2008 NCAA Football: Week 5

[Hugg]

Vandy's #21 in the new AP Poll. First time they've been ranked in 24 years.

[Fritz]

SECFTW?

[McLevin]

I really really really really really hope we kick the shit out of North Carolina this week.

But I'd take a win of any sort.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by McLevin I really really really really really hope we kick the shit out of North Carolina this week. But I'd take a win of any sort.

That makes two of us!

[BeefWillingham]

Why did the first three people in the pick em take FSU? What did you see that makes you think they can possibly beat a non FCS team? Im asking honestly, I was stunned that more than nobody pick them.

[McLevin]

Because your defense is legit and your offense can go nowhere but up.

(I picked Colorado personally, but I'm guessing that this is the line of thinking for those who picked FSU)

[JJ]

I picked them because I Beef and Blackout reminds me I need to go to bed.

[BeefWillingham]

Originally Posted by McLevin Because your defense is legit

I've stopped believing this while watching the replay. Our DLine doesnt get the pressure they need which exposes our shitty fucking defensive back that much more. Skinner missed a couple guys that wouldve have long touchdowns had he hit his open receivers behind our defense.

[McLevin]

You watched a replay of that game?

I didn't know you were into S+M-type shit

[BeefWillingham]

Originally Posted by McLevin You watched a replay of that game? I didn't know you were into S+M-type shit

I watched pieces. I got calls from my dad and his college roommate asking if I was going to watch that crap and I said I couldnt do that to myself, but during commercials of other shit I may have flipped over.

[Fritz]

Originally Posted by McLevin Because your defense is legit and your offense can go nowhere but up. (I picked Colorado personally, but I'm guessing that this is the line of thinking for those who picked FSU)

Upon further review FSU's defense wasn't that great. Wake fucked up on two TD opportunities which would've made it theoretically 26-3 which is an awfully familiar score. UM will probably destroy FSU, but I'm less than impressed with FSU's defense. They didn't put a whole lot of pressure on the QB either.

[Junior]

ESPN - After five-hour back surgery, Ball State WR Love moving arms, legs - College Football

INDIANAPOLIS -- Ball State receiver Dante Love is moving his arms and legs after undergoing a five-hour surgical procedure to stabilize a back fracture, school officials said Sunday. Love had surgery to stabilize a cervical spinal fracture and spinal cord injury after being injured early in the second quarter of Saturday night's 42-20 victory at Indiana. "We were told the surgery went well," team physician Dr. Jay Matchett said in statement release by the school. "Sunday morning Dante was alert and extremely tired. His attitude and spirits are good, and we are praying for him right now." Love, a senior, was hurt when Indiana cornerback Chris Adkins appeared to hit Love's helmet after Love made a short catch. The ball came loose and as Love fell to the ground, safety Nick Polk scooped up the fumble and ran 31 yards for a touchdown. Within seconds, Love was surrounded by doctors and coaches, and within minutes his teammates had dropped to a knee in prayer. After about 15 minutes, Love was strapped to a backboard, and lifted on to a golf cart. Doctors also removed his face mask and many of his teammates ran to the cart, offering encouragement before doctors motioned them to move. Love's parents ran behind the golf cart as it pulled off the field. Love was taken to Bloomington Hospital, then transferred to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The hospital said he had been admitted to the critical care unit but had no updated information on his condition Sunday afternoon. The gravity of the injury was apparent in the postgame news conference when coach Brady Hoke made only an opening statement about the biggest win in school history -- Ball State's first against a BCS school -- before saying he had to leave for the hospital. "I'm going to be real brief because, obviously, I want to go see how Dante Love is doing," Hoke said after the game. "I appreciate you're understanding, but I'm going to go and go to the hospital, thanks." The school said Hoke spent the night at Methodist Hospital but issued no new statement from him. Love entered the game as the nation's leader in yards receiving per game (144.3). He had three catches for 27 yards Saturday and ranks second in school history in receptions (199), yards receiving (2,778) and is tied for fourth in TD receptions (20). Love also holds the Ball State record for kickoff return yards in a career (2,129) and is tied with Dante Ridgeway for the most 100-yard games in school history (11). Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

That's terrible, sounds like his career is done. More importantly hopefully he recovers from this and gets back to full strength.

If you so choose, video:

Spoiler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnYxVl4UUK0

[BeefWillingham]

Originally Posted by Fritz They didn't put a whole lot of pressure on the QB either.

I tolded you before the week that they wouldnt!!!!

[Blackout Pact]

With Colorado you never know which team is going to come out to play but I see them continuing to improve after last week's win over WVU. Assuming Stewart and Scott can continue to establish the run I like Hawkin's chances of making some big passes against FSU.

[TarHeel50]

Originally Posted by McLevin I really really really really really hope we kick the shit out of North Carolina this week. But I'd take a win of any sort.

They will.

Yates Tells Teammate He’s Out For The Season at 850 & 620 THE BLOG
From up 17-3 on VT to losing Yates for the year. Fuck.

Either way, I'm making the trip down to Miami this weekend and hopefully Mike Paulus plays better with a week to prepare.

[McLevin]

Why is FSU playing their home game in Jacksonville this week?