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Post by vcjack on Sept 1, 2008 10:50:08 GMT -5
I'm conflicted. Do I get excited about the Utes going into the Big House and making Michigan look bad for 3 quarters? Or do I remember that I always think UM (and the Big 11) are always overrated and the win wasn't that big of deal. This Michigan team is going to finish in the bottom half of the conference unless Tyrell Pryor reveals himself to be a secret double agent and rides in to save Rich Rod and his lack of capable QB's I guess a lot of people were watching Bama-Clemson instead but damn is Mizzou one hell of a team! Illinois didn't play that badly but they just ran into a team that's already at midseason form. Talented on D, talented at QB, talented at all of the skill possitions, and they have a really easy schedule with only Texas in Austin and Kansas at Arrowhead as the real challenges.
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Post by sleepyjackson21 on Sept 1, 2008 11:20:44 GMT -5
Mizzou looks tough. Their offense is going to put up alot of points this season. Lots of playmakers. Illini offense looks good too. The running game isn't as good without Mendenhall but Juice has definetly taken a step forward. Both defenses have some work to do.
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Post by vcjack on Sept 1, 2008 12:19:52 GMT -5
Mizzou looks tough. Their offense is going to put up alot of points this season. Lots of playmakers. Illini offense looks good too. The running game isn't as good without Mendenhall but Juice has definetly taken a step forward. Both defenses have some work to do. Juice does better when he plays as a traditional QB throwing up field, Zook should also try running the ball up the middle once or twice
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Sept 1, 2008 13:49:05 GMT -5
I'm conflicted. Do I get excited about the Utes going into the Big House and making Michigan look bad for 3 quarters? Or do I remember that I always think UM (and the Big 11) are always overrated and the win wasn't that big of deal. It's Week 1 -- you should be doing cartwheels that the Utes didn't lose a 12-3 slopfest like the Miami-FSU games of the past few seasons. Thank goodness they moved that game back for this year. The Pitt Panthers lost to BGSU this weekend. Paging Bob Smizik... June Jones said 'Aloha' to the realities of coaching SMU on Friday as his team was crushed, 56-27, by the mighty Rice Owls -- the same Rice Owls that went 3-9 last season. TAMU's new coach, Mike Sherman, kicked off his career in College Station in even worse fashion -- with the most embarrasing loss in school history to Arkansas State at Kyle Field. (Seriously, DFW, find me a worse loss for the Aggies, ever.) How long until Buckeye70 shows up telling us that Villanova football is ready for DI-A after the Wildcats lost 21-48 at WVU Saturday? UM didn't play well on Saturday, but at least this year's team, to me, looks like it has more fight in it than the majority of calm, cool and collected Lloyd Carr's teams. Utah could crash the BCS this season, but if I had to bet on it, I'd bet no -- the Mountain West is a tougher conference than most people think. Hey Lee Corso, nice call on Gameday of Wazzu upsetting Okie State because the game's in Pullman. The game was played in SEATTLE and the Cowboys crused the Cougars, probably because Gundy is now really a man at 41. I assume RDF is pleased that CROOM as the word is typically used has returned to college football. Anybody actually see Michigan State-Cal? I got screwed by ABC regional coverage again but think both these teams could be good in 2008. Interesting to note only 5 shut-outs occured in DI-A CFB on Saturday -- I don't know but I would have to guess that is a record in Week 1 for the college game. For the record, the shutters-out were Ohio State, Auburn, BC, Arizona, and UCF.
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Post by DFW HOYA on Sept 1, 2008 14:08:44 GMT -5
TAMU's new coach, Mike Sherman, kicked off his career in College Station in even worse fashion -- with the most embarrasing loss in school history to Arkansas State at Kyle Field. (Seriously, DFW, find me a worse loss for the Aggies, ever.) How soon we forget...Okla 77, Ags 0: sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200311080024I'm only half kidding that if ATM loses to New Mexico this week (and by last week's effort, that is within the realm of possibility), there will be calls to buy out Sherman's seven year contract this year. As for the Ponies, I think people have more patience with June Jones. They'll get better.
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Post by vcjack on Sept 1, 2008 20:45:15 GMT -5
I can say without hyperbole that these are two of the worst quarterbacks I have ever seen in the Rose Bowl
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Post by vcjack on Sept 1, 2008 22:09:47 GMT -5
My appologies, this kid is the best quarteback in history
give him the heisman!
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Sept 1, 2008 23:07:52 GMT -5
Austin, with all due respect, Tennessee figures to pulverize UCLA. No offensive line, third string quarterback. It's going to be a long season for the Bruins. Hey, maybe this will be like the reverse of last season, when the Bruins won every time I picked them to lose. DFW, I'm not totally sure if that 2003 loss to OU was worse. That team was a buzzsaw (the Sooners beat Texas 65-13 in Dallas earlier in the year) and the game was in Norman. Not exactly a Sun Belt team that rejoined DI-A in 1992. I do agree that SMU will improve under Jones. The situation in Dallas is somewhat similar to Rutgers' football situation a couple years ago -- no recent success, but a lot of potential. Increased alumni enthusiasm and facilities improvement would go a long way towards improving on-field results, IMO.
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Post by RDF on Sept 1, 2008 23:29:52 GMT -5
Great Call Austin!!! That is my Pac 10--although I despise Guitar Boy--I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how DeWayne Walker coaches defensive football.
I know this "won't count" against the mighty SEC--as we all know that whenever they lose out of conference-it doesn't matter--because that "team isn't a top SEC team"--see Arkansas 2 years ago and Tennessee loss last year and BOTH ended up in SEC title game after losing to Pac 10 teams. It's not bashing the SEC--which is a great league--it's just pointing out that other leagues can play too--despite the ridiculous hype that ESPN and CBS put upon the SEC as if other teams couldn't win a single game in that league.
Still--that was some serious BRASS to call that upset Austin--great call!
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Post by RDF on Sept 1, 2008 23:34:52 GMT -5
A&M chose the wrong QB--and anytime you have a fat slob like Javorski Lane allowed to maintain his disgusting lack of commitment-then you should expect a mediocre/subpar program.
As for this upcoming weekend--here's a warning to those of you who like me despise Notre Dame--they are playing San Diego State--who just got done losing to CAL POLY--who I am not sure is even a D1-AA team--they might be D2. So prepare for "Weis has this team turned around...." and "Clausen for Heisman" after this Saturday. Notre Dame's schedule is made up to get at least 9 wins rather easily.
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Post by hoyarooter on Sept 2, 2008 0:56:39 GMT -5
I returned tonight from out of town, and heard the fourth quarter and overtime of the UCLA/Tennessee game on the radio. I think I soiled myself four times. Just an unbelievable finish, and huge props to the Bruin quarterback coming back from a four interception first half. And Austin, as I said in the other thread, sometimes it's better to be lucky than smart. ;D
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Post by hifigator on Sept 2, 2008 13:24:50 GMT -5
RDF wrote:
Well Mr. Know It All-maybe you should've done your homework before mouthing off. BTW--after playing your scumballs next weekend in the Dump, Canes have to travel to College Station to play at A&M-that is TEXAS A&M
Whew, I owe you an apology. You were dead on. That Texas A&M game is going to be a toughy. I've got to hand it to you, willing to go on the road to play where the mighty Arkansas State team could barely eek out a victory.
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Good lookin' out, Austin! The Bulls will probably take a lickin' at Pitt next week, but anything's possible...
Good point. Those mighty Pitt Panthers sure looked good on Saturday. Incidentally, do they STILL have Wanstadt? (Wanstedt?) ... either way, not much of a coach.
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Post by hifigator on Sept 2, 2008 13:32:01 GMT -5
Austin wrote:
Hey Lee Corso, nice call on Gameday of Wazzu upsetting Okie State because the game's in Pullman. The game was played in SEATTLE and the Cowboys crused the Cougars, probably because Gundy is now really a man at 41.
That was pretty damn funny.
RDF wrote:
I know this "won't count" against the mighty SEC--as we all know that whenever they lose out of conference-it doesn't matter--because that "team isn't a top SEC team"--see Arkansas 2 years ago and Tennessee loss last year and BOTH ended up in SEC title game after losing to Pac 10 teams.
I can't argue with you there. Tennessee was the "better" team, but Neuheisel and staff are vastly superior to Mr. Doughnut. I had a difficult time pulling for Tennessee, even though it meant winning the pool outright. I was able to take some solace in the fact that I split the first pool of the year thanks to being one point closer on the tie-breaker.
On Edit: We'll never know if it would have mattered, but that was DEFINITELY a safety that wasn't called. In fairness, the block in the back on the punt return that was called back was questionable.
UCLA has a good defense, but Tennessee looked to be one of the most talented underperforming team I have seen in a long time ... probably since those Texas teams that Mack Brown never could put over the top prior to Vince Young.
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Post by RDF on Sept 2, 2008 13:50:39 GMT -5
Hifi--games are scheduled years in advance--and if it's so easy to play BCS conference teams out of conference on the road-and out of the state of Florida--why doesn't Florida do it? Miami has always played anyone/anywhere. Oklahoma last year, Texas A&M, any team in the "mighty SEC"--and if your team doesn't do it--you can't mock others who do. Until then, you should stay silent. Those who support teams who actually leave their state in out of conference games--can comment.
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Post by kghoya on Sept 2, 2008 14:02:47 GMT -5
A&M chose the wrong QB--and anytime you have a fat slob like Javorski Lane allowed to maintain his disgusting lack of commitment-then you should expect a mediocre/subpar program. As for this upcoming weekend--here's a warning to those of you who like me despise Notre Dame--they are playing San Diego State--who just got done losing to CAL POLY--who I am not sure is even a D1-AA team--they might be D2. So prepare for "Weis has this team turned around...." and "Clausen for Heisman" after this Saturday. Notre Dame's schedule is made up to get at least 9 wins rather easily. i think that's most teams schedules...at least they have never scheduled a 1aa school
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Post by RDF on Sept 2, 2008 14:11:23 GMT -5
A&M chose the wrong QB--and anytime you have a fat slob like Javorski Lane allowed to maintain his disgusting lack of commitment-then you should expect a mediocre/subpar program. As for this upcoming weekend--here's a warning to those of you who like me despise Notre Dame--they are playing San Diego State--who just got done losing to CAL POLY--who I am not sure is even a D1-AA team--they might be D2. So prepare for "Weis has this team turned around...." and "Clausen for Heisman" after this Saturday. Notre Dame's schedule is made up to get at least 9 wins rather easily. i think that's most teams schedules...at least they have never scheduled a 1aa school Army and Navy being hyped as "traditional rivals" is pretty damn close to scheduling a 1-AA school. The honest fan would say those programs have "slipped" since Notre Dame considered them a rival--but whatever way the Irish and their fans want to shape it--fine by me.
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Post by theexorcist on Sept 2, 2008 14:23:03 GMT -5
i think that's most teams schedules...at least they have never scheduled a 1aa school Army and Navy being hyped as "traditional rivals" is pretty damn close to scheduling a 1-AA school. The honest fan would say those programs have "slipped" since Notre Dame considered them a rival--but whatever way the Irish and their fans want to shape it--fine by me. I hate Notre Dame as much as anyone, but when you're an independent, there aren't many options in Week 9. ND could probably get a schedule, but Army and Navy do make it easier and more flexible.
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Post by hifigator on Sept 2, 2008 14:51:16 GMT -5
Army and Navy being hyped as "traditional rivals" is pretty damn close to scheduling a 1-AA school. The honest fan would say those programs have "slipped" since Notre Dame considered them a rival--but whatever way the Irish and their fans want to shape it--fine by me. I hate Notre Dame as much as anyone, but when you're an independent, there aren't many options in Week 9. ND could probably get a schedule, but Army and Navy do make it easier and more flexible. DON'T BE A FRIGGIN' INDEPENDENT! Notre Dame get everything on a friggin silver platter. They get their own contract with one of the Big 3 (now Big 4) networks and even receive special recognition in the BCS structure. Screw them and their pompous asses. RDF, I was just kidding you about T A&M, but since you brought it up ... As for Florida's schedule, from a difficulty standpoint, the negative of playing in th rugged SEC also has a positive, in that an SEC schedule paired with the annual matchup with the Noles gives us an annual path to potential greatness, that not every team has. But with the 12th game becoming permanent, I would expect Florida to tinker with home and homes with out of region teams from other BCS conferences. The problem is that we cant do that and add Miami to the schedule, unless we drop FSU some years.
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Post by kghoya on Sept 2, 2008 14:53:57 GMT -5
i think that's most teams schedules...at least they have never scheduled a 1aa school Army and Navy being hyped as "traditional rivals" is pretty damn close to scheduling a 1-AA school. The honest fan would say those programs have "slipped" since Notre Dame considered them a rival--but whatever way the Irish and their fans want to shape it--fine by me. dude they have played army 3 times since 1985... i love how other fans always want to focus on navy, air force or army (btw 2 of those 3 usually go to bowls) when all they have to do is look at their own schedules and see horrible 1aa schools each and every year...congrats
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Post by kghoya on Sept 2, 2008 14:58:22 GMT -5
I hate Notre Dame as much as anyone, but when you're an independent, there aren't many options in Week 9. ND could probably get a schedule, but Army and Navy do make it easier and more flexible. DON'T BE A FRIGGIN' INDEPENDENT! Notre Dame get everything on a friggin silver platter. They get their own contract with one of the Big 3 (now Big 4) networks and even receive special recognition in the BCS structure. Screw them and their pompous asses. RDF, I was just kidding you about T A&M, but since you brought it up ... As for Florida's schedule, from a difficulty standpoint, the negative of playing in th rugged SEC also has a positive, in that an SEC schedule paired with the annual matchup with the Noles gives us an annual path to potential greatness, that not every team has. But with the 12th game becoming permanent, I would expect Florida to tinker with home and homes with out of region teams from other BCS conferences. The problem is that we cant do that and add Miami to the schedule, unless we drop FSU some years. college football was better when there were more independents the sec just got a huge tv deal that will pay out much more than the nbc deal so relax and go turn on that retard cowherd and make sure to give us an update in a post later tonight...we are all waiting
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