Official 2015 College Football Week 8 thread

cartman · 10-19-2015, 09:36 AM

Only one match up between Top 25 teams on the slate this weekend:

Texas A&M at Mississippi

Kodos · 10-19-2015, 10:14 AM

IU's gonna beat MSU. Sure.

CraigSca · 10-19-2015, 03:09 PM

MD vs. Penn State. No team on earth I hate more.

tarcone · 10-19-2015, 03:19 PM

Iowa on a bye. Need this to heal. A bye week didn't come at a better time ever.

See my post in week 7. I laid out how excited I am about the rest of this season.

CU Tiger · 10-19-2015, 05:07 PM

Clemson travels to Miami to play in front of the hundreds and hundreds of angry Cane fans sure to pack Sun Life Stadium.

In related news injured C Ryan Norton is back, but has lost his job to the backup Jay Guillermo and Clemson fans have universally rejoiced.

Plus their best DT DJ Reader who has missed the season to date while he attended to personal problems, returns this week. He wont start, or play many meaningful snaps this week, but will provide good depth as we get closer to a showdown with FSU.

Butter · 10-20-2015, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Only one match up between Top 25 teams on the slate this weekend:

Texas A&M at Mississippi

Yes, Ole Miss is definitely a "Top 25" team and not just ranked here due to SEC bias.

I mean, they beat Alabama! You could go 1-11 and still get ranked 25 just on that fact alone, apparently.

Kodos · 10-20-2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

Iowa on a bye. Need this to heal. A bye week didn't come at a better time ever.

See my post in week 7. I laid out how excited I am about the rest of this season.

I've got a good feeling about Iowa at IU in a couple weeks. I say we'll pull the upset.

MacroGuru · 10-20-2015, 09:03 AM

Wagner @ BYU...that's right, we get an FCS school in the middle of our schedule.

This came about due to the Mizzou game we ended up adding to the schedule this season.

We had Southern Miss cancel our series, then we had to move the UNLV game to another season after Mizzou reached out to us and we accepted the game (11/14) and had a gap to fill and with short notice and availability this week, it was an FCS school that is getting all costs covered by both BYU and Mizzou.

Chief Rum · 10-20-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Wagner @ BYU...that's right, we get an FCS school in the middle of our schedule.

This came about due to the Mizzou game we ended up adding to the schedule this season.

We had Southern Miss cancel our series, then we had to move the UNLV game to another season after Mizzou reached out to us and we accepted the game (11/14) and had a gap to fill and with short notice and availability this week, it was an FCS school that is getting all costs covered by both BYU and Mizzou.

All right, well, tell them dirty Cougar players that those Wagner kids probably aren't going to the pros, so go easy on them!...

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J/K Dennis!

MacroGuru · 10-20-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

J/K Dennis!

LOL!

I do look at this as a week of healing as we hit one of the weaker parts of our schedule.

We go

Wagner
BYE
@ San Jose
@ Mizzou (Actually Chiefs Stadium)
Fresno State
@ Utah State

I have Wagner, San Jose and Fresno pegged as W's. I think we can catch Mizzou with the way they are playing this year and then Utah State is a Jekyll and Hyde team. They just curb stomped BSU and they will always play us tough.

murrayyyyy · 10-20-2015, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

All right, well, tell them dirty Cougar players that those Wagner kids probably aren't going to the pros, so go easy on them!...

Anyone find a line yet? Had -62.5 after I ran my numbers and just laughed at it.

Julio Riddols · 10-20-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

IU's gonna beat MSU. Sure.

If they can score 70 they might.

tarcone · 10-20-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I've got a good feeling about Iowa at IU in a couple weeks. I say we'll pull the upset.

Iowa is good for losing a game they should win. So I don't take anything for granted. And Indiana always plays Iowa tough. So this would t shock me.

General Mike · 10-21-2015, 05:17 AM

Ohio State coming to town. I just hope we don't get embarrassed again.

CU Tiger · 10-24-2015, 11:49 AM

Good 1st quarter. Keep it up, Tigers!

larrymcg421 · 10-24-2015, 12:40 PM

I think I might change my mind about erecting a border fence, as long as Al Golden is on the other fucking side of it.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-24-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Good 1st quarter. Keep it up, Tigers!

I think it worked out okay for 'em

bob · 10-24-2015, 02:29 PM

I generally hate firing a coach midseason in college unless scandal is involved, but I think this might be it for Al Golden.

BillJasper · 10-24-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

I generally hate firing a coach midseason in college unless scandal is involved, but I think this might be it for Al Golden.

He can go to the unemployment office with Joe Philbin!

miami_fan · 10-24-2015, 03:11 PM

I guess today will help people understand why the "Fire Golden" banners were flying earlier this year

Thomkal · 10-24-2015, 03:49 PM

Coastal Carolina beat upset-minded Monmouth (who had just upset then #25 Liberty last week) 23-20 with a FG late in the 4th quarter.

MizzouRah · 10-24-2015, 04:42 PM

This Missouri offense.. or should I say... WHAT FREAKING OFFENSE???

JonInMiddleGA · 10-24-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

This Missouri offense.. or should I say... WHAT FREAKING OFFENSE???

I thought this Lock kid was supposed to be the second-coming or something.

And I'm not so much giving you crap as I am asking somewhat seriously.

I know the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores but, uh, looking at the box score I mean damn.

MizzouRah · 10-24-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

I thought this Lock kid was supposed to be the second-coming or something.

And I'm not so much giving you crap as I am asking somewhat seriously.

I know the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores but, uh, looking at the box score I mean damn.

He overthrew maybe a TD or two today for sure. It's going to take him some time. Either he's getting worse or we just have no receivers. We don't even try to run the football anymore.. Pinkel is getting desperate.

Dare I say... maybe we need Mauk back.

cuervo72 · 10-24-2015, 08:56 PM

NCAAF College Football Scores - NCAAF Scoreboard - ESPN

Hey ESPN...Maryland is in the conference now, you can go ahead and include the Big 10 records for the PSU/Maryland game.

General Mike · 10-24-2015, 09:13 PM

I don't even know why I bother watching anymore.

CraigSca · 10-24-2015, 09:18 PM

Wow - what an end to the FSU/GT game!

bob · 10-24-2015, 09:28 PM

Well that was unexpected. (Please don't extend CPJ base on this game).

Reminds me of the Auburn / Alabama play from a few years ago. FSU, like Bama, reacted too slowly to stop the return. I think they expected the ball to just roll dead like happens after most blocks that go beyond the line of scrimmage.

digamma · 10-24-2015, 09:55 PM

Burn dumpster fire burn!

Go Jackets.

miked · 10-24-2015, 10:12 PM

As I said in earlier thread, how much more can you expect from GT. Bad luck here and there, then a major upset.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-24-2015, 11:13 PM

Tech radio of the final play
SoundCloud - Hear the worldâ€™s sounds

Eaglesfan27 · 10-25-2015, 08:23 AM

Freshman linebacker Cameron Smith had an incredible game last night with 3 interceptions including a pick 6 as USC took down Utah, 42-24.

miked · 10-25-2015, 08:25 AM

Was a great game to be at last night (GT, not Rutgers). With Ole Miss beating a "top ranked" A&M team that was in no way overrated, and Utah losing, does that give Mississippi the chance to move in to the 3rd spot? My guess is that A&M falls to 18 and Ole Miss jumps up to 12.

Butter · 10-25-2015, 08:52 AM

All I know is that I have heard various people on ESPN talk about how the Clemson-Miami game really didn't tell you anything about Clemson as much as it told you that Miami is actually really bad... And that Clemson wouldn't reach the playoff even if they go undefeated now because FSU lost to Georgia Tech and that will hurt Clemson's strength of schedule too much.

But nary a peep about Alabama's super strong five point win over a "great" Tennessee team.

ESPN is reaching Fox News level of spin.

BillJasper · 10-25-2015, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

All I know is that I have heard various people on ESPN talk about how the Clemson-Miami game really didn't tell you anything about Clemson as much as it told you that Miami is actually really bad... And that Clemson wouldn't reach the playoff even if they go undefeated now because FSU lost to Georgia Tech and that will hurt Clemson's strength of schedule too much.

But nary a peep about Alabama's super strong five point win over a "great" Tennessee team.

ESPN is reaching Fox News level of spin.

It is tough to take the playoff seriously when ESPN is obviously in the SEC's pocket.

MrBug708 · 10-25-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Freshman linebacker Cameron Smith had an incredible game last night with 3 interceptions including a pick 6 as USC took down Utah, 42-24.

Wilson had money on that game

JonInMiddleGA · 10-25-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

But nary a peep about Alabama's super strong five point win over a "great" Tennessee team.

Umm ... this went on their site hours ago. I saw it last night

Alabama's playoff stock continues roller-coaster ride against Tennesse - SEC Blog - ESPN

bronconick · 10-25-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BillJasper

It is tough to take the playoff seriously when ESPN is obviously in the SEC's pocket.

Root for Ole Miss to win out. Then they have to try to shoehorn the Alabama/LSU winner into a playoff bid when Ole Miss is the division champ (that lost to Memphis)

panerd · 10-25-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Umm ... this went on their site hours ago. I saw it last night

Alabama's playoff stock continues roller-coaster ride against Tennesse - SEC Blog - ESPN

Shhhh... He's ironically an Ohio State fan complaining about teams not worthy of their over ranking.

HerRealName · 10-25-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by panerd

Shhhh... He's ironically an Ohio State fan complaining about teams not worthy of their over ranking.

He is? Can you point out where he is complaining about rankings?

Atocep · 10-25-2015, 06:12 PM

Sounds like Golden is out at Miami.

Solecismic · 10-25-2015, 06:42 PM

Golden is out. Maybe it's best for schools wanting to make a change to do that mid-season. The recruiting timeline is perhaps more important than the game timeline once you've had your season-crushing loss.

Clemson is putting up legitimate numbers. I have them #1 (the lowest of the five measures I use has them #6) - and they're a solid #1 in the aggregated computer rankings by a decent margin. I have their schedule at #42, but Ohio State is #39. The Pac 12 is cannibalizing and the Big 12 heavies haven't played a single game with each other yet. So if Clemson remains undefeated, it would be astonishing to me if they weren't in.

panerd · 10-25-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HerRealName

He is? Can you point out where he is complaining about rankings?

About halfway up the page.

Atocep · 10-25-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Golden is out. Maybe it's best for schools wanting to make a change to do that mid-season. The recruiting timeline is perhaps more important than the game timeline once you've had your season-crushing loss.

I don't think mid-season firings are good in college football. Recruiting pretty much comes to a halt until the replacement is hired. The longer that takes the more time other schools have to recruit your committed players.

In the end, getting the hire right is more important than one recruiting class though.

miami_fan · 10-25-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

All I know is that I have heard various people on ESPN talk about how the Clemson-Miami game really didn't tell you anything about Clemson as much as it told you that Miami is actually really bad... And that Clemson wouldn't reach the playoff even if they go undefeated now because FSU lost to Georgia Tech and that will hurt Clemson's strength of schedule too much.

But nary a peep about Alabama's super strong five point win over a "great" Tennessee team.

ESPN is reaching Fox News level of spin.

I have not watched ESPN all day and I don't know how yesterday's game affect Clemson but I can confirm that Miami is horrible.

digamma · 10-25-2015, 07:50 PM

And now coachless.

BishopMVP · 10-25-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

All I know is that I have heard various people on ESPN talk about how the Clemson-Miami game really didn't tell you anything about Clemson as much as it told you that Miami is actually really bad... And that Clemson wouldn't reach the playoff even if they go undefeated now because FSU lost to Georgia Tech and that will hurt Clemson's strength of schedule too much.

But nary a peep about Alabama's super strong five point win over a "great" Tennessee team.

ESPN is reaching Fox News level of spin.

As long as ND stays top 15 (and especially if they win out) I can't see an undefeated Clemson missing out on the playoff.

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

I guess today will help people understand why the "Fire Golden" banners were flying earlier this year

He deserved to get fired, but the problem's higher up. Presidents/faculty can rail against D1 athletics and "culture" all they want, but the whole university us better off with a good football team and that requires some admin support. ND went through about 15 years of that, but finally realized a decade ago that supporting the football team was necessary and doesn't tarnish the academic reputation at all.

BillJasper · 10-26-2015, 12:51 AM

Interesting that both the Dolphins and Hurricanes replaced their head coaches with their tight end coaches.

10-20-2015, 09:03 AM	#8
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Wagner @ BYU...that's right, we get an FCS school in the middle of our schedule. This came about due to the Mizzou game we ended up adding to the schedule this season. We had Southern Miss cancel our series, then we had to move the UNLV game to another season after Mizzou reached out to us and we accepted the game (11/14) and had a gap to fill and with short notice and availability this week, it was an FCS school that is getting all costs covered by both BYU and Mizzou. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

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10-24-2015, 10:12 PM	#30
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	As I said in earlier thread, how much more can you expect from GT. Bad luck here and there, then a major upset. __________________ Commish of the United Baseball League (OOTP 6.5)

10-19-2015, 10:14 AM	#2
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10-19-2015, 03:19 PM	#4
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10-19-2015, 05:07 PM	#5
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10-21-2015, 05:17 AM	#14
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Ohio State coming to town. I just hope we don't get embarrassed again.

10-24-2015, 11:49 AM	#15
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Good 1st quarter. Keep it up, Tigers!

10-24-2015, 02:29 PM	#18
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	I generally hate firing a coach midseason in college unless scandal is involved, but I think this might be it for Al Golden.

10-24-2015, 03:49 PM	#21
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Coastal Carolina beat upset-minded Monmouth (who had just upset then #25 Liberty last week) 23-20 with a FG late in the 4th quarter.

10-24-2015, 04:42 PM	#22
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	This Missouri offense.. or should I say... WHAT FREAKING OFFENSE???

10-24-2015, 08:56 PM	#25
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10-24-2015, 09:13 PM	#26
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I don't even know why I bother watching anymore.

10-24-2015, 09:28 PM	#28
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Well that was unexpected. (Please don't extend CPJ base on this game). Reminds me of the Auburn / Alabama play from a few years ago. FSU, like Bama, reacted too slowly to stop the return. I think they expected the ball to just roll dead like happens after most blocks that go beyond the line of scrimmage.

10-24-2015, 09:55 PM	#29
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Burn dumpster fire burn! Go Jackets.

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miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	Was a great game to be at last night (GT, not Rutgers). With Ole Miss beating a "top ranked" A&M team that was in no way overrated, and Utah losing, does that give Mississippi the chance to move in to the 3rd spot? My guess is that A&M falls to 18 and Ole Miss jumps up to 12. __________________ Commish of the United Baseball League (OOTP 6.5)

10-25-2015, 08:52 AM	#34
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	All I know is that I have heard various people on ESPN talk about how the Clemson-Miami game really didn't tell you anything about Clemson as much as it told you that Miami is actually really bad... And that Clemson wouldn't reach the playoff even if they go undefeated now because FSU lost to Georgia Tech and that will hurt Clemson's strength of schedule too much. But nary a peep about Alabama's super strong five point win over a "great" Tennessee team. ESPN is reaching Fox News level of spin. __________________ My listening habits

10-25-2015, 06:12 PM	#41
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Sounds like Golden is out at Miami.

10-25-2015, 06:42 PM	#42
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	Golden is out. Maybe it's best for schools wanting to make a change to do that mid-season. The recruiting timeline is perhaps more important than the game timeline once you've had your season-crushing loss. Clemson is putting up legitimate numbers. I have them #1 (the lowest of the five measures I use has them #6) - and they're a solid #1 in the aggregated computer rankings by a decent margin. I have their schedule at #42, but Ohio State is #39. The Pac 12 is cannibalizing and the Big 12 heavies haven't played a single game with each other yet. So if Clemson remains undefeated, it would be astonishing to me if they weren't in.

10-25-2015, 07:50 PM	#46
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	And now coachless.

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