2014-15 college football thread

[77ncaachamps]

We still gonna pretend the big ten is not overrated as a conference at football?

ND handling UM right now.

[ChicosBailBonds]

We still gonna pretend the big ten is not overrated as a conference at football?

I don't think so....who is saying they are good?  To be overrated you have to be rated highly as a conference, which they really aren't.  SEC and Pac 12 remain the class of college football.  Big Ten is around 5th.

[Johnny B]

BIG TEN collapse today Mich ST. Ohio st, talk about blowing your Out of confrence games.

[RJax55]

Simeon looked awful. His receivers were open all day and he couldn't hit them. Rotating 3 RBs didn't help either. They just need to let Green get in a groove. Fitz is in trouble if things don't pan out.

The 'Cats look like a 3-win team.

I thought the first couple of years with Hankwitz as D-coordinator, he had the 'Cats playing much better defense. But, the unit has really regressed the past two years. A change needs to be made there.

However, what really is puzzling is how the 'Cats have completely lost their identity on offense. Siemian just doesn't fit. He can't run and holds the ball. The offense is designed to have the qb as a running threat and the passing game to be quick, high percentage passes. Time to give Oliver a look.

Also, it would be nice if Fitz could recruit a running back. Other than one year of Mark (a converted wr), that position has been a wasteland under him. Really, really poor recruiting at the position.

To be honest, I think Fitz is an empty suit, or in case of a football coach, sweats. He certainly looks, talks and acts the part, but take a deeper look. Game management, poor. Special teams, the unit he directly coordinates, god-awful (every season). And, lately, issues within the locker room and questions about team morale. Frankly, it was the hiring of McCall and Hankwitz in '08 that got the program moving in the Fitz era.

[tower912]

I believe this drags down the B1?'s OOC schedule strength to the point that even if one of the teams runs the table the rest of the way, it will be a long shot to make the playoff.   

[GGGG]

We still gonna pretend the big ten is not overrated as a conference at football?

Who thought they were rated high?  The conference has had serious, fundamental flaws on how it approaches football for years and this is the chickens coming home to roost.

[brandx]

Who thought they were rated high?  The conference has had serious, fundamental flaws on how it approaches football for years and this is the chickens coming home to roost.

The B10 has moved on from 3 yards and a cloud of dust..... to where other schools were 10-15 years ago.

[ChicosBailBonds]

The 'Cats look like a 3-win team.

I thought the first couple of years with Hankwitz as D-coordinator, he had the 'Cats playing much better defense. But, the unit has really regressed the past two years. A change needs to be made there.

However, what really is puzzling is how the 'Cats have completely lost their identity on offense. Siemian just doesn't fit. He can't run and holds the ball. The offense is designed to have the qb as a running threat and the passing game to be quick, high percentage passes. Time to give Oliver a look.

Also, it would be nice if Fitz could recruit a running back. Other than one year of Mark (a converted wr), that position has been a wasteland under him. Really, really poor recruiting at the position.

To be honest, I think Fitz is an empty suit, or in case of a football coach, sweats. He certainly looks, talks and acts the part, but take a deeper look. Game management, poor. Special teams, the unit he directly coordinates, god-awful (every season). And, lately, issues within the locker room and questions about team morale. Frankly, it was the hiring of McCall and Hankwitz in '08 that got the program moving in the Fitz era.

This is what happens to a team that attempts to unionize.   

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

The 'Cats look like a 3-win team.

I thought the first couple of years with Hankwitz as D-coordinator, he had the 'Cats playing much better defense. But, the unit has really regressed the past two years. A change needs to be made there.

However, what really is puzzling is how the 'Cats have completely lost their identity on offense. Siemian just doesn't fit. He can't run and holds the ball. The offense is designed to have the qb as a running threat and the passing game to be quick, high percentage passes. Time to give Oliver a look.

Also, it would be nice if Fitz could recruit a running back. Other than one year of Mark (a converted wr), that position has been a wasteland under him. Really, really poor recruiting at the position.

To be honest, I think Fitz is an empty suit, or in case of a football coach, sweats. He certainly looks, talks and acts the part, but take a deeper look. Game management, poor. Special teams, the unit he directly coordinates, god-awful (every season). And, lately, issues within the locker room and questions about team morale. Frankly, it was the hiring of McCall and Hankwitz in '08 that got the program moving in the Fitz era.

Yeaaa. The only thing I disagree with is that I really like Justin Jackson.

[jesmu84]

http://www.sportspickle.com/2014/09/ncaa-agrees-pay-athletes-except-big-ten-football-players

[jesmu84]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11484038/jim-delany-disappointed-big-ten-showing-saturday

[jesmu84]

Thoughts on Emmert/NCAA lifting all the sanctions at Penn St?

[keefe]

Now that games are running 3 1/2 - 4 hours, I don't care anymore. Not worth the investment of time.

the games run 4 hours because the IBFP Union Contract stipulates that the players get a guaranteed minimum of a 4 hour workday

[jesmu84]

Jameis Winston is not a smart man...

https://twitter.com/jppalmCBS/status/513480018618368000

[ChicosBailBonds]

Jameis Winston is not a smart man...

https://twitter.com/jppalmCBS/status/513480018618368000

 

[real chili 83]

Congrats to TAMU and the Aggies.  Nice job in the last 2 minutes, and OT.

I think Keefe is going to jump off a building tonight.

[GGGG]

Congrats to TAMU and the Aggies.  Nice job in the last 2 minutes, and OT.

Bielema has that Arkansas program headed in the right direction though.  The SEC is really head and shoulders above the rest of college football.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Congrats to TAMU and the Aggies.  Nice job in the last 2 minutes, and OT.

I think Keefe is going to jump off a building tonight.

Did Keefe's dad believe in the moon landing?
-Sultan

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Congrats to TAMU and the Aggies.  Nice job in the last 2 minutes, and OT.

I think Keefe is going to jump off a building tonight.

Thank you sir. It was a great game for sure. Despite being down two touchdowns in the 4th, there was this odd calm I had that we were never in danger of losing. We got ourselves into that position with some key drops. Knew those would go away when it mattered.

[keefe]

Congrats to TAMU and the Aggies.  Nice job in the last 2 minutes, and OT.

I think Keefe is going to jump off a building tonight.

Little Brown Jug...Good Lord. First a year of Bert and now the meltdown in Ann Arbor...

[GGGG]

Little Brown Jug...Good Lord. First a year of Bert and now the meltdown in Ann Arbor...

First time in its 135 year history that Michigan has had three losses by the end of September.

Thought you might like this read keefe.

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/road-saturday/201409/michigan-wolverines-football-dave-brandon-tickets-problems-corporate

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

First time in its 135 year history that Michigan has had three losses by the end of September.

Thought you might like this read keefe.

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/road-saturday/201409/michigan-wolverines-football-dave-brandon-tickets-problems-corporate

Even Northwestern hasn't managed to lose 3 yet.

[brandx]

First time in its 135 year history that Michigan has had three losses by the end of September.

Thought you might like this read keefe.

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/road-saturday/201409/michigan-wolverines-football-dave-brandon-tickets-problems-corporate

Hat sigh has already started packing.

[keefe]

First time in its 135 year history that Michigan has had three losses by the end of September.

Thought you might like this read keefe.

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/road-saturday/201409/michigan-wolverines-football-dave-brandon-tickets-problems-corporate

Absolutely scathing commentary by Bacon. And for the record - the author has impeccable Wolverine credentials so the poignancy of his pathos will not be lost on the Michigan faithful. Hiring Brandon was an intriguing decision that raised eyebrows but was cautiously applauded for its audacity. His tenure has proven that there is a profound difference between peddling a commodity and stewarding a patrician pedigree. He doesn't seem to fathom that one cannot inveigle without lessening the intrinsic value.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Little Brown Jug...Good Lord. First a year of Bert and now the meltdown in Ann Arbor...

Welcome back Keefe