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[ChiTownBuffalo]

In here we direct our disdain for our opponents at the alum posters directly. Its the ways its always been.

It's ok. And you learn to play the game.

And in order to not be treated like a bad fan, be true to your school, or do something that cements your fandom so much that it cannot be questioned.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

11-2 for Michigan. Thought it would be a while until I saw that. I'm really surprised by some of the comments on here though. Did everyone forget this is college football or something? The difference between a 8 and 10 win team is usually a couple fluky plays. Michigan played like shit and won but let's not pretend like this doesn't happen all time in college football.

It was embarassinbly bad for a BCS game. The two teams didn't deserve a BCS game to begin with, and that became even more painfully obvious when the game was played.

 

[bluemax]

You realize this is 90% of the point of this thread, right? You won't like the offseason thread much if you expect it to get better.

Without football, this place becomes a seething ball of hate.

Oregon fans are new to this so they don't really get it. They prefer to deflect and call us bitter to mask their insecurities.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

Oregon fans are new to this so they don't really get it. They prefer to deflect and call us bitter to mask their insecurities.

Are they cool, edgy Nike branded masks?

 

[LosDaddie]

You realize this is 90% of the point of this thread, right? You won't like the offseason thread much if you expect it to get better.

Without football, this place becomes a seething ball of hate.

Offseason is BestSeason, amiright?

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Offseason is BestSeason, amiright?

Not all of us are that excited about shirtless FSU players.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

Well, at least this VT fan is focused ont he right thing.

 

[pxleyes]

Well, at least this VT fan is focused ont he right thing.

hair and score covering the good from my view.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

What a terrible morning to be a Hokie. Michigan was a classy opponent but there is no way I will ever be convinced that the better team won last night. Oh well, time to sit back and hear about how much VT and the ACC suck for another year.

'Twas a catch, by the way.

Numbers back our criticism. Five BCS games have done <7.0 rating, all involved either a Big East or an ACC team.

The real question is: What happens when you cross the streams at the Orange Bowl?

 

[Cyan]

Man, what is it with oversensitive Duck fans in this thread?

Yes, random Oregon fan who I vaguely remember having seen post once or twice before. Yes. I am making fun of your program not because that's just what we do in this thread, but because I dislike you, personally, and because I think that you are a bad person.

 

[Lonestar]

Man, what is it with oversensitive Duck fans in this thread?

Yes, random Oregon fan who I vaguely remember having seen post once or twice before. Yes. I am making fun of your program not because that's just what we do in this thread, but because I dislike you, personally, and because I think that you are a bad person.

I'm finding him in other topics, and BOOing him for slowing down the topic.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Man, what is it with oversensitive Duck fans in this thread?

Yes, random Oregon fan who I vaguely remember having seen post once or twice before. Yes. I am making fun of your program not because that's just what we do in this thread, but because I dislike you, personally, and because I think that you are a bad person.

He wasn't the one who paid Willie Lyles! He wasn't the one who also wrote a lovely card to Willie Lyles, which was then photographed and put up and yahoo! He wasn't the one that was responsible for those ass ugly neon green things! STOP HATIN'!

 

[Sirpopopop]

Anyone else think tomorrow's game will be more interesting than the MNC game?

I mean - I'm not even sure I'll watch the MNC game. I am having a hard time getting my interest up to watch yet another boring SEC game.

I would rather watch D1AA football, or the NFL.

 

[Lonestar]

You can view all these Sports Gif's instead of the MNC.

http://www.sbnation.com/2012/1/4/2681567/the-greatest-animated-sports-gifs-of-2011

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Anyone else think tomorrow's game will be more interesting than the MNC game?

I mean - I'm not even sure I'll watch the MNC game. I am having a hard time getting my interest up to watch yet another boring SEC game.

I would rather watch D1AA football, or the NFL.

CFB ended on Tuesday for me.

 

[tokkun]

Anyone else think tomorrow's game will be more interesting than the MNC game?

What game are you talking about?

 

[Cyan]

Anyone else think tomorrow's game will be more interesting than the MNC game?

I'll definitely watch the Cotton since it's the last game of the season.

 

[Azwethinkweiz]

Numbers back our criticism. Five BCS games have done <7.0 rating, all involved either a Big East or an ACC team.

The real question is: What happens when you cross the streams at the Orange Bowl?

I honestly think it'll be a pretty entertaining game since neither of the teams play defense. But whatever.

 

[bluemax]

Man, what is it with oversensitive Duck fans in this thread?

Yes, random Oregon fan who I vaguely remember having seen post once or twice before. Yes. I am making fun of your program not because that's just what we do in this thread, but because I dislike you, personally, and because I think that you are a bad person.

You just have BITTER TEARS because Oregon won its first Rose Bowl in nearly 100 years. Maybe they won't have to wait another 100 years for the next one!

With Oregon's Rose Bowl win USC margin is now only one. That is, USC only has 1 more Rose Bowl win than the entire rest of the Pac 12 combined.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

Wow.

 

[Mgoblue201]

I'll take it too, and it's great that Hoke got 11 wins in his first season, but I just know that a lot of folks are going to be bringing this game up as some sort of indicator that Michigan is "back to the good ol' days" what with winning a BCS game. It leads to a lot of false posturing about what the team really is, I've seen it happen to plenty of Lions fans in the area just as well and it makes inevitable step backwards all the more annoying.

The attrition from the senior class, when combined with the holes in previous recruiting classes, will probably mean that Michigan takes a step back next year, even if Denard improves. But in the long term, as long as this coaching staff remains together, I think that we can expect these kinds of seasons.

 

[SerArthurDayne]

Numbers back our criticism. Five BCS games have done <7.0 rating, all involved either a Big East or an ACC team.

The real question is: What happens when you cross the streams at the Orange Bowl?

Anwser:

The only game in the BCS’ 13-year history to attract a lower final rating (than last year's orange bowl) was the Virginia Tech-Cincinnati Orange Bowl two years ago (5.41).

 

[marathonfool]

What's going on?

Oh it's bluemax tortured by Oregon success again.

Caught some highlights of the supposed overturned catch in the Sugar Bowl. It was obvious the ground helped the player hold onto the ball. The right call was made. Pac-10 refs still stink though.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Good post.

Michigan football is not back. It won't be back until DRob graduates IMHO.

I've watched this team the entire season... 11-2 is very misleading, probably one of the most flukish 11-2 seasons ever for a BCS conference team.. DRob= Tim Tebow many times this season.

Saying Michigan football is back. Means that you are secure with the teams future. I for one am not.. As long as DRob is the QB every game is going to be a crapshoot. Michigan needs a real QB, one that doesn't have to rely on schoolyard passes to win the game.

Good season on paper, but there's a lot of work to be done.

agreed. I've been saying for some time now that when D-Rob is out (or someone beats him out for the position), Michigan football will really be back. He's just not a quarterback. I'd love to see the backup take his job this summer. I like everything about him more than D-Rob.

The attrition from the senior class, when combined with the holes in previous recruiting classes, will probably mean that Michigan takes a step back next year, even if Denard improves. But in the long term, as long as this coaching staff remains together, I think that we can expect these kinds of seasons.

personally, I think that as soon as D-Rob is gone, we'll see marked improvement. we have solid WRs and no QB to throw them the ball.

 

[Sirpopopop]

I'll definitely watch the Cotton since it's the last game of the season.

Yes, I agree. The Cotton will be an interesting game to end the season.

It's too bad that there won't be a real champion this year. There should be a system in place that allows the two best teams from the various conferences to meet to play for the National Championship.

 

[bluemax]

What's going on?

Oh it's bluemax tortured by Oregon success again.

Caught some highlights of the supposed overturned catch in the Sugar Bowl. It was obvious the ground helped the player hold onto the ball. The right call was made. Pac-10 refs still stink though.

Yeah that 1 Rose Bowl victory, 0 MNCs is really something to be jealous of. Hey, congrats on finally getting to double digit conference titles!

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Christ, Pac 12 fans whine a lot despite not mattering at all.

 

[Mgoblue201]

personally, I think that as soon as D-Rob is gone, we'll see marked improvement. we have solid WRs and no QB to throw them the ball.

It's hard to evaluate his growth based upon the Sugar Bowl. He was under duress all game, and there was clearly something defective with the offense as a whole. Late in the season, he appeared to be developing into a competent QB. However, I think it's fair to assume that he'll never fully develop in Borges's offense. Maybe he'll develop into a better passer, but it's clear that Rodriguez knew how to utilize him more effectively. Total offense fell from 8th in 2010 to 42nd, despite the fact that the offense itself was probably more talented. Next year, there will be larger questions than Robinson, particularly on the offensive and defensive lines. 2013 will probably be the year that Michigan "returns to form" (as in, ends up 11-2 and looks like they really deserve it). Robinson's departure just happens to coincide with that date. I don't think that we'll improve merely because he leaves.

 

[andycapps]

You just have BITTER TEARS because Oregon won its first Rose Bowl in nearly 100 years. Maybe they won't have to wait another 100 years for the next one!

With Oregon's Rose Bowl win USC margin is now only one. That is, USC only has 1 more Rose Bowl win than the entire rest of the Pac 12 combined.

Dat PAC-10 parity.

 

[Kalnos]

sucks that the season is practically over.. will be another year before I can say go gata or go dwags

 

[Lonestar]

Dat PAC-10 parity.

Alabama has double the Rose bowl wins Oregon has.

Alabama hasn't been in a Rose bowl since 1946.

 

[andycapps]

Alabama has double the Rose bowl wins Oregon has.

Alabama hasn't been in a Rose bowl since 1946.

I was commenting on how top heavy the conference has been for most of it's history. Or you could also say that the rest of the conference is very even in suckitude for much of it's history if you wanted to turn my irony a different way.

But that stat is still crazy.

 

[perfectchaos007]

CFB ended on Tuesday for me.

I'm going to see if old guy magic can pull off a win against Arky, then I'm going to Frisco Saturday morning to watch Sam Houston face North Dakota in the DIAA final

 

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[Cyan]

Alabama has double the Rose bowl wins Oregon has.

Alabama hasn't been in a Rose bowl since 1946.

Funny enough, our last Rose Bowl win came against Alabama.

 

[Lonestar]

I was commenting on how top heavy the conference has been for most of it's history. Or you could also say that the rest of the conference is very even in suckitude for much of it's history if you wanted to turn my irony a different way.

But that stat is still crazy.

My comment was a sidebar to your comment. I fully realize that the PAC has been Top Heavy for a very long time. My comment shows that an outside team that hasn't appeared in 66 years, has more RB wins than half of the old PAC 10. Same for outright appearances.

The Rose Bowl should be renamed The USC Trogans versus Fat Northerner's Bowl.

Funny enough, our last Rose Bowl win came against Alabama.

Hope you guy's claim that National Championship!

 

[storybook77]

Doing my once a quarter post in this thread, to say that I think you all fucking suck and I hope next year is another BCS Rematch of the Spring A-day game!

Except my fellow Bama fans, you guys are good people!

 

[Lonestar]

Doing my once a quarter post in this thread, to say that I think you all fucking suck and I hope next year is another BCS Rematch of the Spring A-day game!

Except my fellow Bama fans, you guys are good people!

RTR

Also, Post more, those Madden/NCAA 12 Goobers can't take up ALL your Internet Minutes.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

Christ, Pac 12 fans whine a lot despite not mattering at all.

What? I know my place.

Second to last.

 

[marathonfool]

Yeah that 1 Rose Bowl victory, 0 MNCs is really something to be jealous of. Hey, congrats on finally getting to double digit conference titles!

2 Rose Bowls. Get your facts right!

 

[storybook77]

RTR

Also, Post more, those Madden/NCAA 12 Goobers can't take up ALL your Internet Minutes.

Work, the NFL threads, and my family eat up the other minutes. And also SWTOR lately.

 

[Cyan]

Hope you guy's claim that National Championship!

Gotta claim them all!

Doing my once a quarter post in this thread, to say that I think you all fucking suck and I hope next year is another BCS Rematch of the Spring A-day game!

Except my fellow Bama fans, you guys are good people!

And your contribution to society is... what?

 

[Tanolen]

Why everybody got to be mean, football ain't a mean sport. May you be with Tebow.

 

[storybook77]

Gotta claim them all!


And your contribution to society is... what?

I post scathing comments about other people I have never met while hiding behind my monitor....yours?

 

[ConfusingJazz]

What? I know my place.

Second to last.

You still have some Big 12 on you, wait 5 years, then you will start bitching about how you don't get respect because you just won the Orange Bowl.

However, we point out that you team was busted for a scandal over the summer, you call us haters.

 

[marathonfool]

http://i.imgur.com/Ec9sU.jpg

Looks like a guy who doesn't have control or possession of the ball until the ground props the football to his chest.

 

[Lonestar]

Gotta claim them all!


And your contribution to society is... what?

See this on Cal's Wiki Page:

Tedford Era
California began a renaissance under Tedford, who dramatically turned around the long-suffering program.

Really?

Really?


Maybe it's just me, but Tedford is like an even worse version of Frank Beamer. Long term Coaches that never really do anything, except stay.

Work, the NFL threads, and my family eat up the other minutes. And also SWTOR lately.

Gonna have to choose one to give up. You know which one would be my choice

 

[bluemax]

RTR

Also, Post more, those Madden/NCAA 12 Goobers can't take up ALL your Internet Minutes.

I don't think Madden will be taking up any more of his time

I was gonna say the SEC title disparity is similar but well:

Alabama 22
Tennessee 13
Georgia 12
LSU 11
Florida 8 (with 1 vacated)
Auburn 7
Ole Miss 6
Georgia Tech 5
Tulane 3
Kentucky 2
Miss State 1
SCAR 0
Arkansas 0
Vandy 0

Tulane has more SEC titles than 5 current SEC schools! TULANE!

Pac 10:
USC 38
ucla 17
UW 15
Cal 14
Stanford 12
Oregon 10
Or. State 5
WSU 4
ASU 3
UA 1

 

[Dreams-Visions]

It's hard to evaluate his growth based upon the Sugar Bowl. He was under duress all game, and there was clearly something defective with the offense as a whole. Late in the season, he appeared to be developing into a competent QB. However, I think it's fair to assume that he'll never fully develop in Borges's offense. Maybe he'll develop into a better passer, but it's clear that Rodriguez knew how to utilize him more effectively. Total offense fell from 8th in 2010 to 42nd, despite the fact that the offense itself was probably more talented. Next year, there will be larger questions than Robinson, particularly on the offensive and defensive lines. 2013 will probably be the year that Michigan "returns to form" (as in, ends up 11-2 and looks like they really deserve it). Robinson's departure just happens to coincide with that date. I don't think that we'll improve merely because he leaves.

You know, I've been thinking about this too. In truth, the O-line really didn't give him OR the RBs any holes to run through. Our entire rushing attack netted what? Maybe 25 yards all game? At some point you realize that's a problem with the line; not the runners. I'll have to watch some of the running plays again, but it seemed the O-line just had no answer for VT's push. I wonder what the scoreboard would have looked like if our running attack was even HALF of what we're used to seeing. I can't think of too many times they were clearly dominated this year.

But yes, times like that are why the backup (I forget his name) is so important to the future. He's a pocket passer that can run, rather than a runner who can occasionally pass. In last nights game, the difference would have been that VT would have had to respect the pass...and even if the o-line struggled, we wouldn't hold our breath every time the QB rears back to throw. I hear that new 5-star recruit coming in in a year or 2 is going to bring the noise, though. Good times lay ahead.

 

[Lonestar]

I don't think Madden will be taking up any more of his time

I was gonna say the SEC title disparity is similar but well:

Alabama 22
Tennessee 13
Georgia 12
LSU 11
Florida 8 (with 1 vacated)
Auburn 7
Ole Miss 6
Georgia Tech 5
Tulane 3
Kentucky 2
Miss State 1
SCAR 0
Arkansas 0
Vandy 0

Tulane has more SEC titles than 5 current SEC schools! TULANE!

Pac 10:
USC 38
ucla 17
UW 15
Cal 14
Stanford 12
Oregon 10
Or. State 5
WSU 4
ASU 3
UA 1

Holding the new guys down for 20 years
You've got that to look forward to, A&M and Mizz

Tulane: Biggest Clots in history. 60 years ago they were decent, but as soon as they decided to bolt, they faded away into nothingness.

Do they still have a football team?


PAC must have been around for 30 more years, by those numbers.