Revised- College Football Kicks Off!

[scottycards]

So my beloved Buffs may not have their best team ever this year, but Ralphie is still tops in the country. :flipoff2: And yes, THEY WILL BEAT CSU!!!

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/6149922

College Football's Top 25 Mascots , as rated by college football news.

1. Colorado - Ralphie

Some mascots are cute, some mascots are funny, and some symbols get the crowd roaring. Colorado's Ralphie the Buffalo is the most intimidating and the one that inspires the most awe from fans and foes alike. Just before the start of the game and before the second half, a 1,100 to 1,300-pound buffalo leads the team onto the field in a semi-controlled 20-to-25 mile per hour sprint. The animal has handlers who hang on for dear life and try to keep it somewhat contained, and while it could probably tear off and do whatever it wanted if it was inclined to do so, there's never been a problem. Five sophomores take it on a run just before going onto the field just to make sure it's a little bit cashed.

[OrangeCrush]

Wareagle #4 and the team doesnt blow :)


Auburn's nickname is the Tigers, but the battle cry is "War Eagle" as a majestic eagle soars onto the field before each home game. To make things even more confusing, the actual eagle that's used is War Eagle VI, but its name is Tiger. Lost yet? How about this? Auburn's mascot, technically, is Aubie, a costumed tiger. To take it one step further, the eagle doesn't even belong to Auburn, since federal law doesn't allow anyone to own a bird of prey. Technically, Auburn's main symbol belongs to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, although the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity takes care of it. The legend, true or not, is that a confederate soldier, lying wounded on the battlefield, could see only two living things, himself and a baby eagle. He took the eagle with him when he went back to school at Auburn, where he became part of the faculty. In the school's first meeting with Georgia in 1892, after Auburn scored its first touchdown, the eagle broke free, flew around the field, and later died having done its part giving everything it had in the 10-0 win.

[scottycards]

Wareagle #4 and the team doesnt blow :)


Auburn's nickname is the Tigers, but the battle cry is "War Eagle" as a majestic eagle soars onto the field before each home game. To make things even more confusing, the actual eagle that's used is War Eagle VI, but its name is Tiger. Lost yet? How about this? Auburn's mascot, technically, is Aubie, a costumed tiger. To take it one step further, the eagle doesn't even belong to Auburn, since federal law doesn't allow anyone to own a bird of prey. Technically, Auburn's main symbol belongs to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, although the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity takes care of it. The legend, true or not, is that a confederate soldier, lying wounded on the battlefield, could see only two living things, himself and a baby eagle. He took the eagle with him when he went back to school at Auburn, where he became part of the faculty. In the school's first meeting with Georgia in 1892, after Auburn scored its first touchdown, the eagle broke free, flew around the field, and later died having done its part giving everything it had in the 10-0 win.

Well, since it is in Alabama, I'd expect some confusion. But the SEC is where the real football is played, regardless of what anyone says.

My Mom, Dad, and both my Uncles all went to Rockytop U! I have a little Vols pride in me- they're #2 only behind my Buffs. Nothing like 106,000 screaming fans singing Rockytop on a Saturday in Knoxville. It'll give you chills.

[Scooter]

Wishing for a better season that last...


GO BUFFS!!!!!

[scottycards]

I see a few here are ready for the season- post up your team and some smack talk! This photo brings a smile to my face for a couple of reasons.
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u47/scottycards/BuffCheerleaders.jpg

[OrangeCrush]

Yes I went to all the Auburn|Vols games and it was a site to behold when they start singing. Then the Wareagle defense usually got them to stop

UGA's mascot was #2 gotta love this picture
http://www.bulldogbrewery.com/images/UGA%20bites%20AU%20player.jpg

[Steve]

The poll is obviously whacko when the LSU tiger is ranked behind the Stanford tree. :confused: I'm not a fan of either, but a tree? WTF?

As for football, I care more about how the team plays than a stupid mascot. That said, the Cornhuskers will whip CU's ass again this year. :flipoff2:

[Oscar]

Hell the gymnastics team will woop CU football teams ass

[Jefe]

Herbie Husker didnt even make the list!! Probably some CU goof that wrote the story anyways.

[OrangeCrush]

Steve this pic is for you was a pretty good game I thought

http://www.surfnebraska.net/gallery/cart/full.php?file=http://www.surfnebraska.net/gallery/albums/vsAuburn/010107_cotton06.sized.jpg

[Jefe]

CU is breaking out the big guns!!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/patrol3/Jeff/kelly_hnida_0.jpg

[Jefe]

http://www.huskerpedia.com/mall/images/Tshirt2a.jpg

[Waifer2112]

CU is breaking out the big guns!!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/patrol3/Jeff/kelly_hnida_0.jpg

Meh. Her "guns" don't look that big to me. :flipoff2:

[ColoradoXJ]

I see a few here are ready for the season- post up your team and some smack talk! This photo brings a smile to my face for a couple of reasons.
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u47/scottycards/BuffCheerleaders.jpg

x2 :drool:


As for football, I care more about how the team plays than a stupid mascot. That said, the Cornhuskers will try and hump CU's ass again this year. :flipoff2:

:eek: guess thats what you do if you're from the land of nothin special...

http://www.huskerpedia.com/mall/images/Tshirt2a.jpg


you should be tarred and feathered :rant:


FAWK EM UP, FAWK EM UP, GO CU!!!!

[ColoradoSkier]

This will make you fell all warm and special about Colorado college football...

http://www.denverpost.com/popular/ci_6754076

[Steve]

Steve this pic is for you was a pretty good game I thought


It was a good game. :shrug:

:eek: guess thats what you do if you're from the land of nothin special...

I'm "from" CO, born and raised here. I just hate CU. :flipoff2:

[ColoradoXJ]

thanks for takin the shine outta my caddy there chester :flipoff2:

[ColoradoXJ]

I'm "from" CO, born and raised here. I just hate CU. :flipoff2:

so you go for NEBRASKA!!!???!!!??? horrible.

[Cyclemut]

Bevo is #3?! WTF? Bevo would whip the crap out of Ralphie any day of the week, not just on Saturday!

Longhorns PWNS U!!!1!!

[OrangeCrush]

[QUOTE=Steve;865933]It was a good game. :shrug:
QUOTE]

we have a terrible schedule this year On the road against Florida, Arkansas, and LSU in a 4 week period.

[scottycards]

If you are a fan of the Colorado Golden Buffaloes, this will absolutely give you chills.

I'll never forget the trip we made my senior year to Norman, OK, where we sat in the corner of the endzone, and just as Darian Hagan was getting tackled, he pitched OVER the OU linebacker, right into the hands of JJ Flanagan for the score. Final: CU 20 OU 10

http://buffvision.com/keep%20the%20faith.wmv

Or Michigan- 5 seconds to go, Stewart fades back, sheds the rush, steps up, 65 yards in the air to Westbrook for the touchdown and the win! Buffs win, Buffs win!

[Jefe]

OOh or how about when the Buff's were playing Neb 2 years ago and they were down by 30, and the student section started throwing bottles and trash on the field.... that was awesome.......

[scottycards]

OOh or how about when the Buff's were playing Neb 2 years ago and they were down by 30, and the student section started throwing bottles and trash on the field.... that was awesome.......

I love the Colorado Buffs envy! Keep it coming! Every time someone points out something negative about the Buffs, instead of something positive about their team, it makes me feel lucky to be an alumni! :flipoff2:

[OrangeCrush]

One year UGA played us at our stadium and wouldnt leave the stadium after the game was over so our grounds crew opened up the fire hoses on them, fun times were had by all.

[scottycards]

I think CU fans are the drunkest in the NCAA.

And their girls are definitely top 10, which makes for an excellent combination on any given Saturday. Some of the hottest, drunkest college chicks you'll ever see............

[Jefe]

I love the Colorado Buffs envy! Keep it coming! Every time someone points out something negative about the Buffs, instead of something positive about their team, it makes me feel lucky to be an alumni! :flipoff2:

Ok here's a pos note:

94% Nebraska's Student Athletes graduated with a 3.8 or higher last year....



Better:flipoff2:

[scottycards]

Much better. Now they just need to return to the greatness that was Dr. Tom.

I've got a good friend who played under Dr. Tom. He has very interesting commentary. He once told me- "make no mistake, we were at NU to play football, period, nothing else." It was pretty cool the way he said it, with total respect for Dr. Tom's way of doing things.

God, they were a machine back in the day. Rumor has it they might be pretty decent this year.

[Steve]

I love the Colorado Buffs envy! Keep it coming!

BWAAAAHAHAHAHA :lmao:

That's one of the funniest things I've read here in a long time, thanks for the laugh. :flipoff2:

Go back and read the story that Coloradoskier linked. Ain't nothing to envy with Buffs football. :boxing:

:beer:

[scottycards]

Scotty, you're right, Buffs football is the best ever. I'm super envious!
:beer:

God, I crack myself up.....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Anyways-
Nevada? So you guys get a gimme to open the season- they're even worse than CSU, but for Wild Bill Callahan to schedule USC the third game of the year? Wow! I just hope it doesn't get too bloody in Lincoln that day.

All in good fun!

[Steve]

God, I crack myself up.....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

That's a lot like talking to yourself and answering your own questions. :P


All in good fun!

:D

[scottycards]

That's a lot like talking to yourself and answering your own questions.

I know, that way I'm never wrong. It builds self-esteem.

Prediction time:

Best game of the weekend: Cal vs. Tennessee. Vols 31, Cal 28.

Upset of the weekend: Ga. Tech defeats Notre Dame 17-14.

[cajun tj]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/DOVZVZAIQHASSXQ_20070518153006.jpg

[coloboardin]

GO RAMS!

My sign this weekend is simply going to say:

"2-10"

[cajun tj]

I know, that way I'm never wrong. It builds self-esteem.

Prediction time:

Best game of the weekend: Cal vs. Tennessee. Vols 31, Cal 28.

Upset of the weekend: Ga. Tech defeats Notre Dame 17-14.

That's Mike the Tiger above ya. I'll make another prediction for ya.
LSU is gonna kick the sh*^ outta Mississippi State tonight!!! Geaux Tigers!!!

[cajun tj]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/530774.jpg


Nothin better than LSU kickin' arse in their opening football game on your bday! It just doesn't get any better!:flipoff2: :beer:

[cajun tj]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/GLDILJPBPYDCXYY_20061011153107.jpg

Oh...wait a minute...IT DOES!!!:beer: :hail:

[cajun tj]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/2843531540038657852qcAhGd_ph.jpg


Beautimous Maximus!!!:D

[cajun tj]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/2520432990038657852dVNvjO_ph.jpg

55 minutes till the season opener...

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/213822985RUyIMi_th.jpg

Bring it on!!!:eek:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/2731072310038657852MpRlXH_ph.jpg

Awh...looks like a little pre-game fun! Isn't that special?!!:beer: :beer: :beer:

[Steve]

Upset of the weekend: Ga. Tech defeats Notre Dame 17-14.

I hope you're right. :thumbsup:

cajun tj, I've been to a couple of LSU home games. That's a rockin' stadium for sure.

[cajun tj]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z164/coonasstj/2174605790038657852PDxDLA_ph.jpg


Here's a little something for OrangeCrush!:flipoff2: :beer: Auburn is my wife's favorite team. She's from Alabama. Their actually my 2nd favorite team, until they play each other, then their the enemy!

[cajun tj]

I hope you're right. :thumbsup:

cajun tj, I've been to a couple of LSU home games. That's a rockin' stadium for sure.

I'm with ya, bro!:D :beer:

[cajun tj]

Well...it's half-time and I'm not too happy with our offense. Basically...THEY SUCK!!!!!!! Our D is still GREAT, but we now have a "run happy" QB. We've intercepted MState 4 times and counting, but we're not doing much of a job capitalizing! Our D can hang with any team, but our offense can't score enough to make us competitive with most of the top 20 teams! Not a good scenario!!! I hope things improve before the Vtech game next week! If not, we're SCREWED!!! Anyway...the score is 17-0 LSU at the half and I'm hoping for atleast 20 to 30 more points on our side before the end. Wish us luck!:beer:

[Keyton]

LSU's MVP should be MSU QB Michael Henig

[cajun tj]

LSU's MVP should be MSU QB Michael Henig

Most definitely! We intercepted him two more times in the 2nd half. Final score: LSU 45 MSU 0

[Steve]

Most definitely! We intercepted him two more times in the 2nd half. Final score: LSU 45 MSU 0

Minor point, but you had nothing to do with it. :flipoff2:

[cajun tj]

You're right!:flipoff2: But I was with them in spirit! Gotta love dem Tigers!:D

[Oscar]

You're right!:flipoff2: But I was with them in spirit! Gotta love dem Tigers!:D
Why??? Go Falcons

[Jefe]

HA HA HA AHA HA HA AH AHA HA AHA AH!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Michigan who? 34-32!!"

[scottycards]

THEY WILL BEAT CSU!!!


As usual, close game. 4 of the last 5 to CU. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D :D :beer: :beer:

Domers got smoked, Vols didn't have what it took- Cal looks tough. That return man is amazing.

[TwoDogs]

Appalachian State!!!! 53 players, 23 teeth and that's just their cheerleaders!!! But... they're still my NEW favorite team!!

App State 34

Michigan 32


BTW: GO RUTGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scottycards]

Bet of the week:
CU opened as a 16 1/2 'dog to ASU. Line is now 14.
A buddy of mine is going to Vegas today, and he's got cash from me on the Buffs and the points.

No way will ASU win by 14.

[rch]

How 'bout them Tigers!

[jnschwie]

My favorite pic so far:

http://graphics.jsonline.com/graphics/badger/img/sep07/uw08b.jpg

[rch]

AP Top 25
1. USC (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=30) (40) 1-0 1,594
2. LSU (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=99) (25) 2-0 1,582
3. Oklahoma (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=201) 2-0 1,418
4. West Virginia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=277) 2-0 1,408
5. Florida (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=57) 2-0 1,370
6. Texas (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=251) 2-0 1,290
7. Wisconsin (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=275) 2-0 1,171
8. California (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=25) 2-0 1,126
9. Louisville (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=97) 2-0 1,097
10. Ohio State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=194) 2-0 962
11. UCLA (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=26) 2-0 910
12. Penn State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=213) 2-0 896
13. Rutgers (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=164) 2-0 820
14. Nebraska (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=158) 2-0 693
15. Georgia Tech (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=59) 2-0 590
16. Arkansas (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=8) 1-0 537
17. South Carolina (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2579) 2-0 477
18. Virginia Tech (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=259) 1-1 382
19. Oregon (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2483) 2-0 367
20. Clemson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=228) 2-0 349
21. Boston College (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=103) 2-0 323
22. Tennessee (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2633) 1-1 284
23. Georgia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=61) 1-1 261
24. Hawaii (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=62) 2-0 247
25. Texas A&M (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=245) 2-0 243
Others Receiving Votes
South Florida 220, Missouri 144, Alabama 116, Washington 95, TCU 66, Arizona State 28, Auburn 23, Appalachian State 19, Cincinnati 12, Florida State 2, Iowa 1, Kansas 1, Purdue 1. Dropped From Rankings
Auburn 17, TCU 19, Boise State 22.

[rch]

AP Top 25
1. USC (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=30) (46) 2-0 1,605
2. LSU (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=99) (19) 3-0 1,577
3. Florida (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=57) 3-0 1,437
4. Oklahoma (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=201) 3-0 1,434
5. West Virginia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=277) 3-0 1,388
6. California (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=25) 3-0 1,232
7. Texas (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=251) 3-0 1,169
8. Ohio State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=194) 3-0 1,142
9. Wisconsin (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=275) 3-0 1,111
10. Penn State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=213) 3-0 1,041
11. Rutgers (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=164) 3-0 956
12. South Carolina (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2579) 3-0 814
13. Oregon (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2483) 3-0 810
14. Boston College (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=103) 3-0 792
15. Clemson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=228) 3-0 615
16. Alabama (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=333) 3-0 516
17. Virginia Tech (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=259) 2-1 458
18. Louisville (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=97) 2-1 367
19. Hawaii (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=62) 3-0 343
20. Texas A&M (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=245) 3-0 342
21. Kentucky (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=96) 3-0 338
22. Georgia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=61) 2-1 333
23. South Florida (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=58) 2-0 285
24. Nebraska (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=158) 2-1 277
25. Missouri (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=142) 3-0 228
Others Receiving Votes
Arkansas 179, Georgia Tech 128, Arizona State 69, Cincinnati 53, UCLA 41, Texas Tech 16, Air Force 8, Purdue 6, Appalachian State 5, Florida State 5, Washington 2, Tulsa 1, Kansas 1, Michigan State 1. Dropped From Rankings
UCLA 11, Georgia Tech 15, Arkansas 16, Tennessee 22.

[scottycards]

As for football, I care more about how the team plays than a stupid mascot. That said, the Cornhuskers will whip CU's ass again this year. :flipoff2:

:lolly: That is all.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u47/scottycards/BuffsWin.jpg

[Cyclemut]

Ouch. :D

[Budman]

Go MIZZOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://mutigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/miss-m-footbl-sched.html)

[Steve]

:lolly: That is all.

:shrug:

I didn't even watch it. I spent a large part of the day in the garage.

[Jefe]

I dont think you will find any of us Huskers that really cared about the loss this year. For us it was the nail in the coffin for Callahan (hopefully). I will have to admit that CU will be getting better over the next couple of years with Hawkins as Coach and Hawkins as QB. Cant wait till both teams are fully legit again and National Champ contenders, it will make it that much better when Neb wins!!