Anybody ever see Les Miles eat grass?
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No, Dorian. I just forgot.
They lost to USF 28-27 on Wednesday night. Considering that LeGrand is hospitalized and Harrison's mom just died, I think Knights fans are lucky they're playing as well as they are.
Oh, JSU lost to Eastern Kentucky, but the #1 and #3 teams lost as well. This means with only one loss, we have to win the last two games to win the division. Here's hoping.
No ... I mean (temporarily) a 'Bama fan. Ideally, both Georgia and Alabama would defeat Auburn, allowing LSU to slip into the SEC title game, since I favor the Bayou Bengals over the rest of the conference.
I want to see some combination of Oregon/TCU/Boise State in the national title game, and Auburn's proving an impediment to my desires, damn them.
Head-to-head, I do think Oregon outscores the War Eagles (like 56-45) while Texas Christian gets an occasional stop and wins as well, perhaps 35-31. As for Boise State, well ... they did pretty well against Tyrod Taylor, but ... Cam's a freakin' beast. I'd give the Tigers the edge over BSU, like 41-38.
[It's quite possible we'll see just how accurate one of these predictions is.]
As much as I love UGA, there is no way they're going to beat Auburn. Georgia can't tackle worth crap, and they're probably going to put 40-50 points on the board.
I tend to agree.
The Iron Bowl is going to be quite a show. Either 'Bama ruins Auburn's shot at a national title, or the Eagles throw some dirt on the casket of the Tide's season.
Best of luck.
UD won 48-0 over Towson this week. That means they have one loss by one point. Whatever happens, I'm just hoping Appalachian State gets knocked out early. My friend was telling me she was in the Marching Band back in 2008 for the championship in Chattanooga. Classless doesn't begin to describe their fans (I realize I'm saying this as a Philly sports fan, but this even crossed a line I'd condemn us for). Apparently the band had to leave the game early because fans were grabbing hats and trying to grab instruments - when they were winning the game!
Still hoping for that All Fighting Poultry Championship
The UTC band program is classless as well. The band won't come back to JSU because we "played over them" and then they turned the lights off on us when we played there.
^ I saw some of it. The Ol' Ball Coach on the side of Good; seems almost... appropriate. 
Was glad to see the Vols finally get an SEC win, and in style too. Seems like the Masoli experiment didn't work out for the Rebs; what is it about highly-touted QBs there in the last couple years?
Was glad to see the Vols finally get an SEC win, and in style too. Seems like the Masoli experiment didn't work out for the Rebs; what is it about highly-touted QBs there in the last couple years?
My Oklahoma State Cowboys take care of Texas in Austin 33-17 in (no smart aleck intended) in an off night offensively for my Cowboys.
That offensive line of O-State which is all freshmen and one sophomore gives Weeden all day to throw. When the national announcers are joking that Weeden can read Tolstoy while he's searching for a receiver down field, your freshman line is doing everything right.
If Weeden's normally A+ receiver Blackmon hadn't dropped a pass in the end zone and a pass at the 10 yard line with nothing but daylight in sight, State beats Texas 49-17. That was worrisome but I'm sure they'll get it corrected. Dana Holgerson babies no one, star player or not.
Next, Kansas, then bring on the Sooners.
That offensive line of O-State which is all freshmen and one sophomore gives Weeden all day to throw. When the national announcers are joking that Weeden can read Tolstoy while he's searching for a receiver down field, your freshman line is doing everything right.
If Weeden's normally A+ receiver Blackmon hadn't dropped a pass in the end zone and a pass at the 10 yard line with nothing but daylight in sight, State beats Texas 49-17. That was worrisome but I'm sure they'll get it corrected. Dana Holgerson babies no one, star player or not.Next, Kansas, then bring on the Sooners.
JM's Top Twenty-Five, Week Ending November 14th, 2010
1 – Oregon (10-0)
They win even when the offense doesn't show.
2 – Auburn (11-0)
That onside kick won the game.
3 – Boise State (9-0)
If only Nevada hadn't stumbled, this upcoming tilt would be huge instead of just big.
4 – Texas Christian (11-0)
All this means is that San Diego State is quite a bit better than anyone thought.
5 – Louisiana State (9-1)
If Auburn, Oregon and either Boise or TCU lose, I think the Tigers slip into the national championship game over Stanford and Wisconsin.
6 – Wisconsin (9-1)
I would never have imagined they'd still be a national championship threat at this point in the season.
7 – Stanford (9-1)
Those geeks play some pretty physical football.
8 – Michigan State (9-1)
A great season is marred by that beatdown they suffered against Iowa.
9 – Nebraska (9-1)
The loss is to now 4-6 Texas. That's just unsightly, and it rightly drags them down a bit.
10 – Oklahoma State (9-1)
Would the Big 12 champ have an argument? More important, would this Big 12 champ have one?
11 – Ohio State (9-1)
The marquee win is still those inconsistent 'Canes. Can't see elevating them over most of the other one-loss teams.
12 – Alabama (8-2)
Though I think the Tide would whip Ohio State, the Buckeyes have proven me wrong often enough that I won't diss them by dropping 'em below a two-loss team.
13 – Arkansas (8-2)
Wow, the SEC is tough again this year.
14 – Virginia Tech (8-2)
And the resurgence continues—to Boise State's delight. They may well be top five before all the smoke clears.
15 – Missouri (8-2)
Out of the tailspin.
16 – Oklahoma (8-2)
I would love to see them eviscerated in Stillwater.
17 – Nevada (9-1)
Fresno State's a quality win ... but not enough to push them into the top fifteen.
18 – South Carolina (7-3)
Despite the fact that UF ain't UF this year, that win is still a huge psychological barrier overcome.
19 – Texas A&M (7-3)
Heating up as the season winds down.
20 – Northwestern (7-3)
They own the Hawkeyes.
21 – North Carolina State (7-3)
Their best win is one they never should have won.
22 – Florida State (7-3)
I'm interested to see how good they are next year.
23 – Miami, Florida (7-3)
ACC doesn't look terrible now, does it?
24 – Iowa (7-3)
[Sigh.]
25 – Utah (8-2)
Notre Dame is really better than its record, but ... this is a Hokie-like hangover.
Rutgers Watch: The Knights dropped a 13-10 decision to improving Syracuse, in yet another game they had no business losing. This team should be, at the very least, 7-2; instead, they're 4-5 and on their way both to the Big East cellar and their first non-bowl season in half a decade. Pathetic.
1 – Oregon (10-0)
They win even when the offense doesn't show.
2 – Auburn (11-0)
That onside kick won the game.
3 – Boise State (9-0)
If only Nevada hadn't stumbled, this upcoming tilt would be huge instead of just big.
4 – Texas Christian (11-0)
All this means is that San Diego State is quite a bit better than anyone thought.
5 – Louisiana State (9-1)
If Auburn, Oregon and either Boise or TCU lose, I think the Tigers slip into the national championship game over Stanford and Wisconsin.
6 – Wisconsin (9-1)
I would never have imagined they'd still be a national championship threat at this point in the season.
7 – Stanford (9-1)
Those geeks play some pretty physical football.
8 – Michigan State (9-1)
A great season is marred by that beatdown they suffered against Iowa.
9 – Nebraska (9-1)
The loss is to now 4-6 Texas. That's just unsightly, and it rightly drags them down a bit.
10 – Oklahoma State (9-1)
Would the Big 12 champ have an argument? More important, would this Big 12 champ have one?
11 – Ohio State (9-1)
The marquee win is still those inconsistent 'Canes. Can't see elevating them over most of the other one-loss teams.
12 – Alabama (8-2)
Though I think the Tide would whip Ohio State, the Buckeyes have proven me wrong often enough that I won't diss them by dropping 'em below a two-loss team.
13 – Arkansas (8-2)
Wow, the SEC is tough again this year.
14 – Virginia Tech (8-2)
And the resurgence continues—to Boise State's delight. They may well be top five before all the smoke clears.
15 – Missouri (8-2)
Out of the tailspin.
16 – Oklahoma (8-2)
I would love to see them eviscerated in Stillwater.
17 – Nevada (9-1)
Fresno State's a quality win ... but not enough to push them into the top fifteen.
18 – South Carolina (7-3)
Despite the fact that UF ain't UF this year, that win is still a huge psychological barrier overcome.
19 – Texas A&M (7-3)
Heating up as the season winds down.
20 – Northwestern (7-3)
They own the Hawkeyes.
21 – North Carolina State (7-3)
Their best win is one they never should have won.
22 – Florida State (7-3)
I'm interested to see how good they are next year.
23 – Miami, Florida (7-3)
ACC doesn't look terrible now, does it?
24 – Iowa (7-3)
[Sigh.]
25 – Utah (8-2)
Notre Dame is really better than its record, but ... this is a Hokie-like hangover.
Rutgers Watch: The Knights dropped a 13-10 decision to improving Syracuse, in yet another game they had no business losing. This team should be, at the very least, 7-2; instead, they're 4-5 and on their way both to the Big East cellar and their first non-bowl season in half a decade. Pathetic.
^ I saw some of it. The Ol' Ball Coach on the side of Good; seems almost... appropriate.
Was glad to see the Vols finally get an SEC win, and in style too. Seems like the Masoli experiment didn't work out for the Rebs; what is it about highly-touted QBs there in the last couple years?
Ole Miss's defense just flat out sucks. You can't give up 49 points to an OVC team at home and expect to keep your job.
I missed that!
It was the first time Penn State through a touchdown pass in Ohio since Paterno started coaching them. I thought that was a good sign. Turns out I was completely wrong there
It was the first time Penn State through a touchdown pass in Ohio since Paterno started coaching them. I thought that was a good sign. Turns out I was completely wrong there
Northwestern beat Iowa... but at a high price. The Wildcats' starting QB - a pretty darned good one btw - is out for the season after popping his Achilles tendon, AFTER the TD pass that put them back ahead. wow....
And the Buckeyes' win... had me in fits. The game was probably a little close than it looks. PSU (someone joked about it being "pick six U) had a great defensive plan, that might have been enough had it not been for a couple of bounces that went OSU's way.
And the Buckeyes' win... had me in fits. The game was probably a little close than it looks. PSU (someone joked about it being "pick six U) had a great defensive plan, that might have been enough had it not been for a couple of bounces that went OSU's way.
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