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A Week by Week View of September College Football

by Ryan Stubbs (Scribe)

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Preview/Prediction

July 08, 2008

(By the way, for the following mentioning in the Bret Bielema category, that is brought up for Wisconsin’s scheduling of Akron, Marshall, Fresno State, and Cal-Poly this season, UNLV, Wazzu, Northern Illinois, and The Citadel last season and Bowling Green, Western Illinois, San Diego State, and Buffalo in 2006. Or in other words, a BCS team vs. non-BCS cupcake. Good work Badgers.)

My Top Games for September:

August 28-September 1 weekend—

The only reason I’d watch this game is if my other option is Oprah: Utah State at UNLV, 2007 Combined Records—4-20

Scheduled game that makes Bret Bielema wish he’d of thought of that: Georgia Southern at Georgia. This game becomes more fun in my eyes with former Buckeye Antonio Henton now at the helm for Georgia Southern.

The Appetizers:

Appalachian State at LSU. I know everyone has already circled this date as an obvious upset, so therefore by reverse effect, it won't happen. You can imagine if it did though. LSU doesn't have the same QB, RB, DT, LB, FS, WR, and a host of other role players that are still smiling about the lickin' they put on the 'Bucks. I'm just sayin'...I hate the SEC.

Alabama at Clemson. The stupidity of college football scheduling is not that Ohio State faces Youngstown State opening weekend or Oklahoma takes on Chattanooga in game one of 2008.

It's that teams like 'Bama and Clemson decide to start their untested season off with a tough game yet play Western Kentucky and The Citadel/South Carolina State respectively later on in the season.

Same for...

Hawaii at Florida. Florida opens with Hawaii yet play The Citadel the second to last week of the season. Hawaii gets to experience the post-Brennian Period, poundings in the Swamp included.

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BabyTate about 1 year ago

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This article is biased as the statement you made "I really hate The SEC", causes your entire case to fall apart with such a subjective comment. Repeat swipes at the fine Wisconsin coach are not supported by any data you have provided. The statements circulating in the media concerning Georgia, that the Bulldogs have not played outside the south since 1965 when they went to Michigan and beat the defending Big 10 champions 15-7, are accurate but your statement that Georgia hasn't played a game outside SEC territoty since 1967 is faulty. Throughout the 1970s and 80s Georgia regularly played South Carolina and Clemson on the road although neither school was in the SEC and there were no SEC schools in the state of South Carolina. In 1992 Carolina joined the SEC but up till then Georgia had played in the state for 25 years when there was no SEC team in the state..

This article is biased as the statement you made "I really hate The SEC", causes your entire case to fall apart with such a subjective comment. Repeat swipes at the fine Wisconsin coach are not supported by any data you have provided. The statements circulating in the media concerning Georgia, that the Bulldogs have not played outside the south since 1965 when they went to Michigan and beat the defending Big 10 champions 15-7, are accurate but your statement that Georgia hasn't played a game outside SEC territoty since 1967 is faulty. Throughout the 1970s and 80s Georgia regularly played South Carolina and Clemson on the road although neither school was in the SEC and there were no SEC schools in the state of South Carolina. In 1992 Carolina joined the SEC but up till then Georgia had played in the state for 25 years when there was no SEC team in the state.. Edit Comment Cancel

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- Ryan Stubbs about 1 year ago
  
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  Congratulations, you played in South Carolina...one state over. That's like saying Ohio State played non-Big Ten state teams like Pitt before Penn State joined the conference, which is a terrible argument. My article is biased, and I preface it as such, but the swipes at Bielema are valid because of his lack of scheduling prowess. Sorry you didn't enjoy it.
  
  Congratulations, you played in South Carolina...one state over. That's like saying Ohio State played non-Big Ten state teams like Pitt before Penn State joined the conference, which is a terrible argument. My article is biased, and I preface it as such, but the swipes at Bielema are valid because of his lack of scheduling prowess. Sorry you didn't enjoy it. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Nic Gulas about 1 year ago

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"Alabama at Clemson. The stupidity of college football scheduling is not that Ohio State faces Youngstown State opening weekend or Oklahoma takes on Chattanooga in game one of 2008.

"It's that teams like 'Bama and Clemson decide to start their untested season off with a tough game yet play Western Kentucky and The Citadel/South Carolina State respectively later on in the season."

That right there shows me how much you know. You see, schedules are made about 7 years in advance. Between the time this schedule was made and this season, the NCAA has instituted a 12th regular season game. This is that 12th game for both teams, and their only mutual open weekend was Aug. 30th, so thats what they chose. When you have less than a year to prepare a game, you cant be picky about weekends or when you play who.

And sorry, but OSU playing an FCS team is rather stupid.

Finally, you rag on Bama and Clemson saying that these teams will play weak teams after week one, yet Mizzou plays SE Missouri and Illinois follows that game up with E Illinois. And the Clemson/Bama game will tell a lot about Clemson and Bama for this season as well, just as you say the Mizzou/Illinois game will.

"Alabama at Clemson. The stupidity of college football scheduling is not that Ohio State faces Youngstown State opening weekend or Oklahoma takes on Chattanooga in game one of 2008. "It's that teams like 'Bama and Clemson decide to start their untested season off with a tough game yet play Western Kentucky and The Citadel/South Carolina State respectively later on in the season." That right there shows me how much you know. You see, schedules are made about 7 years in advance. Between the time this schedule was made and this season, the NCAA has instituted a 12th regular season game. This is that 12th game for both teams, and their only mutual open weekend was Aug. 30th, so thats what they chose. When you have less than a year to prepare a game, you cant be picky about weekends or when you play who. And sorry, but OSU playing an FCS team is rather stupid. Finally, you rag on Bama and Clemson saying that these teams will play weak teams after week one, yet Mizzou plays SE Missouri and Illinois follows that game up with E Illinois. And the Clemson/Bama game will tell a lot about Clemson and Bama for this season as well, just as you say the Mizzou/Illinois game will. Edit Comment Cancel

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- Ryan Stubbs about 1 year ago
  
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  You are absolutely right that the Clemson/Alabama game will prove just as much about those teams as the Mizzou/Illinois game. It's going to be a good one. And that's why I said that any of the games above could have been listed as the game of the week. But I had to choose, so I did.
  
  As for the 12th regular season game that's added, well that's a true point, teams got stuck. Ohio State themselves added New Mexico State for next season because of it. But which patsy game did 'Bama add, Western Kentucky or Arkansas State. And which one did Clemson add, The Citadel or South Carolina State? My point is teams that take advantage of a built in "preseason" often do better than pinning their whole seasons on the first game of the year, untested. LSU started off with Mississippi State last season, Florida with Southern Miss in '06, Texas with LA-Lafayette in '05, LSU with LA-Monroe in '04, OSU vs. a weaker Texas Tech team in '02, Oklahoma with UTEP in '00. I'm just saying, it can be done and scheduling the 1st game as a tough one happens, as you said, 7 years in advance.
  
  OSU playing a D-1AA school is stupid. This is their last one scheduled as of now.
  
  You are absolutely right that the Clemson/Alabama game will prove just as much about those teams as the Mizzou/Illinois game. It's going to be a good one. And that's why I said that any of the games above could have been listed as the game of the week. But I had to choose, so I did. As for the 12th regular season game that's added, well that's a true point, teams got stuck. Ohio State themselves added New Mexico State for next season because of it. But which patsy game did 'Bama add, Western Kentucky or Arkansas State. And which one did Clemson add, The Citadel or South Carolina State? My point is teams that take advantage of a built in "preseason" often do better than pinning their whole seasons on the first game of the year, untested. LSU started off with Mississippi State last season, Florida with Southern Miss in '06, Texas with LA-Lafayette in '05, LSU with LA-Monroe in '04, OSU vs. a weaker Texas Tech team in '02, Oklahoma with UTEP in '00. I'm just saying, it can be done and scheduling the 1st game as a tough one happens, as you said, 7 years in advance. OSU playing a D-1AA school is stupid. This is their last one scheduled as of now. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Nic Gulas about 1 year ago
  
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  "Ohio State themselves added New Mexico State for next season because of it. But which patsy game did 'Bama add, Western Kentucky or Arkansas State. And which one did Clemson add, The Citadel or South Carolina State? "
  
  Clemson and Bama added each other for game #12, actually.
  
  "Ohio State themselves added New Mexico State for next season because of it. But which patsy game did 'Bama add, Western Kentucky or Arkansas State. And which one did Clemson add, The Citadel or South Carolina State? " Clemson and Bama added each other for game #12, actually. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Ryan Staab about 1 year ago

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I for one can't wait for Wisky vs. Cal Poly. A true battle for the ages.

Writers walk a delicate line when writing articles with a specific bias. Some sound like homers, others actually pull off a great and humorous article. Very well done, can't wait for the October analysis.

I for one can't wait for Wisky vs. Cal Poly. A true battle for the ages. Writers walk a delicate line when writing articles with a specific bias. Some sound like homers, others actually pull off a great and humorous article. Very well done, can't wait for the October analysis. Edit Comment Cancel

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- Liger about 1 year ago
  
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  I agree...you're not a homer if you are open about your bias...saying "I hate the SEC" actually gives the article more credibility because at least you know where the writer is coming from...the articles I hate are those where the writer hates something but tries to convince himself and the world that he/she is unbiased.
  
  Truth is, we're all biased...just a part of being human. By the way, I hate the Big 10. :)
  
  I agree...you're not a homer if you are open about your bias...saying "I hate the SEC" actually gives the article more credibility because at least you know where the writer is coming from...the articles I hate are those where the writer hates something but tries to convince himself and the world that he/she is unbiased. Truth is, we're all biased...just a part of being human. By the way, I hate the Big 10. :) Edit Comment Cancel
  
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julius chasman about 1 year ago

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The Pac 10 handled the extra game scenario by adding another conference game.... Funny how an entire conference wasn't stuck and desparate for any patsy unfortunate enough to find themselves in the sights of one of the "mighty" SEC teams. Quit making sorry excuses for the sorry scheduling, man up, and schedule some games worth watching!

The Pac 10 handled the extra game scenario by adding another conference game.... Funny how an entire conference wasn't stuck and desparate for any patsy unfortunate enough to find themselves in the sights of one of the "mighty" SEC teams. Quit making sorry excuses for the sorry scheduling, man up, and schedule some games worth watching! Edit Comment Cancel

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- Ryan Stubbs about 1 year ago
  
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  You're right on. If anyone has any room to gloat about their scheduling it's the Pac-10 and they have the best record in those non-conference games than any other conference.
  
  But seriously, you didn't want to see South Carolina State this season Julius? I hear they have a stud center.
  
  You're right on. If anyone has any room to gloat about their scheduling it's the Pac-10 and they have the best record in those non-conference games than any other conference. But seriously, you didn't want to see South Carolina State this season Julius? I hear they have a stud center. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Sean Sauter about 1 year ago

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I totally agree with you that Washington was definitely better than its 4-9 record showed. Failure to close out the game and a defenseless defense need to improve this year to get to a bowl and save Ty's job. It sounds like Locker has improved on his accuracy and the D has tightened up, and hopefully Husky football will be bowling this season. Thanks for the praise on behalf of Husky Nation! Go Dawgs!!

I totally agree with you that Washington was definitely better than its 4-9 record showed. Failure to close out the game and a defenseless defense need to improve this year to get to a bowl and save Ty's job. It sounds like Locker has improved on his accuracy and the D has tightened up, and hopefully Husky football will be bowling this season. Thanks for the praise on behalf of Husky Nation! Go Dawgs!! Edit Comment Cancel

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- Ryan Stubbs about 1 year ago
  
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  After visiting Seattle for the OSU/Washington game last season, I was thoroughly impressed by both the stadium, the fans and your team. I think you have a lot to look forward to this season, if it weren't for the ridiculously difficult schedule and all.
  
  After visiting Seattle for the OSU/Washington game last season, I was thoroughly impressed by both the stadium, the fans and your team. I think you have a lot to look forward to this season, if it weren't for the ridiculously difficult schedule and all. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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