Official 2011 College Football Bowl Season thread - Page 7

Solecismic · 01-03-2012, 11:06 PM

Nice job by VT drawing up a game plan. Hokies deserved better today. It's nice to get a win at the BCS level, but that was not a great game by any means.

Matthean · 01-03-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Man, that replay showed him clearly moving pre-snap. That's a penalty. Does he always do that? He has tonight.

He did it on the "fake" kick as well. He mentioned he had been doing it tonight for whatever reason.

Abe Sargent · 01-03-2012, 11:06 PM

iT WASN'T A GOOD GAME, NOT LIKE rOSE AND fIESTA WERE YESTERDAY, BIUT AT LEAST IT WAS entertaining at the end, know?

Abe Sargent · 01-03-2012, 11:07 PM

Whoops, hit the All Caps by mistake sorrys

Matthean · 01-03-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

So, is Denard the starting QB next season?

Even with mass improvement from Gardner, I don't think the staff has the heart to bench him.

DeToxRox · 01-03-2012, 11:13 PM

Michigan has now won the Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Fiesta Bowl now.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-03-2012, 11:17 PM

It was a very ugly game. Michigan's offense was awful. They couldn't do anything. Less than 200 total yards? Yikes. The defense was actually pretty good save 3rd and 4th downs. Holding them to field goals was huge.

Michigan won the special teams and that really was the difference at the end.

DeToxRox · 01-03-2012, 11:19 PM

The fact that we're talking about Michigan special teams winning us a game after the past three years is amazing to me.

Matthean · 01-03-2012, 11:24 PM

RE: Robinson

He still doesn't play well outside of playing at home. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't his first win on the road against a ranked team and he still played horrible. He easily could of had 2-3 INTs. I have a hope that he learns the system well enough with a full off season and cuts down on the TOs and acts like a senior who has started for 2+ seasons next year, but I honestly don't see the mental makeup in him to do so. He's a physically gifted QB, but I will be much happier when he moves on.

Toddzilla · 01-03-2012, 11:38 PM

I don't remember seeing any game where every single review went against one team (VT), overturning the call on the field every time.

Atocep · 01-03-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

The fact that we're talking about Michigan special teams winning us a game after the past three years is amazing to me.

Hoke won 11 in his first year and Rich won 15 in 3? Not bad

Matthean · 01-03-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Toddzilla

I don't remember seeing any game where every single review went against one team (VT), overturning the call on the field every time.

The last one is the only one I can think of that was bad and some people disagree. Odd that it happened, but I don't think it's much in the conspiracy department. VT should have won that game and not needed OT to do so. Michigan's secondary got beat bad a lot and VT went away from it.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-03-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

The last one is the only one I can think of that was bad and some people disagree. Odd that it happened, but I don't think it's much in the conspiracy department. VT should have won that game and not needed OT to do so. Michigan's secondary got beat bad a lot and VT went away from it.

Agreed.

Matthean · 01-03-2012, 11:58 PM

Big Ten finishes 4-6 with two of its wins coming in OT after missed field goals.

Ksyrup · 01-04-2012, 06:43 AM

I still don't understand how anyone legitimately could believe that was a catch. Fucking NFL.

The ground thing only comes into play when the ball is secured and it touches the ground but does not move. That's not what happened here. The ground was part of the catch - the ball was not secured/caught before it touched the ground. This was no different than "catching" a short-hop/trapped pass. If he had made the catch and then went to the ground with the ball secured and it touched the ground without moving, then it's a catch. But that doesn't come into play when it's all one motion and the continuation of the catch includes the ball contacting the ground. He needed to have a hand/arm under the ball for that to be a catch.

Butter · 01-04-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Toddzilla

I don't remember seeing any game where every single review went against one team (VT), overturning the call on the field every time.

You haven't watched many Clemson games then. Happens to them at least once a year.

Kodos · 01-04-2012, 07:27 AM

Glad Michigan won, for the good of the Big Ten.

Lathum · 01-04-2012, 10:31 AM

Not sure if anyone posted about it but has anyone seen the clip of Holly Rowe shoving that other reporter out of the way after the game? Funny stuff.

Ksyrup · 01-04-2012, 10:33 AM

Yep. Hilarious. She acted with the desperation of someone with her job on the line.

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2012, 04:14 PM

Anyway, I got a response from ESPN today telling me that:

"Thanks for contacting ESPN.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us and have shared your comments with our producers. "

Just thought you might like to know that.

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2012, 08:48 PM

Holy crap this game is awesome!

Logan · 01-04-2012, 09:16 PM

Let's go Big East!

General Mike · 01-04-2012, 09:24 PM

A-C-C! A-C-C!

Logan · 01-04-2012, 09:25 PM

49-20 WVU...at the half. Talk about rolling over and playing dead.

Logan · 01-04-2012, 09:25 PM

Actually there's still 4 seconds left so hang tight, we could be at 56.

Matthean · 01-04-2012, 09:29 PM

WVU in a half outscored their basketball team versus Seton Hall.

Atocep · 01-04-2012, 09:30 PM

This is the offense I was expecting to see after the LSU game. Tavon should be this good every single game. He'd easily be the be the best non-QB to ever play at WVU if he was focused like this every week.

Atocep · 01-04-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

WVU in a half outscored their basketball team versus Seton Hall.

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2012, 09:30 PM

I do't even know what to do with my Alma Mater right now. It's too amazing to be real. This MUST be a dream, right?

Lathum · 01-04-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Anyway, I got a response from ESPN today telling me that:

"Thanks for contacting ESPN.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us and have shared your comments with our producers. "

Just thought you might like to know that.

Iwas actually tempted to send an email after hearing the radio guy for tonights game compare it to the Alamo bowl "which showcased RG3" yeah, umm, he had 1 passing TD and 1 rushing TD. No mention of Keith Prices 7 TDs.

Matthean · 01-04-2012, 09:35 PM

How in the hell did Clemson limit VT to 13 points in two games? This is the kind of game where people lose jobs.

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2012, 09:58 PM

This game reminds me of that Jaguars-Dolphins game i nthe playoffs that was Marino's last.

Grover · 01-04-2012, 10:05 PM

Well, this is surprising.

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2012, 10:07 PM

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2012, 10:07 PM

There is so much beauty in the world I am stunned

Atocep · 01-04-2012, 10:07 PM

I'm looking for a new couch tomorrow!

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2012, 10:08 PM

I' m going to be looking for new pants!

Matthean · 01-04-2012, 10:10 PM

I had to look. I just did. I saw one play and I hadn't seen defense like that since RR was at Michigan. Needless to say WVU scored.

B & B · 01-04-2012, 10:16 PM

Im disgusted for placing half my bet on WVU +3 instead of all of it on the moneyline.

200 bucks is 200 bucks, mike.

bronconick · 01-04-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

How in the hell did Clemson limit VT to 13 points in two games? This is the kind of game where people lose jobs.

Paper Rock Scissors.

Clemson's D is Paper
VT's offense is Rock
Everyone else that played Clemson used Scissors.

Clemson's offense usually didn't wee all over themselves like tonight, though, so they could win games 40-35.

Swaggs · 01-04-2012, 10:44 PM

I certainly didn't expect this to happen.

I thought it would be high scoring, but more in the 40ish range.

Really glad for these kids. They had a rough transition (and a handful were around for the Rich Rod mess, as well) from Stewart to Holgorsen and it seemed that the pre-game coverage was all about Clemson for this game.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-05-2012, 12:08 AM

Maybe this will put an end to the whole "how can you rank VT ahead of Clemson" argument.

k0ruptr · 01-05-2012, 12:16 AM

These bowl games have been nuts

Abe Sargent · 01-05-2012, 12:19 AM

I don't even know if I can go to sleep tonight!

Abe Sargent · 01-05-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Maybe this will put an end to the whole "how can you rank VT ahead of Clemson" argument.

HAHAHAHA

CU Tiger · 01-05-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Maybe this will put an end to the whole "how can you rank VT ahead of Clemson" argument.

no neither team is any good, but Clemson is better than VT.

This game will be costly to some, and I say that typing from a Hotel balcony over looking Biscayne Bay...I knew Clemson would lose I didnt expect quite that bad.

When asked after the game how confident he was that they could improve before next year, Coach Swinney responded, "As confident as I was in Charlotte last year when I told you we'd improve the offense."

So long Mr. Steele. You spent too long in the NFL...show Kevin an NFL offense and he shuts it down (See: Tech, Virginia) show him a gimmick or high shcool offense and he doesnt eat for 2.5 days and then shits his pants on the sidelines....true story happend tonight.

Passacaglia · 01-05-2012, 08:17 AM

Geez. Imagine how much more WVU would have won by if they really were in the state of Virginia.

ISiddiqui · 01-05-2012, 08:28 AM

Who would have thought that the Big East representative to a BCS bowl would be the one putting 70 points up on its opponent! Of course, they are leaving the conference, but details, details.

SackAttack · 01-05-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

no neither team is any good, but Clemson is better than VT.

That isn't what the scoreboard said.

RomaGoth · 01-05-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

no neither team is any good, but Clemson is better than VT.

I feel bad for Clemson fans right now. Giving up 70 points is never easy to deal with.

01-03-2012, 11:06 PM	#303
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01-03-2012, 11:17 PM	#307
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	It was a very ugly game. Michigan's offense was awful. They couldn't do anything. Less than 200 total yards? Yikes. The defense was actually pretty good save 3rd and 4th downs. Holding them to field goals was huge. Michigan won the special teams and that really was the difference at the end. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

01-03-2012, 11:24 PM	#309
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	RE: Robinson He still doesn't play well outside of playing at home. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't his first win on the road against a ranked team and he still played horrible. He easily could of had 2-3 INTs. I have a hope that he learns the system well enough with a full off season and cuts down on the TOs and acts like a senior who has started for 2+ seasons next year, but I honestly don't see the mental makeup in him to do so. He's a physically gifted QB, but I will be much happier when he moves on. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

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01-03-2012, 11:06 PM	#301
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	Nice job by VT drawing up a game plan. Hokies deserved better today. It's nice to get a win at the BCS level, but that was not a great game by any means.

01-03-2012, 11:13 PM	#306
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Michigan has now won the Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Fiesta Bowl now.

01-03-2012, 11:19 PM	#308
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	The fact that we're talking about Michigan special teams winning us a game after the past three years is amazing to me.

01-03-2012, 11:38 PM	#310
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I don't remember seeing any game where every single review went against one team (VT), overturning the call on the field every time.

01-04-2012, 06:43 AM	#315
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I still don't understand how anyone legitimately could believe that was a catch. Fucking NFL. The ground thing only comes into play when the ball is secured and it touches the ground but does not move. That's not what happened here. The ground was part of the catch - the ball was not secured/caught before it touched the ground. This was no different than "catching" a short-hop/trapped pass. If he had made the catch and then went to the ground with the ball secured and it touched the ground without moving, then it's a catch. But that doesn't come into play when it's all one motion and the continuation of the catch includes the ball contacting the ground. He needed to have a hand/arm under the ball for that to be a catch. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 01-04-2012 at 07:04 AM.

01-04-2012, 07:27 AM	#317
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Glad Michigan won, for the good of the Big Ten. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-04-2012, 10:31 AM	#318
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Not sure if anyone posted about it but has anyone seen the clip of Holly Rowe shoving that other reporter out of the way after the game? Funny stuff.

01-04-2012, 10:33 AM	#319
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Yep. Hilarious. She acted with the desperation of someone with her job on the line. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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01-04-2012, 08:48 PM	#321
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01-04-2012, 09:16 PM	#322
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Let's go Big East!

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01-04-2012, 09:25 PM	#324
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	49-20 WVU...at the half. Talk about rolling over and playing dead.

01-04-2012, 09:25 PM	#325
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Actually there's still 4 seconds left so hang tight, we could be at 56.

01-04-2012, 09:29 PM	#326
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01-04-2012, 09:30 PM	#327
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	This is the offense I was expecting to see after the LSU game. Tavon should be this good every single game. He'd easily be the be the best non-QB to ever play at WVU if he was focused like this every week.

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01-04-2012, 09:35 PM	#331
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	How in the hell did Clemson limit VT to 13 points in two games? This is the kind of game where people lose jobs. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-04-2012, 09:58 PM	#332
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01-04-2012, 10:05 PM	#333
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01-04-2012, 10:07 PM	#336
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01-04-2012, 10:10 PM	#338
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01-04-2012, 10:16 PM	#339
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01-04-2012, 10:44 PM	#341
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I certainly didn't expect this to happen. I thought it would be high scoring, but more in the 40ish range. Really glad for these kids. They had a rough transition (and a handful were around for the Rich Rod mess, as well) from Stewart to Holgorsen and it seemed that the pre-game coverage was all about Clemson for this game. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

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01-05-2012, 12:19 AM	#344
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