Break Down Your Team's Schedule and Chances in 2006

I guess it is my duty to break down Florida State.

Lets see....
1 Mon., Sep 4 @Miami (FL) 12:00 PM ET
2 Sat., Sep 9 Troy 12:00 PM ET
3 Sat., Sep 16 Clemson 12:00 PM ET
4 Sat., Sep 23 Rice 12:00 PM ET
6 Thur., Oct 5 @North Carolina State 12:00 PM ET
7 Sat., Oct 14 @Duke 12:00 PM ET
8 Sat., Oct 21 Boston College 12:00 PM ET
9 Sat., Oct 28 @Maryland 12:00 PM ET
10 Sat., Nov 4 Virginia 12:00 PM ET
11 Sat., Nov 11 Wake Forest 12:00 PM ET
12 Sat., Nov 18 Western Michigan 12:00 PM ET
13 Sat., Nov 25 Florida 12:00 PM ET

Key Losses - Ernie Sims, Leon Washington, Antonie Cromartie, AJ Nicholson, Broderick Bunkley, Pat Watkins, Kamerion Wimbley and Willie Reid.

Minor Losses - Fred Rouse, Cornelius Lewis and Kenny O'Neil.

Key Returners - Drew Weatherford, Lorenzo Booker, Antone Smith, Greg Carr, DeCody Fagg, Buster Davis, Tony Carter.

Well the key is we have a qb with experience, two good running backs, two solid wr. Our defense is depleated from last year, but FSU usually is solid even when new waves come in. So I am not too worried about that, Myron Rolle and Lawrence Timmons should be studs this year. If Weatherford can throw less INT's this year along with Booker and Smith actually getting some yards, our offense should move the ball pretty easily. Our schedule sets up nicely this year, with Miami and UF being our hardest games as usual. The FSU-Miami game will be ugly as usual, first game of the season makes no sense if you truely want to see two top teams duke it out. But after UM nothing really jumps out EXCEPT the NC St and Maryland games. Those teams are never spectacular, but are good enough to knock off a top team if they aren't prepared. So I see those as possible trap games. But then its smooth sailing until the big game, FSU-UF. I think that FSU will take it this year, UF doesn't stand out to me, as their offense is difficult and unproven in top conferences. FSU is finally gaining experience with their younger talents and should being to blossom this year. If we can get past UM, I see us playing the Gators with 1 loss, but zero is a high possibility as well. Although our team is still pretty young, we should be a championship contender. Especially with a weak ACC schedule this year. I am sure ton of you will disagree, but hey its always fun to argue over whos team is best and who will beat who. GO NOLES!!!
 
I agree. The Labor Day game needs to go. It's really painful to watch for fans of both teams.


On another note - Jimmy Johnson is apparently helping out the beleagured staff.
The lighter side: Jimmy Johnson recently had UM's football coaching staff visit his home in the Keys for a barbecue/fishing trip and offered to help them in any way he could.
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No matter how good your offense is, your defense will always be at full stride quicker. Its more of a reaction than remembering plays and timing and what not. So of coarse the defenses will be ready, but like you said a strong defense can win you your first few games while your offense trys to click. In this case (FSU vs UM), both have strong defenses every year. So I think this will come down to whichever ugly offense can put something together quicker. Thats how it was last year, and how it will be for every year to come, as long as these teams play early and remain powerhouses.
 
Although, mistakes by QB's have really biten FSU - see the '03 game in the rain in Tally....

Rix threw like 3 picks - and turned Sean Taylor into a Heisman candidate (he had 2 INT"s and a TD and almost had a 3rd).


I think we've got a bit of an advantage because FSU has no clue what we are going to run - with the new staff (esp. on offense).
 
jmh80 said:
Although, mistakes by QB's have really biten FSU - see the '03 game in the rain in Tally....

Rix threw like 3 picks - and turned Sean Taylor into a Heisman candidate (he had 2 INT"s and a TD and almost had a 3rd).


I think we've got a bit of an advantage because FSU has no clue what we are going to run - with the new staff (esp. on offense).
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Yes, FSU QB's since Weinke left have been known for mistakes. It seems to destroy us, losing to average teams when we should be winning. Hopefully a year of experience for Weatherford will help him out. And yeah, very good point with the new staff for UM, it should be interesting to see how this game plays out. I honestly havnt followed UM's off season, so I really don't know what they are going to look like yet.
 
Rogue Drone said:
Yes, with the exception of cornerback, offensive positions have a steeper learning curve than defensive ones.

Which of the two offenses would you two Floridian followers say have more experience going in?
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I havn't followed UM that much this off season, so I am not sure on their projected starting line up yet. Just Kyle Wright, Olsen, and Moore. But, FSU should have a solid offense, since it has many returning starters. Weatherford, Booker, Smith, Carr, Fagg all should be solid out the gate. And it doesnt matter who are TE is since we don't use one in the passing game really. I don't know why, if we would work in it, then Weatherford would have an easier target across the middle. But usually Booker will just flank off to the side or we try to squeeze it into a covered WR. But I think FSU's offense should be a great one this year.
 
Well - both QB's have a year under their belt. You could argue that is worthless the way both played last year....

We've got a ton of RB's. Best one coming off an ACL tear. They have LoBooker - a scatback type.

They lost the bigger hitter at WR - so did we. We are similar in experience I think at WR.

We both lost alot on OL. For us, I think that will be an advantage. We couldn't play nearly as bad on OL as last year. FSU was actually pretty damn good against us last year on OL - so I think that's bad for them. (They had 9 sacks on us but held us to like 1 or 2. We had a good DL - killed Vick late in the year.)

The one position we have a big advantage is Tight End. Greg Olsen is one of the best in the US. I have no clue who FSU has - but it ain't Olsen I can tell ya that.

So - I'd say we've got a bit of an experience edge solely based on TE - the rest of the positions are near deadlocks I think.
Olsen is our playmaker - theirs is Booker I think. Scatbacks don't typically work well against us (Smith is a small guy too). Greg Jones killed us a few years ago.
We have more trouble with the big dudes at RB. So, I think that's an advantage.
 
JMH, I agree with you on just about everything, except Antone Smith is the 2nd back in our two/three back features that FSU has had for the past few years. He is the real deal, could be better than Booker, Washington and Jones. He was a true freshmen last year and did very well when he got to carry the ball. So I think we have a slight edge at RB, due to the fact that I wasnt impressed by Jones last year and Moss is coming off the injury. But your right Olsen is probably the best TE in the nation this year, so you have the edge there. It is still early, but the only good thing about this game is that either can still end up as a top team because the game is played so early.
 
Smith is good.
But - I stand by my statement that scatbacks don't do well.

Look at Greg Jones and the dude from W. Virgina (Quincy Wilson). Contrast that against VTech last year (Humes was banged up).

I think we'll contain Smith's sideline-to-sideline style with our speed.
 
Hmmm.

I guess we'll see in about 2 months.

(I wouldn't agree with our DB's being that good. So, I'm doubtful that their WR's are that good either - based on that rating.)
 
Rogue Drone said:
At this point in time, CFN gives an edge to the offense of FSU with an average rating of 8.25 versus Miami's 7.5 and the experience edge would also go to the Noles.

They give the Nole receivers a 9.5, as good as you can get, and a 9.5 to the DBs of Miami, that should be a good matchup.

CFN is horrible at game predictions against the spread, but there team analysis going in are fairly accurate, it's a good place to learn about teams one is not familiar with.
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Yeah, I dont agree with our wideouts being 9.5. I mean Carr and Fagg are returning, but I wouldn't say they are rated 9.5/10. The UM DBs are usually solid, I love that safety Phillips. He is a beast.
 
I think they are giving us a 9.5 because of the safety's.

We've got 3 very, very, very good ones. Kenny Phillips (yeah - f*cking baller), Brandon Merriweather, and Anthony Redd-ick(last year was out with an ACL tear).
I think there is talk of Merriweather or Redd-ick playing nickle CB. But - you've got 3 ballers and only 2 positions.

CB is where we are inexperienced (see 1st post in this thread) and that is an integral part of the secondary.
You can't rate a secondary that high with a pretty damn untested group of CB's - even with the best safety's in the US.

Edit - yeah, this filter goes a bit far....
 
It's almost time for me to start getting antsy as all hell for the season. I just returned from a 2 week stint in C-bus. I showed my son the stadium and toured him through campus. We went into a few merch stores looking for gear. Now I have to go to the field for a few weeks, but I'll be in high gear for CFB when I return.
 
JMH,

What do you think about Williams asking for the release?? Plus any word on where he will go? Maybe he can sneak onto FSU's team, even though I bet his knee never recovered to how he used to be. And he has 11 charges against him, but we have been known to have some trouble makers(as you can tell by the numerous arrested or thrown off the team after this season.). From what I read Williams was supposed to be great, but never matched the expectations.
 
I"ve not seen an update. All I heard this weekend was that it was rumored he wanted a release.

Let me go read up and I'll give my thoughts....
 
CED - show yourself!!!
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Lilkev - I'm mad at Willie. We took a HUGE chance signing him. Got skewered by every fu*king self-righteous college football fan in the country (including some Gator fans - retards, they'd have taken him had he signed).
He didn't want to work hard enough when he was healthy. He did have some bad luck with injuries and illness - I'll give him that.

He's old - he was 19 his last year of HS. He also played rush end. He can't really do that in college - I don't think (well - mabye - but that won't work in the NFL, he'll get manhandled by the OL's up there).

But - he's stuck behing our best LB - Jon Beason.
At least, Randy Shannon must not think he's got the smarts/instincts to play MLB or he'd perhaps start there (so he stays at Weak-side backer).

He'd have - at best - one year without Beast. That's if Beast leaves after this season.

It's in Willie's best interests that he leave.
It's clear to me that Shannon doesn't believe in him as an LB (I suspect he doesn't appreciate WW's free-lancing and seemingly poor ability to grasp the D playbook).

Bottom line - contrary to a large number of Cane fans, I believe Shannon has done the right thing by sitting Willie. I can't question the man's judgement. I mean - we've put out some damn good LB's in his tenure (D. Morgan, J Vilma, DJ Williams).

Oh well. Move on and let him go.
Not sure where though - I just saw Tenn. and Louisville were his options now.
He'd probably work at FSU - but I'm not sure Miami would release him to y'all.
 
Looks like Willie is headed to rednecksville...
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I wish him the best - but I'm still pissed.
 
Hey guys, when do the rankings come out..

NCAA2007 Football comes out July 19th

I will mention that I was ranked in the top250 (#246) in the world at NCAA2006 Football back in November, Xbox Live. I've been pathetic lately and I'm like ranked ~900something.. I've lost my swag for sure

In my Prime vs. a Top 300 player.
 
He is not going to WVU Coach Rod has said thanks but no thanks. Do anyone you guys remember the blog he kept while being recruited. Some of the funniest **** I have ever read in my entire life.

I agree the CANES took a huge chnage with this kid and this is how he repays them.
 
BingeAndPurge said:
It's almost time for me to start getting antsy as all hell for the season. I just returned from a 2 week stint in C-bus. I showed my son the stadium and toured him through campus. We went into a few merch stores looking for gear. Now I have to go to the field for a few weeks, but I'll be in high gear for CFB when I return.
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I REALLY try to "lay low" and pace myself b/c I get so jacked for college football but this freakin' thread is not helping fellas...

I live in a suburb in north columbus and ride my bike to the stadium about once a week to pay homage and get psyched. I started out taking my son (in the bike seat on the back) as soon as he could sit up. Gotta brainwash...errrrrr....I mean teach em' young. Our routine is to ride to the stadium, twice around it, and then head home. He is 7 and has been to 4 games so far. In the fall, he and his sister (5 yrs old) wake up and put in the OSU marching band CD before I even wake up because they are so excited. Don't know where they get it...

Troy Smith has the potential to easily be the best QB OSU has ever had. Although it isn't like we have a rich QB heritage...The offense is going to be exciting. Defense will reload although you simply cannot quickly replace Carp, Hawk, Schlegel. Think about it though, when was the last time OSU had a lousy defense? It will come down to TX and Iowa. Quite honestly, Iowa scares me more. Plus they are in-conference and a little later in the schedule. That game will be more crucial. After Iowa, we SHOULD have smooth sailing until Meat Chicken (say it fast...). At least a loss to Texas, at Texas, at night is one we can recover from hopefully.

Not that it matters that much but I really hope we are not number one in the polls. I could ramble about the Buckeyes all night.
 
Okay guys, I am such a great person...
These aren't the AP but it's something to talk about.

Fox Sports/MSN Rankings
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1. Texas
2. Florida
3. USC
4. LSU
5. Ohio State
6. Auburn
7. Oklahoma
8. Florida State
9. Tennessee
10. West Virginia
11. Notre Dame
12. California
13. Virginia Tech
14. Miami (OH... only playin, FL)
15. Arizona State
16. Louisville
17. Nebraska
18. Penn State
19. Michigan
20. Alabama
21. Georgia
22. Texas Tech
23. Iowa
24. Georgia Tech
25. Clemson

list is continued on that link above
 
EA Sports' 2007 rankings:


1. Oklahoma
2. Auburn
3. Louisville
4. USC
5. Texas
6. Miami, Fl
7. Notre Dame
8. Ohio St
9. Virginia Tech
10. Florida St
 
Man I can not wait another day for football to start. Oh well camp should be starting soon......

I hate preseason mags yet I read them all....Sounds like everyone in college football should just lay down and let Notre Dame run the table and Heisman this year <puke>....

O-H I-O
 
This might sound odd but being a Buckeye fan I LOVE it when Notre Dame is ranked high. I get SO sick of Notre Dame being so beloved by everyone including the media. Charlie Weis loves the attention and love his horn being blown. Conversely, Jim Tressel LOVES to play the underdog and it is rare when OSU plays second fiddle to anyone but take, for example, last year's Fiesta Bowl when Notre Dame was SOOOOoo incredible and largere than life. Jim Tressel was LOVING it and I promise he played it up in his discussion with the team and OSU went in but a royal THUMPING on the Irish. ND fans really thought they were going to hand it to the buckeyes. I was loving it. Everyone was dazzled by Charlie Weis and what a great QB coach he is (and he is) and what a tremendous game planner he is (and he is) but it was beautiful to watch Troy Smith and the buckeye game plan frustrate Brady Quinn and both the Irish offense and defense. Nicely done.

Tressel is far more humble than most huge ego coaches and cares immensely (as some others do) about his players as people and almost always has his guys OVERACHIEVING. They progress, develop, and improve as the season goes on. He cultivates TEAM and character and no one gets more out of his players than Tress. Guaranteed. His downfall(s) has been that we have repeatedly stunk the week after a bye week so this year he filled the bye week. Smart move. The other poor pattern is how bad we are at night. Off the top of my head we have been beat at Northwestern, at Wisconsin, home verses Texas last year, and thumped at Penn State. And here we go again this year scheduling a night game at Texas (part of the agreement that they had to play in "The Shoe" last year at night) and it looks like we might be playing at Iowa at night. BAD NEWS BAD NEWS BAD NEWS! Why our AD and Tress would agree to this is beyond me...

Remember this...NEVER NEVER NEVER bet against Tressel. I'm not saying he will never lose, c'mon...but I have observed his patterns here at OSU and before that at Youngstown State where he won 4 National Championships and made it to two more at YSU.

Will ramble later...
 
Tressel is a very good coach and poised to dominant the Big10 again starting now for some time. Very true that Notre Dame isn't the underdog anymore. But remember OSU blew out Notre Dame but the players are basically leftovers from Tyrone Willingham. Weis got 150% out of them, the defense is just average and hardly talented. Notre Dame is here to stay though, for better or worse.

I don't know about nobody getting more out his players than Tressel, I'm not saying it's not true - but an underachiever like Ted Ginn Jr. comes to mind. We'll see how he does this year. Don't get me wrong, OSU is here to stay as well they will rip up Blue again and again. Lloyd Carr is a joke.
 
Nice Florida State starting in the top 10. Hopefully we can stay that way after the first week. Now I must go be a nerd and buy NCAA Football 07 now that it is out.
 
CEDeoudes59 said:
Tressel is a very good coach and poised to dominant the Big10 again starting now for some time. Very true that Notre Dame isn't the underdog anymore. But remember OSU blew out Notre Dame but the players are basically leftovers from Tyrone Willingham. Weis got 150% out of them, the defense is just average and hardly talented. Notre Dame is here to stay though, for better or worse.

I don't know about nobody getting more out his players than Tressel, I'm not saying it's not true - but an underachiever like Ted Ginn Jr. comes to mind. We'll see how he does this year. Don't get me wrong, OSU is here to stay as well they will rip up Blue again and again. Lloyd Carr is a joke.
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Good points CED. ND is definitely for real. Weis IS very good. Could be great...time will tell. I just sense an arrogant smugness but that's just a personality thing. I sure have my flaws...

Like you said, it will be VERY interesting to see what happens when Charlie has all of his own recruits. Sort of scarey to think about OSU, ND, and Michigan competing for the same blule chippers from the region. Throw up-and-coming Pitt and WVU in there and other than the state of Florida, I don't know of a more competitive (and football-rich) recruiting hotbed. Texas and California has great high school football and several "big-time" colleges geographically close....

Dang Ted Ginn...he has GOT to step it up. Honestly, I think he's a track star in a football uniform. i.e. I don't think he has shown he is a great football player and I personally do not think he ever will. Potential....of course...but I honestly don't think he will be an OSU "great."

Did I mention that LLLLoyd Carr (spelled with 4 L's) is my favorite coach next to Tress? He is a joke. Odd to say it but I will TRULY be bummed when the LLLloyd Carr days are over. There's a part of me (a small part!) that will see merit if Michigan beats OSU if the victory would save his job. I will trade a loss every five years if it means we win the other 4. I just don't want it to be this year IF we have a shot at the National Championship. Sorry WolverWeenies...I do feel your pain as we had to live with John Cooper for too long. The difference is that at least Carr cares about his guys. Cooper was a "good ole boy" who only had no control over his program and not much care and concern for his players as people. Lloyd is a genuinely good guy. O-H...


Lots of good teams this year. These polls are interesting...
 
When oh when is Iowa going to step up and win the Big 10. They have the talent, but always blow a stupid game or two. Drew Tate and Albert Young are a great foundation, they always have a great line and LB core. WRs are young and unproven this year, but I would love to see them finally come through. And I cant stand OSU:p
 
lilkev42 said:
When oh when is Iowa going to step up and win the Big 10. They have the talent, but always blow a stupid game or two. Drew Tate and Albert Young are a great foundation, they always have a great line and LB core. WRs are young and unproven this year, but I would love to see them finally come through. And I cant stand OSU:p
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...ouch...and you know...I actually like Iowa quite a bit but that's OK Bro...You gotta speak the truth and I appreciate your honesty. Iowa has some great intelligent fans. I have interacted with many over the years and my bro and sister-in law live in Iowa.

Tate rocks no doubt. Tell me more about the defense. Didn't they lose some good LB's to NFL? Also, if I'm not mistaken, isn't your schedule set up nice for you guys to run the table? i.e. Do you even play Penn State or Michigan? I thought I remember seeing that, on paper, the only really tough game you had was against us and you got us at home AND now it looks like it might be at night. Ouch!!!

From one "eye" to another....Peace!
 
On Ted Ginn: It is a lot different being a legit #1 reciever than coming in as a freshman as the 3rd or 4th reciever and having a promising year. True, starting as a true freshman is a big deal - but they might have gone overboard on this potential thing. Santonio Holmes was legit, hopefully Ginn took notes.
 
rocknroll said:
...ouch...and you know...I actually like Iowa quite a bit but that's OK Bro...You gotta speak the truth and I appreciate your honesty. Iowa has some great intelligent fans. I have interacted with many over the years and my bro and sister-in law live in Iowa.

Tate rocks no doubt. Tell me more about the defense. Didn't they lose some good LB's to NFL? Also, if I'm not mistaken, isn't your schedule set up nice for you guys to run the table? i.e. Do you even play Penn State or Michigan? I thought I remember seeing that, on paper, the only really tough game you had was against us and you got us at home AND now it looks like it might be at night. Ouch!!!

From one "eye" to another....Peace!
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Well man to tell you the truth I am a Seminole. But I have followed and rooted for Iowa to take the Big 10 for years. And yes they lost two great LB's in Chad Greenway and Abdul Hodge. Edmond Miles is getting preseason Big 10 honors though as the only LB not to leave, while the others have worked under the two previous LBs. Iowa is known for their stellas LB play, so I can not see them being bad at that position. As for the schedule, it looks easy enough for at least a 9-10 win season. They miss PSU, but get Wisconsin, OSU and Purdue at home. They travel to Ann Arbor for the Mich game, which is winnable. I think it could be up to the OSU game to see who wins the Big 10. Unless they collapse against ISU again this year. Hopefully Drew Tate gets the recognition he deserves and Albert Young puts on a good performance in the running department. The WR's are new to starting, but after having Hinkel and Solomon, I think they learned enough they just need to show everyone they can do it. The line has 3 returners I believe, two with preseason Big 10 honors. The D line is all returning, the LB core is generally new, the DBs are young, but extremely atheltic I hear. So all in all, there is a mix of experience and newcomers. The offense should be solid, and the defense could have some holes early on. Hopefully everything gets patched up and Frentz can finally take the Big 10 all to himself. Oh did I mention Frentz is one of the top coaches out there.
 
CEDeoudes59 said:
On Ted Ginn: It is a lot different being a legit #1 reciever than coming in as a freshman as the 3rd or 4th reciever and having a promising year. True, starting as a true freshman is a big deal - but they might have gone overboard on this potential thing. Santonio Holmes was legit, hopefully Ginn took notes.
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I agree, Ginn was huge as a #2. I don't think he is quite the polished WR to be a #1 and really take over the duties of Holmes. What is your take on Troy Smith, even after seeing his games down the stretch, I can not still see him as an elite QB. I don't know, maybe its just bias, but he never really impresses me. It could be because he is not known as a passer, so I see him in teh likes of Reggie McNeal, Brad Smith and that group of supposed great QBs that lead their team nowhere. Granted neither had talent like Smith will have around him.
 
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I agree, Ginn was huge as a #2. I don't think he is quite the polished WR to be a #1 and really take over the duties of Holmes. What is your take on Troy Smith, even after seeing his games down the stretch, I can not still see him as an elite QB. I don't know, maybe its just bias, but he never really impresses me. It could be because he is not known as a passer, so I see him in teh likes of Reggie McNeal, Brad Smith and that group of supposed great QBs that lead their team nowhere. Granted neither had talent like Smith will have around him.
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I feel the same. His ability to scamble is overrated, but that doesn't really matter at the college level. My comparsion is Steve McNair - his ability to run was above average but not Vince Young or Michael Vick like. What eventually made McNair very good was his ability to decide to develop a 'pocket' QB mentality and take hits to make throws. Sadly, it's the same thing that will ultimately shorten his career.

McNeal is/was somewhat of a different story I feel. He really is an option QB... Hell of an athlete, recruited higher than his UT counterpart at one time. Smith I don't believe would be a true option QB (that's a good thing). Time will tell, this is his first true year as the starter, hopefully he assumes a leadership role that comes with the expectations.
 
Time will tell, this is his first true year as the starter, hopefully he assumes a leadership role that comes with the expectations.

****HOMER ALERT****

I totally think he will meet.exceed everyones expectations. He has graduated and has full time to work playing QB. The position is his. He is not going to miss any reps this fall and will be the man from the word go. Look at what he did versus Michigan and ND last year. He is a QB first, I think people claim he is a scrammbler is mostly because he is black honeslty. He can get out of the pocket, but he is thrower first.

Ted Ginn... Where to begin... he can do so much with the ball in his hands that is for sure, but is he a true football player? I am not sold that he is. He is also only a JR this year so we will see. I hope he has learned from Holmes (who was AWSOME ar route running) and becomes the complete player.
 
My prediction is that Ginn falls flat on his face as the man. I don't think he's mentally or physically ready.
The slot is different from the #1 WR spot.

We have too many OSU* fans on here. Someone's got to go!
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Can't wait for the trip up to OH in '09. (I think...maybe it's at the OB in '09 and in the Shoe in '10???)
 
Got the New NCAA2007 on Xbox... If anyone wants to get crushed on Xbox LiVE -- let me know.. I'm nasttyyyy
 
trust me, I'm not. i have 36" waist
you my friend, with a 32" waist - are a stud

gators are nasty on Xbox, they make our runningbacks WAY too good though
 
CEDeoudes59 said:
Got the New NCAA2007 on Xbox... If anyone wants to get crushed on Xbox LiVE -- let me know.. I'm nasttyyyy
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I just got the game too, gotta learn the new controls though. I was a ps2 man before recently.
 
As I checked in on espn.com today I noticed something great for all FSU fans. Tyrone Moss, Ryan Moore and two other 'Canes are suspended for the FSU vs UM game. Along with the FAMU game for those FAMU fans out there. So hopefully FSU can take advantage of this, even tho Moore has always been overrated IMO.
 
Yeah - saw that. Apparently 2 were for grades from internet rumors. No clue on the other 2.

Here's my analysis.
James Bryant would have played on special teams only.
Ryan Moore - hit of miss after 2003. But, we are very, very thin at WR. So thin, that they've resorted to calling Jmh80 out of flag football retirement to come play 3rd string WR.
Ty Moss isn't 100% - won't be till October I'm betting. I think Charlie Jones would have ended up with most of the carries anway.
Rashaun Jones - special teams.

Moore is the biggest loss - only because we suck at WR.

The bigger issue to me is the circus atmosphere we've had this offseason. Safety shot in the ass, these kids suspended, Willie Wililams holding the team hostage, aunt slaps linebacker at Canes Fest (I'm serious), backup QB calling a press conference to announce he's not transferring.
Round and round we go - where it stops no one knows!

So, either this is a major, major distration that carries itself through the season and we lose like 4 games.
Or - this somehow motivates them because everyone will be down on them against FSU (see Virginia Tech in 2005) and they go undefeated/have one loss. I'm not sure I see anything in the middle.

Geez - I was so ready for the season to start - way to deflate the sails guys. :wtf:
 
Yeah UM has had a crazy off season. What I dont get is how no one made a big deal with Merriweather pulling his gun and shooting. Now they said he has and used it legally, which I honestly think is fine, but usually you would have heard something about him owning a gun. I personally dont have a problem, just surprised the press didnt come up with some bs on why he was wrong. But yeah, hopefully this lets UM down:p
 
Merriweather was right to shoot back at the guy. If he didn't - the 3 players would be dead right now.

I'm not going to pass judgement as to why he had a gun. It's our right in this country to own one. Apparently it's not a bad neighborhood - so those guys must have been after them because they are football players.

Yeah - first time in HISTORY we weren't skewered by everyone for something/anything.

Yet, Gator players shoot AK-47's off in G'ville and not a peep is heard outside of G'ville.
:rolleyes:




BTW - don't think I haven't forgotten that Sims and Nicholson were arrested last year in the off-season - yet played against Miami.
 
jmh80 said:
Merriweather was right to shoot back at the guy. If he didn't - the 3 players would be dead right now.

I'm not going to pass judgement as to why he had a gun. It's our right in this country to own one. Apparently it's not a bad neighborhood - so those guys must have been after them because they are football players.

Yeah - first time in HISTORY we weren't skewered by everyone for something/anything.

Yet, Gator players shoot AK-47's off in G'ville and not a peep is heard outside of G'ville.
:rolleyes:




BTW - don't think I haven't forgotten that Sims and Nicholson were arrested last year in the off-season - yet played against Miami.
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Hhahah yeah I agree with you. But remember Nicholson did get sent home for the Orange Bowl hah. Yeah I dunno sometimes about the coaches, but its not just FSU, many teams/coaches will look the other way. I was actually glad they didnt make a big deal about the gun, I was just surprised that I saw nothing negative about it.
 
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