Auburn Vs. Oregon: National Championship Game Preview & Open Thread
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 10, 2011 3:00 PM CST
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Sometimes the BCS works, sometimes it doesn't. Aside from angry TCU fans who believe their undefeated season should have afforded the Horned Frogs a shot at the crystal football, it's difficult to argue against Oregon and Auburn being the two best teams in the country this season. Besides the matching unblemished records after blazing through two big-time conferences, the two teams flat-out pass the eyeball test.
The narrative revolves heavily around the two offenses and the two men who lead them -- Chip Kelly at Oregon and Gus Malzahn at Auburn. It's also a narrative the revolves around the status of the Heisman Trophy winner, Auburn's Cam Newton, and questions about his eligibility. Since the NCAA and Auburn have decided that Newton will be eligible for the game, as it regards to what will happen on the field in Glendale, it's nothing more than a storyline that the telecast will probably (annoyingly) overemphasize. Newton will play and questions concerning whether Auburn will be able to keep a possible trophy aren't worth having at this point. Moving on.
One complaint about the BCS is that it's difficult for teams ranked lower at the start of the season than those teams entrenched in the top 5. In this case, the system worked out, as for the first time two teams that began outside the top 10 will meet for the national championship.
Once again, though, when the teams take the field in Glendale, it's going to be all about the O. Oregon ranks first in the country in scoring offense at 49.3 points per game and three times scored 60 or more points on opponents who, to use a basketball term, simply got run out of the gym. Even in the notoriously defense-centric SEC, Gus Malzahn's offense managed 43.7 points per game, good for fourth in the country. And that's not a stat padded against the non-con patsies either -- the Tigers dropped 42.7 points a game against the SEC.
Matchups
Oregon offense versus Auburn defense
For Texas fans, watching the Oregon offense can be a bittersweet experience. For answers why, simply take a look at the origins of the starting backfield -- both quarterback Darron Thomas and running back LaMichael James are Texas products passed over by the home state Longhorns. Both have achieved a great deal of success in Eugene.
When Jeremiah Masoli departed the program, observers expected a drop-off at the position. Instead, Thomas quickly developed from a guy considered a raw passer into an efficient and effective quarterback. He's a dual threat who was impressive in a mid-season viewing throwing the football:
Against UCLA, Thomas stood tall in the pocket -- helped by excellent protection by his offensive line -- and delivered accurate balls all over the field, completing his first 10 passes spanning the first 20 minutes of the football. His mechanics, footwork, and release all looked solid and when he did get pressured, he showed a willingness to take hits in order to get the ball out. Thomas also got through his reads with ease, often going to his second, third, or fourth option.
As for James, he's a perfect fit in the up-tempo zone scheme run by Oregon as a one-cut runner who knows how to find the seams and cut-back lanes.
Defensively for Auburn, it's all about defensive tackle Nick Fairley. A disruptive three tech who makes his living in opponent backfields, Fairley had 21 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, and 21 quarterback hurries. He also gained a reputation as a dirty player this season. For Oregon, though, his ability to shoot gaps is a bigger concern and Chip Kelly may make extensive use of the mid-line option -- which reads the three tech defensive tackle -- to take Fairley out of plays.
Strong defensive line play helped Auburn stop the run this season -- tied for 10th in the country -- but it was the pass defense that sometimes resulted in high-scoring shootouts like the games against Arkansas and Kentucky. Ranked 106th in the country, three times the Tiger defense has allowed opponents to average nine or more yards per attempt, including a 300-yard game to Arkansas State and 428 yards by Ryan Mallett against the Razobacks, a game in which the strong-armed Texan had five touchdown passes.
If Darron Thomas can get into a rhythm in the passing game and find targets like Jeff Maehl and tight end David Paulson, it's not hard to imagine the Ducks shredding the suspect Auburn pass defense for some serious yardage.
Advantage: Oregon
Auburn offense versus Oregon defense
For as much attention as Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton received this season -- and deservedly so -- the Auburn offense is about more than Newton's singular talent. It's about pace. To say that Gus Malzahn wrote the book on the no-huddle offense would be to credit him with an invention that is not his, but he did literally write a book about it -- The Hurry-Up, No-Huddle: An Offensive Philosophy.
The evolution for Malzahn has come in the running game. Formerly a spread-n-shred passing guru during his high school coaching days, Malzahn's running game philosophy grew under Todd Graham and Herb Hand at Tulsa. Over the last two years, Malzahn hasn't changed much and so Chris Brown's words still ring true describing Malzahn's running game:
As a preview for this upcoming season I will describe three plays Malzahn can be expected to use at Auburn, none of them particularly revolutionary: the counter, the zone-read with bubble screens as a read, and the power. Each has old roots, though Malzahn will do his best to aid their effectiveness through lots of motions, fakes, and shifts. Expect the tight-ends or H-backs to play a big role in the offense in making key blocks, and also expect to see lots of wide receiver motion, with their either getting the ball on reverses or as pitch men on the option, or merely faking so.
Newton is the engine that makes the offense work. Despite the Vince Young comparisons, Newton is 20 pounds heavier than VY in high school and it shows in his running style -- the big Blinn transfer is just as likely to truck an opponent as juke them, both of which he does well. He's like a freakish combination of Vince Young and Tim Tebow, picking up 1,409 yards and scoring 20 touchdowns. Everything is easier on offense when the quarterback averages over 100 yards per game and nearly six yards per attempt.
As a passer, Newton is probably underappreciated. He doesn't have the same mechanical impurities as Young and has more than adeqaute arm strength. Newton lead the country this season in passer rating at 188.15, higher than both Kellen Moore and Andrew Luck, and he did so by avoiding interceptions (only six on the season) and by leading the country in yards per attempt at 10.5.
Malzahn surrounds Newton with some critical playmakers. Running back Onterio McCalebb is a burner Malzahn works hard to get into space, where he's a threat to take it the distance if he gets an angle on defenders. Perhaps the primary benefactor of the attention paid to Cam Newton by opposing defenses, averaging 8.6 yards per carry. Unlike DJ Monroe, Malzahn actually schemed to get him touches -- 94 on the season.
At the receiver position, Austin native Emory Blake has provided the Tigers with some big plays. Against Louisiana-Monroe, Blake set a school record with a 94-yard touchdown catch. Terrell Zachary can make things happen in the passing game as well, recording an 80-yard touchdown grab of his own, but Darvin Adams is statistically the most impressive of all three, hauling in 48 passes for 909 yards -- almost 19 yards per catch.
Popular conceptions of the Ducks as being a team reliant on their sensational offense are exaggerated -- the defense proved this season that it can keep opponents off the scoreboard. In fact, in Oregon's closest game of the season, it was the defense that came through, giving up little after the opening Cal drive and allowing only 193 total yards all game. Overall, the group ranked an extremely respectable 25th in total defense.
Keep an eye on senior linebacker Casey Matthews defensively for the Ducks. Clay Matthews' son is a playmaking presence on defense and while his 73 total tackles aren't overly impressive, his 13.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and three interceptions are impressive.
Advantage: Auburn
Special Teams
Here's a hint for Auburn as they prepare their gameplan: it might not be a good idea to punt the football to Cliff Harris. The Oregon cornerback averages nearly 20 yards per punt return and took four punts to the house this season -- both marks were tops in the country. The good news for Auburn is that if they decide to kick to Harris, they cover kicks well, giving up only 5.5 yards per return, 21st nationally. Of course, neither team punts much -- only four teams have fewer punts -- and no one expects a punt fest here.
On kickoffs, Oregon is much less explosive, ranking a mediocre 61st nationally, while Auburn allows less than 20 yards per return. The Ducks are even better and will have to slow down Demond Washington, who has a touchdown to his credit this year and picks up 25 per.
If the game does indeed come down to a last-second field goal, both kickers are 75% on the season, but Auburn's Wes Byrum has more experience this season (20 attempts to 12) and overall -- he's a senior and Oregon's Rob Beard is a sophomore. If it comes down to a long attempt, Beard's best effort of the season was a 43-yarder and was poor in the closest game of the season against Cal, missing a 37-yarder and a 48-yarder, his longest attempt of the season. Of course, Byrum hasn't made any over 50 yards either, but has a perfect mark from 40-49 yards.
If it comes down to a game-deciding kick, Byrum seems more likely to come through in the clutch, as he did in the first overtime against Clemson to help keep the Tigers undefeated way back in the middle of September.
Advantage: Auburn
Intangibles/Coaching
There's just something about Cam Newton. The comparisons to Vince Young are easy to make because of the similarities in size and those similarities hold up in leadership abilities. Newton is truly the heart and soul of his team and it shows after emotional victories. Simply put, Newton has the knowledge possessed by great players that he can take over the game when necessary and that kind of knowledge breeds confidence and belief in his teammates.
While Thomas has been good this season it remains to be seen how he will perform under pressure on the big stage -- where it seems like no stretch to assume that Newton can take over the game whenever he wants, the same isn't true of Thomas. His performance under pressure is a question mark.
As a defensive coordinator, Gene Chizik was known at Texas for often waiting until halftime to make adjustments, but this game is more about the offensive minds and their up-tempo attacks. Kelly may get the slight nod because his offense has scored more points. However, it's hard to find much fault in the performance of either Malzahn or Kelly offensive this season. Call it a wash there.
Advantage: Auburn
Prediction: There's no question that this match-up has all the makings of a shootout. Even casual football fans can appreciate the high-powered nature of both offenses and the emphasis of each on running as many plays as possible. However, the Oregon defense deserves credit for keeping points off the board and in a game that could be decided by which defense can force the opposing offense to settle for field goals, the Ducks have the statistical advantage.
In the end, the freakish athleticism and will of Cam Newton will be too much for the Ducks, even though the Tiger defense is extremely questionable.
Auburn 31, Oregon 28
War Eagle.
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What are the odds
that the NCAA suddenly and unexpectedly declares Newton ineligible after his 5th play in the game after a momentum swing?
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
I would just enjoy a good helping of schadenfreude.
Especially since I don’t like Cam Newton.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Clay Mathews son?
He must have had him when he was like 5?
I think you mean younger brother.
The Clay Matthews you're thinking of is Clay Matthews Jr.
who is also Clay Matthew’s son. The Oregon LB and the current Green Bay LB are brothers.
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
Fourth
Didn’t know Newton’s passing numbers were all that. What a freak.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 10, 2011 4:09 PM CST up reply actions
While I'm rooting for Auburn to win
I don’t want Newton to have that VY-esque legendary game, just a decent game.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 4:26 PM CST reply actions
War Eagle!
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
haha
I grew up in Auburn for part of my childhood. Had a lot of good times on campus meeting the whole Bowden family, Charles Barkley, Bo Jackson, Takeo Spikes, Dameyune Craig. It is still kind of a special place to me.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
So damn torn about this one
I don’t want to see another SEC champion, but then I would like Coach Chizik to get a crystal ball of his own after being our DC when we won it. Then I think about it, and I don’t want Auburn to win because of this Cam Newton baggage. Even still, I don’t want to see Phil Knight and Nike U win it all either. What the hell. I don’t know who to root for.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
root for a good game
whoever wins doesn’t matter
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
My gut leans toward Oregon, but I have mixed feelings as well. The Chizik angle lends some sympathy to Auburn, as well as the fact that it would destroy the souls of Bama fans to have to put up with “War Eagle” for the next year. I would love that.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
We hanging out here tonight?
Or will there be an open thread?
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
As far as I know, this is it for the first half.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
There's a greater than zero chance Auburn bought their star player
how can you root for them?
Because every major university buys their star players?
Naivety ftw
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
Meh
Nike uses Oregon as a constant advertisement for their brand. 6 of one…
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
Quack.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
Those Oregon uni's are better than usual
but for the biggest game in their history, I’d like to see a bit of green. I’m wearing green underwear for godsakes.
I'm wearing a neon yellow and dark green t-shirt
I’d be lying if I told you it wasn’t the shirt I sleep in and that I haven’t been wearing it all day.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Complete and total defiance.
Burnt orange shirt from last years game. Pffffffttt on the SEC.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
That's what I would have done
had I bothered to get dressed today.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
When the SEC loses, we all win.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
and when the SEC wins
the baby Jesus cries
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
The terrorists also win.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
as he stands at the border-crossing, trying to get out of Juarez
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
I’m wearing green in honor of Oregon. Go Ducks.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:24 PM CST up reply actions
subconsciously dressed for ducks
didn’t notice until just now , but I’m wearing a grey polo pullover with a green horsey and rider. go ducks, I guess
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
Say that with conviction. GO DUCKS.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Quack quack quack quack
translation: Go Ducks!
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Much better.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Wish they'd been exempt from the "lower ranked team wears away unis" rule
Forcing them to wear whites for such a big game seems like such an imposition. I’d have liked to have seen what craziness they would come up with if they had full liberty to do what they wanted with their color scheme.
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
That's asking a lot of a school, don't you think?
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:23 PM CST up reply actions
They should have Armed Forces groups sing all the time. So much better than those awful singers and bands they get for some of the bowl games.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
Getting these groups just a gentle reminder that our men and women are still over there. Reminders can’t hurt.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
I was just thinking that
I hate hate hate the country-fied and popified national anthem.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I just made the same comment to my companions here
more majestic, decidedly less douche bag
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
HORNS!!
Wait. That was last year. Still applies. HORNS!!
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
2012
GO HORNS.
Mark it down.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Y'all are a bunch of Autzen homers.
I think I’ll take my ball and go over to Track Em Tigers and play with them.
DWWD - War Damn Eagle!
Fine
Pull a Pelini. See if we care.
;-)
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I guess they want everyone on the West Coast to be home from work
but really, who cares about them? I need my beauty sleep.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Really, Em? Really?
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
Oh hi.
Didn’t see you there.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Oh, almost forgot my CAM JUICE! WAR GD EAGLE BABEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Go kick their lilly white feather tail. WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO
DWWD - War Damn Eagle!
Cam juice? Is that even legal?
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Did you see the SEC championship?
Cam was offering the sideline reporter some of his Cammy Cam Juice.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Heaven Lord. No. No. No. Wrong on at least 9 levels.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
The NCAA was watching that day…And did nothing. As usual.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Sipping on your gin and Cam Juice?
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
cam juice
shaken not stirred
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 7:36 PM CST up reply actions
Certainly not bought
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
We’ll have none of those baseless accusations in here.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, you're the one bringing up accusations
I merely noted it was free
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, here's some douchey music
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
They are in shape.
You think? They only work out year-round.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
I can't wait to see our "in-shape" Horns there next year.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
ME TOO
Solely for the sake of football, of course.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Solely. Of course.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
No. I want to see a calendar of our new coaches.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Only if you want to see some badass handbags
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
silence the violence/increase the peace
no more handbags vs. cheerleader war
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed. Truce tonight in honor of the event.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
So, how is that different from any other game this season? I like Oregon but their uniforms hurt my eyes.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Coach Kelly could have bene an auctioneer in another life
Hetalksabouthisfast
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
Oh dear. What a start to the game.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
There was a pretty nice one last year
Best I’ve ever experienced at an American sporting event
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
cant touch the 2005 or 2009 Title Games
2005 had the best atmosphere whenever im felling down i pop in my 2005 Title Game DVD and the smiles never stop
2005 was just magic. It was magic air.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Now that you mention it. I think it was. It was an awesome night.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
I was at the 05 title game
and for biased reasons I always prefer the aesthetic and festive nature of the Rose Bowl, but I was speaking strictly about volume. This game sounds louder than I would have expected.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
dude i envy you
i would have given anything to be at the 2005 Title Game how much do those tickets go for?
I don't even remember the money
I was lucky to get it. About 20 minutes before kickoff, I was waiting in line to get in, and I saw a man waving cash in the air screaming “I have $2,000 for ANY ticket.” No one took him up on the offer.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
envious
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
The Rose bowl is one of the best stadiums in the country.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
almost the only one I still like
I loved watching Wisc-TCU. One of the last stadiums the fans feel properly grouped, and they dominate the stadium. These corporate domes separate the fans and neutralize them a bit too much for my liking.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
Just walking into the Rose Bowl for any game is a monumental experience.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
I'm late here...
…so has anyone else noted how freakin’ hot Oregon’s cheerleaders are? Just don’t want to be redundant, that’s all.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
No no, not on this thread. Just noting for the record.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
someone wants me to bring back dancing Brad Pitt
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Maybe there was alcohol involved? That's usually how it happens
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Ducks shouldn't wear neon. Makes 'em too obvious
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
Love that...Florida didn't work out.
When Urban Meyer kicks you out of his program, it’s bad.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
Yeah, guns, passed out drunk in a left-turn lane, eye-gouging, etc. earn minimal suspensions
So a kid really has to be a bad egg for the crime boss to write him off.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, he should have had that.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
Déjà vu for Horns fans.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not watching.
No nasty intent; don’t have cable.
So, if there is a live feed, even radio, let me know. My radio is under the hill from Austin, thus no 104.9.
Plus salient details which slow GameCast doesn’t reveal.
Graphic cheerleader details are ok.
Oregon's. Cheerleaders. Are. Graphically. Hot.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
Yes. They. Are.
Are we allowed to post pictures tonight?
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
if you accept the consequences
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Pics of shoes and handbags
and my gif of Brad Pitt in gym clothes dancing
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Let's try not to for a while :)
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
ok no pics of cheerleaders for a while
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
terrible puns make me giggle
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I was seriously about to ask...
…the person posting on a message board if he at least had internet access.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
that made me laugh
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
I guess Chizik learned not to do anything ridiculous in your first possession like Saban last year
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 7:48 PM CST reply actions
Did anyone catch Saban in the pre-game...
…in so many words encourages the teams not to do what he did last year?
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
He hired GD as a consultant
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
Won’t it be nice when GDGD’s memory is so far in the past that we don’t even think to bring his name up in conversation?
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
probably won't happen for at least a season
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
If then.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
We still talk about Mackovic.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
ouch ouch ouch
my head hurts. the pain is unbearable. stop please stop
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
whats with all these coaches trying to get fancy and cute for the Title Game?
why not just do what worked in the regular season?
For the record,,you are a hoot on vicodin. Hope it's helping with the pain.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
I'm doing much better, thank you :-)
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Wow, not seeing championship game worthy plays so far
if the game stays ridiculously ugly, I wonder if TCU gets any 1st place votes?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 7:54 PM CST reply actions
Not a chance other than Patterson.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
The defenses are a little tight.
Not sure which talking head mentioned it in pregame, but they were curious to see how the 37 day layoff affected offensive timing. Well said in hind sight.
DWWD - War Damn Eagle!
reminds me of a girl I met in college
b-dump, bump
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Ducks still too nervous
Odd to say, but I think the high energy on the field right now is hurting Oregon. They need to settle down.
Yeah, my 51-38 call is looking pretty solid right now
I love seeing teams compete at a high level after taking five+ weeks off. Let’s play the Super Bowl in March. Or the World Series in December.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
let's take final exams for the fall semester in January
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
I have friends who went to Ivy League undergrads and that's what they had to do
horrible
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Everyone likes the money.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
did Thomas paint his entire cheek black?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 7:56 PM CST reply actions
Nerves.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Yay! another INT, this time for Newton
chances of surpassing VY’s legendary game is decreasing as we speak!
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 7:58 PM CST reply actions
Chances
Were pretty much nonexistent to begin with.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
Goota love a running back that you can use as a receiver. Want that.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
That's what OBI was...He had some of the softest hands I've seen for a running back..
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
Mmmkay this is unwatchable, time to play some video games
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 8:03 PM CST reply actions
Sweet Niblets. What the hell is going on tonight? So glad I'm not vested in this game.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
It feels like home.
But it kinda reminds you of one of our offensive fun days.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
at least they aren't wearing burnt orange and I'm not having a nervous breakdown.
Nor have I dropped 5k for a weekend to watch it. Happy thoughts.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
This is why I favor
offenses like Stanford’s or TCU’s. The instability of these kinds of offenses can bite you in pressure situations.
Think we can start a meme?
Instable offense is instable.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
I wonder if our offense will look like either of these next year..
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
NO. We are going to be awesome.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
No.
The greatest thing that will happen is that the same personnel from last season will be utilized and coached differently. The mental shake-up is going to have some profound effects.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:07 PM CST up reply actions
I'm callin it now.. GG keeps his starting job and goes on to be a friggin beast next year.. Lol Applewhite and Harsin please prove me right..
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
I will be very surprised if this doesn’t happen.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
I think Gilbert will prove a lot of people wrong next year...especially if Mack and Co can utilize the people around him.
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
A lot of the problems started in the coaching staff and in the trenches (and the o-line coach has to own that zone blocking debacle.)
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
Do you think Gilbert is best suited in the spread? or work his arm off of play action in a downhill running game?
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
Auburn at 2.8 punts per game. Already 2 in the 1st quarter. Duck D acquitting themselves very nicely.
DWWD - War Damn Eagle!
Now if only Oregon's O can catch up
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I love this LaMichael James.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
I don't. He should be in state still
Can someone tell me again why we didn’t recruit this kid?
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
That was a stunning pre-game stat
48 yards of punt returns allowed for the whole season?!? Wow.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
Like they were punting to the Horns all year.
Note to Bill Byrne "Because you aren´t Texas and you´ll never be Texas"
Think about it. How easy is it to defend against it? You are trying to get yourself back in position, while simultaneously trying to figure out play is being run. For the teams that run it well, you probably have less than 10 seconds. You can practice it, but the reality is your are going to get burned more often than not.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
So Thankful TCU has no fan base whatsoever
Can you imagine all garbage we would here if an A&M was in their spot – and the way these teams are playing?
Note to Bill Byrne "Because you aren´t Texas and you´ll never be Texas"
If the game keeps playing out this way...
…I’ll be curious to see if TCU gets more AP #1 votes than Utah did two years ago.
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
Would Put the O/U at 1
Their own vote and thats about it.
Note to Bill Byrne "Because you aren´t Texas and you´ll never be Texas"
In fairness to the Tigers
Auburn has had many slow starts this season. They seem more of a second half team.
Stanford 21-3
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
True
but it seemed to be happening every other week for Auburn.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
Oregon isn't in the SEC
and this is the Final; they aint layin down for Auburn
at least i hope not
The bf paused the game to take the dogs out
anything good happening?
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Texas is not losing.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
No need to off the dogs. The game's not that bad
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
I'm actually laughing out loud to this comment... Well played sir.
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
That is three quacks to the tigers zero.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
This red-zone offense looks familiar
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I'm conflicted over whether to hope for or against that happening
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Just hope ND gets Michigan in some time crunch situations. You are sure to win.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
Absolutely not. No sir. Miles is always in control of his game.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
But a much less batshit-crazy fan base
Says the offspring of LSU grads…
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
False?
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
my experience is that Michigan is one of the most reasonable fan-bases.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
I deal with Michigan fans frequently
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I don't know
Michigan expects to win, win now, and to beat tOSU. Pretty high expectations.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
But this won’t come as a big surprise. They had to know he wanted this job.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think they do
Everything I’ve heard from that part of the world said that their wolves were expecting a down season and an excuse to get rid of him. Then, the sum bitch wouldn’t quit winning,
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
LSU has had six 11-win seasons in its history
Miles has engineered 4 of those. In a hyper-competitive conference.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
I'm reporting what I've heard
I think they’d be fools not to counter offer.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
The funny thing
is I’m still not sold on the guy. But those results are hard to counter.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
He was good as gone the last time. Someone in the Michigan ath. dept. let too much info out. Miles had to back off (LSU was playing the MNC) and deny. So went the job.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
No hurricanes in Michigan
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
on the downside
you have to live in Michigan
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Ann Arbor is kinda pretty?
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
the only good thing about Michigan
is that you can buy alcohol there on Sundays
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
yes
but you can’t buy any alcohol in Indiana, where I live, on Sundays. We’re a few miles from the state line so everyone drives to Michigan for alcohol on Sundays.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
because they don't want people to drink on the Lord's day, presumably
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Same rationale for no Liquor in Texas on Sundays.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
It has nothing to do with Notre Dame
it’s the whole state of Indiana and quite a few other states, too
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I’m in a great mood, actually.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
dammit I meant to post this:
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Nothing personal.
Because you asked.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
You're hanging out with the wrong crowd if that's the case :-)
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
You would need to
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Yep, elbow, even if the foot wasn't down while he had possession
I think it looks like he had the foot and then the elbow/hand, so this should be airtight. Not as sure about the foot as the elbow, but he’s in bounds either way.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
INTERCEPTION ALL THE WAY!
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:25 PM CST reply actions
Cam Newton is making GG look like a friggin hero..
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
What an INT, give it to him!
Reminds me of the Griffin INT on Leinart
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2011 8:26 PM CST reply actions
That's the dumbest call I've seen this bowl season
At least by a ref.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
That's ridiculous.
I really hate Cameron Newton now.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:28 PM CST reply actions
The officials
ruled exactly as I saw it. He never completed possession.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Let us have a hate-free Gideon zone. It is the off-season. He deserves a vacation.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
ah, i'm sorry. I actually like the kid. I just couldn't resist. I stand corrected
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
Greg Davis is still fair game, though. Go wild.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
None of it is going to matter in a few months/years when they take this year away from Auburn.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
I’ll believe when I actually see it. If they haven’t done anything by now, and the NCAA has said they know the father put the sum out there for Newton, then I seriously doubt anything else will happen.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
Now a fun one's breaking out
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
It's a myth
Especially with Auburn.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
Many, many things have been overrated in the Redneck conference. I blame ESPN, who isn’t biased at all.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
You know what would have made this game even better? PU!
(baiting, baiting…)
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
We ignore bad behavior by children.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Break Time !! Refill anyone?
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
I'm half way through my sixer of St. Arnold Winter Stout.
Once it hits your lips, it’s so good!
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
What are the odds of a dumb over celebration call this game??
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
So...
…do real Oregon fans pepper their own message boards with “QUACK!” everytime something good happens?
Like that. QUACK!
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
Maybe we should all start mooing when something good happens in a Texas game
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
It would have to be a very serious, low register moo.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Lower
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Better
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
I have no idea. I just like Ducks and the word Quack.
Deal with it.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Touch-y
Be careful or you know what I’m bringing to the board. :)
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
I’ll raise you some Duck pics, styled musically. You do not want me to go here.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Bring it
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
What are the odds of a dumb over celebration call this game??
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
QUACK QUACK!
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
And I was about to point out that Oregon often goes for two early...
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To one half of 40AS, I'm sorry for your loss over the weekend
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Both of us are Saints fans
But I saw this coming…beat up dome team going to play on the road in the cold having used up a lifetime’s worth of karma last year
Maybe I only care about one of you. Did you consider that option?
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
How can you tell which is which?
I can’t tell them apart.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
switching over at the half to watch The Bachelor?
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
LOVE the theme song for that one.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Throws the ball on a fake punt over 14 yards deep in his own territory at the start of the game?
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
No, but the whole complection of the game changed...We handed the keys to a true freshman QB..
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
God i wish Colt had stayed in that game...Alabama would have really payed for that call.
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
too late...
But knee was down, we’ll call it even though.
by RICHUT96 on Jan 10, 2011 8:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
oh please Kirk we all know Alabama wasnt faster than Texas
the difference there was the lack of our starting QB
i dont think Alabama was faster than us
to the day i die i will believe that had Colt played we would have won
Yeah
Oregon doesn’t have a little brother devoted solely to grounds keeping.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
Take a drink folks...Talkin about the Cam Scandal
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
Controversial side of the Cam Newton story?
Did I miss a legitimate side?
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
by burrito on Jan 10, 2011 8:46 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Auburn has more money than Miss. State. What was his dad thinking?
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
ALL DRINK,,Cam story,,,
Mute button officially on.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
The game is just fun to the Charlie Brown soundtrack.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Gotta love the fact that they don't mention only the greatest NCAA football QB who Cam Newton is trying to copy..
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
That would make to much sense...Oh and make Texas fans happy.
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
We did mention Tebow.
/espn producer
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Apparently
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
OK!
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
collaborate and listen.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
It turns me on like a duck
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
QUACK!
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
(……………………………………………………………………..!)
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
The only thing I have to say is...We are Texas... Our girls or as hot...if not hotter.
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
I know what I'd do with a million dollars.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
I might not get all 5 but I'd get more than a tattoo out of it.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
I was really hoping we would have a cheerleader free zone tonight.
Plus, it slows comments loading.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
I'm learning plenty about photographic technique. And new business models.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know what it is about this picture
but I like it
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 10, 2011 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
It's almost as good as chaps and orange
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, yes, hell yes, yes, hell yes
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
The die's been cast.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
I would like the thread to take judicial notice that I did not fire the first shot.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
evidence is over
stop that right now!
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
AWWWW ZOMG BEAGLES BEAGLES
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
We're sorry
Sorry
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
HA!
Newton throws it in the dirt by a wide-open guy!
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:49 PM CST reply actions
First he waited an eternity
then he short-armed it. Terrible all around.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
maybe
but if a FG ties the game, I think Chizik has a tougher decision. Kudos to Kelly.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
I think he got the ball out
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
Nevermind, based on Herbies explanation of the rule
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
the entire ball wasn't out
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Wait, Herbstreit...
…the entire ball doesn’t have to leave the end zone! Doesn’t it just have to break the plane?
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:55 PM CST reply actions
nope,
if any part of the ball is in the endzone, it is a touchdown and conversely a safety.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Is the three-inch-wide white stripe considered part of the end zone for these purposes?
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by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
I'm under the impression that the ball transitions whenever it breaks the plane
That is, if the ball goes backward into the plane at all, it’s a safety/touchdown, but if it goes in the other direction, it’s not.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
we have a winner
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
And men accuse women of being shallow?
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
somewhere, Rudy Giuliani is smiling
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
The halftime score will become part of the 2012 primaries
Mark it down.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
16-11?
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
1 + 6 = 7 = 7/11
corporate propaganda!
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Somewhere in there is the temperature at which jet fuel melts steel
As well as the combination to the Joos’ secret vault and the birthday of the Rothschild who leads the international banking cartel.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
Eh, no, but I'll have to look up this person
I’m always up for a laugh.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
The game isn’t over.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 10, 2011 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
No, it's simply recycling.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
It's okay ladies
I’ve got you covered.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I bet he talks with a fake accent too
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
Oh I agree
It was an abortion. I just watch it on mute.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
And you pause the scene with Brad Pitt's butt right?
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
im glad we agree on that
i will credit them that the battle scenes were pretty good even if they did ignore the method of ancient greek warfare
It's okay
They do that with pretty much anything. Ever seen Glory Road?
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
Supposedly a true story about SW Texas St's championship run
They compressed three seasons into one, as I recall. And heck, Glory compressed a lot of things. So did Saving Private Ryan. It’s all over the place.
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
does it involve Eric Bana?
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
recall that we were talking Top Gun once upon a time
Kelly McGillis, Tom Cruise and my Honda Nighthawk….I would say Harley, but I don’t like to lie….My Nighthawk served me well on the Texas campus. Boy did my mom have a cow when she found out
okay, because I did wonder :-)
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
At first glance, I thought that was Dalton
Just Harsin around.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
Whoa, don't like this decision
Punt the damn ball
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
OK, sanity is breaking out now
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
DIme said she's all over that like an Auburn fan on a free Stuckey's breakfest
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
And they mourn it to this day
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
Ducks call a time out? Mack would not do that. Maybe that's why he's not here.
DWWD - War Damn Eagle!
Note to all on the pics
Let’s be a bit more selective on the number of pics in the second half thread. They do cause some performance issues in threads of this length. Just a polite request.
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
I thought that was the whole damn point of game threads.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Quality over quantity!
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
Do you tell yourself that in regards to your performance and length?
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
are you telling me that I haven't been posting quality pics?
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
we could just post really descriptive passages
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 10, 2011 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
first one to post an excerpt from War and Peace or Les Miserables
wins!
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Don't you want my performance and length not to be adversely affected?
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure your performance and length is juuuuuuust fine.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
Shovel pass would be a great call
What could go wrong?
Your username right back at you
For one day only, We Are All Ducks. Except TXStampede. And goingforthecorner. And CoachEtch.
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 10, 2011 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
So I should get it out of my system now?
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
it's a guy at a Celine Dion concert, obvi
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
this is what I do during my classes
search for hilarious gifs
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
The cheezburger network is full of awesomeness.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
law, of course
I just got a job so I’m ready to phone it in.
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine had clearly never tasted Scotch.
I'm just quick on the draw with the google.
I have a few that I know where to find immediately though.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
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