Gameday / Early Games Open Thread

Submitted by gwkrlghl on September 21st, 2013 at 11:30 AM

The blog returns. Gameday is in Fargo. ~~All of the noon games are boring~~. Actually Minnesota takes on San Jose State which features David Fales, a QB with legit NFL prospects. Will be interesting to see Minnesota against it's first non-abysmal competition. Upset watch in Minneapolis

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:04 PM ^

Wow what a pass

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One Inch Woody…

September 21st, 2013 at 1:04 PM ^

Man Fales is good... 3 step drop, immediate release, perfect positioning for catch and run.

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Paps

September 21st, 2013 at 1:07 PM ^

VT friends some crap for this game. tied 14-14 with Marshall after barely beating East Carolina Last week. Really impressed with Marshall's QB Cato.

LOLZ Vandy tied with 0-3 UMASS in the second, 7-7 (!!!!!)

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snarling wolverine

September 21st, 2013 at 1:11 PM ^

You may want to be careful talking too much trash after how last week went.

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JT4104

September 21st, 2013 at 1:08 PM ^

Whatever happened to Va Tech? They have had a lot of talent in Virginia the last 2 or 3 yrs and VT has gotten none of it. I mean how does that happen?

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michgoblue

September 21st, 2013 at 1:19 PM ^

All of the good Virginia talent now goes (and will hopefully continue to go) to Michigan.

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gwkrlghl

September 21st, 2013 at 1:22 PM ^

a lot of the top in-state talent in Virginia would leave the state. Usually VT would pick up or or two (typically the 4*/5* DTQB from the Tidewater area) but a lot of those guys would leave. Just go through the Rivals Virginia Top X players of any given year and I'd bet around half of the best player leave the state each year on average

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snarling wolverine

September 21st, 2013 at 1:33 PM ^

PSU historically has recruited Virginia really well. I don't know if that's still the case, though.

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Lac55

September 21st, 2013 at 1:08 PM ^

I knew they would get routed but good god. That's how you roll an inferior opponent.

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LSAClassOf2000

September 21st, 2013 at 1:15 PM ^

With Hyde's first down before that drag of half of FAMU's defense there, Ohio State passed the 200-yard mark for this half. FAMU has managed all of 24 yards, on the other hand.

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:14 PM ^

Why was Nelson starting over Leidner? He seems like a better fit

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jblaze

September 21st, 2013 at 1:20 PM ^

Throw a pass?

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:26 PM ^

He showed nice touch on a ball up the middle. I can't remember who it was to but I believe it setup their recent touchdown.

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JT4104

September 21st, 2013 at 1:20 PM ^

Lefty is OC at VT? No wonder they seem plodding like an ole michigan offense.

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jblaze

September 21st, 2013 at 1:25 PM ^

VA Texh has always been about D and ST.

At least he's doing the read option.

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exmtroj

September 21st, 2013 at 1:21 PM ^

Got a 3-2 barn burner going on over on the CBS Sports Network. As a bonus, you get to see Army run the ball up the middle for two yards on every single play. It's like going back in time and seeing 1950's football.

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Trebor

September 21st, 2013 at 1:25 PM ^

So with Guiton looking so good for OSU (yes bad opponents but he's still been fantastic), does Meyer ride him for the rest of the season and hope he can redshirt Miller and get two more years of (almost) guaranteed quarterback competency? I know I'd strongly consider it if I were in his position...

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:28 PM ^

Miller was 5th in Heisman voting last year and an early favorite. I doubt Meyer would try and redshirt him. If he does I doubt Miller stays for two more years.

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Crime Reporter

September 21st, 2013 at 1:26 PM ^

That front looks nasty so my question is will it blow through prior to game time or is it going to be a soggy night in UCONN?

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samber2009

September 21st, 2013 at 1:31 PM ^

30% chance of rain until midnight... so naturally it will be a torrential downpour for 4 hours.

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Crime Reporter

September 21st, 2013 at 1:55 PM ^

Have a safe trip.

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One Inch Woody…

September 21st, 2013 at 1:27 PM ^

Jeez Fales finally misses one... And then puts a slot seam bang on the money

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michfan6060

September 21st, 2013 at 1:27 PM ^

Fales is damn good.

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samber2009

September 21st, 2013 at 1:28 PM ^

I switched to the other football and not even this Chelsea v Fulham game is interesting. I can't catch a break!

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:31 PM ^

Chelsea just lost to FC Basel at Stamford Bridge... So they're having some issues

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samber2009

September 21st, 2013 at 1:35 PM ^

Mourinho just can't seem to figure it out lately. Maybe he's lost his touch.

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:38 PM ^

Well looks like Mata is on the chopping block especially with Oscar playing well. Just scored too

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samber2009

September 21st, 2013 at 1:49 PM ^

I get that Mata doesn't fit Jose's preferred style but he's too good to bench. Looks like Chelsea finally realized Fulham is not good and started playing better.

Chelsea discussion in the noon game thread = super slow day.

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ken725

September 21st, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^

The Special One will figure it out.

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MGoClimb

September 21st, 2013 at 1:30 PM ^

Is it possible to be more wide open? The Ohio State receiver was just standing there. Literally.

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LSAClassOf2000

September 21st, 2013 at 1:31 PM ^

FAMU shows that great "Cover Who?" defense and Guiton throws to the customary receiver that no one remembered was there. That makes 326 yards of offense in the half for Ohio State.

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:33 PM ^

Of course Meyer continues to throw the ball with a monster lead

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Scarlatina

September 21st, 2013 at 1:36 PM ^

OSU is gaining more yards per play by rushing (8.4 ypr) than passing (6.4 ypp).

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rbgoblue

September 21st, 2013 at 1:34 PM ^

34 passes, 13 carries

Stay classy OSU...

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hart20

September 21st, 2013 at 1:35 PM ^

Best bit of football on right now.

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snarling wolverine

September 21st, 2013 at 1:46 PM ^

I like soccer, but calling it "football" is pretentious. We're not Brits.

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samber2009

September 21st, 2013 at 1:55 PM ^

Calling it "soccer" would've defeated his joke

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DealerCamel

September 21st, 2013 at 1:36 PM ^

So four touchdown passes in a quarter, six in a half, is that some kind of OSU record?

On a related note, do the Buckeyes have any other backup QBs they can throw in? Maybe some that suck?

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:40 PM ^

5 passing tds was the record for a qb

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Picktown GoBlue

September 21st, 2013 at 1:44 PM ^

there are 4 freshmen QB's. Maybe Cardale Jones??

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EGD

September 21st, 2013 at 1:45 PM ^

Yeah, Jones actually does suck. So there's that.

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markusr2007

September 21st, 2013 at 1:37 PM ^

Jesus Christ. Ohio 55, FAMU 0 at HALF???

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EGD

September 21st, 2013 at 1:37 PM ^

I'm really glad I shelled out for the full-season Gameplan package. While you guys have to settle for Minnesota-SJSU and Ohio St.-FAMU, I've got Duke-Pitt and CMU-Toledo up in here!

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gutnedawg

September 21st, 2013 at 1:41 PM ^

You've got Duke-Pitt... Cmu-Toledo is on abc

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EGD

September 21st, 2013 at 1:44 PM ^

Well, I didn't want to bring this up, but I got Louisville vs. Florida International too. Because I am just that awesome.

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LSAClassOf2000

September 21st, 2013 at 1:44 PM ^

In a limited defense of this, SJSU-Minnesota is at least interesting and features a very, very good David Fales. The OSU-FAMU game sadly only features bloodshed and other assorted violence.

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EGD

September 21st, 2013 at 1:49 PM ^

Yeah, I've actually been watching the Minnesota game. And I just noticed that Marshall is leading Va Tech so I may check that one out too. I'm just having fun with all these ridiculous games.

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