Lets be real - schools like Georgia are never "flying under the radar"
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Lets be real - schools like Georgia are never "flying under the radar"
CouldBeWorse
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It's all relative, but compared to Alabama, USC, FSU, OSU, ND, LSU, and other ESPN-friendly schools, Georgia is definitely in the second tier with your Auburns and Oregons of the world.
Yikes, very uneven performance from FSU last night. Hopefully it's a case of first game jitters, and not indicative of anything serious. Props to OkST though, very good effort and that whole damn team is fast. How are they unranked? Thankfully FSU's schedule until the playoffs is somewhat....easy. Ample time to recognize and fix mistakes exposed last night.
As for pick'ems.... 5-5, so far.
As for pick'ems.... 5-5, so far.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I'm nervous for tonight.
A win does little for us, but a loss could bring all types of hurt down on the program.
A win does little for us, but a loss could bring all types of hurt down on the program.
FelixOrion
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A truly amazing moment to see in person. People were going nuts.
Whelp, we've already seen the year's top play!
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Yeah, that was insane. Might be a top 10 play all year.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Apparently not A&M. They looked GOOD...
sf2fanatic
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I guess i'm already throwing out my low score for the season for pick ems.
Affeinvasion
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It'll be interesting to see how they hold up against another good offense. South Carolina was garbage on both sides of the ball.
...and yet South Carolina will still beat Georgia somehow! Tis inevitable.
Y'all better hope the Broncos go 16-0.
Week one was opposite week, so A&M is screwed.
Kenny Mole Hill will be EXPOSED next week against Lamar.
So from what I'm reading Gary Andersen gave zero explanation as to why Melvin Gordon barely saw the field in the second half? Maybe he is worse than fat face after all. The best offensive weapon the team has and he doesn't play. Gordon could have won the game in the second half without a passing game. Congrats on letting McEvoy shit the bed over and over in the second half while the game slipped away.
I read on the 247 Badger board that Gordon either got dinged up on his last TD or he was suffering from cramps. Either way it was hilarious to watch Wisconsin implode like that but I can't say I'm surprised. Pissing away big games has been their MO for years in both football.
Still good to see a Luke Fickell coached LB core play like garbage once again. Navy runs the triple option better than anyone but it's hard to give him the benefit of the doubt anymore. Other than that I thought this was a good win for the Buckeyes. O-line looked like shit but got it together in the second half. JT Barrett looked great considering it was his first live game in 2 years. His only bad plays were the INT he knew he had no business throwing and that option, but I blame that one on playcalling. All and all a solid win considering how inexperienced we are.
Nestled_Grizzly
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Well here we go. Gameday for Tennessee.
Prediction: 41-24 Vols win
Prediction: 41-24 Vols win
I wouldn't mind some herringbone overalls.
badgerfan20945
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According to Andersen, Gordon had "a scenario" at halftime that made him doubtful to play for the rest of the game. Gordon was asked if he tweaked anything or was injured and he told the media that he was fine.
JJDinomite
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We were up by 17 points
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Unless of course, fFSU implodes. Then you will feel terrible
I feel really good after the ISU loss. Except now I know this has no chance to be a special year. 0-12 baby!
chicko1983
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Lou is great and bad at the same time. Its funny how much he loves ND and that makes him enjoyable to watch.
Also great how Mark May riles him up so easily as well. I dont think Mark May actually believes in half the things that he says but just says it to stir Lou up.
Anyone see the parachute entrance into Croke Park in the Dublin match?
That was funnier than the Eastern Michigan entrance. haha:
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/97707/watch-skydiver-totally-misses-stadium
What does this even mean
Affeinvasion
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The whole Lou/Mark thing is an act. They're essentially WWE wrestling characters. ESPN has the worst analysts in college football because they're more interested in creating controversy so that they can cover it or worse boosting the value of whatever brand they're currently plugging (the SEC network).
theprodigy
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Affeinvasion
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Considering most of them were for a team who didn't even bother to play their game...
Randolph Freelander
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This doesn't quite rule out South Carolina or Clemson.
Frustrated_Grunt
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bucknuticus
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Here's the problem, they basically have a monopoly on sports in this country. Theyre creating a narrative week after week about certain things. You cant tell me the things they say/report/word on things isnt influencing voters and now influencing the playoff panel.
I was fine when it was help to certain shows (PTI, Around the horn etc) but now even sportscenter anchors are starting to inject their opinions on highlights.
Randolph Freelander
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On one hand, Rocky Top.
On the other hand, you'd think a better game could be on SEC network now as a Sunday night showcase this weekend before the NFL gets going. A game like Alabama/WVU or Auburn/Arkansas could have been held over, or at least a game involving a conference contender. Short of that, it could be a league game between Tennessee and another SEC opponent.
On the other other hand, Rocky Top.
On the other hand, you'd think a better game could be on SEC network now as a Sunday night showcase this weekend before the NFL gets going. A game like Alabama/WVU or Auburn/Arkansas could have been held over, or at least a game involving a conference contender. Short of that, it could be a league game between Tennessee and another SEC opponent.
On the other other hand, Rocky Top.
Purple Cheeto
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So right now there are only 2 games next week featuring 2 ranked teams.
3 of the 4 teams are in the Pac 12.
It could improve if VTech or Michigan sneak into the top 25.
Week 3 is worse, only potential game I see is UCLA and Texas.
3 of the 4 teams are in the Pac 12.
It could improve if VTech or Michigan sneak into the top 25.
Week 3 is worse, only potential game I see is UCLA and Texas.
Nestled_Grizzly
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Yay a touchdown! The team speed is so much better now
So much youth. Looking good. Everyone is showing up. Todd kelly Jr with the fumble recovery.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I'm liking what I'm seeing, but I want to see Worley throw the ball downfield a bit instead of just dumping it off.
Nestled_Grizzly
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Same but I'll take it for now.
I just don't think he's capable of it. Still iffy on him being the starter.
Affeinvasion
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I don't know what tone was suggested by my post, but I completely agree. ESPN is awful and has done more to ruin the landscape of college sports than even the NCAA.
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