College Football 2009 Thread - Page 10

**McLegend** · 01-02-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Shuttlesworth

haha seriously?

Yeah some of the players got in some fight like a month and a half ago.

**ClockShot** · 01-02-2010, 10:09 PM

I am quite proud of my Uconn Huskies today. Almost went flawless and kicked shit out of "The Old Ball Coach" and his Gamecocks.

Jasper must have been smiling upstairs.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-02-2010, 10:14 PM

I still can't believe a kid I played football with (he actually backed me up) now starts for UConn at guard. He was a year younger than me but still, I wasn't exactly an all state performer lol. Guess it pays to be 6'5 280 pounds when you are in high school, college teams are willing to take a gamble on it. He's really advanced a lot thanks to their weight training program, he's a beast now.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-02-2010, 10:16 PM

They are playing the Texas Tech/Michigan State game at the Alamo Dome, I didn't realize it was still around. I know the Spurs don't play there anymore - so what else do they use it for? The rodeo? Seems like there would be a lot of overhead associated with keeping a stadium open without a regular professional/college using it.

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 01-02-2010, 10:20 PM

Maybe they're waiting for another hurricane so they can get the Saints back

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-02-2010, 10:23 PM

I see it's sponsored by Valero. Wrote a nice little case study about that company in one of my graduate management classes a few weeks ago. Dunno if sponsoring a bowl game is that great of a business move for them!

**Team Sheep** · 01-02-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Shuttlesworth

I still can't believe a kid I played football with (he actually backed me up) now starts for UConn at guard. He was a year younger than me but still, I wasn't exactly an all state performer lol. Guess it pays to be 6'5 280 pounds when you are in high school, college teams are willing to take a gamble on it. He's really advanced a lot thanks to their weight training program, he's a beast now.

Sadly, that's what scouts are like these days. They look for the tall guys then build them up from there. This guy I played rugby with 2 years ago, he was a Tongan so naturally big and had the potential to be a monster if conditioned properly. He was never anything spectacular. I started over him as flanker, fast forward to today he plays professionally for the Gwent Dragons. It's crazy.

Bottom line is, you could have all the skill and ability in the world, but if you're not tall or big then 99% of the time the big clubs won't even look at you. Same with a guy a year below me in school, he always had an awesome boot on him but average in overall play. The Dragons have had him under their wing the past few years and made him into an all round great player with a hell of a physique, and he's on the verge of turning professional.

**Team Sheep** · 01-02-2010, 10:37 PM

I watched the Cotton Bowl today. What a fucking mess.

**RatedGSuperstar** · 01-02-2010, 10:56 PM

From Texas Tech's administration, paraphrasing: "The person to blame for Mike's firing is Mike."

...Vince McMahon didn't screw Mike Leach. Mike Leach screwed Mike Leach.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-02-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Sheep

Sadly, that's what scouts are like these days. They look for the tall guys then build them up from there. This guy I played rugby with 2 years ago, he was a Tongan so naturally big and had the potential to be a monster if conditioned properly. He was never anything spectacular. I started over him as flanker, fast forward to today he plays professionally for the Gwent Dragons. It's crazy.

Bottom line is, you could have all the skill and ability in the world, but if you're not tall or big then 99% of the time the big clubs won't even look at you. Same with a guy a year below me in school, he always had an awesome boot on him but average in overall play. The Dragons have had him under their wing the past few years and made him into an all round great player with a hell of a physique, and he's on the verge of turning professional.

Well my friend who is about my size ended up getting a scholarship to play at Boston College so it's not all tied to size. I get what you are saying though, if you have unusual size it can definitely help make up for a lack of skill. Especially when it comes to offensive line play at the ocllege ranks, they can develop a kid who is 6'6 300 pounder into a good player. They can't really do with 6'0 215 pound high school offensive tackle

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-03-2010, 12:04 AM

Michigan State is wildin' out right now

Just ran a fake FG then the following play a WR took a direct snap in the "wildcat" and threw a TD pass.

**Vastardikai** · 01-03-2010, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RatedGSuperstar

From Texas Tech's administration, paraphrasing: "The person to blame for Mike's firing is Mike."

...Vince McMahon didn't screw Mike Leach. Mike Leach screwed Mike Leach.

Yeah, it's not like ESPN was calling for his head, despite a BLATANT conflict of interest. Or that Texas Tech's administration was looking for a reason to fire him anyway.

**Skippord** · 01-03-2010, 04:55 AM

I would've fired Mike Leach too

but for being a really weird apparent douchebag

**BCWWF** · 01-03-2010, 11:54 PM

A shame about Leach, but it is starting to sound like Leach was starting to become kind of a mess there himself. Hopefully he can find a new place, and I hope Texas Tech becomes a miserable program for the foreseeable future.

As far as Kelly, as they said during the game, it's a shame, but it's not his fault. If you are going to switch coaching jobs, especially in that situation, Notre Dame isn't willing to wait. You have to go. The announcers were saying something has to be done, and I think implementing a rule that you can't begin talking to other schools' coaches until after the bowls would be fair.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-04-2010, 12:05 AM

Well I think the worst thing is hiring a new coach before Cincy even played in the bowl game. I would think it makes a bit weird for the players, since they 100% know for sure that the head coach for the bowl is only the head coach for that one game. I just think that would be a bit of an odd situation as a football player.

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 01-04-2010, 12:30 AM

Well Cincy's interim coach went to Buffalo, so they knew he was only coach for a game anyway.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-04-2010, 04:09 AM

I thought a different assistant went to Buffalo, not one named the interim coach.

**Skippord** · 01-04-2010, 07:36 AM

TCU and Boise is going to be very good tonight I think

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 01-04-2010, 01:14 PM

Nah it was the interim coach/offensive coordinator

**McLegend** · 01-06-2010, 10:54 PM

This Troy/Central Michigan game is great.

**Droford** · 01-07-2010, 09:36 PM

Texas is fucked without McCoy.

**McLegend** · 01-07-2010, 09:51 PM

This game is over and there is like 5 minutes left in the 1st half.

**BCWWF** · 01-07-2010, 10:14 PM

Does anybody know why the GMAC Bowl was the second to last? It really is embarrassing to the bowl system that something like that happens. I understand this year was different with New Years Day being a Friday and then having a whole weekend to spread the games out. But something really has to be done to put the good games back on New Years Day.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-07-2010, 10:32 PM

To be fair, since New Years Days its been pretty much the "good games," other than that one.

Its pretty lame that McCoy is out in this game. They aren't gonna make up 18 points.

Also heard that the back judge in this game does local EMass high school football games on his "off" weekends. There's a (slim) chance he reffed one of my games that I either played in or have coached in. That's pretty cool I guess?

**Droford** · 01-07-2010, 11:09 PM

OMG..he kicked it right off the Alabama player and it bounced right back to Texas..

Amusing way to get back in the game after that 44 yard TD

**Emperor Smeat** · 01-07-2010, 11:10 PM

That was an amazing onside kick by Texas. Almost never see the kicker try to deflect the kick from a defender (tough to do if defender is aware).

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-07-2010, 11:36 PM

Guess I was wrong about this game being lame

**McLegend** · 01-07-2010, 11:36 PM

Business has kind of picked up.

**Droford** · 01-07-2010, 11:39 PM

Alabama hasn't done anything in the 2nd half after it looked like they would run away with it. Pretty amazing game.

**Emperor Smeat** · 01-07-2010, 11:42 PM

Yeah Texas defense is what's keeping them in the game since Bama's been a bit too bland with all the predictable running. You can tell for a while Bama just wanted to run out the clock or use their dominate running backs to end the game faster.

**Droford** · 01-07-2010, 11:48 PM

I dont think Texas has enough time for a TD but they could get in FG range.

It would be epic if this went OT.

and just like that, Alabama's D shows back up and seals the deal.

**McLegend** · 01-07-2010, 11:49 PM

C'mon hold them to a field goal.

**Droford** · 01-08-2010, 12:03 AM

Saban looked pissed off after the Gatorade bath...

**DAMN iNATOR** · 01-08-2010, 12:17 AM

Well, another great season comes to an end, and it couldn't be a more fitting one for 'Bama, and their legendary coach, Nick Saban, who on this night became the only man to coach 2 separate teams (who was the other? LSU?) to National Championships in Division I college football.

My hat is off to you, Mr. Saban. Kudos on a great year!

**DAMN iNATOR** · 01-08-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ermaximus

See also Nick Saban leaving the Miami Dolphins to go to Alabama.

Saban on jumping between teams all the time: (paraphrased) "Wherever the big money trail is! Bye now!

"

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 01-08-2010, 12:20 AM

Ya it was LSU

lol @ the Gatorade bath

**redoneja** · 01-08-2010, 11:24 AM

I didn't realize the SEC was 6-0 in BCS title games and is the only conference with a winning record in BCS title games. I think they also have had more different teams make it than any other conference (Tennessee, LSU, Florida, Alabama). That's pretty stunning.

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 01-08-2010, 01:35 PM

South Florida fires Jim Levitt for allegedly grabbing a player by the throat and smacking him in the face.

At least he got his money's worth.

**Vastardikai** · 01-08-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redoneja

I didn't realize the SEC was 6-0 in BCS title games and is the only conference with a winning record in BCS title games. I think they also have had more different teams make it than any other conference (Tennessee, LSU, Florida, Alabama). That's pretty stunning.

I've also read that 2 of the last 4 SEC Title Games were more closer than the National Title Games.

**BCWWF** · 01-08-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Shuttlesworth

To be fair, since New Years Days its been pretty much the "good games," other than that one.

The point I think is more than New Years Day used to be the day. That's undoubtedly one of the reasons why the NHL Winter Classic is so successful.

01-02-2010, 10:09 PM	#362
ClockShot TPWW Fire Pro Champ Posts: 33,999	I am quite proud of my Uconn Huskies today. Almost went flawless and kicked shit out of "The Old Ball Coach" and his Gamecocks. Jasper must have been smiling upstairs.

01-02-2010, 10:14 PM	#363
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	I still can't believe a kid I played football with (he actually backed me up) now starts for UConn at guard. He was a year younger than me but still, I wasn't exactly an all state performer lol. Guess it pays to be 6'5 280 pounds when you are in high school, college teams are willing to take a gamble on it. He's really advanced a lot thanks to their weight training program, he's a beast now.

01-02-2010, 10:16 PM	#364
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	They are playing the Texas Tech/Michigan State game at the Alamo Dome, I didn't realize it was still around. I know the Spurs don't play there anymore - so what else do they use it for? The rodeo? Seems like there would be a lot of overhead associated with keeping a stadium open without a regular professional/college using it.

01-02-2010, 10:20 PM	#365
Supreme Olajuwon You know that�s right Posts: 52,759	Maybe they're waiting for another hurricane so they can get the Saints back

01-02-2010, 10:23 PM	#366
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	I see it's sponsored by Valero. Wrote a nice little case study about that company in one of my graduate management classes a few weeks ago. Dunno if sponsoring a bowl game is that great of a business move for them!

01-02-2010, 10:37 PM	#368
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	I watched the Cotton Bowl today. What a fucking mess.

01-02-2010, 10:56 PM	#369
RatedGSuperstar Stupid Sexy Flanders Posts: 1,728	From Texas Tech's administration, paraphrasing: "The person to blame for Mike's firing is Mike." ...Vince McMahon didn't screw Mike Leach. Mike Leach screwed Mike Leach.

01-03-2010, 12:04 AM	#371
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Michigan State is wildin' out right now Just ran a fake FG then the following play a WR took a direct snap in the "wildcat" and threw a TD pass.

01-03-2010, 04:55 AM	#373
Skippord I'm Mr. White Christmas Posts: 44,526	I would've fired Mike Leach too but for being a really weird apparent douchebag

01-03-2010, 11:54 PM	#374
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	A shame about Leach, but it is starting to sound like Leach was starting to become kind of a mess there himself. Hopefully he can find a new place, and I hope Texas Tech becomes a miserable program for the foreseeable future. As far as Kelly, as they said during the game, it's a shame, but it's not his fault. If you are going to switch coaching jobs, especially in that situation, Notre Dame isn't willing to wait. You have to go. The announcers were saying something has to be done, and I think implementing a rule that you can't begin talking to other schools' coaches until after the bowls would be fair.

01-04-2010, 12:05 AM	#375
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Well I think the worst thing is hiring a new coach before Cincy even played in the bowl game. I would think it makes a bit weird for the players, since they 100% know for sure that the head coach for the bowl is only the head coach for that one game. I just think that would be a bit of an odd situation as a football player.

01-04-2010, 12:30 AM	#376
Supreme Olajuwon You know that�s right Posts: 52,759	Well Cincy's interim coach went to Buffalo, so they knew he was only coach for a game anyway.

01-04-2010, 04:09 AM	#377
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	I thought a different assistant went to Buffalo, not one named the interim coach.

01-04-2010, 07:36 AM	#378
Skippord I'm Mr. White Christmas Posts: 44,526	TCU and Boise is going to be very good tonight I think

01-04-2010, 01:14 PM	#379
Supreme Olajuwon You know that�s right Posts: 52,759	Nah it was the interim coach/offensive coordinator

01-06-2010, 10:54 PM	#380
McLegend Temporary Posts: 15,591	This Troy/Central Michigan game is great.

01-07-2010, 09:36 PM	#381
Droford Posts: 52,478	Texas is fucked without McCoy.

01-07-2010, 09:51 PM	#382
McLegend Temporary Posts: 15,591	This game is over and there is like 5 minutes left in the 1st half.

01-07-2010, 10:14 PM	#383
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Does anybody know why the GMAC Bowl was the second to last? It really is embarrassing to the bowl system that something like that happens. I understand this year was different with New Years Day being a Friday and then having a whole weekend to spread the games out. But something really has to be done to put the good games back on New Years Day.

01-07-2010, 10:32 PM	#384
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	To be fair, since New Years Days its been pretty much the "good games," other than that one. Its pretty lame that McCoy is out in this game. They aren't gonna make up 18 points. Also heard that the back judge in this game does local EMass high school football games on his "off" weekends. There's a (slim) chance he reffed one of my games that I either played in or have coached in. That's pretty cool I guess?

01-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#385
Droford Posts: 52,478	OMG..he kicked it right off the Alabama player and it bounced right back to Texas.. Amusing way to get back in the game after that 44 yard TD

01-07-2010, 11:10 PM	#386
Emperor Smeat Former TPWW Royalty Posts: 66,657	That was an amazing onside kick by Texas. Almost never see the kicker try to deflect the kick from a defender (tough to do if defender is aware).

01-07-2010, 11:36 PM	#387
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Guess I was wrong about this game being lame

01-07-2010, 11:36 PM	#388
McLegend Temporary Posts: 15,591	Business has kind of picked up.

01-07-2010, 11:39 PM	#389
Droford Posts: 52,478	Alabama hasn't done anything in the 2nd half after it looked like they would run away with it. Pretty amazing game.

01-07-2010, 11:42 PM	#390
Emperor Smeat Former TPWW Royalty Posts: 66,657	Yeah Texas defense is what's keeping them in the game since Bama's been a bit too bland with all the predictable running. You can tell for a while Bama just wanted to run out the clock or use their dominate running backs to end the game faster.

01-07-2010, 11:48 PM	#391
Droford Posts: 52,478	I dont think Texas has enough time for a TD but they could get in FG range. It would be epic if this went OT. and just like that, Alabama's D shows back up and seals the deal.

01-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#392
McLegend Temporary Posts: 15,591	C'mon hold them to a field goal.

01-08-2010, 12:03 AM	#393
Droford Posts: 52,478	Saban looked pissed off after the Gatorade bath...

01-08-2010, 12:17 AM	#394
DAMN iNATOR RIP SABU Posts: 35,541	Well, another great season comes to an end, and it couldn't be a more fitting one for 'Bama, and their legendary coach, Nick Saban, who on this night became the only man to coach 2 separate teams (who was the other? LSU?) to National Championships in Division I college football. My hat is off to you, Mr. Saban. Kudos on a great year!