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I agree with you on everything here except for the statement on bowl practice. It may not seem like much of a reward to play in the Anchorage Ice Cube Bowl on Dec. 21st, but that extra practice is a HUGE benefit. Coaches get a good look at up-and-comers already in the system who are replacing outgoing seniors. It's like an extra spring practice session. I know any coach will take that all day long.
Louisville, but UCF beats the spread
Florida, not sure if one touchdown will be scored in this one
Stanford rights the ship and plays manball.
Texas A&M, covers.
Washington
Clemson? This is a hard one, but have to go with a Senior QB in a big game at home.
Rothaus Pils all weekend, as we clean the house for the Mom in-law's visit.
Yep.
Better for the conference perception to have a 2-4 teams that are top 10-15, then have the bowl requirements filled.
The next step-(which has happened to some degree this year) is to have our top 6-8 teams routinely beat other conference teams (ie SEC).
This a sign. SEC fans know that the ACC is on the rise, they are just afraid to admit it.
The benefit of that 8th team going to a bowl game is that the payout gets split with the rest of us. If only 24 teams made bowls, the conferences, and thus each university, would receive less money. Remember, in today's day of college athletics, it's all about the dolla dolla bills y'all, but only for the schools and not the players. It also helps recruiting too. Some kid might see the team play out there and become interested in the school.
I had this very conversation with my wife (USC-e fan) this morning.
It is interesting to see the different perceptions of the college football world:
Me: 'Man the ACC looks a lot stronger this year.'
Her: 'College football, as a whole, is weaker this year.'
Me: 'I think the SEC is down, but Oregon, tOSU, Texas Tech, UCLA, Clemson, FSU look strong.'
Her:'Maybe, but overall, football is not as good this year.'
Me:'Translation: If the SEC is down, then it's a bad year for college football.'
Her:'ACC sucks.....'
The ACC officially has 4 legitimate teams that contend for a title every year: FSU, Clemson, Miami, and of course VT.
Pump the brakes Mama Giraffe. Miami is 6-0, but there are still plenty of games to be played and last time I checked they haven't sniffed the title game since joining the league in 2004. I think we can all agree: Lets see how this season finishes out and how they perform over the next few years before we proclaim that the U is finally back.
If we transfer this theory to the SEC, you could argue that they have 6 teams competing on an annual basis for a title: Bama, UGA, USC-E, Florida, aTm, and LSU. There is the annual smattering of up-and-down teams like Auburn, Arkansas, and Mizzou (somewhat) that are more anomalies than anything else.
So when we have closer to 6 consistent teams and a MNC under our belt, then I would feel more confident. Nonetheless, the ACC is making noise again and is re-gaining some spotlight. And I agree with you that SOME teams are better positioned to contend. Let's just hope the FSU-Clemson game tomorrow night isn't embarassing...
They are replacing MD in the Atlantic. It was announced awhile ago.
Unfortunately, I don't believe UNC winning last night would accomplish anything for the ACC. They still are unlikely to get bowl eligible, just discounting their win over a top 10 team. When comparing conferences, most people will discount the bottom feeders of the conference, acknowledging that they aren't going to add anything to the overall cache.
Having 4 teams in the top 20 is a bigger deal than having 8 teams that are 7-5. Just ask the B1G or Pac12. It means that the top is strong, and they can compete out of conference. If our teams can't win within, nobody expects them to win outside. Maybe it was a poor showing, but it was a win for the Canes. Happens every week to some team in the $EC along the way.
As for the bowl obligations, so be it. Honestly, the 8th team in a league getting a bowl game is a joke. How is going to Idaho in late December around the Holidays a bonus reward for the kids??? I know it means 5 more weeks of practice, but at what cost. I wish they would pair it down to 24 teams making bowls, and make it a true reward for a good season. You want a bowl? Play better next year! (And go enjoy the Holidays with your family instead of freezing your butt off in Idaho or playing in a baseball stadium.)
I assume they just replace Maryland in the Atlantic.
Not to mention Clemson beat Georgia, Miami beat Florida, and Tech played Alabama very close, regardless of what the score says.
And the first top 5 match-up of the season is from the ACC.
Does anyone know if Louisville will be in the Atlantic or Coastal? It'd make more sense to have them in the Atlantic...
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Perfect song selection for the NSFW video...couldn't think of a much more fitting phrase for our defensive strategy...bring the ruckus!
^This. I know they auctioned Logan, Gayle, Maddy, Skip, both Fullers, Facyson, and Jack Tyler. I think they also had Knowles, Stanford, and Coles as well. Possibly Byrn as the 12th, but I can't remember.
knowing how much they cost now, i really hope VT can stick to a couple over the course of the year. having said that, i really like the matte finish look. the chrome is cool too, but not $100k cool.
Most likely they are 12 high-profile players (i.e. Logan, Gayle, Kyle Fuller, #MANBEARPIG, etc.), as those helmets would fetch the most money. They'd just be fitted with new helmets.
So are the 12 they auctioned off for players who aren't gonna see the field anyway?
His Russianess is also the reason they are called Chelski by other teams' fans, and also derided because he went out and bought great players (and thus trophies) with silly money and an obnoxious (or brilliant, depending on your perspective) manager that enjoys being the center of attention so much he dubbed himself "The Special One".
Is ANYONE out there dumb enough to be an Aston Villa fan like me? Most people are smart enough to latch on to a team that has some chance of winning something, ever. Not me! I apparently love the year after year thrill of almost getting relegated and watching your best players be sold.
Look who made the list of the douchiest colleges.
First on the list, home of the Blue Blazer Douche.
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/humor/200908/douchy-colleges-list-brown-...
If they somehow beat West Virginia I'll call it a season.
They only auctioned off 12 because they will be worn again this year.
I could see the two whigged chaps with the "Soon" on the front.
The back.... "It will mark a decade of dominance!"
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