FIU vs. Marshall: Pick 'Em & Open Thread
by Nico2.0 on Dec 20, 2011 5:45 PM CST
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 8-4 (5-3) 4th Sun Belt |
Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl Tropicana Field St. Petersburg, FL 7:00 pm CST TV: ESPN |
 6-6 (5-3) 2nd C-USA East |
Here's a fun fact about the participants of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl: both of these teams beat Louisville (gotta love that Big East auto bid.) In Florida International's case, it was easily their best win of the year. Marshall, however, also knocked off 11-2 Southern Miss who they finished behind in the C-USA East. FIU is a four point favorite in this contest (what's gotten into you Sun Belt?). FIU AD Pete Garcia has the money quote leading up to this game:
"At 8-4, we don't only have the best record in FIU history, we have the best record in the state of Florida."
Enjoy that amazing LOL for a minute. Sure, they're playing crappy Sun Belt teams, but they have a better record than Florida, FSU and Miami. Times is good to be an FIU fan. Enjoy it while you can y'all.
Oddly enough, FIU has the 16th best scoring defense in the country with their defense giving up 19.4 points per game. Their four losses were to the three teams ahead of them in the Sun Belt (Arkansas State, Western Kentucky and Louisiana-Lafayette) and Duke. It's a minor miracle Marshall is in a bowl period. They needed an overtime win over East Carolina to get bowl eligible in their last game. Statistically, they aren't very good: 74th in passing offense, 92nd in rushing offense, 98th scoring offense and 84th scoring defense. 6-6 is good enough for a bowl these days though, so there you go.
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I agree with Crimson.
Even ignoring my slight homerism for Sun Belt teams, with South Alabama joining as a football member in 2013, Florida International is just the stronger team. Also, we are NOT Marshall.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
care to break down that anacronym? I have't the slightest idea what you are are talking about
clearly, I have not played the game.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
I love Star Wars, but I don't like the Old Republic.
Also my fav episode is episode IV. I wouldn’t neccesarrily call myself a nerd, but I love Star Wars and H2.
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 7:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Not big into MMO's
most play console games. Almost done with Batman: Arkham City, which is fantastic. Uncharted 3 will probably be next.
Fumbles. It was always Fumbles
For what it's worth...
BioWare said that even if this weren’t an MMO, it would be the best single-player game they’ve ever released. I understand that this is pretty much what everyone says, but anecdotal evidence I’ve heard indicates that this is a great single-player game, if one chooses to play it as such. Apparently it currently contains 5 times more dialog content than War and Peace.
/dork.
Thirteen.
Uncharted 3 is amazing, especially on XBOX live.
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by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 7:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I have and it rocks!
Will be picking it up tonight! Played the beta for two weekends, and really got into it. I played WoW for 2 years and was severely disappointed with the progression tweaks over the last two expansions. This game has a depth with the voice-acting that adds a whole other immersion factor. BioWare makes good, story-arc based games and it shows here. The system for character progression is way more balanced than WoW ever was. Sure, there are still times when you have to grind, but, having companions farm materials for you, then also create them is outstanding. The skill system is light years more feasible than WoW. It has a lot going for it. I highly recommend it, if you’re a Star Wars nut.
"...because you've got your mind right, and that's the way we like it." Nick Saban
10 Things I'd Rather Do Than Watch This Game
1. Eat an onion.
2. Throw a dime into my front yard at night and then go look for it.
3. Wrap presents.
4. Clean the toilets and bathtubs.
5. Start preparing my income tax returns.
6. Read an article about women’s basketball.
7. Check the dog for ticks.
8. Alphabetize my DVDs and CDs (yes some of us still have those)
9. Go through my emails and delete the old obsolete ones.
10. Watch “Auction Hunters” on Spike.
Thirteen and counting
????
2. Throw a dime into my front yard at night and then go look for it.
That sounds like some kind of primitive, analog geocaching.
I will say this
Hilton is worth watching.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
I'd like to admit...
the banners (pillar ads, whatever) on the sides really piss me off. When I am on my laptop, i like to scroll down with the arrow keys. After I send a message I have to click away from the text box in order to do so, ths clicking the ad.. Woe is me.
Schwing.
I would agree, but I get they have to make money
I also wish you could unfollow a blog
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, shamefully..
You can see I went and trolled the Oregon fans when they shit the bed. I didn’t post anything too bad, just defended my team is all, I swear!
Schwing.
its not even that, in my case
I follow a blog for a team that no longer exists
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:24 PM CST up reply actions
well, its hard for me to follow Winnepeg sports
seeing as though I am in the ATL
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
Winnipeg deserves the Jets more than you deserved the Thrashers.
Also, the “Thrashers” nickname sucked.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't disagree
I just want to be able to unfollow my the blog
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
True.
I’m glad Canada’s Maritimes have a good minor league hockey team again. They deserve it. Also, hockey in the South where there’s not a good military base or constant influx of Northerners to support it? What were they smoking when they thought up that dumbassed idea? Maybe Atlanta can snag an ECHL team.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
have one,
and had it during the entire tenure of the thrashers. The real reason the Thrashers were here was because of all the corporate money that used to get spent on luxury boxes, etc. That is what the general idea was, but when the economy imploded, and the NHL sold the team to a pack of idiots, it was game, set, and match. Sad truth is, that as soon as the U.S. economy improves, its only a matter of time before Jets fans have to start worrying about them getting moved again. The NHL and all the other owners will be thrilled to get an $80 million dollar relocation fee.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know.
By that logic, the Packers should have gone to LA years ago. Winnipeg gives them one thing they never had in Atlanta: a loyal, even rabid, fanbase.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
NFL is totally diferrent ballgame
TV money is really where it is at. The NHL is all about gate revenue, luxury suites, and concessions.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
And at that, Winnipeg still has an advantage.
They’re never going to have very many empty seats. Contrast that with Atlanta. They were a money pit, many in the South had no idea they existed, and many of those who did didn’t care.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
What you don't understand is the economic market differences
The reason that the Jets moved to Phoenix is because in the early 90s, the currency exchange gave canadian dollars 30 cents on the u.s. dollar. Additionally, the gap was growing, thus making it less and less feasable financially and making ticket prices soar so that the local population couldn’t afford it. This is where the real problem occured, its certainly not they don’t have the fans, its that when this happened, not many people could afford tickets. 20% of the local population is employed by the government, and its only a city of 400k.
Now, look at the current situation, the Canadian Dollar is trading at an all time high against the U.S. Dollar. Even though we are certainly in trying times, it won’t last for forever. In a boom time economy, its going to be real tough for a small market canadian team not to get bought and moved. Considering that once again they are just that, in 15 years if they are in Kansas City, Houston, etc, it wouldn’t surprise me.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
About the only thing I'd change is no team will move to LA.
Los Angeles is where NFL teams go to die. Atlanta was always a horrible fit for the NHL, and Houston makes about as little sense, too. OKC or KC would be far better cities. OKC is becoming a great sports town, and Kansas City is Kansas City, the Royals notwithstanding.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Its not about making sense
its about chasing money.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
I live in Mexico pretty much and we have an NAHL team, which is amatures, our arena is always almost filled up.
It’s awesome and very loud. I wish our University had a good college basketball team, we’re rebuilt and keep getting better and better. As soon as we win a conference championship, the arena will be at least 3/5 full every game, which will be awesome.
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 8:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Wait, if for basketball I agree. Way more of a baseball city, our fans suck balls basketball wise.
Every other sport they are very supportive. I personally support every team in town, cause they are all we have.
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 8:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
WTF!!? 3/5 made your mind think of that?
BTW, one of the biggest political stunts ever, besides the Alien and Sedition Acts, that one was some bullshit
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by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 8:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Let's be fair...
3/5 is not a fraction that one encounters on a daily basis. So yes, when I see someone talk about 3/5, I have to throw in a compromise in there somewhere.
Thirteen.
I agree with 3/5 of what you said.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 21, 2011 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
awesome could be taken the wrong way, I say awesome since onlumy like 2,000 ppl go per game, the place holds 8500 ppl, so ya.
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by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 8:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
In case anybody is a-wondering,
Mario Cristobal is the Mario from the Canes in ’92.
by sho' I stole on Dec 20, 2011 7:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Well then, I hope this happens to Pitbull
and Dr. Pepper executives that gave the green light to that abortion of an ad campaign.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
Should we just call this the "Who gives a fuck?" Bowl?
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
No, cause ppl in Miami care.
Aaaand it’s Marshall, THE THUNDERING HERD!!!
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 7:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Some of what made the Marshall movie better than Rudy...
Was the fact the story was true with Marshall, and “Rudy” is a complete and utter fraud, as is the bastard who inspired it. Also, fuck Notre Dame. At least “We Are Marshall” isn’t a wrist-slittingly bad movie, unlike Rudy.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
I've never watched We are Marshall, I need too.
I don’t know the true story behind Rudy Ruetigger, or however you spell it.
FUCK NOTRE DAME is how you’re suppose to say it…
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by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 8:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
"Rudy" Ruettiger got smacked with over $380k in SEC fines a few days ago.
It seems the government takes a narrow view when people pull “pump & dump” schemes. Also, it was senior day, and the schedule was arranged so that all seniors could play. He got one sack in a game that didn’t matter and had already long-since been decided before he stepped on the field. The crowd never chanted for him, and his teammates never carried him off the field. Also, Dan Devine was never that much of an asshole. Ruettiger has parlayed being a walk-on nobody who sucked at the game into being a motivational speaker. If I were given a choice between listening to one of his motivational speeches and contracting Ebola, I’d take the fucking Ebola. If Ebola weren’t available, I’d take Marburg. Bonus points for anyone who knows the science fiction show that used Marburg as a plot device.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 21, 2011 9:47 AM CST up reply actions
Sounds like you hate Rudy.
He was here in November, but I didn’t go and see him. Also, I really hate when movies are all screwed around and make the coach look like a piece of shit. But that’s nature
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 21, 2011 12:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I hate Rudy and "Rudy" even more than I hate FUCKING NOTRE DAME!!!
The man is a fraud who belongs in prison, and the movie sucked.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 21, 2011 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
I love you
Your hate makes me have an evil smile.
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 21, 2011 2:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks.
Every time I see an ad for “Rudy” on TV, it makes me want to punch a kitten. So that’s why kitty has claws…
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 21, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Not that I really care...
but he was carried off the field. Here’s a photograph of it happening:
Thirteen.
As an aside, I'm curious as to where you got your information.
As near as I can tell, most of your info is taken from an interview with Joe Montana, who was a freshman at the time. Joe also says that Rudy was carried off the field.
I got one for 5026, though. Check out this otjher photograp of him being carried off:
Anything look suspicious when comparing these two photos?
Thirteen.
True.
It’s the only Miami team likely to make it to a bowl consistently in the next few years.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
I like it.
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 8:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That's some seriously fake looking
steam coming off the plates in those Beef O’Brady commercials. And they’re still more interesting than this “Bowl” game.
by monkeyattackedmyass on Dec 20, 2011 7:34 PM CST reply actions
Bad football or not...
after a year in Iraq with no football, I’d watch Pepperdine and Alabama School for the Deaf and Blind play….
Schwing.
well, at least this game has a couple of big time NFL prospects
most of the time in these lower teir bowls we don’t even get that.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
I get this text from a Kentucky basketball fan today:
“Bama is 335 out of 338 teams in 3 point shooting.”
Wow, that’s just awful.
actually, I am impressed at that level of failure
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
If Auburn is 336, I'm happy.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 20, 2011 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
Sweet holy moly. Uncalled for.
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by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 7:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Can someone explain why
Is the app better than just bookmarking the RBR website?
by PharmacyBob on Dec 20, 2011 8:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
the one plus to the ap is marking comments as read
the con is you can’t see fanshots
by MDB Tide Roll on Dec 20, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
They said that several BCS schoolsare interested.
In talking to Mario Cristobal from FIU.Could we be one?I know Coach Saban spoke really high of him when we played them.
RBR resident Dogcaller.
It's actually a really good gm.
But it’s time to watch the Zags vs Butler. Crszy stuff!
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 8:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
lulz
its just funny that every move during this mess he has made has gone sideways on him.
by BamaThrasher on Dec 20, 2011 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder how the Buckeyes will enjoy their probation.
“But… but… the SEC cheats!!!” their fans blubber incoherently.
I will put an asterisk next to an Alabama Crimson Tide "fake national title" the second one is given. That day has not and will never come. But to be fair, I'll give you 1941 if you give me 1945 and the Missing Ring of 1966.
by NewAnachronism on Dec 21, 2011 9:49 AM CST up reply actions
That hurts, I don't think Aj is that terrible.
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
by ccislanders on Dec 20, 2011 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
Aaaaand now they're fighting cause of an idiot on Marshall.....Makes me feel bad for the guy on FIU that didn't really do anything.
I LOVE THE ASTROS. Now lets win something!
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