Week 7 Predicted Upsets

[Spence]

How about Utah? Donovan the Soothsayer is at it again

For the record, Donovan bet Spence in early 2007 that Appalachian State would beat Michigan. Although it may have been in jest, I don't know how that happens. . You haven't paid up in CFP Bucks yet, Spence .

Yeah, the dadgum skunk bears did it too me on purpose. although, that was one time being wrong felt so right.

[donovan]

How about Utah? Donovan the Soothsayer is at it again

For the record, Donovan bet Spence in early 2007 that Appalachian State would beat Michigan. Although it may have been in jest, I don't know how that happens. . You haven't paid up in CFP Bucks yet, Spence .

Donovan came very close to predicting a w ashington win today. It could have ruined his reputation.

The Ducks right now are the number one team in the country.....Husky Stadium is a tough venue, albeit one of the most beautiful....Ducks just wore them down....although the Huskies played tough...just could not keep up with Oregon's stamina.

[Spence]

I think they are the best team in the nation too. I didn't think that the last few years under Kelly. The PAC12 is a very good conference this year. Lots of good teams. Mariota is the best QB in America IMO. If he keeps playing the way he has so far, he should be the Heisman trophy winner.

[Eric]

I think Oregon is basically two teams. Their second-stringers interchange with the first-string to keep everybody fresh over the course of a game. By the third quarter, they have a complete physical edge on you. The only way you can beat them to is to limit the overall amount of possessions. You can't go no huddle and you need to let the play clock run all the way down on every snap. Even then you probably won't win; this is just the prerequisite thing you have to do to even have a chance. The scary thing about Oregon is that they have a legitimately good defense now. I said the same thing about them last year, but this is the best defensive unit they've had since they became nationally relevant.

[Spence]

I agree. The defense is what will drive them over the edge. As good as the offense is, you can't win the national championship without a defense.

[Cane from the Bend]

Well this almost upset is about to sure up nothing.

A&M has come back twice . . . and is now looking to score a game winning drive.

This might be the choke of the night.
Too bad, Ole Miss.

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[Cane from the Bend]

Yep, they choked it.

The Rebs kept throwing the ball into coverage on their last drive.
The receivers were not giving the chance to catch the ball.

A&M basically played the same d, and Ole Miss changed their offensive scheme.
3 & out.

Then a punt with over 3 minutes left, with the score tied.

Ole Miss lost that game, and never really gave themselves the opportunity to finish.

Shaky win for A&M.
Typical Mississippi.

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[Cane from the Bend]

Well, donovan's predicted upsets are continuing.

Oregon St has really opened it up on Washington St.
Oregon State's defense has Washington State's qb plain figured out.

The Beavs have intercepted the last three pass attempts Washington St threw.
45 - 24 with 6:49 left on then clock, and the Beavers have the ball.

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[Cane from the Bend]

Make that 52 - 24.
35 points in 10 minutes.
And so far, no points answered.

Blow Out!

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[Cane from the Bend]

Fumble . . .

Ball returned inside of the Washington St 20.
Oregon State's backups are in to finish it off.

Hey, look at that . . . Washington St just pulled in an interception. Ball is now on their own 15 yard line with 3:28 left in the game.

Washington State had a 24 - 17 lead, late into the 3rd quarter.

I guess they got jealous of all those Michigan turnovers, and had to throw the game away.
5 turnovers, turned into 35 points.

There's only a minute thirty left . . . Leach need to let his boys run this clock.
Even if you score at this point, you'll still be losing by 21.

It's over. Just let it go . . .

Never mind, Oregon St just intercepted the ball again.

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[Cane from the Bend]

Sean Mannion, 495 passing yards, 4 Touchdowns.

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[RazorHawk]

I agree. The defense is what will drive them over the edge. As good as the offense is, you can't win the national championship without a defense.

So you say Oregon is the #1 team, but then say they can't win due to the lack of Defense. Alabama has a very good defense and pretty good offense. I think until someone beats Bama, I have to say they are the #1 team.

I would love to see someone knock off Bama, but not sure it will happen this year.

[Spence]

No, what I meant was Oregon's defense is what makes them the best team. I agree that Alabama has to be beat to lose the 1 spot in the polls. I also believe that Oregon will beat Alabama in the championship game. I believe Oregon is the most complete team this year. In te past I think Oregon's defense hurt them. Now I believe even as dynamic as the offense is their defense will be the unit that makes them the best team. And I believe they are the best team.

[donovan]

The last two posts epitomizes what I preceive to be wrong about this whole system. If we are going to persist in this 'Best Team,' 'National Championship,' nonsense, which of course we are, and make it the body of work over the past years and not independently the current year, it is a good old boys club that protects the good old boys. No one doubts Alabama is a very good team. I have not read one person that thinks they are dominate this year, and with a winning record and their schedule, I have problem have people vote them number one, on this year alone. There are always built in bias in voting, especial when you "seed" them at the begining of the year. (Normally seeds are based on current records, e.g. NCAA Basketball.) Could Oregon beat Alabama, your guess is as good as mine, well maybe not quite as good......

[Spence]

They aren't the dominant team they were. They aren't as good on the offensive line. Their defense is still very good. Maybe the best in the nation. I don't think using the recent past is wrong considering that not enough teams play each other to compare one on one. The best national comparison we have is from last years bowl games. Since the endgame in sports is to win, I don't think it is wrong to try to determine the best team. Sure we are going to disagee on the method and the teams, but I think that discussion drives college football's popularity. I don't think it illustrates what is wrong.

I think to find out what is wrong we need to have a discussion about why coaches live in mansions and players can't afford rent while going to school.