The 2014 College Football Thread.

[Vantage]

Well, thankfully today the 'Saban rule' was shelved. What a load of crap that was. Hopefully it stays put away for long, long time.

And as much as I hate Rich Rod, this was pretty funny:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNPdi5hRLy8

[HilbillyHomeboy]

That proposed rule was beyond stupid. 10 seconds is faster than either Oregon, or Baylor, get their snaps off. They're by far the two quickest HUNH teams, soooo?

Also, Rich Rod and his hokie ass PR team need to stop. Dorks. As well as, I look for a significant regression by Arizona this year.

Jeremy

[Echo419]

I thought it was funny :dontknow:

[sergechronos]

That proposed rule was beyond stupid. 10 seconds is faster than either Oregon, or Baylor, get their snaps off. They're by far the two quickest HUNH teams, soooo?

Also, Rich Rod and his hokie ass PR team need to stop. Dorks. As well as, I look for a significant regression by Arizona this year.

Jeremy

I thought it was funny. Heck, whether it was right or wrong, he's doing part of his job: Getting the fan base riled up and excited.

At any rate, while the rule may be stupid, I would expect that there will be research into the claims of player safety behind it and that would the voting. I doubt that they'll come to a consensus. Hell, if they were REALLY worried about player safety, they'd actually enforce the rule requiring mouth pieces (and require quality pieces with enough size to protect from concussions) or they'd mandate schools (at least at the D1 level) use the newest concussion resistant helmets or those goofy soft caps like Mark Kelso or Steve Williams used to wear. Or even knee pads..Sure players actually have them in the pants, but have the pants kind of rolled up in such a way that the knee pad is above the knee.

Multitude of other things that they could change to actually make it safer instead of the 10 second rule.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

I take it you've never seen any of his other motivational videos?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQZRpTvp-E8

Also, I reserve the right to hate the guts out of Rich Rod. You're not going to sway the opinion of this WVU fan. ;) You liked it; great. I didn't; so, moving on. :)

Jeremy

[sergechronos]

I have not. Not a Rich Rod fan after what he did to WVU (because my grandfather was a WVU fan) although I do think he got a bum deal in Michigan, I also think it's just a karmic bitch slap that he kinda deserved.

More importantly: Can Tennessee turn a quality recruiting class into a +.500 record?

Probably not..I would love to be pleasantly surprised though. I honestly expect this year will likely be a step back for us. Sure we get Utah State, Chattanooga and Arkansas State, but otherwise every other game should be a loss or at best a narrow win. We lost an entire offensive line (although our o-line sucked dick last year) and I just expect we're going to get massacred.

[Echo419]

in regards to the Saban rule. like our new National Championship winning Defensive coordinator said, "you they can coach the offense to run off a play in 10 seconds so can we.". I've probably got that quote a little wrong but that's the gist of it.

so now we(UGA) have a head coach and DC that have won a National Championships. the best running back in the country and tallent for days. it's time they put this shit together.

[Vantage]

I have not. Not a Rich Rod fan after what he did to WVU (because my grandfather was a WVU fan) although I do think he got a bum deal in Michigan, I also think it's just a karmic bitch slap that he kinda deserved.

Not sure if serious.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

I have not. Not a Rich Rod fan after what he did to WVU (because my grandfather was a WVU fan) although I do think he got a bum deal in Michigan, I also think it's just a karmic bitch slap that he kinda deserved.

More importantly: Can Tennessee turn a quality recruiting class into a +.500 record?

Probably not..I would love to be pleasantly surprised though. I honestly expect this year will likely be a step back for us. Sure we get Utah State, Chattanooga and Arkansas State, but otherwise every other game should be a loss or at best a narrow win. We lost an entire offensive line (although our o-line sucked dick last year) and I just expect we're going to get massacred.

Probably 2 years out still for Tenn. Keep the solid recruiting up, and they'll be back in the mix.

Jeremy

[sergechronos]

Not sure if serious.

Only vaguely. Think he was a poor fit for UM anyhow, but I feel that less than 3 years to completely change a program from old school pro style to a spread o and 3-3-5 defense is a bit absurd.

I think he got what he deserved, but I don't think expectations were realistic anyhow. Also it signaled the start of what I view as a three year window for coaches. They have three years to make a team a conference championship contender or else they're pretty much on thin ice.

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[Mikes2nd]

Rich rod is still a douche... he inherited a good football team and will destroy it...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWpNvCyVd6o

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Alabama's Derrick Henry Shows off New Car Causing Fans to Allege NCAA Violations | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2062382-alabamas-derrick-henry-shows-off-new-car-causing-fans-to-allege-ncaa-violations?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national)

Sure, his parents could've bought it for him. Who knows?

I'm friends with Pat White on FB. This is what he posted about it:


Stop pretending like you didn't know the crimson tide has been doing this for years. Still glad I turned down a Corvette to become a mountaineer.

O_o

[Echo419]

damn I hope Saban's ass gets busted.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Pat White quote is now trending big time. You saw it....first. :D

Jeremy

[Vantage]

"They sound like the South during the Civil War," O'Leary told the Orlando Sentinel earlier this week. "If they don't get their way, they're going to secede and start their own country. ... I think college football is in real trouble."

George O'Leary of UCF Knights likens SEC's 'Division IV' threat to 'Civil War' - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11035773/george-oleary-ucf-knights-likens-sec-division-iv-threat-civil-war)

LoL.

[BigTyla]

Alabama's Derrick Henry Shows off New Car Causing Fans to Allege NCAA Violations | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2062382-alabamas-derrick-henry-shows-off-new-car-causing-fans-to-allege-ncaa-violations?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national)

Sure, his parents could've bought it for him. Who knows?

I'm friends with Pat White on FB. This is what he posted about it:



O_o

Bama's players have been doing this kind of crap for years. Pictures of themselves with massive chrome wheels on their Dodge Chargers, brand new Escalades, wads of cash fanned out. They are idiots.


George O'Leary of UCF Knights likens SEC's 'Division IV' threat to 'Civil War' - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11035773/george-oleary-ucf-knights-likens-sec-division-iv-threat-civil-war)

LoL.

Har har.

[Vantage]

The lawyer, Bill Isaacson, asked Pilson if he thought such an opinion has an impact on the affection that Crimson Tide fans have for their team, and more broadly, television ratings for games.

Pilson bristled, responding, "We're talking about the strongest possible school in terms of pro football. I read what Bear says, but I -- I think, frankly, the University of Alabama football advocates follow their team win or lose, paying them or not."

http://m.espn.go.com/wireless/story?storyId=11103945

Fucking 'bama. And shit's falling apart for the NCAA quick, fast, and in a hurry.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Link isn't working for me.

Jeremy

[Vantage]

How about now? If not I'll have to fit it tonight when I get home.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

That did it. Thanks! Interesting stuff...

Jeremy

[Vantage]

http://i.turner.ncaa.com/dr/ncaa/ncaa7/release/sites/default/files/styles/original/public/media/cfp_trophy_312_07142014.jpg?itok=IMUewc7N

Don't think I like the new playoff trophy. Looks boring and ugly.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

It's okay, but they definitely could've done better. I mean that is a far cry from the crystal ball, IMO.

Jeremy

[DK77]

Are we close enough to start making predictions for win/loss records yet? lol

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Sure, have at it. :)

Jeremy

[Echo419]

UGA goes 11-1 and misses out on the playoff group by one because everyone else goes undefeated.

I also predict that the defense will become lights out, out of no where and the offense will struggle to put up 10. now I'm not basing this on anything other than this team underachieves like no one else and like all Ga sports teams likes to get your hopes up only to smash them at the last second.

[DK77]

I'm optimistically going to predict 11-1 for the Huskers. Michigan State is the only game that I think they lose. They will have a lot of tough games though, so I wouldn't be surprised to see several losses to likes of Fresno State (road game), Miami, Northwestern, Wisconsin, or Iowa. Fresno State and Miami have lost a bit from last year so I think the Huskers can edge them out. Northwestern will be interesting; I'm not sure how they will be without Kain Colter but they always make it a contest with Nebraska. As for Wisconsin and Iowa, they both definitely have what it takes to beat the Huskers but I think the Huskers will be ready to play for those since the last time they played those two teams they got handled.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

I know there's a couple of Tennessee fans here... Tennessee Volunteers, West Virginia Mountaineers to open 2018 season in Charlotte - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11246661/tennessee-volunteers-west-virginia-mountaineers-open-2018-season-charlotte)


Tennessee and West Virginia will open the 2018 season at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, a source said.

It will be the first meeting between the Volunteers and Mountaineers

Jeremy

[sergechronos]

If they don't change it..I was amped for the Tennessee Nebraska home and home series (have a buddy who is a huge big red fan.)

Tennessee has been canceling tougher out of conference games the last few years. Hopefully this one sticks.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Can't imagine they would cancel this. This will be a huge payout. WV has one of these types of games every year for the next 3-4 years that all pay a minimum of 2 mil, including a guaranteed 3.2 mil to play Alabama in 39 days.

Jeremy

[DK77]

I'd imagine the Nebraska-Tennessee match up was more likely canceled because of Nebraska having to re-do all their scheduling with the conference schedule being bumped up to 9 games.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

^Probably right. That series isn't cancelled. It was moved out to 2026 and 2027.

Jeremy

[DK77]

On the topic of awesome out of conference match ups. I am so stoked to see Miami in Lincoln.

[Echo419]

On the topic of awesome out of conference match ups. I am so stoked to see Miami in Lincoln.

would have been better 20 years ago.

[DK77]

Yep. Still gonna be a blast though.

[Vantage]

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[Mikes2nd]

http://www.clevelandskyline.com/Appalachian_State_Michigan_Upset_Photo_appsu3_larg e.jpg

Try not to repeat this again... jeeze with the facepalms in the big 10... you'll kill our strength of schedule again...

I know he is scary... rofl...

I bring your a Michigan possums nightmare...

http://www.thekeyplay.com/sites/all/images/2011/mock/yusef2.png

[Vantage]

words


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly7CxjY29Ns

[AdamVR4]

I <3 Charlie Strong, and I think he's exactly what the team needed. I can't wait to see what they look like, but I'm not going to be disappointed by anything better than 6-6. Texas is thin as hell at QB, RB, OT, S... Super unimportant positions. If Texas stays healthy they can win 10, but it's a brutal schedule.

[Mikes2nd]

I think you guys got a while to get back in shape... 10? who knows, stranger things have happened. I would be happy with only two losses... But can dream about a shot at the final four...

[HilbillyHomeboy]

I <3 Charlie Strong, and I think he's exactly what the team needed. I can't wait to see what they look like, but I'm not going to be disappointed by anything better than 6-6. Texas is thin as hell at QB, RB, OT, S... Super unimportant positions. If Texas stays healthy they can win 10, but it's a brutal schedule.

He's definitely doing the right things, and will return the program to the glory days. I think you're in a bit of trouble right now for the exact reason of the thin spots. From what I've read, UT is going to be leaning heavily on true freshman at a lot of the skill positions. As a WV fan, I know the potential perils of that in the B12.

Jeremy

[eljefefx]

I think you guys got a while to get back in shape... 10? who knows, stranger things have happened. I would be happy with only two losses... But can dream about a shot at the final four...

HA! Oh man that's a good one.

[eljefefx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODZzSOelss

[Mikes2nd]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT1nGjGM2p8


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGJb2iLvOKE

[HilbillyHomeboy]

http://i.imgur.com/CNYaxyG.jpg

[Vantage]

My view from today's game..

http://s18.postimg.org/9mvfvb53d/UMich_vs_App_St_30_Aug_2014.jpg

Hopefully Michigan will continue in this direction. Next weekend at ND should be a great game.


On a side note, WVU needs to get some Elmer's on their gloves or something...the amount of dropped passes is just beyond unfortunate. They could be blowing 'Bama out right now but alas, it's like they want to lose.

[stealthee]

Well, I really had no idea what to expect starting the season, but after a good overall game against Bama I can say I see a lot of improvements over last years squad. I also see lots of improvements that still need made, like mentioned catching the damn ball.

Going into the game I didn't expect a win, all I wanted was a good game and I got that. Bama was just a little too much for the Eeers today.

[sergechronos]

Well..Through the first Saturday of the season, Tennessee is undefeated :suspect:

Missed pretty much everything today due to work. Hopefully some of these late games turn out well.

[Alan92RTTT]

My view from today's game..

http://s18.postimg.org/9mvfvb53d/UMich_vs_App_St_30_Aug_2014.jpg

Hopefully Michigan will continue in this direction. Next weekend at ND should be a great game.


On a side note, WVU needs to get some Elmer's on their gloves or something...the amount of dropped passes is just beyond unfortunate. They could be blowing 'Bama out right now but alas, it's like they want to lose.
We almost went to the game. Looked good but its hard to say what will happen when we get a ranked opponent.

Here are some pics from the open practice a few weeks ago. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10203686228729831.1073741840.1040728463&type=1&l=bdd62293c2

[Mikes2nd]

Michigan is giving away tickets now... it was a rebuilding year for App state!

[DK77]

Very happy with the Huskers season opener. They played as I expected them to. Armstrong was pretty good. He had a few passes that were off the mark slightly, but overall other than one or two throws he never put the ball in a place it could have been intercepted. I'm also very happy with the adjustments they made to the stadium. They re-did the sound system and it's 100X better now (music selection was greatly improved as well), they also added wifi that I think is faster than my internet at home LOL.

I'll just leave this here too :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72EUGGAao24

[AdamVR4]

Texas is going to play a ball control offense and lean on it's defense. Kind of crazy given Texas HS offenses and the awful Longhorn defense last season...

Why? It worked for Strong at Louisville and it's a way of hedging against a lack of depth on offense... There are ~4 players Texas can't afford to lose and one of them was senior center Dominic Espinosa. A guy that could have ended the dry spell (6 years?) for Texas NFL draft picks. He got rolled up on and his ankle was broken... ~260-lb RS-Fr Jake Raulerson botched ~3 snaps (1 recovered in the end zone for the only UNT TD), and let Ash take a few significant hits. Unless the O-line guru we poached from Okie State (Wickline) can work a minor miracle, Raulerson and Ash are going to get rag-dolled by BYU and UCLA who play 3-4's with huge nose tackles.

My only criticism of Strong so far is that he left Ash in this game for too long. I can't wrap my head around it.

Now, our defense was completely different than anything we've seen in years. I don't recall a single missed tackle. UNT is starting over on offense and it showed, but the defense was fundamentally sound... UNT never got more than 8 yards on a play and had less than 100 yards on the day. Our walk-on safety (Haines) got a pick and a mackbrown-trash-heap LB (Cobbs) got a pick 6 and showed off some serious speed... 4 picks in all.

On the positive injury front, the former 5-star LB (Hicks) out of Ohio is healthy again and looking as bad ass as ever coming off his torn achilles. J-Gray (RB) also looks great coming off his own achilles...

UCLA's offense looked awful against Virginia, so I'm suddenly feeling a little bullish about that game (maybe it will end in a 0-0 tie!), but it will depend on how healthy we are after BYU, who looked impressive against UConn... In week 2 last year, BYU's Taysom Hill ran for 283,954 yards, a handful shy of Vince Young's record, got Manny Diaz fired and sealed the fate of Mack.

[AdamVR4]

Aaaaand Ash got another concussion. Out for BYU, at least. For his sake he should probably retire. Swoopes will be the guy... He should have been redshirted last year, and he's still quite raw. There's only 1 "guaranteed" win left on the schedule.

[Echo419]

The University of Georgia has Todd Gurley and you don't
-Chris Fowler
TFG(Todd F*cking Gurley) as we like to call him here. for those of you that missed the game as badly as Gurley ran over the Clemson defenders we had 2 others do that same thing one being true freshman Nick Chubb and another that just blew by the defense like they were watching him on their couches. all in all I'd say we have 5 total RB's that could start on literally any other team.

defense. Jeremy Purit appears to be the truth. Clemson was literally shut down in the second half. literally. not going to lie I was nervous in the first half but the second half was complete lights out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgaILsVdU9o

[Echo419]

here's the true freshman Chubb's no shoe TD run. :lol:
Georgia Freshman Nick Chubb Rumbles for Incredible, Must-See 47-Yard TD Run (http://nextimpulsesports.com/2014/08/30/georgia-freshman-nick-chubb-rumbles-incredible-47-yard-td-run/)

[DK77]

I still don't understand how Texas doesn't have enough depth and talent. I get that they've underperformed the last few seasons but they still should have had guys that were among the best in the country. It blows my mind that they didn't have anyone drafted last season. It's amazing what happens when the coach actually makes guys focus on tackling fundamentals LOL

[Echo419]

I still don't understand how Texas doesn't have enough depth and talent. I get that they've underperformed the last few seasons but they still should have had guys that were among the best in the country. It blows my mind that they didn't have anyone drafted last season. It's amazing what happens when the coach actually makes guys focus on tackling fundamentals LOL

miss on a couple of top recruits and have a shit couple of seasons and it's not hard to see. losing is conatgious and when you don't have top fresh blood coming in it becomes a downward spiral right down the toilet.

[AdamVR4]

Mack Brown's sales pitch got old, and the classes just haven't lived up to the hype in YEARS. Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley made up for all the average players around them. The current team is made up of players from as far back as the 2010 class (#2 class nationally, 5 are still with the team, 0 draft picks). Thats the class that came in the wake of losing to Bama in the MNC and then mostly watched from the bench as we went 5-7.

I'll spare you the whole list, here are the 2-deep players that are out... off the top of my head:
Injured: QB (Ash), C (Espinosa)
Suspended indefinitely: RB/WR (Daje Johnson), S (Turner), OT (Harrison), OT (Estelle),
Kicked off team: RB (Bergeron), WR (Sanders), RB/QB (Overstreet), WR (Meander)

BYU destroyed our veteran line last year and this cobbled together thing has like 4 combined starts. Good luck Swoopes.

[Mikes2nd]

That sucks for Ash. Two bad concussions... I would expect him to get out of football. I think Strong is doing the right thing, but its going to hurt. Going to take a while for Texas to get back on track.

Mack slept on his hands for years, which was horrible. then you have to replace him and get his mindset out completely.

Hicks is a traitor :)

[stealthee]

I really give little credence to the performance WVU had today. Towson is an FCS school and WVU did what they were supposed to do against lesser competition. Their performance last week in the loss to Bama showed me more of what they are made of more than today's blowout of Towson. Next week will be a real litmus test against Maryland. If they go in there and can beat Maryland soundly, then that will give me some hope to a good season this year. If they go in and struggle and/or lose, then it means they really haven't gotten any better than they were last year and it will probably be a long season.

[Vantage]

I just...I just don't know. Every team in the Big 10 is a fucking disaster.

[Mikes2nd]

I just...I just don't know. Every team in the Big 10 is a fucking disaster.

yeah its not good :) Having Braxton would have helped a little... but not much. OSU's new offensive line is like swiss cheese...

Michigan... wow...
Michigan State... not that bad still
Wisconsin... went to the wire with LSU
OSU... needs an oline and defensive backs...

Maybe Penn State is really good? :)

[stealthee]

Don't forget Nebraska having to pull out a basic miracle at the end against a FCS school.

The Big10 is what we thought it is.

[BigTyla]

...and Iowa had to score on their last possession to not lose to powerhouse Ball State.

What a terrible conference.

[Vantage]

yeah its not good :) Having Braxton would have helped a little... but not much. OSU's new offensive line is like swiss cheese...

Michigan... wow...
Michigan State... not that bad still
Wisconsin... went to the wire with LSU
OSU... needs an oline and defensive backs...

Maybe Penn State is really good? :)

Thankfully I was at a wedding yesterday and missed watching most of the slaughter. I just caught a bit of the Penn St game and they looked awful. They couldn't run through a wet paper bag.

And LOL that Jim Delany still thinks the Big Ten has a chance at putting a team in the playoffs.

[sergechronos]

Thankfully I was at a wedding yesterday and missed watching most of the slaughter. I just caught a bit of the Penn St game and they looked awful. They couldn't run through a wet paper bag.

And LOL that Jim Delany still thinks the Big Ten has a chance at putting a team in the playoffs.

Since it goes before a selection committee, I wouldn't doubt that they do. Probably on the grounds of some b.s. about their strength of schedule or illegal money ;P

[DK77]

IMO, I'm not sure that even an undefeated B1G team would make the playoff at this point (and it would have to be Nebraska or Iowa; unlikely). The Nebraska game could have been very different if Armstrong hadn't thrown a pick 6 when they were about to go up 14 in the 2nd. Regardless, they shouldn't have even been close. It would be nice if Nebraska's Offensive coordinator could get his head out of his ass. Nebraska could have handled McNeese but he kept calling the most retarded plays. They keyed on Abdullah like crazy so everytime we ran the read, Armstrong was wide open. So what play do we keep calling? Play action pass deep for an incompletion and stall the drive... It was hilarious watching Abdullah break 5 tackles on the run to win the game though, at one point 3 people hit him simultaneously and he was just like, NOPE.

[Vantage]

MSU & OSU, as well as Wisconsin prior to the LSU game were the only B1G teams that had a shot at making the playoffs. I just don't see it happening now.

And if Michigan doesn't win at least 9 games, including a win at MSU or OSU, I just don't see how Brady Hoke can keep his job. Or at least get the man a damn headset already. Yesterday was truly amazing for how much talent we have wandering the field.

[AdamVR4]

Swoopes showed off some accuracy, but due to injury/suspension the offensive line couldn't run or pass block, and neither of our talented running backs could do it by themselves... The defense was impressive during the 1st half when our offense was getting some first downs, but in the 2nd half, our offense shit itself and the defense wore down and collapsed. BYU was bigger and faster than Texas and there was only one dual threat QB on the field :(

[Echo419]

didn't watch much ball this weekend but damn the B1G is awful. just wow.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

I really give little credence to the performance WVU had today. Towson is an FCS school and WVU did what they were supposed to do against lesser competition. Their performance last week in the loss to Bama showed me more of what they are made of more than today's blowout of Towson. Next week will be a real litmus test against Maryland. If they go in there and can beat Maryland soundly, then that will give me some hope to a good season this year. If they go in and struggle and/or lose, then it means they really haven't gotten any better than they were last year and it will probably be a long season.

William & Mary took WVU to the line last year in that eventual 24-17 win. To come out and take care of business like WVU did is a major improvement. Trickett dead on target at 35 of 40, 3 games in a row of 300+ yd passing. Kevin White becoming the stud we knew he could be. Defense pitches its 1st shutout in years. RB corps proved it truly is 5 deep. Saw a glimpse of the dual threat of Crest. This team should continue to make noise.

I do agree about Maryland. However, they always play up to us, and they have a couple of outstanding receivers. I'll take any win, there.

Jeremy

[Alan92RTTT]

I did not watch Saturdays UM game as I was waiting for Lori to get home to watch it. (she had an event at her store) I am not going to waste my time watching another UM game until they prove they can win against a ranked team. I do not expect that I will watch another game this season.

[BigTyla]

It's the SEC, Pac-12, and then everyone else. Big Fourteen is probably closer to Mid-American conference in terms of strength. It's pretty hilarious.

[BigTyla]

Seriously, I'm reveling in this quite a bit considering how many Big Fourteen fans run their mouth about their conference being underrated.

"Nu uh, SEC is crap! Play real teams."

We recognize real teams. It's why we don't play you.

[BigTyla]

Scheduling Iowa or Nebraska would have probably hurt out SOS more than scheduling San Jose State like we did.

[Echo419]

Scheduling Iowa or Nebraska would have probably hurt out SOS more than scheduling San Jose State like we did.

that's why we took an extra buy week. looks better to practice in full pads. hell we should get a thank you card from anyone that wanted to play us this year but couldn't. we saved their boys from getting ran over all day saturday by Gurley and Chubb.

[BigTyla]

Yeah, we should have considered just playing our A team against B team, except put the B team in Ohio State jerseys. It's basically the same thing as playing San Jose State, except everyone gets more playing time!

[Echo419]

Yeah, we should have considered just playing our A team against B team, except put the B team in Ohio State jerseys. It's basically the same thing as playing San Jose State, except everyone gets more playing time!

emailing Mark Richt and copying the hosts of Game Day to get some buzz going. :lol:

[DK77]

Are you guys done circle jerking yet?

[sergechronos]

At any rate, much as I love the SEC not sure it is the premier conference in the country this year. I think the Pac12 could make a strong case to be #1 for top to bottom strength. I do think PAC and SEC are pretty far ahead of the rest though.

[DK77]

In terms of top to bottom I would say the two are close... Don't forget, LSU almost lost to a DII team... Oh wait, that was Wisconsin. And Oregon was down 28-17 deep into the 3rd quarter to one of those mid major B1G schools too.

In all seriousness I think the PAC-12 is slightly ahead mostly because they have a lot more proven leadership from their QBs. And yes, I agree the whole B1G is a dumpster fire at this point (except maybe Minnesota and Penn State, but only because they aren't as a big a dumpster fire as they were supposed to be).

Also, I guess I could add Penn State to my short list of B1G teams that could go undefeated (still highly unlikely) and miss the playoff now that they are actually eligible.

[Vantage]

Also, I guess I could add Penn State to my short list of B1G teams that could go undefeated (still highly unlikely) and miss the playoff now that they are actually eligible.

No way. I think we stand a good chance of beating them here in the Big House and I highly doubt they will make it much of a game against OSU & MSU will roll them.

[BigTyla]

Are you guys done circle jerking yet?

umad


In terms of top to bottom I would say the two are close... Don't forget, LSU almost lost to a DII team... Oh wait, that was Wisconsin. And Oregon was down 28-17 deep into the 3rd quarter to one of those mid major B1G schools too.

In all seriousness I think the PAC-12 is slightly ahead mostly because they have a lot more proven leadership from their QBs. And yes, I agree the whole B1G is a dumpster fire at this point (except maybe Minnesota and Penn State, but only because they aren't as a big a dumpster fire as they were supposed to be).

Also, I guess I could add Penn State to my short list of B1G teams that could go undefeated (still highly unlikely) and miss the playoff now that they are actually eligible.

I think the gap between the two has certainly closed, and I also think top to bottom the PAC-12 may be very, VERY slightly ahead. But there's no doubt that the SEC has the collection of the strongest teams. The Pac-12 realistically has two potential candidates for the playoffs - USC and Oregon. The SEC has four - LSU, Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia. If LSU, Alabama, and Auburn were in any other conference (and heck, any other division for that matter - the SEC West is STACKED) their path would be a lot more assured. As it is they're basically going to cannibalize themselves.

[DK77]

No way. I think we stand a good chance of beating them here in the Big House and I highly doubt they will make it much of a game against OSU & MSU will roll them.

I wasn't implying that I thought they realistically had a chance of going undefeated, I highly doubt they will. What I was trying to say is even if they did, they'd likely still miss the playoff.

[Mikes2nd]

Keep it up BigT... Karma is a bitch...

Cmon Florida State is on a run now, crushing the SEC like bitches... Alabama? Got beat by Ok...

A win over Wisconsin isn't a big deal.. Oregon can beat a lot of the SEC also..

[green-lantern]

Keep it up BigT... Karma is a bitch...

Cmon Florida State is on a run now, crushing the SEC like bitches... Alabama? Got beat by Ok...

A win over Wisconsin isn't a big deal.. Oregon can beat a lot of the SEC also..

Don't give me more football ammo Mike, not that I entirely disagree, you are talking about 2 teams though. whoo :firebang:.

Quoted for future reference anyway :D

[Vantage]

Don't give me more football ammo Mike, not that I entirely disagree, you are talking about 2 teams though. whoo :firebang:.

Quoted for future reference anyway :D

As much as it pains me to say Mike is right...the pendulum always swings...

[Echo419]

As much as it pains me to say Mike is right...the pendulum always swings...

he's just bitter because his team and conference blow big ones.

[BigTyla]

Keep it up BigT... Karma is a bitch...

Cmon Florida State is on a run now, crushing the SEC like bitches... Alabama? Got beat by Ok...

A win over Wisconsin isn't a big deal.. Oregon can beat a lot of the SEC also..

I was not aware that coming back to win with 0:15 on the clock was "crushing". In fact it seems like there was quite a bit of anus clinching for Free Shoes U fans in a game that was supposedly going to be a cakewalk.

[Echo419]

I tried finding a school that fit the ackronym FCLU(Free Crab Legs University) but failed. Florida Christian University sorta works if you're good with the "C" being for "crablegs" as one word. :dontknow:

[Vantage]

Nervous for tomorrow Echo??? :biggrin:

[HilbillyHomeboy]

SC is so overrated. UGA gonna beat that ass.

Jeremy

[Echo419]

SC is so overrated. UGA gonna beat that ass.

Jeremy
I sure hope so. they've played down to the comp so many times just so they could blow it... this one scares me. in fact I'm more worried about playing shit teams than really good ones.

[stealthee]

Is it just me or are the BTN announcers the dumbest idiots on the face of the earth? I realize they are going to favor Maryland since they are a Big 10 school, and I have no problem with that. However, at one point one of them said, "There is movement on the interior line, but there is no flag." Hey dumbass, there is no flag because they weren't set. Learn the rules.

To top it off that was a 4th and 1 play and Maryland ended up jumping offsides and the same announcer says, "Well there was all kinds of movement on that play, but Maryland has the penalty go against them." :headsmack:

I really think these guys are more stupid than that one female announcer that ESPN has do games occasionally and she is flat out retarded.

[Vantage]

Wow what a spot!! Rough break for Georgia..

[Vantage]

SC is so overrated. UGA gonna beat that ass.

Jeremy

Hehehehe

[Mikes2nd]

Hehehehe

hah stop it... Georgia was going to win it all...

[Echo419]

I sure hope so. they've played down to the comp so many times just so they could blow it... this one scares me. in fact I'm more worried about playing shit teams than really good ones.
called it....again.

hah stop it... Georgia was going to win it all...
don't be mad that the team that just wooped the suckeyes got beat by a mid-major. :lol:

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Hehehehe

I thought they would do it this year. Should have, too. Poor play calling by Richt near the end, and the intentional grounding call was shit. Shouldn't have come to the point that calls would impact the outcome. UGA, as Bobby said, played down to SC...again.

In other news, the B12 went 3-0 against the B1G, including 2 road wins. 4-3 against power 5 teams this week. Kansas and TT were the stinkers. UT just about got the big upset over UCLA. Pretty good showing.

Jeremy

[DK77]

I read an article today talking about whether Nebraska's easy out of conference schedule would hurt their chances at a playoff berth... There's a lot of chances to F up before then lol.

This weekend will be interesting. Miami is at least as talented, if not more, than Nebraska. Everyone has been making knee jerk reactions after each game. Week 1 people were taking like they'd easily walk through a B1G championship. After week 2 all of a sudden we were going to lose at least 6 games, and now we're back to talking championships. I really think there shouldn't be any polls until after week 4 because you don't really know anything until you've seen several games.

[stealthee]

OK RB Ford is out for this weekend's game against WVU.

Now, as far as WVU goes I said I would wait to see how they performed against Maryland before I made any further judgement. Well they played well, but let up way too many yards in the second half. I don't know if they let up or Maryland adjusted. Either way the offense impressed me. The D impressed me in the 1st half.

[Mikes2nd]

this just in Brady "ummm uhhhh" Hoke says "ummm uhh"...

Shane Morris over Devin Gardner? Michigan coaches not making move | Detroit Free Press | freep.com (http://www.freep.com/article/20140915/SPORTS06/309150167/michigan-football-shane-morris-gardner)

[HilbillyHomeboy]

OK RB Ford is out for this weekend's game against WVU.

Now, as far as WVU goes I said I would wait to see how they performed against Maryland before I made any further judgement. Well they played well, but let up way too many yards in the second half. I don't know if they let up or Maryland adjusted. Either way the offense impressed me. The D impressed me in the 1st half.

WV CB Daryl Worley is now suspended indefinitely for violating team rules. Talk that it may blow over very quickly. WV does get Icky Banks back this week, though.

Jeremy

[stealthee]

David Ash of Texas Longhorns to end career after tough year - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11545008/david-ash-texas-longhorns-end-career-tough-year)

Sad

[Vantage]

Way to step up and take a stand Florida State.

[Echo419]

in FSU Theft < Cussing.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Re: last night's game

Auburn: You win!
K-State: No, you win!

Jeremy

[Mikes2nd]

auburn pulling a Patriots...

who said women aren't funny? Rutgers AD off the cuff comment :)

The report said Hermann told staff members to "reach out and touch the donors" of the Rutgers program, and her punchline was to not do it "in a Sandusky way."

"Julie's comment was an off the cuff response to a give-and-take interaction urging the fundraising team to reach out and touch the donors,'" Pete McDonough, senior vice president for external affairs, said in a statement sent Friday evening to The Associated Press. "There probably isn't a person alive today who hasn't made an impromptu remark in a private meeting that probably shouldn't have been said. Even taken out of context, this single comment was not directed at Penn State, its students, staff or faculty."

[Mikes2nd]

Michigan giving away tickets now?

buy two coke products and get two free tickets! hah..

Hoke is joke! Im going to miss that guy...

[Echo419]

Is anybody watching this? Is this real life?

[sergechronos]

UGA got lucky to escape today

[Mikes2nd]

UGA got lucky to escape today

A lot of over rated teams... FSU was going down...

Someone tell Minnesota to stop scheduling cup cake games!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BykxEwsCUAE6yxB.jpg:large

[Vantage]

I think this just sums of the current state of our program on the whole..:

From MGoBlog:


For posterity I've clipped the video of the helmet to helmet hit and Michigan's actions after, plus the decision to insert him into the game after Gardner's helmet popped off.The booing you hear in the background is fans demanding that Morris be removed, as it was even more obvious Morris was not right if you were looking at him for those 20 seconds uninterrupted. The only guy in the stadium who didn't know was Hoke.

Bluntly, anyone arguing that we shouldn't jump down Hoke's throat because of the slight possibility Morris was not concussed is an idiot.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBTgaFd2Y_I


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY3IlUR3jwY

[Echo419]

I'm just gonna start saying, "At lest we're not Michigan". :lol:

[Mikes2nd]

I think they didn't realize he had a concussion. Then they just put him in to do a handoff.

I don't think they saw him almost fall down... It was a big mistake.. They should admit that. Hoke is gone I guess?

I don't feel sorry for Michigan fans though... being a Michigan fan was your decision :) I used to feel sorry for the team but they still talked cr@p and more cra@p... Now I am just done with them.

Idiots like Desmond Howard ranked Michigan #6 this year. Hoke is gonna crush OSU... blah blah blah...

I would be surprised if the Harbaughs are that stupid to take the new coaching job at Michigan. I think there are plenty of NFL teams that want the harbaughs.

Hoke will bounce back, football management is full of idiots... Charlie Weis just got fired for 6.25 million ... some idiots at Kansas got suckered into that contract :)

[AdamVR4]

Losing to Texas' 2nd team offense gets you fired, haha... KU needs to back the money (and golden corral) truck up to Mangino and hope the B12 expands so they can luck into a fortunate schedule again.

[sergechronos]

Wonder if Kansas can file a claim against Wei's for theft via deception :p

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Oh dear God, the ass whipping that is waiting for KU this Saturday in Morgantown...sad that I won't get to see front butt's facial expression.

Jeremy

[AdamVR4]

Texas is a 14 point home dog to Baylor. I wonder if we stick with the 3-3-5 and ask Baylor to run it all day. Perhaps Briles gets impatient, but the next 2 weeks will be rough.

[Vantage]

I think they didn't realize he had a concussion. Then they just put him in to do a handoff.

I don't think they saw him almost fall down... It was a big mistake.. They should admit that. Hoke is gone I guess?

How does the entire stadium notice, but not a single coach does? It's mind boggling. And on top of that, you're going to put him in 3 plays later!?His response during the press conference were just as incredible. When asked if he knew if the medical staff had looked at Shane at all he could only mumble "I assume so." Regardless, it's clear Hoke is in over his head.


I don't feel sorry for Michigan fans though... being a Michigan fan was your decision :) I used to feel sorry for the team but they still talked cr@p and more cra@p... Now I am just done with them.

Sure thing.


I would be surprised if the Harbaughs are that stupid to take the new coaching job at Michigan. I think there are plenty of NFL teams that want the harbaughs.

I think it's a long shot with regards to the Harbaughs, but as long as Dave Brandon is our AD, not a single person worth hiring will want to come here.

[Alan92RTTT]

The hit Shane took was nasty but (as pointed out on an ESPN podcast.) if you look close its not a head to head hit. He "wobbleed" because of his leg(probably still should have been pulled to check it)

Once he hit the sideline he was medically checked and cleared to return for his last play.

[Vantage]

The hit Shane took was nasty but (as pointed out on an ESPN podcast.) if you look close its not a head to head hit. He "wobbleed" because of his leg(probably still should have been pulled to check it)

Once he hit the sideline he was medically checked and cleared to return for his last play.

Good thing Brady knew none of those things.

[Alan92RTTT]

He did know that he was clear to return.

That he did not know how hard shane was hit probably falls on one of the assistants. Brady and the OC(not even trying to spell his name) were following the play and not looking at the shane when he was hit.


That said team sucks and I do not expect another win this season.

[Vantage]

He did know that he was clear to return.


But he didn't, and he said as much in his post game press conference:


Brady, curious as to the decision to leave Shane in after he got hit. Might've had a concussion…

“Well, you know, I don’t know. I don’t know if he might’ve had a concussion or not. I don’t know that and that wasn’t something- Shane’s a pretty competitive, tough kid and Shane wanted to be the quarterback and so believe me, if he didn’t want to be he would've come to the sideline or stayed down.”

I'm not trying to say Brady was malicious or anything, only that this is just one more aspect of the game he seems to be lost on. It's like he never really knows what's going on out on the field and never seems to be involved in the game much past his cheerleading.


That said team sucks and I do not expect another win this season.

I'll agree with you there.

[DK77]

Nebraska vs. Michigan State is going to be interesting on Saturday. Nebraska has played well against Michigan State in the past, averaging 110 rushing yards per game more than MSU allowed on average for the rest of the season. Add in that Nebraska has improved offensively and Michigan State is not quite as good this year on D, this potentially has the makings of a shootout. MSU's scheme on defense will leave one on one matchups with NU's receivers, which is a matchup that the Huskers like. I expect Kenny Bell to have a couple chance to make catches over the top. As long as NU doesn't turn the ball over they should have success offensively.

The question will be how NU's defense does against MSU's offense. Langford is pretty good and Nebraska has had trouble stopping the run at times, so that could be a problem. Cook is and will be the best QB Nebraska faces this season. NU's defense is usually pretty good against the pass, but it will be an interesting matchup.

I'm definitely excited for the game though, since this is Nebraska's shot to actually get some respect this season. I don't know how they are only ranked 19th. The lowest 5-0 Power Five team besides Nebraska is ranked 7th. I'm not saying Nebraska should be top 10, but they should be at least top 15. After the McNeese State game, seems like the national perception of Nebraska was they were hardly better than an FCS team. It's not like other teams haven't had games that they overlooked (see Missouri vs. Indiana).

I also don't know why Ameer Abdullah isn't getting more Heisman buzz. He leads the nation in total rushing (833) and all-purpose yards (1060), is first in all-purpose YPG (212), has 9 touchdowns, and has had three 200 yard rushing games this season. He had 100 yards against Illinois with 6 minutes remaining IN THE FIRST QUARTER. He easily would've gone over 300 (maybe even 400) if they had left him in. You could say he's faced easy opponents, but in Miami's 4 games not against Nebraska they've allowed 83.3 rush YPG, good for 9th in the nation. Ameer put up 229 rushing and 313 all-purpose yards against them. I have no doubt he's going to have a big day against MSU, too. He had 123 rushing yards and 5.6 YPC against them last year.

I'll leave this here for your enjoyment, too. FauxPelini meets MSU P Mike Sadler - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/108222/fauxpelini-meets-msu-p-mike-sadler)

[Alan92RTTT]

He did know that he was clear to return.


But he didn't, and he said as much in his post game press conference

While he did not know the specifics, he does know that the medical staff has final say. Shane was with the medical staff and had to leave them to return to the field. Its implied knowledge. Had their been an issue the medical staff had the power to keep him off the field.

[Echo419]

you don't need a medical staff to look at that kid and say, "yeah, you're not going back in". dude was obviously hurt pretty bad.

[Vantage]

Alan, here's the press release from Dave Brandon put out this morning around 1AM. It seems Shane had a concussion after all.


Ultimate responsibility for the health and safety of our student-athletes resides with each team's coach and with me, as the Director of Athletics. We are committed to continuously improving our procedures to better protect the health and welfare of our student-athletes.

I have had numerous meetings beginning Sunday morning to thoroughly review the situation that occurred at Saturday's football game regarding student-athlete Shane Morris. I have met with those who were directly involved and who were responsible for managing Shane's care and determining his medical fitness for participation.

In my judgment, there was a serious lack of communication that led to confusion on the sideline. Unfortunately, this confusion created a circumstance that was not in the best interest of one of our student-athletes. I sincerely apologize for the mistakes that were made. We have to learn from this situation, and moving forward, we will make important changes so we can fully live up to our shared goal of putting student-athlete safety first.

I have worked with Darryl Conway, my associate athletic director for Student-Athlete Health and Welfare, to develop a detailed accounting of the events that occurred. Darryl is the person who oversees all athletic training personnel and serves as the liaison to the physicians we work with through the University of Michigan Health System and University Health Services.

It is important to note that our athletic trainers and physicians working with Michigan Athletics have the unchallengeable authority to remove student-athletes from the field of play. Michigan Athletics has numerous medical professionals at every football competition including certified athletic trainers and several physicians from various relevant specialties.

I, along with Darryl and our administrative and medical teams, have spent much of the last two days carefully reviewing the situation regarding Shane Morris. We now understand that, despite having the right people on the sidelines assessing our student-athletes' well being, the systems we had in place were inadequate to handle this unique and complex situation properly.

With his permission, I can share that Shane Morris suffered an ankle injury during the third quarter of Saturday's game. He was evaluated for that injury by an orthopedic surgeon and an athletic trainer several times during the game. With each of these evaluations it was determined that his ankle injury did not prevent him from playing.

In the fourth quarter, Shane took a significant hit and stumbled after getting up. From the field level and without the benefit of replays, medical and coaching staffs did not see the hit. Because they did not see the hit, the athletic training staff believed Shane stumbled because of his ankle injury. The team neurologist, watching from further down the field, also did not see the hit. However, the neurologist, with expertise in detecting signs of concussion, saw Shane stumble and determined he needed to head down the sideline to evaluate Shane.

Shane came off the field after the following play and was reassessed by the head athletic trainer for the ankle injury. Since the athletic trainer had not seen the hit to the chin and was not aware that a neurological evaluation was necessary, he cleared Shane for one additional play.

The neurologist and other team physicians were not aware that Shane was being asked to return to the field, and Shane left the bench when he heard his name called and went back into the game. Under these circumstances, a player should not be allowed to re-enter the game before being cleared by the team physician. This clearly identifies the need for improvements in our sideline and communications processes.

Following the game, a comprehensive concussion evaluation was completed and Shane has been evaluated twice since the game. As of Sunday, Shane was diagnosed with a probable, mild concussion, and a high ankle sprain. That probable concussion diagnosis was not at all clear on the field on Saturday or in the examination that was conducted post-game. Unfortunately, there was inadequate communication between our physicians and medical staff and Coach Hoke was not provided the updated diagnosis before making a public statement on Monday. This is another mistake that cannot occur again.

Going forward, we have identified two changes in our procedures that we will implement immediately:

We will have an athletic medicine professional in the press box or video booth to ensure that someone will have a bird's eye view of the on-field action, have television replay available and have the ability to communicate with medical personnel on the sidelines.

We are also examining how to reinforce our sideline communication processes and how decisions will be made in order to make sure that information regarding student-athlete availability to participate is communicated effectively amongst the medical team and to our coaches.

We have learned from this experience, and will continue to improve ways to keep our student-athletes' health and safety our number one priority.

A lack of communication...it couldn't possibly be from not wearing a headset, could it? Nus said he got the call that the play was coming back before it was even over. God forbid Brady had insight from the coaches/staff up in the press boxes.

[Echo419]

whatever the case is this failure to protect the player speaks volumes to issues with himself and his staff.

[green-lantern]

So is anybody outside of Tennessee hoping to see the Vols beat the hell out of the Gaytors this weekend? Got a decent chance, might be the best chance in years. Hell we might be favored IDK lol. Tennessee is such a young team, they have been playing hard as hell though.

Edit: looks like we are favored by 2.5

[Alan92RTTT]

If word of Morris condition came over the head set there were several people had headsets on to make sure Brady knew. (IIRC Nuss had a headset on)

Was this a bad situation yes.

Is its a case of one person being incompetent? No I do not think so. Its a series of events that came together.

Unless a miracle happens, Brady's time here is done at the end of the season. This was a series of small mistakes that led to a larger one. I do not think there is one person that can/should take sole blame for it. IMO it "could" have happened with any team.

Nice discussion in the video on ESPN here http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11616038/michigan-wolverines-apologize-how-injury-qb-shane-morris-handled

[Echo419]

So is anybody outside of Tennessee hoping to see the Vols beat the hell out of the Gaytors this weekend? Got a decent chance, might be the best chance in years. Hell we might be favored IDK lol. Tennessee is such a young team, they have been playing hard as hell though.

Edit: looks like we are favored by 2.5

I am..

[BigTyla]

Tennessee will beat Florida. The Gators are really, REALLY bad.

[Mikes2nd]

If word of Morris condition came over the head set there were several people had headsets on to make sure Brady knew. (IIRC Nuss had a headset on)

Was this a bad situation yes.

Is its a case of one person being incompetent? No I do not think so. Its a series of events that came together.

Unless a miracle happens, Brady's time here is done at the end of the season. This was a series of small mistakes that led to a larger one. I do not think there is one person that can/should take sole blame for it. IMO it "could" have happened with any team.

Nice discussion in the video on ESPN here Michigan Wolverines apologize for how injury to QB Shane Morris handled - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11616038/michigan-wolverines-apologize-how-injury-qb-shane-morris-handled)

recruits bailing on Michigan...

I would love to see the gators choke...

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/2147935/musraaage.0_standard_352.0.gif


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0102/ncf_u_muschamp11_576.jpg

http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/img/photos/2012/03/31/89/a1/muschamp-yell_001_1171826a.jpg

[green-lantern]

It's going to happen, like when Tennessee owned Alabama, Floraduh is going down. If not this year every other for a while.

GO VOLS!

[green-lantern]

Tennessee will beat Florida. The Gators are really, REALLY bad.

Honestly depends witch team shows up. They look great at times and look horrible at times. I think they are fucked though, going to meet a mean crowd this weekend. I think I'm the only person that isn't going lol.

[Echo419]

the only thing is I can't expect UF's defense to be as bad as ours. literally a 10yrd bubble around every receiver every down. they don't even try to cover.

[BigTyla]

Florida's defense is fine, but their QB couldn't hit the broad side of a barn and they really lack weapons on offense despite what other pundits would tell you. They don't make first downs and the defense gets tired and gives up points late.

[Echo419]

Florida's defense is fine, but their QB couldn't hit the broad side of a barn and they really lack weapons on offense despite what other pundits would tell you. They don't make first downs and the defense gets tired and gives up points late.
UF will lead 3-0 at half time and lose to UT 24-10. :lol:

[DK77]

The 2014 College Football Playoff picture, as explained by Faux Pelini - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/10/3/6900279/college-football-playoff-2014)

[green-lantern]

Florida's defense is fine, but their QB couldn't hit the broad side of a barn and they really lack weapons on offense despite what other pundits would tell you. They don't make first downs and the defense gets tired and gives up points late.

Disagree, the outside has improved greatly (surprisingly) but the secondary is bad. All and all they aren't good or fine. Special teams could be in FL favor though.

[Mikes2nd]

Florida's defense is fine, but their QB couldn't hit the broad side of a barn and they really lack weapons on offense despite what other pundits would tell you. They don't make first downs and the defense gets tired and gives up points late.

dunno defense is suspect.. Alabama put up like 600 yards on them?

[Vantage]

Wow....what a week.

[sergechronos]

Well..Fuck. Florida made some adjustments with their secondary and their d-line mauled Tennessee's, couldn't give Worley enough time to drop back and go deep so Florida could just load up the box. Absolutely kills me that we dropped a 9-0 lead.

Nebraska looked god awful, I shut it off halfway through the 3rd and apparently missed a heckuva finish. Did catch the end of that Arizona State USC game though. Worked all day yesterday (and working till 6 today) so I won't get caught up on all the madness till tonight.

[Mikes2nd]

Yeah TN almost had them.

Everyone's rankings went to hell... I turned off the MS vs Huskers also... whoops.

[Echo419]

It's weeks like this I'm glad that I don't gamble

[AdamVR4]

TCU @ Baylor next weekend looks like the most important B12 game of the season.


Texas is a 14 point home dog to Baylor. I wonder if we stick with the 3-3-5 and ask Baylor to run it all day. Perhaps Briles gets impatient, but the next 2 weeks will be rough.

Texas had 190 yards to Baylor's 129 at half but trailed 0-7 due to a blocked 52 yard field goal attempt (Nick Rose has made 3 of 7 FG's and had 2 blocked) returned for a TD. Texas finally had some speed on offense with the return of RB/WR Daje Johnson from suspension, but he immediately tweaked his hammy: 1 carry for 5 yards.


Bryce Petty: 7/22 for 111 ... Baylor rushing: 60 attempts for 278 ...
Briles stayed patient. Texas's impressive D finally got tired in the 4th. Nice to see playing Texas HURT a Heisman hopeful's chances for the first time in years.

Until this week, Texas's Offensive Tackles (sort of important) were a guard playing out of position (Perkins - Soph), and a defensive tackle that made the position switch like 2 months ago (Hutchins - Jr). Texas' running game showed signs of life (40 carries for 190 yards) against Baylor's solid D because of the emergence of a young tackle (James - RS Fresh) that allowed Perkins to move back inside to help our undersized "280" pound center (Raulerson - RS Fresh).

Swoopes seemed to regress, missing a lot of open receivers and most of his completions were still poor throws... 16/34 for 144 with 2 picks.

[Echo419]

Texas is a very bad football team

[Mikes2nd]

I wouldn't say very bad, just avg but they are going through huge changes. Kind of like USC who are just starting to get back in reality. They are better than Michigan :)

I think Mac just felt like untouchable like JoPa at Penn State. He was too old or just too rich to care anymore and the team went off the rails with entitlement, and thinking you will win simply because of who you are and what team it is without working for it. Charlie Strong is fighting to get the team back down to earth.

They also just lost their QB this year which is a huge impact... Ohio State fans blew it off a bit thinking we wouldn't lose a step. JT is great though so far. Guy is farking amazing considering. But it takes on the field experience to get going plain and simple.

We fortunately stole JT Barrett from Texas :)

[BigTyla]

When you have two Mississippi teams in the top 5 halfway through the season, you know things are wonky.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

When you have two Mississippi teams in the top 5 halfway through the season, you know things are wonky.

Nothing made me happier than the absolute drubbing of those corn dog smelling tigers. Loved it!

Jeremy

[HilbillyHomeboy]

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p296x100/10169386_10152760046851672_1011295328218623186_n.j pg?oh=7cd099512f18f7fceae9c32a56d938da&oe=54C7B0AE

[sergechronos]

Breaking news out of Florida: Treon Harris (the guy who subbed in for Driskall and led them to the win over Tennessee) is facing charges of sexual assault on campus and has been suspended from all activities.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Breaking news out of Florida: Treon Harris (the guy who subbed in for Driskall and led them to the win over Tennessee) is facing charges of sexual assault on campus and has been suspended from all activities.

Story: Treon Harris of Florida Gators suspended indefinitely because of legal matter - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11653329/treon-harris-florida-gators-suspended-indefinitely-legal-matter?ex_cid=sportscenterFB)

[Echo419]

Breaking news out of Florida: Treon Harris (the guy who subbed in for Driskall and led them to the win over Tennessee) is facing charges of sexual assault on campus and has been suspended from all activities.

guess who the Patriots are gonna draft. :lol:

or

rutro! Auburn eyes new QB after Marshall's departure. :lmao:

[sergechronos]

In truth, any hope Florida (and Muschamp) had of salvaging their season just got rocked. Driskall hasn't looked great, and I'm not sure if its their system or he is just awful. Harris looked good for Florida Saturday, and may have had a shot at starting the rest of the way

[Vantage]

More breaking news: Gainesville PD will hand the investigation over to Tallahassee PD to ensure Treon will be cleared to play by Saturday.

[Mikes2nd]

what just pull a Florida "state" investigation? "We found nothing..., case closed"... problem solved... :)

[DK77]

I recorded the MSU-NU game and the recording cut off with 10 minutes remaining in the 4th... I was pissed. Nebraska got handled up front for the first three quarters but it sounds like when they went to a hurry-up in the 4th they were able to move the ball. The defense actually played very well other than a few miscues. There was one fly route for Lippett that worked on the replacement corner on the play after the starter got hurt, a run by Langford that was botched and a double reverse to Lippett that Cook made a hell of a block on to save. Other than those three plays and a few deep passes where Nebraska gave Cook way too much time, the defense played very well. IIRC, Cook was 11 of 29. The problem was that the O-line couldn't do anything right. I'm still not sure how Nebraska ended up with a legitimate chance to win the game at the end. Moore had the ball in the endzone to win the game but he dropped it.

[AdamVR4]

Thought WVU was gonna drub KU, J? What happened?



Texas is a very bad football team

LEAVE OUR DEFENSE OUT OF THIS!! LOL

Just wait... your AD will decide to ditch Richt some day. After all, he's an underachiever like Mack except Mack tripped over an MNC. For your sake, I hope it's before Richt mismanages the OL and QB positions for 5+ years and leaves a dumpster fire to face a brutal schedule.

That said, the new staff is impressive. Texas was an average QB away from beating Baylor. All i want is progress week to week.

[Echo419]

we would have "stumbled" over that MNC if we had gotten the same benefit Alabama got and got to play for it after not winning the confrence.

QB has been a problem for the last 5 years. Murrary would keep chocking in the big game and he'd keep giving him the ball. the OL is soild. it's the secondary that's god awful. Pruitt said when he got there he realized that he had 1 player in the entire secondary. 1. that's not good.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Thought WVU was gonna drub KU, J? What happened?

Took the 2nd half off, as usual. Thankfully, they put up plenty in the 1st to assure a win. Sloppy, but I'll take any win after 4-8 last year.

Next up, Lubbock. I have a feeling WV is in for a helluva fight. Tech has got to be getting pissed about how turrible they've been. Really need this win; TT is one of 3 B12 teams that WV has not won against(OU and KSU being the others).

Jeremy

[BigTyla]

rutro! Auburn eyes new QB after Marshall's departure. :lmao:

We only poach former convincts that are actually good at football.

Besides, the second best quarterback in the SEC is our backup. :p

[HilbillyHomeboy]

:lmao: :lmao: Bama fans...

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/11655658/alabama-fan-goes-colin-cowherd-paul-finebaum-radio-show

[BigTyla]

Good 'ol Phyllis. You know you're in for a good laugh when she calls in.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

With the team struggling and an early kickoff scheduled for Saturday, the Texas Tech Athletic Department is trying to find inventive ways to encourage students to come to the game. Well, they found one that might just do the trick. This weekend, they will be giving away 10,000 waffles to students as part of a "Turn Down For Waffles" promotion.

lolwat. :lol:

[AdamVR4]

Bryce Petty post-game: "I'll have to be honest with you, my head is still spinning trying to think about it. They threw so many looks at us, coverage-wise…I couldn't tell you what they did on consecutive plays."

Craig Way reported that after the game when they shook hands Briles told Strong, "You’re the only one that has ever been able to stop us"

Hnnngg

[Mikes2nd]

Bo Pelini calls out Michigan State for the defense "clapping" to confuse the offensive line...

Farking Dantonio will cheat anyway he can now... Should have been called so he will only get away with it once...

Bo Pelini accuses Michigan State of clapping to disrupt snap count « Big Ten Network (http://btn.com/2014/10/07/bo-pelini-nebraska-accuse-michigan-state-of-clapping-to-disrupt-snap-count/)

[stealthee]

Todd Gurley of Georgia Bulldogs suspended indefinitely - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11671378/todd-gurley-georgia-bulldogs-suspended-indefinitely)

[onebadmollafolla]

UGA Tailback Todd Gurley Suspended Indefinitely - Georgia Official Athletic Site (http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100914aad.html)

[stealthee]

Post faster Alex. :p

[Echo419]

I swear I really know how battered wives feel

[HilbillyHomeboy]

That's a big loss. Hell, he even has the longest completion on the team with that 50 yarder he threw last week, if I'm not mistaken.

Also, God hates all Georgia sports.

Jeremy

[AdamVR4]

Battered woman? You've got balls making a comment like that today, lol. Cry me a fucking river, bitch :) We've still got 1 key player (LT) suspended indefinitely and Strong has had to dismiss 9! Besides, thought you said you went like 15 deep at RB ;)

[Echo419]

That's a big loss. Hell, he even has the longest completion on the team with that 50 yarder he threw last week, if I'm not mistaken.

Also, God hates all Georgia sports.

Jeremy
ain't that the damned truth. hell last year the Braves got bounced from the playoffs and the Falcons got beat by the Aint's on the SAME DAMNED DAY! :mikeb:

Battered woman? You've got balls making a comment like that today, lol. Cry me a fucking river, bitch :) We've still got 1 key player (LT) suspended indefinitely and Strong has had to dismiss 9! Besides, thought you said you went like 15 deep at RB ;)
I know right. I'll probably lose my job and have to go to sensititivy training or something.

[sergechronos]

Damn..can't these star athletes that carried their teams to wins over Tennessee ave gotten themselves suspended before we played them?

[Vantage]

I swear I really know how battered wives feel


Battered woman? You've got balls making a comment like that today, lol. Cry me a fucking river, bitch :) We've still got 1 key player (LT) suspended indefinitely and Strong has had to dismiss 9! Besides, thought you said you went like 15 deep at RB ;)


I'm just gonna start saying, "At lest we're not Michigan". :lol:

You guys can all suck it.

Oh and our starting RB broke his collar bone last week and is done for the season. We're just gonna go ahead and chalk this up as a loss now.

[Mikes2nd]

you choose to be a Michigan fan... Chalk it up to your choices in life :) You could have bailed anytime along the way.

As for Georgia... technically he will be kicked off the team? I mean Pryor got some tattoos for some crap also.

Heck didn't Johnny football do this with no issues? I am sure Georgia fans were not gloating over OSU's issues so I won't scratch at that open wound.

Actually this is bs... big conferences need to revolt... and rumors of Texas to the big 10 again???

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Latest on Gurley is he most likely will be out for the year due to the "magnitude" of memorabilia in question.

lolwat? Where have you seen any rumors about Texas to the Big10? UT, I'm positive, is quite content where they are. As are all of the B12 schools.

Jeremy

[Vantage]

I'm pretty sure Mike just makes shit up as he goes along...we'll just chalk it up to his life choices. :rolleyes:

[DK77]

Dang, you mean when we didn't punish Johnny Football it lead to other players thinking they could get away with it? It sucks for Gurley and Georgia though. Well now Abdullah just has to beat out Melvin Gordon for the top Heisman candidate running back.

As for "clapgate," it has been blown out of proportion by the media. Pelini offered an honest answer about why the center had some mistimed snaps and said he'd ask the league office about the legality. D'Antonio then said the defense clapped as part of their pre-snap communication. That's it. No feud like they want you to believe. I personally think it was illegal based on how the rule is written (regardless of intent) but apparently the league says it doesn't apply to clapping.

[eljefefx]

I'm a Texas Tech fan. That almost feels like telling everyone I've got a little case of Ebola right now, but it should clear up in a few years.

[stealthee]

What a shocker.

Florida State, Tallahassee Police 'hindered' Jameis Winston investigation - College Football - SI.com (http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/10/10/florida-state-jameis-winston-sexual-assault-investigation?xid=aol_home&icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl5|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D544059)

[Vantage]

What a shocker.

Florida State, Tallahassee Police 'hindered' Jameis Winston investigation - College Football - SI.com (http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/10/10/florida-state-jameis-winston-sexual-assault-investigation?xid=aol_home&icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl5|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D544059)

Report: Jameis Winston To Face FSU Disciplinary Hearing On Rape Charge (http://deadspin.com/report-jameis-winston-to-face-fsu-disciplinary-hearing-1645110150)

[Echo419]

I had a feeling it wouldn't matter if Gurley couldn't play. I was right :)

[stealthee]

Now I didn't watch the game, but the crying on the ESPN message boards for the TCU/Baylor game are hilarious. Apparently the refs called PI with 30 seconds to go and Baylor kicked the winning field goal as time expired. Everyone is blaming the refs for the loss, but they fail to realize it's not the refs fault that TCU blew a 21 point lead with less than 11 minutes to go. Why are the majority of sports fans so fucking dumb?

[Echo419]

Now I didn't watch the game, but the crying on the ESPN message boards for the TCU/Baylor game are hilarious. Apparently the refs called PI with 30 seconds to go and Baylor kicked the winning field goal as time expired. Everyone is blaming the refs for the loss, but they fail to realize it's not the refs fault that TCU blew a 21 point lead with less than 11 minutes to go. Why are the majority of sports fans so fucking dumb?
Well I know it has nothing to do with this game but Ohio st had am enormous fan base. That would explain the majority issue :lol:

[stealthee]

Well Mike drops the average IQ of OSU fans by about 50 points, and they are already a dumb bunch.

[Echo419]

Ya know, I am throughly impressed with both teams from Mississippi. I mean, MSU had as couple dumb turnovers but they really held on strong.

[Vantage]

Well we pulled out the win but outside of our defense in the second half, the game was pretty ugly to watch. Not sure what I think about that offsides call on that Penn St onside kick that they recovered, but regardless Hackenberg had nothing going on in the 2nd half and again, our D was playing great. Frank Clark is a monster.

Once again the 'Under the Lights' night game didn't disappoint and the stadium atmosphere was tremendous. With everything on here in Ann Arbor it was awesome to see the fans and more importantly the players amped up for the game as evidence by Devin Gardner on the sidelines and Dennis Norfleet pumping the stadium up with his dancing while waiting for kicks/returns.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M55RPJ2EdoY

Hopefully it's the start of us turning the corner but heading to East Lansing to play MSU after our by next week is going to be rough.


On a side note with Gurley out of Heisman contention now, hopefully Ameer Abdullah can start really making some strides in the race, but I'm not sure anyone will be catch Dak Prescott if he keeps these performances up.

[BigTyla]

What a shocker.

Florida State, Tallahassee Police 'hindered' Jameis Winston investigation - College Football - SI.com (http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/10/10/florida-state-jameis-winston-sexual-assault-investigation?xid=aol_home&icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl5|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D544059)

That's not all...

Racing To A Red Light · Jameis Winston Linked To The Same Memorabilia Authenticater As Todd Gurley (http://racingtoaredlight.com/post/99667428409/jameis-winston-autographs)

[Echo419]

That's not all...

Racing To A Red Light · Jameis Winston Linked To The Same Memorabilia Authenticater As Todd Gurley (http://racingtoaredlight.com/post/99667428409/jameis-winston-autographs)

can someone enlighten me as to why Winston can be underinvestigation for an actual crime and not miss any time? he'd better have to sit now.

p.s. suck it Mizzou! old man football strikes again! where has this defense been all year or are they that damn bad? I mean Troy managed to score. in fact I was convinced that the Missou QB was going to have a career day against our awful secondary.

[Echo419]

I saw this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVlYRdfaZro
then I thought of this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIQn8pab8Vc

:lmao:

[Mikes2nd]

Id like to remind you Indiana beat Missouri :) Indiana... yes Indiana...

[Echo419]

I'd like to remind you that the Suckeyes lost to VT at home. :) yes AT HOME!

[Vantage]

I'd like to remind you that the Suckeyes lost to VT at home. :) yes AT HOME!

http://i.imgur.com/CHQLlg8.gif

[Echo419]

oh and BTW VT lost to East Carolina and Georgia Tech(who just lost to Duke).

glass houses homie.

[DK77]

Like Mizzou's loss to Indiana wasn't at home? Ohio State was in trouble at first but it seems their new QB is getting comfortable. I wouldn't be surprised to see them beat Michigan State and win the East division in the B1G.

[Echo419]

Like Mizzou's loss to Indiana wasn't at home? Ohio State was in trouble at first but it seems their new QB is getting comfortable. I wouldn't be surprised to see them beat Michigan State and win the East division in the B1G.

a) I would be suprised to see them beat MSU
b) winning the B1G is like me bragging about hitting a HR in a teeball game.

the winner of the B1G will be on the outside looking in on the playoff because that confrence sucks.

p.s. it should be noted that I did not brag or say that the Mizzou win was so damn great anyways. Douglas had a highlight worthy play that's it. furthermore I even said, "where has this defense been all year or are they that damn bad?" They being Mizz.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

They have to get past Rutgers first.

Jeremy

[DK77]

Dammit Nebraska... now you have me siding with Mikes2nd. What happened?

[Mikes2nd]

rofl.. big10 isn't that bad. MSU is just a hot and cold team. Michigan fans should just keep quiet... That was the highlight of that game, don't make me remind you of where your program is at. I can post Hoke gifs all day long :)

[Mikes2nd]

FSU... for shame...

I have been wondering how Jameis's lawyer is like "this crazy wh*re wants 7 million in money now!!!!" and making up all kinds of BS to sway opinion. Just out and out lying.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ugly-treatment-of-jameis-winston-s-accuser-only-serves-to-discourage-future-victims-034943507-ncaaf.html

[Echo419]

and this is why Mark Richt still has a job. no way in hell this piece of shit would be playing football let alone even on the team if Winston was at UGA. not a chance in hell. in fact I'm floored that with the accusations of getting paid for signatures(just like Gurley) that he's not suspended.

rape, blantant public theft, obnixous public behavior and just a general social slug. this is Jameis Winston. this is a pattern of behavior that will not change or simply go away with age. I really hope NFL teams show some courage and he doesn't get drafted. F*cking piece of shit.

[DK77]

Yeah I'm still wondering how the hell he's still suiting up on Saturdays. He and Ameer Abdullah used to train together in high school. Interesting just how different their mindsets are.

[Mikes2nd]

Now the 2000 signatures for Jameis... Its sick to watch Jimbo pretty much dismiss everything as nothing and support Jameis without question.

to quote Judge and detective Jimbo Fisher:

"The facts are the facts. .. There is no victim because there was no crime," Fisher said.

[Echo419]

Now the 2000 signatures for Jameis... Its sick to watch Jimbo pretty much dismiss everything as nothing and support Jameis without question.

to quote Judge and detective Jimbo Fisher:

"The facts are the facts. .. There is no victim because there was no crime," Fisher said.

well that's not true. it's against the rules you jack wagon. never mind the girl he raped is a victim. but then again what do you expect from a guy called "Jimbo"? I hope a ND linebacker turns winston's knee into something that resembles a bowl of spagetti

[Vantage]

Lets go Mountaineers! Come on big upset!

[sergechronos]

Lets go Mountaineers! Come on big upset!
You misspelled Volunteers ;D

[Vantage]

You misspelled Volunteers ;D

Lol...good luck to you guys. As much as I hate ND, I hope Jameis & Jimbo get annihilated.

[Vantage]

F'in a Cotton, they did it! Congrats to the boys in Morgantown...try not to burn it all down.

[stealthee]

That was definitely a hell of a game. All the damn flags though made it take so much longer than it should have.

I went to the ESPN boards expecting to see lots of crying from fans about the refs but it was minimal. The one guy in particular was saying the officiating was so one-sided and blah blah blah. Look at the stats. Baylor was flagged 18 time, WVU 14. That's not one-sided that is pretty damn balanced considering Baylor had 7 PI calls alone.

[Vantage]

What a shitty call to rob ND of that win...

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fpic100.picturetrail.com%2fVOL8 75%2f3165781%2f24393663%2f410215977.jpg&t=1413693586&sig=xdtrjNPVayPmgB4bes73yA--~B

[Mikes2nd]

And Jimbo Fisher is the "QB whisperer".

The coach had to remind him "Humble pie Jameis, Humble pie Jameis"... How can someone who can't control himself even pass a college level class? The dude was out of control, Fisher saw it and talked him down.

Jameis Winston... as "The Water Boy..."...

[Vantage]

Jameis isn't passing his classes...the FSU AD tutors are passing Jameis Winston's classes.

[Echo419]

damn Dawgs wanted to let them back in the game. damn that was one sloppy second half. I think the boys got to confident.


What a shitty call to rob ND of that win...



I'm watching it thinking, "it's that USC game from like 6 years ago". remember the one where Matt Leinart's fumbling ass fell over backwards trying to hang the ball up over the line? just ND was on the otherside this time.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

F'in a Cotton, they did it! Congrats to the boys in Morgantown...try not to burn it all down.

I'm still jacked up from the game. One of the all time best I've ever attended. Unfortunately, the kids did get way out of control and fucked up a bunch of the city.

Jeremy

[Echo419]

I'm still jacked up from the game. One of the all time best I've ever attended. Unfortunately, the kids did get way out of control and fucked up a bunch of the city.

Jeremy

I never understood the whole riot mentality. "X happened so let's destroy our neighborhood!" Damn humans

[Mikes2nd]

I never understood the whole riot mentality. "X happened so let's destroy our neighborhood!" Damn humans

I think its more about a hatred of stinky old college couches... Which I can understand....

Was a boring week for football...

Instagram (http://instagram.com/p/umNSljQF4H#)

Penn state tried to blind OSU QB though... Game was a total mess and we have to get alot better for MSU aka "we are vampires and we don't like spikes!!"... Michigan apologizes again rofl...

Michigan has more public apologies than big 10 wins...

[HilbillyHomeboy]

That mindless rioting racked up over $45,000 in damages. Kids are being expelled as the University intends to show they are quite serious about this kind of behavior. Burning couches is one thing (tradition since the 70's), but tearing up public property and throwing shit at the cops and firefighters is well over the line.

Jeremy

[Echo419]

so who had LSU beating Ole Miss? :lol:

but yeah, overall a boring week. got the World's Largest Cocktail Party this weekend. UF sucks a fat one and we should blow them out of the stadium. so we'll probably lose 13-10. :facepalm:

[HilbillyHomeboy]

so who had LSU beating Ole Miss? :lol:

*raises hand* Pretty meh week of match-ups. That was the only one I saw with potential.

Jeremy

[Vantage]

so who had LSU beating Ole Miss? :lol:

but yeah, overall a boring week. got the World's Largest Cocktail Party this weekend. UF sucks a fat one and we should blow them out of the stadium. so we'll probably lose 13-10. :facepalm:

I did.

And this whole spike in the field cry baby bullshit is quite ironic coming from the fucking Spartans. It's not like they spiked their flag center field at Notre Dame not even ten years ago or anything...fucking little brother, always a whiner.

[DK77]

I also thought LSU would pull the upset, but considering I said nothing prior to the game, it doesn't matter. As for the spike deal, if you're gonna do something like that you better be ready to back it up. If you're already in over your heads, you don't need to do anything to motivate the other team even more. Somewhat similar to how MSU shut down Nebraska's run game after Pelini's comments that we've run on them before and we'll run on them again.

[AdamVR4]

Not very surprised by the apparent regression of Swoopes against KSU. He was a project QB that straight-up wasn't ready for prime time, so steady improvement is a pipe dream. The O-line played it's worst game in weeks (a 1st quarter injury didn't help at all), and the officiating cost us some points. KSU would have won regardless, so who cares. Texas has to win 3 of 4 to get bowl eligible: @Tech, WVU, @OkieSt, TCU ... I see 2 wins: Tech and one of the other 3 (probably OSU since we own them). I still believe in Strong and will patiently wait until at least 2016 to begin judging him. Better take advantage of it now, rest of the B12 :)

[Echo419]

4 games total for Gurley. he won't be back until Auburn.

[BigTyla]

How convenient.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Oh, they immediately appealed it also.

Jeremy

[Mikes2nd]

How convenient.

rofl yeah teams tend to schedule those suspensions in scrimmage weeks :) but that was the NCAA being kind for speaking up I guess?

Its not trading stuff for a tattoo :) I thought that would be a instant dismissal, you knowingly sold autographs for cash? The NCAA said "no problem, take a few games off"...

[Echo419]

Oh, they immediately appealed it also.

Jeremy
of course they would.

rofl yeah teams tend to schedule those suspensions in scrimmage weeks :) but that was the NCAA being kind for speaking up I guess?

Its not trading stuff for a tattoo :) I thought that would be a instant dismissal, you knowingly sold autographs for cash? The NCAA said "no problem, take a few games off"...

at least we're not like FSU and letting the crab leg stealing rapist play anyways. that dude would have gotten kicked out a long time ago under Richt.

I believe the difference with the signatures and tats is the ability to prove the exchange of money and the attempted cover up.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

I believe the difference with the signatures and tats is the ability to prove the exchange of money and the attempted cover up.

Bingo.

Jeremy

[eljefefx]

Not very surprised by the apparent regression of Swoopes against KSU. He was a project QB that straight-up wasn't ready for prime time, so steady improvement is a pipe dream. The O-line played it's worst game in weeks (a 1st quarter injury didn't help at all), and the officiating cost us some points. KSU would have won regardless, so who cares. Texas has to win 3 of 4 to get bowl eligible: @Tech, WVU, @OkieSt, TCU ... I see 2 wins: Tech and one of the other 3 (probably OSU since we own them). I still believe in Strong and will patiently wait until at least 2016 to begin judging him. Better take advantage of it now, rest of the B12 :)

Yeah, I think you can already chalk up a win against Tech.

[Echo419]

TT should be a W but the other 3? I don't think so.

[Mikes2nd]

Louisville had that game easy... but at the end, the offensive play caller loses his mind...

You get the ball on the 10 yard line, you take it easy up 3 and punt to give them the ball

then the next series 3rd and 2 and you bomb it? then you try it again on 4th? FSU is over rated big time.

[Echo419]

holy shit I agree with mike. :runaway:

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Like it would have mattered? 1-10 on 3rd downs with the 1 coming in garbage time. The FSU defense smothered them in the 2nd half. Loserville blew their load in the 1st half. While everyone was going crazy then, I sat back and waited for the inevitable. Lot of talent there, but they are very young.

Jeremy

[BigTyla]

Pretty sure this FSU team is the most hated in the history of college football. It's even worse here in coastal Alabama since there are a small amount of FSU fans in the area. Never thought I'd find a fanbase worse than Alabama's, but boy are FSU fans full of themselves.

[Echo419]

Pretty sure this FSU team is the most hated in the history of college football. It's even worse here in coastal Alabama since there are a small amount of FSU fans in the area. Never thought I'd find a fanbase worse than Alabama's, but boy are FSU fans full of themselves.

indeed. I ran into one at a bar a couple of weeks ago while they were playing a chit team. the bar changed the channel and he pitched a fit. I politely reminded his fat ass that a real game was coming on and everyone else at the bar wanted to watch that and that I had no problem showing him the difference between my 220lbs and his. :) ok well maybe I wasn't soooo polite. ;)

[Echo419]

I'm so sick and tired of mark richt and him blowing it against terrible teams. This is literally the worst uf team in 30 years.

[Mikes2nd]

I'm so sick and tired of mark richt and him blowing it against terrible teams. This is literally the worst uf team in 30 years.

weird game, that had to be brutal to watch that... and we learned the Missisippi teams are over rated and Notre Dame...

[BigTyla]

weird game, that had to be brutal to watch that... and we learned the Missisippi teams are over rated and Notre Dame...

I think the Mississippi teams are rated appropriately. Miss St was bound to have an ugly game eventually but they found a way to win as good teams do. Ole Miss lost to a top 5 team in a game where both teams were trading blows. Nothing to be ashamed of and it's not like they were blown out. The game could have easily gone the other way.

[Mikes2nd]

I think the Mississippi teams are rated appropriately. Miss St was bound to have an ugly game eventually but they found a way to win as good teams do. Ole Miss lost to a top 5 team in a game where both teams were trading blows. Nothing to be ashamed of and it's not like they were blown out. The game could have easily gone the other way.

cmon stop pushing the SEC is the most bestest in the world hype. The missisipis are flukes, they are good teams but normally spoiler teams. I mean florida beat Georgia... The sec always has weird games where some unranked team whoops up on the best team in ncaa! Missouri is the top team in the west division and it got beat by Indiana... no one in the big 10 has lost to Indiana... NO one... not even Iowa lost to Indiana. Even Michigan beat on poor ole sister at Indiana :)

Now florida should be a top 10 team right? :) Missouri lost to Indiana and Georgia and is ranked what 18th? Please... this playoff bullshit is already showing up... rank all the sec teams as insane! woot the playoffs will be 4 sec teams! yah!

Just put the damn 4 champions in the game, stop playing these ranking favorites bullshit... don't worry the big 12 will always knock themselves out of contention...

[Echo419]

hey lunchbox, Mizz is in the SEC East. if you're going to bitch and complain about the SEC being the best conference at least get the facts right.... oh that's right. you're never concerned with the facts anyways.

[Mikes2nd]

Great argument... East... West! Wow... You got me...

[green-lantern]

Ole Miss lost to a top 5 team in a game where both teams were trading blows. Nothing to be ashamed of and it's not like they were blown out. The game could have easily gone the other way.

:stupid:

Agreed VERY easy

The Georgia Floraduh game was brutal, I love to see the Gaytors loose. The only good thing is I get to rub it in to the Georgia fan here at work. He grew up in Tennessee but likes Georgia :rolleyes: Good thing they did loose in this case because he's a Tom Brady fan and tried to give me shit 1st thing this morning about Manning losing lol.

I can't be rattled this morning anyway because we beat South Carolina again! Take that Spurrier! :lol:

Steve Spurrier Gives 54-Second Press Conference After Loss to Tennessee | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2253233-steve-spurrier-gives-54-second-press-conference-after-loss-to-tennessee)

[Vantage]

The Georgia Floraduh game was brutal, I love to see the Gaytors loose. The only good thing is I get to rub it in to the Georgia fan here at work. He grew up in Tennessee but likes Georgia :rolleyes: Good thing they did loose in this case because he's a Tom Brady fan and tried to give me shit 1st thing this morning about Manning losing lol.

I can't be rattled this morning anyway because we beat South Carolina again! Take that Spurrier! :lol:

lol is he a LA Kings & Miami Heat fan (well up until Lebron left..) too?

and ole' Spurrier continues to crack me up. :lo5l:

[Mikes2nd]

the gif factory is awesome, OSU signed a 4/5 star QB Urban wanted and everyone posts gifs :)

http://media.giphy.com/media/wsKpCyUbJPlsc/giphy.gif

https://media.giphy.com/media/QzUIFrzRhEY6I/giphy.gif

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--0-t-f8bd--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/fu8femm5eh4mlq16avxe.gif

Four-Star Athlete Torrance Gibson Commits to Ohio State | Eleven Warriors (http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football-recruiting/2014/11/42884/four-star-athlete-torrance-gibson-commits-to-ohio-state#comments)



Not holding my breath against MSU this weekend... our OLine needs serious help.

[Echo419]

MSU is going to work the Suckeyes like a rented mule.

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the gif factory is awesome, OSU signed a 4/5 star QB Urban wanted and everyone posts gifs :)



I heard about this yesterday, was hoping he was going to pick TN but it was pretty obvious after a while he was going to Ohio.

[Mikes2nd]

Oh man TN is going off on twitter over being snubbed... A whole thread on TN acting like OSU does(all fans get pissy over being rejected)... Funny how they are all the same. Others claim " we don't act like that"... Until it happens to them and they do :)

Fans of Other Schools Take to Social Media to Work Through Anger over Torrance Gibson Snubbing | Eleven Warriors (http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2014/11/42918/non-osu-fans-take-to-social-media-to-work-through-anger-about-torrance-gibson-snubbing)

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Oh man TN is going off on twitter over being snubbed... A whole thread on TN acting like OSU does(all fans get pissy over being rejected)... Funny how they are all the same. Others claim " we don't act like that"... Until it happens to them and they do :)



:lol: no shit

Unfortunately the dumbest fans are the most vocal.

Everybody has been pretty happy with Dobbs though. Hopefully he can keep it up.