College football fever has officially hit me! - Page 2

Moooo · 07-19-2006, 02:39 AM

Okay, so before I go to bed, I thought I'd start a thread on probably the funnest sport to watch (IMO), college football. I know its a long ways away still, but I've got the fever, and I gotta talk about it!

First off, everyone who has a team should list it, if its not in your avatar or something (or you have two or so). Also, if there's any team you can't stand, let it fly, especially if its uncharacteristic (i.e Huskers fan who despises Syracuse, or something).

I don't think this is any special team for my favorite, Tennessee, but I will look forward to the third week in September when they play Florida.

I also am looking forward to watching a WVU game if I can see it. I loved the Sugar Bowl last year, it was IMO a funner game than the Rose Bowl (but the Rose Bowl obviously had higher stakes).

And hopefully, the Auburn Tigers will fall flat on their faces! Maybe taking their FB was like taking out the last block in Jenga or something!

Anyway, please post your thoughts on the upcoming year, and tell me what you're looking forward to seeing!

Moooo, who is now in bed

htismaqe · 07-19-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I hate their fans. I hate NBC. I hate the "Notre Dame rule" in the BCS.

I love the fact they haven't won a bowl game since 1993 (8 straight bowl game losses).

I'm hoping that when their TV pipe dream finally dries up, they are forced to join the Big 10.

It will be fun humbling them the same way we humbled Penn State.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-19-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'm hoping that when their TV pipe dream finally dries up, they are forced to join the Big 10.

It will be fun humbling them the same way we humbled Penn State.

I'm not sure it will ever dry up. Plus, they belong in the BE.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 07-19-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Fran will be gone at the end of the year. The bundle of sticksgies will suck once again.

always good for a KSU ownage though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrIeQ...=Sirr%20Parker

I have the famous Reggie McNeal vs. K-State .gif too, but it says the file is too big. Oh well I'm sure you remember it well

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-19-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla

Here are some worthless predictions

Championship Game- Florida Vs. Oklahoma

As much as a Florida homer as I am, I don't predict a Championship game appearance. Not because I don't think our team is good enough to make a run, but because of the strength of the SEC and the garbage that is the BCS. I don't think a single team in the SEC will finish undefeated (especially considering the strength of our schedule). My expectation this year is an SEC Championship. A National Championship appearance would be gravy.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 07-19-2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

As much as a Florida homer as I am, I don't predict a Championship game appearance. Not because I don't think our team is good enough to make a run, but because of the strength of the SEC and the garbage that is the BCS. I don't think a single team in the SEC will finish undefeated (especially considering the strength of our schedule). My expectation this year is an SEC Championship. A National Championship appearance would be gravy.

meh... I'm a fan of Urban Meyer. His team improved a lot in his second year at Utah.

htismaqe · 07-19-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm not sure it will ever dry up. Plus, they belong in the BE.

Yeah, the belong in the BE. But boy would it be fun to have them in the 10.

On a serious note, there's tons of rumors around here that Iowa State is working with the B10...

milkman · 07-19-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, the belong in the BE. But boy would it be fun to have them in the 10.

On a serious note, there's tons of rumors around here that Iowa State is working with the B10...

If Notre Dame joined the Big 10, wouldn't then be the Big 10+2 then

KCTitus · 07-19-2006, 08:55 AM

Ohio State is my team...dunno why I picked them, but I started getting into them back in the late 80's early 90's while I was at college--Rockhurst didnt/doesnt have a football team.

Shortly after I started following them, I began developing a white hot hatred for Nebraska. I really hadnt any reason to dislike the team and really dont to this day, but it was their fuggin obnoxious fans. What clinched it for me was the whole Lawrence Phillips nonsense and the fact that they never played any team in the top 25 unless they were forced to via conference schedule. Riding a cupcake schedule has always been a peeve of mine.

Shortly after I left KC for VA, I soon developed a second white hot hatred for VA Tech. Just prior to the phenom that was Michael Vick I met an astonishing reeruned fan who was also a Yankees fan--total douchebag obnoxious and that's all it really took. Since then, Ive noticed that Tech, like Nebraska, plays cupcakes and 8-9 home games to 4 road games every year and will not play a team in the top 25 unless forced to via conference schedule.

DJJasonp · 07-19-2006, 08:58 AM

If college football would get rid of the stupid "down" rule (where if you fall down and your knee touches without being touched by the opponent - you're down - play dead)....I would probably become a bigger college FB fan.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-19-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, the belong in the BE. But boy would it be fun to have them in the 10.

On a serious note, there's tons of rumors around here that Iowa State is working with the B10...

I wouldn't mind that.

Ames in November is ****ing brutal.

htismaqe · 07-19-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

If Notre Dame joined the Big 10, wouldn't then be the Big 10+2 then

Yep.

They want to get to 12 teams so they can have a championship game. It's the one area where other conferences are ahead of the game. The Big 10 doesn't like to lag behind...

**Saulbadguy** · 07-19-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

If college football would get rid of the stupid "down" rule (where if you fall down and your knee touches without being touched by the opponent - you're down - play dead)....I would probably become a bigger college FB fan.

Yeah, sure.

htismaqe · 07-19-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I wouldn't mind that.

Ames in November is ****ing brutal.

I wouldn't mind it either.

1) We could play them at the end of the year instead of the beginning.

2) It could be treated as a true rivalry game.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-19-2006, 09:02 AM

Could the rumors have anything to do with ISU "joining the arms race"? They are going to be throwing alot of money at facilities and such in the near future...

htismaqe · 07-19-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Could the rumors have anything to do with ISU "joining the arms race"? They are going to be throwing alot of money at facilities and such in the near future...

The new AD, Jamie Pollard, is a $$$ guy.

Basically it boils down to :

Big 10 TV contract $$$ per school >>> Big 12 TV contract $$$ per school

07-19-2006, 02:39 AM
Moooo Seeking Enlightenment... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $10004900	College football fever has officially hit me! Okay, so before I go to bed, I thought I'd start a thread on probably the funnest sport to watch (IMO), college football. I know its a long ways away still, but I've got the fever, and I gotta talk about it! First off, everyone who has a team should list it, if its not in your avatar or something (or you have two or so). Also, if there's any team you can't stand, let it fly, especially if its uncharacteristic (i.e Huskers fan who despises Syracuse, or something). I don't think this is any special team for my favorite, Tennessee, but I will look forward to the third week in September when they play Florida. I also am looking forward to watching a WVU game if I can see it. I loved the Sugar Bowl last year, it was IMO a funner game than the Rose Bowl (but the Rose Bowl obviously had higher stakes). And hopefully, the Auburn Tigers will fall flat on their faces! Maybe taking their FB was like taking out the last block in Jenga or something! Anyway, please post your thoughts on the upcoming year, and tell me what you're looking forward to seeing! Moooo, who is now in bed
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07-19-2006, 08:55 AM	#23
KCTitus Archivist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Ethernet Casino cash: $9892732	Ohio State is my team...dunno why I picked them, but I started getting into them back in the late 80's early 90's while I was at college--Rockhurst didnt/doesnt have a football team. Shortly after I started following them, I began developing a white hot hatred for Nebraska. I really hadnt any reason to dislike the team and really dont to this day, but it was their fuggin obnoxious fans. What clinched it for me was the whole Lawrence Phillips nonsense and the fact that they never played any team in the top 25 unless they were forced to via conference schedule. Riding a cupcake schedule has always been a peeve of mine. Shortly after I left KC for VA, I soon developed a second white hot hatred for VA Tech. Just prior to the phenom that was Michael Vick I met an astonishing reeruned fan who was also a Yankees fan--total douchebag obnoxious and that's all it really took. Since then, Ive noticed that Tech, like Nebraska, plays cupcakes and 8-9 home games to 4 road games every year and will not play a team in the top 25 unless forced to via conference schedule. __________________ Anything you post on this BB can and will be used against you...
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07-19-2006, 09:02 AM	#29
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2556966	Could the rumors have anything to do with ISU "joining the arms race"? They are going to be throwing alot of money at facilities and such in the near future...
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