Open Game Thread :: College Football :: Saturday October 17
This is your Open Game Thread for all things College Football until the Kansas game. A specific Kansas-Colorado thread will pop up an hour prior to kickoff, so be on the lookout for that.
But for now, this is your place to talk football. I will be here for part of the day, so I hope you join me. It'll be fun for sure.
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WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
So, normally, I don't get too excited over these big rivalry games...
i.e. tOSU-Mich… but the ones today, OU-UT, USC-ND, have me really fired up and ready to watch them. Should be a GREAT day of CFB today.
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Also, I'm stretching my lead
in the Pick ’Em League, too. If Denver would quit putting games on the list that are played 3 hours after he sets the games for the week, I would hardly miss ANY every week. For the record, I would have picked Boise Thursday night. Let that be known. My lead would then be 4 currently.
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True. I didn't make any picks until this morning.
Now, I’m 0 for 3 already.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
How goes it, Warden?
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Busy...
I miss summer already. But really ready for that next sport.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Haha, you always were
my favorite around here :)
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
I knew it!
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Also, Late Night was EPIC.
We. Are. LOADED. It’s so ridiculous. The 5-on-5 scrimmage was 10 guys who would start on 99% of schools in the country. (Xavier didn’t even start.)
Quick Late Night THoughts
- Travis Releford has improved ALOT.
- One of the twins (forget which one) looks HUGE.
- Xavier is very well put-together.
- Elijah Johnson has HOPS. He floats in the air and hangs there.
- THomas Robinson out-manned Cole for a board or two. He’s gonna be a STUD, from day one.
- Tyshawn Taylor is a real cocky SOB. It’s good to have some swagger (See: U, The), but IMO, he is just TOO cocky. He is GOOD, though.
- Tyrel Reed can FLY for a white boy. For anybody, for that matter.
- Lew Perkins does NOT look good, AT ALL.
- THe renovated Fieldhouse looks very nice.
- The videos for this year will be, once again, EXTREMELY EPIC. 20 minutes straight of Jayhawks in the NBA, B2B2B2B2B Big XII Champs video and “Dream On”.
- Recruit Row got a HUGE ovation as the entered the arena just before the women started their skits. I can’t imagine that not bringing them to chills.
- Fans leave Late Night halfway through the scrimmage early, too. It’s not just the football “fans.” I don’t understand standing outside AFH for two hours (as I did), sitting through two hours of nothing, the women’s skits and scrimmages, the videos and then leaving after ten minutes of the men’s team. Whatever. I yelled at all the people around me leaving, “Hey, I’ll see all you guys at the first half of the next football game!” as the walked out.
So, all that said, I think we should be fairly respectable this year. I hope we blow a couple easy ones in December and one in conference and Bill uses it to fuel them.
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yeah
I don’t remember a scrimmage looking that good at late night. We are pretty loaded
by I need more Esteban on Oct 17, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, sir.
I am a little excited for the season.
How are you, Esty?
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
pretty good
really pumped for tonight’s game. I think we’ll learn a lot about where this team can go tonight.
by I need more Esteban on Oct 17, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I think you're totally right.
As bad as CU is, I’ve been having…. uneasy(?) thoughts about this one all week. They always play us tough. The defense HAS TO dominate against that putrid offense, otherwise we are going to get carved, sliced and diced 6 ways to a whorehouse next week.
There should be alot of Jayhawk fans there today, though, if it’s anything like the basketball games in Boulder.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Xavier didn't even start?
man, now I’m really excited.
How did Tyrel look, aside from his flying ability.
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He didn't do much, IIRC.
The scrimmage was fairly sloppy, but he can sure do The Worm like fucking crazy!!!!!!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought well
Handled the point for the most part and pushed the ball, was looking to find people more than his own shot it looked like
by I need more Esteban on Oct 17, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget
THE WORMeleven
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Let's get that 7 p.m. ABC time slot next week!!!!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
See you guys on Nov. 21st. Wifey bought me tix for my birthday to fly from here (Maryland) to Austin to see my favorite team of any sport (Texas) host one of the other teams I grew up watching (KU, while growing up in Wichita).
by burntorangehorn on Oct 17, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
It's crazy how big
the Red River Shootout is. I bet that is a fun and crazy atmosphere.
by I need more Esteban on Oct 17, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions
I was thinking that during College Gameday.
It would be cool if KU-mu were to ever reach a level half of what the RRR is.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah seriously
don’t think it ever could but it would be cool if it reached a level where it was a primetime thing most years on a big network
by I need more Esteban on Oct 17, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Or, maybe we could just become so much better than them
that it isn’t really much of a rivalry anymore (see: basketball) so that nobody cares. Would be fine with me :)
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd say it's impossible to get that big.
But if both teams continue to improve, it could be close in 20 years.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
It would be cool if KU-mu were to ever reach a level half of what the RRR is.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I was just commenting, not directly replying to you.
Like I’d waste my time reading your comments word for word.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
I love how we had a nice little moment above,
and now back to reality.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
ABC.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
thanks
thanks to you too esteban. Just for that I won’t make a Yuniesky Betancourt joke all day. Except that one.
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HAHA!
Win! Thank you, fetch. I lol’d hard!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
ohhh please
don’t ruin my football day by mentioning horrible Royals
by I need more Esteban on Oct 17, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
haha deal
although I’ll just say the fact that the Twins beat the Royals on the last Saturday of the season when Greinke started is the most unlikely event of this century
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You're walking a thin line right now, sir.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm merely expressing my admiration for one Donald Zackary Greinke
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Murray is good when healthy.
Please get hurt on the last play of the game this week…..
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Off to Boulder in a few...great day here in Colorado...
here’s to a Kansas victory.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Have a good one, Denver.
Rock Chalk.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I plan on it...
also…
got Tech…Okie State and I’m torn between Texas and OU still.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
You want OU, because you want the 7 pm time slot
so the game ends around 10:30, with me turning 21 in only an hour and a half after the game and celebrating :)
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Will you make it to 21 in that situation?
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Simple answer:
No.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
And, we NEED Tech today.
Bad.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Texas will not be able to run today.
Gerald McCoy is a beast. OU is going to run away with this one.
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Fumble and recovery as that was Posting.
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Damn it. FAIL!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Uhoh
Bradford didn’t enjoy that at all.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Bradford Hurt Again??
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Yep.
Great hit on him. Landed right on his shoulder. Could easily be a collarbone fracture.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
I'm sure Jason White's got some eligibility left.
They’ll be fine.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
This kinda thing makes me cringe thinking about Cole coming back when he clearly should have gone to the Draft....
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing Bradford has a pretty good insurance policy, but still.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Meh
Football injuries are a question of “when,” not “if.” And unlike Bradford, Cole still has areas of his game to work on (developing a more diverse low post game, for example)- I wouldn’t say it’s a “sure thing” that he should have gone into the draft.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
When you can be a lottery pick, you should go.
That said, I couldn’t be happier that he is back. Yes, he has things to work on, but he would have still been drafted extremely high.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Well...
Jordan Hill did kind of dominate Cole when we played Zona last year. Then the Raptors and the Bucks are both pretty much set at the center position. The Nets probably take him at 11.
Right now, NBAdraft.net has him going #5 next year. That’s a LOT more guaranteed money.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I just have a feeling
He’s going higher than 5. Granted this year’s class is much much different than last year’s, but he’s better than Thabeet
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Bradford trying to throw a bit...
But still looks to be in a lot of pain.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 11:30 AM CDT reply actions
Will probably be able to say that quite a bit today.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Are you here all day today?
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll be out from 1-5 EST
BUt I should be all over the ogt tonight. That is of course if my brother in turkey doesn’t call. I set my computer up in front of my tv and stream the game to him via skype.
Wait. Sarah Palin's in Hong Kong? But who's watching Russia?
I'm on a train to new haven
And I’m super psyched about my new phone. Was going to watch me mobile football on ABC TV Mobile. Fail, its just prime time rerun bullshiz. Isn’t there an rct mobile site somewheres? I can see the normal site just fine butit does get a little on the small side.
Wait. Sarah Palin's in Hong Kong? But who's watching Russia?
Even if OU wins...
If neither team looks very good today, it would be bad for us. Let’s see some execution out there, boys!
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 11:41 AM CDT reply actions
Got drilled,
hurt his shoulder again.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Gotta Say...
So far, OU has looked MUCH more impressive.
/And of course, UT immediately recovers a fumble
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
Nice flop by the OU guy
To draw the flag.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like if you can shut down Shipley, you have a great chance at beating UT.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
Like I said in a comment last night, just not that impressed with Texas
McCoy just doesn’t look that good. tOhio State might lose
Agreed on Texas.
Although, I think OU’s defense is pretty good. We have a wonderful shot at beating them next week.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Glory Glory Man United? :)
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
eff no
Chelsea all the way.
Although I have a soft spot for Fulham too
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what was the score when they played two weeks ago?
I forgot
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So, you really love the way the standings have looked the last three years, eh?
Lookin’ right up at United’s ass…..
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah I'll admit it does suck
it’s ending this year though.
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Don't think so.
United are 1) in the lead again 2) got back Van der Sar today and Hargreaves next month, so that’s like two free transfers coming in and adding to a squad that was already 1st/2nd in the league all year already.
Good luck.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Hargreaves sucks (Canadian blood in him, expected)
And Van der Sar is old.
I’m sorry I’m bitter and raining on your parade…
YOu can try and rain all you want,
but the fact is that you are WRONG, my friend. Hargreaves is an excellent player, but is always just hurt. Van der Sar is STILL the best keeper in the BPL.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah he is a great keeper
Hargreaves is turning into the next Michael Owen (hey the Owen thing…similarity…) tons of talent, promise on the national team, always always always hurt
I'll give you that, for sure.
I’ve always liked Hargreaves, though, ever since I started following it.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad you like him
A lot of the brits blame him for everything wrong with their national team for some reason. I’m friends with a lot of brits from when I lived in Europe, they’re always like that damned Hargreaves… I always tell them its not his fault your team has no creativity and offense
But, they do.
Jermaine Defoe is a MACHINE at scoring goals. If I were to blame ANYBODY, it would be fucking Lampard and Gerrard in the middle for killing everything. Those two suck. Especially together.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't say that about my man crush Gerrard
They (the team as a whole) have looked strong in qualifying this year. Weren’t they like the first team to clinch? Last world cup though they didn’t look crisp at all.
They were one of the first.
It saddens me to say, but I think Rio has lost it. Too many injuries and he looks tenative out there. For both England and United. He is making mistakes EVERY match and costing goals.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah he isn't the anchor he used to be
You think Davey Beckham has a chance to break in some PT with england. Last world cup he actually gave them quite a spark
Not really.
Aaron Lennon is one of my absolute favorite players to just watch play and see what he does. His pace and trickeration seperate him from Becks by far on the right wing.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
All the Lennons on England are good.
They certainly have a good nucleus of good young players and seasoned veterans. I think this could finally be a WC were they make a deep push and live up to the hype
I hope so.
They are my de facto #2 favorite team to root for, right after the USA, of course.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Roger Federer lover.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really
Don’t mind Fed, but I always root hard for the Americans. I loved seeing Del Potro beat him in the finals at the US. That kid is going to be sick if he can stay healthy (tall players get hurt a lot). He is nasty.
Haha, did you watch it or something?
I hate Chelsea, so that is wonderful news.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
DIdn't watch it
But still surprising. Liverpool lost too, Sunderland or something like that. That coupled with this wacky Red River game…
Well played.
That Sunderland team is very dangerous. They tied Manchester United two weeks ago, and United only got the draw because of a late, late goal in stoppage time.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like the USA team a few nights ago
Seriously the US needs to improve its D before the world cup, its leaky. Howard is the man but the defenders are all over the place and suck. And now Oneywu (sp?) is out a while. FML
Yeah, losing Onyewu will hurt,
but he’s only out 3-4 months, so he won’t miss anything World Cup-wise or anything important. Just playing time at AC Milan, which he wasn’t getting anyway.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah we need to get a good group
Hopefully some crappy team is our seed
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We have an outside shot at being one of the seeds.
We won our region. And, don’t forget the strong showing in the Confederations Cup, too. I think FIFA will take that into consideration and we snag probably the 8th and final seed… Much as KU was the fourth #1 seed in ’08 in the tourney…..
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
you're much more optimistic than I
I think France and Portugal both have to lose their playoffs for us to even have a chance.
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Eh, Portugal suck, IMO.
What if Portugal and France each end up playing each other in the playoffs? Haha.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
they're seeding the playoffs
so they wont. Im sure Portugal will get drawn against some crappy team cause FIFA will want Ronaldo in the WC
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I'm stoked about the WC playoff games
Doesn’t Argentina have to play and win to get in? Who saw that coming? But Chile and others get in easy.
Argentina is in.
They had to win their last two qualifiers and they did. They are 4th in the CONMEBOL region. 5th from CONMEBOL and 4th from CONCACAF have a playoff.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, did not know they were seeding.
Regardless, we will be the 8th seed. Book it.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
god i hope you're right
although I’m sure we’d have like the Netherlands, Ivory Coast and some other good country in our group
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Netherlands are going to be a seed, too.
They are what, #2 or #3 in the world right now and DOMINATED their qualifying group. THey are my pick (sans Brazil) to win it all.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
yea
but they didn’t qualify in 2002. That’s going to hurt them bad.
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That was two WC's ago.
It’s front-weighted enough, I think, that it won’t hurt them that bad.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
youre probably right
they’ll get a seed, outscore their opponents 10-0 in the group stage, and lose 2-1 to someone in the round of 16
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They have serious attacking firepower.
Ruud (as old as he is), van Persie, Huntelaar, van der Vaart, etc….
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
You really think they got a shot?
I’d say a win the other night would have been a small push closer. I’m still a bit pessimistic…
So says the guy ready to call off the entire football season last week.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, you watched that game.
It was so bad. You and I could have suited up for the D and played better. We were two yards of a pass away from losing at home to freaking ISU…
I didn't watch.
Was on Versus. Bobby D made it sound like it was an easy win :)
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
It was looking that way
We got up 23-12 or something like that, looked like the O was automatic and the defense was stepping up. Then half 2 started, and bam. Our D has played real bad in the third quarter the past two weeks
Must.... end.... life...... NOW!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
Sunderland has some serious fire power up top at striker. Both guys are in like the top 5 in goals scored in the EPL.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, Darren Bent is a STUD.
And, Kenwyne Jones is like 6’8" beast-mode.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
its seems more like
You can beat texas if you put mccoy on his back 14 times in a half
by 2.1 seconds left on Oct 17, 2009 1:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Haha thats true
But every game I’ve watched of Texas this year, he just seems a bit off. I thought the same to a less degree about Todd early on, but last week he looked better than ever.
its tough to improve on an almost perfect performance
Just look at chase daniel last year or mccoy this year. When there’s been a year of film of what you did well, its real tough to go out and do that again.
by 2.1 seconds left on Oct 17, 2009 1:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Instant poll:
Should I listen to the game on the radio tonight, with my (brand new big, flat screen) on mute and provide to Bob Davis-ism’s once again?
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I'd say let the game dictate it
If we are up in the second half, let it rip. If its real close (which unfortunately I’m sure it will be) you might be too tense…
I don't know....
I really like Bobby D. i just wish my DirecTV was faster and was in sync with the radio, which is like instantaneous.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
So you swung a nice new TV?
What’d you get? You a working man now. I feel like we haven’t talked in so long… :(
I know :''''(
Yeah, got it at work (Nebraska Furniture Mart). It’s SWEEEEET!!! It is about 8 inches or so too big for my room, which makes it just perfect.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Noice!
I really need a new TV, and my girlfriend and I can finally afford one now too that she is rich (nurse) and I got a 400 buck a month raise. I gotta find one. Maybe I’ll stop by your store, I’d like to get a nice sleek flatscreen.
Do it.
We got every brand, every size, haha. And, if you get a store card like I did, you get to take it home for FREE!!!! :)
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, sir.
Mine is like $40 a month or something.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats not too shabby.
I just joined a healthclub/tennis club here in OP (lifelong tennis player) for 40 a month, I got a sweet discount. But I could make room for another 40 for a nice TV, lord knows with all the football and bball I watch it’d be nice.
Seriously.
I don’t ever wanna leave my house now. I miss it and think about it sitting all alone in my room all day when I’m at work :(
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha thats what I'm like when I get a new guitar
After I got my last I’d be out and be like I must get home…and play it…now…
Growing up in a Hawkeye household...
I was always taught to expect disaster from Iowa sports. But I’m finally starting to think that this team is for real. I still think they blow a stupid one to Northwestern or something. But maybe…
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
Other than growing up there,
why would anyone care?
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Because if they win out, they're in the national championship?
Seems like as good a reason to “care” as any, IMO.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You just ruined my day by putting that thought in my head.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
They would have more turnovers than points.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Florida wouldn't score much either.
Iowa’s defense is SERIOUS. Plus, UF has looked pretty unimpressive on offense up to this point.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
TEBOW!!!!!111!!!!11one!!
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Touchdown. OU. the go to man, Ryan Broyles.
This game is finally having some sparks. And not from turnovers. 27-23 OU
Hahahaha
Classic Ohio State- lucky ass touchdown to get them back into a game they have no business winning.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, just saw the highlight....
I hate tOSU. Seriously fucking hate them. That’s such a lucky crock of shit.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Playing the Texans tomorrow, I'm assuming.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
1. Texans play in Houston, not Dallas.
2. They are at Cincinnati this week.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
K. I just guessed without looking.
And, I guessed Texans because it is divisional.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like it’s Indy’s bye week- interesting that he’d be at Red River, not Tennessee’s game.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm moving soccer discussion down here because no room up there.
Switzerland is going to get out of their group again. Bank on it.
Probably.
They are solid.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
And this time they won't lay an egg against Ukraine in the shootout and not make a goal.
They are like the Missouri Valley team in the tourny. Ugly, grinding, play tough D, and grind out low scoring boring wins.
Alexander Frei is their only offense.
Seriously, the guy has like over 50% of their international goals its ridiculous. Very skilled striker. Other than him just a bunch of no name guys but they are really disciplined, D is real solid, and they play defensive minded. Make sure you don’t score and hope they punch one in. They drive teams nutts.
They drive teams nutts.
and spectators probably haha
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
Talent wise we have a shot
We need to play better and more organized. D has to get better fast. I also think the draw will be huge. I’m almost hoping we get a really effing good team and two teams we can beat. If we could pull a tie with the real good team…who knows. Some of the teams that normally scare the crap out of me, I feel we could knock off next year (i.e. Germany)
agreed
hopefully having Gooch and Demerit back there will help. And hopefully Bradley wises up and plays Spector at right back.
Sucks that Davies is out, but having Dempsey up front might make him more interested.
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
Maybe
But with our type of attack, we need a fast striker up top. Neither Dempsey nor Jozy are very fast. I don’t know who can replace him.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
He's not fast, but...
There’s a rumor that Brian McBride is thinking about coming back.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Where is that rumor?
It was also rumored he was going to back to Fulham in February, sooo…
If Altidore can play like he did against CR, Dempsey wouldn’t need to be great. Who would replace Dempsey on the wing though?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
And that also means Holden and Rogers would have to step up as well.
We actually have potential for a very good team, if Jones and Edu can both get back to form in time, our midfield looks very good. It’s the forwards, where Casey or Cooper are our second options. Yuck. Why can’t Adu just play up to his hype and take away any doubts.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Yeah
I hope the Davies story gets the team real motivated, always helps with extra motivation and playing for a teammate that can’t be there.
Don't count on anything
Until the draw. There might be some scary groups.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
I was hoping Northern Ireland could have shocked the world
They started off well, but fell apart. Would have been an absolutely amazing story.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm hoping Mexico and Honduras/Costa Rica do well
I want CONCACAF to do well so we aren’t trashed for our qualifying group.
The whole UEFA seeding thing is ridiculous. They should have done a random draw for their playoffs. I know they say the bigger countries are better for viewing, but I’d rather root for the small guys, like Ireland and Bosnia.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Ireland still has a good shot IMO
The crazy thing about them is that they’re kind of in a similar situation with the U.S.- they have local sports they love so much (like hurling and gaelic football), that a lot of their best athletes don’t play soccer.
And agreed about the Ticos. Not sure I could ever cheer for Mexico- I can assure you their fans are most certainly NOT cheering for us.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I hate Mexico (the soccer team) and they are our main rivl.
And I don’t see Honduras making too much noise…
I know, I know
I don’t want to cheer for Mexico either, but if they get knocked out early, our main competition looks bad.
The seeding thing is almost BCS-esque, giving the big names the advantage in down years.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
WHOA.
Double WHOA. This game just got crazy!!!
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One More Soccer Thread..
Who do you guys think wins the World Cup? European teams have traditionally sucked in World Cups played outside of their home continent. So I’ll go with Brazil over Spain in a 4-3 classic.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, Ohio State sucks
Pryor sucks. He’s not the answer to their problems. The next Vince Young maybe, minus the college success?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Remember, it took Vince 4 years to develop. This is only Pryor’s second year.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
HERE WE GO TECH!
Ugh. They just lost their left tackle to a knee injury.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
Hahaha
Nebraska just got made the fool.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
USC TD, 3 pass plays.
Have fun Irish.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Why am I getting Penn State and Minnesota
when I live in Kansas?
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Because ABC hates you
I get Cal-UCLA. Battle of the mightily overranked.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Go back to ABC.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, my guide had it on ESPN for some reason.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Since OU-UT ran long,
they started TT-NU on ESPN2 and switched it to ABC when the first game ended.
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by Andy Edwards on Oct 17, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Arkansas threatening Florida
There is something seriously wrong with the Gator’s offense
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
I'm here now, losers.
Now you’re all winners.
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
Gator offense seems like it should have so much more to it
but it’s Tebow left, Tebow right…and the kid needs to hold the ball higher up while in the pocket. NFL pass-rushers will strip him left and right.
I think they don’t have any faith in the receivers other than the Tight End
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah Gonzalez or whatever his name is
He is a gamer. You’d think though with the effectiveness Florida and Tebow have running the ball, even average WRs would be able to find some openings downfield with the opposing team stacking 8 guys in the box every play.
Losing Percy “Smmmmmokin!” Harvin I guess was a pretty big loss
pretty much...
the Spurrier Gator offense was all razzle-dazzle. This effort is predictable, albeit predictably effective. Case of fumble-itis early on.
Yeah Nebraska could be in trouble this season
Their D is solid, but their O is not doing the team any favors. Lack of a passing attack. I think if we can hit the 30 point mark on them we might take it.
Arkansas' D
Is putting some LICKS on Tebow. It’ll be interesting to see if Tebow has any effects from that concussion.
/Another Florida fumble!
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
I was laughing
When Tebow got that 4th down and he started yelling and pumping his fist and going crazy, I thought, how funny would it be if someone fumbled on the next play. And it happened :)
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Why the hell...
Is Penn State/ Minnesota on national television? At least Iowa/Wisconsin both have good records. And why does ABC think New York is Big Ten country? Blerg.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
Penn State is huge for NYC ratings
Largest alumni association in the world – littered all over the place.
Exactly. Penn State’s by far the best academics/sports combination anywhere in the northern half of the coast here. I live in MD, but cripes, like anyone gives a damn about college football around here except PSU fans.
by burntorangehorn on Oct 17, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome that Ohio State loss
Now we just need Iowa to drop a game or two to ensure no Big10 teams pollute the title game like in recent years (sorry buckeyes, but you didn’t exactly give the nation a ringing endorsement for your conference).
Well, OU lost by a touchdown
In a sloppy, yet fairly competitive 21-14 game or whatever it was.
tOSU on the other hand, there is still a warrant out for the murder job Florida did on them the first time, and LSU smacked em pretty hard the second time. So I’d say tOSU was definitely worse.
What I’m saying is that it almost goes without saying that OU is going to lose every BCS bowl game in which they play. I should probably look it up to be sure, but wasn’t the USC beat-down in the championship game over OU the worst in BCS championship history?
by burntorangehorn on Oct 18, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno
Florida’s win over Ohio State a few years back was pretty severe… I’d say the two are close for sure.
Wow
I know none of you saw it, but Jahvid Best just had an insane TD run from the Bears 9 yard line. It’ll be in the highlights somewhere. Reversed sides of the field, and was gone.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Imagine if the Lions can pick him up this year.
Could be a pretty explosive offense for years to come.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
We need 4 more owners in Fantasy Hockey
Really don’t want to open to public, so please join.
Link: http://games.espn.go.com/fhl/tools/join?leagueId=34249
Password: paclife
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Yeah. TBF though,
Nebraska fans clapped for us when we beat them, so I dunno. I’m still a little less harsh on them.
Did you see Pelini turn around and glare back at the crowd when he heard the boo? Priceless.
Seriously
Notre Dame announcers are TERRIBLE. JUST TERRIBLE. They have no idea what’s going on at all.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
It just took them 10 minutes
To figure out that if there’s an intentional grounding penalty, it’s not a fumble.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
YES!
Suck it, Notre Dame. Suck it, and keep on sucking it.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Oct 17, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
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