Mr. College Football

By Large Orange

October 17, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this

Tony….I can’t believe you did not predict a Vol beatdown at the hands of Bama! You must be losing your edge as we all know how much you obviously hate Tennessee! Gooo Vols!

By Mikey

October 17, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

1- This is life in the SEC. The only “breathers” are the out of conference games and even those can be tough, but us SEC football lovers wouldn’t have it any other way.

2-Yes, very seldom does a HC get that much rope, but I bet UK is glad they stuck with Rich.

3- Everything that comes around goes around.

4- Haven’t you been trying to warn Clemson all yesr ? have they listened ?

5- See # 1

By 2N4YEARS

October 17, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

Tony, it was you that missed out on that LSU-KEN upset. I picked KEN to beat LSU. (If you don’t believe me go back & look at your ‘Fearless Friday Forecast’ from last week and my post name). I actually had that date circled before the season started. 1)And I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong again ‘IF’ you’re gonna pick AU to beat LSU. Could they? Sure they ‘could’. If S.FLA can beat AU then AU ‘could’ beat LSU. AU’s ‘D’ will keep them in the game until after half-time. LSU wins straight-up. 2)I called this one, you didn’t. ‘Nuff said. 3) Sad, so sad. Oh well. 4) CLEMSON needs to always watch out. Tommy Bowden carries them on more up & downs than Six Flags. 5) Yes, you’re correct here. ALA will continue to struggle, but they’ll beat TENN.

By pvb

October 17, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

1. LSU will beat the snot out of Auburn this weekend.
2. KY is for real and stands a good chance of winning out if they can win this weekend.
3. These two teams will re-surface.
4. Tommy Bowden is gone!!!!
5. Bama may struggle this year, but watch out in the next few years.

By braveswin

October 17, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Ten bucks says Ole Miss wishes they had given David Cutcliff as much time as Ky has given Brooks.Can Bama beat UT? Recent history says no,but I think Saban will get a signature win at some point this year and some crazy things have happened so BEWARE Large Orange it might not take a Vol letdown in order for Bama to win this week.The “Big Orange” is LONG way from being unbeatable…Ask Florida

By 2N4YEARS

October 17, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

ps, and before all of the KEN homers start flooding the blog, FLA beats KEN this weekend.

By Erk

October 17, 2007 9:46 AM | Link to this

1. Auburn/LSU is one of those games where you can throw out the records & it’s usually close. Wouldn’t be surprised if Auburn beats them.
2. One of the CSTV guys picked Kentucky to win the SEC in the preseason & I laughed at him. He’s the one laughing now as they look totally capable of winning the East.
3. I don’t mind Miami being down. They were a bunch of thugs in the late 80’s before Butch Davis finally brought that program some class.
4. Clemson should know they should watch out to avoid their annual 4 consecutive game losses.
5. Agree that Bama will struggle. They will not beat Tennessee. Ainge will torch their secondary.

By bamadon

October 17, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this

Bama will struggle the rest of the season against anybody!!! Hope bama can pull a win out the hat against the vols. Lsu will beat the auburn tigers!! Good luck to the wildcats and beat the gators!!!

      ROLL TIDE!!!

By War Eagle

October 17, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

I think Auburn winning at LSU is slim, but not impossible. I agree with Tony LSU is still best team in the country. Bama will never be in the ball game against Tenn, Vols not close I hope. Florida will make the SEC East more interesting with a win over Kentucky, if Florida secondary has improved.. SEC is getting down to nut cutting..

By Roswell Ed

October 17, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Is there a better defense in the land then AUBURNs?

They stop Tebow cold.

They stop McFadden and Jones Cold.

They only start TWO seniors.

Will Muschamp is as intense as any coach anywhere.

WAR EAGLE!!

Take the points at LSU Sat. I think they’ll win and I’m sure they’ll cover.

By Deacon Jones

October 17, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

It’s sad to watch Miami and Florida State in decline. - TB

Not so much, Tony! You’re a fine journalist but I can’t help but wonder if you’re pulling for a Georgia-Florida State national championship matchup every year. Realize that 93% of the people reading your piece are scoffing at that opinion.

Do you have Bobby Bowden on your “buddy list”?!?

By ATLDawg

October 17, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

Why is it sad at all that neither FSU or Miami are ranked? The heydays Tony is reminiscing over involved two of the NCAA’s dirtiest football programs.

Until recently, Bowden didn’t even pretend to discipline his football players — anyone remember Deon Sanders bragging about how he never went to class. And Miami (who actually got caught) was on probation for several years before Butch Davis cleaned up the program.

Is that what you miss Tony? Two scumbag football programs who exploited young men at any cost just for the sake of winning? Maybe Tony, Deon, and Luther Campbell can get together, do some coke, and cry about the good ol’ days.

By DWG

October 17, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

1. Auburn 3 - L.S.U. 4

2. UK is a good team but got LSU at the right time. Every SEC east game is up for grabs. Vandy/USC could be interesting. I think UK has as good a chance as anyone to go to the dome.

3 & 4. There’s a reason why the top three teams in the BCS are from the ACC, BIG 10 and Big east. Until we get a playoff system teams from weak conferences will outlast the big boys putting it on the line week in and week out.

FSU - UM = Mich - ND. Clemson = trainwreck.

1. I remember a few weeks back Alabama sports writers (not fans) we’re circling Nov 3 as the game of the century! “Who’s going to beat Bama between our vaunted victory over the mighty razorbacks and L.S.U.?” It’s amazing those people actually do what they do for a living. This dawg fan will be pulling for the Tide this weekend.

By KR

October 17, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

The odds are definitely stacked against Auburn this weekend. LSU should be angry and fired up. Plus, this series tends to favor the home team. But, we won’t know until they tee it up, will we?

Rich Brooks is to be congratulated on what he has done so far.

It doesn’t bother me in the least to see FSU and Miami in decline. Here’s hoping the slide continues far into the next decade.

Clemson, … Y A W N …

I knew ‘Bama would struggle this year, it was many of their fans who didn’t get that concept. Saban is not Bear, Jr. and the team is basically the same group of guys that Mike Shula fielded. Good, but not dominating.

WAR EAGLE!

By steve

October 17, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

Predictions: Auburn 27, LSU 24. Florida 38, Kentucky 35. FSU 16, Miami 7. Clemson 24, Central Michigan 12. Tennessee 31, Alabama 16. Comments: Auburn underated, LSU overrated. Kentucky most improved team in the SEC, Gators hang on for dear life. FSU and Miami - back to the toilet from which they came and good riddance. Clemson can beat a MAC team in spite Bowden. Alabama will not see the resurrection of the Bear with the likes of his exalted grand poobah Mr. Nick “the Slick” Saban.

By Mike

October 17, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

I will sign up for that UGA-FSU championship game every year, Deacon.

By mcdawg

October 17, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

I don’t feel bad about Miami and FSU-always felt FSU never played a tough enough schedule and Miami was simply out of control-(although the orange bowl in their heyday was something to experience-perhaps UGA will get some of those south georgia players that FSU always lured away

By willrayu

October 17, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

LSU has a good football team in spite of the coaching staff. What other coaching staff would allow their best rusher, Charles Scott, to touch the ball only twice in the second half? What other coaching staff would continue to play a zone defense when the defensive linemen are doubled teamed and the Kentucky quarterback had virtually no pressure? I rest my case.

By Spike

October 17, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

Tony, re: #3… I’m glad, not sad. I live in Florida and for a while it is nice that both have to keep their mouths shut for a while.

By Eric

October 17, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

Every good team in the conference is capable of losing. Kentucky looked great against LSWho, but they sucked against SC. Georgia looked good against bama, but horrible at UT. Since beating the crap out of NMS, Auburn has looked pretty consistant…especially on D. Don’t be too surprised if they pull out a victory at Baton Rouge. I think FL beats UK. MIA, FL ST, Clem…who cares. UT calms the tide.

By Eric

October 17, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

WAR EAGLE!!!

By willrayu

October 17, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

Correction: I meant to say what coaching staff would continue to play a man to man defense and refuse to play a zone defense when the quarterback is getting no pressure from the defensive line?

By Gamecock11

October 17, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

Not many SEC people talking about my gamecocks. Number 6 is nothing to sleeze at. I think that South Carolina has an AWESOME chance of winning the SEC East. They just have to get past Flordia, which we match up great against. They wont be able to throw at all against our secondary.

By GT

October 17, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

There is no dealt Auburn can finish LSU. I think last years game was one of the top three games in the country. It is almost smug how people refuse to give any love to Auburn or Spurrier’s South Carolina. Auburn lost to the best team in the country in overtime, got depress reading the press clippings on how bad they were and lost to Mississippi State in one of those too early for prime time games, where they had a hangover from the Bulls. LSU would be better off if Auburn had beaten Mississippi State. Having Lester back is big too. FSU and Miami got religion. As they got more honest about whom got into their schools, South Florida and Central Florida showed up to collect the booty. Miami is a safer place, but I wonder how the crime rate is climbing in Tampa.

By steve

October 17, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

GT you’re a smug, elitist jerk.

By Merculf

October 17, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

Tubberville will have the boys ready.Is there any better big game coach? Over the last few years he has managed to beat Top 10 teams on the road. Saturday will be no different. War Eagle!!

By Concerned

October 17, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

Both FSU & Miami are getting what they deserve. At least Miami has tried to repair its image. Meanwhile, Bobby Bowden sold his soul a long time ago. According to the Bible, you reap what you sow.

By SW

October 17, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this

1. You have a “shot” at LSU via your horrific journalism (see #3). Your “shot” means as much as Auburns.

2. How much of their success has to do with Andre Woodson? Shouldn’t he be THE front-runner for the Heisman??

3. Garbage. How sad can YOU really be? In past articles, you ripped both Miami and Florida State. I wish I could pull up all of your past articles to prove it to the entire blog community. I bet you’re having an orgasm at their current demise. You do know these things happen in cycles, right? Miami, FSU, Colorado, UCLA, and a host of other programs will have their day again (some day). That is a part of being a true fan of college football and you’re obviously not. I’m willing to bet that your shadow’s flatulence is smarter than you. You’re horrible, horrible, horrible.

4. You’ve got to be kidding me, right? CM might have a chance against Duke but Clemson? Horrible, horrible, horrible.

5. Ditto. There should be few blowouts expected because its the SEC.

By War Eagle

October 17, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Since 2000, SEC won-loss …Auburn 45-15, LSU 44-16, Florida 43-17, UGA 41-19, Bama 28-31.The SEC is a great conference with top four programs in the country, , plus SC. I believe lower bracket of the conference will improve in years to come, what then?? Could a two SEC teams ever play for the NC, I have no idea??

By KR

October 17, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Could a two SEC teams ever play for the NC, I have no idea??

No. The SEC championship game pretty much rules out that possibility.

By Carlton Powell

October 17, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

I have to chime in and say it does my ole heart good to see the decline if Florida State,err..Florida State Teacher’s College, and Miami to suffer. Never bought into “Aw Shucks Bobby’s” deal, and what the football program has done to Univ.of Miami’s reputation is down right criminal. I have relatives that teach at Univ. of Miami and they are totally embarassed by the antics of the the football program. Univ. of Miami is a great school, but one would never guess by the way their football players act. All the media types need to get over their “love fest” with these programs. On the other hand, it DOES appear Randy Shannon is trying to do a respectable job with the ‘Cane’s. Good for him. As for the other 4 points, we are pretty much in agreement.

By DWG

October 17, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

Yes, 2 sec teams could play for the NC. It is highly unlikely though. One team would have to win the SEC and the other would have to lose once early and not make it to the SEC championship game. UT and UF flirted with it back in the 90s.

By TP

October 17, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Ole Coon Dawg you Tony,

I think I’m going to cry FSU, Miami delcine “it’s just sad”

I wouldn’t go that far with it.

You still have plenty of tank tops, jean shorts, gold chains, trans am’s with a t-top Florida swearin football fans, G’ville will take up the slack

By Michael Moreau

October 17, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

looks like you and a bunch of Alabama (Auburn) wahoos read your column. Get over your war eagle cry. LSU, LSU, LSU. Period. The real Tigers win Saturday night.

By Michael Moreau

October 17, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

looks like you and a bunch of Alabama (Auburn) wahoos read your column. Get over your war eagle cry. LSU, LSU, LSU. Period. The real Tigers win Saturday night.

By Michael Moreau

October 17, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

looks like you and a bunch of Alabama (Auburn) wahoos read your column. Get over your war eagle cry. LSU, LSU, LSU. Period. The real Tigers win Saturday night.

By War Eagle

October 17, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the replies, just had an idea with UGA and Auburn youth, could it happen in 2009? Just dreaming, worrying about LSU defense and those huge RB. They are a great team and hats off to KY coaching staff, who had them prepared.

By War Eagle

October 17, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

I thought this was a rumor started by Bama, but Texas A&M will offer some serious $$$$ for Coach Tuberville. he has a 7M buyout. They have some nasty oil money, CTT is at home until he retires and then he still will live in Auburn.He loves Auburn….

By WILL

October 17, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

Hey Gamecock 11, You must be crazy if you think the only test you have left is Fla! Arkansas is going to beat yout at their place b/c you can’t stop the run and Spurrier can’t beat Phat Phill two years in a row. You guys will also get upset by a Clemson or Vandy along the way. You’re “cocky” now, but by the end of November, you’ll be back to your old self as a 7-5 team and headed to the Music City Bowl. By the way, Georgia will beat you next year by 3 touchdowns!

By FLA DAWG

October 17, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

Tony, You predicted Fla to upset LSU - NOT! You pooched the KY win over LSU (didn’t we all) and now you are predicting an Auburn upset over LSU. Do you just dislike LSU? I guarrantee the Tigers will beat the Tigers! I guarrantee the Dawgs will not lose this weekend!

By Cotton

October 17, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

The LSU-Auburn game sums up playing in the SEC. You never really get much of a break. After playing two tough, physical games against FL and KY, LSU now gets probably the most physical team in the SEC over the last 5+ years in Auburn. This is what makes it so difficult in this conference, yet folks outside the SEC still want to discard it. Coaches that coached in the SEC and other leagues will tell you exactly that…you just don’t get any weeks off in the SEC.

I think the fact that ABC was considering whether to air Miami/FSU or Virginia/Maryland speaks volumes about the state of these programs.

By GT

October 17, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

The Big 10 almost had a replay of the Ohio State/Michigan game for the national championship last year. They thought along with a lot of “experts on ESPN” that it was close to criminal to let lowly Florida who lost to Auburn into the thing instead of Mich. People don’t remember all that and are back buying all this hype about Ohio State like last year didn’t even happen. I heard someone say the other night on radio that Ohio State wasn’t ready for a game with Florida, they slept walk through it or they would have won. It is the national championship, “not ready?” But yes two SEC teams could and should play for a national championship team. You have one division stronger than another and the SEC championship game doesn’t settle anything, why not. I think Auburn or LSU could have brought more than Ohio State did to the contest last year.

By FLA DAWG

October 17, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

Count the number of SEC team losses to other SEC teams. Few top 10 non conference teams play the SEC during the year. Meanwhile SEC teams have to play each other. Imagine Ohio State having to play Fl, Auburn, Tenn, LSU, KY, ALA, UGA and So Carolina EVERY YEAR! Does anyone (other than Ohio State Fans) really believe they would be undefeated now? The SEC Playoff has turned out to be more of a limitation to SEC teams than bragging rights. Open up the schedules and see who plays for the National Championship. Two SEC teams playing against each other is a very real possibility.

By GW

October 17, 2007 8:06 PM | Link to this

The SEC Championship does not involve polls, voting and politics. It is settled by 9 tough games. The Big 10/11 and PAC 10 will never go for that. ESPN/ABC loves Ohio State, Michigan, USC, CAL too much for them to need a championship game. Give the Big 12 and ACC credit for settling it on the field too.

By cam morris

October 17, 2007 8:32 PM | Link to this

i loveauburn and i always will no matter what!!!!!!! Aand i am going to a game november 3rd and if Kentucky can beat lsu auburn can iam 9 years old i live in macon,georgia seya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By War Eagle

October 17, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

Ohio State played Youngstown State DivII, Akron 3 wins, Kent State 2 wins Minn. 1 win, Purdue 4 wins, Washington 2 wins. What would their record be in the SEC or even Auburn schedule, Kansas State, S. Florida, Florida, Vandy, Ark. AND LSU. Great post on the SEC facts vs Big Ten, Pac 10 or whoever…NO COMPARSION

By Blue Water

October 17, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this

I truly hate Auburn and anyboby that likes them. I hate their dogs and cats and their birds. Anybody that lives near them and their sissy coach.

By Tim Tebow

October 17, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

I am promising an a$$-whoopin on Georgia like you have never seen. The beatdown Tennessee laid on you 2 years in a row will pale in comparison. The MIGHTY GATORS will roll against the very AVERAGE UGA Bullpups!! So all you Georgia redneck fans get ready!! CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP

By War Eagle

October 17, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

Blue Water, I bet you are a nice guy, maybe we can have a beer sometimes and talk about the old days..Good luck whatever your colors might be…

By Blue Water

October 17, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

War Eagle. you are right. I’m a nice guy and have many Auburn friends. Maybe I get p** because Mal Moore needs to be fired for not beating AU for the last five years. I’m buying.

By shane

October 17, 2007 10:55 PM | Link to this

tony,last week when you wrote that uk had better be afraid of lsu i wrote that miles had better be afraid of uk.now lsu will be angry,it will be like kicking a fire ant bed.if auburn can survive the first half,weather the storm,they will have a good chance to win.their defense will have to keep it close,cox will have to take the hits and keep his head.NO MISTAKES!kentucky was smart to stick with brooks,patience usually pays off.i still think uf will beat uk because of uk’s d.miami and fsu will be back soon,look at the recruiting sites.clemson should beat cen mich,they should probably beat mich itself.if they don’t,bowden is in trouble.he has the best rb tandem in the acc,possibly the southeast, but he has trouble with too many inferior teams.bama has a long road back,but saban is recruiting well.the sec has changed in the last few years,so many good coaches and athletes.no team can be taken for granted.saban has had his wake-up. call.

By bamadon

October 18, 2007 6:40 AM | Link to this

HEY BLUE WATER THE FIRST SIX PACK IS ON ME!!! ROLL TIDE AND GOOD LUCK TO AUBURN AND KENTUCKY SATURDAY!!

By John

October 18, 2007 7:14 AM | Link to this

1. This is the world of the SEC for you. The chances of Auburn winning at Death Valley reflect that straneg as it sounds.

2. Rich Brooks has done a tremendous job in Lexington. He will be a contender for National Coach of the Year with Jim Leavitt at USF and another SEC coach, Steve Spurrier at South Carolina, who he will contend with for SEC Coach of the Year.

3. Miami and Florida State struggles show things go in cycles. Miami is starting over with Randy Shannon at the helm. Give him time. Florida State’s offense needs to improve dramatically for them to return to the high level they played in the 80’s and 90’s.

4. The ACC as a whole except BC and Virginia Tech has struggled. Then again, CMU lost to North Dakota State.

5. Alabama will be back soon. They will struggle now. Once Saban gets comfortable with the job, they will take off.

By jb4lsu

October 19, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

LSU Vs Auburn Who will win? Not sure, but all I know is that the referees from last year’s game better not show up. In my opinion the 2006 LSU vs Auburn game was the worst officiating I have ever seen since I have started watching college football. It was not only bad for LSU, but we got away with stuff that hurt Auburn. I was outraged on both sides. Hopefully this crew will be 100 % better. If it isn’t I might just jump through the tv.

By Jeff

October 19, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

The best chance Auburn had to beat LSU went out the window when LSU lost in 3 OT and a penalty at Kentucky. Now the LSU squad will quit reading the hype and get back to playing football. LSU is fighting mad and looking to take it out last weeks disappointment on somebody. Too bad for Auburn that somebody is them. LSU’s D will hit Cox over and over like last year, and the LSU O will score much more than last year with ‘06 and Kentucky on their minds. LSU 38 Auburn 3.