hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Oct 18, 2010 9:53:41 GMT -5
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Post by vcjack on Oct 18, 2010 12:38:05 GMT -5
What surprised me the most about Saturday's awesome game in Madison is that the Badgers did it with the gameplan they use basically every game: win the LOS, run it up the gut, and kill them with play action. No trying to be cute and work around the superior talent of the Buckeyes.
Bizare race now in the Big Ten with Michigan State (who doesn't have to play OSU), Wisconsin, Ohio State, Iowa and even Northwestern thick in the Rose Bowl race. Not even counting not great but dangerous and talented teams like Michigan and Penn State. I like this competition better than the Buckeyes being the defactor leader
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Post by hifigator on Oct 18, 2010 14:26:31 GMT -5
I'm sure you all are very happy to see Florida's recent struggles of gigantic proportion. And I'm sure that you all relish the fact that Florida is unranked for the first time in the Meyer era. Additionally, Florida has lost 3 in a row for the first time since 1999. In all honesty, as disappointing as that losing streak was, this one is worse. In 1999, Florida started 9-1, with the lone loss being an overtime loss to Alabama. Then Florida lost in Tallahassee to FSU to end the regular season and then followed that up by getting blown out by Alabama in Atlanta in the SEC Championship game. After a month off, the Gators ended the year losing to Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl.
But this year's streak is still worse. Yuck ... losses to Bama, LSU and then Miss. St. in the Swamp no less. No, this team is unranked for the first time under Meyer. This team isn't ranked. It's just rank.
All of that being said, in a very ironic and almost callously cold twist of fate, the Gators STILL control their own destiny, for all but the ultimate of ultimate trophies. But lets' face it: any thoughts of a Gator Natty Tite this season were sleep induced. Yet still, with Kentucky's upset win over South Carolina, the Gators can still win the SEC East and play in Atlanta. So they still have a shot at what we like to call the "World's Heavyweight Championship!" If you win the SEC, you are the World Champion! And that can still happen.
Unfortunately, this team has given me virtually no reason to think such a turnaround is anything more than a pipe dream. On the bright side, I don't think Florida has ever been in more of a need of an off week. We have had a ton of injuries:
starting tailback 2nd string tailback place kicker starting middle linebacker starting defensive tackle
were all out of or lost during last week's game.
The Gators need to get healthy physically, but perhaps equally important, mentally and emotionally. This is a dangerous time for the Gator team. I could see them losing to ANY team on their schedule the way they have played the last couple of weeks ... or really, pretty much the whole season. Georgia is playing much better after a horrible start. Their wins against Tennessee and their pasting shutouot of Vanderbilt were impressive. South Carolina and FSU have their best teams in years. Appalachian State is still undefeated and certainly a more disciplined team than the Gators and even Vanderbilt is a scary team to play this season.
I for one, am really ready for an off week.
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Oct 18, 2010 18:45:10 GMT -5
I'm sure you all are very happy to see Florida's recent struggles of gigantic proportion. And I'm sure that you all relish the fact that Florida is unranked for the first time in the Meyer era. Additionally, Florida has lost 3 in a row for the first time since 1999. In all honesty, as disappointing as that losing streak was, this one is worse. In 1999, Florida started 9-1, with the lone loss being an overtime loss to Alabama. Then Florida lost in Tallahassee to FSU to end the regular season and then followed that up by getting blown out by Alabama in Atlanta in the SEC Championship game. After a month off, the Gators ended the year losing to Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl. But this year's streak is still worse. Yuck ... losses to Bama, LSU and then Miss. St. in the Swamp no less. No, this team is unranked for the first time under Meyer. This team isn't ranked. It's just rank. All of that being said, in a very ironic and almost callously cold twist of fate, the Gators STILL control their own destiny, for all but the ultimate of ultimate trophies. But lets' face it: any thoughts of a Gator Natty Tite this season were sleep induced. Yet still, with Kentucky's upset win over South Carolina, the Gators can still win the SEC East and play in Atlanta. So they still have a shot at what we like to call the "World's Heavyweight Championship!" If you win the SEC, you are the World Champion! And that can still happen. Unfortunately, this team has given me virtually no reason to think such a turnaround is anything more than a pipe dream. On the bright side, I don't think Florida has ever been in more of a need of an off week. We have had a ton of injuries: starting tailback 2nd string tailback place kicker starting middle linebacker starting defensive tackle were all out of or lost during last week's game. The Gators need to get healthy physically, but perhaps equally important, mentally and emotionally. This is a dangerous time for the Gator team. I could see them losing to ANY team on their schedule the way they have played the last couple of weeks ... or really, pretty much the whole season. Georgia is playing much better after a horrible start. Their wins against Tennessee and their pasting shutouot of Vanderbilt were impressive. South Carolina and FSU have their best teams in years. Appalachian State is still undefeated and certainly a more disciplined team than the Gators and even Vanderbilt is a scary team to play this season. I for one, am really ready for an off week. I think I speak for all of us in saying: Na na na na, na na na na Hey hey hey Goodbye.
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Oct 18, 2010 18:45:25 GMT -5
"I for one, am really ready for an off week."
Good, take a week off, longer if you prefer.
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Post by PhillyHoya on Oct 18, 2010 19:21:28 GMT -5
How about taking forever off?
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Post by CAHoya07 on Oct 18, 2010 19:45:32 GMT -5
I'm sure you all are very happy to see Florida's recent struggles of gigantic proportion. Actually, no. Contrary to what you may think, I really couldn't give a flying Edited about Florida. I'm just waiting for how Boise State and TCU get screwed by the BCS this year. Or, if the unbelievable occurs and they face each other in the national championship game, how the major conference powers will be furious and demand a playoff. ;D
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Post by hifigator on Oct 18, 2010 23:36:04 GMT -5
CA, we are all wanting a playoff. On that much we can agree -- and quite a bit more, if ... nevermind.
easyed, don't worry ... I still don't have a computer at the lake. Although I do miss channelsurfing out there sometimes. No matter, I still won't be "bothering" you or anyone else online once I get off work this Saturday, until at least Monday.
rooter, yeah, I don't blame you. Kick me/us when I'm/we're down. If the fans of other teams don't care about you at all, then you are pretty much a Vanderbilt/Northwestern/Iowa St./Wake Forest kind of team. And no, I'm not praising academics ... although we might be onto something here. Anyone know much about Iowa St.'s academics?
finally, CA wrote:
Actually, no. Contrary to what you may think, I really couldn't give a flying Edited about Florida.
Thank you for restoring some normalcy to things.
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Post by hoyarooter on Oct 19, 2010 11:35:47 GMT -5
CA, we are all wanting a playoff. On that much we can agree -- and quite a bit more, if ... nevermind. easyed, don't worry ... I still don't have a computer at the lake. Although I do miss channelsurfing out there sometimes. No matter, I still won't be "bothering" you or anyone else online once I get off work this Saturday, until at least Monday. rooter, yeah, I don't blame you. Kick me/us when I'm/we're down. If the fans of other teams don't care about you at all, then you are pretty much a Vanderbilt/Northwestern/Iowa St./Wake Forest kind of team. And no, I'm not praising academics ... although we might be onto something here. Anyone know much about Iowa St.'s academics? finally, CA wrote: Actually, no. Contrary to what you may think, I really couldn't give a flying Edited about Florida.Thank you for restoring some normalcy to things. Actually, hifi, I don't bear any animosity toward the Gators. They aren't Syracuse, Maryland or USC to me. That razz was meant entirely for you.
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hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Oct 19, 2010 12:12:32 GMT -5
I like hifi. I'm heading for my bunker, now!
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Oct 19, 2010 16:40:41 GMT -5
Scattered thoughts from last weekend/this week:
I watched the second half of Oregon State-Washington. Hoping the Pac 10 comes down to the Civil War again this season, but that possibility is less likely with the Beavers loss, and it's an impossibility if Riley continues to call low percentage plays with the game on the line.
Alabama's not playing well. Ole Miss is terrible, but was in the football game in the second half. This weekend's game is in Knoxville, and Tennessee's desperate for a win. McElroy will get the Tide out of trouble, but I expect the Vols to keep it close.
SEC East standings are ridiculous. Florida-Georgia is now a fairly huge game. Same goes for Florida-S. Carolina in November. Personally, I'm rooting for the Dawgs to win the division AND the SEC championship: chaos for chaos' sake.
I still don't think Texas' offense is good/great, despite the raves after the Nebraska win. And don't believe it if the Longhorns post 44 next week, either. Iowa State has lost its last two games 68-27 (to Utah) and 52-0 (to Oklahoma). Nice to see improvement from the offensive line, and great effort from the defense, but there's certainly room for improvement. Passing game was awful on Saturday.
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Week 8 Picks for Games That Matter:
Notre Dame over Navy West Virginia over Syracuse for the Schwartzwalder Trophy Iowa over Wisconsin for the Heartland Trophy Nebraska over Oklahoma State Auburn over LSU in the Tiger Bowl (not an official rivalry, but a catchy name nonetheless) Alabama over Tennesee on the Third Saturday in October (it's the fourth, but who's counting) Miami over N. Carolina Missouri upsets Oklahoma (finally) for the Tiger-Sooner Peace Pipe
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Post by RDF on Oct 19, 2010 22:55:53 GMT -5
I'll be stunned if the "hugging" Shannons beat UNC Austin. Randy Shannon is "CBC"--the Cardboard Cutout--he stands arms folded, 25 yards away from team, with constipation look on his face entire game. He is on record saying "If we dont' win the Division, life goes on..." after the FSU loss, and is basically proven he's got no concept of what the expectations are/need to be to turn it around. Keeps protecting/making excuses for Jacory Harris and it's tiresome to watch the same mistakes/poor play.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Oct 29, 2010 16:22:03 GMT -5
Week 9 Picks for Games That Matter:
Clemson over BC for the O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy Illinois over Purdue for The Cannon Iowa over Michigan State Nebraska over Mizzou for permanent ownership of the Missouri-Nebraska Bell Florida over UGA at the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party for the Okefenokee Oar Florida International over Florida Atlantic in the Shula Bowl for the Don Shula Award Oregon over SC ____________________________
Question: When does Utah enter the national title conversation? Oh sorry, I forgot. They're not the ESPN-anointed team from a non-AQ conference this season.
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Post by kchoya on Oct 29, 2010 18:32:37 GMT -5
Question: When does Utah enter the national title conversation? Oh sorry, I forgot. They're not the ESPN-anointed team from a non-AQ conference this season. Precisely. Though their schedule hasn't been great so far. But if they beat Air Force, TCU and Notre Dame, they should be up with Boise State (but they won't). Boise State should thank the Utes for paving the way and making their title shot a possibility.
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Post by kghoya on Oct 29, 2010 21:10:41 GMT -5
I think I read a tweet today that said that Michigan State is signed up for a 2-1 with Boise State. Obviously 2 in East Lansing. I hope it's not the first game of the season. I'm interested in seeing Boise State play a "good" team in the middle of the season as opposed to the first game or the last game (bowl game).
Of course Michigan State is most likely not going to be a top 10 team when they play BSU.
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Post by LizziebethHoya on Oct 30, 2010 17:04:12 GMT -5
Can someone explain to me what happened to Mich State this week? I just saw the score.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Nov 3, 2010 21:54:07 GMT -5
Week 10 Picks for Games That Matter:
Va. Tech over Ga. Tech Central Michigan over Western Michigan to clinch the Michigan MAC Trophy and the Cannon Trophy Air Force over Army to clinch the CIC Trophy N.C. State over Clemson in the Textile Bowl Baylor over Oklahoma State Tulsa over Rice for the Williams Trophy TCU squeaks by Utah Southern Miss over Tulane in the Battle for the Bell Boise State over Hawaii Nebraska over Iowa State in a Revenge Game Alabama over LSU (in a dreaded Death Valley day game) S. Carolina over Arkansas Stanford over Arizona
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hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Nov 6, 2010 14:52:50 GMT -5
Michigan(finally) beats Illinois in OT. These two must be the worst defensive teams in football. I believe my high school would score on both.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Nov 6, 2010 15:05:24 GMT -5
Michigan(finally) beats Illinois in OT. These two must be the worst defensive teams in football. I believe my high school would score on both. There's a really good chance that Michigan-Illinois in basketball has a lower score than 67-65.
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Nov 6, 2010 18:18:48 GMT -5
LSU beats Bama.
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