COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 3 GAMES TO WATCH

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May 9, 2002
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California at Nevada

Two high powered offenses clash in Nevada. Riley is hoping to finally put together a full season of good Qb'n, and Kaepernick hopes to run and throw all over a fairly good Cal defense. It seems like Nevada is picked to challenge the WAC the last few years, but can never really put it together. A win here would be a HUGE booster in confidence.

No. 12 Arkansas at Georgia

Arkansas somehow got pre-ranked high and are now near-cracking the top 10. Georgia lost to a very good defensive team in SC, but get to stay home to try and rebound. Freshman Murray did pretty good, but needs to step it up in order to keep pace with Mallett.

Georgia Tech at North Carolina

Both teams are in need of a redemption game, for different reasons. The ACC Atlantic looks pretty crummy right now, and someone is going to have to step up and prove they want to win it. UNC lost to a average LSU team, but did so because 8 starters were missing. GT lost to a very mediocre, and rebuilding, KU team.

No. 8 Nebraska at Washington

Nebraska has been ballhawking the last 2 weeks, albeit to lesser opponents. Now, they get out of their comfort zone, and face Locker in Seattle at a very loud Husky Stadium. So far, no one has been able to stop frosh QB Martinez for Nebraska, but WKU and Idaho are not necessarily big shot D teams. The read-option offense will need to be stopped in order for UW to have a chance at winning this game.

No. 18 USC at Minnesota

Neither of these teams look very good at the moment. Sure, USC is 2-0, but have looked pretty bad in the process. UM lost to a FCS school. Nuff said.

Portland State at No. 5 Oregon

Who was the last team to put 100 on the scoreboard???

Mississippi State at No. 15 LSU

MSU looks much improved this year, with a stout D and a young QB. LSU scraped by a thin UNC squad and could not muster 30 points against a very bad Vandy team. At some point, LSU will be knocked out of the top 25, and this may be the team to do it.

Clemson at No. 16 Auburn

Auburn was poised to be the team in the SEC to emerge this year. SO far, they have beat a young MSU team by 1, and Arkansas State (allowing 26 points in the process). Clemson is rebuilding, but have a very good QB in Parker. Both defenses will need to play at a high level and not let the other offense get momentum.

No. 3 Boise State at Wyoming

Why is this here? Because with the VT loss, BSU doesn't look very impressive anymore. They need to win every single game this year by at LEAST 3 TD's to even get a SNIFF at a NCG chance. Wyoming has some young talent and a new coaching regime, but can they stop Moore?

Fresno State at Utah State

FSU is always in talks of being a good WAC team, but USU seems to be having a coming out party. They hung with Oklahoma and NEARLY pulled it out. Borel is letting the ball fly and SR RB Smith is one of his weapons.

GAME OF THE WEEK

No. 9 Iowa at No. 24 Arizona

Only matchup of ranked teams this week. Arizona is finally beginning to get it together consistently over the last 2 years, with the defense catching up to the offense. Iowa boasts a physical and fast defense that can come from all angles and positions. They also have SR. QB Stanzi, who has put them on his shoulders when need be.
 
Mar 17, 2006
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u think the arizona vs iowa game is gonna be better than the arkansas vs georgia game? i think thats gonna be a pretty good game right there. but its kinda a slow week in college this week
 
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u think the arizona vs iowa game is gonna be better than the arkansas vs georgia game? i think thats gonna be a pretty good game right there. but its kinda a slow week in college this week
Im a bit biased AGAINST the SEC at times...I will admit.

With that being said, yes. I do think it will be good, but UGA has an unproven QB. They are going to have to crash on Mallett in order to slow them down. I dont know how good Arkansas' OL is.

PS - Thanks to the mods for the sticky on these. I appreciate it.
 
Jan 18, 2008
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lol, Oregon Vs. PSU is a joke. Jerry Glanville thought he could turn that program into somethin and failed miserably.

Of course Im rooting for all the Pac-10 teams this week. Really hoping Arizona can pull off the upset. Im even going to root for the huskies even though I know they are going to get dominated.

oh and FUCK THE SEC
 
Jan 18, 2008
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my Girlfriend and my roomate thought it was hilarious how excited I got when Notre Dame loss and they had to go over and sing the school song to the student section after their loss. shit never gets old seeing them doing that shit after a loss. I fucking hate the dame and lou holtz
 
Apr 25, 2002
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dont know a whole lot bout college ball but im tryin to get more into it this year... i watched hella games last satday
I find myself more entertained on Saturdays than Sundays.

Fall is a crazy time sitting on my ass 9 hours on Saturday and 6 hours on Sunday. But its supposed to rain this weekend so I have an excuse.
 
Apr 25, 2002
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But you suck at movies. We're talking about Minn who just got beat by South Dakota and isn't a contender in the Big 10 against USC. I guess it's a VERY thin week.
 
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But you suck at movies. We're talking about Minn who just got beat by South Dakota and isn't a contender in the Big 10 against USC. I guess it's a VERY thin week.
My movies > Wisconsin Badgers and you know it.

Some of the games i put up there are for novelty reasons only. I mean...HELLLLOOOO...i have Oregon vs PSU up there....and I aint talking about Penn State. You think anyone outside of Eugene is going to even know that game is being played??? USC is average this year, and they nearly lost to HAPLESS UVA @ HOME. It took a BLOWN call by the Pac-10 refs for them to eek out a 3 point "thumping" of a team that ill end up 10th in the ACC.

Cmon man, get with it....
 
Feb 23, 2003
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Iowa game will be my game to watch for sure. USC-Minny of course (homer pick), Fresno State @ Utah State of course.

Cal Nevada has potential to be very interesting, Im hoping for a Nevada victory.

Fuck Clemson and Auburn
 
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FSU is always in talks of being a good WAC team, but USU seems to be having a coming out party. They hung with Oklahoma and NEARLY pulled it out. Borel is letting the ball fly and SR RB Smith is one of his weapons.
Yeah that QB is proving himself and should preform well in conference play. Our DEFENSE is veteran though, should be a good game. Ill be watching closely.