cartm25

Fair take. I also worry about the incentive structure of college football now.

I don’t “think” so, but . . . If we apply the same standard used to critique Miami’s schedule (ie, they’ve played no one), has Boise St. beat anyone that should make us believe they’re something special?

I think I agree with that. I’m trying to balance things in my mind, and play devil’s advocate to every idea/opinion I, and others, have. If Oregon played Miami next week and won, what perspective should we take? The established one that Miami is nothing and has played no one and has only won because of the refs. As such, Oregon shouldn’t move up in the polls? OR Big statement win over a top 10 ten team that firmly establishes Oregon as a National Championship contender. And suddenly we start arguing Miami is better than we thought. Honestly some of my favorite parts of college football are the mental gymnastics from all fans.

Unpopular opinion incoming, but it is my own. You may be right about Miami, but if I had to take a blind comparison test between Miami and Oregon’s resume this far, this is the more impressive of the two:

Cal lost a 25 point lead. Refs didn’t do that. They built the lead with passing downfield and screens. It’s like a mind virus that they move from what built the lead once they get the lead. Started running into the Miami DL which is formidable. WHY GO AWAY FROM WHAT WAS CARVING UP MIAMI? Was really hoping to see angry Cristbal post game conference; ruined my evening.

Offense for sure. Only averaging 32 points per game against inferior competition. That’s Mari Cristbal production . . . Yikes!

I’ve noticed the same thing! Doesn’t look near as crisp or vibrant as the past.

"Even a broken clock is right twice a day." Mari Cristbal is an incredible recruiter, especially in the trenches. History has shown that great-recruiting-bad-coaching head coaches can occasionally win it all . . . See Ed Orgeron, LSU, and Joe Burrow. Don't ever want this to happen for Mari Cristbal, but theoretically, it could. Re: the VT v. Miami review, let's propose a rule: "If within 60 seconds of seeing all available footage nothing is conclusive, then the call stands." Isn't taking 7 FREAKING MINUTES evidence that there's no CONCLUSIVE evidence!!!???

My thought while watching was that playing Dante Moore would place the focus on him and UCLA rather than the team. No way of knowing, but that’s what went through my mind.

I was going to post something, but you took the words right out of my mouth.

Unsatisfying indeed. Uniforms were a thing of beauty. 1st half was a thing of beauty. I know there was a pick 6, but the WR fell down; no interception if TJ keeps his feet. 2nd half was pedestrian, and pedestrian won’t beat the likes of Ohio State. Still want to see a string of complete games where the Ducks pass the eye test as well.

No offense to TEs, but I’d much rather have beef on OL.

I'm partial to the ones that occur at the beginning of games when the energy can hardly be contained: - Penn State White Out pregame - VT playing Metallica pregame - ** I thought Wisconsin's "Jump Around" was pregame, but apparently it's similar to Oregon's between 3rd / 4th quarters, but I still like the song choice better than "Shout". I think the risk in having the tradition mid-game is that the energy level could be dependent on how well the game is going. For example, from my perspective watching TV, it didn't look like there was much enthusiasm for "Shout" in the Idaho game . . . too many people in shock, LOL. On the other hand, maybe it could be the spark to lead a comeback. I'd like to see 10 Duck motorcycles revving as loud as possible come out of the tunnel with something from AC/DC blaring . . . Back in Black? Thunderstruck? Make the motorcycle noise and music deafening.

The obvious choice:

Saturday’s are busy for me; kids’ sports, yard work, etc. I actually like the late games where I can watch them in peace and quiet, without kids and wife (who snookered me and lied about loving football while we were dating).