2007-2008 NCAA Football - Page 11

SthrnZeta · #1 12-03-2007, 05:23 PM

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And it's my hope (and the hope of an entire state) that they'll actually win just to shut presumptious people like you up.

We've seen a whole bunch of #1s and nationally ranked teams get upset this season. I wouldn't place your bets on it just yet.

You're right that Hawaii winning would certainly go with the theme of this season with all the crazy wins happening. BUT, you only need look at GA's track record this year. The only game that was really a shocker was the game against USC (Carolina). UGA just played bad that game. I'm not going to deny that UGA had some shaky moments this season, but they have finished it out very well. You can't deny that UGA is a damn good team and will most likely have a great win at the sUGAr bowl.

And UGA fans will never shut up. We're Southern and we love our football. Losing to Hawaii will only make us louder next year, trust me.

#2 12-03-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

You're right that Hawaii winning would certainly go with the theme of this season with all the crazy wins happening. BUT, you only need look at GA's track record this year. The only game that was really a shocker was the game against USC (Carolina). UGA just played bad that game. I'm not going to deny that UGA had some shaky moments this season, but they have finished it out very well. You can't deny that UGA is a damn good team and will most likely have a great win at the sUGAr bowl.

And UGA fans will never shut up. We're Southern and we love our football. Losing to Hawaii will only make us louder next year, trust me.

I don't doubt for a second that UGA's a great football team. Shit, even I think they were robbed. I'll even echo the SEC fans "arrogance" (TM Kevin) when I say that SEC football's the damn best out there.

As I said earlier, it's not Hawaii's fault for having a weak schedule (link provided above). It's no fluke. Colt's offense and a highly improved defense (compared to recent years) is what got them this far and yes, they'll be put to the true test come January 1st, but I really think it's far too early to call it a cupcake game, especially when you're basing your opinion on shit talk you read on message boards and you've never even seen a game.

TSteven · #3 12-05-2007, 09:04 PM

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I don't doubt for a second that UGA's a great football team. Shit, even I think they were robbed. I'll even echo the SEC fans "arrogance" (TM Kevin) when I say that SEC football's the damn best out there.

As I said earlier, it's not Hawaii's fault for having a weak schedule (link provided above). It's no fluke. Colt's offense and a highly improved defense (compared to recent years) is what got them this far and yes, they'll be put to the true test come January 1st, but I really think it's far too early to call it a cupcake game, especially when you're basing your opinion on shit talk you read on message boards and you've never even seen a game.

I do not underestimate Hawaii at all. While I have all the confidence that Georgia will win (count me in the arrogant SEC alumni/fan group), I've seen y'all play a few times this season and y'all are for real!

Anybody remember this score from last year's Fiesta Bowl?

Boise State 43 Oklahoma 42

SthrnZeta · #4 12-03-2007, 05:36 PM

Seen a Hawaii game or a GA game...? I've seen highlights from Hawaii games but they're not SEC so I don't follow them as well as other teams, and I certainly didn't expect UGA to be playing them in a BCS bowl game. And yeah, Hawaii did have a weak schedule so it's hard to call them a good team when you have other teams out there like UGA who had a very strong schedule and really proved themselves, which, I'm sorry, but Hawaii will be doing for the first time this season come January when they play the Dawgs. Like one sportscaster said, "Nobody wants to play the Bulldawgs right now."

#5 12-03-2007, 05:47 PM

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Seen a Hawaii game or a GA game...? I've seen highlights from Hawaii games but they're not SEC so I don't follow them as well as other teams, and I certainly didn't expect UGA to be playing them in a BCS bowl game. And yeah, Hawaii did have a weak schedule so it's hard to call them a good team when you have other teams out there like UGA who had a very strong schedule and really proved themselves, which, I'm sorry, but Hawaii will be doing for the first time this season come January when they play the Dawgs. Like one sportscaster said, "Nobody wants to play the Bulldawgs right now."

A Hawaii game, my dear.

What you and Kevin and whoever else are saying isn't anything new. They've been saying that about Hawaii all season.

It's also not just about winning for us. While your football teams over there can bask in the luxury of having financially sound athletic departments, the $4.2 (or so) million payout is a godsend, especially when you consider the fact that the football team's showers couldn't even provide the team with SOAP last year.

Hawaii has had an unbelievable run and the team believes that they can beat anybody, and that's pretty darn awesome.

SthrnZeta · #6 12-03-2007, 05:49 PM

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Hawaii has had an unbelievable run and the team believes that they can beat anybody, and that's pretty darn awesome.

I can't argue with that.

#7 12-03-2007, 05:58 PM

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I can't argue with that.

At least we agree on something!

Will anyone here be attending any of the bowl games this year?

About 22,000 tickets have already been sold to UGA fans (last I heard). Y'all definitely have an advantage -- average prices for a Hawaii Sugar Bowl package start at $2000 (airfare, 4 nights hotel, game day tickets, transportation, tailgate).

I'm willing to shell it out, but I'm afraid I'm having a tough time convincing the homies to do the same.

AOIIalum · #8 12-03-2007, 06:39 PM

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Will anyone here be attending any of the BCS games this year?

I'd love to be in Nashville, but due to a holiday family reunion this year I can't. Maybe, just maybe, next year...and it's nice to type that and think it could be within the realm of possibility.

aopirose · #9 12-04-2007, 11:49 AM

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Will anyone here be attending any of the bowl games this year?

We are going to the Sugar Bowl and the BCS National Championship. We may go to the New Orleans Bowl but we haven't really decided.

ZTAngel · #10 12-04-2007, 11:57 AM

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Will anyone here be attending any of the bowl games this year?

I would love to go to Memphis and watch the UCF v. Mississippi State game but I have a friend's wedding that weekend in Orlando. Bad timing. All my UCF friends here in Atlanta are driving up there for the game. I'm so jealous!

NutBrnHair · #11 12-03-2007, 05:49 PM

I watched the Hawaii vs. Boise State game and I was impressed with their style of offense.

Sure, I'm an SEC fan, but I'm looking forward to watching the Sugar Bowl. Definitely a clash of different styles of football.

Don't doubt that June Jones knows all about the legacy of UGA football -- he was in Atlanta for quite awhile! He'll have his boys ready.

SthrnZeta · #12 12-11-2007, 10:56 AM

I gotta say, I was hoping for McFadden - he's been there before and he's a Junior... both good players though.

macallan25 · #13 12-25-2007, 06:37 AM

Don't agree with Arizona State. Played very poorly at the end of the season over their last 4 games.

PhiGam · #14 01-01-2008, 03:38 AM

Has anyone ever seen worse calls than in the FSU-Kentucky game?

FHwku · #15 01-01-2008, 08:00 AM

go Kentucky! we won a bowl game and a basketball yesterday.

i hope the SEC goes undefeated in bowl games this year. we went 6-3 last year.