***2023-24 College Football Thread***

[Jer]

I know it makes sense that it’s technically a dead ball foul, but I know for certain I’ve seen that cause a first down before.

 

[JP4CY]

I know it makes sense that it’s technically a dead ball foul, but I know for certain I’ve seen that cause a first down before.

Thats what I thought too.

 

[packattack425]

that targeting call makes sense but don’t make sense at the same time

 

[NWICY]

Next time you’re at bass pro check out the terms on the boats. It’s gross. The 5/10/15/20 has now reach 1-877-kars4kids level of annoyance

Those boats aren't paid with cash?

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Kind of glad they ruled like that Clemson qb you have to know where the marker is.

 

[jctisu]

Something to ponder: could NIL+ transfer and play actually heavily affect the top-heaviness of college football to a more even playing field?

It’s been suggested it might level some of the playing field after the top couple of teams. Might get more parity for the 12-team playoff where teams like Georgia are still elite and in their own class. But teams 3-12 or so could start to be more even over time. We shall see.

 

[CyGuy5]

What is Clemson doing? This looks like some vintage Iowa State stuff

 

[AlaCyclone]

I know it makes sense that it’s technically a dead ball foul, but I know for certain I’ve seen that cause a first down before.

My guess is that if it was on 1st, 2nd or 3rd, Clemson gets the first down. However, since it was on 4th, when they play ends (QB is down), the ball is turned over (on downs), then there is a foul (targetting / late hit), it was Duke ball when the fould happened - even though it was only their ball for one second. I understand that logic technically, but I don't like the spirit of it. I think that rule needs to be changed to give the team that was fouled a first down.

 

[3TrueFans]

I know it makes sense that it’s technically a dead ball foul, but I know for certain I’ve seen that cause a first down before.

On 4th down though? Seems pretty clear, although probably somewhat rare just based on how often teams go for it on 4th down.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

I am not a hater like many on here. Former Northwestern season ticket holder, and I have been to games in all but @ Rutgers B1G stadiums. @ Nebraska was during the Big 8 days and @ Maryland was during the ACC days, but I have been. There was a time when I enjoyed the random B1G game on ESPN at Noon, but it has become so unwatchable lately. Watering down the product has not helped. The uneven divisons is also bad for the B1G. The CBS National Game with Northwestern @ Rutgers yesterday was super bad. The SEC NEVER had a dog like that on CBS when they were the #01 product on CBS. Quite frankly, CBS / NBC / Fox have paid way too much for their current inventory. Oh well. Preaching to the choir, I know.

I’m not disagreeing with any of that but the SEC comparison isn’t fair when it’s a Sunday game of also rans. The only reason they get those two teams to play that is because none of the good teams in the big ten would put up with having a short week. Still have no idea how they got LSU to agree to a Sunday game.

 

[Mr Janny]

That might do it

This game feels a bit like the ISU/Nebraska Yakity-Sax game

 

[jctisu]

Interception Duke!!!!

 

[theshadow]

I know it makes sense that it’s technically a dead ball foul, but I know for certain I’ve seen that cause a first down before.

Because you've seen it on other downs, where the dead ball doesn't result in a change of possession.

If that play happens on 3rd down instead of 4th, it's still Clemson ball.

 

[cyclones500]

That probably does it.

 

[Gonzo]

Ballgame. Damn. What a great weekend of CFB.

 

[Cmonwhatarewedoinghereman]

I understand the technicality of it all but if the guy starts the slide and the play is over and then a guy lights him up and targets him…why isn’t it a late hit??

 

[CyByrd]

I know it makes sense that it’s technically a dead ball foul, but I know for certain I’ve seen that cause a first down before.

Could be that it was a Late Hit with Targeting (dead ball) vs a tackle with Targeting which might not be a dead ball foul?

 

[jctisu]

Duke. Football school.

 

[Prone2Clone]

Doesn't appear that Clemson will end the year in the top 25.

 

[Rods79]

Can we stop the preseason rankings now please?