When did the networks think it is a better idea to show the grody players between plays instead of the cheerleaders?
Inquiring minds want to know! :)
Eagler
Probably to get more females to watch.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 01, 2022, 04:03:46 PM
Seems like it took forever for college football season to get here.
Now, I have to make sure I savor it, because it also seems like it is done in a flash.
Folks, what are your teams?
I'm hoping that my beloved Michigan Wolverines do well. :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on September 01, 2022, 04:32:35 PM
I've seen predictions of 6 wins as well as 10 wins for Tennessee this season, we shall see. If they can get by Florida and Kentucky, they have a decent chance of winning the East. Let's see how this post ages lol.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 02, 2022, 12:05:21 AM
The Vols looked very good tonight. Easier game, yes, but did look good.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on September 02, 2022, 08:23:17 AM
We Are!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: ACE on September 02, 2022, 02:16:23 PM
My Tennessee Vols looked superb. Albeit playing ball state. Still a convincing win. We used to barely win these games. Now we blow them out. Next week should be a proper challenge!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Dichotomy on September 02, 2022, 04:41:21 PM
My Tennessee Vols looked superb. Albeit playing ball state. Still a convincing win. We used to barely win these games. Now we blow them out. Next week should be a proper challenge!
Go, Vols! :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on September 10, 2022, 07:28:55 AM
Some good games on tap today. I think objectively, the best matchup is UT at Pitt. I'm also intrigued at Arkansas's game as well as Texas Tech. Is Florida really this good? BYU Baylor has the makings of an embarrassment for the Cougars, in my opinion. Finally, as much as I hate Bama, wouldn't a stomping of Texas be fun?
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Shuffler on September 10, 2022, 12:56:06 PM
So far Bama has played poorly. Lots of penalties.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Dichotomy on September 10, 2022, 05:20:37 PM
Seems like it took forever for college football season to get here.
Now, I have to make sure I savor it, because it also seems like it is done in a flash.
Folks, what are your teams?
I'm hoping that my beloved Michigan Wolverines do well. :aok
In order
TCU UT Wisconsin
I do like the Wolves though and as long as they're not against one of my teams I pull for them. That said I didn't watch any today as I wound up working most of the day.
That said, mark it, in 1993 and 1994 I bought custom Dallas Cowboys jerseys and they won the SB (don't jack with me if I got the years wrong okay?). The next year I didn't and they bonked. The following year I bought another one and they won. So I have two brand new ones (home and away) hanging up over there *points* so lay your bets down now boys. I did email Jerry a few times about me being the good luck charm and all he had to do was send me a new jersey every year but he ignored me LOL
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: ACE on September 10, 2022, 09:13:24 PM
Great road win for the vols. Good teams win bad games.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Shuffler on September 10, 2022, 10:48:30 PM
Poo A&M needs to use one of their other QBs. King had 97 yards today... was throwing at the ground mostly.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 11, 2022, 02:45:47 AM
Exciting Tennessee/Pitt game. Tennessee looked a bit rough in spots, but they won in the end. Go Vols.
I felt bad for Pitt with so many injuries suffered during the game.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on September 11, 2022, 09:47:28 AM
Nebraska now has a job opening for football head coach.
Frost isn't the good guy many folks seem to think he is, especially those from Nebraska.
Remember Lawrence Phillips? The running back that beat up his former g/f and dragged her down the steps by her hair? Frost was banging her and hid in a closet while Phillips beat that poor girl.
The coach at the time, Tom Osborne, repeatedly warned Frost to stay away from other players girlfriends.
Frost is from a small town called Wood River and broke most of the state high school passing records. He chose to go to Stanford to play for Bill Walsh for a perceived better shot at the NFL but Walsh made him a safety so Frost left Stanford and went to Nebraska where Osborne let him play quarterback. Oddly enough, he spent 6 years in the NFL (4 different teams) as a safety.
Rumors abound about his (and other coaches) antics after games at a bar in Lincoln called Gate 25, Cannabis, hookers, bar girls, and heavy bouts of drinking are all part of the rumors. Interesting tidbit, one of the owners of the bar is one of Frost's good friends and one of the folks that convinced Frost to go coach in Lincoln, Matt Davison.
There are reports that Frost's wife has left him and that he's been maintaining an apartment in Omaha.
Frost went 16-31 while head coach in Lincoln and the last 9 or 10 games in a row that were losses were by one score. An NCAA record. He didn't have a single winning season while at Nebraska.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 12, 2022, 11:24:36 PM
It was a wild weekend of football.
Perennial #1 Alabama nearly lost to unranked Texas. #6 Texas A&M lost to Appalachian State. #8 Notre Dame lost to Marshall. #9 Baylor lost to #21 BYU. #12 Florida lost to #20 Kentucky. #17 Pitt lost to #24 Tennessee (Go, Vols!) #19 Wisconsin lost to unranked Washington State. #25 Houston lost to unranked Texas Tech.
Nebraska lost to Georgia Southern, and Nebraska's coach lost his job. Iowa was in another super-low-scoring game (lost to Iowa State, 7-10). Rutgers scored 66 points in a game. Bowling Green and Eastern Kentucky game had 7 overtimes.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 13, 2022, 01:10:41 AM
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Dichotomy on September 13, 2022, 05:45:41 AM
TCU won. I'm happy
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 19, 2022, 07:28:34 AM
Tennessee keeps moving up. Go, Vols! :aok
They play Alabama and Georgia later, which will be tough.
Also, they play Kentucky, which is looking good this year so far.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 19, 2022, 07:37:57 AM
Nebraska imploded. Head coach Frost gone. Defensive coordinator gone.
The weird thing is that they fired the head coach now instead of on October 1st. If they had waited 2 weeks, it would have saved them $7 million.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on September 19, 2022, 07:43:26 AM
Nebraska imploded. Head coach Frost gone. Defensive coordinator gone.
The weird thing is that they fired the head coach now instead of on October 1st. If they had waited 2 weeks, it would have saved them $7 million.
No idea what they are thinking. Why bring a new coach on just to get stomped by OU? What is there to lose to give him one more game? Then, you bring on the new coach for Rutgers, maybe start his tenure with a good performance and a win.
UT/Florida this weekend, game of the week I'd say. Edge Tennessee.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 19, 2022, 10:14:54 PM
UT Florida is the game of the week. Close second is Arkansas A&M.
Yeah, it could get ugly for my Gators. It's hard to win with a running QB who refuses to run.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: shotgunneeley on September 24, 2022, 09:35:49 PM
God I am mad, big time mad right now. Hard to say if A&M were better, but we definitely made some severe goofs to set us back. I think we had the guy who made the initial fumble recovery stopped, but they let the play continue long enough for him to pass it on to the scorer.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oboe on September 24, 2022, 11:54:51 PM
Minnesota looked amazing today. Blowout win over 21st ranked Mich St 34-7 on the road, without their leading WR.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on September 25, 2022, 06:11:48 AM
Yeah, it could get ugly for my Gators. It's hard to win with a running QB who refuses to run.
Well, it shouldn't have been as interesting as it was. Great to be a Tennessee Vol. Dominated the second half. Probably have some humble pie next week against Bama, but for now I'll enjoy beating Floroda. Love to hate Florida.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: 1stpar3 on September 25, 2022, 06:39:04 AM
Well, it shouldn't have been as interesting as it was. Great to be a Tennessee Vol. Dominated the second half. Probably have some humble pie next week against Bama, but for now I'll enjoy beating Floroda. Love to hate Florida.
I REBUKE YE, SATAN....oh wait..you are on MY SIDE :rofl Sorry, been a minute, since I had this much Optimism in UT FB Season? Recovering "Married a Bama Fan" TN Volunteer :D🤣 Sik em Smokey :old: I concur...Its been a while, since we have this much momentum/optimism before a Smokie vs Tide scented, CharminToilete Paper Roll :rofl Yeah, maybe Humble Pie...but its still PIE...and so far, its tasting ok! :rofl
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: RUSH1 on September 25, 2022, 08:35:47 AM
Well, it shouldn't have been as interesting as it was. Great to be a Tennessee Vol. Dominated the second half. Probably have some humble pie next week against Bama, but for now I'll enjoy beating Floroda. Love to hate Florida.
Yeah, two wins over the last 18 years has got to be tough to swallow. Enjoy for now though, our defense won't be scattered with non-Florida like (Mullen) talent for long.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on September 26, 2022, 06:11:59 AM
Yeah, two wins over the last 18 years has got to be tough to swallow. Enjoy for now though, our defense won't be scattered with non-Florida like (Mullen) talent for long.
I am enjoying it. Got to hurt worse to lose to a cupcake you beat every year. And then lose to Tennessee. Let's hope it turns in to 6 more losses for the Gators.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on September 26, 2022, 08:17:19 AM
Always gold. :rofl
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on September 26, 2022, 09:59:11 AM
I am enjoying it. Got to hurt worse to lose to a cupcake you beat every year. And then lose to Tennessee. Let's hope it turns in to 6 more losses for the Gators.
Except Kentucky is no longer a cupcake. Stoops has done a good job there.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Arlo on September 26, 2022, 03:12:52 PM
We were pretty excited about this.
Almost made up for the homecoming loss for my old high school. :(
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on September 26, 2022, 04:04:44 PM
Except Kentucky is no longer a cupcake. Stoops has done a good job there.
I don't think beating Florida 2 years in a row qualifies a team as being a good team, necessarily. They have been better the past couple years, though. Maybe next season, the Gators can go to Louisville and show them what's up. The good news is, there's no way they lose to Eastern Washington, right?
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on September 27, 2022, 10:45:34 AM
4-0 record so far
ROLL TIDE !!!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on September 27, 2022, 10:52:11 AM
:salute
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: RUSH1 on September 27, 2022, 01:10:56 PM
I don't think beating Florida 2 years in a row qualifies a team as being a good team, necessarily. They have been better the past couple years, though. Maybe next season, the Gators can go to Louisville and show them what's up. The good news is, there's no way they lose to Eastern Washington, right?
I never claimed that they were world-beaters now, only that they are not a cupcake like in years past. Lexington.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on September 27, 2022, 02:24:51 PM
IN
Before the lock
ROLL TIDE
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on September 27, 2022, 04:01:09 PM
I never claimed that they were world-beaters now, only that they are not a cupcake like in years past. Lexington.
Lexington, good call. I was drinking whiskey and watching baseball when I wrote it, Louisville on the brain. :lol
Just Gator-beaters, got it :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 01, 2022, 08:41:30 AM
Couple of good games lined up today. Bama and Arkansas has been circled since the summer, would like to see Arkansas impress after that disappointing loss last week. UK Ole Miss will be good, I am thinking we are going to see just how mediocre Kentucky is. Expecting UGA to win by about 35. State and Clemson may just be the game of the week, but I fear for State. I don't think they are a top 10 team and that will be exposed today.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 01, 2022, 10:13:44 AM
I'm looking forward to Michigan vs. Iowa, with Iowa's #1 defense, to see how Michigan's new QB and new OC's do.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 01, 2022, 03:17:52 PM
Michigan overwhelmed them. Pretty good game in Oxford today. Kentucky is not a top 10 team, as predicted. Still I trigger by State and Clemson. Bama seems to be rolling already.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on October 01, 2022, 07:42:53 PM
5-0
ROLL TIDE !
:salute
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: shotgunneeley on October 01, 2022, 09:56:53 PM
Well it was a fun 20 minutes anyway. I think Alabama is beatable, they are going to have a tough second half of the season. Hate to see anyone injured, but they were pretty hapless without Bryce Young - all of the points they scored in the second half were essentially the results of three break-away runs for over 70 yard each. Giving up big plays and not being able to capitalize offensively in the red zone cooked us.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 02, 2022, 08:14:05 AM
I think only Georgia can beat them. Tennessee gets to play both of them and then watch the likes of Clemson or Michigan play in the playoff.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 02, 2022, 10:08:50 AM
Tennessee has a very tough road. But --
Bryce Young might not be 100% for the game; and Georgia didn't look great vs. Kent State and Missouri.
Buckeyes are doing OK. They slipped a little yesterday though by only winning by 39.
Har har. Can't wait for the world to end when OSU struggles in 1 game. :)
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on October 05, 2022, 02:26:38 PM
Next
Texas A & M
ROLL TIDE !!!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Elfie on October 05, 2022, 03:37:41 PM
Nebraska fired their "Golden Child" Scott Frost (that guy disgusts me), named another ex-NU quarterback as interim Head Coach (Mickey Joseph, brother of former Denver Bronco's HC Vance Joseph) who then fired the DC Erik Chinander.
Under Frost we'd likely be 1-4 now instead of 2-3 but we'll see how the rest of the season goes. The game vs Indiana showed promise (NU victory, 35-21) because the players never quit, their on field intensity didn't seem to waver no matter what happened.
The downside? They were penalized 13 times...
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Elfie on October 05, 2022, 03:38:40 PM
Nebraska fired their "Golden Child" Scott Frost (that guy disgusts me)
I don't follow Nebraska much. Why do people dislike Frost so much other than Nebraska's win/loss ratio?
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 05, 2022, 10:53:02 PM
Bizarre bad news for my beloved Wolverines.
With about 4 minutes left in the Michigan/Iowa game, Michigan punted. During that play, two starters on special teams, the gunner and the long snapper, who are roommates, suffered season-ending knee injuries. They happened at about the same location on the field. One of them was even an open-field non-contact torn ACL.
That is some bizarrely horrible luck.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Elfie on October 05, 2022, 11:48:42 PM
I don't follow Nebraska much. Why do people dislike Frost so much other than Nebraska's win/loss ratio?
Remember Lawrence Phillips? Lawrence beat up his ex-g/f because Frost had been banging her, while Frost hid in a closet... Phillips drug that poor woman down the stairs by her hair...while Frost hid in a closet... Multiple times Frost had to be told to stay away from other players wives/girlfriends by the head coach at the time, Tom Osborne.
He went to high school in Wood River Nebraska where he broke most of the high school passing records and Osborne tried to recruit him but Frost wanted to play qb in the NFL so he went to play for George Walsh at Stanford. After Walsh moved him to safety he pouted and left for Nebraska where he was assured he could play qb.
People still blame him for not winning the national title in 96 due to his poor performance vs Arizona St in Tempe that year. A title that year would have meant four in a row, 94, 95, 96 and 97. Those guys would have been legendary.
Interestingly enough he got drafted after the 97 season and played for 4 teams in 6 years...as a safety... If he'd have stayed with Walsh he'd probably have had a fantastic NFL career as a safety, his loss though.
During his stint at Nebraska there were lots of rumors going around and at least some of them were true, like him being late for practice and hanging out with young women that were not his wife (strippers and prostitutes) at a bar in Lincoln that Matt Davison is part owner of. (SomethingGate, I forget what exactly atm) Davison was a wideout during Nebraska's glory days and he was the one that caught the ball for a touchdown in the Missouri game that year. Except, it wasn't a catch because another player (Nebraska) prevented it from hitting the groud by kicking it up into the air just enough for Davis to grab it. Referees missed that one. Frost and Davison are best friends and Davison ended up as an Associate Athletic Director shortly after Frost was hired.
And to add a few cherries to the top? Frost made $35 million in just over 4 years as head coach with a win/loss record of 16-31.
Personally, I haven't liked the bawstud since he went to Stawnfud and for purely personal reasons I absolutely loathe people that cheat on their loved ones.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Elfie on October 05, 2022, 11:59:41 PM
With about 4 minutes left in the Michigan/Iowa game, Michigan punted. During that play, two starters on special teams, the gunner and the long snapper, who are roommates, suffered season-ending knee injuries. They happened at about the same location on the field. One of them was even an open-field non-contact torn ACL.
That is some bizarrely horrible luck.
Indeed it is.
More bizarrely horrible luck.
Years ago (85/86 I think) a Nebraska I-back torn his ACL and didn't play again until the next fall. He took the opening kickoff and tore the ACL in the other knee ending his football career.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Dichotomy on October 08, 2022, 02:50:33 PM
EEEEEWIEEEEE did Texas lay the wood on OU today or what? 49 - 0 Texas. I don't remember a shut out in my lifetime for the Red River Rivalry.
And, of course, my beloved frogs outlasted Kansas to make it to 5 - 0. I was worried about this game.
So far it's been a good football weekend.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Maverick on October 09, 2022, 09:36:01 AM
Watched the AF vs Utah game last night. Great back and forth but the AF lost steam in the 4th quarter. still a great game to watch.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Dichotomy on October 09, 2022, 10:17:34 AM
Not NCAA but I'm going to be interested in seeing how Pickett with the burgh does today and how Dallas holds up against the Rams.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Elfie on October 09, 2022, 01:05:03 PM
Not NCAA but I'm going to be interested in seeing how Pickett with the burgh does today and how Dallas holds up against the Rams.
I quit watching the NFL after the second player strike. Millionaires playing a game for a living and going on strike for more monies disgusted me to the point I lost all interest.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 09, 2022, 02:19:49 PM
I'm looking forward to Tennessee vs. Alabama next week. Go, Vols!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on October 09, 2022, 09:03:44 PM
Should be a good game.
ROLL TIDE
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 10, 2022, 06:16:54 AM
Game of the year besides the SEC championship. Rocky Top may be just a tad bit noisy.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 11, 2022, 05:37:56 PM
Florida bounced back with a win against (not cupcake) Mizzou. A few calls went their way, but a win is a win. UK proved just how overrated they are against Swagging South Carolina. And Bama narrowly escaped losing to a fairly mediocre A&M. Fun week in the SEC.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 11, 2022, 11:32:21 PM
Another big game this weekend is Michigan (#5) vs. Penn State (#10), both unbeaten so far.
Go Blue! :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Dichotomy on October 15, 2022, 06:42:17 PM
TCU wins in a nail biter against #8 OSU UTexas wins today can't gripe :)
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on October 15, 2022, 09:06:09 PM
Tennessee wins on late FG. :uhoh
roll tide
:headscratch:
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on October 15, 2022, 09:29:53 PM
In the mean time, it’s safe to say most people who watched that game, including non- Tennessee and non-Bama fans, were Tennessee fans that night.
Yep, OSU is the top opponent for Michigan. They are looking great this year again.
I'm a Tennessee fan. Was at a pub last night watching the game. The place went wild. :)
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 16, 2022, 04:19:38 PM
Roll Tide, what?
Where's all them bandwagon people at this fine Sunday? All I see is orange on my Facebook feed. Also leapfrogged Michigan that spanked a well overrated Penn St. UGA and OSU have played no one.
Sadly, Tennessee will have to beat UGA to get in the playoffs, but Bama will cruise in if they win the west and championship. Oh well, still a pretty fun team to watch, regardless.
Also, Bama lost to Tennessee if you weren't aware.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on October 16, 2022, 08:22:21 PM
PSU was overrated as a top 10 this year. A couple good RBs but it is never good when you have a 6th year senior qb.
Any team that gets blown out is going to sink in ratings.
But Penn State is not a horrible team. Even after the loss, they are ranked #16 and are #14 in FPI, #14 in SP+, and #12 in F+.
They are #15 in team talent composite for 2022, having a bunch of high-ranked players: 5-star RB Nicholas Singleton, 5-star DE Dennis-Sutton, 5-star backup QB Drew Allar, a bunch of guys who will be drafted into NFL: DE Chop Robinson, DT PJ Mustipher, CB Joey Porter, Jr., RB Kaytron Allen, TE Brenton Strange.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 18, 2022, 07:14:18 PM
Any team that gets blown out is going to sink in ratings.
But Penn State is not a horrible team. Even after the loss, they are ranked #16 and are #14 in FPI, #14 in SP+, and #12 in F+.
They are #15 in team talent composite for 2022, having a bunch of high-ranked players: 5-star RB Nicholas Singleton, 5-star DE Dennis-Sutton, 5-star backup QB Drew Allar, a bunch of guys who will be drafted into NFL: DE Chop Robinson, DT PJ Mustipher, CB Joey Porter, Jr., RB Kaytron Allen, TE Brenton Strange.
They aren't a top 10 team and that was proven Saturday, that was my only point. They should be ranked and they could wipe the floor with most of the ACC and Pac 12. But, top 10 is not accurate, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 18, 2022, 08:30:07 PM
They aren't a top 10 team and that was proven Saturday, that was my only point. They should be ranked and they could wipe the floor with most of the ACC and Pac 12. But, top 10 is not accurate, in my opinion.
True, not a top-10 team currently.
I could see Penn State finishing 10-2 on the regular season, though, with losses only to Michigan and Ohio State. That could put them back in the top-10.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Elfie on October 18, 2022, 08:45:15 PM
PSU was overrated as a top 10 this year. A couple good RBs but it is never good when you have a 6th year senior qb.
Care to explain that? Generally speaking, experience is a good thing for athletes.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 29, 2022, 05:47:31 PM
Penn State vs. OSU was a fun game to watch. So many unusual things in that game, and at 3 minutes left, it was 30 OSU to 24 PSU. Then two OSU touchdowns and one PSU touchdown in the last 3 minutes.
Then I look at some of the day's scores so far and see #22 Kansas State beating #9 Oklahoma State 48-0! Ye gods! What the heck happened to Oklahoma State?
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on October 30, 2022, 05:44:16 AM
UT made Kentucky look like a cupcake.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on October 30, 2022, 10:31:14 PM
Go Vols! Nice trouncing of #19 Kentucky. :aok
I would love to see my two favorite teams -- Michigan and Tennessee -- meet in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 04, 2022, 02:26:40 PM
Big weekend coming up.
Vols vs. Georgia. Go Vols! :aok
Clemson vs. Notre Dame. Notre Dame hasn't been that good, but Clemson has looked highly vulnerable. Can Notre Dame beat them?
Alabama vs. LSU. Alabama not looking as unbeatable this year, and LSU on a big upswing (from looking quite bad). Might be more of a game than it seemed earlier.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on November 05, 2022, 09:17:26 AM
Bama LSU won't be as close as people think. Bama should beat them easily. If so, they will likely represent the West in the Championship. Sadly, UGA UT is likely the game that decides which one goes to the playoffs. Especially if the winner happens to lose the SEC Championship. The committee doesn't send the best 4 teams, but the 4 teams who deserve it the most. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 05, 2022, 01:21:06 PM
I'm thinking two SEC teams will be in the playoffs.
Maybe Alabama and the Vols, or Alabama and Georgia. And lesser chance of it being Vols and Georgia.
But still lots of football games left that can change what's going on.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: MiloMorai on November 05, 2022, 05:32:56 PM
Tenn not doing that well against Georgia.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 05, 2022, 10:25:31 PM
Alas, the Vols got beat by Georgia, which looked quite impressive on both offense and defense in that game. :(
Lots of upsets this weekend so far.
#4 Clemson beaten by unranked Notre Dame. #6 Alabama beaten in overtime by #10 LSU. #13 Kansas State beaten by #25 Texas. #16 Illinois (and #1 or #2 defense) beaten by unranked Michigan State at Illinois. #18 Oklahoma State beaten by unranked Kansas. #20 Syracuse beaten by unranked Pitt. #23 Oregon State beaten by unranked Washington.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Mano on November 06, 2022, 08:26:59 AM
They lost a close one. :salute To LSU
ROLL TIDE
:(
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on November 06, 2022, 09:18:44 AM
Breaking news: ESPN holding an emergency meeting today to change this years playoff season to twelve teams.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 06, 2022, 11:11:00 AM
Breaking news: ESPN holding an emergency meeting today to change this years playoff season to twelve teams.
:rofl :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on November 06, 2022, 01:36:19 PM
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Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on November 08, 2022, 04:35:54 PM
It will be interesting how the committee deals with 3-6. OSU and Michigan coming up soon, TCU has played no one, and UT will not be in the SEC Championship. Very interesting.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 08, 2022, 10:15:53 PM
Michigan and OSU still play each other. The loser of that could move out of top 4.
TCU still has to play Texas and Baylor, and possibly in the Big 12 Championship. If it loses any 1 of those, it will move out of top 4.
1-loss teams with a shot at getting into the top 4 could end up being Tennessee, Oregon or USC if one of those wins the Pac 12, OSU or Michigan.
But could a 2-loss LSU get in if it beats Georgia to win the SEC? Maybe so.
Lots of exciting football remains, and hope of my beloved Wolverines vs. the Vols in the CFP still survives! :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: shotgunneeley on November 12, 2022, 02:34:49 PM
Coming back ff the loss to friggin Liberty for homecoming our defense was outstanding this game, if only we had our starting QB I think we could have had had our way with LSU. Our second string QB could not put any points on the board and we didn’t get anything going offensively till it was too late. It sure is deflating to think you have a chance just to have it snatched by a fumble. Feels like the 2011 Sugar Bowl all over again.
Makes it worse as it was against my most hated team.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 12, 2022, 02:49:48 PM
Arkansas got totally robbed on a late critical 3rd down stop. Ref placed the ball 1 yard farther than guy went out of bounds. Replay didn't overturn it. That was ridiculous.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 12, 2022, 02:50:40 PM
Vanderbilt beat #24 Kentucky! Go, Commodores!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: shotgunneeley on November 12, 2022, 02:57:54 PM
Arkansas got totally robbed on a late critical 3rd down stop. Ref placed the ball 1 yard farther than guy went out of bounds. Replay didn't overturn it. That was ridiculous.
Yeah I thought we stopped his forward progress at least a half-yard short, he even stepped out of bounds a full yard short. I feel like it ultimately would not have made a difference as we went on to fumble after the eventual punt, but perhaps if we would not have had to use up our three timeouts and get the ball back with more time we could have held them off again.
That linebacker Perkins was the only noticeable LSU player out there and the only reason they won.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 12, 2022, 03:07:36 PM
I feel like the refs had their thumbs on the scale for LSU in that game.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on November 13, 2022, 11:39:50 AM
sorry thought this thread was about the World Cup.
England vs USA who will win ? :devil
and can you beat the Welsh!!
The plan is to win the group by running at Harry Maguire and Ben Davies in space. It will be tough go for us, but I think 7 points is possible, and 6 is almost expected.
Objectively, I have no idea how England expect to go very far with that back line. Stones and Dier? Maguire? Coady? Midfield is a bit soft, too. Kalvin Phillips has played a single match in 6 months, Jordan Henderson is a laughable addition, Mount and Gallagher are in woeful form. No problems going forward with the likes of Saka, Sterling, and Rashford. Truth be told, Grealish is lucky to make the squad and I'd have taken Toney over Grealish and probably Wilson, too.
My favorites to win are Brazil and France.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Bruv119 on November 17, 2022, 03:55:27 AM
some interesting observations perdweeb.
I had all but given up on southgate and his softly softly defensive approach. We do have some fantastic players all around but he sticks to his regulars and the bigger clubs. How Sterling is in the squad I don't know.
I hope he doesn't start with Pickford in goal, whilst he did ok in the Euros he never fills me with confidence, Nick Pope is a proper big old school goalkeeper and could keep us in games.
Slabhead (maguire) will have a point to prove, should have fresh legs and is good at attacking corners.
The heat won't help but a mid season tournament may be an advantage because come the end of season they are usually all knackered. Inspired by our women's team they know it can be done. :aok
Excuse my ignorance for not knowing any American players or their manager. Good luck to them and may the best team win. I hope they get 3 points over Iran because the whole of the middle east will be cheering for them :rofl
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on November 17, 2022, 03:44:53 PM
Maguire is a joke. Saka should start over Sterling on the right. I'm biased to Ramsdale, but Pope is in good form. Pickford plays for relegation side Everton, so I wouldn't pick him unless it was an emergency. But, like you said, Southgate goes with his regulars. Nearly the entire England squad save Stones, Kane, Saka, and Trippier are in fairly bad form right now. Which, will play a part in the mid-season world cup. I'm excited and can't wait.
USA have many Premier League starters:
Pulisic - Chelsea McKennie - Juventus Dest - Barcelona Adam's- Leeds Aaronson - Leeds Robinson - Fulham Ream - Fulham Turner - Arsenal Reyna - Borussia Dortmund Sargent - Norwich
In all, I think we are more talented than Wales and all African/Asian squads in the competiton. Wales basically has a Premier League side, which may be a problem. Daniel James is super pacey on the wing and may prove problematic.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 20, 2022, 01:58:59 AM
Arg. Tennessee lost to South Carolina. :cry
It was a wild weekend of games.
#1 Georgia won against unranked Kentucky, but only 16-6 #2 Ohio State won against unranked Maryland, but it was a close game for a long time, and 36 to 30, Maryland ball, with 42 seconds left. #3 Michigan won against unranked Illinois, but on a field goal in the last 10 seconds to make it 19-17; and lost starting RB to injury. #4 TCU won against unranked Baylor, but on a last-second field goal.
Vanderbilt beat Florida! (Man -- last week, they beat Kentucky. Commodores are energized!)
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: MiloMorai on November 20, 2022, 09:14:17 AM
The Vols lost Hendon Hooker (the star QB and Heisman candidate) to injury in the last moments when the game was already long decided.
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USC vs UCLA (48-46) was a tight one as was Oregon and Utah (20-17).
I watched the USC/UCLA game. That was a good game, although I was hoping for a UCLA win.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on November 20, 2022, 12:24:06 PM
Maryland is overlooked a lot. They have great coaching staff and players. And they can be dangerous team to play against. The way they play against buckeyes, they should have been playing against Mich, Wic, PSU. They are not consistent ever game.
Tennessee; what the hell happen? Few weeks ago they were on top of the world after beating bama. Then here comes SC to let everybody know that Tennessee are not that great.
TCU; how the bloody hell did they pull that off. I thought it was over but Baylor just gave that opportunity away to beat them. Piss poor call by the coach.
Michigan; got me worried there. To pull it off but not as dramatic as TCU. Good that Mich has #1 field gold punter in the nation.
Georgia; Kent state, Missouri and Kentucky. Three unranked teams that UGA play and won but not like #1 ranked team. I still question if they are that strong. We will see when LSU comes to town.
Next week. The game. As you know I am a buckeye fan and always enjoy the match up. It’s hard to say who will win this year. But I do hope it will be one hell of a game. Go buckeyes! Go blue!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 20, 2022, 09:56:53 PM
Maryland is overlooked a lot. They have great coaching staff and players. And they can be dangerous team to play against. The way they play against buckeyes, they should have been playing against Mich, Wic, PSU. They are not consistent ever game.
I, too, think Maryland can be quite good but is very inconsistent. When they play well -- look out. They can surprise you.
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Next week. The game. As you know I am a buckeye fan and always enjoy the match up. It’s hard to say who will win this year. But I do hope it will be one hell of a game. Go buckeyes! Go blue!
Michigan is down its #1 and #2 RB's (Corum and Edwards), its #1 TE (Schoony), its #1 edge rusher (Morris), its #1 returner (Henning), its #1 LG (Keegan). I'm hoping those guys are healthy enough for The Game. After the Illinois game, Michigan fans' worry level increased greatly.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on November 26, 2022, 10:55:19 PM
Another fantastic win for Michigan. McCarthy will have OSU balls in the next few years. After todays game, they should get to the NC, maybe win or lose to a close game.
As for my Buckeyes. They are done. No chance to get in the playoff. And they should not be in the playoffs. It took me a while to see the problem; Ryan Day. He just another John Cooper. OSU has great players that coaching staff do not know what to do with.
Day needs to go. As long as he still head coach, they will never beat Michigan or win NC. I am calling it now, buckeyes will lose three games in 23’ (Michigan, ND, and maybe PSU, Maryland or Purdue).
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on November 26, 2022, 11:21:40 PM
Another fantastic win for Michigan. McCarthy will have OSU balls in the next few years. After todays game, they should get to the NC, maybe win or lose to a close game.
As for my Buckeyes. They are done. No chance to get in the playoff. And they should not be in the playoffs. It took me a while to see the problem; Ryan Day. He just another John Cooper. OSU has great players that coaching staff do not know what to do with.
Day needs to go. As long as he still head coach, they will never beat Michigan or win NC. I am calling it now, buckeyes will lose three games in 23’ (Michigan, ND, and maybe PSU, Maryland or Purdue).
lol
was waiting all day for this, thanks. :rock
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on November 26, 2022, 11:32:46 PM
Another fantastic win for Michigan. McCarthy will have OSU balls in the next few years. After todays game, they should get to the NC, maybe win or lose to a close game.
As for my Buckeyes. They are done. No chance to get in the playoff. And they should not be in the playoffs. It took me a while to see the problem; Ryan Day. He just another John Cooper. OSU has great players that coaching staff do not know what to do with.
Day needs to go. As long as he still head coach, they will never beat Michigan or win NC. I am calling it now, buckeyes will lose three games in 23’ (Michigan, ND, and maybe PSU, Maryland or Purdue).
Lol
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 27, 2022, 01:55:08 PM
Another fantastic win for Michigan. McCarthy will have OSU balls in the next few years. After todays game, they should get to the NC, maybe win or lose to a close game.
As for my Buckeyes. They are done. No chance to get in the playoff. And they should not be in the playoffs. It took me a while to see the problem; Ryan Day. He just another John Cooper. OSU has great players that coaching staff do not know what to do with.
Day needs to go. As long as he still head coach, they will never beat Michigan or win NC. I am calling it now, buckeyes will lose three games in 23’ (Michigan, ND, and maybe PSU, Maryland or Purdue).
Ohio State is a great team, with an amazing roster of players.
And Ryan Day is a very good coach.
We can see this because -- even after a loss in The Game -- the football world judges Ohio State to be #5. And I think many people would bet that Ohio State would beat #4 USC and #3 TCU. Day's OSU record so far is 45-5 (9:1). Saban's Alabama record is 7:1. Dabo Swinney's Clemson record is 4.2:1. Lincoln Riley's Oklahoma record is 5.5:1. Urban Meyer's OSU record is 9.3:1, but includes the years Michigan was having enormous problems.
The thing we are seeing in these past two years is that Harbaugh has built Michigan into a program that is competitive with Ohio State again. It feels drastic because of the total domination Ohio State enjoyed for so long.
As some teams in the Big 10 become better, there might be years of upsets. And the Big10 is gaining USC, probably UCLA, and maybe others.
But Ohio State and Day are formidable. No team in college football can play them and take it lightly.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: LNG15 on November 27, 2022, 04:24:25 PM
I do have some sad news to report. I do keep an eye on Twitter, and got confirmation that Luke Fickell is leaving UC for Wisconsin. I was in utter shock of this happening.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on November 27, 2022, 06:48:59 PM
Ohio State is a great team, with an amazing roster of players.
And Ryan Day is a very good coach.
We can see this because -- even after a loss in The Game -- the football world judges Ohio State to be #5. And I think many people would bet that Ohio State would beat #4 USC and #3 TCU. Day's OSU record so far is 45-5 (9:1). Saban's Alabama record is 7:1. Dabo Swinney's Clemson record is 4.2:1. Lincoln Riley's Oklahoma record is 5.5:1. Urban Meyer's OSU record is 9.3:1, but includes the years Michigan was having enormous problems.
The thing we are seeing in these past two years is that Harbaugh has built Michigan into a program that is competitive with Ohio State again. It feels drastic because of the total domination Ohio State enjoyed for so long.
As some teams in the Big 10 become better, there might be years of upsets. And the Big10 is gaining USC, probably UCLA, and maybe others.
But Ohio State and Day are formidable. No team in college football can play them and take it lightly.
Here is issue with Day. 45-5 record might be impressive on the surface but what dose it look under water. Most of the wins are against weak teams. When he faces teams that are close to or equal talent he loses. Only one big game at 4 years as head coach was against Clemson in 2020. He has massive talent players yet he never maximize that talent. He just like John Cooper; too conservative, can’t make adjustments and routinely gets out coached, relaxed when they have the lead then panics when loosing it and team are indiscipline on the field. Day is a good coach but not head coach material. Especially for a power house team like OSU. He would be better off coaching Rutgers or Purdue where he could average 7-8 wins a year.
I do recall Harbaugh got a lot of flack for a while. MU fans wanted him out. Even I question how he was still head coach when buckeyes kept beating them. He stood his ground making his argument why he still head coach. He brought back Michigan, which I am glad. It brings the excrement in Big10. I hope they keep that momentum in the playoff and win NC. Georgia not that impressive this year neither is SEC.
Why USC and UCLA want joined the Big10. It’s silly to me. Yes, it does bring in more strong teams into the Big10 but they are better off in the PAC 10.
The Big10 western division teams needs to do better. Wisconsin and Iowa always a favor and threat to OSU, Mich, PSU and MSU. But lately they have been weak. Sometimes illions and Purdue have their years. Then there is Nebraska. The one only team in the far west that gets ignore; like they do not fit in. Still dreaming of the Tom Osborn days. Huge fan base, lots of talent but just can not get the right coach for the job. Maybe Urban Meyers should take that job and change that program around.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on November 27, 2022, 06:52:26 PM
I do have some sad news to report. I do keep an eye on Twitter, and got confirmation that Luke Fickell is leaving UC for Wisconsin. I was in utter shock of this happening.
Dam. He put UC on the spot light last year and had one hell of a season. Sorry to see him go, if true. Wish him the best of luck at Wisconsin and we will see how things are going in three years times.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Arlo on November 27, 2022, 07:09:35 PM
Even when the season's not all that great .... there are moments ....
(https://i.imgur.com/Lw7rz7A.png)
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on November 27, 2022, 07:15:12 PM
Here is issue with Day. 45-5 record might be impressive on the surface but what dose it look under water. Most of the wins are against weak teams. When he faces teams that are close to or equal talent he loses. Only one big game at 4 years as head coach was against Clemson in 2020. He has massive talent players yet he never maximize that talent. He just like John Cooper; too conservative, can’t make adjustments and routinely gets out coached, relaxed when they have the lead then panics when loosing it and team are indiscipline on the field. Day is a good coach but not head coach material. Especially for a power house team like OSU. He would be better off coaching Rutgers or Purdue where he could average 7-8 wins a year.
I do recall Harbaugh got a lot of flack for a while. MU fans wanted him out. Even I question how he was still head coach when buckeyes kept beating them. He stood his ground making his argument why he still head coach. He brought back Michigan, which I am glad. It brings the excrement in Big10. I hope they keep that momentum in the playoff and win NC. Georgia not that impressive this year neither is SEC.
Why USC and UCLA want joined the Big10. It’s silly to me. Yes, it does bring in more strong teams into the Big10 but they are better off in the PAC 10.
The Big10 western division teams needs to do better. Wisconsin and Iowa always a favor and threat to OSU, Mich, PSU and MSU. But lately they have been weak. Sometimes illions and Purdue have their years. Then there is Nebraska. The one only team in the far west that gets ignore; like they do not fit in. Still dreaming of the Tom Osborn days. Huge fan base, lots of talent but just can not get the right coach for the job. Maybe Urban Meyers should take that job and change that program around.
Big Ten is weak aside from 2 teams and an occasional Penn St and Wisconsin. 45-5 doesn't mean you fire the coach. I feel sorry for you that your team lost a game this season, how awful that must be. The coach did not give up 20 points in the 4th quarter. Michigan is just better, deal with it.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on November 27, 2022, 07:19:52 PM
When he faces teams that are close to or equal talent he loses.
When you are ranked in the top 5, there aren't many teams of equal or higher talent. The number of games there is a small sample and will have large variance.
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I do recall Harbaugh got a lot of flack for a while.
Yep -- for the same sort of reasons you list for Day. It was: can't beat Ohio State, can't beat teams of higher ranking, can't beat good teams in away games, lose too often to Michigan State.
I think it's better to look at it statistically and practically. I thought Harbaugh was doing a good job and trying appropriate adjustments to improve things each season. Also, who was Michigan going to get who is better than top-10 (as measured by winning %) Harbaugh?
Many teams fire coaches to get someone better, or have a coach leave, and find out a harsh reality: getting a top-10 coach is sort of a crap shoot. Nebraska, Auburn, Miami, Florida State, Tennessee, USC, Michigan, to name some blue-blood programs, all know this the hard way.
I doubt that Ohio State is going to fire Day any time soon. But if they do, they might find out what can happen if you fire a 45-5 coach in an attempt to get someone better.
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Why USC and UCLA want joined the Big10. It’s silly to me. Yes, it does bring in more strong teams into the Big10 but they are better off in the PAC 10.
There is waaaaaaay more money and media exposure in the Big 10 than the Pac 12. For example, the Big 10 just completed the biggest media deal in the history of college sports: $7 billion over 7 years. And they share it roughly equally among the schools in the Big 10.
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The Big10 western division teams needs to do better.
The Big 10 will get reorganized when USC and UCLA join.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 28, 2022, 12:11:55 AM
Big Ten is weak aside from 2 teams and an occasional Penn St and Wisconsin.
Big 10 west particularly has been in chaos this year. Wisconsin imploded. Iowa's offense fell off a cliff, and the head coach isn't hugely motivated to change it. Illinois, though, has made huge improvements. In the Big 10 east, Michigan State imploded.
I'm not sure the best way to judge strength of a conference.
By number of teams in the top 10, currently:
SEC, 3 Big 10, 3 Pac 12, 2 Big 12, 1 ACC, 1
By median SP+:
conference, median SP+ Big 12, 12.5 Pac 12, 11.25 SEC, 11.15 Big 10, 8.2 ACC, 5.5
Big 10 is in a state of flux. Currently #2 Michigan, #5 Ohio State, and #8 Penn State are good. But as mentioned, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan State imploded. Wisconsin and Nebraska just hired new highly regarded coaches, so we'll see how they do. Illinois made huge improvements this year. #4 USC and #17 UCLA are joining the Big 10. We'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on November 30, 2022, 07:32:51 PM
I thought this one was pretty good:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1597801661464195072
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on December 01, 2022, 09:31:34 AM
Really struggling to explain to myself the new top 4 here. They really think USC and TCU are better than the likes of Ohio State or Alabama? I leave Tennessee out due to the injury to Hooker. And I feel like even a mediocre (lol) Alabama team is much better than USC and possibly TCU. It really just ends up sucking for the tournament because whoever gets the 4 spot will get obliterated by Georgia. And frankly Michigan should blow out USC or TCU. I get that nobody wants to see the same four teams in year in and out, but this isn't like NCAAM BB where the point isn't the top 68 teams. This is supposed to be the best 4...the best of the best.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Shuffler on December 01, 2022, 10:57:32 AM
Really struggling to explain to myself the new top 4 here. They really think USC and TCU are better than the likes of Ohio State or Alabama? I leave Tennessee out due to the injury to Hooker. And I feel like even a mediocre (lol) Alabama team is much better than USC and possibly TCU. It really just ends up sucking for the tournament because whoever gets the 4 spot will get obliterated by Georgia. And frankly Michigan should blow out USC or TCU. I get that nobody wants to see the same four teams in year in and out, but this isn't like NCAAM BB where the point isn't the top 68 teams. This is supposed to be the best 4...the best of the best.
I'd hesitate to call anything this year. It has been a very strange year.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 01, 2022, 06:33:33 PM
The CFP committee seems primarily to rank just by how many losses a team has.
Then, as a second, lesser pass (or to rank when # of losses is the same), they tweak it based on personal judgement.
In 2024, it will go to 12 teams. I think I'll like that better.
There sure are some big differences between rankings such as SP+, F+, FPI and the CFP. Ohio State, Alabama, and Tennessee are ahead of TCU and USC in those. And there are some even-bigger differences. 8-4 Texas, for example, is #20 in CFP. But it's #6-#7 in the stat-based rankings. Texas does have a lot of good players and probably can be good. I only watched one game this year, and they were hoooooooorible. But it was the Texas vs. TCU game, and TCU also looked horrible in that game.
There is so much game-to-game variability that it's hard to know other than playing a game and seeing how it goes. And even then, if you ran 10 games, the average outcome could be way different than that one sample.
However it's done, though, I sure like watching college football.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on December 01, 2022, 08:12:19 PM
I agree - and it is that mentality that I think is bad for the CFP. Can we really say USC is better than Ohio State? Absolutely not.
I'm excited for 12 teams because it means better competition at the end of the year and it also gets rid of these dumb inclusions by way of allowing those 'fringe' teams that aren't actually fringe to go out and make a statement.
It seems like recently every year there's a cupcake that makes it (Cincy, Notre Dame x2, I remember a Washington year) and it just makes for a bad game.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: LNG15 on December 01, 2022, 08:51:02 PM
I agree - and it is that mentality that I think is bad for the CFP. Can we really say USC is better than Ohio State? Absolutely not.
I'm excited for 12 teams because it means better competition at the end of the year and it also gets rid of these dumb inclusions by way of allowing those 'fringe' teams that aren't actually fringe to go out and make a statement.
It seems like recently every year there's a cupcake that makes it (Cincy, Notre Dame x2, I remember a Washington year) and it just makes for a bad game.
For me being a Cincy fan, we have had some decent season, but the NCAA always threw us to the wolves. When Fickell was here, we had a great team, now that it is over I think UC will be mostly a once in a blue moon team.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: BoilerDown on December 02, 2022, 12:36:39 AM
Flying in to Indy today (Friday) for the B1G Championship game. Expecting the worst, hoping for the best. I've seen Purdue upset top 5 teams in person... OSU many times, Iowa a couple of times recently, Michigan State last year. The OSU wins were probably the highest quality of them all. Never underestimate an unranked Purdue against a top 5 B1G team.
That said, we don't have a Rondale Moore or David Bell this year, i.e. a guy who's the best player on the field despite all the other team's talent, like we've had in past years. Our QB is worse than David Blough was (who beat Ohio State in 2018), but at least the game will be indoors. Aiden O'Connell seems to get far worse in poor conditions, especially wind, so an indoor game will give him a chance. But we'll need basically an Appalachian State - like repeat from Michigan of taking us lightly while we play the game of our lives.
Pretty sure the Big Ten is changing how teams are selected to go to the B1G Championship game in a few years, so this will probably be Purdue's only visit to the game for a long while. That's why I'm suffering the expense to make this trip. It will get boring seeing Michigan and Ohio State play in back to back games nearly every year if things don't change. Do we really want that?
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 02, 2022, 10:47:22 AM
Way to go, BoilerDown!
O'Connell is pretty good. Chuck Sizzle is very good! So is Crazy Legs. And Paine Durham is an excellent tight end.
Don't underestimate a Boilermaker when football is on the line. ;)
Michigan will have to play well.
I'm a Wolverine. But I'm happy to see Purdue get in there and very much looking forward to seeing the game. Michigan and Purdue haven't played in a long time.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 02, 2022, 10:57:40 AM
Tonight is USC vs Utah, probably deciding whether USC or Ohio State gets into the playoffs.
And then follow-on effects on other bowl games.
A lot riding on the outcome.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on December 02, 2022, 08:50:39 PM
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Spikes on December 03, 2022, 03:04:55 PM
And there it is. It should be Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama...but it won't be, sadly.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on December 03, 2022, 03:06:06 PM
Nearly call it. KSU by 3.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on December 03, 2022, 11:09:21 PM
Michigan doing what they are best at. Congratulation to them to a school record of 13-0.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 04, 2022, 01:02:46 AM
BoilerDown, Purdue played tough the whole game through. O'Connell was awesome. Jones and Mockobee were great.
I know Purdue didn't win, but I hope that you had a good time there seeing them make some great plays.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 04, 2022, 01:04:28 AM
Oakranger, you called it well on USC and TCU. Well done. <S>
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on December 04, 2022, 11:10:16 AM
I am very confident that Bama, Tennessee (with or without Hooker), and LSU are all better than TCU. But, I am sure they will get in top 4 and get crushed by either UGA or UofM.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 04, 2022, 11:47:55 AM
The 12-team system will avoid leaving out great teams, not that it's perfect either.
I'm hoping it works out to be a fun system even if nothing is perfect.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on December 04, 2022, 01:14:02 PM
I am very confident that Bama, Tennessee (with or without Hooker), and LSU are all better than TCU. But, I am sure they will get in top 4 and get crushed by either UGA or UofM.
IDK, I think TCU can handle all tree. It won’t be easy but i give them at least two of them they can beat.
Michigan vs TCU: Michigan should beat TCU but the defense better keep an eye on their QB, Dugan. Guy plays like he dose not give two toejams who he is up against. He is a pistol. A firecracker that suddenly explodes without notice. Michigan wins by +14
UGA vs OSU: I will still stand my ground that UGA is not this dominate team out of SEC that nobody can not beat. They had a few games that they should have won big end up more of a struggle. I would and will cheer for my buckeyes, However, Day 6 losses are to teams that are equal or ranked higher. He will be out coached by UGA. UGA wins by +22
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 04, 2022, 02:07:03 PM
Tennessee vs. Clemson in Orange Bowl. Woot! :aok
Go Vols!
Will Tennessee OC Golesh coach in the bowl? I hope so.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 08, 2022, 06:51:56 PM
Bah. Golesh not going to be with Tennessee in the Orange Bowl.
I'm assuming Heupel takes over offensive calls, which I'm thinking can work out just fine.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on December 08, 2022, 07:11:49 PM
Really can't believe he isn't.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 13, 2022, 12:17:23 AM
Ah, man . . . Cedric Tillman (excellent Tennessee player) is opting out of the Orange Bowl. :cry
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: RUSH1 on December 18, 2022, 03:12:50 PM
Ah, man . . . Cedric Tillman (excellent Tennessee player) is opting out of the Orange Bowl. :cry
Welcome to the new college football. Just ask any Gator fan about players opting out. No team better at it these days.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: shotgunneeley on December 28, 2022, 09:23:11 PM
The Liberty Bowl was an accurate representation of our season: We played the first half like a team that has won six games, the second half we played like a team that has lost six games. Combination of poor plays get away from us, bad calls go against us and Kansas getting into rhythm with their passing game kept them alive when they should have been crushed by the fourth quarter. Transfer portal hit us hard, I was pretty concerned we would be too distracted and lightly armed to perform well. Just stoked that that the winning side of our split personality prevailed!
Hogs 55 - Jayhawks 53 in 3OT
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 30, 2022, 10:41:45 AM
Yep, although inconsistent, Arkansas can be a great team at times. What a game!
Congratulations on the win, Shotgun! :aok
On a different topic, our holiday meal featured your honey (glaze on main dish was thanks to you). We use it on special occasions, and my wife and I drink a toast to Shotgunneeley. :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: LNG15 on December 30, 2022, 11:24:51 AM
I heard about Wisconsin under Fickell ended up losing their game I think 37-7, and UC lost to Louisville. Although I know you guys do not do NFL, I am keeping more of an eye on the Bengals, because it maybe this week we could take the AFC North, or next week against Baltimore.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 30, 2022, 12:36:02 PM
Wisconsin beat Oklahoma State in their bowl game, 24-17.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: LNG15 on December 30, 2022, 02:08:20 PM
Wisconsin beat Oklahoma State in their bowl game, 24-17.
Thank you Brooke, I thought it was from a game before. My apologies. I don't keep an eye on college sports much anymore, due to whenever a good head coach comes here and we pull something awesome, and then leaves I don't keep track of college sports much after that.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 30, 2022, 11:31:52 PM
Yay, Vols, and way to go Joe Milton! :aok
A convincing win over Clemson in the orangiest of all Orange Bowls. :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on December 31, 2022, 12:33:35 AM
Great end to a great season. Shame we didn't play for a title game tonight, but that time is coming. Future is bright on Rocky Top.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Eagler on December 31, 2022, 01:52:26 PM
As college buy their players going forward, it won't be the same game imo
Free college ed and superstar campus status does not cut it anymore
Eagler
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: RUSH1 on December 31, 2022, 02:54:27 PM
Thank you Brooke, I thought it was from a game before. My apologies. I don't keep an eye on college sports much anymore, due to whenever a good head coach comes here and we pull something awesome, and then leaves I don't keep track of college sports much after that.
It's got to be tough being a stepping stone program.
Just a few examples: Utah - Meyer MSU - Saban Duke - Spurrier WVU - Bowden
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: RUSH1 on December 31, 2022, 03:01:51 PM
As college buy their players going forward, it won't be the same game imo
Free college ed and superstar campus status does not cut it anymore
Eagler
The current NIL is definitely not what was sold to us in the beginning, but the current transfer rules are a major problem also and basically equate to free agency. Things will need to change or the sport will die. I know no one who likes the current format.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 31, 2022, 03:38:07 PM
Great end to a great season. Shame we didn't play for a title game tonight, but that time is coming. Future is bright on Rocky Top.
My wife and I had pals over for the game. Beforehand, we got orange chicken. Then for the game, we had orange floats, Cheetos and Doritos (for being orange), and Florida oranges.
It was a glorious game, and against Clemson, too. :aok
I was surprised by how great the defense looked.
Way to go, Vols! :aok
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: perdue3 on December 31, 2022, 05:15:31 PM
My wife and I had pals over for the game. Beforehand, we got orange chicken. Then for the game, we had orange floats, Cheetos and Doritos (for being orange), and Florida oranges.
It was a glorious game, and against Clemson, too. :aok
I was surprised by how great the defense looked.
Way to go, Vols! :aok
Orange floats with vodka is called an Orange Whip and they are delicious!
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on December 31, 2022, 07:02:51 PM
Oh Michigan. I really wanted to see them win this game. :frown:
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Shuffler on December 31, 2022, 07:27:59 PM
WTG TCU
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on December 31, 2022, 11:09:28 PM
Heartbreaking.
Meh. At least the match up have us one hell of a game.
Best of luck to both teams.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on December 31, 2022, 11:21:44 PM
Alas, my beloved Wolverines were defeated, 51-45.
Congratulations to TCU. They played and coached a great game.
I feel that it is partially my fault for not finding any Chinese food called "Blue Chicken" to enjoy on game day.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on January 01, 2023, 09:22:23 AM
Congratulations to TCU. They played and coached a great game.
I feel that it is partially my fault for not finding any Chinese food called "Blue Chicken" to enjoy on game day.
If anything, this is the first time in a long time that there were no blow outs or one sided game. This both games game is a true equal match as they should be.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Brooke on January 02, 2023, 12:57:26 AM
If anything, this is the first time in a long time that there were no blow outs or one sided game. This both games game is a true equal match as they should be.
Yep, it was an exciting game that came down to the last 25 seconds and was full of exciting plays on both sides.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on January 04, 2023, 10:38:16 PM
Brooke, is it true?
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Post by: Brooke on January 05, 2023, 11:35:34 AM
The 3rd or 4th or 5th example of why we shouldn't allow cupcakes into the CFP.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: DmonSlyr on January 10, 2023, 07:59:43 AM
Should have for sure been Ohio St. Vs UGA in the final and it should have been Ohio St. Vs Michigan and UGA vs TCU in the first round. They totally screwed that up and it created this ridiculous blow out game. I was sorta surprised it was this bad. I expected TCU to put up some kind of fight after beating Michigan. I don't think anyone expected this bad of a blow out. Probably the worst blowout of any bowl game too. I'm sure the "leaders" of College Football are scratching their heads in embarrassment. Sorta feel bad for TCU. Could you imagine how many pep talks they had to build up for this game only to get rekt. Bet those dudes are having a tough morning.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: oakranger on January 10, 2023, 08:09:06 AM
I have a feeling things will change next year when it come to how CPF are selecting teams.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Ripsnort on January 13, 2023, 05:50:10 PM
I'm calling 2 upsets this wildcard weekend
Seahawks by 4 over SF and Giants over Vikings by 7.
Title: Re: Get Ready For Some Football
Post by: Nefarious on January 13, 2023, 06:00:13 PM