College Football - Week of Nov. 7th

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Colorado RB Darrell Scott - the #2 rated HS prospect in 2008 (behind Terrelle Pryor) - has left Colorado and is trying to transfer to UCLA.

 

No idea why Scott was third on the depth chart at Colorado but Scott would be the third guy to transfer from Colorado to UCLA in the past 1.5 years. Hawkins is gone after this season, isn't he? Seems like Colorado is a mess.

 

I have no idea why Scott chose Colorado to begin with. On signing day it was between them and Texas, but he went with Colorado because his cousin (I think) is playing with them right now.

 

It's his uncle, WR Josh Smith. Smith transferred to UCLA over the summer so I guess it's not surprising Scott is following him.

 

I didn't know that either. For the #1 RB that year he might have some sort of attachment/social issues. He certainly didn't go into Colorado and make the impression that he should have or could have made.

[hawkeyecub]

Uh oh

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/featured/11335/index.htm

 

sorry about your loss to Northwestern

I would say there's no way they could lose to Northwestern, but the Cats beat IU...

And we've had Iowa's number the past few years.

 

Iowa has really played down to the level of their competition in a few games this season. Homer prediction: If Kafka and PickManis are healthy, NU will make it interesting.

 

That's not a homer prediction that's a logical prediction.

 

The last 2 weeks I kept thinking "This is the week our offense will put it all together and break out." Still waiting. Hopefully they got the insane turnover game out of their system though.

 

Northwestern has had some fortune against Iowa that hopefully will run out but I'm not sure how that counters with Iowa's luck this year and how all that counters with the SI jinx.

[TruffleShuffle]

is kafka out? if so there's no way that northwestern beats iowa.

[hawkeyecub]

is kafka out? if so there's no way that northwestern beats iowa.

 

No sounds like he's good to go.

[OleMissCub]

nice costume

 

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would be funnier if the press didn't look like a 5 year old boy

[TheVolCub08]

Did not see it posted anywhere, but ESPN reported today that Mickey Andrews is out as Defensive Coordinator at Florida State. Early rumblings I have heard have the current LB coach from Bama (whose name escapes me right now) taking over.

 

We have Kirby Smart, Sal Sunseri and James Willis all working with the LBers. And if it is one of Bama's coaches that will replace Andrews, it won't happen till the offseason (since my guess is Andrews will finish out the season and then retire) and my money is on Kirby Smart being the guy, because he has "it" as a coach. And I must admit, I rather Smart go to FSU then GA anyday of the week.

 

Sunseri is the name I've heard. Don't know if there is anything to it.

 

Also heard that this weekend could be enormous in terms of recruiting for Tennessee. I've heard to watch for two different sets of tandem recruits: Mosely and Dyer out of Arkansas and Lemonier and Calvin Smith from Florida. I've also heard that you can take this to the bank: Jeff Luc is a silent, and Tennessee is the team to beat for Matt Elam, Chris Dunkley, and Christian Jones. Also hearing Kelsey Quarles will be a Vol regardless of his current commitment to SoCar.

 

NOt sure if this will all materialize, but I'm hearing this stuff from very reliable folks. I hope it's true because TN has some work to do to catch Florida, LSU, and Bama in talent level.

[NCCubFan]

I noticed that Duke got three points in this week's USA Today poll. It has to be the first time in years that they've gotten votes other than the traditional 25th place vote Steve Spurrier always used to give them in the preseason poll.

[TheVolCub08]

I noticed that Duke got three points in this week's USA Today poll. It has to be the first time in years that they've gotten votes other than the traditional 25th place vote Steve Spurrier always used to give them in the preseason poll.

 

Coach Cut is doing a heluva job there.

[bcl412]

Uh oh

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/featured/11335/index.htm

 

sorry about your loss to Northwestern

I would say there's no way they could lose to Northwestern, but the Cats beat IU...

And we've had Iowa's number the past few years.

 

Iowa has really played down to the level of their competition in a few games this season. Homer prediction: If Kafka and PickManis are healthy, NU will make it interesting.

 

That's not a homer prediction that's a logical prediction.

 

The last 2 weeks I kept thinking "This is the week our offense will put it all together and break out." Still waiting. Hopefully they got the insane turnover game out of their system though.

 

Northwestern has had some fortune against Iowa that hopefully will run out but I'm not sure how that counters with Iowa's luck this year and how all that counters with the SI jinx.

 

I just want a nice healthy three score win (and not in the way we got it last week).

 

And I haven't shaved since the season started. I think that should counter the SI jinx.).

[Vanilla Ice]

I noticed that Duke got three points in this week's USA Today poll. It has to be the first time in years that they've gotten votes other than the traditional 25th place vote Steve Spurrier always used to give them in the preseason poll.

 

Coach Cut is doing a heluva job there.

Nobody could really ask more of him at this point.

[TheVolCub08]

dew...

 

Watch for Janzen Jackson to be suspended for the Memphis game due to breaking a team rule. You heard it here first.

[RedFlash]

Also heard that this weekend could be enormous in terms of recruiting for Tennessee. I've heard to watch for two different sets of tandem recruits: Mosely and Dyer out of Arkansas and Lemonier and Calvin Smith from Florida. I've also heard that you can take this to the bank: Jeff Luc is a silent, and Tennessee is the team to beat for Matt Elam, Chris Dunkley, and Christian Jones. Also hearing Kelsey Quarles will be a Vol regardless of his current commitment to SoCar.

 

Personally I don't think Luc leaves Florida BUT if Tennesseecould pull Nu'keese out of the state then it is definately a possiblity. IMO, that would be a serious blow to UM because in the last two years he would have lost Trent Richardson, Orson Charles, Nu'keese, maybe Jeff Luc all to conference rivals and all could have come on and help Florida Post-Tebow. Florida won't be short for talent, but these guys could have made impacts for the Gators in 2010. Charles for Hernandez, Richardson for Tebow (physical running aspect), Nu'Keese for Murphy, and Luc for Spikes. So if you can get Luc, that would equal to Bama getting Alfy Hill from North Carolina. And I mean that as a pleasant surprise pickup. But one other thing....you guys are going to land a Bama decommit (that I personally hated to lose) in Jawuan James.

 

All good players, no doubt, but the only guy that I know that had an offer at any point from Bama was Dunkley and then I don't how strong that offer was. I mean Bama landed Malone, Carswell, and White, not to mention we also will be landing Keenan Allen after the LSU game. Would we have taken him...yes, but at this point there is no room for him, and if he lands with you guys (which I expect, BTW) you will be getting yourself a heckuva player. Now only if you get yourself a bonafid QB for next yr... :wink: :D .

 

 

As for Dyer, if you ask the Auburn knuckleheads they will tell you that he is a silent commit to then and has been for months now. Personally Dyer has no intentions of signing with Auburn only because AU OL will get him killed. Which is why I am hoping you guys land him and not Arkansas or Auburn.

[NCCubFan]

I noticed that Duke got three points in this week's USA Today poll. It has to be the first time in years that they've gotten votes other than the traditional 25th place vote Steve Spurrier always used to give them in the preseason poll.

 

Coach Cut is doing a heluva job there.

I think he's ACC Coach of the Year, especially if they make a bowl game (and they're only one win away from eligibility).

[OleMissCub]

I noticed that Duke got three points in this week's USA Today poll. It has to be the first time in years that they've gotten votes other than the traditional 25th place vote Steve Spurrier always used to give them in the preseason poll.

 

Coach Cut is doing a heluva job there.

 

Yeah he is. The old joke was that he relied on having a Manning to succeed wherever he went. I guess that isn't the case anymore.

[Tracer Bullet]

I noticed that Duke got three points in this week's USA Today poll. It has to be the first time in years that they've gotten votes other than the traditional 25th place vote Steve Spurrier always used to give them in the preseason poll.

 

Coach Cut is doing a heluva job there.

 

Yeah he is. The old joke was that he relied on having a Manning to succeed wherever he went. I guess that isn't the case anymore.

 

I wasn't happy when triple bypass caused him to step down at ND. Would have loved to have him back.

[dew1679666265]

dew...

 

Watch for Janzen Jackson to be suspended for the Memphis game due to breaking a team rule. You heard it here first.

 

Aw crap. That sucks.

[dew1679666265]

Now only if you get yourself a bonafid QB for next yr... :wink: :D .

 

He might not be ready to start next year, but we do have Tyler Bray (4 stars on Rivals) committed. He's raw but very talented.

[TruffleShuffle]

alabama could use a bona fide quarterback THIS year.

[Derwood]

I happened to be listening to Columbus sports radio yesterday afternoon and the subject of "do you regret the fact that OSU landed Terrelle Pryor" is already coming up (2/3 of the way through his sophomore year).

[cubweiser03]

I happened to be listening to Columbus sports radio yesterday afternoon and the subject of "do you regret the fact that OSU landed Terrelle Pryor" is already coming up (2/3 of the way through his sophomore year).

The regret should be on Pryors part. OSU offense and coaching staff is not catering to Pyrors strengths, i.e. more zone reads, bubble screens, etc. He'd be a much better qb under a better run spread offense program.

[E.J.]

I happened to be listening to Columbus sports radio yesterday afternoon and the subject of "do you regret the fact that OSU landed Terrelle Pryor" is already coming up (2/3 of the way through his sophomore year).

The regret should be on Pryors part. OSU offense and coaching staff is not catering to Pyrors strengths, i.e. more zone reads, bubble screens, etc. He'd be a much better qb under a better run spread offense program.

 

I don't think that's the whole problem. He doesn't seem like the smartest football player in the world. Got to have intelligence to play QB, and I don't think he's got enough there.

[Flames24Rulz]

I happened to be listening to Columbus sports radio yesterday afternoon and the subject of "do you regret the fact that OSU landed Terrelle Pryor" is already coming up (2/3 of the way through his sophomore year).

The regret should be on Pryors part. OSU offense and coaching staff is not catering to Pyrors strengths, i.e. more zone reads, bubble screens, etc. He'd be a much better qb under a better run spread offense program.

 

I don't think that's the whole problem. He doesn't seem like the smartest football player in the world. Got to have intelligence to play QB, and I don't think he's got enough there.

 

True but he made a bad mistake not going to Michigan and playing to his strengths.

[Derwood]

One caller said Pryor was "an amazing football player from the waist down". The guy should be a WR who sometimes lines up in the Wildcat. He should not be the leader of your offense. If you take away his running game (and he's the team's leading rusher, BTW), and force him to throw, he's toast.

[hawkeyecub]

One caller said Pryor was "an amazing football player from the waist down". The guy should be a WR who sometimes lines up in the Wildcat. He should not be the leader of your offense. If you take away his running game (and he's the team's leading rusher, BTW), and force him to throw, he's toast.

 

Am I the only one who doesn't see this amazing speed he's supposed to have? Everyone claimed he ran a legit, electronically timed 4.4 40 coming out of high school.

 

He's an effective runner for a QB but he's kind of lumbering. I'm not sure he's the athlete he's made out to be.