NCAA 2014 Season Discussion

JaMarcusHustle

This is pretty unbelievable, and I'm almost certain that if the last 4 week's results aren't what costs Brady Hoke his job, this will.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1mIcYz-DM8

Summary - Shane Morris (Michigan QB) takes an awkward fall and hurts his leg. Clearly struggling, can't throw properly, but stays in the game. Then takes a huge (illegal) hit in the head and hits the ground hard and get's what is almost certainly a concussion. Gets up, nearly falls over if not for his team mates helping him stand. Brady Hoke leaves him in the game for the next play. He just doesn't look right at all. After that play, he's taken out and Devin Gardner goes in. But a few plays later, Gardner loses his helmet so has to sit out the next play as is the rule. Hoke sends Morris back in again despite him struggling to even stand, and despite the 3rd string QB being ready to run on. All this a week after Hoke had said:

“We’re not going to talk about injuries and I might as well bring that out now. And some of that is because you can say something about something and then you’re wrong. Everybody heals a little differently, and the other thing is for our kids. I want to make sure we’re doing a good job protecting them.”

eagle eye

Golson is now very close to the FBS record for consecutive completions in a single game. Another td there and its now 28-9. Go Irish, hope Golson gets the record here.

eagle eye

Golson falls one shy of the record and it was a simple pass too, just slightly outside the receivers hands.

JaMarcusHustle

This weekends alternative summary:

TCU safety that was luckily/unfortunately (depending how you look at it) called back for offside. Bad snap, QB chases the ball, tries to desperation fling it away and throws it into the crossbar.

https://vine.co/v/OZX7q2wBzrX

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Ohio State strength coach and former linebacker Anthony Schlegel vs pitch invader.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POL-4Kg_H4c

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Arkansas player is watching himself on screen, sees himself get hit in the face with a thrown away ball.



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Penn State blocking Penn State





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The Gurdle



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Manziel-esque

JaMarcusHustle

One more that needs to be posted.

Denzel Perryman drops an interception, and so does his 10 push ups as punishment. Referees decided that's worth a 15 yard penalty. No problem, the punishment clearly worked as he gets his interception a couple of plays later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZN8GkiNM70

JaMarcusHustle

Matthew McConaughey drops by to give the Longhorns a pep talk. Such a damn likeably guy, and a great little speech too. They'll need it against Baylor at the weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIT9LE_eIFo

blockic

Heading to Michigan State v Nebraska at the weekend. Should be a good one but expect Spartans to take it.

JONJO THE MISER

101 yard interception touchdown for fiu:cool:

JaMarcusHustle

Just woke up for work and seen that Oregon are down a touchdown to Arizona with a couple of minutes left. Think I might be a bit late this morning! :pac:

Here's your Heisman moment Mariota...

JaMarcusHustle

Fumble!

Oregon's annual collapse has come a few weeks early this year. #2 goes down.

Commentators blaming the offensive line but that one is on Mariota.

skippymac6

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Fumble!

Oregon's annual collapse has come a few weeks early this year. #2 goes down.

Commentators blaming the offensive line but that one is on Mariota.

That's a massive loss for them (stating the obvious) and for Mariotta.

Some great games this week. The ones I'm really looking forward to for a variety of reasons are:

Texas A&M @ Miss State
Bama @ Ole Miss
Oklahoma @ TCU
Stanford @ Notre Dame

A massive week for the state of Mississippi. Be some win for them if they could overturn Bama but I think the Crimson Tide will be a little bit too strong for them.

I fancy Stanford to burst Notre Dame's bubble a bit On Saturday too. Both defences are ranked in the top 4 nationally with Stanford at number 1. Gholston was sloppy last week and will need a big one this week. Likewise Hogan. Should be a tight one but I'm going for a close Stanford win.

Oklahoma should win too but that's just the sort of game that they have been losing the past few years. Not sure about the Aggies as they looked shaky last week against Arkansas. With LSU and Auburn in the late games, and Baylor vs Texas too, should be a good weekend of it.

JaMarcusHustle

slimpickens

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/10/03/upshot/ncaa-football-map.html?_r=0#6,32.618,-90.981

Map of fans by county

eagle eye

The big question now is whether the Ducks are overrated, Wildcats seriously underrated or somewhere in between.

Arizona were not ranked despite a 4-0 start before last night. I think they should be knocking on the door of the top 10 after that performance.

Before last night they had beaten Cal and Nevada who have both won their other three games.

JaMarcusHustle

eagle eye wrote: »

The big question now is whether the Ducks are overrated, Wildcats seriously underrated or somewhere in between.

Arizona were not ranked despite a 4-0 start before last night. I think they should be knocking on the door of the top 10 after that performance.

Before last night they had beaten Cal and Nevada who have both won their other three games.

Somewhere in between, I imagine. I wouldn't place much stock in beating Cal and Nevada. They're decent at best, and the teams they've beaten are less than decent. But to win in Autzen is always a considerable achievement. As things stand, they'd be looking to get into the top 10 but considering the games this weekend, you'd imagine a couple of top 10 teams could be going down which bodes well for Arizona.

Funny thing is, after the beat Michigan State I finally thought Oregon were legit. Year after they year they fall to the tough, stern defences after loads of momentum against pretty garbage teams - and this year they finally topped one of those D's.

Tell you what though, exciting times to be an Arizona fan. Anu Solomon looks to be the next big thing at QB and he's only a redshirt freshman. Nick Wilson at RB looks amazing, and he's a true freshman. Cayleb Jones is back next year too.

Paully D

Alabama @ Ole Miss and LSU @ Auburn tonight.

JaMarcusHustle

Mississippi State's D-line is frightening. They're dominating A&M. Up 21-7 at the moment and just forced an interception.

polaris68

Fumble - tamu get the ball back but Hill then throws an INT!

JaMarcusHustle

Richie Brown picks off Mr. Thrill again!

polaris68

28 - 7 now. Texas A&M in a bit of a hole.

polaris68

Miss State dominating both sides of the ball! Up 41 - 17.

JaMarcusHustle

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Richie Brown picks off Mr. Thrill again!

And there's the hat-trick!

polaris68

Texas A&M are going to get 50 hung on them here.

JaMarcusHustle

Will Muschamp after beating Tennessee in Tennessee:

https://vine.co/v/OKWr9HUvhaa

JaMarcusHustle

Didn't think I'd end up choosing Oklahoma @ TCU over Alabama @ Ole Miss and Stanford @ Notre Dame, but Gus Johnson has decided this one for me. Even if it sucks, he'll make it amazing.

JaMarcusHustle

14-0 TCU, we have an upset alert!

polaris68

Turnover off a fumble by Golson and Hogan runs it in 2 plays later.

Gonna be a long night.

davetherave

Air Force Navy game has just hit the end of the first. Falcons are up 14-7 and this is going to cracker. Air Force get a 54 yard TD off a bubble screen to WR pass down the field.
Navy have two runs of 45+ yardage and AF have two passes of 50+ yards.

Emperor1989

Anyone see that sickening injury to Kenyan Drake of Alabama. Oh dear....his leg bent all out of shape poor chap screaming in agony picked up by the mics but nobody copped it for a few seconds.

JaMarcusHustle

Emperor1989 wrote: »

Anyone see that sickening injury to Kenyan Drake of Alabama. Oh dear....his leg bent all out of shape poor chap screaming in agony picked up by the mics but nobody copped it for a few seconds.

Caught a picture of it that popped on my twitter timeline. Really bad, his foot was facing completely the wrong way from his ankle. Sickening. Haven't seen the video, heard his screaming was as bad as the injury.

polaris68

Golson really struggling to throw the ball in the conditions but did the business with his legs on that drive to set up the TD pass to Brown.

7 - 7.

Paully D

Clear facemask there in the Bama/Ole Miss game leading to a fumble and Bama TD, very poor by the officials to miss that. Such a gamechanger.

eagle eye

This is one tough game between the Irish and Cardinals. Its tough to watch because the players really can't do anything about the conditions.

Just hope the Irish sneak it and move on.

HigginsJ

Despite an heroic effort from Melvin Gordon it looks like Wisconsin are going to suffer an upset loss @ Nothwestern.

Really looking forward to Ameer Abdullah & the Cornhuskers vs Michigan State. Should be a cracking game

polaris68

Big pick by the Irish defense who have been outstanding tonight. The offense is struggling to capitalise - might have to settle for a field goal.

polaris68

The holder screws it up again...... arrrghhhh

Heffo001

If that holder costs ND the game.........

JaMarcusHustle

Trevone Boykin looks absolutely incredible for TCU.

Heffo001

I think that's nine 3 and outs that Notre Dame has forced now. Hogan has been poor and the conditions are terrible, but it's still very impressive and a testament to how well Van Gorder has done with a young group of players.

eagle eye

3rd time lucky with the field goal, the lead for the first time in the game. Now D just do what you've been doing almost all game long. Go Irish!!!

JaMarcusHustle

This TCU/Oklahoma game has everything. Pick six just now for TCU. Oklahoma block the PAT and return it for 2!

Game of the season so far for me.

Heffo001

eagle eye wrote: »

3rd time lucky with the field goal, the lead for the first time in the game. Now D just do what you've been doing almost all game long. Go Irish!!!

Yep, only time Stanford scored was when Golson fumbled about 12 yards out. More of the same from the defence and ND should hold on.

eagle eye

I haven't been watching Baylor today but clearly they are doing it again. Up 28-0 over Texas. I think Baylor are the best team I've seen this season, they are very impressive on both sides of the ball and I think they will make the playoffs.

eagle eye

Ole miss just about to tie it up at 17 apiece. This game ain't over yet.

Meanwhile the Cardinals marched down the field, the Irish need the stop here on 3rd and goal, if they get the field goal then at least we have time to win the game.

eagle eye

Ugh, how does this happen. You stop them for most of the game, finally the get lead and you give it up on the next drive.

polaris68

TD Stanford 14 - 10 with 3 minutes left.

Time for the Irish offense to deliver.

kryogen

Huge moment in the Bama game!

kryogen

wow

polaris68

4th and 11. This is the game

eagle eye

All down to this 4th and 10. Come on Golson, please.



Golson you legend, hero!!!!!!