FYI Over confidence is a killer. Just because Im tired of hearing it.

[woodby30]

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The No. 5-ranked Wolverines were hosting Appalachian State in the Big House in 2007, but honestly, it turned out to be a big mess.

The Wolverines were clearly the huge favorites in this game, as they were giving 27 points for the line.

The Mountaineers showed up to play and play is exactly what they did.

 

Next:

 

The New England Patriots were looking to complete their perfect season, but it was the New York Giants who would play party pooper at the 2007 Super Bowl.

This game of course had one of the most iconic catches in sports history, as David Tyree caught a pass by pressing the ball against his helmet. This catch would lead the Giants onto their game-winning drive, where they took the game with a 17-14 lead.

There was no doubt that many had pretty much labeled the Patriots as winners before the game even started (12-point favorites), as this team was proven under coach Bill Belichick with quarterback Tom Brady. The Giants, on the other hand, were nobodies, but they became somebodies with this win.

 

Next:

In 2007, his Cardinal team was going up against the USC Trojans. Pete Carroll's squad was a 41-point favorite going in, but that didn't seem to faze the Cardinal.

It was a tight game, but Harbaugh's squad was able to come out on top, winning the game 24-23 with a game-winning touchdown drive in the final minute of the game.

Next:

What was just supposed to be an easy win for the Virginia Tech Hokies actually turned into a nightmare.

Their football team was taking on the James Madison Dukes, who were an FCS team. The Dukes were actually regarded to be a good team during the 2010 season coming in with a win already, but no one imagined they could beat an FBS team.

Especially the No. 13 Hokies.

Well, VT learned their lesson in trying to beat up the little guy.

Next:

The defending 2011 Super Bowl champions were coming into Arrowhead Stadium with a 13-0 record, and it looked as if nothing was going to stop them.

Except something did, and that was the 5-8 Kansas City Chiefs.

Wait, what? YEP

 

So if you feel it is in the bag and feel the desire to continue to preach about games in the future that may or may not present themselves feel free. Best wishes. I hope your destiny is met as most of the above with all that Yah we the best. The sports world is full of surprises. An it is always nice when the cocky get the surprise. 

 

Just a little something.

[AlcoasPaintedBridge]

Alcoa still wins 3A.

[woodby30]

Alcoa still wins 3A.

I believe we heard that last year also.

Although I agree with your prediction. However, it's not over until you get to that game. I'm sure others have a different thought on who wins like every team between now and the championship game. You never know what the next team brings.

Edited October 8, 2013 by Woodby30

[AlcoasPaintedBridge]

Well, if you are going to make Alcoa go to all the trouble of playing these games, then I will give you the norm, rather than the exception.

97 years ago today, Oct. 7 1916, the fighting Bulldogs of Cumberland College, who had discontinued its' football program before the season, was not allowed to cancel its' game with Georgia Tech without paying a heavy fine ($3,000, inflation adjusted to $63,294) So, a student-manager talked 14 guys in to traveling to Atlanta and proceeded to get hammered 222-0 by Coach John Heisman and his engineers.

It should be noted, however, that Cumberland beat Ga. Tech 22-0 in baseball the previous season and was accused of cheating by having professional ringers on their squad.

That sounds familiar for Middle Tennessee private schools...like Cumberland is.

Just saying.

Go Alcoee.

Amen.

[F5seekshelter]

Well, if you are going to make Alcoa go to all the trouble of playing these games, then I will give you the norm, rather than the exception.

97 years ago today, Oct. 7 1916, the fighting

Bulldogs of Cumberland College, who had discontinued its' football program before the season, was not allowed to cancel its' game with Georgia Tech without paying a heavy fine

($3,000, inflation adjusted to $63,294) So, a student-manager talked 14 guys in to traveling to Atlanta and proceeded to get hammered 222-0 by Coach John Heisman and his engineers.

It should be noted, however, that Cumberland beat Ga. Tech 22-0 in baseball the previous season and was accused of cheating by having professional ringers on their squad.

That sounds familiar for Middle Tennessee private schools...like Cumberland is.

Just saying.

Go Alcoee.

Amen.

Harrumph!!!!!

[UpperCumberlandMan]

Those are some nice storiess. But none of that matters if say Lewis Co, Notre Dame, CPA, Upperman, East Nashville....play the game of their lives and Alcoa has an off night. No one said it "will" happen but "could" happen. You boys from UT country should know after this past weekend, anything is possible.

[F5seekshelter]

It won't take an off night to beat Alcoa. Their reputation is inflated just like their fans' egos.

Sounds like someone needs a hug! Lol!

[woodby30]

Oh boy.  

[AlcoaBasketball]

It won't take an off night to beat Alcoa. Their reputation is inflated just like their fans' egos.

How is Alcoa's reputation inflated when they have 12 state titles to back it up? It's hard not to have somewhat of an ego with that many.  And I haven't seen anything from Alcoa fans that's any worse or more egotistical than other fan bases.  The only difference is, Alcoa backs it up.

[AlcoaBasketball]

Just messin' around.  Or at least I was.

Ok. Just checkin'.

[woodby30]

Far worse on here than alcoa

[RebRaider85]

Yeah, I didn't infer that this was pointed at Alcoa either. Alcoa and Maryvile fans (mostly) act like they've "been there before" with subtle confidence. A few other fan bases do have a lot to crow about but they have not reached that level of maturity yet.