The CF"p" - Page 5

monkeyman576 · 12-31-2022, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

Wow, Michigan sure got shafted on some pretty big calls.

Karma. Flashback to 1998?

Michigan appeared poised to win the game after two incompletions, but a desperate heave on third down by Leaf was caught by wide receiver Nian Taylor for a 46-yard gain with nine seconds remaining. Washington State was back in business. The Cougars edged closer to the end zone with a 36-yard gain off a “hook and ladder” that placed the ball at the Wolverines’ 16-yard line with two seconds left. Leaf ran up to the line to spike the ball and appeared to clock it with one second left. However, the clock kept rolling and the officials refused to add time, dashing the Cougars’ hopes of a comeback.

Cobra Mgr · 12-31-2022, 11:31 PM

Both games have been exciting tonight

monkeyman576 · 01-01-2023, 12:01 AM

Well, Ohio State blew that. I'm gussing TCU is the smart money play in the national championship vs. the spread. I'm guessing Georgia will be 8 to 10 point favorites and no way I would bet on Georgia.

Cobra Mgr · 01-01-2023, 12:05 AM

Never leave it up to the kicker. I think that verse is in Proverbs.

dsvitak · 01-01-2023, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeyman576

Well, Ohio State blew that. I'm gussing TCU is the smart money play in the national championship vs. the spread. I'm guessing Georgia will be 8 to 10 point favorites and no way I would bet on Georgia.

Georgia is going to kill TCU. There. I said it.

pilight · 01-01-2023, 12:14 AM

CJ Stroud is very good. Stetson Bennett is the best QB in the country.

monkeyman576 · 01-01-2023, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pilight

CJ Stroud is very good. Stetson Bennett is the best QB in the country.

Yet people thought that about Michigan and they lost.

Cobra Mgr · 01-01-2023, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pilight

CJ Stroud is very good. Stetson Bennett is the best QB in the country.

I still have my doubts about Stroud. Best WR's in the country. Little to challenge hi in the T1e4n. And refs were pretty much content to ignore offensive holding tonight. The fact he doesn't have a running game does make his performance stand out, though.

Bennett was confused in the 3rd. IDK if the OSU D changed or the UGa coaches changed their play calling. He got lucky w/the long TD pass where the defender fell. And that (correctly) reversed call on the 4th down conversion saved the day.

That's 2 critical calls that directly affected the outcome of the game today that went against the T1e4n. The upper midwest is going to be griping in the new year. One was definitely the right the call. The other was needs investigating.

thehef · 01-01-2023, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Someone will have to explain to me why that last Michigan snap wasn't a targeting call.

Whether one agrees with the rule (and the ejection penalty, etc., that goes with it) or not, it is a rule. And it should have been called on that play; there was no doubt to any reasonable observer.

As with our discussions on poor NFL (and NBA) ref-ing, I'm still very hesitant to attribute corruption. I'm still going with ineptitude most of the time. In this instance, I'll go with "gutless" - not wanting to make that call at that point in the game.

I'll note that I, too, didn't have a rooting interest in the game...

snarls200 · 01-01-2023, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thehef

Whether one agrees with the rule (and the ejection penalty, etc., that goes with it) or not, it is a rule. And it should have been called on that play; there was no doubt to any reasonable observer.

As with our discussions on poor NFL (and NBA) ref-ing, I'm still very hesitant to attribute corruption. I'm still going with ineptitude most of the time. In this instance, I'll go with "gutless" - not wanting to make that call at that point in the game.

I'll note that I, too, didn't have a rooting interest in the game...

Espically since if anything a higher up corruption would have had the refs trying to get Buckeyes vs Wolverines

Cobra Mgr · 01-01-2023, 11:22 PM

Corruption doesn't have to involve the sports' leaders. It can be one rouge official for whatever personal reason. Either way, when I see nearly every controversial call or every wrong call favor one side, my suspicion meter goes crazy.

GeoWar · 01-01-2023, 11:24 PM

The Division 1 CFB (???) bowl teams -- what players play ?

Portal , transfers, and opt outs ....... make the teams uncertain and changes everything .

Players who opt out should have to repay their scholarship value . Never happen.

thehef · 01-02-2023, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Corruption doesn't have to involve the sports' leaders. It can be one rouge official for whatever personal reason. Either way, when I see nearly every controversial call or every wrong call favor one side, my suspicion meter goes crazy.

Right. But if it's a rash of bad calls - which we agree that we are seeing - then it's either a bunch of rogue officials, corruption at the top, or a rash of bad officials (& replay folks). I'm going with the latter

CONN CHRIS · 01-02-2023, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Never leave it up to the kicker. I think that verse is in Proverbs.

I miss that 'like' button!

Cobra Mgr · 01-02-2023, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by thehef

Right. But if it's a rash of bad calls - which we agree that we are seeing - then it's either a bunch of rogue officials, corruption at the top, or a rash of bad officials (& replay folks). I'm going with the latter

I can't say biased officiating is merely bad officiating.

monkeyman576 · 01-09-2023, 07:13 PM

Reggie Bush is elected to college football hall of fame.

About time.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ball-hall-fame

rudel.dietrich · 01-09-2023, 10:31 PM

Why are they wanting to expand the playoffs?
If your championship game has one team pulling its starters in the fourth quarter then maybe you don’t have enough talent to expand.

DJ_Jak_32 · 01-09-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rudel.dietrich

Why are they wanting to expand the playoffs?
If your championship game has one team pulling its starters in the fourth quarter then maybe you don’t have enough talent to expand.

Because then the actual two best teams should make it to the championship game. But we really know it's all about $$

pilight · 01-09-2023, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ_Jak_32

Because then the actual two best teams should make it to the championship game. But we really know it's all about $$

Expanding the playoffs will make it less likely that the best two teams are in the final.

Cobra Mgr · 01-09-2023, 11:09 PM

Expanding the playoffs is about making sure there is equal access. Its not about making competitive games.

12-31-2022, 11:31 PM	#82
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 9,091	Both games have been exciting tonight __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

01-01-2023, 12:01 AM	#83
monkeyman576 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,692	Well, Ohio State blew that. I'm gussing TCU is the smart money play in the national championship vs. the spread. I'm guessing Georgia will be 8 to 10 point favorites and no way I would bet on Georgia. Last edited by monkeyman576; 01-01-2023 at 12:07 AM.

01-01-2023, 12:05 AM	#84
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 9,091	Never leave it up to the kicker. I think that verse is in Proverbs. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

01-01-2023, 11:22 PM	#91
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 9,091	Corruption doesn't have to involve the sports' leaders. It can be one rouge official for whatever personal reason. Either way, when I see nearly every controversial call or every wrong call favor one side, my suspicion meter goes crazy. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

01-01-2023, 11:24 PM	#92
GeoWar All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 850	The Division 1 CFB (???) bowl teams -- what players play ? Portal , transfers, and opt outs ....... make the teams uncertain and changes everything . Players who opt out should have to repay their scholarship value . Never happen. __________________ Cal. State Fullerton -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2004 Texas Longhorns -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2005 Oregon State Beavers -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2006 and 2007 With unity comes VICTORY !

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pilight Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where the Action is Posts: 2,049	CJ Stroud is very good. Stetson Bennett is the best QB in the country.

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monkeyman576 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,692	Reggie Bush is elected to college football hall of fame. About time. https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ball-hall-fame

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rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	Why are they wanting to expand the playoffs? If your championship game has one team pulling its starters in the fourth quarter then maybe you don’t have enough talent to expand.

01-09-2023, 11:09 PM	#100
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 9,091	Expanding the playoffs is about making sure there is equal access. Its not about making competitive games. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin