College Football Thread

Originally posted by Jiks:

I'm so f**king sick of CFB's helmet to helmet rule.

I was on the sidelines for the Utah game tonight and it was ridiculous how many calls were going against them. The Utah fans were throwing chicken at the refs. Lol

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by Jiks:

I'm so f**king sick of CFB's helmet to helmet rule.

I was on the sidelines for the Utah game tonight and it was ridiculous how many calls were going against them. The Utah fans were throwing chicken at the refs. Lol

Call me whatever name in the book but I 100% think that the Pac-12 officiating is corrupt. With the tremendous amount of money on the line in the college game these days Washington needs to stay relevant to keep the Pac relevant and everybody knows it.

With that said, even with GOAT refs Utah still would've only scored a whopping 7 points and still lost. I can't blame the refs for the loss in any way but that doesn't change the fact that these were some blatantly one sided calls in important parts of the game.

/Tin foil hat rant

PS what were you doing in SLC? Did you move there? I remember you saying something about it being a possibility.

Originally posted by Jiks:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by Jiks:
I'm so f**king sick of CFB's helmet to helmet rule.

I was on the sidelines for the Utah game tonight and it was ridiculous how many calls were going against them. The Utah fans were throwing chicken at the refs. Lol

Call me whatever name in the book but I 100% think that the Pac-12 officiating is corrupt. With the tremendous amount of money on the line in the college game these days Washington needs to stay relevant to keep the Pac relevant and everybody knows it.

With that said, even with GOAT refs Utah still would've only scored a whopping 7 points and still lost. I can't blame the refs for the loss in any way but that doesn't change the fact that these were some blatantly one sided calls in important parts of the game.

/Tin foil hat rant

PS what were you doing in SLC? Did you move there? I remember you saying something about it being a possibility.

That one facemask call that wasn't called blew me away. The guy's head was turned around and I have no idea how none of the refs saw that. Frustrating game and the Utes' QB didn't impress me at all. His throwing motion is so bad. Incredible atmosphere though, and the camera guy I was running cable for is friends with Donovan so I got to chill next to him, Royce and Georges Niang quite a few times.

I did move here, West Jordan to be exact, a few weeks ago. Haven't been able to do too much yet but I feel more comfortable here than I did in the LA area.

Well, it looks like Helton is losing the team... this is bad, at this point, SC may end up last in the South....

Originally posted by Geeked:
Well, it looks like Helton is losing the team... this is bad, at this point, SC may end up last in the South....

Not for the non USC fans. I think he should be given an iron clad extension if things continue in this direction.

Go Irish!

5-2

Taking Vanderbilt +2
TCU -3

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by Geeked:
Well, it looks like Helton is losing the team... this is bad, at this point, SC may end up last in the South....

Not for the non USC fans. I think he should be given an iron clad extension if things continue in this direction.

Go Irish!

I'm starting to know how it felt to have Charly Weiss as a HC....

For three seasons, people have been stating that the practices under Helton have been flat and non directional. TODAY, Helton finally stated that they need to practice differently and that they are not practicing with urgency...!

Now, now, I have to wonder if I root for SC to lose so Helton gets fired or win to half way enjoy a game. This sucks.

Originally posted by Geeked:

I'm starting to know how it felt to have Charly Weiss as a HC....

For three seasons, people have been stating that the practices under Helton have been flat and non directional. TODAY, Helton finally stated that they need to practice differently and that they are not practicing with urgency...!

Now, now, I have to wonder if I root for SC to lose so Helton gets fired or win to half way enjoy a game. This sucks.

Lol

The problem for USC is post-Carroll, even an average coach can get 8-9 wins since usc gets first pick of all LA talent

Originally posted by Ronnie49Lott:

Originally posted by 49erWill:

Originally posted by Ronnie49Lott:
North Texas fools Arkansas with incredible fake fair catch on punt return

Special teams are going to be running lots of extra laps or gassers after watching film. Talk about caught napping.

And its now outlawed by the NCAA.

Originally posted by Geeked:

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by Geeked:

Well, it looks like Helton is losing the team... this is bad, at this point, SC may end up last in the South....

Not for the non USC fans. I think he should be given an iron clad extension if things continue in this direction.

Go Irish!

I'm starting to know how it felt to have Charly Weiss as a HC....

For three seasons, people have been stating that the practices under Helton have been flat and non directional. TODAY, Helton finally stated that they need to practice differently and that they are not practicing with urgency...!

Now, now, I have to wonder if I root for SC to lose so Helton gets fired or win to half way enjoy a game. This sucks.

Yep, terrible time to be a fan and I get your feels right now.

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by Geeked:

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by Geeked:
Well, it looks like Helton is losing the team... this is bad, at this point, SC may end up last in the South....

Not for the non USC fans. I think he should be given an iron clad extension if things continue in this direction.

Go Irish!

I'm starting to know how it felt to have Charly Weiss as a HC....

For three seasons, people have been stating that the practices under Helton have been flat and non directional. TODAY, Helton finally stated that they need to practice differently and that they are not practicing with urgency...!

Now, now, I have to wonder if I root for SC to lose so Helton gets fired or win to half way enjoy a game. This sucks.

Yep, terrible time to be a fan and I get your feels right now.

In a perverse way, I kinda deserve this; acting like a complete ass hat after the Herm Edwards hire.

The fact that in order for this team to succeed is to basically coach themselves as the coaching staff is completely in over their head is disappointing. When I got to USC, It was right when they fired Hacket. And it was the same vibe. People's expectations were rock bottom and everyone basically resigned themselves to the fact that SC was done as a football program of significance.

And that was right off the heals of my undergrad (Fresno State) where Pat Hill was killing it and David Carr was the number one pick.

Originally posted by Geeked:
In a perverse way, I kinda deserve this; acting like a complete ass hat after the Herm Edwards hire.

The fact that in order for this team to succeed is to basically coach themselves as the coaching staff is completely in over their head is disappointing. When I got to USC, It was right when they fired Hacket. And it was the same vibe. People's expectations were rock bottom and everyone basically resigned themselves to the fact that SC was done as a football program of significance.

And that was right off the heals of my undergrad (Fresno State) where Pat Hill was killing it and David Carr was the number one pick.

Herm wasn't a great NFL coach. But its been proven that that doesn't mean much for being able to coach in the NFL. In the NFL, there is a very high emphasis on being an X and O mastermind. Herm is a motivational leader. Motivational leaders work in college. Pete Carroll didn't win at USC because he outcoached people, he out recruited and out motivated people. Also left out in judging Herm is his coaching tree (to name a few, Pep Hamilton, Doug Marrone (Jax), and Jim Hostler).

So far, I'd give Herm a B-. Herm's accomplishments:

• Recruiting at end of last year (LB's Robertson & Butler, DBs Crosswell, Adams, Harrison, and OL Tucker). That's 3 starters and 3 backups that see significant time
• Hiring a good Defensive Coordinator and hiring Antonio Pierce
• Running more organized practices
• Having better composure

Things Herm has to prove

• Running an offense, and finding a good OC (I don't think Likens should be here long term
• Winning on the road
• Hauling in some big time recruits when its not at the last minute

I think for OC, he should look at Curtis Modkins. Yep the OC for our team under Chip Kelly, who also coached for Herm. Modkins has 12 years of college experience, and is a run-game specialist which I think is the direction Herm would prefer. Another option is John Donovan, quality control for Jacksonville (under Marrone, so there is a Herm connection). Donovan has 20 years of college experience, mostly under John Franklin (Vandy and Penn St) as well as under Chan Gailey (Georgia Tech).

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Herm wasn't a great NFL coach. But its been proven that that doesn't mean much for being able to coach in the NFL. In the NFL, there is a very high emphasis on being an X and O mastermind. Herm is a motivational leader. Motivational leaders work in college. Pete Carroll didn't win at USC because he outcoached people, he out recruited and out motivated people. Also left out in judging Herm is his coaching tree (to name a few, Pep Hamilton, Doug Marrone (Jax), and Jim Hostler).

So far, I'd give Herm a B-. Herm's accomplishments:

• Recruiting at end of last year (LB's Robertson & Butler, DBs Crosswell, Adams, Harrison, and OL Tucker). That's 3 starters and 3 backups that see significant time
• Hiring a good Defensive Coordinator and hiring Antonio Pierce
• Running more organized practices
• Having better composure

Things Herm has to prove

• Running an offense, and finding a good OC (I don't think Likens should be here long term
• Winning on the road
• Hauling in some big time recruits when its not at the last minute

I think for OC, he should look at Curtis Modkins. Yep the OC for our team under Chip Kelly, who also coached for Herm. Modkins has 12 years of college experience, and is a run-game specialist which I think is the direction Herm would prefer. Another option is John Donovan, quality control for Jacksonville (under Marrone, so there is a Herm connection). Donovan has 20 years of college experience, mostly under John Franklin (Vandy and Penn St) as well as under Chan Gailey (Georgia Tech).

my only response to this is: ENVY!!!!! With a deep forest green finish.

Any upset predictions for tomorrow?

I'm betting Virgina Tech goes down.

why does mike leach have a head coaching job?