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College Football - Live Thread - Weekend Thirteen
Sportsline.com Scoreboard ^ | Thursday November 23rd to Saturday November 25th

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 Florida’s) chances to get to the game.

Friday, November 24th, 2006 (CBS at 2:30PM)

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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. LSU’s quarterback tends to try to force things when playing in a big game like this. Will he make another big mistake? I think so.

Arkansas 24 – LSU 17

Saturday, November 25th, 2006 (ABC at 8 PM)


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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 Michigan’s 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 didn’t 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

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006 (ESPN Thursday Night Game)


(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

Friday November 24th, 2006 (ABC at Noon)


Texas A&M at Texas (-13)

Texas isn’t 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

Friday November 24th, 2006 (ABC at 3:30PM)


Colorado at (23) Nebraska (-14)

Saturday November 25th 2006 (in ranking order)

(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****

BY REQUEST

San Diego St at New Mexico (-10)

For both teams, this game will go far in determining the pecking order for the bowl games. TCU is the better team on paper. My picks for New Mexico are normally absolutely the opposite of who is the better team.

New Mexico 27 – San Diego St. 20

Texas A&M at Texas (-13)

Texas isn’t 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 Florida’s chances at the BCS National Title game here. Unfortunately a long year will only get longer. FSU won’t really ever be in this one I don’t think.
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Florida 27 – FSU 7


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To: MikefromOhio

My son, a senior at A&M is at home today along with his best friend, a senior at Texas.

Needless to say, we'll be switching over to ABC in about 5 minutes.

I personally think Texas will win, but they're favored by 13, and the Aggies typically lose in a nailbiter.


61 posted on 11/24/2006 8:56:56 AM PST by Dog Gone
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore); aft_lizard; Archie Bunker on steroids; Auntbee; Bad~Rodeo; Bat_Chemist; ...

Texas and Texas A&M kicking off here in a few minutes.....


62 posted on 11/24/2006 9:01:49 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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To: Dog Gone

yeah...

as I said, A&M needs to throw the ball on Texas. I don't know if they care proficient enough through the air yet to do so.

They will have issues running the ball today I think, although that A&M RB is friggin huge.


63 posted on 11/24/2006 9:03:00 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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To: MikefromOhio; Dog Gone
Davie is a decent commentator as well.

Mooseburger is the worst I have ever had the displeasure of being forced to listen to. Anytime he announces we have had to turn the sound off and listen to the Michigan announcers after the middle of the first quarter. This year we'll find some audio of Notre Dame commentators.....:-)

How can someone so incompetent keep doing it year after year......

FBI files?

64 posted on 11/24/2006 9:05:42 AM PST by Lakeshark (Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
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To: Lakeshark

Nah, it was pretty obvious that Musberger was going to get his shot when Keith Jackson went senile around 2000 or so.

It's only a matter of time until they phase him out too.

Eventually I think Mike Tirico will end up being the main College Football guy.

That would be a good thing I think.

Besides you should LOVE him, he lives in Ann Arbor :)


65 posted on 11/24/2006 9:07:09 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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To: MikefromOhio
I have met Mike Tirico. Nice guy.

No matter where he lives, he at least seems to be a decent commentator, never makes the stoopid mistakes Mooseburger does.

66 posted on 11/24/2006 9:09:44 AM PST by Lakeshark (Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
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To: MikefromOhio

Hey....believe it or not, I think Spielman is a great commentator.


67 posted on 11/24/2006 9:10:20 AM PST by Lakeshark (Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
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To: Lakeshark

No he doesn't.

He's really thorough but allows his commentators to make their points known.

The problem is that Tony Kornhole takes advantage of that.


68 posted on 11/24/2006 9:41:55 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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To: Lakeshark

Well yeah that's because he is :-P

Spielman brings intensity to the broadcast.

I love it.


69 posted on 11/24/2006 9:42:39 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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A bit late but...

A&M ran the ball right down Texas' throat on the first drive in a surprising drive.

That's big. Texas is very good against the run.


70 posted on 11/24/2006 9:48:05 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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To: MikefromOhio

>>Larry Coker has been fired by Miami. The press conference is on ESPN at this time.

Lots of great football on today.<<

We knew it was coming but still....

Also kind of ironic to lose both coaches from the big fight.


71 posted on 11/24/2006 9:51:02 AM PST by gondramB (It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.)
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To: MikefromOhio
" "However, until JaMarcus Russell wins a big game without a mistake, you have to go with history." Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Poor JaMaracus. He gets blamed for every dropped pass in a game.
72 posted on 11/24/2006 9:51:16 AM PST by catholicfreeper (Geaux Tigers SEC FOOTBALL ROCKS)
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To: catholicfreeper

He is kinda like Major Applewhite or maybe Joe Germaine.

Good QBs but for whatever reason, that big game always seemed to elude them.


73 posted on 11/24/2006 10:05:43 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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To: gondramB

yeah...

I actually thought he was safe after they won last night.

But it had to come eventually I think.

They needed a new direction. They still get the athletes to win, but the atmosphere and the system they run just doesn't get the results anymore.


74 posted on 11/24/2006 10:06:39 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Prayers for my cousin Jeff and his family.)
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To: MikefromOhio

When the Chick Filet Peach bowl locked up the #2 ACC team I bet they thought the lowest profile team they'd get would be FSU or Miami - pretty wild to have neither in the running.


75 posted on 11/24/2006 10:21:09 AM PST by gondramB (It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.)
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To: MikefromOhio

A&M is giving Texas more than they bargained for.

6-0 at the half, so UT is only one play away from gaining the lead.

Still, I'm surprised so far.


76 posted on 11/24/2006 10:39:31 AM PST by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone

Never been so happy to be at a game, instead of watching it on TV. Can't stand Musburger.

Here's the Musburger game in case of "emergency" http://www.fanblogs.com/ncaa/005660.php


77 posted on 11/24/2006 10:56:07 AM PST by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: MikefromOhio


Hook'em Horns!
78 posted on 11/24/2006 11:02:15 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
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To: Liberty Valance

Touchdown Longhorns!!!


79 posted on 11/24/2006 11:20:52 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
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To: Dog Gone

7 - Longhorns
6- Aggies

Hook'em!


80 posted on 11/24/2006 11:22:32 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
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