dustbowl
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| Registered on: | 11/26/2024 |
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Does anyone have interest in the next CFP rounds?
Back when it was only bowl games, the fan-guessing-game at what scores by which team win would generate the most "final AP poll" votes was a great conversation topic.
With this weirdly numbered 12-team bracket, (why not 8 or 16?) and with the "committee" starting out by breaking its own rules, i.e. "no rematches", I am indifferent after OUr rematch round. Rematches negate a reason for the CFP to exist.
The only sports news I care about now are OUr NIL/portal acquisitions/divestitures; and OUr H.S. 'croots.
Back when it was only bowl games, the fan-guessing-game at what scores by which team win would generate the most "final AP poll" votes was a great conversation topic.
With this weirdly numbered 12-team bracket, (why not 8 or 16?) and with the "committee" starting out by breaking its own rules, i.e. "no rematches", I am indifferent after OUr rematch round. Rematches negate a reason for the CFP to exist.
The only sports news I care about now are OUr NIL/portal acquisitions/divestitures; and OUr H.S. 'croots.
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Tate is STAYING PUT for 2026.
Just saw another site quote a guy on "X".
Just saw another site quote a guy on "X".
"Marcus Dupree's cousin leaving OU.
Maybe he'll get picked up by Tech."
Had to look up who was the cousin - Isaiah Autry-Dent.
Seasoned O-linemen can find good landing places. Best wishes to his future success.
(edit) I see his "X" announcement already posted in this thread.
Maybe he'll get picked up by Tech."
Had to look up who was the cousin - Isaiah Autry-Dent.
Seasoned O-linemen can find good landing places. Best wishes to his future success.
(edit) I see his "X" announcement already posted in this thread.
Let me post this pre-emptive best wishes to whoever enters the portal.
It is now just part of the business side of the sport. It is reality. Portal season is just another element of football season, as is summer conditioning, etc.
At least, as a certain famous coach has said of NIL, "Now Its Legal" to pay the players cash for their labors. With the year-round hard work by every player involved at this level of the sport, the dollars are earned.
Us schlub fans sitting on the sofa recognize and appreciate the hard work by the teams!
:cheers:
It is now just part of the business side of the sport. It is reality. Portal season is just another element of football season, as is summer conditioning, etc.
At least, as a certain famous coach has said of NIL, "Now Its Legal" to pay the players cash for their labors. With the year-round hard work by every player involved at this level of the sport, the dollars are earned.
Us schlub fans sitting on the sofa recognize and appreciate the hard work by the teams!
:cheers:
re: Sooners what’s a traditional dish I might smell at a tailgate? Anything unique?
Posted by dustbowl on 12/13/25 at 4:57 pm to SugarAggie
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I hear overcooked brisket is a thing there.
Used to be.
Until a certain west coast program paid $100,000,000 for that chef.
They did us a big favor.
re: Sooners what’s a traditional dish I might smell at a tailgate? Anything unique?
Posted by dustbowl on 12/13/25 at 9:14 am to JamalMurry27
Roadkill armadillo chili.
Well deserved. Made those kicks under high pressure, totally clutch.
And ... Tate the Great makes it look easy. A generational talent.
And ... Tate the Great makes it look easy. A generational talent.
A generational talent, well deserved!
re: OU vs Bama / Playoffs / Lost 24-34
Posted by dustbowl on 12/11/25 at 7:28 am to Naked Bootleg
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"Weather = 60's !!!"
...yeah right!
I lived in the OKC area for about 30 years. One thing I noticed, the weather can change a lot in a short time.
[post GIF of "Captain Obvious" here]
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Venables says Gentry Williams had shoulder surgery and will not be available for the Alabama game.
Says he does not know about R Mason Thomas.
CFP Rules Question:
Does the CFP governing body (who is that, anyway) have an injury reporting rule similar to the conference Thursday-injury-report rule that applied to SEC vs. SEC games?
re: Playoff Thread
Posted by dustbowl on 12/7/25 at 1:55 pm to castorinho
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Bama rematch lol
Who else is remembering that year the Orange Bowl brought us in for a re-match with Nebraska? Cornhusker Nation was not happy lol. That re-match worked out well for us, iirc.
I might be a bot.
A.I. has feelings, too.
:cheers:
A.I. has feelings, too.
:cheers:
re: Why did OSU go down so far so fast?
Posted by dustbowl on 12/3/25 at 11:58 am to OldTimer846
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Gundy checked out because of NIL and portal. Team quit when he did.
^^^^that's what I'm thinking.
However, Gundy got a lot of portals guys for his final season. Kept hearing his program was not showing the money to acquire top tier.
The guy they just hired must have been promised bigly NIL $$$$. No doubt he's also looking at the NFL model that many programs (including OUrs) are now using.
I find it interesting to see what programs have the $$$ and spend the $$$, such as Vandy buying a whole team from N.M. St.
The new normal.
Request:
could you put together a season summary like this for Isaiah Sategna III?
He has been involved in almost every key play this season.
Wasn't he in the infamous "deception" play that the teams we beat still whine and cry about lol.
could you put together a season summary like this for Isaiah Sategna III?
He has been involved in almost every key play this season.
Wasn't he in the infamous "deception" play that the teams we beat still whine and cry about lol.
QB injuries during BV's time back here has been a major factor. (I know, Captain Obvious talking)
Dillon's concussion and the drop off to the backup QB, remember the RRSO shut-out.
Then Mateer's broken throwing thumb just before the RRSO.
Apparently still a major drop-off to the 2nd string QB. Therefore JM rushed back to play too early.
Maybe young Hawk needs the extra years of development before starting.
If he has just one marquee year as a 5th year senior - could pay great dividends at draft time.
But I understand his folks want their youngster to get snaps.
Tough deal all the way around.
Of all HC's, BV has the standing/gravitas to mediate and resolve it.
Dillon's concussion and the drop off to the backup QB, remember the RRSO shut-out.
Then Mateer's broken throwing thumb just before the RRSO.
Apparently still a major drop-off to the 2nd string QB. Therefore JM rushed back to play too early.
Maybe young Hawk needs the extra years of development before starting.
If he has just one marquee year as a 5th year senior - could pay great dividends at draft time.
But I understand his folks want their youngster to get snaps.
Tough deal all the way around.
Of all HC's, BV has the standing/gravitas to mediate and resolve it.
Another close game yesterday ... Tate making kicks in the wind ... priceless!
What is "SOR Rank"?
Methinks all thought should only be on this one opponent. The "or bust" part introduces a possibility of negativity, es no bueno.
PMA only!
Narrow the mind-set to taking care of this week's business. There is nothing else. This week's opponent still has a talent-laden roster so ignore their other issues, 'cause they got ballplayers.
PMA only!
Narrow the mind-set to taking care of this week's business. There is nothing else. This week's opponent still has a talent-laden roster so ignore their other issues, 'cause they got ballplayers.
re: OU vs Missouri / Won 17-6 / 9-2
Posted by dustbowl on 11/19/25 at 5:33 pm to Naked Bootleg
With a brand-new pair of uniform pants, what short length will Tate wear?
Will it affect his kicking?
Will it affect his kicking?
I hear whatcher sayin'.
However the vintage uniforms in the collage are not the "alt" unis with wood-grain, blackout, etc.
However the vintage uniforms in the collage are not the "alt" unis with wood-grain, blackout, etc.
re: OU vs Missouri / Won 17-6 / 9-2
Posted by dustbowl on 11/18/25 at 7:04 am to Naked Bootleg
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Oh Please, God. No. We are an iconic brand and our alts are awful.
Agreeance.
I've never understood the alt-uni appeal.
Back when the Oregon Ducks got into neon green and metallic helmets and such that was a different look, but now all that feels like a fad, like the "pet rock" fad kinda out-dated.
Save that $$$ and put it into NIL for our shopping list.
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