NCAA Football '11-'12

[Valmy]

They want new markets.

North Carolina or Virginia make the most sense.  V-Tech has no conference loyalty and hops around at the nearest fad.  They would be perfect.

[MadBurgerMaker]

VaTech has been pretty straightforward with their comments regarding this whole thing.  It's all pretty much "No."  Sure, it could be CYA bullshit, but usually those types of statements are more...er...weasel-y than what they've been throwing out there.  This came out today:

"Total poppycock. How many times do we have to say it? If one of these rumor mongers, would be willing to cite their 'multiple sources,' it might lend some credence. Frankly, we're tired of other people telling us what our future is.

"We are not interested. Nothing has changed. My president will not dignify wild speculation. Our last statement [from Aug. 12] still stands. Bottom line: this is not on our radar screen."

The statement on the 12th said this:

"Virginia Tech is exceedingly pleased with our membership in the ACC. It is the perfect conference for us. The university administration has no interest in any discussion concerning affiliation with any conference other than the ACC."

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/teel-blog/dp-teel-time-vt-spokesman-calls-hokiestosec-buzz-poppycock-20110831,0,4697023.story?track=rss

And their AD said this previously:

"We always wanted to be in the ACC," Weaver said. "Now we're there. Why would we want to go somewhere else when we finally have what we want?"

I just don't think they'll leave the ACC unless they absolutely have to.  They're good in a good conference.  Why potentially fuck things up for yourself?

[Valmy]

Ok then...wow that does complicate things.  The Big East would be the next logical conference to poach.  I guess West Virginia would indeed be the school.

All this depressing conference re-alignment and business stuff is getting me cynical...just like last year.  Watching Belmont Hall's balance sheet is not what I am a College Sports fan for.

So I watched the Michigan-Ohio State special on HBO and dammit seeing those old guys dressed up as Woody Hayes chanting 'Fuck Michigan' reminded me this is the best sport in the world. 

[Berkut]

SEC is looking at ASU and Arizona.

[Eddie Teach]

That would be hilarious if Arizona joined the League of Satans. 

[MadBurgerMaker]

Oh Valmy did you see Connor Wood has transferred to Colorado?  Not really a big deal with how Ash and McCoy 2.0 have apparently been practicing and playing in the scrimmages, etc (and they also have that dude Brewer from Arizona coming in next year, unless he changes his mind), but he was a pretty sought after recruit. 

[Valmy]

Oh Valmy did you see Connor Wood has transferred to Colorado?  Not really a big deal with how Ash and McCoy 2.0 have apparently been practicing and playing in the scrimmages, etc (and they also have that dude Brewer from Arizona coming in next year, unless he changes his mind), but he was a pretty sought after recruit. 

Very regrettable.  Gilbert basically got the job by default.  I thought each guy still had a shot

We may come to regret that.

[Valmy]

SEC is looking at ASU and Arizona.

That...would be weird.

[ulmont]

That would be hilarious if Arizona joined the League of Satans. 

You ain't kidding.   

[Berkut]

Arizona has the youngest offensive line of all 120 FBS teams.

People are smoking crack if they think they have a shot at a bowl game this year. I don't care how good Foles and Criner are (and they are really damn good), without an offensive line, this team is not going to break 5 wins, 6 at best.

[MadBurgerMaker]

Very regrettable.  Gilbert basically got the job by default.  I thought each guy still had a shot

We may come to regret that.

Eh.  From what I understand, the three of them weren't really separating from each other, while Wood was having some issues and was behind all of them.  Anyway, I'm willing to give Gilbert another shot without Greg Davis there calling plays.  If he sucks, he sucks, but I want to see in a real game that doesn't start with two unblocked bubble screens for 3 yard losses each then some play with all the routes within 2 - 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.  Fuck Greg Davis.  He didn't have Vince Young or Colt McCoy to cover for him last year and it really showed.

Edit:  Thinking about it....who were the QB's under Greg Davis?  Applewhite, Simms, Young, McCoy, and Gilbert were the main ones.  Who else was there?  Chance Mock was in there somewhere, along with Jevan Snead.  Matt Nordgren doesn't count.

[Valmy]

Edit:  Thinking about it....who were the QB's under Greg Davis?  Applewhite, Simms, Young, McCoy, and Gilbert were the main ones.  Who else was there?  Mock was in there somewhere, along with Snead. 

Applewhite, Simms, Mock, Young, McCoy, Gilbert.  Snead never started a single game at Texas.  Say what you want about Coach Davis that dude could coach QBs.  Gilbert was the only one who was not a top performer...so long as Simms was not in a high pressure situation.

[Barrister]

SEC is looking at ASU and Arizona.

Because when you think Arizona, you definitely think of the words 'south east'. 

[Valmy]

SEC is looking at ASU and Arizona.

Because when you think Arizona, you definitely think of the words 'south east'. 

College Football is really going to suck if this conference shopping around keeps happening.  I mean the only reason we all get excited to watch subpar football compared to the NFL is the traditions and blah blah.  If they make it NFL-lite well screw that noise.

[Eddie Teach]

Because when you think Arizona, you definitely think of the words 'south east'. 

Katmai probably does.