Pariah Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 The 2019-20 college football season started in earnest last night. Someone had to start the new thread, so here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Among the 'highlights' from last night was BYU's 9th straight defeat to archrival Utah. Same old story: BYU can't hold on to the ball, can't avoid stupid penalties at inopportune times, can't score touchdowns in the red zone, and can't make adjustments in the second half. My daughter started fourth grade a couple of weeks ago; BYU has never beaten Utah in her lifetime. Of personal interest, Colorado and Colorado state play at Mile High tonight. I fully expect CU to obliterate CSU, as they usually do. Pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Feeling pretty good about the OU-UCLA game after the mighty Bearcats beat the Bruins. I am going to go this year with my father in law, the first OU game I've attended in person since 2005. We will see how I feel after OU plays Houston on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Lots of turnover in the Pac-12 North teams over the offseason. We'll see how things shake out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 ... and Boise has knocked off Florida State in Tallahassee. Outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Oregon and Auburn are playing a sloppy but wildly entertaining game where you never know what's going to happen with each snap, and it's a lot of fun to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 My game isn't until tomorrow, but the best game of the weekend might have to be UNC vs. Sakerlina. Those two coaches have seen one another before, heh. That was pretty cool, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Wyoming goes up 10 on Mizzou in the fourth quarter. We'll see if they can hold on. It would be hilarious to see the Mountain West pull off upsets against the ACC and the SEC on the same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 As a sportsgamer, I will have to do an experiment sometime in adding Boise State and BYU to the Pac-12. Would they be assets or liabilities? Would they be competitive with schools like USC and Washington in football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Give me three weeks, and I can tell you if BYU would be competitive. After a road trip to Tennessee next week, the Cougars' next two games are against USC and Washington. (Based on their performance against Utah the other day, however, my initial answer is probably not.) Boise State, however, has demonstrated that they can play with pretty much anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 What the [REDACTED] just happened with Auburn & Oregon?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Going to call my score on this first game. OU wins but does not cover, takes a couple games for the offense to find it's stride, defense better than last year but not good yet. 42-28 OU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Final was 49-31 OU. No surprises really, Jalen Hurts is a beast of a QB. Defense is much improved but not world beaters. OU will contend for a playoff spot and the Conference Championship again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 I watched about a quarter of that, and I think I agree with you, from what I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Jalen Hurts is on pace to be 15-0 with 7,620 yards and 90 touchdowns. 😉 Sorry, earlier post wasn't homer enough. People might wonder if I really posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 I'm still not convinced, perhaps if you throw some Texas hate in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 "Texass", I think you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grailknight Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 It won't happen but if by some miracles my school goes undefeated or finishes with 1 loss, I have great confidence we'll make the playoff. But that would mean beating Bama, Georgia, Clemson, LSU and Auburn. Next stop: Clemson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Pariah said: "Texass", I think you mean. 6 hours ago, Starlord said: I'm still not convinced, perhaps if you throw some Texas hate in there. I apologize, clearly I'm not at mid season form having missed an opportunity to express my disdain for the whorns. ... better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Ah, there he is. Iuz the Evil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 18 hours ago, Iuz the Evil said: Going to call my score on this first game. OU wins but does not cover, takes a couple games for the offense to find it's stride, defense better than last year but not good yet. 42-28 OU On 8/31/2019 at 8:19 PM, Pariah said: What the [REDACTED] just happened with Auburn & Oregon?! Is it too soon for the annual despair for the Ducks? Though I shouldn't complain, since my niece is admitted to Oregon State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Michael Hopcroft said: Is it too soon for the annual despair for the Ducks? Though I shouldn't complain, since my niece is admitted to Oregon State. Probably too soon, Oregon lost on a last second play against a P5 nonconference team in their season opener. There are some early warning signs, but hard to say how the season will play out in the Pac 12. Wouldn't say they are the front runners but nothing over yet. If you lose, lose early in a close game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 10:00 AM, Iuz the Evil said: Probably too soon, Oregon lost on a last second play against a P5 nonconference team in their season opener. There are some early warning signs, but hard to say how the season will play out in the Pac 12. Wouldn't say they are the front runners but nothing over yet. If you lose, lose early in a close game. They're in the same division as Washington, and Stanford is almost as big a rival as the Beavers after what they've done to Duck seasons in recent years. Actually, the only obvious pushovers in the division are OSU and Colorado. It'll be a dogfight (quite literally) unless one team pulls decisively ahead in early October. Yes, I included Washington State in the non-pushover category. Difficult as it likely is to convince top-level recruits to the cold prairie of Pullman, they seem to have been been punching above their weight for years. Iuz the Evil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted September 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 After trailing (and frankly looking pretty inept) for most of the game, BYU hit a 64-yard pass with under a minute left to set up the tying field goal. Then they scored a touchdown in the second overtime to beat Tennessee in Knoxville. I watched it happen, and I still can't believe it. Iuz the Evil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Pariah said: After trailing (and frankly looking pretty inept) for most of the game, BYU hit a 64-yard pass with under a minute left to set up the tying field goal. Then they scored a touchdown in the second overtime to beat Tennessee in Knoxville. I watched it happen, and I still can't believe it. That sounds fantastic. Oklahoma beat South Dakota State University at Owen Field in Norman 70-14, proving absolutely nothing. UCLA, the Sooners next opponent, lost to San Diego State University (after losing to Cincinnati last week). I'm planning to go to the OU-UCLA game next week. Crossing my fingers. Pariah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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