Can you find all the ‘fuck’s hidden on the rock? The penis is a great touch too.

via @Sports_Prose’s Twitter

My take, it’s a business. Lane Kiffin took an excellent job for an elite one. If he had failed and Tennessee had fired him none of the masses would be crying foul. As for the hire itself, it’s the best USC could do at the time. The Trojans get a big energetic personality at the helm and Monte, Orgeron and NORM, to, you know, handle the actual coaching. Kiffin’s record isn’t particularly impressive, but he won games (yes plural) in Oakland under they eye of Darth Davis and exceeded expectations at Tennessee.

On the other hand, and to put it mildly, Tennessee is screwed. I don’t think they’ll be able to hire a new coach and assemble a staff on such short notice that’ll be able to keep together their recruiting class. The most logical thing Tennessee could do is take their lumps, forget about trying to keep Kiffin’s recruits, and hire someone that’s committed to Tennessee for the long haul.

Oh and there were riots. Check out Rocky Top Talk for more.

via @rollbamaroll’s Twitter

Because a Snuggie won’t do when the weather outside is frightful during the Joelidays.

H/T Luke

Delany’s Dozen. Big Ten Expansion has been the hot topic during this brief college football sabbatical. We tossed out our (reasonable) suggestions awhile ago. But we hope the Big Ten goes hard at Texas and Nebraska; let chaos reign. Dan Shanoff has an interesting take and thinks Navy as a football only member makes perfect sense. His thesis is built upon the idea that a championship game isn’t a factor for Big Ten expansion. Whether it is or isn’t, we think it is, there will be a Big Ten Championship Game if the conference expands. No money will be left on the table.

U Inspired Dynasties. Conquest Chronicles serves up some spicy food for thought. Was the Trojan’s “modern-day” dynasty on par with Miami’s? If everything else is a push we’ll take Miami solely for the Vice City nightlife. Although, one thing we’ll point out is Miami had 3 consensus and 1 split Media National Championships, while USC had only 1 and 1. Continue Reading “Around the Interwebs” »

ESPN got it right, Eugene was the perfect choice to host the Halloween edition of GameDay. The atmosphere outside of Autzen was frenzied and booming, watching the sun breakthrough gloom of the night was sublime. Here are the best signs, if you have any I missed send them in.

Will you PEE on USC with your Halloweeners?

Then someone digs them out of the garbage and uses them again. Continue Reading “GameDay Signs – Southern California at Oregon” »

H/T: calcio via The Something Awful Forums

One reception, ten yards and a double-dose of the bird. Real posts are coming up later in the day.

This is our new Thursday night thread. We hope YOU our readers and friends in the blogosphere pop your heads in and engage in a little conversation.

Cincinnati 30 @ South Florida 21 – I’m taking Cinci because of Tony Pike, Tony Pike and Tony Pike. He’s been a machine and the Bearcats have won on the road in a tougher venue (Corvallis, Oregon [St]). I’ll be focused on the play of B.J. Daniels and how he responds playing in his first major home game. The boys in green over at Sparty like Cinci too.

Oklahoma 38 versus Texas 31 – I haven’t been impressed with Texas lallygagging against Wyoming, Texas Tech and Colorado. I have a man-crush on Sam Bradford; respect the golf skills. On the outside (and I stress outside) chance VT runs the table we’ll need helping getting to the MNC and a Sooner win would be just that. So my pick is based 25% with my head and 100%heart, because I’M ALL HEART BABY. And for shits and grins: know your rivalry.

Continue Reading “Divine Predictions. Thursday Night Open Thread with Jesus.” »

These are hands down the best signs from Columbus, Ohio.

Condoms don’t go on your nuts guys. Is that why birth rates are so high in Ohio?

And then he bounced right up and drove block you into your playpen.

Best OJ sign ever Continue Reading “GameDay Signs – USC at Ohio State” »

The USC kicker bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times. For some perspective, that bettered 27 offensive linemen, including Michael Oher and Eugene Monroe. (NFL FanHouse)

The first major upset of 2008 is in the books.  Mike Riley must have lit a fire under the Beaver’s ass, because man did they play inspired football.  On the flip side, USC had the enthusiasm of a Friday walk through practive, Jacquizz Rodgers was a man possessed behind an offensive line that kept blowing USC off the ball.  Very solid win.

Now, USC will have to remain perfect for a shot at the National Championship, which they are more than capable of doing. The one thing I learned about these Trojans is that they weren’t ready to be #1. It is tough to be the team that everyone else circles on their schedule.  Even though they are bursting with talent USC is still a young team.  They need to mature quickly and treat each week with the same level of intensity as a bowl game, because that is what their opponents are doing.

Or else they are going to see a lot more field rushing at their expense.