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Championship Saturday Open Thread


Here's what we're watching today...

  • ESPN College GameDay - live in Atlanta for the SEC Championship, with a special guest appearance by Lane Kiffin.  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Kiffin is the guest picker, so probably the last segment)
  • Big East Championship:  #14 Pittsburgh vs. #5 Cincinnati - 12:00 PM - ABC
  • Basketball:  #5 Kentucky vs. #10 North Carolina - 12:30 PM - CBS
  • SEC Championship Game - #1 Florida vs. #2 Alabama - 4:00 PM - CBS
  • Big 12 Championship Game - #3 Texas vs. #22 Nebraska - 8:00 PM - ABC
  • ACC Championship Game - #12 Georgia Tech vs. #25 Clemson - 8:00 PM - ESPN

We've discussed cheering interests in the SECCG earlier, but Vol fans should be united on pulling for Clemson over Georgia Tech tonight, so the 99% probability of the Chick-Fil-A Bowl can become 100%.  And if you like midmajors (or Cincy), today is your last chance for insanity...should be fun.

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"And if you like midmajors (or Cincy)"

Thanks, Will!

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 11:21 AM EST reply actions  

BEARCATS BEARCATS BEARCATS

lets go cincy!! also for UC to go to the natl title huskers gotta win!!!

by cincyvol6198 on Dec 5, 2009 11:29 AM EST reply actions  

Isn't that a win for us?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh man, Kiffin picked PItt.

We’re gonna have to have a talk about this, Lane.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 11:56 AM EST reply actions  

Kiffin did a great job

well prepared, well executed, good stuff

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions  

Agree

Fabulous job. Knowledgeable, light-hearted, good chemistry with the guys. That was fun to watch.

Rocky Top Talk

by Joel on Dec 5, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I have to say

I couldn’t disagree with what he said about Alabama and Florida, and he had some guts for running that gauntlet.

"So I want everybody to think here for a second, how much does this game mean to you? 'Cause if it means something to you, you can't stand still. You understand? You play fast! You play strong! You go out there and dominate the man you're playing against, and you make his ass quit! That's our trademark! That's our M.O.... as a team! That's what people know us as!" - Coach Nick Saban before the 2008 LSU game.

by 12NationalChampionships on Dec 7, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions  

I think it's safe to say

Cincy’s defense hasn’t seen anything like Dion Lewis yet. On Pitt’s opening drive: 11 carries, 51 yards, touchdown

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 12:20 PM EST reply actions  

Looks like the cold weather is affecting Cincy's hands.

Should’ve had 2 TDs on this drive already.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:30 PM EST reply actions  

Just relax.

They’ll find a way to score….and they did.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I would like to see

if Cincy has a shred of defense.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 12:33 PM EST reply actions  

I would love to see

Pitt pass like, once. That’d be awesome.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions  

What's with the man crush?

Yeah, he’s good, but there are 21 other players on the field with stories

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 12:37 PM EST reply actions  

He's had 14 carries already.

Pitt’s had 15 plays.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup.

And he had that most recent reception, too.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions  

So where's the crowd going for UNC/UK?

Kentucky, or might as well pull for UNC since Kentucky won’t be able to count this win anyway in a few years?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions  

I'm pulling for UK

I hope they’re undefeated when we play them

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Dion Lewis through the first quarter:

17 rushes, 72 yards plus 2 receptions, 11 yards. Everyone else: 14 yards.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions  

Oops, 75 yards rushing.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow. John Wall is good.

Had one heck of a throwdown followed by this incredible float-under layup where he skied under two Tar Heels, the kissed it off the glass and in. If he’s in a Kentucky jersey next year I’ll eat my hat.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions  

UK currently on a 13-0 run

These guys are all kinds of fun to watch…could be an epic showdown come February

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 12:52 PM EST reply actions  

25-2, and they're going to have to get a medic for Clark Kellogg

I’ve stopped and started and stopped again on my Christmas tree like six times during this

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions  

UK's turning this into a laugher.

I did not expect this at all.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions  

UK whooping up on baby blue

John Wall is disgustingly good. :-(

I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.

by RockyTopinKY on Dec 5, 2009 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

What an understatement.

There are four teams better than UK right now?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Polls say yes...I'm seeing no.

I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.

by RockyTopinKY on Dec 5, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Flea-flicker? Can't believe that worked.

Interesting / good play by Baldwin to make a late break on the ball to pull that in. The safety was playing Baldwin, not the ball (didn’t have his eyes facing front at all); Stull didn’t make a great pass, either.

Didn’t help that Baldwin pushed off. ;)

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 1:10 PM EST reply actions  

Can Dion Lewis survive at this pace?

he’s on pace for almost 60 carries in this game, and Cincy’s hanging around just enough…

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

I was just wondering that myself.

Gilyard’s return was huge.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh

What’s the opposite of keep away?

Rocky Top Talk

by Joel on Dec 5, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Iowa State-Nebraska?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

This

is the longest first half in the history of college football. And I’m not complaining.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Carolina has cut it to 7

Wall still in the locker room, Bledsoe’s got a bum ankle…interesting to see how UK responds now

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

Don't call it a comeback.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Seriously, don't.

The margin’s 13 now.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

And Wall check's back in

I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.

by RockyTopinKY on Dec 5, 2009 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

UK imploding.

I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.

by RockyTopinKY on Dec 5, 2009 2:23 PM EST reply actions  

Mardy Gilyard!

68-yard TD catch and Cincinnati’s back in it.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 2:24 PM EST reply actions  

Carolina down 3

I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.

by RockyTopinKY on Dec 5, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions  

Eh, that was a 35-yard INT. Kinda like a punt.

With a one-on-one situation and how white-hot Gilyard is today, it’s not the worst idea to put it up for grabs. Pike underthrew it, though.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions  

What was that, Stull?

Pass to nobody in particular.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 2:45 PM EST reply actions  

Except for the Cincy DB.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, UNC hit the three they needed.

Only problem was UK sank both their free throws in the meantime. 68-66 final.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions  

If Cincy were to lose a close one, would they get a BCS nod over Boise?

I wouldn’t think so.

However, this does clear up another intriguing scenario: If Texas loses, TCU will most likely move up to #2. But both a Texas and a Cincy loss allows Boise up into the #3/#4 region where they would become an automatic qualifier for a BCS game. But Nebraska would have the Big 12 bid, so Texas would get an at large. So the four at-larges would be taken by the SEC/Big12 runners-up, and TCU and Boise.

And the Big 10 would be sad. Very, very sad.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 2:56 PM EST reply actions  

I wouldn't think so either.

On the other hand, Jim Delaney wouldn’t allow that to happen. If Cincy loses, Texas is going to win.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Delaney wouldn't allow it to happen.

It’d be fun, but Delaney will not allow a scenario to take place where the Big 10 gets less than two teams in.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Just to see Delaney's reaction,

it’d almost be worth Cincy losing and Texas losing. (I don’t mind that second part at all, but I really do want to see Cincy win somehow.)

It’s possible for Boise to make #4 if Cincy wins, but only if Texas loses and both Texas and SECCG loser fall below Boise. I just don’t see that happening.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Touchdown ECU

Pirates will lead 38-26 over Houston with under 7 to play in the C-USA Championship Game. Winner plays Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

Torn.

I’d rather see ECU win, normally. But Houston is a candidate for MWC expansion, and every quality point they can get helps the BCS-AQ bid.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Back in time

to watch the pivotal drive.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions  

Collaros in on the goal line.

They really need to not hit each other.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions  

Interesting stat:

Pitt has held the ball for 35 minutes, and Cincy for 18.

Play-wise, Pitt has run 65 and Cincy ~60.

This is why I prefer # of plays to TOP as a metric of team fatigue. Neither is perfect, but #plays is a little closer.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions  

Looks like a possibility

Did Lewis run out of steam? Is he still getting reps

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions  

He's picked up 43 yards in the 4th quarter.

The Bearcat defense isn’t really slowing him down yet, even though he’s over 40 carries.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

It's been such a good game

But it’s convinced me that if Texas loses, Cincy BETTER NOT jump TCU. They don’t have a championship defense.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't even really care about the order.

I just want as many undefeated teams as possible.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I would too

Except that I want TCU in the championship. I think they absolutely deserve it. This means I want Texas to lose. Cincy and BSU also being undefeated is a bonus.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Clay Travis says

Florida is warming up in white helmets, white uniforms, white pants, for those who care about such things

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 3:15 PM EST reply actions  

Gary is pleased.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Apparently a non-call.

Oops. That might’ve been a 5-yarder under the old rules.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions  

That's why I like the new rules better

When they actually call them right, like they did this time.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Which I've seen about once since they changed the rules

And it was right there.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, hoop:

Any update on the heat pump?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions  

No.

I’m waiting until the semester’s done (Tuesday). Until then, I’m living on campus. I may have another all-nighter or two left before it’s all wrapped up.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, all right.

All-nighters blow. Sorry to hear.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Tell me someone

(may have already)…..why are they playing in Pitt? Do they always play the game here?

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions  

WOO!

That was an incredible pass play.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions  

Why'd he run that out?

Bad idea, both for the time and the yardage. Sit on it.

Pitt need 50 yards.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions  

22 seconds, 50 yards.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions  

17 seconds, 50 yards.

Also 2 plays to get 10 yards.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions  

I want Cincy and Georgia Tech to play.

Just so they have to add third digits to the scoreboard.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions  

I think we'd beat Pitt.

I don’t think we’d be able to beat Cincinnati. (Remember how Gilyard’s done in special teams.)

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't know if we'd win

But we’d hang with them. And we’d be able to score on them. It’d just be a matter of limiting their big plays. Fortunately, their passing game plays to our strengths.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Whose, PItt's or Cincy's?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Cincy's

Their focus is on passing. Our strength is pass defense. We may have trouble with Pitt’s run game.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm not sure that we'd have a chance this season.

Monte seemed to not be sure what to do with the truly college-style offenses (Auburn and the Airraid derivatives, like Cincy); it’d depend on how we did in the first half.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I think they'd get their points

But JC and ManBeastio Hardesty would tear through that defense. I’m not sure we’d win, but we’d give them a game.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Pitt

could fall all the way to the PapaJohns.com Bowl, if the Gator Bowl sticks with the FSU/WVA matchup (WVA did beat Rutgers today) and play South Carolina, which might help answer some of this.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions  

That would be interesting

I may be inclined to take USC in that case

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Me too.

They can basically stick Norwood and Matthews on pass defense and the other 9 on Dion.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions  

And Cincinnati's undefeated!

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 3:38 PM EST reply actions  

INT for Arizona

Ball in USC territory again. We’ll see if they can score this time.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions  

BSU up 7-0 over NMSU.

Yes, I’m watching Boise instead of SECCG. Even though we all know it’s going to be a blowout, I’m more interested in Boise’s offense.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

Huh

Winning is a great deodorant. I have never heard a commentator refer to that….ever.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions  

Just realized who C-N are playing

None other than Brian Kelly’s old team. Well, well

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions  

Ole Miss edges Southern Miss

to prevent SEC basketball from yet more ignominy after Auburn lost last night to Troy.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions  

BSU pulls a reverse at the goal line to score.

14-0.

I don’t know why you don’t see that more often. Defenses have to respect the initial movement of the option so much that they’re almost forced to overpursue.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

Probably all moved there for the job market

(Yup. I’m going to be an equal-opportunity hater today.)

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions  

On a NMSU punt, a Boise rusher actually got so close to the punter he had to adjust to not get kicked in the ribs

and ended up missing the block. But it still forced the punter to kick short.

Ah, special teams.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

8/4 = 2

It’s an integer. It works. ;-)

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Wait a second

who are we supposed to root for again?

by golfballs03 on Dec 5, 2009 4:17 PM EST reply actions  

I liked

whoever had the idea for the 200 man brawl this week, where both teams and coaching staffs get ejected and they let us and LSU play for the title instead

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Alabama does what they do best

Fail to convert 3rd down inside their opponents’ 35.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions  

Verne's so slow at playcalling

he makes John Ward look like a psychic

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions  

What was that, a TE pitch?

Is Tebow getting ready for the plays he’ll receive at the next level?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:23 PM EST reply actions  

Either way.

He can’t play there in the NFL anyway. So we’ll give him some credit for trying.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

It's fascinating

that the three biggest non-divisional rivalries – Tennessee/Alabama, Florida/LSU, Georgia/Auburn – have never happened in the SECCG in 18 years of play. Keep knocking each other out in the regular season matchups I guess.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

Bad luck for NMSU:

Within Boise’s 10-yard line, they re-run the fake end around for success, but the QB fumbles while getting gang-tackled near the 5. Boise gets the ball and the QB is limping off the field with help.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

And Saban is done with trying to be creative with his playcalling.

Iso, power, stretch, repeat as necessary.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions  

Wow.

I lost my within the first minute. You’re pretty smart

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

It's neither, Verne

though I’m amazed he held on to that ball myself

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions  

Fumble or forward pass?

When he still has the ball, generally neither.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions  

Howdy, everybody

Looks like the Tide came to play today. TD.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions  

Where's that black hole

at? I had it scheduled for 4:30.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions  

It's in Tampa.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

When in doubt, dive.

Adazzio is so proud of Rainey right now.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions  

Wait, Alabama can't count to 12?

So they DO just make up how many national titles they’ve won.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions  

In basketball

the DePaul team we struggled with is beating Vanderbilt in Nashville at halftime

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions  

Vandy pulls it out in the 2nd half

A good week for them with wins over Mizzou and a Depaul team that seems improved from last year.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, Nick Saban learned Wildcat from the NFL!

It’s the completely terrible non-Miami version!

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

Fitzgerald > James

Just got solo tackled by the punter, and not one of those cheap go-for-the-feet things.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions  

Sigh.

At times, our entire squad couldnt tackle Brandon James, and Bama’s punter takes him down solo.

by danmarcel on Dec 5, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions  

And Verne calls Adazzio the offensive line coach.

Florida fans nod approvingly.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Jim Tressel approves that punt.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions  

It's just a phase he's in.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

I wish we had had that sooner.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I have no idea how long it's been around. I just found it.

Wasn’t what I was looking for, but it was pretty awesome.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Wouldn't take long to make a template out of that.

Then we could just type in any word and have a sweet drinking game announcement.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I wish I had Photoshop.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

email it to me and dog me about it

I can get to it next week after Tuesday.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Can do.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions  

From Wes Rucker

(follow here)

LKiffin said the #Vols couldn’t compete with LSU’s offer for WR coach Frank Wilson to go home and be recruiting coordinator.
 
LKiffin said #Vols RB coach Eddie Gran is going “back and forth” while mulling FSU offer.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions  

Who?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Who is Boise going to play?

ACC Champ in the Orange Bowl or Big 10 at-large in the Fiesta?

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

If Nebraska wins

They may not play anyone. We shall see.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

C'mon voter conspiracy!

Cincy’s got the auto-bid. Send Boise and TCU!

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions  

That's what I want.

If Texas loses, TCU gets the #2 autobid to the NC game. That allows Boise to get a guarantee if they’re #3 or #4. But it they’re #5, there is no guarantee.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd guess the Fiesta.

I don’t think the Orange Bowl would take them based on traveling fanbase projections. Fair or not.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

If Clemson wins though

I wonder if the Orange Bowl would take a TCU/Clemson rematch, which would be the ultimate screwjob for TCU

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

eww

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver

by Smokin Turkeys on Dec 5, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugh, how do they always do that?

I look forward to Tebow not being there anymore.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

Not going to happen

ESPN got in too late for that push. I’m talking to you Charles Woodson.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it's unlikely

But he’s by far the most deserving. So I’m hoping Tebow, Ingram, and McCoy put up stinkers today.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Ingram's got 122 total yards and 2 TDs in the first half

But remember, Alabama doesn’t want to win the Heisman, they’re above it

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

My hopes for Ingram putting up a stinker won’t be realized. But he’s been getting less hype than the others, so there’s still a chance.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Ingram!

I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.

by RockyTopinKY on Dec 5, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

Been waiting for that all day

that safety made no effort to give himself a chance to make the tackle either

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

It's official

Florida has given up more points than Tennessee. In the first half.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions  

Through 2.5 of these marquee, BCS-entry games this weekend

they’ve all delivered, and then some, on entertainment value.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions  

From the Who Cares file....

Tiger Woods Mistress #4 has come forward. This one, in my opinion, is at least presentable. Sad story

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions  

From the Local Sports file...

Carson Newman is currently down 20 to Grand Valley State, though they are inside the 10 right now.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions  

And a touchdown

With a blown extra point. Down 14, 2.5 to go in the 3rd.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Not sure I agree with the Bama strategy here

You’ve been gashing them the whole first half, why play conservative now? Have to wonder if that’ll come back to haunt them later…

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions  

One general observation on Boise, though.

They run some sweet WR screens. The WR drifts inward toward the linemen. The tight end drifts out to block the corner who’s defending the WR. The linemen block the LBs. Very effective.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions  

C-N muffs a punt catch badly.

They had to returners. Both went for the ball and pulled a baseball outfielder collision. The ball bounced straight off them into a GVSU player.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions  

Wow.

I haven’t seen the halo called in a long, long time. Even when it was obviously justified.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't know the rules

of a fumbled punt, but the defender wasn’t interfering. Then C-N fumbles at the GVSU 20 and gives it back.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions  

If a fair catch is called, you have to stay >2 yards away from the catcher to give him a clean chance at a catch.

You see that violated all the time, especially if the catcher is moving. But it’s rarely called without contact.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm amused Pam Ward is announcing that game.

She’s usually pretty good at announcing DII games. </big ten>

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Tony Barnhardt

promoting the TCU vs Boise Fiesta Bowl. People would watch this, but it does neither any favors

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions  

I'd be offended if I was a fan of either of those programs

It reads like the Mid-Major Sideshow BCS Bowl. Look! We let TWO teams into the BCS this season!

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Clarification:

If people weren’t biased about it, that’d be an absolutely fantastic game. But since we all have this natural inclination to separate BCS schools from non-BCS schools in our heads, it sounds more like the Holiday Bowl than the Rose Bowl. That’s totally unfair to two teams who went undefeated and knocked off (a) the PAC-10 champ and (b) a possible ACC champ.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, Gators!

Bama is beating the Fulmer out of you!

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 6:28 PM EST reply actions  

More internet rumblings

that LB Jeff Luc has commited to Florida State. That’s an Eddie Gran recruit…

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 6:29 PM EST reply actions  

Was he a three-star?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Rivals says

he’s the best player in the state of Florida

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh. Uh-oh.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

That's the problem recruiting in Florida.

Most kids already prefer one of the local Three the best. Luc did grow up a Noles fan.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Arizona is about to beat SC

Guess that Lane won’t tie Nick Swisher for the picks lead.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions  

We're fortunate, really.

Orson can hold pitch decently well when he sings. I don’t know about Todd.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 6:50 PM EST reply actions  

Aw, poor Gary. :(

He’s resorted to calling McElroy as the other QB.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions  

Not only is it Alabama's year

They’re just better. And they’re better in all three phases.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions  

I'm so glad this game is out of hand.

This review doesn’t really matter.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions  

True.

I’m just not sure it should have been overturned. It looked like he lost control prior to forward motion, then pushed the ball forward. But either way.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Ok, maybe a fumble.

I’m not sure it can be overturned.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions  

The only team that could dare take a chance with Tebow as a qb is Miami.

They’re the only ones who can keep him in a Wild Thingy package for a whole game. His pro-set techniques need far too much work for an NFL team to spend time developing.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions  

Ball, meet game

The fightin’ Tebows are toast

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions  

At this rate though:

there won’t be any concern about a rematch.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions  

Still

If I’m a Texas fan, I’m sweating til I see it tomorrow night

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Texas has no worries.

The humans will ensure that. TCU has reason to worry if Texas loses, though.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm watching hockey now.

It’s a closer game, and more hinges on the rest of this game than the rest of that one.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions  

GT/Clemson was fascinating the first time around

There was also not just a flood warning, but a river flood warning – whatever the difference is – in Tampa today, so that should be fun

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

That's true.

Maybe I’ll watch that one.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Guilty pleasure...

in watching these Gator fans suffer. This is really a pitiful performance from UF.

So Sayth King Zach I

by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions  

The Texas Longhorns' Facebook status:

“Tim Tebow for Heisman!!! Bahahahaahahahaha”

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

CBS

needs to continue to show more shots of Tebow crying on the sideline. I’ll tivo it for later.

So Sayth King Zach I

by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

oh crying tebow

I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.

by RockyTopinKY on Dec 5, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions  

Mmm, Tebow

Your tears taste so sweet.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

Yum...

One word: TIVO

So Sayth King Zach I

by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

He's like Jacquizz Rodgers

Hard to take down a short guy.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Rolando McLain stopped them and said..

“we have one more game to play”..true story.

"The goal is to be a champion," Saban said. "I didn’t say to win a championship. I just said be a champion. That’s our goal here. That’s what we want to do."- Nick Saban

by bammer on Dec 6, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions  

naa..

our team doesn’t do douche bag things such as that…

"The goal is to be a champion," Saban said. "I didn’t say to win a championship. I just said be a champion. That’s our goal here. That’s what we want to do."- Nick Saban

by bammer on Dec 6, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, I need someone to help me out with this:

Can someone Photoshop Gary Danielson into Judas’ spot of the Last Supper? (And yes, you know where Tebow goes.)

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions  

I'm not going to touch that one.

I’m already twitchy enough with some of the jokes I’ve been making.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Fair enough.

I’ll talk to some people I know.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

All joking aside

same thing happened to Peyton in his last game, and I feel for Tebow on that level

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah.

I have no reason to be happy over Tebow’s pain. It’s the people who won’t quit idolizing the guy that I get tired of, but I try not to hold it against him personally.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

It’s actually an opportunity for him. It’s easy to be all-everything good-guy when you’re winning everything in sight. The real test is what he says when he’s upset, disappointed, challenged.

And through tears in the post-game, he did nothing but congratulate Alabama and call them classy. There is no question that the guy is genuine. Good for him.

Rocky Top Talk

by Joel on Dec 6, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

True.

"So I want everybody to think here for a second, how much does this game mean to you? 'Cause if it means something to you, you can't stand still. You understand? You play fast! You play strong! You go out there and dominate the man you're playing against, and you make his ass quit! That's our trademark! That's our M.O.... as a team! That's what people know us as!" - Coach Nick Saban before the 2008 LSU game.

by 12NationalChampionships on Dec 7, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Agreed.

He’s got a great future ahead of him (no matter what he does or where he goes, he’s going to have an impact somewhere). My issue with Tebow has always been the cult around him; it was never with him.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

This tweet in from Lawvol:

RT @DrewEdwardsUT: Nicely put. RT @GatorBenPBP: For the 103rd consecutive season, the #Gators will not have a perfect record

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions  

Women's Basketball: Baylor just beat La. Tech.

They’re already back to #8 in the country. I’m glad UT got them before Griner got used to the college game. She’s going to be a terror for 4 years.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

Lou Holtz with a nice lol there

refuses to pick the winner in the ACC game after being so wrong about Florida

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions  

National Championship?

What are the odds Alabama fans get confused and think that beating the #1 team in a championship counts as a national championship?

Will Tide fans award themselves TWO national championships this season?

by Prometheus1185 on Dec 5, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

WIN!

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

For a guy who was recruited to be a pro-style qb,

Nesbitt is absolute money in GaTech’s offense.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions  

And drama in the Big 12 title game

After a McCoy interception on a deflection, Nebraska goes for it on 4th and 1 at the Texas 32, is short, challenges the spot, and gets the first down

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions  

MERRY XMAS,YA'LL!!!!

...and we shall eat only the red skittles...

by thetennesseethumper on Dec 5, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Awesome

that penguin on the far right in the first picture is currently in my living room…my question is, how do you get in the house with that giant bear in the way?

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha

Are those snowmen running through the T? Nice.

by Prometheus1185 on Dec 5, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Attention Brent Musberger:

Tim Tebow did not invent the shovel pass.

::rolls eyes::

by Prometheus1185 on Dec 5, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions  

Cal ...kinda sucks.

It’s their little secret.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I was wrong earlier.

Even if TCU is at #2 and Boise is in the top 4, they’re not guaranteed an AQ. That #3/#4 provision in the selection is only for teams from BCS conferences. Only one non-BCS team can get an AQ. Any others are at the mercy of the at large. (Unless they’re both #1/#2.)

Ouch for Boise.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

and McCoy is gift-wrapping the Heisman for Ingram

…or Suh. This is the first time I’ve really watched Nebraska, but he’s as good as advertised.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

I watched that NU/Mizzou game.

Without Suh, Nebraska would never have come from behind.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

CJ Spiller can sneak in here, too.

I think it’s Ingram’s now, but Spiller has been great lately.

And I don’t care; Mardy Gilyard is the MVP of this week, hands down.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Texas and Nebraska trading interceptions

Nebraska gained 20 yards in the transaction.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

I think it's somewhat likely.

Pitt and Oregon State won’t sniff the 2nd seed. The Pac-10 can’t get two teams in thanks to Arizona’s win, and the Big 10 / SEC can only get two. With TCU and possibly Oklahoma State sitting there, the BCS would have to take VT over Boise and that’s more or less the only thing they can do.

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

VT people knew they weren't going unless Boise lost today

another part of the reason things haven’t been made official

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I really want TCU in the NC game

I haven’t seen much of TCU this year, but I haven’t been that impressed with what I’ve seen of Cincy.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Who is this kicker from Nebraska?!

52 yards down the middle with room to spare, puts kickoffs 9 yards deep in the end zone…Michael Palardy, come on down!

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions  

I'm watching Texas struggle early.

What just happened?

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Near the sideline, the Clemson qb fired a rocket toward a receiver.

It bounced off his hands right toward a defender. The guy had a fraction of a second to catch the ball and get feet in before flying out of bounds, and he managed to do it. Pure reflex.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Nebraska may have to win this thing 9-7

but their defense is impressive – they’re always in the right place

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

Checking in from Seattle

I dont have a TV and im stealing my neighbor’s internet but just want to say nothing makes for a better day than the tears of TIm Tebow. Watched the game on Justin.tv. Now lets go Cornhuskers, Id like to see a TCU- Bama, with Bama going down.

Also Hoop, I gotta say, what little I saw of Wyoming driving through was beautiful!

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Hard-on for Hardesty!

by Pride of the Southland on Dec 5, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

You hit the edge of the Big Horn mountains on the way up to Montana.

We would always go camping up there when I was a kid. They’re absolutely gorgeous.

I really like Sheridan.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah Sheridan was nice

I also caught a glimpse of Devils chimney (i think?) in the distance.

I do have to say the most beautiful place I saw, surprisingly, was Coeur d’ Alene in Idaho. Hands down. But what a great country we have.

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Hard-on for Hardesty!

by Pride of the Southland on Dec 5, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Devil's Tower.

And yes. Couer is a glimpse of heaven on earth. No doubt.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

ah thanks, i always mix the names up with chimney rock

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Hard-on for Hardesty!

by Pride of the Southland on Dec 5, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Nebraska just blocked a punt

They need to put points on the board because things could not possibly be going better right now. Run and hide, Huskers!

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions  

I think you misunderstood what I said

Throwing an interception was NOT what I suggested…

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

In "future basketball opponent" news...

“Don’t call me UNC” Charlotte just destroyed Louisville by 20+ at Freedom Hall.

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions  

And we play them?

<img src=“”http://downlode.org/Creative/Writing/Notebook/Illustrations/itsatrap.jpg"/>"/>

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

It's a fail!

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by Graysnail on Dec 5, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Other basketball

Ohio State’s Evan Turner missed a dunk and fractured two vertebrae on the landing, out two months, video here

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Nice

Demolition Man, anyone?

So Sayth King Zach I

by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

These commercials for The Blind Side

that suggest it’s the best movie of Sandra Bullock’s career have made the mistake of forgetting. Never forget.

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

What about that one?

…you know, where she tripped a bunch? Or that other one where she tripped a bunch?

So Sayth King Zach I

by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Attention humans:

Don’t vote Texas #2. Do what you can to give us a good championship. Thwart the computers!

This is pathetic.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

Could you imagine the uproar out of Austin if TCU were to jump an undefeated Texas?

Honestly, they deserve it. But there’s no way Texas fans would allow themselves to understand that.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

And there's no way the voters would do it either

Sad day. :-(

Which is why Nebraska needs more than 31 yards this half.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Quick question if anybody's around:

Should I force TCU above Texas in our blogpoll ballot? Nebraska’s inept offense is going to make the computer think that Texas did well on defense.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

I'd be inclined to say yes

Although if the offensive metrics are bad enough, maybe you won’t need to. I don’t know.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Are we all in agreement on the eyeball test

that TCU is better? I think there’s nothing wrong with acknowledging that

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd be in favor of it.

i’d also be in favor of forcing a tie with Texas, Cincinnati, TCU, and Boise State.

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by Graysnail on Dec 6, 2009 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Nebraska's defense

Continues to get more yards than their offense

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

I'm not kidding

This half, Nebraska’s D has pushed Texas back 25 yards. Their O has 9.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

McCoy may win the Heisman for non-QB doings

He’s a great punter. And he made the game-saving tackle on a possible pick-6 against OU.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

So the refs just gave Texas 3 points

But the kick return also gave Nebraska great field position. So it may even out. We shall see.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

Does Nebraska have a chance?

And is anyone reminded of the 1998 SEC championship

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions  

Touchdown Clemson

injured player, PAT pending to breka the 33-33 tie

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

These games are absolutely fantastic

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver

by Smokin Turkeys on Dec 5, 2009 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

Looks like Texas will be in the MNC

Unless Nebraska grows an offense. Their field position will be terrible.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Texas will either score

or pin Nebraska deep. I’m losing hope.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions  

And Nebraska kicks it out of bounds

At the same time as GT gets another first down. Both games looking bad right now.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions  

Are you serious?

A little too juiced up on that kickoff

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions  

I want BCS chaos!!!

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver

by Smokin Turkeys on Dec 5, 2009 11:25 PM EST reply actions  

lame

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver

by Smokin Turkeys on Dec 5, 2009 11:27 PM EST reply actions  

like shooting free throws

ball never lies…if he makes it, there was really a second left

by Will on Dec 5, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions  

Few kicks ever

have been bigger than this

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver

by Smokin Turkeys on Dec 5, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions  

For real

Texas deserves to lose this game. Their kicker has a chance to kick a career long.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions  

No pressure buddy...

just because every Texan would be looking up your address on the internet doesn’t mean you have to worry about this one…

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 11:29 PM EST reply actions  

He made it

Texas wins. What a terrible ending.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:30 PM EST reply actions  

Heck of a kick

Doesn’t mean they aren’t lucky SOBs for that ending…

by VolnVA on Dec 5, 2009 11:30 PM EST reply actions  

Makes me hate them

Best come from behind. They’ll need it.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 11:31 PM EST reply actions  

Clemson is down 5

With 80 seconds. Let’s see if this one ends better.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:31 PM EST reply actions  

Geez.

Kind of a flat ending to the day in terms of my preferred outcomes

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions  

They'll still be unranked.

I’d think the Peach would much rather have at least one ranked team in the game.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 11:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope you're right

Or that they have some sense and realize that we LIT UP Georgia and will travel better (hotel sales and such).

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe not so much.

VTech is well-known, but they don’t come across as well as you’d think. They’re easy to pull against.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 11:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I know

but the casual fan will only remember the horrible shooting. Couple that with what they hear about Kiffin and we’ll be wearing the black cowboy hats. I’m good with it.

by ChattVol on Dec 5, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions  

That's true.

Hopefully they don’t play the tragedy angle as part of the hype. I’ve seen some pretty merciless marketing campaigns before, and that’d be near the top of the list.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

I still get the impression that we’re in good shape. But I’m slightly worried, as opposed to not at all worried.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:44 PM EST up reply actions  

And the Wisky/Hawaii game is just starting up.

I’d love to see Wisky fall, just so the Outback Bowl has to go with Northwestern

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions  

I tell you what, though.

It’ll be very easy for me to cheer for Alabama against Texas.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 11:49 PM EST reply actions  

My list:

Alabama-Texas – NC

TCU-Florida – Sugar

Cincy-GaTech – Orange

Oregon-OSU – Rose

Boise-PSU – Fiesta

But TCU and Texas should switch. No question.

by Hooper on Dec 5, 2009 11:53 PM EST reply actions  

Agreed.

But I feel pretty sure that PSU will get the invite.

by Hooper on Dec 6, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Just double-checked Colley's numbers:

TCU won’t even jump past Florida this weekend.

by Hooper on Dec 6, 2009 12:01 AM EST reply actions  

Will Texas? (without human override, of course)

Their metrics shouldn’t be that much improved. At least not the offensive ones.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 6, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah.

And I was referring to Colley, not our numbers.

I guarantee that TCU will be no worse than 3 in ours. My only question is whether they should pass Texas. I want to.

by Hooper on Dec 6, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Pssst:

Colley’s sucks. This is why I was telling you not to use his numbers.

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Dec 6, 2009 1:00 AM EST up reply actions  

I only started using him because it was convenient.

I like Sagarin’s SOS numbers better, too.

The problem is that Colley’s computers get a share of the BCS vote. And they’re going to tank TCU.

by Hooper on Dec 6, 2009 1:01 AM EST up reply actions  

It'll get tossed out as the lowest computer.

Billingsley won’t do TCU any favors, either.

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Dec 6, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions  

And at least McCoy lost the Heisman

Down to Ingram and Gerhart now, with Spiller possibly getting some late votes.

by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 6, 2009 12:12 AM EST reply actions  

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