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Proof that the Heisman and it's followers are meaningless...

inVINCEable — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:46:12 -0000

As if anyone needs further proof that the heisman is a shout out to the flavor of the month player for the sports media, I present this gem from ESPN's Heisman Watch Link:

1. Tim Tebow, Florida: Tebow isn't putting up silly stats every week, but he continues to win games, and that's what matters most. Did anyone think he wouldn't lead the game-winning scoring drive against Arkansas? Florida's wide receivers aren't elite this year and there's more pressure on Tebow to make plays. As long as Florida keeps winning and he plays an instrumental role, it's hard to drop Tebow from the top spot.

2. Mark Ingram, Alabama: Ingram made the biggest move of any player in the Heisman race Saturday, exploding for 246 rush yards against South Carolina. The Alabama sophomore is playing his best football against the best competition, combining for 568 rush yards in wins against Virginia Tech, Mississippi and South Carolina. The SEC already knew about Ingram before Saturday, but now the entire country ought to take notice.

3. Colt McCoy, Texas: The competition level increased for Texas against Oklahoma, but McCoy's production level plummeted. He completed just 53.8 percent of his passes in the game, which, given McCoy's standards, seems more like 35 percent. McCoy also continued his streak of throwing at least one interception in every game this season. He'll need big performances on the road the next two weeks against Missouri and Oklahoma State to improve his stock.

Now don't get me wrong. I'm not campaigning for Colt to get the Heisman. Excuses or no, Colt simply hasn't played like the best player in football. That being said, neither has darling Timmy. The article states that even though Tim Tebow puts up mediocre stats lately, he wins and that's all that matters. It then goes on to say that if Colt wants a chance at the Heisman, he will need to put up awesome numbers. Does anyone else see the glaring hypocrisy in this thought process?

Exit question: Is my criticism of the love of Tim Tebow hypocritical given my fervor for VY as a College player? I certainly don't think Tim Tebow is as clutch or unstoppable as Vince was, but is that perception skewed? Some thoughts from other Texas fans would be appreciated.

Split National Championship

inVINCEable — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:05:15 -0000

Over the buildup to Texas' bowl game, many people have mentioned the possibility of Texas winning the "Split national championship". I've held my tongue until I was sure Texas would win, but I feel it is important to say something. No matter how bad we wish Texas was in the BCS National Title game; no matter how wrong it is that Oklahoma got the nod instead of us, I refuse to view the AP National title as a valid form of determining the best team in College Football. I know that until BCS, the National Champ was always determined by polls, but the reason it was canned was because of dispute between different polls about who really was the best.

If the BCS is the system that the NCAA wishes to use, then I will recognize OU or Florida as our National Champion with the exception that Texas should have been allowed a shot at the Title game in the same way that the Utes should have.

Also, if we choose to hoist an AP title, we are no better than Trojans. That should be enough on its on.

Eubanks

inVINCEable — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:09:53 -0000

Great sports writer or GREATEST sports writer...

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8882346/National-champion-should-emerge-from-SEC-title-game

The BCS might be in shambles (just ask fans of Texas and Texas Tech) but at least fans will get a chance to see the two best teams in college football duke it out. A week after the computers jumped the shark by declaring Oklahoma the winner of the Big 12 South, and fully a month before the BCS Championship game in Miami, the top team in the land already will have been determined after Alabama and Florida knock heads in the Georgia Dome.

-Steve Eubanks

Fail

inVINCEable — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:13:08 -0000

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8837100/Week-13-wrap:-National-title-picture-no-clearer

You sir, pay attention to the game of Football. Congratulations, douche-bag.

As for the Heisman...

I want to be able to see the incredible Sam Bradford or Colt McCoy match up again against Chase Daniel before casting my ballot. And of course, watching Tim Tebow against that great Alabama defense is going to be required watching before filling it out.

The "Three-Way Tie"

inVINCEable — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:42:03 -0000

http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/11115692

The best part about this post is they mention Texas once. If anything, they should not even mention Tech as the only way there can be a three-way tie is if Tech loses which would assure them to drop at least one spot in the BCS (Below Texas).

This is a technical 3 way tie, but really, it's only about Texas and Oklahoma if they do indeed win.

41-38

inVINCEable — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:30:54 -0000

41-38

What do you think

inVINCEable — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:09:40 -0000

about the offense. It seems to me that there are a lot of people unhappy with Colt. I know at Texas the most popular player is the second-string QB but I really haven't seen enough of Colt to know if he's hit his limit or not. He IS only a Sophomore and he keeps showing great things. But really, what I want to know is this; What do you think about Colt? Should he be replaced or is he an asset to this team? Moreover, is your problem with him the way the Offensive Coordinator chooses to implement him or his talent?

This isn't a mean spirited, "screw all y'all colt haters!" message. I know literally nothing about the Quarterback position so I don't know when he is staring the safety down or any of that.

P.S. John Chiles is a phenomenal athlete who should be on the field at least 10 times a game either at the quarterback position or set out as a receiver.

Ware is he now?

inVINCEable — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:11:10 -0000

Someone asked the other day whatever became of THE Scott Ware. I remembered vaguely him being signed to the Colts practice squad last season. From everything I gather, he's still with their practice squad because he played in a preseason game against the bears.
On second thought, the fact that the colts won the Super Bowl is not surprising. After all, they have got to be tough to get sick hits every day in practice...

Pat Forde Sucks

inVINCEable — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:44:31 -0000

Pat Forde is a dumbass

The dude bases his claim on the SEC conference being the best conference because of the devotion of the fans to their teams and a whole long list of ridiculousness. Now, this just may be the thoughts of a fan of the REAL UT in Knoxville, but I get sick and tired of hearing how much better the SEC is just because the intra-conference games can go either way.

I suppose more than anything, I find the whole argument over which conference is the best to just be a total waste of time. Some people base it on the few games played that year verses the other conference. Some base it on rankings. I'm just wondering if I'm the only one who would love to hear people just be quiet about the strength of conferences.

New Players

inVINCEable — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:32:39 -0000

Just a question to BurntOrangeNation. Who is the player you are most excited to see on the field this upcoming season. I know personally for me it's Vondrell McGee. The dude looks sick. I wouldn't mind him and Charles splitting play time as it looks like their styles are a bit different. Vondrell seems like more of a physical runner compared to Jamaal being very very fast. Anyway, what do y'all think?