EricOMac
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quote:
Originally posted by Sportsguy
Just curious, if you're a huge UNC fan, have even more respect for them academically, and got in after you applied, why did you turn them down?
Financial reasons?
They didn't offer the degree I wanted. I applied for three reasons - my aunt's a UNC grad, UNC was always my dream school, and hell, I
just wanted to see if I could get in. I did. But I wanted to be a Physical Education teacher, and they don't offer a degree in that. So I went
else where - ironically, where it was more expensive and I'm paying student loans for the next 4 billion years. UNC would have been MUCH
cheaper.
Despite the scandal, I'm still looking forward to the LSU game. It's a win-win for us now. If we lose, well, we didn't have all of
our players, and if we win, LSU really sucks. And it's always fun sticking it to the SEC.
[Edited on 9-1-2010 by EricOMac]
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Qonas
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Dammit, the objectively best game on tonight is also the one being shown on Versus. Looks like this has to be weighed rationally.
Pros
Utah/Pitt is a much better game than South Carolina/Southern Miss. Not even my manlove for Steve Spurrier can overcome watching a game with Southern
Miss participating.
Cons
It's Versus.
Of course, I could also just flip on the last preseason game for the Lions. 
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Chris Is Good517
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Not sure what my favorite part of yesterday was:
A very competitive, entertaining game between Oregon State-TCU
OR
Ole Miss getting beat in double OT by a JV school.
Both were pretty equally great. I don't really think anything else happened off script. I was surprised to see how dominant Michigan was against
UConn, and it might be a telling sign that LSU struggled against a UNC team that was at less than full strength. Also, Oklahoma was very close to
getting knocked off but they pulled it out.
Nothing to do now but wait for the weekend's main event this Monday night...
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punkerhardcore
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris Is Good517
it might be a telling sign that LSU struggled against a UNC team that was at less than full strength.
I really thought UNC was gonna pull it off in that final minute.
And if Florida plays like they did yesterday against a good team, they're gonna get stomped.
Is everyone mad here?
Of course they are, and you are too... otherwise, you wouldn't have come here.
Come participate in the Career Deadpool 2012! All suggestions/discussions are
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Qonas
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I couldn't believe the LSU collapse the second half. Well, I mean, I can believe it but not against a depleted North Carolina. The
dueling fumbles just sealed it, amazing last quarter to an otherwise average game.
One thing I noticed last night was there were an unusual number of safeties caused by bad snaps. Obviously it's the first game of the season and
if those were going to happen, it'd have been this weekend, but it seemed every game I watched had at least one out-the-back-of-the-endzone
safety.
quote:
Originally posted by Chris Is Good517
A very competitive, entertaining game between Oregon State-TCU
This was my second favorite part of the weekend but this:
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Ole Miss getting beat in double OT by a JV school.
While absolutely hilarious, especially given Masoli's lack of stats, is not a giant deal to me. Because, of course, it's no Appalachian
State. LLOYD CARRRRRRRRRRRR!
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I was surprised to see how dominant Michigan was against UConn
The offense did what I expected. Keep in mind that outside the Ohio State debacle, they had been scoring in bunches last year and with a far less
dynamic QB at the helm. With Denard and the O-Line getting more reps under their belt, things were only going to get better. The surprise (but still a
question) was the defense. It didn't matter what formation they were in last year, they were always caught off-guard and in bad positions and
made poor tackles. Switching to a 3-3-5 raised a bunch of eyebrows during the offseason, since this is...y'know....the Big 10, and yesterday was
going to be the big test of its effectiveness against the run. Because say what you will about UConn, they have a sick running attack. It's
really all they do. And the defense, a 3-3-5, actually held its own. That was incredibly surprising. The question now is, can they stop being
the world's largest sieve against a passing attack? We'll see.
Though not against Notre Dame. Brian Kelly is going to murder us, regardless of defensive improvements.
[Edited on 9-5-2010 by Qonas]
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williamssl
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A lot of teams had slow starts, made a lot of mistakes, and/or were in games that were a lot closer than they should have been.
Not that I agree with this, but absent a preseason like the NFL....this is one of the main reasons we get so many "powderpuff" games scheduled for
the first week(s).
Oklahoma, Florida, even Texas...+ many others...not sure how their outcomes would have been had they played a better school out the gate.
Which is what makes the Ole Miss loss that much greater and THE moment of the weekend.
Don't Mess With Texas
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Qonas
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Sorry, I'm just not joining in the bandwagon on the Ole Miss moment. Appalachian State was much worse and much more damning, plus Ole
Miss' student body at least has the grassroots Admiral Ackbar campaign going for them. Sure Jeremiah Masoli is a punk and Houston Nutt deserves
the shame, but I don't feel good about that loss as a big moment. Except for the kids at Jax State.
Well, Boise friggin' State. I honestly want to know what more BCS-backers want these guys to do before they get their shot at the championship.
First, it was "you need to go undefeated". Then it was "your conference play is terrible", so they move to a better one. And of course the next
bit was "you don't play anybody of worth". What excuse is going to be next? That they didn't play VaTech in Blacksburg, even though that
"neutral" field basically was Lane Stadium? When Boise goes undefeated again and a 1-loss Big 12/SEC gets in ahead of them, I can't wait to
hear what the BCS-backers come up with this time.
Because this game was damn good, especially for a first game of the season for both teams. There were the usual undisciplined plays as befits a first
game, and yet again the center-QB snap reared its ugly head, but there was also a lot of great play. Boise dominated until the weather and
VaTech's talent balanced the scales again. And VaTech wasn't the patsy of the past few years in this first marquee game; after the 1st
quarter drubbing, they showed up big time. It's a shame they had to lose this game because while it goes into the books as another first game
loss that knocks them out of title contention, they have the talent and the heart to be a championship team.
Even if they don't have the uniforms for it. Good god those things were hideous. I get the whole "logo in the numbers" thing, but it looked
like someone puked bright orange onto otherwise decent all-black uni's. And while Boise's were better, the random dark grey spots
everywhere were odd. It made them look like they had all sweat-stained their uniforms even before kickoff. And just having the blue spot on one
shoulder was distracting, almost to the point of inducing a headache. But with just those things modified, those Boise uniforms were great. VaTech,
not so much.
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Chris Is Good517
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That game was phenominal. Even though they were ranked higher, Boise looked like the plucky underdogs and VA Tech, while living up to the Chokies
name, looked good in defeat after coming back from getting steamrolled early. That was captivating television and I can only hope we see another game
this season that lives up to the high standards set by that shootout.
How great would it be if TCU and Boise both went undefeated again this season?
Gee, I wish I was still alive- LuckyLopez R.I.P.
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TexShark300
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I said to my wife (yes, she'll watch football with me and understands it) when Boise went back up 26-21 that win or lose, Boise had proven that
they belong in the upper echelon.
I'm a Boise fan, I think they're a great story and a GREAT team; not just the underdog everyone roots for anymore. They belong at the top
and if they run the table, they deserve that spot in the BCS title game.
Their conference is weak, yes I know. I'm sure they would have jumped at a Pac10 or Big12 invite. They joined a better conference, only to see 2
of it's top teams annouce they're leaving. Not their fault. They play who they can (Nebraska backed out of a date with the not to long
ago) and have even said they'd forgo the usual home-and-home set up to get better games. No takers. Best they have is games with Ole Miss and
BYU on the future schedule so far
Listen. Texas and Bama and Florida and probably Ohio State last year would have beat them up. They still earned a shot at it. Ohio State and Oklahoma
and whomever else is really good may well beat them soundly this year. Let's find out for real.
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Chris Is Good517
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Anyone with some free time who wants to do some reading, there's plenty of interesting stuff up at CFN.
CFN's rankings from #1-#120 (Georgia at #3? How's Wonderland, Alice?)
5 thoughts from week 1 with the headline "Is TCU deserving?"
Rountable analysis of Boise defeating VT
Gee, I wish I was still alive- LuckyLopez R.I.P.
Bachmann: "I haven't had a gaffe... when it comes to the best Republican who take
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gobbledygooker
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I just want to say that the finish of the ECU game is probably in the top-3 finishes for me that any of my teams has ever been involved in. Fucking
UN-BE-LIEVE-ABLE. I guess it really does help to have a 6'9" receiver for Hail Mary plays.
The one worrisome part is that we let fucking TULSA put up 49 on us.
Anyone who lets their hair grow below their ears to where I can't see their ears means they don't wash. If they don't wash, they
stink, and if they stink, I don't want the son-of-a-bitch around me.
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Qonas
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris Is Good517
5 thoughts from week 1 with the headline "Is TCU deserving?"
I tried reading this one, I really did. But most of the contributors there just came off sounding like morons. Out-and-out morons. The tone in their
writing just grated on me.
I much prefer the coverage at SBNation, including the best gimmick column ever in
This Week in Schadenfreude. It's all stuff by people devoutly following
one program or conference, so it's a lot more in-depth and knowledgable. And funny.
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Chris Is Good517
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I'll have more later, but right now there's one very important point I want to get across: Denard Robinson is a motherfucking
MONSTER.
244 yds passing with a TD, 258 yds rushing with 2 TDs.
^
That statline is not a typo.
Just give that kid the Heisman now and end the facade of someone else having a shot at it, because barring injury it's already his.
Gee, I wish I was still alive- LuckyLopez R.I.P.
Bachmann: "I haven't had a gaffe... when it comes to the best Republican who take
on Barack Obama and not have any clunker in my record to be able to take him on, it's me."
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Qonas
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I can't confirm or deny your praise (because I'm not going to jinx anything).
What I will say is that even with Denard's performance, that was not a good game for Michigan. Outside of DENARDDENARDDENARD!!!~!111, what I
came away from the game thinking was "Shit". The defense still blows. This game was supposed to be a benchmark test of the defense, how well it
could hold up under a good passing game. And when Crist was in there, the answer was "Not very well". Our secondary is still clueless and
outclassed. I'm liking the linebackers more and more - they're showing good football IQ - but they're still prone to bad tackling.
With Crist only playing half a game, I don't know if it was enough to show the defense can be servicable and so I'm still scared as hell
about them.
Second, we need a kicker. Badly. Send us your former rugby players, soccer players, anyone. We need a kicker.
And last, we need an actual running back. We need someone to be the Steve Slaton to Denard's Pat White, so he doesn't have to throw out
250-yard rushing performances just to carry us to a one score win. And of course this being college football, there are no free agents to be signed or
trades to be made. So we're left with either Denard doing everything all the time or Smith or Shaw stepping up. But those two showed all of
nothing against Notre Dame (except Shaw's pass-catching ability, which doesn't matter) so it does not bode well for Denard.
So, while an incredibly good day for Michigan, the questions we thought we'd see answered, weren't. And we'll have to wait three
weeks to do so, as UMass and Bowling Green aren't litmus tests. They're schedule padding. What's even more nerve-wracking is
I'm going to be in Bloomington for that Big 10 season opener against Indiana, which is now where we'll see those questions answered. Hoo
boy.
Other Thoughts: Fuck Virginia Tech. Seriously guys?? Seriously?!?! It's enough to make me wonder if they purposefully threw the game or some
other spacey conspiracy thing happened just to screw with Boise State. Because, really???
Well it sure is a good thing Florida State railroaded Bobby Bowden out before his time! Wouldn't want him to keep dragging the program down into
historic losses anymore!
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williamssl
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Time for another round of "Name that classy, 'buck stops here' former college coach" who spoke out today about something that was in the
news:
�It is my hope that this situation serves as a teachable moment to all involved, especially for the young athletes and university and high school
administrators of tomorrow."
Don't Mess With Texas
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gobbledygooker
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Well, son of a bitch. After leading 27-21 in the 3rd quarter, the wheels came off and ECU lost 49-27 at Virginia Tech. They put up a hell of a fight
for 3 quarters at least. That would've been a hell of a win.
Oh well, Duke lost to Alabama 62-13 and UNC lost, so it wasn't a total waste of a day.
Anyone who lets their hair grow below their ears to where I can't see their ears means they don't wash. If they don't wash, they
stink, and if they stink, I don't want the son-of-a-bitch around me.
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Qonas
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quote:
Originally posted by Qonas
The defense still blows...I'm still scared as hell about them.
Also Brian Kelly no longer frightens me. If he'll let Mark "Neanderthal" D'antonio outcoach him, he can't be that much of a
genius.
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TexShark300
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Watched parts of alot of football yesterday. It was glorious.
Oklahoma was really supposed to be better than this. I love Air Force, but they shouldn't have been that close that deep into the game. When you
compare the level of talent... add that to Texas' sloppy, uninspired play AT TECH of all places, Me thinks the OU UT game in a couple week is
going to be very ugly.
Boise rolled Wyoming. Not at all unexpected, but Wyoming game UT half a game in Austin last week. Boise just might be that good. Next week vs Oregon
State should be great.
And a note to all Coaches. trick plays in overtime can cause heart attacks.
Just ask Dantonio.
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Chris Is Good517
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This might sound insane to anyone who doesn't closely follow the mid-majors, but Wyoming is really actually one of the most underrated programs
in the sport. They're no threat to Boise or Nevada, but they're damn sure not a gimme game right now.
And yeah, Oklahoma is extremely lucky to not to be 1-2 right now. I don't understand how they can shelack a team like FSU that is actually
pretty good and then barely stand up against whatever 13th graders almost beat them in week 1 and an Air Force team that, while damn good,
shouldn't be hanging with OU in the 4th quarter.
Did anyone happen to catch my Hogs against Georgia? DAMN, that was a game. I wish I could say the Hogs are going to give Bama hell next week but
it's going to get ugly quick, I'm afraid.
But Ole Miss is 1-2, which makes me happy.
Gee, I wish I was still alive- LuckyLopez R.I.P.
Bachmann: "I haven't had a gaffe... when it comes to the best Republican who take
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Chris Is Good517
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Man, so close... what a disappointing way to lose a game
Gee, I wish I was still alive- LuckyLopez R.I.P.
Bachmann: "I haven't had a gaffe... when it comes to the best Republican who take
on Barack Obama and not have any clunker in my record to be able to take him on, it's me."
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Qonas
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I will be in Bloomington for the Michigan/Indiana game. It's time to see Denard in person as well as finding out just how equipped this duct
tape-and-prayers defense is for the Big 10 season. If we win, there will be pictures and celebrating. If we lose, there'll be drunken ranting
followed by a day at a cider mill to calm.
Either way it's gonna be entertaining!
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GimmickMan
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Just want to tell everybody to read the second post in this thread.
Ohio State is No. 1. Michigan State is No. 11. Both undefeated and they aren't playing each other. Buckeyes are going to the title game, if I
had to guess.
Big Ten NUMBER 1, all others HOCK-POOEY!
Also, suck it Michigan fans:
[Edited on 10-11-2010 by GimmickMan]
Go Green! Go White! Go State!
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atothej
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Earlier today, I read an intriguing article/book review from one of my favorite sportswriters, Joe Posnanski, discussing the new book
Death to the BCS. Basically, Posanski pesents some of the key arguments
made against the BCS and in favor of the authors' proposed 16-team playoff. Although I'm sure that people would have some disagreements
over the structure of the playoff system, the core arguments against the BCS and for the playoff system are fairly sound. Of course, if you're
a sentient being who cares at all about college football (and who doesn't have a financial stake in the current system), you're probably
already for a playoff system and don't need much convincing.
One who is against the playoff system, however, is BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock (unsurprisingly, also one of the afore-mentioned people with a
financial stake in the system). Posnanski also offered him the opportunity to write a rebuttal, and he bothered to
spout cliches for a few paragraphs.
I wish I had more time to break the response down piece-by-piece but, alas, I don't. I would be interested to know what the few college
football fans around these parts (CiG, I'm looking at you) think about the book's suggestions and arguments and the counter-argument from
Hancock.
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Chris Is Good517
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AJ, I'll get around to all that sometime this weekend. Meanwhile, big weekend coming up with Arkansas/Auburn, Iowa/Michigan, Texas/Nebraska, and
Ohio St/Wisconsin all looking like interesting games. Hopefully something crazy happens to get this thread active like it was last year.
Gee, I wish I was still alive- LuckyLopez R.I.P.
Bachmann: "I haven't had a gaffe... when it comes to the best Republican who take
on Barack Obama and not have any clunker in my record to be able to take him on, it's me."
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williamssl
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Texas/Nebraska is going to be ugly.
Arkansas/Auburn and Ohio St/Wisconsin are the two I'm looking forward to.
Looking ahead to the 10/30 Oregon/USC game, a friend of mine is equipping visiting Duck fans with this to wear:
Don't Mess With Texas
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