2008/9 COLLEGE Football Thread

[echeck]

Cave Man, I'm not trying to sling mud here as that's really not my style. I never intended to call you a fool specifically, although after reading my post I can see how that came across. It was a poor choice of words, but I was simply trying to use "you" as a generalization. I wasn't trying to insult you personally, so for my part in that I apologize.

But I certainly don't apologize for my argument.

You say the Utah/Oregon St/USC is the "only factual piece there is". If this is to be the case then shouldn't we take all the facts in to consideration, which include the game location and conference details? As we all know those circumstances make a huge difference in the outcome of a game. So how do they come in to play with this comparison?

In regards to Schlabach's article...

Obviously he is attacking the legitimacy of the non-BCS, but a lot of what he said is true. The only point that I disagreed with him on flat-out was at the end. Both Boise State and Utah would defeat Arkansas.

 

[MacDawg]

In regards to Schlabach's article...

Obviously he is attacking the legitimacy of the non-BCS, but a lot of what he said is true. The only point that I disagreed with him on flat-out was at the end. Both Boise State and Utah would defeat Arkansas.

Yeah, that was his attempt at a final dig... and I disagree with him there too
I highlighted it just for emphasis

I would only say that they could/should defeat Arkansas... not would
Too much can happen in college ball

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[echeck]

I would only say that they could/should defeat Arkansas... not would
Too much can happen in college ball

Woof, Woof - Dawg

Heh heh.

Very true.

 

[SLC Flyfishing]

You say the Utah/Oregon St/USC is the "only factual piece there is". If this is to be the case then shouldn't we take all the facts in to consideration, which include the game location and conference details? As we all know those circumstances make a huge difference in the outcome of a game. So how do they come in to play with this comparison?

I for one think that if USC is as good as Badandy would have us believe, they shouldn't lose to Oregon State at all, regardless of where the game was played. They should have blown them out of the water in Corvallis, but we all know that didn't happen. To me that just says that USC is just another team, a good one yes, even top 25 material. But should they play for the championship or go to a BCS game if Oregon State takes the conference? No way.

I just laugh when Badandy tells us not to judge USC on the strength of the Pac-10 this year, when at the same time, USC won't even win that conference unless Oregon State loses a game between now and the end of the season.

SLC

 

[dmr727]

I'm curious to know exactly how much USC is gonna assjack Stanford this weekend. Retribution, baby.

Texas has anything but a gimme in Kansas. KU has dropped off a bit, but we might be walking into a trap in Lawrence. I'm not a big fan of the state of Kansas. My job requires me to spend a week in Wichita for training every six months, so a couple of years ago I decided to drive to Manhattan to see us play KSU. Colt got hurt in the first quarter and we lost the game. It was 20 degrees, windy, and this guy from sunny Socal was ***** miserable.

Fortunately most of my experience with the state of Kansas is nine miles above it - on my way to somewhere relevant.

 

[dmr727]

But, I do have solace in knowing you're a UT fan in Southern California

I would die if I were in Texas as a USC fan, so kudos to going against the grain.

Fortunately I was born and raised in the LA area - it wasn't a big deal to come back.

Austin is pretty cool though - I think you'd dig it.

 

[MacDawg]

Pretty quiet in here, especially for a gameday

Well, my Dawgs get Auburn today at 12:30... the Raycom Game
The South's oldest rivalry and always a great game, with great moments

- Oh, look at the sugar falling from the sky... LOOK AT THE SUGAR FALLING FROM THE SKY! - Munson's call
- Auburn turning the hoses on the Georgia crowd after the game
- Dawgs running out of time at the goal... Auburn running out of time at the goal
- UGA's chomp of an Auburn player

My very first Dawg game was in '71 I believe, between the hedges
Auburn's Pat Sullivan and Terry Beasley beat the Dawgs that year
I'll never forget it... my brother was a freshman at UGA
I was a junior in HS

Side note for RamblinWreck... my brother flunked out after one quarter at UGA and then went to Tech and graduated

For a while, the visiting team always seemed to have the upper hand

To say Auburn has struggled this year is a huge understatement
They have NO offense... however, the Dawgs defense is suspect right now
But this is the kind of game that ends a season with momentum
The Dawgs waxed Auburn 2 years ago in Auburn when they were huge underdawgs

The only thing Auburn can do to salvage anything positive from this season (and maybe even Tuberville's job) is beat the Dawgs and 'Bama.

Anybody else hear rumblings of Auburn buying Tuberville out and him landing at Clemson?
Local Sports Talk had a little on it the other day, but I can't tell if it is just speculation or if there is something going on behind the scenes.
If so, what is the likelihood that Auburn would bring back Will Muschamp (Dawg alum and former Auburn D Coordinator) from Texas?

OK, other intriguing games?

South Carolina at Florida - remember 2 years ago when the Gators won the NC?
They had to block a Gamecock field goal as time ran out to preserve the win.
Can't overlook the Ole Ball Coach in the Swamp.
The 'Cocks are 7-3 and have won 6 of the last 7.
They have a solid defense... one of the best in the SEC.

Alabama and Mississippi State - The Tide has lost 2 in a row to those "other" bulldog wannabes sorry iSaint.
They always seem to have an interesting game.
Saban's crew better not look ahead.
They have played well in big games, but have been lackluster at other times.
Roll Tide... beat the effin Gators!! Oh wait... that isn't this week

USC and Stanford - Oooops, sorry Badandy, I just couldn't resist the opportunity to rub salt in that Stanford wound.

Oh, and the Utes get that powerhouse from San Diego State (1-9) and Boise gets mighty Idaho (2-8).
Hmmmmmm, that's gotta help the old strength of schedule

Seems like a relatively calm week before the final storms blow in...

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[RamblinWreck]

Side note for RamblinWreck... my brother flunked out after one quarter at UGA and then went to Tech and graduated

Do share what his major was first! I can surely understand if he couldn't take liberal arts at UGA and passed at Tech.

My first visit to the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry was in 2002 at Auburn. MacDawg will have fond memories of that 4th and 19 pass with a minute left to win the game. I myself was sick though.

4th quarter: Auburn up by three. Weagle, weagle, war damn eagle!

 

[furcalchick]

gators whipping up s. carolina. 28-0, and it's barley the second quarter.

btw, espn spewed the stupid "no playoffs due to finals" rhetoric again on why d 1-a can't have a playoff. i've seen other athletes play during finals, and everything else, why not football? just say it's about the bowls and cash instead of beating around the bush.

 

[dmr727]

gators whipping up s. carolina. 28-0, and it's barley the second quarter.

No kidding. Florida doesn't need any help to begin with, and S. Carolina is giving them loads with dumb turnovers.

 

[MacDawg]

My first visit to the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry was in 2002 at Auburn. MacDawg will have fond memories of that 4th and 19 pass with a minute left to win the game. I myself was sick though.

Not as sick as I was I'm sure... I was in the Turks/Caicos Islands for a station opening and I had shigella. I was actually hospitalized the next morning. The TV reception was so bad, I missed the catch and had to try to figure out what happened as the picture came and went.

The Dawgs squeek by again... and we are 9-2, but we have problems.
Still think we have enough to beat Tech though

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[majordude]

Damn it! ABC has Florida State on tonight and if I hear that %$#@& fake-assed Indian chant one more time I'm going to throw my beer bottle through the freaking TV screen!

 

[dukebound85]

yea CSU beating New Mexico 20-6!

hopefully we will beat Wyo next week and Utah beats BYU so we have a shot at a bowl as the MWC has 4 bowl berths. If Utah goes to BCS, it opens one for CSU potentially

 

[majordude]

Wow, Flutie and others (on ABC) just said that they think the Big 12 is better that the SEC!

I'm not sure I agree but it was unanimous on the set!

 

[dukebound85]

Wow, Flutie and others (on ABC) just said that they think the Big 12 is better that the SEC!

I'm not sure I agree but it was unanimous on the set!

the Big 12 IS better than the SEC. not really an argument imo

 

[majordude]

the Big 12 IS better than the SEC. not really an argument imo

Hmmm.

Then why do so many of us find the SEC more enjoyable?

 

[dukebound85]

Hmmm.

Then why do so many of us find the SEC more enjoyable?

lol i certainly find the big 12 more entertaining personally

 

[dmr727]

A think a case could be made either way. Without all the teams playing all the others, it's kind of hard to prove. We might learn more come bowl time.

 

[MacDawg]

the Big 12 IS better than the SEC. not really an argument imo

Year in and year out the SEC is the strongest conference
Even in years like this... the conference games are often compelling

The Big 12 is having a huge year in the South with Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, but it is not consistently like that
Overall, the Big 12 is performing better than the SEC this year

Yet, in the end... I will bet the SEC (Florida) will win the BCS NC

Did I mention I hate the Gators

lol i certainly find the big 12 more entertaining personally

That's because they only play offense in the Big 12... no defense


Wow... Troy 31 LSU 3 in the 3rd Quarter
Jarrett Lee threw yet another Pick 6... must be some kind of a record for a season



Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[dukebound85]

Year in and year out the SEC is the strongest conference
Even in years like this... the conference games are often compelling

The Big 12 is having a huge year in the South with Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, but it is not consistently like that

youre right, usually the big 12 north is awesome too with the likes of kansas state, nebraska, and colorado lol

 

[MacDawg]

Wow... Troy 31 LSU 3 in the 3rd Quarter
Jarrett Lee threw yet another Pick 6... must be some kind of a record for a season

Wow, LSU has a 30 point 4th quarter and wins 40-31!

Florida is on a roll
Have I mentioned how much I hate the Gators?
Roll Tide!

Nobody wants to win either division in the ACC
Miami and Maryland control their own destiny now

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[rhett7660]

Roll Tide Roll.... pulled out another one. 11-0... Next up, Florida. So far pretty much everyone I have heard talk about this game has Florida winning. I would love for the Tide to spoil that crap. We didn't look to sharp today thou. Our defense looks rock solid. The offense kinda sputtered again. Only this time it was throughout the whole game. Not just in the second half.

But first we have to get through our long time rival Auburn. 6 years of defeats (damn has it been that long). This is going to be good!

Roll Tide Roll...

 

[MacDawg]

But first we have to get through our long time rival Auburn. 6 years of defeats (damn has it been that long). This is going to be good!

The Auburn game may not be a walk in the park for you
Their defense is very good, even if their offense sucks
This is their bowl game and season...

And the Gators... well... good luck there
I'm pulling for you, but its not looking good my friend
They are looking better each week, while the Tide is looking vulnerable
Your youth and inexperience may be your weakness against them

I Hate the Gators™

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[RamblinWreck]

The Auburn game may not be a walk in the park for you
Their defense is very good, even if their offense sucks
This is their bowl game and season...

Gotta admit that there QB had some wheels, but his passes looked awful. They were more end over end than they were spiraling.

 

[rhett7660]

The Auburn game may not be a walk in the park for you
Their defense is very good, even if their offense sucks
This is their bowl game and season...

And the Gators... well... good luck there
I'm pulling for you, but its not looking good my friend
They are looking better each week, while the Tide is looking vulnerable
Your youth and inexperience may be your weakness against them

I Hate the Gators™

Woof, Woof - Dawg

I hear yeah.. I have said since day one.. Auburn and LSU are two huge teams. Now through in the Gators. Ughhhhh......