Cincinnati/Alabama game thread

[RocketDawg]

Kickoff imminent.

[RocketDawg]

Alabama looking like Alabama so far.

[msstate7]

I wish tulsa had scored at the goal line. Cinci has no business here

[Commercecomet24]

It's early but Cincy looks
Woefully outmanned

[msstate7]

I don't care if a G5 team wins 100-0 all 12 games, never put them in the playoffs again. Welp, guess I can find a movie till the next game

[Bdawg]

It's early but Cincy looks
Woefully outmanned

Bama just checked their oil on that drive, and they were waaay low. Let's see about the cincy O.

[Dak Holliday]

Cincy will be gassed by mid 2nd Q. Bama gonna make a statement

[msstate7]

Even if they don't score on this drive, I think they showing I was really shorting them... they're pretty good

[Bdawg]

Cincy at least possessing the ball. Their D needs it.

[msstate7]

Ritter has a nice arm.

[Bdawg]

5 looked pretty bad on that tackle. Sounds like he's hurt

[bobtail bob]

Bama is playing back waiting on a tipped pass or errant throw.

[Commercecomet24]

Cincy may score some but I don't think their defense will stop bama at all.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

I wonder why Marcus Banks didnt stay with BAMA until the end of the season? He would be starting now.

[Bdawg]

Cincy missed their chance this round

[RocketDawg]

I don't care if a G5 team wins 100-0 all 12 games, never put them in the playoffs again. Welp, guess I can find a movie till the next game

But - what if Cincy wins today?

[msstate7]

Still a good drive.

BTW, if a miss st player stood over a bama player like the bama defender did, it would be a penalty

[bobtail bob]

Cinc looked around and saw where they were at in that timeout and their arsehole got tight

[msstate7]

But - what if Cincy wins today?

Then this would be one of those times where I'm wrong... usually happens a couple times a decade

Lol

[msstate7]

Penalties like that lose games

[msstate7]

That DE just bent his team over and screwed them

[msstate7]

Gotta get a stop here. Have to

[msstate7]

I think he was behind the line. Hope they say stands

[Bdawg]

I think it was a legal pass
Does the ball have to be out of his hands?

[Commercecomet24]

I think it was a legal pass
Does the ball have to be out of his hands?

Yes it does this ones real close

[msstate7]

Bama WRs are not human

[msstate7]

I wanna see bama fans crying and jump over the ledge... step it up, bearcats

[Bdawg]

Robinson got nice vision and burst

[msstate7]

I think grabbing ear hole is faskmask. Prob got lucky there

[msstate7]

Robinson got nice vision and burst

So he's a normal bama rb. Hed be the best we've ever had, and he's just avg (maybe below) for them

[msstate7]

Saban is going. Huge play here

[Bdawg]

So he's a normal bama rb. Hed be the best we've ever had, and he's just avg (maybe below) for them

I know. Sad

[RocketDawg]

Cincinnati did well holding them to a field goal.

[Bdawg]

3 and outs won't get it for sure!

[msstate7]

Cincinnati did well holding them to a field goal.

And then 3 and out. Td here, and they're on ropes. Come on bearcats

[msstate7]

One thing that's amazing to me is bama fans still travel well. I would think with all their success that semi-final games wouldn't even be that attractive. They have tremendous fans

[RocketDawg]

One thing that's amazing to me is bama fans still travel well. I would think with all their success that semi-final games wouldn't even be that attractive. They have tremendous fans

They have a LOT of fans, all over the country.

[Commercecomet24]

They have a LOT of fans, all over the country.

This they're all over the country, well
at least as long as theyre winning lol

[RocketDawg]

Doesn't matter if Cincinnati wins - they're holding their own. #4 is supposed to lose to #1. They deserve to be in this game.

[msstate7]

This they're all over the country, well
at least as long as theyre winning lol

They're great. In '98 when I was a student at state for my first semester, they took over our campus starting on like Tuesday with RVs. I never saw anything like that. They weren't great then either

[msstate7]

Doesn't matter if Cincinnati wins - they're holding their own. #4 is supposed to lose to #1. They deserve to be in this game.

Still early, but I agree so far

[RocketDawg]

Bearcats special team coverage has been excellent so far.

[Catfish]

Go Bearcats! Need a big stop here.

[msstate7]

Man, that's a big time tackle. I talked crap early, but cinci is pretty good... they'd smoke us

[Catfish]

Time for their offense to start clicking.

[bobtail bob]

Making good college QBs look pedestrian to bad is a Saban speciality .Especially with three weeks to prepare

[MBDawg601]

Emotions keeping Cincy in it. This game will end 35-10 or something similar. Cincy is exactly what we thought they were. Tough team, but not near the caliber of bama/ga. Still the true #4 because the rest of the country is mediocre.

[Vandownbytheriver]

I don't know if I've ever hated a player like I do Jameson Williams. He's a bitch.

[Catfish]

Cincy D getting tired

[msstate7]

Refs letting that continue is embarrassing for the game

[Vandownbytheriver]

Refs letting that continue is embarrassing for the game

It's Bama, do you expect anything less?

[msstate7]

I don't know if I've ever hated a player like I do Jameson Williams. He's a bitch.

What a weird player to generate that much hate for. Marshall Henderson, cam Newton, Bo Wallace, or Juan soto (I'm a braves hack haha), I can understand, but Williams?

[msstate7]

That was a hold, right?

[msstate7]

Bryce young is such a smart player. Young qbs usually aren't that smart

[msstate7]

Huge! Got to take advantage, cinci

[Percho]

C needs points before half.

[Catfish]

Gotta move the ball this series. Bama licking their chops waiting for the interception.

[Lord McBuckethead]

What does Bama put on their uniforms? All of the skill players always look like their jerseys bunch up really weird. They are the only team that this happens. Look at Williams' jersey. It is seriously bunched up in a way you will never see with any other player on any team not named Bama. It happens to all of Bama's skill players too.

Just take a look and see.

[Vandownbytheriver]

What a weird player to generate that much hate for. Marshall Henderson, cam Newton, Bo Wallace, or Juan soto (I'm a braves hack haha), I can understand, but Williams?

It's his overall attitude. He couldn't cut it at Ohio State and went to Bama because he got beat out by several other WRs. Just listen to some of his interviews. He's a complete douche. He had this to say about Ohio State fans. "Ohio State fans be tripping,” Williams said. “They don’t claim me. I don’t claim them. Ohio State fans be tripping. They disowned me. I went to ‘Bama. When I graduate, I will have graduated from ‘Bama.” I mean, you left because you couldn't crack the top of the depth chart in year 2. Of course they don't like you. Add in the fact he's from St Louis and as I Cubs fan I want him to fail at life.

[Lord McBuckethead]

I may be terrible, but I am rooting for both Cincy and Michigan.

[msstate7]

Ritter, if you can't make that throw, you're gonna lose

[msstate7]

You have to get that muff

[msstate7]

I'm of the opinion that on a muff, the gunner should just hold the returner. It's your guys that are facing the direction of the ball

[Commercecomet24]

Looks like both defense have taken over.

[Mjoelner34]

Why is Bama even trying to throw the ball?

[msstate7]

Again, young is so smart

[Commercecomet24]

Robinson is a beast.

[msstate7]

17-3 at half is game

[Commercecomet24]

Why is Bama even trying to throw the ball?

Wondered that myself. First drive 10 runs, 1 pass, td.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Why is Bama even trying to throw the ball?

Because they have a hiesman winning qb and I don't care what the stats say, Bama's WR and QB are better than Cincy.

[Lord McBuckethead]

17-3 at half is game

Yep.

[Mjoelner34]

Why is Bama even trying to throw the ball?

Ok. I guess that's why.

[Commercecomet24]

That td probably ended it for cincy

[msstate7]

Yep.

They have 1:36 to try and get a score. They better, or just throw the white flag

[Lord McBuckethead]

that is why Bama is throwing. Cincy, just doesn't have enough to hang. 1 drive yes. 2-4 drives, maybe. Eventually, cream rises to the top.

The only way to do it, is make sure everything bounces your way. Missing the muff because the gunner didn't take out the returner hurts. Should be 6-10 at a minimum.

[msstate7]

Even if it's a fg, you have to score here

[Mjoelner34]

Because they have a hiesman winning qb and I don't care what the stats say, Bama's WR and QB are better than Cincy.

Yeah but Robinson is averaging over 7ypc against a fresh D. Keep feeding him and it'll be over 10 by the 4th qtr.

[msstate7]

Ritter, your mom is denying you after that

[msstate7]

Cinci, just pack up at the half and go home. If you can't even let your qb get a throw off there, you don't belong

[bobtail bob]

Cindy coach stuttering and voice was cracking. He’s as in over his head as is his Conference USA team

[MBDawg601]

76 total yards for CINCY.

Bama playing conservative the first half is the only reason it is only 17-3.

I knew Bama dominated on defense, but 76 yards? Wow.

[msstate7]

76 total yards for CINCY.

Bama playing conservative the first half is the only reason it is only 17-3.

I knew Bama dominated on defense, but 76 yards? Wow.

Ritter has to be better. He's been under some pressure, but he's missed some throws. He has to be better

[MBDawg601]

Yeah, I don't think it gets better for him. Bama will have 4-5 sacks the 2nd half. A lot of drop backs needed to mount a comeback

[msstate7]

Yeah, I don't think it gets better for him. Bama will have 4-5 sacks the 2nd half. A lot of drop backs needed to mount a comeback

We'll know for sure quickly. If Cincinnati is gonna stay in this, they'll score out the half. If they don't, it's over

[Madisonmd]

Dear Cincy, welcome to the sandbox we get to play in every week!

[NCDawg]

Amazing how Saban gets all those strong, fast, guys. Alabama must have a great strength program. You don't see any flab on any of their players.

[parabrave]

And Bamas best receiver is out. Their Best RB is out and they are starting 2 new CBs.

[msstate7]

On 2nd and 1, they gotta take a shot

[Commercecomet24]

And Bamas best receiver is out. Their Best RB is out and they are starting 2 new CBs.

That rb may be out but that dang Robinson is a monster, he may even be better.

[msstate7]

Good drive

[RocketDawg]

3 is better than nothing.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Dear Cincy, welcome to the sandbox we get to play in every week!

Exactly. At least next week you don't have to go on the road to LSU or aTm or GA, or UF, or UM, or Ark, or Auburn, or Kentucky. All of which would have won their conference, maybe not Auburn.

[RocketDawg]

Exactly. At least next week you don't have to go on the road to LSU or aTm or GA, or UF, or UM, or Ark, or Auburn, or Kentucky. All of which would have won their conference, maybe not Auburn.

But if they can reach back and grab a little extra, they can play either Michigan or Georgia. ;)

[Commercecomet24]

Exactly. At least next week you don't have to go on the road to LSU or aTm or GA, or UF, or UM, or Ark, or Auburn, or Kentucky. All of which would have won their conference, maybe not Auburn.

Yep and folks from other conferences don't realize this. That sec schedule can take its toll and it's brutal.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Amazing how Saban gets all those strong, fast, guys. Alabama must have a great strength program. You don't see any flab on any of their players.

5* players are specimen. Every single one of them. And that is before they even get to campus. The absolute best genes, that have more mature bodies than the other 95% of players coming out of high school.
Put it this way, I would be willing to bet, other than offensive line, if we got 5* players at every position, 75% of them or maybe even all of them would be starting for us by week 3 of the freshman year.

[RocketDawg]

Don't think I've seen Bryce Young slide yet.

[Lord McBuckethead]

But if they can reach back and grab a little extra, they can play either Michigan or Georgia. ;)

It just isn't going to happen. Maybe if they didn't give up the late TD, but now.... No.

[RocketDawg]

5* players are specimen. Every single one of them. And that is before they even get to campus. The absolute best genes, that have more mature bodies than the other 95% of players coming out of high school.
Put it this way, I would be willing to bet, other than offensive line, if we got 5* players at every position, 75% of them or maybe even all of them would be starting for us by week 3 of the freshman year.

And Bama can pretty much get their pick. Lots of high-caliber players want to play for Saban.

[RocketDawg]

It just isn't going to happen. Maybe if they didn't give up the late TD, but now.... No.


Yeah, that late TD was a big downer. But the Bearcats came to play.

[msstate7]

And Bama can pretty much get their pick. Lots of high-caliber players want to play for Saban.

They do, but in their defense, I think they get absolutely everything out of them. I think this is the reason why a lot of bama players come into the nfl good, but don't usually get a ton better. Saban coaches these guys up so well in college. Bama has a talent advantage and a coaching advantage on everyone

[basedog]

Bama?s play calling sucks! First two drives they pounded the run game, lost Mo passing, just dumb or crazy!

[Percho]

The difference in the game is the D of Bama.

C has actually played pretty good D

[msstatelp1]

Bill O'Brien is a really shitty OC. I don't know why Saban has kept him around.

[Commercecomet24]

Bama?s play calling sucks! First two drives they pounded the run game, lost Mo passing, just dumb or crazy!

You are correct, sir!

[msstate7]

You're a DA, Cincinnati defender

[msstate7]

Who is that woman bama fan they keep showing? Camera man must like em old

[msstate7]

Pace (cinci defender that got penalty), you just pissed off the baddest team in the country. You're a DA, and you deserve to lose

[msstate7]

Bama players catch that.

[Catfish]

He should have caught that!

[msstate7]

You used a TO on a 3rd and 14 in the 3rd quarter and one there. You are over your head, fickell

[Saltydog]

Who is that woman bama fan they keep showing? Camera man must like em old

Too much makeup on, ruby red lipstick, bleach blonde hair........Yep, lives in a trailer park in Gordo.......

[msstate7]

A fg got you to 2 scores. You just lost the game.

[Vandownbytheriver]

Gotta feel for Cincys D. They've played well enough to win most games. Their Offense has just sucked. The routes have been open and Ridder has just missed them. Nerves were too much.

[Vandownbytheriver]

Too much makeup on, ruby red lipstick, bleach blonde hair........Yep, lives in a trailer park in Gordo.......

Tusk's old lady.

[msstate7]

Robinson taking oxygen after 2 carries. I know he's ran a lot today, but come on... jj Johnson could carry it 35 times

[msstate7]

Gotta feel for Cincys D. They've played well enough to win most games. Their Offense has just sucked. The routes have been open and Ridder has just missed them. Nerves were too much.

I think so too. Ritter wasn't good. He did have a great throw dropped for a td, but overall, he was bad

[Vandownbytheriver]

I think so too. Ritter wasn't good. He did have a great throw dropped for a td, but overall, he was bad

They'd beat any other SEC team besides UGA. They are a good team.

[Bdawg]

Don't think I've seen Bryce Young slide yet.

You know, you can dive forward and still be safe if do it at the right time. Probably net 3-4 more yards by doing that.

[Quaoarsking]

They'd beat any other SEC team besides UGA. They are a good team.

Probably. Really unlucky to draw Saban as their opponent. He wasn't going to blow this game.

[msstate7]

Probably. Really unlucky to draw Saban as their opponent. He wasn't going to blow this game.

If you gonna play bama in playoffs, you want em in championship. Their 200 coaches will just scout you too well with a month to prepare

[msstate7]

How was that not a PF?

[msstate7]

My quick takeaway from the game: Sean Payton, do not take Ritter unless it's the 5th round or so. He has a nice arm, but he isn't a good decision maker or very accurate under any pressure at all

[Bdawg]

If you gonna play bama in playoffs, you want em in championship. Their 200 coaches will just scout you too well with a month to prepare

Yeah, I wonder why the ncaa doesn't limit the number of off field staff to help level the playing field?

[Dak Holliday]

Too much makeup on, ruby red lipstick, bleach blonde hair........Yep, lives in a trailer park in Gordo.......
🎶
I said, yeah, dad, ain?t she cool? That?s the kind I dig.
🎶

[msstate7]

🎶
I said, yeah, dad, ain?t she cool? That?s the kind I dig.
🎶

Thump up for confederant railroad reference haha

[Vandownbytheriver]

Ridder lost them this game. He looked horrible even when he had time. All we will hear now is how no other power 5 team should get a chance. I'm past years, even the big boys have gotten beat much worse than they did.

[Saltydog]

Tusk's old lady.

Doubtful.....She had a tooth......

[TUSK]

Doubtful.....She had a tooth......

you misspelled "toof"...