Well, Yahoo! hadn't updated the standings as of press time but I DO know I moved up to 12th place with my week's best 12 points. (taking a bow). In other news, not more than one week after TenMoreYearsforJoePa questioned whether his 4 point Week 3 was historically bad (it wasn't), RichRodUsAgain dropped 3 on us.
Best Pick of the Week
Any of you that believed Cal would actually have a pulse against Arizona this weekend.
Worst Pick of the Week
Any of you that believed Notre Dame would actually have a pulse against Stanford.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Week 4 Stuff
The Boise Thing
Yep, Boise State got by their last "true test" this weekend by hanging an extra 13 on Oregon State. Soooo...the Beavers nor the Hokies could help a whole lotta brothers out and end the controversy by simply proving the Broncos don't belong. Maybe they do...but herein lies the problem: the Bronco's marquee wins are over a 1-2 team that so happened to be ranked 24th yesterday and a 2-2 team that so happened to be ranked 10th a few weeks back, right before laying the biggest egg of the year against a dead President school. Now, onto the REAL crux of the problem. Let's look at Boise and say...Alabama. Both faced stern tests this past weekend - Boise with the Beavers and Bama with #10 Arkansas. So, breather next week? Well, for one guy...while Boise feasts on New Mexico State, the Tide face top ten Florida. How about the next week...Boise goes with Toledo, Bama goes to South Carolina. If we play this out we will see an entire assortment of patsies on the Boise State side while Bama still goes to Baton Rouge and hosts Auburn along the way. (Oh yeah, Bama threw in Penn State in its non-conference slate just for kicks.) There simply is no comparison. Boise St. tried its darndest to go legit with VT and Oregon State and maybe the fact that neither one lived up to their own hype isn't the Bronco's fault but still...the Broncos should not be in the running simply because they started high and get to coast the rest of the way.
Just for the Record
Delaware beat South Dakota State worse than Nebraska did.
Man Crush Update
RichRod saved himself the displeasure of receiving a harshly worded letter from me when he pulled Denard in the 1st after he tweaked his knee in a giveaway game against Bowling Green. Coach, if Denard isn't 100% for the Buckeyes so help me I will go James Madison on you!
Just for the Record
Oklahoma beat Utah State by 7, Air Force by 3, Cincinnati by 2, and Florida State by...let's see seven...carry the one...THIRTY POINTS.
Hey Boise St.
Did you notice how Texas lost at home to a high profile non-con this weekend? In case you were wondering, they now get Oklahoma and Nebraska in back-to-back games.
Interpool Drama
The Hokies defense came alive, sort of, as they blanked the Boston College Eagles. Last time the Eagles got blanked? By the Hokies in 1998, whence yours truly and another of your compatriots, Eagles, sat to watch the game in my cramped apartment in Lafayette, IN. As for the game itself, happy for the win but recognize that it IS problematic when your kicker is getting all the scoring action.
Other Pool Drama
Our own Cockadoodledoo was in attendance as his beloved Gamecocks went to the wire with Auburn on the Plains. He, according to his Facebook post, really REALLY hates Auburn.
"Mallet"able
Yes, I hope the Jags take Mallet, despite his tendencies to throw late picks. An arm like that HAS to be coachable.
Oh Broncos
Remember how Texas lost this weekend. They lost to UCLA. UCLA opened the season with Kansas State (now a 4-0 team), then it was onto 4-0 Stanford, then ranked Houston, then ranked Texas and now they are onto the rest of their Pac-10 slate that includes, at last week's poll, three more ranked teams. Just sayin'.
Just for the Record
Georgia is 1-3. Seriously?
Big Ten/MAC Challenge
Anyone notice how many Big Ten teams played MAC teams this weekend? There were eight contests between the two leagues. As you would expect, the Big Ten trounced the little guys in all of the ga...Ladies and Gentlemen, I've just been handed a bulletin...according to field reports, Purdue and Minnesota suck.
Just for the Record
It isn't even October and the ACC only has one undefeated team (NC State). The Big East has NO undefeated teams. These are BCS conference people (at least on paper).
Yep, Boise State got by their last "true test" this weekend by hanging an extra 13 on Oregon State. Soooo...the Beavers nor the Hokies could help a whole lotta brothers out and end the controversy by simply proving the Broncos don't belong. Maybe they do...but herein lies the problem: the Bronco's marquee wins are over a 1-2 team that so happened to be ranked 24th yesterday and a 2-2 team that so happened to be ranked 10th a few weeks back, right before laying the biggest egg of the year against a dead President school. Now, onto the REAL crux of the problem. Let's look at Boise and say...Alabama. Both faced stern tests this past weekend - Boise with the Beavers and Bama with #10 Arkansas. So, breather next week? Well, for one guy...while Boise feasts on New Mexico State, the Tide face top ten Florida. How about the next week...Boise goes with Toledo, Bama goes to South Carolina. If we play this out we will see an entire assortment of patsies on the Boise State side while Bama still goes to Baton Rouge and hosts Auburn along the way. (Oh yeah, Bama threw in Penn State in its non-conference slate just for kicks.) There simply is no comparison. Boise St. tried its darndest to go legit with VT and Oregon State and maybe the fact that neither one lived up to their own hype isn't the Bronco's fault but still...the Broncos should not be in the running simply because they started high and get to coast the rest of the way.
Just for the Record
Delaware beat South Dakota State worse than Nebraska did.
Man Crush Update
RichRod saved himself the displeasure of receiving a harshly worded letter from me when he pulled Denard in the 1st after he tweaked his knee in a giveaway game against Bowling Green. Coach, if Denard isn't 100% for the Buckeyes so help me I will go James Madison on you!
Just for the Record
Oklahoma beat Utah State by 7, Air Force by 3, Cincinnati by 2, and Florida State by...let's see seven...carry the one...THIRTY POINTS.
Hey Boise St.
Did you notice how Texas lost at home to a high profile non-con this weekend? In case you were wondering, they now get Oklahoma and Nebraska in back-to-back games.
Interpool Drama
The Hokies defense came alive, sort of, as they blanked the Boston College Eagles. Last time the Eagles got blanked? By the Hokies in 1998, whence yours truly and another of your compatriots, Eagles, sat to watch the game in my cramped apartment in Lafayette, IN. As for the game itself, happy for the win but recognize that it IS problematic when your kicker is getting all the scoring action.
Other Pool Drama
Our own Cockadoodledoo was in attendance as his beloved Gamecocks went to the wire with Auburn on the Plains. He, according to his Facebook post, really REALLY hates Auburn.
"Mallet"able
Yes, I hope the Jags take Mallet, despite his tendencies to throw late picks. An arm like that HAS to be coachable.
Oh Broncos
Remember how Texas lost this weekend. They lost to UCLA. UCLA opened the season with Kansas State (now a 4-0 team), then it was onto 4-0 Stanford, then ranked Houston, then ranked Texas and now they are onto the rest of their Pac-10 slate that includes, at last week's poll, three more ranked teams. Just sayin'.
Just for the Record
Georgia is 1-3. Seriously?
Big Ten/MAC Challenge
Anyone notice how many Big Ten teams played MAC teams this weekend? There were eight contests between the two leagues. As you would expect, the Big Ten trounced the little guys in all of the ga...Ladies and Gentlemen, I've just been handed a bulletin...according to field reports, Purdue and Minnesota suck.
Just for the Record
It isn't even October and the ACC only has one undefeated team (NC State). The Big East has NO undefeated teams. These are BCS conference people (at least on paper).
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Week 3 Review
I SCORED 12 I SCORED 12!!!
And in slightly bigger other pool related news, many congratulations go out to our own "Powerball" (Sir Francis Vols in prior year's) who is now the proud daddy of a little girl born last Saturday (a football gal for sure)! And, lest we forget, this little one joins SwingandSwear's daughter who was born this past July.
My boy Connor is a monster with the ladies. "Keep 'em coming" is his motto.
Ok, as for the rest of you...but first, let me address a question posed by one of our own:
"So, Bill, I assert that I have the record for least number of correct picks among all those who did remember to pick and saved their picks.
Common now, four? Gotta be a record. Can you refute?
TenMoreYearsofJoePa"
Dear TenMore,
I appreciate the fantastic effort you put forth last weekend to enter the annals of BUCFP history. However, I must inform you that your performance, while putrid, is not worthy of entry into the records books. Our own "ShowMeTheMoney" was the author of a 2 point week not but two or three years ago. I don't say this to discourage you however. There are plenty more weeks left in the season! Go get 'em Tiger...I mean Lion!
Onto our awards and recognition:
RodUsAgain, Holy Mackeral and Vol Nation each lay down 14 points this past week. Good for 1st, 3rd, and 4th place overall, respectively. WyoKat continues to lay down the big weeks to hold onto 2nd place.
Best Pick Award
In the late games, a handful of you took Arizona and UCLA, going against the popular pick. Good choice.
Worst Pick Award
Supporters of Baylor. Come on people. TCU is kicking butt and taking names.
And in slightly bigger other pool related news, many congratulations go out to our own "Powerball" (Sir Francis Vols in prior year's) who is now the proud daddy of a little girl born last Saturday (a football gal for sure)! And, lest we forget, this little one joins SwingandSwear's daughter who was born this past July.
My boy Connor is a monster with the ladies. "Keep 'em coming" is his motto.
Ok, as for the rest of you...but first, let me address a question posed by one of our own:
"So, Bill, I assert that I have the record for least number of correct picks among all those who did remember to pick and saved their picks.
Common now, four? Gotta be a record. Can you refute?
TenMoreYearsofJoePa"
Dear TenMore,
I appreciate the fantastic effort you put forth last weekend to enter the annals of BUCFP history. However, I must inform you that your performance, while putrid, is not worthy of entry into the records books. Our own "ShowMeTheMoney" was the author of a 2 point week not but two or three years ago. I don't say this to discourage you however. There are plenty more weeks left in the season! Go get 'em Tiger...I mean Lion!
Onto our awards and recognition:
RodUsAgain, Holy Mackeral and Vol Nation each lay down 14 points this past week. Good for 1st, 3rd, and 4th place overall, respectively. WyoKat continues to lay down the big weeks to hold onto 2nd place.
Best Pick Award
In the late games, a handful of you took Arizona and UCLA, going against the popular pick. Good choice.
Worst Pick Award
Supporters of Baylor. Come on people. TCU is kicking butt and taking names.
Quick Hits
Many apologies my faithful little BUCFPites. To use the teen vernacular that I've picked up on Facebook, "Imma kRazee biZZee dis week" (or something like that). The family and I had a little mini-vacation to Fernandina Beach, FL last weekend and since one of the family (no, not me) sleeps about 16 hours a day, that left time for some football watchin', whilst on vacation. Not a bad gig. I was without laptop however and coupled with the fact that my boss makes me "work", I didn't have time to put together the usual nuggets of wisdom I so generously share with my vast readership. So, here goes a few quick hits while I choke down some cereal to start this insidious thing known as "Wednesday" (Quotes are my thing this column).
"Rules"
I know, I know, the Michigan State snap came after the game clock expired but, doggonit, something is more right in the world when the Irish get waylaid by a fake field goal in overtime called by a coach that is 45 minutes away from a grabber. Take THAT Les Miles!
"Pain"
Anyone watching the Clemson Auburn game should feel bad for standing by idly while watching Kyle Parker get the all mighty crap kicked out of him for 3+ hours. I won't call Clemson soft - this year.
"Denard Love"
My man crush on Denard Robinson continues unabated, though his heroic efforts to stave off yet another loss to a D1AA ("FCS") team by a biggie at home doesn't quite have the luster of his heroic efforts against the down-trodden Irish.
"TCU"
Overheard during the Brent Musberger/Herbie broadcast Saturday night. Herbie: "I don't understand why, when we talk about outsiders with a chance, we only hear about Boise State and no one talks about TCU." The answer my dear Herbie starts with the company whose name you will find atop your weekly paycheck. We can also revisit this question during this coming weekend's Gameday broadcast from....Boise, Idaho.
"Karma"
Massoli throws a pick six in Ole Miss' 2 touchdown loss to Vandy at home. If he could just go ahead and commit the felony he will no doubt commit (might I suggest grand theft auto Mr. Masoli?), we can get this whole sad saga over and done with.
"Cal"gon Take me Away
A week after Cal obliterates soon to be Pac10 brethren Colorado, they get pantsed by Nevada to the tune of 50 something to 30 something. Serious, that is the single weirdest program on the planet.
What "talent" allows for
We all know there are the haves and have-nots in college football. The haves are few in number (Texas, Ohio State, Florida, Bama, USC, maybe one or two more). These are the guys that load up on 8 star recruits year in and year out. That's all fine and well. What is the end result? Besides lots of national titles, the fact that you really don't have to coach them all that much to win. To wit, the Florida Gators. Is there are more hapless bunch in all of college ball? MORE missed snaps in week three. MORE flags than just about any program going. MORE boneheaded plays and still they roll easily over Tennessee. This works for Urban, I suppose, but there is going to be one little snafu come October 2...
"Bama"
Whatever one thinks of Saban, when you compare him to Meyer, one seems to be getting the message across about discipline. Ignore the off the field stuff for the moment (the "kill you" text from Chris Rainey to his girlfriend - ahhh love), look at the on the field. Bama has the same talent level as Florida with the on-field discipline of a pro team. That's a scary combination that is likely going to result in a double digit stomping of the previously mentioned Bad News Bea...Gators in Tuscaloosa.
"scuse me while I whip this out"
Sayeth Mark Ingram to Trent Richardson prior to the Duke game. "Hold my Heisman boy. Hope you enjoyed your two weeks in the sun. This is MY show now."
"Temple"
Careful JoePa, for the first time since you began coaching in the leather helmet days, Temple presents a formidable challenge to you this week.
"Rinse and Repeat"
Week after week the same process. Watch the ticker...see that Texas is in a tight match with a little guy. See Texas win by 3 TDs in the fourth qtr.
Getting "Paid"
Dear Jake Locker, In the words of Steve Miller, take the money and run. You shoulda left.
"Rules"
I know, I know, the Michigan State snap came after the game clock expired but, doggonit, something is more right in the world when the Irish get waylaid by a fake field goal in overtime called by a coach that is 45 minutes away from a grabber. Take THAT Les Miles!
"Pain"
Anyone watching the Clemson Auburn game should feel bad for standing by idly while watching Kyle Parker get the all mighty crap kicked out of him for 3+ hours. I won't call Clemson soft - this year.
"Denard Love"
My man crush on Denard Robinson continues unabated, though his heroic efforts to stave off yet another loss to a D1AA ("FCS") team by a biggie at home doesn't quite have the luster of his heroic efforts against the down-trodden Irish.
"TCU"
Overheard during the Brent Musberger/Herbie broadcast Saturday night. Herbie: "I don't understand why, when we talk about outsiders with a chance, we only hear about Boise State and no one talks about TCU." The answer my dear Herbie starts with the company whose name you will find atop your weekly paycheck. We can also revisit this question during this coming weekend's Gameday broadcast from....Boise, Idaho.
"Karma"
Massoli throws a pick six in Ole Miss' 2 touchdown loss to Vandy at home. If he could just go ahead and commit the felony he will no doubt commit (might I suggest grand theft auto Mr. Masoli?), we can get this whole sad saga over and done with.
"Cal"gon Take me Away
A week after Cal obliterates soon to be Pac10 brethren Colorado, they get pantsed by Nevada to the tune of 50 something to 30 something. Serious, that is the single weirdest program on the planet.
What "talent" allows for
We all know there are the haves and have-nots in college football. The haves are few in number (Texas, Ohio State, Florida, Bama, USC, maybe one or two more). These are the guys that load up on 8 star recruits year in and year out. That's all fine and well. What is the end result? Besides lots of national titles, the fact that you really don't have to coach them all that much to win. To wit, the Florida Gators. Is there are more hapless bunch in all of college ball? MORE missed snaps in week three. MORE flags than just about any program going. MORE boneheaded plays and still they roll easily over Tennessee. This works for Urban, I suppose, but there is going to be one little snafu come October 2...
"Bama"
Whatever one thinks of Saban, when you compare him to Meyer, one seems to be getting the message across about discipline. Ignore the off the field stuff for the moment (the "kill you" text from Chris Rainey to his girlfriend - ahhh love), look at the on the field. Bama has the same talent level as Florida with the on-field discipline of a pro team. That's a scary combination that is likely going to result in a double digit stomping of the previously mentioned Bad News Bea...Gators in Tuscaloosa.
"scuse me while I whip this out"
Sayeth Mark Ingram to Trent Richardson prior to the Duke game. "Hold my Heisman boy. Hope you enjoyed your two weeks in the sun. This is MY show now."
"Temple"
Careful JoePa, for the first time since you began coaching in the leather helmet days, Temple presents a formidable challenge to you this week.
"Rinse and Repeat"
Week after week the same process. Watch the ticker...see that Texas is in a tight match with a little guy. See Texas win by 3 TDs in the fourth qtr.
Getting "Paid"
Dear Jake Locker, In the words of Steve Miller, take the money and run. You shoulda left.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Few quick NCAA News Hits and Reminder to Pick
Another weekend is upon us my faithful participants! Be sure to get your picks in.
NCAA Blips
Meyer is "real upset" about bad Gators: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-florida-arrests
For those that missed it, Chris Rainey is suspended from the team following a recent arrest for stalking. So, Meyer is "real upset", just not upset enough to actually kick him off the team.
Reggis Bush is not guilty: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-saints-bushsfuture
To paraphrase, "I'm giving back the Heisman out of respect to the Heisman because the thing I am not admitting doing brings shame upon the Heisman." Mmmmmkay
One ACC team is deciding to play some football this season: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recap?gid=201009160007
Wolfpack win! Wolfpack win! Wolfpack win! On a side note, ND fans will undoubtedly point to Cincinatti's demise as proof that Brian Kelly is as magical as a leprachaun.
JUST IN TIME!!! Saban relieved as Bama will not have to face Duke without Mark Ingram: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-alabama-ingram
I simply don't know what the Tide would have done otherwise.
SIDE NOTE: My prediction to "Show Me the Money". Jerry Jones will knock on Saban's door right after Saban pulls title #2 in Tuscaloosa.
NCAA Blips
Meyer is "real upset" about bad Gators: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-florida-arrests
For those that missed it, Chris Rainey is suspended from the team following a recent arrest for stalking. So, Meyer is "real upset", just not upset enough to actually kick him off the team.
Reggis Bush is not guilty: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-saints-bushsfuture
To paraphrase, "I'm giving back the Heisman out of respect to the Heisman because the thing I am not admitting doing brings shame upon the Heisman." Mmmmmkay
One ACC team is deciding to play some football this season: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recap?gid=201009160007
Wolfpack win! Wolfpack win! Wolfpack win! On a side note, ND fans will undoubtedly point to Cincinatti's demise as proof that Brian Kelly is as magical as a leprachaun.
JUST IN TIME!!! Saban relieved as Bama will not have to face Duke without Mark Ingram: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-alabama-ingram
I simply don't know what the Tide would have done otherwise.
SIDE NOTE: My prediction to "Show Me the Money". Jerry Jones will knock on Saban's door right after Saban pulls title #2 in Tuscaloosa.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Week 2 Update
Well, last week "Forgot to Pick" ummm....forgot to pick. This week Reno911 handled those duties. Who's next? Sayeth Reno911 when I told him "That...is not awesome."
Main Pool
WyoKat comes out swinging with a nice 13 in week two to give him a two-week total of 24. That's good for top spot. The week's best performance goes to randomaxe who nailed 14 correct to jump into third. At the other end of the spectrum, my 8 points allowed me to just squeak by the aforementioned Reno 911.
I know, I know - the editor's picks games suck.
Best Pick
The few of you who took Kansas and the few of you who took UVA.
Worst Pick
Easy. Mutt and Forgottopick went with Vandy??? Mutt must REALLY be tired of Les Miles.
Main Pool
WyoKat comes out swinging with a nice 13 in week two to give him a two-week total of 24. That's good for top spot. The week's best performance goes to randomaxe who nailed 14 correct to jump into third. At the other end of the spectrum, my 8 points allowed me to just squeak by the aforementioned Reno 911.
I know, I know - the editor's picks games suck.
Best Pick
The few of you who took Kansas and the few of you who took UVA.
Worst Pick
Easy. Mutt and Forgottopick went with Vandy??? Mutt must REALLY be tired of Les Miles.
ACCepted: The Fate of the ACC (and other musings)
Sweet Fancy Moses
First, many thanks to the masses who laid off old Ultimate after a weekend that can only be described as disasterous. Having trekked to the innards of southwest Georgia, so Connor could visit his great grandmother, I sat down with my wife to watch her Gators play South Florida at home. On the tiny TV that takes residence at the great grandmother's abode, I squinted to catch updates of the score for my Hokies as they looked to rebound from the heartbreaking give-away loss to Boise State. Surely, the JMU Dukes would feel the wrath of a team stinging from a loss on national tv. Of course, as we all know, the Dukes were welcomed by very gracious hosts...
Many years back Virginia Tech lost to Temple University at home, during homecoming, in what many called the greatest upset (by spread) in college football. That particular underachievement was overshadowed by two games in 2007, as the #5 Michigan Wolverines lost to Appalachian State in the big house, and a little later that year when USC was dumped by 41 point underdog Stanford. Now comes a loss to a FCS team by the #13 ranked Hokies in Lane. Yes, however you want to slice it, the Hokies own 50% of the greatest upsets of all time.
I don't know what to say other than...nothing.
ACC
It was interesting to watch last week unfold in the wake of the VT loss to Boise. Who will step up in the ACC? Last weekend was considered a showcase day for the league. While VT took the week off with a cupcak...oh wait, we covered that one all ready...while a couple of teams laid back, some of the top dogs took on some other conference top dogs to show the world that the ACC was a league worth watching.
Folks, when UVA puts up the best fight in the ACC, you know things are bad. Jacory Harris' second Heisman campaign came to a screeching halt in game two as he managed to continue his habit of tossing interceptions - to the tune of four. FSU brought the Jimbo Fisher show to Norman and left with a whuppin' the liked of which Bobby Bowden 80s/90s teams used to dish. Georgia Tech managed to lose to Kansas, exactly one week after Kansas managed 3 lousy points in a loss to North Dakota State. On the plus side, UVA put up a nice fight against the soon-to-be-crushed-by-a-decent-squad USC Trojans. Oh, and Clemson did manage to show up against Presbyterian.
The ACC is just bad and I can't think of the explanation. I really can't. It is just weird.
Some Positivity
So I don't appear ALL negative:
First, many thanks to the masses who laid off old Ultimate after a weekend that can only be described as disasterous. Having trekked to the innards of southwest Georgia, so Connor could visit his great grandmother, I sat down with my wife to watch her Gators play South Florida at home. On the tiny TV that takes residence at the great grandmother's abode, I squinted to catch updates of the score for my Hokies as they looked to rebound from the heartbreaking give-away loss to Boise State. Surely, the JMU Dukes would feel the wrath of a team stinging from a loss on national tv. Of course, as we all know, the Dukes were welcomed by very gracious hosts...
Many years back Virginia Tech lost to Temple University at home, during homecoming, in what many called the greatest upset (by spread) in college football. That particular underachievement was overshadowed by two games in 2007, as the #5 Michigan Wolverines lost to Appalachian State in the big house, and a little later that year when USC was dumped by 41 point underdog Stanford. Now comes a loss to a FCS team by the #13 ranked Hokies in Lane. Yes, however you want to slice it, the Hokies own 50% of the greatest upsets of all time.
I don't know what to say other than...nothing.
ACC
It was interesting to watch last week unfold in the wake of the VT loss to Boise. Who will step up in the ACC? Last weekend was considered a showcase day for the league. While VT took the week off with a cupcak...oh wait, we covered that one all ready...while a couple of teams laid back, some of the top dogs took on some other conference top dogs to show the world that the ACC was a league worth watching.
Folks, when UVA puts up the best fight in the ACC, you know things are bad. Jacory Harris' second Heisman campaign came to a screeching halt in game two as he managed to continue his habit of tossing interceptions - to the tune of four. FSU brought the Jimbo Fisher show to Norman and left with a whuppin' the liked of which Bobby Bowden 80s/90s teams used to dish. Georgia Tech managed to lose to Kansas, exactly one week after Kansas managed 3 lousy points in a loss to North Dakota State. On the plus side, UVA put up a nice fight against the soon-to-be-crushed-by-a-decent-squad USC Trojans. Oh, and Clemson did manage to show up against Presbyterian.
The ACC is just bad and I can't think of the explanation. I really can't. It is just weird.
Some Positivity
So I don't appear ALL negative:
- I will proudly admit it. I have a monster man-crush on Denard Robinson. It's like watching Michael Vick, if Vick had a brain. Half way to 1,000 yards in South Bend!?!?!? Are you kidding me? As much as I loathe, and I mean LOATHE, RichRod, I can't help but love Denard Robinson.
- OK. I know Saban has put together a nasty squad in Tuscaloosa once again. And yes, they get their Heisman winner back next week (a frightful thought). BUT let's not get carried away with the Penn State win. It was a decidedly lop-sided victory...against a frosh QB and a very fumbly offense. Bama was always in control but they should have done more given the generosity of JoePa and crew. I'm not TOTALLY sold yet.
- Not totally sold on Ohio State either though.
- Oregon? Seems like the real thing. It will be fun to watch that bunch light up Lane Kiffin like a burning contract with Tennessee.
- Can anyone listen to Randy Moss whine, see a TO/OchoCinco attention whore show, or watch Haynesworth make a complete arse out of himself and Dan Snyder without loving the college game even more?
- Why is Lou Holtz on my tv? (Quote: "Notre Dame's defense should be encouraged by today's performance." yes, the same performance that gave up 500 yards to a sophomore.
Friday, September 10, 2010
The Burning Bush
This is a short little blurb to provide some insight prior to the weekend. This serves to remind you to MAKE YOUR PICKS (I'm looking in YOUR direction Felino). Onward to a topic that's made the airwaves this week...Reggie Bush's Heisman.
GIVE IT BACK....GIVE IT BACK....
Many moons ago, in the 2005 edition of BUCFP, I wrote a column I titled "Smoke and Mirrors" that discussed the topic of Reggie Bush and the then-rumored benefits he was receiving from agents. At that time I espoused, as I still do, that the NCAA has no business telling individuals what they can or can't do with their money. If Johnny Moneybags thinks giving Mike Pouncey's family a house will make it so Mike Pouncey can produce a shotgun snap with more elevation than a resting grasshopper, then so be it. In reality Mr. Moneybags money won't produce any kind of different result. Given that the NCAA makes obscene amounts of cash off the backs and torn knees of young men, they really should hop off their pedestal so-to-speak. That said, this particular huff has nothing to do with the NCAA...
GIVE IT BACK GIVE IT BACK!!!
Soooo, Mack Brown, and others who want Vince Young to get the retro-Heisman...question for you...How did the benefits Bush and his family received while he was at USC have any impact on Bush's performance on the field? Last I checked, there was no such thing as a performance enhancing television or house. Alledgedly, the Heisman awards its recipients for on-the-field performance, and thusly, awarded it to Reggie Bush in 2005 because he was one of the best in the country. Were Bush's transgressions of the Big Mac/Sosa type, there would be a legit case for the return of the trophy. As it stands, the "Bush-push" in South Bend (when he nudged NFL pretty boy reject Matt Leinhart over the line to beat ND-reject Charlie Weiss' best squad), is the only controversial thins that happened on the field with Mr. Bush.
Lastly, Coach Brown, do you REALLY want to suggest Vince Young should get the trophy? Do you REALLY want people looking into the things that a bunch of big belt-buckle wearin', yee-hawing, oil-soaked boosters are likely doing around your program in Austin? I bet you your mahogony-lined players locker room you don't.
GIVE IT BACK....GIVE IT BACK....
Many moons ago, in the 2005 edition of BUCFP, I wrote a column I titled "Smoke and Mirrors" that discussed the topic of Reggie Bush and the then-rumored benefits he was receiving from agents. At that time I espoused, as I still do, that the NCAA has no business telling individuals what they can or can't do with their money. If Johnny Moneybags thinks giving Mike Pouncey's family a house will make it so Mike Pouncey can produce a shotgun snap with more elevation than a resting grasshopper, then so be it. In reality Mr. Moneybags money won't produce any kind of different result. Given that the NCAA makes obscene amounts of cash off the backs and torn knees of young men, they really should hop off their pedestal so-to-speak. That said, this particular huff has nothing to do with the NCAA...
GIVE IT BACK GIVE IT BACK!!!
Soooo, Mack Brown, and others who want Vince Young to get the retro-Heisman...question for you...How did the benefits Bush and his family received while he was at USC have any impact on Bush's performance on the field? Last I checked, there was no such thing as a performance enhancing television or house. Alledgedly, the Heisman awards its recipients for on-the-field performance, and thusly, awarded it to Reggie Bush in 2005 because he was one of the best in the country. Were Bush's transgressions of the Big Mac/Sosa type, there would be a legit case for the return of the trophy. As it stands, the "Bush-push" in South Bend (when he nudged NFL pretty boy reject Matt Leinhart over the line to beat ND-reject Charlie Weiss' best squad), is the only controversial thins that happened on the field with Mr. Bush.
Lastly, Coach Brown, do you REALLY want to suggest Vince Young should get the trophy? Do you REALLY want people looking into the things that a bunch of big belt-buckle wearin', yee-hawing, oil-soaked boosters are likely doing around your program in Austin? I bet you your mahogony-lined players locker room you don't.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
BUCFP Week 1 Review
Well, for one, we got a bunch registered so I'm pleased as peaches. Here's the skinny:
Cockadoodledoo gets his picks in just under the wire and comes out swinging with a week's best 13 points.Reno911 holds the second spot with 12 while a big group sits at 11, including The Ugly Mutt, a fan favorite at BUCFP who, shall we say, struggled last season.
At the opposite end, sits the Ultimate one. Along with a few others who should be deeply ashamed.
Best Pick Award:
Cockadoodledoo for being the ONLY one to oick UNC to cover!
Worst Pick Award:
I'd say Akron but any of you that picked the Zips finished ahead of me so what the heck do I know anyway.
Another bad pick, I selected "Editor's Picks" for the selected games on the Yahoo! group settings for our group. I figured I could change it to top 25 after week one. Ooops - I can't. So we are stuck witht hose games each week. On the plus side, they typically pick more games than there are top 25 matches.
Cockadoodledoo gets his picks in just under the wire and comes out swinging with a week's best 13 points.Reno911 holds the second spot with 12 while a big group sits at 11, including The Ugly Mutt, a fan favorite at BUCFP who, shall we say, struggled last season.
At the opposite end, sits the Ultimate one. Along with a few others who should be deeply ashamed.
Best Pick Award:
Cockadoodledoo for being the ONLY one to oick UNC to cover!
Worst Pick Award:
I'd say Akron but any of you that picked the Zips finished ahead of me so what the heck do I know anyway.
Another bad pick, I selected "Editor's Picks" for the selected games on the Yahoo! group settings for our group. I figured I could change it to top 25 after week one. Ooops - I can't. So we are stuck witht hose games each week. On the plus side, they typically pick more games than there are top 25 matches.
Oh Boise!
In keeping with my week, the column I drafted covering the Boise State, Virginia Tech game, in which I highlighted a number of things, including the inability of the VT staff to manage the last 2 minutes of any game, disappeared in cyberspace. Gone...this was a long article. Gone. Couple that with my last place finish in the pool and there you have a nice summation of my week. I had all sorts of good lines in it too. I even called Nick Saban the Sabernator and mentioned how Jim Weaver, the AD for VT, is a whore for cash. There was a lot of good stuff but I cannot recreate it at this time. My sincerest apologies to the crew and Mr. karma, wherever you are, I'm sorry for whatever it is I done did. Please call off the dogs.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Saturday's Action by the Numbers
10: The number of points earned by our leaders- Eagles, Reno911, and Cockadoodledoo - after Saturday's action.
9: The number of years between wins over a FBS school for Jacksonville State who beat Arkansas State in Sept 2001 and then proceeded to beat Ole Miss in double OT yesterday. Nine is also the day in June of this year when Jeremy Mosoli was officially dismissed from the Oregon football program (and one REALLY has to try to be dismissed from that program). June 9, 2010 to September 3, 2010. In that span Mosoli managed to get accepted into Ole Miss' prestigious parks and rec grad school program (I wish I was kidding). Coincidentally, Oregon doesn't have one of those which is the only way a grad student can remain eligible at a school to which he transferred. I say that knowing full well that Mosoli's heart is obviously in the graduate academics (3rd school in four years). Despite its insistence that the intent of the rule is for students trying to change academic direction and not for desperate SEC coaches to get a starting QB worth a damn, the NCAA allowed Jeremy to suit up for Saturday's game. One interception and a loss to a lower tier school later, Houston Nutt finds out that Karma, as they say, is indeed a beeeeyotch.
8: The number in 100s, as in 800, of total wins for the Oklahoma football program after it demolished...ahem...squeeked by Utah State yesterday.
7: The only way points were scored in the Cincinnati at Fresno St. game. Cincinnati scored 2 Tds and 1 pt conversions to go up 14 to 0. Fresno State then did it 4 times to win 28-14 and get the "Brian Kelly is a genius that will work magic in South bend" train-a-rollin'.
6: The number of starters from UNC's defense that were ineligible to play against LSU. Meaning LSU could not muster one lousy second half point against a team missing over half of its starting defense.
5: The number of touchdowns scored in the first half by Oregon backup RB Kenjon Barner, who was subbing for Oregon's starting RB, who was - and I know this is going to be a shock for you Oregon fans - suspended for the game for off-field activity. Five also is the number of tackles registered by Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich who plans to kick butt on the field this season after taking last season off to kick the butt of bone cancer - pretty cool!
4: The number of correct picks by Ultimate Bill after Saturday's action. Good for last place.
3: The number of points Kansas managed to score against North Dakota State. Mighty ND State managed 6. Oops.
2: The average height, in inches, off the ground of each shotgun snap by Mike Pouncey for the Florida Gator's yesterday.
1: More game that matters to me...GO HOKIES!
9: The number of years between wins over a FBS school for Jacksonville State who beat Arkansas State in Sept 2001 and then proceeded to beat Ole Miss in double OT yesterday. Nine is also the day in June of this year when Jeremy Mosoli was officially dismissed from the Oregon football program (and one REALLY has to try to be dismissed from that program). June 9, 2010 to September 3, 2010. In that span Mosoli managed to get accepted into Ole Miss' prestigious parks and rec grad school program (I wish I was kidding). Coincidentally, Oregon doesn't have one of those which is the only way a grad student can remain eligible at a school to which he transferred. I say that knowing full well that Mosoli's heart is obviously in the graduate academics (3rd school in four years). Despite its insistence that the intent of the rule is for students trying to change academic direction and not for desperate SEC coaches to get a starting QB worth a damn, the NCAA allowed Jeremy to suit up for Saturday's game. One interception and a loss to a lower tier school later, Houston Nutt finds out that Karma, as they say, is indeed a beeeeyotch.
8: The number in 100s, as in 800, of total wins for the Oklahoma football program after it demolished...ahem...squeeked by Utah State yesterday.
7: The only way points were scored in the Cincinnati at Fresno St. game. Cincinnati scored 2 Tds and 1 pt conversions to go up 14 to 0. Fresno State then did it 4 times to win 28-14 and get the "Brian Kelly is a genius that will work magic in South bend" train-a-rollin'.
6: The number of starters from UNC's defense that were ineligible to play against LSU. Meaning LSU could not muster one lousy second half point against a team missing over half of its starting defense.
5: The number of touchdowns scored in the first half by Oregon backup RB Kenjon Barner, who was subbing for Oregon's starting RB, who was - and I know this is going to be a shock for you Oregon fans - suspended for the game for off-field activity. Five also is the number of tackles registered by Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich who plans to kick butt on the field this season after taking last season off to kick the butt of bone cancer - pretty cool!
4: The number of correct picks by Ultimate Bill after Saturday's action. Good for last place.
3: The number of points Kansas managed to score against North Dakota State. Mighty ND State managed 6. Oops.
2: The average height, in inches, off the ground of each shotgun snap by Mike Pouncey for the Florida Gator's yesterday.
1: More game that matters to me...GO HOKIES!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Ooops - UNC looks like a lock to continue the ACC's annualy tradition of getting trounced by the SEC on Opening Weekend
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100903/ARTICLES/100909859/-1/news38?Title=Acc-Insider-12-UNC-football-players-not-allowed-in-Saturday-s-game
UNC looks like a lock to continue the ACC's annualy tradition of getting trounced by the SEC on Opening Weekend
A BUCFP Insider in Chapel Hill managed to swipe this document off of Butch Davis' desk this morning:
MEMORANDUM
TO: Butch Davis
From: Roy Williams
Subject: Told you!
Dear Butch,
This was, is, and will always be a hoops school.
Bite me,
Roy
UNC looks like a lock to continue the ACC's annualy tradition of getting trounced by the SEC on Opening Weekend
A BUCFP Insider in Chapel Hill managed to swipe this document off of Butch Davis' desk this morning:
MEMORANDUM
TO: Butch Davis
From: Roy Williams
Subject: Told you!
Dear Butch,
This was, is, and will always be a hoops school.
Bite me,
Roy
Dear College Football Media,
Dear College Football Media,
Here are a few things I noticed that suggest you need to dial it down a smidge:
1) Yahoo!/Rivals Video News Headline "Florida Fights for Respect".
Really? The team that lost half of its offense and Thor under center yet still start the season ranked NUMBER THREE is fighting for respect? Really?
2) Another story: UTES Upset of Pitt sets Utah up to be a BCS buster along with Boise and TCU!!!
Can we wait, oh a week or two, before apocolyptic headlines take hold? Afterall, doesn't Pitt do this EVERY year?
3) From another column "The NCAA bungled the Masoli decision".
So, the NCAA ruled that Masoli was not eligible. Masoli being LAST year's STARTER at Oregon who's had more run-ins with the law than I've had socks. The guy that Houston Nutt tried to justify with "he's trying to do the right thing" a mere two months after Masoli's last arrest. A guy that supposedly was going to knock the doors off Ole Miss' grad school's "Parks and Rec" program (I kid you not). That guy? That's the ruling you think the NCAA "bungled"? Sweet merciful crap.
And it is just Friday of week 1.
Here are a few things I noticed that suggest you need to dial it down a smidge:
1) Yahoo!/Rivals Video News Headline "Florida Fights for Respect".
Really? The team that lost half of its offense and Thor under center yet still start the season ranked NUMBER THREE is fighting for respect? Really?
2) Another story: UTES Upset of Pitt sets Utah up to be a BCS buster along with Boise and TCU!!!
Can we wait, oh a week or two, before apocolyptic headlines take hold? Afterall, doesn't Pitt do this EVERY year?
3) From another column "The NCAA bungled the Masoli decision".
So, the NCAA ruled that Masoli was not eligible. Masoli being LAST year's STARTER at Oregon who's had more run-ins with the law than I've had socks. The guy that Houston Nutt tried to justify with "he's trying to do the right thing" a mere two months after Masoli's last arrest. A guy that supposedly was going to knock the doors off Ole Miss' grad school's "Parks and Rec" program (I kid you not). That guy? That's the ruling you think the NCAA "bungled"? Sweet merciful crap.
And it is just Friday of week 1.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Well, well, well
Registration Update!
Well, well, well - I'm so proud of all my little BUCFPlings. Here, with a change in the registration process, it's all coming together nicely for a spectacular 2010 seaon of BUCFP. We have 29 registered on Yahoo! so far and I have 19 completed "applications" in my hands so to speak! Not all of you have made your picks by the way. They are due by Saturday at noon eastern so get it done!
Thursday Action
There will be a season preview created by the Labor Day kick-off of the BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR (so far) between Virginia Tech and Boise State. But in the meantime, let's check in on Thursday action...yes, Thursday action meaning - IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON!!! GLORY GLORY HALLELUJAH! Let's check the list:
Bourbon? Check
Couch? Check.
Connor fast asleep? Check
Let's GET IT ON!
South Carolina and Southern Miss - meh. Come on SoMiss - make a game of it at least. Plus, Jesse Palmer is doing the game....sweet fancy Moses ESPN really?
FAMU @ Miami - next...
Marshall @ Ohio State - next...
Pitt @ Utah - NOW we are talking. This is turning into a solid opening tilt!
That's all I've got at the moment...get your registration complete and your picks done! Then sit back and get ready for the greatest show on college football earth! I'm tilting back my bourbon for you good folks!
Cheers!
Well, well, well - I'm so proud of all my little BUCFPlings. Here, with a change in the registration process, it's all coming together nicely for a spectacular 2010 seaon of BUCFP. We have 29 registered on Yahoo! so far and I have 19 completed "applications" in my hands so to speak! Not all of you have made your picks by the way. They are due by Saturday at noon eastern so get it done!
Thursday Action
There will be a season preview created by the Labor Day kick-off of the BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR (so far) between Virginia Tech and Boise State. But in the meantime, let's check in on Thursday action...yes, Thursday action meaning - IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON!!! GLORY GLORY HALLELUJAH! Let's check the list:
Bourbon? Check
Couch? Check.
Connor fast asleep? Check
Let's GET IT ON!
South Carolina and Southern Miss - meh. Come on SoMiss - make a game of it at least. Plus, Jesse Palmer is doing the game....sweet fancy Moses ESPN really?
FAMU @ Miami - next...
Marshall @ Ohio State - next...
Pitt @ Utah - NOW we are talking. This is turning into a solid opening tilt!
That's all I've got at the moment...get your registration complete and your picks done! Then sit back and get ready for the greatest show on college football earth! I'm tilting back my bourbon for you good folks!
Cheers!
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