Kicking the Tires: Missouri Tigers
by TB on Oct 7, 2011 1:01 PM CDT
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In what could be the last ride of the Unholy Alliance, the Missouri Tigers visit Manhattan this Saturday. Missouri is 2-2 on the season, with respectable losses at Arizona State and at Oklahoma. In both losses, the Tigers were competitive to the end, taking Arizona State to overtime in a game Mizzou probably should have won in regulation (THANKS PINKLE!!!). Two weeks ago, Missouri took an early lead against OU, only to see the Sooners roar back and open up a big lead before Missouri made the final respectable.
Missouri is an odd team in that its losses are very respectable, while its wins aren't particularly impressive. Well, I take that back. One of its wins is impressive, score- and stat-wise, but Western Illinois is hardly a powerhouse opponent. Missouri slugged out an ugly season-opening win against Miami (OH). K-State fans are all too familiar with slugging out ugly season-opening wins.
Anyway, Missouri comes into this game off a bye week and facing a fork in the road in its season. Lose to K-State for the first time in five years, and the Tigers will be fighting for bowl eligibility, with only the Iowa State and KU games remaining as safe wins this season. With a win, Missouri keeps alive legitimate hopes of an eight- or nine-win season. Bill's stats show this game is basically a tossup, and I have little doubt it won't be decided until late in the fourth quarter. Get used to it, K-State fans, this is your team this year.
Players to Watch:
K-State
Passing: Collin Klein, 47-85-2, 481 yards, 6 TD, 120.2 yards/game, 5.7 yards/attempt
Rushing: John Hubert, 60 carries, 343 yards, 1 TD, 85.8 yards/game, 5.7 yards/carry
Receiving: Chris Harper, 17 receptions, 189 yards, 2 TD, 47.2 yards/game, 11.1 yards/reception
Missouri
Passing: James Franklin (1), 77-126-1, 985 yards, 7 TD, 246.2 yards/game, 7.8 yards/attempt
Rushing: Henry Josey (20), 43 carries, 533 yards, 4 TD, 133.2 yards/game, 12.4 yards/attempt (!)
Receiving: T.J. Moe (28), 23 receptions, 291 yards, 1 TD, 72.8 yards/game, 12.7 yards/reception
Obvious stat is obvious, but holy God is Henry Josey having a good year at running back. Even if you take away the debacle of a game that was the Western Illinois outing, Josey is still averaging 9.3 yards per carry. That includes 133 yards on 14 carries against Oklahoma. The kid can run, and K-State needs to account for him at all times. As we saw occasionally with Robert Griffin III last week, don't be surprised if Arthur Brown is assigned as a spy on Josey on occasion this Saturday.
Other than that, Missouri is a solid team offensively. James Franklin is doing a very nice job for a sophomore quarterback in his first year as a starter. It's even more impressive when you consider that he's played on the road in Tempe, Ariz., and Norman, Okla. Mizzou is not the fear-inducing offense that Baylor was a week ago, but there's plenty of reason to worry about how well K-State will do slowing down the Tigers.
Team Statistics (stats from NCAAFootball.com)
Rushing Offense
K-State: 18th, 217.25 yards/game
Missouri: 8th, 253.25 yards/game
Passing Offense
K-State: 115th, 137.75 yards/game
Missouri: 37th, 263.75 yards/game
Total Offense
K-State: 91st, 348 yards/game
Missouri: 11th, 517 yards/game
Rushing Defense
K-State:17th, 87.5 yards/game
Missouri:16th, 87.0 yards/game
Pass Efficiency Defense
K-State: 60th, 128.36 yards/game
Missouri:99th, 143.22 yards/game
Total Defense
K-State:16th, 292.0 yards/game
Missouri: 44th, 349.5 yards/game
On paper, this looks like a game where you would pick Mizzou as a favorite, if not a comfortable or overwhelming favorite. Missouri matches a slightly above-average defense with a strong offense. K-State counters Mizzou's strong offense with a strong defense, but counters Missouri's average defense with a weak offense. Missouri has amassed its offensive numbers against two top-30 passing defenses (No. 14 Oklahoma, No. 30 Arizona State) and two bad passing defenses (No. 103 Ball State and FCS Western Illinois); two average rushing defenses (No. 41 Arizona State, No. 50 Oklahoma) and two bad rushing defenses (No. 109 Ball State and FCS Western Illinois). Meanwhile, K-State has faced three top-50(ish) pass defenses (No. 18 Kent State, No. 29 Miami, and No. 53 Baylor), and three average-to-bad rushing defenses (No. 61 Kent State, No. 76 Baylor and No. 104 Miami).
In other words, the teams have faced relatively similar defenses thus far. It's no secret that there's a big power outage on offense for K-State this year. But K-State does a good job of milking the clock when it does sustain drives, and with its focus on maximizing time of possession by running the opposite of the Oregon offense, it limits opposing offenses' opportunities to hurt K-State and wears down defenses.
On the other side of the ball, K-State has amassed its defensive numbers against one very good offense (No. 5 Baylor) and two bad offenses (No. 81 Miami and No. 120 Kent State). Mizzou has faced one excellent offense (No. 4 Oklahoma), one average offenses (No. 42 Arizona State) and one bad offense (No. 88 Ball State).
The point of that excessive numbers crunch is that, despite K-State's big wins over Miami and Baylor, Missouri has played at least as difficult of a schedule so far as has K-State. Keep in mind also that Missouri has played two games on the road in hostile environments, including night games against Arizona State and Oklahoma. Granted, the Tigers haven't won either of these contests, but they should be getting accustomed to life on the road.
Conclusion
With a hostile home crowd and a lot of confidence on its side, K-State has a realistic chance of winning this game. The oddsmakers initially installed Missouri as a slight favorite, and I wouldn't be surprised to see K-State cover. I can buy into this team as a group, but Missouri concerns me. The Tigers are coming off a bye week, and they should be playing as if their season is on the line because, frankly, it is. I don't particularly think that Gary Pinkel is Bill Snyder's equal when it comes to setting up a game plan, I think he probably has some tricks up his sleeve after the off week. That's a dangerous combination, and given the fact that it's been years since K-State last won this game. I hate to keep picking against K-State, but I will.
Missouri 31, K-State 26
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I think Mizzou is going to run into a buzzsaw:
KSU 34 Mizzou 17
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
by K.S.B. on Oct 7, 2011 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Something like that, yes. :)
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
How do you see that playing out?
Missouri unable to stop the run or KSU having its first big passing game of the year? Or large turnover margin?
I think that Snyder is going to further open the playbook, particularly passing wise.
I see Mizzou getting burnt on 2-3 deep play-action passes, and a few more long scoring drives. I also think that our defense will make a couple of plays as well.
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
Play-action passes?
I’m sorry, I’m unfamiliar with that, I’ve been watching KSU all season.
"If you don't want to work, become a reporter. That awful power, the public opinion of the nation, was created by a horde of self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditch digging and shoemaking and fetched up journalism on their way to the poorhouse." - Mark Twain
I'm not sure what you mean.
KSU has run some play action. Maybe not as much as we might like, but still.
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
I'm kidding
I don’t remember seeing any actually work, whether from lack of time or an over-shoot on the pass. It seems to me the shotgun-option would set up some nice passes too, and we’ve seen some short ones.
"If you don't want to work, become a reporter. That awful power, the public opinion of the nation, was created by a horde of self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditch digging and shoemaking and fetched up journalism on their way to the poorhouse." - Mark Twain
I think the sponsor of kicking the tires needs to stand up and represent.
ALL HAIL tTSTC! ROLL TIRE!
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Unfortunately I think you are right or almost right in the outcome of the game
I want the good Cats to win really bad but it will be a pleasant surprise if they do.
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by Anon_the_younger on Oct 7, 2011 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
I have nothing useful to add.
Roll Tire
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
by MadCat on Oct 7, 2011 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
I don't know why this isn't getting more recs
This is what everyone commenting here is trying to say, but you have nailed it sir.
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly. Roll Tiger.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
too late. I have to troll in the 23rd hour. Sorry Scott.
KSU lacks SEC speed!!!!
/(not that we don’t, too)
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Troll Tiger?
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi
BALL STATE?
come on guys.. love the site.. but do some actual research.. we didn’t even play Ball State
You mean there's another Ohio state university?
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
Apologies...my ignorance shines through.
Ball State, IN
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
Go, Lugnutz!
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
by MadCat on Oct 7, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Always a failsafe ass-cover
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Little known fact ...
Miami-OH was actually named Ball State before 1911. It was actually called Ball State-OH, due to confusion with Ball State-IN.
Don’t bother looking it up.
by Itchy n Scratchy on Oct 7, 2011 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it should be called The U - Ohio.
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
by MadCat on Oct 7, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
The Ohio State University - Ball State - Miami of Ohio Campus - Cleveland Annex
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by Panjandrum on Oct 7, 2011 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Tire college division.
Stay in balance. Don’t tread on me.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I beg your forgiveness
Red teams from WGAF conferences in the Rust Belt. I tried to write this off memory and clearly failed.
Miami (OH)‘s relevant rankings (because I’m not in a position to edit the post right now):
Pass efficiency defense: 82nd
Rushing defense: 80th
Total offense: 106th
We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats
by TB on Oct 7, 2011 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like the intangibles of this game ...
combined with my opinion that Mizzou is a solid team with few ups and downs.
I expect Mizzou to win by single digits. Would not be surprised if KSU wins by single digits or loses by 2 TDs. I’d only be surprised by a total blowout win either way, with a Mizzou blowout win being slightly less surprising.
So, now that I’ve peed in the cheerios …
by Itchy n Scratchy on Oct 7, 2011 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
Agree with you here
Mizzou probably represents the most complete team we’ve faced up to date, even more so than Miami because Jacory Harris – while talented – is streaky and Franklin so far has proven to be pretty consistent and has a high ceiling for growth. The Tigers can make big plays on offense, score quickly – both on the ground and in the air – and can play tough defense against the run (although I think we present their toughest challenge in that regard). Real tough game for KSU and the ‘Cats cannot afford any bonehead sacks, missed field goals, sloppy kickoffs or turnovers. They will have to have a “clean” game (no turnovers, few or zero penalties) and make some big plays on special teams or defense. They also can’t afford a lot of three-and-outs on offense.
I hate to pick against the ’Cats but I see it in the area of Mizzou 31 K-State 21.
Whatever, Mizzou has the WORST record in the B12. Just take a nap. You'll win easy. ;-)
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
You're trying to push it with the sig, buddy
But damn is it funny.
by CT-K-Stater on Oct 7, 2011 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
In other words, you only hurt us because you love us?
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
You guys are absolutely the classiest B12 opponent.
We only win Saturday if we earn it.. Total Respect to the Purple Kitties.
But goddam that mascot makes kids shit their pants in fear.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
You mock Willie?!? Instaban!!!
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
NO MOCK! Only absolute truth. Children under 11 shit their pants when accosted by Willie out of the blue.
He’s not a casually good looking guy.
But he gets to bed Ecokat every night, so I’m TOTALLY jealous!
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
UNSEE!!!! UNSEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
gah, the goggles, they do nothing!
screw this, I should be sleeping anyway.
by GrumpyCat on Oct 7, 2011 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe wimpy Mizzou kids shit their pants
Wildcat kids are made of tougher stuff.
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
This is false. I have photographic evidence:
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
Yeah, that kid be poopin.
He’s trying to make his ass smell bad so the evil toothy cat won’t want to put him in his maul.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I know I'm biased
But I think the Willie head is one of the best mascot costumes out there. Very sharp looking.
First to identify a TEWWT (so what if it was unintentional)
by Jeremy Sharp on Oct 8, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I see what you did there...
And I’ll add to your “Shap looking” aspect by pointing out how Cat-like the Willie head is.
;-)
'Fact. Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.' --Jim Halpert
If only our mascot trolled a kids cereal box.
Oh wait…
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi
Keep picking against them, you never mess with a streak.
I myself, feel like we are going to lose tomorrow. However, I have never been able to pick K-State to lose, no matter the odds, because I am such a homer.
KSU 28 – 24 MU
Would you like some Freys with that?
You're telling me not to mess with a streak...we sacrificed a goat during halftime at the EKU game, and now we've had to keep doing it ever since. Those things are expensive.
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by Panjandrum on Oct 7, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
We could start a fund or something...
Maybe you could just put some horns on a rabbit and call it good? Those have to be cheaper, right?
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Look, we aren't the Durham Bulls here. You can't just bring in a bucket of Kentucky Fried Goat and expect to win.
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by Panjandrum on Oct 7, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
what about slow cooked BBQ goat?
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
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by Anon_the_younger on Oct 7, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
People, I don't care what you do after we ceremonially slaughter the goat and make K.S.B. bathe in it.
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by Panjandrum on Oct 7, 2011 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Does he wear his bear suit when bathing?
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll keep my speedo on.
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
Mmmm... goat!
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
you have officially killed my taste for BBQ goat
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
BOTC - Read the Adventures of the BigXII if you doubt our serious attitude towards sports.
by Anon_the_younger on Oct 7, 2011 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
have you actually eaten BBQ goat.
because I have, my brother.
screw this, I should be sleeping anyway.
it's baaaaaaaaaaaaadass.
love me some gyro goat with onions and cucumber sauce.
Tastes like Ecokat! (yes I’ve been there done that would do it again it was sensational)
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously, what is this Ecokat thing you keep talking about?
You seem to have a very active imagination.
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
ECOKAT: it's what's for dinner.
Sexually or not, it’s all good and goat tasty. And the hair is SO crazy teased you’ll have Bonnie Rait flashbacks.
/just do it
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yes she's smokin hot
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
You have a sick mind
How could you create something so horrid?
/refusestoadmitthisisarealthing
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Obviously photoshopped
Bobby Hill: What's a meat examination team?
Hank Hill: It's like a debate team, only instead of doing something useless you get to grade the cut and quality of meat!
If I were to photoshop, I'd photoshop her with your mom, not with Willie "make the kid shit their pants in fear" Wildkitty.
Besides, you know you’re turned on by her. You shouldn’t be. Yet….
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
*Hangs head in shame*
I can’t help the feelings inside me.
(auto-rec for the mom joke even if it was at my expense)
Bobby Hill: What's a meat examination team?
Hank Hill: It's like a debate team, only instead of doing something useless you get to grade the cut and quality of meat!
If you start suggesting we wear garters to the game and breath through our eyelids...
I just don’t know there Pan.
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi
The Rose goes in the front, Meat.
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Does Mr. Chunks the two-headed goat count as two goats?
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
Whatev, a goat is like $65. If you can't raise that, how do you expect to compete vs Teja$ in the future?
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
We need some damn good SPECIAL teams play to turn this in our favor.
I sense we may start seeing a lot of short outs and slants this game with the TE getting involved more.
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi
I don't know about you guys...
but I’m feeling like there’s a special teams score coming in the very near future… this game would be a great time for that
Yeah. But probably more likely in another game in the future.
We have aTm recruit castoff speed. Almost SEC speed. Lookout!
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh you have almost aTm level talent?
Is that the talent were we beat you by like 50 but it doesn’t matter because you’re more talented?
Damn, why even play the game?! We’ll just give it to you! Maybe you can save it for next year in the SEC.
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
NO no no no no. Reading comprehension fail ChrisP.
We don’t belong on the same field as aTm. Whatever garbage recruits they pass on, we drool over and make our #1 schollies. They only lose, we never WIN vs their talent. We are the dregs of the B12. Thank goodness we have teams like ISU, kU, KSU as our brothers in arms. Otherwise there is no point in playing aTm. \
aTm doesn’t lose, they only run out of time, or give the WIN to the opponent.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
No, there still is no point in playing aTm
I mean, it’s not even a big deal that they are leaving because they weren’t even really in our league to begin with. Or rather, I should say, We were never really in their league.
Of course the SEC would want them, they’ve won their own personal national title every single year since the dawn of football. (they are so good they were winning them before they even had a football team)
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Please everyone make THE ABOVE green! So awesome.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I picked MU 31 - KSU 21 on RMN
I don’t trust Zimm and Hartman, and all I can remember is the MU @ KSU game two years ago when KSU had 4 rushing yards and Danario Alexander had 5,000 receiving yards. Yuck.
"If you don't want to work, become a reporter. That awful power, the public opinion of the nation, was created by a horde of self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditch digging and shoemaking and fetched up journalism on their way to the poorhouse." - Mark Twain
You echo my concern
My fear is that Sleepy Tysan Hartman forgets to protect his deep half of the field in the Cover 2. Granted Kendall Wright is a phenomenal talent, but no way should he have gotten that wide open on Baylor’s final touchdown last Saturday. That was pathetic. Hartman seems to have suffered from a lot of those lapses ever since Koenning left town.
I also don’t like the size mismatches with Mizzou’s receivers/tight end.
Yeah, Danario was good, but he was kinda slow and short compared to our current crop.
Roll Tigers.
/trollin hard before the end. Only cause I totally respect you.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Too late, you've already jinxed it
/atleastthatiswhatimhopingfor
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, that's how powerful the Spider Monkey is. They don't even pay attention to me at RMN.
Just ignore me, nothing to see here. Friend of Wildcats is irrelevant.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think I've seen one single inside screen and very few actual screens so far from the Cats.
Am I right or have I just failed to notice something. I just keep feeling like we’ve been moving the ball and scoring with just a very small percentage of the playbook.
If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself.
yes please try that vs Mizzou's D line and LBs. Good idea!
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Spider are you sure you really aren't...
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi
Love how everyone is picking against the Cats.
Love it.
27-21 Cats win
No WAY! Cats 34 Tigers 33! Too much honey badger.
/reverse psychology trollin’
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Close.
My prediction was Cats 34 Tigers 17.
/totallyserious
//mightalsobealittlebiased
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
This game could finish 9 ways to Sunday. It's all going to happen on the field. Advantage KSU fans and BSFS! Every Man a Weatherperson!
Because there is good talent, equal respect, good coaching, total rivalry. Expect the unexpected. I will be drinking and expecting the unexpected, but awesome.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Be honest.
You’re already drinking.
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
by K.S.B. on Oct 7, 2011 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yes. this. I has a sad drunk now.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
.
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I didn't know that "sad drunk" had a poster. Once again I learned something at BOTC.
ChrisP hittin the gamewinning hit (like Schumaker for the Cards tonight).
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
My bad, that was "Sad Monkey" wasn't it? MOAR awesomer!!!
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 7, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
x
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
by K.S.B. on Oct 7, 2011 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
If only you guys could put out this effort on your caption contests....
Drunk panda, WTF awesome! I wish I were a Panda!
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 8, 2011 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I can find an image for anything.
Any. Damn. Thing.
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
by K.S.B. on Oct 8, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I actually had a dream on Wednesday night that the Cats lost on a blocked FG.
However, in the same dream John Hubert went #3 in the NFL Draft so I feel pretty confident throwing the negative prophesy out the window…
You have really long dreams!
What was our record?
/justkiddingiknowthatdreamsareweirdlikethat
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 7, 2011 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I once had a dream that I was abducted by an Imperial Star Destroyer. When I was inside, it was a sporting goods store. Then, when I went to take a leak, Darth Vader went into a stall and took a dump.
When I went back into the store, a Stormtrooper was arranging putters to muzak.
I’m not kidding. This dream actually happened.
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by Panjandrum on Oct 8, 2011 12:08 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
That was that weekend in Lowrents wasn't it? When that nice guy in the leather pants gave you something to take
And you took it.
"If you don't want to work, become a reporter. That awful power, the public opinion of the nation, was created by a horde of self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditch digging and shoemaking and fetched up journalism on their way to the poorhouse." - Mark Twain
by Sean T on Oct 8, 2011 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dude, there are times NOT to share.
That may have been one of them. ;-)
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 8, 2011 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
That might be the greatest thing ever.
"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." *Victor Hugo*
Uhh, save that for a karma thread sometime
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by TB on Oct 8, 2011 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I feel as though this thread has gotten horribly off topic...
but then again… Would it be a BOTC article if it didn’t end up that way?
Did you see that tTSTC is offering a new class in resetting tire pressure monitoring sensors while watching B12 football?
I KNOW, right?
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 8, 2011 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
DAMNIT!
I actually have to be AT the game… I don’t know that I"ll be able to make it to the class!
AUDIT!!!!
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 8, 2011 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
tTSTC should really look into lecture capture.
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
Rumor is they're rescheduling during Big East games because then no one will miss anything.
Go Louisville! (they’re supposed to have football, right?
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 8, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Guys......VINDICATION!!!!! (Honey Badger related, also awesomely optimistic about the Cats)
From ESPN:
Missouri is favored by 3 points
TeamRankings win odds for Kansas State: 49 percent
Gary Pinkel won’t enjoy his visit to Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kansas State has dropped five straight against Missouri, a team the Wildcats beat 13 years running in Bill Snyder’s first tenure in Manhattan. “The Legend” has the pendulum poised to swing back K-State’s way, as his charges are executing at a much higher level than last year on both sides of the ball and dominating the fourth quarter. The Wildcats still lack talent at a few positions, but this team has elite chemistry and is playing with a ferocious confidence. That’s especially true of a defense that boasts 2012 All-American Arthur Brown at the head of the nation’s most improved linebacking corps.
Collin Klein — dubbed the Honey Badger weeks before LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu — leads the nation in rushing attempts by a quarterback and is the unquestioned general of a physical, ground-oriented attack. Don’t be surprised to see Klein have a big day throwing, though, as Snyder shows more in the passing game to exploit a Missouri secondary that has been the biggest weakness on a solid but young Tigers team.
Missouri looked good in a pair of road losses to the Oklahoma Sooners and Arizona State Sun Devils, but the Tigers figure to open 2-3 for the first time since Gary Pinkel’s first year in 2001. Kansas State is an ascending program that will do at least as well as the Holiday Bowl this year and will be a major player in the Big 12 as long as one of the game’s few underrated Hall of Famers roams the sideline. The Wildcats are well aware that this meeting might be the last between the two old Big Eight rivals, and a raucous crowd at Bill Snyder Family Stadium will help deliver a convincing win.
The pick: Kansas State 31, Missouri 17
by yeahboozin on Oct 8, 2011 8:20 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
SUCK IT LSU ROOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
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by TB on Oct 8, 2011 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wow, the Deathstar giving HB cred! Nice.
Roll Tire.
Ecokat, it's what's for dinner 10/8/11. Roll Tiger!
by Spider_Monkey on Oct 8, 2011 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
At least they recognize it.
Erin Andrews was talking to the other one for a feature on Gameday today. He said Coach Miles told them about the honey badger as motivation, and his teammates said that he plays like one.
First to identify a TEWWT (so what if it was unintentional)
by Jeremy Sharp on Oct 8, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
That would be fantastic! How often is whatever the predictor is, right?
"If you don't want to work, become a reporter. That awful power, the public opinion of the nation, was created by a horde of self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditch digging and shoemaking and fetched up journalism on their way to the poorhouse." - Mark Twain
They got Missouri's score right
Though that overturned interception (looked more like a fumble to me) was BS, which would have kept Missouri at 10.
Would you like some Freys with that?
by ChrisP Wildcat on Oct 8, 2011 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
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