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Post by TigerHoya on Sept 23, 2007 17:49:48 GMT -5
Virginia is in first in the Coastal in the ACC right now and it looks like BC is in the driver's seat in the Atlantic, IMO.
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Post by RDF on Sept 23, 2007 23:56:16 GMT -5
Austin--when you used the phrase "Coug'n It" that had me rolling. ;D When Fouts kept calling them the "Cougs" last night--I couldn't help but think of the many games where they have "Coug'd it".
I think you are right about Big 10--but Ohio State is going to be class of league again. I just don't trust the other teams. I think they make it out of there unscathed--which would ruin some bowl--just hope it's not the national championship game.
Purdue--same Tiller team--they are "Defensively challenged". I don't trust them to beat ND--that is how scary awful their defense can play. Michigan State is team I'd ride as a sleeper-more discipline/better coach.
If Texas wants to move ball on OU-just throw the ball and isolate their LB's--those guys are brutal in pass defense--Ryan Reynolds especially. Another creation of Brent Venables media hyping.
Thought of you yesterday after seeing Jamaal Charles fumble--again.
With FSU playing Bama this weekend in Jacksonville--I'd look for Bama to get a big win--it'll be interesting subplot to see Jimbo Fisher face Saban--and I'm sure Jimbo wishes he had Matt Flynn or Perrilioux instead of Weatherford.
Oregon-Cal this weekend--weirdness at it's best. Should be an entertaining game and have all the charm of any Pac 10 game--lots of points, Petros with a little "Louis Rankin on the run for Huskies--not the reggae singer from the 1980's" or his references to his brief time as a student at Cal and the infamous "happenings" up in the trees of Strawberry Canyon! That cannon is scary they shoot off. Best of Petros includes his comments on being captain of worst USC football team in history and saying "We're down at Florida State and they bring out that horse and Chief with flaming spear, and I'm like where's the bus, let's get outta here". ;D
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Post by TigerHoya on Sept 24, 2007 10:43:01 GMT -5
Saw an interesting Wilson vs. Weatherford discussion last night - basically Wilson might be lacking some in physical skills but he's a lot smarter than Weatherford on the field was the gist of it.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Sept 24, 2007 17:02:33 GMT -5
RDF, you should love the name of this Washington State blog. Agree Cal-Oregon is this week's Game of the Year. Unfortunately ABC's regional programming is going to screw me -- seriously considering purchasing GamePlan before this weekend so I can watch Texas and tape Cal-Oregon. By the by, spent the first week of the CFB season in Strawberry Canyon and craziness does indeed go on. Unfortunately some trees were off limits, due to the hippie protesters, but there was a thick cloud above Tightwad Hill that caused me to wonder if hifi was also in attendance. FWIW, Cal's stadium really does need the renovations badly. It's basically an identical design to Michigan Stadium, but while UM has put restrooms in under the stadium, Cal still has 20-deep lines for the port-a-johns at halftime. And the concession system is ridiculous -- getting a sausage and a coke (two purchases for which I had to wait in separate lines) caused me to miss nearly 1/2 of the third quarter. Haven't seen a recap of Mack's presser today yet, but last week the coaches were implying Charles would lose his status as the preferred back if he continued to fumble. However, I would guess Mack & Greg are just blowing smoke -- it's not like Ogbannaya is going to start vs. K-State. Even if Davis does take your advice and pass against OU, looks as if Charles will still get a significant number of touches in that game and that scares the hell out of me.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Sept 24, 2007 17:16:25 GMT -5
Saw an interesting Wilson vs. Weatherford discussion last night - basically Wilson might be lacking some in physical skills but he's a lot smarter than Weatherford on the field was the gist of it. I think that's basically accurate -- but all that means is Wilson will help 'Bama beat the lower-middle tier of the SEC. Think he'll still struggle against better secondaries like LSU's. Speaking of QBs, Clemson fans have to be high on Harper -- if I remember correctly you thought quarterback was a big question mark for the Tigers entering '07. Is he really that good or are defenses just keying on the rest of the Clemson backfield?
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Post by RDF on Sept 25, 2007 1:18:02 GMT -5
RDF, you should love the name of this Washington State blog. Agree Cal-Oregon is this week's Game of the Year. Unfortunately ABC's regional programming is going to screw me -- seriously considering purchasing GamePlan before this weekend so I can watch Texas and tape Cal-Oregon. By the by, spent the first week of the CFB season in Strawberry Canyon and craziness does indeed go on. Unfortunately some trees were off limits, due to the hippie protesters, but there was a thick cloud above Tightwad Hill that caused me to wonder if hifi was also in attendance. FWIW, Cal's stadium really does need the renovations badly. It's basically an identical design to Michigan Stadium, but while UM has put restrooms in under the stadium, Cal still has 20-deep lines for the port-a-johns at halftime. And the concession system is ridiculous -- getting a sausage and a coke (two purchases for which I had to wait in separate lines) caused me to miss nearly 1/2 of the third quarter. Haven't seen a recap of Mack's presser today yet, but last week the coaches were implying Charles would lose his status as the preferred back if he continued to fumble. However, I would guess Mack & Greg are just blowing smoke -- it's not like Ogbannaya is going to start vs. K-State. Even if Davis does take your advice and pass against OU, looks as if Charles will still get a significant number of touches in that game and that scares the hell out of me. This might be the greatest post of all time--Austin in Strawberry Canyon--the Hifi reference had me cleaning my monitor from spitting water out from laughter. ;D Really think the Texas-OU game will be tougher then the OU honks/media have made it to be. Short passing game and UT Tight End should have a huge game. Hit Sweed on some crossing routes--and don't just use him deep. OU gets confused anytime someone doesn't run go routes against them. UT has their revenge game against KSU this weekend? Anxious to see how much Josh Freeman has improved--and how UT has adjusted to the bomb fest from last year. I'd expect Dan Hawkins to throw the Boise State playbook at OU this weekend--a lot of misdirection and controlled passing game. Oregon-Cal will not be seen in my area--we get Michigan State- Wisconsin. Sure am happy about that damn BigTen Network being formed--they still ruin my Saturdays.
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Post by TigerHoya on Sept 25, 2007 10:09:37 GMT -5
Austin, Harper has set 5 or 6 records already and I think he's firmly ensconced as the #1 right now with alot of things having to happen for Korn to get a shot now. I think the defense is the only major question mark left. I do think the next two games (@gt and then VT at home) will be good indicators of where things are.
RDF, I was surprised second week of the season when I got home and noticed we now had Gameplan for the season. My wife didn't want to spend the money on gas, food and drinks, and parking to go watch games in the Sly Fox Pub downtown - so she bought the whole season. Only way I end up in a bar now is if ESPNU picks a game up.
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Post by RDF on Sept 25, 2007 12:15:32 GMT -5
Tiger--wish I had gameplan as an option--I have to wait for replays on ESPNU to catch the majority of games I want to see--due to FAKE BIGTEN NETWORK--which apparently is made up. What I love--every major cable company in Twin Cities still doesn't have a contract with BigTen Network and there isn't much demand either--most people up here are NFL fans first, and those who do love CFB--like to watch the best games--not just a conference. Seeing Michigan-PSU is understandable-under any circumstance--there is no reason to show a Minnesota Golden Gopher game ahead of some of the other games--and thank goodness ABC had decency to remove their game against OSU this weekend from regional telecast in primetime.
Nothing like waking up, and hearing Pam Ward calling a Northwestern/MN game while some game between real teams is not being shown--and BigTen Network shows 1/2 games of their own--pathetic. If you do go to a Sports Bar up here on Saturday--they are owned by Nebraska fans who are loyal to the bone.
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Post by hifigator on Sept 25, 2007 14:14:24 GMT -5
RDF, you should love the name of this Washington State blog. Agree Cal-Oregon is this week's Game of the Year. Unfortunately ABC's regional programming is going to screw me -- seriously considering purchasing GamePlan before this weekend so I can watch Texas and tape Cal-Oregon. By the by, spent the first week of the CFB season in Strawberry Canyon and craziness does indeed go on. Unfortunately some trees were off limits, due to the hippie protesters, but there was a thick cloud above Tightwad Hill that caused me to wonder if hifi was also in attendance. FWIW, Cal's stadium really does need the renovations badly. It's basically an identical design to Michigan Stadium, but while UM has put restrooms in under the stadium, Cal still has 20-deep lines for the port-a-johns at halftime. And the concession system is ridiculous -- getting a sausage and a coke (two purchases for which I had to wait in separate lines) caused me to miss nearly 1/2 of the third quarter. Haven't seen a recap of Mack's presser today yet, but last week the coaches were implying Charles would lose his status as the preferred back if he continued to fumble. However, I would guess Mack & Greg are just blowing smoke -- it's not like Ogbannaya is going to start vs. K-State. Even if Davis does take your advice and pass against OU, looks as if Charles will still get a significant number of touches in that game and that scares the hell out of me. This might be the greatest post of all time--Austin in Strawberry Canyon--the Hifi reference had me cleaning my monitor from spitting water out from laughter. ;D Really think the Texas-OU game will be tougher then the OU honks/media have made it to be. Short passing game and UT Tight End should have a huge game. Hit Sweed on some crossing routes--and don't just use him deep. OU gets confused anytime someone doesn't run go routes against them. UT has their revenge game against KSU this weekend? Anxious to see how much Josh Freeman has improved--and how UT has adjusted to the bomb fest from last year. I'd expect Dan Hawkins to throw the Boise State playbook at OU this weekend--a lot of misdirection and controlled passing game. Oregon-Cal will not be seen in my area--we get Michigan State- Wisconsin. Sure am happy about that damn BigTen Network being formed--they still ruin my Saturdays. RDF, I am glad you pointed that out. In scrolling down the posts I missed that reference at first. Thanks for thinking of me Austin. I remember during the Cal-Tenn. game earlier this season, one of the lady announcers was up on the hill and the camera crew was interviewing her. Then Brent Mussberger asked her if there were any adult beverages up there and she said, "oh yeah, we are partying down -- Berkeley style." A couple of seconds later she said they'd better get her out of there before she got arrested. By the way, now that you bring it up, how come so many of you are in line with the liberal way of thinking traditionally associated with Cal, but are so mysteriously against many of the other liberal ways of thinking inextricably tied to Cal? Nevermind, I don't want to be accused of hijacking the thread. Some notes from Ole Miss: 11:30am games SUCK! The Gator Nation travelled extremely well. Our offense is still incredible, but without Caldwell in the lineup, Tebow seemed uncomfortable throwing to many receivers other than Percy Harvin. I think Harvin ended up with 11 catches and no one else with more than 2. I did think Tebow was overly conservative at times, but he could make up with it with his legs. Oftentimes, the dual threat qb's will almost instinctively look to run at the first hint of pressure. He really did wait for the play to develop but then had no problem running when the pocket finally collapsed. The problem I saw was that he was so unwilling to "force" the ball that often he would miss open receivers. Twice on occassion Jarrod Fayson was wide open and Tebow missed him. Also, if your starting tailback rushes for 62 yards on only 11 carries, then maybe he should be getting a few more touches. Defensively this team is an enigma. They are extremely young and we would all certainly expect some growing pains in this situation. The oddity is that we are absolutely shutting down the run, yet we aren't getting any pressure on the qb when he passes. You would think that if our linebackers and even safeties are crowding the line with their gap responsibilities, then at least a few would pop through the line untouched in passing situations. In any case, a win is a win. We have Auburn at home and then the monster next Saturday against the mighty LSU tigers. And finally, I continue to not lose any sleep over Notre Dame remaining winless.
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Post by hifigator on Sept 25, 2007 14:16:03 GMT -5
Virginia is in first in the Coastal in the ACC right now and it looks like BC is in the driver's seat in the Atlantic, IMO. Um, don't you think you might be leaving a team off? Or maybe you have grown so accustomed to the late season fall from grace ,,,
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Post by RDF on Sept 25, 2007 14:39:45 GMT -5
Hifi--you are like the site's "Uncle Eddie"--we've got to tease you a bit. I think Florida is doing the right thing on defense--which is playing their best athletes--but it's going to cost them a game/two this year more then likely--but in long run it's smart. Great athletes/talented kids will improve with playing time/experience--and why not play them if they are better then more experienced/mediocre players? Those kids also can screw up and have their athletic ability make up for it. My only question about Meyer's offense was addressed by you as well Hifi--I've always wondered why a RB would go to any school he coaches--the WR and QB get more carries and it's hard to keep attracting big time players if you are going to see your QB rush 27 times and WR's getting motion handoffs. As long as you win--these things take care of themself--but Tebow's got to learn--no matter how talented he is running--those kids around him come to get the ball too--not watch him run and block for him all of the time. Looks like this week's Auburn game is also a lot easier then originally expected--although I'd expect Tubberville to really use this as his "last shot" at salvaging the season. He's on hot seat with Auburn fans--Saban being at Bama is only more infuriating for Tiger fans, and he's got to sell out and do anything/everything to try and win this game. So you should get their best effort--but still think it'll be a Gator blowout. Did you see the Noles had 2 more getting arrested on their "off week"?
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Post by TigerHoya on Sept 25, 2007 14:45:22 GMT -5
Tiger--wish I had gameplan as an option--I have to wait for replays on ESPNU to catch the majority of games I want to see--due to FAKE BIGTEN NETWORK--which apparently is made up. What I love--every major cable company in Twin Cities still doesn't have a contract with BigTen Network and there isn't much demand either--most people up here are NFL fans first, and those who do love CFB--like to watch the best games--not just a conference. Seeing Michigan-PSU is understandable-under any circumstance--there is no reason to show a Minnesota Golden Gopher game ahead of some of the other games--and thank goodness ABC had decency to remove their game against OSU this weekend from regional telecast in primetime. Nothing like waking up, and hearing Pam Ward calling a Northwestern/MN game while some game between real teams is not being shown--and BigTen Network shows 1/2 games of their own--pathetic. If you do go to a Sports Bar up here on Saturday--they are owned by Nebraska fans who are loyal to the bone. If I still lived in the upstate of SC I would have been highly ticked - the UL-Monroe and Furman games were on Gameplan but you couldn't get them in that part of SC because CSS (Charter/Comcast) had the rights and they want people to watch their replays later so they blacked them out on Gameplan (all of the SE in the case of the ULM game.) CSS is almost as hard to find on a non-charter or comcast system as ESPNU is in some areas.
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Post by TigerHoya on Sept 25, 2007 14:51:47 GMT -5
Virginia is in first in the Coastal in the ACC right now and it looks like BC is in the driver's seat in the Atlantic, IMO. Um, don't you think you might be leaving a team off? Or maybe you have grown so accustomed to the late season fall from grace ,,, I'm waiting until after GT and VT this week and next to make that judgement. I think BC looks tough and I think Clemson has a shot at them since it's at home and if CU doesn't lose anymore than 1 of the 2 against the Techs they have a shot at Jacksonville. I still think the Eagles are in the drivers' seat of the division for right now.
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Post by hifigator on Sept 25, 2007 15:00:43 GMT -5
RDF, you make some very valid points and some which were addressed by our local mullet wrapper:
The Plot Line: Florida takes on the only team that has beaten the Gators in their last 20 games, but it is a team that is struggling this season. Auburn has lost to South Florida and Mississippi State this year, has quarterback issues and can't afford another SEC West (sic) loss.
The Subplots: This (Auburn) will be the best defese (so far) that the powerful Florida offesnse has gone up against ... Auburn defensive coordinator, Will Muschamp grew up blocks from The Swamp and attended Oak Hall. (Incidentally, that was my high school alma mater as well, and Will's dad was the headmaster, which is nothing but a pompous name for a principal.) Florida is going for its 12th straight win which would tie a school record.
The crowd: It's another Florida home game and lately that has been a good think for the Gators. Florida has won 18 straight games in The Swamp, the fourth best total ever for UF and two behind the third best mark.
The Scene: LSU can talk all it wants about Death Valley at night and Florida will experience it next week. But The Swamp for an ESPN night game can be a pretty intimidation place itself. Since 1980, Florida is 33-2 in night games.
The History: Auburn used to be considered one of Florida's rivals until the SEC stepped in and discontinued the series on a regular basis. Auburn leads the series 41-38-2 and there have been plenty of memorable games including Steve Spurrier's field goal in 1966.
The consequences: If Florida wins, it sets up the latest Game of the Century next week. Should the Gators lose, their margin of error for winning the (SEC) EAST is very slim. Auburn probably cant win the (SEC) West with a loss and will have a hard time finding respect with a 2-3 record. BUt think what a win would do for the Tigers.
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Post by hifigator on Sept 26, 2007 12:56:34 GMT -5
What does everyone think about the intriguing Friday night game, West Va. at South Florida? Is South Florida exposed as somewhat of a pretender or do they finally get that marquee victory to put the program on the map? The victory at Auburn seemingly did that, but when the Tigers lost to Miss. St. the next week, all of a sudden the win at Auburn doesn't look quite as impressive. Incidentally the spread is WVU favored by a TD.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Sept 26, 2007 23:54:44 GMT -5
What does everyone think about the intriguing Friday night game, West Va. at South Florida? Is South Florida exposed as somewhat of a pretender or do they finally get that marquee victory to put the program on the map? The victory at Auburn seemingly did that, but when the Tigers lost to Miss. St. the next week, all of a sudden the win at Auburn doesn't look quite as impressive. Incidentally the spread is WVU favored by a TD. That marquee victory didn't happen on November 25, 2006? Think USF hangs in with WVU, but the Mountaineers will eventually open this one up. Other Week 5 picks for Games That Matter: Penn State over Illinois (PSU fans, will this be the blowout y'all predicted last weekend?) Purdue over Notre Dame for the Shillelagh Trophy AFA over Navy in Commander-in-Chief Trophy Game #1 Utah over Utah State Wisconsin over Michigan State Texas over K-State (Revenge game #1) Oregon over Cal (tough one to call, going with the home team) UNLV over Nevada for the Fremont Cannon Alabama over Florida State Oregon State over UCLA Florida over Auburn (Revenge game #2) EDIT: Missed one -- LSU and Tulane playing for The Rag this afternoon. Bayou Bengals lead 10-9 at the half. Interestingly, I don't think Clemson traveling to The Flats to face Ga. Tech belongs in the above group. Interesting because last year this was a huge Gameday matchup between two one-loss teams. The season ended on a sour note for both teams -- the Tigers went 1-4 after that game, and the Ramblin' Wreck capped the season with 3 consecutive disappointing losses to UGA, Wake, and WVU. The Tigers have re-grouped, but Georgia Tech is scraping by and is coming off a loss to U. Va. (related question: anyone know if Chan Gailey is back to calling plays for GT this season? Patrick Nix had the honor in 2006, but he's gone to Miami.) Starting to look as if Coach Gailey is the king of mediocrity in Atlanta -- hard to do with the Falcons in town -- and what's his record against UGA? Think Clemson proves too much for the Yellow Jackets this year.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Sept 27, 2007 0:17:48 GMT -5
I think Florida is doing the right thing on defense--which is playing their best athletes--but it's going to cost them a game/two this year more then likely--but in long run it's smart. Great athletes/talented kids will improve with playing time/experience--and why not play them if they are better then more experienced/mediocre players? Those kids also can screw up and have their athletic ability make up for it. Texas is doing the exact opposite of this, and it's something a lot of fans have criticized the coaches for over the past few weeks. In particular, the veteran linebackers have played very poorly, while the younger, more athletic LBs have performed well. Yet the seniors get the bulk of playing time. Of course, the Texas coaches might just be remembering the fans bitching and moaning when a certain veteran QB got benched for a certain golden boy recruit from NJ. But QB is a much different position than LB -- as RDF pointed out, athleticism can save players that make mistakes on defense. Athleticism couldn't take back those four passes that left Simms' hand headed straight for Colorado defenders in the first half of the 2001 Big 12 Championship Game. Aargh -- now I need a drink, or else Chris Brown will haunt my dreams tonight.
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Post by TigerHoya on Sept 27, 2007 6:01:54 GMT -5
Chuck Amato proving to be the disciplinarian he was in Raleigh now that he's back at FSU. Geno Hayes was demoted to the 2nd team for the Bama game after initially being suspended indefinitely following the incident he got tased by police in at a bar last week along with Joe Sarratt.
Now there's also a story that 23 FSU athletes in various sports were involved in a cheating scandal.
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Post by TigerHoya on Sept 27, 2007 16:15:31 GMT -5
Demetrius Jones to Cincy now it is being reported.
Willie Williams (the recruit from FL who the big 3 there were all over but he had so many discipline/legal issues) has been kicked off the team at Louisville after being arrested.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Sept 27, 2007 16:40:35 GMT -5
Willie Williams (the recruit from FL who the big 3 there were all over but he had so many discipline/legal issues) has been kicked off the team at Louisville after being arrested. "About 9:40 p.m. yesterday, a police cruiser pulled behind Williams on West Broadway and attempted to pull him over, according to a police report. Williams failed to pull over for several blocks until he stopped at Second and Broadway, where an officer found him chewing on marijuana, according to the report." Classic.
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