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DEL.ICIO.USThe Fearless Friday Forecast
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We were 8-2 last week because I wasn’t smart enough to pick Kentucky over LSU and because I took a flyer on Central Florida over South Florida, which crashed and burned, 64-12. That gives us a record of 49-21 on the season.
After all of the upsets we’ve had in the first half of the season, and again last night when South Florida lost to Rutgers, you should know that the fun is just beginning.
So here, without further delay, is another edition of the Fearless Friday Forecast.
1. Army at Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets and Tashard Choice stepped up at Miami last Saturday and will use this game as a tune-up for the visit from Virginia Tech on Nov. 1. Tech needs to make sure no one gets hurt and that QB Taylor Bennett builds up his confidence. He’ll need it against the Hokies. Georgia Tech 31, Army 7.
2. Miami at Florida State: Remember when this game used to mean something? For the first time since 1977 neither team is ranked for this once-proud rivalry. Both are coming off losses. You have to give the edge to Florida State because the Hurricanes have been so bad on the road. Florida State 14, Miami 10.
3. Florida at Kentucky: Kentucky’s win over No. 1 LSU last week was very impressive. But the Gators have had a week off and have to win or they are done in the SEC race. Kentucky will play hard but after three overtimes last week, the emotional tank will start to run dry in the second half. Florida 28, Kentucky 21.
4. Auburn at LSU: Like Kentucky, LSU has had two straight tough games. After a shaky start, Auburn is starting to play well. Auburn has won eight straight SEC road games. Coach Tommy Tuberville has won nine of his last 10 games against teams ranked in the Top 10. Earlier in the week I liked Auburn. But after last night’s loss by USF, LSU knows that it will be no worse than No. 3 in the next BCS standings. LSU will get it done at home. LSU 14, Auburn 10.
5. Tennessee at Alabama: Nick Saban gets his first big rivalry game as the coach of the Crimson Tide. The Volunteers still control their own destiny in the SEC East and need a win to set up a big showdown with South Carolina next week. Tennessee is more athletic than Alabama and it will show in the fourth quarter. Tennessee 21, Alabama 20.
6. Vanderbilt at South Carolina: The Gamecocks are No. 6 in the BCS and still in the hunt for the SEC East championship. The offense is still struggling so you will see Blake Mitchell back at quarterback before this game is over. South Carolina wins because the defense is really good. Vanderbilt will play hard but get its heart broken again. South Carolina 21, Vanderbilt 10.
7. Central Michigan at Clemson: This is a dangerous game for Tommy Bowden. He’s got to convince his players that the Chippewas are for real and can fling it all over the place with quarterback Dan LeFevour, who has thrown 12 touchdown passes in his last two games. Clemson 28, Central Michigan 21.
8. Texas Tech at Missouri: This one may take five hours to play. Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) and Chase Daniel (Missouri) have combined for over 5,000 yards of passing in just half a season. Harrell is completing 74.35 percent of his passes. Daniel completes 68.9 percent. Missouri’s defense is a little bit better. Missouri 42, Texas Tech 37.
9. Southern Cal at Notre Dame: The Trojans are No. 14 in the BCS so they need to start winning with some style points. Notre Dame has improved but the Irish are still a bad football team. Like they did in 2005, the Irish have grown the grass pretty tall at Notre Dame Stadium hoping to slow down the Trojans. Won’t help. Southern Cal 35, Notre Dame 13.
10. Michigan at Illinois: Despite early non-conference losses to Appalachian State and Oregon, Michigan is on top in the Big Ten and hopes to stay there until it hosts Ohio State on Nov. 17. But the Illini have a mobile quarterback (Juice Williams) and that has given the Wolverines trouble. Michigan is a slight favorite but I like Illinois at home. Illinois 21, Michigan 20.
Comments
By Anita Parkerson
October 19, 2007 8:54 AM | Link to this
Don’t count Auburn out so quickly. We want as bad as LSU. LSU is beatable, last weekend proved that. In fact, Florida should have beat them, too! War Eagle and go, Tubberville. Bring us home a win.
By Mel
October 19, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this
Umm, Auburn lost to Mississippi State.
LSU rolls.
By Ol Ball Coach
October 19, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this
Too many distractions at UK will help the Gates roll-over the basketball school. Saban fans will start crying for his neck after Bama looses badly. Auburn wishes it had it’s early season to replay. Les Miles Less Filling.
By Roswell Ed
October 19, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this
Tony
Liz Taylor used to be a sex symbol.
Detroit used to make great cars.
Hacky Sacks were all the rage.
Democrats once made sense ie. Nunn and Zell.
Things have changed a lot Tony.
By Eric
October 19, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this
You’re number 4 logic is absolutely ridiculous. Can’t you think of something stupid to say? Auburn embarrasses you and LSWho too. War Eagle!!!
By Roswell Ed
October 19, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this
Mel:
Show me a team that turns the ball over 5 times and still wins.(excluding one that is playing the Falcons)
AU did that against MSU and USF and still could have easily won both of those games.
We didn’t and those things happen but if you think it will be a blowout tomorrow you are mistaken. Take the points man.
And remember AU only starts 2 SRs and 2 JRs on that defense that is every bit as good as LSUs.
WAR EAGLE!!!
By Mikey
October 19, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this
1- zzzz
2- I agree this used to mean something - now means nothing.
3- Florida by more than you think.
4-LSU by more than you think.
5- Something wierd will happen late and Bama will shock the pumpkin.
6- SC will not let the Dores hang around. They will plaster them.
7-10 - zzzzzzz
By UGA-AUBhousedivided
October 19, 2007 9:35 AM | Link to this
Florida rolls, LSU-AUB is a toss-up (wouldn’t want to be in Tiger Stadium on a Saturday night, but Auburn seems to play best against the best teams), Tech-Army (who cares?), Miami-FSU (ditto),I would pull for Bin Ladin’s team over Tennessee (they at least take baths), I’m afraid UGA might win one more game the rest of the season….sigh.
By Jim
October 19, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
After last week I am not going against Woodson again. Ky will win.
Aubies will get embarrassed. End of the season Tubbervile will bolt for A&M in Fear of the Lear.
By Matt
October 19, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this
Tony, stick to southern football — it’s what you know best, although that’s relative. Your analysis on any game outside the south is such a joke. Juice Williams got benched last weekend and isn’t even going to start, so maybe you should try again on that Michigan-Illinois pick. Moron.
By atlantanole0731
October 19, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this
Tony,
I have to agree that to most of the readers of the AJC Blog the FSU/Miami game does not mean anything. I couldn’t disagree more. This game still means more than almost any other game on the schedule. To the players it means something. To the coaches it means something. To the fans it means something. To the inmate population of Dade County (UM Alumni) it means something. and to the Seminole faithful it means something.
There were times when Georgia was crap (still is), Auburn was inconsistent (still is), LSU lost games they shouldn’t (still does), and Florida couldn’t win on the road (still does). So maybe things haven’t changed much after all!
Go noles!
By Schedulesux
October 19, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this
I’m having a hard time accepting that Ohio State will stay undefeated and #1 and their best win will come against a team that lost to App. State. Ohio State will then be CRUSHED by whomever they play in the BCS Champ. game…..AGAIN. It won’t matter who they play. Auburn, LSU, South Carolina and Florida would roll Ohio State like a pumpkin on a hill. TN and KY would give them all they want, too.
By REALfootball
October 19, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this
Matt, face it. The Big Ten is WAY down this year. You have about 2 x GOOD teams, but certainly no GREAT teams. Ohio State will win out and then get their eyes beat out in a BCS bowl.
By yellowblood
October 19, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this
Whats with this group ? It seems everybody loses interest unless Tony is picking a bag of sure things. I love it and hope it gets more confusing. Example: Appalachian State is probably the best team in the country. Lets have some controversy ! Are you sure Tech will beat Army ?
By 2N4YEARS
October 19, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this
1) Tech wins, but it’s closer than 31-7…a LOT closer. 2) FlaSt pulls out a win in Miami, but it’s not pretty. 3) FLA bounces back & wins @ KEN. 4) LSU pulls out a win, but AU’s ‘D’ will keep it close for 2-1/2 quarters. 5) ALA beats TENN. 6) SC beats Vandy. 7) CLEM wins. 8) MIZZ wins. 9) USC wins. 10) MICH wins.
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 19, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this
Schedulesux, don’t worry about OSU going undefeated. This is Michigan’s year to beat them for a change. Why? Because Michigan has blown the season and the win won’t do them any good (okay Rose Bowl but no NC like they were thinking).
By Chuck Carswell
October 19, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this
Mr. Barnhart, I hope you’re wrong about UK/UF. Gators eat Boogers
By Eric
October 19, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this
South Carolina will beat Vandy with no problem. Spurrier will get the offense really rolling with Smelley and have the Gamecocks ready for next weeks showdown in Knoxville. GO COCKS and GO GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES!!!
By Mikey
October 19, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this
You heard it here: Tech falls to Army and heads start to roll in Atlanta. Army gave Boston College all it wanted earlier this year. GO CADETS.
By Mikey
October 19, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this
You heard it here: Tech falls to Army and heads start to roll in Atlanta. Army gave Boston College all it wanted earlier this year. GO CADETS.
By Adam
October 19, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
Hey Atlantanole0731, is that you Hunter?
By Will
October 19, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
4-0 against top 5 teams 9-1 against top 10 14-1 on the road in the SEC
That is what you are betting against by picking LSU over Auburn. You can’t doubt Auburn in big games. Well the Auburn family doesn’t doubt but the rest of you just keep it up because that give us the edge by making Auburn the underdogs. Plus Auburn’s D is finally healthy and without those 4 starters they have been just as good as lsu’s D.
By D'HALL STILL SUX!
October 19, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this
By Jim-You’re a damn moron! You must be a Bama fan! No Fear the lear-70% winning percantage overall since T’Ville’s been at AU and not a bad SEC road record! Stick to knitting or crafting blogs idiot!
By GADAWG47
October 19, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this
I think LSU will have a chip on there shoulders this Saturday. I think they will come to show the nation they should still be ranked #1 in the nation. Look out for AU’s D, but I dont think AU’s O is capable of putting up to many if any points against LSU’s D.
By Steve
October 19, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this
Tony: UGA beat Bama and the Vols crushed UGA. So why do you think the Tide will even keep it close Saturday?
Vols 31 Tide 16
By ARdawg
October 19, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this
An upset special for sheetz and giggles:
Vandy beats SC in overtime by 7
By jc_atl
October 19, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this
If the Auburn that beat Florida shows up in Red Stick, they will leave with a victory. Miles has shown that his coaching sometimes involves more brawn than brains, and AU is resurgent primarily because of great coaching, particularly on defense. We have Blackmon, Groves and others ready to play on defense, and a young offensive line that has really gotten our running game working. I suspect this will be a low-scoring affair with at least one defensive score by one or both teams.
Tuberville will stay at Auburn - he coaches at the dominant football power in the state and has a young team that is poised over the next couple of years to do very well in the SEC and the BCS.
$aban will bolt from Bama in 3 years or less when the ‘necks toss too many bricks through his window after losses to AU, UT and others.
By AFnPC
October 19, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this
Auburn wins without an offensive td again…a la Florida last year. Auburn over LSU, and BIG!
By KR
October 19, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this
Tigers 7, Tigers 3
It’s anyone’s guess as to which set of tigers comes out on top in this defensive battle.
The pundits and pollsters will tell you LSU prevails, but look how often they’ve been wrong this season.
WAR EAGLE!
By LargeOrange
October 19, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
I love to see this much hate towards UT coming from a Georgia paper. That usually means we have won, again. Go Vols!
By mcdawg
October 19, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this
Roll Tide-I can’t believe this is not on TV
By noyellowinthisblood
October 19, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this
1-Tech- running game 2-Miami- Fsu QB problems 3-Fla- last weekend took too much 4-LSU- home field at night 5-UT- found running game 6-SC- Vandy 7-Clem- squeaker 8-TT- upset special 9-USC- F ND 10-Mich- Not Enough Depth at UI
By Gatorman
October 19, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this
LargeOrange, not everyone who posts in this paper is UGAG fan. Nice showing in the swamp, incidentally. Everyone in the SEC hates TN because you are dilusional, unintelligent and that sick orange football team is about all you have going for you in that trailor park state. Your fans are obnoxious, you city resembles a sewer and the rest of the state is one huge trailor park. I pull for every team in the SEC when bowl season comes, except one. Guess who that is? Laughed my a$$ off last year when you played Penn State.
By Aub w lose
October 19, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this
Roswell Ed.. Your constant excuse of turning the ball over for Auburn is old..they turn it over because they are not that good..LSU wins..Look forward to next year Ed..oh wait..no quarterback next year..sorry
By Gen Neyland
October 19, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this
Gatorman
OUR Orange is obnoxious..? At last glance, UT is ahead of you Gators in the SEC East. I’ll be pulling for ya’ll this week. But if Kentucky wins, okay too. We still have SC and UK ahead. One makes their own destiny, right..? You may have won our battle but we are a leg up in the war…You see Gatorman, it’s the big picture that counts at seasons end…and Go Dawgs in JAX…
By M
October 19, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this
This season, which began with ASU beating Michigan, will have an appropriate end, with Michigan defeating an undefeated Ohio State team. What a whacky season!
By Supe
October 19, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this
Gatorman, do they not teach you how to spell in Gainesville? “dilusional”? What a moron. And I had rather live in a trailer park than a state tagged “Yankee south”. Florida sucks.
By LSUndefeated
October 19, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
AU has zero offense, a pretty good D (not LSU good, but top 25 good). Au O can’t touch LSU’s D. LSU has too may weapons on O. Auburn brags about holding Mcfadden to under 100, but they can’t hold LSu to under 150. We already have 1700 rushing yards in 7 games. Thats an average of 240 per game. Even with our turnover, penalty filled loss to KY in 3 overtimes they cold hardly beat us. Even with the Loss we racked up 400 yrds of offense. We’re #3 in the BCS after the SFla loss last night and we won’t reliquish that to a team who lost to Stuckey Burger Univ. See you the valley b*tchs! Geaux.
By MikeFla
October 19, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this
To Mel:
Umm Auburn beat Florida in Gainesville, Florida beat LSU in Baton Rouge. That’s the same freakin arguement as Miss State. Those games have nothing to do with Saturday.
It will be a close game as usual and either team can when. LSU has the advantage of home crowd, nite, and losing to UK. Auburn has the advantage of way less pressure.
By volman
October 19, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this
Hey Gatorman, could you yell a little louder? I can’t hear you being that you are so far down in the East Standings. The Vols are looking down at you now. Realize that.
By GSUeagles
October 19, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this
Georgia Southern over App State this weekend 38-21. GO EAGLES!!!
By yankeedawg
October 19, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this
This is the year that both of my teams beat teams from the sunshine state! Go Dawgs! and Lets Go Rutgers!
By Sammy Kershaw
October 19, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this
Anyone who doesnt pick vs the spread and then brags about their record is a joke.
By Duston
October 19, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this
I can’t wait to see the Gators next week in Jax!! They are going to be coming into town with a three game losing streak and the Dawgs are going to make it 4!!! Gators wear jean shorts!!! GO DAWGS!!!
By D'HALL STILL SUX!
October 19, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this
TO: By Aub w lose Please see my last post to Jim-ditto for you moron! AU will be just fine with more experienced Soph-Juniors next yr. and this yr. we’ll keep on being just fine in the SEC/Nationally-you idiot!
By 03Tigers&07
October 19, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this
You Auburn fans are a little cocky considering you guys lost to MSU. The same team that LSU beat 45-0. Also, you guys lost to USF which would not lose to LSU or FL anyday. AU lucked out when they beat FL. Face it, the best bowl you guys will have is PEACH!!
By D'HALL STILL SUX!
October 19, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this
03Tigers& 07 AU lucked out when they beat FL.
lucked out is not dominating the entire game until the middle of the 4th Qtr. ( 2 Sr.s on defense/off. early in the season & poor play calling by Al Borges not paying to AU’s strength is what cost the victorys against MSU/USF). We’ll see what happens Sat. night-one thing for sure it will be a TIGER winning! Not so sure that UF/LSU would not lose to USF anytime as their speed kills too! Can’t argue with Auburn’s SEC game winning streak though!
Enjoy the game-hope we will!
By atlantanole0731
October 19, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this
Someone should teach ARDawg a little something about college football.
He has Vandy predicted to beat SC in OT by 7….can someone else tell him how this is not possible?
By Atlanta Gator
October 19, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this
Chan finds a way to lose games that Tech should win, but not this one. Prediction: Tech by 17.
Sadly, I’m finding it hard to care about the FSU-UM game; these teams aren’t among the top 5 in their own conference any more, let alone the country. Prediction: FSU by 7.
Cats are basking in the glow of upset and emotionally tired; the young Gators are hungry to stay in the SEC East hunt. Prediction: Gators by 17.
Gut-Check Game of the Week——one group of Tigers is a contender, the other is an also-ran. Prediction: Tigers by 10. LOL
Two programs headed in opposite directions. Prediction: Saban gets his first signature win by 3.
Vanderbilt keeps it close for 3 quarters. Prediction: Gamecocks by 13.
You’re scraping the bottom, Tony. Prediction: Clemson by … whatever.
Is this game relevant to anything or anyone within 500 miles of Atlanta? Prediction: I’m not watching it; I have grass to mow.
Thumping the Irish is good for the football soul. Prediction: Aeneas, Hector and the ancient Ionian heroes stomp the hapless Hibernian villagers by more points than I can conceive. NBC is still looking for a way to terminate of their exclusive $300 million dollar ND broadcast contract early.
Win this one and the Zookster is the newest hero of the Illini; lose this one, and Carr’s fate is sealed. Prediction: Carr is looking for a new job after January 1, regardless.
By Jim
October 19, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this
Dear D’HALL U SUX-
You little beotch. Tuberville had the pretty much the same % record when they sent the 1st lear out you deuce bag. Now after a 8-4 season it will happen again. It won’t happen because he will not stay in that crap hole any more.
By awbarn sux
October 19, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this
awbarn will lose big Tubs chokes when something is on the line.(#5 and GA blows them out) coach big ears loses to LSU GA and Bama and goes to A&M before the inbred idiot awbarn fans turn on him.
By Mike
October 19, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this
Gatorman….have you seen your Florida fans and their jean shorts? A FL fan making fun of the state of TN and TN fans….I have seen it all. And eveyone hates TN….I would say about as many hate, actually loathe FL, their redneck fans and OScar Meyer with his tough love in regards to his outlaw program. I guess he adopts the win at all cost model. Those in glass houses should not throw stones but I am sure you are not quick enough to understand this saying.
By Not an idiot
October 19, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
OK, I just want to point out one bit of DUMB logic that you should always avoid at all costs. DO NOT transfer wins to mean more than anything other that a team was better than the team they beat. I see the stupid logic of saying UGA beat Bama and Tennessee beat UGA so that means Tennessee should beat Bama. If that’s true, then tell me why LSU waxed South Carolina but South Carolina waxed KY. Shouldn’t the LSU win over South Carolina mean that LSU should have easily beaten KY?! Win transfer is a stupid stupid thing to do and it does not make any sense. Tennessee may beat Bama, may even beat them big. But it will have absolutely nothing to do with UGA in any way, shape, or form. It will simply mean that either Tennessee is a better team than Bama this year…or they aren’t.
By Atlanta Gator
October 19, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this
BTW, good effort by the South Florida Bulls last night on national television, bu the outcome (if not the margin) was predictable. USF has come a long way in a short time as a Division I team, and the top-5 and contention for a MNC is pretty rarified air. They still have a great shot at a January 1st BCS bowl game invitation, and deservedly so.
By FluffAlbright
October 19, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this
If anyone “lucked out” to beat Fla it was LSU. This series has been pretty even over the years so you might consider showing a little respect to your SEC rivals. Although, I suspect you’re probably a newbie without much sense of history beyond what you’ve seen on ESPN over the last few weeks. And for LSUndefeated?…time to change your handle boss. And don’t be surprised if you lose another one before it’s over. Better than even money it’ll happen. Hopefully tomorrow night. War Eagle!
By scooter11
October 19, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this
nole0731: Let’s teach YOU a little college football. If Vandy scored a TD and extra point FIRST in OT, and SC didn’t answer with any score at all, Vandy wins by 7 in OT. ARdawg could be correct. You could be wrong.
By Roswell Ed
October 19, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this
12:35
12:35
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Tell me again all about the tradition and the prestige of BAMMER football.
Tell me about what Satan brings to the TIDE.
Tell me about the 12 national titles. Including the 1936 Ladies Home Journal NC.
I’m starting to limber up my index finger on my other hand.
12:35
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By azcat225
October 19, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this
Thanks, scooter11; you beat me to it. The intelligence level on this blog, or more accurately the lack thereof, is amazing sometimes.
Any SEC team that has an up-and-coming assistant coach that wants the (huge) challenge of turning around a program, point them towards the Univ of Arizona after Stoops gets fired at the end of the season. If they could rebuild my Cats, they would have a great leg up on the next SEC vacancy when they wanted to return.
By Roswell Ed
October 19, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this
Sorry 11:35 Central.
I know y’all usually TIVO Saved by the Bell at that time but you’ll have to miss it this week.
By Mr. Fearless
October 19, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget this Fearless Forecast!
http://www.fearlessfootball.com
By cdawg09
October 19, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this
to atlantanole0731: it actually is possible for vandy to beat s carolina by 7 in ot if vandy scores first kicks the extra point that forces s carolina to score if they dont guess what vandy wins by 7…now i see why u r a seminole fan good day sir
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 19, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this
Atlanta Gator,
NBC is still looking for a way to terminate of their exclusive $300 million dollar ND broadcast contract early.
Not so fast my friend. The ratings soar when ND gets beat. I know I watch. The recent win may dampen ratings though. However, NBC is receiving a lot of complaints from viewers not knowing which “Biggest Loser” to watch. Either way Wei$$ qualifies as a contestant for both shows.
By Gen Neyland
October 19, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this
“It’s going to be bloody out there.”…UT Sophmore LB Rico McCoy, speaking of the UT—Red Elephants game Saturday…
By Jake Kay
October 19, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this
“GO COCKS [you are dumb] and GO GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES [you are dumb]!!!”
Dan, I think you are dumb.
By Kenny
October 19, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this
First of all, I TOLD you USF would lose … Anyway, Tony, I agree with all of your picks. Although I think Auburn has a real shot Saturday. Maybe I’m wrong(www.GatorAlert.com)
By Atlanta Gator
October 19, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this
Hey, “Kenny,” I appreciate your trying to publicize the GatorAlert.com website (I’ve checked it out and bookmarked it on my web browser), but why do you keep posting under different handles on the AJC blog boards? Color me a curious Gator … .
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 19, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
Just noting the housing problems that overpaid/over rated athletes are having in the ATL recently. One solution is for AI to move into Vick’s old homestead. Could pack everything in his golf cart and haul it over there.
By TWILB Dawg
October 19, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
I love the shots that people take on the Dawgs! I would say that UGA has had a great run over the last decade, especially since they are the WINNINGEST TEAM IN THE SEC SINCE 1997 with 100 wins and 32 loses, the next team is Florida with 98 wins and 34 Loses, third is UT with 97 wins and 34 loses.
Also, UGA is the only SEC team to be ranked in the Top 25 for 10 straight seasons!
Enjoy this “whacky” season in the SEC UK and USC fans, because it should return to normal in the next few years with UGA, UT, and UF dominating the East.
GO DAWGS!
By GT
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this
Tony’s good but I got the feeling Auburn may mess up his predictions.
By J Dawg
October 19, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this
Twilb, “Also, UGA is the only SEC team to be ranked in the Top 25 for 10 straight seasons!” That’s true… actually I think we are the only team in the entire country to be ranked in the top 25 at the end of the last 10 seasons. It’s a little known stat, but I think it’s fairly impressive and it demonstrates our consistency over the past decade.
By GT Fan Jeff
October 19, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this
Mikey…
If you call Army losing by 21 to BC “giving BC all they wanted”, then I hope Army also gives GT all they want. I guess Central Michigan hanging 47 on Army last week was “all they wanted” as well. Thanks for sharing your very obvious football knowledge with us.
By Rusty
October 19, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this
So “Fearless” is predicting very close to the pointspread for each game? Interesting, Tony.
http://www.rustybanks.com
By IrishFan
October 19, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this
“Like they did in 2005, the Irish have grown the grass pretty tall at Notre Dame Stadium hoping to slow down the Trojans”
that has to be without doubt the dumbest comment ever written by a sports writer. I supposed the Irish also conjured up that storm last night that shook up USC on their plane ride into South Bend?
Notre Dame 21 USC 18 Touchdown Jesus is OVER this
By anonymous arbiter of everything
October 19, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this
Rusty Banks, Kenny and everyone else who is trying to sell something:
BUY AN EFFING ADVERTISEMENT, FOR PETE’S SAKE, AND GET THE EFF OFF OUR BLOG!!!!!
By DEEZ NUTEEEZ
October 19, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this
LSU IS WEAK! WHat a waste of space on the top 25.
By Denver Dog
October 19, 2007 6:41 PM | Link to this
Have to laugh, Look at the way the SEC has to kill themselves just to try to win the conference. Then you see such games as Ohio State/Purdue, Ohio State/Michigan State, Ohio State/Kent listed as big barn-burners.
South Flordia, West VA and all of those teams get bent out of shape when they lose the one “game” that they have to play each year.
Ohio State doesn’t play anyone, then goes to the big game and low and behold, they are done before the half is over.
There was actually whining on TV about USF maybe not getting to go to the big game if they went undefeated. Well ask Auburn about that scenario. Only an SEC team can make it through the tough schedules, championship game, undefeated and then get hosed because of some big time writers and sportscasters.
So Pac 10 get some new fishnets, Big 10 nice panties. ACC go play the military academies. Big East, the weedeater bowl, and the tire bowl await.
By 3volpaul
October 19, 2007 7:25 PM | Link to this
The great pumpkin Philapotamus will calmly flatten the Tide Saturday. Too many athletes and John Fitzsimmons Reputerton Parkerized Wilsontonian the XV111 is about as mediocre a QB as I have seen in years. Cats have a slim chance at Gators, but lizards could lose 4 IN A ROW!! aND Ga Tech, oh don’t care!
By Big Orange Pumpkin
October 19, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this
Tony..Tony..Tony….your hate for the Vols is so freakin obvious! How can you even fathom a 1 point win over the Tide??? The Vols will spank them like the red-headed stepchildren they are. Have you always hated Tennessee or have you acquired a taste over the last 2 years when they have totally demolished the little bitty Bulldogs??? Vol fans…go ahead and book your travel to Atlanta in December to watch the Vols take on whoever from the SEC West. Are you going to the game Tony or will you be saving up to see UGA down in Nashville @ the Music City Bowl??? ROCKY TOP BABY!!!!
By shane
October 19, 2007 11:26 PM | Link to this
1-tech easy,does calling this one make you fearless?2-fsu,you were saying they could win the acc,remember?3-uf won’t lose three straight in the sec.4-lsu won’t lose two straight,sorry war.5-enjoy the win,general!6-obc wins the games he should,vandy played their hearts out last week at homecoming,usc in a blowout.7-crimpson,or little tommy is out of work!8-don’t know,don’t care.9-who says nd can score 13?10-don’t know,don’t care,won’t watch.
By MikeySAV
October 20, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this
Hey SOS- How does it feel to get beat by VANDY ??? The Cocks were caught looking ahead !!
By the way, I correctly predicted Bammer over the great pumpkin, but I did not think it would be this big !
By RedDawg
October 20, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this
The more I watch how Alabama is kicking the a$$ of Ainge the more I hate you Martinez. one million times we told you to load the box and blitz the damn QB, but your stupid ego has different view until Ainge put up 35 points on us. Martinez, you are just very very basic DC with no creativity what so ever. I really hate your girlie approach. grow some balls before you can be the Georgia Bulldogs DC. Go Dawgs
By RedDawg
October 20, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
one more thing! can you just load the damn box and stop Florid’s run and let Tebow beat us with his arm. and if it is 3rd and long dont rush 3 players, blitz his a$$.
By MikeySAV
October 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this
Lets see… Bammer had 5 players suspended for the game, so they just laid down- NOT. JPW passed for 364 yards and 3 TD’s .
By steve
October 20, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this
… and this one is dedicated to ‘the old ball coach’, “… just an old sweet song keeps Vandy on my mind.”
By KJ
October 20, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this
“How can you even fathom a 1 point win over the Tide??? The Vols will spank them like the red-headed stepchildren they are.”
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
By liferdawgfan
October 20, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this
Didn’t see TN laying back down after a great 2 week run. Fulmer seems to have trouble,, heck everyone is having trouble beating who they should!!!!
Hey Steverino DID YOU FORGET ABOUT VANDY!!!!! heck my dawgs might be down but this college year is the most insane EVER!!!!!!
By MikeySAV
October 20, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this
SOS laughing about Vandy beating UGA last year then getting it stuffed up his _ ss — priceless !!
By TrueCrimson
October 21, 2007 8:07 PM | Link to this
Tennessee didn’t “lay down”.
They got their little orange butts whipped.
By GTR
October 22, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this
Tony Barnhart has too many jobs. He has never been a great columnist or sports report for the AJC. Just average. Now so he has moved over to television he doesn’t have the time to get his facts straight (today’s article is just a sample he has printed mistakes all year) and his comments contradict themselves one week to the next. And he does have a crush on Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow. Also, it is funny watching Barnhart and Schlabach’s mutual admiration society on “Talking Football.” It’s like they are trying to help each other keep the secret that neither one has ever had an original idea about college football.