Stewart Mandel; Possible BCS Sleepers

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  1. Stu Ryckman

    Stu Ryckman Well-Known Member

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    Arizona (8-5 in '09)
    UConn (8-5)
    BC (8-5)
    Purdue (5-7)
    Navy (10-4)

    Considered ND but schedule too tough...8 or 9 wins and Champs Bowl (there's that schedule thingy again).
    No SEC teams because 6 already ranked.
    No Big 12 teams because after Texas, Nebraska, and OK it drops off.

    BCS Sleepers
     
  2. Terry O'Keefe

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    Mich is only a 3 pt favorite at home vs UConn. UConn is well coached, I could see them making a big move in the Big East.
     
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    I'll say it again Stu I think that you are going to be happy with Robert Marve he is a great QB that has a winning attitude....

    BC and Navy have my respect as well and will always make things tough no matter who they play...No disrespect to Arizona or UConn but I just don't follow close enough to gauge those teams...

    RC
     
  4. Motorcity Gator

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    Saw earlier where UM was only a 3 point whisker of a favorite over UConn.

    My oh my.....Bo....WTF?

    That's OK...all they have to do is go 6-6......catch an SEC team in a bowl and finish the season on a high note.....going 21-5 vs. the SEC in the process.

    Muck Fichigan!
     
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    Three of those sleepers are on Notre Dame schedule. Could prove to be interesting.
     
  6. BuckeyeT

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    Not surprised at UConn...you guys aren't giving them enough love....they've been playing pretty solid football for a few years now. Last year, none of their losses was by more than 3 points and they spanked SEC toughie South Carolina in their bowl game 20-7.
     
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    <t>Wouldn't surprise me if UConn beats UM at the big house. wouldn't mind it either. I don't know if any of those other teams has a chance for a BCS bowl game unless it is UConn if they win the big east.</t>
     
  8. Motorcity Gator

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    UConn over SouCar was indeed a pretty big win for the Big East.

    Those guys beat the SEC about as often as the rest of the Big Ten does.....with the glaring exception of Michigan....who seems to have a mastery over the SEC that is quite surprising and which earns my respect for the Wolverines.
     
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    :lol: :lol: :lol:

    If it's not a red card to be so covetous of another's member, surely at least a yellow is in order..... :lol:

    I'm sure our friend BobDa is no doubt thankful to garner respect from any corner possible these days...... hang in there my stripe-headed friend, better days are surely ahead.
     
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    Maybe Bobda can convince Michigan to move to the SEC.

    Obviously they are the only Big 10 team that would compete there. 8)
     
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    .

    No doubt in a manner superior to all others.....and further, based upon your logic, as a result of that stellar record, the program is hitting on all cylinders and their qualifications for consideration in the BCS title game are compelling......you have absolutely nailed it!
     
  12. Motorcity Gator

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    My comments on Michigan are not based on current assessments or recent accomplishments BT.

    Many in this crowd here prefer to dwell on the ancient past rather than on anything that has happened in last 12-15 years.
     
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    :shock:

    Can you seriously read that without pi$$ing down your leg as wave after wave of hysteria overwhelms all bodily functions????? I can't.....that is just too rich. Keep up the good work....carry on.
     
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    In agree with BT. U Conn plays good solid football.
     
  15. Terry O'Keefe

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    While we are looking at BCS Sleepers....lets take a peak at the Deadspin

    Haters Guide to the top 25!! :lol: Some pretty funny quips in there.

    Haters Guide to the top 25
     
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    Herbie picks UConn to win the Big East.
     
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    But it is a red card to be so covetous of another's member :shock:
     
  18. BuckeyeT

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    kp,

    when continuous manipulation of your own member does not have the desired effect, without having any first hand knowledge of the practice, I suppose it's only natural to reach out for a superior alternative......but I agree, coveting the member of another, not your own, would seem to be deserving of a red card at minimum....
     
  19. Motorcity Gator

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    You guys seem to be so focused on members perhaps rainbow is more the color that applies.
     
  20. BuckeyeT

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    Not at all....but rather desperate to avoid your incessant table top performances. Give us all a break will ya?????

    I believe this thread is about BCS sleepers including UConn.....