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Some thoughts on Week O in college football....

- Solid game in Dublin. Two good Big12 in Iowa St and Kansas St played a competitive game and they fought.... but not as well as Avery Johnson's father and brother.

They really became the fighting Irish. That should be an awkward flight home for that family. The scene involving Morris Day in 'Purple Rain' comes to mind (you know, after the 'Kid's father trips out)

- Saw another punt fielded (and fumbled) inside the 10 by Dylan Edwards in the beginning of that game. That seems to happen a lot more nowadays. Are guys now given the green light to do this? It's used to be taboo for returners

- Kansas looked good and Jalon Daniels looked like the '23 healthy version of himself. Very fun offense to watch. Guys like Leshon Williams and Cam Pickett bring some real speed to the Jayhawks offense. KU's new stadium, 'the Booth' looks great.

- Stanford... yeah. If Miami even plays them close at the Hard Rock...
 
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Formal motion to stop putting good teams in Dublin. It’s cool, but the weather sucks and the field sucks. The game had some Week 0 sloppiness too that was independent of the conditions, but that’s two of the ~four best teams in the Big 12. Put games that big stateside.

I understand it was probably scheduled a long time ago. My point remains. If they want a Dublin game, Boston College against Northwestern would be fine.
 
Eeh, in actuality when the Northern Europeans actually see American football that actually love it. I was around back at the hotel ( Near Prada hotel, just giving place). from being around a Swedish couple back of the hotel after the 2013 Gator game at Miami. And that game people barely scored! They loved the energy and contact.

Football is It's exciting and the second half of that game with Iowa State and Kansas State actually had some good f****** catches.

That was the best game of the weekend besides the Rainbow warriors coming back and beating f****** Stanford in, now in the ACC.
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
Formal motion to stop putting good teams in Dublin. It’s cool, but the weather sucks and the field sucks. The game had some Week 0 sloppiness too that was independent of the conditions, but that’s two of the ~four best teams in the Big 12. Put games that big stateside.

I understand it was probably scheduled a long time ago. My point remains. If they want a Dublin game, Boston College against Northwestern would be fine.
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The only CFB teams that should ever play in Dublin Ireland, are Notre Dame, Boston College, Navy & Cheatagain.
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
Formal motion to stop putting good teams in Dublin. It’s cool, but the weather sucks and the field sucks. The game had some Week 0 sloppiness too that was independent of the conditions, but that’s two of the ~four best teams in the Big 12. Put games that big stateside.

I understand it was probably scheduled a long time ago. My point remains. If they want a Dublin game, Boston College against Northwestern would be fine.
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The field was rugby sloppy. US futböl isn't accustomed to playing on that type of surface anymore.

#****ButkusConditions
#ItsATVStudioGameNow
 
k9cane said:
Some thoughts on Week O in college football....

- Solid game in Dublin. Two good Big12 in Iowa St and Kansas St played a competitive game and they fought.... but not as well as Avery Johnson's father and brother.

They really became the fighting Irish. That should be an awkward flight home for that family. The scene involving Morris Day in 'Purple Rain' comes to mind (you know, after the 'Kid's father trips out)

- Saw another punt fielded (and fumbled) inside the 10 by Dylan Edwards in the beginning of that game. That seems to happen a lot more nowadays. Are guys now given the green light to do this? It's used to be taboo for returners

- Kansas looked good and Jalon Daniels looked like the '23 healthy version of himself. Very fun offense to watch. Guys like Leshon Williams and Cam Pickett bring some real speed to the Jayhawks offense. KU's new stadium, 'the Booth' looks great.

- Stanford... yeah. If Miami even plays them close at the Hard Rock...
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The fighting comments are outstanding… “they really became the Fighting Irish”? 😂 😂 😂
 
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Kansas offense didn’t show anything to me. Daniel’s two of three passing TD’s came on little 5 yard RPO’s to the flat. They finished strong last year but I’m no way sold on them moving forward. I still think Utah is the team to watch in the Big12. Hopefully GT puts a whooping on Colorado in week 1.

Also why put week O instead of week 0?
 
Hufftwoseven said:
Kansas offense didn’t show anything to me. Daniel’s two of three passing TD’s came on little 5 yard RPO’s to the flat. They finished strong last year but I’m no way sold on them moving forward. I still think Utah is the team to watch in the Big12. Hopefully GT puts a whooping on Colorado in week 1.

Also why put week O instead of week 0?
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well, what else do you want them to run from the 5? A flea-flicker? I'd guess a large majority of college programs probably run this type of concept or a just a run. This game isn't THAT complicated
 
k9cane said:
well, what else do you want them to run from the 5? A flea-flicker? I'd guess a large majority of college programs probably run this type of concept or a just a run. This game isn't THAT complicated
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I’m saying his problem has always been reading a field on a normal drop back. The coach is good at scheming it up but Daniels is still what he is imo. Just giving my opinion that week 0 vs Fresno St didn’t move the needle for me
 
Hufftwoseven said:
I’m saying his problem has always been reading a field on a normal drop back. The coach is good at scheming it up but Daniels is still what he is imo. Just giving my opinion that week 0 vs Fresno St didn’t move the needle for me
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So Daniels is like 99-percent of modern day quarterbacks? He might be. But he also has been very good when healthy. Both can be true
 
k9cane said:
So Daniels is like 99-percent of modern day quarterbacks? He might be. But he also has been very good when healthy. Both can be true
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Yeah we’ll see. I’m excited to keep up with the Big12. I have a feeling it’s going to like coastal chaos
 
I was reading how the Kansas football stadium redevelopment when finished is gonna end up costing them $800 million.

They definitely want to be in the Big Ten very badly lol
 
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OrangeBowlMagic said:
Formal motion to stop putting good teams in Dublin. It’s cool, but the weather sucks and the field sucks. The game had some Week 0 sloppiness too that was independent of the conditions, but that’s two of the ~four best teams in the Big 12. Put games that big stateside.

I understand it was probably scheduled a long time ago. My point remains. If they want a Dublin game, Boston College against Northwestern would be fine.
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Or GaTech and FSU.
 
caneaddict said:
not gonna lie the whole frank reich thing has me nervous

cant wait to see that game recapped 100 times during the coverage
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Another 31 point comeback against our Canes?
We will see highlights of this leading to game like we see all the time with Flutie Everytime we play BC.
 
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