Championship Saturday Open Thread
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 10:05 AM PST
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PrintWhile we eagerly await tomorrow's 49ers-Seahawks battle, today is a huge day for college football. I know we've got a lot of college football fans here, as well as plenty of folks interested simply for the NFL draft possibilities. The games have already begun, but clearly the big one is Florida-Alabama at 1pm. Matt Barrows got some information from NFL Draft Scout's Rob Rang with a look at some of the key players in that game.
Championship games
Big East championship game: Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh
Conference USA championship game: Houston vs. East Carolina
SEC championship game: Florida vs. Alabama
Big 12 championship game: Texas vs. Nebraska
ACC championship game: Georgia Tech vs. Clemson
Other games
New Mexico St. vs. Boise State
West Virginia vs. Rutgers
Arizona vs. Southern California
California vs. Washington
Personally, I'm rooting for Nebraska to upset Texas. If that happens, TCU would likely sneak into the national title game. There are no guarantees, but it's certainly possible. A little Mountain West love in the title game would be a wonderful thing. So feel free to discuss any of the games today. A few have started, but there is a lot of big-time college football left to be played today.
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fun game
cincy and pitt is turning out to be a pretty fun game to watch. cincy’s comin back.
agree
Cincy just tied it up 38-38 with a 2 pt conversion
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
how good is that kid rb from pitt? never really heard of him before today. I watched pitt play ND and don’t recall him.
by srill waiting on Dec 5, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
not sure
He’s definitely a work horse for them (47 carries today).
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
The Cinci/Pitt game has turned into a great game
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
seriously
39 seconds left, 1st and 10 on Cincy 28, down 6.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
we'll see
30 seconds isn’t much, but college football does have the benefit of the play clock stopping after first downs.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
lewis is probably too tired to do it so it’ll have to be the q.b.
by srill waiting on Dec 5, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Pitt muffed an extra point---cost them the game
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
this was a great game
feel bad for pitt. they had this thing if the game was only 2 qtrs
HOOK EM HORNS, BABY! Time for Texas to take its rightful place in the National Title game today!
Other than that, the Cincy game was amazing in the second half. I could care less about Florida/Alabama…I think both are overrated. It’s really too bad that Florida or Alabama didn’t lose sooner, so TCU could sneak in and play Texas for the National Title. That couldda been fun.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
sorry...
but as a Mountain West fan (UNLV), I’m pulling for the Huskers so TCU can get in the title game.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
I really, really, REALLY hope we get 3 non-BCS undefeateds.
Cincy took care of their part.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
BCS
Actually, Cincinnati is in the Big East. Big East is still a BCS conference.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Stoops is staying at Oklahoma
thats good news to me…haha. Sorry Notre Dame.
Btw, great game in Cinci and Pitt. Pike is the real deal.
Go Huskers!!
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If Texas can't blow out Nebraska, they'll have a tough time beating Ala/Fla
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
If Suh can get pressure on McCoy
it will cause him to struggle alot. If he can do that, McCoy is good for a couple INT’s. They have to stick to Shipley close all game also or he will do some damage
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weiss
now that he;s gone for sure i think the niners should be aggressive in getting him as OC
Why?
He was the OC with the Patriots when they went to like 4 Superbowls? He’s got the creds
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Their defense was the best part of those teams
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They were averaging close to 30 points a game
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another OC?
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It just depends
Eventually it’s going to happen…Raye isn’t exactly a spring chicken. So someone will take over those duties soon. I would not be against it if Weis was signed and stuck around for a bit.
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i think johnson will be next
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so ur in favor of raye stayin on? whuke i agree that another oc is wild. the thought of raye having weapons like crab and vd would be in better hands with someone like weiss who doesn’t mind opening it up and going downfield more often.
by srill waiting on Dec 5, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
opening it up
I think Raye has shown an ability to adapt as the season has worn in. It’s not like he’s stuck to runs up the middle the entire season. Maybe he was slow to change, but he’s clearly changed the offensive philosophy over the course of the season.
As far as the future, I’d hope QB coach Mike Johnson would be the guy they’re grooming to succeed Raye. Nothing to base that on other than if Alex Smith or Nate Davis was going to be the long term answer, Johnson will have spent some time with them and developed a relationship and a chemistry.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
and stay in the same system which is key
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I agree with the continuity thing
and am not opposed to Mike Johnson getting promoted either… I am just pointing out that if Weis were to come in next year, I would not be opposed to that either. He has had success at that specific coaching position. If it was for the long haul, I don’t think it’d be a bad thing for the offense. Plus Mike Johnson would still be there as the same QB coach…so no changes there
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he'll want to be a HC although he wouldnt be a good one
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I'm not so sure
Alot of what I have been hearing is that after all that stuff in South Bend, he wants a less stressful job in the box. He does better there anyway and he just fits better as an OC. I think he knows that now. There are alot of HC jobs going to open up. But with talks about alot of other former better HC’s coming in (Cower and Shanahan of the two biggest names), and the ones getting fired looking for other jobs, he may be hard pressed to find a HC job in the NFL.
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only if
i don’t know if johnson is a singletary guy or not. if there’s too much pressure on sing to produce i have to think that he’ll go with a familiar/big name to save the org.
by srill waiting on Dec 5, 2009 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
He helped develop Tom Brady and was partially responsible for his success
Brady didn’t do it all by himself. Why do you think Manning was crying for his coaches to return to the staff?
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He developed Brady?
I thought the QB coach did, anyways, clausen isn’t the best college QB so is Weis even good?
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Helped develop
The OC is partially responsible for how a QB does. Should know weaknesses, strengths, and all of the intangibles. Usuallt the QB coaches and OC’s have a close knit relationship
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
He was the HC at Notre Dame not the OC
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Yeah but why wouldn't he be the one grooming the Qb if he is good at it.
If you were a head coach and actrually groomed one of the best QB’s in the NFL, why would you let anyone on your staff be the main guy to work with your QB in your offense. He had to be, that’s why the defense sucked.
"CHILD PLEASE"......................-E. Ochocinco
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Depending on where he goes
Clausen will do just fine. You can have your own opinion of Charlie Weis and I can have mine. Because he wasn’t the best motivator does not equal he would not be a good play caller or designer. Personally, I’d take Weis over Raye any day of the week. Raye has done nothing in the 30 years he’s coached, and continues to do so. Even if Johnson steps in, there’s a chance he may not be any better than Raye. With Weis, it’s an instant upgrade over Raye. That is logic.
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Florida/ Alabama will be a great game I assume
Hope Tebow chokes… It will be fun to watch Cody and McClain smash Tebow. We should all be keeping an eye on Bruce Campbell on the Oline for Alabama as he could very well end up a Niner
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What pos?
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Offensive Tackle
but I mixed up Alabama with Maryland for some reason
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Alabama came to play
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
hey guys
nice win last week
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
Tebow is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO overrated
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It's gonna be fantastic watching him fail in the NFL.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Suck it tebow
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Suck it tebow
"CHILD PLEASE"......................-E. Ochocinco
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Anybody see that guy lose to that girl throwing footballs for a scholarship?
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I wouldn't go back on campus after that
think he’ll transfer?
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
he will never be able to show his face anywhere. ha
by srill waiting on Dec 5, 2009 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
Came out with the Gator chomp!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Another Alabama TD
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
Nice
Cody’s looking like a monster on defense too
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Hope Tebow throws a pick 6 to Arenas
He’s gonna have pass a little more now too
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
i love it. Tebow is bad at passing.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I'm hoping the Raiders pick him.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
emmitt
anyone else see the resemblance tween ingram and emmitt
McLeroy is looking like a stud out there
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Is Spikes even in there?
I don’t see him out there
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
seriously
Mel Kiper is already getting ready to slobber over him this offseason.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions
draft
Honestly I don’t know. I don’t even know if McElroy is intending to go pro given that this is his first year starting. I tend to just enjoy college football during the season without pondering the draft prospects much. I’m sure Jimmy Clausen will get a lot of hype if he definitely goes pro (not sure if he declared yet). It’s hard to project when you’re still waiting on underclassmen to declare.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
Cody looked like the fridge out there
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
3 scores
I don’t think Florida can catch up
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
I think his arm was coming forward
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
I don't know about that
Certainly a bad throw by Tebow, but Alabama is a really good team.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
I just think...
the term choke is overused sometimes, that’s all. Tebow isn’t that good a QB so I’m not surprised he made a bad pass.
by David Fucillo on Dec 5, 2009 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
The magnitude of scoring a TD there...
was pretty huge. The Gator defense lost this game for them, but that was a real bad mistake from Tebow. That’s a mental WTF?
Well, we're waiting....
Yeah they are
It was a horrible pass in to coverage though… he should have just done what he’s best at and took off and ran
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Oh well
Go Huskers!! in 45 min’s.
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
FLORIDA GETS KILLED, USC LOSES
the only way this day can get any better is if cal wins
by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 5, 2009 4:15 PM PST reply actions
ACC CHAmpionship also
Spin ’em Spiller
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Also a good look at Dwyer too
for Ga Tech
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Dwyer can't be the best back in college
Spiller is a beast playing on turf toe
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Who said Dwyer was the best back?
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
LOL..
Read this on another board:
Hopefully someone catches some of Tebow’s tears on the sideline. Lots of diseases out there that need to be cured.
Well, we're waiting....
Colt McCoy sucks too
"CHILD PLEASE"......................-E. Ochocinco
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Nolan, that (site decroum) is gonna beat us to Berry!!
How about that 'boy named Suh'?
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
What a monster
"CHILD PLEASE"......................-E. Ochocinco
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Nolan, that (site decroum) is gonna beat us to Berry!!
I hope he is drafted in the AFC
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best defensive player I have seen in years
I hope he slips to the Chiefs pick, but not likely
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Agreed
He will be drafted in the top 5.
Yes, I'm sure Jerry Rice never dropped a single pass in his entire football career.
He may very well be the very 1st pick overall
possibly
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Clemson game is unbeleivable
what a great game.
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
TCU GOT ROBBED!
Only cause a it was a big name BCS team did that clock not tick off… “Please put 0.5 seconds on the clock so Texas has a chance to save us from BCS chaos”
Gimme 1 round!
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