Official College Football Thread - Week 10

[Buccaneer]

Continuously amazed at how accurate Luck is when throwing to receivers in stride, esp. in throwing to the correct side of the body. That's a critical skill to me for a QB, which I don't see a lot of.

[cartman]

Northwestern just got a big strike to go up 21-10 with 12 minutes left in the game.

[cartman]

Will A&M be the first team to hire separate first and second half coaches? It was 13-10 OU at the half, and with time still left in the 3rd quarter the score is 41-10 OU.

[DeToxRox]

Finally over the disappointment of the Michigan game. I figured it'd be close either way and it turns out I was right. The offense needs an identity but in all honesty I can't be too mad because it's still night and day over last year and there are players who are emerging. Blake Countess is going to be a damn good one before his time is done.

[RomaGoth]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Finally over the disappointment of the Michigan game. I figured it'd be close either way and it turns out I was right. The offense needs an identity but in all honesty I can't be too mad because it's still night and day over last year and there are players who are emerging. Blake Countess is going to be a damn good one before his time is done.

A couple more good recruiting years, especially on defense, and we should be back to elite status, especially as overrated as the BIG10 is.

[tarcone]

Go Hawks!
Great win. And a surprising one. Didnt see it. But it sounds exciting. And to end on the Iowa 3 yard line after 4 incompletions by Michigan. Wow.

[Matthean]

MSU is basically handed the Legends division.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Matthean

MSU is basically handed the Legends division.

In all honesty, I expect Iowa to win next week. They control their own destiny. Beat MSU, then likely beat Purdue and they play for the division vs Nebraska.

[tarcone]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

In all honesty, I expect Iowa to win next week. They control their own destiny. Beat MSU, then likely beat Purdue and they play for the division vs Nebraska.

Michigan St. struggles on the road. But Iowa is Bi-polar this season. It will be a battle.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Originally Posted by Matthean

MSU is basically handed whatever division they are in.

Get it right.

[JonInMiddleGA]

A guy I went to school with is covering the Bama-LSU game for FoxSports. About an hour ago he posted a picture of the stadium along with this comment

Approaching the world speed record for filling up a 102000-seat stadium. Like refugees behind a food truck.

[Matthean]

State has a physical run defense and that's what is needed against Iowa so I'm not willing to simply say Iowa wins although it will be difficult to win there. Let's not forget Nebraska and Iowa still have games they can possibly lose as well.

I think my curiosity in regards to Gardner is waning. He overthrows just about everything and his ability to read coverages can be timed with a sun dial. Robinson does really well in all of the phases of his game outside of his sheer mind numbing ability to not be able to actually throw the ball even near decently. Michigan's offense won't turn the corner until it has a QB go, "Hi. I'm your QB." I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Morris starts at some point as a freshman. Hell, if a top flight QB got recruited in this upcoming class, I could see him getting playing time next year as well. So frustrating to see an offense stuck in transition like this.

[MJ4H]

Just fucking lovely. Arkansas at least isn't playing flat in the first half, but holy shit. Dropped two literally wide open touchdown passes that 6th graders could catch, no points on each drive as a result. Also missed two field goals. 20 pts. left on the table in the first half. 20. Also, handed South Carolina 7 on a silver platter with one of the worst pick 6s I've seen. Still leading by 10 at halftime 24-14. Not exaggerating when saying this should be at least 38-7 at halftime.

Ugh.

[kingfc22]

Saban might want to put a little more effort in recruiting kickers.

[Tigercat]

One organizational aspect that Miles wins over Saban, Miles does an excellent job of recruiting special teams players. Considering how important a punter and a kicker can be, it is strange that going back to his LSU days Saban never placed a real emphasis on finding good kickers.

[Tigercat]

LSU QBs not looking good under pressure on the road tonight. I have a feeling Lee will pick himself up at some point in the game, and thanks to Bama FG kicking, he should have a chance to get LSU a win by that point.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Saban might want to put a little more effort in recruiting kickers.

Well, at least kickers who can hit from longer than 40.

Shelley is 11/12 from <40 this year, but 0/1 >40
Foster, tonight's culprit, is now 1/5 this season >40 (was 5/7 last year at >40)

At this point, longer than 40 you either go for it or punt.

[Tigercat]

No call on holdings happen all the time, but sooner or later the refs need to call one on Bama to keep them a little more honest. There are tons of them along that line right now. I know Danielson is seeing them because he expected one to finally get called there.

[MJ4H]

Well hooray. Another drive where we helped them with half the yards on the drive with penalties. 24-21 Arkansas. Jesus Christ. Halftime it was 250-50 total yards.

[Izulde]

So Boise State was already going to rape UNLV, right? Well, Tim Cornett, our #2 rusher, got suspended for the game along with Tani Maka, our leading tackler.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised to see Broncos win by 50.

[Matthean]

Just a frustrating half to watch 'Bama move the ball that well and get 3 points for it. LSU's red zone defense isn't really that good, and 'Bama is having a hell of a time getting in the red zone but starting deep in their own territory isn't helping.

[Tigercat]

LSU has allowed 9 TDs in 16 red zone trips by the opposition. Alabama has allowed 5 TDs in 9 red zone trips by the opposition. Nearly equal percentage, I wouldn't say that LSU's red zone defense isn't that good. (Scoring percentage against in the red zone is very overrated, in that it shouldn't be rated at all, only TD % should really matter. If you are a good enough defense to force more FGs and never have to make a goal line stand, it skews against you. A FG allowed in the red zone is a win.)

[B & B]

Roll Tide.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Originally Posted by Matthean

I think my curiosity in regards to Gardner is waning. He overthrows just about everything and his ability to read coverages can be timed with a sun dial.

Gardner is an unknown... He can't really mature as a QB as long as he isn't getting snaps. To run a few plays in practice as the backup/gimmick play guy isn't the same as getting 1st team reps during the week & facing an actual defense series after series on Saturday.

Michigan isn't going to make a switch at this point of the season, but it would be great if, after the bowl game, Robinson went to coach and said "My future isn't going to be as a QB, so let's see how I can help this team win simply as a weapon."

[MJ4H]

30-21 Arkansas over South Carolina after 3 quarters. Very frustrating game.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by MJ4H

30-21 Arkansas over South Carolina after 3 quarters. Very frustrating game.

I have to pull against you (for SEC East reasons), so that probably assures you of a win.

[mauchow]

I really hope the MNCG is not a rematch of this game. It's gotta be someone else.

[MJ4H]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

I have to pull against you (for SEC East reasons), so that probably assures you of a win.

Totally understand.

My blood pressure can't take this game, nor this team this season.

37-28 Arkansas, 8 and change left.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Not going to panic about the SEC East yet. Just going to need SC to beat Florida and Auburn to beat UGA and I believe that still keeps UGA out of the conference championship game.

Somebody that follows might check my math on that though.

[cschex]

LSU's o-line is the reason we're losing this game right now. How many damn false start penalties can you have on first and 10?

[Tigercat]

OL is getting schooled when it isn't an option run, and QBs can't make throws. And yet, LSU is in a position to fight to win this one. A lot of credit to having to play this defense on the road though, on a neutral/home field our QBs probably wouldn't be quite this awful. If LSU can even just survive this game with a win, even a seriously ugly win, they deserve to be #1. Defense is stepping up and competing, the offense needs to make a play now.

[kingfc22]

I say INT

[mauchow]

Here comes the big challenge - not that it matters, LSU will just do a three and out anyway and bama will get the ball back and kick a go ahead field goal.

[JonInMiddleGA]

That's a catch, not a pick.

[mauchow]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

I say INT

Agreed. WIlliams didn't have possession yet.

[RedKingGold]

That's a pick, not a catch.

[mauchow]

That behind the end zone angle confirms it for me - interception, easily.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Bullshit call, horrible interpretation & I honestly don't see how anyone - official or FOFC'er - not named Stevie Wonder could miss it.

[mauchow]

Really...?

[Tigercat]

He looked like he had it secured for a millisecond in the air, but it was being bobbled and unsecured (thanks to Reid's hands in there) by the time any part of his body hit the ground, Reid was the only one touching the ground with the ball secured.

[mauchow]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Bullshit call, horrible interpretation & I honestly don't see how anyone - official or FOFC'er - not named Stevie Wonder could miss it.

The behind the endzone view shows that the transfer had already begun before he hit the ground - he never had control of it.

[mauchow]

Nice job Maze..

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by mauboy1

Nice job Maze..

Shouldn't be playing if he can't catch that.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by mauboy1

The behind the endzone view shows that the transfer had already begun before he hit the ground - he never had control of it.

Unless I'm, quite literally, hallucinating, his back hit the ground with the ball in his hands. The play ends right there, and it's with him in possession of the football.

[Tigercat]

LSU defense might be getting worn down at this point. If Bama is smart they just run, run, run.

[JonInMiddleGA]

How the hell did ASU lose to UCLA?

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

UCLA over ASU? What?

Yep. ASU missed a FG as time expired apparently, UCLA holds on 29-28. Game-winning TD by UCLA with 49 seconds left.