Week 1 college football games

KBLEE · Aug 30, 2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Islander29

I think you're underestimating Dennard Robinson. Look for DR to be awesome in a 38-34 thriller over rip tide. Yay Big10!

Better bet - DR gets hit multiple times by Bama's huge D-Linemen and is checked for a concussion midway through the 2nd quarter.

Groundhogday · Aug 30, 2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KBLEE

Better bet - DR gets hit multiple times by Bama's huge D-Linemen and is checked for a concussion midway through the 2nd quarter.

I'm been thinking the same thing. Those Bama defenders are big AND fast AND physical. If a little guy like DR does a lot of running, they are going to give him a real beating.

OlivetNaz · Aug 30, 2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by quhawks12

NO kidding. Plus UNLV is absolutely HORRIBLE. Minny SHOULD win this game easily. Key word...SHOULD.

UNLV has some pretty good talent at RB and at the defensive back positions - they are a feisty bunch. They were only down by 1 TD against Boise State at halftime last year (they got destroyed in the second half - hooray for coaching adjustments!). Minnesota only went 3-9 last year themselves. It won't surprise me if UNLV pulls the upset.

Islander29 · Aug 30, 2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

I'm been thinking the same thing. Those Bama defenders are big AND fast AND physical. If a little guy like DR does a lot of running, they are going to give him a real beating.

They will have to catch him first -- and he is faster than fast, and elusive. This will be a test of whether he can succeed in the same position at the next level so I think he will be up for the game even more ....

Calvin · Aug 30, 2012, 10:12 AM

I like Bama to beat the spread --mind you, I'm not a gambler. Reason is simply watching Denard play over the years and his passing ability. I can see Bama containing him better than most, and that means he has to pass the ball

That said, 14 is a crazy amount of points for a top-10 team to give.

Illini Inn Mug Club Prez · Aug 30, 2012, 03:28 PM

Stayed home today to do some painting around the house, we're going to try to list our condo some time in September. I threw on Rudy in the background to get prepared for tonight's games. In no way am I even remotely an ND fan, but growing up in Joliet its a movie that always gets me choked up.

NS2toAJ8 · Aug 30, 2012, 03:49 PM

Vandy is going to take down South Carolina tonight!

Fasz · Aug 30, 2012, 04:54 PM

Rain or shine, hope to see many at the tailgate and game on Saturday

Welcome back college football...how we have missed you
GO ILLINI!

Dan · Aug 30, 2012, 06:58 PM

First 100 Minutes of College Football Highlights:

Amazing fumble returned wrong way http://deadsp.in/QZzC0Z

Tipped INT http://sbn.to/SXgE1o

mdonsbach · Aug 30, 2012, 07:08 PM

Awesome

Ander1345 · Aug 30, 2012, 07:17 PM

Vanderbilt is playing lights out right now.

trevdv · Aug 30, 2012, 07:47 PM

The Zook-ster is broadcasting as an analyst on CBS right now for the UCLA-Rice game...weird to hear his scratchy voice again

Ander1345 · Aug 30, 2012, 07:50 PM

So it always sounds like that? Not just after games?

trevdv · Aug 30, 2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ander1345

So it always sounds like that? Not just after games?

yeah man, it's funny. he doesnt sound uncomfortable as an analyst per se, he just sounds bored to death and/or tired

trevdv · Aug 30, 2012, 08:18 PM

UCF just totally blew the pants off Akron. Why that's important? They're playing an un-tested OSU team next week, and if they can put up 56 points against a mediocre defense, they can put up 21 against the buckeyes. Meaning the UCF-OSU game next week could be a closer game than expected...

RyanK · Aug 30, 2012, 09:46 PM

For those interested:

Chandler Whitmer(UCONN): 15-25 for 219 yards. 0 TD & 2 INTS. vs. UMass.

Also, UNLV is beating Minnesota 3-0. It's still early though

BananaShampoo · Aug 30, 2012, 09:50 PM

ASu is beating the crap out of Northern Arizona 35-0 at the half. Mike Leach is off to a slow start at Wash St (down 17-3 almost at the half).

256ILLINI · Aug 30, 2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NS2toAJ8

Vandy is going to take down South Carolina tonight!

Refs missed a pretty big pass interference call on 4th down at the end of the game. Looked like they may have won if not for that bad call

PS - DJ Swearinger was the player who broke up/interfered with the Vandy WR on the final play, we recruited him out of Spartanburg,SC a while back

Groundhogday · Aug 31, 2012, 12:03 AM

BYU destroyed Washington State University 30-6 to spoil Mike Leach's first game back. In all of the scrimmages, the WSU offense looked like world beaters racking up yards and points. Against BYU they couldn't score a touchdown.

AHSIllini32 · Aug 31, 2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

BYU destroyed Washington State University 30-6 to spoil Mike Leach's first game back. In all of the scrimmages, the WSU offense looked like world beaters racking up yards and points. Against BYU they couldn't score a touchdown.

I saw the first drive + for WSU and thought "damn they look pretty good". I was surprised to wake up and see they only scored 3 more points after I turned it off early in the first.

quhawks12 · Aug 31, 2012, 07:08 AM

Wow...I was so wrong about Minny...they are brutal! That was one of the worst games I have ever seen. Both teams were so bad.

Marcus Lattimore was very...very good. So was Vandy. I knew Vandy would be improved but they are going to beat some teams this year.

Wazzou will score points. They probably won't face an as disciplined defense as BYU is again this year. So they'll be able to break a couple big plays. BYU is tough and could have another 10 win season it seems.

Also, bet of the year was BYU stomping Wazzou. That spread was so horrible based solely on Leach. Either way I will now have an even nicer tailgate tomorrow

Dan · Aug 31, 2012, 07:24 AM

Thursday's play that has become legend-

ncoillini · Aug 31, 2012, 07:26 AM

UNLV was picked second to last in the Mountain West this year. Minnie ends up winning in 3 OT's 30-27.

I thought BYU looked pretty good. Their defense looked very quick and the O looked sharp.

Groundhogday · Aug 31, 2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Thursday's play that has become legend-

The other strange thing... the other team chased him down as if he was running the right way. I guess everyone goes on instincts at some point. :laugh:

Groundhogday · Aug 31, 2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I saw the first drive + for WSU and thought "damn they look pretty good". I was surprised to wake up and see they only scored 3 more points after I turned it off early in the first.

-5 yards rushing for the game. :laugh:

Aug 30, 2012, 07:08 PM	#35
mdonsbach Location: Bethalto, IL Posts: 1,257	Awesome __________________ Twitter

Aug 30, 2012, 09:50 PM	#42
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 8,564	ASu is beating the crap out of Northern Arizona 35-0 at the half. Mike Leach is off to a slow start at Wash St (down 17-3 almost at the half). __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Aug 31, 2012, 12:03 AM	#44
Groundhogday Posts: 18,074	BYU destroyed Washington State University 30-6 to spoil Mike Leach's first game back. In all of the scrimmages, the WSU offense looked like world beaters racking up yards and points. Against BYU they couldn't score a touchdown. __________________ ONLY ORANGE!

Aug 30, 2012, 10:12 AM	#30
Calvin Posts: 1,606	I like Bama to beat the spread --mind you, I'm not a gambler. Reason is simply watching Denard play over the years and his passing ability. I can see Bama containing him better than most, and that means he has to pass the ball That said, 14 is a crazy amount of points for a top-10 team to give.

Aug 30, 2012, 03:28 PM	#31
Illini Inn Mug Club Prez Location: Chicago Posts: 113	Stayed home today to do some painting around the house, we're going to try to list our condo some time in September. I threw on Rudy in the background to get prepared for tonight's games. In no way am I even remotely an ND fan, but growing up in Joliet its a movie that always gets me choked up.

Aug 30, 2012, 03:49 PM	#32
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Vandy is going to take down South Carolina tonight!

Aug 30, 2012, 04:54 PM	#33
Fasz Location: Bloomington Posts: 109	Rain or shine, hope to see many at the tailgate and game on Saturday Welcome back college football...how we have missed you GO ILLINI!

Aug 30, 2012, 06:58 PM	#34
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,886	First 100 Minutes of College Football Highlights: Amazing fumble returned wrong way http://deadsp.in/QZzC0Z Tipped INT http://sbn.to/SXgE1o

Aug 30, 2012, 07:17 PM	#36
Ander1345 Posts: 289	Vanderbilt is playing lights out right now.

Aug 30, 2012, 07:47 PM	#37
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,570	The Zook-ster is broadcasting as an analyst on CBS right now for the UCLA-Rice game...weird to hear his scratchy voice again

Aug 30, 2012, 07:50 PM	#38
Ander1345 Posts: 289	So it always sounds like that? Not just after games?

Aug 30, 2012, 08:18 PM	#40
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,570	UCF just totally blew the pants off Akron. Why that's important? They're playing an un-tested OSU team next week, and if they can put up 56 points against a mediocre defense, they can put up 21 against the buckeyes. Meaning the UCF-OSU game next week could be a closer game than expected...

Aug 30, 2012, 09:46 PM	#41
RyanK Posts: 2,707	For those interested: Chandler Whitmer(UCONN): 15-25 for 219 yards. 0 TD & 2 INTS. vs. UMass. Also, UNLV is beating Minnesota 3-0. It's still early though

Aug 31, 2012, 07:08 AM	#46
quhawks12 Location: Hamilton County, IN Posts: 3,354	Wow...I was so wrong about Minny...they are brutal! That was one of the worst games I have ever seen. Both teams were so bad. Marcus Lattimore was very...very good. So was Vandy. I knew Vandy would be improved but they are going to beat some teams this year. Wazzou will score points. They probably won't face an as disciplined defense as BYU is again this year. So they'll be able to break a couple big plays. BYU is tough and could have another 10 win season it seems. Also, bet of the year was BYU stomping Wazzou. That spread was so horrible based solely on Leach. Either way I will now have an even nicer tailgate tomorrow

Aug 31, 2012, 07:24 AM	#47
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,886	Thursday's play that has become legend-

Aug 31, 2012, 07:26 AM	#48
ncoillini Posts: 553	UNLV was picked second to last in the Mountain West this year. Minnie ends up winning in 3 OT's 30-27. I thought BYU looked pretty good. Their defense looked very quick and the O looked sharp.