College Football

[bdog1321]

Why doesn't anyone believe me?

[meat.eater]

Probably because you said something about a sub-par college program in arguably the most difficult D1 Division (Auburn, Georgia, Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, Alabama... piece of cake, right?) somehow winning the professional football championship.

Remember when I said too many things were wrong with that sentence?

[bdog1321]

Any given sunday, my friend.

[meat.eater]

The razorback football team will be sitting in a locker room looking at film of how their next opponent will squash them on any given Sunday.

[bdog1321]

Because the Cowboys have their old best player :D

[CRX687]

Because the Cowboys have their old best player :D

I thought their old best player is in Oakland?

[bdog1321]

I thought their old best player is in Oakland?

Oakland makes every player incontrovertibly worse. Felix has been upgraded to "their old best player."

[The Cheat]

College football is back eh?

I'll care once the BCS is dead.

Until then...who gives a crap? Not everyone has a chance to win so why bother watching?

Unless of course you are a "old school" that has LOTS of money and ticket sales.

Then the BCS will get on its knees and...I think you know what I mean.

And this is comming from someone who likes the SEC...

[Memnarch]

Probably because you said something about a sub-par college program in arguably the most difficult D1 Division (Auburn, Georgia, Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, Alabama... piece of cake, right?) somehow winning the professional football championship.

Remember when I said too many things were wrong with that sentence?

*cough* South Carolina *cough*

And this is comming from someone who likes the SEC...

Who do you pull for in the SEC?

I also agree with you on the BCS.

[The Cheat]

*cough* South Carolina *cough*

Who do you pull for in the SEC?

I also agree with you on the BCS.

BCS sucks. Until it is dead, college football is a joke.

I can't say who I like in the SEC. That would give away as to where I am.

[ScytheMan]

College football is back eh?

I'll care once the BCS is dead.

Until then...who gives a crap? Not everyone has a chance to win so why bother watching?

Unless of course you are a "old school" that has LOTS of money and ticket sales.

Then the BCS will get on its knees and...I think you know what I mean.

And this is comming from someone who likes the SEC...

I don't like the BCS either, but going to/following the games is fun. I don't see why you have to give up the whole thing for one quasi-large flaw.

[Elven Blood]

Tribe > Cavaliers

you referring to cleveland sports?

[Nitanius Nolund]

Husker football baby. :cool:

[The Cheat]

I don't like the BCS either, but going to/following the games is fun. I don't see why you have to give up the whole thing for one quasi-large flaw.

I think you just answered that question.

[ScytheMan]

I think you just answered that question.

No I didn't. It shouldn't ruin the games themselves, it just ruins the system.

[The Cheat]

No I didn't. It shouldn't ruin the games themselves, it just ruins the system.

The games are pointless if the entire system is flawed.

[Memnarch]

BCS sucks. Until it is dead, college football is a joke.

I can't say who I like in the SEC. That would give away as to where I am.

Lol. No matter. I do agree with you about the BCS. I respect Notre Dame (we had Lou's crazy ass as a coach), but I really dont believe they deserve an automatic bowl bid. Especially since Weis has ran that program into the ground as of late. They are showing some signs of offense though.

I think all conferences should have a championship. The best of the independent teams have to play each other as well to see who will represent them. Idk. BCS seems to be working alright, except with the case of Utah last year. I do think that Florida was the best team in the country last year, but Utah spanked Alabama. Its all screwed up right now, and theres no logical way to solve it. What do you think Cheat?

[meat.eater]

I don't think it "sucks," but I do think a playoff would be better. I also see no reason why the specific bowl games couldn't be incorporated into the playoff--when Big 10 and Pact 10 meet in the semifinals or quarterfinals or whatever, it's still the Rose Bowl.

At the same time I understand and enjoy the tradition that is the BCS.

[bdog1321]

I JUST LEARNED THERE'S A TEAM CALLED THE COWBOYS IN COLLEGE. OK I LIKE COLLEGE NOW.q

[The Cheat]

Each conference should have a title game. Winners advance to the bracket.

Winner take all.

OR

Take the top two, seed them like they do in March Madness.


If necessary, cut down on the number of games during the season.

[meat.eater]

I JUST LEARNED THERE'S A TEAM CALLED THE COWBOYS IN COLLEGE. OK I LIKE COLLEGE NOW.q

There's several, bud. Wyoming, Oklahoma State.

[bdog1321]

GO COWBOYS(s)

[CRX687]

I think all conferences should have a championship. The best of the independent teams have to play each other as well to see who will represent them. Idk. BCS seems to be working alright, except with the case of Utah last year. I do think that Florida was the best team in the country last year, but Utah spanked Alabama. Its all screwed up right now, and theres no logical way to solve it. What do you think Cheat?

I think all conferences should resize to ten teams and do full round robin. Less cupcake scheduling and you also get the real champion every time.

[The Cheat]

No more cupcake games?

But..but...how else would you look good in the eyes of the BCS? By actually playing real, tough games? :eek:

[Memnarch]

I don't think it "sucks," but I do think a playoff would be better. I also see no reason why the specific bowl games couldn't be incorporated into the playoff--when Big 10 and Pact 10 meet in the semifinals or quarterfinals or whatever, it's still the Rose Bowl.

At the same time I understand and enjoy the tradition that is the BCS.

Playoffs would be a solution, but I think it should follow more of a pro football program. Seed everyone in regions by conference. Winner of the the ACC plays the winner of the SEC. Winner of the big 12 plays someone, etc. then they have a 4 or 8 game playoff for the champ.

Each conference should have a title game. Winners advance to the bracket.

Winner take all.

OR

Take the top two, seed them like they do in March Madness.


If necessary, cut down on the number of games during the season.

Problem is that there has to be 12 teams for a conference title game apparently.

I think all conferences should resize to ten teams and do full round robin. Less cupcake scheduling and you also get the real champion every time.

I like 12 teams and a conference championship.

No more cupcake games?

But..but...how else would you look good in the eyes of the BCS? By actually playing real, tought games? :eek:

lmfao. repped ya for that one.

[Medemia]

No more cupcake games?

But..but...how else would you look good in the eyes of the BCS? By actually playing real, tought games? :eek:

For Michigan, there are no cupcake games.

Appalachian State

[Memnarch]

That was a couple of years ago tho.

[The Cheat]

There is a rumor that once the contract for the T.V rights runs out in 2013-2015 (not sure when) ESPN is going to buy the t.v rights.

ESPN is pretty much demanding a playoff system. Something like that.


So there is hope with in the next ten years or so...the BCS will be dead.

In the mean time...there is no real champ. Period.

[Memnarch]

I agree, but at the same time who can you argue for the best team in the country last year? In my book, it was Florida and still is.

[The Cheat]

I don't care. In my eyes there is no "best team" for there is never a clear winner.

[CRX687]

There is a rumor that once the contract for the T.V rights runs out in 2013-2015 (not sure when) ESPN is going to buy the t.v rights.

ESPN is pretty much demanding a playoff system. Something like that.


So there is hope with in the next ten years or so...the BCS will be dead.

In the mean time...there is no real champ. Period.

If we get healthcare done early, they might have time to push for the "you can't call this a 'championship' game proposal"...

[The Cheat]

If we get healthcare done early, they might have time to push for the "you can't call this a 'championship' game proposal"...

So...no changes then?

Damn Republicans...



But I did like that Obama said the BCS sucks. Even the Commish of the SEC said the BCS sucks...and the SEC has kicked ass using the BCS.

[ScytheMan]

I agree, but at the same time who can you argue for the best team in the country last year? In my book, it was Florida and still is.

Texas...

[The Cheat]

Colt wins heisman this year.

There is no other choice. It has to be done. Now that OK lost...BCS is set.

[Memnarch]

Lawlz. Watch out for Tebow. I dont like the Gators at all, but Tebows the man.

How about that game last night? Dont get me wrong...I hate Clemson. Im just glad they made it a game and something interesting to watch. Still glad GA Tech won tho. Been a couple of good games in the ACC. The Miami and FL State game was good Monday too. I like the games that are nail biters. Blow outs are boring...

[Medemia]

If USC beats Ohio State by more than a touchdown this weekend and Florida and Texas playing cream puff games (Troy and Wyoming respectively), do you see the voters boosting USC to #2 or #1 after this weekend's games. It is sad that the USC/Ohio State game is the only game this weekend that pits two ranked teams against each other.




Oh, and remember
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[meat.eater]

True Freshman QB can't handle Ohio State, they wont win.

[Memnarch]

I dont think so. Florida will have that place for awhile. I dont see them going any where. At least till they get into the meat of their schedule.

[meat.eater]

At least till they get into the meat of their schedule.

I can take Florida.

[The Cheat]

I don't like college football all that much.

That being said I hate USC. I think they will lose this week.


Does anyone see Florida and Texas going undefeated?

[ScytheMan]

I don't like college football all that much.

That being said I hate USC. I think they will lose this week.

Does anyone see Florida and Texas going undefeated?

Yes. Especially with Bradford down for OU.

[Lex]

Yes. Especially with Bradford down for OU.

Gresham's out too. /cry

[Memnarch]

I can take Florida.

lmfao. nice.

I don't like college football all that much.

That being said I hate USC. I think they will lose this week.


Does anyone see Florida and Texas going undefeated?

ive never liked USC either. they get confused with MY USC too much (South Carolina). I dont think they will lose this week though. dont think Oh State has what it takes this year.

Yes. Especially with Bradford down for OU.

Yes on both accounts. Florida may lose one in the SEC, but I think they will represent the SEC east in our championship.

[Spirit_Monger]

OSU v USC game has been good so far.
I'm not a fan at all of the play calling Tressel had at the end of the first half though. I would have run out the clock and taken my 3 point lead to the half. Taking a shot down the field on first down is fine, but doing so on 3rd and 3 was hoping for too much. Expecting to march down the field in 1:15 is hoping for too much.

[mantis33]

Sooooooo gay....

Our defense just fell off the face of the earth at the end.

/facepalm

[The Professor?]

Doesn't that happen in every big game OSU plays in lately?

[Hugh Junit]

Washington snaps a 15 game losing streak by beating up the Vandals. About time. That was a painful stretch, let me tell ya.

[Spirit_Monger]

Sooooooo gay....

Our defense just fell off the face of the earth at the end.

/facepalm

Dude I was pissed. I don't even follow OSU that much but I could have died a little inside on the last USC drive.
I really think OSU had that game won if Tressel had just made a different call on either choosing to run the ball and the clock before half time, or kicking a field goal when they were at their 30-ish but instead took a delay of game and punted.

And now I'll have to watch ESPN blowing USC and Barkley all morning on sports center. :dry:

[ScytheMan]

Ohio totally blew that game. I don't like either team, so I flipped a coin and ended up rooting for Ohio.

[Jeffery]

Ohio totally blew that game. I don't like either team, so I flipped a coin and ended up rooting for Ohio.
No, Ohio won their game today.

OSU blew theirs.

[ScytheMan]

No, Ohio won their game today.

OSU blew theirs.

I meant Ohio State. No one cares about the Bobcats. And OSU has always meant Oklahoma State to me.

[Lex]

I meant Ohio State. No one cares about the Bobcats. And OSU has always meant Oklahoma State to me.

Me too, when I heard someone talking about OSU USC, I was like, O.O since when do the pokes play USC?

[meat.eater]

OSU = Beavers!

Good win Ducks!

Told y'all about LaMichael James. Had a rough start but once he got his confidence was getting 10 ypc. Even had a Jonathan Stewart moment straight-arming a guy as a tail back only weighing a buck-eighty.

Our offense finally got some confidence and started clicking. And our two defensive touchdowns certainly helped. Good lead in to the Utah game next week.

[Gypsy]

I don't like college football all that much.

That being said I hate USC. I think they will lose this week.


Does anyone see Florida and Texas going undefeated?

Yes, I do. Florida gets as favourable a schedule as you can for the SEC and Texas is better than any other team in the Big 12.

Doesn't that happen in every big game OSU plays in lately?

Nope. Usually it's a blowout. XD

Washington snaps a 15 game losing streak by beating up the Vandals. About time. That was a painful stretch, let me tell ya.

They have a decent team, at least they competed with LSU in week 1. They may not make a bowl, but they can win 4-5 games I think.

Oklahoma State looked pathetic vs Houston in the first half. That was a very nice win for Houston.

OSU = Beavers!

Good win Ducks!

Told y'all about LaMichael James. Had a rough start but once he got his confidence was getting 10 ypc. Even had a Jonathan Stewart moment straight-arming a guy as a tail back only weighing a buck-eighty.

Our offense finally got some confidence and started clicking. And our two defensive touchdowns certainly helped. Good lead in to the Utah game next week.

Oregon has a nice team, it wasn't the end of the world when they lost to Boise State. Boise State will probably go undefeated. Oregon was the only team on their schedule from a BCS conference.

[Memnarch]

Dammit Gamecocks! So close and yet so far away...

[Medemia]

Well, Ohio State put up a better game than I thought they would. I'm excited about having Barkley as the starter for at least 3 years. By his Jr. year, he'll be the front runner for the Heisman.

That game reminded me of the USC/Notre Dame game a couple years back where Bush had a little help getting into the end zone to win the game, but with more defense. The Vest did a good job keeping USC deeeeeeep in their own territory all game.

I want to see Pete let the rookie show what he can do more freely though.

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Oh, and Mantis:
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[Gypsy]

I think Ohio State could have won if they opened up the playbook a bit. Pryor sucks though, and that's a problem at this point, cause he should be pretty good after starting an entire year.

It's odd to see the Texas Tech vs Texas game this early in the year. I expect Texas to pummel them after what happened last year.

[ScytheMan]

I think Ohio State could have won if they opened up the playbook a bit. Pryor sucks though, and that's a problem at this point, cause he should be pretty good after starting an entire year.

It's odd to see the Texas Tech vs Texas game this early in the year. I expect Texas to pummel them after what happened last year.

I will be highly disappointed if they don't. I've already given my Tech friends to much shit for Texas to lose now.

We're playing the Utah State Aggies this week... only one Aggie will survive.:confused: We had better rape them though.

[Gypsy]

I doubt A&M will have a close game until they play Arkansas.

I like the schedule Kansas has until they have to play OU. XD

[ScytheMan]

I doubt A&M will have a close game until they play Arkansas.

I like the schedule Kansas has until they have to play OU. XD

I thought that last season too. Then we almost lost to Army.

[Gypsy]

Yeah, A&M is in a bad spot right now. Kind of sad considering they used to be pretty good. I still remember when they shocked K-State in double OT back in the 1998 Big 12 title game.

[mantis33]

Suck a fat one USC!

Let's go Bearcats!

[Hugh Junit]

Suck a fat one USC!

Let's go Bearcats!

Go Huskies!!

[T Solo]

Go Huskies!!

Helllz Yeah.

[Spirit_Monger]

Suck a fat one USC!

Let's go Bearcats!

Bearcats FTW!

[Gypsy]

Go Huskies!!

Totally! Way to stick it to USC! I was following the score online while watching Nebraska get trolled late.

At least Tennessee kept things respectable.

Some awesome games to watch on network tv.

[CRX687]

My bears are now the favorites to win the Pac10 :cool:

Oregon's looking better every game though, I'm hoping Cal loses next week at Eugene and then runs the table to finish 11-1 with a Rose Bowl berth.

[Whoeversmeltit]

My bears are now the favorites to win the Pac10 :cool:

Oregon's looking better every game though, I'm hoping Cal loses next week at Eugene and then runs the table to finish 11-1 with a Rose Bowl berth.

Hope you guys win it. Have to laugh at the pundits calling your win over Minnesota "quality". When a Big Ten team beats The Golden Rodents then no credit at all is given. Speaks more to the relative lack of balls in preseason scheduling. Watch as other Big Ten teams get probed for further degredation. Other aspiring programs will also look to notch "quality" pre-conference season wins. Woe is the Big Ten.

[CRX687]

Hope you guys win it. Have to laugh at the pundits calling your win over Minnesota "quality". When a Big Ten team beats The Golden Rodents then no credit at all is given. Speaks more to the relative lack of balls in preseason scheduling. Watch as other Big Ten teams get probed for further degredation. Other aspiring programs will also look to notch "quality" pre-conference season wins. Woe is the Big Ten.

That's because OOC games are held to a different standards than In conference games. Same reason teams like PSU and cincy get credit for beating OSU every year but no PAC10 team gets it.

In OOC, all the other teams are playing directional state from the FCS while UM is not a power, but at least a mediocre BCS team that was in a bowl last year. Compared to all the nonBCS and FCS teams, that makes UMN "quality". But in conference, they're just another middle of the pack team.

[Whoeversmeltit]

That's because OOC games are held to a different standards than In conference games. Same reason teams like PSU and cincy get credit for beating OSU every year but no PAC10 team gets it.

In OOC, all the other teams are playing directional state from the FCS while UM is not a power, but at least a mediocre BCS team that was in a bowl last year. Compared to all the nonBCS and FCS teams, that makes UMN "quality". But in conference, they're just another middle of the pack team.

Righto. Thats why I used the word "relative" Thats one point I was making. Another is that the Big Ten has numerous teams fill that card nicely.

[Gypsy]

BYU is getting their shit kicked in by Florida State. Not sure if many people saw this coming.

Of course after I post this BYU scores. Still it's 44-21 currently.

[meat.eater]

Ducks are looking better, but I'm not sure anyone can take on Jahrvis Best right now. Hopefully we can get the ball moving and win in a shootout.

Good game against Utah today: namely: LaMichael James. I don't want to say "I told you so; we'll be better off with James than Blount," but... I told you so; we'll be better off with James that Blount.

Masoli is looking more and more like the weakest link. Sure, the guy has feet, but our spread worked in years passed by also having a quarterback that was a decent thrower and could add the pass option to a wide out or slot back... Masoli is proving ot me that he cannot or doesn't have the confidence to use his arm at all. Hindering. Especially with Holland and Mael as big name senior receivers right now. Not to mention Ed Dickson.

Unfortunate to see the freshman punter get spooked by a blocked punt, too. He needs to get his mind off the defense and just be in his element. Was averaging 45+ yd punts and had 4 in the 15 yard line... then he gets blocked and he started punting 29 and 31 yarders. Sucks. That right there could lose us the game against the Cal Jahrvis Best's, especially when we play a type of offense that isn't on the field very long. Field position and TOP efficiency will be huge in next weeks game.

[Gypsy]

It's Jahvid Best. And yeah, he is clearly the key. Oregon should load up the box and make Riley beat them, I'm not sure if he can.

Masoli is pretty bad, do you guys have another option?

[Lex]

Landry Jones for the Heisman.

[CRX687]

Ducks are looking better, but I'm not sure anyone can take on Jahrvis Best right now. Hopefully we can get the ball moving and win in a shootout.

Good game against Utah today: namely: LaMichael James. I don't want to say "I told you so; we'll be better off with James than Blount," but... I told you so; we'll be better off with James that Blount.

Masoli is looking more and more like the weakest link. Sure, the guy has feet, but our spread worked in years passed by also having a quarterback that was a decent thrower and could add the pass option to a wide out or slot back... Masoli is proving ot me that he cannot or doesn't have the confidence to use his arm at all. Hindering. Especially with Holland and Mael as big name senior receivers right now. Not to mention Ed Dickson.

Unfortunate to see the freshman punter get spooked by a blocked punt, too. He needs to get his mind off the defense and just be in his element. Was averaging 45+ yd punts and had 4 in the 15 yard line... then he gets blocked and he started punting 29 and 31 yarders. Sucks. That right there could lose us the game against the Cal Jahrvis Best's, especially when we play a type of offense that isn't on the field very long. Field position and TOP efficiency will be huge in next weeks game.

If it makes you feel better, our special team is the biggest weakness right now, so field position might actually end up in your favor.

[ScytheMan]

USC lost.
Texas should win, and it looks like they will fairly cleanly.
A&M v Utah State was the worst reffed games I've seen in my entire life by a good margin. They called what was clearly a touchdown no good and reversed the call after we used our challenge. He clearly landed over a yard in bounds though... such BS.

[Lex]

USC lost.
Texas should win, and it looks like they will fairly cleanly.
A&M v Utah State was the worst reffed games I've seen in my entire life by a good margin. They called what was clearly a touchdown no good and reversed the call after we used our challenge. He clearly landed over a yard in bounds though... such BS.

Worse than Oregon vs Oklahoma?

[ScytheMan]

Worse than Oregon vs Oklahoma?

Yes.

[Nitanius Nolund]

Damn, V Tech pulled through.

But USC lost, so I'm happy.

[Lex]

Yes.

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[Lex]

After the Texas v Texas Tech game I've come to the conclusion that OU is going to completely smash both of them.

[Gypsy]

Damn, V Tech pulled through.

But USC lost, so I'm happy.

Nebraska outplayed them most of the game but not getting into the end zone really cost them. Kind of a painful game to watch until the crazyness at the end.

After the Texas v Texas Tech game I've come to the conclusion that OU is going to completely smash both of them.

Colt McCoy was really crappy in the first half, if he plays like that against OU it will be like 28-0 at half and pretty much over. OU's D is way better than Tech. Hell he even struggled in the first half of the Wyoming game.

[Nitanius Nolund]

How about them Gamecocks?

[Memnarch]

Hey! You arent even from here!

So...How bout dem Gamecocks?!

Let the church say amen... Lol.

I knew Ole Miss was overrated! Just makes it that much better when Spurrier says We Must Protect This House!

[Nitanius Nolund]

I need to be from there to root for the Gamecocks?

D:

[Gypsy]

Hey! You arent even from here!

So...How bout dem Gamecocks?!

Let the church say amen... Lol.

I knew Ole Miss was overrated! Just makes it that much better when Spurrier says We Must Protect This House!
Agreed. Ole Miss had way too much hype going into the season. Aside from Florida and Alabama there are no great SEC teams, and Florida has already shown they can play poorly against the Vols. Bama's D is insanely good, I really hope the SEC title game is Bama vs Florida again.

[Memnarch]

Good point. Go Cocks!

[Gypsy]

Good point. Go Cocks!
South Carolina is so close to being undefeated. I don't see why they can't beat Kentucky, Tennessee and Vandy and make a decent bowl.

I hope against hope that Nevada can beat Missouri tonight. Missouri is a joke.

[ScytheMan]

Hey who should I root for this weekend? My Texas teams are playing push overs and I don't feel like watching.

[Gypsy]

Iowa vs PSU
Arkansas vs Alabama
Cal vs Oregon
Miami vs Va Tech
TCU vs Clemson
Texas Tech vs Houston
South Florida vs Florida State
North Carolina vs Georgia Tech

Those are the best games to watch this week imo. Root for Houston, they can totally beat T. Tech.

[ScytheMan]

MMmm. Tech v Houston. I hope they get raped.

God I hate Tech.

[bdog1321]

Oh my god...that LSU TD punt return was insane. 93 yards? he must have made everyone on the punting team miss.

[Hugh Junit]

The Ducks are making Cal look like a bunch of bums. 25-3 at halftime.
Meat's gotta be stoked.

[Gypsy]

The Ducks are making Cal look like a bunch of bums. 25-3 at halftime.
Meat's gotta be stoked.

Yep. Riley's passing numbers are just horrible up to this point and Masoli is looking like a quarterback.

Another shocker is Miami not showing up against Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech looked pretty bad in their win against Nebraska and Miami has been pretty good so far, this is why college football is so fun. I'm glad Kansas managed to escape with a win against Southern Mississippi, they didn't play a great game on offense despite the 35 points, the offensive line was kind of porous against the pass rush but a win is a win.

Texas has finally started strong against UTEP. Crazy stats for McCoy.

PASS: McCoy 20-26, 234 yds, 2 tds

40 points and not quite to the half. Crazy.

[Nitanius Nolund]

I hate Canada. I can't watch any games right now :(

[Gypsy]

You aren't missing any great games currently, although TCU and Clemson is alright.

Texas scored again. 47-7 almost to half-time. Lawlz.

[Nitanius Nolund]

I don't think you understand man. I had to watch the CFL last night. Do you even know what the CFL is?

It's basically everybody the NFL doesn't want, with some crazy rules, a longer field, an extra man on the field, and less downs.

It's gotta be the worst form of football I've ever seen.

[Gypsy]

Painful. I don't know if I could watch it. :P

Just when it looked like Arkansas could make a game out of it boom Greg McElroy pass complete to Marquis Maze for 80 yards and a touchdown.

[Hugh Junit]

Yep. Riley's passing numbers are just horrible up to this point and Masoli is looking like a quarterback.


Yep. Oregon looked like they could beat anyone today. They beat the #6 ranked team 42-3, and made Jahvid Best look like nothing special.
We see upsets every week, but that was an absolute ass kicking from start to finish.

[meat.eater]

The Ducks are making Cal look like a bunch of bums. 25-3 at halftime.
Meat's gotta be stoked.

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YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

Our offense is finally off the ground! We're not playing in the special Olympics anymore! And the defense looked unbeatable too! Pac-10, look out. If our line keeps blocking and Masoli makes completions like today (giving our spread option that Kelly revolutionized its full potential), this could be a fantastic season after all. The defense has been sharp since day 1.

I want to play Boise again in a Bowl.

[CRX687]

http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/david_caruso_sunglasses.jpg

YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

Our offense is finally off the ground! We're not playing in the special Olympics anymore! And the defense looked unbeatable too! Pac-10, look out. If our line keeps blocking and Masoli makes completions like today (giving our spread option that Kelly revolutionized its full potential), this could be a fantastic season after all. The defense has been sharp since day 1.

I want to play Boise again in a Bowl.

gg. Don't expect me to post on this forum again unless we beat SC.

[Gypsy]

http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/david_caruso_sunglasses.jpg

YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

Our offense is finally off the ground! We're not playing in the special Olympics anymore! And the defense looked unbeatable too! Pac-10, look out. If our line keeps blocking and Masoli makes completions like today (giving our spread option that Kelly revolutionized its full potential), this could be a fantastic season after all. The defense has been sharp since day 1.

I want to play Boise again in a Bowl.
Boise State vs TCU for the national championship! Screw the BCS! Lawlz.

Remember I posted something about making Riley beat them? Oregon played a smart defensive game today. Riley ended up with 12-31, 123 yds which is pathetic. The Pac 10 is wiiiide open now.

[The Cheat]

Boise State is now America's team.


Tebow is down. I repeat Tebow is down. He left the game. I lol'd. ESPN is sad.

[Nitanius Nolund]

If he doesn't have a concussion I will be amazed.

[ScytheMan]

UT v UTEP was a blowout.
A&M v UAB was a blowout.
Tech is losing to Houston right now. Hopefully this trend continues.

[The Cheat]

If he doesn't have a concussion I will be amazed.

I think he might.

But ESPN told me he was God! He can't get hurt!

[Lex]

Boise State is now America's team.


Tebow is down. I repeat Tebow is down. He left the game. I lol'd. ESPN is sad.

Eff Boise state.

[The Cheat]

Eff Boise state.

How can you say that? They are the ONLY team left that has a shot at killing the BCS.

Do you like the BCS? :eek:

[Lex]

How can you say that? They are the ONLY team left that has a shot at killing the BCS.

Do you like the BCS? :eek:

Fiesta bowl 2007. Eff Boise state.

[The Cheat]

Fiesta bowl 2007. Eff Boise state.

Still?

Come on that game was amazing. Even in defeat, that game ruled.


BCS must die.

[Nitanius Nolund]

I just wanna play a game at Boise St because of their blue field.

[The Cheat]

I just wanna play a game at Boise St because of their blue field.

Best. Field. Ever.

[meat.eater]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions

Ruh-roh....
I would love it if this weeks predictions happened. 1) Oregon in Rose Bowl! 2) OU vs. Boise again.... yeaaaaaaaahhhhhh.

I'd love to play Boise again too, don't get me wrong.

[Nightmarez]

Notre dame won bitch

[ScytheMan]

Tech lost by 1 point. It was a good weekend for college football.

[Lex]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions

Ruh-roh....
I would love it if this weeks predictions happened. 1) Oregon in Rose Bowl! 2) OU vs. Boise again.... yeaaaaaaaahhhhhh.

I'd love to play Boise again too, don't get me wrong.

No way, OU's going back to the title game this year, after they beat Miami, Texas, and OK St. They'll prolly choke against florida again, though.

[ScytheMan]

OU is gonna have a real tough fight against Texas. I'm hopeful for A&M this season. Good start, playing like we actually aren't completely awful so far.

If y'all missed the Tech v Houston game, it was a real close one. Very fun to watch.

[Nitanius Nolund]

Only game I got last night was Penn State vs Iowa. It wasn't a bad game, but the last quarter kinda sucked. Iowa was just dominant.

[Gypsy]

Boise State is now America's team.


Tebow is down. I repeat Tebow is down. He left the game. I lol'd. ESPN is sad.

Agreed and yeaaaaaah ESPN is like inside Tebow's ass.

Fiesta bowl 2007. Eff Boise state.

Statue of liberty? In my two point conversion? |D

Oklahoma has trouble in big games now because of coaching. They could've beat BYU if they kicked some short field goals earlier in the game instead of going for it on 4th and goal. Stoops is nuts, but that's also what makes him a good coach at times.

Come on that game was amazing. Even in defeat, that game ruled.


BCS must die.

Yes and yes.

Notre dame won bitch

Clausen is pretty awesome on game winning drives. 3 weeks in a row (even though they lost to Michigan he had a hell of a last drive before the Michigan drive).

Tech lost by 1 point. It was a good weekend for college football.

Tech sucks.

No way, OU's going back to the title game this year, after they beat Miami, Texas, and OK St. They'll prolly choke against florida again, though.

What if Tebow can't stay healthy? |D

The Texas OU game should be epic. I fully expect OU to steamroll Miami and Ok State.

[The Cheat]

So...

Florida vs Boise State for the title right?

[Gypsy]

So...

Florida vs Boise State for the title right?
No no no. I said it earlier, Boise vs TCU for the title. LOL.

[The Cheat]

No no no. I said it earlier, Boise vs TCU for the title. LOL.

I'd love it.

But sadly...in the world of the BCS it isn't how you play, it's how much money you have/bring in.

[Gypsy]

Miami is schizo. Playing like crap against VT and they are playing like world beaters so far against OU. Interesting team, idk if they can win out though.

[I'malive24/7]

I'm impressed by Miami.

I am calling a Miami vs. Boise State championship XD

[Lex]

I'm ashamed to be an OU student.

[Gypsy]

Swagger U is back officially now. Huge win. The remaining schedule doesn't look all that tough but then again they could lay another egg like they did against VT. That game was odd though, bad weather and all kinds of mistakes. The Big 12 had better hope Texas runs the table now.

[Hugh Junit]

The Huskies got robbed with the overturned TD today against Notre Dame, but they got 6 more chances to punch it in from the 1 and couldn't. Notre Dame's goal line stand was amazing, and they came back and won in OT.
At least the Huskies are watchable again.

[Gypsy]

That was a very exciting game. It lasted a long time too, even before the OT. The other games I was watching that started at the same time ended well before it.

Oh and this is Miami's remaining schedule. It screams soft. The most interesting game might be USF. That would really be something if Miami went into that with one loss and USF had no more than 1 loss.

October 10 12:00 pm Florida A&M LandShark Stadium • Miami Gardens, FL
October 17 7:30 pm at UCF Bright House Networks Stadium • Orlando, FL CBS CSN
October 24 12:00 pm Clemson LandShark Stadium • Miami Gardens, FL
October 31 12:00 pm at Wake Forest BB&T Field • Winston-Salem, NC
November 7 12:00 pm Virginia LandShark Stadium • Miami Gardens, FL
November 14 12:00 pm at North Carolina Kenan Stadium • Chapel Hill, NC
November 21 12:00 pm Duke LandShark Stadium • Miami Gardens, FL
November 28 12:00 pm at South Florida Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, FL

[ScytheMan]

Razorbacks rocked A&M in the new Cowboy's Stadium. Can't say I expected to win, but it's still so sad...

Edit: U of H lost to UTEP? Are you freaking kidding me. Ahh well.

[Memnarch]

Tis football...

[Nitanius Nolund]

Huskers vs Mizzou tonight. Finally a game for Nebraska worth watching.

[Gypsy]

Nebraska 42 Missouri 27

Missouri sucks. For real. Nebraska is going to shred up the Missouri "defense", especially on the ground.

I think there are no great teams in the Big 12 North but Nebraska has definitely shown me more than Missouri so far.

[mantis33]

Ok so wtf is up with UC being ranked ahead of OSU? I mean... I'm glad they're doing well since I'm from cincy... but come on.

[*Sanosuke*]

Tennessee dissapointed me...That loss against Auburn was stupid.

[ScytheMan]

I'm not going to the game this weekend. I'm tired of having shitty games.

[Memnarch]

Well...Lets go Gamecocks! Beat those Wildcats!

[Gypsy]

Well...Lets go Gamecocks! Beat those Wildcats!
Well...you guys should win...

Turns out I was right on the margin for Missouri vs Nebraska but the rain turned it into a defensive battle until Nebraska decided to curb stomp them in the 4th quarter. Missouri still sucks.

[ScytheMan]

I was one off on the spread of that game... so close.

[Memnarch]

What was the final?

[Gypsy]

27-12. Nebraska scored all their points in the 4th quarter.

[Nitanius Nolund]

Figures. I got fed up and turned it off with like 6 minutes left in the third. Nebraska didn't look like they could do shit.

[Gypsy]

Both teams played poor offense most of the game. Left numbers are Nebraska. Consider though that Nebraska had 110 yards of total offense going into the 4th quarter, so they got over half of their offensive production in one quarter.

Team Stat Comparison

1st Downs 14 15
3rd down efficiency
8-17 5-18
4th down efficiency
0-1 1-2
Total Yards 263 225
Passing 158 134
Comp-Att
14-33 17-43
Yards per pass
4.8 3.1
Rushing 105 91
Rushing Attempts
33 35
Yards per rush
3.2 2.6
Penalties 12-108 8-100
Turnovers 2 3
Fumbles lost
2 1
Interceptions thrown
0 2
Possession 29:32 30:28

[Memnarch]

Wow. I love and hate being in the SEC. Seems like there are more upsets in this conference. Picks on Florida vs. LSU? Im saying FL, but I think it will depend on if Tebow plays or not.

[Gypsy]

Florida, even w/o Tebow.

Btw IROK, if you want to watch the end of the game... http://espn.go.com/broadband/espn360/player?gameId=292810142&sportCode=&league=NCAAF

[Nitanius Nolund]

Florida, even w/o Tebow.

Btw IROK, if you want to watch the end of the game... http://espn.go.com/broadband/espn360/player?gameId=292810142&sportCode=&league=NCAAF

Only works for people who have Internet service from selected providers. Canadian providers aren't one of them.

[Gypsy]

That's pretty retarded. :/

[Worker]

Wow. I love and hate being in the SEC. Seems like there are more upsets in this conference. Picks on Florida vs. LSU? Im saying FL, but I think it will depend on if Tebow plays or not.

The only prediction I am going to make is that I will be drunk before the game starts.

[The Cheat]

Well...Lets go Gamecocks! Beat those Wildcats!

No.
Well...you guys should win...



Should yes but come on, the Cats have to beat Steve one of these days.
Wow. I love and hate being in the SEC. Seems like there are more upsets in this conference. Picks on Florida vs. LSU? Im saying FL, but I think it will depend on if Tebow plays or not.

SEC is the best football college conference in America. In both B-ball and Football.

Florida wins by 7.

Tebow will play.
The only prediction I am going to make is that I will be drunk before the game starts.

How sad.

[Worker]

No.


Should yes but come on, the Cats have to beat Steve one of these days.


SEC is the best football college conference in America. In both B-ball and Football.

Florida wins by 7.

Tebow will play.


How sad.

Not as sad as you were when Tebow got knocked out.

[Memnarch]

Florida, even w/o Tebow.


I agree. Their backups pretty solid and they have a great D.

The only prediction I am going to make is that I will be drunk before the game starts.

Ditto...



No.

Should yes but come on, the Cats have to beat Steve one of these days.

I dont think it will be this year though. We are pretty decent. Plus its in Columbia AND I will be there. Just sucks. Ill be tailgating by 9:30am. Got to get oiled up with the liquor before the game at 12:30.

In another note, did you just tell us where you are kinda or just what SEC team you pull for?


Florida wins by 7.

Tebow will play.



Ill take that. I think it may be more than that. Besides, Urban Meyer would have announced Tebow wouldnt be playing AND he practiced the past couple of days.

[Sinyra]

i know you're talking about florida but i'm so worried about our game tomorrow i just needed to get it out. our qb is hurt, two of our big guys are hurt, our star punt returner is hurt AND his sub just got injured, AND it's our first away game since the slaughter at boise. oh man. come on duckies...

[Gypsy]

SEC is the best football college conference in America. In both B-ball and Football.

Basketball is not even close, I'd say the ACC is better and we won't count the Big East since it's 2 conferences in basketball.

From 00-09 here is the list of championships by conference.

ACC - 4
Big East - 2
SEC - 2
Big 12 - 1
Big 10 - 1

And yes, I just took this way too seriously. :/

Can't argue against the football though.

I agree. Their backups pretty solid and they have a great D.

They may run a more efficient offense with a back-up. I still don't know what to think of Tebow as a pure qb. I do know he is all man though.

I like Florida by double digits in this game either way.

[ScytheMan]

i know you're talking about florida but i'm so worried about our game tomorrow i just needed to get it out. our qb is hurt, two of our big guys are hurt, our star punt returner is hurt AND his sub just got injured, AND it's our first away game since the slaughter at boise. oh man. come on duckies...

Duckies!?

Ugh.

[Memnarch]

Basketball is not even close, I'd say the ACC is better and we won't count the Big East since it's 2 conferences in basketball.

They may run a more efficient offense with a back-up. I still don't know what to think of Tebow as a pure qb. I do know he is all man though.

I like Florida by double digits in this game either way.

I agree with you on the basketball. SEC is coming up a bit in recent years, but we are a football conference. Always have been too.

Florida should win. I just dont know enough about Brantly to pick points though. Les Miles will give Urban Meyer a game either way.

[*Sanosuke*]

go vols dammit!

[Memnarch]

They won...convincingly.

So did the Gamecocks! Woot!

[*Sanosuke*]

UGA took it in the ass, and so did Auburn.

[ScytheMan]

At least the Aggies gave OSU(OK) a run for their money.

[zz99]

Michigans beating #12 Iowa 14-10.

Iowa is clearly the better team, I won't deny that, but they're continually making one mistake.

They're underestimating Michigans best player - Donovan Warren.

Iowa seems intent to show that Donovan is weak, and they've failed miserably so far.

He's broken up every pass thrown his way, and took an interception in for 6.

[The Cheat]

Not as sad as you were when Tebow got knocked out.

I lol'd when that happened.

And anyone who thought Tebow wasn't going to play tonight is an idiot. He was ready to play by Wednesday...of last week. That is just Urban Meyer playing "mind games."

God I hate him.
Basketball is not even close, I'd say the ACC is better and we won't count the Big East since it's 2 conferences in basketball.

From 00-09 here is the list of championships by conference.

ACC - 4
Big East - 2
SEC - 2
Big 12 - 1
Big 10 - 1

And yes, I just took this way too seriously. :/

Can't argue against the football though.



You did take that way too seriously. You need help.

I'll give you the basketball one for now. SEC has been up and down the past few years.

But it is no question the best fooball conference in America.

They won...convincingly.

So did the Gamecocks! Woot!

Tenn. winning by so much was a shock.

You guys stole yet another win from us. I was shocked how good we played once our QB went out.


http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/south-carolina-cheerleaders.jpg

Guess we know what they want.

[ScytheMan]

UT was deceivingly bad first half, but it looks like they have it under control again.

Edit: OU has to be the best 3-2 team there is right now.

[Nitanius Nolund]

I was shocked how good we played once our QB went out.

We? Our?

Cheat, did you slip up? I think perhaps you did.

[Elven Blood]

GO MICHIGAN!!! 1 minute left, down 3, with the ball.

edit:

FUCK! interception.........what are you doing

[*Sanosuke*]

Freshman Fail.

GG Michigan

[Lex]

We? Our?

Cheat, did you slip up? I think perhaps you did.

We found out cheat's a Kentucky guy a week or so ago, get with the program.

[Nitanius Nolund]

We found out cheat's a Kentucky guy a week or so ago, get with the program.

Because I read the forums? You're supposed to update me on this crap over MSN.

[mantis33]

Lol...Michigan...

I can't wait till we play Iowa. Should be a good game. The Shoe is going to erupt.

[Gypsy]

Michigans beating #12 Iowa 14-10.

Iowa is clearly the better team, I won't deny that, but they're continually making one mistake.

They're underestimating Michigans best player - Donovan Warren.

Iowa seems intent to show that Donovan is weak, and they've failed miserably so far.

He's broken up every pass thrown his way, and took an interception in for 6.

Michigan self-trolled themselves too hard to win. It's too bad, because Iowa has to be the worst 6-0 team I have ever seen.

UT was deceivingly bad first half, but it looks like they have it under control again.

Edit: OU has to be the best 3-2 team there is right now.

Texas realised they were Texas again after Colorado went up 14-3. The final score (38-14) shows how bad Colorado really is.

LSU got exposed today, they survived against teams like Miss. St. and their lack of good qb play finally caught up with them today. I was barely right with my double digit prediction. Tebow was so manly today, although he was clearly tentative at first.

As for Kansas...a win is a win, that's all I can say. :P

[*Sanosuke*]

Michigan self-trolled themselves too hard to win. It's too bad, because Iowa has to be the worst 6-0 team I have ever seen.

As for Kansas...a win is a win, that's all I can say. :P

?????

I can haz translationz?

As long as you're winning...doesn't that hold weight?

[Gypsy]

I'm a Kansas fan, so the same rules don't apply. :P

I'll admit right now they haven't looked great the last two weeks though.

[*Sanosuke*]

haha. Okay thats cool.

[Nitanius Nolund]

I'm a Kansas fan, so the same rules don't apply. :P

I'll admit right now they haven't looked great the last two weeks though.

I hold Colorado steamrolls you :p

Huskers over Tech, let's do eeeet!

[Gypsy]

Honestly, I'm happy with 8-4 or better and a bowl apperance every year. We've been bad forever. I remember being at a game against Nebraska when Crouch was there and losing 51-7. :/

I'm thinking the offense will be a bit better when Sharp gets back, as much as I love Opurum he can't turn the corner at all.

I hold Colorado steamrolls you

Huskers over Tech, let's do eeeet!

Kansas wins by double digits. Lock it! :P

Where is the game against Tech? They rollllled K-State today, but K-State is just horrible.

[*Sanosuke*]

Who won the GT game?

[Nitanius Nolund]

GT is up by 4 in the 4th.

[Gypsy]

Wild game. All this talk of firing Bowden is absurd though.

[*Sanosuke*]

Thanks. The Rambling Wreck is gonna be my school next year. Im transferring over.

[Memnarch]

You guys stole yet another win from us. I was shocked how good we played once our QB went out.


http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/south-carolina-cheerleaders.jpg

Guess we know what they want.

GG Cheat. It was kind of a weird one with the penalties. 5 men in the backfield? The ref did traveling sign and i was like WTF!?

Yes. All the ladies down here love their Cocks. :bigsmile:

[Gypsy]

Boise @ Tulsa on Wednesday.

Cincy @ USF on Thursday basically for the Big East title.

Some good stuff before Saturday. Both are on espn.

[R G]

SEC is the best football college conference in America. In both B-ball and Football.



SEC is by far the best football conference....Basketball Conference though? Seriously?

ACC is the BEST, no questions about it.


A few other points:
-Really glad to see Oregon turn it around after a their loss and a bad ending in the Boise State game.....The coach really has rallied the troops. Gotta have mad respect for those guys....and I would so love to see them play Boise State in a rematch....I hate Boise State with their pansy ass schedules.

-FSU needs to quit all the BullSheot about Bobby Bowden. Let the season come to the end and then consider everything before creating all the unnecessary drama in the middle of the season. Bobby Bowden is one of the most respected coaches in college football....sure you are gonna have some off years.....hell look at Pittino at PennState....he has certainly had some bad years too, but stick with the guy that got you there in the first place.

-Florida vs Alabama in the SEC Championship will be the winner of the national championship game....I am calling it right now.

[Memnarch]

I agree. Florida and Alabama are both the team to beat. Dont think that my Gamecocks have what it takes to beat them both or either one of them. Its a long road ahead in Gamecock country...

EDIT: All of our practice reports are coming back that we are very relaxed for Saturdays game against Alabama. We really dont have anything to lose, so we may as well be loose. I think that if they have some mistakes that we exploit, then the Gamecocks should be in this game.

[2xfire]

Fried food?
Texas state fair?
The best game in college?
What more can you want?

Texas is gonna spank that assss. Hook em baby!
Yea, I said it...:rolleyes:

[The Professor?]

I'm a Longhorn fan.

And no they won't kick OU's ass. They will win, but it's going to be close.

[Medemia]

When did they move South Bend to Texas?

[2xfire]

Dam they moved my thread.... @#$%! The RRR is much more than just college football, don't ya know? :dry:

[The Cheat]

I could care less about this game, but I need Texas to lose.

If they lose, the BCS gets more fraked up and Boise State can keep the dream alive.

[ScytheMan]

I admit Boise State is legit, but Cinn and TCU(as much as I love all things Texas) are way overrated.

Also I predict a Texas win with a double digit margin. Like 10, maybe 14. I haven't seen whether or not I can watch it yet though, cause I'm not missing the A&M game.

[CRX687]

I admit Boise State is legit, but Cinn and TCU(as much as I love all things Texas) are way overrated.

Also I predict a Texas win with a double digit margin. Like 10, maybe 14. I haven't seen whether or not I can watch it yet though, cause I'm not missing the A&M game.

That' s surprising because I think BSU is the least legit of the bunch. They're basically making the BCS purely because of Oregon, no one else they play is even remotely good. Oregon's good, but legit teams need to beat more than one tough opponent.

[Toledo 13]

Fried food?
Texas state fair?
The best game in college?
What more can you want?

Texas is gonna spank that assss. Hook em baby!
Yea, I said it...:rolleyes:

Hah.

[DOCTOR DEVICE]

boise state will likely have only played 3 (possibly 4) teams with winning records by the time they go 13-0.

they can complain about teams in conferences like the WAC get shafted from the BCS championship game now and again, but it really only takes scheduling one or two better non-conference games from their AD to actually show they've beaten someone. they will and should make it to a BCS game, but definitely not the championship.

[Lex]

Fried food?
Texas state fair?
The best game in college?
What more can you want?

Texas is gonna spank that assss. Hook em baby!
Yea, I said it...:rolleyes:

I'm a Longhorn fan.

And no they won't kick OU's ass. They will win, but it's going to be close.

Really wish I had bought tickets to this game. Just to see the faces on random longhorn fans when we thrash your BCS championship bid.

[Worker]

I admit Boise State is legit, but Cinn and TCU(as much as I love all things Texas) are way overrated.


Houston has a better resume even with one loss. Ill give you Cinn but TCU? Really? check the strength of schedule. :dry:


That' s surprising because I think BSU is the least legit of the bunch. They're basically making the BCS purely because of Oregon, no one else they play is even remotely good. Oregon's good, but legit teams need to beat more than one tough opponent.

Summed it up nicely.

[The Cheat]

People you don't get it. BSU won't make the national title game. Everyone knows that.

But if they end the season undefeated and are ranked like 2 or 3, then the BCS will die once people see that BSU won't get picked.

A BSU win is a BCS death.

[Worker]

People you don't get it. BSU won't make the national title game. Everyone knows that.

But if they end the season undefeated and are ranked like 2 or 3, then the BCS will die once people see that BSU won't get picked.

A BSU win is a BCS death.

I see what you are saying Cheat, and if BSU does finish undefeated that's great. It won't be that big a deal though because they won't have the resume to justify them being in the NTG.

[The Cheat]

Exactly worker!

We have to decide a national title game based on resume.

Just like the NFL....er...like the NBA...er....umm....MLB...No....umm....NCAA madness? No....

Anyone else seeing a problem?

[Worker]

Exactly worker!

We have to decide a national title game based on resume.

Just like the NFL....er...like the NBA...er....umm....MLB...No....umm....NCAA madness? No....

Anyone else seeing a problem?


This years edition of BSU really isn't the best case to beat the anti-BCS drum at this point. If they finish undefeated and the NTG is a two loss team match up, then we can talk.

[Memnarch]

We have to decide a national title game based on resume.

Anyone else seeing a problem?

This actually kinda helps the argument for the BCS title game. BSU, Cincinatti, or TCU would never play for the championship based on their resume. A one or maybe two loss SEC team or a one loss Big 12 team would go before any of those teams because of their strength of schedule. Those conferences just arent proven enough. They may get a chance for a BCS bowl game like Utah last year, but they have to have more of a presence or have a harder schedule before they would be considered for a title game. Besides, do you really think that BSU could win 2 or 3 games against top quality teams to make a title game in a playoff system? I dont.

[CRX687]

This actually kinda helps the argument for the BCS title game. BSU, Cincinatti, or TCU would never play for the championship based on their resume. A one or maybe two loss SEC team or a one loss Big 12 team would go before any of those teams because of their strength of schedule. Those conferences just arent proven enough. They may get a chance for a BCS bowl game like Utah last year, but they have to have more of a presence or have a harder schedule before they would be considered for a title game. Besides, do you really think that BSU could win 2 or 3 games against top quality teams to make a title game in a playoff system? I dont.

I don't think BSU can, but TCU goes through a MWC schedule that I would pitt against a big east or ACC schedule this year. BYU, Utah, and this year's CSU are the equivalent of upper-mid level BCS teams and they have a decent OOC slate.

[Gypsy]

I admit Boise State is legit, but Cinn and TCU(as much as I love all things Texas) are way overrated.

Also I predict a Texas win with a double digit margin. Like 10, maybe 14. I haven't seen whether or not I can watch it yet though, cause I'm not missing the A&M game.

TCU would beat Boise if they played. Boise has dodged some bullets against poor teams (like Tulsa, who got absolutely run by OU), one thing TCU can do is play good defense, and that can keep you in the game and then anything can happen.

I don't think Boise, Cincy or TCU are bcs caliber, but since Cincy will probably win the big east we will get to see someone slaughter them.

That' s surprising because I think BSU is the least legit of the bunch. They're basically making the BCS purely because of Oregon, no one else they play is even remotely good. Oregon's good, but legit teams need to beat more than one tough opponent.

Yeah.

A BSU win is a BCS death.

The BCS will never die, it has 9,999,999 hp and regenerates 9,999 hp per second.

[Worker]

TCU would beat Boise if they played. Boise has dodged some bullets against poor teams (like Tulsa, who got absolutely run by OU), one thing TCU can do is play good defense, and that can keep you in the game and then anything can happen.

I don't think Boise, Cincy or TCU are bcs caliber, but since Cincy will probably win the big east we will get to see someone slaughter them.

.

TCU is BCS conference caliber and has been for years. So shouldn't this make them BCS bowl caliber?


One example is 2006. Notre Dame went to a BCS bowl (sugar) and was destroyed by LSU. TCU would have been a better game by far.

[Memnarch]

I don't think BSU can, but TCU goes through a MWC schedule that I would pitt against a big east or ACC schedule this year. BYU, Utah, and this year's CSU are the equivalent of upper-mid level BCS teams and they have a decent OOC slate.

TCUs case is noted. Id put Cincinatti up there too after their performance last night. There are just so many great teams with tradition that to get a new team in there would be tough. They tried it a couple of years ago with Hawaii and look what happened to them. BCS bowls are for the cream of the crop. Utah beat Alabama last year, so we could see some other teams get a shot. If TCU wins out, then I think they would be there. No way theyll play for the championship tho. The SEC champ will be there, but after that who knows.

TCU is BCS conference caliber and has been for years. So shouldn't this make them BCS bowl caliber?

Technically yes, but they would have to go undefeated to get their first chance I think.

[Gypsy]

If they go undefeated they deserve to be in, but I think BYU will beat them. And if they do make it in I would prefer to see them go against the 3rd place team instead of Cincy/the big east winner. Utah proved they were too legit to quit last year.

The SEC champ will be there, but after that who knows.

Texas if they win the Big 12 and lose only 1 game or less. Next in line is USC if they win out. It won't be Ohio State even if they win out because you have to put USC over them. Virginia Tech has an outside chance.

[Worker]

Technically yes, but they would have to go undefeated to get their first chance I think.

I guess my point is that the Mountain West Conference has done better than the WAC and Notre Dame in BCS bowls. If nothing else a team from the MWC is more BCS worthy than Notre Dame or a WAC team with weak creditably. Utah vs Alabama > Hawaii vs Georgia ...these being the most recent examples along with the Notre Dame vs LSU one above.

[Gypsy]

I guess my point is that the Mountain West Conference has done better than the WAC and Notre Dame in BCS bowls.
The Mountain West is only conference undefeated in the BCS. Both wins are by Utah and they have no losses. |D

Good BCS Teams
LSU (4-0)
Texas (3-0)
Florida (4-1)
USC (6-1)
Miami (FL) (3-1)

Baaaaad BCS Teams
Michigan (1-3)
Illinois (0-2)
Alabama (0-2)
Oklahoma (2-5)
Florida State (1-5)
Notre Dame (0-3)

[Worker]

The Mountain West is only conference undefeated in the BCS. |D

Yep, here is the break down.

ACC 2-9

Big 10 8-11

Big 12 7-9

Big East 6-5

MWC 2-0

Pac 10 9-4

SEC 12-5

WAC 1-1

and Notre Dame 0-3

[Gypsy]

And 3 of the Big East wins were when Miami was there.

[Memnarch]

If they go undefeated they deserve to be in, but I think BYU will beat them. And if they do make it in I would prefer to see them go against the 3rd place team instead of Cincy/the big east winner. Utah proved they were too legit to quit last year.

Texas if they win the Big 12 and lose only 1 game or less. Next in line is USC if they win out. It won't be Ohio State even if they win out because you have to put USC over them. Virginia Tech has an outside chance.

Realistically it will be USC or Texas vs Florida or Alabama this year. VT will be in a decent bowl. So will TCU if they win out, BSU, and Cincinatti.

I guess my point is that the Mountain West Conference has done better than the WAC and Notre Dame in BCS bowls. If nothing else a team from the MWC is more BCS worthy than Notre Dame or a WAC team with weak creditably. Utah vs Alabama > Hawaii vs Georgia ...these being the most recent examples along with the Notre Dame vs LSU one above.

I agree, but I think they will be overlooked if theres another team under discussion.

Yep, here is the break down.

ACC 2-9

Big 10 8-11

Big 12 7-9

Big East 6-5

MWC 2-0

Pac 10 9-4

SEC 12-5

WAC 1-1

and Notre Dame 0-3

I love that SEC stat. Lol.

[Gypsy]

Realistically it will be USC or Texas vs Florida or Alabama this year. VT will be in a decent bowl. So will TCU if they win out, BSU, and Cincinatti.

In theory Texas and USC can both lose twice, in that case I think VT gets in. A very outside shot...and they have to win out...

[Worker]

In theory Texas and USC can both lose twice, in that case I think VT gets in. A very outside shot...and they have to win out...

It will be a sticky situation if Alabama wins the SEC and the only one loss team is VT.




I love that SEC stat. Lol.

Me too

[Memnarch]

In theory Texas and USC can both lose twice, in that case I think VT gets in. A very outside shot...and they have to win out...

I agree. I dont see the Trojans losing though. They would go before a one loss Texas or VT team.

It will be a sticky situation if Alabama wins the SEC and the only one loss team is VT.


Bamas getting into the meat of their schedule now, they still have to win the SEC title (vs Florida probly) to get to the National Championship. Bama or Florida will lose one game I think.

[Worker]

I agree. I dont see the Trojans losing though. They would go before a one loss Texas or VT team.




There should be no way a 11-1 USC goes over a 11-1 VT.

USC lost to Washington who will be lucky to make a bowl game.
VT played a close game and lost to Alabama.

Check the strength of schedule.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/polls/119

On top of that VT has a conference championship game to help boost them.




Bamas getting into the meat of their schedule now, they still have to win the SEC title (vs Florida probly) to get to the National Championship. Bama or Florida will lose one game I think.

I hope they meet in the SEC championship game 12-0.



Mem who is your team?

EDIT: SC ? lol

[*Sanosuke*]

Look for UT to pull a fast one over bama NEXT week.

[Memnarch]

There should be no way a 11-1 USC goes over a 11-1 VT.

USC lost to Washington who will be lucky to make a bowl game.
VT played a close game and lost to Alabama.

On top of that VT has a conference championship game to help boost them.
I hope they meet in the SEC championship game 12-0.

Mem who is your team?

EDIT: SC ? lol

Regarding VT and USC, both of their tests will be this weekend. If VT can get by GT this weekend, then they should take the ACC. However, if somehow ND pulls out the upset (highly unlikely), then USC should go. Agreed that the Washington wont go any farther, but even a blind squirrel finds a nut... USC is still a pretty solid team. Thats the beauty of college football. Anyone can win, and anyone can lose. Just some more likely than others.

Id like to see two undefeated teams meet in the SEC championship, because face it...that would be one of the best games we will see all year. AL vs FL!? What!? AL still has to play LSU though. The SEC West is still up for grabs, and that games gonna decide it.

I am a Gamecock. We do have AL this weekend, but we really dont have anything to lose. If we can make some plays and keep it tight, then who knows? Weve been playing pretty good ball, but we are injured. Jarvis Giles is suspended for this game as of yesterday, so Kenny Miles and Brian Maddox will be taking most of the handoffs. Heath Batchelor has left the team because he says football isnt fun anymore to him. ITS A COMMITMENT YOU DOUCHE!! Gamecocks are hurting, but we still have some talent. Steven Garcia can have a good game if the OL will hold, but we need the D to have a good game. Im not saying we WILL win. Im just saying that we have the talent to give us a shot to. Tommorrow will either be a close game or a blow out, but we definitely have a game plan for it. Im thinking 8-4 or 7-5 for the Gamecocks and a decent bowl bid.

GAME!
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COCKS!

[The Cheat]

This actually kinda helps the argument for the BCS title game. BSU, Cincinatti, or TCU would never play for the championship based on their resume. A one or maybe two loss SEC team or a one loss Big 12 team would go before any of those teams because of their strength of schedule. Those conferences just arent proven enough. They may get a chance for a BCS bowl game like Utah last year, but they have to have more of a presence or have a harder schedule before they would be considered for a title game. Besides, do you really think that BSU could win 2 or 3 games against top quality teams to make a title game in a playoff system? I dont.

Who gives a shit about BCS bowl games? Fuck the bowl games. All of them except the title game means shit to me.

Could BSU beat the good teams? More than likely not. But the point is we will never know.

College footbal is a joke until there is a playoff system.

[Gypsy]

I agree. I dont see the Trojans losing though. They would go before a one loss Texas or VT team.

USC could lose to Oregon.

Bamas getting into the meat of their schedule now, they still have to win the SEC title (vs Florida probly) to get to the National Championship. Bama or Florida will lose one game I think.

Both will be on cruise control this week. Lol.

[Memnarch]

USC could lose to Oregon.

Both will be on cruise control this week. Lol.

True. Lol.

[*Sanosuke*]

I hope the Yellow Jackets pull out the win...I haven't seen them do good in a few years. It's not every year you see some mid-talent ACC teams ranked like UNC was last year(and for a short time this year) and Georgia Tech.

[*Sanosuke*]

GT over VT
OU over Texas
USC over ND(sadly)
Cocks over Tide

and my upset of the day, Arkansas over Florida

[Gypsy]

Red River Shootout time.

Sano, you're gonna go 1-4 in those picks. :P

VT
Texas
USC
Bama
Florida

Those are the winners. :P

[Worker]

Ideally USC will lose today then Notre Dame will tank the rest of the season. :cool:

[bdog1321]

Wow braddy got bent again.

[Memnarch]

GT over VT
OU over Texas
USC over ND(sadly)
Cocks over Tide

and my upset of the day, Arkansas over Florida

As much as I hope that would happen, I really dont think that it will.

[Gypsy]

Damn, OU has been impressive defensively so far.

[*Sanosuke*]

Looks like ill be 2-3 hopefully.

[*Sanosuke*]

McCoy fails.

[Nitanius Nolund]

WOOT PERDUE!!q

[T Solo]

Washington State!

[ScytheMan]

Picked the Red River shootout winner, but not the spread. Oh well.

[Lex]

God dammit Landry Jones, way to blow it. : (

[Hugh Junit]

and my upset of the day, Arkansas over Florida

Should have been.

[meat.eater]

SC should have lost, too. Or at least gone to OT.

[Maverik07]

Not even. Why should they have lost? They completely outplayed ND. ND got a lucky break off that INT and the USC silly penalties (some of which, i think, were unavoidable and questionable calls).

[The Professor?]

OU lost.

Hello Texas vs. SEC Championship Winner in the National Title Game.

[Lex]

OU lost.

Hello Texas vs. SEC Championship Winner in the National Title Game.

Can't wait to see Texas get stomped in the National title Game, Go Bama!

[Maverik07]

Yea, Texas is gonna get smashed by Alabama. Hopefully Texas will lose though, then USC can get to the big game.

[The Professor?]

Yea...we also thought Bama would smash Utah, and we all know what happened there.

Texas is a very talented team, even if they haven't played up to it to this point. But it's enough for now. Come title game, they will lose if they play like this. That's a given. BUT I think they will right the ship by that time and start firing on all cylinders.

Also, they perform well (well at least they win) in the big games.

[Maverik07]

Bahahahahaha at the Gamecocks.

[*Sanosuke*]

Gg War Eagles.

[ScytheMan]

!5436@!#$%!@6452%^^3254@#%&@

Seriously? K-State. That bad. I'm not even gonna watch the Tech game next week.

[Gypsy]

The refs were horrible today. Arkansas got robbed and I can't discuss some of the calls in the Kansas game without my blood boiling. At least Nebraska got rocked, that makes me happy. Oh and TCU rolled after a shaky start. Go Horned Frogs!

Yea...we also thought Bama would smash Utah, and we all know what happened there.

Texas is a very talented team, even if they haven't played up to it to this point. But it's enough for now. Come title game, they will lose if they play like this. That's a given. BUT I think they will right the ship by that time and start firing on all cylinders.

Also, they perform well (well at least they win) in the big games.

It's hard to say. Alabama looks like the best team, but anyone can have a bad week. Florida has been way less than impressive since SEC play started but just like Texas they have found ways to win and stay undefeated, and in the end that it all that matters. I want Texas to DESTROY Missouri next week.

[Nitanius Nolund]

Nebraska may have lost, but I called Colorado beating Kansas (mostly for the lulz). Plus two top 10 teams lost today, so I'm okay with Tech whooping the Huskers.

[Gypsy]

Yeah Kansas won, but they called back the touchdown on offensive pass interference for an "illegal rub". I was like lol wtf?

Oh and Ohio State sucks. Seriously. Purdue...

[redreoicy]

Iowa's going to win it all.

[Memnarch]

Should have been.

I agree.


SC should have lost, too. Or at least gone to OT.

Good games this weekend.

Can't wait to see Texas get stomped in the National title Game, Go Bama!

Yep. My gamecocks showed up a little, but there were too many mistakes and penalties for us to be in that one. At least we covered the spread. Lol.

Remeber, you still have to get through LSU and Florida to get to that game.

[Gypsy]

covered the spread.

Unlikes Florida...Florida sucks at covering lately. I think they were around 23 point favourites against Arkansas.

[2xfire]

Texas 6-0 amirite? :p
We got some tough games comeing up though. As long as we win out then it WILL be the winner of Bama and Florida vs Texas for the big one! woot!

I was pissed that my boy Vondrell mcgee is hurt (the starting RB for Texas). I havnt seen the kid in like 10 years but I will never forget when I was 9 years old he told me to get a girl prego you stick it in and take a piss LOL. Ofcourse I knew how it really went down but I will NEVER forget that story.
Hell I had no idea where the kid went till I saw him playing for Texas last season. Cracks me up.

[The Cheat]

It wasn't hard to pick Texas in the preseason to make the title game.

Colt wins heisman this year. Has to in order to follow the NCAA plan.

[2xfire]

It wasn't hard to pick Texas in the preseason to make the title game.

Colt wins heisman this year. Has to in order to follow the NCAA plan.

Being a HUGE texas fan I disagree. The RB for Bama Ingram has to be the front runner for the Hiesman right now for sure. The kid is a BEAST!

[The Cheat]

College football isn't that hard to predict in a BCS world.

[2xfire]

College football isn't that hard to predict in a BCS world.

You know they have a machine that predicts the Hiesman winner and I think it's been right like 8 years in a row lol