2025-2026 College Football Thread - Page 15 - Blu-ray Forum

STARSCREAM · 09-08-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rebfandan

It's not swine flu, but they do have flu or flu-like symptoms. Link to story: http://www.clarionledger.com/section/SPORTS

The annual pre-season Meet the Rebels event (meet & greet, autographs, pics, etc) was cancelled due to flu concerns. Supposedly, flu (not H1N1) is going around on campus and in Oxford, MS.

Man, that sucks.

fatediesel · 09-08-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

Nevermind, now Stoops says they don't know if Gresham will be back or not yet.

According to an Oklahoma reporter on Doug Gottlieb's show Gresham is done for the year. I guarantee a lot of players are going to have second thoughts about returning to school after Gresham and Bradford's injury. Although Bradford will likely be fine it is still a big gamble to return to school. Gresham might have been a first round pick and will now likely be a late-second or third round pick.

STARSCREAM · 09-08-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

According to an Oklahoma reporter on Doug Gottlieb's show Gresham is done for the year. I guarantee a lot of players are going to have second thoughts about returning to school after Gresham and Bradford's injury. Although Bradford will likely be fine it is still a big gamble to return to school. Gresham might have been a first round pick and will now likely be a late-second or third round pick.

I had heard that too and posted it but then Stoops had his newsconference and denied it. I think he is done for the year though. Both Gresham and Bradford are now gonna be the posterboys for leaving school early for NFL, which is gonna make more leave early.

fatediesel · 09-08-2009, 10:02 PM

I bet there is going to be a lot more college players going early this year anyway because of the possible (in reality likely) NFL lockout in 2011 and strong possibility of a rookie wage scale in the new collective bargaining agreement.

STARSCREAM · 09-09-2009, 01:58 AM

It's official, Gresham is out for the year

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STARSCREAM · 09-09-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

I bet there is going to be a lot more college players going early this year anyway because of the possible (in reality likely) NFL lockout in 2011 and strong possibility of a rookie wage scale in the new collective bargaining agreement.

I'm all for them implementing a rookie wage scale. I think it's absurd the amount of money they are getting without proving a thing yet in the NFL. All the while you have veterans who have performed for years and they are getting waaaay less.

rebfandan · 09-09-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

Man, that sucks.

It's really not as bad as it could be. We have a bye this week, so our next game is not until Sept 19 at home vs. Southeastern Louisiana (FCS team, weak scheduling, I know...)

So our sick players have two weeks to rest for a game that they won't have to be 100% for anyway. The flipside to that is that we'll have to go 11 weeks without a rest through our SEC schedule

STARSCREAM · 09-09-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rebfandan

It's really not as bad as it could be. We have a bye this week, so our next game is not until Sept 19 at home vs. Southeastern Louisiana (FCS team, weak scheduling, I know...)

So our sick players have two weeks to rest for a game that they won't have to be 100% for anyway. The flipside to that is that we'll have to go 11 weeks without a rest through our SEC schedule

Oh, that's good then. Good thing you have a bye week so they can rest up. I'm pulling for you guys to make the SEC title game and take Florida out! Loved it last year when you beat them in the swamp. I thought for sure that would keep them outta the national title game but it didn't.

rebfandan · 09-09-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

I'm all for them implementing a rookie wage scale. I think it's absurd the amount of money they are getting without proving a thing yet in the NFL. All the while you have veterans who have performed for years and they are getting waaaay less.

+1!! And I think the "guaranteed" money or "signing bonus" or whatever you want to call it is completely out of control. If Matt Stafford gets into an accident on the way home, severly injures his throwing arm to point of career-ending (God forbid), and never suits up again, Detroit pays the dude $22 million and he's set for life!

I don't mind someone being compensated for doing what they do well, but come on!

rebfandan · 09-09-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

Oh, that's good then. Good thing you have a bye week so they can rest up. I'm pulling for you guys to make the SEC title game and take Florida out! Loved it last year when you beat them in the swamp. I thought for sure that would keep them outta the national title game but it didn't.

That's going to be a tall order, my friend! After seeing them Sat night, it looks like Bama could have their way with any team in the SEC, including Florida. If they play at the level they did vs. VT, I really think they could upset Florida for the conference title.

Thanks for the good wishes, though!

STARSCREAM · 09-09-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rebfandan

That's going to be a tall order, my friend! After seeing them Sat night, it looks like Bama could have their way with any team in the SEC, including Florida. If they play at the level they did vs. VT, I really think they could upset Florida for the conference title.

Thanks for the good wishes, though!

Well, just as long as somebody takes them out!!!

supersix4 · 09-09-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rebfandan

+1!! And I think the "guaranteed" money or "signing bonus" or whatever you want to call it is completely out of control. If Matt Stafford gets into an accident on the way home, severly injures his throwing arm to point of career-ending (God forbid), and never suits up again, Detroit pays the dude $22 million and he's set for life!

I don't mind someone being compensated for doing what they do well, but come on!

Even at 2-5 you'd be good, go pay off the car/house, and stick the rest in interest baring accounts. I doubt most do that though.

fatediesel · 09-09-2009, 12:56 PM

The NFL just needs to copy the NBA model. 2 year contracts, with 2 years of team options. Keep the salary cap so the veterans are getting the big money the rookies are currently getting. This gets rid of all holdouts because the team can't give you more even if they wanted to. ♦

rebfandan · 09-09-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

The NFL just needs to copy the NBA model. 2 year contracts, with 2 years of team options. Keep the salary cap so the veterans are getting the big money the rookies are currently getting. This gets rid of all holdouts because the team can't give you more even if they wanted to. ♦

Great observation. Roger Goodell runs the NFL really well, but overall I think David Stern does the best job with the NBA. You're right, they're a great model.

The Big Blue · 09-09-2009, 06:16 PM

Went to that OU game. Yeah that was great. What a great weekend. Bradford hurt, team looks like crap.

Jerry has the see-through TP in the restrooms. Thanks for that Jerry, you greedy little biatch.

rebfandan · 09-09-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Blue

Went to that OU game. Yeah that was great. What a great weekend. Bradford hurt, team looks like crap.

Jerry has the see-through TP in the restrooms. Thanks for that Jerry, you greedy little biatch.

I didn't get to watch any of the game. How does OU's defense look? It's going to be all on their shoulders until Bradford gets back, especially with Gresham out. Scary.

Xerios · 09-09-2009, 06:32 PM

RU QB pissed me off.... i live 15 minutes from Rutgers its depressing to build a new add on for the stadium and get ur ass kicked the first game 47-15

rebfandan · 09-09-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerios

RU QB pissed me off.... i live 15 minutes from Rutgers its depressing to build a new add on for the stadium and get ur ass kicked the first game 47-15

Are all Rutgers fans as excited about Savage as the commentators said? He's good, but he just didn't have much of a chance to shine in that game. It would just be interesting to hear an RU fan's perspective on a true freshman QB.

fatediesel · 09-10-2009, 05:16 PM

Looks like Georgia is going to turn to sophomore Logan Gray at quarterback. Senior Joe Cox apparently has an arm issue, and struggled last week against Oklahoma State, although he apparently had the flu. I wonder if Georgia will stick with Gray if he plays well.

Beta Man · 09-10-2009, 05:24 PM

I'll give total transparency here......

I am a Michigan Wolverines' fan......

I am sick and tired of Ohio State going to championships that they don't deserve to go to because they're overrated...... Michigan has STRUGGLED over the past few years, yet they remain the "Crowning Achievement" of OSU's season...... seems silly..... then they face a team that actually deserves to be in the championship, and they get their butts handed to them.... Makes the Nat'l Championship game pointless year-after-year....

I'm hoping (and fully expecting) USC to beat them by 20 points Saturday.... and hopefully that's enough to end any delusions of them going back to the Nat'l Championship....

Also... I graduated from the University of Cincinnati, and it looks like they could be the team to beat in the Big-East.... GO BEARCATS! Ever since the "Scare" in Paul Brown Stadium, OSU won't put UC back on the schedule, yet they keep playing Akron, Youngstown, Toledo, BGSU etc... because they want to trounce every other in-state school...... well..... PUT UC BACK ON THE SCHEDULE........ UC would love the opportunity to play them again, and the A.D. stated so much, but OSU won't respond to requests anymore...... hmmmm

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09-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#284
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I bet there is going to be a lot more college players going early this year anyway because of the possible (in reality likely) NFL lockout in 2011 and strong possibility of a rookie wage scale in the new collective bargaining agreement.

09-09-2009, 01:58 AM	#285
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	It's official, Gresham is out for the year .

09-09-2009, 12:56 PM	#293
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	The NFL just needs to copy the NBA model. 2 year contracts, with 2 years of team options. Keep the salary cap so the veterans are getting the big money the rookies are currently getting. This gets rid of all holdouts because the team can't give you more even if they wanted to. ♦

09-09-2009, 06:16 PM	#295
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Went to that OU game. Yeah that was great. What a great weekend. Bradford hurt, team looks like crap. Jerry has the see-through TP in the restrooms. Thanks for that Jerry, you greedy little biatch.

09-09-2009, 06:32 PM	#297
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	RU QB pissed me off.... i live 15 minutes from Rutgers its depressing to build a new add on for the stadium and get ur ass kicked the first game 47-15

09-10-2009, 05:16 PM	#299
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Looks like Georgia is going to turn to sophomore Logan Gray at quarterback. Senior Joe Cox apparently has an arm issue, and struggled last week against Oklahoma State, although he apparently had the flu. I wonder if Georgia will stick with Gray if he plays well.

09-10-2009, 05:24 PM	#300
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'll give total transparency here...... I am a Michigan Wolverines' fan...... I am sick and tired of Ohio State going to championships that they don't deserve to go to because they're overrated...... Michigan has STRUGGLED over the past few years, yet they remain the "Crowning Achievement" of OSU's season...... seems silly..... then they face a team that actually deserves to be in the championship, and they get their butts handed to them.... Makes the Nat'l Championship game pointless year-after-year.... I'm hoping (and fully expecting) USC to beat them by 20 points Saturday.... and hopefully that's enough to end any delusions of them going back to the Nat'l Championship.... Also... I graduated from the University of Cincinnati, and it looks like they could be the team to beat in the Big-East.... GO BEARCATS! Ever since the "Scare" in Paul Brown Stadium, OSU won't put UC back on the schedule, yet they keep playing Akron, Youngstown, Toledo, BGSU etc... because they want to trounce every other in-state school...... well..... PUT UC BACK ON THE SCHEDULE........ UC would love the opportunity to play them again, and the A.D. stated so much, but OSU won't respond to requests anymore...... hmmmm

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