NFL/NCAAF Thread: We don't huddle anymore in our society.

[celestial phantom]

Oh and does anyone think that the colts have the worst defense this season?

Seeing as several of our defensive players have some nagging injuries/were out, wouldn't surprise me that we're gonna be close to the bottom ranked defense.

When I was listening to sports radio the other day they were ripping on Jeff Fisher and the Rams.

I think they're eating tons of crow right now since the Rams beat the Seahawks.

Almost Browns, almost! As a Lions fan, I know how it feels to see your favorite team lose a lot. lf there was a garbage bowl both teams would be playing each other almost every season. The Lions are good at ripping my heart out.

I doubt they would be. Sure they beat the Seahawks, a divisional rival at home in LA, but that's something that bad teams occasionally have been capable of, is that their few wins are almost always at home/against a divisional opponent. Doesn't stop the fact that they lost a blow out against the 49ers, and failed to score a TD in this game against the Seahawks. You can't win the big ones if you can't generate TDs in any form. Fisher is still an average as hell coach who shouldn't have a head coaching gig as long as he's had, so come season's end, these guys will likely be justified in their comments on him and the Rams.

In other news, Nebraska is now ranked 20th in both the AP and Coach's poll, so hopefully we can continue to ride some momentum and break into the upper teens as the season rolls on. Louisville is ranked 3rd which is roughly where I'd place them after the beating they handed Florida State. Was hoping Ole Miss would have won and knocked Bama off that top spot, but oh well, can't have everything.

 

[bobjr]

The Seahawks also don't have an offense right now. They got lucky last week, but really with Marshawn Lynch gone they've never really had that offensive boom barring a few games where Doug Baldwin does good.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

I doubt they would be. Sure they beat the Seahawks, a divisional rival at home in LA, but that's something that bad teams occasionally have been capable of, is that their few wins are almost always at home/against a divisional opponent. Doesn't stop the fact that they lost a blow out against the 49ers, and failed to score a TD in this game against the Seahawks. You can't win the big ones if you can't generate TDs in any form. Fisher is still an average as hell coach who shouldn't have a head coaching gig as long as he's had, so come season's end, these guys will likely be justified in their comments on him and the Rams.

In other news, Nebraska is now ranked 20th in both the AP and Coach's poll, so hopefully we can continue to ride some momentum and break into the upper teens as the season rolls on. Louisville is ranked 3rd which is roughly where I'd place them after the beating they handed Florida State. Was hoping Ole Miss would have won and knocked Bama off that top spot, but oh well, can't have everything.

Oh trust me I know Jeff Fisher is a average coach lol. I definitely agree with you on that.

I just think it's funny that those guys on sports radio were calling for a blowout game. Seahawks will win big they said... Lol.

More than likely Jeff Fisher will be joining Jim Caldwell in the unemployment line at seasons end. Unless the Rams and Lions blow our minds somehow and make the playoffs.

That Nebraska vs Oregon game was incredible. Michigan played Oregon a few times in the past. Dennis Dixon tore Michigan up the last time Oregon played Michigan. Michigan has always had trouble stopping running quarterbacks. Hopefully Don Brown's new defensive system will be the cure.

 

[bobjr]

Remember last week they announced Jeff Fisher is in line for an extension, they just haven't found the right time to announce it.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Who else remembers the 1999 Super Bowl? The Rams beat Jeff Fisher's Titans. The Rams were so much fun to watch back then. Kurt Warner, Isaac Bruce. What an offense!

 

[Genos]

Clay Helton needs to go. He has no experience, and getting bad publicity. Sarkisian was bad but this is worse.

I fear a losing season is on the horizon for the Trojans.

 

[Pikachu Fan Number Nine]

If UCLA wants to take control of college football in the state of California, a win over Stanford tonight would be a good start. They aren't called the "Mighty" Bruins for nothing you know.

 

[Navin]

If UCLA wants to take control of college football in the state of California, a win over Stanford tonight would be a good start. They aren't called the "Mighty" Bruins for nothing you know.

Harbaugh brought Stanford to the elite ranks, and Shaw just has to keep it going.


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Welp, we lost Clark to injury. Feel bad for him. We still have two good starters, and I think the younger guys have the quality to be serviceable at the least. Other than that, a dominant win over Penn State.

Next week against Wisconsin is going to be a good game, although I'm confident we can win by around 10 points or so. Still, really surprising MSU lost that badly to them. If it wasn't for Louisville-Clemson, College GameDay would definitely be in Ann Arbor next week.

 

[Pikachu Fan Number Nine]

My realignment predictions right now have Cincinnati and Connecticut joining the ACC which would allow for geographic divisions since then there would be 8 schools north of NC and 8 south of VA.

Such a divisional realignment would separate Louisville from Clemson and Florida State ending annual games with the former but I have FSU-Louisville as a protected crossover under the new format. Thus, Louisville could be able to play Clemson or FSU in the ACC title game and a title game matchup with the latter would always be a rematch. The way Louisville is playing now they would be the favorites to win the North Division every year while Clemson and FSU would be South Division favorites.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

I had a feeling Michigan would blow out Penn State.

Penn State is a young team with many injuries. It was nice to see the running game work well for Michigan, but then again, Penn State is riddled with injuries on defense.

Wisconsin beat up Michigan State in East Lansing. I was actually surprised to see that score.

Next week will tell me a lot about Michigan. If Michigan can beat a good Wisconsin team that's good for Michigan. After that Michigan will play Illinois and Rutgers. Those should be wins for Michigan. That means Michigan could possibly walk into the Michigan State game undefeated.

Today the Lions play the Packers. I imagine the Lions will disappoint, so I won't be all that surprised if they lose.

 

[Remix2]

Ugh god it frustrating to be a giant fan sometime watching them just blow leads for no reason. Ya we lost because giant being the giant love to completely fold in the second half.

Doesn't help that we made some really stupid penalties.

 

[Bolt the Cat]

Watching Ravens games is not good for your blood pressure, I swear to God I'm going to have a heart attack before the season ends. Yet another ugly win that we probably should've lost, featuring a drive that saw the ball get intercepted three times and a blocked FG attempt that gave us a chance again. How are we 3-0 again? Whatever, I'll take it.

 

[yuoke]

Well the eagles are 3-0 now and there is no more excuse since they beat the steelers who were considered ine of the best teams going in. Wentz has incredible so far with no turnovers and a rating way over 100. He is onlt getting better every game and look lkea veteran pro bowl level qb.

 

[Remix2]

Man the jet were awful, turning over the ball 8 time and 6 of them were interception(most of them in the red zone).

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Same old Detroit Lions. The Lions suck...
Nothing will ever change.

 

[Genos]

Rams won. Sure took the game long thanks to a weather delay. I don't know what Winston was doing at the last play.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

I'm so hyped for the Michigan/Wisconsin game this Saturday. I wish I could go to the game, but I have to work...

It sucks too because Michigan Stadium is only an hour away from me now. It would be a shorter trip for me. I've been to many Michigan games. It's a great atmosphere at Michigan Stadium.

 

[Genos]

Washington beat Stanford! These Huskies are for real.

Tennessee wins yet another comeback.

NC beat Florida State wow.

EDIT: Trojans beat the Sun Devils. No one shall be undefeated in the Pac 12 (except for Huskies, they're alright).

Oregon lost to WSU, we may have a chance to beat them this season.

 

[Navin]

So...are there going to be open tryouts for the Michigan kicker job? Pretty sure I could have made one of those 3 missed FGs. That Wisconsin game should have been at least a 13 point win. Ah well, a win is a win nonetheless.

Louisville should have beaten Clemson - that WR on the final play could have definitely dove to get the first down, and might have even scored the TD if he knew where the first down marker was located.

 

[Remix2]

The jaguars won there first against the colts and the colts are now tie with them for last place in there division.

Yikes, what is happening to the colts this season?