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if you take USC out of the Pac 10 the top 3 teams in any other conference (minus the big east only 1 or 2 there) could run the table. you can call it souther bias all you want but those teams are pushovers. none of them would have above a 500 record in the ACC, SEC, BIG 10, or BIG 12. that is just a fact.

if you are going to make this argument, it has to be made about USC not Texas. the pac-10 is about 1/2 notch above the sunbelt and without USC it would loose that 1/2. Texas is the number 1 or 2 team in the country. an argument any other way puts VT and Bama in the title game as USC dosent even play 3 good teams like Texas.

thats right!! were the Texas State Armadillo's damnit!! now there is an animal made to survive.

New Orleans Bowl moving to Lafayette New Orleans Bowl moving to Lafayette October 11, 2005 LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Bowl is moving from the damaged Louisiana Superdome to Cajun Field on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The Dec. 20 game matches the Sun Belt Conference champion against a Conference USA opponent. With the move, the Ragin' Cajuns could host the bowl game if they rally to win the Sun Belt Conference. Although the Cajuns have gotten off to a 1-4 start overall, they're 0-1 in the league. Jay Cicero, president of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, said an important component of Lafayette being the temporary host city is that ``it compliments the unique culturally rich backdrop and Cajun hospitality that our participating teams and visitors are accustomed to.'' During a news conference Tuesday, Cicero added that the game would remain an economic tool benefiting the state of Louisiana in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Two other major football games that traditionally were played in New Orleans -- the Sugar Bowl and the Bayou Classic -- have moved temporarily out of state. The Sugar Bowl will be played in Atlanta, while the Bayou Classic has moved to Houston.

it has always worked before. the problem is the o- line. the running scheme has been proven to work. the o line just needs to try harder.

I promiss that although the greek population of the school is about 8%, at least 30% of that crowd was greek.

what do you expect when they had the ball for 3/4 of the game. they had plenty of time to pile up rushing yards.

the future is now next year.

the best tailgate was the same one that is always the best. the area right by Beer Man with free beer is the best tail gate area in the country hands down. this from a guy who had a former USC and a former TEXAS football player with him. untill someone else rents the BEERMAN and gives away free beer it cant be touched.

we were neither. if we were either we would have lost.

maybe Im the only one but I like Dickey ball. run right, run right, run right, switch it up and run left, run right.

good to see that people notice Cobbs' performance even when he doesnt have 250 yards. he kept the offense from going bad and did what we needed him to do. congrats pat.

sticking with my lower scoring predictions I will say.... UNT 13 Tulsa 10

I would like to go on record as saying that I am both an idiot and a bitter fan.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050909/ap_on_...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl PROVO, Utah - On those annual lists of the nation's college campuses, Brigham Young University is probably best known for its regular ranking near the bottom when it comes to party schools. But now the university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has earned a new distinction: fittest college campus. ADVERTISEMENT The ranking comes courtesy of Men's Fitness magazine, which earlier this year went in search of the fittest and fattest schools. Working with the Princeton Review, Men's Fitness surveyed more than 10,000 university students from 660 campuses and released its rankings in its October issue, which hit newsstands this week. BYU graduate student Jeff Dixon, 26, who lifts weights about four times a week, said regular workouts do more than just whittle his middle. It also helps in life's mental games. "When I feel good, it helps me in school. It helps me have a crisp, sharp mind," he said. He also thinks the early marriage-age of most Mormons plays a role. "Most of us get married in college, so ... maybe we do it just for the opposite sex, so we can catch a wife," he said with a laugh. The survey asked if students had gained weight during college, if they work out regularly and what types of campus facilities or services support — or discourage — healthy habits. Along with BYU at the top of the list are the University of California, Santa Barbara; Boston University; University of Vermont and Northwestern University. Topping the list of the fattest schools: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, followed by University of New Orleans, Mississippi State University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Portland State University. Men's Fitness editor-in-chief Neal Boulton said the survey found that college students are "eager to balance Animal House practices with a fit lifestyle." Although the survey is isn't scientific, Boulton believes it paints a profile of fit campus environments that can be instructive for their chubbier counterparts. Schools with the highest rankings for fitness, for example, provided healthy meal programs, good access to fitness education and facilities — including fitness trainers and rehabilitation support for injury recovery — and high campus safety rates. Most also mandated at least some physical education courses as requirements for graduation. "At the bottom of the list, maybe they just had a gym," Boulton said. At BYU the fitness-first attitude is illustrated by steady traffic through student weight rooms, heavy use of swimming pools, booked courts for basketball, racquetball and tennis, and phys ed courses that are among the first to fill up each semester. There's also a campuswide wellness program for students, faculty and staff, where a full fitness analysis, with screenings for cholesterol, body fat and cardio-respiratory fitness is available for less than $100. The program comes complete with a personalized training and nutrition program and three months of coaching support. BYU also has one of the busiest intramural programs of any university. An average 13,000 students — of 30,000 enrolled — annually organize teams to play soccer, flag football and more, said Phil Kelly, director of intramural programs. BYU's administration, had little to say about the ranking, however. Spokeswoman Carri Jenkins said the school was "pleased that BYU students are recognized for being healthy, active and physically fit," but she didn't have much more to say about praise from a magazine that sometimes features bare-chested men and bikini-clad women. Students were more enthusiastic. "It's nice to be known for something other than not being a party school," said sophomore Lisa Horton, 19, who says she gained the "freshman 15" and now is jogging daily with a roommate. Students credit their school's fitness ranking and their personal habits to their religious teachings. In 1833, Mormon church founder Joseph Smith laid out his doctrine for living a righteous life. Among the rules: Eat a whole-grain and fruit diet, eat meat sparingly, don't drink alcohol or "hot drinks," generally interpreted as coffee and tea. "Our prophet (Smith) said that our bodies are what fulfills the work of the spirit," said junior Justin Withers, 21. "I feel better about myself when I'm fit and we're encouraged to take care of our bodies."

if you cant say TEXANS correctly, you cant use Y'ALL any more. as a Texan I have the power to take that away form you.

I see this as a lower scoring game than others NT 21 MUTS 10

Although the return of Bonner was special, the leader on the defensive side against Alabama was Bradley Robinson who had 8 1/2 stops and one interception in the setback. MTSU must do a better job up front, or expect then to struggle against the run again the return of the Bonner is always a special occasion.

the yahoo sports spread is MTSU -4. thats right we are not favored in this game. I guess they forgot to watch the past 25 straight UNT conference games.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2149810

I love 6pm starts no matter what the weather.

my thoughts exactly. this is a football board and he was talking about football. I am sure you can find somwhere to talk with people about your feelings during this tragedy, but I think we all know what was being spoken of in this case. on the football note, this is terrible for the season. I am terrified of opening up against the MUTS on their home turf. dont forget we have a QB who has never started an NCAA football game. we have to assume that we have at least a 1/4 to a 1/2 of "getting use to the game" time. PC and JT better have their running shoes on if we want to come out with a W against a team that will have already had their opener.

even though everyone is not nessesarily picking the "stars" of the team, the mad hatter and I have already coined "Jonny Quinn's Hoolagins". and have been living our lives in a manner representative of such a title for over 1 year. I will therefore keep my player, Jonny Quinn with the seventh selection.

weve made the big time. next thing you know we will be pulling the same kinds of crimes as the SEC

if we werent made to eat animals.... they wouldnt be made of meat.