The 2012 College Football thread!!!

[BigTyla]

When we last turned our gaze from the world of FBS football, the Bammernecks had won the national title without winning their division, continuing the football dominance by the state of Alabama for the past three years while offering quite a bit of controversy. The SEC cannabalized the Big 12 by taking Texas A&M and Mizzou, while the Big 12 sought to solidify itself by bringing in new powerhouses of its own. Since then, a playoff format has been introduced that may itself prove controversial with the instatement of a playoff committee that will decide the top four playoff teams starting in 2015.

What does this year in college football hold in store for us? Will Texas A&M and Mizzou be pummeled under the might of their new SEC schedules? Will Nick Saban find his twin brother in the Wonka factory? Will Auburn find a quarterback worth a damn? Will Lane Kiffin have USC on probation again within the next three years? Will Bob Stoops finally confess his love for men?

Stay tuned...

[AdamVR4]

When we last turned our gaze from the world of FBS football, the Bammernecks had won the national title without winning their division, continuing the football dominance by the state of Alabama for the past three years while offering quite a bit of controversy. The SEC cannabalized the Big 12 by taking Texas A&M and Mizzou, while the Big 12 sought to solidify itself by bringing in new powerhouses of its own. Since then, a playoff format has been introduced that may itself prove controversial with the instatement of a playoff committee that will decide the top four playoff teams starting in 2015.

What does this year in college football hold in store for us? Will Texas A&M and Mizzou be pummeled under the might of their new SEC schedules? Will Nick Saban find his twin brother in the Wonka factory? Will Auburn find a quarterback worth a damn? Will Lane Kiffin have USC on probation again within the next three years? Will Bob Stoops finally confess his love for men?

Stay tuned...

Great thread.

A&M is going to have a miserable season. Even their homer fans are only predicting 6 or 7 wins. I see 5, 2 in conference, and no bowl game.

Mizzou is going into the SEC in a much more favorable way. I see them competing and getting 7 to 8 wins, 4 in conference (A&M, Tennessee, UK, and one of Georgia/SoCa/Vandy/Florida).

Texas goes 10-2

[stealthee]

Should be a good season. If everyone can stay healthy and the defense can learn the new system WVU should have a solid season. I'm not really sure what to predict just yet though.

[AdamVR4]

Should be a good season. If everyone can stay healthy and the defense can learn the new system WVU should have a solid season. I'm not really sure what to predict just yet though.

Kind of funny that the 10 team B12 has THREE defending conference champions this season and SIX teams that won 10 games last season.

I won't be surprised at all if we end up with 3 teams at 10-2. I have a hard time seeing OU being elite with Landry Jones and basically an entirely new set of wide receivers (after basically kicking every WR off the team this off-season). TCU's defense has been gutted by off-the-field issues and Texas' offense is still a work in progress. That said, Tech and KU are the only "off weeks", so there will be quite a few B12 upsets, again. Geno is immediately the best QB in the B12, so if your defense over achieves and keeps you out of the 56 to 56 triple OT games with the likes of K-State...

I see 6 tough games for you. Baylor returns to being Baylor.

Marshall - W
James Madison - W
Maryland - W
vs Baylor - W
@ Texas - ?
@ Tech - W
vs K-State - ?
vs TCU - ?
@ OSU - ?
vs OU - ?
@ ISU - ?
vs KU - W

I see 10-2, but you may beat Texas and/or OU

[stealthee]

Here's hoping we don't choke in an early game.

[Goallie11]

I'm quite excited for the new season. I don't know if we'll (K-State) be able to get 10 wins again but I'm hoping.

Personally I don't know if TCU will be as good as people think they will be. They're coming to the best (or second) conference in the nation and will be playing against top 15 teams nearly every week.

[eljefefx]

As far as my favorite team is concerned - Texas Tech- seeing as how Tommy T is still our coach I'd be surprised if we get more than four wins. The Aggies are going to tank hard. I think the SEC is going to be a brutal shock to the system.

[AdamVR4]

A&M getting used to cheering on the rest of the SEC: (get ready to cringe)



I love how they got all the minorities on campus together for this video. And bow tie, the single most embarrassing school president in the country. So glad they're gone and can't wait to see them get reamed by the SEC.

[BigTyla]

And bow tie, the single most embarrassing school president in the country. So glad they're gone and can't wait to see them get reamed by the SEC.

He seems pretty cool to me...

[Vantage]

I see Michigan having a disappointing season, starting off with the face rape session Alabama will put on us come September. I would be amazed if we have another 10+ season.