Official College Football Thread - Week 3 [Archive]

wade moore

09-12-2011, 11:42 AM

FCS #17 JMU @ #21 Liberty (coaches poll, Sports Network poll comes out later today) 7pm Saturday on ESPN3. Liberty will be trying to avenge a 10-3 loss from last season @ JMU.

Before last week I would have said no way Liberty wins.

However, JMU REALLY struggled against a mediocre CCSU team this weekend, at home, in the opening game for their new stadium.

They really need to shape up or they will slide quickly.

MacroGuru

09-12-2011, 11:48 AM

Utah @ BYU, the earliest the Rivalry game has ever been played. The game no longer has conference implications. This is all about bragging rights.

For BYU, I think we have proven we can hang with out last 2 games, but with Utah we want to show the PAC who the true football school in Utah is (and right now it's looking like Utah State;))

Utah has to survive this game and win it...

This will be a nasty week in Utah..

wade moore

09-12-2011, 12:03 PM

Don't forget JMU took a nosedive last year. They went from 3-0 to 4-5 with 3 of those losses at home. With the way Liberty ran Robert Morris off the field, I'm feeling more confident in their chances. I think it boils down to Mike Brown not turning the ball over.

Last year was an anomaly for JMU. They lost their identity and replaced a lot of starters. Do not expect them to be that bad this year. And, well, they beat Liberty when they were bad last year.

Cuckoo

09-12-2011, 12:10 PM

I have a bad feelling about the OU game. Something tells me the offense is not up for the challenge. I think best case is the D keeps us close and we somehow pull it out. I wish this game was next year, or that we weren't ranked so high right now.

I've found it very interesting that all of the pundits are so confident in Florida State, many predicting the "upset," but most of the FSU fans I've run into around these interwebs are not at all so.

Personally, I keep going back and forth on what to expect. Both teams are better than last year, it seems to me. I think OU is the better team on paper, but that doesn't mean a whole lot when the difference isn't huge. Put the game in hostile territory, and I'm far from confident, despite last year's game.

The Noles will not make the mistake again of backing 10 yards off the receivers all day long, and that will naturally give their d-lineman more of a chance to get to Jones than they had last year. He's not always what one would call calm under pressure, so that could be very telling of how the game will go.

Our defense looked really good against a Tulsa team that is more than solid offensively, but... we had 3 major assignment breakdowns that led to big plays. That just can't happen. Plus, it looks like Travis Lewis won't play, so there are a lot of question marks on that side of the ball, several unproven guys.

JonInMiddleGA

09-12-2011, 12:31 PM

Tennessee seems likely to have a much better idea of what they have (or don't have) in Bray after this weekend's trip to The Swamp.

Ksyrup

09-12-2011, 12:38 PM

I've found it very interesting that all of the pundits are so confident in Florida State, many predicting the "upset," but most of the FSU fans I've run into around these interwebs are not at all so.

Personally, I keep going back and forth on what to expect. Both teams are better than last year, it seems to me. I think OU is the better team on paper, but that doesn't mean a whole lot when the difference isn't huge. Put the game in hostile territory, and I'm far from confident, despite last year's game.

The Noles will not make the mistake again of backing 10 yards off the receivers all day long, and that will naturally give their d-lineman more of a chance to get to Jones than they had last year. He's not always what one would call calm under pressure, so that could be very telling of how the game will go.

Our defense looked really good against a Tulsa team that is more than solid offensively, but... we had 3 major assignment breakdowns that led to big plays. That just can't happen. Plus, it looks like Travis Lewis won't play, so there are a lot of question marks on that side of the ball, several unproven guys.

If we win, the D is going to win it for us. In 2 games against admittedly inferior competition, the D really has not a single breakdown. The only TD was off an INT returned to the 3 yard line. The past few years, the D would have relaxed or not stayed focused and given up some garbage yards/points. CSU had a total of 84 yards and 3 1st downs. Held ULM under 200 yards and no points.

Our OL has not done a good job opening holes for the run, and Manuel seems to miss too many plays for the offense to be good enough to win a shootout, if it comes to that. The one wild card will be the option - we haven't run it yet this year, and my guess is we may be running it a whole bunch on Saturday night because Manuel isn't going to beat OU solely with his arm. I'm sure they've held those plays out of the gameplan knowing they were saving them for OU and conference play. Jimbo seems to have treated the first 2 games as a practice for Manuel to get more comfortable as a dropback passer.

cartman

09-12-2011, 12:49 PM

Cuckoo

09-12-2011, 12:52 PM

Looks like the Garrett Gilbert era in Austin is over.

As an OU fan, this is extremely sad news... :p

MacroGuru

09-12-2011, 12:57 PM

Looks like the Garrett Gilbert era in Austin is over. He's listed #3 on the depth chart for the UCLA game, with Case McCoy and David Ash listed as #1a and #1b. Freshman Malcolm Brown is listed as the #1 running back. Eager to see how he does over an entire game.

BYU made Garrett looks silly...in fact, I think that was to our detriment because McCoy and Ash torched us in the second half..

Lathum

09-12-2011, 12:58 PM

We are going to get spanked by Nebraska this week

wade moore

09-12-2011, 01:08 PM

They also beat VT. Somehow they went in the tank and they don't look like it's out of their system yet. I'm really not sure what's going on there. If things have taken a downturn, it's an interesting moment where they've upped their stadium to 25k and their are rumblings of an FBS move.

And they beat W&M late in the season who was seeded in the playoffs.

You seem to be only looking at the downside. Hopefully Liberty does the same.

Butter

09-12-2011, 01:44 PM

Can Auburn have another WTF win @ Clemson?

I would expect Auburn to win pretty handily. Clemson just isn't very good. Their defense is struggling, and the offense just isn't CJ Spiller- or Charlie Whitehurst-era good anymore either.

Ksyrup

09-12-2011, 01:49 PM

Clemson had a tough time with Wofford. Effin ACC teams! WTF?

bronconick

09-12-2011, 03:49 PM

Clemson had a tough time with Wofford. Effin ACC teams! WTF?

I'm going to have to quit mocking Boise State's schedule if the ACC can't find a third ranked team.

Matthean

09-12-2011, 03:54 PM

'Bama and Michigan have stat padding games. MSU @ ND should be interesting since MSU has a history of winning down there.

dawgfan

09-12-2011, 04:08 PM

We are going to get spanked by Nebraska this week
Maybe, but I'm curious what about Nebraska's difficulties against Fresno State make you think this?

cartman

09-12-2011, 04:34 PM

Maybe, but I'm curious what about Nebraska's difficulties against Fresno State make you think this?

It will all depend on which Taylor Martinez shows up for the game.

dawgfan

09-12-2011, 04:44 PM

It will all depend on which Taylor Martinez shows up for the game.
I could see any number of possibilities for this game, ranging from Nebraska tearing the Huskies a new one (similar to their first game last year) to Washington winning comfortably (if not spectacularly). The thing that works in the favor of Washington is that the Husky defense should be better against a running team, and the Huskies have the interior linemen to force Nebraska outside. Now, that can obviously be bad as their option game can create huge plays on the edge, but if Washington can feel confident that Nebraska has to get to the edge to have consistent success, they can plan accordingly.

Obviously they need to avoid being so focused on the run game that they let Martinez throw it over their heads, but I don't think Nebraska's passing game is the kind that gives the Huskies fits.

On offense, the Huskies have a terrific RB in Chris Polk. Under Pelini, the weakness in the Nebraska defense is against a strong running game. When the Huskers don't have a Suh anchoring the middle, they can be exploited.

All that said, revenge should be a huge factor for Nebraska in this one, as well as the comfort of playing at home. This Husky team is pretty young, so I could see them getting rattled and falling apart.

But, I do think the talent gap is narrowing, and I'd be highly tempted (if I bet on college football) to take Washington with the 17.5 that Vegas is giving them.

tarcone

09-12-2011, 07:20 PM

I cant wait to see how Iowa responds against a quality opponent. They better come out mad after that terrible showing at Iowa State.

Thomkal

09-12-2011, 08:13 PM

I'm sure undefeated Coastal Carolina will be favored over Georgia this week.

CU Tiger

09-12-2011, 09:40 PM

I would expect Auburn to win pretty handily. Clemson just isn't very good. Their defense is struggling, and the offense just isn't CJ Spiller- or Charlie Whitehurst-era good anymore either.

Clemson had a tough time with Wofford. Effin ACC teams! WTF?

I'm going to have to quit mocking Boise State's schedule if the ACC can't find a third ranked team.

I think folks are going to be surprised by what you see out of Clemson this weekend. Through weeks 1 and 2 the starting 11 on D have played 3 series together.Week 1 they got the freshmen a ton f experience and week 2 2 starting CBS suspended for being 5 minutes early for curfew after being told o be 10 minutes early..38 freshmen or rs freshmen have played 30+ snaps...and they have shown nothing on film.....plus it's a noon kick in the valley so the au crowd will be 11 am....early line is Clemson -3 and I wouldn't touch this game with free money.

But in will be there like always and many beers will be slain in the wake.

Butter

09-13-2011, 07:26 AM

I'm hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. Just like about every Clemson game my wife and I watch. You just never know with Clemson.

Ksyrup

09-13-2011, 07:27 AM

Swaggs

09-13-2011, 08:23 AM

Only in West Virginia...

From our AD:

Mountaineer fans:

During the opening game of the 2011 WVU football season, one of the ESPN cameras showed a young man wearing a blue t-shirt with "West F##### Virginia" on the chest. Based on the TV rating of the game, this picture was seen by at least a few million people around the country. I think you would agree with me that this is not the image of our University and our state that we want to promote.

I would like to ask you to help me convince people who are wearing these t-shirts to reconsider their choice of attire. I recognize that the First Amendment protects free speech, and as a lawyer, I am more than familiar with the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the landmark 1971 case, Cohen vs. California, which is the law of the land regarding public institutions (like WVU) and protected speech. But as my dad used to tell me, ‘just because it is legal does not mean it is right.’ And I certainly believe that people wearing these offending t-shirts at Mountaineer games, or anywhere else, for that matter, are damaging the reputation of our state and its flagship institution of higher learning.

I would like to request that if you see someone wearing one of these t-shirts that you politely ask him or her to change or to cover it up. Even wearing it inside-out would be an improvement. As you know, we have a big home football game against LSU coming up next Saturday and we would like to present a more favorable image to the millions of football fans from around the country who will be watching the game. Be polite, be courteous, be friendly-but do speak up.

Thank you for your support of the Mountaineers!

Oliver Luck

I agree with the sentiment 100%, but our next home game is against LSU and will probably be at 8:00 PM. Rumor has it that, should WVU beat Maryland and LSU beat MSU this week, Morgantown will host Gameday for the first time. I'm guessing there will probably be 10X the number of shirts in the crowd next week.

Swaggs

09-13-2011, 08:26 AM

Here is a link to the offending shirt:

hxxp://deadspin.com/5837273/one-t+shirt-stood-out-in-the-west-virginia-crowd

Butter

09-13-2011, 09:20 AM

Yeah, I was thinking that if anything there will be a lot more of them thanks to this.

I know I have seen a pic of a guy wearing it before. I can't imagine that ESPN is TRYING to show that shirt given the profanity involved. So he should've just kept his mouth shut.

Ksyrup

09-13-2011, 09:24 AM

Heh.

<S>@</S>TAlanWest (http://twitter.com/#!/TAlanWest) BCS Championship lifetime ban. Oh wait, they already have that RT <S>@</S>CharlesRobinson (http://twitter.com/#!/CharlesRobinson): NCAA sanctions Boise State at 3 pm.

Dr. Sak

09-13-2011, 12:38 PM

I cant wait to see how Iowa responds against a quality opponent. They better come out mad after that terrible showing at Iowa State.

Wait you are calling Pitt quality?

tarcone

09-13-2011, 05:08 PM

Wait you are calling Pitt quality?

Well, they have a good RB. So they must be able to do something. :D

bronconick

09-13-2011, 05:38 PM

I hope Clemson does well. It's embarrassing being a fan of an ACC team the way they (ACC teams in general) continually play down to their competition week after week, year after year. And FSU was as big a culprit as any other team, although hopefully we're past the days of having to pull out last-minute victories over Jacksonville State-type teams.

I root for ACC teams not because I particularly care about any of them, but I want them to represent the ACC well because it helps all of us. But when you see the kinds of efforts turned in against other conferences, and especially against homecoming teams, it's unbelievable.

The ACC needs to win at least 3 of the 5 BCS non-conference games this weekend, especially when they're all home games.

OU at FSU
Auburn at Clemson
West Virginia at Maryland
Ohio State at Miami
Kansas at Georgia Tech

On a side note Boise State lost 9 scholarship over 3 years with the same amount of probation. To reach maximum trolling, they had the associate commissioner of the SEC make the announcement.

Matthean

09-13-2011, 06:35 PM

Amazon.com: Three and Out: Rich Rodriguez and the Michigan Wolverines in the Crucible of College Football (9780809094660): John U. Bacon: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Three-Out-Rodriguez-Michigan-Wolverines/dp/0809094665/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1315956473&sr=1-1)

Should be an interesting read if nothing else.

General Mike

09-13-2011, 07:15 PM

Butter

09-14-2011, 08:57 AM

Was anyone watching the Minnesota - NM State game this past weekend when Minnesota's coach Jerry Kill went down on the sidelines?

If you had been watching, you actually got a few seconds of footage of the actual seizure. The camera view they showed panned over to the sideline, and you could clearly see that someone was down with a few people around him... but you couldn't really tell who it was. All of the sudden he started having the seizure... on camera. After a couple of seconds, the director wisely cut away and did not re-show it or any of the subsequent medical treatment.

I thought the guy might die on the sidelines. I taped it and showed it to my nurse wife who instantly recognized that he was having a seizure and that it may or may not have been life threatening. She said that it usually isn't, but it could have been depending on the circumstances and the cause.

Probably the scariest thing I've ever seen watching football, including Joe Theismann breaking his leg on Monday Night Football.

Glad to hear that it was basically a "run of the mill" seizure (if you can call one that), and that Coach Kill is expected to be back up and running this weekend.

What made it worse was that it came right before a 4th and 20 (15?) that Minnesota needed to convert to stay in the game. Needless to say they missed it and lost. Hardly seemed to matter at that point.

JonInMiddleGA

09-14-2011, 09:00 AM

The ACC needs to win at least 3 of the 5 BCS non-conference games this weekend, especially when they're all home games.

At most I see two of those happening, quite possibly one or none.

Logan

09-14-2011, 12:21 PM

MacroGuru

09-14-2011, 01:05 PM

Wow...doesn't even feel like a rivalry game is coming up on Sat.

Passacaglia

09-14-2011, 01:46 PM

Only in West Virginia...

From our AD:

I agree with the sentiment 100%, but our next home game is against LSU and will probably be at 8:00 PM. Rumor has it that, should WVU beat Maryland and LSU beat MSU this week, Morgantown will host Gameday for the first time. I'm guessing there will probably be 10X the number of shirts in the crowd next week.

So I guess you'll just have to do 10x more politely asking. But hey, at least they're not throwing whiskey bottles on the field anymore...

Passacaglia

09-14-2011, 01:58 PM

Anyway, Sparty was bored, so they decided to unveil some ugly uniforms:

Michigan State Pro Combat uniforms | MLive.com (http://photos.mlive.com/lansing/2011/09/michigan_state_pro_combat_unif.html)

dawgfan

09-14-2011, 03:51 PM

Anyway, Sparty was bored, so they decided to unveil some ugly uniforms:

Michigan State Pro Combat uniforms | MLive.com (http://photos.mlive.com/lansing/2011/09/michigan_state_pro_combat_unif.html)

I'd like to see them in action before I decide for sure, but I think they look pretty good. Simple, classic. Not sure why the gold substituting for the white though...

Honolulu_Blue

09-14-2011, 03:52 PM

I'd like to see them in action before I decide for sure, but I think they look pretty good. Simple, classic. Not sure why the gold substituting for the white though...

This was my thought as well.

General Mike

09-14-2011, 04:47 PM

I've seen worse

General Mike

09-14-2011, 04:53 PM

Interesting story out of Rutgers today as junior RB De'Antwan Williams has left the team. Williams was a high profile recruit who many thought should have been playing over the past two seasons, and we were surprised he didn't transfer after last season. He made a lot of comments how transferring wasn't an option and he was going to work hard at proving he deserves it. He did great in the spring and came into the season starting the first two games, but struggled big time against UNC last week (as did the entire running game). Schiano announced that top recruit Savon Huggins would start next Saturday, which would still leave plenty of touches for Williams, but he left practice and quit the team. Supposedly he has an open invite to return but I'm not sure if I want him at this point.

And the guy who is the beat reporter for Rutgers' Rivals.com site had this to say:

I am going to write a column style piece for tonight on Williams but will provide some quick points right now. I have been at virtually every practice for the last five years and can tell you that Williams received more than his share of chances. The bottom line is that he had trouble getting off the line of scrimmage, he did not have a great burst and he often got bottled up. I rarely remember him popping any runs and saying 'wow, that was a nice play.' Had Deering and Jamison been healthy, here is how I would have slotted the RB's heading into game one:
1. Huggins
2. Deering
3. Jamison
4. Williams
5. James
(and James is not that far behind Williams at all)
I like De'Antwan, he was always courteous and respectful but the bottom line is that he wasn't effective as a tailback. Had Deering and Jamison been healthy all camp and Huggins not appeared to hit a wall halfway through camp, Williams might have been out of the mix a lot sooner.
As I mentioned, I will have a more extensive piece coming this evening.

I really don't care either way if he stays or goes. Unlike the people on Rivals, I trust Schiano's ability to identify talent, especially based on guys Rutgers offered that went elsewhere. I'm not of the belief that Schiano keeps better players on the bench out of spite.

Atocep

09-14-2011, 05:15 PM

Big East needs a big weekend after last week's crap fest. Gotta get 3 out of these 5:

Iowa State at UConn
Pitt at Iowa
WVU at Maryland
Louisville at Kentucy
Syracuse at USC

I don't see Syracuse beating USC, so the pressure goes up.

I don't know what to expect this weekend. WVU could drop 40+ on Maryland if they get blocking from the line and receivers. If the blocking is as inconsistent as it's been the past 2 weeks then the game will be an ugly one to watch.

Honolulu_Blue

09-14-2011, 05:27 PM

Schiano announced that top recruit Savon Huggins would start next Saturday...

I can't wait to see what Discount Diapers can do.

MacroGuru

09-15-2011, 11:01 AM

Alright...now the Rivalry feels like it is back..

http://www.abc4.com/content/news/links_numbers/story/Holy-War-causes-a-Holy-Mess-in-South-Jordan-office/MrSnWgKWPECdjTO3a8z8xw.cspx

Watch the video in the article if you can..

MJ4H

09-15-2011, 12:02 PM

I just read that Mississippi State cancelled classes today in anticipation of tonight's game with LSU.

Ksyrup

09-15-2011, 12:11 PM

Most likely due to traffic concerns.

Same thing happens in Tallahassee on Thursday night games. Which is why FSU has only hosted two of these, I think. Basically, downtown shuts down at noon and they ask everyone to leave so they can deal with football traffic. Trying to get 80K people to a game during rush hour in a small city is nearly impossible.

Easy Mac

09-15-2011, 12:17 PM

I just read that Mississippi State cancelled classes today in anticipation of tonight's game with LSU.

I also heard the had to actually pasture their cows today, just so people could drive on the streets. Not sure when they'll be allowed to leave their sorority houses.

MrBug708

09-15-2011, 12:23 PM

Oh snap

Ksyrup

09-15-2011, 12:43 PM

Omega Moo

molson

09-15-2011, 12:43 PM

I just read that Mississippi State cancelled classes today in anticipation of tonight's game with LSU.

It's just part of the inevitable phase-out of academics in SEC schools.

Lathum

09-15-2011, 01:02 PM

I just read that Mississippi State cancelled classes today in anticipation of tonight's game with LSU.

I am as big a fan of college football as you will find, but that is absurd.

Ksyrup

09-15-2011, 01:15 PM

I'm telling you, it's impossible to have a football game on a week night in a small college town without shutting down the town to get ready for it.

Ksyrup

09-15-2011, 01:22 PM

I tihnk this qualifies as a slight overstatement in an attempt to make an otherwise crappy football game between 2 schools known more for another sport into something bigger than it really is.

Most college football teams have instate rivals, but none can compare to the rivalry between the University of Kentucky (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/teams/kkd/) and the University of Louisville (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/teams/llh/). Each year, the winner of the non-conference matchup earns bragging rights for its team until basketball season rolls around, so the Battle of the Bluegrass is definitely a competitive affair.

Until basketball season rolls around, huh? That's all of, what, 2 months?! Wow. Definitely a huge game when 2 months worth of bragging rights about the second most popular sport in the state (or third, if you count cornhole) are on the line.

Butter

09-15-2011, 01:27 PM

I'm telling you, it's impossible to have a football game on a week night in a small college town without shutting down the town to get ready for it.

Yeah. I agree. I've seen Clemson on game days. You already need hours to get in and out of there. There is basically one road in each direction in and out of town... and you are going to be on it for 20 miles until you get to an Interstate. Rush hour traffic was ok when I was there, but add in game day traffic and no one is going anywhere.

gstelmack

09-15-2011, 01:34 PM

I'm telling you, it's impossible to have a football game on a week night in a small college town without shutting down the town to get ready for it.

Agreed, but I think the point is the quest for the almighty dollar (national TV exposure) is more important to these schools than teaching the students.

Ksyrup

09-15-2011, 01:43 PM

Could be. At least in FSU's case, considering Bobby Bowden swore by playing on Thursday nights to get the exposure and how many of those games we lost on the road from '95 on (I believe the UVA loss was on a Thursday, the first ACC loss), that the school still only gave in twice to host them. It's a huge inconvenience not just for the school, but the town. And Tally is the state capitol, too, so you're pretty much shutting down government as well.

Young Drachma

09-15-2011, 01:44 PM

It's not like they won't be responsible for the work or that it won't be covered later. They just cancelled classes. This isn't high school, it's not a huge deal.

Lathum

09-15-2011, 01:47 PM

It's not like they won't be responsible for the work or that it won't be covered later. They just cancelled classes. This isn't high school, it's not a huge deal.

It sends a terrible message to a bunch of 19 year old kids that the school thinks football is more important than academics.

Logan

09-15-2011, 01:50 PM

I'm not sure if Rutgers has ever fully canceled classes before, but teachers are free to cancel classes on game days. It's about being realistic. They know that most kids won't show up anyway.

Ksyrup

09-15-2011, 02:03 PM

It sends a terrible message to a bunch of 19 year old kids that the school thinks football is more important than academics.

The school thinks logistics is more important than one day of classes. Exposure for these games is not just about athletics. The school itself benefits greatly from the exposure. Look at Boise State right now. Applications and enrollment has never been higher.

molson

09-15-2011, 02:05 PM

molson

09-15-2011, 02:11 PM

The school thinks logistics is more important than one day of classes. Exposure for these games is not just about athletics. The school itself benefits greatly from the exposure. Look at Boise State right now. Applications and enrollment has never been higher.

I don't know if a school can gain a ton of applications and enrollment just by playing on Thursday night though. Is your 20 point loss on Thursday night all that much better for you than your 20 point loss on Saturday afternoon? If both games are going to sell out/be on TV anyway? If your school and city can't handle such thing it's certainly a questionable decision.

Lathum

09-15-2011, 02:12 PM

Ksyrup

09-15-2011, 03:26 PM

19 year old kids can't comprehend that classes are canceled because they don't want people to sit in a 4 hour traffic jam and piss off 80K people who want to get to the game on time?

CU Tiger

09-15-2011, 03:57 PM

It's just kind of funny more than a big deal. The concept of "shutting down" a school or city for a game. I mean, what does that even mean? Are students allowed to go to the post office or the library? I'm glad I didn't go to a school like that. Syracuse was maybe a lot more diverse, everyone's lives didn't revolve around football (even when they were good). There'd be a huge hunk of students not even aware of the team's existence.

I swear we have had this discussion here before,no?
In Clemson the enrollment is 18k, the town population is 21k including enrollment.
On game day the town grows to 90k (including support and officials) there isn't enough room. Students actuallylose their parking spot as every on campus legal parking spot is reserved forvseason ticket holders. Same goes for professors.

Yes it is crazy, and why our president says we will never have another Thursday game, but I not think it reflects on "life revolving around football"

Fr. Fan thoug, yeah. For a 12 kick I will leave home at 4a for the normally 2 hour drive.

MacroGuru

09-15-2011, 09:27 PM

So besides fighting over 19 year old kids understanding things...

I am trying to figure this out...is LSU legit this season?

They torched Oregon, they won a puff last week and are up 9-6 on Mississippi State tonight.

Their defense looks legit.....Offense, when on is solid...but they have made dumb mistakes.

cschex

09-15-2011, 09:51 PM

LSU is legit with our defense. The offense isnt that good, but the defense...honestly, this looks like the best D I've ever seen at LSU. Including Saban's '03 team. May not win it all, but will be in every game

bronconick

09-15-2011, 09:57 PM

Barring Les Miles deal with the devil including insanity on that day, Alabama-LSU is going to be hideous, hideous 6-3 football where the defenses just annihilate their offensive counterparts for one of the two spots in the BCSCG.

Matthean

09-16-2011, 12:37 AM

If 'Bama gets their WRs back and they prove their worth, then I think they might go as the favorite over LSU. 'Bama just needs some WR help in putting a little scare in the defense. Right now there's no real deep threat and it's really the only thing missing on offense. 'Bama at least gets Hanks back this week and still is waiting on Duron Carter, son of Chris Carter, to be officially reinstated. He was suppose to be reinstated for the PSU game, so I don't think it will be long before he is playing. They mentioned during the PSU game that Chris thinks Duron is further along than he was at that age. Mayes is good, but he's 5-10. Hayes and Carter are 6-1 and 6-3 respectively.

BishopMVP

09-16-2011, 03:05 PM

LSU has also been missing their best receiver in Russell Shepherd, who will be back for West Virginia. Kind of amazing that a defense could lose Peterson, Sheppard and Nevis and actually look better the next year. That D-Line is phenomenally deep.

Ksyrup

09-16-2011, 03:06 PM

The defense only missed Shephard when he wasn't high-fiving them on his way to play offense...

Matthean

09-17-2011, 11:43 AM

Michigan hasn't woken up yet. Eastern stopped at the one. Michigan went nowhere. Eastern got it back inside of the Michigan's 30 and got 3 out of it. Robinson is 0-3 with an INT. Eastern has 6.1 yards per carry.

BishopMVP

09-17-2011, 11:50 AM

The defense only missed Shephard when he wasn't high-fiving them on his way to play offense...Should've included first names. I was talking about 1st team all-SEC ILB and Bills 3rd round pick Kelvin Sheppard in my second sentence there.

PS - I know I've mentioned it once or twice on here, but I really think someone should give Gus Malzahn a head coaching shot next year. ;)

Matthean

09-17-2011, 12:02 PM

PS - I know I've mentioned it once or twice on here, but I really think someone should give Gus Malzahn a head coaching shot next year. ;)

Can't wait for it to happen.

Quoting what I posted on FB.

Random thought. I wonder what the Michigan coaching staff's opinion of Devin Gardner is when Robinson is putting up 0-5 with an INT stat in the first quarter against Eastern. I'm guessing they feel tied to play Robinson due to being the guy everybody talks about even if his passing skills might put viewers into a fetal position. And yes, I see he completes two passes to get a score. His passing skills are still horrid.

Atocep

09-17-2011, 12:05 PM

Two helmet to helmet hits on Geno Smith on the same play and neither is called. I don't know how a qb's helmet could fly off after being hit in the pocket and the refs not think something happened.

BishopMVP

09-17-2011, 12:13 PM

Quoting what I posted on FB.Doesn't help when they're sticking him in an offense that goes against his strengths. I know Brady Hoke wants to get back to power running, but you need to spread the field and get Denard out of the pocket as long as he's your QB. It's like the exact opposite of when Urban Meyer forced Chris Leak to run the spread option his first couple years at Florida. (I also realize that occasionally the opponent will turn the ball over 4 times, stop covering WR's in the 4th quarter, and make it irrelevant :banghead: but still, design your offense around the skills of your personnel until you can bring in your personnel.)

Matthean

09-17-2011, 12:25 PM

Doesn't help when they're sticking him in an offense that goes against his strengths. I know Brady Hoke wants to get back to power running, but you need to spread the field and get Denard out of the pocket as long as he's your QB. It's like the exact opposite of when Urban Meyer forced Chris Leak to run the spread option his first couple years at Florida. (I also realize that occasionally the opponent will turn the ball over 4 times, stop covering WR's in the 4th quarter, and make it irrelevant :banghead: but still, design your offense around the skills of your personnel until you can bring in your personnel.)

It's similar to what RR did in his first year by trying to run his offense instead of taking what was there and building around it. Michigan's D will be slightly better due to the rush, but the offense is definitely worse. I think what happens next year will be interesting. Robinson will be a senior and have a whole year and off season in the system. It's games like these were you could at least groom the number #2 QB.

Michigan gets it's 2nd TD to go up 14-3. So far 21 yards passing, but 197 rushing.

Matthean

09-17-2011, 12:40 PM

Couple other interesting scores. Temple 10, PSU 7. Pitt 10, Iowa 3.

CU Tiger

09-17-2011, 12:47 PM

Half time in death valley....21-21.....shaping. up to be a typical Auburn Clemson game.....stadium is a lot more dead than usual for a big game.

CU Tiger

09-17-2011, 12:48 PM

BTW AU must have 300 kids in their band....its crazy big.

MJ4H

09-17-2011, 12:51 PM

Vanderbilt 21, Ole Miss 0 at halftime.

This implosion is way more fun to watch than it should be.

Crapshoot

09-17-2011, 12:58 PM

It sends a terrible message to a bunch of 19 year old kids that the school thinks football is more important than academics.

Its the SEC? Since when does academics play any part whatsoever?

Thomkal

09-17-2011, 01:03 PM

Coastal Carolina is surprisingly down 21-0 to Georgia after the 1st quarter...okay maybe not surprisingly since Coastal has lost to every top division school they've played by 30 or more.

tarcone

09-17-2011, 01:09 PM

This season is quickly turning in an embarassment.

Matthean

09-17-2011, 01:11 PM

Pitt 17, Iowa 3.

Guy posted on FB about how the MSU vs. ND game was currently on Vs. and he was flipping out. My first comment was about it being a replay. We went back and forth and then he comes back and admits it's from two years ago and then deletes his post. :lol:

Matthean

09-17-2011, 01:21 PM

Pitt 24, Iowa 3.

Ow.

tarcone

09-17-2011, 01:22 PM

Our CBs are terrible, our O line is porous. Our QB is making bad decisions. Our RB cant find a hole. Sad.

Buccaneer

09-17-2011, 01:23 PM

This season is quickly turning in an embarassment.

And you were saying about 3-0 Iowa State? Iowa would be lucky to be a MAC-caliber team. :)

tarcone

09-17-2011, 01:24 PM

Thank goodness. COME ON DEFENSE!

tarcone

09-17-2011, 01:25 PM

And you were saying about 3-0 Iowa State? Iowa would be lucky to be a MAC-caliber team. :)

Iowa State will end up 4-8. Maybe, 3-9. Their BCS game is against Iowa.

tarcone

09-17-2011, 01:26 PM

I forgot to mention our horrible special teams. Those graduations really hurt.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 01:28 PM

I was about to mention how GT had nearly 300 yds rushing in the first half but found themselves clinging to a slim 24-17 lead over Kansas at the break.

That's now 31-17 after a 63 yard run on the first play of the 2nd half.

GT's first plays in each half = 2 carries, 158 yds, 2 TD's

Matthean

09-17-2011, 01:31 PM

Robinson 23 carries for 181 yards, 5-14 for 59 yards after 3 quarters. So much for not letting his body get beat up. If he plays the whole game, then that's a misstep by the coaching staff with Michigan up 28-3.

MizzouRah

09-17-2011, 01:37 PM

Heading down to Columbia, MIZ baby!

JPhillips

09-17-2011, 01:44 PM

That Clemson Tiger over the scoreboard is an embarrassment.

Matthean

09-17-2011, 01:45 PM

Considering what Temple is currently doing, how good must Miami fans feel about the future with Al Golden?

I'm not sure how much you can judge from playing PSU.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 01:46 PM

GT now up 45-17 with three quick scores in the 3rd ... drives of 1/63, 4/67, and 1/52.

Suicane75

09-17-2011, 01:46 PM

This is why pre season rankings are absurd. Experts thought Penn State was the 24th best team in the country?

Matthean

09-17-2011, 01:52 PM

Auburn only down 11 at the start of the 4th. I say only because it's Auburn. Please kill it with fire Clemson. :lol:

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 01:52 PM

This is why pre season rankings are absurd. Experts thought Penn State was the 24th best team in the country?

They might still be around that mark. The bottom part of the rankings really doesn't have to be very good any more.

CU Tiger

09-17-2011, 01:55 PM

That Clemson Tiger over the scoreboard is an embarrassment.

Agreed the whole score board is dated...time for an upfit.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 01:59 PM

52-17 GT now ... Vandy over Ole Miss 30-0 late 3rd .. UGAg over Coastal Carolina 38-0 in the 3rd ... and don't look now but Maryland has pulled with 3 of WVU at 34-31 with about 10 mins left

MJ4H

09-17-2011, 02:01 PM

Vanderbilt 30, Ole Miss 0 in the 4th. LOL

Matthean

09-17-2011, 02:04 PM

Michigan gets 376 yards rushing. Robinson had 26 carries for 198.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 02:09 PM

Pitt 27-24 over Iowa with about 5min left
WVU still up by 3 over Maryland also just under 5 min

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 02:10 PM

Umm ... 31-27 Iowa now

tarcone

09-17-2011, 02:14 PM

YES!!!!!!!!! Just got a pick

tarcone

09-17-2011, 02:18 PM

Unbelievable

larrymcg421

09-17-2011, 02:18 PM

"But now they take a 5 yard penalty," like that's a big deal. What an incredibly stupid thing to say.

tarcone

09-17-2011, 02:25 PM

Wow. I am shocked. I hope this is the beginning of the way to a 10 win season.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 02:27 PM

GT now up 66-17, still 5 mins left

cartman

09-17-2011, 02:31 PM

Hell of a final drive by Clemson to close out the game. It was nearly 10 minutes long, and never gave Auburn a chance for a comeback.

tarcone

09-17-2011, 02:32 PM

Clemson now owns the College Football Title Belt

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 02:34 PM

Dabo is pumped!

timmynausea

09-17-2011, 02:35 PM

WVU-Maryland was a really crazy game. WVU got up 34-10 and it felt like a blowout was imminent but by the end it felt like a minor miracle for WVU to get out of MD with a 37-31 win. Pretty sure it was the FOF flipped switch at halftime or something.

Matthean

09-17-2011, 02:36 PM

Even with good recruiting, it's going to take some time to put that bad of a defense(Auburn) back together.

Suicane75

09-17-2011, 02:36 PM

They might still be around that mark. The bottom part of the rankings really doesn't have to be very good any more.

Well that pretty much describes Penn State. It's time for Joe to go. :(

Lathum

09-17-2011, 02:44 PM

That was fast

Matthean

09-17-2011, 02:48 PM

Well that pretty much describes Penn State. It's time for Joe to go. :(

PSU isn't a hot spot for recruits anymore. As many wonderful things that can be said about Papa Joe, one can't get past the fact that PSU hasn't been a spotlight type of team in years. He'll grind out 5-8 win teams with maybe a couple teams that once in a while put it together and go for the Big Ten title, but that's about it really. I don't think he retires because he simply doesn't know what else to do.

larrymcg421

09-17-2011, 02:55 PM

Wow, BC has a terrific two minute drive to the Duke 3 yard line, but then miss the chip shot FG. Duke holds on to win 20-19.

Suicane75

09-17-2011, 02:55 PM

I actually don't have a problem with his recruiting or his X's and O's ability. It's that he's too damn frail at this point to be on the sideline and it's costing his team. He can't be a coach in absentia 4-5 games a year.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 02:57 PM

Scary looking twisted knee for Vols star WR Justin Hunter. Hoping for a sprain/strain, fearing a lot worse ... but he's walking off under his own power.

Matthean

09-17-2011, 03:03 PM

I don't think Irish fans want a drinking game based around Irish TOs.

JPhillips

09-17-2011, 03:09 PM

Agreed the whole score board is dated...time for an upfit.

At least paint the damn thing. Just go to the art department and have someone fix the peeling paint.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 03:17 PM

Y'know, Florida is enough better than UT that they really don't need b.s. home cooking calls like that one.

Matthean

09-17-2011, 03:19 PM

Irish, 2 TOs, 2 TDs. 14-3 so far with MSU doing next to nothing.

tarcone

09-17-2011, 03:29 PM

Except scoring a TD :)

cartman

09-17-2011, 03:32 PM

Texas up 21-0 in the 2nd quarter over UCLA. For the first time in a few seasons, there is actually a RB getting rushing yards for the Horns.

Karlifornia

09-17-2011, 03:34 PM

UCLA down 21-0. I'm pretty sure this is Karl Dorrell's fault.

CU Tiger

09-17-2011, 03:34 PM

At least paint the damn thing. Just go to the art department and have someone fix the peeling paint.

Engineering. School aint got no ary department ......j/k
sorta....

CU Tiger

09-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Dola...we have auburn fams walking by chanting S-E-C......lol lol lol
I am afraid they sre serious too.

cartman

09-17-2011, 04:08 PM

Papa McCoy sure knows how to raise QBs. That was an incredible display by Case McCoy to keep a play alive and get a first down on 3rd and 18.

JPhillips

09-17-2011, 04:11 PM

Engineering. School aint got no ary department ......j/k
sorta....

http://www.clemson.edu/caah/art/

I bet there's someone there that can paint a tiger. :p

MrBug708

09-17-2011, 04:16 PM

Papa McCoy sure knows how to raise QBs. That was an incredible display by Case McCoy to keep a play alive and get a first down on 3rd and 18.

Helps that UCLA sucks too :(

UCLA should probably be winning this game, but we decided to play Kevin Prince

This will likely be the game that Texas uses to exorcise route 66

tarcone

09-17-2011, 04:17 PM

http://www.clemson.edu/caah/art/

I bet there's someone there that can paint a tiger. :p

Do they hide them in a basement?

M GO BLUE!!!

09-17-2011, 04:18 PM

Irish, 2 TOs, 2 TDs. 14-3 so far with MSU doing next to nothing.

With the most obvious fake ever ran.

Come on Sparty... pick it up in the 2nd half.

Lathum

09-17-2011, 04:31 PM

Really happy with the huskies first half. We could have folded early but we responded nicely and are in the game.

Buccaneer

09-17-2011, 04:40 PM

Ok, nice comeback by Iowa. Lol.

clemsonfan

09-17-2011, 04:47 PM

At least paint the damn thing. Just go to the art department and have someone fix the peeling paint.

That's exactly what I thought when they showed it. I want to go paint it myself!

bhlloy

09-17-2011, 04:54 PM

Really happy with the huskies first half. We could have folded early but we responded nicely and are in the game.

Might want to work on catching the kickoff next week in practice. That was ugly

bhlloy

09-17-2011, 05:09 PM

Helps that UCLA sucks too :(

UCLA should probably be winning this game, but we decided to play Kevin Prince

This will likely be the game that Texas uses to exorcise route 66

Is Rick seriously trying to get himself fired at this point? How could you ever justify starting Kevin Prince who has done nothing but shown he's one of the worst QB's in the nation whenever he takes the field. How do you ever come to that conclusion?

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 05:11 PM

83 yd catch & run by Rainey and it's now 30-7 Florida.

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 05:21 PM

Meanwhile the number of plays under review is reaching absurd proportions

Matthean

09-17-2011, 05:24 PM

83 yd catch & run by Rainey and it's now 30-7 Florida.

I'm rather surprised so many people are sleeping on Florida at the start of the year.

MrBug708

09-17-2011, 05:40 PM

Is Rick seriously trying to get himself fired at this point? How could you ever justify starting Kevin Prince who has done nothing but shown he's one of the worst QB's in the nation whenever he takes the field. How do you ever come to that conclusion?

Who knows. I doubt Rick is here past Dec. 1st

MrBug708

09-17-2011, 05:42 PM

Well done Cartman

JonInMiddleGA

09-17-2011, 05:47 PM

I'm rather surprised so many people are sleeping on Florida at the start of the year.

Don't be. I'm not really any more impressed with them than I was before kickoff. At most they're the 4th best team in the SEC and even that feels like a stretch to say definitively LSU & Bama would both embarrass them, I'd figure SC is at least 2 TD's better, and Mississippi State would be a toss up game.

They can't run the ball, their secondary is extremely suspect at the moment, and Brantley is still mediocre.

M GO BLUE!!!

09-17-2011, 06:01 PM

Irish over Sparty? WTF???

mauchow

09-17-2011, 06:10 PM

Badgers look extremely good. Glad to see our defense slow down the NIU offense, too. Time for the big showdown next week against South Dakota.. then it's Nebraska.

Chubby

09-17-2011, 06:43 PM

LET'S GO ORANGE!!!

k0ruptr

09-17-2011, 06:45 PM

Badgers look extremely good. Glad to see our defense slow down the NIU offense, too. Time for the big showdown next week against South Dakota.. then it's Nebraska.

Russell Wilson should win the Heisman

Chubby

09-17-2011, 07:21 PM

good drive bu the 'cuse to start the game

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 07:55 PM

Navy @ South Carolina is a good game...

21 - 24 for SC with Navy driving and just completing a 4th and 15...

1:35 left

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 07:58 PM

And Navy squanders that one, Proctor threw a pick on 4th and 7...

Lattimore is a beast...He ran for over 220 yards tonight...

Ksyrup

09-17-2011, 08:40 PM

EJ Manuel is Denard Robinson with 20 less carries a game.

CU Tiger

09-17-2011, 08:50 PM

And Navy squanders that one, Proctor threw a pick on 4th and 7...

Lattimore is a beast...He ran for over 220 yards tonight...

To be fair, it was on 37 carries.
Kid is a badass...know his family well. But have to wonder how long his body can take the Earl Campbell treatment.

Ksyrup

09-17-2011, 08:54 PM

He's like a college pitcher - throw 200 pitches a game because who cares, he's only around for a couple of years.

Ksyrup

09-17-2011, 09:01 PM

That swing pass by EJ was terrible - behind the runner, spun him around and left him a sitting duck. He doesn't have the accuracy to be a drop-back QB.

MJ4H

09-17-2011, 09:03 PM

Well Arkansas having way more trouble with Troy than they should. 31-7 lead cut to 31-21 all of a sudden.

Ksyrup

09-17-2011, 09:05 PM

Clear case of looking ahead, you have to imagine.

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 09:08 PM

BYU shooting themselves in the foot...

We are pretty much moving the ball at will. We turned it over 3 times in the 1st qtr, including a fumble in our endzone where Jake Heaps looked like an old school football follies film.

We are only down 7-3 (3rd Fumble was on Utahs 3 while we were driving to score)

MJ4H

09-17-2011, 09:10 PM

Clear case of looking ahead, you have to imagine.

Yeah, came out really sharp, then took the foot off the gas.

I. J. Reilly

09-17-2011, 09:12 PM

Swaggs

09-17-2011, 09:20 PM

If Miami manages to hold on and beat Ohio State, I'll feel a lot better about WVU's win over Maryland today.

With a new coach and having only played one game this season (the week 1 win over Miami) it is kind of hard to get a good idea of how good the Terps are this early in the season.

JPhillips

09-17-2011, 09:20 PM

Ohio State might have the worst QB situation in major college football.

Scoobz0202

09-17-2011, 09:23 PM

Dear god, they're horrible. Been a long time since I've watched this kind of Ohio State.

Jas_lov

09-17-2011, 09:26 PM

Why wouldn't Ohio State use its timeouts?

Ksyrup

09-17-2011, 09:42 PM

Clint Trickett is a far better QB as a freshman than EJ will ever be.

Izulde

09-17-2011, 09:46 PM

10-0 UNLV after first quarter. Cornett with 80 yard TD run. Guys look super fired up.

Ksyrup

09-17-2011, 10:00 PM

...and that's why Greg Reid doesn't have a future in the NFL. Way too short.

MJ4H

09-17-2011, 10:08 PM

Arkansas 38, Troy 28 Final.

Really a bad performance, even though Troy is a decent team. Completely uninspired, sloppy, you name it. Disappointing.

Izulde

09-17-2011, 10:09 PM

Bs roughing passer call hands Hawaii a td. Now 17-7

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 10:17 PM

At least they got a nice headhunting shot in:)

He was crushed! ;)

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 10:18 PM

Standard BYU/Utah game...

14 - 10 for Utah, BYU is bringing the wood in this game.

Common theme is stupid mistakes sets BYU back. Hopefully things are cleaned up at half and we see a great game in the 2nd half.

Ksyrup

09-17-2011, 10:26 PM

Cuckoo

09-17-2011, 10:29 PM

Quite a game, the dogfight I expected, though probably not in the way I expected it. FSU's defense was much better than I thought they'd be, outside of a couple of drives had OU's offense looking more disjointed than I've seen them look in a long time.

It's funny... Part of me would've loved to have had a blowout to the tune of last year's match-up, but I'm actually very pleased. Not only did the OU defense REALLY impress me, but also the offense came up big when they needed to in a hostile environment. There's something to be said for battle-tested. That Oklahoma team in 2000 was in close game after close game all year long; conversely, the teams that went to title games in 2004 and 2008 didn't get many tests along the way. When they did, they just weren't ready for it. So this gives me a lot of optimism for this year, even more than I had coming in.

Izulde

09-17-2011, 10:30 PM

17-7 UNLV at half. Should've been 20 but blew 28 yard chip shot

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 10:51 PM

Fucking BYU...another 2nd half implosion...

I will be visiting the drunk guy thread later...

Izulde

09-17-2011, 11:03 PM

27-7 early in third. Insane in good way. We look like a real team

k0ruptr

09-17-2011, 11:04 PM

you have all my apologies for stating Hawaii was good this season in another thread. holy crap. Coach Mack will be on the hotseat after this season. guaranteed.

k0ruptr

09-17-2011, 11:05 PM

Dola, I had my doubts for this game, but no matter how hard it is to not get to go home for 2 1/2 weeks and stay on the mainland the entire time It is not an excuse to play this BAD

Matthean

09-17-2011, 11:12 PM

Irish over Sparty? WTF???

Irish decided it might be good to not turn the ball over once every four possessions. MSU has the problem that a physical defense can shut down the running game to turn them into a passing only team, see Iowa and 'Bama from last year. MSU's D feeds off of the style of play of their offense. Once the offense is shut down, their D becomes rather plain. Kelly will have that offense posting 30-40 consistently once he gets the kinks out. In short, this was a bad match up for State. I fully expect State to beat Michigan because Michigan is still researching what a physical defense is.

Izulde

09-17-2011, 11:20 PM

Hawaii converts fourth down into td. 27-14 and I'm scared

Izulde

09-17-2011, 11:33 PM

One more quarter. Come on, Rebels!

Suicane75

09-17-2011, 11:38 PM

This Oklahoma State game may not start till 1am est. Awesome.

Izulde

09-17-2011, 11:39 PM

Insurance td on Cornett goal line run. 33-14

MacroGuru

09-17-2011, 11:41 PM

I don't know who the fuck showed up to play Utah, but that team isn't BYU.

MizzouRah

09-17-2011, 11:45 PM

Not that we played anyone, but what a first half by Josey.. 263 yards rushing.

BYU 14

09-18-2011, 12:08 AM

I don't know who the fuck showed up to play Utah, but that team isn't BYU.

Fucking Snow College dressed as BYU. That was as horrible a 2nd half as BYU has ever played, 7 turnovers, really? :mad:

Izulde

09-18-2011, 12:50 AM

Man, if you'd told me this morning that UNLV would beat Hawaii 40-20, I'd have asked for some of your good shit. A huge win for the program. Now if we don't suddenly let up against Southern Utah next week, we can be a shocking 2-2.

JonInMiddleGA

09-18-2011, 01:36 AM

Knoxville paper reporting that Vols WR Justin Hunter is telling people that it's a torn ACL :(

Damned shame for what is, by most accounts, a pretty nice kid (not to mention a heck of a talent).

SirFozzie

09-18-2011, 06:59 AM

Okie State scores 59 points to beat Tulsa in a game that didn't finish till 3:35 am (didn't start till 12:30 am or so due to severe weather)

Mizzou B-ball fan

09-18-2011, 07:07 AM

Not pleased that OU got a scare out of FSU this week. Should be a focused OU team when Mizzou comes to town next week.

Mizzou B-ball fan

09-18-2011, 07:09 AM

Okie State scores 59 points to beat Tulsa in a game that didn't finish till 3:35 am (didn't start till 12:30 am or so due to severe weather)

Saw a lot of wisecracks on some Big 12 boards that OSU was just prepping for the late starts next year in the Pac-XX.

MizzouRah

09-18-2011, 09:28 AM

Not pleased that OU got a scare out of FSU this week. Should be a focused OU team when Mizzou comes to town next week.

FSU was ranked #5 it's not like they barely beat a crappy team.

Mizzou stayed pretty much injury free last night, but still plenty of injuries accross the board.. although I would argue that Josey just might be our best RB.

Sucks we have to play in Oklahoma though, they will be ready for us for sure.

MacroGuru

09-18-2011, 09:30 AM

Yeah, I am still disgusted............:banghead:

bronconick

09-18-2011, 11:43 AM

I can't say I'm happy, but I guess satisfied is a good way to put it. I knew we'd lose, and to be tied with 7 minutes left with the D playing great shows good progress. Now we have to hope there's no hangover and beat Clemson next week.

What bugs me about EJ is that he seems to be no better at reading defenses than he was in the Gator Bowl two years ago. Granted, I've been spoiled by Ponder, but some of that was just ugly. They're going to have to use the threat of his legs to open up the passing game. Hopefully it works better in conference play. They really miss Hudson as far as running with the backs is concerned.

What I'd like to know is who screwed up on that 2nd pick where he just threw the ball down the middle of the field where no receiver was within 15-20 yards. Missing 3 of 4 receivers is kind of a "doh", though it might have helped Trickett since he was throwing to the same guys he throws to in practice.

tucker rocky

09-18-2011, 11:54 AM

Syracuse and Pitt added to the ACC.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-acctalks

hoopsguy

09-18-2011, 12:09 PM

Very happy to see Illini pull out the win against Arizona State last night. It was a much more defensive game than I had expected. I was able to watch it about 1/2 the time in the second half ... seemed like ASU always had the ball when I was watching, but just wasn't able to turn that time of possession into points.

Suicane75

09-18-2011, 12:36 PM

Did anyone else stay up to watch OSU/Tusla last night? Ended at almost 5am est with over 90 points. Twas fun.

Warhammer

09-18-2011, 01:02 PM

Did anyone else stay up to watch OSU/Tusla last night? Ended at almost 5am est with over 90 points. Twas fun.

I'm a man! I'm 40! I can't stay up that late!

Young Drachma

09-18-2011, 02:15 PM

Wyoming beats Bowling Green on a blocked extra point 28-27 to go 3-0 for the first time since 1996. It's a good omen in the sense that those are the types of games the Pokes lose in the past because of sloppy play and despite playing sloppy to almost lose the game, the fact that they held on makes me think well of the coach after losing his starting QB last year and other key players.

Next week, B1G member (yes, I write it that way to annoy you) Nebraska comes to Laramie also 3-0. Pokes probably have no chance on paper, but that's why they play the games...

Mizzou B-ball fan

09-18-2011, 05:49 PM

Just a heads up to Mizzou fans. They're replaying yesterday's PPV telecast tonight at 7:00 PM CDT on Fox Sports Midwest if you want to watch it.

digamma

09-19-2011, 12:46 AM

Texas up 21-0 in the 2nd quarter over UCLA. For the first time in a few seasons, there is actually a RB getting rushing yards for the Horns.

This was about the time I left the Rose Bowl. But a pretty remarkable day for me, as it is the first college football game I've been able to take my son to. Only 15 months, he did really well, particularly in the 80 plus degree weather. High fived a lot of Texas fans on the first touchdown.

Now I have to figure out how to make this a weekly thing, despite having general apathy toward UCLA (though the tailgating is awesome) and antipathy toward USC. Watching the Jackets on TV may have to suffice for now.

Ksyrup

09-19-2011, 07:25 AM

What bugs me about EJ is that he seems to be no better at reading defenses than he was in the Gator Bowl two years ago. Granted, I've been spoiled by Ponder, but some of that was just ugly. They're going to have to use the threat of his legs to open up the passing game. Hopefully it works better in conference play. They really miss Hudson as far as running with the backs is concerned.

What I'd like to know is who screwed up on that 2nd pick where he just threw the ball down the middle of the field where no receiver was within 15-20 yards. Missing 3 of 4 receivers is kind of a "doh", though it might have helped Trickett since he was throwing to the same guys he throws to in practice.

He can't read the middle of the field at all, and his passes are lazy and not all that accurate. Honestly, I was disappointed with the play calling only because I really thought we were going to run a bunch of pure option or QB draw plays all night. But they only did that a handful of times, and even though they were largely successful, they used them sparingly. I don't like the fact that they are treating EJ like he's a pocket passer when he's far more dangerous with his feet than his arm. It'd be one thing if the running game was going well, then I could deal with that. But right now, he is probably our best bet to create yards running the ball, until the OL figures something out.