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MaximumSam

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B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« on: August 30, 2018, 09:56:07 AM »
We've got:

New Mexico State at Minnesota at 7 pm on BTN

Northwestern at Purdue at 8 pm on ESPN

There are a few other games, probably not worth watching except for football is here, I'll have a beer (Great Lakes Oktoberfest) and commandeer the good television from the kids.  

NW @ Purdue is almost the perfect opening game - not a national glamour game but two good B1G teams in a game that is very meaningful to conference standings.  
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2018, 10:00:08 AM »
what about airbhg? do iowa fans have to thank him/her/it?
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2018, 10:04:13 AM »
I like NW and I liked Purdue last year.  I don't know who to "root for".  I'll just watch and enjoy.

IF Purdue has a nice run this year, and I know the schedule is tough, is Brohm gone?  Last year there were a LOT of new coaches, perhaps after this year there won't be many.  Coach O is said to be on the HS.
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2018, 10:08:55 AM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on August 30, 2018, 10:04:13 AM
I like NW and I liked Purdue last year.  I don't know who to "root for".  I'll just watch and enjoy.

IF Purdue has a nice run this year, and I know the schedule is tough, is Brohm gone?  Last year there were a LOT of new coaches, perhaps after this year there won't be many.  Coach O is said to be on the HS.
NW and Purdue are easy teams to root for, not sure who I'll side with but probably Purdue, just because the fans deserve a winner after a lot of down years.  A strong season will absolutely make Brohm a hot target, though.
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2018, 10:23:27 AM »
Quote from: MaximumSam on August 30, 2018, 09:56:07 AM
NW @ Purdue is almost the perfect opening game - not a national glamour game but two good B1G teams in a game that is very meaningful to conference standings.  
Agreed.  I don't want my team opening in conference, but if it's a thing, I'd rather it be a solid game between two middle of the pack teams than like last year showcasing a top helmet team, but against a blah opponent.
I suspect they'll be fine, but UCF opening on the road with a new coach can't be fun.  McKenzie Milton is always worth watching too.
I also think Tulane-Wake Forest is interesting.  I have trending arrows up next to both of those.  I've got Tulane meeting UCF in the AAC Championship Game FWIW.
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2018, 10:37:29 AM »
Quote from: ELA on August 30, 2018, 10:23:27 AM
Agreed.  I don't want my team opening in conference, but if it's a thing, I'd rather it be a solid game between two middle of the pack teams than like last year showcasing a top helmet team, but against a blah opponent.
I suspect they'll be fine, but UCF opening on the road with a new coach can't be fun.  McKenzie Milton is always worth watching too.
I also think Tulane-Wake Forest is interesting.  I have trending arrows up next to both of those.  I've got Tulane meeting UCF in the AAC Championship Game FWIW.
We do a little confidence pool at work on teams against the spread where you pick five games.  I looked long and hard at UCF for it but ended up going with Miami, Michigan, Maryland, FAU, and Appy State
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2018, 10:47:27 AM »
Stupid kid's school scheduled back to school night for 6 PM PT this evening... An hour after the Purdue kickoff.

So I'm gonna have to DVR it and watch it on time-shift when I get home. :'(
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2018, 10:50:12 AM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on August 30, 2018, 10:04:13 AM
I like NW and I liked Purdue last year.  I don't know who to "root for".  I'll just watch and enjoy.

IF Purdue has a nice run this year, and I know the schedule is tough, is Brohm gone?  Last year there were a LOT of new coaches, perhaps after this year there won't be many.  Coach O is said to be on the HS.
Most Purdue fans seem to think he's planning to stick around for a while. He makes pretty darn good money, seems to have a good relationship with Bobinski, is getting the institutional/facilities support to improve, and he doesn't seem like the type to chase the "next big thing".
I think the NFL could possibly lure him, and of course if his alma mater [Louisville] comes calling, he might take that job even if it's a lateral move. And sure, the right situation at the right helmet school might get him.
But I honestly think he's comfortable where he is, and he's not going to leave for anything other than a perfect situation. 
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2018, 10:50:57 AM »
Quote from: bwarbiany on August 30, 2018, 10:47:27 AM
Stupid kid's school scheduled back to school night for 6 PM PT this evening... An hour after the Purdue kickoff.

So I'm gonna have to DVR it and watch it on time-shift when I get home. :'(
you should do a better job of getting your priorities in order.  consider this a counseling.  
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2018, 10:53:44 AM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on August 30, 2018, 10:04:13 AM
I like NW and I liked Purdue last year.  I don't know who to "root for".  I'll just watch and enjoy.

IF Purdue has a nice run this year, and I know the schedule is tough, is Brohm gone?  Last year there were a LOT of new coaches, perhaps after this year there won't be many.  Coach O is said to be on the HS.
I hope Brohm stays for 20 years, but since there's the possibility that he will bolt for a better slot, I'll probably root for Fitz.  I know he'll be staying
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2018, 10:55:59 AM »
Quote from: MaximumSam on August 30, 2018, 10:37:29 AM
We do a little confidence pool at work on teams against the spread where you pick five games.  I looked long and hard at UCF for it but ended up going with Miami, Michigan, Maryland, FAU, and Appy State
we pick 6 games, makes it even tougher
I'm leaning Penn St, Oklahoma, Northwestern, Iowa State, Michigan, and Northern Ill
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2018, 11:02:18 AM »
Quote from: FearlessF on August 30, 2018, 10:55:59 AM
we pick 6 games, makes it even tougher
I'm leaning Penn St, Oklahoma, Northwestern, Iowa State, Michigan, and Northern Ill
I was struggling for the last couple.  My thoughts were I really like Miami and and LSU straight up and the spreads were thin enough to justify it.  Took Maryland just because they are big home dogs and thought Oklahoma and PSU might struggle a bit offensively with all the new pieces.
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2018, 11:04:14 AM »
Don’t know if Brohm will leave after this year but if the LSU AD had half a brain he’d fire that mongoloid Orgeron and go all in on Brohm.
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Re: B1G Football is Here Thank All of the Gods SOC Thread
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2018, 11:29:53 AM »
Quote from: rolltidefan on August 30, 2018, 10:00:08 AM
what about airbhg? do iowa fans have to thank him/her/it?
Yes. Yes they do. 
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