Random College Football Discussion Thread

[SmoothPancakes]

Meeting with the AD was today, not sure where info was published that said anything about a decision being made??

All week ESPN, Fox Sports and others were reporting that sources were saying Brown would resign by the end of the week, that the announcement would be made by Friday. It's looking like the sources were wrong, unless something is gonna come out in the next hour.

[JBHuskers]

Manziel reveals that he did not vote for himself at #1 or #2 on his Heisman ballot.

[ram29jackson]

North Dakota State is doing it again

[JBHuskers]

From ESPN - Lane Kiffin is in Tuscaloosa to help Nick Saban evaluate his offense....

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3qcqlkXa51qj47y6.gif

[ram29jackson]

From ESPN - Lane Kiffin is in Tuscaloosa to help Nick Saban evaluate his offense....

http://mif

they have the same agent from sports news radio stuff I heard. . Kiffin sucks as a head coach but on paper as an offensive coordinator he has/was been very successful under the poodle at USC

[GatorfanStovy]

Bridgewater and manziel should both being staying just to improve on the passing game. But manziel won't he wants a pay day.

[JBHuskers]

Bridgewater and manziel should both being staying just to improve on the passing game. But manziel won't he wants a pay day.

He doesn't want a pay day. He's got all the money in the world already. He just wants out of college.

[Stan HAMsen]

... Station.

He wants out of College Station.

[SmoothPancakes]

I can't help but laugh at these NCAA commercials. "Well, just know we're always there for student athletes." :D :D :D

Always there for student athletes my fucking ass! Just look back through all the stories since August of student athlete after student athlete who have been fucked up the ass by the NCAA because of some dumbass, inane rule or some dumbass, inane interpretation of those same dumbass, inane rules, by the NCAA.

I need look no further than that MTSU player who was a marine over in Afghanistan, and was initially ruled ineligible by the NCAA because he supposed played in an organized league, an organized league that was essentially nothing but pickup football games between units in the middle of a fucking war zone.

Yeah, you're really always there for student athletes, if that ain't a giant pile of bullshit. :D What fucking dumbass thought up the idea for those commercials and those lines?

[SmoothPancakes]

http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/50changes3.jpg?w=640&h=5998

I agree with and vote for 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50.

[Stan HAMsen]

Awesome. :D

[CLW]

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/07/us/ncaa-athletes-reading-scores/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

[JBHuskers]

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/07/us/ncaa-athletes-reading-scores/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

http://rollingout.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jameis-winston-florida-state-seminoles-1.jpg

[ram29jackson]

well, we've known this for years

[gschwendt]

Strong's statement to his Texas players:
http://i.imgur.com/tOPHzmR.jpg

[AustinWolv]

A couple former players were cool with the list and said parts of it aren't new. Liked the concept that expectations were communicated, so players can either meet them or blame themselves, instead of it coming across that coaches are picking on certain players.

[JBHuskers]

The position coaches don't want to run :D

[Stan HAMsen]

I thought athletic dorms were banned.

[ram29jackson]

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/arkansas-state-player-killed-tennessee-shooting-21558072

Ark State player killed

[CLW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh3f_NCvl58

[SCClassof93]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh3f_NCvl58

Swap Tennessee with Clemson and I could not say it any better :D:D:D

[Stan HAMsen]

This is the one where he says their 'stadium looks like a garbage truck worker convention', right? Oldie but a goodie nonetheless.

[volsfan]

Heh!!

[steelerfan]

ESPN - Cal DL Ted Agu, 21, died Fri; Bay Area News Group reports death may be related to conditioning session

[ram29jackson]

ESPN - Cal DL Ted Agu, 21, died Fri; Bay Area News Group reports death may be related to conditioning session

steroids ? energy drinks ? health issue?

[steelerfan]

ESPN - Missouri DE Michael Sam says that he's ***; 1st-team All-American could become 1st openly *** NFL player

Think of the socks you can put on him, ram! Fabulous!

[psusnoop]

Lmfao :D

[bdoughty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKm5xQyD2vE


On a semi-related note, Oklahoma has moved Blake Bell (aka Belldozer) to TIGHT END.

[JBHuskers]

The NCAA is going to allow SnapChat for recruiting use. :fp:

Does that mean if a recruit doesn't want to go to that school, he just sends the coach a pic of his ass?

[steelerfan]

The NCAA is going to allow SnapChat for recruiting use. :fp:

Does that mean if a recruit doesn't want to go to that school, he just sends the coach a pic of his ass?

The coach may misinterpret that as the recruit announcing he is ***.

[AustinWolv]

The NCAA is going to allow SnapChat for recruiting use. :fp:

Does that mean if a recruit doesn't want to go to that school, he just sends the coach a pic of his ass?

Another tool for cheating, wheeeeeeeee.

[gschwendt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nNPdi5hRLy8

[JBHuskers]

Stupid.

Saban: Pace of play needs review (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10552938/nick-saban-alabama-crimson-tide-says-pace-play-bears-closer-look)

He just doesn't want to adapt.

[cdj]

Stupid.

Saban: Pace of play needs review (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10552938/nick-saban-alabama-crimson-tide-says-pace-play-bears-closer-look)

He just doesn't want to adapt.

He is so bitter and angry from the Oklahoma loss. He and Bielema seem to be the two major culprits in doing everything they can to get the rules to slow down up-tempo offenses.


I like that RichRod video a lot. More coaches need to speak up, in whatever way possible.

[SCClassof93]

He is so bitter and angry from the Oklahoma loss. He and Bielema seem to be the two major culprits in doing everything they can to get the rules to slow down up-tempo offenses.


I like that RichRod video a lot. More coaches need to speak up, in whatever way possible.

I agree except I think the Auburn loss is stinging him more :D

[JBHuskers]

He is so bitter and angry from the Oklahoma loss. He and Bielema seem to be the two major culprits in doing everything they can to get the rules to slow down up-tempo offenses.


I like that RichRod video a lot. More coaches need to speak up, in whatever way possible.

According to the article, it only seemed like 25 of the coaches were on board with it. I don't think it will come to effect.

[JBHuskers]

Stupid.

Saban: Pace of play needs review (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10552938/nick-saban-alabama-crimson-tide-says-pace-play-bears-closer-look)

He just doesn't want to adapt.

NCAA Rules Committe has withdrawn the proposal for this.

[AustinWolv]

Saban and Beilema whining about it is lame. Somehow LSU shut down Oregon. So has Stanford. Other "speed" teams have gotten shut down.

That being said, Rich Rod is wrong.....a lot of fans do want to see at least defense played. Especially since he couldn't put together a defense worth a damn in the past, allowing UM to be one of the very worst in all of college football. I don't think I've seen a coach do less with more than the RR years at UM. Really felt bad for the players there that got screwed by his crappy coaching staff, and it wasn't the various DCs he brought in (who consequently went on to success elsewhere), it was his cronies and his meddling and piss-poor teaching that did it. Not to mention he absolutely cratered UM recruiting.
Screw RR as a head coach. He may be a really nice guy, but he sucks when it comes to running a program.

[SCClassof93]

Saban and Beilema whining about it is lame. Somehow LSU shut down Oregon. So has Stanford. Other "speed" teams have gotten shut down.

That being said, Rich Rod is wrong.....a lot of fans do want to see at least defense played. Especially since he couldn't put together a defense worth a damn in the past, allowing UM to be one of the very worst in all of college football. I don't think I've seen a coach do less with more than the RR years at UM. Really felt bad for the players there that got screwed by his crappy coaching staff, and it wasn't the various DCs he brought in (who consequently went on to success elsewhere), it was his cronies and his meddling and piss-poor teaching that did it. Not to mention he absolutely cratered UM recruiting.
Screw RR as a head coach. He may be a really nice guy, but he sucks when it comes to running a program.

I agree about Saban whining but I also agree Rich Rod should have a cup of shut up....least until he wins something....anything.....more substantial than the big least....:D

[steelerfan]

ESPN - Feds open inquiry into FSU's handling of sexual assault allegations against Jameis Winston - Reports

[GatorfanStovy]

any one watching the spring games today,also where I can I find a live stream of the Florida spring game?

[gschwendt]

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[JBHuskers]

The original plan was just for him to hold the cat in the tunnel, but Bo changed it up and brought the cat out on the field and held it up. That had to scare that cat shitless.

Here's a video of it: http://btn.com/2014/04/13/top-5-moments-from-saturday-spring-games/

[JBHuskers]

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[gschwendt]

Arkansas State head coach Blake Anderson has some great ideas... first was the ebay coaching position for the spring game (if you haven't heard about it, read this (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2036464-meet-nick-bhardwaj-the-25-year-old-ceo-who-won-a-college-football-spring-game)). Now, he has teams of players competing in a sort of Fantasy Football but in addition to on the field performance, they also are graded in academics, athletics, student life and community service. Competitions will also be incorporated into the points scale and could include contests such as dodgeball, basketball and wiffle ball.

Read more about it here... I think this idea is excellent.
http://www.astateredwolves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7200&ATCLID=209477903

[bdoughty]

Neat idea but you have to wonder what emotional damage was done to all those Freshman OL/DL picked in the last round. Poor fat kids, always getting picked last.

[cdj]

Student government deems University of Utah fight song racist, sexist (http://dailycaller.com/2014/04/24/student-govt-deems-university-of-utah-fight-song-racist-sexist/)

The student government at the University of Utah has come out against the campus’s 110-year-old flight song, “Utah Man,” which contains lyrics that a reasonable person–like a politically-correct student liberal–would find sexist, racist and transphobic.

The Associated Students of the University of Utah passed a resolution on Tuesday that charged the school’s fight song with objectifying women, making non-males feel unsafe and promoting white privilege, according to The College Fix. The song should be changed to spare the feelings of those offended by the song, according to the resolution.

Criticized portions of the song include its title, “Utah Man,” and a line about Utah coeds being “the fairest.” Here is the full song:

VERSE
I am a Utah man, sir, and I live across the green.
Our gang, it is the jolliest that you have ever seen.
Our coeds are the fairest and each one’s a shining star.
Our yell, you hear it ringing through the mountains near and far.
CHORUS
Who am I, sir? A Utah man am I A Utah man, sir, and will be till I die; Ki!Yi!
We’re up to snuff; we never bluff,
We’re game for any fuss,
No other gang of college men
dare meet us in the muss.
The song does not represent women, or the ambigendered, according to some.

“It did not represent me when I identified as a woman, and it does not represent me now as a genderqueer individual,” said Allison Boyer, a student representative, in a statement to The Daily Utah Chronicle.

And using the word “fairest” as a compliment is demeaning to dark-skinned minorities, some student representatives concluded.

The song was written in 1904.

The resolution is nonbinding. It’s up to university administrators to change the official fight song.


Also (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57790457-78/song-utah-fight-students.html.csp):

This isn’t the first attempt to change the song, which is based on a burlesque or folk tune called "Solomon Levi." In 1984, a U. vice president floated changing the lyrics "Who am I, sir? A Utah man am I" to "Who am I, friend? A Utah fan am I." And, in 2000, there was an effort to repeal and replace it with a ditty written by a Mormon Tabernacle organist.

Those changes never caught on, but at least one switch did. The song once contained the line, "We drink our stein of lager and we smoke our big cigars," a sentiment that was replaced with the line about fair coeds.

[souljahbill]

:fp:

[steelerfan]

:fp:

Also, wtf is "genderqueer"?

[steelerfan]

Also, wtf is "genderqueer"?

Nevermind. I figured it out.

757

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[psusnoop]

Lol

[bdoughty]

“We keep using pronouns that the dictionary and men deem as inclusive when they’re not. They’re just plain not, and it’s not okay,” said Lydia Owens, an assembly representative.

:dunno:

Now the dictionary is racist, sexist and transphobic?

:fp:

[cdj]

Also, wtf is "genderqueer"?

I've read more terms referring to gender in the past few months than I could have ever imagined.

This is what Wikipedia has for the definition:

Genderqueer is a recent attempt to signify gender experiences that do not fit into binary concepts, and refers to a combination of gender identities and sexual orientations. One example could be a person whose gender presentation is sometimes perceived as male, sometimes female, but whose gender identity is female, gender expression is butch, and sexual orientation is lesbian. It suggests nonconformity or mixing of gender stereotypes, conjoining both gender and sexuality, and challenges existing constructions and identities. In the binary sex/gender system, genderqueerness is unintelligible and abjected.

I've read that four times and I still don't understand. I guess I'm too much of a rube.


Now the dictionary is racist, sexist and transphobic?

This is what happens when people think terms like 'mankind' refer specifically to men and not the human species. We can invent all these new terms but fail to understand existing terminology.

[JBHuskers]

In regards to the bitching about it.....GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK.

[cdj]

Jameis Winston arrested for shoplifting crab legs at Publix (http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/4/30/5668004/jameis-winston-arrested-shoplifting-crab-legs-publix)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmecVQgIUAAppdh.png

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was issued a citation Tuesday for shoplifting crab legs from Publix, a misdemeanor arrest, according to multiple sources. Winston, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is a red-shirt sophomore for the Seminoles.

Winston has had previous run-ins with the law, but no arrests. He was investigated for an alleged rape, but the State Attorney declined to bring charges due to a lack of evidence. In November, the associated press reported that Winston was questioned about his involvement in a long-running BB gun battle, and that a Burger King reported Winston was stealing soda in a ketchup cup.

The timing of the arrest is interesting given that the NCAA recently approved unlimited meals for student athletes.

[JBHuskers]

http://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2011/09/13_gingrich.gif

[JBHuskers]

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y389/JBHuskers/IMG_3249299163817_zpso2x8zojr.jpeg

Sent from my DROID RAZR Maxx since I'm too lazy to get to the CPU.

[JBHuskers]

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[JBHuskers]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmeZzukCIAAufYB.jpg

[JBHuskers]

The material just keeps washing ashore :D

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[psuexv]

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[psuexv]

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[JBHuskers]

ooooh :D :D :D

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[bdoughty]

He seems to have issues when it comes to interacting with any type of "Red Snapper."

http://i.imgur.com/CuUlzdd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Wp6KJ1u.jpg

[JBHuskers]

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y389/JBHuskers/jameis_zps4624b360.jpg

[gschwendt]

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[GatorfanStovy]

Old news carry on people.

[JBHuskers]

Old news carry on people.

:fp:

The last post in this thread was five days ago :D

[SmoothPancakes]

And that was nothing but G posting about the surveillance video being released, which is a perfectly valid post. Otherwise, the last post that didn't really include anything meaningful was the pictures posted clear back on May 1st. Apparently Gator is 5-20 days behind on current times. :fp:

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[steelerfan]

Old news carry on people.

Are you from the future?

[JBHuskers]

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[steelerfan]

469210637478817793

They paid him to not coach while he was there, so why not?

[JBHuskers]

They paid him to not coach while he was there, so why not?

http://i.qkme.me/3pppdp.jpg

[JBHuskers]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoVcAQNCYAAJ_GG.png

[gschwendt]

Advertising for Arkansas State's new stadium in 1974. This is still our stadium, though obviously a lot of additions/changes have been made and even more are coming in the next couple of years including indoor practice facility (where you see the parking lot below) and enlarging the press box nearly 8 times it's current size (identical to the picture below).


http://i.imgur.com/lG8Heqb.jpg

[gschwendt]

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[JBHuskers]

Sexy, but I miss the crystal football.

[AustinWolv]

Maybe less people will drop this one though....

[jaymo76]

488700606731665408

Yup I like that as well. Nice selection IMO.

[Rudy]

That is much better than a crystal ball which was something I only saw in my grandmother's China cabinet.

[cdj]

That is much better than a crystal ball which was something I only saw in my grandmother's China cabinet.

I'm the opposite. :( I loved the crystal football and wish they would have kept that incorporated in the new design.

Here is an article from The Patriot-News echoing similar sentiments (http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/07/new_bcs_college_football_trophy.html#incart_m-rpt-1):

The one part the Bowl Championship Series era got right was the trophy. The American Football Coaches Association's crystal football was beautiful. If it wasn't a design masterpiece, it was close. From the stylized three-pronged tee to the fact that the winner could pluck it off and hold it like the very tool of the trade from which it was modeled. It was a brilliant solution to a design question.

And it had become iconic in the best sense. When you saw Nick Saban or Urban Meyer or Pete Carroll hoist that sparkling football aloft, they looked like not just champions but the royalty of their profession. You know they dug it, too.

But when the College Football Playoff was announced last year, it was quietly also announced that a new trophy would join it. The geniuses who run the playoff decided that, after propping up the nonsense that was the BCS for 15 years, that the crystal football had become guilty by association. It's like they blamed the trophy for their own dysfunction.

So, today we were presented with something that looks like it should be given out at, if not a PBA Tour stop, then some anonymous corporate retreat to a million-dollar salesman. Big and over-stylized and uninspiring and designed by a committee of suits.


However, buried in the article is this:

The AFCA has insisted on still handing out the crystal football after the playoff has determined a champion. Which is great. The BCS was never the crystal football's fault.

The winner will still receive it, but apparently just in private? I wonder which trophy will get the biggest crowd pop when the National Champ heads home in January 2015.

[steelerfan]

Interesting, Chris. I don't care for the new trophy either, fwiw.

[souljahbill]

#TeamCrystal

[SmoothPancakes]

#TeamCrystal


Interesting, Chris. I don't care for the new trophy either, fwiw.

What they said. :up:

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[bdoughty]

#teamcouldnotgivetwoshitsaboutwhatthetrophylooksli kenottomentionmostofyourteamswillnevergetthechance tohoistitanyway

[SmoothPancakes]

#teamcouldnotgivetwoshitsaboutwhatthetrophylooksli kenottomentionmostofyourteamswillnevergetthechance tohoistitanyway

Neither will yours. :)

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[gschwendt]

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[steelerfan]

488769832373211137

:D:D:D

[jaymo76]

From OS...


The wheels are turning and Power Conference autonomy could be coming in just three weeks. The restructuring of the Division I governance board is expected to give the five power conferences the ability to set and govern themselves with rules apart from the traditional NCAA structure. The Division I steering committee agreed to allow the Atlantic Coast, Big Ten, Big 12 , Pacific 12 and Southeastern conferences until October 1 to put together their first proposals that would be considered and possibly adopted when the five conferences conduct a business session at the 2015 NCAA Convention.

“We are not deaf to the din of discontent across intercollegiate athletics that has dominated the news,” said Mike Slive, SEC Commissioner. “We have created the initiative to restructure the NCAA, in accordance with our vision for the 21st century with the support of student-athletes at it’s core … This is not a new effort on our part. The SEC’s call for change was introduced at Media Days in 2011, and will continue until we’ve realized our desired outcomes. Over the last year, we, along with our colleagues at the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and PAC 12, developed this new vision for intercollegiate athletics for the 21st century. The vision includes the NCAA’s enactment of a governance system that will provide greater autonomy for the SEC and the other four conferences for the benefit of student athletes.”

Basically what Slive and Ohio State AD Gene Smith are saying is that its gotten awful crowded in FBS football and it's time for everyone to recognize the split which does exist in the division.

You might ask why the rest of the schools would go for a plan which, inherently, knocks everyone else down a peg. The answer is simple: If the Power Five doesn't get their way, they're likely to leave the NCAA and do their own thing. That would mean the Golden Goose of the NCAA, March Madness, would go away.

What this means for video games' future is simple: at the very least the Power Five conferences could have rules in place to compensate players legally for their appearances in publicity material, products, and media very soon. It still remains unlikely we will see a college football game officially announced anywhere until next Summer at the very earliest -- but the legal structures for such a product to exist could certainly be in place soon.

[souljahbill]

I'm not playing "Power Five Football '17." If it's your thing, enjoy. I'm not mad at 'cha. It's just not for me.

[jaymo76]

I'm not playing "Power Five Football '17." If it's your thing, enjoy. I'm not mad at 'cha. It's just not for me.

Oh I AGREE 100%.

[SmoothPancakes]

Add me to the agree list. I've had my dynasty on here going since NCAA 12 playing with nothing but small schools (FIU, Tulsa and Utah State), not to mention my favorite school is Navy, so they wouldn't be included either. I will eventually end up moving onto the Power 5 conference schools, but I'm not going to buy a game of just those 5 conferences. I want ALL of the conferences. I'm still pissed that we never had the goddamn FCS back in the game after all these years. So if any game company thinks they can piss out a Power 5 conference football game and I'm going to snap it up like a crack addict, they can kiss my fat white ass.

[Rudy]

Add me to the disagree list. I only like the top dogs. I have never taken a team outside of them and always adjust my schedule to only include them as opponents. The small schools barely existed in my game when I played. I understand why some of you love the small schools but a Power 5 game would still generate a ton of sales.

[SmoothPancakes]

I have no doubt it'd generate a ton of sales. But they'd never see a single fucking penny from me. As far as I'm concerned, they could go choke on a dick.

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[souljahbill]

Add me to the disagree list. I only like the top dogs. I have never taken a team outside of them and always adjust my schedule to only include them as opponents. The small schools barely existed in my game when I played. I understand why some of you love the small schools but a Power 5 game would still generate a ton of sales.



I have no doubt it'd generate a ton of sales. But they'd never see a single fucking penny from me. As far as I'm concerned, they could go choke on a dick.

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While I don't think anyone should go choke on a dick, we agree in principle. Power 5 Football could be the greatest game ever made. It could be a 2K killer. It could score perfect scores from all outlets. I'll play the demo and I'll watch Twitch streams but unless I could get it for free, I'm not playing it. I'm sure it would sell. It just wouldn't sell to me.

[steelerfan]

Something > Nothing

If I wanted to play college football, I'd buy it.

[SmoothPancakes]

That would be literally the only possible way I would play it, is if I got it for free. Purchasing it? Not a chance in hell.

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[souljahbill]

Something > Nothing

If I wanted to play college football, I'd buy it.

Only if the something is something you want. If a 500-pounder is giving up the pussy, yeah it's something, but it's not something I want.

[steelerfan]

That would be literally the only possible way I would play it, is if I got it for free. Purchasing it? Not a chance in hell.

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The service academies are HIGHLY unlikely to ever allow their athletes to be paid, I would guess. You will probably never, ever, ever see Navy in a game again.

Hell, years from now we may have a game without Army, Navy and Air Force - but with everyone else.

Just a guess...

[psuexv]

Only if the something is something you want. If a 500-pounder is giving up the pussy, yeah it's something, but it's not something I want.

All depends on how hard up you are. You go 10 years without a NCAA video game and you might just throw some flower on her and find the wet spot

[coogrfan]

T minus 38 days and counting...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/gocoogs/newstadiumwithturf1_zps3a623beb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gocoogs/media/newstadiumwithturf1_zps3a623beb.jpg.html)

[jaymo76]

T minus 38 days and counting...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/gocoogs/newstadiumwithturf1_zps3a623beb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gocoogs/media/newstadiumwithturf1_zps3a623beb.jpg.html)

I really like the endzone art... subtle but noticeable.

[coogrfan]

The other ez features a sublimated downtown Houston skyline.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/gocoogs/newstadiumwithturf2_zps4997155a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gocoogs/media/newstadiumwithturf2_zps4997155a.jpg.html)

[steelerfan]

ESPN - Texas WRs Kendall Sanders, Montrel Meander charged with felony sexual assault, arrests are pending.

[JeffHCross]

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer:
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State fired marching band director Jon Waters on Thursday over what the university called a "sexualized" culture.

Waters helped lead the band onto the national stage last year with elaborate halftime performances.

New Ohio State president Michael Drake released a video detailing the issues with the band, which the school said began before Waters' tenure. But after a two-month investigation, the school found instances of harassment that Waters did or should have known about and didn't stop.

[souljahbill]

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer:
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State fired marching band director Jon Waters on Thursday over what the university called a "sexualized" culture.

Waters helped lead the band onto the national stage last year with elaborate halftime performances.

New Ohio State president Michael Drake released a video detailing the issues with the band, which the school said began before Waters' tenure. But after a two-month investigation, the school found instances of harassment that Waters did or should have known about and didn't stop.

And here we go.....

[JBHuskers]

I definitely want to read this. It's from Dave Revsine from BTN.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0762791772/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0762791772&linkCode=as2&tag=thegamtai-20&linkId=VKTLEEHNAERMGUQS

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/A1nGOE-Mo5L._SL1500_.jpg

It’s America’s most popular sport, played by thousands, watched by millions, and generating billions in revenues every year. It’s also America’s most controversial sport, haunted by the specter of life-threatening injuries and plagued by scandal, even among its most venerable personalities and institutions. At the college level, we often tie football’s tales of corruption and greed to its current popularity and revenue potential, and we have vague notions of a halcyon time--before the new College Football Playoff, power conferences, and huge TV contracts. Perhaps we conjure images of young Ivy Leaguers playing a gentleman’s game, exemplifying the collegial in collegiate. What we don’t imagine is a game described in 1905, not today, as "a social obsession--this boy-killing, man-mutillating, education-prostituting, gladiatorial sport."

In The Opening Kickoff, Dave Revsine tells the riveting story of the formative period of American football (1890-1915). It was a time that saw the game’s meteoric rise, fueled by overflow crowds, breathless newspaper coverage and newfound superstars—including one of the most thrilling and mysterious the sport has ever seen. But it was also a period racked by controversy in academics, recruiting, and physical brutality that, in combination, threatened football’s very existence. A vivid storyteller, Revsine brings it all to life in a captivating narrative.

[JeffHCross]

That could definitely be cool. I'm finally reading Bowled Over, and it seems like an interesting take on the sport.

[skipwondah33]

NASA secures SEC Network feed in space for astronaut
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000373792/article/nasa-secures-sec-network-feed-in-space-for-astronaut

[gschwendt]

Rendering's for Arkansas State's new pressbox. Construction will begin after this season.

http://i.imgur.com/MM5ii23.png



Here's what the pressbox currently looks like:
http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics32/800/SS/SSLAOVXIROPMMHA.20121220213645.jpg

[JeffHCross]

Most hated CFB team by state
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Buc0NEiCYAAu_XF.png:large

[souljahbill]

Since Saban went to Alabama, the hate for the Tide runs deep. Why the Hell does Nevada hate Michigan?

[souljahbill]

Also, there seems to be more Clemson fans than South Carolina fans in South Carolina.

[jaymo76]

Most hated CFB team by state
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Buc0NEiCYAAu_XF.png:large

I like that. Very original. However, I would make one slight change. With the exception of the state of Alabama, I would cover the entire USA with a Crimson Tide logo!

[Rudy]

Dynasties are great for sport. It's far better to love or hate a team than be apathetic towards them. If people hate you it's a great sign of respect most of the time.

[steelerfan]

Dynasties are great for sport. It's far better to love or hate a team than be apathetic towards them. If people hate you it's a great sign of respect most of the time.
:nod:

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[bdoughty]

NO hate for OU? Apparently beating Bama gains you some karma.

[bdoughty]

:nod:

Your Fighting Irish are a perfect example. They are the Dallas Cowboys of college football. You truly either love or hate the Irish. Even in those years they stunk up the field people reveled in their losses or drank themselves silly.

[bdoughty]

Since Saban went to Alabama, the hate for the Tide runs deep. Why the Hell does Nevada hate Michigan?

Based on the original Map, this was apparently a, "I hate Michigan creation." Of course the craziest one is New Mexico hating Old Miss? New Mexico would easily be Texas Tech or the Lobos


http://i.imgur.com/HHOdbRC.jpg

[steelerfan]

Your Fighting Irish are a perfect example. They are the Dallas Cowboys of college football. You truly either love or hate the Irish. Even in those years they stunk up the field people reveled in their losses or drank themselves silly.
Not to mention the Steelers. ;)

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[bdoughty]

Not to mention the Steelers. ;)

To an extent but when I think love/hate the Cowboys and Raiders are the big ones over the long haul in the Super Bowl era. The Patriots as of late. The Steelers never really had any truly "despised or dirty" players in the 70's. The Raiders had a defense full of them and Stabler. The Cowboys had Hollywood Henderson and called themselves "Americas Team." The Patriots have Gisele Bundchen's husband, the video spying and Belichick. Big Ben probably helped bring the hate level up a bit for the Steelers but Polamalu is so darn likeable and respected around the league it's hard to truly hate the Steelers, outside of Baltimore and the state of Ohio.

[steelerfan]

To an extent but when I think love/hate the Cowboys and Raiders are the big ones over the long haul in the Super Bowl era. The Patriots as of late. The Steelers never really had any truly "despised or dirty" players in the 70's. The Raiders had a defense full of them and Stabler. The Cowboys had Hollywood Henderson and called themselves "Americas Team." The Patriots have Gisele Bundchen's husband, the video spying and Belichick. Big Ben probably helped bring the hate level up a bit for the Steelers but Polamalu is so darn likeable and respected around the league it's hard to truly hate the Steelers, outside of Baltimore and the state of Ohio.
I'd like for you to tell that to the idiots of Houston, Texas.

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[steelerfan]

I'd like for you to tell that to the idiots of Houston, Texas.

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Also, the MORONS of Cleveland, Ohio. I was verbally assaulted there by a 40-year-old woman for wearing a Steelers jacket. I think I was 12.

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[bdoughty]

I'd like for you to tell that to the idiots of Houston, Texas.

They still hold a grudge? In fairness they are a little nuts (http://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2012/01/dome-of-the-month-the-great-oilers-rallies-of-1979-and-1980/). Back to back pep-rallies after losing twice to the Steelers in the AFC Championship. It seemed odd to me back when I was a kid and still does today. Luv ya Blue, I guess? 50,000 people celebrating your team getting an ass-whipping, twice?

http://i.imgur.com/0DDUXTC.jpg

Here we have Dan Pastorini staring out in the crowd, not knowing how many of his future ex-wives were in attendance.



Edit: Just found this video in the comments. Priceless. Houston Oilers #1. :fp:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsjXko9N6B0

[bdoughty]

Also, the MORONS of Cleveland, Ohio. I was verbally assaulted there by a 40-year-old woman for wearing a Steelers jacket. I think I was 12.

Once you are inside the city limits of Cleveland the blame rests on you. There is never a good reason to be in Cleveland or for that matter Ohio, sorry Smooth.

[steelerfan]

Houston still holds a grudge, yes. Hell, they haven't done a damn thing since 78-79.

To be fair, I was in Richfield, Ohio at the Richfield Coliseum at a Cleveland Force MISL game. Those people (and I was born near there) are assholes. They DESERVE what they get, in sports.

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[JeffHCross]

Based on the original Map, this was apparently a, "I hate Michigan creation." Of course the craziest one is New Mexico hating Old Miss? New Mexico would easily be Texas Tech or the Lobos


http://i.imgur.com/HHOdbRC.jpgThey mentioned on the page that there was apparently some spam voting at the last minute that swayed the results. The version I posted removed the spam.

[bdoughty]

They mentioned on the page that there was apparently some spam voting at the last minute that swayed the results. The version I posted removed the spam.

It's a little better but still reminds me that Reddit should only be used for... Still working on that one. Maybe puns?

Nevada and NJ make absolutely no sense. I am sure the mob was in on the fix due to the states involved. ;)

[bdoughty]

Houston still holds a grudge, yes. Hell, they haven't done a damn thing since 78-79.
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They did give us one of the great comebacks of all time. It just happened to be against them. Remind them of Frank Reich, that should shut them up.

[steelerfan]

They did give us one of the great comebacks of all time. It just happened to be against them. Remind them of Frank Reich, that should shut them up.

I just remind them that its 6-0 in Lombardi trophies. :)

[bdoughty]

I just remind them that its 6-0 in Lombardi trophies. :)

That will do it too, of course doing so will bring out the "Renfro TD that wasn't" which cost them a Super Bowl, even though it would have only tied the game.

[steelerfan]

That will do it too, of course doing so will bring out the "Renfro TD that wasn't" which cost them a Super Bowl, even though it would have only tied the game.
It only cost them 4 points in a game they lost by 10.

Trust me, I've heard it all.

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[gschwendt]

A $9 Million gift ($5M from individual, $4M from his bank) to Arkansas State was announced today and it will go towards this, to be completed by July 2015:

504381291769245696

[SmoothPancakes]

Damn!

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[souljahbill]

A $9 Million gift ($5M from individual, $4M from his bank) to Arkansas State was announced today and it will go towards this, to be completed by July 2015:

504381291769245696

That would sure look nice on a PS4 or an Xbox One

[JeffHCross]

Nice!!!!

[JeffHCross]

:Ohio_State: and :Notre_Dame: announced a home-and-home for 2022, 2023. As of now, :Ohio_State: is scheduled to play both :Notre_Dame: and :Texas: those years.

[JBHuskers]

#PlayoffPositioning

[JeffHCross]

Found out this morning that this is a local college's field. It's an NAIA school.

http://www.stlmag.com/downloads/194265/download/100918-19.jpg?cb=27965ec46fc35b4f55ebeb3670805017

[gschwendt]

Central Arkansas has that same concept
http://content.sportslogos.net/news/2013/02/u-of-central-arkansas-field.jpg

[JeffHCross]

Yeah, I saw that one after posting.

:sick:

[steelerfan]

Those are horrid.

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[volsfan]

That stadium at Lindenwood University-Belleville looks a lot better then the NAIA school near me.

[CLW]

NCAA lifts Penn State's bowl ban, full scholarships to be restored in 2015
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/ncaa-lifts-penn-state-s-bowl-ban--full-scholarships-to-be-restored-in-2015-190311537.html


Yay pedophile state university can play in a bowl game again. :sick:

[cdj]

June Jones steps down effective immediately at SMU. (http://espn.go.com/dallas/college-football/story/_/id/11490096/june-jones-resigns-smu-mustangs-coach)

June Jones has resigned as coach of the SMU Mustangs, citing "personal issues."

"This afternoon, I talked to my staff and players and notified them that I have decided to resign as SMU head football coach effective immediately," Jones said in a statement released by the school. "It was a very difficult decision for me to make, as you can imagine. I have devoted my life for the last 50 years to playing and coaching this game and it has been a great journey."

"I have some personal issues I have been dealing with and I need to take a step away so I can address them at this time," Jones said.

In December, Jones agreed to a three-year extension that would have kept him at the school through 2017.

[psusnoop]

NCAA lifts Penn State's bowl ban, full scholarships to be restored in 2015
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/ncaa-lifts-penn-state-s-bowl-ban--full-scholarships-to-be-restored-in-2015-190311537.html


Yay pedophile state university can play in a bowl game again. :sick:

Yep because those sick actions (of a former coach) helped PSU's football team on the field :nod:

Thank goodness the NCAA now has guidelines to clearly state that what Joe did was correct too.

Also I don't know about everyone else but insinuating that Penn State University is pedophile state university is quite a comment. Having followed all of your posts since this I certainly wouldn't expect you of all people to read up on the newly released docs:
“Athletic departments must cooperate with but not manage, direct, control or interfere with college or university investigations into allegations of sexual violence ensuring that investigations involving student-athletes and athletics department staff are managed in the same manner as all other students and staff on campus,” states the executive committee’s resolution that passed in August. It also says members of athletic departments should “report immediately any suspected sexual violence to appropriate campus offices for investigation and adjudication.”

Keep on hating and labeling, I hear it makes the weak feel stronger.

[steelerfan]

Yep because those sick actions (of a former coach) helped PSU's football team on the field :nod:

Thank goodness the NCAA now has guidelines to clearly state that what Joe did was correct too.

Also I don't know about everyone else but insinuating that Penn State University is pedophile state university is quite a comment. Having followed all of your posts since this I certainly wouldn't expect you of all people to read up on the newly released docs:
“Athletic departments must cooperate with but not manage, direct, control or interfere with college or university investigations into allegations of sexual violence ensuring that investigations involving student-athletes and athletics department staff are managed in the same manner as all other students and staff on campus,” states the executive committee’s resolution that passed in August. It also says members of athletic departments should “report immediately any suspected sexual violence to appropriate campus offices for investigation and adjudication.”

Keep on hating and labeling, I hear it makes the weak feel stronger.
:clap:

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[souljahbill]

I grew in thinking there was nothing better than SWAC battle of the bands but even I have to admit that Ohio St.'s band is clearly head and shoulders above all other bands.

[gschwendt]

I'm sure a lot of you have already heard about this coach but for those that haven't, check out this article on Pulaski Academy's Kevin Kelley

Always Onside Kick, Go For It on 4th Down, Arrive At The Stadium Late - The Kevin Kelley Way at Pulaski Academy (http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2014/10/7/6943577/always-onside-kick-go-for-it-on-4th-down-arrive-at-the-stadium-late)


I imagine he'll be coaching at some college level (maybe FCS to start) in the next couple of years... it will be interesting to see how it translates at the next level.

[steelerfan]

I'm sure a lot of you have already heard about this coach but for those that haven't, check out this article on Pulaski Academy's Kevin Kelley

Always Onside Kick, Go For It on 4th Down, Arrive At The Stadium Late - The Kevin Kelley Way at Pulaski Academy (http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2014/10/7/6943577/always-onside-kick-go-for-it-on-4th-down-arrive-at-the-stadium-late)


I imagine he'll be coaching at some college level (maybe FCS to start) in the next couple of years... it will be interesting to see how it translates at the next level.
I'm really beginning to dislike American football, lol.

The good news is that when this jacktardery becomes the norm, Madden will seem realistic in the lobbies. :fp:

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[souljahbill]

I'm sure a lot of you have already heard about this coach but for those that haven't, check out this article on Pulaski Academy's Kevin Kelley

Always Onside Kick, Go For It on 4th Down, Arrive At The Stadium Late - The Kevin Kelley Way at Pulaski Academy (http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2014/10/7/6943577/always-onside-kick-go-for-it-on-4th-down-arrive-at-the-stadium-late)


I imagine he'll be coaching at some college level (maybe FCS to start) in the next couple of years... it will be interesting to see how it translates at the next level.

I saw his story on HBO Real Sports. I like his style.

[JeffHCross]

I've been reading about him for years. I'd be a little surprised if he ever moves up a level. He's got a good amount of support at Pulaski Academy. Not sure every fan base would be willing to support that.

[Rudy]

I do love hearing coaches think outside the box. The compulsory warm up stretching period for my son's 10 year old football team just seems archaic at times. And so many coaches in football run tons of agility drills. At the lower levels I see that as largely a waste of time. Focus on teaching kids how to be good football players with football drills. Trying to turn them into slightly better athletes at the younger age group should be way down that list IMO.

[AustinWolv]

Well, this is new: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/headlines/20141021-texas-athletic-director-with-new-rules-longhorns-will-pay-each-player-10000.ece

[bdoughty]

Well, this is new: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/headlines/20141021-texas-athletic-director-with-new-rules-longhorns-will-pay-each-player-10000.ece

This would begin the end of college football as we know it.

[SmoothPancakes]

Yep. Farewell college football. It was fun.

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[souljahbill]

I'm not buying Power Five Football when it's released on PS4/Xbox One

[JeffHCross]

Didn't see a High School football thread around. Ohio high schools combine for a 83-82 overtime game that was 75-75 at the end of regulation.

http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/sports/local/beyond-the-scores/2014/10/22/shelby-tiffin-shootout-one-ages/17708867/

[steelerfan]

:smh:

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[JBHuskers]

I did bet the overs in that one :nod:

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[psuexv]

Didn't see a High School football thread around. Ohio high schools combine for a 83-82 overtime game that was 75-75 at the end of regulation.

http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/sports/local/beyond-the-scores/2014/10/22/shelby-tiffin-shootout-one-ages/17708867/

There's no way that is statistically possible. It has to be fixed.

[gschwendt]

It's been rumored for weeks now... seems like rumor is growing stronger.

539148723050131456

[SmoothPancakes]

It's been rumored for weeks now... seems like rumor is growing stronger.

539148723050131456

Yep, my phone has been blowing up for the last couple minutes with multiple sports sites reporting the exact same. Truly a sad situation for the players and coaches, especially after a 6-6 season, the best record they've had since 2004. First year coach Bill Clark just took this program in a direction it hasn't been in a decade, possibly to a bowl game, and just as that happens, now they're going to up and kill the entire program. All the players over the years who have still committed to UAB and spent their college careers playing for a team that couldn't find any success in a decade, still showing up and working to try and turn the team into a winner, they end up just shoved out on their asses now. Way to go Alabama Board of Trustees. Great job.

[souljahbill]

Yep, my phone has been blowing up for the last couple minutes with multiple sports sites reporting the exact same. Truly a sad situation for the players and coaches, especially after a 6-6 season, the best record they've had since 2004. First year coach Bill Clark just took this program in a direction it hasn't been in a decade, possibly to a bowl game, and just as that happens, now they're going to up and kill the entire program. All the players over the years who have still committed to UAB and spent their college careers playing for a team that couldn't find any success in a decade, still showing up and working to try and turn the team into a winner, they end up just shoved out on their asses now. Way to go Alabama Board of Trustees. Great job.

Well, if they don't go to a bowl, I can say I witnessed their last game and win in person. And as a bonus, I apparently watched it upside-down.

Edit: It's sad that Alabama and Auburn would schedule other cupcakes (including Southern Miss) instead of UAB/Troy/USA. They lined the pockets of out-of-state schools instead of taking care of home.

[JeffHCross]

Sadly, I can see a lot of programs going this way. Too many schools need guaranteed home games to make ends meet and the "mid-major" schools are too expensive to bring in. More games are going to match up the extreme ends of the power structure and the middle tier is going to suffer as a result.

[gschwendt]

Sports-Glutton.com All-Access Pass with Arkansas State - Part 1
http://sports-glutton.com/2014/12/02/all-access-pass-with-arkansas-state-football-day-1/

A long but interesting look behind the scenes at Arkansas State football.

[SmoothPancakes]

And reports are coming out that UAB has just been fucked out of a football team. Way to go Alabama Board of Trustees. Jackasses.

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[Rudy]

Hoke is fired.

[gschwendt]

Video from the UAB meeting


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAvSuQEh6lI

[bdoughty]

Video from the UAB meeting

The last guy. Wow! I could care less about the UAB program but what he said. Kudos!

[JeffHCross]

Was that the insanely passionate guy whose voice was cracking and saying "What do we tell our kids?" and stuff like that? I heard a report that he was a 26 year old Iraq veteran, if I remember correctly?

[AustinWolv]

Was that the insanely passionate guy whose voice was cracking and saying "What do we tell our kids?" and stuff like that? I heard a report that he was a 26 year old Iraq veteran, if I remember correctly?

Tristen Henderson, senior TE. Was interviewed on ESPN about that meeting and segment that he spoke. (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fcollege-football%2Fstory%2F_%2Fid%2F11971741%2Ftristan-henderson-uab-blazers-assails-school-president-meeting&ei=PrWAVLn_OuLHmwXFr4G4Bg&usg=AFQjCNGz7fQZMvyoWRej54yr4aC9_ZmKBQ&sig2=KgU7y1I_sZqnteDWHopQnw&bvm=bv.80642063,d.dGY)

[JeffHCross]

Tristen Henderson, senior TE. Was interviewed on ESPN about that meeting and segment that he spoke. (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fcollege-football%2Fstory%2F_%2Fid%2F11971741%2Ftristan-henderson-uab-blazers-assails-school-president-meeting&ei=PrWAVLn_OuLHmwXFr4G4Bg&usg=AFQjCNGz7fQZMvyoWRej54yr4aC9_ZmKBQ&sig2=KgU7y1I_sZqnteDWHopQnw&bvm=bv.80642063,d.dGY)
Amazing what a difference a few years and a little perspective can make on how someone would respond to that situation. Huge difference between a 27 year old's response and a teen's.

[gschwendt]

I don't typically get too wrapped up in the recruiting process but this kid's film is impressive.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2122944/highlights/206727383

[JeffHCross]

I don't typically get too wrapped up in the recruiting process but this kid's film is impressive.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2122944/highlights/206727383I knew which one it would be :D

Sigh. I want to work for Hudl!

[bdoughty]

Just passing this along, Alabama fan.

http://i.imgur.com/P5wKszy.jpg

[SmoothPancakes]

:fp:

[bdoughty]

North Dakota St takes on Illinois St for the FCS championship. #1 seed New Hampshire was upset by Illinois St at home.

Fun Fact: It is actually the Missouri Valley Conference Championship as both teams are in the same conference but did not play each other. Both teams only loss was to Northern Iowa. Game will be played on January 10th @ 1:00PM EST.

[JeffHCross]

SBNation long-form article about bag men in the SEC. Not new, but I just came across it today. Good read.

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/4/10/5594348/college-football-bag-man-interview

[cdj]

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[JeffHCross]

That video has nearly 4 million views on YouTube. It's insane.

EDIT: Just noticed the Vine has 85 million. Good grief.

[souljahbill]

Someone needs to find that chick and see what the deal was

Edit: Turns out, someone did
http://www.everyjoe.com/2015/01/02/sports/kaleigh-lambert-colton-becker-photos-ohio-state-sidepiece/#1

[JeffHCross]

Someone needs to find that chick and see what the deal was

Edit: Turns out, someone did
http://www.everyjoe.com/2015/01/02/sports/kaleigh-lambert-colton-becker-photos-ohio-state-sidepiece/#1The Internet: Finding conspiracy, where there is none, from the beginning.

[steelerfan]

ram29jackson: Finding conspiracy, where there is none, from the beginning.

Fixed, for accuracy.

I #TrustTheScript

[ram29jackson]

Fixed, for accuracy.

I #TrustTheScript

you are right. There's no conspiracy. Its just facts you are too gullible to not understand yet. You will in fact apologize to me one day even if its just a thought that I never read or hear when you realize how incredibly wrong you are.

You are welcome. I forgive you.

[souljahbill]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/06/98b75cd57b0e82d699c654d4d9c48f21.jpg

[SmoothPancakes]

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/SmoothPancakes/Kittensaves_zpsssyjoctb.jpg

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[steelerfan]

You will in fact apologize to me one day even if its just a thought that I never read or hear when you realize how incredibly wrong you are.

You are welcome. I forgive you.

Where have I heard this line before?

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/06/bcf21f22e532ef7eeee1795b7eea1b20.jpg

I #TrustTheScript

[gschwendt]

Construction on Arkansas State's stadium continues nicely.

564071507060486144

It will look like this by the start of the season when we host Missouri
504381291769245696

[JeffHCross]

Looks good, G!

[gschwendt]

For all of the football experts, now's your chance to show it off in real life.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261840113395

Last year, bidding didn't really jump much until the final day of the auction ending around $12k. This year, within the first 24 hours, the auction is up to $4,300.

[cdj]

Direct Message to gschwendt: How much do you want a loan for?

[SmoothPancakes]

There you go Ram. You boast about how you're a supposed genius and mental giant and have everything, including "rigged" games, all figured out. Put your money where your brain dead mouth is. Unless you're too chicken shit to put it all on the line.

#TheScriptIsDead

[steelerfan]

There you go Ram. You boast about how you're a supposed genius and mental giant and have everything, including "rigged" games, all figured out. Put your money where your brain dead mouth is. Unless you're too chicken shit to put it all on the line.

#TheScriptIsDead
I don't think he can afford it, based on this:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/07/a88396ec22ae89fb6bcb813c5537286e.jpg

[souljahbill]

I don't really understand what's happening. Are you drafting and coaching a team for the ASU spring game?

Edit: Read the eBay description. Guess that's what it is. Who coaches the other team?

[gschwendt]

I don't really understand what's happening. Are you drafting and coaching a team for the ASU spring game?

Edit: Read the eBay description. Guess that's what it is. Who coaches the other team?
In the description too... you pick a friend to coach against. Last year it was a legendary former ASU coach (Larry Lacewell). I imagine if you didn't have a friend you liked enough, it might be former governor Mike Beebe.

[skipwondah33]

That would be pretty cool

Unfortunately I don't have that much disposable income for a Gatorade shower lol

You should have started a GoFund me or kick starter G lol

[gschwendt]

For all of the football experts, now's your chance to show it off in real life.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261840113395

Last year, bidding didn't really jump much until the final day of the auction ending around $12k. This year, within the first 24 hours, the auction is up to $4,300.
The auction closed this morning with a high bid of $8700 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261840113395). Based on twitter conversations, I believe this is the winner:
https://twitter.com/angiegallaher

[JBHuskers]

Lou Holtz and ESPN have parted ways...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tw5usXFfKY

[souljahbill]

Gonna miss that mouth full of spit

[cdj]

Former Nebraska star RB Lawrence Philips is a suspect in the murder of his cellmate in a CA prison. (http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/story/d/story/former-nfl-player-suspect-in-prison-murder/21351/bL20EfdVp0qBpDsSrLxvuw)

[steelerfan]

Former Nebraska star RB Lawrence Philips is a suspect in the murder of his cellmate in a CA prison. (http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/story/d/story/former-nfl-player-suspect-in-prison-murder/21351/bL20EfdVp0qBpDsSrLxvuw)
Did a 4th grader write that? It's an absolute mess! :D

[cdj]

Did a 4th grader write that? It's an absolute mess! :D

I noticed that too. That was the link Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports tweeted out and appears to be the first/primary source for the news. As poorly written as it is, I wonder if it is completely accurate.

[steelerfan]

I noticed that too. That was the link Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports tweeted out and appears to be the first/primary source for the news. As poorly written as it is, I wonder if it is completely accurate.
No kidding, lol.

[JBHuskers]

Golson to transfer from Notre Dame for his final season.

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/notre-dame-fighting-irish-everett-golson-transferring-brain-kelly-graduate-eligibility-050715

[steelerfan]

Yep. It's Zaire's team now. Go Irish!

[JBHuskers]

Supporters pledge $6M to reinstate UAB football (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12845360/supporters-pledge-6m-reinstate-uab-football)

[jaymo76]

Supporters pledge $6M to reinstate UAB football (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12845360/supporters-pledge-6m-reinstate-uab-football)

I'm pulling for these guys to make it happen. It's a shame to see any school dump a football programme.

[gschwendt]

I'm pulling for these guys to make it happen. It's a shame to see any school dump a football programme.
If they do make it back, they'll just be the next SMU death penalty scenario.

[souljahbill]

If they do make it back, they'll just be the next SMU death penalty scenario.

I hope they come back too. They were a decent rival for Southern Miss. The most exciting game I ever worked in undergrad was a 3-0 win vs. UAB in 2001.

[gschwendt]

Inside Arkansas State's new Indoor Practice Facility

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Here's also a shot of our stadium construction as of about a week ago.
http://imgix.scout.com/152/1529077.jpg

[JBHuskers]

So everything from the 2nd deck up is brand new?

[gschwendt]

So everything from the 2nd deck up is brand new?
Yeah, essentially. We had a press box up there before and the two concrete columns in the middle are from it, but we gutted everything in between those columns then expanded it width-wise (barely went past the concrete columns before) as well as depth-wise.

Here's a previous post I made that does a side-by-side comparison of old and new design.

Construction on Arkansas State's stadium continues nicely.

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It will look like this by the start of the season when we host Missouri
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[JeffHCross]

That's awesome, G.

[JBHuskers]

Nice!

[JeffHCross]

Great article today from Ramzy at Eleven Warriors taking a look at how thin the line is between players we love and players we "hate" (read: it's all about the jersey color)

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/college-football/2015/05/53724/love-and-acrimony-ohio-state-buckeyes-michigan-wolverines

[gschwendt]

Rumors are circulating that UAB told the NCAA that they will be resurrecting football and remaining in CUSA. Press conference at 4pm.

[SmoothPancakes]

I sure as hell hope so! However question is, how much damage has already been done with players transferring elsewhere and various coaches looking for positions on other staffs? I'm highly doubtful we're gonna see a repeat of the season UAB had last year.

[gschwendt]

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[skipwondah33]

Can't imagine many actual scholarship guys still there. Surely those players would have transferred to other schools.

I foresee alot open tryouts happening.

[JBHuskers]

Can't imagine many actual scholarship guys still there. Surely those players would have transferred to other schools.

I foresee alot open tryouts happening.

Let's go Skip! I still have eligibility :D

[souljahbill]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12992131&ex_cid=espnapi_internal

[JeffHCross]

UAB is coming back in 2016 at the earliest.

[volsfan]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/jon-solomon/25201823/uab-football-is-back-future-questions-remain-about-reinstatement

They show a list of 2014 players that have transferred to other programs.

[gigemaggs99]

I'm ready for some more Aggie Football!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnu_cHleS4k&feature=youtu.be

[gigemaggs99]

I'm just amazed they can do this, tear down and rebuild in 1 off-season.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFY0MGIRQUo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIZWGo9a9P4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fPT1PvloIc

Live camera streams: http://kylefield.com/constructioncams

[psusnoop]

With money comes opportunity :up:

[bdoughty]

Florida St :fp:

First a QB is kicked off the team for hitting a woman.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/13211988/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deandre-johnson-dismissed-program-video-shows-striking-woman-bar

Now we let backfield get in on the action.

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/florida-state-seminoles-fsu-rb-dalvin-cook-investigation-battery-woman-071015

[gschwendt]

Latest look at ASU's stadium updates. Nearing completion.

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[steelerfan]

Nearing completion is the best part of any erection project.

[SCClassof93]

:D

[JBHuskers]

Nearing completion is the best part of any erection project.
Can I get an amen?

[gschwendt]

The Sun Belt Conference appears to have their sights on 12 football members, or at least add some insurance teams to prepare for the next poaching by upper conferences.

Last week it came out that SBC officials have been talking with both Coastal Carolina and Eastern Kentucky about the possibility of them joining. While EKU is poised fairly well to join FBS football, CCU is still building up their football program and would need a few years. The idea is that EKU would join for all sports while CCU would only join for Olympic sports for the first few years. Eventually, both would be full members. At that time, the conference might look something like this:



West
East


Arkansas State
New Mexico St.
South Alabama
Texas State
UL Lafayette
UL Monroe

Appalachian State
Coastal Carolina
Eastern Kentucky
Georgia Southern
Georgia State
Troy






If all of that were to come to fruition, Idaho would quickly be left out in the cold and almost certainly have to drop down to FCS.

[SmoothPancakes]

I like Idaho, but honestly, it'd be the best for them. No conferences want them because they don't fit outside of the Mountain West, they haven't had a good team in years and don't add anything to TV deals since Boise State is already there and more popular.

If they drop down, they can instantly slide right into a couple conferences without any issue and they can resume their rivalry with Montana and Idaho State and maybe pick up some others in the Big Sky, where as they basically only have two in FBS, with Boise State, which they were on the receiving end of a yearly bitch slapping from 1999 to 2010 when the rivalry ended, and Washington State, which they haven't won since 2000 and have only played one game since 2007.

[cdj]

The Minnesota AD is out after pervy texts are published. (http://www.startribune.com/star-tribune-s-rayno-adds-her-own-story-to-teague-scandal/321199871/)

[SmoothPancakes]

And the NLRB pulls out the pimp slapping glove and smacks the Northwestern players down.

[souljahbill]

And the NLRB pulls out the pimp slapping glove and smacks the Northwestern players down.

I saw that coming a mile away.

I'm assuming this decision though doesn't help the return of the game though.

[gschwendt]

Arkansas State is getting one of the fastest players in college football to transfer in from TCU.
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He wants to play QB next season but he'll have solid competition as we have a RSFr this season that is the heir apparent. He does have an arm though...
11683820

[souljahbill]

Arkansas State is getting one of the fastest players in college football to transfer in from TCU.
635100024997814272

He wants to play QB next season but he'll have solid competition as we have a RSFr this season that is the heir apparent. He does have an arm though...
11683820

If only there were a video game where you could utilize a player like this....

[gschwendt]

Video from the head coach of Arkansas State's Week 1 opponent giving a drunken pep talk Saturday night:
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More details here:
http://lostlettermen.com/steve-sarkisian-allegedly-gets-drunk-at-event-makes-ass-of-himself/

[bdoughty]

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2015/6/12/8771731/sec-opponent-or-non-school

SEC out-of-conference opponent or unaccredited university?


You correctly answered

12 out of 14


The fact I missed two was more embarrassing for the SEC than me.

[SmoothPancakes]

12 of 14. I had :dunce: moments on James Monroe and Columbia State.

[steelerfan]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/25/443cc309ba8c1287fda45a6b8753d267.jpg

That was awesome. :D

[baseballplyrmvp]

Video from the head coach of Arkansas State's Week 1 opponent giving a drunken pep talk Saturday night:
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More details here:
http://lostlettermen.com/steve-sarkisian-allegedly-gets-drunk-at-event-makes-ass-of-himself/

Anti-depressant and anxiety meds with alcohol don't go well together. Glad he's agreed to get treatment. Was quite funny to watch though.

[gschwendt]

Here's some new pics of Arkansas State's stadium updates:
http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/gostate87/library/?view=recent&page=1


http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah100/gostate87/FullSizeRender-71_zpsganfgjau.jpg

[cdj]

It helps being the flagship school, but this is a great visual representation of why Nike is considered cool and competitors (namely adidas) are not (as much).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOEgDbdjj2s

[souljahbill]

^
That was awesome. 3 minutes well spent.

[bdoughty]

That was terrific. Still hate Nike.

[SmoothPancakes]

That was awesome. I hate Oregon, but damn that was great.

[steelerfan]

After about a minute I thought, "I'm not wasting 5 minutes on this" and I shut it off.

Just not for me, I guess.