You can't blame the schedule makers for what seems like a Saturday light on "Big Games". Several games this week pit teams that were preseason favorites against each other, only one or both teams faltered somewhere along the way. So what you have is a weekend of intriguing games with no true marquee games.
Michigan at Wisconsin (12:00pm, ESPN)- Exactly what I'm talking about. This was supposed to decide the Big Ten championship and at least a trip to the Rose Bowl. Instead you have a Michigan trying to make the country forget Appalachian State against a Wisconsin team decimated by injuries.
Wake Forest at Clemson (12:00pm, ESPN2)- If Clemson wins they will play Boston College next week with a berth in the ACC Championship game on the line. Unfortunately Gaines Adams will not be suiting up. Music City Bowl officials along with Josh and I will be scouting the Deacons. Here are highlights from last year's contest.
Arkansas at Tennessee (12:30, Lincoln Financial)- "Poor" Darren McFadden, a Heisman race has opened up for him to take over in the final month and he's playing on "Lincoln Financial". Two more teams on "Music City Bowl Watch".
Illinois at Ohio State (3:30, ABC)- I'm thinking of a phrase that rhymes with "Crap Game". I'm sure ABC's regional map has blacked out this game in the Boston market and will force me to watch...
Florida State at Virginia Tech (3:30, ABC)- Another ACC "Quarterfinal" for if VaTech wins they will play Virginia for the ACC's Coastal Division championship.
Auburn at Georgia (3:30, CBS)- The only matchup between ranked teams this weekend.
Virginia at Miami, FL (7:15, ESPN2)- The final game at the Orange Bowl and quite frankly not enough of a big deal is being made of this. Three of college football's most memorable moments happened here and one of mine.
Tom Osborne going for two unsuccesfully
Doug Flutie's Hail Mary...
and FIU coming into the OB and getting their behind kicked! (volume low)
Its also the only sporting venue where I made out with a random girl, believe it or not. I will miss the Orange Bowl, its a shame Miami sucks so much that one of college football's most storied stadiums is getting its sendoff on ESPN2, not even ESPN1. I just hope the homeowners of Little Havana will be able to make money without football fans parking on their lawns.
Florida at South Carolina (7:45, ESPN)- Anytime the "Ol' Ball Coach" plays the Gators its an event.
Kansas at Oklahoma State (8:00, ESPN)- Its been fun debating Kansas and all, but I mean really. The best is ABC in the ads for this game shows Mark Mangino with the caption "Rising Coaching Star Lives Here"...what exactly do they mean by "Rising"? I prefer "The Biggest Winner".
USC at California (8:00, ABC)- This game was also supposed to be for a trip to the Rose Bowl and Desean Jackson's showcase before the NFL Draft. Now it might be for a trip to the Holiday Bowl. The lack of importance in this game and John David Booty back at QB makes me think USC should win now even though I predicted the opposite back in August.
Showing posts with label What I'm Watching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label What I'm Watching. Show all posts
Friday, November 9, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
What I'm Watching: Week 8
12:30pm Tennessee at Alabama (Lincoln Financial)-The game that is ALWAYS played on "The Third Saturday in October". I don't get Raycom or Lincoln Financial or whatever but I wish I did as knowing no matter what year it is, no matter what the sports or political landscape, this game is always played on the Third Saturday in October is one of those cool traditions that makes college football what it is.
3:30pm Miami at Florida State (ABC Regional) or USC at Notre Dame (NBC)- Depending on which no longer relevant rivalry is closer or shows any kind of offensive competence. I'd watch Florida-Kentucky but with no Noah, Horford, or Brewer on the other side Gillespe's squad should roll.
7:00pm Cleveland at Boston (Fox)- I'm writing this during the 8th inning of Game 5. Hopefully I won't regret that.
9:00pm Auburn at LSU (ESPN)- Assuming the Red Sox game doesn't go until 1:30am this 9pm game should be a solid nightcap
3:30pm Miami at Florida State (ABC Regional) or USC at Notre Dame (NBC)- Depending on which no longer relevant rivalry is closer or shows any kind of offensive competence. I'd watch Florida-Kentucky but with no Noah, Horford, or Brewer on the other side Gillespe's squad should roll.
7:00pm Cleveland at Boston (Fox)- I'm writing this during the 8th inning of Game 5. Hopefully I won't regret that.
9:00pm Auburn at LSU (ESPN)- Assuming the Red Sox game doesn't go until 1:30am this 9pm game should be a solid nightcap
Thursday, September 27, 2007
What I'm Watching: Week 5
12:00pm LSU vs. Tulane (ESPN2) - It's always good to watch the best teams in the country play, even if the games are only interesting for a half, or a quarter, or a half of a quarter. I won't be watching Notre Dame because they suck and I don't care about teams that suck.
1:38pm Oklahoma vs. Colorado (FSN) - Should be starting right around the time the LSU game turns into a blowout. Right now Oklahoma is the third ranked team in the nation. They should beat Colorado, even on the road which would set up a great matchup next week against Texas.
3:30pm California vs. Oregon (ABC) - You think the Pac-10 is weak? The winner of this game becomes poised for a huge game against USC. That's the good thing about the Pac-10, everyone plays everyone else. Dennis Dixon vs. DeSean Jackson should be exciting to watch. The over/under on this game is 72. I expect at least 80.
8:00pm USC vs. Washington (ABC) - I chose this one over Auburn/Florida but because of remote controls you don't have to. What an early season schedule for Washington, before October 1st they'll have played Syracuse, The Ohio State, Boise State (Derek's 3 favorite teams) and now USC. As impressive as Jake Locker is I'd be shocked if the Huskies stayed within 20 points of the Trojans.
1:38pm Oklahoma vs. Colorado (FSN) - Should be starting right around the time the LSU game turns into a blowout. Right now Oklahoma is the third ranked team in the nation. They should beat Colorado, even on the road which would set up a great matchup next week against Texas.
3:30pm California vs. Oregon (ABC) - You think the Pac-10 is weak? The winner of this game becomes poised for a huge game against USC. That's the good thing about the Pac-10, everyone plays everyone else. Dennis Dixon vs. DeSean Jackson should be exciting to watch. The over/under on this game is 72. I expect at least 80.
8:00pm USC vs. Washington (ABC) - I chose this one over Auburn/Florida but because of remote controls you don't have to. What an early season schedule for Washington, before October 1st they'll have played Syracuse, The Ohio State, Boise State (Derek's 3 favorite teams) and now USC. As impressive as Jake Locker is I'd be shocked if the Huskies stayed within 20 points of the Trojans.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
What I'm Watching (or Listening to): Week 4
(I apologize Thursday's "Pumpin for Thursday" didn't get posted, but if you bet off of it, there's no need for me to apologize, I had Texas ATM and the Under) onto Saturday...
12:00pm Syracuse vs. Louisville (Sirius 126)- I really hope someday I have my son on my knee telling him about the days Syracuse was a 36.5 point underdog and NOT on free television and his eyes will open wide in disbelief, I hope. Florida International isn't even a 36.5 point underdog this week.
3:30pm South Carolina vs. LSU (CBS)- Steve Spurrier against arguably the best team in the country easily trumps the "Winged Helmet" vs. the "White Helmet" on ABC. LSU has yet another chance to make a case for being the best team in America against a quality opponent.
8:00 Iowa at Wisconsin (ABC)- Nobody knows how good this Wisconsin team really is especially when they let The Citadel hang with them for three quarters, if Penn State beats Michigan, then the Big Ten is a three team race between Penn State, Wisconsin, and Ohio State.
10:28 Washington vs. UCLA (FSN)- Its like the Super Bowl except this time the black head coach that loses this game spends the rest of the season on the Hot Seat.
12:00pm Syracuse vs. Louisville (Sirius 126)- I really hope someday I have my son on my knee telling him about the days Syracuse was a 36.5 point underdog and NOT on free television and his eyes will open wide in disbelief, I hope. Florida International isn't even a 36.5 point underdog this week.
3:30pm South Carolina vs. LSU (CBS)- Steve Spurrier against arguably the best team in the country easily trumps the "Winged Helmet" vs. the "White Helmet" on ABC. LSU has yet another chance to make a case for being the best team in America against a quality opponent.
8:00 Iowa at Wisconsin (ABC)- Nobody knows how good this Wisconsin team really is especially when they let The Citadel hang with them for three quarters, if Penn State beats Michigan, then the Big Ten is a three team race between Penn State, Wisconsin, and Ohio State.
10:28 Washington vs. UCLA (FSN)- Its like the Super Bowl except this time the black head coach that loses this game spends the rest of the season on the Hot Seat.
Friday, September 14, 2007
What I'm Watching: Week 3
12:00 (Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State, Illinois vs. Syracuse, Virginia vs. North Carolina)- On second thought, a good time to go to the gym, do a good husbandly deed or sleep in to recover from a hangover.
3:30 Ohio State vs. Washington (ESPN)- Washington has looked impressive in wins over Syracuse and Boise State, but this is their biggest test. However, its also Ohio States. I have no idea how this one is going to go when it first looked like a chance for the Buckeyes and their fans to enjoy Seattle. Besides isn't Florida vs. Tennessee already a foregone conclusion and just be happy either Michigan or Notre Dame will have three losses before the end of Rosh Hashanah, you don't have to watch the game to find out which one.
8:00 Boston College vs. Georgia Tech (ESPN2)- The ACC Championship in September. While USC-Nebraska is the sexier matchup. This game should be the better of those two.
10:00 Florida State vs. Colorado (ESPN)- Two schools who rarely meet in the regular season. Two student bodies who rarely go to class. This game is best viewed drunk.
3:30 Ohio State vs. Washington (ESPN)- Washington has looked impressive in wins over Syracuse and Boise State, but this is their biggest test. However, its also Ohio States. I have no idea how this one is going to go when it first looked like a chance for the Buckeyes and their fans to enjoy Seattle. Besides isn't Florida vs. Tennessee already a foregone conclusion and just be happy either Michigan or Notre Dame will have three losses before the end of Rosh Hashanah, you don't have to watch the game to find out which one.
8:00 Boston College vs. Georgia Tech (ESPN2)- The ACC Championship in September. While USC-Nebraska is the sexier matchup. This game should be the better of those two.
10:00 Florida State vs. Colorado (ESPN)- Two schools who rarely meet in the regular season. Two student bodies who rarely go to class. This game is best viewed drunk.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
What I'm Watching: Week 2
12:00 Miami (FL) vs. Oklahoma (ABC)- A rematch of what felt like every Orange Bowl in the 80's. It was a little bullshit Miami got to play for the National Championship on their home field so many times. Expect OU to extract revenge. Where are Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson? Well actually they're on Fox Pregame tomorrow.
2:30 North Carolina State vs. Boston College (ESPN 2)- In Boston, Tom O'Brien is a college football Johnny Damon. Which means everyone in the city read about his departure in the agate of the Boston Globe thought "what an asshole" then went back to watching Red Sox Extra Innings Extra Extra three hours after the game is over. For those in Boston who give a shit, the Eagles should light up their old coach's new team.
6:00 Notre Dame vs. Penn State (ESPN)- Now THIS is an old school college football game that will take us in the Northeast back to a point when most of our programs were relevant. Unfortunately this year at least, Notre Dame isn't. Penn State should win by a significant margin.
9:15 Virginia Tech vs. LSU (ESPN)- A 9:15 start time so I can watch this whole game with a Red Bull Vodka in my hand in the presence of horny single women...brilliant! Make this a tradition. Games that get done at 10:30 give me too much time I have to pay attention to my friends. This should be a defensive quagmire as both defenses are miles ahead of the offenses.
2:30 North Carolina State vs. Boston College (ESPN 2)- In Boston, Tom O'Brien is a college football Johnny Damon. Which means everyone in the city read about his departure in the agate of the Boston Globe thought "what an asshole" then went back to watching Red Sox Extra Innings Extra Extra three hours after the game is over. For those in Boston who give a shit, the Eagles should light up their old coach's new team.
6:00 Notre Dame vs. Penn State (ESPN)- Now THIS is an old school college football game that will take us in the Northeast back to a point when most of our programs were relevant. Unfortunately this year at least, Notre Dame isn't. Penn State should win by a significant margin.
9:15 Virginia Tech vs. LSU (ESPN)- A 9:15 start time so I can watch this whole game with a Red Bull Vodka in my hand in the presence of horny single women...brilliant! Make this a tradition. Games that get done at 10:30 give me too much time I have to pay attention to my friends. This should be a defensive quagmire as both defenses are miles ahead of the offenses.
Friday, August 31, 2007
What I'm (or would be) Watching
Every Saturday I'll post here the games I plan to watch all day.
This weekend is my Fantasy Football Draft so I will be on the road much of the day. But if I were on my ass in front of the television here is what I'd be watching.
12:00 East Carolina vs. Virginia Tech (ESPN)- Go Hokies! Seriously. If one needs a reminder of the importance of college athletics to a university, tune in to see Blacksburg start to heel on the gridiron. No win will bring any of the victims back but a college and a community will cheer for a change.
3:30 Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame (NDBC)- And the Irish starter is...(drum roll) PRESSURED! early and often. The premiere of the Tashard Choice show.
8:00 Tennessee vs. California (ABC)- The one game Pac 10-SEC Challenge. If a pinky is serious, Erik Ainge or any self respecting man isn't going to admit it. I think we'll see our first Desean Jackson punt return TD tonight as well.
10:15 (after Tenn-Cal) Idaho vs. Southern California (FSN)- To see if Idaho is still on the field or if their coach pulled them off at the request of their parents.
This weekend is my Fantasy Football Draft so I will be on the road much of the day. But if I were on my ass in front of the television here is what I'd be watching.
12:00 East Carolina vs. Virginia Tech (ESPN)- Go Hokies! Seriously. If one needs a reminder of the importance of college athletics to a university, tune in to see Blacksburg start to heel on the gridiron. No win will bring any of the victims back but a college and a community will cheer for a change.
3:30 Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame (NDBC)- And the Irish starter is...(drum roll) PRESSURED! early and often. The premiere of the Tashard Choice show.
8:00 Tennessee vs. California (ABC)- The one game Pac 10-SEC Challenge. If a pinky is serious, Erik Ainge or any self respecting man isn't going to admit it. I think we'll see our first Desean Jackson punt return TD tonight as well.
10:15 (after Tenn-Cal) Idaho vs. Southern California (FSN)- To see if Idaho is still on the field or if their coach pulled them off at the request of their parents.
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