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Some great college football games so far this holiday weekend -- Texas-Texas A&M, Alabama-Auburn and WVU-Pitt certainly didn't disappoint.

Anything exciting today?


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The Egg Bowl is usually

The Egg Bowl is usually pretty entertaining, Okies and the South Carolina, and Georgia rivalries should be good this year. Plus we can all guess to see how LSU can screw up another game.

Thought Auburn was going to do it yesterday, doubt Fla St has much of a chance. Wonder if UCLA can beat USC again? ND has fallen of the tracks,, who should we get for the new coach, I mean other then Urban, How about Peterson from Boise, Those guys a some fun to watch. 

 

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"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

Not this Egg Bowl GC.

Not this Egg Bowl GC. Mullen doesn't have the horses yet for the Bulldogs. Sly Croom was a worse recruiter than coach (yep, that bad!). Nutt has really turned Ole Miss around and has them going in the right direction. Dan Mullen needs two good recruiting classes to become competitive in the SEC again.

The LSU/Arkansas game will be very interesting. If LSU loses again to Arkansas then Miles is probably out of a job!

You may be right Mike

The way St in running over them? I think Ol Miss has a bit of an LSU hangover?

20-34 with 10 min left

 

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"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

Oooooooohhhhh, that was

Oooooooohhhhh, that was sweet!!!!

Miss. State 41

UMiss 27

I think Ga. Tech will beat Georgia tonight

Tech is a better team, even with a struggling D.

Georgia basically sucks offensively, particularly at the QB position.

-Dave

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Not Football

The most exciting news of the day might not come from football.  Many "Enquiring Minds" will be waiting for every last detail surrounding the Tiger Woods "car crash".

Congrats to Bama for winning the 2009 Iron Bowl

And I have to give special mention to Texas A&M for at least getting my hopes up a little on Thursday. Losing to the #3 team by ten points isn't too shabby.

My picks today are the Heels, the Rebs, LSU, Kentucky, GT, and Florida.

And it wouldn't hurt my feelings if SC beats Clem's son, either.

-Dave

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Anyone watching Game Day?

That piece they did on Superman had me bleary eyed.  I am sure going to miss Tim Tebow and the rest of the seniors.  Winningest class of seniors in SEC history.

Well, today is Blooby's Swan Song.  I can't bring myself to hate the old guy, I feel sorry for him, but as the old Gator chant goes, it's great to hate Florida State!  Nolies are going to suffer again today.  Desmond the Idiot saying FSU scores 30 today is a pipe dream....they've only scored 27 in the last 3 years.  Gators in a Blowout!

For Dave....is UGA VIII going to make an appearance today?  I hope so....and the REAL deal, not some liberal wet dream.  Speaking of dreams....sorry Dawgs....but Tech wins today.

Rick's team is once again ranked.....so I hope they have good day. 

LSU better win or Miles is toast.  Arkansas has a shot, but Death Valley at night?  Hawgs aren't Gators.

Bama almost got Burned last night....it was a great game, and I liked it for what I saw Bama bring to the field.  They are big brutes, but they are SLOW, particularly on the edges.  I hope Steve Addazio took a good look at their D-line.  I better not see that idiot dive play up the middle against Bammer.  Ingraham injury?  I didn't understand why they sat their Heisman contender for most of the game.

Okay, even the Homer Lee Corso had to go for the Gators, Herbstreit said "gets ugly early".....so I am off to watch the Old Ball Coach try to beat Clem's Son.  Steve is still near and dear to my heart, so rooting for the chickens today.

GO GATORS!!!!!!! 

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

J, the Bulldog Nation will never stand for a robotic Uga

After all, Athens ain't Berkeley, and UGA is NOT UC Berzerkely.

As such, I don't think it would be a good idea for PETA members to show up in Athens and start protesting for one, either, as things is jess liable to get a tad ugly.

-Dave

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D....I saw that on the Gator Boards originally

The Gator Nation sends its condolences re: UGA, truly.  One of the members there has a white bulldog named Jack, she has it dressed in a Gator T (maybe you've seen him at the Cocktail party?) as her avatar.  There was even a thread that hinted that Ga. had a stealth call in to Jack to interview for the mascot position.

I did read somewhere that ya'll should have a replacement by today's game, a puppy, IIRC.  Hope so. 

Pics would be nice!

GO GATORS!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Hook 'em Horns! Si Vis

Hook 'em Horns!

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

Blonde Sports Joke.And

Blonde Sports Joke.

And my all time fave Blonde Sports Joke, in honor of USC today.

GO GATORS!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Blonde, that was funny

Gray now but never was a blonde. But it was funny.  Thanks

 

 

I hope he fails, soon.   nujac/sarc 

 

 

Just noticed your tag, cajun!

Tres bon.

Hope your team has its way today.

GO GATORS!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

I dont get the second one

Seems the Blonde chick is the only one with sense, might not be her fault she doesnt go to Texas?

 

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My Blonde joke for today.

 

 

The Alabama preacher said to his congregation, ‘Someone in this congregation has spread a rumour that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate.

I am embarrassed and do not intend to accept this.

Now, I want the party who did this to stand and ask forgiveness from God and this Christian Family.’

No one moved.

The preacher continued, ‘Do you have the nerve to face me and admit this is a falsehood? Remember, you will be forgiven and in your heart you will feel glory. Now stand and confess your transgression.’

Again all was quiet.

Then slowly, a drop-dead gorgeous blonde with a body that would stop traffic arose from the third pew. Her head was bowed and her voice quivered as she spoke,

‘Reverend, there has been a terrible misunderstanding. I never said you were a member of the Ku Klux Klan. I simply told a couple of my friends that you were a wizard under the sheets.’

The preacher fell to his knees, his wife fainted, and the Congregation roared!

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

That's good, rick!

I never saw it coming, which is what makes for the best blonde jokes.

Thanks for the giggle.

GO GATORS!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

 I am a little late

 I am a little late getting to the table today. I got up and fixed breakfast for the family and then made a trip to WalMart.  

This is my favorite week of college football. What great rivalries. I guess the biggest on the board is Fl-FSU. Not only about the game but about the seniors that have brought so much excitement to the Swamp. Oh and this kid named Tim Tebow, a name that will live in college football legend long after we are all gone.  It could be the last game for the Old Geezer. A lot of story lines in this game. I saw on Game Day a lot of fans holding up “T”s. Some idiot was holding up a pumpkin vomit “T”. Now that is Jimmy Carter stupid.

 

Clem's son -South Carolina-Who cares? Sure no love lost on these teams from this Tar Heel.

 

Jawja-Jawja Tech. I want Tech to keep winning because it makes the ACC look good.

 

If Bama plays against the Gators like they played against the Tigers it will be the Sugar Bowl for sure.

 

If ECU beat S. Miss today they will play the C-USA conference championship in Greenville next Saturday. Good gosh, I'll have to listen to it all week.

 

I felt sorry for Pitt last night. One of those heartbreaking losses. They can still win the Big East and go to a BCS Bowl if they can beat Cincy.

 

If the Longhorns don’t learn to play defense they will be toast against either the Tide or Gators. I mean to let A&M score 39 is ridiculous. Right now Nebraska is playing about as good as any team in the Big 12. Could  it be an upset?

 

Let’s play a game. What coaches will be cleaning out their offices come Monday or by the end of next week? My choices are Charlie Weis, Dan Hawkins of Colorado, Al Grobe of VA, and the Old Geezer. They may let the Old Geezer coach in the bowl game that they don’t deserve. No 6-6 teams deserve to go to a bowl game. Sorry Jawja but that is the way I feel.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Nebraska is not going to

Nebraska is not going to get close to the Horns. Period.

Not sure if anyone other then Texans grasp the significance of a UT-TAM game.  That's why so much emphasis is put on this game in state, they are trying to recruit the same high schools.  This is the state with THE best High School football programs in the country.  That's why nearly every D-1 school recruits here for every position.  UT gets better then 90% of their talent in-state, so does A&M, Tech, Baylor, Houston, TCU, OU,& OKS. If I'm not mistaken, there are quite a few SEC schools with starting QB's from Texas this year and the last couple of years.  And still we field our teams with nearly all in-state talent. 

It was a good game for sure.  A&M was not going to roll over, they never do.  They are a worthy opponent no matter the records, in this game.  Whether in DKR Memorial or Kyle Field. That said, as much as I hate to admit it, watch A&M in the next couple of years, it looks like they are heading back to the Slocum years again.

No matter who plays UT, bring your A game. 

 Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

Beg to differ

I believe I read that the state of Florida has more kids playing in college than any other state.

See you in January, Rex.  Try to find a defense before then.

GO GATORS!!!!!!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

LOL..not worried about our

LOL..not worried about our defense...they're pretty durn good.

Then again, we're not tough guys like Florida International or Charleston Southern I know, so there's that.

Good Luck if you make it to Pasadena, we intend to have the same results we had there in 2005. 

Hook 'em Horns!!

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

Dream on!

The SEC will crush you.

Either way, of course I'd prefer my Gators to do it, but the Bammers could do it, too.

GO GATORS!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Crush??

meh they had one off game, the Horns D is capable and the O can score in bunches

first gotta take care of biz against Nebraska, never take any game lightly.

 

Boobys not having fun today

The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts 

CRUSH!!!!

You may hope and dream, but the SEC will smother all who dare to try!

GO GATORS!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

good luck with that, USC

good luck with that, USC thought the same thing

The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts 

Ummm, believe what you want B

But, neither Fla, or Ala can keep up with Texas. The defense will have at least three playing on Sunday next year. They are a young defense, who learned a lot last year. Speed and size everwhere. 

As Keith Jackson once said, "My big, fast guys will beat your small, fast guys every time". That's the case here, against either. 

That said, I hope it's Fla. Tebow vs. McCoy would be one for the ages. 

(BTW, Florida can put kids on college programs all they want, Texas puts them in the pros.)

"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest

That was your wake up call, UT

Apologies to all my fellow Texans, but I will call it as I see it.  Yes, A&M was going to come out strong against the Horns.  They had to.  That is THE rivalry in the state.  But their defense looked horrible. 

UT CAN beat FL.  But WILL they?  Right now I have serious doubts.  I am not liking the Texas D after watching that game.  Colt McCoy and the O beat the Aggies, not the Longhorns.  They cannot do this against the Gators.   

"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)

→ No argument, Unsane

A&M played some great offense yesterday.

Florida enjoyed their cakewalk today.

I'm pulling for Texas and TCU for the obvious geographical reasons, and I'm glad Fla doesn't get a patsy this year like Oklahoma.

LYDSEXICS UNTIE!

Unsane

If you're going to judge the D's worth on one game out of 12, then you're right, the D sucks. 

Luckily we have a body of work over 12 games that says otherwise. 

But, let's take care of Nebraska. They will be ready, and looking to establish themselves with a win in Dallas. 

"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest

Still not impressed

That body of work was generally over a bunch of creampuffs during the "cupcake season" and in a Big 12 conference in a down year. 

Still not impressed.  UT got a wake-up call against A&M.  We'll see if someone picked up the phone when they play the Huskers.  

"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)

I wouldnt worry to much weather or not Texas

Can beat Fla? Alabam will have something to say about, just wait.

BTW I am at about 36% with my predictions this year.

 

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"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

Upset Day?

My Heels were just upset by that bunch from Raleigh. I don't feel too bad. 8-4 for the season is good. A lot better than it was under John Bunting.  We'll be going to a good bowl. Maybe the Gator.

The Egg Bowl. Miss State having their way with the Rebels.

Clem's son-USC Another upset.

Is this a sign?

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Uh oh Tiger?

 
Tiger news
, TMZ?

 

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"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

There's going to more

There's going to more investigation into the Tiger story by the MSM than climategate, ACORN, or the Louisiana Purchase, that's for sure.

__________
"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song

Hat's off to the Old Ball Coach!

Sweet, Steve O!

Great fans....I am pleased as punch for the South Carolina fans! 

Now THE GAME begins! 

GO GATORS!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

With all due respect...

Spurrier showed today with that last TD why he's classless. He's a winner... but he's classless.

"What a revoltin' development this is!"

Chester Riley

His kids, were, finally having a good day!

I'm sorry...I just don't see what's wrong with that.

I'm sure his fans loved it too.  It's all good.

Hat's off to the Old Ball Coach.....he left his A game on the turf at Florida Field....but we still love him!

GO GATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

I dont know Blonde

.he left his A game on the turf at Florida Field..

 Holtz was there before him, I am starting to think it may not be the coach?

 My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful

"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

→ Blonde

Got a real squeaker going on down there, don'cha?

LYDSEXICS UNTIE!

→ Blonde

This game is obscene.

Geezer settling for a field goal just to avoid a shutout.

LYDSEXICS UNTIE!

Didn' think about him

In an earlier post I predicted what coaches wouldn't be around next week. I didn't think about  Steve Kragthorpe at Louisville. The rumor mill is already throwing out the names of Phat Phil Phulmer and Charlie Strong, offensive co-ordinator of the Gators for his replacement.

OU handed Okie State a loss that knocks them out of a BCS bowl. OU finished 7-5. I can't remember the last season the Sooners lost 5 games.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Okie St. 12th????

Don't how OK St. made it to twelfth in the nation, but this showed they were overrated.

If Bradford plays all year, the sooner record would look a lot better. C'est la vie.  

If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest

Damn you Gators

You had to go and beat Michigan State in basketball 77-74. My Heels have to play the pissed off Spartans Tuesday night. THANKS alot!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

I hope GT plans to play better than this against Clem's son

...or they are going to get clobbered.

-Dave

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LSU wins

33-30 in OT now I can catch my breath,,,,,good golly

 

 My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful

"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

I ain't believing this

The best rushing team in college football has a chance to win against their most hated rival. Then, they come out and call four pass plays in a row, and all were incomplete passes, even the one on 4th and 10, which was caught on the right side of the first-down marker, but then dropped, and they lose the game.

What was Paul Johnson thinking?

And as for my above picks, oh, nevermind.

-Dave

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Anyone care to comment?

On the Nike Pro Combat unis?

Personally, I thought they were lamer than Georgia's Grambling look.  Someone on the Gator boards called the pants "the a$$less chaps look"....I knew they were bugging me to death, and when I read that, I realized why.  The helmets looked like something out of a bad sci-fi movie.  The only cool thing about the whole uni was the palms of the gloves, which of course, no one could see.

I'll be happy to go back to our standard orange & blue....the only unusual uniform I care to see is the retro one worn for the 100th anniversary of the SEC.

I believe LSU wore the Nike unis too....and was just wondering what any other fans thought about theirs/ours?

Ruk....now I've got to say it.  Gators Roll The Tide.

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Not sure who made them

But I liked LSU's uni's

 

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Nike made them all, GC

For ten teams, they are, for the most part, awful.  I hate white helmets.

This guy's take on the slogans is pretty hilarious.

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

I agree about White helmets

VaTech looked funny also, but Texas looked like Texas, and I kinda liked Mizzu, particularly the Helmets. Fla looked bad, those wide white stripes, and the white headgear?

Not sure who of how these were made up, but it does justify my ignorance of fashion. 

 

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"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

From what I read, gc

...and this was on the Gator boards, was that Nike sent representatives to each university to get a "feel" for the program.  (Hence the slogans, I think).  Then they presented a couple of options.  At UF, Urban Meyer and Jeremy Foley (our AD) made the decision on which one.

I thought LSU's gold looked awful...it was yellow.  And the UF blue wasn't the right color either.  I should call my BIL to see what he thought of Mizzou's unis.

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

I like the LSU old gold

As Jim Howthorne was calling it. But then, I am a big ND fan also, I just wish they would of had the purple pants as well.

Re watching the game this morning, LSU is so hot/cold. First half we get after the QB, second half, we play zone and rush 4. And he lights us up? I am left dumb founded, by some of the philosophy this team works by?

 

My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful

"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

Chaos, maybe

After last week, who knows?

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

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