NCAAFB Night Game Open Thread

Submitted by formerlyanonymous on September 26th, 2009 at 8:16 PM

I've brought up the Purdue potential to upset. I'm sticking with it. I'm watching that game, and it's already starting well. I'll be going local in the late late shift. Tech is playing at Houston, and I couldn't ~~afford~~ get tickets. Discussion starts here. Games (via AwfulAnnouncing): 6pm:

Florida @ Kentucky (ESPN2)
Colorado State @ Brigham Young (MTN)

7pm:

Arizona State @ Georgia (ESPNU)
Ball State @ Auburn (FSN Midwest, South, Southwest; SUN)
Louisiana-Lafayette @ Nebraska (FSN PPV)
Ohio @ Tennessee (Vol PPV)
Maine @ Syracuse (Time Warner-NY)

7:30pm:

Arizona @ Oregon State (Versus)
Louisville @ Utah (CBS College Sports)

8pm:

Notre Dame @ Purdue (ESPN)
Iowa @ Penn State (ABC)
Vanderbilt @ Rice (CSS)

9pm:

Washington @ Stanford (FCS Central)

9:15pm:

Texas Tech @ Houston (ESPN2)

10pm:

New Mexico State @ New Mexico (MTN)

10:15pm:

Washington State @ USC (FSN Arizona, Detroit, Florida, Houston, Midwest (JIP), North, Ohio, South, Southwest, West; FSN Northwest, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain (JIP); CSN Bay Area, Philadelphia, Washington; MSG+; FCS Pacific)

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KBLOW

September 26th, 2009 at 8:19 PM ^

PSU up early. Edit: Up early very easily. Wow. Clark looks the size of two Forciers.

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AAB

September 26th, 2009 at 8:20 PM ^

I don't know who to root for in the ND-Purdue game. I'm thinking Michigan has enough national cred at this point that I can just root for ND to faceplant. I know I should want Weis to stick around, but he's way too punchable.

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KBLOW

September 26th, 2009 at 8:23 PM ^

That's where I'm at, except that I just know it will feel so good to watch the Weiss-should-be fired shit storm if ND goes down.

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formerlyanonymous

September 26th, 2009 at 8:26 PM ^

My hatred of ND runs deep. Deep enough for me to know that without Floyd, probably Allen, and a Jimmah at 70% spells trouble in Ross Aide during a black out. Purdue fans are pumped, and I love a pumped up crowd except when Michigan is on the road obviously. I'm taking the Boilermakers in this game as far as rooting interest and/or beat the spread. I think they've got a good shot at winning, but I don't know if I can go that far.

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mgoBrad

September 26th, 2009 at 8:50 PM ^

I think, out of all our rivals/opponents, I get the most satisfaction out of watching ND lose. Yes, even more than Sparty or the Bucknuts

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octal9

September 26th, 2009 at 8:21 PM ^

That environment at PSU looks like a lot of fun. I'm more than a little jealous.

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VictorsValiant09

September 26th, 2009 at 8:28 PM ^

We're getting there. Still lack crowd coordination in a lot of aspects, though.

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DCBlue

September 26th, 2009 at 9:06 PM ^

I agree with you. I went to the OSU-Michigan game in Columbus in 2006 and went into the Stadium earlier. We sat near the student section in one of the endzones and THEY got there earlier and had cheer coordinators to practice chants, etc. As much as I wanted to shat in their faces, I had to give them begrudging respect for their coordination. Fuckers.

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TheIcon34

September 26th, 2009 at 8:25 PM ^

Hey FA - Who are you rooting for in the Houston/Tech game? In any other year, I'd root for Houston to win, but since they are ranked ahead of Michigan, I want Houston to lose.

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formerlyanonymous

September 26th, 2009 at 8:27 PM ^

I think that'll be a game time decision. If anything, I'm rooting for the over. That said, I think Tech wins this one pretty easily.

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tomhagan

September 26th, 2009 at 8:28 PM ^

Iowa WR should have made that easy catch...instead he bobbled it in to an INT and lost a key drive... PSU is now driving on the ground... not a good start for Iowa

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BrewCityBlue

September 26th, 2009 at 8:29 PM ^

Anyone know where I can watch a replay of the 4th qtr of today's game? I had a golf outing and missed about the last quarter. Appreciate it! Go Blue!!

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Lordfoul

September 26th, 2009 at 8:40 PM ^

Golf outing? Where are your priorities man?!! ;~)

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BrewCityBlue

September 26th, 2009 at 8:47 PM ^

I know, that was tough. I HATE missing games, and it rarely happens. Church golf outing got re-scheduled and money goes for a good cause so I had to bite the bullet. I left and it was 26-21. My buddy knew my situation and was sending me text updates. (Yes, i was that guy on the course) I played like SHIT til i got the final text that we had won, then i really played awesome with that burden eliminated...

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formerlyanonymous

September 26th, 2009 at 8:41 PM ^

I missed it for work as well. I left at 26-21 expecting the loss (I originally expected a close game around 17-13, so not overly devastating loss). I'm going to try and catch it on ESPN360 tomorrow.

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Lordfoul

September 26th, 2009 at 8:44 PM ^

Sounds like both of you fine fellows need to invest in a DVR.

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BrewCityBlue

September 26th, 2009 at 8:49 PM ^

yeah, I haven't checked out 360 yet, but it appears as if I'm gonna have to check it out. If anyone has a link to anywhere with a replay of the 4th qtr I'd greatly appreciate it... I can't wait to see it!!! (And yes, I guess I need to start thinking about DVR for emergencies such as these... KILL SPARTY

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jabberwock

September 26th, 2009 at 8:29 PM ^

TIM TEBOW IS SUPINE!

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goblueritzy92

September 26th, 2009 at 8:31 PM ^

Any second now he will rise from the dead

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TomW09

September 26th, 2009 at 8:56 PM ^

It's been a while now and Tebow still looks like he has no idea where he is. Like, seriously, they've been talking to him since the hit and he's just staring into oblivion. The Tebow-love is annoying, but here's hoping it's not too serious of a concussion.

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BlueVoix

September 26th, 2009 at 8:58 PM ^

I was watching it a bit to see if he was okay, but then Danielson started talking about his big strong body. It was disturbing.

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TomW09

September 26th, 2009 at 9:00 PM ^

Yikes, now they're carting him off and he's throwing up into a bag. Not good.

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BlueVoix

September 26th, 2009 at 9:03 PM ^

Concussion time I'm guessing. Could be worse all things being equal, I'm guessing he doesn't miss a whole lot of time.

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jswavel34

September 26th, 2009 at 8:30 PM ^

Tebow KO'd in UK game

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formerlyanonymous

September 26th, 2009 at 8:30 PM ^

So many illegal formations today for too many men in the backfield. I've never seen this many in a day, must be like 6 of them between the 3 games I've watched.

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AAB

September 26th, 2009 at 8:30 PM ^

Got F'in rocked.

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KBLOW

September 26th, 2009 at 8:31 PM ^

The crowd at PSU seems pretty subdued right now. They're picking it up for 4th down, but I'm a little surprised.

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Stephen Y

September 26th, 2009 at 8:32 PM ^

Pretty cool that the whole team comes on the field after Tebow's hit... shows how much he means to that team.

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wooderson

September 26th, 2009 at 8:42 PM ^

I think I saw Tom Hammond out of the field too. He looked pretty broken up.

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goblueritzy92

September 26th, 2009 at 8:31 PM ^

Joe Pa is looking like he's having fun in the rain

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umhannon

September 26th, 2009 at 8:32 PM ^

Looks like Powell (#2) is the new Derrick Williams for Jay Pa and Penn State. He is lining up everywhere.

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jabberwock

September 26th, 2009 at 8:32 PM ^

that was an ugly hit. Legal, but harsh. wow.

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BillyShears

September 26th, 2009 at 8:32 PM ^

How is the entire team allowed to come on to the field? Just because he is the second coming?

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KBLOW

September 26th, 2009 at 8:37 PM ^

I really do hope that he is not injured, but mainly b/c I can't stand listening to the hushed tones the announcers are talking in.

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Lordfoul

September 26th, 2009 at 8:42 PM ^

Can't they bring in a kiddy pool so he can walk off under his own power?

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BlueVoix

September 26th, 2009 at 8:36 PM ^

Yech, don't know who to root for in this ND-Purdont game. Notre Dame is Notre Dame and Purdue has a retarded chant they use to signify their happiness. This is like watching Alabama versus Florida.

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A Case of Blue

September 26th, 2009 at 8:38 PM ^

Also they have the stupid effing train whistle they blow.

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KBLOW

September 26th, 2009 at 8:40 PM ^

I dig their giant drum.

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formerlyanonymous

September 26th, 2009 at 8:37 PM ^

Purdue! Stop killing yourself.

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formerlyanonymous

September 26th, 2009 at 8:38 PM ^

DOMERS NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! O/U on penalty yardage has to be 175

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jabberwock

September 26th, 2009 at 8:38 PM ^

Clausen is no Tate Forcier. If ANY team should be taunted, its ND.

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AAB

September 26th, 2009 at 8:39 PM ^

he has turf toe.

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jmblue

September 26th, 2009 at 8:40 PM ^

Does PSU's marching band even play its fight song anymore? The only music I've heard at this game is "Zombie Nation" (played over the PA after they scored their TD) and a "Seven Nation Army" teaser.

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