NCAA 2006: MU Tigers

[MizzouRah]

Can I take the Missouri Tigers to a Big 12 title and possible National Champs? Will I start another dynasty only to lose interest after a few posts?

These questions and more will be answered.. as so far, this game has been quite a blast to play.

The setup:
NCAA 2006 PS2
AA Defaults
Penalties all at 99%
8 Min. Quarters

2005 Schedule:
Week 1 vs Arkansas State
Week 2 vs New Mexico
Week 3 vs Troy
Week 4 BYE
Week 5 vs Texas
Week 6 at Oklahoma State
Week 7 vs Iowa State
Week 8 vs Nebraska
Week 9 at Kansas
Week 10 at Colorado
Week 11 vs Baylor
Week 12 at Kansas State


* Since this is a season already in progress, I will recap the games that have been played so far as well as bring you up to speed on the recruiting process so far. I'll also spice this up with some graphical tables from dynastymanager.com as I have a subscription there, but don't have the time to enter all of the data to accurately do it justice on that website. *

[CraigSca]

Good luck, Todd - I'll be reading.

[MacroGuru]

Im reading this one as well.....

[MizzouRah]

Thanks guys! Expect some reading tonight as I recap the first 7 weeks.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'll be reading too. Good luck with the Tigers

[vex]

Also reading, just don't beat OU

[MizzouRah]

Team Goals:
- Beat Kansas
- Finish Top 3 in the Big 12
- Beat Nebraska

Needs:
QB (1)
DT (1)
CB (2)
FS (1)

Offense (* denotes starter):

Quarterbacks
#16 QB B. Smith SR(RS) (95) * [Impact Player]
#11 QB B. Coleman JR(RS) (84)
#14 QB C. Patton FR(RS) (80)

Running Backs
#20 HB M. Woods SO(RS) (86) *
#1 HB J. Jackson FR(RS) (76)
#7 HB E. Goldsmith FR(RS) (74)
#22 HB T. Temple SO Redshirted (80)

#15 FB K. Duncan FR(RS) (65) *

Receivers
#12 WR S. Coffey SR(RS) (88) * [Impact Player]
#86 WR B. Ekwerekwu JR (85) *
#80 WR C. Cosby SR(RS) (82) *
#3 WR W. Franklin SO Redshirted (78)
#85 WR G. Bracey SR(RS) (74) *
#21 WR J. Humphrey FR(RS) (72)
#31 WR D. Meade JR Redshirted (72)
#35 WR A. Hoskins JR(RS) (70)
#88 WR A. Britt SR(RS) (70)
#4 WR J. Ray SR(RS) (68)

#82 TE M. Rucker SO(RS) (89) *
#34 TE B. Barmann FR(RS) (72) *
#83 TE C. Coffman FR Redshirted (70)
#89 TE D. Howard JR(RS) (68)

Offensive Linemen
#79 LT T. Luellen SO(RS) (78) *
#75 LT K. Riggs FR(RS) (74)
#61 LT C. Brown FR(RS) (70)
#63 LT A. Saunders FR(RS) (65)

#52 LG T. Palmer SR(RS) (89) *
#76 LG R. Madison FR(RS) (68)

#77 C A. Spieker SO(RS) (85) *
#64 C J. Dirk FR(RS) (68)
#55 RG M. Cook JR(RS) (82) *
#78 RG M. Russell JR (74)
#74 RT J. Clinger JR(RS) (78) *
#67 RT L. Pintola JR (76)
#73 RT D. Lazaroff SO(RS) (68)


Two impact players, a good young offensive line, and a heisman hopeful QB. If we can stay healthy, I look for this offense to really take off. QB Brad Smith is a two edged sword.. a player who can pass and if nothing is there, run like a skilled RB. Should be a fun season with him at the helm and I hope he can compete for the heisman this year.

[jbmagic]

i will be reading too.

i hate that guy #86 WR B. Ekwerekwu JR (85) he kill me when i play him in an exhibition game vs UCLA

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by vexroid

Also reading, just don't beat OU

Fortunately OU is not on the schedule this year.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by jbmagic

i will be reading too.

i hate that guy #86 WR B. Ekwerekwu JR (85) he kill me when i play him in an exhibition game vs UCLA

Good for him!!

[MizzouRah]

Defense (* denotes starter):

Defensive Linemen
#48 LE X. Jackson JR (84) *
#50 LE E. Childress SR(RS) (76)
#91 LE C. Williams FR(RS) (70)

#39 RE B. Smith JR(RS) (82) *
#95 RE T. Corby FR Redshirted (78)
#38 RE S. Sulak FR(RS) (76)

#81 DT E. Stephens SR(RS) (84) *
#99 DT L. Williams SO(RS) (80) *
#93 DT G. Lane JR(RS) (80)
#60 DT S. Wheatley SR(RS) (72)
#72 DT K. Gregory FR Redshirted (68)

Linebackers
#15 LOLB M. Bacon JR(RS) (78) *
#56 LOLB E. Morris JR(RS) (70)

#33 MLB D. Harrington JR(RS) (88) * [Impact Player]
#3 MLB D. Richard JR(RS) (84)
#25 MLB A. O'Neal FR(RS) (65) (this is the kid who just passed away IRL)

#40 ROLB D. Ming SR(RS) (76) *
#18 ROLB S. Redmond FR(RS) (70)
#5 ROLB V. Alexander FR(RS) (65)

Backfield
#36 CB M. King SR(RS) (85) *
#1 CB C. Washington SR(RS) (82) *
#7 CB A.J. Kincade SR(RS) (78)
#32 CB A. Woodley SO(RS) (78)
#28 CB A. Casey FR(RS) (72)

#6 FS J. Simpson SR(RS) (91) *
#9 FS J. Scott SR(RS) (78)
#20 FS W. Moore FR(RS) (70)

#8 SS D. Overstreet JR(RS) (84) *
#31 SS Q. Wade SR(RS) (84)
#19 SS B. Massey JR(RS) (65)
#4 SS T. Cardoza SO(RS) (52)

Special Teams
#90 K A. Crossett SO(RS) (68) *
#10 P M. Hoenes JR(RS) (80) *


Missouri has had trouble in the past stopping the run and I hope to end that this year.. time will tell. I will play the role of MLB Derrick Harrington in our games, which should be fun considering he's an impact player.

[jbmagic]

do you control the qb and hb only on offense when you play?

[MizzouRah]

Week 1

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 F Arkansas St. 0 0 0 7 7 Missouri 13 7 14 14 48

Players of the Game:
J. Powell (Ark St): 5 Tkls (2 TFL), 2 Sks, FF
M. Woods (Mizzou): 23 Car, 151 Yds, 3 TD, 3 Rec, 38 Yds, TD

Missouri (1-0)
QB Brad Smith comes out in the fourth quarter with a torn shoulder muscle and will be sidelined for 9 weeks.


Week 2

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 F New Mexico 0 8 11 7 26 Missouri 17 7 7 7 38

Players of the Game:
G. Fulbright (UNM): 4 Tkls, 3 Int, 2 TD
M. Woods (Mizzou): 29 Car, 324 Yds, 4 TD, 3 Rec, 20 Yds

Missouri (2-0)
HB Marcus Woods tears it up on the ground and comes within 4 yards of breaking the school record for most yards rushing in a game - 328 set in 1978 by Tom Doll. Doll went on to rush for 1,536 yards.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by jbmagic

do you control the qb and hb only on offense when you play?

Yep.

[vex]

Ouch. Rough start losing Smith so soon.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by vexroid

Ouch. Rough start losing Smith so soon.

You're not kidding. I almost thought about resetting the game at that point.

As you will see, backup Brandon Coleman is going to go through some growing pains.

[MizzouRah]

Week 3

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 F Troy 7 10 17 10 44 Missouri 3 7 7 0 17

Players of the Game:
A. Ghent (Troy): 7 Tkl, 2 Int, TD
S. Coffey (Mizzou): 8 Rec, 198 Yds, TD

Missouri (2-1)
Is it just a coincidence my home town high school team is the Troy Trojans? QB Brandon Coleman had a rough game, particularly in the third quarter, where Troy extended a 7 point lead into a 24 point lead.


Week 4
BYE


Week 5

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 F Texas 7 7 7 21 42 Missouri 7 6 0 6 19

Players of the Game:
R. Killebrew (Texas): 7 Tkls (5 TFL), Sk, FF, TD
S. Coffey (Missouri): 3 Rec, 121 Yds, 2 TD

Missouri (2-2)
We hold on until the fourth quarter then the Texas crowd gets their team pumped up as they score 21 points to put the game away. After two great rushing games by Woods, he's been held by two good defensive teams.

[CraigSca]

Hmm...outscored 73-27 in the second half the last three games...perhaps the coach needs to strategize when it comes to the pep talk? Seriously...hard to overcome an injury like that, good luck with the rest of the season.

[MacroGuru]

Since you are only controlling QB and/or RB on offense, are there any particular house rules set up for play?

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by CraigSca

Hmm...outscored 73-27 in the second half the last three games...perhaps the coach needs to strategize when it comes to the pep talk? Seriously...hard to overcome an injury like that, good luck with the rest of the season.

Coleman has had some rough moments that have changed the momentum in games, that's for sure. I was still in my Brad Smith mode, so to speak, with Coleman, that I didn't realize I needed to change my gameplan with him at the helm. The next two games will reflect that change in the offensive gameplan.

When you give up interceptions for TD's, the game can take a massive swing in momentum.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

Since you are only controlling QB and/or RB on offense, are there any particular house rules set up for play?

Not really. I mean, I control the receiver when he catches the ball.. other than that, there's been no need for any house rules whatsoever.

[MizzouRah]

Week 6

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 F Missouri 0 0 0 7 7 Oklahoma St. 7 10 0 0 17

Players of the Game
O. Overstreet (Mizzou): 4 Tkls, Int, FR
P. Duren (Ok St.): 10 Tkls (3 TFL), 3 Sks, 2 FF

Missouri (2-3)
Who is this Duren kid? He was everywhere today and the Oklahoma State defense was everywhere holding us to a season low 7 points.


Week 7

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 F Iowa St. 7 7 3 0 17 Missouri 3 14 7 3 27

Players of the Game
B. Tinlin (ISU): 2 Rec, 43 Yds, 2 TD
B. Coleman (Mizzou): 12-20, 198 Yds, 10 Car, 39 Yds, 2 total TD

Missouri (3-3)
QB Coleman is finally starting to grasp this offense and we win a HUGE game vs Iowa State. Coleman was everywhere today and made even Brad Smith smile.

[JeeberD]

You MUST schedule UTEP next season...

[jbmagic]

and schedule UCLA too

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

You MUST schedule UTEP next season...

I will do my best for you Jeebs!!

[MizzouRah]

Recruiting Update:

DT K. Vincent - (Blue Ash, OH)
Interest Level: Even
% Points:20
# on list: 5th

QB T. Carroll - (Glen Burnie, MD)
Interest Level: +
% Points:25
# on list: 4th

CB K. Richardson - (Barboursville, WV)
Interest Level: NC
% Points:18
# on list: 3rd

QB P. Washington - (Moore, OK)
Interest Level: NC
% Points:20
# on list: 1st
(Pat to visit Columbia this weekend)

FS R. Parker - (Magee, KS)
Interest Level: NC
% Points:17
# on list: 4th


I would rather see T. Carroll come to Missouri than P. Washington, but I'd take both. Carroll is a pocket passer and Washington is balanced. Carroll has better disipline, potential, and rating grades.

[MizzouRah]

(Week 1 was a bye for me, so it's really Week 9 coming up)

Sports Illustrated
2005, Week 9

CRUSHED!
Cavaliers shock the Seminoles in rivalry upset.

Where Do They Stand?
The First Bowl Rankings of 2005 are unveiled.
1. Oklahoma (6-0)
2. USC (6-0)
3. Louisville (6-0)
4. Auburn (6-0)
5. Iowa (6-1)
6. Miami (5-1)
7. Virginia Tech (5-1)
8. Florida (6-1)
9. Colorado (5-1)
10. Tennessee (3-2)
11. Florida State (5-1)
12. Texas (4-2)
13. Michigan (5-2)
14. Boise State (5-1)
15. Georgia (4-2)

Rival Woes
Seminoles suffer humiliating upset at the hands of their bitter rival.
1. Oklahoma (6-0)
2. USC (6-0)
3. Louisville (6-0)
4. Auburn (6-0)
5. Iowa (6-1)
6. Miami (5-1)
7. Florida (6-1)
8. Virginia Tech (5-1)
9. Colorado (5-1)
10. Tennessee (3-2)
11. Boise State (5-1)
12. Florida State (5-1)
13. Michigan (5-2)
14. Georgia (4-2)
15. Texas (4-2)
16. Texas A&M (5-1)
17. South Carolina (5-1)
18. Purdue (4-2)
19. UAB (6-0)
20. Nebraska (5-1)
21. Texas Tech (4-2)
22. UCLA (4-2)
23. Ohio State (3-3)
24. Arizona State (3-3)
25. Fresno State (4-1)

Who is this Guy?
Tate has put up some impressive numbers being in the national spotlight
D. Tate - QB, Iowa
M. Leinart - QB, USC
E. Hinkel - WR, Iowa
C. Leak - QB, UF
O. Jacobs - QB, BGSU

A New Star?
The Player of the Week goes to Pata of Miami.
LE Bryan Pata (JR): 9 Tkls (4 TFL), 2 Sks, FF

Conference Clash!
Cardinals notch another W, this time against Big East foe West Virginia.



Up Next: vs
#20 Nebraska (5-1) at Missouri (3-3)
#10 Rushing Defense vs #5 Pass Defense

[Emiliano]

Cool! Go MIZZOU! Hey man, I love your dynasties. Loved that "Side-By-Side" franchise you did last year... Too bad you didn't go on. Go ahead with this one!!! I'll be reading.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Emiliano

Cool! Go MIZZOU! Hey man, I love your dynasties. Loved that "Side-By-Side" franchise you did last year... Too bad you didn't go on. Go ahead with this one!!! I'll be reading.

Thanks, really appreciate the kind words. Makes me want to play more when people are reading.

On the sbs dynasty, I remember that from when I was out of town last year, I was just thinking about that one when NCAA came out. LOL!

[Balldog]

Great read!

One question, how did you get the logos to show up in those box scores? When I post mine they don't show up, are you using dynastymanager.com's template?

[Balldog]

To bad EA didn't bother to include that good freshman QB they got, can't remember his name.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Balldog

Great read!

One question, how did you get the logos to show up in those box scores? When I post mine they don't show up, are you using dynastymanager.com's template?

Yes, that's the same one. I change the line of code where the logo(s) are listed and point them to the logo from yahoo.com.

[Eaglesfan27]

Very nice dynasty, Todd. Keep up the good work

[MizzouRah]

1st Quarter
Neb 20 yard field goal by Dyches - 5:27
Nebraska leads 3-0
Neb 3 yard run by Ross (Dyches Kick) - 2:36
Nebraska leads 10-0

2nd Quarter
Mizzou 24 yard field goal by Crossett - 6:23
Nebraska leads 10-3
Neb 48 yard field goal by Dyches - 2:57
Nebraska leads 13-3

3rd Quarter
Neb 50 yard pass from Taylor to Herian (Dyches Kick) - 1:06
Nebraska leads 20-3

4th Quarter
Neb 9 yard run by Ross (Dyches Kick) - 6:01
Nebraska leads 27-3
Neb 52 yard interception return by Bullocks (Dyches Kick) - 4:35
Nebraska leads 34-3
Nebraska 7 yard pass from Adams to Fluellen (Dyches Kick) - 3:15
Nebraska leads 41-3


Final Score: Nebraska - 41 Missouri - 3

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 OT F Nebraska 10 3 7 21 41 Missouri 0 3 0 0 3

Visitor GAME STATS Home 312 Total Yds 154 18 First Downs 9 119 Rushing Yds 28 39-2 Rushes-Fumb 30-4 3 Rushing TD 0 193 Passing Yds 126 14-25-2 Comp-Att-TD 12-30-0 3 Interceptions 2 4/12 3rd Down Conv. 2/15 16:54 Time of Pos. 15:06

Players of the Game
D. Bullocks (Neb): 2 Tkls, Int, TD
A. Kincade (Mizzou): 8 Tkls (6 TFL), 2 Sks, FF

Missouri (3-4)
We get smoked at home, and I have to hand it to Nebraska's defense, they played very well today, in fact.. the best defense I've come accross so far this season. Another Big 12 loss as well, shoot.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Very nice dynasty, Todd. Keep up the good work

Thanks. Wish I could get more than one game in a night. I'll be out of town until Monday night, then I'll be back at it again!!

[jbmagic]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Thanks. Wish I could get more than one game in a night. I'll be out of town until Monday night, then I'll be back at it again!!

i love your dynasty. you better return and continue this dynasty

better not abandon it like EHM, OOTP, TPB just kidding.

[Ragone]

You should really start playing chase patton mizzou.. nothing to lose at this point

either that or give your entire team atv's!

[CraigSca]

Very interesting read, Todd. I know you probably don't want to hear this, but it's refreshing to see someone not whip off 12-0 seasons right from the get-go. Will make winning with this team all the sweeter when it does finally occur.

[MacroGuru]

Yeah....Just so you know, these losses make me excited to get the game more....I hope to get a BYU dynasty going here soon.

[vex]

I agree with Craig and Dennis. It's nice to see someone lose at first, makes the game seem like more of a challenge and also makes it a better dynasty read.

[MizzouRah]

Thanks to all of you!! Makes me want to go home and play........................... just kidding!! I'm at the Lake of the Ozarks, high speed wireless is on the loose, and well, I have plenty of beer.

jbmagic,

I will NOT abandon this dynasty!

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Ragone

You should really start playing chase patton mizzou.. nothing to lose at this point

either that or give your entire team atv's!

Coleman looked so good vs Iowa St. I did play Patton in the 4th quarter, he has a great arm, but is not mobile at all.

[MizzouRah]

Recruiting Update:

**Tigers pull in QB commit**
QB P. Washington - (Moore, OK)
Caliber: ****
40 Time: 4.65
Field Awareness: C+
Arm Strength: A+
Throw Accuracy: C
Bench Press: 265
Squat: 415
Potential: Poor
Discipline: Poor
Throws: Left
(Playing in Columbia was clearly a deciding factor for Pat Washington)

QB T. Carroll - (Glen Burnie, MD)
Interest Level: NC
% Points:40
# on list: 4th

CB K. Richardson - (Barboursville, WV)
Interest Level: NC
% Points:35
# on list: 3rd
(Scheduled to visit campus Week 12)

FS R. Parker - (Magee, KS)
Interest Level: +
% Points:25
# on list: 3rd

Our first commit!! ..and after that drubbing we just received from Nebraska. I’m not sure if Washington will stay out of trouble though, but I guess I’ll have to take that chance.

[MizzouRah]

Sports Illustrated
2005, Week 10

LUCKY THIS TIME!
Tennessee survives a major scare against the rival Crimson Tide.

Trojans on the list?
USC gets the nod in latest Bowl Rankings.
1. Oklahoma (0.997)
2. USC (0.997)
3. Auburn (0.978)
4. Virginia Tech (0.975)
5. Louisville (0.972)
6. Tennessee (0.966)
7. Florida (0.964)
8. Michigan (0.958)
9. Florida State (0.932)
10. Boise State (0.927)
11. Texas (0.926)
12. Iowa (0.921)
13. Georgia (0.913)
14. Miami (0.902)
15. South Carolina (0.896)

Knocked Down!
#6 Hurricanes fall victim to an unlikely Georgia Tech team in ACC play.
1(1). Oklahoma (34) (7-0)
2(2). USC (23) (7-0)
3(4). Auburn (3) (7-0)
4(3). Louisville (1) (7-0)
5(7). Florida (6-1)
6(8). Virginia Tech (6-1)
7(10). Tennessee (4-2)
8(13). Michigan (6-2)
9(11). Boise State (6-1)
10(12). Florida State (6-1)
11(5). Iowa (6-2)
12(14). Georgia (5-2)
13(15). Texas (5-2)
14(6). Miami (5-2)
15(17). South Carolina (6-1)
16(19). UAB (7-0)
17(20). Nebraska (6-1)
18(9). Colorado (5-2)
19(22). UCLA (5-2)
20(23). Ohio State (4-3)
21(NR). Georgia Tech (5-2)
22(25). Fresno State (5-1)
23(NR). NC State (5-1)
24(16). Texas A&M (5-2)
25(NR). Kansas (5-2)

Mid-Season Form
The Hawkeyes are 6-2 and Tate is a big part of their success.
D. Tate - QB, Iowa
M. Leinart - QB, USC
O. Jacobs - QB, BGSU
E. Hinkel - WR, Iowa
L. Washington - HB, FSU

Mr. Clutch
Ainge leads Tennessee to victory over the upset-minded Crimson Tide.
QB Erik Ainge (SO): 20-28, 280 Yds, 5 TD

Still Unbeaten!
USC continues their perfect 7-0 mark with a conference win against Washington.


Up Next: at
Missouri (3-4) at #25 Kansas (5-2)
#4 Pass Defense (192.5) at #29 Pass Offense (302.7)

[MizzouRah]

1st Quarter
KU 47 yard field goal by Webb - 6:57
Kansas leads 3-0
Mizzou 33 yard field goal by Crossett - 4:07
Tied at 3-3
KU 8 yard pass from Barmann to Lamb (Webb Kick) - 1:09
Kansas leads 10-3

2nd Quarter
Mizzou 6 yard run by Woods (Crossett Kick) - 5:55
Tied at 10-10
KU 4 yard run by Green (Webb Kick) - 3:09
Kansas leads 17-10
KU 33 yard field goal by Webb - 1:13
Kansas leads 20-10

3rd Quarter
Mizzou 1 yard run by Duncan (Crossett Kick) - 0:50
Kansas leads 20-17

4th Quarter
KU 7 yard pass from Barmann to Simmons (Webb Kick) - 6:19
Kansas leads 27-17
KU 8 yard run by Green (Webb Kick) - 5:21
Kansas leads 34-17
KU 8 yard pass from Barmann to Fine (Webb Kick) - 3:33
Kansas leads 41-17
KU 11 yard pass from Barmann to Simmons (Webb Kick) - 3:14
Kansas leads 48-17


Final Score: Missouri - 17 Kansas - 48

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 OT F Missouri 3 7 7 0 17 Kansas 10 10 0 28 48

Visitor GAME STATS Home 232 Total Yds 414 17 First Downs 19 165 Rushing Yds 141 42-1 Rushes-Fumb 31-1 2 Rushing TD 2 67 Passing Yds 273 10-26-0 Comp-Att-TD 15-24-4 2 Interceptions 1 6/15 3rd Down Conv. 3/8 17:59 Time of Pos. 14:01

Players of the Game
M. Woods (Mizzou): 28 Car, 166 Yds, TD, 6 Rec, 13 Yds
A. Barmann (KU): 15-24, 273 Yds, 4 TD

Missouri (3-5)
Well, without Smith it's apparent we're not going to win many games. We can't run every play and neither of our backup QB's are ready to step in and complete some passes. Of course my OL was terrible today and could very well be the reason we're not completing many passes.

[Karlifornia]

Keep your chin up. Losing Smith was a killer, but your team will be back next year. Just think about all the new guys you're going to have

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Keep your chin up. Losing Smith was a killer, but your team will be back next year. Just think about all the new guys you're going to have

Yeah, it's tough when your QB can't pass.

[MizzouRah]

I wanted to get another game in tonight, but we're getting ready for vacation. I'll be gone from July 29th until August 8th or 9th, from there I'm back at NCAA 2006!