Anyone heading to this? Can't wait for it.
I fancy UUJ for the whole thing this year
a great Bahstahn accent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoKzCff8Zbs
This will be very one sided, no?
Well, both had bad years last year (3-9) but that would appear to have been a bad blip for Georgia Tech, who would have higher expectations. Boston College should be a bit below that, but Vegas has (I think) the line at just 3.5 points, so that would be good.
The fact that it's a conference game (which is brilliant) and is the first game, on a neutral site (where most fans will probably support BC) makes it a bit more of a toss up.
Are BC in the SEC or am I confusing my Georgia's?
You're mixing up your Georgias. University of Georgia, the Bulldogs, are in the SEC. Georgia Tech, the Yellowjackets, are in the ACC. Georgia Tech went 11-3 in 2014, but 3-9 last year. Megatron went to Georgia Tech.
and one of those wins last season for GA Tech was this :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV0YvPnmZsU
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 25, 2016, 12:31:53 PM
and one of those wins last season for GA Tech was this :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV0YvPnmZsU
Ha ha Jimbo Fisher. Dick.
The next thing queued on You Tube for me after that was this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7s2m5Z5GA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7s2m5Z5GA)
Must be the best finish to a college football game ever. (And I know about the Band etc)
ah - don't get Syferus started
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 25, 2016, 11:51:47 AM
You're mixing up your Georgias. University of Georgia, the Bulldogs, are in the SEC. Georgia Tech, the Yellowjackets, are in the ACC. Georgia Tech went 11-3 in 2014, but 3-9 last year. Megatron went to Georgia Tech.
Cheers. Explains why I thought it would be a mismatch and partly why I wasn't too bothered about tickets. Will it be on TV?
It's on ESPN I think.
Just for reference, the following are the players from Georgia Tech in the NFL at the moment
Jerry Attaochu San Diego Chargers Linebacker
T.J. Barnes Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Tackle
Morgan Burnett Green Bay Packers Safety
Mario Butler Buffalo Bills Cornerback
Andrew Gardner Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle
Jamal Golden New Orleans Saints Safety
Adam Gotsis Denver Broncos Defensive End
Stephen Hill Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver
Michael Johnson Cincinnati Bengals Defensive End
Isaiah Johnson Detroit Lions Safety
Zach Laskey Los Angeles Rams Fullback
Tyler Marcordes San Diego Chargers Linebacker
Shaq Mason New England Patriots Offensive Lineman
Christopher Milton Indianapolis Colts Cornerback
Derrick Morgan Tennessee Titans Linebacker
Quayshawn Nealy Seattle Seahawks Linebacker
DeAndre Smelter San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver
Daryl Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker
Demaryius Thomas Denver Broncos Wide Receiver
Vance Walker Denver Broncos Defensive End
Darren Waller Baltimore Ravens Tight End
Brandon Watts Minnesota Vikings Linebacker
Philip Wheeler Atlanta Falcons Linebacker
D.J. White Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back
Lou Young Carolina Panthers Cornerback
And from Boston College
Mehdi Abdesmad Tennessee Titans Defensive End
Will Blackmon Washington Redskins Safety
Anthony Castonzo Indianapolis Colts Offensive Tackle
Gosder Cherilus Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Tackle
Emmett Cleary New York Giants Offensive Tackle
Steven Daniels Washington Redskins Linebacker
Kasim Edebali New Orleans Saints Linebacker
Andy Gallik Tennessee Titans Center
Mark Herzlich New York Giants Linebacker
Josh Keyes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker
Luke Kuechly Carolina Panthers Linebacker
Al Louis-Jean Miami Dolphins Cornerback
Ifeanyi Momah Arizona Cardinals Tight End
Chris Pantale Philadelphia Eagles Tight End
Shakim Phillips Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver
Kevin Pierre-Louis Seattle Seahawks Linebacker
Ryan Quigley Jacksonville Jaguars Punter
Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons Quarterback
Ian Silberman San Francisco 49ers Offensive Lineman
Justin Simmons Denver Broncos Safety
John Wetzel Arizona Cardinals Offensive Tackle
Andre Williams New York Giants Running Back
Connor Wujciak Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 25, 2016, 12:42:15 PM
The next thing queued on You Tube for me after that was this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7s2m5Z5GA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7s2m5Z5GA)
Must be the best finish to a college football game ever. (And I know about the Band etc)
"There's no athletes on the ground, they're all fat guys" ;D
Quote from: Dinny Breen on August 25, 2016, 01:06:48 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 25, 2016, 12:42:15 PM
The next thing queued on You Tube for me after that was this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7s2m5Z5GA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7s2m5Z5GA)
Must be the best finish to a college football game ever. (And I know about the Band etc)
"There's no athletes on the ground, they're all fat guys" ;D
I remember that afterwards. Alabama had had a kick blocked earlier on, and were paranoid about getting a block again, so the put in their Jumbo package. That's fine, but if the kick doesn't go dead, you suddenly are a bit exposed in terms of chasing down anyone :)
On a slightly different note I recently watched the Netflix Documentary Series Last Chance U, i'm sure anyone into their American Football has already seen it, but would recommend it to all. I see a lot of comparisons between college football and gaa, what it means to the players and the local community.
It must be tough for those college players that never make it to the NFL, imagine playing in front of 80,000 people at some of the bigger colleges, superstars about their city and then just have to stop playing at the age of 24. I can't think of any other sport that gives you so much exposure and then takes it away from you so young.
Going to Tulane v Southern Jaguars in New Orleans in a few weeks. I'm not that bothered about the football, just love the atmosphere, the bands, cheerleaders and the tailgating.
Last year we were in Fort Worth TX for the first college game of the season and the ESPN College GameDay show was being filmed there, it was such good fun to see all the hype around it.
Tulane will be a lot less of an event than last year. Do I remember rightly that you were at Baylor and SMU? They'd be two big (relatively big) College Football Programs. Tulane struggles to make an impact in the Big Easy, and Southern would be a small FCS school I think. It'll still be good craic, but you might see more pageantry in Dublin than in Tulane :)
Yeah, we had a few options of games but liked the small stadium feel that Tulane has. Don't expect College GameDay to be there but fits in well.
SMU ran a mustang across the field for every touchdown...not that they scored too many.
Pity we are missing out on the Dublin game.
Tell me what your options were, and I'll tell you how wrong you were :)
Georgia Southern @ South Alabama
Jacksonville State @ LSU (yes I kow LSU is big but the stadium holds over 100k which sounded like an NFL game to me)
College games are not like NFL games, in terms of what you are talking about, because that sense of pageantry and the band etc is not a part of the NFL. So even though LSU would have a massive crowd, the history and feel of Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge would have been very cool. Still, Tulane is a FBS school, so I'm sure you'll have a great time. Enjoy it.
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 25, 2016, 02:51:49 PM
College games are not like NFL games, in terms of what you are talking about, because that sense of pageantry and the band etc is not a part of the NFL. So even though LSU would have a massive crowd, the history and feel of Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge would have been very cool. Still, Tulane is a FBS school, so I'm sure you'll have a great time. Enjoy it.
Well good to know in future about the bigger stadiums. Baton Rouge would have meant picking up a hire car a day earlier so it was going to be a hassle.