2008 NCAA Football

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Kevin

On behalf of the state of Oklahoma, I apologize.

Haha, no need. We all know that the rantings of one person don't represent the feelings of a whole school, let alone a whole state. I've met some extremely nice people from Oklahoma.

[Kevin]

Amen to that.

At any rate, srmom, if Texas doesn't make the Big XII CCG, and I really hope they don't , I'd love to see a Fiesta with Texas beating USC. I think that'd be the sort of statement game the Big XII needs. The Texas secondary is coming along quite nicely (missed intereceptions and whiffs on Crabtree excepted) -- and that spells trouble for Sanchez who seemingly can't hit the broad side of a barn.

As long as Oklahoma takes care of business against UF/Bama, it'll be clear to the nation as to which conference plays the best foodball (at least this year).

[srmom]

Wow, I just read that other thread!

After this post, I'm bowing out of any reparte' with kstar due to the fact that some of those posts - such as the one that disparagingly changed the name of a poster to a nasty one - literally made me blush.

Kstar,

You mention disgusting fans - you exhibit every characteristic of a disgusting fan, down to the cursing and name calling. UGGH - NO CLASS!

I certainly know how to spell; do you know what alliteration is? I was playfully using it in my last post. (quick, go look it up)

I did not go to Texas, my son does. My other son goes to Florida, hence my reason for rooting for the Gators. GO GATORS!!

You purport yourself to be a "O.U. sorority girl" in other posts on this board. I have to say I am shocked. I know some lovely young women who are in sororities at OU, and it alarms me to think you are representative of others that are up there.

MY WORD! The depths that some will go to put down others based on football rivalries. It certainly brings out the absolute worst in some.

Class is class, and those who don't exhibit it do not deserve continued conversation.

[srmom]

Kevin, no need to apologize!

I would love to see a rematch of UT and USC also. If Texas convincingly won the game, it might get some of the rabid USC fans to settle down!

I also believe that this year was somewhat of a rebuilding year, with the young defense and new defensive coordinator, who I think has done wonders with what he had to work with.

There's always next year!!

[kstar]

Originally Posted by srmom

Wow, I just read that other thread!

After this post, I'm bowing out of any reparte' with kstar due to the fact that some of those posts - such as the one that disparagingly changed the name of a poster to a nasty one - literally made me blush.

Kstar,

You mention disgusting fans - you exhibit every characteristic of a disgusting fan, down to the cursing and name calling. UGGH - NO CLASS!

I certainly know how to spell; do you know what alliteration is? I was playfully using it in my last post. (quick, go look it up)

I did not go to Texas, my son does. My other son goes to Florida, hence my reason for rooting for the Gators. GO GATORS!!

You purport yourself to be a "O.U. sorority girl" in other posts on this board. I have to say I am shocked. I know some lovely young women who are in sororities at OU, and it alarms me to think you are representative of others that are up there.

MY WORD! The depths that some will go to put down others based on football rivalries. It certainly brings out the absolute worst in some.

Class is class, and those who don't exhibit it do not deserve continued conversation.

Actually, alliteration has to do with sounding alike, not being spelled with the same beginning consonant. For instance, freaky phone is alliteration, however, krazy kstar is just bad spelling.

You call me a disgusting fan, I say tu fans are the disgusting ones. Sure, in heated moments, such as 4 years ago, I've called names. No denying that, and no denying that it was rude. However, unlike most tu fans, I've never thrown things at opposing teams/fans, nor have I maliciously destroyed their property. Cursing and name calling might be crass, but in cooler moments, amended. Cursing and name calling doesn't make someone a disgusting fan; a heavily emotionally invested one, perhaps, but not a bad fan.

So I called someone a name 4 years ago, then apologized for it. Big whoop. I'm sure you've done worse.

[srmom]

grow up.

[Kevin]

This is the sort of conversation which ends up in someone's scrotum being torn.

I'm out.

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[epchick]

Originally Posted by kstar

Actually, alliteration has to do with sounding alike, not being spelled with the same beginning consonant. For instance, freaky phone is alliteration, however, krazy kstar is just bad spelling.

If you are going to claim something, then at least make sure are correct first:

Alliteration is the repeated occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of several words in the same phrase. A well-known example is the Mother Goose tongue-twister, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers …".

[kstar]

Originally Posted by epchick

If you are going to claim something, then at least make sure are correct first:

Read the quote again, it says sound. Not spelling.

Now read what I said: "Actually, alliteration has to do with sounding alike, not being spelled with the same beginning consonant."

While alliteration can be employed with words that have the same beginning letter (such as Crazy Coffee), they do not have to have the same beginning letter (such as Crazy Kim), nor do all words that share beginning letters have alliteration (such as Crazy Central).

She misspelled words with a K and claimed it was alliteration, and while it was, sound-wise, that still doesn't explain her misspellings.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by kstar

Now read what I said: "Actually, alliteration has to do with sounding alike, not being spelled with the same beginning consonant."

I did read what you wrote, but I interpreted incorrectly. Sorry.

[Benzgirl]

I can't believe I'm going to root for FSU today.

[awkward1]

I am finding it refreshing to see the traditional football powerhouses from across the country regain their old glory. I live in the midst of SEC territory and I think that I am one of the few who has not partaken of the SEC kool aid. The SEC has been strong the last few years there is no denying that. However, they are falling short at a time when traditional powerhouses like OU and Texas are making a huge comeback. Yes, Florida and Alabama are kicking some a** this year, but across the nation there seems to be a resurgence of power outside of the SEC. Maybe I am a bit nostalgic, but I love the fact that Texas, OU, TT, TCU (geeze, what is going on in Texas?) Ok. State, and Penn State are back in the saddle. It's about time that some of these old rivalries have regained their old glory, it makes bowl season so much more interesting! As for the SEC, which is still a very strong conference, I don't think that Ole Miss got the respect they deserved for their role as the spoiler this year. They are playing some damn fine ball in Oxford lately and they will be a team to watch next year. The ACC is populating the bottom of the rankings but with the very young teams they are fielding I think that at least 2 of their teams will be shake things up even further next year. FSU and GT have two of the youngest teams in the nation, each playing a significant number of true freshmen. Miami is not far behind in that respect but they have yet to show that they are on their way back to their old glory status.
Why on earth is Boise State even ranked? First, they should lose points for that awful blue field that they have....it's nauseating. Second, they have only played one ranked team and have otherwise played a very weak schedule. How on earth are they ahead of a team like Georgia or Ohio State? Ok, I'll stop the rant now and make my predictions for rivalry week:
Florida over FSU - I think the game will be closer than some expect but I don't think that the Noles will pull it off this year. However, if there is going to be a spoiler in any game today I think it will be FSU.

Bama' over Auburn - Auburn had a bye week last week so they have time to rest and recuperate, but they are in 'Bama territory with a strong 'Bama team. I don't think they can pull off an upset.

Georgia Tech over Georgia - Tech is running a great option offense that will keep UGA on their toes.

OK over OK State - This will be a close one but I think OK will pull it out in the end.

Oregon State over Oregon - OSU has stepped up their game lately and if they play as well today as they have been recently this should be an easy win for them.

OK, lt's time to start the show! Let the games begin!

[Benzgirl]

Georgia Tech? Wow!

[Kevin]

OU v. Mizzou for Big XII Championship Game.

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by Kevin

OU v. Mizzou for Big XII Championship Game.

Bah. But whatever, I guess. We should have taken care of business in Lubbock.