Well, it seemed liked forever but December 28th has finally arrived. I decided my car could no longer be relied upon so I bought myself a 2020 Subaru Forester as a Christmas present. So, I'm officially broke.
December 28th, 4 PM - Peach Bowl, Atlanta
LSU - 63 (1) vs Oklahoma - 28 (4)
Oklahoma had no chance. With multiple missing defensive stars they were almost helpless against Joe Burrow and company. Burrow threw for 7 TD passes in the FIRST HALF.
December 28th, 8 PM - Fiesta Bowl, Glendale
Ohio State - 23 (2) vs Clemson - 29 (3)
Here's my call on this game over at the Washington Post.
"Clemson hasn't faced an opponent like Ohio State but I'm betting that once they get over the initial shock Lawrence and company will pull it out."
So Ohio State builds a 16-0 lead and then wow, wow and wow. A targeting call after review on third down leads to a Clemson touchdown. A roughing the kicker penalty leads to a 99 yard drive and a Clemson touchdown. A catch, fumble and run for a touchdown gets negated after review eliminating an Ohio State touchdown.
Can I call them or can I call them. On to New Orleans. What a great game.
January 13, 8 PM - New Orleans
LSU (1) vs Clemson (3)
I'm going with LSU.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Sunday, December 08, 2019
CFP Final Ranking
OK, so I was wrong and committee decided that LSU's crushing of Georgia combined with Ohio State's struggles with Wisconsin in the first half merited moving LSU back to #1. I disagree but it's their decision.
So the CFP teams will be:
#1 - LSU (13-0)
#2 - Ohio State (13-0)
#3 - Clemson (13-0)
#4 - Oklahoma (12-1)
Rounding out the top ten we have the following bridesmaids:
#5 - Georgia (11-2)
#6 - Oregon (11-2)
#7 - Baylor (11-2)
#8 - Wisconsin (10-3)
#9 - Florida (10-2)
#10 - Penn State (10-2)
I'm glad to see that Wisconsin wasn't penalized for losing to Ohio State and will represent the Big 10 in the Rose Bowl against Oregon which ain't a bad prize.
The CFP will be as follows:
December 28th, 4 PM - Peach Bowl, Atlanta
LSU (1) vs Oklahoma (4)
December 28th, 8 PM - Fiesta Bowl, Glendale
Ohio State (2) vs Clemson (3)
I'm going to go with LSU and Clemson which will set up a massive shoot-out for the championship game on January 13th in New Orleans.
So the CFP teams will be:
#1 - LSU (13-0)
#2 - Ohio State (13-0)
#3 - Clemson (13-0)
#4 - Oklahoma (12-1)
Rounding out the top ten we have the following bridesmaids:
#5 - Georgia (11-2)
#6 - Oregon (11-2)
#7 - Baylor (11-2)
#8 - Wisconsin (10-3)
#9 - Florida (10-2)
#10 - Penn State (10-2)
I'm glad to see that Wisconsin wasn't penalized for losing to Ohio State and will represent the Big 10 in the Rose Bowl against Oregon which ain't a bad prize.
The CFP will be as follows:
December 28th, 4 PM - Peach Bowl, Atlanta
LSU (1) vs Oklahoma (4)
December 28th, 8 PM - Fiesta Bowl, Glendale
Ohio State (2) vs Clemson (3)
I'm going to go with LSU and Clemson which will set up a massive shoot-out for the championship game on January 13th in New Orleans.
Saturday, December 07, 2019
CFP Ranking Week #5 Scores
The Championship Weekend results.
Utah - 15 (5) vs Oregon - 37 (13)
Baylor - 23 (7) vs Oklahoma - 30 (6) 1 OT
Georgia - 10 (4) vs LSU - 37 (2)
Virginia - 17 (23) vs Clemson - 62 (3)
Ohio State - 31 (1) vs Wisconsin - 21 (8)
It's Friday night and Utah won't be going to the CFP or the Rose Bowl. It will be Oregon to the Rose Bowl and the door may now be open for the winner of Baylor vs. Oklahoma.
Well, it's now close to 4 PM on Saturday, my car's transmission has conked out (again), Oklahoma has eliminated Baylor and now has to wait and see what happens with LSU and Georgia.
If the guys that fixed my transmission just a few months ago don't repair it this time for free I'm scrapping my car. It's 12 years old with 141,000 miles and I can afford a new one. That's doesn't mean I'm not really annoyed.
It's pushing 8 PM and LSU has made a statement over Georgia 37-10. Clemson has intercepted Virginia in the end zone a few minutes ago.
It's 8:40; Clemson is taking care of business over Virginia 17-7 but Wisconsin leads Ohio State 7-0 and has the ball.
Ohio State, trailing 14-0 and deep in their own territory, just ran a fake punt for a 1st down. Can you spell momentum change? Clemson is up 31-7 at halftime; Ohio State squandered the fake punt by fumbling at the Wisconsin 5 yard line.
Ohio State cut the lead to 14-7 but Wisconsin answered with a TD in the last 30 seconds of the half and went into halftime ahead 21-7.
Isn't this getting interesting?
I think it's safe to say that Clemson will beat Virginia as they're pulling away big time at 45-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter. But Ohio State and Wisconsin is not so obvious.
We're really down to two possibilities. Either Ohio State comes back to beat Wisconsin or Wisconsin upsets Ohio State.
In the first case I have to think that LSU goes to #1, Ohio State goes to #2, Clemson stays at #3 and Oklahoma gets the #4 spot.
If Wisconsin wins, then I think we get LSU at #1, Clemson at #2, Ohio State at #3 and Oklahoma at #4.
Personally, I think Ohio State comes back to win and, if they come back big enough, could even hold the #1 spot.
Ohio State had a huge 3rd quarter and now leads 24-17. Clemson finished off Virginia 62-17.
Ohio State utterly dominated Wisconsin the second half outscoring them 24-0 and coming back to win 31-21. I have to believe Ohio State will hold the #1 spot so I guessing the four playoff teams will be:
#1 - Ohio State (13-0)
#2 - LSU (13-0)
#3 - Clemson (13-0)
#4 - Oklahoma (12-1)
Utah - 15 (5) vs Oregon - 37 (13)
Baylor - 23 (7) vs Oklahoma - 30 (6) 1 OT
Georgia - 10 (4) vs LSU - 37 (2)
Virginia - 17 (23) vs Clemson - 62 (3)
Ohio State - 31 (1) vs Wisconsin - 21 (8)
It's Friday night and Utah won't be going to the CFP or the Rose Bowl. It will be Oregon to the Rose Bowl and the door may now be open for the winner of Baylor vs. Oklahoma.
Well, it's now close to 4 PM on Saturday, my car's transmission has conked out (again), Oklahoma has eliminated Baylor and now has to wait and see what happens with LSU and Georgia.
If the guys that fixed my transmission just a few months ago don't repair it this time for free I'm scrapping my car. It's 12 years old with 141,000 miles and I can afford a new one. That's doesn't mean I'm not really annoyed.
It's pushing 8 PM and LSU has made a statement over Georgia 37-10. Clemson has intercepted Virginia in the end zone a few minutes ago.
It's 8:40; Clemson is taking care of business over Virginia 17-7 but Wisconsin leads Ohio State 7-0 and has the ball.
Ohio State, trailing 14-0 and deep in their own territory, just ran a fake punt for a 1st down. Can you spell momentum change? Clemson is up 31-7 at halftime; Ohio State squandered the fake punt by fumbling at the Wisconsin 5 yard line.
Ohio State cut the lead to 14-7 but Wisconsin answered with a TD in the last 30 seconds of the half and went into halftime ahead 21-7.
Isn't this getting interesting?
I think it's safe to say that Clemson will beat Virginia as they're pulling away big time at 45-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter. But Ohio State and Wisconsin is not so obvious.
We're really down to two possibilities. Either Ohio State comes back to beat Wisconsin or Wisconsin upsets Ohio State.
In the first case I have to think that LSU goes to #1, Ohio State goes to #2, Clemson stays at #3 and Oklahoma gets the #4 spot.
If Wisconsin wins, then I think we get LSU at #1, Clemson at #2, Ohio State at #3 and Oklahoma at #4.
Personally, I think Ohio State comes back to win and, if they come back big enough, could even hold the #1 spot.
Ohio State had a huge 3rd quarter and now leads 24-17. Clemson finished off Virginia 62-17.
Ohio State utterly dominated Wisconsin the second half outscoring them 24-0 and coming back to win 31-21. I have to believe Ohio State will hold the #1 spot so I guessing the four playoff teams will be:
#1 - Ohio State (13-0)
#2 - LSU (13-0)
#3 - Clemson (13-0)
#4 - Oklahoma (12-1)
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
CFP Rankings Week #5
There were no real surprises.
#1 - Ohio State (12-0)
#2 - LSU (12-0)
#3 - Clemson (12-0)
#4 - Georgia (11-1)
#5 - Utah (11-1)
#6 - Oklahoma (11-1)
#7 - Baylor (11-1)
#8 - Wisconsin (10-2)
#9 - Florida (10-2)
#10 - Penn State (10-2)
So, on to Championship Weekend.
Utah (5) vs Oregon (13), Friday 8 PM.
Baylor (7) vs Oklahoma (6), Saturday 12 PM.
Georgia (4) vs LSU (2), Saturday 4 PM
Virginia (23) vs Clemson (3), Saturday 7:30 PM
Ohio State (1) vs Wisconsin (8), Saturday 8 PM
Oh boy. There are so many possibilities for chaos here.
The first question becomes what happens if Utah wins and Georgia loses? Could Utah jump Georgia? If Utah and Georgia lose is it possible the winner of Oklahoma-Baylor leapfrogs them both? What happens if Wisconsin beats Ohio State?
Ohio State handled Wisconsin pretty easily during the year 38-7. I don't see the change of venue making that big a difference so I think Ohio State stays #1.
I'm going to go with LSU over Georgia. The LSU defense may still be a bit questionable but I think their offense is going to put up points even against Georgia.
Dabo Swinney has Clemson motivated and pissed cause they don't get no respect. I think Virginia is in serious trouble.
Baylor gave up 17 unanswered points to Oklahoma in the forth quarter of their 1st game. I think this time around Baylor gets revenge.
As for Utah and Oregon, I just don't know enough about the two teams to hazard a guess.
#1 - Ohio State (12-0)
#2 - LSU (12-0)
#3 - Clemson (12-0)
#4 - Georgia (11-1)
#5 - Utah (11-1)
#6 - Oklahoma (11-1)
#7 - Baylor (11-1)
#8 - Wisconsin (10-2)
#9 - Florida (10-2)
#10 - Penn State (10-2)
So, on to Championship Weekend.
Utah (5) vs Oregon (13), Friday 8 PM.
Baylor (7) vs Oklahoma (6), Saturday 12 PM.
Georgia (4) vs LSU (2), Saturday 4 PM
Virginia (23) vs Clemson (3), Saturday 7:30 PM
Ohio State (1) vs Wisconsin (8), Saturday 8 PM
Oh boy. There are so many possibilities for chaos here.
The first question becomes what happens if Utah wins and Georgia loses? Could Utah jump Georgia? If Utah and Georgia lose is it possible the winner of Oklahoma-Baylor leapfrogs them both? What happens if Wisconsin beats Ohio State?
Ohio State handled Wisconsin pretty easily during the year 38-7. I don't see the change of venue making that big a difference so I think Ohio State stays #1.
I'm going to go with LSU over Georgia. The LSU defense may still be a bit questionable but I think their offense is going to put up points even against Georgia.
Dabo Swinney has Clemson motivated and pissed cause they don't get no respect. I think Virginia is in serious trouble.
Baylor gave up 17 unanswered points to Oklahoma in the forth quarter of their 1st game. I think this time around Baylor gets revenge.
As for Utah and Oregon, I just don't know enough about the two teams to hazard a guess.
Sunday, December 01, 2019
CFP Rankings Week #4 Scores
The final scores after week #4. Top ten loses are in italics.
Ohio State- 56 at Michigan - 27 (13)
Texas A&M 7 at LSU - 50
Clemson - 38 at South Carolina - 3
Georgia - 52 at Georgia Tech - 7
Alabama - 48 at Auburn - 45 (15)
Colorado - 15 at Utah - 45
Oklahoma - 34 at Oklahoma State - 16 (21)
Wisconsin - 38 (12) at Minnesota - 17
Baylor - 61 at Kansas - 6
Rutgers - 6 at Penn State - 27
So, Wisconsin wins the Big 10 West and will meet Ohio State next week. That could be interesting. In the meantime Alabama lost a wild one to Auburn so they are pretty much out of contention. Baylor will get another shot at Oklahoma and LSU will play Georgia after both had big wins.
So, Alabama should fall out of contention and Utah should move into the bridesmaid slot. I see no reason for LSU and Ohio State to switch places and none for Clemson and Georgia to switch places either.
#1 - Ohio State
#2 - LSU
#3 - Clemson
#4 - Georgia
#5 - Utah
#6 - Oklahoma
Ohio State- 56 at Michigan - 27 (13)
Texas A&M 7 at LSU - 50
Clemson - 38 at South Carolina - 3
Georgia - 52 at Georgia Tech - 7
Alabama - 48 at Auburn - 45 (15)
Colorado - 15 at Utah - 45
Oklahoma - 34 at Oklahoma State - 16 (21)
Wisconsin - 38 (12) at Minnesota - 17
Baylor - 61 at Kansas - 6
Rutgers - 6 at Penn State - 27
So, Wisconsin wins the Big 10 West and will meet Ohio State next week. That could be interesting. In the meantime Alabama lost a wild one to Auburn so they are pretty much out of contention. Baylor will get another shot at Oklahoma and LSU will play Georgia after both had big wins.
So, Alabama should fall out of contention and Utah should move into the bridesmaid slot. I see no reason for LSU and Ohio State to switch places and none for Clemson and Georgia to switch places either.
#1 - Ohio State
#2 - LSU
#3 - Clemson
#4 - Georgia
#5 - Utah
#6 - Oklahoma
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