FULMER CUPDATE: PENN STATE PULLS AHEAD

by Orson on Aug 17, 2007 10:05 AM EDT

Yes, there's Michigan players finally being charged for "stomping on the victim's head while wearing heavy boots during the fray," a case which earns Michigan five more points to put them at a respectable 15 points total for the campaign for the Fulmer Cup. (Breakdown: Felony assault=3, two cases of misdemeanor assault, one point each.)

But the major breaking story today is the news out of State College, PA: two Penn State football players, Andrew Quarless and Willie Harriott, were caught drinking on campus and cited for underage consumption, piddly charges with the combined significance of a field goal. Field goals don't count for much in the first quarter, but they'll snap backs in the fourth quarter, which is precisely where we're at in the competition right now. The two one-point offenses combine to put Penn State--BRAAAAAAAINS!!!--into a one point lead over the Illini for the 2007 Fulmer Cup, 25-24.

Again: a [NAME REDACTED] team has blown a fourth quarter lead in spectacular fashion. We're speechless. (HT: Run Up The Score.)

Defeat. It has a thousand forms. This is one.

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“We’re getting better and better. Showing continuous improvement. We’re going to work on our skills — public intox, DUI, marijuana possession, the fundamentals — and win this thing.”

by Doug on Aug 17, 2007 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

Damn it, Doug. I was totally going with “we’re getting drunker and drunker”.

by Run Up The Score on Aug 17, 2007 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

Also, I submit that Michigan should get an extra point for stomping people at a charity function.

by Run Up The Score on Aug 17, 2007 10:14 AM EDT reply actions

Christ Illini! There’s a keg. Pick the goddamned thing up and throw it! At him! Or her! Or that fucking pit bull!

Get off your asses and act like champaignions!

by Allahver Fist on Aug 17, 2007 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

Penn State could fumble this away at the end, there’s a rumor Scirrotto’s charges are gonna be dropped.

by Nick on Aug 17, 2007 10:19 AM EDT reply actions

#5
PSU will once again get screwed in the last two seconds of the game….

by bhors on Aug 17, 2007 10:25 AM EDT reply actions

pat forde thinks that the big 10 is by far the most dominant conference in the fulmer cup. the sec and pac 10 are merely wannabes.

by gerry dorsey on Aug 17, 2007 10:26 AM EDT reply actions

Big10/11! Big 10/11! Big 10/11! We’re number 1, 2, AND 3! Woo hoo!

by Jackwraith on Aug 17, 2007 10:26 AM EDT reply actions

Florida gets an extra point for everything because they are Florida. Assault at a charity event warrants at LEAST two extra points.

You know, when I was in school, tOSU was full of thugs and couldn’t beat Michigan. When the hell did things turn 180 degrees?

by Annon on Aug 17, 2007 10:28 AM EDT reply actions

Awww… look at USF! They’re trying to emulate their big brother in Gainesville, by stealing car boots! Isn’t that sweet!

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/08/17/Sports/Potential_USF_starter.shtml

by Seven Years in Gainesville on Aug 17, 2007 10:30 AM EDT reply actions

Penn State could fumble this away at the end, there’s a rumor Scirrotto’s charges are gonna be dropped.

That’s a good point, and it’ll drop us a solid 11-12 points in the standings. When is the last day of the FC, anyway?

by Run Up The Score on Aug 17, 2007 10:31 AM EDT reply actions

Concerning this year’s team, the correct Analogy would be PSU is going to throw a late interception / pick 6 when Scirrotto’s numerous points are lost.

by Dan F on Aug 17, 2007 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

I’m still trying to figure out how texass isn’t higher since half their team is out on bail.

by okiedomer on Aug 17, 2007 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

Jim Delany is holding off on expanding the Big 10 until he sees who finishes fourth.

by Fumblerooski on Aug 17, 2007 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

When you got a head coach that dresses like Teddy Ruxpin, that’s when.

by jebushchrist on Aug 17, 2007 10:38 AM EDT reply actions

Someone must’ve brought up the Rose Bowl and got curbed. Go Wolverines…as in work boots!

by Bully Van De Graaff on Aug 17, 2007 10:40 AM EDT reply actions

[Name Redacted] plans to give Illinois the same commitment he gave Florida and bust up a Frat Party. He figures that would be good for AT LEAST a 10 Spot. In other news Aaron Rodgers blasts [Name Redacted] as “pretty classless” for his efforts at helping get his team in a position to actually win something.

by JohnnySkids on Aug 17, 2007 10:40 AM EDT reply actions

forget this stuff and bring on the Friday bunda Orson

by Futbawl Fan on Aug 17, 2007 10:43 AM EDT reply actions

- oh snap.

by Brian on Aug 17, 2007 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

Why even report underage drinking? The Fulmer cup is bullshit.

by purpleheart on Aug 17, 2007 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

- I’m in stitches man… freaking stitches!

by Out of Conference on Aug 17, 2007 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

20
You’ll feel different about reporting underage drinking when the new 7th Floor Crew of 18-20 year olds is mudding your 29 year old girl on the Trunk. On the Trunk? On the Trunk.

by JohnnySkids on Aug 17, 2007 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

12 — The analogy posted by # 6 is still quite relevant to some of us. I witnessed those restored two seconds in person, and yes, I’m still mad about it.

But if there’s ever a time when I’d like to see PSU surrender a late lead, this is it. Really embarrassing stuff.

by Mike on Aug 17, 2007 10:52 AM EDT reply actions

and # 21 – I didn’t know you guys were plushies.
My apologies.

by jebushchrist on Aug 17, 2007 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

Speaking of strange Youtube videos…..

http://3rdsaturdayinblogtober.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/sigourney-weaver-aint-got-nothing-on-bear/

by Spittoon on Aug 17, 2007 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

#25
I bleed crimson…I drink the Kool-aid…I have an alter to the Bear in my living room…but that video is the weirdest shit I have ever seen in my life.

by CapstoneAlum on Aug 17, 2007 11:15 AM EDT reply actions

altar

by CapstoneAlum on Aug 17, 2007 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

No HT for the michigan story? It’s ok, they’re only skunkbears, after all. gotta throw support behind the real contenders.

by Wooderson on Aug 17, 2007 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

Wooderson, we forget who sent that to us. If it was you, apologies. A hat tip is due.

by Orson Swindle on Aug 17, 2007 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

Nothing new here with [Name Redacted] losing a “big” game…or a little game…ok, any game.

by stockman on Aug 17, 2007 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

that shit was off the chain. Silliest shit I’ve seen in a long time. Here’s hoping the creator received college credit for this.

by Brian on Aug 17, 2007 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

Once again The Ohio State University is the boat anchor of the Big Ten. 0 Fulmer Cup points thus far.

I mean how in the fuck are we ever going to beat an SEC team with 0 fulmer points??? Now I know how Penn State and Michigan have been doing it (both 4-2 against the SEC since 1992)…lol.

by tOSUBuckeyes on Aug 17, 2007 11:29 AM EDT reply actions

The SAD thing is some people probably think this is true…just like Elvis.

by yoyofutbawl on Aug 17, 2007 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

1. HT = hat tip. Always wondered but did not want to ask.
2. What is the Joe Paterno and brains joke? Is it merely that he is 7.5 million years old, or some sort of zombie, and thus feeds on human, or possibly bovine in a pinch, brains for survival? Or, is it taken out of a quote, and possibly out of context for humorous purposes, such as Nick Saban not having time for this shit?

by Coop on Aug 17, 2007 11:34 AM EDT reply actions

Joepa feeds on human brains, score for you.

by stockman on Aug 17, 2007 11:36 AM EDT reply actions

Can we please just move on to the Friday Cheesecake? There is really nothing to see here…

by Mike @ Black Shoe Diaries on Aug 17, 2007 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe “Cops” should move to the Big Ten Network. Then Comcast would carry it……

by graNDfan on Aug 17, 2007 11:49 AM EDT reply actions

#33
Elvis was killed in the previous alien invasion. The creatures were immune to his pelvic thrust death ray.

by Spittoon on Aug 17, 2007 11:54 AM EDT reply actions

Gentlemen,

Thanks for the link to RUN UP THE SCORE. I scrolled down and found this gem, please do this for the SEC:

http://thehawkeyecompulsion.blogspot.com/2007/08/if-members-of-big-10-were-cars-or-car.html

by Bruce Dickinson on Aug 17, 2007 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

Those guys do outstanding work.

by jebushchrist on Aug 17, 2007 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

I’d read that site over and over, Bruce.

by Oops Pow Surprise on Aug 17, 2007 12:12 PM EDT reply actions

If there is any pride left in Illinoise, somebody will perpetrate an assault tonight.

by Port City Gangsta on Aug 17, 2007 12:39 PM EDT reply actions

Speaking of field goals……

Sizemore said his client was involved in the fight, but videotape evidence shows Thornbladh was not standing near the victim’s head.

Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean that really got out of hand fast!

by blazin on Aug 17, 2007 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

You should check out Jebus and OPS’ encounter with [NAME REDACTED]. Very rarely do I laugh out loud. That one caused the gopher effect within 4 seconds. Well done, sirs.

by RedDevilEA on Aug 17, 2007 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

The Big 10 might just sweep the podium positions, as I’m pretty sure Michigan is still owed at least a couple points for these two players’ charges, which would get them to a tie for 3rd:

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/annarbornews/football/index.ssf?/base/sports-2/118681457856220.xml&coll=2

One’s just a run-of-the-mill DWI, but the other? Indecent exposure inside the Big House, a superb FC entry—he added another layer of relatedness between the crime and college football. Plus, he’s whipping out the ol’ “forgot to zip my pants” defense (sorry, couldn’t help it). In fairness, the charge probably doesn’t stick, but it only has to make it until the season kicks off to count toward the Fulmer Cup, right?

by irishdevil on Aug 17, 2007 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

Who’s in the lead for the Ellis T. Jones Award?

by John on Aug 17, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions

I’ve mentioned Michigan’s DUI and indecent exposure here twice previously and it still hasn’t made the Fulmer Cup scoreboard. Did someone put Gary Danielson in charge of tabulating such things?

by maskedavenger on Aug 17, 2007 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

— even if IL wins the Fulmer Cup, they still pale in comparison to their basketball team’s incident last year. “Leaving your teammate to die in the car” has to be worth 100 points.

by Yinka Double Dare on Aug 17, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

— if Gary Danielson were tabulating the points, he’d be spending the second half of the competition campaigning for Florida to get those points over Michigan.

by Yinka Double Dare on Aug 17, 2007 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

- To campaign or not to campaign…that is the question.

Obviously Gary knew what he was talking about. The little 11 looked pretty sweet in the Rose/BCS championship game. not

by Varmitttttt on Aug 17, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like Bama will pick up a point… http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_523018.html

And a question…did UA ever get the points for these guys…

Brandon Deaderick, Brandon Fanney and Roy Upchurch were arrested for their role in a
disturbance near campus on July 14. Fanney and Upchurch were charged with disorderly conduct and Deaderick was charged with criminal mischief, resisting arrest, and giving police a fake name.

Also, WVU might pick up some serious points in the near future…
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_523070.html

by mattp8498 on Aug 20, 2007 1:55 AM EDT reply actions