Early Games Open Thread
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 6, 2010 9:00 AM EDT
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PrintTennessee doesn't play until 8:00 Eastern tonight, but the game's on CBS College Sports and you have 9,999 channels, so you might want to start looking for it now. Hopefully, you'll find it before kickoff, and when you do, please join the rest of us in the early game open thread below.
Here's the schedule for the day, fine-tuned for Vol fans:
| Game | Time (EDT) | Network | Helpful Suggested Viewing Method |
| Florida Gators at Vanderbilt Commodores | 12:21 | SECN | Watch |
| Alabama Crimson Tide at LSU Tigers | 3:30 | CBS | Watch |
| TCU Horned Frogs at Utah Utes | 3:30 | CBSC | DVR |
| Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at Mississippi Rebels | 7:00 | ESPNU | Watch until 7:55, then DVR |
| Tennessee Volunteers at Memphis Tigers | 8:00 |
CBSC |
Cheer |
| Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Cardinal | 8:00 | ABC/ESPN | DVR |
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On Directv CBS college sports is channel 613
I think you have to have the Choice Xtra Package
If you can't be kind at least be vague. Go Vols !
When I had DirecTV, I had it
Now I have FIOS and I don’t :( Holding out hope for a Justintv link or something…
I bet that atdhe will update with links later on.
Right now, they only have links up through the 1:00 games.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I have it with DirecTV via the Sports Pack
which is $12 per month…so if you’ve got DirecTV, in theory you could add that package and then cancel it tomorrow and essentially see the game (and TCU-Utah) as PPV for $12…which is a lot cheaper than the regular PPV college football options.
by Will Shelton on Nov 6, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get CBS College sports
Is there another way I can watch the game? I don’t see it listed on ESPN3 or channelsurfing.net, which are my usual go-to sites when I can’t get the game. Any other suggestions? Thanks!
Wait on it.
Both Channelsuring and ATDHE update the college listings as the game goes on. They have to wait until the game streamers tell them where they’re going after the early games are done.
Hmm...
I was doing some last-minute switching this morning and changed from Michigan to Illinois…whoops…
Heh.
I purposely stopped myself from switching an Illinois upset pick to Michigan. Good thing I only have one point on them.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Illinois is driving right down the field, though
I’ve heard about how bad Michigan’s defense is…and I’m seeing that right now.
That was why I picked the upset.
Michigan has had problems when facing a team with actual talent. It becomes a Illinois talent vs. Ron Zook argument, but hey.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
a --> an
I edited and forgot to fix the article.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
In this Michigan game, the announcer actually seriously debated whether to accept a holding
for a 3rd and 20 from about the 25, or decline for a 4th and 1 from the 6.
o.O
Aaaaaand Illinois runs the screen.
Every team runs a screen in that situation. It’s a law.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
No freaking kidding.
When a Greg Robinson defense is completely prepared for your play, you’re being too predictable.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
In other action:
Michigan tosses an interception, though to be fair, it was deflected. And NCState takes a 7-0 lead on Clemson in early action.
NCState’s running game looks to be more than Clemson can handle early on. This might get ugly in the second half if Clemson’s line can’t find a way to stand their ground.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Damnit
Illinois offense.
Apparently, both teams suck.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I have five
On the Illini, as you can probably tell.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, two points.
My one point is an upset pic on Baylor.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
My two is NCST
One is my upset pick on Arizona State.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Which it does
Turnovers on two plays in a row, in the four plays since I’ve turned it on.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I swear that Florida's I-line practices ways to draw offsides calls.
A clear flinch by the right tackle drew Vandy, and Vandy got called for it.
Remember when Pouncey 1.0 would cock his head before the snap?
7-6
C’mon Zookers, score touchdowns.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:34 PM EDT reply actions
I missed it.
I tuned in just in time to see that second field goal, but I’m back to the NCState game.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
There are some dedicated refs in the Clemson game.
The Clemson QB fumbles on a scramble, and the refs dive into the resulting dog pile with as much vigor as I’ve ever seen. You’d have thought that they were going for the ball too.
Clemson is killing themselves.
They got the fumble back, but then had a delay of game, nearly threw a pick, and missed a medium-short field goal attempt.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Who are they playing this week?
Idaho State or someone?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
Who had a nice return on the ensuing kickoff to about the 35 or so.
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Illinois chases points
Makes the 2. 14-7
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:45 PM EDT reply actions
Rich Rod is just the anti-Big Ten coach
Although I suppose Joe Tiller was there for a while.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
NCState had an 80-yard pick-six nullified by a wholly unnecessary block in the back.
Aggravating, no?
Clemson fans are lustily booing a PI call
that was obviously the correct call. Not the way to endear the refs to your opinions.
And Clemson blocks an NCState field goal attempt.
This is another ugly-ish game, but one where a lot of near scores are thwarted by sudden problems.
Defense still optional in Ann Arbor
Also, “huge” and “yooge” are not the same thing.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
Illinois' defense is really going to have to step up to protect my five points
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
Tajh Boyd is in for Clemson.
Evidently, Kyle Parker threw one too many picks trying to throw across his body on a scramble.
Touchdown Michigan
The Illinois defense is so terrible. Why did I pick them again?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
Huh. Kick-catchiing interference against Clemson.
Don’t see that often. On the upside for NCState, they had muffed the fair catch and Clemson had recovered. It was a dicey call, but Clemson doesn’t have too much room to complain.
For some reason
Every time I try to switch to an ACC game and find it blacked out, I’m surprised. I keep forgetting BC is in this town.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't bother with the Clemson game anyhow.
The Clemson fans are so busy booing the refs that it’s really becoming annoying. Seriously, just let it go.
But Michigan ran the kick back 75 yards
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate games like this.
When defenses are so bad that both teams score at will, you always get people claiming it was a ‘good game’. /eyeroll
Well, if "good" means "entertaining," they're right
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh no, no quality at all
But there’s always something going on.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
And then time to go find lunch
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
"true freshman on true freshman"
sounds like what parents don’t want to happen to their daughters when they first leave home
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:26 PM EDT reply actions
Hooper got his wish
31-31 at the half. And I’m off to grab a cheese steak. later, y’all
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
Clemson trails 7-0 at the half.
They had (another) TD pass called back on a holding penalty. Then two sacks in a row killed their FG chances.
Oh, I'm sure
I’d imagine the Big Ten or Big XII have, because they have South Dakota State on their schedules regularly, and the Dakota schools always tend to be good for an upset. Check the Big Ten in 2007, I’d be surprised if they didn’t have 2 losses.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Upon further review
9/1/07
Appalachian State 34 Michigan 32
10/20/07
North Dakota State 27 Minnesota 21
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Serious question: what happens if the SEC does not have enough bowl-eligible teams?
UK, UT, Vandy, UGA, and Ole Miss could all not get to 6 wins. I expect some of them will given the amount of times they play each other down the stretch, but it’s a distinct possibility.
Also, has one division of the conference ever been as bad as the East is this year?
Depends.
If there are enough 6-6 and better teams to qualify for all bowl games, then the SEC tie-ins pick from the remaining at-larges. If not, then they go to the 5-7 teams and pick from SEC teams first.
That’s why Tennessee could still make a bowl game even if they go 3-1 in November. Which would be embarrassing, but the extra practices are totally worth it.
I'd heard some discussion of 5-7 teams making bowls
Guess I hadn’t internalized it as a serious possibility, though.
If UK gets their act together and wins today, they’ll get to 6 wins. UGA will probably need to beat GA Tech in Athens as I don’t think they can take Auburn on the road. Ole Miss still has LSU and Mississippi State, so I don’t know that they’ll get there. Barring a 41-point rally in the 2nd half, Vandy is getting loss #7 today, so they’re out.
The Vols? I just honestly don’t know. I still think anything from 3-9 to 6-6 is on the table.
Yeah, 5-7 is probably most likely for Tennessee
with 6-6 being second-most likely. I think the Vandy and Memphis games are near-guarantees.
Vanderbilt is absolutely horrible
But I’ve seen good Tennessee teams struggle with Vandy…so I can’t chalk that up as a win quite yet. Ole Miss and Kentucky are certainly good enough to beat us in Knoxville, I just don’t know that it’ll happen.
Is CBS CS a premium channel? Does anyone know if in the Knoxville market the game might be shown on regular CBS or is CBSCS the blanket channel?
Neyland Stadium-It goes to eleven.
It'll be on CBS CS, but today's a free preview for it
so it’s not a premium channel for the TCU / Utah game, if that’s what you’re asking about.
Ya, I was talking about UT/Memphis
So come 8pm we will be able to access it? Because right now my it is telling me that channel is unavailable (Comcast Digital Cable in Knoxville). How does this free preview work exactly…
Neyland Stadium-It goes to eleven.
Sheelhouse needs to get to the marker there
He had the chance if he went wide.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:08 PM EDT reply actions
And then they missed the kick
C’mon, Illini.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
And I thought they should have gone for that 4th down. It sounds all hind-sighty now that they missed the FG, but they were really close and Michigan’s D is really bad.
I thought they should've as well
And thought so before they missed the FG.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Illinois obviously teachs the 'tackle with your hands at arms' length' technique.
With anticipated effectiveness.
Why are fundamentals so difficult to teach?
Illinois’ tackling absolutely stinks, and it’s all for reasons that are supposedly taught from Pop Warner on.
Freaking Illinois defense
Do something resembling anything.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
The announcer's observation that Illinois is returning a lot of defensive players next year
should not give Illinois fans much hope. Most of these guys are probably too deeply set into bad fundamentals to be of any use.
In what looked like the only good game in the noon timeslot
Oklahoma State up 24-0 on Baylor at halftime.
That seriously surprised me.
I didn’t expect Baylor to be in letdown mode after beating a clearly inferior Texas team last week.
Which raises the question about just how bad Texas actually is
They talked on Gameday this morning about Mack Brown having completely lost the team
Which is stupid on the players' end if true.
Brown isn’t the problem on that team, and they can always get a new O-coordinator next year.
Clarification:
Clemson fumbled near the 10 yard line after NC State had scored. State just got a first down for some breathing room.
And State turns it right back over to Clemson.
That’s something like the 8th fumble on the day between the two teams.
Well, the Wolverine D appears to have woken up
Which is a bad thing.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions
Indiana goes up 13-9 on Iowa late third
freaking Ohio State is going to find a way to win the Big Ten yet
After throwing 9 INTs the last two weeks
BJ Coleman is 9 of 21 for 67 yards in the first half against Auburn…but hey, no picks.
(I never had a problem with BJ, but the “We would’ve been so much better if we’d kept him around!” local minority gets on my nerves)
One of my favorite box scores of all-time, from last week
when Chatty played Elon (the artists formerly known as the Fighting Christians):
Coleman 33 of 63, 386 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
In his second year in the system
Probably Coleman. But that, I imagine, would be the only edge. Bray probably still would’ve taken over by nowish.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I say Simms
to be fair, today is the first time i’ve actually watched UTC for more than five minutes, but when you complete 33 passes for only 386 yards, you’re not going downfield much…same thing they’re doing against Auburn. Simms has a better arm and more sense
Both kickers have missed a FG in the second half now
Michigan still leads by 7. Illinois is quite fortunate, and they need to wake up right now or they’re going to let the game get away from them.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
Louisville leading Syracuse 21-20 late in the third.
This would effectively destroy the Big East’s argument for AQ.
This is why I wish the MWC would just drop their network and get an ESPN deal worked out.
Far more money and there’d be no reason for TCU to leave the conference.
I've got the Clemson game blacked out
Because I’m in ACC country. So this is really the only thing left.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Blacked out online, I mean
If you have a TV, thats’ different
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That sucks.
And nobody on either channelsurfing or atdhe cares enough to get you a link either. Not that that’s surprising.
There's one on myp2p
That’s supposed to have the game, but they have UGA/Id instead
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
13-7 NC State.
A nice, long drive for the Wolfpack stalled in the red zone, but they got the figgie and gave their defense a much needed rest.
Hahahaha, Michigan
Tate Forcier comes in for one play and does the ol’ “I’m going to try to pump fake but fumble instead” play.
RichRod LOL
Denard Robinson gets pulled for reasons unknown, and it’s possible that Tate Forcier has money on the game. He straight up dropped the ball with no contact.
Clemson needs to camouflage their end zones.
As soon as the offense gets close, they become completely inept.
At or near the top of my college football wish list
is for the networks to somehow work out an agreement where the best game of the day gets an 8 PM kickoff, the second best game a 3:30, the third best game at noon, and we just snake back and forth for awhile. The noon games this year have been awful, and as usual there’s two games at 3:30 and at least three at 7-8 that I want to watch.
There's always the competition angle
They want to have better games than competing networks. Which I’m fine with. But your suggestion seems to make perfect sense for ESPN/ABC. Three channels broadcast nationally, all owned by the same company. Best game be ABC’s 8 PM, second best be ABC’s 3:30, third best ESPN’s noon, fourth ESPN2’s 3:30, fifth ESPN’s 8, sixth ESPN2’s 8, seventh ESPN’s 3:30, eighth ESPN2’s noon. That way, they keep their best games from competing with each other. Oh, and by putting the third best at noon, they probably have a better game than anyone else in the country in that time slot. So no outside competition.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
And Clemson shanks a short field goal attempt.
That nice field position yet again goes to waste, and State holds onto their 13-7 lead.
I've got a bad feeling about this NC State game
They’ve been ahead the whole game, but Clemson is only down 6 and just needs one play to take the lead…I’ve got 7 on the Wolfpack, so it’s not insignificant.
I'm also leading all five
By two of them have 5 or fewer points risked
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Forcier still in
DRob hurt, they say
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
Illinois can't defend, no matter who the QB
That should tie it up
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
Never mind
Holding. Good call too. Could’ve been a sack.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Stats of note from the picks this week:
89% like Alabama over LSU
96% like Stanford over Arizona
Both much higher than I thought they’d be
That 8.5 point spread is higher than I thought it'd be
Still like the Cardinal, but that line is very surprising.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The biggest problem in the NC State / Clemson game
is that neither offensive line is playing well. They’re inconsistent, which has killed a lot of drives.
I think Kentucky is a little overrated
Because of their performances against USC and Auburn. Both teams were in letdown/lookahead situations (USC had just come off a win over Alabama, Auburn had UK sandwiched between Arkansas and LSU) and both teams racked up huge halftime leads before letting off the gas and letting Kentucky back into the game. But they’ve been crushed by Florida, Georgia, and Ole Miss, none of which are good teams.
Keep in mind that they lost as many starters as we did last year, from a team that was no better than ours. I just hope they don’t figure things out on their bye.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Maryland outgained by 196 yards.
Why, of course they’re up 20-18. How’d you know?
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I totally would've picked them.
They win games they have no business winning, so this would’ve been perfect.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Who do they have this week?
Miami?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Maryland's RB is 2-2
with a sack.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it possible that Oklahoma State is really the best team in the Big 12 South?
499 yards of total offense, 34-0 on Baylor midway thru the 3rd
I expected a win there
But not that kind of win. Bedlam will be huge this year.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Zook has a history of going for it in his own territory while protecting a late lead
Will call timeout to think about this one though.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
Saw that coming
Rutgers damn near took out USF too
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
State decides they'd prefer to lose the game.
A 4th and 1 from the Clemson 42, they decide to punt. (3:30 left in the game, trailing by 1).
They punt for FOUR YARDS.
ACC: Feel the excitement!
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
As soon as the qb left the field, State deserved to lose.
That was just horribly stupid decision-making there.
Indiana so close
WR had it in the air in the end zone, but couldn’t control it on the way down, lost it on his hip on contact
The ACC can save themselves a lot of money
by canceling the championship game and giving the title to VaTech. The rest of the conference is insane.
You misspelled "awful".
I vote “no” ACC teams in the BlogPoll this week. ;)
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean that team that tried to lose to Georgia Tech?
Aka, the team that lost to Kansas
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
But then...
we wouldn’t have the enjoyment of watching Tech get upset by a 7-5 team with a BCS berth on the line
7-5?
Who’s overachieving?
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Clemson faces a 4th and 2 from their 46 yard line.
3 minutes left, and State is out of timeouts. This decision is tougher than the one that State blew.
While we're still eligible and can actually have this conversation:
the loser of NC State/Clemson goes in the pool of teams we could play in the Music City Bowl
if it's the Liberty Bowl, that'll almost certainly be Central Florida
Music City is ACC #6, PapaJohns.com is a lower tier Big East team
Gotta think the Music City picks us up if we're 6-6
They’ve been wanting us there for a while, have they not?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd think so
as long as we don’t get crazy and have only one SEC team make the BCS, we should be a safe bet there, especially since we’re already playing in the Liberty Bowl tonight
The BCS will be interesting
Somebody’s gonna get hosed. Only four at larges, and Stanford, Auburn/Bama loser, TCU/Utah winner, and Boise will all deserve it. If there’s a second Big Ten or Big XII team (likely), there’s gonna be problems.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Close.
CAA champion.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Just a team that’s equivalent to the Big East champion. Everyone’s the same in that conference
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Michigan 3rd and 9 in the red zone
Down seven, under 5 to play I believe.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Might be under two to play
ESPN3 is too blurry to read the time. Now 3rd and 4. Illinois jumped
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, Illinois has the ball last
We think. Hopefully that’s good.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Tied it up!
pending XP, of course.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
State's quarterback is panicking.
He threw seriously deep on a 3rd and 10 into double coverage, with the anticipated incompletion resulting.
Miami is driving on the backs of Maryland penalties.
Remember this when they miss the game-winning FG.
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I think I'm dooming everyone else to having to pick Maryland games the rest of the season with these updates.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
To win it?
I wouldn’t go that far yet.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I need Illinois to come through
I think it’s the only game remaining where I picked against the majority
Now Michigan will get it last
Damnit
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Picked off
Okay, so Illinois has it last. For real this time.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
But without enough time to do much of anything
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe one play
To shoot for FG range
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And we're headed to overtime
31-31 first half
14-14 second half
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Crap, I lost 3 on NCSt
Forgot I had 2 on South Carolina. Okay, Illinois, give me five.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
So Maryland did catch the game-tying TD.
Except it was out-of-bounds.
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HA!
Plenty of time.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, that looks like 3-0.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, 2-1 maybe.
Losing to Virginia.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Which will win them the division.
Head-to-head advantages over both of those teams.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you're right.
Slow updating schedules, good point.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, FSU needs to blow a game.
NC State has lost two also.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Although
With as bad as Illinois’ defense has been, I think their inability to convert in short yardage situations is what may cause them to lose. Twice they could’ve run out the clock just by making a 3rd or 4th and 1.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
That, and being managed by Zook.
Some forces are more powerful than even RichRod’s lack of concern over defense.
Well, short yardage now
See if they can do something
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
4th and goal
one foot away. Can Illinois make short yardage?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
Can you get Boise on ESPN3?
I can’t seem to get it to load.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
First time I've seen a U game on there.
Just came through for me.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Touchdown Michigan
2 point conversion attempt pending
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like I'm losing 5
Unless Illinois gets things together
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
what has two thumbs and forgot to set her picks?
This. gal. :-((
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What % of Big Ten basketball games will score fewer points than this?
I’d be willing to go as high as 80%.
Touchdown Illinois
Within 2, trying to extend the game
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
I thought I might be able to salvage some of the late games
untruth.
I do win the award for most non-points this week. ;-)
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Michigan wins
Goodbye, 5 points. Although that Illinois +3 I had in another contest still wins, so I’m not too distraught.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
Answering an earlier question,
I do get Boise on ESPN3. It has a ‘watch live’ link in its scoreboard.
Can I watch three games at once?
Bama/LSU on CBS, Boise/Hawaii on ESPN3, TCU/Utah on channelsurfing? I think I can.
Kinda paying the most attention to Boise though, because I have Hawaii +22.5 in another contest.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
Espn3.com
does have a PIP capability.
two on the net and one on the tube
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I have no tube
All three on the net. I can split screen two of them and have the other minimized in case something interesting happens. Also, I HATE these camera angles that they have on CBSCS. I hope that’s not what our game looks like.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so too.
by the miracles of the repulsive Time Warner Cable it is on tv tonight..
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The hell is with Utah's black jerseys?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
Boise may be waking up now.
The passing game is working really well on this drive, and Boise’s in the red zone.
So LSU with an early 3 point lead.
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So earlier today I was playing NCAA 11
And I played against Alabama .. game went into overtime, I fumbled, then Wagner returned an interception for a game-winning touchdown.
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By the way
How is it 50 degrees up here but snowing in Tennessee?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
Chavis just owned Bama that series.
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Clearly, Kansas players suck.
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Hawaii, even plus the points
Is looking like a bad, bad pick.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
Boise has the best passing attack I've seen in a long, long time.
Perhaps ever, and I’m not exaggerating.
Bold. Daring. Hooper.
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Their PEO is 2.85.
That’s insane for this late in the year, especially for a team that passes with such frequency.
And for a team who plays San Jose State
::coughs::
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I'm just saying, it's hard to compare them to everyone
Given the competition. There’s no doubt they’re good, but it’s like saying a Big 12 offense is good, or a Big 10 defense is good. What they’re going up against just isn’t the cream of the crop.
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but...
they returned practically everyone from an offense that was already one of the best in the country.
I honestly believe they would beat us just as badly as Oregon did
That's not saying much. ;-)
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I understand.
I do think that, even accounting for that, Moore is one of the most field-aware qbs ever. His timing passes are just amazing, and he’s very consistently good.
Oh, I'll agree with that no doubt.
There’s no questioning that Boise is a very good team.
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We knew that
But I figured Hawaii would be able to move the ball. I know Boise has a good D, but Hawaii’s offense has been impressive this year.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Hawaii's defense is actually looking good
And Boise’s still marching it right down the field on them. They’re just playing very, very well
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
And the coverage has been good
He’s just making extremely accurate throws.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Except TCU is finishing.
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And Trent Richardson goes right up the gut
Down to the 1.
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Burrly
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Looks like he got it.
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And Richardson was "injured" doing it. Hrm.
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Utah fumble
TCU recovers inside the Ute 30. For a million reasons, TCU is going to run the score up on these boys like there’s no tomorrow
As they should.
Not that it’s sporting, but they have a shot at the NC game and, being a midmajor, need every little edge they can get.
Thanks, BCS!
Plus
I’d be a little pissed about the whole Utah to the Pac-10 thing…not so much at Utah for going, but this is a pretty good opportunity to give the whole conference the middle finger and show them they picked the wrong team
Utah was a great pick on many levels.
They’re still a top-10 team at the moment, they’re a good research school, and they’re good in a lot of other sports. All are PAC-10ish benchmarks.
Oh, I agree completely
but TCU does not, and they’ll spend the rest of the afternoon explaining why, cause who knows when they’ll see Utah again.
Also, if this was one year later, people would be making the “see, they throttled a Pac-10 team!” argument…but right now, they get no credit for it.
TD next play
I’ve enjoyed having you on my TV for one quarter, TCU-Utah, but we’re going back to the SEC now.
UNC leading FSU 14-7 after 1 quarter.
Perhaps Graysnail’s death wish of a Maryland divisional win is still in play.
Who said I was just happy with a divisional win?
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So, with TCU and Boise dominating, a little BCS question
Suppose (as I think is fairly likely) that Wisconsin, Ohio State, TCU, Boise, and Stanford win out and the Auburn/Alabama loser doesn’t lose again. There are four BCS at large spots that must then be divided amongst these six teams:
undefeated TCU
undefeated Boise
one-loss Auburn or two-loss Alabama
one-loss Ohio State
one-loss Stanford
two-loss Big XII runner up
Who gets the four spots? I think the Big XII is out, but somebody else is getting hosed, especially if Alabama beats Auburn. All five of those teams would be extremely deserving. I imagine Boise may be the odd man out as well.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:29 PM EDT reply actions
I expect them to win the conference
But if they have two losses (the second in the CG), I could see them making it over Stanford. If Oregon is in the title game, the Pac-10 has to pick a non-AQ this year.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Something like this...
BCSCG: Oregon vs SEC
Rose: Big Ten Champ vs
Orange: ACC Champ vs Big East Champ
Sugar: SEC at-large vs
Fiesta: Nebraska/Oklahoma vs
The Rose Bowl would take Nebraska in a heartbeat if Oklahoma won the Big 12. If Ohio State doesn’t get the Big 10 title, they’d go Fiesta, and TCU goes to the Sugar.
Rose Bowl can't do that
They’re obligated to take a non-AQ if they have a free spot. And even if a non-AQ is in the title game, I think they’d take Stanford over Nebraska to keep Big X/Pac 10. And I actually would like to see Wisconsin and Stanford play this year.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
does the Sugar Bowl have the same obligation to take a non-AQ?
Rose and Sugar would get first choice with their teams in the title game
No.
The Rose is the only one that has such a designation this cycle, and it’s specifically in case the Rose Bowl loses a team to the NC game.
Nope, just the Rose
Because they’ve never done it before. The Sugar had Utah two years ago
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
My guess, by the way
If TCU finishes ahead of Alabama:
NCG: Oregon/TCU
Rose: Wisconsin/Stanford
Sugar: Alabama/Ohio State
Orange: Virginia Tech/Auburn
Fiesta: Nebraska/West Virginia
If TCU finishes behind Alabama:
NCG: Oregon/Alabama
Rose: Wisconsin/TCU
Sugar: Auburn/Ohio State
Orange: Virginia Tech/Stanford (they could also choose Boise here, but Boise’s chances are hurt by VT likely winning the ACC)
Fiesta: Nebraska/West Virginia
This, of course, assumes the computers like TCU better than Boise and Alabama beats Auburn. However, flipping them doesn’t change much.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this is right
Even if it’s a two-loss Alabama, they get picked up over Stanford or Boise.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What if Boise or TCU does make the title game
Does that change anything? Or is the other (who is likely the #3 in the BCS) still the odd man out?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It would mean that on more AQ conference would not lose their champion to the title game
which would open up one more at-large bid. Sorta.
How do you figure?
Whether TCU/BSU is #2 or #3, they’re guaranteed to be in the BCS. So are the six AQs. There are still only three spots left, to be divided between Boise (suppose), Stanford, Ohio State, and Auburn (suppose).
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the number of available slots doesn't change.
In my mind, I see passing up a #4 as a little more tenable if the #3 was already a non-AQ team and taken as an at-large (as opposed to passing up a #3 non-AQ when a #2/#1 non-AQ was guaranteed the title game).
So not so much availability, but justification.
I agree that it should be harder
But if the TCU/Boise is already in the title game, I don’t think the Rose is obligated to take a non-AQ (they otherwise would be). Which means they’ll grab Stanford. Then you have two spots for Auburn/Alabama, Ohio State, and Boise/TCU. I just don’t see that ending well for TCU/Boise.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The Rose is only obligated if the non-AQ team is an automatic qualifier.
And only 1 non-AQ can be declared an automatic qualifier in a year. So you’re right on that.
I'm not sure a #3 team can get passed up for an at-large.
I’d have to check the rules, but the top 4 have some special consideration, IIRC.
I knew that
But I wasn’t sure exactly what sort of special consideration it is. I know that #4 can be passed over as an at-large, but only if #3 is also an at-large.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The best part of watching Boise? Fundamentals.
They don’t get the high-star athletes other teams do, but their players, to a man, play with excellent fundamentals.
Don't look now
But it’s 3-3 in the Oregon/Washington game with 8:30 left in the 2nd.
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Looks like Oregon looked now.
They’ve driven the field and are ready to retake the lead.
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Wow.
Boise was denied a TD by official’s call. (It should have been called a TD.) Hawaii calls a timeout, and it takes until Boise is ready to play after the timeout before the replay officials finally decide to review.
Boise gets the TD on review and makes the 2-poitn conversion.
21-0, for those worried about the spread.
As good as LSU's defense is
They aren’t good enough to stop Alabama as much as Alabama can stop LSU.
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Especially not on 3rd down.
::cough::
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Boise's defense is playing very well today
Much better than against Tech last week.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
Added more comments to the earlier discussion
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I had all the rules right
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a heck of a Catch-22 for Boise, btw.
VaTech winning the ACC obviously helps Boise’s SoS argument, but hurts their inclusion on grounds of not wanting a repeat game.
So VTech, a team that lost to James Madison at home, could end up AQ’ing into the BCS while Boise runs a perfect season and gets left out.
And gets left out because their only possible spot would've been a rematch with VT
That would really, really suck for the Broncs.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Forgetting the BCS, conference affiliation, etc. etc. etc.
just watching Boise’s passing game; it’s a thing of beauty.
LSU's offense is not good.
/sigh.
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Nebraska is trailing Iowa State 10-7
and has a long way to go before getting to field goal range before the half.
10 seconds left in the half, 2 TOs.
Of course you don’t use your TOs, Les.
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Other scores of interest
Northwestern up on Penn State 21-0. Wow.
CDD’s old team leads Fresno 14-10.
Oregon now up 18-3, but Washington is in the red zone.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:03 PM EDT reply actions
At the 11th hour this morning, I changed two picks
I had Michigan and switched to Illinois, and I had Northwestern and changed to Penn State :(
I had six on Penn State
I thought last week meant they’d turned things around. Turns out all it really meant is that they played Michigan.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Had 5 on NW.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
"Coach, once again we see your 2 QBs struggling, we saw a little something there...but what else can you change to get this offense going?"
“Uh, we need to continue to run the football…the…in my opinion, the back end of the half, we threw the ball better, and we continue to…eh, this game’s gonna be like this, this is a…this gonna be a hard fought game to the bitter end. We’re playing a good defense, don’t expect anybody to go up and down the field…(mumbling)…the second half could…we’re just where we need to be.”
by Will Shelton on Nov 6, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Apologies on the image size:
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Anything you can fail I can fail better!
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Boise goes up 28-0
Blown coverage on that one. Stupid Hawaii pick.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions
And right after, TCU scores.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It's uncanny.
Someone on the TCU sidelines is watching the Boise game, and right after Boise scores, he tells Patterson they need to score. And about 1 minute later, they do.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Corollary to the meltdown thread
is EPIC HAPPY GOOD NEWS HAPPY ENDING THREAD
http://www.rockchalktalk.com/2010/11/6/1796409/college-football-saturday-open-thread#comments
Fake punt by LSU that I didn't see
Goes for 20+ on 4th and 1.
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And delay of game immediately after.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It's just not Utah's day
and it wouldn’t matter if it was. Nice completion over the middle leads to the ball getting punched out from behind, right into the hands of a TCU defender. 30-0 and TCU about to make it worse
Somebody remind him that there's less of a chance of winning there than Minnesota.
Guess which place actually has decent funding and up-to-date facilities?
Other interesting score:
Wazzu leads Cal 10-7 at the half.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
Marquis Maze is a magnet for getting lit up.
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Screwy thing about the Heisman:
if Auburn loses a game thanks to its sketchy defense, Cam will lose votes.
I hate FOP's auto-logout
I like having it minimized so that I can refresh and check how my games are going. But I always just get the error page that the session has timed out.
I’ve actually lost my picks that way twice. By the time I finished deciding on a couple tight ones and entered my picks, I got the error page and had to pick them all again.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
It happens to me all the time
Maybe it’s because I didn’t have the “remember me” option. Seeing if that changes things.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Boise scores!
::starts the countdown until TCU scores::
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Boise State now up 35-0
I’d pretty much given up on my Hawaii +22.5 pick in the first half, but I’ve really given up now.
What’s next? Ah, Wyoming -10. Kicks off in 20. Let’s go, Pokes.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:40 PM EDT reply actions
But, but, but
It’s UNM. They lost to Colorado State by 24. Lost to UTEP by 18. Lost to UNLV by 35. Apart from their game against NMSU, they haven’t kept a game in single digits all year.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they'll cover as well.
Just saying that UNM must have an absolutely horrid defense for that to happen.
Well
Apart from the New Mexico St. game, UNM has allowed at least 30 points in every game and at least 38 in 6/7.
The spread is down to 8.5, so somebody likes UNM. But I really don’t think Wyoming is as bad as they look. Six of their seven losses have been against teams who have been ranked at some point (as I’m sure you know), and 3 have been against teams currently in the top 6. Also, the road win over Toledo is looking better and better.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Much like UT
Up to this point, they’re in the argument for toughest. But their remaining opponents are 3-6, 1-7, and 0-8.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Was this week a spread week?
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I assume that Kellen Moore is done for the day.
If Hawaii doesn’t get a TD on this drive, he’ll wear a headset the rest of the way out.
So the TCU-Utah final is 37-0, you're saying.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
TCU needs to onside kick.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Colorado fans are great.
Oh, look, this is a really nice score. I’m okay with this, it’s nice to beat up on one of the worst teams in coll-MY EYES OH MY GOD MY EYES THEYVE GOT MY EYES AND THEY ARENT LETTING GO!!!!!
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Yeah, pretty much.
We ought to just post that gameday thread to remind all our fanbase that Dooley does in fact deserve a little more time.
Blind squirrel and nuts.
What else describes a Les Miles offense?
by David Hooper on Nov 6, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Did you ever finish that Photoshop work, by the way?
Speaking of things that describe Les Miles.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure enough, TCU scores.
37-0.
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Wow
Moore throws another pick. Dang. And they’re still up 35.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
And TCU breathes a sign of relief.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh*
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Maze gets tackled before the ball arrives
And catches it anyways
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
Against Peterson.
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Well, that doesn't look like a catch. Not that it makes much difference.
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Somewhere, a turtle applauds very slowly
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Touchdown Alabama
They only score when behind, apparently
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
Oh hey look:
1st and 10 TCU from the Utah 12.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa, 4th and 2.
They’re going for it. (Not really. End of the 3rd quarter.)
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
TCU breathes a sigh of relief.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Sheperd breaks a big run for LSU
Gets caught from behind, though.
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Russell Sheperd with a huge gain.
Fortunately he never played QB in high school or he’d be able to solve LSU’s QB issues.
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You know
I’ve thought ever since about the 2nd quarter of the Auburn game that Jefferson by far was the better of the two QBs.
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LSU lines up for a FG.
Oh lordie.
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And Les freezes his own kicker.
Never go anywhere, Les.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
And kicks one after a Timeout.
14-13 Alabama.
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Great catch by Commitment there for Utah.
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Remember that time I was lamenting taking Penn State?
Well…I should be less reactionary. Nittany Lions are now up 28-21 and just got the ball back.
Utah scored, by the way.
TCU needs to step it up.
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If TCU can rack up a safety here, it'll be perfect.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait
How has Wyoming won two games this year?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:23 PM EDT reply actions
They're behind to the worst team in the history of history
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
7-7 now
There’s an online feed, but you have to have Veetle.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
(they're watching TCU during the commercials, but only commercials)
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, Nebraska and Florida State
Trying really hard to screw up 12 and 15 points, respectively. Nebraska was up 14 but is now tied, FSU has been back and forth all day with UNC and is currently down 6.
I was in a rush
So I picked straight against the spread — ie, higher spread = higher points.
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Jordan Jefferson in this game:
10 of 13, 141 yards, 1 TD 0 INT. It’s been there the whole time, see?
A REVERSE on 4th and 1?!
Nice.
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Almost a nice stand
Gotta go for 2, right?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions
holy crap.
this man is ridiculously lucky.
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Did she win?
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Or has she raced yet, even?
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19-0!!!!!!!!!11
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ha. Yes.
undefeated horse. A mare, at that.
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Hey, all
Nice drive there, by Miles, except for the open-fingers clap, which makes me feel weird.
I’ve been half paying attention — did ESPN really have Gameday at a venue and then not show that game. I wonder how long it’s been since they’ve done that, now that they, like AT&T, own 97% of all the world and 97% of everything that matters.
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 6, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Four weeks ago
Gameday was in Columbia, but CBS had the rights to the Cocks against Alabama.
They also did this last year in Fort Worth for the TCU/Utah game.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Hm.
/said in that “learn something new every day” tone of voice.
Just struck me funny this afternoon b/c I had Gameday on in the background and then went straight to ESPN looking for the game and thought it was odd that it was on that channel that is real effort to find. You know, the one also showing Tennessee-Memphis. CBS CS is bookending today, huh?
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 6, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, she was just coming in the paddock
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North Carolina with a special teams disaster
Getting ready to punt from their 40, the snap went over the head, and the punter kicked it out of bounds from the 3. Apparently, in college, that is not an automatic safety, but rather half the distance from the spot of the illegal touch. FSU got 1st and goal at the 1 and promptly scored. They now lead 35-34.
So on my way to get some more snacks . . .
. . . “luck” is not really the word. But what is?
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 6, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Snacks?
Snacks like tacos?
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Quicker
Tootsie Rolls. Somebody’s got to eat the leftover Halloween candy, you know? I really ought to learn not to buy 50 bags. ;-)
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 6, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Drake Nevis just destroyed Alabama's heart.
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TCU, you tricky dogs.
They win 47-7 to go against Boise’s 42-7.
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Just because it's in the realm of possibility now: replace "Alabama" with "LSU" in the above BCS discussions.
Does Boise stay ahead of a 1-loss LSU?
Yes
Because LSU can’t beat Auburn.
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Oh, good grief.
There’s seriously a possibility of an Auburn-LSU NC Game. Very slim, obviously, but you can see the dominoes.
This result would be better for Boise regarding the championship game
But even worse regarding making a BCS bowl in general. A two-loss Alabama team probably would’ve been picked over an undefeated Boise, but a one loss LSU will certainly be picked first. But I highly doubt they jump them in the BCS standings.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a bad decision right now.
With their D-Line.
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which is the best point about running it at UT too
works really well when you can still get pressure with your NFL d-linemen…though Chief is blitzing some out of it
Hmm...burned a TO before the 2-point conversion
After the TD, I think there’s enough time to kick it deep.
I'd kick the onside, tbh
With the way LSU has been running, you might not get it back.
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When Alabama is behind, they suddenly have an offense
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
But each touchdown they've scored all game has been while trailing
When they get ahead, they can’t do a thing.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
You are dead.
You are &$%#%^N *DEAD!!!!
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haha
living in KY, apparently it’s obligatory to know about the ponies.
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Iowa State goes for 2 with a fake XP in OT
Dude was open, but the ball hung up in the air and was intercepted. Nebraska wins 31-30.
Wow
That was way too close for the ’Huskers.
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 6, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Iowa State fake an XP in overtime
And throw a pick. Nebraska escape.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
Wow
Looks like that’s the game to LSU.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
Game? Wow. Wow.
Who picked LSU to win? ;-)
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There was no coverage
Anybody could make that throw.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I still cant' believe
That one recruit chose New Mexico over UT and FSU last year. Really?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
1 TO left, clock running down.
Delay of game penalty.
<3 you, Les.
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Or, you know, line drive it.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
In his defense
1 second is more important than 5 yards.
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Sad Alabama Girl:
Not as good as OMG Texas Girl.
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North Carolina wins!
So …what was that you were saying about Maryland, Hoop?
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Goodbye, 21 more points
As FSU and Bama both go down.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
2-1 is in play!
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
?
2-1 was in play even before FSU lost, wasn’t it? Maryland has one conference loss, and everyone else would’ve had two. Now everyone else will have three if the Terps can handle FSU and NC St.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Maryland, NC State, and FSU now all have two conference losses.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
As Alabama loses
Wyoming runs 94 yards for a TD. 21-7
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:06 PM EDT reply actions
very uninspired lateral.
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Les Saban!!!!
OH MY GOD NO MAKE IT GO AWAY THE IMAGE!!!!
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Man, Arkansas brought NO ONE to Columbia
I know it’s the longest trip in the conference, but i was in those upper visiting seats last week with a bunch of UT fans, and we’re 2-6
Arkie up 7-0 easilly.
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Ugh, took me all week to talk myself into Carolina's defense not really being that bad
and about three minutes for Arkansas to make me regret it
Friggin' Wyoming
What a way to end a half. Allow a touchdown with under a minute to go, drive all the way to the UNM 15 and then throw a pick.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
Still up 7 though
And get the ball first in the second half. And was pretty much moving the ball at will.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
So strange
And I had 11 on Chokelahoma.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
So, I have been busy with a birthday party today
Someone tell me that Michigan-Illinois score is either A: an OT result, or 2: a basketball score.
OT basketball game.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 6, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
3 OT
But it was 31-31 at halftime.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a really strange day
I almost forget that we have a game coming up. I hope the team isn’t this overconfident.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:29 PM EDT reply actions
I thought we were just scrimmaging, today? ;-)
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Wow
I had no idea Oklahoma’s secondary was so incredibly inept. There’s no way I would’ve put 11 on them.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
South Carolina's fight song
sounds like something they’d play at a carnival
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
I'm going to avoid the low hanging fruit
of comparing your average South Carolinian to your average carny. But I did practically live in SC for 4 months back in 2006.
I lived there for four years
From 2005-09
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Did allow me to go to the ’06 UT/USC game. So that was nice.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
My condolences.
I can say this for it tho – it’s better than West Virginia. West Virginia is the only state I’ve worked in that lived up and even exceeded every negative stereotype I’d heard about it.
My best friend is a Virginia Tech fan
And he’d agree.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 6, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Marsalis Teague in uniform on the field.
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Good News!
channelsurfing.net has a link for the game up. Cross fingers…
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