This is really simple: If you have attended a college football in person, what play stands out the most in your memory? Feel free to attach a video in your comments if you can find the play. For me, I have only been to 3 college games, so I don't have many memories to choose from...BUT, I was in attendance for this:
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Here. We. Are. While we got a few teaser games last week, the college football season starts in earnest tomorrow night. Here is the complete schedule for the weekend, including TV channels and time so you can pick out the games that you are the most interested in.
Games already played FLA 24 - MIAMI 20 HAWAII 45 - ARIZ 38 Thursday, August 29, 2019 Morgan St. @ Bowling Green ESP3 7:00PM Albany @ C. Michigan ESP3 7:00PM Robert Morris @ Buffalo ESP+ 7:00PM Wagner @ Connecticut ESP3 7:00PM UCLA @ Cincinnati ESPN 7:00PM Cent. Arkansas @ W. Kentucky ESP+ 7:30PM Florida A&M @ UCF CBSS 7:30PM Gardner-Webb @ Charlotte ESP+ 7:30PM FIU @ Tulane ESP3 8:00PM Georgia Tech @ Clemson 8:00PM Alabama St. @ UAB ESP+ 8:00PM Texas St. @ Texas A&M SECN 8:30PM South Dakota St. @ Minnesota FS1 9:00PM Kent St. @ Arizona St. PACN 10:00PM N. Colorado @ San Jose St. 10:00PM Utah @ BYU ESPN 10:15PM Friday, August 30, 2019 Rice @ Army CBSS 6:00PM Tulsa @ Michigan St. FS1 7:00PM Wisconsin @ South Florida ESPN 7:00PM Massachusetts @ Rutgers BTN 7:15PM Utah St. @ Wake Forest 8:00PM Purdue @ Nevada CBSS 9:30PM Colorado St. @ Colorado ESPN 10:00PM Oklahoma St. @ Oregon St. FS1 10:30PM Saturday, August 31, 2019 Howard @ Maryland BTN 12:00PM Indiana @ Ball St. CBSS 12:00PM FAU @ Ohio St. FOX 12:00PM East Carolina @ NC State 12:00PM Akron @ Illinois BTN 12:00PM Indiana St. @ Kansas 12:00PM Ole Miss @ Memphis ABC 12:00PM South Alabama @ Nebraska ESPN 12:00PM Northern Iowa @ Iowa St. FS1 12:00PM Toledo @ Kentucky SECN 12:00PM Miss. State @ Louisiana ESPU 12:00PM James Madison @ West Virginia ATSN 2:00PM Rhode Island @ Ohio ESP+ 2:00PM Bucknell @ Temple ESP3 3:00PM E. Washington @ Washington PACN 3:00PM South Carolina @ North Carolina ESPN 3:30PM Idaho @ Penn St. BTN 3:30PM Duke @ Alabama ABC 3:30PM Colgate @ Air Force ESP3 3:30PM E. Michigan @ Coastal Carolina ESP+ 3:30PM ETSU @ App. St. ESP+ 3:30PM Holy Cross @ Navy CBSS 3:30PM Georgia St. @ Tennessee ESPU 3:30PM Montana St. @ Texas Tech 4:00PM Portland St. @ Arkansas SECN 4:00PM Northwestern @ Stanford FOX 4:00PM Virginia Tech @ Boston College 4:00PM Syracuse @ Liberty ESP+ 6:00PM Sam Houston St. @ New Mexico 6:00PM Campbell @ Troy ESP+ 6:00PM Incarnate Word @ UT-San Antonio ESP3 6:00PM VMI @ Marshall 6:30PM UC-Davis @ California PACN 6:30PM Illinois St. @ N. Illinois ESP+ 7:00PM Boise St. @ Florida St. ESPN 7:00PM Alcorn St. @ So. Miss ESP+ 7:00PM Monmouth @ W. Michigan ESP3 7:00PM Nicholls St. @ Kansas St. ESP+ 7:00PM S.F. Austin @ Baylor ESP+ 7:00PM SMU @ Arkansas St. ESP+ 7:00PM Norfolk St. @ Old Dominion ESP3 7:00PM Missouri @ Wyoming CBSS 7:30PM Miami (Ohio) @ Iowa FS1 7:30PM Abil Chr. @ North Texas ESP+ 7:30PM Middle Tenn. @ Michigan BTN 7:30PM Ga. Southern @ LSU ESPU 7:30PM Oregon @ Auburn ABC 7:30PM Georgia @ Vanderbilt SECN 7:30PM Virginia @ Pittsburgh 7:30PM Ark.-Pine Bluff @ TCU 8:00PM Houston Baptist @ UTEP ESP+ 8:00PM Grambling @ UL-Monroe ESP3 8:00PM Louisiana Tech @ Texas 8:00PM Weber St. @ San Diego St. FCBK 9:00PM New Mexico St. @ Washington St. PACN 10:00PM So. Utah @ UNLV 10:00PM Fresno St. @ USC ESPN 10:30PM Sunday, September 1, 2019 Houston @ Oklahoma ABC 7:30PM Monday, September 2, 2019 Notre Dame @ Louisville ESPN 8:00PM www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/poll/1/week/1/year/2019/seasontype/2
I maintain my belief that the only poll that matters is the one at the end, that pre-season polls don't matter one bit, because until the games are played, you really have no idea how each team is going to finish...we all know the final poll will look nothing at all like this one. With that being said, there is something that comes as a major surprise to me, right there at the top. Clemson deserves to be #1. No complaints about that, they are the defending national champions, absolutely destroyed Alabama in that game, and are returning a Heisman-favorite QB in Trevor Lawrence. It would surprise nobody at all to see Clemson repeat. But...52 votes to 10? Over Alabama? I have to confess, I am a little surprised at the sheer margin that Clemson is in that #1 position by. I would have thought the voting would be more like 38-24, or at least something a little closer... Thoughts? Did the AP get it right? Who are they completely misjudging? He was riding a motorcycle, when a minivan struck him, killing both Benson and the driver.
You can read the article for yourself, but this subject is something that needs to be talked about more. While I won't get into specifics, I work in the motorcycle world, for a website that sells motorcycle parts and accessories. I have co-workers that ride, I have friends that ride. This story, while it's about Cedric Benson today, could just as easily have been about anyone else on a motorcycle. I am not going to go into a long speech about how drivers need to pay better attention, only that if you see a motorcycle on the road, try to keep an eye out for it. It's a lot smaller than your car, truck or SUV, A motorcyclist doesn't have a seatbelt. Just keep in mind they are at a greater risk to be seriously injured or killed in an accident than you are. Not all motorcyclists are stupid 20 year olds with no sense of mortality riding sport bikes that are way too fast for their own good. There are dads out riding their Harleys or Hondas out on the weekends too. Pay attention to motorcycles you are sharing the road with. Lives may depend on it. Quarterback -- Tommie Frazier (Nebraska, 1992-95): Frazier was best appreciated as time went on. He wasn't the best thrower. He went undrafted after leading Nebraska to consecutive national championships. But his signature play endures -- a 75-yard twisting, turning, tackle-breaking touchdown run against Florida in 1996 Fiesta Bowl.
Running backs -- Herschel Walker (Georgia 1980-82), Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State, 1986-88): Walker was a once-in-a-generation who looked like he could play professionally as a freshman. A three-time All-American, Walker is still the only player to finish in the top three of the Heisman three consecutive years. Sanders was always aloof. He had to be coaxed to a TV interview after winning the Heisman while in Tokyo for a game. But his stop-on-a-dime style may never be surpassed. Wide receivers -- Randy Moss (Marshall, 1995-97), Anthony Carter (Michigan, 1979-82): Moss endured a rocky start at Florida State and Notre Dame before settling at FCS Marshall. His speed and length were attributes seldom matched. Carter didn't stand 6-foot but became one of the most feared weapons in Big Ten history. At the time of his graduation, he held nearly every Michigan receiving and return record. He's still second in receiving yards as well as kickoff and punt return yards. Tight end -- Ozzie Newsome (Alabama, 1974-77): Newsome was Bama's player of the decade for the 1970s. While his career catch total was modest (102), his total contribution was noted by Bear Bryant, who called him the greatest tight end in Alabama history. Center -- Dave Rimington (Nebraska, 1979-82): Rimington was such a dominant player at Nebraska that he has a national award named after him. The Rimington Award honors the nation's best center. Offensive linemen -- Orlando Pace* (Ohio State, 1994-96), Jonathan Ogden (UCLA, 1992-95), John Hannah (Alabama, 1970-72), Ron Yary (USC, 1965-67): Pace was a road grader whose 320-pound frame was so versatile he played on the defensive line as well. Ogden started at left tackle for four seasons, allowing just two sacks over 23 games in his final two years with the Bruins. Hannah might be one of the most dominant college athletes ever. He threw the shot put and discus and was an undefeated college wrestler. Yary started at a JUCO and played on the USC defensive line before blocking for O.J. Simpson. Defensive linemen -- Lee Roy Selmon (Oklahoma, 1972-75), Ndomukung Suh (Nebraska, 2005-09), Hugh Green (Pittsburgh, 1977-80), Reggie White (Tennessee, 1980-83): Four forces that were nearly unstoppable during their careers: Suh may be the best defensive lineman in Nebraska history. White and Green were disrupters. "The Minister of Defense" finished with 198 NFLsacks. Green finished second in the 1980 Heisman voting after posting 17 sacks for Pitt. Selmon had to be compared to his brothers Lucious and Dewey at OU. He may have been in the best in the family winning the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Trophy and becoming a consensus All-American his final two seasons. Linebackers -- Dick Butkus (Illinois, 1962-64), Derrick Thomas (Alabama, 1985-88), Tommy Nobis (Texas, 1963-65): Thomas is among the best of the hybrid linebackers who could line up on the edge and beat any offensive lineman to the quarterback. Butkus and Nobis were old school tacklers. "Every time he hit you, he tried to put you in the cemetery, not the hospital," Deacon Jones once said of Butkus. Cornerbacks -- Charles Woodson* (Michigan, 1995-97), Deion Sanders (Florida State, 1985-88): The term "shut down corner" was made for these two. Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for the 1997 Heisman more on versatility than numbers. He eliminated the opposition's best receiver, played wideout and returned kicks. Sanders backed up his mouth with his play becoming a two-time consensus All-American with 17 career interceptions and an average of 15 yards per punt return as a senior. Safeties -- Ed Reed (Miami, 1998-01), Ronnie Lott (USC, 1977-80): Two players who made safety into a leadership position. Lott became a starter as a sophomore during a streak in which USC went 28 games without a loss. Reed was the epitome of leadership that went along with Miami swag. Reed was a unanimous All-America pick in 2001, the year of Miami's last national championship. The nine-time Pro Bowler also returned three punts for touchdowns for the Hurricanes. Kicker -- Sebastian Janikowski (Florida State, 1997-99): The, um, colorful "Seabass" made almost 80 percent of career field goals at Florida State (76th all time). In his three college seasons, Janikowski led the FBS in field goals made (66 total). Punter -- Ray Guy (Southern Miss, 1970-72): When you have an award named after you, that's a good place to start. Guy not only routinely unleashed 60 yarders, he kicked a 61-yard field in a snowstorm at Utah State. He also was Southern Miss' starting safety (18 career interceptions) and could reportedly throw a 100 mph fastball. Guy was drafted three times in baseball by Cincinnati, Kansas City and Atlanta. Kick returner -- Raghib Ismail (Notre Dame, 1988-90): Far better known as "Rocket" for his incredible speed that had him also running track for the Fighting Irish, Ismail was the talk of college football. He may not have won the Heisman many believe he deserved -- and he is still not a member of the College Football Hall of Fame -- but Ismail tortured opposing teams, averaging 27.6 yards on kick returns with five touchdowns. (He also averaged 7.7 yards per rush and 22.0 yards per reception in his career.) "He's faster than the speed of sound," legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler once said. "He may be the best I've ever seen. We couldn't tackle him." Punt returner, all-purpose player -- Johnny Rodgers (Nebraska, 1970-72): Rodgers was perhaps the most versatile player of all time. The 1972 Heisman winner caught 143 career passes, rushed 130 times and returned 98 punts (scoring 44 touchdowns). In his final game, Rodgers accounted for five touchdowns against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27384520/ohio-state-seeks-trademark-word-the
Ohio State is seeking a trademark on one of the most common words in the English language. The school, formally known as The Ohio State University, is seeking a trademark on the word "The" for use on clothing and hats. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the filing was made Thursday. University spokesman Chris Davey confirmed the school had made a trademark submission, saying it was necessary to protect the brand. "Like other institutions, Ohio State works to vigorously protect the university's brand and trademarks," Davey told The Columbus Dispatchin a statement. "These assets hold significant value, which benefits our students and faculty and the broader community by supporting our core academic mission of teaching and research." Ohio State has previously trademarked the names and likenesses of football coaches Woody Hayes and Urban Meyer as well as phrases like Script Ohio and The Shoe. Common words and phrases can trademarked if the seeker can prove a distinctive usage outside the traditional meaning. Teaching myself how to work this thing... OK. At least for now, I have figured out how to do text, add an image, and link to a YouTube video...
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