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College Football 2008-2009
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Buster
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In your dreams....
Buster
Well-known member
OU Big 12 Champions
OU -62 beating Mizzou -21
OU Breaking an all time NCAA record of more consecutive wins of over 60 pints per game..
Tim Tebow..you ain't got a chance for the Heisman..we'll see this weekend.:toung:..See you at the Orange Bowl, NCAA Championship.
And As far as the cry baby Texas Longhorns..Suck it up you whiney asses..We'll see you next year in the Cotton Bowl, we have a score to settle
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McDuck
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Florida tops Alabama in college showdown 
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The Associated Press
Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes, including the decisive score with just under three minutes remaining, to lead the No. 2 Florida Gators to a 31-20 victory over top-rated Alabama.
The game was for the Southeastern Conference championship, but much more.
The win should be enough to give Florida (12-1) a spot in the BCS title game for the second time in three years. Alabama (12-1) will apparently have to settle for a spot in the Sugar Bowl.
Tebow, last year's Heisman Trophy winner as top collegiate player, led Florida back in the fourth quarter.
The Gators trailed 20-17 entering the quarter, but running back Jeffrey Demps punched the ball in from one yard out to put Florida back on top.
Tebow made the margin double digits when he found Riley Cooper for a three-yard scoring pass with just under three minutes left.
Crimson Tide quarterback John Parker Wilson was then intercepted by Florida's Joe Haden on the next possession to clinch the result.
Glen Coffee rushed for 112 yards and one touchdown for Alabama.
Florida's only loss this season was a 31-30 thriller to Mississippi (8-4).
© The Canadian Press, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The Associated Press
Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes, including the decisive score with just under three minutes remaining, to lead the No. 2 Florida Gators to a 31-20 victory over top-rated Alabama.
The game was for the Southeastern Conference championship, but much more.
The win should be enough to give Florida (12-1) a spot in the BCS title game for the second time in three years. Alabama (12-1) will apparently have to settle for a spot in the Sugar Bowl.
Tebow, last year's Heisman Trophy winner as top collegiate player, led Florida back in the fourth quarter.
The Gators trailed 20-17 entering the quarter, but running back Jeffrey Demps punched the ball in from one yard out to put Florida back on top.
Tebow made the margin double digits when he found Riley Cooper for a three-yard scoring pass with just under three minutes left.
Crimson Tide quarterback John Parker Wilson was then intercepted by Florida's Joe Haden on the next possession to clinch the result.
Glen Coffee rushed for 112 yards and one touchdown for Alabama.
Florida's only loss this season was a 31-30 thriller to Mississippi (8-4).
© The Canadian Press, 2008
peterson82
Member
I do not think TCU should be on the list with Chattanooga (FCS) and Baylor because they are referring to weak competition.
Bullitt
Well-known member
I agree with Saban, but there's always that chance that one of those no-name schools will upset a big conference team. I just don't see the justification of having two Big 10 teams in the top ten. TCU and Baylor are more competitive teams than half of the Big 10 conference.
In a lot of ways the BCS ranking system reminds me of this financial mess. The models work great when there is that clear distinction between the top 10 teams, but what do you do when the models didn't factor in a part of the equation?
In a lot of ways the BCS ranking system reminds me of this financial mess. The models work great when there is that clear distinction between the top 10 teams, but what do you do when the models didn't factor in a part of the equation?
Big time! It may have taken Tommy a couple of years to get things turned around but we're probably looking at 4-5 years maybe more for the new guy. I don't care how good a coach they are. Recruits are bailing as we speak! Too bad for Auburn!
McDuck
Well-known member
http://www.dothaneagle.com/dea/news...ni_unhappy_with_tuberville_resignation/49463/
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Students, alumni unhappy with Tuberville resignation
By Greg Phillips
Published: December 3, 2008
John Watson is an Auburn graduate and one of the Tigers’ biggest supporters.
The football team’s indoor practice facility is even named in his honor.
When word reached him Wednesday that Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville had resigned, Watson was disappointed.
“I don’t know if it was the right move or not,” Watson said. “I think Tommy Tuberville’s a great coach, and he’s been good for Auburn. If you talk with the players, I think you’ll find all of them are disappointed he’s leaving. I think we’ll miss him at Auburn, and I wish things could have worked out. Evidently, some people felt otherwise.”
Houston County Commission Chairman Mark Culver is not one of those people.
Culver, himself an Auburn graduate and season ticket holder, disagreed with the university’s apparent decision to force Tuberville out.
“I’m one of the few, maybe, but I’m not really happy it’s happened,” Culver said. “I think he did a good job at Auburn. I thought they’d make a decision quick, but I’m a little surprised it ended up this way. Thought they’d keep him at least one more year. Everyone’s due one mulligan.”
The news surprised some members of the student body. It also angered some.
“He resigned, or was he fired? I don’t think they should have fired the coach,” said Adam Payne, a junior computer science major. “We’ve had plenty of good seasons, and just because one season happened like that, they shouldn’t have fired him.”
Joseph Murfin, a graduate student working on a masters degree in math, said Tuberville’s leash was too short.
“Actually, I was really surprised by it,” Murfin said. “I know they had been talking about it, but it seems like after the number of succesful seasons he had, they would give him at least one more year. I always thought everybody (on campus) liked him. I’m involved in the band up here, and the band has always liked him.
From everything I’ve heard, he’s easy to get along with. I think it’s going to be a shock to th school that he’s been forced out.”
Other students were even more critical of the move.
“I think it is a stupid decision,” said BJ Neely, a freshman who plays in the band at Auburn. “This is his first losing season at Auburn, and he has more than twice as many wins as losses. You can’t fire the coach and expect the team to get better just like that. They should have given him at least one more year to get things on track before getting rid of him.”
A common concern among students and alumni is the message the resignation sends to future recruits and coaches.
“It does send a bad message. It tells future coaches, “If you come in and have one bad season, we’re going to get rid of you,” Payne said. “If you lose to Alabama, they’ll get rid of you. It doesn’t show confidence. We didn’t lose to Alabama for six years, and we (lost) to a really good (Alabama) team this year, and they fire him and don’t give him a chance.”
Murfin said future coaches should worry about who is making decisions on campus.
“I think a new coach coming into the school might be scared at how much power the Board of Trustees has,” Murfin said. “There was the rumor the trustees were involved in (former offensive coordinator Tony) Franklin’s dismissal, rumors the people in high places with money are the ones calling the shots instead of those who are supposed to be in charge of the university.”
Culver said recruiting could take the biggest hit.
“From what I can tell, Auburn’s on the verge of one of the best recruiting classes they’ve had in a while, so I really hope it doesn’t hurt that,” Culver said.
However, despite fans’ grumblings, Watson said Auburn will survive.
“What I liked about Coach Tuberville is he was more concerned about players getting an education, a good spiritual life and becoming a good person than winning football games, and, unfortunately, that may have been his downfall,” Watson said. “One thing is for sure, though. Whether he stays or leaves, Auburn’s going to be fine. Auburn’s a great school and a great football program.”
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Students, alumni unhappy with Tuberville resignation
By Greg Phillips
Published: December 3, 2008
John Watson is an Auburn graduate and one of the Tigers’ biggest supporters.
The football team’s indoor practice facility is even named in his honor.
When word reached him Wednesday that Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville had resigned, Watson was disappointed.
“I don’t know if it was the right move or not,” Watson said. “I think Tommy Tuberville’s a great coach, and he’s been good for Auburn. If you talk with the players, I think you’ll find all of them are disappointed he’s leaving. I think we’ll miss him at Auburn, and I wish things could have worked out. Evidently, some people felt otherwise.”
Houston County Commission Chairman Mark Culver is not one of those people.
Culver, himself an Auburn graduate and season ticket holder, disagreed with the university’s apparent decision to force Tuberville out.
“I’m one of the few, maybe, but I’m not really happy it’s happened,” Culver said. “I think he did a good job at Auburn. I thought they’d make a decision quick, but I’m a little surprised it ended up this way. Thought they’d keep him at least one more year. Everyone’s due one mulligan.”
The news surprised some members of the student body. It also angered some.
“He resigned, or was he fired? I don’t think they should have fired the coach,” said Adam Payne, a junior computer science major. “We’ve had plenty of good seasons, and just because one season happened like that, they shouldn’t have fired him.”
Joseph Murfin, a graduate student working on a masters degree in math, said Tuberville’s leash was too short.
“Actually, I was really surprised by it,” Murfin said. “I know they had been talking about it, but it seems like after the number of succesful seasons he had, they would give him at least one more year. I always thought everybody (on campus) liked him. I’m involved in the band up here, and the band has always liked him.
From everything I’ve heard, he’s easy to get along with. I think it’s going to be a shock to th school that he’s been forced out.”
Other students were even more critical of the move.
“I think it is a stupid decision,” said BJ Neely, a freshman who plays in the band at Auburn. “This is his first losing season at Auburn, and he has more than twice as many wins as losses. You can’t fire the coach and expect the team to get better just like that. They should have given him at least one more year to get things on track before getting rid of him.”
A common concern among students and alumni is the message the resignation sends to future recruits and coaches.
“It does send a bad message. It tells future coaches, “If you come in and have one bad season, we’re going to get rid of you,” Payne said. “If you lose to Alabama, they’ll get rid of you. It doesn’t show confidence. We didn’t lose to Alabama for six years, and we (lost) to a really good (Alabama) team this year, and they fire him and don’t give him a chance.”
Murfin said future coaches should worry about who is making decisions on campus.
“I think a new coach coming into the school might be scared at how much power the Board of Trustees has,” Murfin said. “There was the rumor the trustees were involved in (former offensive coordinator Tony) Franklin’s dismissal, rumors the people in high places with money are the ones calling the shots instead of those who are supposed to be in charge of the university.”
Culver said recruiting could take the biggest hit.
“From what I can tell, Auburn’s on the verge of one of the best recruiting classes they’ve had in a while, so I really hope it doesn’t hurt that,” Culver said.
However, despite fans’ grumblings, Watson said Auburn will survive.
“What I liked about Coach Tuberville is he was more concerned about players getting an education, a good spiritual life and becoming a good person than winning football games, and, unfortunately, that may have been his downfall,” Watson said. “One thing is for sure, though. Whether he stays or leaves, Auburn’s going to be fine. Auburn’s a great school and a great football program.”
Buster
Well-known member
Without all the knee injuriesLooks like another Jason White to me...
peterson82
Member
Looks like another Jason White to me...
sdouglas3
Member
peterson82
Member
I hear Harrell might try and play in the bowl game... I didn't realize he had broken them that bad.
Buster
Well-known member
Lets talk Heisman for a bit....Of course I think Sam Bradford should get it at this point..But I won't throw my vote in until the Sooners are holding the Holy Grail of the NCAA of this football season.
here are the rankings to date..
1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma -- Bradford is the latest Big 12 quarterback at the top of my ballot after he outdueled Texas Tech's Graham Harrell in last week's 65-21 rout in Norman. Bradford has been the model of consistency all season, completing 68.2 percent of his passes with 42 touchdowns and only six interceptions. His only blemish has been tossing two interceptions in the 45-35 loss to Texas on Oct. 11.
2. Colt McCoy, Texas -- McCoy is one of only three quarterbacks playing at FBS schools who have passed for more than 3,000 yards and run for more than 500 this season. (Rice's Chase Clement and Illinois' Juice Williams are the others.) McCoy has completed 77.2 percent of his passes for 3,134 yards and 30 touchdowns with only seven interceptions. His passer rating of 177.6 ranks fourth nationally and his 77.2 completion percentage ranks first. His worst game might have come in Texas' 39-33 loss at Texas Tech on Nov. 1, when he completed 58.8 percent of his attempts and threw two touchdowns and one interception.
3. Tim Tebow, Florida -- If Tebow plays well in Saturday's game at Florida State and against Alabama in the Dec. 6 SEC championship game, it will be hard for me to not move him to No. 1 on my ballot. He has been every bit as good as he was last season, when he became the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. Tebow leads the SEC in passing efficiency, throwing for 2,114 yards with 22 touchdowns and only two interceptions in 225 attempts. He also has rushed for 427 yards with 11 touchdowns.
4. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech -- It's so hard to separate Harrell, McCoy and Bradford. It's like trying to decide which Big 12 South team is the best. Harrell has completed 70.5 percent of his passes for 4,438 yards with 39 touchdowns and six interceptions. He played very well in Texas Tech's biggest victories -- throwing for 474 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Texas and completing 40 of 50 passes for 456 yards and six scores in a 56-20 rout of Oklahoma State.
5. Brian Johnson, Utah -- Why not? Give the senior quarterback some love for leading the Utes to an unbeaten record. He completed 30 of 36 passes for 303 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in last week's 48-24 victory over rival BYU. On Nov. 6, Johnson produced the last-minute touchdown drive to beat TCU 13-10. He's completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,636 yards with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season.
G. Harrell has unfortunately broken two fingers in 9 places in the Baylor game..(not his passing hand)..What does this do for the remainder of the year for him in the Heisman race?
here are the rankings to date..
1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma -- Bradford is the latest Big 12 quarterback at the top of my ballot after he outdueled Texas Tech's Graham Harrell in last week's 65-21 rout in Norman. Bradford has been the model of consistency all season, completing 68.2 percent of his passes with 42 touchdowns and only six interceptions. His only blemish has been tossing two interceptions in the 45-35 loss to Texas on Oct. 11.
2. Colt McCoy, Texas -- McCoy is one of only three quarterbacks playing at FBS schools who have passed for more than 3,000 yards and run for more than 500 this season. (Rice's Chase Clement and Illinois' Juice Williams are the others.) McCoy has completed 77.2 percent of his passes for 3,134 yards and 30 touchdowns with only seven interceptions. His passer rating of 177.6 ranks fourth nationally and his 77.2 completion percentage ranks first. His worst game might have come in Texas' 39-33 loss at Texas Tech on Nov. 1, when he completed 58.8 percent of his attempts and threw two touchdowns and one interception.
3. Tim Tebow, Florida -- If Tebow plays well in Saturday's game at Florida State and against Alabama in the Dec. 6 SEC championship game, it will be hard for me to not move him to No. 1 on my ballot. He has been every bit as good as he was last season, when he became the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. Tebow leads the SEC in passing efficiency, throwing for 2,114 yards with 22 touchdowns and only two interceptions in 225 attempts. He also has rushed for 427 yards with 11 touchdowns.
4. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech -- It's so hard to separate Harrell, McCoy and Bradford. It's like trying to decide which Big 12 South team is the best. Harrell has completed 70.5 percent of his passes for 4,438 yards with 39 touchdowns and six interceptions. He played very well in Texas Tech's biggest victories -- throwing for 474 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Texas and completing 40 of 50 passes for 456 yards and six scores in a 56-20 rout of Oklahoma State.
5. Brian Johnson, Utah -- Why not? Give the senior quarterback some love for leading the Utes to an unbeaten record. He completed 30 of 36 passes for 303 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in last week's 48-24 victory over rival BYU. On Nov. 6, Johnson produced the last-minute touchdown drive to beat TCU 13-10. He's completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,636 yards with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season.
G. Harrell has unfortunately broken two fingers in 9 places in the Baylor game..(not his passing hand)..What does this do for the remainder of the year for him in the Heisman race?
Gumby
Active member
I think the Big 12 got it right (accidentally) this year with OU (provided they get past Mizzou) being their representative. Sorry Texas fans but the Big 12 decided that BCS rankings would decide all their tiebreakers.
I like the fact that the Big 12 champ will meet the SEC champ in the title game. I think these two conferences have played the best football for the better part of the past decade yet have only met in title games sparingly. It's a shame.
By the way, I would love to see UCLA quieten all those USC fans clamoring for their shot at the title..... please
OU will blast Mizzou.....I predict by at least 40 points. I graduated from Mizzou and watched them choke when it counts repeatedly. Occasionally they win a big game but they will never have teams like Texas and Oklahoma.:nuts: And Mizzou rarely has a big game against OU or Texas.
Minnow
Well-known member
I think the Big 12 got it right (accidentally) this year with OU (provided they get past Mizzou) being their representative. Sorry Texas fans but the Big 12 decided that BCS rankings would decide all their tiebreakers.
I like the fact that the Big 12 champ will meet the SEC champ in the title game. I think these two conferences have played the best football for the better part of the past decade yet have only met in title games sparingly. It's a shame.
By the way, I would love to see UCLA quieten all those USC fans clamoring for their shot at the title..... please
I like the fact that the Big 12 champ will meet the SEC champ in the title game. I think these two conferences have played the best football for the better part of the past decade yet have only met in title games sparingly. It's a shame.
By the way, I would love to see UCLA quieten all those USC fans clamoring for their shot at the title..... please
Buster
Well-known member
Nothing against either Florida or Alabama..But either one of them and... let's see who would the other team be...?..Hmmmmm....
Seriously, I would like to see a Big 12 play-off between TU and OU..then the same kinda deal in the SEC....Then off to the Orange Bowl
