2017 College Football Season thread - Page 8

tarcone · 09-15-2017, 08:29 PM

I thought Lovie was a defense guy. Their defense sucks.

tarcone · 09-15-2017, 09:23 PM

Just found out Illinois has 28 freshmen, redshirt freshmen playing.

They better grow up fast.

BishopMVP · 09-15-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CrescentMoonie

So...that whole Lovie Smith coaching a college team thing seems like just as bad of an idea now as it did when he was hired.

It's Illinois. Their previous head coaches were Tim Beckman, Ron Zook, Ron Turner & Lou Tepper, and they've had one real winning season since 2001. (On the plus side they made the Rose Bowl that year... On the minus side they were probably the worst B10 Rose Bowl team of this century.) Unless he's a fraud like Dungy at least Lovie shouldn't get the school sued for threatening injured players.

CrescentMoonie · 09-16-2017, 11:48 AM

MAC beating up Big12 so far today.

Atocep · 09-16-2017, 12:22 PM

Narduzzi's defense is going to end up giving up 800+ yards to Oklahoma State.

vex · 09-16-2017, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

Narduzzi's defense is going to end up giving up 800+ yards to Oklahoma State.

On pace to pass 1000 at this point.

General Mike · 09-16-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

Just found out Illinois has 28 freshmen, redshirt freshmen playing.

They better grow up fast.

I think Rutgers is pretty close to that number. Maybe a little less because of grad transfers, but close.

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 02:04 PM

Memphis is doing a job on UCLA. Up 41-38.

And great news: Northern Illinois beating Nebraska, 21-17 with 5:35 left in the game. Nebby about to go for a 4th down in NIU territory. GO LIL RED

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 02:05 PM

Michigan offense not very impressive. 22-13 over Air Force. 5 FGs.

Just saw a stat on UM. 1 TD in 10 red zone possesions this season. Ouch.

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 02:08 PM

Nebby fails on 4th down.

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 02:13 PM

80 uyards and 3 minutes for Nebby to win

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 02:16 PM

GO NIU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA. Nebby. Think your fans leave the 90s now?

JonInMiddleGA · 09-16-2017, 02:28 PM

Sumlin survives another week

MrBug708 · 09-16-2017, 02:29 PM

UCLA needs Josh Rosen to outscore what the defense gives up

CU Tiger · 09-16-2017, 03:01 PM

Memphis!

Eaglesfan27 · 09-16-2017, 03:02 PM

Rosen fails to deliver down the stretch and it looks like Memphis will beat UCLA.

MrBug708 · 09-16-2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Rosen fails to deliver down the stretch and it looks like Memphis will beat UCLA.

Ucla gives up 48 to Memphis and you blame Rosen.

Never change

Eaglesfan27 · 09-16-2017, 03:09 PM

He threw a pick with about 7 minutes left and had a chance to drive for the winning score. He failed both opportunities.

MrBug708 · 09-16-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

He threw a pick with about 7 minutes left and had a chance to drive for the winning score. He failed both opportunities.

I noticed your disappearing act during the TAMU game.

In this game, he also rallied UCLA from being down to the go ahead score on 3 different drives as well. But that doesn't fit your bizarre narrative.

Like I said, never change

larrymcg421 · 09-16-2017, 03:43 PM

I have no dog in this fight, but blaming Rosen for that game is just insanely ridiculous.

MrBug708 · 09-16-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

I have no dog in this fight, but blaming Rosen for that game is just insanely ridiculous.

He's an SC fan, so they tend to be insanely ridiculous

Eaglesfan27 · 09-16-2017, 03:46 PM

Rosen throws balls that should be picked when any pressure gets on him. If Howard didn't commit pass interference, he would have had a 3rd pick. He is not an NFL franchise QB. I agree that the defense blows and deserves plenty of blame for the loss.

mauchow · 09-16-2017, 03:48 PM

College football needs to do away with time stopping after first downs. That will speed up the game a little bit on all offense type games w no defenses.

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 04:17 PM

Im not one to complain about refs. BUT, these refs are terrible. 2 15 yard penalties get NT in position to score. One, our DE gets blocked into the QBs legs. The second, a late hit out of bounds when our guy barely touched the WR.

Our defense is horse crap right now. And our offense is not clicking.

But man, the refs are making this game almost unwatchable.

CrescentMoonie · 09-16-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Ucla gives up 48 to Memphis and you blame Rosen.

Never change

Two terrible INTs against a team that has no defense.

MrBug708 · 09-16-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Rosen throws balls that should be picked when any pressure gets on him. If Howard didn't commit pass interference, he would have had a 3rd pick. He is not an NFL franchise QB. I agree that the defense blows and deserves plenty of blame for the loss.

Jesus Christ you are one myopic poster. I'm guessing you opinion of Darnold is Sterling even though he's made more mistakes this year?

CrescentMoonie · 09-16-2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Jesus Christ you are one myopic poster

Pot. Kettle. Black.

Rosen's comeback against aTm included two TD passes that should have been picked off before that last pass that was sheer brilliance. He threw the ball around with no regard to avoiding INTs again today and threw away a win against another team with no defense. You blow smoke up his ass at an epic level. He's good, maybe very good if a good coach can get the bad habits out of him, but I see a lot of Kirk Cousins in him when there's pressure.

MrBug708 · 09-16-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CrescentMoonie

Pot. Kettle. Black.

Rosen's comeback against aTm included two TD passes that should have been picked off before that last pass that was sheer brilliance. He threw the ball around with no regard to avoiding INTs again today and threw away a win against another team with no defense. You blow smoke up his ass at an epic level. He's good, maybe very good if a good coach can get the bad habits out of him, but I see a lot of Kirk Cousins in him when there's pressure.

Pointing out that the defense gave up 48 to Memphis makes me myopic? I've never thought Rosen is perfect but to win games he needs to be perfect. He wasn't but if that's why you lost, it's not on Rosen. The offense had 6 TDs and over 600 yards of offense. Clearly we lost because of rosen

cuervo72 · 09-16-2017, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mauchow

College football needs to do away with time stopping after first downs. That will speed up the game a little bit on all offense type games w no defenses.

Yes, yes they do.

bronconick · 09-16-2017, 06:29 PM

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Eaglesfan27 · 09-16-2017, 06:33 PM

Can't believe Tennessee let that receiver get behind them.

JonInMiddleGA · 09-16-2017, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Can't believe Tennessee let that receiver get behind them.

Would it be more believable if I mentioned that the same coach responsible for the secondary in Knoxville this year is also the guy in charge of their "special" teams?

murrayyyyy · 09-16-2017, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Can't believe Tennessee let that receiver get behind them.

What I don't understand is it looks like the CB who was covering him dropped off him for the guy running across midfield and left his safety out to dry. So what if the guy catches a pass at the 50.

Eaglesfan27 · 09-16-2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by murrayyyyy

What I don't understand is it looks like the CB who was covering him dropped off him for the guy running across midfield and left his safety out to dry. So what if the guy catches a pass at the 50.

Agreed. Terrible coaching to not have that well defined.

HerRealName · 09-16-2017, 07:49 PM

That was as obvious of a target as it gets. Terrible form tackle there by Muse.

Brian Swartz · 09-16-2017, 07:59 PM

Weird season so far by Michigan. They're in trouble in terms of another 10-win season if they don't find more consistency in the passing game. Tarcone's totally right about their offense. Also, it has to be said that both Cincinatti and Air Force looked at least as good if not better against them than Florida. Defense does look pretty effective, but right now an 8-4 record would be my best guess. Even 7-5 isn't out of the question.

murrayyyyy · 09-16-2017, 08:24 PM

My night needs more cowbell...

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 08:43 PM

Iowa lost there top 2 RBs and their 2 freshmen Rbs just gashed NT.

If we can figure out how to get our O line to play, our offense will be dynamic.
This is the best group of young skill position players Ive seen at Iowa EVER.

Too bad our defense sucks

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 08:44 PM

Go Louisville.
Go Texas

digamma · 09-16-2017, 09:01 PM

That was a really quick confirmation of the USC TD. I thought the ball moved as he secured the ball right on the end line. What do I know? Or care really. This and the Vanderbilt game are the best ones on right now.

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 09:06 PM

Louisville/Clemson is a track meet. Even If they arent scoring.

HerRealName · 09-16-2017, 09:10 PM

Is it just my imagination or has the number of dropped passes dramatically increased this year?

cuervo72 · 09-16-2017, 09:16 PM

Duuuuuude, Texas. That's poor, man.

ISiddiqui · 09-16-2017, 09:18 PM

Wow, LSU. Just wow. That's terrible.

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MrBug708 · 09-16-2017, 09:20 PM

How is USC not up by more scores?

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 09:31 PM

Another overrated SEC team bites the dust

Easy Mac · 09-16-2017, 09:31 PM

If Van Jones watched college football, this is the game Lamar Jackson won the Heisman.

jbergey22 · 09-16-2017, 09:35 PM

You might think this game was being played in Clemson with how the calls have gone. On the other hand, the Clemson defense is too much for Louisville.

HerRealName · 09-16-2017, 09:44 PM

When hell finally takes Saban back, Dabo Swinney to Alabama is going to be depressing.

tarcone · 09-16-2017, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HerRealName

When hell finally takes Saban back, Dabo Swinney to Alabama is going to be depressing.

Yeah. Clemson and Alabama are heads above everyone else

09-15-2017, 08:29 PM	#351
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I thought Lovie was a defense guy. Their defense sucks. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-15-2017, 09:23 PM	#352
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Just found out Illinois has 28 freshmen, redshirt freshmen playing. They better grow up fast. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-16-2017, 02:04 PM	#358
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Memphis is doing a job on UCLA. Up 41-38. And great news: Northern Illinois beating Nebraska, 21-17 with 5:35 left in the game. Nebby about to go for a 4th down in NIU territory. GO LIL RED __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-16-2017, 02:05 PM	#359
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Michigan offense not very impressive. 22-13 over Air Force. 5 FGs. Just saw a stat on UM. 1 TD in 10 red zone possesions this season. Ouch. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15 Last edited by tarcone : 09-16-2017 at 02:06 PM.

09-16-2017, 02:08 PM	#360
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Nebby fails on 4th down. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-16-2017, 11:48 AM	#354
CrescentMoonie College Starter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth, the semi-final frontier.	MAC beating up Big12 so far today.

09-16-2017, 12:22 PM	#355
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Narduzzi's defense is going to end up giving up 800+ yards to Oklahoma State.

09-16-2017, 02:13 PM	#361
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	80 uyards and 3 minutes for Nebby to win __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-16-2017, 02:16 PM	#362
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	GO NIU!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA. Nebby. Think your fans leave the 90s now? __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

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09-16-2017, 02:29 PM	#364
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	UCLA needs Josh Rosen to outscore what the defense gives up

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CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Memphis!

09-16-2017, 03:02 PM	#366
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Rosen fails to deliver down the stretch and it looks like Memphis will beat UCLA. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-16-2017, 03:09 PM	#368
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	He threw a pick with about 7 minutes left and had a chance to drive for the winning score. He failed both opportunities. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

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09-16-2017, 03:46 PM	#372
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Rosen throws balls that should be picked when any pressure gets on him. If Howard didn't commit pass interference, he would have had a 3rd pick. He is not an NFL franchise QB. I agree that the defense blows and deserves plenty of blame for the loss. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 09-16-2017 at 03:48 PM.

09-16-2017, 03:48 PM	#373
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	College football needs to do away with time stopping after first downs. That will speed up the game a little bit on all offense type games w no defenses.

09-16-2017, 04:17 PM	#374
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Im not one to complain about refs. BUT, these refs are terrible. 2 15 yard penalties get NT in position to score. One, our DE gets blocked into the QBs legs. The second, a late hit out of bounds when our guy barely touched the WR. Our defense is horse crap right now. And our offense is not clicking. But man, the refs are making this game almost unwatchable. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

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bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	Will Lowery‏Verified account @jwlowery29 Gene Chizik on @SECNetwork right now "We’ve just got to get Butch a nice tie for when he’s sitting next to me up here on set next wknd"

09-16-2017, 06:33 PM	#381
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Can't believe Tennessee let that receiver get behind them. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-16-2017, 07:49 PM	#385
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	That was as obvious of a target as it gets. Terrible form tackle there by Muse.

09-16-2017, 07:59 PM	#386
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Weird season so far by Michigan. They're in trouble in terms of another 10-win season if they don't find more consistency in the passing game. Tarcone's totally right about their offense. Also, it has to be said that both Cincinatti and Air Force looked at least as good if not better against them than Florida. Defense does look pretty effective, but right now an 8-4 record would be my best guess. Even 7-5 isn't out of the question.

09-16-2017, 08:24 PM	#387
murrayyyyy College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Las Vegas	My night needs more cowbell...

09-16-2017, 08:43 PM	#388
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Iowa lost there top 2 RBs and their 2 freshmen Rbs just gashed NT. If we can figure out how to get our O line to play, our offense will be dynamic. This is the best group of young skill position players Ive seen at Iowa EVER. Too bad our defense sucks __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-16-2017, 08:44 PM	#389
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Go Louisville. Go Texas __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-16-2017, 09:01 PM	#390
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	That was a really quick confirmation of the USC TD. I thought the ball moved as he secured the ball right on the end line. What do I know? Or care really. This and the Vanderbilt game are the best ones on right now.

09-16-2017, 09:06 PM	#391
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Louisville/Clemson is a track meet. Even If they arent scoring. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

09-16-2017, 09:10 PM	#392
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	Is it just my imagination or has the number of dropped passes dramatically increased this year?

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MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	How is USC not up by more scores?

09-16-2017, 09:31 PM	#396
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Another overrated SEC team bites the dust __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	If Van Jones watched college football, this is the game Lamar Jackson won the Heisman.

09-16-2017, 09:35 PM	#398
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	You might think this game was being played in Clemson with how the calls have gone. On the other hand, the Clemson defense is too much for Louisville. Last edited by jbergey22 : 09-16-2017 at 09:37 PM.

09-16-2017, 09:44 PM	#399
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	When hell finally takes Saban back, Dabo Swinney to Alabama is going to be depressing.