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Post by Unocal 76 on Jan 2, 2013 5:20:55 GMT -5
Honestly, I think NIU could beat Louisville straight up.
The ONLY chance I give Louisville- Driskell had enough derp potential to lose the game ala Georgia, and you force him to throw and not rely on takeaways and the run.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 2, 2013 8:41:14 GMT -5
Ponder was there for the first two, but Manuel had some playing time in those games as well. Ponder was hurt during both wasn't he? So Manuel started.
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Post by Waffel113 on Jan 2, 2013 12:02:27 GMT -5
Anything scheduled for today?
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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Jan 2, 2013 12:47:23 GMT -5
Sugar Bowl between Florida and Louisville.
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Post by Lancers on Jan 2, 2013 12:58:58 GMT -5
As a NIU alum, my heart was pulling for the upset, but my brain knew the Seminoles would win. FSU is just a better team in every aspect.
NIU had a great season and will return most of their key contributors next year. I'm interested to see how Jordan Lynch bounces back after a lackluster game last night. FSU's speed, strength and athleticism on defense was overpowering.
I think NIU will be the favorites to win the MAC again, but I do believe it will be a LOT tougher for them to get back into the BCS picture because you gotta think the voters will punish NIU in the polls next season to avoid having them sneak into the BCS and have another mediocre game on prime time.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 2, 2013 13:02:52 GMT -5
I think the new coach also played the game a little safe. I know that style has worked for them all season, but I didn't really see much adjustment
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Post by Cyno on Jan 2, 2013 14:07:46 GMT -5
I was actually surprised to learn that Clemson beat LSU in their bowl game. I was partying at the time but that's like one of the SEC's crown jewels and still did pretty well even with a down year.
Not surprised that Miss. State lost because they suck. I'm more surprised that Northwestern actually won.
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Post by Lancers on Jan 2, 2013 14:14:25 GMT -5
HUGE monkey off Northwestern's back. NU had an interesting year. All three of their losses were blown fourth quarter leads (including two double digit leads to Nebraska and Penn State). Even if they went undefeated, they likely wouldn't have played in national title game because of how weak the B1G was this season. I like Pat Fitzgerald a lot. NU is lucky he wants to stay and win there because he's certainly good enough to get bigger schools to come calling.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 2, 2013 14:17:20 GMT -5
HUGE monkey off Northwestern's back. NU had an interesting year. All three of their losses were blown fourth quarter leads (including two double digit leads to Nebraska and Penn State). Even if they went undefeated, they likely wouldn't have played in national title game because of how weak the B1G was this season. I like Pat Fitzgerald a lot. NU is lucky he wants to stay and win there because he's certainly good enough to get bigger schools to come calling. Michigan, Penn State, and Wisconsin have all come calling in recent years. Pat has said many times he wants to be the JoePa of Northwestern in the sense he's there for years and develops his players into men that everybody can be proud of
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Post by Lancers on Jan 2, 2013 17:29:37 GMT -5
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Post by MGH on Jan 2, 2013 17:29:42 GMT -5
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 2, 2013 17:34:03 GMT -5
Pathetic. Whatever helps you sleep at night, dude.
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Post by Danimal on Jan 2, 2013 17:40:00 GMT -5
Bo needs to lay down the law in terms of Taylor talking to the media. He just sucks at it. Taylor needs to worry about being a better qb not talking smack. We would've been the better team if Taylor's throwing-mechanics didn't fall apart when he got to scrambling around. All three picks and a missed td pass to a wide-open wr came from having his mechanics breaking down on the move.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 2, 2013 18:31:35 GMT -5
Former NFL scout Russ Lande cites a "good source" that tells him Texas A&M junior T Jake Matthews will return for his senior season.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 2, 2013 20:27:48 GMT -5
ESPN's Joe Schad reports that Michigan State junior TE Dion Sims will declare for the NFL Draft.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2013 20:38:06 GMT -5
I hate when players or coaches on a losing team say that their team was better than the winning team. The better team ALWAYS wins.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 2, 2013 20:41:05 GMT -5
Cards with the Pick 6
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 2, 2013 20:52:25 GMT -5
Teddy is making a case to be the number 1 QB next year
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Post by StuntGranny® on Jan 2, 2013 20:54:15 GMT -5
How truly terrifying the SEC are proving themselves to be this bowl season.
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Post by Unocal 76 on Jan 2, 2013 20:54:17 GMT -5
#3 team in the nation, my (bleep)!
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