College Football thread

[moonslav59]

didn't know we rooted for the same squad. The Irish always have talent, but the game in Athens doesn't look promising IMO

 

I'm a domer.

 

I graduated in '81. My freshman year was the 1977 Championship season led by 3rd string QB, Joe Montana, over Earl Campbell and the Longhorns.

[jacksonianmarch]

My uncle went there. My old man's school didn't have football and my school cut football, so no need to like them. I always grew up rooting for the Irish

[moonslav59]

My uncle went there. My old man's school didn't have football and my school cut football, so no need to like them. I always grew up rooting for the Irish

 

My old man went there, and I grew up rooting for the Irish during the Ara Paresghian era.

 

We had some great B-Ball players my 4 years there, but Digger Phelps was an idiot.

 

The class of '81 had Orlando Wooldrige, Kelly Tripucka and Tracy Jackson- all made the NBA.

Others on those teams that made the NBA:

 

Bill Laimbeer

John Paxson

Bill Hanzlik

Bruce Flowers

Dave Batton

Toby Knight

Duck Williams

 

This was just after Adrian Dantley's time at ND.

 

I remember Austin Carr's team ending UCLA's winning streak.

Edited September 2, 2019 by moonslav59

[dgalehouse]

My old man went there, and I grew up rooting for the Irish during the Ara Paresghian era.

 

We had some great B-Ball players my 4 years there, but Digger Phelps was an idiot.

 

The class of '81 had Orlando Wooldrige, Kelly Tripucka and Tracy Jackson- all made the NBA.

Others on those teams that made the NBA:

 

Bill Laimbeer

John Paxson

Bill Hanzlik

Bruce Flowers

Dave Batton

Toby Knight

Duck Williams

 

This was just after Adrian Dantley's time at ND.

 

I remember Austin Carr's team ending UCLA's winning streak.

 

I didn't go to Notre Dame , but have always been a big fan of the Fightin' Irish . Notre Dame ended UCLA 's remarkable 88 game winning streak in 1974 . The team consisted of Adrian Dantley , John Shumate , Gary Brokaw , Billy Paterno , Dwight Clay and others . Clay hit the winning shot that sunk Bill Walton and company . I believe Austin Carr was before that. He also was a part of some memorable games . As for this year's football team ; the game at Georgia in week three will be the acid test . Georgia is ranked number three in the country , and trying to go down there and win a game " between the hedges " is a daunting task indeed .

[moonslav59]

I didn't go to Notre Dame , but have always been a big fan of the Fightin' Irish . Notre Dame ended UCLA 's remarkable 88 game winning streak in 1974 . The team consisted of Adrian Dantley , John Shumate , Gary Brokaw , Billy Paterno , Dwight Clay and others . Clay hit the winning shot that sunk Bill Walton and company . I believe Austin Carr was before that. He also was a part of some memorable games . As for this year's football team ; the game at Georgia in week three will be the acid test . Georgia is ranked number three in the country , and trying to go down there and win a game " between the hedges " is a daunting task indeed .

 

Yes, the Austin Carr victory over UCLA ended just a 19 game winning streak. I mixed it up with the Dantley one.

 

Yes, the Georgia game will be very hard to win. We also have a lot of semi-tough games, this year and USC at home and away at Mich & Stan.

 

@ Louisville (Tonight)

New Mexico

@ Georgia #3

Virginia

Bowling Green

USC

@ Michigan #7

Va Tech

@ Duke

Navy

Boston College

@ Stanford #25

 

[dgalehouse]

Yes, the Austin Carr victory over UCLA ended just a 19 game winning streak. I mixed it up with the Dantley one.

 

Yes, the Georgia game will be very hard to win. We also have a lot of semi-tough games, this year and USC at home and away at Mich & Stan.

 

@ Louisville (Tonight)

New Mexico

@ Georgia #3

Virginia

Bowling Green

USC

@ Michigan #7

Va Tech

@ Duke

Navy

Boston College

@ Stanford #25

 

 

Right . The Carr and Dantley games were the only ones UCLA lost over that entire span . Well over 100 games . Go Irish. Beat Louisville.

[dgalehouse]

The Fightin' Irish enter the Lion's den down in Georgia tonight . In two relatively easy tune up games , they really have not shown anything that makes me think they have a chance against Georgia . Sorry to say that this will not end well tonight .

[Jasonbay44]

The Fightin' Irish enter the Lion's den down in Georgia tonight . In two relatively easy tune up games , they really have not shown anything that makes me think they have a chance against Georgia . Sorry to say that this will not end well tonight .

They could’ve easily won that game, and that no call on Claypool was bad. Should’ve been pass interference.

[moonslav59]

They could’ve easily won that game, and that no call on Claypool was bad. Should’ve been pass interference.

 

Lot's of crappy calls. Lots of dumb penalties by ND.

 

Bad play calling by ND.

 

We shoulda won.

[OH FOY]

Get your Popcorn ready, tomorrow's LSU-Alabama game is going to be special.

[moonslav59]

Get your Popcorn ready, tomorrow's LSU-Alabama game is going to be special.

 

I hope LSU wallops 'em, but I would not bet on it.

[OH FOY]

Hard to go against Saban.

[moonslav59]

Minnesota!!!!!!!!

[jacksonianmarch]

I feel horrible for Tua. This is a Bo Jackson injury and is potentially career threatening. Awful

[moonslav59]

This Alabama-Auburn game is a classic!

 

The rest of today was a bit of a drag.

[a700hitter]

This Alabama-Auburn game is a classic!

 

The rest of today was a bit of a drag.

wild game.

[moonslav59]

Glad to see Alabama out of the playoffs, for once!

[moonslav59]

Here's how I see the top 15 going into the final week:

 

1. Ohio St. 12-0

2. LSU 12-0

3. Clemson 12-0

4. Georgia 11-1

5. Oklahoma 11-1

6. Utah 11-1

7. Baylor 11-1

8. Alabama 10-2

9. Penn St. 10-2

10. Florida 10-2

11. Wisconsin 10-2

12. Auburn 9-3

13. Notre Dame 10-2

14. Oregon 10-2

15. Memphis 11-1

 

 

Next week:

Georgia vs LSU (If LSU wins, Oklahoma can squeeze in. LSU should be in, even if they lose.)

Ohio St. vs Wisconsin (OSU is in- win or lose.)

Virginia vs Clemson (Clemson might be squeezed out with a loss.)

Oklahoma vs Baylor (The winner of OKL v Baylor could make it if Clemson loses and will make it if DA loses.)

Utah vs Oregon (I can't see Utah making it, even if GA and OK lose.)

Memphis vs Cincy (No chance- just playing for a better bowl.)

Edited December 1, 2019 by moonslav59

[moonslav59]

Should be a fun playoff, this year.

[moonslav59]

Looks like Ohio State and LSU are in- win or lose, next week.

 

Clemson might be in, if they lose, but with a weaker schedule than Baylor & Oklahoma, it's hard to argue they stay home. Clemson could lose and still get tghe 4th slot, if Georgia loses to LSU.

 

Georgia losing really opens things up. The Baylor-Oklahoma winner would surely take their spot, but if Georgia and Clemson lose, does a winning Utah squeeze in over Clemson?

 

[OH FOY]

Even LSU is going to have a hell of a time beating OSU. That team is really talented.

Vegas has them at 39% to win it all, followed by LSU at 29%.

Edited December 1, 2019 by OH FOY!

[moonslav59]

Even LSU is going to have a hell of a time beating OSU. That team is really talented.

Vegas has them at 39% to win it all, followed by LSU at 29%.

 

It looks that way.I just really hate Ohio State.

 

I think LSU had a tougher schedule, but OSU deserves to be the fave.

 

LSU-Clemson could be a great one.

[moonslav59]

AP has Utah 5th. I'd put OK there.

 

Florida 7th is ahead of one-loss Baylor and Alabama (same losses as Fla.)

 

Not sure why Oregon is ahead of ND, but no big deal.

 

Coaches poll is the same.

[moonslav59]

The rankings are out.

 

1. Ohio St.

2. LSU

3. Clemson

4. Georgia

5. Utah (I had OK here.)

6. Oklahoma

7. Baylor

8. Wisconsin (I don't get this at all.)

9. Florida

10. Penn St.

11. Auburn

12. Alabama (I had them 9th)

13. Oregon

14. Michigan (Too high.)

15. Notre Dame

16. Iowa

17. Memphis

 

If Utah and Oklahoma win, and Georgia loses to LSU, I think OKL should be #4. If Baylor wins, it might come down to who looked better in their wins. (Oregon should not go, if they win.)

 

[moonslav59]

I'm hoping for this:

 

Georgia beats LSU close (I don't want Utah, Baylor or OKL to make it.)

Wisconsin beats OSU badly

Clemson beats Virginia

 

Final Rankings:

1. Clemson

2. Georgia

3. Ohio St

4. LSU

 

That's a nice, but unlikely, playoff schedule.

 

Most likely:

1. OSU

2. LSU

3. Clemson

4. Oklahoma (Utah/Baylor)

[jacksonianmarch]

I want Georgia to win, but their offense has gone backwards and now they have no Cager and their #2 is suspended for the first half vs the Tigers. I don't have much faith that they could beat the Tigers, but your desired top 4 is what I want too

[OH FOY]

Some big games today, starting with Oklahoma vs. Baylor, to Georgia and LSU. Utah loss was big, last night.

[moonslav59]

I was glad to see Utah's chances squashed last night, but I hope Oregon doesn't sneak in.

 

To me, the winner of OK-Baylor will go, if GA loses.

 

If GA wins, then no OK, Baylor or Oregon.

 

Assuming Clemson wins....

 

LSU wins:

 

1. LSU (They will keep Ohio St.S #1)

2. Ohio State (LSU)

3. Clemson

4. Oklahoma or Baylor

 

GA wins...

1. Ohio St

2. Clemson

3. Georgia

4. LSU (I doubt OK-Baylor winner jumps LSU.)

[moonslav59]

Oklahoma squeaks by.

 

They need Georgia to lose.

 

I hate the Sooners. Go Bulldogs!

[moonslav59]

Clemson & LSU got the job done convincingly. Oklahoma squeaked out an OT win.

 

Now, it's up to Ohio State. They're down 14-7 near halftime.

 

If Ohio State wins, I see the final rankings as such:

 

1. Ohio State (If the barely win, I suppose LSU could jump to #1.)

2. LSU

3. Clemson

4. Oklahoma

5. Georgia

6. Florida

7. Oregon

8. Wisconsin

9. Baylor

10. Penn St.

11. Utah

12. Auburn

13. Alabama

14. Memphis

15. Michigan

16. Notre Dame

17. Boise State

18. Iowa

19. Minnesota

20. Appalachian State

 

If Wisconsin wins...

 

1. LSU

2. Clemson

3. Ohio State

4. Oklahoma

5. Wisconsin

6. Georgia

7. Florida

8. Oregon

9-20 same as above