so much for that
Second Favorite Big Ten Team?
April 25th, 2010 at 1:24 PM | 
Hating on Iowa
Hating on Iowa
April 26th, 2010 at 8:33 PM |
One of my friends
One of my friends
Is an Iowa fan. I don't really have anything against their program, but my friend and I always root against each other's team.
Hail to the victors!
April 25th, 2010 at 2:27 AM |
Penn State. Joe Pa is a
Penn State. Joe Pa is a
Penn State. Joe Pa is a legend and they seem to be a team that plays and recruits the right way.
April 25th, 2010 at 8:03 AM |
I love the way everybody is
I love the way everybody is
I love the way everybody is hanging on JoePa's nuts like he runs a squeaky clean program over in Happy Valley.
PSU is the original MSU.
"The show found that since 2002 (through 2008), 46 Penn State players have been charged with 163 criminal complaints. Forty-five of those complaints resulted in guilty pleas or convictions. Of the 46 players charged, 27 pleaded guilty or were convicted.
More recently, to show the problem is getting worse, 17 players were charged in 2007 with 72 crimes. Nine charges resulted in guilty pleas. The numbers screamed about a lack of control by the coaching staff and a lack of discipline by the players.
The response from Graham Spanier, the university president, was expected. "They're staggering numbers," he said. "They're very high and they shouldn't be that way.
"It's embarrassing to the university."
Professor Paul Clarke, who is vice chairman of the Faculty Senate athletics committee, also had an expected response. "This is really a black mark. It diminishes all of us."
To those who have followed Paterno closely in recent years, his response also was expected.
"I think you've done an awful lot of probing which bothers me that you might be on a witch hunt," he said.
The show focused on in an incident that occurred April 1, 2007. In response to one of their teammates and his girlfriend being involved in an altercation with three Penn State students, a group of football players, about 15, broke into an apartment on campus. Several students were beaten, including some not involved in the original altercation.
According to the show, one student was attacked with a beer bottle, another was struck with a wooden stool, a third was kicked in the face.
According to a report by the Judicial Affairs Department, which is the university's disciplinary arm, one of the football players involved said, "We knew we were going there to beat up people."
As a result of these vicious attacks, which no one on a college campus should expect, four players were temporarily expelled. The expulsions occurred during summer school, thus severely lessening the level of punishment. Additionally, the players were permitted to practice before their period of expulsion expired.
In other words, a whitewash."
April 25th, 2010 at 9:58 AM |
It seems as though Penn State
It seems as though Penn State
It seems as though Penn State is the team most people are saying is their second fav. I have to agree. There is just something about them. It's probably all JoePa. My love for them has faltered some after seeing that Youtube, however.
Omnia mutantur nos et mutamur in illis.
April 25th, 2010 at 2:42 AM |
I wonder how many of you also
I wonder how many of you also
I wonder how many of you also have a second favorite carpenter after Jesus.
April 25th, 2010 at 2:51 AM |
My favorite carpenter...
My favorite carpenter...
Charisma Carpenter
Though this guy is a close second.
MGoGTI
April 25th, 2010 at 3:55 AM |
Too skinny?
Too skinny?
Too skinny?
April 25th, 2010 at 3:29 AM |
Any Charisma Carpenter
Any Charisma Carpenter
Any Charisma Carpenter reference gets a +1, always.
April 25th, 2010 at 7:16 PM |
Okay, I know Vila isn't, but
Okay, I know Vila isn't, but
Okay, I know Vila isn't, but is Norm Jewish? I have been wondering this since before the Internet.
(Blogger alias: "Misopogon") This team is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
April 25th, 2010 at 2:58 AM |
This guy can fashion a great
This guy can fashion a great
This guy can fashion a great coffee table.
He's also good with levels.
April 25th, 2010 at 8:52 AM |
Completely OT from this thread but...
Completely OT from this thread but...
Regis went to Notre Dame, and his phone number is in the alumni phone book. Don't ask how I know.
Touchdown Michigan!
April 25th, 2010 at 2:46 AM |
TUOOS...because Pryor is a
TUOOS...because Pryor is a
TUOOS...because Pryor is a true class act.
(If anyone takes this seriously may God have mercy on your soul, and mine)
Reality is an illusion created by an unsafe drop in blood alcohol levels that exposes one to the idiocy of others.
April 25th, 2010 at 3:15 AM |
Tough choice...
Tough choice...
One thing about the Big Ten is it's got no shortage of classy and likeable teams. For me it's a toss-up between Iowa, Penn State, and Wisconsin. Honorable mentions go to MSU and Purdue, as I have friends who went to both.
All in all though, in non-conference games I'll root for anyone except Ohio State. (Sole exception: national championship game vs. Florida, when ALL OF MY HATE was directed at Urban Meyer. And wouldn't ya know it, they let me down.)
April 25th, 2010 at 4:14 AM |
Iowa and/or Wisconsin
Iowa and/or Wisconsin
I like both Iowa and Wisconsin. They both rely on and have a reputation as "old school Big Ten football." Whether or not that wins games, it's nice to see a team or two holding down the combination of insane defense and power running.
April 25th, 2010 at 4:56 AM |
Insane Defense
Insane Defense
It is important to note that TAH-NOO-TAH is the definition of [clinically] insane defense. Iowa and Wisconsin are the definition of [rock-solid] insane defense.
MGoGTI
April 25th, 2010 at 5:58 AM |
Indiana. Basically my entire
Indiana. Basically my entire
Indiana. Basically my entire extended family went there including both parents, and my brother was the Drum Major at IU for two years in 2000/2001. Been to a lot of games in Bloomington, and while their fans really don't seem to give a rat's ass, it's still a fun time and a great city.
Go Blue!
April 25th, 2010 at 7:38 AM |
My choice...
My choice...
...for next favorite Big 10 team: None of the Above.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
April 25th, 2010 at 12:18 PM |
Fencer
Fencer
I'm a man. I'm 30. I can't ever imagine #3 overtaking the deuce.
not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user
April 25th, 2010 at 7:45 AM |
I don't understand having a
I don't understand having a
I don't understand having a second Big Ten school at all. My sister got her Master's at Illinois and their football team can DIAGF as far as she's concerned. I guess it runs in the family.
April 25th, 2010 at 8:30 AM |
The one I play on X-box 360 NCAA
The one I play on X-box 360 NCAA
Currently, Indiana...
You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four. ~Dan Birdwell
April 25th, 2010 at 8:42 AM |
OSU
OSU
No other team has provided the drama, the competitiveness and controversy tht OSU has provided Michigan. There is only one game I want OSU to lose every year--the last one. I love that they took on USC and Texas, and Miami (NTO).
No potato salad here.
Time wounds all heels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwGXMryTbwE
April 25th, 2010 at 9:02 AM |
Sam I Am
Sam I Am
I don't not like any other Big Ten Teams, Sam I Am!
I could not, would not, give Sparty a vote.
I will not, will not, pull for PSU over a goat.
I will not root on them Badgers in the rain.
I will not root on them Boilers on a train.
Not in the dark! Not in a tree!
Not in a car! Northwestern, You let me be!
I do not like them Hawkeyes.
I do not like them Buckeyes.
I want to beat them Hoosiers in our house.
I want to beat them Gophers like a Ike beat his spouse.
I do not like them Illini here or there.
I do not like them ANYWHERE
I do not like
other Big Ten Teams
and (Notre) Damn!
Brewer. Wolverine.
April 25th, 2010 at 9:09 AM |
Wow...
Wow...
...I was ready to give you props on this until...
...the Ike/Tina Turner wife beating reference. Not cool.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
April 25th, 2010 at 10:38 AM |
Are you kidding?
Are you kidding?
That was the best part.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
April 25th, 2010 at 9:10 AM |
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Deleted. Misplaced reply.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
April 25th, 2010 at 9:13 AM |
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them or IU, since their football program is so sad and the only famous guy that shows up to their games is John Cougar Mellencamp.
Harvard: The MICHIGAN of the East
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
April 25th, 2010 at 12:07 PM |
Two reasons not to like University of Minnesota:
Two reasons not to like University of Minnesota:
Hockey Teams.
MGoGTI
April 25th, 2010 at 10:09 AM |
My brother is a Purdue grad,
My brother is a Purdue grad,
My brother is a Purdue grad, therefore, Purdue. It used to be Iowa, though, and they're still a close third.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
Blogging the Virginia Cavaliers at http://fromoldvirginia.blogspot.com/<
April 25th, 2010 at 10:36 AM |
Wisconsin and Penn State
Wisconsin and Penn State
I lived in Madison for nearly twenty years, and when they were terrible and free tickets were easy to come by I went to a fair number of games. My wife used to raise money for the University.
I had been rooting for Penn State long before they joined the Big Ten. My mother had a friend in State College whose husband was a professor, and we used to stop there on our way to visit my grandparents out east. I used to like JoePa, too, although it's probably time for him to step down.
Having said, I'm always happy to see Michigan crush both teams.
Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?
April 25th, 2010 at 10:49 AM |
I like Iowa because they good
I like Iowa because they good
I like Iowa because they good lower rated recruits but play well. I like PSU too.
April 25th, 2010 at 10:57 AM |
Come to
Come to
Penn State: legendary coach; 2nd best home uniforms, white-outs look pretty impressive.
"Prejudiced? Partial? You better believe I am. Michigan football is a religion and Saturday's the holy day of obligation." -Bob Ufer
April 25th, 2010 at 11:04 AM |
I like Minny's stadium and some of their fans
I like Minny's stadium and some of their fans
April 25th, 2010 at 11:37 AM |
I was born in Minnesota
I was born in Minnesota
and remain true to the Gophies (although its a distant second to UM). The first UM football game I ever saw was @Minny in the Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome. U of M won 58-7(!!!) under G Moeller when I was just 7 years old.
I couldn't find stats but I vividly remember Tyron Wheatley just going apeshit in the game. so Go Blue! and, also Gophies, try not to embarass yourselves.
April 25th, 2010 at 11:41 AM |
Michigan
Michigan
2006
not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user
April 25th, 2010 at 11:43 AM |
Iowa
Iowa
They consistently put together good teams with limited resources, and their fans seem to have a sense of humor.
April 25th, 2010 at 11:46 AM |
Northwestern
Northwestern
I usually find myself rooting for the underdog in most college games (except of course anyone playing Michigan). Since NW was the underdog in so many games so often... perhaps not recently but when I was growing up they were always so bad.
That, and I like the enthusiasm that NW's coach has. You have to think he's gonna be around for a while, he seems to be doing a very good job considering the school he's coaching at.
So, NW. And anyone playing against OSU.
April 25th, 2010 at 11:47 AM |
double post, disregard.
double post, disregard.
Sorry 'bout that.
April 25th, 2010 at 12:53 PM |
I'd go with Penn State too.
I'd go with Penn State too.
I'd go with Penn State too. I don't find there fans annoying at all. They're a friendly, not-to cocky bunch who hate OSU. Good in my book.
"He has an uncanny ability to get kids to believe in him and believe in themselves. He doesn't do it with smooth words. He's not smooth. He does it by being the same genuine person day after day." ~Jason Whitlock on Brady Hoke
April 25th, 2010 at 12:57 PM |
definitely ohio state baby!
definitely ohio state baby!
definitely ohio state baby! as a matter of fact...I HATE MICHIGAN AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE OHIO STATE!!!!
GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
TERRELLE PRYOR BABY!
OHIO STATE IS #1
April 25th, 2010 at 1:10 PM |
Over/Under -50 on this post?
Over/Under -50 on this post?
Over/Under -50 on this post?
How Do You Like Them Apples
April 25th, 2010 at 1:29 PM |
Under. Second page rarely
Under. Second page rarely
Under. Second page rarely gets the attention it needs sometimes.
MGoGTI
April 25th, 2010 at 1:13 PM |
Can we not even give this guy
Can we not even give this guy
Can we not even give this guy the satisfaction of being neg-banged please?
April 25th, 2010 at 2:44 PM |
Northwestern
Northwestern
Although they are annoyingly competitive against us, you have to respect a school that can win despite pretty significant academic restrictions. For the same reason, Vandy is by far my favorite SEC school.
Lately I've rooted a bit for Indiana, mostly just out of pity.
April 25th, 2010 at 3:38 PM |
My dad graduated from
My dad graduated from
My dad graduated from Wisconsin so I've rooted for them, but I might go to Northwestern for college. Those two would be 2A and 2B for me.
April 25th, 2010 at 8:23 PM |
Ilinois
Ilinois
without a doubt.
I hate OSU, MSU, PSU and Wisconsin.
I don't like Iowa.
I'm indifferent about Indiana, Minnesota, Purdue and Northwestern.
http://twitter.com/#!/JHScramble
Back in the Hayden Frey/Chuck Long era, it was almost too easy to hate Iowa. More than Ohio State, more than MSU. Ferentz has made that team very classy, their fans are respectful, and playing them is always fun. Easy to consider them my second favorite, if I have one.
And I've decided that Dantonio is a worthy successor to King Douce, Hayden Frey.