OK, gents. Fall camp is opening. We're gearing up. Tailgates are being planned.
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College Football -- Better Than Ever
OK, gents. Fall camp is opening. We're gearing up. Tailgates are being planned.
It's great to be alive.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
Pre-season coaches poll...
1. Florida (53 first-place votes)
2. Texas (4)
3. Oklahoma (1)
4. Southern California (1)
5. Alabama
6. Ohio State
7. Virginia Tech
8. Penn State
9. LSU
10. Ole Miss
11. Oklahoma State
12. California
13. Georgia
14. Oregon
15. Georgia Tech
16. Boise State
17. Texas Christian
18. Utah
19. Florida State
20. North Carolina
21. Iowa
22. Nebraska
23. Notre Dame
24. Brigham Young
25. Oregon State
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/colle...l/usatpoll.htm
Last edited by DanS; August 7, 2009 at 13:52.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
Seems about right. USC is probably rated too highly. Same with OSU. It will be fun to watch USC v. OSU on Sept. 12.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
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119. Michigan
USC is going to murder Ohio State.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
I think it's possible that Michigan will be respectable this year. A solid running game is relatively easy to implement and that's Rodriguez's trademark. Some things have happened this past year that give me pause, however -- e.g., losing offensive linemen left and right.
The USC/OSU game might be closer than you think, given that USC is breaking in a new QB.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
USC, though, has all five starters back on the offensive line. That and absolutely ridiculous running backs.
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35 (NRSV)
All of which will make the QB's job much easier. However, USC has thrived on a balanced attack, and it hasn't been demonstrated that Corp can provide the passing half of that balance. NB: I'm not saying that he can't, just that it hasn't been demonstrated.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
Colt McCoy of Texas will be playing "lights out" this year. He's already good, but he showed good sense and stayed.
Mike Leach at Texas Tech has some losses to replace, but he's good. They're not ranked yet, but they may end up that way.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead
Originally Posted by DanS
What, guys who don't want to work hard or can't keep their grades up? Bah.
I think the OL will be better this year: guys have a year in the system, plus hopefully they'll stay healthy, so they can gel as a unit. Injuries were a big problem last year, compounded by inexperience.
I'm really looking forward to a QB who is not Sheridammit.
I'm hoping for a bowl.
Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
One more turn .... One more turn .... | WWTSD
As if my life as a Michigan alumnus living in Columbus couldn't possibly get any worse...
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
My sympathies.
It's probably BS. Rosenberg is an anti-Rodriguez hack. The article has more innuendo than fact. How much of the time falls into mandatory, and how much voluntary? It doesn't say.
Have you read the MGoBlog posts tagged Free Press Jihad?
Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
One more turn .... One more turn .... | WWTSD
Take off the blinders, mon ami.
Rosenberg is not a hack. He is a very talented sports journalist. Rodriguez screwed the pooch, and no amount of wishful thinking will change that. Michigan football, even in the worst of times, has had it's reputation for sportsmenship and abiding by the rules to fall back on. He just pissed all over that.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
Have to agree with Guy here. Michigan has run a clean program, at least as far as sportsmanship and NCAA compliance goes. They've got RR dead to rights. Although past experience tells us that it will take a few years to haul out his fetid carcass because he has a knack for winning games.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
OSU
Michigan
KH FOR OWNER!
ASHER FOR CEO!!
GUYNEMER FOR OT MOD!!!
Rosenberg is anti-Rodriguez, and I threw in hack because he's not objective in this regard. It has yet to be proven that Rodriguez screwed the pooch. The article didn't prove anything. I will wait till see what U-M's investigation shows, and if they find anything, what sort of consequences there will be, self- or NCAA-imposed.
Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
One more turn .... One more turn .... | WWTSD
Rosenberg is no more anti-Rodriguez than you or I are. He's only doing his job. Which, incidentally, has been confirmed by interviews conducted with a couple unnamed players by a guy on ESPN.
Don't shoot the messenger.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
IMO, from what I've read (not just this weekend), he is more anti-Rodriguez than I am.
But if there have been violations, I will be more anti-Rodriguez than I was.
Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
One more turn .... One more turn .... | WWTSD
USC is going with Barkley at QB. I'm surprised. A true freshman QB is going to be making tons of true freshman QB mistakes.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
There's no crying in football!
http://deadspin.com/5349419/you-made-rich-rodriguez-cry
I'd like to thank the University of Michigan football team for providing our pre-season entertainment.
Totally unexpected too.
Last edited by DanS; August 31, 2009 at 15:42.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891
This guy has some emotional and/or mental issues. I don't mean to pile more on him, I'm just saying.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead
Boise State vs. Oregon tomorrow night! Great game to kick off the season.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
Billboard seen in South Bend:
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35 (NRSV)
First game of the season:
An absolute dog, South Carolina 7, NC State 3.
Christ, I hope Oregon-BSU is more entertaining than that **** sandwich.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
Boise State
They could be up much more than they are already. Fake XP for two-point conversion, safety... seeing a little bit of everything. They're up 10-0 and driving with 2 minutes to go in the first half.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
Not a single first down for Oregon in the first half.
No excuses for the Ducks here. They had all summer to prepare for this revenge game, and they are getting dominated. They are lucky to only be down 13-0.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
It ain't over yet.
ACK!
Jimmy has fancy plans, and pants to match.
Or maybe it is.
Jimmy has fancy plans, and pants to match.
Pathetic performance by the Ducks, in every aspect of the game.
They can't really be that bad, can they? The Broncos can't really be that good, can they?
(The answer to both questions is: no, they can't.)
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
Blount cold cocked a Boise St. player after the game? Wow.
And Guy, Boise wasn't actually that good. They were very, very sloppy on offense, which is uncharacteristic (it is the first game though).
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35 (NRSV)
Yeah, I know. They had some fumble problems early and late, and their field goal unit was atrocious.
Like I said, the game really wasn't that close. The Broncos left many points out there on the field with their miscues. But they still dominated the game.
"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund Freud
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