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There's nothing like college football, and I don't know about anyone else but, I can't wait till September. Looking forward to some good feedback here...GO GATORS!!!!
DFender
06-14-2009, 10:23 AM
WoooooHoooooooooooooooo NC2A football... nothin' better!
GOOOOOOOOOOO SOONERS!
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Agreed, well at least on the nothing better than college football part. Man, I can't wait till september...oiy vay it seems so far away....
i thought every body loved college football ............ya know like breathing,eating?
DFender
06-14-2009, 05:18 PM
i thought every body loved college football ............ya know like breathing,eating?
I agree!
People that don't just baffel me.
well Hank since we got the mma in common and we dig the ncaa football.
at some point we had be opposite. so even though the season ain't here yet.and my team has been in shambles they are still my team. so meet the enemy.......hope we can still be pals lol http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/nolegyrl/fsu.jpg
Lol, FSU has been so bad pretty much this whole decade, the '90's were a different story though. I got one for ya as well...lol
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yea we been bad for a while but theres hope lately we will be better than 500. anyhow !
we should at least make yall break a sweat this year...
DFender
06-14-2009, 06:52 PM
OU will beat all.... lol
just curious what you folks think about the ncaa taking wins away from Bowden ? giving joepa the most wins hands down .............be gentle lol lol .
I didn't hear that one....But, since he's the coach for FSU I say that can't get green lighted fast enough...lol GO GATORS
I didn't hear that one....But, since he's the coach for FSU I say that can't get green lighted fast enough...lol GO GATORS
no green light no lol yea its shitty ,but whats left that can go wrong now?:jj: this must be the bottom...........yep i fucken hope !!
BrickBanland
06-15-2009, 06:48 PM
Bobby was cheatin'. I think Bama is next in line for some wins to be taken. Overall, I don't think there is a major college program that hasn't cheated one way or another while recruiting.
Bobby was cheatin'. I think Bama is next in line for some wins to be taken. Overall, I don't think there is a major college program that hasn't cheated one way or another while recruiting.
yep they all do it! it just sucks for the old guy it don't hurt the school none though from what i hear..
especially the Gators they cheat the most IMO!!!!!!
BrickBanland
06-15-2009, 06:55 PM
I think it is only a matter of time before USC has to forfeit a season. They always have a boatload of talent, they seem to be four deep at every position.
what team do pull for Brick?..college that is.
BrickBanland
06-15-2009, 06:58 PM
I think bama has to vacate some wins from 2005 to 2007. I have to read more into the debacle.
BrickBanland
06-15-2009, 07:06 PM
I am die hard Steelers and Pens. I have always liked Penn St. but not as much as the Steeler or Pens. I have attended quite a few Penn St. games but more-so for the tailgate and close distance. Through the attendance of Penn St. games comes as a turn-off for me (hard to essplain). That being said, my heart will be with Penn St. but I am looking for another team to root for. I have never switched from any Steeler, Penguin, Pirates, or Penn St teams but this will be the first. I feel College Football can bring a myriad of teams to root for on Saturdays, certainly a wide variety.
DFender
06-15-2009, 07:20 PM
I am die hard Steelers and Pens. I have always liked Penn St. but not as much as the Steeler or Pens. I have attended quite a few Penn St. games but more-so for the tailgate and close distance. Through the attendance of Penn St. games comes as a turn-off for me (hard to essplain). That being said, my heart will be with Penn St. but I am looking for another team to root for. I have never switched from any Steeler, Penguin, Pirates, or Penn St teams but this will be the first. I feel College Football can bring a myriad of teams to root for on Saturdays, certainly a wide variety.
May I suggest... THE SOONERS???? lmfao.
BrickBanland
06-15-2009, 07:26 PM
May I suggest... THE SOONERS???? lmfao.
haha........What about Texas?LOL
May I suggest... THE SOONERS???? lmfao.
no way DFender...............its obvious that he wants a team that can win a tittle............lol lol:jj::jj: just kidding:) Go Noles!
yep they all do it! it just sucks for the old guy it don't hurt the school none though from what i hear..
especially the Gators they cheat the most IMO!!!!!!
Ah, now ur just hatin...lol they just have the most players with criminal records....only second to Miami that is.
I think it is only a matter of time before USC has to forfeit a season. They always have a boatload of talent, they seem to be four deep at every position.
Being in the Pac-10 also helps, that's a joke of a conference. I'd like to see them play a few seasons in the Big10/12 or the SEC...They'd get ROOONNED
Ah, now ur just hatin...lol they just have the most players with criminal records....only second to Miami that is.
FSU.OR UF?..........hope its fsu so we can lead in something lolol :jj:
DFender
06-15-2009, 09:40 PM
Listen here you haters... lol... The Sooners are a historied and sucessful team...
History
First Year of Football 1895 (2009 will be 115th season)
Total Number of Games 1,141 (through 2009 BCS National Championship Game)
All-Time Record 791-297-53 (.716) | Quick Results | Season-by-Season
Record since WWII (1946-) 547-165-13 (.763) - No. 1 in Nation
Record since AP Poll (1936-) 604-194-22 (.750) - No. 1 in Nation
All-Time in Conference 430-135-22 (.751)
All-Time in Big 12 75-29 (.721)
Most Consecutive Wins 47, 1953-1957 (NCAA Record)
All-Time Points Scored 30,493 - No. 1 in Nation
All-Time Points Allowed 14,268
Average Score 27-12, OU
Undefeated Seasons 14 (Last in 2000)
11+ Win Seasons 19 - No. 1 in Nation (Last in 2008)
10+ Win Seasons 31 - No. 1 in Nation (Last in 2008)
Sooners on TV 276 Games: Overall Record: 182-89-5 (.676)
First TV Game Nov. 8, 1952 on NBC
FSU.OR UF?..........hope its fsu so we can lead in something lolol :jj:
Lol, I'm pretty sure UF has more. That's really nothin to be proud of, I can't believe that some of those guys do the stupid shit they do and risk fuckin up potential millions of $ in the pros. It really makes no sense.
Man Deb you really did some diggin didn't ya?
DFender
06-15-2009, 10:11 PM
Lol, I'm pretty sure UF has more. That's really nothin to be proud of, I can't believe that some of those guys do the stupid shit they do and risk fuckin up potential millions of $ in the pros. It really makes no sense.
Man Deb you really did some diggin didn't ya?
No, no diggin'... have the stats saved in my favorites... lolol... they've gotta lotta records, have a stellar history and their players aren't criminals... just hillbilly boys that like dust ;)
BrickBanland
06-15-2009, 10:35 PM
No, no diggin'... have the stats saved in my favorites... lolol... they've gotta lotta records, have a stellar history and their players aren't criminals... just hillbilly boys that like dust ;)
Brian Bosworth was all flare.:)
Are the Gators gonna miss Harvin?
Hell yeah they are, that guy needs to get his shit together with his off the field antics or he'll fall by the way side. They also lost a TE, who was pretty much a big wide out. But, most of there D is made up of juniors who have exp.(finally alot better than '07 where they had all freshmen pretty much).
But, pretty much everyone one on that team is quicker than a hiccup, they just need game experience. But, they're team is gonna be strong on all sides(special teams gonna play a huge part in their success). IMO God, I can't wait till Sept.
Lol, I'm pretty sure UF has more. That's really nothin to be proud of, I can't believe that some of those guys do the stupid shit they do and risk fuckin up potential millions of $ in the pros. It really makes no sense.
couldn't agree more!!! was just talking about that at work the other day . just the fact that these guys play for certain schools means they are good,and have a chance at the pro's.IMO.
Well, certain school's obvisously have more swagger and credibility in the league's eyes than others. I wasn't blessed with the ability that these guys have, and I hate to see ppl squander such great opportunites not matter what team they play for(unless it's FSU).lol..when they do dumb shit to fuck that up it makes me rage :ragin:
BrickBanland
06-16-2009, 10:52 AM
Okl. St. is going to win the Big 12. Robinson at QB, A tremendous slashing RB in Hunter, A huge receiver with Bryant and a top five offensive tackle in Okung. Okl. St. might win the national championship.
Okie state winning the Big 12 and the nat. championship? That's a bold prediction my friend, I'm gonna hold you to that if that's ur pick.
I'm sure Deb will have somethin to say about that....She does have OU's past accolades on file and at the ready......lol What say you Deb?:munch2:
BrickBanland
06-16-2009, 11:34 AM
I am going to at least convey the Big 12. Okl. St. has a big "3" and a franchise left tackle. I don't know much about their defense but I really didn't observe any de from the big 12 in 08. My national title early prediction Florida vs. Okl. St.
DFender
06-16-2009, 09:37 PM
C'mon... OU's gonna stomp OS into the sod. Aside from their incredible history as a NC2A Football school... they have a killer schedule AGAIN. They, however, will overcome... Bradford is back again and DEMANDS a stellar offense. Defensively Travis is back as well as Clayton and Jackson too. It's a beautiful thing. If you'd like I roster, I'm happy to provide... LOL. Of course their awesome coach, Bob Stoops, is gonna be there to keep those boys straight.
The End.
:jj:
2009 OU Football Schedule
Date Game
09/05/09 vs. BYU
09/12/09 vs. Idaho State
09/19/09 vs. Tulsa
10/03/09 at Miami
10/10/09 vs. Baylor
10/17/09 vs. Texas
10/24/09 at Kansas
10/31/09 vs. Kansas State
11/07/09 at Nebraska
11/14/09 vs. Texas A&M
11/21/09 at Texas Tech
11/28/09 vs. Oklahoma State
12/05/09 Big 12 Championship Arlington, Texas
DFender
06-16-2009, 09:37 PM
Okl. St. is going to win the Big 12. Robinson at QB, A tremendous slashing RB in Hunter, A huge receiver with Bryant and a top five offensive tackle in Okung. Okl. St. might win the national championship.
Nope. Won't happen. Jus' sayin'...
Look at my little pit bull go, you tell 'em mama....lol Btw, you hit that softball out of the stadium, ur crackin me up...lol
BrickBanland
06-17-2009, 09:32 AM
Nice argument, beuuuutiful as a matter in fact....BUT......Hard to argue with Boomer Sooners track record but it is time for CHANGE. To retort, Sam Bradford won a Heisman but so did Jason White, both couldn't win the big game. Okie St. lost to the Sooners 41-61 in 2008 but don't be surprised if the Cowboys seek much needed retribution in Norman this coming season. St. will unload a juggernaut on offense and will have a slight edge in that department but I would give Okl. the nod on defense. Again tho, I expect over 100 points to be scored Nov. 28th.
September 5 Georgia 3:30 PM ET Tickets
September 12 Houston 3:30 PM ET Tickets
September 19 Rice TBA Tickets
September 26 Grambling State TBA Tickets
October 10 at Texas A&M 3:30 PM ET Tickets
October 17 Missouri TBA Tickets
October 24 at Baylor TBA Tickets
October 31 Texas TBA Tickets
November 7 at Iowa State TBA Tickets
November 14 Texas Tech TBA Tickets
November 19 Colorado 7:30 PM ET Tickets
November 28 at Oklahoma TBA Tickets
Luckily Okie St.'s scare game is their first vs. Georgia, and St. should win with Georgia unleashed a new band of offensive stars who won't know how to comprehend how to play as a team. Now the game I see Oklahoma might lose would be @ Miami, that is a true scare game against a up and coming Hurricane Team in the Orange Bowl. In a nutshell, Oklahoma, Okie St. and Texas will have some nice battles to round out the Big 12, Game on!
DFender
06-17-2009, 09:46 AM
Brick... well thought out... HOWEVER... you fail to realize that although Bradford wasn't able to bring home the final win that OU needed - it will only galvanize him into desperately seeking that win THIS season. As far as OS vs. OU? The Cowboys aren't slackers by any means... but the Sooners have the ever-incredible-Sooner home field advantage along with their better defense. Offensively? Both teams are pretty even but OU's defense is gonna be the edge. There's no way Bradford or Stoops will allow the Cowboys to leave Memorial Stadium with a win.
I do agree that there'll be some stellar football to witness in the Big 12 this season. Don't discount Texas Tech who just might shock the ever livin' hell outta everyone this year... again. Dammit, I can't wait til the Season starts. C'moooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.....
DFender
06-17-2009, 09:46 AM
Look at my little pit bull go, you tell 'em mama....lol Btw, you hit that softball out of the stadium, ur crackin me up...lol
*woof*woof*
:jj:
BrickBanland
06-17-2009, 09:57 AM
Brick... well thought out... HOWEVER... you fail to realize that although Bradford wasn't able to bring home the final win that OU needed - it will only galvanize him into desperately seeking that win THIS season. As far as OS vs. OU? The Cowboys aren't slackers by any means... but the Sooners have the ever-incredible-Sooner home field advantage along with their better defense. Offensively? Both teams are pretty even but OU's defense is gonna be the edge. There's no way Bradford or Stoops will allow the Cowboys to leave Memorial Stadium with a win.
I do agree that there'll be some stellar football to witness in the Big 12 this season. Don't discount Texas Tech who just might shock the ever livin' hell outta everyone this year... again. Dammit, I can't wait til the Season starts. C'moooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.....
meh......should be a slobber knocker of a game.....so Sam Bradford is striving to be Sidney Crosby, lose the big game once and driving himself harder to win a championship a year after:). Tho the OKL/OKL St. isn't for quite sometime (nov. 28) we should have a friendly wager. Say whoever wins has to sport the winning teams signature or avatar, for example, when Okl St. would win u sport the Cowboys Logo as an avatar or sig. Deal?:)
DFender
06-17-2009, 10:06 AM
Sidney Crosby... Pah. You're on Brick... I'll have a gorgeous OU Sooners banner and/or AV ready for you... it'll look good on ya ;-)
BrickBanland
06-17-2009, 07:53 PM
2009 CFN South Florida Preview
South Florida DE George Selvie By Richard Cirminiello
CollegeFootballNews.com
Posted May 27, 2009
Is South Florida in rebuilding mode, or are the athletes in place to come up with a surprising year and a Big East title? The hot team of two years ago has work to do, but as Richard Cirminiello points out, this Bulls will be dangerous and worth watching. Check out the CFN 2009 USF preview.
South Florida Bulls
Preview 2009
By Richard Cirminiello
- 2009 USF Preview | 2009 USF Offense
- 2009 USF Defense | 2009 USF Depth Chart
- 2008 CFN USF Preview | 2007 CFN USF Preview | 2006 CFN USF Preview
Interested in blogging about USF football? Let us know
Head coach: Jim Leavitt
13h season: 87-52
Returning Lettermen: 40
Lettermen Lost: 20
Ten Best USF Players
1. DE George Selvie, Sr.
2. QB Matt Grothe, Sr.
3. DT Terrell McClain, Jr.
4. CB Jerome Murphy, Sr.
5. LB Kion Wilson, Sr.
6. WR Jessie Hester, Sr.
7. FS Nate Allen, Sr.
8. RB Mike Ford, Jr.
9. DE Aaron Harris, Sr.
10. OG Zach Hermann, Jr.
2009 Schedule
CFN Prediction: COMING
2009 Record: 0-0
9/5 Wofford
9/12 at West. Kentucky
9/19 Charleston Southern
9/26 at Florida State
10/3 at Syracuse
10/10 OPEN DATE
10/15 Cincinnati
10/24 at Pitt
10/30 West Virginia
11/7 OPEN DATE
11/12 at Rutgers
11/21 Louisville
11/28 Miami
12/5 at Connecticut
2008 Schedule
CFN Prediction: 7-5
2008 Record: 8-5
8/30 UT Martin W 56-7
9/5 at UCF W 31-24 OT
9/12 Kansas W 37-34
9/20 at FIU W 17-9
9/27 at NC St W 41-10
10/2 Pitt L 26-21
10/11 OPEN DATE
10/18 Syracuse W 45-13
10/25 at Louisville L 24-20
10/30 at Cincinnati L 24-10
11/8 OPEN DATE
11/15 Rutgers L 49-16
11/22 Connecticut W 17-13
11/29 OPEN DATE
12/6 at West Virginia L 13-7
St. Petersburg Bowl
12/20 Memphis W 41-14
Now that South Florida has hit a wall and a little bit of adversity, where does it go from here?
Maybe the neophyte program grew too quickly, rising to No. 2 nationally in the middle of 2007 because since then, it failed to fulfill inflated expectations. There have been no Big East titles and a pedestrian 10-9 record in the last 19 games with FBS opponents. In fact, the Bulls slid all the way to sixth place in an eight-team league, hardly the trajectory of one of the country’s fastest rising entities.
While South Florida is no doubt on solid footing, it’s fair to wonder if Jim Leavitt, the excitable head coach, has reached a plateau with the school. By all measures, the Bulls have the talent to match up with any other Big East school, yet they’ve won just five of their last 13 league games. That’s a troubling statistic for a school that believes it’s ready to graduate from December bowl invitations.
On paper, this year’s edition, too, appears capable of competing for a crown. The best offensive player in school history, QB Matt Grothe, returns. So does the best defensive player in school history, end George Selvie. Sure, there are concerns, such as the offensive line, but the supporting cast is solid and depth isn’t a major issue. South Florida is ready for the next step in its evolution. Or is it? Another magicJack St. Petersburg Bowl won’t kill the Bulls, but it sure will raise questions about the direction that their headed.
What to watch for on offense: The growth of Grothe. Every staff member in Tampa is labeling the quarterback a new man, who’s finally become a better student of the game. Let’s see it. For the last three years, he’s tended to rely exclusively on his athletic ability, which has been at the root of many of his mistakes. A more cerebral Grothe, however, would presumably make better reads and fewer errors. You hope so if you’re a Bull because the program can’t a fourth consecutive season with 14 interceptions.
What to watch for on defense: The defensive line. George Selvie is the headliner, but he’s hardly a solo act. Just about everyone is back from last season, which means South Florida will be home to one of the nation’s nastiest front fours. If opponents dedicate too many resources to No. 95, any number of Bulls, including Terrell McClain and Aaron Harris, are capable of making them suffer. South Florida will set the tone up front, making life so much easier for the linebackers and defensive backs.
The team will be far better if… it generates more big plays …on offense and defense. This was a major problem last season, which prompted changes with both coordinators. On offense, the Bulls were far too methodical, lacking the long ball in the running or passing game. On defense, they had a hard time finishing their sacks and were 97th nationally in takeaways. There are way too many good athletes in Tampa for South Florida to remain so quiet and passive on both sides of the ball.
The Schedule: The Bulls have a three week preseason against Wofford, at Western Kentucky, and Charleston Southern before finally starting off the real portion of the season at Florida State. The showdown with the Seminoles, combined with a late November date with Miami, could be the type of games that can change around the program. While West Virginia and Cincinnati have to go to Tampa, the Bulls have to go to Connecticut in the cold on December 5th. There are four Big East road games in all, but one is at Syracuse. The Rutgers game in mid-November could be sneaky-tough weather-wise.
Best offensive player: Senior QB Matt Grothe. Forget the fact that Grothe doesn’t project well at the next level. All South Florida knows is that he’s a multi-dimensional playmaker and one of the most experienced returning quarterbacks in the country. Yes, he has to step up his game this fall and cut down on the turnovers, but when he gets outside the pocket and heads up field, he’ll drive defensive coordinators batty.
Best defensive player: Senior DE George Selvie. Although Selvie had an off year based on where he put the bar in 2007, he’s still one of the most disruptive forces off the edge in the country. Playing with a sudden burst off the snap and non-stop energy, he’s earned First Team All-Big East honors following each of the last two seasons. With the chance of being a first round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft hanging out there, he has more motivation than ever before to toy with opposing tackles.
Key players to a successful season: The offensive line. This is the biggest spoke in the wheel for the program heading into 2009. Four starters are gone from last season, and in their place are a slew of unproven underclassmen. These guys have a shot to be real good, but that might not happen until 2010 or 2011. For the time being, it’ll be a patchwork unit and a potential liability throughout the year.
The season will be a success if ... South Florida wins the Big East championship. Does anyone clearly have more talent than the Bulls? Defending champion Cincinnati needs to rebuild its defense. West Virginia and Rutgers must replace the best quarterback to ever play at either school. Syracuse and Louisville don’t belong in the discussion. In other words, the Bulls have as good a chance as anyone of playing in a BCS bowl game. Now, they’ve got to just go out and get it done.
Key game: Oct. 30 vs. West Virginia. Yeah, the Bulls have a couple of sexy games with Florida State and Miami that’ll have national appeal, but winning the Big East trumps winning any mythical state titles. This has become an interesting little rivalry over the last four seasons, with the teams splitting the games. While the outcome won’t decide the league championship, it could go a long way toward that end.
2008 Fun Stats:
- Penalties: South Florida 111 for 882 yards - Opponents 96 for 791 yards
- Average yards per carry: South Florida 4.2 - Opponents 2.8
- First quarter scoring: South Florida 108 - Opponents 54
BrickBanland
06-18-2009, 06:39 PM
2009 CFN Northwestern Preview
Northwestern QB Mike Kafka By Pete Fiutak
CollegeFootballNews.com
Posted Jun 2, 2009
Northwestern Wildcats
Preview 2009
By Pete Fiutak
Head coach: Pat Fitzgerald
4th year: 19-18
Returning Lettermen
Off. 24, Def. 23, ST 1
Lettermen Lost: 23
Ten Best NU Players
1. DE Corey Wootton, Jr.
2. SS Brad Phillips, Sr.
3. FS Brendan Smith, Sr.
4. CB Sherrick McManis, Sr.
5. QB Mike Kafka, Sr.
6. LB Nate Williams, Jr.
7. LB Quentin Davis, Jr.
8. DT Corbin Bryant, Jr.
9. OT Al Netter, Soph.
10. RB Stephen Simmons, Jr.
2009 Schedule
CFN Prediction: COMING
2009 Record: 0-0
9/5 Towson
9/12 Eastern Michigan
9/19 at Syracuse
9/26 Minnesota
10/3 at Purdue
10/10 Miami University
10/17 at Michigan State
10/24 Indiana
10/31 Penn State
11/7 at Iowa
11/14 at Illinois
11/21 Wisconsin
11/28 OPEN DATE
2008 Schedule
CFN Prediction: 6-6
2008 Record: 9-4
Even when Northwestern was winning Big Ten titles in the 1990s, it's not like anyone really took the program seriously. After all, it was Northwestern.
The program that was synonymous with futility, and jokingly said to be kept around by the Big Ten to raise up the league's academic profile, has obviously had some big moments, but it's always been seen as more of an annoying gnat that buzzes around the heads of the bigger name schools, rather than be accepted as one of the Big Ten's more successful, consistent teams.
With the recruiting restrictions, school size, and a lack of local interest in a major market, there are plenty of built-in excuses, and all of them valid, that make it hard for teams to get up for that trip to Evanston, and that's not a bad thing. Everyone circles the calendar to mark the Michigan game. Everyone gets jacked up for Penn State, and the year is focused around what a team can do against Ohio State. Northwestern is still Northwestern, and even though head coach Pat Fitzgerald is trying to change the perception, the underdog image works to the team's advantage. However, Fitzgerald has said from day one that he wants to make Northwestern a powerhouse, and he might be on the verge of coming closer than anyone thought possible. Now the team has to start winning more of the big games.
Northwestern isn't exactly an underdog anymore going four out of the last five years with a 6-6 record or better, and another year, in 2003, that finished up 6-7 after a trip to a bowl game. Ah yes, the bowl games. And there's the problem.
For all the positive things that NU has done over the last 15 years, there hasn't been a bowl win. In fact, the school is 1-6 in bowls with the only victory a 1948 Rose Bowl win over California. While winning bowl games is hardly the total measure of how good a program is, the lack of being able to pull off that extra victory has cemented the NU into the try-hard category. Oh sure, the Wildcats can rise up and pull off an upset of Iowa or Illinois now and then, but when teams are able to take a few weeks to focus and gameplan, they can't win. And it's not like the bowls have all been mismatches in talent. There was a Motor City Bowl loss to Bowling Green, too.
This year's team could be different, and it might not be the type of Northwestern squad that has its head too far over its skis with a nice record that gets exposed in the post-season. There are issues, but there are other parts that will be as strong as the program has ever had.
It all starts with a secondary that gets everyone back and has a slew of good-looking backups to count on. Throw in an athletic linebacking corps, and a line that could dominate if everyone is healthy (but that's a HUGE if), and a defense that gave up just 341 yards and 20 points per game should be fantastic.
The offense will have to change some things up a bit with a new backfield that will run more than it has in the last few years, and with a receiving corps that's wet behind the gills, but the line should be strong enough to give everyone time to get comfortable.
There are reasons to have high expectations at this point considering the recent success, and Fitzgerald appears to be coming into his own as a coach just as the talent level is starting to rise. Big Ten teams will be warned and warned again about how dangerous NU will be, and several will still get picked off.
What to watch for on offense: More running. Head coach Mick McCall's offense didn't work quite as well as expected, with the idea that the playmakers should have the ball in space as much as possible. C.J. Bacher was good at distributing the ball around, but he had three veteran receivers to work with and a do-it-all back in Tyrell Sutton to rely on. All the top skill players are gone, and while the receiving corps is the biggest question mark, there are talented runners ready to pick up the slack. Mike Kafka is a dangerous running quarterback, and backs Stephen Simmons, Alex Daniel, and Jeravin Matthews are all quick. McCall will still try to get his top players in places where they can do something with the ball, but it might just look a bit different.
What to watch for on defense: The health of the defensive front. Long-time defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz got a ton of production out of a defense that was camped out in opposing backfields led by Corey Wootton. The junior has always had the tools and the potential, and he put it all together last season with a ten-sack season that made him finally look like the top NFL prospect everyone expected him to become. Now he has to get over a bad knee injury suffered in the December loss to Missouri, and that might still take a while get to 100% once the season starts. Tackle Adam Hahn is trying to get over a foot injury and versatile tackle/end Corbin Bryant is trying to get past a knee injury. On the plus side, the injuries allowed others, like end Vince Browne, to get more work this offseason, but if the starters aren't healthy, the defensive pressure of last year will diminish.
The team will be far better if … Mike Kafka can throw. He was excellent running the ball when he replaced Bacher last year, running for 217 yards against Minnesota and 83 yards against Ohio State, and while he completed 32-of-46 passes, he threw three picks with two touchdown passes. He's not going to be Bacher throwing the ball, but if he's able to provide just enough of a deep passing threat to keep defenses honest, things will open up that much more for the ground game.
The Schedule: It's not bad. If the Wildcats can win at Syracuse, and as long as they don't screw up at home early on, they should be at least 6-2 before dealing with Penn State. The non-conference schedule is laughable playing Towson, Eastern Michigan, at Syracuse and Miami University. Going on the road to face Iowa and Illinois in back-to-back weeks in November will be tough, and to close out against Wisconsin will be difficult meaning the first half of the season has to be fantastic. Not playing Ohio State is as big a plus as it gets, and while it might seem like a plus to miss Michigan, it's not a break this year..
Best Offensive Player: Junior QB Mike Kafka. He has to stay healthy, he has to keep the mistakes to a minimum, and he has to be consistent. The 6-3, 215-pounder has the starting experience to be ready to produce in a big way, but he takes big shots (he was knocked out against Michigan) and he has to prove he can lead the team to wins with his arm as well as his legs. But he's a talent with the potential to go from a nice relief pitcher to a dangerous centerpiece to work the offense around.
Best Defensive Player: Junior DE Corey Wootton. But this could quickly change if he's not 100%. When he's right, he's one of the best all-around ends in college football and he'll make NFL scouts with 3-4 defenses drool. If Wootton isn't the best player, then it'll be safety Brad Phillips, a top tacklers who'll be a near-lock for all-star honors. Safety Brendan Smith and corner Sherrick McManis will also earn all-Big Ten mention.
Key player to a successful season: Senior WR Andrew Brewer. Kafka is the team's key player, but he needs receivers to throw to with Ross Lane, Eric Peterman, and Rasheed Ward gone. Brewer didn't come up with a big year with just 18 grabs for 145 yards, but he needs to become a No. 1 target who stretches the field from the outside. He's the veteran in the green receiving corps and he needs to be dangerous..
The season will be a success if ... the Wildcats win nine games again ... and a bowl. Not getting Ohio State is as big a break as it gets, and Michigan is better this year so not playing Big Blue is a plus. However, there are just enough offensive issues to expect better than last year's 9-4 campaign, especially with a nasty finishing kick. NU won't win at Michigan State and will likely lose against Penn State and at Iowa, so there has to be a split at Illinois and against Wisconsin and no mistakes anywhere else.
Key game: September 26 vs. Minnesota. Considering Purdue is in a rebuilding mode and needs to be a win for the Cats. If they can pull off a win over an improved Gopher team in the Big Ten opener in Evanston, there's a real chance to start out 6-0 before the brutal part of the state starts to kick in. A big start, with Indiana still on the slate, could mean a nine win season is possible.
2008 Fun Stats:
- Third down conversions: Northwestern 97-of-209 (46%) - Opponents 68-for-196 (35%)
- Penalties: Opponents 78 for 688 yards - Northwestern 61 for 567 yards
- Sacks: Northwestern 34 for 235 yards - Opponents 22 for 176 yards
:haha::haha: This is funny.
I'm gonna have to side with Deb on this one!:D
BrickBanland
06-19-2009, 04:38 PM
Connecticut Huskies
Preview 2009
By Richard Cirminiello
Head coach: Randy Edsall
11th year: 58-60
Returning Lettermen: 34
Off. 18, Def. 17, ST 2
Lettermen Lost: 21
Ten Best Husky Players
1. LB Scott Lutrus, Jr.
2. FS Robert Vaughn, Sr.
3. LB Lawrence Wilson, Jr.
4. DE Lindsey Witten, Sr.
5. OT Mike Hicks, Sr.
6. CB/PR Jasper Howard, Jr.
7. LB Greg Lloyd, Jr.
8. RB Jordan Todman, Soph.
9. RB Andre Dixon, Sr.
10. C Moe Petrus, Soph.
2009 Schedule
CFN Prediction: COMING
2009 Record: 0-0
9/5 at Ohio
9/12 North Carolina
9/19 at Baylor
9/26 Rhode Island
10/3 OPEN DATE
10/10 at Pitt
10/17 Louisville
10/24 at West Virginia
10/31 Rutgers
11/7 at Cincinnati
11/14 OPEN DATE
11/21 at Notre Dame
11/28 Syracuse
12/5 USF
2008 Schedule
CFN Prediction: 6-6
2008 Record: 8-5
8/28 Hofstra W 35-3
9/6 at Temple W 12-9 OT
9/13 Virginia W 45-10
9/19 Baylor W 31-28
9/27 at Louisville W 26-21
10/4 at North Carolina L 38-12
10/11 OPEN DATE
10/18 at Rutgers L 12-10
10/25 Cincinnati W 40-16
11/1 West Virginia L 35-13
11/8 OPEN DATE
11/15 at Syracuse W 39-14
11/22 at South Florida L 17-13
11/29 OPEN DATE
12/6 Pitt L 34-10
International Bowl
1/3 Buffalo W 38-20
Donald Brown. Cody Brown. Darius Butler. William Beatty. Few major schools wanted them coming out of high school. Not only did Randy Edsall sign them, but he and his staff spent four years turning these hidden gems into first-day NFL Draft choices in April. It’s a model for success that’s clearly working in Storrs.
When your campus is in the Northeast, you’ve got to be creative if you want to be successful. There’s just not enough talent in the region to fill a roster or compete for postseason games. So what does Edsall do? He logs plenty of frequent flyer miles, traveling from Canada to Florida to find raw materials. And when he lands those two and three-star recruits, he quickly begins the process of transforming a handful into next-level players. Witness Brown, Brown, Butler, and Beatty.
The staff has helped make Connecticut surprisingly relevant in football, winning 17 games the last two seasons and getting invitations to back-to-back bowl games. The Huskies have succeeded the old fashioned way, leaning on a power running game and one of the most underrated defenses in the country. Now what?
With the foundation beginning to settle and the facilities among the best in the Big East, Connecticut is now hoping to get to another level and compete seriously for a league championship. Getting there will require more production from a feeble offense, which is why Edsall hired Joe Moorhead away from Akron to coordinate his attack. The new system is of the up-tempo, no-huddle variety, which sounds trendy in theory, but will sorely test a passing game that hasn’t had a pulse in years. The triggerman is expected to be the same Zach Frazer who high-tailed it out of South Bend two years ago when the depth chart got crowded. He has an opportunity this fall to make that decision look like a stroke of genius.
Is Connecticut about to sink back into the ranks of the irrelevant now that its brightest stars are shining elsewhere? Don’t bank on it as long as Edsall resists the temptation to coach elsewhere. Still, duplicating last year’s eight wins is going to be a tall order unless the offense improbably wakes from its four-year slumber.
What to watch for on offense: The replacements. One back won’t be enough to replace the production of Donald Brown, the 2,000-yard rusher and Indianapolis Colts draft pick. It’s a good thing Connecticut has two talented backs. In sophomore Jordan Todman and senior Andre Dixon, the Huskies are confident that their ground game isn’t going to skip a beat, even without the services of their star runner. Todman showed flashes as a true freshman reserve, finishing second on the team with 296 yards and winning the starting job in the spring. Dixon actually out played Brown in 2007, running for 828 yards and earning All-Big East honors. Together, they make a formidable tandem that’s going to keep the offense from becoming stale.
What to watch for on defense: The twin tackles. The coaching staff has to control its enthusiasm when the topic is Twyon Martin and Kendall Reyes, the similarly-sized sophomore defensive tackles with the bright futures. Both played extensively as freshmen, even starting a bunch of games, and earning reps that’ll benefit them over the next three seasons. With explosive first steps and great motors, they’re liable to drive opposing interior linemen batty as they try to keep both out of the backfield and off ballcarriers. It’s early, but Martin and Reyes have qualities that could make them household names in the league before very long.
The team will be far better if… the offense is able to achieve a degree of balance. Everyone knows the Huskies can run the ball, but it’s been years since they’ve given the opposition a reason to respect the pass. Connecticut was 116th nationally in passing efficiency a year ago, which made the option-oriented offenses of Air Force and Navy look unpredictable. Joe Moorhead was hired to be the new coordinator and inject some 21st century ingenuity into the attack. If he’s successful, it would not only give the Huskies that balance it craves, but it would also make it much tougher to defend the ground game.
The Schedule: The Huskies will be thoroughly tested for Big East play with a big statement game against North Carolina and a trip to Baylor wrapped around winnable games against Ohio and Rhode Island. The URI game is followed up by a week off, so the team should be rested and ready for the showdown in the conference opener at Pitt. The Huskies' Big East title hopes will be made or broken after the first three weeks of league play with at trip at West Virginia a likely must win. If playing the Panthers and the Mountaineers on the road wasn't bad enough, the other Big East road game is at Cincinnati. A late November road trip to Notre Dame will be coming off a week off meaning the Huskies will go almost a whole month between home games. Getting South Florida in the cold at home on December 5th is a major plus.
Best offensive player: Senior OT Mike Hicks. Is this a testament to Hicks’ consistency at tackle or the dearth of top-shelf talent on offense for the Huskies? You decide. One certainty is that Hicks has been a model of stability up front for the program, earning starts in 35 games over the last three seasons. At 6-6 and 325 pounds, he can maul defensive linemen, yet is surprisingly light on his feet. After being one of the faceless cogs in the Connecticut ground game, he should be ready for all-league recognition.
Best defensive player: Junior LB Scott Lutrus. Save for a few extra pounds of muscle, Lutrus is exactly what a college program looks for in a linebacker. He plays hard and fast, and always seems to be near the ball, whether it’s on running plays or mid-range passing routes. He’s also displayed tremendous versatility in his first two seasons, compiling more than 100 tackles as a middle linebacker and at strongside. Barring injury, he’s going to wind up as a three-time All-Big East selection and the school’s all-time leader in tackles.
Key player to a successful season: Junior QB Zach Frazer. Who else, right? The Huskies are installing a new no-huddle, up-tempo offense that has designs on achieving more balance and better production through the air. If Frazer can’t come through in his first season as the starter, coordinator Joe Moorhead’s mission will be sunk. The junior transferred from Notre Dame two summers ago for this exact opportunity. Now, he has to take advantage of a system that’ll allow him to open his arm up and show the nation why he was considered one of the 10 best prep quarterbacks of 2006.
The season will be a success if ... the Huskies bowl for a third year in-a-row. Too conservative? No way. Although they’re not about to tank by any means, this isn’t Ohio State that’s trying to replace four first-day NFL Draft choices on the fly. It’s Connecticut, where depth is still an issue. Plus, the schedule is rugged. The Huskies must travel to Baylor, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Notre Dame, while hosting North Carolina, Rutgers, and South Florida. If they can get seven wins out of this schedule, it should be deemed as progress.
Key game: Nov. 21 at Notre Dame. No, this game won’t have any impact whatsoever on the Big East race, yet it still carries plenty of importance to the Connecticut program. Faced with an identity crisis and little respect outside the region, what better way to make a big splash than with a nationally-televised win over the Fighting Irish in South Bend? It’ll be the first-ever meeting between the two schools in football and the return of QB Zach Frazer to the school he left a few years ago.
2008 Key States:
- Rushing yards per game: Connecticut 216.4 - Opponents 109.8
- Sacks: Connecticut 32 for 197 yards - Opponents 15 for 87 yards
- Passing touchdowns: Opponents 9 - Connecticut 5
go Noles !!!!.......................
BrickBanland
06-22-2009, 10:27 AM
Boise State keeps on winning tons of games, keeps on beating BCS league teams, and keeps on proving to the world that this isn't a fluke, yet it keeps getting disrespected and passed over in the discussion of the top teams. What more does the team have to do? Check out the CFN Boise State Preview.
Head coach: Chris Petersen
4th year: 34-4
Returning Lettermen:
Off. 220, Def. 17 ST 2
Lettermen Lost: 17
Ten Best BSU Players
1. CB Kyle Wilson, Sr.
2. QB Kellen Moore, Soph.
3. DE Ryan Winterswyk, Jr.
4. RB Jeremy Avery, Jr.
5. FS Jeron Johnson, Jr.
6. P/PK Kyle Brotzman, Jr.
7. CB Brandyn Thompson, Jr.
8. WR Austin Pettis, Jr. br>99. WR Titus Young, Jr.
10. FB Richie Brockel, Sr.
2009 Schedule
CFN Prediction: COMING
2009 Record: 0-0
2008 Schedule
CFN Prediction: 9-3
2008 Record: 12-1
8/30 Idaho State W 49-7
9/6 OPEN DATE
9/13 Bo. Green W 20-7
9/20 at Oregon W 37-32
9/27 OPEN DATE
10/1 La Tech W 38-3
10/11 at Southern Miss W 24-7
10/17 Hawaii W 27-7
10/24 at San Jose St W 33-16
11/1 at NMSU W 49-0
11/8 Utah State W 49-14
11/15 at Idaho W 45-10
11/22 at Nevada W 41-34
11/28 Fresno St W 61-10
Poinsettia Bowl
12/23 TCU L 17-16
After ten years, 108 wins, three unbeaten regular seasons in the last five, and the 2007 Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma still seeming fresh two years later, you'd think the college football world would have Boise State football figured out by now. You'd think the program would start to get the benefit of the doubt after being a model of consistency, with the high level of production continuing on through three head coaches. You'd think that someone, somewhere would've given the program an honest look at an at-large BCS slot after going unbeaten. But the reality is that there's still a general lack of respect for Boise State football, and it's not going to change.
The numbers continue to be astounding. Boise State has the nation's best home-field record over the last ten years going 64-2 (more on that in a moment), it has the nation's highest winning percentage over the last decade, it has the eighth highest winning percentage in the history of any college football program, has been the nation's highest scoring team since 2000, and has the nation's best conference winning percentage (93%, 70-5) by far. Will any of this history matter to the pollsters come BCS time? Not really.
Yes, there's been a tremendous upgrade in talent level since the astonishing run began. No, the place isn't exactly a factory for NFL talent, even though Ryan Clady might be able to start working on his Hall of Fame speech. Since 2000, just 12 Broncos have been drafted, with none being taken in the 2009 Draft, and with just three going earlier than the fifth round.
Yes, Boise State fans are sick to death of being thought of as a little guy, and woe to anyone who dares to continue to call this a scrappy team. Worse yet, try to refer to the program as a cute story. No, Boise State wouldn't have anywhere near this level of success in a BCS league if it had to play non-WAC teams week in and week out.
Yes, Boise State is starting to generate enough recognition to be put in the top 20 on brand-name. No, the people in those polls don't know who Kellen Moore is.
Yes, Boise State deserved to be in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl instead of Ohio State. No, the Broncos still won't get the nod for an at-large spot in the BCS this year over a bigger-name program, even though they'll probably go undefeated again.
Unless the men in the nails-on-a-chalkboard bad new uniforms choke, which hasn't been the program's style over the last ten years, this is a four game season. Oregon, at Fresno State, at Louisiana Tech, and Nevada. They're not better than the Ducks, but the Broncos don't lose statement games at home. In fact, they don't lose at home, period, with the last non-bowl defeat in Boise coming against Washington State on September 8th, 2001. (Seriously, let that one sink in for a moment.) Fresno State is better, but it's Fresno State, and Nevada, as good as it is, has to play on the screaming blue turf. Louisiana Tech is likely going to be the biggest non-Oregon problem, but any team good enough to think about the BCS has to be good enough to win that game.
But that's setting the standard too high, and it's unfair. So going 11-1 with yet another WAC championship would be a disappointment? Considering the team is about a year away from being truly special (by Boise State standards), well, maybe.
There's a lot of rebuilding to be done, but there's plenty of talent ready to rise up. The defense will be fantastic with a special secondary that'll be a brick wall against all the overrated WAC passing teams. The special teams, thanks to punter/kicker Kyle Brotzman, might be the best in America, and Moore (he's the starting quarterback, pollsters) would be the front-runner for WAC Player of the Year if it wasn't for Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. The holes, like wide receiver and linebacker, aren't going to be filled that easily, but they aren't major weakness, while the defensive line might be better despite losing three starters.
America, your job is simple. Watch the Oregon game, watch the nationally televised games against Fresno State, Tulsa, Louisiana Tech, Utah State, and Nevada, and at least know what you're talking about in the post-season debate. Of course, if Boise State loses a game, the BCS question becomes moot, but at this point, not going unbeaten would be more of a shock than another 12-0 record.
What to watch for on offense: The line. Boise State might be great at reloading, and it appears to have done so at receiver and on the defensive front seven, or six, but the offensive line could be a different story. Starters Kevin Sapien and Nate Potter are injured, and while there are good players waiting in the wings, the front five could use as many veterans as possible going into the Oregon battle. Kellen Moore isn't a runner, Ian Johnson is gone from the backfield, and three of the top four wide receivers from last year are gone. The more time the line can provide, the better, but everyone has to be 100% and the right combination has to be found considering there are four spots that are still open, at least on the depth chart, going into the fall.
What to watch for on defense: A 4-2-5 being used more often than not. The linebackers will be more than fine, even though just one starter, Derrell Acrey, is back. The secondary gets back four starters and has a fantastic recruit in JUCO transfer Winston Venable to work as a nickelback. The defense can easily transition on the fly between alignments, but it'll be hard to keep so many talented defensive backs off the field.
The team will be far better if … the run defense comes up big in the biggest games. Boise State was only challenged in three games last year: Oregon (win), Nevada (win), and TCU (loss). Those were the three games the Bronco defense allowed the most rushing yards along with five of the nine rushing scores. More often than not, teams got behind and had to abandon the ground game, but Southern Miss was held in check even though the score never got out of hand. With the secondary the Broncos have, a perfect season might just come down to the run defense stuffing the top teams.
The Schedule: The season will be made or broken in the first three weeks with Oregon to open things up and a trip to Fresno State to open up the WAC schedule. If the Broncos can win those two, it'll be time to think BCS even though there's a run of four road games in five and five in seven. There's a trade-off with the Nevada game at home and the Louisiana Tech battle in Ruston. Talk about your frequent flier mileage, Boise goes to Louisiana Tech two weeks after going to Hawaii, and three weeks after going to Tulsa. On the plus side, the weakest part of the schedule is at the end with Idaho, Utah State and New Mexico State part of the soft finish.
Best Offensive Player: Sophomore QB Kellen Moore. He threw three interceptions against Nevada. That was it as far as his struggles in a fantastic season throwing for 3,486 yards and 25 touchdowns with ten picks spread out over the non-Nevada games. He handled the pressure well, got rid of the ball quickly, and was deadly-efficient. He won't have as good a receiving corps to work with this year, so he'll have to be even sharper. If the offseason was any indication, he will be.
Best Defensive Player: Senior CB Kyle Wilson. Not just a dominant coverman, Wilson is one of the surest tackling corners in all of college football. He could've turned pro early, and while he would've been a key player right away, he likely would've been drafted around the fourth round. He came back to Boise with an even harder work ethic and appears to be in for an even more dominant senior season.
Key player to a successful season: Junior OT Matt Slater. Or sophomore Garrett Pendergast, or redshirt freshman Michael Adams. If healthy, Nate Potter is the right tackle, protecting Moore's blind side. The left tackle spot is open, and there's a major battle going on for it with Slater, a 6-4, 289-pound junior, leading the way. The line needs as many steady blockers as possible, and Slater has the tools to be a good one for the next few seasons.
The season will be a success if ... Boise State goes unbeaten. Again, the bar is set unreasonably high, but for a team that makes double-digit win seasons a habit, and with the two best teams on the schedule (Oregon and Nevada) coming to Boise, anything less than 12-0 will be a downer. That's all Boise State can do. The pollsters will have to decide the rest.
Key game: Sept. 3 vs. Oregon. This is it. Beat the Ducks for a second year in a row, and it's game on for a run to a possible BCS slot. Lose, and it's home for the holidays against someone from the Mountain West.
BrickBanland
06-22-2009, 10:31 AM
2009 CFN Fresno State Preview
Fresno State RB Ryan Mathews By Pete Fiutak
CollegeFootballNews.com
Posted Jun 8, 2009
Can Ryan Mathews lead the Bulldogs to the promised land and out from the Boise State shadow? Check out the 2009 CFN Fresno State Preview.
Fresno State Bulldogs
Preview 2009
By Pete Fiutak
- 2009 CFN Fresno State Preview | 2009 Fresno State Offense
- 2009 Fresno State Defense | 2009 Fresno State Depth Chart
- 2008 FSU Preview | 2007 FSU Preview | 2006 FSU Preview
Head coach: Pat Hill
13th year: 92-61
Ten Best FSU Players
1. RB Ryan Mathews, Jr.
2. LB Ben Jacobs, Jr.
3. DE Chris Carter, Jr.
4. RB Lonyae Miller, Sr.
5. CB/KR A.J. Jefferson, Sr.
6. WR Seyi Ajirotutu, Sr.
7. RB Anthony Harding, Sr.
8. WR Chastin West, Sr.
9. OG Andrew Jackson, Jr.
10. LB Nico Herron, Jr.
2009 Schedule
CFN Prediction: COMING
2009 Record: 0-0
9/5 UC Davis
9/12 at Wisconsin
9/18 Boise State
9/26 at Cincinnati
10/3 OPEN DATE
10/10 at Hawaii
10/17 San Jose State
10/24 at New Mexico State
10/31 Utah State
11/7 at Idaho
11/14 at Nevada
11/21 Louisiana Tech
11/28 OPEN DATE
12/5 at Illinois
2008 Schedule
CFN Prediction: 10-2
2008 Record: 7-6
9/1 at Rutgers W 24-7
9/6 OPEN DATE
9/13 Wisconsin L 13-10
9/20 at Toledo W 55-54 2OT
9/27 at UCLA W 36-31
10/4 Hawaii L 32-29 OT
10/11 Idaho W 45-32
10/18 OPEN DATE
10/25 at Utah State W 30-28
11/1 at Louisiana Tech L 38-35
11/7 Nevada L 41-28
11/15 New Mexico St W 24-17
11/21 at San Jose St W 24-10
11/28 at Boise State L 61-10
New Mexico Bowl
12/20 Colorado State L 40-35
2008 was supposed to be when it all came together for a supposedly loaded Fresno State team, but once again, Pat Hill's team came up short making this a pivotal year for the program. Bad things happen when teams don't live up to expectations, and coaches get put on hot seats when their teams lose four of their final six games.
Hill was a hot commodity a few years ago with his brash attitude, his fearless desire to play anyone at anytime, and his drive to turn Fresno State into a national power. But along the way, Boise State turned into the program Hill had always wanted FSU to become, while his team did just enough to tantalize and tease everyone to make it seem like there should be bigger things happening.
So how did a team that could open up the year with a dominant win over Rutgers, could battle with Wisconsin, and could beat UCLA, even though it was a lousy Bruin team, in Los Angeles become so mediocre? Simple ... it didn't play up to its athleticism and potential.
The offense was full of speed and explosion, but it rarely showed it off. The talent that was able to come up with the best all-around return game in America couldn't bring that same devastating playmaking ability to the offensive attack. But the offense was hardly the problem, and this year it should be even better as long as the line can be healthy and the coaching staff can settle on a starting quarterback. The stable of running backs, with Ryan Mathews, Lonyae Miller, and Anthony Harding, is among the best in the country, and the receivers have the speed to stretch things out. And then there's the defense.
Loaded with so much promise, potential, and athleticism, the D was a disaster getting worse and worse against the run as the season went on. The front four that was supposed to be so devastating with its pass rush couldn't get into the backfield, while the linebackers, other than Ben Jacobs, couldn't seem to come up with a meaningful tackle. As always, the Fresno State D is loaded with good athletes and big hitters, but everyone will be playing with a heavy heart after the loss of coordinator Dan Brown to his battle against brain cancer.
So now all the attention will be on Hill and his 13th year at the helm. Does he have a trick up his sleeve to be able to save his job, or is this a case of a program growing stale after a coach has been around too long. Another bowl game is a given, but it might take a big season, helped by a win over Boise State and consistency throughout, for there not to be big changes going into next year.
What to watch for on offense: The quarterback situation. Tom Brandstater had size, experience, and a next-level arm, but he was never able to come up with the production needed to get the program over the hump. Now the offense is going to incorporate more spread and more running, even though the quarterbacks don't necessarily fit the type. Left-handed Ryan Colburn is a bomber who can get the ball anywhere he wants to, while David Carr's brother, Derek, a true freshman, appears to be ready to do big things from day one. And then there's Ebahn Feathers, the wild-card in the mix with a nice blend of quickness and passing skills.
What to watch for on defense: Pass rush. The Bulldogs were stunningly bad at getting into the backfield last season generating just 18 sacks while finishing last in the WAC and 108th in the nation in tackle for loss. That's where Chris Carter comes in. Part linebacker, part defensive end, the junior was moved around last season and ended up making 88 tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss. Now he'll be a pure pass rusher asked to shake things up in the backfield. There's enough quickness along the rest of the line to do more, but the Bulldogs need production from all four spots.
The team will be far better if … it can pick off a pass and can stop the run. Over the last two seasons, Bulldog opponents have thrown the ball 844 times and Fresno State came up with a grand total of nine interceptions. Only Miami, with four, picked off fewer passes last season, while only ten teams came up with fewer than nine interceptions last year alone. And then there was the run defense. It came up surprisingly clutch against Wisconsin, but was gouged by Toledo the next week for 297 yards and four scores. Nevada ran for 472 yards, Boise State tore off 346, and Colorado State ran for 362. How bad was the run D? Despite holding New Mexico State and San Jose State to a combined -14 net yards rushing, FSU finished 108th in the nation in run defense allowing 210 yards per game.
The Schedule: As always, Fresno State will challenge itself in non-conference play, but this is ridiculous. The Bulldogs have to go on the road to Wisconsin, Cincinnati, and close the season out at Illinois in December. If that wasn't enough, the Boise State showdown is the WAC opener sandwiched between the Badgers and Bearcats in mid-September. At least the Boise State game is at home, as is the Louisiana Tech game in late November. Three of the final four games are on the road for the second painful stretch like that of the season. There are only five home games overall.
Best Offensive Player: Junior RB Ryan Mathews. The only question is whether or not he can stay healthy. When he was able to stay on the field, he was among the nation's most productive backs running for 606 yards and six touchdowns in eight games. Combining with Lonyae Miller, who ran for 812 yards and seven scores, and Anthony Harding, who led the team with 822 yards and six scores, Fresno State is loaded in the backfield.
Best Defensive Player: Junior LB Ben Jacobs. Whether he ends up playing inside or out, he's the team's only do-it-all linebacker. Not only did he lead the team with 113 tackles, he also broke up five passes. He has to clean up things the other linebackers don't get to and he ends up getting in on seemingly every tackle, but now he has to start getting into the backfield on a regular basis.
Key player to a successful season: Senior SS Moses Harris. The secondary needs playmakers. The corners have speed and potential, but A.J. Jefferson is a better return man than a defender and Desia Dunn needs to be able to come through when picked on. The safeties have to start providing more help, especially until the pass rush comes through, if it comes through. Harris finished third on the team with 75 tackles and broke up five passes, but he didn't pick off a pass and he didn't do enough to come up with stops to halt drives.
The season will be a success if ... Fresno State beats Boise State and ends up winning at least a share for the WAC title. The Bulldogs aren't better than the Broncos and they aren't better than Nevada, but they get Louisiana Tech at home along with the big date with BSU. In the end, they're just good enough to go 6-2 in WAC play and get to a decent bowl again, but everyone wants more. The Humantiarian Bowl might not be enough to save Hill's job.
Key game: Sept. 19 vs. Boise State. It's not an overstatement to call this the most important game in Pat Hill's career. After last year's 61-10 bizarre embarrassment, with the Broncos scoring 51 second half points, the Bulldogs have to show that things have changed since last November by coming up with the win in the WAC opener.
2008 Fun Stats:
- Passes picked off: Opponents 12 - Fresno State 5
- Average yards per carry: Opponents 5.6 - Fresno State 4.9
- Penalties: Opponents 81 for 749 yards - Fresno State 64 for 543 yards
DFender
07-03-2009, 05:16 PM
*tap*tap* C'mon Brick... bestow your ever-growing wisdom on Bradford in here... I'm waitin'...
BrickBanland
07-04-2009, 02:04 AM
*tap*tap* C'mon Brick... bestow your ever-growing wisdom on Bradford in here... I'm waitin'...
LOL...I will..:) I need to brush up a few notes and go back into a few games to watch some film.
DFender
07-04-2009, 08:45 AM
LOL...I will..:) I need to brush up a few notes and go back into a few games to watch some film.
What was that? A cop out? I see... :D
C'mon, smartypants, get your groove on... *tap*fucking*tap...
BrickBanland
07-06-2009, 04:11 PM
Should be the first QB selected in the NFL draft. Overall, should be a top five pick. Not ready as a Matt Ryan.
Size: 6'3 220, Good Size
Arm Strength: Above average but has a quick release
Can Sam make NFL throws: Throws a great deep ball and does not wind his arm up.Throws a dart down the seam, post, deep out, corner and circle out. His short to intermediate passing game is in tune except pushes the balls on flare patterns. For the most part can throw the slant, dig, in, out, and spot routes.
Pocket Presence: Good awareness in the pocket. Uses his athletic ability and footwork to buy enough time to make a throw. Fluid in this shotgun 3 and 5 step drops. Lead receivers and anticipates well.
Decision Making: Can process information and make a 3-5 step progression tho has ample time from talented offensive lines. Stares down receivers but quick release helps.
Question marks:
Playing under center. Sam will have to learn how to adjust to the pro style after thriving in a spread offense.
Reading a NFL defense. Any rookie QB will go through this conundrum of trying to read a complex NFL defense such as zone dog or man / zone schemes. The game will need to be simplified for Sam as for any such as Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, or a Ben Roethlisberger when they were rookies. Will also face more man coverage in the NFL.
Overall: I compare Sam more to Matt Ryan say than a Joe Flacco as in Sam will be more NFL ready. Notches and notches above Brady Quinn. :D
DFender
07-06-2009, 04:14 PM
rofl @ Brady Quinn... dick. :D
Nice work, Brick. I actually agree with alla that. Heh. Go figure.
<applause>
This is good shit...to bad my A.D.D won't let me read all this nonesense...but it's still funny to me, glad I brought chips and a drink.....:munch2:
Nice copy and paste work to all involved...lol. Gotta bust yalls balls a little bit.
BrickBanland
07-06-2009, 04:16 PM
rofl @ Brady Quinn... dick. :D
Nice work, Brick. I actually agree with alla that. Heh. Go figure.
<applause>
He should be a good NFL pro. Hard worker to boot, one other concern were losing the bowl games but that is nit picking. He will have to adjust as most do.
BrickBanland
07-06-2009, 04:18 PM
This is good shit...to bad my A.D.D won't let me read all this nonesense...but it's still funny to me, glad I brought chips and a drink.....:munch2:
Oh come on, the world doesn't revolve around Tim Tebow.:D
DFender
07-06-2009, 04:19 PM
He should be a good NFL pro. Hard worker to boot, one other concern were losing the bowl games but that is nit picking. He will have to adjust as most do.
He didn't lose the fuckin' bowl game on his own... lolol... but I see the point and let's hope the transition is smooth because I really want him to succeed.
BrickBanland
07-06-2009, 04:28 PM
He didn't lose the fuckin' bowl game on his own... lolol... but I see the point and let's hope the transition is smooth because I really want him to succeed.
As long as the Browns stays away from Sam he will have a career. Burn....LOL :D
DFender
07-06-2009, 04:42 PM
As long as the Browns stays away from Sam he will have a career. Burn....LOL :D
Ouch. Yikes.
And I thought I was havin' a mood on... lololol
Oh come on, the world doesn't revolve around Tim Tebow.:D
It doesn't but 2 championships in 3 yrs says alot..:D But, that explosive offense, and rough neck D and solid special teams are a hurricane that has yet to be dealt with.:D
DFender
07-06-2009, 05:08 PM
...and you can fuck off too, Shpank...rofl
:D
BrickBanland
07-06-2009, 05:12 PM
Ouch. Yikes.
And I thought I was havin' a mood on... lololol
LOL...I better not open this can of worms.
BrickBanland
07-06-2009, 05:13 PM
It doesn't but 2 championships in 3 yrs says alot..:D But, that explosive offense, and rough neck D and solid special teams are a hurricane that has yet to be dealt with.:D
Ya got me. Boom. :D Where them colors proud, brah.
DFender
07-06-2009, 05:15 PM
Gaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I hate you two... tew.... too... to...
Fuckers.
:D
...and you can fuck off too, Shpank...rofl
:D
I invite you to watch this year's national championship game.
I took the liberty of finding it for you so, you can revel in ur teams' failure...lol
http://www.hulu.com/watch/52078/bcs-national-championship-fedex-national-championship-game-oklahoma-vs-florida
Still luff u, just bustin on ya a bit.
DFender
07-06-2009, 06:45 PM
I invite you to watch this year's national championship game.
I took the liberty of finding it for you so, you can revel in ur teams' failure...lol
http://www.hulu.com/watch/52078/bcs-national-championship-fedex-national-championship-game-oklahoma-vs-florida
Still luff u, just bustin on ya a bit.
Shpank. You KNOW I'm havin' a day from hades... lolol.... only you would bust on me anyway... dick. I may as well watch it to see wtf my Sooners did wrong... *sigh*
LOLOL... luff you back, crazyass
I was bustin on ya, but I bet u still smiled. If i didn't give u a hard time at some point u'd think something was wrong with me. I hope today goes better for u.
DFender
07-07-2009, 08:41 AM
I was bustin on ya, but I bet u still smiled. If i didn't give u a hard time at some point u'd think something was wrong with me. I hope today goes better for u.
Feel good rhetoric in a NC2A football thread? What're you THINKING??? rofl. Day's already better, Shpank, thank you kindly. *smooch*
Speaking of which... Just cuzza you guys I wore my Sooners jersey to work today... lmao. I should take a pic...
Yeah you should take a pic. Then I could rib u more...lol
Oh, I'm actually gonna put those pics up in both places today so go check 'em out.
DFender
07-07-2009, 08:51 AM
Rib away, rebel... rib away... lolol
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo90/DLFender/Junk/OU.jpg
..and I'll check out your pics, too.
I was checking out WV's news for this upcoming season. I have mixed feelings to say the least. In case anyone here doesn't know I have a couple of college football teams I route for during the season.
1. West Virginia
2. Florida
3. Wake Forest
4. Pitt
5. S. Florida
And I really hate a few teams.
1. USC
2. Penn State
3. Notre Dame
DFender
07-15-2009, 08:58 PM
I can get behind Pitt... as for the rest... fuck 'em lol. You ass, where's Oklahoma? :D
Probably getting ready to choke again in yet another bowl game!! :lol:
DFender
07-15-2009, 09:15 PM
:(
Sorry Deb, I'll give ya an extra big kiss tomorrow! ;D
DFender
07-15-2009, 09:19 PM
I dun wanna kiss you anymore, Shag, you're so mean :(
lol
I said I was sorry!!! http://www.stomp.com.sg/ss/070716_ss_ge2.JPG
Probably getting ready to choke again in yet another bowl game!! :lol:
HIIIIYYYYYOOOO! Zing, pow. U asked for that one D. lmao
Now that's just plain....:troof:
DFender
07-16-2009, 09:31 AM
Switzer expects Stoops to someday surpass his records at Oklahoma
July 14, 2009
CBSSports.com wire reports
:D
DFender
07-16-2009, 09:33 AM
Hallelujah! I wish it was NOW.
Countdown to 2009 Season
42 DAYS 11 HRS 27 MIN 22 SEC
DFender
07-16-2009, 09:37 AM
Shag and Hank:
Matt Hayes of the Sporting News
...on Coach Stoops: "OU is 6-1 in Big 12 championship games under Stoops, and no other league program is better than .500 in the title game. The problem is that the BCS system places value on playing for it all, and conference championship games become merely a step in the process -- when, in reality, winning the SEC or Big 12 is much harder than winning one game for the national title."
:p
Yeah, but did they win the National championship when they got the chance this year? Lol
DFender
07-18-2009, 06:26 AM
Yeah, but did they win the National championship when they got the chance this year? Lol
I'm gonna assume that's a rhetorical question lol
Yep, that and I was rubbin it in...lol
DFender
07-18-2009, 09:14 PM
Yep, that and I was rubbin it in...lol
Dickface... lolol
DFender
08-01-2009, 01:25 PM
Woot!
Congratulations to Sam Bradford
Big 12 Athlete of the Year: http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/073109aae.html
DFender
08-07-2009, 09:10 PM
Oklahoma Sooners - Official Page
Sooners debut at No. 3 in preseason Coaches' Poll. OU's season opener in Arlington will be against No. 24 BYU on September 5: http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080709aal.html
Wow, there's some competition!! :jj:
DFender
08-12-2009, 10:14 AM
Fuck you, Schlabach & Feldman... dammit lol
Gators, Horns ready to lock up in BCS title game
Our fearless forecasters, Mark Schlabach and Bruce Feldman, are back from The Oracle. And it appears they have reached the same conclusion: Florida and Texas will meet for the national title.
Citi BCS National Championship Game
(BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2)
Schlabach/Feldman
Florida vs. Texas
Tostitos Fiesta
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach/Feldman
Oklahoma vs. Boise State
Allstate Sugar
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach
Mississippi vs. Pittsburgh
Feldman
Mississippi vs. Brigham Young
FedEx Orange
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach
Virginia Tech vs. Penn State
Feldman
Virginia Tech vs. South Florida
Rose Bowl presented by Citi
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach
Ohio State vs. USC
Feldman
Penn State vs. USC
DFender
08-12-2009, 10:15 AM
23 days to go time, including today... woot!
No offense but the Florida vs. Texas is a really good pick. But the way the B.C.S. runs things is such bullshit anything can happen!
BrickBanland
08-12-2009, 04:40 PM
The way the NCAA handles its title game and BCS series is a joke. NCAA football could be head and shoulders above the NFL if they could structure a simple playoff series. Until then, enjoy the games and act in the same manner of the NCAA, enjoy the rivalries, bowl games.
BrickBanland
08-12-2009, 04:56 PM
Fuck you, Schlabach & Feldman... dammit lol
Gators, Horns ready to lock up in BCS title game
Our fearless forecasters, Mark Schlabach and Bruce Feldman, are back from The Oracle. And it appears they have reached the same conclusion: Florida and Texas will meet for the national title.
Citi BCS National Championship Game
(BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2)
Schlabach/Feldman
Florida vs. Texas
Tostitos Fiesta
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach/Feldman
Oklahoma vs. Boise State
Allstate Sugar
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach
Mississippi vs. Pittsburgh
Feldman
Mississippi vs. Brigham Young
FedEx Orange
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach
Virginia Tech vs. Penn State
Feldman
Virginia Tech vs. South Florida
Rose Bowl presented by Citi
(BCS vs. BCS)
Schlabach
Ohio State vs. USC
Feldman
Penn State vs. USC
So Boise will go undefeated and get snubbed from national title contention? Kind of compares to Utah in 08 who handled Alabama. The NC2A blowhard playoff system in full affect.
DFender
08-12-2009, 07:00 PM
I agree that NC2A needs a simple play-off series... it'd so improve the whole damn gimmick... more people would understand it since lotsa people don't take the time to try and figure out the damn BCS lol.
The way the NCAA handles its title game and BCS series is a joke. NCAA football could be head and shoulders above the NFL if they could structure a simple playoff series. Until then, enjoy the games and act in the same manner of the NCAA, enjoy the rivalries, bowl games.
you name a good reason why it wont happen.......... head and shoulders above the NFL!!!
:D
DFender
08-13-2009, 09:05 AM
GO Noles!!!!!
Shup, you, Spaz.
lol
Noles_Fan
08-13-2009, 10:40 AM
Glad that college football is getting ready to start. I need something to watch on TV on a Saturday afternoon.
DFender
08-23-2009, 10:29 AM
AP Top 25
1. Florida (58) 0-0 1,498
2. Texas (2) 0-0 1,424
3. Oklahoma 0-0 1,370
4. USC 0-0 1,313
5. Alabama 0-0 1,156
6. Ohio State 0-0 1,113
7. Virginia Tech 0-0 1,054
8. Mississippi 0-0 1,047
9. Oklahoma State 0-0 989
9. Penn State 0-0 989
11. LSU 0-0 914
12. California 0-0 746
13. Georgia 0-0 714
14. Boise State 0-0 659
15. Georgia Tech 0-0 593
16. Oregon 0-0 587
17. TCU 0-0 521
18. Florida State 0-0 307
19. Utah 0-0 289
20. Brigham Young 0-0 267
21. North Carolina 0-0 261
22. Iowa 0-0 229
23. Notre Dame 0-0 225
24. Nebraska 0-0 207
25. Kansas 0-0 134
Others Receiving Votes
Oregon State 122, Illinois 105, Pittsburgh 103, Michigan State 100, Rutgers 83, Texas Tech 76, West Virginia 57, Cincinnati 44, Clemson 42, Miami (FL) 40, East Carolina 30, Tennessee 15, Arizona 13, North Carolina State 10, Boston College 9, CENTRL MICHIGAN 7, Auburn 7, UCLA 7, Northwestern 5, South Florida 3, Southern Miss 3, Vanderbilt 3, Missouri 3, South Carolina 2, Nevada 1, Arkansas 1, Houston 1, TROY 1, Tulsa 1.
Landslide for Gators in preseason poll
Associated Press
Updated: August 22, 2009, 8:13 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) - As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history.
Florida is No. 1 in The Associated Press' preseason Top 25 released Saturday, followed by Texas, Oklahoma, Southern California and Alabama. But the Gators are in a class by themselves, the most overwhelming preseason No. 1 in the history of the media poll.
Florida received 58 of the 60 first-place votes, or 96.7 percent. Texas got the other first-place votes.
The previous highest percentage of first-place votes for the AP preseason poll, which started in 1950, was 95.4 percent for USC in 2007. Those Trojans got 62 of 65 first-place votes — and didn't play for the national title.
Ten preseason No. 1s have won the national championship. If the Gators can become the 11th, they will have put together one of the great runs in college football history. Only one program since 1950 can claim three national championships in four years; Nebraska won it all it 1994 and 1995, then earned a split title in 1997.
With expectations soaring in Gainesville, Fla., coach Urban Meyer has been on a mission to keep his team's eyes on the small prizes — to heck with history.
"There's a lot of guys getting patted on the back and being told how good they are," Meyer said in a recent telephone interview. "Their only focus is on survival to the next day and working hard in practice.
"I don't want them to even think about that kind of stuff. Our goal is to get to Atlanta" for the Southeastern Conference championship game.
The rest of the top 10 includes two Big Ten powerhouses (No. 6 Ohio State and No. 9 Penn State) and the defending Atlantic Coast Conference champion (No. 7 Virginia Tech).
No. 8 Mississippi is in the preseason top 10 for the first time since 1970, when the Rebels were ranked fifth.
Oklahoma State is tied with Penn State for No. 9, the Cowboys' highest preseason ranking since No. 16 in 1985, when Thurman Thomas was in the backfield.
Florida is preseason No. 1 for the third time (1994 and 2001), and the Gators are the 20th defending national champ to start the season on top.
From the moment Florida wrapped up its 24-14 victory over Oklahoma in the BCS championship game in January, talk of a repeat started.
And when Tebow a few days later announced at a rally on campus celebrating the national title that he would come back for his senior year, there was no doubt the Gators would be the runaway preseason No. 1.
Florida's rugged, multidimensional quarterback won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and finished third behind Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford and Texas quarterback Colt McCoy last year.
As good as Tebow is — he has a chance to end his career as the most decorated player in college footbal history with three national title rings and two Heismans — Meyer sees areas for improvement.
"I'd say in the passing game he can certainly improve some things," Meyer said. "Leadership-wise he used to get angry when he felt other guys weren't working as hard as he was. Now he gets those players to play at that level."
While Tebow leads an offense with plenty of speedy gamebreakers, All-American linebacker Brandon Spikes — another guy who passed on a chance to enter the NFL draft to return for his senior season — leads a defense that has potential to be the best in the country.
All 22 players on the defensive depth chart for the BCS title game are back. Among the standouts are defensive end Carlos Dunlap and cornerback Janoris Jenkins and Joe Haden.
All that experience will allow defensive coordinator Charlie Strong to good deep into his playbook.
"Our defense has been installed at a much greater pace than ever before," Meyer said. "That allows you to put in a lot more different packages, three down (linemen) and four down."
The Gators are one of five SEC teams ranked in the Top 25, matching the Big 12 for the most from any conference. Joining Florida, Alabama and Ole Miss are LSU at No. 11 and Georgia at No. 13.
No. 23 Nebraska and No. 25 Kansas are the other Big 12 teams, along with Texas, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
Utah, which finished No. 2 last season and was the only undefeated team in major college football, is ranked 19th to start this season. But the Utes aren't even the highest ranked team from the Mountain West Conference.
That distinction belongs to No. 17 TCU, while No. 20 BYU gives the MWC three ranked teams to start the season, as many as the Big Ten and Pac-10 and three more than the Big East, which was shut out.
No. 14 Boise State is the highest ranked team from a conference that does not automatically qualify for the Bowl Championship Series. The Broncos, the champions of the Western Athletic Conference, play the season's first big game, facing No. 16 Oregon on Sept. 3.
Notre Dame is back in the rankings for the first time since the final poll of the 2006 season. The Fighting Irish, coming off a 7-6 season, are No. 23.
DFender
08-29-2009, 06:09 AM
Less than a week to go! Woot!
DFender
08-30-2009, 06:39 PM
First games are on THURSDAY! YaY! YaY!
BrickBanland
08-30-2009, 07:29 PM
First games are on THURSDAY! YaY! YaY!
Big games of the week.
no. 13 Georgia at no. 9 Okl St.
no. 20 BYU vs. no. 3 Okl.
Deb, is the Oklahoma game located at a neutral field? I glanced at the schedule @ ESPEEEEN and it is listed as (vs.).
The Butler
09-02-2009, 10:12 AM
Big games of the week.
Coastal Carolina at Kent State is not a big game?
:jj:
BrickBanland
09-02-2009, 10:39 AM
Coastal Carolina at Kent State is not a big game?
:jj:
:haha:
DFender
09-03-2009, 11:51 AM
Big games of the week.
no. 13 Georgia at no. 9 Okl St.
no. 20 BYU vs. no. 3 Okl.
Deb, is the Oklahoma game located at a neutral field? I glanced at the schedule @ ESPEEEEN and it is listed as (vs.).
Playin' in Arlington, TX at Dallas Cowboy Stadium... geez. I HATE that lol.
DFender
09-03-2009, 11:51 AM
Coastal Carolina at Kent State is not a big game?
:jj:
My kid's excited... lol... only cuz it's his first game attending as a student
DFender
09-04-2009, 05:58 AM
LeGarrette Blount is a shithead... lol... so much for his to-be-drafted rep.
sorry Deb your team didn't win their first game . there are more so don't give up .
monday night will be my game......
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/nolegyrl/PluginAnimation16.gif
Break down for tonight's game. Picks with score ne one?
http://espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=292500052
I got FSU 28-14, and I was waaaayyyy wrong about rutgers vs. cinci I had it 35-21 rutgers. Ouch, what a shitty pick that was lol
milkman
09-07-2009, 06:48 PM
Miami 28 FSU 17
DFender
09-07-2009, 08:33 PM
sorry Deb your team didn't win their first game . there are more so don't give up .
Fuckin' suckkkeddddd lol
BrickBanland
09-07-2009, 08:34 PM
Miami 24 FSU 21
milkman
09-08-2009, 09:40 PM
Miami 38 FSU 34
It was sure a fun game to watch!! I kept tyrin to go to bed but couldn't!! They both made a few mistakes, but I think it was a damn good game.
Looks like Miami might be coming out of their long slam down!!
Mugsytank
09-13-2009, 01:11 AM
Buckeye's lost, what a BUMMER!!!
DFender
09-13-2009, 09:56 AM
It's a miracle! The Sooners managed to win! Woot! LOL. 64-0... whatta joke. Where's BYU when you need 'em?
Mugs... I laughed myself silly watchin' the OSU game... lost at the end, poor fuckers lol
Are you fucking kidding me ? 19 to 9 over a high school team WTF? The Noles are back and still shitty.
an exorcism perhaps ? maybe i need to sacrifice a virgin or something? wait their are no more virgins fuck!
guess i will just continue to be a fan of a far below average once great dynasty wagon that lost its wheels .at least they have a few chances to redeem themselves !!
signed Sad participant
whoooooooooooo!! NOLES destroy BYU ...........
Yeah they did, I didn't see that one comin. Weird Saturday all around, rankings are all but wide open after USC lost. I damn sure didn't see that one.
well the noles suck again it's official!
but this is awesome:jj:VFN90gkKHu4sorry Hank and milkman hahaha
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