Friday Football Open Thread
by 40AS on Nov 27, 2009 1:48 PM CST
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We've got Auburn-Alabama just starting on CBS and Cincy rolling up Illinois on ABC. Later tonight we've got WVU-Pitt and Boise State-Nevada.
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I'm sure it won't happen . . .
but I’d love to see ’Bama go down here and then take down the Mighty Meyers next week . . . I could go for a Texas-TCU title match.
In any case, it’d drive the human voters and the computer nerds nuts.
Even if Bama wins
I’d like to see the excuses made for their D if they get lit up
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Auburn is getting the breaks!
Come on punch it in here!
Just to make sure, if Bama loses today and beats Florida in the SEC championship, are we looking at a possible Texas/TCU national championship?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 27, 2009 2:01 PM CST reply actions
Probably not
Their computer rankings are going to take a nasty hit when they play 1-10 New Mexico. Not that their computer rankings are that great to begin with.
Thinking about it
I wonder how things would happen if TCU were 2 and Cincy were 5 behind Bama and Florida in the human polls. Would that make up for their computer scores? Of course, this is in the scenario of Texas, Cincy, and TCU winning out, Bama losing today, but beating Floriday.
Frogs face 1-10 N. Mexico on Saturday
TV unknown (Versus, maybe?)
Alright
so if Cinci loses to Pitt, then we have UT/TCU given the above scenario.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 27, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
Definitely Would Happen
If Bama loses to Auburn then beats Florida – I guarantee they would jump both Cinci and TCU to make the title game.
TD Auburn!
I don’t think this Bama team can outscore its opponent, this is great!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 27, 2009 2:02 PM CST reply actions
Are the Bama and Florida games this weekend irrelevant?
Most “experts” seem to believe that a one-loss Bama or one-loss Florida, if they wind up winning next week, is still in the championship game. So does today’s Bama-Auburn game really matter?
Perhaps if Bama and Florida both lost this weekend…
by Hopkins Horn on Nov 27, 2009 2:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Auburn jumping out to an early lead at home against a heavily favored in-state rival?
Who woulda thunk it?
Alabama's defense must suck!
Really, after 11 games they have been insanely awesome … but they are struggling with an in state rival on a holiday weekend on the road so those 11 games must mean NOTHING and their defense is being exposed!
This is looking eerily similar to the Utah game last year
Alabama’s D is going to need to make some plays, because I don’t think their offense can straight outscore anyone.
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 27, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions
I know it's early
but the way this game is turning out, only makes you appreciate our W last night even more.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 27, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions
Agree!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Side effect of the influx of soccer players
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
I am at work, can only watch the game on ESPN Game tracker
Auburn sounds like they are doing good, come on Chizik
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Are they streaming this online anywhere?
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Thanks!
Found it on justin.tv too…this stupid work computer can’t handle it though
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
For comparison's sake
McElroy’s season
159-265 for 1996 yards and 14 tds to 4 ints
Colt’s last 6 games:
154-209 (73.7%), 1791 yards (11.63 yard/comp), 16 TD, 2 INT
Malzahn
Anyone know if Muschamp has a relationship with Malzahn. Probably a pipe dream, but could you imagine him being Coach Boom’s OC?
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
There isn't more than one degree of separation
But I don’t believe they’ve ever worked together.
Gus Malzahn is who I immediately think of whenever somebody wants to improve on Greg Davis.
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
rivalry game
Never underestimate how much the little brother wants to beat the big brother!
CBS Top 10
1. Florida
1. Alabama
3. Tebow
4. LSU
5. Whoever Florida is playing
6. Alabama’s opponent
7. Team that miraculously beat an SEC team last week
8. TCU (the fly in the ointment)
9. Texas
10. Cincinnati
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
by mattyj on Nov 27, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Game is on CBS, right?
They always use the highest possible ranking they can find for an SEC game. Even if it contradicts the game that was on right before it.
Final: Cinci wins 49-36
Good to see Juice Williams have a good game. Whatever happened to that guy? I remember all the hype associated with him a few years ago.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 27, 2009 2:42 PM CST reply actions
He had swagger!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Aurburns defense looks kind a like Texas did last night
Difference is, that is expected
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
over the top safety never got there
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Nice reverse
That guy has some speed!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Almost a Prothrow catch
Don’t know how to spell his name
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Alabama D not playing at their best right now.
Thanksgiving must be a defensive curse.
Texas Swagger
Looks like they just got a turnover. Damn.
I still hope they destroy Florida next week.
by Hook_'em_Horns on Nov 27, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
That was a really smart play by #27 on Auburn
He actually came back to the ball and made the CB hit him to get the PI call. When a defender has his back turned I don’t understand why every receiver doesn’t do it
LT whiffed
didn’t read the blitz
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Perhaps, I just want to laugh at that drunk gaytor who came over here last night
by Hook_'em_Horns on Nov 27, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
would his wife let him ever post again?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
That pitch play is really weird
You are so close, why not just give the ball to him
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Aurburn's spread is tearing bama up
What do you think colts could do?
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
And he did not even see it coming!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Its the SEC
it would make too much sense to do something on offense that actually worked.
Texas Swagger
by We Are Texas on Nov 27, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
The don't have swagger
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
That is what I thought about the Texas defense last night
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Auburn gets the ball first to start the half
so, its up the bama d
by future_longhorn_dad on Nov 27, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
Saying Nebraska has a GREAT chance to knock us off.
Good. Something has to get this teams defense attention.
Texas Swagger
Ah, CBS half time commentators
Proof that some villages in the south export their idiots.
proud to swim home
Yeah, they can definitely follow A&M's blueprint against UT's defense
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Nah, Aggies always play us tough
4-day layoff meant the D was gassed, unfocused, and injured. We’ll be ready Saturday
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
Sorry, I was being sarcastic
A&M has arguably the best skill talent UT could face this season, and Nebraska’s offense is a true blight. Our offense may struggle, but I’ll consider the game in hand after the first touchdown.
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
I just caught the sarcasm. Sorry Tryptophan makes me slow.
How was your Turkey Day LH?
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
Good food, some good beer and a thoroughly enjoyable game. Life is good.
And yours?
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
Happy to pull out a W
Watched the game with an Aggie buddy of mine. It was a little tense. Food was excellent (I smoked a turkey) & and I found out that the wife is having twins on Monday, so everyone was in a celebratory mood.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
Thanks & congrats to you. We're pretty excited.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
Congrats to you sir
May you enjoy every moment of sleep you get like it will be your last for a good long time.
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
And congrats to you as well
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
I am not too concerned. Their offense is not that great.
If our D shows up we should be fine. And they have only taken one week off this season(yesterday).
Bamas defense holds serve
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Did look good
Defense is holing them for now
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Great call
Huge pass play!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
This a good game
The Texas game yesterday was terrible. It shouldn’t have even been close. A top 5 team vs an unranked team should be a blowout. But this game is AWESOME!!!!! Alabama vs Auburn… they both have amazing defense!!!! OH my GAWD I love the SEC!!!!!!!!
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
wow
was about to say it looks like another drying of paint in the sec, but this is mixing it up now
by Infield Elephant on Nov 27, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions
Arenas vs. UT's coverage team is a serious mismatch
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Haha, his own guy hit him
Just wiffed on a block
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Experts say not much
I think if they beat Florida we would play them
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
our D
(not last night’s) would give hell for Ingram
by Infield Elephant on Nov 27, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions
No TCU
Unless Cincy loses, Cincy should jump TCU this week and will next week for sure after beating Pitt (TCU has awful New Mexico)
Nope!
Let’s see, 2nd and 1 run up the middle for no gain. 3rd and 1 try again. 4th and 1, what the hell why not just go up the middle
there's an awful lot of game left...
by longhornscardinals on Nov 27, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions
...
and hypothetically next run he breaks a 50 yarder?
That’s 81 yards on 16 carries.
by longhornscardinals on Nov 27, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
Who's tougher
Bama or TCU? I’d say FL over both, but…
by Infield Elephant on Nov 27, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions
bet on it...
bama loses…beats florida yet still gets into bcs mnc vs. texas…causing huge stir…bcs defends its computers…people want playoffs…o0o0o0o the drama…
Geez
Stopping running a screen every single time it’s 3rd and long. You don’t think ’bama notices?
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 27, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions
Especially with our special teams
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
I do not know if Alabama is this dominating (losing by 7, I know)
or if Auburn is just choking.
Texas Swagger
Trying to get Ingram some hiesman plays
INcomplete HB Pass
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
I know you are interested
I looks like BGSU is going to hold on against Toledo.
Well it is a big game around here.
Bama had only had one real sustained drive today
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
AUburn gives up the field postion and TO battle again
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
My goodness
Think what Malzahn could do with a good QB. That was incredibly bad.
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 27, 2009 4:06 PM CST reply actions
I can't believe Mike Leach recruited that kid to Tech.....
Good thing he didn’t stay, he could’ve been a good QB, hahaha!!!
Cale Self
University of West Georgia
allhailcale.blogspot.com
How bad is it that Bama has trailed all day but I've never thought they would lose?
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Jesus
Commentators talking about us struggling with A&M and saying “the tide is rolling”
Texas Swagger
I don't think Richardson is better...
But it seems to me that Auburn is zoning in on Ingram, kinda like we did against Bush in the National title. Doesn’t mean he isn’t good, but when you have an entire “SEC” defense zoning in on you, its bound to stop even the best of players.
Texas Swagger
by We Are Texas on Nov 27, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Ingram getting pulled on a critical drive
How’s that for a Heisman contender?
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
remind you of anything?
say like, Reggie Bush on the sideline on 4th and 1?
Cale Self
University of West Georgia
allhailcale.blogspot.com
Anyone touting Ingram over Gerhart for Heisman...
is an idiot. Gerhart is the real deal.
Cale Self
University of West Georgia
allhailcale.blogspot.com
going to be a very good 4th Quarter
If Auburn can find a way to score, they have a shot
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
All of Auburns leads have been while i wasnt watching.
Every time i turn on the game, Bama pulls back and makes it a game. Maybe i should stop watching?
Texas Swagger
Auburn's done a nice job
on that play . . .till there
Why does everyone expect an unranked Nebraska to give us a great shot?
I know their D is good, but they haven’t played a good offense outside of Tech and they got beat 31-10.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
And with the exception of Kansas (31)
They haven’t scored more than 20 against a BCS team
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Well did you expect A&M to play the game this close?
It’s a championship game against arguably the best team on UT’s schedule. They have holes (all on offense), but that defense has been good enough to give teams problems.
I didn't expect last night to be close
but wasn’t that surprised because of rivalry game at Kyle and A&M has playmakers on offense. Nebraska does not.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Let's remember
those playmakers lost by 55 to Oklahoma (Johnson was something like 12-31 in the game) and 48 to Kansas State.
Nebraska’s playmakers are on defense and today is a great example. Up 14 at the half despite having less than 100 yards of total offense.
I agree.
I don’t think we blow them out, but it seems like we should be getting a little more credit for our offense.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
It could be a 31-10 type of game
that’s never close. Nebraska’s offense is pathetic. But if they can play the game like Oklahoma did against Texas then it’s going to be a close one.
Seems like 'Bama falls for the GD type plays.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
So for the past 12 years he's been setting everything up for a MNC match-up with Bama. Genius!!
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
More referring to the bubble screen/quick outs/running it for 0 yards
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
How does he think he is, Jerrod Johnson?
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
Err, Who does he think he is.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
nice. our special team should take notes
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
This would be the drive for Ingram to earn the Heisman
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Terrirble read by McElroy on
a basic stick route.
What a QB duel this is!!!
Amazing game, two completely mediocre quarterbacks!!!!
Cale Self
University of West Georgia
allhailcale.blogspot.com
I think the officials got their instructions mixed up on this one
they’ve actually impeded 2 offensive Alabama plays.
Gators or Tide?
Who would you rather play given last night’s defensive effort? I’d actually say I’m rooting for the Tide because Tebow scares me based on what JJ did last night.
Of course if Bama drops this one and beats the Gators, then do we get TCU? Or Cincy?
All assuming we take care of business against the huskers next week, of course.
Johnson > Tebow
Tebow is a Fullback playing QB.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
Don't be so sure
Tebow, as much as I hate him, is a pure winner.
And he and JJ actually have the same 40 time according to multiple websites.
And according to thsoe same websites there are dozens of sub-4.4 kids coming into college every year
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
No, it's nfldraftscout.com, rivals, etc.
they have both at 4.59
tebow’s 55 yard run last week was impressive.
and to be clear, i’m not a gator fan. just realistic. i’d rather play the tide.
Colt's 65 yarder was more impressive.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
". . .switzer is a cracked out bitch . . ."-osu poster
Sorry. Pathetic playcalls those first two downs.
Wow. Talk about playing scared.
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 27, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions
I think Auburn's offensive coordinator has lost it...
That was terrible play calling
the man, the myth, the legend.
Agreed.
I have no idea what he was doing there. Definition of playing not to lose rather than go for the win.
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 27, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
I think they need a turnover...
weird to say since they currently have the lead, but ’Bama seems to have them figured out.
the man, the myth, the legend.
Why would you call play action on 3rd and 18?
Everyone knows your going to throw, it just gives the defense more time to get to you.
Texas Swagger
Homer announcers..
Think they are dieing for the #1/#2 match up in the SEC championship game
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Colorado scores, now 21-14 Huskers
Still a Blaine Irby fan
by patienthornsfan on Nov 27, 2009 4:40 PM CST reply actions
John Saunders:
“A lot of people believe Nebraska can upset Texas.” Doosh.
Cale Self
University of West Georgia
allhailcale.blogspot.com
o/t
i can’t stand listening to people practice the guitar, especially when im trying to watch football and they insist on playing in the living room…
/vent
by longhornscardinals on Nov 27, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions
Chizik's blitzes looks just like they did here at Texas
Linebackers flying recklessly into lineman and not getting any pressure.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
But how can that be
Game of the century!!! /CBS
They will run it
kills off the time for Auburn to have a scoring drive. I dont know whats worse, settling for 3 with 40 seconds less, or going down 6-7 with 40 seconds more.
Texas Swagger
Is it too soon to thank Saban
for sitting Ingram in the Iron Bowl thereby ripping the Heisman from his grasp?
I'd give my right arm to be ambidexterous.
If we beat Nebraska and Colt goes for 250/2 tds then no its not too soon
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Les Miles thinks Auburn's clock management sucks.
3/19/2009 - Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
a draw play with 30 seconds left? REALLY? wow
3/19/2009 - Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
You have to
throw the ball down the field for at least 10 yards (or make sure your WR can get 10 on his own)
You've got to be kidding me
1:30 is an eternity for a good team that knows how to run a hurry up offense. Chizik looking very flustered over there.
the man, the myth, the legend.
Malzahn was awful in the second half
Just awful.
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 27, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
He really, really doesn't trust his players to make plays
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Nov 27, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
put flutie in!
3/19/2009 - Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
what do you want to bet
that tomorrow morning there’s virtually zero articles questioning Bama’s validity in the national championship picture like there were this morning?
Cale Self
University of West Georgia
allhailcale.blogspot.com
Alabama might be just slightly better than Nebraska
by 7Swords of Salat on Nov 27, 2009 5:01 PM CST reply actions
Nebraska is not far from being 12-0
The had a fluke game against ISU
Lost to Va Tech on the last play
And got smashed by Tech…but still they are good team.
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
I don't relly want Nebraska to lose
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Did you know...
That every team on UT’s schedule, except for UTEP, Colorado, and Kansas is bowl eligible this year? (And KU can become eligible if they can beat Mizzou.) I thought we had a weak schedule?
One more lackluster performance by Ingram vs Florida
and it’s back to Colt vs Tebow for the Heisman. A part of me hopes Tebow wins it ala 2005.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 27, 2009 5:14 PM CST reply actions
dismal performance
against a dismal auburn d
by Infield Elephant on Nov 27, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
Man, I'm still really upset about the way Auburn finished that game
Malzahn turned into a giant wimp the last few drives for Auburn, and that two minute drill, if you can even call of that, was an abomination. Do coaches not learn basic math?
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 27, 2009 5:24 PM CST reply actions
Forgive me, I'm confused
Until the very end of the Auburn/Alabama game, I didn’t hear anything about TCU or Cincinnati watching this game with glee (we heard that ALL GAME LONG yesterday). I didn’t hear the CBS announcers hope that the Auburn defense takes out the Alabama QB (almost a quote from the ESPN guys – hoping that Colt would get taken out of the game). I didn’t hear that Auburn’s quarterback was the greatest in the history of football (cf. ESPN’s constant yammering that Johnson was the next coming of Tebow, who is, in fact, Christ).
After Texas wins, I heard two basic things: (1) Texas should drop in the polls, because they should have really blown A&M out, and (2) if it weren’t for McCoy, Texas would have lost. I guess the people suggesting that Texas should drop just pushed us to #2 since the Auburn/Alabama game was much closer than the Texas game (and Texas was only behind for a couple of minutes in the first quarter) — especially since Alabama had to come from behind. I also guess that quarterbacks aren’t an integral part of anyone’s team, so having the most accurate QB in the history of the game (with the most wins) is pure happenstance.
Is this simple anti-Texas BS, or can any of this be justified?
Hook ’em, dammit.
CBS and ESPN is really banking on Texas falling giving TCU or Cincy a shot at the title game. We’re in the way right now and it’s eating at them. A heavily favored Texas struggles against an in-state rival on their home turf for a 10 point victory. On the flip side Alabama was also heavily favored, but they showed grit and determination coming back from 14 down to beat their in-state rival by 6 when their Heisman candidate RB is held to 32 yards. I guess in the SEC those 32 yards = 155 yards and 3 TDs in the Big 12 so it’s all good, bleh.
Let the haters hate, as long as the Horns handle their business and keep winning they can’t do anything about it.
On the bright side, the ESPN team for the Backyard Brawl said the Heisman is Colt's
The flashed the numbers for Ingram and McCoy up on the screen, and even without looking at Colt’s rushing numbers (which were almost six times those of Ingram’s), they reached the obvious conclusion that Colt wins out over Ingram at this point. Of course there’s another week to go, but I think Colt can definitely wrap it up with at least a solid performance and victory next Saturday. Ingram would have to carry the Tide on his back with a huge game-winning performance to wrest control back.
The one troubling factor is that the SEC love right now is currently split between Tebow and Ingram. If Ingram fades, Tebow gets more of it, so he could actually become the weakest Heisman winner in more than a decade.
by burntorangehorn on Nov 27, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions
Case (for his brother) Closed!
2 teams fighting their in-state rival. Both teams on the road in a hostile environment. Both teams receiving a fight tougher than they ever imagined. Stakes incredibly high – a loss costing them a shot at the MNC. One Heisman contender passes, runs, punts, and leads his team to victory with a passion. The other Heisman contender sits on the bench with his 2 ypc while his backup tries to pull out the game. Now who should win the Heisman? Obviously Colt is the Heisman winner.
Wow
Can’t believe WVU pulled off the win. I had been hoping for a 10-1 Pitt vs. 11-0 Cincinnati next week, but no such luck. Congrats to Bill Stewart, who doesn’t have his team playing quite like Rodriguez did, but is really a much better guy to have working with those kids. It’s always nice to see him do well.
by burntorangehorn on Nov 27, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions
Don't look now
but after Boise St. went up 27-3 on Nevada, the Wolfpack scored two unanswered touchdowns (one missed the extra point) to make it 27-16 at halftime.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 27, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions
Greetings, Horns fans!
Enjoyed the neutral take on the Bama-au game. I know this thread is 2 days dead, but I thought I would throw a couple of things out there:
1) Ingram was not ‘pulled in the clutch’ as suggested by some. He was injured late in the 4th.
2) Richardson has seen significant playing time pretty much all season long no matter the situation. You are correct, though-there is not that much of a drop-off, if any, when Richardson is spelling Ingram.
3) Concerning the ‘Alabama is just a little better than Nebraska’ comment. I had the same thought about y’all while watching the TX-A&M game (very Arkansas-like: can score points, but no running game or defense). I guess it all depends on which games you watch.
Hopefully, we’ll find out for sure in Pasadena. Good luck with the ’huskers! Roll Tide!
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