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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BEARCATS BEARCATS BEARCATS
lets go cincy!! also for UC to go to the natl title huskers gotta win!!!
And he just pulled the "I like Bama's coaches more than UF's" line.
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But no Carlos Dunlap DUI joke.
I guess he’s playing nice.
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Isn't that a win for us?
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Oh man, Kiffin picked PItt.
We’re gonna have to have a talk about this, Lane.
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Apparently not.
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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
Pitt's running my NCAA10 offense.
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Looks like the cold weather is affecting Cincy's hands.
Should’ve had 2 TDs on this drive already.
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Just relax.
They’ll find a way to score….and they did.
Cincy comes back down the field with authority, and we're tied.
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Phenomenal intro/promo on CBS College Basketball for UK/UNC
Ron Slay got in there…that was goosebump material
I would like to see
if Cincy has a shred of defense.
I would love to see
Pitt pass like, once. That’d be awesome.
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What's with the man crush?
Yeah, he’s good, but there are 21 other players on the field with stories
He's had 14 carries already.
Pitt’s had 15 plays.
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Yup.
And he had that most recent reception, too.
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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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That was a pretty cool sign
Spirit of St Lewis
Dion Lewis through the first quarter:
17 rushes, 72 yards plus 2 receptions, 11 yards. Everyone else: 14 yards.
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Oops, 75 yards rushing.
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John Wall just made SportsCenter twice in thirty seconds
Only gonna have to deal with this kid for one year
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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UK currently on a 13-0 run
These guys are all kinds of fun to watch…could be an epic showdown come February
I care way more about Cincy / Pitt (obviously), and I'm entranced watching UK.
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If by Pitt you mean "Dion Lewis", then yes.
Seriously. Pitt’s about to go on a 12-play drive and Lewis will touch the ball 11 times.
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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
UK's turning this into a laugher.
I did not expect this at all.
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UK whooping up on baby blue
John Wall is disgustingly good. :-(
I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.
What an understatement.
There are four teams better than UK right now?
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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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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…
I was just wondering that myself.
Gilyard’s return was huge.
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Iowa State-Nebraska?
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I'm not sure it wouldn't be the worst idea in the world thanks to Collaros.
Odd as it sounds, I just think they’re not used to the heavier ball.
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Was it his knee or a cramp?
I couldn’t tell.
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This conversation would be way funnier if we were talking about Gary Danielson
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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
Don't call it a comeback.
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Seriously, don't.
The margin’s 13 now.
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Three-and-out for Pitt to open the half.
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Power just flashed off and on for the sixth time today
Which leads to the 3-5 minute directv reboot, which is driving me crazy trying to follow these games
Mardy Gilyard!
68-yard TD catch and Cincinnati’s back in it.
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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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What was that, Stull?
Pass to nobody in particular.
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Except for the Cincy DB.
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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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ABC with the pre-emptive suppostion of Lewis as one of Pitt's best ever
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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.
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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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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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.
It'd probably look a little like this:

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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
Collaros in on the goal line.
They really need to not hit each other.
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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.
Looks like a possibility
Did Lewis run out of steam? Is he still getting reps
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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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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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
And we're tied now!
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Clay Travis says
Florida is warming up in white helmets, white uniforms, white pants, for those who care about such things
Gary is pleased.
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Kind of a Messsianic look, isn't it?
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Apparently a non-call.
Oops. That might’ve been a 5-yarder under the old rules.
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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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I don't think you can challenge any penalty.
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Lane Kiffin would've been so suspended.
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Oh, hoop:
Any update on the heat pump?
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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.
Ah, all right.
All-nighters blow. Sorry to hear.
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Tell me someone
(may have already)…..why are they playing in Pitt? Do they always play the game here?
It's the de facto BE championship, not the actual one.
They have no championship game.
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This isn't the conference championship
The BE doesn’t have one. It’s regular season.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
As it turns out, all big 6 conferences have had a championship this year
OSU/Iowa and OSU/Oregon were also both de facto championships.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
And Cincy may have a chance to win in regulation
With the botched XP.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, don't you jinx it like that.
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For the little bit I've seen
this is a great game
Ah, prevent defense. How I missed you.
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ECU gets a lucky pick to end the game
38-32
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions
But PITT is a running team
Advantage: CIN
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
Can Pitt get 40 yards in 33 seconds, though?
They’re going to have to go to Baldwin the air.
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WOO!
That was an incredible pass play.
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Tall, like 6'4".
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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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22 seconds, 50 yards.
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17 seconds, 50 yards.
Also 2 plays to get 10 yards.
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Does anyone get the feeling that our 7-5 UT team
Could hang with either of these teams?
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:36 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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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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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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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.
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
And Cincinnati's undefeated!
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After that, the SECCG is going to be on mute
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You'd be better off listening to the peanut-butter-jelly-time song on loop
than the SECCG commentary.
What are the odds Gary Danielson is able to talk over my muting the game?
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The same odds that he'll
mention Tebow 52 times before halftime…..none of which have anything to do with the game
but I've become a 100% fan now.
Anyone who can talk over those sweet, sweet boos is my man
Three games have finished
Did he have WVU or Rutgers?
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
For local East Tennesseeans
Carson-Newman getting some ESPN love
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.
Huh
Winning is a great deodorant. I have never heard a commentator refer to that….ever.
Just realized who C-N are playing
None other than Brian Kelly’s old team. Well, well
Every CBS pregame talking head
has picked Alabama
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.
Probably all moved there for the job market
(Yup. I’m going to be an equal-opportunity hater today.)
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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.
Who had before-the-opening-snap as Verne's first screwup?
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Gary Danielson is amazed Alabama has 4 WRs.
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On the other hand, I know Danielson can't count past 15.
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Second only to Bleacher Report in overall accuracy
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I hope you just mean sip your beer
Or you may die of alcohol poisoning. Actually, you may anyways
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Cincinnati would've already put it in the end zone
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I'm just chugging Haterade for three hours.
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There was a tornado
at last year’s SEC Championship game…..basketball, but still
When has the tourney ever
went well for Tennessee?
With 250 penalty yards, 12 turnovers, missed XPs, and no made FGs
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Sadly, this isn't the ACC Championship
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You can't have a missed XP if nobody scores
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
It was more a general statement
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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
Alabama does what they do best
Fail to convert 3rd down inside their opponents’ 35.
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Verne's so slow at playcalling
he makes John Ward look like a psychic
Quick, predict Florida's playcalls for this drive!
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Dive, sweep, dive, 5-wide rush, power, power, punt
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My God! That's Eric Berry's music!
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What was that, a TE pitch?
Is Tebow getting ready for the plays he’ll receive at the next level?
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Jeff Demps, doing his best Massaquoi impersonation
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That was a quality drive, for a TE at QB.
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Either way.
He can’t play there in the NFL anyway. So we’ll give him some credit for trying.
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Who put that highlight package through Blingee?
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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.
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.
Florida's defense is looking positively Florida State-ish.
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And Saban is done with trying to be creative with his playcalling.
Iso, power, stretch, repeat as necessary.
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Gary Danielson is killing my brain cells
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Every time Marquis Maze catches a pass, I see him fling like a helicopter.
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Danielson with a #15
reference that wasn’t Tebow
Alabama is going to make this FG attempt pretty easy on Tiffin.
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Oh good, there's the senseless penalty.
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And there's the other senseless penalty.
You figure Florida would be able to defend TEs.
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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.
Yes please. Let's spend 12 minutes determining if this is 2nd and goal from the 3-inch line or a TD.
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Charlie Strong is auditioning for UGA's defensive coordinator position.
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What happened to their great kicker?
Why didn’t he do that against us?
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions
Alabama gets scared when their point total isn't a multiple of three.
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Florida's next drive:

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Good catch, thanks.
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Where's that black hole
at? I had it scheduled for 4:30.
It's in Tampa.
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When in doubt, dive.
Adazzio is so proud of Rainey right now.
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Because Tebow can't pass in this offense
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Lane Kiffin agrees: good coaching adjustment.
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'Zona goes up 14-7
Another Kiff pick in jeopardy
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions
I know
He had to pick Sark against Cal too
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, there's the 5-wide nobody's-open play.
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Aaron Hernandez is determined to make Tebow the best TE in this game.
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Gary Danielson's mind would blow if he ever saw Mike Leach.
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Silly Florida. You're not an option team.
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Gary's turning water to whine already
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Don't drink anything in the interim
Everyone else will be too wasted too appreciate it (if history repeats itself).
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 4:50 PM EST up 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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Side note: did Kate Hudson show up to Letterman's show in Christmas wrapping paper?
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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.
Hey, Nick Saban learned Wildcat from the NFL!
It’s the completely terrible non-Miami version!
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Which, coincedentally, IS what Florida runs. Thanks, Gary!
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Fitzgerald > James
Just got solo tackled by the punter, and not one of those cheap go-for-the-feet things.
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Sigh.
At times, our entire squad couldnt tackle Brandon James, and Bama’s punter takes him down solo.
Tony Pike would've completed that.
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Awwww. Gary misses him some dive.
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And Verne calls Adazzio the offensive line coach.
Florida fans nod approvingly.
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Oh. So THAT'S why Moody transferred.
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Jim Tressel approves that punt.
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By the way
Has Florida ever won a national championship following an undefeated season? I don’t think they have.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions
I don't believe they've gone undefeated before
I could be wrong…
Only in the hearts and minds of Gary Danielson's immediate family.
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Colt McCoy approves that 30-yard completion.
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It's just a phase he's in.
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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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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.
I wish I had Photoshop.
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From Wes Rucker
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.
They have another quarter or so to score 7
To beat the spread
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:26 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.
Also, if TCU is #3, then a #4 Boise does not get a guarantee.
That’s why Texas losing becomes interesting.
Really?
I thought top 4 was always a guarantee.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
Not if both #3 and #4 are non-AQ teams.
If #3 is a non-AQ, then it’s a guarantee. A #4 non-AQ is a guarantee only if #3 hasn’t been guaranteed as a non-AQ.
Well that's the height of absurdity
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome to the BCS!
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I'd guess the Fiesta.
I don’t think the Orange Bowl would take them based on traveling fanbase projections. Fair or not.
If Clemson wins though
I wonder if the Orange Bowl would take a TCU/Clemson rematch, which would be the ultimate screwjob for TCU
Florida TE #15 is running really well
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions
He's determined to raise his draft stock to the 3rd round
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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.
Not going to happen
ESPN got in too late for that push. I’m talking to you Charles Woodson.
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
They'll just claim he won the Heisman anyway
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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
Been waiting for that all day
that safety made no effort to give himself a chance to make the tackle either
HA!
I’ve been saving that joke for the second half.
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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.
Up 42-0, BSU goes for a 4th and 3.
It was in that middle range between punting and FG’ing. But omit that detail, and it sounds shady.
From the Who Cares file....
Tiger Woods Mistress #4 has come forward. This one, in my opinion, is at least presentable. Sad story
From the Local Sports file...
Carson Newman is currently down 20 to Grand Valley State, though they are inside the 10 right now.
And a touchdown
With a blown extra point. Down 14, 2.5 to go in the 3rd.
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…
USC knocking on the door
Good game going on in LA.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions
Following a BSU turnover,
it’s now 1st and goal from the 1 for NMSU. They might kill the shutout yet.
BSU now needs multiple scores to cover
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
Halftime hijinx
Take that Gator Chump off the field
Danielson's on the field?
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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.
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.
And they pulled out the halo penalty
C-N retained possession
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.
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.
They turned it over later in the drive
So…it all turns out the same.
I'm amused Pam Ward is announcing that game.
She’s usually pretty good at announcing DII games. </big ten>
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I can't wait for the MWC to pick up Boise and whoever else comes along in the deal.
That’ll make for a fun conference.
Tony Barnhardt
promoting the TCU vs Boise Fiesta Bowl. People would watch this, but it does neither any favors
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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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.
Hey, Gators!
Bama is beating the Fulmer out of you!
More internet rumblings
that LB Jeff Luc has commited to Florida State. That’s an Eddie Gran recruit…
Was he a three-star?
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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.
Hey Gary, how is a pass to the TE a trick play?
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I figured he'd have that eye black on when he's in the green room.
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Arizona is about to beat SC
Guess that Lane won’t tie Nick Swisher for the picks lead.
Aw, poor Gary. :(
He’s resorted to calling McElroy as the other QB.
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Well, looks like Charlie Strong isn't going anywhere.
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I'm so glad this game is out of hand.
This review doesn’t really matter.
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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.
And telling everybody to switch channels.
“It might be over” is not a phrase he should ever say with 12 minutes left, no matter the score. CBS can’t like that.
My Tebow, my Tebow, why have you forsaken me?
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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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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
Guilty pleasure...
in watching these Gator fans suffer. This is really a pitiful performance from UF.
So Sayth King Zach I
The Texas Longhorns' Facebook status:
“Tim Tebow for Heisman!!! Bahahahaahahahaha”
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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
I was JUST about to say that.
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Long Story: Alabama BADLY outcoached and outplayed Florida.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
I love that we have all these stock things we can go to now
Also, Florida had the flu and wasn’t really playing to win
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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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
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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I'm not going to touch that one.
I’m already twitchy enough with some of the jokes I’ve been making.
Fair enough.
I’ll talk to some people I know.
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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.
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
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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This tweet in from Lawvol:
RT @DrewEdwardsUT: Nicely put. RT @GatorBenPBP: For the 103rd consecutive season, the #Gators will not have a perfect record
He'll have to nudge Tebow away first.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 7:55 PM EST up 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.
Lou Holtz with a nice lol there
refuses to pick the winner in the ACC game after being so wrong about Florida
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
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
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?
Haha
Are those snowmen running through the T? Nice.
by Prometheus1185 on Dec 5, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
why, through the chimney, of course
...and we shall eat only the red skittles...
by thetennesseethumper on Dec 5, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
I wonder how many TCU players are uncomfortable about cheering against Texas.
I imagine that most of them are Texas fans.
Attention Brent Musberger:
Tim Tebow did not invent the shovel pass.
::rolls eyes::
Cal ...kinda sucks.
It’s their little secret.
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that's three points to the weather in Tampa
the field Charlie Browned the Clemson kicker on that field goal
Was the weather giving 3.5 in that game?
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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.)
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.
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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Texas and Nebraska trading interceptions
Nebraska gained 20 yards in the transaction.
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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VT people knew they weren't going unless Boise lost today
another part of the reason things haven’t been made official
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.
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!
I'm watching Texas struggle early.
What just happened?
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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.
Nebraska may have to win this thing 9-7
but their defense is impressive – they’re always in the right place
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.
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
ah thanks, i always mix the names up with chimney rock
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
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!
I think you misunderstood what I said
Throwing an interception was NOT what I suggested…
In "future basketball opponent" news...
“Don’t call me UNC” Charlotte just destroyed Louisville by 20+ at Freedom Hall.
And we play them right in between Memphis and Kansas
Talk about a trap game
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
And we play them?
<img src=“”http://downlode.org/Creative/Writing/Notebook/Illustrations/itsatrap.jpg"/>"/>
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Let's try this again:

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If Nesbitt were an accurate passer, Tech would be killing Clemson right now.
He’s missed on a lot of wide open passes so far.
Other basketball
Ohio State’s Evan Turner missed a dunk and fractured two vertebrae on the landing, out two months, video here
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.
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.
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
If GaTech would run that dive/keep/pitch option such that the option man had a pass option, it'd be unstoppable.
The defense has to commit completely to stopping the three runners.
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.
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
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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Nebraska's D has more yards this half than their O
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions
If Nebraska had anything resembling a passing game, they'd be running away with this one.
2/10 for 8 yards and 2 INTs isn’t a particularly attractive stat line.
Make that
2/13 for 8 yards and 3 INTs
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
That looks like a pre-Georgia Crompton line.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Dec 5, 2009 10:21 PM 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
Just run the ball to the middle of the field, Texas
and take your three points. Realize who you’re playing against
Also, I don't think Clemson can do it
Hopefully the Peach doesn’t want them.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions
At this point
I may just be rooting for Clemson to self-destruct badly enough that they’re unattractive to bowls.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:34 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
Who was talking about Delany protecting Texas?
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
And I was right.
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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
FIRST DOWN NEBRASKA!
First time since the opening drive.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions
Nebraska has 2 first downs
Texas must have less than 150 yards. And yet they’ll be in the title game.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
8 in the third quarter
And the refs LOVE Texas with these PI calls. How bad can they be?
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 10:52 PM EST up 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
Nebraska catches the would be TD uot of bounds
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions
Bad call helps Nebraska this time
Pins Texas at their own 1
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:05 PM EST reply actions
Very nearly a safety
Down at the 1.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:06 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
Nebraska lets Texas get out
On 3rd and 10 from the 1, they get 15
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:07 PM EST reply actions
McCoy starting to throw well
Nebraska may be done
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:08 PM EST reply actions
3rd and 16
D needs to seriously step up
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:09 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 look at that offensive play
Best of the day!
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:14 PM EST reply actions
First down Nebraska!
And they’re in good FG range.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:16 PM EST reply actions
It isn't the edge
His long is 57. This would be 45.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Nesbitt running through Clemson
1st down at 30
But Texas has plenty of time
I’m not resting easy yet
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:22 PM EST up 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
He has his methods.
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Looks like Texas is in FG range now.
Nasty, nasty words.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions
I dunno
But GT left Clemson some time.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:25 PM EST up 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
Or they may reset the clock
Big gamble by Texas either way
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions
He deserves to lose
Shame they get a chance.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:27 PM EST up 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
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
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
Hmm, this seems eerily familiar
12-10 score…45-ish yard field goal…let’s see what happens
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…
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…
Call to all humans:
Jump TCU over Texas
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:30 PM EST reply actions
Nope
Unfortunately, humans’ eyes are as bad as computers’.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Makes me hate them
Best come from behind. They’ll need it.
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
Bad day for UT and TCU fans.
Clemson and Nebraska fall late
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions
Geez.
Kind of a flat ending to the day in terms of my preferred outcomes
If Clemson had won or been blown out, I'm fine
But that close loss is really scary
by Incipient_Senescence 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.
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
Virginia Tech will draw much better for TV ratings than Clemson.
UT and UGA are basically a wash, nationally speaking.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
As should Iowa and Penn State
Whole “head to head” thing.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 5, 2009 11:59 PM 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.
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.
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.
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.
Hooper, you were close
308 total yards of offense.
by Incipient_Senescence on Dec 6, 2009 12:02 AM EST 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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