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Heisman'd Quarterback forgets to turn off the oven, Ruthless Ref wants to watch it all burn

AlteredBeast in his unaltered state

Melvin Gordon breaks his own rushing record, receives commendation from Jim Thorpe over telegraph

California Man braves the public, after failed facelift destroy's his visage.

Ivy League School promotes literacy at a random public event

Tennessee Fans do not comprehend gravity, shocked to find, that just like their football program, everything's going down.

It's actually about Ethics in Blocking Technique

Old Man that doesn't understand this topic

Old Man forgets this slobberknocker

Former Politicians and Waterboys Playoff Poll
Week 14 Y'all
1. Alabama
2. Oregon
3. Florida State
4. Mississippi State
5. TCU
6. Ohio State
7. Baylor
8. UCLA
9. Georgia
10. Michigan State
11. Arizona
12. Kansas State
13. Arizona State
14. Wisconsin
15. Auburn
16. Georgia Tech
17. Missouri
18. Minnesota
19. Ole' Miss
20. Oklahoma
21. Clemson
22. Louisville
23. Boise State
24. Marshall
25. Utah

Former Politicians and Waterboys Playoff Poll
Week 13* to be updated:
1 Alabama 9-1
2 Oregon 9-1
3 Florida State 10-0
4 Mississippi State 9-1
5 TCU 9-1
6 Ohio State 9-1
7 Baylor 8-1
8 Ole Miss 8-2
9 UCLA 8-2
10 Georgia 8-2
11 Michigan State 8-2
12 Kansas State 7-2
13 Arizona State 8-2
14 Auburn 7-3
15 Arizona 8-2
16 Wisconsin 8-2
17 Utah 7-3
18 Georgia Tech 9-2
19 USC 7-3
20 Missouri 8-2
21 Oklahoma 7-3
22 Clemson 7-3
23 Nebraska 8-2
24 Louisville 7-3
25 Minnesota 7-3

AP Poll
1 Florida State (37) 11-0 1458
2 Alabama (21) 10-1 1445
3 Oregon (2) 10-1 1393
4 Mississippi State 10-1 1301
5 Baylor 9-1 1234
6 TCU 9-1 1233
7 Ohio State 10-1 1163
8 Georgia 9-2 1002
9 UCLA 9-2 998
10 Michigan State 9-2 971
11 Kansas State 8-2 898
12 Arizona 9-2 807
13 Arizona State 9-2 790
14 Wisconsin 9-2 764
15 Auburn 8-3 597
16 Georgia Tech 9-2 581
17 Missouri 9-2 525
18 Ole Miss 8-3 398
19 Marshall 11-0 384
20 Oklahoma 8-3 363
21 Colorado State 10-1 346
22 Minnesota 8-3 232
23 Clemson 8-3 198
24 Louisville 8-3 191
25 Boise State 9-2 96

Sport's Information Director's Poll
1 Alabama (25) 10-1 1474
2 Florida State (30) 11-0 1462
3 Oregon (6) 10-1 1431
4 Mississippi State 10-1 1323
5 TCU 9-1 1259
6 Baylor 9-1 1242
7 Ohio State 10-1 1191
8 Michigan State 9-2 1052
9 Georgia 9-2 1002
10 UCLA 9-2 963
11 Kansas State 8-2 912
12 Arizona 9-2 818
13 Arizona State 9-2 783
14 Wisconsin 9-2 758
15 Georgia Tech 9-2 615
16 Auburn 8-3 565
17 Missouri 9-2 560
18 Oklahoma 8-3 420
19 Ole Miss 8-3 390
20 Marshall 11-0 383
21 Colorado State 10-1 304
22 Minnesota 8-3 256
23 Louisville 8-3 208
24 Clemson 8-3 203
25 Boise State 9-2 85

Schedule

Tuesday, November 25
7:00 PM Ohio at Miami (OH)

Thursday, November 27
7:30 PM No. 5 TCU at Texas
7:30 PM LSU at Texas A&M

Friday, November 28
11:00 AM Northern Illinois at Western Michigan
12:00 PM No. 23 Nebraska at Iowa
12:00 PM Western Kentucky at Marshall
12:00 PM UCF at South Florida
12:00 PM Houston at SMU
1:00 PM Toledo at Eastern Michigan
1:00 PM Ball State at Bowling Green
1:00 PM Buffalo at Massachusetts
1:00 PM Akron at Kent State
2:30 PM Arkansas at No. 20 Missouri
3:00 PM Navy at South Alabama
3:30 PM Stanford at No. 9 UCLA
3:30 PM No. 13 Arizona State at No. 15 Arizona
3:30 PM Colorado State at Air Force
8:00 PM Virginia at Virginia Tech
8:30 PM East Carolina at Tulsa

Saturday, November 29
12:00 PM Michigan at No. 6 Ohio State
12:00 PM No. 18 Georgia Tech at No. 10 Georgia
12:00 PM South Carolina at No. 22 Clemson
12:00 PM Kentucky at No. 24 Louisville
12:00 PM Cincinnati at Temple
12:00 PM West Virginia at Iowa State
12:00 PM North Texas at UTSA
12:00 PM Old Dominion at Florida Atlantic
12:00 PM Rice at Louisiana Tech
12:00 PM Illinois at Northwestern
12:00 PM Purdue at Indiana
12:30 PM North Carolina State at North Carolina
12:30 PM Syracuse at Boston College
12:30 PM Louisiana-Lafayette at Troy
1:00 PM No. 17 Utah at Colorado
2:00 PM Texas State at Georgia State
2:00 PM Idaho at Appalachian State
3:00 PM New Mexico State at Arkansas State
3:00 PM Wyoming at New Mexico
3:30 PM Florida at No. 3 Florida State
3:30 PM No. 4 Mississippi State at No. 8 Ole Miss
3:30 PM No. 7 Baylor vs. Texas Tech*
3:30 PM No. 11 Michigan State at Penn State
3:30 PM No. 25 Minnesota at No. 16 Wisconsin
3:30 PM Notre Dame at No. 19 USC
3:30 PM San José St at San Diego State
3:30 PM Rutgers at Maryland
3:30 PM UAB at Southern Miss
4:00 PM Kansas at No. 12 Kansas State
4:00 PM Connecticut at Memphis
4:00 PM Tennessee at Vanderbilt
4:30 PM BYU at California
6:00 PM Louisiana-Monroe at Georgia Southern
7:00 PM Hawaii at Fresno State
7:00 PM Wake Forest at Duke
7:00 PM Pittsburgh at Miami (FL)
7:00 PM Middle Tennessee at UTEP
7:45 PM No. 14 Auburn at No. 1 Alabama
8:00 PM No. 2 Oregon at Oregon State
10:15 PM Utah State at Boise State
10:30 PM Washington at Washington State
10:30 PM Nevada at UNLV

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GAF Pick'em Week 14

(THU) LSU @ Texas A&M by X
(FRI) Nebraska @ Iowa by X
(FRI) Arkansas @ Missouri by X
(FRI) Arizona State @ Arizona by X
(FRI) Stanford @ UCLA by X
Chop Block U @ Georgia by X
South Carolina @ Clemson by X
Mississippi State @ Ole Miss by X
Florida @ Florida State by X
Minnesota @ Wisconsin by X
Notre Dame @ USC by X
Auburn @ Alabama by X

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[BertramCooper]

Doesn't get much more USC than this.

 

[Tamanon]

Surprised that 0-0 tie picture didn't make it into the OP!

 

[Lonestar]

Surprised that 0-0 tie picture didn't make it into the OP!

what are you talking about?

 

[perfectchaos007]

A&M and Texas play on thanksgiving at 7:30! They don't play eachother though. It's a quest for higher ratings. The less interesting matchup plays on a more popular network while the matchup with playoff indication plays on a newer network with much lower viewership. Who takes the ratings cake!?!

 

[Azwethinkweiz]

Unless Jesus comes down from heaven and kisses Watson on the knee, congrats on your free win, gamechickens!

 

[Randolph Freelander]

edit: late

 

[Tamanon]

what are you talking about?

You sonuvabitch.

 

[DopeToast]

"The Game" is this week. OSU better not underestimate the boys in Blue, especially after last year's game. However, I expect at least a 21-point margin of victory.

 

[BertramCooper]

"The Game" is this week. OSU better not underestimate the boys in Blue, especially after last year's game. However, I expect at least a 21-point margin of victory.

I desperately want a blowout, but it's probably going to be stupidly, inexplicably close.

 

[Monroeski]

I'm feeling something I haven't felt for well over a month: hope.

Rudolph looked extremely promising and poised out there. The offensive line actually blocked decently.

Hopefully Gundy sticks around, we make a change at OC and we're back to contending for a conference title next season.

And thus the cycle begins again. Wasn't too long ago that Walsh looked like the man as a freshman.

Spoiler

We're all excited about our Lord and Savior Patrick Mahomes starting over that no good 100% terrible bum Davis Webb, too.

 

[mre]

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Unless Jesus comes down from heaven and kisses Watson on the knee, congrats on your free win, gamechickens!

I hope we get an update soon, I want to know how my mood is going to be Saturday.

 

[Kacar]

Go bucks.
Put Gravy Hoke to rest violently.

 

[bucknuticus]

Never forget

 

[KingGondo]

And thus the cycle begins again. Wasn't too long ago that Walsh looked like the man as a freshman.

Spoiler

We're all excited about our Lord and Savior Patrick Mahomes starting over that no good 100% terrible bum Davis Webb, too.

I'm not completely sold yet, but I've watched enough football to be very encouraged by what I saw on Saturday.

The line play was significantly better (which helped) but his pocket awareness was exceptional. His ball placement was spot-on. He just has a steady air about him that is very encouraging, and the team's play reflected that. They had confidence that we could actually score, they didn't just *hope* like they have been.

Next year's QB competition will actually be a fight, and I'd favor Rudolph at this point. We should maybe even consider asking Walsh to play another position since he's such a good athlete.

 

[StoOgE]

HELL YEAH.

Rivalrly Week.

We're gonna take down our most hated Horned Frogs from Cow Town. The vile villains that they are.

As a boy I stayed up at night with images of their eyes shooting blood at me. My only joy was imagining a frogging stick being gigged in their general direction.

Come Thursday the only thing any longhorn dreams of eating is toad cooked over an open flame. This is a seething hatred passed down from generation to generation and can only be summed up in one word: Ragnarök .

Hell is coming frogs, hell is coming.

Spoiler

We're gonna get killed, but I get to see a Jurassic World trailer!

 

[andycapps]

In honor of hate week, posting videos of Reggie Ball talking about his infamous throw out of bounds on 4th down and a video of every point scored against Tech in Mark Richt's tenure. It's a long video.

http://m.ajc.com/videos/news/former-ga-tech-qb-reggie-ball/vC3c69/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8oMR9LZh1U

 

[Tamanon]

I envy you guys and your rivalry weeks. This week we have Tulsa.

I hope we don't lose!

 

[StoOgE]

I envy you guys and your rivalry weeks. This week we have Tulsa.

I hope we don't lose!

Just make a new rivalry and pretend the old one doesn't exist anymore!

Damned Hornfrogs!

Spoiler

I think next year Tech is our blood rival again. Darned masked horsemen, I hate them with all of my phlegmy bile

 

[mre]

As a boy I stayed up at night with images of their eyes shooting blood at me. My only joy was imagining a frogging stick being gigged in their general direction.

Would you say that you will be cheering your Longhorns to "Gig 'em"?

 

[Vanillalite]

Can Tech put together 4 quarters? They've had their blows outs against the mutts for sure, but they've had their winable games to. Just can't seal the deal.

I'd argue we are the best team UGA has faces in a long while as I think we are better than burn. Our defense as a whole sucks, but we were gonna give up points anyways. If we can control the clock and get Mason to cough it up we got a shot.

Wouldn't surprise me if we keep it close, but at the same time wouldn't surprise me if the mutts run all over us early. Then it gets out of control in the dawg house.

Looks like I'll be chilling at home watching with my bro. My parents are gonna go with some good friends of ours though who have season tickets at the dawg house. Honestly I've heard early weather rumors that it could be cold and rainy. In which case I'd rather be at home than sit through that anyways.

Did that too many times in my 20s. Now that I'm in my 30s fuck that. I think the GT Clemson game during the Hurricane broke me.

 

[StoOgE]

Would you say that you will be cheering your Longhorns to "Gig 'em"?

Absolutely.

The Hook 'Em hand sign is actually the proper way to hold a gigging stick to kill a frog.

The Aggies' "gig 'em" hand sign most often leads to one putting their own eye out and the frog absconding safely down the middle of the defense for a career rushing day.

 

[andycapps]

Can Tech put together 4 quarters? They've had their blows outs against the mutts for sure, but they've had their winable games to. Just can't seal the deal.

I'd argue we are the best team UGA has faces in a long while as I think we are better than burn. Our defense as a whole sucks, but we were gonna give up points anyways. If we can control the clock and get Mason to cough it up we got a shot.

Wouldn't surprise me if we keep it close, but at the same time wouldn't surprise me if the mutts run all over us early. Then it gets out of control in the dawg house.

Looks like I'll be chilling at home watching with my bro. My parents are gonna go with some good friends of ours though who have season tickets at the dawg house. Honestly I've heard early weather rumors that it could be cold and rainy. In which case I'd rather be at home than sit through that anyways.

Did that too many times in my 20s. Now that I'm in my 30s fuck that. I think the GT Clemson game during the Hurricane broke me.

Really I don't see how Tech can stop our offense, averaging 43.3 points a game against better defenses than the one they have. I see us stopping Tech for the first few drives, and scoring in our first couple chances. Then it becomes a game that Tech isn't likely to win since they have to pass. Guess we'll see.

 

[Lubricus]

Can Tech put together 4 quarters? They've had their blows outs against the mutts for sure, but they've had their winable games to. Just can't seal the deal.

I'd argue we are the best team UGA has faces in a long while as I think we are better than burn. Our defense as a whole sucks, but we were gonna give up points anyways. If we can control the clock and get Mason to cough it up we got a shot.

Wouldn't surprise me if we keep it close, but at the same time wouldn't surprise me if the mutts run all over us early. Then it gets out of control in the dawg house.

Looks like I'll be chilling at home watching with my bro. My parents are gonna go with some good friends of ours though who have season tickets at the dawg house. Honestly I've heard early weather rumors that it could be cold and rainy. In which case I'd rather be at home than sit through that anyways.

Did that too many times in my 20s. Now that I'm in my 30s fuck that. I think the GT Clemson game during the Hurricane broke me.

I have spent some of the coldest hours of my life in Sanford stadium and some of the hottest as well. Long live domes!. (Except in October of course).

 

[Piggus]

Beavers smell

 

[Mac the KNife]

The Big Ten's greatest trophy game resumes this week.

 

[Monroeski]

DeAndre Washington got up to 1,038 rushing yards on the season against Iowa State, making him the first Texas Tech player to get over 1,000 yards rushing in a season since Ricky Williams did it in 1998 (he had 1,582). For reference, that was two seasons before Mike Leach showed up.

Really I don't see how Tech can stop our offense

Once they chop down enough of your DL, you'll have to start converting your OL mid-game just to field a defense. Their secret will be playing the attrition game.

 

[Vanillalite]

Really I don't see how Tech can stop our offense, averaging 43.3 points a game against better defenses than the one they have. I see us stopping Tech for the first few drives, and scoring in our first couple chances. Then it becomes a game that Tech isn't likely to win since they have to pass. Guess we'll see.

It's been a few weeks since Bobo has had a stupid moment. I don't think we will stop you in general, but if Bobo gets dumb and tries to pass when he could easily run we could have a chance. There's been a few times this year already the coaching staff has just decided to pass even though Gur or Chub have been running up and down the field. LoL

 

[perfectchaos007]

DeAndre Washington got up to 1,038 rushing yards on the season against Iowa State, making him the first Texas Tech player to get over 1,000 yards rushing in a season since Ricky Williams did it in 1998 (he had 1,582). For reference, that was two seasons before Mike Leach showed up.


Once they chop down enough of your DL, you'll have to start converting your OL mid-game just to field a defense. Their secret will be playing the attrition game.

It has been quite some time since Texas had a 1,000 yard rusher (Jamaal Charles 2007). We thought Malcolm Brown would be a 1,000 yard rusher when we recruited him in 2011, but he hasn't. This year, his senior year, he has 654 yards on 166 carries which averages just under 4 yards per carry.

Also, want to take a guess at who our 2nd most recent 1,000 yard rusher was?

Spoiler

Vince Young in 2005

 

[andycapps]

Once they chop down enough of your DL, you'll have to start converting your OL mid-game just to field a defense. Their secret will be playing the attrition game.

Don't say this.

It's been a few weeks since Bobo has had a stupid moment. I don't think we will stop you in general, but if Bobo gets dumb and tries to pass when he could easily run we could have a chance. There's been a few times this year already the coaching staff has just decided to pass even though Gur or Chub have been running up and down the field. LoL

Actually, yes, I could see this being the main thing that could stop us, is getting too cute for ourselves. This is the most run heavy UGA has been since probably Dooley, but if Bobo decides after rushing is working great to start passing 100% of the time, then I could see some problems. There have been gripes over the years of Bobo doing this so that they can be "balanced for the sake of being balanced" but he's been pretty good this year at recognizing what the team is good at (run blocking and Gurley and Chubb running the ball).

 

[Limedust]

Tennessee Fans do not comprehend gravity, shocked to find, that just like their football program, everything's going down.

bUTchuggers be outta control.

Go back to carpentry class, B1G! With a proper diet fortified with at least 9 minerals and vitamins, Lou Holtz colposcopy bag epitomizes a better

Spoiler

sorry, guys, too much Quick Trip Energy drink this morning.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

UNC 6-5 BOWL ELIGIBLE
Va Tech 5-6 (Virginia) 1 win needed
Virginia 5-6 (@VTech) 1 win needed
Pittsburgh 5-6 (@Miami) 1 win needed

Big 12
Ok. State 5-5 (@Oklahoma) 1 win needed

B1G
Michigan 5-6 (@tOSU) 1 win needed
Illinois 5-6 (@NW) 1 win needed

Pac 12
UW 7-5 BOWL ELIGIBLE
Stanford 6-5 BOWL ELIGIBLE
Cal 5-6 (BYU) 1 win needed
Oregon State 5-6 (Oregon) 1 win needed

SEC
Florida 6-4 BOWL ELIGIBLE
SCAR 6-5 (@Clempson) BOWL ELIGIBLE
Kentucky 5-6 (@Louisville) 1 win needed
Tennessee 5-6 (@Vandy) 1 wins needed

Congrats to UNC, UW, Stanford, Florida and SCAR on becoming bow eligible this past weekend. Oregon State, Oklahoma State and Michigan are all facing probably the hardest roads to eligibility this weekend and the loser of the Virginia/Virginia Tech is also going to be on the outside looking in.

Also by conference:

AAC 5
ACC 9
Big 12 6
B1G 9
CUSA 6
MAC 5
MWC 6
Pac-12 8
SEC 11
Sun Belt 6

 

[Lonestar]

Just a Kentucky upset over Louisville from having 13 of 14 teams being bowl eligible.

We actually might run out of bowls. Time to make some more.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Glad the Apple Cup is on a Saturday again instead of Black Friday. Also glad that our offense actually looked like a Pac-12 caliber offense last week. Andrew Hudson got to 10 sacks for the season last game after he was basically left to rot by the last coaching staff. Coach Pete wanted him to come back and he's been solid across from Kikaha.

Let's get this win and get to Vegas Huskies!

 

[perfectchaos007]

Just a Kentucky upset over Louisville from having 13 of 14 teams being bowl eligible.

We actually might run out of bowls. Time to make some more.

Either that or make 8 wins the minimum. 6 is too easy especially in the SEC where you can schedule 4 OOC cupcakes like Miss. St and A&M did, then all you need is 2 wins in conference to be eligible. Almost any team can accomplish that.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Just a Kentucky upset over Louisville from having 13 of 14 teams being bowl eligible.

We actually might run out of bowls. Time to make some more.

Gracious, no. Close half of them. At least.

ACC had 11 bowl participants last year (for a record that the SEC looks poised to break) and is a Pitt victory over Miami away from doing the same this year. There aren't 6 good teams in the ACC, let alone 11 that belong in a bowl.

6 wins against 12 game schedules that likely include at least 2 FCS cupcakes is not a good season.

 

[jakncoke]

Going to be a terrible game.

 

[bucknuticus]

The Big Ten's greatest trophy game resumes this week.

 

[JCX]

Y'all wish you had a trophy as iconic as the Land Grant trophy.

 

[HeySeuss]

Rivalry week! One of the best sports weekends there is.

Hopefully nobody tries to sell their gold pants anymore.

 

[andycapps]

Y'all wish you had a trophy as iconic as the Land Grant trophy.

I'd take the Illibuck over that monstrosity.

 

[Ganhyun]

Go Dawgs!

I am hoping for a nice blowout where we can pull starters so the chop blockers dont take all of them out.

 

[FO-totality]

Prediction for Iowa-Nebraska game:

Nebraska goes up 2-3 scores early and precedes to get rolfstomped again.

Oh wait, Iowa won't be ranked

Then Nebraska actually shows up to play and blows out Iowa because lol Nebraska.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Hoping UCF can take over Raymond James Stadium on Friday.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Jesus Christ that's the worst trophy I've ever seen. Like, even worse than the slab of bacon or the bucket of nails or the gobbet of mucus.

Even worse when you consider it probably spent some quality time in Jerry Sandusky's office.

 

[bucknuticus]

Theyre taking beat Michigan week to a whole new level. Usually on Michigan week students go around campus and cover every single M with a red X.

This was spotted today on campus...

 

[BertramCooper]

Theyre taking beat Michigan week to a whole new level. Usually on Michigan week students go around campus and cover every single M with a red X.

This was spotted today on campus...

Kind of made my eyes roll, but considering Hoke's "Ohio" bullshit and Dave Brandon's East Lansing skywriting, whatev.

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Hoping UCF can take over Raymond James Stadium on Friday.

Embarrass them by beating them in turnout to motivate them to try, right?

 

[Lonestar]

For anyone that doesn't want to watch the Iron Bowl, but wants to listen to people call into Finebaum during the Iron Bowl, SECN's doing a call in show during the Iron Bowl.

Any NeoGAF shout outs will be rewarded by Cyan.