2006 College Football

Thrillhouse · #1 07-30-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KSig RC

The Swamp and Death Valley, as well as Austin, are usually ahead of Iowa on 'ratings' so I don't disagree. Bama I can give or take, and I'd guess they're probably comparable, just different (regional/geographic).

That's neither here nor there, but I agree - media hype on USC was ridiculous, kind of the exact opposite of 2003 when they were probably the legit best team in the country (Also, this is why Amy is totally wrong about this, as she usually is about sports, so there biznatch). Corso did the spot on stadiums, but yeah - I'm just saying that us Iowa fans aren't making shit up, it's a legit claim and a pretty rowdy stadium (and also recognized by 'outsiders'). The stadiums you've named are sick - so's the Big House, but Iowa has a claim to being in that conversation in a serious fashion (as does Autzen).

Eh, nothing really to the big house. The huge crowds and tailgating are nice but the crowds are quiet during the game.

Iowa is loud from what I've seen on tv and the crowds are right up against the field almost which adds to the intimidation factor.

shinerbock · #2 07-30-2006, 03:23 PM

There are a lot of places people would think were intimidating, but really arent. The Big House is a good example. Neyland of late isn't much to speak of, and Samford Stadium at UGA is the least intimidating place to play of the major SEC schools, in my opinion.

AlphaSigOU · #3 07-30-2006, 03:32 PM

My two favorite teams...

Oklahoma.

... and whoever's playing saxeT.

Bombs away!

m0nkeys · #4 07-30-2006, 05:40 PM

AUDeltaGam · #5 07-30-2006, 06:01 PM

The1calledTKE · #6 07-30-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDeltaGam

shinerbock · #7 07-30-2006, 06:17 PM

ThetaLove · #8 09-14-2006, 01:28 AM

Hey y'all!!!! Any Auburn fans here that would like to give a realistic view of the LSU-Auburn matchup this week, I would love to hear it!!!

It is funny reading a few Auburn and LSU message boards.

I think LSU has a decent shot of winning, but no doubt it will be a tough game. We (LSU) really need to fix mistakes that were made in the first two games and clean up a few other things.

but I'm biased toward LSU

GEAUX TIGERS!!!

ThetaLove · #9 09-14-2006, 01:42 AM

thanks shinerbock for your thoughts!!

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Similarly, LSU will need to get a good running game going, as they've yet to have a 100 yard rusher against 2 very mediocre opponents.

Last time I checked, Auburn and LSU have VERY similar stats in that area. LSU didn't break out the big guns b/c of the early leads taken against our opponents the first two games.
(no doubt they were mediocre teams, even though most of the "experts" said that we would have a tough time beating arizona.)

don't worry, you'll get introduced to the passing game on Saturday, as well as the running game.

(sorry, I had to do a minor amount of trash talking. I'll be back to take my whippin' later if I deserve it! ha)

AnchorAlum · #10 08-06-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSigOU

My two favorite teams...

Oklahoma.

... and whoever's playing saxeT.

Bombs away!

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Looks like this guy has been BOMAR-ed.. You gotta love it.
Anyone got a used Escalade or a red Lexus for sale?

Kevin · #11 08-07-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AnchorAlum

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Looks like this guy has been BOMAR-ed.. You gotta love it.
Anyone got a used Escalade or a red Lexus for sale?

If Thompson can actually make some good in-game decisions, he'll be a good QB. If not, then we have problems, and a serious lack of depth.

As for the scandal -- do you seriously want to start comparing programs and their reactions to this type of thing? It turns out that Bomar, for example only received $2,000 or so in undue benefits. I can think of two players for other teams off my head who have received less in the way of penalties for similar infractions:

USC -- Jarrett received thousands in free rent from Leinhart's father -- 1 game suspension.

Ohio State -- Maurice Clarett, need I say more?

I'm not too worried though. The head of the NCAA has publicly announced that he was very impressed with how Stoops handled this. I don't think there will be any NCAA repercussions unless they can prove there was institutional involvement.

Big Red has since sold to a new owner, and the GM who did all of this has overnight become a local pariah.

macallan25 · #12 08-07-2006, 04:48 PM

Yeah , whoever said OU was going to get the death penalty is an idiot. They will never do that to an athletic program again. It completely destroyed SMU and it still hasn't been close to coming back.

Stoops handled the situation so well that I think the NCAA has to take that into consideration.