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Wal's 2011 College Football Thread

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MMike, my concern and the ONLY reason for going against Georgia is Boise is always one of the more prepared teams in the Nation and you can bet their offseason and preseason was geared towards this game. Now obviously Georgia is LOADED with potential and they have some serious athletes but I'm not convinced that it's gel'ed enough to work.

Personally the Boise/Georgia game and the Oregon/LSU game are both coin flips.
 
A little reasoning for the plays.

I have no real reasoning to support the Indiana play it just kind of stood out.

Kentucky while still a Kentucky team should be a little improved on defense and still athletic on offense and getting an opportunity to run up some points will probably do just that to set the tone for the crowd.

South Florida is as athletic of a team as any in the country. The depth is not that of some schools and they do make some mental mistakes that have hurt their cause but with the talent they have if they can play under control and DISCIPLINED assignment football they will be a force. There is a lot of hype and expectation surrounding Notre Dame and they may infact be better but I see USF hanging with them and causing them some problems on both sides of the ball. Notre Dame may win this game but I wouldn't be shocked if Holtz and the Bulls pulled off the upset. I feel comfortable with the points available.

Plenty of talk about how Georgia will be playing to save the coaches job. Maybe there is something to that maybe there isn't. There is no denying they are loaded with potential talent. Everyone says Boise doesn't play anyone, they don't play in a real conference blah blah blah. All that may be true but one thing is for sure, when Boise does play they are prepared for their opponent. They also have some very real and often under appreciated talent on their roster and that roster runs deep with depth. You give me a spot with a quality opponent on tap and an even more quality opponent on deck like South Carolina next week and I'll take my chances for a look ahead spot even in week 1.

Both Oregon and LSU have off the field issues that will result in on the field suspensions for the opening game. I don't think this hurts the Tigers and in fact may very well be a blessing in disguise as Lee is a much better passer and maybe a more controlled player than Jefferson. Oregon is fast no doubt but fast in the their conference and fast in the SEC is a little different regardless if you are an SEC fan or not. LSU has a better defense than did Auburn and that will be as big a difference maker than anything in this game from where I sit. The 2 points won't be an issue cause LSU wins straight up.
 
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Georgia has been one of the most underachieving teams under Richt. Please remember Colorado or whoever it was last year. Georgia embarassed the rest of the conference including Vandy.
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Actually in terms of looking for reasons to lay off this game or play Georgia, the Dawgs performance in that game and a few others is worth considering. You know like, because they have performed so sub-par in games where the most was expected of them that they will put more focus in this spot then next week even.
 
wal66
A little reasoning for the plays.

I have no real reasoning to support the Indiana play it just kind of stood out.

Kentucky while still a Kentucky team should be a little improved on defense and still athletic on offense and getting an opportunity to run up some points will probably do just that to set the tone for the crowd.

South Florida is as athletic of a team as any in the country. The depth is not that of some schools and they do make some mental mistakes that have hurt their cause but with the talent they have if they can play under control and DISCIPLINED assignment football they will be a force. There is a lot of hype and expectation surrounding Notre Dame and they may infact be better but I see USF hanging with them and causing them some problems on both sides of the ball. Notre Dame may win this game but I wouldn't be shocked if Holtz and the Bulls pulled off the upset. I feel comfortable with the points available.

Plenty of talk about how Georgia will be playing to save the coaches job. Maybe there is something to that maybe there isn't. There is no denying they are loaded with potential talent. Everyone says Boise doesn't play anyone, they don't play in a real conference blah blah blah. All that may be true but one thing is for sure, when Boise does play they are prepared for their opponent. They also have some very real and often under appreciated talent on their roster and that roster runs deep with depth. You give me a spot with a quality opponent on tap and an even more quality opponent on deck like South Carolina next week and I'll take my chances for a look ahead spot even in week 1.

Both Oregon and LSU have off the field issues that will result in on the field suspensions for the opening game. I don't think this hurts the Tigers and in fact may very well be a blessing in disguise as Lee is a much better passer and maybe a more controlled player than Jefferson. Oregon is fast no doubt but fast in the their conference and fast in the SEC is a little different regardless if you are an SEC fan or not. LSU has a better defense than did Auburn and that will be as big a difference maker than anything in this game from where I sit. The 2 points won't be an issue cause LSU wins straight up.
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great great write-up Wally!

you are getting my super pumped for college fb
 
Arch, I like doing write-ups until they lose. See when you just post a play you win or you lose but when you give foundation for your play and it loses you have exposed your thought process to everyone which can sometimes be very humbling. Fortunately we have enough actual pro's here that I have already been humbled numerous times over.
 
I really think Blackie should consider taking you back on.

you've really stepped your game up

and he got rid of you on stupid misunderstanding and idiocy/pride on his part.

who here has a real good relationship with him? Pally? Mr. D?, InTheHOle?

someone go to bat for Wally..
 
write ups are fun..... and when you are like contemplating a pick for a week, or even the morning of game... it relieves tension and just makes the time pass better

its akin to talking sports at your local pub...

cept there is something at stake (bit of pride) in addition to your own $
 
its not even about picks

its about style, entertainment, presentation....and just type of capping beliefs.

I'm old school like wally, and like to get angles, look at stats, and trends... more a feel thing

i'm not good

but I have fun
 
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