College Football Games Thread

[FAB802]

Does anyone care before Ohio State gets their panties dropped on national television tonight?

[Stlrbum]

Nah not really! Will have a game or two on, but the real games start tonight. Atleast in my house (OSU/USC and OU/WAS)

[Doc]

South Dakota is at SE Louisiana.....go Coyotes!

:rolleyes:

[Lunar7]

Who will score fewer points, Michigan or Notre Dame?

[FAB802]

Who will score fewer points, Michigan or Notre Dame?

That's a toss off, I mean toss up.

[FAB802]

I had a chance to go to the Michigan State game today. I passed. It's been raining non stop here since early yesterday, they're playing in a swamp.

[Doc]

Cal is getting stomped by Maryland....thats kinda surprising..

[FAB802]

The MSU/Florida Atlantic game is brutal.

[Doc]

anyone know what channel iowa/iowa st is on?

[FAB802]

anyone know what channel iowa/iowa st is on?

I have it on the Big Ten network.

[Lunar7]

Montana St is beating Minnesota.

Southern Illinois over Northwestern.

[Doc]

21-3 Maryland.

[FAB802]

Javon Ringer is a damn good running back for Michigan State.

[SteelrzGirl]

All I know is for all the effin hype, this USC/OSU game better kick ass. I have a gut feeling both will be a let down.

[Stlrbum]

All I know is for all the effin hype, this USC/OSU game better kick ass. I have a gut feeling both will be a let down.
It will only be a let down for OSU fans. USC is going to kick some butt!!

[Doc]

I have it on the Big Ten network.

Charles Davis drives me nuts as a color analyst.

[SteelrzGirl]

It will only be a let down for OSU fans. USC is going to kick some butt!!

I hate the University of Spoiled Children. Im just pissy cause Cal is getting their ass beat apparently, lol.

[Stlrbum]

I hate the University of Spoiled Children. Im just pissy cause Cal is getting their ass beat apparently, lol.
LOL! Probably! ;)

[SteelerFan448]

It will only be a let down for OSU fans. USC is going to kick some butt!!

I agree. I don't see OSU hanging around for too long, but I'd like to see Pryor play well.

[Doc]

terrible non safety call in the Cal game...

[Sarge]

The Ohio State game was going to be ugly with Beanie, but now without him? I give it 22 and 1/2 minutes of game time before half the nation turns this one off.

[Jesse]

3:30 can't get here fast enough....

[Jesse]

The Ohio State game was going to be ugly with Beanie, but now without him? I give it 22 and 1/2 minutes of game time before half the nation turns this one off.

Why so long? USC will be up by 2 TD's 8 minutes in.

[Parasite]

Without Wells it's going to be tough. Real tough. I hope they play well and I expect them to. It's going to be extremely hard to get out of there with a win though.

If they do win though, I expect some of you to show up here and eat some crow.

[Doc]

i predict a much closer game than most are predicting..

[Steelerman]

i predict a much closer game than most are predicting..

I do too. All I have been hearing/reading throughout the week is about USC and their cocky, god-like attitude. Their practices have been a circus.

[SteelerFan448]

I do too. All I have been hearing/reading throughout the week is about USC and their cocky, god-like attitude. Their practices have been a circus.

Is that any different than a typical work week at USC?

[FAB802]

Javon Ringer has 254 yards and two TD's, what he's still doing in there is beyond me.

[FAB802]

Watching Michigan/Notre Dame is going to be like watching the Cowboys play the Patsies. I'm rooting for a tie and a mass outbreak of diarrhea for both teams.

[SteelBuck10]

Without Wells it's going to be tough. Real tough. I hope they play well and I expect them to. It's going to be extremely hard to get out of there with a win though.

If they do win though, I expect some of you to show up here and eat some crow.

Nah, I don't even care about people eating crow. I just want them to win in the worst way.

This is like the 90's to me when Cowher "couldn't win the AFC Championship"

I just want Tress and company to get over the hump.

To others I say hate all you want, OSU ain't going anywhere. May not be this year, may not be next, but we keep getting top notch talent and it's only a matter of time. Then it'll be like the red sox, going from can't win game x to will someone beat these guys.

Wait and see.:cool:

[FAB802]

7-0 Irish.

[FAB802]

Michigan has fumbled the first two kickoffs. They suck ass.

[FAB802]

14-0 Irish.

[Lunar7]

Michigan has some suspect play calling.

[Dgenx321]

Ha Ha.

Rod will be fired from Mich after this season....

[FAB802]

21-0 Irish. BWAHAHAHAHAHHAA!

[Lunar7]

Charlie Weis is going to hit the victory buffet tonight.

[Dgenx321]

Mich sucks ass!

[FAB802]

Charlie Weis is going to hit the victory buffet tonight.

Dude, Country Buffet has already locked up for the night.

[CAH]

Watching Penn State and Syracuse. PSU 21 - 0.

No use switching to the Michigan game.

[Lunar7]

Dude, Country Buffet has already locked up for the night.

Chinese buffet still open! You been here four fucking hours, eat vegetable!

[FAB802]

McGuffie is going to be a beast.

[Dgenx321]

He'll be playing on Sundays...

[Steel Dino]

McGuffie is going to be a beast.

And that Golden Tate ain't too bad either!!!

[FAB802]

Notre Damn needs to keep playing. Michigan pretty much did whatever they wanted offensively. Their return guys make ours look like Devin Hester though.

[FAB802]

Shit, here comes the rain. This game is gonna get ugly fast with bobbles and fumbles.

[Smooth Criminal]

Love Michigan losing. Wouldn't be sad if Georgia lost either.

LETS GO BUCKEYES!

[Sarge]

Michigan = Masters of the bubble screen.

[Sarge]

i predict a much closer game than most are predicting..

I expect a 10-14 point USC win.

[Sarge]

BYU is just destroying UCLA. Games like that need a mercy rule or some kind of shit.

[FAB802]

BYU is just destroying UCLA. Games like that need a mercy rule or some kind of shit.

It needs one kid to get sick of it and lay out the QB that's padding his stats. It's worth 15 yards to make a point sometimes.

[Dgenx321]

Jesus, 52-0 BYU!

[Dgenx321]

Make that 59-0

[Sarge]

It needs one kid to get sick of it and lay out the QB that's padding his stats. It's worth 15 yards to make a point sometimes.

Yeah at 59-0, gotta do something. Paterno has had the scrubs in since the start of the 3rd for the most part. I guess BYU must be wanting to move up the polls they way they are running up on UCLA.

[Lunar7]

That's a lot of weight for Charlie's bum knee to support.

[FAB802]

That's a lot of weight for Charlie's bum knee to support.

That must be one Hellabrace.

[Steelerman]

So they confirmed that Weiss has a torn MCL and ACL from the sideline hit. Umm, that sucks.

[Dgenx321]

He'll just use a scooter to go to old country buffett tonight.

[TDX27]

I always like to see the Big Ten beat other conferences but I don't think Ohio State can hang with USC. I too expect a USC win of at least 10.

[DaSwitz]

Yeah at 59-0, gotta do something. Paterno has had the scrubs in since the start of the 3rd for the most part. I guess BYU must be wanting to move up the polls they way they are running up on UCLA.

If BYU can beat UCLA 59-0 and UCLA can beat Tennessee, I wonder by how many points BYU would beat Tennessee. :D

[Sarge]

Oregon and Purdue locked in a death match. Tied at 23 late in the 4th.

[Sarge]

Purdue's kicker missed a 44 yarder that would have won it. Headed to OT.

[CAH]

Penn State beat Syracuse 55 - 13 and used 4 QBs.

[Sarge]

Penn State beat Syracuse 55 - 13 and used 4 QBs.

Are you really surprised PSU won? I'm surprised it was that close.

[Sarge]

I mean, Syracuse lost to Akron by two touchdowns last week. Fuck, I'd hope Penn State would win.

[Doc]

Syracuse should go down to I-AA

[Sarge]

Oregon Wins!!! Down 20-3 at one point, they rally to win it in 2OT 32-26.

[SteelrzGirl]

BYU is just destroying UCLA. Games like that need a mercy rule or some kind of shit.

I absolutely enjoyed Nueheisel getting his ass shelacked. I might even buy a BYU shirt now.

[Dgenx321]

I have a feeling Beanie Wells may play tonight.

For some odd reason he had his wrist band on during warm ups.

And he was sort of warming up..

[Stainless]

I'm looking forward to seeing what USC's all about. They sure are talking 'em up.

[SteelrzGirl]

Its all Ive heard about locally all week. Im ready for this games to be over.

[Dgenx321]

31-17 Osu



......................

[Stainless]

Anything less than the best team ever is going to be disappointing.

[Sarge]

31-17 Osu



......................

LOL. You made me spit beer all over my monitor. Good one.

[Dgenx321]

Is the sound messed up for anyone else??

[Pitt Charlie]

USC could prolly give The Raiders a game for a half ,so I see no hope for OSU

[Sarge]

Based on the opening drives, this is exactly how I expected the Michigan Notre Dame game to go.

[Dgenx321]

Hmm.

They keep switching QBs....

[Dgenx321]

OK

Dont do a fucking draw everytime you put proyor in!

[Southern Steeler]

Ohio St. is hanging tough so far...the longer they stay around the worse it is for USC.

I still predict a 14 pt win for the Trojans, though.

[Staxx]

What a difference in team speed for USC versus the slow Big Ten powerhouse Buckeyes. Is it already January 1st, usually OSU is exposed at bowl time.

[Southern Steeler]

Ohio St. is hanging tough so far...

well, scratch that.

I give the Buckeyes a lot of credit for taking a game like this, but they had little or no chance before they even stepped on the field. It's startling how different levels of football are played in certain parts of the country.

When is the return game in Columbus? Next year?

[SteelrzGirl]

Im a little bored. I may switch to Ok and Wash.

[Pitt Charlie]

Wisconsin/Fresno St should be good later.

[Dgenx321]

Hell if it werent for dumbass flags Ohio State could be leading right now...

[Pitt Charlie]

And if my Aunt had balls................

[Pitt Charlie]

Pick 6

[Southern Steeler]

Hell if it werent for dumbass flags Ohio State could be leading right now...


or dumbass INT's

[Dgenx321]

Just put Proyor in. lol

[SteelrzGirl]

Wisconsin/Fresno St should be good later.Yeah Im looking forward to that game too

[Steelerman]

It's startling how different levels of football are played in certain parts of the country.


Oh horseshit. USC has dominated recruiting for quite some time now. It's almost unfair and it has nothing to do with location. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the best recruits will usually churn out the best teams.

[LetMePlay]

USC pays better.

[Southern Steeler]

Oh horseshit. USC has dominated recruiting for quite some time now. It's almost unfair and it has nothing to do with location. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the best recruits will usually churn out the best teams.

It has everything to do with location. I can't believe some of you can't figure this out.


Anyone watching Auburn/Miss. St.? One of the most bizarre, offensively inept games I have ever seen.

[Superman]

Ohio State should do the smart thing and move that lanky fuck Pryor to WR.

When he's in the game, USC is over-engaging on running plays since they know he won't pass. at 6-6, he'd have an ENORMOUS advantage over any DB on him.

[Steelerman]

It has everything to do with location. I can't believe some of you can't figure this out.

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Really? So why is it that UCLA can't get shit for recruits while being in one of the most luxurious areas of Los Angeles, while USC is in a goddamn ghetto and gets the best?

[FAB802]

UCLA has ghey powder blue uniforms.

[Steelerman]

I think PSU is the best team in the Big Ten. They have been overlooked by everyone in the universe and they are absolutely loaded with talent.

[Southern Steeler]

Really? So why is it that UCLA can't get shit for recruits while being in one of the most luxurious areas of Los Angeles, while USC is in a goddamn ghetto and gets the best?


Because USC is there.

I was speaking of regions....not same cities.

[Steelerman]

Because USC is there.

I was speaking of regions....not same cities.

Yea, that Fresno St. is quite a juggernaut. Have you seen the PAC-10 this year?

[SteelrzGirl]

there's nothing in Fresno. Its just a freckle on the armpit of hell known as Bakersfield and is probably at least 3 hours from LA.

Anyways, USC just scored again.

[Steelerman]

there's nothing in Fresno. Its just a freckle on the armpit of hell known as Bakersfield and is probably at least 3 hours from LA.


The only thing positive about Fresno is Yosemite, which is only an hour away. Other than that? Yikes!

[Staxx]

Love Fresno's head coach, he has put that God forsaken city on the football map by taking on any and all comers.

[SteelrzGirl]

Love Fresno's head coach, he has put that God forsaken city on the football map by taking on any and all comers.

their baseball and basketball programs have helped put them on the map as well.

I actually like to watch Fresno St. The place just sucks.

[Steelerman]

OSU is a fucking joke.

[Dgenx321]

Everyone goes to USC because they know the NFL has an onsite scout??

lol

[SteelrzGirl]

The only thing positive about Fresno is Yosemite, which is only an hour away. Other than that? Yikes!

But you could learn how to pick produce, sell meth or learn some really neat gang tricks.

[FAB802]

I didn't figure they would be able to stay with them, especially without Wells. Defensively they are just overmatched, and Wells wouldn't help them any there.

[SteelrzGirl]

Im watching QVC Im so bored.

[Steelerman]

But you could learn how to pick produce, sell meth or learn some really neat gang tricks.

Or sweat your assholio off when it gets to 109 in the summer.

[CAH]

Are you really surprised PSU won? I'm surprised it was that close.

Penn State used all their QBs (4) and played about everyone on the team. The 2nd half, you needed a roster sheet to know who was playing. JoePa doesn't try to run up the score. He just wants everyone to have a chance to play.

Had PSU left their 1st team in, the score could have been doubled.

[Bochamps]

Bet 2 games today.

Penn State -28

USC -10.5 (locked it in on Monday before it climbed).

Should have bet more.

I should stick with betting college, and forget trying to bet NFL.

[Idioteque]

Wisconsin/Fresno St should be good later.

watching it now... wanna see Fresno State's QB, Brandstater......

[Stlrbum]

USC could prolly give The Raiders a game for a half ,so I see no hope for OSU
Hell they would beat them out right!

There was a sign on ESPN Gameday that said "THE OVER RATED UNIVERSITY"

USC came out to play tonite and are exposing OSU for what they are-a good team that has a cupcake schedule.

[CAH]

WOW Ohio State is getting their asses kicked.

[Staxx]

Great goal line stand by Fresno State

[FAB802]

Fresno State with an impressive stand.

[Pitt Charlie]

Hell they would beat them out right!

.

Never happen

[Steelerman]

PSU is the new king of the Big Ten.

[FAB802]

There's an echo in here.

[FAB802]

Never happen

No kidding. No college team has a shot against any pro team. Raiders or otherwise.

[Pitt Charlie]

PSU is the new king of the Big Ten.

Let them play someone first before you bestow the crown

[Idioteque]

Let them play someone first before you bestow the crown

i think it's just that they're the only ones not to humiliate themselves yet

[FAB802]

Let them play someone first before you bestow the crown

I bet they could beat Ohio U.

[FAB802]

Boeckman is a pussy.

[Big Fella]

Saying it is about region is only partially correct. USC is also one of a handful of teams that truly recruit nationally.

It also helps that Texas, Florida, California, and Ohio are the top 4 talent producing states.

Most of the kids on SC's roster are Californians, but many of the top players are not.

Brian Cushing, New Jersey
Everson Griffen, Arizona
Vidal Hazleton, Virgina (Nations #1 WR a few years ago, despite not performing that highly)
Ronald Johnson, Michigan (one of the most interesting recruiting stories you'll never hear)
Taylor Mays, Washington
Joe McKnight, Louisiana
Mitch Mustain, Arkansas
Patick Turner, Tennessee
Damian Williams, Arkansas

Its more than region. USC is the in school. Snoop walks the sidelines, Will Ferrell is there, many of the kids go to the NFL. Some how Sneaky Pete gets 5* recruits 4 or 5 deep at positions on the depth chart. It is currently the in school. It hasn't always been, and it won't always will be.

1990: 8-4
1991: 3-8
1992: 6-5
1993: 8-5
1994: 8-3-1
1995: 9-2
1996: 6-6
1997: 6-5
1998: 8-5
1999: 6-6
2000: 5-7
2001: 6-6

Really quite mediocre for one of college football's storied programs. And if the regional argument applied UCLA, Arizona, Arizona St. Washington, Oregon or another Western team would have stepped up and become a major power, but did not.

[CAH]

No kidding. No college team has a shot against any pro team. Raiders or otherwise.
I agree. Even the Bengals would win. :rolleyes:

[FAB802]

I agree. Even the Bengals would win. :rolleyes:

By double digits.

[Sarge]

Penn State used all their QBs (4) and played about everyone on the team. The 2nd half, you needed a roster sheet to know who was playing. JoePa doesn't try to run up the score. He just wants everyone to have a chance to play.

Had PSU left their 1st team in, the score could have been doubled.

Sure, 4 players threw passes, but Norwood is a WR by trade. He had one, ONE pass attempt, and it was incomplete. look, I understand that when the game is out of reach, JoePa goes deep into the roster, but don't exaggerate. I'm glad they won, but it was only Syracuse. It's like the Steelers beating the bengals.

[Sarge]

Oh nad anyone who thought the OSU / USC game would be close was obviously a fan of OSU. This is pathetic. It's sad that OSU is the best the Big 10 has to offer.

[Southern Steeler]

i think it's just that they're the only ones not to humiliate themselves yet

exactly. saying that you are the best of the Big Ten is like saying you're the smartest Bengal


And if the regional argument applied UCLA, Arizona, Arizona St. Washington, Oregon or another Western team would have stepped up and become a major power, but did not.

Oregon has done that, IMO

I was really applying it to the south. Sarge or tape or someone recently posted that all the top notch athletes go to the south and/or west rather than play in the cold and snow up north. Which is largely true. That tidbit has a lot to do with why the upper echelon Big Ten schools can't compete regularly with the cream of the crop in the SEC and PAC 10 The speed difference between USC/Fla/LSU and Ohio St. is not only noticeable, it's devastating. It's not entirely their fault, but it makes it no less accurate.

[Big Fella]

I was referring to someone stepping up in the 1990's.

California didn't stop producing top talent, there just wasn't a top team in the entire region.

[CAH]

Sure, 4 players threw passes, but Norwood is a WR by trade. He had one, ONE pass attempt, and it was incomplete. look, I understand that when the game is out of reach, JoePa goes deep into the roster, but don't exaggerate. I'm glad they won, but it was only Syracuse. It's like the Steelers beating the bengals.

Well, pardon me all to hell. They were my thoughts on the game.

Had to add smilies before I got kicked in the butt. :) :) :)

[Jesse]

It's like the Steelers beating the bengals.

No, more like the Texans. Bengals is in-division.

[TDX27]

I'm not even sure OSU would have done any better with Beanie in there. Maybe another TD or two but they still would have lost by 10 plus. That is how I figured the game would turn out.

[Stainless]

This dude sounds pissed off.

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8561554/?MSNHPHMA

[Stainless]

Auburn beat Mississippi State 3-2?

[Lunar7]

Auburn beat Mississippi State 3-2?

And no extra innings.

[Idioteque]

Auburn beat Mississippi State 3-2?

yea, Frank Thomas homered in the 5th to put them ahead.......

[crimsonsteel]

Auburn's offense is going through a serious identity crisis. They're trying to run the spread offense but the problem is they have 2 QB's neither of which are very good. Chris Todd is a better passer but not athletic enough to run the spread, Cody Burns is athletic but can't hit the broad side of Phillip Fulmer if he tried. Their RB's have 5 fumbles in the last two games to boot. Defensively, they're one of the best in the country.

[Stainless]

My boys hung with 'Bama about as well as OSU hung with USC. The Toppers only lost by 34, and this is only their second year playing in Division I.

[Hines57]

Loved every second of USC mauling Ohio State. The sweater was speechless. He's gotta do a better job of recruiting ineligible players (see Mo Clarett and tainted national title) if he wants to win big games.