College Football 2016 Thread

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:28 pm

Brontoburglar wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:I am amazed the NCAA does not have a rule against this or limiting it.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-clemson ... 08?tesla=y
maybe it's because the NCAA has a rule for it that was created five years ago?

A former student at the certifying institution (e.g., former student-athlete) may participate in an organized practice session on an occasional basis, provided the institution does not publicize the participation of the former student at any time before the practice session.

sure but this is the organization that had to change who teams could scrimmage because of recruiting violations and only lets so many coaches on a team, etc to keep things "Fair".

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:53 pm

wait, so you're arguing the NCAA should make a rule against the one it made 5 years ago because people are abiding by the one made 5 years ago?

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:54 pm

my avatar also is really appropriate right now

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:01 pm

sancarlos wrote:
Nonlinear FC wrote: Maybe a call goes against you once in a decade, fuckers.
Those aren't PAC-12 refs you know.

Fully aware. My original post had the historical context... my personal embittered opinion based on 40 years of watching Rose Bowls where USC and UCLA are playing home games.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:11 am

Bowl records this season

ACC, .727 (8-3)
Big 12, .667 (4-2)
Sun Belt, .667 (4-2)
Conference USA, .571 (4-3)
MWC, .571 (4-3)
Pac-12, .500 (3-3)
SEC, .500 (6-6)
Big Ten, .300 (3-7)
AAC, .286 (2-5)
MAC, .000 (0-6)

Congrats to the MAC for earning six bowl game berths!

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:32 pm

this cracked me up, via oil can boyd

Post by **brian** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:30 pm

So glad this fucking clown is out of the MAC.

Post by **brian** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:50 pm

And he actually just said Minnesota is his "dream job" at this presser. How can anyone believe a word out of this guy's mouth. He makes Trump seem like a beacon of virtue.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 5:16 pm

brian wrote:And he actually just said Minnesota is his "dream job" at this presser. How can anyone believe a word out of this guy's mouth. He makes Trump seem like a beacon of virtue.

That seems hugely unlikely. They did tie for the Big Ten title in 1967, but with Minnesota having no history of much success since then, and Fleck having no apparent personal history in the state, how can he say that with a straight face?

ETA: I did a little more research on Fleck. I see that he coached under Jerry Kill at Northern Illinois and considers him a mentor. Of course, Kill was subsequently head coach at Minnesota, and Kill was quoted this week as saying that, as a result of the recent issues there, he was upset with the university and would never again have anything to do with Minnesota football.

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:45 pm

Just want a game here, Clemson...

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:47 pm

It's because you're white, Kirk.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:50 pm

Well. If he were a quarterback...oh wait.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:02 pm

This game is going to be 4.5 hours. For hells sake.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:05 pm

I'll say it. Sarkisian has been pretty bland. Even the touchdown runs were mostly player effort.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:06 pm

A_B wrote:This game is going to be 4.5 hours. For hells sake.

Just about to come here and comment about how it's just halfway through the third. That's fucking nuts.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:10 pm

That was a hellacious hit on Watson, there.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:10 pm

Johnnie wrote:
A_B wrote:This game is going to be 4.5 hours. For hells sake.
Just about to come here and comment about how it's just halfway through the third. That's fucking nuts.

I think it's ESPN as much as anything else. Monday Night Football seemed to last at least 3 1/2 hours every week. With the rule differences for clock stoppages, college is even worse.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:11 pm

I agree. They should adopt NFL rules until say, five minutes left in half.

Post by **brian** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:14 pm

Much longer halftime than normal too. Like an extra 25 minutes.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:18 pm

Might wanna cover that tight end.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:18 pm

brian wrote:Much longer halftime than normal too. Like an extra 25 minutes.

Very true. Both bands gotta get field time I guess.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:27 pm

I'm watching this game tonight via the WatchESPN app. They have a bunch of different feeds. I'm streaming the skycam exclusively. No garbage play by play. It's all stadium noise and the stadium announcer and the bands playing in between plays.

Also, in lieu of some commercial breaks, the feed stays hot and ventures into the sideline huddles. Some decent swearing is picked up over the mics amongst other chatter.

I highly recommend watching it this way if you are able.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:28 pm

I hate he skycam view.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:29 pm

This may be a classic.

I don't have enough bourbon for this.

(I'll manage)

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:38 pm

So, I just switched over to sky cam. Different, that's for sure...

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:41 pm

Big ups for the emphasis on gimme shelter though.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:45 pm

The Film Room with coaches on ESPNews has been entertaining, especially in the second half. I"m admittedly watching (and biased) for Dino Babers, but it's fun to see who has personality and listen to coaches expound on their decision making and strategy. Matt Rhule from Baylor seems like a really personable guy. Dave Doeren from NC State has zero personality. Steve Addazio from Boston College needs a time machine back to 1926, where his coaching acumen fits.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:50 pm

Saban has totally told his defensive coordinator that they are gonna have to win it.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:53 pm

We all agree dabo is the next tide coach when Saban retires right?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:54 pm

sancarlos wrote:That was a hellacious hit on Watson, there.

I can't stop watching it:

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:55 pm

I like the sky cam, but I don't like not seeing replays.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:56 pm

sancarlos wrote:I like the sky cam, but I don't like not seeing replays.

Ed Zachary.

howard · Post by **howard** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:56 pm

I love the film room. Reminds me why I used to really like football. The coaches banter is funny as well as informative, plus they show a wide camera shot, you can see all 22 players and the full pass routes/coverage. This has become one of my favorite sports telecasts of the year. Yeah, Dino is cool.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:00 am

Oooh, this film room link is good too.

We need this for comedians. Bill Burr did commentary during Miami/Pittsburgh, I'd love to see what he'd have to say during this.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:00 am

This is fun.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:02 am

That's a bad review. He caught that shizzz.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:04 am

For he love of Christ. Trust officials occasionally.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:04 am

That dude flew! Wow. That's some leaping ability.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:05 am

Here we go.

(Saban fucked this up by dismissing Kiffin)

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:09 am

Sarkisian didn't cause his halfback to get injured.