Before I start this off, I want to say Go Gators.
However, I will say this college season, their is no number one team, only a bunch of 2's, 3's 4's and 5's.
Anyone see the FSU game? They totally disappointed me.
Speaking of the FSU game - any word on how that kid is doing that had his head sandwiched between a linebacker and a safety?
Quote from: Non-RedNeck Westsider on September 19, 2011, 11:54:55 AM
Speaking of the FSU game - any word on how that kid is doing that had his head sandwiched between a linebacker and a safety?
Hey NRW he seems to be ok:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/09/rewind-updating-fsus-key-injuries-from-oklahoma-game.html
I'm an FSU fan, and was at the game.
While I didn't like the outcome, I don't know how you can say that FSU was disappointing you? Considering we had to play almost 2 quarters with our freshman backup. I would have loved a win, but I didn't go into the game expecting one, my prediction was OU 31-27. I underestimated how good the defenses were.
I don't know how anyone can look at Oklahoma and Alabama and still say that there are no #1 teams. Both teams are dominant. (I leave out LSU, cause I think Les Miles is a joke...but he finds ways to win...I don't know how, but he does).
Kenny Shaw the receiver is fine. He was actually back on the sidelines in the 4th quarter.
Between the Noles and the Jags, it was a depressing weekend of football :/
Good to hear, I saw the hit and cringed. Dude was ko'd before he even landed. Let's hope you Noles can come back healthy on the 1st - rest 'em up and let Clemson do it's thing this weekend.
Quote from: Bridges on September 19, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
I'm an FSU fan, and was at the game.
While I didn't like the outcome, I don't know how you can say that FSU was disappointing you? Considering we had to play almost 2 quarters with our freshman backup. I would have loved a win, but I didn't go into the game expecting one, my prediction was OU 31-27. I underestimated how good the defenses were.
I don't know how anyone can look at Oklahoma and Alabama and still say that there are no #1 teams. Both teams are dominant. (I leave out LSU, cause I think Les Miles is a joke...but he finds ways to win...I don't know how, but he does).
Kenny Shaw the receiver is fine. He was actually back on the sidelines in the 4th quarter.
Dude yall could have won that game. The Defense let FSU Down not the O in my opinion. The Offense was not responsible for Stiller's Game winning Touchdown IJS.
LSU and Alabama are not really dominant in my opinion. LSU sturggled against MISS ST, they have no offense whatsoever. Penn State showed that you can move the ball Against Alabama. FSU brought Oklahoma back down to earth in my opinion.
The only dominating game this year against someone worth something was LSU dismantling the Oregon Ducks. Then they got brought down to earth by MISS ST.
We will see how good Alabama is, when they play the Razorbacks. LSU has another test this weekend against WV.
State plays Clemson this weekend, they are coming off a win Against Auburn. But FSU will be too much for Clemson, Jimbo and the crew, will get it together.
Quote from: manasia on September 19, 2011, 12:20:37 PM
Quote from: Bridges on September 19, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
I'm an FSU fan, and was at the game.
While I didn't like the outcome, I don't know how you can say that FSU was disappointing you? Considering we had to play almost 2 quarters with our freshman backup. I would have loved a win, but I didn't go into the game expecting one, my prediction was OU 31-27. I underestimated how good the defenses were.
I don't know how anyone can look at Oklahoma and Alabama and still say that there are no #1 teams. Both teams are dominant. (I leave out LSU, cause I think Les Miles is a joke...but he finds ways to win...I don't know how, but he does).
Kenny Shaw the receiver is fine. He was actually back on the sidelines in the 4th quarter.
Dude yall could have won that game. The Defense let FSU Down not the O in my opinion. The Offense was not responsible for Stiller's Game winning Touchdown IJS.
LSU and Alabama are not really dominant in my opinion. LSU sturggled against MISS ST, they have no offense whatsoever. Penn State showed that you can move the ball Against Alabama. FSU brought Oklahoma back down to earth in my opinion.
The only dominating game this year against someone worth something was LSU dismantling the Oregon Ducks. Then they got brought down to earth by MISS ST.
We will see how good Alabama is, when they play the Razorbacks. LSU has another test this weekend against WV.
We must have been watching a different game. The one I saw had FSU score on a fluke touchdown. Never did the offense drive for a TD. FSU rushed for 27 total yards. Do you know how hard it is to rush for 27 yards when your starting QB actually rushed for 49? Yes, you read that right. The offense couldn't get a single thing going. It was 2000 national championship game all over.
The defense was absolutely stellar against what is considered to be the best offense in college football this year. This loss hangs on the offenses inability to score and not turn the ball over. It was well understood in the stadium that we needed a Greg Reid Special teams touchdown.
I'm not following what you're saying about the rest of college football. How is playing an away game at the #5 team in the nation, in what was the loudest stadium I've ever been in, and winning by 10 points considered "brought down to earth"? What was do be expected?
Penn State was thoroughly dominated by Bama.
FSU will not have an easy go of it in Clemson. We don't even know if EJ can play. Plus we can't run the ball worth a crap. This FSU team is built on defense and Greg Reid special teams.
Terrible weekend for football...Noles and Jags lost! I agree I think FSU will have a tough time against Clemson next week. They looked pretty good against Auburn.
I think something that every college football fan should be concerned about is the tumble that FSU took in the polls. Just proves, there is absolutely no incentive for scheduling tough OOC games.
Here's my take on Clemson - they always have a trackstar at RB. That's a given.
They'll find a QB somewhere, out of the blue, that can manage the game.
Their lines on both sides are usually pretty good - those boys eat well around the school.
WR and DB - always our Achilles' Heel. this year, we have guys that can catch. Not saying we're a powerhouse by any means, but that we'll compete in more games than we have in the past.
Quote from: Bridges on September 19, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
I'm an FSU fan, and was at the game.
While I didn't like the outcome, I don't know how you can say that FSU was disappointing you? Considering we had to play almost 2 quarters with our freshman backup. I would have loved a win, but I didn't go into the game expecting one, my prediction was OU 31-27. I underestimated how good the defenses were.
I don't know how anyone can look at Oklahoma and Alabama and still say that there are no #1 teams. Both teams are dominant. (I leave out LSU, cause I think Les Miles is a joke...but he finds ways to win...I don't know how, but he does).
Kenny Shaw the receiver is fine. He was actually back on the sidelines in the 4th quarter.
I thought it ws a good game and the Noles played well. OU is a strong team,, #1 actually. As a Gator its nice to see our old arch rival back in the saddle.
Gators have a tough schedule this year imo. Alabama, LSU, Noles, SC, hey,, Vandy looked good and of course Georgia(never to be discounted in Jax).
Its going to be a great season. I sure hope Muschamp knows what he is doing. LOL.
Quote from: Bridges on September 19, 2011, 01:04:56 PM
Quote from: manasia on September 19, 2011, 12:20:37 PM
Quote from: Bridges on September 19, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
I'm an FSU fan, and was at the game.
While I didn't like the outcome, I don't know how you can say that FSU was disappointing you? Considering we had to play almost 2 quarters with our freshman backup. I would have loved a win, but I didn't go into the game expecting one, my prediction was OU 31-27. I underestimated how good the defenses were.
I don't know how anyone can look at Oklahoma and Alabama and still say that there are no #1 teams. Both teams are dominant. (I leave out LSU, cause I think Les Miles is a joke...but he finds ways to win...I don't know how, but he does).
Kenny Shaw the receiver is fine. He was actually back on the sidelines in the 4th quarter.
Dude yall could have won that game. The Defense let FSU Down not the O in my opinion. The Offense was not responsible for Stiller's Game winning Touchdown IJS.
LSU and Alabama are not really dominant in my opinion. LSU sturggled against MISS ST, they have no offense whatsoever. Penn State showed that you can move the ball Against Alabama. FSU brought Oklahoma back down to earth in my opinion.
The only dominating game this year against someone worth something was LSU dismantling the Oregon Ducks. Then they got brought down to earth by MISS ST.
We will see how good Alabama is, when they play the Razorbacks. LSU has another test this weekend against WV.
We must have been watching a different game. The one I saw had FSU score on a fluke touchdown. Never did the offense drive for a TD. FSU rushed for 27 total yards. Do you know how hard it is to rush for 27 yards when your starting QB actually rushed for 49? Yes, you read that right. The offense couldn't get a single thing going. It was 2000 national championship game all over.
The defense was absolutely stellar against what is considered to be the best offense in college football this year. This loss hangs on the offenses inability to score and not turn the ball over. It was well understood in the stadium that we needed a Greg Reid Special teams touchdown.
I'm not following what you're saying about the rest of college football. How is playing an away game at the #5 team in the nation, in what was the loudest stadium I've ever been in, and winning by 10 points considered "brought down to earth"? What was do be expected?
Penn State was thoroughly dominated by Bama.
FSU will not have an easy go of it in Clemson. We don't even know if EJ can play. Plus we can't run the ball worth a crap. This FSU team is built on defense and Greg Reid special teams.
We can agree to disagree, yall just try not choke again at doak.
Quote from: johnnyman on September 19, 2011, 01:15:00 PM
Quote from: Bridges on September 19, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
I'm an FSU fan, and was at the game.
While I didn't like the outcome, I don't know how you can say that FSU was disappointing you? Considering we had to play almost 2 quarters with our freshman backup. I would have loved a win, but I didn't go into the game expecting one, my prediction was OU 31-27. I underestimated how good the defenses were.
I don't know how anyone can look at Oklahoma and Alabama and still say that there are no #1 teams. Both teams are dominant. (I leave out LSU, cause I think Les Miles is a joke...but he finds ways to win...I don't know how, but he does).
Kenny Shaw the receiver is fine. He was actually back on the sidelines in the 4th quarter.
I thought it ws a good game and the Noles played well. OU is a strong team,, #1 actually. As a Gator its nice to see our old arch rival back in the saddle.
Gators have a tough schedule this year imo. Alabama, LSU, Noles, SC, hey,, Vandy looked good and of course Georgia(never to be discounted in Jax).
Its going to be a great season. I sure hope Muschamp knows what he is doing. LOL.
I like Coach Boom. The Gator Defense is playing good, we just got to get the RedZone execution on O upgraded.
I thought the FSU game was pretty good despite the lost, Florida really hasnt played anybody yet.
that all changes in 2 weeks...Florida's October schedule is brutal
It's Monday, but Lamar Miller is still running through OSU's soft defensive front. Go Canes!
Quote from: tufsu1 on September 19, 2011, 02:43:05 PM
that all changes in 2 weeks...Florida's October schedule is brutal
The Gators are going to get stronger. Us Gator Fans are on a week by week basis, we are not claiming nothing yet.
Quote from: tufsu1 on September 19, 2011, 02:43:05 PM
that all changes in 2 weeks...Florida's October schedule is brutal
Yep,, that is one of the most brutal Gator schedules I can remember,, and with a brand new coach. Ughghgh,,, I get sick thinking about. I will just make sure I have plenty of beer for each game and I should do fine. :)
Quote from: johnnyman on September 19, 2011, 03:25:47 PM
Quote from: tufsu1 on September 19, 2011, 02:43:05 PM
that all changes in 2 weeks...Florida's October schedule is brutal
Yep,, that is one of the most brutal Gator schedules I can remember,, and with a brand new coach. Ughghgh,,, I get sick thinking about. I will just make sure I have plenty of beer for each game and I should do fine. :)
Johnny we follow the same methodology LOL.
Go gata.
QuoteLSU and Alabama are not really dominant in my opinion. LSU sturggled against MISS ST, they have no offense whatsoever. Penn State showed that you can move the ball Against Alabama. FSU brought Oklahoma back down to earth in my opinion.
The only dominating game this year against someone worth something was LSU dismantling the Oregon Ducks. Then they got brought down to earth by MISS ST.
LSU did struggle against Miss State - MSU is not a push over team! MSU going to make every team struggle. But LSU knows how to pull them out. The defense is outstanding and they have the depth on the roster to wear down their opponents - I see them in the top three at the end of the year.
The FSU/Oklahoma game was intense, even though FSU lost, they are definitely on the way back up.
Quote from: Sigma on September 19, 2011, 04:18:02 PM
QuoteLSU and Alabama are not really dominant in my opinion. LSU sturggled against MISS ST, they have no offense whatsoever. Penn State showed that you can move the ball Against Alabama. FSU brought Oklahoma back down to earth in my opinion.
The only dominating game this year against someone worth something was LSU dismantling the Oregon Ducks. Then they got brought down to earth by MISS ST.
LSU did struggle against Miss State - MSU is not a push over team! MSU going to make every team struggle. But LSU knows how to pull them out. The defense is outstanding and they have the depth on the roster to wear down their opponents - I see them in the top three at the end of the year.
The FSU/Oklahoma game was intense, even though FSU lost, they are definitely on the way back up.
Yeah,, I pretty much agree with Sigma. LSU knows how to squeak them out,, even with help from the opponent (I submit to you one Tennessee/LSU game last year). MSU is a good team I agree. The SEC is just ass kicking this year. We are literally going to beat the living bujeesus out of each other and its anyone's guess who will be left standing if anyone,, just so a Boise can waltz in and take the BCS. LOL.
EJ Manuel has played better in some of the previous big games he played in. NOT AGAINST OKLAHOMA.
He never had a chance to use his legs, and he is a strong runner. Had the Noles gone to the option more
then they might have been able to win.
Kenny Shaw got creamed on what would have been a go-ahead touchdown.
I'm not really a big fan of SNL, but they nailed this skit. College Football Bowls are a mockery. This is so funny LOL. BTW nice glimpse of the new Wayne & Delores Weaver sign in the ring of honor.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WFFYBLuaz8&list=FLGFCFKtTx44t9RkruI2FOTq&feature=mh_lolz
Jax put a bid for the 2016 and 2017 College Football national title games.
Despite the considerable time from then and now, and what can happen with all of that time, still que the TU-esque negative ninnies talking about SB 39 etc, blah blah blah SMH...
www.jacksonville.com/sports/college/2013-09-19/story/jacksonville-bidding-2016-and-2017-college-football-title-games
Great opportunity and agree Jax has a good shot. Reading those TU comments always crack me up, they should print those instead of comics.
The comments would be funnier to me if they didn't reflect a more widespread negativity amongst far too many in this great city. Once the stadium renovations are complete, Jacksonville should have a really great shot at winning a game sometime in the next decade. The people in the comments tend to forget that, while the NCAA Championship game is and will be a huge event, it's still a significant step below the Super Bowl. You don't need five star, week-long accommodations for every fat-cat guest. Heck, many people will probably just make it a one night visit from Tallahassee, watch the Noles take the title, and then head back West across I-10 the next day :)
Quote from: KenFSU on September 20, 2013, 09:11:53 AM
The comments would be funnier to me if they didn't reflect a more widespread negativity amongst far too many in this great city. Once the stadium renovations are complete, Jacksonville should have a really great shot at winning a game sometime in the next decade. The people in the comments tend to forget that, while the NCAA Championship game is and will be a huge event, it's still a significant step below the Super Bowl. You don't need five star, week-long accommodations for every fat-cat guest. Heck, many people will probably just make it a one night visit from Tallahassee, watch the Noles take the title, and then head back West across I-10 the next day :)
The Noles?
That would be weird, indeed, having 2 ACC schools in the National Championship.
Clemson - FSU.... Hmmmmm.....
The cities that are vying for the 2016 College Football Playoff Championship are Glendale AZ, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Tampa.
The 2017 College Football Playoff Championship bidding cities are Jacksonville, Miami, New Orleans, San Antonio, San Francisco, and Tampa.
Other cities that are considering bidding on either game are Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Arlington, TX.
http://tracking.si.com/2013/09/19/cities-bid-16-17-college-football-title-games/
Well looks like Jacksonville was passed over for 2016/17. Reading on Twitter Glendale, AZ got 2016 and Tampa, FL got 2017. Disappointing.
Maybe I am overstating things. But I think this is a huge blow to the city. The ability to host these games were part of what was sold with the stadium upgrades. Jacksonville was the only city to bid on both and got a goose egg. With new stadiums in Atlanta and San Fran on the horizon, it's only going to get tougher. These games are going to be mini-Super Bowls.
Anytime an event like that is on an annual basis, I wouldn't be inclined to give up all hope. It obviously will take a lil' while to get it, but with the first vying, I can't blatantly say 'We're never gonna get a college championship'. I could see if it was the Summer Olympics or something every four years, that has to be on every other continent.
Outback, Beef O'Brady's bowl attendance drops
(http://media.bizj.us/view/img/729161/outbackbowllogolarge*304.jpg)
Per Tampa Business Journal
Dreary weather may be partially to blame for a drop in attendance at the 2014 Outback Bowl.
About 3,200 fewer people attended this year's Outback Bowl than the 2013 game, according to SportsBusiness Journal. The 2013 Outback Bowl between the University of Michigan and the University of South Carolina was played before a crowd of 54,527. This year's game between Louisiana State University and the University of Iowa had a crowd of 51,296.
LSU won the game 21-14. This was LSU's first game in Tampa in 25 years.
The numbers were down slightly at the 2013 Beef O'Brady's Bowl, as well. About 20,053 saw Ohio University and East Carolina University square off on Dec. 23. There were 21,759 at the 2012 game between Ball State and the University of Central Florida.
Both bowls were in good company. Many of this season's bowl games had a drop in attendance, according to the SBJ.
Elsewhere in Florida on New Year's Day, Jacksonville's Gator Bowl attendance was up significantly from 48,612 in 2013 to 60,712 in 2014. By contrast, Orlando's Capital One Bowl saw a similar drop to the Outback Bowl, falling from 59,712 in 2013 to 56,629 in 2014.
Man, you can't make this stuff up. Jameis Winston shoplifted crab legs from Publix, are you kidding? I see a trend on stupid here, SMH...
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/30/jameis-winston-reportedly-in-hot-water-for-pinching-crab-legs/
^ He's a poor, unpaid college athlete.
HUNGER DROVE HIM TO THOSE CRAB LEGS.
Besides, I smell a setup.
Some jerkish Gator or Cane probably saw him in Publix, recognized him, and covertly plunged the crab legs down his shorts.
Look, he'd just gotten his mandatory free shoes, and those were the only legs he could find to fill them on short notice.
Man, twitter was hilarious with this stuff this morning. Sounds like a civil citation, pay for the crab legs, and call it a day.
Oh, and community service, apparently.
^^^The TU already has a 'Jamazing- king crab leg' inspired slideshow. :)
http://jacksonville.com/slideshow/2014-04-30/all-good-fun-folks-cracking-jokes-jameis-winston-crab-leg-saga-web#slide-1
Jameis did something stupid again, sigh... Out an entire half vs Clemson, the Tigers aren't exactly some patsy direction school, so that game should be interesting.
http://www.news4jax.com/sports/fsu-benches-winston-for-1st-half-of-clemson-game/28105280
Quote from: I-10east on September 17, 2014, 07:22:21 PM
Jameis did something stupid again, sigh... Out an entire half vs Clemson, the Tigers aren't exactly some patsy direction school, so that game should be interesting.
http://www.news4jax.com/sports/fsu-benches-winston-for-1st-half-of-clemson-game/28105280
I have been in a state of football-induced rage since Sunday.
This
did not help the situation.
Quote from: I-10east on September 17, 2014, 07:22:21 PM
Jameis did something stupid again, sigh... Out an entire half vs Clemson, the Tigers aren't exactly some patsy direction school, so that game should be interesting.
http://www.news4jax.com/sports/fsu-benches-winston-for-1st-half-of-clemson-game/28105280
What a clown.....
Quote from: thelakelander on September 17, 2014, 08:30:01 PM
Quote from: I-10east on September 17, 2014, 07:22:21 PM
Jameis did something stupid again, sigh... Out an entire half vs Clemson, the Tigers aren't exactly some patsy direction school, so that game should be interesting.
http://www.news4jax.com/sports/fsu-benches-winston-for-1st-half-of-clemson-game/28105280
What a clown.....
Man am I glad social media wasn't around for the 90's Seminoles. Or, Canes for that matter. This situation would pale in comparison. I bet some of those old players are laughing their ass off.
Boy, it's like that SNL 'Bowl Madness' skit all over again. Introducing the "Battlefrog Fiesta Bowl". Why not just go on and name it after the old Nintendo game "Battletoads"?
http://battlefrogseries.com/about/fiesta-bowl
These college game have been horrendous. Blowouts in all of them. Hopefully atleast the Taxslayer Bowl, and most importantly the CLEM vs BAMA championship will be competitive games.
The state of Florida has certainly been embarrassing.
Quote from: I-10east on January 01, 2016, 11:04:33 PM
These college game have been horrendous. Blowouts in all of them. Hopefully atleast the Taxslayer Bowl, and most importantly the CLEM vs BAMA championship will be competitive games.
No kidding. I kind of saw the UF-UM result coming before it happened. Inept offense (Post-Grier) vs great defense = very few points by UF. I was really surprised by the Bama-MSU and OK-Clemson results. Thought those games would be a lot closer, but Bama is playing angry and focused after last year and exposed MSU's weak and inexperienced secondary all night long. But even with a better secondary I don't think anyone could have beaten them Thursday night or even come close with how well there defense was clicking. It will be interesting to see if they carry that over to the championship game. Clemson is also playing at a very high level and deserves to be there.
Quote from: CCMjax on January 02, 2016, 10:55:26 AM
I was really surprised by the Bama-MSU and OK-Clemson results. Thought those games would be a lot closer, but Bama is playing angry and focused after last year and exposed MSU's weak and inexperienced secondary all night long.
I only half-tuned into either of these games, so had to rely on the box scores to refresh my memory, but they could have each gone the other way based on the 1st half performances.
OK & Clemson were playing basketball on grass in the first half, trading scores, and it wasn't until the mid-3rd quarter when some injuries on the OK side allowed Clemson to do what they do best - force you to play catchup and then unleash the rush.
Bama was only up 10-0 in the first half and it could have easily been 10-7, 10-3. I didn't watch after the half, so ti seems like the adjustments were made based on the final score.
Either way, I don't think they were that bad, but I don't really like watching college football in the first place.
Quote from: CCMjax on January 02, 2016, 10:55:26 AM
Quote from: I-10east on January 01, 2016, 11:04:33 PM
These college game have been horrendous. Blowouts in all of them. Hopefully atleast the Taxslayer Bowl, and most importantly the CLEM vs BAMA championship will be competitive games.
No kidding. I kind of saw the UF-UM result coming before it happened. Inept offense (Post-Grier) vs great defense = very few points by UF. I was really surprised by the Bama-MSU and OK-Clemson results. Thought those games would be a lot closer, but Bama is playing angry and focused after last year and exposed MSU's weak and inexperienced secondary all night long. But even with a better secondary I don't think anyone could have beaten them Thursday night or even come close with how well there defense was clicking. It will be interesting to see if they carry that over to the championship game. Clemson is also playing at a very high level and deserves to be there.
Just my 2 cents. The Gators clearly gave up after Harris threw the interception on the goal line. Michigan started rolling shortly after. After that I knew UM was going to win and stopped watching.
I never expected MSU to match up with Alabama. I think Ohio State would have matched better because they have a better OL. But Urban has recruited a bunch of self centered nut heads and you reap what you sow.
Iowa had a mild schedule in a down year for the Big Ten, the Stanford score was not a surprise.
The word is that the playoff TV ratings for both games have been way down. Down 36 percent from last year.
http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/ratings-espn-college-football-playoff-games-tumble-1201670563/
^ 2 very simple reasons for that
1. New Year's Eve...people have lots of other things to do
2. Scores....pretty much every New Year's Six game (except arguablly FSU-Houston) was a blowout.
Quote from: tufsu1 on January 02, 2016, 08:46:58 PM
^ 2 very simple reasons for that
1. New Year's Eve...people have lots of other things to do
2. Scores....pretty much every New Year's Six game (except arguablly FSU-Houston) was a blowout.
I read in the NYT that ESPN wanted the playoff games on today (Saturday) but were rebuffed.
Quote from: tufsu1 on January 02, 2016, 08:46:58 PM
^ 2 very simple reasons for that
1. New Year's Eve...people have lots of other things to do
2. Scores....pretty much every New Year's Six game (except arguablly FSU-Houston) was a blowout.
That FSU game pretty much was a lop-sided affair as well, with HOU winning by 14 points. UGA-Penn St here in Jax, and TCU-ORE both were close though.
Quote from: JeffreyS on January 02, 2016, 08:32:52 AM
The state of Florida has certainly been embarrassing.
At least the UM game was competitive. It took UM urinating all over itself (call back touchdowns, red zone fumbles & interceptions, etc.) to keep the game close, to the point they actually lost by 6 points. Hopefully, Richt will at least make them play more disciplined football. Based they're talent, not shooting themselves in the foot will put them in position to win a few more games than in previous years.
^^^I agree, esp in that snowy weather up in the Northwest.
The Gators playing a bowl game in Orlando? That might as well be a home game for them, and they crapped the bed. They finished the season on a 3 game losing streak and were outscored 97-24. Coach Mac has his work cut out for himself. You can't blame it all on Treon Harris.
Quote from: MusicMan on January 04, 2016, 04:08:05 PM
The Gators playing a bowl game in Orlando? That might as well be a home game for them, and they crapped the bed. They finished the season on a 3 game losing streak and were outscored 97-24. Coach Mac has his work cut out for himself. You can't blame it all on Treon Harris.
Umm, every half-way meaningful bowl is played in the south or southern California every year. Sometimes you see the advantage for the southern schools in the crowd but sometimes you don't with other fan bases that travel well or have a good local presence. The Michigan fan base travels well and also has a lot of transplants in the area so I'm not sure how much of an advantage that would have been for Florida in that game. I wasn't there and didn't pay attention so I don't know which fan base had more.
Bowl games are meaningless except for conference bragging rights. Some teams are excited to play (Houston) and others are not (FSU), while some come off a disappointing loss which makes it hard to get back up for a bowl game (Florida). Coach Mac definitely got outcoached in the Citrus Bowl but the defense looked like they just didn't have it in them to grind it out again and the offense tanked of course after Grier went out.
The future definitely is bright for Florida and FSU, and Mark Richt will build a solid program at Miami.
Quote from: FlaBoy on January 04, 2016, 04:41:18 PM
Bowl games are meaningless except for conference bragging rights.
You could say that *all* games are meaningless except for bragging rights.
Quote from: MusicMan on January 04, 2016, 04:08:05 PM
The Gators playing a bowl game in Orlando? That might as well be a home game for them, and they crapped the bed.
Beautiful Downtown Orlando....the winter home of the Florida Gators!
Quote from: tufsu1 on January 04, 2016, 04:44:39 PM
Beautiful Downtown Orlando....the winter home of the Florida Gators!
Ouch !!! I still haven't recovered from that abomination of a game but (wait for it) . . . wait 'til next year, baby bubba, wait 'til next year!
Yes, Da U will be back next year!
Quote from: thelakelander on January 04, 2016, 08:12:07 PM
Yes, Da U will be back next year!
well they (and just about every team except maybe UAB) are back next year
Quote from: tufsu1 on January 04, 2016, 11:17:42 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on January 04, 2016, 08:12:07 PM
Yes, Da U will be back next year!
well they (and just about every team except maybe UAB) are back next year
Barring any death penalty sanctions for egregious NCAA violations. I guess Lake can be proud that that's not happening.
Does anyone else have Bama fatigue like me?? I'm pulling for Clemson. Hopefully it's a good game, 8:30 tonight on ESPN!
I am pulling for Clemson. Tired of Alabama.
^^^You're just an ACC snob!!! JK :)
As a Florida alum, it is nice to know that we can retire the Georgia Southern jokes from here on out.
Quote from: JaxAvondale on September 12, 2021, 10:16:01 AM
As a Florida alum, it is nice to know that we can retire the Georgia Southern jokes from here on out.
It was the one thing we had....now what? NOW WHAT?!? ;D
Congrats on the 4th quarter performance of the year FSU!!!
^I should have known not to click this thread.
Appalachian State beats Michigan in the Big House.
Georgia Southern beats Florida in the swamp.
Jacksonville State beats FSU in Doak.
Top 3 upsets ever in college football?
Love that FCS "patsies" can humble the FCS teams once in awhile. Gives hope to underdogs everywhere 8).
Don't worry lake, the season's just getting started.
I'm sure "da U" has something special cooked up for their fan base before it's all done.
I'm sure but whatever it is, it won't be getting beat by a FCS opponent at home! I just realized that JSU is located in Alabama and not North Carolina! Had no idea there was a Jacksonville, AL before the FSU debacle!
FYI, there are at least 6 other "Jacksonvilles" in the US: AL, TX, NC, IL, OR and AR. Wasn't the most original name (or, in hindsight, the most acceptable name) our founders could have used but I guess, compared to Cowford, it looked pretty good at the time ;)
See: https://thecoastal.com/jaxlists/a-quick-look-at-the-other-cities-named-jacksonville/
According to this site, there are 23 Jacksonvilles in the US, and one in Cuba
https://geotargit.com/called.php?qcity=Jacksonville
^ Wow. I tried to Google this and never made it to that site. So, about half the states have a Jacksonville.
I think it may be time to consider a name change for this reason and due to the reputation of our namesake. If the Jags have another terrible year, we may need a rebrand too - before someone does it for us and calls us "Loser-ville."
I suggested once before adopting a name from the Timucuans. Other suggestions are welcome 8).
Quote from: jaxlongtimer on September 12, 2021, 04:08:24 PM
Appalachian State beats Michigan in the Big House.
Georgia Southern beats Florida in the swamp.
Jacksonville State beats FSU in Doak.
Top 3 upsets ever in college football?
Love that FCS "patsies" can humble the FCS teams once in awhile. Gives hope to underdogs everywhere 8).
Looking through the history, because misery loves company, James Madison over Virginia Tech and NDSU over Iowa have to be up there, too. Both programs were ranked no. 13 at the time of the upset.
What's interesting is that among this list, App State and Georgia Southern both joined the FBS not long after their respective upsets, and James Madison and NDSU have both been rumored as candidates for the FBS. JSU has not.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/fcs-wins-vs-fbs-teams-all-time-victories-upsets%3famp (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/fcs-wins-vs-fbs-teams-all-time-victories-upsets%3famp)
Sooo.... what in Bobby Bowden is going on at FSU?
Wake Forest?
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 18, 2021, 05:59:22 PM
Sooo.... what in Bobby Bowden is going on at FSU?
Wake Forest?
Funny enough, the 30-0 Wake shutout of FSU at Doak in 2006 was essentially the beginning of the end for Bobby. Terry was out and Jimbo was in as OC and the oddity of "head-coach-in-waiting." Somehow, Wake and NC State have always known how to twist the knife for us. This year, the answer is simpler: Wake is legitimately the better team. Maybe not talent--wise, but definitely discipline, game planning, and coaching. Gonna be a long year. Hope our 2022 recruits don't bail on us, but this can't be the vision they bought into.
Quote from: jaxlongtimer on September 13, 2021, 08:12:29 PM
^ Wow. I tried to Google this and never made it to that site. So, about half the states have a Jacksonville.
I think it may be time to consider a name change for this reason and due to the reputation of our namesake. If the Jags have another terrible year, we may need a rebrand too - before someone does it for us and calls us "Loser-ville."
I suggested once before adopting a name from the Timucuans. Other suggestions are welcome 8).
My friend Jeremy always thought the city should be named Hart City (after Isaiah D Hart). But I suspect his motivation was because he wanted to rename the Jaguars the "Hart City Breakers".
Gators played well...........Alabama looks beatable. Finebaum predicted a blowout. He was wrong. Jimbo and Texas AM gotta be thinking this might be the year.
Noles and Canes are awful.
Damn I wish FSU had been able to nab Mario Cristobal instead of Willie Taggart from Oregon. Really impressed with him.
Quote from: jaxoNOLE on September 18, 2021, 10:25:05 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 18, 2021, 05:59:22 PM
Sooo.... what in Bobby Bowden is going on at FSU?
Wake Forest?
Funny enough, the 30-0 Wake shutout of FSU at Doak in 2006 was essentially the beginning of the end for Bobby. Terry was out and Jimbo was in as OC and the oddity of "head-coach-in-waiting." Somehow, Wake and NC State have always known how to twist the knife for us. This year, the answer is simpler: Wake is legitimately the better team. Maybe not talent--wise, but definitely discipline, game planning, and coaching. Gonna be a long year. Hope our 2022 recruits don't bail on us, but this can't be the vision they bought into.
to add - Wake has 20 returning starters from a bowl team. Meanwhile FSU is playing several redshirt freshmen.
True, but calling running plays for McKenzie Milton is just bad football. He's a capable passer, but not a threat to run. Better to put J Corbin in the wildcat, it's worked in the past. Or T Ward, who is a dangerous running back when given the chance. I'd rather see Chubba Purdy back there running it as he too is a better option than MM.
Quote from: tufsu1 on September 20, 2021, 02:26:57 PM
Quote from: jaxoNOLE on September 18, 2021, 10:25:05 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 18, 2021, 05:59:22 PM
Sooo.... what in Bobby Bowden is going on at FSU?
Wake Forest?
Funny enough, the 30-0 Wake shutout of FSU at Doak in 2006 was essentially the beginning of the end for Bobby. Terry was out and Jimbo was in as OC and the oddity of "head-coach-in-waiting." Somehow, Wake and NC State have always known how to twist the knife for us. This year, the answer is simpler: Wake is legitimately the better team. Maybe not talent--wise, but definitely discipline, game planning, and coaching. Gonna be a long year. Hope our 2022 recruits don't bail on us, but this can't be the vision they bought into.
to add - Wake has 20 returning starters from a bowl team. Meanwhile FSU is playing several redshirt freshmen.
Lol...it's still Wake Forest
Quote from: MusicMan on September 21, 2021, 07:56:22 AM
True, but calling running plays for McKenzie Milton is just bad football. He's a capable passer, but not a threat to run. Better to put J Corbin in the wildcat, it's worked in the past. Or T Ward, who is a dangerous running back when given the chance. I'd rather see Chubba Purdy back there running it as he too is a better option than MM.
Not only is it bad football, it shows a blatant disregard for Milton's safety. Running your QB is always a calculated safety risk (as is football in general), but the calculus is different for a guy like Milton. If you're in a situation where you want defenses to respect a designed run for the QB...you don't have Milton on the field.
Maybe the best Florida/Florida State game I've ever seen.
Pretty good game indeed!
Quote from: thelakelander on November 26, 2022, 08:29:27 AM
Pretty good game indeed!
A lot more entertaining than the FSU / Miami game, that's for sure!
Lol, my UM season ended a long time ago. Glad there's no toilet bowl game embarrassment in line next month. I saw all I needed to see against Middle Tennessee State at home. Mario has his work cut out for him. Luckily, I can drown my sorrows in watching Dolphins games on Sundays.
Iconic Notre Dame vs. Hot South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. Should be the best game there in years with both teams ranked as well.
Update: Went online and almost sold out of direct sale tix. Most now available are resales. Looks like a sell out. Great for the GB.
Looks like a full stadium on TV...
Did not disappoint. Nice shots of downtown too.
Quote from: thelakelander on November 29, 2022, 08:10:40 AM
Lol, my UM season ended a long time ago. Glad there's no toilet bowl game embarrassment in line next month. I saw all I needed to see against Middle Tennessee State at home. Mario has his work cut out for him. Luckily, I can drown my sorrows in watching Dolphins games on Sundays.
Update: UM has won exactly one bowl game since 2008. Also, watching Dolphins games since this post can't be helping drown the sorrows.
^It's a great time to watch UM BASKETBALL!!!!
Fucking DISGRACEFUL.
13-0.
ACC Champs.
Top 4 in the BCS, Coaches, AND AP polls.
Best defense in the nation.
And these idiots subjectively decided, "Naw, no thanks."
Why even bother playing the regular season?
Penalized for overcoming adversity.
Cool story, bro.
I'm not a FSU fan and knew some fan base would be passed today. The message I get is that it doesn't matter what a team does in the regular season if they aren't in the SEC or Big 10. It sucked as a UM fan when FSU lost to Miami and still played Oklahoma in the championship. Canes would have beat the breaks off the Sooners that year. But at least the teams both had one loss. I never expected to see a one loss team get in over an undefeated Power Five conference champ.
This is the last year of the 4-team CFP format. Next year will have a twelve team playoff.
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The new 12-team College Football Playoff field will include the six highest-ranked conference champions, which will receive automatic bids. The top four teams will receive a first-round bye to the quarterfinals.
The six highest-ranked teams remaining will round out the 12-team format.
The article uses this year's rankings to illustrate how it would work.
It also gives the bowl games that will be involved for the 2024 and 2025 seasons - no Gator Bowl.
https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2023-12-03/how-12-team-college-football-playoff-will-work-teams-schedule-bids
FSU does have a case as made by Ken.
But, playing devils advocate from an agnostic bystander... Alabama beat #1 Ga. and only lost to #3 Texas. FSU didn't have a very strong schedule in the minds of many. Reminds me of the NCAA basketball selection... sometimes strength of schedule counts more than the face value of a record.
Beat Georgia worse than Alabama and FSU fans will definitely have an "I told you so" case.
Won't be an issue next season... unless your team is on the "bubble" for the #12 selection. I expect even more hand wringing next year as there are going to be a lot more teams in contention for the 12 spot than the 4 spot in most years.
What I don't get is what did Texas do to move from #7 to #3? They beat the pants off of an OkSt team that lost to UCF?
I mean, either conference championships matter or they don't.
- Georgia had a heck of a season and their only blemish was Alabama. This would seemingly indicate that conference championships matter.
- FSU clearly isn't the same team as they were with Travis, but they beat everyone they were asked to play and won their conference. This would seemingly indicate that conference championships don't matter.
It's pretty clear to me that they'd rather have big money programs. Alabama and Texas are head and shoulders over FSU in terms of merch sales and fanbase.
Yes, on field play does not matter in college football. Money does.
We wouldn't be in this predicament if Auburn DBs didn't let Alabama receivers get behind them on a 4th and goal from the 31(!) yard line.
No secret, ESPN calls the shots in return for their billions, especially now with ESPN struggling to hold on to is subscriber base.
Michigan also got caught cheating....but that's okay.
Quote from: Steve on December 04, 2023, 12:42:33 PM
What I don't get is what did Texas do to move from #7 to #3? They beat the pants off of an OkSt team that lost to UCF?
There was no world where they would not have a SEC team in the playoff. Texas is in because they beat Alabama in Alabama.
Everybody has known for a long time now that game play and merit were secondary to the almighty dollar and the interests of putting on not even the best, but the most lucrative TV product possible.
What's different this time is that the veneer of legitimacy--the lip service to fairness and the sense of purity we knew was gone from CFB, but not so far we couldn't pretend--has been destroyed. Welcome to the WWE. Follow the script, sit down, and shut up.
For me, Oz just isn't as magical once you meet the wizard face-to-face.