How soon we forget Darron Thomas
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College Football 2015 Week Two Thread: OSU KOs VPI, forfeits bid to repeat
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How soon we forget Darron Thomas
massivekettle
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1-loss should still get you in. But ORE will have to be perfect from here on out. Not going to be easy with USC being really good this year.
At least Darron Thomas had legit speed. Adams has terrible burst/speed and way to slow to react to the defense closing in.
He was the winningest QB in school history for awhile there!
I feel way better about the team coming off this game than I did last week.
May we both win out till then!
PhoenixDark
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MSU's offense isn't impressive, Cook makes some bad decisions. The defense is amazing.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Mormons are pleasant as hell everywhere except the football field and basketball court. Then, they turn into rabid WWE actors.
timetokill
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One loss, as long as at least two other champions have one loss.
BertramCooper
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So now that that's done...
What a day for the SEC!
What a day for the SEC!
Haloid1177
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Nah I remember Thomas, and he wasn't great but he made better decisions. This guy just seems lost at times. I know Sparty's D is great but still. Even his passes seem to just hang in the air, no zip on the ball.
This. Good for Sparty. We choked a bit but that's okay. Adams showed some grit and getting Bralon doing what he did is huge.
Oregon could've very easily won this game. The defense looked a lot better even with the lapses. Pretty confident moving forward.
Frozenprince
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I mean Masoli was a QB. And he was pretty bad.
Indeed, it was almost 2nd week B1G 2014. Well actually even though auburn won......I think that win qualifies as a loss
Alligatorjandro
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Spartan is a fraud
Purple Cheeto
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Oregon now 1-26 on the road against AP top 5 teams.
Lucky for them they only have 2 ranked teams left on their schedule and both come to Eugene.
Lucky for them they only have 2 ranked teams left on their schedule and both come to Eugene.
Haloid1177
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timetokill
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hahaha god damn
FloydtheFathead
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Purple Cheeto
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unknownstranger
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My mom is an EWU alum and I might go there eventually so we're really happy with Oregon losing.
massivekettle
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I don't. Adams is awful. That defense is still terrible in crunch time (i.e., 3rd and 4th downs) and they can't tackle. MSU's offense played poorly. Had Oregon played tOSU, score would have been 40+ easily.
True, but based on what I have seen so far, I don't see anyone except maybe tOSU go undefeated (mostly due to their absolute cakewalk of a schedule).
Alligatorjandro
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Who do you think you are?
Man, if Oregon had Allen and Carrington this receiving core might be one of the best in the history of CFB.
Historical pain from knowing that Carrington and Addison could've played in the MNC last year. Allen too if he hadn't been hurt on the opening kick against FSU.
FUUUUU bad luck.
Historical pain from knowing that Carrington and Addison could've played in the MNC last year. Allen too if he hadn't been hurt on the opening kick against FSU.
FUUUUU bad luck.
Fragamemnon
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Mormons are pleasant as hell everywhere except the football field and basketball court. Then, they turn into rabid WWE actors.
This is my experience as well. Some of the nicest people you'll meet, even if you don't follow their faith, but man oh man sports turns them into monsters.
Frozenprince
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Because I don't think they have an outlet for that aggression otherwise.
BertramCooper
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Winners get extra marshmallow squares and fruit punch.
timetokill
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Yeah, I agree.
massivekettle
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Playmakers are useless if the quarterback is struggling to feed them the ball.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Probably true. All vices are essentially verboten in the faith. In my stake (essentially like saying an archdiocese for a catholic), church basketball was banned for a year because of some fights and general horrible sportsmanship.
Haloid1177
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LSU pls don't do what you always do.
FelixOrion
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Mormons are pleasant as hell everywhere except the football field and basketball court. Then, they turn into rabid WWE actors.
Anecdotal, but my dad, playing small-town highschool ball back in the day, felt that the religious schools played significantly dirtier.
Obviously. Historical pain from not having Mariota still.
Adams wasn't 100% though and I like him moving forward. That missed TD was terrible but he's going to keep getting better. I see him taking another step.
I know it's already a meme but the guy really has been on campus for all of five minutes. He's going to get more comfortable, and hopefully healthier as well.
Frozenprince
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And look not to insult the faith or anything but, that's really, really not healthy.
massivekettle
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I get it, then you have to blame Helfrich for playing him despite his injury and his lack of familiarity with the system. The easy decision here would have been to play Lockie at least for this game. Poor guy must be feeling horrible being surpassed on the depth chart by a QB who can't throw more than a 20-yd completion.
Haven't been able to watch much more than the A&M game and Nebraska game this weekend since I'm visiting some friends out of town. We looked a bit better this week. There are still some things to work out but we're getting there. Wish I could have seen some of the Michigan State game.
Link
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It's the same bullshit that Muschamp used which has severely weakened the program. Can't believe we have to endure the same thing with McElwain. So far, he's not giving me any reason to rethink my initial opinion about his hire.
Meh. Disagree. I don't think Lockie would've done better tonight and it's not something worth arguing.
I'm actually more confident in this team now than I was after last week. If Oregon completes its layup against GSA next week and looks good against Utah - I think Oregon can very easily run the table if they get past USC.
Long-range if Oregon/MSU are battling for a final playoff spot I also think Oregon would get the edge. People would say 'well Adams was injured' or 'an overthrow in the final minute cost them the game they could've very easily won it'. Mental gymnastics would definitely be afoot.
Vault Dweller 111
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Mormons are pleasant as hell everywhere except the football field and basketball court. Then, they turn into rabid WWE actors.
Do you live in Utah? Because I do, and NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I can't fucking believe this shit.
I truly do understand why LSU fans are always calling for Les Miles head. This second half has been a pathetic display of coaching ineptitude.
We consistently have so much talent come through this program but while here they almost always underperform.
I truly do understand why LSU fans are always calling for Les Miles head. This second half has been a pathetic display of coaching ineptitude.
We consistently have so much talent come through this program but while here they almost always underperform.
These posts have been cracking me up haha
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
LOL. They really are generally nice people. Utah is a weird anomaly. I would never live in the state by choice...
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