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Thank you for reading my threads. This is the eighth week of college football and entitled "Perseverance."
Introduction
Look up "perseverance" in the dictionary. The general definition would state that it is about the ability to outlast an opposing force and show great endurance in picking up a victory. Those who persevere in the face od danger and in pressure situations are those more likely to win games than those who simply give in to pressure and fall apart. Some teams simply don't know what losing feels like, at least not this season. Perseverance is what allows teams to carry the winning character and show absolute bravery and determination. Those who persevere will be winners, even if the game's final score isn't in that team's favor.
Last Week
* The Shot Heard 'Round America
4th and 2... Kentucky makes a defensive stand... and the Wildcats have stunned the #1 team in the nation! Robert Smith of "College Football Live" on the ESPN networks say that this upset isn't like Michigan and Appalachian State. I agree. This was a stunning upset, but nowhere near the magnitude of that dark day in Ann Arbor. Andre' Woodson and his boys got it done in a pressure situation against a hardened LSU squad.
* Basketball Powers Emerging
This is a weird season. I know I've made knocks about basketball schools in college football, but as long as a basketball power can excel on the gridiron, I still got plenty of love if you can still win. Kentucky's one of the best in hoops, and their win over a tough LSU team proved that football teams of basketball powers can be just as dominant as their hardwood counterparts. Biggest surprise is Kansas. That's right. Pathetic no more. So not only is Kentucky emerging, now Kansas is emerging. The Jayhawks now have something to be proud of besides action at Allen Fieldhouse. Connecticut lost a close one at Virginia. It's a screwy season, but some of these basketball schools are really getting it done.
* Sunshine State Sees South Florida as a True Power
South Florida is no basketball power (they stink in men's hoops. Worst in Big East basketball behind maybe DePaul). Mark May of ESPN had South Florida as #1 over Ohio State. What's the best team in the state of Florida this season? People from Tampa will say South Florida. Most others will range between Florida and Florida State. Let's think about the ones who are sold on South Florida. The Bulls only been in the business for about 11 years. In my view, South Florida is turning out to be the football version of the 2005 George Mason Patriots in respects of a young team getting it done.
* The Biggest Loser- California
I would never say California's overrated. I'm still puzzled about why California didn't call a timeout as they got the field goal team out. It was a breakdown that ended up on California basically upsetting themselves. It was a bonehead way to lose a game.
BCS Standings (First Time All Season)
visit this link for the all polls: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/polls;_ylt=AoT0xDsjlaoluFRtRMEzawwcvrYF
01- Ohio State
02 - South Florida
03 - Boston College
04 - Oklahoma
05 - Louisiana State[COLOR]
06 - South Carolina
07 - Kentucky
08 - Arizona State
09 - West Virginia
10 - Oregon
11 - Virginia Tech
12 - California
13 - Kansas
14 - Southern California
15 - Florida
16 - Missouri
17 - Auburn
18 - Hawaii/Hawai'i
19 - Virginia
20 - Georgia
21 - Tennessee
22 - Texas
23 - Cincinnatti
24 - Texas Tech
25 - Michigan
I have some games to share with you. Perhaps I could be of entertainment for you all.
--- Division 1: Bowl Subdivision Scores ---
The Wild, Wild, WAC Makes Ready for a True Shootout
* Nevada {Wolfpack} at Boise State {Broncos}
This game was an offensive shootout with plenty of live rounds being fired in this one. But in the end, the Boise State Broncos won by 2 in a "defense is overrated" game against the Nevada Wolfpack. (69-67, 4OT; BOISE STATE)
(no FCS games reported - action on Thursday and Saturday)
--- Division 2 Scores ---
Lexington, Kentucky is still hung over from partying over their upset of LSU. So let's go north of Lexington to Frankfort for this Division 2 match. We go from a team who picked up a big win to a team simply looking for another win.
NOTE: I was going to show you who won the game between the Tigers of Benedict College playing at the Thorobreds of Kentucky State University. Unfortunately, there was no report of who won at the time I checked my sources. I will update this score when I'm able to see some results. I am sorry.
(no Division 3 games reported - action begins this Friday)
--- NFL Focus ---
Jacksonville Looks to Bring Down the Texans
* Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars
After a while, I stopped watching this game since some terrible officiating was made as the Texans suffered their biggest loss of the season. I was personally upset when Jacksonville kept pounding the ball at the Texans. The interception Houston challenged ended up going into Jacksonville's favor. Then as I heard some radio coverage of the game on 610 AM in Houston, they scored another touchdown. Houston failed to get it into the endzone. That is, until they got a consolation touchdown plus a 2-point conversion. Afterwards, I didn't care much for this game. I didn't like the tactics. I didn't like the officiating. I didn't like Houston being treated like a voodoo doll by Jacksonville, but I admit those were effective. I just wished things could have gone better our way. I'm a Texans fan, but this was terrible. Damn it to Hell. Texans can't wait for December 30th when they hope to beat them SO bad when the game is at Reliant Stadium. (37-17; JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS)
Duel in Dallas as Two 5-0 Teams Clash
* New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys
So let's see if another Texas team doesn't get shafted. It's Brady vs. Romo. The Patriots remained perfect on the year. So that means that BOTH of Texas' NFL teams lost this week. The Cowboys had answers, but couldn't top the boys from the Boston area. (48-27; New England Patriots)
St. Louis Seeks First Win as They Travel to Baltimore
* St. Louis Rams at Baltimore Ravens
The St. Louis Rams are 0-5 as they meet Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium. St. Louis failed to find the endzone as Baltimore blew out St. Louis like it was child's play. (22-3; BALTIMORE RAVENS)
Tennessee is Ready to Slap Around Tampa Bay Some
* Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee were slapping them around, but Tampa Bay's Buccaneers got the last laugh. And you know what they say about the one who laughs last... (13-10; TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS)
The Winless Bowl... One Will Finally Win
* New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks
Both teams have fallen pretty far, but the New Orleans Saints leave the Pacific Northwest as they took out Seattle's Seahawks. (28-17; New Orleans Saints)
Brett Favre Gets Another Record... One I'm Sure He'd Love NOT to Get
* Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers
Brett Favre was picked twice and broke the all-time record for most times picked off in a career. His Packers still got the win over the Redskins. (17-14; GREEN BAY PACKERS)
Monday Night Match: New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons
No extras today. Action will resume this Wednesday. Feel free to use this thread to talk about last week or what you're expecting this week. Welcome to a new week.
FUTURE NOTE: I have to attend my brother's wedding on the week of November 17th. I may be unable to share scores from that Saturday. Or what I may do is just briefly touch up on games played that day in all four divisions of NCAA football.
Introduction
Look up "perseverance" in the dictionary. The general definition would state that it is about the ability to outlast an opposing force and show great endurance in picking up a victory. Those who persevere in the face od danger and in pressure situations are those more likely to win games than those who simply give in to pressure and fall apart. Some teams simply don't know what losing feels like, at least not this season. Perseverance is what allows teams to carry the winning character and show absolute bravery and determination. Those who persevere will be winners, even if the game's final score isn't in that team's favor.
Last Week
* The Shot Heard 'Round America
4th and 2... Kentucky makes a defensive stand... and the Wildcats have stunned the #1 team in the nation! Robert Smith of "College Football Live" on the ESPN networks say that this upset isn't like Michigan and Appalachian State. I agree. This was a stunning upset, but nowhere near the magnitude of that dark day in Ann Arbor. Andre' Woodson and his boys got it done in a pressure situation against a hardened LSU squad.
* Basketball Powers Emerging
This is a weird season. I know I've made knocks about basketball schools in college football, but as long as a basketball power can excel on the gridiron, I still got plenty of love if you can still win. Kentucky's one of the best in hoops, and their win over a tough LSU team proved that football teams of basketball powers can be just as dominant as their hardwood counterparts. Biggest surprise is Kansas. That's right. Pathetic no more. So not only is Kentucky emerging, now Kansas is emerging. The Jayhawks now have something to be proud of besides action at Allen Fieldhouse. Connecticut lost a close one at Virginia. It's a screwy season, but some of these basketball schools are really getting it done.
* Sunshine State Sees South Florida as a True Power
South Florida is no basketball power (they stink in men's hoops. Worst in Big East basketball behind maybe DePaul). Mark May of ESPN had South Florida as #1 over Ohio State. What's the best team in the state of Florida this season? People from Tampa will say South Florida. Most others will range between Florida and Florida State. Let's think about the ones who are sold on South Florida. The Bulls only been in the business for about 11 years. In my view, South Florida is turning out to be the football version of the 2005 George Mason Patriots in respects of a young team getting it done.
* The Biggest Loser- California
I would never say California's overrated. I'm still puzzled about why California didn't call a timeout as they got the field goal team out. It was a breakdown that ended up on California basically upsetting themselves. It was a bonehead way to lose a game.
BCS Standings (First Time All Season)
visit this link for the all polls: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/polls;_ylt=AoT0xDsjlaoluFRtRMEzawwcvrYF
01- Ohio State
02 - South Florida
03 - Boston College
04 - Oklahoma
05 - Louisiana State[COLOR]
06 - South Carolina
07 - Kentucky
08 - Arizona State
09 - West Virginia
10 - Oregon
11 - Virginia Tech
12 - California
13 - Kansas
14 - Southern California
15 - Florida
16 - Missouri
17 - Auburn
18 - Hawaii/Hawai'i
19 - Virginia
20 - Georgia
21 - Tennessee
22 - Texas
23 - Cincinnatti
24 - Texas Tech
25 - Michigan
I have some games to share with you. Perhaps I could be of entertainment for you all.
--- Division 1: Bowl Subdivision Scores ---
The Wild, Wild, WAC Makes Ready for a True Shootout
* Nevada {Wolfpack} at Boise State {Broncos}
This game was an offensive shootout with plenty of live rounds being fired in this one. But in the end, the Boise State Broncos won by 2 in a "defense is overrated" game against the Nevada Wolfpack. (69-67, 4OT; BOISE STATE)
(no FCS games reported - action on Thursday and Saturday)
--- Division 2 Scores ---
Lexington, Kentucky is still hung over from partying over their upset of LSU. So let's go north of Lexington to Frankfort for this Division 2 match. We go from a team who picked up a big win to a team simply looking for another win.
NOTE: I was going to show you who won the game between the Tigers of Benedict College playing at the Thorobreds of Kentucky State University. Unfortunately, there was no report of who won at the time I checked my sources. I will update this score when I'm able to see some results. I am sorry.
(no Division 3 games reported - action begins this Friday)
--- NFL Focus ---
Jacksonville Looks to Bring Down the Texans
* Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars
After a while, I stopped watching this game since some terrible officiating was made as the Texans suffered their biggest loss of the season. I was personally upset when Jacksonville kept pounding the ball at the Texans. The interception Houston challenged ended up going into Jacksonville's favor. Then as I heard some radio coverage of the game on 610 AM in Houston, they scored another touchdown. Houston failed to get it into the endzone. That is, until they got a consolation touchdown plus a 2-point conversion. Afterwards, I didn't care much for this game. I didn't like the tactics. I didn't like the officiating. I didn't like Houston being treated like a voodoo doll by Jacksonville, but I admit those were effective. I just wished things could have gone better our way. I'm a Texans fan, but this was terrible. Damn it to Hell. Texans can't wait for December 30th when they hope to beat them SO bad when the game is at Reliant Stadium. (37-17; JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS)
Duel in Dallas as Two 5-0 Teams Clash
* New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys
So let's see if another Texas team doesn't get shafted. It's Brady vs. Romo. The Patriots remained perfect on the year. So that means that BOTH of Texas' NFL teams lost this week. The Cowboys had answers, but couldn't top the boys from the Boston area. (48-27; New England Patriots)
St. Louis Seeks First Win as They Travel to Baltimore
* St. Louis Rams at Baltimore Ravens
The St. Louis Rams are 0-5 as they meet Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium. St. Louis failed to find the endzone as Baltimore blew out St. Louis like it was child's play. (22-3; BALTIMORE RAVENS)
Tennessee is Ready to Slap Around Tampa Bay Some
* Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee were slapping them around, but Tampa Bay's Buccaneers got the last laugh. And you know what they say about the one who laughs last... (13-10; TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS)
The Winless Bowl... One Will Finally Win
* New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks
Both teams have fallen pretty far, but the New Orleans Saints leave the Pacific Northwest as they took out Seattle's Seahawks. (28-17; New Orleans Saints)
Brett Favre Gets Another Record... One I'm Sure He'd Love NOT to Get
* Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers
Brett Favre was picked twice and broke the all-time record for most times picked off in a career. His Packers still got the win over the Redskins. (17-14; GREEN BAY PACKERS)
Monday Night Match: New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons
No extras today. Action will resume this Wednesday. Feel free to use this thread to talk about last week or what you're expecting this week. Welcome to a new week.
FUTURE NOTE: I have to attend my brother's wedding on the week of November 17th. I may be unable to share scores from that Saturday. Or what I may do is just briefly touch up on games played that day in all four divisions of NCAA football.
demo tonight and then Kentucky football tomorrow. AAAAAAGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
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