NCAA Week 7 Observations/Discussion

[majesstik1]

Once again, I was slacking and didn't get this up on time.

Didn't get a chance to watch any of the games that have been played so far this week, but I have them on my DVR, of course. Looks like that Clem/Wake game was a barn-burner.

Tonight/Tomorrow's match-ups:

Louisville @ Memphis: couple of .500 teams go at it tonight. Victor Anderson for L'Ville has been fun to watch so far this year. I haven't seen Memphis yet.

Game of the Week
#5 Texas vs #1 Oklahoma: In Dallas, with both teams coming in strong this time. I like OU to win this one, they are the more complete team.

S. Carolina @ Kentucky: Kentucky only has one loss, and is still in the running for the SECE...probably won't last, but their defense has been great so far this year.

#13 Vanderbilt @ Mississippi St: Will Vandy get Croomed or are they for real?

Arizona St @ #8 USC: this was supposed to be the game that would ultimately decide the Pac-10. But, ASU has been crap this year, and might be without their QB in this one.

#23 Michigan St @ Northwestern: NW is unbeaten, and unranked. This would be a good time to spring a trap on a ranked conference opponent.

Notre Dame @ #22 N. Carolina: both teams are somewhat of a surprise at 4-1. Should be a good game.

Tennessee @ #10 Georgia: this looks better on paper, unless UGA is still in a funk from the Bama game.

Arizona @ Stanford: my upset special of the week. Stanford beats the only other team in the Pac-10 of significance this year.

Arkansas @ #20 Auburn: Storyline - Franklin is out as the OC...Petrino was our OC in 2002. Let's see how AU plays with a different play caller, but keeping most of the system Franklin put in.

#6 Penn St @ Wisconsin: Bielema just lost his first game at Camp Randall, so this will be interesting how they respond to another conference opponent coming in. Could be an upset here.

#15 Boise St @ Southern Miss: another possible upset special here.

#17 Oklahoma St @ #3 Missouri: the score board operator will be tired after this one.

#4 LSU @ #11 Florida: this will probably end up being a better game than the Tex/OU game, but comes in with less hype. Whoever takes snaps for LSU at QB is going to have a hard time with the noise. And Florida really needs Tebow to get back to the level he played at last year.

[Texicali blue]

This is a great week for NCAA football, get your popcorn, your beer, or whatever you like to watch the games with and enjoy.

[WildCardBound]

Auburn wont have a problem with Arkansas. Doesn't matter though, Auburn appears to be the USC of the east. No matter what they do they'll be ranked.

[majesstik1]

This is a great week for NCAA football, get your popcorn, your beer, or whatever you like to watch the games with and enjoy.

I wish. We're bustin' arse on housework projects to have them done before winter. I'll be lucky to catch the evening games. Then tomorrow, I've got to go to a buddy's wedding...on my birthday :banghead: He's a Niner fan too, so at least he has to suffer some too for making us go to his Sunday wedding :laugh:

[Adrian]

This should be the best week of college football so far this season.

Sucks I have to work from 10-6...:nonono:

Im definitly Tivo-ing the Red River shootout. Should be an awesome game as it usually is.

[mascott]

goooo GATORS!! man i hope Tebow says the heck with what meyer says and goes back to the Toebow old..now is the time to do it..i really hope Urban Meyer is holding an ace up his the sleeve. so far fl. hasn't looked nothing close to dominte this year. i hope they been playing vanilla so far to set the table...

this one and vs. Auburn is has got me kinda worried due to whats awaiting tebow on the otherside of the ball.

[Wisco N9ner]

Wisconsin HAS to beat Penn St.. They just have to, or I'll cry.

[WildCardBound]

Look at Texas, actually making a game out of this. I'm so happy it's not a blow out.

[PA_NinersFan]

Wisconsin HAS to beat Penn St.. They just have to, or I'll cry.

Have some tissues ready, you're gonna need them.

[Optimus Moo]

Toledo is up 13-10 on Michigan late, but failed to convert a 4th and 2 at the Michigan 33. That gave the ball back to the Wolverines, who are inside the Toledo 20 with less than 30 seconds to play.

[Optimus Moo]

Michigan missed a 26-yard FG. Toledo wins 13-10.

[NyNinerFan]

Michigan missed a 26-yard FG. Toledo wins 13-10.

sad

[Optimus Moo]

Blocked punt return for a TD by Ohio State, 7-0 Buckeyes over Purdue with 11:41 left in the first quarter.

[Gof the Gij]

Texas 45, Oklahoma 35

Colt McCoy was 28/35 1 TD 0 INT against a good defense. He's looking more and more like his freshman form. He now has 17 TDs and 3 INTs, on pace for 43 TDs and 8 INTs.

[Optimus Moo]

Ohio State leads 13-0 at halftime without scoring a touchdown on offense.

[Rockyn]

First game of the year I'm not going to be attending...grrrr...It's going to bleaux not having RJF in the lineup, but I expect us to come out swinging.

No idea how the game is going to go, we'll just have to see.

[Optimus Moo]

First game of the year I'm not going to be attending...grrrr...It's going to bleaux not having RJF in the lineup, but I expect us to come out swinging.

No idea how the game is going to go, we'll just have to see.

If they lose, it's your fault.

[Optimus Moo]

Vandy went down to Mississippi State, 17-14.

[Rockyn]

Vandy went down to Mississippi State, 17-13.

Is anyone surprised? I love a feel-good story, but Vandy really didn't have much business being ranked...

[Rockyn]

If they lose, it's your fault.

Great now I feel useless for not making the trip. :laugh:

[NyNinerFan]

Draft Eric Berry!!!!!1

Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rocketknight73]

Toledo is up 13-10 on Michigan late, but failed to convert a 4th and 2 at the Michigan 33. That gave the ball back to the Wolverines, who are inside the Toledo 20 with less than 30 seconds to play.Yahoo !!!!

Michigan missed a 26-yard FG. Toledo wins 13-10.Yeah !!! I was there!!! Good for Toledo, bad for Michigan football. The Rockets are not good themselves this year but it was still a good win for us Toledo fans.

sadNope. HAPPY!!:)

Dude I can't cry anymore this yr...I knew we were rebuilding but **** this is WAY too much...HA!! :banghead:

[NyNinerFan]

That's Tenn soph S right?...what did he do?...

he just picked off Stafford in the end zone (it was mainly miscommunication on a fade route rather than his own doing), but he returned it like 60-65 yards out of the end zone all the way to the 35-40 yardline of Georgia..

his 4th INT of the year.. the dude is a natural playmaker who can do a little bit of everything.. amazing he's just a **** sophmore.

[Optimus Moo]

Great now I feel useless for not making the trip. :laugh:

Glad I could help. :laugh:

Yahoo !!!!

Yeah !!! I was there!!! Good for Toledo, bad for Michigan football. The Rockets are not good themselves this year but it was still a good win for us Toledo fans.

ANY win over Michigan is a good win, period! My brother is an OU grad and was happy the MAC got a big win like that.

[NyNinerFan]

TD Vols!

The resurrection of Phil Fulmer!!!! :pards:

[Rocketknight73]

Glad I could help. :laugh:



ANY win over Michigan is a good win, period! My brother is an OU grad and was happy the MAC got a big win like that.Yep. I will take it. I wish it could come under better circumstances(both teams actually playing better) but a win is a win. And anytime you can go into the Big House and take one...well, it still tastes sweet.:)

[Optimus Moo]

The Vandy loss was 17-14. I had a typo. My apologies.

[Optimus Moo]

Yep. I will take it. I wish it could come under better circumstances(both teams actually playing better) but a win is a win. And anytime you can go into the Big House and take one...well, it still tastes sweet.:)

The only thing better would have been to take some real rockets and blow the place up. :laugh:

[Optimus Moo]

Ohio State is up 16-3 with less than seven minutes to go in the game. The game is pretty boring.

[Optimus Moo]

Ohio State won 16-3. I had caffeine to keep me awake.

[rathman53]

Looking at Minnesota's schedule they might end up playing for the BIG 10 tittle. :falldownlaugh:

[Optimus Moo]

Looking at Minnesota's schedule they might end up playing for the BIG 10 tittle. :falldownlaugh:

Huh huh huh... huh huh huh... you said TITtle... huh huh huh... huh huh huh...

[NyNinerFan]

why exactly is Auburn ranked? :hoppy:

[majesstik1]

Vandy went down to Mississippi State, 17-14.

They got Croomed.

[Optimus Moo]

FYI... Michigan was 24-0 all-time vs. the MAC before today.

[Optimus Moo]

Did you just see that finish for the Notre Dame-North Carolina game?

Notre Dame has a last-gasp pass for a first down with five seconds left or so when the receiver caught it. Yet he fumbled it over to North Carolina. Yet Notre Dame went up to the line to try and snap a final play —*because the line judge said the receiver was down — and didn't get it off.

The teams come out on to the field to do the postgame congrats and handshakes and all that, then the refs wanted a review — which just proved there was a fumble and it was UNC ball with two seconds left. Kneel down and UNC wins 29-24.

[49ersforlife5x]

Theres just something so awesome about watching Michigan lose to bad teams. Appalachain state, Toledo. That's so good!

[beasley for pres]

Didn't get a chance to watch any of the games that have been played so far this week, but I have them on my DVR, of course. Looks like that Clem/Wake game was a barn-burner.


:cry:

[PA_NinersFan]

Lets go State....beat the badgers!!!!

[Rockyn]

We're making Tebow look like a god. Our secondary needs to tighten up or he'll throw for 1000.

Danny McCray is also a scrub.

[Rockyn]

Ok wow that's pathetic, 17-0. Secondary is non-existent and we have 3 total yards of offense.

[Rockyn]

LSU having trouble early...Okst is playing a great gm so far...Mizzou 1st 3 and out this yr and only 2 poss in the 1st qtr...

Okst just missed a chip shot fg...

Having trouble? We'll be lucky to score.

[Rockyn]

End of 1st, 17-0 Florida and they just picked off Lee.

186-4 in yardage. We are so unbelievably unprepared for this game it's not funny.

[PA_NinersFan]

PSU dominating Wisky 17-0

[Optimus Moo]

End of 1st, 17-0 Florida and they just picked off Lee.

186-4 in yardage. We are so unbelievably unprepared for this game it's not funny.

They're depressed. Can't you hear the coaching staff over the TV saying, "Freaking RockiNiner bailed on us, that loser!" :headhurts:

[PA_NinersFan]

24 -7 Psu

[Rockyn]

They're depressed. Can't you hear the coaching staff over the TV saying, "Freaking RockiNiner bailed on us, that loser!" :headhurts:

That's a long drive, and it's rather comfortable in my living room. :laugh:

We need 7 now...it's a miracle we're within 3 possessions.

[Optimus Moo]

That's a long drive, and it's rather comfortable in my living room. :laugh:

We need 7 now...it's a miracle we're within 3 possessions.

I'm not watching. I'm going to be PIPing the ALCS and the Jackets game, once the Jackets start at 10 p.m.

[Rockyn]

I'm not watching. I'm going to be PIPing the ALCS and the Jackets game, once the Jackets start at 10 p.m.

I think you're the first fan I've ever met. :laugh:

[Optimus Moo]

I think you're the first fan I've ever met. :laugh:

But at least hockey is an acceptable sport.

The REAL challenge is to find a Crew fan. :laugh:

[Optimus Moo]

:mememe:

And who in the hell let you on the Internet tonight? :laugh:

[Optimus Moo]

Hell if I know. I just got on and I decided to be a Crew fan. I'm bored though, so I'm gonna do something else now. Later everyone.

P.S. Big Worm... SUCK IT MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!

I expect to see you with a Toledo avatar by Monday. :laugh:

[Rockyn]

Well, we're back in this game...that was an important score before the half. 20-7 Gators, LSU gets the ball to start the 2nd half.

[Optimus Moo]

:nonono: we still have one gm that will make the season even more miserable...:laugh:

Fixed. :pards:

[PA_NinersFan]

38 - 7 Penn State rolling with ease

[Rockyn]

20-14 Gators now, 80 yard drive to open the half by LSU, TD run by Hatch...

Les, I hate you for doing this to my heart. I thought last year was the end of the comebacks. :laugh:

[Rockyn]

Gators bounce back, 27-14. 4:16 left in 3rd.

[Rockyn]

34-14 Florida, this one's over with. :banghead:

[Wisconsin9erfan]

38 - 7 Penn State rolling with ease

Our team is so pathetic...

Jee I wonder if Penn State can figure out our offense?

1st down: Run
2nd down: Run
3rd down: Pass

And seriously how is Evridge still in at QB? He is so bad... I left the game early because I couldn't watch anymore.

[itsdafabulous]

wow Ok state is pretty good taking it to the Mizzou, talk about a turnaround from last year......... I am all for teams to drop and let my trojans back into the top 5

[rathman53]

Mizzou is done! Oklahoma ST. will win......another good shake up in the top 10 this weekend

[NyNinerFan]

Looks like Bama and UT will be the top 2 teams this wk...

:pards: :drive: :kingkong:

[itsdafabulous]

Bama and texas in the top 2, and next week they get upset:thumbsdown:

[Rockyn]

:pards: :drive: :kingkong:

GDI GUMP :laugh:

[Sky Valley]

It appears the Sun Devils have quit on Erickson. Can't understand that, seeing how the dude is such an awesome coach and all.

[majesstik1]

The AU game wasn't televised in my area, so i was relegated to reading about it...

Sounds like the offense is still a disaster. We completed 10 passes all game, and didn't ever try to run the ball against a loaded box. It's almost to point now, we should just punt on 1st down, and let the defense get the ball back in FG range. That, and Defensive/Special Teams scores are the only way we can score this year. This offense has a chance to finish as the worst offense ever in NCAA history.

[NyNinerFan]

why exactly was Auburn ranked? :hoppy:

fixed and still :unsure:

[Wikedjug]

The AU game wasn't televised in my area, so i was relegated to reading about it...

Sounds like the offense is still a disaster. We completed 10 passes all game, and didn't ever try to run the ball against a loaded box. It's almost to point now, we should just punt on 1st down, and let the defense get the ball back in FG range. That, and Defensive/Special Teams scores are the only way we can score this year. This offense has a chance to finish as the worst offense ever in NCAA history.

Easy Maj, its still better then the disaster that has been the 08 Michigan offense. :)

[Hobbes2d]

Haha LSU OWNED! Go Gators! :D

[mascott]

Haha LSU OWNED! Go Gators! :D

now THAT looked like a dominate gators team!!!! thats what i'm talking about, thank you football gods. i just hope we keep this pace for the rest of the season :pray:

[WildCardBound]

Ahahaha, what a great week.

Auburn blows and shouldn't be ranked. I gave them too much credit and thats how they repay me, terrible.

Lol @ Missouri, Oklahoma, LSU and Vanderbilt.

I cant believe LSU scored as much as they did. Their offense is awful.

Great games, great week.

[Rockyn]

Ahahaha, what a great week.

Auburn blows and shouldn't be ranked. I gave them too much credit and thats how they repay me, terrible.

Lol @ Missouri, Oklahoma, LSU and Vanderbilt.

I cant believe LSU scored as much as they did. Their offense is awful.

Great games, great week.

Where have you been, why is that a surprise? None of us believed we were #3. It's unfortunate we had to get blown out like that with such a high ranking, but we're obviously clearly more a #15 or so team (#13 feels right).

Got to give it to Florida though, they are absolutely pissed they lost to Ole Miss. If they play like that the rest of the year, god help whoever they play in the title game.

[WildCardBound]

Where have you been, why is that a surprise? None of us believed we were #3. It's unfortunate we had to get blown out like that with such a high ranking, but we're obviously clearly more a #15 or so team (#13 feels right).

Got to give it to Florida though, they are absolutely pissed they lost to Ole Miss. If they play like that the rest of the year, god help whoever they play in the title game.

I've known all year (auburn game anyone?), just thought i'd mention for anyone thinking they should actually be ranked that high.

[Rockyn]

I've known all year (auburn game anyone?), just thought i'd mention for anyone thinking they should actually be ranked that high.

We all knew how bad it was, we just didn't want to admit it. :laugh:

[WildCardBound]

Where the **** is the week 8 thread? I need a place to make fun of FSU if they lose to lame NC state tonight.

[majesstik1]

Where the **** is the week 8 thread? I need a place to make fun of FSU if they lose to lame NC state tonight.

I don't have time to do a write up, but I can start it as a generic thread for now.

[majesstik1]

Quick notes from the TCU @ CSU game (just finished watching):

This was CSU's Homecoming game. It was cold (39 degrees) and drizzling light rain. CSU seemed to have a lot of momentum/confidence for the first half, but couldn't do anything after their first drive. TCU didn't look very good on offense, but they were playing with a limited QB (Dalton's back-up) who was more of a runner than a passer. The score was 13-7 TCU at the half, and that ended up being the final as well.

Some prospect observations:

Jerry Hughes is not a quick twitch guy, he doesn't get off the snap with much burst or anticipation - doesn't show a whole lot of agility (which may have been due to field conditions this game), which is probably why TCU lines him up on the left side (usually the offense's strong side). He showed one move most of the game, the bull rush. He doesn't do much with his hands either, just kind of gets engaged and tries to work his way into the backfield with strength. Occasionally, he will start in a 2 point stance. He has adequate-to-good thigh and core size, giving him a shot to stay at DE in the NFL.

Overall, he didn't leave much of an impression on me from this game, but he did manage to make 3 plays during the game (2 sacks and a hurry). His first sack was in the early part of the 3rd quarter. He had a late start off the snap, and beat the RT (#53-Remberton) to the edge and was easily able to get a direct line on the QB. The QB bobbled the ball on the sack, but managed to hang on. On his second sack (middle of the 4th quarter), he got a decent jump off the snap, and ran right around the RT (#75) who looked slow footed and unable to protect the edge, again Hughes had a direct line on the QB and got the sack (on 3rd down). His hurry came on the final defensive play for TCU, when he just bull rusher RT #75 and went right through him to force the QB to move out of the pocket and throw an INT. He was also called for 2 penalties in this game - a personal foul for a late hit on the QB and an offsides.

For the most part the RT #53 (Remberton) handled him well and was singled up on him all game. For whatever reason, #75 finished the last couple of series at RT and got eaten up. CSU had to bring a TE over to help him.

Raphael Priest was a blanket for most of the game and didn't see much action come his way in the air. He did have a nice drive sequence where he got a blindside sack on the QB, and shortly thereafter came off the weakside to make a TFL on the RB. Later in the game he made a nice play getting himself around Sperry for a PBU without causing contact to draw a penalty.

Shea Reagan, the TE for TCU, stood out enough for me last year that he was on my watch list for this season. He's an interesting prospect that will probably fall into the later rounds. He's a good blocking TE, but has a good amount of speed to get himself into open spaces in the passing game. He pretty much fit those descriptions again in this game.

Kory Sperry continued to look like a solid TE prospect in this game. All of his catches went for 1st downs, one was an athletic leaping grab along the left sideline, and another was a nice diving grab over the middle. He did however drop a TD that would have given CSU the lead. It was a deep ball that he beat all the DBs to be the deepest man, but the ball bounced right off his upper chest.

Gartrell Johnson was pretty quiet in this one. He scored CSU's only TD on their opening drive and had a nice opening series, but was mostly a non-factor the rest of the way. He has a nice build as a power back, kind of reminds me of BenJarvus Green Ellis. He also shows his emotions a quite a bit on the field...not over the top though.