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RainH2burntO said:
How can you say this when, for that to happen, it would take KSU losing to kU and, while possible, i think it pretty unlikely.
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If TCU is in the playoffs, will that open up the regular Sugar Bowl for us ( if picked over KSU, who would have just lost to TCU)
 
VYFan said:
If TCU is in the playoffs, will that open up the regular Sugar Bowl for us ( if picked over KSU, who would have just lost to TCU)
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I saw an ESPN or other nucklehead prediction for us to the Sugar, it made no sense in reality. not a prestige thing, i just like New Orleans when playing for games that generally don't matter. San Antonio is nice too. And the Rose Bowl.
 
Sangre Naranjada said:
How unlikely did you think the OU/OSU result would be?

There are lots and lots of "upsets" in this league this year.
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Not that unlikely. I put that game on my line 2 in the pick em game. Had ou til that last second then switched to osu, stupidly, when it appeared SS would start...left it line 2 because thought it still a 50/50 game as it didnt seem hed be 100% and the team magically in sync.

KSU looks like a better team with Will Howard at the helm.
We got lucky there....and unlucky with osu and Spencer Sanders only 1 game he could play and play well in the last 6.

I get your point, Sangre...but there are reasons some of these "upsets" have happened...though there is much parity I agree. Like I said..ku can win...but it is pretty hard to see with how they both are looking right now. If ksu and tcu played today id bet (though tiny) on ksu. As far as ku/ksu...if somehow ku magically learns to stop the run this week...you will see Will Howard>Quinn Ewers and the effect of that Id expect.
 
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mchammer said:
Guaranteed. 2 wins away.
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The Big XII/$EC deal is their Champions play in the Sugar Bowl unless they are in the CFP, which means the second-place team will play in the game. If the Conference has a CCG, the loser of that game goes to the Sugar Bowl.

There could be a way around the Agreement, but it has not been used as far as I can tell. So unless Texas makes the CCG, the Alamo Bowl is the first bowl open to them.
 
ViperHorn said:
The Big XII/$EC deal is their Champions play in the Sugar Bowl unless they are in the CFP, which means the second-place team will play in the game. If the Conference has a CCG, the loser of that game goes to the Sugar Bowl.

There could be a way around the Agreement, but it has not been used as far as I can tell. So unless Texas makes the CCG, the Alamo Bowl is the first bowl open to them.
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This^^^
 
Tom Herman to Boulder makes sense. The last hires CU got right were Bill McCartney and Gary Barnett. The place is a wasteland of intelligence (Have they made a quality academic hire since Joesph Frascona?)

They accused Barnett of using hookers in recruiting - HELLO, PEOPLE, that **** was going on in Boulder in the EARLY 70s. Example was a RB considered one of five best in the country. I'll spare y'all DKR's comment other than it was we ain't buying any RBs, everyone on his list is. I knew the kid's family and would visit with him. He said CU flew him on private jet to Boulder, took him to a "fancy hotel" (turned out to be ski condo). Coach told him he had to take care of paperwork for his visit, but he had ordered lunch from room service. He said 10-15 minutes later room service knocked at door - lunch was a 6' tall blonde in a long mink coat and heels. That was Friday, he said he saw the coach Sunday afternoon when they went to meet other coaches at Folsom Field.

CU is deadass broke with little to no corporate money and not much NIL. It's a very liberal administration in a very conservative town. Herman's "political ********" will go unnoticed unless he loses.

I don't think he can get a quality group of assistants. So does this fiasco last 3, 4, or 5 years?
 
SabreHorn said:
Tom Herman to Boulder makes sense. The last hires CU got right were Bill McCartney and Gary Barnett. The place is a wasteland of intelligence (Have they made a quality academic hire since Joesph Frascona?)

They accused Barnett of using hookers in recruiting - HELLO, PEOPLE, that **** was going on in Boulder in the EARLY 70s. Example was a RB considered one of five best in the country. I'll spare y'all DKR's comment other than it was we ain't buying any RBs, everyone on his list is. I knew the kid's family and would visit with him. He said CU flew him on private jet to Boulder, took him to a "fancy hotel" (turned out to be ski condo). Coach told him he had to take care of paperwork for his visit, but he had ordered lunch from room service. He said 10-15 minutes later room service knocked at door - lunch was a 6' tall blonde in a long mink coat and heels. That was Friday, he said he saw the coach Sunday afternoon when they went to meet other coaches at Folsom Field.

CU is deadass broke with little to no corporate money and not much NIL. It's a very liberal administration in a very conservative town. Herman's "political ********" will go unnoticed unless he loses.

I don't think he can get a quality group of assistants. So does this fiasco last 3, 4, or 5 years?
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Love the anecdotal stories!

I actually think that Tom Herman is a pretty good football coach, compromised by immaturity and poor judgment. That said, I do think that he will be successful, perhaps very successful, at his next HC job. Colorado sounds like a good fit.
 
McCartney won a natty there in 90??

Fairbanks did ok but couldn't get the money to do what needed to be done. His car dealership generated more money than CU football.

Barnett did ok but had a constant war with the President.

Eddie Crowder did ok until he slimed into retirement. I think he lived the rest of his time in Boulder. He didn't mind having a closet for an office.
 
stats of note:
Ewers 55%
Card 69%
nuff said.

Bijan 1401 yards, 6.1 yards PC, 16.5 yards per catch--hello throw him the ball

Ford 96 tackles--think he will get at least 4 more for one hundred plus. close to an all-American season to go with his interceptions

Auburn 7/9 40-49 range. better than expected
 
Pomspoms said:
stats of note:
Ewers 55%
Card 69%
nuff said.
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How many plays and how many attempts against what level of competition for how many yards of offense?

"Figures don't lie but liars do figure"

"Statistics are for losers" (unless it's baseball & Bill James)

How many losses or incompletes because each held the ball too damn long?

Face it, he isn't going to start or play until the coaches think he's the best choice or The University is paying you $8 million a year to coach him.
 
SabreHorn said:
How many plays and how many attempts against what level of competition for how many yards of offense?

"Figures don't lie but liars do figure"

"Statistics are for losers" (unless it's baseball & Bill James)

How many losses or incompletes because each held the ball too damn long?

Face it, he isn't going to start or play until the coaches think he's the best choice or The University is paying you $8 million a year to coach him.
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oh you prefer Ewer's lame duck throws!
 
Pomspoms said:
you prefer Ewer's lame duck throws!
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Me personally to a QB eating the ball repeatedly for taking too damn long to get it out of his hand, Yes.

Neither you nor I are at practice or "skull sessions" or in the locker room. Neither of us knows for sure what those dynamics are. The coaches do.

My personal choice would be someone with VY's talent, James Street's commitment and leadership, the arm of Jon Aune or Rick McIvor or Benny Pace, the desire of Randy Mc Eachern or Robert Brewer, and the football brain of Todd Dodge
 
get real.
plus I wouldn't prefer last years Card either.
this year yes.
At least Card completes more passes per attempt plus he runs better.
Sark must have some off the wall reason to keep Ewers in cause he sure doesn't have the better one playing and that has cost some wins beyond doubt.
And this why Worthy is leaving, probably.
 
SabreHorn said:
My personal choice would be someone with VY's talent, James Street's commitment and leadership, the arm of Jon Aune or Rick McIvor or Benny Pace, the desire of Randy Mc Eachern or Robert Brewer, and the football brain of Todd Dodge
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Well yeah, but I’d take another Colt McCoy and be satisfied.
 
Nash,

Just trying to join the conversation with no facts, no rational other than I think it is therefore it must be.
 
dukesteer said:
Love the anecdotal stories!

I actually think that Tom Herman is a pretty good football coach, compromised by immaturity and poor judgment. That said, I do think that he will be successful, perhaps very successful, at his next HC job. Colorado sounds like a good fit.
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Dukesteer,

Love your new avatar! Do you get some honks with a hook 'em out there?
 
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WorsterMan said:
Dukesteer,

Love your new avatar! Do you get some honks with a hook 'em back out there?
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Thanks. I get looks, but I think it’s because the folks here can’t figure it out. “Hook Em” wasn’t available so I took a phonetic shot, so to speak. The car is only one of 360 RDX “PMC” models they made in orange.
 
SabreHorn said:
Me personally to a QB eating the ball repeatedly for taking too damn long to get it out of his hand, Yes.
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This hasn't been Card since the last couple of games last season.
He has shown much better decision making when it comes to throwing it away or just taking off and running.
Especially the taking off and running part.
 
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