Carson Beck looks like he was born to play an over the top villainous Nazi.
The idea that your vote is a moral statement about you or who you vote for is some backwards ass libertarian nonsense. Your vote is about society. Vote to protect the vulnerable.
Munkus BeaverYou don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPAregular
Ha ha ha what the fuuuuuuuuuck
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
Not let your 5 star CB transfer out to Penn State apparently (rumor mill had it that Georgia was trying to move him into the nickel corner spot, which he didn't want to do). AJ Harris had the pick and return to set up the game sealing score for PSU today, and has been outstanding all season so far. So thank you Georgia for that one.
"and the morning stars I have seen
and the gengars who are guiding me" -- W.S. Merwin
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Munkus BeaverYou don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPAregular
Bet he could throw a football clear over those mountains?
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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Munkus BeaverYou don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPAregular
I’m not used to having this much pick consistency
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
I am very used to being consistently terrible at picking, though I do it based on vibes from Nirya’s wrote ups, with a few rules about certain teams (OSU never covers, home teams in rivalry games, expect James Franklin to choke, USC isn’t a real team)
Here's what's actually crazy about this clip - Williams has enough speed after making those moves, and knows it, and takes the time to adjust his facemask before he goes into the endzone so he'll look good in pictures while he does his victory dance. It's some serious "Quicksilver thinking about his grocery list while he dodges bullets" shit.
I am very used to being consistently terrible at picking, though I do it based on vibes from Nirya’s wrote ups, with a few rules about certain teams (OSU never covers, home teams in rivalry games, expect James Franklin to choke, USC isn’t a real team)
I told y'all Michigan would run all over USC and I got so much pushback, but look who's laughing now!
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Even though my picks are terrible this year, I do get value from the exercise in the knowledge that I should never ever ever bet real money on sports because I am godawful against the spread
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So I am a huge fan of college football, but it’s not like I ever played or really understand the actual ins and outs of down to down play. I know very basic things, but I can’t look at a formation and just know what’s gonna happen based on the look the offense/defense is given other than “this is shotgun, that’s under center”.
This guy is ostensibly a Georgia fan video creator, but to my limited understanding he’s got some of the best film breakdown that patiently describes what’s going on and what was successful and what was missed.
This breakdown of the first half of the Alabama game is really really good, his breakdown of the sec championship last year was also great. Very objective guy while being openly a uga fan. Would recommend to anyone who likes watching someone explain plays.
SE++ PICK'EMS WEEK SIX: NO SERIOUSLY WHO THOUGHT SCHEDULING UCLA FOR A BIG NUDE GAME WAS A GOOD IDEA?
Straight Up
#9 Missouri @ #25 Texas A&M (-2.5) - Missouri is in the fun spot that we are finding a bunch of top teams in currently where we're not sure exactly how good they are thanks to a subpar schedule to this point. Boston College turned out to be feistier than anticipated, and we all watched that Vanderbilt game, but it is hard to say if Missouri is actually good and simply playing down to the level of their opponent, or if they're not nearly as good as the other teams in their current rankings zip code. That's why Texas A&M will be a good test for them; the Aggies aren't a world-beater, but they do have a solid defense and something that pretends to be offense, so you would like to see Missouri handle business here.
Appalachian State @ Marshall (-3) - THE OLD MOUNTAIN FEUD! Or, to use this year's phrasing, a game between two schools whose coaches desperately need a win. I'm not kidding when I say the loser of this game might be the first non-Billy Napier coach to get fired this year.
Rutgers @ Nebraska (-7) - We are so close to ranked Rutgers right now, you guys. Ok, not really - Rutgers can't buy a vote in the AP Poll and are sitting somewhat close to the top in the Coaches - but beating Nebraska is the kind of win that gets poll voters to pay attention. Dylan Raiola is solid but the Nebraska offense in general still needs some work, which feels unsurprising. Their defense is really good, however. This game is going to end like 9-7.
SICKOS GAME OF THE WEEK: Central Florida (-2.5) @ Florida - This game was already destined for greatness back when the schedule was announced, back when you were circling it as a game where Florida could almost-certainly fire Billy Napier after the final whistle. That time has come, but UCF has made things interesting by looking less-than-capable this year, needing a ridiculous comeback to beat TCU before having their heads caved in by Colorado last week. But more than anything, this game is a Sickos game because being able to say "yeah Central Florida should comfortably beat the Gators" feels wrong to say, even if it is true.
Against the Spread
Navy (-9.5) @ Air Force - THE FIRST ROUND OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF TROPHY! Navy...looks real good. Army...looks real good. Air Force...is absolutely experiencing a rebuilding year at the worst possible time. Interesting factoid here: Navy is looking for their first victory over Air Force since 2019! I feel bad that I don't care much for Air Force this year but we're looking one of the more impactful Army-Navy games since World War 2 currently.
Southern Methodist @ #22 Louisville (-6.5) - Ahh, another classic ACC matchup. SMU took advantage of their conference debut by beating Florida State so badly that we're not even making you pick the Clemson game this year. If that's not a damning indictment of Florida State currently I don't know what is. Louisville may be fine but they looked like hot ass against Notre Dame last week, and SMU has an actual offense so this could get worse.
Auburn @ #5 Georgia (-23.5) - THE DEEP SOUTH'S OLDEST RIVALRY! Well, it is second-oldest after the rivalry between Southerners and Common Decency for their Fellow Man, but that's just implied. Georgia is going to turn Auburn into a fine paste in this game, which they probably would have done anyway but the Alabama loss is going to sting something fierce. Of course, there is always the possibility that Hugh Freeze makes this a game and shows he can be a decent coach, but Payton Thorne is not Jalen Milroe by any stretch, which may complicate things for the Tigers.
James Madison (-16.5) @ Louisiana-Monroe - This week's second trip to the Fun Belt is not meant to highlight a great matchup (though this does feel like the best of the bunch in this regard) but rather to accomplish two things. One, I wanted to point out that James Madison is not struggling in a post-Cignetti world, likely because they went and hired another great coach in Bob Chesney to take over. Two, I wanted to point out that UAB did not hire in-house option Bryant Vincent when they had an opening two years ago, instead going for a discount Deion Sanders in Trent Dilfer. UAB is terrible right now, while Vincent went to a moribund ULM and has them sitting at 3-1 early in the season, complete with a drubbing of the same UAB program that passed him over. I think it's always a good sign when the state troopers abandon a head coach to go congratulate the guy who beat him, so things are really going well at UAB currently.
#8 Miami (-9.5) @ California - The DEI Warriors of Cal Berkeley have never hosted College Gameday before, so it's a huge deal that they managed to meme their way into the spot. It probably helps that this week is devoid of any real banger games, but this is still a great accomplishment. And for their troubles, they're going to ruin Mario Cristobal's day again! It's like the Pac-12 never died and was reborn with Boise State and Gonzaga in it!
GAME OF THE CENTURY OF THE WEEK (Straight Up)
#10 Michigan @ Washington (-2.5) - This is a fascinating clash of styles for the title. On the one hand, you have Michigan, the man ball, methodical team that wants to run on first, second, and third down, and sometimes even fourth down if they're forced to. They got here by outphysicaling big, bad Alabama in the Rose Bowl, silencing the doubters in the process. On the other hand, you have Washington, the high-flying daredevils who are inventing new ways to attack you on offense as we speak. They got here by dismantling Texas with their bevy of NFL-level receivers and Heisman runner-up quarterback, providing a perfect ending for the Pac-12 in the process.
There's a lot you can break down here. For example, I don't think Michigan will have near as much success as they did against Alabama defensively. Alabama's offensive line was young and could not snap the ball, while Washington's just won the Joe Moore award that Michigan fans covet. And where Jalen Milroe showed how limited he is as a passer, Michael Penix has both the veteran savvy to read a defense and the arm to make any throw he wants. Michigan will be able to stop the run, but Washington never really wants to run, especially when that means they're not throwing to any of their NFL-level receivers. This is by far the best offense Michigan has played all year, and it's not even close, which makes this fascinating.
On the flip side, I think Michigan is going to have a lot more success offensively than they did against Alabama because the Washington defense is not very good. They are opportunistic, though, and are great at bending and not breaking. That said, if Michigan remembers they have Blake Corum, they should be able to score a lot of points just by giving him the ball and getting out of the way. If this becomes a game where J.J. McCarthy has to repeatedly make plays to keep Michigan in the game, I'm less confident in their chances.
What makes this game so exciting is that it's really hard to guess how this game goes. I think any and all options are on the table. Michigan could win by a little or by a lot. Washington could win by a little or by a lot. Kirk Herbstreit could make me somehow hate a dog a little or a lot. Everything is possible!
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-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
As usual we completely failed to show up in the first half, and paid for it
Goddamn
I feel like there could be two rematches. One in the SEC Championship and one in the playoffs
and the gengars who are guiding me" -- W.S. Merwin
what even the fuck do you do against that
Steam
God it's just so pretty
I will admit I liked Bama's crimson a lot better than Georgia's bright red
and the gengars who are guiding me" -- W.S. Merwin
Not let your 5 star CB transfer out to Penn State apparently (rumor mill had it that Georgia was trying to move him into the nickel corner spot, which he didn't want to do). AJ Harris had the pick and return to set up the game sealing score for PSU today, and has been outstanding all season so far. So thank you Georgia for that one.
82 carries, 845 yards and 13 TDs
Boise's got Utah State next week, so he'll probably cross the 1,000 yard mark before the end of the first half
Also gotta agree with the people asking which Falcons-diehard unc in this kid's life taught him the Dirty Bird?
You play the ball, not the man.
Herm Edwards suck
The awful mustache, the mullet, the jersey number
and the gengars who are guiding me" -- W.S. Merwin
I wouldn’t bet against anyone who looks like that
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Here's what's actually crazy about this clip - Williams has enough speed after making those moves, and knows it, and takes the time to adjust his facemask before he goes into the endzone so he'll look good in pictures while he does his victory dance. It's some serious "Quicksilver thinking about his grocery list while he dodges bullets" shit.
10/10 roll motherfucking tide
I mean, uh, sure, knower of college football here, yes, definitely.
I told y'all Michigan would run all over USC and I got so much pushback, but look who's laughing now!
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-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
An accidental point!
So I am a huge fan of college football, but it’s not like I ever played or really understand the actual ins and outs of down to down play. I know very basic things, but I can’t look at a formation and just know what’s gonna happen based on the look the offense/defense is given other than “this is shotgun, that’s under center”.
This guy is ostensibly a Georgia fan video creator, but to my limited understanding he’s got some of the best film breakdown that patiently describes what’s going on and what was successful and what was missed.
This breakdown of the first half of the Alabama game is really really good, his breakdown of the sec championship last year was also great. Very objective guy while being openly a uga fan. Would recommend to anyone who likes watching someone explain plays.
Gonzaga joining PAC
Steam
That’s not to say they aren’t a good fit for most of the other sports though
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
that's why we call it the struggle, you're supposed to sweat
Straight Up
#9 Missouri @ #25 Texas A&M (-2.5) - Missouri is in the fun spot that we are finding a bunch of top teams in currently where we're not sure exactly how good they are thanks to a subpar schedule to this point. Boston College turned out to be feistier than anticipated, and we all watched that Vanderbilt game, but it is hard to say if Missouri is actually good and simply playing down to the level of their opponent, or if they're not nearly as good as the other teams in their current rankings zip code. That's why Texas A&M will be a good test for them; the Aggies aren't a world-beater, but they do have a solid defense and something that pretends to be offense, so you would like to see Missouri handle business here.
Appalachian State @ Marshall (-3) - THE OLD MOUNTAIN FEUD! Or, to use this year's phrasing, a game between two schools whose coaches desperately need a win. I'm not kidding when I say the loser of this game might be the first non-Billy Napier coach to get fired this year.
Rutgers @ Nebraska (-7) - We are so close to ranked Rutgers right now, you guys. Ok, not really - Rutgers can't buy a vote in the AP Poll and are sitting somewhat close to the top in the Coaches - but beating Nebraska is the kind of win that gets poll voters to pay attention. Dylan Raiola is solid but the Nebraska offense in general still needs some work, which feels unsurprising. Their defense is really good, however. This game is going to end like 9-7.
SICKOS GAME OF THE WEEK: Central Florida (-2.5) @ Florida - This game was already destined for greatness back when the schedule was announced, back when you were circling it as a game where Florida could almost-certainly fire Billy Napier after the final whistle. That time has come, but UCF has made things interesting by looking less-than-capable this year, needing a ridiculous comeback to beat TCU before having their heads caved in by Colorado last week. But more than anything, this game is a Sickos game because being able to say "yeah Central Florida should comfortably beat the Gators" feels wrong to say, even if it is true.
Against the Spread
Navy (-9.5) @ Air Force - THE FIRST ROUND OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF TROPHY! Navy...looks real good. Army...looks real good. Air Force...is absolutely experiencing a rebuilding year at the worst possible time. Interesting factoid here: Navy is looking for their first victory over Air Force since 2019! I feel bad that I don't care much for Air Force this year but we're looking one of the more impactful Army-Navy games since World War 2 currently.
Southern Methodist @ #22 Louisville (-6.5) - Ahh, another classic ACC matchup. SMU took advantage of their conference debut by beating Florida State so badly that we're not even making you pick the Clemson game this year. If that's not a damning indictment of Florida State currently I don't know what is. Louisville may be fine but they looked like hot ass against Notre Dame last week, and SMU has an actual offense so this could get worse.
Auburn @ #5 Georgia (-23.5) - THE DEEP SOUTH'S OLDEST RIVALRY! Well, it is second-oldest after the rivalry between Southerners and Common Decency for their Fellow Man, but that's just implied. Georgia is going to turn Auburn into a fine paste in this game, which they probably would have done anyway but the Alabama loss is going to sting something fierce. Of course, there is always the possibility that Hugh Freeze makes this a game and shows he can be a decent coach, but Payton Thorne is not Jalen Milroe by any stretch, which may complicate things for the Tigers.
James Madison (-16.5) @ Louisiana-Monroe - This week's second trip to the Fun Belt is not meant to highlight a great matchup (though this does feel like the best of the bunch in this regard) but rather to accomplish two things. One, I wanted to point out that James Madison is not struggling in a post-Cignetti world, likely because they went and hired another great coach in Bob Chesney to take over. Two, I wanted to point out that UAB did not hire in-house option Bryant Vincent when they had an opening two years ago, instead going for a discount Deion Sanders in Trent Dilfer. UAB is terrible right now, while Vincent went to a moribund ULM and has them sitting at 3-1 early in the season, complete with a drubbing of the same UAB program that passed him over. I think it's always a good sign when the state troopers abandon a head coach to go congratulate the guy who beat him, so things are really going well at UAB currently.
#8 Miami (-9.5) @ California - The DEI Warriors of Cal Berkeley have never hosted College Gameday before, so it's a huge deal that they managed to meme their way into the spot. It probably helps that this week is devoid of any real banger games, but this is still a great accomplishment. And for their troubles, they're going to ruin Mario Cristobal's day again! It's like the Pac-12 never died and was reborn with Boise State and Gonzaga in it!
GAME OF THE CENTURY OF THE WEEK (Straight Up)
#10 Michigan @ Washington (-2.5) - This is a fascinating clash of styles for the title. On the one hand, you have Michigan, the man ball, methodical team that wants to run on first, second, and third down, and sometimes even fourth down if they're forced to. They got here by outphysicaling big, bad Alabama in the Rose Bowl, silencing the doubters in the process. On the other hand, you have Washington, the high-flying daredevils who are inventing new ways to attack you on offense as we speak. They got here by dismantling Texas with their bevy of NFL-level receivers and Heisman runner-up quarterback, providing a perfect ending for the Pac-12 in the process.
There's a lot you can break down here. For example, I don't think Michigan will have near as much success as they did against Alabama defensively. Alabama's offensive line was young and could not snap the ball, while Washington's just won the Joe Moore award that Michigan fans covet. And where Jalen Milroe showed how limited he is as a passer, Michael Penix has both the veteran savvy to read a defense and the arm to make any throw he wants. Michigan will be able to stop the run, but Washington never really wants to run, especially when that means they're not throwing to any of their NFL-level receivers. This is by far the best offense Michigan has played all year, and it's not even close, which makes this fascinating.
On the flip side, I think Michigan is going to have a lot more success offensively than they did against Alabama because the Washington defense is not very good. They are opportunistic, though, and are great at bending and not breaking. That said, if Michigan remembers they have Blake Corum, they should be able to score a lot of points just by giving him the ball and getting out of the way. If this becomes a game where J.J. McCarthy has to repeatedly make plays to keep Michigan in the game, I'm less confident in their chances.
What makes this game so exciting is that it's really hard to guess how this game goes. I think any and all options are on the table. Michigan could win by a little or by a lot. Washington could win by a little or by a lot. Kirk Herbstreit could make me somehow hate a dog a little or a lot. Everything is possible!
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