College Football 2010

[TTP77]

Thought I'd start a new thread for this year if that's ok. :)

Starting off I'm really scratching my head over Nick Stephens leaving UTK. Does he have an offer from somewhere else guaranteeing he will start? I know he wants to go somewhere in Texas where he's from.

[TTP77]

Majors On Dooley

There's not much better for an SEC football fan than talking the sport with Johnny Majors. Here are some of his thoughts from a recent conversation.

On Derek Dooley coaching at UT even though his father, Vince Dooley, coached at Georgia for 25 years:

"I'd say a lot of people probably wouldn't have thought about that happening. But stranger things have happened. I'd say it's going to be interesting."

On Derek Dooley's challenge to turn the Vols around after two losing seasons since 2005:

"I think they've got a challenge here for the next two or three years. To get it turned around is going to be challenging. But you never know, with the right type coaching. Coaching makes a difference."

On the impact a coach can have on a team:

"A coach can take a poor team and make them respectable by the way they line up, the way the come off the ball, they don't get stupid penalties, that they're disciplined, they're orderly and they give effort...and they know how to play the kicking game."

[TTP77]

The most diversified offense in college football in the past decade belonged to - drum roll, please - Oregon State.

The Beavers had eight 1,000-yard rushers, six 3,000-yard passers and seven 1,000-yard receivers. That gives them a Rivals.com-based "diversification quotient" of 21. How did we come up with the 21? Easy - we simply added the number of 1,000-yard rushers, 3,000-yard passers and 1,000-yard receivers.

Hawaii actually had a higher quotient (22), but the Warriors had no 1,000-yard rushers; instead, all their points came because of 13 1,000-yard receivers and nine 3,000-yard passers. Texas Tech had the third-highest quotient at 20, but, again, the Red Raiders scored in just two categories. As with Hawaii, Tech had no 1,000-yard rushers. Instead, it was all via the air (10 3,000-yard passers and 10 1,000-yard receivers).

The other schools in the top five were Texas (18) and Oklahoma (17), which each scored in all the categories.

We've compiled a list at how each of the 120 FBS schools fared reaching those statistical milestones in the past decade. Plus, we've come up with the charts below spotlighting the good and the bad in terms of reaching those milestones.

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1079485

Where's Milla? :)

[Rolltide14TOMB]

The most diversified offense in college football in the past decade belonged to - drum roll, please - Oregon State

we scoff at "diversified"....we like to line it up against the nations #2 run defense in TX and the nations best defense in Florida...and our lottery numbers go in this order........ 12-22, 12-3

in an era of Spreads, gimmicks, and winding gate punts or whatever the hell you call them, who would have thought a team could pass for 57 yards in a BCS title game and score 37?

i hope we dont try to become more diversified next year just because we think we have all this talent. its simply put the ball in trent and mark's hands as often as possible, mix in a little PA here and there and NEVER pass more than 19 times a game. (unless heaven forbid we fall way behind in a game or the last drive dictates it)

[merl13]

TCU>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Bama

[Rolltide14TOMB]

Alabama
All-time record 792–316–43 (.707)
Postseason bowl record 31–22–3
Claimed national titles 13
Conference titles 26 22 SEC
Heisman winners 1
Consensus All-Americans 44
TCU
All-time record 568–512–57 (.525)
Postseason bowl record 11–14–1
Claimed national titles 2
Conference titles 15
Heisman winners 1
Consensus All-Americans 14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwBDCneTums&feature=player_embedded#!

[merl13]

Alabama
All-time record 792–316–43 (.707)
Postseason bowl record 31–22–3
Claimed national titles 13
Conference titles 26 22 SEC
Heisman winners 1
Consensus All-Americans 44
TCU
All-time record 568–512–57 (.525)
Postseason bowl record 11–14–1
Claimed national titles 2
Conference titles 15
Heisman winners 1
Consensus All-Americans 14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwBDCneTums&feature=player_embedded#!


I gotcha! At least tied haha

[Rolltide14TOMB]

yeah and actually i was impressed with 15 conference titles for TCU....very impressive numbers really. i dont know what TCU's program and support has been like over the years but i would say that alabama has a better chance at success, so very impressed with tcu's history

[TTP77]

MARYVILLE — The tumultuous offseason for the University of Tennessee football program that led to the hiring of new Coach Derek Dooley has been a blessing in disguise, according former NFL star Herschel Walker.

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"Derek (Dooley) has done very well and is a very smart young man," Walker said. "I've known him since he was a little boy. I'm happy to see him here and see (former UT Coach Lane) Kiffin leave."

More here:

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100509/SPORTS0601/100508036/2215/SPORTS/Ex-Georgia+star+Walker+praises+Vols++Dooley

[TTP77]

DanWetzel

NCAA wont announce USC case this week. Report is "lengthy" (could mean anything in terms of sanctions) requires xtra time. Next week? Maybe

[TTP77]

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/may/16/kiffin-move-part-of-the-business/

[TTP77]

Good article on this situation

http://blogs.ajc.com/barnhart-college-football/2010/05/17/if-usc-bush-cheated-should-they-lose-bcs-title-heisman/

[Jones31]

That article in the end contradicts itself. It talks about doing all of that but also says the BCS is unlikely to do anything, the NCAA doesn't regulate championships. The may vacate the Heisman, but at this point it doesn't even matter.

[TTP77]

The University of Michigan slapped itself on the wrist Tuesday. Michigan imposed light sanctions on its once pristine football program over allegations it engaged in extra practice sessions and other transgressions.

The school admitted it had broken some NCAA rules and said it should be put on probation for two years, lose 130 hours of practice time that it previously exceeded and voluntarily cut the number of “quality control coaches” (low level assistants/interns) from five to three. One of them had been fired previously for lying to NCAA investigators.

Long-term it’s a virtually meaningless punishment, which isn’t to say it isn’t appropriate. It’s not like Michigan had to give itself the death penalty in a case that quickly delves into the arcane sections of the NCAA rule book concerning CARA limits and allowable 7 v. 7 activities. Michigan needed 79 pages to explain itself; Coach Rich Rodriguez another 89 after that.
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The NCAA will determine if the penalties are sufficient in August.

More here:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=dw-michigan052510

[Sect309Fan]

Vandy vs. Austin Peay in 2013!
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20100525/SPORTS/100525034/Austin-Peay-to-play-Vanderbilt-in-football-in-2013-

I am excited about my alma mater vs. my favorite team matchup. I have watched them play basketball a couple of times, and they have played baseball quite a few times (Austin Peay even beat Vandy this year). But football is whole seperate matter.


Now I would be shocked to see Austin Peay even being competitive in this game, but it should be a great experience for the program. I will definitely be at that game.

[Titansfan777]

For the Michigan thing, I think it was taken care of now and its in the past.I just cant wait for the off season to stop and to see denard robinson take the field as our new starting QB this year. Denard came in last summer, and with much much much much less time than Tate Forcier to practice has already become better. He looked aweful last season, but something made him go from being half the QB tate was, to being way better overall than tate. And it only happened in the last 6 months here.

He was the much more talented QB in terms of physical attributes compared to tate last summer - Almost identical to Michael Vick (6-1, 200...4.2-4.3 speed, Crazy stong arm, not accurate, always looked to run), but somehow he has emerged 6 months later, as a QB that stands tall in the pocket, has gone from side armed to a more pro throwing style, and has become very accurate...not to mention he actually seems to have gotten faster. IDk but I think Michigan has a new QB as the starter now. Tate looks as if he hasnt improved much, nor has gotten any weight on him, where Denard put on a good 15 or so pounds.

Heres a video of what I am talking about, it isnt a highlight video either...its every snap he took in the spring game;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tt7q9_mcz0

[MillaKilla8]

The most diversified offense in college football in the past decade belonged to - drum roll, please - Oregon State.

The Beavers had eight 1,000-yard rushers, six 3,000-yard passers and seven 1,000-yard receivers. That gives them a Rivals.com-based "diversification quotient" of 21. How did we come up with the 21? Easy - we simply added the number of 1,000-yard rushers, 3,000-yard passers and 1,000-yard receivers.

Hawaii actually had a higher quotient (22), but the Warriors had no 1,000-yard rushers; instead, all their points came because of 13 1,000-yard receivers and nine 3,000-yard passers. Texas Tech had the third-highest quotient at 20, but, again, the Red Raiders scored in just two categories. As with Hawaii, Tech had no 1,000-yard rushers. Instead, it was all via the air (10 3,000-yard passers and 10 1,000-yard receivers).

The other schools in the top five were Texas (18) and Oklahoma (17), which each scored in all the categories.

We've compiled a list at how each of the 120 FBS schools fared reaching those statistical milestones in the past decade. Plus, we've come up with the charts below spotlighting the good and the bad in terms of reaching those milestones.

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1079485

Where's Milla? :)

I am present. and thats pretty sweet! :D

[Titansfan777]

I'm amazed by Michigans rank at like 6th overall, considering the last 3 years have been terrible.

[Comar]

Vandy vs. Austin Peay in 2013!
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20100525/SPORTS/100525034/Austin-Peay-to-play-Vanderbilt-in-football-in-2013-

I am excited about my alma mater vs. my favorite team matchup. I have watched them play basketball a couple of times, and they have played baseball quite a few times (Austin Peay even beat Vandy this year). But football is whole seperate matter.


Now I would be shocked to see Austin Peay even being competitive in this game, but it should be a great experience for the program. I will definitely be at that game.

I remember a few of my Vandy fans saying the same things about MTSU! :D

[TitansGiantsBears]

I'm amazed by Michigans rank at like 6th overall, considering the last 3 years have been terrible.

I've seen Ohio State as high as #2 and they'll probably still be only the 20th best team in the country like every other year. So why not make Michigan #6?

[TitansGiantsBears]

Good article on this situation

http://blogs.ajc.com/barnhart-college-football/2010/05/17/if-usc-bush-cheated-should-they-lose-bcs-title-heisman/

If it can be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the allegations are true, USC should forfeit any games played from the time the money changed hands on. Reggie should lose his Heisman, and the program should receive every bit as much punishment as 'Bama endured. What I'm 99.9999% sure will happen is they'll receive a slap on the wrist. But wouldn't you love to see Kiffin go down with a sinking ship after calling it his "dream job"?

[TTP77]

If it can be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the allegations are true, USC should forfeit any games played from the time the money changed hands on. Reggie should lose his Heisman, and the program should receive every bit as much punishment as 'Bama endured. What I'm 99.9999% sure will happen is they'll receive a slap on the wrist. But wouldn't you love to see Kiffin go down with a sinking ship after calling it his "dream job"?

I would hate it :D

[TTP77]

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5234097&campaign=rss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_5234097

[TTP77]

They are not releasing the USC findings today.

Also RIP Haywood Harris :(

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100604/COLUMNIST0202/306040002/2215/SPORTS/Column++Haywood+Harris+welcomed+all+media+to+UT

[Rolltide14TOMB]

the top 10 should be:
bama, fla, VT, ohio state, texas, boise state, LSU, etc...potentially auburn/arkansas

[TitansFan23]

So, what does everyone think about all this expansion talk?

Nebraska and Mizzou going to the Big 10, Texas being pursued by the Pac 10.

[Titansfan777]

Big 12 might be dismantled by weeks end...Nebraska and Mizzou are most likely going to the Big10 as soon as Friday. The Pac10 is trying to lure texas and Oklahoma along with a few other schools into their conference.

If this happens, I expect to see the SEC, Big East, and ACC to somehow turn into a 2 Conference monster, something along the ligns of:

SEC:
East:
-Clemson
-Florida
-Florida State
-Georgia
-Georgia Tech
-Miami
-South Carolina
-Tennessee
West:
-Alabama
-Arkansas
-Auburn
-Kentucky
-LSU
-Mississippi
-Mississippi State
-Vanderbilt

and the Big East as something possibly like:
North:
-Boston College
-Cincinnati
-Louisville
-Rutgers
-Syracuse
-Temple
-UCONN
-West Virginia
South:
-Duke
-Maryland
-North Carolina
-North Carolina State
-South Florida
-Virginia
-Virginia Tech
-Wake Forrest

It's weird, but by the end of the year, the Big10 might include pitt, nebraska, Mizzou, Notre Dame, and a team like Iowa State. Crazy!!!

[TTP77]

I thought all this expansion talk was just that....talk. i haven't paid as much attention as I should lol. i find it all just crazy

[TitansFan23]

What will the Big 10 call itself if it gets Nebraska and Mizzou? The Big 12? :lol

[ZachLV27]

They will most likely become the Big14 or 16. Getting Nebraska and Mizzou to join will force the hand of the rest of the current Big 12 teams as well as Notre Dame. If this goes down Texas A&M will most likely make the move to the SEC and the SEC will most likely take their shopping list to the ACC and raid them.

The most interesting part of this entire thing is the future of Kansas. All these projected moves are being done with football in mind but it will also have a huge effect on basketball and all the other sports. As it looks now Kansas doesn't have a major conference to call home.

Edit: Kansas and Kansas State could both be brought in to help get to the goal of 16 teams in the Big 10.

[Titansfan777]

I could see the mountain west becoming a refuge for many big 12 teams...and becoming a BCS conference in itself if this happens. At the end of the day, I see there being only 4 Big conferences:

-New Pac10 (Utah, Boise State, Fresno State, Brigham Young? IDK)
-Big 10...or 14...or 16 (Mizzou, ND, Nebraska for 14 teams...Pitt and MAYBE Kansas/Iowa State for 16 teams)
-SEC (Current teams + GT, Miami, FSU, and Clemson)
-Big East (ACC northern teams and Big East)
-Big12 remaining + MWC teams Maybe...
-Conference USA(redone)
-MAC (with new teams)
-Sun Belt (new teams)

At the end of the day, in 5 years I think 8-10 conferences will be left...

Do a 32 team playoff through the month of December, maybe with a bye before it starts between the Conf championship games and the start of the playoff, with maybe another bye before the National Champ game...it would make the season end at the same time it does now.

[Titansfan777]

Heres how I see the Big10 looking:

Big 10 (14)
East:
-Indiana
-Michigan
-Michigan State
-Notre Dame (Or Pitt)
-Ohio State
-Penn State
-Purdue
West:
-Illinois
-Iowa
-Minnesota
-Missouri
-Nebraska
-Northwestern
-Wisconsin

IDK about Kansas...one one hand I really like them as a possible team, but lets face it, the school (minus 2 years ago) sucks at football and is pretty much only a basketball school. As great as their team is, it still pales in comparison to any respectable football team out there in terms of revenue. Kansas state, on the other hand, is an average basketball team and football team. Not to mention, both of these schools would be the smallest stadiums in the big 10 by far...average attendance at a Big10 game was 75k 5 years ago, probably inching toward 80k by now. These 2 schools have stadiums that hold 50,000 even. Thats a 30,000 person per game difference!!! Also, Kansas brings very little to the table in terms of population. Population means TV sets on the Big10 network, which is a major source for income in the Big10. Overall, the Big10 is probably just not interested in them, and fiscally, the shouldn't be.

As for teams the Big10 should consider adding IMO(In addition to Mizzou, and Nebraska), I think you go for Notre Dame. They almost joined 10 years ago, and as of now they are losing major leverage. Especially if the conferences start to expand or shake up, these conferences can push ND out of its auto-BCS bid. The team will then have to choose a conference, and why not choose the conference that pays the most in all of college sports - the Big10. I fully expect them to join the conference in the next two years or so. As for why the big 10 should get them? They are a national brand, like a USC, Michigan, or Texas. They would be great for the Big10 in adding revenue into the pot. By joining, they (ND) would actually make MORE money (I dont have the stats on me but I saw it broken down on another board). Not to mention Notre Dame can keep most of its Rivalries with MSU, Michigan, and other Big10 schools by joining. They can also still schedule USC and Navy too as out of conference games.

Say the scheduling had rules:
-must play all teams in your division (6 games)
-2 teams from other division (2 games)
-3 out of conference games (3 games)

That would leave them with a sched like this:

-Navy (OOC)
-Pitt (OOC)
-@Michigan State (Divisional)
-Wisconsin (Other Division)
-USC (OOC)
BYE
-Purdue(Divisional)
-@Ohio State(Divisional)
-Indiana(Divisional)
-@Michigan(Divisional)
-Nebraska (Other Division)
-@Penn State(Divisional)
BYE (Thanksgiving weekend)
-Conference Championship vs. Team From West Division (Ford Field, Soldier Field, Lambeau Field, Heinz Field, Lucas Oil Field, etc...)

Look at that schedule for Notre Dame...They keep rivalries with Navy and USC, and Michigan, and by moving to the big10, they can keep their once off-and-on rivalries with MSU, PSU, Nebraska, and Purdue. Thats a respectable schedule right there. all of those games would be fun to go to, recruits would love it, and I am sure the school would make more money with tat kind of schedule. They could even keep their NBC deal until it expires, or re-work it or something.

Another possible team if ND wont come would be Pitt, a school with great football, academics, and basketball...

[TitansGiantsBears]

Vandy vs. Austin Peay in 2013!
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20100525/SPORTS/100525034/Austin-Peay-to-play-Vanderbilt-in-football-in-2013-

I am excited about my alma mater vs. my favorite team matchup. I have watched them play basketball a couple of times, and they have played baseball quite a few times (Austin Peay even beat Vandy this year). But football is whole seperate matter.

Now I would be shocked to see Austin Peay even being competitive in this game, but it should be a great experience for the program. I will definitely be at that game.

I'd be even more shocked to see Vandy competitive in that game! :lol

[TitansGiantsBears]

Big 12 might be dismantled by weeks end...Nebraska and Mizzou are most likely going to the Big10 as soon as Friday. The Pac10 is trying to lure texas and Oklahoma along with a few other schools into their conference.

If this happens, I expect to see the SEC, Big East, and ACC to somehow turn into a 2 Conference monster, something along the ligns of:

SEC:
East:
-Clemson
-Florida
-Florida State
-Georgia
-Georgia Tech
-Miami
-South Carolina
-Tennessee
West:
-Alabama
-Arkansas
-Auburn
-Kentucky
-LSU
-Mississippi
-Mississippi State
-Vanderbilt

and the Big East as something possibly like:
North:
-Boston College
-Cincinnati
-Louisville
-Rutgers
-Syracuse
-Temple
-UCONN
-West Virginia
South:
-Duke
-Maryland
-North Carolina
-North Carolina State
-South Florida
-Virginia
-Virginia Tech
-Wake Forrest

It's weird, but by the end of the year, the Big10 might include pitt, nebraska, Mizzou, Notre Dame, and a team like Iowa State. Crazy!!!

I couldn't imagine the SEC not going after a top program like Va Tech if the expansion ball really gets rolling. There is a long-standing rivalry among border fans in Virginia and Tennessee. That said, it would be hard to leave out any of those teams you mentioned as well. If I had to leave any of them out of the picture it would be Miami or Florida State. I'd take Va Tech over either of them in a heartbeat.

[Titansfan777]

Really? I am thinking along the lines of money, which these expansions are all about...FSU and Miami are both national brands(think poor mans ND, USC, or Michigan) that each have more of a following than VT. Also, these schools would be great competition for Florida and the other teams.

[TTP77]

http://blogs.ajc.com/barnhart-college-football/2010/06/10/the-sec-sure-is-being-quiet-on-expansion/

[Jones31]

Ok so I'm out of the loop on most of this, why is the Big 12 breaking up?

[Sect309Fan]

Ok so I'm out of the loop on most of this, why is the Big 12 breaking up?

It really depends on Texas. If the SEC or Pac-10 convince them to leave the Big 12, then Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Baylor all likely go as well. The teams that are left then will try to hook up with some other conference, with the Mountain West (http://www.csindy.com/colorado/mountain-west-in-good-spot/Content?oid=1739477)possibly the big winner.

[Sect309Fan]

Looks like Colorado is going to the Pac-10, as expected.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=5271438

[TitansFan23]

Schools such as Miami, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Clemson have been tossed out as possible SEC targets. Those schools don't make sense, because the SEC already has a stranglehold on the markets they would deliver.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_staples/06/10/aggies.options/index.html

I wouldn't mind seeing the SEC get Texas A&M and Virginia Tech or Virginia.

[TitansGiantsBears]

http://blogs.ajc.com/barnhart-college-football/2010/06/10/the-sec-sure-is-being-quiet-on-expansion/

Some interesting stuff in there. My opinion is the SEC needs to move quickly or get left out in the cold. Even as an SEC fan I can't see the SEC competing long-term with so-called "super conferences" of 16 teams. These new conferences can demand big money on TV contracts. I also believe national recruiting would take a hit. Recruiting is about prestige and things could turn very quickly for the SEC if they take too much of a "wait and see" attitude. Voters in the polls tend to give the benefit of the doubt to their own conferences and regional powers. It's not supposed to be that way but it is. Even little things like the Heisman would be effected. In a dream world the SEC lands Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia Tech and GA Tech.

I don't see that happening though. Texas seems tied at the hip to the other state schools and the SEC isn't going to accept A&M, Baylor, and Tech. The Sooners have the same problem with OSU attached to their hip. However, OSU may be attractive enough that the SEC would want them.

Virginia Tech seems like a natural to many people but they have the same issue with Virginia. The Cavs stuck their necks out to get Tech into the ACC. State politics would probably prevent that from happening. GA Tech is attractive right now but how much so for the long haul? They're a mess financially. Their stadium is tiny by just about any standards.

After giving it some thought I just don't see the SEC raiding the ACC. They already have the state of Florida locked up. Why do they need Miami or FSU? Both programs have struggled. Florida would probably throw a fit about bringing them into the SEC as they leverage being the state's only SEC school while recruiting in-state. As I said, GA Tech has financial and stadium issues. Va Tech has political issues to overcome. Clemson may be an attractive option but would pose much the same issue as in Florida.

If anything I see the SEC making some kind of offer to Texas and A&M. That may be a workable scenario that would satisfy state politics and still leave room for Oklahoma and OSU. This would expand the league into markets they currently don't have a stake in already. Texas and Oklahoma, especially run their programs like SEC programs already. They have tradition, built-in regional rivalry potential. Their region and their fans have much more in common with SEC fans than PAC-10 west coast institutions. I've already seen some boards where PAC 10 fans are making fun of them. (Let's see how that goes if they do join your conference. I have a feeling USC's dominance is over if some of the better Big 12 teams do jump ship to their conference).

[TitansFan23]

I think Texas should just brave the storm and keep the Big 12 intact.

Nebraska and Colorado are gone, but they could bring in BSU and add another team such as TCU.

I just can't see Texas and the West Coast teams in the same conference.

[TTP77]

for you twitter peeps Derek Dooley is now on twitter!!

http://twitter.com/DerekDooley

yippee!!!

[Rolltide14TOMB]

the sec is just fine the way it is. i mean in my lifetime....92 bama, 96 Fla, 98 UT, 2003 LSU, 2007 LSU, 2008 Fla, 2009 Bama
PAC 10..USC
Big 10 Ohio State, Michigan
Big East LOL
ACC Fla State, Miami (i guess they should go in the big east but that would ruin my LOL)
Big 12 tex, OU, and i believe colorado shared one with GT although i cant remember if it was CU or Washington?

Point is every team can join a unified conference for all i care, we live in our own world in the SEC and then kick the "#2 team's" ass....although the number 2 team often resides in the SEC as well

[Rolltide14TOMB]

the sec is just fine the way it is. i mean in my lifetime....92 bama, 96 Fla, 98 UT, 2003 LSU, 2007 LSU, 2008 Fla, 2009 Bama
PAC 10..USC
Big 10 Ohio State, Michigan
Big East LOL
ACC Fla State, Miami (i guess they should go in the big east but that would ruin my LOL)
Big 12 tex, OU, and i believe colorado shared one with GT although i cant remember if it was CU or Washington?

Point is every team can join a unified conference for all i care, we live in our own world in the SEC and then kick the "#2 team's" ass....although the number 2 team often resides in the SEC as well

whoops forgot the best team ever 95 nebraska + they split with michigan in 97

[TTP77]

i really love what i've seen so far outta Dooley

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/jun/23/vols-name-lott-character-coach/?partner=RSS

[TTP77]

http://www.utsports.com/ot/hamiltonletter.html

[Titansfan777]

I thought the big 10 had more revenue distributed than the SEC by like 3 million or so each school. That article made it sound like the SEC is by far the #1 conference in sharing revenue and that it wasn't even close

[TTP77]

I didn't read it that way but he is clearly trying to calm the fan base that is sorta freaking out over the current state of recruiting and the uncertainty. Ticket sales are way down.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

i really love what i've seen so far outta Dooley

I AM STILL the reigning national champion on this board!!!:dancegrin:dancegrin:woot

i can NOT wait to hit Bryant Denny and the Jack Daniels....and then hit the road with the Tide when the titans play away, also with the Jack Daniels. So many special memories are made during the FALL!! of course the ones from last year i will never forget!!

[Jones31]

You?

[TTP77]

Hey the Vols signed an AWESOME punter today!!! :D

[TTP77]

From Chris Low's blog...

Tennessee had made quarterback Justin Worley of Rock Hill, S.C., one of its top priorities for the 2011 signing class, and the Vols got their man Friday.

Worley, who's thrown for more than 90 touchdowns his last two seasons at Northwestern High School, said he plans to sign with Tennessee. Earlier, he had narrowed his choices to LSU, Notre Dame and Tennessee. He recently visited Notre Dame and attended Tennessee's camp last month.

The 6-4, 195-pound Worley was rated as the country's No. 22 quarterback prospect by ESPN. He's the sixth commitment for the Vols in their 2011 class.

http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/11664/vols-pick-up-quarterback-commitment

[TTP77]

Tennessee Vols get football transfer from USC

Malik Jackson of Southern California says he will transfer to Tennessee and will be eligible for the 2010 season.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100706/SPORTS0601/100705020/2215/sports/Vols+get+football+transfer+from+USC

[TitansGiantsBears]

Tennessee Vols get football transfer from USC

Malik Jackson of Southern California says he will transfer to Tennessee and will be eligible for the 2010 season.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100706/SPORTS0601/100705020/2215/sports/Vols+get+football+transfer+from+USC

How great would it be to get a butt-load of Kiffin's talent AND watch him fall flat on his face?

[TTP77]

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/12808/early-influence-joseph-addai

Joseph Addai, Colts running back

“In college I had three good running back coaches and I got different things from them. But I’d say Derek Dooley, who’s now at Tennessee was the one who sticks out most.

:)

[TTP77]

are you peeps hearing about the Vols who got into a bar fight??

uggg!!!

[TTP77]

here's the link...

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jul/09/vols-football-players-brawl-bar/

[TitansFan23]

SMH @ the bar owner who said the VOLS got a VIP pass.

NCAA infractions here we come.

These guys will never learn.

Also, Janzen's name was in the mix again.

I hope Dooley kicks them all off the team.

[TTP77]

Yea i just peeped that bar owner and IDK that she's telling the complete truth here. and that's all i better say.

I think Dooley has to take drastic steps though. What a bunch of dumb-asses...

[Rolltide14TOMB]

You?


yes, me. i won the national championship all by myself.

[TTP77]

Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley dismissed Darren Myles and indefinitely suspended Marlon Walls and Greg King following a bar brawl in Knoxville on Friday.

Statement from Dooley.

"It is a privilege, not a right, to be a member of the University of Tennessee football team. The most important responsibility of that privilege is to properly represent this institution and our supporters on and off the field.

I am disappointed and in many ways embarrassed by the poor judgment displayed on many fronts by several members of our football team last night.

***

more here:

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/jul/09/myles-dismissed-walls-and-greg-king-indefinitely-s/

[TTP77]

I totally heart Derek Dooley as our new coach. That is all.

[TitansGiantsBears]

I see it as addition by subtraction. The comment that is the most meaningful to me is the following.

"We will aggressively continue to build on the many positive changes that have occurred over the last five months to ensure our program is represented with class and dignity." Derek Dooley

[TitansFan23]

Dooley will have to do a lot more than just clean up the football program; he's going to have to clean up Knoxville.

There are way to many enablers helping these players become entitled troublemakers.

Cough "VIP pass" cough...

[TTP77]

Did you read the Tennessean article today? she's whining about people talking about what she said yesterday. She needs to check herself and just zip it

[TitansFan23]

I bet she'll be real popular if the NCAA comes down hard on UT.

She might want to think about changing zip codes, maybe Bar Chattanooga.

[TTP77]

It sounds like some players were and some weren't on their little VIP list and not all the VIP's are players or associated with the school. I think she said all girls were VIP's. :lmao

[TTP77]

I almost forget here's an update on the story. the picture of the guy who got beaten is sad...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5378061

such a sad ugly story...

[TitansGiantsBears]

I almost forget here's an update on the story. the picture of the guy who got beaten is sad...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5378061

such a sad ugly story...

Sometimes I wish there was a button for "I agree" instead of just a like button.

It seems the football team has one version of the story and most of the people inside the bar have another version. I just can't see that this guy would willingly and knowingly start a bar fight with a guy like Hughes and a half dozen or so of his closest friends. I have a feeling we'll see alot more dismissals before this is over. If that's the case and the players are guilty then so be it. Expectations are low. It would be a good year to set a precedent if the allegations are proven true.

[TTP77]

Sometimes I wish there was a button for "I agree" instead of just a like button.

i both agree with and like this part of your post :) and that expectations are low. Dooley has said he wants to change the culture and that's not a quick and easy process. but you can count me onboard Team Coach Dooley. :thumbsup

[TTP77]

they are saying that Bobby Johnson is re-signing from Vanderbilt!!! Crazy!

[Sect309Fan]

they are saying that Bobby Johnson is re-signing from Vanderbilt!!! Crazy!

Thanks for posting. On the Vandysports.com message boards, they are saying it likely is health related.

This is huge (and terrible) news for Vandy. It is also the biggest test of the updated athletic department restructure. Since that move, they have never had a coaching search for any of the big sports.

[Sect309Fan]

Press conference at 1 PM today. At least we will know pretty quickly what happened.

The most interesting name as a replacement that I have heard is Fulmer. It likely doesn't happen, but he is available, and he certainly likes the area. I just don't know if Vandy can pay him enough, and Vandy would likely be a stepping stone to another program.

[Titan723]

I hear Steve Kragthorpe is still looking for a job. :lol

[Titansfan777]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5379454

[Sect309Fan]

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100714/SPORTS0602/100714022/Bobby+Johnson+retires+as+Vanderbilt’s+football+coa ch


“I’ve decided to retire, not resign," Johnson said. "I will not be coaching the Commodores in the 2010 season. It is a tough decision with which my wife Katherine and I struggle. This is a personal decision.” Johnson,59, went 29-66 in eight seasons, coaching the Commodores to a Music City Bowl victory in 2008. (http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DN&Dato=20081231&Kategori=SPORTS0602&Lopenr=812310809&Ref=PH)

Offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell was named interim coach.

[TTP77]

this is just odd. i'm sorry i like Bobby Johnson but i don't think he's telling us the whole truth

[Sect309Fan]

Probably not, given the timing of this announcement. We may know more in the days and weeks ahead.

[TitansFan23]

The most interesting name as a replacement that I have heard is Fulmer. It likely doesn't happen, but he is available, and he certainly likes the area. I just don't know if Vandy can pay him enough, and Vandy would likely be a stepping stone to another program.

In other news; Krispy Kreme has announced the relocation of company head-courters to Nashville...

[TitansGiantsBears]

The Bobby Johnson news came as quite a shock. I'm not a 'Dores fan but I admire Johnson greatly. He is/was a credit to the unviersity and the city. Sometimes success is measured differently than the established norm and what Johnson accomplished at Vandy during his tenure was amazing. Whatever the true story may be I wish him and his family nothing but success in the future.

[TitansFan23]

USC replacing AD and returning Heisman.

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5395550

[Titansfan777]

all they really did was give the old compliance team new titles. not shady or anything.

[Jones31]

Bama DE Marcell Dareus declared ineligible for 2010.

[Johnnyb]

This is a lot like the Dez Bryant thing I believe. Shouldn't hurt the actual team or school in any way besides losing the player.

Personally, I feel the same way I did when I found out about Bryant, that the NCAA is horrible in handling these players and agents and the players are like slaves to the school and league. All work, no pay. The guy went to a party by an agent. The question wasn't about the party, but who paid for the ticket, who paid for the food, and who paid for where he was staying. Well he doesn't have any money of his own because he has to spend all his time practicing, working out, and going to school, so he can't make money any other way so who do you think paid for it?

These players are completely abused and should at very least be given some sort of stipend or some sort of way to reward these players who bring in millions of dollars to schools every year and don't see a dime of it. Yeah they get a free education, thats great, but that doesn't even pale in comparison to how much money these guys are bringing into the school. It's just a tragedy if you ask me.

[Jones31]

Yeah, I can see where you are coming from.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

Ouch is all i can say about losing MD...i don't forsee a legit repeat opportunity now
i was more confident that we could win it all preseason last year than i am this year by a long-shot
odd year coming up AKA "we on the road" arky, UT, LSU, Carolina....in '08 we were able to miraculously win AT arkansas, #1 Georgia, Tennessee, LSU (that doesnt happen often)

[Johnnyb]

Jones you need to check your sources. Dareus hasn't been suspended and from what I've heard from people who know him directly he won't be suspended and shouldn't be. As soon as he found out about the agents he paid for his tickets and went home. There's a lot more to the story than people know.

[Jones31]

I'm just going by what was reported at media days, it's standard policy from what I know until the facts can be established. If it's happened I've likely missed it. If he's clear that's certainly good news. Heard that Mark Ingram was being looked at as well for an agent party also. But I haven't been up to date on the news since Thursday.

[Johnnyb]

No marks bein investigated for an NCAA approved trip to Baltimore that they said he didn't turn in all his receipts and we say he did... Pretty ridiculous if u ask me. Its TMZ that has come out with the allegations btw. So take the whole story with a grain of salt.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

so bama #1 in the coaches poll and UF #3....i dont see why ohio state should be above Florida. Florida could be better than last year (yes its possible that Brantley could make that offense even more dynamic by having a great passer) Ohio State has Terrell Pryor who is Vince Young apparently. Why is Pryor Vince Young? because they are both fast? and both are dual threats? i would hardly consider Pryor much of a "dual threat" and think he is the most overrated QB in the country. Jordan Jefferson could probably be "Vince Young" at Ohio State. Beat a team with 2 Heisman winners (one of the best teams ever) like Vince did at Texas and then maybe you will even be considered an All-American.....Ryan Mallett>>>>>>>>>>>>Terrell Pryor

[Titansfan777]

Ryan Mallett is the best QB in the country...but Pryor should be pretty decent this year and I could see him taking it up a few notches this year

[MillaKilla8]

Oregon State is winning the Pac 10 this year...just sayin

[Titansfan777]

I'm probably just gonna go off myself right about now...Michigan lost its best DB today to a broken leg. In the last 4 months we have also lost Cissoko(5 star, headcase), Warren(5 star, draft early), Dorsey(5 star, academics), Turner(5 star, Transfered)...CB should have been the strength of the team this year...and now its by far the thinnest. They will be starting all freshmen at CB. Seriously, this team can't get a break...and with the NCAA giving it's punishment in a few weeks it will only get better.

[bucket]

Back when Turner Gill, the QB of the 1983 Nebraska team, was head football coach at the little University of Buffalo, I got a Buffalo Bulls t-shirt that I still wear every now and then. The Bulls did OK in the MAC, but they weren't much of a football team and I was glad when Turner became HC at Kansas. Now I read that UT is planning to drop North Carolina from next year's schedule and might instead piay the Buffalo Bulls at Neyland.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100818/SPORTS0601/100818001/Vols+may+play+Buffalo+in+2011

Who's next, the team from the Little Sisters of the Poor or the Blind School?

[TTP77]

good article on Darek Dooley for my Vol peeps :)

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/aug/28/like-clockwork-took-56-hours-dooleys-timeline-ut-l/

[TTP77]

Go Vols!!!! :) :toast

[Titansfan777]

good game vs. UCONN...Denard Robinson for player of the week?

[Sect309Fan]

Vandy is not impressing me at all. They twice have had the ball between the 30 and 40 of Northwestern, and twice they punted on 4th and short. Northwestern leads 10-0.

The defense is looking better, but the offense is all running. The passing game is almost invisible,


Update: I am feeling a little better. The defense caused a turnover, and the offense had a big pass play that led to a TD. But they missed the extra point, which is inexcusable (but common with Vandy). 10-6 Northwestern late in first half.

Vandy gets a late field goal on a nice little drive at the end of the half. Halftime score: 10-9 NW

[Sect309Fan]

So far, this is a very typical Vandy game. Great defense till the 4th quarter, good running game, highly inconsistent passing game, missed kicks, and turnovers and stupid penalities at the worst times.

Northwestern is giving Vandy a slim chance by bobbling the extra point snap. An extra point would have given them and almost insurmountable 9 point lead, but it is only an 8 point game with about 5 minutes left to play. Let's see if Vandy can force OT or not.

Vandy scores with 2:22 left, but they fumble the snap on the 2 point conversion. :banghead

Onside kick is their only chance now....yet they kick it deep. :huh

NW fumbles on 2nd down...but recovers....3rd and 6 after Vandy uses their last timeout.

Game ends on a brilliant defensive play by Vandy. They prevented the first down, but the refs call a "high hit". 15 yard penalty...game over.

23-21 Northwestern. Vandy fails on all three extra point attempts, while NW only failed one. That is the difference in another brutal, heartbreaking loss.

[ZachLV27]

Irish won in what turned out to be a pretty good game to watch and this TCU / Oregon State game is pretty good. I can't complain about today's games. Monday nights game is the one that matters for me though.

[hooktool]

Oregon Ducks beat NM 72-0. On Sportscenter highlights, they had a little picture-in-picture of the Duck mascot doing push-ups in high speed while they reviewed the game-it was really funny. Someone should get a pay raise for it. :)

John

[hooktool]

So far, this is a very typical Vandy game. Great defense till the 4th quarter, good running game, highly inconsistent passing game, missed kicks, and turnovers and stupid penalities at the worst times.

Northwestern is giving Vandy a slim chance by bobbling the extra point snap. An extra point would have given them and almost insurmountable 9 point lead, but it is only an 8 point game with about 5 minutes left to play. Let's see if Vandy can force OT or not.

Vandy scores with 2:22 left, but they fumble the snap on the 2 point conversion. :banghead

Onside kick is their only chance now....yet they kick it deep. :huh

NW fumbles on 2nd down...but recovers....3rd and 6 after Vandy uses their last timeout.

Game ends on a brilliant defensive play by Vandy. They prevented the first down, but the refs call a "high hit". 15 yard penalty...game over.

23-21 Northwestern. Vandy fails on all three extra point attempts, while NW only failed one. That is the difference in another brutal, heartbreaking loss.

They're killing you slowly aren't they? :)

John

[Sect309Fan]

I do want to shout out to the OVC and Jacksonville State for beating Ole Miss in a double-OT thiller, 49-48.

[TTP77]

Vandy is in trouble this year I think.

On a good note my Vols won big as they should have over UTM :)

[Sect309Fan]

Vandy-LSU commentary

10-0 LSU at the half. Vandy defense gets a B+. Vandy offense gets a F-

Avg 3rd down play for Vandy is 3rd and 15. Pathetic.

UT-Oregon has finally restarted. UT was up 6-0 in the first before a lightning delay. UT is surprisingly good so far this game.

[Sect309Fan]

So does Boise State feel like crap now? They beat Virginia Tech less than a I-AA school did today.

[ZachLV27]

So does Boise State feel like crap now? They beat Virginia Tech less than a I-AA school did today.

Meh. Teams that lose big games usually suffer a let down the next week. I still think VaTech will come back and win the ACC.

[TitansFan23]

Phil Simms genes are not nearly as strong as Archie Manning.

[ZachLV27]

Irish had a tough loss today. When their starting QB got injured on the first TD things fell apart for the rest of the half. The backup QB immediately tossed one right to Michigan and then they brought in Joe Montana's boy who didn't look very good and tossed an interception as well. When Crist came back out in the 2nd half the Irish offense picked it up again and outscored them 17-0. The defense then let Michigan march down for the game winning score with 30 seconds left. Good game to watch though.

[ZachLV27]

Phil Simms genes are not nearly as strong as Archie Manning.

And he just threw the ball to an Oregon defender for a TD

[Comar]

Well, all I have to say about tonights game is......Go Titans!

[Johnnyb]

Well tonight was a great night in Tuscaloosa. Great game against a solid team, a great tradition, and a historic coach.

I have to say that was probably one of the most amazing college football experiences I've ever been to. Every time Penn St. would take field all of our fans would cheer for them and when Joe Pa left the field at the end of the half and game he got a standing ovation from the crowd. It was amazing to see the amount of respect everyone showed to a coach who has done it all and this will probably be one of his last few years coaching.

And seeing Bowde, Paterno, and Saban at mid-field before the game was unreal. Those three coaches combined have almost 1000 wins and 6 national titles. Just a fantastic night.

[TitansJonne]

All i got to say is. HOOK'EM HORNS!!!!!!

[Sect309Fan]

Last night, the Tennessee Tech - Lane game was called with 5:01 left in the 2nd quarter, due to lightning and heavy rain. :ohmy

It was the shortest game in TTU's history, and probably one of the shortest games of all time.

TTU was up 43-0 at the time, while Lane had -23 yards of offense. THis reminded me of a little league "mercy rule" situation more than anything.

[TitansFan23]

Yeah, we go from getting trounced 62-7 by TCU to putting a whipping on Lane.

[TTP77]

Phil Simms genes are not nearly as strong as Archie Manning.

This seriously made me LOL

[Sect309Fan]

Vandy broke a 10 game SEC losing streak by beating the Ole Miss Rebels on the road 28-14. :thumbsup

Congrats to Coach Caldwell for his first win as head coach!

[TitansFan23]

OMG! What did the state of Tennessee ever do to Phil Simms to incur this curse?

FU Lane Kiffin!

[TitansJonne]

In case any of who guys wanna see a REAL football team play. TEXAS will be playing later tonight. LOONGHORNS!!!!

[ZachLV27]

In case any of who guys wanna see a REAL football team play. TEXAS will be playing later tonight. LOONGHORNS!!!!

I'll gladly watch Boise State beat a bad team instead of watching Texas beat a different bad team. I'll probably watch some of the ND game as well. That should be an entertaining game.

[Sect309Fan]

I went to the Austin Peay - TSU game last night at LP Field. It is quite a different experience with only about 8000 fans there, but we Peay fans filled up 3 sections and were quite loud.

It really was a good game, with TSU leading most of the game. Peay kept kicking field goals instead of getting TDs, but they finally got their 2nd TD of the game with 40 seconds left to win 26-23.

[TTP77]

Well... all I can say is that Matt Simms better step up his game. We can't keep playing that crappy on offense. ugg!!!

[Titansfan777]

Michigan survived Umass in a letdown game...denard threw his first int. of the season but still managed to have a great game as a passer, and added another 100+ yards rushing giving him over 1200 yards of offense through the first 3 games (671 passing, 559 rushing, 8 TD's). But wow this offense is amazing, but its the D thats scaring me. The D is all freshman and one walkon sophomore in the secondary and the LB's are a FB, an LB who has regressed all 4 years, and a safety, and the D line is an LB, and two DT's...and they are getting shat on every week so far. If they even had a semi-respectful D, I would be confident in them winning against OSU even.

[TitansFan23]

Matt Simms makes a good play against UAB and turns around to blow kisses to the crowd.

FTLOG, just do your job.

[TTP77]

He's still pretty inconsistent but we are up 7-14. :)

[TitansJonne]

Looonghorns!!! :)

[Orca]

Looonghorns!!! :)

Say again?

[Sect309Fan]

SEC East standings

Florida 2-0
South Carolina 1-1
Vandy 1-1
UK 0-1
UT 0-1
Georgia 0-3

I like it!

[Titan723]

Roll Tide!! I was so glad to see Arkansas lose yesterday. I hate Bobby Petrino and wish him nothing but failure.

[Orca]

So, how will the Bama/tOSU game turn out? (just wondering, if...)

[Parddy]

Vanderbilt at UConn. An SEC team coming to the Rent.


http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/conn/graphics/rentweb.jpg

[Jones31]

Yahoo doesn't like people linking images. Snobs.

[Parddy]

Is that what it is? Thanks Jonesy, I'll try googling it.




Edit: You were exactly right!!!!!

[Sect309Fan]

I am looking foward to Vandy-Uconn. With the SEC East in tatters right now, if Vandy can win this game, a bowl berth is not out of the question. I can see 4 more wins among East Carolina, Georgia, UT, UK, and Wake Forest.

[Parddy]

UConn is in complete disarray right now. If Vandy can't beat them at this point, they are in for a loooong season.

[titanup23]

I went to the Austin Peay - TSU game last night at LP Field. It is quite a different experience with only about 8000 fans there, but we Peay fans filled up 3 sections and were quite loud.

It really was a good game, with TSU leading most of the game. Peay kept kicking field goals instead of getting TDs, but they finally got their 2nd TD of the game with 40 seconds left to win 26-23.

That was a great game! Wish I knew you were there, could have gotten you a field pass. I stood on the field the entire game.

What did you think of Rick Stansell (kicker)?

[Titan723]

I am looking foward to Vandy-Uconn. With the SEC East in tatters right now, if Vandy can win this game, a bowl berth is not out of the question. I can see 4 more wins among East Carolina, Georgia, UT, UK, and Wake Forest.

Vandy plays South Carolina, not East Carolina.

[Sect309Fan]

Vandy plays South Carolina, not East Carolina.

Eastern Michigan is what I meant, not East Carolina.


But after being tied at halftime, UConn has taken a 31-21 lead.

[Sect309Fan]

Is Les Miles the worst final minute coach in all of college football???

I am happy that UT pulled off the unbelievable upset, but how in the world does Miles's teams keep screwing up at the ends of games? I am in shock at how LSU looked like they were doomed with 4th and 14, looked like a sure winner with 1st and goal at the 2, and then looked absolutely befuddled after that.

Crazy end...

[TitansFan23]

I've seen it all... :facepalm

[SwissTitansFan]

€&@$£¥ ARRRRGH......!!!!!!!

WTF are you doin' Vols....???....Is it sooooo damn hard to count to 11...???

.... AND WE LOSE....!!!

[TitansFan23]

If there's a way for a team I cheer for to lose, they'll find it.

[Sect309Fan]

That's what I get for turning the TV off. I didn't realize that there was a penalty on UT for too many men. Wow...I can't believe that happened.

[SwissTitansFan]

That's what I get for turning the TV off. I didn't realize that there was a penalty on UT for too many men. Wow...I can't believe that happened.

It was unfreakin' believable.....!!!

I blame this one on the VOLS coaching staff, who started sending people in after LSU couldn't decide what to do.....

I question, if LSU had really 11 men on the field......

[TTP77]

it's been a looonnnggg time since i've gone from one such extreme emotion to another. :cry

[TitansGiantsBears]

I've checked the replay. LSU had 11 on the field. Tennessee had 13 that were visible. There may have actually been another player on the field as there was an LSU receiver at the bottom left of the screen but the replay cuts the field at an angle so you can't tell if anyone was covering him or not. If not then they get an easy TD on the play if they get the snap off. Either way this one is on the Vols coaching staff. Thus far Dooley reminds me of someone who wasn't successful at the lower levels of college football and given the keys to a broken down Cadillac in the SEC... oh wait. Seriously though, I'll be surprised after today if his team doesn't quit on him the rest of the year. He and the coaching staff took that victory from them after they earned it on the field. He's going to have to look every one of those young men in the eyes and say, "This one's on me." Maybe they respect that, maybe they don't. When you barely beat UAB at home and then lose one like this with the schedule UT has ahead, it would be easy to lose control of the team.

[Titan723]

Looks like life in Gainesville isnt so nice without St. Tebow. :lol

[Parddy]

It looks like Alabama and then everyone else.

[hooktool]

A bad four days for football in TN. We went down to Murfreesboro to watch MTSU and Troy tonight. Dwight Dasher was back at QB after his suspension and they had a big Tuesday night crowd and expected to play well. Troy wins 42-13 final score and it was worse than that. My wife wants me to put in a fraud report to VISA and see if we can get our money back.

John

[Titansfan777]

Michigan vs. Michigan State this week...We got Denard and the #2 offense in the land...but they have a very good d and a top 25 run d...and a good offense.
Michigan 42
Michigan St. 34

[Johnnyb]

Alabama goes to see the Head Ball Coach up in South Carolina. This will be Alabama's 4th game against a top 25 team in it's past 5 games. South Carolina is coming off the bye, which almost every team Alabama plays the rest of the year will be. I hope to be attending this game because it will probably be the closest game we'll have all year till Auburn comes to Tuscaloosa in November.

Alabama wins it though 27-17.

[Orca]

Roll Tide. Great to see them back.

[Sect309Fan]

Vandy is playing a team that has lost 17 straight games and is ranked #1 in ESPN's Bottom 10 standings. I think we have a chance to win. ;)

[Parddy]

UConn opens Big East play tomorrow at Rutgers (ESPN). Flying high after the big Vandy win.

309, that Vandy linebacker, I forget his name, is really good.

[TitansFan23]

I think I'm beginning to understand what it feels like to be a Vandy fan. :(

[TitansFan23]

Whoa Bama!

:jawdrop

[TitansFan23]

Garcia may have just made the dumbest play I've ever seen.

[ZachLV27]

Roll Tide!

Roll your way on out of the top 5...

Bahahaha

[Sect309Fan]

I think I'm beginning to understand what it feels like to be a Vandy fan. :(

This definitely a Vandy-like year for UT. You never quite know when your team will show up.

I am really curious now how Vandy plays Georgia next week. I think this Georgia win helps Vandy's chances, since they aren't so desperate for a win anymore.

[TTP77]

It's going to be a llloooonnnngggg season Vol fans :(

[Parddy]

UConn stinks. Just when you think maybe...............THUD.

[titansikou]

Is anyone watching the Texas - Nebraska game? I just checked it out on Game Cast (that pile of crap Flash game tracker that ESPN fobs off as useable) and it looks like an ugly game. Gilbert 4 for 16, Martinez 4 for 12?

[Titan723]

If KY can hold onto their 3 point lead with 75 seconds left they will beat Steve Spurrier for the first time ever.

Kentucky wins!!!!!

[TitansJonne]

Loooonghornssssss!!!

[TitansGiantsBears]

Come on, Wisconsin! Please hold on and beat Overrated State University. The last thing I want to see is a team that would struggle to win a mid-major conference get thumped in yet another national championship game.

[ZachLV27]

And down goes OSU!

[TitansGiantsBears]

Wisconsin hangs on! Way to go Badgers!

[ZachLV27]

Florida being this bad is a refreshing change

Michigan being this bad is nice, but not much of a change

[ZachLV27]

Oklahoma is #1 in the first BcS poll.

[TitansGiantsBears]

Oklahoma as #1 is an absolute joke! The best team in the country doesn't survive against Cincinnati. Texas gets its butt handed to them by UCLA, the next-to-last place team in the PAC 10. Oklahoma barely gets by Texas and Cincinnati. If Oregon blows out UCLA this week how can you possibly even make an argument for the Sooners? Then there is Boise, TCU, Auburn, and LSU. I believe either of the other undefeateds would destroy Oklahoma with the exception of LSU. Of course LSU would beat them too on some weird fluke play in the closing seconds but that's because Les Miles sold his soul to the devil. :lol

[TitansFan23]

NEW YORK -- Rutgers junior defensive tackle Eric LeGrand suffered a spinal-cord injury in the Scarlet Knights' 23-20 overtime win over Army on Saturday and is paralyzed below the neck, the school announced Sunday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/ncf/news/story?id=5696563

I hate seeing stuff like this.

[hooktool]

And Vandy could lead the SEC East Saturday evening.

John

[TitansFan23]

OU goes down.

[Sect309Fan]

New BCS standings for week of Nov 1:

1. Oregon
2. Auburn
3. TCU
4. Boise State
5. Utah
6. Alabama

[Comar]

Since I am, oddly enough, not seeing my Vols in that BCS top 5, I'll have to say, "Go Ducks!"

[TitansFan23]

Ducks/Bama would be a good game.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

Ducks/Bama would be a good game.

a classic battle of two styles

[ZachLV27]

Texas is bad

Very bad




And I love it

[Sect309Fan]

New BCS standings as of 11/8

1. Oregon (#1 in human polls, #3 in computers')
2. Auburn (#2 in human polls, #1 in computers')
3. TCU (#3 in human polls, #2 in computers')
4. Boise State
5. LSU

[ZachLV27]

Things keep getting worse and worse for Cam Newton's Heisman trophy hopes.

The cheating stuff just makes him look pathetic, especially the fact that he flat out stole another students paper, but that wont and shouldn't have an effect on his chances. The latest report that he and his father had phone conversations saying that money would play a role in his decision of which school to attend probably will though. The Heisman voters have to be scared of having another Reggie Bush situation and with the FBI now involved in the investigation there's a much better chance that something will be found out. If there is anything to be found out that is.

[MusicCityMullet]

from twitter:

ClayTravisBGID My buddy Ian Fitzsimmons formerly of Jox, now on ESPN Dallas, is reporting NCAA to suspend Cam Newton in 3-4 hours.

then again its from that smug asshat clay travis

[Jones31]

An Auburn Blogger started that rumor.

[Sect309Fan]

Congrats to South Carolina for winning their first ever SEC East title. :thumbsup This definitely has been the year of the Gamecock.

They get to play Auburn in the SEC Championship game in three weeks.

[Jones31]

Gag!

[titansikou]

Damn Hawkeyes

[Rolltide14TOMB]

War scam eagle!

[Sect309Fan]

Nice comeback by Auburn. Down by 24, and they still win. South Carolina is their last obstacle to reaching the BCS championship game.

[TitansFan23]

Auburn will beat the Gamecocks, but if they face Oregon, they better not fall behind too far.

[Parddy]

UConn. Two wins away from the Fiesta bowl, unbelievable. They will probably choke. :(

[hooktool]

Nice comeback by Auburn. Down by 24, and they still win. South Carolina is their last obstacle to reaching the BCS championship game.

Talk about a tale of two halves. There was plenty to make each side's fans crazy, bi-polar nearly. :D

John

[ZachLV27]

Did those 2 plays in a row really just happen???

[SwissTitansFan]

Boise vs. Nevada.....what a game .....!!!

WOW....!!!

[SwissTitansFan]

WOW....This game was a thriller....

Nevada wins in OT.....

[ZachLV27]

I'm sick to my stomach now.

I went from excited as all hell and literally shaking with how happy I was after that diving catch with 2 seconds left to feeling like someone punched me in the balls after we missed the field goal.

Once we went to OT I knew we lost and I was just numb to what went on in the OT.

A real good day of football ended with a great game. It just sucks my team came out on the losing end.

[ZachLV27]

Oh, I'm pretty sure I now know how A's fans felt after Gibson's homerun in the 88 World Series and how Bills' fans felt after the Music City Miracle. Being on the wrong end of these emotions sucks.

[Jones31]

Auburn will beat the Gamecocks, but if they face Oregon, they better not fall behind too far.

Hard to beat teams twice in one year.... South Carolina winning would not surprise me.

[MusicCityMullet]

that boise kicker will never ever ever get laid again in the state of idaho

[Titan723]

Oh, I'm pretty sure I now know how A's fans felt after Gibson's homerun in the 88 World Series and how Bills' fans felt after the Music City Miracle. Being on the wrong end of these emotions sucks.

I know how you feel, I was on the losing end of the Christian Laettner shot that beat UK back in 92. I was pulling for Boise to get to the title game. Been better then that fraud Auburn getting there.

[Jones31]

I wonder what would happen if auBARN loses in the SEC championship.

[Sect309Fan]

I have to give UT credit. They played a solid November to get to 6-6 and become bowl eligible. I expect them to get invited to the Music City Bowl.

[Sect309Fan]

I wonder what would happen if auBARN loses in the SEC championship.

The question is whether the Sugar Bowl is required to get the SEC champion if that team isn't playing in the BCS championship. If so, they SC would go to the Sugar Bowl, and LSU likely gets an at-large bid over Auburn (which is totally messed up since Auburn beat LSU).

[Jones31]

6 wins is too little to be in a bowl.... oh you're .500 sure here's your reward.

I was referring to the BCS Championship mainly.

[Sect309Fan]

6 wins is too little to be in a bowl.... oh you're .500 sure here's your reward.

I was referring to the BCS Championship mainly.

With so many bowls, you have to invite 6-6 teams (plus the SEC has like 11 tie-ins). UT does deserve it, after outplaying a top 5 team (LSU) and playing Oregon very tough for a half.

Auburn should not be in the BCS championship if they lose. They likely don't even make a BCS bowl due to the two team limit.

I do wish the BCS would immediately make a rule saying that only conference champions are eligible for the BCS championship game.

[Comar]

26 years is a long time.

[TTP77]

I have to say that I'm proud of this Vols team. Tyler Bray is going to be a star and I predict Ty Poole will be great too. I will miss DMoe and Gerald Jones amongst the other seniors though :(

[JimOkc]

I enjoyed the "bedlam" game last night. That was a back and forth contest, very exciting 4th quarter.

[Titan723]

ESPN is reporting TCU is moving to the Big East.

[Sect309Fan]

ESPN is reporting TCU is moving to the Big East.

I thought you were kidding at first. :)

http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/news/story?id=5862368

DALLAS -- TCU has accepted a bid to the Big East Conference, which will take effect July 1, 2012, according to sources familiar with the deal. The school has set a news conference for 1 p.m. CT on campus to make "a major announcement involving the TCU athletics program."

A source confirmed the move to ESPN.com's Joe Schad Monday as well.

Big East commissioner John Marinatto and associate commissioner in charge of communications John Paquette flew to Dallas on Sunday in advance of the announcement, according to a New York Daily News story earlier Monday.





The school's release said athletic director Chris Del Conte would be present at the news conference along with school chancellor Victor Boschini.
The conference change allows TCU to play in an automatic BCS-qualifying league beginning in the 2012-13 school year. TCU currently plays in the Mountain West Conference, which does not have an automatic bid to the BCS and is going through some changes of its own. BYU and Utah are leaving the conference just as Boise State enters.

[Parddy]

Sweet!!! Welcome TCU. It might be getting near time to rename the conference however.

[ZachLV27]

Bleh

[TTP77]

for my Vols peeps. this is the most awesome thing EVER!!!


Lane Kiffin lost a game against Notre Dame, but USC's first-year coach has not lost the ability to recognize dark humor in a situation, even if it comes at his own expense.

Kiffin, of course, continues to be criticized mercilessly by Tennessee fans for bolting to USC after one season.

So who clinched Notre Dame's victory over the Trojans?

Fighting Irish safety Harrison Smith, who played high school football in ... Knoxville, Tenn.

Smith might have been the goat after slipping and letting USC receiver Ronald Johnson get behind him for what would have been a certain touchdown. But Johnson dropped the pass.

A few plays later, Smith's interception clinched the victory.

Kiffin, noting Smith's Tennessee connection, said: "I now officially believe in karma."

[Comar]

for my Vols peeps. this is the most awesome thing EVER!!!

A friend of mine from Knoxville told me about this!

I love it. I love Coach Dooley. But I still miss the guy.

[TTP77]

I don't miss him one bit..i do like Dooley though :)

[Comar]

Don't get me wrong, I hope he fails miserably everywhere he goes now.

[Titan723]

Sweet!!! Welcome TCU. It might be getting near time to rename the conference however.

They keep adding teams and their conference basketball tournament will be bigger then the NCAA tournament itself.

[Parddy]

They keep adding teams and their conference basketball tournament will be bigger then the NCAA tournament itself.

I forgot about basketball being I was thinking in football mode. lol. How is TCU in hoops anyway? Basketball wise it's size is getting ridiculous I agree. They should kick Notre Dame out unless they ante up and Join the football conference.... Maybe NBC will drop them, I doubt it though. $$$$$$$$$

[Sect309Fan]

How is TCU in hoops anyway?

The women are pretty good, making the NCAA tourney 9 of the last 10 years.

The men are pretty bad. They haven't had a winning season since 2004-2005.

[Parddy]

Thanks 309... I looked them up too. The women are very good and the men will be challenged for awhile evidently. I think it's great for a Texas school to be invited in....Rumor has it one more is coming....Hmmmm.

[TTP77]

Cam Newton was just declared eligible by the NCAA

[Jones31]

Odd how he was declared ineligible, but no one knew about it. Odd how the SEC Commissioner doesn't like the ruling and could have suspended him for rules violation. I chalk this up to not wanting to touch it in season. But sell your jersey and get a 4 game ban.
It's a load of crap.

[TTP77]

It was weird no doubt.

[Jones31]

Reggie Bush's family gets paid and a house to live in and we saw what happened there. A rule is broken by the Newtons and nothing. USC is gonna have a field day with the infractions committee next week I hear.

[Jones31]

Heck of this was Alabama they would have punished them immediately. Case in point by making them vacate wins over the text book scandal. Even though prior to that the NCAA had never stripped wins in the exact same instances. Pure double standards.

[ZachLV27]

The double standard doesn't make sense to me though. It's not as if the NCAA hasn't come down hard on Auburn before.

I guess they want to make as much money as possible before they punish them.

[Jones31]

I wouldn't be surprised if that's all it is.

[Parddy]

UConn vs USF Sat night ESPN 2.......

I know an automatic berth for a BCS Bowl going to the Big East is a farce this year....I realize other teams are more deserving.... I also don't care one iota...lol


Go Huskies!!!!!

[Rolltide14TOMB]

Garcia, Lattimore, Jeffrey, and the Ol Pitch and Catch Coach vs Cam

Prediction

South Carolina 33
Auburn 31

[Rolltide14TOMB]

Ducks 65
Beavers 30

[Comar]

Go Ducks!

[TitansFan23]

Cam Newton appears to be a better passer than VY right now.

[TitansFan23]

What a way to end the half for Auburn.

[TTP77]

Auburn's Cam Newton has accounted for 318 yards and four touchdowns in first half of #SEC Championship Game. #SEC

the guy is just amazing

[TitansFan23]

Newton = Heisman

[Titan723]

It's pathetic that Boise St. is playing in some turd bowl while UConn is playing in a BcS game. This isn't a stab at UConn but the whole college football system.

[Orca]

Auburn's Cam Newton has accounted for 318 yards and four touchdowns in first half of #SEC Championship Game. #SEC

the guy is just amazing

Dont you think referring to it as the National Championship Game would be more appropriate? Kinda works out that way, doesnt it?

[TTP77]

Texas OC Davis has resigned. this seriously made me LOL

http://www.shaggybevo.com/board/showthread.php/77872-Calling-Dr.-Kevorkian-Texas-Longhorns-Season-Review-In-MS-Paint

[TTP77]

here's my blog about the Cam Newton decision

http://thefemaletotalpackage.blogspot.com/2010/12/constitutional-implications-of-cam.html

[MusicCityMullet]

@TeresaMWalker
Teresa Walker
RT @DanWolken: Noooooooo RT @TomDienhart: told by Nebraska source that Husker OC Shawn Watson has a second interview with Vanderbilt today.

[Predarat]

Vandy needs to go against the grain and hire Gary Rankin.

[TitansFan23]

Does it really matter who Vandy hires?

They'll never seriously compete in the SEC.

[TTP77]

Vandy was pretty competitive a couple of years ago.

[Jones31]

That's like say there was this one time......

[Parddy]

UConn a 17 point underdog against Oklahoma. Ouch. I knew it would be bad, I just didn't realize how bad until I saw it in print.

[MusicCityMullet]

Yes, Cam Newton Wrote His Name On The Computer He Stole (http://deadspin.com/5713743/)


http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/12/500x_155819_10100624266846051_2000800_74373874_236 3308_n.jpg

[ZachLV27]

Stanford is reaching out to Chris Petersen for their HC job.

With losing our OC this year and DC last year (though that didn't effect our defense at all) I might need to go crawl into a corner and cry. Losing Petersen and our OC in the same offseason would really hurt the program.

[ZachLV27]

Petersen has told Stanford that he will be staying with Boise.

Our WR coach who had just agreed to go become the OC at Indiana is coming back (can you really come back if you were only "gone" for like a week?) to be our OC.

Some think that Michigan and LSU (if Miles goes to Michigan) might come calling, but I'm not too worried about him going there. If Petersen was going to go anywhere this year it was going to be Stanford. He is actually a real quiet type of guy who doesn't want to be in the bright lights.

One of these days I'd actually like to see Petersen go to a big school just to show how good of a coach he is. People complain about Boise's schedule but don't seem to realize that he is inning all these games with 2 and 3 star recruits. He does a great coaching job getting those 2 and 3 star recruits to look much better than they actually are. Seeing him coaching a bunch of 4 and 5 star recruits would be a lot of fun.

[ZachLV27]

Michael Floyd is the latest (of what is turning into a long list) of guys who are returning to college next year when most thought they would enter into the NFL draft. Thanks to the lack of a CBA right now next years draft is looking like it might be one of the better drafts in a long time.

[ZachLV27]

Wow Justin Blackmon is staying in college too. He was almost assured to be a first round pick.

[Parddy]

UConn to replace Randy Edsall with Mark Whipple. Interesting.