Thursday Football Open Thread

Submitted by maizeonblueaction on August 29th, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Even though we do not play until Saturday, there finally is some actual football going on. Big games are South Carolina v. UNC, and USC v. Hawaii. In B1G action, Indiana plays Indiana State, and Minnesota plays UNLV.

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dcmaizeandblue

August 29th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^

The espn guys are like randy quaid from major league 2. Clowney is lying in the weeds but he's gonna bust loose. He's gonna bust loose

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jblaze

August 29th, 2013 at 8:16 PM ^

There I no way he's in the best shape of his life.

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JayMo4

August 29th, 2013 at 8:11 PM ^

Indiana is explosive. 35-7

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WingsNWolverines

August 29th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^

On 4th down too. Really Minnesota? This is pathetic.

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cheesheadwolverine

August 29th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^

Good God, Minnesota.

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SalvatoreQuattro

August 29th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^

13-10 Rebels.

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jblaze

August 29th, 2013 at 8:13 PM ^

Reminded me of Shav Beaver, who is not at Midwestern State after leaving Tulsa. Yikes. Luckily he didn't come to M.

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Wolverines Dominate

August 29th, 2013 at 8:15 PM ^

I remember being so happy that he was committed to M.

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DemetriusBrown

August 29th, 2013 at 8:21 PM ^

Short for shaved??

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Abomb4480

August 29th, 2013 at 9:14 PM ^

I remember Kevin newsome also being a commit at One point. At least we avoided 2 out of 3 train wrecks.

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Wolverines Dominate

August 29th, 2013 at 8:14 PM ^

Well I guess it was just a little too much to ask for a UNC upset.

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KBLOW

August 29th, 2013 at 8:14 PM ^

Kill gets props for beig such a great coach, but right now ,the way MInny is playing shows none of that.

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jblaze

August 29th, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^

I think the announcer said the last time UNLV won on the road was in 2009. That's bad.

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LSAClassOf2000

August 29th, 2013 at 8:15 PM ^

The Tar Heels defensive line comes crashing into the one spot where no one is, allowing Mike Davis to take off on a 75-yard TD run. After the PAT, it's 27-10 South Carolina.

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MGoClimb

August 29th, 2013 at 8:16 PM ^

Nice work UNC.

Not.

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KBLOW

August 29th, 2013 at 8:16 PM ^

ESPN announcer just now: "Clowney is the most talented guy in the country."

HALOL

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Earl

August 29th, 2013 at 8:26 PM ^

And there it is...just showed the obligatory Clowney Hit on Smith. When will they let it go?

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not TOM BRADY

August 29th, 2013 at 8:42 PM ^

Never. I think I have seen it everyday since it has happened.

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gwkrlghl

August 29th, 2013 at 8:36 PM ^

The dude is a physical marvel who's capable of destorying worlds. He's having an off night and maybe he's loafing it a bit tonight, but he's still the player probably with the most raw talent of anyone in college football

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KBLOW

August 29th, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^

All true, however IMO the "most talented" player in the country, raw or not, doesn't loaf and/or show what looks to be piss poor conditioning. Part of talent in my book is channeling it.

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TIMMMAAY

August 29th, 2013 at 9:58 PM ^

*ritually picking peppers*

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WingsNWolverines

August 29th, 2013 at 8:18 PM ^

later? Might be a good game. We get to see some of that talent the Rebs pulled in from their signing day.

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MGoClimb

August 29th, 2013 at 8:23 PM ^

I'm not watching the game but.....uh....Indiana. 42 points in 19 minutes?

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TakeTheField

August 29th, 2013 at 8:26 PM ^

to keep their foot on the gas and to open the throttle all the way. We'd still be trying to establish the run.

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dcmaizeandblue

August 29th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^

So is this a complaint about our coaching staff? In comparison to Indiana? O_o

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TakeTheField

August 29th, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^

and is afraid of being labeled mean or bad sports for using their offense to the full extent against a weaker opponent. It's a sure bet they won't be airing the ball out in every possession against Akron.

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dcmaizeandblue

August 29th, 2013 at 8:53 PM ^

I'm missing the sarcasm aren't I.

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BlueDragon

August 29th, 2013 at 8:28 PM ^

That....was a terrible 2-minute drill.

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WingsNWolverines

August 29th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^

so fast my friend! Lol

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LSAClassOf2000

August 29th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^

Interesting stat here, despite the 27-10 South Carolina lead...

South Carolina's offensive yards in the first quarter - 203. Only 169 yards since then.

North Carolina's offensive yards in the first quarter - 35. They've gained 198 yards since that point.

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cheesheadwolverine

August 29th, 2013 at 8:35 PM ^

Never have I ever seen a missed extra point under no pressure by a college kicker. THat was impressive.

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WingsNWolverines

August 29th, 2013 at 8:36 PM ^

Get the 1st on 4th down, lead the team down field to a touchdown drive and miss the PAT. Wow.

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BlueDragon

August 29th, 2013 at 8:37 PM ^

Minnesota scores a TD, no XP, up 16-13.

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JayMo4

August 29th, 2013 at 8:37 PM ^

Shouldn't be surprising in an abysmal half that UNLV and Minny have both missed PATs now

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gwkrlghl

August 29th, 2013 at 8:38 PM ^

could be an easier game than we thought. Knock on wood

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WolverineHistorian

August 29th, 2013 at 8:50 PM ^

What station?

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gwkrlghl

August 29th, 2013 at 9:36 PM ^

just saw it on espn.com

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not TOM BRADY

August 29th, 2013 at 8:40 PM ^

Clowney looks like he is not in good football shape. Winded and is taking a lot of breaks. Not competing on every play.

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Bocheezu

August 29th, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^

Little shoulder bump by a teammate as Clowney comes off the field grabbing his hamstring

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MGoClimb

August 29th, 2013 at 8:41 PM ^

Hopefully Minnesota has a slightly better showing in the second half.

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BlueDragon

August 29th, 2013 at 8:41 PM ^

I guess I'll catch a little bit of Browns-Bears because I enjoy pain.

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BlueDragon

August 29th, 2013 at 8:46 PM ^

It's as bad as I imagined. All of the delay of game penalties!

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bronxblue

August 29th, 2013 at 8:42 PM ^

It's been said by others, but Clowney looks pretty winded for an early-season game against a mediocre squad. I'm sure he'll be fine this year, but perhaps the hype got into his ear a bit.

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Wolverines Dominate

August 29th, 2013 at 8:42 PM ^

LOL, this is pathetic. Every time I see a halftime show, someone is breaking down Clowney. This season is going to be ridiculous from analysts' standpoints. It's going to be Tebow-esque. Every play they're going to break down every step that Clowney took. Ugh.

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