Okay - who's got who here?
My take: USC is ripe for the picking here. That said, I still think they beat Texas in a close game.
My score:
USC - 38
Texas - 30
Bush racks up 250-plus all-purpose yards. Leinart throws 3 td's.
Vince Young has the kind of night that will compel him to enter the draft. 3 passing td's at least.
I've lost any grasp on this game or caring about the outcome after last night's marathon.
I am going to go ahead and say that Texas will win, or like Notre Dame, outplay USC but lose for some freak reason.
I was told last night the over/under was 70 -- is that true?
Like lastnights game, I think this one will be closer than what people are speculating. Texas's defense isn't that bad and they might be able to slow Bush down.
USC 35
Texas 27
i love USC tonight, the final game for Bush, Leinhart, White, i think they put up 40+
My prediction is that the game doesn't live up to its billing.
I think Brent Musburger put the over under at 130.
im in a bowl pool for 1500 bucks...and i win if:
texas covers
the total pts in the game is greater than 61
if it hits 61 i split the pot
Quote from: rjs246 on January 04, 2006, 04:01:36 PM
My prediction is that the game doesn't live up to its billing.
I stayed away from most of the ESPN coverage since it was getting to the point of sickening. They're acting as if Texas isn't even going to show up. 2001 Miami would have killed this USC team...
I usually get sick of the "no respect" angle that a lot of teams take these days. But Texas has a legit beef. ESPN was running polls about USC vs. the all time great teams and made no mention of Texas at all.
I am rooting for Texas, obviously.
Texas - 41
USC - 37
Texas - 55
USC - 31
I like Will Ferrel but I really hate USC. Therefore, based upon logic, I believe Texas will win.
16-10 Texas winning at the half. The six point difference comes from a Texas touchdown that shouldn't have counted.
/snore :drool
Well, Texas wins. 41-38. All Vince Young really.
WOW...it's rockin down here in Texas now baby. Party time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on January 04, 2006, 03:48:08 PM
My take: USC is ripe for the picking here.
USC - 38
Vince Young has the kind of night that will compel him to enter the draft.
eh..close enough ;D
Things just got interesting for the NFL Draft. Yeah, he says he's staying, but he now has nothing left to prove other than maybe working on his passing skills. If he leaves, his hometown of Houston has the number 1 pick......maybe a trade of David Carr, allowing Bush to fall for the Jets? hmmm.....
Bush is saying he is gonna think about it now. Boy...if he stays...that throws a wrench in those draft plans.
He would be an idiot to stay.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 04, 2006, 07:32:58 PM
I usually get sick of the "no respect" angle that a lot of teams take these days. But Texas has a legit beef. ESPN was running polls about USC vs. the all time great teams and made no mention of Texas at all.
I am rooting for Texas, obviously.
Texas - 41
USC - 37
Holy crap, Phreak. You were pretty damn close.
Great game....If Young comes out trade Donovan and a first to get young ;) Vince Young is so clutch in that type of game its amazing.
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i have no problem with USC going for it on 4th down, Texas' offense was hot, you couldn't punt the ball back to them. i do have a problem with them running a slow developing counter play. you should've spread them out, with Reggie Bush out wide. if the defense respects the spread formation, you run up the middle with White, if they don't you throw a quick screen to Bush.
also, Bush's lateral fumble was a huge turning point. in the beginning of the game, Texas was too hyper, trying too hard to prove they believed. if USC could've went up 2 scores there, it really could've changed how the rest of the game went.
on that fumble all the usc fans are blaming dook who bush tried to pitch it to....because apparently he called for it...lol
Quote from: FFatPatt on January 05, 2006, 07:09:32 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 04, 2006, 07:32:58 PM
I usually get sick of the "no respect" angle that a lot of teams take these days. But Texas has a legit beef. ESPN was running polls about USC vs. the all time great teams and made no mention of Texas at all.
I am rooting for Texas, obviously.
Texas - 41
USC - 37
Holy crap, Phreak. You were pretty damn close.
HOOK 'EM HORNS!
That was a great game to watch. I was worried early on because of the stupid turnovers, and even thought it was over there for awhile.
I actually thought Carroll should've punted it. I would've had no problem if he went for it and Reggie Bush was in the game. But he was standing next to Pete ala Westbrook in Washington when Donny Mac threw the INT. I understand Texas' offense was hot, but you put them at at least 80 yards to go with 2:00 and a heap o' pressure. They went for it early and got stuffed on the sneak and they got stuffed again. Texas loaded up the front and knew what was coming with White. Bush should've been in there. But hey, I'll take it.
2. Vince Young needs to go pro now. LenDale White made him some more money last night. Reggie Bush is flat out amazing. Dwyane Jarrett is going to be a very good NFL WR in 2007.
1. New York - Reggie Bush
2. New Orleans - Vince Young
3. Tennessee - Matt Leinart
4. Houston - D'Brickashaw Ferguson
I'm still all over that Bush to NYJ thing. But even if I'm wrong and Houston does go Bush at 1, NO is going to take Young I bet. And that will leave Norn Chow a happy dude in Tenny.
Hell, Houston might want Young. Since they can't seem to block for shtein, they might as well have a guy that can run away effectively.
this game, and the Orange Bowl for that matter, are examples of why they wait too long to play these bowl games. although both games have been exciting, neither one was very well played. the teams have too much time off and it's almost like they are playing the 1st game of the season, except it's the most important game of the season.
Quote from: Sun_Mo on January 05, 2006, 10:08:25 AM
this game, and the Orange Bowl for that matter, are examples of why they wait too long to play these bowl games. although both games have been exciting, neither one was very well played. the teams have too much time off and it's almost like they are playing the 1st game of the season, except it's the most important game of the season.
Which further adds to the bullshtein story that there isn't time for a playoff...most of these teams sit around picking their asses for a full month.
what a great game to watch. Some amazing players in that one. I agreed with USC to go for it on 4th down but I would have given it to Bush and not White. Gotta let your heisman player do his thing.
Quote from: Cerevant on January 05, 2006, 10:16:03 AMmost of these teams sit around picking their asses for a full month.
College kids have something in December called "finals". Maybe you've heard of them? :)
Football players aren't "college kids". They're unsalaried professional athletes.
Especially on teams in BCS games.
College football players don't have any more finals than I had this past december.
they have finals as much as they have tests papers projects and labs during a game week btwn september and december
None of the PSU basketball players showed up for the "Natural Disasters: Hollywood vs. Reality" final... and that's just PSU basketball. You don't think players on BCS-caliber college football teams get all kinds of "help"??
P.S. Yes, I took that class for science gen-ed credit. Here's an article that attributes popularity to disasters happening around the world (http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/01/01-17-05tdc/01-17-05dnews-06.asp), which is hilarious because the popularity is only growing as the word of mouth on how stinking easy it is moves around the campus.
Bill Simmons' game log - worth a read.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/060105
My favorite passage:
Quote8:40 -- Let's be honest -- there's no way Vince can succeed in the NFL with that throwing motion. It's impossible. It can't happen. I'm telling you. There has never been a successful NFL quarterback who threw like that. And by "that," I mean, "throws like someone who just realized they have dog poop on their hand and is trying to fling it off."
Quote8:58 -- All right, is there a dumber sports rule than "If your knee hits the ground, the play is over ... even if if you weren't touched" in college football? That's right up there with "You can't just intentionally walk someone, you have to throw four balls," "You don't get an extra foul for overtime," "You can call a timeout while you're in midair" and "You aren't allowed to punch A-Rod in the face during a game" in the pantheon of Dumb Rules That Only Make Sports Less Fun.
Ha!
Vince Young > Mike McMahon
thanks buddy
Quote from: rjs246 on January 05, 2006, 12:12:00 PM
College football players don't have any more finals than I had this past december.
Wah, wah, wah.
Great game. Sucks that USC lost...but great game. It's like that rare boxing match that has you going up and down emotionally. USC tried to help their non-existent defense by playing zone all day...Vince Young is a monster.
Now, the pressure is off SC...now they can go about this next season without pressure to keep it up...although it would have been nice...but 2 championships was good...we'll be back. (What do you mean 'we' white man?)
Game got a 20.6/31. Huge numbers. Hooray for everyone getting even more money.
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