...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
Big Ten Championship Game Open Thread
December 1st, 2012 at 9:48 PM | 
Yeah, Eddie Lacy = Taylor
Yeah, Eddie Lacy = Taylor
December 1st, 2012 at 9:49 PM |
If you form tackle someone
If you form tackle someone
If you form tackle someone properly they will go down. Read Bo's book he spends a good time talking about tackling in it.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
December 1st, 2012 at 9:51 PM |
Yeah, when Alabama's
Yeah, when Alabama's
Yeah, when Alabama's offensive line moves your front seven back at the point of attack it's pretty hard to get in position for those nice form tackles .
Go Blue!
December 1st, 2012 at 9:54 PM |
I'm talking about the missed
I'm talking about the missed
I'm talking about the missed tackles not the plays where they were obliterated. Did you watch the game? Are you actually trying to say Georgia didn't miss a plethora of tackles?
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
December 1st, 2012 at 9:58 PM |
El Guapo asks "What is this
El Guapo asks "What is this
El Guapo asks "What is this plethora?"
"Play hard and with great effort"
December 1st, 2012 at 10:00 PM |
Are you even reading what I'm
Are you even reading what I'm
Are you even reading what I'm writing? To begin with, I never claimed that the SEC played quality football, I claimed it was better than the Big Ten, and then I said that when Alabama engages your defenders at the point of attack it's hard to get into position to make good form tackles. How you got "Georgia didn't miss a bunch of tackles" from that is beyond me.
Go Blue!
December 1st, 2012 at 9:53 PM |
It would not have to be
It would not have to be
It would not have to be strong kool aid. Take off your rose colored homer glasses and look up for once. There is a FIVE loss team playing in the Big Ten "Championship" tonight. FIVE! If you think either one of these teams could hold their own against either Georgia or Alabama, I have some ocean front property in Kansas to sell you.
~Herm
Stop the uniform changes! Contact Dave Brandon 734-764-9416.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:56 PM |
Ok is that seriously your
Ok is that seriously your
Ok is that seriously your argument?There aren't many divisions in football that are going to put a great team in a conference championship game if the best two teams in that division are ineligible. Also where did I say they would hold their own against Georgia or Alabama?
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
December 1st, 2012 at 9:42 PM |
Gus Johnson can make any game
Gus Johnson can make any game
Gus Johnson can make any game sound entertaining
December 1st, 2012 at 9:42 PM |
And the Big Ten refs haven't
And the Big Ten refs haven't
And the Big Ten refs haven't even gotten involved yet!
"Nobody cares what you think!"
December 1st, 2012 at 9:43 PM |
so, is martinez gone after
so, is martinez gone after
so, is martinez gone after this year. that denard run he just had freaked me out.
"I give credit to God, first and foremost" - Denard Robinson #16
December 1st, 2012 at 9:47 PM |
he's not, redshirt jr
he's not, redshirt jr
he's not, redshirt jr
December 1st, 2012 at 9:43 PM |
Reading through this thread is hilarious,
Reading through this thread is hilarious,
for what it's worth.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:44 PM |
Wow, honestly as a conference
Wow, honestly as a conference
Wow, honestly as a conference and as a team we need to increase our talent to match the sec.
"Everybody thinks of changing humanity, but nobody thinks of changing himself." - Leo Tolstoy
December 1st, 2012 at 9:48 PM |
We could start paying players
We could start paying players
We could start paying players like Bama and Auburn.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:49 PM |
If auburn is paying players
If auburn is paying players
If auburn is paying players and had THAT kind of performance this season, that's the definition of a loser.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:50 PM |
either way, we need those
either way, we need those
either way, we need those players..
December 1st, 2012 at 9:50 PM |
Hey now War Eagle builds
Hey now War Eagle builds
Hey now War Eagle builds congregations!
Who is Jon Falk?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:50 PM |
Great idea! We'll start by
Great idea! We'll start by
Great idea! We'll start by moving the population back up North, make the weather better, loosen our academic standards and allow massive over-signing. That should solve the problem.
December 1st, 2012 at 10:01 PM |
How do SEC teams have looser
How do SEC teams have looser
How do SEC teams have looser academic standards? Aren't the NCAA standards the same everywhere?
I think our league needs to stop blaming the weather and everything else and start committing itself to running better programs. That starts with coaching. No more hiring retreads like Ron Zook and Gerry DiNardo. And while Kill and Beckman were somewhat better hires, I'm not sure an SEC school would have gone for them. I'll be interested in seeing what MSU does about Narduzzi, who is sure to receive offers elsewhere. An SEC school would cling for dear life to the guy.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:47 PM |
Rooting interest
Rooting interest
I'm assuming a Nebraska win is best for us, right? A Nebraska loss would put them in the Capital One Bowl and bump us to the Outback versus South Carolina it seems.
Strength equipment is expensive and guarantees you nothing. A strong will is free and can give you everything you want.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:53 PM |
im still just happy we are
im still just happy we are
im still just happy we are going to bowls especially vs good/fun teams to play against. After 'those three years' im not taking bowls for granted anymore and seeing Big Blue play an extra game
December 1st, 2012 at 10:03 PM |
well, im not sure if uk is
well, im not sure if uk is
well, im not sure if uk is going to a bowl this year.
"I give credit to God, first and foremost" - Denard Robinson #16
December 1st, 2012 at 9:48 PM |
Straw Poll revisited for
Straw Poll revisited for
Straw Poll revisited for those in the SEC thread: which offense would you rather have, UW's or Neb's?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:49 PM |
Sparty
Sparty
Sparty
Who is Jon Falk?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:50 PM |
With our current players? Neb
With our current players? Neb
With our current players? Neb hands down.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:54 PM |
Yeah,l that was kind of the
Yeah,l that was kind of the
Yeah,l that was kind of the sarcastic point of the "poll". That thread was basically like "Bama because they're awesome! 350 rushing yards!", without regards to the fact that Bama has the most talent in the nation probably.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:48 PM |
My niece throws better than
My niece throws better than
My niece throws better than Martinez.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:48 PM |
Will TMart get drafted? Not
Will TMart get drafted? Not
Will TMart get drafted? Not shifty enough to be a speed back. Not big enough to be a power back. Can't throw well enough to be a quarterback. Too much of a cocky jerk to be a coach. I envision him hanging out in Lincoln for the rest of his life hitting on college girls.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
December 1st, 2012 at 9:48 PM |
I just tuned in, how empty is
I just tuned in, how empty is
I just tuned in, how empty is that Stadium...
December 1st, 2012 at 9:49 PM |
Just seen on twitter that
Just seen on twitter that
Just seen on twitter that Rick Majerous died.
December 1st, 2012 at 10:02 PM |
That's a bummer. He was a
That's a bummer. He was a
That's a bummer. He was a real character that made college basketball better. He really cared about his players too.
And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know, it's gonna be Michigan again, Michigan
December 1st, 2012 at 9:52 PM |
The attendance at this game
The attendance at this game
The attendance at this game is pathetic. Didn't expect this from Nebraska fans. Looks like we should only expect sellouts when Michigan and Ohio play in the BTCG. Fortunately it looks like that will happen every year pretty soon.
Brady Hoke: Kicking Ass And Signing Names On The Recruiting Trail
December 1st, 2012 at 9:56 PM |
Not fortunate for the hotels
Not fortunate for the hotels
Not fortunate for the hotels that will host ohio fans. Blech.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:55 PM |
what in the mother of god was
what in the mother of god was
what in the mother of god was that formation?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:56 PM |
They stole it from my
They stole it from my
They stole it from my daughter's 4th grade flag football team. Not kidding. Her team lined up like that in every game and we always scratched our heads.
There's a time and a place for spontaneity.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:55 PM |
Wtf was that play?
Wtf was that play?
Wtf was that play?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:55 PM |
Wow, that was one hell of a
Wow, that was one hell of a
Wow, that was one hell of a play. Ah innovation. I miss you.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:57 PM |
Yep
Yep
Coolest 8 yard play I've ever seen
Big gulps huh? Alright! Well, see ya later.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:57 PM |
I like how Wisky runs outside
I like how Wisky runs outside
I like how Wisky runs outside the tackles.
Le sigh.
Who is Jon Falk?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:59 PM |
I didn't think that was
I didn't think that was
I didn't think that was allowed.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:58 PM |
CAN WE HAZ THAT FORMATION
CAN WE HAZ THAT FORMATION
CAN WE HAZ THAT FORMATION PLZ?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:58 PM |
Pelini gonna pop!
Pelini gonna pop!
Pelini gonna pop!
Who is Jon Falk?
December 1st, 2012 at 9:58 PM |
I know Nebraska is 10-2
I know Nebraska is 10-2
but in reality, this is basically like watching two 7-5 B1G teams in front of a 50% full arena. You make us so proud Big Ten
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
December 1st, 2012 at 10:01 PM |
BIIGGG TEEEENNN
BIIGGG TEEEENNN
BIIGGG TEEEENNN
December 1st, 2012 at 10:03 PM |
I've noticed that the
I've noticed that the
I've noticed that the camerawork is (mostly) only showing the lower bowl when it shows the field-level shots. I guess it's so the hype shots that they get from this game won't have a wall of empty seats in the background.
Michigan: 903–315–36 (Best in NCAA)
vs Ohio State: 58-44-6
vs Notre Dame: 23-16-1
vs MSU: 68-32-5
vs B1G: 522-197-24
vs SEC: 20-8-1
vs PAC 12: 48-24-1
vs Big 12: 10-5-1<
December 1st, 2012 at 10:01 PM |
The "Barge" Again?
The "Barge" Again?
Between Melvin Gordon and Montee Ball and now Derrick Watt, it seems like Wisconsin has basically established that they're going to basically run with the occasional short screen or flare. This suits Nebraska's very casual, unconcerned run defense.
So, the so-called "barge play", where half of the state of Wisconsin lines up to give the RB or FB running room, works very well against a team like Nebraska. TD Wisconsin. If you can find nine big guys, including a few good blocking TEs and RBs, a backfield that is a galactic void is not a problem. Important takeaway here.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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December 1st, 2012 at 10:01 PM |
how about pelini's face after
how about pelini's face after
how about pelini's face after that td?
"I give credit to God, first and foremost" - Denard Robinson #16
December 1st, 2012 at 10:01 PM |
POINTS!!!
POINTS!!!
POINTS!!!
You can sum up this sport in two words, 'You never know.'
December 1st, 2012 at 10:02 PM |
I hope Wisconsin doesn't blow
I hope Wisconsin doesn't blow
I hope Wisconsin doesn't blow it like the first time they played Nebraska.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
Yeah, Eddie Lacy = Taylor Martinez is a great foundation to form an argument on.
Go Blue!