I was just joshin' Ted. However, Michigan State has a pretty swag heavy quarterback in Drew Stanton. I look for them to make some serious noise and may be my upset special when they play those overrated Golden Domers.
Early NC Game predictions
- Thread starter Teddy Dupay
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Mich St. will no doubt be dangerous. But they are perennially one of the most overrated teams year in and year out. They will win some games they shouldn't win, but they will lose even more that they shouldn't lose.
Teddy Dupay said:
Perfect analysis of MSU year in and year out...win games they were not given a chance in by sportswriters and fans alike, and then go on to lose a game their favored in by 10+ points SU
Round 2
Round 2
OSU vs ND
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I really don't think NDs schedule is as tough as people make it out to be...the opener could be tough but I don't think Tech can stop ND's offense...@ MSU well maybe but I doubt it...that is Mich's first road game and historically they have been known to shit the bed first game on the road...PSU will not be as good as last year and that is a fact...SC will be tough but you have to take in the revenge factor especially if ND is undefeated...it is beefed up more so than previous years but by the end of the season I will be interested in seeing how many of those teams end up in the top ten...you could say the same with OSU's schedule...eventhough I am a homer OSU isn't going to have a problem with Tex...they don't have the offense this year...I am more worried about Iowa more so than Tex...bottom line it should be a BCS Bowl game season for the Bucks and the Irish
Round 2
OSU vs ND
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I really don't think NDs schedule is as tough as people make it out to be...the opener could be tough but I don't think Tech can stop ND's offense...@ MSU well maybe but I doubt it...that is Mich's first road game and historically they have been known to shit the bed first game on the road...PSU will not be as good as last year and that is a fact...SC will be tough but you have to take in the revenge factor especially if ND is undefeated...it is beefed up more so than previous years but by the end of the season I will be interested in seeing how many of those teams end up in the top ten...you could say the same with OSU's schedule...eventhough I am a homer OSU isn't going to have a problem with Tex...they don't have the offense this year...I am more worried about Iowa more so than Tex...bottom line it should be a BCS Bowl game season for the Bucks and the Irish
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I think WVU has a shot if they go undefeated. Even with that schedule, it's sill tough to do.
National Title game:
Oregon vs Florida :com:
Yeah, I pulled it out of my ass. :SIB
I'd love to see the Mountaineers go.
National Title game:
Oregon vs Florida :com:
Yeah, I pulled it out of my ass. :SIB
I'd love to see the Mountaineers go.
thom24ad said:
I agree about the overall strength of ND's schedule, but you can't deny ND has the toughest first four games in the nation. They don't have the chance to warm up against Buffalo, Central Michigan, like the other schools in the first couple of weeks
If ND can get past the first four undefeated then we will see about a possible NC. I think Michigan is due to beat ND...
No argument with that at all and Purdue will be improved as well...but I am not exactly sold on MSU but it is a road game...and your right Mich is due and I think Carr is feeling the heat...he could be on his way out even with an 8-4 season...IMO he has to knockoff either ND, Iowa, or OSU to see another seasonDIRTY Diapers said:
thom24ad said:
I guess you already made your dinner September 9th. Would you like some barbacue sauce to go with that??
That is really a very stupid statement....alot like the ones Scott4USC was making b4 the Longhorns broke his little heart in beating his beloved Trojans for the National Championship.
You think your Buckeyes are going to come into Austin & not have a problem :142smilie
Get ready to have the ball run right down the throat of your new & untested D.
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When has OSU ever been worried about defense...I would be a little more worried about that young QB with only one game under his belt...everyone in the secondary has seen PT for OSU the D-Line is all returning...and plain and simple OSU always has solid LBs...you gotta them last year but OSU wins this year by 10+... :scared I was wrong and I did overstate myself about the offense...Tex does have 9 returning starters with a good offense of line...Finley could be a solid fill in for David Thomas and Charles, Taylor, and Sweed are all very talented but a young QB with a game of this magnitude...kid better have nerves of steel...but with a name like Colt McCoy that could be very possible...his name sort of sounds like a cartoon character from the 50's...Hopefully Brown learned from OSU's mistake last season and he stays away from the 2 QB rotation...from what I've read it sounds like Snead might need a little more experience
3, I can't find it anywhere but how many returning starters does Tex have on defense?
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thom24ad said:
I was wrong and I did overstate myself about the offense...Tex does have 9 returning starters with a good offense of line...Finley could be a solid fill in for David Thomas and Charles, Taylor, and Sweed are all very talented but a young QB with a game of this magnitude...kid better have nerves of steel...but with a name like Colt McCoy that could be very possible...his name sort of sounds like a cartoon character from the 50's...Hopefully Brown learned from OSU's mistake last season and he stays away from the 2 QB rotation...from what I've read it sounds like Snead might need a little more experience
3, I can't find it anywhere but how many returning starters does Tex have on defense?
6 returning staters on D this year.
We also added according to Scout.com:
The #1 DL in the country Eddie Jones
Brings a relentless work ethic and desire to the DE position. Given his size, kid projects to be nearing the 250+ pound range, making him more of a complete DE prospect (early in his career) than most true freshmen projecting as edge rushers. That?s what sets him apart from most. Couple his size with the ability to play DE and you've got yourself a blue chip.
The #1 LB in the country Sergio Kindle
Kindle is one of the most intriguing prospects due to his ability to play multiple positions in college. If he played running back, we?d compare his game to Eddie George. But we think he?ll start at linebacker where he is already drawing comparisons to Derrick Johnson given his HT/WT/Speed package.
The #2 CB in the country Kenny Beasley
Projects as a corner who can and will instill enough fear that only cocky QBs, who are not afraid to challenge a kid who can pick you and take it back for a score the other way, will challenge him. Also capable of playing WR. Kid has sick open-field moves, earning Scout Combine Waco MVP as a WR/CB.
There is no possible way OSU wins by 10+ if that is what you truely believe, I would be wiling to bet any amount of $$ you wish, letting Jack hold it if you give me Texas +10.5 :SIB
Giving you +10.5 would be a wet dream come true for you...besides I don't play my team...its only been bad luck for me...
You can throw out all the scout.com rankings you want but fact still remains these are all true freshman...I seriously doubt OSU will have any true freshman starters...that rarely happens at OSU because of the depth...that type of thing just doesn't happen...the Bucks have the top ranked RB in the country which won't see a starting role until next season
Bottom line we'll see how Beasley handles the likes of Ginn and Gonzalez big game experienced WRs...and we'll see how your boys Jones listed at 240 and Kindle does with 6-8 315 Alex Boone and a offense of line that averages 300+...Which is something that I know they didn't play against last season
I'll hand it to you last year but this year you're not going to be able to match up...it stays close the first half and OSU will blow it open the second half...instead of the wager we can use the "I told you so" factor...which is sufficient enough for me
You can throw out all the scout.com rankings you want but fact still remains these are all true freshman...I seriously doubt OSU will have any true freshman starters...that rarely happens at OSU because of the depth...that type of thing just doesn't happen...the Bucks have the top ranked RB in the country which won't see a starting role until next season
Bottom line we'll see how Beasley handles the likes of Ginn and Gonzalez big game experienced WRs...and we'll see how your boys Jones listed at 240 and Kindle does with 6-8 315 Alex Boone and a offense of line that averages 300+...Which is something that I know they didn't play against last season
I'll hand it to you last year but this year you're not going to be able to match up...it stays close the first half and OSU will blow it open the second half...instead of the wager we can use the "I told you so" factor...which is sufficient enough for me
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Texas will be most likely be better defensively this year than last year. Looking at starters doesnt come close to telling the story. The only real meaningful loss is Huff on defense. Obviously will be lesser at QB but just fine. I dont see how one can act as if either team is some prohibitive favorite, not act like Texas' losses are a big deal but OSU's arent. Quite a bit of homerism there I think.
Bottom line is it is a road game against a good team but with a young QB in a tough environment. Which, of course, also means Tressel will be ultra-conservative, which will be a huge mistake. Probably will come down to the wire either way.
Bottom line is it is a road game against a good team but with a young QB in a tough environment. Which, of course, also means Tressel will be ultra-conservative, which will be a huge mistake. Probably will come down to the wire either way.
I claimed homeritis from the get go and this is true on both sides of the argument...of course there was some losses that are a huge deal but OSU has always had defense...it could be a close game but honestly I am thinking other wise...this year with the talent on offense Tressell has stated that offense will be open this year more so than the past...Conservative yes Ultra no way that's happening, basically the roles have flipped from last year...what it really is going to come down to is containing Smith and not giving up the big play to Ginn...if Texas does that then the game will be close...but if Tex thinks they are going to be able to run the ball against consistently one of the top ranked run defense year in and out...well that's just playing into OSU hands...they are going to need a passing attack...cause I assure that OSU is going to score some points...don't forget after last years loss this one has been circled on the calender all year long...all said and done as Tex fans you see it one way as a close game but OSU fans shockingly :142smilie overall feeling is the Bucks are going to come away with decisive win...which I honestly believe will happen...IMO Tex is not as good as last year...we'll see what happens but you heard it here first OSU wins by 10+ :sadwave:Sun Tzu said:
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Okay, Sun and 3
Okay, Sun and 3
I watched the Rose Bowl again last night...and I think I had on my extra thick homer glasses when making my previous comments...I just bought into the media hype a little too much...and after watching that game Tex has a lot of talent returning...But let me say this about last year's game...I was shocked how well Tex travels...sort of reminded my of O-State...I have never seen another team that traveled as well as Tex to the Horseshoe...Needless to say there was a good amount of burnt orange...but OSU does travel too I think you might be surprised in how many Buckeye fans you'll see in Austin...These two schools are scary similar and it should be a tough faught game...once again I apologize for my stupid comments :SIB
Okay, Sun and 3
I watched the Rose Bowl again last night...and I think I had on my extra thick homer glasses when making my previous comments...I just bought into the media hype a little too much...and after watching that game Tex has a lot of talent returning...But let me say this about last year's game...I was shocked how well Tex travels...sort of reminded my of O-State...I have never seen another team that traveled as well as Tex to the Horseshoe...Needless to say there was a good amount of burnt orange...but OSU does travel too I think you might be surprised in how many Buckeye fans you'll see in Austin...These two schools are scary similar and it should be a tough faught game...once again I apologize for my stupid comments :SIB
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Wilson...
Why isnt WVU coming to Tech??? WVU may have won this year and added some cred to that TERRIBLE schedule..
BTW...
It will be Miami of FLA vs. California or Florida in the NC game
Why isnt WVU coming to Tech??? WVU may have won this year and added some cred to that TERRIBLE schedule..
BTW...
It will be Miami of FLA vs. California or Florida in the NC game
