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| ASU Sun Devil |
OK guys. Last year I lucked out and picked the eventual national champions in this thread (Fla.), let's all put our predictions down now, and see how we do. Here's what I've come up with for this season, after studying up for a few weeks:
1. U$C - As much as I hate these guys, they look to have it all again this year. They are so deep at every position that it's sick. TEN defensive starters are back, as are the QB, RB and 60% of the offensive line. The main question is at Wide Receiver, but the question is, "which 5-star rated stud will we plug in?". The main hickups on their schedule appear to be UCLA, and a road game at relatively weak Notre Dame. I see the Trojans taking it to the Mountaineers in the NC game.
2. West Virginia - The Mountaineers have a recipe for success this season -- all of their key playmakers return, including two heisman candidates, and a favorable schedule, with Louisville coming to Morgantown for a Thursday night game. Other challenges on the schedule will be trips to Piscataway to play Rutgers, and Tampa for the surprisingly tough USF. I don't necessarily think they are better than the next two teams listed, but they do have the kind of schedule and talent that should make them undefeated at the end of the regular season.
3. Texas - It's really a tossup this year between Texas and OU as to who will emerge from the Big 12. Texas gets the nod from me this year because I beleive Colt McCoy is a much stronger leader than Bradford, and Texas has the kind of depth that only top ranked recruiting classes can provide. Whoever wins the OU/Texas game will probably make it out of the Big 12, but they will not end up undefeated this year, and thus, no NC game.
4. LSU - LSU loses JaMarcus Russel at QB, but has two very capable backups in Flynn and Perriloux. Add to that the fact that I think they'll have the most dominant defense in the SEC this year, and the fact that they get the Gamecocks in Death Valley this year, and I think the Tigers will make it out of the SEC with just one loss. Just like Texas and U$C, they have had top 5 recruiting classes for the past several years, and should be able to sustain a few injuries throughout the season. They will lose 1 game in the season (sc, Fla., VT, Auburn, Ark, Ala. is a tough schedule) but I say they beat Georgia in the SEC Championship.
5. Michigan - I think the Big 10 is weak this year. In fact, some of the top teams lose so much talent that I think Penn State has a real chance to win the conference and be undefeated at the end of the season. Due to senior QB leadership in Henne, and the fact that Michigan plays PSU in Ann Arbor this year, I give Michigan the nod. I don't feel all that comfortable with this pick, as Michigan could easily lose three games this year, but someone is going to come out of the weak Big 10 this year.
Darkhorses to watch...
-- Hawai'i - will be this years Boise State. Probably undefeated in the regular season.
-- UCLA - They return 20 STARTERS! If they can topple troy again, they could emerge as the team from the PAC.
-- Penn State - As I said above, they may be the best team in the Big 10 this year. Lots of talent back from a very good team.
-- South Carolina - Have a lot of talent returning, but the problem is an unfavorable schedule. If Spurrier can get the team to sack up on the road, they could shock the world.
That's what I'm looking at this season, blast away... |
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| Petey Arms |
| im going with the Boise Steamers :D |
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| Apoc13 |
| i realize it's really not too early but it is for me. i never know what's going on until the games start....but i enjoyed the shit out of rutgers' little run last season....i'd kill for a playoff |
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| jerryjr99 |
| Sooners, Gators, Vols, Bulldogs |
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| Petey Arms |
Quote: Originally posted by Apoc13
i realize it's really not too early but it is for me. i never know what's going on until the games start....but i enjoyed the shit out of rutgers' little run last season....i'd kill for a playoff |
i hate rutgers. But my team as always is The U coming of a bad year hopefully they will rebound. Greatest game i ever went to was in 2002 Miami Vs Florida State at Miami's Homecoming i visited my cousin and go to the game and witness Wide Left. At 15 it was a cool experience to go to the game and the university |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Not sure about USC they lost Jarrett, Smith, and lacked a running game last year. McKnight kid is going to have to step like Peterson did his first year with Oklahoma.
I really like Michigan this year returning pretty much their entire offense, but they did lose a couple of good defensive players. I just like their leadership with Henne and Hart now seniors and for them to lead Michigan pretty far this year. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS |
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| Apoc13 |
Quote: Originally posted by Petey Arms
i hate rutgers. But my team as always is The U coming of a bad year hopefully they will rebound. Greatest game i ever went to was in 2002 Miami Vs Florida State at Miami's Homecoming i visited my cousin and go to the game and witness Wide Left. At 15 it was a cool experience to go to the game and the university |
how can you hate rutgers?...they're the closest thing to a real football team in the area....that's the only reason i was pulling for them because i grew up in jersey. i never really gave a shit about them otherwise.
i usually pull for bc and michigan |
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| sppinach |
Quote: Originally posted by jerryjr99
Sooners, Gators, Vols, Bulldogs |
Not this year .... I am thinking big things next year. |
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| LarryHorseFucker |
| BIG BLUE |
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| ASU Sun Devil |
Quote: Originally posted by Apoc13
i realize it's really not too early but it is for me. i never know what's going on until the games start....but i enjoyed the shit out of rutgers' little run last season....i'd kill for a playoff |
It's not as early as you think. Spring workouts were over 4 months ago, and fall workouts begin (at least for ASU) on August 2nd, which is a couple weeks away. ASU has possibly the best fall training facility in the nation. Basically, just an hour up the hill from Tempe is a University owned facility with cabins, a creek and a football field. Nothing else around for 15 miles in either direction. It's surrounded by hills covered in pine trees and sits at about 6,500 feet in elevation. Yep, just 1 hour from the desert campus. Check out this pic, I'll be heading there to watch coach Erickson in his first fall practices. I do realize that you have to be a hardcore NCAA football guy like myself to drive an hour and watch practice, but my friends and I have a damn good time. :D
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| ASU Sun Devil |
Quote: Originally posted by Petey Arms
i hate rutgers. But my team as always is The U coming of a bad year hopefully they will rebound. Greatest game i ever went to was in 2002 Miami Vs Florida State at Miami's Homecoming i visited my cousin and go to the game and witness Wide Left. At 15 it was a cool experience to go to the game and the university |
I do think Miami will have a much better year, just not sure what to think of Randy Shannon in his first time as coach. He does have 16 starters returning, including a senior QB in Wright. They'll definitely improve from 7-6 to at least a 9 win season. |
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| nedmark61 |
| 1 thing is 4 sure..... the IRISH will be in a BCS bowl once again this year....... |
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| zeke420.929 |
Quote: Originally posted by nedmark61
1 thing is 4 sure..... the IRISH will be in a BCS bowl once again this year....... |
:lol: |
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| BurkieInBoston |
1.) USC
2.) LSU
3.) Michigan
4.) West Virginia
5.) Florida |
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| Petey Arms |
1. USC
2. Michigan
3. Ohio State
4. LSU
5. Oklahoma |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Anybody who does not include WVU is clueless.
They are going to go undefeated, and will most likely play for a national championship.
Plus, what team runs a better offense then WVU? |
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| philljm |
Quote: Originally posted by nedmark61
1 thing is 4 sure..... the IRISH will be in a BCS bowl once again this year....... |
Yes indeed he has started it again |
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| SparkyInVegas |
BCS Championship
West Virginia vs Michigan |
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| Garvej |
Quote: Originally posted by nedmark61
1 thing is 4 sure..... the IRISH will be in a BCS bowl once again this year....... |
And they will get smoked, once again. |
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| Garvej |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Anybody who does not include WVU is clueless.
They are going to go undefeated, and will most likely play for a national championship.
Plus, what team runs a better offense then WVU? |
WVU will be very tough, but what about their defense? Is this simply a "We will score more points than you" thing?
Also, it seems to me that WVU poops the bed in at least one game every year (see USF). If they can avoid that this year, they should have a pretty clear path to the BCS Championship. However, I don't think they will avoid it.
Best of luck to them though, it would really get all the haters' panties in a bunch to see a MNC won by a Big East team! |
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| Kayotic1 |
USC
Michigan
W Virginia
Florida
LSU
Texas, Wisconsin, and Louisville right on the edge. |
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| TimbukTeeth |
1. West Virginia
2. Michigan
3. LSU
4. Florida
5. Boise State (Fuck Notre Dame!) |
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| Petey Arms |
Quote: Originally posted by TimbukTeeth
1. West Virginia
2. Michigan
3. LSU
4. Florida
5. Boise State (Fuck Notre Dame!) |
Boise Will be lucky to be in the top 25 |
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| LennyD23 |
| rutgers vs. vatech n.c. game.. . |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
1. USC
2. Michigan
3. West Virginia
4. Florida
5. LSU
Michigan and West Virginia in Champsionship game and Slaton winning the Heisman.
Depends who will get the champsionship game probably USC instead of West Virginia because its USC.
I see USC, Michigan, and West Virginia all going undefeated this year. They really need a playoff system it would be awesome, but of course all College officials care about is money. |
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| nedmark61 |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
1. USC
2. Michigan
3. West Virginia
4. Florida
5. LSU
Michigan and West Virginia in Champsionship game and Slaton winning the Heisman.
Depends who will get the champsionship game probably USC instead of West Virginia because its USC.
I see USC, Michigan, and West Virginia all going undefeated this year. They really need a playoff system it would be awesome, but of course all College officials care about is money. |
they'll be lucky if there is at least one undefeated team this year.... there is no dominant pre season powerhouse this year.....don't be surprised if a 2 loss team gets in this year..... |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Looking at the schedule USC only tough games are at Nebraska, at ND, and UCLA at home. Without Quinn ND has no shot and USC handled Nebraska easily last year. Michigan only tough games are ND at home, Penn St. at home, at Wisconsin, and Ohio St. at home. WVU only though games are at Maryland, at Rutgers, and Louisville at home. I could see USC maybe losing early in the year to Nebraska, Michigan at Wisconsin, and WVU vs. Louisville, but I see them all winning barring any injuries. |
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| nedmark61 |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Looking at the schedule USC only tough games are at Nebraska, at ND, and UCLA at home. Without Quinn ND has no shot and USC handled Nebraska easily last year. Michigan only tough games are ND at home, Penn St. at home, at Wisconsin, and Ohio St. at home. WVU only though games are at Maryland, at Rutgers, and Louisville at home. I could see USC maybe losing early in the year to Nebraska, Michigan at Wisconsin, and WVU vs. Louisville, but I see them all winning barring any injuries. |
i agree with pretty much all of that.....but that is why college football is so fun 2 watch..... no one thought louisville would lose to rutgers, USC to UCLA or Oregon St....... hell even Arkansas losing to Florida by that time was even a little shocking(even though Florida ended up being the best team in the whole country) but that is why the NCAA is outstanding |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Yeah we will see I'm sure they won't go all undefeated, but I see 1 or 2 two teams going undefeated if they stay healthy. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by Garvej
WVU will be very tough, but what about their defense? Is this simply a "We will score more points than you" thing?
Also, it seems to me that WVU poops the bed in at least one game every year (see USF). If they can avoid that this year, they should have a pretty clear path to the BCS Championship. However, I don't think they will avoid it.
Best of luck to them though, it would really get all the haters' panties in a bunch to see a MNC won by a Big East team! |
Look for WVU's defense to be considerably stronger this year. They will not be the same defense as last year.
They only shit the bed vs USF last year because they had already lost to Louisville a few weeks earlier. It was a perfect letdown gave for WVU with USF coming hard at them.
I really think this is the year for WVU....... |
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| Il Gatto |
Pre Season:
1- USC
2- LSU
3- Texas
4- West Va
5- Michigan
Post season:
1- LSU
2- USC
3- Florida
4- Texas
5- Hawaii
The SEC gets no respect until after they win.
Last 2 times they were huge dogs in the MNC game and blew away the competition that was supposed to be much more dominant.
We need to see a playoff. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Problem with LSU is no Russell, lost 2 #1 picks at WR, and little running game last year. Flynn has some experience, but not nearly the athletic ability of Russell and he will need to step up Perrilloux having some legal problems and already suspended. Defense will keep LSU in every game, but can the offense show up every night. |
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| Il Gatto |
| Flynn is actaully more athletic, well I guess speed and escapability, than Russell. He was a big factor in destroying Miami in the Peach Bowl 2 years ago. They also got some other QB from Texas. Their 3,4, and 5 receivers from last year, could've started at most other schools. Their offense is usually in doubt when their line is weak. They usually replace skill players with ease there. I'll be interested to see what Oklahoma does, with the troubles they are having. |
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| Kayotic1 |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Looking at the schedule USC only tough games are at Nebraska, at ND, and UCLA at home. Without Quinn ND has no shot and USC handled Nebraska easily last year. Michigan only tough games are ND at home, Penn St. at home, at Wisconsin, and Ohio St. at home. WVU only though games are at Maryland, at Rutgers, and Louisville at home. I could see USC maybe losing early in the year to Nebraska, Michigan at Wisconsin, and WVU vs. Louisville, but I see them all winning barring any injuries. |
You have obviously never heard of Jimmy Clausen who was the most recruited athlete in College Sports. And they also have Demetrius Jones. Notre Dame is fine at QB. Their defense is still the ? mark. |
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| ASU Sun Devil |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Look for WVU's defense to be considerably stronger this year. They will not be the same defense as last year.
They only shit the bed vs USF last year because they had already lost to Louisville a few weeks earlier. It was a perfect letdown gave for WVU with USF coming hard at them.
I really think this is the year for WVU....... |
Agree, WV will be fine on the defensive side. Only problem I see is replacing a senior at Nose Tackle with either a redshirt freshman, or a way undersized Sophomore. That may prove to be a problem for them against power runnning teams. They do have nice depth in the secondary, with everyone back, and one of the best JC recruits (Lankster) coming in as a backup corner to add depth. Should be good enough D for the Big East, especially with that offense.
For the guy that picked michigan for the BCS game, the only problem I have with them is that they lose 7 guys from the defense. I know that the TV commentators were hyping them up a lot for this season, but that's before junior guys like Branch decided to go pro. They lose so much that I think they can't go all the way, but like I said before, the Big 10 should be much weaker this year, so they could still make it out.
To the guy picking Boise State, check out Hawai'i. I really don't see a way these guys lose this season, barring injuries. If picking a mid-major up there, it's gotta be the rainbows (err, warriors). I think Boise will drop 2 games this year. |
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| ASU Sun Devil |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Not sure about USC they lost Jarrett, Smith, and lacked a running game last year. McKnight kid is going to have to step like Peterson did his first year with Oklahoma.
I really like Michigan this year returning pretty much their entire offense, but they did lose a couple of good defensive players. I just like their leadership with Henne and Hart now seniors and for them to lead Michigan pretty far this year. |
I can't believe you picked their running game as a weakness. USC returns their top 3 rushers from last year (Washington, Moody, Gable) and also get Hershel Dennis back on the team. That's 4 guys that can start for almost any team. As you mentioned, they also have the top rated HS RB in the nation in Joe McNight, and also the top HS RB in California last year in Marc Tyler. If that's not enough, they have another stud in Green coming in, and 2 new fullbacks in Jordan Campbell and Stanley Havili. I realize that the YPC last season were a little down, but with 7 guys competing for 1 football, I'm confident a running game will emerge. |
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| sorabji_66 |
Quote: Originally posted by Kayotic1
You have obviously never heard of Jimmy Clausen who was the most recruited athlete in College Sports. And they also have Demetrius Jones. Notre Dame is fine at QB. Their defense is still the ? mark. |
the Irish will be given another BCS humiliation. who would have guessed it? they only came into it with 4 losses. |
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| nedmark61 |
the team 2 beat this year might be Oklahoma......
heres the top 10 recruiting classes from 2004
1. USC
2. LSU
3. Miami (Fl)
4. Florida State
5. Michigan
6. Georgia
7. Oklahoma
8. Florida
9. Tennessee
10. Texas
2005
1. Tennessee
2. Michigan
3. Florida State
4. Georgia
5. Oklahoma
6. USC
7. Ohio State
8. Iowa
9. California
10. Nebraska |
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| nedmark61 |
| michigan is in the top 5 for both years...... Tennessee might do some things..... it'll be interesting to see if these recruiting classes play out |
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| mobsmith |
| someone post the pic of the usc cheerleader upskirt. |
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| Devil_Dog_Dre |
| CAL IN THE HOUSE!! |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by ASU Sun Devil
I can't believe you picked their running game as a weakness. USC returns their top 3 rushers from last year (Washington, Moody, Gable) and also get Hershel Dennis back on the team. That's 4 guys that can start for almost any team. As you mentioned, they also have the top rated HS RB in the nation in Joe McNight, and also the top HS RB in California last year in Marc Tyler. If that's not enough, they have another stud in Green coming in, and 2 new fullbacks in Jordan Campbell and Stanley Havili. I realize that the YPC last season were a little down, but with 7 guys competing for 1 football, I'm confident a running game will emerge. |
I'm sure someone will emerge as a top rb, but last year thats was their weakness. It might be one of their strengths this year, but thats on paper lets see what they do on the field. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by Kayotic1
You have obviously never heard of Jimmy Clausen who was the most recruited athlete in College Sports. And they also have Demetrius Jones. Notre Dame is fine at QB. Their defense is still the ? mark. |
Clausen wasn't the most recruited athlete in College Sports. Might be the #1 qb, but he was the 7-8th best prospect at best. Even Quinn struggled as a freshman and you can't expect a freshmen to come in and take them to a BCS bowl. I see ND going 8-4 and making a bowl game, but not BCS. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by ASU Sun Devil
Agree, WV will be fine on the defensive side. Only problem I see is replacing a senior at Nose Tackle with either a redshirt freshman, or a way undersized Sophomore. That may prove to be a problem for them against power runnning teams. They do have nice depth in the secondary, with everyone back, and one of the best JC recruits (Lankster) coming in as a backup corner to add depth. Should be good enough D for the Big East, especially with that offense.
For the guy that picked michigan for the BCS game, the only problem I have with them is that they lose 7 guys from the defense. I know that the TV commentators were hyping them up a lot for this season, but that's before junior guys like Branch decided to go pro. They lose so much that I think they can't go all the way, but like I said before, the Big 10 should be much weaker this year, so they could still make it out.
To the guy picking Boise State, check out Hawai'i. I really don't see a way these guys lose this season, barring injuries. If picking a mid-major up there, it's gotta be the rainbows (err, warriors). I think Boise will drop 2 games this year. |
Michigan did lose some real good defensive players in Branch, Hall, and Woodley, but for the most they are returning their whole offensive team. I see Michigan scoring a ton of points this year and by midseason they will figure out their defensive problems. Ohio St. lost Hawk, Whitner, Carpenter, and some good defenders last year, but still ended up going to the BCS champsionship game even though they lost. |
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| LarryHorseFucker |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Clausen wasn't the most recruited athlete in College Sports. Might be the #1 qb, but he was the 7-8th best prospect at best. Even Quinn struggled as a freshman and you can't expect a freshmen to come in and take them to a BCS bowl. I see ND going 8-4 and making a bowl game, but not BCS. |
He isn't even going to be the best quarterback out of this years recruiting class and thats even if his arm doesn't fall off. Ryan Mallett, UofM recruit won't see any action this year barring an injury to Henne but mark it down this kid is gonna be the cream of the crop from this years QB class. 6'7" 220lb kid from texas with the strongest arm of all the incoming freshman and with MICHIGAN's history with qbs is destined for greatness.:stretch:
http://www.ryanmallett.org/
GO BLUE! |
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| nedmark61 |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Clausen wasn't the most recruited athlete in College Sports. Might be the #1 qb, but he was the 7-8th best prospect at best. Even Quinn struggled as a freshman and you can't expect a freshmen to come in and take them to a BCS bowl. I see ND going 8-4 and making a bowl game, but not BCS. |
top 10 recruits from 2007...... scout.com
DE 1 Everson Griffen
(Agua Fria Union HS)
Avondale, AZ 6-4/265/4.55 Committed to USC
RB 2 Joe McKnight
(John Curtis Christian)
River Ridge, LA 5-11/193/4.40 Committed to USC
DT 3 Marvin Austin
(Ballou HS)
Washington, DC 6-3/300/4.90 Committed to North Carolina
QB 4 Jimmy Clausen
(Oaks Christian HS)
Westlake Village, CA 6-3/195 Committed to Notre Dame
QB 5 Ryan Mallett
(Texas HS)
Texarkana, TX 6-6/220/5.13 Committed to Michigan
RB 6 Marc Tyler
(Oaks Christian HS)
Westlake Village, CA 6-0/215/4.55 Committed to USC
CB 7 Eric Berry
(Creekside HS)
Fairburn, GA 6-0/194/4.35 Committed to Tennessee
OG 8 Tray Allen
(So Grand Prairie HS)
Grand Prairie, TX 6-4.5/290/5.35 Committed to Texas
MLB 9 Chris Galippo
(Servite)
Anaheim, CA 6-2/230 Committed to USC
WR 10 Terrance Toliver
(Hempstead HS)
Hempstead, TX 6-4.5/195/4.50 Committed to LSU |
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| nedmark61 |
Top 10 from Rivals.com 2007
1. Jimmy Clausen
Quarterback
6-3/200
Westlake Village (CA)
Oaks Christian
2. Joe McKnight 6-1/193 RB
3. Eric Berry 5-11/194 DB
4. Ryan Mallett 6-6/235 QB
5. C. Dunlap 6-7/260 DE
6. E. Griffen 6-4/266 DE
7. M. Austin 6-2/291 DT
8. R. Johnson 6-0/177 WR
9. Torrey Davis 6-5/290 DT
10. Josh Oglesby 6-7/315 OL |
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| Kayotic1 |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Clausen wasn't the most recruited athlete in College Sports. Might be the #1 qb, but he was the 7-8th best prospect at best. Even Quinn struggled as a freshman and you can't expect a freshmen to come in and take them to a BCS bowl. I see ND going 8-4 and making a bowl game, but not BCS. |
Your crazy. Claussen was like the Lebron of football. That doesn't mean he is going to lead the Irish to a championship this year, but give it time. |
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| Kayotic1 |
Quote: Originally posted by LarryHorseFucker
He isn't even going to be the best quarterback out of this years recruiting class and thats even if his arm doesn't fall off. Ryan Mallett, UofM recruit won't see any action this year barring an injury to Henne but mark it down this kid is gonna be the cream of the crop from this years QB class. 6'7" 220lb kid from texas with the strongest arm of all the incoming freshman and with MICHIGAN's history with qbs is destined for greatness.:stretch:
http://www.ryanmallett.org/
GO BLUE! |
I like Ryan Mallett a lot. He will be great. But why is Claussen's arm going to fall off? He also has a very strong arm. And he has been using Peyton Manning's QB coach for years which helps. I also will say that his college numbers will be better due to the style of offense he plays in. |
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| LarryHorseFucker |
Quote: Originally posted by Kayotic1
I like Ryan Mallett a lot. He will be great. But why is Claussen's arm going to fall off? He also has a very strong arm. And he has been using Peyton Manning's QB coach for years which helps. I also will say that his college numbers will be better due to the style of offense he plays in. |
He has known elbow problems stated by his father in a chicago suntimes article
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/coll...PT-nd20.article |
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| Kayotic1 |
I believe he may have had that taken care of on the side. I could be wrong but I thought I saw a story that he had the problem fixed on his own without notifying ND or something along those lines. |
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| ASU Sun Devil |
| Whether or not Claussen has an injured elbow won't matter, if they can't fix his swollen head. I think Claussen benefitted just a little from his name celebrity. He was rated high by the recruiting services, but I'd bet he's not a star at ND. He may end up the starter at some point, but he's not going to be a major factor for them. There were at least 10 HS QB's last year that looked better on tape, but they didn't get the hype this kid got. Plus, everyone knows that Tom Lemming from Rivals.com is in bed with Notre Dame. |
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| LarryHorseFucker |
| Yes, a fanblog page is a good source of information:idea: |
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| nedmark61 |
| he could be the next ron pawlus or the next brady quinn........ we won't know until they throw the pads on........ Claussen did have surgery after the spring game, he is reported to be ready for fall practices(which who knows how anyone rehabs).... on a side note Ron Pawlus is the new QB coach for the Irish, the thinking behind that being he will be able to help Claussen with the hype machine and pressure that comes with the most prestigious position in college football...... |
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| sorabji_66 |
[QUOTE=nedmark61][B]he could be the next ron pawlus or the next brady quinn........
hate to tell you this, but some of us are old enough to remember when Notre Dame WON a big game (hard to believe if you are under 30).
i would use Montana or Rice as an example of a QB who performed for the school. |
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| Kayotic1 |
Quote: Originally posted by LarryHorseFucker
Yes, a fanblog page is a good source of information:idea: |
That just happens to be the one I posted. If you like I can post a few more stories for ya. Further down the story it also says ESPN has talked about the same surgery. Not saying the kid will be a superstar. Just saying that I think they are okay at QB and as long as Weis is there. |
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| Kayotic1 |
Quote: Originally posted by ASU Sun Devil
Whether or not Claussen has an injured elbow won't matter, if they can't fix his swollen head. I think Claussen benefitted just a little from his name celebrity. He was rated high by the recruiting services, but I'd bet he's not a star at ND. He may end up the starter at some point, but he's not going to be a major factor for them. There were at least 10 HS QB's last year that looked better on tape, but they didn't get the hype this kid got. Plus, everyone knows that Tom Lemming from Rivals.com is in bed with Notre Dame. |
Yeah I am sure there were 10 QB's that threw for 3,500 Yards and 49 TD's for one of the best teams in the country. Once again I don't know for sure whether he will succeed or not, but his track record has been pretty good. |
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| LarryHorseFucker |
Quote: Originally posted by nedmark61
he could be the next ron pawlus or the next brady quinn........ we won't know until they throw the pads on........ Claussen did have surgery after the spring game, he is reported to be ready for fall practices(which who knows how anyone rehabs).... on a side note Ron Pawlus is the new QB coach for the Irish, the thinking behind that being he will be able to help Claussen with the hype machine and pressure that comes with the most prestigious position in college football...... |
The thinking is also that he will be able to show him how to put up decent numbers while never winning a big game in 4 years.
ps
A supposed big notre dame fan should also know that its Powlus not Pawlus :rolleye2: |
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| sorabji_66 |
A supposed big notre dame fan should also know that its Powlus not Pawlus :rolleye2: [/B][/QUOTE]
that's okay, he may be under 30 and not appreciate spelling either.
there is a generation of football fans out there who are now in University that never saw ND win a big game.
almost similar to the ineptitude of the AFC for 13 straight years.
and the ND QB position isn't all that prestigious a spot, Montana and Rice weren't hyped up, they just showed up and played the game and won.
(except for Montana's Senior game at The Big House). heh
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| nedmark61 |
Quote: Originally posted by LarryHorseFucker
The thinking is also that he will be able to show him how to put up decent numbers while never winning a big game in 4 years.
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A supposed big notre dame fan should also know that its Powlus not Pawlus :rolleye2: |
didn't realize the ferrall board = the spelling bee............ your very perceptive though....... :rolleyes: |
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| nedmark61 |
Quote: Originally posted by sorabji_66
A supposed big notre dame fan should also know that its Powlus not Pawlus :rolleye2: |
that's okay, he may be under 30 and not appreciate spelling either.
there is a generation of football fans out there who are now in University that never saw ND win a big game.
almost similar to the ineptitude of the AFC for 13 straight years.
and the ND QB position isn't all that prestigious a spot, Montana and Rice weren't hyped up, they just showed up and played the game and won.
(except for Montana's Senior game at The Big House). heh [/B][/QUOTE]
the biggest game I remember personally is the FLA ST VS ND game in 93 i believe..... I was a freshman in high school......... then the worst game I remember is the ND VS BC game the same year....... FUCK BC |
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| ASU Sun Devil |
Time for a --BUMP!--
Pussah's threads have pushed this thread too far. Ten days until fall practice begins! |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| WVU bump! |
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| Sun Devil |
Quote: Originally posted by ASU Sun Devil
It's not as early as you think. Spring workouts were over 4 months ago, and fall workouts begin (at least for ASU) on August 2nd, which is a couple weeks away. ASU has possibly the best fall training facility in the nation. Basically, just an hour up the hill from Tempe is a University owned facility with cabins, a creek and a football field. Nothing else around for 15 miles in either direction. It's surrounded by hills covered in pine trees and sits at about 6,500 feet in elevation. Yep, just 1 hour from the desert campus. Check out this pic, I'll be heading there to watch coach Erickson in his first fall practices. I do realize that you have to be a hardcore NCAA football guy like myself to drive an hour and watch practice, but my friends and I have a damn good time. :D
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I'll see you at Tontozona! I am looking forward to seeing what DE can do with lower expectations this year.
Hey, I noticed that picture is from Cactus Ranch. If you post over there, what screen name do you use?
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| ASU Sun Devil |
| I've posted like twice on Cactus Ranch, but the last time was no less than 7-8 years ago. I do read it probably once or twice a week to see what's being said. I also read devils digest, but I haven't set up an account over there yet. Those boards just don't move fast enough to be conducive to conversation. Once DE turns this program around :rolleyes:, we'll have 1,200 fans online at a time like this place. |
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| stinkynutz |
Same old thing...
Every year, Ohio State gets no love.
Every year, a Top 5 team.
It'll happen again... |
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| Bubba-vegas |
Quote: Originally posted by stinkynutz
Same old thing...
Every year, Ohio State gets no love.
Every year, a Top 5 team.
It'll happen again... |
Quit dreaming :rolleyes: , you had your shot in January vs. Gators and blew chunks all over yourselves....
>Every year, Ohio State gets no love.
If the state of Ohio fell into Lake Erie, no one would notice...
3 to consider for nat'l champ (with futures odds)
Michigan 6-1 ( I'm not a Michigan fan, i don't root for anyone, the only concern here is their defense)
West Virginia 8-1 (that running game with Slaton coming back healthy and White is insane, w/Rodriguez not vacating to 'Bama, the team should be pumped up)
Louisville 8-1 (Brohm back healthy, Kragthorpe taking over for Petrino is not much a fall off, they have been a machine the past few seasons) |
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--Michigan
--Tennessee
--Wisconsin
--Alabama
--USC
if hawaii does go undefeated, they still won't get a good bowl game |
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