College Football chat

[Vol4Ever]

This thread is being born due to a conversation that accidentally got started on the humor board. Thanks to Voyager2lcats for the suggestion to move over here where our ongoing discussion makes more sense.

I'm new to this site, but have been flying RC off & on for over 15 years. Just bought my first electric which is what brought me here. You can probably tell who my favorite team is by my screenname & avatar!

For those of you who may be interested, there is a big group of us that play College Football Pick 'Em every year on ESPN's web site.

http://games.espn.go.com/cpickem/frontpage

Once you get logged in, you can find us here:

Group name: Volunteers
Password: 2007ncaa

Don't let the name scare you. We have fans from lots of different teams that participate. It's just those of us that actually set it up each year get to choose the name!

~Vol

[Voyager2lcats]

Good job! We can start up again.:) Although I have to admit to liking hijacking Grasshopper's thread. We have a friendly rivalry going that is beyond silly. I can't even begin to describe how it came about. Check member list for FlyingMonkey. Wow, I can't even help hijacking this thread.
Now what were we saying?

[Voyager2lcats]

Spurrier is brilliant. I thought Lou Holtz was good, but I remember Spurrier WINNING at DUKE. Now those are two words that definitely do not go together in NCAA football. Even Spurrier is going to have to deal with the low expectations of his recruits- they seem to be able to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory unless he practically flogs them in public!

[Vol4Ever]

Actually, I think our current conversation was winding down. I may be sparse for the next little while. I spent my morning looking up the historical TN versus VA Tech, and TN versus South Carolina records. The 4 letter word called W-O-R-K has now caught up to me!!

[Voyager2lcats]

No problem. I work the circulation and reference desk in an Army library, so I have a lot of available moments. Take care!

[firemanbill]

Well I'll chime in here too then! I like any thread where I can talk about Tennessee Football, good season or not I'll always be a Vol Fan!

Born and raised in East Tennessee but the Air Force carried me away. Been living all over the world now for the last 26 years but my heart is still in Knoxville and always will be!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sTj5cJJ-yiU

I can't take credit for that vid but I sure wish I could!:Q

[Voyager2lcats]

You're living in a good state now, buddy! Looks like a good year for the Hokies.

[aviatordave]

What ? No Cyclone fans?



http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t102/aviatordave1967/MGVKMPQGCDCUDCJ.20070606193537Small.jpg

[gfdengine204]

It's pointless, but who cares.....

GO ILLINI. I miss The Chief. :(

[BUCKSHOT]

HOW BOUT THEM DAWGS

S.E.C. ROCKS

[Voyager2lcats]

Kev,

I think the Fighting Illini have one of the classiest looking logos in college sports, and it is a sad statement that some misguided, supposedly educated individuals found Chief Illiniwek offensive. It is sad.

Bob

[gfdengine204]

Kev,

I think the Fighting Illini have one of the classiest looking logos in college sports, and it is a sad statement that some misguided, supposedly educated individuals found Chief Illiniwek offensive. It is sad.

Bob

Bob,

I can't agree more. I am not an "alum", but during my middle and high school years, I spent 2-4 weeks of every summer there for music camp (Instruments are fun! See what you can do with a trumpet?) and love that campus. My father went there. Thats the only connection. That and I live in Illinois. But like you said, some egg-head feels it is offensive. Why is it any more offensive than Florida's Seminoles? I just don't get it.

Stupid NCAA.

Granted, I am more a college basketball fan, but if the Illini are playing, I'll enjoy sitting and watching. Especially now that my Packers are about done for another 35-40 years........

[Lip84]

I just want my Huskies to be good again :sad: My days in the Husky Marching Band were sad cuz we lost alot...

My sophomore year was the first time in 35 years we did not have a record better than .500 for the season. This year we get back to 500 after being crappy as all hell the last few. Just you wait...USC is going to topple sooner or later and the pac 10 will be shuffled up big time! We dont have a USC in washington...only a SUC!

[gfdengine204]

I just want my Huskies to be god again :sad: My days in the Husky Marching Band were sad cuz we lost alot...

Lip,

You went to NIU (Northern Illinois University)? Wow. ;-)

[Lip84]

Lip,

You went to NIU (Northern Illinois University)? Wow. ;-)

Negatory...I went to the only real, true school that can lay claim the the Huskies name...the University of Washington! Booyea...(no offense to NIU...I will forever be a UW fan)

[gfdengine204]

Negatory...I went to the only real, true school that can lay claim the the Huskies name...the University of Washington! Booyea...(no offense to NIU...I will forever be a UW fan)

I am sure my wife (a true NIU alum) takes no offense whatsoever. :)

[firemanbill]

You're living in a good state now, buddy! Looks like a good year for the Hokies.


The area we live in is about 50/50 VT/UVA. My daughter is a huge UVA fan... (breaks my heart) but hey, I can live with it.


I don't dislike the Hokies, I just don't have the ties to them that I do to the Vols!

You are right though, they look real promising this year.

[Vol4Ever]

I just want to know what a Hokie is. :blah:


"gfdengine204" - Sounds like yet another fireman in the group!

[firemanbill]

When you find out let me know!:Q

Oh and to answer your question from the other thread, Yes I am a firefighter. I'm a retired Truck Captain (Arthritis took care of that part of the career) and am now the Communications Division Chief for Emergency Services for Langley AFB

[gfdengine204]

I just want to know what a Hokie is. :blah:


"gfdengine204" - Sounds like yet another fireman in the group!

Vol,

Yup, like Bill, I am also "retired", though I retired by moving out of my FD's district. I was a Paid-On-Call firefighter for a Chicago suburb, and also worked 5 years on a rural ambulance squad. My full time profession is also like Bill's: I am a police dispatcher, with 16 yrs on the Illinois State Police, and 2 yrs prior as a local county 911 dispatcher. I also spent 5 years as a First Responder and EMT instructor for ISP. Now, I do my 8 hrs in the comm center, then come home to my family and occasionally get to fly. :)

And, from the Virginia Tech website:

What Is a Hokie?


A Look at Virginia Tech Traditions

Here is the answer to that oft-posed question, "What's a Hokie?" and an explanation of other Tech traditions.
What is a Hokie? The origin of the word "Hokie" has nothing to do with a turkey. It was coined by O. M. Stull (class of 1896), who used it in a spirit yell he wrote for a competition.
Here's how that competition came to be held. Virginia Tech was founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution and was named Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1896, the Virginia General Assembly officially changed the college's name to Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute, a name so long that citizens shortened it in popular usage to VPI. The original college cheer, which made reference to the original name of the institution, was no longer suitable. Thus, a contest was held to select a new spirit yell, and Stull won the $5 top prize for his cheer, now known as Old Hokie:
Hoki, Hoki, Hoki, Hy.
Techs, Techs, V.P.I.
Sola-Rex, Sola-Rah.
Polytechs - Vir-gin-ia.
Rae, Ri, V.P.I.
Later, the phrase "Team! Team! Team!" was added at the end, and an "e" was added to "Hoki."
Stull later said that he made up the word as an attention-grabber. Though he may not have known it, "Hokie" (in its various forms) has been around at least since 1842. According to Johann Norstedt, now a retired Virginia Tech English professor, "[Hokie was] a word that people used to express feeling, approval, excitement, surprise. Hokie, then, is a word like 'hooray,' or 'yeah,' or 'rah.'" Whatever its original meaning, the word in the popular cheer did, as Stull wanted, grab attention and has been a part of Virginia Tech tradition ever since.

[Voyager2lcats]

Kev, I don't think you were ignored on liking the Illini (much).

Vols4Ever, a Hokie is just a nonsense word a VPI & SU (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) student wrote into the football fight song back in whenever. Our official mascot is- get ready- the Fighting Gobblers.:silly: So I'll take Hokies.

[Voyager2lcats]

Kev,

Very nice! You beat me to the punch. Good job. Time for me to go home and kiss Mrs. Voyager.:$

Bob

[Lip84]

Fighting Gobblers!! Thats freakin awesome!

[firemanbill]

so in other words we still don't know what a hokie is?!?:Q Because it really isn't anything...

Ya know, that makes no sense what so ever...;-):Q

At leat we know what a VOL is!:Q

[Lip84]

so in other words we still don't know what a hokie is?!?:Q Because it really isn't anything...

Ya know, that makes no sense what so ever...;-):Q

At leat we know what a VOL is!:Q


A VOL dont make a whole lotta sense either though...(and yes I know what a vol is)

[crxmanpat]

Bob,

I can't agree more. I am not an "alum", but during my middle and high school years, I spent 2-4 weeks of every summer there for music camp (Instruments are fun! See what you can do with a trumpet?) and love that campus. My father went there. Thats the only connection. That and I live in Illinois. But like you said, some egg-head feels it is offensive. Why is it any more offensive than Florida's Seminoles? I just don't get it.
Hey now, that's the Florida STATE Seminoles to you! :D

Actually, there's an interesting story about the name. A few years ago when the NCAA went all PC on us, they wanted FSU to change the mascot (and my High School went from the Rickards Redskins to the Rickards Warriors, go figure :rolleyes: ). Well, since the Seminole indian tribe is still around, the tribal leaders actually wrote to the NCAA to let them know how PROUD they were of FSU to carry the Seminole name. So that ended that.

OK, I was born in Panama City, but grew up in Tallahassee. I'm a die hard FSU fan (can'tcha tell ;)). I bleed Garnet & Gold. I even have a Slow Stick done up in FSU colors.

Go Noles! Scalp 'em!

[Vol4Ever]

Reports are out that our quarterback Ainge (who I've never liked anyway) has a broken finger on his throwing hand, but he's still planning to play Saturday. Personally, I think the backup Crompton is THE MAN for the long haul. Plus he's a sophomore.

Maybe he'll get a chance to showcase some talent on Saturday night!

[Voyager2lcats]

Don't know much about Ainge. I am going to have to watch more SEC games this season to get up to speed. In the past it has usually been unneeded frustration to watch the Gamecocks- especially losing to Clemson.:blah:

P.S. Firemanbill, it's college football; nothing makes sense! Hokies, Wahoos, Hoyas? Who knows what all of that means. List is a lot bigger than that I am sure.

[firemanbill]

Don't know much about Ainge. I am going to have to watch more SEC games this season to get up to speed. In the past it has usually been unneeded frustration to watch the Gamecocks- especially losing to Clemson.:blah:

P.S. Firemanbill, it's college football; nothing makes sense! Hokies, Wahoos, Hoyas? Who knows what all of that means. List is a lot bigger than that I am sure.

boy isn't that the truth!? LOL

I agree Vol, Compton is the future.

[firemanbill]

Appalachian State beats #5 Univ of Michigan!:<:<:<

Who would have ever dreamed that one up! WOW!!!

[crxmanpat]

Wow, that's a shocker. Like they say, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. :D

Gotta wait until Monday for FSU to play. The next installment of the Bowden Bowl (father vs son). FSU vs Clemson, 8pm EST on ESPN.

[firemanbill]

My game is now... UT/Cal

[crxmanpat]

Go Vols! (I don't care for any of the west coast teams)

[Lip84]

Huskies are back Yo! Syracuse? What Syracuse? They got steamroller'd son!

[gfdengine204]

Appalachian State beats #5 Univ of Michigan!:<:<:<

Who would have ever dreamed that one up! WOW!!!

That should eliminate Michigan from a national title. Darn. :silly:

[firemanbill]

And Tennessee.... :sad:

Oh well... There's always next year... LOL:Q

[gfdengine204]

And Tennessee.... :sad:

Oh well... There's always next year... LOL:Q

Such is the Mantra of all good Cubs fans. (Though we ARE currently in 1st place, and sorry for introducing baseball to the College FB thread)

[Vol4Ever]

Bad weekend for us (which is pretty much what I expected). At least ours wasn't as bad as the poor Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Wow.

I guess Ainge played OK, but I still question the ability of Fulmer/Cutcliffe to put together a high powered offense. Every time we get into a 3rd and long, they choose to either (A) run it up the middle or (B) throw a 3-5 yard out pattern. Neither call makes any sense at all. THROW THE COTTON-PICKIN' BALL DOWN THE FIELD!!!

Here are my grades for the game:

Offense: B-
Defense: C
Special Teams: D

If we don't do better than this, Florida will absolutely KILL us in Gainesville. Hopefully Southern Miss will give us one more game to work out the kinks. If they beat us in Knoxville, I may have to pick another team this year!

[Voyager2lcats]

Vol4Ever,

Yeah I caught the first half of the game and I thought Ainge played decent- high completion rate, no interceptions. Defense- inconsistent, especially the secondary. Special teams needs a lot of practice. But I thought they were hanging with Cal while I was watching. Not great, but not bad.:)

P.S. I guess I had a good Saturday. South Carolina and Virginia Tech both won ugly.

[BUCKSHOT]

HOW BOUT THEM "DAWG'S"

[Lip84]

HOW BOUT THEM "DAWG'S"

Go Huskies...way to lay the smack down on Syracuse...yall better be ready for a purple and gold storm in the pac 10!

[Voyager2lcats]

Buckshot,

Hmmm. Georgia Bulldogs are not my favorite team; Let's see SEC, South Carolina, frequently getting face shoved in the dirt. Yeah, I basically rank them close to Clemson in terms of my good feelings about them. But I'm going to stay on the positive side and congratulate you. The Dogs definitely are bringing their defense to the fight.:)

[BUCKSHOT]

We Do Play The Vol's This Year Correct?
Oh Yeah October 6th.............
We Shall See,i Think You Will See More Of Matt Stafford Than You Can Stand..................

[firemanbill]

Didn't Georgia get beat two weeks in a row by teams from Tennessee last year? UT and some high powered school from Nashville called Vanderbuilt!:Q

It can only get better this year huh?

I think the Vols played good Saturday, Hey it was against the 12th ranked teeam in the country for crying out loud. Not like those directional scools most teams played to start out. Not that it mattered much to Michigan though... lol

UT has to improve the Defense to beat anybody significant this year. 40+ points per game just aint gonna cut it.

Ainge needs to be able to throw the ball downfield more too. He has a good completion pecentage but a lot of those were outlet passes for small gains.

[crxmanpat]

Man, the FSU-Clemson game was just downright ugly. Was that the high school squad out there the first half? Only 1 first down the entire half (second play of the game)?

At least they showed some life in the second half, but it was mostly due to defense and special teams. Weatherford just couldn't seem to find any rythem at all, and was constantly being pressured by the Clemson front 4. And as usual, the running game was non-existant.

Oh well, I still expect the next few years to continue to be a rebuilding of the program. I just don't understand where it all broke down. Up until 2001, it was almost unheard of for FSU to loose 2 games in a season. Now we're lucky if we can stay above .500 for the year.

[firemanbill]

Pat I thinks it's more that the "other" teams have caught up. Used to all you would hear about the blue chip recruits was what top ten school they would be going too. Now recruiting has expanded and some of these really good kids are going to some lesser schools for more playing time, which breeds more recruiting.

That coupled with the reduced number of scholarhips over the years and the NCAA cracking down on boosters and such have really leveled the playing field a lot.

[crxmanpat]

I agree that the other teams in the ACC have really stepped up their programs. The first 6 years or so that FSU was a member, they just slaughtered everybody. Now look at the teams like Virginia Tech, Clemson, NC State, and even Maryland has stepped it up.

But still, FSU seems to suffer from poor execution, especially the past 3 years. But at least we're not the only ones. Miami has had their struggles as well. I guess it all just goes in cylces. I mean, way back in the 70's Alabama was a dominating program. Then Miami and Oklahoma in the 80's, FSU and Ohio State in the 90's, and Florida and USC now.

It will be weird to me when Bobby Bowden finally stops coaching. He's been the FSU head coach for as long as I can remember, and he has a lifetime contract with FSU. I wonder if Micky Andrews, the defensive coordinator, would step up in his place?

[BUCKSHOT]

YOUR RIGHT FMB,
WE LOST TO TWO "TENNESEE TEAMS" LAST YEAR ,THIS IS THIS YEAR
THE MOST WIN'S BY A SEC TEAM IN THE LAST 10 YRS & LAST 5 YEARS

'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''AGAIN'''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''

HOW BOUT THEM DAWG'S

[firemanbill]

Don't get to fired up there UGA!:Q We ain't played 'em yet!

[BUCKSHOT]

I THINK OUR SEASON DEFINER WILL BE THE COCKTAIL PARTY
DAWG'S vs GATOR'S,WE OWE THEM A COUPLE.....
THINK I'LL HAVE A FRIEND FROM NEW ORLEANS SEND ME SOME GATOR TO FRY FOR SNACKS THAT GAME......SE

[firemanbill]

Oh yeah the cocktail party will be a big game for both teams there.

Ours is in a couple of weeks against the gators as well.

[BUCKSHOT]

Sorry For Your Loss,
But Someone Has To Be Home To Watch The Bowl Game's
Zing./.................

[Voyager2lcats]

I THINK OUR SEASON DEFINER WILL BE THE COCKTAIL PARTY
DAWG'S vs GATOR'S,WE OWE THEM A COUPLE.....
THINK I'LL HAVE A FRIEND FROM NEW ORLEANS SEND ME SOME GATOR TO FRY FOR SNACKS THAT GAME......SE

Buckshot,

I am going to be realistic and rank this Saturday as a Gamecock loss. However, look for a running back named Cory Boyd. If he gets some blocking, this game may not be as much fun as you would like.:)

Bob

[firemanbill]

Well Michigan got thumped again today!

Wonder what else the day/evening will bring?

hmmmmmmm... Georgia and FSU trailing at the half...

[crxmanpat]

FSU in the lead to start the 4th. Wish I could see the game. It's only on ESPN U.

[firemanbill]

yeah they should hold on to win now. Depth will take over...

I'm following it and the UT game on ESPN gamecast... my fellas are behind as well...:sad:

[firemanbill]

Buckshot,

I am going to be realistic and rank this Saturday as a Gamecock loss. However, look for a running back named Cory Boyd. If he gets some blocking, this game may not be as much fun as you would like.:)

Bob

Don't ever count 'em til they've been played!:Q

Spuurier has your team on the right track!

[Vol4Ever]

Decent game for the Big Orange tonight, especially 2nd half. I'm really impressed with this Lincoln kid (place kicker). Unfortunately, I had to listen to it online. Been watching NASCAR & listening to UT football simultaneously. Ahhhh.....

Wonder if Buckshot will be back after talking big all week? SC beating Georgia. I loved it! Also fun to see the Wolverines drop again. Now SOUTH FLORIDA is giving Auburn a run for their money.

Wow. How can you NOT love NCAA football?

[firemanbill]

Yeah a bunch of good games today. LSU is looking very tough!

I didn't get to see our the game either... followed on espn game track... it got behind a time or two...

Big talk comes back to haunt you more times than not...:roll:

[Voyager2lcats]

Don't ever count 'em til they've been played!:Q

Spuurier has your team on the right track!

I did tell Buckshot that if Cory Boyd got blocking he would make it unfun, but I should mention Mike Martin the other RB is very good. I was listening to the game, so when I saw how close it was and how well the Gamecock defense was playing, I thought we had a chance. They deserve a hand!:)

[Vol4Ever]

Oh . . . . my . . . . goodness. USF Bulls over Auburn in OT. ::o

[firemanbill]

Oh . . . . my . . . . goodness. USF Bulls over Auburn in OT. ::o


I think we are going to see more and more of this with the way the NCAA runs the system nowadays.

Gone are the days of having 3 or 4 major power houses and the "also rans".

But USF over Auburn?!:<: To me that's bigger than App State over UM! WOW!

And yeah Cat, that fella sure could run! That last drive was incredible, Every there knew they were going to run the ball and he still had 3 10+ yard rushes in a row! Good ballgame there, I enjoyed watching that one.

[Vol4Ever]

Well, I guess Buckshot headed for the hills. I sort of thought he'd check back in (especially knowing that all this is just in good fun). Anyway, here are ESPN's games this week. My personal picks are listed in CAPS. The ESPN games are straight up. Spreads ARE NOT taken into account.

#22 TENNESSEE @ #5 Florida (comments not allowed :p)
Pittsburgh @ MICHIGAN STATE
#10 OHIO STATE @ Washington
Notre Dame @ MICHIGAN
#16 Arkansas @ ALABAMA
#9 LOUISVILLE @ Kentucky
#21 Boston College @ #15 GEORGIA TECH
BRIGHAM YOUNG @ Tulsa
FLORIDA STATE @ Colorado
#1 USC @ #14 Nebraska

Any thoughts? I'm afraid Florida is going to wax my beloved Vols in the Swamp, but I always pick that one with my heart. Hopefully they'll prove my gut wrong. I'd gladly stick my foot in my mouth. Comments on my other picks? They're mostly the favorites which always makes me nervous. Gotta be some upsets brewing in there somewhere (GO VOLS!)

[Voyager2lcats]

I think Bill has it correct: don't count 'em until they've played. Obviously you're forecasting, so you make an educated choice. Tennessee vs. Florida is going to be tough- period. I thought- insert conventional wisdom- that Virginia Tech was going to be an easy choice for Top Ten honors and South Carolina would bump along winning one here, losing another there, and maybe getting a minor bowl bid. Now, who knows?;)

[crxmanpat]

Even though I'm a die hard Seminoles fan, I still think the FSU-CU game will be close (and I hope it's carried by ESPN over here). Last week they struggled against UAB, but finally pulled it out in the end. FSU has a tendency to be a 4th quarter team.

[crxmanpat]

Looks like ESPN is carrying the FSU-CU game! Yippee!

[firemanbill]

Well, I guess Buckshot headed for the hills. I sort of thought he'd check back in (especially knowing that all this is just in good fun). Anyway, here are ESPN's games this week. My personal picks are listed in CAPS. The ESPN games are straight up. Spreads ARE NOT taken into account.

#22 TENNESSEE @ #5 Florida (comments not allowed :p)
Pittsburgh @ MICHIGAN STATE
#10 OHIO STATE @ Washington
Notre Dame @ MICHIGAN
#16 Arkansas @ ALABAMA
#9 LOUISVILLE @ Kentucky
#21 Boston College @ #15 GEORGIA TECH
BRIGHAM YOUNG @ Tulsa
FLORIDA STATE @ Colorado
#1 USC @ #14 Nebraska

Any thoughts? I'm afraid Florida is going to wax my beloved Vols in the Swamp, but I always pick that one with my heart. Hopefully they'll prove my gut wrong. I'd gladly stick my foot in my mouth. Comments on my other picks? They're mostly the favorites which always makes me nervous. Gotta be some upsets brewing in there somewhere (GO VOLS!)

I like your choices Volfan! Especially UT!;-) Watch out for Washington. They looked awfully tough last week. Nichigan should bounce back and beat ND, at least I hope so anyway... I would love to see Nebraska win but I don't think it'll happen...

anyway, some good games for sure this weekend!

[Voyager2lcats]

I think we are going to see more and more of this with the way the NCAA runs the system nowadays.

Gone are the days of having 3 or 4 major power houses and the "also rans".

But USF over Auburn?!:<: To me that's bigger than App State over UM! WOW!

And yeah Cat, that fella sure could run! That last drive was incredible, Every there knew they were going to run the ball and he still had 3 10+ yard rushes in a row! Good ballgame there, I enjoyed watching that one.

Bill,

I was reading on ESPN.com about USF's quarterback (Grothe). They compare him to DOUG FLUTIE!!! That is saying something. I used to watch Flutie when he played for BC and he was simply put- a magician with a football.

[Vol4Ever]

I would KILL (hypothetically, of course) for Nebraska to take down the Trojans. I have a friend who moved here from Southern Cal who constantly talks, talks, talks. We get so sick of it. Just don't see it in the cards, though. Washington over Ohio State has a better chance of happening, in my opinion. That was the last one I picked.

[Voyager2lcats]

I like your choices Volfan! Especially UT!;-) Watch out for Washington. They looked awfully tough last week. Nichigan should bounce back and beat ND, at least I hope so anyway... I would love to see Nebraska win but I don't think it'll happen...

anyway, some good games for sure this weekend!

I think after last week that a lot can still happen to surprise us. I would generally agree with your picks. BC always scares me because they can beat anyone when they are up. I have had some scares watching them play Virginia Tech in the past.:<:

[Lip84]

Well, I guess Buckshot headed for the hills. I sort of thought he'd check back in (especially knowing that all this is just in good fun). Anyway, here are ESPN's games this week. My personal picks are listed in CAPS. The ESPN games are straight up. Spreads ARE NOT taken into account.

#22 TENNESSEE @ #5 Florida (comments not allowed :p)
Pittsburgh @ MICHIGAN STATE
#10 OHIO STATE @ Washington
Notre Dame @ MICHIGAN
#16 Arkansas @ ALABAMA
#9 LOUISVILLE @ Kentucky
#21 Boston College @ #15 GEORGIA TECH
BRIGHAM YOUNG @ Tulsa
FLORIDA STATE @ Colorado
#1 USC @ #14 Nebraska

Any thoughts? I'm afraid Florida is going to wax my beloved Vols in the Swamp, but I always pick that one with my heart. Hopefully they'll prove my gut wrong. I'd gladly stick my foot in my mouth. Comments on my other picks? They're mostly the favorites which always makes me nervous. Gotta be some upsets brewing in there somewhere (GO VOLS!)

Yea youre gonna have to keep an eye out for the Purple Storm out here in washington. Them Big Ten schools dont do so well against the spread option (if you doubt me look at Florida clobbering OSU last year in bcs champ game and michigan gettin beat out by appalachian and oregon).

[firemanbill]

Auburn loses again!

Ohio State trailing at the half! Go Huskies!

Tennessee... well.....:(

[Vol4Ever]

Goodness gracious. Words just can't describe what Fulmer put on the field yesterday. After the first quarter where we actually had a fighting chance, it was utter and COMPLETE domination. Playing like that, Florida is going to go far (again). I *love* their style of offense. The players seem to actually enjoy themselves when they are on the field.

You can pretty much tell what type of day the Vols are going to have when they come out of the tunnel. Yesterday was no different. They just jogged out looking bewildered. Absolutely no fire whatsoever. Fulmer has lost the ability to motivate the troops, and bringing Cutcliffe back was a step BACKWARDS. Our offense has become so predictable even the opposing cheerleaders could run the defense against it.

After watching the Bama / Arkansas game last night, they both scare me to death the way we're playing. I'll be glad when Fulmer's gone, and the players re-adopt an attitude of actually wanting to play the game again.

:(

[end rant]

[firemanbill]

I agree bud... Fulmer is stuck in the 80's and always will be. Until they get rid of him and bring in a whole new system, (which they won't) we'll be the best second place team in the SEC east.

I've been a Vol fan for many years and have never turned a game over... until yesterday...

[crxmanpat]

Man, I had too many games going to keep up with. A lot of ranked teams went down yesterday to unranked teams. This will be an interesting year for the BCS computers.

[firemanbill]

Can you believe how much hype there was over two 0-2 teams in that Mich/ND game... It's too bad either one of them had to win that one. lol

I bet 0-3 ND will be on tv again next week though...:p

Now with Floridas big win you have 3 deserving teams with an argument for #1... It is going to be interesting

[Voyager2lcats]

Goodness gracious. Words just can't describe what Fulmer put on the field yesterday. After the first quarter where we actually had a fighting chance, it was utter and COMPLETE domination. Playing like that, Florida is going to go far (again). I *love* their style of offense. The players seem to actually enjoy themselves when they are on the field.

You can pretty much tell what type of day the Vols are going to have when they come out of the tunnel. Yesterday was no different. They just jogged out looking bewildered. Absolutely no fire whatsoever. Fulmer has lost the ability to motivate the troops, and bringing Cutcliffe back was a step BACKWARDS. Our offense has become so predictable even the opposing cheerleaders could run the defense against it.

After watching the Bama / Arkansas game last night, they both scare me to death the way we're playing. I'll be glad when Fulmer's gone, and the players re-adopt an attitude of actually wanting to play the game again.

:(

[end rant]

Vol4Ever,
It's tough to watch your team when they are ineptly handled by a coach, especially when your team has a LONG tradition of winning (Notre Dame ring a bell?). Except I don't feel sorry for Notre Dame- I remember my roommate at Virginia Tech pulling for them while the Hokies struggled (I won't say what year:)). Never did care for ND and their hype machine.

[Vol4Ever]

Yep. Notre Dame and Michigan being down doesn't bother me a bit, but I'll bet their die hard fans feel about like I do. Both those schools as well as Tennessee have historically been 9 to 10 win teams year in & year out. I agree that the BCS is going to be interesting. Maybe this will be the year where the NCAA officials finally see the light & adopt some sort of playoff system.

[firemanbill]

Yep. Notre Dame and Michigan being down doesn't bother me a bit, but I'll bet their die hard fans feel about like I do. Both those schools as well as Tennessee have historically been 9 to 10 win teams year in & year out. I agree that the BCS is going to be interesting. Maybe this will be the year where the NCAA officials finally see the light & adopt some sort of playoff system.

I wouldn't put money on that!;)

[Vol4Ever]

Was anyone watching the Bama/Georgia game Sat night? (Great game, by the way). Did anyone catch ESPN's Mike Patrick dreaming about Britney Spears during the overtime period? Out of the absolute blue, Patrick says to his co-host “I have an important question. What is Britney doing with her life?” The co-host just sits there in stunned silence and finally says “Who?”. It continues downhill from there. The whole exchange is absolutely hysterical, but it makes NO sense whatsoever. See video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZUB3eJOTos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZUB3eJOTos)

What in the world was that all about???

[firemanbill]

I caught that too... too funny... You're right though, made no sense whatsoever!

How bout them Wildcats! Go UK!

[Voyager2lcats]

Was anyone watching the Bama/Georgia game Sat night? (Great game, by the way). Did anyone catch ESPN's Mike Patrick dreaming about Britney Spears during the overtime period? Out of the absolute blue, Patrick says to his co-host “I have an important question. What is Britney doing with her life?” The co-host just sits there in stunned silence and finally says “Who?”. It continues downhill from there. The whole exchange is absolutely hysterical, but it makes NO sense whatsoever. See video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZUB3eJOTos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZUB3eJOTos)

What in the world was that all about???

This is the first I heard about it. I thought Mike Patrick had more gray cells than that. What do I care about some self-absorbed, rehab-failing, bimbo who can't get her life together? Nothing is my answer.:blah:

[crxmanpat]

I didn't see that one. But hey, how 'bout them Michigan Wolverines? Takin' it to Penn State once again. Boy what a year for the Top 25 so far! There's a lot of "unknowns" in there this year too. USF, ASU. What a fun year!

Go Noles! :D

[BUCKSHOT]

how bout them dawg's

[firemanbill]

Hey Buckshot, nothing like a win to bring you back huh!?!:D

They played a good game last weekend.

[BUCKSHOT]

Sec Vs Sec Always Bad News For Some One

[firemanbill]

boy ain't that the truth! You just never know from week to week anymore... not just in the SEC either...

[Airhead]

Was anyone watching the Bama/Georgia game Sat night? (Great game, by the way). Did anyone catch ESPN's Mike Patrick dreaming about Britney Spears during the overtime period? Out of the absolute blue, Patrick says to his co-host “I have an important question. What is Britney doing with her life?” The co-host just sits there in stunned silence and finally says “Who?”. It continues downhill from there. The whole exchange is absolutely hysterical, but it makes NO sense whatsoever. See video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZUB3eJOTos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZUB3eJOTos)

What in the world was that all about???
Hey,
Whats the big "T" for..HeHeHe

Crimson Tide...

[crxmanpat]

Bruce,

Hope you're not disappointed this weekend. ;)

[firemanbill]

Hey,
Whats the big "T" for..HeHeHe

Crimson Tide...

Unfortunatley nowadys... "Terrible":(

[NUTS]

I figured I would just throw this in to tic you all off:D

[Voyager2lcats]

I figured I would just throw this in to tic you all off:D

Clever boy. Do you have any comments about college football? No? Okay. Go South Carolina! Go Virginia Tech!:)

[BUCKSHOT]

How Bout Them Dawg's ?

[Voyager2lcats]

How Bout Them Dawg's ?

Believe me, I am not counting them out. I know what happens in the SEC- beat someone and you pay for it next time!;)

[NUTS]

Clever boy. Do you have any comments about college football? No? Okay. Go South Carolina! Go Virginia Tech!:)
A picture is worth a thousand words;) Oh, and about 500 to 600 yards a game. V Tech and South Carolina, no worries. Now LSU on the other hand has me a bit worried

Nuts

[Voyager2lcats]

A picture is worth a thousand words;) Oh, and about 500 to 600 yards a game. V Tech and South Carolina, no worries. Now LSU on the other hand has me a bit worried

Nuts

Yep. LSU is going to make you pay and take your change as well.;)

[crxmanpat]

Just so that NUTS has a little competition. ;)

[NUTS]

Just so that NUTS has a little competition. ;)
There hasn't been much "competition" in that contest in quite a while. You think it's time for "King Bobby" to go yet:rolleyes:

Nuts

[firemanbill]

I figured I would just throw this in to tic you all off:D


I figured you pipe in here sooner or later! LOL... They are on a roll now huh?!

[crxmanpat]

There hasn't been much "competition" in that contest in quite a while. You think it's time for "King Bobby" to go yet:rolleyes:

NutsYou mean like the way Super Spurrier did? ;)

I've been thinking lately that Bobby is nearing the end. But I think the problems lately have been that FSU is no longer the only high profile school in the ACC. A lot of other programs have really stepped it up since FSU came in, and a lot of them are getting recruits that would normally have been a lock for FSU.

Anyway, it's all good. This rivalry seems to swing back and forth as far as momentum. And although UF is the reigning BCS champ, I think FSU is due. :D

[NUTS]

Your absolutly right. Some serious recruiting going on in the ACC. Not a fan of Fl State but it would be strange not to see Bobby on the sidelines.

Nuts

[crxmanpat]

True. I grew up with Bobby on the sidelines. It would be weird seeing someone else there instead.

[firemanbill]

#3 Oklahoma - loses
#7 Texas - loses
#10 Rutgers - loses
#13 Clemson - loses
#21 Penn State - loses
#22 Alabama - loses

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... wow

[Army Dad]

Bill,
I'm here in the heart of Sooner Country I just saw on the tv that OU lost to my dads alma mader CU. They will have to put the whole state on suacide watch. Dad

[firemanbill]

Bill,
I'm here in the heart of Sooner Country I just saw on the tv that OU lost to my dads alma mader CU. They will have to put the whole state on suacide watch. Dad


LOL yeah they have to do that in Tennessee about every week now!:p

I'm watching the Au/Florida game now and they were actually spattered boo's at the half with Florida trailing... Tough crowd... I guess defending Nat. Champ. and being undefeated so far isn't good enough anymore...

[firemanbill]

And another one bites the dust!

Down goes Florida...

Wow what a weekend...

[crxmanpat]

Ah Bill, ya beat me to it. Had to flip over to the USC game, USC just went up by 10 with 3:00 left.

[Vol4Ever]

College football is indeed WACKY this season. Glad to see the Swamp drained, though. That puts TN back in the thick of the SEC, but I don't think it will matter. Between Georgia, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Alabama, I foresee at least 2 (if not 3) losses. We'll also struggle with Kentucky and possibly even Mississippi State (yes Mississippi State). Should Phat Phil run the table, I'll be first in line to congratulate him & accept my portion of crow! Probably not much danger of that unfortunately . . . . :( In my opinion, the outcome of the Georgia game will make or break our season.

Now since we're sharing pictures (will I get shot since it's a gasser?):

[Vol4Ever]

By the way, I finally got my first foamy plank ready to fly this weekend, but I'm having major problems. Help would be appreciated from some of you long-time electric guys. ;) It's posted on the beginners board:

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25142

~Vol

[NUTS]

I really hate field goals:(

Nice bird Vol

Nuts

[Voyager2lcats]

College football is indeed WACKY this season. Glad to see the Swamp drained, though. That puts TN back in the thick of the SEC, but I don't think it will matter. Between Georgia, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Alabama, I foresee at least 2 (if not 3) losses. We'll also struggle with Kentucky and possibly even Mississippi State (yes Mississippi State). Should Phat Phil run the table, I'll be first in line to congratulate him & accept my portion of crow! Probably not much danger of that unfortunately . . . . :( In my opinion, the outcome of the Georgia game will make or break our season.

Now since we're sharing pictures (will I get shot since it's a gasser?):

Vol4Ever,

The SEC is looking very tight so far. This may be one of those years where anyone can beat anyone. I won't predict how this is going to go. I watched South Carolina and Mississippi State and MSU is no pushover- they can run the football. Good luck to your Vols (can't believe I said that:rolleyes:).

[firemanbill]

I really hate field goals:(

Nice bird Vol

Nuts


And he made it twice! :p:D

[crxmanpat]

Man there were some real nail biters and major upsets this past weekend. Man I love College Football! :D

And gotta give props to the Univ of South Fla Bulls. Undefeated and climbing in the polls. Currently at No 6. And they don't have an easy schedule either!

[firemanbill]

Man there were some real nail biters and major upsets this past weekend. Man I love College Football! :D

And gotta give props to the Univ of South Fla Bulls. Undefeated and climbing in the polls. Currently at No 6. And they don't have an easy schedule either!


Yeah no kidding! They were saying that 10 years ago they didn't even have a football program. When they started out the coaches all had to pull their cars up to the practice field and turn on their headlights when the sun went down...

How cool is that! Now they are #6 in the nation! and they got lights too!

[BUCKSHOT]

Again.......................how Bout Them Dawg's !!

[BUCKSHOT]

hey tennessee .....are you ready ?

[Vol4Ever]

Yessir. Should be a great SEC matchup as neither team seems to be hitting on all cylinders this year. Game is definitely an elimination match based on how the win-loss records are stacking up for the rest of the conference. What I don't understand is how we are favored by 2. Ya'll are #15. We're not even ranked. Plus we're playing like total crap right now. I guess it's the "Neyland factor".

I do think that among Georgia, Bama, South Carolina, and Arkansas . . . Georgia is still our best chance for a win. I'm going to re-post my predictions in color to see how they hold up as the season plays out:

Georgia
Bama
South Carolina
Arkansas
- - Tennessee loses 2, possibly 3. Georgia is the most probable win.

Mississippi State
Kentucky
- - Tennessee goes 1-1.

Louisiana-Lafayette
Vanderbilt
- - Tennessee wins both

FINAL RECORD: 7-5 (4-4 SEC)

Care to put your thoughts on GA's future? Good luck tomorrow. The dawgs better bring their earmuffs . . . .

~Vol

[crxmanpat]

I think Tennessee has a decent chance against Bama as well. They didn't look all that good when FSU played them a few weeks ago, and FSU isn't up to snuff this year either.

Coming up we have NC State at home, Wake Forest away, and Miami and Duke at home this month. I can see us going 2-2, with NC State and Miami being the tough games.

Then we finish off with Boston College, VA Tech, Maryland and Florida. I see 2-2 again, possibly 1-3 if BC is tough.

Of course, this all depends on who the QB is. Xavier Lee showed promise, and may take over the start from Drew Weatherford. We'll see what happens.

And of course, GO NOLES!!!! :D

[firemanbill]

hey tennessee .....are you ready ?

YUP!

HOW 'BOUT THEM VOLS?!!!!!:D:D:D

[crxmanpat]

Wow, what a comeback by LSU. Took the lead with only 1 minute left to play, and held off a last drive by the Gators to win the game.

[Airhead]

Alabamer did good today....:ws:;-)

[firemanbill]

USC goes down too!


I think nowadays just about anyone can beat anyone... They must come up with a playoff system... and soon.

That LSU/UF game is an instant classic. That running back for LSU is tough as nails.

[NUTS]

Yep, LSU and UF was a real dog fight. Michael Vick would be jealous:D

Nuts

[firemanbill]

LOL Nuts... Yes he would!:p

[Vol4Ever]

Definitely not going to say our program is fully back on track, but it was nice to get a win over Richt's dawgs. Still alot of football to go, and as we're seeing, ANYTHING can happen. Just noticed that TN snuck back in as #25. Only one way to go from here!

Wonder if buckshot will be back around?

[firemanbill]

Wonder if buckshot will be back around?

if it's anything like their last loss he'll lick his wounds for a couple of weeks and then be back...:p:D

I agree taht we are not completely back but if you look at it hard, losses to Cal and UF... those are tough wins for any program...

[BUCKSHOT]

I'm here......
CONGRAT'S ON THE WIN
MY DAWG'S KINDA WERE OUTTA SINK....
SOMETIME IT'S HARD ....BUT I STICK WITH MY TEAMS
FALCON'S
BULLDOG'S
BRAVE'S
IT'S A ROUGH YEAR.....Being a falcon fan every outher year is.

[firemanbill]

Hey Buckshot! good to hear from you... I know how it feels bud. We are usually on that end of the stick too!:o:(

The Dawgs will bounce back... Too good a team not too!:D

[Vol4Ever]

Hey buck. Glad you're still here & know that all the comments are in good fun. Best of luck the rest of the season out. SEC East is definitely wild this year. Course the rest of the country is following a similar pattern too! This year is the epitome of why I love college football. :tc:

[BUCKSHOT]

Yup,
I'm Allway's With My Team ,
If There Out, Then Hopefully Another Sec Team

[Voyager2lcats]

USC goes down too!


I think nowadays just about anyone can beat anyone... They must come up with a playoff system... and soon.

That LSU/UF game is an instant classic. That running back for LSU is tough as nails.

USC in California went down, but not the other USC (Gamecocks). You were right- Spurrier has us going in the right direction. Now if only Virginia Tech could find its offense.:roll:

[crxmanpat]

USC in California went down, but not the other USC (Gamecocks). You were right- Spurrier has us going in the right direction. Now if only Virginia Tech could find its offense.:roll:But not until after November 10th. ;) Go Noles! :D

[Voyager2lcats]

But not until after November 10th. ;) Go Noles! :D

We are the tricky one aren't we? VT has plenty of defensive and special teams weapons- they're seemingly scoring most of the points. I thought they were going to let Clemson back into the game last week. Too sloppy on offense right now.:(

[crxmanpat]

Well, I guess it don't matter seeing as how Wake Forest snuck one by us last night. Oh well, there's always 4 years from now. :) (I don't think "next year" will be enough time for FSU)

[firemanbill]

:eek:Holy Cow!:eek:

Kentucky beats LSU!!!:eek::eek::eek:

WOW!

[aviatordave]

Iowa beat Illinois - we were expecting to lose

[crxmanpat]

And the year of upsets continues. Could it be USF in the BCS title game? They spanked UCF today, bad.

[firemanbill]

yes it does... Vandy just about beat Georgia too! Fumbled in scoring position with 2 minutes left and tied... beat themselves there...

They are going to have to put in some kind of playoff if this trend continues...

[firemanbill]

And now Cal goes down... #1 and #2 both lose today... and the seaon of upsets continue.

[Vol4Ever]

I'm not gonna go out on a limb & claim our program is back on track, but at least we're playing some decent football for once. I'm witholding further judgment until I see how the boys do against bammer next week at bammer. We're still in the thick of it, but then again, so is EVERYBODY else. I will go out on a limb and say this is one of the best college football years of the modern era (from a full league standpoint). I don't think ANYONE wants to be in the top 5 right now. Seems a surefire mark of death.

And Kentucky over LSU? Just . . . . . . wow.

[crxmanpat]

If this year doesn't scream "we need a playoff in college football", I don't know what does. Personally, I think Boise State got robbed last year. And their bowl game was much more entertaining than the throuncing Florida gave Ohio State. I hope the same doesn't happen to USF this year if they go undefeated.

[firemanbill]

I don't either Pat, but it will...

I agree, we need a playoff and soon!

[Voyager2lcats]

This is good stuff. College football needs this kind of competition. The smaller schools should have their chance to play with the big boys, but I believe the major programs are afraid to play some of these really good smaller colleges. Television exposure has really helped the smaller programs as well. Look what happened with Marshall University as an example. They may not be in the thick of it this year, but I won't count them out for the future.

[BUCKSHOT]

I'd Like To See Usf Go To The Top......why Not

[crxmanpat]

Wow, the BCS computer showed USF the love. Number 2 behind Ohio State. And the top spot could have gone to either, or Boston College. At least the top 3 are all undefeated like it should be. Maybe the system isn't so flawed after all... (yeah, right :rolleyes: )

[firemanbill]

I dunno... Ohio State hasn't played a ranked team all year... and they are #1...:confused:

I think the system has a bunch of flaws, still...:p:rolleyes:

[crxmanpat]

That's OK Bill. They are now cursed by being #1. Only a matter of time now until they fall! :D

[firemanbill]

Boy ain't that the truth! The was this year's going it probably will be.. who do they play this week?

[crxmanpat]

Hmm, let's see. This week against Mich St at home, the following week at Penn St. These are teams that gear up for this game every year. I predict an OSU loss within 2 weeks. :D

[crxmanpat]

And of course Michigan at the end of the year. ;)

[crxmanpat]

Well, it looks like USF got hit by the curse before OSU. It was a nice play though (fake field goal converted for a TD). So I guess that means OSU loses tomorrow. :D

[firemanbill]

Well, it looks like USF got hit by the curse before OSU. It was a nice play though (fake field goal converted for a TD). So I guess that means OSU loses tomorrow. :D


One can only hope!:p:D

[crxmanpat]

Hmm, I wonder. When it's all said and done, will there be any undefeated teams left this year? With the loss by USF, that leaves 5 I think in the top 25?

[firemanbill]

Well I don't think OSU will last and BC plays Va Tech next thursday so they will probably go down as well...

that leaves Arizona State, Kansas and Hawaii... not to sure about any of them or their schedules.

[Voyager2lcats]

Well I don't think OSU will last and BC plays Va Tech next thursday so they will probably go down as well...

that leaves Arizona State, Kansas and Hawaii... not to sure about any of them or their schedules.

I hope you're right!

[crxmanpat]

ASU is playing some quality ball this year. They had tough games against Washington and Wash St and got by them, but they got USC coming up. They better man up for that game or they're going down as well.

[firemanbill]

yeah boy... USC isn't happy they got beat so they'll be up for that one...

[Vol4Ever]

One word . . . . . UGH.

My predictions from back on 9/30/07 are still holding up. Sad part is we're NOT done losing yet. The wheels are finally falling off the Phat Phulmer reign (and it's about time!)

EDIT: Cutcliffe & Chavis need to go right behind him. Do a full house cleaning & re-build from scratch. Coaches have got to find a way to make TN football interesting again. They have become so predictable, I think the opposing cheerleaders could coach against us.

[Voyager2lcats]

One word . . . . . UGH.

My predictions from back on 9/30/07 are still holding up. Sad part is we're NOT done losing yet. The wheels are finally falling off the Phat Phulmer reign (and it's about time!)

EDIT: Cutcliffe & Chavis need to go right behind him. Do a full house cleaning & re-build from scratch. Coaches have got to find a way to make TN football interesting again. They have become so predictable, I think the opposing cheerleaders could coach against us.

I read about it in the State paper and it sounds like Alabama tore Tennessee a new orifice. Ouch! South Carolina finally decided to roll over and play dead on offense- we were scratching by for weeks and Spurrier knows it. I am going to keep my fingers crossed for Virginia Tech against BC. BC's Ryan is another QB with magic in his fingers if you don't get after him. Even a strong rush isn't always enough to get him- he will stand there and take it like a man. Groan.

[crxmanpat]

I think I'm going to invest in a big supply of stickem' and send it to the FSU althletic office. Seems nobody can hang onto the ball anymore. And I'll also get some No Doze for the defense. We literally gave the game away to Miami in the last 2 minutes of play.

And watch, we'll wind up beating Florida this year. :rolleyes:

[BUCKSHOT]

SATURDAY NIGHT.."THE WORLDS LARGEST COCKTAIL PARTY"

I wouldn't mide the DAWG"S losing so bad if they" just beat florida "!

[Vol4Ever]

I'll have to be for Jawja in the Cocktail Party as that will be one of the games required for us to back door into the SECC. However, back dooring would also require us to win out. Probably NOT gonna happen . . . . .

[firemanbill]

I'll have to be for Jawja in the Cocktail Party as that will be one of the games required for us to back door into the SECC. However, back dooring would also require us to win out. Probably NOT gonna happen . . . . .

Yeah I don't think we have much chance of that either VF. We still gotta play Vandy and Kentucky!:eek:

[NUTS]

SATURDAY NIGHT.."THE WORLDS LARGEST COCKTAIL PARTY"

I wouldn't mide the DAWG"S losing so bad if they" just beat florida "!

CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP!

Nuts

[crxmanpat]

Go Noles!

(sorry, just had to get that in :p)

[firemanbill]

Well Volfan we pulled that one out of our #%@ huh?!:eek::rolleyes: Fulmer is safe fo another week...

21-0 at the half and dang near gave it away!

WHEW!!!

Oh... and Buckshot... How 'bout them Dawgs!:D keepin our Vols hopes alive taking out UF!

[Voyager2lcats]

Well Volfan we pulled that one out of our #%@ huh?!:eek::rolleyes: Fulmer is safe fo another week...

21-0 at the half and dang near gave it away!

WHEW!!!

Oh... and Buckshot... How 'bout them Dawgs!:D keepin our Vols hopes alive taking out UF!

Did you see Virginia Tech and BC Thursday night? BC does NOTHING all game until 5 minutes are left in the fourth quarter. So what happens? Matt Ryan shows the world how to run two 2-minute drills that gives him more completions and yardage than the entire previous three quarters and beat VT.:sad: Argh! You already know about Tennessee and South Carolina.:sad: There is no joy in Columbia.

[firemanbill]

We were sure sweating that one Voyager... like I said... whew...

That BC game was one for the books... what a turnaround... Tech though that game was over and just flat quit playing!

[Vol4Ever]

Yep. Fulmer's safe again, but what sucks is that it has NOTHING to do with his performance. UT didn't win that game. South Carolina lost it. Now TN sits alone atop the SEC east with a potentially clear shot to Atlanta if they can get their heads out of their you-know-whats. I still contend that the bulk of this success is due to everyone else losing when it counted. To get back in my good graces, Fulmer is going to have to basically win out with *decisive* victories. The South Carolina game was a clear picture of Fulmer's coaching mantra: get ahead & PROTECT THAT LEAD. In the SEC, you just can't let off like that.

Sorry for the rant. I can just see a scenario where all this saves Fulmer's job, and then next year we won't be so lucky to have all the other teams losing around us. :roll:

[BUCKSHOT]

QUOTE;
CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP!

Nuts

chomp chomp my a**
like I say......

HOW BOUT THEM "DAWG'S"

[BUCKSHOT]

Again .................

How Buot Them Dawgs

Do We Know How To Celibrate Or What

[NUTS]

QUOTE;
CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP!

Nuts

chomp chomp my a**
like I say......

HOW BOUT THEM "DAWG'S"
Not a nice way to treat a fellow minion! You know, I think it's a rule somewhere that we have to let you guy's win once or twice a decade:D
Man that running back you guy's have is something else. He keeps that up and he might beat Hershel Walkers record.

Nuts

[NUTS]

Hey Buckshot. Thought you might like this. It's a little dated, but still I feel it expresses your thoughts quite well.

Nuts

P.S. Sorry about the NUTS

[crxmanpat]

Well, I guess that silly BCS computer thinks LSU still deserves to be in the top 3 ahead of an unbeaten ASU. Oh well, ASU's trust test will come against Oregon this weekend, and then if they get by them they have USC to contend with as well.

And it looks like Ohio State is out to prove they deserve to be #1.

[crxmanpat]

Here's one for you NUTS:


"Why does the St John's River flow north?"

"Because Georgia sucks!"

(Sorry Buckshot :D)

:p

[NUTS]

Here's one for you NUTS:


"Why does the St John's River flow north?"

"Because Georgia sucks!"

(Sorry Buckshot :D)

:p

Oldy but a goody!

[firemanbill]

Yep. Fulmer's safe again, but what sucks is that it has NOTHING to do with his performance. UT didn't win that game. South Carolina lost it. Now TN sits alone atop the SEC east with a potentially clear shot to Atlanta if they can get their heads out of their you-know-whats. I still contend that the bulk of this success is due to everyone else losing when it counted. To get back in my good graces, Fulmer is going to have to basically win out with *decisive* victories. The South Carolina game was a clear picture of Fulmer's coaching mantra: get ahead & PROTECT THAT LEAD. In the SEC, you just can't let off like that.

Sorry for the rant. I can just see a scenario where all this saves Fulmer's job, and then next year we won't be so lucky to have all the other teams losing around us. :roll:

Very Very True! We tried every way in the world to give that game away and they just wouldn't take it...

I really do not think we can win out. UK is going to be very unhappy now and will have something to prove. Vandy just looks tough, period, and will be up for this one...

Watch out Fulmer...

[BUCKSHOT]

S.E.C. Rock"s .
sorry guy's if I offened anyone .....but........

HOW BOUT THEN DAWG'S

[firemanbill]

NAVY beats Notre Dame! Woohooo! First time since '63...

GO NAVY!

[BUCKSHOT]

How Bout Them Dawg's ! #10

[crxmanpat]

Wow, another #2 goes down in flames (and fortunately for me, my team was the spoiler! :D). Why is it that FSU can go into Boston and beat the #2 team in the nation, who by the way was also undefeated, but we can't get by teams like Clemson, Miami (having a horrible year) and Wake Forest?

And watch, we'll win out now (including Florida and VT). It would be nice to see a little more consistency from our offense. Although I do think they've improved over last year (but not by much). I hope next year will be back to the FSU I grew up with, where most seasons saw only 1 loss.

[firemanbill]

Wow, another #2 goes down in flames (and fortunately for me, my team was the spoiler! :D). Why is it that FSU can go into Boston and beat the #2 team in the nation, who by the way was also undefeated, but we can't get by teams like Clemson, Miami (having a horrible year) and Wake Forest?

And watch, we'll win out now (including Florida and VT). It would be nice to see a little more consistency from our offense. Although I do think they've improved over last year (but not by much). I hope next year will be back to the FSU I grew up with, where most seasons saw only 1 loss.

Because even though they were undefeated all three of those teams (well 2 of them anyway) are still better than them... imho:rolleyes:

[Vol4Ever]

Well, the wife and I are headed to Knoxvegas this weekend for the Tennessee / Arkansas game. At this point, I don't know what to think. The Vols and the Hogs both have 2 VERY distinct teams. If both bring their "A" game, it should be a whale of a match. If both bring their "B" game, it should be a whale of a *boring* match. If only 1 of the 2 bring their "A" game, it will be a blowout.

Glad I'm not a betting man. I wouldn't have a clue where to go with this one.:rolleyes:

Just looking forward to being in beautiful East TN!

~Vol

[firemanbill]

ok now I'm jealous...:( I want to go home so bad... work keeps me and the family here in Va for now though... one of these days I'll retire and move back to the mountains!:D

Have fun!

[firemanbill]

Ohio State and Michigan both lose today! So much for the big ten...:rolleyes:

Air Force beats Notre Dame! Way to go Fly Boys!:D

The strange season continues... wow...

[gfdengine204]

How About That Fighting Illini!!!!! Woohoo!

[Vol4Ever]

Well, 1 more week (regular season, that is) in this wacky season. If there has ever been a season that screamed PLAYOFF, this is it. My Vols are continuing to pull out the slimmest of victories which may have saved Phat Phil's Phanny for one more year, but I still think we need new coaching blood in Knoxville. Hard to believe that we are only one win away from Atlanta as crappy as we've played this year. Luckily, the game I got to attend (Arkansas) was the absolute best they've put on the field all year. I would put that team up against anyone in the country. Their *other* team that usually shows up would struggle against some of the better D2 schools!

Oh well, bowl season is just about upon us . . . . .

~Vol

[firemanbill]

OH MY WORD!!!

What a ballgame! 52-50 UT in 4 overtimes! WOW!

Can you breathe yet Vol! I just caught my breath... I'm now out of rolaids and blood pressure medicine! LOL:p

On the the SEC Championship game... Who would have though we'd be doing that? Turns out we've had a pretty darn good season.:D

[Voyager2lcats]

My two schools are heading in opposite directions: South Carolina won six in a row at the start, has done nothing but lose in fairly close games recently. Sucks to lose by two points- I guess that's why you don't let teams block your punts.:mad: Virginia Tech- holy cow! Tyrod Taylor is doing the best on-field imitation of Michael Vick I have ever seen. I would not have thought that back in October against Clemson. And the Florida State game was the clincher- Tech beat Florida State for the first time ever. That felt good.:)

[firemanbill]

Well #1 and #2 go down again! LSU last night and KU tonight...

How bout them Tigers! Mizzou Tigers that is... They may end at #1 tomorrow.

[Liquidity]

Even though GT lost the game to the SEC refs (there was no def pass interference), I am glad that UGA is OUT of the SEC championship. There is a silver lining.


HAHAHAHHAHA buckshot. I guess we both are winners.

[syberjunkie]

I was at the MU/KU game last night, it was great!

GO MIZZOU!!

[firemanbill]

I was at the MU/KU game last night, it was great!

GO MIZZOU!!


Oh Cool! What a great game to get to see live! I bet it was a blast!

[Vol4Ever]

Yep Bill, Phil figured out how to squeak by again. What's weird is that I never thought we'd be headed to Atlanta, and I'd still be disappointed with the seaon. Can't figure that one out.

Let's see which team they decide to put on the field against LSU.

~Vol

P.S. Good thing I'm not a betting man. My picks earlier in the year did NOT come true (thank goodness for that, actually!) I'd be broke . . . .

[firemanbill]

What's sad Vol is that if they lose in Atlanta they'll be all over him again calling for his head, talking about how he can't win the big one...

Tough crowd us Vol fans are...:rolleyes::D

I think a lot of folks have lost money betting on this season!:eek::D

[gfdengine204]

Rumor has it Illinois may be heading for Pasadena. Wouldn't THAT be cool?!?!?!

[BUCKSHOT]

LIQUIDITY WROTE:
EVen though GT lost the game to the SEC refs (there was no def pass interference), I am glad that UGA is OUT of the SEC championship. There is a silver lining.


HAHAHAHHAHA buckshot. I guess we both are winners.
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YUP,OUT OF THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP----IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT !
GLAD TENNESSEE WON,NOW THEY CAN GO GET SPANKED BY LSU
MEANWHILE,THE DAWG'S ARE RANKED #4 IN THE BCS,UNTILL THEY GET A PLAYOFF SYSTEM IN PLACE THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT
IN A CERTIN SCENERIO WE COULD BE NATIONAL CHAMP'S

HOW BOUT THEM DAWG'S

[BUCKSHOT]

I Guess We Will Have To Settle For Spanking Some Islanders
In The

................"SUGAR BOWL"....................



Actually I Think The Warriors Have A Great Offense Aka June Jones Run & Shoot

[firemanbill]

What a weird season it has been... Who would have thought LSU would jump over the others back into the title game?

PLAYOFF!!! We need a PLAYOFF!

[gfdengine204]

Bill,

Wanna come out New Years Day and watch the Rose Bowl? :)

[firemanbill]

I'd love to Kev!

Why do you live so dang far away...:(

[BUCKSHOT]

Dawg's Like Sugar......

[Vol4Ever]

Hey crew. I'm still here, but this nasty little thing called W-O-R-K is getting in the way of my surf time!

Well, I got part of my wish. Cutcliffe's gone (to Duke? ????) I guess the SEC pressure finally took its toll. Unfortunately, Fulmer gets another stay of execution, so I think we're in for another season of mediocre football next year.

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Good luck to everyone's respective teams in the bowls!

~Vol