Test taking has never been this fun kids, so grab your No. 2 pencils, sharpen them good, and get ready to mark off those Scantron sheets.
It’s basically mid-season; therefore it’s midterm time. If there are enough answers from the peanut gallery, I’ll create a “results post” to compare what everyone had to say.
Otherwise, no need to copy off your neighbor, as this writer is providing his results at the bottom of the post. Whether you agree with them or not, that’s for you to decide.
TRUE or FALSE – Answer, plus add one sentence why or why not.
1. Mike Knall should become an actor instead of a punter after he graduates from Oklahoma.
2. Chase Daniel, as of today, belongs at the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
3. Firing Tommy Bowden was the right move for Clemson, even at this point in the season.
4. Notre Dame will reach the nine-win plateau that was predicted by Charlie Weis.
5. Despite its No. 3 ranking, Penn State is still getting no respect due to playing in the Big Ten.
6. Ohio State should give Todd Boeckman another shot (part-time or full-time) after Ohio State’s inability to score an offensive touchdown against Purdue on Saturday.
7. USC deserves to be ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll (and No. 4 in the Coaches).
MULTIPLE CHOICE – Choose the answer that best applies – and why.
1. The next team in the current AP top five that will lose is:
Texas
Alabama
Penn State
Oklahoma
Florida
2. Which is the best conference in College Football, as of today?
SEC
Big 12
None of the Above
3. Who most deserves to follow Tommy Bowden as the next to collect unemployment?
Phil Fulmer
Tommy Tuberville
Greg Robinson
Bill Stewart
Other – please specify
4. At this point in the season, who would get your Coach of the Year vote?
Mike Gundy
Bobby Johnson
Butch Davis
Joe Paterno
Nick Saban
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about 1 month ago
1. False. Horrible call, even worse acting
2. True. Chase is a top three player this year. Sitting at number two behind Bradford.
3. False. Clemson has unrealistic goals for it’s football team
4. False. I’d love to see them go 6-6. 7-5 looks more like it.
5. True. Penn State is for real. JoePa will have every coach up in the booth next year.
6. True. They are still in the hunt for a BCS game. Go with experience over talent until you got nothing to play for.
7. False. Who have they beaten? Who will they beat? They are a BCS caliber team, playing a non-BCS type schedule.
1. The next team in the current AP top five that will lose is:
Texas
2. Which is the best conference in College Football, as of today?
SEC
3. Who most deserves to follow Tommy Bowden as the next to collect unemployment?
Phil Fulmer
4. At this point in the season, who would get your Coach of the Year vote?
Bobby Johnson
5. This year’s BCS Buster will be…
BYU
EXTRA CREDIT
1 – Juice Williams
2 – Colt McCoy (I know I’m wrong on this)
from about 1 month ago
Ha ha, some of these comments are great as always...
I knew you would take the SEC, it's an easy argument to make. To me it's close... but the Big 12 gets it this week, because OK State and Texas exceeded expectations, while teams like LSU and Vandy struggled... from some of the higher ranked teams... though obviously your Gators looked great.
And yes, Knall couldn't act his way out of a paper work.
Juice is correct by the way, the second one... of course isn't.
from about 1 month ago
I took the SEC for one reason. The Big XII is kind of incomplete. You've only had two matchups. If you look at the top two or three teams in the SEC, they've had a least two or three battles. I can see where people say Big XII though. The SEC is actually in a down year and those QBs are great, but I'm a little worried that those defenses are a little suspect.
Appearantly, Bowden requested that he be let go. I would too. It's like he's on a reality TV show and has to bring his bags with him to the game. Just in case.
from about 1 month ago
He did? Where did you see that one? I hadn't seen that yet, but also haven't checked in on any news today.
I tell you what would be an easy question, and one that you mentioned over on my page and I agree with... is who has the better D? You say SEC... who has the better O? You say Big 12, though teams like the Gators can compete with some of them... but teams like Georgia, South Carolina, LSU, and Auburn have all been consistently mediocre.
from about 1 month ago
You can't have it both ways...If you believe Ohio State is in the hunt for a BCS game, then you can't say USC is playing a non-BCS schedule.
from about 1 month ago
Michael, I was referring to the Rose Bowl. They can get to by winning the Big Ten. I believe they are already out of the question for BCS title game.
I'm still hoping for an all Non-BCS title game. How fun would that be? (I'm only half way kidding)
from about 1 month ago
He's lying, he was only quarter kidding. OK, so I'm 100% kidding, and kind of confused.
I think OSU may have too much of a climb as well... just with the other teams in the way. Honestly, there is probably a scenario that could get the Bucks in the title game, but a lot of things would have to happen in order for that to be the case...
from about 1 month ago
He's lying, he was only quarter kidding. OK, so I'm 100% kidding, and kind of confused.
I think OSU may have too much of a climb as well... just with the other teams in the way. Honestly, there is probably a scenario that could get the Bucks in the title game, but a lot of things would have to happen in order for that to be the case...
from about 1 month ago
But Kev, if I half kid a quarter of the time for eight years and then quarter kid a third of time for four years, what the heck am I talking about?
OSU will have to have a lot of good bounces. Beat Penn State, have USC lose to a great team (is there one left on their schedule?) and have the Big 12 and SEC champions have two losses. Not too much to ask. It still is mathematically possible. I'd still rather watch Utah and BYU go at it in Miami.
from about 1 month ago
Dude, what?! Can you come over and untie my brain from the knot that it's in?!
Ha ha... but Utah and BYU will likely be going at it on November 22nd, potentially to stay undefeated... what about say... Utah and Boise State? Would you go for that one?!
about 1 month ago
1) True. Not the best acting, but I'm sure he will improve as he tries even harder to get calls.
2) False. There are many other players, and QBs, who deserve to be ahead of Chase Daniel as of right now. Don't forget Daryll Clark, Evan Royster, or Aaron Maybin...although defensive players don't win the Heisman. Anyway, I'll need to see better from him in order to put him in my Top 3, which includes Colt McCoy and Graham Harrel.
3) False. Wait until the end of the season...show some respect.
4) False. The Golden Domers suck! Overrated...and the refs cheat for them. Put them at 8-4 at best, and a loss in the bowl game.
5) True. PSU is the best team in the nation and even haters have said they can match up with any other team. Let's Go State! We are for real, and deserve a National Championship.
6) True. Pryor will be great, but needs more time to develop. Give Boeckman another shot and have Pryor learn from him. Todd is a better passer. I don't want him starting against us, though. I want Pryor to try and beat us.
7) False. Almost a weak enough schedule to be put into the Big East or the WAC. Let's get realistic pollsters. They are MEDIA DARLINGS!!!
1) Texas. They have a very tough next three games, and I don't expect them to get out of it unscathed.
2) PSU is the best team...but as a conference as a whole I have to say the SEC. The Big 12, other than Oklahoma State and Texas, haven't proven anything.
3) Which one is the Rutgers coach? Rutgers coach deserves it, even more than Fulmer and Tuberville.
4) Joe Pa. He has a shot to bring another National Championship, and is becoming less conservative and is having many consecutive winning seasons. He is a great man, a legend, the all time wins leader, and a great sport.
5) BYU, but look out for Ball State. BYU is the one non-BCS team I see as very good, but I am beginning to like Ball State, but they are too low ranked to make a run now.
1) I'm not sure if Juice Williams got over 500, but I know it was pretty close...it could be Chase Daniel, or Sam Bradford...tough. I'll go with Juice Williams, but if its one of the others I mentioned, give me half credit...haha! Seriously, though, give me some credit for thinking of them.
2) Terrelle Pryor? Ohio State had no offense against Purdue, so I'm going to go with Pryor.
from about 1 month ago
BTW KP, aren't your answers a little biased towards what you think? No problem, but every person's answers will differ based on opinionated. GREAT ARTICLE! My favorite test of the school year so far!!!
from about 1 month ago
Ha ha, not entirely. I try to be unbiased in my stuff, though a few of these, yes I did include them in the piece, and even went with them on a few occasions... so sue me. If they were mediocre, I would not have. You crack me up.
Thanks for all the feedback on here... much appreciated.
By the way, the Rutgers coach is Schiano... and yes they have struggled this year, but I would tend to leave him off. They didn't have the expectations that some of the others did, with exception to Robinson. Man, does the 'Cuse ever stink this year...
from about 1 month ago
KP...I was just thinking...is the second extra credit Pryor, as I said, or that army QB that won without a completed pass. I doubt he had 125 total yards. Either one of those two is my answer.
from about 1 month ago
Pryor definitely fits. Not sure about Army, I would have to look... the guy I thought of originally ran the show for Miss. State in the win over Vandy...
from about 1 month ago
I took PSAT's today...a total bummer. So easy, though. I wish this could be my PSAT. Right now as I'm writing this, I am procrastinating on a math project due tomorrow...aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!
from about 1 month ago
Ha ha, so responding to this comment is probably not helping you then... that's OK, procrastination is our friend. Just keeping saying that.
about 1 month ago
I forgot my pencil...dang it!
Lew
from about 1 month ago
Ha ha - well geez, isn't there a store open 24 hours where you can go get one?!
about 1 month ago
1. True. The best dive since the Olympics ended.
2. False. Javon Ringer, Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy.
3. True. Hiring Bobby Johnson in time for the bowl game is now the bigger priority.
4. True. Their schedule is soft enough.
5. True. Come down to the SEC on a Saturday night, and you'll see a Top 5 team.
6. True. Am I alone in thinking that Terrelle Pryor is overrated?
7. False. Maybe 10th in both.
1. Texas. A jump to #1 giving up 35 points???
2. SEC. Top to bottom the best conference.
3. Greg Robinson. Where have you gone Orangemen????
4. Bobby Johnson. The best that nerds have done since they beat the Alpha Betas.
5. None of the Above. The 10 BCS Reps will be: Alabama, Florida, USC, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas Oklahoma, South Florida, North Carolina and Virginia Tech.
EC1. Juice Williams
EC2. Terrelle Pryor
from about 1 month ago
Hey Michael...
I like some of your answers here.
No, you're not alone about feeling that Pryor is overrated. I know plenty of people that are saying the same thing. Honestly, he's still a freshman... I think he is going to be better. Do I think he's great right now? No. Do I think he's going to get better? Yes. Do I think he should start over Boeckman? Absolutely... why not. He adds the extra dimension that defenses have to prepare for, that alone deserves the opportunity, especially since the offense wasn't going anywhere under Boeckman.
Great line on the "Alpha Betas" by the way...
Second EC is not correct... closer than Ed, but incorrect.
I think we could start a pretty good debate on SEC and Big 12... but the thing is, right now that's my thought, but in a few weeks it could easily change. This is something we should definitely revisit by the end of the season, but still... I'm not impressed with Georgia (they should be better), South Carolina (anemic offense), Tennessee, Auburn, and Arkansas. So this week, after big wins from OK State and Texas, I leaned towards the Big 12.
from about 1 month ago
We could do a creature vs. creature SEC - Big 12 debate.
from about 1 month ago
Ahh, yes we could do that.
from about 1 month ago
Actually, you're right on Pryor... I was thinking of someone else that also qualifies there too... but Pryor also fits in that category.
about 1 month ago
True/False:
1. False. Yah, it was terrible acting and shouldn't have been called, but it was--in part--retaliation for the two previous times Colt McCoy showed his acting skills at the sidelines. If anything, MCCOY should explore acting.
2. False. Chase Daniel is a great QB, don't get me wrong, but there are five or six I think deserve to be there more than he does.
3. False. All it does is create instability in the program.
4. False. Charlie Weis majorly overestimated his team's abilities in a soft schedule. They still have a ways to go.
5. True. Penn State should be No. 1, in my opinion. Forget Texas leapfrogging the top-5 to be the new No. 1--Penn State is the best team in the country, as of this moment.
6. True. Do what you have to do to win.
7. False. West Coast bias at it's finest. USC is overrated and has done nothing to prove their high ranking, in my opinion.
Multiple choice:
A. Texas, to Missouri this weekend.
B. Big 12, no question. Half the conference is in the top-25 and four of those are in the top-8.
A. Phil Fulmer. Tennessee hasn't seen much love since Peyton graduated, and Tuberville still has a little way to go before he's done at Auburn.
A. Mike Gundy. This is the highest Ok State has been since 1985 when they had Barry Sanders. OSU will shake up the strong Big 12 South and could possibly upset OU or Texas to make a tough race to the conference championship. He's a man, afterall--he's 41 now.
D. Utah. BYU is overrated like it's their job. Utah has the ability to mess things up.
Extra credit:
1. Juice Williams
2. Terrelle Pryor
from about 1 month ago
Hey SportMonk
Thanks for stopping by and pitching in on the discussion...
Looking through your answers, it certainly looks like we're on the same page regarding most of these - therefore it's tough to get into any debates...
I like the Gundy pick, though I have a hard time believing they will keep this stretch going with so many big opponents coming up down the road - but I guess stranger things have happened. A few losses under his belt and the award will probably go to someone else, but right now, he certainly deserves to be in the running.
You're right on the extra credit... originally for number two, I was thinking of another QB who also qualifies, but Pryor does as well.
from about 1 month ago
Gundy's a great coach. I go to school at Nebraska, but I'm Oklahoma born and bred. I remember how HORRIBLE Oklahoma State used to be and how down some of the fans could get sometimes. Gundy came in and reinvigorated the program and now Stillwater is alive with excitement. I'm visiting a friend there this weekend to watch OSU-Baylor (because my Huskers will be in Manhattan, Kan.) and I'm pumped to see them in action.
Joe Pa is a good pick too, though. I wasn't sure which direction to go because Joe has been coaching for decades and has had so many great teams and seems to be able to keep it happening despite the things you pointed out. I agree--if the Cowboys slip up twice (which they could), the award goes to Joe.
Who were you originally thinking for the second extra credit? I almost put Sam Bradford for the first one, but I guess he only had 400-some yards.
from about 1 month ago
Yeah you know, what the page breaks is a new thing on the site. I had no choice but to add them on there actually... so I would keep an eye out for them on any post you read because it's possible they will be there again if the post is long enough.
Ahh, a Huskers fan - you know what, as a whole Nebraska is dang passionate about football. It got to be a bit of a brassy rivalry with Penn State for a few years there in the 90's, especially when the Lions weren't given a share in '94. Penn Staters couldn't wait for them to come to Beaver Stadium that one year.
You must be pleased that the program is headed in the right direction.
from about 1 month ago
By the way, have you been to Stillwater before? Hope you have a great time, you should drop me a line and let me know how the experience was. I would love to get out to some of the bigger schools some day and see them play.
Actually, I'll be at the Penn State-Michigan game this weekend... I can't wait.
Also, the second extra credit, while Pryor fits... it also fits for Tyson Lee of Mississippi State, who knocked off Vandy over the weekend.
from about 1 month ago
My bad man, the page breaks comment was meant for someone else that wrote me on here...
about 1 month ago
1. False, He should quit football and join soccer with all the other flopping turf fairies.
2. True, He is still easily in the top 3-5.
3. True, though it is really going to hurt the recruiting.
4. True, by virtue of an easy schedule Notre Dame goes 9-3, but loses their bowl game again!
5. True, but more than just playing in the weak Big-10 they have played nobody outside of it.
6. True, I always thought it was a terrible move to bench him in the first place. They still have a Big 10 title to contend for, so why throw the season away.
7. Big time False, USC is living off their name plain and simple.
1. Alabama, Too much is being made of the strength of schedule for Texas and so they will be well aware of what they have to do. Penn St. plays nobody. Alabama, however, has been getting patted on the back so much that they now think they can show up and win as exhibited during the Kentucky game.
2. Big 12, if we're going by today all you have to do is look at the rankings to figure that one out.
3. All of the above, although Fulmer should have been fired years ago for underachieving every year. Robinson took an impossible job so I don't feel sorry for him. Rich Rod looks like he knew what he was doing when he left WVU, except he went somewhere where had to build.
4. Mike Gundy, all of them deserve it, I think Gundy has done more with less than anyone.
from about 1 month ago
Hey James...
Some interesting picks here...
Just curious... so you have one loss the rest of the way for Notre Dame... is that against USC? Therefore, you have them knocking off BC on the road, plus Pitt too? I'm still thinking seven or eight wins for ND...
Don't get me wrong, I think Chase Daniel is nasty, but if you ask me... as of today... he wouldn't be there, basically coming off a three pick performance. That's not Heisman material. Could he recover in two months and play great the rest of the way? Of course... but now I see others that deserve to be there before him.
Good stuff here... later man
from about 1 month ago
I do have Notre Dame's only loss the rest of the way being to USC. I do think they can beat Pitt and BC because I don't think either of the programs are very strong. Believe me I would love to see Notre Dame lose every game the rest of the way, but I only see one more loss in their future.
Chase did have a bad game, and showed no poise at all and he was at home, but I don't think he's any worse than fifth right now. I know Javon ringer is on a lot of peoples lists, but I don't think he should be. The guy averages 35 carries a game. Imagine if Mcfadden had that many carries last year, he would have rushed for probably 2500 yards, so I'm not very impressed with him, especially in the last couple of weeks.
Finally, yeah I could see two BCS buster teams because as it stands right now neither the ACC or Big East has a team ranked high enough to get into a BCS game even if they win their conference.
from about 1 month ago
It all depends on how you look at it. Honestly, I'm with you on Ringer... but a lot of people think... OK the guy keeps getting the ball thirty plus times a game, and can keep being productive, that's a big deal. More so, in my mind, I see the Spartans losing a few more games, and as we know, quite often, it isn't how you play, but how well your team plays... and a guy on a team with multiple losses could fall on the list too. With that argument in place, you could talk about Evan Royster, who has had limited carries, and still put up numbers that are quite impressive across the board.
You could be right about the Irish. I won't speak for Pitt, because they appear to be bipolar to me. However, BC's defense is nasty - real aggressive, and I think they are going to give Notre Dame a ton of headaches - and the Eagles are at home for that game. I would take BC there... but the game should be close.
about 1 month ago
Ok didn't notice pg. 2
5. BYU and Boise State, that's right two BCS busters this year
Extra Credit
1) Joe Ganz
2) Terelle Pryor
from about 1 month ago
Yeah you know, what the page breaks is a new thing on the site. I had no choice but to add them on there actually... so I would keep an eye out for them on any post you read because it's possible they will be there again if the post is long enough.
Ahh, two huh? You don't say... interesting call.
about 1 month ago
Great article, very interesting.
1. TRUE, at best the UT player grazed him and the punter was on the ground in a great deal of pain.
2. FALSE, I think Colt McCoy is the leader at the moment, even Bradford is ahead of Daniel.
3. TRUE, he as always underachieved.
4. FALSE, they are better but still aren't a good football team. Their schedule is weak so I guess they could make 9 wins.
5. TRUE, if they beat OSU badly I'll respect them.
6. FALSE, Pyror is the future and he is doing alright in there right now. He lead them down the field to beat Wisconson.
7. FALSE, USC lost to an unranked team and there are undefeated teams ranked behind them. And it's not like USC has a hard schedule that boosted them to that high ranking. Just another example that the media is in love with USC.
1. Texas, this week to Missouri.
2. I'm a SEC guy but right now I'll go with the Big 12. Auburn, Tennessee, Miss St, Arkansas and even LSU is down this year from last.
3. Ty Willingham, he just isn't getting it done with Washington.
4. Tough question, if Bama wins the SEC Saban deserves it.
from about 1 month ago
Hey Michael,
First off, I would like to say that I'm impressed you picked the Big 12, even as an SEC guy... so many others would never do such a thing.
Willingham is a good pick there... and I didn't add him.
Agreed, if 'Bama does win the SEC, Saban has a strong case. Only if someone like Gundy or Paterno can go completely unscathed could they unseat him... maybe Mack Brown too.
I like the Colt McCoy pick. As I have said to others, for Daniel, three picks in a big game... just won't cut it. Anyone can toss up 500 yards and 5 touches against the cupcakes... it's the games against ranked opponents that separate the great from the elite.
about 1 month ago
Didn't see the Etra Credit.
5. BYU.
EX 1 - if these are not team from the 6 major conference I have no idea. I'll go with, actually i have no idea.
EX 2. Just guessing but the kid from Mississippi State. I think they won and he's awfull.
from about 1 month ago
Hey... yeah the new page break thing is throwing some for a loop - it did the same to me when I wrote it actually. They required that they be in there.
The others were right when they said Juice Williams... he had 500+ total yards in a loss to Minnesota. Also, you're dead on... the Mississippi State kid - Tyson Lee, is the right answer there. Pryor from OSU also fits the description too.
So you agree that it will come down to the BYU and Utah game on November 22nd? I'm going with the Utes... we'll see if either one of us is right on that pick.
about 1 month ago
1 FALSE – any decent place kicker (former soccer player) should really know how to take a dive… One weekend watching the Fox Soccer Channel’s replay of any Italian Serie A or EPL soccer games will get him back to full drama form!
2 TRUE – as of today Chase belongs AT the ceremony. But remember this… the Heisman voting crowd loves players that consistently play above expectations. Tebow rang that bell hard last year but I am not seeing anyone completely burn the barn down yet this year.
3 TRUE – almost a decade of leadership resulted in a 3-3 season when expectations were much higher. The trend these days seems to be fire early, get your funding in order, then hook a top notch replacement before the season is even over…
4 FALSE – Notre Dame is looking better but I am not convinced that Weis’s boys have it in them to get past eight wins this year.
5 TRUE – Hey, most everybody would love to see PSU get back to the top ranks but unfortunately two things stand in the way of real respect for any Big 10 champion team… the outcome of the 2006 and 2007 BCS games…
DECLINE TO ANSWER – Talking about flip-flopping QB’s makes me want to eat all the ice cream in my freezer… you know, that comfort thing I do to overcome needless stress in my life
7 Uh.., YES! I believe that USC should have the same opportunity, as others, to be ranked in the Top 10 or Top 5 and get upset… again. Just because it already happened once is no reason to deny the Trojans the opportunity to to peak again before the next big fall.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The next team in the current AP top five that will lose is:
Texas – the toughest remaining schedule so far.
2. Which is the best conference in College Football, as of today?
SEC - As of today, the SEC has shown to be the most competitive so far. Nobody has an easy weekend these days and the ultimate conference champion, however bloodied, will play for the national championship.
3. Who most deserves to follow Tommy Bowden as the next to collect unemployment?
Ty and Long – both are way out of it… Fulmer needs to quit before his blood pressure kills him on the sidelines… have you seen him turn red this year? I’m not kidding… he’s a train wreck waiting to happen…
4. At this point in the season, who would get your Coach of the Year vote?
Bobby Johnson – any head coach that gets his brainiac team to over-perform most every week deserves the honor. Especially if that coach plays in the SEC!
from about 1 month ago
Hey Trey,
I honestly don't know how to respond to the ice cream line, but I laughed at that one... ha ha.
Otherwise... appreciate the feedback here...
- Definitely agree on ND, no more than eight wins... and I'm thinking seven to be honest.
- They do want Heisman guys that consistently exceed expectations, and the voters focus on teams that exceed expectations and are in the hunt for a major bowl game too. For Daniel, it's a "what have you done for me lately", which is throw three picks against a ranked team. In a few weeks, he could change that, starting with the "Horns this weekend.
- If Vandy can finish with a few losses, then Johnson definitely deserves the award... but that's a tall order in the SEC.
about 1 month ago
1.) True- Hope he is up for the Academy Awards this year.
2.) True- He belongs but I am not sure he should win.
3.) False- College football players are very fragile. Those guys not being able to finish the season with Bowden will shoot to morale lower than the dismal record
4.) False. Seven wins at best. Jimmy Clausen looks good but he chokes in the clutch. Plus Charlie is overrated.
5.) True. The Big Ten, as much as it pains me to say, is really is a down year with Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and even Ohio State not quite living up to expectations.
6.) False. I love Todd, but with the NC possibility looking bleaker by the week, the future is now.
7.) False. USC has beaten two bad Pac 10 schools. Oregon is not that good either. Texas Tech or BYU should get some love from the pollsters.
MC Section
1.) Penn State. I know Issac will be upset, but I got to take my Buckeyes at home, at night. I haven’t seen them beat a really good team. As a Buckeye fan I am not even sure Ohio State is a really good team.
2.) Big 12. The amount of talent at QB in the Big 12 is unmatched by any conference in America.
3.) Tuberville. Auburn’s offense looks worse than the Buckeyes right now and that is saying something.
4.) Butch Davis. What he has done in a short amount of time at UNC of all places is truly remarkable. Side note: Shouldn’t Paterno be labeled as a manager. The fact that he does little to no coaching at all has been pretty evident.
5.) Ball State. I am rooting for the Cardinals. I am partial to the MAC.
Bonus:
QB > 500: Chase Daniels
QB < 500: Tyson Lee QB Mississippi St.
from about 1 month ago
Hey Chris,
While we're at it, if we're giving BYU some love, let's also give Utah some love too.
- Yeah, Isaac won't be too happy to hear that. Penn State certainly has showed that they can compete more on the road, aka at Wisconsin and Purdue. Still, if you look at the numbers, the Nittany Lions haven't won at Columbus since '78, including 0-7 since joining the Big Ten. This is a talented Penn State team though, and I think it will be a real close game next weekend - but they have to get by Michigan first, another team they have struggled with over the last decade plus.
- Hmm, I'm not sure if Chase eclipsed the 500 mark or not. Juice Williams did, I will have to look into Daniel. Tyson Lee is dead on though... Pryor from OSU did as well.
about 1 month ago
1. Mike Knall should become an actor instead of a punter after he graduates from Oklahoma.
True. That was a horrible call and acting job.
2. Chase Daniel, as of today, belongs at the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
False. It is wide open, nobody has come close to winning it yet, it is about a 5 way tie if you ask me.
3. Firing Tommy Bowden was the right move for Clemson, even at this point in the season.
True. The team has so much talent yet constantly disappoints.
4. Notre Dame will reach the nine-win plateau that was predicted by Charlie Weis.
False. They just aren't that good of a team, benefited off of an easy schedule.
5. Despite its No. 3 ranking, Penn State is still getting no respect due to playing in the Big Ten.
True. That is what comes when you play in a bad conference. They won't get respect until they prove that they can dominate every team they should dominate and beat good teams.
6. Ohio State should give Todd Boeckman another shot (part-time or full-time) after Ohio State’s inability to score an offensive touchdown against Purdue on Saturday.
False. Pryor is their future and he is developing, by the end of the season he will be a very good QB.
7. USC deserves to be ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll (and No. 4 in the Coaches).
False. When you get dominated by Oregon State and play in the Pac-10, you don't deserve to be #4 in the nation.
1. The next team in the current AP top five that will lose is:
Texas. Nobody can go undefeated in this Big 12.
2. Which is the best conference in College Football, as of today?
Big 12. They have the best offenses in the country and it is full of great teams. SEC has declined somewhat this year.
3. Who most deserves to follow Tommy Bowden as the next to collect unemployment?
Other. Tyrone Willingham at Washington, he should of been fired a long time ago.
4. At this point in the season, who would get your Coach of the Year vote?
Mike Gundy. He has taken this team from unranked to #8 in the nation with great coaching and recruiting beating a great Missouri team while he was at it.
5. This year’s BCS Buster will be…
BYU. Man, those Mormons are good from top to bottom.
EXTRA CREDIT
1 – No clue.... Ganz from nebraska?
2 – Terrell Pryor
Nice exam here haha.
from about 1 month ago
Hey Luke,
Thanks for pitching in to the discussion. We do appear to be on the same page on a lot of these picks. I do like the Gundy pick, I think maybe I was thinking long haul that they wouldn't survive in the Big 12 down the road, which is why I chose to go with one of the others who are close with him at this point in the season.
I also like the Willingham pick... you aren't the first to have him in there, and you likely won't be the last. He's a solid add that I probably should have had in the list.
Not sure on Ganz... I would have to check his stats. I was thinking Juice Williams, who did. Pryor is correct... Lee from Miss. State also fits.
Thanks!
about 1 month ago
Jo Pa for coach of the year! POTD!
from about 1 month ago
Ha ha... thanks Lise... appreciate it.
about 1 month ago
7. Does USC deserve...
Deserve? The question should be do I think they could beat the other teams. I think when USC is healthy and actually show up for the game mentally they could beat all of the top 10 teams although I'm not quite sure about Penn State, Texas and maybe OK. Remember USC has lost only one out of conference game since 2003 and that was to Texas by 3 points for the NC. They lost only 6 games to PAC-10 teams by a TOTAL of 27 points. Nobody beats up on USC. Hard to dismiss them as one of the very top teams.
from about 1 month ago
Hey Sam,
There's no doubt that the Trojans are loaded... the thing is, while they're so talented, they just seem to shoot themselves in the foot so often. They need to limit the mistakes... heck against Arizona State they had five turnovers... but they were so talented, they still won by four touchdowns.
Obviously, the rankings are the rankings... they're subjective. Unbeaten teams that are in power conferences deserve to be near the top, and if you're going to drop a team with a loss, you should drop the teams that have lost to unranked teams farther... that is USC. They're darn good, but the Gators deserve the higher spot because while they also lost to an unranked team, they beat up on a team that was ranked in the top five.
Then you look at USC who also beat up on Ohio State, who could end up higher on the list as the season progresses. It's subjective.
Certainly, if USC keeps winning through the rest of the way, they'll earn their spot near the top of the list.
from about 1 month ago
All of that is the past, reggie, lendale and Matt are gone.
They lost to an unranked team and play a poor schedule, so it's hard to consider them a top 5 team. How are they ahead of OU? OU lost to the number 5 team in the country while as I said USC lost to Oregon State.
from about 1 month ago
Well, it depends on which poll you are looking at actually. OU is ahead of USC in the AP Poll, and I do agree with you and think they should be ahead of them... however, USC is ahead of OU in the USA Today Poll.
about 1 month ago
Nice article man.
from about 1 month ago
Thanks Lou, appreciate you stopping by...
about 1 month ago
For the extra credit, im not sure on the first one, gonna go with
1. Chase Daniel
2. Chris Smelley
from about 1 month ago
Hey Jeff,
Hmm... someone else mentioned Daniel... looking it up now...
Daniel had 436 total yards in a loss - close, but not quite. Good guess...
Good call on Smelley - 121 total yards in a win over Kentucky. Lee from Miss. State and Pryor from Ohio State both also fit... dang I didn't realize there were so many that would fit that stat.
about 1 month ago
1. Mike Knall should become an actor instead of a punter after he graduates from Oklahoma.
False What a bs kind of play and the official should be smacking himself after seeing the replay after the game. Truly pathetic call and even more pathetic acting!
2. Chase Daniel, as of today, belongs at the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
False, Javon Ringer of Michigan State should be the heisman right now. They lost to a solid California team and haven't looked back sense their first game.
3. Firing Tommy Bowden was the right move for Clemson, even at this point in the season.
Bowden wasn't fired but in all honesty he would have more then likely been fired at the end of the season. The answer is True that it was time for the Tigers to have some change in te locker room.
4. Notre Dame will reach the nine-win plateau that was predicted by Charlie Weis.
False-not in this season after all they still have to play USC, Pittsburgh, and Navy. They have winnable games against Washington and Syracuse. So more like 6 wins not 9.
5. Despite its No. 3 ranking, Penn State is still getting no respect due to playing in the Big Ten. False, They have played well there could be an argument for them being number 1 or 2. Yet, the Big 10 is down this year and so you have to take that into account as well.
6. Ohio State should give Todd Boeckman another shot (part-time or full-time) after Ohio State’s inability to score an offensive touchdown against Purdue on Saturday.
True but I don't really care as long as they lose.
7. USC deserves to be ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll (and No. 4 in the Coaches).
True USC is just way too talented the only way they drop again is if they lose to Cal.
MULTIPLE CHOICE – Choose the answer that best applies – and why.
1. The next team in the current AP top five that will lose is:
Texas
Alabama
Penn State
Oklahoma will be the next to lose because they do not come up in big games.
Florida
2. Which is the best conference in College Football, as of today?
SEC
Big 12
None of the Above: Neither conference the SEC and Big 12 will have let down games coming up.
3. Who most deserves to follow Tommy Bowden as the next to collect unemployment?
Phil Fulmer
Tommy Tuberville
Greg Robinson Syracuse just needs to get a headcoach who wants to win and they haven't had a good season since McNabb.
Bill Stewart
Other – please specify: Mike Bellotti he's worn out his welcome in Eugene. He is a good solid coach but he doesn't have what it takes to lead a Ducks team to the next level and every year it seems like the excuse is injuries.
4. At this point in the season, who would get your Coach of the Year vote?
Mike Gundy
Bobby Johnson
Butch Davis With what he's done at North Carolina he deserves the coach of the year right now. They have beat solid teams and play extremely hard.
Joe Paterno
Nick Saban
from about 1 month ago
Hey Steven...
Thanks for taking the time to pitch in to the discussion, much appreciated...
- I hear ya, and actually there were a few questionable calls in that game - otherwise, great game and both teams put on quite a show.
- As for Notre Dame, don't forget about Boston College... it is a home game for BC and their defense is going to give ND a bunch of headaches if you ask me.
- Bellotti, an interesting pick there. That one I didn't see coming to be honest...
about 1 month ago
Most people don't agree in fact very few. You get more responses out of maybe getting rid of Ernie Kent. Anyways Bellotti hasn't done well against ranked teams recently and it seems like everytime he plays a really talented Pac-10 school they get crushed. For example this year against USC once they lost their lead they just gave up. No fan wants to see their team giveup but that's exactly what happened.
from about 1 month ago
No they really don't... and it takes a smart fan to even notice that a team does begin to give up on the field, and from what I've heard, Oregon has very smart and passionate fans. I heard watching a game there is a great experience, and the place gets real loud... one of the loudest in college football. Anyway though, it's definitely a new one, but since you brought it up, I'm going to do some research on that one. You have peaked my curiosity.
Stop by and talk sports anytime!
about 1 month ago
1. True
2. False. Whiney Daniel has two chances of winning the Heisman, slim and none. He threw three interceptions against a purportedly much weaker opponent, he is done.
3. Yes. They should have waited another year though to make it 10 1/2 years and then somebody could have spoofed it in a sort movie in honor of the chick flick 10 1/2 weeks.
4. False
5. False - Penn State benefits from misperception of their talent.
6. True - When you are down you sould try anything. Maybe the team managers are the key to hidden talent.
7. False - USC was a pretender. The fact they thrubbed Ohio State says more about OSU than USC.
8. Penn State
9. Big Twelve is the best conference and te SEC may be a clsoe second.
10. All of the above.
11. Mike Gundy.
BTW before I forget, nice article!
from about 1 month ago
Thanks Peter!
Ha ha, see now I'm just picturing Bowden in a chick flick movie... and yep, it's official, my breakfast is ruined. Ha ha....
All of the above? Ha ha, tough crowd man... tough crowd.
Well, I don't think USC was a pretender the whole time... they're definitely loaded with talent, but the thing is, it's safe to say we can call them a pretender if they lose again, because their schedule is a borderline cakewalk going forward!
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