Official College Football Week 3 Thread

mckerney · 09-09-2013, 01:52 PM

Perhaps, it's early to pile on Mack Brown, but a reliable source tells me Nick Saban will be visiting in Texas by as early as this Friday.
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) September 8, 2013

SI.com takes Saban to Texas joke as news | September | 2013

MrBug708 · 09-09-2013, 02:01 PM

Texas can afford Saban if they want him

Matthean · 09-09-2013, 02:30 PM

Why go to a school that would be a downgrade?

I would love to be proven wrong, but I think A&M wins the game.

Marmel · 09-09-2013, 02:41 PM

I am going to the game of the week, Wagner at Syracuse.

Logan · 09-09-2013, 02:44 PM

Did you start this thread for fear cartman never wants to post again?

Lathum · 09-09-2013, 03:02 PM

Should be a good test for Washington going to Illinois.

Kodos · 09-09-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthean

Why go to a school that would be a downgrade?

I would love to be proven wrong, but I think A&M wins the game.

I'll be making an exception to my usual root against Alabama rule for this game. I hope that they pound the crap out of A&M.

cartman · 09-09-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Did you start this thread for fear cartman never wants to post again?

I'd like to think I'm a little more sane than that.

sterlingice · 09-09-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmel

I am going to the game of the week, Wagner at Syracuse.

I am going to a game that will compete with it for game of the week: Kansas at Rice

SI

Logan · 09-09-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I'd like to think I'm a little more sane than that.

I said "fear", not "likelihood".

cartman · 09-09-2013, 04:12 PM

/MBBF mode

My sources tell me that there is a flight plan already filed for a plane to bring Saban to Texas on Friday. It is pretty much a done deal at this point that he will be the next head coach at Texas. He's going to throw out the first pitch at the Rangers game on Sunday as well for his "Welcome to Texas" moment.

HomerSimpson98 · 09-09-2013, 04:20 PM

Heard the same thing. As soon as its official on Friday night, Johnny Football will de-commit

from A&M and be in the starting lineup vs. Ole Miss on Saturday for his really, really favorite school. Texas beats Ole Miss by 90 on their way to an improbable National Championship, their first of 50 straight.

dawgfan · 09-09-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Should be a good test for Washington going to Illinois.

Yeah, I'm actually glad Illinois beat up on Cincinnati - should ensure that the Illini get full attention from our team. Not that they should need any more incentive given how poorly they've played on the road, but there will be no excuse for the Huskies to come out flat.

Chief Rum · 09-09-2013, 04:53 PM

UCLA visits Nebraska early on Saturday, in the wake of the passing of UCLA walk on WR Nick Pasquale this past weekend.

The whole team and staff is pretty emotional right now and UCLA practices have been closed to the media for the week. UCLA will be wearing a patch with Pasquale's number 36 on it.

Bo Pellini showed how classy he and the whole Cornhusker nation is, too, as he opened his press conference by extending condolences to Nick's family and UCLA on behalf of Nebraska football. Nebraska will also be wearing a patch, and there will be a moment of silence before the game.

Classy move by a proud and tradition-rich program. Hope it's a good game on Saturday.

tarcone · 09-09-2013, 05:05 PM

Iowa goes to Iowa St. to continue the Cy-Hawk series.
Both teams are not very good right now. So it could be an interestingly bad game. But, as always, this is Iowa St.'s Super Bowl. So they are always way up for the game. A loss wouldnt surprise me.

Logan · 09-09-2013, 06:10 PM

George Schroeder ‏@GeorgeSchroeder

SI announces it will publish "The Dirty Game," a 5-part series on the Oklahoma State football program, beginning at 9 a.m. ET Tuesday.

@GeorgeSchroeder: Re: SI's series on Ok State football, parts are titled: 1. Money. 2. Academics. 3. Drugs. 4. Sex. 5. The Fallout

BishopMVP · 09-09-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

SI.com takes Saban to Texas joke as news | September | 2013

What about Will Muschamp being re-hired as D-Coordinator? I have a feeling he could be available for the right price...

Lathum · 09-09-2013, 09:57 PM

Vegas not impressed with Illinois win, UW 9.5 point favorites.

hoopsguy · 09-09-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Should be a good test for Washington going to Illinois.

I'm just pleased that anyone would say that about playing Illini heading into the third week of this season. Last week was a stunner for U of I football fans.

CU Tiger · 09-09-2013, 10:21 PM

Pshhh..you guys. Saban?
Really?

I thought we were in mbbf mode?

Bill parcels is going to be the next coach.
Bill bellicheck will be his dc.
Chip Kelly is leaving the iggles to be the it OC.
Jennifer Aniston has been retained as recruiting coordinator
And both Harbaugh brothers are going to be position coaches we just don't what positions yet, as dad Harbaugh is also joining the team.

Lathum · 09-10-2013, 06:21 AM

I hear the new Big Tex was designed in the likeness of Saban.

Butter · 09-10-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Marmel

I am going to the game of the week, Wagner at Syracuse.

We just bought tix to the Clemson @ Syracuse game on Oct. 5th, so we'll be up there for that one. Looking forward to my first visit to upstate New York.

Buccaneer · 09-10-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

We just bought tix to the Clemson @ Syracuse game on Oct. 5th, so we'll be up there for that one. Looking forward to my first visit to upstate New York.

Should be a very nice time of year to visit.

Logan · 09-10-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

George Schroeder ‏@GeorgeSchroeder

SI announces it will publish "The Dirty Game," a 5-part series on the Oklahoma State football program, beginning at 9 a.m. ET Tuesday.

@GeorgeSchroeder: Re: SI's series on Ok State football, parts are titled: 1. Money. 2. Academics. 3. Drugs. 4. Sex. 5. The Fallout

Sports Illustrated's series on Oklahoma St. football: The Money - College Football - SI.com

Bunch of accusations from former players who say they got cash. Eh.

Marmel · 09-10-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

We just bought tix to the Clemson @ Syracuse game on Oct. 5th, so we'll be up there for that one. Looking forward to my first visit to upstate New York.

Have fun! At least the game I am going to this weekend will bit more competative that the Clemson one.

panerd · 09-10-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Sports Illustrated's series on Oklahoma St. football: The Money - College Football - SI.com

Bunch of accusations from former players who say they got cash. Eh.

You had to figure that T. Boone Pickens money was going somewhere.

nilodor · 09-10-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by panerd

You had to figure that T. Boone Pickens money was going somewhere.

Funny enough he seems like the only one not implicated in the story.

larrymcg421 · 09-10-2013, 02:39 PM

Can't wait to see what massive sanctions will be placed on Oklahoma State in 2017.

sterlingice · 09-10-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Can't wait to see what massive sanctions will be placed on Oklahoma State in 2017.

I'd be worried if I were Tulsa. Sounds like they'll lose 10 scholarships to go with Boise State's 4.

SI

cartman · 09-10-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I'd be worried if I were Tulsa. Sounds like they'll lose 10 scholarships to go with Boise State's 4.

SI

Probably Oral Roberts University will get docked as well, since they are close by and should have shared their moral compass with the Cowboys.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-10-2013, 03:25 PM

Coach Pinkel keeps stoking the fire in his visit to KC today......

Mizzou’s Gary Pinkel: Playing KU at Arrowhead early in season would be ‘ideal’ - KansasCity.com

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-10-2013, 07:54 PM

dola

Really good read from Doug Gottlieb on the Manziel situation

On Manziel, Time magazine, and entitlement among college players - CBSSports.com

Lathum · 09-10-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

dola

Really good read from Doug Gottlieb on the Manziel situation

On Manziel, Time magazine, and entitlement among college players - CBSSports.com

surprisingly good read.

tarcone · 09-10-2013, 09:06 PM

I laugh at the Tulsa, Oral Roberts joke. Only because it is so true.

Every time I see a major program in trouble, I point to a small program that will take the fall.

miami_fan · 09-11-2013, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Can't wait to see what massive sanctions will be placed on Oklahoma State in 2017.

Whatever they get will just be the starting for when the NCAA completes the University of Miami investigation later on that year.

RainMaker · 09-11-2013, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

dola

Really good read from Doug Gottlieb on the Manziel situation

On Manziel, Time magazine, and entitlement among college players - CBSSports.com

Quite selfish of Manziel to earn millions for the school, conference, and major networks and only get his tuition paid in return.

TroyF · 09-11-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Quite selfish of Manziel to earn millions for the school, conference, and major networks and only get his tuition paid in return.

Is that all you got from that? I think the NCAA is just below pond scum in the grand scheme of things, but that was a well written article. I still believe the star players are entitled to more, but that article deserves a little more than a quick dismissal imho.

FWIW the article explains that tuition is only the start of what the athlete gets.

MacroGuru · 09-11-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Quite selfish of Manziel to earn millions for the school, conference, and major networks and only get his tuition paid in return.

I didn't read just tuition...The following is one of the reasons why I am against college athletes being paid.

"Once you're there, your scholarship is a contract that binds you to your school. One side of the deal is this: we pick up everything. All you have to do is show up, keep your grades at a marginal level, and you can be part of the most exclusive club on campus. You will be trained in both your sport and your post-athletics career path. If you begin grad school while you are eligible, guess who picks up the tab? Not you. Many scholarship football players are on campus for five years, during which time they receive free tutoring, the best counseling, priority enrollment into certain classes, new textbooks, the best dorms and meals, in addition to the training, coaching, and essentially work experience you can gain in your sport. Additionally, the NCAA essentially allows student-athletes who leave to return and get their degree on a full grant-in-aid at any time. Does this sound like a good deal so far?"

HomerSimpson98 · 09-11-2013, 08:18 AM

Great article and thanks for the link. Glad to see something like this written, especially from an ex-athlete. If anyone has ever seen the chow hall and what it servers at an athletics dorm, you'd know that there is more than just books and tuition. Tutoring too. Its almost impossible to fail with that kind of help.

Also didnt know about Gottleib and ND. Wow. Theft? That was surprising.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-11-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HomerSimpson98

Great article and thanks for the link. Glad to see something like this written, especially from an ex-athlete. If anyone has ever seen the chow hall and what it servers at an athletics dorm, you'd know that there is more than just books and tuition. Tutoring too. Its almost impossible to fail with that kind of help.

Also didnt know about Gottleib and ND. Wow. Theft? That was surprising.

He was hammered at every away arena in the Big 12 for the rest of his time in college. The signs and chants were usually quite creative.

Kodos · 09-11-2013, 08:32 AM

He was the team leader in steals!

Dr. Sak · 09-11-2013, 09:12 AM

I get to work my first Division 1 football game Saturday...pretty excited about that one.

Logan · 09-11-2013, 09:42 AM

Awesome! Looking forward to the report back.

cartman · 09-11-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I get to work my first Division 1 football game Saturday...pretty excited about that one.

Probably the only person here more excited than you about this is TroyF

Kodos · 09-11-2013, 09:45 AM

Congratulations!

JPhillips · 09-11-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I get to work my first Division 1 football game Saturday...pretty excited about that one.

Is it too early to say you're blind and stupid?

Congrats!

sterlingice · 09-11-2013, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I get to work my first Division 1 football game Saturday...pretty excited about that one.

Which game?

SI

sterlingice · 09-11-2013, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

dola

Really good read from Doug Gottlieb on the Manziel situation

On Manziel, Time magazine, and entitlement among college players - CBSSports.com

Good read.

Gottlieb can certainly be obnoxious. But I think he's a good college hoops Xs and Os guy and can do a good job of communicating "insider" stuff like this.

SI

Logan · 09-11-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Which game?

SI

I could be making this up but I think Sak has said in the past that he's not supposed to mention specifics until gameday.

Lathum · 09-11-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I get to work my first Division 1 football game Saturday...pretty excited about that one.

That is amazing!

So glad to see your hard work pay off!

Are you allowed to tell us which game?

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	/MBBF mode My sources tell me that there is a flight plan already filed for a plane to bring Saban to Texas on Friday. It is pretty much a done deal at this point that he will be the next head coach at Texas. He's going to throw out the first pitch at the Rangers game on Sunday as well for his "Welcome to Texas" moment. __________________ 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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09-09-2013, 02:01 PM	#2
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Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Did you start this thread for fear cartman never wants to post again?

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Should be a good test for Washington going to Illinois.

09-09-2013, 04:20 PM	#12
HomerSimpson98 High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cowtown, TX	Heard the same thing. As soon as its official on Friday night, Johnny Football will de-commit from A&M and be in the starting lineup vs. Ole Miss on Saturday for his really, really favorite school. Texas beats Ole Miss by 90 on their way to an improbable National Championship, their first of 50 straight.

09-09-2013, 06:10 PM	#16
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	George Schroeder ‏@GeorgeSchroeder SI announces it will publish "The Dirty Game," a 5-part series on the Oklahoma State football program, beginning at 9 a.m. ET Tuesday. @GeorgeSchroeder: Re: SI's series on Ok State football, parts are titled: 1. Money. 2. Academics. 3. Drugs. 4. Sex. 5. The Fallout

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Vegas not impressed with Illinois win, UW 9.5 point favorites.

09-09-2013, 10:21 PM	#20
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Pshhh..you guys. Saban? Really? I thought we were in mbbf mode? Bill parcels is going to be the next coach. Bill bellicheck will be his dc. Chip Kelly is leaving the iggles to be the it OC. Jennifer Aniston has been retained as recruiting coordinator And both Harbaugh brothers are going to be position coaches we just don't what positions yet, as dad Harbaugh is also joining the team.

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I hear the new Big Tex was designed in the likeness of Saban.

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09-10-2013, 07:54 PM	#32
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	dola Really good read from Doug Gottlieb on the Manziel situation On Manziel, Time magazine, and entitlement among college players - CBSSports.com

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HomerSimpson98 High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cowtown, TX	Great article and thanks for the link. Glad to see something like this written, especially from an ex-athlete. If anyone has ever seen the chow hall and what it servers at an athletics dorm, you'd know that there is more than just books and tuition. Tutoring too. Its almost impossible to fail with that kind of help. Also didnt know about Gottleib and ND. Wow. Theft? That was surprising.

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