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  • coolstanley
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    @perkdog said:

    @Maywood said:
    Cignetti and Indiana are maybe the best “feel good” story to come out of NCAA football in a long time. As the Head Coach he gets much of the credit and he deserves it. But I think that’s where the “Google me” begins and ends. Winning at IUP, Elon Phoenix and James Madison shouldn’t inspire anyone.

    This season is where the test begins and if I’m wrong please remind me in January. Cignetti and the Hoosiers sort of snuck up on everyone. This year teams will see them coming.

    As a Big Ten fan I think it’s quite interesting. That Conference sort of snuck up on the SEC. Only 2-3 years ago all you heard was “The Big 10 is Ohio State and Michigan and a bunch of cupcakes.” Now it’s Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State.

    How did that happen??

    Did he not put James Madison on the map though?

    James Madison AND Indiana LOL.

    Before Cignetti, Indiana was the worst college football team in history.

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  • Basebal21
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    Well GT got screwed. Their own fault getting the last FG blocked but they had a fumble recovery TD called back from a insanely quick whistle. Guy wasnt even down or stopped

    Fire AJ Preller

  • coolstanley
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    @Basebal21 said:
    Well GT got screwed. Their own fault getting the last FG blocked but they had a fumble recovery TD called back from a insanely quick whistle. Guy wasnt even down or stopped

    Sooners play tomorrow. Who do you think wins the Oklahoma vs Michigan game in week 2?

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  • Basebal21
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    @coolstanley said:

    @Basebal21 said:
    Well GT got screwed. Their own fault getting the last FG blocked but they had a fumble recovery TD called back from a insanely quick whistle. Guy wasnt even down or stopped

    Sooners play tomorrow. Who do you think wins the Oklahoma vs Michigan game in week 2?

    Oklahoma. Any injuries could change that but right now them. Michigan does have a better coach now and I think they could be a problem next year but Underwood hasnt s shown anything yet and this his first chance this year to do so. If he can show something this year other than WR they have the pieces.

    8-4 is probably about as low as they could go with that schedule

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  • coolstanley
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    @Basebal21 said:

    @coolstanley said:

    @Basebal21 said:
    Well GT got screwed. Their own fault getting the last FG blocked but they had a fumble recovery TD called back from a insanely quick whistle. Guy wasnt even down or stopped

    Sooners play tomorrow. Who do you think wins the Oklahoma vs Michigan game in week 2?

    Oklahoma. Any injuries could change that but right now them. Michigan does have a better coach now and I think they could be a problem next year but Underwood hasnt s shown anything yet and this his first chance this year to do so. If he can show something this year other than WR they have the pieces.

    8-4 is probably about as low as they could go with that schedule

    I'm kinda leaning toward the Sooners as well. Michigan has the home field advantage. I think its going to come down to how well Michigan's defense can contain Mateer. If Mateer has a bad day, I think the Sooners will lose.

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  • Basebal21
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    @coolstanley said:

    @Basebal21 said:

    @coolstanley said:

    @Basebal21 said:
    Well GT got screwed. Their own fault getting the last FG blocked but they had a fumble recovery TD called back from a insanely quick whistle. Guy wasnt even down or stopped

    Sooners play tomorrow. Who do you think wins the Oklahoma vs Michigan game in week 2?

    Oklahoma. Any injuries could change that but right now them. Michigan does have a better coach now and I think they could be a problem next year but Underwood hasnt s shown anything yet and this his first chance this year to do so. If he can show something this year other than WR they have the pieces.

    8-4 is probably about as low as they could go with that schedule

    I'm kinda leaning toward the Sooners as well. Michigan has the home field advantage. I think its going to come down to how well Michigan's defense can contain Mateer. If Mateer has a bad day, I think the Sooners will lose.

    As long as he isnt throwing pick 6s their defense is very good and could win them the game, When hes bad hes bad but unlike Underwood he can run a little bit. Covering the spread is a different story, but Underwood needs to show something before I have faith in him.

    Fire AJ Preller

  • Bullsitter
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    Pulling for Clemson tonight.

    Hopefully OSU stops their losing streak.

  • Maywood
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    At long last the season has arrived.

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  • perkdog
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    Anyone got any upset predictions for today?

  • Maywood
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    Jeremiah Smith!! 😮

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  • Maywood
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    Jackson and Jackson!! :D

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  • Maywood
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    Legend Bey!!! B)

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  • coolstanley
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    @Maywood said:
    Jeremiah Smith!! 😮

    Great half for Smith. Sat out the 2nd half.

    Upset alert: Halftime

    Unranked Boise State - 17 #2 Oregon - 14

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  • coolstanley
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  • Canes8387899101
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    :)

  • Maywood
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    I thought today was a good "pre-season tune-up" for Ohio State, they played well but it's early in the season and they clearly need to work on certain areas, primarily the O-line and run blocking. The D-line/linebackers of Ball State were clearly the strength(s) of the team and it showed with the Buckeyes struggling early on to make and sizeable gains. Plenty of pleasant surprises with several true Freshman contributing and showing they might be a big part of the team.

    Texas will be a test for sure but it's hard to tell just how much Ohio State showed. I'm sure the Longhorns will see some looks next week that they're unfamiliar with.

    Go Bucks!!!

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  • Maywood
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    @coolstanley, that's one-half of football!!! :)

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  • perkdog
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    Oregon looks like they are going to survive Boise State

    Dante Moore throwing a phenomenal game!

  • perkdog
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    NASTY

  • Maywood
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    Both players are almost un-cover-able.

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  • Maywood
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    Oregon looks like they are going to survive Boise State

    Oregon had to come from behind and leave their starters in for the entire game to beat what AI says is the 301'st Nationally ranked team which doesn't cast a good light on Dan Lanning and company. To make matters worse, it was a home game for the Ducks.

    No matter, I still think Oregon has maybe the best uniforms in College football. ;)

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  • perkdog
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    @Maywood said:
    Oregon looks like they are going to survive Boise State

    Oregon had to come from behind and leave their starters in for the entire game to beat what AI says is the 301'st Nationally ranked team which doesn't cast a good light on Dan Lanning and company. To make matters worse, it was a home game for the Ducks.

    No matter, I still think Oregon has maybe the best uniforms in College football. ;)

    They have the best uniforms when they wear what the wore today, when they go highlighter color and metallic color I'm not liking them

    I think Boise State might have been underrated but Oregon didn't look great on D so that is not a great look

  • perkdog
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    I'm already looking forward to Texas vs Ohio State!!!

  • Maywood
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    :)

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  • Basebal21
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    @perkdog said:

    NASTY

    Difference was one played a conference opponent on the west coast and one played a team that was a 50 point underdog at home of course Smith was going to have a big game But yes both are in the conversation for the best.,

    LSU Clemson getting delayed by at least 90 minutes is brutal. Only game worth watching today

    Fire AJ Preller

  • Steven59
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    Michigan - Western Michigan game is pretty entertaining so far............

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  • Steven59
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    @Basebal21 said:

    LSU Clemson getting delayed by at least 90 minutes is brutal. Only game worth watching today

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    Watching the Michigan - Western Michigan game right now - so far pretty good - should be 7-6 but WM coach got greedy!

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  • coolstanley
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    @Basebal21 said:

    @perkdog said:

    NASTY

    Difference was one played a conference opponent on the west coast and one played a team that was a 50 point underdog at home of course Smith was going to have a big game.

    You forgot to mention Smith had 157 yards against the Hurricanes last December in double coverage ;)

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  • coolstanley
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    Michigan struggling against Western Michigan :D

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  • Basebal21
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    @coolstanley said:

    @Basebal21 said:

    @perkdog said:

    NASTY

    Difference was one played a conference opponent on the west coast and one played a team that was a 50 point underdog at home of course Smith was going to have a big game.

    You forgot to mention Smith had 157 yards against the Hurricanes last December in double coverage ;)

    Come on dude I know you know better than that. Hes elite for sure and a first rounder if he doesnt get hurt or do something stuipd but this game today really?

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  • Basebal21
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    @Steven59 said:

    @Basebal21 said:

    LSU Clemson getting delayed by at least 90 minutes is brutal. Only game worth watching today

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    Watching the Michigan - Western Michigan game right now - so far pretty good - should be 7-6 but WM coach got greedy!

    Michigans season is basically over ii they lose that game

    Fire AJ Preller

  • Steven59
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    @Basebal21 said:

    @Steven59 said:

    @Basebal21 said:

    LSU Clemson getting delayed by at least 90 minutes is brutal. Only game worth watching today

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    Watching the Michigan - Western Michigan game right now - so far pretty good - should be 7-6 but WM coach got greedy!

    Michigans season is basically over ii they lose that game

    I thought you weren't watching??????????? ""LSU Clemson getting delayed by at least 90 minutes is brutal. Only game worth watching today""

    Fire AJ Preller

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  • coolstanley
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    Michigan a 4 td favorite WOW

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  • Steven59
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    Damn, the pressure on WM kicker...............

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  • Steven59
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    Nailed it - 35 seconds left...............Glad there were no games to watch tonight!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • galaxy27
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    Michigan

    :D:D:D:D:D

  • Steven59
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    Oh Jesus - the Refs give Michigan one more chance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Steven59
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    No way - No way - bull crap..........................

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  • MsMorrisine
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    this michigan result will be one of the top controversial calls ever

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  • MsMorrisine
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    how do i regain respect for those refs?

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  • Basebal21
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    @Steven59 said:

    @Basebal21 said:

    @Steven59 said:

    @Basebal21 said:

    LSU Clemson getting delayed by at least 90 minutes is brutal. Only game worth watching today

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    Watching the Michigan - Western Michigan game right now - so far pretty good - should be 7-6 but WM coach got greedy!

    Michigans season is basically over ii they lose that game

    I thought you weren't watching??????????? ""LSU Clemson getting delayed by at least 90 minutes is brutal. Only game worth watching today""

    Fire AJ Preller

    Its Western Michigan. Michigan should have won that game by 30. Their 5 hardest games are left and yes I am watching the LSU Clemson game over that. I know what happened though and every player at every position on Michigan is better than what they just played and won by 1. Everyone else blew out the teams they were paying to take a loss. Michigan paid them 1.5 mil and played at home

    Edit adding that absolute BS 1 second that got put back on the clock when the game was over

    Fire AJ Preller

  • coolstanley
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    Unbelievable Michigan pulled out that game. Feel bad for the Western Michigan players.

    Its games like this is why CF is my favorite sport.

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  • Basebal21
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    @coolstanley said:
    Unbelievable Michigan pulled out that game. Feel bad for the Western Michigan players.

    Its games like this is why CF is my favorite sport.

    Unbelievable they got a second that didnt exist. Western Michigan should have still defended the play better but game was over on the first miss. Im not sure theyre beating PSU anymore after that

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  • Tabe
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    I sure hope the Hawkeye camera angle shows a definitive one second on the clock for Michigan because there's no excusing that call otherwise. Michigan, especially Bryce Underwood, looked awful. I expected road bumps but...yikes. I expected Whittingham to have them more ready. And, yeah, WMU is a quality MAC school but c'mon.

  • coolstanley
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    @Tabe said:
    And, yeah, WMU is a quality MAC school but c'mon.

    Yes they are, as they were picked to win the MAC this year. They would probably beat Stanford.

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  • Basebal21
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    So now a top B!G team is equal to a top MAC team? They also wouldnt beat Stanford

    Fire AJ Preller

  • perkdog
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    So apparently all that outside noise didn't affect LSU and their play

    Utterly destroying Clemson

  • perkdog
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    @Basebal21 said:
    So now a top B!G team is equal to a top MAC team? They also wouldnt beat Stanford

    Michigan is in big trouble with Underwood at QB

  • Maywood
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    C’mon guys, it’s Michigan. Harbaugh did his best to damage one of the NCAA’s most storied programs, his effort is finally coming to fruition. It all started when he used his Alma Mater as a springboard to an NFL HC job.

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  • Maywood
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    Another thing to remember about that supposed "phantom 1 second" is that although the NFL will state that the Stadium Clock is the official game time the Side Judge or one of on field officials is tasked with keeping the official time. Logically, in an instance like what happened last night he will have the last word. In this case, his time apparently showed some fraction of time remaining, at odds with the field clocks which is precisely why it's done that way.

    I understand we are in a Politically inspired age of Conspiracy Theories and Theorists, but like most they are all just garbage.

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