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Saturday College Football Open Thread

By Big Tent Democrat, Section Blog Related
Posted on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 09:21:45 AM EST
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Another great fight song day. USC ("Fight On!") travels to South Bend to face Notre Dame ("Wake Up The Echoes"), whom the Trojans have beaten 7 in a row. Make it 8. I like USC (-10).

The Red River Shootout at the Texas State Fair does not have the luster of past meetings, but remains a big and intriguing game. Texas ("Texas Fight") has not been impressive but they have won them all. Oklahoma ("Boomer Sooner") has suffered devastating injuries and 2 close losses. The line is Texas (-3). I'm not sure about this one. In a non-selection pick, I think the Horns hook 'em somehow. More on the flip.

Iowa ("Fight for Iowa!") travels to Madison to face the Badgers ("On Wisconsin"). Wisconsin is a 2.5 point favorite in the game. They actually outplayed Ohio State from the line of scrimmage last week but killed themselves with turnovers. But I think the Hawkeyes (+2.5) find a way.

The Crimson Tide ("Yea Alabama") host the Gamecocks of South Carolina ("Step To The Rear"). I think the Old Ball Coach brings em to play. I like S. Ca. (+18) to keep it close.

Nebraska ("Hail Varsity"), fast becoming the flavor of the month in college football, host Texas Tech ("Fight Raiders Fight"). I am a contrarian, and Texas Tech has scored a ton of points on Nebraska since Leach became the coach. I think they score a ton today. I like the Red Raiders (+10.5).

Virginia Tech ("Pride of VPI") travels to Atlanta to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ("Rambling Wreck"). I like the Yellow Jackets (+4).

In other games, I like Houston (-17), Georgia (-7.5), the Chippewas of Central Michigan (-7), UCLA (+3.5), Arkansas (+24.5) and Colorado St (+22.5).

Go Gators! Go Yankees!

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    You might find this interesting, (5.00 / 2) (#7)
    by ChiTownDenny on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 09:56:11 AM EST
    Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, I spoke to in Greece, including a group of 12 special ed. teachers I chatted with on a cruise to Greek islands, and in Egypt, absolutely LOVES Obama.  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!  Surreal.  

    I should point out that (5.00 / 2) (#9)
    by ChiTownDenny on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 09:59:06 AM EST
    the 12 teachers were from 6 European countries.

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    Did you Love, Love, Love the trip? (5.00 / 2) (#11)
    by oculus on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:03:14 AM EST


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    Experiences of a lifetime! (5.00 / 2) (#14)
    by ChiTownDenny on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:09:02 AM EST
    Ran into an American in Egypt who was taking a sabbatical from Accenture for a 4 month trip around the world, all continents.  He was on his way to Petra the next day.  I actually thought of you, or at least your username.
    Thanks for asking.  Excellent trip.

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    The global media control (5.00 / 1) (#12)
    by Fabian on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:08:01 AM EST
    is complete.

    Who knew?  I though Michelle Obama would be the next Princess Di, but instead it appears to be Barack?

    Does he really get that much credit for not being George W. Bush?   Or is it the David Hasselhoff phenomena where someone of modest talents becomes wildly popular?

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    LOL. (none / 0) (#16)
    by ChiTownDenny on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:12:00 AM EST


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    We all love the idea of him (5.00 / 2) (#13)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:08:32 AM EST
    And he is a great pol.

    But for all of us, including those teachers, he has to deliver results.

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    Yup. (none / 0) (#15)
    by ChiTownDenny on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:10:21 AM EST
    I mentioned that.  They're very optimistic, especially considering the prior administration.

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    No comment, since it is college football (5.00 / 1) (#18)
    by oculus on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:19:48 AM EST
    day, but here is Boston Globe blog piece on Polanski:  link

    In tomorrow's NFL thread (5.00 / 1) (#19)
    by magster on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:36:08 AM EST
    please please please pick the Chargers over the Broncos to guarantee a Broncos win!

    I am picking the Chargers tomorrow (none / 0) (#20)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:40:57 AM EST


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    Sweet (5.00 / 1) (#21)
    by magster on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 10:59:59 AM EST
    How many weeks in a row did you pick the Lions before they finally won?

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    I picked them aginst the Bengals and Skins (none / 0) (#23)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 11:18:22 AM EST
    They covered both times.

    The Broncos have a great defense but Orton is a mirage.

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    And in the Wolverine State (none / 0) (#1)
    by Steve M on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 09:29:50 AM EST
    Michigan State (-14) hosts Northwestern, Michigan (-39.5) hosts Delaware State (!).  I'm hoping for two blowouts, because I'm fairly certain there will be at least one.

    In other news, I just realized there's a scenario where Pedro Martinez starts against the Yankees in the World Series.  Now there's a game I'd pay to see!  Who's your daddy?

    Andrew Sullivan explains Obama's temperment... (none / 0) (#2)
    by Addison on Sat Oct 17, 2009 at 09:30:55 AM EST
    ...the only way he knows how:

    Another instance of Sully-style racism