BertramCooper
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I'm pretty sure God mandated that all college football games shall take place on Saturday.
That's like one of the big ones.
That's like one of the big ones.
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College Football Offseason: FEAR THE TREE (and other non-threatening PC mascots)
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bucknuticus
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Pffff if you have class on Friday youre doing it wrong. I think I only had friday classes my Freshman year.
It was an opening day game right? They really don't count for the issues they cause (and yeah I know UCF's is also an opening Thursday night game), aka not a full week of practice, it sucks if you have it happen it mulitple times later in the season like Rutgers did last year (USF/Louisville).
I think the ACC and the conference formerly known as the Big East have a monopoly on the thursday night games (although I do remember a Big 12 ? game later in the season as well). Think that Big 12 game was a Thanksgiving game.
GoldenEye 007
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Utah has also played some Thursday games. Although they seem mostly to be openers.
I never really thought about the logistics of Thursday night games until it was rumored that Tech would have one this upcoming season. Seems like it would be just terrible for attendance.
Parking would be a nightmare, for starters, since there are still classes going on. As big a hit as you'd take in attendance due to work/school the next morning from the students and local alumni you'd have an even tougher time getting out of town alumni to come to the game. Local businesses would take a sizeable income hit from what they usually get for home games since you wouldn't have as many out of town families having the time to eat multiple meals at restaurants or shop for Tech gear.
Parking would be a nightmare, for starters, since there are still classes going on. As big a hit as you'd take in attendance due to work/school the next morning from the students and local alumni you'd have an even tougher time getting out of town alumni to come to the game. Local businesses would take a sizeable income hit from what they usually get for home games since you wouldn't have as many out of town families having the time to eat multiple meals at restaurants or shop for Tech gear.
GoldenEye 007
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At least for parking, UCF shuts down classes at 12pm at all campuses. Two hours to clear(or just stay if going to the game) or travel to the main campus, then official open tailgating and open container ordinance starts at 2pm for a 7pm or 8pm kickoff.
The issues are the rest of the issues mentioned. Travel for alumni, work schedules, etc. It's a mess. Then getting the campus back to normal that night due to classes resuming Friday. But to be fair, Fridays on campus are usually empty because they're not popular days for classes. Just those freshman Mon/Wed/Fri classes.
need to get that espn clout to guarantee that home game.
Schmitty
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So true. I love Thursdays being my Fridays
yellowjacket25
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I love Thursday Nights for college and pro games. There is a cool atmosphere that you don't really get from a regular Saturday, or Sunday game.
Something else that might effect this place more than no more Finebaum, seems like pretty much everyone that ran Roll Bama Roll (RBR), the Alabama SBNation blog, is leaving. It was pretty much 3 guys, and they're all gone.
That, plus no more Shutdown Fullback (I think), on top of the polygon makeover of SBNation is making me
NOOOOOOOOO
Schmitty
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Mack Brown to Eagles as OC
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Greg Davis to be WR Coach
Philly WR's learn how to run backwards, to receive all those Bubble Screens.
Twitter Reacts to said potential scoop
More than a few people guess that the Jags are moving to Tuscaloosa!
More than a few people guess that the Jags are moving to Tuscaloosa!
Maurice Clarett Presents
Is it too soon to start counting BEAST schools?
One of the FSU fans does... Meier, I believe?
Maybe he can tell me where to have dinner when I'm in town visiting next week.
Another story about a former Tech coach's staff getting banned from a high school: first it was Tuberville's Cincinnatti coaches getting banned from an Ohio high school, now it's Mike Leach's staff at WSU getting banned from a Texas high school.
We sure know how to pick 'em.
We sure know how to pick 'em.
bucknuticus
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I'm at the Ohio state game and they just announced there are reps from Rutgers here and to welcome them. Not going to lie, there was some boos.
That, plus no more Shutdown Fullback (I think), on top of the polygon makeover of SBNation is making me
Just think of what might have been with the T'eo story. Worst time to cancel an on-line only pseudo-show with 5,000 viewers ever.
SerArthurDayne
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I used to, in Dallas now. Meier lives there with his gf (fiancee?). Not sure where any of the actual Texas fans live. Is Stooge still alive?
edit: I think Pristine is pretty close. Or at least he used to be. Based on the fire thread.
Schmitty
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I, for one, welcome our new underlings
Shouldn't fans be thanking them that they're sacrificing themselves as a burnt offering to the big boys of the B1G?
Shit has got to sting.
Is there some story I'm missing here as to why OSU fans don't like Rutgers, or is this just a general "B1G fans didn't want Rutgers" type situation?
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Most of the Midwest, with the exception of PA, might see Rutgers as Jersey Shore Community College?
Which I don't understand.
Fighting east coast bias?
Its crazy but the U has a butload bandwagon football fans that have never been to Miami or are even from Florida. Last game of the season vs Miami there were a bunch of U fans there, almost all of them were from NC or nearby. And most of them stopped by Card Gym to buy a bunch of Duke basketball jerseys so yeah, they still appeal to the casual fan.
Ohio State fans have a very low hatred threshold for every other team in the conference, so Rutgers should view being booed as a sign of acceptance.
GoldenEye 007
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NCAA is suspending the Miami investigation and launching an external review of their own compliance and investigation issues. Possible improper conduct during the investigation.
Fucking shitheads. I really wish if UCF loses their appeal hearing, which is tomorrow, they take them to court. The investigator fired over the leaking of information issues on the USC investigation was also on the UCF case.
If Miami and the associated current and former scummy coaches gets off given all the shit that was going on in their program..... disgusting.
Fucking shitheads. I really wish if UCF loses their appeal hearing, which is tomorrow, they take them to court. The investigator fired over the leaking of information issues on the USC investigation was also on the UCF case.
If Miami and the associated current and former scummy coaches gets off given all the shit that was going on in their program..... disgusting.
Gamecocks625
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Just spoke to our QB coach who's out recruiting right now. I gave him a "good luck" line like a nerd so if he brings in anyone good, I'll just go ahead and take the credit.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
bucknuticus
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This, I think the consensus around here its why the fuck are we adding Rutgers and Maryland.
Not surprising. I wouldn't be opposed to going to those types of practices. Full contact practices are a lot more rare at UGA now than in the early days. They still do some, but it's not every practice. Richt felt like they were getting too many injuries, and the past couple years the roster size has been low so they couldn't afford to lose anybody. Also, LOL Bama oversigns comment goes here.
The Clemson AD came out and said they want the UGA game to be on Saturday as well, so the discussion over Dabo wanting the game on Monday appears to be much ado over nothing. But that's what offseasons are for, I guess.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Because they didn't aid and abet child molestation?
And further penetration into east coast media markets.
BertramCooper
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Well, sort of.
Really, I think the three schools we truly hate are Michigan, Penn State, and Wisconsin. (In that order.) There seems to be some growing animosity between us and MSU as well. I think we're largely indifferent to most everyone else. I'd like to be able to hate Nebraska, but they're too damn nice.
Personally, I don't have a problem with adding Rutgers and Maryland. I think Rutgers will perform admirably in football, especially if they start chipping away at Penn State's recruiting ground in the next three years.
Wait till the UMD fans start throwing batteries and spitting on your players.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
And your schools start signing Under Armour uniform contracts.
BertramCooper
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There's no fucking way they're worse than Penn State fans, who once threw bags of piss at our marching band.
It's pretty much so that Gordon Gee could get his dick sucked by all the Fortune 500 alums at the New Meadowlands.
<-- Only Osu game I was at was the kickoff classic between BC and OSU where Eddie George destroyed BC. Think the crowd was 70% behind OSU.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
To be fair, they teach this to all the kids growing up in the 16803. Well, depends on who your babysitters are.
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