A little shetland pony or something should be enough, maybe a greyhound or two. OU isn't that great.Not sure OSU has the horses to keep up this year. A Baylor rematch would be interesting, but their mental stability might be in question after what happened last week.
Pre-BCS (all games played on New Year's Day):Remember the Cotton and Peach were not part of the BCS then so they are excluded. Also no Big East now so I will put in highest rated group of 5.
Sugar (National Title): #1 LSU vs #2 OSU
Orange: #3 Clemson (ACC) vs #17 Cincinnati
Rose: #6 Oregon (Pac) vs #9 Penn State (BIG)
Fiesta: #8 Oklahoma vs #4 Georgia (highest at-large)
so there ya go. Clemson gets screwed. Orange is gross Fiesta and Rose get two great games that are completely meaningless.
No chance this year. In Spring who knows...Mac will be the returning Senior, Taulia will have another year, and a very highly touted QB from Cali will arrive in January. Taulia had a lot of interest from LSU too, so some are predicting a transfer. He's definitely not at his brother's level though.Bama fans, any chance Taulia takes over as the starter? Looks like he's played 2 games. If he's half as dynamic as his brother I didn't know if Bama would try to use that for style points. Or is it settled that he will redshirt if possible?
I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but a majority of the games over the last few years have been closer than expected.PSU is going to get absolutely creamed on Saturday.
What an idiot@TimBrando
If Bama and OU wind up in the Sugar Bowl, I’ve got the over/under at 8 Star players opting out to prepare for the Draft. That’s what “Who’s In” has perpetuated for the modern day internet athlete!
Honestly don't have an answer to this.Don't disagree at all but take someone like that tackle from Iowa that is projected to go top 5-10. Why would he be playing at all in November? These games are meaningless too not just the non-playoff bowl games.
Absolutely true.These meaningless bowl games are more meaningless by the year because of this very reason.
Because back then, men were men and the idea of bailing on your team was unconscionable. Players bought into the idea of TEAM first.Absolutely true.
Just rewinding the tape a few decades ... I wonder why sitting out bowl games wasn't a thing back in the 1980s and 1990s? There were certainly plenty of guys with NFL futures playing in meaningless bowl games. For instance, was there a good reason, in retrospect for Barry Sanders to play in the 1988 Holiday Bowl? To stay in long enough to amass 222 yards and 5 TDs in a 62-14 rout? That almost certainly wouldn't happen today.
I know that in absolute terms, the money is bigger today. But still ... $500 K a year set you up very nicely 30 years ago.
There seems to be a balance somewhere. Would NFL teams hold it against a Top-5 draft prospect who purposefully sat out their last college season? Let's say Tua Tagovailoa withdrew from Alabama after this past spring semester. He announces that he will go to Nike headquarters (or wherever) and train privately to prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft.Honestly don't have an answer to this.Don't disagree at all but take someone like that tackle from Iowa that is projected to go top 5-10. Why would he be playing at all in November? These games are meaningless too not just the non-playoff bowl games.
They don’t care at all. He had enough tape to be fine. If they have enough tape on you they’d probably prefer you don’t play.There seems to be a balance somewhere. Would NFL teams hold it against a Top-5 draft prospect who purposefully sat out their last college season? Let's say Tua Tagovailoa withdrew from Alabama after this past spring semester. He announces that he will go to Nike headquarters (or wherever) and train privately to prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft.
Does the NFL go along? Or does the league collectively play the "He's been away from the game too long" card at the 2020 Draft and thus cause Tua to fall far enough to have made the decision to skip college ball in 2019 not worth it?
NFLPA president Eric Winston applauds the moves by Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey as smart financial decisions.There seems to be a balance somewhere. Would NFL teams hold it against a Top-5 draft prospect who purposefully sat out their last college season? Let's say Tua Tagovailoa withdrew from Alabama after this past spring semester. He announces that he will go to Nike headquarters (or wherever) and train privately to prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft.
Does the NFL go along? Or does the league collectively play the "He's been away from the game too long" card at the 2020 Draft and thus cause Tua to fall far enough to have made the decision to skip college ball in 2019 not worth it?
Yep. If this keeps up, Penn State will make a better rival for Ohio State than Michigan.I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but a majority of the games over the last few years have been closer than expected.
It's not sad at all.Because back then, men were men and the idea of bailing on your team was unconscionable. Players bought into the idea of TEAM first.
And, the bowl games meant more back then too. They are meaningless today unless they are the final four. It's sad, but it's the truth.
We do have more wins against you this century than Michigan.Yep. If this keeps up, Penn State will make a better rival for Ohio State than Michigan.
I’m kind of surprised Bo Jackson didn’t get any first place votes.
So do Wisconsin, Purdue, and Michigan State. And Iowa and Illinois have as many as MIchigan.We do have more wins against you this century than Michigan.
B1G team wins over Ohio State since January 1st, 2001
Penn State 5 (2001, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2016)
Wisconsin 4 (2001, 2003, 2004, 2010)
Purdue 4 (2004, 2009, 2011, 2018)
Michigan State 3 (2011, 2013, 2015)
Iowa 2 (2004, 2017)
Illinois 2 (2001, 2007)
Michigan 2 (2003, 2011)
Nebraska 1 (2011)
Northwestern 1 (2004)
Indiana 0
Maryland 0
Minnesota 0
Rutgers 0
You sure you are not an LSU fan? I see lots of potential there.I suspect Steele will actually be the HC, which I don't like at all. I want Gus gone more than worrying about who will replace him though. Check back in 18 months, when I will hate the new guy just as much.
It sure seems that way, unless you are so much better than other teams its crazy. I find the defenses today, especially those from teams with dominate offenses, worry more about creating turnovers than 3 and outs. Thus, they take risks. This makes sense to me to play that style of defense coupled with a dominate offense. If you have a dominate offense, the worst thing for your defense to be would be a bend but dont break style because you end up gassed and useless by the 4th. Plus, if you have a lead and a dominate offense, the other team will have to take more risks on Offense. Thinking Saints 2006. etc. There has to be a mental element to it as well. Regardless, I hate the way LSU is playing defense.I am not certain why ... but doesn't it seem like in football, it's practically impossible to have an elite offense and an elite defense at the same time? I don't know if defenses (when paired with great offenses) get fatigued from having to get back on the field so much and so quickly. LSU seems to play solid defense in the first halves of games, and then let up with 3+ score leads in the second half. The Auburn game would be an exception.
LSU does seemed to get gashed for big yardage more frequently than a good college defense should. But does game context matter? If an opposing offense is doing all of its damage when down 20+ points, and never manage to cut it down to a TD or less (Bama and Auburn excepted) ... what is that opposing offense really accomplishing?
It does take away some style points, though. Given the final score, it doesn't look to casual observers that LSU really handled Alabama decisively, when in fact, LSU did for 30-something minutes of game time -- but then mentally relaxed (IMHO) and "let" a desperate Alabama team score a bunch in the second half. Similar for Ole Miss except that LSU's offense gave the defense a bigger points cushion.
Clemson would be tied for 5th on that list I believe.Politician Spock said:So do Wisconsin, Purdue, and Michigan State. And Iowa and Illinois have as many as MIchigan.
But Penn State is leading the pack. Probably does deserve to be OSU biggest rival in the eyes of graduating high school seniors.
31-0 #NeverForgetClemson would be tied for 5th on that list I believe.
The other game we played was fun too. Sammy Watkins just destroyed them - 16 catches for 227 and a pair of TDs.31-0 #NeverForget
Seeing Ohio State get beat is as much fun as watching Penn State win.The other game we played was fun too. Sammy Watkins just destroyed them - 16 catches for 227 and a pair of TDs.
Meh, who isn't?Clemson would be tied for 5th on that list I believe.
I think there's a chance both Mac and Lia will transfer, assuming Young is as good as reported right out of the gates. I wouldn't think so without seeing such talk from people, and I'm surprised the kind of people saying so... they aren't the kind of people who say that kind of stuff about a kid who hasn't even finished his Senior year. One of them brought up the transfers too. Shocked me and will shock a bunch of people too.No chance this year. In Spring who knows...Mac will be the returning Senior, Taulia will have another year, and a very highly touted QB from Cali will arrive in January. Taulia had a lot of interest from LSU too, so some are predicting a transfer. He's definitely not at his brother's level though.
His competition level and football IQ are really high...and Saban now has shown he’ll play the young QB.I think there's a chance both Mac and Lia will transfer, assuming Young is as good as reported right out of the gates. I wouldn't think so without seeing such talk from people, and I'm surprised the kind of people saying so... they aren't the kind of people who say that kind of stuff about a kid who hasn't even finished his Senior year.
Pave the way for Urb?Please God let this be true. It'd probably be good for both sides to put an end to things.
https://thespun.com/acc/florida-state/florida-state-coaching-search-brian-kelly-interest
Meh.Clemson would be tied for 5th on that list I believe.
Mac (I’m wrong) is a redshirt Soph...2 more years not 1..you’re right will almost definitely leave unless he lights up this finish.I think there's a chance both Mac and Lia will transfer,
I’d take him. Guy made a playoff with freaking Notre Dame. You can’t recruit there. He’d have a chance to win one at FSU.Please God let this be true. It'd probably be good for both sides to put an end to things.
https://thespun.com/acc/florida-state/florida-state-coaching-search-brian-kelly-interest
Notre Dame should just join the ACC.Please God let this be true. It'd probably be good for both sides to put an end to things.
https://thespun.com/acc/florida-state/florida-state-coaching-search-brian-kelly-interest
Next to zero chance the collars accept him back with the trouble that’s surrounded him.gump said:Pave the way for Urb?
ETA: this time of year is crazy
Recruiting isn’t his problem. ND routinely has a top 10 recruiting class yet bounces in and out of the top ten.Capella said:I’d take him. Guy made a playoff with freaking Notre Dame. You can’t recruit there. He’d have a chance to win one at FSU.
And have a ho-hum program guy as your backup, some 4 star that didnt pan out or a project guy.gump said:Mac (I’m wrong) is a redshirt Soph...2 more years not 1..you’re right will almost definitely leave unless he lights up this finish.
The QB cycle now for the top programs...either land a star 18-yr-old or land a star transfer.
Shoulda stayed in the Big12......Jesus that A&M schedule:
Clemson, Bama, Auburn, UGA, LSU
Wow!! That is crazy. I hope he fully recovers.Tua Tagovailoa had no injury insurance for NFL Draft.
Texas A&M was in the Big 12 from 1996 to 2011.Shoulda stayed in the Big12......
Sounds like you DO listen to Finebaum.I don't listen to Finebaum at all but Oregon fans aren't happy with him as he is going off on Mullens being the committee chair and from Oregon. Basically he is already complaining that the only reason Oregon might get in over Alabama is because of Mullens.
Typical SEC honk I know. Still very good chance Oregon or Alabama loses a game in regular season anyways so way premature.
Oregon 247 board.Sounds like you DO listen to Finebaum.
Whacky AM DJs are irrelevant in this. Not sure why you'd even bring it up. Saying Oregon fans "aren't happy with him" makes Oregon fans look dumb. I don't know a single Oregon fan who cares what Finebaum says and I live here. Where are you getting your information?
Tell them GM said "relax, nerds".Oregon 247 board.
Ummm...Paul Finebaum has a sports talk show on Sirius and I think Insaw him on ESPN so he is relavant. My point is he is off his rocker and a straight SEC homer.Tell them GM said "relax, nerds".
Paul Finebaum!
What does Don Imus have to say? Tom Lykes? Can we get Ferrell on the Bench to weigh in here? What is the Fabulous Sports Babe saying?
Lots of conflicting info out there...but the consistent story is Alabama pays as much as anyone to a pool that pays 'policies'. It covers a wide variety of expenses...but not 'loss of value'. Schools typically don't cover that. Alabama would pay a ton if they covered every year for every potential high pick. The player and family are usually responsible, which eventually gets covered with a signing bonus.Tua Tagovailoa had no injury insurance for NFL Draft.
When Tua Tagovailoa went down with a season-ending hip injury, the NFL Draft questions immediately started popping up of where he’d be selected should he enter.
A team will almost certainly take a chance on the Crimson Tide quarterback at some spot in the draft should he choose to enter, but Tagovailoa will pay a price if he falls.
According to Darren Rovell of the Action Network, the insurance provided to him by the University of Alabama did not include a loss-of-value policy.
This means that he would not be able to recoup millions of dollars should he fall from the possible No. 1 overall selection to the mid-to-late first round.
Sources tell Rovell that Tagovailoa only chose to take the coverage that the university gave him. His coverage entitles him to collect if doctors rule he can never play again, as the school purchased permanent total disability insurance for the quarterback. Rovell notes that Tagovailoa taking the school’s policy did not prohibit him to taking loss-of-value insurance out of his own pocket.