Official College Football Week 3 thread

cartman · 09-11-2012, 08:59 AM

There are three matchups of ranked teams this weekend:

USC at Stanford
Notre Dame at Michigan State
Florida at Tennessee

The games kick off this week on Thursday night, with Rutgers playing South Florida.

MrBug708 · 09-11-2012, 09:05 AM

UCLA Houston...hopefully a blowout

Matthean · 09-11-2012, 09:19 AM

Well, 'Bama at Arkansas would have been interesting.

Logan · 09-11-2012, 09:27 AM

Nervous for Thursday. The Rutgers offense has been so ridiculously vanilla, with the passing game pretty disjointed. I'm hoping it was to keep everything simple prior to USF (huge conference game) and Arkansas, but I'm worried Nova just can't be relied upon.

The defense will be fun to watch, for all you "I can't believe I have to watch the Big East on a Thursday night" people.

Ksyrup · 09-11-2012, 09:35 AM

FSU plays a real team finally - Wake Forest. Their coach is actually good so this game makes me nervous, since we've played a couple of HS freshman teams as warm-ups.

bronconick · 09-11-2012, 09:36 AM

How has someone not thrown like $4 million at Grobe? The man is a sorcerer.

mauchow · 09-11-2012, 10:12 AM

Wisconsin needs to start showing signs of life on the offensive line front. Perhaps the markeson firing does that.

cadmus2166 · 09-11-2012, 11:35 AM

I normally hate scheduling cupcakes, but I'm glad Michigan is playing UMass this week. Both lines need to get some things sorted out.

cartman · 09-11-2012, 11:41 AM

Doesn't look like my buddies and I will be making the road trip to Oxford. I'm bummed, as I've heard that The Grove is one of the top pre-game experiences in all of college football.

MacroGuru · 09-11-2012, 01:20 PM

Saturday Night, 10pm EST BYU @ Utah. (Will be on ESPN2)

BYU is ranked at 25 in the AP poll. Utah just experienced a major upset, losing to Utah State.

BYU is like 13-0 to Utah when playing them as a ranked vs unranked team.

Utah's starting QB just ended his career due to injuries and it looks they MIGHT be without their starting RB. Combine this with a bad OL and it may work out in our favor.

However, it is the last Holy War (until 2016, and who knows after getting their ass kicked at Utah State) and I don't expect this game to be a blowout like last season where we stunk it up and lost 54-10. I see this one being a slugfest and probably a 24-21 game with BYU kicking the game winner.

BishopMVP · 09-11-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

The defense will be fun to watch, for all you "I can't believe I have to watch the Big East on a Thursday night" people.

Considering the display Pitt put on last week, can you blame them?

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Originally Posted by cadmus2166

I normally hate scheduling cupcakes, but I'm glad Michigan is playing UMass this week. Both lines need to get some things sorted out.

I hate that we finally made the move up and with it's our least talented team in at least 10 years due to the incompetence of the previous coach. If Tre Roberson had 114 and 2 TD's on 5 carries before being injured, I can't imagine we can stop Denard Robinson. (Ans yes, both lines are probably our biggest weakness unless you want to say QB where we have 2 FR battling it out.)

tarcone · 09-11-2012, 06:51 PM

Iowa to lose to UNI this weekend. The only way Iowa wins is if we get a STs touchdown and a defensive TD. sigh.

Go Hawks!

Logan · 09-11-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Considering the display Pitt put on last week, can you blame them?

A-C-C!

Poli · 09-11-2012, 07:57 PM

Glad to have Tennessee in the top 25 again. It's been a while.

Big Fo · 09-11-2012, 08:09 PM

I just looked it up and am surprised that Michigan State is only favored by six (at home) over Notre Dame.

I didn't really like the sudden fourth quarter QB switch ND pulled last week although I have to admit it worked out.

Matthean · 09-11-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I just looked it up and am surprised that Michigan State is only favored by six (at home) over Notre Dame.

The games tend to be close and ND can pass the ball so they have a shot at taking them down.

MizzouRah · 09-11-2012, 10:06 PM

Making of the new Mizzou helmets:

Video: Putting Together the New Missouri Helmet

MrBug708 · 09-11-2012, 10:18 PM

I might actually be rooting for Mizzou this week

BishopMVP · 09-12-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I just looked it up and am surprised that Michigan State is only favored by six (at home) over Notre Dame.

I didn't really like the sudden fourth quarter QB switch ND pulled last week although I have to admit it worked out.

ND was claiming after the game that Golson bruised his hand on the 4th quarter fumble and is still the starter... knowing Kelly's track record, I don't really buy it, but they're at least claiming it was due to injury.

Ksyrup · 09-12-2012, 06:51 AM

Kelly said that injury or not, the plan was for Rees to come in for the last drive. Which seems bizarre.

cartman · 09-12-2012, 07:25 AM

Utah's QB Jordan Wynn announces he is stepping away from football after an injury last weekend will lead to his 4th shoulder surgery.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...l?sct=cf_t2_a6

MacroGuru · 09-12-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Utah's QB Jordan Wynn announces he is stepping away from football after an injury last weekend will lead to his 4th shoulder surgery.

Utah QB Jordan Wynn says he has no regrets about retiring - NCAA Football - SI.com

Yeah ....Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - Official College Football Week 3 thread

But their backups Hays and Wilson I think are better than Wynn. I only think he was in there due to experience. He looked horrible up until the injury in the game.

MizzouRah · 09-12-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

I might actually be rooting for Mizzou this week

Yeah baby!

cartman · 09-12-2012, 11:22 AM

I'm surprised this didn't get a little more press. When Muschamp was asked after the game about Florida's 20-17 win at College Station, he said "You come in here to this environment and to be able to disappoint these people is a lot of fun." This was after he said something earlier in the week to the effect that if you've been to College Station, it would be the only time you'd go.

Texas A&M blows it in SEC debut - Houston Chronicle

Matthean · 09-12-2012, 01:34 PM

Looks like more players for LSU are sitting due to academics. Only one seemed to be a starter and they hadn't played yet anyway.

LSU Tigers' Tahj Jones, three other players ruled ineligible for season - ESPN

Atocep · 09-12-2012, 03:52 PM

West Virginia's Daron Roberts' unlikely path to college coaching - SI.com - Magazine

A cool story and short video on WVU assistant Daron Roberts. A guy that is a Harvard Law graduate that walked away from law the day he was supposed to take the bar to attempt to be a football coach.

TCY Junkie · 09-12-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

West Virginia's Daron Roberts' unlikely path to college coaching - SI.com - Magazine

A cool story and short video on WVU assistant Daron Roberts. A guy that is a Harvard Law graduate that walked away from law the day he was supposed to take the bar to attempt to be a football coach.

The guy wanted to be governor of Texas....... Starting to show some intelligence getting out of politics. The biggest thing is he seems passionate about football which is always welcomed.

Ksyrup · 09-13-2012, 12:11 PM

Well, one of Penn State's back-up kickers just quit the team, so I assume that means he was less than thrilled with the decision to let Ficken keep kicken'.

General Mike · 09-13-2012, 12:33 PM

Rutgers gonna lose big tonight

Logan · 09-13-2012, 02:09 PM

We win if Nova is just decent. I'm not sure I expect him to be, so that's where I stand as far as a prediction. Oh, and Daniels will shit the bed once again.

Matthean · 09-13-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Well, one of Penn State's back-up kickers just quit the team, so I assume that means he was less than thrilled with the decision to let Ficken keep kicken'.

A starting WR walked as well.

Logan · 09-13-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

A starting WR walked as well.

It's believed that he was actually kicked off the team, if that matters. He reached out to Rutgers earlier to see if there was interest in him transferring, but there wasn't (he originally verbaled to RU along with Gerald Hodges and Jordan Hill, and all 3 flipped to PSU back in 2009).

General Mike · 09-13-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

We win if Nova is just decent. I'm not sure I expect him to be, so that's where I stand as far as a prediction. Oh, and Daniels will shit the bed once again.

Yeah probably. Nova doesn't even have to be decent, just no bad turnovers. I was just depressed at work earlier. Think we have a decent shot to win this one, and wouldn't be shocked if we put up some points on them.

B & B · 09-13-2012, 04:56 PM

I dont know how to say this other than

Gary Nova sucks as a quarterback

General Mike · 09-13-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by B & B

I dont know how to say this other than

Gary Nova sucks as a quarterback

I've seen worse

JonInMiddleGA · 09-13-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

I've seen worse

Reggie Ball says hi

General Mike · 09-13-2012, 05:12 PM

So does Tino S.

larrymcg421 · 09-13-2012, 05:16 PM

I see your Reggie Ball and Tino Sunseri and raise you a Kirby Freeman.

General Mike · 09-13-2012, 05:23 PM

Every QB at UConn not named Dan Orlovsky

bronconick · 09-13-2012, 06:23 PM

Drew Weatherford.

Ksyrup · 09-13-2012, 06:25 PM

Who was that one guy... Jarrett Jones? So bad Bobby had to bring the starters back in 5 minutes into the 2d half against Duke. This was like 2001 or so. His flame out paved the way for Chris Rix.

bronconick · 09-13-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Who was that one guy... Jarrett Jones? So bad Bobby had to bring the starters back in 5 minutes into the 2d half against Duke. This was like 2001 or so. His flame out paved the way for Chris Rix.

/googles

Worse. 1999. How awful can you be to suck against Duke with that team? Then he got booted out of school in January 2001 when he would have been the starter.

General Mike · 09-13-2012, 07:43 PM

This game is ugly

Ksyrup · 09-13-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bronconick

/googles

Worse. 1999. How awful can you be to suck against Duke with that team? Then he got booted out of school in January 2001 when he would have been the starter.

Yep, that was it. Jared Jones was the name (I was close). He was the beginning of the end in terms of QBs. He was the heir apparent, and when he flopped, Chris Rix stepped into the black hole at QB, and then Adrian McPherson flamed out, Joe Mauer played baseball, and Jeff Bowden happened... and here we are 12 years later.

Atocep · 09-13-2012, 09:45 PM

After 5 years at USF BJ Daniels is still playing sandlot football.

Swaggs · 09-13-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

After 5 years at USF BJ Daniels is still playing sandlot football.

It seems like they have had like two QBs (Daniels and Grothe) for their entire existence.

General Mike · 09-13-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

It seems like they have had like two QBs (Daniels and Grothe) for their entire existence.

Pat Julmiste too and he was garbage too.

digamma · 09-13-2012, 10:49 PM

Something you don't see very often: Ga Tech QB Tevin Washington will wear #40 on Saturday against UVA in honor of senior Yellow Jacket Julian Burnett, who suffered a career ending injury in the Sun Bowl last year. The seniors on the team have been rotating who wears his jersey and it is Washington's turn.

Logan · 09-14-2012, 04:51 AM

Very happy with the win. Nova was very solid especially in the second half. Amazing how much better a QB can look when he steps into his throws. He still sails his passes on most out routes but he used the middle of the field much better last night.

Jawan Jamison's game winning run was awesome.

Amazing that one of my biggest concerns is now the punter. Justin Doerner was a monster last season and has been awful so far.

And I'm sad we'll never get to play BJ Daniels again.

Logan · 09-14-2012, 05:43 AM

Sorry, I'm re-watching the game before work (yep) and just got to Jamison's game icing run.

Jesse Palmer: "I play Playstation at home, this is the definition of the circle button". Rece: "For some of us it's the B button"

09-11-2012, 09:19 AM	#3
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Well, 'Bama at Arkansas would have been interesting. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

09-11-2012, 09:35 AM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	FSU plays a real team finally - Wake Forest. Their coach is actually good so this game makes me nervous, since we've played a couple of HS freshman teams as warm-ups. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-11-2012, 11:41 AM	#9
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Doesn't look like my buddies and I will be making the road trip to Oxford. I'm bummed, as I've heard that The Grove is one of the top pre-game experiences in all of college football. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 09-11-2012 at 01:21 PM. Reason: can't get my grammar right

09-11-2012, 01:20 PM	#10
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Saturday Night, 10pm EST BYU @ Utah. (Will be on ESPN2) BYU is ranked at 25 in the AP poll. Utah just experienced a major upset, losing to Utah State. BYU is like 13-0 to Utah when playing them as a ranked vs unranked team. Utah's starting QB just ended his career due to injuries and it looks they MIGHT be without their starting RB. Combine this with a bad OL and it may work out in our favor. However, it is the last Holy War (until 2016, and who knows after getting their ass kicked at Utah State) and I don't expect this game to be a blowout like last season where we stunk it up and lost 54-10. I see this one being a slugfest and probably a 24-21 game with BYU kicking the game winner. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future" Last edited by MacroGuru : 09-11-2012 at 01:20 PM.

09-11-2012, 07:57 PM	#14
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Glad to have Tennessee in the top 25 again. It's been a while. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-11-2012, 09:05 AM	#2
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	UCLA Houston...hopefully a blowout

09-11-2012, 09:27 AM	#4
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Nervous for Thursday. The Rutgers offense has been so ridiculously vanilla, with the passing game pretty disjointed. I'm hoping it was to keep everything simple prior to USF (huge conference game) and Arkansas, but I'm worried Nova just can't be relied upon. The defense will be fun to watch, for all you "I can't believe I have to watch the Big East on a Thursday night" people.

09-11-2012, 09:36 AM	#6
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	How has someone not thrown like $4 million at Grobe? The man is a sorcerer.

09-11-2012, 10:12 AM	#7
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Wisconsin needs to start showing signs of life on the offensive line front. Perhaps the markeson firing does that.

09-11-2012, 11:35 AM	#8
cadmus2166 Mascot Join Date: Mar 2012	I normally hate scheduling cupcakes, but I'm glad Michigan is playing UMass this week. Both lines need to get some things sorted out.

09-11-2012, 06:51 PM	#12
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Iowa to lose to UNI this weekend. The only way Iowa wins is if we get a STs touchdown and a defensive TD. sigh. Go Hawks!

09-11-2012, 08:09 PM	#15
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I just looked it up and am surprised that Michigan State is only favored by six (at home) over Notre Dame. I didn't really like the sudden fourth quarter QB switch ND pulled last week although I have to admit it worked out.

09-11-2012, 10:06 PM	#17
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Making of the new Mizzou helmets: Video: Putting Together the New Missouri Helmet

09-11-2012, 10:18 PM	#18
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I might actually be rooting for Mizzou this week

09-12-2012, 06:51 AM	#20
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Kelly said that injury or not, the plan was for Rees to come in for the last drive. Which seems bizarre. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-12-2012, 07:25 AM	#21
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Utah's QB Jordan Wynn announces he is stepping away from football after an injury last weekend will lead to his 4th shoulder surgery. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...l?sct=cf_t2_a6 __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

09-12-2012, 11:22 AM	#24
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'm surprised this didn't get a little more press. When Muschamp was asked after the game about Florida's 20-17 win at College Station, he said "You come in here to this environment and to be able to disappoint these people is a lot of fun." This was after he said something earlier in the week to the effect that if you've been to College Station, it would be the only time you'd go. Texas A&M blows it in SEC debut - Houston Chronicle __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 09-12-2012 at 11:24 AM.

09-12-2012, 01:34 PM	#25
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Looks like more players for LSU are sitting due to academics. Only one seemed to be a starter and they hadn't played yet anyway. LSU Tigers' Tahj Jones, three other players ruled ineligible for season - ESPN __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

09-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#26
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	West Virginia's Daron Roberts' unlikely path to college coaching - SI.com - Magazine A cool story and short video on WVU assistant Daron Roberts. A guy that is a Harvard Law graduate that walked away from law the day he was supposed to take the bar to attempt to be a football coach.

09-13-2012, 12:11 PM	#28
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Well, one of Penn State's back-up kickers just quit the team, so I assume that means he was less than thrilled with the decision to let Ficken keep kicken'. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-13-2012, 12:33 PM	#29
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Rutgers gonna lose big tonight __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-13-2012, 02:09 PM	#30
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	We win if Nova is just decent. I'm not sure I expect him to be, so that's where I stand as far as a prediction. Oh, and Daniels will shit the bed once again. Last edited by Logan : 09-13-2012 at 02:10 PM.

09-13-2012, 04:56 PM	#34
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	I dont know how to say this other than Gary Nova sucks as a quarterback __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

09-13-2012, 05:12 PM	#37
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	So does Tino S.

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09-13-2012, 05:23 PM	#39
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Every QB at UConn not named Dan Orlovsky __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-13-2012, 06:23 PM	#40
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	Drew Weatherford.

09-13-2012, 06:25 PM	#41
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Who was that one guy... Jarrett Jones? So bad Bobby had to bring the starters back in 5 minutes into the 2d half against Duke. This was like 2001 or so. His flame out paved the way for Chris Rix. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 09-13-2012 at 06:26 PM.

09-13-2012, 07:43 PM	#43
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	This game is ugly __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-13-2012, 09:45 PM	#45
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	After 5 years at USF BJ Daniels is still playing sandlot football.

09-13-2012, 10:49 PM	#48
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Something you don't see very often: Ga Tech QB Tevin Washington will wear #40 on Saturday against UVA in honor of senior Yellow Jacket Julian Burnett, who suffered a career ending injury in the Sun Bowl last year. The seniors on the team have been rotating who wears his jersey and it is Washington's turn.

09-14-2012, 04:51 AM	#49
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Very happy with the win. Nova was very solid especially in the second half. Amazing how much better a QB can look when he steps into his throws. He still sails his passes on most out routes but he used the middle of the field much better last night. Jawan Jamison's game winning run was awesome. Amazing that one of my biggest concerns is now the punter. Justin Doerner was a monster last season and has been awful so far. And I'm sad we'll never get to play BJ Daniels again. Last edited by Logan : 09-14-2012 at 05:44 AM.

09-14-2012, 05:43 AM	#50
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Sorry, I'm re-watching the game before work (yep) and just got to Jamison's game icing run. Jesse Palmer: "I play Playstation at home, this is the definition of the circle button". Rece: "For some of us it's the B button"

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