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From what perspective? Because I think he's a very solid college QB, but will be one of those guys getting little play from NFL teams. And I think he probably knows it, after all he's stayed at school long enough to be a graduate student. He might get drafted low, or invited to a camp as a non-drafted, but I don't know how much success to expect in the pros. I wonder if he'd think about playing in the CFL.
His situation reminds me a little bit of Graham Harrell a few years back. QB for Texas Tech and put up gaudy numbers in college (actually held the record for passing TD's when he finished). One of his favourite targets was highly drafted wideout Michael Crabtree. But Harrell was never drafted, tried out for the Riders but got cut, and at most recent notice was in the low levels of the Packers organization. His college passing record eventually was passed by Dan LeFevour at Central Mich, and he too, after a career of massive numbers, was still a low level prospect (drafted 6th round). It just speaks to how different college vs pro success is. Anyways, I wouldn't be too surprised to see Kellen Moore follow that mold.
EDIT: looked it up, and apparently Kellen is seen as little more than a 7th round pick. Kind of sad really.
Yeah not many people have him rated high at all. But I mean watching the kid play, I think he definitely has the potential to develop into something. He's insanely smart. I've seen him throw the deep ball, so I don't think arm strength is really an issue.
I'm not 100 percent sure, but I don't think Boise runs a spread offence, don't they run a version of the West-Coast?
I think he could be similar to Chad Pennington.
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Hey Gretzky's Mullet, what's your opinion of Kellen Moore?
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Wow. Georgia could easily be up 14-0 right now.
Funny how, if LSU loses, neither of the teams in the National Championship game will have won their conference.
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What a pun machine.
Having said that, he is good. Who's your pick for the Heisman this year? Andrew Luck seems to be a popular favourite, and Trent Richardson gets a lot of buzz as well. Despite the gaudy numbers, I don't think either of the non-BCS candidates on the ballot, Keenum and Moore, really has a shot since they play such weak opposition and their numbers get inflated. Similarly, Matt Barkley's had a strong season but USC's bowl ineligibility, and the chronic incompetence of the rest of the Pac-12 South, have allowed him to fly under the radar and will probably finish him. Robert Griffin is an electrifying talent, but Baylor is going to hurt him too, even insomuch that their competition was strong and their losses against legitimately strong teams, and I think "the Third" will finish, appropriately, third in voting. I personally think Luck should win it, but a pick of either him or Richardson is perfectly justified.
Luck and Moore were my initial choices, but then had Griffin winning it until he got injured last week and didn't play.
I think Luck takes it home though, the guy does show much its unbelievable. He actually calls a lot of their plays too, which is just crazy.
Matt Barkley has had a great season, he's second on my list, but as you mentioned the whole bowl ineligibility thing (which he had nothing to do with, in fact him staying at the school tells you what kinda kid he is) and the fact that "he has good wide receivers" will hurt him. It's a stupid argument, but you gotta think in the context of the idiot voters.
It's funny too because people always mention Barkley's receiver, what about Alabama's offensive-line?
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Yeah, Houston to me looks like the second coming of the Hawaii Warriors from a few years back, when Colt Brennan was their QB. Everyone wanted to see them in the title game, and complained when their undefeated record only got them the Sugar Bowl. Then Georgia went in and crushed them. Houston is similarly a high-flying offensive team in a weak conference, and I just don't see them having much of a prayer against a team like Michigan.
Re: Wisconsin, I definitely respect that team's ability, and that they were a bit unlucky to be as low as they are, because they are a fantastic team. I just think the same could be said for Oregon: losing in a very competitive opening game against the eventual best team in the land (a couple of sloppy plays by replacement players made a huge difference), and coming within a missed 37 yarder or completing a massive comeback against the very strong, and tragically bowl-ineligible, USC, but otherwise making hay all season long, including that very impressive 23 point victory over otherwise unbeaten Stanford. I usually really look forward to the Rose Bowl, and this year will be no different, even if the Spartans made it in over the Badgers.
Montee Ball is a baller. That needs to be said.
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Defensive football is good, but it's nice to see some offence too. A football game without any touchdowns is always a bit of a downer in my view. I also usually like more cerebral football. The SEC tends to trump up how "athletic" their players are, which is fine, but in my experience it usually means they play a brand of football that accentuates athleticism, whereas I prefer a bit more creativity, like you might get in the Pac-12. That's a bit of a stereotype, and I realize not everyone feels that way, but it's something that sometimes tires me about the SEC. I'm also kind of sick about their pompousness too. Obviously it's somewhat deserved, as that conference has provided the National Champion every year since 2005, when Texas won out of the Big-12. But seriously, can't you just let your play do the talking? Two years ago, I was really pulling for something different, but Colt McCoy got hurt early in the game and the Longhorns really didn't have much of a chance against Alabama after that. Last year's game was a pretty exciting one too, Cam Newton for Auburn and the fast paced Oregon offence on the other side. Wanted the Ducks to win, but was entertained all the same.
You mean Auburn from the SEC
It's funny because Chip Kelly said he could see the score be like 60-58 or something? It turned turned out to be a pretty good defensive battle.
I just hate those games where it's two teams just going back and forth. Defense is apart of the game!
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I guess I'm in the minority of enjoying defensive football, however I don't think wed have a repeat of the 9-6 game.
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I don't want to see LSU/Alabama again. Enough with the goddam SEC already!
Why? The SEC has shown time and time again to be the class of college football.
Oklahoma, Oklahoma St, Oregon, and Boise St all had their chance to take that number 2 spot and blew it.
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Translink not having enough money has little to do with the subsidy they give to students at universities.
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So we're attacking students at a University because they receive a subsidized cost for a transit pass?
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Thank god, I love snow and all, but the road conditions make me hate it so much.
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Oh fun. Any more info on this?
If this is true, I feel sorry for the 5pm commuters.
Apparently they found a pipe bomb, don't quote me
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Security Breach at Lonsdale Quay
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Unless you went up close and saw that their police uniform said "VPD," it was transit police.
Transit police carry fire arms, maze, and the tasers. Again, they are just like any police officer.
But their jurisdiction spans over transit, correct? I'm not 100% sure on that matter, in fact am quite curious
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This sucks. Too much snow for my liking.
NCAA football
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Defense wins championships.
Courtney Upshaw is gonna be an amazing NFL player. I hope the Jets can pick him up.