who you rooting for?

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Originally posted by Wayne:
Will apologies to my friend CPLZ-

Go Navy! Beat Army!

There's just no accounting for taste.

GO ARMY! HOOAH!

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Originally posted by Vicarious Dad:
Villanova Wildcats!!!

vs New Hampshire tomorrow... in the snow!!!

Son has a game tomorrow in the morning at 9AM, it's going to be really COLD probably 55 deg at game time. Not sure how he will handle it.

I'm not one of those polar bears from New England (especially Maine), but 55 is shorts and a t shirt.

Texas vs. Florida is what I'm cheering for. Colt and Tim. I never get tired of hearing good things about ball players. So encouraging.

I've been out all day and I just found this thread. You guys warm my heart! I'm a TCU grad and REALLY appreciate your support, expecially because Texas gets all the press, not to mention respect, around here.

Yesterday I was talking to a friend who graduated from UT and I mentioned that as much as I would like for her alma mater to win tomorrow, I was rooting for an upset because that would propel my Horned Frogs into the National Championship game. She kind of chuckled and commented, "I'm not sure that TCU could hang with the big boys. It's kind of like apples and oranges." Her comment really made my blood boil and I am hoping for an upset now more than ever before so TCU can prove itself on the national stage!!

I remember Boise State's big BCS win 2-3 years ago. I knew nothing about the team (other than it was an underdog), but I had the BEST time rooting for it. I think I stayed up 'til around midnight or 1 a.m. to watch the magnificent ending, and my excited screams woke up my entire household! Hopefully, if TCU gets a chance to show what it's made of, folks will similarly be cheering for them.

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Originally posted by Vicarious Dad:
Villanova Wildcats!!!

vs New Hampshire tomorrow... in the snow!!!

Is that college football?

Yes, RJM, it's college football playoffs. 3:30 at VU.

Playoffs?.......

The 1AA Playoffs are awesome. And yes I know they changed the name but I still call it 1AA. The playoffs are exciting and they play some outstanding football at that level. I will be watching App State at Richmond. That should be a great game.

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And yes I know they changed the name but I still call it 1AA

It's the "you don't get any of the money anymore" division. That was step one. Step two was the formation of the BCS.

Oregon St opps too late
Nebraska
Florida

Also Pitt over Cincinati and then possibley putting TCU into the big game.

Don't think BCS will do it though if that were what was to happen.

This a great sports day---Cincy and Pitt on right now as well as UNC Kentucky hoops with Florida / "Bama and Texas Nebraska later on---with the snow coming it is a great scene--the fridge is stocked with "bud" and loads of grilled chicken on hand so we are set---let it snow !!!!

I am gonna throw this out there... The Cicny - Pitt game, that just finished - Holy Cow! I hated to see the PITT sidelines, but someone had to lose. WOW - memorable!! Pike/Gilyard, smokin' hot combination in the 2nd half. Gilyard - 300 (+) all purpose yards(again), amazing, just amazing.

GED10DaD

Go Gators!

Alabama was impressive opening. I am not sure if Julio Jones has the hands for the next level.

I agree on Julio.

Excellent game thus far. Field goals are sometimes boring. 48 and 50 yarders are not boring imho.

I am not a Nick Saban fan. That said, he is one heck of a coach however. He is probably the ultimate Belichick protoge. Neither of them will ever pass a Dale Carnegie course on how to win friends and influence people but they know how to win.

I'm a GATOR fan, no doubt, but DID THEY MISS THE BUS FROM THE HOTEL THIS MORNING???

Good Grief.... Let's Go! GED10DaD

So, do you think Cinci's 1-point victory over #14 Pitt will propel them over TCU in the BCS?

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Originally posted by Infield08:
So, do you think Cinci's 1-point victory over #14 Pitt will propel them over TCU in the BCS?

Maybe. The way I see it, you should find a way to reward those teams that play a conference championship game. Being idle may hurt TCU?!?
GED10DaD

There is no doubt in my mind. We are watching the National Championship game right now.

Sorry CD, but you're nuts. Texas has more athletes than both these teams. Hook 'em Horns!

We can only hope that the Texas/Nebraska game is as good as the Cincy/Pitt and Gator/Tide games

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Originally posted by Natural:
Sorry CD, but you're nuts. Texas has more athletes than both these teams. Hook 'em Horns!

Maybe I got carried away but you are nuts to suggest that Texas has more athletes than both these teams combined

I like Texas but it seems preordained that they beat Nebraska. Florida and Teebow already have two National titles. I like Colt McCoy but he is still looking for his first title.

I like them all! I LOVE college football, so much more than the NFL. McCoy-2-Shipley is pure magic!! GED10DaD

It appears that even Superman cannot win this game today.

CD

Are you saying Tebow is SUPERMAN?--no way

I do not see him as a pro QB either

What we are seeing today is a TEAM beating a one dimensional offense (Tebow.) Bama is well balanced across the board, on both sides of the ball. Running, passing, secondary, d-line you name it. Hats off to them and their approach.

I think the biggest difference is having a solid Heisman candidate that is also not the quarterback. It would be nice to see him win the Heisman.

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Originally posted by TRhit:
CD

Are you saying Tebow is SUPERMAN?--no way

I do not see him as a pro QB either

Of course I do not believe that TR. Tebow's nickname at Florida is Superman however. I could see Tebow being a fullback in the NFL.

Tebows future is trying the NFL and then returning to Florida to coach. He already attends ALL coaches meetings.

Tebow would only be good for someone who plays his game, remember Urban built that team around him. The player with the DUI hurt as well.

Kudos for Bama for going after him, good game plan. I like the bama boys but Saban makes me sick.

FWIW, word is out Urban wants Tebow as a coach, what mother wouldn't want their son to play with him?

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Originally posted by Kokomojo:
Tebows future is trying the NFL and then returning to Florida to coach. He already attends ALL coaches meetings.

You got that right.

Nobody probably should feel sorry for Tim Tebow as he has probably won more than any player will likely ever win. Seeing the tears in his eyes roused my own emotions. I know that whenever my son has lost his last game, his eyes looked exactly like that.

The boy cries to easily and I bet he cannot get away with wearing his "special" eye black in the pros

Nothing wrong with that eye black in my book. With players dancing and strutting and all that nonsense, especially at NFL level, a guy making a positive statement with his eye black is a pretty good thing. He's a great kid but the media at times has gone overboard.

hokieone

I think Tebow has gone overboard as well-- sometimes you have to wonder regarding his marketing

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Nothing wrong with that eye black in my book.

Putting scripture on eye black would be considered non standard equipment in the NFL.

Before the outcome of tonight's game I'll say Texas is winning the championship. They rolled teams all year.

Agreed. Heck they don't even allow droopy socks...

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Nobody probably should feel sorry for Tim Tebow as he has probably won more than any player will likely ever win. Seeing the tears in his eyes roused my own emotions. I know that whenever my son has lost his last game, his eyes looked exactly like that.

I am with you CD, Tebow is a passionate player. That's why he's a winner. My own son has cried, when he won to go to Omaha and when he played and lost his last game. I wouldn't expect anything more from players that play with passion.

I am not from his faith, but I have no issue with his eye black and verses. Did anyone see the story about him today regarding the young player he honored after his death, his parents asked him to speak about him. He's been an inspiration to many and will continue to do so. With all this stuff about players being out for themselves, it's refreshing to see it from a different point of view. He gets lots of intention fronm the media, that's not his fault, but it's positive and that is what counts. IMO.

TPM

I disagree---if he were not wearing the eye black with the biblical notes there would be no media attention---he and his "people" know how to market him and have done a great job---the look on his parents faces at games end had the look of someone watching millions of dollars evaporating right before their eyes

You don't know him from the man in the moon. Sounds like one big case of jealousy here. He will go down as one of the greatest collegiate football players of all time.

I'd love to know where you're coming from to be so disparaging in your remarks. Man, why the anger and hate?