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IU 38-3 Over the Tide

GrizRealist said:
Smart is a proven champion. Hauck is not. End of story and a FACT.
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Look at his genius post claiming no starting spots on the offensive line are available for transfers at big paying FBS programs, as dozens of starting offensive lineman at big paying FBS programs entered the portal today.
 
5280Griz said:
If you knew football, you would know backyard refers to your recruiting territory and is usually limited to your state. Georgia has dominated their backyard ever since Kirby Smart arrived, and they might have the most fertile backyard in the nation when it comes to football talent.
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Football. Backyard can mean anything you want it to mean. And it doesn't mean in-state rivalries. You are an idiot, and are clueless about football. Do some research before you respond to my posts. You are getting crushed.

In football, specifically college football, a "Backyard" rivalry refers to a matchup between two teams located in extremely close geographic proximity—usually within 100 miles of each other.

The term implies that the schools are so close they are effectively playing in each other's "backyards." This proximity creates a unique intensity because the fans, players, and students live and work alongside one another, making the stakes feel more personal and domestic rather than national.

The Most Famous Example: The Backyard Brawl​

The most iconic use of this term is the Backyard Brawl, the annual game between the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)and West Virginia University (WVU).

  • Distance: The two campuses are only about 75 miles apart along Interstate 79.
  • Recruiting: Because they are so close, the coaches are often "raiding" the same high schools for players, literally recruiting in each other's backyards.
  • Cultural Connection: The rivalry is fueled by a mix of urban vs. rural identity (Pittsburgh’s steel heritage vs. West Virginia’s coal mining history) and a shared "gritty" blue-collar work ethic.

Characteristics of "Backyard" Rivalries​

While the Pitt-WVU game owns the trademark, the "backyard" concept applies to several other rivalries that share these traits:

  • Geographic Overlap: Fans of both teams usually live in the same neighborhoods. You’ll see opposing team flags on the same street.
 
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mthoopsfan said:
No, shouldn't get a pass. Would only be 12-2 with a loss tonight. Letting Miss St take it to them now. By a D2 QB, no less. Goofing up my 50 yard line Fiesta Bowl tickets for family, who are all Georgia fans. He should be replaced right now, before the game is over. Kirby gave away a TD when he went for it on 4th down from about his 30. He's won before; he should how to win every time. Bobby is still learning.
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LMAO
 
mthoopsfan said:
Football. Backyard can mean anything you want it to mean. And it doesn't mean in-state rivalries. You are an idiot, and are clueless about football. Do some research before you respond to my posts. You are getting crushed.

In football, specifically college football, a "Backyard" rivalry refers to a matchup between two teams located in extremely close geographic proximity—usually within 100 miles of each other.

The term implies that the schools are so close they are effectively playing in each other's "backyards." This proximity creates a unique intensity because the fans, players, and students live and work alongside one another, making the stakes feel more personal and domestic rather than national.

The Most Famous Example: The Backyard Brawl​

The most iconic use of this term is the Backyard Brawl, the annual game between the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)and West Virginia University (WVU).

  • Distance: The two campuses are only about 75 miles apart along Interstate 79.
  • Recruiting: Because they are so close, the coaches are often "raiding" the same high schools for players, literally recruiting in each other's backyards.
  • Cultural Connection: The rivalry is fueled by a mix of urban vs. rural identity (Pittsburgh’s steel heritage vs. West Virginia’s coal mining history) and a shared "gritty" blue-collar work ethic.

Characteristics of "Backyard" Rivalries​

While the Pitt-WVU game owns the trademark, the "backyard" concept applies to several other rivalries that share these traits:

  • Geographic Overlap: Fans of both teams usually live in the same neighborhoods. You’ll see opposing team flags on the same street.
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Your AI explanation works great for rivalry marketing. I am using backyard in the way coaches and recruiters use it. Your in state recruiting territory.
 
5280Griz said:
Ah yes football terms by Hoops: definitions optional, misplaced confidence mandatory.
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I am right. I have been right over you about a 100 times after you came on the board. You are CLUELESS.



"In football, specifically college football, a "Backyard" rivalry refers to a matchup between two teams located in extremely close geographic proximity—usually within 100 miles of each other.

The term implies that the schools are so close they are effectively playing in each other's "backyards." This proximity creates a unique intensity because the fans, players, and students live and work alongside one another, making the stakes feel more personal and domestic rather than national.

The most iconic use of this term is the Backyard Brawl, the annual game between the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)and West Virginia University (WVU).

  • Distance: The two campuses are only about 75 miles apart along Interstate 79.
  • Recruiting: Because they are so close, the coaches are often "raiding" the same high schools for players, literally recruiting in each other's backyards.
  • Cultural Connection: The rivalry is fueled by a mix of urban vs. rural identity (Pittsburgh’s steel heritage vs. West Virginia’s coal mining history) and a shared "gritty" blue-collar work ethic.
While the Pitt-WVU game owns the trademark, the "backyard" concept applies to several other rivalries that share these traits:

  • Geographic Overlap: Fans of both teams usually live in the same neighborhoods. You’ll see opposing team flags on the same street."
 
mthoopsfan said:
I am right. I have been right over you about a 100 times after you came on the board. You are CLUELESS.



"In football, specifically college football, a "Backyard" rivalry refers to a matchup between two teams located in extremely close geographic proximity—usually within 100 miles of each other.

The term implies that the schools are so close they are effectively playing in each other's "backyards." This proximity creates a unique intensity because the fans, players, and students live and work alongside one another, making the stakes feel more personal and domestic rather than national.

The most iconic use of this term is the Backyard Brawl, the annual game between the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)and West Virginia University (WVU).

  • Distance: The two campuses are only about 75 miles apart along Interstate 79.
  • Recruiting: Because they are so close, the coaches are often "raiding" the same high schools for players, literally recruiting in each other's backyards.
  • Cultural Connection: The rivalry is fueled by a mix of urban vs. rural identity (Pittsburgh’s steel heritage vs. West Virginia’s coal mining history) and a shared "gritty" blue-collar work ethic.
While the Pitt-WVU game owns the trademark, the "backyard" concept applies to several other rivalries that share these traits:

  • Geographic Overlap: Fans of both teams usually live in the same neighborhoods. You’ll see opposing team flags on the same street."
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Your AI explanation works great for rivalry marketing. I am using backyard in the way coaches and recruiters use it. Your in state recruiting territory.
 
AZGrizFan said:
Queue the "Alabama didn't belong in the playoffs" tweets and texts, right?

I mean, that's all I've seen on twitter today about Texas Tech...
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Tech's defense was outstanding, holding Oregon to 309 yards in spite of being on the field for 38 min. and being saddled with short fields via mistakes by their offense. Several of those D players will be in the NFL. Their offense, particularly their QB, laid a complete egg. But Oregon's D had a lot to do with that.
 
5280Griz said:
Your AI explanation works great for rivalry marketing. I am using backyard in the way coaches and recruiters use it. Your in state recruiting territory.
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No, that's not how coaches and reruiters use it. Did you ever even meet a coach or a recruiter? You say the dumbest things.
 
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5280Griz said:
Look at his genius post claiming no starting spots on the offensive line are available for transfers at big paying FBS programs, as dozens of starting offensive lineman at big paying FBS programs entered the portal today.
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Were any of them starters?
 
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