Week Five - What will you bee watching - or following?
After an interesting week four - this weekend's matchups offer additional insight to conference play as the number of undefeated teams decreases. Entering this week's play - there are 27 undefeated teams. These games are on my radar - with an interesting Friday night game to start the action.
Friday evening:
- Utah (10) at Oregon State (19) - 9:00 pm
Saturday noon:
- USC (8) at Colorado (19) - noon - USC's defense vs the Buffs offense - who has what?
- Florida (22) at Kentucky (NR) - noon - Kentucky is 4-0. The winner might compete for the SEC East.
Saturday afternoon:
- Michigan (2) at Nebraska (NR) - 3:30 pm - Go Blue!
- Georgia (1) at Auburn (NR) - 3:30 pm - Should be an "easy" Georgia win - or, does Auburn have something in the tank.
- Kansas (24) at Texas (3) - 3:30 pm - Can Lance and Kansas upset Texas in Austin?
Saturday evening:
- LSU (13) at Ole Miss (20) - 6:00 pm - A must win for Ole Miss.
- ND (11) at Duke (17) - 7:30 pm - Is Duke for real? Will ND have a hangover?
- South Carolina (NR) at Tennessee (21) - 7:30 pm - Can South Carolina upset Tennessee on the road? Will Milton have another solid game?
- Michigan State (NR) at Iowa (NR) - 7:30 pm. Will this be the equivalent of looking for a wreck at a Nascar race?
Are any of the above of interest to you? Other games you'll be following?
Enjoy ... Go Blue!
September 26th, 2023 at 10:52 AM ^
I will "bee" watching ... Georgia Tech
September 26th, 2023 at 10:53 AM ^
Oh buzz off with this thread. Honestly, seeing your title, it stings a little bit. You are really poking at a hornet's nest, posting like this. But, to bee real, I would say: can't people just double check their thread titles before posting?
As for a real answer: I will watch UM; MSU/Iowa will be a real buzz kill.
September 26th, 2023 at 10:56 AM ^
I have to be careful of the hive mind, so many people post like drones.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:13 AM ^
Brethren, how do y'all like Jollibee?
September 26th, 2023 at 11:44 AM ^
OP really stung himself in the foot with this one.
September 26th, 2023 at 2:55 PM ^
The first time I went I thought it was overpriced. The taste was nothing special and the restaurant was dirty. Everything felt sticky from the tabletop to the catsup packet.
But my wife liked it so we went back. The second time I went, it was fast food nirvana, so I don’t know what to think.
September 26th, 2023 at 10:56 AM ^
Iowa/MSU for the train wreck factor.
Update on the MSU coaching search:
September 26th, 2023 at 11:03 AM ^
ND certainly could not match an MSU offer.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:17 AM ^
This coaching search is going to be entertaining to watch from afar as fan expectations meet reality.
September 26th, 2023 at 1:57 PM ^
Why aren't we covering MSU Flight Aware?
Oh yeah...we still have a season going on.
September 26th, 2023 at 2:57 PM ^
They’re still disinfecting the plane.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:53 AM ^
Are we thinking they'd throw 11 million a year at him, or just 10?
September 26th, 2023 at 2:03 PM ^
They'll have to beat Tucker's contract for anyone compelling, but without the mortgage man's money, they'll have to go for a bargain. Tough time to be slinging refis, especially after spending like a drunken sailor in Phoenix.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:17 AM ^
Here's a guess on the score with a recap as a bonus: 17-3 Iowa with two defensive touchdowns.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:39 AM ^
It's going to be the stupidest of all rock fights and I'm a sicko so I'm 1000% here for it.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:03 PM ^
Copycat!
September 25th, 2023 at 2:19 PM ^
MSU probably gives them 14 points on defense. The offense will score 3.
September 26th, 2023 at 1:37 PM ^
Yar. If I'd known, I would've linked to your post. +1.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:13 PM ^
A lot of times when I see scores in modern football games, I think 'wait, was that a football game, or was it a basketball game?' After Saturday, we're going to see the score to MSU-Iowa, and think 'wait, was a hockey game?'
September 26th, 2023 at 11:18 PM ^
It will be like a tantric soccer match.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:51 AM ^
I understand that when you're a biased media type you gotta keep your junkies hooked but MSU has to be up there with A&M in thinking they are a much bigger deal than the reality. Even if MSU could triple Freeman's salary (which is a big if given the fact they've had financial issues before), why would be take such a massive drop in resources and outlook? Now, maybe ND would let him walk because he seems like a guy who can be outcoached by Ryan Day but otherwise there are more realistic good options out there than thinking you could woo away a young guy just because you were stupid enough to overpay for a shitty coach last time.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:06 PM ^
What does MSU need Freeman for when clearly Urban Meyer will soon be the next head coach of Misery State University?
September 26th, 2023 at 1:56 PM ^
I have a feeling that even MSU wouldn't replace one weird sex pest (Tucker) with a guy who covered up spousal abuse by an assistant coach and was caught getting a lap dance in a Hooters after a game while an NFL coach. There are students at that school who would (rightfully) burn that athletic department down if that happened. Maybe I'm wrong and they'll just go after one of Art Briles's kids, but it feels like they'd have to hire the most boring, no-issues guy around after Tucker.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:06 PM ^
Rico Beard is like a Twitter parody account except he's a real person who actually believes the ridiculous things he says.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
His Hutchinson commentary is hilarious
September 26th, 2023 at 12:23 PM ^
Malik "FBS Independent Good" Willis
Spiro is another Sparty clown.
September 26th, 2023 at 2:02 PM ^
I get seeing something in Jordan Davis and Kayvon Thibodeaux, even if I think Thibodeaux was a bit overrated coming out of college and hasn't shaken that tag thus far early in his career. But Malik Willis is already on the outs at Tennessee in basically a year and feels like a poor man's Joe Milton (big arm, some athleticism but accuracy issues).
September 26th, 2023 at 2:05 PM ^
Why reach for Milton? Malik Willis and Zach Wilson are the same player.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
Marcus Freeman: fails to count to 11 (twice!) and loses as a result
MSU fans: hire him now! Triple his salary!
September 26th, 2023 at 12:17 PM ^
State fans only want a name they can brag about at any cost. Coaching ability is optional.
September 26th, 2023 at 8:27 PM ^
They found a way to brag about Tucker when they hired him. They'll try to brag no matter who he is replaced with.
September 27th, 2023 at 8:09 AM ^
I think that is their new game plan. Full on social media blitz for the new coach. Pictures every day, some dumb new ___ comin slogan, etc. They really don't have much else they can sell to fans.
September 26th, 2023 at 3:55 PM ^
MSU's gonna end up house poor again overpaying for a mediocre coach so they can keep pretending theyre a top 10-15 job or whatever
September 26th, 2023 at 11:01 AM ^
I'll be watching M obviously then two of three teams I love to rage-watch hoping they'll lose. Go Duke & Iowa although I must admit rooting against MSU right now feels almost cruel.
Oh F that - hand a hundee on him Cade - Get young Brian that new contract he so richly deserves.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:01 AM ^
Game hot take is that state will cover the spread, and might even surprise Iowa.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:30 AM ^
If Iowa's offense is a bad as it looked last week an upset is a distinct possibility. Particularly because Iowa's passing game is horrendous and that's the biggest weakness in State's defense.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:22 PM ^
I wouldn't bet on that. Don't be surprised if some MSU players are suddenly out with "injuries" now that we've passed the deadline to medical redshirt.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:07 AM ^
I was impressed with the fight of the MSU defense in the second half against Maryland. You talk about humble pie. When they panned out on that stadium there MIGHT have been 7,500 people in there. They were playing for absolutely nothing but pride and held Maryland without additional points for seven straight possessions before that interception sealed it.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:18 AM ^
Dantonio's spirit lives on to some small degree in that program.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:23 AM ^
In every chippy act, in every late hit, and in every dirty twist of an opposing player's knee or helmet.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:23 AM ^
So the sheep here can joke about MSU as much as they want, and i am partially one of them. But i have to say, i think MSU did play their asses off and did not quit. I DO think they played hard. I just think they are not that good, and the offense and coaching is so horrible, they put soooo much pressure on a defense that is actually trying IMO.
The defense does have parts, but the whole is just not good.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:54 AM ^
They didn't "quit" but I was also left with a sense that Maryland wasn't all that good. Maryland isn't a Washington-level team but MSU's defense is atrocious and their offense has a couple of pieces and they were somewhat in this game way longer than they should have.
That said, it'll be interesting to see if any MSU players hit the portal this week. They've got their 4 games in and still redshirt.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:42 PM ^
So they were defeated with dignity, then?
September 26th, 2023 at 11:28 AM ^
That's why I was so underwhelmed with Maryland's performance in E Lansing. It didn't look like the Terps let of the gas.
September 26th, 2023 at 12:39 PM ^
I watched that entire second half and Maryland played like crap for about 95% of it. It got to the point where I was wondering if they were TRYING to let MSU back in that game. It’s not often you look that bad and still win 31-9.
September 26th, 2023 at 11:46 AM ^
I love an underdog so I might even root for MSU if not for, institutionally they didn’t feel a single shred of shame or remorse for straight-up jumping Michigan players. I have zero assurances it won’t happen again. It might even get worse.
So no, fuck them, may they suffer humiliating defeat after humiliating defeat until their stadium is completely empty. I’d be the first to welcome them when they simply stop being shitty toxic pieces of shit, but I’m not waiting around for it.
September 26th, 2023 at 3:56 PM ^
I think MSU might actually pull it off. Iowa's offense is horrible, I think MSU has a decent DL, and there might be some motivation to stick it to the ex-Michigan guys too. MSU 24-16
September 26th, 2023 at 4:10 PM ^
MSU isn't good, but they looked better to me against MD than I thought they were going to—I thought the game was closer than the final score indicated. If the game was in EL I could easily envision a Sparty upset, but I'm reluctant to predict that in Iowa City.
September 26th, 2023 at 4:36 PM ^
I was thinking it was in East Lansing. You're probably right then - not sure I see them pulling it off in Iowa City but I think it'll be closer than expected
Or maybe Noah Kim will throw 4 picks against Iowa's cover 2 and it'll be a blow out. I could see it going either way
September 26th, 2023 at 11:05 AM ^
besides Michigan, I will try to watch every game but the ones that spark my interest are
Cal v ASU (roll on you bears)
Utah v OSU (go Utes)
not sure I can bring myself to watch MSU v Iowa. gonna be some bad football being played
Kansas v Texas
LSU v Ole Miss
ND v Duke
TN v USC (ntusc)
Duke v ND
Clemson v Syracuse (is cuse 4-0 record real?)
EMU v CMU (battle for the directional title)
Illinois v Purdont (how bad are these teams really?)