2005-06 College Football Bowl Season (Non-BCS and BCS) [Archive]

BroadwayBomber55

12-04-05, 05:42 PM

Wanna post about the 2005-06 College Football Bowl Season including the BCS? You can post here.

The Complete Bowl Schedule via ESPN.com:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2054429

2005-06 Bowl Schedule (all times ET):

New Orleans Bowl - Lafayette, La. Dec. 20, 2005 8 p.m. ESPN
Southern Miss (6-5) vs. Arkansas State (6-5)

GMAC Bowl - Mobile, Ala. Dec. 21 8 p.m. ESPN
UTEP (8-3) vs. Toledo (8-3)

Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, Nev. Dec. 22 8 p.m. ESPN
BYU (6-5) vs. California (7-4)

Fort Worth Bowl - Fort Worth, Texas Dec. 23 8 p.m. ESPN
Kansas (6-5) vs. Houston (6-5)

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl - Honolulu, Hawaii Dec. 24 8:30 p.m. ESPN
Nevada (8-3) vs. UCF (8-4)

Motor City Bowl - Detroit, Mich. Dec. 26 4 p.m. ESPN
Memphis (6-5) vs. Akron (7-5)

Champs Sports Bowl - Orlando, Fla. Dec. 27 5 p.m. ESPN
Clemson (7-4) vs. Colorado (7-5)

Insight Bowl - Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 27 8:30 p.m. ESPN
Arizona State (6-5) vs. Rutgers (7-4)

MPC Computers Bowl - Boise, Idaho Dec. 28 4:30 p.m. ESPN
Boise State (9-3) vs. Boston College (8-3)

MasterCard Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, Texas Dec. 28 8 p.m. ESPN
Michigan (7-4) vs. Nebraska (7-4)

Emerald Bowl - San Francisco, Calif. Dec. 29 4:30 p.m. ESPN
Georgia Tech (7-4) vs. Utah (6-5)

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl - San Diego, Calif. Dec. 29 8 p.m. ESPN
Oregon (10-1) vs. Oklahoma (7-4)

Gaylord Hotels Music City - Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 30 Noon ESPN
Minnesota (7-4) vs. Virginia (6-5)

Vitalis Sun Bowl - El Paso, Texas Dec. 30 2 p.m. CBS
Northwestern (7-4) vs. UCLA (9-2)

Independence Bowl - Shreveport, La. Dec. 30 3:30 p.m. ESPN
South Carolina (7-4) vs. Missouri (6-5)

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 30 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Miami (9-2) vs. LSU (10-2)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - Charlotte, N.C. Dec. 31 11 a.m. ESPN2
South Florida (6-5) vs. NC State (6-5)

AutoZone Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 31 1 p.m. ESPN
Tulsa (8-4) vs. Fresno State (8-4)

EV1.net Houston Bowl - Houston, Texas Dec. 31 2:30 p.m. ESPN2
TCU (10-1) vs. Iowa State (7-4)

AT&T Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas Jan. 2, 2006 11 a.m. Fox
Texas Tech (9-2) vs. Alabama (9-2)

Outback Bowl - Tampa, Fla. Jan. 2 11 a.m. ESPN
Iowa (7-4) vs. Florida (8-3)

Toyota Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 2 12:30 p.m. NBC
Louisville (9-2) vs. Virginia Tech (10-2)

Capital One Bowl - Orlando, Fla. Jan. 2 1 p.m. ABC
Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Auburn (9-2)

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (BCS) - Tempe, Ariz. Jan. 2 4:30 p.m. ABC
Notre Dame (9-2) vs. Ohio State (9-2)

Nokia Sugar Bowl - Atlanta Jan. 2 8:30 p.m. ABC
West Virginia (10-1) vs. Georgia (10-2)

FedEx Orange Bowl - Miami, Fla. Jan. 3 8 p.m. ABC
Penn State (10-1) vs. Florida State (8-4)

The Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi - Pasadena, Calif. Jan. 4 8 p.m. ABC
USC (12-0) vs. Texas (12-0)

Tal Hawkins

12-04-05, 05:59 PM

Thanks for starting this thread, BB55. This is going to be a really great bowl season...usually there are just a couple that I want to watch, but this year there are quite a few. The 2 non-BCS games I'm most looking forward to are Michigan/Nebraska and Miami/LSU...both should be really good.

BroadwayBomber55

12-04-05, 06:09 PM

Thanks for starting this thread, BB55. This is going to be a really great bowl season...usually there are just a couple that I want to watch, but this year there are quite a few. The 2 non-BCS games I'm most looking forward to are Michigan/Nebraska and Miami/LSU...both should be really good.

You're welcome, Tal. :)

I also can't wait to watch those two games, but I'll also watch the Iowa/Florida, Texas Tech/Alabama, and Oregon/Oklahoma.

Soriambi

12-04-05, 06:13 PM

Some very interesting matchups there. Three out of the four BCS games (USC vs. Texas, Notre Dame vs. Ohio State, and Penn State vs. Florida State are very interesting, and West Virginia vs. Georgia isn't bad, though I think that it's the least interesting of those four by far. Miami vs. LSU is a BCS-caliber matchup, and Games like Auburn vs. Wisconsin, Louisville vs. Virginia Tech, Florida vs. Iowa, Alabama vs. Texas Tech, Michigan vs. Nebraska, Boise State vs. Boston College, and Oregon vs. Oklahoma are interesting matchups as well. It should be a very fun bowl season. :)

Tal Hawkins

12-04-05, 06:28 PM

I also can't wait to watch those two games, but I'll also watch the Iowa/Florida, Texas Tech/Alabama, and Oregon/Oklahoma.Florida's going to be looking for revenge against Iowa from last year's Outback Bowl...I was surprised to see them take the same 2 teams from last year.

Being a Big 12 guy, I'm also interested in the Texas Tech/Alabama & Oklahoma/Oregon games. Tech is going to have a tough time scoring more than 17-20 points against the Bama D, but that might be enough considering the Bama O hasn't been able to do much all season.

CanoForPresident

12-04-05, 06:33 PM

Florida's going to be looking for revenge against Iowa from last year's Outback Bowl...I was surprised to see them take the same 2 teams from last year.

Being a Big 12 guy, I'm also interested in the Texas Tech/Alabama & Oklahoma/Oregon games. Tech is going to have a tough time scoring more than 17-20 points against the Bama D, but that might be enough considering the Bama O hasn't been able to do much all season.

Bama will win 5-3... thats right... a field goal and a saftey. :P

Tal Hawkins

12-04-05, 06:46 PM

Bama will win 5-3... thats right... a field goal and a saftey. :PThe Tech fans will have Leach's head on a plate if he can only manage 3 points...Shula will get a raise if Bama scores more than 3.

dabomb2045

12-04-05, 11:33 PM

of course...I'm looking forward to Notre Dame-Ohio St....I think it will be an excellent matchup.

and I think USC-Texas may end up being the most anticipated college football game ever

1TonHumanHamsterWheel

12-05-05, 01:09 AM

I'll be attending the Motor City Bowl in Detroit again this year (last year UConn won). This time it's Akron vs. Memphis-- because the Big 10 didn't have enough bowl-eligible teams.

And this year may have the most interesting slate of BCS games yet. Two undefeated teams going head-to-head for the national title, the two winningest coaches in D1 football against each other, and of course OSU-ND, which have two of the biggest fan bases in the country.

AustinTXHorn

12-05-05, 03:37 AM

Tech/Alabama is probably the most interesting non-BCS game to me. The clash of styles will be crazy. Alabama's amazing defense and invisible offense against Mike Leach's great offense and pretty good defense.

I actually think Tech wins. My theory is that if you give Mike Leach a month to prepare for somebody, he will find and expose your weakness defensively.

Ohio State/ND (I think Ohio State wins by 10-ish) and Oregon/OU are also going to be fun games to watch. The Holiday Bowl is always fun to watch.

WebsterMulligan

12-05-05, 08:44 AM

Texas will beat USC to win the national championship.

Archer1979

12-05-05, 09:23 AM

Why are there no Bowl games scheduled for New Year's Day?

RIyankee

12-05-05, 09:29 AM

I like this game...

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 30 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Miami (9-2) vs. LSU (10-2)

BroadwayBomber55

12-05-05, 11:12 AM

Why are there no Bowl games scheduled for New Year's Day?

I have no idea. :confused:

Smithers

12-05-05, 11:54 AM

I have no idea. :confused:

new year's day is on a sunday, so the NFL will be playing.

SoCal Pinstriper

12-05-05, 06:16 PM

New Orleans Bowl - Lafayette, La. Dec. 20, 2005 8 p.m. ESPN
Southern Miss (6-5) vs. Arkansas State (6-5)
Southern Miss -17.5, 51

GMAC Bowl - Mobile, Ala. Dec. 21 8 p.m. ESPN
UTEP (8-3) vs. Toledo (8-3)
Toledo -3.5, 59

Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, Nev. Dec. 22 8 p.m. ESPN
BYU (6-5) vs. California (7-4)
Cal -6.5, 61

Fort Worth Bowl - Fort Worth, Texas Dec. 23 8 p.m. ESPN
Kansas (6-5) vs. Houston (6-5)
Kansas -3.5, 49.5

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl - Honolulu, Hawaii Dec. 24 8:30 p.m. ESPN
Nevada (8-3) vs. UCF (8-4)
Nevada -1.5, 61

Motor City Bowl - Detroit, Mich. Dec. 26 4 p.m. ESPN
Memphis (6-5) vs. Akron (7-5)
Memphis -5.5, 51

Champs Sports Bowl - Orlando, Fla. Dec. 27 5 p.m. ESPN
Clemson (7-4) vs. Colorado (7-5)
NL

Insight Bowl - Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 27 8:30 p.m. ESPN
Arizona State (6-5) vs. Rutgers (7-4)
ASU-11.5, 61.5

MPC Computers Bowl - Boise, Idaho Dec. 28 4:30 p.m. ESPN
Boise State (9-3) vs. Boston College (8-3)
Boise -1.5, 54

MasterCard Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, Texas Dec. 28 8 p.m. ESPN
Michigan (7-4) vs. Nebraska (7-4)
Michigan -12, 56

Emerald Bowl - San Francisco, Calif. Dec. 29 4:30 p.m. ESPN
Georgia Tech (7-4) vs. Utah (6-5)
GT -8.5, 46

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl - San Diego, Calif. Dec. 29 8 p.m. ESPN
Oregon (10-1) vs. Oklahoma (7-4)
Oregon -3, 55

Gaylord Hotels Music City - Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 30 Noon ESPN
Minnesota (7-4) vs. Virginia (6-5)
Minny -3, 58

Vitalis Sun Bowl - El Paso, Texas Dec. 30 2 p.m. CBS
Northwestern (7-4) vs. UCLA (9-2)
UCLA -4, 74

Independence Bowl - Shreveport, La. Dec. 30 3:30 p.m. ESPN
South Carolina (7-4) vs. Missouri (6-5)
SC -4, 54

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 30 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Miami (9-2) vs. LSU (10-2)
NL

Meineke Car Care Bowl - Charlotte, N.C. Dec. 31 11 a.m. ESPN2
South Florida (6-5) vs. NC State (6-5)
NC State -6.5, 42

AutoZone Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 31 1 p.m. ESPN
Tulsa (8-4) vs. Fresno State (8-4)
Fresno -7, 42

EV1.net Houston Bowl - Houston, Texas Dec. 31 2:30 p.m. ESPN2
TCU (10-1) vs. Iowa State (7-4)
TCU -3.5, 61

AT&T Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas Jan. 2 11 a.m. Fox
Texas Tech (9-2) vs. Alabama (9-2)
Tech -1.5, 47

Outback Bowl - Tampa, Fla. Jan. 2 11 a.m. ESPN
Iowa (7-4) vs. Florida (8-3)
FLA -3,47

Toyota Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 2 12:30 p.m. NBC
Louisville (9-2) vs. Virginia Tech (10-2)
VT -9, 54.5

Capital One Bowl - Orlando, Fla. Jan. 2 1 p.m. ABC
Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Auburn (9-2)
Auburn -10, 54.5

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (BCS) - Tempe, Ariz. Jan. 2 4:30 p.m. ABC
Notre Dame (9-2) vs. Ohio State (9-2)
OSU -5, 55

Nokia Sugar Bowl - Atlanta Jan. 2 8:30 p.m. ABC
West Virginia (10-1) vs. Georgia (10-2)
Georgia -9, 45

FedEx Orange Bowl - Miami, Fla. Jan. 3 8 p.m. ABC
Penn State (10-1) vs. Florida State (8-4)
PSU 8, 48

The Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi - Pasadena, Calif. Jan. 4 8 p.m. ABC
USC (12-0) vs. Texas (12-0)
USC -6.5, 71.5
I added early lines and totals.

AustinTXHorn

12-05-05, 06:34 PM

Just put quite a bit of money on South Carolina -4.5.

Steve Spurrier vs. Gary Pinkel.

Hmm...

BroadwayBomber55

12-06-05, 12:08 AM

I added early lines and totals.

Thanks for the odds. :)

Yankees13

12-06-05, 12:27 AM

Wanna post about the 2005-06 College Football Bowl Season including the BCS? You can post here.

The Complete Bowl Schedule via ESPN.com:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2054429

2005-06 Bowl Schedule (all times ET):

New Orleans Bowl - Lafayette, La. Dec. 20, 2005 8 p.m. ESPN
Southern Miss (6-5) vs. Arkansas State (6-5)

GMAC Bowl - Mobile, Ala. Dec. 21 8 p.m. ESPN
UTEP (8-3) vs. Toledo (8-3)

Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, Nev. Dec. 22 8 p.m. ESPN
BYU (6-5) vs. California (7-4)

Fort Worth Bowl - Fort Worth, Texas Dec. 23 8 p.m. ESPN
Kansas (6-5) vs. Houston (6-5)

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl - Honolulu, Hawaii Dec. 24 8:30 p.m. ESPN
Nevada (8-3) vs. UCF (8-4)

Motor City Bowl - Detroit, Mich. Dec. 26 4 p.m. ESPN
Memphis (6-5) vs. Akron (7-5)

Champs Sports Bowl - Orlando, Fla. Dec. 27 5 p.m. ESPN
Clemson (7-4) vs. Colorado (7-5)

Insight Bowl - Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 27 8:30 p.m. ESPN
Arizona State (6-5) vs. Rutgers (7-4)

MPC Computers Bowl - Boise, Idaho Dec. 28 4:30 p.m. ESPN
Boise State (9-3) vs. Boston College (8-3)

MasterCard Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, Texas Dec. 28 8 p.m. ESPN
Michigan (7-4) vs. Nebraska (7-4)

Emerald Bowl - San Francisco, Calif. Dec. 29 4:30 p.m. ESPN
Georgia Tech (7-4) vs. Utah (6-5)

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl - San Diego, Calif. Dec. 29 8 p.m. ESPN
Oregon (10-1) vs. Oklahoma (7-4)

Gaylord Hotels Music City - Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 30 Noon ESPN
Minnesota (7-4) vs. Virginia (6-5)

Vitalis Sun Bowl - El Paso, Texas Dec. 30 2 p.m. CBS
Northwestern (7-4) vs. UCLA (9-2)

Independence Bowl - Shreveport, La. Dec. 30 3:30 p.m. ESPN
South Carolina (7-4) vs. Missouri (6-5)

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 30 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Miami (9-2) vs. LSU (10-2)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - Charlotte, N.C. Dec. 31 11 a.m. ESPN2
South Florida (6-5) vs. NC State (6-5)

AutoZone Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 31 1 p.m. ESPN
Tulsa (8-4) vs. Fresno State (8-4)

EV1.net Houston Bowl - Houston, Texas Dec. 31 2:30 p.m. ESPN2
TCU (10-1) vs. Iowa State (7-4)

AT&T Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas Jan. 2, 2006 11 a.m. Fox
Texas Tech (9-2) vs. Alabama (9-2)

Outback Bowl - Tampa, Fla. Jan. 2 11 a.m. ESPN
Iowa (7-4) vs. Florida (8-3)

Toyota Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 2 12:30 p.m. NBC
Louisville (9-2) vs. Virginia Tech (10-2)

Capital One Bowl - Orlando, Fla. Jan. 2 1 p.m. ABC
Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Auburn (9-2)

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (BCS) - Tempe, Ariz. Jan. 2 4:30 p.m. ABC
Notre Dame (9-2) vs. Ohio State (9-2)

Nokia Sugar Bowl - Atlanta Jan. 2 8:30 p.m. ABC
West Virginia (10-1) vs. Georgia (10-2)

FedEx Orange Bowl - Miami, Fla. Jan. 3 8 p.m. ABC
Penn State (10-1) vs. Florida State (8-4)

The Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi - Pasadena, Calif. Jan. 4 8 p.m. ABC
USC (12-0) vs. Texas (12-0)
BC in another ho hum bowl. Whatever, make it 6 in a row. Just to think if we hadn't lost to UNC. :mad:

Yankees13

12-06-05, 12:29 AM

of course...I'm looking forward to Notre Dame-Ohio St....I think it will be an excellent matchup.

and I think USC-Texas may end up being the most anticipated college football game ever
I can easily see USC-Texas being an all time classic. Something along the lines of 45-41.

SoCal Pinstriper

12-06-05, 06:57 PM

Just put quite a bit of money on South Carolina -4.5.

Steve Spurrier vs. Gary Pinkel.

Hmm...I like your thinking, but surprisingly, that line seems to be dropping (3.5-4 now). I will wait and see how low it goes. definite play for me if I can buy it to 2.5.

BC in another ho hum bowl. Whatever, make it 6 in a row. Just to think if we hadn't lost to UNC. :mad:Actually, I would expect that game to be very entertaining. A dogfight.

I can easily see USC-Texas being an all time classic. Something along the lines of 45-41.I havn't really started looking at it closely, but I can see the scenario that you suggest. I can also see a USC blowout. On first blush, I am a little gunshy of a pointspread play. We'll see. ;)

CanoForPresident

12-06-05, 10:45 PM

Vince Young calling his team "gangsta" might be the funniest thing I've heard in a while...

If he wants to see gangsta, he should take a walk outside the 5 block halo that surrounds SC.

I think Spurrier should get consideration for Coach of the Year.

AustinTXHorn

12-07-05, 01:31 AM

If he wants to see gangsta, he should take a walk outside the 5 block halo that surrounds SC.
You're not kidding.

Booking travel plans tomorrow. Going to San Diego for the Holiday Bowl and then going up to LA for the Rose Bowl. That 8-day window is certainly not going to suck.

CanoForPresident

12-07-05, 01:59 AM

You're not kidding.

Booking travel plans tomorrow. Going to San Diego for the Holiday Bowl and then going up to LA for the Rose Bowl. That 8-day window is certainly not going to suck.

You landed tickets for both games?

AustinTXHorn

12-07-05, 02:46 AM

You landed tickets for both games?
Yep. Going with a friend who is an OU student to the Holiday Bowl. He got me a guest ticket.

Got lucky with the Rose Bowl. Have a family member that works in the Texas athletic department.

I'm glad, too. I've heard that tickets to the Rose Bowl are going to be like Super Bowl tickets.

Yankees13

12-07-05, 03:11 AM

I like your thinking, but surprisingly, that line seems to be dropping (3.5-4 now). I will wait and see how low it goes. definite play for me if I can buy it to 2.5.
Actually, I would expect that game to be very entertaining. A dogfight.
I havn't really started looking at it closely, but I can see the scenario that you suggest. I can also see a USC blowout. On first blush, I am a little gunshy of a pointspread play. We'll see. ;)
It may be a good game, but I would like to be playing in one of the bigger bowls. I doubt that USC will blow Texas out, I don't USC's defense is good enough to hold down Texas enough for a blowout, I'd be shocked if both teams weren't at least in the 30s, these two teams are scoring machines.

Tal Hawkins

12-07-05, 05:06 PM

Yep. Going with a friend who is an OU student to the Holiday Bowl. He got me a guest ticket.

Got lucky with the Rose Bowl. Have a family member that works in the Texas athletic department.

I'm glad, too. I've heard that tickets to the Rose Bowl are going to be like Super Bowl tickets.
You have officially become the envy of Texas fans everywhere...I read on another site that TicketMaster sold out of tickets available to the general public in less than a minute...probably wasn't more than a few thousand tickets, but that's still quick. Ebay was listing 40-yardline tickets for $4000+ each. :eek:

Have fun in California...Hook 'em.

AustinTXHorn

12-07-05, 06:12 PM

You have officially become the envy of Texas fans everywhere...I read on another site that TicketMaster sold out of tickets available to the general public in less than a minute...probably wasn't more than a few thousand tickets, but that's still quick. Ebay was listing 40-yardline tickets for $4000+ each. :eek:

Have fun in California...Hook 'em.
Less than a minute? Geez...that's crazy.

I heard that the Big 10 is getting 10,000 tickets to this game, even though they don't have a team in the game. That's terrible. :mad:

Tal Hawkins

12-07-05, 09:34 PM

Less than a minute? Geez...that's crazy.

I heard that the Big 10 is getting 10,000 tickets to this game, even though they don't have a team in the game. That's terrible. :mad:
You're kidding...how in the world did the Big 10 manage to hang on to their allotment even though they're not represented? I wonder if the Big 12 has access to 10,000 tickets to the Fiesta Bowl.

rock

12-08-05, 12:53 AM

You're kidding...how in the world did the Big 10 manage to hang on to their allotment even though they're not represented? I wonder if the Big 12 has access to 10,000 tickets to the Fiesta Bowl.

Big 10 gets 1000 tickets. Here is the complete ticket distribution. Pretty interesting.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bowls/2005-12-06-rose-bowl-tickets_x.htm

SoCal Pinstriper

12-20-05, 04:50 PM

I've been jonesing for bowl season to get rolling. I'm taking Ark. State and the 16 points tonight (for a half a unit :D )

BroadwayBomber55

12-21-05, 12:33 AM

Final Scores from the 12/20/05 Bowl Games:

New Orleans Bowl

Southern Miss 31, Arkansas St. 19

BroadwayBomber55

12-21-05, 09:36 PM

Toledo leads UTEP in the GMAC bowl 31-13, 7:55 3rd.

Toledo with a 21-point 2nd quarter.

BroadwayBomber55

12-21-05, 10:35 PM

Toledo crushied UTEP 45-13 in the GMAC Bowl.

Brad Gradkowski with 5 TD passes tonight.

BroadwayBomber55

12-23-05, 12:55 AM

Final scores from Dec. 22 contests:

Las Vegas Pioneer Purevision Bowl: Cal 35, BYU 28. Great comeback by the Cougars, but fell short to the Golden Bears.

Big props to Marshawn Lynch tonight: 194 rushing yards, 3 TDs.

Nice game with high octane offense written all over it for both clubs.

BroadwayBomber55

12-23-05, 11:14 AM

In the San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, Navy with a 20-point 2nd quarter defeats Colorado St. 51-30 in another high scoring match.

Reggie Campbell scored 5 total TDs for the Midshipmen. Justin Holland threw 381 passing yards and 3 TDs for the Rams.

BroadwayBomber55

12-24-05, 10:49 AM

Jason Swanson with 4 TD passes leads the Kansas Jayhawks over the Houston Cougars in the Fort Worth Bowl, 42-13.

BroadwayBomber55

12-24-05, 11:50 PM

Central Florida lost by one point to Nevada in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, 49-48 when Golden Knight PK Matt Prater missed a PAT in the first OT. UCF lead 32-28 at one point in the 3rd before the Wolfpack retook the lead.

Another great exciting game in this bowl season.

BroadwayBomber55

12-27-05, 12:07 PM

In the Motor City Bowl, Memphis squeaks by Akron 38-31.

DeAngelo Williams scores 3 TDs for Memphis.

SoCal Pinstriper

12-27-05, 05:44 PM

34yds for the Buffs in the first half. :( I doubt that our defense and punter can keep us in this much longer.

BroadwayBomber55

12-28-05, 02:27 AM

In the Champs Sports Bowl, Clemson defeats Colorado 19-10. James Davis with 150 rushing yards and a TD.

In the Insight Bowl, Arizona St. beats Rutgers 45-40. Rudy Carpenter with 470 yards passing and 4 TDs.

NDBoston

12-28-05, 09:56 AM

BC is pulling out all the stops for today's game.

BOISE, Idaho — A Boston College football player who skipped his scheduled Brighton arraignment on a drunken driving charge yesterday was allowed to stay with his team for this afternoon’s big game against Boise State University after his coaches ran interference with the court.

The deal for defensive end Jeff Burns, who could have faced an arrest warrant for blowing off court but instead will be allowed to appear Friday, infuriated a leading drunken driving victims’ advocate.

http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional...rticleid=118902 (http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=118902)

The same thing happened with Notre Dame this year with Rashon Powers Neal getting arrested for an OUI when he went home for a few days in September. He was suspended from the team for the rest of the year.

BroadwayBomber55

12-28-05, 10:06 AM

BC is pulling out all the stops for today's game.

BC has their hands full tonight in Boise.

Here's the preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/preview?gid=200512280010

Even though the Eagles are no stranger to play Bowl Games in an opponents backyard, they never played a game in Idaho before, especially in the blue turf.

Boise St. is 4-0 in Bowl Games at Bronco Stadium and haven't lost a game since 2001.

nhyankeefan

12-28-05, 04:53 PM

BC is pulling out all the stops for today's game.

http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional...rticleid=118902 (http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=118902)

The same thing happened with Notre Dame this year with Rashon Powers Neal getting arrested for an OUI when he went home for a few days in September. He was suspended from the team for the rest of the year.

I'm surprised BC handled it the way they did. They should have sent him right back to Boston after he skipped the arraignment and didn't tell the coaches until they landed in Boise.

Captain Yankee

12-28-05, 10:07 PM

Just as an FYI...speaking to several Rutgers alums who were in Arizona this week--the Insight Bowl is reporting that Rutgers fan support/travel was markedly better than Notre Dame last year.

Coney36

12-28-05, 11:24 PM

And the 2005 season ends for the goddamn overrated Michigan Wolverines. 7-5... we lost five games by a total of 21 points. Fire Lloyd Carr... :mad:

Seriously, even the Yankees losing don't make me this depressed... thank you butterfingers in the fourth quarter.

NDBoston

12-29-05, 12:06 AM

Just as an FYI...speaking to several Rutgers alums who were in Arizona this week--the Insight Bowl is reporting that Rutgers fan support/travel was markedly better than Notre Dame last year.

Rutgers alums....great sources. Now let's get back to reality shall we Mr. Rutgers/Miami fan?

First of all...let's see what Rutgers did to try and encourage people to attend.

Because the number of tickets sold is so important, some schools are trying creative ways to boost numbers. Rutgers, for example, is headed to the Insight Bowl to play Arizona State on Dec. 27, its first bowl game in 27 years. To entice students to make the trip to Phoenix, the school offered them free tickets, and 350 of them accepted. In addition, the state of New Jersey and Rutgers alumni will randomly award $300 stipends to 275 student-ticket holders.

Great way to spend the citizens of New Jersey tax dollars. :lol:

Next a report on the actual sale of tickets by Rutgers itself.

Rutgers, playing in its first bowl in 27 years, has sold about 7,000 for the Insight Bowl in Tempe, Ariz.

Attendance for this year's game. 45,536. The attendance for last year's game? 45,917 fans. Let's not forget that it was Arizona State playing almost a home game this year and Ty Willingham had been fired last year for ND YET that game drew more and the total allotment of tickets for the game were taken by Notre Dame (notice that wasn't the case for Rutgers or your other team Miami again this year). Pesky facts, hey Captain Yankee?

Fast forward a year......

"In my 13 years of the bowl, this is the hottest ticket I’ve ever seen, the most demand for it, and that includes three championship games," said Shawn Schoeffler, Fiesta Bowl spokesman.

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=55838

What else is new CY? When all else fails, you try and throw out things that are proven untrue. This happens, again and again.

NDBoston

12-29-05, 12:22 AM

And the 2005 season ends for the goddamn overrated Michigan Wolverines. 7-5... we lost five games by a total of 21 points. Fire Lloyd Carr... :mad:

Seriously, even the Yankees losing don't make me this depressed... thank you butterfingers in the fourth quarter.

With this loss by Michigan, Notre Dame can regain the all time winning percentage lead again with a win against Ohio State Monday.

:gulp:

BroadwayBomber55

12-29-05, 03:01 AM

I saw the Michigan/Nebraska game. It was crazy.

BC hung on to win in Boise over Boise St. 27-21.

Captain Yankee

12-29-05, 05:34 AM

Rutgers alums....great sources. Now let's get back to reality shall we Mr. Rutgers/Miami fan?

First of all...let's see what Rutgers did to try and encourage people to attend.

Great way to spend the citizens of New Jersey tax dollars. :lol:

Next a report on the actual sale of tickets by Rutgers itself.

Attendance for this year's game. 45,536. The attendance for last year's game? 45,917 fans. Let's not forget that it was Arizona State playing almost a home game this year and Ty Willingham had been fired last year for ND YET that game drew more and the total allotment of tickets for the game were taken by Notre Dame (notice that wasn't the case for Rutgers or your other team Miami again this year). Pesky facts, hey Captain Yankee?

Fast forward a year......

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=55838

What else is new CY? When all else fails, you try and throw out things that are proven untrue. This happens, again and again.

Actually money wasn't given by the taxpayers. YOU should get your facts straight before posting. That money was donated by YOU GOT IT---Rutgers alum and was solicited as private donations from the AD Robert Mulcahey. And once again you choose to slander Miami? Miami is a small private school. Your comparison makes ZERO sense---especially because Miami is located in a state with two other football programs (at schools like FSU and UF that are nearly double Miami's size). Stats:

2005 Freshmen enrollment:
UM - 2,276
UF - 6,750
FSU - 7,017

Over 50 years, the number of students and alumni produced (assuming long lives for everyone):
UM - 113,800
UF - 337,500
FSU - 350,850

That is a LARGE freshman class at UM...typically their freshman classes (up until about 5 years ago was about 1400-1500).

NDBoston

12-29-05, 07:12 AM

Actually money wasn't given by the taxpayers. YOU should get your facts straight before posting. That money was donated by YOU GOT IT---Rutgers alum and was solicited as private donations from the AD Robert Mulcahey. And once again you choose to slander Miami? Miami is a small private school. Your comparison makes ZERO sense---especially because Miami is located in a state with two other football programs (at schools like FSU and UF that are nearly double Miami's size). Stats:

2005 Freshmen enrollment:
UM - 2,276
UF - 6,750
FSU - 7,017

Over 50 years, the number of students and alumni produced (assuming long lives for everyone):
UM - 113,800
UF - 337,500
FSU - 350,850

That is a LARGE freshman class at UM...typically their freshman classes (up until about 5 years ago was about 1400-1500).

Yet again, you're WRONG CY. The mercy rule should be in effect by now.

You do need to do your research. Alumni didn't pay the whole bill. The taxpayers helped. The title of this article, "Bowl trip costly, so N.J. pays" :lol:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/1228rutgers28.html

At least part of Jessica Rizzolo's $700 plane ticket, $115 Hyatt hotel room and $10 Aztec-style souvenir necklaces can be written off the Rutgers student's tab. Her university and the state of New Jersey are picking up part of her trip to see the football team in the Insight Bowl.

She's not the only one: New Jersey's acting governor, the school and several alumni doled out more than $105,000 to help bankroll some 350 students' trek across the country.

Acting Gov. Richard Codey "is an avid sports fan and youth basketball coach . . . so he has been really supportive and proud of how they are doing," said Kelley Heck, the governor's spokeswoman. "He knew this was a once-in-30-year opportunity."

So, you were wrong about the alumni paying for the whole thing and the fact that Rutgers had a bigger fan presence than Notre Dame from last year.

FYI- Notre Dame enrolled 1,985 people for the class of 2009. It also had over 45,000 requests for tickets from the alumni and faculty for the Fiesta Bowl this year.

It's SMALLER than Miami when it comes to class size, but in your mind it's ok to rip on a school that is smaller in class size but it's not to criticize a school that has a larger one? Ok CY.

FSU might be a 5 hour drive away and UF could be 8 hours away. The fact is the alumni of Miami don't travel to games at home or bowl games.

I mentioned Miami in a throw away line in my large post. I'm not mentioning Miami again and again or creating threads that are focused on slandering the school.

For whatever reason, you're obsessed with Notre Dame, and you don't care what you have to do to try and criticize it. Usually, it's filled with inaccurate information.

boo_427

12-29-05, 08:27 AM

FSU might be a 5 hour drive away and UF could be 8 hours away. The fact is the alumni of Miami don't travel to games at home or bowl games.

Actually it is the other way around. Gainesville is about 5 1/2 hours and Tallahassee is about 8 hours from Coral Gables.

JWHIII

12-29-05, 09:04 AM

Apparently BC was pretty pissed off after they attended a banquet Monday which turned into a Boise State pep rally. After the game coach Tom O'Brien had these comments...

''We come out here and all the things we go through, we go to a banquet that turns into a pep rally," fumed BC coach Tom O'Brien. ''I didn't have to say anything to this team. I ought to thank the mayor and people of Boise. They did everything to get this [BC] team ready to play football. I've been to 19 bowl games in my life and I've never seen anything like that in my life when we sat through that banquet here.

''The pep rally was the next night," O'Brien added. ''You don't disrespect the best player on the opposite team by making fun of his name and having everybody in the audience laugh at him."

Considering these were made after his team won the game, O'Brien must have been pretty upset by all of this.

I only saw the first half, but I couldn't believe the game came down to the final play, BC was up 24-0 at the half.

Coney36

12-29-05, 09:54 AM

With this loss by Michigan, Notre Dame can regain the all time winning percentage lead again with a win against Ohio State Monday.

:gulp:

A great pre-birthday gift for me is if nobody ends up winning that game. Unfortunately, that is unlikely to happen, meaning I'll just pretend that game doesn't exist... and gripe with the rest of my fellow Wolverines about the ineptitude of Sun Belt refs while pretending our team didn't really finish 7-5. :argh:

Captain Yankee

12-29-05, 10:18 AM

Yet again, you're WRONG CY. The mercy rule should be in effect by now.

You do need to do your research. Alumni didn't pay the whole bill. The taxpayers helped. The title of this article, "Bowl trip costly, so N.J. pays" :lol:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/1228rutgers28.html

So, you were wrong about the alumni paying for the whole thing and the fact that Rutgers had a bigger fan presence than Notre Dame from last year.

FYI- Notre Dame enrolled 1,985 people for the class of 2009. It also had over 45,000 requests for tickets from the alumni and faculty for the Fiesta Bowl this year.

It's SMALLER than Miami when it comes to class size, but in your mind it's ok to rip on a school that is smaller in class size but it's not to criticize a school that has a larger one? Ok CY.

FSU might be a 5 hour drive away and UF could be 8 hours away. The fact is the alumni of Miami don't travel to games at home or bowl games.

I mentioned Miami in a throw away line in my large post. I'm not mentioning Miami again and again or creating threads that are focused on slandering the school.

For whatever reason, you're obsessed with Notre Dame, and you don't care what you have to do to try and criticize it. Usually, it's filled with inaccurate information.
About $25,000 came from "so-called" taxpayer money for this. It came from a budget excess from the Dept. of Community Affairs. As stated in the article--the MAJORITY came from the RU athletic director and alumni donors ($125K of the $150K). And once again we are comparing apples to oranges. Miami's alumni (up until about the 1980s) didn't support football because there was no football program to speak of until then. We aren't talking about a school with a history of football success (nor as much of an emphasis as Notre Dame's) or one with a (shall we say this instead of bandwagon fans) "national following" as Notre Dame. Think about it...what else is there to do in South Bend? If the football team stinks---you are in for a long winter. So one would think that Notre Dame would place a great bit of emphasis on football and it helps when they have a leg up on most other football programs in the nation. Contrast Miami---where the school was only established in the 1920s and already was competing against several powerhouse Southern football programs at the time. Plus, let's say there are quite a bit of other things to do in Miami----which means the football team's support might be flaky unless the team is doing well. Let's also couple this with the fact that there is a large section of international students at Miami that don't even care about American football and compare it to Notre Dame's student population. The draw for football players at Notre Dame is the history, coaching staff, school support, etc. The draw for football players at Miami is the alum (extensive football alum support from former players), top notch coaches and facilities, and an excellent chance of turning pro/going to a bowl game. I'm not trashing Notre Dame or waving pom poms for Miami---just pointing out some ground rules---which NDBoston also chooses to ignore as well. Also, do you think Brady Quinn is going to be a TAD bit conflicted playing against Ohio State (another fine academic institution--- :barf:). Ohio State v. Notre Dame---I wish neither team could win.

NDBoston

12-29-05, 11:02 AM

About $25,000 came from "so-called" taxpayer money for this. It came from a budget excess from the Dept. of Community Affairs. As stated in the article--the MAJORITY came from the RU athletic director and alumni donors ($125K of the $150K). And once again we are comparing apples to oranges. Miami's alumni (up until about the 1980s) didn't support football because there was no football program to speak of until then. We aren't talking about a school with a history of football success (nor as much of an emphasis as Notre Dame's) or one with a (shall we say this instead of bandwagon fans) "national following" as Notre Dame. Think about it...what else is there to do in South Bend? If the football team stinks---you are in for a long winter. So one would think that Notre Dame would place a great bit of emphasis on football and it helps when they have a leg up on most other football programs in the nation. Contrast Miami---where the school was only established in the 1920s and already was competing against several powerhouse Southern football programs at the time. Plus, let's say there are quite a bit of other things to do in Miami----which means the football team's support might be flaky unless the team is doing well. Let's also couple this with the fact that there is a large section of international students at Miami that don't even care about American football and compare it to Notre Dame's student population. The draw for football players at Notre Dame is the history, coaching staff, school support, etc. The draw for football players at Miami is the alum (extensive football alum support from former players), top notch coaches and facilities, and an excellent chance of turning pro/going to a bowl game. I'm not trashing Notre Dame or waving pom poms for Miami---just pointing out some ground rules---which NDBoston also chooses to ignore as well. Also, do you think Brady Quinn is going to be a TAD bit conflicted playing against Ohio State (another fine academic institution--- :barf:). Ohio State v. Notre Dame---I wish neither team could win.

You state mistruths repeatedly in your posts. All you do is trash Notre Dame. Every day. I then come and correct it and you run or try and change the subject.

Taxpayers supported the Rutgers trip? Check
Attendance at Insight Bowl higher last year and ND sold more tickets? Check.

Game, Set and Match.

Captain Yankee

12-29-05, 11:31 AM

You state mistruths repeatedly in your posts. All you do is trash Notre Dame. Every day. I then come and correct it and you run or try and change the subject.

Taxpayers supported the Rutgers trip? Check
Attendance at Insight Bowl higher last year and ND sold more tickets? Check.

Game, Set and Match.
And I LOVE doing it too. Because I hate Notre Dame and rationale arguments will not work when it comes to the Fighting Irish. In other facets of my life I can be very impartial. But I DESPISE Notre Dame, their fans, their alum "snobbery" and think that Notre Dame is the root of all evil in college football today. Happy New Year!

Smithers

12-29-05, 11:40 AM

Apparently BC was pretty pissed off after they attended a banquet Monday which turned into a Boise State pep rally. After the game coach Tom O'Brien had these comments...

Considering these were made after his team won the game, O'Brien must have been pretty upset by all of this.

I only saw the first half, but I couldn't believe the game came down to the final play, BC was up 24-0 at the half.

my dad was telling me about the banquet when i got home from work yesterday. apparently the insight bowl committee had a speech at the banquet and at the end of it yelled out "go broncos!"

the entire BC team and staff was in attendance, of course.

nhyankeefan

12-29-05, 11:45 AM

my dad was telling me about the banquet when i got home from work yesterday. apparently the insight bowl committee had a speech at the banquet and at the end of it yelled out "go broncos!"

the entire BC team and staff was in attendance, of course.

Another thing that p*ssed BC off was that Kiwi's name was used as a punchline for a joke by the MPC CEO. Not a smart move to upset the best player on the team.

Captain Yankee

12-29-05, 12:38 PM

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/13508382.htm

The world keeps turning at FSU. The player's name wasn't mentioned in the article but Bowden sent home starting linebacker A.J. Nicholson for violating team policy. The ironical (yes ironical) part of the whole thing is Nicholson won the team leadership award! I'm sure Coach Bowden will have an extensive search into this (yeah right). Did anyone else think "The Program" was a year in the life of Florida State's football team?

dabomb2045

12-29-05, 12:45 PM

And I LOVE doing it too. Because I hate Notre Dame and rationale arguments will not work when it comes to the Fighting Irish. In other facets of my life I can be very impartial. But I DESPISE Notre Dame, their fans, their alum "snobbery" and think that Notre Dame is the root of all evil in college football today. Happy New Year!

Well at least the truth has finally come out....now none of us ND fans have to waste time arguing with you, since you now have admitted you cannot have any rational discussions about ND.

And your hatred is ridiculous....root of all evil?? When you hate something that much for no real reason (has ND ever done anything to you PERSONALLY) that it prevents you from being able to rational about things...then you have a problem.

boo_427

12-29-05, 01:21 PM

Well at least the truth has finally come out....now none of us ND fans have to waste time arguing with you, since you now have admitted you cannot have any rational discussions about ND.

And your hatred is ridiculous....root of all evil?? When you hate something that much for no real reason (has ND ever done anything to you PERSONALLY) that it prevents you from being able to rational about things...then you have a problem.

Great Post!

Criminal U in Coral Gables comes to mind.

Captain Yankee

12-29-05, 02:01 PM

Well at least the truth has finally come out....now none of us ND fans have to waste time arguing with you, since you now have admitted you cannot have any rational discussions about ND.

And your hatred is ridiculous....root of all evil?? When you hate something that much for no real reason (has ND ever done anything to you PERSONALLY) that it prevents you from being able to rational about things...then you have a problem.
I don't argue. I discuss. Maybe I should have put a "sarcastic" sign on that post? Also, since when has sports fandom, opinions, etc based on the rational? I think sports is probably one of the few arenas in life where most people are irrational.

Captain Yankee

12-29-05, 02:08 PM

Great Post!

Criminal U in Coral Gables comes to mind.

By the way, if you look at the recent track record (since Butch Davis took over at Miami) and compare the track record of Miami and let's say Notre Dame (Jesus U at South Bend) you'll see Miami compares very favorably with respect to disciplinary problems. Does the fact that Miami has a large amount of African American athletes (from inner city/rural areas) automatically mean that Miami is Criminal U? Interesting....

nhyankeefan

12-29-05, 02:19 PM

Does every college football thread have to turn into a debate about Notre Dame? Isn't there a thread specifically for that topic?

Captain Yankee

12-29-05, 02:40 PM

First Big Bowl Matchup: 12/30
LSU v. Miami (7:30 PM)
Should be very interesting. LSU QB Russell is out and Miami WR Ryan Moore is suspended for a violation of team rules (most likely academics). Should be a nice prelude leading up to the BCS games early next week.

WebsterMulligan

12-29-05, 05:02 PM

I don't argue. I discuss. Maybe I should have put a "sarcastic" sign on that post? Also, since when has sports fandom, opinions, etc based on the rational? I think sports is probably one of the few arenas in life where most people are irrational.

IMHO, all you do is spew unadaulterated ND hate, at every opportunity. You don't know the first thing about Notre Dame, or its alumni.

Is it envy, perhaps?

My only real question, is why NDBoston continues to bother with you anymore? He's clearly and unquestionably out of your league.

:)

NelsonMuntz

12-29-05, 09:33 PM

Great Post!

Criminal U in Coral Gables comes to mind.
Criminal U? While I completely disagree with everything Captain Yankee has written about Notre Dame, that was an unnecessary cheap shot at Miami. Miami has actually been one of the cleanest Division I football programs ever since Butch Davis (and subsequently Larry Coker) took over the program.

mik3

12-29-05, 11:02 PM

lol@the pac 10

cal barely beats a ................ty byu team
asu barely beats a mediocre rutgers team
#6 oregon gets worked by unranked OU

CanoForPresident

12-29-05, 11:54 PM

lol@the pac 10

cal barely beats a ................ty byu team
asu barely beats a mediocre rutgers team
#6 oregon gets worked by unranked OU

If Clemens plays vs OU it's a totally different story. Ditto to Keller Vs Rutgers.

oh and lets not forget that a very weak Oregon D held OU to 17 points. I guess that speaks wonders about the Awesome Texas D which ONLY held a weaker squad to 5 less points.

Remember when Cal dropped their bowl game last year?

Yeah, a PAC 10 team still dominated a big 12 team for the NC. I expect the same to happen again this year.

mik3

12-30-05, 12:11 AM

I don't, 2004 OU couldn't hold a candle to 2005 UT and 2004 USC was much better than 2005.

CanoForPresident

12-30-05, 12:26 AM

I don't, 2004 OU couldn't hold a candle to 2005 UT and 2004 USC was much better than 2005.

Couldnt hold a candle? they were touted to have the best offensive line in college football history, had a Heisman winning QB and one of the best RB's in the nation. Texas MAY be better, but you'd be foolish to say that they arent in the same league.

04 SC is better than 05 SC (not much better) but we dont live and die with one player the way you live and die with Vince "I'm so F***** Gangsta" Young.

Also... Carroll PWNS Brown.

Smithers

12-30-05, 08:22 AM

"WAAAAAAA! we should have gone to a BCS game! WAAAAA!"
-me, impersonating artie lange, impersonating oregon

BroadwayBomber55

12-30-05, 09:57 AM

Utah thrashed Georgia Tech 38-10.

I saw the Oklahoma-Oregon game. It was a good game.

BroadwayBomber55

12-30-05, 09:58 AM

"WAAAAAAA! we should have gone to a BCS game! WAAAAA!"
-me, impersonating artie lange, impersonating oregon

:roflmao: Sorry Oregon, you wanted respect, but didn't earn it.

BroadwayBomber55

12-30-05, 10:00 AM

lol@the pac 10

cal barely beats a ................ty byu team
asu barely beats a mediocre rutgers team
#6 oregon gets worked by unranked OU

That's what happens when a conference doesn't have a balance between offense and defense. The Pac-10 is mostly an offensive conference while LSU is mostly a defensive conference.

BroadwayBomber55

12-30-05, 10:03 AM

Couldnt hold a candle? they were touted to have the best offensive line in college football history, had a Heisman winning QB and one of the best RB's in the nation. Texas MAY be better, but you'd be foolish to say that they arent in the same league.

04 SC is better than 05 SC (not much better) but we dont live and die with one player the way you live and die with Vince "I'm so F***** Gangsta" Young.

Also... Carroll PWNS Brown.

I don't think Auburn can contain USC IMHO if they face each other last season.

I also agree that 04 USC is better than 05 USC.

Even without Mike Williams, the Trojans countered with a tandem of receivers and Reggie Bush gave opponents fits when he lined up as RB.

SoCal Pinstriper

12-30-05, 01:40 PM

And the 2005 season ends for the goddamn overrated Michigan Wolverines. 7-5... we lost five games by a total of 21 points. Fire Lloyd Carr... :mad:

I think that you're right about Carr. The UM program pretty much recruits itself, and Lloyd is rapidly taking Mac Brown's title as a poor game day coach. UM, who nearly always has talent that is equal to or better than their opponent, yet, lately, they almost always seem to play to the level of their competition.

With this loss by Michigan, Notre Dame can regain the all time winning percentage lead again with a win against Ohio State Monday.

:gulp: You've got to love college football when Ohio State is charged with defending an all time mark that belongs to Michigan. :)

Does every college football thread have to turn into a debate about Notre Dame? Isn't there a thread specifically for that topic? You just have to ignore those posts .

Minny looks like they migh recover from Mason's bad use of the clock at the end of the first half that gave VA a late FG and some momentum.

Mean Linguine

12-30-05, 02:03 PM

Any Penn State fans in the house?!

rock

12-30-05, 03:29 PM

Big 10 is not looking go so far with losses by Michigan and Minnesota and NW down at halftime.

SoCal Pinstriper

12-30-05, 06:59 PM

Big 10 is not looking go so far with losses by Michigan and Minnesota and NW down at halftime.I was on the golf course with a guy who had a radio tuned to the UCLA/northwestern game. He only listened between holes, and I think that the score changed every time that he turned it on. NW blows a 22 point first quarter lead, and it take two onside kick returns for TDs to beat them.

Note to Durrell and NW's coach: Recruit defense this winter, and coach defense next spring.

NelsonMuntz

12-30-05, 07:20 PM

Anyone watching the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl?

nhyankeefan

12-30-05, 08:05 PM

Anyone watching the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl?

Yep, if Miami's not careful this could turn into a blow out quickly.

NelsonMuntz

12-30-05, 08:21 PM

Miami really needs to fire Coker. This is embarrassing. And Devin Hester is without a doubt the most overhyped player in college football this year. He's dreaming if he thinks he's ready for the NFL.

SheffRocks11

12-30-05, 10:55 PM

Jeez, Miami is awesome...

NelsonMuntz

12-30-05, 11:05 PM

What a miserable display of football that was by Miami. They got beat by a 2nd string QB and LSU's 3rd & 4th string running backs. I'm not that surprised that they only scored 3 points because the offense has sucked all year and LSU's defense is very good, but I can't believe how easily LSU moved the ball on them.

Way to prepare the team Coker. You better recruit your ass off this year.

WebsterMulligan

12-30-05, 11:24 PM

What a miserable display of football that was by Miami. They got beat by a 2nd string QB and LSU's 3rd & 4th string running backs. I'm not that surprised that they only scored 3 points because the offense has sucked all year and LSU's defense is very good, but I can't believe how easily LSU moved the ball on them.

Way to prepare the team Coker. You better recruit your ass off this year.

Sorry Nellie. :)

As far as recruiting goes, Miami is ranked 14th (so far), according to Rivals.com. They have a good number of four-star prospects that have already committed. Many of which play defense. Unfortunately for Miami, Florida State is ranked 6th.

The SEC Conference is really cleaning up so far, with five of its schools ranked in the top 10!

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880

dabomb2045

12-31-05, 12:11 AM

I'm certainly no Miami fan....but I thought it was incredibly bush league by LSU running fake field goals and fake punts up 34-3 and 40-3

I mean....wtf is that sh*t?? Thats extremely unprofessional, and tells me the LSU team lacks class

if I was a Miami player....it would take all the power I had to no go headhunting for LSU players after that happened...but then again maybe that postgame brawl was the result of it

YankeeManFly

12-31-05, 09:40 AM

What a miserable display of football that was by Miami. They got beat by a 2nd string QB and LSU's 3rd & 4th string running backs. I'm not that surprised that they only scored 3 points because the offense has sucked all year and LSU's defense is very good, but I can't believe how easily LSU moved the ball on them.

Way to prepare the team Coker. You better recruit your ass off this year.
I'll repeat that Devin Hester is the most overrated player in college football this season. LSU outplayed the Hurricanes in every aspect of the game and this game should signal the end of Coker's time at Coral Gables. Right now, the recruiting class looks bad and we should have an "interesting" offensive line returning next season. Things haven't looked this bleak at UM since they lost to Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl.

NelsonMuntz

12-31-05, 10:15 AM

I'll repeat that Devin Hester is the most overrated player in college football this season. LSU outplayed the Hurricanes in every aspect of the game and this game should signal the end of Coker's time at Coral Gables. Right now, the recruiting class looks bad and we should have an "interesting" offensive line returning next season. Things haven't looked this bleak at UM since they lost to Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl.
Agree 100%, except that I doubt Coker gets fired. They just signed him to a big contract extension prior to the season. :(

SoCal Pinstriper

12-31-05, 11:55 AM

What a miserable display of football that was by Miami. They got beat by a 2nd string QB and LSU's 3rd & 4th string running backs. .Quick note on Flynn. I heard a pre-game radio interview with LSU coach miles as I was driving home from golf yesterday. He didn't seem concerned in the least about Flynn. Miles said (and did not sound like he was spinning) that Flynn had been in the program for three years, had been extreemly highly recruited out of HS, had made the competition for starter very close in the spring, and actually did several things better than Russel. His sincerity sold me. When I went home, I bet LSU.

I respect that Miles made a decision in the Spring, and (unlike Fullmer at KY and Trestle at OSU) stuck with one QB until injury forced a change, but I'm not sure that LSU wouldn't have been more productive on offense all year if Flynn had been the starter.

BroadwayBomber55

12-31-05, 12:24 PM

LSU clobbered Miami's D. The Hurricanes D, even when it's on, still needs help from the offense.

UCLA defeated Northwestern in the Sun Bowl 50-38.
Virginia beats Minnesota in the Music City Bowl 34-31.
Missouri squeaks by South Carolina in the Independence Bowl 38-31.

NelsonMuntz

12-31-05, 12:55 PM

Quick note on Flynn. I heard a pre-game radio interview with LSU coach miles as I was driving home from golf yesterday. He didn't seem concerned in the least about Flynn. Miles said (and did not sound like he was spinning) that Flynn had been in the program for three years, had been extreemly highly recruited out of HS, had made the competition for starter very close in the spring, and actually did several things better than Russel. His sincerity sold me. When I went home, I bet LSU.

I respect that Miles made a decision in the Spring, and (unlike Fullmer at KY and Trestle at OSU) stuck with one QB until injury forced a change, but I'm not sure that LSU wouldn't have been more productive on offense all year if Flynn had been the starter.
I can't say I disagree. Flynn looked great last night. He made some incredible passes and his ability to scramble made it even harder for Miami's defense to stop him. Frankly I wish Kyle Wright would show even a glimmer of the talent that Fynn displayed last night.

YankeeManFly

12-31-05, 01:32 PM

Agree 100%, except that I doubt Coker gets fired. They just signed him to a big contract extension prior to the season. :(
Maybe Coker does the honorable thing and steps down. Miami needs to hit the recruiting trail for several positions (OL, RB, WR). I only hope that as we draw closer to the NLOI day that Miami can get some better recruits.

BroadwayBomber55

12-31-05, 02:48 PM

Maybe Coker does the honorable thing and steps down. Miami needs to hit the recruiting trail for several positions (OL, RB, WR). I only hope that as we draw closer to the NLOI day that Miami can get some better recruits.

I also think Larry Coker should step down from the head coaching slot. He should be offensive coordinator again.

But then again, does he know how to beat the blitz?

BroadwayBomber55

12-31-05, 03:59 PM

Meineke Bowl: NC State 14, South Florida 0

Liberty Bowl: Tulsa 31, Fresno St. 24

BroadwayBomber55

01-01-06, 12:50 PM

In the Houston Bowl: TCU 27, Iowa St. 24

SoCal Pinstriper

01-02-06, 05:00 AM

Huge Day Today!

ALABAMA
TEXAS TECH -3.5

IOWA PK
FLORIDA

LOUISVILLE
VIRGINIA TECH -9

WISCONSIN
AUBURN -10

NOTRE DAME
OHIO STATE -5

WEST VIRGINIA
GEORGIA -7

nhyankeefan

01-02-06, 06:26 AM

Huge Day Today!

NOTRE DAME
OHIO STATE -5

I'm surprised Ohio St is favored by so much. I know they have a great D but Charlie Weis has had 5+ weeks to find weaknesses. I think ND wins by at least a TD.

CanoForPresident

01-02-06, 12:04 PM

I'm surprised Ohio St is favored by so much. I know they have a great D but Charlie Weis has had 5+ weeks to find weaknesses. I think ND wins by at least a TD.

Rooting for OSU but I also think that ND wins a pretty close one

38-28 ND.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 12:40 PM

Updates from the 01/02/05 Games:

Outback Bowl: Florida 31, Iowa 7 4:34 3rd
Cotton Bowl: Alabama 10, Texas Tech 3 4:55 3rd
Gator Bowl: Louisville 14, Virginia Tech 3 13:47 2nd
Capital One Bowl: Wisconsin 7, Auburn 0 4:44 1st

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 01:35 PM

Updates Take II from the 01/02/05 Games:

Outback Bowl: Florida 31, Iowa 21 3:29 4th
Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech 10, Alabama 10 1:11 4th
Capital One Bowl: Wisconsin 17, Auburn 0 1:00 2nd
Gator Bowl: Louisville 17, Virginia Tech 10 Half

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 01:43 PM

Wow what a game in the AT&T Cotton Bowl:

Alabama squeaks by Texas Tech with a line-drive 45-yard FG from the boot of Jamie Christensen. The Crimson Tide beats the Red Raiders by a toenail, 13-10.

CanoForPresident

01-02-06, 01:45 PM

Wow what a game in the Cotton Bowl:

Alabama squeaks by Texas Tech with a line-drive 45-yard FG from the boot of Jamie Christensen. The Crimson Tide beats the Red Raiders by a toenail, 13-10.

That may have been the ugliest field goal i've ever seen but it still counts.

Surprised that Alabama went undefeated as long as they did this season. As good as their D is, they have little offensive ability.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 01:51 PM

Controversial call (there were a lot of them) in the Outback Bowl when Iowa thought they recovered an onside kick, but one of the Hawkeye players was offsides where in the replays, all of the Hawkeyes players were onsides.

The Florida Gators win the Outback Bowl over Iowa, 31-24. Dallas Baker with 10 rec. 147 yards, 2 TD for Florida. Drew Tate with 346 passing yards and 3 TDs for the Hawkeyes.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 01:53 PM

That may have been the ugliest field goal i've ever seen but it still counts.

Surprised that Alabama went undefeated as long as they did this season. As good as their D is, they have little offensive ability.

That was one of the funniest-looking kicks I've ever seen. It had enough carry over the crossbar. Jamie Christensen is the MVP of the game.

Alabama's D is good, but they have problems moving the ball on offense and special teams was also their problem. The D carried the team all season.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 02:22 PM

In the Gator Bowl, Louisville up 24-13 on Virginia Tech 13:37 4th.

Hunter Cantwell with 3 TD passes.

montrealer

01-02-06, 03:13 PM

Huge Day Today!

ALABAMA
TEXAS TECH -3.5

IOWA PK
FLORIDA

LOUISVILLE
VIRGINIA TECH -9

WISCONSIN
AUBURN -10

NOTRE DAME
OHIO STATE -5

WEST VIRGINIA
GEORGIA -7
Notre Dame losing will make this a happy day for me reguardless of the other scores. :D

nhyankeefan

01-02-06, 03:19 PM

Va Tech comes back to win 35-24.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 03:40 PM

Va Tech comes back to win 35-24.

Marcus Vick was the difference in the 4th leading the comeback for the Hokies.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 03:41 PM

In the Capital One Bowl, Wisconsin beats Auburn 24-10 in Barry Alvarez's final game as Badger head coach.

Brian Calhoun with 214 rushing yards for the Badgers.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 03:43 PM

Now, time for the BCS Heavy Hitters lineup.

First up the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl between two of college football's historic programs: the Ohio St. Buckeyes vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 03:49 PM

Brady Quinn, Jeff Samardzija, and Maurice Stovall need big games because Darius Walker may not have any room to run on A.J. Hawk and the Buckeye defense.

For the Buckeyes, can they beat the ND in the passing game with Ted Ginn Jr. and Santonio Holmes? The Buckeyes can run with Antonio Pittman and QB Troy Smith.

Can Charlie Weis be 1 for 1 in college appearance wins or will Jim Tressell and his experience in bowl games carry Ohio St. to the top?

Snatch Catch

01-02-06, 04:04 PM

O-H...

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 04:05 PM

Jeff Samardzija almost made an incredible catch...just didn't hang on.

CanoForPresident

01-02-06, 04:09 PM

ND came to play...

Absoloutley SHREADED OSU...:eek:

nhyankeefan

01-02-06, 04:11 PM

ND came to play...

Absoloutley SHREADED OSU...:eek:

That was quick. The key for OSU will be how quickly and how well they can adjust to ND.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 04:13 PM

ND came to play...

Absoloutley SHREADED OSU...:eek:

Right now, they're targeting the middle of the field with authority.

Darius Walker capped it off with a 20-yard TD run. ND 7, Ohio St. 0 12:59 1st

CanoForPresident

01-02-06, 04:18 PM

7-7 after what looked like a generous spot..

this game is gonna be a shootout! :D

nhyankeefan

01-02-06, 04:18 PM

OSU answers 7 - 7

nhyankeefan

01-02-06, 04:52 PM

Ginn strikes again 14-7 OSU.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 05:01 PM

Ted Ginn with 158 total yards (68 rush, 90 rec.) 2 TDs

montrealer

01-02-06, 05:18 PM

ND came to play...

Absoloutley SHREADED OSU...:eek:

Maybe it`s just me .....but OS came to play also. ;)

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 05:25 PM

The ND offense is struggling since scoring a TD in the first drive.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 05:29 PM

Ohio St. scores again

Santonio Holmes from Troy Smith with a 85-yard connection.

Ohio St. 21, Notre Dame 7 2:21 2nd

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 05:35 PM

The Buckeyes are blitzing the Fighting Irish like crazy. So far, the inexperience of Charlie Weis in college bowl games is showing.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 05:38 PM

Troy Smith has been efficient so far in the passing game. The Big Plays are in Ohio St.'s favor right now.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 05:47 PM

Halftime in the Fiesta Bowl: ND 7, Ohio St. 21

ZYanksRule

01-02-06, 05:50 PM

Very dissapointed in the Irish so far, they have not played a good game, they've been tentative, making tons of mistakes.

Weis is a good coach, interested to see the second half, I hope he can turn it around...

Smithers

01-02-06, 05:57 PM

it would be nice if the irish would stop letting troy smith pitch a tent in the pocket.

27IsNext

01-02-06, 05:59 PM

Huge Day Today!

ALABAMA
TEXAS TECH -3.5

Ha! 'Bama covered the spread. Just goes to show you that defense wins.

27IsNext

01-02-06, 06:02 PM

That was one of the funniest-looking kicks I've ever seen. It had enough carry over the crossbar. Jamie Christensen is the MVP of the game.

Alabama's D is good, but they have problems moving the ball on offense and special teams was also their problem. The D carried the team all season.

Our offense will be a lot better once our actual talent are Jrs./Srs. The Tide was absolutely decimated by their NCAA sactions, and forced to start true freshmen the last two years to play big roles. As it stands, they have the most underclassmen playing offense in the entire SEC. Contrast that with the wonderful defense, the majority of which were seniors.

NelsonMuntz

01-02-06, 06:05 PM

The Buckeyes are blitzing the Fighting Irish like crazy. So far, the inexperience of Charlie Weis in college bowl games is showing.
It has nothing to do with inexperience on the part of Weis. Ohio State simply has too much speed.

deranged2005

01-02-06, 06:47 PM

Notre Dame just got the shaft. Ball ruled imcomplete, but to me, the reciever made a football move when he tried to tuck it down. He had at least one step. Now it costs Notre Dame 3 points.

nhyankeefan

01-02-06, 06:49 PM

Notre Dame just got the shaft. Ball ruled imcomplete, but to me, the reciever made a football move when he tried to tuck it down. He had at least one step. Now it costs Notre Dame 3 points.

I think the receiver had to take two steps with the ball - at least that's the rule in the pros.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 06:49 PM

Ohio St. 24, Notre Dame 13 2:20 3rd

40-yard FG by Josh Huston

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 06:51 PM

It has nothing to do with inexperience on the part of Weis. Ohio State simply has too much speed.

Fair enough. And also, they stay at home, in their gaps. They don't overpursue.

Every time Jeff Samardzija catches a pass, they swarm on him.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 06:58 PM

The speed and disclipine of the Ohio St. is driving ND crazy.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:00 PM

Ohio St. has to keep attacking and the Notre Dame defense needs a stop and deep field position.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:08 PM

Josh Huston with a 26-yard FG

Ohio St. 27, ND 13 10:13 4th

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:09 PM

I don't think screen passes and draw plays will help ND on offense. They gotta hope that their players make the plays and hope for the best. They could try no huddle.

ND does need a quick TD drive and get a quick 3-n-out stop.

Ohio St. so far taking away the Big Play.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:25 PM

Darius Walker with a Hat Trick and now the XP is huge.

ND back in town. Ohio St. 27, ND 20 5:27 4th.

nhyankeefan

01-02-06, 07:29 PM

I don't think screen passes and draw plays will help ND on offense. They gotta hope that their players make the plays and hope for the best. They could try no huddle.

ND does need a quick TD drive and get a quick 3-n-out stop.

Ohio St. so far taking away the Big Play.

they seem to have success on the slant patterns. also, with a bunch of 6' 4-5" receivers covered by DB's 4 -5 inches shorter them - why hasn't Notre Dame tried a fade on the goal line yet?

PAUL

01-02-06, 07:32 PM

Huge first down by Ohio State. That could be the game.

PAUL

01-02-06, 07:34 PM

Ballgame.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:34 PM

Troy Smith did it again. ND is gettin' unlucky on this drive.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:35 PM

Game, Set, Match Ohio St. Antonio Pittman with a big burst.

Ohio St. 34, ND 20 1:46 4th

Kulish29

01-02-06, 07:38 PM

If Troy Smith decides to come out this year, he'll be a high pick.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:44 PM

If Troy Smith decides to come out this year, he'll be a high pick.

I agree. He gives opponents fits with his mobility.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:47 PM

I don't think ND should be disappointed with this season.

They played their hearts out today and they kept trying.

Next year, though, the Fighting Irish will have a tougher schedule, but they'll also have Brady Quinn, Jeff Samardzija, Darius Walker coming back and new recruits.

It's still a climb back to the top of the National Championship mountain for Notre Dame, but little by little they're improving.

Ohio St.'s speed gave Notre Dame groans today.

My MVPs for both clubs:

Notre Dame - Darius Walker
Ohio St. - Troy Smith

Onto the Nokia Sugar Bowl...

yankeesAZ

01-02-06, 07:52 PM

I don't think ND should be disappointed with this season.

They played their hearts out today and they kept trying.

Next year, though, the Fighting Irish will have a tougher schedule, but they'll also have Brady Quinn, Jeff Samardzija, Darius Walker coming back and new recruits.

It's still a climb back to the top of the National Championship mountain for Notre Dame, but little by little they're improving.

For this ND fan a disappointing finish, but we got beat by a better team today. Hopefully Weis can get us some help on defense. The future is still bright and look forward to next year.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:54 PM

Nokia Sugar Bowl keys - Georgia vs. West Virginia

Georgia: Home Field Advantage and D.J. Shockley

West Virginia: Pat White, Steve Slaton, Tackles, and Turnovers

Smithers

01-02-06, 07:54 PM

speed kills man. they were just way too fast for us.

rock

01-02-06, 07:54 PM

OSU is one of the best teams in the country. They should've beaten Texas too. ND and Weis will be fine.

NelsonMuntz

01-02-06, 07:55 PM

Brady Quinn's sister is hot.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:56 PM

For this ND fan a disappointing finish, but we got beat by a better team today. Hopefully Weis can get us some help on defense. The future is still bright and look forward to next year.

The Irish need help on D. Tom Zibkowski is a nice player. He made a lot of TD saving tackles today.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:57 PM

Brady Quinn's sister is hot.

She's ok. Need more makeup. And she is dating LB A.J. Hawk. ABC talked a lot about the relationship today.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 07:58 PM

Steve Slaton draws first blood with a 52-yard TD run.

WV 7, Georgia 0 12:12 1st

yankeesAZ

01-02-06, 07:59 PM

The Irish need help on D. Tom Zibkowski is a nice player. He made a lot of TD saving tackles today.

The boxer was all over the field today. Unfortunately, he seemed to be the only one.

ZYanksRule

01-02-06, 08:06 PM

Worked our tails off, I'm awfully happy with how far this team came in one season.

Next year, with all the guys coming back that are, I think we have a legitamate shot at being right there for the Championship, I think we're going to be right there, top 4 or 5 teams in the country.

Smithers

01-02-06, 08:10 PM

Brady Quinn's sister is hot.

dear god no she was not.

pile some more f**king make-up on.

1TonHumanHamsterWheel

01-02-06, 08:11 PM

O-H...
I-O!

OSU leads the all-time series 3-2.

The Bucks proved that they were too fast with 617 yards of offense! But oddly enough, all their touchdown plays were out of their own territory.

1TonHumanHamsterWheel

01-02-06, 08:13 PM

dear god no she was not.

pile some more f**king make-up on.

She looked and acted about the same that she did in high school. Back then, she was dating a linebacker on the high school team who went on to play at OSU. He's the mutual friend through whom she and Hawk met.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 08:18 PM

Oh my, West Virginia up 14-0 on Georgia 6:27 1st

Pat White passed to Darius Reynaud for a 3-yard TD connection.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 08:24 PM

Georgia in panic mode right now. They might be down 21-0 after 1 quarter.

Oh my gosh, the Mountaineers scored again.

Darius Reynaud with a 13-yard TD run.

West Virginia up 21-0 on Georgia 4:27 1st

Tal Hawkins

01-02-06, 08:40 PM

OSU is one of the best teams in the country. They should've beaten Texas too. ND and Weis will be fine.
Agreed...tOSU is one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the country. As a Texas fan it pains me to say this, but if Troy Smith had played as well in September as he did tonight, Texas would have 1 loss and tOSU might be playing USC for the national championship.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 08:40 PM

After 1 Quarter in the Nokia Sugar Bowl: West Virginia 21, Georgia 0

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 08:45 PM

holy sh*t. West Vriginia scores again. Steve Slaton with a 18-yard TD run.

28-0 West Virginia leads Georgia 14:10 2nd.

1TonHumanHamsterWheel

01-02-06, 08:46 PM

Agreed...tOSU is one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the country. As a Texas fan it pains me to say this, but if Troy Smith had played as well in September as he did tonight, Texas would have 1 loss and tOSU might be playing USC for the national championship.

Well we still would have had to have beaten Penn State, but yes, I agree that the Bucks probably would have won the Texas game if Smith had played the whole game. But there's no use in playing "what if"... and I'll be pulling for Texas on Wednesday.

And as I write this, WVU just scored again! It's now 28-0!

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 08:46 PM

bleachers must be liking this as a WVU student...

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 08:48 PM

And as I write this, WVU just scored again! It's now 28-0!

Georgia must be stunned...in stun amazement.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 08:53 PM

Georgia with a quick strike.

Kregg Lumpkin with a 34-yard TD run. West Virginia 28, Georgia 7 12:58 2nd

Tal Hawkins

01-02-06, 08:56 PM

Well we still would have had to have beaten Penn State, but yes, I agree that the Bucks probably would have won the Texas game if Smith had played the whole game. But there's no use in playing "what if"... and I'll be pulling for Texas on Wednesday.
The 'what if' game sucks...but just think how crazy the sports world would have been, debating who should have played USC with tOSU, Texas, and PSU all finishing with 1 loss. tOSU vs. USC would have been one hell of a game...I'm hoping Texas vs. USC turns out to be as exciting as tonight's Fiesta Bowl.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 09:12 PM

Georgia answers again.

Thomas Brown with a 52-yard TD run.

West Virginia 28, Georgia 14 8:52 2nd

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 09:24 PM

Pat McAfee with a 27-yard FG.

West Virginia 31, Georgia 14 5:27 2nd

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 09:36 PM

Georgia is back in town.

D.J. Shockley to Leonard Pope for a 4-yard TD pass.

West Virginia 31, Georgia 21 :58 2nd

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 09:41 PM

Georgia outscored West Virginia 21-10 in the 2nd Quarter.

600+ combined yards of offene between both clubs.

Af halftime, West Virginia 31, Georgia 21.

QueenGRH

01-02-06, 09:41 PM

The Irish need help on D. Tom Zibkowski is a nice player. He made a lot of TD saving tackles today.

I was at the game today! It was awesome! I got free tickets on the 50 yard line... amazing seats. I'm not a ND or OSU fan, but went for the fun of it. Though I was unbiased, Zbikowski was incredible on defense. Without his D, ND would have been smoked.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 09:44 PM

I was at the game today! It was awesome! I got free tickets on the 50 yard line... amazing seats. I'm not a ND or OSU fan, but went for the fun of it. Though I was unbiased, Zbikowski was incredible on defense. Without his D, ND would have been smoked.

Tom Zbikowski played a great game today.

I have praise for Notre Dame for trying to come back. Ohio State had too much speed for the Fighting Irish. The Buckeyes were flying to the ball.

NelsonMuntz

01-02-06, 09:50 PM

Well we still would have had to have beaten Penn State, but yes, I agree that the Bucks probably would have won the Texas game if Smith had played the whole game. But there's no use in playing "what if"... and I'll be pulling for Texas on Wednesday.

Yeah how did you guys manage to lose to Penn State? Ohio State seems like a much better team.

1TonHumanHamsterWheel

01-02-06, 10:17 PM

Yeah how did you guys manage to lose to Penn State? Ohio State seems like a much better team.

Short answer: Turnovers.

QueenGRH, how did you get such great tickets?

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 10:43 PM

Oh my goodness...YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!

The Georgia Bulldogs have made it a 3-point ballgame.

D.J. Shockley throws a 34-yard TD pass to A.J. Bryant.

West Virginia 31, Georgia 28 1:44 3rd.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 10:51 PM

At Three Quarter Time in the Nokia Sugar Bowl: West Virginia 31, Georgia 28.

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 11:07 PM

Turnover count:

West Virginia 0
Georgia 3

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 11:17 PM

Steve Slaton with the Hat Trick. His 52-yard TD run is his third TD of the night.

West Virginia 38, Georgia 28 8:32 4th

PettittesPrincess

01-02-06, 11:26 PM

ND's defense was horrendous.... oh well, next year should be fun!

Now, Go Texas!

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 11:28 PM

Georgia just won't go away...

D.J. Shockley to Bryan McClendon for a 43-yard TD hookup.

West Virginia 38, Georgia 35 5:13 4th

BroadwayBomber55

01-02-06, 11:46 PM

The 2006 Nokia Sugar Bowl is history.

West Virginia with an upset over Georgia, 38-35.

It wasn't easy for the Mountaineers as they had to survive a Bulldog comeback. Great comeback by the Georgia Bulldogs, but they came up short.

That fake punt was a gutsy move by West Virginia, but it paid off with a first down.

Great job by both clubs. :clapping: :gulp: Props to West Virginia and the Big East conference, football wise.

I think this game is one of the best in the 2006 Bowl season so far.

My players of the game:

West Virginia - Steve Slanton 204 rushing yards 3 TDs
Georgia - D.J. Shockley 277 pass yards, 3 TDs

rock

01-03-06, 01:20 AM

She looked and acted about the same that she did in high school. Back then, she was dating a linebacker on the high school team who went on to play at OSU. He's the mutual friend through whom she and Hawk met.

Interesting. Who was the LB that she dated in high school? Why didn't Brady go to OSU?

CanoForPresident

01-03-06, 02:49 AM

What a display by OSU today. AJ Hawk might be the best college linebacker EVER and i'll say it now....

Troy Smith will be a better pro than Vince Young Or Matt Leinart.

Anyway, I'm kinda glad that Tressel decided to pull that dumb QB platoon Vs Texas cuz I do not think that SC would handle OSU as well as they'll handle Texas.

SoCal Pinstriper

01-03-06, 05:32 AM

Late to the party here, but aren't any ND fans questioning Wies' decision to go for it on 4th down in the first quarter? The score was 7-7 at the time, and I saw that as a major momentum shift. ND failing to get points on the board after the OSU turnover was, at least to me, the turning point in the game.

OTOH, it is important to remember that of ND's wins this year, only two came against teams with winning records (and one of those was a mediocre Michigan team).

Props to WVU (who I previously dissed here) on a great season and a great win tonight.

SoCal Pinstriper

01-03-06, 05:39 AM

Troy Smith will be a better pro than Vince Young Or Matt Leinart.

Anyway, I'm kinda glad that Tressel decided to pull that dumb QB platoon Vs Texas cuz I do not think that SC would handle OSU as well as they'll handle Texas.I really disagree on Smith. ND's defense (unable to muster a rush or cover a reciever) made him look better tonight than he really is.

OTOH, I do think that they might have beaten Texas if Trestle had played him for the whole game. (One must remember, however, that Smith was suspended for the first game of the year, and Zwick had looked good in his absence.)

EDIT: It is important to remember that anything I say about college players going to the NFL should be taken with a grain of salt. For whatever reason, I am a very poor judge of how a college players skills will translate to the next level. My track record in that area will not, however, stop me from having an opinion, and expressing it here. :D

ruthianblast

01-03-06, 09:00 AM

What a display by OSU today. AJ Hawk might be the best college linebacker EVER

Maybe not ever but he is arguably the top, Speilman was a pretty darn good linebacker too, and that's just the best Buckeye LB ever. Hawk is most certainly top 5 imo.

Troy Smith will be a better pro than Vince Young Or Matt Leinart.

Ummm, no; I don't think so, Smith will be a good QB, no doubt, but not Leinhart territory, you can't really compare a true pocket passer to a converted pocket passer. Leinhart is still a lot better at reading defenses and throws a deeper more accurate ball. Though not as mobile Leinhart can still move around the pocket and take off if necessary.

thecaptain

01-03-06, 10:15 AM

West Virginia over Georgia .. What a game......... i hope the next 2 games are like this one..i left the room twice and missed two score's :). they have guys coming back and Slaton and White are freshman?.. should be very good next year... it might be those Hostetler Bagels :D

Buckeye Yank

01-03-06, 10:23 AM

Now, Go Texas!
That's not nice! :P

Smithers

01-03-06, 10:55 AM

Late to the party here, but aren't any ND fans questioning Wies' decision to go for it on 4th down in the first quarter? The score was 7-7 at the time, and I saw that as a major momentum shift. ND failing to get points on the board after the OSU turnover was, at least to me, the turning point in the game.

not at all. that was the right call. field goals werent going to win that game.

overall, OSU was just a better team. charlie can do a lot, but you can't teach speed.

but i'm sure he's recruiting it.

yankeesAZ

01-03-06, 11:06 AM

Late to the party here, but aren't any ND fans questioning Wies' decision to go for it on 4th down in the first quarter? The score was 7-7 at the time, and I saw that as a major momentum shift. ND failing to get points on the board after the OSU turnover was, at least to me, the turning point in the game.

OTOH, it is important to remember that of ND's wins this year, only two came against teams with winning records (and one of those was a mediocre Michigan team).

I liked Weis' decision to go for it. I didn't like the 3 straight running plays before it though. Weis knew early that ND could not stop OSU and had to put TDs on the board, which was the strategy he used against USC.

On the other point about a mediocre Michigan team, OSU was lucky to beat them, yet OSU handled the Irish well. It's not easy to go into the Big House and beat even a "mediocre" Michigan team.

CanoForPresident

01-03-06, 12:59 PM

Maybe not ever but he is arguably the top, Speilman was a pretty darn good linebacker too, and that's just the best Buckeye LB ever. Hawk is most certainly top 5 imo.

Ummm, no; I don't think so, Smith will be a good QB, no doubt, but not Leinhart territory, you can't really compare a true pocket passer to a converted pocket passer. Leinhart is still a lot better at reading defenses and throws a deeper more accurate ball. Though not as mobile Leinhart can still move around the pocket and take off if necessary.

The one thing Leinart has is balls. It takes alot of guts to call an audiable on 4th and 9 in a hostile environment. The only thing that worries me is that he may not have the arm strength to be a good NFL QB. It's the same reason Vince Young isn't gonna be a QB in the NFL.

RhodyYanksFan

01-03-06, 01:25 PM

I have a question for all you college football fans. What is the significance of the 3 other BCS games? Is it really all just about money for the school? They're basically glorified scrimmage games.

SoCal Pinstriper

01-03-06, 01:59 PM

I have a question for all you college football fans. What is the significance of the 3 other BCS games? Is it really all just about money for the school? They're basically glorified scrimmage games.It is hard for some fans (primarily those reared on pro sports) to understand, but college football is about alot more than just identifying a champion. More than anything, it is about beating your rivals (usually the other schools in your conference).

In that way it is really more like the Sox/Yankee rivalry than anything comprable in pro sports. In the hotbeds of college football, the midwest and south, no matter where you work or socialize, you are bound to associate with fans/alumni of schools other than your own. The schedule, bowl games included, is about bragging rights at the water cooler/local pub etc.

Ohio State and Notre Dame have played five times in the last hundred years despite being a short distance apart. The motivation and interest in this game was huge, and, in offices in Chicago, Indy, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinati, people have been discussing it for weeks and are buzzing about it today.

More than pro sports (Sox/Yanks excepted), college football generates passion among rivals (see other threads in this forum) that fuels energy at and interest in the games no matter what is at stake, title wise.

Until the recent advent of the BCS, in most years conference bowl affiliations prevented anything resembling a title matchup. National championships were purely decided by poles, and were justly dubbed, "mythical." In some ways they still are. For most schools, title shots come around a couple of times in a generation if they're lucky.

That does nothing to diminish interest in the sport, however, because, as hard as it is to put down in writing (at least I'm finding it hard :) ), college football is about alot more than winning national titles. For most schools, a two or three loss season, a conference title, beating your rival, and a bowl win is what you play for, and will make for happy fans/alumni. Title shots are just gravy.

Maybe not ever but he is arguably the top, Speilman was a pretty darn good linebacker too, and that's just the best Buckeye LB ever.

Randy Gradishire needs to be included in that discussion (top OSU linebackers).

SoCal Pinstriper

01-03-06, 02:09 PM

not at all. that was the right call. field goals werent going to win that game.

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I liked Weis' decision to go for it. I didn't like the 3 straight running plays before it though. Weis knew early that ND could not stop OSU and had to put TDs on the board, which was the strategy he used against USC.

I agree that FGs were not going to win the game, but momentum is important in college football. Getting stuffed at that juncture gave it to OSU, and ND didn't see it again until late in the game.

PettittesPrincess

01-03-06, 02:56 PM

That's not nice! :P

I never claimed to be nice ;)

TheTinoMobile

01-03-06, 03:29 PM

Penn State... must lose... please god.. oh please...

NelsonMuntz

01-03-06, 05:07 PM

I have a question for all you college football fans. What is the significance of the 3 other BCS games? Is it really all just about money for the school? They're basically glorified scrimmage games.
Yep, it's all about the cash although it's also good exposure for the school and great for recruiting. They really need to implement a playoff though. It's ridiculous that there isn't one already.

NelsonMuntz

01-03-06, 05:10 PM

Penn State... must lose... please god.. oh please...
I'm no FSU fan but I'll be rooting for them tonight as well.

WebsterMulligan

01-03-06, 05:30 PM

West Virginia over Georgia .. What a game......... i hope the next 2 games are like this one..i left the room twice and missed two score's :). they have guys coming back and Slaton and White are freshman?.. should be very good next year... it might be those Hostetler Bagels :D

Great win for the Big East conference.

Gutsy move, on that fake punt to seal the win.

nhyankeefan

01-03-06, 05:33 PM

Great win for the Big East conference.

Gutsy move, on that fake punt to seal the win.

That was a great call by Rodriquez. He's really turned that program around, I wonder if he'll be a candidate for any of the open NFL jobs.

SoCal Pinstriper

01-03-06, 05:50 PM

That was a great call by Rodriquez. He's really turned that program around, I wonder if he'll be a candidate for any of the open NFL jobs.He'll definetly have opportunities to go elsewhere if he so desires, but I see him as more of a college guy at this point. OTOH, with at least 8 NFL openings, who knows.

1TonHumanHamsterWheel

01-03-06, 06:01 PM

Interesting. Who was the LB that she dated in high school? Why didn't Brady go to OSU?

That would be Fred Pagac Jr, the son of OSU's defensive coordinator at the time. Freddy stayed on the team after John Cooper was fired with the rest of the coaching staff, which is where he met AJ Hawk. Somewhere along the line, AJ met Laura.

And Brady had wanted to go to Notre Dame since he was young; it wasn't much of a recruiting issue at all. Did you notice that he looked more comfortable when ND switched to a no-huddle offense in the 2nd half? That's what my high school team has been running since our new coach took over, right before Brady's junior year.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 07:58 PM

In the FedEx Orange Bowl, Penn St. up 7-0 on Florida State with a 2-yard TD run by Austin Scott.

Penn St. 7, Florida St. 0 2:51 1st

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 08:00 PM

Keys for the Orange Bowl participants:

Penn St.: continue to play disclipined, fundamentally sound football in offense, defense, and special teams

Florida St.: Limit penalties and mistakes

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 08:07 PM

At Quarter Time in the FedEx Orange Bowl, Penn St. 7, Florida St. 0

nhyankeefan

01-03-06, 08:49 PM

Tie game 7- 7 and momemtum has shifted to FSU.

Never mind 13- 7

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 09:10 PM

At Halftime, Penn St. 14, Florida St. 13

dabomb2045

01-03-06, 09:34 PM

as an ND fan, I tip my cap to OSU. They were obviously the better team and deserved to win. If Tressel would have played Smith more against Texas...OSU wins that game. Their defense was very solid, and their overall team speed is fantastic. ND could have easily rolled over and gotten blown out....but they played tough and were in it in the end. If the defense could have stepped up and gotten a stop on one of those 3rd and long plays on the last OSU drive...it could have turned out differently.

This game showed ND lacks speed on defense...I'm sure Weis will recruit speed players for the next few years.

All in all, it was a successful first season for Weis at ND. NOBODY expected this team to be any good....we went 9-3, and made it to a BCS bowl.

Dissapointed we lost yesterday, but when you put things into perspective you realize how good of a season it was. When Weis gets more of his recruits in, ND will be a continual title contender...maybe as early as next season with a great recruiting class coming in and alot of core players returning.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:15 PM

Second Quarter Scoring Summary in the Orange Bowl:

Florida State 7, Penn State 7
Jeremy Kapinos punt. Willie Reid returned punt for 86 yards (Gary Cismesia made PAT)

Florida State 13, Penn State 7
Lorenzo Booker 57-yard TD reception from Drew Weatherford (Gary Cismesia missed PAT)

Penn State 14, Florida State 13
Ethan Kilmer 24 yard TD rec. from Michael Robinson (Kevin Kelly made PAT)

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:17 PM

Despite having good field position, Florida State fails to capitalize especially turning over on downs late in the third.

A defensive struggle in the third quarter between the Nitany Lions and Seminoles.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:26 PM

At Three Quarter Time, Penn State 14, Florida St. 13

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:29 PM

Safety for Penn State. Intentional Grounding by Drew Weatherford.

Penn State 16, Florida State 13 13:42 4th.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:31 PM

Chippy game between these two clubs. If you like defense, this is the game right here.

Kulish29

01-03-06, 10:41 PM

Has Alan Zemaitis done anything this game? I havent been able to watch until now.

I'd love to see the Giants draft him to play CB.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:44 PM

Has Alan Zemaitis done anything this game? I havent been able to watch until now.

I'd love to see the Giants draft him to play CB.

Alan Zemaitis has 1 INT in the game.

Gringaloca

01-03-06, 10:45 PM

Chippy game between these two clubs. If you like defense, this is the game right here.

:) Defense ...schme-fense...Betting PennState -10...I need some OFFENSE in these last 8 minutes...

OYE...fumble on the 5 yard line?...KMWASPA!!... :mad: FSU recovers... :eek: Come on Penn State 'D"... :D

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:52 PM

:) Defense ...schme-fense...Betting PennState -10...I need some OFFENSE in these last 8 minutes...

OYE...fumble on the 5 yard line?...KMWASPA!!... :mad: FSU recovers... :eek: Come on Penn State 'D"... :D

KMWASPA?!

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:56 PM

Penn State LB Paul Posluszny has left the game with a knee injury.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 10:59 PM

Gary Cismesia with a 47-yard FG.

Scores level at 16 4:08 4th.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:01 PM

So the Lost Fumble by Michael Robinson deep in Seminole territory cost the Nitany Lions a 10-point lead.

Gringaloca

01-03-06, 11:02 PM

KMWASPA?!

Acronym for: "kiss my white anglo saxon protestant ass" :)

Oh damnnnn. tied it up w/ a FG. :(

Come on JoePa...pull something outta your 79 year old 'bag of tricks'..MUST WIN THIS GAME!!.. :eek:

Don't worry about the 'cover'...JUST WIN, BABY!!.. :D

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:04 PM

Penalties are killing both teams tonight.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:11 PM

Penn St. driving again...Florida St. needs a stop

Gringaloca

01-03-06, 11:15 PM

Bowden & crew got 'outcoached' on that play...scrambling player changes while Penn State picks up 20+ yards & sets themselves up for a FG or TD to WIN!!

Getting closer....gettin' closer....as the clock keeps on tickin'.. :D

Come on Kevin!...You CANNOT miss here :D

OMG...How do you miss that??????? :eek: :mad: :( :mad:

Here we go...OT!..unbelieveable... :lol: :lol:

CanoForPresident

01-03-06, 11:16 PM

Bowden & crew got 'outcoached' on that play...scrambling player changes while Penn State picks up 20+ yards & sets themselves up for a FG or TD to WIN!!

Getting closer....gettin' closer....as the clock keeps on tickin'.. :D

Come on Kevin!...You CANNOT miss here :D

DOH! :eek:

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:17 PM

Kevin Kelly missed a 29-yard FG. Florida St. now has a chance to win the game.

Wow, where do we go from here?

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:17 PM

We're goin' to overtime folks.

Penn State had two chances to put the game away, but didn't capitalize.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:20 PM

You have to look at the fumble for Penn State deep into Florida St. territory that could've gave them a 10-point lead.

For the Seminoles, penalties derailed their chance to win the game.

Gringaloca

01-03-06, 11:20 PM

DOH! :eek:

DOH! yourself. ;) ...I added to my last post...right after he MISSED IT!!... :D

Unbelievable...how do you miss that...a 20 something?? Biggest FG of the year and he MISSES? :D

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:21 PM

DOH! yourself. ;) ...I added to my last post...right after he MISSED IT!!... :D

Unbelievable...how do you miss that...a 20 something?? Biggest FG of the year and he MISSES? :D

If Penn St. loses this game, that fumble will be a devastating blow.

If Florida St. loses, penalties will cost them and the missed XP.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:22 PM

Penn St. wins the toss, goes on defense for Overtime #1.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:27 PM

Oh my, almost a TD pass...

Gringaloca

01-03-06, 11:27 PM

If Penn St. loses this game, that fumble will be a devastating blow.

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Tell me 'bout it... :( Right now, for me, it's not about the $$. It's about Penn State & the BIG TEN... :D

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:29 PM

Cismesia missed the FG wide right. Now, Penn State has a chance to win it by FG or TD.

Gringaloca

01-03-06, 11:30 PM

FSU misses the FG in OT... :D Don't ask me who their 'kicker' is...have no clue..and don't care... :D

Come on LIONS!!...get this over with, NOW!.. :)

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:33 PM

Wide Left from Kelly. We go to 2nd OT.

Kelly is unlucky this time. Snap good, kick good, not enough bend.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:34 PM

Both kickers not nailing their kicks.

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:37 PM

Man, I can't even speak.

Penn St. gets the first possession. WHAT A HIT!

Gringaloca

01-03-06, 11:37 PM

Wide Left from Kelly. We go to 2nd OT.

Kelly is unlucky this time. Snap good, kick good, not enough bend.

Can you believe this??... :D I know you're on the 'left coast', but my pillow is calling me...I'm on the 'right coast'...Gotta go from here.

I'll check back in tomorrow morning.. :) Good Luck to you & yours.

WE ARE PENN STATE!!!! BIG TEN RULES.!!!!!... :D

nitey night! ;)

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:38 PM

Can you believe this??... :D I know you're on the 'left coast', but my pillow is calling me...I'm on the 'right coast'...Gotta go from here.

I'll check back in tomorrow morning.. :) Good Luck to you & yours.

WE ARE PENN STATE!!!! BIG TEN RULES.!!!!!... :D

nitey night! ;)

Stay up!

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:40 PM

Penn State hit the front!

Austin Scott with a 2-yard TD run. Penn State 23, Florida St. 16

BroadwayBomber55

01-03-06, 11:42 PM

There's time to heal tomorrow, man. Get it done tonight.

CanoForPresident

01-03-06, 11:44 PM

FSU ties it again...

What a game!