Open Thread: Conference Championship games in college football. Go Bearcats!
by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 10:43 AM EST
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PrintToday is a big day in college football. I mean, really big. And the University of Cincinnati is in the thick of it. With a win over the Pitt Panthers, the Bearcats win the Big East, an automatic bid to the BCS and wait for colossal upsets for a National Championship game. If they don't make the National Championship, aaasome project that the Bearcats will play the loser of the SEC Championship game. Awesome. Bring 'em on.
Big East: UC at Pitt. Noon on ABC
SEC: Florida at Alabama (in Georgia) at 4PM on CBS
ACC: Georgia Tech at Clemson (in Florida) at 8PM on ESPN
Big 12: Texas at Nebraska (in Dallas) at 8PM on ABC
If you're watching today's great slate of college football, come back and talk football.
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Hahahaha. Go me!!
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 10:47 AM EST reply actions
Pitt Player to watch
Greg Romeus, he’s 6-5 270 and a prototype DE. I’m sure you all know about him. He is most likely going to declare for the draft and would be a late 1st and early 2nd rounder.
Think a more explosive Aaron Kampman. (or a Justin Smith with speed and finesse moves – not just the bull rush)
He is also on the final list of the Ted Hendricks award for DE of the year. The guy is also a leader and a strong stand-up character.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=76317&draftyear=2011&genpos=DE
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 11:05 AM EST reply actions
oh and by more explosive Aaron Kampman i don;t mean he is a speed rusher… he has good but not great speed. But as a future DE i think having him opposite M. Johnson would make CIncy have a really good DL
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
Nice choice of threads, Josh.
Don’t forget, Kentucky and North Carolina play (CBB) on CBS @ 12:30 Eastern.
because it's not an official championship game.
It just happens to be the last game of the season between two undefeated teams.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
and by undefeated, I mean one undefeated and one one-loss team.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Everybody is picking Shitzburgh to win this game.
Oh, wait this is college so, U of S (LOL) is going to win this game. They say their defense is great but what happened this year, they have two losses to who? One of the teams the Bearcats beat this year! Cincy’s offense is so explosive that I think that Cincy is going to win. People said that Cincy would beat OSU b/c OSU’s defense couldn’t stop the Bearcats offense. With that being said, is the U of S’s defense better than OSU’s defense? I don’t think so. The Bearcats played a much harder schedule this year also. GO BEARCATS!!!!!!
Very
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
It reminded Matt Millen of a young Barry Sanders.
Can we say, drama queen?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
And Matt Millen is obviously a great judge of football talent.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
good point
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
whose band just played the “mortal kombat” theme song? i commend them for that choice.
i'm going to go america all over your ass!
damn i missed it
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Yes. They’re 5-1 the Bearcats are 6-0. If Pitt beats the Bearcats, then both teams are 6-1 and Pitt wins the conference title by way of a tie-breaker.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Hell yea
Big third and seven conversion by Pike. Gilyard is warming up!
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 12:56 PM EST reply actions
Pike has hardly looked efficent so far. He’s throwing off his back-foot even when not under any pressure. He looks scared to throw an INT (due to his lack of faith in his defence
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Coach Kelly apparently has not taught his receivers the art of wrestling.
The Pitt defenders are ALL OVER the Cincy receivers.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
JOHN WALL ON A TAR HEEL BITCH!
So far, anyway.
For those of you concerned — like me — Kentucky is leading North Carolina 40-23.
On that last drive before the block, there was PI on two straight plays.
On the 3rd down play, Binns was held for the entire route.
RE:
I wondered that when Notre Dame declared that they’re not going to a Bowl game this year.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Cats are just getting rolled.
Outcoached, outexecuted, outplayed period. Hopefully they can put points back up on the board before halftime. Go Mardy!!!!!!!!!!
So..... best UC comeback of the season? :)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
but can the D come up with a 3 and out?
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
You guys give up on football to easily.
;)
Two score leads with a half of football and a QB like Pike ain’t shit.
I'm sorry Big East kiddos in that commercial,
but it’s my God-given right to be an armchair coach/coordinator/quarterback.
I will not stop criticizing my favorite team, thank you very much.
Very cool, Quan Cosby and Andre Caldwell are following the game and tweeting about it.
Both seem to be pulling for the Cats, while both’s alma maters are ranked ahead of them. Very cool.
agree. Just have to remind him that the rush isn’t relentless. Needs to not throw off the front foot and shout at those recievers because the ref is allowing some physicality
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
haha well everyone likes a good close hug
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Need to send Gilyard and Binns out with switchblades...
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
These referees were trained at St. Luke's School for the Blind, I think.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
I'm inclined to agree.
Pitt’s line is getting away with holds, and their cornerbacks are getting away with PI and their linebackers with late hits.
We did have a few drop passes the first half.
but this does not speak for poor officiating all fu!@@#$ game
When Matt Millen is complaining about atrocities on the football field
You KNOW it’s bad.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
If Cincy loses and Texas loses
I’m going to start throwing things and shit a golden brick! So help me GOD I’m going safari hunting for Zebras! LOL
Good point from CNati,
The last time the Bearcats O struggled like this was when it was 17-10 at the half against USF. It was due to pressure. Collaros came in and eliminated the pressure b/c of the threat to run. Worked in that game, maybe worth a shot here.
I wouldn't mind seeing them split time between Collaros and Pike.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Collaros came in because of injury.
The Cats were leading anyway. I don’t know if it makes sense to completely go away from the gameplan and give Collaros too much playing time with stakes this high.
This is not the Bearcats team we've been watching all year.
I think the Kelly/ND talk for the past two weeks has really taken its toll.
BK is PISSED!
Yelling at Tony on the sidelines. Collaros is warming up.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
What's funny about that Droid commercial?
They’re targeting the iPhone, and yes…my iPhone does all of that stuff. lol
true
but i cant believe the announcer actually said “that was pathetic”
This game really makes me want a playoff...
I would love to see the SEC “speed” try and succeed in snowy conditions. Forcing the southern teams to come and play in some adverse conditions in NOV/DEC would really even the playing field. Midwestern/Northern teams are designed to play in inclement weather.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
changes at halftime is what good coaches make. That A-Gap blitz was very well schemed. DIon just wasn’t looking for it
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
agreed, but we might have to trade up to get him
isnt that weird… were used to being able to draft just about whoever the hell we want
don’t want to say it but, he’s having a tony romo choke game today.
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Watching him throw that ball you would have thought that Gilyard was all by himself. He just floated it. No pepper at all.
Freaking terrible. For the third time today.
Okay, I really want to see Collaros at this point.
Pike’s just all over the place. That was a terrible throw to Binns.
God, this is making me mad.
NO. REASON. for this offense to be struggling like this. Pike didn’t have any pressure that entire set of downs.
Well, when you let one team interfere with receivers all day without penalty...
That tends to happen.
The interference doesn't excuse Pike's poor throwing all day with no pressure.
He’s nowhere close. Another five yards on that ball and Gilyard would still be running right now.
No. That was on the offense.
The defense got them a turnover and Pike urinated right down his leg and gave the Pitt offense aNOTHER short field.
I mean, yeah, Pike isn't playing well.
But there have been a couple of dropped balls and 6+ un-called PI.
Binns dropping passes, Pike throwing poorly, no penalties being called Pike bad decisions
sums this game up!! terrible day guys. Hope Kelly stays
I sez to my roommate from Pittsburgh,
“Need another kick return.”
… Gilyard breaks it down the sideline.
“Oh.”
This matchup reminds me of the '05 Steelers-Bengals matchup.
Pass attack vs. pass rush. Rush attack vs. weak, somewhat opportunistic defense.
Extra points
is it a nati thing to miss PAT’s? kills us every time
We're gonna open a can of WHO DEY on your arse
Seriously, these announcers are crap.
Complimenting Binns for not letting the ball get into the end zone when they clearly meant Chappelle.
commentators are always my least liked part of watching sports
We're gonna open a can of WHO DEY on your arse
why are they still in shotgun?
with one inch to go you would think they would qb sneak with collaros
it would be nice. KR/PR man
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
5 min and some change. i think
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
good enough to win
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Did anybody catch the Trade that went thru in our Fantasy League?
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
how can you hate the Pirates?
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
hmm. Well im a Indians fan, and i wasnt around for the 70's
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Alright so our D failed epicly
Lets see what pike can do.
Alright so our D failed epicly
Lets see what pike can do.
universe, id rather play on mars
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
good enough to win, bad enough to lose
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
33 seconds. For some reason I typed "33 seconds" on CJ before.
Have we seen this before in Denver? Ruh roh.
STD?
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
never happen
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
yea but wishful thinking..could you imagine a kelly O with our zimmer D
We're gonna open a can of WHO DEY on your arse
sure i can imagine
We should be happy if Zimmer is back next year
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
word. exactly what i was thinking. the man could at least teach brat how to make halftime adjustments.
i'm going to go america all over your ass!
brat adjusts...its called...we're up so lets not do anything at all
We're gonna open a can of WHO DEY on your arse
Like Kelly could be an OC...
It’s either head coach or the road.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
He wouldn’t get paid nearly as much being an OC in the NFL as he would be a head coach in college football — especially if he leaves for Notre Dame.
Did you guys see ESPN’s report that he’s going to “entertain” talking with them if they want.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
i did see that. It said He's willing to listen
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Just thought of this.
Can you imagine Kelly getting in Chad’s face?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
That was one hell of WIN!!
Cincy football baby.
20-3!! 3-0 vs. Pittsburgh.
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oof. that sucks for pitt though.
REALLY tough way to lose such an important game
me too
but that was one of those games where you hate to see anybody lose
Florida and Alabama.
This will be a good one.
And you have to consider, if the Bearcats don’t get in the national championship game, there’s a chance that we could play the loser of that SEC game.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
im watching the USC and Arizona game
The way we have been drafting USC players, i like to get a jump on the scouting process
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Give us a full report
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
will do
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
me too
but still. that was one of those games where you hate to see anybody lose
I think we should call this season...
“Cincinnati: Owners of Pittsburgh football in 2009”.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
+1
20-3! :)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
It's the way of college football now...
And the way of quarterbacks way over-rated when being graded for pro style offenses.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 5, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
yeah i dont even like to grade the Spread QBs
I will rather watch more film of Jake Locker, Ryan Mallett, Jimmy Clausen
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Dec 5, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
anyone think palmer goes over 300 tomorrow? or do we run all day
We're gonna open a can of WHO DEY on your arse
it will be the most boring game ever. Cincy 20-7.
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 5, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
While I agree with Mr. Sheffieldbengal
it will be a HUGE win for Cinci if they can (and better) pull it off. It will guarantee a winning season!
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