2012 NCAA football thread

[Snoogans]

Snoogans, nice win by Rutgers.

The stink of Arkansas will now linger on the SEC's schedule for the rest of the year.

I would temper any thoughts of a BCS run though because their current schedule isn't polling well ( tied for 96th w/ Army ).

Their opponents they've played, through yesterday, were only 1-5. Their future opponents, at this time, are only 8-12.

That's be a lot to overcome even w/ an undefeated season.

But it doesn't take away from a win on the road at an SEC school.

You should now pull for ARK the rest of the year because if they get good games against their remaining schedule that could help Rutgers.
I was thinkin about this today, and there is one thing that gives RU a bit of a chance at the title. Arkansas being shitty really hurts, but Louisville is ranked and still undefeated. Though they have been playing like they are gonna lose any week, if they can stay undefeated until that last game against rutgers, and rutgers is 11-0 and wins that game (at home), depending where louisville is ranked and how many teams havent lost, they could get into the title game off that if they are one of only 2 unbeatens or the only unbeaten. Also, 2 weeks before that they play Cincy who also has a shot to be unbeaten and ranked by that game.

They would still need help, but if they beat a ranked team to close the year and are one of 2 at most unbeatens, i think they get in. But thats about the only way

[ozzie]

I see two other "ranked" teams on bama's schedule. I'm not sure what paper you're looking at.

I would love nothing more than to see the Pac 12, SEC, Big12, ACC and Big10 champs ALL go undefeated this year.

And just for good measure, throw an undefeated Notre Dame and Big East champ Rutgers into the mix.

I think it's a stretch to say that if any 2 of the 4 in the "semi's" above (ua/lsu/usc/ou) run the table, that any other undefeated conference winner (or even an undefeated ND) has a shot in hell at one of the 2 coveted spots.

1. LSU 13 - 0
2. Oregon 13 - 0
3. bama 11 - 1 (and assuming their only loss is on the road @ LSU, they might even hold onto #2 again)
4. Florida State 13 - 0
5. West Virginia 13 - 0
6. Notre Dame 12 - 0
7. Ohio State 13 - 0
8. Rutgers 12 - 0
9. USC 11 - 2

Or, swap USC and Oregon, and swap bama and LSU. Same difference.

Unless something drastic happens, it's almost predetermined that it'll be SEC v. Pac12 this year (or SEC v. SEC again).

THIS is why this system is so goddamned frustrating, and why I don't think that even a 4 team playoff is enough.

Haha... I finally looked at the updated polls, and the "impossible dream" season I was joking about a few weeks ago, still has a shot at becoming a reality!

Although, something tells me that if ND runs the table, they'd jump a few schools I originally had ahead of them.

[Snoogans]

Haha... I finally looked at the updated polls, and the "impossible dream" season I was joking about a few weeks ago, still has a shot at becoming a reality!

Although, something tells me that if ND runs the table, they'd jump a few schools I originally had ahead of them.

If ND runs the table they should stay right there. Fuck them. overrated michigan. Overrated USC (like always). I have yet to really be impressed. Plus, knowing ND, they will prob go and lose to navy

[ozzie]

If ND runs the table they should stay right there. Fuck them. overrated michigan. Overrated USC (like always). I have yet to really be impressed. Plus, knowing ND, they will prob go and lose to navy

But... but... bu... but Michigan was #8 when mighty alerbammer got their HUGE opening win!

And look at bama's schedule on ESPN. It still shows (and will continue to show) that they beat the #8 ranked team on 9/1, and anyone looking back over their schedule would assume that this win actually meant something.

Further proof that any poll released before October is fucking useless.

Actually, more harmful than useless because all the voters seem to do is decide how far to drop teams after losses, and then slide the rest up that many spots. If you aren't ranked to begin with, it makes it harder to impress the voters and move up.

[Snoogans]

But... but... bu... but Michigan was #8 when mighty alerbammer got their HUGE opening win!

And look at bama's schedule on ESPN. It still shows (and will continue to show) that they beat the #8 ranked team on 9/1, and anyone looking back over their schedule would assume that this win actually meant something.

Further proof that any poll released before October is fucking useless.

Actually, more harmful than useless because all the voters seems to do is decide how far to drop teams after losses, and then slide the rest up that many spots. If you aren't ranked to begin with, it makes it harder to impress the voters and move up.

in the end it wont matter. Bama will be 13-0 and Rutgers will be 12-0 and no one else will be unbeaten. Then Rutgers will go into the Champ game and Jamison will run for 200 yards and Nova will throw for 400 and Rutgers will beat Bama 87-3.

[JimBeam]

But... but... bu... but Michigan was #8 when mighty alerbammer got their HUGE opening win!

And look at bama's schedule on ESPN. It still shows (and will continue to show) that they beat the #8 ranked team on 9/1, and anyone looking back over their schedule would assume that this win actually meant something.

Further proof that any poll released before October is fucking useless.

Actually, more harmful than useless because all the voters seem to do is decide how far to drop teams after losses, and then slide the rest up that many spots. If you aren't ranked to begin with, it makes it harder to impress the voters and move up.

But the actual polls used in the calculations are updated. You'll see that Arkansas is no longer ranked on Alabama's schedule and Michigan's ranking is lower.

[Snoogans]

Actually, more harmful than useless because all the voters seem to do is decide how far to drop teams after losses, and then slide the rest up that many spots. If you aren't ranked to begin with, it makes it harder to impress the voters and move up.

this is what has me a bit excited actually. I was worried that Rutgers wouldnt really get any push in the polls cause Arkansas sucks and USF lost to fuckin ball state. But the coaches have rutgers at 25 this week, and for what their worth (nothing), the AP has them at 23 and ESPN power ranking has them at 22. It may seem small, but if they want any shot to make some noise in the polls if they go unbeaten, they needed to crack the top 25 ASAP, and week 4 was the soonest it woulda been possible.

Now, if teams ahead of them lose, they will just keep moving up and that gives them a good shot to get up near the top if they dont lose

[JimBeam]

I think it might come down to an FSU/Oregon title game.

I think the SEC teams will beat each other and I don't think a 1 loss team would be ranked higher than either of those 2 undefeated.

[Snoogans]

I think it might come down to an FSU/Oregon title game.

I think the SEC teams will beat each other and I don't think a 1 loss team would be ranked higher than either of those 2 undefeated.

well, FSU definately has a shot, but I count on Oregon to blow a game they should win every year, alot like ND and USC. they just do that

[JimBeam]

I could see Oregon beating USC in the regular season game and then losing in the PAC12 title game.

[ozzie]

But the actual polls used in the calculations are updated. You'll see that Arkansas is no longer ranked on Alabama's schedule and Michigan's ranking is lower.

2/3 of the stupid formula is still based on human's opinions.

If bama somehow loses to LSU, and every other school has at least one loss, you can bet some of these lazy fucks are going to pull up their schedule on ESPN, or fucking wikipedia, to see who they played vs. other one loss teams.

Moving Oregon ahead of LSU gives OU a slight advantage right now, but if bammer loses another close one at LSU, and LSU wins out, I'm not so sure enough people would drop bammer down below #2, and leaving the possibility of another stupid re-match for the mnc.

I go back to my original point from a few weeks ago. Right now, no one, other than LSU, bama and Oregon, truly "control their own destiny".

Well, I guess you could say that other current undefeated teams from one of these two conferences do as well, because they are either on one of the "big 3's" schedule, or could face them in a conf champ game.

But outside of the SEC and Pac12? They're all banking on 2 of the top 3 to lose, and it may take two losses to get bammer out from one of the final two seats.

Rutgers / Cincy / Louisville, FSU, ND, WVU / Kansas State / Texas / TCU / Baylor, etc., any of which could win out, and it might still not be enough, and that's just not how real sports leagues operate. At any level.

The fucking Cleveland Browns are 0 - 3, and they still "control their own destiny".

My kids pee-wee team is 1 - 3, and they can still make the playoffs.

[JimBeam]

... and that's just not how real sports leagues operate. At any level.

Dude you've got to get over this.

Constantly comparing college to the the NFL is ridiculous.

If the SEC West played a home and away series then I'd be with you that there's no way they could/should play each other.

But they don't.

The Cleveland Browns will play each of the 3 teams in their divison twice.

They'll also play the same 2 other divisions that their division will play.

That's 14 games that they'll have in common.

College football teams are not afforded that level of equality.

[cougarjake13]

all the more reason for an expanded playoffs

just like uefa champions league each league sends its top 2 teams or whatever it is

in NCAA it wuld be the different conferences sending its top one or two

[Snoogans]

My kids pee-wee team is 1 - 3, and they can still make the playoffs.

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Who's yo daddy now?

[Snoogans]

all the more reason for an expanded playoffs

just like uefa champions league each league sends its top 2 teams or whatever it is

in NCAA it wuld be the different conferences sending its top one or two

each league actually sends a different amount based on the FIFA rankings of the league a whole. England send 4, portugal sends 1. Spain sends 2 or 3 depending on the year. Its not always the same

[ozzie]

Dude you've got to get over this.

Constantly comparing college to the the NFL is ridiculous.

You use "college" often when you're obviously referring only to D1-A. You seem to forget that the NCAA actually RUNS tournament brackets for all other levels of "college" football.

And I'm not just comparing it to the NFL. By "any level", I meant Pee-wee, Junior High, High School, DIII, DII, D1-AA, Arena, Canadian, and, yes, the NFL.

Every other level of football played in the world decides the better team on a football field, not with a ballot.

The emperor wears no clothes! Yet most D1-A fans act like this is normal, or worse, like it's somehow the right way of deciding. And, no, 4 teams doesn't "fix" the problem.

The argument you're making about not playing common games in college football just further proves the need to play off all conference champs at the end. You're absolutely right. There's not enough common opponents to fairly compare one conference to another. Thanks.

And, yes, you're right. The common opponents and head to head matchups in each NFL division make each division winner virtually undeniable. There's no need to put in any 2nd or 3rd place teams. They each had a fair shot, and controlled their own chance of winning their division. I wouldn't mind a bit if each NFL conference went to a 4 team pool.

But, on the flip side, no other level of football, NFL or any college level, or High School football that I know of now, for that matter, has division / conference winners sitting at home at the end with no shot at a title, except D1-A. Well, except the Ivy League and the SWAC, but that's by their own choice. Every other piss-ant conference in "college" football sends at least their "champ" to a post season tournament.

No one is sitting around in the FCS trying to decide if the Big Sky champ is better than the Ohio Valley rep, or which is more deserving of a chance to play for a title, because they both go, along with every other FCS conference champ, plus a handful of "at large" schools.

I give Snoogans credit... for now. He seems, at the moment, to be content with the thought of finally pulling off an undefeated season, and settling for a conference championship and a major bowl payout to show for it. Although we'll see how he feels at the end if Rutgers does, in fact, run the table, and doesn't get a shot.

Some of my friends who are FSU fans/alums, don't feel the same way. They've waiting a long time for the 'noles to finally put together another contender, and don't feel like the conference they play in should be held against them.

It was only 13 years ago when the ACC and Big East actually met in a BCS championship game. Now people act like that was some distant past, or a whole other "era".

[Snoogans]

schools.

I give Snoogans credit... for now. He seems, at the moment, to be content with the thought of finally pulling off an undefeated season, and settling for a conference championship and a major bowl payout to show for it. Although we'll see how he feels at the end if Rutgers does, in fact, run the table, and doesn't get a shot.

Some of my friends who are FSU fans/alums, don't feel the same way. They've waiting a long time for the 'noles to finally put together another contender, and don't feel like the conference they play in should be held against them.

It was only 13 years ago when the ACC and Big East actually met in a BCS championship game. Now people act like that was some distant past, or a whole other "era".

I dont know if content is the right word, but its a bit different only because, Rutgers has NEVER won the conference. Sure part of me will be mad they dont get a shot, but if they dont, based on comments ive made (especially as to why i dont think Boise deserved the shot they wanted) i really cant say shit. If a team runs through the pac 12 and a team runs through the SEC unbeaten, they definately did more work than Rutgers. So I cant really complain. I would like a shot, but I get it. Id just be happy to actually see them go to a BCS bowl and win the conference. We need that to solidify the build. They are gettin athletes, a little bit of tradition on that wont hurt.

[ozzie]

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[King Imp]

Can you say ignorant?

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8466428/ohio-state-buckeyes-cardale-jones-tweets-classes-pointless

[deliciousV]

Can you say ignorant?

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8466428/ohio-state-buckeyes-cardale-jones-tweets-classes-pointless

if he was sitting pretty for a probable pro career this would at least make sense, but as a 3rd string QB he needs to learn something. He shoulda went to UNC, where he could major in Swahili and Minor in Afro American studies.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/05/04/2044178/report-finds-academic-fraud-evidence.html

[razorboy]

Can you say ignorant?

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8466428/ohio-state-buckeyes-cardale-jones-tweets-classes-pointless

I see the Urban Meyer program is taking hold quickly. A few dozen felony arrests will follow shortly. Only third and fourth stringers will be in danger of having their scholarships pulled.

[Snoogans]

5-0 baby. It wasnt the prettiest, but another 100 yard game from Jamison, another solid, 0 turn over game for Nova, and another DOMINATING defensive performance.

Excitement builds. GO RUTGERS.

Maybe, with a few strategic losses today, they can jump up from 22 to around mid teens somewhere. They went from 25 to 22 without playing last week so, maybe

[razorboy]

Texas is getting brutalized.

[razorboy]

LSU's offense is pathetic.

[pennington]

5-0 baby.

That's 6 and 0 today.

Flood is doing an excellent job with Rutgers. If Schiano was still there he would have made about 12 quarterback changes by now.

[cougarjake13]

fuck schiano in his fuckhole

[Snoogans]

That's 6 and 0 today.

Flood is doing an excellent job with Rutgers. If Schiano was still there he would have made about 12 quarterback changes by now.

yea i really like what i have seen so far. Hopefully we can keep him around awhile

[cougarjake13]

Stanford got jobbed

looks like they want notre dame in the championship

[MHasegawa]

Stanford got jobbed

looks like they want notre dame in the championship

I'd root for Al Qaeda over Notre Dame, fuck 'em

[Snoogans]

Rutgers and Alabama are the only teams in the country that have not allowed an opponent to run for 100 yards in a game this season.


15th in the BCS standings. Thats fuckin huge considering they are 17 in coaches and 19 in the AP poll.

Cincy and Louisville are the best thing that could have happened to Rutgers. sitting at 15th BCS with 6 games left and potentially 2 against top 20 teams will REALLY help if Rutgers runs the table

Regardless, we gotta get through some other games first

[MHasegawa]

Jesus, 4 fumbles by south carolina lead to about 3 tds for florida

[Snoogans]

7-0 bitches. DOMINATED in the 2nd half. Jamison is a beast. 114 on the ground, 81 and a TD in the air.

R


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[newport king]

The lack of TV coverage for R.U. in jersey sucks. I usually find the game by accident. Im basically just rooting for all top teams to lose to help the rankings.

[Snoogans]

The lack of TV coverage for R.U. in jersey sucks. I usually find the game by accident. Im basically just rooting for all top teams to lose to help the rankings.

it was on SNY. Most times thats where it will be cause its big east network

[ozzie]

The lack of TV coverage for R.U. in jersey sucks. I usually find the game by accident. Im basically just rooting for all top teams to lose to help the rankings.

http://www.lsufootball.net/tvschedule.htm

THE best site for up to date tv coverage of all college football games being aired.

They update the TBA games as soon as a network is announced.

Saturday, October 27th
Kent State at Rutgers 2:30 p.m. SNY / MASN / ESPN-GP / ERTV / espn3

Saturday, November 10th
Army at Rutgers TBA

Saturday, November 17th
Rutgers at Cincinnati 11:00 a.m. SNY / ESPN-GP / ERTV (cable) / espn3

Saturday, November 24th
Rutgers at Pittsburgh TBA

Thursday, November 29th
Louisville at Rutgers 6:30 p.m. ESPN (HD)

Thursday, January 3rd
Fiesta Bowl 7:30 p.m. ESPN (HD)

[Snoogans]

oh honey badger, wow. I got a text alert that he was arrested today for possession.

[newport king]

Oh my fucking god i just saw the clip of marcus lattimore. That was AWFUL.

I used to listen to Mike and Mad Dog, and Russo would always get on his soap box about how student athletes would be "wrong" to leave school early for pros. What always bugged me was this was a millionaire making these statements. Its shit like this that makes me think if they can go, dont think twice.

It looked like a career ender.

[newport king]

Well there goes my interest in college football

[Snoogans]

Oh my fucking god i just saw the clip of marcus lattimore. That was AWFUL.

I used to listen to Mike and Mad Dog, and Russo would always get on his soap box about how student athletes would be "wrong" to leave school early for pros. What always bugged me was this was a millionaire making these statements. Its shit like this that makes me think if they can go, dont think twice.

It looked like a career ender.

i almost threw up when they showed him sitting there with his leg all mangled and he had to straighten it back out with his hands.

Well there goes my interest in college football
FUCKIN 6 PICKS. GODDAMMIT. TOP GETTING QBS FROM FUCKIN DON BOSCO

[underdog]

ARIZONA! Wooooooooo!

[cougarjake13]

Irish keeping the sooners close
not good

[cougarjake13]

hey refs

wulda been nice if we knew what the fucking penalty was

[MHasegawa]

hey refs

wulda been nice if we knew what the fucking penalty was

Yeah that was bush league Stoops was irate

[cougarjake13]

I don't think I ever seen where refs didnt announce the penalty

I was like why the fuck r they going for 2?

[cougarjake13]

say goodbye to notre dame in the championship game




nice try fellas

[spoon]

good

[cougarjake13]

ut oh


rudys making a comeback

[cougarjake13]

refs gift wrapped a td for the damers


and shitty kicker missed an extra point on top of the fg he already missed earlier

[cougarjake13]

the damers may have a shot to end this in regulation

[cougarjake13]

oooooo the luck of theee irish !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[disneyspy]

oooooo the luck of theee irish !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

more like the curse of the pepper jake

[sailor]

Great call on that screen there.

[MHasegawa]

Louisville down by 19 to 'Cuse with less than 4 minutes left.

[cougarjake13]

bama down 14-0 early to Texas a&m

[cougarjake13]

loving this 4 ot thriller betw tenn- mizzou

[cougarjake13]

wow

I wulda kicked the fg there
now Missouri only a needs a fg to win

[razorboy]

Bama's D is getting torn up.

[cougarjake13]

21-0 aggies!!!!!!

[razorboy]

College kickers are the worst.

[spoon]

bama baby!

braska should have lost too

[razorboy]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Maybe Alabama will try to challenge the Coaches Poll voting rights act too.

[KnoxHarrington]

Here ya go Snoogs:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8644587/maryland-terrapins-rutgers-scarlet-knights-talks-join-big-ten-conference-sources-say

The University of Maryland is in serious negotiations to join the Big Ten Conference, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

If Maryland goes from the ACC to the Big Ten, Rutgers of the Big East is expected to follow suit. The addition of Maryland and Rutgers would give the Big Ten 14 members as the league gears toward negotiations on a new media rights deal when its first-tier rights expire in 2017.

I'm not sure why Maryland would leave the ACC, but this move would make total sense for Rutgers. The Big East is a bush league when it comes to college football. When it's time to pick the BCS, an undefeated Big East team is always going to be passed over for a one-loss team from the SEC, Big Ten, Pac-10, or Big 12. The ACC has a bit more clout, but not much.

[cougarjake13]

holy fuck


notre dame culd be #1 if things hold up

[Snoogans]

Here ya go Snoogs:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8644587/maryland-terrapins-rutgers-scarlet-knights-talks-join-big-ten-conference-sources-say



I'm not sure why Maryland would leave the ACC, but this move would make total sense for Rutgers. The Big East is a bush league when it comes to college football. When it's time to pick the BCS, an undefeated Big East team is always going to be passed over for a one-loss team from the SEC, Big Ten, Pac-10, or Big 12. The ACC has a bit more clout, but not much.

cause the ACC is a fuckin joke. They really are just a terrible conference. I cant wait for this to happen. I cant wait to wax Wisconsins shit team

[deliciousV]

cause the ACC is a fuckin joke. They really are just a terrible conference. I cant wait for this to happen. I cant wait to wax Wisconsins shit team

won't hurt their basketball teams feelings, what with Syracuse coming into the ACC. They trade Duke, UNC, and now Cuse for Ohio State and Indiana.

[Snoogans]

won't hurt their basketball teams feelings, what with Syracuse coming into the ACC. They trade Duke, UNC, and now Cuse for Ohio State and Indiana.

rutgers too. they have decent talent but they would get romped going through the big east every year.

[cougarjake13]

and it happens !!!!

only thing that sucks is the sec and bama are back in picture

[deliciousV]

and it happens !!!!

only thing that sucks is the sec and bama are back in picture

Could Ohio State find themselves ranked #1 while being Bowl ineligable?

[razorboy]

and it happens !!!!

only thing that sucks is the sec and bama are back in picture

Or Georgia. Either way, assuming Notre Dame beats USC they're going to get raped in the championship game.

[razorboy]

Could Ohio State find themselves ranked #1 while being Bowl ineligable?

Because the Big Ten is so dreadful this year, they can't climb to top three in the computers, and I doubt the coaches would vote them there either.

[joeyballsack]

I don't think Notre Dame is any better than any of the recent Boise State teams that no one took seriously.

They will get destroyed in the National Championship game.

Holy Shit, Syracuse beat an SEC team !

[keithy_19]

I love that the #1 and #2 team lost. I, maybe like a lot of people (besides fans of the team of course) find myself rooting for the lesser ranked team. So today was fun.

[cougarjake13]

Could Ohio State find themselves ranked #1 while being Bowl ineligable?


well I guess if dame loses somewhere and Ohio state were to remain undefeated but wuld they still rank em that high ?

[cougarjake13]

I love that the #1 and #2 team lost. I, maybe like a lot of people (besides fans of the team of course) find myself rooting for the lesser ranked team. So today was fun.



I just love to root for chaos

[disneyspy]

well I guess if dame loses somewhere and Ohio state were to remain undefeated but wuld they still rank em that high ?

DON'T WORRY AMERICA,MICHIGAN WILL TAKE CARE OF THOSE CHEATERS

write it on a rock

[deliciousV]

DON'T WORRY AMERICA,MICHIGAN WILL TAKE CARE OF THOSE CHEATERS

write it on a rock

you're dreaming Spy

[disneyspy]

you're dreaming Spy

they lost to alabama,notre dame and nebraska,3 top 10 teams and i dont know if youve noticed but denard robinson is now a RB and not a QB,theyve already beaten 2 top 25 teams and will make those cheating bastards in columbus eat their shit,then shit out that shit and make them eat it again

[deliciousV]

they lost to alabama,notre dame and nebraska,3 top 10 teams and i dont know if youve noticed but denard robinson is now a RB and not a QB,theyve already beaten 2 top 25 teams and will make those cheating bastards in columbus eat their shit,then shit out that shit and make them eat it again

OSU beat Nebraska by 25.

[cougarjake13]

they lost to alabama,notre dame and nebraska,3 top 10 teams and i dont know if youve noticed but denard robinson is now a RB and not a QB,theyve already beaten 2 top 25 teams and will make those cheating bastards in columbus eat their shit,then shit out that shit and make them eat it again



he's got blinders on

[deliciousV]

Next AP has Notre Dame #1

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings/_/poll/1

[El Mudo]

I think at first I was really opposed to Maryland moving to the Big 10, but then I realized, it's probably best for them (and Rutgers) to do so.

From what I've read, when the Big 10 Network gets into the DC and NY markets, that gives them enough potential homes to get into basic cable packages, which means that the schools in the conference, that are already clearing something like 20 mill a year each from the network, could potentially clear something like 30-40 a year EACH. That's a fantastic boondoggle for two schools who are currently swimming in the red financially in Maryland and Rutgers (who both used success to drastically expand much beyond what they could sustain in leaner years).

If you're the ACC, you just pick up UConn to replace Maryland. You get a better basketball program, and a comparable football program. Win/win.

Board of Regents is currently voting via conference call. We'll see.

[El Mudo]

Word going out over the twitter that the move is a go.

I, for one, welcome our new Big 10 overlords. I'd like to remind them as a trusted internet personality, I can be useful in rounding up others to toil in their underground corn caves.

[Snoogans]

Word going out over the twitter that the move is a go.

I, for one, welcome our new Big 10 overlords. I'd like to remind them as a trusted internet personality, I can be useful in rounding up others to toil in their underground corn caves.

Once the board voted and faxed the letter of application to the Big Ten, the conference's council of presidents unanimously approved the Terrapins' admission, a source said. Maryland, along with seven others, was a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953.

Sources also said that Rutgers is expected to follow the Terrapins and will announce its own move from the Big East to the Big Ten, possibly as early as Tuesday. A Scarlet Knights move would give the Big Ten 14 members.

cant wait

[joeyballsack]

So is Maryland going to pay the 50 million buyout to leave the conference ?

[epo]

So is Maryland going to pay the 50 million buyout to leave the conference ?

They give up 1.5 years of ridiculous tv money. Chump change for them in this deal.

[deliciousV]

They give up 1.5 years of ridiculous tv money. Chump change for them in this deal.

not to mention the fact that their basketball team will have a better chance of making the NCAA tournament in the Big 10, not going against Duke and UNC twice every year. There's big money in making the tournament.

[Snoogans]

They give up 1.5 years of ridiculous tv money. Chump change for them in this deal.

and actually, they dont. Apparently the Cable companies in NY market and DC markets picking up the big ten network could swell each teams yearly share over 40 million

[El Mudo]

So is Maryland going to pay the 50 million buyout to leave the conference ?

For one, they're challenging it in court, and Dr. Loh thinks they have a good chance of getting it overturned. It's worth noting that FSU also voted against that buyout, and they could be looking hard at ditching the ACC too. They've never really "fit" there culturally because they're not a traditional basketball school. Bet the SEC would love to have them AND Clemson.

Bottom line, the NCAA should really just stop all this horse shit and make four giant regional conferences already. Stop delaying the inevitable.

not to mention the fact that their basketball team will have a better chance of making the NCAA tournament in the Big 10, not going against Duke and UNC twice every year. There's big money in making the tournament.

Not necessarily. Because of the new division formats, we're not playing those two teams twice every year any longer. And in recent years, the Big 10 has been a MUCH better basketball conference than the ACC has, particularly at the bottom. Hell, right now THREE of the top 5 teams in the country are Big 10 schools, and now that Indiana's back again, Maryland is in a really tough division with Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Purdue, who are all really good programs, not to mention the teams that aren't in their division, like Iowa and the Michigan teams.

[El Mudo]

Looks like the Big 10 might not be done yet. Reports say they're targeting BC and UVA. (http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2012/11/20/3671400/report-boston-college-and-virginia-could-be-the-next-to-join-big-ten)

I get BC because of the Boston TV market, but why Virginia? What do they bring to the table that Maryland already isn't bringing TV market-wise?

[cougarjake13]

Looks like the Big 10 might not be done yet. Reports say they're targeting BC and UVA. (http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2012/11/20/3671400/report-boston-college-and-virginia-could-be-the-next-to-join-big-ten)

I get BC because of the Boston TV market, but why Virginia? What do they bring to the table that Maryland already isn't bringing TV market-wise?



just to keep it an even number perhaps ?

[Snoogans]

UVA brings outstanding academics and also allows to keep the number even while bringing in a team that fits the conf values and fuckin the ACC every chance you can

[deliciousV]

this is what I imagine life was like for young Spy, only you know, by candle light, and in black and white.


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[cougarjake13]

the inevitable auburn investigation has begun

[ozzie]

the inevitable auburn investigation has begun


Shocking that something was "reported" the week we play bama.

Same shit different year. Minor, self-reported violations at worst.

Nothing to see here, and nothing to do with Cam if that's what you're implying.

[cougarjake13]

Shocking that something was "reported" the week we play bama.

Same shit different year. Minor, self-reported violations at worst.

Nothing to see here, and nothing to do with Cam if that's what you're implying.



wasn't implying

all I saw was auburn investigation and just assumed it was about cam

that's my bad for assuming

[Snoogans]

wasn't implying

all I saw was auburn investigation and just assumed it was about cam

that's my bad for assuming

its actually nothing to do with cam. Its about the coaching staff and giving benefits and money to current players.

[deliciousV]

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And Spy!

[disneyspy]

only have a few seconds but wanted to check in and say

LETS GO BLUE!!

[cougarjake13]

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And Spy!



where gonna put some happy lil clouds over here let's use some cadmium yellow and fuck disneyspy blue

[deliciousV]

where gonna put some happy lil clouds over here let's use some cadmium yellow and fuck disneyspy blue

funny stuff, be even funnier if you changed the "where" into "we're" so it made some fucking sense.

[keithy_19]

funny stuff, be even funnier if you changed the "where" into "we're" so it made some fucking sense.

:lol: From now on we should call him "typo," amirite?!

[disneyspy]

O-h


F-u

[deliciousV]

O-h


F-u

spoken like a butthurt loser.



PS. It's 7:50 and Michigan still sucks.

[cougarjake13]

funny stuff, be even funnier if you changed the "where" into "we're" so it made some fucking sense.



auto correct

[KnoxHarrington]

This is what amuses me about NBC's contract with Notre Dame: they get to air their shitty games against cupcakes early in the season, but they don't get what turns out to be possibly the most important game of the season.

Money well spent, boys.

[CountryBob]

This is what amuses me about NBC's contract with Notre Dame: they get to air their shitty games against cupcakes early in the season, but they don't get what turns out to be possibly the most important game of the season.

Money well spent, boys.

it would have been on nbc if a home game for nd

[Snoogans]

BUMS. you goddamn fuckin BUMS. GARY NOVA YOU ARE A FUCKIN BUM

TIM WRIGHT, YOU CUNT, WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU. ON GODDAMN SENIOR DAY. YOU SONS OF BITCHES JUST GOT LIT UP BY A GODDAMN QB WITH A HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN AND A BROKEN FUCKIN ARM.

FUCKIN RUTGERS BUMS. R U T G BUMS BUMS BUMS


STOP SIGNING QUARTERBACKS FROM DON BOSCO

[Snoogans]

START FUCKING PAYING KIDS TO COME HERE. THIS IS DISGRACEFUL.

We cant even kick FGs longer than goddamn 34 yards. WE PUNTED FROM THE 32 YARD LINE.

START FUCKING PAYING KIDS YOU SONS OF BITCHES. YOU WASTE SO MUCH FUCKIN MONEY FOR THIS. ITS A FUCKIN SCAM. I HOPE THE BIG TEN PULLS ITS INVITE AND YOU ARE STUCK LOSING THE BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP GAME YEAR AFTER YEAR AFTER YEAR CAUSE YOU SOLD YOUR SOUL AND WERENT SMART ENOUGH TO FUCKIN GET CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE DEAL.

[keithy_19]

That was the most anti-climatic end to a football game I've seen in some time. Sheesh. Way to go Rutgers.

[razorboy]

So, how did Rutgers do?

[Snoogans]

So, how did Rutgers do?

FUCKIN BUMS

[keithy_19]

So, how did Rutgers do?

Oddly enough they won. Snoogans turned it off too quick to see the D force a safety on the kneel down and return the punt for a TD.

[Kevin]

So, how did Rutgers do?

R U T G E R S RUTGERS RUTGERS RUTGERS!!!

[joeyballsack]

Every one of the 4 Big East Co-champions will be gone next year.

[pennington]

So, how did Rutgers do?

It was like Schiano was back as Head Coach.

[pennington]

STOP SIGNING QUARTERBACKS FROM DON BOSCO

The problem with Don Bosco is they cherry-pick the best players from a large geographic region and then they compete with schools that are limited to the players in that school district. They dominate, but then these QB's face reality at the college level.

Anyway, 9 and 3 is pretty impressive for a first year coach.

[Snoogans]

The problem with Don Bosco is they cherry-pick the best players from a large geographic region and then they compete with schools that are limited to the players in that school district. They dominate, but then these QB's face reality at the college level.

Anyway, 9 and 3 is pretty impressive for a first year coach.

maybe years ago that was true. But Bosco usually plays other schools that do the same thing, like St Joes and Bergen Catholic and whatever dickhead school from alabama they get on their schedule. they all do the same shit now

[mdr55]

Damn Rutgers. I change the channel and they were down 17-14. Then that interception at the end of the game. Ugh.

[cougarjake13]

looked like it may have hit the ground

[MHasegawa]

Murray shouldve spiked that ball

[cougarjake13]

stupid fucking idiots


u got the first and are first and goal
fucking clock the ball and u got 2 at least shots in the end zone

wtf we're they thinking

[OGC]

stupid fucking idiots


u got the first and are first and goal
fucking clock the ball and u got 2 at least shots in the end zone

wtf we're they thinking


Yup

[KnoxHarrington]

stupid fucking idiots


u got the first and are first and goal
fucking clock the ball and u got 2 at least shots in the end zone

wtf we're they thinking

The pass appeared to have been deflected, so they probably were throwing for the end zone, but even still, you don't catch that ball. What a shitty way for that game to end.

[cougarjake13]

The pass appeared to have been deflected, so they probably were throwing for the end zone, but even still, you don't catch that ball. What a shitty way for that game to end.


even still

clock it and take the time to call a play rather then rush when u don't have to

[El Mudo]

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[El Mudo]

Bret Bielema leaving Wisconsin for Arkansas. Just broken by Forde on Twitter.

[ozzie]

Gus Malzahn is back at Auburn as the new Head Coach.

Not exactly a "home run" hire... but typical for Auburn.

About half the boosters and fan base has been screaming for them to hire Bobby Petrino.

The other half were pretty determined that it should be anyone BUT Petrino (strictly based on his personal fuck-ups, and questions about his honesty and loyalty)

Me? Meh.

It'll be interesting to see what he does with the offense now that he'll have complete control. I don't think any of Chizik's coordinators were ever really allowed to do their jobs properly. I'm somewhat expecting a product that looks similar to Oregon as far as tempo, but with what he'll have to work with the next few years, it may not be as fast.

Big question will be who he chooses as DC. I'm not convinced that either Ted Roof nor Van Gorder were ever allowed to run their own D the way they wanted. I think there's a lot of talent already at AU. The big question is whether he can keep the recruits that were already committed. There are several 5-star kids that could make or break Gus's first few years at AU that he MUST retain, but he'll need to show the promise of the right system and DC to keep them happy and committed.

[epo]

Bret Bielema leaving Wisconsin for Arkansas. Just broken by Forde on Twitter.

Arkansas can have him.

Now the Badgers can steal Paul Chryst back from Pitt.

[cougarjake13]

heard Petrine might go to usf

[ozzie]

heard Petrine might go to usf

That was the question most of the anti-Petrino crowd was asking.

If Petrino is SUCH a great coach, despite his questionable ethics, then why isn't EVERY major program interviewing him?

I haven't heard his name mentioned for any other job besides AU, until now.

[El Mudo]

That was the question most of the anti-Petrino crowd was asking.

If Petrino is SUCH a great coach, despite his questionable ethics, then why isn't EVERY major program interviewing him?

I haven't heard his name mentioned for any other job besides AU, until now.


I don't think there are a lot of programs that want to deal with the "baggage" he brings. No one wants to answer those questions. Plus, you'd have to sell it to the boosters, whoever does the hiring, and the University. I mean, that was some serious shit he engaged in at Arkansas, which was borderline felonious.

It's akin to hiring a guy like Mike Leach. You know he's a great coach, but you also have to bring in everything hiring a guy like Mike Leach entails, which is ultimately what I think scared Maryland off him (which seems to be somewhat justified, because he's in another player abuse scandal at Wazzu).

[ozzie]

I don't think there are a lot of programs that want to deal with the "baggage" he brings. No one wants to answer those questions. Plus, you'd have to sell it to the boosters, whoever does the hiring, and the University. I mean, that was some serious shit he engaged in at Arkansas, which was borderline felonious.

It's akin to hiring a guy like Mike Leach. You know he's a great coach, but you also have to bring in everything hiring a guy like Mike Leach entails, which is ultimately what I think scared Maryland off him (which seems to be somewhat justified, because he's in another player abuse scandal at Wazzu).

Exactly... but, still, about half of the AU "family" is still fuming.

You can almost tell by the reactions to the Malzahn hire, which "fans" are alums, and which are simply sidewalk fans.

Not to sound corny, but despite the mud-slinging and accusations by the bama loving media and certain bloggers and columnists, Auburn University has a creed, and the people who actually attended the University embrace it, and try to hold themselves and their alma mater to this standard.

Of course we want our athletic programs to succeed, but not at the cost of compromising our standards or ethics.

I'm not accusing Petrino of cheating, or breaking rules at Louisville or Arky... but based on his track record, I just didn't trust the guy not to somehow embarass the school, or leave us in a lurch, or, worse, bring any NCAA sanctions with any unethical practices.

The guy is a proven winner, and quickly made both Louisville and Arkansas contenders in a very short time, and did it without the luxury of having top-10 recruiting classes. He achieved more with what he had than almost any other coach that was a candidate. For all I know, he did it clean, and left both schools in better shape than what he inheirited.

But... I just didn't think he was right for Auburn, at least not at this time, and not the way he just left Arkansas.

The other half, who mainly just follow AU athletics, and couldn't really give a shit about the school, are absolutely livid that AU couldn't look past all of this, and just hire the best possible football coach.

I totally get how they feel, but I still think Bo, Pat and the committee made the right decision for the University.

[El Mudo]

Exactly... but, still, about half of the AU "family" is still fuming.

You can almost tell by the reactions to the Malzahn hire, which "fans" are alums, and which are simply sidewalk fans.

Not to sound corny, but despite the mud-slinging and accusations by the bama loving media and certain bloggers and columnists, Auburn University has a creed, and the people who actually attended the University embrace it, and try to hold themselves and their alma mater to this standard.

Of course we want our athletic programs to succeed, but not at the cost of compromising our standards or ethics.

I'm not accusing Petrino of cheating, or breaking rules at Louisville or Arky... but based on his track record, I just didn't trust the guy not to somehow embarass the school, or leave us in a lurch, or, worse, bring any NCAA sanctions with any unethical practices.

The guy is a proven winner, and quickly made both Louisville and Arkansas contenders in a very short time, and did it without the luxury of having top-10 recruiting classes. He achieved more with what he had than almost any other coach that was a candidate. For all I know, he did it clean, and left both schools in better shape than what he inheirited.

But... I just didn't think he was right for Auburn, at least not at this time, and not the way he just left Arkansas.

The other half, who mainly just follow AU athletics, and couldn't really give a shit about the school, are absolutely livid that AU couldn't look past all of this, and just hire the best possible football coach.

I totally get how they feel, but I still think Bo, Pat and the committee made the right decision for the University.


Believe me, I know how you feel. There are people here who are STILL fired up about Ralph Friedgen's departure, and refuse to see that the program is a lot better off today, and has some really outstanding players on the way in the next few years.

No way Stefon Diggs, Derwin Gray, or Deon Long even considers Maryland if Mike Locksley and by extension, Randy Edsall isn't here. Not to mention the transfers like Zach Dancel or Ricardo Young.

[razorboy]

If USC loses to Ga Tech I'll never stop laughing.

[cougarjake13]

prepare to continue laughing

[razorboy]

prepare to continue laughing

It's 11:34 PM and it's still hilarious. Also, with Kiffin's Unabomber-esque getup on the sideline I half expected him to be wearing a Bobby Valentine style fake mustache at some point during the game.

[razorboy]

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Clowney is such a badass.

[cougarjake13]

god damn nice hit



friend of mine went to game

sadly a wolverine

[deliciousV]

god damn nice hit



friend of mine went to game

sadly a wolverine

that is sad

[cougarjake13]

that is sad



even moreso when u add up all the money spent

[King Imp]

I never got into college football because
A) There are so many teams
B) I never went to any of these schools, so I don't have a vested interest and
C) I personally feel the whole BCS thing is corrupt

That said, I do not understand the reasoning behind how they determine who plays in the bowl games. Granted, I understand #1 vs #2 for the national championship, but after that it seems like they just put names into a hat and pick randomly.

Why isn't it after the championship game, #3 vs #4, #5 vs #6, #7 vs #8 and #9 vs #10?
After that they could just stick to their random picking, but to me it seems like if you are gonna put so much emphasis on the BCS then you should honor it by putting the highest ranked teams against each other in the biggest bowl games.

[ozzie]

I never got into college football because
A) There are so many teams
B) I never went to any of these schools, so I don't have a vested interest and
C) I personally feel the whole BCS thing is corrupt

That said, I do not understand the reasoning behind how they determine who plays in the bowl games. Granted, I understand #1 vs #2 for the national championship, but after that it seems like they just put names into a hat and pick randomly.

Why isn't it after the championship game, #3 vs #4, #5 vs #6, #7 vs #8 and #9 vs #10?
After that they could just stick to their random picking, but to me it seems like if you are gonna put so much emphasis on the BCS then you should honor it by putting the highest ranked teams against each other in the biggest bowl games.

The "FBS" (Football Bowl Subdivision) is all about "tradition". And my tradition, I mean, there is a lot of old school money and interests that they protect at all costs.

Most of the bowl games have pre-determined conference tie-ins.

The big 10 and pac 10 champs go to the rose bowl. SEC champ - sugar bowl. ACC champ - Orange. Etc.

Unless of course the conf champ is in the "championship game".

There are a few bowl games that get to pick "at large" schools, but not many.

And, yes, "the whole BCS thing is corrupt".

Every other level of "college football" runs a tournament bracket, with anywhere from 20 (which goes to 24 next year) to 32 schools competing at each level.

In 2014, D-1A (FBS) adds a "semi-final" round, so there will be 4 teams involved in a "playoff". Another 70 or so schools (out of 124) will still go to random, meaningless bowl games.

[Snoogans]

its kinda sad. The way Rutgers finished the season really killed my interest in the early bowls. Then Rutgers goes and fucks the dog against Va Tech and now with the Giants out, I just really dont give a shit about football right now. The knicks being 21-10 probably helps

[ozzie]

its kinda sad. The way Rutgers finished the season really killed my interest in the early bowls. Then Rutgers goes and fucks the dog against Va Tech and now with the Giants out, I just really dont give a shit about football right now. The knicks being 21-10 probably helps

I got suckered into a bowl pick'em again this year. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had a lot of interest in most of these games.

Tonight and tomorrow night should be interesting.

And I've already had several people who work for me ask if they can come in late next Tuesday. I'll be really glad when that one is over. It's been a huge distraction at work.

I do think it's hilarious that espn keeps stating the number of bama MNC's is 9, not 14 like most of the delusional fan base claims (hell, the school itself makes the same claim). It's really pissing them off.

It's fucking nine, at best. Still, the most of any school. Be proud of it. No need to try to pad it with ridiculous claims like 1941, where they finished third in the SEC. Not to mention the ones they claim before there was even an AP poll.

It would be kinda like the Yankees going back and claiming how many championships they won before there were world series played, and adding those to pad their total number of "world championships".

[razorboy]

The knicks being 21-10 probably helps

Now you have to worry about STAT returning to sabotage that.

[ozzie]

Oh, and I think espn classic or one of their channels has been replaying the first "game of the century", the bama vs Notre Dame Sugar Bowl from 1973.

Spoiler alert....

Notre Dame wins, yet this is another year where bama claims they won the "national championship".

[Snoogans]

Now you have to worry about STAT returning to sabotage that.

I dont think so. I think he knows that everyone would put it on him, and also that he isnt what he was. I think, whether he wants to or not, he will play good soldier. And we need him, we need some more scoring and to be able to rest our older big men a bit more.

Shump is back soon too. Another 4 weeks and felton is back and hopefully we can be healthy into April

[Snoogans]

I got suckered into a bowl pick'em again this year. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had a lot of interest in most of these games.

Tonight and tomorrow night should be interesting.

And I've already had several people who work for me ask if they can come in late next Tuesday. I'll be really glad when that one is over. It's been a huge distraction at work.

I do think it's hilarious that espn keeps stating the number of bama MNC's is 9, not 14 like most of the delusional fan base claims (hell, the school itself makes the same claim). It's really pissing them off.

It's fucking nine, at best. Still, the most of any school. Be proud of it. No need to try to pad it with ridiculous claims like 1941, where they finished third in the SEC. Not to mention the ones they claim before there was even an AP poll.

It would be kinda like the Yankees going back and claiming how many championships they won before there were world series played, and adding those to pad their total number of "world championships".

I keep expecting rutgers to finally take ownership of their 1 from 1869 or whatever

[ozzie]

I keep expecting rutgers to finally take ownership of their 1 from 1869 or whatever

Hell, why not?

And if we're gonna get technical, and go back that far, I think Yale and Princeton both could claim over 25 "MNC"s each.

[Snoogans]

Hell, why not?

And if we're gonna get technical, and go back that far, I think Yale and Princeton both could claim over 25 "MNC"s each.

princeton actually has a share of Rutgers'. They declared themselves co national champions after they split 2 games and couldnt decide where to play the third game

[razorboy]

Oliver Cromwell thinks Bama is being too hard on the Irish.

[KnoxHarrington]

Wow, Notre Dame has a great record and gets a prestigious bowl, in which they totally shit the bed?

This has never happened before!

[deliciousV]

Wow, Notre Dame has a great record and gets a prestigious bowl, in which they totally shit the bed?

This has never happened before!

Ohio State has been in this position, and I think they'll be the first non SEC team to give the SEC any trouble in a long time, you know, because they have an ex-SEC coach.

[keithy_19]

What I gathered from the first half is that Musburger wants to bang McCarrons girlfriend.

[razorboy]

Musburger's alcoholic dirty old man act is reaching all new levels of disturbing tonight.

[spoon]

Wow, Notre Dame has a great record and gets a prestigious bowl, in which they totally shit the bed?

This has never happened before!

irish should be banned for two decades for future bowl games for this performance

just when I thought the games couldn't get worse than the NFL playoff games...I was wrong

[spoon]

Comeback!

[spoon]

they'll need Rocket to return a punt after a quick three and out if they truly have a shot

wait what?!

[keithy_19]

That was awkward.

[ozzie]

Manti Te’o’s Dead Girlfriend, The Most Heartbreaking And Inspirational Story Of The College Football Season, Is A Hoax (http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-is-a-hoax)

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[razorboy]

Manti Te'o: Big fat phony? (http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-the-most-heartbreaking-and-inspirational-story-of-the-college-football-season-is-a-hoax)

I mean, obviously on the field he is, but this story is insane.

[razorboy]

Manti Te’o’s Dead Girlfriend, The Most Heartbreaking And Inspirational Story Of The College Football Season, Is A Hoax (http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-is-a-hoax)

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Oops.

[razorboy]

Mafialife Chris couldn't be reached for comment.

[Snoogans]

i dont even know what to think of this shit. Its hard to believe that he couldnt know and be part of it. His dad gave BS quotes about meeting the girl and other shit. I think he is part of the work and they did it to garner sympathy and help push his heisman campaign

[cougarjake13]

he's basically saying now that it was an online thing and he was fooled like in that show catfish but a lot of his quotes sounded like a guy who met and went out with a physical girl


fucked up all around

[epo]

I'm completely convinced that the Notre Dame guy is not only full of shit, but the athletic department is shamefully & knowingly covering up for him.

[Snoogans]

I'm completely convinced that the Notre Dame guy is not only full of shit, but the athletic department is shamefully & knowingly covering up for him.

its for pub. this whole thing was a big work to get him a heisman push. Thats what i thought the second i heard it

[NickyL0885]

Well, looks like we found the Jets first round pick.......

[razorboy]

Well, looks like we found the Jets first round pick.......

Tebow has been working the fake girlfriend angle for years.

[spoon]

Tebow has been working the fake girlfriend angle for years.


Honestly, this and what snoogans wrote were the first two things that came to my mind. How fucking odd this all is.

[spoon]

Well, looks like we found the Jets first round pick.......


Hilarious!

[A.J.]

It's as real as Morgan Fairchild being this guy's girlfriend.

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[KnoxHarrington]

Great rundown on Deadspin (who's all over this story) of all the ways the press screwed up reporting on this story, missing tons of obvious clues showing that his claims of having this girflfriend were bullshit, inlcuding multiple sources repeaing different dates for the "car accident" she had, no fixed date on when she was diagnosed with cancer, different dates for her death -- and even one story that reports that her funeral took place in a city that doesn't exist.

It's funny: athletes say the sports media is out to get them, but often it's just the opposite: if they have a "feel good" story about an athlete, they report it completely uncritically, overlooking growing gaps in its credibility. I find it somehow fitting that this all comes out as Lance Armstrong finally admits he was doping as much as anyone else in the Tour de France.

http://deadspin.com/5976666/heres-everything-the-media-screwed-up-in-reporting-the-story-of-manti-teos-fake-dead-girlfriend

[ozzie]

Great rundown on Deadspin (who's all over this story) of all the ways the press screwed up reporting on this story, missing tons of obvious clues showing that his claims of having this girflfriend were bullshit, inlcuding multiple sources repeaing different dates for the "car accident" she had, no fixed date on when she was diagnosed with cancer, different dates for her death -- and even one story that reports that her funeral took place in a city that doesn't exist.

It's funny: athletes say the sports media is out to get them, but often it's just the opposite: if they have a "feel good" story about an athlete, they report it completely uncritically, overlooking growing gaps in its credibility. I find it somehow fitting that this all comes out as Lance Armstrong finally admits he was doping as much as anyone else in the Tour de France.

http://deadspin.com/5976666/heres-everything-the-media-screwed-up-in-reporting-the-story-of-manti-teos-fake-dead-girlfriend

Pete Thamel is a fucking joke. Great hire, SI.

Now, with this in mind, go back and re-read some of the shit he was writing about Cam Newton in 2010, and which ESPN and other outlets quoted as facts.

I'm taking great pleasure is seeing this asshole going down in flames over this shit, and finally being exposed.

[newport king]

Saw a tshirt "play like your fake girlfriend died today"..funny. I hope this kid doesnt come out of the closet before the draft.

[KnoxHarrington]

Even more evidence that this guy is a scumbag liar:

Not once but twice after he supposedly discovered his online girlfriend of three years never even existed, Notre Dame All-American linebacker Manti Te'o perpetuated the heartbreaking story about her death.
An Associated Press review of news coverage found that the Heisman Trophy runner-up talked about his doomed love in a Web interview on Dec. 8 and again in a newspaper interview published Dec. 11. He and the university said Wednesday that he learned on Dec. 6 that it was all a hoax, that not only wasn't she dead, she wasn't real.


Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130117/teo-girlfriend-hoax.ap/#ixzz2IINwnlhX

Gotta wonder how long before Notre Dame washes his hands of him too.

[spoon]

Even more evidence that this guy is a scumbag liar:



Gotta wonder how long before Notre Dame washes his hands of him too.

Notre Dame isn't a dame?

[Kevin]

AWESOME! (http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/7q2e)


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