Early Friday Games Open Thread
Quite the selection awaits you starting in just a few moments -
ABC - 12 noon - Nebraska vs. Iowa
ESPN2 - 12 noon - SMU vs. Hounston (allegedly)
CBS Sports Network - 12 noon - East Carolina vs. Marshall
ESPNU - 1:30 PM - Buffalo vs. Bowling Green
CBS - 2 PM - Arkansas Vs. LSU
ESPN3 will have a choice of Toledo vs. Akron, Miami (OH) vs. Ball State, Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan and a few other installments of MACtion, as well as Texas State vs. Troy.
November 29th, 2013 at 12:25 PM ^
Red Wings have an early afternoon game as well. Long story short, I'm not moving today
November 29th, 2013 at 12:26 PM ^
November 29th, 2013 at 12:34 PM ^
In the early going, Ron Kellogg has thrown a couple excellent short passes to Hawkeye linebackers. The accuracy is certain there, if nothing else.
November 29th, 2013 at 12:35 PM ^
November 29th, 2013 at 12:54 PM ^
Playing in the Bills stadium and decides the MAC East title. Should be a solid option if the bigger games turn out to be boring
November 29th, 2013 at 1:21 PM ^
Whoo, battle of the Teams Michigan Lost To But Really Shouldn't Have!
November 29th, 2013 at 2:10 PM ^
Funny that we're just a few plays from being 10-1 going into this game (and also a few plays from being 5-6). We could've been the worst 10-2 team ever this year
November 29th, 2013 at 1:32 PM ^
Bo Pelini is just the best halftime interview ever....if you want your questions answered in a rather terse, hostile manner. How about we ask him how he feels about the turnovers after the game if Nebraska falls, eh?
November 29th, 2013 at 1:41 PM ^
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November 29th, 2013 at 2:10 PM ^
What does it matter? We'd still grab our ankles for OSU most years and get crushed in a bowl.
November 29th, 2013 at 3:35 PM ^
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November 29th, 2013 at 1:57 PM ^
He's class of 2015 but not sure if he has any offers yet. Kid looks pretty damn accurate so far, hopefully he's on Michigan's radar. I can only imagine what he could develop into under Borges' tutelage. (Sorry, can't help it.)
November 29th, 2013 at 2:07 PM ^
I think Pelini knows he's getting shitcanned so he's just going to #yolo it up this game.
November 29th, 2013 at 2:09 PM ^
Way to go, Pelini. You just cost your own team another 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct. Spectacular dispaly of self-discipline in the face of officiating adversity.
We'll call that FG the "Bo Pelini Memorial Field Goal", I think. To be fair, however, perhaps he was confused and was going to mark the spot where he thought he left the field of play, thereby becoming ineligible as a receiver.
November 29th, 2013 at 2:14 PM ^
November 29th, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
I liked the penalty on Bo. I think there are not nearly enough calls against coaches behaving badly.
Oh and get off my lawn.
November 29th, 2013 at 3:45 PM ^
Iowa: Kirk Ferentz and his assistants did a good job - few expectations - yet end up 8-4 and beat some "name" teams. Take home point - coaching can make a up for some of the disparity in talent (but not all)
Nebraska: Bo Pelini and his team had a lot of breaks this year - could've/shoud've lost to Northwestern and arguably the Wolverines, so they could have ended up 6-6. Take home point - tradition, legacy and history can't make up for talent and coaching issues.
BUT having noted that - Nebraska seemed to have a backup QB and even a third guy ready to play. So their coaching and recruiting issues aren't horrible. Iowa also has played credibly against most of the top teams this year while staying true to their style.
November 29th, 2013 at 4:21 PM ^
Arkansas leads LSU at halftime. Didn't see that happening.
November 29th, 2013 at 5:14 PM ^
November 29th, 2013 at 5:40 PM ^
Les seems to be on a Lloyd trajectory at LSU. The last two seasons combined with losing 3 out of the last 4 bowl games will most likely not meet the standard, especially when you consider his two recent raises in salary (it was two, was it not?). I wonder how long before the fans decide he has not done enough lately?
November 29th, 2013 at 5:50 PM ^
and it isa complete passing exploson. Through basically one half:
Derek Carr 20/26 315yd 6 TD 0 INT
David Fales 27/32 451yd 6 TD 0 INT
at halftime. Halftime! Fales is on pace for 900 yds and 12 TD
November 29th, 2013 at 5:56 PM ^
for a post about the upset w/ SJSU up 42-41 w/ 18 seconds to go and Fresno State still in its own territory. Then I noticed it was only the end of the 1st half.
Wow!
November 29th, 2013 at 6:09 PM ^
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November 29th, 2013 at 6:37 PM ^
Yikes just watched Pelini's post-game presser.. "if you're going to fire me, fire me..." or something to that effect. I'm not sure how he survives with his antics, the taped bashing of fans, the "fire me" stance, some really bad losses throughout his tenure, etc....
Nebraska hasn't had a great run of coaches since Osborne retired (Solich, Callahan, Pelini). It will be interesting to see how they pursue the next coach and their potential list of candidates. I'd give my support for Borges to replace Pelini.
November 29th, 2013 at 6:58 PM ^
#yolo
November 29th, 2013 at 7:09 PM ^
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November 29th, 2013 at 7:15 PM ^
Oregon - Oregon State .... my eyes they burn...
November 29th, 2013 at 9:27 PM ^
lol I was going to post something similar... "worst colors bowl"
November 30th, 2013 at 12:08 AM ^
November 29th, 2013 at 9:31 PM ^