IS THE DOOR OPEN?
Cause we’re bringing friends.
Tebow. Capital One Bowl. Incoherent, angry, blood covered blood updates blood. NOW NOW BLOOD NOW.
1:22: Rich Rodriguez gave ‘em the playbook. Florida’s defense looks like they studied for a Latin test and got the Cuneiform. Michigan 7-0, thanks to Chad Henne’s sudden excellence and Florida’s continuing inability to pressure the passer.
1:38 p.m.: A holding penalty is Florida’s best defensive play thus far: a three and out and suddenly we remember that Florida’s traditionally a slow starter under Meyer. Panic level: three coffees.
2:00 p.m.: Updates will be slow and spastic thanks to anger, emotion, and periodic reassurances to TCOAN that we’re not about to spear the television with the MacBook.
2:18 p.m.: Manningham is a damn beast, and Henne makes a brilliant call on the audible to a run. Florida’s defense is an atrocity as it’s been most of the season. We’re on a huge cup of coffee and a fruit tart and thinking about the champagne, not because we want to celebrate, but because we need the booze. Holy smoking hell.
2:22 p.m.: Don’t look now, but the surefire blowout of Virginia by Texas Tech is now a 16-7 Cav lead.
2:28 p.m.: Like Ladanian Tomlinson doesn’t have some lame shit on his system? Play artist Silkk The Shocker! Suck on that, Mr. Famous-I’ll-make-fun-of-a-bust-ass-broke-teenager!
2:39: Thank you, Mike Hart.
3:00:
3:31: Rain of frogs. Bloody seas. Anything else? This is an astonishingly ill-prepared team. It’s as if, in addition to our existing problems in pass coverage, we’ve sprouted a new lack of discipline and special teams problems! Dead in the water and taking it on below the waterline. No idea what can be done here.
4:04: Much broken furniture later, Florida has taken trash-talking dwarf Mike Hart’s fumble back for a tying TD. Now on Henne to destroy the secondary again. Someone steal Hart’s fish!
4:38: We’ve been through all the stages today. All of them. And there’s still five minutes left in this goddamned cardiac event of a game. Pills. A hammer. Something. There is no balm in Gilead for what this game is doing to the soul.
END: Well played. Michigan is the better team today. It’s hard to complain when you can’t defend a post route, can’t protect your quarterback, can’t kick a field goal, can’t…can’t win. Salut, monsieur Carr. We raise a glass of bubbly to you. Now go fishing and leave our team alone, because you were 2-0 against Florida.
ps. Michigan looked fast. Like, Big Ten fast.
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Let’s hear it for;
- day old Krispey Kremes
- the horrible combination of colours in the Citrus Bowl
- smelling like wood smoke after standing around the bonfire until 330 last night. It’s like Sex Panther, 60 percent of the time it works blah blah blah.
- UF not letting UM score again so we don’t have to hear that god awful song. It’s as annoying as rocky top and southern cal’s bullshit.
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 1:21 pm
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I caught the hang over bug that’s going around, and so far, very satisfied with the game.
Comment by Dave — January 1, 2026 @ 1:24 pm
3
Tebow should stick to what he does best, running the spread and winning Heismans, not introducing his teammates..
Comment by Cochese — January 1, 2026 @ 1:27 pm
4
Refs are letting a lot slide today.
Comment by MRod — January 1, 2026 @ 1:27 pm
5
Let’s hear it for a cuneiform reference!
Comment by babylon 6 — January 1, 2026 @ 1:32 pm
6
Pierre-Louis needs to be pulled promptly for Rickerson, after Rickerson’s stellar play against FSU.
Comment by go SEC — January 1, 2026 @ 1:33 pm
7
The crowd looks like a home game, not a bowl game.
OMG THE REFS CALLED HOLDING! It’s about fucking time.
Comment by Seven Years in Gainesville — January 1, 2026 @ 1:34 pm
8
” When I was little…..I asked my mother…what would I be…-MAKE IT STOP!!! MAKE IT STOP FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAKE IT STOP!!!!!
That ad is the strong front runner for shitty ad played too much. It’s making the Dr. Pepper commercial look tame in comparison.
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 1:35 pm
9
Is the era of communist football beginning early in Michigan?
Comment by PTTO — January 1, 2026 @ 1:35 pm
10
Chris Spielman just said:
“If you match 40 times between Ohio State and Florida last year, Ohio State probably would have come out on top.”
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 1:39 pm
11
Things that should never, EVER be done:
Commercials where pregnant women crave Taco Bell. Only stoners crave Taco Bell.
Fan-made signs at bowl games incorporating the bowl sponsor’s slogans.
Comment by Seven Years in Gainesville — January 1, 2026 @ 1:40 pm
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I think, I hope FLA just woke up…no losing to Big 10, people…
Comment by jamiedawg — January 1, 2026 @ 1:41 pm
13
#10:
Who?
Comment by Seven Years in Gainesville — January 1, 2026 @ 1:41 pm
14
Ummm… Florida just caught a ball at the 7, and #22 in white just did a chomp. I don’t understand.
Comment by Seven Years in Gainesville — January 1, 2026 @ 1:43 pm
15
former tOSU and Detroit Lion linebacker and current ESPN analyst/tOSU homer Chris Spielman. He’s doing the Wisc-Tenn game
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 1:44 pm
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PW:
Exactly
Comment by Seven Years in Gainesville — January 1, 2026 @ 1:47 pm
17
There’s the wolverines we know and heckle.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 1:56 pm
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It’s good to know that Arkansas brought their usual bowl team effort today
Comment by Jerkwheat — January 1, 2026 @ 2:04 pm
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Moral dilemma - I’m torn between my hatred for the Wolvies and the need for the Big Televen to show that it bears some semblance to a BCS conference. Decisions decisions.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 2:12 pm
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Why, prezackly, are three 8-win teams playing on January 1? Cripes, who’s in charge of purity control around here?
We need to get rid of the conference tie-ins and just go Thunderdome with bowl bids again. Come on, it was fun watching Ads try to play blackjack with the bowl bids the last week of the season…
mmmmmm, gin…
Comment by VandyJ — January 1, 2026 @ 2:12 pm
21
Only 16 carries for DMac, something is wrong with that.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 2:13 pm
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Moar trick plays um.
Comment by Stockman — January 1, 2026 @ 2:15 pm
23
Mizzou is pissed. Humanity advanced looks rather human today.
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 2:15 pm
24
Brandon Spikes nice move you thug.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 2:17 pm
25
Tied it up. Wonder if Orson’s television survived?
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 2:17 pm
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Orson’s got reason to kill the TV after the personal foul on Spikes. That was breathtakingly stupid.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:21 pm
27
Orson wouldn’t kill TOCAN’s TV…
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 2:23 pm
28
Is Percy Harvin jet-assisted?
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 2:23 pm
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Who knew anybody was capable of catching Harvin?
Comment by MRod — January 1, 2026 @ 2:23 pm
30
Percy, you Magnificent Bastard.
Comment by Mr. Wrong — January 1, 2026 @ 2:24 pm
31
In for a big finish at the Outback… maybe.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 2:25 pm
32
Every time I watch Michigan, I see Brandon Harrison racing desperately after an opposing ballcarrier. He played in high school with my little brother and hangs out at my parents’ house, but I never reconize him until I see his back.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:25 pm
33
Someone prepare Holly…The badgers are driving on Fulmer’s team late on the 4th
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 2:26 pm
34
Percy got caught from behind. Um… what?
I think he did it give Tebow his rushing TD. Nice sentiment, Percy, but remember, we like committing penalties in the red zone, so just run it all the way in next time.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 2:29 pm
35
Not that it should be but….
When the Gators do a Gator Chomp its an unsportsmanlike penalty for taunting…
When their opponents do a Gator Chomp its nothing…
Can someone please explain this?
Comment by Gator Chomp — January 1, 2026 @ 2:31 pm
36
Holy crap, talk about wasting an opportunity. AND the block.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 2:31 pm
37
Vols intercept Donovan, game over.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 2:32 pm
38
…and UT intercepts to seal the deal.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 2:32 pm
39
Donovan picked at the goal line. Ball game.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:32 pm
40
What the hell happened to Florida? They didn’t score?
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:33 pm
41
great opportunity … translation … the BIG 11 is softer and slower than the BIG EAST…
Comment by Gator Chomp — January 1, 2026 @ 2:34 pm
42
So much for SEC speed after that TE screen.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 2:34 pm
43
Space, bitches. Space.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 2:34 pm
44
HAHAHAHA
Michigan Sux.
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 2:35 pm
45
R Rod in the booth…is he wearing a slap bracelet or something? Didn’t those go out of fad in like ‘88?
Comment by Aerobab — January 1, 2026 @ 2:38 pm
46
Someone from East Lansing talking crap? I bet it’s beautiful there today.
I’m show some SEC speed getting outta there.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 2:39 pm
47
BRILLIANT! Hart is running all over the place, so of course Lloyd calls a trick play. Nice.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 2:43 pm
48
Goddamn, that was an ugly trick play by Michigan. Throw the ball out there, you limp wristed nancy.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:43 pm
49
A little too much tricaration for Henne to handle.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 2:43 pm
50
That Michigan fan’s look of despair was most excellent.
Comment by Marshawn Lynch's Injury Cart — January 1, 2026 @ 2:43 pm
51
You have to hand it to Wolverine fans, nobody (but Vols) do a better “WTF?!” expression when their team screws up.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 2:44 pm
52
Why did Hart think the fumble was SO funny?
Why the hell is Michigan running a trick play with this much time left and while playing pretty well?
It’s sickening.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 2:44 pm
53
I’ve never seen a tackle-eligible screen before, UVA. I don’t know how you expected a lineman to score from the 19 with less than 30 seconds to play in the half, but it was funny to watch.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:46 pm
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#46 - Actually, it’s quite gorgeous outside. There are some snow flurries right now, so we’ll have to throw a couple couches on the fire to keep warm.
Also, I’m getting a kick out of some of these UM fans on screen, especially that woman’s reaction after that intercepted flea flicker. That was probably my 2nd favorite UM fan expression ever, with 1st being the two girls crying uncontrollably after the OSU debacle this year.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 2:47 pm
55
Yeah, but will they eat boogers on national television? That’s the question.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 2:47 pm
56
Harris,
Michigan did the same thing earlier with Long (77), but it was incomplete because of a horrible pass by Henne.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 2:48 pm
57
I don’t care what anyone says..Ron Zook’s having a blast…he deserves it.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 2:49 pm
58
If Tebow, Percy, Urban and the boys don get their act together these ‘effing Michigan people in our apartment are going to make me open up the good champagne for them. Step it up.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 2:51 pm
59
fotodog, are you telling me more than one team has that ridiculous play in their aresenal? That’s amazing.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:51 pm
60
Michigan is holding every damn time
Comment by Erdinger — January 1, 2026 @ 2:51 pm
61
They just called a DPI penalty on Tebow?
Comment by Imposter Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 2:53 pm
62
Can anybody run to Orson’s house and collect all the knives before he hurts himself?
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 2:56 pm
63
There enough jawing going on between Fla-Mich to make Terrell Owens & Deion Sanders blush.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 2:57 pm
64
Hmm, how can Michigan manage to screw this up? I’m thinking they run out of time.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 2:58 pm
65
A fumbled snap. I didn’t expect that. They should go with the QB sneak. Nothing good can come from a pass.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
66
what a dumb call!
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
67
And that’s why I’m not a coach. Anybody know what size straight jacket Orson takes?
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 3:01 pm
68
this is Florida’s secondary…ONLY good can come from a pass
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:02 pm
69
Don’t do it, Orson! It’s just the first half!
Comment by Marshawn Lynch's Injury Cart — January 1, 2026 @ 3:02 pm
70
Not the half I expected. Both teams made some great plays and also some really boneheaded shit.
I’m surprised Michigan is ahead.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 3:03 pm
71
Tony Temple is having the game DMac was supposed to have. 24 carries 281 yards 4 TDs
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 3:04 pm
72
Thanks Arkansas. I hate y’all, good for nothing buncha fuckmooks.
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 3:05 pm
73
The vaunted, dominant SEC is just torching teams this bowl season.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 3:07 pm
74
2 stupid turnovers, they should be up by 17.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 3:07 pm
75
I still think #50 for Auburn should be banned for next season.
Comment by DirkDawggler — January 1, 2026 @ 3:08 pm
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#73,
THey will be 5-1 after Arkansas loses which is a better record than any conference except the Sun Belt (1-0). Also, Ark is the SEC’s 4th or 5th best team, Mizzou is the Big 12’s #2.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 3:10 pm
77
Do my ears deceive, or is UM’s marching band playing “Springtime for Hitler”?
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 3:13 pm
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damn…SEC is defending National champs in football…2 time in basketball..please I never bring up women’s hoops…We have a team in the National Championship game..we’re 5-1 in the bowls (Ark is a SWC team to me) and still 73 is angry about us being overrated….To all ya’ll I say- F U
(booze is kicking in)
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:15 pm
79
Dammit, if you’re going to force the halftime show on us, stick with the t&a shots.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 3:19 pm
80
Was that the ‘A Train’ singing at half? Boy, he’s gone downhill. And fast.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:19 pm
81
Mizzou really deserved a BCS bid.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 3:19 pm
82
Note to ESP Productions - do not cast your show with dancers that failed their auditions for The Biggest Loser.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 3:20 pm
83
Fuckmooks?
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 3:20 pm
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#76 fotodog -
Yeah nice work on the justification on Arkansas. You SEC fans are so funny. Always have an excuse when one of your teams lose, like last year when the slow Big 10 beat Tennessee and Arkansas.
Arkansas is suddenly not worthy to play Mizzou after beating LSU a few weeks ago. LOL.
I want to hear more about how much better the SEC is and how much faster they are than everyone else. Tell me how a 4 loss Wisconsin and a 7 loss Colorado team actually got blown out worse than the final score showed. Please don’t let 2008 start without some illogical logic from the SEC.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 3:20 pm
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Dear ABC/ESPN/Disney,
Shots of high school girls can potentially be great, but not when you focus on the tubby cheerleaders from some northern state during the lame half time show. Please correct this.
Sincerely,
Most everyone with XY chromosomes
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 3:21 pm
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bnb614
WTF? When Ark won a national championship in hoops in the 190’s we took it..they are a SEC team all way….
The Big 10 is fast..fast ..fast….feel better?
You are angry at something…probably going 0-3 today isn’t helping….
Mizzou played great and deserved to win!
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:23 pm
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It’s all about women’s basketball Doug. And archery. I am sure you are defending national champs in archery too. Don’t forget to bring that up. Oh wait, I think Vanderbilt got blown out in the national championships of curling. That means technically now they out of the SEC and are more of a SWC team.
Only the teams that win continue to be SEC I guess.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 3:25 pm
88
Apple products are for retards.
Comment by Allahver Fist — January 1, 2026 @ 3:27 pm
89
It’s about football.
Florida 41 Ohio State 14
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:27 pm
90
Well, this just got reeeal interesting.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 3:27 pm
91
So, FUCUM, were y’all prepared for the pooch kick, too? lol
Comment by Ed — January 1, 2026 @ 3:27 pm
92
My point exactly Doug. You take Arkansas as an SEC team when they win. But all you have is excuses when they lose.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 3:27 pm
93
Is Rich Rod calling the plays now?
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 3:28 pm
94
It’s 2008 Doug yet all you can bring up is 2007’s 41-14.
Hell that was centuries ago. Tebow has cried after 3 losses since then.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 3:29 pm
95
Memo to the UF kickoff team:
Catch the ball.
Comment by Snoop — January 1, 2026 @ 3:29 pm
96
hahahahahaha this game, oh Lord, this game…
it’s evil versus evil as far as i’m concerned, but michigan winning this game would make my day and i can’t believe i actually said that
Comment by bup bup bup — January 1, 2026 @ 3:30 pm
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#24 lay off Spikes! I coached him in high school. Big-Baby is laying the wood even though Urban Meyer can lick the crack of my as….
Comment by Fat Daddy — January 1, 2026 @ 3:30 pm
98
Um… searching for the right words… hm… AAAHHHHHH!
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 3:31 pm
99
Who am I arguing with?
Ok it’s 2008
Tenn 21 Wisc 17
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:31 pm
100
bnb614
What’s with all the vitriol?
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:32 pm
101
For all Florida fans concerned.
Two words.
Lloyd. Carr.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:33 pm
102
Actually we beat tOSU in 2008.
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:33 pm
103
If Florida loses to Michigan does that mean they lose to Appalachian State too?
Comment by daviehamsufferer97 — January 1, 2026 @ 3:34 pm
104
nevermind. I forgot what year it was again.
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:34 pm
105
HOT HOT HOT!!!
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 3:35 pm
106
Perhaps Florida should have taken notes from Appy State.
And why aren’t more teams doing this “Sunshine Kick” thing?
Comment by Rob — January 1, 2026 @ 3:35 pm
107
Yea…Make fun of Tebow crying…
http://www.withleather.com/post.phtml?pk=1894
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:36 pm
108
bnb,
You’re right, Arkansas lost. They lost to a really good Mizzou team. In fact, they got killed and that puts the SEC’s record at 5-1 in bowls.
Last I checked, Bama and Colorado were both 6-6 before the bowl and Tenn and Wisc had 4 and 3 losses respectively and the SEC won both of those games. Were they blow outs? No, but we won.
If Florida continues to piss this game away, you can talk, but until then we have the 07 champs, a team in this year’s BCS championship game and the best bowl record this year, so shut the hell up!
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 3:37 pm
109
#75, ban Ryan Pugh? C’mon, it’s the Stay ‘Effing Classy conference.
cheap shots are a given
Comment by lola — January 1, 2026 @ 3:38 pm
110
Where is the bama/auburn threadjack?
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 3:38 pm
111
ARRRR. Thar be pirates on the horizon. Tex Tech coming back, y’all.
Comment by Ed — January 1, 2026 @ 3:41 pm
112
Nobody from Bama is willing to threadjack for fear of his knee getting taken out.
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 3:41 pm
113
yea tebow isnt that good at all
Comment by Gator Chomp — January 1, 2026 @ 3:45 pm
114
Lloyd. Carr.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:46 pm
115
more likely that nobody from Bama has made it out of the casinos in Shreveport yet….
Comment by baconboy — January 1, 2026 @ 3:46 pm
116
I’m glad he’s on our team.
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:47 pm
117
The kittens are trembling.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 3:49 pm
118
Annapolis: He’s Lloyd Carr, not Lee Corso. I think a far more apropos statement is “Tim. Tebow.”
Comment by OPS — January 1, 2026 @ 3:49 pm
119
Pam Tebow’s been drinking Evan Williams since daybreak.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:49 pm
120
Hart has the speeeeeeeeeeeeeed baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 3:50 pm
121
Memo to the Gator defense:
This is tackle football.
Comment by Snoop — January 1, 2026 @ 3:53 pm
122
119
And the butterfingers, apparently.
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:54 pm
123
Hart is on the take…I hope my Bears don’t draft him.
Comment by Rob — January 1, 2026 @ 3:54 pm
124
Laugh again, mother f’er.
Comment by Ed — January 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm
125
I hate Hart. Sooooooooooo happy for him.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm
126
Stop fumbling dammit! ARRRRRR
Comment by The Freewheelin' Charles Woodson — January 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm
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If he laughed at his last fumble, he must be on mushrooms after that one…
speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm
128
Hart has the droooooooops!
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm
129
WTF is Mike Hart thinking?
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 3:56 pm
130
Mike Hart has never won a bowl game or beat Ohio State.
In my book, that makes him a bitch.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 3:57 pm
131
Tough break, Mike.
Best regards,
Ronnie Harmon
Comment by OPS — January 1, 2026 @ 3:57 pm
132
Here’s the MOTO comment of the day:
Tebow is one tough dude.
Comment by Snoop — January 1, 2026 @ 3:58 pm
133
Not just fumbles, but fumbles on the 1 yard line -this is horrible (or great depending on who you’re rooting for).
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 3:59 pm
134
PUNT FAKE!!!!
Way to deke ‘em out….and Percy Harvin is all the way down to the Wolverine 13 two plays later.
Comment by Signal to Noise — January 1, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
135
Brilliant fake punt! With this kind of momentum, they’re bound to fumble it on the two.
Comment by brougham — January 1, 2026 @ 4:01 pm
136
Michigan begins the expected collapse.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 4:01 pm
137
This has been a great game…Thanks for showing up Michigan! You’ve had the talent all year long.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:01 pm
138
Until Harvin just busted that run, Michigan’s defense and Ron English were doing a pretty good job on Florida.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 4:01 pm
139
i just want him out of here so we can get some real talent behind center….i mean he is basically a fullback that cant throw
Comment by Gator Chomp — January 1, 2026 @ 4:01 pm
140
Whoppie. Hate wolves.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 4:02 pm
141
Way to blow the momentum, Michigan.
Comment by Signal to Noise — January 1, 2026 @ 4:02 pm
142
This keeps up and we’ll all be able to watch this tomorrow on ESPN Classic as an ‘Instant Classic’.
I have no dog in this fight…this is a fun game to watch.
Comment by Snoop — January 1, 2026 @ 4:03 pm
143
Wow, what a game. That is all for now. Hopefully my heart survives-I though for sure Urban had killed it with that fake punt.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:04 pm
144
thanks mike!
Comment by Erdinger — January 1, 2026 @ 4:05 pm
145
Give it to HART! Give it to Hart!!!
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:05 pm
146
bnb614
What’s with all the vitriol?
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 3:32 pm
Ooh touchy. Someone criticizes your mythical vaunted league and it is vitriol. SEC fans do it to others and it is “humor.”
Florida can still win if the crackpots from the Tebow Cult pray harder.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 4:05 pm
147
Fuck. Manningham is good.
Comment by Mr. Wrong — January 1, 2026 @ 4:06 pm
148
If you average Manningham and Hart’s 40s you get about a 5.4.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 4:08 pm
149
bnb614
You’ve got to be a Indiana fan….They looked great last night.
Big 10 fan but not saying who your team is…
I think OK State just scored again….
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:08 pm
150
Judging by the self-rocking Zookbus, the next bowl may actually be entertaining.
These spots are terrible.
Comment by brougham — January 1, 2026 @ 4:09 pm
151
Crazy. Good game.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 4:09 pm
152
148-
What?????
Comment by Smyth — January 1, 2026 @ 4:09 pm
153
I’m sure you tough-guy anonymous website posters would be willing to bring up Tebow getting emotional after losses in his presence, right?
Comment by Mr. Wrong — January 1, 2026 @ 4:10 pm
154
0 points for originality AnnieDoug. Maybe you can use the line “wolf with a chainsaw for a dick” or “fucklion” in your next post.
All hail the Zooker.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 4:12 pm
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Just noting that Trindon Holliday might edge Hart out in a hundred by a football field or 2.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 4:12 pm
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If this were two hand touch, Michigan would have a bout 4 yards.
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 4:13 pm
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Are we intentionally letting Hart run free so he can get close to the goal line, a.k.a. his Everest?
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 4:14 pm
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Ilini? No wonder the anger toward Florida! Championship envy!
I like Ron Zook! He’s got hot daughters!
Yep….you’ll be logged off by 6 PM.
USC 45 Illini 17
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:15 pm
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Did anyone else notice that Hart was on the sidelines and Mich ran Manningham in the redzone?
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 4:16 pm
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Fuckwolf! Chainsaw lion!!! Dick!!111!1!
Comment by Mr. Wrong — January 1, 2026 @ 4:16 pm
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I believe that rocking bus was USC, seeing as Pete Carroll was the first guy off of it
Comment by UCLA Mob — January 1, 2026 @ 4:18 pm
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bnb614
What’s with all the humor?
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 4:19 pm
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Red zone efficiency decides this game. Major advantage to FUCUM over Lllloyd. Just as Tommy T. had the advantage over Tommy B. last night.
Comment by Ed — January 1, 2026 @ 4:21 pm
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Is the stress getting to my brain or is Todd Blackledge doing a really good job?
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:21 pm
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Zook just wasn’t ready for the Gator job. He’s perfect for a place like Illinois, though.
PW +1
Comment by Mr. Wrong — January 1, 2026 @ 4:23 pm
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That was the Song Girls bus and Pete was exiting it after satisfying every single one of them…
Comment by baconboy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:23 pm
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Does anyone outside of the ESPN booth give a damn about Todd’s Taste of the Town….
Comment by The Freewheelin' Charles Woodson — January 1, 2026 @ 4:23 pm
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Blackledge’s cholesterol level must be through the roof.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 4:24 pm
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Todd B’s gastroenterologist is giggling as he orders his third yacht.
Comment by brougham — January 1, 2026 @ 4:25 pm
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Zook would prefer if you just thank him for your national title. Urban Meyer has a history of doing well with other coaches recruits and then skating to the next gig before the program fades.
I am not an Illini fan but I bet they upset the Trojans.
Hail to the victors valiant!
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 4:25 pm
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Mike Hart is one fumble away from being Donnie Moore.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:26 pm
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Next year, we can expect Rachel Ray and Bobby Flay to do sideline reports and analysis.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 4:26 pm
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Holly Rowe hasnt missed too many meals
Comment by UCLA Mob — January 1, 2026 @ 4:26 pm
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Yep, 1500 people at that luncheon, with 500 of them being Holly Rowe.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 4:26 pm
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2008. the year the trolls invaded EDSBS.
Comment by kleph — January 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
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Lloyd. F’n. Carr.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:31 pm
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Chad Henne giveth, Chad Henne taketh away
Comment by UCLA Mob — January 1, 2026 @ 4:32 pm
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Hah hahh! More ‘WTF’ face.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 4:32 pm
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Screen passes! Delicious.
Comment by brougham — January 1, 2026 @ 4:32 pm
180
Taste of the Town is not really that enjoyable, but it does highlight local, non-corporate eateries around college towns. I always appreciate such lack of corporate sponsorship
Comment by Dave — January 1, 2026 @ 4:32 pm
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Head on over to http://mgoblog.blogspot.com/ to read tales of infinite sadness
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 4:33 pm
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bnb614 should be disappearing soon.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:33 pm
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This game is killing me.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:33 pm
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Can we call him Percy Fuckin’ Harvin now?
Comment by Mr. Wrong — January 1, 2026 @ 4:37 pm
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I know it is cliche, but Michigan doesn’t have an answer for Harvin’s speed. Michigan’s turnovers and Harvin are why Florida is winning this game. Tebow has made some plays, but Harvin is the key this game.
But it’s been a great game.
Have a great evening & Go Dogs!
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 4:38 pm
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bnb614- It’s OK to talk crap again…it’s only a game.
Michigann ain’t dead yet…but bookies are smart and the line is -9.5
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:38 pm
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It’s like watching Hostel 2. I know what’s going to happen and I have to put my hands over my eyes and just peek every now and then.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 4:40 pm
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Weepin’ Jesus on the cross what a game.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:42 pm
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What a game. I’m not pulling for either team but I need a drink.
Comment by BON Disciple — January 1, 2026 @ 4:42 pm
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Can we please dispense with the “SEC speed” myth now? I don’t think Michigan scored more than 30 points on a Big 10 team this season, and they’re making Florida look like a pee-wee team on defense.
UF may win, but they haven’t done it with speed…
Comment by PSUfanNYC — January 1, 2026 @ 4:43 pm
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3 on 3 dept:
Aren’ 99% of football games won when Team A’s top 3 skill position players have better number than Team B’s top 3 skill position players?
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 4:43 pm
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This is what New Year’s Day bowl games should be!
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 4:45 pm
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I hope the Gators return everyone on defense. Hart doesn’t fumble and it’s half a hundred
Comment by cheelydawg — January 1, 2026 @ 4:45 pm
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Not a lot of urgency with the Florida players.
Is this it? Do or die?
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:46 pm
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Phenomenal games right now. Tech on goal line to tie UVA.
Comment by Ed — January 1, 2026 @ 4:46 pm
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Um, that was grounding. Thanks.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 4:47 pm
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Don’t look now but Virginia might be walkin’ the plank
Comment by Hicks — January 1, 2026 @ 4:48 pm
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This is just another Saturday in the SEC.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:48 pm
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Weird call, but with the way Florida’s defense has been all day, they probably weren’t going to stop ‘em anyway.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 4:48 pm
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Good call to go for it, but bad playcall. I don’t understand Tebow in the pocket twice in a row with the game on the line. The michigan d-line has blown that up all game, and we do it twice in crunchtime. Really? This is like USF against Rutgers. Rollouts are a good thing, dammit.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:49 pm
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Wolverines can’t afford to just bang it into the line. I wonder what Lloyd f’n Carr does here.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 4:51 pm
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Thank you, Timmy T, for proving that the Heisman doesn’t automatically go to the QB on the top team any more.
Or even the QB on a good team.
Suck teh balls!11!!111!!!
Comment by Tailgate Shogun — January 1, 2026 @ 4:51 pm
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Credit Michigan. They came in better prepared and ready to play and Florida’s OL was pretty crappy all day long.
Comment by fotodog — January 1, 2026 @ 4:51 pm
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As Ari Gold would yell….”LLOYD!!!!!”
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:52 pm
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Apparently I was wrong. Man, I hate that call. This is a long FG attemp.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 4:52 pm
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Here’s where Urban’s worst tendencies can show up-he is horrible at clock management.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:54 pm
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Jesus compound fracture for an O-lineman on Texas Tech.
Comment by Chilltown — January 1, 2026 @ 4:54 pm
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Michigan should have tried harder to kill time. It makes me very nervous that the lead is 6. It would be almost too scripted of an ending to have FL march down the field and win by 1.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 4:54 pm
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Florida looks deader than Fried Chicken
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:56 pm
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I don’t know if he comes out this year, but Morgan Trent is making himself money today.
Lloyd should challenge. I think that’s a pick.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 4:57 pm
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Once more into the breach, dear friends
Comment by The Freewheelin' Charles Woodson — January 1, 2026 @ 4:58 pm
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www.fireurbanmyers.com
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 4:58 pm
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Florida has two players: Harvin and Tebow. The rest of the team is very, very mediocre. Granted, those are two exceptional players, but still, Michigan is by far the better team. Should be a 3-4 TD difference.
Michigan turns the ball over 4 times and still wins…
Comment by PSUfanNYC — January 1, 2026 @ 4:58 pm
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And in the Swindle household, a remote goes through the TV.
Comment by Chilltown — January 1, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
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I’m really happy for Llyod Carr.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
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I really wish Urban Meyer wasn’t such good friends with Dan Mullen, because dude needs to go. I’ll probably take this back later, but “Dan Mullen WTF” is an appropriate reaction to many Gator games, so… this isn’t anything new.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
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Do I get to be the first one to say it? SEC speed my big, black ass.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
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Well, it looks like he’ll leave as L-L-L-Loyd, rather than L-L-L-L-Loyd.
On CBS, you know UVa is going to figure out a way to win the game by a safety.
Comment by Ground0EastLansing — January 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
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What horrible playcalling the last two drives.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
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Thanks for representing, Florida
Comment by cheelydawg — January 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
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Remote through the TV? Try TV through the window.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 5:01 pm
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217
You’re black? Wow, you’re very articulate.
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 5:01 pm
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while i’m sure orson’s pyrotechnical skills are warming up for a bit of test-run armageddon, i’ve been trying to imagine how that psycho florida fan in the youtube vid from a few months back is handling this game.
Comment by kleph — January 1, 2026 @ 5:01 pm
224
fuck everything
Comment by m — January 1, 2026 @ 5:01 pm
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Hail to the victors valiant
Hail to the conquering heroes
Hail, hail to Michigan
The Champions of the West!
Comment by poguemahone — January 1, 2026 @ 5:02 pm
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Guess it isn’t a good time to bring up Appalachian State herpes…
Comment by daviehamsufferer97 — January 1, 2026 @ 5:02 pm
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There’s a bigger fish to fry Monday Night…and it might be your big black ass.
Michigan seniors 1-7 vs Ohio State and bowl games. I’d be fired up as well.
Congrats Lloyd! That was a national championship type team you F’d up.
Truly.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:03 pm
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Big Ten 1, SEC 1. Both Wiscy and UM far outplayed their opponents.
Swing game is LSU-OSU for the title, and I am more convinced than ever OSU will get a 2-3 TD win…
Comment by PSUfanNYC — January 1, 2026 @ 5:03 pm
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The circle of transitive football herpes is now closed from Appalachian State to Florida.
Comment by wahiggle — January 1, 2026 @ 5:04 pm
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PW,
I’m not sure how to respond to that. You white devil.
You know who’s happiest about this victory? The kittens of Ann Arbor.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 5:05 pm
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Well…well…look who showed up after 361 days away…The Big 10 talking crap.
I’ll be the first to say….PAC 10 SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:06 pm
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HAHA
Congrats.
Comment by PW — January 1, 2026 @ 5:06 pm
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Kleph is right.
Expecting profanity laced perroration that should exceed that which followed Georgia game by huge margin.
Congrats. Leaking lizards just lost to slow, staid, cromagnon ofense with slow witted just reviled and appropriately ejected coach.
(I know, Manningham, Arrington are faster than your average Hart but whatever).
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 5:06 pm
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Now, fellow Buckeye fans, don’t talk shit. Don’t you remember how we felt last year when we thought we were the ‘85 Bears only for the Gators to make us look like the ‘07 Dolphins in the MNC (possibly even worse)?
They’ll never let us forget it here if it happens again. So for now, shut the fuck up and enjoy the win.
Comment by poguemahone — January 1, 2026 @ 5:06 pm
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but… but… the SEC is so FAST!!
how?!?
why?!?!?
ps, morgan trent running down percy harvin? HILARIOUS
Comment by bup bup bup — January 1, 2026 @ 5:06 pm
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Shiver me timbers! 31-28 Texas Tech!
Comment by The Freewheelin' Charles Woodson — January 1, 2026 @ 5:07 pm
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At least Al Groh lost. May he roast on a slow spit next to the now retired LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOYD.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 5:10 pm
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wow…where did all these people come from?
When Tenn beat Wisc, the SEC fans simply opened another beer….they didn’t run to their computer and act like they won Powerball…It was the Capitol 1 Bowl (I think)…
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:10 pm
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Gee, look at the bowl slate for the top 3 B10 teams
Michigan vs Florida….IN FL
Illinois vs USC….AT the Rose Bowl
OSU vs LSU…. IN New Orleans
And we wonder why the B10 doesn’t do as well in bowl games….LOL….
Comment by Pants McPants — January 1, 2026 @ 5:11 pm
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Go ahead, O, let it out…again.
I dare you. No, check that. DOUBLE-DARE you.
Comment by Aerobab — January 1, 2026 @ 5:11 pm
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Winning something is relatively unfamiliar to the Big Ten recently, dontchaknow. I agree, we’re overreacting.
Comment by poguemahone — January 1, 2026 @ 5:12 pm
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I am certainly not Michigan fan or even Big 10 fan. I just find this “SEC speed” nonsense to be extremely tedious. Before Tennessee-Wisconsin, they put up a graphic saying the SEC is 11-11 versus the Big 10 over the past (I think) five years. As of now, they’re 12-12. That’s not evidence of dominance, that’s evidence of teams from two very good conferences playing to a draw.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 5:12 pm
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Lloyd Carr: S.E.C. KILLER!!!
You can look it up.
Comment by M'Dog — January 1, 2026 @ 5:13 pm
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Sorry but I’m not taking my family on vacation to the Motor City Bowl.
Both teams get equall number of tickets.
Even though Detroit has a hoping housing market for crack houses.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:13 pm
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I was kind of hoping Illinois would win this game. Then they let Jim Belushi introduce the squad. Now? Fuck Illinois.
Comment by Harris — January 1, 2026 @ 5:14 pm
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Annapolis @ 238 - because we didn’t talk shit all year about how much better the Big 10 is or make unfounded assertions about “speed” or anything else. No, we just let the numbers to the talking, and now we can run our mouths after the supposed epitome of SEC speed, with the Heisman winner, essentially playing at home, just got their asses handed to them by an 8-4 Big 10 team….
Comment by PSUfanNYC — January 1, 2026 @ 5:16 pm
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Pac 10 speed kills!
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:16 pm
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“When Tenn beat Wisc, the SEC fans simply opened another beer….they didn’t run to their computer and act like they won Powerball…”
because the media has been taking a dump on the chest of the big ten while simultaneously giving a beej to the SEC ALL FUCKING YEAR.
i’m an Ohio State fan and i hate michigan with every fibre of my being, but seeing a big ten team beat up on an SEC team they weren’t given a chance against is pretty sweet
Comment by bup bup bup — January 1, 2026 @ 5:18 pm
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When I was growing up down South every year Penn State went 11-1 or 10-1.
Everyone down South said ..put PSU in the SEC and they would go 7-4.
Well, they are in the equally good Big 10 and guess what?
You haven’t won anything since dropping Temple for Wisconsin.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:19 pm
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239- It’s not the rest of the country’s fault, that even the Big Televen doesn’t even want to play in their home states in Jan.
Comment by Meg — January 1, 2026 @ 5:19 pm
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I’m pretty sure USF found out first hand that Pac-10 speed does kill.
Can someone tell Doug its 2008 now?
Comment by Madre Hill, Superstar — January 1, 2026 @ 5:19 pm
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It’s a great win for Michigan. They really played well and it would have been a bigger win if not for the turnovers.
It doesn’t really exhonerate the Big 10’s recent woes, but it does show that the conference can field good teams.
Big 10 fans shouldn’t be talking shit (except to FL)
SEC fans shouldn’t be talking shit either.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 5:19 pm
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I love the Zooker, but I’m not sure I could deal with ESPN’s reaction if Illinois won. Hearing the Citrus Bowl announcers today say that a lot of players on Florida’s (ridiculously young) team are Zook’s players was just silly-let’s retire that line please. But the juxtaposition of the two games today if Illinois wins, along with the “Ron Zook’s players” thing, might kill my soul.
Of course, then I remember in the past 20 months my teams have won 3 national championships and a Heisman, and the pain dulls.
I’ll stop talking now.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 5:20 pm
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hey, whats going on here? oh another big 10/sec argument on edsbs? weird.
florida played shitty. much like the UGA game. michigan played the absolute best game they could muster up all season. that’s about it.
onward and upward my florida friends.
Comment by m — January 1, 2026 @ 5:21 pm
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Chin up Senor Swindle.
You lost by 6 playing mostly freshmen and sophomores at every position. Michigan won by 6 with seniors playing every important position. Florida’s lineup is set while we retool everywhere and change systems. You will compete for a MNC next year. We will not
Still, at least for today, Ha ha.
Cheers,
Maize n Brew
Comment by Maize n Brew Dave — January 1, 2026 @ 5:23 pm
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Ohio State fans - you’re welcome.
Comment by notthequarterback — January 1, 2026 @ 5:25 pm
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You said-
Annapolis @ 238 - because we didn’t talk shit all year about how much better the Big 10 is or make unfounded assertions about “speed” or anything else. No, we just let the numbers to the talking, and now we can run our mouths after the supposed epitome of SEC speed, with the Heisman winner, essentially playing at home, just got their asses handed to them by an 8-4 Big 10 team
Uh….Florida finished 8-4
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:25 pm
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troy, i was laughing at that too. THESE PLAYERS… THESE ARE ZOOK’S RECRUITS!
umm.. really? that’s enough already.
when i saw that fucking zook get off the bus with those sunglasses on, i wanted to end it all. remember when he lead us to 0-3 against miami? yeah..
Comment by m — January 1, 2026 @ 5:25 pm
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252 - 4 turnovers for Michigan 0 for Florida. But Florida played like shit and Michigan played well? Oh yeah, and 3 of Michigan’s turnovers occurred inside the opposing 10-yard line. Tebow got hit more often and harder than he’s been hit all season….that was the difference when it mattered.
Comment by notthequarterback — January 1, 2026 @ 5:28 pm
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All the Big 10 people all day have been saying..hey it’s 2008 now.
Sorry but watching Indiana play last night cannot be so quickly erased.
I’ve never seen a group of people flip a calendar so fast.
That being said….OSU-LSU really looks like a toss up.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
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All I’m going to say is…if Speed Equals Championships but Pac 10 Speed Kills, then what does Big 12 speed do?
PS: William Moore had the defensive performance of the day. He was all over the place, the pick-six off C. Dick included.
Comment by El Hombre — January 1, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
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Annapolis - Penn State has a pretty good record against SEC teams, with only 2 losses (Florida, Auburn) since 1990. They play Bama again in 2010-2011, so we’ll get a chance to improve the record.
And Florida came in to the game with a record of 9-3 to Michigan’s 8-4. The final record for both teams is 9-4.
Comment by PSUfanNYC — January 1, 2026 @ 5:32 pm
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OK..I give.
I changed my name.
Comment by Appalachian Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:32 pm
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Where the hell were those throws against us, Juice?
Dammit
Comment by Pants McPants — January 1, 2026 @ 5:33 pm
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@260
Agreed. The Buckeyes are still 0-8 verse the SEC and whatnot. I don’t know if I could live with a week of shit-talk from fellow B10 fans only to see my team get humiliated again.
So, er, apologies in advance.
Comment by poguemahone — January 1, 2026 @ 5:35 pm
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I hate Jim Belushi in every phase of the game. From looks to speech to alleged humor.
Annapolis Doug, we still play Temple. PSU also won the Big 10 as recently as 2005.
Comment by RowdyRoddyPiper — January 1, 2026 @ 5:35 pm
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Meanwhile, Big Ten fans shit-talk should be tempered by SC embarrassing the only team to top those boys in the title game.
Comment by poguemahone — January 1, 2026 @ 5:35 pm
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Okay, the Rose Bowl is over with 8:30 left in the first. quarter.
I went to Illinois for grad school. Loved it. Love the Illini. But, they’re overmatced.
I know teams say “we’re not just happy to be here” but that’s PR. Illinois is VERY happy to be in Pasedena and that’s enough.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 5:37 pm
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We coulda used some of the size of those biggens in the half-time show for pass protection, and our women’s vollyball team in the secondary…
Comment by The Gospel According to Tebow — January 1, 2026 @ 5:38 pm
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From earlier today…see comment #54
https://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/01/01/open-thread-cotton-bowl-first-shift/all-comments/#comments
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:38 pm
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Ya know, I was all about rooting for the conference, sticking up for compatriot members, etc.
And then my school lost to Appalachian State, and every other school in the conference (including the ones we beat handily every year) ordered Appy State gear and talked enormous amounts of shit.
So I say, fuck them. Fuck the Big Ten. Michigan did something Ohio State couldn’t do last year, and that’s pretty fucking cool.
Comment by notthequarterback — January 1, 2026 @ 5:39 pm
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It looks like USC borrowed LSU’s chainsaw.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 5:40 pm
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Essentially the inverse of last year’s MNC. Florida was quite obviously nowehere near as much better than tOSU as the score indicated. Rather, a much better prepared, supebly motivated AND, somewhat better team laid the wood to the complacent Buckeyes coming of a very long layoff.
Here and inferior Michigan team loaded with Seniors who had suffered a humiliating season and somewhat diappointing career beat a flat young Gator squad, complacent over their recent achievements and interested primarily in the future.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 5:41 pm
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I love the arguments about who is the best conference. IMHO, the SEC is both the best conference and the most overrated conference.
Florida sure was soft today, I mean SEC soft. They certainly didn’t play like the team that physically beat up the SEC last year and OSU in the BCS Championship. Better toughen up next year Gators.
Where is Chris Leak when you need him Gators? Michigan gave a clinic on how to beat Tebow today. Look for more of the same the next two years.
Comment by Mike — January 1, 2026 @ 5:42 pm
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Wow, this is funny stuff. But for all of the jokes and humor, one thing stands out clearly. Michigan is a better team than Florida! They certainly outcoached Florida.
Comment by MJackson — January 1, 2026 @ 5:42 pm
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notthequarterback
Well said…98% of the year, I hate Florida.
Congrats….get drunk and the boss will understand when you come in at 10:30 unshaken in the morning.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 5:44 pm
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254- maybe UF played shitty because they are sort of shitty at key positions.
Orson- a gift basket of kittens just arrived at your door courtesy of Lloyd.
Comment by Meg — January 1, 2026 @ 5:48 pm
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Jesus Christ 271, give some credit where it’s due. Nothing worse than using mindset as an excuse. Maybe FL was flat and is looking forward to the future (which should be an incredibly bright future), but being mentally prepared, no matter what the game, is as important as physical talent. Michigan beat a good FL team, overcoming 4 turnovers in the process. FL’s flatness is a bullshit excuse.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 5:49 pm
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notthequarterback…
I for one was not one of the Buckeye fans who enjoyed Michigan losing to Appy State. By virtue of living in the south, I have become a pussy and a fan who has to root for other Big Ten teams because that is what everyone down here does. Growing up in the North I would have never given a single thought about rooting for another Big Ten team…they were the enemy. But things are different down here…SEC fans band together for SEC pride…it’s a southern thing…it’s a pride thing…it’s a proving to the rest of the country we are not a bunch of dumb hicks thing…all things that don’t exist up north.
Comment by The Artist Formerly Known as tOSUBuckeyes — January 1, 2026 @ 5:54 pm
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@274
Michigan gave a clinic on how to beat Tebow today. Look for more of the same the next two years.
Actually, Michigan gave a clinic on how to beat Dan Mullen’s offense, whether it features Tebow or not. For a while, it looked like the sheer greatness of the offensive talent would be enough to overcome Mullen’s playcalling, but in the end, it wasn’t enough, especially with the defense playing so poorly.
Thank you to Mike Hart for trying to help, though.
Comment by Troy — January 1, 2026 @ 5:54 pm
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D-nice,
I’m not making an excuse and am very far from a Florida fan. I’m giving full credit to Florida for their preparation last year and Michigan this year and am assigning the appropriate blame to this year’s Gators and last year’s Buckeyes for their mental and motivational failure.
I’m simply observing that the two results, last year’s MNC blowout and this year’s Michigan win are the results of those aggragate achievements and failures rather than an absolute indicator of the quality of the opponents playing at something approaching their best.
Comment by marcillac — January 1, 2026 @ 5:56 pm
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My bad 271/281.
I would expect a more multicultural lineup of USC song girls, being that it is in So Cal. That said, they’re hot.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 6:05 pm
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This is what I was talking about…we were here all day talking crap..having fun..then Michigan wins and 90 people came on line- cussed out everyone in the SEC .and left…if Illini loses, ..where is everyone?
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:10 pm
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Ohio State and LSU are very lucky that Stanford beat USC.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:12 pm
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I’m not going anywhere. Illini are done…Once again, USC gets healthy for the bowl game and looks unbeatable. But I don’t really have a dog in this fight…my team beat Illinois, it’s a great story….but this game is not surprising in the least.
Comment by notthequarterback — January 1, 2026 @ 6:14 pm
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Again, Annapolis, it’s because USC fans weren’t on here all year talking about how great they are and how much supposed speed they have. SEC fans ran their mouths all year about the Big 10, and now they’re getting it back, and will get even more after OSU beats LSU.
By the way, ANY SEC team would be down 14-0 against this USC team in the Rose Bowl at this point…
Comment by PSUfanNYC — January 1, 2026 @ 6:16 pm
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http://cfn.scout.com/2/716023.html
good reading
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:16 pm
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i would have gotten a huge b0n3r when i saw the humanitarian get off the bus all dressed up and what nots.. if i were a dude that is.
musburger. cool.
Comment by m — January 1, 2026 @ 6:16 pm
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I wonder what ESPN/ABC thinks now. They’ve spent so much time overhyping the Rose Bowl (even to the point of constantly reminding us that the PREGAME had started during the last game), and this game looks like it’s probably on the way to being a wash for the second straight year.
Comment by Smyth — January 1, 2026 @ 6:16 pm
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Don’t lump us all in there together….I’ve been on line since 11:00 (when I made my first screwdriver..on #11 now)…
I got defensive when the Big 10 onslaught began when Michigan won..some people who haven’t been on line all bowl season…what is the SEC in the bowls? 5-2? With possibility of 7-2 ..
You said ‘after OSU beats LSU’….I would never say that…You did.
So we’re obnoxious?
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:20 pm
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From ESPN:
“Big 10 CHOMP
Perhaps last season’s national championship game was the exception and not the rule. With its loss to Michigan today, Florida falls to 2-4 this decade against the Big Ten Conference in bowl games.”
AnnieDoug will refute anything negative you say about the SEC, no matter how factual. Stay classy sir.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 6:24 pm
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Let’s talk ’speed’..is speed defined from where you are born or what college you choose?
Percy Harvin- from Virginia
Joe McKnight- from Louisiana
That speed thing started about 5 years ago when a future NFL TE from Tenn outran a nobody from a Big 10 team. I’m over it.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:26 pm
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274/Mike,
Sorry, but UGA gave the clinic on beating UF this year. Um didn’t come close to that effort.
Doug and others, don’t count out LSU too badly. You see what a difference it makes to be healthy, a la Southern Cal.
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 6:27 pm
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bnb614 shows up ever hour or so to insult me….She can bite my nuts.
Rick Neuhesiel likes Hawaii +8.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
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USC/Illinois is a snoozer. The interview with Slick Rick has been the highlight thus far.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 6:34 pm
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bnb614
I give you a ‘0′ on originality with that ’stay classy’
see your post 154. Dick.
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:36 pm
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See post 170 by you…homer
and # 158 by me (I was half right)
Comment by Annapolis Doug — January 1, 2026 @ 6:39 pm
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I’m happy for Illinois and the Big Ten-Pac 10 tradition is great - when it would be a good game. But, the Rose Bowl committee needs to go outside that traditional matchup when it can get better games.
Rose Bowl is a snoozer.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 6:40 pm
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Just who else for LSU has been injured/not playing beside Doresy? Further, healthy or not USC is better than Illinois, much better. USC has a decided experience and coaching edge in bowl games. Illinois was 2-9 or something terrible like that last year.
I would in no way equate USC/Illinois to LSU/Ohio State. Other than they are virtual road games for both Big Ten Teams, just like Michigan playing Florida in Florida and Penn State playing aTm in Texas…Tenn also got Wisconsin south of the mason-dixon line.
Comment by The Artist Formerly Known as tOSUBuckeyes — January 1, 2026 @ 6:41 pm
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There it is Zooker just said the Illini are getting a little bit better and better on each series…lol. Sounds just like Saban’s “aight” or “relative to.”
Comment by The Artist Formerly Known as tOSUBuckeyes — January 1, 2026 @ 6:45 pm
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It would be killer if Fleetwood Mac would reunite for the Rose Bowl half time and perform “Tusk” with the USC marching band as they did (though not the Rose Bowl) when they recorded the song. Without the coke of, of course.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 6:49 pm
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Aw, Southern Cal’s band is so cute. Trying to dance and everything. Grambling, Southern and just about every HBC marching band is on the floor laughing right now. What a joke.
Argue about conferences all you want, HBCs have halftime and any other time entertainment locked up.
Comment by LSUJoshua — January 1, 2026 @ 6:51 pm
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@LSUJoshua
No kidding. Somewhere, the Ocean of Soul is chuckling.
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 6:56 pm
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So true about HBC marching bands, who are often more of a draw than the football. But, then again, they’d have a larger stage to showcase that talent if they’re football didn’t suck (rwell, at least relatively, I’m well aware that HBCs have fielded top teams in the lower divisions).
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 6:57 pm
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The Illini are rocking out to Stairway to Heaven. Uhh, wtf?
Comment by bitterhorn — January 1, 2026 @ 7:01 pm
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USC claims George Lucas as an alum, Illinois has Hef. Advantage?
Comment by Ed — January 1, 2026 @ 7:06 pm
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Well Lucas has thrown millions and millions back to the alma matter, so we will take him.
Comment by oc phil — January 1, 2026 @ 7:10 pm
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Hef is 80 years old and bangs 20 yr old hotties. Lucas’ $$$ can’t buy that.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 7:17 pm
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God, the one thing that pisses me off about USC is that they tend to play to their opponents level and be a little too casual sometimes. I still think they’ll win this game without too much worry, but all those offensive drives where they seemingly just settled after they were up 14-0, running on 3rd and long and punting, is such bullshit. They should have been up 31-3 before ILlinois just socred.
Again, I think they’ll win handily, but come on. The offense has been sleepwalking since late in the first quarter.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 7:19 pm
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Actually 308, $$$$ can buy that.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 7:20 pm
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What a joke of a program at USC. Bunch of unorganized assclowns who show no class and get unsportsmanlike penalties every touchdown. And their coach doesn’t say anything but he doesn’t want to ruffle one of his hairs out of place. He needs to look good when he gets congratulatory backslaps from the over the hill celebrities on the sideline. What a joke of a program. Pete Carroll still has nightmares about Jim Harbaugh.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 7:43 pm
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USC is actually a pretty good program. No joke.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 7:48 pm
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Yeah I forgot, Reggie Bush made a lot of money there.
Illinois is a 4th quarter team so everyone look out!
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 7:59 pm
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Poor #311 bnb614, penis envy?
Harbaugh will have his chance next year - hahaha!
Comment by TrojanRick — January 1, 2026 @ 8:03 pm
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Poor #311, bnb614 - envious?!
We’re still counting the points, and the fourth quarter has just begun - get used to it!
Beware of next year with the qb that the arkies rejected.
Comment by TrojanRick — January 1, 2026 @ 8:07 pm
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The Arkies didn’t reject him. He quit on them. Nice to see you welcoming the quitter to your program.
Also nice to see your USC knowledge since Mustain will most likely be the backup QB next year.
Comment by bnb614 — January 1, 2026 @ 8:54 pm
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Sanchez has no chance next year - Mustain da man!
Beware world -SC is on the move - and the move is upward, like it or not!
and Corp is his replacement.
Comment by TrojanRick — January 1, 2026 @ 9:03 pm
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Wathcing the Rose and the Sugar, it’s really too bad that USC and Georgia didn’t get to play.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 10:10 pm
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It would have been a good game, yet Georia is not the game SC wanted.
We await tOSU next year in the Coliseum, following the beatdown of the UofV in Charlottesville at the beginning of the season. Beware of SC Next season guys, we may surprise waaaay too many teams.
Comment by TrojanRick — January 1, 2026 @ 10:20 pm
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Trojanrick, don’t you think USC will be a lot like Flordia this year? Supremely talented, but they lose a LOT of experience. So, they could gel quickly and make a NC run, or they could end up losing 2 or 3 (of course that’s really not that much different than any top program any year).
I do appreciate Carroll’s scheduling. At Virginia, Ohio St. at home, ND at home for non-conference. Obviously, ND is usually a better opponent, but it’s ballsy scheduling nonethless.
Comment by D-nice — January 1, 2026 @ 10:27 pm
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we come from the big ten. we are slow. we are big. and we came into your house and beat you down. bow down, sec brethren! bow down.
Comment by bill — January 2, 2026 @ 1:47 am
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USC loses Booty, but still has Sanchez or Mustain ready to step in.
They lose Washington but have Stafon Johnson and McKnight ready to go at taliback. Fullback is secure, barring injury.
Most of the key receivers were underclassmen and they will be more experienced next year.
They lose some players on the OL and defense but have backups who got plenty of playing time this year ready to move into the starting lineup at most positions. I’ll be happy if Rey M and Cusing come back at linebacker but even if they don’t there will still be depth at there. If the juniors who could go to the NFL stay, then USC will look as strong next year as they did in the pre-season this year. If all the juniors go pro, then USC will still be a contender for the championship next year.
Comment by oc phil — January 2, 2026 @ 2:06 am
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Tech came back… Gooooooo….RAIDERS!!!
Comment by chuckazooloo — January 2, 2026 @ 10:47 am
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So after reading this thread did Annapolis Doug pass out after his 11th screwdriver? And honestly, does he consider it something to be proud of that he was started posting at 11 AM and continued all day? Dude, get some friends, go watch the games with them and get off the computer.
Comment by Nickel — January 2, 2026 @ 12:38 pm