Halloween/Bye Week Saturday: Open Thread
by Nestor on Nov 1, 2008 12:30 PM PDT
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Bruins are off today during this trick-or-treat weekend:
Photo Credit: Bolt of Blue's photostream (flickr)
Yet for college football junkies they are bunch of good games to take in this Saturday. I imagine lot of you might be watching the shoot out in West Texas. Like 66, I will be rooting for Mike Leach and the Red Raiders. That game is on prime time tonight.
To get ready for that we have some great appetizer in the matchup between Florida and Georgia. Florida State is visting Georgia Tech, a matchup pitting Paul Johnson against Bobbie Bowden. That's intriguing IMHO. You can keep track of the top-25 scores here.
Not a lot of interesting matchups in the Pac-10 today. Although our next weekend's opponent Oregon State is taking on ASU (in Corvallis) later tonight around 7:30 pst. If any of you are going to watch that game, would love to read your insta impressions here. You can keep track of Pac-10 scores here.
Enjoy your post-Halloween Saturday.
GO BRUINS.
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just fyi
Georgia just went for a surprise onside kick against Florida. It failed, but just letting everyone know. Some people were convinced that no one ever tried it and CRN was being an idiot
by bucknellbruin on Nov 1, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And now they're losing 49-10
But that has more to do with terrible play in the second half
by SuperBruinMan on Nov 1, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah it was 14-3
at the half..only becuase Stafford missed a wide open guy in the endzone; plus GA missed two chip shot FG’s. They just got dominated after halftime. The kick had nothing to do with the score
by bucknellbruin on Nov 1, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cal and Oregon Both Looking Good
I know we are a weak conference, but this is a hard hitting, tough game.
And, these are teams we played tough.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 1, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Red Raiders
As the son of a TTU alum, I’m fully aware of the magnitude of this game. My dad has come on board as a die hard Bruin fan so I’m more than happy to return the favor.
by bruinscv on Nov 1, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TT is Multi-Dimensional
They can run this year.
They play D this year.
Go Red Raiders.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 1, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KEVIN LOVE!
Flipping around all our sports channels, and we stopped on Dallas/TWolves for a bit, and saw Love get position on Dirk and tip the ball in.
Oh Love…
RW is in right now in the OKC/Houston game.
With the rain, it’s a great day to stay in and flip around and watch our favorite Bruins in the NBA.
by freesia39 on Nov 1, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Red Raiders Romping
Great O line — time to throw and the ability to run.
We will be there, soon.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 1, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If you're Texas what do you do?
Bring the blitz and let TT nibble their way down the field or bring 4 and drop 7 and let Graham have all day to throw and pick you apart? There’s no right answer and I don’t see this game getting much better for the Texas defense.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 1, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think you have to blitz
the secondary is actually holding their own for the most part – you can tell because of how long Harrell throws on to the ball. They don’t have a prayer without getting pressure on Harrell – and they clearly can’t do that without blitzing.
Now, the Texas offense, on the other hand, is just lost. Tech’s defense is incredible
by bucknellbruin on Nov 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Texas better hope TT puts the ball on the turf a few more times
because I don’t see the Horns stopping them any other way.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 1, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with your analysis
The diversity comes from the ability to run the ball some —
And, how about the D? Remember the days when TT had to score 60 because they knew they’d give up 59?
And, this kid kicking who was in the stands a few weeks ago?
I really love watching this. Partly because I’ve disliked the UT ever since they whined their way past Cal into a bowl game.
Rye — congrats on the recognition you’re getting here. It’s well deserved.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 1, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Getting Tighter
Harrell should have thrown the ball away rather than take the sack. Go too far out for kicker to get FG.
Then, Texas scores on 91 yard pass play.
Does Brown have the balls to use onside kick?
Come on TT — close it out.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 1, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love TT's Wide Receiver Screen
That would be a great play for us.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 1, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
Maybe the WR’s can block better than the OL…
the problem with the play, however, is the lack of playmakers on our offense. We’ve touched on this before – I think Achilles wrote a post about it – and the play won’t work without a few burners on the edge. Sure, Austin is fast straight ahead, but he’s not that shifty. Besides, if he’s the only one we run it to, it would be easy enough to stop.
Once Moutra (considered our top one-on-one WR) gets some more PT, and we can bring in some more quickness, however, I’d love to see that. It’s a great play
by bucknellbruin on Nov 1, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually rooting for Texas
I want to see three undefeateds to blow up the BCS. I figure UT has a better shot to run the table than TT. Need at least two undefeateds to punk $c.
by Give me a B... on Nov 1, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly what I wanted
anybody but ’sc is my motto
by kidro2001 on Nov 2, 2008 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did TT let them score so they could get the ball back?
33-32 UT, 1:29 to go
by Give me a B... on Nov 1, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how pretty is the TT offense?
I don’t even care if they score…it’s beautiful to watch
and WOW That was close
by bucknellbruin on Nov 1, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was one of the most amazing plays I've ever seen
What a finish. What a game.
by gilbert on Nov 1, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
that was sad to watch
he’s a freshman too
feel bad for the guy…but still.
go TT
by bucknellbruin on Nov 1, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crazy game
Solid Texas fan here, but love what I have seen from TT tonight.
by bruinhoo on Nov 1, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree Legit Heisman Candidate
Tebow looks great. McCoy and Harrell, too.
Crabtree stands out.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 1, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UT-TT game
Incredibly entertaining game.
Taking nothing away from TT…but I fear this only helps SUC take a step closer to a shot at the national championship.
Pete Carroll hates puppies.
by Barnes2JJ on Nov 1, 2008 10:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if TT wins out though
they’ll jump SC. They still have to play Oklahoma and OSU
but as long as PSU wins out I think a 1-loss OU or Florida will be ahead of SC. They’re gonna have problems getting in. All hell’s gonna have to break loose – which we know can happen…
by bucknellbruin on Nov 1, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with Bucknell
When we were beating good teams and had a good record, we got no recognition from the smart people on the east coast. I hope it will be the same with justsc. And the fact of the matter is that rolling up 59 on Washington can’t really compare with the pasting that Florida gave to Georgia. Or that Oklahoma put on New Braska.
If someone on justsc’s remaining schedule can demonstrate a little toughness and hold the score at a respectable level, then I think justsc’s loss to Oregon State will keep them out of the championship game. (Or at least I hope so.)
Or if TT and PSU stay undefeated, how can you keep them out?
by Fox 71 on Nov 2, 2008 3:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Strongest 1 Loss Team?
Florida.
TT will have a tough time winning out — but I hope hey do it. They are facing the tough part of their schedule, now.
I know it’s a very long shot, but I’d love for things to tighten up for all of the 1 loss teams and for us to give sc their 2nd.
Things like this have happened, before.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 2, 2008 7:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Florida is the strongest 1 loss team right now
but they still lost to Ole Miss – and I think that might enable OU and Texas to stay ahead of them for now. The Big 12 is better than the SEC this year (hopefully voters realize that). Plus; Florida, OU, Okie State, and Texas all have 1 loss and have more of an inside track that SC to the title game due to the schedules.
SC’s gonna need a lot of games to go their way to have a shot
by bucknellbruin on Nov 2, 2008 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all true, guys
But arguably, SC has the easiest road on finishing with one loss. Penn State shouldn’t lose any more, but I could see TT or Florida losing again, because of their schedules.
And frankly, Texas should still be in the mix, too, with only one loss (and to a much tougher team than the one SUC lost to—sorry OSU trolls, but Texas Tech is better than OSU this year).
I know this isn’t a site for all things SUC, but I also know that keeping the Toejams out of the title game would bring us all a little Christmas cheer.
Pete Carroll hates puppies.
by Barnes2JJ on Nov 2, 2008 8:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
USC
Will run right through UCLA.
Sincerely,
Kirk Herbstreit.
by Nestor on Nov 2, 2008 8:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but as Bruce Davis so famously said
“We had another thing coming”
by bucknellbruin on Nov 2, 2008 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious
Actually, SC’s schedule is not completely patty-cake from here on out., but it’s also not to the level of Florida or Texas Tech. Stanford and Cal could both possibly trip up SUC, but I don’t think Notre Dame will.
And, of course, UCLA never has any chance of keeping SUC out of the title game. Err…
Pete Carroll hates puppies.
by Barnes2JJ on Nov 2, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a shot
at finishing this season strong.
We have to go out to win against Oregon State. I relieve believe if we can pull out a win this Saturday, we will have a chance to close this season on a special note.
by Nestor on Nov 2, 2008 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree
We’ve made some significant progress this year, although the Cal game was a half-step back (I don’t think the final score was indicative of the game and frankly, that game said more about how Cal is not all that great than about how we are playing).
If we can continue to improve, we can definitely close out this season on a high note. We’re at the Rose Bowl, SUC and Sanchez are not the Second Coming the LAT made them out to be, and we do have a pretty good coaching staff, last time I checked.
Pete Carroll hates puppies.
by Barnes2JJ on Nov 2, 2008 10:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big 12 schedule
Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Okie State all still play each other. IMO Texas still has the inside track to the Big 12 title game – they’ve already played the toughies on their schedule – and probably the top of the 1 loss team pecking order if PSU or Bama lose (assuming TT loses at least once)
regardless…i don’t see SC getting a shot
by bucknellbruin on Nov 2, 2008 8:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Even if all of the Big XII teams reach 2 losses (which would require a loss by one of the 4 top teams to a much worse team + losing in the Big XII CG), USC still needs either Penn State to lose (unlikely) or both Bama and Florida to lose before the SEC title game and Florida winning it.
They basically need a miracle or massive favoritism from the pollsters.
by SuperBruinMan on Nov 2, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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