Go Beavs: An Oregon State Dynasty

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[b][size=+2]Oregon State Players Leaving[/size][/b]

QB Justin Engstrom SR(RS): 77
HB HB#23 SR(RS): 82
FB Ryan McCants SR(RS): 90
WR James Rodgers SR(RS): 85
DE Kevin Frahm SR: 91
DT DT#96 SR(RS): 80
MLB Will Darkins SR(RS): 86
OLB ROLB#35 SR(RS): 81
OLB ROLB#47 SR(RS): 76
CB David Ross SR(RS): 89
CB Brandon Hardin SR(RS): 74
SS Cameron Collins SR(RS): 88

 

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[size=+3]Beavers have the 6th best recruting class[/size]

[size=-5](left) DE Brandon Webb (right) CB John Biggers[/size]

Oregon State surprised everybody on the recruiting trail this year as the Beavers finished with the 6th best recruiting class. Who says that you can't recruit elite talent to play in Corvallis? Because that is exactly what Mike Riley has been able to do. The Beavers landed two five-star prospects in CB John Biggers and DE Brandon Webb that should hopefully help Oregon State move on without DE Kevin Frahm and CB David Ross who will start their NFL careers soon. OSU also added the 2nd best TE in Adam Banks and added more receivers to a roster that is loaded at WR. Oregon State was able to steal WR David Baker from Big-12 country in Nebraska. There is a lot of talent on this roster however the Beavers were unable to land any big names on the offensive line so the glaring weakness for Oregon State was not addressed. Though Riley does think that C Chad Green and ATH Ray Marshall who is 6'8 and 305 pounds will have an immediate impact on the offensive line. Only time will tell if this class is as good as advertised.

Oregon State Commitments

QB Steve McLaughlin 2*: Hanover Park, IL #113
FB Tyler Graniello 1*: Clarksville, AR #67
WR David Baker 4*: Nebraska City, NE #5
WR Freddie Russell 4*: Redding, CA #31
TE Adam Banks 4*: San Buenaventura, CA #2
C Chad Green 3*: Santa Clara, OR #6
DE Brandon Webb 5*: Cupertino, CA #2
DE Adam Thomas 4*: Cedar Hills, OR #16
DE Jason Patterson 2*: Hayesville, OR #109
DE Kelly Gandy 2*: Altamont, OR #133
DE Troy Henry 2*: Ashland, OR #190
DT Al Wilson 4*: Richmond, TX #7
DT Steve Brooks 4*: Hawthorne, CA #13
OLB Jared Richardson 3*: Olympia, WA #44
MLB Derek Reid 2*: Spring, TX #39
CB John Biggers 5*: Newport Hills, WA #2
CB Deon Weatherford 4*: Redondo Beach, CA #4
FS Corey Swan 4*: Santa Clara, CA #4
ATH Lance Nichols 4*: Fontana, CA #6
ATH Nate Richardson 3*: Gar Home-Whitford, OR #17
ATH Ray Marshall 3*: Indio, CA #33

 

[Fox1994]

^I'm gonna have to remember that in this UAB dynasty I just started.

 

[Emac78]

I didn't know that about the walk-ons. Actually, I think I'm going to let the CPU do the recruiting for me this year. Having the 6th best class at Oregon State is kind of ridiculous. Hopefully, the CPU makes it more realistic.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Signing Day[/size]

[size=+2]Top Classes[/size]

[size=-5]Mack Brown (Texas)[/size]

1 Texas
2 Ohio State
3 Florida
4 Alabama
5 Wisconsin
[b]6 Oregon State[/b]
7 California
8 Notre Dame
9 Texas A&M
10 Penn State
19 Arizona State
23 USC
25 Michigan
26 UCLA
35 Washington
42 Oregon
43 Miami
52 Indiana
58 Washington State
72 Arizona
75 Stanford
120 Cincinnati

[size=+2]Top Ten Prospects[/size]

[size=-5]CB Tim Gibson (Texas A&M)[/size]

1 CB Tim Gibson: Marshall, TX (Texas A&M)
2 MLB Jonathan Johnson: Champlin, MN (Ohio State)
[b]3 CB John Biggers: Newport Hills, WA (Oregon State)[/b]
4 T Anthony Thornburg: Orland Park, IL (Tennessee)
5 MLB Andy Gunn: Spring Hill, FL (Florida State)
6 CB Freddie Hargrove: Gailion, OH (Virginia Tech)
7 DE Andy Davis: Robinson, TX (Texas)
[b]8 DE Brandon Webb: Robinson, TX (Oregon State)[/b]
9 WR Adam Richardson (JUCO): Grenada, MS (Florida State)
10 FS Mark Greer: Roosevelt, NY (Notre Dame)

[size=+2]Five-Star QBs[/size]

[size=-5]QB Darren Lane (Oklahoma)[/size]

19 Darren Lane: Sallisaw, OK (Oklahoma)
22 Craig Noel: South Valley, NM (Arizona State)
24 Tucker Simpson: Georgetown, TX (Ohio State)

[size=+2]Five-Star HBs[/size]

[size=-5]HB Tyrone Mead (Notre Dame)[/size]

11 Tyrone Meade: Newark, OH (Notre Dame)
12 Mike Martin: Lake Forest, IL (Texas)
13 Anthony Smith: Grandville, MI (Purdue)

[size=+2]Five-Star WRs[/size]

[size=-5]WR Adam Richardson (Florida State)[/size]

9 Adam Richardson (JUCO): Grenada, MS (Florida State)
16 J.D. Mitchell (JUCO): Temple, TX (Texas Tech)

[size=+2]Pac-10 Top Ten Prospects[/size]

[size=-5]CB John Biggers (Oregon State)[/size]

[b]3 CB John Biggers 5*: Newport Hills, WA (Oregon State)[/b]
[b]8 DE Brandon Webb 5*: Cupertino, CA (Oregon State)[/b]
22 QB Craig Noel 5*: South Valley, NM (Arizona State)
29 DT Matt Barber 4*: San Dimas, CA (UCLA)
30 QB Bryan Quinn 4*: Buena Park, CA (UCLA)
43 SS Tom Phillips 4*: Glendale, CA (UCLA)
47 SS Joe Burley 4*: La Habra, CA (USC)
[b]49 WR David Baker 4*: Nebraska City, NE (Oregon State)[/b]
50 OLB Mike Cleveland 4*: Azle, TX (Arizona State)
51 OLB Martin Greene 4*: Palm Springs, CA (UCLA)

 

[Emac78]

You can't, The better your team gets the better the recruits get. After a 10-2 season, you will be expected to have a top 10 class.

Alright, if you really think so. I will continue to do the recruiting then. We almost had the top class and were the top class for a portion of the season. Mike Riley might end up being Mister February pretty soon at this rate.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]CAPs Report[/size]

HB AJ Butler 5* #1 (LegendCreator)
Corvallis, OR
Top Choices: Florida State, Oregon, Texas

HB Kevin Fox 5* #2 (Fox1994)
Las Vegas, NV
Top Choices: Ohio State, Michigan, Florida State

WR Courageous Campbell 4* #5 (jayroddog6)
South Bend, IN
Top Choices: Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee

WR Chris Jackson 5* #2 (Icefist)
Hilo, HI
Top Choices: Nebraska, Hawaii, Oregon State

DT Dexter Lee 4* #4 (aGONZO)
Portland, OR
Top Choices: Oregon State, Oregon, USC

CB Kyle Garvella 5* #1 (raiderfan7)
Los Angeles, CA
Top Choices: USC, Cal, UCLA

FS Trent Rome 5* #1 (nfcsouth25)
Charlotte, NC
Top Choices: Tennessee, Texas, Nebraska

 

[Emac78]

I'll probably have a shot at Dexter Lee but I don't know about AJ Butler. He's not interested in Oregon State at all.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]#25 Oregon State Season Preview[/size]​

When we last left the Beavers, they had just won their second Sun Bowl in a row over Connecticut in dominating fashion. It was a season of highs and lows. The high was the huge win over Cal but the lows included a blowout loss to USC and then losing the Civil War. In many ways though, it was a fantastic year for Beaver Nation. Even though OSU was unable to make a BCS Bowl or even the Holiday Bowl, they did still finish 11-2 and ranked 14th at the end of the season. Now Oregon State will look to continue the success from last year with a senior QB, a senior HB, and the 6th rated recruiting class. The future is bright for Beaver Nation.

[size=-5]Senior year for QB Bryan Rossner could be a big year.[/size]​

If the Beavers are to have success this year, they will need to have consistency from senior QB Bryan Rossner. The five-star Hawaian QB has had brilliant games and terrible games. If Rossner can limit his turnovers, then the sky is the limit for this year's Oregon State team. Rossner looked terrific early last year until a disastrous game in Los Angeles versus USC. Rossner could be looking at a possible chance at a Heisman run and will want to improve his draft stock as he will likely be an NFL prospect in April.

[size=-5]HB Marvin Quinn will look to stay healthy and have a good senior year.[/size]​

Fellow senior HB Marvin Quinn will also look to improve his draft stock and he could very well be considered for Heisman by the end of the year. Quinn has had some awesome performances and then he is almost nonexistent the next game. He has been a model of inconsistency his entire career. On top of that, Quinn suffered from injuries last year. Oregon State will need Quinn to stay healthy and get that running game going.

However, both Rossner and Quinn could struggle because of a perceived weak offensive line. The Beavers will have only two upper-classmen. Both will serve on the right side as redshirt junior RT Jason Sparks and redshirt senior RG Grant Johnson will look to open up holes for Quinn to run through. Unfortunately, the rest of the offensive line consists of three under-classmen. Including starting true freshman C Chad Green. Sophomores LT Jason Rushing and LG Justin Smith will try to anchor the other side. Look for inconsistent play all season from this group. Especially on the left side. Good thing that Rossner is mobile because he will probably need to use his feet to buy time.

[size=-5]Will WR Brian Herring be the go-to guy?[/size]​

If Rossner does have enough time to throw the ball he will have his choice of receivers to throw to. Gone is the leading receiver from last year in receptions, James Rodgers, but WR Brian Herring is back after a great redshirt sophomore year. Herring led the team with 8 touchdown receptions and has only improved from last year. But apparently Herring is not the favorite to be the No. 1 receiver as redshirt junior WR Alex Whitehead has had a fantastic spring and has gone from being 4th on the depth chart to 1st. Whitehead is extremely quick and has the ability to get off of press coverage. Look for Whitehead to come out of nowhere and be the leading receiver. It also looks like redshirt sophomore WR Bill Faaeteete has taken over the slot position from redshirt junior Marcus Sullivan. Sullivan is a better playmaker with the ball in his hands but Faaeteete is a much better possession receiver. The largest addition to the offense could be a true freshman in TE Adam Banks who will be a huge upgrade at the position over TE Pete Rich from last year. This could be a fantastic corps of receivers if Rossner can get them the ball.

[b][size=+2]Offensive Starters[/size][/b]

QB Bryan Rossner SR: 91
QB Ryan Katz SR(RS): 87
HB Marvin Quinn SR: 92
HB Jacquizz Rodgers SR(RS): 88
FB Marshall Fuqua JR(RS): 62
WR Alex Whitehead JR(RS): 87
WR Brian Herring JR(RS): 84
WR Bill Faaeteete SO(RS): 83
WR Marcus Sullivan JR(RS): 83
TE Adam Banks FR: 75
LT Jason Rushing SO: 76
LG Justin Smith SO: 79
C Chad Green FR: 73
RG Grant Johnson SR(RS): 86
RT Jason Sparks JR(RS): 85

[size=-5]Where does the OSU defensive line stand without DE Kevin Frahm's 19 sacks?[/size]​

The defensive line should be very solid even with the loss of Lombardi winner DE Kevin Frahm who will prepare for his first NFL season after being drafted in the first round in April. The defensive line will be led by senior DE Brian Dailey but he could be overshadowed by the five-star prospect, true freshman DE Brandon Webb who looks outstanding so far. The center will be anchored by sophomore DT Lee King and redshirt junior DT Mark Crum. Oregon State was one of the best defenses against the run next year. Look for the Beavers to be just as stout as last season.

The Beavers did lose MLB Will Darkins to graduation but redshirt senior MLB Paul Jones will step right in. The linebacker crew should be better than last season with sophomore OLB Carlos Matthews and redshirt sophomore Cole Alexander getting a year starting under their belts last season. Alexander especially looks much improved and experienced from last season. This should be a very good front seven and there should not be an early season let down.

[size=-5]CB David Ross was tremendous. Will another DB step up?[/size]​

The Beavers will also be without their top defensive backs from last season as the Thorpe winning CB David Ross is now playing on Sundays along with the leading tackler SS Cameron Collins. However, the Beavers seem to reload in the secondary every year and that is exactly what it looks like they have done this year. Oregon State probably would have been solid in the secondary without any additions but OSU added the 2nd best CB prospect in the nation in five-star true freshman CB John Biggers. Biggers is terrific in coverage but could struggle to bring down ball carriers. He will be joined by junior CB Mike Mayes and CB Amir White who are still fighting for that 2nd spot. With success of Ross and Collins last year it was easy to overlook FS Matt Arnold. Arnold had 5 interceptions last season including taking three of them back for touchdowns. Now a senior, he will be the leader of the secondary. The biggest question mark will be sophomore SS Courtney Smith who will try to take over for Collins. This should be another strong defense for the Beavers.

[b][size=+2]Defensive Starters[/size][/b]

LE Brandon Webb FR: 82
RE Brian Dailey SR: 87
DT Lee King SO: 84
DT Mark Crum JR(RS): 84
LOLB Carlos Matthews SO: 79
MLB Paul Jones SR(RS): 87
ROLB Cole Alexander SO(RS): 84
CB John Biggers FR: 86
CB Mike Mayes JR: 85
CB Amir White SR: 85
FS Matt Arnold SR: 83
SS Courtney Smith SO: 80

[b][size=+2]Special Teams[/size][/b]

K Reggie Smith SO: 68
P Nick Carpenter SO: 77
KR/PR Marvin Quinn/Alex Whitehead: 99

[b][size=+2]Schedule[/size][/b]
Strength: B

1 Bye
2 vs FCS Midwest
3 at Purdue
4 vs Oklahoma State
5 Bye
6 vs #12 California
7 vs Washington State
8 at Washington
9 at Arizona
10 vs #8 USC
11 vs #18 Arizona State
12 at UCLA
13 at Stanford
14 vs #20 Oregon (Civil War)

 

[Emac78]

Oops. The LG is Justin Smith. I edited. Thanks.

 

[Emac78]

[b][size=+2]Preseason Top Ten[/size][/b]

1 Notre Dame
2 Alabama
3 Texas
4 Ohio State
5 Wisconsin
6 Nebraska
7 Miami
8 USC 
9 Oklahoma
10 Florida
[b]25 Oregon State[/b]

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

QB Allen Wright SR (Texas Tech)
HB Scott Thomas SR (Clemson)
QB Jacob Charest SR(RS) (Illinois)
QB James Minor SR (Texas)
QB Sam Concepcion SO (Virginia Tech)

 

[Emac78]

We'll see.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+2]#7 Miami (0-0) at #4 Ohio State (0-0)[/size]

Chris: Well, College Football is back with a bang today. We have a fantastic game in week one as No. 7 Miami is in Columbus to take on No. 4 Ohio State. (Crowd cheers.) The Buckeyes ended their season by dominating Cal in the Rose Bowl while Miami was destroyed on their home field by Notre Dame. This has to be one of the better opening games to start a season in quite sometime. Don't forget Miami was able to win last season in Ann Arbor over an emerging Michigan team. I welcome in Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit. Guys, who do you like in this one?

Kirk: I have to go with Ohio State today. (Crowd cheers.) It is not because of my allegience to the Buckeyes but because of this crowd. (Crowd cheers more.) Ohio State and Miami both have great defenses but it will come down to who can make plays on offense. I know that OSU QB Anthony Heffner struggled at times last year but I expect to see him rebound from last year and have a breakout year. Watch out for OSU HB Mike Tellis also. I just don't see any playmakers for Miami and QB Taylor Cook does not scare me.

Lee: Kirk, we really need to quit having you make predictions when Ohio State is playing. But seriously, I'm so excited to get this season underway and we have some great matchups as you look further along the schedule. Now, back to his game, Buckeye QB Anthony Heffner threw 22 interceptions last year and will play against a very good defense today. The winner today will be an early favorite to make it to the BCS championship and I just don't see Heffner leading the way. Miami has a HB by the name of Ben Rogers. Watch him today because before you know it he could be gone for a touchdown. Rogers should have a big game as the Canes pull off another big win in Big Ten country. (Crowd boos as Lee puts on the Miami headgear.)

 

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[size=+3]Week 1[/size]

[size=+2](4) Ohio State dominates (7) Miami 41-14[/size]

Columbus, OH - The Buckeyes were shot out of a cannon on offense. Ohio State was on fire against a very good defense. OSU WR Lamaar Thomas was uncoverable as he caught eight receptions for a total of 193 yards and scored three touchdowns. One of which was a rushing touchdown. With outstanding receiver play from both WRs Thomas, and Patrick Harris, QB Anthony Heffner had a record-breaking perfomance. Heffner was 31 for 42 with three touchdown passes. Heffner had an astonishing 379 yards passing at halftime. Most of his success has to be attributed to WRs Thomas and Harris who made some highlight reel touchdown receptions, showing off some electrifying speed. This win clearly puts Ohio State as a favorite to win it all this year.

Video-OSU WR Lamaar Thomas 50-yd td rec

Video-OSU WR Patrick Harris 86-yd td rec

Video-OSU WR Lamaar Thomas 57-yd td rec

Miami 14
QB Cook: 25-32, 222 yds, td, int, fl
HB Rogers: 25 car, 95 yds, td, fl, 2 rec, 42 yds, rec td
WR Mangum: 8 rec, 92 yds
FS Telemaque: 11 tkl, int, defl

Ohio State 41
QB Heffner: 31-42, 480 yds, 3 td, int (Team record most single game passing yards)
HB Tellis: 17 car, 92 yds
WR Thomas: 8 rec, 193 yds, 2 td, rush td
OLB Brooks: 10 tkl, tfl, ff

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

[b]#7 Miami 14
#4 Ohio State 41[/b]

Illinois 38
#21 Missouri 20

[b][size=+2]Top Ten[/size][/b]

1 Notre Dame
2 Alabama
3 Texas
4 Ohio State
5 Wisconsin
6 Nebraska
7 USC
8 Oklahoma
9 Florida
10 Penn State
[b]24 Oregon State[/b]

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

QB Allen Wright SR (Texas Tech)
HB Scott Thomas SR (Clemson)
QB Jacob Charest SR(RS) (Illinois)
QB James Minor SR (Texas)
WR Lamaar Thomas SR(RS) (Ohio State)

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+2]#10 Penn State (0-0) at #2 Alabama (0-0)[/size]

[size=+1]Picks of the Day[/size]

#8 Oklahoma at #25 Northwestern
Kirk: OU Lee: Northwestern

#12 Texas A&M at #19 USF
Kirk: A&M Lee: A&M​

Chris: It's official. You've lost your mind Corso. Northwestern to beat Oklahoma? Well, we'll have to see who you think will win today. Last week, Lee could not have been more wrong as the Buckeyes took Miami out to the woodshed. Alright guys, Penn State has a chance to represent the Big Ten against the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide. (Crowd cheers.) That's right, Paterno versus Saban. How long is Joe Paterno going to coach? Well, I guess that's a whole other conversation. What we do know is if Penn State was able to win today, it would really say a lot about how good the Big Ten is this year. Can Penn State pull this off?

Kirk: No, they can't. Maybe on a neutral field, but here in Tuscaloosa in front of these fans on the first game of the season. I just don't think so. I see Bama QB Star Jackson having a great year. Maybe even a Heisman year. (Crowd cheers.) Jackson missed half the season as Parquet filled in for him and led the Tide to the championship. How good could they be with Jackson leading the way? Alabama rolls today. (Crowd cheers.)

Lee: We've got the defending national champions here. They have a 15-game winning streak going. On the other side, we've got a terrific QB by the name of Evan McKinley. This Penn State QB looks tremendous and he has a fantastic group of receivers to throw to in Smart and Coleman. That's it. Give me that headgear. That's right. Ohio State's win over Miami has made me a believer of the Big Ten and that's why I'm going with the Nittany Lions. (Lee puts on the Lion headgear to a chorus of boos.) Go Penn State! Go Nittany Lions!

 

[Emac78]

[size=+2]FCS Midwest at #24 Oregon State[/size](Simulated)

Corvallis, OR - The Beavers kicked off the season hosting FCS Midwest at a half-empty Reser Stadium. The fans that were at the game saw a very unimpressive offensive performance by Oregon State against inferior competition. Beaver Nation suffered a huge scare when OSU QB Bryan Rossner scrambled for a first down but was hit hard in the open field. Rossner left a bit woozy and did not return. It was later reported that Rossner will be fine and should not miss any time.

However, it did give backup QB Ryan Katz a chance to show what he could do. Katz excelled but also showed inexperience as he threw a pick-six that would be the only score for FCS Midwest. Katz put the interception behind him and was able to throw four touchdown passes. He would hook up with WR Brian Herring twice in the end zone and also threw a touchdown pass to WRs Bill Faaeteete and Alex Whitehead. Katz even ran in a touchdown himself for a total of five touchdowns on the day. Although Katz would finish with three interceptions but it could not be fully attributed to the QB as his offensive line gave him little time to throw the ball.

OSU HB Marvin Quinn looked like his same old self as he ran for 90 yards and a touchdown but left with a sprained ankle, giving HB Jacquizz Rodgers some playing time. Quinn is already succumbing to injuries and this is hopefully not a sign of things to come for Oregon State. It is not a serious injury and it should not force Quinn to miss any games.

The offense may have looked inconsistent but the defense looked fantastic. The defense pitched a shutout as FCS Midwest was completely overmatched and unable to score at all. OSU DT Lee King was disrupting plays as he had two sacks and four tackles for loss. The defense clearly looks like the strength of this team. Oregon State had no trouble even though they did not play their best game defeating FCS Midwest 45-7. The competition should move up quite a lot next week as the Beavers will travel to Indiana to play Purdue. The Purdue game did not seem to be anything more than a first road game of the season but with Purdue winning the stunning upset over No. 1 Notre Dame, the game looks much more intriguing. It could be a tough early test for Oregon State.

Oregon State
QB Katz: 11-15, 129 yds, 4 td, 3 int, rush td
HB Quinn: 13 car, 90 yds, td, rec, 30 yds
WR Herring: 6 rec, 23 yds, 2 td
DT King: 5 tkl, 4 tfl, 2 sk, defl

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Week 2[/size]

[size=+2](10) Penn State upsets (2) Alabama 31-14[/size]

Tuscaloosa, AL - The defending champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide just could not get anything going on offense against a very tough Penn State defense. Neither team looked particularly sharp in the first half as Penn State had a 7-0 lead at halftime. Both Bama coach Nick Saban and PSU coach Joe Paterno decided to forego easy field goals on 4th and short situations that backfired every time. In the second half PSU FS David Keisling made the biggest play of the game when he made a spectacualr one-handed interception, then took it back for six to put PSU up 14-0. Alabama would not even score until the 4th quarter when Bama HB Will White broke loose for a 56-yard touchdown run but the Tide was down 21-7. Alabama would make it a game though with no help from their kicker as he went 0 for 3 on the day but the Tide would get within ten points when they cut the lead to 24-14. Then Bama recovered the onside kick. Only to give the ball back on downs. Penn State put the game away for good with under a minute left when PSU HB Malcolm Young finally broke through a very stout Bama defense for a 73-yard touchdown run as Penn State won a stunning upset over No. 2 Alabama 31-14.

Video-PSU FS David Keisling one-handed pick-six

Video-Bama HB Will White 56-yd td run

Video-PSU HB Malcolm Young 73-yd td run

Penn State 31
QB McKinley: 24-34, 201 yds, 4 int
HB Young: 23 car, 142 yds, 3 td
WR Smart: 11 rec, 88 yds
FS Keisling: 5 tkl, int, td

Alabama 14
QB Jackson: 25-40, 192 yds, td, int
HB White: 21 car, 97 yds, td
WR Newsome: 7 rec, 70 yds
SS White: 15 tkl, 2 tfl, int, fmbrec

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

[b]#10 Penn State 31
#2 Alabama 14[/b]

Washington 14
#22 Mississippi State 19

#14 Miami 30
Pittsburgh 33 (OT)

[b][color=red]Purdue 24
#1 Notre Dame 23[/color][/b]

#8 Oklahoma 27
#25 Northwestern 17

Florida State 31
#16 Virginia 14

#12 Texas A&M 50
#19 USF 28

[b][size=+2]Top Ten[/size][/b]

1 Texas
2 Ohio State
3 Wisconsin
4 Nebraska
5 USC
6 Penn State
7 Oklahoma
8 Florida
9 Alabama
10 California
16 Arizona State
17 Oregon
[b]22 Oregon State[/b]

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

QB Allen Wright SR (Texas Tech)
HB Scott Thomas SR (Clemson)
QB Jacob Charest SR(RS) (Illinois)
WR Lamaar Thomas SR(RS) (Ohio State)
WR David Davis JR(RS) (Illinois)

 

[Fox1994]

I need some recruiting tips because I'm about to start a lowest-tier school dynasty. I was thinking of doing ULM or ULL like I'd done before, but I want to play in a Conference Championship Game (I haven't done that, before). So, I figure I'll do a C-USA school; in walks UAB, another terrible school (and in a two-division conference, to boot).

So, you got any suggestions? I need to build them up to atleast make them an in-conference competitor, if nothing else...

Btw, what sort of offense do you think I should run? I'm asking you, only... I don't care what the other people on this particular thread have to say so I don't want to hear their responses.

PS-Thanks for making the CAPs. I like the way my guy looks. Not at all like me, but cool non the less.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+2]#8 Florida (2-0) at #13 Tennessee (2-0)[/size]

[size=+1]Picks of the Day[/size]

#20 Auburn at #19 Mississippi State
Kirk: MSU Lee: Auburn

#6 Penn State at #25 USF
Kirk: PSU Lee: PSU

#16 Arizona State at #3 Wisconsin
Kirk: Wisconsin Lee: ASU

#21 Miami at #14 Clemson
Kirk: Clemson Lee: Miami​

Chris: Interesting...you disagree on whether Miami will lose its fourth game in a row if you include the Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame at the end of last year. Well, after upset Saturday last week with both Notre Dame and Alabama falling to Big Ten teams, we have an SEC rivalry game here in Knoxville where Florida takes on Tennessee. (Crowd goes wild.) With Alabama already stumbling, the door looks open for another SEC team to take over as the favorite to win the conference. Florida was the major dynasty going as last season opened but it was not to be for the Gators last year. The Vols are looking to take that next step and get back into the national spotlight. Guys, who wins today?

Kirk: This should be a fantastic game and it will probably come down to the end. That being said, I really like Florida today...(Crowd boos fiercely.) I like Florida because of redshirt sophomore HB Ken Marshall who is a really explosive tailback. Look for Urban Meyer to get him the ball early and often. The matchup to look for is Marshall versus the Vols LBs. Tennessee's LBs might be the best in the country but I just don't see Tennessee having much success on offense.

Lee: Kirk, I think you're underestimating Tennessee. That being said, Florida is a terrific football team. However, I don't see Marshall having a great game at all. Kirk already said why. Tennessee's defense is one of the best in the nation. Might even be the best. (Crowd cheers.) We'll find out today. With these crazy fans behind them, I have to pick...(Lee puts on the Smokey headgear as the crowd goes nuts.) Go Tennessee! Go Vols!

 

[Woy]

Hell yeah, PSU FTW!
Still awesome Emac.