Today's College Football Tailgate Thread

[fishwax]

We have five games between ranked teams today, including two between teams in the top 10:

#21 Baylor at #17 Oklahoma State
#3 TCU at #5 Utah
#6 Alabama at #10 LSU
#18 Arkansas at #19 South Carolina
#15 Arizona at #13 Stanford

The Sooners are playing Texas A&M today—always a tough place to play, but Oklahoma has managed to win the last few times they’ve played there :woohoo:

So who does your team play today? What games are you looking forward to?

[liberaltrucker]

1. Auburn has Chattanooga at home

Should be a real barn burner!

:sarcasm:

Oops, sorry I used Auburn and barn burner in the same post.

:rofl:

[fishwax]

6. there seem to be a lot of SEC teams playing patsies today

Georgia hosting Idaho State
Auburn hosting Chattanooga
Kentucky hosting Charleston State
Mississippi hosting Louisiana-Lafayette
Tennessee hosting Memphis

If it weren't for the LSU-Alabama and Arkansas-South Carolina matchups, this would be a total waste of an SEC weekend.

[JonLP24]

9. I wonder if the SEC scheduling causes that

I recall Florida & Alabama playing a FBS opponent late in the season as opposed to early in the season as teams from other leagues do.

It looks like the only match-ups are SEC West ones.

[fishwax]

18. must be -- I know it seemed to me like the SEC conference schedule started pretty early this year

They had a couple of conference games in the second week of the season and several in the third -- but I talked to a friend from Georgia and he said that they usually do it that way.

[Broken_Hero]

2. OU vs. Texas A&M

what a tough game....:eyes:

I do admit though, I got an A&M hat though, I think OU lost to them...in fall of 02 or so. The downside to my A&M hat is that it reads "aTm", everyone comes up to me pushing on my belly, and expecting me to spit up money. :D

[fishwax]

7. lol

Funny Image :D

I remember that 2002 game--the Aggies had a freshman QB, Reggie McNeal, who was a running threat, but could also pull up and throw the deep ball--burned OU's secondary on several long TDs that game. I think he got hurt the next year, and he was still pretty decent after that, but never quite became the star he looked like that day ...

[Broken_Hero]

8. I think A&M won by 5 or so

close game, also the same year, I think OU dropped against Oklahoma State, at Stilwater(sp). OU made it to the Rose Bowl though against Washington State and beat the Cougs by a few touchdowns(if memory serves).

[fishwax]

17. correct on all counts

The loss to OSU was the second year in a row they beat us, too. But OU hasn't lost to either team since. It might be tough to win up in Stillwater this year, though--Pokes are looking pretty good.

[JonLP24]

3. Hello

I'm dying to watch Arizona State on the road against USC later on. I don't have money to go to a sports bar though. :(

Not sure what I'll do.

[fishwax]

11. is that on Fox Sports?

Usually you can find games at channelsurfing.net if it's an ESPN game, but FSN games are a bit more hit and miss ...

[JonLP24]

13. Yes--Fox Sports

I'll have to check out channelsurfing when the time comes.

[Ptah]

4. Arizona at Stanford

Looks to be a good game between two powerful teams.

Bear Down Arizona!

[fishwax]

12. I'm looking forward to that game too

It starts an hour after the OU game, so I'm not sure how closely I'll be able to follow it, but I hope Mike gets himself another big win :toast:

[Ptah]

62. Stanford strikes first

Stanford 7
Arizona 0

[Ptah]

69. Halftime: Stanford 21- Arizona 3

Need a Foles comeback.

[Ptah]

75. Stanford soundly beats down the Arizona Wildcats

:cry:

Stanford 42

Arizona 17

[SeattleGirl]

5. Oregon plays Washington at 12:30 Pacific time

Right now, I'm watching Michigan - Illinois. Interesting game: I think whichever team has the fewest fumbles/interceptions is gonna win, though so far, they are matching each other in touchdowns.

[fishwax]

14. I've been watching that offensive scrimmage as well

:)

Illini have surprised me by actually having a pretty good year--but this game has been a bit crazy. Both teams scored 10 points in the last 2:25 of the first half.

And in the time I took to post this, Michigan puts another 7 on the board ...

[JTG of the PRB]

10. Colorado at Kansas starting in a few minutes.

Probably the last chance for a Buffs win this season (and that's being optimistic!), so hopefully they can manage to pull it out...

Guess we'll see. :shrug:

GO BUFFALOES!!!

[fishwax]

16. what's the word on who's next in line for Hawkins

The OU message boards have been saying Mike Leach's name is being mentioned and that OU's coordinators (Venables and Kevin Wilson) may be candidates too, but I don't know how reliable that information is ...

I know it hasn't been the best of seasons for the Buffaloes, but they can definitely get the win against Kansas, I think.

[JTG of the PRB]

28. Everyone around here keeps throwing around Bill McCartney's name.

He's make a better AD now, not a head coach. I would hate to see him come back and tarnish his history with the team. I have no idea who's going to replace Hawkins, but I'm 100% convinced that he's gone at the end of the season.

[bluedigger]

15. Watching Michigan-Illinois right now.

Not exactly a defensive masterpiece.:rofl:

[fishwax]

20. oddly, though, only 7 points in that 3rd quarter

after 62 in the first half :rofl:

Back in form for the 4th quarter, though.

[grasswire]

19. NUMBER ONE Oregon v. Washington

Starts in two hours. Wheeeee!!!!!

Quack!

[fishwax]

21. should be a fun romp

but then again just about every game has been a romp for the Ducks this year ...

[fishwax]

22. Indiana close to an upset of Iowa -- 13-12 with 3 minutes left

Indiana hasn't won a big 10 game in a long time ...

[Ptah]

23. Touchdown Iowa!

missed extra point.

Iowa 18 Indiana 13

[fishwax]

24. Indiana driving again now -- 1st and 10 at the Iowa 20

[fishwax]

25. Iowa holds on!

Indiana's pass on 4th down was broken up in the end zone. Indiana is challenging the call, but it's a desperation move. Iowa is going to get the ball back.

[rurallib]

64. Another fun season in the unpredicatble world of college football

I sometimes wonder how those guys can stand the strain.

[Initech]

26. There's an insane back-and-forth game between Michigan and Illinois right now.

Tied at 45. :wow:

[fishwax]

27. 47 seconds for Michigan to get a game-winning drive

with their backup quarterback, no less.

[Initech]

29. It's now tied at 52!!!!

:wow:

[fishwax]

30. closing in on 1200 yards of total offense

:bounce:

[Gabi Hayes]

31. in 1997 I flew to vegas to bet $1000 more than all the money I had (thx, ATM)

against Illinois, because they were an 11 point underdog--over $4000.

first time I bet on a football game

only one other time did I do that

[Gabi Hayes]

32. you almost never lose money betting against them, btw

they suck so bad.....

PS I went there

[Gabi Hayes]

33. wha'd I tell you?

[fishwax]

38. at least they beat the spread :/ -- hopefully they can bounce back and beat Minnesota next week

they shouldn't have to score in the 60s to win that game :)

[SeattleGirl]

34. That was some game!

Congrats to the Wolverines!

[Initech]

35. That was easily the best game of the year so far.

[Gabi Hayes]

61. Illinois' coach is a chickensh*t idiot.

can't coach his way out of one of these:

[fishwax]

36. TCU is handling Utah easily -- 23-0 in the 2nd quarter

[av8rdave]

37. The Air Force Falcons beat Army today!!!!!!!!

Alabama playing LSU right now, ROLL TIDE!

Most importantly, the 6 - 2 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are playing Nicholls State as we speak.

AXE 'EM JACKS

[JTG of the PRB]

39. Fuck fuck fuck fuck FUCK.

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Colorado led the game 45-17 with 12 minutes left in the 4th quarter... and they LOSE the game 52-45.

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[fishwax]

42. W? T? F?

Five touchdowns in the last 12 minutes? What the hell happened?

[JTG of the PRB]

45. Terrible coaching happened.

If Dan Hawkins doesn't get fired for this, then... I don't know. I just don't know. :banghead:

[JonLP24]

40. TD Wash!!

[SeattleGirl]

41. TD Oregon!!

:P

:hi:

[JonLP24]

43. Oregon can really score quickly

I learned that when they played Arizona State. A two touchdown lead, the Devils had, evaporated quickly.

[SeattleGirl]

44. Yes, they can!

You know, even though I am in no way, shape or form a Huskies fan (despite living in the heart of Husky Land), I do want to see them get back to being a good team like they have been in the past. In years past, the Oregon-Washington games were some of the best!

[WinkyDink]

46. You have NEVER seen a game as the PSU-N'Western one! Down 3 TDs, PSU just scored FIVE TDs in a ROW!

[fishwax]

49. they've had a good second half, I take it

:)

I saw the TD near the end of the 1st half that put them on the board, but haven't seen the scores since. I guess they must have fixed some things at halftime.

[WinkyDink]

53. I think "the Big Mo'" kicked in!

[JTG of the PRB]

63. I have. Earlier today in fact. Colorado-Kansas.

CU is up 45-17 with 12 minutes left in the 4th Quarter. Then the Buffs completely collapse and give up 35 unanswered points and lose the game 52-45.

:banghead:

[fishwax]

47. LSU 21 -- Alabama 14 with 8:13 remaining

LSU just scored a TD and a two-point conversion to retake the lead ...

[petronius]

50. That missed FG might come back to hurt...

FUMBLE!!!!! :)

[petronius]

57. LSU wins! 24-21

:party:

[fishwax]

48. Iowa State and Nebraska tied at 24 with about a minute remaining

Nebraska is driving at about the 50-yard-line, but they're going into a pretty hefty wind, so they'll have to get closer than usual for a field goal.

[JonLP24]

52. Nebraska strikes first

Iowa St needs a TD to tie.

[JonLP24]

54. Nebraska intercepts the fake!!

I had a feeling Iowa St was going to fake it.

[fishwax]

55. man, that guy was wide open too -- if he puts the ball deeper in the end zone

it would have scored. Good play by the defender, though.

[vikegirl]

59. As a long suffering Cyclone fan (and alum)....

[JonLP24]

51. Overtime!!

[grasswire]

56. OREGON 9-0!

Washington played great defense the first half. I really enjoyed the commentary today. Very informed, with a former UO coach on hand.

[charlie and algernon]

58. Paterno gets his 400th win!

:wow: :woohoo:

[WinkyDink]

60. WOOT!!

[JonLP24]

65. I usually

refuse to watch Arizona games (except when they play ASU) because there is a good chance they will win but this Stanford game is looking good so far.

I even missed the Oregon-Arizona last year which, based on replays, was a great game. I did see the Holiday Bowl though.

[Ptah]

66. We're trying to forget that Holiday Bowl Disaster.

:blush:

[fishwax]

67. OU Struggling against Texas A&M

They had a bad snap on the first play from scrimmage and wound up with a safety, then gave up a quick touchdown. Aggies led 12-0 at halftime, and they're up 19-7 now with 11 minutes left in the 3rd ...

[fishwax]

70. 19-17 A&M at the end of the 3rd quarter

But Oklahoma has the ball at midfield.

GO SOONERS!

[fishwax]

73. A&M Gets the win -- Broken_Hero gets the hat.

And the Sooners' road woes continue ...

[Broken_Hero]

77. ....

Victory, I'm an Aggie today, and partly tomorrow. :D

[Writer]

68. Texas is losing... again.

It's like I'm not watching the Texas Longhorns play anymore. WTH is this high school team in burnt orange and white?

[fishwax]

71. they're going to have to win at least one tough game to get to a bowl this year

They should beat Florida Atlantic, I'm sure, but assuming they don't come back tonight they'll have to beat either OSU or A&M to be bowl eligible.

After the season Oklahoma had last year, I can certainly feel your pain. It's been a good run, though, Writer--quite a while since your team has had a down year. :hi:

[Writer]

72. It's the worst year since Mack Brown became head coach.

Honestly, I don't think Texas will be bowl eligible this year. Garrett Gilbert can't throw. He's very sloppy. I think Texas is going to have to survive the season and wait for Case McCoy next year.

[JonLP24]

74. Listening to the game

I missed on channelsurfing.

ASU up 7-0 so far. D is playing really well.

[JonLP24]

78. 66 yard interception return by ASU

Threet sacked on the 2-point conversion try. USC up 29-27.

[fishwax]

79. Just put together an impressive drive to get the lead back

But the XP was blocked and USC returned it all the way for a two-point conversion. So now it's 33-31.

[petronius]

80. That was pretty wacky - great drive, though...

[fishwax]

83. yeah, I haven't seen that happen in a long time

:kick:

[petronius]

86. It definitely came back to bite, but it looks like ASU has one more drive left in them

Nailbiter for sure...

[JonLP24]

81. I wish I could see the game

It sounds crazy as hell. Plus the radio announcers are not very helpful. They rarely mention the score. Several times they said "USC is ahead". OK, great. But what's the score? Thanks for the score update BTW-I was trying to figure it out and factor in the block XP.

[fishwax]

82. check your PM

:)

[JonLP24]

84. I don't know what I'll do

if ASU loses another close game. That is what they have done ALL the time the last 2 years.

[fishwax]

87. they've had several really close games this year alone, right?

I know they played Oregon as tough as anyone -- and I remember the Wisconsin game being a heartbreaker too.

But I think they'll pull this game out -- how 'bout that hurdler? :wow:

[JonLP24]

88. Lou Groza award winner about to line up for a FG

I loved that play by Marshall.

They also lost to 3 to Oregon State.

:banghead:

[fishwax]

89. aw, crap

:(

[JonLP24]

90. 3rd & short

:scared:

[petronius]

91. Nice stop, anyway.

Does ASU have any 35 second magic?

[JonLP24]

93. That's game

:evilfrown:

[petronius]

94. Ouch...

:(

[liberaltrucker]

76. "Round the bowl, down the hole, Roll Tide, Roll"

LSU 24, The Rolled Turd 21.

WAR EAGLE!!!!!



:party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

[vikegirl]

85. Okay, I'm probably not gonna get an answer since it's an Iowa State question....

But after watching many national college games this weekend, a lot of announcers have said that Paul Rhoads should be Big 12 coach of the year, especially after the "gutsy" failed 2-point (and potential game winner) conversion.

As an ISU fan, I would like to agree, but REALLY? A lot of improvement, but REALLY?

Edit: grammar, us anal Iowa-raised folk.

[fishwax]

92. I don't know abotu coach of the year, but if that pass connects ISU has the inside track

for the Big 12 north title. What a (pleasant) shock that would have been.

[tigereye]

95. amazing that Penn State was able to come back from so far down

:hi:

[Blue_Tires]

96. congrats to KU's huge 4th quarter comeback!!