College Football Week 1 discussion

cartman · 08-20-2014, 06:38 PM

The season is almost upon us! The post-BCS era begins a week from tonight with Abilene Christian meeting newly FBS promoted Georgia State. We then have six straight days of games, wrapped up with Louisville-Miami(FL) on Monday night.

Here are the match-ups of Top 25 teams this weekend:

Texas A&M at South Carolina
Clemson vs. Georgia
Wisconsin vs. LSU (in Houston)

Matthean · 08-20-2014, 08:05 PM

Best one looks to be Wisconsin vs. LSU. Second biggest game for the Big Ten.

bob · 08-20-2014, 08:22 PM

Possible that UCF and Penn St in Ireland is going to be cancelled due to the volcano in Iceland. Yep, that sentence is right.

Yay for the return of college football.

CU Tiger · 08-20-2014, 08:46 PM

Can't waint to see UGA - Clemson between the hedges.

Lots of injuries and suspensions for both teams....gonna be interesting.

Quite possibly 2 Top 10 teams at seasons end meeting in week 1.

Can't wait.

tarcone · 08-20-2014, 09:04 PM

HOORAY FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!

Lathum · 08-20-2014, 09:35 PM

The PAC 12 is so insane this year. Really excited for our opener at Hawaii. We have a lot of new guys at skill positions. Excited to see things come together.

Lathum · 08-20-2014, 10:09 PM

Huskies schedule home and home with Michigan 2020 and 2021.

Kodos · 08-21-2014, 06:48 AM

Pretty excited about the upcoming season. Go Hoosiers! Let's surprise some people this year.

General Mike · 08-21-2014, 10:11 AM

Go Knights

Lathum · 08-21-2014, 11:15 AM

Sad news

Kent State Center Jason Bitsko Passes Away at Age 21 | Bleacher Report

Logan · 08-21-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Go Knights

I'll be watching this one in Cincinnati. I'm a little more optimistic than I was about a month ago, but while the secondary seems to have more talent than last year, I think it's still too much to ask them to hold that offense down to where we need it to be.

Not sure what the over/under is today (think I heard it was in the 68-69 range at one point) but I'd probably smash the over still.

Butter · 08-21-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

Possible that UCF and Penn St in Ireland is going to be cancelled due to the volcano in Iceland. Yep, that sentence is right.

Yay for the return of college football.

Would they consider holding this at a US neutral site or at either Penn State or UCF?

Lathum · 08-21-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I'll be watching this one in Cincinnati. I'm a little more optimistic than I was about a month ago, but while the secondary seems to have more talent than last year, I think it's still too much to ask them to hold that offense down to where we need it to be.

Not sure what the over/under is today (think I heard it was in the 68-69 range at one point) but I'd probably smash the over still.

You gonna be in the Nati?

cartman · 08-21-2014, 12:40 PM

Baylor's new stadium is something else. Wi-Fi throughout the stadium, and they even have released their own app to use during the game.

Technology drives game-day experience at McLane Stadium - WacoTrib.com: Baylor Stadium

dawgfan · 08-21-2014, 01:30 PM

That's a nice looking new crib. Any idea how much boat traffic there is on the Brazos River? Are they going to get much in the way of "sailgaters"?

cartman · 08-21-2014, 01:32 PM

There used to be some docked paddlewheel boats right next to the highway, but they are gone. I don't think you'll be able to see into the stadium from the river, as the scoreboard will block most of the view.

Logan · 08-21-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

You gonna be in the Nati?

Yeah, for a wedding where I'm a groomsman. Unfortunately not much free time, getting in Thursday night, rehearsal Friday, wedding Saturday, leave Sunday morning.

I could very well be at a bar near the Reds park for the game though if you're around, and I don't get caught up in anything else wedding-related.

Lathum · 08-21-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Yeah, for a wedding where I'm a groomsman. Unfortunately not much free time, getting in Thursday night, rehearsal Friday, wedding Saturday, leave Sunday morning.

I could very well be at a bar near the Reds park for the game though if you're around, and I don't get caught up in anything else wedding-related.

Shoot me a PM or facebook me if you end up out or you want a recomendation for where to go.

PackerFanatic · 08-21-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

Best one looks to be Wisconsin vs. LSU. Second biggest game for the Big Ten.

Hope the Badgers can pull off the upset. Probably the best time to play a team like LSU.

dawgfan · 08-21-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

There used to be some docked paddlewheel boats right next to the highway, but they are gone. I don't think you'll be able to see into the stadium from the river, as the scoreboard will block most of the view.

I was thinking more along the lines of will there be many folks taking their boat to the game and doing a little pre-func on board after docking.

CU Tiger · 08-21-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerFanatic

Hope the Badgers can pull off the upset. Probably the best time to play a team like LSU.

LSU hasn't lost a regular-season non-conference game since the first game of the 2002 season.

Um, like, wow?

Now there are SEC teams out there that don't even pretend to schedule ambitiously, but LSU is most certainly not one of them. Here's a look at who's been on the docket since 2002:

At Arizona (2003)
Oregon State (2004)
At Arizona State (2005)
Arizona (2006)
Virginia Tech (2007)
at Washington (2009)
North Carolina (Atlanta), West Virginia (2010)
Oregon (neutral), at West Virginia (2011)
Washington (2012)
TCU (neutral) (2013)

Some seriously strong stuff there by the Bayou Bengals.

MacroGuru · 08-21-2014, 04:14 PM

BYU @ UConn on the 29th. It's going to be interesting. We have NCAA issuing a ruling on minor rules infractions coming up that might affect a player or two.

We have several team and honor code violations where we will see some starters out for this game.

But right now, the team is doing quite well and everyone that has watched them is shocked about the depth of talent and speed, something BYU really hasn't had in a long time.

General Mike · 08-21-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I'll be watching this one in Cincinnati. I'm a little more optimistic than I was about a month ago, but while the secondary seems to have more talent than last year, I think it's still too much to ask them to hold that offense down to where we need it to be.

Not sure what the over/under is today (think I heard it was in the 68-69 range at one point) but I'd probably smash the over still.

Maybe, but their D is terrible too. Probably worse than ours on the whole. To me it all depends on which version of Gary Nova shows up. If the one that played against Fresno or Arkansas last year is playing, I like our chances.

cartman · 08-26-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bob

Possible that UCF and Penn St in Ireland is going to be cancelled due to the volcano in Iceland. Yep, that sentence is right.

Yay for the return of college football.

If it isn't a volcano, it is Gaelic football.

Penn State in Ireland: Croke Park Classic sends Gaelic football teams on unwanted trip to Limerick | PennLive.com

Noop · 08-26-2014, 11:26 AM

I finally get to watch college football again.

cartman · 08-27-2014, 07:48 AM

I haven't been this excited to watch an Abilene Christian game since, well, ever. A little more than 10 hours until the kickoff of the first game of the FBS season!

Kodos · 08-27-2014, 08:28 AM

I'm put in the tough position of rooting FOR Wisconsin.

tarcone · 08-27-2014, 04:36 PM

I have a hard time rooting for Wiscky. I will root for a good game.

MrBug708 · 08-27-2014, 05:11 PM

You should root against Wisconsin because of their schedule

tarcone · 08-27-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

You should root against Wisconsin because of their schedule

Now that you mention that, I should be rooting for Wisky. When Iowa beats them later in the year, there record will be good and they will have at least one quality win.
Then when Iowa goes undefeated they have one or 2 quality wins. Hopefully enough to make the playoff.

Lathum · 08-27-2014, 08:27 PM

USC Trojans' Josh Shaw suspended indefinitely after admitting to lie - ESPN Los Angeles

Thomkal · 08-27-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

USC Trojans' Josh Shaw suspended indefinitely after admitting to lie - ESPN Los Angeles

what an idiot

cartman · 08-27-2014, 09:50 PM

That was an entertaining game to start the season. Georgia State snaps a 16 game losing streak, kicking a FG with 4 seconds left to beat Abilene Christian 38-37.

Butter · 08-28-2014, 07:01 AM

It was a fun one, especially the last drive where Georgia State converted two 4th and 10+, and had a 50+ yard TD bomb with under 50 seconds to go called back for a holding penalty.

I kinda wanted that to stand to see if Abilene Christian could score. That's probably the only National TV Abilene Christian is going to get for years to come.

MizzouRah · 08-28-2014, 07:44 AM

Heading down to Columbia Saturday, can't wait.. MIZ!!!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 08-28-2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Heading down to Columbia Saturday, can't wait.. MIZ!!!

I predict a win.

cartman · 08-28-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

It was a fun one, especially the last drive where Georgia State converted two 4th and 10+, and had a 50+ yard TD bomb with under 50 seconds to go called back for a holding penalty.

I kinda wanted that to stand to see if Abilene Christian could score. That's probably the only National TV Abilene Christian is going to get for years to come.

This was also an interesting game because it was Georgia State's first game as a full FBS member, and Abilene Christian's 2nd FCS season. ACU isn't eligible for the FCS playoffs for another two years. They will be on ESPN3/WatchESPN a few times this season.

MizzouRah · 08-28-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I predict a win.

I hope they are better than I am with them in NCAA 14 with updated rosters.. lol.. my receivers stink.

cartman · 08-28-2014, 05:36 PM

Did someone forget to tell South Carolina that the season started for them at kickoff?

Matthean · 08-28-2014, 06:48 PM

At least we can maybe get past the SC hype train early.

tarcone · 08-28-2014, 07:39 PM

Im watching ESPN3. The games are not that interesting to me. But I found the Boise-OSU game on skycam. Its an interesting vantage. You are behind the QB. There are no announcers. You hear the crowd and you get the officials calls. No down and distance though.
Kind of cool.

General Mike · 08-28-2014, 08:24 PM

Not sure If I'm doing this right, but

Edit: Got it

PilotMan · 08-28-2014, 08:24 PM

North Dakota State in Ames is Bugging Andy | whotv.com

This video is well done and has goaded enough NDSU fans into becoming stark raving lunatics. It's all clearly tongue in cheek and funny as hell.

bhlloy · 08-28-2014, 08:28 PM

This ole miss - Boise game has the worst QB play I think I've ever seen

General Mike · 08-28-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

This ole miss - Boise game has the worst QB play I think I've ever seen

Dr. Bo?

You've obviously never seen Gary Nova.

bhlloy · 08-28-2014, 08:31 PM

6 total int's and honestly should be at least 10

cartman · 08-28-2014, 08:32 PM

Well, the Boise State QB has only had two passes hit the dirt. 14/19 and 3 INTs

cartman · 08-28-2014, 08:34 PM

Dola,

It doesn't bode well for Ole Miss that they only have 21 yards on 11 carries.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-28-2014, 09:00 PM

I'm pretty much stupified that I'm actually watching Mercer Univ vs Reinhardt Univ on ESPN 3.

You see, Reinhardt (then College) was about 15 minutes from my house, a quiet little 2 yr school. That they HAVE a football team was disorienting enough last year, that I'm watching them -- TV, PC, whatever -- is mindboggling.

That the little NAIA school has a 42-38 lead early in the 4th ... hell, that's beyond my comprehension.

edit to add: Incidentally, the color commentator for this is D.J. Shockley

General Mike · 08-28-2014, 09:07 PM

Carrooooooooooooooooo

08-20-2014, 08:05 PM	#2
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Best one looks to be Wisconsin vs. LSU. Second biggest game for the Big Ten. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

08-20-2014, 09:04 PM	#5
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	HOORAY FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL!! __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

08-21-2014, 06:48 AM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Pretty excited about the upcoming season. Go Hoosiers! Let's surprise some people this year. __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

08-21-2014, 10:11 AM	#9
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Go Knights __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

08-21-2014, 12:40 PM	#14
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Baylor's new stadium is something else. Wi-Fi throughout the stadium, and they even have released their own app to use during the game. Technology drives game-day experience at McLane Stadium - WacoTrib.com: Baylor Stadium __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-20-2014, 08:22 PM	#3
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Possible that UCF and Penn St in Ireland is going to be cancelled due to the volcano in Iceland. Yep, that sentence is right. Yay for the return of college football.

08-20-2014, 08:46 PM	#4
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Can't waint to see UGA - Clemson between the hedges. Lots of injuries and suspensions for both teams....gonna be interesting. Quite possibly 2 Top 10 teams at seasons end meeting in week 1. Can't wait.

08-20-2014, 09:35 PM	#6
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	The PAC 12 is so insane this year. Really excited for our opener at Hawaii. We have a lot of new guys at skill positions. Excited to see things come together.

08-20-2014, 10:09 PM	#7
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Huskies schedule home and home with Michigan 2020 and 2021.

08-21-2014, 11:15 AM	#10
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Sad news Kent State Center Jason Bitsko Passes Away at Age 21 \| Bleacher Report

08-21-2014, 01:30 PM	#15
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	That's a nice looking new crib. Any idea how much boat traffic there is on the Brazos River? Are they going to get much in the way of "sailgaters"?

08-21-2014, 01:32 PM	#16
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	There used to be some docked paddlewheel boats right next to the highway, but they are gone. I don't think you'll be able to see into the stadium from the river, as the scoreboard will block most of the view. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 08-21-2014 at 01:32 PM.

08-21-2014, 04:14 PM	#22
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	BYU @ UConn on the 29th. It's going to be interesting. We have NCAA issuing a ruling on minor rules infractions coming up that might affect a player or two. We have several team and honor code violations where we will see some starters out for this game. But right now, the team is doing quite well and everyone that has watched them is shocked about the depth of talent and speed, something BYU really hasn't had in a long time. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

08-26-2014, 11:26 AM	#25
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	I finally get to watch college football again. __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

08-27-2014, 07:48 AM	#26
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I haven't been this excited to watch an Abilene Christian game since, well, ever. A little more than 10 hours until the kickoff of the first game of the FBS season! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-27-2014, 08:28 AM	#27
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'm put in the tough position of rooting FOR Wisconsin. __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

08-27-2014, 04:36 PM	#28
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I have a hard time rooting for Wiscky. I will root for a good game. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

08-27-2014, 05:11 PM	#29
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	You should root against Wisconsin because of their schedule

08-27-2014, 08:27 PM	#31
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	USC Trojans' Josh Shaw suspended indefinitely after admitting to lie - ESPN Los Angeles

08-27-2014, 09:50 PM	#33
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	That was an entertaining game to start the season. Georgia State snaps a 16 game losing streak, kicking a FG with 4 seconds left to beat Abilene Christian 38-37. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-28-2014, 07:01 AM	#34
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	It was a fun one, especially the last drive where Georgia State converted two 4th and 10+, and had a 50+ yard TD bomb with under 50 seconds to go called back for a holding penalty. I kinda wanted that to stand to see if Abilene Christian could score. That's probably the only National TV Abilene Christian is going to get for years to come. __________________ My listening habits

08-28-2014, 07:44 AM	#35
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Heading down to Columbia Saturday, can't wait.. MIZ!!!

08-28-2014, 05:36 PM	#39
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Did someone forget to tell South Carolina that the season started for them at kickoff? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-28-2014, 06:48 PM	#40
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	At least we can maybe get past the SC hype train early. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

08-28-2014, 07:39 PM	#41
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Im watching ESPN3. The games are not that interesting to me. But I found the Boise-OSU game on skycam. Its an interesting vantage. You are behind the QB. There are no announcers. You hear the crowd and you get the officials calls. No down and distance though. Kind of cool. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

08-28-2014, 08:24 PM	#42
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Not sure If I'm doing this right, but Edit: Got it Last edited by General Mike : 08-28-2014 at 08:26 PM.

08-28-2014, 08:24 PM	#43
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	North Dakota State in Ames is Bugging Andy \| whotv.com This video is well done and has goaded enough NDSU fans into becoming stark raving lunatics. It's all clearly tongue in cheek and funny as hell. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops.

08-28-2014, 08:28 PM	#44
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	This ole miss - Boise game has the worst QB play I think I've ever seen Last edited by bhlloy : 08-28-2014 at 08:28 PM.

08-28-2014, 08:31 PM	#46
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	6 total int's and honestly should be at least 10

08-28-2014, 08:32 PM	#47
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Well, the Boise State QB has only had two passes hit the dirt. 14/19 and 3 INTs __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 08-28-2014 at 08:33 PM.

08-28-2014, 08:34 PM	#48
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Dola, It doesn't bode well for Ole Miss that they only have 21 yards on 11 carries. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-28-2014, 09:00 PM	#49
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I'm pretty much stupified that I'm actually watching Mercer Univ vs Reinhardt Univ on ESPN 3. You see, Reinhardt (then College) was about 15 minutes from my house, a quiet little 2 yr school. That they HAVE a football team was disorienting enough last year, that I'm watching them -- TV, PC, whatever -- is mindboggling. That the little NAIA school has a 42-38 lead early in the 4th ... hell, that's beyond my comprehension. edit to add: Incidentally, the color commentator for this is D.J. Shockley __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 08-28-2014 at 09:04 PM.

08-28-2014, 09:07 PM	#50
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Carrooooooooooooooooo

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