March 13, 2006
College Football's Most Hated Results
As part of Fanblogs' participation in AOL Radio's Sports Bloggers Live this Thursday, I am posting a poll regarding the most hated figures in college football. Click here to vote.
The show will focus on Most Hated Athletes in all sports and I will be on to discuss college football. We limited the choices to coaches and televsion analysts since college football is unique in the fact that players are only on the field for 4 years at most. Amid discussions with other college football fans, including another Fanblogs author, I decided there weren't really many choices for current college players. Had he not been dumped from the team, Marcus Vick would have definitely made the list. However, in general the object of hate in college football is directed at coaches since they most embody the program and all fans have their list of disliked talking heads on Saturday television.
The show will be available on demand around 5 p.m. EST Thursday at the show's website. Voting will continue through Thursday here.
UPDATE: If you hadn't heard the results from last week's poll you can see and hear them still. MisterIrrelevant.com has a roundup of the voting in all of the categories and you can listen to the whole 60-minute show or just listen to the 5 minutes with Jeff Quinton of Fanblogs.com.
The Top 3:
1. Steve Spurrier
2. Bobby Bowden
3. Mark May/Phillip Fulmer (tie)
Comments:
SEC Fan said:
posted on March 7, 2006 10:50 PM — 208.57.130.196 — link — abuse?
I hate anyone who is a USC Trojan or a fan of the USC Trojans. I hate any team that might be better than my pathetic team is. I hate the Pac-10 because we can't beat their teams. I hate Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush because they all won the Heisman Trophy. I'm going to be hating JD Booty, Dwayne Jarrett, Stafon Johnson, Patrick Turner, Mark Sanchez and Vidal Hazelton because they are all likely to win more Heisman Trophies.
And, above all, I hate my own lousy SEC Conference that is all hype and can barely beat any team from the Pac-10 or any other BCS Conference for that matter. God, I wish that I had what it took to be a Trojan! But, alas, I am just another SEC loser!SEC Fan
Regan said:
posted on March 8, 2006 10:28 AM — 64.53.125.37 — link — abuse?
I'd have to say any coach that deliberately runs up the score for no logical reason - Mike Leach, this means you...I don't care what kind of offense you run, we all know you are desperate for attention to be running up scores and having polls come out asking "Will Texas Tech score more than 100 points against Sam Houston State?"
This guy needs to be taken behind the woodshed...
Les Miles also irked me in the past year's Peach Bowl. Come on...up by nearly 30 points in the 3rd Quarter and pulling a fake field goal? Gimme a break.
Lots of people would say Steve Spurrier, but he has been remarkably tame ever since being humbled in the No Fun League.
As far as announcers go, I'd have to say Mark May (now that Trev is gone). Although he didn't rile me personally up any (and I can certainly respect his Pitt spirit), his tirades against Notre Dame and West Virginia do get rather tiresome despite how good he may be as an analyst.
Right now, though, all in all, it seems kinda tame altogether out there. Most coaches seem to be stand-up people nowadays, which is a good thing (I guess...)
Ibis#1 said:
posted on March 8, 2006 10:53 AM — 168.29.236.16 — link — abuse?
As far as coaches there are many to hate. However, I would like to talk about some fans that are hated. Being a Miami fan I know that a big part of the fun in college football is the trash talking. Every year I give it and take it from my buddies (took it more this year than gave it) but Ga. Tech fans to me are the worst. I give it up to the team for coming to Coral Gabels this year and spanking us BUT, those fans walk around with their noses up in the air like they dont stink and everytime they get beat by Eastern Kentucky or someone like that its the Ref's fault. In basketball the refs hate them and dont give them a fair game. Its always something with those stuck up yellowjackets. Cry Cry Cry complain complain complain. I know rooting for south florida I dont have much room to talk but, we dont have a felon on our team much less one that plays. The guy got caught with over 100 pounds of weed in his car and said he did not know how it got there? Dude, come on...... I was under the assumption you had to be smart to get into Tech.........
Notre Dame Fan 444 said:
posted on March 8, 2006 11:48 AM — 199.208.239.140 — link — abuse?
I would have to say Mark May and Ivan Maisel. Only because these two guys HATE Notre Dame. Mark May, would probably cheer if Notre Dame's plane went down. And As for Ivan Masiel, he wrote his famous artiticle in Dec of 2004, when Urban Myer decided to coach Florida, "that is the day Notre Dame football officially died". That's the reason for me. As for coaches running up scores and 18-19 kids making mistakes off the field. That's life, as long as the kids are getting an education and the coaches are running a clean program it's all good. Trust me, there are a few schools out there that I don't like....But it's Mark May and Ivan Maisel for me.
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on March 8, 2006 12:14 PM — 208.57.130.196 — link — abuse?
Hands down! Bill Callahan at Nebraska. This clown has dismantled one of the greatest machines ever concocted in college football. There was nothing more frightening than Nebraska's vaunted "Power-I" formation. They would line it up, you knew the play was coming, and could never stop it. Smash-Mouth football at it's finest. This guy has ripped-off Nebraska's identity for some nonsense of trying to create his own legacy. This is the kinda guy who has to take something that works and has to try and fix it. His record over the last two years is 13-10 and Nebraska is barely outscoring the opposition, 24.8-23.9. Not impressive at all. But, true arrogance none the less.
I had a little girlfriend out in Lincoln back between 1980 and 1983 and spent alot of time in Lincoln. I learned to love Nebraska football. Tom Osborne had to retire eventually. So, Frank Solich(Osborne's longtime understudy) takes over and leads Nebraska to a 59-19 record over six seasons. That's about a 10-3 average year while outscoring the opposition 32.5-17.4. A much better coach who understood Nebraska football alot more than Callahan ever will. Was Solich a bad recruiter? I think not. While his 1st recruiting class were juniors Nebraska went 10-2 and while they were seniors the record was 11-2. In 2002 Nebraska slipped to 7-7, but bounced back in 2003, to produce a record of 10-3 - outscoring the opposition 24.8 to 14.5. That was the last year of the "Black Shirt" defense and Solich was let go for this clown.
What Nebraska really needs is for Tommie Frazier to be installed as Head Coach and for this guy Callahan to be shown the door. Nebraska will never return to their rightful seat at the "table of college football" until they return to the fundamentals that makes Nebraska football what it always has been. Some cheap gimmicky "circus show" that is a hybrid of Texas Tech, BYU and Boise State all rolled into one is not gonna get it done against teams like Texas and Oklahoma.Tommie Trojan
Ian said:
posted on March 8, 2006 12:29 PM — 64.232.225.166 — link — abuse?
Current-
Announcers:
Desmond Howard- Maize and blue homer, doesn't add anything insightfulAndre Ware- talks about himself too much, boring
John Mackovic- crawl back under your rock
Coaching Unemployed Bowden (can't remember his 1st name-Terry?)- looks like a chipmunk
Coaches:
Bob Stoops- Very arrogant, visor even indoors only works for Spurrier, constantly screaming at playersLemons said:
posted on March 8, 2006 1:12 PM — 67.98.193.101 — link — abuse?
Phil Fulmer is another coach that likes to run up the score. I remeber the Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan. The Vols are up by 28 or so in the 4th quarter, Phil not only keeps all the starters in but still continues to throw deep.
Chris said:
posted on March 8, 2006 2:54 PM — 70.188.118.146 — link — abuse?
Wow Regan thanks for your comments, Mike Leach plays the same way the entire game regardless of the score, every team knows he plays this way so they don't have to sign up to play us if they don't want to. Example SMU coach, whatever his name is, who ran up like he wanted to fight him should be the most hated coach, cry babies like that are a disgrace to sports not coach Leah. Take him behind the woodshed? Please tell me you are 80 years old. Again thanks for your comments grandpa.
Mooka said:
posted on March 8, 2006 3:21 PM — 138.163.0.41 — link — abuse?
And the winner is.... STEVE SPURRIER!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS. Spurriers comments (after winning),"Oh don't worry about the small wins. We are rebuilding right now and pretty soon we will be blowing out teams 100-0 again."
BTW: Regan, it is known that Les Miles didn't make that call in the 3rd. The kids on the feild made that one. However, he didn't look too upset about it and it just shows lack of discipline in my opinion.
WDKatie said:
posted on March 8, 2006 3:35 PM — 63.171.3.2 — link — abuse?
So isn't the point of college football to root for something you love, not hate?
You love your school, you cheer for what you love, what you were a part of for four (or in some cases more) years of your life.
Why bring negativity to it?Yes, there are some aspects to college football, like the individuals who bring it down, but there are SO many who do good things for it, and bring positive aspects to it and just good fun to it, like winning and learning of life.
So why bring it down - just have fun with it. Isn't that what most of the student athletes are trying to do? (trying being the opporitive word here)
No one is perfect, and certainly not you or any coach, or announcer simply just doing his job and trying to do his best for a sport we love so much. And everyday we just criticise them.
So to that I just say, good luck to you when you will go on a show attempting to make others look bad, and the end the only person who will look bad is you. What kind of spirit is that?
War Eagle.Mike said:
posted on March 8, 2006 4:05 PM — 69.226.88.21 — link — abuse?
Mark May just thinks he knows everything...he comes across like a pompous (donkey). Lou Holtz doesn't have a clue and needs to take the marbles out of his mouth. What about Steve Pederson, the AD at Nebraska (fires a 10-3 coach and doesn't have a clue who he's going to hire, then proceeds to interview an endless parade of clowns in sheer desparation)? I think he ended up hiring the right guy, but what an idiot!
Maybe Rick Nuehiesal. Where is he now anyway?
Mostly the coaches are pretty good, non-controversial, respectful.
mountaineerndixie said:
posted on March 8, 2006 4:25 PM — 70.34.130.31 — link — abuse?
I hate Mark May as well. He is in denial over his alma mater and ND and WVU are easy targets of his frustration now that those games will likely no longer be competitive. Pitt can build that wall around western PA all they want but as long as Wanny is the coach, they will have no heart.
You done rolling those pennies, Mark May?
posted on March 8, 2006 6:28 PM — 68.35.231.61 — link — abuse?Mike Boone said:
Count me as a write-in voter for Trev Alberts, he made me want to shoot a bullet into someone else's apartment everytime he was on.
Chris said:
posted on March 8, 2006 7:07 PM — 162.40.92.57 — link — abuse?
In defense of Trev Alberts: Trev Alberts is as rational fair-minded wholesome and intelligent all Americana college football player as there ever was. Nothing but a complete class act. Even as an ESPN analyst he was more open minded about all conference than any of his cohorts. I mean how can you single him out compared to Mark May or Lee Corso or even Lou Holtz for that matter?
Ringer135 said:
posted on March 8, 2006 8:54 PM — 68.224.210.11 — link — abuse?
Mike Leach deserves to be up there...but every since you were a kid in little league you dreamed to run the score up ...the little bastard side of you still wants this same thing.
So yah he's a bastard for doing it....but there are plenty of other bastards in the NCAA football program.
Maybe he's a prick for doing it, but its still funny.
beeemer_ball said:
posted on March 9, 2006 2:51 PM — 24.140.92.2 — link — abuse?
Frank Beamer is a total toolbox, so he's on the list, Number 1. I will give him credit however, never before has one coach been able to recruit such an outstanding class of incarcerated athletes as Frank. From Ron Mexico to Little Mexico............you my friend are one heck of a coach.
BayouBengal83 said:
posted on March 9, 2006 7:29 PM — 70.177.53.110 — link — abuse?
Les didn't call the fake field goal. It was the inside Linebacker, Cameron Vaughn who audibled.
After the play, if you read miles lips, he said "Cam, you have no future in coaching." Cam just wasn't thinking, he saw what they taught him in practice to look for to call the audible.
Everyone says that LSU ran up the score, but if you go back and watch the game, LSU did not throw a pass half the 3rd and the entire 4th quarter.
But it was quite funny seeing Miles say that to Cam after the play.
LYVON GILMORE said:
posted on March 9, 2006 8:49 PM — 68.117.184.211 — link — abuse?
Mike Leach did not run up the score in the Cotton Bowl when 'BAMA's defense pretty much stiffled his high powered offense. No matter the system, if the oppossing team has a quality defense, Coach Leach will not get his points. His offense is only good when the defense does not have speed and knows how to hit. Texas and 'Bama proved that last season.
Ben said:
posted on March 9, 2006 9:52 PM — 152.163.100.196 — link — abuse?
There is not a player or coach in NCAA Football that anyone can hate more than the system itself..The BCS since it's beginning has robbed deserving teams a chance to win a national championship. Get rid of the BCS and bring on playoffs. I'm saying this even after my favorite school had 2 National Championship games under this system.
Jay said:
posted on March 10, 2006 3:26 AM — 71.33.41.141 — link — abuse?
i'm shocked and dismayed that Tom Lemming didn't make the list.
Lemming is a betrayal of what a journalist should be - he corrupts his power to get prospects to go to schools he likes - easily my most hated figure in sports period.
Johnny Arrr said:
posted on March 10, 2006 1:02 PM — 199.200.253.9 — link — abuse?
Has to be Mark May or Lou Holtz! Or, maybe the combination of Mark May and Lou Holtz!
boifromtroy said:
posted on March 11, 2006 11:50 PM — 68.233.235.234 — link — abuse?
No Paul Hammond...or for that matter NBC altogether?
Yet, I cast a write in vote for Mack Brown.
dogman said:
posted on March 12, 2006 2:52 AM — 24.130.117.113 — link — abuse?
Craig James- hates the west coast, thought Oklahoma would whip USC in the 2005 Orange Bowl.
Beano Cook- You would think that the East Coast is the only place that plays football.
The Texas Fan at the Rose Bowl game, whom mocked and swore at a seven year old boy ( SC Fan), brought the kid to tears, could not win with class. The Texas fan received a right to the chin from the guy sitting next to me after the game, knocked him down. Cops actually arrested Texas fan. (Cops were homers, I guess)
Most of the SEC whom schedule teams like the Citadel, Louisiana Monroe, outside of the SEC, Can't fault Tennessee here, they open with Cal and have played ND, UCLA on the road etc...
Brett Musberger- Time to retire Brent..... God he is awful.
Mack Brown- just because- well he is good friends with President Dumbo. Maybe Texas will schedule Dubai State U @ Austin, instead of New Mexico State.
rob johnson said:
posted on March 12, 2006 9:09 AM — 152.163.100.196 — link — abuse?
I'll say brent muskberger & gary danielson every time buckeyes are on i have to listen to these 2 MORONS talk & talk & talk all through the game and muskberger needs to put in the angle lock if he says anymore of his idiotic sports cliches like " THEY CAME TO PLAY TODY !! " or ohio state & michgian don't like each other
Gerald said:
posted on March 12, 2006 12:48 PM — 65.12.162.103 — link — abuse?
dogman:
You PAC - 10 guys kill me with your SEC schedule bashing. Like you guys don't schedule the WAC, Mountain West, and Big Sky teams? The only PAC - 10 team that consistently schedules tough nonconference games is USC, and even that is dependent upon how good Notre Dame decides to be in any given year.
And funny how you guys only give credit to Tennessee but not LSU, who has beaten PAC - 10 teams 3 years in a row, including stomping Arizona in 2003 when PAC - 10 fans claimed that LSU hadn't played anybody out of conference. Also, LSU would have played - and beaten - Virginia Tech that year had Virginia Tech not dropped them. Virginia Tech scheduled a home - and - home against LSU, beat LSU in Blacksburg, and then reneged on the return trip.
Florida? They play FSU every year.
Georgia plays Georgia Tech every year and has a series coming up with Arizona.
Auburn? They play Georgia Tech from time to time, and had a home and home with USC.
Arkansas? They have a home and home with USC, and were the last team to beat Texas and Vince Young in Austin.
So please people, quit it with the distortions and the nonsense. There is no evidence that the SEC plays nonconference schedules that are any weaker than anyone else. It is as pathetic as USC trying to claim that Hawaii, BYU, and 6 - 6 Notre Dame were such great teams in 2003 and 2004, or Fresno was such a great team this year.
Regan said:
posted on March 12, 2006 1:00 PM — 24.168.240.63 — link — abuse?
Chris (#14):
As far as the woodshed goes, I am from the South and that is a fairly common expression. I will forgive your ignorance. However, I must say that your point of "Mike Leach plays the same way the entire game regardless of the score" is just an attempt to cover up what the rest of the nation knows: an inferiority complex of being in the Big 12 South. You simply can't schedule 2-3 Division II cupcakes a year and ever expect to be taken seriously.
Also, the point of "every team knows he plays this way so they don't have to sign up to play us if they don't want to." is really juvenile in and of itself. Please don't act like you don't understand how the schedules are virtually out of everyone's hands (fans/players) and try to compensate for a weak argument with a weaker defense.
In 2002, Texas Tech was up at halftime over Clemson 30-2. When asked how he thought the game was going, Mike Leach said he was mad that his offense had not been more efficient. a------s like this really deserve a beating on behalf of all the kids that walked on at a DII school for fun and came away with a 77-3 loss.
I hope I never meet him....
Chris said:
posted on March 12, 2006 5:51 PM — 162.40.92.57 — link — abuse?
Tommie Trojan,
Your tirade against Bill Callahan is ridiculously premature. I have lived in Lincoln my entire life. Every member of my family has graduated from UNL and we have held season tickets for generations. The game of college football has changed and ever increasing speed on defense has mandated that Nebraska's offensive scheme evolve in order to remain on top of the sport. Yes Callahan's first year trying to install the new system with the old personnel was painful, how could it not be? His second season the Huskers improved and gelled in a huge way and finished very strong with wins against Colorado and Michigan and a top 5 and a top 20 recruiting class in his first two years.
It sounds to me like you know very little about the Huskers. Your statements are presumptuous and unwarranted. Give the Huskers a chance. Rome wasn't rebuilt in a day. But make no mistake the University of Nebraska will be back sooner than you naysayers think. Callahan has earned the respect of the players, the staff, the fans and the state. If you truly have spent any time in Lincoln you would know that that is no easy task considering all that has happened here. Trying to classify Callahan as one of the "most hated" is just plain stupid and does not reflect the opinions of Husker Nation.
BUCKFAMA said:
posted on March 12, 2006 11:26 PM — 68.213.112.249 — link — abuse?
BEARS BOYS....BAMA...I HATE EVERYTHING ABOUT ALABAMA. FROM THE TRAILER PARKS ON CAMPUS TO THE REDNECK LOSERS AT THE GAME. BEAR BRYANT IS THE REASON FOR MOST OF THE NCAA RULES WE HAVE NOW. HE WAS A CHEATER...HE TAUGHT THE COACHES ON HIS STAFF TO CHEAT. THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY EVERY COACH BAMA HAS HAD THAT PLAYED OR COACHED FOR THE BEAR HAS GOTTON THERE ASS IN HOT WATER WITH THE NCAA. THE PEOPLE IN LA (LOWER ALABAMA) HAVE BITCHED ABOUT FULMER FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND BLAMED THE TROUBLE ON HIM. IF THEY COULD COUNT IT WOULD BE EASY TO SEE THAT THE 5-6 VIOLATIONS THEY TRIED TO COVER UP CAUSED THEM THERE TROUBLE. JUST QUIT PAYING PLAYERS AND TELLING LIES...SHUT UP AND USE THE MONEY TO PAVE I-59 SOUTH SO I WANT BE SUCH A ROUGH RIDE DOWN THERE TO KICK UR ASS! MAKE JOKES AND LAUGH ABOUT FULMER IF U WANT TO BUT LOOK AT HIS RECORD AGAIST BAMA... SOME OF U MOUTH BREATHERS HAD KIDS IN JR HIGH THAT COULD NOT REMEBER A BAMA WIN AT HOME UNTIL LAST SEASON!! 1ST ONE IN T-TOWN SINCE ABOUT 1934 OR SO.... GOVOLS!!
sean said:
posted on March 13, 2006 2:00 PM — 209.82.168.215 — link — abuse?
Hate? How about Love? I Love this column! I haven't laughed this hard in a while. Some of your comments were great, especially the one about Musberger causing the suicide rate to go up. My secretary thinks I'm nuts in here laughing at this stuff.
I seriously dislike (that's almost hate for you Tennessee people) Larry Coker, but being a loyal Cane fan, I'll like him if they start winning again.
And I STILL hate Bobby BowdenCindy A. said:
posted on March 13, 2006 5:12 PM — 65.184.115.27 — link — abuse?
I can't believe that more people don't hate Bill Curry. My brother and I have to mute the TV when he's doing the color commentary. His analysis is either terribly obvious or terribly stupid in any case it's terribly annoying. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since TV is where old coaches who can no longer coach are sent out to pasture, and of all the OLD coaches on TV, he's the worst.
Mooka said:
posted on March 14, 2006 5:23 AM — 138.163.0.44 — link — abuse?
Regan,
Les Miles has one more year before I make my mind up about him. He was kinda suspect last year, but I can't say anything be/c under the circumstances he held the fort down pretty good.
I just can't believe everybody in the room didn't vote for Spurrier.
Brushpile Bill said:
posted on March 14, 2006 10:20 AM — 67.10.73.133 — link — abuse?
I hate guys who post under assumed names. That has to be Tommy Trojan hiding behind the SEC Fan moniker.
Who decided to include announcers under most hated coach/athlete? They deserve their own list.
Very impressive showing by Urban Meyer after only one season and a recruiting class, he must be doing something very right to get so much hate so soon.
I'd cast a vote for Callahan, but the longer he stays the better things will be for Husker Haters so I'll pass on that.
Cast all my votes for Dick Vitale
Tyrone Biggums said:
posted on March 14, 2006 6:16 PM — 24.181.104.44 — link — abuse?
Aaron Taylor just because he talks out of the side of his mouth. He reminds me of King Hippo from Mike Tyson, everytime he opens his mouth I want to hit him.
Maize and Blue said:
posted on March 14, 2006 7:53 PM — 68.51.70.56 — link — abuse?
Is Lloyd Carr going to voluntarily resign or have to be forced out? The last 2 meltdowns against Ohio State should be enough, but what about the Nebraska bowl game as well. The last 3 bowl games tell the whole story. The team is awful on defense. I agree with my main man (SEC) that the big ten, sec are pathetic against PAC 10 powerhouses. All the talent in the world at one of the top perennial schools, not much to show for it in the new millenium. Can I get a witness?
#1CANESfan said:
posted on March 15, 2006 10:49 AM — 147.70.153.72 — link — abuse?
#1 most hated-- lou holtz
#2 steve Spurrier
#3 Trev Alberts (who thought the "N" on his nebraska helmet stood for "knowledge")
#1 hated team - The Ohio state Cheateyes
#2 the Gators
#3 the Seminoles
#4 Notre Dame
#5 the VA tech Chokiesvol H8R said:
posted on March 15, 2006 12:50 PM — 199.227.176.247 — link — abuse?
The depth of my hatred for the Tennesse Volunteers knows no bounds and I hate Phil Fulmer with a white-hot intensity not unlike the sun. When I saw this poll, his name was the first that came to my mind before I even looked at the list of the eligible hated. I am begging my husband to get me a new license plate when my tags have to be renewed...VOL H8R. My only complaint is that VOL would have to be in capital letters which shows these sorry people some modicum of respect that they don't deserve
Jarred said:
posted on March 16, 2006 11:17 AM — 12.178.129.27 — link — abuse?
I hate any game announcers that talks about teams and games that have nothing to do with the game that is being played. For instance During an Alabama-Georgia game some loudmouth will be talking about Mich, ND, So Cal or Duke basketball(especiallly espn). What do they have to do with these teams? Absolutely nothing.
reddragon said:
posted on March 18, 2006 12:39 AM — 68.1.233.168 — link — abuse?
Regan (#44), first of all, Texas Tech is playing UTEP and TCU on the road this year. They do not play 2-3 Div II teams every year; last season there was a faux pas of sorts where the teams that Tech had scheduled backed-out or something so Tech scheduled those Div II schools. Plus a Div I team only receives credit for 2 games when playing 3 Div II teams, Leach just did that to get an extra home game. Prior to that, Tech had the following non-conference games (with alternating home games): New Mexico, TCU, SMU, Ole Miss, NC State. Get your facts straight before commenting next time.
Regan said:
posted on March 20, 2006 5:48 PM — 205.188.116.133 — link — abuse?
reddragon (#46):
Point taken, reddragon, I apologize for leaping to conclusions. I do believe, however, that regardless of the specifics, it could be stated that Texas Tech isn't well known for playing tremendous non-conference schedules. (Though in fairness, NC State and Mississippi were pretty good when those games were played.)
This isn't that big of an issue at all, since everyone does nowadays.
My issue was that Texas Tech plays the small teams and sends the kids home with 60-point losses. Maybe I've seen "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" too many times, but running up the score to the extent that Mike Leach has done is worthy of a trip to the nearest parking lot.
Here's a list of Texas Tech's recent wins where they scored over 50 points:
2005:
Florida Int'l (5-6): 56-3
Sam Houston State (non-IA): 80-3
Indiana State (non-IA): 63-7
Kansas State (5-6): 59-20
Texas A&M: 56-172004:
TCU (5-6): 70-35
Nebraska (5-6): 70-102003:
SMU (0-12): 58-10
Texas A&M (4-8) 59-28
Iowa State (2-10): 52-21
Baylor (3-9): 62-142002:
Missouri (5-7): 52-38
Baylor (3-9): 62-11
Clemson (7-6): 55-15The win against Clemson was the last time Texas Tech scored over 50 points against a team with a winning record. During that game, Leach simply claimed he was 'running his style of offense'. Running up the score has nothing to do with the 'style of offense' - running the football to wind down the clock is not a complicated concept.
IMHO, running up the score is classless to begin with. Putting 80 points on Sam Houston State? You've gotta be kidding me - someone's gotta be trying to compensate for something...
Buckeyes87 said:
posted on April 2, 2006 9:49 PM — 71.50.35.32 — link — abuse?
The only reason someone could hate Jim Tressel or the Buckeyes is because:
1. They owned Miami in Tempe
2. Michigan gets whomped and
3. They are going to do it again this year.I HATE, hate, hAte, haTe, hatE, HATE BRENT MUSHMOUTH. He calls like all of OSU's games now and it is so annoying. I mute him. He is that bad. You think he would know that it was Josh Huston, not JOHN Huston after 12 games...
Buckeyes87 said:
posted on April 2, 2006 9:52 PM — 71.50.35.32 — link — abuse?
You can't spell either Michigan Man... It's okay after that ass whipping we did you the last five years, I forgive your ignorance. Maybe if John Navarre got on Game Day you wouldn't complain? Game is in Columbus this year, Tressel isn't Leach so we won't hang 80 on you, maybe just 50.
Martin said:
posted on April 4, 2006 4:45 PM — 68.35.200.69 — link — abuse?
He's hated because he has been so successful. He's hated by fans of schools who want a Bobby Bowden, or think they already have one. Basically, because he is the winningest coach in DI history.
P.S. I'll bet some people will respond with the same "it's cause he's a *good 'ol boy,*" nonsense, but let's face it: team fans will always look for reasons to trash their rivals (or whoever's on top). It's part of what college football has become, sadly. (admitedly, I am guilty of it myself)
decagator said:
posted on April 7, 2006 1:38 PM — 169.139.1.20 — link — abuse?
Easy list to make...
Most Hated People,Places, and Things....
1.Stinkin' Canes Fans
2.Nole Marching Band
3.Georgia Bulldog Bark
4.Bama Tide Boxes on sticks(cmon think of something new)
5.Rocky Top
6.FSU chief whateverhisnameis and the stupid horse
7.Did I mention stinkin' canes fans? The ones that speak english...Martin said:
posted on April 12, 2006 8:15 PM — 68.35.200.69 — link — abuse?
Decagator,
His name is Chief Osceola and the horse's name is Renegade.
I've never heard of the "Nole Marching Band," but I have heard of the Marching Chiefs, the organization of which I am a member, the band Sports Illustrated dubbed "The Band that never lost a hald-time show." I don't know why you would hate us, especially second to cane fans. Quite frankly, I'm flattered. But if you'd like to see us perform, I invite you to any of our Home games next year, we have eight of them. You might find out why we are called the "World Renown" Marching Chiefs.
Martin
blueman said:
posted on April 13, 2006 7:45 PM — 12.240.80.204 — link — abuse?
My votes (as if you care)
Coach: Bobby Bowden... the antithesis of what a COLLEGE football coach should be. (i.e. "The Anti-Joe Pa")
Broadcaster: Trev Alberts... always pimping for the major programs, and prone to ridiculous facial contortions when expressing disagreement with his colleagues.
FSU0897 said:
posted on April 13, 2006 8:29 PM — 12.227.149.133 — link — abuse?
Decagator must be in Gainesville. That town is full of illiterate rednecks. I've heard you guys speak "English" there and quite frankly, Spanish is easier to understand. You guys make Jeff Foxworthy look articulate.
The only good things to come out of Gainesville is I-75 and Gatorade.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 15, 2006 5:00 PM — 68.94.175.175 — link — abuse?
The most hated announcers
1. Keith Jackson
2.That ex QB from the pac-10
3. Macavick-Why listen to a loser
Worst network
1. A.B.C.
Worst fans
1. Arkansas
2. U.S.C.
Worst songs
1. U.S.C.
2. O.U.
3. Texas A.& M.
Poor sports-Matt Leinart-
Best Coaches ,Players, Fans U.T.-AustinTomCat said:
posted on April 15, 2006 5:52 PM — 68.94.175.175 — link — abuse?
Best home feild advantage
1. U.S.C.---Rose Bowl
2. Ohio State---Horseshoe
3. Texas A&M----Kyle feild
4. Oklahoma State---Bone Pickens
5. Missouri------Missu Memorial Stadium
6. University of Texas--Floyd Casy Stadium-Waco
7. University of Texas-Reliant Stadium-Houston
8. University of Texas-Cotton Bowl- Dallas
9. University of Texas-Rice Stadium-Houston
10. D.K.R. Memorial Stadium--Austin Texas11-2 11-2 10-3 11-1 13-0 Hookem
Jake Neilson said:
posted on April 23, 2006 10:27 PM — 71.213.10.88 — link — abuse?
I ABSOLUTELY HATE THE university of utah they think just because they had an undefeated season with "urban myer" that they are the greatest...well i got one thing to say HES GONE AND AINT NEVER KOMING BACK SO RETURN TO YOUR OLD WAYS YOUR NEVER GONNA BE THE SAME its all about the cougars...oh and i also hate that lame qb from ucla that was suposed to go to BYU but didnt and traded on us for them...hes a dick I HATE THE UTES AND I HATE THAT DICK HEAD GO BYU BRONCO MENDENHALL IS FREAKIN AWSOME
bucknuts said:
posted on April 25, 2006 3:36 AM — 65.9.118.67 — link — abuse?
I Hate any thing texas. One player, one player alone temporarily relieved the texas football program from mediocrity. And now Vinnie is gone. Boo Hoo. sorry all you gun toting politically ignorant meathead rednecks you suck again.
A close second is Miwaaaaami. 2002, tempe, replay the video your db has gambles jersey before the ball is in the air, weather its holding or pass interference its 1st down BUCKEYES. Then TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES and thats all she wrote. Face it the gang bangers got beat by a bunch of "slow midwestern boys" GO BUCKS Bow to the nutsSteve said:
posted on April 30, 2006 9:46 PM — 70.57.188.79 — link — abuse?
If we are talking about fans that are most hated and the most disrespectful the trophy would have to go to Colorado. They like to spit at you, key up any vehicle that has out of state plates and throw things at players on the field. Maybe that's so they can give there team an advantage to win a game. Way to go jackasses you should get rid or the buff and get a jackass instead!!!!
Chris said:
posted on May 10, 2006 9:32 AM — 67.66.240.236 — link — abuse?
College football is the greatest sport alive today? youve got the sec who is turning the bcs upside down and you have the big 12 who is the most dominant confrence in the college football world every year it seems like a big 12 team goes to the national championship.
The Other Chris said:
posted on May 10, 2006 10:44 AM — 204.137.64.101 — link — abuse?
Steve, you hit the nail on the head in regards to CU! I have been to many college football games at many stadiums across many conferences in the past 30 years, and Colorado fans are hands down the most pathetic, unsportsmanlike, hate-filled crybabies in the nation. I have been accosted several times at Folsom field and barely get out of that stadium alive each time. F*** the Buffs!
So Cal Clippers said:
posted on May 10, 2006 7:58 PM — 204.62.104.221 — link — abuse?
TomCat, go back to the "Entertainment" sites CLOWN.
Are you being facetious? Are youre little lists in Reverse order or something?
Keith Jackson - first off, he's one of the most beloved sports figures in Any Sport, All-Time!
Matt Leinart CAME BACK for his Senior season!!! From a COLLEGE football fan's perspective, theres nothing you can take from that guy - Standup all the way, one of the all-timer careers.Texas fans... actually Texas People in general are some of the most ANNOYING in the country, they may be Tied with New York People.
The Mayor said:
posted on May 10, 2006 8:40 PM — 24.23.202.200 — link — abuse?
Tom Cat #81,
USC plays home games in the Coliseum, UCLA plays in the Rose Bowl dufus. If you're referring to this years Rose Bowl, it was pretty evenly split between UT and USC fans.
Also, that EX Pac 10 Quarterback that you despise is only an NFL Hall of Famer and more importantly a Fighting Duck legend. Trashing Keith Jackson is beyond lame.
I will say that I disagree with So Cal Clippers, I love Texas, especially Austin (Berkeley East). I travel extensively to Dallas (not many Texans here, mostly corporate transplants), Houston, San Antonio as well, nothing but great people. Can't say the same for LA.
So Cal Clippers said:
posted on May 10, 2006 8:46 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
"TomCat", USC's homefield is the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, not the Rose Bowl.
Steve (86), most hated/disrespected Trophy has to be Alabama's 1973 Title - they lost straight up to Undefeated Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl and still "Split" the Championship (similar Joke-Titles are Texas 1970 Title, Bama 1964, Tennessee's 1951)
So Cal Clippers said:
posted on May 10, 2006 8:55 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
I like Austin, San Antonio too, actually... But the annoying-Factor that radiates from Texans when they take every opportunity to mention Texas is only matched by New Yorkans talking up New York.
Coach Brown, I like too, but this team essentially did better when he didnt coach; ei Vince Young
Defensive Minded Nebraskan said:
posted on May 11, 2006 8:06 AM — 68.13.180.209 — link — abuse?
Most hated day... most hated team... and most hated coach all rolled into one. Texas Tech beat Nebraska for the first time in school history... Nebraska took its worst beating in school history... and i lost (tore to shreds) my favorite Husker shirt. When i thought i would get revenge what happens?? Lakevin Smith, a DT, gets an interception, and moments later gets stripped... i can understand though, he was trying to do the right thing. BAM! Huskers lose twice in a row to a team that we've never lost to! Leach... do what your good at... suck on something! Texas Tech players that played in that game... fishy, very fishy ( i seen 0 TTU players get up alone.. always had help, and never bent thier knees... now i'm not saying they did something to get an edge... but very fishy (that was the first lose by the way)) I HATE TTU... AND THAT DAMN GAY HORSEMAN TOO!
AU03 said:
posted on May 11, 2006 9:55 AM — 205.255.224.10 — link — abuse?
SoCal, I cannot believe you'd forget Alabama's 1978 title as a "joke" title- USC beat BAMA in Birmingham during the regular season, and BAMA "split" the title with USC.
Another "joke" title was BAMA's 1941- they were shut out twice in conference play that year. BAMA claims it as one of their "12," though.
Gerald said:
posted on May 12, 2006 3:06 PM — 216.113.128.239 — link — abuse?
So Cal Clips:
Perhaps Alabama's 73 title was a "makeup call"? And you would have to add BYU in 1984 as a joke title; they didn't beat a single ranked team and barely got by 6 - 6 Michigan in the Holiday Bowl.
And please, cool it with how USC plays in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and not the Rose Bowl. I understand that Los Angeles is almost 500 square miles (see, Wikipedia can make even us SEC fans look smart!) but seriously now. Are you going to claim that USC did not have a decided advantage against Texas in that game, or that it really matters whether you guys play USC in the Coliseum or the Rose Bowl? Going across town does not make it a "road game" or even a "neutral site" in terms of its physical and emotional effects on the players. When you guys beat Michigan for the national title in 2003, where playing in L.A. was a big deal for Michigan (the plane ride, the hotel rooms, the beach, the California sun), the Southern Cal players felt right at home in a familiar environment, and I would guarantee that the vast majority of the tickets went to USC - loving locals.
Whenever USC plays in L.A., it is a home game. Period. So, the fact that you guys have UCLA in your division means one less road game a year.
AU03 said:
posted on May 12, 2006 3:37 PM — 205.255.224.10 — link — abuse?
So Cal-
How could you forget BAMA's 1978 title? Aren't you a USC fan? Also, BAMA's 1941 title was a joke- what entity awards NC's for being shut out, twice, in conference games? Anser: The Football Thesaurus
In BAMA's defense they did get screwed out a title in 1966- when ND played Michigan State to a tie to win the NC. BAMA went undefeated, including a blowout over Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl. Notre Dame didn't play a bowl game- they were too cool for that back then.
Tomcat said:
posted on May 13, 2006 2:15 AM — 66.142.91.46 — link — abuse?
Hey bucknuts see you in Austin looking foward to another big time game. So Cal Clippers I know were the Colisem is L.A. right? thank you Gerald.
Sorry Mayor, Keith Jackson and Dan Fouts are totally bias Pac-10 guys. They are good announcers for certain teams. So-Cal I intentionaly placed my list in my order and I know were your home feild is, I've never been to N.Y. I live south of our nations capitol Austin. Been to L.A.,London, Paris,Rome,Madrid, Athens Etc. Etc. The deed to our property is handwritten in Spanish.The original owner died in the Alamo.I'm 8th generation native Texan and proud of it. Sold 33 head of cattle today
Hookem-Horns
worst Fans #1 Colorado Thanks Steve
#2 U.S.C.
Best announcers
#1 Craig Way
So-Cal That was a cheap shot on Matt couldn't help that one. I was refering to his comments after the game.Quote " I still think we have a better team" sorry but don't we play the game to determine that? Rose Bowl 06 you had the announcers, The media, the refs, the timekeepers and the home feild advantage.
11-2 11-2 10-3 11-1 13-0 AdiosTomcat said:
posted on May 14, 2006 3:21 AM — 66.142.91.46 — link — abuse?
Hey bucknuts- You are nuts You said one player temporarily revived a medeorce team? We won in your house, against your three pro linebackers and your two pro defensive backs. Football is a team sport. Texas has always had a winning team , accept maybe one year during the Mackavick era.
You said you hate Texas, I feel sorry for you for I do not hate Ohio. You said that we are a bunch of gun toting polically ignorant meathead rednecks? As far as gun toting you've got me there, but the politically ignorant part. All I can say is that you a the ignorant one. Texas is a very open minded society with alot of different cultural influences.To sterotype an entire population is redneck. Come on down to Austin in September, I'll be at the big tailgate party. We will save you a cold Shiner.
11-2 11-2 10-3 11-1 13-0
HOOKEM-HORNSRock the Swamp said:
posted on May 14, 2006 12:02 PM — 152.163.100.196 — link — abuse?
Martin you Noles are a bunch of fools. Who throws a flaming spear into their own logo? And jason u just dont like us because we are the LOUDEST and ROWDIEST fans there is, who cares about fans having class? THIS IS SEC football!
GO GATORS!!!!!!!Tomcat said:
posted on May 14, 2006 10:53 PM — 66.142.91.46 — link — abuse?
Hey Mooka I was just joking around with my list. I did not include Death Valley or the Swamp or many others. I was refering to places that the Longhorns play, and our closest games were at the Rose Bowl, Kyle Feild, The Horseshoe, and Boone Pickens last year. All of those Stadiums are tough places to play.This year we will be on the road again and Nebraska get ready.I should not of included Rice stadium in Houston, we will play at Reliant.I felt sorry for the Owls last time we went down there.Alot of UT fans in Houston. Hopefully they will inprove with their new offensive coordinator Major Applewhite.
Hookem-HornsMartin said:
posted on May 15, 2006 6:44 AM — 69.252.188.184 — link — abuse?
Rock the Swamp,
Heaven forbid a pre-game ceremony have any depth of ceremony or history. Personally, I prefer Osceola's unconquered to Albert and Alberta holding hands as they walk to the middle of the field and give eachother a kiss.juicy said:
posted on May 15, 2006 2:28 PM — 74.225.41.4 — link — abuse?
Funny thing is no matter what, Spearchuckers and Gaytors gotta hide when a HURRICANE comes to town!
It's incredible to be a MIAMI HURRICANE!
You wish you were a MIAMI HURRICANE!MIAMI-- 5 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS,
THE REST OF FLORIDA-- 3.DON'T FORGET YOUR PLACE.
So Cal Clippers said:
posted on June 2, 2006 3:48 PM — 204.62.104.211 — link — abuse?
Gerald...
BYU's 1984 Title - see there's serious room for debate with the Titles that were awarded in the years that Championship Selection Organizations (the Polls, the Ratings systems, etc) didNT account for EVERY game, meaning the years when they excluded the Bowl results.
-- The Coaches Poll changed, not til 1974; the Very Next season after the 1973 Alabama farce-of-a-Title debacal. There was no more "pretending" that Bowl games were merely "exibition games" like they "actually" were in the early 1900's. There were coaches/fans/media pretending since the Michigan 1947 AP Poll Re-count AFTER the Rose Bowl... 1947, there was precedence set way back then.1984, both Polls counted the Bowl results, and an Undefeated BYU won both Titles. Questioning BYU's Title would lead you to the No. 2 team that year... Washington (which won the Helms Title), who might have had a better arguement if they didnt have a LOSS.
So Cal Clippers said:
posted on June 2, 2006 4:23 PM — 204.62.104.211 — link — abuse?
Tomcat & Gerald...
speaking of "pretending"... Tomcat never made a reference to the Texas-USC 2005/06 Rose Bowl. Either he didnt make it clear or the guy made a mistake, lets not pretend; refered to the Rose Bowl as USC's "home feild".Gerald, I corrected the guy and moved on, I didnt press it. And I wasnt the only one that made the correction. Dont try to make it seem like I dont or wouldnt recognize that USC playing in Los Angeles would be an "advantage". Now I'll be clear, USC facing Texas in the Rose Bowl (or Michigan, or Miami, or etc) is an "advantage" for USC.
But Gerald, I explicitly asked Tomcat if he was being "facetious" about his other post with the lists -- if anything, Gerald, you shoulda picked up on that (if you were gonna jump in with assumptions)So Cal Clippers said:
posted on June 2, 2006 4:57 PM — 204.62.104.211 — link — abuse?
Not to stir things up, but this is sorta what I'm talking about (in post 93, bout Texas folk).
People, whats "our nations capitol" ?
And what group is more vocaly "proud" of simply being born in a geographic designation?
Oh so proud... didnt accomplish something, it didnt take any of you effort, but they'll tell anyone, everyone, every chance they get, just how "proud" they are... over and over.
-- Whats the definition of False-Pride?------- referencing this previous post --------
Tomcat says:
So-Cal I intentionaly placed my list in my order and I know were your home feild is, I've never been to N.Y. I live south of our nations capitol Austin. Been to L.A.,London, Paris,Rome,Madrid, Athens Etc. Etc. I'm 8th generation native Texan and proud of it. So-Cal That was a cheap shot on Matt couldn't help that one.------------------------
While Im rehashing old stuff... thread/posts 86, 92, 96, 97, I misread Steve's post 86
David said:
posted on June 4, 2006 1:50 AM — 67.35.234.60 — link — abuse?
to Post (#78)
I liked FSU's basketball band, i heard yall play in Denver this past year (i am a member of LA Tech's Hoop Troop) yall had an awesome sound....and to hear yall had over 400 in the marching band....dang.
yall were pretty friendly after the game too.....BAMAFORLIFE said:
posted on June 17, 2006 10:58 AM — 65.222.158.132 — link — abuse?
Phil Fulmer tops my list. This guy is a dirty snake in the grass. Let me throw some history on you, He undermined Coach Johnny Majors and got him runned out of town. This guy will piont fingers at everyone but himself and fire the whole coaching staff before he takes the blame for a losing sesson. This guy makes my blood boil!
ATLBUCKEYE said:
posted on July 10, 2006 4:02 PM — 169.137.16.111 — link — abuse?
Whats good Tomcat,
Although I am a buckeye fan, I will side with you on your point about the diversity in Texas. I have been there several times and as far as rednecks go, Ohio may have just as many! Anywayz, everyone knows the reason that the buckeyes lost the big one to Texas is due to the starter at the time JZ or (Justin Zwick). Anyone with a brain who watched that game knows that had we stuck with our TRUE starter (Troy Smith) we definitely would have tapped that ass. Bottom line coaching and the wrong qb cost us that game in September. Bet it wont be the same this year though. Buckeyes by 2-3 touchdons easily!!!!!Tomcat said:
posted on July 19, 2006 2:16 AM — 68.91.91.48 — link — abuse?
Hey ATLBUCK Looking foward to another great game in Austin.It was between 102 and 107 today in the shade. The Horns were working out in the heat. Wasnt that Troy Smith that got sacked in the end zone for a saftey?
Got to appreciate a head to head matchup from two traditional powerhouses early in the season.
Hookem-Hornslawdog42 said:
posted on July 22, 2006 6:12 PM — 68.19.6.178 — link — abuse?
Sounds like there are a lot of Bama haters out there. Prima Faciae evidence of a great program. Try as hard as you can to discredit the national championships but it all sounds like pre-pubescent jealousy to me. Only USC is even close. I know it chews like rawhide to you haters but LIVE WITH IT.
Roll Tide!
bringbradyback go blue said:
posted on July 24, 2006 10:21 PM — 216.46.211.199 — link — abuse?
Buckeyes gona torch texas!
And then Mich is FINALLY gona get rear end movin and torch buckeyesMOST HATED PLAY=LAST YEARS MICH OHIO GAME,WIDE RECEIVER WHATEVER HIS NAME WAS TOOK A BREAK OUT OF BOUNDS AND THEN RE-ENTERED THE PLAYING FIELD TO MAKE THE GAME WINNING CATCH,JUST LIKE MR.CHEATY MCSWEATERVEST TRAIN TRESSEL!!!!!!GOBLUE THE ONLY BLUE "HAIL TO THE VICTORS"
Bring Brady Back MgoBlue said:
posted on July 31, 2006 4:28 PM — 216.46.209.221 — link — abuse?
If carr loses the "GAME" this year I hope they replace him with a certain BO Schembeckler I am not sure if you have heard of him or not.
And if you have heard of him I am sure you do not like to recall him!
Maybe bo could keep his team playing in the fourth quarter,as you will recall last year mich led "THE OHIO ST.U" in the fourth with 6:45 to play 21-12,so you see it was a late Ohio st. comeback to win,so watch out,this year the Buckeyes might not be able to put together another comeback!
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ute4ever said:
posted on March 7, 2006 6:57 PM — 70.58.167.161 — link — abuse?Is there a more annoying analyst than Craig James? I'm surprised he didn't make your final cut.