is that every year we have the exact same chance of winning the BCS national championship that Bucky does.
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Today validated why college football is king. As a Michigan grad I was sorry to see us lose but what a great football game. Nothing in sports compares with Fall Saturday afternoons in Ann Arbor. Nothing.
Some great games today. I can't remember a day where there were so many rivalry games decided on last plays. The Bama-Auburn finish was just epic.
Quote from: keefe on November 30, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Today validated why college football is king. As a Michigan grad I was sorry to see us lose but what a great football game. Nothing in sports compares with Fall Saturday afternoons in Ann Arbor. Nothing.
Yawn.
Quote from: keefe on November 30, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Today validated why college football is king. As a Michigan grad I was sorry to see us lose but what a great football game. Nothing in sports compares with Fall Saturday afternoons in Ann Arbor. Nothing.
Any college football Saturday at an SEC school.
Quote from: keefe on November 30, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Today validated why college football is king. As a Michigan grad I was sorry to see us lose but what a great football game. Nothing in sports compares with Fall Saturday afternoons in Ann Arbor. Nothing.
Some great games yesterday...but nothing compares to the first Thursday and Friday of the NCAA Tournament. Nothing. Take the OSU-Michigan game...and multiply it by a bunch....
Quote from: keefe on November 30, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Today validated why college football is king.
100% agree.
http://qz.com/150577/an-average-nfl-game-more-than-100-commercials-and-just-11-minutes-of-play/
Actually, this is the best thing about not having college football. Stats are for the NFL but I can't imagine college football is that different.
Quote from: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on December 01, 2013, 12:22:15 PM
http://qz.com/150577/an-average-nfl-game-more-than-100-commercials-and-just-11-minutes-of-play/
Actually, this is the best thing about not having college football. Stats are for the NFL but I can't imagine college football is that different.
That's what makes it a great television sport, not so great to be at. Too much downtime.
Quote from: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on December 01, 2013, 12:22:15 PM
http://qz.com/150577/an-average-nfl-game-more-than-100-commercials-and-just-11-minutes-of-play/
Actually, this is the best thing about not having college football. Stats are for the NFL but I can't imagine college football is that different.
Love it - "loitering on the field."
Quote from: PTM on December 01, 2013, 12:08:05 PM
Any college football Saturday at an SEC school.
Nope. I went to an Auburn game a few years back, and I don't think it held a candle to UM's atmosphere.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2013, 12:10:10 PM
Some great games yesterday...but nothing compares to the first Thursday and Friday of the NCAA Tournament. Nothing. Take the OSU-Michigan game...and multiply it by a bunch....
march madness in las vegas at the mirage sports book baby!!
Quote from: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2013, 12:10:10 PM
Some great games yesterday...but nothing compares to the first Thursday and Friday of the NCAA Tournament. Nothing. Take the OSU-Michigan game...and multiply it by a bunch....
If only the first and second round matchups could get people to attend those games...
Quote from: keefe on November 30, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Today validated why college football is king. As a Michigan grad I was sorry to see us lose but what a great football game. Nothing in sports compares with Fall Saturday afternoons in Ann Arbor. Nothing.
There are several things that are way better.
Quote from: GoldenZebra on December 01, 2013, 01:14:25 PM
There are several things that are way better.
ESPN rates the Michigan - Ohio rivalry as the best in all of Sports.
http://espn.go.com/endofcentury/s/other/bestrivalries.html
Quote from: keefe on November 30, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Today validated why college football is king. As a Michigan grad I was sorry to see us lose but what a great football game. Nothing in sports compares with Fall Saturday afternoons in Ann Arbor. Nothing.
College football, like NFL football, is too boring for me to watch. Way too slow-paced, too many interruptions, must be about 35% commercials and 50% replays for 11 minutes of action in a 3-hour stretch. First weekend of the NCAAs is the best for me on an annual basis, the World Cup is the best overall. In my opinion, nothing that happens 6-8 times per year can compare with something you wait 4 years for.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 01, 2013, 02:11:46 PM
College football, like NFL football, is too boring for me to watch. Way too slow-paced, too many interruptions, must be about 35% commercials and 50% replays for 11 minutes of action in a 3-hour stretch. First weekend of the NCAAs is the best for me on an annual basis, the World Cup is the best overall. In my opinion, nothing that happens 6-8 times per year can compare with something you wait 4 years for.
Agree about the slow pace, and agree with Chicos that it is worse when you are there (never been to an SEC game, but lots of B1G -WI, NU, MI and MI St - and ND (don't tell Chili)). Especially when it is raining or cold. Totally blows. Most of the fun is in the traditions and tailgating before the game.
But...those two games yesterday were outstanding, with thrilling finishes.
Quote from: LloydMooresLegs on December 01, 2013, 02:24:25 PM
Agree about the slow pace, and agree with Chicos that it is worse when you are there (never been to an SEC game, but lots of B1G -WI, NU, MI and MI St - and ND (don't tell Chili)). Especially when it is raining or cold. Totally blows. Most of the fun is in the traditions and tailgating before the game.
But...those two games yesterday were outstanding, with thrilling finishes.
There is a difference in intensity and emotion when you are an alum or a die hard fan. You notice the rain and cold when you are just a spectator.
Lots of Michiganders didn't go to school at Michigan but live and die with Wolverine football. The state of Nebraska shuts down on football Saturdays. And there is a huge difference being in the stands than watching on the tube. The crowd is merely frenzied for MSU-UM; the intensity doubles when we play Ohio.
It all depends on what the individual likes. Some people love it, and I've no problem with that. Football at any level just isn't my cup of tea. Good highlight finishes yesterday, but I can always find something I'd rather do than sit through a full game, whether on TV or live.
That said...I agree with the OP! While I may not be a college football fan, I admit I did smile when the score of yesterday's game popped up on Fox Sports Live this morning.
What's the Stat? The average football game consists of 17 minutes of action? I believe I just read that somewhere
Quote from: keefe on December 01, 2013, 02:41:52 PM
There is a difference in intensity and emotion when you are an alum or a die hard fan. You notice the rain and cold when you are just a spectator
Makes sense. I don't live and die with any sporting event like I do with MU bBall.
Quote from: LloydMooresLegs on December 01, 2013, 03:14:18 PM
Makes sense. I don't live and die with any sporting event like I do with MU bBall.
Yesterday's Michigan-Ohio finish compared with the last minute of MU-Davidson is a toss-up. Both were stupendous events.
Quote from: elephantraker on December 01, 2013, 02:56:38 PM
What's the Stat? The average football game consists of 17 minutes of action? I believe I just read that somewhere
On average it's a little less than 11 minutes per game.
http://m.us.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748704281204575002852055561406-lMyQjAxMTAwMDEwNTExNDUyWj?mg=reno64-wsj
Quote from: keefe on November 30, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Today validated why college football is king. As a Michigan grad I was sorry to see us lose but what a great football game. Nothing in sports compares with Fall Saturday afternoons in Ann Arbor. Nothing.
One persons opinion I guess. But I would take watching Duke-Kentucky and that fabulous finish with Laetnner(sp) over watching say the Flutie miracle any day of the week. An MU bball game against a non-rival like Butler is 10x more exciting to me that ANY BIG(10) football game. I watched Michigan v OSU yesterday. I fell asleep...(no joke)
Lets see, punt or FG followed by 5 minutes of commercial, Touchdown for whomever commerical. Football is great in the NFL. 1 and done in the playoffs.(this format cannot be beat) Until college football has a playoff I call it fake. There has NEVER really been a legit national Champion. Maybe when they get to a playoff system it will get better. As for now. Id rather watch Gonzaga vs Florida than any College football game. They are all literally exhibition games at this point...
I have been to games in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, South Bend. Impressive atmosphere, but since I don't really care who wins, it doesn't really impact me. Yay, blocks and blocks of people tailgating all wearing the same colors. Lost on me.
Quote from: keefe on December 01, 2013, 01:21:50 PM
ESPN rates the Michigan - Ohio rivalry as the best in all of Sports.
http://eslpn.go.com/endofcentury/s/other/bestrivalries.htm
That and a quarter will get you a phone call. That list is laughably bad.
Quote from: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on December 01, 2013, 10:09:36 PM
That and a quarter will get you a phone call. That list is laughably bad.
Ok. As I asked my guys, "What would you do differently?" Please name better rivalries.
Quote from: keefe on December 01, 2013, 10:49:20 PM
Ok. As I asked my guys, "What would you do differently?" Please name better rivalries.
Celtic/Rangers. Barca/Madrid. Lazio/Roma.
Michigan/Ohio State isn't even close to any of those. They are seated in bitter hatred, politics, and religion that goes deeper than any differences held by Michigan and Ohio State fans. Not to mention West Ham/Millwall, which is pretty much based on brutality.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 01, 2013, 11:02:38 PM
Celtic/Rangers. Barca/Madrid. Lazio/Roma.
Michigan/Ohio State isn't even close to any of those. They are seated in bitter hatred, politics, and religion that goes deeper than any differences held by Michigan and Ohio State fans. Not to mention West Ham/Millwall, which is pretty much based on brutality.
Yeah, I bet there are some wicked cricket rivalries that would put UM/OSU to shame too.
How about the All Blacks against S.Africa?
Give me a break w/ the international BS. None of those rivalries truly impact US fans, so it's pointless to include them IMO.
Sports are international now. Those leagues are on TV here every weekend. Just like football is on overseas.
Two years ago, I didn't watch a minute of college football on tv during the season. Didn't miss it. Watched 20 minutes of NFL football yesterday. I can skip the entire NBA and NHL regular seasons. I will happily watch Quinnipiac play Stony Brook in basketball. I watched over 150 baseball games this past season. My crews at work know that all training is cancelled during March Madness and golf majors. That being said, my wife and daughter wanted the Michigan/OSU game on while we decorated the house on Saturday and I did get sucked in. We were out later, so I only saw the end of the Bama/Auburn game in highlights, but even in replays, it gave me chills.