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The NCAA Football Thread
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I'm going out on a limb and picking Michigan. Big Blue doesn't have as much pressure on them as #1 Ohio State. They also are a beneficiary of the schedule this year, not having to play the mighty Boilermakers. Also, watch out for West Virginia. That running back they have is something else.
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Thank you, I thought I was gonna be the only one pushing them. Michael Bush getting injured definately threw a wrench into some people's NCAAF engines, but I think this year's champ will come out of the Big 10 or SEC. Tennessee looked strong in their opener against Cal, and once the mighty Wolverines crush the lowly suckeyes, I think they'll gain back their powerhouse status.
Michael Hart is a tough kid. I hope he does. Michigan also has a local kid that rushed for more yards than anybody in the history of HS football here. Kevin Grady. I'm starting to think that his cas was just that he was a man among boys at the HS level. He hasn't looked that great in a college jersey (he's a soph now) and he fumbles a little too often. That will get you in the doghouse quick. Hart is a great back. I wish him the best. Of course, I'd love to see my Boilers run the table. But I don't think it's going to happen judging by the D's performance against ISU. First challenge will be ND.
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Hows purdue's schedule this year? Our conference is looking tougher and tougher each year, but this year it seems to have eased up. Purdue looks like its struggling, Michigan is recovering from last season's terrible performance, Ohio state lost half their defense, Wisonsin looks gone, Minnesota is unranked w/o Maroney, etc etc etc.
I still think the Big 10 is the toughest conference though and has the ebst shot at the Championship.
Michael Hart has played well when he's healthy, but I didnt know about Grady's HS career, im gonna have to check that out. Michigan RB's have never really gotten their dues though, seeing as how Chris Perry is still riding the Bengals bench after getting very little playing time since his first round selection. (Dumb pick Cincinatti) BTW, what ever happened to that QB you guys had a few years back, where did he end up? He was great.
First off, "you guys" doesn't include me. I'm not a UM guy
Though, being from the state, I always root them over Michigan State, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Indiana. Great QB (I guess I'm working backwords through your post). Probably Drew Henson. He went and played baseball with the Yankees. Failed. Got picked up last year by the Cowboys and I guess, didn't cut it. I don't know where he is now. Should have just played football from the get go.
Chris Perry never played at Michigan until his senior year. Rushed for a lot of yards that year, but I always questioned whether he could break a tackle in the NFL. Guess not.
Kevin Gradey rushed for over 8,000 yards in his HS career. We have 8 classes of HS football here based on enrollment and he played in the 3rd or 2nd from the top. They went to the state finals at least twice when he was there (east grand rapids)
Purdue will be ok on offense. They have some great weapons at wr and rb, but the qb is a soph and the D is rebuilding. Schedule wise, ND, Wisconsin, Iowa and MSU will be the big games.
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First off, "you guys" doesn't include me. I'm not a UM guy
Great QB (I guess I'm working backwords through your post). Probably Drew Henson. He went and played baseball with the Yankees. Failed. Got picked up last year by the Cowboys and I guess, didn't cut it. I don't know where he is now. Should have just played football from the get go.
Chris Perry never played at Michigan until his senior year. Rushed for a lot of yards that year, but I always questioned whether he could break a tackle in the NFL. Guess not.
Kevin Gradey rushed for over 8,000 yards in his HS career. We have 8 classes of HS football here based on enrollment and he played in the 3rd or 2nd from the top. They went to the state finals at least twice when he was there (east grand rapids)
Purdue will be ok on offense. They have some great weapons at wr and rb, but the qb is a soph and the D is rebuilding. Schedule wise, ND, Wisconsin, Iowa and MSU will be the big games.
By "you guys" I was tlaking about Purdue fans. I'm the resident UM guy.
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I think Chris Perry couldve succeeded in the NFL, jsut under a different system. Small but tough as nails, Michigan rushed him 50 times in one game his senior year. I think after his contract expires he has the oppurtunity to excel somewhere, I can see him replacing Dunn in Atlanta.
Yeah, he's that kind of back. Like a Kevin Faulk or a Richie Anderson. A role playing type guy.
PSU or ND? I'm feeling PSU but that's probably because I am from PA and my sis and a lot of friends went there.
OSU vs. Texas, Penn St. vs. ND and Minnesota vs. Cal. catch my interest. I'm going with OSU, Cal and I'm going to root like hell for Penn State.
Illinois is getting pounded by Rutgers. Man, they blow!
I hate Notre Dame
And it looks like they are pretty good
And it looks like they are pretty good
Troy. Down 17-10 with 5 minutes to go they picked off the qb twice and won 24-17
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I'm kind of glad they won. Nothing Michigan would like more than to dash their championship hopes int he last regular season game.
See what I mean about Grady? I think they are saving Hart for the Big Ten season, but splitting carries like that won't get him to the Heisman.
How about Iowa squeaking?
The thing that pissed me off was that they celebrated so much at the end of that game. they should have been ashamed at taking the game into overtime and making it that close against syracuse. What a disgrace for their program and the BIG 10.
I agree. Not a disgrace for the Big Ten, but certainly too much celebration for Iowa pulling that one out of their ass.
Akron wins. It seems the MAC beats at LEAST one big conference team every year. Ball State loses by 1 to Indiana and Miami (OH) takes Purdue to overtime. Should have won, but Purdue blocked a field goal attempt from the 22 with 20 seconds left in regulation.
yea, lol....I thought I would never see the day that Akron would win a (semi) big game (for them at least). Good for them.
Dude, total disgrace for the big ten...look at those other scores....Indiana beating ball staet by 1!! Miami of Ohio taking Purdue....WTF?? They should be romping on these teams.
