Arena 2023-24 NCAA Football Discussion

I thought they were going to rush when the refs reviewed and added that freaking block in the back penalty to take away the TD. It was a penalty, and I saw it when it first happened, but you can't review for no other reason than to ADD a penalty!

Glad we bounced back and won


-sj loves kevin spacey

 

I could hear the crowd's obviously displeased boos from my gate. I'm glad the PA system explained the situation, somewhat. Otherwise, I would have been in the blind as to that action.

 

Not a shocker, USC takes the #2 spot. Though the margin between them and Michigan was pretty close.

 

**Raises a beer**

Here's to hoping USC loses to UCLA next week just so they don't end up in the championship game.

**Drinks**

 

dirk koetter is out at ASU. they should hire asu alum and noted winner danny white to replace him, but that makes too much sense.

 

he's a great offensive mind, no question about it. he'd do well as an offensive coordinator.

 

Mike Shula Fired at 'Bama

Hard to say we didn't see this one coming. Thoughts for candidates?

I think Butch Davis would have been a great fit, if he hadn't gone to UNC.

Maybe Schiano? I think this job is much more attractive than Thug U.

I also imagine Dan Hawkins is kicking himself right now. Could have waited a year, had a shot at the BCS, and then gone to 'Bama or Miami, instead of Colorado.

 

I'd be very, very shocked to see Spurrier go anywhere. He's got a good fit, with (relatively) low expectations. If he were to jump to just about any open job, the expectations would rise.

And while if I were Schiano i would never leave Rutgers (how often do you have a chance to become a god on a campus), I'd probably at least listen to a school like Alabama.

I imagine we'll start hearing some good coordinator names pop up as replacements. I wouldn't be shocked if UC took a long look at Jim Heacock.

 

There's alot of USC hate in here.





~Liar, lawyer, Mirror for ya, What's the difference? Kangaroo be stoned, He's guilty as the government~

 

Its easy to hate someone who's been on top for the past several years. If not winning the game, at least in it. Its like the Yankees. Everyone hate the Yankees because they are always good. USC is that in football.

 

What the hell is Alabama doing? They had a helluva year last year and granted this was a rebuilding year, but he had them on the right track.


Is that like three coaches in four years or something outrageous like that? Ridiculous. He's been doing fine recruiting wise and I'm pretty disappointed that they let him go so soon. Quality coach that'll be very difficult to replace.


Quick question: How do you as a university president justify firing a head coach based off of on the field performance by kids who were recruited by the last coach?


Only one justified case pops into mind which is Ty Willingham at Notre Dame who looked at recruiting as a chore and it's showed the past few years especially on defense. Couple blokes were actually calling for Weis to be fired after the USC game on espn.com forums. What a knee-jerk reaction based on something the current head coach can't control.

Weis has done great things with Willingham's kids, and Shula was in the process of doing the same despite a down year this year.


This isn't professional sports. CFB takes time for a coach to build or re-build a program, and if you aren't going to give them more than two years you'll be switching coaches every two years and wallowing in mediocrity.


For shame, Alabama, for shame.

 

You know, the biggest case for firing Shula is right there in the top of your post heels.

He lost four straight to Auburn.

Speaking from (Cooper) experience, you shouldn't tolerate that too long, or else you'll find other reasons to keep him around.

 

Lloyd Carr has one thing Cooper, Shula, and a host of others who couldn't be a rival didn't or don't have: a national title. That should cool your seat down more than any other thing.

 

Exactly - I just don't want to see them in the title game because they have been for the last couple years, and more than likely will be next year (are they losing anyone big this year?). And, also, after losing Bush, White, and Leinart, wasn't this a "rebuilding" year?

I have so much respect for them, but I like to see a variety of teams on top...not USC and someone else every year.

On a side note, they're also the only thing standing inbetween a Michigan & Ohio State rematch - something that I want to see very, very badly.

 

I don't believe that Bobby Bowden will ever be ousted, unless he goes on the field and punches a student.

 

I think Jim Tressel is one win away from "go out on your own terms period" status, too.