NCAA College Football - 2017 Season Thread

JaMarcusHustle

Will start off with the "Alternative Highlights" from Week "Zero":

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Madden Awareness Rating - 0

https://twitter.com/WhatGoingDowney/status/901535595377381377

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D'Ernest Johnson shows there's life after Marlon Mack at USF, with the help of a pretty spectacular block from number 8.

https://twitter.com/RyanSmithWrites/status/901616908411314176

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Naughty Mormon

https://twitter.com/hamelin_jon/status/901540749493248000

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Ryan Nall is a 6'2, 240lb power back, so this is pretty cool...

https://twitter.com/cbssportsnet/status/901530731985293312

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Not exactly from this week, but Nike are pushing the whole "colour rush" craze on Michigan and Florida next weekend. Traditionalists will be very upset...

JaMarcusHustle

Copying Adrian's post from the old thread:

adrian522 wrote: »

Shamelessly stolen from NFLuk.

Saturday 26 August

3.00am – Stanford vs Rice from Sydney (LIVE, BT Sport 1, ESPN Player)

Thursday 31 August

1.00am – Ohio State @ Indiana (LIVE, BTS ESPN)

Friday 1 September

2.00am – Utah State @ Wisconsin (LIVE, BTS ESPN)

Saturday 2 September

5.00pm – Akron @ Penn State (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
8.30pm – Florida vs Michigan from Dallas (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
Midnight – ESPN Goal Line (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
1.00am – Alabama vs Florida State from Atlanta (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
2.30am – BYU vs LSU from Houston (LIVE, BT Sport 2)

Sunday 3 September

12.30am – Virginia Tech vs West Virginia from Washington DC (LIVE, BT Sport 2)


Monday 4 September

1.00am – Georgia Tech vs Tennessee from Atlanta (LIVE, BTS ESPN)

brinty

Looking forward to the big kick off this weekend, some really intriguing games in the first couple of weeks.

I'm nailing my colours to the mast this year and all i'll say is #Hook'em

Going to see the Texas Longhorns v Oklahoma State Cowboys in Austin in October (weather permitting) so can't wait for that.

JaMarcusHustle

I think Tulsa and Oklahoma State will be the pick of the games tonight. Expecting well in excess of 60/70 points in this one. I'll probably be watching that one.

Hazys

ASU just unveiled a Pat Tillman statue:



I presume most people know Tillman's story but his documentary is a must watch: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568334/

JaMarcusHustle

This is my first year with an IPTV subscription that has all the US channels, and I have to say even on a Thursday slate it's great being able to switch between pretty much every game that's on. Don't know how I managed without it.

JaMarcusHustle

I don't know if I've ever seen a long snapper score a TD before

JaMarcusHustle

Bad start for the Longhorns, down 21-7 already.

JaMarcusHustle

This Mizzu / Mizzu State game is crazy.

48-35, and there's still time left in the second quarter.

JaMarcusHustle

This Maryland/Texas game is an absolute belter.

polaris68

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

This Maryland/Texas game is an absolute belter.

Shoot out in Texas.

Realt Dearg Sec

Notre Dame make some slick propaganda for nbc pregame shows. Basically a half hour advert for the University masquerading as a history of the stadium. Leni Riefenstahl would be happy with it.

polaris68

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Notre Dame make some slick propaganda for nbc pregame shows. Basically a half hour advert for the University masquerading as a history of the stadium. Leni Riefenstahl would be happy with it.

Where are you accessing NBC?

Realt Dearg Sec

polaris68 wrote: »

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Notre Dame make some slick propaganda for nbc pregame shows. Basically a half hour advert for the University masquerading as a history of the stadium. Leni Riefenstahl would be happy with it.

Where are you accessing NBC?

I'm living in the states

polaris68

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

I'm living in the states

You'll get NBC there alright ☺️

I'll find a stream somewhere.

brinty

polaris68 wrote: »

Shoot out in Texas.

44-34 Maryland
C'mon longhorns

polaris68

brinty wrote: »

44-34 Maryland
C'mon longhorns

51 - 34 now. Looking good for the Terps.

JaMarcusHustle

First half of South Carolina at NC State was fantastic. Will be keeping an eye on the second half during the USC game. The Darnold era resumes in 30 minutes on PAC12 Network.

Paully D

Florida offense cannot get anything going against Michigan.

eagle eye

Nice big win to start the season for the Irish tonight but the whole way through I just couldn't help but feel that this offense will suffer when faced with a real good defense. I'm just not sure about Wimbush at all, he ran around a few times tonight and escaped from trouble but he took a lot of hits too. Offensive line wasn't so good obviously but a lot of the problems were down to Wimbush himself.

I watched Clemson earlier and they looked impressive.

Next up for me is the big one of the day. I think Alabama are going win this one quite easily as I expect to see them at their best after losing the big game last season and I'm expecting the Seminoles to regress a fair bit this season.

Realt Dearg Sec

I agree about Notre Dame but Wimbush is, to be fair, staring for his first time ever, and he'll have plenty scope for improvement. I'm reserving my judgment, thought they looked shaky at times but never anything but in control ultimately. Bigger challenges ahead as you say.

Paully D

Rough start for Darnold.

JaMarcusHustle

Paully D wrote: »

Rough start for Darnold.

He's played fairly well to be honest, the interceptions weren't really on him. The offence around him hasn't been great with the exception of Ronald Jones and Stephen Carr. Though not a great advertisement for someone to lift a failing Jets / 49ers offence next year. Still think Mason Rudolph will be the #1 overall pick anyway - I'm fed up of predicting what USC quarterbacks will do in the NFL.

All that aside, it's a cracking game. 28-28 midway through the 4th.

JaMarcusHustle

There's a Heisman candidate on this team..... and I'm not talking about Darnold! RoJo with his 3rd of the day.

Paully D

Nice moment with blind snapper Jake Olson:

https://twitter.com/jnsanchez/status/904143075840229377

Realt Dearg Sec

Paully D wrote: »

Nice moment with blind snapper Jake Olson:

https://twitter.com/jnsanchez/status/904143075840229377

I'm not crying, some asshole is chopping onions, alright?!

Paully D

9 yard punt from JK Scott! :pac:

Paully D

HAS to be interference there in the endzone on Bama. Poor call.

eagle eye

Yeah Bama got away with PI there in the end zone. Sayban didn't sound like a happy camper at half time so those guys care gonna get it from him during thy be break.

I've been keeping an eye on Louisville and its not going well for them.

eagle eye

Are you ready for this?

Liberty are three points up on Baylor and they have the ball with two minutes left in the fourth quarter.

eagle eye

Bama D and ST's were pretty awesome tonight. Their offense might not be that great, I'm not a huge fan of Jalen Hurts either.

To be fair the Seminoles D did loom very good but Francois didn't have a good night and left the game with what looks like a serious enough knee injury.

Paully D

So the biggest point-spread upset in college football history went down last night, as Howard (45 point underdogs) beat UNLV 43-40.

Howard's QB is Cam Newton's brother.

http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/20555460/howard-stuns-unlv-biggest-point-spread-upset-college-football-history

JaMarcusHustle

Some cracking alternative highlights from Week 1...

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This is not a good punt by Wyoming. You can literally see the moment it goes wrong.

https://www.clippituser.tv/c/twitter/bwyldb

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Bumping helmets with your teammate works better when they're actually wearing a helmet. This looks painful.

https://twitter.com/SLGreenberg/status/904039194766581761

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Damarea Crockett had a 75 yard TD run called back for "excessive celebration". NFL ain't the only No Fun League in town.

https://twitter.com/YahooDrSaturday/status/904044595624935424

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Double tipped interception by Ball State.

https://streamable.com/dv0bd

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Miami - noted purveyor of impermissable benefits - have become self aware with how they celebrate turnovers.

https://streamable.com/6u7i0

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Shots fired @ Ohio State by the Clemson band.

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This lasts for an uncomfortably long length of time...

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Mike Gundy.

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SEC Network reporter does not impress the sideline judge. Not one bit.

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Colorado State lost 17-3 to Colorado, but the game was filled with controversy - mainly re: calls going against Colorado State. They had 2 TDs called back, and several other completions called back for a variety of holding and offensive pass interference calls. None of the catches in the below GIF were allowed. Fans through rubbish onto the field in protest.

https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/R_lwdHtJDaVl9lFq1wtJyA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9NjAwO2g9MzM0/http://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/7a442d286dba78e00609132f1f583781

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Jake Browning gets obliterated by an unexpected sack.

https://twitter.com/arouxBTN/status/903827495270711296?s=09

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Catch of the season already? Holy moly...

https://streamable.com/r74po

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I'm not crying, you're crying.....

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/904112895364968449

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That's a flag you don't see get thrown every week....

https://twitter.com/SBNation/status/904051512032333824

eagle eye

I can't remember which game it was, I was flicking around at the time, but in one game a flag was thrown for a false start and the referee calls it 'False start, everyone except the center.'

JaMarcusHustle

Well if you can watch a repeat of A&M and UCLA, it was probably one of the games of the season already. Rosen with the fake spike to win it. Sensational game, all called by Gus Johnson.

That fake spike was sensational. Rosen draft stock has risen exponentially after that game.

mooreman09

Well – that was worth waiting for. A brilliant week 1.

The big powers like Bama, Ohio, Clemson, Oklahoma and Michigan looked as advertised.
Then the recent also rans showed real promise. Such as LSU, Auburn, Penn State.
Then there was just the usual ridiculous comebacks and back and forths along with humiliating upsets.
From the games I’ve seen so far (I was away). LSU looked really really good, much sharper offense and a ridiculous D. I think they’re a huge force this season. Its all about beating Bama for them. Bama looked decent, the offense struggled but it was against a top defense. They won on limiting mistakes and Special teams, typical Saban.

The SEC looks very strong this season. The West in particular looks stupidly strong, on the East, Georgia look sneaky good with either QB’s playing. It’ll be interesting to see them play Notre Dame and see how they level up.
Also, special mention to Lamar Jackson… He looked very good from the highlights. I’m interested in seeing if he improves on his finish to last season.

How are people feeling about week 2. Some incredible matchups to look forward to. I like Oklahoma for some reason vs Ohio and I genuinely can’t call the Clemson vs Auburn game. We’ll learn a lot from those two games.

JaMarcusHustle

I would have fancied Florida State to get themselves back in the mix for a playoff spot but looks like DeAndre Francois is out for the year. Big blow to their chances now.

mooreman09

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

I would have fancied Florida State to get themselves back in the mix for a playoff spot but looks like DeAndre Francois is out for the year. Big blow to their chances now.

Yeah, I can't see them navigating Louisville and Clemson. A tough blow for sure.

MrKingsley

Deleted User wrote: »

That fake spike was sensational. Rosen draft stock has risen exponentially after that game.

Just after watching that there. Is there any reason why he would have actually spiked it? The clock was stopped yeah? Surely the D should have spotted this no?

JaMarcusHustle

MrKingsley wrote:

Just after watching that there. Is there any reason why he would have actually spiked it? The clock was stopped yeah? Surely the D should have spotted this no?

Once the ball is set, the clock starts running again so it made sense. You probably dont really want a college QB running a no huddle there with the game on the line the majority of the time.

JaMarcusHustle

UK TV listings from NFL UK forums:

Thursday Night
12.30am – Sam Houston State @ Prarie View A&M (LIVE, BTS ESPN)

Friday Night
1.00am – Oklahoma State @ South Alabama (LIVE, BTS ESPN)

Saturday Night
8.30pm – TCU @ Arkansas (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
9.15pm – Pittsburgh @ Penn State (LIVE, BTS2)
Midnight – Auburn @ Clemson (LIVE, BTS3)
12.30am – Oklahoma @ Ohio State (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
3.30am – Game TBC (LIVE, BTS3)

brinty

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

UK TV listings from NFL UK forums:

Thursday Night
12.30am – Sam Houston State @ Prarie View A&M (LIVE, BTS ESPN)

Friday Night
1.00am – Oklahoma State @ South Alabama (LIVE, BTS ESPN)

Saturday Night
8.30pm – TCU @ Arkansas (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
9.15pm – Pittsburgh @ Penn State (LIVE, BTS2)
Midnight – Auburn @ Clemson (LIVE, BTS3)
12.30am – Oklahoma @ Ohio State (LIVE, BTS ESPN)
3.30am – Game TBC (LIVE, BTS3)

Cheers JaMarcus
Think the 3.30 am game is Boise St v Washington St. Those midnight games will be hard to pick which one to watch but i think i'll go Ohio v the sooners.
Strange there's no game at 5pm this week though???

mooreman09

brinty wrote: »

Cheers JaMarcus
Think the 3.30 am game is Boise St v Washington St. Those midnight games will be hard to pick which one to watch but i think i'll go Ohio v the sooners.
Strange there's no game at 5pm this week though???

I'll watch the first hour of Clemson and Auburn and see how its chaping. The one that seems less interesting might go on my laptop so I can keep an eye on it. Two amazing Games. Shame about the scheduling.

I see both being very close....

eagle eye

Louisville are struggling to put away the Tar heels. Cardinals aren't as good on offense this year but the defense is awful. North Carolina just went for it on 4th and 2 at the Cards 30 and failed so Jackson will get the chance to make it a two score lead. I don't think we'll be seeing them late in the season in contention for the playoffs though.

Edit to add: Despite all the bad things I'm saying about Louisville I have to add that Jackson is superb, just a wonderful player and looks better in the pocket this year.

brinty

Sam ehlinger true freshmen stAts for the longhorns tonight v San Jose state

Bucehele out injured

Realt Dearg Sec

Anything to be said for watching this tcu Arkansas game? Or one of the other games? would I be better off going drinking until Clemson are playing?

I'm not a busy man today.

brinty

Realt Dearg Sec wrote:

Anything to be said for watching this tcu Arkansas game? Or one of the other games? would I be better off going drinking until Clemson are playing?

Aren't you already in Texas mate
Why you not at the longhorns

eagle eye

I'm enjoying Mike Riley's Nebraska @ Oregon. 21-14 to the Ducks as I type.

JaMarcusHustle

Tua getting snaps at QB for Bama, with Najee Harris in at RB.

2 of the most hyoed freshmen Bama have had in years, which is saying something. Be interesting to see how they pan out.

JaMarcusHustle

Justin Herbert is gonna be super hyped up for next year's draft.