Any Vols Coming out to California for the Cal Game?

#651
#651
I agree, the argument is pretty weak. Still, the author makes an interesting point about the Cal v Tenn game. You guys better hope you win…
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What point does the author make? What are the early indications of a Cal win? What signs are there to say that the stereotypes will change? Did this author really think that USC or Boise St. should really place in the NC game at the time of the announcement?
 
#652
#652
CalBears said:
crimedawg12 said:
Hey I am not saying that, that is what the author said. Please, I am only the messenger. Sure the article seems a little biased, but the author must have had good reason to publish it. Perhaps I can contact him/her and ask for clarification on their story...
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I publish articles weekly - on my blog. Doesn't mean I have any idea of what I'm talking about.
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#653
#653
Road to USC 2x championships made much easier in the PAC10.

Boise undefeated playing in the SEC, not.

Pac10 is top heavy.
 
#654
#654
UTLCA said:
What point does the author make? What are the early indications of a Cal win? What signs are there to say that the stereotypes will change? Did this author really think that USC or Boise St. should really be in the NC game at the time of the announcement?
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He was probably basing this on the national standings from last yr. Sadly, as Cal destroyed A&M, and you lost to a lowly Penn St. team, the author probably based a majority of his argument on that.
 
#655
#655
CalBears said:
He was probably basing this on the national standings from last yr. Sadly, as Cal destroyed A&M, and you lost to a lowly Penn St. team, the author probably based a majority of his argument on that.
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Which is a terribly low number for a sample size - 1 game. And yes, the Cal-UT game from 2006 is also a terribly low number for a sample size.
 
#656
#656
If by top heavy, you mean 1 team makes the conference, then you're right. The second best team was 10-3. Yikes.
 
#657
#657
CalBears said:
I realize this article I discovered the other day is sure to generate a lot of controversy and outrage on this board, but I felt you should see how some view the SEC. Please, do not kill the messenger, I am merely posting the article.


SEC ARROGANCE DOMINATES COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Outside the South, Fans are fed up!

Heaven forbid any question the supremacy of the SEC. To do so you open yourself up to numerous vicious attacks from the vanguard of the SEC. Recent developments though (aside from Florida stealing the National Championship from Boise State) point to a different reality. The SEC is weak, and their ability to dominate on the decline.

Last year there were numerous examples of the SEC not being able to compete with other major conferences. Chiefly among them was the thrashing Arkansas received from USC. While Cal did go into Tennessee and lose, they kept it respectable, 35-18. Many in the college football world outside the south speculate that had Tennessee not stolen many of Cal’s signals, Cal would have prevailed.

Perhaps we cannot blame out southern brethren. For from the time of birth they are brought up to believe they are a cut above all other conferences. Again, numerous examples have shown without any doubt, this is not true.

Said one frustrated USC fan, “any time you turn on the TV all you hear is how great the SEC is, and how they dominate the college football world. I guess wining several National Championships slipped by their collective conscience.”

It remains to be seen if this traditionally viewed stereotype can be broken. One thing is sure, Cal plays Tennessee on Sept 1 to open the season for both schools. With early indications pointing to a Cal victory, this perception of SEC dominance may soon come to an end.
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Did Tennessee steal the "Cal DB Tackle" sign? You know the 2 curl routes by Meachem that the DB couldn't get him down and he sped off to huge gains and TD's.

Maybe we stole the "Tackle the RB" signal where Hardesty got molested by every hand on the Cal defense but you know never got taken down.

Maybe Tennessee's offensive line (which got proven below par in SEC play) planting Cal's D lines asses 5 yards back on every running play is there a sign for that?

Respectful? it was respectful because Fulmer took his foot off the gas and you scored a TD in the very end of the game.

If you (THE MESSENGER) really believe the crap in that article you sir are stupid.

EDIT: Also Many in college football? Lets see a quote. Anyone can say some crap like that. Many believe that smoking is actually better for your health. Now if you heard some crap like that wouldn't you want a doctor's quote in that article backing up the claim. Where exactly did that article come from a Pac-10 Blog or message board. You Pac-10 fans are crazy. You have one team that is worth a crap and I will give them all the credit in the world. The rest are slighly above average and below. You all ride USC's coattails and it's ridiclious.

Dear Cal fans. Win something other than a Co-Championship and we'll talk.
 
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#658
VolinArizona said:
Which is a terribly low number for a sample size - 1 game. And yes, the Cal-UT game from 2006 is also a terribly low number for a sample size.
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Well not only that, but the end of season rankings. Which if I recall, we were over ten spots above you, no? I may be wrong, feel free to correct me if so...
 
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#659
CalBears said:
He was probably basing this on the national standings from last yr. Sadly, as Cal destroyed A&M, and you lost to a lowly Penn St. team, the author probably based a majority of his argument on that.
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"Lowly"? Is Texas A&M supposed to be a powerhouse?
 
#661
#661
Recent developments though (aside from Florida stealing the National Championship from Boise State) point to a different reality.
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While Cal did go into Tennessee and lose, they kept it respectable, 35-18.
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Seriously? This is your ammo? I fart better articles than that in the shower. It's clearly a feel-good piece for the west coast "fans" that have little fball knowledge but a huge inferiority complex. Please provide a link so I can see what rag that come from.
 
#662
#662
CalBears said:
No, not really. But prior to our destroying them they were farley respected.
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No, the only reason why they were there is because they won a rivalry game against Texas, who in turn proved to be merely mediocre by almost throwing away the Iowa game.
 
#664
#664
Week 17 AP Top 25
1. Florida (64) 13-1 1,624
2. Ohio State 12-1 1,492
3. LSU 11-2 1,452
4. USC 11-2 1,389
5. Boise State (1) 13-0 1,383
6. Louisville 12-1 1,338
7. Wisconsin 12-1 1,288
8. Michigan 11-2 1,145
9. Auburn 11-2 1,112
10. West Virginia 11-2 1,035
11. Oklahoma 11-3 933
12. Rutgers 11-2 884
13. Texas 10-3 772
14. California 10-3 697
15. Arkansas 10-4 677
16. Brigham Young 11-2 673
17. Notre Dame 10-3 553
18. Wake Forest 11-3 551
19. Virginia Tech 10-3 407
20. Boston College 10-3 353
21. Oregon State 10-4 291
22. TCU 11-2 279
23. Georgia 9-4 204
24. Penn State 9-4 183
25. Tennessee 9-4 181
 
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#665
CalBears said:
Well not only that, but the end of season rankings. Which if I recall, we were over ten spots above you, no? I may be wrong, feel free to correct me if so...
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Yes you were. Great job to finish out the season. You deserved it. And yes we do have bragging rights on kicking your butt until opening game. Live with it.

SEC finished with six teams in top 25 poll of which Gators #1. Pac10 had three. SEC matched your three number in the rankings in the top ten.
 
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CalBears said:
Week 17 AP Top 25
1. Florida (64) 13-1 1,624
2. Ohio State 12-1 1,492
3. LSU 11-2 1,452
4. USC 11-2 1,389
5. Boise State (1) 13-0 1,383
6. Louisville 12-1 1,338
7. Wisconsin 12-1 1,288
8. Michigan 11-2 1,145
9. Auburn 11-2 1,112
10. West Virginia 11-2 1,035
11. Oklahoma 11-3 933
12. Rutgers 11-2 884
13. Texas 10-3 772
14. California 10-3 697
15. Arkansas 10-4 677
16. Brigham Young 11-2 673
17. Notre Dame 10-3 553
18. Wake Forest 11-3 551
19. Virginia Tech 10-3 407
20. Boston College 10-3 353
21. Oregon State 10-4 291
22. TCU 11-2 279
23. Georgia 9-4 204
24. Penn State 9-4 183
25. Tennessee 9-4 181
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Tennessee 35
California 18
 
#668
#668
CalBears said:
Well not only that, but the end of season rankings. Which if I recall, we were over ten spots above you, no? I may be wrong, feel free to correct me if so...
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Did your best player go down for 2 weeks? Watch this:

Florida > USC
LSU > Tennessee
Arkansas > Texas A&M
Cal > Oregon State
Georgia > UCLA
Penn State > Oregon
S. Carolina > Arizona State
Kentucky > Washington State
Alabama > Arizona
Vanderbilt < Minnesota
Marshall < Washington
Air Force > Stanford
Memphis > Portland State
 
#669
#669
UGA finished better than us after we beat them by 18 in Athens. Arkansas finished worse than you even though they were in the SEC championship game. Notre Dame finished worse than you and were in a BCS bowl. Wake finished worse than you and they lost in a BCS bowl.
These rankings are obviously flawed.
 
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