[UPDATE: The action has moved to a Live Blog located here.]
Two significant things have happened since we published our Wisconsin preview Friday morning and neither of them bode well for the Badgers.
First came word that the team's leading receiver, tight end Garrett Graham, is not likely to play. Yes, Beckum is definitely a better tight end, but anytime you lose your team's leading receiver, that's not a good thing.
Then news hit that the entire Badger Marching Band (Marching Badgers?) has been suspended from performing due to hazing by way of alcohol consumption and "inappropriate sexual behavior". They will not be playing tonight, marking the first time in at least 40 years that the marching band has been suspended from a game.
There must be something about those trips to Ann Arbor:
In October 2006, the university put the band on probation for seminude dancing, sexualized banter and hazing that occurred during a road trip to the University of Michigan.
The band is a huge part of the atmosphere at Camp Randall and this can only be classified as a bonus to the Buckeyes' chances.
Another night game means another long day of filled with the agonizing task of watching the game I love while plopped on my couch, remote in hand and beverages at the ready. The slate this weekend will probably go down as the worst of the season as there just aren't that many compelling matchups. Then again, I would watch Delaware battle Alcorn State on a Tuesday afternoon if I could. And you know there's another upset -- or three -- in there somewhere.
Illinois at Michigan, 3:30PM - ABC
Will Michigan be able to build on last weekend's comeback win? Will we see the dynamic Juice Williams that showed up against Missouri and Eastern Illinois or will we see the Juice Williams that was held under 200 yards passing and an four yards per carry like he was against Louisiana-Lafayette and Penn State? Will Steven Threet break another 50+ yarder off? So many questions and to top it off, I can't decide which one of these teams I would like to see humiliated more.
Kentucky at #2 Alabama, 3:30PM - CBS
These folks (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) will be going nuts for their beloved Crimson Tide and Bear Saban as they welcome the crew back to Bryant-Denny to take on an undefeated (and probably underrated) Kentucky team. The Tide resurgence rests squarely on the fact that they've been able to kick ass on both sides of the line. Look no further than the fact that through five games, they're out-rushing their opponents by a whopping 800 yards. The Wildcats will have their work cut out for them, but Baby Hartline is quietly putting together a pretty good season at quarterback at quarterback for Rich Brooks.
#14 Auburn at #16 Vanderbilt, 6:00PM - ESPN
College GameDay is coming to Vandy for the first time ever and it appears as if they had some trouble finding a location close to the venue. Fans are encouraged to "wear comfortable walking shoes". Tony Franklin's spread hasn't exactly been firing on all cylinders for Auburn, but the Tigers are getting the benefit of the doubt from Vegas entering the game as 4.5 point favorites. However, I don't think any of us would be surprised to see Vanderbilt win this one.
#23 Oregon at #10 USC, 8:00PM - ABC (West Coast)
The Ducks took out a tough loss to Boise State two weeks ago on Washington State last week to the tune of 63-14 (that score should ring bells associated with great pain and humiliation for Buckeye fans) last week. Today, it's USC's turn to vent, fresh off their own bad loss to Oregon State. The game is in LA and it's against a ranked foe, so you gotta love USC.
#4 Missouri at Nebraska, 9:00PM - CBS
Nebraska and the fighting Pelinis will have a great opportunity to put the new regime on the map. A lot of Buckeye fans are pulling for Bo and though they may have a tough time stopping Chase Daniel and that point-a-minute offense, he'll have the Cornhuskers ready. Ready or not, look for Missouri to get their first win in Lincoln in 30 years.
Kick back, have fun and stay soberish until at least 8PM and you should be golden. It's almost time for the Pryor and Beanie show.
Comments
I have never heard of the band getting suspended! Wisconsin is the only place I have seen people stay after the game to watch the 5th period, their bands performance.
One time, on a band trip to Michigan, I stuck a...
So Wisconsin isn't just shortened to Wisky because fans are lazy :)
I kinda want to party with Wisconsin's band...
Hey, can you guys help me out!? I'm trying to find College Gameday on ESPN, but I can only find this SEC Pregame show...
Did I hear Vanderbilt fans chanting over-rated when Gameday was discussing OSU? That may be the funniest thing I have ever heard. We would stomp, I repeat STOMP, shitty Vanderbilt. They are undefeated for the first time since WWII and now they are feeling chippy? What a joke.
Auburn is going to give VanGAY a serious SEC reality check. They stumble through a mediocre teams and are talking smack.... CAN WE PLEASE PUT Vandy-wipes ON OUR SCHEDULE? May be that should be Vandy(Ass)wipes. The glorified SEC tail towel..
I'm pretty sure ESPN just put those chants in there, just for the mood.
Plus, it could have easily have been Auburn fans. I mean, I think there are Auburn fans. Never seen one. But I've heard stories.
At 8:00pm tonight I have one thing to say....LET"S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!
and let's beat the (other) ill-tempered rodents at their own game, Olde fashion power "F"-in Football, in away that would get Woody *damn* in envy.
Poe Mcknoe:
I heard that Auburn fans do exist: however, they only show up on rare occasions. Like their annual a** kickin at the hands of Alabama.
Anyone catch the sign on Gameday that a Vandy fan had:
The Nerds will take over the Turf! At least they kinda know their role....
I would agree that Vandy is getting ahead of themselves, but I also think they could take it to Auburn today. Auburn isn't a good football team, the fact that they are ranked higher than us is a freaking joke! I say Vandy by 3.
Looking at the Big 10.... I was never buying into Penn State being the class of the Big 10 and they are showing it now. 0-0 going into the second quarter against Purdue? and they look sloppy as hell. They better get their crap together - we need Penn State to continue their "illusion" of a season until they come to C-Bus.
Joe Pa said "I would put this team right with the 1994 squad." - C'mon Joe Pa!? How many meds are you on these days?
Chaoscrusader
I think you may need to recheck your facts regarding the AU / Alabama series ... I believe AU has won 6 in a row ... I was at the 2005 Iron bowl and its gotten worse since then ... looks like Alabama has finally gotten it turned around, though
also, we cannot really be talkin' shit to anyone right now. Hell vandy has done twice as much as our bucks have. Let's just go about our business and gradually regain respect. You cannot win it back overnight
we have to win 2 or 3 high profile games in a row
JB is that the 1894 squad at PSU?
I agree Blowout that we need to watch talking about other teams given the way our Buckeyes have under performed thus far this season, but what has Vany done thats so great?
Yes, they have gone 4-0, but against who? A highly over rated South Car., Mississippi, Rice and Miami (OH)? Both wins over (weaker) SEC schools where by a combined 13 points. I do feel they will win get the win over Auburn, but will be exposed against Georgia, Florida, Wake and possibly Tennessee.
As for PSU, they are putting Purdue away as they should, but I'm still not impressed. Purdue just can't buy a break and Painter looks horrible. Clark is for real though! It makes me wonder why he was backing up Morelli last year..???
And yes Kyle, I think Joe Pa was talking about the team he coached when he was in his 20's in 1984....
I hate that there is no "EDIT"... errr 1894 Kyle
Ditto - I had a couple of bone head typo's
Buckeyeblowoutwin,
It is game day! The time for second guessing and wishing this or that is over. Like crying in baseball... Fretting over stupid shit does not happen on game day!!! (or at least before the game) It is time to get stoked and yes, talk shit!!! Some loser from Auburn or Vandy-wipe belittled our warriors in scarlet & gray. If I vented a little and errored, so be it. Because "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?" Dude, lighten up...
We are having a block party in our neighborhood with game projecting on a side of a house. My neighbor is from Wiscy and has a Bucky the Buck tooth Rodent in his front yard. Fortunately we have Brutus protecting the decency of all who attend.
Most importantly….
WE WILL WIN
Now I have to finish setting up for the party and drink some more beer.
See ya and Chill
I hear ya Chaoscrusader... lets go bucks
one at a time and, that string starts tonight. This is the first time the world gets to see LIC so he needs to perform.
I will say this Chaoscrusader, in reading your posts we need you and Spielman as coaches as you seem to have more gumption than this team
go bucks!!!!!!!!!
We should do liveblogs here at 11W
"We should do liveblogs here at 11W"
I will second this notion.
J.B.
You are right in that vandy hasn't really done anything great, but neither have we. I think we would beat Vandy for sure, but I am not going to say we are so much better than them that they're ribbing us is outrageous. And technically, their Ws are better than our Ws so far.
I think we are getting better and better, but this team in not that great yet. That doesn't mean all is lost, just that we are not deserving of the top 10 plain and simple. OSU will not be "down" for long, meaning I am expecting this team to compete for a MNC next year (I am as delusional as most Buckeyes fans). But, this year I say lets just hang back and let the clearly better teams take the lead and scrutiny for this year... we'll just keep improving and improving all season long
Buckeyeblowoutwin:
I have to say, the intensity on team that is dominated by starting seniors is surprisingly lacking. I hope that hit TP put on that Minn LB is a signal for good things to come. Opening kick off is the best indicator of intensity when you see who hits who.
Like I said last week, I want the buckeyes to start out on defense so we can kick it short and give all of the buckeyes on kick off the chance to lay some wood.
I'm not exactly at the home base, but I can probably throw up a Cover-It Live post if you guys want me to. I'll need some assistance on the play by play and color commentary, but you guys have color if anything.
Do we have to actually give a run down of every play or can we just post reactions and bitch and moan?
or celebrate by squealing like little girls, depending on play result
There's a lot of little girls on the Michigan forums then... They are just falling apart against Illinios. Michigan's O started off pretty well, but haven't been able to move the ball the second quarter AT ALL and now trail the Illini 17-14 going in to the second half.
They just gave up a 77 yard touchdown to a tight end in Ann Arbor. Wow.
Actually he is a tight end converted to WR as of last year.
Anyway Michigan looking like Michigan now, Illinois may run away with this one.
poguemahone, I'm not exactly sure what all it entails, but I'll put one up and we'll run with it.
LOL @ ABC panning to a pissed off Michigan fan flicking off the refs.
If Illinois only scores one point here, they are in trouble.
Man, Juice still gives me nightmares. Quarterbacks aren't supposed to be that agile at 235...
Juice def is the scariest QB in the Big Ten, because ILL offense is not the problem. Ready for a night time game where we hit on all cyilnders. I think after tonight we know where this team charcter is at. I think Beanie coming out in his first night game against a good team this year, he going to be jacked, big run first quater thats my call. Watching the Auburn vs Vandy game no way are those SEC teams better then teams in the Big Ten. Anyways
GO BUCKS
More than half drunk, All I have to say is that I told you so!!!! WE WILL WIN!!!!
Playing wiscy is about heart. If the team can improve upon their intenisity (especially in the 2nd qtr). We will be a one loss team. Because heart is equal to adervisity and a greater desire to overcome.
WE WILL WIN!!!!