Championship Saturday OPENTHREADLIVEBLOG: The Late Shift
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 7:29 PM CST
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Nebraska-Texas and Clemson-Georgia Tech. And Wisconsin bombs Pearl Harbor later. Join us, won't you?
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What's with the weird Ads?
Jack in the box videos before the page loads. Where did that come from? And home come i only get it randomly?
'They are who we thought they were!'
I haven't seen that.
Email me details, will ya? I’ll yell at SBN. There shouldn’t be popups.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Do you have any of those stupid "browser toolbars" installed?
Every other program out there wants to install some garbage like that lately.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
No, no browser tools
Nothing has changed, but all of a sudden when I click on the ‘Read More’ or whatever it says to get to the ‘jump’, a couple of times i’ve gotten a Jack In The Box video that plays while underneath it says ‘Site Loading’…
'They are who we thought they were!'
Is the Badgers attack of the Islands
on regular tv tonight? Because I love me some midnight football
ESPN2, 10:30 CST kickoff
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Nebraska running the option?
That must mean it’s 1995 again, which means I have HS eligibility. Time to go be a White Speed Right Tackle.
Everyone fails. The successful learn from their failures. I just wish we'd quit giving ourselves so many learning opportunities.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Dec 5, 2009 7:33 PM CST reply actions
Well
I’ll just say this, the Big XII Drinking Game is going to get dangerous. We’re through two beers already
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Dec 5, 2009 7:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2009/12/4/1185698/drinking-games-are-fun-big-12
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
And, yes, it's brutal.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
The carnage
For the few and proud that wanted to know how the drinking game ended: 4 entered, 2 left. Highlights: I got slapped twice, countless beer duels happened, and I am now heading to the bar in Chicago. Oh, and three cases were consumed by the group. Enjoy the “Perfect Storm” that took place this evening. Iowa might be headed to Glendale.
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Dec 5, 2009 11:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Can anyone tell me why
Nebraska has cream-colored sleeve stripes that don’t match any other element of their uniform? Does it have meaning? Is it new? This has bugged me all year…
Everything I have seen has said something to do with migranes
Which explains why he is always rubbing his temples. I always thought he did that because he was wondering “Why the hell did I leave Butler.” I hope it isn’t serious though. Brain things are scary.
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions
I can't tell
If this is really good defense being played, or really bad offense…
'They are who we thought they were!'
Could be good D
but there are a lot of off-target passes being heaved out there too.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
I have a feeling
It’s bad offense… Note that last series for NU
'They are who we thought they were!'
Good God I wish someone else was watching the D2 semis
so I would have someone to bitch about the announcers with
It's on CBS College Sports
but I don’t get that so I am watching online. I am an ‘03 NWMSU grad. That’s the only reason I am watching
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
No
that’s SW MO St., former home of basketball coach (Name Redacted)
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
No problem
there are more directional schools there than in michigan. it can be confusing
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
I just got a email with the new BTN basketball commercials.
They are comically bad. Will post soon.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
He is gonna get paid come April.
Athletic, disruptive defensive tackles like him are worth their weight in diamond-covered gold in the NFL.
This whole defense looks great.
The DL is doing a great job staying in their rush lanes to not give McCoy easy yardage like TAMU didi last week.
Everyone fails. The successful learn from their failures. I just wish we'd quit giving ourselves so many learning opportunities.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Dec 5, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
Not very good coverage there, though
If he just turns around the ball hits him right in the chest.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
This is about the time of the college football season where my head is spinning at 50 rpm
So please no screaming if this is clearly obvious: With Cincy beating Pitt today, if Nebraska pulls out the win tonight, is Iowa still in line for an at-large big?
by Twin Cities Hawk on Dec 5, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions
It gets dicey.
If you assume Florida, Texas, and TCU will gobble up three of the four at-large spots in that scenario, then you have Iowa/Penn State/Boise State fighting over that last spot.
Yes, but
the general feeling is that the Orange would probably take PSU over Iowa.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
By the way, James Cleveland's final numbers today:
19 catches, 241 yards, 3 TDs
I know there was a good reason, I just can't remember it
Why did we lose him?
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Druggggggssssss
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
In that case
I at least hope he got his act cleaned up and happy that he stuck somewhere if he has
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Sll indications point to yes
Hlas had a profile on him earlier this year where his coach said he had some serious adjustment issues at Iowa (how else do you end up in City Boyz, Inc.?) but that the arrest was a wake up call and he’s doing great now. Mature, team leader, all that shit.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
Off-field crap.
He got in trouble for something – prescription pills or pot, I forget which – during the time when Iowas looking like Da U and heads had to roll.
Was he a City Boyz, Inc member?
I forget.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
He was the one with the Dale Jr. jacket in the photos
which seems even more comical today.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
If you count the Houston game today...
Cleveland had 14 TDs and 1100+ receiving yards this year on 101 receptions. I know Houston is a “chuck-it” school, but those are still impressive numbers. And I think he still has a year left at Houston (as does Keenum), if they don’t go to the NFL.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 5, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of "my eyes!"
Anybody see Jay Crawford’s shirt?!?!
Or his hair.
And, weird question, but I used to work with a guy with last name warmbier in IC at Old Navy… Same guy?
'They are who we thought they were!'
I would totally cockpunch the Demon Deacon mascot.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Close
That was my brother Scott. Wow. Weird.
Ha ha
That is weird. Whatever happened to him? Only worked with him for 6 months or so, think he moved back home or something…?
'They are who we thought they were!'
BHGP: Reuniting former Old Navy employees with their coworkers' siblings since 2007!
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
I knew I came here for a reason.
And it wasn’t witty banter and humor. Am I right?!
'They are who we thought they were!'
As if we needed another reason why SEC > ACC...
The girls in the SEC can throw far more accurate passes (or, um, balls through a hole in a giant Dr. Pepper can) than ACC dudes.
to be fair
her technique was terrible. she looked like she was shotputting
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
I totally would have picked any of those off during a real game though
Right before tripping over thin air, fumbling, and breaking my collarbone
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
Texas is not the state for an exhibition like this, ladies.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Except she had a horrible defect on her face
shaped in a red “N”
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
I'm on Carley WHAT
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
Josh Nesbitt is a man he's 40
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
Don't you people ...
have homes?
Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.
by Blackheartnopants on Dec 5, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
Question about Cap One Bowl
Are they really, as they claim, going to announce their selection 2 hours before the BCS selection show? Is that possible? Cause that’s what they’re claiming. Which would totally undermine the BCS selection of Iowa/PSU
'They are who we thought they were!'
By then the BCS should have its picks selected.
But they don’t do the show until after NFL football.
Maybe
Morehouse speculated that they would announce it as “Iowa/PSU” and leave it open, but that would also imply that someone got a BCS bid.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
Huskers got mega screwed on that spot I think.
Not as if another set of downs would have mattered to them.
Proof that announcers are retarded
10 seconds left in first half of Div II semi between Northwest Missouri and Cal (Pa.). Cal kneels on third down, Northwest calls their last time out. Announcers spend 30 seconds saying why that is stupid because NEITHER OF THEM KNEW what down it was. Bearcats block the punt and take it in with no time left.
Nooooo!
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry, dude
figured i was the only bearcat on here and that there were no vulcans in the house. seriously, wtf is a vulcan?
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
I find it hard to believe
that a school would name themselves for a Star Trek character
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
supposedly
there’s also some sort of volcano or mythological being or something named Vulcan. I’d have to wiki it.
Fair enough
thank you for having far more ambition than I do to answer my question
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Spiller strikes again
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the ACC game is far better to watch.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
I think Mack Brown is happy with 7 pts.
Because he knows Nebraska’s offense isn’t going to score shit unless Texas sets them up.
I'll say this for announcers
I generally like Musberger and Herbsriet, but I’ve enjoyed these games far more since I muted them and turned on Monsters of Folk
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
SHIT
Mark Schlabach from tWWL is now saying BSU – TCU in Fiesta and Iowa – ACC Champ in Orange
'They are who we thought they were!'
Ratings
I think ratings for TCU-Boise would be through the roof. You couldn’t tear me away from that game. That might be enough to overcome the fact that TCU doesn’t even sell out its home games.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
Big mistake if you ask me
I see both of those teams underselling tickets….but hey, Iowa v. Clemson works for me.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Yeah, I think TCU needs Clemson to win
to get pushed to the Fiesta.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
I think a TCU-Boise matchup...
would be disappointingly unimpressive. I think TCU’s defense is good enough to stymie Boise’s offense (and by stymie, I mean limit to 21 to 28 points). I’m not sure if TCU will keep scoring as much as they have after the layoff, so maybe they get 28 to 35 points instead of their standard 40.
Yeah, it would still be a “good” game. But don’t expect a Boise barn-burner like against Oklahoma. And I’m not sure if there would be a giant following, what with 3 other undefeated teams still out there going into the bowls. Also, when Boise met TCU in last year’s bowl (Poinsettia?) it was a 17-16 TCU win (only 2 turnovers for each team, although TCU had 470 total yards compared to Boise’s 250) . Not exactly a shootout.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 5, 2009 11:27 PM CST up reply actions
Ratings maybe...
Would worry about ticket sales (especially since i bought an RV parking pass for the Fiesta Bowl yesterday), and personally would like to see non-AQ teams play the Big Six conferences, not each other…
'They are who we thought they were!'
I think your pass will be needed
Iowa has sold 17, 500 tickets already. the Fiesta peeps know that. They want the guaranteed cash.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
God I hope so
Everyone’s invited to my tailgate at the Fiesta if Iowa makes it here… =)
'They are who we thought they were!'
Forcier's better at pooch punting
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm
Will Baby Jesus Forcier save us now that Big Jesus Tebow is going to clear the moneylenders out of the temple go to the NFL?
I think the crying
cost him the first round today.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Really? He cried? After winning two titles?
/didn’t watch
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
Sobbed actually...before the final gun no less.
but he is a metrosexual.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Please dear God let this be on youtube
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjh2Kimnrjo
video sucks due to sec rule on rights.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Thank you!
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
Whole new level of bitchmade there
Glorious
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Dec 6, 2009 9:06 AM CST up reply actions
I think it depends on their success of course but....
how insufferable would that be if they laud him like they did with Tebow? I would have to stop watching ESPN.
Clemson ARMPUNT to win!
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
Why is Nebraska so stubborn
Run the triple option with Suh. Ala Adrian Clayborn
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
Tell me you wouldn't enjoy watching this
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
God, that was bullshit
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
Texas would be ahead 3 scores if not for Suh. Absolute animal.
Terrance Cody is overrated
So I’m happy to announce I’ve found a tackle better than Odrick
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, Suh is the truth.
What an unstoppable force.
It’s a shame that defense is married to such a godforsaken offense. (Well, it would be if it wasn’t Nebraska, at least.)
You've no idea how much I dream of having an all star defensive line with Odrick, Suh, Clayborn, and Graham
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
If you're into cryptic tweets.
This is from PSU’s football marketing wizard:
http://twitter.com/guidogopsf/status/6341684065
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions
We're Penn State, what do you expect?
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, he's on this season of MTV's "Jersey Shore".
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
Morehouse brings the snark.
marcmorehouse
Who wouldn’t want to see the WAC champ vs. the Mountain West champ?
That’s no way to make our Boise friends happy, Marc.
Not over Iowa making the Fiesta obviously
but hypothetically.
I would want to see...
TCU and Boise each play BCS teams and beat them or be very competitive (obviously, I would want Iowa to beat whoever we play).
Maybe like this:
National Title game: Bama v. Texas, reluctantly I will root for McCoy to win and Mack Brown to get smothered by Bevo.
Rose Bowl: Ohio St v. Oregon, sorry Big Ten fans, I have to root for Oregon to win a 6-3 stinker.
Sugar Bowl: Florida v. TCU, go Frogs.
Orange Bowl: Cincy v. G Tech, I don’t have much against Cincy, and Gilyard is awesome, but I like Paul Johnson, so maybe I root for Tech.
Fiesta Bowl: Iowa beats Boise in a close, high-scoring thriller, but Clayborn, Spievey and Sash each get some big plays.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 5, 2009 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
HAPPY HAPPY FUN TIME BEGINS
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
Fucking fucking SBN fuck fuck
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
That fight was pretty crappy.
Houston Alexander ran around and occasionally kicked at Kimbo’s bad knee. Kimbo would sometimes pin Alexander to the mat, but Alexander would escape. Then, both would throw wild punches and nobody would get hurt.
At one point, I told my cousin “Somebody call Seth Petruzelli and have him teach these guys to fight.”
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 5, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry to bring this up
What the hell happens if Neb. wins this game.
Texas to where
Neb to fiesta.
TCU to championship
then what?
(Annoyed Grumble)
28-17, Cal just scored
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Not good
Texas to Orange
Nebraska to Fiesta to play Boise
No more slots for a second BXI team
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
You think they'll take Boise over Penn State/Iowa
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
question mark
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think they'll have a choice
The uprising if Boise is passed over for a 2-loss team from the Big Ten might be enough to topple the apple cart. Seriously. In a year where the BCS is hiring Ari Fleischer to repair its public image, they’ll do everything in their power to prevent a traveshamockery. It’s a self-preservation move.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
But its also business.
And they need to make money in a down economy. I’m just not sold on Boise getting in yet. What were they ranked last year when they were undefeated and skipped over?
Say what you will about Boise (and we'll say plenty if it falls that way)
but they traveled well last time they were in Glendale.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
You really think we wouldn't see UNL v. Iowa/PSU instead?
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
I'm hoping against all hope for it
but I don’t think so.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Hawkeye State on Dec 5, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
Wherever we go...
It will mean that I will get a new Iowa T-shirt for Christmas that I refuse to wear until after the first week in January… and maybe never (2002 Orange, 2006 Alamo T-shirts that still have tags on them in my closet)
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Texas to Orange
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Hmmm...
Texas to Orange vs. GTech
Neb. to Fiesta v. TCU
Cincy/Bama in the MNC
Tebow v. Iowa in the Sugar
OSU v. Oregon in the Rose
Um no
Fiesta will not take TCU
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
TCU is
undefeated and higher in the BCS standings than Boise.
TCU has no fanbase
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, but TCU has to get picked since they'll be the highest-ranked non-BCS team.
Someone’s gonna get stuck with them.
Someone’s gonna get stuck with Cincy, too.
Shitty year for the BCS.
TCU
will be in NC game then if Texas is out
I think Cincy would jump them
By virtue of being a “Big 6” team
Teams that give up 40+ to a Wannstache-led squad are disqualified
Seriously, it’s in the BCS bylaws.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
They don't trust their QB
To be honest, I wouldn’t either.
They should send the FG unit out on 3rd down
just in case there is a problem with the snap or hold.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
This is now interestinger.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions
I'm not sure what to think
Texas would get dominated by Bama, but this doesn’t help BCS hopes
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
God, Nebraska is pathetic
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Really? Isn't the answer obvious?
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry to bring this up, PSU friends
But this Texas-Nebraska game feels like the Penn St-Iowa game.
Yeah I thought this too.
Should be interesting to see how soon nebraska moves into 4 down territory.
No it doesn't
Iowa actually moved the ball on offense at times.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
And Stanzi looked somewhat competent
And Iowa actually had drives
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously
He is an awful blocking fullback.
This is so stupid
Triple option with Suh. Come on
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
Yep
Looks like more goalposts in Colden Pond. 42-17
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
NWMSU win?
These people are nearly as excited as Shada.
(Yes, this is a joke about “On Golden Pond” because Shada said something about Colden Pond.)
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 5, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
I flipped over for that one play
and it was more exciting than the entire UT-Nebraska game so far.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Please yes
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Spiller should share the Heisman with Suh
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
No.
Spiller had 900 yards and 7 TDs coming into today.
No soup for you! (by soup, I mean Heisman).
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 5, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
How foolish of me
Gerhart and Suh
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:50 PM CST up reply actions
what you fail to mention is
his 440 yds and 4 td’s receiving and 900 yds and 5 td’s returning as well as a passing td. gives the kid 2200 yds and 20 tds
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:53 PM CST up reply actions
Still not as awesome as White Guy
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions
I know
Gerhart is who i want. Be a big middle finger to MSM to have a white RB win it. Plus he reminds me of a certain RB that played for iowa and donned #23
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
Marcus Schnoor?
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
Ronnie Harmon?
Wait, no.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
Agree to disagree
I say he didn’t get it.
Are you talking about Matt Hartlieb?
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
I really liked Schnoor, too.
Too bad he was always stuck behind more athletic guys.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
Hell of a special teamer though
he contributed the most with the least amount of praise. He was a hawkeye. woulda been a great 1-AA or DII halfback but he knew where his heart was. one of my favorite hawkeyes as far as loyalty goes
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
He is also the most likely to bomb in the NFL
That is a big consideration for Heisman voters.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 6, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions
Not if they use him as a fullback
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:23 AM CST up reply actions
Good Lord, watch Nebraska take the lead with a safety.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 10:05 PM CST reply actions
At least the roof hasn't fallen on anyone
Yet.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
That shit was so overblown
Even fucking Lechler didn’t hit the screen, I’m pretty sure the dude who did it in preseason just kicked it straight up in the air so he could he could get on sportscenter
No
He did it on purpose to piss off Jerry Jones, who was standing right there watching him
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Fuck the B12.
This ACC game is 10000x more entertaining.
The B12 game has nothing aside from Suh’s awesomeness.
Could be.
I like defense, too, but this game has been excruciating for long stretches. Lots of dropped passes and offenses failing to make any adjustments.
It’s been better lately, though, I will admit.
Worse part of the B12 game was the mind-blowing number of mental mistakes.
Penalties, dropped balls, kicks that go out of bounds, poor clock management, etc.. That game was as painful as they come.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 11:20 PM CST up reply actions
Actual comment from announcer on NWMSU/Cal (Pa.) game
“I like this Soy (Jake Soy, So. WR from NW). He has sauce.” I want to shoot him.
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions
Wouldn't murder almost be understood
after some comment like that?
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
Nebraska football
Who needs a passing D when you have SUHHHHHHH?
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
Suh is a man he's 40
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
Heisman, bitches
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Again, no.
Suh is a great player, but his stats aren’t great. Yes, I’m sure he is getting double and triple-teamed, but he has one pick and 7 sacks going into tonight. He does have 70 tackles, which is awesome.
I say it will be Gerhart/Ingraham/McCoy. I’m rooting for Gerhart (yes, I’m white and so is he. Maybe I am a bit racist).
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 5, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
Tyler Sash for Heisman!
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
I'm fine with that.
But Sash has to wear a T-shirt to the Downtown Athletic Club with this logo on it:
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not saying he'll actually win it
I’m saying he should. Stats are an awful way to judge a DT. He totally dominates every team he plays, and often draws double and triple teams that have allowed Crick to also have a really good year. He just completely destroyed a good Texas offense (and got his sack total up to 10.5, and his tackle numbers over 80. He also has an insane number of pass breakups for a DT. So, his stats are pretty good too).
Ingram actually will win it after today, but Suh is definitely the best player in the country, and I don’t think there’s anyone else who’s even all that close.
You don't think Gerhart is close?
Does Stanford even win 3 games without him?
Also, today, I would say Marty Gilyard is a damn good player. I haven’t looked at his stats, but he is the man.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions
It's not "most valuable" it's "most outstanding"
So I kinda don’t care how many Stanford would win without him. Although, for the record, they have a pretty good passing game too. Luck is a good QB.
Anyway, no, I don’t think Gerhart is close. I don’t think he’s even better than Ingram.
Husker D
needs to get off the field on 3rd and long
I remember when Nebraska had a passing D
Like, ’95?
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
you generally don't throw the ball
when you are on d
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
Really?
I haven’t gotten that impression all year
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
They get a lot of help from the pass rush, but yeah
Other than that last drive, McCoy hasn’t done shit against them in this game. They also slowed Texas Tech down pretty well.
Danny Wuerffel...
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Clemson just took the lead
I know BXII might mean more to us right now, but (if you put unfounded trust in Dennis Dodd’s sources) you’re missing a better game between our two potential Orange Bowl opponents
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
I smell chaos coming
and it smells like a hog lot in summer
its over
Defense and NWMSU offense won’t give up that big of a lead
by nwyms Trebek! on Dec 5, 2009 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
Get our third shot at Grand Valley
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
I love the smell
of people gamely trying to defend the indefensible.
by Brock Sampson on Dec 5, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
me thinks..
they’re going to leave too much time on the clock
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:17 PM CST reply actions
Suh by himself vs. Bama for national title
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
Also I would like Adrian Clayborn to note....
what happens when you stick around for your senior season. You get BANK
or you blow out your knee
and lose bank
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
Not if you get that shit
insured by Lords of London first (a la Willis McGahee
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
or whatever the fuck
that high dollar insurance company is
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
Lloyd's of London.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
I'd prefer...
a Suh vs. Saban steel cage death match. Saban can have a chain, but Suh gets a machete.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
Suh's "machete" is a severed limb
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
Yep, one of Slick Nick Saban's
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
I really hate rooting for Texas
especially when it means a Big 12 team getting into the title game. If we somehow knew Iowa would still get the Orange Bowl, I’d be fine with a Neb win and TCU/Bama, but not Cincy/Bama
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:18 PM CST reply actions
I felt the same way.
I wanted to root for Nebraska tonight, especially after I saw the efforts they were making and the lack of effort Texas appeared to be making. However, I hate Nebraska before Solich, and Iowa needing them to win was the deciding factor.
It certainly doesn’t bother me that Texas only won by one point and looked like crap.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:13 AM CST up reply actions
as far as TCU / BSU
sure it’d be a good game. but we already saw that in the Poinsettia last year. would some of you really want to see a rematch? not I
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:20 PM CST reply actions
waaaaaaaaayyyy too much time
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
It's over
Texas wins
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
Can we see Colt and Tim cry on the same night,
talk about winning the game
and then losing it. fg kicker
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
kick off fail...
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM CST reply actions
YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM CST reply actions
horsecollar
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions
fuck
i really hate seeing Texas and McCoy do this. Iowa BETTER get into the Fiesta now
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions
Well, THIS should be fun.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Dec 5, 2009 10:26 PM CST reply actions
Nebraska taking out Fiesta ticket
really does suck
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions
clock management fail!
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions
that kicker looks nervous lol
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions
poop will trickle down the kickers leg
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
indeed
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
Iowa goes to Fiesta!
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions
JINX
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
JINX
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
I really hope so
SEC / Big 12 matchup… vomit
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
I think the way the contenders played
Bama was going to kill anyone
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
Time to be contrarian
- has won six of the last seven, and most of those were expected to be blowouts the other way. I’m taking the Horns.
Formatting FAIL
The beginning of that was supposed to be “#2”.
I don't see it
I think Alabama will dominate Texas up front and run the ball down their throats.
I believe it will be last season, but possibly worse.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
I think Muschamp will have to earn his salary for Texas to have a shot in the MNC.
They’ve had a good D all year, but they’ll have to really step up and slow down Ingram.
The Texas offense better go back to the drawing board, too. They got worked tonight and while Bama doesn’t have a freak of nature like Suh, they’re probably an even better all-around D.
Muschamp has earned his salary
Up to the A&M game, where he decided to piss it all away. Granted, tonight was a case study in two offenses making like retarded monkeys fucking a football, but Texas’ D was nowhere to be seen when it mattered most.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
your only friend is CHAOS
your only enemy is the status quo. UCB FTW!
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
DocSat is right
Is Texas guaranteed a spot? That was not impressive in any way, shape, or form.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
don't matter
the human voters will have them #2, and the computers don’t look at margin of victory
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
I really hope that TCU starts campaigning for playing in the national championship.
Texas has proved that they can’t play on that stage over the past two games. And their oklahoma game was utterly unimpressive. What does that leave them for wins?
agreed
TCU > Texas (or any other challenger at this point)
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
This makes the jNW and Ohio State losses more painfull.
Hate bringing this up but Imagine if we were still undefeated. Oh, to dream.
KF versus Mack in a politicking battle is, sadly, not a fair fight.
I love the good captain, but kissing ass and pimping himself/his team is definitely not his strong suit.
Mack, on the other hand, is a politician through and through.
politician or smarmy snake oil medicine man?
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
I have my doubts KF could even out-sweet talk
Gary Patterson or Brian Kelly.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
That's just because
there has never been an argument that Mack hasn’t argued both sides of. I actually like Texas, but that man is an absolute piece of shit.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Just like Ohio State proved it a half dozen times in 2002?
And just like Alabama did in needing two blocked FGs to beat Tennessee?
Agreed on strength of schedule to an extent, but does anyone have any good wins? I’d say OkSt or Nebraska stacks up favorably with Cincy’s best wins (Pitt, WVU) or TCU’s (Clemson, BYU).
anyone else hate Mack Brown?
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions
yes
the best come from behind team in the country? really? how many games have they been behind in the mighty Big 12?
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Dip stick was looking at play clock
Gerheart for HT
Is that confirmed?
I heard Musberger speculating on that but switched over to ACC game. Did McCoy or Brown confirm that in the postgame?
The thing I hated the most about Iowa losing their perfect season
was that I wanted so badly to see Adrian Clayborn get his hands on that Bible thumping pussy
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Imagine
Watching that game if the Hawks didn’t lose to jNW and OSU. Even a perfect run in the B11 wouldn’t have been enough to put us in the MNC
by Nomo Stanziballs on Dec 5, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions
OH I beg to differ
that game would have got Iowa the NC
by nwyms Trebek! on Dec 5, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with Nomo
The two losses had almost no impact on our season.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
True
was only thinking in terms of MNC or bust
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
Right
I was thinking MNC implications only.
by Nomo Stanziballs on Dec 5, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Unless we don't get picked for a BCS game, that is.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
What a friggin suckfest
If we get hosed on the Fiesta. Just because their coach is 450 years old and still walks is no reason to give PSU the bid.
by Nomo Stanziballs on Dec 5, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions
watching clips of Teblow "rally his troops"...
reminds me of something either Angrerer or Edds said this season, basically to the effect of if you need a raa raa speach to get yourself motivated for this game you’re doing it wrong
Keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either, Dude.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Dec 5, 2009 10:43 PM CST reply actions
Trebek
Council for NW has 20 carries for 207 yards and a touchdown. 56-31 9 min left
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions
Wow, just a horse
NWMSU has had some backs the last few years
by nwyms Trebek! on Dec 5, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Is this a little bit different football than when you went to school there?
I was fortunate enough to be there for the first national championship in 1998.
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
I heard they were awful before Coach T got there
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah and they sucked when I was there
I actually had the former baseball coach as a health teacher when I was there
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
GT(10) 39 CLEM 34 Final
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Dec 5, 2009 10:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions
CJ Spiller for Heisman
No question about it. The kid’s a freak.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
4 TD's for Spiller.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Dec 5, 2009 10:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
You know, his daddy left home when he was three
(words words words) Life ain’t easy for a boy named Suh
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
How the fuck is Texas "the best come-from-behind team in the country?"
Iowa came from behind to win like 4x as much as Texas, I’m pretty sure.
You’re full of shit, Mack.
Yeah
That made me laugh and wonder if Mack had been drinking.
by Nomo Stanziballs on Dec 5, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
yes
the best come from behind team in the country? really? how many games have they been behind in the mighty Big 12?
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Wake me when you win without VY, Mack
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
Just invite Gerhart, Spiller, Ingram, and Suh to NYC, put them in a cage, and give the last man standing the Heisman.
Seems fairest.
The announcer on the game I am watching
said roughly the same thing about the Harlon Hill Trophy (D2 heisman)
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
the first 3
would gang on Suh first
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Dec 5, 2009 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
Gerhart is the only one with even a slight chance
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:54 PM CST up reply actions
Can we put LeGarret Blount in there just for fun?
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
sure
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Because he
has been trained in the Hart dungeon. might be tough to put suh in the sharpshooter though
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Isn't Suh more of a
baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire and set on fire kind of guy?
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
I could see him
putting people through tables
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
Then When They Hand The Trophy To Gerhart
He takes off his mask and it is Shonn Greene.
by Michael Scott on Dec 5, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
TEXAS
isn’t even the best come from behind team in Texas, let alone the country.
by Nomo Stanziballs on Dec 5, 2009 10:51 PM CST reply actions
Well I am done for the night
going to watch Wis destroy Hawaii then go to bed and dream of going to the Fiesta where Iowa will win and all will be right in the world.
Go 'Cats!
Hopefully we will take care of GVSU this time
by shada's revenge on Dec 5, 2009 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
Watching the Wisky game
is Agriculture Journalism really a major there? They get that specialized? Damn…
Could have been Agriculture Photo Journalism. Great career move that would be.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
just in the midwest.
those guys love the iowa corn when the crew is in I.C. of course that’s all there is
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:22 PM CST up reply actions
So
Title: Bama-Texas
Rose: Ohio State-Oregon
Orange: Georgia-Tech vs (3th pick)
Sugar: (1st pick A.K.A. Florida) vs (5th pick)
Fiesta: (2nd pick) vs (4th pick)
Fill in the blanks with Cincy, TCU, Boise and Iowa
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
can't get in without jumping Iowa
I really doubt that happens
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 5, 2009 11:22 PM CST up reply actions
JINX
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
Cincy to Orange
Boise to Sugar
Iowa v. TCU in Fiesta
I want to say Boise/TCU in Fiesta so BCS could say “Look, we’re letting the mid-majors play!”, but someone pointed out it would be a re-match, and someone else pointed out TCU doesn’t sell tix, so that means more tix for Iowans.
yeah
you would think that would be a revenue disaster. (TCU-Boise).
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
But...
Tostitos could sell enough chips ‘n’ salsa to make up for it?
Fuck Texas!
Not without some Big 10 Rotel.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 11:31 PM CST up reply actions
No
This game would cause Tostitos to downsize. Corn and Tomato crops would perish and thousands would be deported. oh the humanity
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:32 PM CST up reply actions
my guess is TCU
jumps both Cincy and Boise. Hell. TCU may even jump all 3 which would be disasterous
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
didn't get the memo?
shake n bake is lou holtz. yes, the orange bowl gets the Thirth at large spot
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
oops
had the order screwed up and forgot to fix the all the endings after moving the numbers
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 5, 2009 11:49 PM CST up reply actions
Will The BCS Try To Make An Example
of the mid-majors and put TCU or Boise State in the Sugar against Florida.
If so, will it blow up in their face?
by Michael Scott on Dec 5, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
It could.
Except Florida will probably have Dunlap back, and they will probably be focused. So maybe not.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
Wisconsin TD
21-0
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
It's a Celebration Bitches
Let’s all find a bar near our current spots and go nuts. I need it after going through the full drinking game, and Texas barely pulling out
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Dec 5, 2009 11:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions
You wanna know my theory?
BSU and TCU should play each other in a playoff. I do not think two mid majors deserve at large spots. let the winner of that game fill the 4th remaining at large. But then again, who would fill up the 3rd? Because Penn St and iowa can’t get in and anyone on the proverbial bubble got beat today. shit this is stupid
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 5, 2009 11:39 PM CST reply actions
We are a bit removed from the pre-BCS bowl tie-ins, not sure who would go where.
by Pubes in Pink Urinals on Dec 5, 2009 11:43 PM CST reply actions
If this were pre-BCS
Then neither Boise nor TCU would even smell a BCS bowl. As flawed as the system is, and as much as the little guys tend to get shut out, the simple truth is that teams like BSU/TCU/UTAH have absolutely NOTHING to bitch about, as before they had no chance of being in a major bowl. Besides, BYU managed to win a title without being in a major bowl.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I didn't think Wisconsin QBs were allowed to be as good as Tolzien
Way to stand in the pocket.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
Except for that play
Ha.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions
Jim Sorgi holds the school record for QB effieicency
so that’s as good as Wisconsin QBs are allowed to be. Professional clipboard holders.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 5, 2009 11:57 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:57 PM CST up reply actions
lol from his wiki
Jim Sorgi was drafted in the sixth round in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Since then, Sorgi has proved to be an adequate back-up
What praise
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 6, 2009 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
Best job in sports
How are you doing, Peyton? Can I get you some Gatorade? You know I saw some things maybe you want a little advis…no? Well, okay then, I’ll just be standing over there, collecting my paycheck and trying to look busy.
favorite story was before the Superbowl against the Bears Peyton went through the tape of all 18 of their previous regular season/playoff games
and assigned Sorgi to watch the preseason games and report back to him on anything interesting they showed.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 6, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
Up until last year's QB disaster, they basically just had minor variations of the same dude over and over
Just an endless parade of tall, mediocre, and slow white dudes. I’m still convinced that Stocco and Sorgi are the exact same guy and they just gave him a new jersey. You can’t fool me, Wisconsin.
Mike Samuels was awesome
They actually ran the option with him
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
Yup
They ran it against Michigan in ’98 and it ended with two fumbles when Ron Dayne went the wrong way.
On purpose
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
Texas Tech does the same thing
Why did you think none of them ever do anything in the NFL? They’re not actually there.
hmm wait a second
Sorgi has been out of practice and the games for the last few weeks with “an injury”
anyone have a pic of “Tolizen” without a helmet?
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 6, 2009 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
That said
how many of our QBs are playing in the NFL right now? Or the past 20 years? Say what you will, Sorgi has the world’s greatest job: high six-figure salary, no work, get occasional Super Bowl ring. We should all be so lucky. And even Jesse Palmer isn’t, think he was cut from the Giants before they won the Super Bowl.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Sad news from WWE
http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ys-wrestlerdeath120509&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Is there a rule that says all pro wrestlers have to be junkies. This is pretty ridiculous.
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:09 AM CST reply actions
I don't want Iowa to go to the Fiesta Bowl
Yeah, I know, I suck. But I am a first year special ed teacher and we come back from winter break on the 5th. The Fiesta bowl is on the 4th. I do not want to deal with 7 students with autism coming back from 2 weeks of break while I have a hangover and sleep deprivation
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:17 AM CST reply actions
I have a similar feeling...
about the Orange Bowl. I went there in 2002. However, now I am also a special ed teacher, and I don’t think I can get the time off to go.
If they make the Fiesta, I might be able to get 2 personal days to go.
If they make the CapOne, I will probably go, but I’m not sure I’ll be real happy about it.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:25 AM CST up reply actions
It's all about you isn't it?
Why can’t you think of the children? WHY?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I stopped thinking of the children...
when I went to the Sugar Bowl at the end of the 2000 season (Miami vs Florida). At halftime, they had some 6 year old kid singing in cajun or creole or French or whatever traditional language they speak in Louisiana.
Also, wasn’t Ashlee Simpson singing at halftime of the Orange Bowl when Iowa played?
If I have to listen to that from two children, then I can think about myself first from here on out.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Traditional language of Louisiana
is gibberish. They’ll try and convince it’s a dialect of French, but don’t believe the inbred swamp-runners, it’s pure old-fashioned, bayou gibberish. It’s the net result when you mix Canadian French, English, Spanish and a literacy rate of 2%.
And no, the Ashlee Simpson thing was the year after Iowa’s appearance in the Orange Bowl, thankfully.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
ESPN's BCS man sez
Hawks to Orange Bowl.
On one hand: Yay, Florida!
On another hand: Miami…
So…
Either way you get a bunch of Latinos and mexican food! :D
Fuck Texas!
Just wanna say
Thrilling day in CFB world. One of the best football weekends but it’s funny how the most hyped game of the season was a blowout and the sure fire blow outs were tremendous games. Great day. Be on pins and needles tomorrow. Live Selection blog by chance OPS?
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:21 AM CST reply actions
Also
I want to give props to estranged Hawkeye James Cleveland. good job kid.
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions
Agree with your third sentence
And considering that Alabama is 2008 Florida and Texas is 2008 Oklahoma, I look forward to another stellar matchup.
I hope Bama dominates. If Bama is preseason number 1 next year, it would take some of the sting out of getting crushed by them.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 6, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions
Of course
We’ve also got a concurrent Iowa-ISU at Hilton that evening. We’ll likely just combine the two events.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Sweet
a double distraction for a term paper. gotta love the internet.
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:28 AM CST up reply actions
It's going to be an exciting day in Hawkeye land tomorrow.
Iowa-ISU is going to be fantastic. And, Gable willing, Iowa will have all but wrapped up the dual by the time the BCS selection show starts.
by The Mexican't on Dec 6, 2009 12:29 AM CST up reply actions
He might do that if we DO get the Fiesta.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
Bama...
looked real good today, but is anybody outside of that state really sold on them? Have they played 2 good games in a row since mid-September? I know Texas looked like crap tonight, but if they ever get their act together, they can definitely give Bama a game.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
UNRELATED (TUFfinale SPOILERS)
I can’t believe two one-shot KO artists like Kimbo Slice and Houston Alexander fought to a fucking decision. Dogs were truly sleeping with cats tonight.
And Jon “Bones” Jones totally fucked up Matt Hamill’s shit.
Dammit
I just started watching the replay. Actually I saw the end of both of those fights earlier. Did you see the Kimbo fight? I didn’t except for the last two minutes when Alexander dropped him with a leg kick, but the announcers said he really improved his ground game.
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:35 AM CST up reply actions
There have been some awesome takedowns and slams
in the bout I am watching now. Veech and Edgar
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:38 AM CST up reply actions
Alexander...
was able to escape Kimbo whenever Kimbo took him down. It was crappy for two alleged punchers. A few punches actually hit the spots toward the end, but obviously nobody got knocked out.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
But Alexander looker ROCKED throughout the match...
…one punch away from KO-ville the whole time.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Dec 6, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry, I tried to throw in a spoiler warning.
I DVR’d the whole show and sped through it after the football games (which is great, since I could skip through the 1,754, 897 commercials for AVATAR and Burger King). The Kimbo fight was weird as hell — barely any action in the 1st round and sporadic action in the subsequent rounds. He did look like an improved fighter — not totally lost on the ground and got in some nice slams. That said, Houston Alexander ain’t exactly a ground wizard or anything.
Bones was hosed.
The 12-6 elbow rule is ludicrous. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the card. I just don’t know how excited I am about Lidell-Ortiz 3.
by The Mexican't on Dec 6, 2009 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
Fuck, they're fighting again?
I turned it off after Roy Nelson started rubbing his belly.
I also apparently missed the DQ on Jones since I started FF’ing after it looked like he won. That is pretty shitty. Either way, dude is an awesome talent. And he’s so damn young (22!) that he’s gonna be a force in MMA for awhile, health permitting.
They said Jones and Hammel were college wrestlers...
do you know where they wrestled at, Ross (or anybody else)?
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:52 AM CST up reply actions
Bones went to Iowa Central, actually.
He was actually going to go into college wrestling (at ISU, I think), but his GF got pregnant and he decided to go into MMA to make some cash.
Hammill was a DIII stud at Rochester Inst. of Technology. So neither guy was a big-time D-I star.
According to Fight! Magazine,
Bones got an offer from the Hawkeyes, but as you said, ended up at Iowa Central. And, I believe, Hammill is a two time world champion wrestler. They may not be D-I stars, but they’re phenomenally talented grapplers.
by The Mexican't on Dec 6, 2009 1:04 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks for the clarification/
Jones would have been a lot of fun to watch in black and gold.
And, yeah, Hammill and Jones are both very good wrestles.
They were announced as the coaches of TUF 11 just before the Nelson-Schaub fight
The fight’s not written in stone, but it’s generally assumed that the coaches will fight at season’s end. Hell, Rampage even decided to come out of his “retirement” to fight Rashad. Rumor is that the fight will happen in March. I can’t wait.
by The Mexican't on Dec 6, 2009 1:06 AM CST up reply actions
Who are the coaches for TUF 11?
Ortiz and Liddell?
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 1:09 AM CST up reply actions
Yes.
Middleweights. This is likely to be the best coached season, so far. Should be much better than the shit show that took place while the heavies were in the house.
by The Mexican't on Dec 6, 2009 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
Sheeeit...
Rampage was always gonna be back. There’s too much money in a fight with Rashad for him to leave that on the table. He’s a funny, entertaining guy, but I can’t see him becoming a Hollywood star.
it is kinda funny
that someone who has strong faith like tim tebow gets all the way to the SEC undefeated and surely thinks God is on his side gets snookered like they did. Proves that God is a Hawkeye fan and was in Arlington tonight.
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:37 AM CST up reply actions
If God makes Tebow win
Does God also make Tebow lose? You never hear him say that. BTW the whole Bible verse on the eye-black strips is almost as infuriating as people writing their area codes on them al a Reggie Bush.
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:40 AM CST up reply actions
at least
the guy admits that he let his team down and didnt Peyton Manning the shit out of this loss
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:43 AM CST up reply actions
That is full of win
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Dec 6, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions
Here's what I am thinking will happen tomorrow
Sugar with 1st pick (replacement) takes Florida
Fiesta with 2nd pick (replacement) takes TCU
Orange with 3rd pick (at-large) takes Iowa
Fiesta with 4th pick (at-large) takes Cinncy
Sugar with 5th pick (at-large) takes Boise St.
Fiesta gets #3 and #4 teams and they are more legit than Boise—besides Boise played TCY last year and no one came. Boise Florida is intriguing until they get destroyed by halftime. Iowa plays Ga. Tech in a who cares game, which of course I care about. Ga Tech may not sell a lot of tics so they will jump at Iowa. Penn State cannot save the ratings for that game.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
I would
absolutely love Ga Tech. I think The Claymore would have 185 tackles…for loss. Wouldn’t mind TCU either. that game could go 6-3
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
I was under the impression that the Big East had a tie-in with the Orange
to play the ACC. Am I wrong?
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
Yes, you're wrong
Big East has no specific tie-in. (Besides, ACC-Big East would be the least interesting BCS game every single year.)
Specifically why I haven't watched the Orange
Since 2002
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:43 AM CST up reply actions
It's wound up that way a couple times lately.
And gave us Louisville-Wake Forest and Cincy-Virginia Tech, aka Exhibits A and B as to why the college football gods hate us.
If Fiesta takes Iowa
then Orange takes TCU, Fiesta takes CInncy, Sugar still gets Boise.
If Fiesta takes TCU, then Orange takes Iowa and Fiesta takes Cinncy, Sugar gets Boise.
I don’t see Boise going any higher than last pick.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
So, Iowa/Cinncy or Iowa Ga. Tech
I don’t see Iowa/Boise anymore.
I read a number of stories of late of the bad economy in Idaho. Double what it was when they went to Fiesta before. And Boise laid an egg last year as an undefeated in the Poinsetta Bowl…sold 10,000 tickets or so.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Wait
So this means that the Boise “fans” have been kicking up shit for no reason? I’m actually a little pissed about that.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Well, going into today
I think everyone was expecting Iowa-Boise. Lots of things changed yesterday. And, after yesterday, I think the TCU-advocates may have a voice. A TCU-Bama championship may be more justifiable than the Texas alternate. Texas is benefitting from being a pre-season top 3 team, and, in my opinion, has not shown enough to warrant being ranked ahead of TCU. This year, it may be fair to say that the MWC is equal to, or better than, the Big XII. Of course, I could be completely full of shit.
by The Mexican't on Dec 6, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
I don't see this
Are Clemson and BYU really more impressive wins than OkSt and Nebraska? They might be comparable, but not a big lead. Factor in the part of TCU’s schedule that was complete ass (the bottom teams of the MWC are ten times worse than the bottom of the Big XII) and I don’t think TCU really has an argument to be ahead.
FWIW, Colley (prior to yesterday) had Texas’s SOS at 54 and TCU’s at 95, with the Big XII ranking 5th among conferences and the MWC 7th. (The Big East actually ranks second, somehow, but Cincy’s SOS was 76. Probably jumps up after playing Pitt, though a little fiddling around on his website indicates that the top 7 in his rankings will likely be Bama, Texas, Cincy, Florida, TCU, Oregon, and Boise – and that’s without adding the GT-Clemson game that will hurt TCU’s SOS.)
Now THAT is some comedic wit ladies and gentlemen
We are truly blessed to have been visited by someone who brings so much to the conversation, both intellectually and comedically.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Sugar takes Florida, yes. But I think the Fiesta takes Iowa first (the unbeatens are almost interchangeable, although honestly Cincy might be the least attractive of the bunch, so if the Fiesta wants Iowa they have to take them first), Orange takes TCU, Fiesta takes Boise, Sugar takes Cincy.
I'm telling you...Boise is going last
no one EVER watches them on TV due to days and times. Cinncy has the Brian Kelly factor…re: ND gig (possible)
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Cincy didn't bring anyone last year
Boise drew a crowd (and TV ratings) for the Fiesta.
but not last year at Qualcomm
against…ta da….TCU. There were 33K there. 40K under capacity. Unemployment in Boise is out of control and they have about 60K to draw from outside of students. Not happening.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Dude,
Do you just pull your cheeks apart and push air? 60k to draw from outside of students? There is roughly 500,000 plus people in the Boise metro area. School is 20,000. And Boise gets very good ratings on TV, which is why they had 7 games televised this year. Your comment on Boise’s unemployment is way off base as well. Micron has had to make cuts and they are one of the largest employers in the city, but overall Boise has done very well through the past year. I mean, do you just make stuff up?
Boi Blue
I think
Cincy has a stronger draw this year. they have gotten an off season and a full year to develop a band wagon. they didn’t fluke their way into a BCS. Yes they won a joke of an automatic but at least they’re undefeated. The 12-0 factor will allow them to sell more tickets. I don’t know how fans packed Nipple Stadium but I do believe the incentive of a big bowl will bring people even though it didn’t last year. Also, who wouldn’t want to leave ohio in the winter
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:53 AM CST up reply actions
head to head Cinncy and Boise
Cinncy is a safer pick this year. Maybe not in general, but this year. more TV and more convincing as an undefeated.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
I think Cincy...
is the hotter team right now, and probably a better team than Boise right now.
However, Cincy did not sell out their first two games this year (against SEMO and Fresno State). And their stadium holds roughly 35k, so I’m not sure they will have a giant following.
I would guess they might go before Boise, but maybe not anyone else.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 1:06 AM CST up reply actions
TCU sold out one game ALL year
and they have a 40K stadium. the bowl peeps are going to get stuck with these teams…so I epxect them to balance them out with Iowa, Florida, etc…not put them in same game.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Does anyone outside this thread believe that Iowa is going to the BCS?
Or is it all biased speculation and dreaming on our part. Yeah, I think it would be a travesty if PSU jumps us, but I didn’t hear anyone on TV talking about us being in the BCS. I have heard people talking about us in the Cap One Bowl.
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:46 AM CST up reply actions
I think we are a lock
until we aren’t…I think Fiesta wants us and I think the news story of tomorrow is how BOise went last in the bowl picks. Cinncy has some cache now that tey are undefeated. The only Bowl they cannot go to is the Orange…that is a death sentence for Miami.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Mark May had us in (which of course doesn't mean shit).
Holtz didn’t. Rece Davis did.
Brad Edwards, ESPN’s BCS guru, had us in as well. He’s actually fairly knowledgeable about this shit, unlike the TV folks.
He had us in the Orange against GaTech
by Brock Sampson on Dec 6, 2009 12:54 AM CST up reply actions
okay...I am not in love with it
but okay…we’d have our hands full. They are a tough match-up. But Ga. showed the way.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
We've got a fast enough defense...
…we might be able to shut down the triple option (or whatever). Do they run up the middle a lot? That might worry me a little, but we could send Spievey in to gobble up runners in the backfield.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Dec 6, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
College Football Final on ESPN
Mark May thinks we will be in the Orange versus Georgia Tech.
Rece Davis thinks we will be in the Fiesta versus Boise.
Lou Holth thinkth we will not be in a BCSth Bowl.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
Lou Holth
probably still thinks notre dame is getting an at large.
by Pain in the Sash on Dec 6, 2009 12:47 AM CST up reply actions
Holtz hates us
and I can tell he is unimpressed with Ferentz.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Which is weird...
because Holtz got his master’s degree at Iowa.
I actually kind of think fondly of Holtz, even if he is a stumbling moron now. I have a friend who thinks Holtz was a dirty sleeze as a coach, and calls him the “Teflon Leprechaun” because he always left programs just before they were caught breaking the rules.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 12:50 AM CST up reply actions
ur friend is correct
he is very self absorbed…but most coaches are.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
I think you have to be
You have to believe that your way of deal with players, fans, and the media is the right way. You have to believe that you know what is best for a team. You can’t be doubtful of yourself or show anyone that you are second guessing yourself or not confident. Grrr… I can’t find the words to say what I mean.
by shada's revenge on Dec 6, 2009 12:53 AM CST up reply actions
i get ya
Ferentz is a freak in that regard. i think he breaks that mold.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Rece Davis...
specifically mentioned the “traveling throng from Iowa.”
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
Interesting...
Texas is 3-0 in BCS games.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
Yeah...they played poorly tonight
but I think they will give Bama a game. This game, for Bama, was the Super Bowl of games…it was just last year they lost to Utah in bowl. and they were not impressivve against Auburn…
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
As much as I hate $aban
He has his team playing ANGRY, and they will want to come out to play in the MNC game.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Yeah.
But they will need to refill their motivational tanks. Everything I’ve heard/read says that they really did focus EVERYTHING they did since last year’s game on winning this year’s game. That level of motivation and determination won’t just replenish overnight, although obviously the crystal football can be a pretty big motivator. And it’s not like they’ll even need to play as well as they did today if Texas looks as shitty as they did tonight.
Some dude named Brad Edwards of ESPN...
just projected Iowa v. GTech in the Orange.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
One last comment:
What a bad day for Buckeye basketballers: Even Turner breaks his back and is out for 8 weeks, and Oden is done for the year with a broken patella.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
Correction
I meant Evan Turner.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 6, 2009 1:32 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, that sucks
As much as I dislike OSU, Turner was on pace to be a serious national player of the year contender and top 5 draft pick. It’s really shitty to see him go down like that, hopefully he can come back 100%
Nice work Wisky
Hawai’i is almost as big an embarrassment on the field tonight as their coach is off it.
Oh
The Schadenfreude that surrounded yesterday. As much as I hate to see how that game ended last night, I am glad that Texas walked away the winner (I would’ve been devastated if we didn’t have a shot at an At-Large berth).
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Dec 6, 2009 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
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