BerniesElbow Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I was so mad that I shut it off with OSU down by 14 with 8 minutes left. They couldnt do anything. I was positive they were going to lose. That was probably the worst game they've played all year. They were down 14-0 in the first 2 minutes. Crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 What a a game this was ! Finished 62 -52 598 passing yards and 6 TD's for Baker Mayfield . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Do they have defence in college games? Always seems to be loads of high scores about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, Xela said: Do they have defence in college games? Always seems to be loads of high scores about There's loads of reasons but here are a few. The field is only so large, but in the NFL, all of the defensive players are that much faster, which means they can cover the field more easily. NFL’s narrower hash marks remove the advantage of running to the wide side of the field. Many college teams run the spread which generates huge offensive numbers, but this typically requires quarterbacks to run more. NFL teams rarely integrate a lot of quarterback rushing into their offenses because NFL quarterbacks are too valuable and NFL defenders - who are much bigger, stronger and faster than college defenders - will destroy them (See RG3). The spread favors quickness over strength. But in the NFL, all the defenders are quick, so the spread is less effective. College offenses generally are all about putting your talented people in space to exploit 1–1 matchups. The tackling is much better in the NFL, so this strategy doesn’t work as well. There are generally fewer varieties of offense in the NFL than college, so defenses are more familiar with what they’re facing. In college you might face an NFL style offense one week, a spread the next, and a triple-option the next. This is very hard for defenses to adapt to. The clock issues Stephen Haddock mentions allows more plays (the clock in college stops after every first down). More college teams run the hurry-up, which means more plays and more scoring. All those plays make defenses more tired, which means more scoring. Good teams play a lot of bad teams and run up the score. There is much more parity in the NFL. The talent level, even among equally matched teams, is so uneven. Even a decent defense may have a senior, pro-quality cornerback on one side, and a redshirt freshman on the other side. College teams are going to find the weaknesses and pick on them with their best offensive weapons. These differences are much more subtle in the NFL and it’s harder to find a defensive player to pick on. One could also argue that NFL coaches are much more conservative, with good reason. There are hundreds of millions of dollars at stake. New offenses entail much more risk - to QBs, to holding leads, etc. So perhaps there is more innovation happening in college (I’m guessing here). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 There are loads of big games today and tonight . Should be a great day of games. link Make-or-break games No. 1 Georgia at No. 10 Auburn, CBS, 3:30 p.m.: There's a lot of talk about both Georgia and Alabama getting into the playoff this season, and for good reason. I mean, both are currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 and could be undefeated when they meet in Atlanta in early December. But there's another SEC team that can throw a wrench in the plans, as Auburn still gets to play both teams, beginning on Saturday when the Tigers play host to the Bulldogs. Yes, Georgia has big wins over Notre Dame and Mississippi State, but its spent the last five weeks beating up on mediocre SEC East fare. This Auburn team will be its toughest test in a while. No. 3 Notre Dame at No. 7 Miami (Fla.), ABC, 8 p.m.: Miami fans may have wanted to declare that "The U is back" after last week's win over Virginia Tech, but I'm of a mind to say that The U won't be back unless it beats Notre Dame. If it does, then we can officially declare it BACK. This is a huge game for both. As a team without a conference, it's somewhat imperative that the Fighting Irish win out of they want to keep their playoff hopes alive, and a win over Miami would just add to an already impressive resume. For Miami, this would be the win that punches its card as a legit playoff contender. There's no better way to convince the committee you're one of the four best teams in the country than by going out and beating one. No. 6 TCU at No. 5 Oklahoma, Fox, 8 p.m.: This could be the first of two meetings we see between these teams in the coming weeks. Both teams are currently atop the Big 12 standings, and a loss here wouldn't eliminate either from the conference title race. A loss could eliminate them from something else that's somewhat important, however: the College Football Playoff. No. 12 Michigan State at No. 13 Ohio State, Fox, noon: This is a different kind of make-or-break game. While I wouldn't consider it likely, given the current landscape of college football, it's not entirely crazy to believe we could see a two-loss team in the playoff this season. Well, these are both two-loss teams, and both are still alive for a Big Ten title. The winner of this game gets a chokehold on the East, and if it can go on to beat an undefeated Wisconsin, maybe that's enough to push it into the top four. What's a certainty is that the loser will have no playoff life left. Maintain your position games No. 20 Iowa at No. 8 Wisconsin, ABC, 3:30 p.m.:: A critical game for Wisconsin, as is every game for the Badgers from here on out. Iowa beating Ohio State may have been the best thing to happen to Wisconsin this year. Not only did it lead to Iowa being ranked, giving the Badgers a chance to add a top 25 win to the resume, but should the Badgers get to the Big Ten title game at 12-0, they might not have to play Ohio State! No offense to Michigan State, but if you're Wisconsin, which one would you rather play? Florida State at No. 4 Clemson, ESPN, 3:30 p.m.: Who could have predicted this game would have lacked such appeal before the season began? Essentially at this point, Florida State is just another run-of-the-mill team that Clemson needs to get to so it can stay in the top four. Hell, it's possible that unless Clemson looks impressive, beating the Seminoles might not be enough to keep that top four spot anyway. No. 2 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State, ESPN, 7 p.m.: The equation for Alabama is simple. Just keep winning, and you'll get another shot at a national title. Standing in its way this week is Mississippi State, and the Bulldogs just might be the best team Alabama's faced this year. Conference Implications No. 15 Oklahoma State at No. 21 Iowa State, ABC/ESPN2, noon No. 11 USC at Colorado, Fox, 4 p.m. No. 19 Washington State at Utah, Pac-12 Network, 5:30 p.m. Boise State at Colorado State, CBS Sports Network, 10:30 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted November 11, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 11, 2017 55 minutes ago, Brumerican said: There are loads of big games today and tonight . Should be a great day of games. So, ahem, for those of us needing a QB next year. Which game would be a good one to watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 19 minutes ago, Tegis said: So, ahem, for those of us needing a QB next year. Which game would be a good one to watch? Pretty much any games which involve these guys. I suspect Denver and Jacksonville will be drafting in the lower half next year so I'd rule out the top 5 unless you trade up (Which I suspect Jax may do). If I'm not watching the Gators I usually watch Mayfield and Jackson as I think they're on the Jags board. I do watch Darnold sometimes just to see how awesome he looks in the pocket . I've never seen a kid that young show such poise. The two Josh's are excellent .Rudolph and Falk are very very good as well. Sam Darnold USC6'4" Mason Rudolph Oklahoma State6'4" Josh Rosen UCLA6'3" Luke Falk Washington State6'3" Lamar Jackson Louisville6'2" Josh Allen Wyoming6'5" Ryan Finley North Carolina St6'4" - Clayton Thorson Northwestern6'4" Riley Ferguson Memphis6'4" Jake Browning Washington6'2" Baker Mayfield Oklahoma6'0" Nic Shimonek Texas Tech6'3" Jarrett Stidham Auburn6'3" Max Browne Pittsburgh6'4" J.T. Barrett Ohio State6'1" Austin Allen Arkansas6'1" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 A few reasons why NCAA is more fun than NFL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xela Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The support and attendances in NCAAF is mental! Like yu said looks so much more fun than NFL While crowds go down in NFL it seems that isn't the case in College football Is there a legal way to watch the games? Like a college gamepass or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 19 minutes ago, Xela said: The support and attendances in NCAAF is mental! Like yu said looks so much more fun than NFL While crowds go down in NFL it seems that isn't the case in College football Is there a legal way to watch the games? Like a college gamepass or something? https://www.espnplayer.com/page/ncaa You can buy a monthly pass for £19.99. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 These are the games on ESPN player today. All times are UK. Saturday, November 11 MATCHUP TIME (GMT) NAT TV LOCATION #12Michigan State #13Ohio State 5:00 PM Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH Rutgers #14Penn State 5:00 PM Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA #15Oklahoma State #21Iowa State 5:00 PM Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA Connecticut #18UCF 5:00 PM Spectrum Stadium, Orlando, FL #23NC State Boston College 5:00 PM Alumni Stadium , Chestnut Hill, MA Arkansas #24LSU 5:00 PM Tiger Stadium , Baton Rouge, LA Duke Army 5:00 PM Michie Stadium, West Point, NY Texas Tech Baylor 5:00 PM AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX Louisiana Ole Miss 5:00 PM Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS Florida South Carolina 5:00 PM Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC Indiana Illinois 5:00 PM Memorial Stadium , Champaign, IL Nebraska Minnesota 5:00 PM TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN #17Virginia Tech Georgia Tech 5:20 PM Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA Middle Tennessee Charlotte 7:00 PM McColl-Richardson Field, Charlotte, NC Wake Forest Syracuse 8:00 PM Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY #1Georgia #10Auburn 8:30 PM Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL Florida State #4Clemson 8:30 PM Memorial Stadium , Clemson, SC #20Iowa #8Wisconsin 8:30 PM Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI Virginia Louisville 8:30 PM Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, KY Michigan Maryland 8:30 PM Maryland Stadium, College Park, MD West Virginia Kansas State 8:30 PM Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS SMU Navy 8:30 PM Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD Florida Atlantic Louisiana Tech 8:30 PM Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA Southern Mississippi Rice 8:30 PM Rice Stadium, Houston, TX #11USC Colorado 9:00 PM Folsom Field, Boulder, CO Maine UMass 9:00 PM Fenway Park, Boston, MA Georgia State Texas State 9:00 PM Bobcat Stadium , San Marcos, TX San Jose State Nevada 9:00 PM Mackay Stadium, Reno, NV Kentucky Vanderbilt 9:00 PM Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville, TN Troy Coastal Carolina 9:30 PM Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC Arkansas State South Alabama 10:00 PM Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, AL UTEP North Texas 10:00 PM Apogee Stadium, Denton, TX #19Washington State Utah 10:30 PM Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT Kansas Texas 11:00 PM Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX Western Kentucky Marshall 11:30 PM Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV #2Alabama #16Mississippi State 12:00 AM Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS Purdue #25Northwestern 12:00 AM Ryan Field, Evanston, IL UAB UT San Antonio 12:00 AM Alamodome, San Antonio, TX Tulane East Carolina 12:00 AM Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC New Mexico Texas A&M 12:00 AM Kyle Field, College Station, TX Old Dominion Florida Intl 12:00 AM FIU Stadium, Miami, FL Tennessee Missouri 12:30 AM Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, Columbia, MO #3Notre Dame #7Miami 1:00 AM Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL #6TCU #5Oklahoma 1:00 AM Memorial Stadium , Norman, OK Arizona State UCLA 2:30 AM Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA Oregon State Arizona 3:00 AM Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ Wyoming Air Force 3:15 AM Falcon Stadium, Usaf Academy, CO Boise State Colorado State 3:30 AM CSU Stadium, Fort Collins, CO Fresno State Hawai'i 4:00 AM Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The numbers next to some of the teams name is their current national ranking . If a game has two low numbers then it's a big game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 BT sport show plenty of college football too. Currently showing Florida@South Carolina and Oklahoma State@Iowa State. Later tonight is Iowa@Wisconsin if you want to see Jump Around live! Georgia@Auburn which should be a cracker and in the early hours Notre Dame@Miami 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) 43 minutes ago, TrinityRoadSteps said: BT sport show plenty of college football too. Currently showing Florida@South Carolina and Oklahoma State@Iowa State. Later tonight is Iowa@Wisconsin if you want to see Jump Around live! Georgia@Auburn which should be a cracker and in the early hours Notre Dame@Miami I'm flicking between the two BT games . Pretty lucky to get UF and Rudolph together on my telly games. (I'm watching Arkansas v LSU on the tablet) Guice is bloody good. Edited November 11, 2017 by Brumerican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) I'm sticking with Rudolph / 21-21 with 12 minutes left of the 3rd quarter. Very entertaining game. Edited November 11, 2017 by Brumerican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I will watch the Georgia Auburn game later. Only been to one college game. Way back in 2004 at the old Citrus bowl in Orlando. UCF v Northern Illinois. I've sort of followed the ups and downs of UCF since. Definitely an up year this year! Am hoping to get to a big game next year as a really big game is on bucket list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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