Official College Football Week 12 Thread

[mauchow]

Yeah, baby. Just kick this out of bounds, do not let them return the kick plz.. thanks.

[mauchow]

Some great passes by Phillips, a fifth year senior who has seen the field less than a handful of games in his career. He's likely to be granted a 6th year next year which will allow for the Badgers to have some options next year as well. I don't see him being the front runner for being a starter but he can push Stave, Houston, O'brien (if he stays) to be better. Looking forward to next year for sure.

[mauchow]

Helluva game regardless of outcome. Badgers have played better but their one-dimensional game nearly cost them(Bielema almost cost them, too, or whoever called the fuckin' run on 1st down with 30 seconds to go.).

[mauchow]

Holding, motherfucker.

[mauchow]

Holding again Motherfucker.

[mauchow]

All right, Ball. Get some.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Thanks to UCLA for providing a highlight of the college football weekend. I ain't had too many of those this season, so it's appreciated.

[mauchow]

Horrible play call, Canada or Bielema. Run the fucking ball.

[mauchow]

How fuckin' pitiful. Good game, tOSU. Was a good one. Badgers defense was extremely tough (without our biggest playmaker, Borland) all game and then *sigh* the OT.. We didn't do anything with our drive in OT but that shit was bad on the second and third play of OT for Buckeyes.

[Matthean]

So, the preseason number one team could end up being 7-5.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by Matthean

So, the preseason number one team could end up being 7-5.

I'm so sick of hearing how Kiffin is this amazing coach. Sanctions and all, this USC team is far better than 7-4. Beyond his record, his actions are horrible and he just embarrasses that program every time he opens his mouth. If he can't win with this team, how is he ever going to win? Arizona is going to continue to get better. UCLA looks to be on the right track. Washington will continue to get better. Oregon isn't going anywhere, with or without Kelly. Colo. . . ok, I just can't go that far. The point still stands though. I think the rest of the conference is going to get better or hold serve and I don't see USC as having better talent in the next two years than what they did this year.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't see how he turns it around after this.

[Matthean]

MSU goes 5-6, and I guess it got rather volatile with the fans. I think they have enough to beat Minnesota, but if they don't, they go 3-7 after starting 2-0 and miss out on a bowl.

[mauchow]

LA Tech after being down 41-17 is now down by 3 with two minutes left.

[cadmus2166]

Originally Posted by tarcone

"We so dont plan for anything."- Iowa

We are just a bad team. Terrible QB. Defense has been exposed. How many times can you allow a WR to be wide open? Apparently many times.
And did we stop Michigan once on 3rd down?

Im happy the basketball team is playing.

EDIT: I dont want to lay this all on the players. Our coaching staff is worse then the product on the field. Im hoping for some changes next season.

You may get some coordinator/position coach changes, but there is no way Iowa buys out Ferentz for $21 Million.

[bob]

Just for conversation...

So let's say Kansas St, Oregon, and Notre Dame all lose one remaining game. Bama wins out, as does Florida. Would we get a Bama / UF title game?

What about if FSU beat Florida? Would it be Bama / FSU?

Even better, what if FSU beats Florida and loses ACC championship? Bama / LSU or Bama / Texas A&M?

[Big Fo]

If Oregon beats Stanford, loses to Oregon St., then wins the Pac-12 title game, I think they'd get a shot before Florida, FSU, or anyone other than a one loss SEC champ.

[cuervo72]

Why don't you squib that kick? Even kicking from the 50, the touchback brings it to the 25. Make the kick bounce around, maybe you get lucky.

[bob]

Originally Posted by Big Fo

If Oregon beats Stanford, loses to Oregon St., then wins the Pac-12 title game, I think they'd get a shot before Florida, FSU, or anyone other than a one loss SEC champ.

Ok, then let's knock Oregon out by having them lose twice for fun. Then who's in in those situations?

I think ND or KSU losing at this point knocks them out.

Assuming they win out, I think Bama is in. I'm just not sure who would be next in line.

[Scoobz0202]

I think I asked this a few weeks back but I don't recall if anybody responded.

Hypothetical game: If Ohio State was eligible, and they beat Michigan next week, where would they be in the Notre Dame, Oregon, KSU rankings with a down Big Ten. I think they are overrated but I'd be curious to know where the rankings would have them.

[britrock88]

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

I think I asked this a few weeks back but I don't recall if anybody responded.

Hypothetical game: If Ohio State was eligible, and they beat Michigan next week, where would they be in the Notre Dame, Oregon, KSU rankings with a down Big Ten. I think they are overrated but I'd be curious to know where the rankings would have them.

My preferred computer ranking (the SRS)* has OSU at 15th entering today's games, behind 7-3 USC.

*- Preferred because of its transparency. The formula:
SRS = (average MOV + opponents' average MOV) / 2

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by bob

Ok, then let's knock Oregon out by having them lose twice for fun. Then who's in in those situations?

I think ND or KSU losing at this point knocks them out.

Assuming they win out, I think Bama is in. I'm just not sure who would be next in line.

The computers, as of last week, really seem to like Florida. That may slide a little after they beat a subpar opponent today, but that might give them the inside track.

Perhaps an even nuttier question is this: if Georgia beats Alabama, who do the Dogs play in the national championship game?

Yeah, I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

I think I asked this a few weeks back but I don't recall if anybody responded.

Hypothetical game: If Ohio State was eligible, and they beat Michigan next week, where would they be in the Notre Dame, Oregon, KSU rankings with a down Big Ten. I think they are overrated but I'd be curious to know where the rankings would have them.

Coming into the week the BCS computer polls have them ranked 11-5-8-6-8-5, which would give them a .770 for the computer segment, the same that LSU currently has at 7th. They're not included in either of the human polls that the BCS uses, but if we just want a rough estimate for where they'd be you could use the AP ranking twice instead of the Harris and Coaches poll. Not exact, but better than anything else. Doing so would put them at 0.7953, which would put at #7 in the BCS and have them just barely behind Florida.

[JonInMiddleGA]

34-10 Vandy going to the 4th quarter by the way.

I guess UT-Kentucky can be the Unemployed Coaches Bowl.

[Big Fo]

Originally Posted by bob

Ok, then let's knock Oregon out by having them lose twice for fun. Then who's in in those situations?

I think ND or KSU losing at this point knocks them out.

Assuming they win out, I think Bama is in. I'm just not sure who would be next in line.

I think they'll try and fix it somehow so there isn't another SEC rematch. If Oregon loses twice and Flordia beats Florida State, I think it'll either be Notre Dame or Kansas St. depending on the nature of their defeats.

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

Hypothetical game: If Ohio State was eligible, and they beat Michigan next week, where would they be in the Notre Dame, Oregon, KSU rankings with a down Big Ten. I think they are overrated but I'd be curious to know where the rankings would have them.

I'd put them fourth out of the four if they all went undefeated. Their schedule kind of sucks, of the teams they play I think only Nebraska and Michigan will end the season ranked.

[molson]

Wild Syracuse/Missouri game, 'Cuse a kickoff and 20 seconds away from pulling it out and becoming bowl eligible. Which these days, counts as a great season for them.

[JonInMiddleGA]

from the Knox News Sentinel twitter feed ... "With the fourth quarter yet to begin, UTAD Dave Hart is waiting on the elevator, apparently to exit the Vanderbilt Stadium press box. "

Yeah, I think we've all seen enough Dave.

[Buccaneer]

Woo hoo, go Orange. They exceeding my expectations this year.

[kingfc22]

KSU in bad shape tonight.

[Julio Riddols]

Tavon Austin seems to be a really good RB.

[kingfc22]

Hold onto the damn ball Stanford.

[Julio Riddols]

Also, looks like KSU was looking past Baylor or something. They're just getting stomped.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I guess this Baylor beatdown makes the fact that WVU just took the lead over Oklahoma even more interesting.

[Danny]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Tavon Austin seems to be a really good RB.

Looks at his ypc for the season

[miked]

I can't believe Miami and GT are playing for an ACC title game. I would love to see either of the 3 (FSU, UM, or GT) play RU in the Orange Bowl (if RU can manage to beat UL).

[JonInMiddleGA]

Wait, scratch that, OU is back in front.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by miked

I can't believe Miami and GT are playing for an ACC title game. I would love to see either of the 3 (FSU, UM, or GT) play RU in the Orange Bowl (if RU can manage to beat UL).

I'm pretty sure most teams in the country would love to find themselves facing GT in a bowl game. I mean, everybody likes to finish the season with a bowl win.

[kingfc22]

Bad decision by Shaw regardless if he made it.

You need a TD on that drive.

[kingfc22]

Put a fork in KSU.

Golden Domers rejoice for the second straight week.

[Scoobz0202]

I'm strangely saddened by KSU getting smoked. I have no connection to this team. Maybe I've had one too many Founder's Breakfast Stouts

[cuervo72]

Oh boy, ND. Whee.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Last time Vandy beat UT in Nashville was 1982.

The #1 song in the nation was "Truly" by Lionel Richie (which would be replaced by Toni Basil's "Mickey" a couple of weeks later).

[BillJasper]

K-State couldn't handle the pressure of being #1. What a shame.

[JonInMiddleGA]

OU-WVU turned into insanity, 4 lead changes in the final 7:33

[mauchow]

Incomplete I'd say -- didn't have control of it after his shoulder hit. Just barely bobbled it when it was in his hands.

[mauchow]

Wow, I am shocked..

[Easy Mac]

Wow

[Easy Mac]

Still. Oregon could score ten times in 90 seconds.

[mauchow]

14-14 with 1:34 left in the first quarter.. I mean, fourth quarter. Wait, 14-14? The OU I believe was close to 70. Woops.

[mckerney]

Every time I watch football I become more and more confused about what a catch is.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by mauboy1

Incomplete I'd say -- didn't have control of it after his shoulder hit. Just barely bobbled it when it was in his hands.

It really wasn't even a close call. The ball was clearly moving after the shoulder was out of bounds. I was actually laughing out loud at the announcers saying this was a close call.

That should be the last review the guy in the booth ever has.