Official College Football Week 2 Thread

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Originally Posted by TroyF

ummmm, wow. Eminem getting interviewed by Brent Musburger. Never thought I would see that. . .

Muted & went away.

[tarcone]

I miss the 3-3-5. What a great idea for the B1G.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

Lots of hope for IU to get a bowl bid for the first time in 6 years…but a 51-45 loss to Navy today puts a dent in that. They have no defense to speak of. This loss makes the Missouri game a must win and I thought that would be the tougher game.

IU Football…the tradition of mediocrity continues!

Yep. Defense just couldn't get stops (or get a call on anything that was close). Sudfeld got the offense going, but without stops, hard to come back. Very disappointing and frustrating loss.

[BishopMVP]

I like Amir Carlisle a lot. "Speed" back, but he runs downhill and hits the hole immediately. No dancing behind the line and trying to avoid getting hit.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I do like seeing Michigan defenders actually tackle.

[Crapshoot]

So I'm no expert, but should a school like Texas which basically mints money in college football be losing games to BYU?

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

I do like seeing Michigan defenders actually tackle.

Yeah. As much flack as the idea of a 3-3-5 got, it was really just horrible fundamentals that would have exposed those players in any alignment. I feel like Gary Patterson could field a 3-3-5 and succeed in the B1G.

[cartman]

College Football is a strange beast. Texas was up 14-10 over BYU, got a 3 and out, but got a roughing the punter call and since then BYU has scored 17 unanswered, and Texas has once again forgotten how to tackle.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

So I'm no expert, but should a school like Texas which basically mints money in college football be losing games to BYU?

The BYU QB is 4-18, 62 yards, 0 TD and 1 INT.

And BYU racked up over 400 total yards in the first half.

That same QB rushed for 166 yards on 12 carries with 2 TD's.

Insanity.

[Crapshoot]

Originally Posted by TroyF

The BYU QB is 4-18, 62 yards, 0 TD and 1 INT.

And BYU racked up over 400 total yards in the first half.

That same QB rushed for 166 yards on 12 carries with 2 TD's.

Insanity.

hahahaha - that's awesome.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by TroyF

The BYU QB is 4-18, 62 yards, 0 TD and 1 INT.

And BYU racked up over 400 total yards in the first half.

That same QB rushed for 166 yards on 12 carries with 2 TD's.

Insanity.

this is why college football is awesome

[tarcone]

I swear Michigans offense is 2 guys. When does ND adjust? Or is there an adjustment to make?

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

hahahaha - that's awesome.

You have no idea how awesome

[cuervo72]

Well that was fucking dumb.

[Lathum]

Wow, what a dumb play by the Michigan QB. Herbstreit is beside himself.

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

Well that was fucking dumb.

That's an understatement.

[EagleFan]

Dumb challenge by Michigan too.

[EagleFan]

Will lose a timeout and ND gets to try that extra point that they missed again.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

That was painful

[Matthean]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Tuitt added like 20-25 pounds in the offseason, basically so he'd be ready for the NFL, but it's cost him quickness an he's not as good as last year.

Seemed fine on the INT.

[bhlloy]

He's been doing those double backs into traffic all night, was only a matter of time before he fumbled or took a massive loss. If he wants to be a pro style QB, just take the sack.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Now learn from it, get out there and play.

Better to make a mistake like that up by two TD's early in the season...

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by Lathum

this is why college football is awesome

That college football is full of QBs no better than Tebow?

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

That college football is full of QBs no better than Tebow?

what a sad way to look at it. So half empty.

[bob]

I think canceling this series is the right move for the health of the fans. Heart attacks caused by this series.

[Matthean]

It will be interesting to see when three of Michigan's best offensive players return or not after that last series.

[Vegas Vic]

Montana State from the FCS blows a 30-19 fourth quarter lead to SMU and loses 31-30 on a touchdown in the final 12 seconds.

[bob]

That was a total bs pass interference on ND.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Originally Posted by bob

That was a total bs pass interference on ND.

agreed. but i'll take it.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Nice!

It's always good to beat Notre Dame and especially sweet to beat them tonight.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I have to say... 98 looks good on Gardner.

[TroyF]

Well, quite the interesting night of football. The Golden Domers and Texas can both forget about title runs. A QB who is 9-26 will be a star by tomorrow morning. Paul Richardson of CU had a second 10+ catch, 200+ yard day in succession. (against terrible competition, but that's still a lot of yards and TD's in two games) Baylor and Texas Tech is going to be must watch TV later in the year.

One other thing. . . For years now I have heard how players just can't help themselves, they can't turn away from hits to the head at the last minute. Even if they could stop it, the quality of the game would be ruined.

Well, with the suspensions in play, I watched football all day and didn't see a hit to the head. I didn't see a defenseless WR take a shot the head or chest with the crown of a helmet. I didn't see 8 players being carted off on stretchers holding their heads.

And in my opinion, the level of play was good. I enjoyed all the games. Maybe that will change next week, but I kind of doubt it.

[Matthean]

Texas hasn't been the same since they lost the title game. Despite what talent they bring in, they still under achieve.

[Crapshoot]

Originally Posted by Matthean

Texas hasn't been the same since they lost the title game. Despite what talent they bring in, they still under achieve.

Right, for those of you who are diehards, how does Mack Brown get a free pass? I thought Texas was as football crazy as the SEC territory - how aren't there people calling for his head after the disaster seasons they have had repeatedly especially given the resources? Or do they just get less attention, despite being "Texas"?

[cartman]

Hats off to BYU. They took Texas to the woodshed. The defense was simply atrocious. Since Manny Diaz has come in, they simply have forgotten how to tackle.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Right, for those of you who are diehards, how does Mack Brown get a free pass? I thought Texas was as football crazy as the SEC territory - how aren't there people calling for his head after the disaster seasons they have had repeatedly especially given the resources? Or do they just get less attention, despite being "Texas"?

They've gone 5-7, 8-5 and 9-4 since the BCS game. Not sure how you can say those are repeated disaster seasons. Yes, they aren't up to the standard set during the previous decade, but far from disasters (except for the 5-7 season). He's been to two BCS title games, winning one, and has won two other BCS games. If they aren't in contention for the Big 12 title (and based on how the defense played tonight, that isn't looking likely), then the hot seat gets cranked up.

[Crapshoot]

Originally Posted by cartman

They've gone 5-7, 8-5 and 9-4 since the BCS game. Not sure how you can say those are repeated disaster seasons. Yes, they aren't up to the standard set during the previous decade, but far from disasters.

Sorry, I meant by Texas standards - ie, aren't they judged on the same scale as an Alabama or an LSU or a USC? If not, mea culpa - its actual intellectual curiousity for me.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Sorry, I meant by Texas standards - ie, aren't they judged on the same scale as an Alabama or an LSU or a USC? If not, mea culpa - its actual intellectual curiousity for me.

They are. And a lot of emphasis was put on this season. If they don't turn it around then he might be gone after this season. But he's earned the chance to try it his way, considering how much success he's had since coming to Texas.

[Vegas Vic]

After week two, I think it's safe to assume that the Big Twelve won't be a factor in the National Championship this year.

[cartman]

I wonder if Chizik wants to come back to Austin to be a DC again.

[BYU 14]

Watching the BYU run game tonight was almost orgasmic. 550 yards!

[Matthean]

Michigan's band played "The Chicken Dance" after the game in reference to Hoke saying the Irish were chickening out of the series.

[kingfc22]

USC is not good.

[TroyF]

One word to describe the USC offense:

Pitiful
Disgrace
Comical
Seriously?
KiffinLOL
Wow


I don't know how any USC fan could defend Kiffin at this point. This is a joke. I thought they looked awful in game one, but understood they might need time to gel. This? I'm not a USC fan at all, but this doesn't even give me a lot of joy. This is just painful to watch.

[JonInMiddleGA]

That Wittek, he's no Jonathon Crompton apparently

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

That Wittek, he's no Jonathon Crompton apparently

Well, didn't expect that one. As I said in the previous post, I don't see how anyone can defend Kiffin at this point, though I'm sure Cowherd will try.

[Matthean]

Isn't USC done with their NCAA penalties after this year? Seems like a perfect time to bring in a new coach knowing it might take a couple years to restock the talent pool.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by TroyF

Well, didn't expect that one.

And I'm not sure how clear/unclear what I meant was at this point ... unless you remember that I consider the 2008 version of Crompton the single worst college quarterback I've ever seen (yes, that includes Reggie f'n Ball ... he was demoted to most maddening after Crompton claimed the worst ever title).

But by 2009, someone Kiffin magically transformed him into at least a reasonable facsimile of an actual QB.

I despise the sumbitch, but that's about as much of a coaching miracle as I can recall. If he could do it with him but not with Wittek then, well, damn that guy must suck.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Sorry, I meant by Texas standards - ie, aren't they judged on the same scale as an Alabama or an LSU or a USC? If not, mea culpa - its actual intellectual curiousity for me.

As an outsider, maybe the intensity goes more towards HS football than college in that state? And, fwiw, all 3 of the programs you list have had a terrible stretch in the past 20 years. Great programs will always rebound, and usually do so faster than others, but every team has its down years.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

And I'm not sure how clear/unclear what I meant was at this point ... unless you remember that I consider the 2008 version of Crompton the single worst college quarterback I've ever seen

Watch a UMass game. Please. I'm actually curious how you would describe the level of ineptitude at this point - our best quarterback was the 3rd best quarterback on his HS team. A Massachusetts HS team that finished 4-6.