College Football November 2014

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:11 pm

joeyclams wrote:
Weatherfrog wrote:So, um, Razorbacks. Another heartbreaker. Hogs would be 7-1-1 if games ended at halftime.
Too bad they don't. It's karma for how Bielema left Wisconsin. You can have him. We'll be just fine with Gary Anderson. Bielema will be looking for a new job in about 2 months.

Nah. Bielema has at least another year. Arkansas isn't going to make a change two years into his tenure.

Post by **brian** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:49 pm

Brontoburglar wrote:
joeyclams wrote:
Weatherfrog wrote:So, um, Razorbacks. Another heartbreaker. Hogs would be 7-1-1 if games ended at halftime.
Too bad they don't. It's karma for how Bielema left Wisconsin. You can have him. We'll be just fine with Gary Anderson. Bielema will be looking for a new job in about 2 months.
Nah. Bielema has at least another year. Arkansas isn't going to make a change two years into his tenure.

Not only that, but Arkansas is getting demonstrably better. They'd probably win the Big Ten West in a walk. They just have the bad luck to be in the SEC West.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:28 am

brian wrote:
Brontoburglar wrote:
joeyclams wrote:
Weatherfrog wrote:So, um, Razorbacks. Another heartbreaker. Hogs would be 7-1-1 if games ended at halftime.
Too bad they don't. It's karma for how Bielema left Wisconsin. You can have him. We'll be just fine with Gary Anderson. Bielema will be looking for a new job in about 2 months.
Nah. Bielema has at least another year. Arkansas isn't going to make a change two years into his tenure.
Not only that, but Arkansas is getting demonstrably better. They'd probably win the Big Ten West in a walk. They just have the bad luck to be in the SEC West.

Yeah. Bielema had no clue they were gonna get drawn into the SEC west when he signed there.

Post by **brian** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:01 am

I'm not saying he didn't know, just that you can't judge a team or coach solely on its record, at least not in only its second year. He'll likely get at least four years, if only because I'm sure his buyout after two or three years is probably ridiculous anyway. I'd be shocked if Arkansas doesn't get at least 8 wins next season.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:25 am

brian wrote:I'm not saying he didn't know, just that you can't judge a team or coach solely on its record, at least not in only its second year. He'll likely get at least four years, if only because I'm sure his buyout after two or three years is probably ridiculous anyway. I'd be shocked if Arkansas doesn't get at least 8 wins next season.

Just being snarky. I think College coaches should get a minimum of four years to prove themselves.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:10 pm

I think Arkansas should move to the Big XII.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:34 pm

Yes. It's TMZ. Still. Jamies may be the biggest idiot in the history of college athletics if this has even a hint of truth.

It probably doesn't since that was from two days ago and this is the first I've heard of it. Because I'm clearly the NCAA news clearinghouse.

Post by **Shirley** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:47 pm

A guy at work showed me that the other day. I have a hard time believing Winston would take that risk (losing the game, being criticized for poor play, committing a federal offense, etc.) to help a friend win $5500. Even if Winston got half of that, it doesn't make any sense, especially because you know he could easily get cash in Tallahassee if he wanted it.

Doesn't mean he didn't do it, but it just doesn't add up to me.

Post by **brian** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:47 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:Yes. It's TMZ. Still. Jamies may be the biggest idiot in the history of college athletics if this has even a hint of truth.

It probably doesn't since that was from two days ago and this is the first I've heard of it. Because I'm clearly the NCAA news clearinghouse.

There were rumors a few days ago though nothing reported by anything even semi-reputable. I don't buy it. I'll try to dig up the link, but it was pretty throughly debunked by a big sports betting site as not be plausible based on how the game played out.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:27 pm

brian wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:Yes. It's TMZ. Still. Jamies may be the biggest idiot in the history of college athletics if this has even a hint of truth.

It probably doesn't since that was from two days ago and this is the first I've heard of it. Because I'm clearly the NCAA news clearinghouse.
There were rumors a few days ago though nothing reported by anything even semi-reputable. I don't buy it. I'll try to dig up the link, but it was pretty throughly debunked by a big sports betting site as not be plausible based on how the game played out.

And I believe the source is notorious for not ever getting anything correct.

I hate the internet sometimes.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:41 am

Didn't see this game as I was too busy watching Kyle Orton execute a crappy game plan - but this, this is unbelievable.

https://vine.co/v/O5ahH9FOVDJ

Post by **Shirley** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:41 am

Pruitt wrote:Didn't see this game as I was too busy watching Kyle Orton execute a crappy game plan - but this, this is unbelievable.

https://vine.co/v/O5ahH9FOVDJ

You can just hear the girly grunt "uh!" as he released that ball.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:48 am

Have we officially congratulated Unquestioned SEC Powerhouse Alabama on their 2 victories over ranked teams?

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:33 am

Shirley wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Didn't see this game as I was too busy watching Kyle Orton execute a crappy game plan - but this, this is unbelievable.

https://vine.co/v/O5ahH9FOVDJ
You can just hear the girly grunt "uh!" as he released that ball.

I am very curious to what exactly happened during practice that made the coaching staff believe this was a good idea.

Weatherfrog · Post by **Weatherfrog** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:28 am

brian wrote:I'm not saying he didn't know, just that you can't judge a team or coach solely on its record, at least not in only its second year. He'll likely get at least four years, if only because I'm sure his buyout after two or three years is probably ridiculous anyway. I'd be shocked if Arkansas doesn't get at least 8 wins next season.

I tried not to think about college football last week since Hogs did not have a game.

I don't know a single Arkansas fan who is ready to get rid of Bert. He's got at least another year. He really needs to win one of his next three games though.

I am getting myself ready for another heartbreaking loss today. This is the sixth straight conference game against a ranked opponent, but the first one against a team that is not in the top 10. So, there's that.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 3:30 pm

for fuckssake - former ACC region hell - local CBS is showing the regional feed of UNC/Pitt, which still has 8 minutes to go in 4th quarter - which means we won't see most if not all of first quarter of Miss St/Bama.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 3:42 pm

James Conner is more man than anyone you'll see in that SEC game.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:23 pm

tennbengal wrote:for fuckssake - former ACC region hell - local CBS is showing the regional feed of UNC/Pitt, which still has 8 minutes to go in 4th quarter - which means we won't see most if not all of first quarter of Miss St/Bama.

In Miami, they switched over to the SEC game at 3:30 and moved the ACC game to a secondary channel

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:30 pm

IN lexington they showed the bama game on the CW which is not HD. But I had UK-Tennessee to look forward to.

HOLY FUCKING SHITSTICKS.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:32 pm

Rex wrote:James Conner is more man than anyone you'll see in that SEC game.

I dunno. That was a pretty manly man game.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:33 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:IN lexington they showed the bama game on the CW which is not HD. But I had UK-Tennessee to look forward to.

HOLY FUCKING SHITSTICKS.

I'm baffled at the 180 the Wildcats have done

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:34 pm

Brontoburglar wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:IN lexington they showed the bama game on the CW which is not HD. But I had UK-Tennessee to look forward to.

HOLY FUCKING SHITSTICKS.
I'm baffled at the 180 the Wildcats have done

I mean, if we had started 2-3 and were 5-6 now we'd be esctactic. But we have not progressed at all. Stagnated. I think there is a QB battle brewing int he spring.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:00 pm

I think Utah-Stanford set offensive football back a couple of decades.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:25 pm

Bama in, TCU out, no?

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:39 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:Bama in, TCU out, no?

The U looks about ready to shit this game away, so probably. Assuming the committee is reasonable about Miss St losing in Tuscaloosa.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:41 pm

rass wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:Bama in, TCU out, no?
The U looks about ready to shit this game away, so probably. Assuming the committee is reasonable about Miss St losing in Tuscaloosa.

U is certainly not looking as confident as in the first half.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:07 am

FSU cannot be killed.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:35 am

I can't recall a year where the Heisman race has been so muddy this late. People are saying Mariota by default, but I think it's going to be a very open race, especially with the gordon kid going off for 408.

Post by **Sabo** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:13 am

This was written by a fake college football coach, but there's a lot of truth in it.

How to be a college football coach who doesn't get fired for a while.

Post by **brian** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:18 pm

London "definitely" returning as UVA football coach in 2015.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Nov 27, 2014 8:10 pm

brian wrote:London "definitely" returning as UVA football coach in 2015.

Yeah, that was surprising. I actually give the AD some credit for making a decision and making it early regardless of whether it's the right decision. UVA did improve this year and they do have a lot of returning talent.

That said, the decision will go over a whole lot better if UVA beats Va Tech tomorrow.

Post by **brian** » Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:38 pm

I didn't realize he was only in his third year. Coming at it as an outsider I'd say he deserves a fourth year. You almost always gotta give a guy four years unless he's a real fuckup.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:04 pm

brian wrote:I didn't realize he was only in his third year. Coming at it as an outsider I'd say he deserves a fourth year. You almost always gotta give a guy four years unless he's a real fuckup.

No, he's in his fifth year. We pretty much know who he is by now. I guess the hope is that he has better assistants now, except for the offensive coordinator, who seems lost. The thing is, London has been making great inroads into The Hokies lock on so much of the great in-state talent, particularly from the Tidewater area. With Tech really sliding, there may be a rare chance to take over as the preeminent state program and a coaching change would put that all at risk.

Post by **brian** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:02 am

Shirley wrote:
brian wrote:I didn't realize he was only in his third year. Coming at it as an outsider I'd say he deserves a fourth year. You almost always gotta give a guy four years unless he's a real fuckup.
No, he's in his fifth year. We pretty much know who he is by now. I guess the hope is that he has better assistants now, except for the offensive coordinator, who seems lost. The thing is, London has been making great inroads into The Hokies lock on so much of the great in-state talent, particularly from the Tidewater area. With Tech really sliding, there may be a rare chance to take over as the preeminent state program and a coaching change would put that all at risk.

Gotcha. I thought it was three for some reason. But you're right. If they think there's a chance to usurp VT then it's worth giving him another year.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:51 pm

Second time in three years to Atlanta. Go figure.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:54 pm

Congrats to any surely unbiased Y!Sports college football bloggers!

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:55 pm

rass wrote:Congrats to any surely unbiased Y!Sports college football bloggers!

I figure the last two years have been the reward for what's happened in my sports life previously. This is such a crazy, crazy roll.

Post by **brian** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:09 pm

Prediction on Alabama/Mizzou spread? I'm thinking Bama -20. Wonder what the largest CCG spread ever is?

Post by **brian** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:10 pm

I know there's been quite a few in the 14-17 range. Not sure about any 20 or higher.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:37 pm

brian wrote:I know there's been quite a few in the 14-17 range. Not sure about any 20 or higher.

What was Missouri/Oklahoma in 2008? My guess is that was pretty big. We went into that game knowing it'd be a blowout.