Another Blankety-Blank International Break JV NFL Only Open Thread

DFO overlords are glad I didn’t say “fuck off, cunts” in the title.  But seriously…fuck off, cunts.  We need a full day of all varietals of footy!  Especially with this rather dire JV NFL slate.  But as usual, the world don’t care what we need, especially what Hippo need.

Northwestern at Minnesota (Noon, BTN)

Wow, they is some dogs in this window.  This’un is flagged because the Mildcats have clinched a berth in the B1G title match, with an 0-3 non-conference mark.  With a little bit of luck, they could be 6-6 and play for the championship, which would be the most B1G thing ever.

Michigan State at Nebraska (Noon, Fox)

Sparty is a mere 2-point favourite here.  As my preferred college indie band would say, Jump! On that elevator…

Yes, that’s what I’m gonna do… (and yes, this actually made MTV’s 120 Minutes, Hippo was so excite)

Utah at Colorado (1:30, PAC-12)

This should actually be a good game, though the offenses are nothing to write home about.  Team Secular Big Love probably has the best mathematical chance to represent the jumbled South v. the Apple Cup winner for the conference title.  As such…probably betting the JV Donks here.

Syracuse v. Notre Dame @ Babe Ruth’s Corpse Field (2:30, NBC)

L’Orange aren’t that bad offensively, but they have about as much chance to stop the Irish from scoring as a random assortment of Commentist Party members.  Don’t go getting your hopes up (unless you are Fronk).

West By God Virginia at Oklahoma State (3:30, ABC)

On one hand, this is a bear trap of a match for Fuckers du Cousins.  But on the other, BDSM State could be emotionally drained after their 1-point loss in Stillwater.  Could go either way.  And a blowout in either direction.

Boston College at Florida State (3:30, ESPN2)

Two notables.  First, BC is a road favourite in Tallahassee.  Second, an Iggles win means no bowl for the Semenholes, breaking like a bajillion year streak.  Purely a schadenfreude watch.

USC at UCLA (3:30, Fox)

Hey, it’s still a rivalry.  Now with race war overtones!!  Here’s some more hipster goodness, thematically correct:

Duke at Clemson (7:00, ESPN)

Don’t sleep on this matchup, the Devils TOTES can threaten the 28-point spread.

UAB at Texas A&M (7:00, ESPN2)

UAB is 9-1 against mostly nobody, but TAMU is kinda shitty so could be a fun upset (Blazers are +17 as of this writing).  This is that strange pre-Thanksgiving week where most of the SEC takes a virtual bye.  BLECH.

Stanford at Cal (7:30, PAC-12)

The Best of the West are all on the internal network this week, as these Golden Shower Bears have looked hungry of late (and the Trees…not so much).

Cincinnati at UCF (8:00, ABC)

Seriously, JV Cincy v. Hitler Mice is the national prime-time selection.  Jesus wept.

Iowa State at Texas (8:00, LHN/ESPN3)

Two top 20 sides, in this crap slate, and it will only be available streaming to most folk.

Arizona at Washington State (10:30, ESPN)

Oh, this is tricky as fuck for Mike Leach’s pirate crew.  Apple Cup is next, and will decide the PAC-12 North no matter what.  Can they stay focused and keep their long-shot playoff hopes alive?  Watch and be amazed, as Wazzu has really turned up the defensing in November.

 

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Redshirt

The dinner in the Redshirt household is a skillet that has eggs, beans, oats, chili powder, squash, lettuce and cheese. Send help!

Brocky

I’m starting to think this Notre dame team isn’t as overrated as I think they are

Redshirt

Wait until the playoffs and they play Clem II and the Red Elephants.

rockingdog

just woke up form a nap. what game is good right now?
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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Viva La Tabula Raza

USC/UCLA is holding my interest.

scotchnaut

Ref flattens a WVU rb. Hilarious.

WCS

I disagree.

scotchnaut

Meh, at least you’re not down 29-0 with a qb that is way in over his head.

herodotus450

Trap games all around, Indiana keeping it close with Mich

Brocky

Lets go Hoosiers

Wakezilla

How the hell did Maryland blow the game? Did they stop running with McFarland?

Redshirt

I still don’t know. If I’m the play-caller and my RB has 200 yards in a third of the game, I’m giving this guy the ball early and often.

Wakezilla

It’s just like playing against the Dolphins. There’s no reason to throw the ball when you can get full penetration up the middle for 10 yards every play

Redshirt

Yeah. Don’t get fancy. Don’t try to be balanced. Just run the ball and give your QB the day off.

WCS
Wakezilla

I’m not going to lie, I just logged in to see if Citadel pulled off the YUGE upset. Looks like Saban’s halftime speach worked

WCS

“Keep playing like this, and I will have ALL of you dismembered.”

Redshirt

“Well, men. You’ve won. You should be very proud of your performance. And don’t worry, I’m a man of my word. My private army of hitmen are releasing your loved ones as I speak.”

Wakezilla

“looks like we DO have the money for your mother’s breast cancer treatment”

ballsofsteelandfury

I hate Notre Dame but I have to admit those pinstripe uniforms look pretty cool.

Wakezilla

Course they wanted to resemble the Yankees. Of course

Redshirt

I would’ve had the jerseys with white and pinstripes too. Go all out.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

I got some meat for the Oklahoma State meat judging team to judge…

[slams down package of ground beef]

Does this have too low a fat percentage to use for burgers?

Redshirt

Not in my family. We cook with 96/4 burgers. Fat evaporates; you don’t need to drain the skillet.

Redshirt

How did they end up on their 21st-string QB?

Redshirt

Why don’t you run here? You’ve literally been running past them all day!

herodotus450

Why even go for 2? MD was the one who was basically unstoppable in all phases.

Redshirt

Agreed. OSU got lucky. If this OSU shows up next week, Michigan may put up three-digits.

Mr. Ayo

DAMMIT. HE WAS WIDE OPEN/

Redshirt

HOLY SHIT, WE GOT AWAY WITH A WIN!

Redshirt

Well since they’re averaging a quarter acre per rush, I like Maryland’s chances.

Mr. Ayo

GO FER TWO!

Redshirt

How many miles has McFarland rushed for today?

Mr. Ayo

ALL HAIL BLEE’RGH

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

Yes and no. I thought as much when they reversed that Maryland touchdown, but they proved me seriously wrong when they gave Maryland a free set of downs.

Redshirt

Just sneak the ball. Don’t do anything stupid.

Redshirt

All hail stupid!

scotchnaut

Cuse dodges a big-ass bullet.

Redshirt

I’m not sure if Urban Meyer will survive this game, but I think I’m flirting with atrial fibrillation.

herodotus450

7 overtimes here we come

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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herodotus450

I dont think there’s been a single touchback in this osu-md game, WIERD.

scotchnaut

Just tuned in-is OSU’s D made of tissue paper and best wishes?

Redshirt

One-ply cheap ass tissue paper.

Mr. Ayo

tOSU left too much time on the clock for the Terps.

herodotus450

Yeah MD just needs one 80 running play to score

herodotus450

I think ohio state would give up 145 to Oklahoma or WVU

herodotus450

So you can advance a fumble now?

Mr. Ayo

TERPS!

Fronkenshteen

They are fucking inept on offense.

Col. Duke LaCross

$50 on the ML (+320) on Syracuse is probably not the first horrible decision I’m going to make in Vegas today.

herodotus450

Two QB system is back, for osu

Senor Weaselo

It’s Notre Dame-Syracuse and I can’t even root for meteor because I like the venue. Fuck everything.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

BUTTFUMBLE JR!!!

yeah right

That’s Winston Argyle Smithers Buttfumble Jr, Sir!