Tide obviously favored, but it's an interesting intersectional matchup. Might get an early bead on how much of a handful Wisconsin could prove to be for us in late October.
Bama-Wisconsin...and other games
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Yup, it doesn't look good. The back-up is in. Wisconsin's long odds just got a lot longer.
I know it's early, but Bama without Saban lacks the intensity that they had previously.
Was that their portal kicker who missed that FG?
Was that their portal kicker who missed that FG?
Badger D gives up a few 1st downs and then stiffens, forcing Bama FG attempt which is missed from 46 yards. Wisconsin up 3-0.
Back-up Wisconsin QB didn't look good on his first series. Somehow I don't think the starter will be back on the field today. Looked like a significant knee injury. Feel bad for the kid.
Back-up Wisconsin QB didn't look good on his first series. Somehow I don't think the starter will be back on the field today. Looked like a significant knee injury. Feel bad for the kid.
It was--he made something like 29 of 30 last year but that was ugly
Locke played a lot last year at the end of the year
That sack on this drive was ugly--lucky they didn't lose that fumble.
Locke looks lost so far--hard without reps to go in against Bama though
I remember Franklin defending that and thinking he was wrong. I think Fickle was wrong too. The QB s/b under center. Probably a QB keep with a FB pushing from behind.
I hate not being under center on a 4th and less then 1--you're asking to get stuffed. Motion isn't going to impact that play like Wisconsin was hoping--the LBs are going to fill the gaps--if you want to try to run it wide with the WR they'll let you try it
And, off topic, but FSU is awful. Down 3-0 to Memphis. The 27th year senior, DJ U, is 5/6 for 7 yards and a pick.
Admit the mistake of adding him and play Brock or Kromenhoek
Admit the mistake of adding him and play Brock or Kromenhoek
You've heard of losing a tough game and then having the hangover lead to a 2nd consecutive loss.
FSU is doing the concept one better: they're blowing a whole season after the bitter end of last year.
I didn't give Wisconsin much of a chance in this game but they would have been right in the thick of it if not for the screw ups.
- Deep hand-off on 4th and a foot.
- Fumble giving Bama the ball deep in Wisc territory.
- Offsides on Bama 4th and goal.
Terrible Badger penalty to give Bama second life on the 3rd-down near the goal line. Result: 14-3.
Wisconsin really in the hole now. There appears to be no way they can play competitively from behind with this back-up QB running the offense.
Tough spot for the back-up. He just wasn't ready to be put in this situation against this D.
Wisconsin really in the hole now. There appears to be no way they can play competitively from behind with this back-up QB running the offense.
Tough spot for the back-up. He just wasn't ready to be put in this situation against this D.
Honestly, I just don't think FSU is good. I've been betting against them (or DJ U) all year. Norvell gets fired if they lose today
Very interesting. Maybe we'll be treated to another Brian Kelly tantrum after the game.
Memphis got ballsy--went for a 4th and short at midfield--Memphis TE dropped an easy first down and now FSU is driving (well, in plus territory)
Mizzou looks like a team that hasn't played anyone with a pulse yet--BC needs to build a lead early
Why? Because they don't want opponents to down the ball on the 2?That stopped about a decade ago
Whoa baby, don't sleep on Boston College. O'Brien may have something going there in Chestnut Hill. Let's see if they can hang with Missouri all game.
O'Brien might kill Castellanos if he keeps making dumb decisions. Mizzou suddenly is confusing him.
Yup, Bama-Wisconsin is now a done deal. The Boston College and LSU games look more interesting at this point.
Mizzou is playing better now--the Fighting O'Briens still have a shot
Meanwhile, Mike Norvell might as well just pack up his office after this game--even if they battle back he has to go
Lando, I can't imagine Norvell being fired...yet. Maybe if the rest of the season plays out as disastrously as the start has been, the school would take a hard look.
FSU right now is in one of those bad dreams that just won’t end. I don’t know whether many of their players already have packed it in or they just don’t have enough good players, but they are legitimately bad right now. Their qb is not good, but their d-line is even worse.
Remember--they're desperately trying to get into the SEC or Big Ten. 0-3 against BC, Ga Tech and Memphis gets him fired. They're in a perceived weak conference and they're eliminated from the playoff before October. Simply can't happen. He's only 19-15 in the ACC since he was hired--the smoke and mirrors of last year won't protect him.
A couple other coaches have really big games today as well or their seat become very hot including they guy we beat in the opener.
If DJ U is still the QB in the second half then Norvell maybe wants to be fired
Remember he left Memphis for FSU
Remember he left Memphis for FSU
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