You hear me, Big Ten people? Not a damn word about any SEC conspiracies.
That Iowa-Indiana game was the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Questionable calls went to Iowa. A touchdown for Indiana was reversed on replays that never came close to showing enough proof to reverse the call on the field.
I'm saying it: I firmly believe those Big Ten referees, whether on their own or at the behest of the league, did what they had to do to keep the Big Ten's only BCS title candidate undefeated. And given how bad Iowa was for 3 1/2 quarters, they had to do a lot.
If you're a Top 25 voter and you don't vote Iowa down -- as in, worse than last week -- after this game, then you didn't watch the game. Or you didn't know what you were watching.
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Riles
Reputation: 85Level: All-Star Since: Mar 23, 2007 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 6:34 pm
Score: 50
Not another word about SEC refereesObviously you didn't watch the game either, Mr. Doyel. Iowa only played bad for 3 quarters. |
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Gregg Doyel Level: Superstar Since: Dec 25, 2006 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 6:44 pm
Score: 90
Not another word about SEC refereesWorst complaint I've ever seen. And maybe you're right. But three, 3 1/2, who cares? Iowa sucked, and you know it. And the refs knew it, which is why they gave the game to Iowa. |
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bud2380
Reputation: 91 Level: All-Star Since: Mar 10, 2008 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 6:49 pm
Score: 144
Not another word about SEC refereesWas it really worse than Alabama needing 2 blocked field goals to win at home against a 3-4 Tennessee team?? Was it really worse than Florida needing a lot of help from officials to pull off a last second win against a mediocre Arkansas team? I understand you hate the Big Ten and thats your opinion, but this little bit you wrote is way over the top. It's a 4 quarter game and Iowa more than dominated the 4th quarter. There was only one questionable call and from what I could see he didn't secure possession until he had hit out of bounds. If that's not what you saw, then that is fine too. |
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HawkKing81
Reputation: 36 Level: Rookie Since: Oct 31, 2009 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 6:56 pm
Score: 146
Not another word about SEC refereesCome on ref conspiracy? You don't really believe that right? |
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Urbandale Level: All-Star Since: Mar 3, 2008 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 7:00 pm
Score: 102
Not another word about SEC refereesIm sorry but did it really matter in the outcome of the game. 1 I repeat 1 questionable call that resulted in score or not went in Iowa's favor. It was a bad call to be overturned but I believe that he was out in the first place. Just because Iowa got that one call it didn't affect the outcome of the game. |
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DeepSthBoy
Reputation: 91 Level: All-Star Since: Jul 30, 2008 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 7:13 pm
Score: 80
Not another word about SEC refereesYes, it was one HELLUVA lot worse. Bama was up 12-3 with 3:29 left. Tennesse needed a fumble, a drive, an onside kick and a couple of highly opportune passes to even GET in the position to kick that FG. Not to mention UT has one of the best defenses in the nation. You are a complete idiot. |
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Gohawksbaby
Reputation: 89 Level: All-Star Since: Aug 31, 2006 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 7:14 pm
Score: 165
You obviously didn't watch the game Doyle!Iowa and the Big Ten are sick of your SEC bias. Does Florida get crap for pulling out it's close games? How bout Texas losing big to Colorado and then coming back to win? Alabama needed 2 blocked FG's to win it's game. Stop bagging on the Hawks. Yeah, they were down, but you don't score 28 pts in tinal quarter by accident. Iowa is the better team and won by 18 points? What are you whining about? One more thing for you to consider.. Iowa has now won 13 straight games and they've done it with good team chemistry and solid coaching. I hope the Hawks make it to the title game and knock out Mr. ESPN, I mean Tim Tebow and his gators. I'd love to see you eat your words. |
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JLBe
Reputation: 38 Level: Rookie Since: Oct 27, 2009 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 7:16 pm
Score: 142
Not another word about SEC refereesFrom where I was sitting, it appeared that the Indiana player was at least two feet out of bounds. That dragging foot that spit up the cinders was clearly caused by a bad camera angle, or fairies. I don't think Iowa should suffer when fairies kick up cinders. On a more serious note, it is a shame that the only bad calls in college football today came at Iowa City. And to think those blind computers only take into account that a team wins nine games against teams that overall have good records. What a stupid way to rank teams. Winning against good teams in their own stadiums is no way to rise in the polls. I sure hope everyone else feels the way Mr. Doyle and I do. |
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bud2380
Reputation: 91 Level: All-Star Since: Mar 10, 2008 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 7:21 pm
Score: 143
Not another word about SEC refereesI'm sorry, but I just had to write again to laugh. This is the stupidest thing I've read in awhile. |
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jazii
Reputation: 33 Level: Rookie Since: Oct 31, 2009 |
Posted on: October 31, 2009 7:24 pm
Score: 149
Not another word about SEC refereesDoyel- |
