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2009/10 College Football Thread

DiamondMac said:
Because I find that when I do so, the discussion turns away from the point and into some pissing contest because the original poster doesn't agree with my point of view

This way ensures it stays on topic.
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So basically you're more than happy to tear down other teams, but don't want to reveal who you support in fear of people doing the same thing to your team? Hmmm....

Now don't get me wrong, I really have enjoyed our little banter here, but knowing that you are either too insecure, or that you simply don't respect me enough to know this won't become a "pissing match" really takes a lot of the fun out of it for me.


..........So, moving on!

I saw Lou Holtz's comment about Notre Dame going to the NC to play Florida too. The guy is losing it. They would have to go undefeated to play in the NC, but the problem there is that no way will they beat USC. Heh.

What a boring National Championship game that would be too, because Florida would absolutely crush them. :)
 
evilgEEk said:
..........So, moving on!

I saw Lou Holtz's comment about Notre Dame going to the NC to play Florida too. The guy is losing it. They would have to go undefeated to play in the NC, but the problem there is that no way will they beat USC. Heh.

What a boring National Championship game that would be too, because Florida would absolutely crush them. :)
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Holtz has always been a ND homer. Of course, now he is going senile, so that combined with his ND fandom produces such comments. I don't know that ND would have to go undefeated, but it would be close. They only have to finish in the top 8 to get a BCS bowl, so I figure with them being ND, and the press' love of ND, they should only have to be ranked 3rd or 4th to get the title game. :)

Seriously, though, they could win 10 games this season. Their schedule is favorable for it. I personally wouldn't mind seeing them lose 10 games, but that isn't going to happen. I'll just take comfort in the fact that my lowly alma mater is making as much money from the SEC TV contract and BCS contract as Notre Dame is making from their exclusive TV contract and BCS membership.
 
evilgEEk said:
So basically you're more than happy to tear down other teams, but don't want to reveal who you support in fear of people doing the same thing to your team? Hmmm....
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I actually agree with him. Knowing who he roots for has no bearing on the point, other than giving you the potential to sidetrack the argument by saying "well I know BSU is better than Team X so you're just jealous/stupid/etc."

Who any of us root for shouldn't matter at all, so long as the arguments we put up are valid. For instance, someone on this thread assumed I was an OU fan because I was pointing out potential weaknesses that could derail Texas' hunt for a title. Instead of countering my argument, he (assuming I liked OU) jumped in and bashed Bob Stoops for not being able to win bowl games. What did that have to do with Texas? Nothing.
 
IgnatiusTheKing said:
I actually agree with him. Knowing who he roots for has no bearing on the point, other than giving you the potential to sidetrack the argument by saying "well I know BSU is better than Team X so you're just jealous/stupid/etc."

Who any of us root for shouldn't matter at all, so long as the arguments we put up are valid. For instance, someone on this thread assumed I was an OU fan because I was pointing out potential weaknesses that could derail Texas' hunt for a title. Instead of countering my argument, he (assuming I liked OU) jumped in and bashed Bob Stoops for not being able to win bowl games. What did that have to do with Texas? Nothing.
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This is exactly why I had to bail out of this thread last season. It turned from a discussion on "why my team is better" into a discussion on "your team sucks." That's not an enjoyable discussion, IMO.
 
I'm sorry, but this is a college football thread. Smack talk is part of the fun of it, IMO. It's all about rooting for a team. We can spew stats all day long, but to me, the whole fun of college sports is the emotion behind it. It's easy to sit here and tear down everyone's teams when you don't have to worry about getting anything back.
 
evilgEEk said:
So basically you're more than happy to tear down other teams, but don't want to reveal who you support in fear of people doing the same thing to your team?
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Your over-exaggeration by stating that I am tearing down other teams pretty much explains my point.

Now don't get me wrong, I really have enjoyed our little banter here, but knowing that you are either too insecure, or that you simply don't respect me enough to know this won't become a "pissing match" really takes a lot of the fun out of it for me.
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There isn't anything insecure about my respect towards my school. I just prefer to keep it to myself. People in real life know who I root for and I go to see them most weekends. But online, I can't stand the amount of times I have seen arguments just sway off topic due to petty little insults or idiotic rants that have nothing to do with the point....just said to insult the other posters teams.

So, I keep my team to myself and post away.

If you prefer to keep your team in every post, more power to you. That is your choice.
 
Ha ha ha!

Wow, so you guys think I wanted to know his team just so I can start raggin on it? When have I ever given the indication that I would belittle you or your team?

Pathetic. :rolleyes:

Anyway....

So ESPN.com has another video with Lou Holtz saying Florida will upset Notre Dame in the NC game.

Obviously he said it as a joke, but wow. Heh. ;)
 
DiamondMac said:
But online, I can't stand the amount of times I have seen arguments just sway off topic due to petty little insults or idiotic rants that have nothing to do with the point....just said to insult the other posters teams.
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We're not curing cancer on this thread. It's college football - a game where a bunch of 18-22 year olds run up and down a field. Lighten up a bit and have some fun! :)

It's 5:33pm and OU still sucks!

See how that works? I don't *really* have any negative opinion about the University of Oklahoma (but don't tell those crazy Sooners that, please!).
 
evilgEEk said:
Wow, so you guys think I wanted to know his team just so I can start raggin on it? When have I ever given the indication that I would belittle you or your team?
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Well, let's see.....you stated that I was tearing down teams, claimed I may be "too insecure" unless my team is discussed, and asked...what was it...2 times why you didn't already know what team I rooted for.....I think those are the typical indications that you wanted to fight back with some attitude for whatever team I root for....things that have nothing to do with BSU and their schedule
 
dmr727 said:
We're not curing cancer on this thread. It's college football - a game where a bunch of 18-22 year olds run up and down a field. Lighten up a bit and have some fun! :)

It's 5:33pm and OU still sucks!

See how that works? I don't *really* have any negative opinion about the University of Oklahoma (but don't tell those crazy Sooners that, please!).
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I would say I have as much fun as anyone with college football

I just don't equate my fun of college football with having to tell everyone online who it is that I support.

If you do, have it.
 
Mercy.

Okay, this is ridiculous.

I take full responsibility for every wrong I have done to you and everyone else on this thread.

I apologize.

Better?

Now let's talk football!!

Is Ohio State still the team to beat in the Big Ten? Any Penn State fans around to give us any insight?
 
TRAG said:
Like a true fan. Geaux Tigers!
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I'm actually not an LSU fan. I just grew up 90 miles from Red Stick, and saw those bumper stickers all over the place. I did almost go to LSU, though, but I missed having my out of state tuition waived by one point on the ACT. I actually can't stand most LSU fans. They are some of the rudest, most obnoxious fans in the entire SEC. And that is saying quite a lot. I have to admit, though, that Alabama fans are very close. It's just that I have never had Alabama fans throw whiskey and beer bottles at me while in their stadium.

I'm sorry, but this is a college football thread. Smack talk is part of the fun of it, IMO. It's all about rooting for a team. We can spew stats all day long, but to me, the whole fun of college sports is the emotion behind it. It's easy to sit here and tear down everyone's teams when you don't have to worry about getting anything back.
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I actually agree with dmr727 here. In SEC country, it's part of the deal. Alabama fans make fun of Auburn fans. Florida fans make fun of Tennessee fans. It's all part of the fun.
 
Badandy said:
I thought Penn State shut it's doors after last year's Rose Bowl...
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That's basically my question. Has Penn State taken over the role, or was last year a one-time shot?

From what I hear (which isn't much, granted) Penn State won't be up to what they were last year.

But on a different note. Have you seen Barclay throw yet? I haven't seen any film of him, but he sure seems to have impressed the coaches!
 
evilgEEk said:
I haven't seen any film of him, but he sure seems to have impressed the coaches!
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No kidding! I think it's the first time USC has started a true freshman. Exciting times, that's for sure.

Only a couple more days! I'm having a bunch of people over for Oregon/Boise St. on Thursday - it should be fun.
 
evilgEEk said:
But on a different note. Have you seen Barclay throw yet? I haven't seen any film of him, but he sure seems to have impressed the coaches!
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dmr727 said:
No kidding! I think it's the first time USC has started a true freshman. Exciting times, that's for sure.
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I haven't seen Barkley throw in person yet. Apparently, and I'm going off of coach's impressions, ESPN analysts, and teammates here, he's a phenom. I believe Mel Kiper Jr. said Barkley will be the number 1 overall pick when he goes pro.

That being said, I don't think we're going to use him all that much. We have deepest roster of RB's in the country (Tailback U, right?) and everyone around here expects us to use them more than ever. We'll probably run it 70% of the time and throw deep the other 30%. This might skew towards running though because our second best receiver and speed-machine Ronald Johnson just got injured and will be out 8 weeks. Not good.
 
Alright everyone, let's hear some noise! Football season kicks off today. My Utah Utes take on the Utah St. Aggies at home. Normally, I would think this would be a push-over game, but Utah St. might have some tricks up its sleaves. Utah St's new head coach is Utah's old defensive coach, so it's an understatement that he know how Utah likes to play. Might be interesting. :)

Also, Boise St. takes on the Oregon Ducks tonight as well (I know evilgEEk is looking forward to this one). I would love to watch this game live, but I will be at Rice Eccles Stadium cheering on the mighty Utes. I have the game set to record and I'll watch it tomorrow.

Any other games tonight that people are excited for? I'm just happy that the greatest time of the year starts today. Welcome to 2009-2010 college football!

P-Worm
 
P-Worm said:
Also, Boise St. takes on the Oregon Ducks tonight as well (I know evilgEEk is looking forward to this one). I would love to watch this game live, but I will be at Rice Eccles Stadium cheering on the mighty Utes. I have the game set to record and I'll watch it tomorrow.

Any other games tonight that people are excited for? I'm just happy that the greatest time of the year starts today. Welcome to 2009-2010 college football!

P-Worm
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No kidding. THIS is the most wonderful time of the year. :D

BTW, is that Utah game on TV? It might be interesting.
 
steve2112 said:
No kidding. THIS is the most wonderful time of the year. :D

BTW, is that Utah game on TV? It might be interesting.
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It's being broadcast on The MTN, but I assume you don't have that question since you are asking if the game is on TV in the first place.

The MTN

However, the best game to watch tonight will be the Oregon vs BSU game on ESPN. The odds have the game being close (one I looked at had BSU by only a field goal).

P-Worm
 
Bcs National Championship In Pasadena,ca 2010

FINAL!!!!!!!!!!

(i live about 40 miles to pasadena! btw)


USC vs the top 6 college teams in the the coaches poll!!!!!



go TROJANS!!!!! UCLA SUCKS:D

the BCS national championship is being hosted in our southern california!!!!!!

the trojans have been dominating the rose bowl!!!!, it's time the trojans dominate the BCS!!!!!<, like in 2006 against TEXAS!!!!!!!



MARK SANCHEZ! even took Bret favre out of his position,!!!!!!! (i know he didn't!!! but USC!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!) the jets are cool!! btw
 
leomac08 said:
FINAL!!!!!!!!!!

(i live about 40 miles to pasadena! btw)


USC vs the top 6 college teams in the the coaches poll!!!!!



go TROJANS!!!!! UCLA SUCKS:D

the BCS national championship is being hosted in our southern california!!!!!!

the trojans have been dominating the rose bowl!!!!, it's time we dominate the BCS!!!!!<, like we were so close in 2006 against TEXAS!!!!!!!



MARK SANCHEZ! even took Bret favre out og his position,!!!!!!! (i know he didn't!!! but USC!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!)
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This guy isn't just excited for football, he's 66 exclamation points excited.

P-Worm
 
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