Posted on 11/22/2006 7:09:01 PM PST by MikefromOhio
Weekend Twelve showcased what is, in my opinion, the best rivalry in college football and one of the best rivalries in all sports. Ohio State vs. Michigan seemed to actually live up to the hype, with an Ohio State victory over Michigan 42-39. The game was dampened a bit by the passing of a legend, Bo Schembechler, the day before the game. Needless to say, Bo (and Woody for that matter) would not have liked the game given the nearly 900 yards of offense and over 80 points scored. This weekend gives us several match-ups that are key to the BCS equation. Notre Dame travels to LA to take on USC while LSU can seriously hinder Arkansas (and by extension Floridas) chances to get to the game.
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(9) LSU at (5) Arkansas (PICK)
This game has several implications for the BCS. If LSU wins, it has an outside shot at a BCS At-Large bid if the cards fall right. IF Arkansas wins impressively, it still has an outside shot at the BCS national title game with a win against Florida in the SEC championship game. Arkansas is on a roll. LSUs quarterback tends to try to force things when playing in a big game like this. Will he make another big mistake? I think so.
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Here is yet another game pitting 2 teams with BCS hopes. USC and Notre Dame can both make a statement and put their teams into a good spot for the BCS title game. USC needs to win this game impressively enough to switch 3 or 4 coaches poll voters to vote them over Michigan as #2 OR defeat Notre Dame impressively enough to drop them in the polls to hurt Michigans computer ranking. Notre Dame, conversely, needs to win this game and hope that people have forgotten how badly they were beaten by Michigan in week 3 of this season. USC is by far the better team. That didnt stop Notre Dame from making it a GREAT game last year. I think USC is better on defense this year and still has enough offense to get past Notre Dame.
,br> USC 33 Notre Dame 17
(18) Boston College (-4) at Miami (FL)
This will be the 22nd anniversary of the miracle throw by Doug Flutie. Now that might sometimes motivate some teams, Miami is pretty lethargic about everything it seems. They need to win to be bowl eligible.
BC 31 Miami 15
(1) Ohio State BYE
(2) Michigan BYE
(4) Florida (-9.5) at Florida State
Florida 27 FSU 7
South Florida at (7) West Virginia (-20.5)
WVU 36 South Florida 14
(8) Louisville (-11.5) at Pittsburgh
Louisville 27 Pitt 19
(10) Wisconsin BYE
(12) Boise St. (-3) at Nevada
Boise St. 21 Nevada 20 ****UPSET ALERT****
(13) Oklahoma (-6) at Oklahoma St.
Oklahoma 33 Oklahoma St. 10
(14) Auburn BYE
Syracuse at (15) Rutgers (NL)
Rutgers 20 Syracuse 3
(16) Georgia Tech at Georgia (-2)
Georgia 23 Georgia Tech 18
Virginia at (17) Virginia Tech (-17)
Virginia Tech 38 Virginia 10
Kentucky at (19) Tennessee (-19)
Tennessee 38 Kentucky 24
(20) Virginia Tech at Maryland (-1.5)
Maryland 22 Wake 18
(21) BYU (-10.5) at Utah
BYU 32 Utah 17
(22) California BYE
South Carolina at (24) Clemson (-5.5)
South Carolina 23 Clemson 20 ****UPSET ALERT****
Purdue at (25) Hawaii (-17)
Purdue 48 Hawaii 45 ****UPSET ALERT****
New Mexico 27 San Diego St. 20
Texas A&M at Texas (-13)
Texas isnt anywhere near the team it was at this point last season, but if Colt McCoy is healthy, they should win this game. If A&M has a good day throwing the ball, they could make this game interesting for at least 3 quarters.
Texas 38 Texas A&M 20
(4) Florida (-9.5) at Florida State
You have to score points to win. FSU could ruin Floridas chances at the BCS National Title game here. Unfortunately a long year will only get longer. FSU wont really ever be in this one I dont think.
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Florida 27 FSU 7
TCU has really put it together late in the year. From the two Frog games I've seen this year--against us and Baylor--they struggled offensively.
By the way interesting article on Rutgers especially and how much money they put into their program the last few years.
But I found this interesting as to Revenue Surpluses as to schools
"Michigan had the largest reported surplus among the top 10 at $34 million, followed by LSU ($25.4), Notre Dame ($24.6), Florida ($24.1) and Ohio State ($22.2) in 2004-05.
The reported surpluses often do not include new facility costs and debt."
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/4355750.html
Larry Coker has been fired by Miami. The press conference is on ESPN at this time.
Lots of great football on today.
Larry Coker has been fired by Miami. The press conference is on ESPN at this time.
Lots of great football on today.
yeah....that attendance is pathetic
Interesting.
I caught Coker's post-game interview on ESPN.
He seemed to think that he'd be coaching next year.
I've never been a big Miami fan but if they do get a bowl game, I hope they'll let Coker coach it.
He answered that question, but I was on the phone and missed it.
Nov. 24 Fri. Texas A&M @ Texas Noon ABC
Brad Nessler/Bob Griese/Paul Maguire
Nov. 24 Fri. Ohio @ Miami, OH Noon ESPNU
Nov. 24 Fri. LSU @ Arkansas 2:30 p.m. CBS
Verne Lundquist/Gary Danielson
Nov. 24 Fri. Colorado @ Nebraska 3:30 p.m. ABC
Mark Jones/David Norrie
Nov. 24 Fri. Oregon @ Oregon State 3:30 p.m. FSN
Barry Thompkins/Petros Papadakis
Nov. 24 Fri. Western Michigan @ Akron 3:30 p.m. ESPNU
Nov. 24 Fri. Fresno State @ Louisiana Tech 9:00 p.m. ESPN2
Nov. 25 Sat. Florida @ Florida State Noon ABC/GP (Ch. 777)
Gary Thorne/Andre Ware
Nov. 25 Sat. Kansas @ Missouri Noon ABC/GP (Ch. 778)
Dan Fouts/Tim Brant
Nov. 25 Sat. South Carolina @ Clemson Noon ESPN
Sean McDonough/Chris Spielman
Nov. 25 Sat. South Florida @ West Virginia Noon ESPN2
Pam Ward/Bill Curry
Nov. 25 Sat. Syracuse @ Rutgers Noon ESPNU
Clay Matvick/Jay Walker
Nov. 25 Sat. Cincinnati @ UConn Noon GP (CH. 779)
Dave Sims/John Congemi
Nov. 25 Sat. Virginia @ Virginia Tech Noon LF/GP (Ch. 780)
Steve Martin/Doc Walker
Nov. 25 Sat. Kentucky @ Tennessee 12:30 p.m. LF/GP (Ch. 781)
Dave Neal/Dave Rowe
Nov. 25 Sat. Oklahoma @ Oklahoma State 2:30 p.m. FSN
Bill Land/Gary Reasons
Nov. 25 Sat. New Mexico State @ Utah State 3:00 p.m. GP (Ch. 782)
Nov. 25 Sat. Georgia Tech @ Georgia 3:30 p.m. CBS
Craig Bolerjack/Steve Beuerlein
Nov. 25 Sat. Louisville @ Pittsburgh 3:30 p.m. ESPN
Nov. 25 Sat. BYU @ Utah 3:30 p.m. CSTV
Nov. 25 Sat. Boise State @ Nevada 4:15 p.m. ESPN2
Ron Franklin/Ed Cunningham
Nov. 25 Sat. Arizona State @ Arizona 6:00 p.m. FSN
Barry Thompkins/Petros Papadakis
Nov. 25 Sat. East Carolina @ N.C. State 7:00 p.m. ESPNU
Dave Armstrong/Mike Tomczak
Nov. 25 Sat. FIU @ Florida Atlantic 7:00 p.m. GP (Ch. TBA)
Nov. 25 Sat. Marshall @ Southern Miss 7:30 p.m. CSTV
Nov. 25 Sat. Wake Forest @ Maryland 7:45 p.m. ESPN
Mike Patrick/Todd Blackledge
Nov. 25 Sat. Notre Dame @ Southern California 8:00 p.m. ABC
Brent Musburger/Bob Davie Kirk Herbstreit
Nov. 25 Sat. Purdue @ Hawaii 11:00 p.m. GP (Ch. 777)
I never bet with money I'm not willing to lose ;)
However, until JaMarcus Russell wins a big game without a mistake, you have to go with history.
All times are EST. Don't want folks tuning in late!
Not only am I forced to be Notre Dame fan for several hours, but now I have to be tortured by listening to Brent Mussburger?
Oh, the humanity!!!!
Oh dear, I didn't notice that until you pointed it out.
USC is going to have to win by 28 points in order for me to overcome the pain of the announcers.
Mussburger is the one who revealed the hand signals Booty was using to audibilize at the line of scrimmage earlier this year. I still want to punch him in the nose for that.
That happens ya know :)
well hey you DO get to listen to Herbie :)
I hope the football gods forgive if I say that the Perdue/Hawaii game just starts entirely too late for me to stay up for.
Yeah me too....
That could be one of those playstation type games....
It seems to me, just watching the Larry Coker press conference, he seems relieved....
We see McFadden pointing out the keys to victory today: (1) Dominate in the running game (2) Limit Casey Dick to safe throws (3) Mix in a trick play or two at just the right time, (4) Flush Russell out of the pocket(blitz if required) and force at least two turnovers. (5) Lastly keep the LR crowd in the game. This is a pretty young team and they feed on emotion.
I think that LSU has slightly better overall talent on paper but perhaps not the best team. We'll see.
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