September 29, 2007
Fanblogs Open Thread - Week Five
Here's the college football matchups for week five. See y'all in Tampa tonight for the WVU-USF game, and then perhaps up in Jacksonville for FSU-Bama matchup.
Have at it!
Friday, September 28
8:00 PM ET West Virginia (5) at South Florida (18)
Saturday, September 29
12:00 PM ET North Carolina at Virginia Tech (14)
12:00 PM ET Notre Dame at Purdue (25)
12:00 PM ET Penn State (19) at Illinois
12:00 PM ET Louisiana State (2) at Tulane
12:30 PM ET Mississippi State at South Carolina (21)
1:00 PM ET Mississippi at Georgia (16)
1:00 PM ET Florida Atlantic at Kentucky (15)
1:00 PM ET Massachusetts at Boston College (11)
1:30 PM ET Oklahoma (4) at Colorado
2:05 PM ET Iowa State at Nebraska (22)
3:30 PM ET Clemson (13) at Georgia Tech
3:30 PM ET Maryland at Rutgers (10)
3:30 PM ET Kansas State at Texas (7)
3:30 PM ET Michigan State (23) at Wisconsin (9)
3:30 PM ET California (6) at Oregon (12)
5:00 PM ET Alabama (24) vs Florida State
5:00 PM ET Hawaii (17) at Idaho
8:00 PM ET Auburn at Florida (3)
8:00 PM ET Southern California (1) at Washington
8:00 PM ET Ohio State (8) at Minnesota
10:00 PM ET Arizona State (25) at Stanford
12:00 PM ET Akron at Connecticut
12:00 PM ET Temple at Army
12:00 PM ET Buffalo at Ball State
12:00 PM ET Northern Illinois at Central Michigan
12:00 PM ET Duke at Miami
12:00 PM ET Michigan at Northwestern
12:00 PM ET Indiana at Iowa
12:30 PM ET Baylor at Texas A&M
1:00 PM ET Air Force at Navy
3:00 PM ET Syracuse at Miami (Ohio)
3:00 PM ET Kent State at Ohio
3:00 PM ET Utah State at Utah
3:30 PM ET Louisville at North Carolina State
4:00 PM ET UC - Davis at San Jose State
4:00 PM ET UNLV at Nevada
4:30 PM ET Texas El Paso at Southern Methodist
6:00 PM ET Western Kentucky at Bowling Green
6:00 PM ET UL Lafayette at Central Florida
6:30 PM ET UCLA at Oregon State
7:00 PM ET Pittsburgh at Virginia
7:00 PM ET North Texas at Arkansas
7:00 PM ET Sam Houston State at Oklahoma State
7:00 PM ET Alabama-Birmingham at Tulsa
7:00 PM ET Eastern Michigan at Vanderbilt
7:00 PM ET East Carolina at Houston
7:00 PM ET Florida International at Middle Tennessee St.
7:00 PM ET UL Monroe at Troy
7:00 PM ET Colorado State at Texas Christian
7:00 PM ET Northwestern State at Texas Tech
7:00 PM ET Western Michigan at Toledo
8:00 PM ET Ark. Pine Bluff at New Mexico State
8:30 PM ET Brigham Young at New Mexico
10:00 PM ET Washington State at Arizona
10:00 PM ET Louisiana Tech at Fresno State
10:00 PM ET Cincinnati at San Diego State
Comments:
gatorstud said:
posted on September 28, 2007 11:02 AM — 69.95.111.248 — link — abuse?
i believe the best game of the weekend will be tonights game.....
i believbe that usf will be able to put up points on w. virginia....but the question is.....will usf score enough points to outscore slaten & white......those two work so well together...usf will have their hands full.....but i am calling for the upset....south florida at home.....south florida by 6 pts......
i am also going with wisconsin to beat michigan state...and for cal to beat oregon....no upsets there....
another one to watch will be ohio state at minnesota....i like minnesota at home..but o-state looks prettty good so far....close game.....i'm goin w/ the golden gophers pulling it out w/ a field goal at the end to win....
and of course....purdue by 21......sorry domers....another loss
jmho
go gators.....and hokies.....(and green wave...lol)
Lennie Collins
posted on September 28, 2007 11:39 AM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse?
said:
Hey OU Ron you and everyone on this blog know that I picked Kansas State to upset texas. Now I starting to think like you. It would be GREAT if both teams enter the Cotton Bowl undefeated. If OU wins and I hope they do that would give them a victory over a Top 10 team. OU then would have a quality win. There are plenty of good games but I say Wisconsin has the greater chance to get beaten when Michigan State comes to Madison. Wisconsin has not looked great since their victory over Washington State. California at Oregon is the marquee game of the week. I am shocked that ABC would put USC at Washington on instead. I got my own reason why but it's a conspiracy as some fans on here would call it.
AUTigers03 said:
posted on September 28, 2007 12:06 PM — 74.239.251.222 — link — abuse?
I think that K state will upset Texas. And then hopefully my boys will start to look better as long as S Florida can take care of WV in Morgantown. Two loses don't look as bad if one of them is to a Top 25 team. Now there noting I can say about Miss St that was just a bad game all around
Lennie Collins
posted on September 28, 2007 12:32 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey AUTigers03 I now hope KSU won't. If ut loses to KSU and OU the critics will say OU has beatean no one GOOD. If ut is undefeated plus ranked in the Top 8 and loses to OU then the critics will be quiet for awhile against OU(Big 12).
Lennie Collins
posted on September 28, 2007 12:48 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey Rammer Jammer I am giving no one USC or OU a shoe-in for the National Title. OU still has texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State. Yes that right I said OSU. OSU always play OU tough when they are ranked HIGH. USC still has Oregon, Californa, and Arizona State to play. Florida and Louisiana State don't need any explaination since they play each other. So I ain't giving anyone the keys to the locker room at the Superdome yet!
Zac said:
posted on September 28, 2007 1:14 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
Gatorstud, there were 3 games I feared the most for my Mountaineers. They got past the 1st, at MD, and now face S FL, the 2nd. The 3rd was in Piscataway against Rutgers; that was before Cinci emerged as a viable 4th.
You could well be right. This game could come down to how well the opposing defenses play, how well the opposing offenses execute; it could come down to special teams, something few have considered regarding this game. Likely, it will be close. It could be the best match-up this weekend, but I’m leaning toward Cal at OR. So, no matter how you slice it, at least 2 undefeated's are going down.
My picks
NC/VA Tech: Hokies look better than Tar Heals (That's not saying much.).
ND/Purdue: Sadly, another loss for the Irish.
PA St/IL: IL early, PA St going away.
LSU/Tulane: Surf's up, but LSU rolls.
MS St/SC: Fighting Roosters have already proven they're tougher than Bulldogs; no change here.
Ole MS/GA: Too close to call.
FL Atlantic/KY: There may well be 5 good teams in FL, but KY is better than TX; sorry, Tomcat.
UMass/BC: Folks, the Eagle has landed; nuff said.
OK/CO: I think the Buffalos make it interesting…for about a half.
IA St/NE: IA St may not be Ball St, but don't tell that to IA; NE.
Clemson/GA Tech: Will the real GA Tech please stand up; Tech.
MD/Rutgers: Now, we'll see what Rutgers is made of; Knights.
K St/TX: Last year was not a fluke; TX has something to prove; TX.
MI St/WI: Badgers will look better than their last outing.
Cal/OR: Way too close to call.
AL/FSU: If AL paces themselves, and weathers the usual storm, they'll leave Tallahassee with a win.
HI/ID: This could be as interesting as HI's last encounter.
Auburn/FL: Auburn's defense can only keep them in this one for so long.
USC/WA: If OSU can win there, USC certainly can.
OSU/MN: Gatorstud, I'm no pundit, but MN has lost to the MAC & Sun Belt. Do you honestly think they'll beat the Buckeye's?
AS St/Stanford: This one could be interesting; Sun Devils.Other notables, I like Navy over Air Force, Louisville over NC St, OR St over UCLA, VA over Pitt, TCU over CO, BYU over NM, WA St over AS, and Cinci over San Diego St. Temple/Army, IN/IA, & Syracuse/Miami(OH) could also be interesting to watch.
gatorstud said:
posted on September 28, 2007 1:42 PM — 69.95.111.248 — link — abuse?
zac....i knew i would catch some slack on the minn - o. state game.....o-state had an impressive win @ washington.....but this is an away conference game for the buckeyes.....i'm calling for a tough close game....won by who has the ball last.....
as for w. virg. and usf....if slaten and white can light up the scoreboard early...usf won't be able to keep up...but if usf keeps it close going into the fourth quarter......watch out.......
but good luck to you guys anyway.....you have two really talented players on your team.....one of them should be picking up hardware in new york this winter....jmho
go gators...and hokies
posted on September 28, 2007 3:29 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?War Eagle Atlanta
said:
This might be out of character for an SEC guy, but I think that Cal-Oregon has to be the best one to watch this weekend. Clemson-Ga Tech should be good, and FSU-Alabama should be interesting. I hate to say it, but the last 2 Alabama games have been more entertaining than Auburn's.
That could change though if the football gods smile on the Tigers this weekend...
Regan said:
posted on September 28, 2007 5:49 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
SCAL over WASH
LSU over TUL
OU over COL
FLA over AUB
WVU over USF
ORE over CAL*
TEX over KSU
OHST over MINN
MCST over WISC*
RUTG over MARY
BC over MASS
CLEM over GT
UK over FAU
UGA over MISS
SCAR over MSST
VT over UNC
HAW over IDAH
ILL over PSU*
FSU over BAMA*
ASU over STAN
CINC over SDST
NEB over ISUMIA over DUKE
ND over PUR*
LOU over NCSU
UVA over PITT
ARK over UNT
VAND over EMCH
CONN over AKR
SYR over MIAOH
TXAM over BAY
MICH over NW
IOWA over IND
UCLA over ORST
WSU over ARIZ
NAVY over AF*IDLE TEAMS: MIZZ, TENN
*Perceived UpsetsI'm too cowardly to bother with victory margin; to make up for it, I try to stay over 75% with my picks.
The only betting I do is "one dollar and a fistfull of pride".
My name is Regan, and yes...I am a complete amateur.
grcunning said:
posted on September 28, 2007 6:24 PM — 71.72.42.64 — link — abuse?
gatorstud..
I know the buckeyes are young, esp on offense,
but MN has like the last place defense in all of college football...
and on the other side of the ball, minn has moved the ball and scored some points, but hasnt seen anything like the defense they will face...
I know Northwestern sucks, but 33 rushes for 0 yards? OSU plays some serious D.
I havent seen a defense this year, other than LSU, who plays smothering run D, fly to the ball like OSU, and they don't miss tackles.
I just wish we could play some better teams..I mean, how can you tell how good you are if you are always playing scrubs?
watch the game and you'll see what i mean about the defense. if Mn is within 21 points it will be a major letdown for OSU
OSU 45 Minn 20grcunning said:
posted on September 28, 2007 6:34 PM — 71.72.42.64 — link — abuse?
regan,
i can easily see MiSt over Wisc
ND over Purdue? that one's pretty brave.
everything else is pretty much what i would say..i'd like to see SFl beat WV tonight, but i have my doubts.
as for Cal and Ore, can you say "3 Digit Scoreboards"Tomcat said:
posted on September 28, 2007 7:44 PM — 69.148.173.234 — link — abuse?
Zac & Regan Ok here's a few
WV over USF
UO over Cal
TCU over Colo st
Tulsa over UAB
Houston over East Car
UCF over La Laf
Ark over N Tex
Troy over UL Monroe
Texas over K State
OU over CU
San Diego St vs La Tech----Bulldogs gonna win
Longshot Upset special-
Baylor over A&M
Miss St over S. Car
Good luck Adios Tomcat
Bama vs FSU either way same with AF vs NavyBevo Boy said:
posted on September 28, 2007 10:58 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
grcunning, from the little bit that I've seen I'd say that WV could just walk all over them early and then SF would just roll over and die. That didn't happen and WV didn't know how to respond. I'd say it's more that SF is that good but WV beat themselves. I'm not sure who your rooting for but I hope that SF holds on to get the W so Texas will move up, maybe even more that one spot if they play well enough and Cal gets beat.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 28, 2007 11:32 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Tomcat I guess you are trying to jinx Oklahoma by picking them to beat Colorado. I know deep down inside you want the Bisons to win. Sooners will win and win big by 28 points or more! Good move! Sorry it won't work.
Zac said:
posted on September 28, 2007 11:51 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
OUCH!!! And, I do mean, OUCH!!! YO! Bevo!!! What nut said WVU would walk all over S FL? It certainly wasn't me. In fact, I'm the one who has been fearing this game above all others this year.
What really breaks my heart is the wasted effort by WVU's defense. Everybody has been getting on them, including me, regarding poor showings against W MI & Marshall. WVU's defense held S FL to 14 points. It was S FL's defense that scored one of their 3 TD's.
Mike Dent probably played his worst game at Center. Too many snaps were botched, many not as obvious as others. Then, there were issues with hand-offs that were so uncharacteristic of WVU's offense. Finally, there were the TO's; WVU had 6; S FL took advantage of 1. WVU didn't take advantage of any of the 4 TO's forced by their defense.
In effect, the defenses ruled the day. S FL's proved to be the greater. Matt Grothe and the S FL offense should thank every one of them, because they spent a lot of time on the field. When it came down to crunch time, they refused to let WVU back in it. My hat's off to Jim Leavitt and all the S FL Bulls. They have a lot to be proud of, and they earned it.
c-dogg said:
posted on September 29, 2007 12:28 AM — 76.188.148.131 — link — abuse?
I did OK last week in my picks. Pretty much nailed the Notre Dame/Michigan State score. Let's see how I do this week. Is anyone else here brave enough to actually leave the scores of your predictions? If you do it long enough, you'll get one right! ;o)
Purdue over Notre Dame (40-20)
Illinois over Penn State (24-23)
Miami over Duke (33-13)
Virginia Tech over N.C. (20-16)
Michigan State over Wisconsin (26-21)
N.C.State over Louisville (31-24)
Cincinnati over San Diego State (26-10)
Maryland over Rutgers (21-20)
Oregon over Cal (26-24)
G.Tech over Clemson (27-16)O.K. folks....I'll be stupid enough to go out on a limb since no one else will....
USC-30.......Washington-31!
That's enough predictions for this week. Good night.
R.I.P. Uncle Ted....C-Dogg loves you.Go Ty Go!
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 6:46 AM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Lennie, lennie. Your are right this time. It is a conspiracy putting USC/Washington on. It's a conspiracy to make money. What a concept for a publicly held Co. I wasn't aware a network was obligated to put the best game of the day on. If that was the case, NBC would cancel it's contract with Notre Dame. Good N.D. bad N.D., they have a huge following that makes a nice profit for the network whether the rest of us want to watch their games or not. You seem like a cool guy, but len, all these conspiracy comments seem a little immature.
No offense buddy, you make some other good points.
posted on September 29, 2007 9:20 AM — link — abuse? said:
I know I've been saying it for two years now, but Jim Leavit has to be the first coach I talk to if I have a coaching vacancy.
I *know* that he's happy at USF (and I got ripped the last time I said he might even consider looking elsewhere), but... if I'm Texas A&M.....
And how big is the Rutgers-USF game now?!OU-Ron
posted on September 29, 2007 9:34 AM — 72.198.24.199 — link — abuse? said:
@20 Bevo Boy, you’re talking like texas has already beat the Wildcats, I think they have to play the game first before they automatically move up. I’ll agree that’s most likely what will happen, but play the game first.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 9:35 AM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey DmanLV that immature remark you know where you can go with it and what to do with it. NBC has a contract with Notre Dame to show their games. I almost sure when they sighed it Notre Dame was winning and they thay that it would continue. I am sure NBC does not want a lawsuit for suddenly breaking it because they are losing. All my buddies here in Austin, Texas agree with me that the California at Oregon game is the game of the week. Read some of the comments in this blog. They are showing USC at Washington so when USC blows Washington out and they should they can back it up by saying see the hold USA saw it. Hey they did it last year with Ohio State and texas. How and the (beep) USC at Washington is "making money" I don't know! Since AUTigers03 and I have yet to blow down and jock USC and I know I won't on my part...I guess we just gone be some immature (beep) on here. Hey if you want to jock USC DmanLV that's your thing but because I don't want to that doesa not make me less of a fan of the game let alone a person!
RoverDawg said:
posted on September 29, 2007 9:54 AM — 67.191.195.117 — link — abuse?
Did Yall see that Big East team with a defense? It's amazing how speed shuts down speed isnt it?
Ive kinda been waiting for a defensive stunner like that to happen with them. Hmmm, I actually rooted for a team from Florida.Tomcat said:
posted on September 29, 2007 11:01 AM — 69.148.173.234 — link — abuse?
#25 Lennie na man nothing like that.So far OU has whuped two really good teams Tulsa and Miami.
The Buffs have improved alot and they have the Sooners at home,but I really cant say they have much of a chance.I cannot pull for the Buffs, hopefully their fans wont throw stuff at yall.
I also agree that the UO vs Cal should be the one aired, and I dont know of any conspirarese theories.
Congrats to the Bulls & Indians
Hookem-Horns
P.S.I no spelchek-watevrTomcat said:
posted on September 29, 2007 11:19 AM — 69.148.173.234 — link — abuse?
#30 Kev I agree, perfect fit.Then again why leave? $$$$ He's already in a BCS conference.
#33 Ya I'm laughing Ron, but I dont think they are following his advice.Always go for three points instead of six for example, or move the ball on the ground burning clock time when you are behind in the 4th quarter. Whats really messed up is that someone would actually pay for that advice, much less use it to their advantage.
Hey coach heres 1,200 bucks you think I ought to give the ball to my 270lb running back? No I wouldnt give it to him I'd try to throw the ball then put in a freshman QB at the end. Remember when your deep in the opponents red zone and its 4th down and short even though youve been moving it all day bring in the feild goal unit.That will be another 1,200 dollars worth. Thanks coachTom Blogical
posted on September 29, 2007 11:25 AM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
gatorstud (#2):
another one to watch will be ohio state at minnesota....i like minnesota at home..but o-state looks prettty good so far....close game.....i'm goin w/ the golden gophers pulling it out w/ a field goal at the end to win....
Close game? Are you kidding me? I hope you said that tongue-in-cheek, because that game won't even be close. Minnesota is giving up 407.8 passing yards per game and their total defense at 543.2 YPG is last in the nation. Even if you don't think OSU's offense is thus far untested--come on. Boeckman leads the Big 10 in passing efficiency at 172.06. Plus, OSU put up 58 on Northwestern, and NW gives up 170 fewer YPG than the Gophers. The Gophers are also -12 in turnover margin already, and they'll be facing the current #2 defense in the nation.
Not to mention the fact that they've never beaten OSU in the Metrodome and haven't won a game against them since 2000.
Unless the sun supernovas at 7:59pm tonight, this game will be a blowout.
Tom Blogical
posted on September 29, 2007 11:35 AM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
After watching the USF-WV game last night, I am on the USF Jim Leavitt bandwagon (as if I wasn't before). Finally, a defense that wraps their arms and tackles, instead of running into people and knocking them down. Now then Jim...about all those turnovers...
What a game and what an effort. It'll be interesting to watch the Big East the rest of the way.
grcunning said:
posted on September 29, 2007 11:36 AM — 71.72.42.64 — link — abuse?
bevo...im a buckeye alum, so i was rooting for SF. i was really looking forward though, to seeing that WV offense ive been hearing so much about. I guess when you've been running the ball at will, you just start to assume that you can do it against everyone. Once SF started stuffing the run, it looked like WV was shocked, and didn't have much of a passing game to turn to.
It was a great win for the SF program, but with so many turnovers, and very little offense, i cant see them getting by Rutgers and Cinncinati.
posted on September 29, 2007 12:09 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
Where's Diggs? Anyone seen Diggs in here? Perhaps he's still on the bus back to Morgantown. Anyway, here's Diggs' quote when USF beat Auburn:
"Turn overs are caused by playing "good" defense...so you can't say USF didn't go in there and beat Auburn down."
I'm assuming, Diggs, that we can say that South Florida beat West Virginia down, huh? It's hard to win with SEVEN turnovers. USF must lead the nation in takeaways, having 12 between Auburn and WV. Looks like the game between those two next year could be dubbed 'The Turnover Bowl'.
Come take your licks like a man, Diggs. Sorry for your loss, Zac! Had a little business with the Diggs-man to finish!
Da Bulls are the premier team in the Big East this year, with the Cards and Eers faltering. Note to USF fans: drop the hook 'em horns gesture. It's not yours, it's Texas'. If they could copyright finger gestures, they probably would.
Tom Blogical
posted on September 29, 2007 12:26 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
c-dogg (#27):
I'm very sorry to read about your loss, I saw someone mention condolences to you previously, but I didn't want to ask.
Take care from a fellow CFB fan.
TB
1st_and_NOLE
posted on September 29, 2007 2:21 PM — 71.14.108.232 — link — abuse? said:
I think it's fair to ask this question...
Is Miami really "back"??? Because right now they are struggling with Duke.
I was very, very impressed with Miami's thrashing of A&M but now it looks like A&M was simply more overrated then anything.
Miami is only beating Duke 10-7 at the END of the 3rd quarter.
Cane Mutiny
posted on September 29, 2007 2:27 PM — 65.12.247.141 — link — abuse? said:
Yeah, I'm listening on the radio to the Miami game, definitely too close for comfort. Couldn't make it to the Orange Bowl today, which sucks. It's 17-7 now.
And Tulane was looking pretty good against LSU earlier, although it looks like they might be finally going down.
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 2:51 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Lennie, ok, ok, calm down. Look at yours now.
Lennie, you understand that N.D./USC whether they are 13-0,10-3 or 8-5 are always going to be on T.V.because of thier huge fanbase. The networks always make money on these teams no matter what thier records are. You could have a #1 ranked Arkansas vs Missippi and two very ave. USC/UCLA teams playing at the same time and who do you think the networks would prefer to show? You know the answer to that, there are more people in L.A. than in those two states combined. Again, the networks are about making money, not just what game you may want to see. Based on what you're saying, the networks should consult this blog before decding which games to show. BTW, USC/WASH will make ABC plenty of money for your information. " Jock " whatever you want but at least try and make some statements that have a little bit of understanding and reality behind them. I'm not trying to be mean, just giving some constrctive criticism.Cane Mutiny
posted on September 29, 2007 3:18 PM — 65.12.247.141 — link — abuse? said:
Yeah, I saw that Gameday was in Eugene, so I assumed the game would be on. But I guess ABC is airing regionally, so the Clemson-GaTech game is taking the place of the Cal-Oregon game, at least here in Miami. Sucks, cuz I really wanted to see that one...
And Miami holds on to win 24-14 over Duke...it's great to be a Miami Hurricane...
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 3:37 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Lennie, I know it's seems like I'm busting your chops, but based on your "spread" theory, since LSU didn't cover the spread by 17 points does this now make them the #5 team in the country. Just curious if you will hold teams you like to the same standard as teams you don't like.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 3:44 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey DmanLV...I don't have no haterd towards you. If you were here beside me I would say the same thing and we would continue watching the games and enjoying each others company. I was just upset being called IMMATURE for typing my opinion. Jocking is an old school statement meaning excessive praise/love for someone or a group. If you think USC is the best thing since God gave man woman then that is your opinion. If I don't love USC like that or think the SEC is the toughest conference or Texas is the "Mecca" of the football world what does that have to do with me as a person?
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 4:01 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
DmanLV... Your Comment #51 is more sarcastic then a legit question. LSU did lose first place votes but did not drop in the ranking because South Carolina was ranked #12 at the time! But I live in the real world and LSU is still ranked #2. Next! Can you tell me teams that I like and dislike? Let me see how good ya' are!
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 4:15 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
S.H.A.-as a matter of fact yes, that's why they are on national T.V. "again". You can count the number of times on one hand that Alabama has been on national T.V. the last decade. BTW, My props to the TIDE since they are my uncle's team from up in Anniston. Hopefully his suffering (one of the best men I've ever known) is ending with Saban as coach now.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 4:23 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey Sweet Home Alabama according to DmanLV you should be thrilled to see the #1 team on tv. This man is trying his best to make fun of me about point spread but he even stated that some teams got to have style points to move up! What in the (beep) is style points except win by a large margin! In other words exceed the point spread. I guess style points could mean keepin' your jersey clean if you are playing on a grass field or rubber pellets off you if you are on fieldturf? It could also mean moonwalking in the endzone for a score or doing flips into the endzone for a score. When Oklahoma drops to #4 and Florida moves to #3 I wonder why that would happen? Let me see...Oklahoma was favorite by 22 and did not cover or maybe they were to dirty from the grass stains on their jerseys?
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 4:56 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Lennie, my point has nothing to do with USC winning big. Until that point, I've have not once talked smack about Oklahoma or LSU. You on the other hand have punked USC. Don't punk a team you don't like and not exspect blowback when your team
doesn't look like a #1 team. You dogged USC about the Idaho game, Well sir, It's time to dogg your own team about the Colorado game. What's the old saying ? "what goes around comes around". I've watched USC play three games where the game was over by the second quarter and Yet you've "smacked" USC. Yet your team has played three home games agaist some pretty poor quality teams and now they go on the road and get stood up by an ave. (I'm being kind)Colorado team and you don't think I'm not going to toss the smack back at ya. Come on now, get a little stand-up will ya.Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 5:04 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
I never talked bad about USC. Go back if you have the time and read all my posts. I only said they are overhyped. I never said USC was overrated. But I guess OU chance of a National Title is over. I will give Colorado a BIG HI-FIVE. OU did not come prepared and they paid the price.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 5:27 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
DmanLV you right...Idaho and Washington State superb teams. Go back and read my comments I gave USC praises for beating NU. I gave texas praises for beating TCU and I don't even like texas. Go back and read these posts before you start talking non-sense about me. OU lost and I got some news for ya' DmanLV life is go gone on for me. Go back and read my posts...my son gives me joy NOT OU FOOTBALL! There is always the texas victory next week and there is always next year. Take note DmanLV I am not making excuses. OU had an opportunity to put CU away and they did not. It came back to burn the team! If you are at home or on the road and beating a team by 17 points...finished them off. CU did not quit and that should have sent a message to Robert Stoops to bring the A+++++ game in the second half and he didn't. He got outcoached and OU got outplayed! I give CU much credit...most teams would have scheduled teams they know they can beat for homecoming but not CU. So let me see what you come up with after this post. Oh...He's making excuses, oh he's mad, oh he's stupid for picking OU. So far YOU have stated I am immature for not PRAISING USC and guess what it still ain't gone happen. The only teams I have ever mentioned I disliked are texas and Notre Dame, only because what they did to TY WILLINGHAM. So I am very curious to see what you type about me next. The only thing I said about you is that you "jock" USC and so far that is true. Usually most fans will wait to after the game to boast but you are doing it before!
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 5:52 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Lennie, you have mastered the art of spin. State where and when (time & date) I said your were immature for not praising USC. Didn't happen, not, notta. That is spin. Also, before you start praising a team (OK) or smacking a team (USC) try to have some knowledge based on fact and not emotion when you make statements. I may be picking on you, but I've read statement after statement you've made based on emotion with very little reasoning behind those statements. It's the old he's my bother he's not guilty, it's my neighbor he's as guilty as sin approach. You base your thoughts on emotion. It's my team (my brother) and they are the greatest, They are overhyped (my neighbor) and overated. If you have noticed, I have not once got on here and said USC will crush so & so. At the same time I've have said in the past I don't know who will be #1 as the season goes on we'll find out. What I have said is USC's record the last 5+ yeaqrs of (62-6) speaks for itself and any accolades they get is well deserved. If USC is not deserving of the acclaim than who and what is in college football.
When the Floida schools dominated college football back in the 90's I at any point didn't talk smack about them even though I didn't like it becuase it would of been disengenous. That's what you seem to be doing to USC. Just because they are not your team and they are currently on top of the college football world and you don't like them you are "smacking" USC for no real good reason.OU-Ron
posted on September 29, 2007 5:56 PM — 72.198.24.199 — link — abuse? said:
OU didn’t even look like a top 25 team today, they’re gonna have to get their $#%t together if they want to beat texas. No matter how bad they looked today, I’m still a fan and look forward to beating texas next week.
Go Sooners
Regan said:
posted on September 29, 2007 6:02 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
grcunning (#17):
Yeah, the ND over PUR thing is a result of bias.
I have 3 teams that are dear to me - Clemson, Tennessee, and Miami (FL). Due to this, I will always pick these to win their games, regardless of how sane the pick actually is.
One of my best friends is in the USAF, and has gotten stationed overseas the last 2 college football seasons. He loves CF, and is a Notre Dame fanatic. Last year, I recorded the ND games and sent them to him in Iraq. He always backs me up when I pull for one of my teams, so I always back up the Irish in return.
So yes, I'll pick the Irish to win, even when the Trojans come calling. It's the price of loyalty. :-)
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 6:09 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Lennie, First, I don't have a problem with you. You seem like a very likable person and a great fan of what we both think is the best sport in the country (college football of course). But, I'm not a grey are person. I don't beleive in conspiracy or theory. As I've said to many a USC fan, Texas won fair & square, Elvis is dead and there are no alien aircraft flying around area 51.
I'm not very subjective when it comes to facts. As one of my best friends said, I'm a very tough debate when you come at me with anything but facts. That's just my nature and if it seems personal it's not. You are right, in the end whether my team or your team wins or looses, are live are just the same as before the game as after it.Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 6:16 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey DmanLV you did call me immature. Did you or did you not? You must really get your self esteem from if USC does well or not? Like you asked me before...Do you have child(ren), a wife, a job? OU lost today but my life is still moving forward. If USC loses tonight you will not be heard of on this blog again! If I don't like USC is your life going to go downward? You seem very cool at first but now you are getting a little no, a lot silly. I wish Dman would come back this DmanLV sounds like a non cool cat! You are not picking on me. I guess you gotta sound tough to feel important.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 6:32 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey fellow college football fans remember awhile back I said the Big 12 North will be improving in a few years. I was wrong for sure about the OU and CU game but I was also wrong in regards to the Big 12 North. I said the North will be good in a few years. Well it looks like it's now. Thumbs up for KSU and CU. ?The Big 12 might be mentioned next year with the SEC and Pac-10?
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 6:34 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Come on Lennie, that really sounds like your ego speaking because I've called you out on some things that you know have some basis in fact. As far as the immature thing, yes I said it and I stand by it. If you go back and read some of your posts you will see what I'm talking about. OK loosing today though has tempered that. For me, whether USC wins or looses by twenty today I'll still be a homer for Pete Carroll and stand-up here on this blog. You've not once have ever heard me give any excuses for any of USC's previous loses unlike many USC homers on this blog. Whether you think it's ego or whatever, I have always kept it real here.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 6:41 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
DmanLV...yeah, yeah whatever you say. You are always right with facts and I am always wrong with opinions. Okay...sure you right. I cheered for OU good and bad. Whenever or however you became a Pete Carrol or USC fan that's your business. I am a fam of OU. Not Adrian Peterson, Bob Stoops, or this or that. So I am IMMATURE and you are ADULT! Yeah okay. Remember Dman you made a statement in regards to Puddy Pie. Real mature pal real mature!
DMANLV said:
posted on September 29, 2007 6:52 PM — 68.224.30.32 — link — abuse?
Lennie, You tried to bring in S.H.A. in to the debate. That is so high school. Drag someone else in to help you fing your battles and try and tag team DMANLV. Now if that is not the definition of Immature that I can't quite possibly think of what is. Now do you get it? Probably not. Lastly, if you still don't get the Puddy Pie comment than I give up. Apparently I can't speak in euphemism's.
c-dogg said:
posted on September 29, 2007 7:03 PM — 76.188.148.131 — link — abuse?
No one here (outside of Texas fans) should be surprised about the Texas game.
Everyone here is shocked by the Colorado/OU game!
That's why I love college football!!
Does this mean that Colorado is 35 points better than my Canes although we whipped them a couple of years ago?? :O)
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 7:12 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
DmanLV...yeah, huh-huh, sure you right, you da man, and I am wrong, stupid, immature, yeah, huh-huh. Comment #76...you are 100% right. You have shown me nothing but facts and all I have shown you are opinions. Okay! Are you angry with me DmanLV? I ain't mad at you. Cannot us all get along? Why do we have to fight? I had a dream that all college football fans were all having fun at that big tailgating party in the sky! It didn't matter what team, conference, or team colors. We were all having fun. There was finally a play-off system. A play-off system at last, a play-off system at last. Despite what has been said or happened with OU...it has been a good weekend of football, seriously!
Tomcat said:
posted on September 29, 2007 7:37 PM — 69.148.173.234 — link — abuse?
#77 Hey c-dogg No one here is surprized.What I saw was a Kick off return for a TD and a punt return for a TD and 4 int's. Cant win a game against anybody with that kinda stuff. I really cant comment on the Colorado game I didnt see it.
Big XII south
A&M 1-0
Ok St 1-0
OU 0-1
UT 0-1
TTech 0-1
BU 0-1
Congrats on yalls win over Duke
grcunning said:
posted on September 29, 2007 7:55 PM — 71.72.42.64 — link — abuse?
regan@66
yeah, i understand, i would pick the buckeyes no matter what their record is..
I was with you today OU-Ron, i was kinda hopin to see a Red River Shootout between two unbeatens. it will still be a great game though.
After last night and today, i'm getting a little worried about my buckeyes...away game, loud indoor crowd..maybe looking forward a little bit to Purdue..looks like maybe a recipe for a letdown.
kickoff in 5 minutes...GO BUCKS!!!!!!
OU-Ron
posted on September 29, 2007 8:19 PM — 72.198.24.199 — link — abuse? said:
@80 grcunning, it doesn’t hurt near as bad now that texas lost, at least we go into next weeks game tied with the same record. As bad as both teams played today, it still should be a good game. I was feeling pretty bad after the game until my 7 year old grand daughter asked me who won the game, I told her CU won, she said “ well don’t feel bad, they played hard and we will win the next game “ I couldn’t feel too bad after that.
Go Sooners
posted on September 29, 2007 8:31 PM — link — abuse? said:
You two should agree to disagree and move on.
I want to say congrats to Bobby Bowden. When I worked in the FSU AD, it was always a dream of Coach Bowden's to play Alabama. I know this game didn't mean a lot nationally. It didn't mean a lot to Alabama either, I suspect. But I know it sure did mean a lot to Coach Bowden. Congrats, Coach.
1st_and_NOLE
posted on September 29, 2007 9:02 PM — 71.14.108.232 — link — abuse? said:
Kev #82:
Amen. Big time win for Bowden. Probably was a big time win for Fisher too.
I don't think there's a question now who FSU's starting QB is so... you may wanna shut off or delete that XL thread LOL.
Roll Tribe Roll
Jon said:
posted on September 29, 2007 9:10 PM — 68.84.19.20 — link — abuse?
FSU owns Alabama.
I hope they unleash X-man on NC-State next week and say f*ck it if he throws 5-interceptions. It's time to accelerate our attack and open the run. Hurricanes and Gators better be shopping for a douche, because after tonight...we got the lube...
1st_and_NOLE
posted on September 29, 2007 9:21 PM — 71.14.108.232 — link — abuse? said:
Jon #85... it was a great win for us no doubt but... lets not get carried away here.
I think we've got a great shot to beat Miami but I think if FSU and UF were to play next weekend we'd lose by 17.
GOOOOOOOOOOO NOLES!
GA Boy said:
posted on September 29, 2007 9:35 PM — 97.89.23.224 — link — abuse?
What do we do if South Florida wins them all? South Florida in the driver's seat in the Big East. I love it. This is a great game we follow guys. Today has been an experience. I am glad that the Georgia game was not on TV this week. It was an absolute pleasure to not go to Athens and instead listen to Munson on the radio. He had some great calls, we had some great plays, and I had a great time. Looks like the DAWGS secondary needs to tighten up or Ainge might pick us apart next week. I think a lot of the passing yards today were driven by that huge O Line that Ole Miss had. We had no pressure on them all day. But for those of you that did not listen to the game, it was much closer than 45-17. GO DAWGS!!
By the way, Lennie, you are crazy man. It's not about you, it's about your team getting a loss today. Quit taking it so personally man. You lost but good luck winning the rest of them.GA Boy said:
posted on September 29, 2007 9:43 PM — 97.89.23.224 — link — abuse?
If FLA loses to AU this year, they won't be able to overcome it like last year. They better win it in this second half or turn out the lights. LSU, Kentucky, GA, and South Carolina left. That can't be too easy to do, huh? You better win them while you can Gators! GO DAWGS!
Tom Blogical
posted on September 29, 2007 9:49 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
Gator fans--what the hell is going on?
GA Boy said:
posted on September 29, 2007 9:51 PM — 97.89.23.224 — link — abuse?
Hotty Toddy
Did you listen to the game on the radio? You guys were playing a great game. You started giving up the big play and it was over. I thought Adams played well.
What year is Green-Ellis? I got tired of Munson calling his name today. The guy just hitting big holes all day. GO DAWGS!!Hotty Toddy said:
posted on September 29, 2007 10:02 PM — 75.105.128.56 — link — abuse?
Yeah I listened to the whole thing on the radio, couldn't find it on PPV.
When we exploded in the beginning with the touchdown pass and almost went up 14-0 after that, I thought we were gonna pull a big win. But our defense just kept giving up big chunks of yardage over and over again and thats what killed us.
Green-Ellis is a senior this year I believe, but I wish we'd throw more. Our receivers are way underestimated.
GA Boy said:
posted on September 29, 2007 10:20 PM — 97.89.23.224 — link — abuse?
Tom Blogical
Been there and done that. When AU starts running the ball like they are tonight, Al Borges will kill you. He has FLA so off their game on defense. FLA better start blitzing or it is all over. If they keep playing the zone, the play action will hit them for a long one over the middle. Mark it down. I call a TD for about 50 yards over the middle for AU on the next possession. Superman hit some kryptonite so far tonight. GO DAWGS!!Zac said:
posted on September 29, 2007 11:11 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
Regan (Post 66), how could you torture a friend so, and a service man to boot. Shame on ya.
It's been a nutty weekend for undefeated teams. MI St, OK, OR, Rutgers, TX, WVU… Has anyone noticed IL & IN have quietly gone 4-1? When was the last time IL was 4-1 through its 1st 5 games? Looks like it's shaping up to be quite a year.
Tom Blogical
posted on September 29, 2007 11:31 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
Gator fans...that's gonna leave a mark. I thought Meyer iced the kicker at first--that second kick didn't look good to me until the official called it.
Tom Blogical
posted on September 29, 2007 11:45 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
"Lou Holtz has lost his mind."
You're implying he hadn't lost his mind by replacing Trev Alberts and thinking he could speak coherently.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 29, 2007 11:56 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey DmanLV I guess you were right...that USC and UW game should have been on TV! I am not trying to "diss" you on the "down low" either. Now LSU will be #1, USC - #2, Cal - #3, Ohio State - #4, and Wisconsin - #5. California in my opinion should be #2! Both LSU and USC games were on tv and there should not be no ifs, ands, or buts about it. USC I will give credit to. UW brought their A+++++ game and still could not beat USC which brought their C-- game. Despite the "diss"agreement between you and me this is definitely been one of the most unforgetable weekends of college football ever in my 23 years of viewing it! #5 - #10 will be interesting to see who gets the slots after South Florida and Boston College? But on the "diss" side what type of science will you use to measure USC preformance? Will it be that same one for LSU's win or the one for OU's loss? Take care DmanLV and remember to boast AFTER the game and NOT before it!
Lennie Collins
posted on September 30, 2007 12:05 AM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
OU Ron the polls are going to look like a foriegn language tommorrow afternoon BUT I am not going to complian although OU looked like (You fill in the blank). There is NO DOMINANT team as we type and read! If LSU beats Florida then I will say them. USC got Stanford and Arizona before they face the UO Ducks. OU Ron the way this season is going those are not for sure wins. If USC beats Oregon then I will say USC. There is parity now in college football. Hopefully it will stay like this until I lose interest or my sight. If LSU is not vote #1 then something is wrong! The Big 11 and Pacific-10 has or should have 2 teams each in the Top 5 tommorrow. Bizzare, Whack, Odd, Strange, Wierd, ..I don't know what word to describe this weekend! Take care man!
c-dogg said:
posted on September 30, 2007 12:32 AM — 76.188.148.131 — link — abuse?
(#107) Diggs...I've been waiting for someone to make that USF comment. :O)
I don't think that too many (if any) players from USF were offered scholarships from any of the "Big 3" Florida schools. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
Just goes to show that the state of Florida has the best high school football. Period.
Go Canes!
Lennie Collins
posted on September 30, 2007 12:36 AM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Hey Diggs the Mountie I think that it is combination of: All the great players can't go to Oklahoma, Southern California, texas, Florida, and so forth. These players are going to teams where they can play. Second most of the Top 10 probably figure "Hey all we got to do is show up. The other team will see the name on our chest or the logo on our helmets and that is it". Wrong, you got to play the games. This might be a year where both teams in the National Title game might have one loss each. Even better two teams out of NOWHERE example: Boston college and South Florida?
grcunning said:
posted on September 30, 2007 8:37 AM — 71.72.42.64 — link — abuse?
man, i wish i had more tv's!! there must have been something in the air. LSU looked pretty sluggish,at least at first, USC squeezed by(although they are known to have some trouble on the road, and Wash played way better than they did when they played us).
For those of you that missed the OSU game because of Fl and USC, the score was a little bit misleading. We didn't exactly set the world afire. it was a typical buckeye tresselball performance, pound it down your throat until you pull up the safeties, then play action and go deep. When in doubt, punt, and play D. There was just too many mistakes on offense (holding, illegal shifts, etc), which is pretty understandable on an offense with no seniors,but we wont always play teams that our defense can completely shut down.how bout:
1. LSU
2. USC
3. Cal
4. OSU
5. Wisc (im not sure they deserve to be here)
6. BC
7. Ky
8. SFla
9. ASU
10.PurdueGatorGreg said:
posted on September 30, 2007 3:03 PM — 24.136.34.110 — link — abuse?
AP
1. LSU (33)
2. USC (32)
3. California
4. Ohio State
5. Wisconsin
6. South Florida
7. Boston College
8. Kentucky
9. Florida
10. Oklahoma
11. South Carolina
12. Georgia
13. West Virginia
14. Oregon
15. Virginia Tech
16. Hawaii
17. Missouri
18. Arizona State
19. Texas
20. Cincinnati
21. Rutgers
22. Clemson
23. Purdue
24. Kansas State
25. NebraskaUSA Today
1. USC (45)
2. LSU (14)
3. California
4. Ohio State (1)
5. Wisconsin
6. Boston College
7. Florida
8. Kentucky
9. South Florida
10. Oklahoma
11. Georgia
12. West Virginia
13. Oregon
14. Virginia Tech
15. Hawaii
16. Texas
17. Missouri
18. South Carolina
19. Arizona State
20. Purdue
21. Rutgers
22. Clemson
23. Nebraska
24. Cincinnati
25. UCLA
Im not going to lie, Im happy to see FL only falling to number 7 but definately dont belong there. I pinned them at 11/12/13.I will say it is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE sorry ass USC is still number one after barely scraping by a pitiful Washington squad.
6 point FL win over Ole Miss you drop a spot
3 point win over WA, no movement.....garbage!
Lennie Collins
posted on September 30, 2007 3:10 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
The USA Today or USC Today Poll is Whack! The Coaches Poll is al'ight. I was for sure Louisiana State would get more first place votes. I was surprised to see how far West Virginia and texas dropped. I was also puzzled to see Oklahoma still a Top 10 team. The next 3 to 5 weeks there will be more upsets and teams will move up, down, or out. If LSU beats Florida Saturday, those first place votes should not even be that close!
Autigerman said:
posted on September 30, 2007 3:29 PM — 72.205.222.229 — link — abuse?
Lennie
I wasnt trying to assinate Lou holtzs character.
He is difficult to listen too with that lisp,but even that isnt the problem. He never gives credit where credit is due. You didnt hear him take back what he said or joke about it or anything did you?
Listen, AU has played terrible at home early this year but 18 point underdogs wow i think that was nuts. They play better on the road and have for a long time. Auburn was certainly going to be their first real defensive test.
Under armour may have to drop them because they dont seem to "protect this house" Good thing our toughest games are on the road...lol
GatorGreg said:
posted on September 30, 2007 3:48 PM — 24.136.34.110 — link — abuse?
AUTigerman
They might have been 18 point underdogs on the spread but you and I damn well know that was a rediculous spread. I would have placed them at +7.5. Unfortunately, I dont bet against the Gators ever but if I did, I would have bet the house.
Lennie Collins
posted on September 30, 2007 3:53 PM — 68.93.134.47 — link — abuse? said:
Autigerman...I know you don't mean no harm to Lou Holtz. I am surprised that you even pay any of them mind. Man I am sure you are wise enough to know that each one of them are going to have their bais. I remember when Trev Alberts was on there he would always take shots at Oklahoma win or lose. Lou Holtz is just talking to look good for a coaching job. I believe last night the announcer did say Auburn over the last 5 years have a better winning record on the road than at home in the SEC. Maybe they will switch their jerseys from the navy to white like LSU did in the 1958 season?
OU Fan said:
posted on September 30, 2007 4:17 PM — 84.146.29.56 — link — abuse?
I am somewhat relieved that Oklahoma lost. For one, I hoped but did not expect Oklahoma to make it to the BCS national title this year. Oklahoma has a good team, but their good team needs improvement. Bradford is a freshman and will only get better. Members of fanblogs, I strongly believe that Oklahoma will make it to the national championship game within the next 2 years. Even with this years team, Oklahoma loses a very small number of seniors. Now, what pisses me off is that Oklahoma blowing the lead in the 4th quarter is starting to become a routine thing. However, I guess that is bound to happen when the defense in on the field for pretty much the entire second half. Also, OU receivers dropping passes does not helps the situation neither. Also, I blame the Oklahoma coaching staff. Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson was too damn conservative in my opinion. He had the play conservative attitude and hoped to hang on to the lead which I believe helped contribute to the Oklahoma loss. And to Sam Bradford, I know I am not you and I know I was not on the field yesterday competing against Colorado, but throw the rock to Malcolm Kelly more often m
OU-Ron
said:
posted on September 28, 2007 10:59 AM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse?What undefeated team will lose this week, I think Texas has the best chance of losing, not probable but it could happen. I know Texas wants revenge from that loss from last year, but then again K State wants to show that game was not just luck. Not a Texas fan as all of you know, but I do want Texas to win and OU to take care of business at Colorado so both teams will be undefeated when they meet at the Cotton Bowl. Should be a GREAT GAME.