The Great Football Thread

[clemson55]

You only got that for them cause Uconn is ranked and the other Tarhole fans think you'll be able to pull another one out and say you beat a ranked team.

[Carp]

Next Thursday's game is do or die for Tommy, which means he'll do. It's how he's still here after 9 years. My guess is we'll lose maybe 1 more game, be "1 play away from the ACCCG" and the administration will have a tough call on it's hands. If he wins the ACCCG, he'll be ACCCotY (might be a tough call though, depending on how Duke and UNC end up) and probably get to hire his successor in waiting (I'm half joking, wouldn't put it past him/the athletic department)

I've never been a Tommy hater, but even I want to get on the "Fire Bowden" bandwagon. I can't watch the games that we've played and not think that nothing has changed in the last 5 years, and I don't see any change. How do we have a bad O-line in 2004, and again in 2008? Poor recruiting is how. Hey, at least OP is doing good things with the basketball team!

[clemson55]

I hope we win cause I don't want to hear Andy, but I hope they fire him more.

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[Trollhole]

Originally Posted by clemson55

You only got that for them cause Uconn is ranked and the other Tarhole fans think you'll be able to pull another one out and say you beat a ranked team.

Nah right now there is no problem selling them on ebay for more than they are worth. Every game has been a sellout. Plus having a close parking pass and them being on the lower deck on the 50yrd line makes a big difference.

[cruiser4life]

Originally Posted by Trollhole

Way I see it we have the same record as WF. You have been saying all year how you were gonna dominate.

Easy there Butchie bandwagon, talking smack to the Pickens Kittens duo is one thing. Where did I predict domination all year???? I can guarantee it didn't happen, I am superstitious like that...

Originally Posted by Trollhole

How does it feel to be tied with Duke and UNC in wins and losses. You feel pretty good?

How does it feel?? Just fine, thanks. Most ACC teams have 1 loss at this point, at least that's the case for the upper echelon.

Good to know the other NC teams are getting their act together so we might have some competition. I don't think we've lost to a NC school for 4 years now so yep, I feel pretty good, thanks again for asking.

Originally Posted by Trollhole

I don't think we lucked out with Miami. We played a really good game against them. And considering our backup QB actually looked good. Gives us a good chance at still being a contender.

You predicted a loss since your starter was injured. You have to admit that game ending pick could have gone either way. Of course I didn't see it live, I was tailgating in W-S and preparing for the beat down that was about to ensue...

Originally Posted by Trollhole

This month will be the decider. If we beat UCon this weekend I think we could win the rest of the games this month. If we lose a couple games we still look better than we did last season. If we come out of this season only loosing 2 or 3 games I will bet you by the time next season starts they will have already started adding an addition 15k-20k seats to the stadium.

WF has got a tough month also. Actually tougher. I'm betting Clemson is not going to roll over on this next game. I actually think they might win. If they don't it will be over for Bowden. If you lose it gonna hurt bad.

Time will tell.

By the way I sold my Uconn tickets this past weekend. Someone paid 250 for them. 3 years ago that would have been unheard of as far as price. I would have been lucky to get half of the value.

Get by the Huskies first and come back to talk smack. They lost their starting QB too so maybe you can have a fan mixer and all cry on each other's shoulders.

ND could be tough, BC will be tough and UVA, who knows by that point. Lots of stuff can happen between now and then. Don't get ahead of yourself. One W at a time...

Yes, if we play like we did against Navy, Clemson will win by 10,283,084 points. No question about it. At UMD and at UM will be a tough finish for the month for us, no doubt.

The $64K question is, are you going to hook me up and bring your DISH for football viewing during Sat night's camp?????

[Gundy]

Hey, if somebody's bringing a dish I'll pay for the pay per view of USC vs Ole Miss.
We can all watch it under my Gamecock shelter.
Drinks/cigars on me. Both teams have 2 losses so a Championship
is still possible for the winner. ROFLMAO

[cruiser4life]

Originally Posted by Gundy

Drinks/cigars on me.

OK, twist my arm. I'm in.

[cruiser4life]

Tommy Bowden, Clemson – After starting the season with a team loaded with talent Tommy Bowden must now face the reality that his football team is not only not playing up to its potential, but he also might have a football team that will quit when faced with a set of tough circumstances. If Tommy Bowden has a football team that will quit on him, then Tommy Bowden’s job is now on the line with a trip to Wake Forest, Georgia Tech a home, a trip to Boston College, and at trip to Florida State on the slate for the next 4 weeks. Clemson could very easily lose all 4 of those games, and if they did lose those 4 games, Tommy Bowden’s coaching career at Clemson would be over, because that would mean a 6-6 record would be the best that the Tigers could do in ’08. 6-6 with the talent on this Clemson football team would be a travesty. Anything less than 8 wins with the talent on this Clemson football team would be a travesty, and that is why Tommy Bowden and his coaches better figure out in hurry how to get this team motivated or everyone on this Clemson staff will be looking for a new job come December. One thing we have noticed is that when games get tight, Clemson tightens up, and that is just no way to win football games. There are a lot of ways to motivate people to do things, using both punitive and positive type approaches, but in the end what it really gets down to is that the players have to think that the coaches both give a damn about them and that their coaches are competent in their jobs. Paul Bryant was incredibly tough on his players, but those players knew deep down that he gave a damn about them, and there was no doubt in their minds that he was competent in his job. Right now, from our perspective, the Clemson players are questioning whether their coaches give a damn about them and they are starting to question their competency. That is a sure fire recipe for a coaching change.

[Trollhole]

Originally Posted by cruiser4life

The $64K question is, are you going to hook me up and bring your DISH for football viewing during Sat night's camp?????

Well that's a silly question. It wouldn't be a Fall Cullowhee ride without football. I think we have done it for the past 3 years now. I'm just hoping we don't have a repeat of last years weather. Trying to watch a game in 30mph wind was interesting. Maybe this year we can figure a way to block the wind with some vehicles. Do a good old fashioned wagon circle.

[clemson55]

That might be the only article about Tommy and Clemson I haven't seen yet Andy, although I haven't been to Tigernet today. I wrote President Barker and Terry Don a few days ago and got responses from both now. I mentioned how I'd stop sending my money if they administration didn't show me they give a damn about winning. Check out these interesting lines from the email from Barker.

"I take all such feedback seriously. It is not often possible for me to respond immediately with specifics."

Specifics about what?

[Gundy]

All this ACC football talk is cute.

Meanwhile the po ol Gamecocks
struggled to beat a team beaten
by LOWF. The blue cats can surely
put the world back in order next
week.

On the Tammy's Trouble Show :
I'm still gathering the facts. Let's
let the season run it's course.
For now just call it suspended
firing. One more loss to a team
to any team HAMMERED by Duke
and he's gone.

[Trollhole]

Originally Posted by cruiser4life

Easy there Butchie bandwagon, talking smack to the Pickens Kittens duo is one thing. Where did I predict domination all year???? I can guarantee it didn't happen, I am superstitious like that...

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Wooohoooo #21 I'd like for you to meet #22

lol.

I heard it was a hell of a game. Wish I could have watched it.

Go Heels!

on another note. Duke got bitch slapped this weekend.

[clemson55]

Did everyone see Clemson lose this weekend? Whats that we didn't play, we didn't have to and Tommy still found a way for us to lose.

UVA - 31
Maryland - 0

[Trollhole]

Originally Posted by clemson55

You only got that for them cause Uconn is ranked and the other Tarhole fans think you'll be able to pull another one out and say you beat a ranked team.

Hey Richard we beat a ranked team.

Actually we spanked them.



I'm just glad to see us win for once.

I just sold my ND tix for 600. Woohooo go Heels!

[cruiser4life]

Originally Posted by Trollhole

Wooohoooo #21 I'd like for you to meet #22

lol.

I heard it was a hell of a game. Wish I could have watched it.

Go Heels!

on another note. Duke got bitch slapped this weekend.

I'm Rick James biotch!!

Congrats on the new ranking, likely means more to you than others right now since it has been so long for UNC...

I didn't see the game either but it sounds like they looked good - congrats.

It is just too bad we don't play each other for a few years IIRC...

I'd say your game against UVA in 2 weeks would be an easy W but who knows WTF is going on with UMD beating Cal and Clemson and then gettings smacked by UVA over the weekend...

[cruiser4life]

Originally Posted by clemson55

Did everyone see Clemson lose this weekend? Whats that we didn't play, we didn't have to and Tommy still found a way for us to lose.

UVA - 31
Maryland - 0

No doubt! I didn't get to see the game. What was up? UVA that good or Maryland that bad?? Unexpected outcome, that is fo sho!

[cruiser4life]

Originally Posted by clemson55

I'll have a real job and money too. I'm in, JP lets commit to it right now if Andy gets us tickets we'll go. Then we dont have to hear his shit for a yr either.

Originally Posted by clemson55

You get those tickets yet? I can almost see your stands emptying now as we run the score up.

OK, Richard the big week is here. Let me know when you are gonna roll into W-S so I know when to expect you at the tailgate to give you your tickets and let the festivities begin!!

[clemson55]

Originally Posted by Trollhole

I just sold my ND tix for 600. Woohooo go Heels!

Theres a true fan if I ever saw one. You must be a badweather fan cause its the glory days of UNC football and your not even going.

[clemson55]

Originally Posted by cruiser4life

OK, Richard the big week is here. Let me know when you are gonna roll into W-S so I know when to expect you at the tailgate to give you your tickets and let the festivities begin!!

Turns out real jobs don't really pay that much, and they make you do mandatory trainings on the day of the most important game of the yr. I will be sitting in some LEAD training from 1-5 on that day. So there would be no point in driving down after that because I couldn't even get to WS before 8:30-9 at night. I swear I had more money in college and I could always skip class, its all donwhill from here. Go ahead and talk smack Andy.

[Trollhole]

Originally Posted by clemson55

Theres a true fan if I ever saw one. You must be a badweather fan cause its the glory days of UNC football and your not even going.

Hmmm.

Getting a free ticket, free ride and free beer to see CU play WF because you pussed out. Priceless.
Sitting on the couch drinking beer and getting paid 400 to watch a game on a big tv. Icing on the cake.

[ClemsonCruiser]

Originally Posted by clemson55

Turns out real jobs don't really pay that much, and they make you do mandatory trainings on the day of the most important game of the yr. I will be sitting in some LEAD training from 1-5 on that day. So there would be no point in driving down after that because I couldn't even get to WS before 8:30-9 at night. I swear I had more money in college and I could always skip class, its all donwhill from here. Go ahead and talk smack Andy.

if I remember correctly you told me you had a choice as to when you could take this "mandatory" training...... and you pused out; so you could have been at the game

[cruiser4life]

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