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College Football - Live Thread - Week Two
ESPN.com Scoreboard ^ | From September 7th to September 9th

Posted on 09/06/2006 5:57:30 PM PDT by MikefromOhio

Week Two – College Football

Week One finally brought some much needed intensity to the summertime months for most of us. It was a relief for some (Ohio State, Notre Dame) and a crushing time for others (Colorado and Cal especially). Now that we’ve seen most every team in action, now we have something to go on other than perceptions when making picks.

As always, all rankings are from the ESPN.com Scoreboard page. I will also list any games of interest (FReepmail me if you want your team included and I will include them from here on out) and any other games listed in my Yahoo league.

GAME of the WEEK

Saturday, September 9th, 2006

(1) Ohio State at (2) Texas (-2.5)

Ohio State’s offense is fine. Their defense remains a question mark. Texas looked ok on offense and their defense is seemingly solid. Might we have another #1 after this week? Yes, probably. While there was quite a bit of holding in the Northern Illinois game, there was more of an issue of the Ohio State defenders getting off of blocks and making tackles. Now sure Garrett Wolfe would PROBABLY start on a team like Texas (he’s that good), NIU doesn’t have the offensive line that Texas does. Going into a hostile environment with a young and unproven defense isn’t quite as bit a hinderance as going in with a young and unproven offense, but Texas as a relatively experienced offense, just a redshirt freshman QB. Assuming he makes no mistakes, which is a hard thing to do in a game like this, Texas will win outright. Ohio State’s offense won’t make very many mistakes either, but their defense is the major question mark of this game.

Ohio State 25 – Texas 22

Thursday September 7th, 2006 (ESPN Thursday Night Game)

Oregon State at Boise State (-8)

This game should be a shootout. Neither team is especially known for defense. And we get to see that horrible blue turf they have in Boise very early this year.

Saturday September 9th 2006 (in ranking order)

(19) Penn State at (4) Notre Dame (-8)

The Prediction:

Penn State 21 – Notre Dame 17**** UPSET ALERT

(4) Auburn (-20) at Mississippi State

Auburn 38 – Miss St. 10

Eastern Washington at (6) West Virginia (NL)

WVU 56 – Eastern Washington 7

UCF at (7) Florida (-23)

Florida 40 – UCF 14

Arizona at (8) LSU (-16)

LSU 32 – Arizona 10

Troy at (9) Florida State (-30)

FSU 55 – Troy 3

Central Michigan at (10) Michigan (-28)

Michigan 35 – Central Michigan 14

Air Force at (11) Tennessee (-20)

Tennessee 43 – Air Force 7

(12) UGA (-3) at South Carolina

UGA 28 – South Carolina 10

(13) Louisville (-40.5) at Temple

Louisville 70 – Temple 3

(14) Iowa (-20) - Syracuse

Iowa 45 – Syracuse 17

Washington at (15) Oklahoma (-17)

Oklahoma 34 - Washington 14

(16) Virginia Tech (-12) at North Carolina

VT 32 – North Carolina 10

(18) Clemson (-2.5) at Boston college

Clemson 17 – BC 14

(20) Oregon (-11) at Fresno State

Oregon 34 – Fresno State 18

Nicholls St. at (21) Nebraska (-20.5)

Nebraska 45 – Nicholls State 0

Minnesota at (22) California (-8.5)

Minnesota 32 – Cal 28*****UPSET ALERT

UC Davis at (23) TCU (NL)

TCU 54 – UC Davis 10

(24) Texas Tech (-7) at UTEP

Texas Tech 59 – UTEP 16

Nevada at (25) Arizona St. (-14.5)

ASU 43 – Nevada 12

20-1 Straight UP
19-2 Against the Spread


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To: kenth
SOONER!

41 posted on 09/06/2006 8:52:48 PM PDT by Rte66
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To: kenth

Oh, dear, guess I was a little loud there, lol.


42 posted on 09/06/2006 8:53:49 PM PDT by Rte66
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To: MikefromOhio
The Prediction:

Penn State 21 – Notre Dame 17**** UPSET ALERT

As others have said, I like the way you think. ND has been overated from the get go and they fell slightly after a weak performance against an unrated team. I Hope your streak continues!

Arizona at (8) LSU (-16)
LSU 32 – Arizona 10

I think you are right on the outcome, but I would be looking for fewer points allowed by AZ. Stoops has got something going there in Tucson and I hope it continues!

43 posted on 09/06/2006 10:14:22 PM PDT by Michael.SF. ("Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men." -- General George S. Patton)
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To: MikefromOhio
Thanks for posting this and nice job.

I think the UGA and South Carolina game will be closer than you think. SC defense is alot better than last year's, and if they upset Georgia, that wouldn't surprise me.
44 posted on 09/06/2006 10:39:26 PM PDT by Marius3188 ( I have not told half of what I saw - Marco Polo)
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To: MikefromOhio

I think it's great that the Texas-OSU game is being played in PRIMETIME. The viewing numbers should be Huge.


HOOKEM HORNS!


45 posted on 09/07/2006 4:20:20 AM PDT by wolfcreek (You can spit in our tacos and you can rape our dogs but, you can't take away our freedom!)
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To: Marius3188
I think the UGA and South Carolina game will be closer than you think.

I agree. UGA always struggles against USC and always against Spurrier. that and it's on the road, at night in a very hostile environment. USC may not have a history of winning championships but their fans are rabid (kind of like Cubs fans). Couple that with the unsettled QB situation with a very unproven Joe T III at the helm. I have to wonder how long Richt stays with him.

46 posted on 09/07/2006 4:25:12 AM PDT by Wyatt's Torch (I can explain it to you. I can't understand it for you.)
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To: MikefromOhio
Assuming he makes no mistakes, which is a hard thing to do in a game like this, Texas will win outright. Ohio State’s offense won’t make very many mistakes either, but their defense is the major question mark of this game. Ohio State 25 – Texas 22

It puts OHIO states defense all over the page as the question mark, and puts the TEXAS offense better than that at home, but yet they give Ohio state with the same score that Hook "Em Horns beat 'em by last year. Go figure!

47 posted on 09/07/2006 6:17:27 AM PDT by ziggy_dlo (THE LAND OF THE FREE, FOUGHT FOR BY THE BRAVE!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio
Boise state spotted OSU (Oregon State) 14 points then stomped them. LOL
48 posted on 09/07/2006 7:36:10 PM PDT by HuntsvilleTxVeteran ("Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto")
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To: MikefromOhio
Cal losing would not be an upset in my mind. This team was VASTLY overrated to begin the season. I don't think they have really recovered from being left out of the BCS two seasons ago - only to get clobbered by my Red Raiders in the Holiday Bowl.

As for last weeks games, those TCU Horned Frogs escaped Baylor . . . . . . barely. They won't be so lucky when they host Texas Tech in a week or two.

49 posted on 09/07/2006 7:42:24 PM PDT by TexasNative2000 (Thailand?)
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore); aft_lizard; Auntbee; Bad~Rodeo; Bat_Chemist; daybreakcoming; bamahead; ...

We have Pitt at Cincinnati coming up at 8PM on ESPN2 for your viewing pleasure.

More tomorrow starting (hopefully) at 10AM.

--Mike


50 posted on 09/08/2006 4:36:50 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio

I'm going to watch two games tomorrow. Penn State/Notre Dame and Ohio State/Texas.


51 posted on 09/08/2006 5:35:37 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone
Ohio State/Texas.

Headline in NYT: LONGHORNS CLAIM #1 RANKING, WOMEN AND MINORITIES HARDEST HIT!

52 posted on 09/08/2006 7:17:29 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (Would you like to join the OFFICIAL Oakland Raiders ping list? Sure you would, send me freepmail.)
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To: GOP_Raider

Texas is favored in the game, but I'm not sure why. Vince Young was the only reason they won about 5 of their games last year, and he ain't around anymore.

Their defense is probably even better than last year's, though.


53 posted on 09/08/2006 8:04:01 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: MikefromOhio

Going to the UTEP-TTU game. I think Tech is going to hand 75 on them. Guns Up!


54 posted on 09/08/2006 8:12:14 PM PDT by neodad (USS Vincennes (CG-49) Freedom's Fortress)
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To: neodad

Oh at least....

I don't understand why the line on that game is as close as it is.


55 posted on 09/08/2006 8:14:05 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: Dog Gone
Texas is favored in the game, but I'm not sure why.

With the line at 2.5, it's probably due to the game being in Austin.

56 posted on 09/08/2006 8:21:42 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (Would you like to join the OFFICIAL Oakland Raiders ping list? Sure you would, send me freepmail.)
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To: GOP_Raider

Yeah, but Vince Young was worth 7 in every game. Colt is no Vince. I'd make Ohio State 5 pt favorites.

That's just me.


57 posted on 09/08/2006 8:24:44 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: neodad

UTEP is coming to Alabama later on this year to play UAB. I wonder if any Alabama fans will show up to see if Mike Price gets beat by the Blazers.


58 posted on 09/09/2006 1:07:44 AM PDT by political1
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore); aft_lizard; Auntbee; Bad~Rodeo; Bat_Chemist; daybreakcoming; bamahead; ...


College Football Ping.

Freepmail me to be added to this list.


Good Morning Everyone!!! Today is a GREAT day for College Football!!!

59 posted on 09/09/2006 7:01:54 AM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio

8 Hours and counting until Ohio State goes down


60 posted on 09/09/2006 8:31:42 AM PDT by The South Texan (The Democrat Party and the leftist (ABCCBSNBCCNN NYLATIMES)media are a criminal enterprise!)
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