Football Saturday Open Thread
by Peter Bean on Dec 5, 2009 9:00 AM CST
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| TIME | GAME | TV | LINE |
| 11:00 | Cincinnati at Pittsburgh |
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CINCY -2 |
| 11:00 | West Virginia at Rutgers |
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RU -2 |
| 11:00 | Houston v. East Carolina [C-USA Championship] |
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UH -2.5 |
| 2:30 | Arizona at USC |
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USC -7 |
| 3:00 | Florida v. Alabama [SEC Championship] |
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UF -5 |
| 7:00 | Nebraska v. Texas [Big 12 Championship] |
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TX-14 |
| 7:00 | Georgia Tech v. Clemson [ACC Championship] |
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PICK |
| 7:00 | USF at Connecticut |
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UCONN -7.5 |
| 10:30 | Wisconsin at Hawaii |
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UW -12 |
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Having to work the first part of the day, into the SEC game. My stomach is turning over and I can’t focus on anything. I’m glad we’ve got a night game, but I may very well pass out by then. Bring it on already so I can rest for a few weeks.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 9:09 AM CST reply actions
Strangely...
I’m not nervous. I think it must be my faith in Colt’s decision making and Coach Boom’s adjustment capability.
Let’s hope all our boys come ready to play and fired up. I want to see Husker helmets rolling around the field.
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
by UT2001 on Dec 5, 2009 9:28 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
It is strange
Everything tells me that I need not worry or be nervous, but I still get that gut wrench in the 24 hrs to a week prior to games like this.
I too have faith in these guys. As long as Team Boom and the Goon Squad resemble the first 11 games, I expect the rolling of said helmets.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
Defensive Performance against Aggies = Huge Plus Today
I could be crazy – but the Aggie defensive effort will create an intensity that will rain down on the Huskers all day.
no doubt
I can’t imagine anyone allowing a repeat. They will most def be fired up. I want to see explosions and hear pops on tv.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
Pat Forde
just dropped Muschamp’s name as a Notre Dame HC candidate. Dickweed.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 9:29 AM CST reply actions
creating stories
I think the media is hurting for storylines this year, so they perpetuate these stories without any support. They disregard coaches coming out and denying interest. On the other hand, it’s certainly not uncommon for coaches to say on thing and do another, unfortunately.
On a completely different note, why is it that ESPN reports speak sooooo slowly during their sign off?
—I..n……..M…a..i..n..e………………, I’mmmm …………………A..r…c…t…i…c…l…o..n..g…h…o..r…n…….., B…O…NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.
Hook'em!!
by ArcticLonghorn on Dec 5, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
Not Good Fit For Will
That is not the right job for a DC to jump into. Too much of a media circus, too complex politics, national recruiting efforts to direct – think Will not be the guy there. However, I do not feel he will replace Mack – just too much money to be made and Mack is not going anywhere. Mack is getting better every year, energy level higher every year – I am guessing he has at least 5-10 years left. Will headed to Georgia in 2011 to succeed Richt. Richt fired the coordinators this year, another bad year and his head gets chopped. Saban to Bama, Kiffin to Tenn has Ga teetering on the edge of irrelevance.
Desmond Howard Leaves Colt off of Heisman Ballot
Figures one of the least deserving winners (over Peyton Manning?) of all time would not get it right.
Charles Woodson won over Peyton Manning
Don’t know who Howard won over, but he had the highest margin of victory ever at that time.
I have gotten so sick of the Tebow fest on ESPN
that I am now watching EPL..
Villa 1 Stoke 0
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
think i just threw up a little in my mouth
will we see as much of Colt prior to Big XII?
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 10:01 AM CST reply actions
I am so sick of this that I hope FL gets blown out and Tebow gets crippled the first play
This is getting ridiculous…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
yeah...
I am curious what they would do for media coverage if he got knocked out? It is pretty obvious that the entire set of stock productions for the entire game will have a Tebow flavor. If Tebow is out they either have to use the stuff they have prepared for Bama or just go with dead air.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
or a whole lot of sideline shots of Tebow… less attention on the game. And then of course Bama only won because he was out.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions
Really Think Colt Beats Media Machine for the Heisman
I think finishing as the all time winningnest QB and most accurate of all time will resonate.
You would think so...
But I’ve heard numerous “unbiased reporters” say that tebows best quality is that he is an ultimate winner..sure he wins alot but ultimate means most so hopefully your right
by jacobb23 on Dec 5, 2009 11:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
not prepared to do this, but in the same spirit of our drinking game with mention of roommates, fathers, brothers, etc., how ugly could it get with CBS mention of missionary, bible verse, roommates, the speech, etc.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 10:16 AM CST reply actions
Anyone want to work on the rules for tonight's game?
Drink on :
Roommates
Brothers
Heisman
Nebraska history
Texas 70-3 blowout of CU
Tebow
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
throwing tebow into tonight’s game, eh? may be frequent.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions
why not
I am at the point that every time I hear them talk about Tebow now I want to drink anyways…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
can’t play this game if it’s UT/UF in pasadena
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
no... we would die
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
He'll say something to get himself in the news, just because
by Hopkins Horn on Dec 5, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Give Him Some Props for not dodging coaching edge question.
Picked Saban over Meyer. I would have gone the other way – can get your ass kicked by Gators every year – Bama only 2 of 4.
I love
that he said that openly. I love to see the hate spew over even when their team is not good
Not Popular Opinion But
SEC in a league of their own. Beating either of these teams will require a herculean effort.
yeah
but only one q can take the snaps, thank you Mark May.
All the anticipation over a NU upset
Might actually help Texas with public opinion if it’s a blowout, right? 3 weeks ago no one thought this would even be close, but BCS chaos-mongering lulled many into believing Nebraska has a very good chance. Which should make a hefty game by McCoy much more convincing, if it happens.
On the one hand
appreciate the 4letter giving Corso a chance to continue his head gear picks, but on the other hand, it is difficult to watch the guy struggle with his post-stroke communication handicap. Give ’em hell, Lee. We are all pulling for you.
"We don't freestyle Texas Fight, big boy." - Coach Brown
Thank the lord that is over with
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
I Give Kiffin Credit
He has to make a splash in every way possible to try to catch the Gators. He is really doing a nice job there. He will drive Georgia out of the number 2 slot in the east.
One of my favorite thing about living in SoCal
It’s December, I’m in my shorts, and I get to watch a lot of snowy football from the rest of the country
Best Thing Bout Cincy Pitt
Matt Millen at their game – that means we don’t have to put up with that azz
best thing for me is the snow
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Pelini in earlier interview w/ Salters
Said he expects to win by stopping Texas’ running game. Think we’ll try? Can Tre get the good blocks?
I think we’ll see Colt dance more than anything.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 11:20 AM CST reply actions
Lewis all 12 touches on the TD drive
11 rushed 51yds and a TD and a 5 yd catch
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
MEMORANDUM
To: Ron Franklin
From: Director of Content, ESPN
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Re: Written Notice
Ron, as you are aware, our policy regarding personal bias as defined in Corporate Policy 12.2-B.13 clearly states that “…announcers may not under any circumstances positively promote or pay tribute to any person(s), places(s), or thing(s) in the State of Texas while on air. Failure to abide by this policy will result in (a) a written warning. Subsequent violations of this policy will result in (b) public humiliation followed shortly thereafter by © termination of employment.”
Be advised this is your written warning. Please suspend your practice of blatant Texas high-school references during your broadcasts.
Herr Director
e/b cc: M. Hoge
"We don't freestyle Texas Fight, big boy." - Coach Brown
The latest Stoops ND rumor from a mizzou guy on OB
I am at the point I just start laughing at these now…
Terms I’ve heard floated:
6.5 million a year
6 year contract
complete control over player discipline
JUCO transfers will be allowed as well some marginal acedemic cases
Stoops has been silent the last couple of days. He was able to fend off Sooner Nation early in the week with his non-denial denials.
OU will not know what hit them SOONER than later. The move will be quick and decisive. It will go from mocking people who think he is leaving to ND to OMG he left.
It is time to start looking for a new coach Boomer.
MIZ ZOU!
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Whitlock likes the horns a lot today.
WhitlockJason
Tweeples, here’s my Whit-LOCKS of the day: Fresno State on ML, Cincy -2, Fla. -5, and my pay-your-mortgage pick: Texas in a romp.
3/19/2009 - Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Frogs getting the first half of their daily double so far
by Hopkins Horn on Dec 5, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder if ABC . . .
. . . will gather a bunch of TCU players/coaches in a room tonight and put a camera on them as they watch our game
by Hopkins Horn on Dec 5, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions
Why is the boring run run run ......
Beat down of the flashy pass oriented Cincinnati starting to bother me ?
Can't get enough of that cowbell !!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 5, 2009 12:25 PM CST reply actions
Cinci has no D
UT does
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
wow
blocked punt. cincy not looking good at all.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 12:26 PM CST reply actions
You'd think.
Collaros is better on the shorter passes though, so it’ll be harder for Cincy to come from behind quick enough with him. Still easier than if Pike keeps throwing INTs, though, so BK really should make the switch.
Hey, they're playing for the big one right now!
The Big East title!
by Hopkins Horn on Dec 5, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
wow
how clutch was that kickoff return for Cincy
tables turning?
Pitt now playing as bad as Cincy was
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 12:36 PM CST reply actions
Damn
In the other big game of the day, Hopkins just fell behind 12-0 in the third quarter of their DIII quarterfinal.
Everyone else is following this one as well, right? :)
It's like a game you'd play growing up . . .
. . . and the same guy is QB for both teams. And that QB is Chris Simms.
by Hopkins Horn on Dec 5, 2009 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
nightmare brewing for the Bowties
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
yeah, watching half-time
espn’s studio personality just said “it’s hard to argue that alabama and florida don’t have the two best defenses in the country”.
i guess that’s true if you don’t look at things like statistics through 12 games and stuff like that….
Not goin to happen. I read on espn sun bowl head would honor b stoops request not to play zona
by MJY6087 on Dec 5, 2009 1:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I would be drunk already if we runnung GDT rules on the half time shows
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
gameday did some, but it's been all Tebow.
Just imagine Verne and CBS this afternoon. Will be over the top I’m sure.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions
Dion Lewis
Very impressed today, but 33 carries for just over 110 yards, not exactly Barry Sanders as the was being suggested earlier
What Millen meant
Is that if he was a gm he would draft him and pay him as if he was Barry Sanders
by realmccoy on Dec 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
What is the BCS order?
Sugar, fiesta, then what?
by Texas Wahoo on Dec 5, 2009 1:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
General projections
If GT wins tonight, it’s generally believed that the bowls would be:
Sugar: SEC-Big East
Orange: GT-TCU
Fiesta: Big 10-Boise
Not sure what order. The complication which emerges with a Clemson victory, though, is that it would set up an unwanted and unnecessary rematch between TCU and Clemson.
That would probably shift the bowls to:
Sugar: SEC-TCU
Orange: Clemson-Big East
Fiesta: Boise-Big 10
Apparently, there’s very little chance of the Fiesta taking the Big East winner, particularly Pitt, unless they absolutely have to, since there’s some lingering resentment about the 45 fans Pitt brought to Tempe five years ago.
This Pitt-Cinci game ...
It is like Pitt doesn’t want to win
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
tony romo though the hold on the extra point was excellent.
3/19/2009 - Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Great game going on
Hoping Pitt will drive down and score!
"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.
Anyone think Cinci will score?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
blew the XP
I will laugh if Cinci wins by 1
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Weird
in the UH/ECU and CINN/PIT game, there have been 5 combined extra point attempts that were either no good or botched.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 5, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions
what a game
I want no similar drama this evening.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Did Cincy let Pitt score their last TD . . .
. . . in order to have enough time left on the clock for a comeback?
That holder
Is going to hide under a rock all Christmas break.
by TheElusiveShadow on Dec 5, 2009 2:37 PM CST reply actions
Lol
What pathetic coaches at Pitt. Fourth down and 10 and you call playaction? Lol. So much fail. That’s why you’re Pitt.
by TheElusiveShadow on Dec 5, 2009 2:38 PM CST reply actions
wasn't impressed with either of those teams
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 2:46 PM CST reply actions
Pitt is not...
a smart football team…
Between the end of the first half, and the end of the second, just how many incredibly dumb mistakes did they make? Yikes…
Pitt pretty much choked this one away
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
ah... I don't know if that's really fair...
he is a true freshman, after all. He could end up pretty scary in a couple of years.
Did you watch ESPN during the 1st half of the season?
Matt Barkley was the 2nd coming of Tebow. They all said how he was playing way beyond his years. He was majorly hyped through the first half of the season before USC imploded. Sure, he could improve, but he was overrated and overhyped this year.
yeah, ok, that's fair...
he was certainly overhyped. The “epic” drive against Ohio State, where he basically gave the ball to McKnight and let him take the team on his shoulders… only to get all the credit for “leading” the drive. I guess he deserved credit for not fumbling the snap or the handoff, but…
I just think we tend to pile on a little unfairly, he certainly showed some good stuff, and like I said, he is a freshman. And he’s no more over-credited than Tebow, at least…
loving cbs highlights-of-the-season video
cbs is trying hard to convince America that Texas does not exist.
yep
i saw AW hit on Bradford, that’s it
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
I loved the montage
Exciting final second play, exciting final second play, exciting final second play, Tim Tebow walking, Tim Tebow walking…
Exactly!
I counted only one 1/2 second clip of Texas during that three minute compilation. cbs and the sec, I guess I shouldn’t expect anything more.
"All the white meat is gone. There's nothin' but necks on the platter." Darrell K. Royal
So, if Arizona pulls off the "upset"
does that put USC in the sun for a rematch of a hilarious title game for the ages?
Tebow walking with the bouquet of flowers
makes my sides hurt.
"All the white meat is gone. There's nothin' but necks on the platter." Darrell K. Royal
Is it bad to say that I am considering to muting this one?
and just turning on some music or something
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
I'm considering studying instead
and just checking what’s happening every 20 minutes or so. I don’t think I can stand it.
i do that...
all the time these days. very, very few tolerable announcers on television. i envy those of you who will be able to listen to Austin AM radio with the game on mute tonight.
Sickening
Some obnoxious members of my law school class are also UF/Bama alums. They are having a gamewatch party today. An excerpt from the facebook event description:
“Come watch the real National Ch—er, the SEC Championship Game with some obnoxious fans, featuring the two best teams in the nation playing for the right to play in the BCS National Championship Game.”
Makes me want to punch kittens.
come on bama
monkey stomp FL…
But do it with Ingram on the bench
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Witness a Tebow Miracle
http://getbehindjesus.net/SeeHim.html
ROLLLLLLL TIDE
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
Tom Landry
Angus McDouglas
Witness a mircle and see Tebow on his ASS!!!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
Tom Landry
read somewhere that Smart may replace Kelly, should he go to ND
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
I am going tolaugh when Bama marches up and down on FL
with the spread with McElroy lighting them up
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Forget the contest,
it’s obvious now that McElroy deserves the Heisman. I’m sending in my ballot at the half.
Hang on
McCoy has not even touched the field.
He has another day like aTm and its all his,
But I will take another NC over a Heisman anyday.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
Tom Landry
it is much easier for him to just say Tebow
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
I remember him . . .
. . . from his “Bowling For Dollars” days with WFAA in Dallas in the mid-70s.
Yeah, I’m dating myself.
Vern's microstrokes kick in if the nameTebow isn't in a sentence.
"All the white meat is gone. There's nothin' but necks on the platter." Darrell K. Royal
Anyone notice USC didn't sell out the
Collesuim on senior day?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
They made a huge mistake when they scheduled the game
at the same time as a wine-tasting across town.
it wasn't even close
it’s like, sc football is soooo 2004.
I hear Will Ferrell was on the sidelines of the Civil War
and is now going all out buying Oregon gear for the Rose Bowl
Jesus had to humble Himself and suffer
before He could return victorious and triumphant for the good of humanity.
LOL it is goign to be a long day for FL
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – Tim Tebow
SEC Diamond Moment
makes me cry every time.
"All the white meat is gone. There's nothin' but necks on the platter." Darrell K. Royal
VY is making a point
he will win that game
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
Tom Landry
we are wearing all white tonight
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
Tom Landry
I think
we’re the road team, so our traditional road uni’s
McElroy is getting a lot of time to throw
Dunlap loss is hurting the Tebows
by 7Swords of Salat on Dec 5, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions
Wow
Bama is looking good.
Texas will match up better with Bama
ROLLLLL TIDE
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
Tom Landry
The spread hurts Fl
no way to FL to scheme to stack the run if they have to respect the pass from the spread
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
"was that a fumble or a forward pass?" ?????
by 7Swords of Salat on Dec 5, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
Wife's family is huge Bama.
I want in-law blood.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
Bama I guess
but I’d be okay with either. Florida is looking very beatable, and I’d love to destroy Jebow.
and just wow
Florida is getting punched in the mouth
we did
in 05 and it worked out pretty well for us I say. I’m superstitious, if I can get a repeat of 05 then I’ll take it
good Lord, no
but it would make our victory that much sweeter
by 7Swords of Salat on Dec 5, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
i didn't know urban meyer has a subarachnoid cyst...
just read that in SI, his head might really explode on the sideline.
Are we waking up God in this early?
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
Tom Landry
Luckily, my wife is UT alum, so we’re good there. We’ve been talking about “what if” in our 8 yrs of marriage, so we’ve been pulling for them all year. If it happens though – I won’t be speaking to the in-laws for a month.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 5, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
Tebow has worked up a new gameplan on stone tablets ......behold
Can't get enough of that cowbell !!!