Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhh-Hoooooooo!!! College football is BAAAAAACK!!!
An official record of what I think will happen in each and every conference before the season starts…because as always, I’ve run out of time to post my predictions…
So what, big whoop, you wanna fight about it???
by Mike Zimmer, College football expert
Alright fine, I’ve gotten behind on my college football previews and the season really kicks off today and I haven’t gotten through all the conferences. From my previous posts though, no one seems to care that I’ve neglected my duty (he said duty) and has not yet posted any thoughts on said predictions so I’m pretty sure this is just me typing random words and not too many people bothering to note it. Oh, yeah, I just went there, yeah, I’m crying waaaaaaaahhhh!!!! Read my web-site waaaaaaaaahhhh!!!
Nah, I’m not crying but come on, no one has anything to say about my predictons? Really? I mean, not even a “stop talking about the Sun Belt and post the fucking Big Ten already!!!” was posted though. In an effort to keep up my intentions of posting about every conference I offer you a brief prediction on each of the remaining conferences that I didn’t get to (I’ll of course make up for the fact that I didn’t fulfill my intentions by making independent brief articles about those conferences soon because I know you ALL want to read them right?).
So without further adu, hit the fucking jump and see who I have finishing where ass hole. Read the rest of this entry »
Ohio State and Meatchicken head for different divisions in the Big Tweleven’s alignment, but tradition will rule, teams to meet in last week of the regular season…
So, in other words, in about a decade when Meatchicken is worth a damn again and the damage done by Dick Rod is finally un-done, there is a chance the two teams could meet twice in a season…
There is basically no rhyme or reason for the football alignment of divisions, this begs the question of whether other sports will be different (such as basketball where Michigan State looks to have an easy romp every year).
by Mike Zimmer, Buckeye
With all the speculation, all the hemming and hawing over, the debates hushed and the dust settling from the Big Tweleven’s decision to align their teams into divisions with the addition of Nebraska to the conference, it doesn’t sound so bad after all. Except that it is.
Still, this stinks, no matter what. The thought of not having Ohio State-Meatchicken in the final week of the season was repugnant. The thought of the two separated and possibly meeting up twice in a year also stinks. I’m sorry, but as a Buckeyes, I don’t think you should have to beat Meatchicken twice in a season in football under and circumstances. But now, the potential exists and that sucks.
Ohio State’s “throwback” Pro Combat Uni from Nike, to be worn during the Ohio State-Meatchicken game.
Like last year, the Buckeyes will have a different look against the Meatchicken Wolverweenies as Nike melds “throwback” and “future” style in a holiday season cash grab…
Last year’s model that paid homage to the 1954 National Champions was pretty sweet, this year’s version to honor the 1942 National Champions, well…it lacks a little something if you ask me…
Yes, I will still need to have one of these, since my birthday has passed, you can order now and hold on to them til’ Christmas.
by Mike Zimmer, Selling jersey’s too, just ask. No, really.
One more time, Nike will force some teams into hideous uniforms in big games. Just check out the model that Virginia Tech will have to don. But more importantly, THE Ohio State Buckeyes will also wear the Nike ProCombat series uniforms for a big game, in fact, the biggest game, against Meatchicken at seasons end. Just like last year where the Buckeyes had a “throwback” style uniform that paid homage to the 1954 National Championship winning team, Ohio State will wear yet another uniform in the back to the future style (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Nike-s-Pro-Combat-unis-are-awesome-and-or-a-mo?urn=ncaaf-266668).
Of course, I’m not as big a fan of this get-up as I was with last year’s model after getting a look at it. The motif is in the 1942-retro style number and team colors which includes a red helmet shell but once again gets “Nike-ied” with all sorts of futuristic trim. But trust me, they’re not as bad as some of the other horrible looking uniforms that will be worn by other Nike schools such as TCU, Miami of Florida and Pitt. You can see all of them here (http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/usnikefootball/en_US/).
While I’m not big on the idea or concept of THE Ohio State Buckeyes even messing with tradition and the tried and true awesomeness that is the regular Buckeyes uniform, these aren’t so bad considering some of the other schools involved and the propensity for schools to try different looks from time to time. The Buckeyes have no need to do such a thing with perhaps one of the best looks in all of college football. However, if it has to be made, I’m not so horrified by these duds just like last year. While not a fan of it per-say, the fact is, I must have one. Yes, I am a slave to Ohio State Buckeyes fashion.
Rumors about Big Ten alignment has reached fever pitch, and apparnetly they’re ready to announce who will be where…
My thought is that Penn State joins Ohio State in one division while Meatchicken is shipped to another…
Conference set to ruin perhaps the best rivalry in all of sports by moving the Buckeyes and Wolverweenies to seperate divisions, keeping them from playing at seasons end.
The scuttlebutt has been all about the Ohio State-Meatchicken rivalry and how the league intends to deal with keeping the tradition of the two schools meeting alive. As is, they’ve met in their final game every year since 1943 and it’s been a tradition that has come full circle into the greatest rivalry game in all of sports. However, with the divisional alignments, more than likely separating the two teams, it wil then cause the league to move that game in an effort from ever having the two teams play two weeks in a row for the Big Ten crown. Which, to me, sucks ass.
As it is, my thought is that Meatchicken will move to the “West” Divison with Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Northwestern. Meanwhile, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, Illinois, Indiana and Purdue would fill out the other “East” Division. Which to me, makes no sense what-so-ever in a league that is tradition rich and could do sooooo much better. Read the rest of this entry »
Scorned prison bound con-man to tell all about alledged violations at “The U” in coming book…
NCAA to wait to hear the “facts” first, but come on, we totally knew this was going on right???
This shouldn’t hang over the ‘Canes program all season should it???
by Mike Zimmer, Buckeye
So a con-man in prison in New Jersey that is responsible for the loss of over $80-million bucks in a $900-million dollar Ponzi scheme is set to reveal all sorts of dirty laundry about the Miami Hurricanes football program in a book…he’s writing…from jail. Apparently scorned after many of the athletes he gave cash and did favors for while they were at ‘The U’ pretty much ignored him and blew him off once they became pros, this dude is about to boo-hoo the truth (http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/29/new-book-to-allege-major-miami-violations-ncaa-on-standby/).
To be honest, this stinks of sour grapes but still, it’s funny and interesting at the same time. While this sad dude in prison is probably full of stories about ‘The U’ from over the past 10-years and all the dirt that is probably there to be heard, the NCAA isn’t likely to take much of it seriously until it sees the light of day…in November. Then, it will be discounted a bit because, well, after all this guy is a crook in prison now right? (http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/felon-who-stole-900m-ready-to-rat-out-the-u-28906)
What is great though is that perhaps this pall is cast over the entire Hurricanes season and it helps them slip up, especially when they come calling to Columbus on September 11th. Maybe some of the dirty hands are still on the team and it will affect their play. The ‘Canes have come a long way repairing their image from the days of Jimmy Johnson and the thug-style in which that zoo operated. Heck, I’d go so far to say that Randy Shannon has actually done a decent job down in Coral Gables. However, this is kind of par for the course for a program you know is always dirty with a capital D.
If this doesn’t give you chills and get your ass ready for THE Ohio State Buckeyes season, well, maybe nothing but a 24-pack of Budweiser whilst tailgating will!!!
Dude looks like a lady. Ohio State O-lineman J.B. Shugarts.
It would seem that a former East German women’s track star is playing Offensive Tackle for the Buckeyes…
J. B. Shugarts better be one heck of a lineman or else the talk of him being “soft” are going to get louder…
Does this mean that the Buckeyes football program is Title IX tight???
by Mike Zimmer, Buckeye
This was a funny note on SportsbyBrooks.com and even though it picks a bit at a player on my beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, it’s still worth noting. I present to you J.B. Shugarts and his, well…not-so-manly look for picture day. Nice barets there buddy. You look like a 17-year old East German women’s track hopeful. (http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/footballs-preseason-always-engenders-curiosity-28822).
Shugarts is 6’7 and right at 300lbs., so I would assume that treading lighting in regards to criticising his look would probably be a good idea. I don’t care if this chick does have a vagina either, as long as she can block and keep Terrelle Pryor upright.
Northern Illinois QB Chandler Harnish (top) leads Northern Illinois while Temple’s Muhammad Wilkerson (#96) anchors Temple’s defense.
Could there be a break out MAC team that crashes the Top 25 this season? My feeling is there are a pair of contenders to do exactly that…
While the overall quality and depth of the conference looks a little weak, the Mid-American Conference could have 4-or-5 teams bowling come the holidays…
Conference Championship Prediction: Northern Illinois over Temple.
by Mike Zimmer, BGSU apologist
For the Mid-American Conference, the coaching carosel is nothing new. However, it was the coaching change that didn’t happen that I think will make this a memorable year in the league and perhaps in college football in general. The fact that Temple’s Al Golden did not leave Philly for greener pastures despite plenty of offer and a bigger pay day somewheres else, makes Temple a possible Top 25 team. No, really.
Meanwhile, recent league stalwart Central Michigan will have to try and re-build with life after Dan LeFevour and yet another coaching change as Butch Jones follows Brian Kelly to Cincinnati and Dan Enos takes over. They’ll have to fend off Northern Illinois who I believe has a shot at a 10-win season and also has a shot at a Top 25 mark with perhaps a pair of Big Ten upsets in the process.
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Former Buckeye defensive stalwart returning to the NFL after having retired one-season into his professional career with the Colts…
After mysteriously quitting football, Pitcock admits to depression and anxiety issues in addition to…an addiction to video games???
Trying to catch on with the Seattle Seahawks, it’s good to see Pitcock back in the NFL, but come on man…video games???
by Mike Zimmer, Buckeye, Falcons fan
Addiction to pills…understandable. Addiction to booze or blow…I get it. Addiction to banging hookers, staying in-doors watching porn all day or playing on-line poker? Yeah, I’ll go along with it. But addiction to video games? Come on man, that’s a little weak.
I was disappointed with Miami Valley product and former Ohio State Buckeyes stand-out Quinn Pitcock walking away from the game, more particularly the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts without much explanation. However, the guy seemed like he had some issues, maybe he had some demons and he said he didn’t enjoy the game anymore. I can sympathize with a kid who has pushed and pushed hard for something and then getting to the top of the mountain and facing some kind of burn-out. I can’t quite understand it, but I can see where that could be something that someone that ISN’T me could do.
There will be no talk about Six-Packs with St. Tress…
Meanwhile that kind of talk is only amplified when Terrelle Pryor is picked to repeat as Big Ten Offensive POTY…
And…the Big Televentytwelve is discussing a conference championship game for the 2011 season.
by Mike Zimmer, Buckeye
As the Big Ten Media Blitz continues unabated in Chicago, the chatter about the up-coming 2010 season has many ideas floating in the ether. One that’s been bandied about is the fact that the Buckeyes could win or share their 6th-straight Big Ten title if they stay with predictions that have them leading the way this year. Head Coach Jim Tressell wants no chatter about it and doesn’t want to talk about a “6-pack” of championships (http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2010/08/01/tressel-avoiding-big-ten-title-talk.html?sid=101). Perhaps that’s just one way that the Sweater Vest motivates the troops, one year doesn’t mean the next year means anything, just ask that so-called loaded Meatchicken team from back in LLLLLLLLLloyd’s last year.
However, that kind of talk is hard to ignore when the pre-season pick to win the conference has the Buckeyes the odds-on favorite. And, then the Buckeyes talented QB was tabbed as the pre-season favorite to repeat as offensive player of the year (http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080210aab.html).
Much of the other chatter out there revolved around the fact that the Big Televentytwelve will be set to discuss a championship game for 2011 all this year. With the arrival of Nebraska to the conference, the league will re-align and move into divisions and then have their own championship game like all the other big boy conferences, all in the search of more money (http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/Big-Ten-commissioner-says-title-game-likely-to-happen-in-2011-080210.)
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