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NCAA Football ver 2009-2010

(^TLB) I've found that certain CBS announcers and a few ESPN ones (especially the Pam Ward team) are really unbearable sometimes...
 
Pander Bear said:
don't act like you didn't see it coming. This is what a rebuilding year looks like. The missed tackles, on the other hand, are unacceptable. I think its time we look for a new D coordinator.
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Tennessee is a really bad team this year. We hung around with LSU and I just assumed we were good enough or motivated enough to beat Tenn. I think Cox is not the type of qb we need for the system (I know he's hurt) or Bobo needs to redesign the offense for Cox or Gray. Again, our D made another shitty quarterback look like a heisman candidate. You don't get much worse than Johnathan Crompton. We won't get a new defensive coordinator (or fire any coaches) until the season is over. I really hope Richt does make changes and doesn't feel too loyal to these knuckleheads. We've got bad coaching and a lot of young kids (frosh) so you can say it's a rebuilding year. I'm excited about our new talent (Boykin, Smith, Charles, Ealey, Marlon Brown) and I can't wait to see what Aaron Murray or Mettenburger can do. Logan Gray, one of the best athletes on the team, could be a pretty mobile quarterback and could do some things. Only time will tell. Now let's focus on Vanderbilt. Go Dawgs!!
 
OSU: Don't be surprised if they win out and sneak into the NC game! I'm sure whoever they play would be all cocky and think they'd win, but OSU's D if one of the top 3 units in the country. I know I know it's unlikely that enough teams ahead of OSU would lose, but if they do, it's very likely.

No need to talk shit, I'm just saying if you look at everyone's upcoming games it's very plausible.
 
What's wrong with Pam Ward?

I think the most annoying personality on ESPN is bar none Mark May. It seems like he hates everyone that isn't Pitt? Is he perhaps upset that he played at Pitt and not somewhere else?
 
smotpoker said:
OSU: Don't be surprised if they win out and sneak into the NC game! I'm sure whoever they play would be all cocky and think they'd win, but OSU's D if one of the top 3 units in the country. I know I know it's unlikely that enough teams ahead of OSU would lose, but if they do, it's very likely.

No need to talk shit, I'm just saying if you look at everyone's upcoming games it's very plausible.
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I still <3 U ;)

If I can get past the "I know it's unlikely ... but ... it's very likely" statement, I'll entertain your assertion. Let's try to look at it fairly:

#1 UF plays....#22 SCAR (soon to be unranked after this weekend with ALA), and a buncha cheese that shouldn't bother them, then most likely ALA
#2 ALA plays ... #10 LSU, and a buncha cheese (maybe, maybe AUB upsets them, but doubtful), then UF

So even if one of those teams lose along the way, the other is #1, and they matchup at the end of the season giving the one-loss team a chance to beat #1 and get back into the NC or the #1 team just wins the conference and continues into the NC. Can we agree that the SEC Champ is most likely to be in the NC? It may not be fair (and I'm inclined to agree), but it's how things are set up to play out. So boom, there goes one slot for the NC.

Of the others, we have:

#3 TX plays #20OU this weekend, still plays #16 OSU and #17 KAN, and would have a shot at a Big12 CG against a top 25 team (KAN or NEB). Losing one game (other than the conference CG), would put them against enough ranked teams to get them back into the #2 slot, IMO. I think a one-loss TX >> VT. But, assuming they lose 2 games, or fail at their conference championship (damn slim chance)...

#4 VT plays ... a buncha cheese. Even their conference championship will be against a nobody. And while I'm sure they'd love a rematch with ALA, they'd get their asses handed to them again. Seriously, they are riding their wins over ranked teams from earlier (#19, #9) and will play #19 this weekend (and could lose). Even if they win out, they should not be in the title game. So, your story gains a little credibility here perhaps.

#5 BSU plays ... a buncha cheese. They beat #16. They get Idaho at home (ahead them in conference standings right now ;) ). They do have a chance to win out, and the nation will be torn on putting them in the NC - in part because of the non-AQ teams claiming they never get a real shot and this could be it, in part so they can be put in the NC and let the real teams teach them to STFU by stomping on their dicks. I say that, but I recall an OU team that did no such thing. So, I'll call this a push, maybe they stay ahead of your tOSU, maybe they don't. Let's assume they fall behind somehow (computer rankings?).

#6 USCw has played #8, #24, and face #25 this weekend. They still have #13 OR a little later on. Now, they could stumble somewhere (again), though most likely is against #13....and as much as it would be fun (not) to watch a rematch of USC and tOSU, we're reaching a bit for that to happen. My money says USC gets another loss somewhere, so yeah, tOSU can move up.

#7tOSU has played #3 and lost. They still face #14 PSU and #11 Iowa. I sincerely doubt tOSU can win both those games. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if they lost them both. But until it's played, anything is possible, so let's say they win out.

Hmmm.... I guess you were right, "I know I know it's unlikely that enough teams ahead of OSU would lose, but if they do, it's very likely". And I would agree that if they faced an SEC team, or if both SEC teams stumble and they faced TX that their opponent would be overconfident. There isn't much respect for tOSU amongst the power teams and conferences. But if you're in the NC against BSU or VT, I doubt either would be overconfident. IF BSU isn't shitting their pants in excitement, they'll be very focused and super energized to prove something. VT on the other hand would approach it more like an even matchup, and do their homework to have a solid game taking nothing for granted - no overconfidence there, I think.

IF, and I said IF, tOSU can win out, they should climb over BSU. However, for them to climb over USCw, they'd need USCw to lose...which in turn hurts tOSU...hrm, double edged sword that one. IF FL/ALA/TX somehow fall out, I do believe USCw and tOSU can climb over BSU and VT. I think your only chance is IF USCw wins out as well and you get your rematch. The infinitely small chance that FL/ALA/TX all fall out, and USCw AND tOSU win out does exist. But maaaannnn, that's a long shot.

Still, ya gotta believe, right? I mean, that's the fan's mantra....there is always a chance. Hell, I lived on Ramen noodles and hope for over a decade, and now I'm enjoying the feast :) At least you're still able to dine out regularly in classy joints with tOSU as opposed to being people's homecoming cupcake (those were the days, Gator fans... I'll never forget).
 
Okay, here's one for you - putting aside rivalry hate for a bit - whom would you most like to see fail? And I don't mean "oh, they lost a game", I mean have the program implode back into obscurity? As a Gator, I'm enjoying the misery at FSU these days, and I'm sure tOSU was (not so) secretly enjoying the dark days at MICH. But aside from your mortal enemy, is there a program out there that just needs to fail in your mind, to be reminded of reality, humility, and stop living on legend?


For a lot of us that is ND, and they've gone back into obscurity for a bit. Maybe they are coming out of it, maybe not - and I'll always hate them. But that's not my choice (well, okay, it is, if only for the preferential treatment they get in polls, tv, etc). My vote would probably be against USCw because it's been too long since Petey knew what is was like to struggle, what it feels like to be owned by other team(s) in the conference for years on end. Yeah, yeah, Lap Dawg can chime in on the East Coast Bias again, and people can remind me how there is no better place on earth for recruiting than LA (how's that working for you UCLA?). And yes, people can tell me how non-ego Pete appears to be most of the time; but considering how he threw a hissy fit about Sanchez going pro (which appears to have been the right decision for Sanchez, no?) and how he somehow stubs his toe every year on a chump program somewhere but never suffer any real consequence. He doesn't come off as smug, but boy he grates my cheese with how he really does expect to be at the top every year - earned or not.
 
I think Florida should probably drop after today's performance...
 
Speaking of Alabama (ok maybe we weren't) but Ingram Having 242 total offensive yards.
20-6 Alabama with :50 left in the 4th quarter.
Our offense has not been impressive in the slightest tonight as a whole.

Roll Tide!!

Wondering about Florida's ranking after this weekend as well.

Please forgive the rambling. Been drinking a bit.
 
I love the way Alabama is playing this year and deserves the jump they got in the polls. They (Bama) are solid in all aspects of the game. Tremendous running back in Ingram, great players on defense like Rolando McClain, Javier Arenas and Mt. Cody. McElroy is a great game manager and sufficient passer. I hope they beat the crap outta UF if they face each other in the SEC Championship and go on to represent the SEC in the BCS Championship game.
Good ol' OSU...losing to Purdon't. How bout' it?
UF in a close one against....Arkansas? If it weren't for crappy referees, we might have witnessed quite an upset.
Virginia Tech....what...the...fuck? I fucking HATE Georgia Tech and their pathetic fanbase. They couldn't even sell out one of the biggest football games to be played at the North Avenue Trade School. I'm assuming they sold out the game right before gametime, but it was quite a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Free Hot Dogs and a Coke if you buy a ticket....jeez. No wonder they have such an inferiority complex with UGA. They are the fourth favorite football team in Georgia, not counting high schools.

Dawgs win 34-10 over Vandy. Wow. Anyway.

Go DAWGS! Focus: FLORIDA.
 
smotpoker said:
OSU: Don't be surprised if they win out and sneak into the NC game! I'm sure whoever they play would be all cocky and think they'd win, but OSU's D if one of the top 3 units in the country. I know I know it's unlikely that enough teams ahead of OSU would lose, but if they do, it's very likely.

No need to talk shit, I'm just saying if you look at everyone's upcoming games it's very plausible.
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Um...maybe not. The media would still put them in the BCS Championship game if they could.
 
As much as I would tend to use this opportunity to come back and taunt smotpoker and the rest of the buckeye fans for their loss.....I'm too miserable about my own moral loss in a game we shouldn't have won. :| Floriduh certainly showed they aren't a #1 team right now, and I fully expected ALA to jump them in the AP. Quite honestly, I need to look into the BCS to figure out why UF is #1 there :\

tl;dr FL fan rant (is SFW):
NSFW:

Fla Fan: Championship teams overcome adversity - like 4 fumbles and 6 sacks.

Reality: Championship teams don't give up 4 fumbles and 6 sacks, much less at homecoming to an unranked team at 2-3.

Fla Fan: But it is the SEC, and no game is a gimme (favorite claim of the SEC and Big10+1 ;) ). Besides, being #1 means you get everyone's A game.

Reality: Any given Saturday....SEC or not. Being #1 means you better expect everyone's A game - prepare accordingly and be up for the game. I got sick watching Tebow and Spikes on the sideline just kinda standing around, not motivating anyone, not getting excited about much of anything. Yeah, Tebow got pumped a few times, but the whole first half was an exercise in sleepwalking for that whole team - you expect the Sr. Captains to inspire, to focus, to fire up the team. If you're injured and can't play, you are cheering your ass off, talking to your team mates as they come off the field about how to handle the next series, what to look for, etc. If you're side of the ball is on the sideline, you're either cheering for the other half of your team, or better yet getting with the guys you need to talk to about not getting another freaking sack or fumble on the next series.

Fla Fan: But, UF should have intercepted that early pass by Mallett for a touchdown except for the sun, and Cooper dropped a sure touchdown in that first quarter. And ARK's first touchdown was due to a fumble deep in our half of the field. Plus two fumbles in the red zone. UF could have easily been up by 2-3 touchdowns in the first quarter and more than doubled the spread given the missed opportunities.

Reality. Ok, and they weren't up, in fact they trailed. Again, championship teams don't.do.this.

Fla Fan: Kinda sucks we had those two lame ass announcers again for CBS, huh?

Reality: Honestly, I didn't even notice. The game sucked that bad.

Fla Fan: But a win is a win.

Reality: Tell it to TN.



*deep breath*

I kinda wanted to call this 'Survival Saturday' when #1 UF (win by 3 at the end), #3 TX (win by 3, against a backup QB), #4 VT (loss by 5), #6 USC (win by 7 at the last play), #7 tOSU (loss by 8 ) is the score summary for the weekend.

Do I start looking to the next week? Or do I continue to choke on that ARKy cheese? :p Well, I'll only look ahead in terms of we have t-minus 5 days to figure out how to block, and how to hold onto the ball, and how to defend deep = since everyone else we play this season will see how shitty we can really be. That's about as far as I can look ahead right now - t-minus 5 steps from the toilet because I might throw up again if I think about how miserable this weekend was.


Heisman? Heisman? Yeah, Ingram is going up on my ratings. Tebow losing ground, McCoy losing more ground, Clausen (gag) fought well but will not get my vote because it's ND (sorry, can't be unbiased all the time ;) ). Ndamukong Suh? Are you kidding me? Yeah, it is an unfair poll as defense isn't even considered for this. Even so, he won't be in this discussion much more, especially how well Tex Tech spanked them this week. You know who I really like, and actually have liked for the last year or so? Jordan Shipley. He's impressed me in returns and in receiving, and I'm wholly surprised he hasn't been getting much highlight time until recently :\ As of now, I'm going to pencil in tickets to NY for Ingram, and the way things are going perhaps Tebow and McCoy are there to applaud for him, and I hope Shipley gets to go as well.
 
^Mr. Mark Ingram, Jr. isn't deserving of it? The league is overall tougher this year, it's not just that teams are playing worse...

...Ok, maybe Florida is worse! ;)
 
it's most certainly weird for the BCS rankings to come out, and to have Cinci ahead of the Pride of Columbus.

and you better watch it TLB, the football gods love to punish long-winded, multi-paragraphed, taunting by a loss to a lesser team. Arkansas was most certainly the lesser team, but they almost sneaked past Florida.

Alabama is playing the best football right now in the country, and I wouldn't be shocked to see them play Texas instead of Florida. but right now I am letting my Tim Tebow hate flow...

the Ohio State game was just disgusting to watch. it was like one of my high school football games, because I think there was a total of 7 turnovers. Purdue just wanted it more, and Ohio State is lost offensively. hopefully they can get it together and beat Penn State, Iowa, and Michigan (last three games at the end of the year).

I think the Buckeyes can easily handle PSU (they aren't that good this year), but Iowa looks to be a true test. despite playing some lesser opponents close, Iowa looks like a good well-coached football team. I would like them to go on to the Rose Bowl, because I think that they would at least beat USC. Michigan could give OSU tons of problems, mark my words right now, beause of the type of offense they run.
 
Jordan Shipley is probably the most valuable player (besides McCoy) for Texas. I can't wait to see him in the NFL. But Ingram, hands down, should be leading the Heisman race. Tebow has done nothing this year that would warrant a second Heisman. If you can't tell, I'm loving Bama...and they're a rival. Their game is just so complete in every phase. Oh, I wish my Dawgs could muster up something very similar to ALA next year...
 
Local Cincinatti radio station with some audio adverts busting on the Buckeyes about who is better. They get better the further along you listen to them....

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Miami will win the rest of it's schedule, and if the pieces fall into place for them to play in the title game, will win the NC this year. Book it.
 
yeah. Book it like their domination of VT, and the ACC being a tough conference to play in.
 
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