Rivalry Day, aka "Got to find some other hobbies" day is here; and more
Rivalry Day reminds us that many people need to get a whole lot more things than sports and logos in their lives, but let’s go to straight to the quick-hitters.
Ohio State at Michigan: The most overrated head coach in college football can’t beat his rivals. Buckeyes eyeing outside shot at playoff. Buckeys 31-28.
Florida State at Florida: Welcome to the “We Suck Less Bowl.” It’s really hard to figure out who sucks less right now, and it’s stunning on both sides. Seminoles, um, just Seminoles.
Louisville at Kentucky: Yet another year of “no, really, this is a different Kentucky team.” Cats are 7-3 and can you name a nice win? Actually, research – look it up – shows nice wins over South Carolina and Missouri. Who knew Missouri would be a nice win this year? Kentucky 34-30.
Alabama at Auburn: Been analyzed enough. It’s all about which Auburn appears, the one against Georgia or LSU. Guessing it’s closer to the latter. Auburn 27-25.
Vandy at Tennessee: A version of FSU-Florida. Tickets available. Job available. Vols 31-30.
Clemson at South Carolina: Nothing overly funky about this one. Expect ejections. South Carolina’s pretty decent, probably not decent enough. And there’s that feeling that Clemson puts it together. Hmmm. Clemson 28-20.
Washington State at Washington: Mike Leach wins the press conference, Chris Petersen wins he game. Washington 37-29.
Georgia at Georgia Tech: The Tech offense, when on, can wear down a defense, and that can happen here. Georgia defenders will have to do things different, and frustration adds to wearing down. Can’t figure out Georgia’s offensive plan, still, and let’s remember that before Duke, Tech was a really good team with a so-so record. Still is.
Nevertheless, Georgia 31-20.
Loughdmouthings
It’s not the government that screws things up, it’s people in charge. Your boss. Titleholders. Decision-makers.
On that note:
Dear Arkansas administrators, may you all be fired in your living room on Christmas or your grandchild’s or grandma’s birthday.
OK, wait, you did not inform Bret Bielema on the field that he was fired. Ya know what? It wouldn’t have been surprising. That’s disappointing.
Sports doesn’t mean excuse a lack of class. And we’ll have somebody fired before leaving the field before you know it. ...
Was really, really, really hoping for a Jones County-Warner Robins Class 5A semifinal on Friday. Oh my, The Mac would have rivaled any WR-Northside game ... if enough of the home side was filled, which has stunningly been an issue all season. Can’t fill it up.
Opposing side probably would have had more, even without the locals who would be pulling for the Greyhounds. ...
Not sure, but do rivalry bragging rights last all year? 365 days? And beyond.
And are there split families? Is this game more meaningful than all the others, and if you can’t get up for this one ... ?
TV is telling me that. All morning long.
Again. For the 63rd straight year, like it’s breaking news. The consistency of creatively challenged redundancy remains astounding from the Tvcomtwits on all levels. ...
Ohio State, why change uniforms at all, but why for Michigan? Why do you want to look like Eastern Michigan or something?
One day, media folks will realize the absurdity of empty stadium pictures on game day. One day. I hope to be alive for it. ...
Looking to see what poor TV audience got stuck today with Carter Blackburn, Rick Neuheisel and Aaron Taylor, and lucky Saturday viewers, they had Missouri-Arkansas on Friday. ...
From Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times:
“Some unhappy Tennessee football fans (employed) an “Empty Neyland” campaign in hopes that a bunch of no-shows will get Butch Jones fired.
“Hey, if empty seats at home was all it took, the Chargers would be changing head coaches every other week.”