tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post1632276561390370916..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: BC-Florida State previewATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-74336252104845072302010-10-16T10:40:18.223-04:002010-10-16T10:40:18.223-04:00If this game had come right after Oklahoma or righ...If this game had come right after Oklahoma or right before Miami, I might be concerned about BC pulling off the upset, but not today. This is going to be the first sellout of the season for FSU, the Doak is going to be rocking and the fans are still geeked after dismantling Miami.<br /><br />Also, see the BYU-FSU and Wake-FSU games for an example of how freshman QBs have done this season on the road against FSU...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694473531904488072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-44403475161417254722010-10-15T10:42:31.983-04:002010-10-15T10:42:31.983-04:00To be a fan is to be an optimist. If: 1) we can su...To be a fan is to be an optimist. If: 1) we can survive the first 10 minutes of each half and 2) the O line comes out mean and nasty--which it hasn't all season but is due, than they can create room for Montel, take the pressue off Retig--who only needs to be good, not great, and put us in a position to win. Call me crazy...Eddierockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14629531306290371271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30231402198244622312010-10-15T09:32:52.886-04:002010-10-15T09:32:52.886-04:00I gotta agree with CT's last post. I admit it&...I gotta agree with CT's last post. I admit it's easy for some of us to be pessimistic at this point, but it's more than that. <br /><br />It's not like we've lost some close games where we've had some bad breaks. Our coaching staff is clearly displaying the fact that it has been significantly outclassed in the past few games. Even when you have a hyper-talented team, this will take its toll. But when you have a semi-talented team like ours, it's a death sentence.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong. I want this team to win tomorrow. But let's assume we do. Let's also assume that FSU has more talent overall than we do. How do you explain the win in light of the last 3 losses? It would end up being some kind of reverse-WTF game. We lose to Va Tech, ND and NCST, but beat FSU? I mean, Spaz, that's great and all. Way to pull out of the tailspin. But for Chrissakes, couldn't you have done it a little sooner against easier opponents?<br /><br />Unfortunately, that's the best case scenario for tomorrow. We win, and then we have to spend the next week wondering why the hell we didn't win any of the previous three games.<br /><br />Of course if we lose, well, I will enjoy the ensuing but pointless "Fire Spaz and/or Gene" commentary. Bill may need to shift the focus of the blog to bball or hockey for the rest of the season.BCDiscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384636765050677518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-51584149141183698232010-10-15T08:43:48.786-04:002010-10-15T08:43:48.786-04:00I really think FSU should show their respects for ...I really think FSU should show their respects for the Seminole tribe by wearing black uniforms tomorrow.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852682232912278307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-22172336275260936642010-10-15T08:31:55.001-04:002010-10-15T08:31:55.001-04:00THIS DATE IN BC HISTORY:
Oct. 15, 2005
Trailing 30...THIS DATE IN BC HISTORY:<br />Oct. 15, 2005<br />Trailing 30-21 with 3:29 left, backup QB Matt Ryan drives BC down the field in less than a minute to hit Tony Gonzalez with a 38-yard TD. Moments later, Ryan leads BC downfield again, this time hitting Kevin Challenger with a 26-yard strike to give the Eagles a thrilling 35-30 win.BCDoubleEaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860756154632438516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-45568875396906229412010-10-15T06:55:48.894-04:002010-10-15T06:55:48.894-04:00I'm forever telling my 7 year old son that &qu...I'm forever telling my 7 year old son that "I don't know who's going to win" and "you have to watch the game, anything can happen", and "the game is never pre-determined". <br /><br />I can't say that this week or with this team until they show me otherwise. <br /><br />Our best bet is that FSU plays down to the level of BC, which is quite possible. It happens all the time. If so, the just maybe we have a shot at losing close. <br /><br />If you can't score, you can't win. I think we have 2 TD's in the last 3 games. That's not going to get it done. <br /><br />Go BC!jampinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16173574169847462678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-49205828550840892402010-10-14T22:42:06.081-04:002010-10-14T22:42:06.081-04:00It has nothing to do with optimism vs. pessimism. ...It has nothing to do with optimism vs. pessimism. This team has shown nothing to be encouraged about and the only reason everyone is clinging to the hope that Rettig is the savior is because Shinskie and Marsco have been that bad. We haven't seen very much from Rettig at all. Yet it seems like we're all so desperate for a bit of success that we're reaching w/o the benefit of much evidence.<br /><br />If he stinks, that's what freshman do and no one would call him out on that. <br /><br />I appreciate the optimism. Hell, I thought last yr's bball team would be pretty good. But there's been little to convince me that this OLine, this QB, whoever it is, this WR corps, is anything but poor. <br /><br />Hope we beat 'em 45-0.CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783098791522341665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-59166230744075798302010-10-14T22:26:48.045-04:002010-10-14T22:26:48.045-04:00If we can just survive the 1st quarter, I think it...If we can just survive the 1st quarter, I think it will give us the confidence to make it a competitive, nail-biting game (that all BC fans know and love/hate). The last 2 losses we just got into a hole so early, it sucked all the wind out of us. Let's hope Chase doesn't turn the ball over and keeps his nerves down. GO BC!!Galvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09181346989399723636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-53413987091304619462010-10-14T21:39:47.620-04:002010-10-14T21:39:47.620-04:00My optimistic scenario is a 31-21 loss. Rettig lo...My optimistic scenario is a 31-21 loss. Rettig looks good but we lack the playmakers and coaching to keep up with them.<br /><br />My pessimistic scenario is a 56-13 drubbing. Spaz punts at least once in the 4th quarter when in their territory, damning this season in the eyes of the Football Gods.EL MIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042895353703675136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-68817926792048339442010-10-14T21:04:14.213-04:002010-10-14T21:04:14.213-04:00Honestly if this gets to a 3-4 TD spread, I'll...Honestly if this gets to a 3-4 TD spread, I'll be turning it off. <br /><br />I haven't missed a snap all year but I've never seen a team drop off like this considering the talent lost. <br /><br />And I will send GDF an email on Monday just as I have the past 2.Claver2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/15415082560035841418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-35970310299763947582010-10-14T20:46:44.538-04:002010-10-14T20:46:44.538-04:00I predicted losses to Va Tech and Notre Dame becau...I predicted losses to Va Tech and Notre Dame because we played both teams with their backs against the wall. I fear a blowout but BC is a proud team used to winning and now they are the ones with their backs against the wall. Perhaps they will fight like cornered dogs and get the upset.eaglebostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536194020385661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-90407634152861663902010-10-14T20:27:17.717-04:002010-10-14T20:27:17.717-04:00I'm inspired by Bill's confidence. Our def...I'm inspired by Bill's confidence. Our defense plays great and Rettig does enough to get Harris some running room. Freese is on the mark all day. Slow and steady overcomes a couple of FSU flashes<br />BC 16 FSU 14blisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738621049003351937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-64037694267153950782010-10-14T18:24:33.337-04:002010-10-14T18:24:33.337-04:00FSU 37, BC 8.FSU 37, BC 8.Doornekamp!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09171088372226848596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-26473092055966740722010-10-14T18:12:36.671-04:002010-10-14T18:12:36.671-04:00"Final Score: BC 28, Florida State 23"
..."Final Score: BC 28, Florida State 23"<br /><br />Stop it, William. It's hard to take you seriously when you say things like this. Unfortunately, this is likely to be an ass pounding of epic proportions, and I can't believe that Vegas is even offering bets on this one. Take the over for BIG money. FSU 63, BC 10. I love my Eagles, but they are FUBAR this year. Is there a mercy rule in college football? We may need it.Eagle 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00168301187161909519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-959664274805435292010-10-14T17:19:50.804-04:002010-10-14T17:19:50.804-04:00Bravesbill,
Optimists live longerBravesbill,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.alive.com/1583a4a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=91" rel="nofollow">Optimists live longer</a>A33Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274097175840705673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-43186991505066300052010-10-14T16:57:07.923-04:002010-10-14T16:57:07.923-04:00The one stat I hate is BC in their last nine (I th...The one stat I hate is BC in their last nine (I think it's nine now?) games, the Eagles are 0-9-0 against the spread.<br /><br />Line is FSU -21.5.<br /><br />Could get ugly, but like Bill--I'm holding out hope.BCMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259278849389650910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-82737267514067801032010-10-14T16:30:58.728-04:002010-10-14T16:30:58.728-04:00If you're an optimist, you will be disappointe...If you're an optimist, you will be disappointed and angry when BC loses. If you're a pessimist, you will be indifferent because you predicted it would happen. If BC wins, the optimist will be happy while the pessimist will be elated at the surprise. Pessimist = all the benefits with no downside.Bravesbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132085833230451082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-54574820618633514672010-10-14T15:46:29.580-04:002010-10-14T15:46:29.580-04:00Good sign ATL -- the blowhard Herbstreit luvs FSU:...Good sign ATL -- the blowhard Herbstreit luvs FSU:<br /><br />"Florida State is maybe the best team I have seen this year. That includes Alabama and Ohio State and everybody else. Just that night, the way they played [Miami]. That was just a breath of fresh air and I can't wait to watch them play. I don't even care who Florida State plays, I just want to watch them play again. ... And the way they're recruiting and with Florida being down, Florida State right now has the chance to be the team again in the state of Florida."<br /><br />I am with you ATL -- Let's hold on for a WTF win. If you are hoping for your own team to be blown out, what's the point of being fan (you gotta have some <i>hope</i>), other than the perverse joy of later crowing an "I told you so" and the possibility of further confirmation of you self-styled status as a rigorous "realist" (read ecstatic pessimist)mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30910461282742672492010-10-14T15:43:17.204-04:002010-10-14T15:43:17.204-04:00Love the optimism...too many downers latelyLove the optimism...too many downers latelyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645108957636253696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-58634213540401022502010-10-14T15:21:09.576-04:002010-10-14T15:21:09.576-04:00With Rettig in I'll go FSU 24 BC 14With Rettig in I'll go FSU 24 BC 14Emilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03744354411338666595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-71079179874502755992010-10-14T15:08:31.589-04:002010-10-14T15:08:31.589-04:00I am optimistic but I am also a realist. As much a...I am optimistic but I am also a realist. As much as I would love to pick BC, my brain tells me that it could get ugly.<br /><br />FSU 31 BC 10JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309852827974180782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-22541896948380435422010-10-14T15:01:11.394-04:002010-10-14T15:01:11.394-04:00Pretty much sums up my thoughts, CT...
But I love...Pretty much sums up my thoughts, CT...<br /><br />But I love the optimism!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323065356899061243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-23136486585547107802010-10-14T14:52:29.824-04:002010-10-14T14:52:29.824-04:00WowWowCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783098791522341665noreply@blogger.com