College Football?????

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Now I'm comfused. As the unofficial farm system for the NFL, does College football belong here,in another forum, or nowhere on Nyyfans.com?

[ConnYanksFan]

Once you go north of Pennsylvania there doesn't seem to be a large interest in college football, especially in New England. Since most of the members here are from New York/New England I wouldn't expect there to be much interest in college football. However, I'm a Penn State fan and counting down the days until the opener against Akron on 9/4.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

I don't know? BC and Syracuse have their fans, and there have got to be some Domers here. As for me, my alma mater, University of Colorado Boulder, is comming off the worst off season in NCAA history. Rape allegations, strippers, head coaches and university presidents with inexplicably dumb public comments, players transferring.

Still, I look forward to the season. My fondest hope that someone will knock off USC, Is VA Tech any good this year?

I guess we'll leave this here until someone tells us to move.

[Serge]

Nice more NCAA fans!

That must be hard for you Social Pinstriper. Colorado has had a rough off-season.

I, myself, am a Michigan State fan. But I am from upstate New York, don't ask me how that happened.

VTech isn't in the top 25. Here are the fresh rankings released today....errr yesterday. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=1849109

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by Serge
Nice more NCAA fans!

That must be hard for you Social Pinstriper. Colorado has had a rough off-season.

I, myself, am a Michigan State fan. But I am from upstate New York, don't ask me how that happened.

VTech isn't in the top 25. Here are the fresh rankings released today....errr yesterday. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=1849109
One of the many difficult parts has been that we did not get any of the recruits that were involved. One, a linebacker, is an all american at Oaklohoma. All around, a HUGE black eye for the school. It will be 10 years before we are competitive again.

Fortunatly, I'm interested in all of it. Thanks for the link.

[PettittesPrincess]

I'm actually looking forward to Arizona football for the first time since I've been here. Stoops should be able to do what Mackovic never could with this program! The next few seasons should be fun!

Also, GO IRISH!

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by PettittesPrincess
I'm actually looking forward to Arizona football for the first time since I've been here. Stoops should be able to do what Mackovic never could with this program! The next few seasons should be fun!

Also, GO IRISH!

I hope that you are right. Both of them play USC, and someone must beat the Trojans this year. Their legions of fans here in LA can be quite annoying.:badass: :)

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper


I hope that you are right. Both of them play USC, and someone must beat the Trojans this year. Their legions of fans here in LA can be quite annoying.:badass: :)

GO TROJANS!!!!! :D

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank


GO TROJANS!!!!! :D :rolleyes: ;) :)

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper
Both of them play USC, and someone must beat the Trojans this year. Their legions of fans here in LA can be quite annoying.:badass: :)

Hey, I've been a USC fan since I was young so it's nice to see the program regain the prominence it once had. And here's hoping #1 is allowed back on the team so we can TOTALLY run up the score instead kind-of kicking ass! ;)

[JeffWeaverFan]

Go Vandy!:gulp:

[Banquo's Ghost]

Originally posted by JeffWeaverFan
Go Vandy!:gulp:

Vandy? you poor soul. at least there's always basketball.

Michigan btw

[JeffWeaverFan]

Originally posted by Banquo's Ghost


Vandy? you poor soul. at least there's always basketball.

Michigan btw
Yeah, football season is rough but getting to the Sweet 16 last season was pretty good in basketball.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank


Hey, I've been a USC fan since I was young so it's nice to see the program regain the prominence it once had. And here's hoping #1 is allowed back on the team so we can TOTALLY run up the score instead kind-of kicking ass! ;)

At Pac Ten media day,Washington Coach Keith Gilbertson, picked USC to finish third ....................................................................in the NFC West.

Seriously though, their third team could put up big numbers against this year's schedule. Through no fault of their own (who would predict that Va.Tech, Notre Dame, and the entire rest of the Pac Ten would all be as bad as they are shaping up to be this year), strength of schedule could once again be a BCS issue for SC.

In all honesty, I have no problem with the team, and I think that Pete Carroll is everything that you could want a college coach to be. I usually go to at least one game every season, and have a great time.

It's just that about 75% of the people that I do business with are either alumni or hardcore fans, and it gets old. Looks like I'll need to get used to it, because I think that they're going to have a good long run at the top.

[YanksRockMan]

We Are.....PENN STATE!!!

[PettittesPrincess]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank


GO TROJANS!!!!! :D


:barf: Gross.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by YanksRockMan
We Are.....PENN STATE!!!

How did you feel about Paterno's extension?

[ConnYanksFan]

Originally posted by YanksRockMan
We Are.....PENN STATE!!!
Amen to that. I figured there had to at least one more Penn State fan around here than me.

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by JeffWeaverFan
Go Vandy!:gulp:

LOL....my sister went there. They just don't seem to get the athletes for football.

[ConnYanksFan]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank


LOL....my sister went there. They just don't seem to get the athletes for football.
They got a pretty good QB in Jay Cutler. It looks like this may be the year they finally take 5th place in the SEC East away from Kentucky.:lol:

[YanksRockMan]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper


How did you feel about Paterno's extension?
Eh...I've thought he should have retired when he broke the record, but who can blame him for wanting an extension. Tons of Penn State is named after him (Paterno Library)....

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by YanksRockMan

Eh...I've thought he should have retired when he broke the record, but who can blame him for wanting an extension. Tons of Penn State is named after him (Paterno Library)....

Our nations capitol is named after George Washinton, and yet, he is obviously too old to be President.

[DaBoys4LifeNYY35]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper


Our nations capitol is named after George Washinton, and yet, he is obviously too old to be President.

:lol: :lol: :lol: Oh man, that one really got me.

I happen to agree with you about Paterno, and I HATE the regional coverage when I'm at school that gives me Penn State vs Other Sucky Team instead of Texas vs Oklahoma, etc. When I was at home, I got to see UT almost every week it seemed like.

Hook 'em Horns! Screwed by the BCS 3 years and counting!

[Shaun4013]

GO NOTRE DAME.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by Shaun4013
GO NOTRE DAME. As I stated above, I hope that the Irish gell in time for their annual showdown with USC. College football is a better place when traditional powers like ND are competitive.:)

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper
As I stated above, I hope that the Irish gell in time for their annual showdown with USC. College football is a better place when traditional powers like ND are competitive.:)

I agree. If ND can finally get things going and become a power again, it'll make me smile even bigger when USC thumps 'em.........again. ;)

[MelmoandMiggy]

M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D Maryland Will Win!!!

Go Terps!

I feel like the ACC has, for the time being, leapfrogged the Big 10, Pac 10 and the SEC as the second best football conference in the country, behind the Big 12. Miami and Va Tech added to FSU, Maryland, NCState, Georgia Tech, Clemson, and UVA. UNC has its years too. The Duke ineptitude at football really warms the cockles of my heart.

[BroadwayBomber55]

College Football is very unpredictable with more upsets than in the NFL.

I have some suggestions for College Football though...eliminate the multiple overtimes. I saw the Arkansas-Kentucky overtime game last year and it went to seven OTs. It was exciting, but the players were spent.

I wish the NFL and College Football adopt the Arena Football League OT system. Each team gets one possession to score. If the score is still tied, go to sudden death and the first team scores wins. That's a better overtime.

And also, I'm begging for the NCAA, add another title bowl game instead of the BCS mess. Not right now, save it for the future if the BCS is corrupted.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by MelmoandMiggy
M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D Maryland Will Win!!!

Go Terps!

I feel like the ACC has, for the time being, leapfrogged the Big 10, Pac 10 and the SEC as the second best football conference in the country, behind the Big 12. Miami and Va Tech added to FSU, Maryland, NCState, Georgia Tech, Clemson, and UVA. UNC has its years too. The Duke ineptitude at football really warms the cockles of my heart.

The ACC is certainly trending in that direction, but what makes the SEC so special is that the fans care so much about football. ACC fans have a ways to go in that department.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by BroadwayBomber55
College Football is very unpredictable with more upsets than in the NFL.

I have some suggestions for College Football though...eliminate the multiple overtimes. I saw the Arkansas-Kentucky overtime game last year and it went to seven OTs. It was exciting, but the players were spent.

I wish the NFL and College Football adopt the Arena Football League OT system. Each team gets one possession to score. If the score is still tied, go to sudden death and the first team scores wins. That's a better overtime.

And also, I'm begging for the NCAA, add another title bowl game instead of the BCS mess. Not right now, save it for the future if the BCS is corrupted.

Last years triple overtime Cal-USC game was the best game I saw all year. I would suggest that the NFL needs to adopt the NCAA overtime rules because NFL tie games are most often decided by the coin flip.

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by MelmoandMiggy

I feel like the ACC has, for the time being, leapfrogged the Big 10, Pac 10 and the SEC as the second best football conference in the country, behind the Big 12.

On paper maybe. Sure, they've got a lot of potential but they haven't played any games yet. I think it's only fair to wait till AFTER the season to see where the ACC stands in respect to the others. Who knows, the rest of the PAC 10 may wake up finally.

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by BroadwayBomber55
I have some suggestions for College Football though...eliminate the multiple overtimes. I saw the Arkansas-Kentucky overtime game last year and it went to seven OTs. It was exciting, but the players were spent.


I saw that game too......one of the most exciting games I've ever seen. As such, they should keep the OT system as is.

[WebsterMulligan]

Go Irish!

[Shaun4013]

Originally posted by WebsterMulligan
Go Irish!

Hell yea! I think they could suprise some people this year. Brady Quinn is going to be one mighty good QB.

[Bernie Inferno]

GO BC!!!

BCS Bowl in a weak Big East?!

[RhodyYanksFan]

Originally posted by ConnYanksFan
Once you go north of Pennsylvania there doesn't seem to be a large interest in college football, especially in New England. Since most of the members here are from New York/New England I wouldn't expect there to be much interest in college football. However, I'm a Penn State fan and counting down the days until the opener against Akron on 9/4.

Do you think Penn State should have re-signed Joe Paterno even though he's 800 years old and obviously past his prime?

[1TonHumanHamsterWheel]

O-H... I-O!

This is my first year of grad school at The Ohio State University, and I've got tickets to all the home games in the "Big 2 and the Little 9" Conference, including the Buckeyes' 3 biggest rivals: Wisconsin, Penn State, and Michigan. Looks like I may be the only fan of the last undisputed national champions on this board, but I've noticed a few Michgan fans here (The Game will give us something to talk about during the Yanks' offseason).

I also follow Notre Dame a bit, because QB Brady Quinn (who started last year as a true freshman) went to my high school.

[ConnYanksFan]

Originally posted by RhodyYanksFan


Do you think Penn State should have re-signed Joe Paterno even though he's 800 years old and obviously past his prime?
My opinion is that it's just a ploy to aid in recruiting. If the recruits know that JoePa will be around for their full career at Penn State they'd feel much more confident with their commitment than if Joe kept getting one year extensions. Joe has said he wants "one more great Penn State team". If everything goes right this season (7-8 wins), that team could come next season. After that great season I expect Joe to call it quits. I'd say there's about a 15% chance he'll fulfill the contract.

[PettittesPrincess]

Glad to see some other ND fans on here!! GO IRISH! :D

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by 1TonHumanHamsterWheel
Looks like I may be the only fan of the last undisputed national champions on this board, but

Even though my name says "Buckeye" it doesn't have anything to do with THE Ohio State Univ.......it just refers to where I live. I do follow OSU because of all the locals on the team but if they were to face USC in January.....GO TROJANS!

[bagger015]

Go Orangemen!!!!!!!!!!!


You cannot take my dreams away from me.......:) Unfortunately I think this season is really going to hurt.......:uhh:

[SoCal Pinstriper]

USC - Virginia Tech this Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have no idea where the name came from, but

Go Hockies!!! Go Hockies!!!

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper
USC - Virginia Tech this Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have no idea where the name came from, but

Go Hockies!!! Go Hockies!!!

Who exactly are the "Hockies"???? ;) :lol:

[PinstripePride]

Go BC Eagles.

[ConnYanksFan]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Tech

Go down to "Athletics" for an explanation of the name Hokies.

[Gringaloca]

Originally posted by WebsterMulligan
Go Irish!


Dammmmmn, Web'.....:( Just when I thought I liked you...:)


GO BLUE!!!!!!! *damnnnnn mines not 'blue or huge'..:confused: .;) hmmmmmm...

I love/live for NCAA Football. Cool, autumn Saturday afternoons in the Big House.. :cool:

[YanksRockMan]

You heard it here first, RB Austin Scott will lead the Big Ten in rushing yards.

[DaBoys4LifeNYY35]

Well, my bf and I were playing NCAA 2005, using UT in dynasty mode... and WE BEAT OKLAHOMA 3 YEARS IN A ROW! I think that is a sign that this can finally happen in real life.

Though another year of Vince Young at QB makes me sick.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank


Who exactly are the "Hockies"???? ;) :lol:

I knew that didn't look right, but I was too lazy to look it up. Jokes on Me.;) :lol:

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by ConnYanksFan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Tech

Go down to "Athletics" for an explanation of the name Hokies.
Right...but does it say anything about "Hockies"? ;)

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper


I knew that didn't look right, but I was too lazy to look it up. Jokes on Me.;) :lol:

You're not going to do this every week, are you? At least get the names right if you do. :lol: BTW.....cool sig. Do you know that in Jamaica, they have a soft drink named Ting?

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank


You're not going to do this every week, are you? At least get the names right if you do. :lol: BTW.....cool sig. Do you know that in Jamaica, they have a soft drink named Ting?

No, I'm not going to flame the Trojans every week, as this is the only game on their weak ass schedule that they stand a chance to lose.;).

I am capable of spelling most mascot names. Tigers, Bears, see.
:D But really, hokies:uhh:

I'd prefer the orange drink we have in America called "Tang".:eek:

Seriously, I can't wait for football!!!

[ConnYanksFan]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper
Seriously, I can't wait for football!!!
Tomorrow night is the "unofficial" start of college football. None the less, I'm looking forward to it. Seems like just yesterday the Sugar Bowl ended yet it seems like five years ago Michigan State blew out PSU to end our miseable season.

For me it'll be hearing the first Lion Roar in Beaver Stadium on 9/4.

Fight on State

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by ConnYanksFan

Tomorrow night is the "unofficial" start of college football.

Fight on State
Actually, tonight is extreemly official. The very best thing about college football to me is that every single game counts if you have NCAA Championship aspirations. No slips allowed.

OBTW, I'm praying for a USC "slip."

[YanksRockMan]

Originally posted by ConnYanksFan

Tomorrow night is the "unofficial" start of college football. None the less, I'm looking forward to it. Seems like just yesterday the Sugar Bowl ended yet it seems like five years ago Michigan State blew out PSU to end our miseable season.

For me it'll be hearing the first Lion Roar in Beaver Stadium on 9/4.

Fight on State
I will most likely be getting free tickets to the Spartans:barf:-PSU game...

We are...PENN STATE!

[ConnYanksFan]

Originally posted by YanksRockMan

I will most likely be getting free tickets to the Spartans:barf:-PSU game...

We are...PENN STATE!
You never know, that game could clinch an 11-0 season and Big Ten champioship for PSU. Anything is possible.

I've got tickets for the Akron game and I'll also be attend one more at some point during the season.

[YanksRockMan]

Originally posted by ConnYanksFan

You never know, that game could clinch an 11-0 season and Big Ten champioship for PSU. Anything is possible.

I've got tickets for the Akron game and I'll also be attend one more at some point during the season.
I'm not saying I don't like the game (I'm really excited)

I just hate Michigan State :)

[IncredibleByNature]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper



OBTW, I'm praying for a USC "slip."

Your prayer was not answered, SP. ;)

GO TROJANS!!! :D

[ConnYanksFan]

Originally posted by YanksRockMan

I'm not saying I don't like the game (I'm really excited)

I just hate Michigan State :)
I don't hate MSU. It's a ridiculous forced rivalry we have with them. It's that other team from Michigan I have a problem with.:barf:

USC wasn't sharp at all last night. The offensive line was struggling to hold back the Tech line. The USC receivers looked scared. Perhaps Mike Williams makes a bigger difference than originally thought. Reggie Bush looked good. I'm hoping PSU will use Rodney Kinlaw like USC uses Bush this season.

[Soriambi]

Originally posted by ConnYanksFan

I don't hate MSU. It's a ridiculous forced rivalry we have with them. It's that other team from Michigan I have a problem with.:barf:

USC wasn't sharp at all last night. The offensive line was struggling to hold back the Tech line. The USC receivers looked scared. Perhaps Mike Williams makes a bigger difference than originally thought. Reggie Bush looked good.

I agree. I watched the game, and USC didn't impress me at all, other than Bush. At one point beating VT like that would be impressive, but not so much now-especially when they were sans Marcus Vick. It was the first game of the season, though, so they could have been a bit rusty. I think they'll get better, because if they keep playing like that they might lose a game or two.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by IncredibleByNature


Your prayer was not answered, SP. ;)

GO TROJANS!!! :D

I actually thought that the Trojans looked pretty good considering that they opened 3000 miles away in front of 80k VT fans, They had no turnovers, and although VT amassed the yards in the 1st half, once USC put the scout on Roberts(?), the VT QB, they played well defensivly.

I also think that VT may be better than advertised. I see them as a lock for a bowl, and perhaps ranked by season's end.

Sadly,and through no fault of USC, they have very few real challenges remaining on their schedule. This will be another long season for those of us in LA who are not Trojan fans.:(

[Buckeye Yank]

You guys are right, USC didn't look very good. But they also had to fill 3 spots (WR, RB, DL) that they didn't plan to fill this year. Also, if you look at the depth chart, they're pretty damn young compared to other top 10 teams so they'll be around for a while. I'm not sure who all got in but the commentators mentioned that USC would have 8 freshman playing......8!!! That's what teams do when they're tossing in the towel, not the returning National Champs. So look out naysayers, the Men of Troy are back!

http://www.fansonly.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/depth-chart

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank
the Men of Troy are back!

http://www.fansonly.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/depth-chart

As if they wern't annoying enough as the Trojans, they now officially want to be referred to as "The Men Of Troy". They have instructed announcers doing their games to use only that moniker. You could almost feel the guys on Friday bristle every time that they said it.

The only good thing about having to watch the Pac Ten every week as our regional ABC game is that Keith Jackson still does the games. Last year he refused to use MOT exclusively, and I smiled every time he said Trojans.

[Buckeye Yank]

Originally posted by Socal Pinstriper

The only good thing about having to watch the Pac Ten every week as our regional ABC game is that Keith Jackson still does the games. Last year he refused to use MOT exclusively, and I smiled every time he said Trojans.

He's the best ever! Wish we could see/hear him more on this side of the country.

[PettittesPrincess]

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank
So look out naysayers, the Men of Troy are back!


:barf: :barf:

[cubhater]

OK, let me be the first to say GO MIAMI HURRICANES!

On a somber note, a prayer to all the Floridians who will be affected by Hurricane Frances.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Originally posted by cubhater

On a somber note, a prayer to all the Floridians who will be affected by Hurricane Frances.

I'll second the part about Frances.