The dream lives

Ladies and gentlemen, fifth time’s the charm!

Bo Is Back. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/8864ce7xEh

— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) December 18, 2022

I guess we’re hoping Oregon makes the CFP field next season, amirite?

Guess who turns 79 today?

You realize he’s gonna outlive everyone reading this post, right?

Ohio State survey sez…

Land Grant Holy Land polled its readers on what worries them the most about their team facing Georgia.  Results:

We have seen that Stroud has been fairly adept this season at escaping pressure and moving the pocket, but he has struggled when he has had rushers in his face, often defaultign to throwing off of his back foot. Of course, this is also partially the same as the third most popular pick for this question. No matter what Todd McShay thinks about his character, Jalen Carter is an absolute beast, and the OSU offensive line will need to figure out a way to keep him at bay on NYE.

Who am I to argue?

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What time is it? It’s CFP time.

I’m a watch guy, so this caught my eye when I saw it on Twitter.

 

From the ancient Greek word ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, meaning the perfect moment or timing. With a 41mm brushed stainless-steel case, polished bezel, and two-tiered dial, the KAIROS II is a contemporary take on a classic design. Key features: 316L stainless steel case, water resistance to 100 meters, Swiss Made self-winding movement, circular brushed finish dial, guilloche patterned dial plate with the CFP logo, art deco debossed hour indeces and diamond cut hands filled with Swiss Super Luminova (X1) – allowing them to all glow in the dark.  Comes with two straps: a 3-link stainless-steel bracelet with micro-adjustable buckle and a nylon strap in the school (or CFP) colors, and complimentary custom engraving (up to 50 characters)

Shipping in January 2023

Best of all, “If your team wins the National Championship, you will have the option to upgrade your purchase, at no additional cost, to the National Champions design once released.”

If you don’t feel like taking a chance before ordering, they’ve got ones honoring the current national champs, like this one.  (Although I’m not sure why this one’s dated 2021 and the other’s 2023.)

I’m adding it to the GTP Gift Guide, but thought it was worth its own post.

Seven years of college down the drain

Okay, not exactly, but, still…

Oregon TE Cam McCormick has been granted a 9th year of eligibility by the NCAA, per @JamesCrepea.

NINTH! https://t.co/YtUCUtftBA

— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) December 17, 2022

This is wild. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MIFO8DEKl0

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 17, 2022

Actually, that’s pretty friggin’ impressive.

Honk if you’ve dunked on the Gators

Even the Oregon State mascot’s dunking…

Congrats! pic.twitter.com/Rlbi8OKWx8

— Benny The Beaver (@BennyBeaver) December 17, 2022

I know it won’t last, but when’s the last time Florida entered the offseason in a lower place than Vanderbilt?

The new Gator Standard

MIHALEK COMING THROUGH FOR THE GATORS#LVBowl pic.twitter.com/zutmG6aPlE

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 17, 2022

Fair warning:  that clip is never gonna get old for me.

Rough times at Florida right now:
— Consecutive losing seasons for the first time since 1978-79
— Swept by Tennessee, Georgia and Florida State for first time ever
— Field goal with 37 seconds left avoids being shut out for first time since 1988 (lost Las Vegas Bowl 30-3)

— David Paschall (@DavidSPaschall) December 17, 2022

Billy got a $100,000 bonus for all that.  What a time to be alive!

A worthy heir to Brenton Cox

Siri, how does a Florida player go all out?

@GatorsFB this effort !!! 0 excuse for this terrible effort by Princely Umanmielen.. Get him off the field ! pic.twitter.com/vGIjyqzxjJ

— Devon (@DevonTalton) December 17, 2022

That culture change in Gainesville is really taking hold, methinks.