Herbstreit picks the Barn to win the west....

[Hal Bennett]

You don't think Herbstreit's pick of Auburn over Alabama has anything to do with the fact that Herbstreit is an Ohio State guy, do you?

Herbstreit's picking Auburn to win the West this year is like a Nazi officer saying that Italy is going to beat the United States in World War II.

I keep asking myself why I don't put Herbstreit up there with Bob Griese as a commentator on college football. They both have that high-pitched whiney delivery, and both played quarterback, but the difference is that Griese won the Super Bowl and quarterbacked the only undefeated team in pro football history, and Herbstreit was lucky to be first-string at Ohio State his senior year.

If you were to give a dictionary definition of "ESPN-style talking head," you couldn't illustrate it better than with Herbstreit's picture. I would lay you odds that Herbstreit was the guy in class who invariably put his hand up in class and said, "I know! I know!"

The difference between Bob Griese and Kirb Herbstreit is that I have always wanted to hear Griese's opinion -- much like I wanted to hear Kenny Stabler's opinion. Herbstreit has never struck me like that. To me, he's just another ESPN loudmouth who is always out of breath, trying to get Lee Corso to listen to him. I agree with Corso, apparently, as to Herbstreit's football acuity.

Herby, just sit down and watch what happens when an Alabama team is loaded. Neither you nor any other Northern-Press type guy is going to be be able to help your beloved Buckeyes this year, other than to spout off such inane stuff as "Auburn will win the SEC West this year."

Herby, I "knew" Bob Griese, and you're no Bob Griese.

 

[BamaMoon]

Hal, I agree with your original premise (see my post above yours), but it's pretty apparent you don't like KH. I generally enjoy his insight and remarks about college football and I think he gets it right most of the time. This time, though, his Buckeye pedigree shows through.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

You don't think Herbstreit's pick of Auburn over Alabama has anything to do with the fact that Herbstreit is an Ohio State guy, do you?

Herbstreit's picking Auburn to win the West this year is like a Nazi officer saying that Italy is going to beat the United States in World War II.

I keep asking myself why I don't put Herbstreit up there with Bob Griese as a commentator on college football. They both have that high-pitched whiney delivery, and both played quarterback, but the difference is that Griese won the Super Bowl and quarterbacked the only undefeated team in pro football history, and Herbstreit was lucky to be first-string at Ohio State his senior year.

If you were to give a dictionary definition of "ESPN-style talking head," you couldn't illustrate it better than with Herbstreit's picture. I would lay you odds that Herbstreit was the guy in class who invariably put his hand up in class and said, "I know! I know!"

The difference between Bob Griese and Kirb Herbstreit is that I have always wanted to hear Griese's opinion -- much like I wanted to hear Kenny Stabler's opinion. Herbstreit has never struck me like that. To me, he's just another ESPN loudmouth who is always out of breath, trying to get Lee Corso to listen to him. I agree with Corso, apparently, as to Herbstreit's football acuity.

Herby, just sit down and watch what happens when an Alabama team is loaded. Neither you nor any other Northern-Press type guy is going to be be able to help your beloved Buckeyes this year, other than to spout off such inane stuff as "Auburn will win the SEC West this year."

Herby, I "knew" Bob Griese, and you're no Bob Griese.

Technically, Griese DIDN'T quarterback the only unbeaten team in NFL history. Earl Morrall started 12 of the 17 games.

 

[deliveryman35]

I think Auburn will have a very good year(unfortunately) mainly because of their schedule, but they will not win the SEC West.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

You value Griese's opinion of Coach Saban? It ain't pretty and is borderline personal. I'd rather wipe with sandpaper than listen to anything Bob Griese has to say. Didn't like him before Saban and definitely do not like him since Saban. He's pitiful.

You don't think Herbstreit's pick of Auburn over Alabama has anything to do with the fact that Herbstreit is an Ohio State guy, do you?

Herbstreit's picking Auburn to win the West this year is like a Nazi officer saying that Italy is going to beat the United States in World War II.

I keep asking myself why I don't put Herbstreit up there with Bob Griese as a commentator on college football. They both have that high-pitched whiney delivery, and both played quarterback, but the difference is that Griese won the Super Bowl and quarterbacked the only undefeated team in pro football history, and Herbstreit was lucky to be first-string at Ohio State his senior year.

If you were to give a dictionary definition of "ESPN-style talking head," you couldn't illustrate it better than with Herbstreit's picture. I would lay you odds that Herbstreit was the guy in class who invariably put his hand up in class and said, "I know! I know!"

The difference between Bob Griese and Kirb Herbstreit is that I have always wanted to hear Griese's opinion -- much like I wanted to hear Kenny Stabler's opinion. Herbstreit has never struck me like that. To me, he's just another ESPN loudmouth who is always out of breath, trying to get Lee Corso to listen to him. I agree with Corso, apparently, as to Herbstreit's football acuity.

Herby, just sit down and watch what happens when an Alabama team is loaded. Neither you nor any other Northern-Press type guy is going to be be able to help your beloved Buckeyes this year, other than to spout off such inane stuff as "Auburn will win the SEC West this year."

Herby, I "knew" Bob Griese, and you're no Bob Griese.

 

[Bhammer]

I like picks of this nature. May bring our boys back to Earth. A little incentive!!!:BigA:

I agree. I'm all for EVERYBODY picking against us. I like Herbstreit and him not picking us to win the conference won't change that.

 

[KrAzY3]

Their gimmick offense really wore down as the season (and during games) progressed. We are to believe that with a new QB it's going to be much better?

I'm not sold and I'll go one step further and say we'll get a better look at a UM offense in Florida minus his magic Tebow. I think Florida might end up wishing they had a big strong running back...

 

[Clubfitter]

I agree. I'm all for EVERYBODY picking against us. I like Herbstreit and him not picking us to win the conference won't change that.

Did us a big favor. Hope Herbstreit's picks are played everyday for the next week.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

You value Griese's opinion of Coach Saban? It ain't pretty and is borderline personal. I'd rather wipe with sandpaper than listen to anything Bob Griese has to say. Didn't like him before Saban and definitely do not like him since Saban. He's pitiful.

OK, this one I HAVEN'T heard. What did Griese say about Saban?

(I'm guessing he's parroting the Dolphins party line?)

 

[NBF_Bama_Cavalry]

I think Herbie went way out on a limb on this one. Maybe Cam Newton stole his laptop and put some kind of virus on it. I'm predicting Auburn to lose their 1st game on September 9.

 

[TideFan in AU]

OK, this one I HAVEN'T heard. What did Griese say about Saban?

(I'm guessing he's parroting the Dolphins party line?)

Yes. He detests CNS.
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[chris]

********!!!:biggrin: That's RICH!!!

 

[mikes12]

What happened to Bama owning the state once Coach Saban gets everything going? He was the one that said it. Must not believe what he said himself.

Just to play devil's advocate and respond to this question: If you'll recall when Auburn hired Chizik, Herbstreit was very high on him and said that in spite of the poor public reception among Auburn fans, that he would get Auburn back where they wanted to be. The statement you refer to was when Tubbs was still HC. (Granted, I personally think Tubbs was a better coach than Chizik, but after jetgate and dealing with the BOT, Lowder, and all the other micromanagers he had enough.)

 

[2003TIDE]

The projection of Auburn success this season seems to be based entirely on the fact that they ALMOST beat us. It amazes me that people ignore the fact that they fell apart during the second half of the season last year.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

The projection of Auburn success this season seems to be based entirely on the fact that they ALMOST beat us. It amazes me that people ignore the fact that they fell apart during the second half of the season last year.

Good point.

Using the national media logic, Texas A/M should be a top ten team and Big 12(minus 2) contender. After all, they "almost" beat Texas.

 

[ElephanTideis]

When you're as prominent an analyst as Herbstreit, you'd better be able to back statements like that up.

 

[bamanix]

i am a big fan of kirk. he has added quite a bit to espn college football. i do believe being a die hard osu fan and ex qb, he is hoping that auburn wins the west, but i did not see where he picked them for the sec title. we have a drop off in experience on the defense, and until and if they are exploited by the better teams, i will believe auburn still has a long ways to go to challenge for the west this year.

 

[CrimsonProf]

i am a big fan of kirk. he has added quite a bit to espn college football. i do believe being a die hard osu fan and ex qb, he is hoping that auburn wins the west, but i did not see where he picked them for the sec title. we have a drop off in experience on the defense, and until and if they are exploited by the better teams, i will believe auburn still has a long ways to go to challenge for the west this year.

What does his being an OSU alum have to do with anything? Or being an ex-QB?

Kirk is a smart guy, very fair and usually deferential to the Tide. This time he went with a trendy pick, but let's just hope he didn't put good money on it.

 

[bamaga]

I'm not sold on them. I doubt the 3-5 team from last year will really be a threat to win the division. In fact, now that coordinators have more film to study, AUs offense won't be as effective. I'm sure Newton is an improvement, but I doubt he is enough.

And their defense would need vast improvement.

I said basically the same thing in the other thread on this subject. I guess great minds think alike!!

As I have long maintained. looks like herbie is thinking like Corso, getting ready to move into that role on gameday.

 

[herri026]

I think anytime a reporter says anything about us, we get all "I hated that guy anyway."

I personally don't care what KH thinks. It would be illogical to think that everyone in the country is going to pick us. And I'm glad there are some dissenters; otherwise, what would be the fun of being #1?