Ongoing Discussion Thread #30
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Is there 15,000 seats still available?
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That's for the season opener or are those season tickets available?
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There are approx. 15,000 tickets left for the Samford game
However, FSU athletics is expecting significantly less than 69,000 at the game due to season ticket holders not showing up. A very large number of season ticket holders said, when contacted by FSU, that they would be skipping Samford and going to BYU instead.
If you have season tickets, and do not plan to attend the Samford game, please give away your tickets for that game. Make sure someone gets in your seat, or it could create a very bad image for Jimbo’s first game as HC when highlights, etc are showcased on ESPN and in Seminole history for years to come.
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by basaltrock on Aug 29, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well I'm a Booster but not a season ticket holder and I won't be attending this game or any home game this season.
At this point I couldn’t care less about 70K or 80K attendance. Just win. All the optimism in the world isn’t going to change the fact we haven’t been very good for the past 4 years and our final 2 home games of 2009, both against conference opponents, we only SOLD 67K/game (can only imagine how many actually showed up). If we do that against a scrub Samford then, by comparison, we did quite well. It’s not like we sold out our first game of the season/home opener vs our arch rival Miami last year either.
Yes, it’d be great to have a packed house to start Fisher’s tenure, but I don’t think it’s a bad reflection on Jimbo or the fans. It’s simply a reflection of the current and recent past state of the program.
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Bull!
Any FSU fans, alumni etc. who live w/in 3 hrs of Doak should be there. Do you know how frustrating it is to live 8 hrs away and hear this crap? Give Jimbo some support. He’s working his butt off to deliver a quality product. So is his staff and lets not forget about the players. Un effin believable if we dont put 80,000 asses in those seats.
......and let the paramedics sort 'em out!
What "crap"?
There aren’t a ton of FSU fans/alumni/Boosters/etc. that live within 3 hours. Orlando’s 4 hours away. Tampa/St. Pete are 4.5+. Literally like 80%+ of Florida’s population lives greater than 4 hours away. Over a third lives at least 6 hours away.
So I’m assuming you go to all the games despite living 8 hours away?
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
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by tricknole on Aug 29, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You know i dont,im in N.C.
Not trying to attack you personally. Just envious of those who are in range to make it a comfortable weekend trip yet opt not to.
We’re about to witness the rebirth of FSU football. No matter how inconsequential Samford might seem this is a milestone in FSU history. The dawn of a new era where accountability,intelligence and discipline should all blend together creating something more exciting than we’ve seen in a decade.
......and let the paramedics sort 'em out!
The only reason I asked is because
Charlotte, according to Google Maps is 8:12 from Doak Campbell. Miami is 7:48.
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8:04 and 493 miles is what Google's telling me from my address in west Miami to Doak Campbell Stadium.
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
I hate that drive....I've seen too many car accidents
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 31, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Took me 40 minutes just to drive 5 miles to campus this morning...
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I used to hate it when school was
first back in session…. especially with that first day attendance policy
I agree 100%
This might offend some people and Im sorry to say this but that sort of attitude is exactly what has turned FSU into what it is now. Complacent. Do you think Alabama had 15,000 seats available when Nick Saban took over the reigns after all of the violations and post season bans that program went through. No! Absolutely NOT! The stadium was sold out for his first game and look where they are now. (Not to say thats the only reason but fan support is one of the most crucial elements of an elite program) Every single fan affiliated with FSU should make it a top priority to attend the Samford game. Our players and coaches have been working their a**es off to bring us back and we as fans should show our renewed faith and support, and make a statement out of it. We should be their screaming at the top of our lungs for them and when Jimbo comes out of that tunnel the stadium should erupt with a roar that will set car alarms off. We need teams to FEAR coming into our house once again and we want recruits to feel proud to say they are Seminoles. If you cant make it for serious reasons then by all means thats understandable but to use that reasoning and think it is acceptable to miss this game is embarrassing to say the least. I feel sorry for you, booster or not.
by FS4Nole on Aug 29, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The two scenarios aren't at least a little bit different?
The economy was still strong when Saban started at Alabama. Alabama and many SEC schools’ rabidness is unique due to most of the states not having any professional sports franchises. And Tuscaloosa is pretty much in the middle of the state, no more than 3.5-4 hours away from ANY border.
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of course
their slightly different. However it’s still an extremely valid point nevertheless. Not to mention you also said you wont be attending a SINGLE game this season… Not a single one??? We could probably go back and forth on this all day but the fact of the matter is its only my opinion. You can take it for what its worth and ill leave it at that.
Nope, not a single one.
Not home at least. I’m in Miami. I’m in grad school. I’m not going to Tallahassee. Sorry.
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wow sounds like your trying to make a point..
congrats, would you like a cookie? You’re in grad school, so what. I’m also in graduate school, up at Boston University for my MBA, and i’m a booster myself. Stop making excuses. At least come to a game or two. I just graduated in may this year, suffice to say i’ve been through some of the worst years here at FSU, but i’m still committed. I’m sorry if this is sounding a bit belligerent but I’m so tired of this attitude of “win and Ill show my support.” Correct me if i’m wrong but isn’t this what we call bandwagon fans…
by FS4Nole on Aug 30, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah, not a bandwagon fan.
You can keep your cookie.
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Can I have it?
Grace I call Your name, Oh won’t Your smile fall over me, I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees, Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace
-Phil Wickham
Lol, by all means.
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How about everyone just do what they can and support in whatever way possible
For the record I am not going to Samford or BYU because I will be vacationing with my wife but I am going to Raleigh and Miami away and attending the rest of the home games except UF. Before I get called a traitor, I actually have to spend Thanksgiving weekend with my wife’s family. Please forgive me. This is what I can do but I don’t judge or question anyone else. I too was a student and grad student and I understand the rigor and attention and brokeness it requires which is what I think tricknole was saying. Not that he’s a badass for being in grad school.
by TampaLawNole on Aug 30, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Just graduated from BU
Enjoy it man, the Business school library is amazing, especially compared to that hole they call the law school library.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
oh and BTW
Tennessee – Titans
Gaytors – Ummm Heat, Dolphins, Marlins, Panthers,
LSU – Saint, Hornets
Gamecocks – Carolina Panthers
just to name a few…besides I dont really see how " not having any professional sports franchises" should make a difference. Many people go to both pro and college games even in states that do have both.
Its more so about casual fans in Florida
Those other states you are referring to in the SEC, most don’t have in state competitors like Florida. Football is king here. FSU, UF, MIA, UCF, USF, FAU, FIU. You show me a state with more D1 football schools. Louisiana has ONE football school (Tulane…no) and its 2 hrs from New Orleans. TN is the only one in a small state, Vandy doesn’t count. UF is winning right now so they put more casual fans out there and location IS a factor. 2hrs from Orlando, JAX, Tampa is much better than 2hrs from JAX, Gainesville and DeFuniak Springs. You can’t tell me that when it takes an equal amount of time to drive from Miami to Tally as Tampa to Charleston, SC its not a factor. Also, Florida is full of transient bandwagon fans whether its pro or college and whoever is winning looks like they have more fans. This has been beaten to death and are not excuses but reality whether or not you approve. WIN and people will come.
by TampaLawNole on Aug 30, 2010 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions
the "snow birds"
really hurt the attendance of all sports in florida. Everybody already has their own team to root for. Go to a magic game against Boston. The arena will be 1/2 green. It’s sickening, but something we always are gonna deal with.
Luckily, college football doesn’t really have those problems (especially for us). I wonder what % of FSU graduates remain in Florida after graduation. I always see emails/websites/fanshots from the Seminole Club of Boston/Virginia/Arizona/etc so I’d imagine that a good portion of graduates leave the south.
snowbirds
help the Rays attendance, but not the support to my dismay.
Good points.
by LincolnHighNole on Aug 31, 2010 6:40 AM EDT up reply actions
What real fan lives in Florida and doesn't attend one home game this year.
I live out of state and will attend 3 games at home and 1 road game. Trick you can’t just complain about FSU and then when they make changes fail to support them. I understand not attending the Samford game, but to not attend any games when living in Florida is pretty weak.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
fans that have no $$$
thank god i’m a student. I’m too poor to afford tickets.
Just got an email, student tickets to the away OK game are $87. Outrageous!
And trick did say he was a booster
But its just that his initial rant came off as that of a grumpy old man. To say, with emphasis, that you are NEVER going to a game? I just wanna say grow up and quit talking in absolutes.
by freshcollegeboy on Aug 30, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Yikes, grow up?
I’m not attending any home game this season. Period. It’s not in my budget and even if I could afford it financially, I don’t think I could afford to lose a whole weekend in Tallahassee. Sorry. I didn’t capitalize any of the words where I said I wasn’t going to a game this season, either. I think you guys read into it all this “grumpiness”.
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just read you're ealier reply
Didn’t realize you were in Miami, for some reason I got that you were near tally or a couple hour drive at the most.
if you lived in Quincy you would be a grumpy old man.
please accept my apologies for my ignorance. :)
by freshcollegeboy on Aug 30, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It's cool.
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$87 - That's two kegs!
Seriously, I don’t think the away games are subsidized for students. $87 is the face value.
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by SeminoleMike on Aug 30, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Student tix
Got an email saying there was no student lottery required for the Samford game. I was hoping for a full student section for Jimbo’s first game. Instead people watching at home will see the embarrassingly empty end zone again.
by TylerNole on Aug 30, 2010 3:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
it will fill up later
people get confused about the signup process every year
That's True
I remember my freshman year when they did block seating. It was horribly confusing. I’m excited to be back in Doak but I hope the scheduling of noon games end soon. I remember people passing out last year. Beer and the heat do not mix.
by TylerNole on Aug 30, 2010 3:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I do support FSU.
I’m a Booster. I don’t give $5,000/year but I give. I donate an equal amount to the FSU Foundation (academics). I find it hilarious that my loyalty/fandom/whatever is being called into question.
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I can't speak for anyone but myself
but I assume people were under the impression that you were in the area, had the ability to go, but were choosing not to.
That clearly is not the situation.
by freshcollegeboy on Aug 30, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah tricknole sorry for the short answer from me
I assumed like freshcollegeboy that you were closer to T-town and were acting a bit non-chalant about going. I still do believe though that if you are a fan of FSU and live in-state you should try and go to one game a year. Heck this is Ponder’s last year and Jimbo’s first so going to a game this year should be good. Lots of good home games as well this year including Florida, BC, Clemson, and North Carolina. I admit the NC game has lost some of it’s allure, but all of the games will have an impact on how well our season goes.
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Is Miami considered "in-state"?
I always considered it part of Puerto Rico
by freshcollegeboy on Aug 31, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Theres not that many puerto ricans in Miami
so yeah….
FSU
by DS_fear_the_spear on Aug 31, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely Florida but it's not considered part of "the South", imo.
Maybe you meant Cubans? There are types from all Central and Latin American countries though.
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Make it Orlando
And I agree 100%
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by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions
What would you consider central Florida south of Orlando down to Lake O?
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Lake O is perfect
You could actually split it in half, since like four counties intersect in the middle. And most importantly, Palm Beach Co line starts.
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by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
But would you consider that "the South"?
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"Correct, Sir Trick."
I'm not talking about Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach.
If you draw a line from Bartow to Okeechobee to La Belle to Arcadia and back to Bartow. The rough area within those borders. Nothing at all to do with “South Florida” at all even though it’s in the southern half of the state. Much like I’d never call Fort Myers/Cape Coral and Naples part of South Florida even though its the same latitude as WPB down to FtL.
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
ya, theres only a few pockets that are actually "south florida"
like Dade and Broward Counties
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Draw a line from Tampa, through Orlando, and down to WPB.
Everything on that line, or within 20 miles of the coast below it, is Florida.
The rest is Georgia or (west of Tallahassee) Alabama.
I have either lived or played football (or both) in Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Brevard, Jax, South Florida, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee…….I speak from experience.
Oderint Dum Metuant
So what is the area within that line and further than 20 miles from the coast?
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
I consider Naples/Ft. Myers South Florida as well
What do I consider the middle…unsettled. Get back to me in 20 years, when it will definitely be South Florida.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I call it SW FL because it's not at all like SE/S FL, imo.
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
ON that line (Tampa/Orlando) is Florida
More then 20 miles from the coast?? You’re probably sporting Confederate gear….
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miami is not even in country
now located in north Cuba
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by Rudy Stivers on Sep 1, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
You're definitely thinking about Orlando
Miami is Havana 2.0
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Sep 1, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I won't tell anyone how to spend their money and that they shouldn't come to a game. But.
I am also a grad student in Seattle. I am taking out student loans and I am setting away 450$ for plane ticket + game ticket to WF in Sept. Haven’t missed a home game in 3 years but I will this year unfortunately.
Also a booster, I used to drink Latte’s here, about 3-4$ ea. I stopped buying those and bought a french press to make my own coffee coffee @ work, moved by 4$x5days=20$ week, 80$/mo to pay for netflix + booster.
I think anyone can make a couple sacrifices if they want to come to one. They just have to do that on their own and make those decisions. But you have to do that on your own.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
You really wanted to guarantee a W for your trip didn't you?
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Wait, are you coming for WF or not?
I was confused.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Oh I got ya, haven't missed a home game
as in this if the first time you haven’t attended everyone.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Right, I was just responding to your first one
As for WF< i knew I could only make it for 1 game and this one works for other reasons. I have friends in Tally that can take off that specific week and will actually be flying back with me. So good stuff all around.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
Ya I just moved home from Tampa
Games at Doak I attended while in school were USF 2009, Clemson and UF in 2008 and UM in 2007. Not the best record/way to spend money.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
I'm going to be up in Seattle for a few days
any recommendations on bars/restaurants? I’ve got a res at Dahlia Lounge right now. I’m staying in Bellevue right on the water. Thanks.
by TampaLawNole on Aug 31, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
absolutely.
Seattle has a collection of some of the best restaurants that I’ve ever been too.
Expensive Dinner
Daniel’s Broiler – awesome steak place on Lake Union, cheapest steak is 38-40$, tops out around 95$ for surf and turf. We kept our bill around 90$ and it was great.
Sort of Expensive
Olivar (Capitol Hill) – great sorta of french/Mediterranean food. You can get a 3 course meal for 25$, Large plates for $16-$20ish, Small plates for 10-14$. Everyone once in a while, they will roast a goat on the side walk in a box and it is absolutely amazing.
Poppy – Capitol Hill, great modern food, very interesting, about 7 small plates per meal. I think about 16 $, wonderful desert plate.
Lunch – Downtown, Salumi – Chef Mario Bettelli awesome aged meats/sandwhich shop. get there early so there is not a crazy line, and they run out of supplies. I recommend the Pork Cheek sandwich if available. about 6-9$ a sandwich
Breakfast try to get to a Top Pot Cafe; famous for their donuts, which I would say are good. but no reason not to try it.
Theres a bunch more, so many in fact. but these are all the ones on the top of my head that I would rec to anyone.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
Fantastic stuff.
Salumi is definitely on my list. Pork cheek sounds great and I will be around that area tomorrow. Others sound good too. Thanks.
by TampaLawNole on Sep 1, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
and one more
Petite Toullose (I think that’s how you spell it) is a French /Creole bar-restaurant in the downtown/belltown area. It has a wonderful happy hour menu of ~50 items @ ~$5 each. From 4pm to 5:30pm. Before or after that time is their standard menu which is awesome as well but not quite the experience.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
by harper.rb on Sep 1, 2010 7:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Beware of Poppy's
I’ve heard the chef has real hygene issues….and that he wets his pants.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Another Recommendation for Top Pot Donuts....
….comes from Golden Tate.
You can't count FIU and FAU and not count Tulane, ULL, and ULM.
As far as a state with more FBS schools, TExas has 10 (UT, TAMU, Baylor, Tech, TCU, Houston, Rice, SMU, UTEP, North Texas) and has 2 more looking to join FBS (Texas State, UT-San Antonio) while California has just as many as Florida with 7 (Cal, UCLA, USC, SDSU, SJSU, Fresno St., Stanford).
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by geoffissiffoeg on Aug 30, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I was comparing to SEC states because of the constant comparison
I’ve never heard anyone raving about attendance at a Cal Berkley game but since you went there it helps the argument. If CA has the same number of schools playing football in a huge state of 37 million compared to FL with 18 million there are far fewer people per school diluting the fan base. Same with Texas. Ok take out FIU and FAU and there are still more bigtime football schools in FL. That’s about 3.5 million people per school where TN has 6 million people and one bigtim football school, two if you count Vandy but I left out FAU and FIU. Believe me, most people in TN do NOT go to Vandy.
by TampaLawNole on Aug 30, 2010 3:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ohio has Ohio State, Cincinnati, Miami, Ohio, Bowling Green State, Akron and Toledo.
Your point is still valid, just throwing that out there though.
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Damn, forgot Kent State. That's 8 schools.
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I realize there are exceptions
but except for OSU and Cincy the rest have about as much of a draw as FAU/FIU. FSU, UF, UM, USF are in BCS conferences and UCF is almost there. Look in the end, its all about bandwagoners with attendance. No school will have every alum show up at every game. I can’t tell you how many people I went to high school with that went to USF/UCF that now put on UF shirts and say “well my dad (who also didn’t go to UF) rooted for them when I was little so I grew up a fan” or “my girlfriend went to UF (and since UCF blows big ones) so I have to put on UF jerseys and go to their games”. These are the hybrid bandwagoners and they are all over Florida. They just want to desperately cling on to a winner and have no shame kicking their school to the curb for whatever convenient reason until their school is on top. They are the same people who were next to me at the Rays game wearing Red Sox shirts who show up in Rays gear every other game. They are not from Boston and I, for the life of me, don’t get it. But it will happen to FSU too when they start winning. It’s Florida, a lame ass fair-weather sports state all around.
by TampaLawNole on Aug 30, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You didn't really answer his point on distance.
This isn’t Alabama or Georgia. Tuscaloosa is about an hour from Birmingham. UGA about the same from Atlanta.
Even Mobile is a short drive than Tampa-to-Tallahassee.
Tallahassee is 4 hours from the I-4 Corridor, 5 hours from Atlanta, and 7 or 8 hours from the Southeast. You’re asking people to spend hundreds of dollars to come see a meaningless game in a rebuilding season after years of losing.
"Words ought to be a little wild for they are the assault of thought on the unthinking."
- John Maynard Keynes
"We'll be here 'til midnight. We ain't not gonna practice."
- Jimbo Fisher
by Drew J Jones on Aug 30, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Exaclty why I'm going to one FSU game this fall but three Bama games.
I live in Birmingham and it’s more economical to go to Bryant Denny (45 minutes) and boo the Gators than to come to DCS (5-6 hours) to achieve the same end. Don’t get me wrong, I’d rather be in Tally but it’s not feasible. I’ll rest on my booster laurels and see you all when Clemson comes to town.
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 30, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
In fairness, I'm shameful here.
I live in Tally, and I don’t have tickets to anything yet, but only because we just moved from Virginia and we’re kinda broke.
"Words ought to be a little wild for they are the assault of thought on the unthinking."
- John Maynard Keynes
"We'll be here 'til midnight. We ain't not gonna practice."
- Jimbo Fisher
by Drew J Jones on Aug 30, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
...adding:
And no one cares about the Marlins, Heat or Panthers.
"Words ought to be a little wild for they are the assault of thought on the unthinking."
- John Maynard Keynes
"We'll be here 'til midnight. We ain't not gonna practice."
- Jimbo Fisher
by Drew J Jones on Aug 30, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
really???
ill give you marlins and panthers but SIR may I remind you of a trifecta known only as the “Three KIngs” which will be playing together in Miami…
Well, yeah...
…but then everybody loved the Marlins when they bought all the talent and won the Series, too.
Miami isn’t a great non-football sport town, in my experience. The Fins and ’Canes are the only teams with strong, loyal followings.
"Words ought to be a little wild for they are the assault of thought on the unthinking."
- John Maynard Keynes
"We'll be here 'til midnight. We ain't not gonna practice."
- Jimbo Fisher
by Drew J Jones on Aug 30, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't really believe in MLB cinderella stories
The Marlins are the only team to win the WS from the bottom half of the payroll rankings in the last 15 years. They were 25th in 2003 if I remember correctly.
In half the last 15 years, the WS has been won by the #1 or #2 highest spending team. (yankees or red sox)
In nine of the last 15 years, the WS has been won by teams in the top 5 of payroll.
Baseball has changed a lot since the 94 strike. Im sure there are others here who know a lot more about it than I do.
Im not saying its fact that cheap teams don’t go all the way, but I think its fair to say major league success is inclined towards the rich teams.
noles, marlins, phins
by NorthernHaze on Sep 5, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Kentucky (unless you want to count the Reds and Bengals since you counted the Panthers for South Carolina).
I wasn’t counting South Carolina, so my statement held true at 5 out of 9 states without pro sports teams and 7 of 12 schools without pro sports teams in their state.
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Alabama can draw off of B-ham which is less than 45 minutes away and ANYONE in the state can be there in less than hours.
It’s different
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Well I'm going to this game
But I can’t brag and say it’s in response to the surplus of empty seats. It turns out this game is on a 3 day weekend for me, which makes flying to Florida much easier to fit it. I’ve had these plans now for a few months. Regardless I hope we fill these seats up this week!
Gotta rec that
I think the Boosters have a mechanism to donate tickets you can’t use also. They go to local youth groups.
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by SeminoleMike on Aug 30, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone know if the Sept. 4th game is going to be on the internet anywhere?
I can’t afford cable, and right now my TV just isn’t working at all.
2010 ~ The Year of the Spear
Won't it be on ESPN3?
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
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I checked their "upcoming" schedule and I didn't see it.
They have Miami (Ohio) vs. Florida, of course.
2010 ~ The Year of the Spear
Check the site on gameday.
Sometimes they’ll add games…
Otherwise check Justintv. They’ve gotten very adept at shutting down feeds, but maybe you’ll get lucky.
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I believe its not on ESPN 3 because its on ESPN U.
I could be wrong.
Grace I call Your name, Oh won’t Your smile fall over me, I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees, Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace
-Phil Wickham
That's never stopped anything.
They put games on ESPN and ABC on ESPN3
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by geoffissiffoeg on Aug 29, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't know about this year
but last year if the game was on ESPNU (as FSUvaFan mentioned) that meant the game wasn’t on espn3.com (360 last year).
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi
"We'll win games with talent, we'll win championships with character." Jimbo Fisher
Yeah, it looks like ESPNU games are not on ESPN3
But ESPN game are. Grrr.
2010 ~ The Year of the Spear
They put the ESPNU high school football games on ESPN3.
Hopefully they’ll do the same with college games.
Also
http://www.tomahawknation.com/2010/8/28/1655344/trying-to-watch-the-games-this
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JustinTV
It worked pretty well for me last year but sometimes it will just cut off in the middle of a game.
Don't miss the new best selling books by the Bowden clan
Just One Star Player And One Big Play Away Forever…By Bobby Bowden
Burned In Effigy By Classless WVU Fans...By Ann Bowden
Just Pay The Man.....By Terry Bowden
They Dared To Fire Our Arses....By Burning Ann
Purple Haze, Prozac, Geritol, Senility, Back Stabbing And Losing…By Ann Bowden
Watched the whole BYU game that way last year...thankfully Directv has made nice with VS. now.
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
Oh good.
Many people will be happy about this.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Randy Couture F'd James Toney UP
Toney walked into the octagon and literally just fell down like the out of shape “athlete” he is. He looked the black version of butterbean.
We all knew that was goign to happen. 7 months of grappling will not prepare you for a match against someone who’s been grappling his whole life, literally.
this
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by Kelvin Hunt on Aug 30, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
And to think his fight-of-choice was Brock Lesner
That would have been FUGLY…..Brock is a better wrestler then Couture while being way stronger and a harder puncher.
On the plus side….Tony could have stayed as fat as he wanted.
Talk shit, show up fat, get choked out very quickly, collect $750,000 in a very boring “Main Event”………sound like a plan!!
Oderint Dum Metuant
Anyone that plays golf
interested in playing in a charity golf tournament October 25th at Tampa Palms to benefit Moffitt let me know and I can send a flyer and registration form. $500 per foursome gets all fees, lunch and beers will be super cheap. The Bucs cheerleaders will be there and maybe some former Bucs. Lots of giveaways, contests and raffle prizes too. Not sure if I’m allowed to do a Fanpost for this but if I can I will. Someone please advise. Just trying to get the word out there to raise money for cancer research.
by TampaLawNole on Aug 29, 2010 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
Where it says "School", type in the name of the school, like Plant or Dwyer or Lowndes.
http://prepsreport.com/MediaPlayers/School.html
I know it works for basically every Florida HS and the few Georgia HS I’ve tried.
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What player are you looking for?
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Not really any one player in particular.
Just looking for a site that I can rely on to look up players. Although I would like to get some film on Jermauria Rasco
Some Rasco film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMiIUUSoLWE
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/player/videos?id=98696&slug=jermauria-rasco&action=upsell&appRedirect=http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/player/videos%3fid%3d98696%26_slug_%3djermauria-rasco
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
The Canes are going down again
Former booster and now convict writing a tell all book from jail.
Don't miss the new best selling books by the Bowden clan
Just One Star Player And One Big Play Away Forever…By Bobby Bowden
Burned In Effigy By Classless WVU Fans...By Ann Bowden
Just Pay The Man.....By Terry Bowden
They Dared To Fire Our Arses....By Burning Ann
Purple Haze, Prozac, Geritol, Senility, Back Stabbing And Losing…By Ann Bowden
Would go, but...
I have to work. Sadness. I will be going to some game this year, but I’m in retail, and sometimes it’s just not possible.
Jadeveon Clowney
Is an absolute Monster, his team played on ESPNU, and he had 9 tackles and 2 sacks, be he was an absolute terror, the guy could not be blocked by anyone, would love to have him on the D-line even though there is little chance of that happening
Is TN running a pick 'em pool this season?
Accountabilty is back in Tallahassee....
by TLHWG on Aug 29, 2010 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I was wondering the same thing. I hope so!
I would start one but I can’t remember what the site was we used last year, I don’t want to use ESPN, their games selection sucks.
by NationWideNole on Aug 31, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
3 seniors on offense, 3 seniors on defense
We have been young for awhile now and we are still young. Now Fisher is going to play Freshman-we are going to be even younger in reality.
Question
With Stoops being the new DC…I wonder if opposing teams look at the FSU defense with a bit of curiosity/don’t know what to expect….or can they just look at what he did at Arizona and get a pretty good feel for it….do we have the athletes/discipline in such a short time span to give opposing offenses like Miami problems? I’d imagine by the time we play Miami….the defense should perform more consistenly than early on…?
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yea
but practice against your own is different than real game speed against actual opponents as well.
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They're going to be watching Zona film I'd imagine
and maybe a small amount of ECU to get an idea of what Hudson teaches the LBs, but mostly Zona.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
They will pick up on 90% from Sheme Arizona film. May have a few wrinkles they don't expect...the tough part...
will be scouting players… they really will only have one game film to scout the week before. Most of the kids on D are brand new or were used in completely differnet ways before now.
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
Anybody have any experience, or know anyone that has used the family zone sections?
I’m looking to buy 4 sets of season tickets (2 small kids), so I was considering this option, but it looks like it will be surrounded by Gators in november, and this does not please me ;)
just looking for opinions of viewing the game from there, is it recommended, etc...
You would think at some point that someone in the ticket office would have the authority to negotiate a little…“OK, if you’re going to buy 4 then we can move you to one of the other 8 thousand empty seats…”
Did Anyone catch Ponder on CFN -
Who’s hot / Who’s not?
Ponder #6 on the hot list – eventhough they have a picture of Weatherford labled as CP7.
Breakout? lol
His stats though 9 games was better than some who played all 12.
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by geoffissiffoeg on Aug 30, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
6. Florida State QB Christian Ponder
Ever since recovering from last season’s injury to his throwing shoulder, Ponder has been chugging like a freight train toward a breakout senior year. He’s in fantastic shape and is constantly evolving with his instincts for the position
Question on Tickets
I am a FSU alum (2005), My gf is a student at FSU and will get her tix from the student quota, I am planning to buy one- but I want to make sure we are sitting together. Is it possible for me to buy a single ticket and sit with her or will I need a student ticket?
for this game you can sneak in with her
for the future ask her to buy a guest pass for $50 during the online signup to sit in the student section.
Sneak in?
Are you implying I need to buy my own ticket and go with her or ask her to get me a student ticket?
For the UM game last year
I got 3 tickets by their fans and then just went straight into the student section.. No questions asked or anything.. Just get into the game early enough
No fat chicks
Thanks Guys!
I bought the ticket anyways from the FSU ticket office!
I didnt want to get there and not be able to get in which would have sucked, I will see how it goes this time and might use the student ticket for the other games.
Yeah
just keep scalping tickets or whatever. The student section is first come first serve. It is on the hot sunny side but if you get there early enough and don’t mind the heat you can get really good seats together. Really wish they did this for students when I was in school. Instead, Lame sorority and frat kids would get HUGE blocks of good seats, get there late, leave early and I was stuck on the 80th row. If it was first come/first serve when I was there? 3rd row every time.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 30, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
and not for nothing
but the student section is pretty good for the view too…. and not necc of the football field.
He's currently working on getting the field ready for the season, with his horse and plow.
He even cultivated a section of sweet corn near the student’s endoze.
Grace I call Your name, Oh won’t Your smile fall over me, I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees, Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace
-Phil Wickham
by FSUvaFan on Aug 30, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not so good at expressing humor over the internet...
Grace I call Your name, Oh won’t Your smile fall over me, I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees, Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace
-Phil Wickham
Recruiting Checklist
1. Grown-Ass Men………………………………….. Check
2. Cold-Blooded Sausage Makers…………. Not Yet
"Ankle disloacation"?
Dude snapped his leg in half…
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FSU v. Samford
Too geeked up to wait for the game preview thread, so I’m stealing this from written article by Seminole Booster Prez Charlie Barnes. I knew some of this info, but the Bobby at Doak, POY and scoring facts were news to me.
For FSU, it all comes full circle:
Garnet) FSU’s first game against Samford was in 1950, where Samford’s quarterback Bobby Bowden played the same day that Doak Campbell Stadium opened.
Gold) Bowden was named Samford’s coach in 1959, then went to FSU in 1962
CP7) Freshman QB Jimbo Fisher’s first collegiate game was against Samford, where he and coach Terry Bowden won 82-9. Fisher went on to lead the nation in scoring and yardage
Chollie) Terry Bowden moved on to coach Samford and was joined by transfer Jimbo Fisher. Fisher was named national player of the year in 1987
Pooh Bear) Jimbo Fisher began coaching as Samford’s offensive coordinator in 1991
Renegade) His first game as a player was against Samford, his first game as a football coach was at Samford, and his first game as head coach of FSU is against Samford
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Aug 31, 2010 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
So what other games are people watching this weekend?
I don’t know about y’all, but by the time Labor Day weekend rolls around, I am so into football withdrawal that I will watch just about anything. Anyone planning on keeping an eye on Miami or South Florida? Or maybe watching ’Bama or Ohio State?
2010 ~ The Year of the Spear
That's just normal! If you're not watching at least 10 games each Saturday your not a real CFB fan.!
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
Oh yeah
My list just over 10. Like 10.5-11. I am a real CFB fan. Note: I have no kids or wife, making it much easier to watch a ridiculous amount of football. HAHA. Wait or is that a sad HAHA…whatever. FOOTBALLL!!!!!!!!
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by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
meh put some cartoons on and send your wife shopping!
Actually it helps that my wife will watch most of those 10 games with me.
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
How much football
you like to watch. Now included in the 10 (or however many) levels of compatibility for Match.com! I don’t know if they have that, but if they don’t, they should seriously think about adding it.
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by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
no doubt my marriage simply wouldn't work! I also question marriages of split fan bases
A. they are not realy good fans of said rivalry.
OR
2. their in a marriage that’s bad.
OR
D. they lost a bet on game day once upon a time.
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
clarify Split I mean one bama one auburn fan etc. "house divided" is total bull.
where are these peoples life priorities?
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
Just had a buddy marry a Gate
I told him and the rest he’s the last one I’m letting that happen with.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Ha I recently sent this to an Auburn Freind who married a Bama Grad..
“John, It’s time to man up. You’ve gotta bumpe [her] off. or get a divorce. If not for yourself do it for the kids. Do you really want Nick Saban to be their role modle?”
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
My list.
Thursday
FAMU/Miami – is this even on tv? lol
Pitt/Utah – just something to watch
USC/Hawai’i – enjoy your last non-crappy season in a while Trojans
Saturday
Samford/FSU – if this is the only game I see it would still be a good weekend of CFB, none of these matchups are too thrilling
LSU/UNC – a coach in free fall vs a program in free fall, definitely interesting
UK/UL – sister’s a UK alum
Texas/Rice – if nothing better’s on
OR State/TCU – could be a good game
UConn/Michigan – UConn’s not bad…but, mostly want to see if Michigan shats themselves again
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
UConn is going to win that game
they should make a run for BE champion
It will be his last year in Ann Arbor if they don't beat UConn.
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
lotta experts picking UConn
they got a pretty good D. and a legit RB
I played at the rival HS of Todman (the RB).
He’s legit for sure
>>>-----------;;;-->CP7 for Heisman>>>-----------;;;-->
EVERYONE IS ON UCONN.....
Their front 7 weighs 1693 Lbs and they start 3 freshmen d-backs. Chatted with Fezzik and he said lay-off. I happen to think first one to 31 wins. Played the over.
According to their rivals page
They come in right at 1800. Granted they have one very small DE and one very small LB, and their SDE is a little undersized, but one of their LBs is 260 (more than one of their DEs).
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
It was updated 9/1
I guess I was looking at the spring depth chart – so i’ll switch to this approach:
Those fat lards can’t catch shoelace.
Did any of you guys see Denard Robinson play in high school? How real was his offer from Florida (no qb, right?)
I bet UConn too
Also, its Tx Tch-Rice, not UT
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by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
No it's Texas vs Rice. It's Texas Tech vs SMU.
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Der, me stuped
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by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pulling for June Jones and SMU, fwiw.
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Going to be hard
to watch those games you list. They are just warm ups. Hard to get a feel for any of those teams. Doesn’t mean I’m not hoping for a Rattler miracle. STRIKE’em Rattlers!
Marshall@Ohio St might be worth taking a look at until it reaches the second quarter. If you have Versus, definitely check out PItt@Utah. Could be an exciting game. Then of course Southern Miss@South Carolina. Those two games make for a decent Thursday intro to the season. The late game being USC@Hawaii. Maybe Kiffykens entire team implodes. If it does, I will fall asleep with a smile on my face.
Friday, ‘Zona@Toledo? Eh maybe. See how bad ’Zona does without their D coordinator. Villanova@Temple, mmm only if I’m really bored and want to watch football while I drink (good possibility of this).
Saturday things get really good of course. Might have the PC running (ESPN 3) to see if Virginia loses to Richmond just for fun. Then you have the ones that are must watch of course, OSU@TCU and LSU@UNC. The LSU@UNC game of course, to me getting, less interesting because of the uncertainty for players.
Sunday’s games, see Villanova@Temple
Monday. Oh dear sweet Monday. Get warmed up with a chance to see a conference foe face a decent team with Navy@Maryland. Then the best for last, Boise St@Virginia Tech. Don’t think I will have ever rooted as hard for VT as I will be in this game.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
September 11 Line up is sick......!
Saturday, September 11th
Georgia at South Carolina 11:00 a.m. (ESPN or ESPN2) (HD)
Georgia Tech at Kansas 11:00 a.m. FSN (HD)
Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State (Detroit) 11:00 a.m. ESPNU (HD)
South Florida at Florida 11:21 a.m. SEC Network / ESPN-GP
Colorado at California 2:30 p.m. FSN (HD) / CSNB
Florida State at Oklahoma 2:30 p.m. ABC / ESPN2 *7
Iowa State at Iowa 2:30 p.m. ABC / ESPN2 *7
Michigan at Notre Dame 2:30 p.m. NBC (HD)
Miami at Ohio State 2:40 p.m. ESPN (HD) / ESPN 3D
BYU at Air Force 3:00 p.m. Versus (HD)
LSU at Vanderbilt 6:00 p.m. ESPNU (HD)
Oregon at Tennessee 6:00 p.m. ESPN2 (HD)
Penn State at Alabama 6:00 p.m. ESPN (HD)
Syracuse at Washington 6:00 p.m. FSNW / FCSA (cable)
North Carolina State at Central Florida 6:30 p.m. CBSC (HD)
Rutgers at Florida International 7:00 p.m. SNY / ESPN-GP / ERTV (cable)
Colorado State at Nevada 9:30 p.m. ESPNU (HD)
Stanford at UCLA 9:30 p.m. ESPN (HD)
Virginia at USC 9:30 p.m. FSN (HD)
I know...how do you not just lock yourself in some Game Plan Sports Pack bunnker and go blind?
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
Was going to do a 9/11 line up
but started having convulsions looking at it…
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah....
It’s hard to work when you look at the schedules. The thing about the 11th is that we also have the NFL Sunday and double header with Ravens-Jets Monday.
The bad part is that I remember sending emails saying 175 days to kick-off. Now we’re at 54 hours. Once it starts it seems like the 2nd week in December comes so fast. After the NFL Playoffs it’s withdrawl and depression.
Please
no mention of withdrawal and depression. Let me ride the high as long as possible!
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Always have recruiting to help you out of the depression or make it worse...LOL
FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
Only 6 of those interest me.
USF/UF
FSU/OU
UM/ND
UM/OSU
PSU/Bama
Rutgers/FIU (only because I may go to it, free tickets, before anyone jumps on me for not going to FSU games, asses :D)
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by tricknole on Aug 31, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
“Rutgers/FIU (only because I may go to it, free tickets, before anyone jumps on me for not going to FSU games, asses :D)”
For being prepared.
FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
Im going to the VT vs Boise State game.
Grace I call Your name, Oh won’t Your smile fall over me, I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees, Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace
-Phil Wickham
For what it's worth...
Bobby Bowden is going to be on Jim Rome’s radio show today in the 1:00-2:00 hour (Eastern time)
Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.
by mmmCheese on Aug 31, 2010 12:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bobby said he didn't want 50 more years...
He didn’t want 5 more years.
He wanted 1 more year after 33 winning seasons, and he couldn’t even get that.
He got 9 more years than he deserved after hiring Jeffy.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Yes ----
and Rome just got a text…..
“HELL YES BOBBY DESERVED ANOTHER YEAR!”
signed -
Urban Meyer.
Hahahahahaha.
by vegasnole on Aug 31, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank god someone said it.
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
I called in and was on hold for 20 minutes.
J Stu said he liked my take, but they didn’t have time for a phone call because of the Dooley interview.
So close…
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
Nice....
keep trying. we need a voice of reason on the airwaves…
I'm a religious Rome listener.
I’ve been listening for 10+ years, and have only had ONE email read on the air, and it was because I sucked up about an Andre Wadsworth interview that was actually pretty pedestrian.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
Breaking News!
I know a few of you guys play Xbox. It looks like Microsoft is upping the fee for Xbox Live to $60. They’re also talking about adding ESPN streaming which I’m guessing is gonna be ESPN 3 which would actually be really cool.
The Funk Phenomenon.
You would think they would have this
going before November but from what I’ve read that is the current launch time.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
College football is their big ticket item for the November ESPN3 on Xbox launch...
NFL is being completely left off the table, but this set-up guarantees that I’m never buying cable again.
ESPN3 + Netflix + Xbox = Caveman’s Rooftop Lounge is complete
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 31, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't watched anything other than Netflix since I got my 360 a few months ago.
The Funk Phenomenon.
Dexter, Rescue Me, The Tudors (My girlfriend friggin loves it), 30 Rock, Arrested Development, NipTuck
and then every single PBS Frontline Documentary of the last ten years….I’ve got rabbit ears on my HD sets for the major Networks, but be damned if I ever purchase cable again.
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 31, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i have so many movies in my que that i will never be able to watch
unless modern science will alow me to live untill im 300
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same....I make it a chore to watch something on my queue that I've never seen before
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Sep 1, 2010 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I used to do that more.
Then I had The Diving Bell and the Butterfly for about 7 months. I finally gave up and sent it back.
The Funk Phenomenon.
Frontline
Interesting. I’mma gets on that.
Football and Frontline. TN, you never cease to amaze me.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Aug 31, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately you have to have
cable, a specific kind of cable like comcast for it to work on your XBOX. Just having xbox live doesn’t mean it will work on your 360. Plus it is only ESPN 3 content. So that means you will only have access to those games they put on there, not the entire family of networks. So you get small games, almost none are the big ticket games.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
BCS college football and the Barclays League in England are their bell cows
Im happy with those options
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Sep 1, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
i got the same notification
is that the ESPN service theyre talking about? that sounds pretty cool
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I saw it today in Variety.
I’m honestly not sure what Streaming service they’re talking about but I would imagine it’s that just because I don’t know of another ESPN streaming service.
The Funk Phenomenon.
perhaps ESPN8
The Ocho has a Field & Stream show, maybe thats the streaming theyre talking about?
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No offense wildabeast but that news broke at E3 back in June.
ESPN was all over Microsoft’s jock and a completely overlooked press release by M$ mentioned something about higher subscription fee for “new” features. Thirteen month subscription for $60 isn’t gonna break the bank though.
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 31, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
it was just announced from microsoft though
i got an xbox live email this morning, no offense
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cool...haven't checked my e-mail
Did they set a firm date for the ESPN3 launch or the subscription fee increase?
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 31, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Screw subscription fees
Just buy this. One time cost and you can stream all kinds of stuff. I use this to stream ESPN360 on my flat screen with my PS3. Not worth getting though unless you have a cable internet connection. Quality suffers without it.
http://www.playon.tv/index.php
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
Didn't get a chance to go to E3.
Did try to get into a E3 party though. With no luck.
The Funk Phenomenon.
surprise surprise, the only set date is Nov 1, when prices will increase
no word on when the new services will start. heres a description of each
With ESPN on Xbox LIVE, you can stream and watch over 3,500 live and on-demand sporting events plus highlights.*
• Video Kinect allows you to chat with family and friends on the big screen, right from the comfort of your living room—no headset or controller required.
• With Hulu Plus on Xbox LIVE you will be able to enjoy a customized Hulu Plus experience that will include Kinect navigation and Xbox LIVE Parties
- ESPN on Xbox LIVE provides great content from ESPN3.com and ESPN.com. For access to ESPN3.com content, including live sports, you must have an ESPN3 affiliated broadband provider. See ESPN3.com for details and providers.
so pretty much, if you cant get ESPN3 on your computer now, you wont be able to get it on xbox live, so im SOL =(
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That sucks dude....what ISP do you have?
I really couldn’t care less about Kinect and Hulu. Notice how it says Hulu Plus….I’m pretty sure thats the paid Hulu service.
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 31, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
well as i remember, they do it by service provider, and if you dont have one of the providers youre kinda screwed
maybe theres a way around it but i didnt really investigate it
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good luck.... my man cave will be complete come November
Did you ever even play the game? I guarantee I can coach my Little League team to beat yours 10 times out of 10.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 31, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
my god.
so lame.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 31, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha!
That is one of the worst things I’ve seen.
Non Mollare, non mai mollare!
ItaliaNole A.K.A. SavvysNole
Doesn't seem thaaaat bad.
I mean what do they say about the CP7 site. It’s all lame if you take you garnet colored glasses off.
The Funk Phenomenon.
no no no
Did you watch that video!? They tried to play off the “most interesting man in the world”. It was terrible. We don’t have athletes trying to act on CP7forheisman.com.
It’s fine they made a website, but that video is a atrocious.
by NolenRyan on Sep 1, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So atrocious you had to wind up for it: a atrocious? lol
And I love those Dos Equis commercials. But that GT thing was ghey.
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Alabama's Ingram goes down with knee injury and won't play opener.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5515780
Ponder is probably now pulling for Locker to pull a hamstring.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
Really?
I think Locker wins the Heisman this year, especially if he gets past Nebraska. Pryor is the sexy pick for the award, but I think he is over rated and will stumble in the regular season.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
Jake locker will have the same problem
Ponder will have. Total wins.
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by onebarrelrum on Sep 1, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I think they have the same record at the end of the year,
but Locker will have better numbers. They both have to survive the first half of their schedule, but I think the Pac-10 is down this year and Washington could surprise some people. At this point in the season though it’s pointless to guess…..although we should know who is going to win by week 8 of the season. Ingram going down doesn’t hurt Ponder’s chances and we need some of the front runners to stumble for him to have any possibility of being invited to New York.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
I don't think the front runners need to stumble for CP7 to get to NY
Here’s what I think has to happen:
A) CP7 plays all 12 ( if he does, his numbers will rival any QB playing a legit sched)
2) The defense improves and doesn’t lose us games
D) CP7 has great games against OU, Clem, Miami, Florida
Coley) Finish 9-3 or better
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Sep 1, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
A) CP7 plays all 12 ( if he does, his numbers will rival any QB playing a legit sched)
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
Emphasis on left sched
Some of the worse defenses in the FBS are in the WAC.
by osceolafan2.0 on Sep 1, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly.
If he gets Heisman run, the award will lose even more credibility. I don’t care if he throws for 300yds and 4 TD’s against VT
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I agree
He will have 10 games of throwing against walk ons and cheerleaders.
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
0% chance Locker wins it.
I’m calling it now.
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5%
Locker’s got a schedule that gives him the opportunity to win it with a couple hurculean performances (Oregon, Nebraska, USC). But I definitely don’t think he will.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
0% chance tricknole agrees with someone.
I’m calling it now.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
by 1newplayer on Sep 1, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I disagree.
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by tricknole on Sep 1, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Gotta keep my rep up.
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"Correct, Sir Trick."
I think Locker's a physical freak but doesn't have the wins or the comp. % to get the love he currently garnishes.
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
He can make up the comp % this year, but still looks a little raw
Maybe Sark can change him, but to me he’s Stafford talent sans mobility. Potential in college, but never had rediculous season.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't he a third year starter ?
if so, I don’t think his numbers go up very much.
"Don't bite your friends" - DJ Lancerock
Third full year. He was injured his sophomore year near the beginning of the season.
So 4 years of getting #1 reps at least in spring/summer.
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The Real Top 30.... ACC 6 of the top 27
Las Vegas Rankings – Top 30
Rank School Rating AP Rank
1 Alabama 115.7 1
2 Florida 115.6 4
3 Oklahoma 115.5 7
4 Ohio State 115.3 2
5 Texas 115.0 5
6 Texas Christian 114.5 6
7 Boise State 113.5 3
8 Southern Cal 113.2 14
9 Oregon 112.4 11
10 Miami 112.2 13
11 Virginia Tech 112.1 10
11 Nebraska 112.1 8
13 Iowa 111.7 9
14 Wisconsin 111.6 12
15 North Carolina 111.4 18
16 Georgia 111.1 23
17 Penn State 110.8 19
18 Arkansas 110.1 17
19 LSU 109.8 21
19 Florida State 109.8 20
21 Auburn 109.7 22
22 Stanford 109.5 NR
23 Missouri 109.4 NR
24 Georgia Tech 109.3 16
25 Oregon State 108.8 24
26 Pittsburgh 108.5 15
27 Clemson 107.9 NR
28 South Carolina 107.8 NR
29 West Virginia 107.6 25
30 Arizona 107.4 NR
Next Ten: Notre Dame, Washington, Michigan State, California, Texas Tech Texas A&M, Utah, Houston, Mississippi & Connecticut
Looks like the pollsters did pretty good on their placement of our boys
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
What exactly does this reflect?
Bets about where folks will end the season ranked? If so, it is about as far as you could get from a “power ranking,” it that it is a reflection of the deplorable (though smart) scheduling practices of most of CFB.
Specifically what I am getting at is that — based on predicted final rank — UM’s and FSU’s rankings are presumably WAAAAAAYYYY lower than they would be if they didn’t have insane schedules. So from that standpoint the ACC may be horribly underrated.
But maybe I am way off on my understanding… if so, disregard.
It reflects the strength of Kenny White's power rankings...
Kenny White, former Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sports Consultants, not only believes that ‘Bama is the team to beat but the SEC is the deepest conference once again as well. In this year’s preseason rankings, the powerhouse conference has seven of the 30 schools in the 2010 preseason rankings.
The next group that has received respect from White is the ACC, who has six schools listed in the Top 30. However, it should be noted that Miami, Fl. is only ranked 10th. Frank Beamer and Virginia Tech are right behind the Hurricanes in the 11th position.
Southern California won’t be bowling this season, but gamblers can still bet on the Trojans and the folks in the desert still have them on their radar. USC is ranked eighth in the preseason rankings and is one of five Pac 10 schools listed in the poll.
The Big 10 and Big 12 both have four schools in the Top 30, plus the two conferences make up three of the first five. Some pundits could make a case for Oklahoma (3), Ohio State (4) and Texas (5), since they’re only separated by decimal points in terms of White’s power ratings.
Of the six Bowl Championship Series (BCS) conferences, the Big East is the weakest when viewing the preseason rankings. We will get to find out how good Pittsburgh (26) is early when it faces Utah in Week 1 from Salt Lake City before hosting the aforementioned Hurricanes on Sept. 23.
Mid-majors don’t garner a lot of respect as a whole, but TCU (6) and Boise State (7) are legit contenders and the oddsmakers recognize the pair. Despite losing to the Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl last year, some bettors might be surprised that the Horned Frogs still have a superior rating from White. a
Rome TV show
Talked about his interview with Bowden and had a fair take. He asked BB if he felt he “was owed one more year”. BB rambles about something like well when I was winning in the 90’s they told me to never leave but football has changed blah blah blah and I never used to see coaches get fired like they do now blah blah blah. Rome’s take: “I think BB should have had another year BUT business is business and no one is safe. Paterno is still around because he turned that corner but BB could not turn the corner. Paterno is not safe either.”
Some douche writer he had on was defending BB and said he deserved that year for all he did for FSU blah blah. Another guy looking from 3000 feet. He said “BB should have had his farewell tour and been allowed to throw down the spear in his final game. FSU looks bad on this one”. As I remember, FSU DID let him throw down the spear on his last game, moron. Rome says he can see both sides.
Douche sports writer (DSW): “Its not like they are gonna win the Natl Champ this year, what’s the harm”.
Rome: “I think the argument is that if you keep BB you put off a Natl Champ that much longer.”
DSW: “So what, BB deserves his farewell tour.”
Rome: “I think that (farewell tour) was this past year. Business is business.”
DSW: “Business is business except when it comes to BB.”
Well played DSW. I must say that DSW’s logic/defense of BB is so brilliant, it rivals the Chewbacca defense.
by TampaLawNole on Aug 31, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
That's everyones' defense of BB when it comes to people who defend him.
The only reason he deserved another season is because…he deserved it. Not a sound argument with a total lack of logic.
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He may have deserved one more year.
Based on the past 10yrs, he didn’t earn it. IMO
FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
Does that make sense?
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Some people saying he deserved one more year.
Based on the performance of the past 5-10yrs, he didn’t earn it.
Makes sense to me.
FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
If he didn't earn it he doesn't deserve it.
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That will work for me too.
The people that are saying he deserved it, are basing it on what he has done in the past for the program.
Excuse me for being so slow….LOL…I finally understand what you were saying about it doesn’t make sense. You’re right it doesn’t make sense.
FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
Wow it sounds like Rome gets this.
Why don’t people understand. It’s not that we’re talking about this year. It’s that every year we fall further and further behind. It’s exponentially worse to have had him here another year.
The Funk Phenomenon.
Rome is right here. Business is Business
These sports writers that are defending Bowden don’t understand the boosters weren’t going to be able to pay Bowden this year without seriously going in the red. I love the guys that say he deserved one more year but expect some other guy to stroke a check to pay for it. College Football is entertainment that’s why the coaches make the type of money they do and in entertainment you have to give the people what they want.
FSU football is the new case study for the outliners phenomon
DSW
Sounds like FSUnbelievable’s doppleganger?
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 1, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I think many writers and analyts know that he should have been gone
They don’t want to look like the insensitive, old man hating guy.
Ok, so BYU is apparently going independent and already has an ESPN tv contract set up. Big Ten will also split Ohio State/Michigan into separate divisions.
Multiple sources told ESPN.com that the two divisions in the Big Ten will look like:
• Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern and Minnesota.
• Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana and Illinois.
Big Ten ESPN link
Don’t think the divisions are too bad, but why not just put Wisconsin in the Mich/Neb division and put NW in the OSU/PSU division with in-stater Illinois? Only part that doesn’t really make sense. They definitely can’t do Mich/OSU/PSU in the same division with just Neb/Wisc in the other. That would be even worse.
BYU article from ESPN about independent. The ESPN tv deal is on FanHouse, the same site that said Wilder to UGA I think, so take it fwiw.
BYU just hurt their overall athletic program imo. Are people really going to go to BYU to play in the West Coast Conference in non-football sports? They did better themselves slightly in football since now their games will be on an ESPN network. With the MWC they were only on Versus nationally along with their BYU Network, which supposedly is in 50 million homes (not sure if that’s in the US or worldwide) and in many foreign countries as well. I’m interested in seeing who will schedule BYU and what their first few independent schedules look like.
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They just spent an hour on the radio talking about this.
Byu signed 6 year contract with N.Dame. So, N.Dame, Texas, Hawaii, Oregon St, Utah St. Boise is gonna cancel, I believe, a 4 year home and home they had. I’m not sure what they are thinking, other than grabbing the immediate ESPN cash.
The Big question is(was): would the Mountain West have gotten an auto bid if they would have stayed?
Were they confirming the 6 yr contract
I have read BYU fans talking bout how they were going to play ND, but it seems weird for ND to basically throw a life raft to BYU like that. Personally I think this will hurt the Cougars. Their ESPN games will be on in the middle of the week because ESPN is paying more money to the SEC and ACC so they will get the best time slots. I also think they now have an almost impossible path to the BCS bowls while Utah, TCU and Boise State will all have an easier path. That will injure their recruiting as well. The money increase will be a Pyrrhic victory for them.
by osceolafan2.0 on Sep 1, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty good they became BCS imo.
Boise State essentially replaced AND maybe slightly improved on Utah. Both Nevada and Fresno State are AT LEAST average MWC teams, adding good depth to the conference. Those factors PLUS BYU, I think, puts them over the top. Lose BYU though and you’re likely back under the threshold a little bit. I think adding 2 of Tulsa, SMU and Houston to get to 12 (unless I’ve miscounted) would help too.
So those schools you listed are on BYU’s future schedules?
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Yes- they are all on future schedules..
I think Boise is gonna break the agreement though because the conference is po’d.
BYU is trying to follow the ND model.
They have a built in contingent of several million fans due to Mormon following (a la Catholics following ND).
They don’t have to rake it in like ND to come out ahead vs. what they would have gotten from the MWC…
Will be interesting to see how this works out for them.
Got off of work this weekend at the last minute...
So I will be making the drive from atlanta to t’hassee.
My question is this: having usually planned far in advance for games, I’m not really familiar with the scalping prices…I need 4 seats (together).
Should I grab the corner enzone seats on stubhub for $30 each or will there be better deals in possibly better locations on game day?
$30 each isnt bad
but for Samford you could find cheaper. If you wait closer to kickoff, or just after kickoff you can find some really cheap, but the bigger games are going to be more expensive of course
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I'll probably wait then...
Thanks, I just didn’t want to get down to doak and end up paying face value at the gate. Not too concerned about location for this one anyways…just gotta be there.
ya it always risky to go to a game with no tickets expecting to buy some scalped
but with all the talk about Doak not selling out i wouldnt be worried. finding 4 together might be a bit harder, but even then you can just buy 4 random tickets and find an empty section
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Fisher Call in Show is on BTW for anyone who forgot.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
Hah, you can hear them talking behind the commercials.
haven’t cut off the audio mic
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
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if you sign up. Use SEMINOLEBOOSTER promotional code to get the first month free. Watch the video then cancel before they charge.
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Truth is Bobby treated it all like a business himself
It is my opinion that he long ago decided maximize the advantage for himself and his relatives and what was best for FSU seemed to come in second place. Whether that includes hiring friends, hiring relatives and several other areas.
Bowden talked a lot about records and staying on as long as Paterno but he wasn’t thinking so much about records when he hired Jeff obviously. When he saw he was becoming unpopular and many wanted him out, there was no thought to what is best for FSU. He hired promotional outfit to brush up his image and most likely tell him what line to take. They didn’t do a very good job of it either. When his wife and family began running their mouths there was not much loyalty displayed to FSU. it seemed all about maximizing profit and one more big pay day to cover some (from what we hear anyway) bad investments.
Don't miss the new best selling books by the Bowden clan
Just One Star Player And One Big Play Away Forever…By Bobby Bowden
Burned In Effigy By Classless WVU Fans...By Ann Bowden
Just Pay The Man.....By Terry Bowden
They Dared To Fire Our Arses....By Burning Ann
Purple Haze, Prozac, Geritol, Senility, Back Stabbing And Losing…By Ann Bowden
Bobby admitted to those bad investments in his final press conference
This was ignored by the national media, but it’s probably not hard to find. In his final press moment after the West Virginia win instead of handling it with class he kept mentioning how they wouldn’t give him another year. He also joked about how he lost a lot of money in real estate. That seems like absolute worst time to talk about something like that, but he did. That makes me believe that money and his legacy was always at the forefront of his mind. His ego was and still is out of control
I was wondering Bud How much do you think the Def. will change this year from last
I know that probable the biggest problem was coaching followed by size. With the added weight and the coaching staff change how much better or worse do you think the Def will be overall. No I understand that the SoS is harder but Im not looking at win lose records. I feel it will be much improved. What are yours or anyone easies thoughts.
I tried to get this in with the D-line art. you had which was prob the best for me. Outstanding work as usual.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
If its true that Samford plays a lot of "trick" plays, heres to hoping we'll get a chance to see just how assignment sound our defense has become.
Grace I call Your name, Oh won’t Your smile fall over me, I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees, Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace
-Phil Wickham
You were concerned? That's nice...
I guess it makes up for that time you cheated on me with Frank. All is forgiven!!
Hey Bud
I got LSU at +1 is UNC +6.5 a good middle shot opportunity?
Darnell Dockett
signed contract 48m with 30m guaranteed, that is great for Darnell Dockett FSU great.
how bout
the Dockett Indoor Practice Facility? I would forgive Darnell for a lot.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Sep 3, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I like that line of thinking. How about:
Darnell Dockett Field at Earnest Graham’s Knee’s Memorial Practice Center?
by arrdub on Sep 3, 2010 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
HAHA.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Sep 3, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
It would be nice if a bunch of players got together and made a donation to basically cover the cost of the facility...
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It'd be nice, but as football players are the least rich of the Big 3 sports
I’d never expect it.
JD Drew on the other hand… if you can pay baby bro to go to school, you can throw down.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Millionaires are millionaires in my book.
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Ya but the problem is
Their careers are shorter than athletes in Baseball and Basketball (I’m disregarding hockey because that’s not relevant to an FSU discussion) so they need to make the most of their earnings while they can because after football is gone, a lot of them don’t have many prospects. If DD or Broderick made a contribution, that’d be amazing, but I wouldn’t begrudge them holding onto their earnings, cause honestly, they both probably only have another 3-4 years in the league at most.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
I'm just not having any "pity" or whatever for these guys.
Oh no, we can only have a 10 year career and make $30M guaranteed. How awful. lol
If they want a $5M home and $2M in cars and $10M more in jewelry, clothing, and house stuff, go for it. They could easily toss FSU a cool $1M and still have 1/3 of their money to invest and live the rest of their life off of. Granted, many pro athletes are total idiots when it comes to managing their money, but I don’t have pity for that either.
I don’t begrudge any player. It would just be a very nice, and deserved contribution on their part.
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Sagarin rankings are out
FSU at 23. VT at 7, Clemson at 17, GT at 25 and Miami at 28. BC at 31.
Kind of surprised to see Clemson that high and MIami that low. Week 1 rankings are stupid anyway though.
I'm not surprised at Clemson.
They have some question marks, but I think they will be very good this year. Not thrilled about containing Harper/Ellington.
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Just so you know where this thing is headed
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Marcus Lattimore and SC looking very good tonight.
He definitely isn’t playing like a freshman.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
Spurrier
went from having no QB to two pretty darn good looking ones. That freshman he has could be a great player.
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by onebarrelrum on Sep 3, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone watching the Miami FAMU game?
Miami looks not bad.
Berry is a tough one to bring down.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
Just an update
MIami is still impressive
Some of the highs:
RBs are very impressive, Berry and Miller
OL destroyed FAMU DL and really didn’t let Harris get pressure at all.
Harris looks like he gained some weight. Looked much thicker (preemptive TWSS)
and something I didn’t know, UM has the most accurate kicker in the nation returning, has 13 FG’s straight, would’ve had 14 but they botched a snap.
Seantral (sp?) Henderson is ridiculously huge and has great feet. Several times he had to beat a DE running wide and he had little problem.
I don’t know how good he is but Armstrong is a huge Safety. INT’d a crap pass, but looks quite the athlete.
The few lows:
Their LBs look small, and they seemed to have some coverage problems in the zone. Spence looks great tho.
If Harris gets hurt, they’re screwed. All the QB’s behind Harris are undersized, and under-talented. Whipped came in and had to jump to throw over the line and Armstrong looks worse.
Overall, I think they are pretty impressive, even in the blow-out.
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I meant Highsmith, not Armstrong
dang, words, being confusingly similar and stuff and junk
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I am going to cut back on this soon but it is opening weekend.
Nobody likes this stuff but me but hey! I am older than you guys and I have a certain hatred for gators you probably wouldn’t understand.
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Why
don’t you really tell me how you feel about UF?
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by onebarrelrum on Sep 3, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Doc, I hate Gates just as much as you do.
But when you’ve been seeing your goofy ass pictures for 3 years now it doesn’t have the same effect.
Keep on keepin’ on tho brotha…Do what you do best. Hate Gates.
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Golly Gee corn you are no fun
You are probably right I will leave the heavy duty analysis of zone defense to Bud.
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Keep the pictures coming DOC
A friend of mine and I still laugh about the one you did of Tebow as the 30 year old virgin. Good stuff
Wow, the QB for Hawaii, Moniz
has a great arm, throws a beautiful ball
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Ugh, Hawaii was totally robbed of TD
suckiest call so far.
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Wow, Hawaii QB got Destroyed.
Surprised if he’s not out of the game.
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Refs are screwing Hawaii constantly.
How that’s not called a hit to the head is ridiculous. He was friggin be-headed.
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It is difficult to put into words
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USC is in deep shit the next few years
They are overrated right now (IMO, of course). Their DLine doesn’t has a single remotely impressive pass rusher, their LB’s are invisible, and their DB’s are suspect even against a QB that throws like shit. Seriously—inaccurate, no anticipation, crappy instincts, and the game is still somewhat in doubt.
Yes, they have Barkley for another 2 years, but the running game is already falling off and they will be CRIPPLED by their lack of depth due to sanctions.
Lane Kiffen looks like CUM (young, slimey, stuck up), but has none of the ancillary benefits like, you know……………………………actually winning games.
::roll eyes::
Oderint Dum Metuant
But, they're in the PAC 10, and have a good QB for the next 2 years.
It’ll get masked. They’ll lose 3, 4, maybe 5 a year…ride this thing out, then Lane will start reeling in the recruits again.
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Gotta agree with DRusso on this one.
I think they lose more than 3 this year. Their first 4 games (Hawai’i, Minnesota, Washington State, Virginia) are the only 4 they should definitely win imo. In 3 years they’ll be losing more than they win. They apparently only have 67 scholarships right now? Wouldn’t be surprised if they’re bottom third in that conference come 2012.
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I expect Locker to rip up that secondary this year.
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Just replace Locker with ANY offense they face this year.
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They HAVE to score a shitload
The douchebag announcer team kept talking up all that “NFL talent” on defense, and I saw none of it. Not a single pass rusher emerged against a bad Offensive Line (it wasn’t all Moniz), nobody can cover inferior athletes, and they can’t tackle WORTH DICK. Almost 600 yards & ZERO turnovers??
The only reason their offense looked good is because it literally looks like there are no defensive coaches on the Hawai’i staff. SERIOUSLY F’n confused out there…
Seriously—THAT WAS HAWAI’I……..and not even a good Hawai’i at that. 67 scholarships today + no more then 15/season through 2013?? They are gonna suuuuuuuuuuuuuucccckkkkk assssssssssssssssssssssss……..
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yeah
i watched some of the first quarter and thought “man, we would kill USC and it probably wouldn’t be close”
They (USC) would probably find a way to score 21-24 on FSU, but FSU would probably drop 50 on them if their defense played like that.
Jimbo would screen that defense to DEATH….
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Rod Owens
went 2 for 73 yards last night against the Giants
by B-rod24 on Sep 3, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Anyone have any new info on ticket sales?
I talked to three people yesterday that just decided to buy tickets and all three were bringing large groups of people with them.(Destin area)
class of 99
No new info that I'm aware of.
Students have received 17K tickets and counting (16K is standard allotment). And I imagine a few thousand tickets have been sold since the 15K tickets left announcement came out and will be sold up until kickoff. I’m expecting sales to be in the 75-80K range.
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I've started offering rides to friends to come to the game.
We need asses in seats.
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I just noticed Rivals enrolled rankings
FSU moved from #10 to #8, though it’s uncertain whether they counted Glen Stanley for us (the blurb on USC said he ended up at FSU; obviously not).
Yep.
USC’s loss, apparently, was enough to drop them to 3rd; uf’s weren’t enough to drop them, and they inherited the #1 spot.
Hopefully Meyer
has full on melt down and they all leave. Sigh…
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by onebarrelrum on Sep 7, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
What ever happened to Brice Butler?
The guy who was going to go out there and be a star.
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What is a success for FSU's defense tomorrow?
I know Sanford might not but the toughest team on earth but what will measure a successful day tomorrow (beyond just the final score) on the defensive side of the ball?
tough to say
somebody needs to keep track of when the third string goes in.
No more than 2 touchdowns or 200 yards, with hopefully 2+ turnovers.
Maybe a bit ambitious.
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I would say
It needs to look extremely difficult for them to move the ball. If they are moving the ball well it will be a bad omen in light of better teams down the road. A shutout would be nice and I would bet Stoops is preaching shutout if possible.
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Just becuase this was a great article, if you're wanting to do something before the game:
http://www.tomahawknation.com/2009/5/26/885586/skill-v-luck-why-fsus-should
Why recovering fumbles is more about luck than skill.
Grace I call Your name, Oh won’t Your smile fall over me, I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees, Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace
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Why does everyone on ESPN keep saying that Washington beating BYU would be an "upset"?
by Gulfport Nole on Sep 4, 2010 9:59 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not doing their homework, going off of last season's records.
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Ellington from Clemson takes the first handoff for 60 yards, TD
The ref got destroyed in the process, probably wont be back. Makes sense why the NFL moved theirs behind the QB now.
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Clemson's O is struggling against N Texas
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What can we take away from the Utah St. v Oklahoma game?
Utah St. never really threatened Oklahoma for the win, but they put up 421 total yards and 24 pts, but turned the ball over 4 times. Landry played the whole game & threw 2 TDs and 2 INTs; Demarco Murry ran for 218 yards.
Accountabilty is back in Tallahassee....
Oklahoma may be still adjusting to a new secondary coach like we are
they will give the ball to Murry until he hurts himself as they have done the last two seasons…
Broyles is sick and Landry throws it to him a lot…
They played down to an inferior team (FSU Jax St) doesn’t mean they can’t put it together for us.
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It's Stoops' defense.
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I'm sure Stoops has the hand in the grand scheme of things on the D
But he doesn’t teach the DBs, and perhaps Martinez emphasizes different things that the current DBs haven’t adjusted to.
The point is, OU DB’s sucked it up big vs USU. Many WRs were wide open and USU couldn’t capitalize on it. Ponder will if it continues.
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Does anyone know if OU played D backups
… maybe that explains it.
Accountabilty is back in Tallahassee....
I'm sure they played backups.
Just like we had Jones, Williams, McCloud, McAllister, Werner, Hicks, Joyner and Harris all get significant reps with the 1st team. But if you mean did they put in a complete 2nd/3rd string I highly doubt it. Wouldn’t make any sense at all. It was only 21-10 at the half and it was 31-24 after the third.
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What, the dude that broke his leg in half in the Sun Bowl last year?
Read a story last week saying he still had pain in the leg. Not sure it’s realistic to expect him to play.
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Anyone watching the Tulsa/E Carolina game?
This is what I love about the college football season: even the non-marquee teams can be great to watch when the teams are playing outta their minds. Back and forth game with 10 lead changes.
What non-FSU games have people enjoyed watching this weekend?
The UNC, LSU was ridiculous at the end.
just crazy
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Tulsa and ECU have been some of the better non-BCS teams the past 5 years.
Exciting game. Lucky 6’8" grab on the hail mary.
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Black Santa (John Blake) stepping down at UNC.
Says he was a distraction to his family and UNC.
To his family? Ouch. lol
http://twitter.com/BFeldmanESPN
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Dude is a CROOK
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Sep 5, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The Sooners are nervous. Below is a decent read from the Sooner perspective.
http://newsok.com/article/3492222#disqus_thread
class of 99
I read that article.
She doesn’t sound like she knows what she’s doing. The Seminoles were “not Worldbeaters”? I guess she wanted 42 points in the 2nd quarter rather than 35.
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Didn't realize until this Sun replay that we had 2 walk ons playing on defense in the 4th quarter.
And Abram looks like the LB with Smith looking like the DB.
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Think
number 19 might be my favorite. Thompson de-helmets a player. NICE.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
We need a workout program for our coaches.
Jimbo and Mark Stoops are getting a little round in the belly. Trickett and Coley are always running or biking.
I got to meet him at halftime briefly
He looked like he was about to start bouncing off the walls!
Team Gold!
Jimbo can look like Mangino if it means we win a title for all I care.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
by AMFKNole on Sep 6, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone unnerved by those 2 fumbles by Thompson?
One as he was being hit out of bounds and the other as he was tackled around the Samford 10 yardline? Neither was an official fumble, but he was still a little loose with the ball.
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exactly why he is co 2.
Jimbo won’t let him have consistent time till he shows he can be trusted.
And yeah, nervous as hell. I’d hate for another Clemson to happen.
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For anyone who was able to rewatch the game or caught it the first time
Why was the running rather limited at the beginning of the game? JT only averaging 3.8ish yards a carry and a longest carry of 8 to 10 yards?
Anyone have a breakdown of OL on that? I know Bud will soon, I was just seeing what other people thought so far.
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So all it took for people to become completely inebriated on kool-aid
Was the destruction of a 1-AA school? Man, if I’m ever a coach, I know who I’m scheduling.
>>---l>
I think it was bound to happen since there weren't any glaring mistakes
and our 1st team performed like a good defense would be expected to perform. However, I agree, it is too early to book our tickets to Tempe, or even Charlotte.
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Exactly
Glad someone gets it. The performances of FSU and Oklahoma have in no way changed my opinion of the upcoming game.
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Our performance didn't change anything for me.
I was surprised we looked that good but I expected a beatdown. Samford is not good, no matter how many times people say it. Oklahoma’s performance did change my perception. I feel much better about our chances of being able to hang with them.
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Everyone needs to take a few minutes out of there day today
and take a look at some of the SBN sites of teams that didn’t perform up to snuff. Gates talking about having to bench Pouncey his senior year and Meyer had no idea that Debose didn’t even play a snap the whole game. OU fans talking about how one game has destroyed the optimism that they built up over the entire season. And on the Ole Miss site the loss was so hard on one of their writers that he more of less taking a sabbatical from Ole Miss fandom.
I’m not saying go over there and be foreskins, or to even bask in schadenfruede. But just know that right now, for the first time in a long time, we aren’t the fans left shaking our heads wondering “WTF” come Sunday and Monday morning.
by osceolafan2.0 on Sep 6, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I will turn you green for all you wrote, but especially for the foreskins line.
>-----:----:------>Spearing 'em and Scalping 'em like it's 1999
I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
I do look at some of the boards
It is just part of the entertainment of college football.
Save gator football, fire Steve Addazio
http://www.firesteveaddazio.com/
Thread of the week here
Who holds Miles responsible.
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=21273131
Coaches must be on drugs!
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=21281257
Crowton
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=21279226
Miles contract
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=21272590
Fights in the dome
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=21277732
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FSU fans are some of the easiest going fans in college football
If Bowden had been at LSU he would have been canned after his first loss, after hiring Jeff.
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Disagree with that one
Miles is taking LSU down the same path Bowden took us down with a fraction of the resume. Doubt he takes LSU as far down the road, but he and his staff didn’t take LSU to the peaks we saw either. But Miles is the driving force behind LSU going from a top 5 program in the nation to falling back to the pack at the 15-25 range. If we lined up against them tomorrow I would expect us to win by 10 or more.
by osceolafan2.0 on Sep 6, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
What is to disagree with
That is what some of them are saying if you read the threads. Lester is inked through 2012 and one of said if they fire him there will be no money to hire another coach. He gets 4 million a year.
Can’t say I am to sorry for some of them. You wouldn’t believe the venom I was subjected to when I mentioned that Fisher would be a better choice of coach than Miles at the time. The LSU adm is the problem. They are always up for another Mike Archer, Gerry DiNardo moment.
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Doc do you copy and past your comments to every FSU message board?
I think I’ve seen you say that exact same thing like 4 times
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When I decide to and ????
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I disagree that they would have fired Bobby swiftly
because the Hatter has put them in the same spot and they haven’t fired him yet. So far all we have is a bunch of guys complaining on the internet. We did that for several years before Bowden was fired and they have been doing it for at least 2 and Les is still there. If he was at UF or Bama he would probably be fired by now, but LSU is dragging their feet.
by osceolafan2.0 on Sep 6, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
When they do fire him I hope they go and get Pellini
LSU has a lot of money but 12 million to can a coach? They could do what the FSU adm failed to do, tell him to fire the OC and give him a lot of input on the next one.
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Dwyer got absolutely robbed today
A clear TD called an OOB completion, the refs blatantly trying to run the clock down on a goal line attempt, and then turning a blind eye to Brissett as he was 3-4 feet into the endzone.
And the best part? Nick O’Leary walking off the field and flashing the middle finger to the officials. It’s good to keep up open lines of communication.
Bring back Jeff Bowden...as a pińata.
thats pretty funny, but I actually got nauseated by how grossly awful those refs were.
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We need to sign this boy
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watchin a vince williams interview
they asked him about luc, jones, and t. smith, he said we all know they are physical freaks, and they really got the mental aspect down
I thought the LBs did a good job in the zone scheme.
I think the LB is one of the more difficult positions for a zone scheme, read the run, read the back out in the flats, read the receivers coming across, etc. looked like our LBs had the center of the field covered well. I havent watched the replay yet so this is just from the live game.
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It's not pretty, but damn this Navy/Maryland game is fun to watch.
Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.
was wondering if anyone else was watching
I’m kinda hoping Navy pulls it off.
2010 ~ The Year of the Spear
400 rushing yards for Navy.
Only 16 total passes in the game. Maryland has no passing game. They make Navy look prolific.
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Eh, I can see talking up a service academy.
Not a problem for me. It’s just he’s fumbled on some KEY plays.
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Undefeated in the TN pick 'em until Navy choked 5 times in the red zone.....bah.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
I'm 9-0.
I was kicking myself yesterday when I realized I picked Maryland. Got lucky. Let’s go Boise.
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Well, I'm just really hoping VT wins tonight so I can at least finish 9-3
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I would've kicked the FG but I don't blame Navy for going for the TD.
But everyone’s a winner since Ken Niumatalolo’s daughter is a babe and we’re seeing a lot of her.
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Bah...should've been a reply in the Navy thread
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Yea she's cute.
Those pics of her playing lacrosse weren’t that great though.
Friedgen talking about his kids having “fight” and the “ebb and flow” of games. Just found it funny.
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Yeah, the lacrosse pics weren't flattering.
Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.
Okay, urban meyer is confusing me...
Friday, September 3:
“I’m very pleased with where we’re at right now,” Florida head coach urban meyer said. “We’ve had an excellent week of practice and we’re ready to go.”
Saturday, September 4 (after the game):
“I foresaw that this thing was coming,” meyer said. “There’s so much you expect to do. When you have older players, it goes like clockwork. Two weeks ago, it was not clockwork.”
He did say that he didn’t expect the offensive incompetence, and I suppose things could have looked bad two weeks ago but not bad on Friday after a great week of practice… but I don’t buy the, “I’m very pleased” comment followed by the “I saw this coming” comment. That sounds a bit like backtracking/CYA, doesn’t it, urbie?
It means another possible trip to Shands
Don't miss the new best selling books by the Bowden clan
Just One Star Player And One Big Play Away Forever…By Bobby Bowden
Burned In Effigy By Classless WVU Fans...By Ann Bowden
Just Pay The Man.....By Terry Bowden
They Dared To Fire Our Arses....By Burning Ann
Purple Haze, Prozac, Geritol, Senility, Back Stabbing And Losing…By Ann Bowden
put up a fan shot VT discussion if yall are interested.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
This is awesome.
Keep it up Boise.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
They just scored
The stupid roughing the kicker call gave Boise another seven points.
Don't miss the new best selling books by the Bowden clan
Just One Star Player And One Big Play Away Forever…By Bobby Bowden
Burned In Effigy By Classless WVU Fans...By Ann Bowden
Just Pay The Man.....By Terry Bowden
They Dared To Fire Our Arses....By Burning Ann
Purple Haze, Prozac, Geritol, Senility, Back Stabbing And Losing…By Ann Bowden
20-14 now
It was all Hokies the second quarter. I think they pull it out.
Don't miss the new best selling books by the Bowden clan
Just One Star Player And One Big Play Away Forever…By Bobby Bowden
Burned In Effigy By Classless WVU Fans...By Ann Bowden
Just Pay The Man.....By Terry Bowden
They Dared To Fire Our Arses....By Burning Ann
Purple Haze, Prozac, Geritol, Senility, Back Stabbing And Losing…By Ann Bowden
Does anyone get Mark May?
May: UM had 8 sacks against FAMU, better watch out Pryor
Holtz: If I had 1 tv I’d be watching Oklahoma FSU.
……. Goes on to say FSU looked crisp Okla didn’t
May comes back but it was Samford!!!
FAMU isn’t that much greater than Samford, IMO
(Also I know both of these guys are a joke)
No fat chicks
Mark May hates FSU
ironically enough, though, he picked us to win it at in 05 with a Redshirt Freshman at QB. Dude’s a clown.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
What is the process for getting away game tickets?
Thinking about going to the Miami game. Does anyone have an idea what the price will be?
ticketmaster i bet, ebay.
I just got some awesome seats for an NFL game on Ebay.
"…You can't get enough Lonnie Pryors on your football team." -Eddie Gran
2:38
That was the amount of time I could take his ramblings. And I was not even paying attention the whole time. I’ll never get that 2:38 back. sigh.
Oh, and I found the video before
because I was looking at FSU/Samford highlights. FSUFrenzy did a good job.
The Samford game
Is about to be on Sunsports again. Looks like the last time this week they are playing it.
class of 99
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