detlef Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I also think its odd that me being a Michigan homer is the one defending Appalachian State... I don't understand why you think this is odd. By claiming this is the greatest upset in the history of sports, you are implying that this year's UM is perhaps a more elite team than others here think. That would seem pretty consistent with being a homer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I don't understand why you think this is odd. By claiming this is the greatest upset in the history of sports, you are implying that this year's UM is perhaps a more elite team than others here think. That would seem pretty consistent with being a homer. You know what, you're right. John Matrix Vs. Columbian drug dealers army John Rambo Vs. everyone US Revolutionary War All of these upsets have opened my eyes. Appalachian State didn't pull off an upset... I should have seen this coming because of there back to back previous championships... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 +1 Easily, the biggest upset I've ever seen in College football, and it isn't even close. Well, when you're 12 years old, you really don't have anything to compare it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well, when you're 12 years old, you really don't have anything to compare it to. I'll be 33 in 23 days, thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well, when you're 12 years old, you really don't have anything to compare it to. John Matrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugs Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Looks like the Big Ten may be overrated this year. Michigan loses to ASU and Wisconsin with its hands full against Wash St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Ummm last time I checked they were a Division AA school going against a no.5 rated team. I can't believe some of you are downplaying this... And besides dickweed (may I call you dickweed?), No. 5 rated team based on what? Who have they beaten this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugs Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 While this is a HUGE upset, I still believe that: Centre College 6, Harvard 0 Oct. 29, 1921 The Praying Colonels came north from Kentucky to shock the Crimson, the Miami of its day (think about that for a minute). Harvard entered the contest with a 25-game unbeaten string, but Centre was no slouch. Quarterback Bo McMillin, who would lead the Praying Colonels to an undefeated season, scored the game's only touchdown on a 32-yard run early in the third quarter. Remains one of the biggest.... Oh, by the way I was not in attendance ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Lloyd Carr is the most overrated coach in the history of college football. (How's that for hyperbole?) He parlayed one NCAA championship into years of mediocrity. (Curse you Charles Woodson.) The alumni have, for the most part, stuck by him. I am hoping that this debacle, particularly the 2 pt conversion fiasco, wakes them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 You know what, you're right.John Matrix Vs. Columbian drug dealers army John Rambo Vs. everyone US Revolutionary War All of these upsets have opened my eyes. Appalachian State didn't pull off an upset... I should have seen this coming because of there back to back previous championships... Listen jerky, I'm not the one who is deranged enough to think that anyone who doesn't think this is the "greatest upset in anyone's lifetime" is downplaying the upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Thought I recalled this mountain team from somewhere. Box Score (Final) Appalachian St. vs #6 LSU (Nov 05, 2005 at Baton Rouge, LA) Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score ----------------- -- -- -- -- ----- Appalachian St...... 0 0 0 0 - 0 Record: (6-3,4-1) LSU................. 7 7 0 10 - 24 Record: (7-1,4-1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 And besides dickweed (may I call you dickweed?), No. 5 rated team based on what? Who have they beaten this year? Ummm The people that vote on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Listen jerky, I'm not the one who is deranged enough to think that anyone who doesn't think this is the "greatest upset in anyone's lifetime" is downplaying the upset. Come on now, you brought the Revolutionary war into this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Ummm The people that vote on it? Oh your right. My bad. People voting on it is much more accurate than kids playing for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Ummm The people that vote on it? You are aware that sometimes in a blue moon teams ranked high in the pre-season don't end up doing jack when the games start correct? Come on now, you brought the Revolutionary war into this... Well, yes, to point out what an absurd point your were trying to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Oh your right. My bad. People voting on it is much more accurate than kids playing for it. Reguardless if you like the pre-season polls, they're still going to be here. You can debate it all you want, but the fact remains that Michigan was rated as the no.5 team. And somehow because of this, I'm a dickweed. Your new name is Corky. I heart you Corky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 You are aware that sometimes in a blue moon teams ranked high in the pre-season don't end up doing jack when the games start correct?Well, yes, to point out what an absurd point your were trying to make. 1. Yes, I know this. But we're talking about one of the most storied teams in all football, reguardless of level being beaten by a DAA school IN Michigan. 2. It wasn't so much as absurd as it was disagreeing with you on which was a bigger upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Reguardless if you like the pre-season polls, they're still going to be here.You can debate it all you want, but the fact remains that Michigan was rated as the no.5 team. And somehow because of this, I'm a dickweed. Your new name is Corky. I heart you Corky. Thanks for saying "was rated". Because now we know that the preseason poll is a joke. Is it possible that maybe, just maybe, they are not as good as the "voters" thought? It's pretty hard to label an upset as the greatest in the history of the planet earth on the first weekend of football. Love, Corky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Thanks for saying "was rated". Because now we know that the preseason poll is a joke. Is it possible that maybe, just maybe, they are not as good as the "voters" thought? It's pretty hard to label an upset as the greatest in the history of the planet earth on the first weekend of football. Love, Corky They were rated/ranked, whatever floats your boat. In reality, I'm not a fan of the pre-season poll, but I at the very least know its there... And I'm still confused as to who the pre-season poll makes me a dickweed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 And besides dickweed (may I call you dickweed?), No. 5 rated team based on what? Who have they beaten this year? I know the answer to the bolded section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I hope they give an extension to Carr............i love this guy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well, it seems like it might be right up there. Well, kind of. App St. coach said beating UM is almost as big as winning the 1-AA Championship. Wow, UM, beating you was almost as cool as whatever tiny school they beat for the 1-AA finals! That's pretty cool, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well, it seems like it might be right up there. Well, kind of. App St. coach said beating UM is almost as big as winning the 1-AA Championship. Wow, UM, beating you was almost as cool as whatever tiny school they beat for the 1-AA finals! That's pretty cool, isn't it? Of course he said that... You don't expect him to say anything other than his championship is the biggest game to win, do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I can't believe what I just saw !!!!! I'm a Wisconsin fan, and I know that this loss by Michigan does not reflect well on the strength of the Big Ten. It might even make UW's chances of beating Michigan less, as if anything will make you re-focus, an embarrassing loss like that should do the trick. However, all of that said.... Minor modification, but essentially what Menudo said - UM just got embarrassed, and by extension embarrassed the Big Ten. All UM's flaws were revealed - inferior coaching, poor defense, um....well, that's all the flaws you need. They had a bad day and App St had a good one, we've seen it happen to the best of teams. But now they just may be a wounded tiger - embarrased, angry, focused, they still have the talent to raise hell on the way through the Big Ten and deep-six any hopes that OSU, PSU, and UW have about national titles and/or undefeated seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 what the fugg? You gotta problem? Yes I knew because I live in NC and my kid almost went there this year. They're a good football team is all I said. Sheesh. Bah. It's damn close to a AAA ball team upsetting the BoSox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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