Ugly Game of the Week (Week 9 Edition)
First, a recap of last week. Maryland v Duke probably should have been the pick. 17-13 win for Duke, 2 TDs and a FG beat 2 FGs and a TD. 5 total turnovers and special recognition goes to Duke for having 12 penalties for 100+ yards.
In other games, Purdue beat Illinois in the "Michigan's Near Future" Bowl 24-14. It was 21-7 at half, and went on from there. Spectacularly bad 3rd down conversion % (4-14 and 4-12). Both teams put up over 300 yards of offense, and yet only scored 38 points.
CU v KState. Wow, nothing like 2-11 on 3rd down and winning. But, Cody Hawkins is still Cody Hawkins and threw 2 picks to add to CU's 2 fumbles.
And yes, WSU v Cal was as lopsided and I probably should have expected. Jahvid Best getting 13 carries for 159 yards and 2 TDs should sum that up.
So, onto this week.
NC State v Florida State. Yes, NC State is 3-4, but the wins are: Murray State, Gardner-Webb, and ok, Pitt. They've lost to Duke and BC. Florida State is in the same boat. Amazing win against BYU, then went out and lost to South Florida and BC and gave up 27 points to North Carolina.
Nebraska v Baylor. I could have picked any one of about three Big 12 games, since most of the mid-level teams have played no one. Hopefully the Huskers won't have 8 turnovers again, but then again they might. Baylor is, as always, Baylor. They have not been competitive against the state of Oklahoma this season, and also are sporting a loss against Iowa State. When you lose to UConn in football, you're probably not good.
The bottom of the barrel award goes to: Western Kentucky v North Texas. 0-7 playing 1-6. The one win: Ball State. Fun Western Kentucky fact: they haven't lost by less than a TD this season.
Pam&Ray will be calling Purdue v Wisconsin, which looks to be competitive. Actually, I think Michigan v Illinois will be the Big 10 Ugly Game of the Week. Hopefully it won't rain.
In other games, Purdue beat Illinois in the "Michigan's Near Future" Bowl 24-14. It was 21-7 at half, and went on from there. Spectacularly bad 3rd down conversion % (4-14 and 4-12). Both teams put up over 300 yards of offense, and yet only scored 38 points.
CU v KState. Wow, nothing like 2-11 on 3rd down and winning. But, Cody Hawkins is still Cody Hawkins and threw 2 picks to add to CU's 2 fumbles.
And yes, WSU v Cal was as lopsided and I probably should have expected. Jahvid Best getting 13 carries for 159 yards and 2 TDs should sum that up.
So, onto this week.
NC State v Florida State. Yes, NC State is 3-4, but the wins are: Murray State, Gardner-Webb, and ok, Pitt. They've lost to Duke and BC. Florida State is in the same boat. Amazing win against BYU, then went out and lost to South Florida and BC and gave up 27 points to North Carolina.
Nebraska v Baylor. I could have picked any one of about three Big 12 games, since most of the mid-level teams have played no one. Hopefully the Huskers won't have 8 turnovers again, but then again they might. Baylor is, as always, Baylor. They have not been competitive against the state of Oklahoma this season, and also are sporting a loss against Iowa State. When you lose to UConn in football, you're probably not good.
The bottom of the barrel award goes to: Western Kentucky v North Texas. 0-7 playing 1-6. The one win: Ball State. Fun Western Kentucky fact: they haven't lost by less than a TD this season.
Pam&Ray will be calling Purdue v Wisconsin, which looks to be competitive. Actually, I think Michigan v Illinois will be the Big 10 Ugly Game of the Week. Hopefully it won't rain.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:11 PM ^
Hey, Baylor isn't always Baylor. If they had their starting QB, they'd be slightly above Baylor.
I'm liking the Mean Green by 21.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:16 PM ^
I wonder if anyone will notice the EMU-Arky game this weekend.
Do you think we might be interested a little in that one?
October 30th, 2009 at 12:25 PM ^
this looks pretty similar to the most hideous game of the week thread I started a while back.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:51 PM ^
I didn't know you were still maintaining it. Link to yours if it's up to date.
October 30th, 2009 at 1:37 PM ^
Everything gets a bowl or trophy in college football, so here it goes:
The Aesthetic Anesthesia Bowl for ugliest combination of uniforms goes to: UAB at UTEP. Yes, the Blazers make it for the second week as Trogdor the Burninator is easily one of the ugiest mascots in college sports.
The Otter of Ennui Trophy for languorical lassitude goes to: Arkansas State at Louisville. Wasn't UL good at some point? Not anymore. Does anyone care? That is the question. Others in contention: Coastal Carolina at Clemson and and WKU ant North Texas. Speaking of which...
The Toilet Bowl sponsored by 21.3 Flushes Bleh brand loo cleaner for poorest performers: Western Kentucky at North Texas. As Stubob mentioned - 0-7 versus 1-6. UNT probably had bowling aspirations after beating Testical Tech, who were coming off a record season. Eight weeks later, eh, not so much.
Cheers to Friday!
October 30th, 2009 at 2:42 PM ^
and 1000 cocktails to you for giving me something to occupy that horrible time between lunch beer and dinner beer on a Friday afternoon!
A runner up for Aesthetic Anesthesia Bowl is none other than USC @ Oregon. Its going to look like a golden brown swirlie with extra "golden".
Also in consideration for ugly game of the week is Wazzou @ Notre Dame. That could get baby seal ugly in a hurry.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:13 PM ^
Why am I so afraid Illinois will pick this week to get their act together? Please don't let that happen.
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