College Football and Tailgating Thread

[fishwax]

There are several good games today, most of them in the SEC.

Georgia plays at Alabama (who pulled out a great win against Arkansas last week)
Arkansas plays at Kentucky (who pulled out a great win against Louisville last week)
South Carolina plays at LSU (in the only game featuring two top 20 teams)
Penn State plays at Michigan (and might actually beat Michigan for the first time in eight years)

Many of the other ranked teams are playing against lesser teams, but perhaps we'll still see an upset or two.

As for my team, the Oklahoma Sooners beat Tulsa 62-21 last night (even though all the announcers could talk about was the Notre Dame game :eyes:). That leaves me free to grill some quesadillas and fajitas, quaff some beer, and watch a whole lot of football :toast:

What game will you be watching today?

[fishwax]

1. A couple of interesting scores as halftime approaches

Syracuse is beating Louisville 21-7 at halftime.
Florida is only up by one point late in the 2nd quarter at Ole Miss.
Virginia is beating Georgia Tech 21-14.

It looks like Ball State is giving Nebraska a good game as well--tied up at 7 in the middle of the 2nd.

[cobalt1999]

2. I'm sitting here watching my Gators play..

Well, sort of playing. I expected an ugly game today by Florida. Big win last weekend, freshman/sophomore team, road trip, big game next weekend, all spells sloppy game. They should win, but it won't be a blowout.

[fishwax]

3. That 98-yard drive was impressive, but

other than that it has, as you say, been pretty sloppy.

They did, though, just get a great sack that apparently knocked the Mississippi kicker out of his range.

[NaturalHigh]

4. I was equally offended by all the Notre Dame talk last night.

During the third quarter they also got on a long discussion about Kentucky. I'm planning to send ESPN an e-mail about the lousy job the commentators did last night.

The sad thing is that during the first half, when they were obsessing about Notre Dame, it was still a good game. Tulsa was giving the OU secondary fits with the long passes. If it was a complete blowout all along, I might be able to understand the Notre Dame talk, but the announcers just completely ignored the game while it was still fairly competitive.

By the way, did you catch what comment made the open microphone when they were interviewing Stoops at halftime? They apologized for it when the third quarter started, but I didn't hear it.

[fishwax]

5. I missed the comment, and was kicking myself for it

b/c it was probably the best part of the broadcast :rofl:

But you're right--they were missing a still-pretty-decent game with all that chatter. And they were missing important details, like penalties that they never bothered to show or explain :grr:. And as if it weren't frustrating enough to have to listen to them chatter for 15 minutes about Notre Dame, they got way too much face time, too. If you're not going to talk about the game that's taking place, the least you could do is freaking show it :grr:.

[NaturalHigh]

6. Thanks anyway.

I have some friends who watched the game that I haven't been able to talk to yet. If I find out what the comment was, I'll post it back.

Even with all the crap from the announcers, it was a decent game to watch, though I sweated a little in the first half. I had no doubt that OU would win, but I was a little worried about how it would be perceived by the people who vote in the polls.

[tigereye]

32. people just can't stop talking about Notre Dame!

I think it's an ingrained obsession - I have loved Notre Dame since I was a young kid. (Irish Catholic)


But they've been doing so poorly - it really doesn't make sense to ramble on about them when there is another game doing on.

[cobalt1999]

7. I don't understand the commentators

You know there are talented announcers out there, but this is what they saddled us with?

[fishwax]

8. Louisville lost--Nebraska is losing--Florida barely hanging on

Nebraska is down by five at home with about six minutes left in the game to Ball State :wow:

[cobalt1999]

9. Looks like my Gators hold on.

Probably a good thing to play this bad. This young team won't think they are god's gift to football, and preps them for a road trip to LSU (which will be huge).

[fishwax]

10. That game will be huge--OU-Texas is the same day, too

what a day for college football :toast:

[cobalt1999]

13. I'm looking forward to that weekend

Although OU should roll Texas, but in those rivalry games, you never know.

[fishwax]

19. It's definitely one of those never know games

but given the way the two teams have played, I'm optimistic :) And since OU has lost the last two rounds, I'm looking forward to it all the more. Only two more weeks :woohoo: Ah, if only I could be there ...

[Writer]

44. Texas is suffering from a talent drain.

Many brilliant players have left for the draft. They're still good, but not like a couple of years ago.

Texas-OU... neither have home field advantage. Yes, it will be good.

[fishwax]

47. especially on the offensive line

Colt McCoy looked great last year, but part of that was definitely an experienced offensive line.

As excited as Sooner fans have been about Sam Bradford's play as a Freshman--and justifiably so, because he's been great--it's worth remembering that he's got one of the best offensive lines in the country protecting him (to say nothing of the talent he's throwing to and the depth at running back he can turn to).

But OU-Texas is always fun, no matter what either team has done beforehand :)

[Writer]

51. Colt reminds me of Aikman.

In his accuracy. The kid is sharp and he's a lot of fun to watch playing.

I saw some OU highlights from last week and their offense looks deadly.

[fishwax]

11. Nebraska pulled it out at the end

41-40 ...

[Fierce]

12. Could I POSSIBLY hate Bill Callahan any more than I do already?

No. No, I could not.

[fishwax]

16. Is the mood up there turning on him?

I've sensed a lot of anger from Nebraska fans (justifiable imo--I don't think he's the answer for you guys) last season and growing this season, and yet expectations were so high for the team coming into the season. What's the deal? :shrug:

[Fierce]

18. Expectations are ALWAYS high.

Huskers fans aren't always the best realists in the world. ;)

[fishwax]

14. Notre Dame has scored their first offensive TD of the year

Apparently after a spectacular 9-yard drive ...

[fishwax]

15. South Carolina strikes first against LSU

7-0 Gamecocks ...

[cobalt1999]

17. Go Cocks!

Perfect Lounge Post! :)

[mitchum]

41. When I was at USC, I never attended a game, but I loved being able to say...

"Go Cocks!" :)

[RoyGBiv]

20. Watching Penn St v Michigan ...

And, amazingly enough, Michigan is ahead into the 2nd quarter.

Penn St. is beating itself though. Michigan's defense is just not good at all, too slow and bad tackling overall. Penn St. receiver just had the defender beat, and Morelli threw a really crappy pass that should have scored them a touchdown.

[fishwax]

21. I was actually curious about how that game would turn

I think Penn State is overrated and that Michigan can't possibly be as bad as they looked those first two weeks, but I'm still surprised that Michigan is ahead and apparently driving for another score. I've only just tuned into this game, but it looked like Mike Hart is starting to look the part ...

[RoyGBiv]

23. Hart is good ...

He was good against Oregon, the problem being he was the *only* thing that was good and was out most of the second half. Meanwhile Michigan's defense continue to be completely incapable of facing off against a spread offense. I couldn't believe how s-l-o-w not just their backs but the linemen were.

I must say Mallett has potential. He's obviously inexperienced but should come along with some seasoning.

I agree that Penn St. seems to be playing down to its true potential. Even if they end up winning this, they're not looking very impressive.

OnEdit: And Michigan's kicking game continues to suck wind.

[fishwax]

26. .

"OnEdit: And Michigan's kicking game continues to suck wind."
So true. Ouch. :rofl:

[1gobluedem]

42. And Michigan wins it 14-9

A defensive battle; just what I like. And our ninth straight over Joe-pa and the Nittany Lions.

Even my burned arms feel better; although I couldn't cross them when things got tense. Still hurts too much.

Go Blue!

[RoyGBiv]

43. I was somewhat impressed ...

They actually looked like a football team out there today, minus that horrendous missed field goal.

I'd call my Michigan fan friend and congratulate him, but I imagine he's three sheets to the wind at the moment. I had to put him on suicide watch after the Oregon game. :-)

[1gobluedem]

49. Well, it's the Big Ten season now

The losses don't matter as much.

[Zomby Woof]

22. Washington vs. UCLA

My two favorite Pac-10 teams, and the only match up this season between African-American coaches (there are only 6 in the top tier of college football, sadly).

UCLA took a beating in Utah last week, and surely they will be sharper back at home, but the Huskies are improving each season under Ty Willingham. I am going to enjoy this one.

[cobalt1999]

24. I'm thinking UCLA big.

Willingham hasn't ever impressed me as a game time coach.

[fishwax]

29. That'll be a good game for a nightcap

I haven't really seen UCLA play this year, so I don't really know what to expect from them--the score against Utah was just bizarre, especially since Utah hadn't exactly looked brilliant in their first couple of games.

When I've seen Washington play this year they've looked better than I expected. I think that should be a fun game to watch.

[greatauntoftriplets]

25. 2nd quarter -- NU trailing Ohio State 35 - 0

:cry:

[fishwax]

27. my condolences--that one was over pretty quickly

:scared:

[cobalt1999]

28. Big fake field goal for LSU going for touchdown.

Nice play call.

[fishwax]

30. that was a nice looking fake

They made it look pretty easy :)

I have that game on the small TV at the moment, and got lucky enough to look over there just as it happened. It's always fun to watch that stuff work :D

[cobalt1999]

31. Just reason number 10,371 why College football is better than the NFL.

The NFL is never that fun.

[fishwax]

33. so true n/t

[Droopy]

34. Somebody give me the score of the Ohio State game, please

I'm TV-less.

[Maccagirl]

39. 58-7

Northwestern wins! Just kidding.

[Droopy]

40. LOL!

I was thinking they were going to win, but I didn't think it would be by that much. I appreciate the update.

[SacredCow]

35. Geaux Tigers!!!!

[Ptah]

36. The Stoops brothers are dying.

Cal 21
UofA 7

First quarter.

[fishwax]

45. not all the stoops brothers

:)

[Ptah]

46. Well, the ones at Arizona are on life support.

[fishwax]

50. the loss to New Mexico last week was, I think, the final blow

I heard that Mike Stoops said this was the most undisciplined any of his teams have been since he's been at Arizona. It sounded like he was kind of throwing in the towel ...

[RoyGBiv]

55. Not good coach talk ...

He basically called himself an idiot, if I remember correctly. Hard to inspire a team when you're talking like that to the press.

I remember some people (OU haters mostly) saying the Mike was the brains of the outfit and that Bob couldn't do anything by himself. Still waiting to see that. Hope I have to wait a good, long time. :-)

[fishwax]

58. Hah! I remember that theory too

I always knew OU'd be alright without Mike, of course, but I really was surprised that he wasn't able to turn Arizona around. Especially after that first year, when his team lost so many games at the last minute. I don't know if it's his temperament, as many have speculated, or what exactly the problem was, but I think he'll be moving back to DC somewhere after this season is over ...

[Ava]

37. ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE! ROLL!

:woohoo:

[fishwax]

56. That first half has been pretty rough on them

but after last week's heroics against Arkansas, one never knows :)

[cobalt1999]

59. My wife is a Bama alumnus

My night will be much happier if Bama wins, so Roll Tide!

[fishwax]

63. all tied up now!

[cobalt1999]

65. and Georgia goes back up.

My sex life depends on Alabama winning. :)

[fishwax]

66. the alabama-florida game must make for a bittersweet weekend, then

:)

[cobalt1999]

68. we've been through a few of those...

Usually, the winner goes well out of the way to make the loser feel better. :)

[cobalt1999]

74. ...and no loving for me tonight...

):

[Ptah]

38. Two minutes left in the first quarter

Cal 28
UofA 3

[Mz Pip]

54. 38 to 17

Go Bears!

[Mz Pip]

48. GO Bears!

Cal football and blood orange screwdrivers go well together. :toast:

Mz Pip
:dem:

[Writer]

52. OMG Texas is BEATING Rice! I don't BELIEVE IT!

Holy @#$%! They're ahead 20-0 in the 2nd Quarter! :wow:

Where's my champagne? WHERE?


























:sarcasm:

[Writer]

62. I'm sorry. This was a jerky thing to do.

I know that Texas isn't quite as good as it used to be. Colt injured himself last season and they lost several players to the NFL. And have you seen USC, LSU, and OU? They look a bit, er, muscular. Sorry to be so uppity, 'n all. Texas is flat-out lucky to be in the top ten.

But beating up on Rice? Damn. And in Austin? Amazing! If only Texas could be so lucky!

Current score: Texas 48, Rice 7.

[WinkyDink]

53. Mighty P.O'ed Nittany Lion here!! Good gravy, JoePa, WTH? I mean, just WTH?!

[fishwax]

57. woof. i'd be P.O.'ed too

Strange stuff.

[fishwax]

60. Kentucky and Arkansas now a two-point game

With about eight minutes left, after a rather odd roughing the kicking penalty on a missed Kentucky Field Goal.

Both these teams had crazy finishes last week--should be a good finish on this one as well ...

[fishwax]

61. Holy Cow! Kentucky takes the lead

Great Touchdown pass into double coverage to give Kentucky the lead. The Wildcats are going for two, which will make it a six-point lead with four minutes left ...

[DrDan]

64. Nebraska - Ball State

Good heavens . . . . way too close . . . should have been watching those third-stringers . . .

I long for the old days of the Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry . . . that was some goooooood football

[fishwax]

67. I agree with you there

I wasn't yet an OU fan when that rivalry was at it's peak, but I still remember watching it every thanksgiving. By the time I got to OU, the Sooners were in decline--and just about to fall off the edge of the world. At least Nebraska hasn't hit the lows we did in the mid-90s, but the rivalry still isn't the same these days.

Bill Callahan hasn't been good for that rivalry either--most OU fans thoroughly despise him after the "hillbilly" remarks he made in Norman back in '04. From what I see, Nebraska fans aren't too fond of him these days either.

I dunno--one way or another it would be nice to see that rivalry back to something approximating what it used to be ...

[DrDan]

70. I lived in KCMo during the height of the rivalry

each year the caravans would be headed either north toward Lincoln or South toward Norman.

The big RV's would be blasting the fight songs.

It was a great rivalry - I miss the Big-8.

I am still a Husker fan - but a Nebraska-Colorado rivalry will never compare with the Husker-Sooner rivalry of the 70's.

Jack Milburn - Jerry Tagge. Now that was football.

[madrchsod]

69. i`m not sure which is more exciting

doing the laundry or watching the iowa -wisconsin game...........this game is awful. so screw it,i`m doing the laundry

[fishwax]

71. probably a good choice

I've been trying to get into that game, but it just ain't happening :shrug:

[JohnnyLib2]

72. Kentucky has beaten Arkansas

and all is well.

[fishwax]

73. I thought that was the best game of the day

very exciting game :toast: