The BON All Disappointing Team

by Peter Bean on Nov 16, 2005 12:08 PM CST in News

As the season heads for the sprint to the finish, it's time to unveil the Burnt Orange Nation All Disappointing Team.

Head Coach: Phil Fullmer, Tennessee
--Has done less with more in a record-setting kind of way. The only thing more depressing than being a Tennessee fan this year is being an Aggie fan this year. Except that we knew Coach Fran sucked already.

Quarterback: Reggie McNeal, Texas A&M
--Prior to the season, he was being hyped as a Heisman contender. 124 incompletions later, and he's our bust of the year at quarterback. McNeal is completing only 53% of his passes, which would be about what you'd expect from a true freshman, not a senior.

Running Back: Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
--Sure, we're piling on our rivals a bit here, but let's face it, it's been a disappointing year for Peterson. The ankle injury has plagued him all year and kept him from building on his remarkable freshman season. Unfortunately for Texas fans, he'll undoubtedly be back with a vengeance next year. Count on it.

Wide Receiver: Ted Ginn, Jr., Ohio State
--Also hyped in the preseason as a dark horse Heisman contender, Ginn, Jr. has been all juice, no gin. 34 catches, 547 yards, and 3 TDs? 10 rushes for 27 yards? You can't even blame Troy Smith. The dude is ranked 6th in the country in passing efficiency.

Kicker: Whoever is kicking for Texas, Texas
--Seven missed extra points? Are you serious? A school this big should never have this poor a performance from the kicker. Hey, anyone know where that Mason Crosby kid is from anyway?

Defense (unit): UCLA Bruins
--Because an offense with that much talent shouldn't be screwed by such a horrible defense. Honorable mention to Michigan State.

Who did I miss? Chime in with your own All Bust nominees in the comment section below.
--PB--

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UCLA

Well, technically I wouldn't call UCLA's defense "disappointing," because this is how they play EVERY YEAR. Believe it, I am tired of seeing it, but usually you have to expect a team to do well and then not do well for them to disappoint. If they are not expected to do well, and they don't do well, they are just living up to expectations. But I do agree that a team with some semblance of talent should be much better than this.

Hook 'em! Go Bruins!

by uclawarren on Nov 16, 2005 12:19 PM CST reply actions

Don't forget about

those Wolverines that were supposedly on the rise. They played better during the Rose Bowl than they have all season. Hart is good when healthy, but he has definitely failed to live up to expectations this year due to Peterson syndrome. Then again, you can't really pin the shortfall on one fellow in Michigan's case. This forgettable 2005 certainly falls on the shoulders of coaching staff and players. Weren't they ranked 3rd or 4th at preseason?

by Kool Hand on Nov 16, 2005 1:12 PM CST reply actions

Mark's new sidekick

ESPN analysts
Lou Holtz
Despite a lengthy career as a legendary head football coach and a more recent one as a paid inspirational speaker, his performance makes me almost miss Trev (almost).I can't understand what he's saying half the time, the translation is ambiguous and pointless -- and his opinions make it obvious he doesn't really watch the games.

"To crush your enemies -- See them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!"

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 16, 2005 1:13 PM CST reply actions

come on guys

You guys forgot to mention one of the biggest team and coaching disappointments. Dave Wanstedt and Pitt, a horrible start to the season and a disappointing Tyler Palko to boot.

by joey @ Burnt Orange Nation on Nov 16, 2005 1:41 PM CST reply actions

biggest disappointments

Michigan is having a disappointing season, but a if they beat ohio state and win their bowl game, they will be back in the top 10 to finish the season. that is more than respectable, especially given the way they started the season.

the biggest team disappointment has to be:
Tennessee. they were #4 preseason, give or take, and are currently sporting a losing record with no chance at a bowl game. This, my friend is a bust.

honorable mention:
Florida State. 3 losses, but all of them to unranked teams, including getting spanked by clemson. ouch.

by georgiablue on Nov 16, 2005 2:00 PM CST reply actions

Biggest Disappointments

Florida State - was top 10, soon to be unranked, Daddy loses to Son, that's gotta hurt
Oklahoma - was top 5, now unranked, AD was supposed to dance his way to 2000 yards and the Heisman

3a. Iowa - was top 10, now unranked, coach was a media darling and supposedly unstoppable this year

3b. Purdue - was top 15, didn't have to play Michigan or Ohio State, best chance in years to win the Big 10, couldn't even beat Iowa