College Football

by Colan (niner) Tue 23 Aug 2011 - 19:54

First topic message reminder :

Any of you guys looking foward to the start of the season next week, if you like college football, what teams do you like, I myself follow the wolverines and huskers. But only the huskers have an oppportunity for the big one this year. Cant wait for lsu v oregon on the 3rd at cowboys stadium.

by Colan (niner) Sun 14 Oct 2012 - 10:34

Not unless they make some big mistakes. They have elite college players at every position except maybe wide receiver

by **Derbyblue** Sun 14 Oct 2012 - 12:30

crazy_dave23 wrote:Teams are generally much worse overall than any NFL, simply due to the spread of any talent level. This means games often have much higher scores and it also leads to slightly odd offences designed to make the best of what you have got.

I wouldn't want to see Cleveland Browns vs Alabama...

Also isn't it the Big East that San Diego State are joining? Quite possibly the most ridiculous choice ever.

by crazy_dave23 Sun 14 Oct 2012 - 13:02

Derbyblue wrote:
crazy_dave23 wrote:Teams are generally much worse overall than any NFL, simply due to the spread of any talent level. This means games often have much higher scores and it also leads to slightly odd offences designed to make the best of what you have got.
I wouldn't want to see Cleveland Browns vs Alabama...

Also isn't it the Big East that San Diego State are joining? Quite possibly the most ridiculous choice ever.

I did say "generally" much worse... there are a select few who could run the lower NFL teams close on a regular basis

I knew there was a more extreme example of a team joining the Big East than Houston or Boise and i'm pretty sure is was San Diego State!

by Colan (niner) Wed 17 Oct 2012 - 22:46

Best weekend of cfb thus farcoming on Saturday. LSU/Texas A&M and Florida/SC should be crackers

by **Derbyblue** Wed 17 Oct 2012 - 23:19

crazy_dave23 wrote:
Derbyblue wrote:
crazy_dave23 wrote:Teams are generally much worse overall than any NFL, simply due to the spread of any talent level. This means games often have much higher scores and it also leads to slightly odd offences designed to make the best of what you have got.
I wouldn't want to see Cleveland Browns vs Alabama...

Also isn't it the Big East that San Diego State are joining? Quite possibly the most ridiculous choice ever.

I did say "generally" much worse... there are a select few who could run the lower NFL teams close on a regular basis

I knew there was a more extreme example of a team joining the Big East than Houston or Boise and i'm pretty sure is was San Diego State!

I have a feeling it would be worse than "close".

I've checked since I wrote that and it is San Diego State joining the Big East as a Football only member.

I wish I had better internet then I may be able to watch some of the college games...

by BamBam Sat 27 Oct 2012 - 22:38

Just seen Marcus Lattimore's injury, absolutely sickening. Poor kid, hope he can recover, second major injury while still so young

by Colan (niner) Sat 27 Oct 2012 - 23:34

Been discussing it on the 'other' and I think everyone is gutted for him.

Georgia/Florida is a right scrap, love it

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 28 Oct 2012 - 9:54

If Lattimore recovers from this it will be a miracle.

This is the injuries he sustained yesterday: A broken femur, broken patella, torn ACL, torn MCL, torn PCL, and torn LCL.

Not sure if that is official but that is the rumor doing the rounds

by **Derbyblue** Mon 29 Oct 2012 - 11:28

Such a shame, be amazed if he fully recovers.

by crazy_dave23 Mon 29 Oct 2012 - 18:50

Olly wrote:If Lattimore recovers from this it will be a miracle.

This is the injuries he sustained yesterday: A broken femur, broken patella, torn ACL, torn MCL, torn PCL, and torn LCL.

Not sure if that is official but that is the rumor doing the rounds

It's not that bad. No breaks of any kind - a hyper extended knee which has buggered up various (unnamed) ligaments.
Willis McGahee is the most similar recent example I can think of and he turned out okay in the end once he hit the pros

by mikeygnfl Sat 10 Nov 2012 - 23:37

Texas A&M just missed TD catch and then FG to take two score lead against unbeaten Alabama. 10 mins to go.

by mikeygnfl Sat 10 Nov 2012 - 23:48

A&M now leading by 12 points with about 8 mins left. Not looking good for Alabama.

by mikeygnfl Sun 11 Nov 2012 - 0:17

The Aggies hang on to win by 5 points after Alabama D false starts on punt return.

by Colan (niner) Sun 11 Nov 2012 - 0:23

just won some money! haha, wish i put more on the Aggies, knew the upset was coming

by **Pr4wn** Sun 11 Nov 2012 - 9:38

Quite a shocking result really. Aggies solidly outplayed the tide and deserved the win.

by BamBam Sun 11 Nov 2012 - 10:25

Now who was it that thought Bama's defence could easily handle the Jags ....

by crazy_dave23 Sun 11 Nov 2012 - 12:13

YES!!!
Very happy to see the Tide lose... Really Really want a non SEC school to actually win for once!

C'mon K-State and Oregon Smile

by **Derbyblue** Sun 11 Nov 2012 - 17:19

bambamwillis wrote:Now who was it that thought Bama's defence could easily handle the Jags ....

Not me......

by mikeygnfl Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 12:27

crazy_dave23 wrote:YES!!!
Very happy to see the Tide lose... Really Really want a non SEC school to actually win for once!

C'mon K-State and Oregon

Well, you appear to have jinxed them then.

by **Pr4wn** Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 14:39

So, Florida or Florida State next week?

by Colan (niner) Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 15:00

Florida State. Won over 70 on a sevenfold college bet. And I got it right that Stanford would prevail in a seperate one. If only I bet on a K-State loss too

by BamBam Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 15:39

niner wrote:Florida State. Won over 70 on a sevenfold college bet. And I got it right that Stanford would prevail in a seperate one. If only I bet on a K-State loss too

how much did you put on?

by Colan (niner) Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 15:47

I think 1.50 on the sevenfold but not totally sure and only 20p on stanford haha, but still got £1.90. I only started betting on college/cbb/nfl last weekend and have won most bets, long may it continue, all done with the fiver i started with meaning I won't need to add money for a while. I look forward to next week where I have thanksgiving football, college football friday and staurday and then sunday obviously. So many games and perfect opportunity for multipe game bets.

by crazy_dave23 Tue 20 Nov 2012 - 21:35

mikeygnfl wrote:
crazy_dave23 wrote:YES!!!
Very happy to see the Tide lose... Really Really want a non SEC school to actually win for once!

C'mon K-State and Oregon
Well, you appear to have jinxed them then.

Damn... I was so sad to see this last night when I caught up with all the scores and news etc.

Typical I will die if it's Bama vs Irish in the BCS Game.
ANYONE BUT THEM

by **Pr4wn** Tue 20 Nov 2012 - 22:52

FSU making late march...

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 25 Nov 2012 - 1:31

Johnny Football is class!

Notre Dame vs USC - Gonna watch 1st half. Will the Irish make it to 12-0?

by crazy_dave23 Sun 25 Nov 2012 - 10:06

Grant Holt V2 wrote:Johnny Football is class!

I have often wondered if the US Media has bestowed this nickname upon Johnny Manziel so that they don't have to try and pronounce his actual name on air... Whistle

by CFCNick Sun 25 Nov 2012 - 12:23

I was watching the NFL Network version of the Rich Eisen Podcast yesterday. They had Eric Stonestreet (Cam from Modern Family) on and dug up an old video from Northwestern of Eric, although a Kansas State alum, showing his "purple pride" in one of his first acting jobs. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000099554/Actor-Eric-Stonestreet-shows-his-Purple-Pride

If you haven't listened to or watched the whole podcast yet you should, it's a great one. John Elway, Rainn Wilson, John Slattery and Adrian Peterson are on it too.

Also love the Statefarm ad with the little girl telling Rodgers he threw an interception because he didn't double check the safety.

by crazy_dave23 Sun 25 Nov 2012 - 13:30

Here is the add in question... it's a new one...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-WtEizwRec

by Dave. Sat 1 Dec 2012 - 20:46

So......Boise State can bust the BCS (Kent State missed out last night), and Bama-Georgia for the SEC title, and a trip to the title game.......

by GSC Sat 1 Dec 2012 - 20:48

I need to find a college team lol

by Dave. Sat 1 Dec 2012 - 20:50

I wonder if CBS will make it available worldwide online......they didn't last week, but did for last year's Army/Navy (maybe that game is anyway, so all the troops can watch)

by mikeygnfl Sun 2 Dec 2012 - 0:33

Good game between Alabama and Georgia. Lead yo-yoing back and forth. Georgia have the advantage but Alabama have the ball late in 4th quarter.

by mikeygnfl Sun 2 Dec 2012 - 12:28

A 45 TD pass late in the 4th quarter saw Alabama go on to face Notre Dame.

by crazy_dave23 Sun 2 Dec 2012 - 13:13

by Colan (niner) Sat 5 Jan 2013 - 10:47

Is anyone going to watch the NC game on Monday Night. Really doesn't matter if you haven't watched much cfb this season as this will be a cracker. Two great defenses who are so physical. Williams, Milliner, Mosely, Tuitt, Nix, Te'o etc., doesn't get any better

by crazy_dave23 Sat 5 Jan 2013 - 12:17

Just watched some highlights of the AT&T Cotton Bowl (gotta get in the sponsor's name because it makes certain other bowls look ridiculous... Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl anyone...)

Johnny Football... I mean Manziel... looked epic-ly good!

by **Derbyblue** Sat 5 Jan 2013 - 12:47

Wish I could watch National Championship game but got an exam Tuesday morning, so can't really stay up to watch this game.

by BamBam Sat 5 Jan 2013 - 15:02

crazy_dave23 wrote:Just watched some highlights of the AT&T Cotton Bowl (gotta get in the sponsor's name because it makes certain other bowls look ridiculous... Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl anyone...)

Johnny Football... I mean Manziel... looked epic-ly good!

He was immense! Some of his throws were just amazing, and he has some serious running ability. The 2 offensive tackles gave him a ridiculous amount of room to work with too

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 4 Aug 2013 - 23:59

The NCAA are investigating Johnny Manziel for getting paid to sign autographs

by BamBam Mon 5 Aug 2013 - 0:37

Nothing like an organisation hurting itself by punishing arguably it's biggest star with its own stupid rule.

I mean, it's the guys signature ffs!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 30 Aug 2013 - 1:35

How are Rutgers looking talent wise?

Need to know how the Pats of the future are shaping up...

by Colan (niner) Fri 30 Aug 2013 - 14:24

was up until 6am watching Ole Miss at Vandervilt, amazing game.

Brandon Coleman will be a pat and you will be very happy

by **Pr4wn** Sun 1 Sep 2013 - 0:26

Watching Alabama at Virginia Tech, what do you guys think of Kyle Fuller?

by **Derbyblue** Sun 1 Sep 2013 - 20:08

Didn't realise College Football was going to be on TV this year with the ESPN takeover by BT, glad it is though hopefully I'll be able to catch a good few games throughout the season.

by **Pr4wn** Sun 8 Sep 2013 - 11:03

Also loving denzel perryman from Miami, looks to be a superb linebacker.

by crazy_dave23 Sun 8 Sep 2013 - 13:01

with a quality name too!

by Lowlandbrit Tue 17 Sep 2013 - 19:04

Mack Brown apologizes for 66-17 loss to OU next month

Pretty funny read. Looks almost certain Texas will have a new head coach (and probably AD too) next season. Pretty staggering how bad they've been the last few years, considering they're the flagship school in arguably the most important recruiting state.

by **Pr4wn** Wed 16 Oct 2013 - 14:39

So who wins in the matchup between Florida State and Clemson this weekend?

by mikeygnfl Sat 26 Oct 2013 - 21:49

ESPN is part of the free weekend from BT Sport (on Sky anyway). Tennessee vs Alabama is currently on followed by UCLA vs Oregon.

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