Football: Liberty Bowl 2011 - Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Cincinnati Bearcats -- Open GameThread
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One more Saturday...
Let’s go out there and get what we came to Memphis for.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Send out the seniors with a W!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
hate to use a timeout so early . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 3:40 PM EST reply actions
No kidding. Worries me slightly less in the 1st half though...
Nevertheless I don’t like being that out of sorts that soon. Hopefully it’s a one-off…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
The last two games I watched ended in disaster.
Third time’s the charm, right?
On the flip side, we haven't lost an OOC-game all year...
You got to make superstition work for YOU. ;]
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
ABC isn't even trying on this one
Whatever. Go Vandy! Beat Cincy!
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
OY.
Not an energizing start. Don’t get cute.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
2nd play? flea flicker. Welcome to vanderbilt football.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 3:47 PM EST via Android app reply actions
NICE job never letting Pead get a chance on the return.
That sun/shade thing must be a lot worse on the field than it looks on screen.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
HE TOOK DOWN THE QB WITH ONE HAND
ALABAMA STAND UP
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
another 3 and out for the D!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 3:49 PM EST reply actions
So far, both offenses look pretty bad.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 3:49 PM EST via Android app reply actions
We need some bread-and-butter pound-it-out-on-the-ground
none of the flea-flicker and empty backfield nonsense. And the delayed-give to a tailback 8 yards back is too slow-developing for their front. Just need to play straightforward offense for a series and see what we get…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
FYI: Godfrey says that we just saw "Phantom" from his SBNation Vandy piece
I liked it a lot better when I thought it was the two-pass in the Wake game ;]
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
NICE JOB COVER TEAM
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
nice tip by Andre Hal!!! downed at the 5
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 3:55 PM EST reply actions
Better not let Pead get momentum...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
REVERSE SKATE
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Great camera work, abc.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 3:59 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Casey Hayward
HEY BABY
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
Best cornerback in da leeeeeeague
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 4:01 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
nice coverage
by Casey, not ABC
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:00 PM EST reply actions
ZAC TD!!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:02 PM EST reply actions
Foghorrrrrrn
Stacy rush td!
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 4:02 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Note to Bearcats: Zac Stacy will carry up to 8 defenders with him over distances shorter than 10 yards at the goal line.
Just FYI.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Dec 31, 2011 4:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
That being said
Still be wary if the distance is longer than 10 yards.
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
wildcats, bearcats, or any other defenders
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
I admit I do like the Cincy helmets...matte black, logo/number on opposite sides
New and trendy without looking Marylandiculous.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Damn, Fugger had him dead to rights if he could have wrapped up
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
You can't get a PI for an uncatchable ball, Coach
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Butch is pissed right now
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 4:07 PM EST via Android app reply actions
turning the same shade of purple like Brian Kelley
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Butch Jones
He’s like a mini Pat Fitzgerald.
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
Damn, that was six points.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
We're good at pinning them inside the 20
Not so good at keeping them there
At least they have a long way to go...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Both QB's are giving a clinic on:
How to not throw a football.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
The defense is going to be a big question mark next year with Marve, Hayward, and Fugger all leaving. I don’t know what we would’ve done without those three this year….
And our marquee new additions are on offense, as are the redshirts
Next year could be a “you can score 30 as long as we score 40” year
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Some very good young players will get the chance to step up
Barron dixon, jacob sealand, azubike, dawson, all have a lot of talent.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 4:24 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Butch jones is 90 percent rage at all times.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 4:36 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Did he not step out?
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
All right, puke and rally.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
OUCH
Might should have taken the touchback.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
ouch
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:29 PM EST reply actions
Going to be a long day...
…if we can’t put it up the way their line has been crowding the middle.
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 4:34 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
need to quit bouncing the long snap
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
If we can't pass, this is going to be a long game
why has Jordan forgotton how to throw?
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 4:35 PM EST reply actions
Lets be honest
He never knew how to pass. They are doing a good job shutting Stacy down which just highlights the issue.
by ATLVANDY on Dec 31, 2011 4:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't say NEVER knew how...
…but he benefits substantially from a running threat, which we do not present at the moment. Got to find a way to pound the ball so they can’t just keep teeing off and sending everyone on the rush.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Question
Name a worse throwing starting QB in the SEC?
by ATLVANDY on Dec 31, 2011 5:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pick from behind Kentucky's door 1, 2 or 3 ;]
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Why are all my responses in line?
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 4:38 PM EST via Android app reply actions
At least the punting keeps pinning them back
Now we just need to keep them back…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Dammit, we have to bring down Pead with one of the first three guys to hit him...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Cincinnati keeps screwing up their good plays
Somehow I don’t think we can count on that for the whole game
Who has more rust, Collaros or Rodgers?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:44 PM EST reply actions
I would assume Collaros...
…but he also had a higher plateau as a playmaker to descend from, so it’s about a wash
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
RICHARDSON.
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 4:45 PM EST reply actions
Need to get #2 going...
…run the ball and everything else will fall into place.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Right now our offense is number two
In more than one way
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 4:54 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
6 if Barden turns the right way
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 4:56 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Could have spent more of bowl practice on tackling
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 5:00 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Dunno
that flag gets thrown all the time when you blast a guy right on the edge.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
BALLS.
And now you see the fruits of the Cincy coach working the ref.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT??
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Ugh
That was six if he throws to the right shoulder.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 4:56 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Can we please stop Pead
with one of the first five guys?
Could really use a stop here...or a pick...or something positive at all...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
bleh
I really didn’t want to go into halftime down.
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
The moral of the story, as always: DON'T GET CUTE.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
The only team that's playing well is Special Teams
Defense and Offense are both getting dominated.
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
Don't know if I'd say the defense is dominated,
but big plays are once again killing us.
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 5:09 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
That was bad.
Defense needs more time to rest. Lets get an actual drive here in the next half.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 5:14 PM EST via Android app reply actions
We had the ball for nearly 18 minutes in the half.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Good lord.
It seemed worse than that.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 5:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I was shocked when they put up that statistic. I actually checked online before writing because it didn’t seem possible given.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
Along similar lines...
…it doesn’t seem like Zac Stacy had the ball 12 times on the ground.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Rece Davis with the vintage-1996 Vandy shtick
I swear he knows every team and every old gimmick. That he got stuck in a booth with Craig James is an indictment of us as a species.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Wow. The worst half we've played since UConn or USC
1. Rogers can’t hit the broad side of a barn. (And to the idiot who thinks he’s always been this terrible: do yourself a favor and never voice an opinion out loud. He’s a solid middle-of-the road QB who does plenty of bad stuff but a fair amount of good stuff too. He does not typically play like this.)
2. The O line is getting owned. How can they possibly be playing this bad? Is this a good D? Statistically, yes, though against so-so competition. But our O line looked better against Bama’s D and this is not Bama’s D.
3. Defense cannot tackle. The only reason they didn’t score more is they didn’t recognize that they could run at will. He has gotten five to ten yards after the first touch on about half of all the running plays.
4. The D line is getting decent pressure on passes but getting pushed around on running plays. Their RBs have been getting five yards before we first touch them on a lot of downs. And then they run through the tackles. (see point 3.)
If their QB hadn’t been completely out of synch or if the buffoon they have as their coach would have taken time from berating the officials to tweak his O plan toward the run, they’d be up by much more.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 5:17 PM EST reply actions
I assume I am the "idiot."
Are you going to sit here and tell me honestly you think Rodgers is a good passer? He has 9 TD’s with 9 INTs on the season. Half his throws have been jump balls today. He makes it with his running game and Stacy which is getting stuffed.
by ATLVANDY on Dec 31, 2011 5:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
In a cutting irony...
…the FedEx guy just delivered my new Brooks Brothers Vandy gear. I think the universe is trying to mock me.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Regression
Along the spectrum from “Same Old Vandy” to “Brand New Vanderbilt,” that half could be located firmly in the former. Kind of feels like UT in terms of Rodger’s performance.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Dec 31, 2011 5:25 PM EST reply actions
Let's see if Franklin can earn his money at halftime
Both with logical adjustments and getting kids ready to play. That would seem to be one of his strengths, though, frankly, I’m not impressed with the mood he sent those kids out on the field with.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 5:28 PM EST reply actions
OK, at least we've got the ball to start the second half...
I shudder to think what could happen if they got another offensive drive right out of the gate to build momentum any further.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Quarterback spotlight
Spoiler: they are both awful.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 5:30 PM EST via Android app reply actions
I was just about to type...
“This is going to come down to who exploits mistakes most effectively.”
This could be a dagger if we don’t stand up QUICK.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
WOW
VANDERBILT FOOTBALL
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
Hand of God.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Dec 31, 2011 5:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
IN EXCELSIS DEO
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
That was actually an effective drive, sort of
Gained 9 yards from the spot of the fumble.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
To whom, precisely, was he throwing that ball?
10 out of 10 for escapability, but minus several dozen for targeting
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
That pick was just a matter of time...
And we all knew it.
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 5:37 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
..burn Grady's redshirt?
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Has JR forget what Vandy jerseys look like?
I don’t think he’s thrown to a Vandy receiver in a little while…
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
great job by the DB to get that pick
but wow, he just does not have it today
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 5:37 PM EST reply actions
From a symmetry standpoint, Larry getting hot is poetic...
…from a winning-this-game standpoint, I’m nervous.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Straight out of a direct-to-DVD Disney movie.
by WarDores on Dec 31, 2011 5:39 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Why uc isn’t running it every down is beyond me.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 5:39 PM EST via Android app reply actions
beat me to it
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you Bearcats for abandoning the running game
Nice job D to step up after the turnovers. Let’s go Larry
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 5:39 PM EST reply actions
Your keyboard to Crazy Old Testament God's ears
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Starting to wonder if Rodgers has had some sort of injury issue all day...
Of course, it could just be the yips, but I don’t think you go back to the locker room for that…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
It has to be...
Larry Time, right? For better or worse? I can’t get any worse in terms of QB accuracy.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Dec 31, 2011 5:41 PM EST reply actions
Time for the defense to make SOMETHING happen...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
the most effective offense will be a pick six
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
I do miss those three-pick games we started the year with...
If we’re going to revert to September form, let’s really REVERT…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
one is in the books . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Coach Fail
We will either establish a passing game or we will lose. We’re not going to run our way to victory when they have 8 in the box and our O line cannot handle 4.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 5:46 PM EST reply actions
two runs on that drive where he got nothing
is what I was referring to
The patented larry smith 17 step dropback.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 5:53 PM EST via Android app reply actions
First time I remember hearing Wes Tate's name called
Big receivers, short throws – time for Tate and Barden to get the call and just grind some
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
mmmmmmmmmmm
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
SEYMOUR POINTS
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
great camerawork
start cotton candy: looks like we’ll get five yards
end cotton candy: first down
NOW...DEFEND!!
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
OH YES
JAMES FRANKLIN FOOTBALL
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
Took the fleece off before the quarter started. I'll freeze. We need the luck more.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Pead headed for the locker room...
Time to bow up.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Was is just me or was there a MASSIVE hold right in front of the QB when he took off?
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
it was blatant, imo
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
the announcers don't like Fugger's haircut
therefore he needs a pick 6
fourth quarter ANCHOR DOWN!!!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:09 PM EST reply actions
POW.
Then, WHAM.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Time for Brand New Vanderbilt
The kind of Vanderbilt that wins close games.
Conquer & Prevail!
by Pope Vanderbilt on Dec 31, 2011 6:10 PM EST reply actions
HEART ATTACK
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Foot is in, but he didn’t catch that ball.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 6:13 PM EST via Android app reply actions
did not have control
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
Replay confirms. Phew.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
remember when Animal Planet was not a horrible channel?
“I do believe there’s a squatch in these woods”
ugh
apparently their FG kicker is bad
miss again please
TD would be nice
especially with a long sustained drive…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Warren Norman
Just saying it makes me feel better.
by ATLVANDY on Dec 31, 2011 6:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
All chris boyd does is catch touchdowns!
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 6:19 PM EST via Android app reply actions
HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Ironically, the bubble screen (over and over) was Franklin's hallmark at Maryland a a big cause of fan anger...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
wasn't that in parlagi's post a while back?
LOL cats "recevurs can haz skreen pass:
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Why didn't Franklin...
…have these unmissable passes worked in by the second quarter to get Rogers on track rather than reserving unmissable passes for Larry?
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 6:20 PM EST reply actions
He did. Rogers missed them.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
Remember the one to Boyd that forced Boyd to drop to a knee?
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
I was about to say
I thought Rogers was missing some easy throws
That he did...
…but rather than saying “you can’t try any real throws till you complete three screens in a row,” coach took a QB who missed screens and had him read routes with three receivers running deep.
Larry missed two screens too, but they didn’t think the solution was to dump him into a pro style offense.
Playing with the tempo earlier might also have been an idea.
Perhaps the offense has come around so many times that Franklin didn’t feel the need to tinker with gimmicks. But given how effective the changes have been, it’s a shame we didn’t try them a bit earlier.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
Wish we'd gotten the D a little more rest
but then I’ll take the lead in exchange and deal…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
at least they will rest now
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
Dammit, dammit, dammit.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 6:23 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Arm-tackling.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
They are scaring the living hell out of me here...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
good stress test for the heart
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
this will get me out of my afternoon run at this rate
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Was working out at my grandma's house and listening to the radio.
ESPN radio cut the game for coverage of UALR Trojans basketball.
Ran home just in time to watch Cincinnati score.
WRAP HIM UP DAMMIT
He’s stopped dead, for crying out loud, HANG ON
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
You can tell ABC isn't serious about the coverage because they actually threw a male sideline reporter out there. ;]
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
second on the day
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
CASEY. FUCKING. HAYWARD.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
NOW MAKE IT COUNT!
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
How can LSU not offer a guy named Munchie Legeaux?
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
QB draw on 3rd and 10?????
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:40 PM EST reply actions
Damn, that was almost awesome...
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Andre Hal
Get in there and gouge some eyes.
by ATLVANDY on Dec 31, 2011 6:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We really need a stop here...
Letting them run a bunch of clock would be bad bad bad.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
That QB draw on 3rd and 10
reminds of the 2009 – 2010 offensive playcalling.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Dec 31, 2011 6:42 PM EST reply actions
It's like - you have Stacy, you have Seymour, why would you keep running the QB in that spot?
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Been sick of Seven Nation Army for about four years now =(
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
We need a defensive td
I have no faith in this offense right now
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 6:44 PM EST via Android app reply actions
how about a special teams punt return?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
I liked it better when they were going away from Pead . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:44 PM EST reply actions
That's their meal ticket. Gotta ride the big dog.
If Fugger is unable to go we are in DEEP trouble.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
losing lineman on back to back plays . . ..
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:47 PM EST reply actions
ANCHOR DOWN
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 6:50 PM EST reply actions
there we go
could’ve been six if only we stayed in bounds
Matthews was a stationary target
How the fuck do you throw out behind him?
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 6:54 PM EST via Android app reply actions
And I think that's pretty much the ballgame.
No way to overcome that many turnovers.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
That was not just bad luck. That was Larry Smith
Great move to go to him. Once Larry magic died, Franklin had to go back. Larry might be an inspiration to a team that needed juice, but he’s not a QB.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 6:56 PM EST reply actions
Besides...
Jordan’s problem appeared to be that he was too keyed up. Sitting on the bench with no prospect of return will cure that, assuming the hip isn’t all that bad.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
You are delusional.
If Rodgers starts all next year our ceiling is 6 wins.
by ATLVANDY on Dec 31, 2011 7:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not saying Jordan is truly good...
… but he’s a world better than Larry. He’s an actual QB. Larry is an all purpose back who stumbled into the position. Putting Larry in should have been a ploy to motivate Jordan. Not a real strategy.
Did you not notice how the offensive production doubled when Jordan went in? If you’re seriously making this argument now, you need to stop talking while drinking or, if sober, just stop talking.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Hey.
Make your points without insulting other posters. This goes for everyone.
by Christian D'Andrea on Dec 31, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
How many of our commitments did this game cost us?
Or is it too late for them to back out?
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 6:58 PM EST reply actions
Not a one.
Plenty of jobs open for young guys with talent, judging by the way things are going.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
The two big plays didn't help us
69 yard run and a 90 yard KR. If we can keep from giving up big plays, we’re (barely) leading. Defense is a much bigger concern for me next year.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
The kick return was the killer
We had all the momentum after that Boyd TD, and the defense was playing great at the time.
by KC Commodore on Dec 31, 2011 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
That's about it
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
is that a pulse?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 7:03 PM EST reply actions
FG good . . .so you say we have a chance . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Dec 31, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
the tricky shit has not been our friend today.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
How much of the blame should Franklin get?
I say a fair amount. I give him a lot of praise for the many, many things he’s done right this year, but he’s still learning to be a head coach.
1. The guys did not come with the proper combination of fire and calmness that you need to perform. And it was across the board.
2. When things started going poorly, he did not have adjustments in mind. It’s like he never really considered that Plan A might not work. He didn’t really make any adjustments whatever until the second half.
We just played a team from a mediocre league with a half functional QB and lost. Had Franklin been able to bring the team that played Georgia or Arkansas, we’d have won by three touchdowns. Instead, he brought the 2010 Vandy team. He needs to spend serious time thinking about what he did wrong.
I’d agree that he can’t make the tackles himself. But it’s not like just a few players came out without their A game. The whole team did. And that’s generally a coaching thing.
by Andrew D. Smith on Dec 31, 2011 7:15 PM EST reply actions
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