College Football Official Week 1 Thread

[Suicane75]

...dumb

[SirFozzie]

Do we officially sound the UPSET ALERT Horn for the first time?

#3 Oklahoma trailing 33-17 at the end of 3...

[CU Tiger]

Originally Posted by Suicane75

I wouldn't wanna be a Clemson fan in that stadium tonight. It could get ugly.

Nah. I've been to several games there including 2010 when Clemson went up 17 before gagging it away in Cam's NT year.

They were loud and passionate but no assholes. Unlike lots of places. Maryland and GT are two of the worst surprisingly. Not the loudeSt but just asshole fans.

[CU Tiger]

Loving seeing Houston turn up the heat on Oklahoma

[CrescentMoonie]

Northwestern trailing 22-21 against Western Michigan with 2:54 to go. NW QB fumbles into the end zone with the ball heading out of bounds. WM player dove and threw the ball back and NW covers for what looks like a TD. NW called for holding, so the TD wouldn't have counted, but the refs say WM player actually stepped out of bounds on the throw back so it's a touchback (being reviewed).

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Loving seeing Houston turn up the heat on Oklahoma

This will make the OSU game a must win. Oklahoma can't afford to start 1-2.

[jbergey22]

Typical Sooners. When ranked high they always disappoint. More so than the loss Oklahoma should be concerned that they really should have gotten beat by more points.

I think the Clemson/Auburn game will be a shootout.

[CU Tiger]

No idea what to expect from the Clemson D.
I expect Clemson to be able to score.

So a shootout seems possible.

I really don't like the team staying 90 minutes away. Throws schedule off.

[Suicane75]

Guys, Greg Ward is really a very great college quarterback.

[Suicane75]

Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Nah. I've been to several games there including 2010 when Clemson went up 17 before gagging it away in Cam's NT year.

They were loud and passionate but no assholes. Unlike lots of places. Maryland and GT are two of the worst surprisingly. Not the loudeSt but just asshole fans.

That's cool. I always just assume the worst of fans, being from Philly and all.

[Suicane75]

Iowa looking good. The Big 10 is scoring a lot of points today. Like lots.

[Butter]

The Big 10, aside from Wisconsin, are all playing garbage teams.

[JPhillips]

The LSU QB isn't very good.

I feel like that statement has been true for most of my lifetime.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by Butter

The Big 10, aside from Wisconsin, are all playing garbage teams.

People are always forgetting about Rutgers.

[Easy Mac]

Originally Posted by Butter

The Big 10, aside from Wisconsin, are all playing garbage teams.

Yeah, LSU is like if the garbage was on fire.

[Suicane75]

LSU is playing like they don't care.

[Suicane75]

Hey, why Oregon can't be winning against UC Davis?

[SackAttack]

LSU (5) losing and Oklahoma (3) lost.

Both of those teams are going to somehow remain in the championship picture, barring additional future losses, despite losing today.

Meanwhile, there's going to be a mid-major school that gets dismissed from even being considered because "look if you want to play for a championship, win all your games. Period."

TL;DR: the start of the college football season is the start of the biggest pile of steaming shit in American sports.

[Eaglesfan27]

UCLA's OL looks very bad. Making it a long day for Rosen.

[CU Tiger]

Ouch. Not a good start for Bronco at UVA.

[albionmoonlight]

Originally Posted by SackAttack

LSU (5) losing and Oklahoma (3) lost.

Both of those teams are going to somehow remain in the championship picture, barring additional future losses, despite losing today.

Meanwhile, there's going to be a mid-major school that gets dismissed from even being considered because "look if you want to play for a championship, win all your games. Period."

TL;DR: the start of the college football season is the start of the biggest pile of steaming shit in American sports.

For a country that, by and large, buys into the idea of meritocracy, obsession college football is a glaring exception to the rule.

That said, college football more closely resembles the way things actually work. We all pretend that success is completely based on merit. In reality, it is 50% merit and 50% reputation/expectations.

[TroyF]

That should be the end of that LSU OL NCAA career. #76

[Butter]

Originally Posted by SackAttack

LSU (5) losing and Oklahoma (3) lost.

Both of those teams are going to somehow remain in the championship picture, barring additional future losses, despite losing today.

Meanwhile, there's going to be a mid-major school that gets dismissed from even being considered because "look if you want to play for a championship, win all your games. Period."

TL;DR: the start of the college football season is the start of the biggest pile of steaming shit in American sports.

Hey guys, I found the guy who comments on the sports thread just to say"boo, sports!"

Your comments are noted and dismissed.

[CU Tiger]

The only thing I can think of is maybe he didn't see that he was ever down. I hope that was the case.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by TroyF

That should be the end of that LSU OL NCAA career. #76

Youd end his college career because of a late hit after a very frustrating moment? Wasnt exactly the dirtiest late hit Ive seen. He was following the QB. Who knows what he saw.

[CU Tiger]

Originally Posted by Butter

Hey guys, I found the guy who comments on the sports thread just to say"boo, sports!"

Your comments are noted and dismissed.

+1

[lungs]

Pleasantly surprised with the win! Looks like Dave Aranda isn't the only one that can coordinate that defense.

Still a rough schedule for the Badgers, but it's a good start.

FWIW I thought that personal foul at the end was 76 thinking the interceptor was still returning it.

[Easy Mac]

Seems it will be Alabama and the seven dwarves this year.

[jbergey22]

Shocking how inept the LSU offense was against Wisconsin. I guess the Badgers are once again underrated.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Youd end his college career because of a late hit after a very frustrating moment? Wasnt exactly the dirtiest late hit Ive seen. He was following the QB. Who knows what he saw.

No, that was garbage. PURE 100% garbage. He knew damned well what was going on. (I'm sure that'll be his BS excuse, but I'm not buying it for a second) He could have broke that guys neck. It was a cheap shot, it was intentional and it was only because his team lost the game. I have zero tolerance for that crap, zero. I don't care if everyone in society disagrees with me, he has no business being on a football field.

And before anyone says "but, but, but your team" I said Talib should have been ejected and suspended for games this season due to the face mask in the Super Bowl. Were that guy on my team, I'd hope the coach had the stones to do the right thing. (sadly, I know they wouldn't, especially if he was a guy who could help the team win)

[cuervo72]

Originally Posted by SackAttack

LSU (5) losing and Oklahoma (3) lost.

Both of those teams are going to somehow remain in the championship picture, barring additional future losses, despite losing today.

Meanwhile, there's going to be a mid-major school that gets dismissed from even being considered because "look if you want to play for a championship, win all your games. Period."

TL;DR: the start of the college football season is the start of the biggest pile of steaming shit in American sports.

But tradition.

edit: says the old guy who wants the Texans to be the Oilers

[Edward64]

Arkansas is only up by 1 against Louisiana Tech at the 2 min warning. AR is at 4th and inches at our 38 yard line. Looks like we are going for it.

Not a good sign for this year.

[Butter]

UCLA!

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by TroyF

No, that was garbage. PURE 100% garbage. He knew damned well what was going on. (I'm sure that'll be his BS excuse, but I'm not buying it for a second) He could have broke that guys neck. It was a cheap shot, it was intentional and it was only because his team lost the game. I have zero tolerance for that crap, zero. I don't care if everyone in society disagrees with me, he has no business being on a football field.

And before anyone says "but, but, but your team" I said Talib should have been ejected and suspended for games this season due to the face mask in the Super Bowl. Were that guy on my team, I'd hope the coach had the stones to do the right thing. (sadly, I know they wouldn't, especially if he was a guy who could help the team win)

Luckily for you that if everyone took your stance half of your beloved Broncos players would have never finished their college careers and probably never have been drafted. Its a physical game and some dirty things happen. If this player makes this a habit get him off the team. If hes the nicest guy in the world that had a bad moment forgive and move on.

[Edward64]

We made it. I would have kicked it so guess that was the right call. Not very impressive debut for Arkansas ... we always seem to start off slow at the start of the season.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by Butter

UCLA!

Wow! They looked dead 15 minutes ago. Rosen has caught fire!

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by Edward64

We made it. I would have kicked it so guess that was the right call. Not very impressive debut for Arkansas ... we always seem to start off slow at the start of the season.

Well, I guess better than LSU so I'll take it.

[Chief Rum]

Fun one in College Station

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Luckily for you that if everyone took your stance half of your beloved Broncos players would have never finished their college careers and probably never have been drafted. Its a physical game and some dirty things happen. If this player makes this a habit get him off the team. If hes the nicest guy in the world that had a bad moment forgive and move on.

OK, you made the statement, so go find me clips on half of the Broncos roster who made a play that dirty. College or Pro. Hell, go back to HS if you have to. I'm not joking.

I understand football is a physical game. I understand in the context of the game you can go too far. Von Miller had a nasty hit on Alex Smith a couple of years ago. Late and to the back. (note: I also advocated a suspension there) That was a late hit in the context of the game.

What just happened has zero to do with being too aggressive on a play or being physical. It had to do with a player losing his composure and cheap shotting a guy with a blind sided hit that could have caused serious bodily harm. It was assault. I've watched the replay. After the play, he's talking smack to Wisconsin players. All you have to do is look at Les's reaction. He knows what it was. ANYONE who watched that play knows what happened.

I'll drop it here. If you disagree with me, so be it. But I doubt very seriously you could find half of my beloved Broncos with a hit that dirty. I've watched more football in my life than I'd like to admit and I can think of very few situations that even come close to what I just saw. You are entitled to your viewpoint, I'm just way, way, way on the other side of it.

[Chief Rum]

OT!

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by TroyF

OK, you made the statement, so go find me clips on half of the Broncos roster who made a play that dirty. College or Pro. Hell, go back to HS if you have to. I'm not joking.

I understand football is a physical game. I understand in the context of the game you can go too far. Von Miller had a nasty hit on Alex Smith a couple of years ago. Late and to the back. (note: I also advocated a suspension there) That was a late hit in the context of the game.

What just happened has zero to do with being too aggressive on a play or being physical. It had to do with a player losing his composure and cheap shotting a guy with a blind sided hit that could have caused serious bodily harm. It was assault. I've watched the replay. After the play, he's talking smack to Wisconsin players. All you have to do is look at Les's reaction. He knows what it was. ANYONE who watched that play knows what happened.

I'll drop it here. If you disagree with me, so be it. But I doubt very seriously you could find half of my beloved Broncos with a hit that dirty. I've watched more football in my life than I'd like to admit and I can think of very few situations that even come close to what I just saw. You are entitled to your viewpoint, I'm just way, way, way on the other side of it.

I dont agree or disagree I dont know the kid or the situation to just throw him off team like that. Yes it was dirty but Ive seen plenty of great people do bad things. If you have the short leash on anything dirty that can happen on the football field you will be ending a lot of careers very fast. You really dont think half of your Broncos teams have had late hits/personal fouls/unsportsmanlike conducts penaltys in their career? If you draw a line in the sand you have to enforce it Mr Hardliner.

[SackAttack]

Originally Posted by Butter

Hey guys, I found the guy who comments on the sports thread just to say"boo, sports!"

Your comments are noted and dismissed.

Nah. I love sports.

But college football is, I'm sorry, a steaming pile of shit.

For all kinds of reasons, really. The double standard over whether or not you need to win ALL your games to be championship-eligible is just the tip of the iceberg.

My opinion of the sport only gets less complimentary from there.

Baseball? I'm down.

Hockey? Bring it on.

Soccer/Futbol/whatever you wanna call it? Right on.

American pro football? I hate that even when the sport is out of season, the Packers will get 10x the local media coverage of literally any other team from any other sport. But that's not a flaw with the sport. That's a flaw with the sport's fans and the media who cater to them because $$.

College basketball? It's not my favorite, I admit, but my issues with that sport rest primarily on the fact that power conference at-large schools don't have the same risk of being forced into the play-in game as a mid-major or small conference champion with an automatic berth does. But at least in basketball those schools still get the opportunity to chase the dream, while college football busily rearranges its deck chairs to make it LOOK like opportunities are being created when that's not actually the case.

College football is a steaming pile of shit. It's a sport that took decades to figure out how to determine a championship game that wasn't controlled by a bunch of rancid old white guys casting their top 25 ballots for TRADITION, and as soon as they had that system, began systematically stripping away the elements of it that didn't slobber all over the knob of TRADITION; eventually, they gave in to the tiniest possible playoff system, and stacked the deck so that an undefeated small school can still be ignored for a 1- or 2-loss power conference school, as long as that school has a sufficient number of worshipers at the altar of TRADITION.

Boo, sports? No. Boo this sport in particular? Absolutely.

[Atocep]

[Chief Rum]

I must have never really listened to Gary Danielson. This man is truly a dumbass

[jbergey22]

Boo to the only sport where week 1 to week 16 every game is important and each team tries their best to win each game. If only the professional sports in America could come up with a system where a bad teams fans would rather not lose games late in the season to get higher draft choices.

[Chief Rum]

Wait, does the ref have pink eye?

[Chief Rum]

Good game Texas A&M! It's a shame to lose that one but UCLA had all sorts of opportunities.

[TroyF]

UCLA goes down. Big win for A&M.

A lot of great stories to go with these upsets, but two of my favorites of week one so far:

James Connor scores a couple of TD's for Pitt.

Nick Chubb looks like he didn't lose a lot from that horrible injury. He's playing very well tonight. It's good to see that he's back. I hope he can stay healthy for awhile. Seems like a good kid.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by TroyF

I hope he can stay healthy for awhile. Seems like a good kid.

Loathe to say anything good about someone wearing that uniform but ... Chubb is a guy that pretty much no one is going to outwork.

Very old school work ethic, and a believer that "the ball ain't heavy".

[Dutch]

Originally Posted by TroyF

UCLA goes down. Big win for A&M.

A lot of great stories to go with these upsets, but two of my favorites of week one so far:

James Connor scores a couple of TD's for Pitt.

Nick Chubb looks like he didn't lose a lot from that horrible injury. He's playing very well tonight. It's good to see that he's back. I hope he can stay healthy for awhile. Seems like a good kid.

Yep, glad to see him back.

Speaking of upsets: Mississippi State missing Dak Prescott already....back to the old Bulldogs.