2023 College football thread - That's A Wrap (8 Viewers)

[timschochet]

It didn’t take Dante Moore very long to show that he should be the starter at UCLA…just leave him in Chip.

Chip goes back to Garber for 2 more drives, nothing doing. Moore comes back in and throws another TD.

 

[Osaurus]

Didn’t see WY beating TT ever, but very happy they did. Naturally the sentiment is TT lost another season opener, but screw that. WY came back and took advantage of some TT bad play. Glad to see the Pokes getting some national coverage for a change.

 

[Tom Servo]

I went to photograph my alma mater Grove City College today. They beat their rival Westminster 17-7 to break a 2 game losing streak against the Titans.

O/U 500 fans in the stands?

Nah. A couple of thousand. Free admission plus a winning team does wonders. They got a parent group that behind this team. And they’ve been to bowl games the last three years. These aren’t our Wolverines.

 

[Tom Servo]

Wyoming water girl popping a zit was a shot I didn’t need.

Guaranteed Barstool has the screenshot of this.

 

[need2know]

Bama looked great

 

[culdeus]

At what point does Baylor panic? They had one ok year with Rhule's seniors since he left and has been bad to awful since. They are on the hook for some half billion in facility improvements they intended to fund with XII money that is anything but certain in this environment.

 

[culdeus]

Felt the TV product was in the wrong direction. The end of the CU TCU game being a prime example of how willing TV is to drag out games.

Why is the play clock still 45 seconds?

 

[Jayrod]

Felt the TV product was in the wrong direction. The end of the CU TCU game being a prime example of how willing TV is to drag out games.

Why is the play clock still 45 seconds?

It's 40 seconds, but usually starts as soon as the previous play is over... whether it was a 2 yd run up the middle or an 80 yd pass play.

Some plays run a 25 second play clock, but the game clock is stopped usually.

 

[The Commish]

Felt the TV product was in the wrong direction. The end of the CU TCU game being a prime example of how willing TV is to drag out games.

Why is the play clock still 45 seconds?

Its not

 

[Jayrod]

Because the ND kick returner got wiped out with a helmet hit and no call, then an ND player got ejected for an inadvertent helmet hit on a tackle to a runner

These refs in the Middle Tennessee vs Alabama game have a bright future in the NFL. Terrible targeting call on the punt return.

:howling at the moon:

Anybody have a link of video clips of these hits? I'd love to see them but my interweb searches have been fruitless.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I went to photograph my alma mater Grove City College today. They beat their rival Westminster 17-7 to break a 2 game losing streak against the Titans.

O/U 500 fans in the stands?

Nah. A couple of thousand. Free admission plus a winning team does wonders. They got a parent group that behind this team. And they’ve been to bowl games the last three years. These aren’t our Wolverines.

Well, I was there the same time as RJ Bowers, so there was definitely a bit of interest then. But yeah, even then it was more of an afterthought. Cool that it’s becoming something.

 

[culdeus]

Felt the TV product was in the wrong direction. The end of the CU TCU game being a prime example of how willing TV is to drag out games.

Why is the play clock still 45 seconds?

It's 40 seconds, but usually starts as soon as the previous play is over... whether it was a 2 yd run up the middle or an 80 yd pass play.

Some plays run a 25 second play clock, but the game clock is stopped usually.

Feel like these rules were put in mostly to help Alabama and make more money. In no particular order

 

[massraider]

Coach Prime Kills Me

I have no doubt that the writers at this press conference are thrilled that Coach Prime read all their stuff, and wants to discuss it with them right now.

By the way, the reporter was Ed Werder. I am kind of guessing this goes back to Dallas Cowboys days.

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

This Edwards kid is a true freshman Prime swiped from Notre Dame, and he looks like he's ready for The Show.

I thought I heard Prime say this in the post-game interview and had to look it up... He coached Edwards starting at 5yo. Full circle here.

Inside Dylan Edwards commitment to Deion Sanders at Colorado: 'Nobody is safe'

Edwards, who decommitted from Notre Dame, will be the Buffaloes' first four-star signee since the Class of 2020.

theathletic.com

 

[Capella]

At what point does Baylor panic? They had one ok year with Rhule's seniors since he left and has been bad to awful since. They are on the hook for some half billion in facility improvements they intended to fund with XII money that is anything but certain in this environment.

I think the Big XII is locked in. Nobody above them wants any of those schools and nobody below them exists anymore.

 

[General Malaise]

Pac12 about to go undefeated as week 1 comes to an end. A shame they couldn't figure things out.

 

[facook]

Beavs with a very solid win. Good for the Pac.

Settling in to enjoy this nightcap. Travis looks sharp.

 

[GregR]

Really? Advertisements on the field goal netting?

*rolls eyes in digust*

 

[The Commish]

Really? Advertisements on the field goal netting?

*rolls eyes in digust*

Allstate has been doing that for decades.

 

[Jayded]

Wow Daniels better remember he’s 160 lbs before he thinks hurdling in a football game is a good idea for him.

 

[GregR]

Really? Advertisements on the field goal netting?

*rolls eyes in digust*

Allstate has been doing that for decades.

Guess it never jumped out like a bunch of drink cans do.

 

[The Commish]

Yikes

 

[facook]

Beavs with a very solid win. Good for the Pac.

Settling in to enjoy this nightcap. Travis looks sharp.

ugh

 

[Doug B]

Does Fla State have anything more to throw at LSU? The Seminoles have landed several haymakers and have had multiple positive momentum shifts … but still trail by seven.

LSU offense struggling hard, having to resort to Daniels taking off from jump. Let’s see if that gets them any room to work vs the Seminoles’ stingy D.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

MSU gonna really miss Keon Coleman. Kid is legit.

 

[Capella]

Does Fla State have anything more to throw at LSU? The Seminoles have landed several haymakers and have had multiple positive momentum shifts … but still trail by seven.

LSU offense struggling hard, having to resort to Daniels taking off from jump. Let’s see if that gets them any room to work vs the Seminoles’ stingy D.

Lsu is the better team imo - their dline is mailing the Noles oline - but game is tied.

 

[Doug B]

Does Fla State have anything more to throw at LSU? The Seminoles have landed several haymakers and have had multiple positive momentum shifts … but still trail by seven.

LSU offense struggling hard, having to resort to Daniels taking off from jump. Let’s see if that gets them any room to work vs the Seminoles’ stingy D.

Lsu is the better team imo - their dline is mailing the Noles oline - but game is tied.

Now LSU’s knees are buckling. Lacy’s drop was the dagger.

Fla St should not hand off the rest of the game. Make LSU show they can stop the pass ( tonight, they can’t).

 

[Doug B]

Lord … where are the hands tonight?

 

[Doug B]

Ovah!

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Amazing what a solid QB throwing to him and a competent OC game planning to Coleman can produce. Dude was wasted in his time at MSU. GL to him this season. Can’t wait to watch him continue to blow up at FLA STATE. Enjoy Capella

 

[Manster]

Pac12 about to go undefeated as week 1 comes to an end. A shame they couldn't figure things out.

Pac 12 is stronger top, to bottom, than it's been in years. I'm going to try to enjoy the last ride of the conference (as it's currently constructed) but it's such ********. I just wish there was a way to stand against the networks.....the TV contracts are destroying college athletics.

 

[Jayded]

Brian Kelly ladies and gentlemen.

 

[The Commish]

Folks in town for the game get an additional treat of a rocket launch tonight

 

[The Commish]

If the boosters come back to Cape Canav theyll get a good "boom"

 

[Doug B]

Brian Kelly ladies and gentlemen.

Maybe … but he didn’t drop back-breaking passes tonight.

 

[Capella]

(Does tomahawk chop in living room)




lol I had tickets and a hotel for this game and months ago my wife asked if today’s date was good for a baby shower and I said sure! There is no college football on Sunday and the nfl doesn’t start till next week. Whoops! Always write stuff down when you get old you all.

 

[Jayded]

Brian Kelly ladies and gentlemen.

Maybe … but he didn’t drop back-breaking passes tonight.

Lack of concern about practicing special teams. Short yardage runs repeatedly stuffed. Zero halftime adjustments. Fourth down pass plays short of the sticks. Lobbing it all over the yard…

It’s like Brian Kelly bingo tonight. This is exactly who he’s been for years. I like LSU but cannot root for that guy. LSU will be better the day they jettison him.

 

[Doug B]

Does Fla State have anything more to throw at LSU? The Seminoles have landed several haymakers and have had multiple positive momentum shifts … but still trail by seven.

38-10 FSU after I posted this

 

[Capella]

That was awesome. FSU has been through the gutter these last 6 years and to see them lay waste to an awesome sec team like that felt great.

It is good when your team is good imo

 

[Tom Servo]

Felt the TV product was in the wrong direction. The end of the CU TCU game being a prime example of how willing TV is to drag out games.

Why is the play clock still 45 seconds?

Pun intended?

 

[Tom Servo]

I went to photograph my alma mater Grove City College today. They beat their rival Westminster 17-7 to break a 2 game losing streak against the Titans.

O/U 500 fans in the stands?

Nah. A couple of thousand. Free admission plus a winning team does wonders. They got a parent group that behind this team. And they’ve been to bowl games the last three years. These aren’t our Wolverines.

Well, I was there the same time as RJ Bowers, so there was definitely a bit of interest then. But yeah, even then it was more of an afterthought. Cool that it’s becoming something.

Wait until you see President McNulty leading the student section in a singing of Sweet Caroline at the end of the third quarter.

 

[psychobillies]

That was awesome. FSU has been through the gutter these last 6 years and to see them lay waste to an awesome sec team like that felt great.

It is good when your team is good imo

I hate football

 

[psychobillies]

FSU looked good. I can complain about some of the stuff LSU was or wasn't doing, but they just ran into a buzz saw.

 

[Doug B]

FSU looked good. I can complain about some of the stuff LSU was or wasn't doing, but they just ran into a buzz saw.

I thought LSU was showing a lot of resiliency in the first half -- Fla State was succeeding on several different fronts, but throughout the first half could not get out in front on the scoreboard.

The second half was a whole different story. On another board, someone pointed out that Fla State started spying Daniels so that he couldn't just run free for first downs out of every passing formation (which was basically LSU's second-quarter offense). Yes, using a spy compromised Fla State's pass coverage, giving them one less man to match up with. No, LSU's WRs could not capitalize. Dudes were running free in the Seminoles' secondary, but if you can't catch ... being wide open doesn't mean much.

 

[psychobillies]

FSU looked good. I can complain about some of the stuff LSU was or wasn't doing, but they just ran into a buzz saw.

I thought LSU was showing a lot of resiliency in the first half -- Fla State was succeeding on several different fronts, but throughout the first half could not get out in front on the scoreboard.

The second half was a whole different story. On another board, someone pointed out that Fla State started spying Daniels so that he couldn't just run free for first downs out of every passing formation (which was basically LSU's second-quarter offense). Yes, using a spy compromised Fla State's pass coverage, giving them one less man to match up with. No, LSU's WRs could not capitalize. Dudes were running free in the Seminoles' secondary, but if you can't catch ... being wide open doesn't mean much.

I thought Daniels was hesitant to throw downfield again. I expected to see him improve in that area. He's good at it when he does it, but he plays scared. I haven't been able to bring myself to go read the LSU boards yet, but I imagine the Nussmier guys are going nuts.

 

[psychobillies]

And they completely neutered Perkins. Barely used him as a pass rusher, and he looked lost on a lot of plays.

 

[Doug B]

Daniel’s did fine making the right throws. LSU’s WRs couldn’t catch the balls.

As out of hand as the score got, the game really came down to four plays that LSU failed to make — the two missed 4th down conversions in the first half and the two dropped passes in the third quarter. The complexion of the ballgame, of course, changes drastically if LSU had gotten up by two TDS in the first half — which was in their grasp.

 

[ragincajun]

Kick the 2 field goals early in the game! Still FSU was the better team tonight.

 

[massraider]

That was awesome. FSU has been through the gutter these last 6 years and to see them lay waste to an awesome sec team like that felt great.

It is good when your team is good imo

Teams are going to have some serious problems with those two small forwards playing WR for FSU.

I don't really know what the plan would be, not like everyone can roll out two 6'3" CBs.

 

[Nemesis]

I was at the FSU-LSU game last night. Stadium was packed & ~70% FSU based. Rocket launch was cool as we could see it from our seats.

Refs were absolutely horrible in the 1st half.

This game was all about making the correct halftime adjustments. FSU defense came ready to play.

Wonder how far up the rankings we go. Especially considering this was the only Week 1 ranked matchup of the wkend.