College Football Open Thread
by Chris Thorman on Oct 17, 2009 9:33 AM CDT
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We're not going to act like Saturdays aren't dominated by college football around here. There are some great games today and I know even I will be plopped down in front of the TV checking out Texas/OU at noon today. And let's face it. If the 800+ comments during this week's MNF game were any indication, Chiefs fans are looking for a non-KC football outlet sometimes. While I'm working on a Pioli trade article, I wanted to throw up this open thread for you.
Since the re-launch of SBNation.com, I've found myself reading the College Football Buffet every week. It's a full rundown of all of the games worth watching in college football and all SBN relationships aside, it's really awesome.
Here are the games that you should get a "heaping helping" of this week:
No. 22 South Carolina (5-1) @ No. 2 Alabama (6-0) - ESPN, 8pm
Can South Carolina stop the Alabama running game? Or Julio Jones? And shut down McElroy at QB? It might be too much to ask. Stephen Garcia will need a big day to make it happen.
No. 4 Virginia Tech (5-1) @ No. 19 Georgia Tech (5-1) - ESPN2, 6pm
Big game for Georgia Tech. Not only is it Homecoming but it's a chance to re-inject themselves into the ACC Championship discussion. That this one will be played in primetime only adds to the intrigue.
No. 20 Oklahoma (3-2) vs. No. 3 Texas (5-0) - ABC, Noon
Colt McCoy must have finally made it, he's reached Rick Reilly-coverage status. But has Texas' offense become too one-dimensional under Colt? Either way, WR Dejaun Miller and the rest of the Sooners are going to need to step it up to prevent falling back to .500 and out of the Top 25.
This is an open thread. What games are you watching today?
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Gonna try to watch OU, Texas.
Is the KU, Colorado game gonna be televised?
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 17, 2009 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it is locally
on fox kc channel
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 17, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im watching the iowa wisconsin game
by chiefs8288 on Oct 17, 2009 9:53 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
What no Hawkeye love?
I know you all hate coach Kirk but come on
Predictions for 2009:
LJ runs for 1800 yards
Bowe in the pro bowl
Chiefs D finishes in the top 10 in points allowed
Chiefs 10-6
by bonesjackson on Oct 17, 2009 9:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know Ive been singing the praises of Ndamukong Suh all year...
THAT DUDE LEADS NEBRASKA IN PASSES DEFENSED!!!!
How is that even possible for a DT, who also leads the team in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks too
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 9:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rumor is the Blackshirts were given out this week. Players should be fired up. Go Big Red!!!
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
by BigRedChief on Oct 17, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No offense...
I kinda hate Nebraska, always have… But having said that I have tremendous respect for Bo Pelini and Suh.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate is a strong word there AG....
….I dislike alot of teams but hate? What makes NU so terrible? What school do you root for? Did you mean no offense to me or Nebraska has no offense? Cause both are applicable statements. I think Zac Lee is on a very short leash this week, especially if Tech gets up first.
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
by BigRedChief on Oct 17, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No offense to you...
And I dont mean the literal hate, I mean the usual sports hate… Kinda like how I hate OU, USC and Florida too. And since you asked I root for one of the most hated teams in the history of sports… ND.
I just absolutely hated the option offense, and since that was Nebraska’s bread and butter for the longest time I just really began to hate them because of it. Ironically I also really dont like the color red (Dont ask me why I still root for the Chiefs cause I can’t give an answer). But I really REALLY do hate the color red.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nebraska fans are like
Cowboy, Notre Damn, Raider. and Donk fans just annoying! I know I have a ton of Corn*$#&er fans in my family. Nothing felt better than when they hired Callahan and he promptly destroyed all of their traditions.
Predictions for 2009:
LJ runs for 1800 yards
Bowe in the pro bowl
Chiefs D finishes in the top 10 in points allowed
Chiefs 10-6
by bonesjackson on Oct 17, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guilty as charged
I am such an obnoxious ND fan when they are doing good… And when they aren’t doing good Im a snobby douchy ND fan.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some are....
I am not. I have lived around K-State fans for like 20 years now and some of them are annoying as hell, like El Roberson is walking through the door any moment. What is even worse is all of the sudden there are shit loads of KU football fans now and that is complete bullshit. Nebraska fans consist mostly of traditionalists, they like the way Nebraska was and if anyone even tries to step out of the box they will turn on you. Too prideful. Remember, I am a Chiefs fan so I know what it is like to be a fan with humility.
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
by BigRedChief on Oct 17, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ive always been more of a KU fan than K-State fan...
but Im not rabid now that KU is good. I hope they do good, but I really dont care much. Perhaps if they stay at this level for awhile I may root for them more.
Of courses being a KU basketball fan I have to root for them in football against Mizzou too.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nebraska is usually terrible at basketball so I find myself rooting for KU in basketball, as long as they aren't playing NU.
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
by BigRedChief on Oct 17, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that kid at Nebraska that is like 4'11"
he is TENACIOUS!
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got 2 tickets for tomorrows game, if you want to go hit up my fan post.
1st one or two to post get em
by mushin on Oct 17, 2009 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit the post here
Tickets for Skins game
by mushin on Oct 17, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For anyone watching the Iowa game
check out their TE Tony Moeaki. He’s had injury problems and isn’t a dominant blocker but he’s a great go to receiver. Ferentz called him the best TE he’s ever had and that means something since he coached Dallas Clark. He might be a mid to late round steal in the draft.
It's a good thing Pioli and Haley aren't running AP or a lot of you guys would of been traded or cut for cast offs from the Pats Pulpit.
by KCporkchop on Oct 17, 2009 11:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bradford hurt again what a bum
should have took the money in the nfl.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Oct 17, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's still the #1 QB in this draft
Don’t you think?
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by Chris Thorman on Oct 17, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he just needs to get 100%. Colt McCoy isn't helping his draft stock so far.
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
by BigRedChief on Oct 17, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya im sure he is still number one . But you really have to question his durability
If he goes to the rams the bucs any of those teams that have no o line . I would really be worried investing big money in a guy with his injury history and body frame. Not saying hes not good. Im just saying im worried about handing him a check without him getting a paper cut. thats all. haha
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Oct 17, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say that he has an injury history...
He took a really hard hit and landed on his shoulder. I would imagine most QB’s would have messed up their shoulder on that hit.
I think if Clausen puts the game on his shoulders and beats USC he may do a lot in improving his stock today.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradford scared me before these injuries
He just screams bust to me. Jason White threw 75 TDs in two seasons and beat out Larry Fitzgerald and Eli Manning for the Heisman Trophy running that same offense and didn’t even get drafted, but I’m suppose to believe Bradford is an elite QB? He only opperates out of the shotgun most of the time and doesn’t make most of the reads of the defense on his own (the OU coaches send audibles into him from the sideline). Now he has a recurring shoulder injury. Maybe the Raiders will draft him to replace “fatty mcgee”.
It's a good thing Pioli and Haley aren't running AP or a lot of you guys would of been traded or cut for cast offs from the Pats Pulpit.
by KCporkchop on Oct 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hard to say
with back to back injens so quick depencs on combine
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Oct 17, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the college replay system
where the refs can review any play they want to make sure they get the call right. That is how the NFL should be…sure it may slow the game down a bit, but it is more important that the right calls are made I think
by KCCheeze on Oct 17, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly kc cheeze
at the end of the day get the call right its only fair to the teams and the fans . The nfl needs to take notes from college college just has it right when it comes to officiating.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Oct 17, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if Bradford
just told McCoy he’d vote for him in the Heisman since they’re friends & Bradford is out of the running? Way lower score than waht I figured with Texas winning 16 – 13. Bunch of strange plays too.
by ttownmikey on Oct 17, 2009 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bradford is an injury risk.
He didn’t get hit at all last year. His line kept him pretty damn clean. This year, he has to figure out how to scramble a little and he has gotten hurt twice. If I’m an NFL GM, this is a huge red flag for me. I’m taking Colt McCoy or BYU’s Max Hall.
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 17, 2009 3:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
how bout the hogs
10-6 @ fla
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Oct 17, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This Florida/Arkansas game
has been one of the most entertaining games I’ve seen all season long.
Ridiculous play after ridiculous play. Possible go ahead Hogs TD under review now.
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by Chris Thorman on Oct 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God I hate USC...
more today than ever before.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 17, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From way down
to back in the lead. KU now up 30 – 27 after being down like 24 – 3 to Colorado. Jayhawks totally out of sync until last possession of 1st half. Rolling now & Meier keeps making the clutch catches. He’s in double-digit receptions again.
by ttownmikey on Oct 17, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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