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CFP National Championship thread

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 17:30:49

My IU grad wife is fired up, my IU grad sister is fired up, my IU grad friends are fired up.

I should be a bigger person and root for what would make the important people in my life happy.

This simulation we are living in feels wrong.

So, Cignetti gets a $2MM bonus for winning the Natty. He already made $1.9MM in bonuses for

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 16:59:14, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

other accomplishments this season (B1G wins, conference championship, etc.)

Now, his current contract mandates he get a new contract that requires he be in top 3 of all college football coaches … so, roughly $13MM/year.

His salary at JMU was $678,000

Mrs. Cignetti must be one happy woman

So he makes the same as Ben Johnson*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:55:38, in reply to "So, Cignetti gets a $2MM bonus for winning the Natty. He already made $1.9MM in bonuses for"

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$125k 15 years ago as HC at Indiana University - Pennsylvania*

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:01:44, in reply to "So, Cignetti gets a $2MM bonus for winning the Natty. He already made $1.9MM in bonuses for"

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I mean that is like $180,000 in 2026 dollars.*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:13:41, in reply to "$125k 15 years ago as HC at Indiana University - Pennsylvania*"

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I wonder if IUP will match the contract?*

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:04:21, in reply to "$125k 15 years ago as HC at Indiana University - Pennsylvania*"

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IUP doesn’t exist anymore. Cignetti bankrupted them. *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:53:44, in reply to "I wonder if IUP will match the contract?*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

As Wanny would say: ayupp.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:10:41, in reply to "I wonder if IUP will match the contract?*"

Carson Beck is dating Abella Danger

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 15:43:14, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

Dude's living his best life.

Oh Boy: Parents across the nation are OUTRAGED after ESPN showed adult film star Abella Danger during the national championship game broadcast.

The network should NOT be promoting this while there are children watching the game.

😬😬😬 https://t.co/SP8bCbN7bs pic.twitter.com/Ek3l1lFk4J
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 20, 2026

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He’s going to be a nobody in a few years so yeah, get it all out now*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:52:13, in reply to "Carson Beck is dating Abella Danger"

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Dude's living his best life.

Oh Boy: Parents across the nation are OUTRAGED after ESPN showed adult film star Abella Danger during the national championship game broadcast.

The network should NOT be promoting this while there are children watching the game.

😬😬😬 https://t.co/SP8bCbN7bs pic.twitter.com/Ek3l1lFk4J — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 20, 2026 .

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Did ESPN put up her name and that she was a porn star? Otherwise how did…

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 16:29:40, in reply to "Carson Beck is dating Abella Danger"

parents know who she was? Parents telling on themselves!

ooo

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 17:11:01, in reply to "Did ESPN put up her name and that she was a porn star? Otherwise how did…"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

IYKYK*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 16:30:56, in reply to "Did ESPN put up her name and that she was a porn star? Otherwise how did…"

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parents know who she was? Parents telling on themselves!

Fernando Mendoza was just arrested by ICE*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 16:06:58, in reply to "Carson Beck is dating Abella Danger"

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Don’t think that’s true, she just went to Miami but that part was a fake internet rumor.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 15:45:56, in reply to "Carson Beck is dating Abella Danger"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Play of the game was Mendoza's TD run*

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 15:37:18, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Great play call, gutsy execution*

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Mendoza with a F bomb

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 13:36:43, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza uncharacteristically dropped an “F-Bomb” at the National Championship trophy ceremony & defended it in the press conference…

"At that point I think it was only fitting to open the floodgates, per se, break my stereotype.”

Since he thanked God and… pic.twitter.com/9CkDBx31KD
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) January 20, 2026

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i think this is the right take on postgame win expectancy

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 12:41:44, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

http://x.com/CFBNerds/status/2013662666250678505?s=20

didn't seem like an 85-15 game to me last night. thought IU had the upper hand throughout.

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The 10-0 halftime lead seemed bigger, so credit to Miami for battling hard, especially...

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 15:36:28, in reply to "i think this is the right take on postgame win expectancy"

...after the blocked punt TD

is the shift back to pro-style patience because of the clock rules and consequent fewer plays

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 12:52:45, in reply to "i think this is the right take on postgame win expectancy"

or are there other factors?

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

i think a combo of factors (long post)

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 13:30:57, in reply to "is the shift back to pro-style patience because of the clock rules and consequent fewer plays"

1, fewer plays means teams are trying to maximize plays. definitely a factor.

2, it was always hard for people that wanted to copy Art Briles Baylor and hurry up - it's hard to field 5 skill guys that can run and catch the football on the field at all times. So teams have gone back to bigger people on the field (TEs mostly) because it's easier to recruit that at Illinois, South Alabama, and about everyone in between.

3, college defenses figured out how to defeat the spread RPO by running 3-3-5 defenses making it harder to run spread offenses.

4 (related to 3), college offenses have eschewed under center for a number of reasons, mostly because they can't coach HS QB recruits to do it and time everything up in the pass game with the QBs footwork and WR route running. i think even moreso now in a transfer portal era where you can all but guarantee the starting QB is not a guy you recruited out of HS. being under center is harder, but it's also harder for the defense in play action. you are seeing NFL teams get back under center a lot more because it makes it much harder for DBs to read play action

i think there are two ways college offenses regain the upper hand, and they probably diverge because few teams can do both well. teams will pick one or the other.

one, they go true hurry up no huddle to get the college defenses out of all the simulated pressures that they can run from 3-3-5 personnel. i think this is less likely.

two, they start getting under center a lot more like in the NFL. under center with a TE, two TEs, or a fullback and a TE makes the defense get a lot more vanilla because they must account for more gaps. accounting for 8 gaps in the run game is just harder out of a 3-3-5 because you have to put smaller players at or near the LOS where they will get blocked by a bigger offensive player.

there's a third way that basically no one will opt for, and that is running some kind of true triple option from under center, either the I formation or the flexbone. why i think that gives them an advantage is the speed at which the FB hits the dive option. the dive option hits so fast that it essentially makes every defender a single gap player, and when someone is out of their gap - boom - huge play. it also forces defenses to be very vanilla. you can't drop a DL into coverage - he must play a run assignment because if he drops out on a fullback trap, boom, huge run play. Teams would put 9 in the box against Nebraska and they would still run for 500 yards. that kind of fell out of favor because if you run the ball and lose, people hate your fucking guts and you get fired. so coaches said fuck it, i'll throw it a bunch even though my QB can't read anything and i can't recruit 3-4 capable WRs to catch it. they still get fired, but at least the fans and big boosters think it is more aesthetically pleasing.

bottom line, the simulated pressures at the NFL and especially college level have the defense with an upper hand because they can really confuse the QBs reads in either the run, pass, or RPO game. offenses will have to figure out how to get defenses out of that. staying in 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 RB on 90% of the plays has got college offenses in a rut, IMO.

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or are there other factors?

2nd to last paragraph: Run the Damn Ball, Bobo!

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 16:50:43, in reply to "i think a combo of factors (long post)"

Though not sure Georgia fans quite want the triple.

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or are there other factors?

Made me think of this...

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 14:03:39, in reply to "i think a combo of factors (long post)"

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or are there other factors?

back to the option

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 13:36:46, in reply to "i think a combo of factors (long post)"

you see some teams run a "triple option from spread" but it rarely works. the dive option has to hit FAST for the triple option to work. if you are back in the shotgun (West Virginia, Liberty under Chadwell, a few others) are trying this, but it just doesn't work as well. the dive back has to hit fast to get the defense to play it in a way that will open up big running lanes. it just doesn't hit fast enough out of the shotgun to really get the LBs, DEs, and Safeties flying up to the wrong guy. also being in shotgun forces your OL to hold blocks longer when that dive doesn't hit quick from under center.

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or are there other factors?

Illinois NR final AP poll

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 11:04:49, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Props to Bruce Rauner." "The whole SFC experience sucks."

How did we wind up ahead of Washington in votes?

They beat us head-to-head.

Both teams lost to Wisconsin. Them by 3 in a torrential downpour, us by 17 on a beautiful (just chilly) night.

Both teams lost to tOSU at home by 18.

We got annihilated at the National Champions by 53. They lost at Michigan by 17.

Maybe voters forgot our score @Indiana.

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

Rankings are dumb*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 12:04:30, in reply to "Illinois NR final AP poll"

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

25th in the Coaches*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 11:42:54, in reply to "Illinois NR final AP poll"

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Better.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on January 20, 2026, 11:50:31, in reply to "25th in the Coaches* "

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Never let it rest.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 11:58:06, in reply to "Better.*"

Huge pile of bullshit.*

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Meh. Beat Wisconsin and no worries. Beat Washington and you're in the playoffs*

Posted by Phytynlini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Phytynlini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 11:12:16, in reply to "Huge pile of bullshit.*"

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

No team that lost like we did to WIS deserves to be ranked*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 14:10:39, in reply to "Meh. Beat Wisconsin and no worries. Beat Washington and you're in the playoffs*"

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

We were not getting into this year’s playoffs with 2 losses*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 11:44:59, in reply to "Meh. Beat Wisconsin and no worries. Beat Washington and you're in the playoffs*"

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

Correct*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 14:32:08, in reply to "We were not getting into this year’s playoffs with 2 losses*"

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just missed. 123 votes. TCU had 125 to get the #25 spot.

USC at 20 is laughable.

Beat UAB.

not with that attitude

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 12:55:47, in reply to "We were not getting into this year’s playoffs with 2 losses*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Where does this rank amongst sports miracles?

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:41:40, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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What were the odds of this when Cignetti was hired?*

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 13:01:20, in reply to "Where does this rank amongst sports miracles? "

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

This site shows Indiana as +100,000 to start the 2024 season

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 15:33:13, in reply to "What were the odds of this when Cignetti was hired?*"

https://www.covers.com/sportsoddshistory/cfb-team/?sa=cfb&Team=Indiana

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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It can be compared with Leicester; Miracle was, more or less, a single game whose result was way

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 12:39:14, in reply to "Where does this rank amongst sports miracles? "

outside the odds.

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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IU would have been bigger last year, but no chance it's bigger than Leicester

or the Miracle on Ice

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

I think Leceister and the Miracle on Ice are both higher*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 10:31:56, in reply to "Where does this rank amongst sports miracles? "

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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Leicester was 5000-1*

Posted by chorizo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=chorizo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 10:33:42, in reply to "I think Leceister and the Miracle on Ice are both higher*"

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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I'd plug Doug Flutie in there at 4/5*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:59:21, in reply to "Where does this rank amongst sports miracles? "

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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Number 1*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:52:04, in reply to "Where does this rank amongst sports miracles? "

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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I think you guys are understating the Miracle on Ice

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Agreed. Last year, maybe. This year, not even close.*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 12:20:56, in reply to "I think you guys are understating the Miracle on Ice"

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Wasn't in a championship match but USA over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup was pretty miraculous.

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:42:58, in reply to "Where does this rank amongst sports miracles? "

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My list:

1. Indiana football championship
2. Leicester City Premier League title
3. Greece Euro 2004
4. Miracle on Ice
5. Buster Douglas over Tyson

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

heh

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:07:33, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Take it for what it’s worth but Jordan Rodgers called IU the next dynasty*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:10:59, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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ok?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:20:24, in reply to "Take it for what it’s worth but Jordan Rodgers called IU the next dynasty*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I’ll go with “won’t even make the CFP next year”*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:15:32, in reply to "Take it for what it’s worth but Jordan Rodgers called IU the next dynasty*"

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Sounds like they cleaned up in the portal. Fucking Hosers.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Also return most of their OL. QB they got in the portal is a stud.

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:32:26, in reply to "Sounds like they cleaned up in the portal. Fucking Hosers.*"

They aren't going anywhere

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Yeah, it sucks. I still think we'll be pretty good so could be worse.

As long as the DL isn't a total disaster I think we're pretty good everywhere else.

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They aren't going anywhere

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

They’re still likely a top 3 B1G team so I wouldn’t bet against it*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:03:23, in reply to "I’ll go with “won’t even make the CFP next year”*"

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Hopefully not but they have a very favorable schedule*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:28:31, in reply to "I’ll go with “won’t even make the CFP next year”*"

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Oh I thought their schedule looked pretty tough.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:37:26, in reply to "Hopefully not but they have a very favorable schedule*"

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Very favorable was probably a stretch but two toughest opponents are @ home*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:41:14, in reply to "Oh I thought their schedule looked pretty tough.*"

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Indiana postgame win expectancy- 14% (Bill Connelly)

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 6:43:55, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

https://bsky.app/profile/espnbillc.bsky.social/post/3mcu46q7amk2d

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

No chance. A blocked punt for a TD is such a huge factor, that can't be accurate

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:05:16, in reply to "Indiana postgame win expectancy- 14% (Bill Connelly)"

So either his model is broken, or he miscalculated.

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https://bsky.app/profile/espnbillc.bsky.social/post/3mcu46q7amk2d

Lots of puns, no real answers

Assume this is all done in a massive spreadsheet so I can't imagine it's a computational issue

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:12:31, in reply to "No chance. A blocked punt for a TD is such a huge factor, that can't be accurate"

so may be a weakness of his model (or at least a bias exposed in it).

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So either his model is broken, or he miscalculated.

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https://bsky.app/profile/espnbillc.bsky.social/post/3mcu46q7amk2d

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

It’s probably as simple as taking the EPA of all plays, then seeing where the winner lands on that

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 9:45:46, in reply to "Assume this is all done in a massive spreadsheet so I can't imagine it's a computational issue"

distribution.

But… I think the ST TD is pretty big. Bigger than the EPA would tell you.

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so may be a weakness of his model (or at least a bias exposed in it).

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So either his model is broken, or he miscalculated.

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https://bsky.app/profile/espnbillc.bsky.social/post/3mcu46q7amk2d

wtf*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 7:32:12, in reply to "Indiana postgame win expectancy- 14% (Bill Connelly)"

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https://bsky.app/profile/espnbillc.bsky.social/post/3mcu46q7amk2d

Don’t know about that

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 7:00:20, in reply to "Indiana postgame win expectancy- 14% (Bill Connelly)"

Teams that score ST TDs win like 85% of the time. Not sure how model is accounting for that well enough.

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https://bsky.app/profile/espnbillc.bsky.social/post/3mcu46q7amk2d

That’s one of the greatest teams and seasons in NCAA history. Insane.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 23:05:21, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

To me, it's our 2005 basketball team but they actually won the title.

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:02:19, in reply to "That’s one of the greatest teams and seasons in NCAA history. Insane.*"

Life isn't fair. Wash, rinse, repeat.

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Yep. This response to the Connelly post above reminded me of our 04-05 team too (minus the trophy)

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:25:27, in reply to "To me, it's our 2005 basketball team but they actually won the title. "

https://bsky.app/profile/statsbywill.bsky.social/post/3mcu4hwgrik2q

Very Virginia 2018-19 style. Be the best overall team all year, dominate most of the way, cash in your luck when you absolutely have to. It's perfect

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

I’m so insanely jealous.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:44:29, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Kinda sorta where I am. :-/

As an Illini football fan, we've had some up years since Mike White was on the sidelines, but those years are overwhelmed by the seasons with blah (at best) results; with our administration having a "eh, who cares about football?" attitude.

With that said... we weren't the worst in the conference. But now, within two-three seasons, IU has a parade. Reminiscent of the Bobby Knight years I've seen.

The only comfort (and it's small comfort) is that in these times, campus heroes ain't what they used to be. Here one season-gone the next.

Life goes on....

Yeah, man. I'm right there with you.

I would absolutely love this story if it were anyone else

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I think this is where I've landed:

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 8:06:04, in reply to "Yeah, man. I'm right there with you. "

I think the way I reationalize this is more like how a Pacers fan in the 90s felt. We should feel good about where we are, and we really don't want to feel good for our rival to the west, but what we're watching is objectively great. Do I wish this was happening at any number of mid to bad football schools in the ACC? Yes, absolutely. I would take great joy in watching Curt Cignetti, head coach of Syracuse or Pitt, absolutely body slam Clemson, Notre Dame, and the SEC regularly. But this could never have happened at those schools. Two conditions had to be met, and almost completely contradictory to each other. They had to have the Big Ten or SEC money, AND the fans had to give so little of a shit that when the AD comes out and says we're hiring the guy from James Madison, the entire fanbase went, "Cool, did you see that 5* Point Guard from Warren Central? He'll look good in candy stripes."

I'm super annoyed the "Got Gordon" kids are getting this joy. And the guys that gave us this:

They get that joy too. Hate.

If there was any chance I was going to root for the opposition, it pretty much exploded when the Miami players were cheap-shotting IU. I had to sit next to Tennessee fans while they were body slamming us and booing our injuries. Miami being on that other side of the field... I just couldn't do it.

It's such an outrageous turnaround that it's hard for me to get angry about it

It's like being mad at someone for winning the Powerball. IU had a one in a billion kind of a season.

I'm far more bitter about never winning a title in basketball than I am in football. Regardless of what IU just did, it's still a totally unrealistic goal for Illinois in football. It actually feels possible in basketball.

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Now Cignetti looks like he just wants to go take a nap*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:39:43, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Hey Illini fans, which NCAA program has the most recent undefeated basketball & football teams?

Posted by complainant <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=complainant' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:27:36, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

A fumble in the end zone would have been a more interesting way to end that game.

I watched the last 54 seconds of that game, and I guess I'm glad I did.

I actually don’t care about Cignetti one bit, but seeing the Assembly Hall of their happy fans

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:24:52, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

makes me want to puke

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Yep. Also the 16-0 aspect makes it so much worse.

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:28:12, in reply to "I actually don’t care about Cignetti one bit, but seeing the Assembly Hall of their happy fans "

If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

I’d be interested to know how many minutes they trailed all season. It was basically wire to wire

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:31:19, in reply to "Yep. Also the 16-0 aspect makes it so much worse. "

If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Al I’m looking this up

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:40:11, in reply to "I’d be interested to know how many minutes they trailed all season. It was basically wire to wire"

They trailed:

ODU for about 14 minutes
Iowa for about 4 minutes
Oregon for 5 minutes
MSU for 9 minutes
Maryland for 9 minutes
PSU for 6 minutes
OSU for about 8 minutes

That’s actually more than I thought

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

Ah I missed Maryland I think. Though of course almost all of those were first quarter deficits in

games they won handily. I think 2nd half deficits were only Iowa and Penn State maybe?

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If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Oh they trailed the first 4 min of the second half agains tOSU *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:46:44, in reply to "Ah I missed Maryland I think. Though of course almost all of those were first quarter deficits in "

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games they won handily. I think 2nd half deficits were only Iowa and Penn State maybe?

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If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

And just to state the obvious, they won the freaking CFP without ever trailing in it *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 23:00:05, in reply to "Oh they trailed the first 4 min of the second half agains tOSU *"

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games they won handily. I think 2nd half deficits were only Iowa and Penn State maybe?

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If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Ok I did the math. Might not be exactly right but I think the trailed a total of 45 min all season

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:39:21, in reply to "I’d be interested to know how many minutes they trailed all season. It was basically wire to wire"

Ironically 15 minutes of that were to ODU in the 1Q of that game

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If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Oh man, forgot about that game

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:41:00, in reply to "Ok I did the math. Might not be exactly right but I think the trailed a total of 45 min all season "

I remember thinking in Week 1 that was for sure a sign that last year was a fluke

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Ironically 15 minutes of that were to ODU in the 1Q of that game

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If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

Indy Star was all “Houston we have a problem…” after that game.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 23:06:22, in reply to "Oh man, forgot about that game "

About 55 minutes this season*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:41:00, in reply to "Ok I did the math. Might not be exactly right but I think the trailed a total of 45 min all season "

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Ironically 15 minutes of that were to ODU in the 1Q of that game

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If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

Just to put it in perspective, we trailed for more than 50 minutes just in our game with them*

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Ironically 15 minutes of that were to ODU in the 1Q of that game

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If you’re an IU fan who didn’t really follow football before you showed up and just aw shucksed your way through a no stress all fun impossible season

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

I hope the 12 year old in Bloomington running our simulation on College Football ‘25 had fun*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:30:59, in reply to "Yep. Also the 16-0 aspect makes it so much worse. "

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If they lost to Penn State and OSU in the BTT and they’re 13-2 entering this game I don’t think I’m quite as mad.

But they were steamrolling everyone and I just cannot.

Yeah, they were insufferable before. Now? Lol*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:27:46, in reply to "I actually don’t care about Cignetti one bit, but seeing the Assembly Hall of their happy fans "

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makes me want to puke

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This is a reminder that nice things happen to terrible people. Fuck IU. 2026 Sucks*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:24:20, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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If you need to take comfort in something, think of how miserable Purdue fans must be right now

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:33:38, in reply to "This is a reminder that nice things happen to terrible people. Fuck IU. 2026 Sucks*"

And Notre Dame, for that matter

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Agree, being in the same state takes it to another level. Imagine if Northwestern was doing this.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 2:54:09, in reply to "If you need to take comfort in something, think of how miserable Purdue fans must be right now"

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And Notre Dame, for that matter

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Legitimately bronchial.

3 straight champs from the B1G. 3 different teams*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:23:40, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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And the last basketball title was when I was in my 20s

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:28:19, in reply to "3 straight champs from the B1G. 3 different teams*"

All without SEC making the final in any of them

Posted by opey8 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opey8' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:26:54, in reply to "3 straight champs from the B1G. 3 different teams*"

Sad!

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That’s the silver lining here.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:26:52, in reply to "3 straight champs from the B1G. 3 different teams*"

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Now have Scagnetti go take the Steelers job. He’s from Pittsburgh. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:23:33, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Or Vegas. His QB is going there. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:24:48, in reply to "Now have Scagnetti go take the Steelers job. He’s from Pittsburgh. *"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Mendoza is such a goober*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:20:42, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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big youth pastor energy

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 20, 2026, 11:46:27, in reply to "Mendoza is such a goober*"

I picture him sitting around a campfire singing Christian songs with a guitar.

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Kirk Cousins Jr. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:22:08, in reply to "Mendoza is such a goober*"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Someone said Bruce Weber earlier in the year and now I can’t unsee it*

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Mooooooooooove*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:24:28, in reply to "Someone said Bruce Weber earlier in the year and now I can’t unsee it*"

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We should sign us some goobers*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:21:38, in reply to "Mendoza is such a goober*"

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He’s so rehearsed. Like he’s giving a closing statement every answer.*

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Nothing makes sense and I’m super salty. Where is our national title in football or basketball*

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:20:34, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Comparison is the thief of joy

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:41:42, in reply to "Nothing makes sense and I’m super salty. Where is our national title in football or basketball*"

😁

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We need to try harder*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:24:55, in reply to "Nothing makes sense and I’m super salty. Where is our national title in football or basketball*"

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We had our chances in 1989 and 2005 (disregarding the early football claims)*

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:24:06, in reply to "Nothing makes sense and I’m super salty. Where is our national title in football or basketball*"

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Congrats JMU*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:19:43, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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(for rent)

Simulation.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:19:04, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Ya gotta hate Sports. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:18:53, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Crazy win. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:18:29, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

what a story. hats off to CC and IU*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:18:15, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Fuck them with a tire iron. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:18:56, in reply to "what a story. hats off to CC and IU*"

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Wow, Scagnetti actually smiled. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:18:03, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Ugh fuck indiana *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:17:54, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Hopefully we see a run out the endzone safety as time expires. My favorite play *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:17:10, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Would have been an all time bad beat for Miami spread bettors*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:20:52, in reply to "Hopefully we see a run out the endzone safety as time expires. My favorite play *"

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Damn *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:18:21, in reply to "Hopefully we see a run out the endzone safety as time expires. My favorite play *"

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Wasn't really a misread, Kirk. The throw was just like 10 yards short*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:16:46, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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He missed that throw by 10 yards. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:16:30, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Kirk can spin that however much he wants, that was a terrible pass*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:17:01, in reply to "He missed that throw by 10 yards. *"

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

Yep*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:19:35, in reply to "Kirk can spin that however much he wants, that was a terrible pass*"

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*chest bump* *

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Beck is Dreck. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:16:26, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

What a putrid pass. Stop making excuses Kirk*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:16:16, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Trump to immediately call the national guard to Bloomington*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:16:08, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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(for rent)

great game*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:16:04, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Wow. What an INT. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:55, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

YES!!! Fuck the canes!!*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:51, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Dummy took his helmet off*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:43, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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The one time it's totally irrelevant*

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he earned a free pass*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:16:50, in reply to "Dummy took his helmet off*"

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Holy Carson beck. That wasn’t even close*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:37, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Welp*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:37, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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life is not fair*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:26, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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I won't let you down
So please don't give me up

Oh my god no *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:21, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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IU cannot handle uptempo. Good timeout by Cignetti *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:03, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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That was dumb*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:12:36, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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lmao now they call roughing. Correct call though.*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:12:30, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Wouldn’t kick this. Want to incentivize a Miami FG attempt *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:08:25, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Miami will now play for a TD and use all 4 downs to beat IU vs trying to tie the game *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:10:12, in reply to "Wouldn’t kick this. Want to incentivize a Miami FG attempt *"

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Rooting hard for that*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:15:01, in reply to "Miami will now play for a TD and use all 4 downs to beat IU vs trying to tie the game *"

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Miami’s kicker is ass, I don’t know how seriously they’d have entertained a kick. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:14:56, in reply to "Miami will now play for a TD and use all 4 downs to beat IU vs trying to tie the game *"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

28-27 would make me so happy*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:09:25, in reply to "Wouldn’t kick this. Want to incentivize a Miami FG attempt *"

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28-27 would make me so happy*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:09:23, in reply to "Wouldn’t kick this. Want to incentivize a Miami FG attempt *"

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Watch for fake. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:08:09, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Hoo. Plenty of time left. Come on. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:07:44, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Fake FG*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:07:41, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Mark Dantonio where are thee?*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:08:05, in reply to "Fake FG*"

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

Huge penalty*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:06:05, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Yep. Changed a lot. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:09:31, in reply to "Huge penalty*"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Quite literally could change the outcome*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:06:35, in reply to "Huge penalty*"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

IU has the last 2 undefeated champs in hoops and football

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:04:14, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

Eat at Arbys

Where you at, turnover fairy? *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:04:12, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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His name is Gary and we don’t need another lawsuit. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:07:10, in reply to "Where you at, turnover fairy? *"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Well, at least now I know for sure there’s no god. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:00:07, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

God is a Hoosier*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 22:01:11, in reply to "Well, at least now I know for sure there’s no god. *"

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Literally a whole season of horseshoe shit. Unreal. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:59:56, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Another blatant grab uncalled. Didn’t matter *

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

These fucking back shoulders from Becker*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:58:30, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Unstoppable *

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:59:14, in reply to "These fucking back shoulders from Becker*"

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Run the clock baby*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:57:34, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Cignetti is a play calling God*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:57:16, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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That was a late hit*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:56:52, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Meh*

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Break their hearts man come on *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:52:40, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Please break their heart*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:53:26, in reply to "Break their hearts man come on *"

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…their achey breaky heart.*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:54:35, in reply to "Please break their heart*"

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This is nuts.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:51:46, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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This game sure woke the hell up. Toney is the best player on the field.

Maybe the best player in the country.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Hello me not dead*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:49:52, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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We may see more teams go back to hurry up all the time because defenses can’t do all the sim pressur

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:49:41, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

That is killing college offenses. IU very vanilla here against a hurry up

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IU couldn’t do pre snap games and set their stunts, got shredded

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:51:49, in reply to "We may see more teams go back to hurry up all the time because defenses can’t do all the sim pressur"

Gotta go tempo to kill that stuff.

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That is killing college offenses. IU very vanilla here against a hurry up

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That dive for the goal line will be a statue.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:48:45, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

Beck getting plenty of time to throw*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:48:26, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Indiana should rush more players. Cray*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:50:24, in reply to "Beck getting plenty of time to throw*"

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God this fucking sucks so much *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:47:17, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

That's the best shot they can get inside Assembly Hall?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:44:15, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

That was impressive*

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:40:33, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Stop showing his parents for fuck sake. And great play call*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:40:17, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Well his mom is kind of a milf, so…*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:40:49, in reply to "Stop showing his parents for fuck sake. And great play call*"

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Ballsy call*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:39:56, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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That was sick. Great call*

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

And there is Mendoza’s pose on his statue at IU one day*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:39:48, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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BALLS*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:39:25, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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This kid is fucking nails *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:39:13, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Holly chit*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:38:58, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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BONKERS play call. Absolutely bonkers. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:38:56, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Pretty rough game overall, but that's a heck of a run*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:38:49, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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miami is just allowed to grab jersey whenever they want i guess*

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

I appreciate how hard IU #8 plays *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:36:28, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Pacheco clone*

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

ESPN has to replace Fowler*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:35:35, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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With Sean McDonough just hanging around*

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

He totally sucks*

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Do they RPO every play?*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:28:33, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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No, but it’s a lot *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:35:47, in reply to "Do they RPO every play?*"

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They use relatively little motion compared to most college teams *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:37:15, in reply to "No, but it’s a lot *"

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Beautiful play design.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:26:48, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Well I was wrong. Shit ain’t over.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:24:54, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

Not dead yet.*

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Dumbest rule in college football*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:17:58, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Which one?*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:20:10, in reply to "Dumbest rule in college football*"

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Being down without anyone touching you. I hate it. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:23:33, in reply to "Which one?*"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Ah, I'm not a fan either and wish both college and HS would move on from it*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:24:58, in reply to "Being down without anyone touching you. I hate it. *"

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It’s the dumbest rule in college sports.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:24:33, in reply to "Being down without anyone touching you. I hate it. *"

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Several dumber rules out there than that one but it's subjective so I get it*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:26:05, in reply to "It’s the dumbest rule in college sports.*"

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The hook and hold give it a run for its money, but yes*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:25:42, in reply to "It’s the dumbest rule in college sports.*"

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ugh scariest thing i’ve seen tonight. Mark Cuban. Unlimited money. ugh*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:13:43, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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What the fuck kinda ole bullshit was that 87???*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:13:09, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

He felt like he needed a nap*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:14:18, in reply to "What the fuck kinda ole bullshit was that 87???*"

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Barely even tried to block him*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:13:04, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Cristobal teams do not play smart.*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:13:03, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Be slower punter*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:12:17, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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I feel like Indiana is going to win*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:11:54, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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THWUMK*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:11:47, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Ballgame*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:11:30, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

welp*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:11:20, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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I won't let you down
So please don't give me up

Miami’s offense is putrid*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:11:02, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Carson Beck is No 5 on the QB Draft board?

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:14:13, in reply to "Miami’s offense is putrid*"

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

The lack of PI both ways tonight is something.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:06:10, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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BJJ tackle *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:04:10, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

It feels like Miami is going to win*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:59:36, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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They still can’t do an offense *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:02:54, in reply to "It feels like Miami is going to win*"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

VIV, there’s no way Bain’s short arms push him down to 10 right?*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:51:21, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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I’d be shocked if it did. There’s not a lot of top of the draft talent. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 21:12:46, in reply to "VIV, there’s no way Bain’s short arms push him down to 10 right?*"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

#4 on Miami is a dude*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:44:19, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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On both sides of the ball apparently*

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Miami deserves to lose. Fire Mario*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:42:53, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Props to Bruce Rauner." "The whole SFC experience sucks."

Idiots*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:42:08, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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lol Miami is so dumb*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:41:39, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Damn, Cignetti*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:16:43, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Ha, the new contract extension allows him to cover the fine*

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What did he do, I missed it *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:41:17, in reply to "Ha, the new contract extension allows him to cover the fine*"

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Halftime interview he said there were three uncalled personal fouls on miami*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:46:09, in reply to "What did he do, I missed it *"

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Point blank called out the officiating for missing three Personal Fouls in the first half*

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I’ve tried to hate this guy because Indiana but I just love everything he does *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:47:31, in reply to "Point blank called out the officiating for missing three Personal Fouls in the first half* "

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

I got no love for no fun grumps. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:51:09, in reply to "I’ve tried to hate this guy because Indiana but I just love everything he does *"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Football Bobby Knight*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:59:11, in reply to "I got no love for no fun grumps. *"

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Weird clock management by IU*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:15:05, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Cignetti malfunctioned*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:16:25, in reply to "Weird clock management by IU*"

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Lulz…ESPN with Marcus Freeman at half. Gotta keep the hype ND active. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:14:33, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

If IU keeps Mendoza alive this is over*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:13:42, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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DOINK*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:13:15, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Jesus *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:13:09, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

YES!!!*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:12:56, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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If IU gets a stop, then a score, Miami will quit *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:00:35, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Maybe. But that day is not today*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:53:08, in reply to "If IU gets a stop, then a score, Miami will quit *"

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YES!!!*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:00:11, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Miami better show some life on this next drive or we’re done here*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:00:04, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

It’s over*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:02:09, in reply to "Miami better show some life on this next drive or we’re done here*"

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Yeah, I didn't figure Miami had much of a shot. Lasted longer than I thought they might*

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Miami and Cristobal are easy to dislike*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:58:38, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

10 yard cushions all game*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:53:15, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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YES!!!!*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:52:51, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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ESPN hates sports so much *

Posted by KCWildcat <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KCWildcat' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:51:41, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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IU running right now is idiotic. They haven’t stopped the pass.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:48:43, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Miami needs to tackle instead of try to strip the ball*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:43:10, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Miami’s OC is struggling*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:37:38, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Question for anyone else watching in 4k

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:32:44, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

Do you also pretty much get no commercials? Curious if that's a 4k broadcast thing or a yttv thing

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4K thing

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:46:07, in reply to "Question for anyone else watching in 4k"

They can't insert the ads in the 4K feed so you don't get them

Zero*

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Do you also pretty much get no commercials? Curious if that's a 4k broadcast thing or a yttv thing

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Miami with a blistering 1.5 yards per pass *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:28:12, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Miami w absolutely nothin on offense *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:27:27, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

They're not even close. Nothing doing at all*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:29:21, in reply to "Miami w absolutely nothin on offense *"

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Meanwhile 250 guys will be kicked out of games who were trying to go shoulder to chest. *

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Same old thugs. Some things never change.*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:20:01, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Love Miami, hurt them*

Posted by KCWildcat <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KCWildcat' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:24:54, in reply to "Same old thugs. Some things never change.*"

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That’s targeting. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:18:26, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Not helmet to helmet?*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:18:17, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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I'm not convinced Mendoza's game translates to NFL. Lots of shotgun.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:15:53, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Going to 100% depend on the offense you put him in.

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:21:54, in reply to "I'm not convinced Mendoza's game translates to NFL. Lots of shotgun.* "

IU is so RPO-heavy, which usually doesn’t translate well. But Mendoza shows he can make quick decisions and be accurate.

He can’t do 3rd and 4th progressions and create off script. He’s Kirk cousins, not Caleb Williams.

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Agreed.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:31:13, in reply to "Going to 100% depend on the offense you put him in. "

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I'm just hoping Brady leans in too hard on development and gets tossed from the booth.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:18:32, in reply to "I'm not convinced Mendoza's game translates to NFL. Lots of shotgun.* "

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

same. I don't think he's worth the #1 and I'm certainly hoping my Raiders trade the pick*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:17:30, in reply to "I'm not convinced Mendoza's game translates to NFL. Lots of shotgun.* "

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I keep going back and forth. Very good arm, accurate, good processor.

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:20:57, in reply to "same. I don't think he's worth the #1 and I'm certainly hoping my Raiders trade the pick*"

Nice fit with Brady as a presence there. He’s a bit slow footed and pocket presence isn’t spectacular.

Shotgun doesn’t mean anything IMO. It hasn’t stopped Burrow.

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Some scouts question arm strength. Accurate, yes. Strength, not convinced.

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:30:20, in reply to "I keep going back and forth. Very good arm, accurate, good processor."

Also, I think I read that scouts aren't sure about his decision-making. This offense is designed for him but they question his ability to adjust/read NFL defenses and make correct decisions beyond 1st/2nd read (like VIV says above).

Don't get me wrong. He's good. Very good. Just not sure I want my franchise to stake its future on him...so many holes right now and a theoretically better QB class next year.

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Nice fit with Brady as a presence there. He’s a bit slow footed and pocket presence isn’t spectacular.

Shotgun doesn’t mean anything IMO. It hasn’t stopped Burrow.

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In one of the CFP games, he hit an out from the opposite hash on a rope. Not the biggest arm,

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 20:01:24, in reply to "Some scouts question arm strength. Accurate, yes. Strength, not convinced."

but definitely NFL level IMO

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Nice fit with Brady as a presence there. He’s a bit slow footed and pocket presence isn’t spectacular.

Shotgun doesn’t mean anything IMO. It hasn’t stopped Burrow.

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is the whole arm signal to the center to snap it something new? I don’t recall ever seeing it*

Posted by lcubed <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=lcubed' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:02:10, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Saw this about Altmyer at the beginning of the season, forgot to track to see if it was something

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:23:36, in reply to "is the whole arm signal to the center to snap it something new? I don’t recall ever seeing it*"

https://bsky.app/profile/illinifb.bsky.social/post/3lywcakglnk2v

My current fixation watching the WMU - Illinois film is the snap count. I'm consistently seeing a tell where if it's a dummy count, Altmyer keeps his hands up vs when the actual snap is coming he will drop his hands to prep receiving the ball.

Hate it*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:11:57, in reply to "is the whole arm signal to the center to snap it something new? I don’t recall ever seeing it*"

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(for rent)

And immediately the RG fucked it up

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:13:17, in reply to "Hate it*"

center, actually

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(for rent)

Poor decision on the fair catch - maybe a little pressure*

Posted by jfinsocal <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jfinsocal' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:58:36, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Did anyone else have an audio echo for like 10 seconds?*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:56:59, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Yes yes yes yes*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:57:55, in reply to "Did anyone else have an audio echo for like 10 seconds?*"

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

Yeah, my grandniece, who swam for IU, is at the game. I should want the win for her

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:55:46, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

and the rest of the family, but I don't think I can do it.

Fuck it. I want Indiana to win by a bazillion*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:47:51, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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(for rent)

nope*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:54:30, in reply to "Fuck it. I want Indiana to win by a bazillion*"

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I won't let you down
So please don't give me up

Yeah I hate to do it but Mendoza is too likeable.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:49:53, in reply to "Fuck it. I want Indiana to win by a bazillion*"

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Someone has to really suck hard to root for Miami*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:35:52, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

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Only McAfee picked IU.

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:30:13, in reply to "CFP National Championship thread"

If this were Alabama no one would even consider taking the U

IU 27, Miami 10.

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It's ESPN. They hate the B1G*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:17:03, in reply to "Only McAfee picked IU."

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If this were Alabama no one would even consider taking the U

IU 27, Miami 10.

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I don’t agree. They can’t accept the fact that it’s Indiana*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 19:23:55, in reply to "It's ESPN. They hate the B1G*"

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If this were Alabama no one would even consider taking the U

IU 27, Miami 10.

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It’s weird they really lean into the Miami defense, when Indiana’s…

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:41:49, in reply to "Only McAfee picked IU."

defense stats are better than Miami’s

43-13 Indiana

Miami probably has the bigger names/stars on defense with the two DEs maybe?*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:44:14, in reply to "It’s weird they really lean into the Miami defense, when Indiana’s…"

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defense stats are better than Miami’s 43-13 Indiana

They don’t like the change IU represents.*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 19, 2026, 18:38:34, in reply to "Only McAfee picked IU."

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If this were Alabama no one would even consider taking the U

IU 27, Miami 10.

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Craziness*

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If this were Alabama no one would even consider taking the U

IU 27, Miami 10.

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That being said, the “U” stuff is equally off putting.*

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