tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308080562009-11-15T00:19:37.473-06:00A collaborative commentary on college football and beyondPool Jonesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger539125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-72870655140194629522009-11-14T11:04:00.000-06:002009-11-14T11:25:55.005-06:00

This is dedicated to the Beraneks...

Pool Jonesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-35283581416342021732009-11-13T16:34:00.005-06:002009-11-15T00:18:52.373-06:00

Standings in realigned conferences with seedings for a 16-team playoff. Click here for a full explanation of Project Playoffs.Southeast 1 Florida (9-0)8 Georgia Tech (9-1)15 Miami (7-2)Clemson (6-3)South Florida (6-2)Georgia (5-4)South Carolina (6-4)Florida State (4-5)Central Florida (5-4)Southern2 Alabama (9-0)12 LSU (7-2)Auburn (7-3)Tennessee (5-4)Ole Miss (6-3)Mississippi State (4-5)Southern

Pool Jonesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-60209051634821145302009-11-13T16:22:00.004-06:002009-11-15T00:19:37.489-06:00

The final element of this new system of college football is that it will produce a playoff, the ultimate goal in providing an equal shot to teams deserving of competing for a national championship.Using the new conference alignment, the top team in each conference will get an automatic spot in the postseason playoffs. The remaining seven at-large spots will be filled with the highest-rated

Pool Jonesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-45126496887226634652009-11-13T16:17:00.006-06:002009-11-15T00:16:03.229-06:00

Under this new plan, the top 81 schools in the country are selected based on average home attendance figures regardless of current division status. For our example, attendance figures for 2008 were used to realign teams. A five-year attendance average could be used by the NCAA if this plan were ever to turn into reality.It is only fair that the fans are rewarded for supporting their school. The

Pool Jonesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-82234944010864846782009-11-13T16:13:00.003-06:002009-11-15T00:14:49.912-06:00

The college football system does not work. Why? The current conference alignments serve TV dollars and greedy university administrators rather than the student-athletes they hypocritically claim as the top priority, and the fans are left at the mercy of the latest whim of these powers that be.Under this system, the major colleges are stretched to all parts of the country just for conference play,

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What if the NFL played its season out, and then instead of having a playoff to determine who would play in the Super Bowl, the NFL decided to let cities across the country invite teams to play in postseason games in order to increase the host city's tourism dollars and promote the game's corporate sponsor?The selection of teams to play in these NFL postseason games would be based on how much

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Vote for your favorite.

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"How the hell do my Sooners lose 9 starters to injuries in one season? It has been a very strange year. Hopefully the rest of the OU faithful also have the ability to just shake their heads and be grateful that this is an off year rather than an every year like so many schools. Just need to keep having teams come to Norman. At least the Jackets are kicking ass with some triple option." -- Sean O.

Pool Jonesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-12077687316377669042009-11-11T16:58:00.003-06:002009-11-13T19:43:18.019-06:00

It was announced this week that the Razorback game in Little Rocknext weekend will Kickoff @ 11;20. A lot of tailgaters will not be happy.Here is this weeks haiku on the subject:An early kickoffTailgaters are not happyStart drinking early.

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1. And the Arkansas RazorBlah Streak continues this week.After losing to Ole Miss, then playing the softest cupcake of the season, then an 11:21 a.m. kickoff (where both teams and the fans were listless through the first half), we come to the Troy game. Which falls on opening day of deer season (modern firearm) in Arkansas.Yes, yes, Troy is 7-2, 6-0 in the Sunbelt. The Trojans aren't as cupcake-y

Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167031967772417413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-28630122906703822072009-11-11T14:30:00.000-06:002009-11-11T14:31:49.718-06:00

Heavenly Father, we know that you have been busy this football season with more important things, such as teaching Bob Stoops lessons in humility and cheering on your favorite professional football team (currently undefeated), but we implore thee to now turn your attention to your favorite college football team's final three games. Lord, not that you don't know better than I, but I hear there are

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Drinking the Kool-Aid Until the EndRobert ShieldsThe Razorback football game could not have started the second half any worse than what occurred Saturday. After South Carolina received the second-half kickoff, they went immediately to the air and tossed one for an 80-yard touchdown. Bang, that quick, the Gamecocks were back in front and in control 16-10.But a blown play in the kicking game can

From the Benchnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-87417316755812085122009-11-06T12:13:00.003-06:002009-11-13T19:43:38.281-06:00

SEC drops the boom on Urban Meyer to the tune of 30 grand for his commentary on the refs.Yes, yes, because Florida never gets the calls.Here's the release.MEYER FINED BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 6, 2009) – University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for his public comments concerning officiating, Commissioner Mike Slive announced

Jeremy Peppashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12314336002958779993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-81140353773352350982009-11-06T10:59:00.003-06:002009-11-06T11:02:53.720-06:00

Wait, the headline is wrong.Michael Dyer commits to Auburn in a Friday morning press conferenceSo there you go, Arkansas lovers, kool-aid drinkers and Nutt haters. Bobby Petrino loses, at least for now, the biggest in-state recruit. Will you now put Bobby P's head on a stick?The correct answer is, no, unless South Carolina wins tomorrow and then the grumbling begins!

Jeremy Peppashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12314336002958779993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-82580907354507197292009-11-05T11:51:00.004-06:002009-11-06T17:33:37.326-06:00

Vote for your favorite.

Pool Jonesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-19453829661389071042009-11-04T22:27:00.002-06:002009-11-13T19:45:01.636-06:00

It looks like Arkansas will make a bowl appearance this year. So I came up with the possibilities in a haiku:Shrevport or NashvilleBowl desinations for hogsWin out for Cotton.

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1. Yet another "Most Important Game in the Razorbacks Season" is upon us. But does anybody care?Following that cupcake last Saturday (bonus points if you stayed for the entire game or even watched the entire game) and combined with the 11:21 a.m. kickoff, there is little to no buzz for this game. Perhaps it'll pick up by breakfast on Saturday. We'll see.This is actually a dangerous time for the

Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167031967772417413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-14321254895079749092009-11-04T13:29:00.008-06:002009-11-06T17:23:59.023-06:00

"I'm not falling for your trick of picking for bonus points... All favored teams and probably another 2 - 3 weekend. There is a reason Brent goes overboard on the Blackshirts... They deserve it! Suh for Heisman Baby!" -- Blackshirt Ryan"I have yet to pick an Arkansas game correctly this year, I hope I start now." -- Brian R."I may be nuts, especially since I seem to be the only one with faith in

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This could be a bonus-point bonanza week with four of the five games offering extra points to underdog winners. If all four bonus teams won, a 5-0 would be worth a 14-point swing to the lucky contestant. So can visitors 6-3 South Carolina and 7-1 LSU, or home teams 5-3 Stanford and the 5-3 Blackshirts (I love Brent Musberger but please don't let him call this game because he goes way overboard on

Pool Jonesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-16566818700370687042009-11-02T13:37:00.003-06:002009-11-02T13:39:27.223-06:00

This and more at That Fan.

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Road to Bowl Passes Through South Carolina DefenseRobert ShieldsWhat did we learn from the Eastern Michigan game? Joe Adams is back, and he is a huge lift to the team for the rest of the season. Eastern Michigan was not paid enough for that beating.The good coming out of the game is that the Hogs have pulled back to 4-4 and need only two more wins to go to a bowl game. The likely candidates on

From the Benchnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-18020541684504873442009-10-31T23:31:00.003-05:002009-10-31T23:38:37.886-05:00

Or, more accurately, 33-20. And 401 yards of offense by Auburn against Ole Miss.I wonder if Nutt has any fingernails left after today?

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Eric Sims and Chris O'Brien did not attend the Razorback game together Saturday. In fact, this footage that aired during tonight's game is more than two years old. Nice one, ESPNU. I guess if I commit a crime in Little Rock tonight I can use this footage as an alibi.

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Rubber Glovesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30808056.post-80804729393302371092009-10-30T16:02:00.003-05:002009-10-31T17:30:01.546-05:00

Agent for Burnett and Lee Is 2-0, and Counting

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