Pre-Game Game Day Open Thread
by 6th street on Sep 5, 2009 11:24 AM CDT
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PrintThought we could use someplace to chat about the early games today. Theres some interesting games to kick things off.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule
Ohio St and Navy looks to be a good one from the early going.
Tim Brewster's Minnesota ballclub is taking on the fighting Greg Paulus' of Syracuse.
Penn St is taking on an overmatched Akron team.
And, everyone's favorite new head coach, Lane Kiffin, is taking on Western KY.
Its great to have college ball back on Saturdays....
Hook 'Em!
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Ohio St
Defense looks rather uninspiring. Navy just went on a long 7 minute drive down the field, converting on several 3rd downs, throwing the ball only 3 or 4 times. Tied up 7-7 now, it looks like it might be a long day for the buckeyes if they cant figure out the triple option navy offense.
Ohio St.
Not having much problem moving down the field though. In the red zone now.
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
Navy get stop on 3rd down
Ohio St going to settle for 3. OSU 10 – Navy 7. 2:00 left in 1st Qt
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im cursing myself
i took the suckeyes at -22 to cover. the way Navy’s offense ate up the clock in the first quarter and put up 7, its not looking promising now.
I think you're gonna be safe
OSU does this EVERY year in their opener. Sluggish in 1st quarter, then ends up winning by 40.
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
'throwing the ball only 3 or 4 times'
It puts a little tear in my eye to know that there are still offenses out there that are run-dominant.
Anyone have any idea why it’s mostly the Services that play this style? Does there come a time when so many teams are running the spread that everything just reverts to smashmouth running?
Navy
had a game last year where they didnt throw the ball even once. I think it may have been against SMU.
The service academies are to small
up front to really have any kind of pass protection. So they make up for it by just trying to wear you out and smash the ball down your throat. I will say this for the academies, they are by far the best conditioned teams in the country.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That’s right. There are weight standards, and a guy can’t conform to weight standards and still have what’s considered effective lineman size. I believe the USAFA and USNA are more flexible on weight than USMA is, which didn’t really surprise me to hear, as flexibility never has been the army’s strong suit, but none of them really let a kid build toward 300lbs. Plus they don’t get those high-end recruits anymore, and they also have far more responsibilities in their daily routines than football players at any other school.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Another factor is that defenses just don't have much experience with wishbone/triple option offenses anymore.
Aside from the first game, most opponents have a short week to prepare for a triple option, which gives a solid advantage of the service teams.
Side note...
Rod Wright cut today by the Dolphins
Northern Iowa is giving Iowa
all kinds of problems right now. Up 10-3 with only about a minute left in the first half.
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disappointing
OSU is a little underwhelming at this point. The offensive line looks mediocre, struggling to pick up Navy’s outside rushers. Good thing Pryor is mobile.
I think they’re going to struggle next week with USC.
Yeah as much as I hate the Trojans
I am just not sure that OSU is going to be able to win that game. I know it is at home, but I will say this about Pete Carroll his team knows how to win. Fortunately for all of us Trojan haters, USC gets owned by somebody in their conference.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant to say know how to win the premier games.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Syracuse
Paulus looks good for the Orangemen. he looks mechanically really solid…not making mistakes, just taking what the defense has given him.
Dont look now, but the Orange have just taken a 20-14 lead with about a minute left in the half.
I know this has probably been asked a million times already but does anyone know any way for someone out of area (Pennsylvania) to watch this game tonight
You can get it on PPV if you have DirecTV
or you can get on Texassports.com and keep up with it on Gametracker. Not to mention there will be plenty of guys on here tonight to give play by play.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Me personally I will be on here
and gametracker at the same time.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
there are 2 chapters of Texas Exes in PA
one is in Philly, and the other is in western PA. I dont know if you are close to either of those, but there is a good bet that both chapters have sponsor bars where they watch the game at and they have already purchased the game. Thats what I am doing here in Dallas. see the link below and scroll down to the PA section. I believe it shows both having a website link.
http://www.texasexes.org/chapters/find_chapter.asp
If this isnt possible, then there is a chance the game will be streamed online at www.justin.tv Its not a guarantee, but someone that has the PPV feed may end up streaming it. just go to the website, type in “Texas” or “longhorns” in the search page around game time and see if any streaming feeds pop up. If you check in the game-day thread later tonight, someone likely will have posted a streaming link if one exists.
Outside of that, you can follow on the gametracker or find the radio link and listen along.
my bad
i just checked both of those PA texas exes links and it appears that neither has a sponsor bar televising the game. you may be SOL, short of paying the $40 bones for the game on your own, or watching online if a streaming link pops up.
According to the guys at halftime on ESPN
Sam Bradford scored 70 gajillion touchdowns last year. I am just curious how many of the td’s came while classless bob was running up the score.
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they looked sloppy early on though with 2 turnovers
i wouldnt be surprised if that team is undisciplined all year long, much like their young head coach.
I dont know
Their defense is all over the place and one of the TO was a tipped ball. Crompton has looked pretty good though. Throwing more to spots and looks better than last year.
I understand it is Western Kentucky, but they didnt move the ball this well all year last year.
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Wow
Navy driving and controlling the clock in the 3rd Quarter.
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
Middies are working on making a game of it.
Liberty is pushing back against WVU. That’d be a huge embarrassment for the Big East and WVU. It’s still a little bit hard to root for Liberty, though.
TOUCHDOWN MIDDIES!
Thanks for putting up thread
I’m in Oregon for a wedding. Haven’t been sucker-punched yet, but I didn’t get a chance to do this week’s TV schedule.
You ain't hurt.
by Peter Bean on Sep 5, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
TD!
There ya go. Missed PAT. That could come back to haunt ya. ;)
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
WOW
NAVY with a DEEP TD pass. 85 yards! 20-29 pending PAT
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
If Ohio State plays like this next week
Freshman QB or no, USC is going to embarrass them again.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
Unbelieveable!
Pick by Navy. 4 minutes left. down by 8
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
Horrible play...
I forgot. That’s why you’re navy.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
I could be wrong, but going back to their bread’n’butter might’ve been a great idea.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Think OSU was might have been peekeing just
a little bit to next week. Either Tressell is going to have them prepared for next week or they are going to get blown out by USC.
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Remember last season
They looked bad against Ohio, and then they got thrashed by USC. It might be the same thing, except this time it’s at the Horseshoe. That’s the ONLY reason why I think OSU has a chance.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
no he's not overrated
Their O-line isn’t all that great. Thats all.
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
He’s fine at running, but the kid can’t read the field for sour apples. That pick was ridiculous, and his escape ability was pretty much all he had going for him today.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Well for those of you stuck in ACC country
we get to see if Griffin is all the hype, here in about 30 minutes.
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Robert Griffin and Zac Robinson both.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I am going against Okie Lite
I could care less about that whole conference vs. conference stuff, that is the game that scares me the most on the entire schedule. I do not want a repeat of what happened in Lubbock last year. I think them getting beat by Georgia at home will be a good start.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeez what is going on with the Big 10
Iowa is barely holding on against Northern Iowa
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It has become the MAC, upper division.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
And Michigan does not have a mme this afternoon against W. Michigan
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s practically a conference game for them right now.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
that is suppose to say gimme
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep, it’s on Big Ten Network right now. 3rd and 9, five wide.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Converts! :29 to go, on about the Iowa 40.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoops…Iowa 35. Then they picked up seven on first down, and converted to the 23 on second down.
Currently seven seconds to go, on the Iowa 23. They’re probably going to take one shot and then kick it.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Just saying thanks!
Hey folks, I’m in Southern Sudan right now, and ESPN international is showing US Open coverage and has no plans to show any football. Y’all’s updates, on all the games, are really helping to ease the pain of being out of the country on opening weekend.
Look alive over there and come back safe
Are you able to get the CBS Sportsline radio broadcast tonight?
Crossing my fingers.
We’re on a satellite connection that’s been on the fritz already today, but things seem to be running smooth for now. If nothing else, I’ll just have to read the gameday thread in the morning! Thanks for the kind words.
Fail.
Why did I have a feeling that would happen.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
holy crap the hawkeyes blocked the field goal. it is already starting
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Since it didn't cross the line.
Goodness. They might win this now.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
i cannot believe that, for all of us cowboy fans, that brings
back some memories, well sort of.
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He was probably thinking about snorting a certain drug
off a stripper that night and forgot what he was doing.
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Can't blame the refs though
That was the right call.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep. Here’s hoping Iowa State puts it together against him next week.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, I didn’t notice the Michael Vick homage by Pryor until they showed this highlight.
Okay, now I really dislike that kid.
He had welcome back vick on the blackout tape on his face. You know, where tebow puts his john 3:16s.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
For those who want to watch, it’s on the Ocho Deuce.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
If Syracuse pulls this one off
talk about a huge turnaround for that program
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Damn I am so pissed I have to watch Wake Forest/Baylor
instead of Ok. St./Georgia.
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Cause the wife andI just bought a house
so I do not get Gameplan this year.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant I figured they’d both be available, depending on where you live. Are you not in TX?
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope it is Illinois and the fupaless Missouri Tigers
by the way Daniel and his fupa were cut by the Redskins today.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s still the cuse-minny game. Not sure which one I’ll actually see once that’s over, but it’s either diet oke or michiga—wmu.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Baylor is sporting some new uni's this year.
Went away from the gold helmets and now have white.
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Yep, dimecoverage reported that in a Bevo Daily Roundup post earlier
They have a few flavors this year ala Oregon.
does that include sucker punches.
Griffin is starting off hot. has baylor in the red zone in 4 plays.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
when have they ever looked good?
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
True.
But I was looking forward to see if Bill Young has improved things at all.
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Griffin makes a great throw and Baylor is up a touchdown already.
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Paulus on the road at Penn St. next week,
probably going to be slaughtered
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Just in case ya'll havent heard...
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/index.html
Collins, Scott, and Beasley out for tonite….possibly season. Academically Ineligible
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
sucks I know
damn NCAA and their grades requirements. Don’t they realize we’re only here to kick bitches?
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
Great the football gods are not smiling as I am stuck with the Michigan game.
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Baylor in White?
Why does Baylor look like Southlake Carroll?
by LonghornLostinLA on Sep 5, 2009 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Thank you sir.
Baylor, the Oregon of the Big 12?
by LonghornLostinLA on Sep 5, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Um...
Why is the Michigan game on? I’m in freaking Texas.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
My exact sentiments.
I want to watch fucking Baylor. So pissed off right now.
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll trade you so I can watch Okie St. and Georgia
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Baylor on ESPN360.com
You guys can’t watch on there?
by LonghornLostinLA on Sep 5, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
I've got Time Warner Roadrunner.
ESPN360 says Time Warner isn’t a compatible ISP.
I cried.
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm really not that confident in Okie Lite's chances
Too much crap happened to them this week.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
UGA went 80 yards in just 10 plays?
How many plays would the average 80 yard drive take. That doesn’t seem very low to me.
Atleast
you guys arent paying for the gameplan and getting the same game that is on ABC. WTF! Not to mention, I have already had to be on the phone 3 times with comcast to figure out why every 15 minutes I have to turn off and then turn back on my cable box before I can get the gameplan channels. F!
The "Big Bang" was actually a Will Muschamp chestbump......with the Earth!
Well they are a bunch of Baptist
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I am using gametracker to, it is not quite up to date, but works.
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by HornsRiverine on Sep 5, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
in two possessions
OSU’s starting field position is their own 5 yard line. Running the ball a lot. 7-0 GA with 1:49 left in 1st quarter.
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Bryant just almost had his head taken off
the safety came over and drilled him!
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That P Taylor (xfer DT from PSU) for BU is a MAN! Huge presence up front.
Chris will have his hands full for sure.
FYI
I am in Austin and am getting the Baylor game on the ABC weather channel (KVUE2).
USC fumbles.
SJSU recovers at the USC 40 or so.
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
2-3 for 21 yards so far.
But USC can’t hold onto the ball. 2 turnovers already (none by Barkley)
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
My remote skills are rusty
I am slow flipping between channels.
Georgia got lucky Bryant lost his footing
He would have gone flying down the sideline.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
As I recall.
They mentioned they were Big XII officials close to the beginning of the game.
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
They stop calling holding
When it’s Big 12 vs. Big 12.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Very poor reaction from the guard.
It looked like he was expecting help behind him.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
Lou Holtz wasn't joking about ND.
It may only be Nevada, but they certainly look impressive (for ND). Up 20-0 in the first half.
just heard...
Chris Ogbonnaya cut by the Rams
Terrible news.
I hope he can succeed somewhere. One of my favorite Longhorns.
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Okie St. with 9 penalties halfway through the 2nd quarter.
Impressive. I hope we can execute with a little more efficiency.
Big 12 Offenses
They are not impressing so far.
For how sloppy OSU is playing
They’re down by only 7.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Just woke up
Where did the Okie Lite offense go?
by LonghornLostinLA on Sep 5, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
Kickers
Well it was a 45 yarder on the road after 3 timeouts.
by LonghornLostinLA on Sep 5, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Huge mistake.
This might be the breakthrough OSU needs.
Their defense has played well after the first drive, no question.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Georgia fumbles with 2 min left in the 1st half.
Ok. St. recovers, plus extra yardage on dead ball personal foul on Georgia.
I'm not a big fan of the fade.
But if you have Dez Bryant, you might want to take at least one shot on first or second down…
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
Georgia coughs it up
OSU gets the ball 1st and goal after a 15-yd penalty, but can’t get it in in their 1st 3 attempts.
Excellent run D by Georgia, looks like OSU will settle for 3.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
Not sure if this is a good idea...
But if they score, then Gundy looks tough.
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Baylor...
Funky fresh, dressed to impress, ready to party – touchdown.
by LonghornLostinLA on Sep 5, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
Pokes are working on another drive. Threw an outside pass to Bryant that nearly ended up a touchdown.
USC has 4 rushing TDs
by 3 different running backs. Wish we can get that kind of production from McGee/Fozzy/Johnson
by goingforthecorner on Sep 5, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
Once again another 4th down situation for OSU
another solid goal-line stand by the Bulldogs
by goingforthecorner on Sep 5, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
looks ike a nice spot
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Who is Ernest Smith with that passing TD?
I’m loving Baylor already.
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Baylor picking these up on the ground, thru th air? Griffin? Who?
details people!!!!
2 passing and 1 rushing.
The latest was a passing TD from Ernest Smith (whoever he is).
by HornPossessed on Sep 5, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Earnest Smith passed for a touchdown.
I do wish they’d let Griffin run wild. I’m starting him on my fantasy team this week.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 5, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
UGA looks frustrated
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Notre Dame up 35-0
let the over reactionary praise begin. Clausen put up Heisman type numbers.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 5, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
USC up 42-3
Pretty good debut from Barkley. 15-19 for 233 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
by goingforthecorner on Sep 5, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Huge sack for OSU, forces a turnover
OSU defense looking real good. Either that or GA’s offense is horrendous.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 5, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
Horns
Where can I watch an illegal stream of the game? anyone, anyone?
by LonghornLostinLA on Sep 5, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions
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