THE PAC12 Thread

[BeaverShaver]

Truth be told I am 4th generation Stanford. My great granddad was in one of the first graduating classes in the engineering program around 1903 (back when Stanford was free). Both of my grandfathers went there, my dads dad was on the baseball team. My dad did his BS and MS there, my sister did her BA and PHD there, and I did my BA at Stanford class of '94. I actually lived next to Coach Shaw for 2 years, and he was roommates with one of my fraternity brother's (Stenstrom the QB at the time).

I do not remember a time when I wasn't a Stanford fan. I just never thought I would get in. When I applied to colleges I went with the USAF Academy, USC, Boulder and Stanford. When I got in to LSJU there was no question where I would go. Worked a 90lb jackhammer 10 hours a day every summer to pay for school. I was lucky enough to play lacrosse and rugby while I was there.

Growing up in Kirkland as a Stanford fan was hellish at best. My first Stanford games were at Husky stadium during the Don James era. I still have vivid memories of the year Elway beat UW (1982). My dad had a bet with out neighbors who were Husky boosters. Poor rich guy had to mow our lawn for a month.

TL;DR Life Long Stanford Homer.

Very nice.....

Worst bet I ever lost was the 2000 Civil War. I was bartending in Eugene while in college at that time, and one of my favorite patrons was a Beaver alum. We made a bet on the game, and when the Ducks lost, I had to bartend an entire shift with a terrible Beaver hat on. I mean it was like a REAL Beaver, fur and all. It even had a stupid flat beaver tail hanging from the back......it was painful, and I think I probably drank more than the patrons did that night.....

 

[SUBuddha]

This is why I normally wait until at least Thursday to put in my picks for the week. Never know when an injury or leave is going to happen. Wouldn't you know I put mine in early this week.

How deep is the line this year? Given the power running how big of a setback would you expect his absence to be?

Wizard, it is a let down in age an experience only. Josh Garnett (a Washington product) is getting his first start, though he has play a large number of snaps the last two years. He will move from the Ogre position to LG, and they will move Muphy and Caspers to Jumbo TE.

Garnett is a true SO. at 6'5 316lbs he is a solid pass blocker, but not as good a pulling guard as Yankey.

 

[WizardHawk]

Wizard, it is a let down in age an experience only. Josh Garnett (a Washington product) is getting his first start, though he has play a large number of snaps the last two years. He will move from the Ogre position to LG, and they will move Muphy and Caspers to Jumbo TE.

Garnett is a true SO. at 6'5 316lbs he is a solid pass blocker, but not as good a pulling guard as Yankey.

Easy enough to say that, but we are dealing with something similar on the seahawks with Okung out for 8 weeks. Yeah, losing your starting blind side tackle might be worse, but on a power run first team any changes to the line can have some effect.

Lucky for you guys it's only the cougs who are not known for their stout run defense and it is I'm presuming only for one game. Any changes to the line vs Oregon would be a disaster.

Good luck this week.

 

[JahiiCarson_SqodGeneral]

Go Dawgs beat the Pussy Up!!!!!!!!!

 

[WizardHawk]

Go Dawgs beat the Pussy Up!!!!!!!!!

No shock you want them to beat up your rival. Question is can ASU beat up a reeling USC team to take advantage of it?

No one knows for sure if UW is for real this year. They may look the part, but can they do it when it counts? We will see on Saturday.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Go Dawgs beat the Pussy Up!!!!!!!!!

Sporks up... Go USC!

 

[JahiiCarson_SqodGeneral]

No shock you want them to beat up your rival. Question is can ASU beat up a reeling USC team to take advantage of it?

No one knows for sure if UW is for real this year. They may look the part, but can they do it when it counts? We will see on Saturday.

Honnestly seeing the highlights of last years game with Sutton and Bradford they were really dominate and basically made big play after big play, now you can understand and even I understand why some experts have us winning the south, small problem they are no where near there level last year and the defense looks no where as good as last year. Hopefully the defense shows up vs Sc.

 

[JahiiCarson_SqodGeneral]

No shock you want them to beat up your rival. Question is can ASU beat up a reeling USC team to take advantage of it?

No one knows for sure if UW is for real this year. They may look the part, but can they do it when it counts? We will see on Saturday.

Sporks up... Go USC!

Bear Down when I'm taking a dump!

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Bear Down when I'm taking a dump!

I'm just glad our mascot doesn't look like a psychopath.

 

[JahiiCarson_SqodGeneral]

Sporks up... Go USC!

Lol if you Denker can use and sell the option well then Carey will have a big night and if your defense makes some plays uofa can win. I'm scared we won't sutton to chubby.

 

[JahiiCarson_SqodGeneral]

I'm just glad our mascot doesn't look like a psychopath.

I hate his new design he use to look really sharp and wasn't all bagged up in a costume. Stupid president Michael Crow who all my fellow Asu fans are obsessed with but I don't understand the hype.

 

[JahiiCarson_SqodGeneral]

And wait that is the old retard destiny we first introduced that no one liked. He looks the same but more like a chipmunk.

 

[WizardHawk]

Honnestly seeing the highlights of last years game with Sutton and Bradford they were really dominate and basically made big play after big play, now you can understand and even I understand why some experts have us winning the south, small problem they are no where near there level last year and the defense looks no where as good as last year. Hopefully the defense shows up vs Sc.

I don't have you winning the south. The road to the CCG goes through UCLA. As for beating USC it's easy to say they have been down and have problems, but they have enough talent around that team to put a good game or three together. They are always dangerous even if they haven't looked like it.

 

[WhiteMamba]

Sporks up... Go USC!

 

[The Derski]

I'm just glad our mascot doesn't look like a psychopath.

Looks like sparky is ready to roofie some chick.

 

[SUBuddha]

Looks like sparky is ready to roofie some chick.

Or take them to some casting couch I keep hearing about.

 

[4down20]

I am interested in hearing the resumes of some of you other SportsHoopla fans. How long have you been going to games? What got you hooked? How many have you been to and what away stadiums have you been to?

Never been to a college game. Couldn't afford it when I was younger and living in state, moved to the west coast away for the past decade when I could afford it. Moved back to the southeast now and will be fixing that issue in the near future. My little brother goes to Alabama now, so hoping I can score some student tickets next year from him.

I was born an Alabama fan. People in my family are still born Alabama fans. Some of my earliest memories in life revolve around Alabama football. I can remember as a kid listening to my uncle reading a poem the year Alabama finally beat Auburn with Bo Jackson. I was too young to remember Bear even though he was a coach when I was a kid, but I remember lots of it after until present.

 

[The Derski]

Or take them to some casting couch I keep hearing about.

Pretty sure the casting couch is in Tempe. Or at least the Phoenix area.

 

[SUBuddha]

Don't know if anyone listens to Rome, but Shaw told Rome he was in it for the long haul today. How does the PAC feel about Shaw sounding like he will be around for a long time?

David Shaw: ?I plan on being here for a very long time? « The Jim Rome Show

 

[Not Neutral]

Or take them to some casting couch I keep hearing about.

Explain the meaning of your avatar, SUBuddha (if there is one).