IlliniKrush

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Nov 21, 2006 -> 01:58 PM) Well, I'm confused then. We are getting upset because Notre Dame didn't schedule more top 10 programs? Georgia Tech, Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, UNC, UCLA, Navy, and USC were all supposed to be good teams this year, or bowl teams in other words. UNC ended up being a patsy because of attrition and a stubborn coach, not ND's fault. This is coming from a person that isn't exactly a ND fan either. People only see what they want to see. Schedules aren't made 2 months before the season starts, either. Year to year ND has what should be a tough schedule, period. You can't control how good those teams are a few years ahead. You schedule quality programs. Playing the service acadamies is the same (actually better) as scheduling Ball St or any 1-AA teams that the super powers schedule.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Nov 21, 2006 -> 12:00 AM) There's a difference between playing 3 dogs and playing 5 dogs like ND (3 service academies, Stanford, UNC). Plus Vanderbilt is probably the best of the bunch with 4 wins, including one against Georgia. 3/4 Non conference games were dogs. BTW if you wanna go that route with a decent navy team, i'm gonna count minnesota as a dog (oh and throw in NW). You could push for Iowa under those standards. ND makes their schedule what should be tough every year (and usually is), we've been down this road before to no end. They didn't schedule stanford nor unc midseason. And they play Navy every year for a reason...if you are unfamiliar, google it.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Nov 20, 2006 -> 11:50 PM) Never in doubt? Yes, OSU was always a step ahead of Michigan in that game, but they were one recovered onside kick from having a legit shot to win or tie. While a Michigan win seemed unlikely, saying it was never in doubt when an onside kick could have changed the outcome is not real accurate. OSU @ Illinois The only time the game may have been in doubt was when OSU was fumbling snaps.

QUOTE(WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Nov 20, 2006 -> 11:40 PM) Not to mention scheduling three military academies and UNC. Scheduling Ball St, Vanderbilt, and Central Michigan...bunch of world beaters there, too.

I'd like to know how Michigan is hands down the undisputed #2 team in the nation. Because they played Ohio St "close"? Yeah close is in quotes because they gave up 500+ and the game was never in doubt. They don't deserve a rematch, time for someone else to give it a try. We know they aren't #1 and that's all that matters. Nothing Saturday proved that Michigan is THE #2 team in the nation, nothing. Besides, how is their resume so good? The fact that they beat ND (who apparently sucks according to many of you). Wisconsin at home? Wowee USC has easily as many comparable wins as they do: Nebraska, Arkansas, Oregon, Cal, and possibly ND coming up. You aren't just based on the quality of your "one loss." Look at the rest of the body of work, there's plenty of other teams comparable to Michigan. If this is true, hypothetically a team that played all D1-AA teams and lost to OSU should be in the championship game.

Oh you mean this...

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 20, 2006 -> 02:27 PM) OSU beat UM, so they shouldnt get another chance. Why should OSU have to beat Michigan TWICE to win the national title. They had their shot, and they lost. Exactly. Time for someone else to get a shot, unless usc, nd, ark, and fla lose all lose another game. I don't care if michigan is indeed the #2 team in the land...what's clear is they aren't #1, and that's all that matters. And like Rowand, i'm sick of people touting saturday's game as the game of the century. It was far, far from it.

From http://bluegraysky.blogspot.com/2006_11_01...396666770305581 Couldn't agree more

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Nov 19, 2006 -> 08:44 PM) Texas Tech vs Marquette tomorrow. I'm sure glad they're showing the Duke/Air Force game on ESPN2, not Marquette/Tech. Ugh... Wow, you're really new at this whole college bball thing aren't you

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 19, 2006 -> 06:16 PM) And the Dolphins open up the champagne. Colts proving they aren't immortal like the 72 dolphins are

Trent Meacham and Calvin Brock: We were trailing by a little for basically the entire game (4 at half), then tied it at 53 with 11:49 left. Final was 84-63 Meacham tied the illinois 3 record with 8 Great effort by the guys, facing a deficit and the 4th game in 7 days.

Regular Season Dynasty trails by 7 with 6 mins left.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CTy7Nx0oPI

If USC wins out, they deserve to be in it, and will be.

Just came out: OSU 1 Michigan 2 USC 3 Florida 4 ND 5 Ark 6 WVU 7 Wisc 8 Louis 9 LSU 10

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Nov 18, 2006 -> 11:46 PM) Don't tell anybody in Champaign that (even though it's, you know, true). Was it his fault that he wasn't very good outside of the memorable game against MSU? No, but it is what happened. You think everything you say is fact, i love it. You said they are better off without dee and augie. If you want to make a certain point (and i see what it is), fine, but that's not simply what you were trying to do. You make a much bolder statement on top of it.

Carry for carry Hart was the best rb, period.

Comcast f***ing blows. Anyone else have a ton of problems with them?

Good showing Rutgers...

OSU was in the same situation, but they led the entire half. If you are playing catch up, you need to pocket those. In general, coaches hate using timeouts in the 2nd half until the end of the game. It was an entertaining game, but it certainly wasn't the most well-played game, especially on defense.

If you have 3 timeouts there, even 2, who knows what happens. It was bad use on his part. The personal foul was 100% the right call, i don't even know how that can be debated, he nailed him with his helmet right to the facemask and it looked out of bounds.

Great use of your timeouts, Lloyd.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Nov 18, 2006 -> 02:02 AM) This team is better off without Dee and Augie. There, I said it, because it's true. No. I'm not even going to elaborate. Just plain no. Good God.

Go ND, go ill, go mich, go usc

QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 08:02 PM) alcohol kicked my ass last night, as in, pretty close to being taken to the hospital, Anyways, this has been a great team effort. Solid performance across the entire board. Soxfest style...nice. I like Meachem's ball movement thus far, and Brock has been pretty solid in spurts. Shooting real, real well for the guys we have available right now.