Counsel, all the Div-A teams that lose to Div-AA teams should really refrain from smack talk. (Hint - you're the only one that qualifies, okay hero?)

Your team was ranked 2nd - 2nd in the Nation - and fell all the way out of the Top 25. Not only that, your team is the first Div-A team in the HISTORY OF THE NCAA to lose to a Div-AA. Now don't get me wrong I love the smack I take as a Notre Dame fan because it comes with the territory.

But dude, you lost to a team that is a player or two from being DIV-III, so I am not impressed with your 25th ranking.

My team is losing with freshman and sophmore kids playing. Your team is chock full of Senior and Junior choke artists lead by the leader of chokers - Lloyd "I can't win againt Ohio State" Carr.

Stifle your smack talk about Michigan kiddo. I have researched the NCAA and cannot find a team that was favored to be in the BCS National Championship Game only to fall COMPLETELY OUT OF THE TOP 25.

So, be honest, are you're happy to be @ #25 in the BCS giving the #2 ranking in the preseason? Is that what Michigan fans have accepted for success now? Being ranked at the absolute bottom? Think about that for a second when you ask where Notre Dame is, a team not ranked anywhere near Michigan. Point the finger at rebuilding Notre Dame all you want, it doesn't change the fact that your team is in the Chick Fila Bowl, kid. (Here is a hint: When you get inside the top 10, talk smack. If not, start beating Div-AA teams and work your where up from there. )

And when you beat the Buckeyes in Novemeber you can talk. Until then your team is left wanting, as usual. What's Carr's record against Jimmy T? 1-6?

That's what I thought.

You know, you are demeaning all Div-AA programs with your comments.

And coming back strong Baby.

Um, no. App. State was the 2005 and 2006 Div. AA Champs.

Now, this is just to much anger for your own good.

If, and granted it is a big IF, we win on November 17 my "talk" will be turned up a notch or 10. But first the Fighting Illini, which is a big hurdle.


STILL BELIEVE BABY
GO BLUE

Who the heck is Wofford? Oh thats right, they're the team that beat Appalachian State.

Nice to have an Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry on the board Counsel. All in fun.

Can't wait until:

Quote:

Nov 17 @Michigan 12:00pm

Quote:

Oct 20 Southern Cal. @ NOTRE DAME 3:30pm

I am calling upset! You heard it here first.

...probably the last place you'll hear it too! :D

LOL.

Seriously, write it down.

Not only the Green Jersey's, but the YELLOW PANTS!

Like Lou Holtz says: "Notre Dame does not lose at home."

Well I don't care who you are, but when Lou Holtz says Notre Dame is not losing at home, you take that to the bank.

Notre Dame is having a bad season, and USC has to pay!

GO IRISH!!!

:lifter

Holy Cow did we look off today...But, we still eeked out a victory!;)

Love my Sooners!!!

Holly

Boomer Sooner!!!

Nice game.

PSU 36 IU 31

I thought we had a good game. My fear was that we would overlook Indiana in anticipation of the Buckeyes next week.

Morelli did well this week, and we had a good balance between run & pass.

Looking forward to OSU at Happy Valley.



Bandy

Pathetic. Notre Dame is breaking all kinds of records this season. Just not any good ones.

The Buckeyes looked strong except for 3 plays in the 3rd. They're playing some of the best defense I have seen them play - better than the days of AJ Hawk a few years ago.

See you next week Penn State fans.

JMI, I love the new avatar.

Does Lou birdwatch, because he may have missed that goose nesting at ND stadium yesterday. :p

Go Lions! 18-1 at home the last three years. OSU you're next!!!!!

Here come the IRISH!!!
 

LMAO
USC 38 - ND 0; Thank God they were wearing the green jerseys.

Kind of sad when your coach (Weis) is telling everyone to "wait 'til next year." This is Notre Dame man, this year IS next year.

I like Penn State but I just do not think they have the offense to hang with THE Ohio State defense. The key will be shutting up that crowd when we're on offense. They are LOUD.

OSU 28
PSU 10

I think it'll be closer than that. Our defense has been good the majority of the year. The X Factors are Morelli (it changes week to week, but he's currently on a roll), the crowd, and the defense. I honestly believe Kinlaw is just as good as Austin Scott (he's averaging 5.2 yds / carry this year), and will be the difference maker in this game.

PSU 17
OSU 13



Bandy

Defining game
 

No doubt about it, Penn St., has a solid team. This will be a defining game for Ohio St., and it will let the rest of the nation really see how good is Ohio St.

Luckeyes – 24
Tamed Lions - 14

The men in Blue are playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-7) and they are playing for the Little Brown Jug, the oldest trophy in College Football.

"One hundred and four years later we're still playing for that coveted jug, the oldest trophy in college football," Carr said. "It has a great tradition, a great meaning here. So, you know, when you lose it, it's a miserable experience. When you win it, you get to keep that jug where it belongs. I mean, we bought that jug." Lloyd Carr, Michigan head coach.

STILL BELEAVE

GO BLUE

I believe ( and hope) that Penn State will win.

Meanwhile, USC has an extremely tough game against Oregon. :munchin

Thanks for the support. It'll definitely help us both if PSU wins.

I saw that Mark Sanchez is getting the start for USC this week. What do you think of him as a starter? Was the Arizona game or the Notre Dame game more indicative of how you think he'll perform this week against the Ducks?



Bandy

He was the #1 QB prospect and the HS player of the year when he was recruited. He is going to be a great one, but he doesn't have much experience right now. Oregon has a great team, and Eugene is a very tough place to play with all those drunken loggers in the stands . . .

I have to post this. :rolleyes:

Batman's gay twin? :munchin

GO LIONS!!!!

Oregon vs. USC
 

From Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon game JUST over...
Oregon 24 USC 17

Go Ducks!!!

One more time,
GO DUCKS!!!

sorry RL.

Just got to love it when the Quack Attack Works, obviously except for the Beavs............... Go Beavs.........

Congrats, Bill. I am very disappointed in our play calling, among other things. We were overrated from Day 1.

Next time, take the tickets. ;)

Ohio State answered a few questions:

Speed? check
Power? check
Defense? check
Win on the road? check
Win on the road against a quality opponnet? check

Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan

All potential losses. W and I @ home, M @ Michigan.

We met the challenge convincingly!

Last time Ohio State did not receive the love they deserved they beat Miami in the Fiesta Bowl for the National Championship!







AND, in other Big Ten news, the battle of Div-IA teams that lost- for the first time in NCAA history - to Div I-AA teams, Michigan (lost to App State) best Minnesota (lost to Dak St) in what is usually called the Big Brown Jug game, but ended up being this year as the winner of the biggest loser award. LOL.

Good day!
(also in other news, ND did NOT lose today.... :lifter )

OSU 37
PSU 17

Not a good game for us at all. At 10-7, I thought we had a chance. Then, OSU lowered the boom. Not one punt (not one) for them the entire game. Very impressive performance.

Still think Oregon is better at this point.


Bandy

Sooners Blitz Texas A&M, 42-14

Boomer Sooner! :lifter

Holly

Jayhawks...
 

Can you believe Kansas scoring 76 points on Nebraska. Dude, that's a lot of points...Wow, how the mighty have fallen...

KU is more than basketball now...Interesting. We'll see how sustainable the program becomes.

(You know - I just realized lots of the folks on this board, and in this community, are North Carolina fans- Still upset about Roy leaving Kansas...Well, wrong thread...sorry.)


Three Soldier Dad...Chuck

Congratulations, Navy!

First time in 43 years, and done in triple overtime, no less.

TR

Congratulations Navy!!!! Great effort.


LSU beat Alabama this past saturday.

I wish Ohio State could come down south and play some of the SEC teams.
We would really see if they deserve the #1 slot.

I was very proud of Oregon beating Arizona, great game.

I hope we get some good matches in the bowl games.



clapdoc sends.

Go Navy!

clapdoc,
Thanks for the nod towards Oregon, not bad so far.

Notre Dame has 4th and 8, and they decide to go for it rather than kick a 41 yd field goal??????? Charlie, your team averages 8 yards of offense PER GAME, bro. Kick the field goal.

Well the football gods must have a tradeoff system; The Browns are winning after 13 years of losing football/stolen team/worse losing football. The gods needed a really big sacrifice and I guess Notre Dame drew the short straw, because they really have turned the suckage way up.

THE Ohio State is still ranked number 1.

Good day.

NAVY came up BIG TIME!

Now, all I need, is for Ucla to step it up...

Good luck with that.

Oh JMI Say It Aint So
 

How the mighty have fallen. After 44 years of been dominated and a losing streak of 43 games, finally NAVY has beaten the Irish, before Touchdown Jesus no less. This is just great. I know your heart is broken JMI, but I also know you must be proud of this accomplishment by the Midshipmen. GO NAVY.

To be fair, below is Weis reasoning for not kicking the FG.

"Notre Dame got the ball back one more time before the end of regulation, and coach Charlie Weis decided to go for it on 4th-and-8 rather than attempt a 41-yard field goal. Sharpley was sacked on the play by Kuhar- Pitters, who jumped over a blocker to make the play.

"It was going against the wind and in practice he couldn't make it from there. That's why we didn't kick it from there. That was a pretty simply one," Weis responded after the game when asked about his decision to try and pick up a first down in such a crucial situation."
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorec...ticleID=214360

Now I really do question the play calling of their last play. A run? Give yourself options man, a quick three step pass or if you are worried about the rush then Shot Gun formation, anything but a run. Don’t understand that one.

On a side note, another humble win for the Wolverines. This one 28-24 over Michigan St. Next another tough test, but this one at Wisconsin.

STILL BELIEVE
GO BLUE

Wow, another post dedicated to MY team. Your preoccupation with Notre Dame is typical and leaves me wondering just how many closet Notre Dame fans are out there. Thanks for thinking about Notre Dame - - - again.

Yet again
 

I can post 1000 messages about ND and still that doesn’t change that I enjoy watching them loss every game and then writing about it. As most people do.

Oh my friend JMI, with every minute that passes you are a minute closer to end of your agony that is the 07 season and the start of another, the 08 season. Have a very nice day. :D

STILL BELIEVE
GO BLUE

Predictions?
 

Just wanted to see if anyone wanted to give their "Bowl" predictions?:)

Holly

College Football
 

Well I am glad that LSU is on top again. They play Ole Miss this weekend and I know they will win that game.

Don't be too quick to gloat about Notre Dame's bad luck this season. All things go thru a cycle and great schools ALWAYS come back

I should know, I have been a Mississippi State fan for 40 years and have ridden their roller coaster thru some drastic high and low points.


clapdoc sends.