Week 4, 2012

[Oneback]

Welcome to Week 4!
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=============== #16 Texas Longhorns (2-0) ===============
Last week, Texas won 56-14 against Iowa State (1-1).
This week, the Longhorns are idle.
In recruiting news, the following Texas targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) QB Ronnie Burke has committed to Texas
- (****) LT Josh Andrews has committed to Texas
- (****) MLB Raymond Walker has committed to Florida State

=============== #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) ===============
Last week, Alabama won 48-0 against Kent State (0-2).
This week, the Crimson Tide will host #13 Arkansas (1-1).

=============== #2 LSU Tigers (1-0) ===============
Last week the Tigers were idle.
This week, the Tigers will host Tulane (0-1).
In recruiting news, the following LSU targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) RE Melvin Ramsey has committed to LSU

=============== #20 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) ===============
Last week, Ohio State won 37-27 against USC (1-2).
This week, the Buckeyes will host #21 Nebraska (0-1).
In recruiting news, the following Ohio State targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) CB Derrick Nichols has committed to Georgia
- (*****) LE David Smith has committed to USC

=============== #19 Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0) ===============
Last week the Cowboys were idle.
This week, the Cowboys will host Texas Tech (1-0).
In recruiting news, the following Oklahoma State targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) P Eric Singletary has committed to Oklahoma State
- (****) WR Matt Young has committed to Oklahoma State

=============== Texas A&M Aggies (2-0) ===============
Last week, Texas A&M won 34-30 against Florida (0-1).
This week, the Aggies travel to Dallas to face the SMU Mustangs (2-0).

=============== #5 Florida State Seminoles (3-0) ===============
Last week, Florida State won 27-10 against Arkansas (1-1).
This week, the Seminoles will host #4 Georgia (0-0).
In recruiting news, the following Florida State targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) MLB Raymond Walker has committed to Florida State

=============== #3 Oregon Ducks (1-0) ===============
Last week the Ducks were idle.
This week, the Ducks will host San Diego State (2-1).
In recruiting news, the following Oregon targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) LT Josh Andrews has committed to Texas

=============== #15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-0) ===============
Last week the Fighting Irish were idle.
This week, the Fighting Irish travel to East Lansing to face the #11 Michigan State Spartans (2-0).
In recruiting news, the following Notre Dame targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) CB Heath Martin has committed to Notre Dame

=============== #13 Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1) ===============
Last week, Arkansas lost 27-10 against Florida State (3-0).
This week, the Razorbacks travel to Tuscaloosa to face the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0).
In recruiting news, the following Arkansas targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) LT Josh Andrews has committed to Texas

=============== #6 Michigan Wolverines (2-0) ===============
Last week the Wolverines were idle.
This week, the Wolverines travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-1).
In recruiting news, the following Michigan targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) WR Matt Young has committed to Oklahoma State
- (***) CB Derek Moyer has committed to Georgia

=============== #17 USC Trojans (1-2) ===============
Last week, USC lost 37-27 against Ohio State (2-1).
This week, the Trojans are idle.
In recruiting news, the following USC targets have announced their decisions:
- (*****) LE David Smith has committed to USC

[ryby6969]

Razor, when is good for you?

[JeffHCross]

Razor, when is good for you?Based on our schedule for playing Week 3, he should be available most of the day tomorrow.

[JeffHCross]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — "Yeah, I considered benching him. The whole stadium probably considered benching him. Hell, I considered benching all of them!"

These blatantly honest comments were made by Florida State head coach Jeff HCross, regarding quarterback EJ Manuel's first half performance, after the Seminoles 31-10 victory over the #4 Georgia Bulldogs. The Bulldogs had yet to play a game this season, but for the first two quarters it was evident why the pollsters continued to rank them at fourth overall, as they stymied the same Seminole offense that had put together impressive wins over Clemson and Arkansas.

But, just like in the win against Arkansas, the Florida State defense provided the shot in the arm that changed the momentum in the ballgame. Trailing 10-3 with 1:00 left in the first half, new starting CB Keelin Smith undercut a pass from Aaron Murray, then returned the interception 53 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 10. Florida State would force a quick Georgia punt, and get into field goal range with :01 left in the half, but Dustin Hopkins' kick sailed just wide. The quick turnaround would be an indicator of things to come in the second half.

The Florida State defense, in particular, turned it up in the second half, intercepting two more passes in the second half and registering six sacks for the game. The Seminole offense took advantage of the momentum, with EJ Manuel throwing TD passes to Rashad Greene on consecutive drives. Devonta Freeman added a rushing touchdown to close out the third quarter, and that would be it for scoring in the game.

Hybrid CB/SS Greg Reid led the Seminole defense with 12 Total Tackles and a sack, and new starting MLB Telvin Smith added six solo tackles and a sack of his own.

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Florida State: 22 rushes for 72 yards and 1 TD; 15/26 passing for 233 yards and 2 TD.
Georgia: 38 rushes for 126 yards; 11/23 passing for 125 yards and 1 TD.

Georgia was 6/14 on 3rd down while Florida State was 3/10.

EJ Manuel was 9/18 in the first half and 6/8 in the second.

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I'll admit it ... there were several times in the 2nd quarter that I was ready to rage-quit this game. EJ Manuel was missing everybody in the first half, and when he would put the ball on target, I'd either get stopped just short or the ball would be dropped. The running game was an absolute disaster -- I probably averaged 2.0 YPC or less in the first quarter. This came with basically the same offense I used against Razorback earlier today (though, upon review, I discovered that he outgained me by nearly 100 yards). The offense is fine now, but the inconsistency of this game (or these sliders) is maddening.

Doesn't feel unrealistic though ... but this is the kind of slider set/gameplay that makes things like Appalachian State/Michigan possible. They're basically realistic, but the uncertainty of the games may drive some of us crazy.

[JeffHCross]

And just to reinforce my offensive woes in the first half ... one of my drives was 17 plays, and that was the drive that ended in a field goal. :fp: :(

[Papa LoneStar]

:LSU: 52
:Tulane: 3

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU QB Z. Mettenberger: 14-19 326 yards 2 TD 1 INT
LSU TE C. Clement: 5 catches 146 yards 1 TD
LSU RB M. Ford: 12 carries 100 yards 1 TD; 1 catch 62 yards
LSU RB S. Ware: 14 carries 44 yards 3 TD; 1 catch 22 yards
LSU LB L. Barrow: 10 tackles (1 TFL)

Tulane RB O. Darkwa: 19 carries 137 yards
Tulane SS F. Van Hooser: 10 tackles (1 TFL), 1 sack, 1 INT
Tulane MLB T. Mackey: 17 tackles (2 TFL)

The #2 LSU Tigers win the "Tiger Rag" for the 19th consecutive time since 1983. 12 recruits attended the game including 8 :5star: prospects. Coach P.J. Shirlee was rumored to be expecting 6 pledges by the end of the weekend. Next week, the Tigers will collide. LSU will host #22 Auburn....2:30pm central on CBS.

[ryby6969]

:LSU: 52
:Tulane: 3

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU QB Z. Mettenberger: 14-19 326 yards 2 TD 1 INT
LSU TE C. Clement: 5 catches 146 yards 1 TD
LSU RB M. Ford: 12 carries 100 yards 1 TD; 1 catch 62 yards
LSU RB S. Ware: 14 carries 44 yards 3 TD; 1 catch 22 yards
LSU LB L. Barrow: 10 tackles (1 TFL)

Tulane RB O. Darkwa: 19 carries 137 yards
Tulane SS F. Van Hooser: 10 tackles (1 TFL), 1 sack, 1 INT
Tulane MLB T. Mackey: 17 tackles (2 TFL)

The #2 LSU Tigers win the "Tiger Rag" for the 19th consecutive time since 1983. 12 recruits attended the game including 8 :5star: prospects. Coach P.J. Shirlee was rumored to be expecting 6 pledges by the end of the weekend. Next week, the Tigers will collide. LSU will host #22 Auburn....2:30pm central on CBS.

Depending on how many recruits I lose the next 2 weeks, I will have 20 guys in attendance for my Rivalry game against Ole Miss. :nod:

[JeffHCross]

LSU recruiting week: 4
Alabama recruiting week: 6
FSU recruiting week: 5

CPU's recruiting weeks: 12, 13, 14, and 15.

:fp:


EDIT: Also, one more note about UGA/FSU: I knocked the Bulldogs' Impact Player HB out for the season. The rest of you are welcome.

[Papa LoneStar]

Thank you very kindly, Coach Holy

[JeffHCross]

Bumpity, bump, bump. Let's get 'er done.

Or, to put it another way:
ADVAAAAAAANNNNNNNNCCCCCE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[texacotea]

Nebraska nips Ohio st. 38-31. Burkhead went off and ran fro 184yrds on 24 carries. Braxton miller did what he could and had the buckeyes driving late until the buckeyes fumbled the ball away on the nebraska 15.

Took way to long to get something going on offense again. Nebraska's run defense was very good. Had a couple big runs to give me the numbers I did have.

[nykia31]

Notre Dame escapes East Lansing 34-31.

It was a Tommy Rees game for the most part, going 28-33, 382, 3 TDs, 1 INT

Eifert couldnt find much room to work with. Luckily Robby Toma (6 Rec, 104, 1 TD,) John Goodman (4 Rec, 79, 1 TD) and T.J. Jones (8 Rec, 52 yds, 1 TD) stepped up nicely.

The decisive drive featured nearly 5 minutes of ball control, as Everet Golson ran some Read Option, and nice power running, by Cierre Wood (17 carries, 66 yds, 1 TD), who scored the go ahead TD.

[razorback44]

Razor, when is good for you?
Sorry ended up going in to the office all day today. I'm wide open tomorrow after like 4 ct if you can play?

[Kingpin32]

Depending on how many recruits I lose the next 2 weeks, I will have 20 guys in attendance for my Rivalry game against Ole Miss. :nod:
Geeze how many guys you have on your board?

[ryby6969]

Razor, I should be good this evening sometime. My wife gets home from work at around 6pm est so I could go around 7pm after dinner.

Kingpin, I believe I have narrowed it down to around 23 or 24 guys. Remember, there are no "new" prospects that pop up in the offseason.

[razorback44]

Razor, I should be good this evening sometime. My wife gets home from work at around 6pm est so I could go around 7pm after dinner.


That works for me.

[psusnoop]

Yeah can't wait for the advance!!

[texacotea]

Hurrrrrrrryyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

[ryby6969]

Hurrrrrrrryyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

Doesn't matter, E still has to finish recruiting.

[ryby6969]

Razor, I am on and ready when you are.

[razorback44]

Razor, I am on and ready when you are.

Just got done mowing the lawn. Let me take the dogs out real quick andchange and then I will hop on.

[ryby6969]

Sounds good.

[ryby6969]

Alabama remains undefeated as they defeat the Razorbacks by the score of 35-10. In a 5:30 second span of the 2nd quarter the Tide put up 21 points(including 2 TD's in a 40 second span) to pull away to a 28-7 lead at half. They then received the opening 2nd half kickoff and drove down to score another TD to put the game out of reach.

Next Week Bama is on a Bye before their big recruiting week vs Ole Miss.



GG razor, that pick 6 right at the end of the half was the backbreaker, especially after you got that fumble recover just before that. I was trying to slide and McCarron just would not drop quick enough. :D Good luck the rest of the season.

[psuexv]

Doesn't matter, E still has to finish recruiting.

Getting in now, tried to do it at work today but got booted twice and lost time

[psuexv]

Looks like we are ready to advance.

[psusnoop]

Looks like we are ready to advance.

Advance!!! I need 3 or 4 commits here :D

[JeffHCross]

Adddvvvaaaannnnncccceeee!!!