2012 College Football Thread - Page 2

I think UCLA has an excellent shot against #15 Nebraska this weekend. They're only 5.5 pt underdogs and Jim Mora is perfect for that team. This also coincides with UCLA's general athletic revival (centered around the newly-renovated Pauley Pavilion which opens in November).

I also expect UCLA men's basketball to return to major relevance this year. Yes under Howland. It's a good time to play out of Westwood!

Pitt did look quite bad. But Syracuse is up against a very different opponent this weekend. USC should beat the Orange by at least 30. Vandy does look tough, will be a good test!

I'll be at the A&M vs Florida game tomorrow. It's A&M's first game in the SEC, I'm fairly certain that we are going to get owned, but I've been surprised before.

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Originally Posted by J W 

Anyone think Michigan can keep it within 2 touchdowns? I'm feeling something like 49-10 Alabama.

 

In other news, OU plays diddly to start the season. Still, week 1 is on the road against UTEP with a late kickoff.

I've been a Sooner fan longer than any other of my favorite teams, and that game didn't impress me. I realize it was the first game and on the road, but they should have handled them much easier than they did imo. Of course UTEP may turn out to be a great team this year but I still think OU should have won a lot easier. But I do know this, if OU loses to Notre Dame, I will drink myself into oblivion and likely never be the same. My all-time favorite college football team, against a team that I hope loses by 100 every week. 

"BIG GAMES in 2012:

Sept. 1, Michigan vs. Alabama at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas. The annual opener at Jerry Jones' funhouse has had some great matchups in the past. This one could be the best of the bunch.

Sept. 15, Alabama at Arkansas. Winner could get the inside track on a national-title run.

Sept. 22, Michigan at Notre Dame. Last season's epic finish makes this a must-watch.

Oct. 13, Oklahoma vs. Texas in Dallas. The Red River rivalry continues after all the conference shuffling and could become epic again with these two teams on the rise.

Oct. 27, Notre Dame at Oklahoma. A rare meeting between power programs.

Nov. 3, Alabama at LSU. We may not get sucked into calling it the Game of the Century again, but it still figures to have national-title implications.

Nov. 3, Oregon at USC. Triple digits in combined points is a possibility with all those playmakers on the field.

Nov. 24, Michigan at Ohio State. Meyer is running the Buckeyes and Michigan appears to be back. This rivalry could be heating back up."

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Originally Posted by roadcykler 

 

I've been a Sooner fan longer than any other of my favorite teams, and that game didn't impress me. I realize it was the first game and on the road, but they should have handled them much easier than they did imo. Of course UTEP may turn out to be a great team this year but I still think OU should have won a lot easier. But I do know this, if OU loses to Notre Dame, I will drink myself into oblivion and likely never be the same. My all-time favorite college football team, against a team that I hope loses by 100 every week. 

It's' good to see another Sooner fan. I hope Virometal shows up yet. There are also a couple of others who post regularly and I look forward to reading their thoughts as well. 

Anyhow, I know what you mean. The defense made a couple of mistakes, but there were certain players missing who will be back in week 2. I'm quite confident that the defense will be stellar this season, generally. The biggest concern seems like it's on offense. I think all the pieces are there; they just need game time to gel and become more cohesive. I think Josh Heupel is competent, so I'm not really that worried.

I don't see #8 this year, honestly. @WVU is going to be brutal. If OU loses to ND in Norman, I'll drive to southwestern Washington and I'll drink myself into the same oblivion as you.