM
Notre Dame blows
Fixed. :)
drbrosco
10-15-2009, 09:34 PM
This SUCKS! Cincy was on their way to a blow out & Pike gets hurt on a late-hit that wasn't called. Hate to see a season become in jeapordy over an injury against a team we would have killed.
You guys knew I was right about the blow out after the 1st half. Oh well gotta tuff it out & win this game....GO BEARCATS!!!
drbrosco
10-15-2009, 10:29 PM
No way is it gonna be a blowout. I say Cincy by 3.
Can't happen. Both teams have respect on the line, with Cincy having some foolish dream of an NC bid on the line (won't happen). Me see's a tight game but give SF the home advantage. They also have last years loss to fuel a rivalry. Game on!!!!!
With comments like that I gotta wonder do you guys even watch College Football???...haha...j/k...But hey we played without our superstar QB for a half or we would have score 50+ on this so called tough defense of S Florida :lol::lol::lol:
How about the coaching of Brian Kelly & his play calling with a backup QB in there...the guy is a football genius.
NCAA teams that think they are gonna win it all better take notice as we have a BCS Title contender right here in Cincinnati!!!
We should be in the top 5 of the first BCS this week. Still gotta lot of football to go but things are looking sweet right now as long as Pike is OK.
I love my Buckeyes but the Bearcats have been a ton of fun to follow this year. And even though in my heart I would always be a Buckeye fan if these two teams ended up playing it would be very hard to root against Cincinnati...But if Cincy doesn't get in the NC game I hope they make the Cincy/OSU game happen.
vikingfan
10-15-2009, 11:13 PM
We should be in the top 5 of the first BCS this week.
Cincy's 8,9,8 in the polls. what's gonna jump them into the top 5 of the BCS, strenght of schedule? :haha:
sprkeng
10-15-2009, 11:34 PM
it's why the BCS sucks.....3 poles.....determine your ranking....plus schedule strength.......
borromini
10-15-2009, 11:57 PM
The computer rankings count for 1/2 of the overall score...it's possible that Cincy gets a great score from the computers to vault them to 5 or 6.
drbrosco
10-16-2009, 07:00 AM
OUCH! Cincinnati's Heisman Hopeful QB Tony Pike is already out for next Saturday's game against Louisville according to head coach Brian Kelly. This is big for Cincy but at least the backup got almost a whole 2nd half of a pressure filled game on the road against what the experts were saying was a great defense at South Florida & other than the INT he threw was great I thought. He definitely is a threat to bust out with a big run at any time. But Pike will be missed.
I think Louisville is on a down year as they are 2-3 so hopefully the Bearcats handle them but good teams are never the same without their #1 QB.
oblioman
10-16-2009, 08:37 AM
damn,,,me predictions are 0-20 this year,,,good game Cincy,,tough loss with Pike going out. Hope he can recover.
BiggNewt
10-17-2009, 05:17 AM
Irish 33, USuck 27
drbrosco
10-17-2009, 06:27 AM
I can't believe all the sports books have USC 10 point favorites :eek:
Notre Dame 31 USC 27
IlovemesomeHD
10-17-2009, 08:34 AM
USC 24 Media Darling from South Bend 7
unlike ND USC has a real coach
and no I'm not a USC fan just realistic
BiggNewt
10-17-2009, 11:13 AM
No way ND is held to 7 points. I guess people forget about what the Huskies did to the Trojans...
JP_2684
10-17-2009, 02:16 PM
I'm calling for a 41-27 USC win.
and OSU is about to lose to 1-5 Purdue. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
It is so funny to me that every time Ohio St. stumbles by losing or struggling with a bad team almost everybody wants to take a shot at them just like the "Overrated" picture. Notre Dame gets the same treatment cause if they lose to USC no matter how bad they will get ripped here, on the radio, & newspapers just like the Buckeyes
Ohio St. is not built to be a championship contender this year & they can't help the media ranks them so high, even the Buckeye fans who are realistic knew this year would be tough but worth it in the long run. They get that ranking because they are very respected something your Canes had before you was ever born, & because I like the Canes(since I lived there in the 80's) I hope they get that respect back. But Ohio St. is built to be a BCS Title Game Contender for the next two years if you would bother to look.
#1 they are going to have the best QB in the nation in Terrell Pryor.
#2 they have had the #1 & #4 recruiting classes the last two years.
Wich will equal at least one BCS title if not two.
But I said myself that the Buckeyes were not even the best football team in Ohio this year as the Cincinnati Bearcats are & I think Cincy would put a whipping on the Buckeyes. And they would not "whip" but I believe they would beat every team in the nation except for Florida & Alabama. If they don't get Tony Pike back though it is over.
pappylap
10-17-2009, 04:25 PM
Whoa Michigan wins BIIGGG.....................:o
JP_2684
10-17-2009, 05:02 PM
USC up 20-7. :banana: :yippee:
USC's D has been punishing ND all day.
IlovemesomeHD
10-17-2009, 06:13 PM
SEC refs biggest crooks alive
Florida did not win today
pathetic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOBAY310
10-17-2009, 06:45 PM
USC :haha: Notre Dame
IlovemesomeHD
10-17-2009, 07:04 PM
USC :haha: Notre Dame
nice avatar :lol:
JP_2684
10-17-2009, 07:07 PM
Irish 33, USuck 27
http://op-for.com/simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg
I'm calling for a 41-27 USC win.
Had USC scored another TD, I would of absolutely nailed that shit.
Good games today. Florida did not play well at all,,but did enough to win. Yes, some of the calls were questionable,,,,,but it's football. Got to hand it to the Arkansas defense for playing a stout run game. As for USC & ND,,,another nail biter. ND had more than enough chances to win the game,,,,,,but they didn't. So goes the Weiss saga. Hopefully UCF can pull the upset tonight but not looking good so far.
SOBAY310
10-17-2009, 09:14 PM
http://op-for.com/simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg
Had USC scored another TD, I would of absolutely nailed that shit.
thats what the embarrassed smiley was about.......;) I know...I got that...I just had to rub it a little further with the high school remark. :) But that's still a decent Michigan squad considering a true freshman at the helm and so for big improvement over last year.
If they beat Ohio State, which now is more than just a remote possibility after that flop the Buckeyes threw at Purdue...it would do wonders for the Wolverines program.
borromini
10-19-2009, 01:37 PM
...BCS top 5 is 1 florida, 2 bama, 3 texas, 4 boise, 5 cincy...Now that the computer polls are kicking in their weight...it's remarkable to see some stark differences between them and the human polls. USC is #7 for instance as oppose to the #4 ranking in the Coaches Poll. TCU and Boise State are lurking nearby.
If they both finish undefeated with missteps by the other top teams all ending with a single loss...is it possible that we could have Boise St. versus TCU for the title? That would be glorious...no BCS teams in the championship game!
I know...I know...they would never allow for that...the scam element would take over on the last voting weekend for the coaches poll and every coach would get a call from the BCS to make sure TCU and Boise State didn't get enough votes to vault over either Florida, Alabama or Texas. :)
drbrosco
10-19-2009, 02:50 PM
They said Boise St. would probably not hold the spot because their strength of schedule will hurt them alot, and teams like Cincy will be playing even stronger teams down the stretch wich will cause them to pass Boise St. even if Boise is winning. I forget who the other team was they mentioned it was either Iowa or TCU, it wasn't USC though.
drbrosco
10-19-2009, 05:13 PM
Whew!!!!!!!! Looks like the Bearcats dodged a bullet hopefully with QB Tony Pike. He has a cast on his left forearm, and he is right handed & was cleared to practice today. Hopefully he will be full strength soon.
Everybody says don't worry about it cause the Bearcats have a couple of lousy teams coming up in Louisville & Syracuse....I say no way as those are just the kind of teams that will take you out. Just look how close Florida's whole season almost got ruined by a team people thought the Gators would beat 50-0.
Maybe this injury to Pike & the way Cincy had to step up in the 2nd half against S Fla. will keep them humble & hungry for a win every week no matter who they play.
Go Bearcats!!!
kamspy
10-19-2009, 08:13 PM
State loses, Cats win. I want to believe, but I don't think my heart has room for two sketchy predator based mascot feline teams.
oblioman
10-19-2009, 09:03 PM
Now that the computer polls are kicking in their weight...it's remarkable to see some stark differences between them and the human polls. USC is #7 for instance as oppose to the #4 ranking in the Coaches Poll. TCU and Boise State are lurking nearby.
If they both finish undefeated with missteps by the other top teams all ending with a single loss...is it possible that we could have Boise St. versus TCU for the title? That would be glorious...no BCS teams in the championship game!
I know...I know...they would never allow for that...the scam element would take over on the last voting weekend for the coaches poll and every coach would get a call from the BCS to make sure TCU and Boise State didn't get enough votes to vault over either Florida, Alabama or Texas. :)
This would be the perfect scenario for a playoff. Gotta admit, me was certainly wrong about Cincy. One could only imagine the bennies going to a college like Cincy (not a traditional powerhouse) and how it could change their program, provided they would win in a playoff scenario.
borromini
10-20-2009, 01:36 PM
If Pike is healthy...I think Cincy can still pull it off...without the use of a playoff. There are no guarantees that the top 3 teams will go undefeated heading into their conference title games.
If the top 3 all lose one game during the next 6 weeks and Cincy runs the table...they're in.
borromini
10-23-2009, 01:40 PM
Entertaining game last night...didn't think the Seminoles would pull it out, but they did.
North Carolina looks to be having an average year...wonder how much longer before folks start talking about Butch Davis' job. With all that talent he's recruited, it's been a disappointing season.
drbrosco
10-24-2009, 05:04 PM
Wow! I am really suprised how great Cincy's backup QB has played today. He was great filling in during the 2nd half against S. Fla last week but it is different when your opponent has been studying you all week but he has huge #'s thru 3 quarters, they are taking him out for the 4th since it is 38-10.
This makes me feel alot better about next week as Cincy is at Syracuse. I know Syracuse is not very good this season but it's still a road game & can be tuff to win. Pike will probably miss next week since he has the surgery.
This blowout win without Pike has to impress the voters & hopefully will move Cincy up in the BCS. :thumbsup:
IlovemesomeHD
10-24-2009, 06:25 PM
at least the Thugs I mean Canes lose :lol::lol:
borromini
10-24-2009, 06:27 PM
Unfortunately...the only way Cincy moves up in the BCS at this point is for a team above them to lose. Killing Louisville isn't going to do it. Cincy just needs to take care of business for the rest of the year.
Pitt looks like the team Cincy needs to worry about at this point.
JP_2684
10-24-2009, 06:27 PM
Thanks for blowing it, secondary. Fucking niggers.
borromini
10-24-2009, 06:32 PM
Miami choked...again. I guess you can say the U is back...back to how they've played the past six years. Georgia Tech is now in the driver seat for that division.
Alabama with a 12-10 squeaker...two blocked FGs including one with 4 seconds left in the game. Looks like 'Bama is destined to go to the NC game with these performances.
How about the Irish! Another last minute win...this time with several key interceptions. Another key streak eliminated.
Trojans better play tough tonight against Oregon State.
IlovemesomeHD
10-24-2009, 06:33 PM
Thanks for blowing it, secondary. Fucking niggers.
:haha::haha::haha:
JP_2684
10-24-2009, 06:34 PM
How about the Irish! Another last minute win...this time with several key interceptions. Another key streak eliminated.
lol, do you always like to suck off Notre Dame?
BiggNewt
10-24-2009, 06:38 PM
Thanks for blowing it, secondary. Fucking niggers.
How typical of a Canes' fan. Classless bigot. Go cry in your Fruity Pebbles and take the loss like a man. Quick to throw up fancy signatures and show your bravado in the face of victory but in defeat you resort to name-calling and deflections.
JP_2684
10-24-2009, 06:41 PM
How typical of a Canes' fan. Classless bigot. Go cry in your Fruity Pebbles and take the loss like a man. Quick to throw up fancy signatures and show your bravado in the face of victory but in defeat you resort to name-calling and deflections.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Diamonddave1022/Decorated%20images/2zsd2j3.gif
drbrosco
10-24-2009, 08:03 PM
Unfortunately...the only way Cincy moves up in the BCS at this point is for a team above them to lose. Killing Louisville isn't going to do it. Cincy just needs to take care of business for the rest of the year.
Pitt looks like the team Cincy needs to worry about at this point.
When they released the BCS they said teams could pass up Boise wether Boise won or not mainly because of strength of schedule.
Plus Bama or Florida is going down we know for a fact but that won't be until they have a playoff for the SEC. Texas may end up being the thorn in Cincy's side in the end as I can't see them losing & I look for Bama & Fla. to be undefeated when they play in the SEC title game.
So ultimately your right Cincy just needs to take care of bizness. And yes PITT is gonna be tough in the last game but they also have West Virginia two games before that. Can't help but get excited about Cincy as this is completely new territory for this area.
borromini
10-24-2009, 08:54 PM
How typical of a Canes' fan. Classless bigot. Go cry in your Fruity Pebbles and take the loss like a man. Quick to throw up fancy signatures and show your bravado in the face of victory but in defeat you resort to name-calling and deflections.Couldn't have said it better myself. :)
JP_2684
10-24-2009, 09:21 PM
ROFL @ SEC officials. Ball was clearly out before he crossed the goal line, but they call it a TD, anyway.
oblioman
10-24-2009, 10:16 PM
Congratulations borro, biggnewt, and Brosco,,,your teams all played good ball today. Notre Dame surprised me,,,those damn turnovers. Me Vols almost pulled the upset, but 'Bama deserved the win. going to be tough for the Gators to beat them in the SEC Championship game. For the 'canes,,well,,who cares.:lol:
JP_2684
10-24-2009, 10:22 PM
For the 'canes,,well,,who cares.:lol:
http://www.joewrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/haters-gonna-hate.gif
borromini
10-24-2009, 11:44 PM
...Me Vols almost pulled the upset, but 'Bama deserved the win...I was rooting for the Vols...so close. That Cody fella is one mountain of a guy...two blocks that basically save the year for 'Bama.
JP_2684
10-25-2009, 12:28 AM
http://i36.tinypic.com/nc1abd.jpg
borromini
10-25-2009, 11:40 PM
Trojans move up to #5 in the latest BCS standings. I was surprised considering they beat Oregon St. by only 6 points and yet Cincy dropped 3 spots after whooping Louisville...that'll have the Doc up in arms. :) It's the BCS...try to figure that one out.
drbrosco
10-26-2009, 11:24 AM
Trojans move up to #5 in the latest BCS standings. I was surprised considering they beat Oregon St. by only 6 points and yet Cincy dropped 3 spots after whooping Louisville...that'll have the Doc up in arms. :) It's the BCS...try to figure that one out.
NOTHING suprises me with that nutty BCS. I still say Cincy has a great shot as we still have West Virginia & PITT on the schedule.
borromini
10-27-2009, 12:58 PM
Apparently there's been a major development in the stabbing death of the UConn player. I sure hope they capture the perp...it would be a horrible tragedy if the guilty person was never discovered.
oblioman
10-27-2009, 09:06 PM
Apparently there's been a major development in the stabbing death of the UConn player. I sure hope they capture the perp...it would be a horrible tragedy if the guilty person was never discovered.
Ditto Borro,,,so many senseless acts of vile stupidity. Give your kids a hug. :):):)
IlovemesomeHD
10-28-2009, 07:05 AM
Apparently there's been a major development in the stabbing death of the UConn player. I sure hope they capture the perp...it would be a horrible tragedy if the guilty person was never discovered.
search in Miami ;)
borromini
10-28-2009, 01:15 PM
Just had to stoke the fire...didn't you. :)
JP_2684
10-28-2009, 02:40 PM
search in any city in the northeast that's full of spooks.
Fixed. ;)
BiggNewt
10-28-2009, 04:12 PM
I've never seen someone who likes a sport in which consists of 70% African Americans be such a racist. Or is it only when those players don't perform to your liking that you decide to be a racist bigot?
JP_2684
10-28-2009, 05:49 PM
I've never seen someone who likes a sport in which consists of 70% African Americans be such a racist. Or is it only when those players don't perform to your liking that you decide to be a racist bigot?
lol, i'm not as racist as you think. I just enjoy throwing racial slurs around and making black jokes from time to time. I do it for the lulz. :)
But c'mon, everyone has a little prejudice in them. And if you say you don't then A. you're full of shit. Or B. you're a tree hugger. :lol:
IlovemesomeHD
10-28-2009, 05:53 PM
Just had to stoke the fire...didn't you. :)
yep
had no gasoline or I would've added some fuel to the fire ;)
JP_2684
10-29-2009, 10:05 PM
VT lost to UNC, tonight. :yippee:
BiggNewt
10-30-2009, 06:33 AM
lol, i'm not as racist as you think. I just enjoy throwing racial slurs around and making black jokes from time to time. I do it for the lulz. :)
But c'mon, everyone has a little prejudice in them. And if you say you don't then A. you're full of shit. Or B. you're a tree hugger. :lol:
No but I don't throw around my prejudice for laughs, that would be a lack of comedic talent :lol:
borromini
10-31-2009, 01:59 AM
The Mountaineers go down tonight...that's two Top 25 teams fading on Thursday/Friday night games.
borromini
11-01-2009, 08:10 AM
Lots of close calls of T25 upsets...
Iowa survived after trailing in the 4th by 10
Miami needed a comeback against hapless WF
Houston's defense almost let Southern Miss pull off the upset
Cal kicked a last second FG to win their game
Then the blowouts...
Oregon rips USC for most points and largest margin of victory against a Pete Carroll team
Texas whoops OSU
Florida smacks Georgia
IlovemesomeHD
11-01-2009, 08:30 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDOy-RMIpF0&feature=player_embedded
Brandon Spikes must be trying to get a roster spot on the Canes team
what a punk!!!! :rolleyes:
hatt
11-01-2009, 08:46 AM
Iowa survived after trailing in the 4th by 10
Did anyone see those terrible replays? You have to conclude the officials were on Iowa's side. The overturned touchdown was simply amazing. From the replay it looked pretty clear his foot touched in bounds. Certainly no evidence to overturn the call on the field. :what:
borromini
11-01-2009, 05:56 PM
Yeah I was surprised at the overturning of that TD. The ref that called a TD had a way better angle than any of the TV cameras. That whole notion of "conclusive" evidence has gone to pot this year.
oblioman
11-01-2009, 07:00 PM
New BCS poll has Texas at #2 and Cincy #5. Cincy had a good game (2nd half) against Syracuse but did any of you good chaps notice the lack of fans? For a team in the championship hunt and if it comes down to a BCS nod, money says it all. The stadium was less than half full.
drbrosco
11-01-2009, 07:05 PM
New BCS poll has Texas at #2 and Cincy #5. Cincy had a good game (2nd half) against Syracuse but did any of you good chaps notice the lack of fans? For a team in the championship hunt and if it comes down to a BCS nod, money says it all. The stadium was less than half full.
That was AT Syracuse...they are packing the stadium here in Cincinnati & when they go play someone with a decent football program.
I went & checked on the 3 home games we have left for seats...
UCONN only "obstructed view" seats are left.
W. Virginia...Sold Out
Illinois...you can still get two nose bleeders in a section at the end of the field up from an end zone.
Plus you know the final game @ PITT is sold out.
No problem with fans here in Cincinnati when winning is going on. And they will travel also as there were more than I thought would be at the Oregon St game earlier this year. And plenty went to the Orange bowl last year.
oblioman
11-01-2009, 07:24 PM
It really should not matter if it be a home or away game. How would the fans feel if they didn't show because their team is playing a supposedly weaker team,,,,and get beat?? In reality, the game was closer than the actual score (a 2 touchdown turn around on a bad no-call) would really change things for Cincy. Please keep in mind, me not be knocking the team,,,just wondering where the fans were.
borromini
11-01-2009, 11:33 PM
What's up with those Vol uniforms...scary!
drbrosco
11-02-2009, 12:13 AM
It really should not matter if it be a home or away game. How would the fans feel if they didn't show because their team is playing a supposedly weaker team,,,,and get beat?? In reality, the game was closer than the actual score (a 2 touchdown turn around on a bad no-call) would really change things for Cincy. Please keep in mind, me not be knocking the team,,,just wondering where the fans were.
I know you wasn't knockin the team. I am just saying that there is probably not a team in the nation that would draw a huge crowd at Syracuse(other than Notre Dame). As far as the game being closer than the score...Cincy is playing with a 2nd string QB so any kind of win is a great win right now until Pike gets back.
Cincinnati football wasn't even on the map 2-3 years ago & they get this guy named Brian Kelly as a coach...big deal...But it actually has turned into a big deal. It is mind blowing that Cincy played in the Orange Bowl last year & now that Cincy is being mentioned with the likes of Florida & Bama is just WOW!!! I think they travel well for away games seeing that the Cincy stadium was only filled with parents & a few students a couple years ago.
So do we have the following of a big time SEC or Big 10 school, no, but it is growing & getting better by the day.
My hope is somehow they will be able to keep coach Brian Kelly as he has just turned the place upside down. And hopefully we can get an annual Cincinnati verses Ohio St. going on the schedule soon. I'd have to root for my Buckeyes but it would be great.
BiggNewt
11-02-2009, 05:35 AM
Clausen and Tate for Heisman, cut the trophy in half.
drbrosco
11-02-2009, 05:56 AM
Clausen and Tate for Heisman, cut the trophy in half.
that Golden Tate is unreal. He is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. Clausen will get all the glory but your right Tate deserves a mention also imo.
borromini
11-02-2009, 05:48 PM
Golden Tate's one of those rare players that's capable of scoring 4 touchdowns in a game via pass, run, punt return and kick-off return. Reminds me a lot of Rocket Ismail only a little better. :)
oblioman
11-02-2009, 06:03 PM
What's up with those Vol uniforms...scary!
Halloween!! sure scared the Gamecocks. Kiffin seems to be doing a good job at getting the Vols turned around. A much better team than they were at the start of the year.
borromini
11-03-2009, 12:40 PM
Yeah too bad they couldn't get a FG kick over Mt. Cody a couple weeks back...that would have been grand!
oblioman
11-03-2009, 03:44 PM
Clausen and Tate for Heisman, cut the trophy in half.
The Navy has some depth charges all set to undermine the ND offensive line, making Clausen ripe for a screaming linebacker blitzkreig, effectively neutering the Clausen-Tate affair. :D
borromini
11-03-2009, 05:56 PM
Oh dear...it's not even Thursday yet and you're already heavy on the bottle. :eek:
oblioman
11-04-2009, 02:23 PM
Oh dear...it's not even Thursday yet and you're already heavy on the bottle. :eek:
Cannot and must not,,,schedule what occurs naturally. Be like asking a man not to breath or look at an exposed breast. :drinks
borromini
11-05-2009, 12:47 PM
..."exposed breast" of what? Not being specific leads me to believe that you are very much into wildlife observation. :)
Also, it's my guess that your liver would strongly disagree with your measurement of alcohol and oxygen being equal. :)
oblioman
11-06-2009, 07:27 AM
..."exposed breast" of what? Not being specific leads me to believe that you are very much into wildlife observation. :)
Also, it's my guess that your liver would strongly disagree with your measurement of alcohol and oxygen being equal. :)
As a matter of fact, made a trip up to a place called Cades Cove http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cades_Cove yesterday morn looking to shoot some bear (video). Didn't get any bear but had a buck & doe come right up and almost touched me camera (vixia HF20),,all in early morning sunlight.
borromini
11-07-2009, 08:06 AM
Does a doe have breasts? :)
borromini
11-07-2009, 08:09 AM
I don't see how Boise State can be ranked so high after struggling against Tulsa a month ago and struggling against Louisiana Tech last night. They caught an ill-prepared Oregon team early in the season...I can't see them beating the Ducks if they were to meet again.
This team is the epitome of overrated.
oblioman
11-07-2009, 10:35 AM
I don't see how Boise State can be ranked so high after struggling against Tulsa a month ago and struggling against Louisiana Tech last night. They caught an ill-prepared Oregon team early in the season...I can't see them beating the Ducks if they were to meet again.
This team is the epitome of overrated.
New "darling" of the BCS perhaps?
drbrosco
11-07-2009, 01:51 PM
The old man said on college gameday that Cincy would be underdogs to the following teams according to Vegas
Florida by 13
Bama by 9
Oklahoma by 6
Texas I think it was by 11
People would bet Florida up to 16 & Bama to 12 & Texas to at least 14 I think if those were the opening lines & that's when I'd jump on Cincy.
Cincy's main problem would be Florida as there is no way they could stop them & I am not sure they could outscore them. But Cincy still has a very tuff schedule to finish before thinking of that stuff.
oblioman
11-07-2009, 05:14 PM
Hee hee,,looks like Navy is bowl eligible,,,and Notre Dame not. What the hell,,,the announcers called it an upset???? No it was not.
BiggNewt
11-07-2009, 06:22 PM
Definitely not an upset, Navy is a good team, they took OSU to the brink and have had the occasional slip ups but are a solid team. Notre Dame completely came out flat, and all the blame has to fall on Weis. The triple option SHOULD only work for a quarter or two at most and then you make adjustments. I saw no adjustments, the Irish players continued to leave their lanes and try to make solo tackles. That is the absolute WORST thing you can do with an option team. How this was not taught, I'll never know.
If Weis is not gone, something is wrong. I don't want to thear shit about progress. Progress is not losing twice to a team that couldn't beat you in 43 years.
Recruiting means nothing if you can't get those players to play to their potential, Navy always gets their players to play with everything they have.
drbrosco
11-07-2009, 10:36 PM
whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cincy plays in it's first real nailbiter of the year & what a bold play call on 4th & 1 with around 2 minutes left by coach Kelly. I thought the Uconn guy had him at first & he just turned the jets on & put it out of reach.
Cincy should be #4 in the BCS but have three games left with 2 tough ones verses W Virginia & @ PITT
GO BEARCATS!!!
drbrosco
11-07-2009, 10:42 PM
If Weis is not gone, something is wrong. I don't want to thear shit about progress. Progress is not losing twice to a team that couldn't beat you in 43 years.
I am all for Notre Dame doing whatever it takes to win but I just don't think cutting Weis lose is the answer because WHO would they get???
I think Weis has the offense playing well, most of the time, he needs to get a defense as that is the only way ND will be a perrenial BCS title contender again & Weis is not a defensive guy but that doesn't mean they couldn't address it better.
But if there is a better coach available I am all for it.
BiggNewt
11-07-2009, 10:51 PM
Brian Kelly :)
drbrosco
11-08-2009, 05:45 AM
Brian Kelly :)
PLEASE don't say that as I hate to think about him leaving ...lol...But if Kelly goes anywhere I would be happy if it was Notre Dame since I like ND.
borromini
11-08-2009, 07:56 AM
It looks like this year will have plenty of tight games for the Trojans. They just got out of Tempe 14-9...way too close for me.
Iowa is now back down to Earth. :) ...and did anyone see the ending of the Houston/Tulsa game? Unbelievable...Tulsa blew it!
oblioman
11-08-2009, 04:01 PM
looks as if Cincy didn't do themselves any favors by letting Connecticut hang around. Think me Vols need another shot at Florida and 'bama. Going to be a Texas and 'bama NC game.
borromini
11-08-2009, 04:15 PM
Texas and TCU...
oblioman
11-08-2009, 04:33 PM
TCU,,,,longshot. If they beat the slobber out of Utah next week,,and if Florida or 'bama really,really...meaning really suck during the SEC championship game,,,then TCU might have a chance. On 2nd thought,,me nod goes to a Florida vs Texas NC game. 'Bama has a great team,,,but Florida seems to have that extra grit that really great teams seem to find at the right time. What be your thoughts on the Heisman?
drbrosco
11-08-2009, 08:06 PM
Remember borromini's questionnaire on the first page about the season? I think it would take a miracle for me to miss this one...
Who wins this year's Red River Rivalry and will that be enough to propel the winner to the NC game? "I answered" Texas wins & yes they will play for the NC
& I think I am gonna be right on Colt McCoy winning the Heismann as he will finish very strong imo
oblioman
11-09-2009, 10:20 AM
Remember borromini's questionnaire on the first page about the season? I think it would take a miracle for me to miss this one...
Who wins this year's Red River Rivalry and will that be enough to propel the winner to the NC game? "I answered" Texas wins & yes they will play for the NC
& I think I am gonna be right on Colt McCoy winning the Heismann as he will finish very strong imo
Tebow still has a good shot at the Heisman. If he comes out and dominates 'Bama during this years "real" NC championship game, me thinks he gets the nod. Not saying Colt doesn't deserve a Heisman, just think that Tebow has expressed himself as more of a grit and spit football player over the polish of McCoy. Although McCoy will do much better in the NFL and was a runner up in last years heisman, his numbers just are not as stellar as his 2008 season.
borromini
11-10-2009, 12:24 AM
If McCoy leads Texas to large wins over their remaining games...he deserves the trophy. Tebow is having a subpar season from 2008 as well and remember, the award gets announced on the same day as the SEC championship game so Tebow's performance in that game won't matter at that point.
oblioman
11-10-2009, 07:40 AM
It may well come down to how well Tebow handles South Carolina, who were ranked earlier in the season. Texas remaining games are in the cellar of the conference, and for McCoys numbers, he by all means should blow them away. Admittedly, Tebow still seems a 1/2 step off after the concussion which explains some lackluster performance.
borromini
11-10-2009, 10:02 PM
The only possible trip-up by the Longhorns that I can see is the rivalry matchup with A&M. In the past, that annual matchup has ignored the stats.
oblioman
11-12-2009, 11:41 AM
looks as if me Vols plan on taking over top spot for having thugs on the team - http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/two-football-players-face-armed-robbery-charges-tv/
Frickin morons,,,Nukeese Richardson had a bright future,,,not any more.
borromini
11-12-2009, 12:19 PM
Urban Meyer is now swiping his forehead with a loud "Whew!" since it was Richardson who dumped Florida on signing day to jump over to Tennessee.
It will be interesting to see how Lane Kiffin handles this...it would result in team dismissal at many other programs. What the coach decides will say a lot about the future of this program.
oblioman
11-12-2009, 01:38 PM
These 3 will be run out of the state. No way Kiffin can keep them on the team. Even if they are exonerated from the charges, just hanging around a crack whore at 2 in the morning,,days before a big game,,,is enough to dump them. It's hard to phantom the depth of their stupidity in committing such a criminal act,,,when they were basically given a free ride. These three will see a prison cell before they see a college dorm room again.
pappylap
11-14-2009, 07:53 PM
55 to 21
I thought my Huskies took a whippin'.....Sorry Sobay
SOBAY310
11-15-2009, 02:44 AM
55 to 21
I thought my Huskies took a whippin'.....Sorry Sobay
They have, seven times this season! :lol:
yeah, SC has put me on suicide watch again. :o
BiggNewt
11-15-2009, 04:04 AM
Fire the Fat Man!
drbrosco
11-15-2009, 05:35 AM
Well I thought for sure that Colt McCoy would start his big run for the Heisman this week verses Baylor but he did not so I was wrong about him.
So now I don't see how Bama's Mark Ingram can lose the Heisman now as I figured he was the only guy that McCoy had to surpass but nobody will pass him now. Plus if you look at his whole season against other big canidates he has been the most consistent. And I think he average's over 6 yds a carry.
borromini
11-15-2009, 09:38 AM
Fire the Fat Man!Yup, he's gone by year's end...they're going around the table now collecting the funds to buy out his contract.
borromini
11-15-2009, 09:40 AM
...yeah, SC has put me on suicide watch again. :oMost points ever given up by the Trojans at the Colosseum. This year's had a whole slew of statistical firsts for Carroll and SC.
borromini
11-16-2009, 11:24 PM
These 3 will be run out of the state. No way Kiffin can keep them on the team...Two out of three were kicked off...the third is hanging by a thread while they finish reviewing his case. Good for Kiffin...sets the tone.
drbrosco
11-17-2009, 12:04 AM
I have a bad feeling that an undefeated season by Cincinnati will not be enough & TCU will probably be left out also. I think because Cincy plays a Big 10 team in Illinois & one of the hottest teams in the nation in PITT they will probably jump TCU but it still won't get them into the top 2 unless there is a huge upset...mainly Texas.
You figure that the Bama/Florida winner will be in the title game & Texas would really have to screw up to miss out.
If that happens I would love to see Cincinnati & TCU play if they are both undefeated.
Texas was my preseason pick to win it all & I think I am gonna be right for once. No matter who plays in that title game it should be one of the better ones we have had since the BCS started.
tagprod
11-17-2009, 09:53 AM
Well I thought for sure that Colt McCoy would start his big run for the Heisman this week verses Baylor but he did not so I was wrong about him.
So now I don't see how Bama's Mark Ingram can lose the Heisman now as I figured he was the only guy that McCoy had to surpass but nobody will pass him now. Plus if you look at his whole season against other big canidates he has been the most consistent. And I think he average's over 6 yds a carry.
I think leading his team to a 40-0 halftime lead and sitting out most of the second half will compensate for a lack of flashy stats. He looked good in that game. The Heisman is his.
I have a bad feeling that an undefeated season by Cincinnati will not be enough & TCU will probably be left out also. I think because Cincy plays a Big 10 team in Illinois & one of the hottest teams in the nation in PITT they will probably jump TCU but it still won't get them into the top 2 unless there is a huge upset...mainly Texas.
You figure that the Bama/Florida winner will be in the title game & Texas would really have to screw up to miss out.
If that happens I would love to see Cincinnati & TCU play if they are both undefeated.
Texas was my preseason pick to win it all & I think I am gonna be right for once. No matter who plays in that title game it should be one of the better ones we have had since the BCS started.
Pitt is going to crush Cincy. TCU will get a BCS bid but they won't play in the National Title game.
oblioman
11-17-2009, 05:10 PM
I think leading his team to a 40-0 halftime lead and sitting out most of the second half will compensate for a lack of flashy stats. He looked good in that game. The Heisman is his.
Pitt is going to crush Cincy. TCU will get a BCS bid but they won't play in the National Title game.
Don't see Pitt crushng Cincy but it will be a good game. As for NC game,,,Florida and Texas. With Florida on top.
tagprod
11-17-2009, 09:21 PM
Don't see Pitt crushng Cincy but it will be a good game. As for NC game,,,Florida and Texas. With Florida on top.
Really want to see how the Back Yard Brawl plays out for Pitt before the Cincy game. I've only seen Pitt play once - against Notre Dame and Cincy once - against WV. I know that's a fairly limited exposure to both teams, but I still like Pitt.
I don't think Florida would score enough against Texas. That offense does not look the same as years past. They seem to play every Saturday night in primetime so I've seen a lot of them. It would be low scoring (as would a game against Bama) but I think the Horns could score enough to win.
oblioman
11-19-2009, 04:17 PM
Really want to see how the Back Yard Brawl plays out for Pitt before the Cincy game. I've only seen Pitt play once - against Notre Dame and Cincy once - against WV. I know that's a fairly limited exposure to both teams, but I still like Pitt.
I don't think Florida would score enough against Texas. That offense does not look the same as years past. They seem to play every Saturday night in primetime so I've seen a lot of them. It would be low scoring (as would a game against Bama) but I think the Horns could score enough to win.
Texas would win the first half, but Florida's defensive secondary is bonecrushing and would have a say in the game. If Texas has a chance,,,they need points in the first half.
