MU The Big 3 - Page 6

Pitt Gorilla · 09-14-2008, 08:05 PM

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It's early. There are a dozen major plot twists still to come. A Stanford or a Pittsburgh or a Colorado may yet have something to say about the chase for the 2008 national championship.

But as we stand today, three weeks into the season, three teams stand above and apart from all the rest: USC, Oklahoma and Missouri.

Heisman hopeful Chase Daniel leads a potent Missouri offense.

And of those three, USC stands on its own plane after making Ohio State look like Ohio State can look when it plays the big boys: slow, weak, soft and overmatched.

The big three have won their eight games by a combined score of 429-114. And they all have played at least one somebody.

USC has taken on two teams that won a combined 20 games in 2007, and squashed them both. This is a complete team, dominant right now in all phases. Gazing down the Trojans' schedule, it's hard to envision where the challenges will come from between now and January.

Oklahoma has cranked up its passing game to another level in routing Cincinnati and Washington. The Sooners are scoring points in gushes, pushing quarterback Sam Bradford up the Heisman Trophy lists.

But he isn't even the leading Heisman candidate in his own league. That would be Missouri QB Chase Daniel, who has more touchdowns (seven) than incompletions (six) the past two weeks. Which is just silly. The Tigers put 52 on Illinois in the opener, 52 more on Southeast Missouri State and then a whopping 69 on Nevada (a 2007 bowl team) on Saturday.
Missouri and Oklahoma don't meet in the regular season, which could make the Big 12 championship game slightly enormous (if both of them can beat Texas, among others, in a salty league).

None of this means the Southeastern Conference won't have a say in the proceedings. But so far, the SEC is specializing in UglyBall, taking a little of the luster off its top teams.

Georgia wheezed its way to 14 points against a South Carolina team coming off a loss to Vanderbilt. And the Bulldogs needed a Gamecocks fumble into the end zone to avoid a potential overtime. The Dogs haven't looked like anything special yet.

Florida was decidedly unspectacular against young Miami at home Sept. 6. The Gators looked susceptible up front on offense to pressure in that game and will have to prove they can beat a blitz consistently in a league that will bring a lot of heat.

Auburn scored three points Saturday. And won.

LSU might yet be up to a defense of its national title, but the Tigers haven't played any meaningful games to get a true gauge on their quarterback play.

So at this moment, a trio of teams have separated themselves from the pack. But at this stage last year, the big four were USC, LSU, Oklahoma and Florida. All went on to lose more than once.

Remember that. Nobody wins anything permanent in mid-September.

Frazod · 09-15-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LiL stumppy

Wow, are you trying to tell me you have to be from a certain state to like a certain team. And your calling me a dumbass? You have got to be kidding me, I am not going to even argue about this stuff any more, your worth my time.

See ya in the Big 12 Champ. game.

38-17...

Whatever, punk. Perhaps one of these days Oklahoma will hit some lean years, and we'll see how fast you whore yourself out to the Longhorns, claiming, of course, to be a lifelong fan of them as well. "Well, I have this uncle from Texas....."

|Zach| · 09-15-2008, 11:12 PM

Sounds like the small town high school team he is on has been getting their asses kicked up and down the field.

He needs something to hold on to.

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Sounds like the small town high school team he is on has been getting their asses kicked up and down the field.

He needs something to hold on to.

Yes your right, we played a Class 5 Schools from Rolla(who is now 3-0 and state ranked), was down by 3 at half, lost to Class 5 Semi Finalist team from last year Ozark by 3 points with 20 seconds left (at their new stadium) and played Webb City (A top 3 HS program in the state) and we were losing 29-14 until the young ones came in. Mosports ranked us as the best 0-2 team in the state, so you obviously know nothing about my small town high school team. Nice try though.

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Whatever, punk. Perhaps one of these days Oklahoma will hit some lean years, and we'll see how fast you whore yourself out to the Longhorns, claiming, of course, to be a lifelong fan of them as well. "Well, I have this uncle from Texas....."

your so right

You MU fans whine more than little girls.

Quit being a poor sport.

|Zach| · 09-16-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LiL stumppy

Yes your right, we played a Class 5 Schools from Rolla, was down by 3 and half, lost to Class 5 Semi Finals team from last year Ozark by 3 points with 20 seconds left (at their new stadium) and played Webb City (A top 3 HS program in the state) and we were losing 29-14 until the young ones came in. Mosports ranked us as the best 0-2 team in the state, so you obviously know nothing about my small town high school team. Nice try though.

No wins.

That sucks.

Couldn't imagine that, but it was something I never had to deal with.

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

No wins.

That sucks.

Couldn't imagine that, but it was something I never had to deal with.

Yea we also have one of the best O's in the state so i'm not really worried about it.

Any other cheap shots from grown men that have no effect on me???????

|Zach| · 09-16-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LiL stumppy

Yea we also have one of the best O's in the state so i'm not really worried about it.

Any other cheap shots from grown men that have no effect on me???????

In the state?

You mean...for your small class.

**jjchieffan** · 09-16-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LiL stumppy

the best 0-2 team in the state

Now there's something to hang your hat on.:

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**jjchieffan** · 09-16-2008, 05:32 PM

Too bad the Lambs are winless or the Chiefs could claim to be the best 0-2 team in the state too.

|Zach| · 09-16-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

Now there's something to hang your hat on.:

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To the best 0-2 team in the great state of Missouri.

Frazod · 09-16-2008, 05:46 PM

I guess we see now why he reached out to the Gooners.

Pablo · 09-16-2008, 05:58 PM

Wow...you guys sure are roasting this 16 year old. Good job. You're soooo out-witting a high-schooler.

You win at life.

KChiefs1 · 09-16-2008, 06:05 PM

The atmosphere at the MU vs OU game in Arrowhead this year will rival last year's MU vs KU game.

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

In the state?

You mean...for your small class.

Nope, the state. And your right, class 4 is a tiny class.

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

Now there's something to hang your hat on.:

:

Uhh, yea, we had two games where we lost in seconds and another where we lost in the last quarter, I am not that upset considering they were all top programs in Missouri and we had them beat.

09-14-2008, 08:05 PM
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $60194	The Big 3 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/notebo...amedayFinal083 It's early. There are a dozen major plot twists still to come. A Stanford or a Pittsburgh or a Colorado may yet have something to say about the chase for the 2008 national championship. But as we stand today, three weeks into the season, three teams stand above and apart from all the rest: USC, Oklahoma and Missouri. Heisman hopeful Chase Daniel leads a potent Missouri offense. And of those three, USC stands on its own plane after making Ohio State look like Ohio State can look when it plays the big boys: slow, weak, soft and overmatched. The big three have won their eight games by a combined score of 429-114. And they all have played at least one somebody. USC has taken on two teams that won a combined 20 games in 2007, and squashed them both. This is a complete team, dominant right now in all phases. Gazing down the Trojans' schedule, it's hard to envision where the challenges will come from between now and January. Oklahoma has cranked up its passing game to another level in routing Cincinnati and Washington. The Sooners are scoring points in gushes, pushing quarterback Sam Bradford up the Heisman Trophy lists. But he isn't even the leading Heisman candidate in his own league. That would be Missouri QB Chase Daniel, who has more touchdowns (seven) than incompletions (six) the past two weeks. Which is just silly. The Tigers put 52 on Illinois in the opener, 52 more on Southeast Missouri State and then a whopping 69 on Nevada (a 2007 bowl team) on Saturday. Missouri and Oklahoma don't meet in the regular season, which could make the Big 12 championship game slightly enormous (if both of them can beat Texas, among others, in a salty league). None of this means the Southeastern Conference won't have a say in the proceedings. But so far, the SEC is specializing in UglyBall, taking a little of the luster off its top teams. Georgia wheezed its way to 14 points against a South Carolina team coming off a loss to Vanderbilt. And the Bulldogs needed a Gamecocks fumble into the end zone to avoid a potential overtime. The Dogs haven't looked like anything special yet. Florida was decidedly unspectacular against young Miami at home Sept. 6. The Gators looked susceptible up front on offense to pressure in that game and will have to prove they can beat a blitz consistently in a league that will bring a lot of heat. Auburn scored three points Saturday. And won. LSU might yet be up to a defense of its national title, but the Tigers haven't played any meaningful games to get a true gauge on their quarterback play. So at this moment, a trio of teams have separated themselves from the pack. But at this stage last year, the big four were USC, LSU, Oklahoma and Florida. All went on to lose more than once. Remember that. Nobody wins anything permanent in mid-September.
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