College Football Week 14 Nov 30- Dec 1 2012

[Socnorb11]

Is there any way I can catch Soc?

Never! This thing is over!

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I changed my pick to Wisconsin on the theory their problems are due to injured players who will return this week and not a coaching staff that is in over its head, and that no pressure will be put on the refs by the conference or tv to get 11-2 nebraska, not 8-5 wisconsin, into the rose bowl.

[obucard]

I changed my pick to Wisconsin on the theory their problems are due to injured players who will return this week and not a coaching staff that is in over its head, and that no pressure will be put on the refs by the conference or tv to get 11-2 nebraska, not 8-5 wisconsin, into the rose bowl.

How about the possibility of 7-6 Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl?

[JL21]

[Sutter'sBeard]

Friday, Nov 30
MAC at Detroit: Northern Illinois vs. Kent State
Pac-12: UCLA at Stanford

Saturday, December 1
ACC at Charlotte: Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
Big Ten at Indianapolis: Wisconsin vs. Nebraska
C-USA: UCF at Tulsa
SEC at Atlanta: Georgia vs. Alabama

[JoeMcKim]

Friday, Nov 30
MAC at Detroit: Northern Illinois vs. Kent State- NIU
Pac-12: UCLA at Stanford- Stanford

Saturday, December 1
ACC at Charlotte: Florida State vs. Georgia Tech- FSU
Big Ten at Indianapolis: Wisconsin vs. Nebraska- Wisconsin
C-USA: UCF at Tulsa- Tulsa
SEC at Atlanta: Georgia vs. Alabama- Georgia

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http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2012/11 ... state-loss

"The Badgers are 7-5 after their third overtime loss in four games, and could ultimately finish the season 7-7 after entering the 2012 season with Rose Bowl expectations. Yet I'm strangely at peace with this squad.

It feels like it should be the end, but it turns out Wisconsin has another game to play before heading off to a bowl game somewhere--the Gator Bowl looking likely. A lot of fans view the Big Ten Championship game as a setup for Wisconsin to achieve a rarely (never?) seen 7-7 record. There is no reason to like the team's chances against Nebraska, but the odds are at least as good as they were against Ohio State and Penn State. For all of the belly-aching, let's not forget that both games were tied at the end of regulation. That's a 50-50 shot, presumably.

That isn't consolation, I know. Our happiness in sports doesn't tie neatly with how our teams actually played. A close loss leaves a disproportionately large bruise. But while three straight overtime losses looks like a trend, it is still well within the variance of small sample sizes. Yes, this is very relevant.

I'm at peace with this squad. I was frustrated plenty, with play-calling and improperly vetted coaching hires in particular. Mike Markuson should have never happened, in hindsight, and Matt Canada is apparently only capable of calling screens and play action before a defense has over-committed to the running game. But five losses (or seven) isn't earth-shattering for a team that went through a massive coaching transition, suffered injuries at critical moments, and is currently down to its third starting quarterback at season's end.

Dare I say, I believe the 2012 season will be regard fondly, for Montee Ball and his superlative career, for the awakening of Joel Stave, and for what hindsight may ultimately view as the calm before an outstanding 2013 season. Every piece on offense returns outside of Ball and Ricky Wagner. A front seven that had been stout until Happy Valley will be senior-laden. Underlying that team will be a never-die attitude that has permeated recent iterations of Badger football under Bret Bielema.

I should be upset, and fans are absolutely right to be. In fact, they are right to choose whatever narrative they wish."

Monday's Links:

Bret Bielema is the fifth highest paid head coach in the Big Ten, and more importantly KIRK FERENTZ IS THE FIFTH HIGHEST PAID COACH IN THE COUNTRY.

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I don't think that would be Saban's reaction to Chizik getting canned.

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Dear Auburn: Please hire Brett Bielema as he is an experienced and successful coach. Thank you in advance.

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Kent State
Stanford
Florida State
Nebraska
Tulsa
Alabama