NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Gatecrasher]

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Second TD for Notre Dame. Far too easy

ND 13-0 Navy

Another TD, too easy for them

[Sylar]

ND 20-0 Navy.

Navy trying to get it going after an interception and are moving well down the field just now.

Glad I have something like this to enjoy whilst Hibs are getting pumped in Glasgow

[Sylar]

Notre Dame out of sight by half time owing to a QB error.

27-0 now...

[Sylar]

Half time in Dublin:

Notre Dame 27-3 Navy

[Sylar]

Touchdown Navy!

ND 27-10 Navy

[Gatecrasher]

someone with a Union flag haircut just invaded the pitch, i'm sure that went down well

[Sylar]

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someone with a Union flag haircut just invaded the pitch, i'm sure that went down well

I thought it was a stupid hat Either way, you're right...I doubt it went down very well. American commentators wouldn't have understood the politics enough to comment on it though.

Notre Dame botch another extra point but score yet another TD.

ND 33-10 Navy

[Sylar]

Notre Dame 40-10 Navy.

The cliched representation of "Irishness" in the coverage has really been a pain in the arse throughout this!

Any Celtc fans watching must be creaming themselves.

[Gatecrasher]

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Notre Dame 40-10 Navy.

The cliched representation of "Irishness" in the coverage has really been a pain in the arse throughout this!

Any Celtc fans watching must be creaming themselves.

I thought the same but back to normality for the next game.

[Sylar]

Final score from Dublin:

Notre Dame 50-10 Navy

[Gatecrasher]

Penn St winning. they need a win

[Sylar]

Ohio State and Urban Meyer getting off to a good start, albeit at home to Miami (OH), 21-3.

Penn State up 14-3 and West Virginia lead Marshall 34-10.

I actually watched We Are Marshall last night - it has become a bit of a tradition before the NCAA season gets underway for me

[Sylar]

Thoroughly enjoyed the Ohio vs Penn State game thus far. Ohio take the lead to the end of the 3rd, 17-14. Was interesting to hear that the Paterno family were in attendance today

Miami (OH) 10-35 OSU
West Virginia 55-17 Marshall
Buffalo 16-31 Georgia

[Gatecrasher]

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Thoroughly enjoyed the Ohio vs Penn State game thus far. Ohio take the lead to the end of the 3rd, 17-14. Was interesting to hear that the Paterno family were in attendance today

Miami (OH) 10-35 OSU
West Virginia 55-17 Marshall
Buffalo 16-31 Georgia

Ohio end up taking the win, now for Nebraska V Southern Miss

[DH1875]

Haven't seen any of today's game but to be fair, I'd have totally given up if we got beat today. Our opening couple of fixtures are all win able and should set us up well for the harder games to come.

[Haymaker]

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Penn St winning. they need a win

Haven't won since 1998 IIRC! Shocker.

[Calvin]

So good to get in from work at an annoying hour yet still be able to watch good quality live American Football. Michigan don't seem to have too many ideas! Disappointed that it's not the Arkansas - Oregon game as advertised though as I have decided that Oregon are going to be my college team.

[Calvin]

Ah, it has gone to the Arkansas State - Oregon game now, I assume the Michigan game must have overrun. I liked the look of AJ McCarron for Alabama though!

I have a feeling that despite Oregon being 29-0 up with 14 minutes left in the second quarter, it's gonna be a long night (or should that be early morning?)

[Gatecrasher]

Just finished watching the Clemson v Auburn game, it was a good one. I like the close ones better than the blow outs

[Sylar]

Can't say I expected much else other than what happened to us last night.

Our key RB (Toussaint) was suspended, thus removing a significant part of our running game and as was evident last season, Denard cannot pass in the pocket and Alabama confined him there well, not rushing him at all but merely setting up a proximity threat.

Alabama were absolutely awesome and dealt with us perfectly - Nick Saban really done his work in researching all aspects of our game. Even McCarron looked pretty competent against us and that's normally one of 'Bama's weaker offensive elements.

It can only be a good learning experience for our young team playing against opposition that good, as we won't face anyone in that same caliber for the rest of the season. Granted, we'll face some good teams throughout the year (we have tough games in the schedule against Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Nebraska) but none who are likely to be in the BCS Championship discussions come the end of the year.

[Gatecrasher]

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Can't say I expected much else other than what happened to us last night.

Our key RB (Toussaint) was suspended, thus removing a significant part of our running game and as was evident last season, Denard cannot pass in the pocket and Alabama confined him there well, not rushing him at all but merely setting up a proximity threat.

Alabama were absolutely awesome and dealt with us perfectly - Nick Saban really done his work in researching all aspects of our game. Even McCarron looked pretty competent against us and that's normally one of 'Bama's weaker offensive elements.

It can only be a good learning experience for our young team playing against opposition that good, as we won't face anyone in that same caliber for the rest of the season. Granted, we'll face some good teams throughout the year (we have tough games in the schedule against Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Nebraska) but none who are likely to be in the BCS Championship discussions come the end of the year.

It wasn't a surprise you guys got beat but 41-14 is worse than i would have thought.

[Sylar]

#9 South Carolina 17-13 Vanderbilt
Massachusetts 0-37 Connecticut
#13 Michigan State 17-13 #24 Boise State
#21 Stanford 20-17 San Jose State
Notre Dame 50-10 Navy
#6 Georgia 45-23 Buffalo
#11 West Virginia 69-34 Marshall
#18 Ohio State 56-10 Miami (OH)
Ohio 24-14 Penn State
#12 Wisconsin 26-21 Northern Iowa
#17 Nebraska 49-20 Southern Miss
#23 Florida 27-14 Bowling Green
#7 Florida State 69-3 Murray State
#3 LSU 41-14 North Texas
#10 Arkansas 49-24 Jacksonville State
#14 Clemson 26-19 Auburn
#19 Oklahoma State 84-0 Savannah State
#22 Kansas State 51-9 Missouri State
#1 USC 49-10 Hawaii
#2 Alabama 41-14 #8 Michigan
#15 Texas 37-17 Wyoming
#4 Oklahoma 24-7 UTEP
#5 Oregon 57-34 Arkansas State
#25 Louisville 32-14 Kentucky

[Sylar]

Crap. No idea how why I managed to do this as a new thread - can an admin please merge into the NCAA/NFL thread please?

[Sylar]

Thank you kind admin person.

I see there's still huge uncertainty about Sky covering the NFL this year. Announcement expected tomorrow apparently.

I recently just took out Sky Sports (and the free ESPN for 3 months offer) because of the starting seasons again. They'll be cancelled just as quickly if Sky aren't covering it.

[DH1875]

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It wasn't a surprise you guys got beat but 41-14 is worse than i would have thought.

Never mind him. He's just getting his excuses in nice and early .

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Thank you kind admin person.

I see there's still huge uncertainty about Sky covering the NFL this year. Announcement expected tomorrow apparently.

I recently just took out Sky Sports (and the free ESPN for 3 months offer) because of the starting seasons again. They'll be cancelled just as quickly if Sky aren't covering it.

I've heard the deals basically done and it's only a small issue that's holding it back. Something to do with one of the US shows (can't remember the name) and SKY want it included in the package they are paying for. One way or the other the Giants game will defo be on SKY. That's what I've been told anyway .

[Sylar]

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Never mind him. He's just getting his excuses in nice and early .


I've heard the deals basically done and it's only a small issue that's holding it back. Something to do with one of the US shows (can't remember the name) and SKY want it included in the package they are paying for. One way or the other the Giants game will defo be on SKY. That's what I've been told anyway .

Certainly hope so. Imagine how much egg will be on their faces if the NFL comes to Wembley and they can't show it?

No excuses needed - we played a superior team and got pumped. Simple answer. Thankfully nobody else will come near that good this season.

Are you lot eligible for Bowl consideration again this season by the way? I was quite surprised to see you were ranked

[DH1875]

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Certainly hope so. Imagine how much egg will be on their faces if the NFL comes to Wembley and they can't show it?

No excuses needed - we played a superior team and got pumped. Simple answer. Thankfully nobody else will come near that good this season.

Are you lot eligible for Bowl consideration again this season by the way? I was quite surprised to see you were ranked

Surprised that the best team in football are ranked . Last year was a blip, a one off. Normal service will resume, especially when we play you lot.
To be honest I can't get my head round it all. I'm pretty sure we aren't eligible for any Bowl or Championship game but then we weren't last year and ended up in one . Like I said last year, there's way to many bowls. In my eyes there's only 3 maybe at a push 5 games that warrant the attention. There's what, 35 bowls. That's 70 teams playing in some sort of bowl or another. I'd guess we'll end up in one of them but like I said I'm not sure.

[Sylar]

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Surprised that the best team in football are ranked . Last year was a blip, a one off. Normal service will resume, especially when we play you lot.
To be honest I can't get my head round it all. I'm pretty sure we aren't eligible for any Bowl or Championship game but then we weren't last year and ended up in one . Like I said last year, there's way to many bowls. In my eyes there's only 3 maybe at a push 5 games that warrant the attention. There's what, 35 bowls. That's 70 teams playing in some sort of bowl or another. I'd guess we'll end up in one of them but like I said I'm not sure.

Oh, I don't doubt it DH. We won fortuitously against a down and out Buckeyes side. With Meyer coming into the head coach position AND the game being in Columbus, I have very little expectations against you this year. I actually do hope you have a good season this year as the sanctions imposed last year were ludicrously harsh. For all I enjoyed finally seeing a win last year, I'd rather see a healthy rivalry. The long and short of it is, that I don't think we're good enough. Denard has too many weaknesses and our RB's are so hit or miss, depending on the quality of the defense!

There probably are too many bowls, but it's the BCS ones which count and I'm pretty sure the bowl you played in last year wasn't a BCS bowl (unlike ours, for example). I find it very confusing to be honest but I've never bothered studying it in any great depth. I learned quickly at Michigan that you enjoy having a College Football team to support every weekend during the fall but do so without any great expectations.

[Sylar]

Extension of the current deal confirmed for a three year period:

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...046088.article

First game is live Thursday morning (1:30am).

[DH1875]

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There probably are too many bowls, but it's the BCS ones which count and I'm pretty sure the bowl you played in last year wasn't a BCS bowl (unlike ours, for example). I find it very confusing to be honest but I've never bothered studying it in any great depth. I learned quickly at Michigan that you enjoy having a College Football team to support every weekend during the fall but do so without any great expectations.

Just had to get it in didn't you . Just find it a bit daft. If your banning us from a bowl then ban us. Could have a lot to say about it but I'm starting to sound like a newco fan so I'm gonna give the Buckeye stuff a wee rest for a couple of weeks.

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Extension of the current deal confirmed for a three year period:

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...046088.article

First game is live Thursday morning (1:30am).

Did they get the extra programme in the deal? Can't for the life of me remember the name but if it's to do with football and its on TV it can't be to bad.