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**THE OFFICIAL FR College Football Live Thread Week 12: Your Rival, Part I**

Posted on 11/14/2007 6:49:15 PM PST by GOP_Raider

Your rival. Your undereducated, cousin marrying disgusting scoundrel of a rival. Oh, sure you may say nice, cordial things to one another but let’s face it: you are fairly certain that the fan of your rival school I just mentioned is enriching uranium for Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Heck, for the sheer entertainment of it, he may kick puppies down the street and may have gotten saliva on either his SAT, ACT, or ASVAB exams in high school.

Some of you got your hostilities out of the way early (Louisville/Kentucky). Even more of you like to Git R Done during a state fair (Texas/Oklahoma). But for the rest of us, it’s this time of the month of November, when seasonal affectation disorder starts to kick in, where we play our rival and yours. The McCoy to our Hatfield if you will. Win and you have a whole year of greatness and bragging rights. Lose, and you get to hear irritating comments like “Harline’s Still Open” and, “you’re nothing but drunken idiots”, and if you say that one more time, I’m going to pluck all your back hair off your fat rolls one by one and serve them in your funeral potatoes, you self-righteous son of a---

*Ahem* sorry, got a little carried away there. Let’s just get to the games (and as always, all times are Eastern, probably thanks to your rival, those jerks!)

#2 Oregon vs. Arizona (Tonight, 9:00 pm, ESPN). America gets to see the glory that is Duck QB Dennis Dixon with their very eyes against an Arizona team that inexplicably gave Mike Stoops another year. Nothing against Mike Stoops or anything, I’m sure he’s a nice guy and chicks dig him, but unless the Wildcats are young this year, maybe it’s time to look at anyone not named John Mackovic?

#16 Hawaii vs. Nevada (Friday 11:00 pm, ESPN2) Hey, you know what the best defensive strategy in this game could be? Have both teams go for the onside kick every time they score. I am too serious, don’t laugh at me it’s a fantastic idea!

(for Bat_Chemist) Maryland vs. Florida State (High Noon) There’s still a reasonably likely chance here that the Noles may be playing in the Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl here in Boise (hey, that’s where I live!). What is Roady’s you ask? It’s a chain of truck stops…hey, don’t disparage truck stops like that, truck stops are the glue that holds America together in these troubled times!

(for Biggirl, Man50D, and CT_Freeper) Syracuse vs. #24 Connecticut (High Noon, ESPN2) I probably should have just kept my damn mouth shut last week, because I just had to say “oooohhhh, watch out for the Bearcats”. But on the plus side, this game will actually be on ESPN2. So you do have that going for you.

(for WhyisaTexasgirlinPA, hispanarepublicana, neodad, and all our Red Raider friends) #4 Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech (8:00 pm, ABC) How fun is this game going to be? The Sooners have thoughts of winning back to back Big XII Championships, Tech has thoughts of pulling the upset in the panhandle…the party in Lubbock has got to be a sight to behold.

(for Palmetto) #17 Boston College vs. #15 Clemson (7:45 pm, ESPN2) Life is sure looking up for Clemson these days. They get a BC team that went from a team that could play for a national title to needing this game to get to the ACC Title game. So in other words, right where they want them.

(for sean327) New Mexico vs. UTAH (3:30 pm) I figured it would come to this at some point, does every year actually. Honestly, I haven’t been sure what to make of the Lobos this year. They had a chance to beat UTEP in their first game, very well could have beaten the self-righteous $#@$#@ from Provo, and go into Laramie for Wyoming’s homecoming and beat the Cowboys. The Lobos are also a team that has had our number over the past several years (save for 2004). But this should be a very good game, and if we were on TV anywhere outside of Salt Lake or Denver, you all could see it—and possibly me, since I’ll be back in Salt Lake for the game yet again this Saturday.

Now to the rivalry games…

#7 Ohio State vs. #21 Michigan (High Noon, ABC) So would Michigan still fire Lloyd Carr if he lost this game? And apparently I didn’t see how Illinois could win that game last week…shows you what the hell I know. Oh, as I understand it, Ann Arbor is a lady of a morally casual demeanor, did I hear that correctly?

Northwestern vs. #19 Illinois (High Noon, ESPN) This is the battle for the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk, but political correctness guidelines at both institutions prevent me from showing you a picture of it. (Actually, that isn’t true, I just couldn’t find a decent picture of it to use. You’ll have to use your imaginations if you’re allowed to. You are still allowed to have one, right?).

Idaho vs. #18 Boise State (2:00 pm) Contrary to popular belief, potato sack races are not performed at halftime during this game. Actually, outside of French fries and the occasional bowl of New England clam chowder, there really isn’t much potato consumption during this game. The Vandals and the Broncos do play for this thing called the Governor’s Trophy, which kind of looks like a very expensive bowling trophy. Somebody around here needs to work on that.

Vanderbilt vs. #20 Tennessee (2:00 pm) A casual observer may just say “dude, this isn’t a rivalry, I bet Tennessee kicks the snot out of ‘em every year”. History may suggest that, yes. However, if you take anybody lightly, you’ll end up bamboozled with a dumb look on your face—just ask Steve Spurrier.

#25 Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (3:30 pm THE Big 10 Network) When a game that features such things as Paul Bunyan’s Axe and the kinda sorta defunct Slab of Bacon, that piques my imagination. What could be even more fun is if a real slab of bacon were on the line and the winning team got to eat the bacon and made the losing team cook it. “Wait a second…this is turkey bacon, I can taste this stuff from a mile away, nice try!”

Purdue vs. Indiana (3:30 pm THE Big 10 Network) Here we have the Battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, or the “Thank God Basketball Season Is Finally Here” game.

Penn State vs. Michigan State (3:30 pm, ABC) While doing my research for the games this week, I had nearly forgotten that the Nittany Lions and the Spartans play for the Land Grant Trophy. What distinguishes this apart from some of the other rivalry trophies is that it’s made of wood, so it offends most liberals. And it also weighs more than your average liberal college student, so they can’t sneak in and try to steal it.

Let us now look at a few other games that aren’t rivalry games but maybe they will be some day

#5 Missouri vs. Kansas State (12:30 pm) If you really want to ask Texas this you can, but K-State can sneak up and ambush you if you aren’t careful. Then everyone can say “oh, they were looking ahead to the KU game”, but I would hope you all wouldn’t go to the cliché well like that. I expect better from all of you.

Iowa State vs. #3 Kansas (3:30 pm, ABC) Out of curiosity, how often does one school have two teams ranked this high in both football and basketball? I mean that has to be some kind of record or something.

#1 LSU vs. Ole Miss (3:30 pm, See-BS) The Tigers may not get much of a challenge this week as it appears most of the matchups in this game favor LSU. But the SEC has been nothing if not exciting this year, so…

Have fun with your games wherever you are and remember…your rival’s fans may wait tables at the Waffle House and may have married their third cousin, but they put their pants on two legs and half and arm at a time, just like you and me.


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To: TexasNative2000

Texas Tech 27

Sooners 7

9 min left 2nd


221 posted on 11/17/2007 6:40:03 PM PST by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto)
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To: Perdogg

It would help if the ghost of Joe Nuxall can rally UC to a win.


222 posted on 11/17/2007 6:41:00 PM PST by cleveland gop (C.C. Sabathia 2007 AL Cy Young winner! Vote FDT! Peyton Manning said so!)
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To: neodad

OSU belongs in the Rose Bowl. That way, the worst that can happen is they’ll be undressed on national television by a medicore Pac 10 team, not a great SEC team.

OU? They belong on parole.


223 posted on 11/17/2007 6:42:16 PM PST by Tall_Texan (No Third Term For Bill Clinton!)
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To: GOP_Raider

How can you show a picture of all those pretty cheerleaders sponsored by "Bi-Mart"?? Totally ruins the fantasy for me...

224 posted on 11/17/2007 6:44:58 PM PST by Tall_Texan (No Third Term For Bill Clinton!)
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To: Tall_Texan

I like the blond in the front right corner.


225 posted on 11/17/2007 6:48:10 PM PST by Perdogg (Elections have consequences.)
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To: Perdogg

WVU - 28
UC - 10.....early 4th.


226 posted on 11/17/2007 7:26:58 PM PST by Roccus (Hillary........brought to you by the PRC)
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To: Roccus
Texas Tech 34
OU 10

Early 3rd quarter.

227 posted on 11/17/2007 7:34:55 PM PST by TexasNative2000 (Is this tagline governed by McCain-Feingold?)
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To: TexasNative2000

WVU - 28
UC - 17...6:46 to go.


228 posted on 11/17/2007 7:50:55 PM PST by Roccus (Hillary........brought to you by the PRC)
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To: Roccus

What I have learned tonight is that both WV and CT have ONE thing in common, they take it ONE GAME at a time. This could pay off for CT next week. Both teams are on fire for the title. UC was too much of a spoiler and they are paying for it tonight. :)


229 posted on 11/17/2007 7:54:23 PM PST by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation, with 4 cats in my life as proof. =^..^=)
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To: Biggirl

I’m starting to get excited about our young Basketball team, we blew out Rutgers tonight to give Billy Donovan his 300th career win.

We may not get the Three-Peat, but this group could very well be playing for another title before they graduate.


230 posted on 11/17/2007 8:01:08 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Biggirl
Actually, at the rate things are going, Ohio State could suddenly find itself--in New Orleans playing for the BCS Championship. That's because:

1) LSU still has to face Arkansas and the SEC East leader in the SEC Championship Game, definitely not gimme wins.
2) Kansas still has to face Missouri and possibly Oklahama.
3) West Virginia has to face Connecticut, no longer a gimme win.

Mind you, I do think LSU will likely end up in the BCS Championship game, and will likely be a heavy favorite because it's the next closest thing to a home game (the Superdome is only 90 miles from the LSU campus).

231 posted on 11/17/2007 8:01:18 PM PST by RayChuang88
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To: dfwgator
Well give Billy Donovan a lot of credit, he gives great inspiration speeches to encourage the players.
232 posted on 11/17/2007 8:07:25 PM PST by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation, with 4 cats in my life as proof. =^..^=)
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To: RayChuang88

True, the last few weeks could very well be just as wild as the whole season. Remember this season has been a wild one when it comes to the number 1 spot.


233 posted on 11/17/2007 8:09:06 PM PST by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation, with 4 cats in my life as proof. =^..^=)
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To: TexasNative2000

When did Texas Tech get a defense?


234 posted on 11/17/2007 8:14:57 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

WVU - 28
UC - 23

FINAL!

G’night all.


235 posted on 11/17/2007 8:16:27 PM PST by Roccus (Hillary........brought to you by the PRC)
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To: dfwgator
When did Texas Tech get a defense?

When OU's quarterback went out with a concussion..... Actually, Tech has played a great game overall and OU couldn't buy a good play with freshly minted cash.

236 posted on 11/17/2007 8:17:36 PM PST by TexasNative2000 (Is this tagline governed by McCain-Feingold?)
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To: TexasNative2000
Please update Texas Tech/ Oklahoma as bad storm has knocked out my dish network.

It will come back but storm looks to last several hours more.

237 posted on 11/17/2007 9:04:14 PM PST by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto)
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To: HuntsvilleTxVeteran

Okla 20
Texas Tech 34

2:40 to go

Texas Tech with the ball.


238 posted on 11/17/2007 9:05:39 PM PST by racing fan (Go Buckeyes!!!!)
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To: Biggirl
****As a CT fan got to keep a close tab on WV because CT next week takes on WV for the title. :)****

Go UConn....Beat WV!!!!!

239 posted on 11/17/2007 9:05:48 PM PST by fkabuckeyesrule (Thanks to Joe Nuxhall for a lifetime of good baseball broadcasting!!!)
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To: fkabuckeyesrule

OKLA touchdown!!


240 posted on 11/17/2007 9:08:51 PM PST by racing fan (Go Buckeyes!!!!)
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