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Didn't see one yet so I thought I'd get it going because I don't have hockey tix tonight and I have to wait for my friends to get back.

Rumors swirling in Ann Arbor that Adrian Arrington might be suspended for some disciplinary reason. Probably beat a homeless guy with his helmet or something. I heard from a guy who works in the Athletic Department who says he isn't playing, but conflicting info has been posted elsewhere, so I dunno. Last hurdle for the Wolverines before a showdown in Columbus.

I'd add more about Big Ten games, but there is very little of note. Wisconsin-Purdue is the only other game of remote interest. Wiscy could well go 11-1 this year despite being not that great, although they're not really a bad team either (15 or so IMO, but if they go 11-1 they'll be #8 or something). Purdue has a decent record but hasn't impressed. Sucks for them to blow their two year break from OSU and UM (that shouldn't be allowed, BTW: you miss two teams, but you should never get to miss those two at the same time).

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THE THIRD [censored] SATURDAY IN OCTOBER!

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Clemson #12 vs Georgia Tech #13, should be a good game...GO TIGERSSS!

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It seems very odd to have the ACC title decided (possibly) by a GT/Clemson game. No Miami, no FSU, no Va Tech. How odd.

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If Clemson wins, this might be a preview of the ACC title game. However, my money's on GT v. BC, which we will win because [censored] THOSE BIG EAST BITCHES.

It will be interesting to see how this game goes down. If Tech can stop the run, which we've shown we can, it'll be a great game for us.

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#1 to #21 for the TD. I expect it to happen twice tomorrow. This is Tech's chance to make some real noise on the national level and perhaps crack the top ten.

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I'm calling two upsets. UCLA beats Notre Dame. Nebraska beats Texas. Anyone agree?

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I am in complete agreement damaniac;

it should never be allowed to miss both Michigan and Ohio State in the same big10 season. It sucks how often the easier big10 schedule has had such a huge influence in the race. Unavoidable under the current number of teams and desire for non-conference home games for revenue. It's still a point of pride in Champaign that the '83 Illini have the best big10 conference record ever at 9-0. I hope the big10 could goto 9 games with the 12 game schedule now, like the pac10, but an odd number of games doesn't work with an odd number of teams (silly math). Probably too mean to kick N'Western out, as they rarely compete in football and never compete in basketball.

This is the 4th time since the big10 has had 11 teams that Purdue missed both Michigan and tOSU in the same season...wow!


Oh yeah, I expect the Wolverines defense to completely pummel Iowa.

I'm actually very unexcited about this week's slate of games.


ACC comment: beware Miami coming up with a huge conference comeback.

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I'm going to BC @ FSU. Enjoy the game guys!

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Today is either going to be a total yawn, or a huge shake-up. Hoping for the latter.

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Nah. They'll lose to GT, BC, and probably VT.

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I'm pretty sure the Arrington rumors have been dispelled. The rumor mill was in full effect this week ("Arrington is hurt! -- no, he failed his midterms! -- no, wait, he beat his GF! And Henne was kidnapped by Penn State fans and burned at the stake! Hart was seen in a wheelchair at the hospital!" Manningham got beat by a worker at the Wendy's in the Union and will miss Ohio St!)...but it looks like the only rumor with some truth to it is that Hart is apparently dinged up and we'll probably see alot of carries divided between him, Grady and Minor. That's a concern. Also Massey may have hurt himself in practice.

Off to tailgate --> the game. Go Blue

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I hope Butch is going to come back and straighten up the program.

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I [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] Sparty.

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um, IL up 9-3 on penn state in third quarter? wtf?

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The UGAg defense, which was being celebrated 2 weeks and and a day ago as one of the best in the country, has given up 113 yards to the offensive juggernaut Mississippi State through 20 minutes of game time.

I hate to say "I told you so" again, but not really.

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Wow Nebraska.

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wtf happened on that personal foul on Texas?
It saved Nebraska

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disgusting that Illinois lost every game the last 3 weeks

they were completely dominating the line and special teams put the young qb in a spot to make mistakes

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amazing comeback by Michigan St

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not today... <font color="orange"> Texas! </font>

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Poor clock management by Nebraska. They didn't call timeouts until 30 seconds left, and allowed Texas to run the clock down. Texas dodges a major bullet and keeps their repeat NC hopes alive.

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horrible play texas.

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Exactly right, lol @ Bill Callahan, what a retard. Seriously, how can you get paid so much and be such a [censored]? It's inconceivable. I wish I could get paid a lot to suck that much ass at my job.

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The Nebraska game hurt my heart. Saddest weekend of the year for me [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img].

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That challenge on the incomplete pass was ridiculous. What a gift by the Huskers.

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would've enjoyed seeing texas lose. sweet cover though.

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So ridiculous. Hold on to the ball just once Nunn.

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Callahan really does a poor job of coaching his team. So many stupid mistakes.

And they would have won that game if Nunn doesn't fumble after getting the first down.

Thank God the Big XII north is so bad, I still like NU's chances of making the championship game.

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I still like NU's chances of making the championship game.

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I don't like their chances so much in the rematch.

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Duke, er, might win this [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Lori

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Duke, er, might win this [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Lori

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I'm watching this, they just made a ridiculous formation penalty with an illegal man downfield

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OMG....Duke inside the 20

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lol at the Miami defender falling over


amazing win v the Dukies

wait....this is football

ROFL @ Miami

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Tenn and Cal both looking... less than sharp.

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LOL

Michigan State trailed 38-3 in the 3rd.

They won 41-38 over NW. WOW. Biggest comeback ever.

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add in Michigan and ND as well

looks like some exciting 2nd halves here

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wow

Charlie Weis, the coaching god, gets away with a terrible strategic move going for it on fourth down, down 4 with 4 minutes left in the 3rd quarter with 6 yards to go at the UCLA 16 or so.