*Official* 2007 College Football Thread

[Triforcer]

10-0.  This next possession will tell us a lot about LSU.  Another shitty three and out and I feel good.  A good drive and a score, LSU has championship fighting spirit and its a helluva fight. 

EDIT: Damn.  Bit of a stalled drive, but got an FG on the board- 10-3. 

[Montague]

10-3.

Didn't see the drive but from the "commentary" on the OSU message board it was Flynn taking what the defense gave him. If OSU can get another touchdown that would put a lot of pressure on Les to start slinging it around, maybe make some mistakes and play right into Tressel's hands.

[SnakeCharmer]

OSU is looking good and came ready to play. 
LSU is looking hungover from a couple nights on Bourbon Street.  Better pull their shit together, otherwise they're in for a looooooooooong night.

[Abagadro]

All square. In for a good game here.

[Abagadro]

Is it me or should the OSU band be on the lookout for someone in a Guy Fawkes mask.

Also, I love watching that tiny Holliday run the ball.

[Triforcer]

Damn.  OSU NEEDS to respond to this, before it gets out of hand. 

[Abagadro]

Oh oh.

[Montague]

Oh oh.

QFT.

OSU was the hungrier and better motivated team for oh about 10 minutes. I swear to Christ if OSU gets blown out again I am going to scream for Heacock to be fired, 2 NC games be damned.

I am drinking heavily.

[Triforcer]

I think I'm going to be sick.  And LSU gets the ball starting the 2nd half...

[Abagadro]

Ok, first half impressions.

OSU came out like I thought they would with a big chip on their shoulder. LSU looked confused as they watches Wells run by them.  I underestimated how good of shape Flynn and Dorsey would be in for this game, plus Tyson Jackson is a monster that I completely overlooked as being back.  OSU is in big trouble.

[Montague]

Ok, first half impressions.

OSU came out like I thought they would with a big chip on their shoulder. LSU looked confused as they watches Wells run by them.  I underestimated how good of shape Flynn and Dorsey would be in for this game, plus Tyson Jackson is a monster that I completely overlooked as being back.  OSU is in big trouble.

Add to that, something is going on with Boeckman. Early this year he was a solid QB but every since the Wisconsin game he's been unable to complete a pass downfield. It's as if opposing coaches have "figured him out" or he's got problems with reading coverages because he has flat out sucked the last three games. I would not be surprised if Antonio Henton comes out in the second half.

OSU is getting manhandled up front, but the yardage on the outside is the most troubling.

Beanie Wells is a heisman trophy favorite next year.

Jim Heacock is just throwing shit up there and hoping it sticks. There doesn't seem to be any game plan for OSU on defense.

[SnakeCharmer]

OSU has a nice band.  Couldn't they find some decently hawt woman to be the lead baton twirler, though?

Add to that, something is going on with Boeckman.

He's been hit pretty hard a couple times in the first half.  The last interception he threw, LSU came with a delayed safety blitz and he took shot to the ribs.  Gunshy?  It also looks like LSU is now wanting to man with their DB's, and dare OSU to throw on them.  Everything else is committed to the run.

[Montague]

OSU has a nice band.  Couldn't they find some decently hawt woman to be the lead baton twirler, though?

Add to that, something is going on with Boeckman.

He's been hit pretty hard a couple times in the first half.  The last interception he threw, LSU came with a delayed safety blitz and he took shot to the ribs.  Gunshy?  It also looks like LSU is now wanting to man with their DB's, and dare OSU to throw on them.  Everything else is committed to the run.

Possibly. He doesn't do well with pressure but it looks like he's afraid to throw it longer than 5 yards, and LSU knows it.

[Abagadro]

Doh! Nice gift on the roughing penalty.

Heh, tack on another personal foul. Losing their cool now.

[Montague]

Game over

[Abagadro]

Game over

[SnakeCharmer]

It will be if OSU doesn't answer with a touchdown of their own.

[Paelos]

AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Roughing the punter!?!?! WTF are you rushing a punt for in the first place when it's not even near the end zone?

[SnakeCharmer]

This article over at ESPN seems appropriate given this past season. 

[Abagadro]

Bad mistake with miscommunication between receiver and QB.

[Paelos]

Holy crap 4th down. That foot and a half mattered. Well, not really since they scored a TD anyway. 31-17. Nice job, LSU, you had them literally down and out.

[SnakeCharmer]

OSU showing some life.

[Montague]

That INT could be huge. LSU had them down with their foot on the throat.

[Montague]

Ok, your RB has been getting yardage all night and your QB is a pussy. Why do you pass twice on third and four?

[Abagadro]

Heh, Gary Crowton is such a moron.  Just run it dipshit.


EDIT: And a nice "fuck you" to end the game.

[Triforcer]

I'm crawling into bed to die now.

But let it not be said I was a poor sport: Abagadro, you were right all season.  I am wrong, a moron, and personally unattractive to boot.  OSU has to change something about what they do to keep up with these southern teams. 

Overall, a wacky season of college football and fun to watch.  Until next year's thread...

[Montague]

Thoughts:

1. LSU using the SAME EXACT GAMEPLAN that Florida used last year to win. OSU's defensive coordinator paralyzed again by fear of giving up the big play = 11-15 3rd down conversions or thereabouts.

2. Let's blow up the Jim Tressel coaching myth. LSU was far more disciplined and played much smarter. OSU playcalling was idiotic. Nice PF on the punt, dumbass.

3. Todd Boeckman is the JP Losman of college football.

4. A Heisman Trophy candidate and probable top 5 NFL draft pick next year got 20 carries in the biggest game of the year.

5. The Big 10 sucks.

6. Jim Tressel is overrated. Ohio State is overrated

7. LSU/USC would have been a much better game.

8. Jim Heacock needs to be fired.

9. OSU would not have lasted past the first round of an 8 team playoff.

10. This OSU team has only 4 seniors that played substantial minutes. If they somehow beat USC in week two we're probably going to go through this again next year.  

[Abagadro]

I was being serious above with my prediction of OSU coming out on top of this game based on the status of the two teams, so I didn't totally write them off.

I just don't think teams in the Big 10 really get tested all that much.  There are maybe 2 decent teams a year in the conference, 2 okay teams and the other 6 are usually crap.  With no real attempt to schedule decent nonconference games, teams just wrack up wins without anyone knowing how good they really are. They really set themselves up for this stuff because it raises unrealistic expectations. Start scheduling even mid-level teams from C-USA, ACC, Mountain West, etc. to at least tune up a little bit. Pounding on MAC teams really does a disservice.

Was a crazy season overall though that's for sure.

[Triforcer]

I just don't think teams in the Big 10 really get tested all that much.  There are maybe 2 decent teams a year in the conference, 2 okay teams and the other 6 are usually crap.  With no real attempt to schedule decent nonconference games, teams just wrack up wins without anyone knowing how good they really are. They really set themselves up for this stuff because it raises unrealistic expectations. Start scheduling even mid-level teams from C-USA, ACC, Mountain West, etc. to at least tune up a little bit. Pounding on MAC teams really does a disservice.

Truth.  I still don't think, in the end, OSU is that different talent-wise than the top tier of the SEC.  But the B10 drops off pretty darn fast after OSU and one or two other conference schools. 

[Paelos]

I won't step on anyone's neck for that loss, but it was what we expected. Here's what we should see from now on.

1 - People can stop questioning whether the SEC is currently the best conference in the land. Two back-to-back national champs and a 7-2 bowl record this year do the talking.

2 - OSU or frankly any Big Ten has no chance in a big bowl game until they start playing games during rivalry week, or suck it up and get one extra team to have a conference playoff. Both would be great for the conference, imo.

3 - The Big Ten was pretty horrid this year. Next year can only get better, and I think it will see a resurgence of sorts. At least it wasn't as bad as the ACC, who was the worst conference by far this year.

[Montague]

I just don't think teams in the Big 10 really get tested all that much.  There are maybe 2 decent teams a year in the conference, 2 okay teams and the other 6 are usually crap.  With no real attempt to schedule decent nonconference games, teams just wrack up wins without anyone knowing how good they really are. They really set themselves up for this stuff because it raises unrealistic expectations. Start scheduling even mid-level teams from C-USA, ACC, Mountain West, etc. to at least tune up a little bit. Pounding on MAC teams really does a disservice.

Truth.  I still don't think, in the end, OSU is that different talent-wise than the top tier of the SEC.  But the B10 drops off pretty darn fast after OSU and one or two other conference schools. 

2 things I think OSU needs to do:

1. Shit or get off the pot. Are you a power running team or not? Cut out the goddamn splitting your 240 lb running back out wide and throwing a 5 yard pass.

2. Fire Jim Heacock. Seriously. Giving up 40 points a game in bowl games is bullshit when you have 3 first round draft picks.

[SnakeCharmer]

And that officially wraps the 2007-2008 season.

What a ride.

Only 236 days 'till it starts all over again.


Anyway, OSU desperately needs to start scheduling some tougher noncoms.  Their conference is weaksauce, and they don't get tested like the SEC does week in and week out.  When it comes down to it, you really don't know what kind of team you have until you face a quality opponent like LSU, which really, is too late.  Alot of these guys that are so touted on your team suddenly look ordinary when faced with a 'real' team.   Any feature back will look like a Heisman candidate against teams like Sam Houston State and Florida Atlantic.

[cmlancas]

LSU: 44-20

 

I'm sorry, did I call the stomping? 

[Montague]

LSU: 44-20

 

I'm sorry, did I call the stomping? 

You and Snake. Split national title.

[Montague]

News for Buckeye fans (Hoax, Triforcer and me I guess):

Laurinaitis just announced he's coming back for his senior season. Of the juniors rumored to be defecting to the NFL, only Vernon Gholston declared early. After going to the NC game for the second straight year, OSU will return 18 of 22 starters.

Even more mindboggling, OSU will return 39 of 44 of its two-deep roster. If they beat USC I don't see how they won't be undefeated and #1 before their annual beatdown in the NC game.