**** OFFICIAL College Football Week 1 Game Thread ****

[DaKCMan AP]

The most wonderful time... of the year...

All times EST.

Thursday
6:00 North Carolina at #6 South Carolina - ESPN
7:00 Indiana State at Indiana - B10N
7:00 UNLV at Minnesota - B10N
7:00 Tulsa at Bowling Green - ESPNU
7:00 Illinois State at Ball State - ESPN3
7:00 Akron at UCF - ESPN3
7:30 Towson at Connecticut - ESPN3
8:00 Utah State at Utah - Fox Sports 1
9:15 Ole Miss at Vanderbilt - ESPN
10:30 Rutgers at Fresno State - ESPNU
11:00 #24 USC at Hawaii - CBSSN

Friday
7:00 Morgan State at Army - CBSSN
8:00 Western Michigan at Michigan State - B10N
8:00 FAU at Miami - ESPNU
8:00 Texas Tech at Southern Methodist - ESPN
8:30 Southern University at Houston - ESPN3
8:30 North Dakota State at Kansas State - Fox Sports 1
10:00 Northern Arizona at Arizona - Pac12N

Saturday
12:00 Buffalo at #2 ohio state - ESPN2
12:00 Massachusetts at #23 Wisconsin - B10N
12:00 Elon at Ga Tech - ESPN3
12:00 Villanova at Boston College - ESPNNews
12:00 William & Mary at West Virginia - Fox Sports 1
12:00 Southern Illinois at Illinois - B10N
12:00 Purdue at Cincinnati - ESPNU
12:21 Toledo at #10 Florida - ESPN3
12:30 FIU at Maryland - ESPN3
12:30 La Tech at NC State - ESPN3
1:00 Rice at #7 Texas A&M - ESPN
3:00 Colgate at Air Force
3:30 Miss St vs. #13 Ok State - ABC/ESPN2
3:30 Temple at #14 Notre Dame - NBC
3:30 Cent Mich at #17 Michigan - B10N
3:30 Syracuse vs. Penn State - ABC/ESPN2
3:30 BYU at Virginia - ESPNU
3:30 Northern Illinois at Iowa - B10N
4:00 Nicholls State at #3 Oregon - Fox Sports 1
4:00 La-Lafayette at Arkansas - ESPN3
5:30 #1 Alabama vs. Virginia Tech - ESPN
6:00 Eastern Washington at #25 Oregon State - Pac12N
6:00 Austin Peay at Tennessee - ESPN3
7:00 Louisiana-Monroe at #16 Oklahoma
7:00 Washington State at Auburn - ESPNU
7:00 McNeese State at South Florida - ESPN3
7:00 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky - ESPNNews
7:00 Murray State at Missouri - ESPN3
7:00 Miami (OH) at Marshall - CBSSN
7:30 Wofford at Baylor
8:00 #5 Georgia at #8 Clemson - ABC
8:00 New Mexico State at #15 Texas - LHN
8:00 Wyoming at #18 Nebraska - B10N
8:00 Eastern Illinois at San Diego State
8:00 Northern Iowa at Iowa State
8:00 UTSA at New Mexico
9:00 #12 LSU vs. #20 TCU - ESPN
10:00 #19 Boise State at Washington - Fox Sports 1
10:00 Nevada at #21 UCLA - PAC12N
10:30 #22 NOrthwestern at California - ESPN2

Sunday
3:30 Ohio at #9 Louisville - ESPN
6:00 Colorado vs. Colorado State - CBSSN

MOnday
8:00 #11 Florida State at Pittsburgh - ESPN

Enjoy the games!

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by Bambi

Huh? The Big 12 was 6-3 including a 1-1 record against SEC opponents.

Strange definition of "fisting" you have.

a 2-2 split with the FCS as well

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by Rudy Was Offsides

a 2-2 split with the FCS as well

True but those were close losses. Not fisting losses.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Bambi

True but those were close losses. Not fisting losses.

[Saul Good]

New Mexico State
Wofford
Miss St.
Louisiana Monroe
William & Mary
SMU

Those are the teams the Big 12 beat this weekend.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Bambi

True but those were close losses. Not fisting losses.

William & Mary's loss was close, true.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

New Mexico State
Wofford
Miss St.
Louisiana Monroe
William & Mary
SMU

Those are the teams the Big 12 beat this weekend.

.

[Bambi]

**** this shit. Tank the season and get Bridgewater.

[BlackHelicopters]

Bridgewater looks damn good.

[Mr. Laz]

so when is somebody going start the "official Draft Teddy Bridgewater or we are Dooooomed' thread?

[BlackHelicopters]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

so when is somebody going start the "official Draft Teddy Bridgewater or we are Dooooomed' thread?

Louishville ish more than jush Teddy Brishwasher./ Lou Holtz

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Bridgewater looks damn good.

Teddy Bridgewater enters his junior season as the consensus top quarterback prospect eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft. Having started all 26 games in his two seasons at Louisville, Bridgewater has provided plenty of highlight reel plays for college football fans and displayed the traits that have draftniks gushing over his NFL potential.

Against Rutgers, Bridgewater fought through an ankle injury to lead his team to the Big East Championship, proving his toughness. A month later, Bridgewater helped the Cardinals shock the Gators at the Sugar Bowl, showing off his mobility and arm strength.

After an underwhelming quarterback draft class in 2013, Bridgewater is carrying the torch for what looks like a much stronger group in 2014. If he continues to perform at his current pace, Jadeveon Clowney might not be able to coast to the No. 1 overall pick next spring.

What he does well

Bridgewater is built to play quarterback. At 6-feet-3-inches tall and 218 pounds, Bridgewater could stand to put on a bit of weight, but his frame is adequate for the NFL game. Playing behind a suspect offensive line last season at Louisville, Bridgewater not only proved he could take punishment, but he showed a presence and awareness in the pocket that NFL scouts will fall in love with. A smooth athlete, Bridgewater excels at escaping pressure while keeping his eyes down field and going through his reads. Often times, mobile quarterbacks like Bridgewater will drop their eyes too quickly and look to run at the first sign of pressure. But Bridgewater stays composed, side steps the rush or steps up in the pocket while still looking to deliver the football down the field. He is also comfortable throwing the ball on the run and from different platforms.

While we're on the subject, Bridgewater's athleticism is outstanding. Not only is he fast for the position, but he knows how to run the football so as to not take a ton of punishment as a ball carrier. Bridgewater is not trigger happy when it comes to running the football, but he will take what the defense gives him if nobody is open down the field.

Taking the majority of his snaps from under center, Bridgewater's footwork is clean and he has a strong enough arm to make every throw. His delivery is smooth for the most part and seems effortless, much like Michael Vick in his early years. We'll touch on Bridgewater's release more in a bit.

For the most part, he delivers the ball with accuracy and anticipation, two qualities that are vital for a quarterback in the NFL. He can deliver a strike to his receiver but isn't afraid to throw his receivers open if need be. Bridgewater has also shown an ability to read and manipulate defenses. He goes through multiple reads and is willing to hang tough in the pocket while going through his progressions. Rarely does Bridgewater stare down his receivers.

It's worth mentioning that, by all reports, Bridgewater is a charismatic leader and positive presence in the locker room. He recently came out and said he doesn't want a personal Heisman campaign because he is more focused on team goals.

What he needs to improve on

Bridgewater's durability may be a concern for some. He has suffered through ankle and wrist injuries already in his time at Louisville. While he has shown more than enough toughness to gut through the injuries, NFL teams will probably hope to see him get through his junior season injury free.

As far as technique is concerned, Bridgewater tends to throw some passes high of his intended target. While that occurred in the Rutgers game because of his ankle, it also came up on a few other occasions. He has a tendency to push or aim the football instead of throwing it over the top, and that causes some of his passes to go a bit high. His throwing motion is generally smooth and he has a quick release, but developing consistency in this area would be a nice way to round out his game.

Bottom line

Bridgewater has a real chance to be the first player taken in next year's draft should he decide to declare. All of the talk is surrounding Clowney, but if a quarterback needy team holds the first pick, Bridgewater could be tough to pass up. Of course, the Louisville passer will need to continue to show progress and shred the team's relatively easy 2013 schedule to stay atop the quarterback rankings. Clemson's Tajh Boyd and San Jose State's David Fales will be nipping at his heels to start the year.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Teddy Bridgewater enters his junior season as the consensus top quarterback prospect eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft. Having started all 26 games in his two seasons at Louisville, Bridgewater has provided plenty of highlight reel plays for college football fans and displayed the traits that have draftniks gushing over his NFL potential.

Against Rutgers, Bridgewater fought through an ankle injury to lead his team to the Big East Championship, proving his toughness. A month later, Bridgewater helped the Cardinals shock the Gators at the Sugar Bowl, showing off his mobility and arm strength.

After an underwhelming quarterback draft class in 2013, Bridgewater is carrying the torch for what looks like a much stronger group in 2014. If he continues to perform at his current pace, Jadeveon Clowney might not be able to coast to the No. 1 overall pick next spring.

What he does well

Bridgewater is built to play quarterback. At 6-feet-3-inches tall and 218 pounds, Bridgewater could stand to put on a bit of weight, but his frame is adequate for the NFL game. Playing behind a suspect offensive line last season at Louisville, Bridgewater not only proved he could take punishment, but he showed a presence and awareness in the pocket that NFL scouts will fall in love with. A smooth athlete, Bridgewater excels at escaping pressure while keeping his eyes down field and going through his reads. Often times, mobile quarterbacks like Bridgewater will drop their eyes too quickly and look to run at the first sign of pressure. But Bridgewater stays composed, side steps the rush or steps up in the pocket while still looking to deliver the football down the field. He is also comfortable throwing the ball on the run and from different platforms.

While we're on the subject, Bridgewater's athleticism is outstanding. Not only is he fast for the position, but he knows how to run the football so as to not take a ton of punishment as a ball carrier. Bridgewater is not trigger happy when it comes to running the football, but he will take what the defense gives him if nobody is open down the field.

Taking the majority of his snaps from under center, Bridgewater's footwork is clean and he has a strong enough arm to make every throw. His delivery is smooth for the most part and seems effortless, much like Michael Vick in his early years. We'll touch on Bridgewater's release more in a bit.

For the most part, he delivers the ball with accuracy and anticipation, two qualities that are vital for a quarterback in the NFL. He can deliver a strike to his receiver but isn't afraid to throw his receivers open if need be. Bridgewater has also shown an ability to read and manipulate defenses. He goes through multiple reads and is willing to hang tough in the pocket while going through his progressions. Rarely does Bridgewater stare down his receivers.

It's worth mentioning that, by all reports, Bridgewater is a charismatic leader and positive presence in the locker room. He recently came out and said he doesn't want a personal Heisman campaign because he is more focused on team goals.

What he needs to improve on

Bridgewater's durability may be a concern for some. He has suffered through ankle and wrist injuries already in his time at Louisville. While he has shown more than enough toughness to gut through the injuries, NFL teams will probably hope to see him get through his junior season injury free.

As far as technique is concerned, Bridgewater tends to throw some passes high of his intended target. While that occurred in the Rutgers game because of his ankle, it also came up on a few other occasions. He has a tendency to push or aim the football instead of throwing it over the top, and that causes some of his passes to go a bit high. His throwing motion is generally smooth and he has a quick release, but developing consistency in this area would be a nice way to round out his game.

Bottom line

Bridgewater has a real chance to be the first player taken in next year's draft should he decide to declare. All of the talk is surrounding Clowney, but if a quarterback needy team holds the first pick, Bridgewater could be tough to pass up. Of course, the Louisville passer will need to continue to show progress and shred the team's relatively easy 2013 schedule to stay atop the quarterback rankings. Clemson's Tajh Boyd and San Jose State's David Fales will be nipping at his heels to start the year.

We don't have a chance at Bridgewater but we do with Fales. Fits the WCO to a T. Saw him play against Stanford last year and held his own.

[BlackHelicopters]

Does a Teddy Bridgewater have rum or vodka in it?

[chiefs1111]

Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Does a Teddy Bridgewater have rum or vodka in it?

A little of both

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Bridgewater looks damn good.

He's going to look great all year. It'd be hard not to when the schedule reads Ohio, Eastern Kentucky, Kentucky, Florida International, Temple, Rutgers, Central Florida, South Florida, UConn, Houston, Memphis and Cincinnati. Which is not to say he isn't very, very good, but put Alabama and AJ McCarron or UCLA and Brett Hundley or Clemson and Tajh Boyd or basically anybody else you want to name from a major conference against Ohio today and they'd look just as good. Because Ohio is clearly outmatched at every position on the field. And while I realize they lost to UConn last year and had close games with a couple of other teams, I think it's probably safe to say that the only time it won't be like that for him this season is in whatever BCS bowl Louisville ends up playing in. He's most likely going to have a season for the ages. It's like he's in 11 on 11 drills today.

Which is, again, not saying he's not good. He's got obvious tools and I think he's clearly the top QB prospect. Although I thought Boyd had a great showing last night. But how do you evaluate a guy playing a schedule like Louisville's? Even going back to last year, all you really have is the (great) Florida game...

(And of course level of competition didn't stop us from drafting Eric Fisher...)