NCAA 2004 Dynasty: Georgia Tech (2003) [Archive]

Celeval

07-20-2003, 12:24 AM

About time to start up a dynasty report.

I'm playing NCAA Football 2004, by EA Sports. I'm using the Blacklover Rosters (see http://www.maddenmania.com/forums), which is a renaming of the default EA rosters with actual names. No modifications for injuries, added freshmen, departures for the NFL, etc. have been made.

I'll be playing as the coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The settings are as follows:

Strategy Information:
Playbook: Run and Gun

Quarters: 8 minutes -> 9 minutes
Injuries: On
Game Fatigue: On
Campus Challenge: On
Recruiting Assistance: Off

Skill Level: All-American

<CODE>
Sliders:
...............Hum...CPU
QB Acc.........10...14
PassBlk........8....8 ->10
WR Ctch........12...12
RB Abil........12...14 ->15
RB Blk.........8....20

Aware..........5....20
KnockD.........10...15
Ints...........8....8
BrkBlk.........12...14
Tackle.........10...10
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I'll probably be modifying these as I go, although I like to only change sliders during the breaks in between seasons.

Hopefully by doing my dynasty online like this, it'll give people a chance to comment (and add in strategy, suggestions, etc) for NCAA 2004; and hopefully I'll actually keep a run going rather then petering out after a couple of years.

Kevin

Celeval

07-20-2003, 12:27 AM

Preseason Information...

Coach Information:
0-0 (0 Years)
4* Prestige
"Congratulations on your appointment
as the new head coach at Georgia Tech"

Job Security: C
Goals: Maintain Prestige
Win Conference Title

Celeval

07-20-2003, 12:31 AM

And here's the two-deep of our roster:

Two-Deep:
<CODE>
Two-Deep:
QB (C+) OVR
D. Bilbo 81 So(RS)
A. Suggs 81 Sr(RS)

HB (B-) OVR
T. Hollings 88 Sr
P. Daniels 72 So(RS)
A. Ezimefe 78 So - Redshirting

FB (C-) OVR
J. Jackson 66 Jr(RS)
J. Dixon 56 Jr(RS)

WR (C) OVR
J. Smith 74 Sr
N. Curry 71 Jr(RS)
L. Thomas 67 Jr
G. Cooper 64 Fr(RS)
L. Bridges 64 So

TE (D+) OVR
D. williams 61 Jr(RS)
J. Foschi 58 Sr

T (B) OVR
LT N. Dorsey 96 Jr
RT K. Wallace 83 Jr
LT R. Koon 74 Sr
RT J. Phillips 71 Jr(RS)

LG (C+) OVR
LG L. Robinson 80 Jr(RS)
RG B. Honeycutt 70 So(RS)
LG A. Tidwall-Neal 63 Jr

C (C-) OVR
H. Reilly 87 Sr(RS)
C. Hartley 68 Sr(RS)

DE (B-) OVR
RE G. Gathers 93 Sr(RS)
RE E. Henderson 82 So(RS)
LE T. Hargrove 73 Jr

DT (C) OVR
A. Malone 76 Jr(RS)
T. Parker 72 So(RS)
O. Billy 69 So(RS)

OLB (C+) OVR
ROLB K. Fox 86 Sr
LOLB K. McNair 72 Fr(RS)
LOLB T. Anyansi 67 Jr

MLB (B) OVR
D. Smith 92 Sr
A. Brown 71 Sr(RS)

CB (C) OVR
J. Cox 79 Sr
R. Houston 75 So(RS)
I. Harris 64 Fr(RS)
D. Davis 64 Jr
V. Gilliam 64 So - Redshirting

FS (C-) OVR
J. Butler 69 Jr
N. Burton 58 Jr(RS)

SS (D+) OVR
D. Landry 57 So(RS)

K (C+) OVR
D. Jordan 70 Fs(RS)
D. Burnett 76 Sr(RS)

P (C-) OVR
H. Higgins 65 Sr(RS)

KR OVR
J. Cox 79 Sr
I. Harris 64 Fr(RS)

PR OVR
J. Cox 79 Sr
I. Harris 64 Fr(RS)

KOS OVR
D. Jordan 70 Fr(RS)
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Celeval

07-20-2003, 12:32 AM

Preseason:
SI Cover: Chris Gamble, Ohio State (Jr)
Who's the Man?
Gamble, Ohio State is our pick to win the 2003 National Championship.

Preseason Top 25:
1. Ohio State
2. Oklahoma
3. Miami
4. Texas
5. Kansas State
6. Auburn
7. Virginia Tech
8. Georgia
9. USC
10. Michigan
11. NC State
12. Pittsburgh
13. Florida State
14. Washington
15. Maryland
16. LSU
17. Tennessee
18. Virginia
19. Florida
20. Notre Dame
21. Arizona State
22. Alabama
23. Purdue
24. Texas A&M
25. Wisconsin

38. Georgia Tech

Heisman Watch:
HB M. Clarett, Ohio State
QB C. Pickett, Washington
QB P. Rivers, North Carolina State
WR R. Williams, Texas
QB E. Roberson, Kansas State

Preseason All-Americans (On Schedule):
DE D. Pollack (Georgia) - First Team
QB P. Rivers (NC State) - Second Team
WR S. Suter (Maryland) - Second Team
T N. Dorsey (Georgia Tech) - Second Team
OLB K. Dansby (Auburn) - Second Team
P M. Payne (BYU) - Second Team

Projected Finish (ACC):
1. NC State
2. Florida State
3. Maryland
4. Virginia
5. Georgia Tech
6. Clemson
7. North Carolina
8. Wake Forest
9. Duke

Schedule
Week Opponent
2 at BYU
3 vs #6 Auburn
4 at #13 Florida State
5 vs Clemson
6 at Vanderbilt
7 vs #11 NC State
8 at Wake Forest
10 vs #15 Maryland
12 at Duke
13 vs North Carolina
14 at #18 Virginia
15 vs #8 Georgia

Celeval

07-20-2003, 12:33 AM

Week One:

We have an off week.

Week One:
SI Cover: LOLB Josh Buhl, Kansas State (Jr)
Starting Right
Fans in Manhattan are happy with Kansas State's 2003 debut.

Top 10:
1. Ohio State (32)
2. Oklahoma (24)
3. Miami (2)
4. Texas (1)
5. Kansas State
6. Auburn
7. Virginia Tech
8. Georgia
9. USC
10. Michigan

Heisman Watch:
HB M. Clarett, Ohio State (So)
QB C. Pickett, Washington (Sr-RS)
QB P. Rivers, North Carolina State (Sr)
WR R. Williams, Texas (Sr)
QB E. Roberson, Kansas State (Sr-RS)

Celeval

07-20-2003, 12:35 AM

Week Two Action:
Georgia Tech at BYU

A rough game, characterized by turnovers, stellar defensive play in the Georgia Tech secondary, and injuries. The tone for the game was set early, as the first three BYU drives end in interceptions - the second of the three returned 52 yards by Jonathan Cox for a 7-0 Georgia Tech lead. By the midpoint of the first quarter, however, our starting QB (Bilbo) has been knocked out of the game (out one week). Not much loss in talent as the second-string A.J. Suggs comes into the game; however it does take the option out of our repetoire. BYU ties the score on the last play of the first quarter - catches the defense napping, as the Cougars pull a fake field goal, hitting a 33-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at seven. Suggs leads a solid Georgia Tech drive - the only offensive highlight of the game - in the second quarter, finishing with a 31-yard touchdown to Jonathan Smith. The Tech defense comes up with a big sack in the end zone to stake a 16-7 lead; but BYU answers with a drive to cut the score to 16-14 before the half. On the ensuing drive, Suggs is knocked out of the game as well, and we're down to running our third string quarterback, Brian Camp.

Halftime: GT 16, BYU 14

The start of the half sees an outstanding kick return by RS-Freshman I-Perfection Harris bringing Tech into scoring range again, but the Yellow Jacket offense can only muster a field goal to expand the lead to 19-14. Even worse, HB Tony Hollings is knocked out for the rest of the game, and the Tech offense is hanging on by their fingernails. On consecutive drives, BYU reaches the red zone, but a missed field goal keeps the score at 19-14 until, with three minutes remaining in the game, CB Dennis Davis picks the fourth GT interception of the game out of thin air, and returns the ball 91 yards for the touchdown. That 91-yard return sets a yardage record; and provides the final 26-14 margin.

Final: GT 26, BYU 14

Leading Passers
GT QB A.J. Suggs 3-9, 62 yards, 1 TD
BYU QB Matt Berry 11-22, 142 yards, 1 TD, 3 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 13-90 yards
BYU HB Marcus Whalen 14-57 yards

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 3-62 yards, 1 TD
BYU WR Rodney Wilkerson 3-65 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT DT Tony Parker 5 Tackles, 2 Sacks
GT CB Dennis Davis 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 91 Int Return Yards, 1 TD
GT CB Jonathan Cox 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 52 Int Return Yards, 1 TD
BYU DE Brady Poppinga 9 Tackles, 1 Sack, FF, FR

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT CB Dennis Davis 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 91 Int Return Yards, 1 TD
BYU DE Brady Poppinga 9 Tackles, 1 Sack, FF, FR

Celeval

07-20-2003, 12:40 AM

Week Two:
SI Cover: WR Roy Williams, Texas (Sr)
On the Wrong Foot?
Longhorns almost start the season on a sour note.

Top 10:
1. Ohio State (38) (1-0) : W 48-17 Wash
2. Oklahoma (21) (1-0) : W 24-3 UNT
3. Miami (1-0) : W 65-13 LATECH
4. Texas (1-0) : W 21-16 NMSU
5. Kansas State (2-0) : W 52-3 TROY
6. USC (1-0) : W 28-26 AUBURN
7. Virginia Tech (1-0) : W 37-13 UCF
8. Georgia (1-0) : W 44-34 CLEM
9. Michigan (1-0) : W 52-0 CMU
10. NC State (1-0) : W 31-6 WCU

Heisman Watch:
HB M. Clarett, Ohio State (So)
QB C. Pickett, Washington (Sr-RS)
QB P. Rivers, North Carolina State (Sr)
WR R. Williams, Texas (Sr)
CB C. Gamble, Ohio State (Jr)

Players of the Week:
(ACC)
HB Wali Lundy, Virginia (So) : 27 carries, 152 yards, 3 TD; 4 Rec, 66 yards
LOLB Michael Boulware, Florida State (Sr) : 10 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Int

Celeval

07-20-2003, 02:00 AM

Week Three:
Auburn at Georgia Tech

A back and forth game, defensive struggle. The best way to describe this game is by the third-down conversion statistics - Auburn ended 2-11, while Georgia Tech was 6-15 - although that number was 2-11 midway through the fourth quarter. Auburn jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in this game on their second drive - capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by Cadillac Williams. An exchange of field goals late in the first half lead to a halftime score of 10-3, Auburn.

Halftime: Auburn 10, GT 3

The second half saw Damarius Bilbo leave the game again due to injury; although he would have been able to return if the game went to overtime. His replacement was Brian Camp - with A.J. Suggs still on the bench. Camp turned in a very solid performance, and his entering the game was the turning point for the Jackets. With Tech still trailing 13-6 in the fourth quarter, Camp began leading an extended drive downfield; based on the three-yards and a cloud of dust. Behind second-team All-American Nat Dorsey, Tech managed an 80-yard drive to a 1-yard Tony Hollings touchdown run with 2:52 remaining in the game. Auburn got the ball back, but was forced to punt away. With the ball at midfield and under a minute - Camp ran a perfectly-executed play-action pass and threw only his second pass of the game. Jonathan Smith made a beautiful 38-yard reception, getting inside the ten yard line. With the Atlanta crowd on their feet, Tony Hollings took the ball in for the winning score two plays later. The Jackets improve to a surprising 2-0, while preseason top 10 Auburn falls to 0-2.

Final: Georgia Tech 20, Auburn 13

This has been a GREATEST GAME! Score: 456

Leading Passers
GT QB D. Bilbo 8-23, 89 yards, 0 TD, 1 Int
AUB QB Jason Campbell 17-29, 207 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 22-79 yards, 2 TD
AUB HB Carnell Williams 13-65 yards, 1 TD

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 2-53 yards
AUB WR Ben Obumanu 3-78 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT DE Greg Gathers 3 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks
GT DE Eric Henderson 3 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks, FF, FR
AUB DE Reggie Torbor 9 Tackles (2 TFL)
AUB MLB D. Thomas 8 Tackles (1 TFL), 1 Sack

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT RB T. Hollings 22 Carries, 79 Yards, 2 TD, 10 Rec Yards
AUB FS D. Young 3 Tackles, 1 Int

Celeval

07-20-2003, 06:34 AM

We made the cover! Now we're going to lose.

Week Three:
SI Cover: HB Tony Hollings, Georgia Tech (Sr)
By A Razor's Edge
Georgia Tech slips past Tigers 20-13.

Top 10:
1. Ohio State (37) (2-0) : W 32-19 SDSU
2. Oklahoma (21) (2-0) : W 31-10 BAMA
3. Miami (2-0) (1) : W 44-24 UF
4. Texas (1-0) : BYE
5. Kansas State (3-0) : W 70-3 ALCORN
6. USC (2-0) : W 30-21 BYU
7. Virginia Tech (2-0) : W 38-12 JMU
8. Georgia (2-0) : W 62-7 MTSU
9. Michigan (2-0) : W 33-3 HOU
10. NC State (2-0) : W 31-17 WAKE

19. Georgia Tech (2-0) : W 20-13 AUBURN

Heisman Watch:
HB M. Clarett, Ohio State (So)
QB C. Pickett, Washington (Sr-RS)
QB P. Rivers, North Carolina State (Sr)
HB D. Sproles, Kansas State (Jr)
TE K. Winslow, Miami (Jr)

Players of the Week:
(ACC)
HB Wali Lundy, Virginia (So) : 29 carries, 163 yards, 2 TD; 2 Rec, 28 yards
LOLB John Leake, Cle

Celeval

07-20-2003, 07:48 AM

Week Four:
Georgia Tech at Florida State

Another good game between these schools. Georgia Tech starts slow again, staying in this game by virtue of a pair of missed Florida State field goals; still down 14-0 and 21-7 late in the first half after a 22-yard Rix to Thorpe connection. One big problem for Bilbo has been slow starting - he started 0-7 last week, and 0-8 this week (then went 9 of his last 10).

Halftime: Florida State 21, Georgia Tech 7

The second half started with Tech threatening to get back in the game. Nate Curry got all of his yards in the second half; and started them off with a 71-yard touchdown catch one minute into the half off an option pass. Florida State responds with a Rix-to-Dean connection; but Hollings gets into the end zone for the second time (and a 28-21 deficit) with under a minute in the quarter. The fourth quarter sees a valiant effort by the Yellow Jackets - Jonathan Cox stops two FSU drives with interceptions; including one in the back of the end zone. The first leads to a short chip-shot field goal to pull within four at 28-24. Then with under one minute left, Georgia Tech has the ball first and ten at the Florida State thirteen yard line - but a fourth-and-two run up the gut was stopped, and the Seminoles avoid their second conference loss.

Final: Florida State 28, Georgia Tech 24

This has been a GREATEST GAME! Score: 333

Leading Passers
GT QB D. Bilbo 9-18, 270 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int
FSU QB C. Rix 19-28, 332 yards, 2 TD, 3 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 20-57 yards, 2 TD
FSU HB Greg Jones 17-67 yards, 2 TD

Leading Receivers
GT WR Nate Curry 5-176 yards, 1 TD
FSU WR Donnie Carter 4-86 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT CB Jonathan Cox 6 Tackles, 2 Int
FSU DT Darnell Dockett 8 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT WR Nate Curry 5-176 yards, 1 TD
FSU HB Greg Jones 17-67 yards, 2 TD

Celeval

07-20-2003, 08:00 AM

Week Four:
SI Cover: QB Dondrial Pinkins, South Carolina (Jr-RS)
Upsets Galore
#8 Georgia is one of the many upsets this week.

Top 10:
1. Ohio State (34) (3-0) : W 38-10 NCSU
2. Oklahoma (22) (3-0) : W 30-25 FS
3. Miami (1) (3-0) : W 51-17 ECU
4. Texas (1) (2-0) : W 37-22 ARK
5. Kansas State (4-0) : W 48-10 UMASS
6. Virginia Tech (2-0) : BYE
7. Michigan (3-0) : W 14-10 ND
8. Pittsburgh (2-0) : W 45-20 BALL ST
9. Maryland (3-0) : W 44-21 CITADEL
10. LSU (3-0) : W 52-27 WIU
23. Georgia Tech (2-1) : L 24-28 FSU

Heisman Watch:
HB M. Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 96-474-5 Rushing, 4-36-1 Receiving
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 88-559-8 Rushing, 6-104-1 Receiving
QB C. Pickett, Washington (Sr-RS) : 2-6-21-0-1 Passing
TE K. Winslow, Miami (Jr) : 17-218-7 Receiving
QB B. Berlin, Miami (Jr) : 55-95-795-14-1 Passing

Players of the Week:
(ACC)
HB Bruce Perry, Maryland (Sr-RS) : 26-129-1 Rushing, 5-60 Receiving
CB Domonique Foxworth, Maryland (Jr) : 6 Tackles, Int, TD

Celeval

07-20-2003, 09:23 AM

Week Four Action:
Clemson at Georgia Tech

This game not as close as the final score. We jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, thanks to some great running by Tony Hollings.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 28, Clemson 7

More of the same in the second half - a lot of second stringers in the game. Clemson put together a scare with three garbage time touchdowns, two in the last minute; but fell short.

Final: Georgia Tech 38, Clemson 31

Leading Passers
GT QB A.J. Suggs 5-9, 136 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int
CLEM QB Charlie Whitehurst 18-22, 239 yards, 1 TD

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 29-132 yards, 3 TD
CLEM HB Yusef Kelly 18-112 yards, 2 TD

Leading Receivers
GT WR Nate Curry 2-114 yards, 1 TD
CLEM WR D. Hamilton 6-101 yards, 1 TD

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT DE Eric Henderson 4 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks
GT MLB Daryl Smith 6 Tackles (2 TFL)
CLEM SS Jamaal Fudge 7 Tackles (2 TFL)

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT HB Tony Hollings 29-132 yards, 3 TD
CLEM HB Yusef Kelly 18-112 yards, 2 TD

Celeval

07-20-2003, 09:23 AM

Week Four:
SI Cover: WR Carlos Perez, Florida (Sr)
Bragging Rights, Baby!
Florida is assaulted by their rival Tennessee 43-19.

Top 10:
1. Ohio State (38) (4-0) : W 49-13 BGSU
2. Oklahoma (21) (4-0) : W 45-29 UCLA
3. Miami (4-0) : W 27-24 BC
4. Texas (3-0) : W 55-0 RICE
5. Kansas State (5-0) : W 31-3 MARSH
6. Michigan (4-0) : W 44-12 OREGON
7. Texas A&M (3-0) : W 24-21 VT
8. Florida State (3-1) : W 34-10 CU
9. Virginia Tech (2-1) : L 21-24 TAMU
10. Georgia (3-1) : W 24-14 LSU
18. Georgia Tech (3-1) : W 38-31 CLEM

Heisman Watch:
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 111-673-11 Rushing, 7-118-1 Receiving
HB M. Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 122-642-5 Rushing, 7-81-1 Receiving
CB Chris Gamble, Ohio State (Jr) : 10 Tackles, 2 Interceptions, 5 TDs
HB Steven Jackson, Oregon State (Jr) : 113-683-8 Rushing, 7-111-2 Receiving
QB Cody Pickett, Washington (Sr-RS) : 26-41-422-6-2 Passing

Players of the Week:
(ACC)
HB Tony Hollings, Georgia Tech (Sr) : 29 Carries, 132 Yards, 3 TD
MLB Ryan Fowler, Duke (Sr) : 5 Tackles, FF, TD

Celeval

07-20-2003, 05:47 PM

About a third of the way through the season, wanted to take a look at my stats and adjust the sliders.

Setting Update:
Rankings:
Offense:
Total YPG: 430.2 : 107th/9th
Offensive YPG: 318.2 : 105th/9th
Passing YPG: 186.0 : 89th/8th
Rushing YPG: 132.2 : 84th/8th
Points PG: 27.0 : 61st/7th
Defense:
Total YPG: 331.5 : 29th/3rd
Passing YPG: 259.7 : 94th/8th
Rushing YPG: 71.7 : 2nd/1st
Pts Against: 21.5 : 39th/4th

Total Offensive Plays:
Passing: 70
Rushing: 172
Total : 242
Avg/Gm : 60.5

Result: Upping Quarters to 9m
Upping CPU Pass Block to 10
Upping CPU Run Ability to 15

Celeval

07-20-2003, 06:05 PM

Also taking a look at the playcalling I'm doing. I've been working a lot - more than I had expected - out of the I-Formation, and as such, am moving out of the Run & Gun playbook. I'll be working with the Oklahoma State playbook for the moment - gets rid of a few of the Shotgun formations I haven't been using, and gives me an extra offset-I formation.

Celeval

07-20-2003, 07:18 PM

Week Six Action:
Georgia Tech at Vanderbilt

Not too much to be said about this game, either. A low-scoring contest where both teams worked hard to establish the running game, and ate up a ton of clock doing so. Jonathan Smith was the first on the board with an 18-yard touchdown catch late in the first quarter. Vanderbilt tied the game in the second, and we went into the half knotted up.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 7, Vanderbilt 7

The second half was turned around by a gutsy call - a fourth-and-three play at the Vanderbilt 30-yard line was audibled by Damarius Bilbo into a play-action fly down the sideline to Smith - good to get inside the five, and the first real entry to the red zone in the second half. Tony Hollings went in for his first of two touchdowns; and Tech never trailed from that point on.

Final: Georgia Tech 24, Vanderbilt 10

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 11-28, 124 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int
VAND QB Jay Cutler 9-25, 112 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 31-115 yards, 2 TD
VAND HB Kwame Doster 12-129 yards

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 4-67 yards, 1 TD
VAND WR Brandon Smith 3-61 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT MLB Daryl Smith 7 Tackles (1 TFL), 1 Sack
GT DE Greg Gathers 6 Tackles (3 TFL), 2 Sacks
VAND OLB Moses Osemwegie 8 Tackles (1 TFL)
VAND CB Lorenzo Parker 3 Tackles, 2 Int
VAND DE Jovan Haye 6 Tackles (3 TFL), 1 Sack, FF, FR

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT HB Tony Hollings 31-115 yards, 2 TD, 2 Rec, 23 Yards
VAND DE Jovan Haye 6 Tackles (3 TFL), 1 Sack, FF, FR

Celeval

07-20-2003, 07:24 PM

Week Six:
SI Cover: [South Carolina Players]
Time to Celebrate!
All is well in Columbia as Gamecocks down SEC rival Tennessee.

Top 10:
1. Ohio State (30) (5-0) : W 48-10 NY
2. Oklahoma (24) (4-0) : BYE
3. Miami (1) (4-0) : BYE
4. Texas (1) (4-0) : W 45-6 TULANE
5. Kansas State (1) (5-0) : BYE
6. Michigan (1) (5-0) : W 38-13 IU
7. Texas A&M (1) (4-0) : W 27-26 PITT
8. Florida State (4-1) : W 34-24 DUKE
9. Virginia Tech (3-1) : W 21-10 UCONN
10. Georgia (3-1) : BYE
18. Georgia Tech (4-1) : W 24-10 VANDY

Heisman Watch:
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 111-673-11 Rushing, 7-118-1 Receiving
CB Nathan Vasher, Texas (Sr) : 391 KR Yards, 134 PR Yards
CB Chris Gamble, Ohio State (Jr) : 11 Tackles, 2 Interceptions, 5 TDs
HB M. Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 157-840-6 Rushing, 11-112-2 Receiving
HB Steven Jackson, Oregon State (Jr) : 137-816-8 Rushing, 8-117-2 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(ACC)
QB Matt Schaub, Virginia (Sr-RS) : 24-35, 403 yards, 4 TD, 4 carries, 18 yards
LOLB Leon Joe, Maryland (Sr-RS) : 6 Tackles, Int, FF, FR

Celeval

07-20-2003, 07:27 PM

A quick update on conference standings:

ACC
Florida State (4-1, 3-1)
North Carolina State (4-1, 2-0)
Virginia (3-1, 2-0)
Maryland (4-1, 1-0)
Georgia Tech (4-1, 1-1)
Clemson (2-2, 0-1)
Duke (3-2, 0-2)
Wake Forest (2-3, 0-2)
North Carolina (0-4, 0-2)

If anyone has noticed the recent SI covers, we see the Gamecocks getting some love...

SEC (East)
South Carolina (4-1, 2-0)
Georgia (3-1, 1-1)
Tennessee (2-2, 1-1)
Florida (3-2, 1-1)
Vanderbilt (1-4, 0-2)
Kentucky (1-4, 0-2)

USC has the inside track to win the SEC East right now; with Florida the only SEC East contender left on their schedule. They do face #15 LSU this week, however.

Godzilla Blitz

07-20-2003, 08:40 PM

I'm reading! Good job!

Celeval

07-21-2003, 12:48 PM

Week Seven Action:
#11 North Carolina State at #18 Georgia Tech

A great game, televised regionally. The game was back and forth, led by Tech most of the way; State kicked off the scoring with a field goal on their first drive. The key play there was a 66-yard option run by T.A. McLendon. The Jackets got onto the scoreboard on the first play of the second quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run by Tony Hollings; and led 14-10 at the half.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 14, North Carolina State 10

The second half was back and forth. State took the lead on a McLendon touchdown; and added a field goal to lead 20-14 late in the third. With Bilbo knocked out of the game (again) for Tech, A.J. Suggs led a drive downfield, completing a 22-yard pass to Nate Curry with under a minute to play in the third quarter. Tech led for most of the fourth, 21-20 - and put up some solid defensive stops on their own half of the field before North Carolina State finally drove down for the go-ahead score with 3:38 to play. Still, we weren't dead yet - a 4th-and-13 from midfield with two minutes to play turned into a fake punt pass completion inside the thirty yard line; but Suggs broke the hearts of the Yellow Jacket faithful again as he (I) rushed a pass into an interception with under two to play. The Georgia Tech defense had the opportunity to get the ball back, but McLendon was too much; and the Wolfpack managed two third-and-short conversions to run the clock out.

Final: North Carolina State 26, Georgia Tech 21

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 15-26, 227 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int
NCST QB Philip Rivers 21-29, 256 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 15-24 yards, 1 TD
NCST HB T.A. McLendon 22-138, 1 TD

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 4-89 yards
NCST WR Jerricho Cotchery 5-84 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT MLB Daryl Smith 7 Tackles
GT CB Jonathan Cox 5 Tackles, 1 Int
NCST Andre Mattox 8 Tackles (3 TFL), 1 Int

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 15-26, 227 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int
NCST HB T.A. McLendon 22-138, 1 TD

Celeval

07-21-2003, 12:56 PM

Week Seven:
SI Cover: FB Ryan Kock, Iowa State (Fr-RS)
What Madness!
Oklahoma's 17-10 loss to Iowa State is one of many upsets this weekend.

Top 10:
1. Ohio State (33) (5-0) : BYE
2. Miami (24) (5-0) : W 42-28 WVU
3. Kansas State (1) (6-0) : W 28-19 TEXAS
4. Texas A&M (1) (5-0) : W 35-25 TXTECH
5. Florida State (4-1) : BYE
6. Virginia Tech (4-1) : W 47-13 RU
7. Texas (4-1) : L 19-28 KSU
8. NC State (5-1) : W 26-21 GT
9. USC (4-1) : W 38-18 ASU
10. Maryland (5-1) : W 34-17 CLEM
24. Georgia Tech (4-2) : L 21-26 NCSU

Dropped Out: #2 Oklahoma, #6 Michigan, #10 Georgia

Heisman Watch:
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 139-796-15 Rushing, 9-166-1 Receiving
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 120-675-14 Rushing, 15-183-3 Receiving
HB Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech (Jr) : 135-811-11 Rushing, 7-93 Receiving
HB Steven Jackson, Oregon State (Jr) : 157-931-8 Rushing, 9-122-2 Receiving
CB Nathan Vasher, Texas (Sr) : 488 KR Yards, 136 PR Yards

Players of the Week:
(ACC)
HB Wali Lundy, Virginia (So) : 34 carries, 175 yards, 2 TD; 3 Rec, 54 yards
CB Justin Miller, Clemson (So) : 4 Tackls (1 TFL), 2 Int

Celeval

07-21-2003, 01:00 PM

Conference Standings Update:
ACC: NC State (5-1, 3-0)
Big Ten: Iowa, Minnesota (6-0, 2-0)
Big 12 North: Kansas State (6-0, 1-0)
Big 12 South: Texas A&M (5-0, 1-0)
Big East: Miami (5-0, 2-0)
C-USA: ECU (2-3, 2-0)
1A Independent: UConn (4-2)
MAC East: Kent State (4-2, 2-1)
MAC West: Western Michigan (4-1, 2-0)
Mountain West: Air Force (6-0, 2-0)
PAC-10: Oregon State (6-0, 2-0)
SEC East: South Carolina (5-1, 3-0)
SEC West: Alabma (4-2, 3-0)
Sun Belt: Arkansas State (4-1, 1-0)
WAC: Hawaii (4-1, 1-0)

Radii

07-21-2003, 03:04 PM

Good stuff! One request if it's not too annoying to track down for each week... could you post the results for the rest of the teams in the ACC each week so we'll have an idea how the conference is going each week?

Celeval

07-21-2003, 05:03 PM

I think I can handle that. Anything else that people want to see? I'm not really the best at embellishing a dynasty. :-D

Celeval

07-21-2003, 05:45 PM

Week Eight Action:
#24 Georgia Tech at Wake Forest

Some things learned during this game: First, the new play-action animation in NCAA 2004 is outstanding. You want to see this in action, play a game against Wake Forest, Air Force, or another of the option-based teams. I can't count how many I tackled (and tackled HARD) the runner only to find out the quarterback still had the ball. Second, be very wary of putting in your second team defense for extended periods of time. Thirdly, I think Damarius Bilbo has begun to turn a corner for us. We exchanged touchdowns in the first drives of the game - Bilbo was perfect for the first quarter, no dropped or missed passes - and the game was certainly over by the half.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 27, Wake Forest 7

The second half was split by the first and second team defense, and the second team got clobbered. Now, I've given all my second teamers a good bit of playing time; the biggest difference between them and the first team is the Awareness rankings. This comes hugely into play against option teams, and Wake ran all over us late. Still, we built up a large enough lead to withstand; but it's something to watch out for later in the season.

Final: Georgia Tech 37, Wake Forest 24

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 16-23, 238 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int
WAKE QB Cory Randolph 17-25, 254 yards, 1 TD

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 28-155 yards, 2 TD
WAKE HB Cornelius Biggs 8-49 yards

I noted above how Wake was running all over - they ended the game with 5 guys who each had 6 or more carries; for a total of 124 yards; the majority of that in the late third and fourth quarters. So it may not have been quite as bad as I thought, but it seemed it.

Leading Receivers
GT WR Nate Curry 5-134 yards, 1 TD
WAKE WR Chris Davis 4-99 yards, 1 TD

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT FS James Butler 9 Tackles (1 TFL)
GT DE Eric Henderson 6 Tackles (2 TFL), 1 Sack
WAKE FS QUinton Williams 10 Tackles
WAKE SS Caron Bracy 10 Tackles (1 TFL), 1 Sack

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT HB Tony Hollings 28-155 yards, 2 TD
WAKE WR Chris Davis 4-99 yards, 1 TD

Celeval

07-21-2003, 06:03 PM

Week Eight:
SI Cover:
HB Frank Gore, Miami (So-RS)
Top 10 Showdown
Miami (6-0) takes down their bitter rival #5 Florida State 41-17.

Top 10:
House Broken: Florida State fans are still feeling the pains of a 41-17 loss in Tallahassee
1. Ohio State (38) (6-0) : W 42-28 WISC
2. Miami (21) (6-0) : W 41-17 FSU
3. Kansas State (7-0) : W 44-17 OK ST
4. Texas A&M (6-0) : W 59-14 BAYLOR
5. Virginia Tech (5-1) : W 34-24 SU
6. Texas (5-1) W 31-23 OU
7. NC State (6-1) : W 44-10 UCONN
8. USC (5-1) : W 27-3 STAN
9. Maryland (6-1) : W 45-26 DUKE
10. Michigan (6-1) : W 41-10 MINN
23. Georgia Tech (5-2) : W 37-24 WAKE
25. Georgia (3-3) : L 19-24 TENN
Dropped Out of Top Ten: #5 Florida State

Bowl Championship Rankings:
Hot 'n Fresh Rankings!: The first Bowl Rankings of 2003 are unveiled.
1. Ohio State: 3.85
2. Kansas State: 6.02
3. Miami: 6.27
4. Texas A&M: 10.29
5. Virginia Tech: 13.66
6. Texas: 14.26
7. NC State: 18.63
8. Maryland: 21.73
BCS Breaker Watch:
Air Force (7-0): UNR/UNR
New Mexico (6-0): UNR/UNR

ACC:
1. Virginia (5-1, 4-0) : W 31-17, Clemson
2. Maryland (6-1, 3-0) : W 45-26, Duke
3. NC State (6-1, 3-0) : W 44-14, UConn
4. Florida State (4-2, 3-1) : L 17-41, Miami
5. Georgia Tech (5-2, 2-2) : W 37-24, Wake Forest
6. Duke (3-3, 0-3) : L 26-45, Maryland
7. Wake Forest (2-4, 0-3) : L 24-37, Georgia Tech
8. Clemson (2-4, 0-3) : L 17-31, Virginia
9. North Carolina (0-6, 0-3) : L 13-27, East Carolina

Heisman Watch:
In the Bag? Jones has become a threat every week as the Hokies focus on the running game.
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 152-909-15 Rushing, 12-213-2 Receiving
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 141-793-17 Rushing, 19-291-4 Receiving
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 198-1138-10 Rushing, 12-136-2 Receiving
CB Nathan Vasher, Texas (Sr) : 676 KR Yards, 137 PR Yards
HB Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech (Jr) : 168-1010-12 Rushing, 9-134 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 41 carries, 298 yards, 4 TD; 24 Rec Yards
ROLB Brooks Daniels, Alabama (Sr) : 5 Tackles (1 TFL), 2 Int, 2 TD

(ACC)
TE Jeff Dugan, Maryland (Sr-RS) : 5 Rec, 81 yards, 3 TD
DT Randy Starks, Maryland (Jr) : 5 Tackles (1 TFL), TD

Celeval

07-21-2003, 06:21 PM

Week Nine:
Georgia Tech has a Bye this week.

SI Cover:
Defensive Player, Colorado
Mayhem at the Top!
Wildcats get blindsided by an unlikely Buffaloes team on Upset Saturday.

Top 10:
Upset Weekend!: No other upset was bigger than the Longhorns losing to Iowa State 17-13.

Ed: I would disagree with that, being that the top two BCS teams also lost...

1. Miami (42) (7-0) : W 26-7 TEMPLE
2. Virginia Tech (6-1) : W 42-21 WVU
3. Iowa (15) (7-0) : W 31-23 BUCKS
4. NC State (7-1) : W 42-6 CLEM
5. Ohio State (6-1) : L 23-31 IOWA
6. Maryland (6-1) : BYE
7. Kansas State (7-1) : L 28-38 CU
8. Texas A&M (6-1) : L 7-35 NEB
9. Nebraska (2) (7-0) : W 35-7 TAMU
10. South Carolina (6-1) : BYE
22. Georgia Tech (5-2) : BYE
UNR. Georgia (4-3) : W 45-14 VANDY
Dropped Out of Top Ten: #6 Texas, #8 USC, #10 Michigan

Bowl Championship Rankings:
Surprise!: Find out what all the fuss is about in the latest bowl rankings.
1. Miami : 4.15
2. Iowa : 5.67
3. Virginia Tech : 7.42
4. Ohio State : 10.38
5. NC State : 12.78
6. Kansas State : 15.56
7. Maryland : 17.65
8. Texas A&M : 20.09
9. Nebraska : 20.60

BCS Breaker Watch:
<S>Air Force (7-1): UNR/UNR</S>: Lost to Colorado State
New Mexico (7-0): UNR/UNR: Beat San Diego State 20-17

ACC:
1. Virginia (6-1, 5-0) : W 44-34, Florida State
2. NC State (7-1, 4-0) : W 42-6, Clemson
3. Maryland (6-1, 3-0) : BYE
4. Florida State (4-3, 3-2) : L 34-44, Virginia
5. Georgia Tech (5-2, 2-2) : BYE
6. Wake Forest (3-4, 1-3) : W 41-10, Duke
7. North Carolina (0-7, 0-3) : L 26-38, Arizona State
8. Duke (3-4, 0-4) : L 10-41, Wake Forest
9. Clemson (2-5, 0-4) : L 6-42, NC State

Heisman Watch:
Is He the Best? The Buckeyes are 6-1 and Clarett is a big part of their success.
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 172-971-15 Rushing, 18-311-2 Receiving
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 157-888-17 Rushing, 20-299-4 Receiving
HB Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech (Jr) : 199-1210-14 Rushing, 11-188 Receiving
HB Wali Lundy, Virginia (So) : 147-746 Rushing, 23-301 Receiving, 12 Total TD
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 224-1230-11 Rushing, 13-150-3 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
HB Stafford Owens, Ohio (Sr-RS) : 27 Carries, 154 Yards, 5 TD; 3 Rec, 64 Yards
SS Andre Mattox, NC State (Jr) : 7 Tackles, Int, FF, TD

(ACC)
HB T.A. McLendon, NC State (So) : 21 Carries, 119 Yards, 3 TD
SS Andre Mattox, NC State (Jr) : 7 Tackles, Int, FF, TD

Celeval

07-21-2003, 08:44 PM

Week Ten Action:

#6 Maryland at #22 Georgia Tech : Game Of The Week

The Thursday night game of the week looks to be a good matchup. Shows what I know. I suppose this is the wakeup call for Tech - we find ourself down 35-0 in the first quarter. Bilbo regresses, can't get a thing going; Jonathan Smith fumbles twice after big pass plays, and Suggs plays the entire second half.

Halftime: Maryland 38, Georgia Tech 3

I suppose we did well to keep it under 60. And hey, if you don't count the first and third quarters, we win 10-6! Oh, and did I mention that Maryland's star HB (Bruce Perry) was knocked out for the game in the first series?

I suppose a rundown of the scoring is in order:

UMD 2 yard run by Allen - 6:16 1st
UMD 23 yard run by Crawford - 4:14 1st
UMD 27 yard run by Allen - 2:20 first
UMD 20 yard run by Allen - 2:05 first
UMD 33 yard run by Maldonado - 0:32 first
GT 41 yard field goal - 6:44 second
UMD 43 yard field goal - 0:53 second
- Halftime -
UMD 17 yard pass from McBrien to Suter - 5:59 third
UMD 1 yard run by Maldonado - 4:02 third
UMD 45 yard field goal - 0:50 third
UMD 42 yard field goal - 6:57 fourth
GT 19 yard pass from Suggs to Smith - 5:23 fourth

Final: Maryland 58, Georgia Tech 10

Leading Passers
GT QB A.J. Suggs 12-27, 169 yards, 1 TD
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 6-20, 60 yards, 0 TD, 3 Int
MARY QB Scott McBriwn 15-20, 212 yards, 1 TD, 3 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 15-46 yards
MARY HB Sam Maldonado 14-104 yards, 2 TD
MARY HB Josh Allen 6-71 yards, 3 TD

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 7-117 yards, 1 TD
MARY WR Steve Suter 6-105, 1 TD

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT MLB Daryl Smith 12 tackles (3 TFL)
GT SS Dawan Landry 6 tackles (1 TFL), 1 Sack, 2 Int
MARY DT Randy Starks 6 tackles (2 TFL), 1 Sack

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT SS Dawan Landry 6 tackles (1 TFL), 1 Sack, 2 Int
MARY HB Josh Allen 6-71 yards, 3 TD

Celeval

07-21-2003, 08:59 PM

Week Ten:
SI Cover:
HB Hiwatha Rutland, Iowa State (Sr-RS); FS Josh Bullocks, Nebraska (So-RS)
Sigh of Relief
#9 Nebraska refuses to lose against a pesky Iowa State team.

Top 10:
Important Step: Notre Dame inches past the Eagles in Battle for the Ireland Trophy
1. Miami (37) (7-0) : BYE
2. Iowa (21) (8-0) : W 23-17 PSU
3. Virginia Tech (6-1) : BYE
4. NC State (8-1) : W 45-22 DUKE
5. Ohio State (7-1) : W 38-6 IU
6. Maryland (7-1) : W 58-10 GT
7. Kansas State (8-1) : W 31-10 KU
8. Nebraska (1) (8-0) : W 13-10 ISU
9. Texas A&M (7-1) : W 24-20 OK ST
10. South Carolina (7-1) W 34-21 VANDY
25. Georgia (5-3) : W 35-10 UAB
UNR. Georgia Tech (5-3) : L 10-58 MARY
Dropped Out of Top Ten: None

Bowl Championship Rankings:
In The Driver Seat: Hawkeyes are slated to play in the championship game at season's end
1. Miami: 4.53
2. Iowa: 5.18
3. Virginia Tech: 9.24
4. Ohio State: 10.44
5. NC State: 13.67
6. Kansas State: 15.76
7. Maryland: 16.13
8. Nebraska: 18.24

BCS Breaker Watch:
<S>New Mexico (6-0): UNR/UNR</S> Lost to Utah 34-28
Nebraska (8-0): 7/8

ACC:
1. NC State (8-1, 5-0) : W 45-22 Duke
2. Virginia (7-1, 5-0) : W 42-17 Troy State
3. Maryland (7-1, 4-0) : W 58-10 Georgia Tech
4. Florida State (5-3, 4-2) : W 24-20 Wake Forest
5. Georgia Tech (5-3, 2-3) : L 10-58 Maryland
6. Clemson (3-5, 1-4) : W 24-10 North Carolina
7. Wake Forest (3-5, 1-4) : L 20-24 Florida State
8. North Carolina (0-8, 0-4) : L 10-27 Clemson
9. Duke (3-5, 0-5) : L 22-45 North Carolina State

Heisman Watch:
Looking Ahead: Lundy is the biggest reason why the 7-1 Caveliers are playing well in 2003.
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 205-1174-16 Rushing, 20-320-2 Receiving
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 180-1003-18 Rushing, 24-365-4 Receiving
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS) : 182-308, 2976 yards, 29 carries, 78 yards, 34 total TDs
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 244-1403-12 Rushing, 14-166-3 Receiving
HB Wali Lundy, Virginia (So) : 160-838 Rushing, 26-318 Receiving, 13 Total TDs

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
HB Clarence Farmer, Arizona (Sr) : 35 carries, 178 yards, 2 TD; 4 catches, 81 yards, TD
FS Jason Shivers, Arizona State (Jr) : 6 tackles (1 TFL), 2 Int, TD

(ACC)
HB T.A. McLendon, NC State (So) : 19 carries, 114 yards, 3 TD; 2 catches, 11 yards
ROLB Raymond Mann, Virginia (Sr) : 5 tackles, Int

Celeval

07-21-2003, 09:15 PM

Week Eleven:
We have a bye, thankfully.

SI Cover:
TE Kellen Winslow, Miami (Jr)
Hurricanes Win!
Miami, 8-0 (4-0), triumphs over #3 Virginia Tech.

Top 10:
Not Even Close: Boston College is floored in a lopsided 56-37 Big East loss to Pittsburgh
1. Miami (30) (8-0) : W 21-13 VT
2. Iowa (29) (9-0) : W4 5-10 ILLINI
3. NC State (9-1) : W 38-23 UVA
4. Ohio State (8-1) : W 33-7 PSU
5. Maryland (8-1) : W 26-6 UNC
6. Kansas State (9-1) : W 42-14 BAYLOR
7. Texas A&M (8-1) : W 30-6 KU
8. Texas (7-2) : W 41-22 NEB
9. Virginia Tech (6-2) : L 13-21 Miami
10. Oklahoma (7-2) : W 62-31 OK ST
23. Georgia (6-3) : W 39-34 UF
UNR. Georgia Tech (5-3) : BYE
Dropped Out of Top Ten: #8 Nebraska, #10 South Carolina

Bowl Championship Rankings:
Latest Rankings: Iowa's excited about the possibilities of playing in the championship game
1. Miami: 4.37
2. Iowa: 5.14
3. Ohio State: 9.29
4. NC State: 11.66
5. Kansas State: 14.81
6. Maryland: 14.98
7. Texas A&M: 17.76
8. Texas: 18.68

BCS Breaker Watch:
<S>Nebraska (8-0): 7/8</S> Lost to Texas 41-22

ACC:
1. NC State (9-1, 6-0) : W 38-23 North Carolina State
2. Maryland (8-1, 4-0) : W 26-6 North Carolina
3. Virginia (7-2, 5-0) : L 23-38 North Carolina State
4. Florida State (5-4, 4-2) : L 33-36 Notre Dame
5. Georgia Tech (5-3, 2-3) : BYE
6. Clemson (4-5, 1-4) : W 24-21 Wake Forest
7. Wake Forest (3-6, 1-4) : L 21-24 Clemson
8. Duke (3-6, 0-5) : L 3-45 Tennessee
9. North Carolina (0-9, 0-4) : L 6-26 Maryland

Heisman Watch:
Heisman Buzz Grows: Iowa's Lewis has garnered some Heisman hype after rushing for 872 yards & 8 TD
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 229-1327-20 Rushing, 20-320-2 Receiving
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 212-1140-19 Rushing, 29-481-4 Receiving
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS) : 195-33, 3227 yards, 33 carries, 107 yards, 38 total TDs
HB Wali Lundy, Virginia (So) : 181-954 Rushing, 30-401 Receiving, 13 Total TDs
HB Jermelle Lewis, Iowa (Jr-RS) : 153-872 RUshing, 18-238 Receiving, 11 Total TDs

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
HB B.J. Mitchell, Nevada (So) : 36 carries, 235 yards, 4 TD; 4 catches, 47 yards
ROLB Melvin Simmons, USC (Sr-RS) : 6 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, Int, TD

(ACC)
HB Cornelius Birgs, Wake Forest (So-RS) : 38 carries, 235 yards, 3 TD; 23 rec. yards
MLB Allen Augustin, Florida State (Sr) : 8 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, Int

Celeval

07-21-2003, 09:24 PM

Awards Semifinalists
Maxwell Award
<UL>
<LI>HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr)
<LI>HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS)
<LI>QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS)
<LI>HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So)
<LI>HB Bob Hendry, Akron (Sr-RS)
<LI>HB Mewelde Moore, Tulane (Sr)
<LI>HB Steven Jackson, Oregon State (Jr)
<LI>HB Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech (Jr)
<LI>HB Anthony Davis, Wisconsin (Jr-RS)
<LI>QB Eli Manning, Ole Miss (Sr-RS)
<LI>HB David Horne, Nebraska (So)
<LI>HB Fred Russell, Iowa (Sr)
</UL>

Bednarik Award
<UL>
<LI>CB D.J. Coote, Oregon State (Jr-RS)
<LI>DE Jason Babin, Western Michigan (Sr)
<LI>OLB Lorenzo Scott, Ball State (Sr)
<LI>MLB Jared Morris, Texas A&M (Sr-RS)
<LI>MLB Ryan Fowler, Duke (Sr)
<LI>OLB Josh Buhl, Kansas State (Sr-RS)
<LI>OLB Pat Thomas, NC State (Jr)
<LI>OLB Chase Blackburn, Akron (Jr)
<LI>DE Kenechi Udeze, USC (Jr-RS)
<LI>FS Stuart Schweigert, Purdue (Sr)
<LI>OLB Alex Lewis, Wisconsin (Sr-RS)
<LI>OLB Cornelius Wortham, Alabama (Sr)
</UL>

DE Eric Henderson has been named a semifinalist for the 'Best Defensive Line' award.
Henderson has 26 Tackles (15 TFL) and 9 Sacks on the season.

K David Jordan has been named a semifinalist for the 'Best Kicker' award.
Jordan is 10-10 on field goals, with a long of 46 yards. He is also 24-24 on XP.

Celeval

07-21-2003, 09:33 PM

Some Team Stats at this point in the season:

Passing:
QB Damarius Bilbo: 68-141, 1105 yards, 5 TD, 9 Int
QB A.J. Suggs: 23-52, 407 yards, 4 TD, 2 Int

Rushing:
HB Tony Hollings: 173-698 yards, 12 TD
FB Jonathan Jackson: 36-124 yards
HB P.J. Daniels: 25-91 yards, 1 TD

Receiving:
WR Jonathan Smith: 31-575 yards, 4 TD
WR Nate Curry: 21-575 yards, 4 TD
WR Levon Thomas: 15-226 yards, 1 TD
TE J.P. Foschi: 12-109 yards
HB Tony Hollings: 9-62 yards

Tackling:
MLB Daryl Smith: 46 Tackles, 6 TFL
CB Reuben Houston: 32 Tackles, 1 TFL
DE Greg Gathers: 30 Tackles, 12 TFL
FS James Butler: 29 Tackles, 1 TFL
CB Jonathan Cox: 29 Tackles

Sacks:
DE Eric Henderson: 26 Tackles, 15 TFL, 9 Sacks
DE Greg Gathers: 30 Tackles, 12 TFL, 5 Sacks

Interceptions:
CB Jonathan Cox: 4 Ints, 104 Ret yards, 4 Deflections, 1 TD
SS Dawan Landry: 3 Ints, 40 Ret yards, 2 Deflections
CB I-Perfection Harris: 3 Ints, 9 Ret yards, 4 Deflections

Kicking:
K David Jordan: 10-10 FG (Long 46), 24-24 XP

Kick Returns:
CB I-Perfection Harris: 16 returns, 351 yards (21.9 avg), 50 long
CB Jonathan Cox: 11 returns, 217 yards (19.7 avg), 33 long

Punt Returns:
CB Jonathan Cox: 13 returns, 177 yards (13.6 avg), 40 long

korme

07-21-2003, 09:44 PM

Celeval: Good read!

Did you send your memory card to get updates? And if so, to where? I'm interested.

Celeval

07-22-2003, 08:44 AM

I didn't send it, I own a Sharkport, and just downloaded the rosters onto my own card.

Bee

07-22-2003, 11:27 AM

Good dynasty! Hope you keep it up! Good luck!

Celeval

07-22-2003, 04:16 PM

Week Twelve Action:

Georgia Tech at Duke

It's like take two aspirin and call me in the morning. Schedule Duke and call me in the morning. Nothing like it. Basically the reverse of the Maryland game, we led 21-0 in the first quarter, and never looked back.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 28, Duke 0

Got some playing time for Suggs in the second half as well.

Final: Georgia Tech 48, Duke 0

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 23-31, 361 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int
GT QB A.J. Suggs 4-4, 105 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int
DUKE QB Adam Smith 13-27, 145 yards, 0 TD, 2 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 24-122, 2 TD
GT FB Jonathan Jackson 8-38
DUKE HB Chris Douglas 9-8
DUKE HB Cedric Dargan 1-2
DUKE WR Reggie Love 1-(-2)
DUKE QB Adam Smith 10-(-5)

Those listed to illustrate a point - held Duke to a total of 3 yards rushing. Damn, for one more sack...

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 10-251, 2 TD
GT WR Nate Curry 7-103, 1 TD
GT WR Levon Thomas 3-42, 1 TD
DUKE WR Khary Sharpe 6-74

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT MLB Daryl Smith 7 Tackles
GT DE Eric Henderson 5 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks
DUKE MLB Ryan Fowler 10 Tackles (2 TFL)
DUKE SS Terrell Smith 6 Tackles (3 TFL)

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT WR Jonathan Smith 10-251, 2 TD
DUKE SS Terrell Smith 6 Tackles (3 TFL), 1 FR

Celeval

07-22-2003, 04:31 PM

Week Twelve:
SI Cover:
QB Rod Rutherford, Pittsburgh (Sr-RS)
In the Zone...
Panthers take care of Big East opponent Virginia Tech 36-20

Top 10:
Hokies in Shock: Pittsburgh's upset of Virginia Tech raises some eyebrows around the league.
1. Miami (37) (8-0) : W 30-17 TENN
2. Iowa (22) (10-0) : W 30-16 PURDUE
3. NC State (9-1) : BYE
4. Ohio State (9-1) : W 52-0 MSU
5. Maryland (8-1) : BYE
6. Kansas State (10-1) : W 37-3 ISU
7. Oklahoma (8-2) : W 31-10 TAMU
8. Texas (8-2) : W 55-24 OK ST
9. Nebraska (9-1) W 41-7 KU
10. Texas A&M (8-2) : L 10-31 OU
22. Georgia (6-3) : BYE
25. Georgia Tech (5-3) : W 48-0 DUKE
Dropped Out of Top Ten: #9 Virginia Tech

Bowl Championship Rankings:
In the Hunt...: The Lewis-led Hawkeyes are looking at a potential NC appearance.
1. Miami: 3.63
2. Iowa: 5.06
3. Ohio State: 9.74
4. NC State: 11.89
5. Kansas State: 14.61
6. Maryland: 15.08
7. Oklahoma 17.09
8. Texas: 18.05

ACC:
Blanked!: Georgia Tech (6-3) holds conference rival Duke to a goose-egg on the scoreboard.
1. NC State (9-1, 6-0) : BYE
2. Maryland (8-1, 5-0) : BYE
3. Virginia (7-2, 5-1) : BYE
4. Florida State (6-4, 5-2) : W 40-17 Clemson
5. Georgia Tech (6-3, 3-3) : W 48-0 Duke
6. Clemson (4-6, 2-5) : L 17-40 Florida State
7. Wake Forest (4-6, 2-5) : W 37-24 North Carolina
8. Duke (3-7, 0-6) : L 0-48 Georgia Tech
9. North Carolina (0-10, 0-6) : L 24-37 Wake Forest

As things currently stand, we have two league games remaining, against North Carolina and Virginia. If we win both and Florida State loses to NC State in it's final league game, we could take #4 in the league. Win one (*cough* UNC *cough*) and we guarentee ourselves fifth. So we're right were projected at the beginning of the year.

Heisman Watch:
The Real Deal: Clarett looks to garner AA honors, along with the coveted Heisman.
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 250-1418-20 Rushing, 22-340-3 Receiving
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 212-1140-19 Rushing, 29-481-4 Receiving
HB Jermelle Lewis, Iowa (Jr-RS) : 183-1018 Rushing, 23-305 Receiving, 13 Total TDs
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS) : 195-333, 3227 yards, 33 carries, 107 yards, 38 total TDs
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 270-1541-14 Rushing, 17-216-3 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
HB Ashantti Watson, Eastern Michigan (Sr) : 26-105-3 Rushing, 5-149-2 Receiving
LOLB Maurice Sonnier, Louisiana-Monroe (Sr) : 18 Tackles, 2 Int, 2 FF, 2 FR

(ACC)
WR Jonathan Smith, Georgia Tech (Sr) : 10 receptions, 251 yards, 2 TD
SS Jamaal Fudge, Clemson (So-RS) : 3 Tackles, 3 Int

Celeval

07-22-2003, 04:37 PM

Awards Finalists
Maxwell Award
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State
HB David Mikell, Boise State
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii

Best QB
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii
QB Eli Manning, Ole Miss
QB Brock Berlin, Miami

Best RB
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State
HB David Mikell, Boise State
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State

Best WR
WR Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma State
WR Reggie Williams, Wisconsin
WR Tavares Gideon, Memphis

Best OL
T Jason Lenzmeier, New Mexico
T Chris Felder, Iowa
T Jon Morgan, TCU

Bednarik Award
DE Jason Babin, Western Michigan
CB D.J. Coote, Oregon State
OLB Lorenzo Scott, Ball State

Best DL
DE Jason Babin, Western Michigan
DT DeMarco McNeal, Auburn
DE Kenechi Udeze, USC

Best LB
MLB Ryan Fowler, Duke
OLB Lorenzo Scott, Ball State
MLB Lamar Wilcher, Buffalo

Thorpe Award
CB D.J. Coote, Oregon State
FS Eli Ward, Minnesota
FS Jaxson Appel, Texas A&M

Groza Award
K Drew Dunning, Washington State
K Brock Emmanuel, San Diego State
K J.T. Eberly, Colorado

Best Coach
New Mexico (9-1)
Minnesota (9-2)
Iowa (10-0)

Celeval

07-22-2003, 04:42 PM

Bowl Projections
(ACC, BCS)
Tangerine Bowl (Big 12 #7 v. ACC #4)
Missouri (5-5) vs. Florida State (6-4)

Continental Tire Bowl (ACC #5 v. At Large)
Georgia Tech (6-3) vs. Notre Dame (6-3)
I've got to say, I'd love this matchup.

Gator Bowl (Big East #2 v. ACC #2)
Pittsburgh (6-3) vs. Maryland (8-1)

Peach Bowl (SEC #4 v. ACC #3)
South Carolina (7-3) vs. Virginia (7-2)

Rose Bowl (PAC-10 v. At Large)
#9 Oregon State (9-1) vs. #4 Ohio State (9-1)

Orange Bowl (At Large v. ACC)
#6 Kansas State (10-1) vs. #3 NC State (9-1)

Fiesta Bowl (SEC v. Big 12)
#19 Auburn (7-2) vs. #16 Colorado (8-2)

Sugar Bowl (BCS #2 v. BCS #1)
#2 Iowa (10-0) vs. #1 Miami (9-0)

MizzouRah

07-22-2003, 09:05 PM

Nice dynasty! I've been looking for an NCAA 2004 dynasty. ;)

I should have sent you my memory card... although mine should be back sometime this week.

I'm reading!

Todd

Celeval

07-22-2003, 10:23 PM

Week Thirteen Action:

North Carolina at #25 Georgia Tech

Things start up worrisome, as we stall on our first drive, and UNC drives right down the field for us. But we turn to the redshirt-freshman I-Perfection Harris (love that name), and he brings the kickoff back 96 yards for a touchdown and a 7-7 game. The offense still never really gets going - Bilbo throws for a ton of yards in the first half, but turnovers keep us from doing much.

Halftime: North Carolina 10, Georgia Tech 7

The second half gets dangerous, as UNC extends their lead to 10 points, but a 30-yard touchdown run by Hollings is followed up Carolina fumbling the kickoff return. We bring it in for seven, and never trail again. It leaves me to wonder after this game, and UNC playing some other teams close - why have they not won a game yet?

Final: Georgia Tech 37, North Carolina 27

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 16-34, 203 yards, 0 TD, 3 Int
UNC QB Darian Durant 21-43, 293 yards, 4 TD, 3 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 23-98 yards, 3 TD
UNC HB Jacque Lewis 25-136 yards

Leading Receivers
GT WR Nate Curry 7-107
GT WR Jonathan Smith 6-64
UNC WR Brandon Russell 6-111, 3 TD

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT FS James Butler 8 Tackles (1 TFL), 1 Int
GT MLB Daryl Smith 8 Tackles (2 TFL)
GT CB Reuben Houston 5 Tackles (1 TFL), 2 Int, TD
UNC FS Dexter Reed 7 Tackles (1 TFL)
UNC MLB Doug Justice 2 Int

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT CB Reuben Houston 5 Tackles (1 TFL), 2 Int, TD
UNC WR Brandon Russell 6-111, 3 TD

Celeval

07-22-2003, 11:00 PM

Week Thirteen:
SI Cover:
QB Ell Roberson, Kansas State (Sr-RS)
The Class of Big 12
Wildcats win their conference game 34-31.

Top 10:
Too Little, Too Late: Iowa State sends the Buffaloes back to Boulder with a loss.
1. Miami (31) (10-0) : W 56-17 SU
2. Iowa (28) (11-0) : W 41-6 MINN
3. NC State (10-1) : W 31-29 FSU
4. Ohio State (10-1) : W 45-20 PURDUE
5. Kansas State (11-1) : W 34-31 NEB
6. Oklahoma (9-2) : W 48-9 BAYLOR
7. Texas (9-2) : W 45-9 TXTECH
8. Oregon State (10-1) : W 31-21 STAN
9. Virginia (8-2) : W 17-10 UMD
10. Texas A&M (9-2) : W 38-18 MIZZOU
22. Georgia Tech (7-3) : W 37-27 UNC
UNR. Georgia (6-4) : L 31-55 AUBURN
Dropped Out of Top Ten: #5 Maryland, #10 Nebraska

Bowl Championship Rankings:
Can They Do It?: The latest Bowl Rankings have Iowa playing for the National Title.
1. Miami: 4.07
2. Iowa: 4.70
3. Ohio State: 9.14
4. NC State: 11.56
5. Kansas State: 12.84
6. Oklahoma: 15.23
7. Texas: 16.31
8. Oregon State: 20.41

ACC:
Blanked!: Georgia Tech (6-3) holds conference rival Duke to a goose-egg on the scoreboard.
1. NC State (10-1, 7-0) : W 31-29 Florida State
2. Virginia (8-2, 6-1) : W 17-10 Maryland
3. Maryland (8-2, 5-1) : L 10-17 Virginia
4. Florida State (6-5, 5-3) : L 29-31 NC State
5. Georgia Tech (7-3, 4-3) : W 37-27 North Carolina
6. Clemson (5-6, 3-5) : W 51-10 Duke
7. Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5) : L 24-27 UConn
8. Duke (3-8, 0-7) : L 10-51 Clemson
9. North Carolina (0-11, 0-7) : L 27-37 Georgia Tech

We're guaranteed fifth place at this point. Beating Virginia on Saturday would move us into a conference tie with Florida State for fourth; we may edge them on total record.

Also on tap: futility bowl, with North Carolina and Duke matching up for last place.

Heisman Watch:
The One to Watch: No one is putting up better Heisman numbers than Iowa's Lewis.
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 273-1510 Rushing, 24-362 Receiving, 25 Total TDs
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 231-1238-19 Rushing, 30-500-5 Receiving
HB Jermelle Lewis, Iowa (Jr-RS) : 233-1296 Rushing, 23-305 Receiving, 14 Total TDs
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS) : 222-382, 3621 yards, 35 carries, 107 yards, 43 total TDs
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 303-1736-16 Rushing, 19-237-3 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
QB Brock Berlin, MIami (Jr) : 17-21, 427 yards, 6 TD
FS Elbert Craig, Oklahoma State (Sr-RS) : 4 Tackles, 3 Int, 2 TD

(ACC)
HB Tony Hollings, Georgia Tech (Sr) : 23-98 Rushing, 3 TD
LOLB John Leake, Clemson (Sr) : 11 Tackles (2 TFL), Sack, Int, TD

Celeval

07-23-2003, 12:23 AM

Week Fourteen Action:

#22 Georgia Tech at #9 Virginia

Things look bleak for the Yellow Jackets on the first drive of the game - the Caveliers come in averaging over 600 yards of offense a game (second in the country), and take their sweet time on a nearly 4-minute touchdown drive off the opening kickoff. Our hope? Senior wideout Jonathan Smith, who takes a short hitch 82 yards for the score on our first play from scrimmage. A couple minutes later, Tony Hollings finds his way to the end zone for a 14-7 lead, and we jump out big in the first half.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 27, Virginia 10

The second half shows why UVa is ranked in the top ten. We extend the lead to 30-10 early in the third, but can't score the rest of the way. Late third quarter, Matt Schaub hits Hagans for a 13-yard touchdown pass, and then pulls to within one score with 6:08 remaining. It's up to the Georgia Tech defense, with the Cavs in the red zone, fourth and ten with two minutes to play - and the Yellow Jacket defense comes through with a stop. We're able to run out the clock, and come away with a huge win in Charlottesville.

Final: Georgia Tech 30, Virginia 24

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 20-38, 324 yards, 1 TD, 3 Int
UVA QB Matt Schaub 19-32, 219 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 29-136, 2 TD
UVA HB Wali Lundy 14-88

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 11-194 yards, 1 TD
UVA WR Ryan Sawyer 7-55 yards
UVA WR Ottowa Anderson 5-87 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT FS James Butler 7 Tackles
UVA CB Almondo Curry 8 Tackles
UVA MLB Rich Bedseem 4 Tackles, 2 Int

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT WR Jonathan Smith 11-194 yards, 1 TD
UVA QB Matt Schaub 19-32, 219 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int

Celeval

07-23-2003, 12:44 AM

Week Fourteen:
SI Cover:
HB Jabari Davis, Tennessee (Jr)
Whole Lot of Nothin'
The Volunteers shut down rival Vanderbilt's offense 70-0.

Top 10:
Big ACC Win: Georgia Tech (8-3) walks away with a conference victory against #9 Virginia.
1. Miami (37) (11-0) : W 53-3 RU
2. Iowa (22) (12-0) : W 31-23 WISC
3. Ohio State (11-1) : W 27-7 MICH
4. Kansas State (12-1) : W 56-7 MIZZOU
5. Oklahoma (10-2) : W 52-19 TXTECH
6. Texas (9-2) : BYE
7. Oregon State (11-1) W 27-20 OREGON
8. Maryland (9-2) : W 33-23 NCSU
9. Texas A&M (9-2) : BYE
10. NC State (10-2) : L 23-33 UMD
16. Georgia Tech (8-3) : W 30-24 UVA
23. Georgia (6-4) : W 24-22 UK
Dropped Out of Top Ten: #9 Virginia

Bowl Championship Rankings:
Iowa Marches On: Latest Bowl Rankings have Hawkeyes playing for title.
1. Miami: 4.61
2. Iowa: 4.68
3. Ohio State: 8.23
4. Kansas State: 11.17
5. Oklahoma: 13.30
6. Texas: 14.87
7. Maryland: 18.60
8. Oregon State: 19.29

ACC:
1. NC State (10-2, 7-1) : L 23-30 Maryland
2. Maryland (9-2, 6-1) : W 30-23 North Carolina State
3. Virginia (8-3, 6-2) : L 24-30 Georgia Tech
4. Florida State (6-5, 5-3) : BYE
5. Georgia Tech (8-3, 5-3) : W 30-24 Virginia
6. Clemson (6-6, 3-5) : W 23-21 South Carolina
7. Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5) : BYE
8. Duke (4-8, 1-7) : W 24-19 North Carolina
9. North Carolina (0-12, 0-8) : L 19-24 Duke

North Carolina and Duke are done for the year.
Clemson and NC State are awaiting possible bowl bids.

As it stands, we're sitting in fifth place still, despite a better overall record than Florida State. We'll see how it plays out - FSU still plays Florida, and we play Georgia.

Heisman Watch:
Watch Out!: Clarett is the biggest rest why the 11-1 Buckeyes are playing well in 2003.
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 292-1582 Rushing, 25-401 Receiving, 27 Total TDs
HB Jermelle Lewis, Iowa (Jr-RS) : 275-1499 Rushing, 29-377 Receiving, 17 Total TDs
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 260-1395-19 Rushing, 33-523-5 Receiving
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS) : 242-420, 3981 yards, 40 carries, 113 yards, 47 total TDs
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 334-1914-18 Rushing, 19-237-3 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
HB DonTrell Moore, New Mexico (So-RS) : 23 carries, 201 yards, 4 TD; 2 catches, 16 yards
SS Adrian Mayes, LSU (Sr) : 3 tackles, 2 Int, FF, TD

(ACC)
HB Yusef Kelly, Clemson (Jr-RS) : 19-129-2 Rushing, 2-25 Receiving
LOLB John Leake, Clemson (Sr) : 6 Tackles (3 TFL), Sack, FF, FR

Celeval

07-23-2003, 11:05 PM

Week Fifteen Action:

Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate
#23 Georgia (7-4) at #16 Georgia Tech (8-3)

What the hell happened here? I think someone stole my secondary and replaced them with the Sisters of the Can't Cover Convent. There were, I think, four straight 1-play possessions by Georgia.

Halftime: Georgia 52, Georgia Tech 10

The less said about this, the better.

Final: Georgia 73, Georgia Tech 24

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 18-44, 322 yards, 1 TD, 4 Int
UGA QB David Greene 23-30, 451 yards, 7 TD, 1 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 15-47 yards, 2 TD
UGA HB Tyson Browning 10-54 yards

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 9-178 yards, 1 TD
UGA WR Fred Gibson 9-196 yards, 2 TD
UGA WR Damien Gary 4-104 yards, 2 TD
UGA WR Bryan McClendon, 4-135 yards, 2 TD

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT DT Alfred Malone 6 Tackles (1 TFL), 1 Sack
UGA SS Kenny Bailey 4 Tackles, 2 Int

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT WR Jonathan Smith 9-178 yards, 1 TD
UGA QB David Greene 23-30, 451 yards, 7 TD, 1 Int

Celeval

07-23-2003, 11:11 PM

Week Fifteen:
SI Cover:
Miami Defensive Player
Clinched It!
Guess who clinched a spot in the title game.

Top 10:
Stampede: Spirits are high in Boulder as their Buffalos beat #12 Nebraska 31-24.
1. Miami (32) (12-0) : W 27-7 PITT
2. Iowa (27) (12-0) : BYE
3. Ohio State (11-1) : BYE
4. Kansas State (12-1) : BYE
5. Oklahoma (10-2) : BYE
6. Texas (10-2) : W 26-16 TAMU
7. Oregon State (11-1) BYE
8. Maryland (10-2) : W 33-7 WAKE
9. NC State (10-2) : BYE
10. Virginia Tech (9-3) : W 36-17 UVA
17. Georgia (6-4) : W 73-24 GT
UNR. Georgia Tech (8-3) : L 24-73 UGA
Dropped Out of Top Ten: #9 Texas A&M

Bowl Championship Rankings:
Heading for the Title: Hurricanes clinch a spot in the National Championship game.
1. Miami: 3.92
2. Iowa: 4.64
3. Ohio State: 8.21
4. Kansas State: 11.01
5. Oklahoma: 13.46
6. Texas: 14.43
7. Maryland: 19.34
8. Oregon State: 19.35

ACC:
1. Maryland (10-2, 7-1) : W 33-7 Wake Forest
2. NC State (10-2, 7-1) : BYE
3. Virginia (8-4, 6-2) : L 17-36 Virginia Tech
4. Florida State (7-5, 5-3) : W 34-31 Florida
5. Georgia Tech (8-4, 5-3) : L 24-73 Georgia
6. Clemson (6-6, 3-5) : BYE
7. Wake Forest (4-8, 2-5) : L 7-33 Maryland
8. Duke (4-8, 1-7) : BYE
9. North Carolina (0-12, 0-8) : BYE

North Carolina, Duke, and Wake Forest are done for the year.
The rest of us are awaiting Bowl Bids.

Heisman Watch:
Heisman Buzz Grows: If the Hawkeyes keep on winning, Lewis supporters will continue to grow.
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 292-1582 Rushing, 25-401 Receiving, 27 Total TDs
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 291-1582 Rushing, 35-534 Receiving, 27 Total TDs
HB Jermelle Lewis, Iowa (Jr-RS) : 275-1499 Rushing, 29-377 Receiving, 17 Total TDs
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS) : 247-433, 4100 yards, 41 carries, 115 yards, 47 total TDs
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 334-1914-18 Rushing, 19-237-3 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
QB David Greene, Georgia (Jr-RS) : 23-30, 451 yards, 7 TD
FS Etric Pruitt, Southern Mississippi (Sr-RS) : 2 Tackles, Int, TD

(ACC)
HB Bruce Perry, Maryland (Sr-RS) : 23 carries, 78 yards, 2 TD
FS Madieu Williams, Maryland (Sr-RS) : 4 Tackles, Int, TD

Celeval

07-23-2003, 11:19 PM

Week Sixteen:
We're done for now...

SI Cover:
QB Jason Campbell, Auburn (Jr-RS)
For All the Chips
Tigers head to Atlanta to conquer the SEC.

Top 10:
Too Little, Too Late: Notre Dame can't overcome the road crowd, loses 28-26 to Syracuse.
1. Miami (39) (12-0) : BYE
2. Iowa (20) (12-0) : BYE
3. Ohio State (11-1) : BYE
4. Kansas State (12-1) : BYE
5. Oklahoma (10-2) : BYE
6. Texas (10-2) : BYE
7. Oregon State (11-1) BYE
8. Maryland (10-2) : BYE
9. NC State (10-2) : BYE
10. Virginia Tech (9-3) : BYE
16. Georgia (7-4) : BYE
UNR. Georgia Tech (8-3) : BYE
Dropped Out of Top Ten: None

Bowl Championship Rankings:
The Mad Dash!: Iowa City's anxious to see where their Hawkeyes rank in the latest rankings.
1. Miami: 3.88
2. Iowa: 4.57
3. Ohio State: 8.21
4. Kansas State: 11.01
5. Oklahoma: 13.35
6. Texas: 14.51
7. Maryland: 19.11
8. Oregon State: 19.30

ACC:
1. Maryland (10-2, 7-1) : BYE
2. NC State (10-2, 7-1) : BYE
3. Virginia (8-4, 6-2) : BYE
4. Florida State (7-5, 5-3) : BYE
5. Georgia Tech (8-4, 5-3) : BYE
6. Clemson (6-6, 3-5) : BYE
7. Wake Forest (4-8, 2-5) : BYE
8. Duke (4-8, 1-7) : BYE
9. North Carolina (0-12, 0-8) : BYE

North Carolina, Duke, and Wake Forest are done for the year.
The rest of us are awaiting Bowl Bids.

Heisman Watch:
Where Does He Stand?: Clarett looks to garner AA honors, along with the coveted Heisman.
HB David Mikell, Boise State (Sr-RS) : 324-1739 Rushing, 39-571 Receiving, 29 Total TDs
HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Jr) : 292-1582 Rushing, 25-401 Receiving, 27 Total TDs
HB Jermelle Lewis, Iowa (Jr-RS) : 275-1499 Rushing, 29-377 Receiving, 17 Total TDs
QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (Jr-RS) : 261-464, 4356 yards, 48 carries, 140 yards, 49 total TDs
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State (So) : 334-1914-18 Rushing, 19-237-3 Receiving

Players of the Week:
(NCAA)
WR Blaine Cooper, Army (So) : 7 catches, 96 yards, 3 TD
DT Kevin Schwind, Navy (Sr) : 8 tackles (3 TFL), 3 sacks

And for those interested, Army (4-9) 31, Navy (2-10) 24.

Celeval

07-23-2003, 11:34 PM

Week Seventeen:
Conference Championships!

MAC
UCF 26, Ball State 9

Big 12
#6 Texas 24, #4 Kansas State 6

SEC
#15 Tennessee 43, #11 Auburn 29

SI Cover:
SS Bob Sanders, Iowa (Sr)
Going to War
Hawkeyes prepare for season's toughest test.

Top 10:
Can't Be Stopped!: Johnson and the Longhorns continue to win despite the quality of the competition.
1. Miami (39) (12-0) : BYE
2. Iowa (20) (12-0) : BYE
3. Ohio State (11-1) : BYE
4. Texas (11-2) : W 24-6 KSU
5. Oklahoma (10-2) : BYE
6. Oregon State (11-1) BYE
7. Maryland (10-2) : BYE
8. NC State (10-2) : BYE
9. Virginia Tech (9-3) : BYE
10. Kansas State (12-2) : L 6-24, TEXAS
15. Georgia (7-4) : BYE
UNR. Georgia Tech (8-3) : BYE
Dropped Out of Top Ten: None

Bowl Championship Rankings:
The Big Bowl Picture: Find out who Ohio State will be playing this bowl season.
1. Miami: 3.64
2. Iowa: 4.65
3. Ohio State: 8.31
4. Texas: 10.25
5. Oklahoma: 12.49
6. Oregon State: 17.26
7. Maryland: 17.35
8. NC State: 21.19

Heisman Voting:
Defining Moment: After rushing for 1739 and 22 TD, Mikell is honored with the Heisman.
HB David Mikell: 302/318/127 - 1669
HB Darren Sproles: 284/305/155 - 1617
HB Jermelle Lewis: 56/104/327 - 703
QB Timmy Chang: 22/39/122 - 266
HB Maurice Clarett: 10/19/54 - 122

Award Winners:
Maxwell Award: HB David Mikell, Boise State (324-1739-22 Rushing)
Best QB: QB Timmy Chang, Hawaii (261-464, 4356 yards, 47 TD, 6 Int)
Best RB: HB David Mikell, Boise State (324-1739-22 Rushing)
Best WR: WR Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma State (78-1446-17)
Best OL: T Chris Felder, Iowa (47 pancakes, 1 sack allowed) Only a RS-Freshman!
Bednarik Award: DE Jason Babin, Western Michigan (111 Tackles, 29 TFL, 19 Sacks)
Best DL: DE Jason Babin, Western Michigan (111 Tackles, 29 TFL, 19 Sacks)
Best LB: OLB Lorenzo Scott, Ball State (112 Tackles, 11 TFL, 7 Sacks, 5 Int)
Thorpe Award: CB D.J. Coote, Oregon State (53 Tackles, 2 TFL, 11 Int)
Groza Award:K Drew Dunning, Washington State (26-31 FG, 52yd Long, 32-32 XP)
Coach of the Year: New Mexico (11-1, 2* Prestige)

All-Americans of Note
MLB Ryan Fowler, Duke: First Team MLB
T Nat Dorsey, Georgia Tech: Second Team T
DE Kaleed Vaughn, Clemson: Second Team DE
OLB John Leake, Clemson: Second Team OLB
K David Jordan, Georgia Tech: Second Team K

Congratulations to Nat and David!

Celeval

07-23-2003, 11:41 PM

Bowl Matchups
New Orleans Bowl: UAB (6-6) at Arkansas State (10-2)
GMAC Bowl: Northern Illinois (9-3) at TCU (10-2)
Tangerine Bowl: Air Force (9-3) at Florida State (7-5)
Fort Worth Bowl: Syracuse (6-6) at Boston College (7-5)
Las Vegas Bowl: Washington State (6-6) at Colorado State (9-3)
Hawaii Bowl: Fresno State (9-4) at East Carolina (6-6)
Motor City Bowl: Toledo (8-4) at UCF (10-3)
Insight Bowl: #9 Virginia Tech (9-3) at UCLA (6-6)
Continental Tire Bowl: Georgia Tech (8-4) at West Virginia (8-4)
Humanitarian Bowl: #24 Boise State (11-2) at Arkansas (6-6)
Alamo Bowl: #16 Nebraska (9-3) at Purdue (8-4)
Houston Bowl: Southern Miss (6-6) at Iowa State (7-5)
Holiday Bowl: #23 USC (8-4) at #12 Colorado (9-3)
Silicon Valley Classic: Mississippi State (6-6) at Hawaii (10-3)
Sun Bowl: Washington (8-4) at Indiana (7-5)
AXA Liberty Bowl: #17 New Mexico (11-1) at Louisville (8-4)
Music City Bowl: #15 Georgia (8-4) at Wisconsin (6-6)
Independence Bowl: #21 LSU (8-4) at #11 Texas A&M (9-3)
San Francisco Bowl: Utah (7-4) at #25 Notre Dame (8-4)
Outback Bowl: Alabama (8-5) at Minnesota (9-2)
Gator Bowl: #18 Pittsburgh (8-4) at #8 NC State (10-2)
Capital One Bowl: #20 Auburn (9-4) at #14 Michigan (9-3)
Peach Bowl: South Carolina (8-4) at #22 Virginia (8-4)
Cotton Bowl: #19 Ole Miss (9-3) at #10 Kansas State (12-2)
Rose Bowl: #6 Oregon State (11-1) at #3 Ohio State (11-1)
Orange Bowl: #5 Oklahoma (10-2) at #7 Maryland (10-2)
Fiesta Bowl: #13 Tennessee (10-3) at #4 Texas (11-2)
Sugar Bowl: #2 Iowa (12-0) at #1 Miami (12-0)

Celeval

07-23-2003, 11:46 PM

Bowl Week One
New Orleans Bowl: Arkansas State 16, UAB 14

SI Cover:
HB Steven Jackson, Oregon State (Jr)
Bowl Bonanza!
The Rose Bowl welcomes Jackson and the #5 Beavers to Pasadena.

Celeval

07-23-2003, 11:46 PM

Bowl Week Two
GMAC Bowl: Northern Illinois 27, TCY 24
Tangerine Bowl: Air Force 22, Florida State 14
Fort Worth Bowl: Syracuse 24, Boston College 22

SI Cover:
HB Jemelle Lewis, Iowa (Sr)
Time to Settle This
Two teams, one trophy... does it get much better than this?

Celeval

07-24-2003, 01:17 AM

Bowl Week Three Action:

Continental Tire Bowl
December 27, 2003; 8:00 PM
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-4) at West Virginia Mountaineers (8-4)

Georgia Tech
National Rank: #27
Points/Game: 28.2 (42nd)
Total Offense: 358.4 (79th)
Rush Offense: 108.4 (102nd)
Pass Offense: 249.9 (34th)
Total Defense: 363.3 (43rd)
Rush Defense: 100.2 (2nd)
Pass Defense: 263.0 (109th)
Turnover Diff: -0.40 (92nd)

West Virginia
National Rank: #29
Points/Game: 31.0 (26th)
Total Offense: 404.4 (35th)
Rush Offense: 244.0 (8th)
Pass Offense: 160.3 (101st)
Total Defense: 366.9 (46th)
Rush Defense: 179.5 (93rd)
Pass Defense: 187.4 (17th)
Turnover Diff: +0.40 (25th)

Looks like a great matchup on paper - our strengths against their strengths and vice versa.

Key Players:
Georgia Tech
HB T. Hollings (15 Rush TD)
WR J. Smith ( Reciving Yards)
K D. Jordan ( FG)

West Virginia
HB K. Harris (1476 Rush Yards)
HB Q. Wilson (15 Total TD)
OLB G. Wiley (94 Tackles)

Set up to be a good match, but it's really not. We give up a 77-yard touchdown run on the third play of the game, and that sets the tone. We just don't seem to play well in big games - this is our fifth loss, and all five of those losses have been our five regionally televised games.

Halftime: West Virginia 28, Georgia Tech 6

This was actually the breaking point. We were receiving the ball heading into the second half, and were driving to end the first - with a good chance of closing in, but with 0:02 left in the first half, West Virginia makes a behind-the-back interception in our end zone to kill a drive, and that seemed to completely kill our spirits. We trail 31-14 after three quarters, and pull to within 10 points three times in the fourth quarter, but can't make up enough ground. Bilbo is forced to throw far too often - we have luck driving on the ground, but behind by 2-3 scores late in the game, we have to throw.

Final Score: West Virginia 45, Georgia Tech 35

Leading Passers
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 23-44, 307 yards, 1 TD, 4 Int
WVU QB Rasheed Marshall 11-23, 169 yards, 0 TD, 1 Int

Leading Rushers
GT HB Tony Hollings 23-77 yards, 2 TD
WVU HB Quincy Wilson 22-295 yards, 5 TD

Leading Receivers
GT WR Jonathan Smith 8-98 yards
GT WR Nate Curry 7-81 yards, 1 TD
WVU WR Miquelle Henderson 5-49

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT FS James Butler 6 Tackles
WVU SS Jahmile Addae 8 Tackles (1 TFL)
WVU OLB Grant Wiley 7 Tackles (2 TFL), 1 Sack
WVU CB Lance Frazier 5 Tackles (1 TFL), 4 Int, 1 TD

Old Spice Players of the Game
GT HB Tony Hollings 23-77 yards, 2 TD
WVU CB Lance Frazier 5 Tackles (1 TFL), 4 Int, 1 TD

Celeval

07-24-2003, 01:21 AM

Bowl Week Three
Continental Tire Bowl: West Virginia 45, Georgia Tech 35
Las Vegas Bowl: Washington State 38, Colorado State 24
Hawaii Bowl: East Carolina 39, Fresno State 34
Motor City Bowl: University of Central Florida 38, Toledo 26
Insight Bowl: Virginia Tech 34, UCLA 14
Humanitarian Bowl: Arkansas 27, Boise State 12
Alamo Bowl: Nebraska 32, Purdue 16
Houston Bowl: Iowa State 24, Southern Mississippi 17
Holiday Bowl: Colorado 24, USC 23
Silicon Valley Classic: Hawaii 45, Mississippi State 28
Sun Bowl: Washington 39, Indiana 34
AXA Liberty Bowl: Louisville 26, New Mexico 23
Music City Bowl: Georgia 42, Wisconsin 30
Independence Bowl: Texas A&M 27, LSU 24
San Francisco Bowl: Notre Dame 42, Utah 0

SI Cover:
HB Steven Jackson, Oregon State (Jr)
More than Pride
Oregon State's Jackson guarentees a win against the #3 Buckeyes.

Celeval

07-24-2003, 01:23 AM

Missed awards:

G Nathan Bennett, Clemson: Freshman All-American
T Derek Morris, NC State: Freshman All-American
DE Marid Williams, NC State: Freshman All-American
OLB Melik Brown, North Carolina: Freshman All-American
CB I-Perfection Harris, Georgia Tech: Freshman All-American
K David Jordan, Georgia Tech: Freshman All-American

Congratulations (again) to I-Perfection and David.

Celeval

07-24-2003, 01:27 AM

Bowl Week Four
Outback Bowl: Alabama 34, Minnesota 19
Gator Bowl: NC State 28, Pittsburgh 27
Capital One Bowl: Auburn 27, Michigan 3
Peach Bowl: South Carolina 38, Virginia 21
Cotton Bowl: Kansas State 27, Ole Miss 17

Rose Bowl: Oregon State 41, Ohio State 33
Orange Bowl: Oklahoma 37, Maryland 34
Fiesta Bowl: Texas 30, Tennessee 24
Rose Bowl: Miami 34, Iowa 19

SI Cover:
Coach, Miami
What a Year!
Miami celebrates a dream season after beating Iowa 34-19.

Celeval

07-24-2003, 01:30 AM

Final Top 25:
No Doubt About It!: Hurricanes finish perfect season with National Championship win.
1, Miami (59) (13-0)
2. Texas (12-2)
3. Oregon State (12-1)
4. Oklahoma (11-2)
5. Iowa (12-1)
6. NC State (11-2)
7. Ohio State (11-2)
8. Virginia Tech (10-3)
9. Kansas State (13-2)
10. Texas A&M (10-3)
11. Colorado (10-3)
12. Maryland (10-3)
13. Georgia (9-4)
14. Nebraska (10-3)
15. Auburn (10-4)
16. Tennessee (10-4)
17. Michigan (9-4)
18. Notre Dame (9-4)
19. Pittsburgh (8-5)
20. Ole Miss (9-4)
21. Arkansas State (11-2)
22. New Mexico (11-2)
23. West Virginia (9-4)
24. LSU (8-5)
25. South Carolina (9-4)
UNR. Georgia Tech (8-5)

New Records
QB Rating: J. Fields, Oklahoma State (190.8)

Celeval

07-24-2003, 01:32 AM

huve Watch 2003:
3 Tackles
1 KR, 22 Yards

Ratings:
OVR 78
SPD 90 STR 44 AWR 50 AGI 90 ACC 89 CTH 52 CAR 49 JMP 87 BTK 45
TAK 44 THP 37 THA 37 PBK 37 RBK 37 KPW 37 KAC 37 STA 86 INJ 84

Celeval

07-24-2003, 01:35 AM

Final Coach Stats, 2003

"Now that the season is over, hit the road and get some student athletes in here."

Job Security: B

Fan Base:
[Local TV] x4 = 3-1 record
[Regional TV] x 5 = 1-4 record

Avg. Attendence: 49,370

Season Record: 8-5
Current Streak: Lost 2
Winning Seasons: 1
Longest Win Streak: 3
Record vs. Top 25: 2-4
Record vs. Rival: 0-1
Bowl Record: 0-1
Conference Titles: 0
National Titles: 0

Contract Info:
Years at Georgia Tech: 1
Record at Georgia Tech: 8-5 (.615)
Contract Status: Year 2 of 3

Team Goals:
Maintain Team Prestige
<S>Win Conference Title</S>

I'll continue the dynasty with 2004 recruiting. The link for that thread is:

<A HREF="http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11906">NCAA 2004 Dynasty: Georgia Tech (2004 Recruiting)</A>