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Sorry, doesn't mean I want a playoff.News flash. Everyone take note of the above!!!
The Commish
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The Commish
Footballguy
I think you guys are getting way too worked up over this. It's a pre-season poll. There is almost nothing but guess-work to base them on. I've identified some concrete evidence that should have had at least some affect on the AP poll. But it didn't. We're still talking about pre-season polls. Once the games start, the polls will start to take shape based upon actual game results. At best, this is an argument for not having pre-season polls or maybe even polls before October because pre-season rankings do have some affect on movement during the season. It's not an argument to do away with polls completely or not to use them in determining who plays in the NCG or whatever silly little playoff develops.
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Yeah...not close to worked up over here. Just glad folks like you who called folks like me names for saying the preseason polls were worthless are coming around.I think you guys are getting way too worked up over this. It's a pre-season poll. There is almost nothing but guess-work to base them on. I've identified some concrete evidence that should have had at least some affect on the AP poll. But it didn't. We're still talking about pre-season polls. Once the games start, the polls will start to take shape based upon actual game results. At best, this is an argument for not having pre-season polls or maybe even polls before October because pre-season rankings do have some affect on movement during the season. It's not an argument to do away with polls completely or not to use them in determining who plays in the NCG or whatever silly little playoff develops.
Link?I've always thought they were silly. How can anyone rank teams before games are played?Yeah...not close to worked up over here. Just glad folks like you who called folks like me names for saying the preseason polls were worthless are coming around.I think you guys are getting way too worked up over this. It's a pre-season poll. There is almost nothing but guess-work to base them on. I've identified some concrete evidence that should have had at least some affect on the AP poll. But it didn't. We're still talking about pre-season polls. Once the games start, the polls will start to take shape based upon actual game results. At best, this is an argument for not having pre-season polls or maybe even polls before October because pre-season rankings do have some affect on movement during the season. It's not an argument to do away with polls completely or not to use them in determining who plays in the NCG or whatever silly little playoff develops.
The Commish
Footballguy
So how hurt is Lacy?
The Commish
Footballguy
I don't know the reliable boards. That's why I was asking here.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
This one is reliable?
The Commish
Footballguy
In comparison to the honk laden boards, yes. We have some very knowledgeable Alabama fans here. Do you disagree?
Mile High
Footballguy
WAC drops football
The Western Athletic Conference is forging ahead in its battle for survival with the realization that it will not be a football conference after this season.
Commissioner Jeff Hurd said Monday the emphasis has turned to finding the number of conference institutions to retain NCAA Division I recognition as a non-football league. The University of Denver joins the WAC for the upcoming seasons as a non-football member.
"I think that sometime in late July it became apparent that it was unlikely we could continue with football," Hurd said. "We looked at every option we could think of. With the geography we have in terms of schools, it presents a challenge."
Hurd said challenges remain for the WAC to continue, even as a non-football conference. It must add two to three new members for the 2013-14 school year in order to have the necessary seven for NCAA recognition. He said an answer could be coming as early as September.
"If we can't get enough league members, we can't operate as a conference," Hurd said. "We're going to do everything possible to avoid that. There aren't any obvious answers out there."
DU athletic director Peg Bradley-Doppes wasn't available for comment on what DU's future might hold after the upcoming year. The Pioneers are competing in men's and women's basketball, golf and tennis, and women's soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, swimming and diving.
Football had become a losing battle for the WAC in the past few years, as the conference went through upheaval. The WAC previously lost Boise State, Nevada, Fresno State and Hawaii. San Jose State, Utah State, Louisiana Tech and Texas-San Antonio are leaving after the upcoming school year.
Seven schools — Idaho, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State, San Jose State, Texas State, Utah State and the University of Texas at San Antonio — will compete in the WAC's final football season.
The Western Athletic Conference is forging ahead in its battle for survival with the realization that it will not be a football conference after this season.
Commissioner Jeff Hurd said Monday the emphasis has turned to finding the number of conference institutions to retain NCAA Division I recognition as a non-football league. The University of Denver joins the WAC for the upcoming seasons as a non-football member.
"I think that sometime in late July it became apparent that it was unlikely we could continue with football," Hurd said. "We looked at every option we could think of. With the geography we have in terms of schools, it presents a challenge."
Hurd said challenges remain for the WAC to continue, even as a non-football conference. It must add two to three new members for the 2013-14 school year in order to have the necessary seven for NCAA recognition. He said an answer could be coming as early as September.
"If we can't get enough league members, we can't operate as a conference," Hurd said. "We're going to do everything possible to avoid that. There aren't any obvious answers out there."
DU athletic director Peg Bradley-Doppes wasn't available for comment on what DU's future might hold after the upcoming year. The Pioneers are competing in men's and women's basketball, golf and tennis, and women's soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, swimming and diving.
Football had become a losing battle for the WAC in the past few years, as the conference went through upheaval. The WAC previously lost Boise State, Nevada, Fresno State and Hawaii. San Jose State, Utah State, Louisiana Tech and Texas-San Antonio are leaving after the upcoming school year.
Seven schools — Idaho, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State, San Jose State, Texas State, Utah State and the University of Texas at San Antonio — will compete in the WAC's final football season.
The Commish
Footballguy
Not an insider, so can you let me in on the punch line?'gump said:
The Commish
Footballguy
Thank you sir...I kinda wanted to see Dee Hart. See what Michigan lost out on.
gump
Footballguy
Oklahoma kindergartener forced to turn Michigan shirt inside-out at school:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/oklahoma-youngster-forced-turn-michigan-shirt-inside-school-165451638--ncaaf.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/oklahoma-youngster-forced-turn-michigan-shirt-inside-school-165451638--ncaaf.html
The Commish
Footballguy
Brandon caught wind of this and has invited the family to a game complete with Michigan T-Shirts and some time on the big screen
B-Deep
Footballguy
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/michigan-ad-supports-oklahoma-youngster-banned-wearing-michigan-171527708--ncaaf.htmlCooper Barton, the 5-year-old elementary schooler from Oklahoma, who was forced to turn his Michigan shirt inside out at school because of a dress code violation, captured the attention of many, including Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon, when his story went viral Tuesday."There is a regulation in the Oklahoma school system that if it isn't a university of Oklahoma shirt, you can't wear it," Brandon said while meeting with the media Wednesday. "What a bunch of crap, right?"So Brandon decided to invite Barton and his family to a Michigan game and Brandon said the university will put them on the video board to acknowledge them as loyal fans.But Brandon also had one other surprise.He said after hearing the story, he went to the M Den, the official merchandise retailer for Michigan athletics, and asked the store to make a special T-shirt for Barton. The T-shirt is a typical blue and maize Michigan football shirt, not unlike the one Barton was sporting to school that day, but when it's turned inside out, the word Michigan still appears on the chest.When Brandon demonstrated the shirt, he got several laughs and a round of applause as he shouted: "So, the hell with those people!" as he tossed the shirt into the crowd.What a great response by Michigan. They could have ignored the story or even reached out to the family quietly, but I like the fact that Brandon made a big deal about it. We all know dress codes are in place for a reason, but restricting non-offensive athletic apparel that doesn't represent one of the state's schools is kind of ridiculous, especially when we're talking about a 5-year-old.Congratulations young Cooper Barton, you are now a Michigan cult hero.Brandon caught wind of this and has invited the family to a game complete with Michigan T-Shirts and some time on the big screen
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The Commish
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http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/michigan-ad-supports-oklahoma-youngster-banned-wearing-michigan-171527708--ncaaf.htmlCooper Barton, the 5-year-old elementary schooler from Oklahoma, who was forced to turn his Michigan shirt inside out at school because of a dress code violation, captured the attention of many, including Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon, when his story went viral Tuesday."There is a regulation in the Oklahoma school system that if it isn't a university of Oklahoma shirt, you can't wear it," Brandon said while meeting with the media Wednesday. "What a bunch of crap, right?"So Brandon decided to invite Barton and his family to a Michigan game and Brandon said the university will put them on the video board to acknowledge them as loyal fans.But Brandon also had one other surprise.He said after hearing the story, he went to the M Den, the official merchandise retailer for Michigan athletics, and asked the store to make a special T-shirt for Barton. The T-shirt is a typical blue and maize Michigan football shirt, not unlike the one Barton was sporting to school that day, but when it's turned inside out, the word Michigan still appears on the chest.When Brandon demonstrated the shirt, he got several laughs and a round of applause as he shouted: "So, the hell with those people!" as he tossed the shirt into the crowd.What a great response by Michigan. They could have ignored the story or even reached out to the family quietly, but I like the fact that Brandon made a big deal about it. We all know dress codes are in place for a reason, but restricting non-offensive athletic apparel that doesn't represent one of the state's schools is kind of ridiculous, especially when we're talking about a 5-year-old.Congratulations young Cooper Barton, you are now a Michigan cult hero.Brandon caught wind of this and has invited the family to a game complete with Michigan T-Shirts and some time on the big screen
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
No wonder the school systems suck so badly. You would think they have better things to worry about than legislate others to be fanboys of their team.
Moe.
Footballguy
Well obviously that's not what they are legislating. Any time you put rules in writing you are going to have situations where the rule is technically violated even though it has nothing to do with the reason for the rule. The problem is the lack of situational awareness on the part of the administrators/teachers. Heaven forbid they be a little flexible. Looks like it worked out just fine for the kid though, so that's good.
How do we know this kid isn't a tiny crip in training?
The Commish
Footballguy
Something about this doesn't sit right with me but I suspect since it's ND, it's probably nothing. 
When you're mediocre at football you have to try gimmicky thingsSomething about this doesn't sit right with me but I suspect since it's ND, it's probably nothing.
The Commish
Footballguy
gump
Footballguy
Now AU's preseason AA center has been arrested and suspended:http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2012/08/auburns_gene_chizik_suspends_c.html#incart_flyout_sports
gump
Footballguy
University of Alabama junior running back Eddie Lacy had some good news for fans Monday afternoon regarding his injuries: The turf toe that limited him last season hasn’t been bothering him. “Nagging injury, but nothing series at all, “ he said. Lacy did more each day in practice last week, but coaches were obviously trying not to rush him and risk aggravating one of the injuries. Although Alabama had not released a depth chart as of Monday afternoon he’s expected to start Saturday’s game against Michigan at Cowboys Stadium. “Eddie looks good,” junior quarterback A.J. McCarron said. “I don't think his toe is bothering him at all. If it is, I can't tell. He's cutting fast. He looks light on his feet. He's picking up blitzes really well. We're going to need Eddie to play well on Saturday for us to be successful.”
While Lacy had 674 rushing yards on 95 carries (7.1 average) last season, he’s in place to be the primary ball carrier but not approach Trent Richardson’s 283 attempts in 2011 due to the Crimson Tide’s depth. Even Lacy said that it’s this team’s biggest strength.
“I’d like to carry it as many times as coach calls my number,” Lacy said when asked if he’d like 25 attempts against the Wolverines.
The Commish
Footballguy
I suspect Michigan will sellout to stop the run in this game. It's their only shot at keeping it close. That leaves a true sophomore in Countess one on one most of the game, but I don't know what the WR talent is at Alabama this year. I predict a 14-17 point win for Alabama unfortunately. If the Robinson that showed up in the OSU game shows up in this game, they have a chance. He can't throw up the lame ducks off his back foot in this game or they'll have 3-4 INTs. Not having Fitz (though no official word out yet, I expect Hoke to bench him) will magnify the reliance on Robinson. It does excite me to maybe get a glimpse of Rawls though. I really want to see if they can get this kid on track.
GeauxTigers
Footballguy
What's the spread on the Michigan/Bama game? I can't wait to watch that one. Should be a good one.
gump
Footballguy
Maze and Hanks left from last years WR group, but they didn't do much last year and some of the young guys got plenty of experience...including soph Norwood (78 yards in BCS Champ game) and Bell (2 TDs vs Tennessee). There is a true freshman getting a lot of hype...Amari Cooper....but not sure how much PT he gets, as there is a turf toe issue.The biggest loss in the passing game is probably TE Brad Smelley...he and AJ had good chemistry. Michael Williams is big and talented though.
When LSU stuffed the run in the BCS, we went to a lot of empty backfields putting the onus on McCarron to find a good matchup to throw at...mostly short stuff, but a few over the top. There is a new OC this year too though.
The Commish
Footballguy
Oddly enough, I suspect the Michigan offensive plan to be very similar. They'll run some draws, QB draws to slow down the blitz, then rely on dink and dunk from Robinson. Fortunately, he's good at that stuff....long ball, not so much. I just wish it was a year or two from now with more horses in the defensive cupboards.
Raider Nation
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Slideshow of some new helmets/jerseys for CFB 2012.
http://www.lostlettermen.com/slideshow/grading-cfb-new-2012-uniforms/#1
Some of these are beyond hideous, but I like Central Michigan's look a lot.
http://www.lostlettermen.com/slideshow/grading-cfb-new-2012-uniforms/#1
Some of these are beyond hideous, but I like Central Michigan's look a lot.
wadegarrett
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36th Chamber
Footballguy
Bama -14
Northwestern and Nebraska both look very cool. I like the App State logo too.
gump
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The Commish
Footballguy
Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class?? 
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
roadkill1292
Footballguy
SEC fans won't get this.Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
BigJohn
Footballguy
Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
Yes, this is completely respresentative of both entire fanbases.
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If you say so.Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
Isnt this sort of like the Republicans/Democrats BS of one group being worse than the other? IOW....UM is no better than OSU or LSU...If you say so.Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
BigJohn
Footballguy
If you say so.Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
The Commish
Footballguy
I only see fans from a few fan bases making these tasteless t-shirts.Isnt this sort of like the Republicans/Democrats BS of one group being worse than the other? IOW....UM is no better than OSU or LSU...If you say so.Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
I'm not sure what this has to do with politics though....just poor taste.
wadegarrett
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Hi guyI only see fans from a few fan bases making these tasteless t-shirts.Isnt this sort of like the Republicans/Democrats BS of one group being worse than the other? IOW....UM is no better than OSU or LSU...If you say so.Stay Classy LSU and perhaps force folks down there to take an english class??
OSU fans not to be outdone At least their grammar was correct??
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