As far as coverage goes, I think we are all swayed. If I had not grown up in an area that actually covered Big 10 games, I would never have heard about dotting the "i". You just happen to follow the Big 10 so you happen to know about the tradition.
In Oklahoma the band leader who leans way back as he leads the band on the field is a big deal. I didn't know about that one until I came out here. Each area has its "important" traditions.
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Originally posted by EladarThe QB that was knocked out last week only had a minor concussion, and we managed to not lose a QB this week. 😛
You guys pounded Washington yesterday. Did you get one of your quarterbacks back? Or did the third string guy figure something out?
All 3 of our QBs contributed to or scored TDs yesterday.
Originally posted by EladarCollege football is steeped in tradition throughout the country. I respect them all.
As far as coverage goes, I think we are all swayed. If I had not grown up in an area that actually covered Big 10 games, I would never have heard about dotting the "i". You just happen to follow the Big 10 so you happen to know about the tradition.
In Oklahoma the band leader who leans way back as he leads the band on the field is a big deal. I didn't know about that one until I came out here. Each area has its "important" traditions.
Perhaps it is, but alot of people don't know about alot of the tradition
There are traditions many people may be aware of, most are not taken seriously anymore.
Army-Navy used to be an important traditional game at one time, now most people don't give a flip about it. That's because neither team is any good.
USC vs UCLA used to be an important game to me. Nebraska vs Oklahoma used to be an important game. Miami vs Florida State used to be an important game.
I suppose for some people these games are still important. I suppose some years alot of people would agree, if there is a NC or Conference championship involved.
Originally posted by EladarI don't know what "dotting the i" is.
As far as coverage goes, I think we are all swayed. If I had not grown up in an area that actually covered Big 10 games, I would never have heard about dotting the "i". You just happen to follow the Big 10 so you happen to know about the tradition.
In Oklahoma the band leader who leans way back as he leads the band on the field is a big deal. I didn't know about that one until I came out here. Each area has its "important" traditions.
Originally posted by no1marauderI have a list of next weeks games but do not have the point spreads. As for the games that look interesting to me, here is a list regarding the top ten.
Most of them will be blowouts; too easy. How about we disqualify any games with over a 10 point spread and move down the list of the Coaches' Poll?
#2 Alabama vs Kentucky at Alabama at 3:30 pm
I will take Alabama
#4 Missouri vs Nebraska at Nebraska at 9:00 pm
I will take Missouri
#5 Texas vs Colorado at Colorado at 8:00pm
I will take Colorado
#7 Texas Tech vs Kansas St at Kansas at 3:30 pm
I will take Kansas State
#9 USC vs Oregon at USC 8:00 pm
I will take USC
Now for some games outside the top ten that look interesting
Michigan vs Illinois at Michigan at 3:30
I will take Michigan
Ohio State vs Wisconsin at Wisconsin at 8:00 pm
I will take Ohio State
Florida State vs Miami at Miami at 3:30 pm
I will take Miami
Boston College vs NC State at NC at 12 pm
I will take NC
Auburn vs Vanderbilt at Vandy at 6:00 pm
I will take Auburn.
There, I believe that is ten games and I think them all to be interesting. If you agree then make your picks!! Everyone is free to join. Whoever, has the most correct picks by years end will be crowned the king of college football!!
#2 Alabama vs Kentucky at Alabama at 3:30 pm
I will take Alabama
#4 Missouri vs Nebraska at Nebraska at 9:00 pm
I will take Missouri
#5 Texas vs Colorado at Colorado at 8:00pm
I will take Texas
#7 Texas Tech vs Kansas St at Kansas at 3:30 pm
I will take Texas Tech
#9 USC vs Oregon at USC 8:00 pm
I will take USC
Michigan vs Illinois at Michigan at 3:30
I will take Michigan
Ohio State vs Wisconsin at Wisconsin at 8:00 pm
I will take Ohio State
Florida State vs Miami at Miami at 3:30 pm
I will take Florida State
Boston College vs NC State at NC at 12 pm
I will take NC State
Auburn vs Vanderbilt at Vandy at 6:00 pm
I will take Auburn.
Originally posted by shortcircuitI'll take:
#2 Alabama vs Kentucky at Alabama at 3:30 pm
I will take Alabama
#4 Missouri vs Nebraska at Nebraska at 9:00 pm
I will take Missouri
#5 Texas vs Colorado at Colorado at 8:00pm
I will take Texas
#7 Texas Tech vs Kansas St at Kansas at 3:30 pm
I will take Texas Tech
#9 USC vs Oregon at USC 8:00 pm
I will take USC
Michigan vs I ...[text shortened]... 12 pm
I will take NC State
Auburn vs Vanderbilt at Vandy at 6:00 pm
I will take Auburn.
Alabama
Missouri (Misery)
Texas (duh)
Texas Tech
USC
Illinois
Wisconsin
Miami
Boston College
Auburn (not by much, vandy looks good this year)
Originally posted by whodeyHere's a site with the spreads: http://www.docsports.com/football-odds.html
I have a list of next weeks games but do not have the point spreads. As for the games that look interesting to me, here is a list regarding the top ten.
#2 Alabama vs Kentucky at Alabama at 3:30 pm
I will take Alabama
#4 Missouri vs Nebraska at Nebraska at 9:00 pm
I will take Missouri
#5 Texas vs Colorado at Colorado at 8:00pm
I will take Colorado
# ...[text shortened]... Whoever, has the most correct picks by years end will be crowned the king of college football!!
Alabama, Texas and USC are obvious mismatches; why put them in when everybody is going to pick the heavy favorite? Missouri is a 10.5 point pick and would be deleted under my criteria as well (though since its just above the line I suggested and Nebraska is home, I guess including that one is understandable).
I'll get back to you with suggested replacements.
EDIT: Ditch the Alabama, Texas and USC games. Add these:
UConn (undefeated and ranked in the Top 25) at North Carolina. The Huskies are a 7 point dog.
The most interesting game of the week: Oregon State (victor over USC) at #15 Utah (undefeated Mid-Major which beat Michigan). The Utes are somewhat surprisingly 11 point favorites.
And of course: 3-2 Stanford (who would have thought) at lousy, 3-1 Notre Dame. The Irish are favored by a touchdown.
Picks:
Missouri is overrated and one of the top teams has to fall; the Huskers in a shootout
Texas Tech over K-State; both haven't play anybody.
Michigan over Illinois which hasn't shown anything.
Wisconsin pounds Ohio State
Florida St. over Miami
Don't know why this game is "interesting"; NC St. been blasted in 3 of their 4 games against Div I. BC easy.
Vandy knocks off underacheiving Auburn
My games:
North Carolina knocks UConn from the unbeatens.
Utah's the real deal; they handle Oregon State.
The Irish keep rolling to their BCS bid (😀) with a win over Stanford.