2010-2011 College Football Gameday--The Bowl Games

[chefcraig]

Best line of the day, from Tony Reali on Around the Horn: "What happens if there is an interception? Does the guy run to the 50 yard line, then turn around an run the other way?"

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Best line of the day, from Tony Reali on Around the Horn: "What happens if there is an interception? Does the guy run to the 50 yard line, then turn around an run the other way?"

awesome

[POJO_Risin]

Get a load of this

One end zone for offense at Wrigley

Only one end zone will be used for offense Saturday at Wrigley Field for the Illinois-Northwestern game because of safety concerns, the Big Ten announced Friday.

The east end zone is just feet away from the right-field wall, and although there is padding, there still were concerns that players could be injured there.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald had said this week that he would have different game plans for each end zone to avoid the possibility of injury.

When a team is on offense Saturday, it will be positioned to head to the west end zone.

"Though it's not ideal, it's the right thing," Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips said on "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000. "We've been planning for this for a while, there were no surprises. The field came out the way we thought, it ended up maybe being a little closer with some of the padding.

"As we looked at it -- the visual aspect of it -- this week, we just felt there was a low probability that something would happen. But had we taken every step that we could to ensure that the safety was maximized, and that we did everything we possibly could under our purview to make it as safe as possible? And the more we thought about it, the more we talked about it, we looked at it, we just felt like this was something we needed to do. And it was complete uniformity between the Big Ten conference, and Northwestern and Illinois. At the heart of it was to make sure we had done everything we could to make it safe."

In a statement issued by the Big Ten, the following changes will be made:

• All offensive plays will head toward the west end zone, including all extra points and all overtime possessions.

• All kickoffs will be kicked toward the east end zone.

• After every change of possession, the ball will be repositioned for the offense to head toward the west end zone.

• As a result of a coin toss held by the conference office Friday morning, Illinois will occupy the west team bench in the first half and Northwestern will occupy the west team bench in the second half and for all overtime periods.

"The health and safety of our student-athletes is of the utmost importance," Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said in the statement. "Both Illinois and Northwestern did significant due diligence over the past 18 months, but after seeing the actual layout of the field, all parties felt that it was appropriate to adjust the rules to further enhance the safety of our student-athletes. Wrigley Field is one of the most historic venues in the country, and playing the Illinois-Northwestern game at this facility will provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for student-athletes, coaches and fans."

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nc...ory?id=5824661

That is about a load of shit, why schedule a game where it can't be played properly? Makes no sense to me.

In all seriousness...this is the stupidest fucking thing in the history of football...fucking idiocy that this wasn't thought out way ahead of time...

and who gets screwed in the end?

People spending the fucking money...

[chefcraig]

In all seriousness...this is the stupidest fucking thing in the history of football...fucking idiocy that this wasn't thought out way ahead of time...

and who gets screwed in the end?

People spending the fucking money...

I agree. Imagine buying tickets for the end zone, only to discover the only time you would see any action was on a kick off as the players move away from you on every set of downs? I mean really, just look at this fuckin' shit...

OK, the way the field was configured when the Bears used it in the old days, one end zone was up against the dugout. But if anyone had noticed this today, why wasn't the game moved to Soldier Field?

[PETE'S BROTHER]

10-0 badgers!

[chefcraig]

10-0 badgers!

Jesus, I clicked that on a few minutes ago, and it isn't even a game at this point. 24-0 in the 3rd.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

24-7 now, but we're good i think

[PETE'S BROTHER]

fuck, 31-21

[PETE'S BROTHER]

breathin' room....41-21

[chefcraig]

breathin' room....41-21

WTF? I was out doing some crap in the yard, and apparently I missed a few things.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

28 point 3rd quarter

[PETE'S BROTHER]

48-28 now, under 3 min, thank god

[PETE'S BROTHER]

go purdue!!

[PETE'S BROTHER]

game, set, match. chef could you condense my updates to one post so as to keep twona content :tongue0011:

[chefcraig]

Nah, I don't mod the sports forum anymore. In any event, it's no biggie...after all, you should see the post count in the Fantasy thread on Sundays while people are watching football.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

i'm just bein' grouchy, all is good!!!

[chefcraig]

i'm just bein' grouchy, all is good!!!

OK. I'm getting ready for Illinois/Northwestern. That should be interesting to watch.

[chefcraig]

Man, this looks even dumber than I thought it would. The officials have to keep running up and down in order to flip the field during a turnover. And if a call is overturned in replay, they have to do it all over again.

[damngoodtimes]

well, those poor fucks in the end zone got one score... a pick 6..

no, they didn't turn around at the 50. but they did go to the other end to kick the extra point....

[damngoodtimes]

Nebraska goes down, 9-6. one less one-loss team.

LSU had to pull another rabbit out of a hat to beat a BAD Ole Miss team. I don't see how they can continue to be ranked all the way up at #5.

Wisconsin should be #5, followed by Stanford and tOSU (either order), then mix in LSU, MSU and Oklahoma St (actually, Wisconsin should be #3 and we should put these mid-majors back at 11 or 12 where they always used to go when they beat all the seminary schools and cosmetology colleges on their schedules)

[POJO_Risin]

You know what...fuck 'em over again...stick 'em in a fucking bowl game together...

fuckin' put them in the Bluebonnet bowl...bring that fucker back...

and fuck Les Miles...with the talent that guy gets...LSU should be undefeated and blowing out teams weekly...

[POJO_Risin]

The good news...

Rich Rodriguez wins enough to not get fired...

and his recruiting class...rumor has it...blows ass...

Dale...is that true? I heard that a coupla days ago...

[TFM_Dale]

The good news...

Rich Rodriguez wins enough to not get fired...

and his recruiting class...rumor has it...blows ass...

Dale...is that true? I heard that a coupla days ago...

I still wouldn't be surprised to see R-Rod fired, the current state of our defense is unacceptable and now that the team is pretty much all his it is the worst it has ever been. I've said it all year long, I love a flashy offense but when your D is this bad changes have to be made. That said the recruiting class isn't looking great and needs far more play makers on defense. It is sad really that Michigan's defense has gotten this bad, I can't even imagine any of these assholes playing in the NFL and when was the last time Michigan hasn't had NFL talent on D? Love them or hate them they usually pump out NFL prospects.

[hideyoursheep]

...And Paterno will return for his 2011th season.

tOSU President slams Boise State!

"....having been both a Southeastern Conference president and a Big Ten president, that it's like murderer's row every week for these schools. We do not play the Little Sisters of the Poor. We play very fine schools on any given day.

"So I think until a university runs through that gantlet that there's some reason to believe that they not be the best teams to [be] in the big ballgame."

Since the Buckeyes are out of Rose Bowl contention for the moment, I only hope that we can get matched up with Boise St. in a bowl and run up in 'em....HARD.

[chefcraig]

How the mighty have fallen...Florida State is currently walking all over the Gators, as the wheels have definitely come off Urban Meyer's wagon.

[POJO_Risin]

...And Paterno will return for his 2011th season.

tOSU President slams Boise State!

"....having been both a Southeastern Conference president and a Big Ten president, that it's like murderer's row every week for these schools. We do not play the Little Sisters of the Poor. We play very fine schools on any given day.

"So I think until a university runs through that gantlet that there's some reason to believe that they not be the best teams to [be] in the big ballgame."

Since the Buckeyes are out of Rose Bowl contention for the moment, I only hope that we can get matched up with Boise St. in a bowl and run up in 'em....HARD.

You know...the way things are going with LSU...it could play out that way, of course...not Boise...but TCU. And I do think TCU is the real deal this year...moreso than Boise...

[Little Texan]

Anyone catch the Boise St.-Nevada game last night? What a game that one was! I started watching it in the third quarter when the score was 24-7 Boise, and watched as Nevada slowly crawled their way back into the game and eventually tied the score. Then, on the next Boise possession, their QB throws a desperation heave downfield that is caught around the 8 yard line. Well, I'm thinking that's the game as it's just a chipshot field goal from there, but the kicker chokes and kicks it wide right! Game goes to OT, Nevada wins the toss and opts to go on defense first. Boise can't move the ball against Nevada's D and ends up having to go for the field goal. The kicker winds up choking again, pushing it wide left this time! Nevada gets the ball, runs a few plays, kicks the game winning field goal, and exposes Boise for the vastly overrated, cupcake playing frauds they've been all season! I was rooting hard for Nevada to win so that TCU wouldn't get leapfrogged by Boise in the BCS standings and would still have a shot at the National Championship were Oregon or Auburn to fuck up next week.

[Little Texan]

TCU is going to end up being left out in the cold again after another perfect season. Div I college football desperately needs a playoff system to replace this retarded B_S system that is currently in place. That is the only way that a true national champion will ever be determined. I'm hoping that TCU can crash the B_S party next weekend by either Auburn or Oregon losing.

[Von Halen]

I watched it. They really need to remove kickers from the game. How many times has a kicker stood on the sideline a whole game with his thumb in his ass, while his teammates give their blood sweat and tears on the field, only to have that fucker come in the game and promptly lose it for them? I hate kickers.

[Von Halen]

Who does Auburn play next week? I still say Saban threw that game for the sake of getting an SEC team in the National Championship game.

[Little Texan]

Who does Auburn play next week? I still say Saban threw that game for the sake of getting an SEC team in the National Championship game.

I believe they play South Carolina in the SEC championship game. South Carolina played them pretty tough earlier in the season, and Auburn only beat them by a touchdown after SC led going into the fourth quarter.

[Von Halen]

I think Wisconsin could beat anyone in the Country right now.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

this was maybe wrong in the ohio state thread, but hey, we're co-/tri-co?champs

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[Little Texan]

TCU should have been in the Big 12 instead of Baylor, but back when the conference was formed, TCU had a shitty football program and Baylor had always been a respectable program in the Southwest Conference. Now it is just the opposite...Baylor has been the conference doormat for most of its Big 12 tenure and TCU has emerged as a perennial football powerhouse in that same time period.

[Von Halen]

What a fucking joke the NCAA and the BCS are.

The Big 11 = Three way tie at the top.

The Big 12 = Three way tie at the top.

There needs to be a fucking PLAYOFF!

Wisconsin is probably the best team in the Country right now. RIGHT NOW! What about after a fucking MONTH off from playing games? Will they still be the best team? Will they be able to maintain their momentum through a MONTH of fucking practices? The piece of shit old boys network NCAA should be blown away right now. There is no reason they can't start a playoff in December, and culminate it all with the Bowl games. There is NO FUCKING REASON this cannot be done!

I am not pitching this bitch because I am some big ass Cheesehead fan. I just happen to think they are the best team right now, and should have the chance to prove it.

Fucking Auburn. Fuck Auburn. The most overrated team in the Country. By far. Fucking tan boy Saban threw that game for the sake of the SEC. I don't believe for a minute, that didn't happen.

Wisconsin should boycott whatever Bowl they are invited to, and then invite the winner of the fraud National Championship game to their own Bowl game. They can call it the "Fuck You Bowl". In fact, several top teams should boycott the Bowls. Set up their own Bowl game, and keep all the money for their programs.

[POJO_Risin]

Here are the predictions from two fucks at ESPN...

BCS National Championship Game
(BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2) Oregon vs. Auburn Oregon vs. Auburn
Allstate Sugar
(BCS vs. BCS) Arkansas vs. Ohio State Arkansas vs. Ohio State
Discover Orange
(BCS vs. BCS) Virginia Tech vs. West Virginia Virginia Tech vs. Stanford
Fiesta
(BCS vs. BCS) Oklahoma vs. Stanford Oklahoma vs. Connecticut
Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO
(BCS vs. BCS) Wisconsin vs. TCU Wisconsin vs. TCU

[POJO_Risin]

Ohio State against fucking Bobby Petrino...He's a fucking cunt...and so is his team...

and his QB?

[POJO_Risin]

Okay...

Michigan isn't going to do anything with regards to their coach until after the bowl game. It's idiotic, but, that's what they are going to do.

To make matters more interesting? Thursday Night is their football banquet.

They are honoring their 1985 Michigan Wolverines...

Who was their QB?

Jim Harbaugh...

Who will be in attendance?

Jim Harbaugh...

hehehehehe...

You can't make this shit up...

[POJO_Risin]

Perhaps Michigan is trying to avoid the scenario in which they fire DickRod early, then rampant speculation forces Harbaugh to stay put at Stanford, with a BCS bowl coming up. He's not Brian Kelly...he'd come out and say, "I'm staying."

[chefcraig]

Perhaps Michigan is trying to avoid the scenario in which they fire DickRod early, then rampant speculation forces Harbaugh to stay put at Stanford, with a BCS bowl coming up. He's not Brian Kelly...he'd come out and say, "I'm staying."

I don't really know how these rumors start and get into the drinking water, but over the weekend I heard at least three broadcasters mention Harbaugh for the 49ers job. And don't forget, UM fired Shannon Saturday. This brings up some interesting stuff, considering that Denver is more than likely looking for a coach as well. As things go forward, you have to imagine the usual suspects (Cowher, Gruden) will get added to the list with so many openings and so few genuine prospects, other than a handful of offensive coordinators.