Bowl Game Blowout! V

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 12:04 PM PST in Football Comment 115 comments

Use this as an open thread for today's games.

What bowl?: The AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Who's playing? Kentucky WIldcats vs. East Carolina Pirates.
When is it? January 2, 5:00 PM EST.
Where is it? Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.
Why should you watch? Because you're not sure what the hell happened to the Pirates after beating Virginia Tech and West Virginia to open the season, and you love watching the SEC lose.

via www.nola.com

What bowl?: The Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Who's playing? #4 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. #6 Utah Utes.
When is it? January 2, 8:00 PM EST.
Where is it? The New Orleans Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Why should you watch? Because you want to see if Utah is for real, you enjoy the coaching stylings of Nick Saban, and you love watching the SEC lose. Even though they probably won't.

via www.internationalbowl.org

What bowl?: The International Bowl.
Who's playing? Buffalo Bulls vs. Connecticut Huskies.
When is it? January 3, 12:00 PM EST.
Where is it? The Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
Why should you watch? Because you wonder why anyone in Canada would be interested in these two teams, you'd probably rather watch the CFL instead, or you're Canadian. Eh?

via www.fiestabowl.org

What bowl?: The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
Who's playing? #10 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. #3 Texas Longhorns.
When is it? January 5, 8:00 PM EST.
Where is it? University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Why should you watch? Because you love watching the Big Ten faceplant in big games, you're not sure what the hype is over Terrelle Pryor (is he really anything more than a bigger Juice Williams?), and you want to take notes and see if the Longhorns are more impressive than Oklahoma, Florida, or USC.

via www.gmacbowl.com

What bowl?: The GMAC Bowl.
Who's playing? #22 Ball State Cardinals vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
When is it? January 6, 8:00 PM EST.
Where is it? Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
Why should you watch? Because you're not sure where Ball State is, you're happy to see that the bowl's sponsor is still solvent and eligible for funds from the Federal Reserve, and you want to see if Tulsa's offense is as good as they say.

via www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net

What bowl?: The FedEx BCS National Championship Game.
Who's playing? #1 Oklahoma Sooners vs. #2 Florida Gators.
When is it? January 8, 8:00 PM EST.
Where is it? Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Why should you watch? Because it's the national championship game, you want to see the mighty SEC fall, you want to see if Oklahoma faceplants in another big game, and if you're not interested in this game, then why are you even reading this?

Poll

Which of these bowl games are you looking forward to the most?

AutoZone Liberty (Kentucky vs. East Carolina)

2 votes

Allstate Sugar (Alabama vs. Utah)

22 votes

International (Buffalo vs. Connecticut)

3 votes

Tostitos Fiesta (Texas vs. Ohio State)

17 votes

GMAC (Ball State vs. Tulsa)

3 votes

FedEx BCS National Championship (Oklahoma vs. Florida)

58 votes

105 votes | Poll has closed

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Cotton Bowl open thread is the DBD

LINK HERE

Switch here for the Liberty and Sugar Bowl (since these are the games being profiled!)

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 12:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

anyone watching the Liberty Bowl at all?

I mean, I’m not, but still.

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 2:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ok, I was, but only until I found the Cotton Bowl on FOX

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hahah, too true

well, it’s a nice break between the cotton and the sugar bowls. i guess.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Jan 2, 2009 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm totes watching it!

Go Pirates!

by CalBandGreat on Jan 2, 2009 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Houston Nutt is my favorite coach

GIGGITY!

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 3:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Creeeeeeeeeepy!

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Jan 2, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WFT?

ESPN just showed an ESPN360 commercial featuring Billy Mays.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 4:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You haven't seen that?

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 4:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ya, where you been at? The key is the cable.

by CalBandGreat on Jan 2, 2009 4:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I watch a lot of ESPN and this was the first time I’ve seen it. How long has it been around?

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

at least since bowl season started

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hartline...

GO TO YOUR SECOND READ. GOOD GOD.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 4:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

AutoZone Commercial

Worst. Campfire story. Ever.

by CalBandGreat on Jan 2, 2009 4:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The other guys look like they don’t even know him. “Who is this guy and why is he talking to me about AutoZone?”

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 4:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Cal-Zona stream?

Is there a stream for our bball game? Believe it or not, I’m more stoked about Pac-10 play starting than I am about the Sugar Bowl.

by Sharkbit12 on Jan 2, 2009 4:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

On a fumble return for TD, a Kentucky DE completely Marshawned the ECU QB. That was a stiff-arm for the ages.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Liberty Bowl officials have missed at least two knees down on kickoff returns. These are Pac-10 levels of blindness.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 5:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Make that one. They caught the most recent one and called him down on further review.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lots of knees in that one.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd gladly sacrifice my 34 points for a Utah win

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 2, 2009 5:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Never ever trust Nick Saban with your money

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Since I lost my 34 on T. Tech

I’m out, so would be even more happy to give up 30-something for the Utes

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's really early, but...

I don’t think the SEC uber-partisans on the ESPN and other CFB message boards could handle a bowl loss to a non-BCS team like this. Their entire worldview would be ruined.

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 2, 2009 5:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

no one's talking about the game?

I’m watching the Nets game right now, actually. Going to switch over once this is done.

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s so nice to be excited by Cal basketball again! 12-10 to Arizona early

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Those pre-snap shifts from Utah are killing Alabama’s composure.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 6:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 2, 2009 6:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

To be fair, Saban thought suspending his LT would make them stronger

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WTF?

How?

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 3, 2009 2:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Alabama not good at coming from behind?

RollBamaRoll doesn’t seem to have much confidence in JPW’s ability to lead a team from behind.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Bama's been behind like three times this season

They haven’t been impressive; the other team pretty much had to crap the bed for them to get back in it.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I want to watch the Cal-Arizona game (and have been checking in from time to time)

but I can’t keep my eyes off of the Utes. They’ve looked damn near unbeatable.

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jordan Hill

swooooon

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 6:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Alabama cheerleaders

FAIL

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

True, but I dig their fans.

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 2, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, wow, wow.

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Jan 2, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm surprised at how good Kamp's defense is

And Randle looks better and better every game.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Randle looked wild early on

Seems like he was trying to outplay his buddy Wise earlier, but I’m sure Monty spoke to him when he sat him down. He’s definitely looking really good so far.

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It seemed really critical

It doesn’t look like we have anybody else who can guard Hill effectively

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

poor Leigh Tiffin

And he was the kicker who delivered the Lawnmower the championship too.

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think it’s time Cal produced a new commercial, something more like this classic. The current one has been around since when, 2006?

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one who really liked the old timey one where the bear describes going off to school?

As long as they never remake the whoosing mortarboard ad I’ll be ok.

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Randle's got some serious range.

seriously.

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 6:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

not sure I liked his tear drop runner, though.

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

zomg Nets to OT

Sugar Bowl still gonna have to wait.

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow, nice comeback for them

they were behind like whoa at halftime

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

VINCE 3 FROM 40 FEET OUT TO WIN

Whoops. Probably should have just gone to the game instead.

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So who thinks Utah can hold on in the 2nd half?

It looked like the (presumably) stronger, more talented, better conditioned team was starting to wear the Utes down – But an 11 point lead is still tough.

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 6:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Utah gets the ball at the start of the half. If they score, they’ll hang tough. If they go 3 and out I think Alabama will feed on that momentum and pull ahead before too long.

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 2, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if it's Montgomery or just young players maturing

But Cal is passing so much better than last year

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 7:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Fantastic ball movement and floor spacing

AND we’re raining 3s and alley oops

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If they hold on, it's a big win

A team in the Pac-10 hoping to make the tourney beats Arizona at home

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Go Bears!

Nice way to start the Pac 10 season.

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 2, 2009 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Great 2nd half play from everyone.

Kamp held his own vs. Jordan Hill—sorta

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

damn

if utah doesn’t score here, it’s game to Alabama

by racsan on Jan 2, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Great drive for the TD

Now they need to get back to getting pressure and sacks to stop Bama’s offense

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

there's one

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

downtown freddie brown!

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

sigh.

I remember the days our offense used to be able to score like that.

...pick SIX!

by ikoolykedat on Jan 2, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

PI or no PI?

I’m torn and they haven’t given a good replay

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I vote no

Also, the Alabama offense doesn’t seem terribly creative.

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t think so. There was contact on both ends, but I didn’t think it was interference.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Isn’t it fun watching players who don’t even get pac-10 schollies beat the S E C?

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 2, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I can't decide if it's more fun to watch the Big Ten lose or the SEC

Oh wait, I can. SEC.

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

SEC by far.

How will they dismiss a loss to UTAH in a BCS game?

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Jan 2, 2009 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

the same way they dismissed Georgia getting run off the field in the Sugar Bowl by West Virginia a few years ago

Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...

by yellow fever on Jan 2, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, but this would be VERY different than losing to WV.

That being said, If ‘bama loses I’m sure the SEC partisans will come up with some excuse.

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 2, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think they will blame the magic underwear as some sort of Voodoo.

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Jan 2, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Good possession there for Utah. They ate up a little clock, got out of their own endzone, and punted all the way to the 17.

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 2, 2009 8:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Utah really has been great at making their tackles tonight.

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Jan 2, 2009 8:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

They've really impressed me in every phase of the game.

Tackling, pressure, big catches, running game. As much as I want to bash the SEC, I think this game says more good things about the Mountain West than bad things about Alabama and the SEC. But that’s good for the Pac-10 since we play MWC teams so much

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If Utah wins, would you give them a #1 vote?

They ran the table in a stronger than usual MWC (featuring #11 TCU and #17 BYU; don’t forget, the Pac-10 went 1-4 against the MWC), beat Oregon St and Michgan, and (assuming they hold onto this lead) beat a #4 Alabama team that lost only to Florida.

If Oklahoma wins, I’d give Utah a #1 vote (after the Big 12 embarassed itself so far in bowl games). If Florida wins, I’d have to think long and hard about who to award a #1 vote.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If I was an AP voter I would absolutely vote Utah #1

Protest vote against the stupidity of the BCS believing it can distinguish from 6 one loss major conference teams and one undefeated minor conference team. But the cool thing about Utah’s win is that you could make a legit, coherent argument in their favor anyway.

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I at least have to consider them for #1

I’ll wait until after the NCG to decide, but our final blogpoll ballot may very well start with the Utes.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Jan 2, 2009 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If Florida jumped to #1 by beating ’bama, then why not Utah?

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 2, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can't think of a good reason why not

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Jan 3, 2009 10:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fumble Bama

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Jan 2, 2009 8:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i can't believe they flagged him for that

by racsan on Jan 2, 2009 8:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, i thought the same thing until he threw the ball ala Micheal Jackson throwing his hat.

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Jan 2, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Jan 2, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

C! S E

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

E C! S

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The Bama Open Thread is in meltdown mode

Fans attacking one another, attacking other SEC fans, attacking random visitors.

I love angry Bama fans. They’re the best.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 2, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

They have descended into madness over there. It’s entertaining to see them attack their own supporters, though.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mostly just bamareturns07

that guy is batshit crazy

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

RAMMER JAMMER LOSERS STAMMER

http://mymindgrapes.wordpress.com

by 408 on Jan 2, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So - whose proposal is Chris Myers going to screw up this time?

by calgbear on Jan 2, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Just got back from the Cal Basketetball game

CBKWit should have more coverage up tomorrow, but I gotta, I’m impressed with this team. I really believe they can play with just about anyone in the Pac-10. Randle looks very, very good, and the offense as a whole looks smoother, with better passing and better spacing. They really get after it on defense, too, and their lack of size wasn’t too much of a hindrance because they did a really good job of getting in position underneath the basket. I think rebounds were even for the game.

We’ll know more after ASU on Sunday, but if you haven’t been paying attention to the Bears so far this season (and judging by the attendance tonight, a lot of you haven’t), now’s a good time to start.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Jan 2, 2009 9:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Arizona State will be tough

They are manhandling Stanford right now.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Jan 2, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm going to have to check out single game ticket prices for alums

Here’s hoping for more surprises and growth.

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

awesome for the bears!

the SEC is pissed…they lost to a weak conf. team….the bruins should be scared (and spiritless…their la counterpart is killing them! it’l be like the 1950s…gas is cheap, cal wins rose bowls, cal wins NCs in basketball and baseball, the SEC is racist, and we have world peace!…wait.

by oski4u on Jan 2, 2009 11:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What does the Sugar Bowl have to do with the Bruins?

by norcalnick on Jan 2, 2009 11:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No clue what Oski is talking about, but here's how the Bruins come into play:

Conferences W-L
Pac-10……………….5-0
SEC …………………..5-2 (Florida remaining)
Big East …………….4-2
Big 12 ………………..3-2 (Tex and Oak remaining)
C-USA ……………….3-2
Mountain West …..3-2
Sun Belt …………….1-1
ACC …………………..4-6
WAC ………………….1-4
Big Ten ……………..1-5
MAC …………………..0-1

The ESPN conference trophy is based on win percentage, but don’t think the SEC fans will accept that. They’re already saying we’re tied because we won the same number of bowl games… in which case Bruins provide the head-to-head tie breaker (TENN).

If Florida wins, they’ll most certainly say they’ve actually won because they won more bowl games AND they sent more teams to bowls. This argument is not bad, but still faulty because the SEC has more schools (12) than us and more opportunities.

Actually both the ESPN win% method and the SEC’s ‘make up your own method’ methods are BS.

The best way to do this is:
Component #1: % of teams in your conf that become bowl ‘eligible’ (not necessary invited)
Component #2: win % of your teams that play in bowl

Component #1 + Component #2 = Bowl Superiority Coefficient (highest number wins)

This method equalizes the politics of being bowl eligible yet not being invited, difference in the number of tie-ins, the number of schools yet also includes a bit of human adjusting.

SO….

Pac10 = .150
SEC = .141 (assuming Florida win)

by danzig on Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait, does the winner of this award get anything?

by BearsNecessity on Jan 3, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Aren’t you listening? They get the award!

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Jan 3, 2009 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LoL

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 4, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ummm what?

by BearsNecessity on Jan 3, 2009 12:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oski was pretty drunk at the game today. He took a ‘zona fan’s hat and stomped it on the ground.

All I could do was laugh and stop myself from joining him.

by CaliforniaBone on Jan 3, 2009 1:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh god. I just read through the Bama gamethread. There’s that one fan who cannot accept that Utah might just be better than Bama and that if he accepted that fact, then it would be a given that Utah was better than Florida too…

I feel like I’ve lost more brain cells than if I had hit my head against the wall for 15 mins. Although I have a headache as if I did.

by CaliforniaBone on Jan 3, 2009 1:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Has anyone watched this International Bowl?

Buffalo 20, UConn 17. Buffalo is 1-9 on 3rd downs, has under 100 yards of total offense. Donald Brown’s at 220…and UConn is losing because they’ve turned the ball over FIVE TIMES.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 3, 2009 11:21 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I watched a little of that game while I was on the treadmill at the gym. After 10 minutes I felt like I needed to check myself into college football rehab for watching far too much CFB over the past two weeks.

The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die

by joshiemac on Jan 3, 2009 11:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs