I cant help when reading this thread say hmmmmmm.. Advice man keep it simple! Just go watch some old games and highlights of the teams that interest you.. It sounds like Oregon would be the team for you in my opinion..

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I've done a bit of reading (as I mentioned in the original post) and considered some of the teams recommended in the original thread <a class="bbc_url" href='http://jungle.jaguars.com/index.php?/topic/8193-help-me-pick-a-college-team/page-3#entry357266'>http://jungle.jaguars.com/index.php?/topic/8193-help-me-pick-a-college-team/page-3#entry357266</a>


The Wolverines (because of Shoelace), UCF (because of Bortles) and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (I used to follow the Vikings before the Jaguars appeared) all interested me.


I ruled out some of the other big teams, either because they were too good or because I couldn't ever see myself visiting those places (visiting Florida and combing it with a Jaguars game is a lot more realistic than going to Ohio for instance).


I read up on the histories of a few of the teams and the Gators sounded like they had just enough success without being "too good" and a few players to be proud of.


And the colours played a small part too- there are a lot of very boring jerseys (and helmets) out there !


The playing style was the one thing I'd have wanted more info on - ideally I'd like a run- first power-team. But then, doesn't that change over the years, as coaches change ?

 

and oregon isnt a power running team.....so in other words youre completely wrong again. 

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

If you like power run I don't think there is really any other option than Arkansas.


Bret Beliema ran it at Wisconsin and is now at his 3rd year at Arkansas. He has a mammoth OL and 2 great Rbs.

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I'm seeing a lot if BUTT HURT nole fans just because this guy chose the Gators


:'(

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If you like power run I don't think there is really any other option than Arkansas.


Bret Beliema ran it at Wisconsin and is now at his 3rd year at Arkansas. He has a mammoth OL and 2 great Rbs.

Alabama would be another option. Rooting for them would be easy. They usually win.

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I'm seeing a lot if BUTT HURT nole fans just because this guy chose the Gators


:'(

 

you shouldnt be surprised. no one even mentioned the noles but the fans have such gator envy that they had to come here and get their little jabs in. the gators haunt their dreams. 

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

you shouldnt be surprised. no one even mentioned the noles but the fans have such gator envy that they had to come here and get their little jabs in. the gators haunt their dreams.

Why would FSU be envious of little brother?

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Why would FSU be envious of little brother?

lol you keep saying this.  Denial much?

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Why would FSU be envious of little brother?

why would you hop in a thread to take cheap shots at the gators? 

 

we don't need to derail the thread and rehash all the reasons that FSU is inferior but if "little brother" is what you call the team that leads head to head matchups 34-23-2 thats fine. 

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

why would you hop in a thread to take cheap shots at the gators?


we don't need to derail the thread and rehash all the reasons that FSU is inferior but if "little brother" is what you call the team that leads head to head matchups 34-23-2 thats fine.

Why? Because that's part of a rivalry, and we currently own little brother, so do the math.

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Why? Because that's part of a rivalry, and we currently own little brother, so do the math.

About time after that 7 year [BLEEP] whoopin yall took. 

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Why? Because that's part of a rivalry, and we currently own little brother, so do the math.

 

ok let me try 34 - 23 = 11. the gators are +11 on the noles. 

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

Sorry, this isn't a post about the draft, it's a post about college football !


Months back, a couple of UK-based fans (one of them being me) were asking this forum for help in picking a college football team to follow. I don't know what conclusions the others came to, but I've just about decided (after a bit of light reading) to go with the "local" team - the Gators.


But, is there anything I need to know that might put me off ? Or for that matter, what are the compelling reasons for picking them as my team ?

 

I don't understand the desire to "force" a choice in picking a college football team, or any team for that matter. My opinion...watch some games of these teams. At some point, you'll find yourself gravitating towards one naturally, or none of them at all. But from a standpoint of a neutral observer (I'm not a fan of any of these programs)

 

Miami is Miami..everyone including overseas knows where Miami is. They ask you where FSU/UF are, and they won't know where those schools are located. And if you really do want to make a trip, there's more tourist stuff to do in Miami than Gainesville or Tallahassee. In a way, UCF would apply if this is what you're looking for with Orlando/Disney. They're not as prestigious as those three teams historically, but they seem to be in an upswing. They have a nice facility, good location for students, so its possible they can sustain success if they find it.

 

FSU has had the most recent success, but with Winston gone, they're probably done being a top contender until they find their next quarterback. If you didn't want your team to be not "too good", FSU probably falls in line with this now until their younger guys develop. If you like the running game, I have to say I was impressed with FSU's young RB last season (can't remember his name now sorry, but he was huge all season long until his meltdown vs. Oregon). They will probably be underdogs this season and next season, if you like the underdog type of teams.

 

UF is similar. They do have a new coaching staff, so you can jump in fresh. Since you're already a Jaguars fan, it might be cool to follow Kelvin Taylor, RB for the Gators who is Fred Taylor's son. Runs like Freddy too, just without his dad's top end speed. Similar style with the cut-backs though.

 

But as I said initially, just watch some of the games and see which team/style gravitates to you the most. I've watched CFB for awhile now, but don't have any allegiance to any team. For me, unless you attended a college, its difficult to get "attached" unless you just happen to jump in at the right time and something "clicks". Players are usually gone after 3-4 years, and you probably won't even know the player until his soph or junior year when he starts getting meaningful minutes. 

 

I liked UF when they had Danny Wuerffel as their QB, but also liked FSU with Warrick Dunn. I watched MIchigan when they had Charles Woodson, Louisville when they had Teddy. Also went pro-UF when they had Tebow vs. OU and Bama. Those were probably the teams that I supported over the years. The other years, I just watched for the sake of watching prospects for the Jaguars lol.

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Well there is always JU or UNF..

Does UNF even have a football team?


Plus I'm sure he'd want to be able to maybe watch a game over there once and a while...no way either of those teams are on tv over there.

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What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is agoin' on here???

I don't understand the desire to "force" a choice in picking a college football team, or any team for that matter. My opinion...watch some games of these teams. At some point, you'll find yourself gravitating towards one naturally, or none of them at all. But from a standpoint of a neutral observer (I'm not a fan of any of these programs)

 

Miami is Miami..everyone including overseas knows where Miami is. They ask you where FSU/UF are, and they won't know where those schools are located. And if you really do want to make a trip, there's more tourist stuff to do in Miami than Gainesville or Tallahassee. In a way, UCF would apply if this is what you're looking for with Orlando/Disney. They're not as prestigious as those three teams historically, but they seem to be in an upswing. They have a nice facility, good location for students, so its possible they can sustain success if they find it.

 

FSU has had the most recent success, but with Winston gone, they're probably done being a top contender until they find their next quarterback. If you didn't want your team to be not "too good", FSU probably falls in line with this now until their younger guys develop. If you like the running game, I have to say I was impressed with FSU's young RB last season (can't remember his name now sorry, but he was huge all season long until his meltdown vs. Oregon). They will probably be underdogs this season and next season, if you like the underdog type of teams.

 

UF is similar. They do have a new coaching staff, so you can jump in fresh. Since you're already a Jaguars fan, it might be cool to follow Kelvin Taylor, RB for the Gators who is Fred Taylor's son. Runs like Freddy too, just without his dad's top end speed. Similar style with the cut-backs though.

 

But as I said initially, just watch some of the games and see which team/style gravitates to you the most. I've watched CFB for awhile now, but don't have any allegiance to any team. For me, unless you attended a college, its difficult to get "attached" unless you just happen to jump in at the right time and something "clicks". Players are usually gone after 3-4 years, and you probably won't even know the player until his soph or junior year when he starts getting meaningful minutes. 

 

I liked UF when they had Danny Wuerffel as their QB, but also liked FSU with Warrick Dunn. I watched MIchigan when they had Charles Woodson, Louisville when they had Teddy. Also went pro-UF when they had Tebow vs. OU and Bama. Those were probably the teams that I supported over the years. The other years, I just watched for the sake of watching prospects for the Jaguars lol.

A very good suggestion, but I think I will do that with the idea that the Gators will be "my team" unless another team seriously impresses me.

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If you like power run I don't think there is really any other option than Arkansas.

Bret Beliema ran it at Wisconsin and is now at his 3rd year at Arkansas. He has a mammoth OL and 2 great Rbs.

Thanks, I'll check Arkansas out too. Stanford also known as a run-first team ?

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Thanks, I'll check Arkansas out too. Stanford also known as a run-first team ?

 

standford is generally a pro style team that leans on the run. 

 

if you do go with the gators, it will be cool to come on board the same time as the revamped coaching regime. 

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Coughlin when asked if winning will be a focus: "What the hell else is there? This is nice and dandy, but winning is what all this is about."

If winning a lot of games isn't high on your list of importance, Iowa Hawkeyes :thumbsup:

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If winning a lot of games isn't high on your list of importance, Iowa Hawkeyes :thumbsup:

Probably the most boring team ever

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