Bowl Game Blowout! Open Thread for 12/29/09
by yellow fever on Dec 29, 2009 12:30 PM PST
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EagleBank Bowl
UCLA Bruins (6-6) vs. Temple Owls (9-3)
12/29/09 at 4:30 PM EST
Washington, D.C.
Initial Thoughts: I'm just thrilled at the opportunity to hear some trash talk from Bill Cosby. I had no idea he was still alive! No, really, I didn't.
Most Awesome Player: Kai Forbath, UCLA K (26/29 FG, 22/23 XP). Before you laugh, think about how you feel about Cal's special teams. Then tell me you're still laughing at the notion of having a great kicker. Honorable mention to Brian Price, UCLA DT as well.
Most Awesome Sponsor: EmmeGirls. For your marketing and special events needs. But I'll be honest, I'm not sure if this is a marketing company or an escort agency.
The Line: UCLA -4.5
Accuscore says: UCLA 25.3, Temple 20.1
ESPN says: UCLA 24, Temple 21
Who you should be rooting for: Is Pac-10 pride enough here? I'm leaving this one alone.
Champs Sports Bowl
12/29/09 at 8:00 PM EST
Orlando, Florida
Initial Thoughts: Finally a game that I actually want to watch!
Most Awesome Player: Something of a toss-up between Jacory Harris, Miami QB (226/337 for 3,164 yards, 23 touchdowns, 17 interceptions) and John Clay, Wisconsin RB (265 carries for 1,396 yards and 16 touchdowns).
Most Awesome Sponsor: ClickandPark.com. The irony is that clicking on their link doesn't work.
The Line: Miami -3.5
Accuscore says: Miami 29.3, Wisconsin 26.2
ESPN says: Wisconsin 35, Miami 31
Who you should be rooting for: Miami. Because college football is always more fun when the U is prominently involved.
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Who you should be rooting for: Is Pac-10 pride enough here? I’m leaving this one alone.
Let me consult with my “Root for Ucla?” checklist:
1. Does a Ucla victory place Cal in the Rose Bowl? No.
2. Are my children being held for a ransom that demands I root for Ucla? No.
3. Is a gun pointed at my head with the attacker demanding that I root for Ucla? No.
Okay, then. Go Temple!
Praise be to Tedford!
by Ohio Bear on Dec 29, 2009 12:41 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
My "Root for fucla" checklist:
No.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Dec 29, 2009 5:15 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I can’t imagine a scenario where I am so bored as to actually watch a suck Temple team take on a putrid Ucla team in a bowl that should never, under any circumstances, be played. On top of that, I honestly don’t give a wet slap about who wins — though should Ucla not win, it might be fun to watch the bitterness and hatred over at BN.
Picking up after my dogs sounds like a better time.
Whose Axe?
OUR AXE!
by SoCal Oski on Dec 29, 2009 12:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Go Fightin’ Cosbys!
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by norcalnick on Dec 29, 2009 12:51 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Ahaha.
I thought I was the only one here that knew Bill went to Temple.
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by Swamphunter on Dec 29, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This formatting is amazing. I’m trying to retouch the Miami vs. Wisconsin heading in HTML and it keeps screwing that up automatically too.
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by yellow fever on Dec 29, 2009 1:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
News: Tyrelle Pryor has a partially torn knee ligament – will still play against the Ducks.
by LeonPowe on Dec 29, 2009 1:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Until someone hammers him and leaves Ohio State to soldier on with one of their more typical statue-like pocket passers.
by DC Trojan on Dec 29, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Owls! Win one for Cosby’s sweater(s)!
by need4jahvid on Dec 29, 2009 1:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget the Jello pudding. I feel like they should have sponsored the EagleBank bowl just for kicks.
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by yellow fever on Dec 29, 2009 1:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
well that was fast
Temple just rolled down the field – way too easy.
by LeonPowe on Dec 29, 2009 1:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
by need4jahvid on Dec 29, 2009 1:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Or rather: OWLAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember for kicks I became the head coach of Temple in NCAA Football just to see if it could be done. It was hard to play even on the easy setting, the team’s rating were so horrible. Nice to see them have something to get excited about in the real world.
by suessbear on Dec 29, 2009 1:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ucla is like holmoe era cal: a terrible team with a few great players.
by need4jahvid on Dec 29, 2009 1:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He needs a player who threatens in the school newspaper to beat the hell out of anyone calling for the coach to be fired.
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by yellow fever on Dec 29, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We would’ve LOVED 6 wins and a bowl game under Holmoe.
by LeonPowe on Dec 29, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, we wouldn’t have. That would have given him another season. The horror. God, Holmoe was an epic bad coach. Only thing he didn’t do was get us on probati….never mind…
by BlackandOldGold on Dec 29, 2009 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At least he realized if you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.
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by yellow fever on Dec 29, 2009 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Price and Forbath are beasts. Would’ve loved to have had those guys.
by LeonPowe on Dec 29, 2009 1:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Man, this UCLA offense is putrid
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 2:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yet this is the same offense that put up big numbers on our defense
and made Prince look like an All-Pac 10 QB.
by SDBear on Dec 29, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that game was the biggest indictment of our defense this season. Painful.
Praise be to Tedford!
by Ohio Bear on Dec 30, 2009 5:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
this is painful; it’s hard for me to imagine either of these teams ever scoring again.
by need4jahvid on Dec 29, 2009 2:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No more Alamar to kick around. Who is next on our list?
by BlackandOldGold on Dec 29, 2009 2:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Marshall?
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~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
by Swamphunter on Dec 29, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say Gregory is probably next in line, although I don’t think he needs to be fired.
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by yellow fever on Dec 29, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought about it a little bit, and Kevin Daft really hasn’t been performing. Hopefully he turns it around in year 3.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Receivers out of the back field : UCLA’s defense :: tight ends : Cal’s defense.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Temple has a running back who is only 5’ 5". And you thought Jacquizz was tiny…
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jacquizz is really 5’5…or shorter
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't watch
Can’t even summon up the schadenfreude angle. I’m trying to save that kind of negative attitude for teams that really deserve it… not sure who that would be, but still.
by DC Trojan on Dec 29, 2009 2:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
if you need a suggestion or two...
just let me know.
Roll 'Bama Roll: The Champagne of 'Bama Blogs.
by kleph on Dec 29, 2009 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m trying to remain calm until the new year. Usually I wouldn’t have any issues getting my spite on.
by DC Trojan on Dec 29, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
TWO SETS OF RENEGADE ROWS
Michael Strahan has a gap in his teeth you could drive a Suburban through
18 to Cheeseboard
by JrBear on Dec 29, 2009 2:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Prince is just awful.
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 2:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand, he’s playing behind an offensive line that makes Cal ’09 look like Cal ’04.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
With receivers that make Cal ’08 look like Cal ’07.
So basically there’s nothing about this team that doesn’t suck with the exceptions of Price, Verner, the linebackers, Locke, and Forbath.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Figueroa and Exposition, despite a ho-hum season.
by DC Trojan on Dec 29, 2009 4:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He looked great against our defense this year
really I think the kid has a lot of potential. Much more than Riley. This is the first time he has played football in a few years due to injuries.
Prince is playing behind a very bad and very young OL and none of UCLA’s RB’s are very good. UCLA has no real running game to take some of the pressure off of Price.
by SDBear on Dec 29, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Any predictions for the Champ Sports Bowl? I think that if the U can jump out to a quick lead Wisconsin won’t be able to catch up, but if the game stays close Wisconsin can probably grind it out and force some mistakes.
by HolmoePhobe on Dec 29, 2009 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Despite a couple Jacory Harris interceptions, I think Miami will end up winning a relatively close one (maybe they pull away in the 4th).
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The speed of Miami will be way too much for Wisconsin. Speed kills.
by LeonPowe on Dec 29, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it's a game!
Nice 4th and 1 touchdown by the Bruins.
by LeonPowe on Dec 29, 2009 3:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Now…. only if they could get plays on the three other downs!
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you guys have work!??!?!
So what can you say?
by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 29, 2009 3:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
so many bowls, so little interest
but I just stumbled upon the powder blue jerseys upon coming home to flop on the couch. meh.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Dec 29, 2009 4:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
gad, white jerseys.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Dec 29, 2009 4:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That must have been the worst offensive series in the history of football.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Followed by the worst two point conversion defense ever! Oh my.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of a cannon is that? It’s like they have lots of tiny charges that ends up sounding like popcorn popping.
by Yes We Cannon on Dec 29, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s fireworks.
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
by Swamphunter on Dec 29, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Folks are a little twitchy about anything more explosive than fireworks, hereabouts.
by DC Trojan on Dec 29, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Worst quarter ever or worst quarter ever? OWLAMAAAAAAARR!
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 4:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hate play action passes on obvious passing downs. You’re not fooling anyone on 3rd and 16! They’re not going to play the run! Get in shotgun and try to make a play.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 4:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
“4th-16, Tem17 Player rushed up the middle for 17 yard loss. Safety”
Did he run backwards?
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by Avinash on Dec 29, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is Temple, you can’t rule it out.
by DC Trojan on Dec 29, 2009 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The snap to the punter went over his head and through the back of the endzone.
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
by Swamphunter on Dec 29, 2009 4:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m disappointed that isn’t Bill Cosby.
by GBB4188 on Dec 29, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least the Pac-10 is 2-2 now
Gives us a better chance at a respectable finish.
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by Avinash on Dec 29, 2009 4:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I could care less about how the Pac10 finishes. This win is huge for fucla and it’s going to help them in recruiting.
by Cali49a on Dec 29, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
you can’t be serious.
no one is even watching this game… and it’s TEMPLE. no win over Temple is huge. They already lost their best recruit because UCLA players clowned on a dude who was just visiting USC
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he wasn’t going to ucla in the first place.
by Cali49a on Dec 29, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thin 5-2 in 7 straight bowl games will have more sway than 1 win 4-5 years
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Never underestimate how good of a BSer Slick Rick is.
by Cali49a on Dec 29, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I know he can steal recruits…but can he coach a better than mediocre football team and hold together a program?
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
4 wins last year. 7 wins this year with a bowl win. Lots of people wrote fucla off this year, including myself. But they have shown progress. The questions you ask remain to be answered but I would rather not have to worry about them. The further fucla is down, the better for Cal.
by Cali49a on Dec 29, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I wasn’t under the impression that the ‘new regime’ momentum was going to wear out over 2 seasons for RN at UCLA…If they don’t win at least 7 games next year, he’ll lose some momentum though (and they’ll be hard-pressed to replace Brian Price, Ayers, Verner, Austin, etc.)
did you see the talent/size/athleticism on defense…not to mention a whole bunch of 4-star OLs suckinga all year? 4 wins and 7 wins: that’s underperformance to me. we’ll see next year if the offense takes a step forward because i def think it should
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Huge?
I don’t think the win will have too much of an impact on recruiting. No one watched this game anyway. Those who did saw UCLA struggle to beat a team that frankly wasn’t very good.
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You forget what a BS artist CRN is. Selling a winning record and momentum is huge. Just wait and see.
by Cali49a on Dec 29, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So what? They’ve had ‘better’ recruiting classes for the last 4 or 5 years. It’s not anything new. UCLA has (and probably always) recruited well
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather he go to Temple, to be honest.
Seriously though, I wish he would’ve liked Nebraska
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, Philly fans are booing their first bowl team in 30 years. Good job!
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 4:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Philly has some terribly rude fans
18 to Cheeseboard
by JrBear on Dec 29, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If they can boo Santa Claus, they can certainly boo their own team.
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
by Swamphunter on Dec 29, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Temple is Pathetic
And people thought our coaches made stupid decisions. How about throwing the ball on 3rd and 3 from your own 27 with less than 30 seconds to go in the half which stopped stopped the clock and allowing fucla to score 3 points and take the momentum into the half. How about on 4th and 1 on the fucla 10 and calling a run straight up the middle at Brian Price. Pretty crappy offensive playcalling.
Temple had this game won but those 2 playcalls absolutely killed them.
by Cali49a on Dec 29, 2009 4:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. UCLA took over on every snap of the 4th quarter. I think they would’ve eventually bowled them over even with better playcalls
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s see. 3 points at the end of the half. 8 points because of an INT. 11 points right there. By the time the 4th quarter rolled around, Temple pretty much gave up.
by Cali49a on Dec 29, 2009 5:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
man, Avi, you can’t buy a correct upset pick
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 4:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Leach sounds like he’s in deep shit
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 4:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Leach: Great man, or the Greatest man?
My heart skips a beat every time I hear the band strike up 'Our Sturdy Golden Bear'.
by oskisunbear on Dec 29, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Leach: Possibly available for an offensive coordinator position
Proud to hold season tickets to the only NBA team soon to be owned by a Russian oligarch.
by yellow fever on Dec 29, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love hearing his “fat little girlfriends” quote over and over from earlier in the year.
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a big difference between chewing a kid out and locking him in a closet for two hours…
by HolmoePhobe on Dec 29, 2009 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What difference is that….
just imagine…..
“Arrrrrr! the scallywag has a bump on his skull does he? Can’t pillage? Lock him in the brig!!! Arrrrr! And fetch me a turkey leg!”
My heart skips a beat every time I hear the band strike up 'Our Sturdy Golden Bear'.
by oskisunbear on Dec 29, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think we can file him away under ‘moron’ if he actually did that to that player.
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Miami returns opening kickoff for TD
ALAMAAAAAAAR!
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 5:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lol jk
Absolutely moronic holding penalty nullifies that.
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
lol. doesn’t matter
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BIELAAAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAR
followed by
SHANNAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 5:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
dang, Avi… Wisconsin for 8. “Fuck it. I’m going deep”
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wha? Did Miami just got for it on 4th down? Fucking Gamecast…impossible to tell what’s going on.
by HolmoePhobe on Dec 29, 2009 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Miami’s weaknesses glaring..
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Man, I've never been less interested in bowl season
Here’s the list of games I have left to watch
*Rose Bowl
*Title game
Get me a playoff already.
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by Avinash on Dec 29, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Would it hurt you to say please?
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Dec 29, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the term for Miami’s defense would be “feat or famine.” Their offense, on the other hand, is just famine.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Should never have fired their “run a 2 minute drill in 15 minutes” OC.
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by Avinash on Dec 29, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was the worse 2 minute offense that I have ever seen
last year in the Emerald Bowl. I was standing in the stands and could not believe what I was seeing.
by SDBear on Dec 29, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, Desean and his family watching the Pro Bowl announcement
I think Gary Doxy is there too.
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by Avinash on Dec 29, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Rosters for Pro-Bowl
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4780284
Nnamdi Asomugha – AFC starting CB
Aaron Rodgers – NFC QB (Brett Favre is also here… LOL. Talk about awkward.)
DeSean Jackson – NFC starting WR and NFC KR specialist
I hope DeSean and AR get a chance to throw from one to another.
by tjalorak on Dec 29, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also DSJ
is apparently “the first player in Pro Bowl history to be elected as a kick returner and wide receiver in the same season.”
Link: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/tag/_/name/09-nfc-pro-bowlers
by tjalorak on Dec 29, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good for those three. All very deserving.
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by Avinash on Dec 29, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah very much so
Now if only the Chargers could trade for Lynch and free him from Buffalo.
by SDBear on Dec 29, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would die if he wore those ugly ass powder blue jerseys. That color needs to be banned from sports.
Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!
by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT!?!?! Those are the best uniforms in the NFL
Besides his career is slowly dying in Buffalo right now. He needs to come back to California and resume his career on a winning team.
by SDBear on Dec 29, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
T-Bred really hates Bruin.
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by Avinash on Dec 29, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I would really love for the Chargers to trade for Lynch. It seems like Buffalo really likes that other RB and Lynch’s touches have diminished.
The Chargers could really use a RB with the skills that Lynch has. I think something like a 3rd this year and 3rd next year could get him.
by SDBear on Dec 29, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Miami’s #1 RB just pretzled his knee. Ouch.
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by Berkelium97 on Dec 29, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pro Bowl thoughts
-Brady should not be on there. This is a classic example of why fan votes are bad. Both Big Ben and Schaub have comparable stats, and Brady’s are massively padded by the Tampa Bay and Jax games.
-I can see the justification for leaving Moss off, but Vincent Jackson should definitely have been picked over Brandon Marshall.
-Steven Jackson is a great running back…but he racked up yards mostly by virtue of playing for a team with no passing game. I think Ryan Grant had an equally good season.
-The Sidney Rice pick is questionable. Steve Smith (NYG) and Roddy White both had similar or better seasons.
-I like how McKinnie made the Pro Bowl the week after being benched. Minnesota’s O-line is definitely overrated this year.
-Ed Reed looks like a reputation pick. Arguably Champ Bailey too.
-Andre Gurode? Really?
by HolmoePhobe on Dec 29, 2009 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno about Vilma either. And DRC is too aggressive IMHO, although people think he’s better than he is because they look at pick numbers.
by HolmoePhobe on Dec 29, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Steven Jackson is a great running back…but he racked up yards mostly by virtue of playing for a team with no passing game.
Wouldn’t that be even more impressive since every defense would be keying on him?
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by norcalnick on Dec 29, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on how you look at it, I guess. His YPC is nothing special. It’s somewhat inaccurate to view total yardage as an indicator of success. Let’s take an extreme hypothetical: An RB has 500 carries over the course of a season, but because the defense is keying on him every down, he only gets 3 YPC. He ends up with 1500 yards on the season, but would you call that a successful season? It really depends on what exactly a Pro Bowler is supposed to be, which is somewhat ambiguous.
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by AERose on Dec 29, 2009 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure you just described Eddie George’s career.
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