Evening Games Open Thread
This is your open thread for Nebraska's first Big 10 game and any other action you care to watch.
I'm off to re-read the Eleven Warriors LiveBlog. Buckeye tears have been so rare for so long that we shouldn't pass up any opportunity to enjoy them. Combined highlights for both teams included 7 of 30 3rd down conversions, 106 total rushing yards, 3 turnovers, 17 points, and 16 punts. Both teams have good defenses, but ugh, what a mess.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:00 PM ^
Purdue by 2 TDs
October 1st, 2011 at 7:05 PM ^
In reading 11W's liveblog, I have deemed the following as demonstrating a solid B1G IQ:
6:40
|
|
October 1st, 2011 at 8:30 PM ^
I couldn't believe it when I read it.
"While this is borderline as far as praise for that state up north, it is meant only towards the individual:
Denard Robinson has the best vision as far as rushing I have ever seen. You can see him planning his second & third cut before the first tackler even gets to him.
With that said, Minnesota is truly yucky. Yikes."
October 1st, 2011 at 7:05 PM ^
Minnesota/UM game is on again at 8pm on BTN if anyone wants to rewatch that sweetness.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:05 PM ^
I'm annoyed that there are so many good games on TV to watch. I miss the days of two televisions side-by-side. Obviously the main game of interest is the Wiscy/NE one, but I'd love to be able to pay full attention to the Bama/FL game. I guess I can use http://www.espn3.com to watch the Bama game.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
One game is usually on commercial
October 1st, 2011 at 7:07 PM ^
I'd like to see how we measure up.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:11 PM ^
Don't be fooled, Minnesota might be the worst BCS conference team this year. Recommend thinking of Michigan through the eyes of SDSU or Notre Dame.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:14 PM ^
upset USC Minny is probably not as bad as they looked today--at least I hope not.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:45 PM ^
Well, they basically shut down SDSU as well, so I'm starting to believe this defense may be more legit than merely scheming.
And just for giggles, here are a couple of other meh teams in AQ conferences:
BC: 1-4, loses to Duke(!) and 30-3 to UCF
Oregon State and Colorado: combined 1-7, losses to Sacramento St, 20 point loss to OSU.
But yeah, Minny might be one of the worst teams in college football, but I do think that if they get Gray back they'll knock off a couple of teams this year. UM played about as perfect a game as one could expect.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:10 PM ^
WMU downs Uconn. Yay for SOS
October 1st, 2011 at 7:12 PM ^
I watched the game with an Ohio fan and every time Sparty made a big play and the players were celebrating, my friend would sarcastically say stuff like, "Yeah, great job! Beat us up and celebrate while our program is down right now!"
Isn't that exactly what Ohio fans have been doing since 2008?
I didn't say anything like that to him, but I thought it. I didn't want to rub it in, even though I was hoping Ohio would win for Michigan's sake (division record for Sparty).
October 1st, 2011 at 7:24 PM ^
You slunk out? You need to get in that ass Larry!
October 1st, 2011 at 7:14 PM ^
Why is "Real Steel" not called "Rock'em, Sock'em Robots?" I wouldn't dream of watching the former. I'd stand in line to see the latter--regardless of actual content.
If you disagree with this, you're wrong.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:16 PM ^
I want to see this movie.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:22 PM ^
I like the idea of Rock 'Em; I do not like the idea of Real Steel. You have convinced me, thank you.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:17 PM ^
Give a little love to the belle isle zoo being post apocalyptic robot thunderdome
October 1st, 2011 at 7:28 PM ^
October 1st, 2011 at 7:22 PM ^
How is South Carolina's offense so inept that they only get 13 against Auburn, who was getting run up and down the field every week before this
October 1st, 2011 at 7:33 PM ^
Western beat U-Conn today, for those wanting to judge strength of OOC schedules. (Eastern won again too, but that was just against Akron. But still, Eastern).
October 1st, 2011 at 8:31 PM ^
EMU is putting together a pretty solid win/loss record so far, vs. winning only two games last year. Good for them.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:46 PM ^
October 1st, 2011 at 8:12 PM ^
"That's their stadium? God I hate Purdue even more."
October 1st, 2011 at 8:15 PM ^
Train whistles? Or how about "boilering up?"
October 1st, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
I have a feeling Nebraska is a paper tiger. Let's find out.
I usually like Nebraska, but I want Wisky to beat Nebraska pretty badly tonight to put the new guys in their place.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:19 PM ^
I see the other perspective. Wisconsin is the pretender in my mind, who has beat up on some really bad teams to start the season. I expect them to be exposed tonight.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
but Wisky didn't look as good as I would hope on that first drive.
I'd take a respectable win by Wisky.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:22 PM ^
Wisconsin has played no one this year and relied entirely on their line outweighing smaller lines. I think unless Russell Wilson can do something amazing, Wisconsin gets shut down and taken apart. Nebraska has looked weak but they've played higher level talent and proven more IMHO.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:30 PM ^
I guess I feel like Nebraska has generally gotten away with beating a bunch of bad Big 12 North teams and not really doing much else. It just seems like they're worse than people think to me.
Also, hope that Nebraska player is okay. He looked awful
October 1st, 2011 at 8:44 PM ^
I agree Neb is overrated. I just feel like Wisconsin is even more overrated. Although as it stands on this drive Wisconsin is looking good.
Both teams look sloppy though, penalties and puttng the ball on the ground abound.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:28 PM ^
Monte Ball fumbles!
October 1st, 2011 at 8:30 PM ^
Martinez has the most messed up delivery. It's a sidearm shot put as far as I can tell. I wonder if the coaches are ever going to fix that.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:34 PM ^
Nebraska's passing offense is even more fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants than ours.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:34 PM ^
Martinez has decent speed, but it looks purely straight line. He lacks that ability to juke and instantly accelerate in the other direction. Is it wrong to not really be all that afraid of him?
October 1st, 2011 at 8:44 PM ^
He made that Nebraska linebacker look pretty dumb there. I'd be scared of him.
Edit: It's not that he's that amazing, he just adds a dimension that, when combined with a really good running game and a solid defense, can take Wisconsin from good to a can beat anyone in the country level.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:42 PM ^
In other news. Florida is fast. And is up 14-3. They really do have esssssss eeeeeee seeeeee speeeeeed.
Edit: Untrue. TD overturned. Still 7-3
October 1st, 2011 at 8:48 PM ^
Florida kicked a field goal.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:46 PM ^
October 1st, 2011 at 8:50 PM ^
Purdue is doing pretty well, by Purdue standards, only down 14-0 at the end of the first. Keep ND under 50 will be an achievement for them.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:51 PM ^
On Wisconsin!
And not just because it will help us in our division. Let's be honest; nobody wants to see the new kid in town come in and roll through the Big Ten.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:52 PM ^
They're huge, they're awesome, yada yada. I'm not disagreeing but I've seen several egregious holds. And I know everyone holds, but at least two were really bad and right in front of officials.
I would imagine refs give them a lot of deference because they're supposed to be an awesome blocking machine.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:54 PM ^
ND up 14-0 on Purdue already and is +1 in turnover margin. They could slaughter the rest of their schedule if they stop turning the ball over.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:57 PM ^
Going to admit something I'm not proud of...I think Alabama's fight song is cool. I also think Rammer Jammer is a cool tradition.
Edit: 10-10 in Gainesville
October 1st, 2011 at 8:58 PM ^
more than Ingraham did.
October 1st, 2011 at 9:04 PM ^
Clemson is up 23-3 against Virginia Tech. Who should be ahead of them in the polls if that lead is maintained? I can't think of many. Like probably all of you, I'm a fan of moving teams up and down
October 1st, 2011 at 9:11 PM ^
Generally, I'm with you. However, can we all agree that Clemson will screw at least two games just because they're Clemson?
October 1st, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
They will, of course, but right now they have a case for top five. Only LSU has a more impressive set of wins than Auburn, FSU, and @ VA Tech.
October 1st, 2011 at 9:04 PM ^
So is ABC going to do a Jump Around spot after the 3rd quarter...Ive never seen a Wisconsin televised game where they have done a feature on it...