MU The Big 3 - Page 9

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.

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

The time you had left? You had the whole game left.

They rolled you 42-14.

Yup, and a few of our guys were being pussies and quit, we couldn't move the ball any more, put the JV in and they rolled up 2 more touchdowns.

|Zach| · 09-16-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Yes, us grown mean are really putting it to you, aren't we?

Reminds me of when I was a wee lad on Chiefs Planet.

Those were the days...

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Not the mark of a championship team. It is a blast winning a state title though.

I am sure playing in one is even more fun.

And what great team did you play for

|Zach| · 09-16-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LiL stumppy

I am sure playing in one is even more fun.

And what great team did you play for

Blue Springs High School.

|Zach| · 09-16-2008, 06:55 PM

Frazod · 09-16-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Reminds me of when I was a wee lad on Chiefs Planet.

Those were the days...

Except you were literate.

|Zach| · 09-16-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Except you were literate.

Most the time yes.

My answer would have to be yes.

Ebolapox · 09-16-2008, 06:58 PM

jesus, stummpyjr, they aren't even piling on that hard. grow some thick skin, and you'll be alright. it's just not that endearing when all we hear from you is how great your 0-2 highschool team is (most of us don't care) and that the sooners are the bestest team evar. (also don't care)

LiL stumppy · 09-16-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

jesus, stummpyjr, they aren't even piling on that hard. grow some thick skin, and you'll be alright. it's just not that endearing when all we hear from you is how great your 0-2 highschool team is (most of us don't care) and that the sooners are the bestest team evar. (also don't care)

I actually didn't say anything about my high school team, picture boy brought it up, and I never said the Sooner's were the best team either.

**Lzen** · 09-16-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Just to make sure we're clear, is this the same Auburn team that scored 3 points against Mississippi State on Saturday?

That is mind numbing nuts to me. They only score 3 points and still win the freakin' game?

How would you like to be a fan attending that snoozer?

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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Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $-1560097	jesus, stummpyjr, they aren't even piling on that hard. grow some thick skin, and you'll be alright. it's just not that endearing when all we hear from you is how great your 0-2 highschool team is (most of us don't care) and that the sooners are the bestest team evar. (also don't care)
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