Mizzou Vs. Florida

[ozark trout fisher]

I think the rule is needed but I agree that it needs to be refined. Some astronomical percentage of these calls are getting overturned, but still resulting in that 15 yard penalty that is so devastating. I think they are reluctant to go down the slippery slope of overturning penalties, but I agree they should make an exception here.

That said: if it has the intended result of limiting brain damage and other issues, despite ALL of the issues it causes fans and players, it is very much worth it. I don't know whether that effect will come about or not. Likely it will take dealing with the rule for a couple years so we can see whether it's effective.

By the way, after seeing a replay of the call early in the Florida game, objectively that was an easy call (and the right one.) Many are a lot more vague than that or just downright incorrect.

[Quillback]

Wow, Mizzou ranked #5 in the AP poll!

[Feathers and Fins]

OTF is a good rule and has made an impact on the positive side, players are even showing they know they are getting the flag before it comes out. That said especially the last part it makes me think though they know it because of where the contact was. That is a good thing but that also tells me the player was probably innocent of the "intent"!

Intent being the very thing the league is trying to get out of the game. The officials ( im talking schools, coaches and officials ) have already said they will be looking at it this off season and changing it. That statement alone is enough to have warranted overturning the rest of this season the "penalty" part if overturned by replay officials. But it is what it is this year.

Next year most the talk is about doing this.

1. Official on the field makes the call.

2. Instantly goes to replay official

3. If there is no intent then its overturned and no penalty yards.

I can agree with that fully, But they need to have a very direct definition of what "intentional targeting" is. Crown of the helmet above the shoulders or below the waist is not always intentional and the replay official must have specific guidelines. I think they are smart enough to figure out a guy leading with his helmet with a lunge is intentional. A guy that hits a taller person in the head by act of him coming down or attempting to make a tackle where the other player lowers himself down is not.

There has been three plays I can think of a RB lowered himself as the D-player was coming in to tackle the D-player was called for targeting when it was a very clean hit. This is a violent sport injuries will happen you cant take all the hitting out unless you want it to be flag football and the league needs to be careful how much of the game they remove without very careful thought before enacting.

#5 That surprises me.

[Quillback]

I am surprised also, but the argument could be made that it is justified.

[ozark trout fisher]

Mizzou also #5 in the BCS Standings, behind Alabama, FSU, Oregon, and Ohio State. Right now the title game would be Alabama vs. Florida State which would be a good one.....would have to lean towards FSU though.

[moguy1973]

#5 That surprises me.

Tons of upsets yesterday.

[Justin Spencer]

Looks like Mizzou catches another break as SC quarterback is unlikely to play this week. A win puts us 3 games up in the east all but guaranteeing a trip to the SEC Championship game, WOW!!!

[Al Agnew]

We all know that the only way Mizzou gets to the national championship game is if they go undefeated, and Bama goes undefeated until the SEC championship game and Mizzou beats them. But the amazing thing is, it's looking like this could actually be a possibility. Each game Mizzou has played, we've been upping our expectations when they win. For me, after the Toledo game I figured a 7-5 record and a minor bowl game was the realistic goal. After the Indiana game, I could see an 8-4 record. After the Georgia game, I could see them beating Florida but not SC. Now I'm thinking beating SC is doable, and if they beat SC, and continue to play at that level, the only other game on the schedule that they might not win would be TAM, and I think the defense is good enough to slow down Manziel and the offense is good enough to win. Yes, this IS Mizzou, and it seems like at some point there will always be the disappointment of losing a game they should win. But this is a GOOD team.

No matter what kind of injuries Georgia and Florida have had, I believe only one of them in total was on the offensive line, and Mizzou's defensive line simply dominated both teams' offensive line. This may be the best defensive line in the SEC. The secondary is not up to that level, but they are opportunistic and get turnovers, and if Gaines get back to full speed they are pretty good. The offense simply has too many weapons, and it looks like Mauk can carry the load, although he's a gunslinger who is going to make a few mistakes. But he has the arm, and if they can get him to look off his receivers and not telegraph his passes, he can be deadly. The offensive line is adequate but not great.

I'm still a little worried about Baggett's kicking. But the play calling on offense and defense has been very good.

It's funny, though. I do think they are a very good team, but you can't take anything for granted, and I'm worried about next Saturday's game. I think they win, but they're going to have to keep playing at the level they are now.

[Wayne SW/MO]

Through it all Mizzou is going to have to tack on a win or two against teams with fewer than 3 losses to get to number 2, unless they get some help against the teams in front of them.

As far as the targeting rule i think it could be simple. If the first strike is from the helmet top striking the opposing players helmet it should be a penalty.

[Feathers and Fins]

AWEEEEEEEEEE THE BCS Poll is out this is what I like for making end of year predictions.

Looking over the BCS poll, Mizz gets a SEC Championship Appearance! ATM already has 2 losses so they are out. LSU has 2 losses they are out. Auburn has 1 loss and has Bama still should be a 2 loss Arkansas is a non-factor as is Ole Miss. ( Bama has the SEC WEST LOCKED) . Mizz has the points and the schedule at this point to be the East representative I don't see a Loss to Kentucky or Tennessee, That is a 9-3 record worse Beat SC or Ole Miss and its as for certain as anything can be in BCS. If its a lock-in when Mizz plays ATM do not play your starters no need for injury before you have to meet Bama.

All the above subject to change at the discretion of the BC$$$$$ and what bowl will make them the most money.