College Football Week 9 - You've Got the Touch

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GAF Pick'em Week 9 Games
all games Saturday unless otherwise marked


(FRI) Louisville by 12
Northwestern by 16
North Carolina by 2
UCLA by 4
Georgia by 3 (woof woof)
Kansas State by 15
USC by 8
Wisconsin by 9
Oklahoma State by 6
Penn State by 4
Oklahoma by 12
Nebraska by 3
Alabama by 17
California by 12
Oregon State by 11
 
GAF Pick'em Week 9 Games
all games Saturday unless otherwise marked

(FRI) Cincinnati @ Louisville by 4
Iowa @ Northwestern by 10
NC State @ North Carolina by 6
UCLA @ Arizona State by 4
Florida vs. Georgia by 12 (because transitive property of cocks)
Texas Tech @ Kansas State by 9
USC @ Arizona by 15
Michigan State @ Wisconsin by 7
TCU @ Oklahoma State by 4
Ohio State @ Penn State by 20
Notre Dame @ Oklahoma by 4 (our long national nightmare continues)
Michigan @ Nebraska by 4
Mississippi State @ Alabama by 16
California @ Utah by 4
Oregon State @ Washington by 7
 
GAF Pick'em Week 9 Games
all games Saturday unless otherwise marked

(FRI) Cincinnati @ Louisville by 4
Iowa @ Northwestern by 4
NC State @ North Carolina by 7
UCLA @ Arizona State by 10
Florida vs. Georgia by 7
Texas Tech @ Kansas State by 10
USC @ Arizona by 10
Michigan State @ Wisconsin by 7
TCU @ Oklahoma State by 10
Ohio State @ Penn State by 4
Notre Dame @ Oklahoma by 21
Michigan @ Nebraska by 4
Mississippi State @ Alabama by 28
California @ Utah by 4
Oregon State @ Washington by 4

Yeah, I'm picking against Georgia. Who wouldn't after seeing both teams up until now? I'd predict a loss and get a win than be upset when we lose. If we lose to the only 2 good teams we play this year, I hope the whole coaching staff gets the boot. Except Grantham.
 
Monroeski said:
Weekly Texas Tech defense ranking post: Through 7 games, we're #8 in the country in yards allowed. Still feels like I'm dreaming.

I know last week we were the only team in the country with both a top 10 defense and offense but I haven't checked that this week yet.
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I could see Tech pulling the upset if they can get the lead.

Can't play from behind against KSU this year, though. They're so damn disciplined and powerful in the run game.
 
Chris Thompson done for the season/his college career with a torn ACL. :(

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State's offense was dealt a major blow and the curse that appears to haunt Seminoles running backs garnered another victim Monday when coach Jimbo Fisher announced senior Chris Thompson would miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Thompson was Florida State's leading rusher this season and was on pace to become the first 1,000-yard back since 1996 for the Seminoles (No. 12 BCS, No. 11 AP). Thompson had totaled 687 yards rushing through seven games, and his 7.55 yards-per-carry average was third among ACC running backs.
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He came down awkwardly on the left knee and needed to be helped off the field. He was responsible for 94 of Florida State's 112 yards at the time.

The injury is particularly disheartening for Thompson, who broke his back in a loss to Wake Forest last year and missed the final eight games of the season. He worked through more than nine months of rehab and emerged this season as the team's top rusher.
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Thompson entered last week's game against Miami needing to average just 60 yards per game to crack the 1,000-yard barrier, a feat that has eluded Florida State running backs for 16 years -- the longest stretch in the nation.

Numerous backs have come close to the 1,000-yard plateau over the years, but through injuries, poor performance or bad luck, all have fallen short. The last serious push for 1,000 at Florida State came in 2004 when Leon Washington finished with 951.
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http://espn.go.com/college-football...e-seminoles-lose-chris-thompson-2012-acl-tear

Horrible news for a kid who worked so hard to get back. He is supremely talented and I really hope he gets a shot at the NFL.
 
jjasper said:
But you told me I was stupid for saying giving Richt a raise and extension was a terrible idea.
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I can't remember when that was.. Definitely before the shitshow that was the South Carolina game, and before we held off Kentucky. Our athletes are better than Florida's this year, but they're not putting it together on defense the way they did last year. I could say that they should get it together any week now, but after 7 games I'm starting to wonder if they ever will. This week is a really good week to do so.

Maybe some of the pessimism rubbed off on me at the game on Saturday, but I thought the game was an embarrassment.

At the end of the day it definitely comes down to the players playing the game, but if things aren't working, then that goes back to the coaching staff as far as preparation or knowing the limits of your personnel.
 
KingGondo said:
I could see Tech pulling the upset if they can get the lead.

Can't play from behind against KSU this year, though. They're so damn disciplined and powerful in the run game.
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I don't remember the point when it happened but sometime a few weeks ago I became a full on believer in KSU. I thought their record last year was inflated by some luck and bad play by their opponents but they've just kept that train a-rollin'.

It's a highly ranked matchup this weekend but I think Tech is still playing with house money because while there are people out there that think that Tech CAN win there aren't many that think they WILL win. So long as we don't get blown out I think the effect of losing on our ranking won't be too big.

The loss of TE Jace Amaro against WVU was VERY evident in the TCU game (not to mention our two best speedy field stretching WR in Bell and Marquez, also both hurt last week and out for the season). I'd feel a lot better if we had one of those three guys back because each of the three would add a new dimension that the offense doesn't have. Amaro may be back later this year but I'm not expecting him before the bowl game.
 
I am loving all the hate, it fuels me. I can't wait to go down to Norman and smash Oklahoma. We are Notre Dame thats what were about thats what we do. I can't wait to see "Big Game Bob" get his shit pushed in. If he had any fight left he would be on the other sideline.

ND 24 Ok 10. Hi haters
 
Zigzz14 said:
I am loving all the hate, it fuels me. I can't wait to go down to Norman and smash Oklahoma. We are Notre Dame thats what were about thats what we do. I can't wait to see "Big Game Bob" get his shit pushed in. If he had any fight left he would be on the other sideline.

ND 24 Ok 10. Hi haters
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ND has been good this year, but I can't see you guys winning in Norman (despite the fact that Oklahoma has not been as dominant there in the past year or so with the two losses). I think it'll be relatively close, but the Sooners should pull out a fairly easy W.
 
Zigzz14 said:
I am loving all the hate, it fuels me. I can't wait to go down to Norman and smash Oklahoma. We are Notre Dame thats what were about thats what we do. I can't wait to see "Big Game Bob" get his shit pushed in. If he had any fight left he would be on the other sideline.

ND 24 Ok 10. Hi haters
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Who is this guy? lol
 
Best thing I saw at the Texas - Baylor game:

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Zigzz14 said:
I am loving all the hate, it fuels me. I can't wait to go down to Norman and smash Oklahoma. We are Notre Dame thats what were about thats what we do. I can't wait to see "Big Game Bob" get his shit pushed in. If he had any fight left he would be on the other sideline.

ND 24 Ok 10. Hi haters
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If ND does win, big if, it's going to be a lot closer than that
 
Urbz said at his presser today that Braxton pretty much had whiplash and was more shook up from the injury as he never has had one in his playing career. So i guess it scared Brax more than anything.
 
Meier said:
Chris Thompson done for the season/his college career with a torn ACL. :(




http://espn.go.com/college-football...e-seminoles-lose-chris-thompson-2012-acl-tear

Horrible news for a kid who worked so hard to get back. He is supremely talented and I really hope he gets a shot at the NFL.
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Damn, that sucks! The hit did not look that bad when I was watching the game. I don't even care that he didn't get to 1,000 yards. He was a special player. Sucks for his college career to end like this. After this, it seems highly unlikely that he'll ever play in the NFL.
 
bucknuticus said:
Urbz said at his presser today that Braxton pretty much had whiplash and was more shook up from the injury as he never has had one in his playing career. So i guess it scared Brax more than anything.
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Urbz inadvertently going to get his QB teased.
 
LM4sure said:
Damn, that sucks! The hit did not look that bad when I was watching the game. I don't even care that he didn't get to 1,000 yards. He was a special player. Sucks for his college career to end like this. After this, it seems highly unlikely that he'll ever play in the NFL.
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Seems like guys come back from ACL injuries more often than not nowadays. I would not be surprised if he wasn't drafted due to injury concerns, but he could be one of those UDFAs who makes it. He's so good with the ball in his hands, I'm sure someone will give him a shot.

I think the team are looking at whether he can get some sort of medical redshirt of sorts due to the two season-ending injuries he has suffered.
 
bucknuticus said:
Urbz said at his presser today that Braxton pretty much had whiplash and was more shook up from the injury as he never has had one in his playing career. So i guess it scared Brax more than anything.
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Weird, he said at one point he didn't know where he was. Pretty common concussion symptom there.
 
(FRI) Cincinnati by 13
Northwestern by 4
North Carolina by 4
Arizona State by 10
Georgia by 14
Texas Tech by 10
Arizona by 10
Wisconsin by 9
Oklahoma State by 15
Penn State by 4
Oklahoma by 21
Michigan by 4
Alabama by 24
California by 13
Washington by 10


CRAZY PIXXXXXX
 
I don't know much about college football, but Rutgers is good right now, right? Or are they only as good as their conference
 
Meier said:
Hah, I didn't recognize the name either but looking at his posting history.. he's been a sporadic participant over the years. Very rarely posts in general but he was a huge Clausen fan it looks like.
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Hahaha sorry guys I meant hate from the media in general. Had off work today been drinking watching old ND videos on youtube. I'm so pumped I'm ready to headbutt my fucking dog
 
Meier said:
Chris Thompson done for the season/his college career with a torn ACL. :(

Horrible news for a kid who worked so hard to get back. He is supremely talented and I really hope he gets a shot at the NFL.
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I heard that you guys might have a couple of players out this week (not that you will need them vs Duke) but any injury like that sucks
 
Monroeski said:
I don't remember the point when it happened but sometime a few weeks ago I became a full on believer in KSU. I thought their record last year was inflated by some luck and bad play by their opponents but they've just kept that train a-rollin'.

It's a highly ranked matchup this weekend but I think Tech is still playing with house money because while there are people out there that think that Tech CAN win there aren't many that think they WILL win. So long as we don't get blown out I think the effect of losing on our ranking won't be too big.

The loss of TE Jace Amaro against WVU was VERY evident in the TCU game (not to mention our two best speedy field stretching WR in Bell and Marquez, also both hurt last week and out for the season). I'd feel a lot better if we had one of those three guys back because each of the three would add a new dimension that the offense doesn't have. Amaro may be back later this year but I'm not expecting him before the bowl game.
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I'm a believer in KSU too, but I still think they're beatable. All it takes is an early stop or two and all of a sudden they're playing from behind.

They've definitely improved since last season, though. If OSU can't repeat as conference champs (yeah, yeah, stop laughing) I'm rooting for KSU to go all the way. Snyder deserves a title.
 
KSU is such a weird program to me.

I hope they can establish something solid for a long while this time.

Always seemed like they were having that one great season, and then they would disappear.
 
I Push Fat Kids said:
(FRI) Cincinnati by 13
Northwestern by 4
North Carolina by 4
Arizona State by 10
Georgia by 14
Texas Tech by 10
Arizona by 10
Wisconsin by 9
Oklahoma State by 15
Penn State by 4
Oklahoma by 21
Michigan by 4
Alabama by 24
California by 13
Washington by 10


CRAZY PIXXXXXX
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You have more confidence than I do in my Dawgs. Woof woof.
 
I don't think ND will get by Oklahoma. I wish they would, partly just to see how hot and salty it gets people lol.

They have a good D, but...they need an offense at some point.
 
andycapps said:
Weird, he said at one point he didn't know where he was. Pretty common concussion symptom there.
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They checked him out at the hospital and passed all the tests. But hey after that sparty player a couple weeks ago I dont even know what to believe anymore.


ChiTownBuffalo said:
KSU is such a weird program to me.

I hope they can establish something solid for a long while this time.

Always seemed like they were having that one great season, and then they would disappear.
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Theyre liek Iowa, every 4-5 years they make some noise, then fall back into mediocrity.
 
I Push Fat Kids said:
Florida's good but they're due for an offensive implosion to get them down early. They're not built to come back although Georgia will try to give back the game a few times.
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Well, I hope you're right. Georgia can score, if their OL decides to block. And we can play defense, if our guys decide to not leave the middle of the line wide open. And we can play special teams, when our punt returner doesn't let the ball sail over his head and be downed inside the 5.

Yeah, if we can get all of the above, or 2/3 of the above in order for the game then we'll win. I have no confidence that they'll do so. Of course I'm pulling for them to win, I just don't have confidence that they will.

Any word on who officials are for the Cocktail Party? If it's Penn Wagers' crew, we might as well forfeit. I expect a ton of PWG (Playing While Georgia) calls if he's there.
 
Zigzz14 said:
I am loving all the hate, it fuels me. I can't wait to go down to Norman and smash Oklahoma. We are Notre Dame thats what were about thats what we do. I can't wait to see "Big Game Bob" get his shit pushed in. If he had any fight left he would be on the other sideline.

ND 24 Ok 10. Hi haters
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"We are Notre Dame"? You've been reduced to ripping of slogans from Penn State and Marshall? Why don't you just talk about how you're "All In" as the "Notre Dame Family" while you're at it?
 
How is Wazzu ranked lower than Colorado in the Pac 12 power rankings?

Wow.
 
mre said:
"We are Notre Dame"? You've been reduced to ripping of slogans from Penn State and Marshall? Why don't you just talk about how you're "All In" as the "Notre Dame Family" while you're at it?
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Man. I was waiting for him to say the haters salty tears were magically delicious.
 
mre said:
"We are Notre Dame"? You've been reduced to ripping of slogans from Penn State and Marshall? Why don't you just talk about how you're "All In" as the "Notre Dame Family" while you're at it?
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No bro you got it severely twisted. It's not a slogan its a decleration of fact. We're Notre Dame and this is what we do. Wreck dreams and shatter pretenders
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Zigzz14 said:
No bro you got it severely twisted. It's not a slogan its a decleration of fact. We're Notre Dame and this is what we do. Wreck dreams and shatter pretenders
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And kill student assistants.
 
See. this is why I like CFB Gaf.

Most of us are well aware of our respective programs successes and faults/short comings.

But, this sort of jingoistic Wii like behavior.

Zigzz14 said:
salty
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What does tOSU have to be salty about when it comes to Notre Dame?
 
truly101 said:
So our next home game with Clemson is ESPN2 7pm. Shits gettin realer than Real Deal Holyfield.
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Good luck to you all, but I'll be shocked if Duke wins 2 of their next four games (@FSU, Clemson, @GT, Miami).

Also, why is everybody saying Duke is now bowl eligible? They were eligible last week, since a team with 5 wins can be eligible as an alternate if their academic ranking is strong enough (top 15, or top 15% I think).
 
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