2009-10 College Football Bowl Season thread - Page 10

cartman · 01-07-2010, 10:37 AM

One of my cousins is going to be at the game. His best friend from high school is Greg McElroy. He's going to be sitting with the McElroy family. I offered to loan him some burnt orange to wear, but he declined.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-07-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Oh and that reminded me to look it up ... as bad as the 3.5 avg rtg 18-49 was for the Orange Bowl, the overnights were up 17% over last year's Cincy-Va Tech matchup.

edit to add: And the household rating was a 6.8, up 26% over last year.

That's because Iowa and Stanzi apparently don't just represent one school or one conference, but all of "Middle America". There are a lot of TVs in Middle America.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-07-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

That's because Iowa and Stanzi apparently don't just represent one school or one conference, but all of "Middle America". There are a lot of TVs in Middle America.

Y'know I almost didn't get the reference at first. I was about to point out that how Atlanta led all markets with an impressive 21.5/32, followed by Birmingham (19.6/27), Columbus (18.9/29) and New Orleans (12.8/19). ... but then I remembered the post-game stuff.

Cuckoo · 01-07-2010, 10:59 AM

Roll Tide!

Honolulu_Blue · 01-07-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Y'know I almost didn't get the reference at first. I was about to point out that how Atlanta led all markets with an impressive 21.5/32, followed by Birmingham (19.6/27), Columbus (18.9/29) and New Orleans (12.8/19). ... but then I remembered the post-game stuff.

Yes. It was one of the dumbest questions I have ever heard.

bhlloy · 01-07-2010, 11:31 AM

So thanks to the BCS national championship game I don't have to go to work today. They are using my office as the RV Parking lot, some general parking and the shuttle point to and from the Rose Bowl and we managed to convince management that it wasn't worth the effort to come to work and we all got WFH days. I am now a big fan of the BCS

sterlingice · 01-07-2010, 12:09 PM

Nice insightful and informative post on the last page, Dr Sak. Didn't know you were a ref.

SI

Warhammer · 01-07-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Oh and that reminded me to look it up ... as bad as the 3.5 avg rtg 18-49 was for the Orange Bowl, the overnights were up 17% over last year's Cincy-Va Tech matchup.

edit to add: And the household rating was a 6.8, up 26% over last year.

Does this mean ratings are down compared to pre-BCS days?

JonInMiddleGA · 01-07-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

Does this mean ratings are down compared to pre-BCS days?

Darned if I can find numbers going back that far, but I suspect some are down & others are up, depending upon the matchups.

Overall vs last year so far it's essentially flat in rating, up slightly in total viewers simply because of more people in the country. Go back further than that & the landscape is so different for TV in general that I'm not sure how valid the comparisons would be anyway.

Matthean · 01-07-2010, 01:31 PM

Having to wait this long to see if your bowl season is a good one, or not really sucks. I don't care how ugly, or close it is, as long as 'Bama wins I'm happy.

MrBug708 · 01-07-2010, 03:10 PM

210/134 was packed today. The Bammer fans far outnumber the Texas fans. It's gotta be something like 10-1

Senator · 01-07-2010, 05:32 PM

Texas in the NC and Dallas in the WC.

This is fun.

bbgunn · 01-07-2010, 05:46 PM

Man, I wish they were showing this game live in Japan. Roll Tide.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-07-2010, 06:58 PM

Ain't easy to say it but ... Roll Tide.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-07-2010, 07:07 PM

I keep going back and forth on who I want to win. On one hand, I'm sick of hearing about how great the SEC is. On the other hand, I don't want Texas to get another title this decade after beating USC. I guess I'm just rooting for a fun competitive game.

RainMaker · 01-07-2010, 07:09 PM

My Prediction:

Alabama 24
Texas 10

McCoy disappears against good defenses and Alabama is strong. Think they'll be able to control the clock and the game and score enough to keep themselves comfortably ahead all night.

With that said, Texas will probably beat them by 30.

Senator · 01-07-2010, 07:18 PM

I am one nervous F!!

Dr. Sak · 01-07-2010, 07:18 PM

I want Bama to win so Penn State has a chance to play the defending BCS champs next year.

Karlifornia · 01-07-2010, 07:19 PM

Texas 24, Alabama 20

CU Tiger · 01-07-2010, 07:27 PM

My heart says go Texas...but my $$$ say Bama -4.5

Young Drachma · 01-07-2010, 07:31 PM

New BCS director Bill Hancock: Current system in schools' best interest - ESPN

Young Drachma · 01-07-2010, 07:34 PM

Utah hired their QB from last season Brian Johnson as their new quarterbacks coach today, too. He's 23.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-07-2010, 07:39 PM

I like the move by Saban to take the ball first. Nice psychological boost for his offense.

mauchow · 01-07-2010, 07:43 PM

SirFozzie · 01-07-2010, 07:43 PM

Saban goes WAY off the reservation there. wonder if he has money on the Horns

Eaglesfan27 · 01-07-2010, 07:44 PM

I thought it was great to see Saban go so far off his tendencies.. just didn't work out.

Karlifornia · 01-07-2010, 07:47 PM

This is why I love Championship Games..McCoy now hurt. Wow. A lot of action in just a few minutes!

Senator · 01-07-2010, 07:49 PM

Please be ok x 10

JonInMiddleGA · 01-07-2010, 07:49 PM

I didn't know Saban had a drinking problem.

Nothing else explains his decision back there.

cuervo72 · 01-07-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I keep going back and forth on who I want to win. On one hand, I'm sick of hearing about how great the SEC is. On the other hand, I don't want Texas to get another title this decade after beating USC. I guess I'm just rooting for a fun competitive game.

I say we pledge our support to Senator's cause for this one in exchange for Saturday night.

Dr. Sak · 01-07-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

I say we pledge our support to Senator's cause for this one in exchange for Saturday night.

DONE!

Eaglesfan27 · 01-07-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

I say we pledge our support to Senator's cause for this one in exchange for Saturday night.

Sounds like a good idea. Besides, I think it will be impressive if Texas can somehow pull this out without McCoy or with a hurt McCoy.. that turnover helps.

SirFozzie · 01-07-2010, 07:57 PM

Ok, Alabama came out flatter then a souflee smashed by a steamroller

Senator · 01-07-2010, 07:57 PM

This is bad, he is such a good kid.

Fight on boys!!! Everybody pull the weight!!

Senator · 01-07-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

I say we pledge our support to Senator's cause for this one in exchange for Saturday night.

I give up Dallas for this one, if I can't have both.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-07-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Ok, Alabama came out flatter then a souflee smashed by a steamroller

I dunno, they seem more supertight than flat to me.

Matthean · 01-07-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

I dunno, they seem more supertight than flat to me.

And yet only down 6. If you can't get a nice big lead when it's handed to you, it tends to come back and get you. 'Bama just needs to get past the nerves phase.

RainMaker · 01-07-2010, 08:01 PM

The Colt McCoy injury isn't the end of the world. He is usually just a dink and dunker against good teams. Their defense is the key tonight.

Izulde · 01-07-2010, 08:02 PM

Wow, 'Bama's come out looking bad.

RainMaker · 01-07-2010, 08:05 PM

Nick Saban is outcoaching himself. Use your Heisman Trophy winner.

Easy Mac · 01-07-2010, 08:06 PM

Flat and super tight? That sounds like my prom date.

Noop · 01-07-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Flat and super tight? That sounds like my prom date.

Love the tight. Hate the flat.

Noop · 01-07-2010, 08:09 PM

Muschamp is calling a hell of a game.

k0ruptr · 01-07-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

You're in Hawaii? what time does the final week kick-off for you, about 330p? Hell, you probably missed the debacle that was the first half.

nah on vacation this week! woohoo. but saw the whole game, actually in a completely off subject thought, I've only missed maybe 3 bowl games this whole bowl season!

I. J. Reilly · 01-07-2010, 08:11 PM

For those of us stuck at work, what happened to McCoy?

Eaglesfan27 · 01-07-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by I. J. Reilly

For those of us stuck at work, what happened to McCoy?

His throwing shoulder was hurt when he got squashed by a defensive lineman.

mauchow · 01-07-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

The Colt McCoy injury isn't the end of the world. He is usually just a dink and dunker against good teams. Their defense is the key tonight.

While it isn't the end of the world, if definitely does matter.

Because it happened, I can't see how Texas will move the ball for the rest of this game. They haven't moved the ball at all when Saban doesn't give them field position.

JPhillips · 01-07-2010, 08:13 PM

Josh Grobin, Flea and a mariachi band?

RainMaker · 01-07-2010, 08:17 PM

Ingram is a beast.

Senator · 01-07-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

The Colt McCoy injury isn't the end of the world. He is usually just a dink and dunker against good teams. Their defense is the key tonight.

Half of what you said makes alot of sense.

01-07-2010, 10:37 AM	#451
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	One of my cousins is going to be at the game. His best friend from high school is Greg McElroy. He's going to be sitting with the McElroy family. I offered to loan him some burnt orange to wear, but he declined. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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01-07-2010, 12:09 PM	#457
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Nice insightful and informative post on the last page, Dr Sak. Didn't know you were a ref. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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01-07-2010, 11:31 AM	#456
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	So thanks to the BCS national championship game I don't have to go to work today. They are using my office as the RV Parking lot, some general parking and the shuttle point to and from the Rose Bowl and we managed to convince management that it wasn't worth the effort to come to work and we all got WFH days. I am now a big fan of the BCS

01-07-2010, 03:10 PM	#461
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	210/134 was packed today. The Bammer fans far outnumber the Texas fans. It's gotta be something like 10-1

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01-07-2010, 07:07 PM	#465
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I keep going back and forth on who I want to win. On one hand, I'm sick of hearing about how great the SEC is. On the other hand, I don't want Texas to get another title this decade after beating USC. I guess I'm just rooting for a fun competitive game. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 01-07-2010 at 07:07 PM.

01-07-2010, 07:09 PM	#466
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	My Prediction: Alabama 24 Texas 10 McCoy disappears against good defenses and Alabama is strong. Think they'll be able to control the clock and the game and score enough to keep themselves comfortably ahead all night. With that said, Texas will probably beat them by 30. Last edited by RainMaker : 01-07-2010 at 07:11 PM.

01-07-2010, 07:18 PM	#467
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	I am one nervous F!! __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

01-07-2010, 07:18 PM	#468
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I want Bama to win so Penn State has a chance to play the defending BCS champs next year.

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01-07-2010, 07:27 PM	#470
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	My heart says go Texas...but my $$$ say Bama -4.5

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01-07-2010, 07:34 PM	#472
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Utah hired their QB from last season Brian Johnson as their new quarterbacks coach today, too. He's 23.

01-07-2010, 07:39 PM	#473
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mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	wtf?

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01-07-2010, 07:47 PM	#477
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	This is why I love Championship Games..McCoy now hurt. Wow. A lot of action in just a few minutes! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

01-07-2010, 07:49 PM	#478
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Please be ok x 10 __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

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01-07-2010, 07:57 PM	#484
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	This is bad, he is such a good kid. Fight on boys!!! Everybody pull the weight!! __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

01-07-2010, 08:01 PM	#488
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	The Colt McCoy injury isn't the end of the world. He is usually just a dink and dunker against good teams. Their defense is the key tonight.

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01-07-2010, 08:05 PM	#490
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Nick Saban is outcoaching himself. Use your Heisman Trophy winner.

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Flat and super tight? That sounds like my prom date.

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