Anyone into College Football?

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Anyone here follow college football? I see alot of NFL'ers, but no college football talk. I am a HUGE college fan, could waste Saturdays away watching it on tv, especially SEC. Love Carolina Gamecocks win or lose ( and we have had so much experience in the later). But we have the ole ball coach now, so maybe that can change. The other team I follow closely is Kansas State as my uncle used to be ROTC instructor there.

[mjjmbnmm]

I'm a big WI. Badger fan. (4-0):cooldance:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I'm a big WI. Badger fan. (4-0):cooldance:

yeah!! A college fan! The Badgers recently played one of our local teams, The Citadel. So how do you think they'll do against Penn? I pick the Badgers, seeing as they are ranked #5 right now.

[mjjmbnmm]

As long as their defense shows up, I think they'll be alright. They've been giving up some big plays.

[LyndaM]

I love, love, love college football!

I'm a huge Ohio State fan (typing this in my Ohio State room) - I'm a little obsessed.

Go Bucks!

[m 'n c]

I'm not a huge fan but I am finally starting to support my college team (I hated football in college but Mike loves it so I'm trying to catch on). Hopefully we will beat up on Florida pretty good this weekend. I got my LSU tshirt in the mail yesterday. Geaux Tigers!!! Go whoever is playing USC!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I'm not a huge fan but I am finally starting to support my college team (I hated football in college but Mike loves it so I'm trying to catch on). Hopefully we will beat up on Florida pretty good this weekend. I got my LSU tshirt in the mail yesterday. Geaux Tigers!!! Go whoever is playing USC!

We will be watching LSU/Florida and even though Tigers beat us again this year, we are pulling for you guys to beat Florida too!! USC played and won against Kentucky last night --woo hoo-- finally in the top ten! Now if only we can beat up on Fla in a few weeks and win the SEC east, then we'll be seeing you again in Dec!!

[m 'n c]

I was sad that I missed your USC game. (I hate that other USC team that whines and cries to get pieces of championships they don't earn....). I think we get to beat up on Kentucky next weekend. :)

[jakeandsophiesmom]

So glad that someone else sees that about the other USC. Kentucky will be a piece of cake, I think all the attention is getting to the players. Good luck tonight vs Florida. Take care of Tebow for us!!:rotfl:

[disneynut]

Im watching the Lsu and Florida game now.:sunshine: Geaux Tigers:cooldance:
I watched part of the OU and Texas game earlier. I feel the same way about the other USC team also. :0

[sammielynn]

Tennessee finally showed up and played today! Now if Lsu will take care of Florida we will might have a chance at the SEC title game. But then we will have to play LSU and there is no way UT could beat them. But it would be nice to be in the championship. Geaux Tigers!

[Arky]

Another Ohio State fan here!! Go Bucks!

[disneynut]

Holy Cow, they just announced Stanford beat USC. :cooldance: :cooldance: :cooldance: :rotfl: I better not laugh too much, LSU is not at their best tonight.

[memanana]

Penn State fan here

[Arky]

Holy Cow, they just announced Stanford beat USC. :cooldance: :cooldance: :cooldance: :rotfl: I better not laugh too much, LSU is not at their best tonight.

I'm sitting here surprised too! This makes my Buckeyes move up! Could we actually be #1 or #2?!?!

Go Bucks!

[faithhope]

GO USF BULLS!!!
We didn't have a football team when I attended college... but now they do...and I hear they are doing well...

GO BULLS!

Faith

[sammielynn]

I think Mike the Tiger just roared! Geaux Tigers!

[disneynut]

:cooldance: :cooldance: Geaux Tigers!:cooldance: :cooldance:
I was worried for a little bit. I am still in shock at the USC. That will definately bump the others up

[bajam]

HUGE college fan here. When they took away my Browns in the 90's I turned to college ball. Buckeyes are my team, but I'll watch them all. And usually cheer for whoever can move us up in the rankings:angel:

[m 'n c]

OMG that was quite a game. I was having mini heart attacks throughout especially with all those 4th downs. My Tigers were not looking like the team they have been all season long so I hope they fix that by next game.

Thank god USC lost and we can finally be #1!!! I did click over on ESPN and of course it is quite the whine fest with the USC loss.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I love, love, love college football!

I'm a huge Ohio State fan (typing this in my Ohio State room) - I'm a little obsessed.

Go Bucks!

Another Ohio State fan here!! Go Bucks!

HUGE college fan here. When they took away my Browns in the 90's I turned to college ball. Buckeyes are my team, but I'll watch them all. And usually cheer for whoever can move us up in the rankings:angel:

Looks like you all will be in the running for the championship this year!! I can't wait for the polls to come out today, I think you might jump over Cal for #2. Firstfamily -- I am the same way sometimes. Aren't we awful!:rotfl:

:cooldance: :cooldance: Geaux Tigers!
I was worried for a little bit. I am still in shock at the USC. That will definately bump the others up

OMG that was quite a game. I was having mini heart attacks throughout especially with all those 4th downs. My Tigers were not looking like the team they have been all season long so I hope they fix that by next game.

Thank god USC lost and we can finally be #1!!! I did click over on ESPN and of course it is quite the whine fest with the USC loss.


WOW!! What a game! And to top it off with the ESPN media darlings losing too!! Looks like the rest of your season should be a breeze. Congrats tiger fans and I hope to be matched up with you guys again in December.

GO USF BULLS!!!
We didn't have a football team when I attended college... but now they do...and I hear they are doing well...

GO BULLS!

Faith

I've been pulling for the Bulls this year. I think its great to see some new teams doing well for a change. Looks like you'll be heading to the Top 5 this week!!

Penn State fan here

It's really good to see Penn State bouncing back from the slump you had a few years ago. Paterno still has a little bit left in him yet! Can't imagine it any other way.

Tennessee finally showed up and played today! Now if Lsu will take care of Florida we will might have a chance at the SEC title game. But then we will have to play LSU and there is no way UT could beat them. But it would be nice to be in the championship. Geaux Tigers!

Looks like we might be battling it out for the SEC in a few weeks!! BTW -- although I really am a fan of Manning now, back when he was at Tennessee, we wished every year that he would go pro. Nobody could contain him-just a beast!!

[sammielynn]

But now Hester is the "Beast". That guy was awsome last night.

[disneynut]

But now Hester is the "Beast". That guy was awsome last night.

:cooldance: :cooldance: :cooldance: :cooldance:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I agree! Wish we could find us a beast. Had one for 2 years in Sidney Rice, but he just had to go pro.:( Another one in the SEC is McFadden. I don't look forward to facing him, but I do love to watch him run.

[jnorth1007]

Honey I thought Brandon was gonna have a coronary watching that game. When we got out of the truck from our drive home they were losing and they were having some major issues. An hour later and Brandon was yelling and screaming like a maniac. Great game!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

:rotfl: Sounds like my husband. Whenever we have a game, I make sure all remotes are in my possession!

[sammielynn]

Ouch! What happened to LSU Saturday.

[disneynut]

:confused: :cry: :blush: My goodness. I don't know what has happened to them the last 2 games. I hope they can pull it together before my whole family of in laws have strokes. LOL.

[m 'n c]

I am so upset. I didn't get to watch the game but the first few minutes I saw looked like the same tigers that barely beat Florida not the tigers that ran over VT earlier this season. At least Cal lost too so now its just Ohio State and Boston College left that needs to lose one. I hope this was our only loss this season. At least Kentucky had to earn it in 3 overtimes. That made me feel a teeny bit better.

[sammielynn]

Kentucky use to be on of those games that was a instant win, sort of like an instant SR credit. And now they go and beat LSU! That sure scared the pants off the folks here in Tennessee.

[mia214jia]

GO BIG BLUE!!!!!

WHOOHOOOO
They have takin a beating over the last few years. But they are trying harder this year. Hopefully they can stay on course. All will tell after Florida.

[LuvMyBoys]

Diehard Michigan fan here.....yes, even after the way they started the season! :angel: That's what being true blue means!!

We're back on track now! I can't wait for Michigan State and Ohio State!

LET'S GO BLUE!! :clap:

[LyndaM]

O-H-I-O

I am so happy my Buckeyes are number 1 this week, still, doesn't mean a thing unless we win out. Glad we control our own destiny now! Should be interesting.

What a weekend it was!

[m 'n c]

GO BIG BLUE!!!!!

WHOOHOOOO
They have takin a beating over the last few years. But they are trying harder this year. Hopefully they can stay on course. All will tell after Florida.

Congrats on the win. I am rather heartbroken over it but it seems like it would have been a great game to watch with the high scores and triple overtime. I am feeling a bit better since LSU only fell to 4 & 5 and USC fell again even with a win. As long as my purple and gold still have a shot then I'm good.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

GO BIG BLUE!!!!!

WHOOHOOOO
They have takin a beating over the last few years. But they are trying harder this year. Hopefully they can stay on course. All will tell after Florida.

Doesn't it feel great to not have the usual teams battling it out for our division! Who would have thought Kentucky and SC in the top ten!!:cooldance:

Diehard Michigan fan here.....yes, even after the way they started the season! :angel: That's what being true blue means!!

We're back on track now! I can't wait for Michigan State and Ohio State!

LET'S GO BLUE!! :clap:

Nothing wrong with being a true fan even when things don't look so good -- I never waver, not even during our 0-11 season a few years back. That's the only way to be! Good to see you guys bounce back.

Congrats on the win. I am rather heartbroken over it but it seems like it would have been a great game to watch with the high scores and triple overtime. I am feeling a bit better since LSU only fell to 4 & 5 and USC fell again even with a win. As long as my purple and gold still have a shot then I'm good.

Still gotta chance, a lot of football left to play and this season has been absolutely crazy. As long as an SEC team wins, its all good!:cooldance: BTW I'm hoping for a chance at a rematch in GA come December!

[m 'n c]

Well South Florida went down on Thursday. Who is next? Ohio State? Boston College?

[mia214jia]

My heart is about to jump out of my chest and its still 3 hrs till KICK OFF.
Good thing they are on thier home turf at least the will have somegood ole' boys ( and rednecks.lol) there rootin for them. Last week I found out through a freind - her husband's boss gave him 5 tickets on the 50 yd line! He gave them back becuase of a wedding at our church. Well I whopped him and told him that I would have gone to the GAME. Oh well. It was funny though here we are at a formal wedding and there we are all around a phone with ability to get a update on the game.
HANG IN THERE BOYS GO UK!

[m 'n c]

Well South Carolina fell today. I was sad about that one. I was hoping Tennessee would win too but I don't think that will happen. Off to cheer for UF (sorry mia I love UF) and Notre Dame since they are playing that other USC team.

[sammielynn]

Well the Big Orange blew it today. But Vandy beat SC, go figure.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Well South Florida went down on Thursday. Who is next? Ohio State? Boston College?

That would be us!:cry: :cry: I am just crushed!! Such a winnable game and we just crumbled. Reminds me of our teams from the past that have just given up after first quarter. Just couldn't get it together on offense today. Regroup and win next week (Sorry Sammielynn-guess we'll be butting heads next weekend--Good Luck) Oh well --at least my son caught his first pass during his football game today. Pretty neat since he's quarterback. m 'n c, good luck tonight in the "Tiger" Bowl!:)

[m 'n c]

I am praying we don't screw this game up tonight.

Looks like Cal went down too today.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Sure doesn't bode well to be at the top these days does it? I'm sure your guys will be fine tonight!

Off to watch and have a drink-- hope to be back on later to wish you congrats on a great win!:cheers:

[m 'n c]

Oh Thank God! We pulled this one out. Talk about another too close game this week. They cannot continue doing this to me from here on out.

[disneynut]

Oh Thank God! We pulled this one out. Talk about another too close game this week. They cannot continue doing this to me from here on out.
:sunshine: I AGREE.:sunshine:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Wow!! Great comeback for LSU. I hope Dorsey is okay, he's an outstanding player. Les Miles has got to be the most gutsy coach out there, but that just shows how much he believes in his guys. Congrats and good luck the rest of the season. Hope you have some easy wins so you can sit back and relax :)

[sammielynn]

I thought the Preacher was going to cry this morning over the mess that Tennessee made of thier game today! Talk about a sad bunch at church.
LSU just has to stop these late games that go to the wire, I nearly went to sleep during the sermon.

[m 'n c]

I thought the Preacher was going to cry this morning over the mess that Tennessee made of thier game today! Talk about a sad bunch at church.
LSU just has to stop these late games that go to the wire, I nearly went to sleep during the sermon.

No kidding. I am tired of the stress they are causing me and the down to the wire stuff is going to catch up like at Kentucky and cost them their chance this year. I'm all for gutsy play calling but give it a rest sometimes and just run up the score early guys!

[mia214jia]

Well I know most of you were happy that KY got beat by Fla. Even if they did... I am still proud of my CATS.

And BASKETBALL is around the corner....

[dawgsgirl]

I'm a DAWG!! Looks like we have a lot of SEC folks around. GO DAWGS! :clap:

[Wendi63]

I'm an Ohio State Alum so naturally I have to add another....... GOBUCKS!!!!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I'm a DAWG!! Looks like we have a lot of SEC folks around. GO DAWGS! :clap:

SEC rocks doesn't it!!:cooldance: :cooldance:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Wow! BC just pulled it out at the last second!! What a great 45 seconds of football!

[m 'n c]

Wow! BC just pulled it out at the last second!! What a great 45 seconds of football!

No!!!!! They were suppose to lose. I can't believe VT blew it at the end. Ok maybe next weekend. My tigers need to be #1 or #2 :)

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I really thought BC was gonna lose and started a post on here, but reconsidered until the end. Glad I did. I have a feeling that LSU will definitely end up being in the top 2. Don't you get a bye this weekend? We don't have one until the next to last game after Fla. Ugh:( Then we play our rivals Clemson.

[m 'n c]

Yeah we finally have a bye week but the bad thing is that Bama does too and we play them next week! I was hoping they'd get a little beat up before we came rolling into town. That one will be mighty interesting.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Sammielynn--Good Luck tonight! Hope both teams do well, too bad both of us can't win!

[sammielynn]

Sammielynn--Good Luck tonight! Hope both teams do well, too bad both of us can't win!

Same back at you! And right now GA is beating FL, the SEC is just crazy:confused:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Wow! What a game!! Now just waiting for our game to start!:cooldance:

[sammielynn]

Wooooot Tennessee Beat SC:cooldance: :cooldance:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

:cry: :cry: :cry: What a game though! At half I never would have thought it would be that close. I am so proud of our guys for not giving up and playing with such heart:heart: especially #3 Cory Boyd. Congrats Tenn fans. Now I must go console my DH and my broken heart

[sammielynn]

Believe me, in Tennessee we know how much it hurts to lose.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Now that's one thing we can beat you guys at -- recall our 0-11 season under Holtz a few years ago. Talk about devastating, and we keep coming back for more. Happy Celebrating!

[sammielynn]

Now I have to be very honest, SC did as much to help Tennessee win as Tennessee did. It was sort of a strange game.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Agreed. Very strange game indeed. The turnovers just killed us and I can't believe our FG kicker missed after kicking a 48 yarder! DH is still griping, but that's a man for ya:rotfl: I hate the loss, but I try to look at the positive sides. No moral victory here(as we are often teased about), but just five years ago our team would have folded and we would have lost by 50. I think we actually did and had guys on the sidelines talking on cell phones. I am just glad the team now is getting a winners mentality even though we may not be winning.:)

Looks like you guys will be on your way to battle LSU in December. Congrats!

[sammielynn]

We still have to get by Vandy and KY. They are both playing well. I really don't want to play LSU, don't think that will be pretty. I lost a bet on the LSU game last year and ended up singing "Hey, fighting Tigers" at a banquet with over 950 people there. Oh, the shame.............

[jakeandsophiesmom]

You poor thing!

As I see it, as long as everyone stays focused and someone steps up on pass defense, you should be fine. I see Kentucky as the decisive game, Woodson is a good QB when he has his head in the game. Hopefully you won't have to go through another game like last night. If you don' t want to play LSU, we'll gladly take your place!:rotfl: We'd love a rematch.

[mia214jia]

Ky played HORRIBLE! The 2nd half was a nightmare. I think it hurts more because they started the yr off so strong. They gotta get their heads back thinking in the game. I would hate to see Woodson not pull off a decent season.

[m 'n c]

We still have to get by Vandy and KY. They are both playing well. I really don't want to play LSU, don't think that will be pretty. I lost a bet on the LSU game last year and ended up singing "Hey, fighting Tigers" at a banquet with over 950 people there. Oh, the shame.............

There is no shame in singing that song. I personally would love to hear you sing it again. :p

[m 'n c]

Roll Tide Roll...
Around the Bowl
And down the Hole
Roll Tide Roll!!

ok just had to get it out. GEAUX TIGERS!!!

I have another cheer but its not very nice.... ;)

how'd everyone else do today

[jakeandsophiesmom]

:rotfl:

Anyone have a rushing defense we can borrow? My Lamecocks just cannot stop McFadden tonight! He's killing us! Of course I do have to say that I am used to having our late season downfall:(

[sammielynn]

Geaux Tigers! - I'm a Tennessee fan and LSU is killing me, I can't imagine what real tigers are going through. Nearly every game is going down to the wire.
The Vols won but it was homecoming and you always have an easy team on that one.
"Lamecocks":rotfl: that is just funny! Poor old visor boy.

[disneynut]

Geaux Tigers!:cooldance: :cooldance: Good Grief this is hard on the stress level. Down to the wire almost every game. :confused:

[m 'n c]

Morning guys. The down to the wire is killing me but it also makes me so happy when I'm somewhere like Buffalo Wild Wings sitting right next to people cheering for whoever is playing LSU and they are all excited thinking LSU is about to lose and then they get CRUSHED! Its just so perfect ;)

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Congrats on the win Tigers! Hopefully you all will cruise through your last games. La Tech, seriously, should they even show up? The only one I would think would be a real game is Arky, but I think your rushing D is a lot better than ours. All I can say is cover McFadden and Jones!! We obviously didn't. I still predict an LSU vs Oregon NC game in January. Good Luck the rest of the way. I'm rootin for ya!!:)

[sammielynn]

Tennessee wins over Arkansas!:cooldance:

[m 'n c]

Tennessee wins over Arkansas!:cooldance:

Congrats! I haven't paid attention at all today with who is playing and winning. I need to check espn soon.

[sammielynn]

Ohio St. just got beated............

[m 'n c]

Ohio St. just got beated............

Woo Hoo! Tigers can be #1 again :cooldance:

[sammielynn]

Looks that way. If Tennessee can manage to best Vandy and KY we will be playing the Tigers for the SEC title. That scares me!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Woo Hoo! Tigers can be #1 again :cooldance:

Congrats on the Illinois win! (That does sound funny doesn't it!) I think you will get an easy win tonight vs LATECH. I'm hoping for your sanity that you bulldoze them!!:)

Looks that way. If Tennessee can manage to best Vandy and KY we will be playing the Tigers for the SEC title. That scares me!

Congrats on the win!! I see an SEC champ. game in your future! You all obviously figured out something we didn't! BTW you would love the living room in our new house--it's painted orange!! It will be repainted shortly though, doesn't go real well with our red sofa.:rotfl:

[jnorth1007]

I hate to say it but I think we may end up seeing an LSU and Oregon match up in the bowl.

[dawgsgirl]

It's great to be a GA Bulldawg tonight!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I hate to say it but I think we may end up seeing an LSU and Oregon match up in the bowl.

That's what I predicted last week!! That would be a great game! I think LSU goes all the way!

It's great to be a GA Bulldawg tonight!

Congrats on the win! Stafford has one of the best arms I've seen in a awhile. His arm is like a cannon!

Now I'm off to watch my Gamecocks!!

[m 'n c]

I hate to say it but I think we may end up seeing an LSU and Oregon match up in the bowl.

I am scared to play Oregon even though it will be a home game for us. I almost want a rematch with Oklahoma because I know we could run all over them.

[m 'n c]

That's what I predicted last week!! That would be a great game! I think LSU goes all the way!



Congrats on the win! Stafford has one of the best arms I've seen in a awhile. His arm is like a cannon!

Now I'm off to watch my Gamecocks!!

Go Gamecocks. I am glad they are for the moment not lame anymore. :)

Is anyone else surprised like I am that Miss State is bowl eligible? I mean when was the last time that that happened?

[sammielynn]

Is anyone else surprised like I am that Miss State is bowl eligible? I mean when was the last time that that happened?

Not in my lifetime. I would like to see the Gamecock beat Florida!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Nothing surprises me this year in college football. It has been a crazy season. Vandy only needs one more win to be bowl eligible!!

Gamecocks are working their way back up the alphabet from G to L! :rotfl: We just keep making ridiculous mistakes. Who fumbles the first snap of the game?!? Luckily we still have the second half which is when we usually start playing better. We'll see!!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Well we just couldn't get it done, but what disappoints me more is the fans that left the stadium. It was almost empty by the end of the game. I have never left a game, win or lose, with the exception of being pregnant and the heat getting to me. Just inexcusable to me. I may poke fun of my beloved Lamecocks, but I never give up on them! I also can't believe Meyer running up the score with less than two minutes to go and a fourteen point lead. Why do that? Now we get a much needed week off before we play our rivals, Clemson.

Congrats LSU fans, hope you enjoyed your relaxing win tonight!! Looking forward to another SEC team winning the title!:)

[m 'n c]

Sorry about the loss Liz. Yall kept it close there for a while and then Florida just let loose. I'm still predicting SC to be a powerhouse in the next few years. I think Spurier can get it done there like he did with Florida.

[sammielynn]

I really hated to see SC lose, I'm for anyone playing Florida.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Thanks for rooting for us last night. I think its great to have a group of ladies to talk football to and even though we all have different teams we don't get ugly and we still root for each other, except when we play each other. I used to read all the SEC team's forums and the people on there just get so nasty. I actually read a post a few years ago that said all people in SC were uneducated hillbillies that married their cousins. :( I had to quit reading them.

I think we will have a good team in another year or two. Right now Spurrier is still playing with a lot of Holtz's recruits, so I think when he has all of his own players we will be better. I am afraid though that if Spurrier can't get it done, no one can. We've had two high caliber coaches come in and still the same mediocre team. But I still love my Gamecocks win or lose!:)

[m 'n c]

Well I'm for anyone in the SEC that is not playing LSU. A win for the SEC is a win for all of us. I just get so mad when the announcers act as if the SEC isn't a good enough conference compared to the PAC-10, Big 10, or Big 12. It gets so frustrating because each team in the SEC if they were in another conference would be the champs but instead they all beat up on one another and have less than perfect records each year.

[sammielynn]

Amen! SEC is football.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I second that!! SEC knows football!!:cooldance:

[coastalgirl]

Is anyone else surprised like I am that Miss State is bowl eligible? I mean when was the last time that that happened?

UH- YES!! :rotfl: Needless to say we have always thought they had a better baseball team than football. But DS is stoked about it!

[m 'n c]

UH- YES!! :rotfl: Needless to say we have always thought they had a better baseball team than football. But DS is stoked about it!

Sorry about that Lydia. It just seems as if yall came out of nowhere after a few rough years.

[sammielynn]

Let's hear it for Mississippi State:cheers:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

UH- YES!! :rotfl: Needless to say we have always thought they had a better baseball team than football. But DS is stoked about it!

I know the feeling, USC's baseball is much better than our football team. Congrats Bulldogs on getting bowl eligible!! Dec/Jan games are always fun!!:cooldance:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Well Tigers, unless they can come back big, looks like you might not be playing Oregon. They lost QB and are getting badly beaten by AZ .Let's see who will it be now? Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, I give up. It's been a crazy year, and there still more to be played!! Of course it really doesn't matter who ya play cause I think you can beat em all.:)

[m 'n c]

Well Tigers, unless they can come back big, looks like you might not be playing Oregon. They lost QB and are getting badly beaten by AZ .Let's see who will it be now? Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, I give up. It's been a crazy year, and there still more to be played!! Of course it really doesn't matter who ya play cause I think you can beat em all.:)

Woo Hoo! Not a duck fan. Now who will we be playing for the Championship game (SEC that is)...

[m 'n c]

Another bites the dust...

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Not a good thing to be #2 -- 5 teams at #2 have lost this year!

SEC game i think will be either GA or TN-if TN wins out then it will be them, if not then GA but they both have to play Kentucky. Then again this year they both could lose the rest and FL jump back in it. It wouldn't surprise me the way it has gone so far.

[sammielynn]

Your're right! Anything could happen this year. If TN plays like they did last Saturday we will win out. But you just never know. At least we know tha LSU has the SEC West in hand.

[sammielynn]

Good luck to all today!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Good Luck to you too!! I actually don't need it today as we FINALLY have an open date, so I will be able to relax and enjoy watching everyone else's games! Beat the 'dores for me!!

[sammielynn]

Tennessee Wins, barely. But a win is a win in the SEC. LSU is doing well right now.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Congrats Vols and Tigers on your wins!! Good news for me is we didn't lose today, yeah!!!:rotfl:

[m 'n c]

Man I was worried there for a while that Vandy might actually win. I was glad my tigers won. We had some Hippies wearing UT (Texas) garb cheering for Kansas and Ole Miss at buffalo's last night and it made me so mad. Luckily LSU pulled way ahead and they kept their mouth shut and watched the rest of the Kansas game exclusively.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Sounds like you've been having to deal with a lot of disgruntled fans this year!

And where did KU come from??? Never thought they would be in top 25 much less #2. I'm used to seeing KState up there but not Kansas. I guess next weeks game vs Missouri may decide who you guys will be playing in Jan.

[m 'n c]

Sounds like you've been having to deal with a lot of disgruntled fans this year!

And where did KU come from??? Never thought they would be in top 25 much less #2. I'm used to seeing KState up there but not Kansas. I guess next weeks game vs Missouri may decide who you guys will be playing in Jan.

Have you seen Kansas's schedule? They haven't played anyone this year - 1 ranked team so far and one next week. I don't think they stand a chance against Mizzou but if they did they won't stand up against OU in their conference champ game (gosh will it even be OU now).

2007 Kansas Schedule
DATE OPPONENT RESULT/TIME
09/01 C Michigan W 52-7
09/08 SE Louisiana W 62-0
09/15 Toledo W 45-13
09/22 Fla Int'l W 55-3
10/06 at #24 Kansas St W 30-24
10/13 Baylor W 58-10
10/20 at Colorado W 19-14
10/27 at Texas A&M W 19-11
11/03 Nebraska W 76-39
11/10 at Oklahoma St W 43-28
11/17 Iowa St W 45-7
11/24 #5 Missouri 8:00 PM


Ok I just logged into ESPN.COM -> I knew Texas Tech would beat OU. I made a comment during the LSU game about how OU needed to watch out for TT because they had a good chance in winning and Mike just laughed at me. Man I am good. :banana:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Very true about KU's schedule. I guess unless you are in SEC the schedules really aren't that tough with the exception of a few teams. Should be an interesting game Sat. I'm with you in thinking KU will be exposed. And with Texas Tech, I have noticed that they are always a team not to be overlooked.

BTW what are your thoughts on the rumors about Miles possibly going to Mich, if Lloyd Carr retires? I don't see it happening.

[m 'n c]

Very true about KU's schedule. I guess unless you are in SEC the schedules really aren't that tough with the exception of a few teams. Should be an interesting game Sat. I'm with you in thinking KU will be exposed. And with Texas Tech, I have noticed that they are always a team not to be overlooked.

BTW what are your thoughts on the rumors about Miles possibly going to Mich, if Lloyd Carr retires? I don't see it happening.

I don't like the rumors and they have been making me upset all year long! I think the contract clause might make him double think leaving but I also think that if he wants to leave bad enough the Michigan alums will come up with $1.25M to pay LSU off. From what I've heard/read he and his family seem happy in BR so that is good but I also remember another head coach saying that and then calling a Christmas Morning news conference to announce his departure to the Dolphins...

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Spurrier has been rumored to be leaving us ever since we got him. He's actually been mentioned to be one in the running for LSU if Miles leaves, along with Saban. I hope both coaches stay put for awhile. Miles makes it interesting with some of his more daring playcalling.

[m 'n c]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Spurrier has been rumored to be leaving us ever since we got him. He's actually been mentioned to be one in the running for LSU if Miles leaves, along with Saban. I hope both coaches stay put for awhile. Miles makes it interesting with some of his more daring playcalling.

Well reading the comments on ESPN.com (I know not the most trustworthy bunch) it seems like UM is not one to buy out coaching contracts and it would be up to Miles to pay LSU back like the head basketball coach at UM is doing. It shall be interesting.

I don't know if BR would ever be able to accept Spurrier as the head coach. I would with open arms but there are not that many in town that like him. The UF-LSU rivalry was fierce back then and even now still is a tad.

Did you hear Tubberville is thinking about going to TX A&M? I am surprised over that one. Why in the world would he want to leave Auburn to go to A&M who never does anything.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I hadn't heard about Tubberville and A&M. He could still be upset with Auburn talking to Bobby Petrino a few years ago while he was still head coach. why any coach would want to leave a top notch program in the SEC and go elsewhere is beyond me.

[m 'n c]

I hadn't heard about Tubberville and A&M. He could still be upset with Auburn talking to Bobby Petrino a few years ago while he was still head coach. why any coach would want to leave a top notch program in the SEC and go elsewhere is beyond me.

Well I hear about it since I"m only an hour and a half away from grand ol College Station. A&M just seems like a career killer compared to Auburn. What do I know though.

[dawgsgirl]

Well, my DAWGS beat Kentucky yesterday!! Vandy did not help us at all by collapsing at the end of the game. Although, the thinking in the DAWG nation at this time is that we will probably get a better bowl bid if we skip the SEC championship game. I would prefer for Kentucky to beat Tenn next week and then for our DAWGS to whip up on LSU in the championship game. That's what I love about college football--you can never tell what will happen. At least I have not heard any rumors about our coach leaving.
GO DAWGS!!!!

[sammielynn]

There was a rumor one time about Spurrier coming to Tennessee and the state rearly revolted. And the man was born and raised here!

[m 'n c]

Well, my DAWGS beat Kentucky yesterday!! Vandy did not help us at all by collapsing at the end of the game. Although, the thinking in the DAWG nation at this time is that we will probably get a better bowl bid if we skip the SEC championship game. I would prefer for Kentucky to beat Tenn next week and then for our DAWGS to whip up on LSU in the championship game. That's what I love about college football--you can never tell what will happen. At least I have not heard any rumors about our coach leaving.
GO DAWGS!!!!

Any other year I might be ok with that thought but not this year. It is finally the year of the TIGER :banana:

[sammielynn]

I agree, it is a LSU year. Ga is nearly as up and down at UT is this year.

[dawgsgirl]

Any other year I might be ok with that thought but not this year. It is finally the year of the TIGER :banana:

IF the DAWGS do play LSU, we will have a good time on here giving each other a hard time. Sounds like fun!!!

[m 'n c]

IF the DAWGS do play LSU, we will have a good time on here giving each other a hard time. Sounds like fun!!!

I don't mind that one bit. :p Hopefully for yall though you can win out and Tenn can win out (and then lose) and you will end up in a BCS bowl like LSU did last year and we can both be partying in NOLA.

[sammielynn]

I don't mind that one bit. :p Hopefully for yall though you can win out and Tenn can win out (and then lose) and you will end up in a BCS bowl like LSU did last year and we can both be partying in NOLA.

If UT or Ga plays LSU I think they will lose. But the Dawgs are not going to the SEC game, or at least I hope they are not going;)

[jakeandsophiesmom]

OMG!! :eek: I can't believe LSU lost!! I really did not expect it to be an easy game, but I never expected this. I am in shock and I feel so bad for the players cuz it was all but wrapped up. So Sorry guys:(

[sammielynn]

OMG!! :eek: I can't believe LSU lost!! I really did not expect it to be an easy game, but I never expected this. I am in shock and I feel so bad for the players cuz it was all but wrapped up. So Sorry guys:(

m 'n c, I feel so bad for the Tigers. Our big ourange house was rootin' for the Tigers.

[dawgsgirl]

And the DAWGS just keep moving up in the rankings. :cooldance:

[bs4free]

i am not big on college football, but was watching the lsu game and wow the overtime rules are way different then the nfl! it was a lot of fun to watch that last hour or so!

[bajam]

i am not big on college football, but was watching the lsu game and wow the overtime rules are way different then the nfl! it was a lot of fun to watch that last hour or so!


Yeah, I think the NFL overtime rules are unfair. Sudden Death doesn't allow both teams a chance really. I like the college overtime rules better.

[m 'n c]

I am heartbroken but we really sucked it up yesterday. Our QB was only 7 for 22 in the entire first half which does not win football games. We also had a few costly mistakes such as simple formation mistakes that called back a good touchdown.

Ok so now that I've covered that I'm going to whine for a few haha
1. Michigan:
Was it really necessary for Carr to announce his retirement this week? Our players have lost almost all confidence in Miles because he is going to pull a Saban on them before the bowl game and leave us high and dry and that will be the 2nd time to happen to most of these players.

2. Arkansas:
What the heck kind of offence was that that Arkansas runs? I don't understand any quarterback that would want to play over there. I mean over half the game the kid sat out until 3rd down because they'd hike to the RB to either run/pass/throw it to someone. Then the whole run up to formation and then snap the ball. I wish the officials would have timed them more often to see if they were meeting the 1 second minimum. And finally my last beef with Arkansas. They should not have been allowed that timeout at the end of the game where LSU had a touchdown recalled. That was pure crap on both Arkansas's side and the officials.

ok whining over. Thanks for being an LSU fan yesterday. :)

[sammielynn]

m n' c - I was beginning to worry about you, you usually are on here just after a game.
I think the time out was bush league.

[m 'n c]

m n' c - I was beginning to worry about you, you usually are on here just after a game.
I think the time out was bush league.

I'm at my parent's house and can't exactly jump on the internet whenever I want to like at home :( I'm borrowing internet connections and such :)

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Catherine, I totally agree with you on the Michigan thing. I really think the players for LSU got the shaft on that one. Who can play their best when you aren't sure what's going to happen with your future? With the time out issue -- I am seeing more coaches use it this year and 1. it's just lousy and 2. it doesn't seem to work. I don't like that coaches can have their "own personal" ref stand by his side ala Meyer at Fla and Nutt at Ark. I was glad you guys scored a TD anyway. Lastly I don't understand the ARk offense either--I can't see this year why they even have a QB. I didn't see the entire game so I don't know about the timing, but I do know that McFadden and Jones are tough to stop when they have the ball. Let me add that I think McF's chances at Hesiman were probably lost last night with Nutt's ranting after the game. I for one will be glad if he leaves Ark, I have no use for the man.

Again, I am so sorry you guys lost, never would have expected it. BTW whine all you want to or need to, we'll listen!!:)

[sammielynn]

Tennessee Wins! Four overtimes! On to Atlanta and the SEC Championship! But woops, we have to play LSU. :headache:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Congrats Sammielynn!! What a game! How long do you think it'll take to unwind the knots I'm sure you have in your stomach?!? :rotfl: Look forward to seeing Tenn and LSU battle it out, but just wish it were us!!

I'm off to watch our game vs Clemson and I don't have a good feeling about it.:confused:

[sammielynn]

Plenty of knots, and I wonder if the hospitals are full of folks with battered nerves. Good luck to the Gamecocks!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Guess it's my time to whine ladies:( We just can't seem to catch a break and any unthinkable bad play happens to us!! I mean what other team out there has a player catch a kickoff at the one inch line and step backward into the end zone and kneel? Huh?!? Too many stupid mistakes. We do have a lot of young players so hopefully Ol' Ball can work his magic on them. I do feel really bad though for the seniors, especially one, Cory Boyd, who played with his heart and soul every game, every play. Broke my heart to see him in tears after the game, knowing that it was probably the last college game he would play. Man I just hate losing to our rivals!!
Don't think I'll have any more games, but I'll be here rooting for you guys!!:)

[wilsonfamily4]

well my team really blew it today so there won't be too many more exciting games now. And Oregon was doingSOOOO good.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

well my team really blew it today so there won't be too many more exciting games now. And Oregon was doing it so good.

Hey I always wondered if you watched the games, I even thought about pm'ing you a few weeks ago. The Ducks were on a roll. I had predicted earlier that it was going to be Oregon and LSU for the Nat. Champ. game. I haven't a clue now. So sorry it ended on a sour note, but you'll be going to a bowl game won't you? I'm trying to start a petition here to change our names from Gamecocks to Lamecocks:rotfl:

[wilsonfamily4]

Hey I always wondered if you watched the games, I even thought about pm'ing you a few weeks ago. The Ducks were on a roll. I had predicted earlier that it was going to be Oregon and LSU for the Nat. Champ. game. I haven't a clue now. So sorry it ended on a sour note, but you'll be going to a bowl game won't you? I'm trying to start a petition here to change our names from Gamecocks to Lamecocks:rotfl:

Well the Rosebowl went up in flames today! So sad. We all thought they were going ALL the way. But it was fun while it lasted

[dawgsgirl]

Congrats to all the winners and :hugs: to all the losers. This has been a wonderful, exciting football season. Lots of surprises and close games. I guess this is why we all love college football!

[sammielynn]

Congrats to all the winners and :hugs: to all the losers. This has been a wonderful, exciting football season. Lots of surprises and close games. I guess this is why we all love college football!


Lots of surprises for sure. On any given week any team could win. I do wonder who will be #1 this week:confused:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I think the top 3 will be West VA, Missouri, and Ohio ST, but I have no clue as to who will be on top. I do know for sure that I wouldn't want to be in the #2 spot! Thats almost a sure loss this year!!:rotfl: Georgia will be moving up a good many spots this week too.

[dawgsgirl]

Just have to brag on my DAWGS! That #4 ranking sure looks good. I'm scared to say who I am pulling for in the SEC Champ game. There's Tigers and Volunteers both on this board. Just hope it is an exciting game!

[m 'n c]

Well A&M announced their new coach today -> Texans Offensive Coordinator not Tubberville. Nutt was suppose to be stepping down today as well. Shall be an interesting carousel of coaches this "off" season.

[sammielynn]

Just have to brag on my DAWGS! That #4 ranking sure looks good. I'm scared to say who I am pulling for in the SEC Champ game. There's Tigers and Volunteers both on this board. Just hope it is an exciting game!

I just hope that the game is exciting, that will mean that the Vols showed up for the game. Some days they come to play and others they don't.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Just have to brag on my DAWGS! That #4 ranking sure looks good. I'm scared to say who I am pulling for in the SEC Champ game. There's Tigers and Volunteers both on this board. Just hope it is an exciting game!

Congrats on being #4!! If West Va and Missouri lose this weekend you guys have a good shot at being in the big game!!

Well A&M announced their new coach today -> Texans Offensive Coordinator not Tubberville. Nutt was suppose to be stepping down today as well. Shall be an interesting carousel of coaches this "off" season.

Well so far 12 coaches have resigned, retired, or been fired. No telling how many more to come. It really will be interesting to see who goes where in the coming weeks! We may be losing our D coordinator, but do we really want to keep someone who lets a team have 600 yds against us? I want Charlie Strong back!!!

I just hope that the game is exciting, that will mean that the Vols showed up for the game. Some days they come to play and others they don't.

I am sure both teams will be bringing their "A" game! I'll be pulling for the team in Garnet and Black--oh wait--we're not playing anymore!:rotfl: Seriously i'll be pulling for the team on the right side of the field, that way you both get equal support!! (Hey it sounded good!):angel:

[lanny76]

Hi,
I've been gone for a wk, as we 4 went to Calif to see my husband's folks - but when you are brand new, probly not many notice if you don't post for a wk!:) Had an awesome time, as they live on the beach - Morro Bay - and there's lots to see and do there.
Anyway, I saw this thread, and I do like coll football much better than pros, so thought I'd say something here. I'm a Nebraska fan - grew up corn-fed! I suppose one thing a lot of Neb fans gave thanks for was the merciful end of the Callahan era here - wow, the team got smacked around like never before this year, tho the offense wasn't so bad. Wonder who Osborne will hire?
It has been a very interesting year overall - esp considering Missouri is now#1!
Will be fun to see how it all falls out --:)

lanny

[m 'n c]

Hi,
I've been gone for a wk, as we 4 went to Calif to see my husband's folks - but when you are brand new, probly not many notice if you don't post for a wk!:) Had an awesome time, as they live on the beach - Morro Bay - and there's lots to see and do there.
Anyway, I saw this thread, and I do like coll football much better than pros, so thought I'd say something here. I'm a Nebraska fan - grew up corn-fed! I suppose one thing a lot of Neb fans gave thanks for was the merciful end of the Callahan era here - wow, the team got smacked around like never before this year, tho the offense wasn't so bad. Wonder who Osborne will hire?
It has been a very interesting year overall - esp considering Missouri is now#1!
Will be fun to see how it all falls out --:)

lanny

Welcome back! Glad you had a great trip. It will be nice to have you posting a lil more since we are all mostly SEC peeps around here.

I have heard yall are after our Defensive Coordinator. I haven't heard if he's strongly considering it or not.

Ole Miss hired a coach today -> Arkansas' Coach Nutt. I didn't realize he had some scandals over at Arkansas which drove him to step down. Does anyone know anything about it?

[lanny76]

Hi,

Yeah, there is a LOT of talk about Pelini up here - a lot of people who thought he should have gotten more of a look after Solich was canned. I dunno but what
it has been good for him to get more experience first tho. I guess they're looking at some other guys too - I sure hope Osborne gets one who'll get those guys to play as a 'team' and play tougher defense (Neb only had one of the worst defenses in the country, good grief:sick: ).
I guess there was a lot of fuss about Mustain transferring, Malzahn going to Tulsa, maybe because Nutt wasn't letting them do things more the way they wanted. Also, Ark didn't win like people thot. So Hogs fans seemed to be put out
at Nutt - they thot he was a nutcase, I guess:rotfl:! Nutt already got a new job tho - at Ole Miss, I think.
So, m 'n c - are you a LSU fan, live in Louisiana or where?

Lanny

[sammielynn]

Yes, m 'n c is a LSU fan!
Here is what ESPN said about Nutt:
Nutt was hired in December 1997 to replace Danny Ford. Arkansas has never won the SEC in football -- the Razorbacks first played in the league in 1992.

A year ago at this time, Arkansas was preparing to play for the SEC title game. In fact, the Razorbacks started 10-1 in 2006. Then they lost to LSU, to Florida for the conference championship and to Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl.

Nutt's status was never the same afterward. In January, offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn left to join the staff at Tulsa, lending credence to speculation that not everyone was on the same page. A short while later Mustain left the team to transfer.

Malzahn and Mustain were both highly touted additions in 2006 from Springdale High School near Fayetteville. When they left, Nutt had an uphill climb to win back the fan base. Fans used the Freedom of Information Act to investigate his cell phone records. As the team struggled this year, planes were spotted at games towing anti-Nutt banners.


A friend of Nutt's family sparked a controversy when she sent Mustain a nasty e-mail before he transferred. A fan has since sued the school over the e-mail.

[m 'n c]

I am a 2x LSU alum! I'm in Houston now and don't make it back to any of the games but I do tend to show up at the local buffalo wild wings each week to watch them.

I don't know much about Pelini and his track record. I know most of the defensive line were recruited and coached by Saban who was a defensive coordinator before becoming a head coach and was pretty known for his defense. So I'm not sure if Pelini is just as good or if the talent kept him going strong here at LSU. Either way I wish him luck because I know that most coaches want to be a head coach not an assistant and you usually have to move around to get promoted.

[m 'n c]

Here's ESPN's chart of the coaching changes. They seem to be fast with updating it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?page=07coachingchanges

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Hi,
I've been gone for a wk, as we 4 went to Calif to see my husband's folks - but when you are brand new, probly not many notice if you don't post for a wk!:) Had an awesome time, as they live on the beach - Morro Bay - and there's lots to see and do there.
Anyway, I saw this thread, and I do like coll football much better than pros, so thought I'd say something here. I'm a Nebraska fan - grew up corn-fed! I suppose one thing a lot of Neb fans gave thanks for was the merciful end of the Callahan era here - wow, the team got smacked around like never before this year, tho the offense wasn't so bad. Wonder who Osborne will hire?
It has been a very interesting year overall - esp considering Missouri is now#1!
Will be fun to see how it all falls out --:)

lanny


Hi Lanny, glad you joined us! Always nice to have another football girl here!!:) Hope you guys can get a coach that can bring back that feared Nebraska team!

[Hedy]

Great thread ladies, I learned a lot, thanks!
~Hedy-total fairweather johnson when it comes to BC.

[dawgsgirl]

Well, it's certainly been a wild year in college football. And now all these coaching changes. Whew!! I would love for the DAWGS to be able to play in the Rose Bowl. That would definitely be different. Anyway, we will all have to wait until the weekend to see how everything shakes out. Good luck to all!!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

m 'n c and sammielynn -- You ladies ready for some football!!!! Best of luck to both of you this afternoon. The rest of us get to relax today-well I do sort of. I'll be rooting for our local high school, Byrnes, as they are playing for their fourth state champ. in five yrs and working their way back up the rankings. We are #21 in country now, after being 2 last year and losing. They are playing in the Gamecocks stadium, so maybe one of my teams can win there!!:rotfl:

[m 'n c]

And now LSU joins the coaching saga:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3136391

I knew it was coming when Nebraska named Pelini the next head coach over there yesterday.

I'm not expecting a win today after this news was leaked out. I'm sure the players all heard it and have their own thoughts/feelings about Miles and Co. I just hate how coaches do this during the season when its the most important time to win.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I don't think it's right either. I really think they should wait until Jan to do all the coaching changes b/c of the impact it can have on the players. It's not fair to them.
Sorry you guys are gonna lose Miles, I thought he was a gutsy coach. But word around here is that Spurrier is REALLY wanted at LSU and the thing that makes us nervous is that the President there now is the one that had a hand in hiring him at Florida. Spurrier says that he's staying b/c he wants to coach our new QB, Garcia, but we've all heard the "I'm staying" speech before.
Hope your guys can shake it off and focus and give us all a great game today!:)

[dawgsgirl]

Everybody enjoy the last day of college football until the bowl season. Hope your team wins. And sorry, in the SEC game, I am yelling for the Vols!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

ESPN now reporting Miles signed an extension for LSU today.

[m 'n c]

ESPN now reporting Miles signed an extension for LSU today.

Yeah its unsigned though. I guess we'll see how loyalty vs. money plays out. LSU is offering more than UM will but he has deep ties at UM.

[sammielynn]

Wish this Miles thing had not surfaced just now. I want to see a game that does not have all of this side drama. I'm as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
Go Vols!

[sammielynn]

Everybody enjoy the last day of college football until the bowl season. Hope your team wins. And sorry, in the SEC game, I am yelling for the Vols!

That is nothing to be sorry about!

[dawgsgirl]

That is nothing to be sorry about!

Oh yes it is. A DAWG just admitted to pulling for someone wearing orange. Yuck! Anyway, you all are ranked lower that LSU and less likely to jump over the DAWGS in the rankings if you win. A very selfish reason!!

[m 'n c]

Everybody enjoy the last day of college football until the bowl season. Hope your team wins. And sorry, in the SEC game, I am yelling for the Vols!

I'll have to make note so I can remember this next time the Dawgs need some extra cheering ;)

[sammielynn]

It's off to Dad's to watch the game. Our luck game meal is cooked and we have our orange is on! One last
Go Vols!

[lanny76]

Hi ladies,

Lots of talk/speculation/rumor flying about these days!
Guess Miles got bothered by the talk he was going to Mich - who really knows if he actually planned on it, seems sort of like rumor was reported as fact.
Also, Nebraska has not officially named any new coach - Osborne has his lips sealed until next week, he said. So - maybe some somewhere don't?! Or maybe it's just another rumor being reported as fact. For me, the real announcement, the only one I'll believe, will come from Osborne - and it may or may not be Pelini. We'll see, Monday maybe!
Whatever the case, I'm pulling for LSU today! Also for Missouri, because it would be a great thing for them to get to the Natl champ game, since they've not had that chance in eons.

Have fun!:) lanny

[m 'n c]

I didn't know it wasn't a done deal lanny. I saw on ESPN last night (which I now question) that he was named the coach. maybe its an expectation for monday.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Congrats to LSU!! Sorry to UT. Both teams played hard and it could have gone either way.

BTW I am starting to not put any worth in what people on ESPN say (except Lou of course-I gotta listen to him:) )

[sammielynn]

Congrats LSU:cry:

[m 'n c]

Great game guys. Another nail biter for most of the game.

So now I have to say go OU (ouch that hurts) and GEAUX PITT (grew up a Pitt fan as well)!!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Pitt up by 6 with 4 left to go and OU-Mizz tied!! Come on and let's get an SEC team in the NC game!!

[Arky]

This has been a bizarre football season! Can't wait to see how this ends!

[m 'n c]

OU is looking good but Pitt needs to bear down and hold WV!

[m 'n c]

YAY!!! Pitt held WVU! only 1:32 left in the game! Geaux Pitt Geaux!

[m 'n c]

(sorry obnoxious LSU fan here)

YAY!!! Pitt WON!!! GEAUX OU!!! LSU still has a chance!

[sammielynn]

Really want a SEC team in the championship game. Lost my yearly bet(again) and have to sing that tiger song again:(

[m 'n c]

Really want a SEC team in the championship game. Lost my yearly bet(again) and have to sing that tiger song again:(

Do you need some help?? :)

[dawgsgirl]

Well, it has been a wild season. I'll be hyper all day tomorrow until I see how this shakes out. I can only hope the DAWGS don't get shafted. Whatever, it has been a GREAT season. Congrats to LSU. You should have Ainge as your most valuable player!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Looks like LSU or GA will be going to the Big Game!! I'm thinking LSU goes since GA didn't play in the game today (sorry Dawg). I guess we will finally know who's going tomorrow. Man, what a great football season!!

[m 'n c]

I think Georgia will be ok with a BCS game but I don't see them in the championship game only because they didn't play today. I would love for LSU to play in a game other than the freaking Sugar Bowl. I'm so tired of that bowl.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Now if Arizona State and Hawaii can win tonight, then maybe we can squeeze our way into a bowl! All the games today have helped us get just a little closer. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[m 'n c]

eek! So who's #1?

anyone else thing it shouldn't be OSU?? I mean they didn't play a conference championship game.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

We are #1!!:rotfl:

Seriously I have no clue who will be at the top. It's possible LSU jumps everybody since the two teams ahead of you did not play today and add in the fact that neither played in a conference champ. game, and that you won with the second string qb who was hurt.

I vote that we reset and start all over again!!

[sammielynn]

I don't think I could live through a reset. I think LSU should go to the Championship game. But who should they play???

[m 'n c]

I don't think I could live through a reset. I think LSU should go to the Championship game. But who should they play???

I say LSU vs. OU (not OSU). Basing it off yesterday's games.

[sammielynn]

The AP poll is out and they have: #1 - OSU, #2 - LSU, #3 - OU. But the BCS is sometimes different.

[m 'n c]

One more hour and we find out who's playing who.

[dawgsgirl]

MNC--LSU and Ohio State
Rose--USC and Illinois
Fiesta--Oklahoma and W Virginia
Orange--Virginia Tech and Kansas
Sugar--GA and Big, Bad Hawaii (I'm soooo scared)

[m 'n c]

Where'd you read that match up? I think it would be good for Hawaii to play GA and show that Hawaii is just a bunch of posers. Its a shame Hawaii is going to take Florida's spot in the BCS (they are ranked higher in the AP 25 if not the other poll too).

[dawgsgirl]

Just internet rumors, mostly. LA Times has already reported the Rose. Hawaii won their conferece, whatever that is. Per BCS rules, they have to be in BCS game. I don't like the BCS and am not surprised at anything they would do. Congrats and beat up on Ohio State. See you next year in Baton Rogue. It's been a GREAT season!

[m 'n c]

Hawaii is in the powerful WAC conference which includes other powerhouses such as LA Tech and Fresno State.

I'm sure yall won't have any troubles.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Man, Georgia will but a beating on Hawaii. Their strength of schedule this year was ranked in the 100s. Just awful. We could even beat them! (i think):)

[dawgsgirl]

Thanks for the kind words ladies. That match-up is a slap in the face. It's a no win situation. If we win, we go nowhere in the polls because we were supposed to win. If we lose, we really get kicked down. Congrats to sammielynn for the trip to the Outback. Clemson vs Auburn in the Chick fil A.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Goooo Auburn!!! Beat the Taters! (I have no idea why we call them that) Make Bowden cry again!!:rotfl: Least fav. coach EVER.

[m 'n c]

Anyone watching Fox right now?

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I think Missouri got the raw end of the deal with Kansas.

[m 'n c]

I think Missouri got the raw end of the deal with Kansas.

Man did they get screwed! I completely agree with you on this one.

So where did USC end up?

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Not going bowling!:cry: SEC had one too many teams to qualify for a bowl, so it was between us and Bama, both 6-6. Bama got the bowl. We really didn't deserve to go to one with our second half downfall, but it would have been nice. This would be the only downfall of being in the SEC, too many good teams at bowl time and some teams get left out.

I feel like such an outsider now!! (Imagine Beck's "Loser" playing in the background!:rotfl: )

[dawgsgirl]

Not going bowling!:cry: SEC had one too many teams to qualify for a bowl, so it was between us and Bama, both 6-6. Bama got the bowl. We really didn't deserve to go to one with our second half downfall, but it would have been nice. This would be the only downfall of being in the SEC, too many good teams at bowl time and some teams get left out.

I feel like such an outsider now!! (Imagine Beck's "Loser" playing in the background!:rotfl: )

:hugs: :hugs:

[m 'n c]

Oh no! I so would have picked you over bama. I mean they lost to UL-Monroe. That is pretty pathetic.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Sometimes it all comes down to who is closer to the bowl, so they bring more fans, which means more money. This is the second time we've lost out to Bama for a bowl, and the bowl reps obviously don't know our fans. We would go anywhere to see our team in a bowl b'c it doesn't happen that often.

[dawgsgirl]

It is obviously all about money. Kinda sad isn't it? :(

[lanny76]

Hi,

well, another interesting football saturday - i'm glad LSU won, but Mizzou and WVU sure stunk it up. So after all the wacky things and losses that have happened, there's still a traditional sort of matchup for Natl champ game. I think LSU earned it and will probly win - wonder if Pelini will be there for that?!
I'm not all surprised he's the new coach at Neb, it's what I thot - but I wonder why ESPN thot they had to get the jump on it and report it before it was officially announced? I mean, let it actually be news when it is announced!!
I think he'll be all right - certainly better than what we have had! Ugh - a defense ranked 112- yikes:(
So we'll wait for next year - and check out everybody else's bowl games!

lanny

[m 'n c]

Congrats on the officially named head coach. It must be a relief to have a coach nailed down for next year.

I'm pretty sure that as long as he's not recruiting that he can coach the game. I know they have told Miles he will not coach the game if he accepts a job else where after the Saban debatacle from a few years ago.

[sammielynn]

Very happy about LSU, stinks about bama, sorry GA. But one of the guys on ESPN did call the SEC the best conference in the nation. Now we just have to wait and see what happens at the end of this wild year of college football.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Very happy about LSU, stinks about bama, sorry GA. But one of the guys on ESPN did call the SEC the best conference in the nation. Now we just have to wait and see what happens at the end of this wild year of college football.

At least the guys at ESPN got one thing right!!

It is obviously all about money. Kinda sad isn't it? :(

Ugh--sometimes its so blatantly obvious too! I don't know if anyone noticed in the WV-Pitt game how the refs were calling "phantom" penalties on Pitt and WV would have "in your face" penalties and no calls. The refs really needed WV to win so they could go to the game and they get paid more.

Hi,

well, another interesting football saturday - i'm glad LSU won, but Mizzou and WVU sure stunk it up. So after all the wacky things and losses that have happened, there's still a traditional sort of matchup for Natl champ game. I think LSU earned it and will probly win - wonder if Pelini will be there for that?!
I'm not all surprised he's the new coach at Neb, it's what I thot - but I wonder why ESPN thot they had to get the jump on it and report it before it was officially announced? I mean, let it actually be news when it is announced!!
I think he'll be all right - certainly better than what we have had! Ugh - a defense ranked 112- yikes:(
So we'll wait for next year - and check out everybody else's bowl games!

lanny


Congrats on the new coach. Hope he treats ya well!!
I'll be waiting until next year too -- so I guess we can relax, have a 'rita, and enjoy the games!!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

It's still in the works, but it looks like Arky might be getting Tommy Bowden.:rotfl: Man I just hate that for the tigers!:angel: Just too bad he can't go to another team that we don't play every year, but oh well at least I wouldn't have to see his "I'm too good for this town" press conferences or his quivering lip after losses.

[m 'n c]

I'm guess that is the clemson coach? For some reason his name sounds familar. Where was he coaching before? any idea?

[jakeandsophiesmom]

He is the Clemson coach. He previously coached at Tulane and he was an assistant under his brother Terry at Auburn before that. He's a good coach but his attitude stinks. Appears that he started talking to Ark yesterday while the AD was out of town and they are willing to pay him double what he's making at Clemson.

[m 'n c]

I just knew I knew that name from Fulane (our official slogan for Tulane a play on moving 2 letters around but would have to go through pm ;) ). I don't remember him doing much in Tulane or giving us much fits during the few years there so I'll just hope that he does the same at Ark if that's where he ends up.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

You've piqued my interest about the slogan. Bowden's 2nd and last year at Tulane they went undefeated and were ranked in the top 10, but still, it's Tulane. Looking more like its going to happen as the AD has already returned to talk with him and left again and no announcement that he's staying. It will def. be interesting to see how he does in the SEC if he does indeed go to Ark.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Well it looks like it was just a ploy to get more $ out of Clemson and of course it worked-he's getting a half mil more than first offered. Man, I so wanted to be rid of him.:(

[sammielynn]

Looks like Mr. LSU Miles has not signed his contract yet. The drama continues.

[m 'n c]

Looks like Mr. LSU Miles has not signed his contract yet. The drama continues.

Yeah I'm not surprised. I know it was not even drafted as of Saturday so its either that being the hold up or him talking with Michigan. At this point I could care less what he decides. Just don't screw up the championship game for us!

[dawgsgirl]

I keep hearing that he is going to Michigan, just after the title game. Who knows?? Coaches come and go and most of the time it really does not matter. We all still loves our teams no matter what. Even with playing Hawaii in the Sugar, the DAWGS allotment of 22,000 tickets sold out in less than 2 hours. I heard there will be more available since Hawaii probably won't sell all theirs. The coach has called for another Black-out, so the Dome should be mostly black for the game. Not sure if I like that or not. Just hope those rainbow warriors don't embarass us!

[sammielynn]

I think the Dawgs can take the Rainbow Warriors. I also think Miles is doing nothing now so he can coach the championship game and then decide.

[m 'n c]

I wonder if Michigan will wait that long though. I thought I heard recruiting for football will be starting up soon and that was why there was all the speculation in November and why the other coach retired so early was so that they could hire someone new before the end of the year.

[dawgsgirl]

Probably just comes down to how badly Michigan wants him. If they want him bad enough, they will wait

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I'll believe Miles is staying when one of two things happen. He either signs the contract or Michigan signs another coach. Glad to see Pelini is going to be able to stay through the championship game.

Dawg--wouldn't worry too much about Hawaii--you'll be fine. And I hope your blackout goes better than ours in the past.

[bajam]

Thought I would share something I read yesterday about the Les Miles situation. A MI paper reported that it was a done deal through his agent/manager and an assistant to the AD at MI. He could not do a sit down interview until after the game so there was no contract. Herbstreit made the mistake of telling the uppers at ESPN what he had heard and they told him he had to report it. When he did that forced LSU's hand to sweeten Miles's deal to stay and that's when he had his news conference to deny it. A lot of people think that his choice of words that he will be coaching next year at LSU will give him a way to back out. LSU was pretty much a shoe in for a bowl game that would be played in 08.

I understand why MI wants to get a new coach in there but I think it is wrong to be able to talk to coaches (or their managers) when they still have a season to finish. I feel for the players and fans at LSU. Even if he stays this has become the story for the rest of the season. That's not fair to the hard work that they've done this year.

That being said, I know this isn't a popular stance on here but GO BUCKEYES! I am excited that we made it back into the championship game. What year in college football. Who would have thought at the start of the season that this is where Ohio State would be. It's going to be a tough game and I don't know that OSU can beat LSU but I have my fingers crossed it's better than last year. I guess it wouldn't take much for it to be better :)O-H

[LyndaM]

I-O

I am so happy OSU made it! I can't tell you how excited I am! :cooldance:

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I was wondering where all you Buckeyes were!! Congrats on getting to the big game!!

[LuvMyBoys]

Thought I would share something I read yesterday about the Les Miles situation. A MI paper reported that it was a done deal through his agent/manager and an assistant to the AD at MI. He could not do a sit down interview until after the game so there was no contract. Herbstreit made the mistake of telling the uppers at ESPN what he had heard and they told him he had to report it. When he did that forced LSU's hand to sweeten Miles's deal to stay and that's when he had his news conference to deny it. A lot of people think that his choice of words that he will be coaching next year at LSU will give him a way to back out. LSU was pretty much a shoe in for a bowl game that would be played in 08.

I understand why MI wants to get a new coach in there but I think it is wrong to be able to talk to coaches (or their managers) when they still have a season to finish. I feel for the players and fans at LSU. Even if he stays this has become the story for the rest of the season. That's not fair to the hard work that they've done this year.

That being said, I know this isn't a popular stance on here but GO BUCKEYES! I am excited that we made it back into the championship game. What year in college football. Who would have thought at the start of the season that this is where Ohio State would be. It's going to be a tough game and I don't know that OSU can beat LSU but I have my fingers crossed it's better than last year. I guess it wouldn't take much for it to be better :)O-H


The Ann Arbor paper seems to have a different take on it today.

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2007/12/carty_martin_says_he_got_the_m.html

As an UofM alum, I respect Martin for sticking to the principle. It stinks that we didn't get Miles but I'm sure we will find someone good.

And then we will be back on top of the big 10 :p But for now I'm rooting for LSU on bowl day! :rotfl:

[bajam]

I agree that it's good for him to stick to his principles. It doesn't seem like Carr liked Miles very much. That would be an akward position to be in if Carr does become AD in a few years. All these coaching vacancies this year is crazy.

On a side not, I'll be rooting for MI in their bowl game. :) The Big 10 needs to win to gain some respect.

[LuvMyBoys]

I agree that it's good for him to stick to his principles. It doesn't seem like Carr liked Miles very much. That would be an akward position to be in if Carr does become AD in a few years. All these coaching vacancies this year is crazy.

On a side not, I'll be rooting for MI in their bowl game. :) The Big 10 needs to win to gain some respect.

Thanks, because we are going to need it!! :) I just can't bring myself to root for Ohio State or MSU, ever! :rotfl:

I agree with you though, the Big 10 has been looking pretty shabby the last few years when bowl season rolls around. :blush:

[bajam]

Thanks, because we are going to need it!! :) I just can't bring myself to root for Ohio State or MSU, ever! :rotfl:

I agree with you though, the Big 10 has been looking pretty shabby the last few years when bowl season rolls around. :blush:

Trust me, bowl season is the only time I root for Michigan!!!:rotfl:

I just worry the way the analysts have been talking this year that we may find an undefeated Big 10 Champ sitting out the NCG while teams with losses play. The way ESPN has talked all year I really wonder if a Big 10 team will be in Hawaii's shoes in a couple of years. It seems like even when you win they come up with a reason why it wasn't good enough.

[m 'n c]

Well the contract extension was signed today. Still doesn't guarantee he's not going to bolt come Jan 8th.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071207/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_lsu_miles_contract;_ylt=AlosrqGa4_TogzG8nUh.9S Os0NUE

[jakeandsophiesmom]

Looks like most of the coaching changes are being resolved finally. We lost our defensive coord. (yeah!) and looks like we'll be getting GA's old def. co., Brian VanGorder. Hope he does better than what we've had since Charlie Strong left.

Anyway --everybody ready for some more college football!!!! (I am totally missing my football Saturdays)

[m 'n c]

I am missing my Saturdays too. My friend just invited me to do that Bowl Madness thing on ESPN.com. I know who to pick in the big bowls and SEC played bowls but I don't know about the rest.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

You know I was thinking about seeing if anyone on here wanted to do a pick 'em type thing just for the fun of it. No prizes, just the title of Queen of College Football for a year.

[sammielynn]

That sounds like fun!

[bajam]

I'm missing my football as well. I've resorted to watching games that have already been played because I just can't get into basketball. There is nothing on TV on the weekend and you just don't realize it during football season.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

I'm the exact same way! I either watch games that have been DVR'ed or watch SportSouth for some of their classic games. Doesn't matter who it is, just so long as it's a college game. And NFL games just don't seem to be as exciting as they used to be. Are we just freaks of the female world?!?:rotfl:

[bajam]

I'm the exact same way! I either watch games that have been DVR'ed or watch SportSouth for some of their classic games. Doesn't matter who it is, just so long as it's a college game. And NFL games just don't seem to be as exciting as they used to be. Are we just freaks of the female world?!?:rotfl:

Yes, I am addicted to college football and I am a freak ! :)

I can't stand to watch NFL games anymore. They're all too afraid of getting hurt to play all out which is understandable, just not fun to watch. I also can't stand the dancing, show boating and smack talking that they do on and off the field. I watched a behind the game thing one day and they have this huge computer hub set up on the sidelines that they figure out plays and probabilities and all kinds of stuff. It doesn't even seem like football anymore.:(

[jakeandsophiesmom]

So glad I'm not the only one out there!! Some of my DH's friends won't even talk football with me b/c they are intimidated by me! One even went so far as to try to push me to go to his house and visit his wife during our rivalry game. I don't think so!!

And the NFL--it just doesn't seem the same without the big name players like Elway, Marino, Montana. The players now seem to be more like actors/entertainers than football players. College is where the heart of football is right now.

[bajam]

A few of weeks ago my husband called and asked"Who is that big Ohio State linebacker?" I replied "James Laurinaitis?" kind of shocked he didn't know. Then he asked who Ohio State needed to win that weekend to move up in the polls again. This was the week of the Kansas/MO thing so I gave him a couple of scenarios we needed to happen in the next couple of weeks. Then he said thanks and hung up. The whole conversation was weird and I knew he knew the answers so I thought something was up.

When he got home I kept asking about it and he was acting funny. Finally he admitted that they were out to lunch and no one believed that his wife knew about football. So he called me and had me on speaker phone to prove that I knew what I was talking about. He didn't want me to know because I HATE speaker phones and he didn't want me to be mad!

At his work Christmas party some guy walked up behind me and said "Go Buckeyes" and said he knew all about me. I guess I was the only wife that watches football.

[dawgsgirl]

I am missing my football too!! I guess we are really weird. My mother is 74 and she is much worse than I am!! Our youth minister at church is a Gamecock, and my mother taped some cartoon on his office door when South Carolina played Florida. To this day, he will not believe that some little sweet old lady would do that and blames it on me! I always look forward to the college season and always miss it when it is over. I will say this was a GREAT season with lots of surprises. I am already pumped for next year! GO DAWGS!!!

[dawgsgirl]

[QUOTE=jakeandsophiesmom;88028]Looks like most of the coaching changes are being resolved finally. We lost our defensive coord. (yeah!) and looks like we'll be getting GA's old def. co., Brian VanGorder. Hope he does better than what we've had since Charlie Strong left.

You will love VanGorder! Our defense has not been the same since he left. He was a huge plus in our program. I am so jealous that you all got him!

[jakeandsophiesmom]

[QUOTE=jakeandsophiesmom;88028]Looks like most of the coaching changes are being resolved finally. We lost our defensive coord. (yeah!) and looks like we'll be getting GA's old def. co., Brian VanGorder. Hope he does better than what we've had since Charlie Strong left.

You will love VanGorder! Our defense has not been the same since he left. He was a huge plus in our program. I am so jealous that you all got him!

I was so hoping to hear from you about VanGorder! I've read and heard good things about him but it's always nice to hear from someone who knows his abilities. Now if we can just keep the chicken curse from overcoming him, we'll be good!

[m 'n c]

Ooh let me find that link and we can set one up on ESPN.com too.

[m 'n c]

Here you go -> http://games.espn.go.com/bowlmania/frontpage

[jakeandsophiesmom]

ok, I created a group over on ESPN. Anyone that is interested will have to sign up with an account and you can join the group. The group name is Sunshine rewards and the password is greenfield(I didn't know how gamecocksrule would go over). Need to have the entries in by kickoff tomorrow. Good Luck everyone!!

[m 'n c]

haha how fitting. I'll go join!

[m 'n c]

I'm joined up in the group. The cool thing was that it kept my other picks and put them in our group as well.

[sammielynn]

I joined! Is it just the SEC girls?

[m 'n c]

I joined! Is it just the SEC girls?

No i think its who ever on here wants to join. It might just be us right now though.

[sammielynn]

No i think its who ever on here wants to join. It might just be us right now though.

I really meant is it just us right now. We do need more members.

[jakeandsophiesmom]

So far it's just us SEC girls. I'm sure Dawg will join when she sees it. Anyone at SR can join as long as they have the password. I decided to keep it private so we didn't get any jerks in on it. Think we should make a separate post so more people can join in if they want?

[m 'n c]

Yeah start a new thread maybe tell people to pm one of us for the password? i don't know if we want to keep it posted on here.