NCAA 128: Battle to ONE (2011 Football Replay) - Page 4

StLee · 01-13-2013, 12:19 AM

Northeast Region – Consolation

Wyoming 27 at Penn State 30
Leading Passer: Matt McGloin, PSU, 25-48-313-2-1
Leading Rusher: Silas Redd, PSU, 30-149
Leading Receiver: Derek Moye, PSU, 5-121
Game MVP: Matt McGloin, QB, Penn State

Louisiana Tech 33 at Notre Dame 21
Leading Passer: Tommy Rees, ND, 27-46-361-3-2
Leading Rusher: Lennon Creer, LTU, 27-145-1
Leading Receiver: Quinton Patton, LTU, 6-112-1
Game MVP: Colby Cameron, QB, Louisiana Tech, 21-31-351-3-0

Central Michigan 19 at Central Florida 16
Leading Passer: Ryan Radcliff, CMU, 23-38-311-0-2
Leading Rusher: Brynn Harvey, UCF, 16-103-1
Leading Receiver: Courtney Williams, CMU, 4-80
Game MVP: Brynn Harvey, RB, Central Florida, 16-103-1 rush, 2-21 rec

Wake Forest 37 at Oregon State 18
Leading Passer: Tanner Price, WF, 23-37-335-4-0
Leading Rusher: Orville Reynolds, WF, 10-97
Leading Receiver: Chris Givens, WF, 7-143-1
Game MVP: Tanner Price, QB, Wake Forest

Indiana 13 at Maryland 45
Leading Passer: Danny O’Brien, Mary, 23-35-295-4-1
Leading Rusher: Davin Meggett, Mary, 22-146-1
Leading Receiver: Dre Muhammad, Ind, 4-96-1
Game MVP: Danny O’Brien, QB, Maryland

Tulane 41 at New Mexico 31
Leading Passer: Ryan Griffin, Tul, 26-37-346-2-1
Leading Rusher: Orleans Darkwa, Tul, 23-132-2
Leading Receiver: Lucas Reed, NMU, 4-105
Game MVP: Orleans Darkwa, RB, Tulane, 23-132-2 rush, 2-19 rec

Northeast Region – Semifinals

#8 Washington 17 at #4 Oklahoma 20
Leading Passer: Keith Price, UW, 26-43-290-1-3
Leading Rusher: Roy Finch, OU, 22-181-1
Leading Receiver: Kasen Williams, UW, 2-59
Game MVP: Chris Polk, RB, Washington, 30-144-1 rush, 6-55-1 rec
Game Story:
It was not the high-scoring affair many thought it would be, but fourth-seed Oklahoma kicked a field goal with 11 seconds left to defeat eighth-seed Washington, 20-17.

The Sooners never got their passing game going, but they did benefit from three Huskies’ turnovers.

Oklahoma scored first early in the game when Roy Finch broke a 55-yard touchdown run with 13:45 left. The Huskies answered later in the quarter when Chris Polk, the game’s MVP, scored from three yards out to make it 7-7 after one quarter.

The Sooners retook the lead in the second quarter when Landry Jones hit Kameel Jackson for a 10-yard scoring strike. Jones had one of his lowest career outputs, finishing 11 of 23 for 131 yards and a touchdown.

Late in the second quarter, the Huskies’ Erik Folk kicked a 29-yard field goal to cut the Oklahoma lead to 14-10. Michael Hunnicutt then kicked a 49-yard field goal with 53 seconds left to give Oklahoma a 17-10 advantage at the break.

Neither team was able to score in the third quarter and most of the fourth quarter until Polk scored his second touchdown of the game. This time it was a two-yard reception from Keith Price to tie the game 17-17 with 2:46 left. Polk was the top producer for the Huskies, finishing with 144 yards rushing and 55 yards receiving and a touchdown both rushing and receiving.

Oklahoma did not allow the game to go to overtime. After the Sooners’ drive stalled, they punted to Washington. On the second play of the drive, Price threw his third and most costly interception on the day. The Sooners’ Frank Alexander grabbed a tipped pass and went down at the Washington 31 with 33 seconds left.

On its possession, Oklahoma got a 13-yard run from Finch on the first play of the drive to get the ball to the Huskies’ 18-yard line and in great field goal position. The Sooners still tried to drive but could only get as close as the 11-yard line before they elected to try the field goal. From there, Hunnicutt connected on his second field goal of the day, this one from 28 yards out, for the 20-17 win.

#3 Houston 35 at #2 Wisconsin 24
Leading Passer: Case Keenum, UH, 29-43-363-3-0
Leading Rusher: Montee Ball, Wisc, 19-111-2
Leading Receiver: Patrick Edwards, UH, 6-128
Game MVP: Case Keenum, QB, Houston
Game Story:
Despite the outstanding offense the Houston Cougars have shown throughout the 2011 campaign, the general thought was that they would fold among the “big boys.” Not the case.

Houston rod on the tails of quarterback Case Keenum to a stunning 35-24 upset at second-seed Wisconsin. Keenum was the game’s most valuable player, completing 29 of 43 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns.

The Cougars started scoring early and often, but not through the air. Charles Sims scored two first quarter rushing touchdowns for a 14-0 advantage after one quarter. Sims, who finished with 12 carries for 89 yards, scored on runs of 38 yards and one yard.

In the second quarter, Houston extended its lead to 21-0 when Keenum found Tyron Carrier for a 34-yard touchdown pass. Carrier finished first on the Cougars in receptions with eight for 110 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Edwards was the leader in receiving yards with 128 yards on six receptions.

Wisconsin finally got on the board with 55 seconds left in the half when Montee Ball scored on a nine-yard scoring run. Ball was he game’s leading rusher with 111 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns. Ball’s score cut Houston lead to 21-7 at the half.

In the third quarter, the Badgers’ Kyle French kicked a 32-yard field goal to cut the lead to 21-10, but Keenum answered by finding Sims from 15 yards out. That score gave Houston a 28-10 lead after three quarters.

Wisconsin tried to make a come back in the fourth quarter. The Badgers started off the scoring when Ball scored his second touchdown, this one from 46 yards out. However, Keenum threw his third touchdown pass with 8:56 to give the Cougars enough to pull off the upset. Keenum’s last touchdown was to Justin Johnson from the five.

Ball scored one more touchdown on a 13-yard pass from Russell Wilson for the final 35-24 score. Wilson was 16 of 34 for 238 yards and a touchdown on the day.

Northeast Region Player of the Week

One of the Heisman Trophy candidates, Houston's Case Keenum did it again, this time against one of the national powers in Wisconsin. Keenum completed 29 of 43 passes for 363 and three touchdowns in the Cougars' 35-24 upset at Wisconsin.

Northeast Region Wrap Up

We had a snoozer and a doozer in this week's Northeast Region semifinals. Houston's stunning win at Wisconsin has to rank as one of the biggest upsets despite the teams being only a seed apart. Why? The Badgers came into this game as the definitive favorite to take the Northeast Region and move on to the Elite 8 Tournament. Instead, Wisconsin will be playing for nothing next week, while the Cougars have a chance to sneak in to the eight-team playoff as a smaller school entry. First, they have to fend off another powerful school in Oklahoma, which needed a last-second field goal to topple eighth-seed Washington. The Sooners have been an enigma of a team. Sure, they're good, but they seldom dominate and tend to allow every team to stay in the game with them, despite their sometimes superior talent.

Northeast Region Bracket

StLee · 01-13-2013, 12:44 AM

North Region – Consolation

Miami (FL) 0 at Tennessee 30
Leading Passer: Tyler Bray, Tenn, 25-33-312-2-0
Leading Rusher: Tauren Poole, Tenn, 25-103
Leading Receiver: Justin Hunter, Tenn, 6-96-1
Game MVP: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee

Nevada 23 at TCU 34
Leading Passer: Casey Pachall, TCU, 14-22-195-1-0
Leading Rusher: Lampford Mark, Nev, 28-158-1
Leading Receiver: Rishard Matthews, Nev, 8-112
Game MVP: Lampford Mark, RB, Nevada

Western Michigan 6 at Missouri 30
Leading Passer: Alex Carder, WMU, 25-42-328-0-2
Leading Rusher: Henry Josey, Mizzou, 13-122-1
Leading Receiver: Jordan White, WMU, 13-204
Game MVP: James Franklin, QB, Missouri, 10-12-181-2-0 pass, 19-68 rush

Hawaii 30 at Texas Tech 10
Leading Passer: Seth Doege, TT, 31-51-469-0-5
Leading Rusher: Joey Iosefa, Haw, 15-87-2
Leading Receiver: Eric Ward, TT, 8-169
Game MVP: Joey Iosefa, RB, Hawaii, 15-87-2 rush, 2-12 rec

Memphis 20 at Northwestern 44
Leading Passer: Dan Persa, NU, 23-29-329-2-1
Leading Rusher: Jerrell Rhodes, Mem, 8-66
Leading Receiver: Jeremy Ebert, NU, 7-111
Game MVP: Dan Persa, QB, Northwestern

Florida Atlantic 27 at Kentucky 33
Leading Passer: Morgan Newton, UK, 16-34-225-2-2
Leading Rusher: Alfred Morris, FAU, 25-159-3
Leading Receiver: La’Rod King, UK, 4-54
Game MVP: Alfred Morris, RB, Florida Atlantic, 25-159-3 rush, 2-16 rec

North Region – Semifinals

#5 Texas A&M 31 at #1 Michigan State 44
Leading Passer: Kirk Cousins, MSU, 27-39-401-2-0
Leading Rusher: Cyrus Gray, TAMU, 27-144-2
Leading Receiver: Ryan Swope, TAMU, 7-114-1
Game MVP: Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
Game Story:
In a game featuring two top prospect senior quarterbacks, Michigan State’s Kirk Cousins turned out the better performance in the Spartans’ 44-31 win over fifth-seed Texas A&M.

The Aggies’ Ryan Tannehill had decent numbers, finishing 21 of 35 for 284 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. However, Michigan State’s Cousins earned MVP honors by posting 401 yards on 27 of 39 passing and two touchdowns.

Michigan State jumped out to leads of 17-0 and 38-14 in easily beating the Aggies. The Spartans’ first score came before the offense and Cousins touched the ball. After Texas A&M went three and out on its first possession, a punt to Michigan State’s Keshawn Martin resulted in a 74-yard touchdown return and a 7-0 lead with 13:11 remaining in the first quarter. Later in the quarter, the Spartans added a touchdown on a two-yard Edwin Baker run and a 24-yard Dan Conroy field goal for a 17-0 lead after one quarter.

Texas A&M answered in the second quarter when Tannehill hit leading receiver Ryan Swope for a 26-yard touchdown. The Spartans quickly answered, though, when Cousins connected with Brian Linthicum two minutes later for a seven-yard touchdown pass and a 24-7 lead with 10:02 to play in the half.

With 40 seconds left, Michigan State scored again on a two-yard Le’Veon Bell touchdown run. Texas A&M’s Cyrus Gray then helped salvage the end of the half. After a kickoff return to the Aggies’ 37, Gray ran for 15 yards to the Michigan State 48. On the next play he took it to the house, resulting in a 31-14 halftime deficit for the Aggies.

Michigan State was the only team to score in the third quarter. Cousins threw his second touchdown pass of the game to BJ Cunningham from 27 yards out and a 38-14 lead at the end of three quarters. Cunningham was the leading receiver for the Spartans, finishing with five receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown.

In the fourth, the Aggies tried to come back, but it proved to be too little, too late. Randy Bullock kicked a field goal early in the quarter, followed by a six-yard Tannehill to Ben Malena connection to cut the Spartans’ lead to 38-24. However, Michigan State put the game away on its next possession, driving downfield and scoring on a two-yard Bell touchdown run. Conroy missed the extra point, but Michigan State had enough to win the game. Gray scored again for Texas A&M to complete the scoring with 3:58 left and the 44-31 final.

#7 Ohio 31 at #3 Florida State 38
Leading Passer: Tyler Tettleton, Ohio, 21-34-274-3-1
Leading Rusher: Devonta Freeman, FSU, 21-198-1
Leading Receiver: Riley Dunlop, Ohio, 3-85-1
Game MVP: EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State, 19-28-218-4-0 pass, 11-29 rush
Game Story:
Florida State built a 38-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter and then went into cruise control, which almost cost them against seventh-seed Ohio.

The Bobcats scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, the final score coming with 16 seconds remaining when Donte Harden scored a touchdown on a 25-yard run. The ensuing onsides kick was recovered by the Seminoles, and they were able to survive a scare.

Despite the Seminoles’ big lead heading into the final quarter, they did not start fast. Florida State scored first when Dustin Hopkins kicked a 38-yard field goal with 9:32 left in the first quarter. The Bobcats then answered with a 12-yard Tyler Tettleton to Riley Dunlop pass and a 7-3 lead after one quarter.

In the second quarter, Ohio extended its lead to 14-3 when Tettleton connected with LaVon Brazill from 11 yards out. Then Florida State started its surge, scoring the next 35 points.

With 10:55 left in the half, game MVP EJ Manuel connected with Nick O’Leary for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Three minutes later, Manuel found Rashad Greene from the nine to give the Seminoles a 17-14 lead. Manuel then connected with O’Leary again, this time from nine yards out with 1:47 remaining in the second quarter, for a 24-14 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, Florida State continued its scoring. Devonta Freeman scored with 9:41 left in the quarter on a 33-yard run. With 5:15 left, Manuel threw his fourth touchdown pass, this time to Rodney Smith for a 16-yard touchdown and a 38-14 lead heading into the final quarter.

Manuel finished the day 19 of 28 for only 218 yards, but he threw four touchdowns in building the huge lead.

The fourth quarter was Ohio’s turn after the Florida State offense stalled. Matt Weller started the scoring by kicking a 21-yard field goal. With 3:18 left, Tettleton connected with Brazill for the second time and a 38-24 deficit. Harden then scored the final touchdown with 16 seconds left on a 25-yard run.

Harden finished the game with 168 yards rushing on 24 carries. Dunlop was the leading receiver for Ohio with 3 receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. Brazill followed with five receptions for 53 yards and two touchdowns.

Florida State was led in receiving by Smith with four receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. Greene was behind him with two catches for 41 yards and a touchdown.

North Region Player of the Week

He did not throw a lot of touchdown passes, but he did lead his team downfield and put them in multiple scoring chances. That is why this week's North Region Player of the Week award goes to Michigan State's Kirk Cousins. The senior quarterback led the Spartans to a 44-31 dismantling of fifth-seed Texas A&M and their air assault of Ryan Tannehill (the first round's National Player of the Week). Cousins finished 27 of 39 for 401 yards and two touchdowns.

North Region Wrap Up

Michigan State did what it was supposed to do against a dangerous offense: outscore it. Florida State survived against a scrappy Ohio team. And now the Spartans and Seminoles will face off in a winner-take-all finale in the North Region to determine whose season continues and whose ends in East Lansing next week. Meanwhile, next week's consolation game between Texas A&M and Ohio could be interesting, though it means nothing.

North Region Bracket

sterlingice · 01-13-2013, 10:31 AM

Go Case Keenum! Houston's my rooting interest going forward. At least until Oklahoma handles them next week

SI

StLee · 01-13-2013, 05:42 PM

Northwest Region – Consolation

San Jose State 33 at Southern Miss 20
Leading Passer: Matt Faulkner, SJSU, 25-44-345-3-0
Leading Rusher: Brandon Rutley, SJSU, 24-109
Leading Receiver: Noel Grigsby, SJSU, 8-99-1
Game MVP: Matt Faulkner, QB, San Jose State

Mississippi State 28 at Virginia Tech 31
Leading Passer: Chris Relf, MSU, 15-32-252-1-2
Leading Rusher: David Wilson, VT, 27-176-3
Leading Receiver: LaDarius Perkins, MSU, 2-73-1
Game MVP: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech

San Diego State 27 at Temple 26
Leading Passer: Ryan Lindley, SDSU, 25-46-351-1-0
Leading Rusher: Ronnie Hillman, SDSU, 17-113-1
Leading Receiver: Osmond Nicholas, SDSU, 3-76
Game MVP: Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State, 17-113-1 rush, 3-40 pass

Idaho 35 at Air Force 14
Leading Passer: Brian Reader, Idaho, 22-38-238-2-0
Leading Rusher: Mike DeWitt, AFA, 10-128-1
Leading Receiver: Mike Scott, Idaho, 5-85-1
Game MVP: Brian Reader, QB, Idaho

UNCC 30 at Rice 27
Leading Passer: Some Dude, UNCC, 26-41-309-3-0
Leading Rusher: Tyler Smith, Rice, 16-99-1
Leading Receiver: That Guy, UNCC, 4-108
Game MVP: Some Dude, QB, UNC-Charlotte

Georgia State 25 at Army 19
Leading Passer: Kelton Hill, GSU, 14-19-125-3-1
Leading Rusher: Raymond Maples, Army, 17-175-1
Leading Receiver: Malcolm Brown, Army, 2-49
Game MVP: Kelton Hill, QB, Georgia State, 14-19-125-3-1 pass, 10-54 rush

Northwest Region – Semifinals

#4 South Carolina 10 at #1 Boise State 43
Leading Passer: Kellen Moore, BSU, 24-35-342-4-0
Leading Rusher: Doug Martin, BSU, 28-128-1
Leading Receiver: Matt Miller, BSU, 5-79
Game MVP: Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
Game Story:
Boise State jumped out to a 23-0 lead and never looked back in disposing of fourth-seed South Carolina, 43-10, in the semifinal round of the Northwest Region.

Kellen Moore led the attack for the Broncos, completing 24 of 35 passes for 342 yards and four touchdowns. On the other side of the field, South Carolina’s Connor Shaw did not fare so well. He finished 8 of 21 for 102 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. However, he finished second on the team in rushing with 68 yards on 17 carries.

Boise State scored its first touchdown with 7:38 in the first quarter. Moore threw a 40-yard touchdown to Kyle Efaw for the score. After a field goal, the Broncos led 10-0 after one.

In the second quarter, Boise State added two more touchdowns. Doug Martin caught a pass from Moore from eight yards out, followed by a DJ Harper touchdown reception from 34 yards away. South Carolina was then able to break the scoring streak when Jay Wooten kicked a 46-yard field goal and a 23-3 Boise State halftime lead.

The Broncos then went to work more in the second half. Dan Goodale kicked his second field goal and Mitch Burroughs caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Moore to give Boise State a 33-3 lead going into the final quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Martin scored his second touchdown, this one a two-yard rush. Goodale added another field goal and the Broncos held a 43-3 lead. South Carolina was able to get its only touchdown with 1:39 left when Shaw connected with Alshon Jeffery from the two-yard line.

The Gamecocks outrushed Boise State 200-127 in the game. Brandon Wilds led the Gamecocks with 82 yards on 18 carries. However, Boise State won the game’s yardage battle, 469-302, thanks to Moore’s 342 passing yards.

Boise State now moves on to the regional final, where they will host the game.

#7 Tulsa 22 at #3 Georgia 38
Leading Passer: Aaron Murray, UGA, 20-29-345-4-0
Leading Rusher: Isaiah Crowell, UGA, 23-126-1
Leading Receiver: Orson Charles, UGA, 3-90-1
Game MVP: Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia
Game Story:
Third-seeded Georgia and seventh-seeded Tulsa battled for the chance to make it to the Northwest Region semifinal, and the Bulldogs were able to overpower the Golden Hurricane for a 38-22 final.

Tulsa was the first team on the board after a scoreless first quarter. Golden Hurricane’s running back Ja’Terian Douglas ran in from four yards out to give Tulsa the 7-0 lead with 14:22 left in the half. However, that was just the beginning of a high-scoring quarter.

Georgia answered big, starting first with a two-yard touchdown run by Isaiah Crowell to tie the game at seven. Three minutes later, the Bulldogs scored again on a 59-yard pass from game MVP Aaron Murray to Orson Charles. With 6:03 left in the half, Murray connected on his second touchdown pass, this time to Malcolm Mitchell from 28 yards out. Tulsa finally answered with 1:43 left to play when Douglas ran for his second touchdown to make it 21-14 Bulldogs at halftime.

Georgia was the only team to score in the third quarter. Murray connected with Mitchell for the second time from the 27-yard line to make it 28-14 after one quarter. Murray finished 20 of 29 for 345 yards and four touchdowns. Mitchell, who finished second for the Bulldogs in receiving yards, finished with four receptions for 68 yards and two touchdowns.

In the fourth quarter, Georgia pulled away. Murray hit Crowell for a 10-yard touchdown to make it 35-14. Then, Blair Walsh kicked a 40-yard field goal with 3:15 left to give the Bulldogs a 38-14 advantage. Tulsa was able to score one more time with less than a minute to play when Douglas scored his second touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion for the final 38-22 score.

Trey Watts was the leading rusher for the Golden Hurricane with 19 carries for 99 yards. Douglas finished second with 66 yards on 14 carries and all three Tulsa touchdowns. Tulsa quarterback GJ Kinne finished 12 of 24 for 115 yards and two interceptions.

Northwest Region Players of the Week

For the first time this year, we have a co-players of the week. Both of the winning quarterbacks had outstanding days and almost identical statistics. Therefore, both #11's, Georgia's Aaron Murray and Boise State's Kellen Moore are the Northwest Region Players of the Week. Murray finished 20 of 29 for 345 yards and four touchdowns in third-seed Georgia's 38-22 triumph over seventh-seed Tulsa. Likewise, Moore had a great day, completing 24 of 35 for 342 yards and four touchdowns in the Broncos' 43-10 romp of fourth-seed South Carolina.

Northwest Region Wrap Up

In the real 2011 season, fifth-ranked Boise State took on 19th-ranked Georgia in both teams' season opener. Some people had this as a championship elimination game. (The now late, RIP) Beano Cook had Georgia as his preseason #1, thinking this game could and would boost the Bulldogs towards a stellar season. He was wrong. The Broncos ripped the Bulldogs a new one in taking the game 35-21. Well, in this simulation, the teams will face off for the right to get to the Elite 8 Tournament, thanks to both teams getting convincing wins in their regional semifinals games. Boise State was the most impressive, running through and over a good South Carolina defense. The Broncos never had to worry about the end result, going up 23-0 in the game and then cruising towards the victory. Georgia had a closer game, but proved strong enough to easily handle Tulsa. Next week the great quarterback-running back duos of Moore-Martin and Murray-Crowell get to face off.

Northwest Region Bracket

StLee · 01-13-2013, 06:06 PM

West Region – Consolation

Louisville 27 at Arkansas State 26
Leading Passer: Teddy Bridgewater, UL, 24-41-302-3-2
Leading Rusher: Frankie Jackson, ArkSt, 12-66
Leading Receiver: Dwayne Frampton, ArkSt, 7-108
Game MVP: Victor Anderson, RB, Louisville, 15-55-1 rush, 4-62-1 rec

Washington State 19 at Cincinnati 29
Leading Passer: Marshall Lobbestael, WSU, 30-49-383-2-2
Leading Rusher: Isaiah Pead, Cincy, 20-138
Leading Receiver: Marquess Wilson, WSU, 9-142
Game MVP: Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati, 20-138 rush, 4-50-1 rec

California 27 at UTSA 48
Leading Passer: Zach Maynard, Cal, 23-32-349-3-2
Leading Rusher: David Glasco, UTSA, 13-128-2
Leading Receiver: Keenan Allen, Cal, 7-129
Game MVP: David Glasco, RB, UT-San Antonio, 13-128-2 rush, 2-13 rec

Kansas State 24 at Connecticut 23
Leading Passer: Johnny McEntee, Conn, 22-44-323-1-2
Leading Rusher: Lyle McCombs, Conn, 29-103-1
Leading Receiver: John Hubert, KSU, 2-91-1
Game MVP: John Hubert, RB, Kansas State, 19-48-1 rush, 2-91-1 rec

MTSU 24 at Georgia Southern 27
Leading Passer: Logan Kilgore, MTSU, 24-48-333-2-1
Leading Rusher: Benjamin Cunningham, MTSU, 17-81
Leading Receiver: Malcolm Beyah, MTSU, 6-124-1
Game MVP: Logan Kilgore, QB, Middle Tennessee State

Minnesota 21 at Ball State 11
Leading Passer: Keith Wenning, Ball, 16-36-178-0-3
Leading Rusher: Jahwan Edwards, Ball, 23-102-1
Leading Receiver: Zane Fakes, Ball, 4-59
Game MVP: MarQuies Gray, QB, Minnesota, 6-10-80-2-0 pass, 27-42 rush

West Region – Semifinals

#5 Clemson 40 at #1 Oregon 30
Leading Passer: Tajh Boyd, Clem, 20-27-354-3-1
Leading Rusher: LaMichael James, UO, 23-185-1
Leading Receiver: Andre Ellington, Clem, 4-106-1
Game MVP: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson, 25-142-1 rush, 4-106-1 rec
Game Story:
A combination of grit and circumstance made the difference, as an Andre Ellington-led attack helped boost fifth-seed Clemson to a 40-30 upset of #2 nationally-ranked Oregon.

Ellington, the game’s MVP, rushed for 142 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown and added another 106 yards on four receptions with a touchdown. The Clemson quarterback, Tajh Boyd, also had a big day, throwing for 354 yards on 20 of 27 passing with three touchdowns and an interception.

Clemson got on the board first in the game when Boyd found Ellington for a 61-yard scoring strike only 48 seconds into the game. However, only 20 seconds later, the Ducks tied it at 7-7 when the game’s leading rusher, LaMichael James, broke a 71-yard run. James finished with 185 yards on 23 carries.

With 10:33 left in the first quarter, the Tigers scored again, making this game appear to be a high-scoring shoot out. Boyd threw his second touchdown, this time to Sammy Watkins from 22 yards out. To close the quarter, Oregon kicked two field goals to make it 14-13 Clemson after one.

The Ducks took their first lead, 20-14, in the second quarter when Darron Thomas found Lavasier Tuinei from 14 yards out. Thomas was 10 of 21 for 142 yards with a touchdown and interception in the game.

After a Clemson field goal, Oregon struck again, this time on a 52-yard Kenjon Barner touchdown run for a 27-17 lead. Barner was second for the Ducks in rushing with 115 yards on 16 carries. Clemson’s Chandler Catanzaro kicked one more field goal before time expired for a 27-20 Ducks advantage at halftime.

In the third quarter, the offenses sputtered. The only score of the quarter was Catanzaro’s third field goal to make it 27-23 in favor of Oregon.

With 13:30 left in the game, Alejandro Maldonado kicked his third field goal for the Ducks, giving them a 30-23 advantage.

The rest of the game was all Clemson. Watkins scored his second receiving touchdown with 9:42 left when Boyd found him from nine yards out. That tied the game, 30-30. Watkins finished with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns.

Clemson scored the game-winning touchdown with 3:39 left when Ellington bust through the Ducks’ defense for a 34-yard score. Catanzaro added his fourth field goal later in the quarter to seal the game and give it the final score, 40-30.

With the win, Clemson will travel to Morgantown, West Virginia, to take on the Mountaineers.

#7 Auburn 10 at #3 West Virginia 40
Leading Passer: Geno Smith, WVU, 30-46-352-3-1
Leading Rusher: Dustin Garrison, WVU, 22-168-2
Leading Receiver: Stedman Bailey, WVU, 6-108
Game MVP: Dustin Garrison, RB, West Virginia, 22-168-2 rush, 3-24 rec
Game Story:
A week after having a tremendous game, Barrett Trotter and the Auburn Tigers struggled mightily at West Virginia, dropping the game 40-10.

Neither team started fast, but the Mountaineers’ defense was able to hold Trotter in check. Trotter finished 18 of 43 for 277 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

West Virginia started the scoring with 9:45 in the first quarter when Geno Smith hit Tavon Austin for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Smith was 30 of 46 for 352 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in the game.

Auburn was able to cut the lead to 7-3 later in the quarter, but West Virginia scored all ten points of the second quarter to take a 16-3 lead into the break.

In the third quarter, the Mountaineers started to pull away. Smith threw his third touchdown, this one to Ivan McCartney from the 12. A minute later, Auburn answered when Trotter found an open Trovon Reed from 13 yards out to make the score 23-10 going into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter was all West Virginia. Garrison, the game’s MVP scored two touchdowns, one from the one-yard line, and the second a 68-yard romp. Tyler Bitancurt added a 43-yard field goal between Garrison’s touchdowns for the final 40-10 score.

Garrison finished with 168 yards on 22 carries, including his two fourth-quarter touchdowns. He also added 24 yards on three receptions.

With the win, coupled with Clemson’s upset win at Oregon, West Virginia will host Clemson in the West Region final.

West Region Player of the Week

Not only was he the star in fifth-seed Clemson's upset win at #2 National Seed Oregon, but running back Andre Ellington also scored the winning touchdown in the Tigers' come-from-behind win in Eugene. Ellington finished with 25 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown.

West Region Wrap Up

One of the two semifinals goes down as a classic. Yes, the final score was a ten point difference, but the game was tight and well-played, and Clemson played above its head in the 40-30 upset win at Oregon. Tajh Boyd and Andre Ellington had outstanding days for the Tigers, and now they get to go on the road again to face off against West Virginia. The Mountaineers did what they were supposed to do in dismantling seventh-seed Auburn, 40-10. West Virginia is led by a great quarterback in Geno Smith, but the defense is suspect. Therefore, it was impressive to shut down a very hot Barrett Trotter at Auburn.

This region, like the Northwest Region final, will feature a real 2011 rematch. Both Clemson and West Virginia were BCS teams. Clemson was the ACC champion and the Mountaineers were the Big East champion. They met in the Orange Bowl in Miami where many thought it would be an exciting match up. Well, it was for one team. West Virginia set multiple bowl records in defeating the Tigers 70-33. The Mountaineers set the points in a game (70), Points in a half (49), and points in a quarter (35) records. They also tied records for team touchdowns (10), and both teams combined for 69 points in a half for another record. Individually, Geno Smith tied the record for touchdown passes (6) and total touchdowns (7). Tavin Austin tied a record for touchdown receptions (4). Can we get a similar offensive output in the replay? We shall see when StLee clicks a button.

West Region Bracket

StLee · 01-13-2013, 07:37 PM

(I should've covered ONE story per region! These are taking a long time to do with other distractions. Anyway, here is the East)

East Region – Consolation

UL-Lafayette 16 at Miami (OH) 35
Leading Passer: Zac Dysert, Mia, 22-34-416-4-2
Leading Rusher: Erik Finklea, Mia, 17-128-1
Leading Receiver: Nick Harwell, Mia, 8-187-2
Game MVP: Nick Harwell, WR, Miami (OH)

Utah State 30 at Syracuse 20
Leading Passer: Ryan Nassib, SU, 25-38-365-2-1
Leading Rusher: Michael Smith, USU, 10-109-1
Leading Receiver: Alec Lemon, SU, 7-100-2
Game MVP: Adam Kennedy, QB, Utah State, 17-24-324-2-0

UTEP 31 at Bowling Green 27
Leading Passer: Nick Lamaison, UTEP, 21-33-302-2-3
Leading Rusher: Anthon Samuel, BGSU, 22-189-1
Leading Receiver: Jordan Leslie, UTEP, 4-120-1
Game MVP: Joe Banyard, RB, UTEP, 14-107-2 rush, 3-26-1 rec

Troy 49 at New Mexico State 28
Leading Passer: Corey Robinson, Troy, 23-36-342-4-1
Leading Rusher: DJ Taylor, Troy, 11-109-1
Leading Receiver: Kenny Turner, NMSU, 4-75
Game MVP: Corey Robinson, QB, Troy

Colorado 31 at Buffalo 38
Leading Passer: Tyler Hansen, CU, 27-38-374-3-2
Leading Rusher: Branden Oliver, Buff, 29-126-2
Leading Receiver: Paul Richardson, CU, 5-140-1
Game MVP: Branden Oliver, RB, Buffalo, 29-126-2 rush, 2-28 rec

Old Dominion 24 at UAB 44
Leading Passer: ODU, 19-33-284-1-1
Leading Rusher: Greg Franklin, UAB, 13-145-1
Leading Receiver: ODU, 3-91
Game MVP: Jonathan Perry, QB, UAB, 17-26-183-3-0 pass, 14-49-1 rush

East Region – Semifinals

#4 UCLA 11 at #1 North Carolina 34
Leading Passer: Bryn Renner, UNC, 29-36-330-1-2
Leading Rusher: Giovani Bernard, UNC, 24-133-3
Leading Receiver: Dwight Jones, UNC, 7-77
Game MVP: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina, 24-133-3 rush, 3-25 rec
Game Story:

Top-seed North Carolina rolled over UCLA, gaining a 20-0 halftime lead on their way to a 34-11 victory in Chapel Hill.

Giovani Bernard was named game most valuable player by rushing for 133 yards on 24 carries and three touchdowns. He also added 25 yards on three receptions.

The first quarter was low-scoring, with the only score coming on a Thomas Moore field goal and a 3-0 Tarheels advantage.

In the second quarter, Bernard scored the first of his three rushing touchdowns on a four-yard plunge through the middle of the line. North Carolina scored again with 47 seconds remaining when Bryn Renner hot Eric Ebron for a five-yard scoring strike and a 17-0 lead.

Renner finished as the game’s leading passer with 330 yards on 29 of 36 passing with a touchdown and two interceptions. On the other side of the field, UCLA’s Kevin Prince was only 8 of 19 for 112 yards and two interceptions.

After the North Carolina touchdown, the Bruins got possession of the ball, but Prince was intercepted by Pete Mangum, who returned the ball to the UCLA 35. Four plays later, Moore kicked his second field goal for a 20-0 advantage at halftime.

UCLA finally got on the board early in the second half. Tyler Gonzalez kicked a 21-yard field goal after the Bruins failed to capitalize on a North Carolina turnover. Later in the quarter, Bernard ran another touchdown in for the Tarheels. This time he scored on a 32-yard run with 1:49 left in the third quarter and a 27-3 Tarheels’ lead.

The Bruins got their first and only touchdown of the game with 13:41 to play. Prince scored on a one-yard run and then plunged in for the two-point conversion for a 27-11 UNC advantage.

In addition to his passing yards, Prince finished third on the UCLA team with 29 yards on 14 carries. Derrick Coleman rushed for 51 yards and Johnathan Franklin added 46 yards to lead the Bruins.

With 3:42 left in the game, Bernard scored his third and final touchdown on an 11-yard run. Neither team scored again, leading to the 34-11 win.

By winning the game, North Carolina will now host the East Region Final next week in Chapel Hill.

#3 Iowa 28 at #2 Arkansas 30
Leading Passer: James Vandenburg, Iowa, 22-34-297-2-2
Leading Rusher: Marcus Coker, Iowa, 32-128-1
Leading Receiver: Marvin McNutt, Iowa, 8-97-1
Game MVP: Marcus Coker, RB, Iowa, 32-128-1 rush, 3-31 rec
Game Story:
Arkansas built leads of 17-0 and 30-14 and then held on tight in defeating third-seed Iowa, 30-28, in an East Region semifinal game.

The Razorbacks jumped out to a 17-0 first quarter lead to give them the advantage they needed. With 13:15 left in the first quarter, Tyler Wilson connected with Jarius Wright from seven yards out to give Arkansas a score on its first possession. That score was followed by a Zach Hocker field goal and a Wilson to Cobi Hamilton connection from the eight for the 17-0 lead.

Despite his two touchdown passes in the first quarter, Wilson was relatively quiet the rest of the day. He finished with 225 yards passing on 21 of 33 passing with two touchdowns and an interception.

Iowa got on the scoreboard for the first time early in the second quarter. Marcus Coker, the game’s most valuable player, scored on a one-yard dive over the pile and a 17-7 Arkansas advantage. With 6:28 left in the quarter, James Vandenberg hit Keenan Davis from 12 yards out to cut the lead to 17-14. Vandenberg was the leading passer in the game, going 22 of 34 for 297 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed for 34 yards.

Arkansas got back on track the rest of the half. Dennis Johnson scored on a four-yard run with 4:26 left for a 24-14 advantage. Johnson led the Razorbacks in rushing with 72 yards on 14 carries. With 15 seconds left, Hocker kicked his second field goal for a 27-14 Razorbacks’ lead at the break.

Hocker scored Arkansas’ final points with 11:05 left in the third quarter with a 30-yard field goal. He finished 3 of 3 on the day on field goal attempts and added three point afters. With 6:46 left in the quarter, the Hawkeyes answered when De’Andre Johnson ran in from the 11 to make the score 30-21 after three quarters.

In the fourth, both defenses tightened up. While Arkansas was unable to take advantage of a Vandenberg interception, the Hawkeyes did take advantage of a Wilson interception, returning an interception to the Arkansas 18. Three plays later, Vandenberg connected with Marvin McNutt for a three-yard score with 3:02 remaining. McNutt led the Hawkeyes in receiving with eight receptions for 97 yards.

Iowa elected to kick off deep. Arkansas then drove into Iowa territory before stalling at the Hawkeyes’ 42. From there they punted, giving Iowa the ball back. Vandenberg then heaved a long throw that was caught by Davis for 44 yards. Davis was second in receiving for the Hawkeyes with five catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.

The reception gave Iowa the ball at the Arkansas 37 with just two seconds left. From there, they attempted a 54-yard field goal, but the attempt was well off the mark, and Arkansas held on for the win, 30-28.

East Region Player of the Week

Giovani Bernard of North Carolina was dominant in the top-seeded team's 34-11 thrashing of UCLA. Bernard rushed 24 times for 133 yards and three touchdowns, and he added another 25 yards receiving on three catches.

East Region Wrap Up

North Carolina has been a pleasant surprise throughout this simulation. This author has always been a fan of Kenan Memorial Stadium and name it my second favorite stadium in the country. Can you guess my favorite stadium? Therefore, seeing the Tarheels dominant thus far in the simulation is pleasing. UCLA was the Pac 12 representative in the South Division in the real 2011 season, but everyone knows just how bad they really were. Still, it was an impressive run for them to be in the final 32 teams, even if that last loss was a resounding defeat. On the other side of the bracket, Arkansas and Iowa had a boring start but a thrilling finish. Who knows how much toll a real-life game would have taken on the Razorbacks? Since this is a computer-generated simulation, there will be none, so the Razorbacks will be the favorite going into Chapel Hill. This marks the first region so far to see the #1 and #2 seeds advance to the regional final, though it is possible in the other three regions yet to be simmed.

East Region Bracket

britrock88 · 01-13-2013, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StLee

This author has always been a fan of Kenan Memorial Stadium and name it my second favorite stadium in the country.

I'll take it!

StLee · 01-13-2013, 11:56 PM

Southeast Region – Consolation

SMU 38 at Utah 10
Leading Passer: JJ McDermott, SMU, 21-36-329-3-1
Leading Rusher: Jared Williams, SMU, 20-166-2
Leading Receiver: Cole Beasley, SMU, 7-139-1
Game MVP: Jared Williams, RB, SMU, 20-166-2 rush, 2-32 rec

Iowa State 42 at Arizona 40, 3OT
Leading Passer: Nick Foles, Ariz, 45-71-570-4-2
Leading Rusher: James White, ISU, 15-130-2
Leading Receiver: Juron Criner, Ariz, 10-148
Game MVP: James White, RB, Iowa State, 15-130-2 rush, 2-54-1 rec

Western Kentucky 21 at North Carolina State 20
Leading Passer: Mike Glennon, NCSU, 17-28-218-0-1
Leading Rusher: Bobby Rainey, WKU, 36-136-1
Leading Receiver: Tobias Palmer, NCSU, 4-74
Game MVP: Bobby Rainey, RB, Western Kentucky, 36-136-1 rush, 4-63 rec

Illinois 17 at Florida International 23
Leading Passer: Wesley Carroll, FIU, 18-30-175-0-0
Leading Rusher: Jason Ford, Ill, 18-149
Leading Receiver: TY Hilton, FIU, 4-59
Game MVP: Kedrick Rhodes, RB, Florida International, 24-95-2 rush, 4-30 rec

Akron 16 at South Alabama 35
Leading Passer: CJ Bennett, USA, 18-29-264-1-1
Leading Rusher: Demetre Baker, USA, 20-95-1
Leading Receiver: Jereme Jones, USA, 3-63
Game MVP: Demetre Baker, RB, South Alabama, 20-95-1 rush, 2-15 rec

Fresno State 27 at Duke 24
Leading Passer: Sean Renfree, Duke, 24-36-326-3-0
Leading Rusher: Robbie Rouse, FSU, 30-233
Leading Receiver: Jalen Saunders, FSU, 4-104
Game MVP: Robbie Rouse, RB, Fresno State, 30-233 rush, 4-34-1 rec

Southeast Region – Semifinals

#5 Oklahoma State 28 at #1 Alabama 40
Leading Passer: Brandon Weeden, OSU, 34-51-422-3-3
Leading Rusher: Eddie Lacy, Bama, 11-117-1
Leading Receiver: Justin Blackmon, OSU, 11-135-1
Game MVP: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama, 31-94-1 rush, 4-47-1 rec
Game Story:
Alabama overcame a 28-27 deficit to score all 13 points of the fourth quarter in defeating fifth-seed Oklahoma State, 40-28, in Tuscaloosa.

The Crimson Tide took a 30-28 lead with 12:18 left in the game on a 40-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal. Five minutes later, game MVP Trent Richardson scored on an 11-yard touchdown run for a 37-28 advantage. Shelley then kicked another field goal later in the quarter to seal the win.

Oklahoma State offered a good challenge for Alabama, if you were to ignore the first and fourth quarters where they were shut out.

Alabama scored first in the game on a 65-yard Eddie Lacy run with 13:44 left in the first quarter. The Crimson Tide followed that score with a 27-yard Jalston Fowler run to go up 14-0 after the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Cowboys finally started to make an impact. The first score came when Brandon Weeden found Colton Chelf for an eight-yard pass. Shelley kicked the first of his four field goals with 6:21 remaining in the half to make it 17-7 for the Tide. Oklahoma State then scored again when Weeded connected on a fade route from the two to Justin Blackmon. With 22 seconds, Alabama answered when Richardson caught a one-yard screen from AJ McCarron and took it in for the score, giving the Tide a 24-14 lead at halftime.

The Cowboys were not discouraged, though. Weeden threw his third touchdown of the game with 9:48 left in the third quarter. This time it was a four-yard connection with Josh Cooper to cut the lead to 24-21. After another Shelley field goal made it 27-21, Oklahoma State answered to take its first lead of the game, 28-27. Joseph Randle scored from the two and the Cowboys had the momentum going into the fourth.

Unfortunately, the Oklahoma State defense could not hold and Alabama scored on three of its next four possessions to win the game.

McCarron finished the game 23 of 31 for 310 yards with a touchdown and interception to lead Alabama. Lacy was the leading rusher with 117 yards on just 11 carries and a touchdown. Richardson added 94 yards on 31 carries and a touchdown, and he also caught four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown. Marquis Maze was the leading Crimson Tide receiver with five receptions for 65 yards.

Randle was the Cowboys’ leading rusher with 18 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown. Alabama outrushed Oklahoma State 241-37. The Crimson Tide also outgained them 551-459, and won the turnover battle 4-2.

#3 Baylor 55 at #2 Boston College 52
Leading Passer: Chase Rettig, BC, 30-45-415-5-0
Leading Rusher: Terrance Ganaway, Bay, 26-217-3
Leading Receiver: Ifeanyi Momah, BC, 7-121
Game MVP: Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor, 26-217-3 rush, 2-6 rec
Game Story:
Baylor had a 24-point lead in the fourth quarter and watched it evaporate, though time was on the side of the Bears in holding on to beat second-seed Boston College, 55-52.

The Eagles trailed 49-17 with 5:48 left in the third quarter but scored five touchdowns over the next 20 minutes to make the score much closer than comfort for Baylor.

The Bears took an early lead when Terrance Ganaway rushed for a 13-yard touchdown with 10:31 left in the quarter. A Boston College field goal made it 7-3 after the first.

In the second quarter, Baylor started to explode, scoring four touchdowns to just one by the Eagles. Ganaway, the game’s MVP rushed for his second of three touchdowns to give Baylor a 14-3 lead. The Eagles then answered when Rolandan Finch scored to make it 14-10 with 8:58 left. Two minutes later, Baylor scored again on a Jarred Salubi rushing touchdown. With 1:35 left, the Bears scored again when Robert Griffin connected on his first of four touchdown passes. This one was a 20-yard strike to Terrance Williams. Then with no time left on the clock, Griffin found Lanear Sampson for a 38-yard pass to give Baylor a 35-10 lead at the half.

Boston College started the scoring in the second half when Chase Rettig woke up and started finding open receivers all over the field. His first of five second-half touchdown passes went to Chris Pantale from the nine. Griffin answered, though, by finding Sampson and Williams again on consecutive touchdown drives and a 49-17 lead. Boston College then scored the final points of the quarter when Finch scored on a nine-yard run to make it 49-24 in favor of Baylor entering the final quarter.

The Eagles scored first in the fourth quarter on a Rettig to Pantale pass with 12:33 left. Baylor answered when Ganaway scored on a 28-yard run. A missed extra point made it 55-31 with 9:10 left.

Boston College then scored the game’s final points. With 5:38 left, Rettig connected with Alex Amidon from the five to make it 55-39 following a two-point conversion. Then Rettig found Lars Anderson for a 38-yard score with 3:15 left. The two-point attempt failed, giving Baylor a 10-point advantage. The Eagles were able to find the end zone one more time when Rettig connected with Amidon for a second time with just eight seconds left. Boston College could not recover the ensuing onsides kick, and the game was over with Baylor on top 55-52.

In the game, Boston College outgained the Bears 596-577 thanks mostly to Rettig’s second half performance. Rettig was 30 of 45 for 415 yards and five touchdowns in the game. Those numbers would usually earn a player National Player of the Week honors, but Rettig was not even the game’s MVP in this offensive explosion of a game.

The game MVP went to Ganaway, who rushed for 217 yards and three touchdowns on 26 rushes. Griffin had a solid day, too, completing 20 of 25 passes for 298 yards with four touchdowns and an interception.

Kendall Wright was Griffin’s top receiver with eight receptions for 119 yards. Sampson had only two catches but both were for touchdowns. Williams had two touchdowns, also, on four catches for 65 yards to finish third on the team in receiving yards.

Finch was the leading rusher for Boston College. He finished with 140 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns.

Southeast Region Player of the Week

In a game featuring a ton of offensive explosion and any one of about six people who could have been named Southeast Region Player of the Week, we go with Baylor senior tailback Terrance Ganaway. Ganaway rushed 26 times for 217 yards and three touchdowns and added two receptions for six yards in the Bears' 55-52 win over second-seed Boston College.

Southeast Region Wrap Up

This author has already claimed this region to be his favorite, and it most certainly lived up to the billing. Although the Alabama-Oklahoma State game was not a nail biter, it most certainly was not a 10-3 bore. Oklahoma State's offense is great but its defense is not so great. The result? Sixty-eight points scored in what many thought might end up being a low-scoring game. The other game was more of what we would expect with Baylor and Boston College combining for over 100 points and over 1000 yards. The Bears had a big lead, but that lead evaporated. Let's say this now: the "Battle to ONE" replay featured a Boston College team that people would have enjoyed watching instead of the REAL Boston College team that went 4-8 including home losses to Duke and Wake Forest. Of course, they also almost beat Notre Dame, which is always funny (see, real 2011 Pittsburgh Panthers).

In the end, the regional final looks to be a potentially fun one. Baylor's high-flying offensive attack meets Alabama's NFL defense. Of course, the Crimson Tide's offense is pretty good, too, and Baylor's defense is atrocious. Therefore, Alabama should win this one going away, but we still have to see what happens when the simulation button is clicked.

Southeast Region Bracket

StLee · 01-14-2013, 07:24 PM

South Central Region – Consolation

Colorado State 10 at Nebraska 21
Leading Passer: Pete Thomas, CSU, 20-39-199-1-3
Leading Rusher: Rex Burkhead, Neb, 34-115-1
Leading Receiver: Lou Greenwood, CSU, 5-92
Game MVP: Taylor Martinez, QB, Nebraska, 9-13-163-1-0 pass, 20-78 rush

Ohio State 31 at Ole Miss 13
Leading Passer: Randall Mackey, Miss, 26-38-337-1-0
Leading Rusher: Dan Herron, OSU, 22-155-1
Leading Receiver: Nickolas Brassell, Miss, 5-70
Game MVP: Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State, 22-155-1 rush, 1-14 rec

East Carolina 13 at South Florida 34
Leading Passer: Dominique Davis, ECU, 17-39-244-1-1
Leading Rusher: Darrell Scott, USF, 21-204-2
Leading Receiver: Sterling Griffin, USF, 5-104
Game MVP: Darrell Scott, RB, South Florida, 21-204-2 rush, 1-13 rec

Purdue 41 at BYU 31
Leading Passer: Caleb TerBush, Pur, 23-32-239-3-1
Leading Rusher: JJ Di Luigi, BYU, 15-103-2
Leading Receiver: Antavian Edison, Pur, 4-71
Game MVP: Caleb TerBush, QB, Purdue, 23-32-239-3-1 pass, 13-32 rush

Texas State 0 at Arizona State 37
Leading Passer: Brock Osweiler, ASU, 23-36-302-4-0
Leading Rusher: Cameron Marshall, ASU, 23-96
Leading Receiver: Gerell Robinson, ASU, 4-99-1
Game MVP: Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State, 23-36-302-4-0

Massachusetts 6 at Kent State 24
Leading Passer: Spencer Keith, Kent, 18-28-246-2-1
Leading Rusher: Jacquise Terry, Kent, 10-67
Leading Receiver: Jacquise Terry, Kent, 3-70
Game MVP: Trayion Durham, RB, Kent State, 24-59-1 rush, 1-24-1 rec

South Central Region – Semifinals

#4 Toledo 14 at #1 LSU 33
Leading Passer: Terrance Owens, Tol, 20-39-235-2-1
Leading Rusher: Spencer Ware, LSU, 18-93
Leading Receiver: Eric Page, Tol, 9-101-1
Game MVP: Jordan Jefferson, QB, LSU, 12-22-113-0-0 pass, 10-26-2 rush
Game Story:
Neither offense could get on track, but LSU’s rushing offense made the difference in the Tigers’ 33-14 triumph over fourth-seed Toledo.

LSU outrushed the Rockets 221-103. Toledo outgained LSU 338-334 in the game, but LSU was able to score often in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Neither team scored in the first quarter, but LSU senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson scored with 14:55 left in the half on a two-yard sneak. With 5:05 left in the quarter, Toledo’s Terrance Owens found Eric Page from nine yards out to tie the game 7-7 at halftime.

In the third quarter, LSU took the lead on two Drew Alleman field goals. The score after three quarters was 13-7 in favor of the Tigers.

Alleman kicked his third field goal with 13:07 left to give LSU a 16-7 lead, which turned out to put the game out of reach. The Rockets answered with an Owens to James Green pass to cut the lead to 16-14 with 8:16 left, but the rest of the quarter was all LSU.

Alfred Blue scored on a 44-yard breakaway run to give the Tigers a 23-14 lead with 6:27 left. Following an Owens interception, Jefferson ran the ball in for the second time, this one from the eight to give LSU a 30-14 lead. Alleman added a late field goal for the 33-14 final.

Jefferson was named the game’s MVP despite not having an outstanding day. He finished with only 113 yards passing, but he did score two of LSU’s three touchdowns. Spencer Ware led the Tigers in rushing with 93 yards on 18 carries. Blue had 58 yards and the touchdown, and Michael Ford added another 44 yards rushing. Deangelo Peterson was LSU’s leading receiver with three receptions for 31 yards.

Eric Page was the leading receiver for the Rockets with nine receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. Adonis Thomas led Toledo in rushing with 58 yards on 25 carries. Toledo averaged only 2 yards per carry as a team.

#3 Stanford 13 at #2 Florida 48
Leading Passer: John Brantley, UF, 21-26-262-2-0
Leading Rusher: Chris Rainey, UF, 21-111-2
Leading Receiver: Coby Fleener, Stan, 5-61
Game MVP: Chris Rainey, 21-111-2 rush, 2-28-1 rec
Game Story:
Florida ran around, through, and over Stanford and Andrew Luck for 315 rushing yards in blasting the third-seed Cardinal 51-13.

Chris Rainey of Florida was named the game’s MVP with 111 yards rushing and two touchdowns and 28 yards receiving and another touchdown. He was one of three Gators to rush for 80 yards or more. Mike Gillislee rushed for 101 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. Jeff Demps rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.

The Gators got on the board first in the first quarter when John Brantley connected with Rainey for a 13-yard touchdown pass with 12:07 left. Stanford scored on a field goal with 58 seconds left to make it 7-3. Then Demps broke off a big run for the Gators, a 56-yarder to give the Gators a 14-3 after one quarter.

In the second quarter, Florida extended its lead when Rainey scored his second touchdown on a two-yard run. Luck finally got something going later in the quarter when he scored on a one-yard sneak with 7:18 left. The Gators then broke the game open again with 1:10 left in the half when Gillislee had his long touchdown run of 52 yards. Florida led 28-10 at the break.

To start the second half, Rainey found the end zone again. This time he scored from the three, giving Florida a 35-10 lead early in the second half. Stanford answered that score with a Jordan Williamson field goal for their final points and a 35-13 deficit. Brantley then threw his second touchdown pass, this time to Frankie Hammond from 13 yards out and a 42-13 lead going into the final quarter.

In the fourth, two Caleb Sturgis field goals completed the scoring and the 48-13 final.

Luck had an unusually pedestrian day at quarterback. He completed 21 of 31 passes for 226 yards. Stepfan Taylor was also ineffective, rushing for 45 yards on 20 carries. The Cardinal were outrushed 315-88 in the game and outgained 577-314.

Andre Debose led the Gators in receiving yards with 57 yards on three catches.

Florida now moves on to play at LSU in a former Southeastern Conference rivalry game.

South Central Region Player of the Week

Bad timing from a real-life PR standpoint, but this week's South Central Region Player of the Week is Florida's Chris Rainey. Rainey rushed for 111 yards on 21 carries with two touchdowns, and he caught two passes for 28 yards and a touchdown in second-seed Florida's 48-13 romp of Stanford.

South Central Region Wrap Up

Because of the ability of Andrew Luck, most would not be surprised for Stanford to have taken this bracket. After all, the Cardinal were a BCS team in the real 2011 season, and Florida was a 6-6 mess. I have not looked extensively into what went wrong for the Gators, but, as a rival of my favorite team, anytime they sit at 6-6 on the season, I consider that a good thing. In this iteration, though, Florida is a damn strong team and, other than their upset loss at Central Florida, have been really good. They are an intriguing team to see how much farther they can go. For now, they have made it to the Sweet 16.

LSU is the other team in the final, and everyone knows they were the #1 team in the real season entering the BCS Championshop Game (where they were neutered by Alabama). The Tigers again took care of business without a lot of flash in beating Tulsa. LSU is the team I know best, and I know where their limits are. They may surprise and make it through to win it all, but somehow I doubt it.

For now, the South Central Region final will be another rematch game (the third of the brackets). In the real 2011 game, it was a slaughter. LSU won it 41-11 and it was never close. Of course, just from that game I know that Brantley was unavailable, and I bet many of the Gators' struggles in the real 2011 season were at the quarterback position. In this simulation, there are no injuries, so Florida has a much better chance against a top-tier defense this time.

South Central Region Bracket

StLee · 01-14-2013, 08:02 PM

Southwest Region – Consolation

Kansas 20 at Pittsburgh 24, 2OT
Leading Passer: Jordan Webb, KU, 18-30-228-1-1
Leading Rusher: James Sims, KU, 24-88
Leading Receiver: JaCorey Shepherd, KU, 4-69-1
Game MVP: Zach Brown, RB, Pittsburgh, 13-61-2 rush, 4-54 rec

UL-Monroe 21 at Northern Illinois 16
Leading Passer: Kolton Browning, ULM, 27-38-322-1-0
Leading Rusher: Keith Harris, NIU, 12-78
Leading Receiver: Brent Leonard, ULM, 9-102
Game MVP: Kolton Browning, QB, UL-Monroe, 27-38-322-1-0 pass, 21-56 rush

Navy 43 at Eastern Michigan 20
Leading Passer: Tyler Benz, EMU, 8-25-157-2-0
Leading Rusher: Noah Copeland, Navy19-153-1
Leading Receiver: Tyreese Russell, EMU, 1-68-1
Game MVP: Noah Copeland, RB, Navy

Virginia 6 at Michigan 16
Leading Passer: Michael Rocco, UVA, 31-53-362-0-2
Leading Rusher: Kevin Parks, UVA, 13-102
Leading Receiver: Jeremy Gallon, Mich, 3-88-1
Game MVP: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, 5-14-109-1-0 pass, 19-88 rush

UNLV 6 at Rutgers 37
Leading Passer: Gary Nova, Rut, 17-34-250-2-3
Leading Rusher: Jawan Jamison, Rut, 33-189-2
Leading Receiver: Jawan Jamison, Rut, 5-64
Game MVP: Jawan Jamison, RB, Rutgers, 33-189-2 rush, 5-64 rec

North Texas 21 at Georgia Tech 40
Leading Passer: Derek Thompson, NTU, 21-34-217-1-3
Leading Rusher: Orwin Smith, GT, 15-105-2
Leading Receiver: Brelan Chancellor, NTU, 4-59
Game MVP: Orwin Smith, RB, Georgia Tech

Southwest Region – Semifinals

#5 Vanderbilt 14 at #1 Texas 33
Leading Passer: Case McCoy, Tex, 17-34-204-1-0
Leading Rusher: Zac Stacy, Vandy, 18-162
Leading Receiver: Marquise Goodwin, Tex, 4-66
Game MVP: Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas, 28-127-2 rush
Game Story:
Number one seed Texas took advantage of four Jordan Rodgers interceptions to defeat fifth-seed Vanderbilt 33-14 in Austin.

Quandre Diggs led the defensive performance with two interceptions for the Longhorns. Carrington Byndom and Adrian Phillips each had an interception, also, in a game where neither team’s offense could get going. Texas took advantage of superior field position to gain the big win. The Longhorns outgained the Commodores 369-357 in the game.

The first quarter was all Texas. Justin Tucker kicked a 21-yard field goal and Case McCoy threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Darius White to give the Longhorns a 10-0 lead after one quarter. Both Texas scores were set up by Rodgers interceptions.

In the second quarter, Vanderbilt was able to cut into the Texas lead. Jerron Seymour ran the ball in from the four to cut the lead to 10-7 with 10:34 left in the half. With 7:47 left, Tucker converted a 50-yard field goal, followed by a 44-yard field goal with 1:05 left for a 16-7 Longhorns advantage at the half.

Malcolm Brown got the second half started with a 27-yard touchdown run for a 23-7 Texas advantage. With 28 seconds left in the quarter, Rodgers was able to find Brandon Barden for a 16-yard scoring strike and a 23-14 Texas lead after three quarters.

Just like the first quarter, the fourth quarter was all Texas. Brown, the game’s MVP, scored his second touchdown from five yards out. Tucker added his fourth field goal later in the quarter for the 33-14 final.

Brown finished with 127 yards on 28 carries and two touchdowns to lead Texas.

Zac Stacy was the leading rusher for the Commodores with 162 yards on 18 carries. Jordan Matthews was the leading receiver with 4 catches for 57 yards. Rodgers finished 13 of 31 for 160 yards with a touchdown and four interceptions.

#14 Marshall 3 at #2 USC 55
Leading Passer: Matt Barkley, USC, 24-36-289-4-0
Leading Rusher: Curtis McNeal, USC, 18-118-2
Leading Receiver: Robert Woods, USC, 8-95-2
Game MVP: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
Game Story:
Marshall’s Cinderella story came to abrupt end as the 14th-seed Thundering Herd were whipped by second-seed USC, 55-3.

The Trojans were led by quarterback Matt Barkley who completed 24 of 36 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns.

The game was close early. USC’s Marc Tyler broker free for a 44-yard rushing touchdown with 6:16 left in the first quarter and a 7-0 lead. Marshall then answered with a 20-yard Tyler Warner field goal to make the score 7-3 at the end of the first quarter.

USC started to pull away late in the second quarter. With 4:57 left in the half, Barley threw his first touchdown pass on a 11-yard strike to Robert Woods. Woods was the leading receiver of the game with eight catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Curtis McNeal then scored on a 17-yard run with 45 seconds left to give the Trojans a 21-3 lead at the half.

The second half was all USC. Barkley found Brice Butler for a 13-yard pass early in the third quarter, followed by a Barkley to Randall Telfer pass with 7:15 left. Andre Heidari kicked a 31-yard field goal later in the quarter to give the Trojans a 38-3 lead heading into the final quarter.

In the fourth, McNeal broke off another long run, this time for 34 yards, to give USC a 45-3 lead. Barkley was still throwing midway through the blowout win and found Woods for an 18-yard pass. After another Heidari field goal, the scoring ended and USC had a 55-3 win.

Two Trojans finished with over 100 yards rushing. McNeal had 118 yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns. Tyler added 103 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown.

Marshall was led in rushing by Travon Van with 35 yards on 9 carries. Tron Martinez was held to just 17 yards on 16 carries. Troy Evans was the leading receiver with four catches for 42 yards. Rakeem Cato finished 20 of 38 for 212 yards and two interceptions.

Southwest Region Player of the Week

USC trampled 14th-seed Marshall, and much of that was from the play of junior quarterback Matt Barkley. He finished 24 of 36 or 289 yards and four touchdowns in the Trojans' 55-3 win.

Southwest Region Wrap Up

The real 2011 Texas program was a major disappointment so much so that Bleacher Report named the Longhorns the eighth biggest disappointment in the nation. Then StLee comes around, throws a simulation idea around, puts it into play, and here we have a national title contender. Enter USC. At the end of the real 2011 season, the Trojans were crowned the paper champions of the 2012 season (more on that when I begin my 2012 replay dynasty). This USimC squad looks to be a really tough out and because they do not have to worry about depth problems, I can see USC potentially being the NCAA 128: Battle to ONE champs. Their first team offense is THAT good. It should be interesting to see what USC at Texas looks like in the Southwest Region final.

Southwest Region Bracket

StLee · 01-14-2013, 08:56 PM

Third Round Wrap Up

We are down to the SWEET SIXTEEN. Here are the remaining seeds.

Remaining seeds:
#1 = 6 (6-1 in Round 3): Alabama, Boise State, LSU, Michigan State, North Carolina, Texas
#2 = 3 (3-2 in Round 3): Arkansas, Florida, USC
#3 = 5 (5-2 in Round 3): Baylor, Florida State, Georgia, Houston, West Virginia
#4 = 1 (1-3 in Round 3): Oklahoma
#5 = 1 (1-3 in Round 3): Clemson
#6-#16 = 0 (0-5 in Round 3)

The lower portions of the bracket are now all officially eliminated. That leaves fifth-seed Clemson (the real 2011 ACC champions, for what it's worth) as the lowest remaining seed. The Tigers did not arrive there by any easy means, considering they had to go into Eugene to defeat the #2 National Seed Ducks.

With Oregon losing, two of the national seeds are out, and the winner of those regions--West and Northeast--would assume their spots in the NCAA 128 Tournament. That means either Houston or Oklahoma in the Northeast Region will likely have to take on Alabama in the Elite 8 Tournament. Ouch.

Regardless of what happens in the Elite 8 Tournament, it has to be an honor to have made it that far. Oklahoma is the second lowest seed as the fourth-seed. They benefited by Washington upsetting Penn State the week before and were able to host the Huskies. The real 2011 Sooners were considered to be a national title contender (according to CFN, they were #2!!!), but they weren't even the best team in their state! We will see if they can redeem themselves.

Like Oklahoma, the real 2011 Florida State was considered to be disappointments as preseason national title contenders. The Seminoles were rated as high as #4 in some polls but fell off during the year. Now Florida State has a chance to redeem itself, but that means winning at Michigan State, the #4 National Seed.

Now for the "I-told-you-so" Moment of the Week. Remember in my little wrap up last week when I wrote this: "The lowest remaining seed of the 32 is 14th-seed Marshall, which was lucky enough to follow beating third-seed Michigan with facing 11th-seed UL-Monroe. Their next match up is at USC. People, bet the house on USC! Bet the house!!!" Yeah, I told you so.

I have suspected that there is a hidden agenda in whatifsport's sim engine. Maybe it's just paranoia because, after all, I am REALLY surprised Oregon lost. However, if things go towards the "norm" of what I have been seeing in simulations, I expect these to be the results of the next round. On some of these, I hope I am wrong (hint, hint: see my signature!). Also, how likely is it for SIX of eight road teams to win?

This week's predictions:
West - #5 Clemson over #3 West Virginia* -5 (Indicates WVU is a 5-point favorite)
Northwest - #1 Boise State* over #3 Georgia +12
North - #3 Florida State over #1 Michigan State* -1.5
Northeast - #4 Oklahoma over #3 Houston* +6.5
East - #2 Arkansas over #1 North Carolina* +3.5
Southeast - #1 Alabama* over #3 Baylor +17.5
South Central - #2 Florida over #1 LSU* -6.5
Southwest - #2 USC over #1 Texas* +4

* - Home team

National Player of the Week

Just like the previous two weeks, I have listed all of the regional Player of the Week winners in this pageant for National Player of the Week. To be honest, I am wavering between two and have considered naming co-players. However, I will resist the temptation and instead go to a coin flip. First the candidates:

East Region - Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina - 24-133-3 rush, 3-25 rec (This guy is familiar since he was a finalist a week ago. So, I have finally looked up his real 2011 stats. Wow! He finished 20th in the nation in rushing with 1253 yards as a redshirt freshman and was selected as a Freshman All-American. As a sophomore he followed with 1228 yards and was named a 3rd Team All-American. He is projected as a late first or second round back. I will be watching him from now on!)
North Region - Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State - 27-39-401-2-0
Northeast Region - Case Keenum, QB, Houston - 29-43-363-3-0 (Another repeat from a week ago, though his numbers were not nearly as good this week.)
Northwest Region - Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia - 20-29-345-4-0
Northwest Region - Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State - 24-35-342-4-0
South Central Region - Chris Rainey, RB, Florida - 21-111-2 rush, 2-28-1 rec
Southeast Region - Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor - 26-217-3, 2-6 rec
Southwest Region - Matt Barkley, QB, USC - 24-36-289-4-0
West Region - Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson - 25-142-1 rush, 4-106-1 rec

And the winner is...

I'm a sucker for 200+ yard rushers, and Baylor's Terrance Ganaway did just that in the Bears' 55-52 win at Boston College.

StLee · 01-20-2013, 09:01 PM

I'm a little short on time, but I would like to finish at least two regions a day this week. Why not the East Region first?

East Region – Consolation

UCLA 37 at Iowa 45, 4OT

Leading Passer: James Vandenberg, Iowa, 23-37-321-4-1
Leading Rusher: Johnathan Franklin, UCLA, 21-149
Leading Receiver: Marvin McNutt, Iowa, 8-127-2
Game MVP: James Vandenberg, QB, Iowa, 23-37-321-4-1 pass, 9-33 rush
Game Notes: The longest game I've seen in my sims. I had to put up the box score!

Utah State 42 at Miami (OH) 21
Leading Passer: Adam Kennedy, USU, 26-34-358-4-1
Leading Rusher: Robert Turbin, USU, 27-107-1
Leading Receiver: Nick Harwell, Mia, 7-118
Game MVP: Adam Kennedy, QB, Utah State

UL-Lafayette 14 at Syracuse 33
Leading Passer: Ryan Nassib, Syr, 21-31-345-3-0
Leading Rusher: Alonzo Harris, ULL, 20-68
Leading Receiver: Dorian Graham, Syr, 4-120-2
Game MVP: Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse

UTEP 34 at Troy 21
Leading Passer: Corey Robinson, Troy, 30-51-375-2-3
Leading Rusher: Joe Banyard, UTEP, 14-159-4
Leading Receiver: Eric Thomas, Troy, 6-83
Game MVP: Joe Banyard, RB, UTEP

New Mexico State 17 at Bowling Green 37
Leading Passer: Matt Schilz, BGSU, 20-30-229-3-0
Leading Rusher: Anthon Samuel, BGSU, 23-150-1
Leading Receiver: Taveon Rogers, NMSU, 5-89-1
Game MVP: Matt Schilz, QB, Bowling Green

UAB 39 at Buffalo 27
Leading Passer: Jonathan Perry, UAB, 23-32-266-2-2
Leading Rusher: Greg Franklin, UAB, 13-86-1
Leading Receiver: Alex Neutz, Buff, 5-88-1
Game MVP: Jonathan Perry, QB, UAB 23-32-266-2-2 pass, 12-52-1 rush

Colorado 23 at Old Dominion 6
Leading Passer: Tyler Hansen, CU, 16-33-277-1-1
Leading Rusher: Rodney Stewart, CU, 26-190
Leading Receiver: Toney Clemons, CU, 3-74
Game MVP: Rodney Stewart, RB, Colorado, 26-190 rush, 2-34 rec

East Region – Championship

#2 Arkansas 33 at #1 North Carolina 21
Leading Passer: Tyler Wilson, Ark, 21-34-399-3-0
Leading Rusher: Giovani Bernard, UNC, 24-172-2
Leading Receiver: Joe Adams, Ark, 5-114-2 and Dwight Jones, UNC, 7-114
Game MVP: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
Game Story:
Arkansas, behind the arm of standout quarterback Tyler Wilson, outlasted North Carolina in winning the East Region championship, 33-21.

Wilson finished 21 of 34 for 399 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Razorbacks over the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill.

Arkansas took a 3-0 lead after one quarter.

In the second quarter, the scoring remained low. Wilson connected with Jarius Wright for a six-yard touchdown pass and a 10-0 Razorbacks lead. With 3:29 left in the half, Giovani Bernard scored on a six-yard rush to cut the lead to 10-7 at the half.

Arkansas scored quickly to start the second half. On just the second play of the half, Wilson found Joe Adams on the run for a 71-yard touchdown pass.

North Carolina was able to answer three minutes later, though, when Bryn Renner rushed in from a yard out. Renner’s touchdown was the only highlight on the day for the Tarheels’ quarterback. He finished the day 23 of 41 for 325 yards with six interceptions. Arkansas won the turnover battle 7-0.

The Razorbacks’ Zach Hocker kicked a 36-yard field goal late in the third quarter to finish the scoring and give the Razorbacks a 20-14 lead heading into the final frame.

In the fourth quarter, Ronnie Wingo scored on a one-yard run with 12:23 left. After the two-point conversion failed, Arkansas was up 26-14. Bernard scored again with 6:05 left, this time from 12 yards out, to keep the Tarheels in the game, 26-21. However, with 3:09 left, Wilson threw his final touchdown pass when he found Adams again for a seven-yard pass and the 33-21 final.

Dennis Johnson led Arkansas in rushing with 89 yards on 15 carries. Wilson was named the game’s MVP.

East Region Player of the Week

Tyler Wilson of Arkansas did everything he needed to do to make Arkansas the first team in the Elite 8 tournament. Wilson threw for 399 yards and three touchdowns on 21 of 34 passing in the Razorbacks' 33-21 win at North Carolina.

East Region Wrap Up

Arkansas and its high-powered offense was the consensus favorite to win this region, and they did not disappoint. On the other side of the field, North Carolina's Bryn Renner chose a bad day to have a career-high six interceptions, including two in the fourth quarter when the Tarheels still had a shot to win the game. The Razorbacks will now face the winner of the West Region championship between Clemson and West Virginia. The location of that National Quarterfinal game is yet to be announced.

East Region Bracket

StLee · 01-20-2013, 09:37 PM

Southeast Region – Consolation

Oklahoma State 54 at Boston College 21
Leading Passer: Brandon Weeden, OSU, 33-49-474-5-1
Leading Rusher: Rolandan Finch, BC, 21-130-1
Leading Receiver: Justin Blackmon, OSU, 10-153
Game MVP: Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State

Iowa State 16 at SMU 22
Leading Passer: JJ McDermott, SMU, 22-39-325-2-1
Leading Rusher: Jared Williams, 17-82
Leading Receiver: Darius Johnson, SMU, 7-100
Game MVP: Cole Beasley, WR, SMU, 7-84-2 rec

Arizona 27 at Utah 31
Leading Passer: Nick Foles, Ariz, 35-58-494-2-1
Leading Rusher: John White, Utah, 25-147
Leading Receiver: Juron Criner, Ariz, 10-141-1
Game MVP: Nick Foles, QB, Arizona

Western Kentucky 7 at Florida International 41
Leading Passer: Wesley Carroll, FIU, 24-33-245-3-1
Leading Rusher: Kedrick Rhodes, FIU, 24-146-1
Leading Receiver: Jack Doyle, WKU, 5-85
Game MVP: Kedrick Rhodes, RB, Florida International, 24-146-1 rush, 3-19 rec

Illinois 31 at North Carolina State 7
Leading Passer: Mike Glennon, NCSU, 21-46-269-0-3
Leading Rusher: James Washington, NCSU, 22-115-1
Leading Receiver: Tobias Palmer, NCSU, 4-72
Game MVP: Nathan Scheelhaase, QB, Illinois, 17-22-190-2-0

Fresno State 38 at South Alabama 42, OT
Leading Passer: CJ Bennett, USA, 24-40-444-3-0
Leading Rusher: Robbie Rouse, FSU, 28-150-1
Leading Receiver: Brynt Lavender, USA, 4-172-2
Game MVP: CJ Bennett, QB, South Alabama

Akron 13 at Duke 10
Leading Passer: Sean Renfree, Duke, 25-36-355-0-2
Leading Rusher: Jawon Chisholm, Akr, 25-125-1
Leading Receiver: Donovan Varner, 5-92
Game MVP: Jawon Chisholm, RB, Akron, 25-125-1 rush, 1-2 rec

Southeast Region – Championship

#3 Baylor 19 at #1 Alabama 42
Leading Passer: Robert Griffin, BU, 22-35-297-1-0
Leading Rusher: Trent Richardson, Bama, 24-192-2
Leading Receiver: Kendall Wright, BU, 9-140-1
Game MVP: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama, 24-192-2 rush, 3-41 rec
Game Story:
Alabama used a 28-0 run to pull away in a tight game and beat Baylor 42-19. The Crimson Tide, the number one seed in the nation, will now move on to the Elite 8 Tournament.

The Bears and outstanding quarterback Robert Griffin sees their run end. Griffin had another decent day although Baylor had a tough time finding the endzone against a strong Crimson Tide defense. Griffin was 22 of 35 passing for 297 yards and a touchdown. He also added 41 yards rushing on 22 carries. The Bears as a team finished with 90 yards rushing on 50 carries for a 1.8 yards per rush average.

The game was tight until the third quarter. Alabama scored first in the first quarter when AJ McCarron found Kenny Bell for a 24-yard touchdown pass. Baylor answered with two Aaron Jones field goal and a 7-6 deficit after one quarter.

In the second quarter, Eddie Lacy scored for the Crimson Tide on a two-yard run. Again, Baylor answered with an 11-yard strike from Griffin to Kendall Wright. The PAT was no good and Alabama led 14-12 at that point. With 1:11 left in the second quarter, game MVP Trent Richardson scored on a nine-yard run to give Alabama a 21-12 lead going into the break.

The third quarter was all Alabama. McCarron threw his second touchdown pass early in the quarter on a five-yard out route to Brad Smelley. With 5:48 left in the quarter, Richardson scored again on a 20-yard run. After Lacy scored his second touchdown on a three-yard run, the Crimson Tide were up 42-12 heading into the final quarter.

Baylor scored once more in the fourth, but it was too little too late. Terrance Ganaway had his longest run of the day, a 10-yard romp to make the score 42-19.

Ganaway finished with 36 yards rushing on 23 carries.
McCarron finished the day 17 of 23 for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Darius Hanks was his top target with four receptions for 65 yards.

Richardson, the game’s MVP, finished with 192 yards rushing on 24 carries and two touchdowns. He also added 41 yards on three receptions.

Southeast Region Player of the Week

There were lots of good quarterback performances in the consolation games, but you just cannot deny the effort of Alabama's Trent Richardson. That is why he is the Southeast Region Player of the Week. The Crimson Tide back gained over 200 all-purpose yards and led his team to a 42-19 thrashing of third-seed Baylor. Richardson finished with 192 yards rushing on 24 carries and two touchdowns, and he had three receptions for 41 yards.

Southeast Region Wrap Up

Alabama has looked to be the best team in the country all season, and you know things have not changed when the Crimson Tide defense held down Robert Griffin's dual attack. Now Alabama moves on to the Elite 8 tournament where they will face the winner of the Northeast Region in the first round. The most surprising thing about Alabama is that it is a true triple threat in the whatifsports world of rushing, passing, and defense. The Crimson Tide were a spectacular team in the real 2011 season, thus their national championship, but this reply team may be even better. Who can beat them? My first thought is nobody.

Southeast Region Bracket

StLee · 01-21-2013, 04:44 AM

South Central – Consolation

Toledo 24 at Stanford 50
Leading Passer: Andrew Luck, Stan, 25-41-321-3-1
Leading Rusher: Stepfan Taylor, Stan, 23-73
Leading Receiver: Eric Page, Tol, 9-81
Game MVP: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Ohio State 21 at Nebraska 31
Leading Passer: Taylor Martinez, Neb, 11-14-164-2-0
Leading Rusher: Dan Herron, OSU, 27-167-2
Leading Receiver: Kenny Bell, Neb, 3-73-1
Game MVP: Taylor Martinez, QB, Nebraska, 11-14-164-2-0 pass, 19-45-1 rush

Colorado State 27 at Ole Miss 34
Leading Passer: Pete Thomas, CSU, 22-34-336-3-2
Leading Rusher: Chris Nwoke, CSU, 25-85
Leading Receiver: TJ Borcky, CSU, 3-103-1
Game MVP: Jeff Scott, RB, Ole Miss, 15-66 rush, 1-78-1 rec

South Florida 37 at Purdue 40
Leading Passer: BJ Daniels, USF, 21-29-251-2-1
Leading Rusher: Ralph Bolden, Pur, 16-153-1
Leading Receiver: Sterling Griffin, USF, 6-86-1
Game MVP: Caleb TerBush, QB, Purdue, 19-28-246-4-1

East Carolina 29 at BYU 42
Leading Passer: Dominique Davis, ECU, 21-47-315-2-2
Leading Rusher: JJ Di Luigi, BYU, 16-77-3
Leading Receiver: McKay Jacobson, BYU, 5-109-1
Game MVP: JJ Di Luigi, RB, BYU, 16-77-3 rush, 1-4 rec

Kent State 9 at Arizona State 33
Leading Passer: Brock Osweiler, ASU, 21-30-263-3-2
Leading Rusher: Cameron Marshall, ASU, 28-110-1
Leading Receiver: Gerell Robinson, ASU, 5-88-2
Game MVP: Gerell Robinson, WR, Arizona State

Texas State 32 at Massachusetts 21
Leading Passer: Kellen Pagel, UMass, 20-35-214-2-1
Leading Rusher: Jonathan Hernandez, UMass, 19-108
Leading Receiver: Isaiah Battle, TSU, 3-81
Game MVP: Shaun Rutherford, QB, Texas State, 15-23-210-2-0 pass, 16-49 rush

South Central Region – Championship

#2 Florida 30 at #1 LSU 33, OT
Leading Passer: John Brantley, UF, 20-34-303-2-0
Leading Rusher: Michael Ford, LSU, 15-154-1
Leading Receiver: Andre Debose, UF, 3-118-1
Game MVP: Jordan Jefferson, LSU, 18-28-240-3-0 pass, 9-32 rush
Game Story:
LSU made a late comeback on second-seed Florida and then won the game in overtime, 33-30.

The Tigers trailed Florida 27-17 in the fourth quarter, but made a come back thanks to a surprising passing day by senior Jordan Jefferson. Jefferson connected with Rueben Randle on a seven-yard pass with 7:51 left to cut the Gators lead to 27-24. Then, with no time left on the clock, Drew Alleman kicked a 22-yard field goal to tie the game and send it into overtime.

In overtime, Florida had the first possession. After getting a first down on their first play, quarterback John Brantley then threw three straight incomplete passes. Caleb Sturgis then kicked a 32-yard field goal to give the Gators a 30-27 lead.

LSU then had possession. After a 12-yard Alfred Blue run, two short runs gave LSU third and eight from the 11-yard line. From there, Jefferson found backup wide receiver James Wright for an 11-yard touchdown pass and the 34-30 final.

Jefferson was named the game’s most valuable player due to his outstanding day. He finished 18 of 28 passing for 240 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 32 yards on nine carries.

Florida began the scoring when Caleb Sturgis kicked a 41-yard field goal with 12:09 left in the first quarter. The Tigers answered with a Jefferson to Wright pass for 16 yards. The Gators scored again when leading rusher Chris Rainey ran the ball in from the six-yard line, giving the Gators a 10-7 lead heading into the second quarter.

LSU’s Michael Ford gave the Tigers a big burst in the second quarter when he broke an 81-yard run for a 14-10 LSU lead. It would be the last lead the Tigers would enjoy. With 7:56 left in the second quarter, Brantley connected with Andre Debose for a 21-yard touchdown. Florida scored again with 4:04 left when Brantley found Frankie Hammond for a two-yard pass and a 24-14 halftime lead.

The third quarter was light in scoring. Alleman’s 37-yard field goal cut into the Gators lead to make it 24-17 going into the fourth quarter.

Sturgis began the scoring in the fourth quarter by kicking his second of three field goals and Florida’s 27-17 advantage. Then LSU made its come back.

Besides Jefferson’s big day, LSU had a great day rushing. Ford led the Tigers with 154 yards on 15 carries, including his 81-yard score. Spencer Ware added 91 yards on 26 carries, and Blue had another 26 yards on just 9 carries. The Tigers outrushed Florida 299-192 on the day.

The Gators’ leading rusher was Rainey who had 138 yards on 16 carries. Jeff Demps added another 38 yards on five carries.

Debose was the leading receiver for Florida with three catches for 118 yards. Rainey had 71 yards on five catches. Rainey finished with 209 all-purpose yards for the Gators.

LSU’s leading receiver was Randle with four receptions for 55 yards. Deangelo Peterson finished with four catches for 46 yards, and Odell Beckham added 45 yards on four carries.

South Central Region Player of the Week

He did not throw for a lot of yards, but LSU's Jordan Jefferson did what needed to be done in the Tigers' 33-30 overtime win over Florida. Jefferson, who threw the game-winning touchdown in overtime, finished 18 of 28 for 240 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 32 yards on nine carries.

South Central Region Wrap Up

This writer is one satisfied individual. LSU and Florida games usually seem to be blow outs in one or another team's favor: see the real 2011 game. I find it much more satisfying that the atrocity that was LSU quarterback play found a way to pull put a game in the end. Although there were some upsets early in this bracket, it was one of only three where the top two seeds met up in the final. LSU enters as the second-highest ranked team in the Elite 8 Tournament, meaning they get to represent the "home" team in whatever games they play, unless they meet up with Alabama in the final.

South Central Region Bracket

StLee · 01-21-2013, 04:47 AM

This last game leads me to a college overtime rule question that I just could not find the answer to. I was wondering if whatifsports.com got it right or not. During previous games, I would eliminate the point after when a team scored the winning touchdown in overtime. However, since I am writing the story for this game, I kept the extra point there.

So, which is it? Does a team attempt an extra point when they score in overtime to win a game, or is the game over once that touchdown is made?

My Google skills were off, but it was probably because my 20-month-old son was constantly jabbing me in the rib and throwing a football at my head while I was trying to do some research.

Any help is appreciated!

collegesportsfanms · 01-21-2013, 09:54 AM

stlee, I'm about 95% sure that once a team scores a winning touchdown in OT, the extra point is not attempted. I may be wrong, but I'm almost positive the game is over as soon as the winning touchdown is scored in OT

Wolfpack · 01-21-2013, 09:56 AM

No, XP do not get kicked if the second team in an OT session scores the winner on a TD. For example: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks - Recap - September 08, 2012 - ESPN

StLee · 01-21-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collegesportsfanms

stlee, I'm about 95% sure that once a team scores a winning touchdown in OT, the extra point is not attempted. I may be wrong, but I'm almost positive the game is over as soon as the winning touchdown is scored in OT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpack

No, XP do not get kicked if the second team in an OT session scores the winner on a TD. For example: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks - Recap - September 08, 2012 - ESPN

Thanks, guys! I thought I was right about that and did eliminate the extra point from other sims. I will edit this one to reflect the correct final score, and I might also shoot a message to the whatifsports help desk if they have one. I was trying to find an actual rule on overtime, but could not find anything about kicking extra points other than the already-known third and beyond overtime rule. Thanks for giving me a solid example!

StLee · 01-21-2013, 09:20 PM

West Region – Consolation

Auburn 20 at Oregon 38
Leading Passer: Barrett Trotter, AU, 33-61-368-1-1
Leading Rusher: LaMichael James, UO, 24-163-3
Leading Receiver: Kenjon Barner, UO, 2-99
Game MVP: LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, 24-163-3 rush, 1-24 rec

Louisville 13 at Cincinnati 23
Leading Passer: Teddy Bridgewater, UL, 19-37-252-2-3
Leading Rusher: Isaiah Pead, Cincy, 25-104-1
Leading Receiver: DJ Woods, Cincy, 2-68-1
Game MVP: JK Schaffer, LB, Cincinnati, 1 sack, 2 INTs

Washington State 55 at Arkansas State 41
Leading Passer: Marshall Lobbestael, WSU, 31-48-454-4-0
Leading Rusher: Derek Lawson, ASU, 14-91-1
Leading Receiver: Marquess Wilson, WSU, 8-130
Game MVP: Marshall Lobbestael, QB, Washington State

Kansas State 8 at UTSA 3
Leading Passer: Eric Soza, UTSA, 6-21-101-0-0
Leading Rusher: John Hubert, KSU, 22-144
Leading Receiver: Kam Jones, UTSA, 3-57
Game MVP: John Hubert, RB, Kansas State

California 23 at Connecticut 16
Leading Passer: Johnny McEntee, Conn, 21-43-265-1-2
Leading Rusher: CJ Anderson, Cal, 10-104-1
Leading Receiver: Marvin Jones, Cal, 4-99
Game MVP: CJ Anderson, RB, California

Minnesota 27 at Georgia Southern 30
Leading Passer: Jaybo Shaw, GSU, 29-45-349-2-1
Leading Rusher: Duane Bennett, Minn, 17-123-1
Leading Receiver: Kentrellis Showers, GSU, 7-119-1
Game MVP: Jaybo Shaw, QB, Georgia Southern

MTSU 38 at Ball State 31
Leading Passer: Logan Kilgore, MTSU, 23-34-289-2-0
Leading Rusher: Jahwan Edwards, Ball, 12-154
Leading Receiver: Anthony Amos, MTSU, 2-79-1
Game MVP: Logan Kilgore, QB, Middle Tennessee State

West Region – Championship

#5 Clemson 39 at #3 West Virginia 36, 2OT
Leading Passer: Geno Smith, WVU, 29-38-431-4-1
Leading Rusher: Andre Ellington, Clem, 27-164-2
Leading Receiver: Stedman Bailey, WVU, 5-137-1
Game MVP: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson, 27-164-2 rush, 3-28 rec
Game Story:
In another exciting finish to a regional championship, Clemson edged West Virginia 39-36 in double overtime.

After the Mountaineers failed to convert a field goal in the second overtime, Clemson’s Chandler Catanzaro’s 36-yard field goal sealed the win.

The win for the Tigers came after West Virginia needed two late touchdowns and two-point conversions in regulation and then had to answer a touchdown in the first overtime.

The first quarter was quiet. The Mountaineers’ Tyler Bitancurt had the only score on a 29-yard field goal to give West Virginia a 3-0 lead heading into the second.

Game MVP Andre Ellington scored on the first play of the second quarter for Clemson on a two-yard run. Three minutes later, West Virginia retook the lead on a five-yard Geno Smith to Tyler Urban touchdown pass.

The Tigers answered with 6:48 left in the half when Adam Humphries caught a 15-yard pass from Tajh Boyd to make it 14-10. With 1:26 left, Catanzaro kicked a 25-yard field goal. West Virginia then answered when Bitancurt kicked a 26-yarder with no time left to make it 17-13 in favor of the Tigers at halftime.

Clemson then went on a 12-0 run leading into the early part of the fourth quarter. With 12:35 left in the third, Smith was sacked in the endzone for a safety and a 19-13 Clemson advantage. After the Mountaineers kicked to the Tigers, they drove for another Catanzaro field goal and a 22-13 lead at the end of the third. Then, with 13:50 left in the game, Boyd found Dwayne Allen for a 23-yard score and a 29-13 lead.

That’s when the Mountaineers made a comeback. Smith connected with Stedman Bailey on a 55-yard bomb to cut the lead to 29-19 with 7:53 left. Smith then connected with Ivan McCartney for the two-point conversion. With 40 seconds left, West Virginia scored again on a Smith to Dustin Garrison connection from the Clemson eight-yard line. Smith then found Brad Starks in the end zone for the two-point conversion and a 29-29 tie.

In overtime, Clemson had the ball first. It took nine plays, including overcoming a holding penalty, but the Tigers drove for a touchdown capped off by a one-yard Ellington run.

West Virginia then got the ball and moved only a yard on their first three plays. On fourth down, Smith threw a short completion to Austin, who made a few Tigers players miss before scooting into the end zone and tying the score 36-36.

In the second overtime, the Mountaineers again stalled. This time, Bitancurt attempted a 40-yard field goal and sailed wide right. Clemson then got the ball and drove to the West Virginia 19. From there, Catanzaro’s 36-yard field goal was good, and fifth-seed Clemson advanced to the Elite 8 Tournament.

Ellington had the biggest day for the Tigers. He had 164 yards rushing on 27 attempts and two touchdowns. He also had three receptions for 28 yards.

Boyd completed 20 of 34 passes for Clemson for 256 yards and two touchdowns. His leading receivers were Sammy Watkins with five receptions for 81 yards and DeAndre Hopkins with five receptions for 59 yards.

The Mountaineers were led by Smith who finished 29 of 38 for 431 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. His leading receivers were Bailey with five receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown and Austin with nine receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown. West Virginia’s leading rusher was Shawne Alston who rushed for just 33 yards on 11 carries. Dustin Garrison was held to 30 yards on 17 carries.

Wet Virginia outgained the Tigers in the game 492-487, thanks in part to Smith out passing Boyd 431-256. However, Clemson outrushed the Mountaineers 231-61.

West Region Player of the Week

Clemson's Adrian Ellington may have been named the player of the game in the Tigers' 39-36 double overtime win over West Virginia, but the Mountaineers' Geno Smith did more for his team. That's why he is the West Region Player of the Week after his 29 of 38 for 431 yards with four touchdowns and an interception performance.

West Region Wrap Up

This simulated game was much different than the real bowl game, and this one was much more exciting (minus all the NCAA records set in the actual match up). Clemson has shown how an upset loss should not mean the end of the world for a team. The Tigers were better than what their regular season showed, and they proved that by knocking off powers Oregon and West Virginia in back-to-back weeks. Now Clemson moves on into the two slot in the Elite 8 tournament, where they will have another tough match up to follow. But, hey, it ain't easy becoming a champ. The Tigers have to keep winning to take it all.

West Region Bracket

StLee · 01-21-2013, 09:49 PM

North Region – Consolation

Ohio 23 at Texas A&M 53
Leading Passer: Ryan Tannehill, TAMU, 24-30-264-2-1
Leading Rusher: Cyrus Gray, TAMU, 28-144-2
Leading Receiver: Ryan Swope, 6-87-1
Game MVP: Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M, 28-144-2 rush, 3-29 rec

Tennessee 32 at TCU 52
Leading Passer: Tyler Bray, Tenn, 29-50-344-1-1
Leading Rusher: Matthew Tucker, TCU, 14-94-2
Leading Receiver: Josh Boyce, TCU, 4-96-1
Game MVP: Tauren Poole, RB, Tennessee, 28-80-3 rush, 4-45 rec

Nevada 13 at Miami (FL) 25
Leading Passer: Jacory Harris, Mia, 17-34-243-1-2
Leading Rusher: Lamar Miller, Mia, 24-101
Leading Receiver: Corbin Louks, Nev, 5-79
Game MVP: Jake Wieclaw, K, Miami (FL), 6 of 7 FG, 1 of 1 XP

Hawaii 7 at Missouri 41
Leading Passer: James Franklin, Mizz, 13-18-217-1-0
Leading Rusher: Joey Iosefa, Haw, 11-83
Leading Receiver: Wes Kemp, Mizz, 4-117
Game MVP: James Franklin, QB, Missouri, 13-18-217-1-0 pass, 21-48-2 rush

Western Michigan 30 at Texas Tech 38
Leading Passer: Alex Carder, WMU, 28-41-305-0-2
Leading Rusher: Brian Fields, WMU, 10-88-2
Leading Receiver: Jordan White, WMU, 12-116
Game MVP: Seth Doege, QB, Texas Tech, 21-34-262-3-2 pass, 11-37 rush

Northwestern 23 at Kentucky 20
Leading Passer: Dan Persa, NU, 23-45-316-1-1
Leading Rusher: CoShik Williams, UK, 16-84
Leading Receiver: Jeremy Ebert, NU, 7-118-1
Game MVP: Jeremy Ebert, WR, Northwestern

Memphis 27 at Florida Atlantic 30, OT
Leading Passer: Graham Wilbert, FAU, 25-38-326-2-0
Leading Rusher: Artaves Gibson, Mem, 14-49
Leading Receiver: Darian Williams, FAU, 3-85-1
Game MVP: Graham Wilbert, QB, Florida Atlantic, 25-38-326-2-0 pass, 5-20 rush

North Region – Championship

#3 Florida State 23 at #1 Michigan State 20
Leading Passer: Kirk Cousins, MSU, 24-44-323-1-0
Leading Rusher: Devonta Freeman, FSU, 24-64-1
Leading Receiver: BJ Cunningham, MSU, 5-101
Game MVP: Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
Game Story:
Florida State used an early special teams touchdown and solid defense in upsetting first-seed Michigan State, 23-20.

After the Spartans stalled on their first drive, they punted to Florida State’s Greg Reid, who weaved and spun his way to a 75-yard punt return touchdown and an early 7-0 Seminoles lead. With 6:22 left in the first quarter, Dustin Hopkins kicked a 47-yard field goal to give Florida State a 10-0 lead after one quarter.

In the second quarter, the Spartan’s Kirk Cousins found Keshawn Martin for a six-yard touchdown pass. With 7:41 left, Devonta Freeman ran it in for a three-yard touchdown to give Florida State a 17-7 halftime lead.

The third quarter was quiet. Dan Conroy kicked a 37-yard field goal to cut the Seminoles’ lead to 17-10 heading into the final frame.

In the fourth quarter, each team traded field goals through most of the quarter. Hopkins kicked a 35-yarder for Florida State and Conroy followed with a 50-yarder. With 5:02 remaining in the game, Hopkins kicked a 42-yarder to give the Seminoles a 23-13 lead. Michigan State’s Le’Veon Bell ran it in from one yard out with 1:31 left to cut the Florida State lead to 23-20.

Michigan State was unable to recover the onsides kick, but they did get the ball from their own 30 with just 11 seconds left after a missed Seminoles field goal. The Spartans got the ball to their own 46 where they attempted a Hail Mary. However, the ball was knocked down, and the Seminoles prevailed.

Despite the loss, Cousins was named the MVP on a day where touchdowns were hard to come by. Cousins finished 24 of 44 for 323 yards and a touchdown. Florida State’s EJ Manuel was 18 of 27 for 225 yards and an interception.

Freeman was the game’s leading rusher with 64 yards in 24 carries. Neither team ran the ball effectively. The Seminoles outgained the Spartans 68-33 on the ground. Edwin Baker led Michigan State with 49 yards on 19 carries.

Michigan State’s BJ Cunningham was the leading receiver with five catches for 101 yards. Keith Nichol added 64 yards on three receptions. Florida State was led by Nick O’Leary with four catches for 61 yards and Rashad Greene with four receptions for 49 yards.

North Region Player of the Week

No one had a truly outstanding performance in the regional championship, so I am going with a consolation game performance for player of the week. Missouri's James Franklin finished 13 of 18 for 217 yards and a touchdown passing, and he rushed 21 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers' 41-7 thrashing of Hawaii.

North Region Wrap Up

As I suspected, Florida State is one of those squads with much higher ratings on whatifsports.com than their real life counterparts. Therefore, it is no surprise to this simmer that the Seminoles will be in the Elite 8 Tournament alongside some teams that truly got it done in 2011, including the real life ACC champions, Clemson. So far, the Elite 8 Tournament is a real life ACC-SEC tournament. From the Eastern and Central time zone games simulated so far, those two real life conferences are the only represented. Of course, in my simulation, conferences entirely realigned, so the real life conference affiliations do not matter. For now, the Seminoles may not be the strongest real life team in the Elite 8 tournament, but they should be formidable for their opponent(s) in this simulation.

North Region Bracket

StLee · 01-22-2013, 12:07 AM

Northeast Region - Consolation

Washington 34 at Wisconsin 41
Leading Passer: Keith Price, Wash, 23-35-319-4-1
Leading Rusher: Montee Ball, Wis, 29-147-2
Leading Receiver: Chris Polk, Wash, 2-74
Game MVP: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin, 29-147-2 rush, 2-54 rec

Louisiana Tech 38 at Penn State 24
Leading Passer: Colby Cameron, LTU, 21-35-245-1-0
Leading Rusher: Lennon Creer, LTU, 31-139-2
Leading Receiver: Derek Moye, PSU, 3-80
Game MVP: Lennon Creer, RB, Louisiana Tech, 31-139-2 rush, 2-17-1 rec

Notre Dame 24 at Wyoming 34
Leading Passer: Tommy Rees, ND, 31-45-334-1-1
Leading Rusher: Cierre Wood, ND, 23-154-2
Leading Receiver: Michael Floyd, ND, 9-94-1
Game MVP: Brett Smith, QB, Wyoming, 12-21-165-3-0 pass, 11-45 rush

Central Michigan 17 at Wake Forest 35
Leading Passer: Tanner Price, WF, 24-31-327-4-1
Leading Rusher: Brandon Pendergrass, WF, 21-100-1
Leading Receiver: Danny Dembry, WF, 3-81-1
Game MVP: Tanner Price, QB, Wake Forest

Oregon State 40 at Central Florida 27
Leading Passer: Sean Mannion, OSU, 36-55-414-4-0
Leading Rusher: Latavius Murray, UCF, 7-70-1
Leading Receiver: Markus Wheaton, OSU, 7-107
Game MVP: Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State

Tulane 23 at Maryland 31
Leading Passer: Danny O’Brien, Mary, 18-37-258-1-2
Leading Rusher: Davin Meggett, Mary, 24-230-1
Leading Receiver: Matt Furstenburg, Mary, 4-74
Game MVP: Davin Meggett, RB, Maryland, 24-230-1 rush, 1-13 rec

Indiana 27 at New Mexico 31, OT
Leading Passer: Edward Wright-Baker, IU, 20-29-245-2-0
Leading Rusher: James Wright, NMU, 12-129-2
Leading Receiver: Ty Kirk, NMU, 7-69
Game MVP: James Wright, RB, New Mexico, 12-129-2 rush, 2-19 rec

Northeast Region – Championship

#4 Oklahoma 24 at #3 Houston 43
Leading Passer: Case Keenum, UH, 30-38-498-3-0
Leading Rusher: Roy Finch, OU, 19-148-2
Leading Receiver: Patrick Edwards, UH, 6-161
Game MVP: Case Keenum, QB, Houston
Game Story:
Case Keenum passed all over Oklahoma in pummeling the Sooners 43-24 in the Northeast Region final. The number three seed Cougars now move on to the Elite 8 where they will face #1 Alabama.

Keenum completed 30 of 38 passes for 498 yards and three touchdowns to earn game MVP honors. His most frequent targets were Tyron Carrier with seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown and Patrick Edwards with six catches for 161 yards. EJ Smith only had three catches for 26 yards, but two of his catches went for touchdowns.

Oklahoma scored first in the game. Roy Finch rushed for a 33-yard touchdown with 12:15 left in the first quarter to give the Sooners an early lead. However, Houston went on a run to take control of the game. Matt Hogan kicked a 39-yard field goal, and that was followed up by a six-yard Keenum to Smith connection for a 10-7 Houston lead after one quarter.

Houston got another field goal from Hogan five minutes into the second quarter for a 13- lead. Keenum then found Smith again, this time from seven yards away for a 20-7 lead.

Oklahoma’s day got worse later in the second quarter. Houston punted the ball to the Sooners 5-yard line with 1:46 remaining in the half. Landry Jones then tried to lead Oklahoma downfield, but his first pass was picked off by Thomas Bates and returned 14 yards for a touchdown. The Sooners were able to drive downfield before halftime and kick a field goal to make it 27-10 in favor of the Cougars at halftime.

Finch was the only player to score in the third quarter when he scored from three yards out. That cut the Houston lead to 27-17 after three quarters.

In the fourth quarter, however, the Cougars pulled away. Keenum hooked up with Carrier for a one-yard dump off pass on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 34-17. Then Hogan kicked his first of three fourth-quarter field goals for a 37-17 advantage. Oklahoma then answered when Jones hit James Hanna for a 19-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 13. However, Houston kept the pressure on the Sooners and kicked two more field goals to end the game, 43-24.

Finch led the Sooners with 19 rushes for 148 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for 12 yards. Dejuan Miller had three catches for 64 yards, and Hanna added three receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. Jones finished the day with mediocre numbers. He was 14 of 29 for 193 yards with a touchdown and interception.

Michael Hayes led the Cougars in rushing with 38 yards on 13 carries.

Houston outgained Oklahoma 545-381 in the game.

Northeast Region Player of the Week

There was no doubt who was going to win this award this week. Houston's Case Keenum continued to tear up the college football world by completing 30 of 38 passes 498 for three touchdowns in the Cougars' 43-24 dismantling of Oklahoma.

Northeast Region Wrap Up

I would call this result mildly surprising because I believed Oklahoma to be a darling of whatifsports.com. Houston will have a tough task of winning in their next game since they will face Alabama, but what they have done by just getting to the Elite 8 Tournament is thrilling. We can call them a Cinderella squad because they are not a big-time program compared to other teams still in the mix, but it's hard to deny what Case Keenum did in real life and has done so far in this simulation. He has been a one-man show in rush-lacking Houston, but he keeps putting up yards and touchdowns and Houston keeps winning.

Northeast Region Bracket

StLee · 01-22-2013, 12:55 AM

Southwest Region – Consolation

Marshall 7 at Vanderbilt 48
Leading Passer: Rakeem Cato, Mar, 23-36-301-0-2
Leading Rusher: Zac Stacy, Vandy, 21-142
Leading Receiver: Antavious Wilson, Mar, 4-91
Game MVP: Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt, 12-21-147-6-0 pass, 14-32 rush

UL-Monroe 6 at Pittsburgh 19
Leading Passer: Kolton Browning, ULM, 13-31-230-0-1
Leading Rusher: Zach Brown, Pitt, 14-109
Leading Receiver: Keavon Milton, ULM, 2-64
Game MVP: Tino Sunseri, QB, Pittsburgh, 14-25-155-1-0 pass, 17-20 rush

Kansas 42 at Northern Illinois 13
Leading Passer: Chandler Harnish, NIU, 11-24-164-1-1
Leading Rusher: Tony Pierson, KU, 8-146-3
Leading Receiver: Nathan Palmer, NIU, 2-44
Game MVP: Tony Pierson, RB, Kansas, 8-146-3 rush, 2-14 rec

Navy 23 at Michigan 35
Leading Passer: Denard Robinson, Mich, 10-15-169-1-0
Leading Rusher: Michael Shaw, Mich, 7-131-1
Leading Receiver: Kevin Koger, Mich, 3-91-1
Game MVP: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, 10-15-169-1-0 pass, 19-106-3 rush

Eastern Michigan 10 at Virginia 23
Leading Passer: Michael Rocco, UVA, 18-29-262-2-2
Leading Rusher: Perry Jones, UVA, 22-90
Leading Receiver: Tim Smith, UVA, 3-74-1
Game MVP: Tim Smith, WR, Virginia

Georgia Tech 49 at Rutgers 18
Leading Passer: Chas Dodd, Rut, 17-38-204-1-1
Leading Rusher: Jawan Jamison, Rut, 26-103-1
Leading Receiver: Mohamed Sanu, 10-138
Game MVP: Tevin Washington, QB, Georgia Tech, 3-6-67-1-1 pass, 26-80-1 rush

UNLV 17 at North Texas 24
Leading Passer: Derek Thompson, UNT, 24-36-298-2-1
Leading Rusher: Tim Cornett, UNLV, 14-163-1
Leading Receiver: Brelan Chancellor, UNT, 4-65
Game MVP: Lance Dunbar, RB, North Texas, 25-115-1 rush, 4-53 rec

Southwest Region – Championship

#2 USC 20 at #1 Texas 31
Leading Passer: Matt Barkley, USC, 22-43-308-1-1
Leading Rusher: Malcolm Brown, Tex, 22-139-1
Leading Receiver: Robert Woods, USC, 12-152
Game MVP: Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas
Game Story:
Texas used a combination of relentless rushing with effective red zone defense to defeat second-seed USC, 31-20, in the Southwest Region Championship.

The Longhorns rushed for 201 yards in the game and had another 177 yards passing from Colt McCoy to spur the offense. Defensively, the Longhorns gave up only 14 points on four red zone trips for the Trojans. Kenny Vaccaro was particularly effective for Texas in the red zone, causing Matt Barkley to fumble on a sack and intercepting a pass at the goal line.

USC went up 3-0 midway through the first quarter when Andre Heidari kicked a 38-yard field goal. That was followed by a four-yard run by game MVP Malcolm Brown to give the Longhorns a 7-3 lead. Heidari added one more field goal late in the quarter to make it a 7-6 game at the end of the first.

In the second quarter, DJ Monroe found the endzone for the Longhorns to make it 14-6. That was answered by a Curtis McNeal 16-yard rushing touchdown with 2:19 to play. The USC score cut the deficit to 14-13 at the half.

The lone score of the third quarter came when McCoy connected with Mike Davis for a 13-yard score. That made it 21-13 Longhorns after three quarters.

Justin Tucker kicked a 49-yard field goal and Cody Johnson broke a 37-yard run to build the Texas lead to 31-13 midway through the fourth quarter. USC scored for the first time in the half with 2:05 to play when Barkley found Brandon Carswell for a 10-yard score. However, it was too little too late, as Texas was able to run out the clock and win it 31-20.

Barkley finished the game 22 of 43 for 308 yards with a touchdown and interception. His leading receiver was Robert Woods with 12 catches for 152 yards. McNeal led the Trojans in rushing with 86 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown.

McCoy was 10 of 20 for 177 yards and a touchdown. His top receiver was Jaxon Shipley with four catches for 98 yards. Brown finished with 139 yards rushing on 22 carries and a touchdown.

Southwest Region Player of the Week

It was tough to pick a winner in this region. Primarily, the teams playing for keeps get more consideration than the consolation players. However, Malcolm Brown's performance was OK, not POW worthy. Therefore, I went with the consolation teams. No one had great yards, but that does not matter. Vanderbilt's Jordan Rodgers threw for six touchdown passes. SIX! Has a Vanderbilt quarterback ever come close to that number? I doubt it. Rodger's line wasn't great: 12 of 21 for 147 yards and six touchdowns, along with 14 rushes for 32 yards. But SIX is the key, and that's why he is the Player of the Week.

Southwest Region Wrap Up

My money was on USC to perhaps win this whole thing. Maybe they were not quite good enough to get it done. I do think, however, they have to be one of the favorites going into my 2012 Replay (Coming Soon to a forum near you). Texas? Come on! For all the talent in the Lone Star state, the right amount of it has not been in Austin for awhile. However, this Longhorns squad is not the real thing. It's the sim thing and this squad earned a national seed and took care of business in an upset-heavy bracket. In the end, they did what needed to be down to win it all, and now Texas is in the Elite 8 tournament.

Southwest Region Bracket

StLee · 01-22-2013, 01:48 AM

Northwest Region – Consolation

Tulsa 22 at South Carolina 12
Leading Passer: GJ Kinne, Tul, 19-28-309-2-0
Leading Rusher: Brandon Wilds, SC, 16-126
Leading Receiver: Clay Sears, Tul, 3-96-1
Game MVP: GJ Kinne, QB, Tulsa

San Jose State 24 at Virginia Tech 38
Leading Passer: Matt Faulkner, SJSU, 31-58-327-2-2
Leading Rusher: David Wilson, VT, 27-235-2
Leading Receiver: Noel Grigsby, SJSU, 10-102-1
Game MVP: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech

Southern Miss 27 at Mississippi State 19
Leading Passer: Chris Relf, MSU, 19-34-171-0-2
Leading Rusher: Vick Ballard, MSU, 22-132
Leading Receiver: Ryan Balentine, USM, 4-57-1
Game MVP: Jamal Woodyard, RB, Southern Miss, 14-83-1 rush, 1-8 rec

Idaho 9 at San Diego State 48
Leading Passer: Ryan Lindley, SDSU, 30-38-435-4-1
Leading Rusher: Ronnie Hillman, SDSU, 33-180-2
Leading Receiver: Bryce Quigley, SDSU, 3-94-1
Game MVP: Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State

Air Force 16 at Temple 34
Leading Passer: Tim Jefferson, AFA, 10-14-182-1-1
Leading Rusher: Bernard Pierce, Tem, 32-172
Leading Receiver: Zack Kauth, AFA, 3-58
Game MVP: Brandon McManus, K, Temple, 6 of 7 FG, 2 of 2 XP

UNC-Charlotte 21 at Georgia State 22
Leading Passer: Kelton Hill, GSU, 21-31-269-1-1
Leading Rusher: Donald Russell, GSU, 16-108
Leading Receiver: Albert Wilson, GSU, 4-55-1
Game MVP: Kelton Hill, QB, Georgia State

Rice 44 at Army 34
Leading Passer: Nick Fanuzzi, Rice, 28-38-328-3-1
Leading Rusher: Tyler Smith, Rice, 18-208-2
Leading Receiver: Jared Hassin, Army, 1-67-1
Game MVP: Tyler Smith, RB, Rice, 18-208-2 rush, 4-52 rec

Northwest Region – Championship

#3 Georgia 25 at #1 Boise State 35
Leading Passer: Kellen Moore, BSU, 33-40-327-3-0
Leading Rusher: Isaiah Crowell, UGA, 25-82-1
Leading Receiver: Tyler Shoemaker, BSU, 5-71-1
Game MVP: Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
Game Story:
Hold Doug Martin to just 35 yards on 24 carries and you would expect a Boise State loss, right? Not so fast! Despite being outrushed 168-61 as a team, the Broncos called on the power of Moore, as in Kellen Moore, in holding off a pesky Georgia squad, 35-25, in the Northwest Region Championship.

Moore, the game’s most valuable player, was 33 of 40 for 327 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Broncos back from a fourth-quarter deficit to win the game.

Georgia took the lead with 10:04 to play in the game when Aaron Murray slung the ball to Orson Charles for a four-yard touchdown and a 25-24 lead.

Boise State answered when Martin was able to find his longest run of the day, a nine-yard score. DJ Harper then ran the ball in for the two-point conversion and a seven-point lead. With 1:33 to play, Dan Goodale kicked a game-clinching 44-yarder to give the Broncos the 35-25 win.

The game was mostly a back and forth affair after the Bulldogs overcame their opening jitters. Boise State took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Moore connected with Mitch Burroughs for an 18-yard strike. That was followed by a Goodale field goal to give the Broncos a 10-0 advantage. Georgia was able to answer at the end of the quarter when Blair Walsh kicked a 21-yard field goal to make it 10-3.

In the second quarter, Boise State again struck first. This time Moore found Chris Potter for a seven-yard touchdown pass and a 17-3 lead.

With 3:13 left in the half, the Bulldogs started finding their way. Ray Drew sacked Moore in the end zone for a safety and a 17-5 deficit. The Bulldogs then took the safety kick and drove downfield to kick a field goal with 1:21 left to cut it to 17-8. Georgia then held Boise State and forced a punt. Three plays later, Isaiah Crowell broke for a 34-yard touchdown run with just 30 seconds left in the half. The PAT made it 17-15 in favor of Boise State at the half.

In the second half, Georgia took its first lead when Walsh kicked a 35-yard field goal with 11:28 remaining in the third quarter. Boise State finally retook the lead with 47 second left in the quarter when Moore hit Tyler Shoemaker for an 11-yard score. The Broncos led 24-18 heading into the fourth quarter.

Northwest Region Player of the Week

When you put up the kinds of numbers Kellen Moore did in the regional championship, you deserve the player of the week honors. Despite teammate Doug Martin being held in check, Moore put on a display in the Broncos' 35-25 win over Georgia. Moore was 33 of 40 for 327 yards with three touchdowns in the win.

Northwest Region Wrap Up

Boise State has been a big-time program for awhile now. They came from seemingly nowhere and took the world by storm. It's amazing, though, that this program has been to only two BCS bowls (both wins). In this replay, the Broncos have the right combination of passing and rushing it will need to possibly take it all. They are the last team in the Elite 8 Tournament, but they most certainly will be considered a candidate to win it all.

Northwest Region Bracket

StLee · 01-22-2013, 09:04 PM

Fourth Round Wrap Up

The ELITE EIGHT is set with each team scheduled to play in a neutral bowl site for the remainder of their games. Here are the brackets:

Remaining seeds:
#1 = 4 (4-2 in Round 3): Alabama, Boise State, LSU, Texas
#2 = 1 (1-2 in Round 3): Arkansas
#3 = 2 (2-3 in Round 3): Florida State, Houston
#5 = 1 (1-0 in Round 3): Clemson
#4, #6-#16 = 0 (0-1 in Round 3)

Last week I mentioned this:

"I have suspected that there is a hidden agenda in whatifsport's sim engine. Maybe it's just paranoia because, after all, I am REALLY surprised Oregon lost. However, if things go towards the "norm" of what I have been seeing in simulations, I expect these to be the results of the next round. On some of these, I hope I am wrong (hint, hint: see my signature!). Also, how likely is it for SIX of eight road teams to win?"

Well, let's throw that into the category of "I told you so, but I was WRONG," at least I was wrong 3 out of 8 times, which statistically speaking means I was very much wrong.

Here were my predictions:

"West - #5 Clemson over #3 West Virginia* -5 (Indicates WVU is a 5-point favorite)
Northwest - #1 Boise State* over #3 Georgia +12
North - #3 Florida State over #1 Michigan State* -1.5
Northeast - #4 Oklahoma over #3 Houston* +6.5
East - #2 Arkansas over #1 North Carolina* +3.5
Southeast - #1 Alabama* over #3 Baylor +17.5
South Central - #2 Florida over #1 LSU* -6.5
Southwest - #2 USC over #1 Texas* +4

* - Home team"

I missed on Oklahoma, Florida, and USC. The most surprising of those is USC. Not to take away what Texas has accomplished in this simulation, but I thought USC was easily one of the top eight teams in my simulation. In fact, though I will address it in my post-season wrap up, here is how I thought whatifsports.com rated the teams:

1. Alabama
2. Oregon
3. Wisconsin
4. USC
5. Boise State

Some of the other "powerhouses": Oklahoma, Florida State, West Virginia, LSU, Michigan State, Clemson, and Florida.

I based this on how results were posting throughout the simulation, including margin of victory, and combination run-pass success. I will analyze the data a little more after the season and that will help me to immerse myself even more in the NCAA 2012 Replay.

I will submit a Preview Special for the Elite 8 Tournament where I will analyze each team more thoroughly. For now, let me take a look back at what happened in Round 4.

To me, the greatest surprise for all results was Texas topping USC. USC looked to be too formidable an opponent for the #5 National Seed. Most of the other results were either expected or did not surprise me.

Florida had been mostly dominant in their run to the Sweet 16; however, they just didn't get it done at LSU. LSU is a team close to my heart, but I know they won a lot of games through bells and whistles, both in this sim and in real life. The QB play is at the top of my concerns, that's why I haven't given and won't give them much of a chance to move on in this tournament. I think they are really lucky they didn't face Stanford in the regional final.

Alabama has been the same machine in this sim as they have been in real life. Sure, in the real 2011 season they dropped a game (they shouldn't have) to LSU. But this simmed Alabama team is just too tough. Maybe they could be vulnerable if teams like Oregon or Wisconsin hadn't been knocked off, but it's hard to imagine they won't continue their success. Just like usual, they had the largest margin of victory over a pretty strong Baylor squad.

I am happy the tournament isn't dominated by the top two seeds per region. I think it's good that there are three seeds below two, including Clemson's ride in as a five seed. If the NCAA ever did set up an eight-team playoff, Clemson would have no shot to be there, but they knocked off #2 Oregon and West Virginia in back-to-back weeks to prove they belong. Those were no easy wins!

One thing that surprised me is that all season I considered the conference power ratings to be like this:

1. Southwest
2. West
3. East
4. Southeast
5. South Central
6. Northwest
7. North
8. Northeast

Based on the fact that THREE teams from the South Central conference made it to the Elite 8, they now have taken the top spot. The final conference power rankings, thus are:

1. South Central
2. Southwest
3. East
4. Southeast
5. West
6. Northwest
7. North
8. Northeast

National Player of the Week

Just like the previous two weeks, I have listed all of the regional Player of the Week winners in this pageant for National Player of the Week. The candidates:

East Region - Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas - 21-34-399-3-0
Southeast Region - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama - 24-192-2 rush, 3-41 rec
South Central Region - Jordan Jefferson, QB, LSU - 18-28-240-3-0 pass, 4-32 rush
West Region -Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia - 29-38-431-4-1
North Region - James Franklin, QB, Missouri - 13-18-217-1-0 pass, 21-48-2 rush
Northeast Region - Case Keenum, QB, Houston - 30-38-498-3-0 (Dude, give someone else a chance, will ya?)
Southwest Region - Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt - 12-21-147-6-0 pass, 14-32 rush
Northwest Region - Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State - 33-40-327-3-0

And the winner is...

Partially because of this cool picture and partially because Trent Richardson fell just short of 200 rushing yards, Houston's Case Keenum wins the National Player of the Week award. He will most certainly be up for some post-season awards.

Special Note

I mentioned at the beginning of this dynasty that I would consider simulating bowl games for deserving teams not in the Elite 8 Tournament. However, unless I want to delay the completion of this dynasty to much later, it is probably in my best interest to allow a 12-game schedule for all but the final eight teams. I promise I will institute the bowl system into the 2012 Replay, though there will be far fewer bowls (maybe 10???) than in the real season.

Final 2011 Replay Standings

StLee · 01-24-2013, 01:32 AM

I didn't do a good job of keeping stats (one of my biggest goals for my 2012 replay!!!) until around Week 4. Still, for some teams, I have very few stats to fall back on. You would think as an LSU fan I would have kept lots of stats to see how players on the team did versus their real counterparts, right? Well, no. LSU is actually one of two teams (Clemson) where I don't have a lot of data for them. Therefore, for both teams, I just chose the best of what I have and went with their stats. Where you see "Key Player" I will accumulate whatever data I have. Note: no player has any stats for Week 2. I considered replaying those games just to get stats, but I decided to just count it as a learning opportunity for my next dynasty, which I hope is more thorough and interesting for the five or so of you reading!

Team Previews:

Alabama Crimson Tide - #1 National Seed

Conference: Southeast
Region Bracket: Southeast

2011 Real Record: 12-1, 2nd SEC West, National Champions
Final Rank: #1
Key win: vs #1 LSU, 21-0, National Championship Game
Key loss: vs #1 LSU, 6-9, OT

2011 Replay Record: 12-0, Southeast Conference Champions
Key win: vs Florida, 20-12, Southeast Conference Championship
Key loss: none

Team MVP: Trent Richardson, RB, Recorded Stats: 11 games, 269 rushes, 1691 yards, 22 TDs; 21 receptions, 328 yards, 6 TDs

LSU Tigers - #3 National Seed

Conference: South Central
Region Bracket: South Central

2011 Real Record: 13-1, SEC Champions
Final Rank: #2
Key win: at #2 Alabama, 9-6, OT
Key loss: vs #2 Alabama, 0-21, National Championship Game

2011 Replay Record: 12-0, South Central Conference Champions
Key win: vs Arkansas, 20-17, South Central Conference Championship
Key loss: none

Team MVP: Spencer Ware, RB, Recorded Stats: 7 games, 150 rushes, 726 yards, 6 TDs; 3 receptions, 48 yards

Texas Longhorns - #5 National Seed

Conference: Southwest
Region Bracket: Southwest

2011 Real Record: 8-5, 6th Big 12
Final Rank: Unranked
Key win: vs California, 21-10
Key loss: vs #1 Oklahoma, 17-55

2011 Replay Record: 12-0, Southwest Conference Champions
Key win: vs USC, Southwest Region Championship
Key loss: none

Team MVP: Malcolm Brown, RB, Recorded Stats: 9 games, 174 rushes, 1319 yards, 12 TDs; 1 reception, 17 yards

Boise State Broncos - #6 National Seed

Conference: Northwest
Region Bracket: Northwest

2011 Real Record: 12-1, 2nd MWC
Final Rank: #8
Key win: vs #22 Georgia, 35-21
Key loss: vs #24 TCU, 35-36

2011 Replay Record: 11-1, Northwest Conference Champions
Key win: vs Wisconsin, 61-58, Northwest Conference Championship
Key loss: vs Utah, 28-30

Team MVP: Kellen Moore, QB, Recorded Stats: 10 games, 220 completions, 325 attempts, 67.7% completion pct, 3272 yards, 32 TDs, 5 INTs

Clemson Tigers

Conference: East
Region Bracket: West

2011 Real Record: 10-4, ACC Champions
Final Rank: #22
Key win: vs #5 Virginia Tech, 38-10, ACC Championship Game
Key loss: at #13 South Carolina, 13-34

2011 Replay Record: 10-2, 3rd East Conference Division 1
Key win: at Oregon, 40-30, West Region Semifinal Game
Key loss: vs South Carolina, 3-17

Team MVP: Andre Ellington, RB, Recorded Stats: 7 games, 138 rushes, 913 yards, 8 TDs; 11 receptions, 198 yards, 2 TDs

Florida State Seminoles

Conference: East
Region Bracket: North

2011 Real Record: 9-4, 2nd ACC Atlantic
Final Rank: #23
Key win: at Florida, 21-7
Key loss: vs #1 Oklahoma, 13-23

2011 Replay Record: 11-1, 2nd East Conference Division 2
Key win: at Michigan State, 23-20, North Region Championship
Key loss: at Virginia Tech, 16-17

Team MVP: Devonta Freeman, RB, Recorded Stats: 9 games, 183 rushes, 1235 yards, 12 TDs; 3 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD

Arkansas Razorbacks

Conference: South Central
Region Bracket: East

2011 Real Record: 11-2, 3rd SEC West
Final Rank: #5
Key win: vs #10 South Carolina, 44-28
Key loss: at #1 LSU, 17-41

2011 Replay Record: 11-1, South Central Conference Division 2 Champs
Key win: at North Carolina, 33-21, East Region Championship
Key loss: vs LSU, 17-20, South Central Conference Championship

Team MVP: Tyler Wilson, QB, Recorded Stats: 11 games, 231 completions, 339 attempts, 68.1% completion pct, 3421 yards, 28 TDs, 5 INTs

Houston Cougars

Conference: South Central
Region Bracket: Northeast

2011 Real Record: 13-1, CUSA West Champions
Final Rank: #18
Key win: vs #23 Penn State, 30-14, TicketCity Bowl
Key loss: vs #23 Southern Miss, 28-49, CUSA Championship Game

2011 Replay Record: 11-1
Key win: at Wisconsin, 35-24, Northeast Region Semifinal Game
Key loss: at LSU, 13-37

Team MVP: Case Keenum, QB, Recorded Stats: 11 games, 264 completions, 367 attempts, 71.9% completion pct, 4282 yards, 40 TDs, 4 INTs

StLee · 01-26-2013, 09:28 AM

Orange Bowl at Miami
Weather: 74 F
Wind: 7 MPH
Line: Alabama -17.5
Houston 14 vs #1 Alabama 45

StLee · 01-27-2013, 08:45 PM

Monday, December 26, 2011
Fiesta Bowl at Glendale, AZ
Weather: 47 F
Wind: 4 MPH
Line: Florida State -2.5
Florida State 13 vs #5 Texas 16

StLee · 01-28-2013, 09:12 PM

at Arlington, TX
Weather: 45 F
Wind: 10 MPH
Roof Closed: No weather conditions
Line: LSU -4.5
#6 Boise State 20 vs #3 LSU 44

I had a couple extra formatting problems using a Word Template. I think I'll just stick to Power Point!

StLee · 02-05-2013, 07:58 AM

Wednesday, December 28
Capital One Bowl at Orlando
Weather: 56 F
Wind: 10 MPH
Line: Arkansas -9.5
Arkansas 31 vs Clemson 30

Continued from Page 1

Despite Wingo's touchdown, he finished only second on the Razorbacks' squad with 64 yards rushing on 11 carries. Dennis Johnson led Arkansas with 86 yards on 13 carries. Clemson's Ellington was the game's leading rusher with 113 yards on 22 carries.

The Razorbacks' Tyler Wilson was named the game's MVP. He finished 20 of 29 with 271 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. His first two touchdown passes came on tosses in the first and second quarters.

Arkansas took the first lead of the game in the first quarter when Wilson founf Hamilton for a 15-yard strike. Clemson was able to tie the score after a quarter when Sammy Watkins rushed the ball for a one-yard score.

In the second quarter, Tajh Boyd gave the Tigers a 14-7 lead on a four-yard QB keeper. However, Wilson was able to answer with a 37-yard deep post to Chris Gragg to tie the game 14-14.

Boyd's only touchdown came on his rushing score. He ran for 50 yards on 17 carries. He also completed 14 of 24 passes for 209 yards.

Boyd's top target for Clemson was DeAndre Hopkins who had five catches for 86 yards. Jarius Wright led Arkansas in receptions (5) and yards (71).

StLee · 03-02-2013, 08:20 PM

I ran out of time to be able to complete this dynasty. I have not had much free time in the last month, and, when I have, I chose to do other things. However, starting this coming week, I will have lots of free time again, so I will complete this dynasty. Sorry for the HUGE delay!

StLee · 03-13-2013, 07:39 AM

StLee · 03-13-2013, 07:49 AM

Monday, January 2, 2012
Sugar Bowl at New Orleans
Weather: 47 F
Wind: 18 MPH
Dome: No weather conditions
Line: Alabama -19.5

#5 Texas 10 vs #1 Alabama 41

Continued from Page 1

In the second quarter, Texas scored its first points at the 9:47 mark on a 31-yard Justin Tucker field goal. With 6:27 left, McCarron threw a touchdown to Darius Hanks from the two to make it 14-3 Alabama. Jeremy Shelley added a field goal for the Crimson Tide with 1:34 left to make it 17-3 at halftime.

Alabama then started to pull away in the third quarter. With 12:36 left in the quarter, McCarron found Hanks again, this time for a 35-yard touchdown for a 24-3 lead. Later in the quarter, Eddie Lacy ran the ball in from a yard out for a 31-3 advantage heading into the final quarter.

Shelley kicked a field goal early in the fourth quarter to give the Tide a 34-3 advantage. Less than a minute later, Texas’ Malcolm Brown broke for a 44-yard touchdown to cut the score to 34-10.

“Yeah, I was disappointed in giving up a touchdown,” Saban said. We preach discipline and perfection for 60 minutes. A 50-yard run is not discipline and perfection.”

Richardson finally got his score to complete his MVP performance when he ran the ball in from a yard out with 7:13 to play. That ended the scoring at 41-10.

On the day, Richardson rushed 32 times for 128 yards and a touchdown. He also caught five passes for 59 yards.

Lacy was second on Alabama in rushing with 29 yards on eight carries. Kenny Bell led the Tide in receiving yards with 72 yards on four receptions.

Brown led the Longhorns with 87 yards on 19 carries, including his long touchdown. Joe Bergeron added another 50 yards on seven carries. Mike Davis was the leading receiver with four receptions for 68 yards.

britrock88 · 03-13-2013, 09:46 AM

3 SEC teams left? Ugh.

StLee · 03-17-2013, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by britrock88

3 SEC teams left? Ugh.

Yeah, whatifsports likes those three, it looks like. I was more surprised Texas was in the semifinals than the SEC teams there, though.

cubboyroy1826 · 03-18-2013, 11:14 AM

What are you using to do the newspapers? Those look very cool!

StLee · 03-19-2013, 09:20 PM

I searched for a newspaper template on Google and found a few. The latest one was a PowerPoint template.

I'm not crazy about them, and won't use them for future dynasties because they have severely slowed me down at a time when I am bogged down in busy. I regret going to the newspapers, but I will finish up the last two games in that style when I can find a few hours of "me" time.

StLee · 04-09-2013, 06:26 AM

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Rose Bowl at Pasadena, CA
Weather: 60 F
Wind: 4 MPH
Line: LSU -3.5

Arkansas 10 vs #3 LSU 35

Continued from Page 1

StLee · 04-09-2013, 06:27 AM

sterlingice · 04-22-2013, 11:12 AM

Aren't we missing a game?

I mean, yeah, it's an SEC game so I'd probably not watch it but I'm curious how to at least see the results

SI

StLee · 05-27-2013, 05:05 AM

Golden Sphinx Bowl at Nashville
Weather: 32 F
Wind: 6 MPH
Line: Alabama -12.5[/size]
Alabama 23 vs LSU 20

StLee · 05-27-2013, 05:11 AM

First of all, sorry for delaying this so long. I have had VERY LITTLE me time in the last few months, due mostly to my wife having a difficult pregnancy, so when I have had free time, this has been on the back burner.

However, since I am ready to start other dynasties, I thought it was best to finally bring this dynasty to a conclusion.

As you can see, the whatifsports.com version of the 2011 NCAA replay ended much the same way the actual season ended. I am happy LSU played a better game than they did in the real championship, but the results are the same.

Alabama is the national champion. Again.

Thank you for reading. I may make a sequel to this dynasty once I am back in football mood. Hopefully my momentum is not disrupted at that time and I can complete what I started in a timely manner.

As it is, the 2011 NCAA 128 Tournament is a wrap.

Congrats to the Crimson Tide.

sterlingice · 06-17-2013, 09:26 AM

Glad you stuck this one through to the end. It was a fun (albeit long) read.

SI

01-13-2013, 12:19 AM	#151
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Northeast Region - 3rd Round Northeast Region – Consolation Wyoming 27 at Penn State 30 Leading Passer: Matt McGloin, PSU, 25-48-313-2-1 Leading Rusher: Silas Redd, PSU, 30-149 Leading Receiver: Derek Moye, PSU, 5-121 Game MVP: Matt McGloin, QB, Penn State Louisiana Tech 33 at Notre Dame 21 Leading Passer: Tommy Rees, ND, 27-46-361-3-2 Leading Rusher: Lennon Creer, LTU, 27-145-1 Leading Receiver: Quinton Patton, LTU, 6-112-1 Game MVP: Colby Cameron, QB, Louisiana Tech, 21-31-351-3-0 Central Michigan 19 at Central Florida 16 Leading Passer: Ryan Radcliff, CMU, 23-38-311-0-2 Leading Rusher: Brynn Harvey, UCF, 16-103-1 Leading Receiver: Courtney Williams, CMU, 4-80 Game MVP: Brynn Harvey, RB, Central Florida, 16-103-1 rush, 2-21 rec Wake Forest 37 at Oregon State 18 Leading Passer: Tanner Price, WF, 23-37-335-4-0 Leading Rusher: Orville Reynolds, WF, 10-97 Leading Receiver: Chris Givens, WF, 7-143-1 Game MVP: Tanner Price, QB, Wake Forest Indiana 13 at Maryland 45 Leading Passer: Danny O’Brien, Mary, 23-35-295-4-1 Leading Rusher: Davin Meggett, Mary, 22-146-1 Leading Receiver: Dre Muhammad, Ind, 4-96-1 Game MVP: Danny O’Brien, QB, Maryland Tulane 41 at New Mexico 31 Leading Passer: Ryan Griffin, Tul, 26-37-346-2-1 Leading Rusher: Orleans Darkwa, Tul, 23-132-2 Leading Receiver: Lucas Reed, NMU, 4-105 Game MVP: Orleans Darkwa, RB, Tulane, 23-132-2 rush, 2-19 rec Northeast Region – Semifinals #8 Washington 17 at #4 Oklahoma 20 Leading Passer: Keith Price, UW, 26-43-290-1-3 Leading Rusher: Roy Finch, OU, 22-181-1 Leading Receiver: Kasen Williams, UW, 2-59 Game MVP: Chris Polk, RB, Washington, 30-144-1 rush, 6-55-1 rec Game Story: It was not the high-scoring affair many thought it would be, but fourth-seed Oklahoma kicked a field goal with 11 seconds left to defeat eighth-seed Washington, 20-17. The Sooners never got their passing game going, but they did benefit from three Huskies’ turnovers. Oklahoma scored first early in the game when Roy Finch broke a 55-yard touchdown run with 13:45 left. The Huskies answered later in the quarter when Chris Polk, the game’s MVP, scored from three yards out to make it 7-7 after one quarter. The Sooners retook the lead in the second quarter when Landry Jones hit Kameel Jackson for a 10-yard scoring strike. Jones had one of his lowest career outputs, finishing 11 of 23 for 131 yards and a touchdown. Late in the second quarter, the Huskies’ Erik Folk kicked a 29-yard field goal to cut the Oklahoma lead to 14-10. Michael Hunnicutt then kicked a 49-yard field goal with 53 seconds left to give Oklahoma a 17-10 advantage at the break. Neither team was able to score in the third quarter and most of the fourth quarter until Polk scored his second touchdown of the game. This time it was a two-yard reception from Keith Price to tie the game 17-17 with 2:46 left. Polk was the top producer for the Huskies, finishing with 144 yards rushing and 55 yards receiving and a touchdown both rushing and receiving. Oklahoma did not allow the game to go to overtime. After the Sooners’ drive stalled, they punted to Washington. On the second play of the drive, Price threw his third and most costly interception on the day. The Sooners’ Frank Alexander grabbed a tipped pass and went down at the Washington 31 with 33 seconds left. On its possession, Oklahoma got a 13-yard run from Finch on the first play of the drive to get the ball to the Huskies’ 18-yard line and in great field goal position. The Sooners still tried to drive but could only get as close as the 11-yard line before they elected to try the field goal. From there, Hunnicutt connected on his second field goal of the day, this one from 28 yards out, for the 20-17 win. #3 Houston 35 at #2 Wisconsin 24 Leading Passer: Case Keenum, UH, 29-43-363-3-0 Leading Rusher: Montee Ball, Wisc, 19-111-2 Leading Receiver: Patrick Edwards, UH, 6-128 Game MVP: Case Keenum, QB, Houston Game Story: Despite the outstanding offense the Houston Cougars have shown throughout the 2011 campaign, the general thought was that they would fold among the “big boys.” Not the case. Houston rod on the tails of quarterback Case Keenum to a stunning 35-24 upset at second-seed Wisconsin. Keenum was the game’s most valuable player, completing 29 of 43 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns. The Cougars started scoring early and often, but not through the air. Charles Sims scored two first quarter rushing touchdowns for a 14-0 advantage after one quarter. Sims, who finished with 12 carries for 89 yards, scored on runs of 38 yards and one yard. In the second quarter, Houston extended its lead to 21-0 when Keenum found Tyron Carrier for a 34-yard touchdown pass. Carrier finished first on the Cougars in receptions with eight for 110 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Edwards was the leader in receiving yards with 128 yards on six receptions. Wisconsin finally got on the board with 55 seconds left in the half when Montee Ball scored on a nine-yard scoring run. Ball was he game’s leading rusher with 111 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns. Ball’s score cut Houston lead to 21-7 at the half. In the third quarter, the Badgers’ Kyle French kicked a 32-yard field goal to cut the lead to 21-10, but Keenum answered by finding Sims from 15 yards out. That score gave Houston a 28-10 lead after three quarters. Wisconsin tried to make a come back in the fourth quarter. The Badgers started off the scoring when Ball scored his second touchdown, this one from 46 yards out. However, Keenum threw his third touchdown pass with 8:56 to give the Cougars enough to pull off the upset. Keenum’s last touchdown was to Justin Johnson from the five. Ball scored one more touchdown on a 13-yard pass from Russell Wilson for the final 35-24 score. Wilson was 16 of 34 for 238 yards and a touchdown on the day. Northeast Region Player of the Week One of the Heisman Trophy candidates, Houston's Case Keenum did it again, this time against one of the national powers in Wisconsin. Keenum completed 29 of 43 passes for 363 and three touchdowns in the Cougars' 35-24 upset at Wisconsin. Northeast Region Wrap Up We had a snoozer and a doozer in this week's Northeast Region semifinals. Houston's stunning win at Wisconsin has to rank as one of the biggest upsets despite the teams being only a seed apart. Why? The Badgers came into this game as the definitive favorite to take the Northeast Region and move on to the Elite 8 Tournament. Instead, Wisconsin will be playing for nothing next week, while the Cougars have a chance to sneak in to the eight-team playoff as a smaller school entry. First, they have to fend off another powerful school in Oklahoma, which needed a last-second field goal to topple eighth-seed Washington. The Sooners have been an enigma of a team. Sure, they're good, but they seldom dominate and tend to allow every team to stay in the game with them, despite their sometimes superior talent. Northeast Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-13-2013, 12:44 AM	#152
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - North Region - 3rd Round North Region – Consolation Miami (FL) 0 at Tennessee 30 Leading Passer: Tyler Bray, Tenn, 25-33-312-2-0 Leading Rusher: Tauren Poole, Tenn, 25-103 Leading Receiver: Justin Hunter, Tenn, 6-96-1 Game MVP: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee Nevada 23 at TCU 34 Leading Passer: Casey Pachall, TCU, 14-22-195-1-0 Leading Rusher: Lampford Mark, Nev, 28-158-1 Leading Receiver: Rishard Matthews, Nev, 8-112 Game MVP: Lampford Mark, RB, Nevada Western Michigan 6 at Missouri 30 Leading Passer: Alex Carder, WMU, 25-42-328-0-2 Leading Rusher: Henry Josey, Mizzou, 13-122-1 Leading Receiver: Jordan White, WMU, 13-204 Game MVP: James Franklin, QB, Missouri, 10-12-181-2-0 pass, 19-68 rush Hawaii 30 at Texas Tech 10 Leading Passer: Seth Doege, TT, 31-51-469-0-5 Leading Rusher: Joey Iosefa, Haw, 15-87-2 Leading Receiver: Eric Ward, TT, 8-169 Game MVP: Joey Iosefa, RB, Hawaii, 15-87-2 rush, 2-12 rec Memphis 20 at Northwestern 44 Leading Passer: Dan Persa, NU, 23-29-329-2-1 Leading Rusher: Jerrell Rhodes, Mem, 8-66 Leading Receiver: Jeremy Ebert, NU, 7-111 Game MVP: Dan Persa, QB, Northwestern Florida Atlantic 27 at Kentucky 33 Leading Passer: Morgan Newton, UK, 16-34-225-2-2 Leading Rusher: Alfred Morris, FAU, 25-159-3 Leading Receiver: La’Rod King, UK, 4-54 Game MVP: Alfred Morris, RB, Florida Atlantic, 25-159-3 rush, 2-16 rec North Region – Semifinals #5 Texas A&M 31 at #1 Michigan State 44 Leading Passer: Kirk Cousins, MSU, 27-39-401-2-0 Leading Rusher: Cyrus Gray, TAMU, 27-144-2 Leading Receiver: Ryan Swope, TAMU, 7-114-1 Game MVP: Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State Game Story: In a game featuring two top prospect senior quarterbacks, Michigan State’s Kirk Cousins turned out the better performance in the Spartans’ 44-31 win over fifth-seed Texas A&M. The Aggies’ Ryan Tannehill had decent numbers, finishing 21 of 35 for 284 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. However, Michigan State’s Cousins earned MVP honors by posting 401 yards on 27 of 39 passing and two touchdowns. Michigan State jumped out to leads of 17-0 and 38-14 in easily beating the Aggies. The Spartans’ first score came before the offense and Cousins touched the ball. After Texas A&M went three and out on its first possession, a punt to Michigan State’s Keshawn Martin resulted in a 74-yard touchdown return and a 7-0 lead with 13:11 remaining in the first quarter. Later in the quarter, the Spartans added a touchdown on a two-yard Edwin Baker run and a 24-yard Dan Conroy field goal for a 17-0 lead after one quarter. Texas A&M answered in the second quarter when Tannehill hit leading receiver Ryan Swope for a 26-yard touchdown. The Spartans quickly answered, though, when Cousins connected with Brian Linthicum two minutes later for a seven-yard touchdown pass and a 24-7 lead with 10:02 to play in the half. With 40 seconds left, Michigan State scored again on a two-yard Le’Veon Bell touchdown run. Texas A&M’s Cyrus Gray then helped salvage the end of the half. After a kickoff return to the Aggies’ 37, Gray ran for 15 yards to the Michigan State 48. On the next play he took it to the house, resulting in a 31-14 halftime deficit for the Aggies. Michigan State was the only team to score in the third quarter. Cousins threw his second touchdown pass of the game to BJ Cunningham from 27 yards out and a 38-14 lead at the end of three quarters. Cunningham was the leading receiver for the Spartans, finishing with five receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown. In the fourth, the Aggies tried to come back, but it proved to be too little, too late. Randy Bullock kicked a field goal early in the quarter, followed by a six-yard Tannehill to Ben Malena connection to cut the Spartans’ lead to 38-24. However, Michigan State put the game away on its next possession, driving downfield and scoring on a two-yard Bell touchdown run. Conroy missed the extra point, but Michigan State had enough to win the game. Gray scored again for Texas A&M to complete the scoring with 3:58 left and the 44-31 final. #7 Ohio 31 at #3 Florida State 38 Leading Passer: Tyler Tettleton, Ohio, 21-34-274-3-1 Leading Rusher: Devonta Freeman, FSU, 21-198-1 Leading Receiver: Riley Dunlop, Ohio, 3-85-1 Game MVP: EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State, 19-28-218-4-0 pass, 11-29 rush Game Story: Florida State built a 38-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter and then went into cruise control, which almost cost them against seventh-seed Ohio. The Bobcats scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, the final score coming with 16 seconds remaining when Donte Harden scored a touchdown on a 25-yard run. The ensuing onsides kick was recovered by the Seminoles, and they were able to survive a scare. Despite the Seminoles’ big lead heading into the final quarter, they did not start fast. Florida State scored first when Dustin Hopkins kicked a 38-yard field goal with 9:32 left in the first quarter. The Bobcats then answered with a 12-yard Tyler Tettleton to Riley Dunlop pass and a 7-3 lead after one quarter. In the second quarter, Ohio extended its lead to 14-3 when Tettleton connected with LaVon Brazill from 11 yards out. Then Florida State started its surge, scoring the next 35 points. With 10:55 left in the half, game MVP EJ Manuel connected with Nick O’Leary for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Three minutes later, Manuel found Rashad Greene from the nine to give the Seminoles a 17-14 lead. Manuel then connected with O’Leary again, this time from nine yards out with 1:47 remaining in the second quarter, for a 24-14 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Florida State continued its scoring. Devonta Freeman scored with 9:41 left in the quarter on a 33-yard run. With 5:15 left, Manuel threw his fourth touchdown pass, this time to Rodney Smith for a 16-yard touchdown and a 38-14 lead heading into the final quarter. Manuel finished the day 19 of 28 for only 218 yards, but he threw four touchdowns in building the huge lead. The fourth quarter was Ohio’s turn after the Florida State offense stalled. Matt Weller started the scoring by kicking a 21-yard field goal. With 3:18 left, Tettleton connected with Brazill for the second time and a 38-24 deficit. Harden then scored the final touchdown with 16 seconds left on a 25-yard run. Harden finished the game with 168 yards rushing on 24 carries. Dunlop was the leading receiver for Ohio with 3 receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. Brazill followed with five receptions for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Florida State was led in receiving by Smith with four receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. Greene was behind him with two catches for 41 yards and a touchdown. North Region Player of the Week He did not throw a lot of touchdown passes, but he did lead his team downfield and put them in multiple scoring chances. That is why this week's North Region Player of the Week award goes to Michigan State's Kirk Cousins. The senior quarterback led the Spartans to a 44-31 dismantling of fifth-seed Texas A&M and their air assault of Ryan Tannehill (the first round's National Player of the Week). Cousins finished 27 of 39 for 401 yards and two touchdowns. North Region Wrap Up Michigan State did what it was supposed to do against a dangerous offense: outscore it. Florida State survived against a scrappy Ohio team. And now the Spartans and Seminoles will face off in a winner-take-all finale in the North Region to determine whose season continues and whose ends in East Lansing next week. Meanwhile, next week's consolation game between Texas A&M and Ohio could be interesting, though it means nothing. North Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-13-2013, 10:31 AM	#153
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Go Case Keenum! Houston's my rooting interest going forward. At least until Oklahoma handles them next week SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

01-13-2013, 05:42 PM	#154
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Northwest Region - 3rd Round Northwest Region – Consolation San Jose State 33 at Southern Miss 20 Leading Passer: Matt Faulkner, SJSU, 25-44-345-3-0 Leading Rusher: Brandon Rutley, SJSU, 24-109 Leading Receiver: Noel Grigsby, SJSU, 8-99-1 Game MVP: Matt Faulkner, QB, San Jose State Mississippi State 28 at Virginia Tech 31 Leading Passer: Chris Relf, MSU, 15-32-252-1-2 Leading Rusher: David Wilson, VT, 27-176-3 Leading Receiver: LaDarius Perkins, MSU, 2-73-1 Game MVP: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech San Diego State 27 at Temple 26 Leading Passer: Ryan Lindley, SDSU, 25-46-351-1-0 Leading Rusher: Ronnie Hillman, SDSU, 17-113-1 Leading Receiver: Osmond Nicholas, SDSU, 3-76 Game MVP: Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State, 17-113-1 rush, 3-40 pass Idaho 35 at Air Force 14 Leading Passer: Brian Reader, Idaho, 22-38-238-2-0 Leading Rusher: Mike DeWitt, AFA, 10-128-1 Leading Receiver: Mike Scott, Idaho, 5-85-1 Game MVP: Brian Reader, QB, Idaho UNCC 30 at Rice 27 Leading Passer: Some Dude, UNCC, 26-41-309-3-0 Leading Rusher: Tyler Smith, Rice, 16-99-1 Leading Receiver: That Guy, UNCC, 4-108 Game MVP: Some Dude, QB, UNC-Charlotte Georgia State 25 at Army 19 Leading Passer: Kelton Hill, GSU, 14-19-125-3-1 Leading Rusher: Raymond Maples, Army, 17-175-1 Leading Receiver: Malcolm Brown, Army, 2-49 Game MVP: Kelton Hill, QB, Georgia State, 14-19-125-3-1 pass, 10-54 rush Northwest Region – Semifinals #4 South Carolina 10 at #1 Boise State 43 Leading Passer: Kellen Moore, BSU, 24-35-342-4-0 Leading Rusher: Doug Martin, BSU, 28-128-1 Leading Receiver: Matt Miller, BSU, 5-79 Game MVP: Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State Game Story: Boise State jumped out to a 23-0 lead and never looked back in disposing of fourth-seed South Carolina, 43-10, in the semifinal round of the Northwest Region. Kellen Moore led the attack for the Broncos, completing 24 of 35 passes for 342 yards and four touchdowns. On the other side of the field, South Carolina’s Connor Shaw did not fare so well. He finished 8 of 21 for 102 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. However, he finished second on the team in rushing with 68 yards on 17 carries. Boise State scored its first touchdown with 7:38 in the first quarter. Moore threw a 40-yard touchdown to Kyle Efaw for the score. After a field goal, the Broncos led 10-0 after one. In the second quarter, Boise State added two more touchdowns. Doug Martin caught a pass from Moore from eight yards out, followed by a DJ Harper touchdown reception from 34 yards away. South Carolina was then able to break the scoring streak when Jay Wooten kicked a 46-yard field goal and a 23-3 Boise State halftime lead. The Broncos then went to work more in the second half. Dan Goodale kicked his second field goal and Mitch Burroughs caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Moore to give Boise State a 33-3 lead going into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, Martin scored his second touchdown, this one a two-yard rush. Goodale added another field goal and the Broncos held a 43-3 lead. South Carolina was able to get its only touchdown with 1:39 left when Shaw connected with Alshon Jeffery from the two-yard line. The Gamecocks outrushed Boise State 200-127 in the game. Brandon Wilds led the Gamecocks with 82 yards on 18 carries. However, Boise State won the game’s yardage battle, 469-302, thanks to Moore’s 342 passing yards. Boise State now moves on to the regional final, where they will host the game. #7 Tulsa 22 at #3 Georgia 38 Leading Passer: Aaron Murray, UGA, 20-29-345-4-0 Leading Rusher: Isaiah Crowell, UGA, 23-126-1 Leading Receiver: Orson Charles, UGA, 3-90-1 Game MVP: Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia Game Story: Third-seeded Georgia and seventh-seeded Tulsa battled for the chance to make it to the Northwest Region semifinal, and the Bulldogs were able to overpower the Golden Hurricane for a 38-22 final. Tulsa was the first team on the board after a scoreless first quarter. Golden Hurricane’s running back Ja’Terian Douglas ran in from four yards out to give Tulsa the 7-0 lead with 14:22 left in the half. However, that was just the beginning of a high-scoring quarter. Georgia answered big, starting first with a two-yard touchdown run by Isaiah Crowell to tie the game at seven. Three minutes later, the Bulldogs scored again on a 59-yard pass from game MVP Aaron Murray to Orson Charles. With 6:03 left in the half, Murray connected on his second touchdown pass, this time to Malcolm Mitchell from 28 yards out. Tulsa finally answered with 1:43 left to play when Douglas ran for his second touchdown to make it 21-14 Bulldogs at halftime. Georgia was the only team to score in the third quarter. Murray connected with Mitchell for the second time from the 27-yard line to make it 28-14 after one quarter. Murray finished 20 of 29 for 345 yards and four touchdowns. Mitchell, who finished second for the Bulldogs in receiving yards, finished with four receptions for 68 yards and two touchdowns. In the fourth quarter, Georgia pulled away. Murray hit Crowell for a 10-yard touchdown to make it 35-14. Then, Blair Walsh kicked a 40-yard field goal with 3:15 left to give the Bulldogs a 38-14 advantage. Tulsa was able to score one more time with less than a minute to play when Douglas scored his second touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion for the final 38-22 score. Trey Watts was the leading rusher for the Golden Hurricane with 19 carries for 99 yards. Douglas finished second with 66 yards on 14 carries and all three Tulsa touchdowns. Tulsa quarterback GJ Kinne finished 12 of 24 for 115 yards and two interceptions. Northwest Region Players of the Week For the first time this year, we have a co-players of the week. Both of the winning quarterbacks had outstanding days and almost identical statistics. Therefore, both #11's, Georgia's Aaron Murray and Boise State's Kellen Moore are the Northwest Region Players of the Week. Murray finished 20 of 29 for 345 yards and four touchdowns in third-seed Georgia's 38-22 triumph over seventh-seed Tulsa. Likewise, Moore had a great day, completing 24 of 35 for 342 yards and four touchdowns in the Broncos' 43-10 romp of fourth-seed South Carolina. Northwest Region Wrap Up In the real 2011 season, fifth-ranked Boise State took on 19th-ranked Georgia in both teams' season opener. Some people had this as a championship elimination game. (The now late, RIP) Beano Cook had Georgia as his preseason #1, thinking this game could and would boost the Bulldogs towards a stellar season. He was wrong. The Broncos ripped the Bulldogs a new one in taking the game 35-21. Well, in this simulation, the teams will face off for the right to get to the Elite 8 Tournament, thanks to both teams getting convincing wins in their regional semifinals games. Boise State was the most impressive, running through and over a good South Carolina defense. The Broncos never had to worry about the end result, going up 23-0 in the game and then cruising towards the victory. Georgia had a closer game, but proved strong enough to easily handle Tulsa. Next week the great quarterback-running back duos of Moore-Martin and Murray-Crowell get to face off. Northwest Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-13-2013, 06:06 PM	#155
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - West Region - 3rd Round West Region – Consolation Louisville 27 at Arkansas State 26 Leading Passer: Teddy Bridgewater, UL, 24-41-302-3-2 Leading Rusher: Frankie Jackson, ArkSt, 12-66 Leading Receiver: Dwayne Frampton, ArkSt, 7-108 Game MVP: Victor Anderson, RB, Louisville, 15-55-1 rush, 4-62-1 rec Washington State 19 at Cincinnati 29 Leading Passer: Marshall Lobbestael, WSU, 30-49-383-2-2 Leading Rusher: Isaiah Pead, Cincy, 20-138 Leading Receiver: Marquess Wilson, WSU, 9-142 Game MVP: Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati, 20-138 rush, 4-50-1 rec California 27 at UTSA 48 Leading Passer: Zach Maynard, Cal, 23-32-349-3-2 Leading Rusher: David Glasco, UTSA, 13-128-2 Leading Receiver: Keenan Allen, Cal, 7-129 Game MVP: David Glasco, RB, UT-San Antonio, 13-128-2 rush, 2-13 rec Kansas State 24 at Connecticut 23 Leading Passer: Johnny McEntee, Conn, 22-44-323-1-2 Leading Rusher: Lyle McCombs, Conn, 29-103-1 Leading Receiver: John Hubert, KSU, 2-91-1 Game MVP: John Hubert, RB, Kansas State, 19-48-1 rush, 2-91-1 rec MTSU 24 at Georgia Southern 27 Leading Passer: Logan Kilgore, MTSU, 24-48-333-2-1 Leading Rusher: Benjamin Cunningham, MTSU, 17-81 Leading Receiver: Malcolm Beyah, MTSU, 6-124-1 Game MVP: Logan Kilgore, QB, Middle Tennessee State Minnesota 21 at Ball State 11 Leading Passer: Keith Wenning, Ball, 16-36-178-0-3 Leading Rusher: Jahwan Edwards, Ball, 23-102-1 Leading Receiver: Zane Fakes, Ball, 4-59 Game MVP: MarQuies Gray, QB, Minnesota, 6-10-80-2-0 pass, 27-42 rush West Region – Semifinals #5 Clemson 40 at #1 Oregon 30 Leading Passer: Tajh Boyd, Clem, 20-27-354-3-1 Leading Rusher: LaMichael James, UO, 23-185-1 Leading Receiver: Andre Ellington, Clem, 4-106-1 Game MVP: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson, 25-142-1 rush, 4-106-1 rec Game Story: A combination of grit and circumstance made the difference, as an Andre Ellington-led attack helped boost fifth-seed Clemson to a 40-30 upset of #2 nationally-ranked Oregon. Ellington, the game’s MVP, rushed for 142 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown and added another 106 yards on four receptions with a touchdown. The Clemson quarterback, Tajh Boyd, also had a big day, throwing for 354 yards on 20 of 27 passing with three touchdowns and an interception. Clemson got on the board first in the game when Boyd found Ellington for a 61-yard scoring strike only 48 seconds into the game. However, only 20 seconds later, the Ducks tied it at 7-7 when the game’s leading rusher, LaMichael James, broke a 71-yard run. James finished with 185 yards on 23 carries. With 10:33 left in the first quarter, the Tigers scored again, making this game appear to be a high-scoring shoot out. Boyd threw his second touchdown, this time to Sammy Watkins from 22 yards out. To close the quarter, Oregon kicked two field goals to make it 14-13 Clemson after one. The Ducks took their first lead, 20-14, in the second quarter when Darron Thomas found Lavasier Tuinei from 14 yards out. Thomas was 10 of 21 for 142 yards with a touchdown and interception in the game. After a Clemson field goal, Oregon struck again, this time on a 52-yard Kenjon Barner touchdown run for a 27-17 lead. Barner was second for the Ducks in rushing with 115 yards on 16 carries. Clemson’s Chandler Catanzaro kicked one more field goal before time expired for a 27-20 Ducks advantage at halftime. In the third quarter, the offenses sputtered. The only score of the quarter was Catanzaro’s third field goal to make it 27-23 in favor of Oregon. With 13:30 left in the game, Alejandro Maldonado kicked his third field goal for the Ducks, giving them a 30-23 advantage. The rest of the game was all Clemson. Watkins scored his second receiving touchdown with 9:42 left when Boyd found him from nine yards out. That tied the game, 30-30. Watkins finished with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Clemson scored the game-winning touchdown with 3:39 left when Ellington bust through the Ducks’ defense for a 34-yard score. Catanzaro added his fourth field goal later in the quarter to seal the game and give it the final score, 40-30. With the win, Clemson will travel to Morgantown, West Virginia, to take on the Mountaineers. #7 Auburn 10 at #3 West Virginia 40 Leading Passer: Geno Smith, WVU, 30-46-352-3-1 Leading Rusher: Dustin Garrison, WVU, 22-168-2 Leading Receiver: Stedman Bailey, WVU, 6-108 Game MVP: Dustin Garrison, RB, West Virginia, 22-168-2 rush, 3-24 rec Game Story: A week after having a tremendous game, Barrett Trotter and the Auburn Tigers struggled mightily at West Virginia, dropping the game 40-10. Neither team started fast, but the Mountaineers’ defense was able to hold Trotter in check. Trotter finished 18 of 43 for 277 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. West Virginia started the scoring with 9:45 in the first quarter when Geno Smith hit Tavon Austin for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Smith was 30 of 46 for 352 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in the game. Auburn was able to cut the lead to 7-3 later in the quarter, but West Virginia scored all ten points of the second quarter to take a 16-3 lead into the break. In the third quarter, the Mountaineers started to pull away. Smith threw his third touchdown, this one to Ivan McCartney from the 12. A minute later, Auburn answered when Trotter found an open Trovon Reed from 13 yards out to make the score 23-10 going into the final quarter. The fourth quarter was all West Virginia. Garrison, the game’s MVP scored two touchdowns, one from the one-yard line, and the second a 68-yard romp. Tyler Bitancurt added a 43-yard field goal between Garrison’s touchdowns for the final 40-10 score. Garrison finished with 168 yards on 22 carries, including his two fourth-quarter touchdowns. He also added 24 yards on three receptions. With the win, coupled with Clemson’s upset win at Oregon, West Virginia will host Clemson in the West Region final. West Region Player of the Week Not only was he the star in fifth-seed Clemson's upset win at #2 National Seed Oregon, but running back Andre Ellington also scored the winning touchdown in the Tigers' come-from-behind win in Eugene. Ellington finished with 25 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. West Region Wrap Up One of the two semifinals goes down as a classic. Yes, the final score was a ten point difference, but the game was tight and well-played, and Clemson played above its head in the 40-30 upset win at Oregon. Tajh Boyd and Andre Ellington had outstanding days for the Tigers, and now they get to go on the road again to face off against West Virginia. The Mountaineers did what they were supposed to do in dismantling seventh-seed Auburn, 40-10. West Virginia is led by a great quarterback in Geno Smith, but the defense is suspect. Therefore, it was impressive to shut down a very hot Barrett Trotter at Auburn. This region, like the Northwest Region final, will feature a real 2011 rematch. Both Clemson and West Virginia were BCS teams. Clemson was the ACC champion and the Mountaineers were the Big East champion. They met in the Orange Bowl in Miami where many thought it would be an exciting match up. Well, it was for one team. West Virginia set multiple bowl records in defeating the Tigers 70-33. The Mountaineers set the points in a game (70), Points in a half (49), and points in a quarter (35) records. They also tied records for team touchdowns (10), and both teams combined for 69 points in a half for another record. Individually, Geno Smith tied the record for touchdown passes (6) and total touchdowns (7). Tavin Austin tied a record for touchdown receptions (4). Can we get a similar offensive output in the replay? We shall see when StLee clicks a button. West Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-13-2013, 07:37 PM	#156
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - East Region - 3rd Round (I should've covered ONE story per region! These are taking a long time to do with other distractions. Anyway, here is the East) East Region – Consolation UL-Lafayette 16 at Miami (OH) 35 Leading Passer: Zac Dysert, Mia, 22-34-416-4-2 Leading Rusher: Erik Finklea, Mia, 17-128-1 Leading Receiver: Nick Harwell, Mia, 8-187-2 Game MVP: Nick Harwell, WR, Miami (OH) Utah State 30 at Syracuse 20 Leading Passer: Ryan Nassib, SU, 25-38-365-2-1 Leading Rusher: Michael Smith, USU, 10-109-1 Leading Receiver: Alec Lemon, SU, 7-100-2 Game MVP: Adam Kennedy, QB, Utah State, 17-24-324-2-0 UTEP 31 at Bowling Green 27 Leading Passer: Nick Lamaison, UTEP, 21-33-302-2-3 Leading Rusher: Anthon Samuel, BGSU, 22-189-1 Leading Receiver: Jordan Leslie, UTEP, 4-120-1 Game MVP: Joe Banyard, RB, UTEP, 14-107-2 rush, 3-26-1 rec Troy 49 at New Mexico State 28 Leading Passer: Corey Robinson, Troy, 23-36-342-4-1 Leading Rusher: DJ Taylor, Troy, 11-109-1 Leading Receiver: Kenny Turner, NMSU, 4-75 Game MVP: Corey Robinson, QB, Troy Colorado 31 at Buffalo 38 Leading Passer: Tyler Hansen, CU, 27-38-374-3-2 Leading Rusher: Branden Oliver, Buff, 29-126-2 Leading Receiver: Paul Richardson, CU, 5-140-1 Game MVP: Branden Oliver, RB, Buffalo, 29-126-2 rush, 2-28 rec Old Dominion 24 at UAB 44 Leading Passer: ODU, 19-33-284-1-1 Leading Rusher: Greg Franklin, UAB, 13-145-1 Leading Receiver: ODU, 3-91 Game MVP: Jonathan Perry, QB, UAB, 17-26-183-3-0 pass, 14-49-1 rush East Region – Semifinals #4 UCLA 11 at #1 North Carolina 34 Leading Passer: Bryn Renner, UNC, 29-36-330-1-2 Leading Rusher: Giovani Bernard, UNC, 24-133-3 Leading Receiver: Dwight Jones, UNC, 7-77 Game MVP: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina, 24-133-3 rush, 3-25 rec Game Story: Top-seed North Carolina rolled over UCLA, gaining a 20-0 halftime lead on their way to a 34-11 victory in Chapel Hill. Giovani Bernard was named game most valuable player by rushing for 133 yards on 24 carries and three touchdowns. He also added 25 yards on three receptions. The first quarter was low-scoring, with the only score coming on a Thomas Moore field goal and a 3-0 Tarheels advantage. In the second quarter, Bernard scored the first of his three rushing touchdowns on a four-yard plunge through the middle of the line. North Carolina scored again with 47 seconds remaining when Bryn Renner hot Eric Ebron for a five-yard scoring strike and a 17-0 lead. Renner finished as the game’s leading passer with 330 yards on 29 of 36 passing with a touchdown and two interceptions. On the other side of the field, UCLA’s Kevin Prince was only 8 of 19 for 112 yards and two interceptions. After the North Carolina touchdown, the Bruins got possession of the ball, but Prince was intercepted by Pete Mangum, who returned the ball to the UCLA 35. Four plays later, Moore kicked his second field goal for a 20-0 advantage at halftime. UCLA finally got on the board early in the second half. Tyler Gonzalez kicked a 21-yard field goal after the Bruins failed to capitalize on a North Carolina turnover. Later in the quarter, Bernard ran another touchdown in for the Tarheels. This time he scored on a 32-yard run with 1:49 left in the third quarter and a 27-3 Tarheels’ lead. The Bruins got their first and only touchdown of the game with 13:41 to play. Prince scored on a one-yard run and then plunged in for the two-point conversion for a 27-11 UNC advantage. In addition to his passing yards, Prince finished third on the UCLA team with 29 yards on 14 carries. Derrick Coleman rushed for 51 yards and Johnathan Franklin added 46 yards to lead the Bruins. With 3:42 left in the game, Bernard scored his third and final touchdown on an 11-yard run. Neither team scored again, leading to the 34-11 win. By winning the game, North Carolina will now host the East Region Final next week in Chapel Hill. #3 Iowa 28 at #2 Arkansas 30 Leading Passer: James Vandenburg, Iowa, 22-34-297-2-2 Leading Rusher: Marcus Coker, Iowa, 32-128-1 Leading Receiver: Marvin McNutt, Iowa, 8-97-1 Game MVP: Marcus Coker, RB, Iowa, 32-128-1 rush, 3-31 rec Game Story: Arkansas built leads of 17-0 and 30-14 and then held on tight in defeating third-seed Iowa, 30-28, in an East Region semifinal game. The Razorbacks jumped out to a 17-0 first quarter lead to give them the advantage they needed. With 13:15 left in the first quarter, Tyler Wilson connected with Jarius Wright from seven yards out to give Arkansas a score on its first possession. That score was followed by a Zach Hocker field goal and a Wilson to Cobi Hamilton connection from the eight for the 17-0 lead. Despite his two touchdown passes in the first quarter, Wilson was relatively quiet the rest of the day. He finished with 225 yards passing on 21 of 33 passing with two touchdowns and an interception. Iowa got on the scoreboard for the first time early in the second quarter. Marcus Coker, the game’s most valuable player, scored on a one-yard dive over the pile and a 17-7 Arkansas advantage. With 6:28 left in the quarter, James Vandenberg hit Keenan Davis from 12 yards out to cut the lead to 17-14. Vandenberg was the leading passer in the game, going 22 of 34 for 297 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed for 34 yards. Arkansas got back on track the rest of the half. Dennis Johnson scored on a four-yard run with 4:26 left for a 24-14 advantage. Johnson led the Razorbacks in rushing with 72 yards on 14 carries. With 15 seconds left, Hocker kicked his second field goal for a 27-14 Razorbacks’ lead at the break. Hocker scored Arkansas’ final points with 11:05 left in the third quarter with a 30-yard field goal. He finished 3 of 3 on the day on field goal attempts and added three point afters. With 6:46 left in the quarter, the Hawkeyes answered when De’Andre Johnson ran in from the 11 to make the score 30-21 after three quarters. In the fourth, both defenses tightened up. While Arkansas was unable to take advantage of a Vandenberg interception, the Hawkeyes did take advantage of a Wilson interception, returning an interception to the Arkansas 18. Three plays later, Vandenberg connected with Marvin McNutt for a three-yard score with 3:02 remaining. McNutt led the Hawkeyes in receiving with eight receptions for 97 yards. Iowa elected to kick off deep. Arkansas then drove into Iowa territory before stalling at the Hawkeyes’ 42. From there they punted, giving Iowa the ball back. Vandenberg then heaved a long throw that was caught by Davis for 44 yards. Davis was second in receiving for the Hawkeyes with five catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. The reception gave Iowa the ball at the Arkansas 37 with just two seconds left. From there, they attempted a 54-yard field goal, but the attempt was well off the mark, and Arkansas held on for the win, 30-28. East Region Player of the Week Giovani Bernard of North Carolina was dominant in the top-seeded team's 34-11 thrashing of UCLA. Bernard rushed 24 times for 133 yards and three touchdowns, and he added another 25 yards receiving on three catches. East Region Wrap Up North Carolina has been a pleasant surprise throughout this simulation. This author has always been a fan of Kenan Memorial Stadium and name it my second favorite stadium in the country. Can you guess my favorite stadium? Therefore, seeing the Tarheels dominant thus far in the simulation is pleasing. UCLA was the Pac 12 representative in the South Division in the real 2011 season, but everyone knows just how bad they really were. Still, it was an impressive run for them to be in the final 32 teams, even if that last loss was a resounding defeat. On the other side of the bracket, Arkansas and Iowa had a boring start but a thrilling finish. Who knows how much toll a real-life game would have taken on the Razorbacks? Since this is a computer-generated simulation, there will be none, so the Razorbacks will be the favorite going into Chapel Hill. This marks the first region so far to see the #1 and #2 seeds advance to the regional final, though it is possible in the other three regions yet to be simmed. East Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-13-2013, 11:56 PM	#158
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Southeast Region - 3rd Round Southeast Region – Consolation SMU 38 at Utah 10 Leading Passer: JJ McDermott, SMU, 21-36-329-3-1 Leading Rusher: Jared Williams, SMU, 20-166-2 Leading Receiver: Cole Beasley, SMU, 7-139-1 Game MVP: Jared Williams, RB, SMU, 20-166-2 rush, 2-32 rec Iowa State 42 at Arizona 40, 3OT Leading Passer: Nick Foles, Ariz, 45-71-570-4-2 Leading Rusher: James White, ISU, 15-130-2 Leading Receiver: Juron Criner, Ariz, 10-148 Game MVP: James White, RB, Iowa State, 15-130-2 rush, 2-54-1 rec Western Kentucky 21 at North Carolina State 20 Leading Passer: Mike Glennon, NCSU, 17-28-218-0-1 Leading Rusher: Bobby Rainey, WKU, 36-136-1 Leading Receiver: Tobias Palmer, NCSU, 4-74 Game MVP: Bobby Rainey, RB, Western Kentucky, 36-136-1 rush, 4-63 rec Illinois 17 at Florida International 23 Leading Passer: Wesley Carroll, FIU, 18-30-175-0-0 Leading Rusher: Jason Ford, Ill, 18-149 Leading Receiver: TY Hilton, FIU, 4-59 Game MVP: Kedrick Rhodes, RB, Florida International, 24-95-2 rush, 4-30 rec Akron 16 at South Alabama 35 Leading Passer: CJ Bennett, USA, 18-29-264-1-1 Leading Rusher: Demetre Baker, USA, 20-95-1 Leading Receiver: Jereme Jones, USA, 3-63 Game MVP: Demetre Baker, RB, South Alabama, 20-95-1 rush, 2-15 rec Fresno State 27 at Duke 24 Leading Passer: Sean Renfree, Duke, 24-36-326-3-0 Leading Rusher: Robbie Rouse, FSU, 30-233 Leading Receiver: Jalen Saunders, FSU, 4-104 Game MVP: Robbie Rouse, RB, Fresno State, 30-233 rush, 4-34-1 rec Southeast Region – Semifinals #5 Oklahoma State 28 at #1 Alabama 40 Leading Passer: Brandon Weeden, OSU, 34-51-422-3-3 Leading Rusher: Eddie Lacy, Bama, 11-117-1 Leading Receiver: Justin Blackmon, OSU, 11-135-1 Game MVP: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama, 31-94-1 rush, 4-47-1 rec Game Story: Alabama overcame a 28-27 deficit to score all 13 points of the fourth quarter in defeating fifth-seed Oklahoma State, 40-28, in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide took a 30-28 lead with 12:18 left in the game on a 40-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal. Five minutes later, game MVP Trent Richardson scored on an 11-yard touchdown run for a 37-28 advantage. Shelley then kicked another field goal later in the quarter to seal the win. Oklahoma State offered a good challenge for Alabama, if you were to ignore the first and fourth quarters where they were shut out. Alabama scored first in the game on a 65-yard Eddie Lacy run with 13:44 left in the first quarter. The Crimson Tide followed that score with a 27-yard Jalston Fowler run to go up 14-0 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Cowboys finally started to make an impact. The first score came when Brandon Weeden found Colton Chelf for an eight-yard pass. Shelley kicked the first of his four field goals with 6:21 remaining in the half to make it 17-7 for the Tide. Oklahoma State then scored again when Weeded connected on a fade route from the two to Justin Blackmon. With 22 seconds, Alabama answered when Richardson caught a one-yard screen from AJ McCarron and took it in for the score, giving the Tide a 24-14 lead at halftime. The Cowboys were not discouraged, though. Weeden threw his third touchdown of the game with 9:48 left in the third quarter. This time it was a four-yard connection with Josh Cooper to cut the lead to 24-21. After another Shelley field goal made it 27-21, Oklahoma State answered to take its first lead of the game, 28-27. Joseph Randle scored from the two and the Cowboys had the momentum going into the fourth. Unfortunately, the Oklahoma State defense could not hold and Alabama scored on three of its next four possessions to win the game. McCarron finished the game 23 of 31 for 310 yards with a touchdown and interception to lead Alabama. Lacy was the leading rusher with 117 yards on just 11 carries and a touchdown. Richardson added 94 yards on 31 carries and a touchdown, and he also caught four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown. Marquis Maze was the leading Crimson Tide receiver with five receptions for 65 yards. Randle was the Cowboys’ leading rusher with 18 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown. Alabama outrushed Oklahoma State 241-37. The Crimson Tide also outgained them 551-459, and won the turnover battle 4-2. #3 Baylor 55 at #2 Boston College 52 Leading Passer: Chase Rettig, BC, 30-45-415-5-0 Leading Rusher: Terrance Ganaway, Bay, 26-217-3 Leading Receiver: Ifeanyi Momah, BC, 7-121 Game MVP: Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor, 26-217-3 rush, 2-6 rec Game Story: Baylor had a 24-point lead in the fourth quarter and watched it evaporate, though time was on the side of the Bears in holding on to beat second-seed Boston College, 55-52. The Eagles trailed 49-17 with 5:48 left in the third quarter but scored five touchdowns over the next 20 minutes to make the score much closer than comfort for Baylor. The Bears took an early lead when Terrance Ganaway rushed for a 13-yard touchdown with 10:31 left in the quarter. A Boston College field goal made it 7-3 after the first. In the second quarter, Baylor started to explode, scoring four touchdowns to just one by the Eagles. Ganaway, the game’s MVP rushed for his second of three touchdowns to give Baylor a 14-3 lead. The Eagles then answered when Rolandan Finch scored to make it 14-10 with 8:58 left. Two minutes later, Baylor scored again on a Jarred Salubi rushing touchdown. With 1:35 left, the Bears scored again when Robert Griffin connected on his first of four touchdown passes. This one was a 20-yard strike to Terrance Williams. Then with no time left on the clock, Griffin found Lanear Sampson for a 38-yard pass to give Baylor a 35-10 lead at the half. Boston College started the scoring in the second half when Chase Rettig woke up and started finding open receivers all over the field. His first of five second-half touchdown passes went to Chris Pantale from the nine. Griffin answered, though, by finding Sampson and Williams again on consecutive touchdown drives and a 49-17 lead. Boston College then scored the final points of the quarter when Finch scored on a nine-yard run to make it 49-24 in favor of Baylor entering the final quarter. The Eagles scored first in the fourth quarter on a Rettig to Pantale pass with 12:33 left. Baylor answered when Ganaway scored on a 28-yard run. A missed extra point made it 55-31 with 9:10 left. Boston College then scored the game’s final points. With 5:38 left, Rettig connected with Alex Amidon from the five to make it 55-39 following a two-point conversion. Then Rettig found Lars Anderson for a 38-yard score with 3:15 left. The two-point attempt failed, giving Baylor a 10-point advantage. The Eagles were able to find the end zone one more time when Rettig connected with Amidon for a second time with just eight seconds left. Boston College could not recover the ensuing onsides kick, and the game was over with Baylor on top 55-52. In the game, Boston College outgained the Bears 596-577 thanks mostly to Rettig’s second half performance. Rettig was 30 of 45 for 415 yards and five touchdowns in the game. Those numbers would usually earn a player National Player of the Week honors, but Rettig was not even the game’s MVP in this offensive explosion of a game. The game MVP went to Ganaway, who rushed for 217 yards and three touchdowns on 26 rushes. Griffin had a solid day, too, completing 20 of 25 passes for 298 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. Kendall Wright was Griffin’s top receiver with eight receptions for 119 yards. Sampson had only two catches but both were for touchdowns. Williams had two touchdowns, also, on four catches for 65 yards to finish third on the team in receiving yards. Finch was the leading rusher for Boston College. He finished with 140 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns. Southeast Region Player of the Week In a game featuring a ton of offensive explosion and any one of about six people who could have been named Southeast Region Player of the Week, we go with Baylor senior tailback Terrance Ganaway. Ganaway rushed 26 times for 217 yards and three touchdowns and added two receptions for six yards in the Bears' 55-52 win over second-seed Boston College. Southeast Region Wrap Up This author has already claimed this region to be his favorite, and it most certainly lived up to the billing. Although the Alabama-Oklahoma State game was not a nail biter, it most certainly was not a 10-3 bore. Oklahoma State's offense is great but its defense is not so great. The result? Sixty-eight points scored in what many thought might end up being a low-scoring game. The other game was more of what we would expect with Baylor and Boston College combining for over 100 points and over 1000 yards. The Bears had a big lead, but that lead evaporated. Let's say this now: the "Battle to ONE" replay featured a Boston College team that people would have enjoyed watching instead of the REAL Boston College team that went 4-8 including home losses to Duke and Wake Forest. Of course, they also almost beat Notre Dame, which is always funny (see, real 2011 Pittsburgh Panthers). In the end, the regional final looks to be a potentially fun one. Baylor's high-flying offensive attack meets Alabama's NFL defense. Of course, the Crimson Tide's offense is pretty good, too, and Baylor's defense is atrocious. Therefore, Alabama should win this one going away, but we still have to see what happens when the simulation button is clicked. Southeast Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-14-2013, 07:24 PM	#159
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - South Central Region - 3rd Round South Central Region – Consolation Colorado State 10 at Nebraska 21 Leading Passer: Pete Thomas, CSU, 20-39-199-1-3 Leading Rusher: Rex Burkhead, Neb, 34-115-1 Leading Receiver: Lou Greenwood, CSU, 5-92 Game MVP: Taylor Martinez, QB, Nebraska, 9-13-163-1-0 pass, 20-78 rush Ohio State 31 at Ole Miss 13 Leading Passer: Randall Mackey, Miss, 26-38-337-1-0 Leading Rusher: Dan Herron, OSU, 22-155-1 Leading Receiver: Nickolas Brassell, Miss, 5-70 Game MVP: Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State, 22-155-1 rush, 1-14 rec East Carolina 13 at South Florida 34 Leading Passer: Dominique Davis, ECU, 17-39-244-1-1 Leading Rusher: Darrell Scott, USF, 21-204-2 Leading Receiver: Sterling Griffin, USF, 5-104 Game MVP: Darrell Scott, RB, South Florida, 21-204-2 rush, 1-13 rec Purdue 41 at BYU 31 Leading Passer: Caleb TerBush, Pur, 23-32-239-3-1 Leading Rusher: JJ Di Luigi, BYU, 15-103-2 Leading Receiver: Antavian Edison, Pur, 4-71 Game MVP: Caleb TerBush, QB, Purdue, 23-32-239-3-1 pass, 13-32 rush Texas State 0 at Arizona State 37 Leading Passer: Brock Osweiler, ASU, 23-36-302-4-0 Leading Rusher: Cameron Marshall, ASU, 23-96 Leading Receiver: Gerell Robinson, ASU, 4-99-1 Game MVP: Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State, 23-36-302-4-0 Massachusetts 6 at Kent State 24 Leading Passer: Spencer Keith, Kent, 18-28-246-2-1 Leading Rusher: Jacquise Terry, Kent, 10-67 Leading Receiver: Jacquise Terry, Kent, 3-70 Game MVP: Trayion Durham, RB, Kent State, 24-59-1 rush, 1-24-1 rec South Central Region – Semifinals #4 Toledo 14 at #1 LSU 33 Leading Passer: Terrance Owens, Tol, 20-39-235-2-1 Leading Rusher: Spencer Ware, LSU, 18-93 Leading Receiver: Eric Page, Tol, 9-101-1 Game MVP: Jordan Jefferson, QB, LSU, 12-22-113-0-0 pass, 10-26-2 rush Game Story: Neither offense could get on track, but LSU’s rushing offense made the difference in the Tigers’ 33-14 triumph over fourth-seed Toledo. LSU outrushed the Rockets 221-103. Toledo outgained LSU 338-334 in the game, but LSU was able to score often in the fourth quarter to pull away. Neither team scored in the first quarter, but LSU senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson scored with 14:55 left in the half on a two-yard sneak. With 5:05 left in the quarter, Toledo’s Terrance Owens found Eric Page from nine yards out to tie the game 7-7 at halftime. In the third quarter, LSU took the lead on two Drew Alleman field goals. The score after three quarters was 13-7 in favor of the Tigers. Alleman kicked his third field goal with 13:07 left to give LSU a 16-7 lead, which turned out to put the game out of reach. The Rockets answered with an Owens to James Green pass to cut the lead to 16-14 with 8:16 left, but the rest of the quarter was all LSU. Alfred Blue scored on a 44-yard breakaway run to give the Tigers a 23-14 lead with 6:27 left. Following an Owens interception, Jefferson ran the ball in for the second time, this one from the eight to give LSU a 30-14 lead. Alleman added a late field goal for the 33-14 final. Jefferson was named the game’s MVP despite not having an outstanding day. He finished with only 113 yards passing, but he did score two of LSU’s three touchdowns. Spencer Ware led the Tigers in rushing with 93 yards on 18 carries. Blue had 58 yards and the touchdown, and Michael Ford added another 44 yards rushing. Deangelo Peterson was LSU’s leading receiver with three receptions for 31 yards. Eric Page was the leading receiver for the Rockets with nine receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. Adonis Thomas led Toledo in rushing with 58 yards on 25 carries. Toledo averaged only 2 yards per carry as a team. #3 Stanford 13 at #2 Florida 48 Leading Passer: John Brantley, UF, 21-26-262-2-0 Leading Rusher: Chris Rainey, UF, 21-111-2 Leading Receiver: Coby Fleener, Stan, 5-61 Game MVP: Chris Rainey, 21-111-2 rush, 2-28-1 rec Game Story: Florida ran around, through, and over Stanford and Andrew Luck for 315 rushing yards in blasting the third-seed Cardinal 51-13. Chris Rainey of Florida was named the game’s MVP with 111 yards rushing and two touchdowns and 28 yards receiving and another touchdown. He was one of three Gators to rush for 80 yards or more. Mike Gillislee rushed for 101 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. Jeff Demps rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. The Gators got on the board first in the first quarter when John Brantley connected with Rainey for a 13-yard touchdown pass with 12:07 left. Stanford scored on a field goal with 58 seconds left to make it 7-3. Then Demps broke off a big run for the Gators, a 56-yarder to give the Gators a 14-3 after one quarter. In the second quarter, Florida extended its lead when Rainey scored his second touchdown on a two-yard run. Luck finally got something going later in the quarter when he scored on a one-yard sneak with 7:18 left. The Gators then broke the game open again with 1:10 left in the half when Gillislee had his long touchdown run of 52 yards. Florida led 28-10 at the break. To start the second half, Rainey found the end zone again. This time he scored from the three, giving Florida a 35-10 lead early in the second half. Stanford answered that score with a Jordan Williamson field goal for their final points and a 35-13 deficit. Brantley then threw his second touchdown pass, this time to Frankie Hammond from 13 yards out and a 42-13 lead going into the final quarter. In the fourth, two Caleb Sturgis field goals completed the scoring and the 48-13 final. Luck had an unusually pedestrian day at quarterback. He completed 21 of 31 passes for 226 yards. Stepfan Taylor was also ineffective, rushing for 45 yards on 20 carries. The Cardinal were outrushed 315-88 in the game and outgained 577-314. Andre Debose led the Gators in receiving yards with 57 yards on three catches. Florida now moves on to play at LSU in a former Southeastern Conference rivalry game. South Central Region Player of the Week Bad timing from a real-life PR standpoint, but this week's South Central Region Player of the Week is Florida's Chris Rainey. Rainey rushed for 111 yards on 21 carries with two touchdowns, and he caught two passes for 28 yards and a touchdown in second-seed Florida's 48-13 romp of Stanford. South Central Region Wrap Up Because of the ability of Andrew Luck, most would not be surprised for Stanford to have taken this bracket. After all, the Cardinal were a BCS team in the real 2011 season, and Florida was a 6-6 mess. I have not looked extensively into what went wrong for the Gators, but, as a rival of my favorite team, anytime they sit at 6-6 on the season, I consider that a good thing. In this iteration, though, Florida is a damn strong team and, other than their upset loss at Central Florida, have been really good. They are an intriguing team to see how much farther they can go. For now, they have made it to the Sweet 16. LSU is the other team in the final, and everyone knows they were the #1 team in the real season entering the BCS Championshop Game (where they were neutered by Alabama). The Tigers again took care of business without a lot of flash in beating Tulsa. LSU is the team I know best, and I know where their limits are. They may surprise and make it through to win it all, but somehow I doubt it. For now, the South Central Region final will be another rematch game (the third of the brackets). In the real 2011 game, it was a slaughter. LSU won it 41-11 and it was never close. Of course, just from that game I know that Brantley was unavailable, and I bet many of the Gators' struggles in the real 2011 season were at the quarterback position. In this simulation, there are no injuries, so Florida has a much better chance against a top-tier defense this time. South Central Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-14-2013, 08:02 PM	#160
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Southwest Region - 3rd Round Southwest Region – Consolation Kansas 20 at Pittsburgh 24, 2OT Leading Passer: Jordan Webb, KU, 18-30-228-1-1 Leading Rusher: James Sims, KU, 24-88 Leading Receiver: JaCorey Shepherd, KU, 4-69-1 Game MVP: Zach Brown, RB, Pittsburgh, 13-61-2 rush, 4-54 rec UL-Monroe 21 at Northern Illinois 16 Leading Passer: Kolton Browning, ULM, 27-38-322-1-0 Leading Rusher: Keith Harris, NIU, 12-78 Leading Receiver: Brent Leonard, ULM, 9-102 Game MVP: Kolton Browning, QB, UL-Monroe, 27-38-322-1-0 pass, 21-56 rush Navy 43 at Eastern Michigan 20 Leading Passer: Tyler Benz, EMU, 8-25-157-2-0 Leading Rusher: Noah Copeland, Navy19-153-1 Leading Receiver: Tyreese Russell, EMU, 1-68-1 Game MVP: Noah Copeland, RB, Navy Virginia 6 at Michigan 16 Leading Passer: Michael Rocco, UVA, 31-53-362-0-2 Leading Rusher: Kevin Parks, UVA, 13-102 Leading Receiver: Jeremy Gallon, Mich, 3-88-1 Game MVP: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, 5-14-109-1-0 pass, 19-88 rush UNLV 6 at Rutgers 37 Leading Passer: Gary Nova, Rut, 17-34-250-2-3 Leading Rusher: Jawan Jamison, Rut, 33-189-2 Leading Receiver: Jawan Jamison, Rut, 5-64 Game MVP: Jawan Jamison, RB, Rutgers, 33-189-2 rush, 5-64 rec North Texas 21 at Georgia Tech 40 Leading Passer: Derek Thompson, NTU, 21-34-217-1-3 Leading Rusher: Orwin Smith, GT, 15-105-2 Leading Receiver: Brelan Chancellor, NTU, 4-59 Game MVP: Orwin Smith, RB, Georgia Tech Southwest Region – Semifinals #5 Vanderbilt 14 at #1 Texas 33 Leading Passer: Case McCoy, Tex, 17-34-204-1-0 Leading Rusher: Zac Stacy, Vandy, 18-162 Leading Receiver: Marquise Goodwin, Tex, 4-66 Game MVP: Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas, 28-127-2 rush Game Story: Number one seed Texas took advantage of four Jordan Rodgers interceptions to defeat fifth-seed Vanderbilt 33-14 in Austin. Quandre Diggs led the defensive performance with two interceptions for the Longhorns. Carrington Byndom and Adrian Phillips each had an interception, also, in a game where neither team’s offense could get going. Texas took advantage of superior field position to gain the big win. The Longhorns outgained the Commodores 369-357 in the game. The first quarter was all Texas. Justin Tucker kicked a 21-yard field goal and Case McCoy threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Darius White to give the Longhorns a 10-0 lead after one quarter. Both Texas scores were set up by Rodgers interceptions. In the second quarter, Vanderbilt was able to cut into the Texas lead. Jerron Seymour ran the ball in from the four to cut the lead to 10-7 with 10:34 left in the half. With 7:47 left, Tucker converted a 50-yard field goal, followed by a 44-yard field goal with 1:05 left for a 16-7 Longhorns advantage at the half. Malcolm Brown got the second half started with a 27-yard touchdown run for a 23-7 Texas advantage. With 28 seconds left in the quarter, Rodgers was able to find Brandon Barden for a 16-yard scoring strike and a 23-14 Texas lead after three quarters. Just like the first quarter, the fourth quarter was all Texas. Brown, the game’s MVP, scored his second touchdown from five yards out. Tucker added his fourth field goal later in the quarter for the 33-14 final. Brown finished with 127 yards on 28 carries and two touchdowns to lead Texas. Zac Stacy was the leading rusher for the Commodores with 162 yards on 18 carries. Jordan Matthews was the leading receiver with 4 catches for 57 yards. Rodgers finished 13 of 31 for 160 yards with a touchdown and four interceptions. #14 Marshall 3 at #2 USC 55 Leading Passer: Matt Barkley, USC, 24-36-289-4-0 Leading Rusher: Curtis McNeal, USC, 18-118-2 Leading Receiver: Robert Woods, USC, 8-95-2 Game MVP: Matt Barkley, QB, USC Game Story: Marshall’s Cinderella story came to abrupt end as the 14th-seed Thundering Herd were whipped by second-seed USC, 55-3. The Trojans were led by quarterback Matt Barkley who completed 24 of 36 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns. The game was close early. USC’s Marc Tyler broker free for a 44-yard rushing touchdown with 6:16 left in the first quarter and a 7-0 lead. Marshall then answered with a 20-yard Tyler Warner field goal to make the score 7-3 at the end of the first quarter. USC started to pull away late in the second quarter. With 4:57 left in the half, Barley threw his first touchdown pass on a 11-yard strike to Robert Woods. Woods was the leading receiver of the game with eight catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Curtis McNeal then scored on a 17-yard run with 45 seconds left to give the Trojans a 21-3 lead at the half. The second half was all USC. Barkley found Brice Butler for a 13-yard pass early in the third quarter, followed by a Barkley to Randall Telfer pass with 7:15 left. Andre Heidari kicked a 31-yard field goal later in the quarter to give the Trojans a 38-3 lead heading into the final quarter. In the fourth, McNeal broke off another long run, this time for 34 yards, to give USC a 45-3 lead. Barkley was still throwing midway through the blowout win and found Woods for an 18-yard pass. After another Heidari field goal, the scoring ended and USC had a 55-3 win. Two Trojans finished with over 100 yards rushing. McNeal had 118 yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns. Tyler added 103 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown. Marshall was led in rushing by Travon Van with 35 yards on 9 carries. Tron Martinez was held to just 17 yards on 16 carries. Troy Evans was the leading receiver with four catches for 42 yards. Rakeem Cato finished 20 of 38 for 212 yards and two interceptions. Southwest Region Player of the Week USC trampled 14th-seed Marshall, and much of that was from the play of junior quarterback Matt Barkley. He finished 24 of 36 or 289 yards and four touchdowns in the Trojans' 55-3 win. Southwest Region Wrap Up The real 2011 Texas program was a major disappointment so much so that Bleacher Report named the Longhorns the eighth biggest disappointment in the nation. Then StLee comes around, throws a simulation idea around, puts it into play, and here we have a national title contender. Enter USC. At the end of the real 2011 season, the Trojans were crowned the paper champions of the 2012 season (more on that when I begin my 2012 replay dynasty). This USimC squad looks to be a really tough out and because they do not have to worry about depth problems, I can see USC potentially being the NCAA 128: Battle to ONE champs. Their first team offense is THAT good. It should be interesting to see what USC at Texas looks like in the Southwest Region final. Southwest Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-14-2013, 08:56 PM	#161
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - 3rd Round Wrap Up Third Round Wrap Up We are down to the SWEET SIXTEEN. Here are the remaining seeds. Remaining seeds: #1 = 6 (6-1 in Round 3): Alabama, Boise State, LSU, Michigan State, North Carolina, Texas #2 = 3 (3-2 in Round 3): Arkansas, Florida, USC #3 = 5 (5-2 in Round 3): Baylor, Florida State, Georgia, Houston, West Virginia #4 = 1 (1-3 in Round 3): Oklahoma #5 = 1 (1-3 in Round 3): Clemson #6-#16 = 0 (0-5 in Round 3) The lower portions of the bracket are now all officially eliminated. That leaves fifth-seed Clemson (the real 2011 ACC champions, for what it's worth) as the lowest remaining seed. The Tigers did not arrive there by any easy means, considering they had to go into Eugene to defeat the #2 National Seed Ducks. With Oregon losing, two of the national seeds are out, and the winner of those regions--West and Northeast--would assume their spots in the NCAA 128 Tournament. That means either Houston or Oklahoma in the Northeast Region will likely have to take on Alabama in the Elite 8 Tournament. Ouch. Regardless of what happens in the Elite 8 Tournament, it has to be an honor to have made it that far. Oklahoma is the second lowest seed as the fourth-seed. They benefited by Washington upsetting Penn State the week before and were able to host the Huskies. The real 2011 Sooners were considered to be a national title contender (according to CFN, they were #2!!!), but they weren't even the best team in their state! We will see if they can redeem themselves. Like Oklahoma, the real 2011 Florida State was considered to be disappointments as preseason national title contenders. The Seminoles were rated as high as #4 in some polls but fell off during the year. Now Florida State has a chance to redeem itself, but that means winning at Michigan State, the #4 National Seed. Now for the "I-told-you-so" Moment of the Week. Remember in my little wrap up last week when I wrote this: "The lowest remaining seed of the 32 is 14th-seed Marshall, which was lucky enough to follow beating third-seed Michigan with facing 11th-seed UL-Monroe. Their next match up is at USC. People, bet the house on USC! Bet the house!!!" Yeah, I told you so. I have suspected that there is a hidden agenda in whatifsport's sim engine. Maybe it's just paranoia because, after all, I am REALLY surprised Oregon lost. However, if things go towards the "norm" of what I have been seeing in simulations, I expect these to be the results of the next round. On some of these, I hope I am wrong (hint, hint: see my signature!). Also, how likely is it for SIX of eight road teams to win? This week's predictions: West - #5 Clemson over #3 West Virginia* -5 (Indicates WVU is a 5-point favorite) Northwest - #1 Boise State* over #3 Georgia +12 North - #3 Florida State over #1 Michigan State* -1.5 Northeast - #4 Oklahoma over #3 Houston* +6.5 East - #2 Arkansas over #1 North Carolina* +3.5 Southeast - #1 Alabama* over #3 Baylor +17.5 South Central - #2 Florida over #1 LSU* -6.5 Southwest - #2 USC over #1 Texas* +4 * - Home team National Player of the Week Just like the previous two weeks, I have listed all of the regional Player of the Week winners in this pageant for National Player of the Week. To be honest, I am wavering between two and have considered naming co-players. However, I will resist the temptation and instead go to a coin flip. First the candidates: East Region - Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina - 24-133-3 rush, 3-25 rec (This guy is familiar since he was a finalist a week ago. So, I have finally looked up his real 2011 stats. Wow! He finished 20th in the nation in rushing with 1253 yards as a redshirt freshman and was selected as a Freshman All-American. As a sophomore he followed with 1228 yards and was named a 3rd Team All-American. He is projected as a late first or second round back. I will be watching him from now on!) North Region - Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State - 27-39-401-2-0 Northeast Region - Case Keenum, QB, Houston - 29-43-363-3-0 (Another repeat from a week ago, though his numbers were not nearly as good this week.) Northwest Region - Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia - 20-29-345-4-0 Northwest Region - Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State - 24-35-342-4-0 South Central Region - Chris Rainey, RB, Florida - 21-111-2 rush, 2-28-1 rec Southeast Region - Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor - 26-217-3, 2-6 rec Southwest Region - Matt Barkley, QB, USC - 24-36-289-4-0 West Region - Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson - 25-142-1 rush, 4-106-1 rec And the winner is... I'm a sucker for 200+ yard rushers, and Baylor's Terrance Ganaway did just that in the Bears' 55-52 win at Boston College. __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-20-2013, 09:01 PM	#162
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - East Region - 4th Round I'm a little short on time, but I would like to finish at least two regions a day this week. Why not the East Region first? East Region – Consolation UCLA 37 at Iowa 45, 4OT Leading Passer: James Vandenberg, Iowa, 23-37-321-4-1 Leading Rusher: Johnathan Franklin, UCLA, 21-149 Leading Receiver: Marvin McNutt, Iowa, 8-127-2 Game MVP: James Vandenberg, QB, Iowa, 23-37-321-4-1 pass, 9-33 rush Game Notes: The longest game I've seen in my sims. I had to put up the box score! Utah State 42 at Miami (OH) 21 Leading Passer: Adam Kennedy, USU, 26-34-358-4-1 Leading Rusher: Robert Turbin, USU, 27-107-1 Leading Receiver: Nick Harwell, Mia, 7-118 Game MVP: Adam Kennedy, QB, Utah State UL-Lafayette 14 at Syracuse 33 Leading Passer: Ryan Nassib, Syr, 21-31-345-3-0 Leading Rusher: Alonzo Harris, ULL, 20-68 Leading Receiver: Dorian Graham, Syr, 4-120-2 Game MVP: Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse UTEP 34 at Troy 21 Leading Passer: Corey Robinson, Troy, 30-51-375-2-3 Leading Rusher: Joe Banyard, UTEP, 14-159-4 Leading Receiver: Eric Thomas, Troy, 6-83 Game MVP: Joe Banyard, RB, UTEP New Mexico State 17 at Bowling Green 37 Leading Passer: Matt Schilz, BGSU, 20-30-229-3-0 Leading Rusher: Anthon Samuel, BGSU, 23-150-1 Leading Receiver: Taveon Rogers, NMSU, 5-89-1 Game MVP: Matt Schilz, QB, Bowling Green UAB 39 at Buffalo 27 Leading Passer: Jonathan Perry, UAB, 23-32-266-2-2 Leading Rusher: Greg Franklin, UAB, 13-86-1 Leading Receiver: Alex Neutz, Buff, 5-88-1 Game MVP: Jonathan Perry, QB, UAB 23-32-266-2-2 pass, 12-52-1 rush Colorado 23 at Old Dominion 6 Leading Passer: Tyler Hansen, CU, 16-33-277-1-1 Leading Rusher: Rodney Stewart, CU, 26-190 Leading Receiver: Toney Clemons, CU, 3-74 Game MVP: Rodney Stewart, RB, Colorado, 26-190 rush, 2-34 rec East Region – Championship #2 Arkansas 33 at #1 North Carolina 21 Leading Passer: Tyler Wilson, Ark, 21-34-399-3-0 Leading Rusher: Giovani Bernard, UNC, 24-172-2 Leading Receiver: Joe Adams, Ark, 5-114-2 and Dwight Jones, UNC, 7-114 Game MVP: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas Game Story: Arkansas, behind the arm of standout quarterback Tyler Wilson, outlasted North Carolina in winning the East Region championship, 33-21. Wilson finished 21 of 34 for 399 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Razorbacks over the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. Arkansas took a 3-0 lead after one quarter. In the second quarter, the scoring remained low. Wilson connected with Jarius Wright for a six-yard touchdown pass and a 10-0 Razorbacks lead. With 3:29 left in the half, Giovani Bernard scored on a six-yard rush to cut the lead to 10-7 at the half. Arkansas scored quickly to start the second half. On just the second play of the half, Wilson found Joe Adams on the run for a 71-yard touchdown pass. North Carolina was able to answer three minutes later, though, when Bryn Renner rushed in from a yard out. Renner’s touchdown was the only highlight on the day for the Tarheels’ quarterback. He finished the day 23 of 41 for 325 yards with six interceptions. Arkansas won the turnover battle 7-0. The Razorbacks’ Zach Hocker kicked a 36-yard field goal late in the third quarter to finish the scoring and give the Razorbacks a 20-14 lead heading into the final frame. In the fourth quarter, Ronnie Wingo scored on a one-yard run with 12:23 left. After the two-point conversion failed, Arkansas was up 26-14. Bernard scored again with 6:05 left, this time from 12 yards out, to keep the Tarheels in the game, 26-21. However, with 3:09 left, Wilson threw his final touchdown pass when he found Adams again for a seven-yard pass and the 33-21 final. Dennis Johnson led Arkansas in rushing with 89 yards on 15 carries. Wilson was named the game’s MVP. East Region Player of the Week Tyler Wilson of Arkansas did everything he needed to do to make Arkansas the first team in the Elite 8 tournament. Wilson threw for 399 yards and three touchdowns on 21 of 34 passing in the Razorbacks' 33-21 win at North Carolina. East Region Wrap Up Arkansas and its high-powered offense was the consensus favorite to win this region, and they did not disappoint. On the other side of the field, North Carolina's Bryn Renner chose a bad day to have a career-high six interceptions, including two in the fourth quarter when the Tarheels still had a shot to win the game. The Razorbacks will now face the winner of the West Region championship between Clemson and West Virginia. The location of that National Quarterfinal game is yet to be announced. East Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-20-2013, 09:37 PM	#163
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Southeast Region - 4th Round Southeast Region – Consolation Oklahoma State 54 at Boston College 21 Leading Passer: Brandon Weeden, OSU, 33-49-474-5-1 Leading Rusher: Rolandan Finch, BC, 21-130-1 Leading Receiver: Justin Blackmon, OSU, 10-153 Game MVP: Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State Iowa State 16 at SMU 22 Leading Passer: JJ McDermott, SMU, 22-39-325-2-1 Leading Rusher: Jared Williams, 17-82 Leading Receiver: Darius Johnson, SMU, 7-100 Game MVP: Cole Beasley, WR, SMU, 7-84-2 rec Arizona 27 at Utah 31 Leading Passer: Nick Foles, Ariz, 35-58-494-2-1 Leading Rusher: John White, Utah, 25-147 Leading Receiver: Juron Criner, Ariz, 10-141-1 Game MVP: Nick Foles, QB, Arizona Western Kentucky 7 at Florida International 41 Leading Passer: Wesley Carroll, FIU, 24-33-245-3-1 Leading Rusher: Kedrick Rhodes, FIU, 24-146-1 Leading Receiver: Jack Doyle, WKU, 5-85 Game MVP: Kedrick Rhodes, RB, Florida International, 24-146-1 rush, 3-19 rec Illinois 31 at North Carolina State 7 Leading Passer: Mike Glennon, NCSU, 21-46-269-0-3 Leading Rusher: James Washington, NCSU, 22-115-1 Leading Receiver: Tobias Palmer, NCSU, 4-72 Game MVP: Nathan Scheelhaase, QB, Illinois, 17-22-190-2-0 Fresno State 38 at South Alabama 42, OT Leading Passer: CJ Bennett, USA, 24-40-444-3-0 Leading Rusher: Robbie Rouse, FSU, 28-150-1 Leading Receiver: Brynt Lavender, USA, 4-172-2 Game MVP: CJ Bennett, QB, South Alabama Akron 13 at Duke 10 Leading Passer: Sean Renfree, Duke, 25-36-355-0-2 Leading Rusher: Jawon Chisholm, Akr, 25-125-1 Leading Receiver: Donovan Varner, 5-92 Game MVP: Jawon Chisholm, RB, Akron, 25-125-1 rush, 1-2 rec Southeast Region – Championship #3 Baylor 19 at #1 Alabama 42 Leading Passer: Robert Griffin, BU, 22-35-297-1-0 Leading Rusher: Trent Richardson, Bama, 24-192-2 Leading Receiver: Kendall Wright, BU, 9-140-1 Game MVP: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama, 24-192-2 rush, 3-41 rec Game Story: Alabama used a 28-0 run to pull away in a tight game and beat Baylor 42-19. The Crimson Tide, the number one seed in the nation, will now move on to the Elite 8 Tournament. The Bears and outstanding quarterback Robert Griffin sees their run end. Griffin had another decent day although Baylor had a tough time finding the endzone against a strong Crimson Tide defense. Griffin was 22 of 35 passing for 297 yards and a touchdown. He also added 41 yards rushing on 22 carries. The Bears as a team finished with 90 yards rushing on 50 carries for a 1.8 yards per rush average. The game was tight until the third quarter. Alabama scored first in the first quarter when AJ McCarron found Kenny Bell for a 24-yard touchdown pass. Baylor answered with two Aaron Jones field goal and a 7-6 deficit after one quarter. In the second quarter, Eddie Lacy scored for the Crimson Tide on a two-yard run. Again, Baylor answered with an 11-yard strike from Griffin to Kendall Wright. The PAT was no good and Alabama led 14-12 at that point. With 1:11 left in the second quarter, game MVP Trent Richardson scored on a nine-yard run to give Alabama a 21-12 lead going into the break. The third quarter was all Alabama. McCarron threw his second touchdown pass early in the quarter on a five-yard out route to Brad Smelley. With 5:48 left in the quarter, Richardson scored again on a 20-yard run. After Lacy scored his second touchdown on a three-yard run, the Crimson Tide were up 42-12 heading into the final quarter. Baylor scored once more in the fourth, but it was too little too late. Terrance Ganaway had his longest run of the day, a 10-yard romp to make the score 42-19. Ganaway finished with 36 yards rushing on 23 carries. McCarron finished the day 17 of 23 for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Darius Hanks was his top target with four receptions for 65 yards. Richardson, the game’s MVP, finished with 192 yards rushing on 24 carries and two touchdowns. He also added 41 yards on three receptions. Southeast Region Player of the Week There were lots of good quarterback performances in the consolation games, but you just cannot deny the effort of Alabama's Trent Richardson. That is why he is the Southeast Region Player of the Week. The Crimson Tide back gained over 200 all-purpose yards and led his team to a 42-19 thrashing of third-seed Baylor. Richardson finished with 192 yards rushing on 24 carries and two touchdowns, and he had three receptions for 41 yards. Southeast Region Wrap Up Alabama has looked to be the best team in the country all season, and you know things have not changed when the Crimson Tide defense held down Robert Griffin's dual attack. Now Alabama moves on to the Elite 8 tournament where they will face the winner of the Northeast Region in the first round. The most surprising thing about Alabama is that it is a true triple threat in the whatifsports world of rushing, passing, and defense. The Crimson Tide were a spectacular team in the real 2011 season, thus their national championship, but this reply team may be even better. Who can beat them? My first thought is nobody. Southeast Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-21-2013, 04:44 AM	#164
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - South Central Region - 4th Round South Central – Consolation Toledo 24 at Stanford 50 Leading Passer: Andrew Luck, Stan, 25-41-321-3-1 Leading Rusher: Stepfan Taylor, Stan, 23-73 Leading Receiver: Eric Page, Tol, 9-81 Game MVP: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Ohio State 21 at Nebraska 31 Leading Passer: Taylor Martinez, Neb, 11-14-164-2-0 Leading Rusher: Dan Herron, OSU, 27-167-2 Leading Receiver: Kenny Bell, Neb, 3-73-1 Game MVP: Taylor Martinez, QB, Nebraska, 11-14-164-2-0 pass, 19-45-1 rush Colorado State 27 at Ole Miss 34 Leading Passer: Pete Thomas, CSU, 22-34-336-3-2 Leading Rusher: Chris Nwoke, CSU, 25-85 Leading Receiver: TJ Borcky, CSU, 3-103-1 Game MVP: Jeff Scott, RB, Ole Miss, 15-66 rush, 1-78-1 rec South Florida 37 at Purdue 40 Leading Passer: BJ Daniels, USF, 21-29-251-2-1 Leading Rusher: Ralph Bolden, Pur, 16-153-1 Leading Receiver: Sterling Griffin, USF, 6-86-1 Game MVP: Caleb TerBush, QB, Purdue, 19-28-246-4-1 East Carolina 29 at BYU 42 Leading Passer: Dominique Davis, ECU, 21-47-315-2-2 Leading Rusher: JJ Di Luigi, BYU, 16-77-3 Leading Receiver: McKay Jacobson, BYU, 5-109-1 Game MVP: JJ Di Luigi, RB, BYU, 16-77-3 rush, 1-4 rec Kent State 9 at Arizona State 33 Leading Passer: Brock Osweiler, ASU, 21-30-263-3-2 Leading Rusher: Cameron Marshall, ASU, 28-110-1 Leading Receiver: Gerell Robinson, ASU, 5-88-2 Game MVP: Gerell Robinson, WR, Arizona State Texas State 32 at Massachusetts 21 Leading Passer: Kellen Pagel, UMass, 20-35-214-2-1 Leading Rusher: Jonathan Hernandez, UMass, 19-108 Leading Receiver: Isaiah Battle, TSU, 3-81 Game MVP: Shaun Rutherford, QB, Texas State, 15-23-210-2-0 pass, 16-49 rush South Central Region – Championship #2 Florida 30 at #1 LSU 33, OT Leading Passer: John Brantley, UF, 20-34-303-2-0 Leading Rusher: Michael Ford, LSU, 15-154-1 Leading Receiver: Andre Debose, UF, 3-118-1 Game MVP: Jordan Jefferson, LSU, 18-28-240-3-0 pass, 9-32 rush Game Story: LSU made a late comeback on second-seed Florida and then won the game in overtime, 33-30. The Tigers trailed Florida 27-17 in the fourth quarter, but made a come back thanks to a surprising passing day by senior Jordan Jefferson. Jefferson connected with Rueben Randle on a seven-yard pass with 7:51 left to cut the Gators lead to 27-24. Then, with no time left on the clock, Drew Alleman kicked a 22-yard field goal to tie the game and send it into overtime. In overtime, Florida had the first possession. After getting a first down on their first play, quarterback John Brantley then threw three straight incomplete passes. Caleb Sturgis then kicked a 32-yard field goal to give the Gators a 30-27 lead. LSU then had possession. After a 12-yard Alfred Blue run, two short runs gave LSU third and eight from the 11-yard line. From there, Jefferson found backup wide receiver James Wright for an 11-yard touchdown pass and the 34-30 final. Jefferson was named the game’s most valuable player due to his outstanding day. He finished 18 of 28 passing for 240 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 32 yards on nine carries. Florida began the scoring when Caleb Sturgis kicked a 41-yard field goal with 12:09 left in the first quarter. The Tigers answered with a Jefferson to Wright pass for 16 yards. The Gators scored again when leading rusher Chris Rainey ran the ball in from the six-yard line, giving the Gators a 10-7 lead heading into the second quarter. LSU’s Michael Ford gave the Tigers a big burst in the second quarter when he broke an 81-yard run for a 14-10 LSU lead. It would be the last lead the Tigers would enjoy. With 7:56 left in the second quarter, Brantley connected with Andre Debose for a 21-yard touchdown. Florida scored again with 4:04 left when Brantley found Frankie Hammond for a two-yard pass and a 24-14 halftime lead. The third quarter was light in scoring. Alleman’s 37-yard field goal cut into the Gators lead to make it 24-17 going into the fourth quarter. Sturgis began the scoring in the fourth quarter by kicking his second of three field goals and Florida’s 27-17 advantage. Then LSU made its come back. Besides Jefferson’s big day, LSU had a great day rushing. Ford led the Tigers with 154 yards on 15 carries, including his 81-yard score. Spencer Ware added 91 yards on 26 carries, and Blue had another 26 yards on just 9 carries. The Tigers outrushed Florida 299-192 on the day. The Gators’ leading rusher was Rainey who had 138 yards on 16 carries. Jeff Demps added another 38 yards on five carries. Debose was the leading receiver for Florida with three catches for 118 yards. Rainey had 71 yards on five catches. Rainey finished with 209 all-purpose yards for the Gators. LSU’s leading receiver was Randle with four receptions for 55 yards. Deangelo Peterson finished with four catches for 46 yards, and Odell Beckham added 45 yards on four carries. South Central Region Player of the Week He did not throw for a lot of yards, but LSU's Jordan Jefferson did what needed to be done in the Tigers' 33-30 overtime win over Florida. Jefferson, who threw the game-winning touchdown in overtime, finished 18 of 28 for 240 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 32 yards on nine carries. South Central Region Wrap Up This writer is one satisfied individual. LSU and Florida games usually seem to be blow outs in one or another team's favor: see the real 2011 game. I find it much more satisfying that the atrocity that was LSU quarterback play found a way to pull put a game in the end. Although there were some upsets early in this bracket, it was one of only three where the top two seeds met up in the final. LSU enters as the second-highest ranked team in the Elite 8 Tournament, meaning they get to represent the "home" team in whatever games they play, unless they meet up with Alabama in the final. South Central Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736 Last edited by StLee : 01-21-2013 at 08:37 PM. Reason: Score correction

01-21-2013, 04:47 AM	#165
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	This last game leads me to a college overtime rule question that I just could not find the answer to. I was wondering if whatifsports.com got it right or not. During previous games, I would eliminate the point after when a team scored the winning touchdown in overtime. However, since I am writing the story for this game, I kept the extra point there. So, which is it? Does a team attempt an extra point when they score in overtime to win a game, or is the game over once that touchdown is made? My Google skills were off, but it was probably because my 20-month-old son was constantly jabbing me in the rib and throwing a football at my head while I was trying to do some research. Any help is appreciated! __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736 Last edited by StLee : 01-21-2013 at 04:47 AM.

01-21-2013, 09:54 AM	#166
collegesportsfanms Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2004	stlee, I'm about 95% sure that once a team scores a winning touchdown in OT, the extra point is not attempted. I may be wrong, but I'm almost positive the game is over as soon as the winning touchdown is scored in OT

01-21-2013, 09:56 AM	#167
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	No, XP do not get kicked if the second team in an OT session scores the winner on a TD. For example: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks - Recap - September 08, 2012 - ESPN

01-21-2013, 09:20 PM	#169
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - West Region - 4th Round West Region – Consolation Auburn 20 at Oregon 38 Leading Passer: Barrett Trotter, AU, 33-61-368-1-1 Leading Rusher: LaMichael James, UO, 24-163-3 Leading Receiver: Kenjon Barner, UO, 2-99 Game MVP: LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, 24-163-3 rush, 1-24 rec Louisville 13 at Cincinnati 23 Leading Passer: Teddy Bridgewater, UL, 19-37-252-2-3 Leading Rusher: Isaiah Pead, Cincy, 25-104-1 Leading Receiver: DJ Woods, Cincy, 2-68-1 Game MVP: JK Schaffer, LB, Cincinnati, 1 sack, 2 INTs Washington State 55 at Arkansas State 41 Leading Passer: Marshall Lobbestael, WSU, 31-48-454-4-0 Leading Rusher: Derek Lawson, ASU, 14-91-1 Leading Receiver: Marquess Wilson, WSU, 8-130 Game MVP: Marshall Lobbestael, QB, Washington State Kansas State 8 at UTSA 3 Leading Passer: Eric Soza, UTSA, 6-21-101-0-0 Leading Rusher: John Hubert, KSU, 22-144 Leading Receiver: Kam Jones, UTSA, 3-57 Game MVP: John Hubert, RB, Kansas State California 23 at Connecticut 16 Leading Passer: Johnny McEntee, Conn, 21-43-265-1-2 Leading Rusher: CJ Anderson, Cal, 10-104-1 Leading Receiver: Marvin Jones, Cal, 4-99 Game MVP: CJ Anderson, RB, California Minnesota 27 at Georgia Southern 30 Leading Passer: Jaybo Shaw, GSU, 29-45-349-2-1 Leading Rusher: Duane Bennett, Minn, 17-123-1 Leading Receiver: Kentrellis Showers, GSU, 7-119-1 Game MVP: Jaybo Shaw, QB, Georgia Southern MTSU 38 at Ball State 31 Leading Passer: Logan Kilgore, MTSU, 23-34-289-2-0 Leading Rusher: Jahwan Edwards, Ball, 12-154 Leading Receiver: Anthony Amos, MTSU, 2-79-1 Game MVP: Logan Kilgore, QB, Middle Tennessee State West Region – Championship #5 Clemson 39 at #3 West Virginia 36, 2OT Leading Passer: Geno Smith, WVU, 29-38-431-4-1 Leading Rusher: Andre Ellington, Clem, 27-164-2 Leading Receiver: Stedman Bailey, WVU, 5-137-1 Game MVP: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson, 27-164-2 rush, 3-28 rec Game Story: In another exciting finish to a regional championship, Clemson edged West Virginia 39-36 in double overtime. After the Mountaineers failed to convert a field goal in the second overtime, Clemson’s Chandler Catanzaro’s 36-yard field goal sealed the win. The win for the Tigers came after West Virginia needed two late touchdowns and two-point conversions in regulation and then had to answer a touchdown in the first overtime. The first quarter was quiet. The Mountaineers’ Tyler Bitancurt had the only score on a 29-yard field goal to give West Virginia a 3-0 lead heading into the second. Game MVP Andre Ellington scored on the first play of the second quarter for Clemson on a two-yard run. Three minutes later, West Virginia retook the lead on a five-yard Geno Smith to Tyler Urban touchdown pass. The Tigers answered with 6:48 left in the half when Adam Humphries caught a 15-yard pass from Tajh Boyd to make it 14-10. With 1:26 left, Catanzaro kicked a 25-yard field goal. West Virginia then answered when Bitancurt kicked a 26-yarder with no time left to make it 17-13 in favor of the Tigers at halftime. Clemson then went on a 12-0 run leading into the early part of the fourth quarter. With 12:35 left in the third, Smith was sacked in the endzone for a safety and a 19-13 Clemson advantage. After the Mountaineers kicked to the Tigers, they drove for another Catanzaro field goal and a 22-13 lead at the end of the third. Then, with 13:50 left in the game, Boyd found Dwayne Allen for a 23-yard score and a 29-13 lead. That’s when the Mountaineers made a comeback. Smith connected with Stedman Bailey on a 55-yard bomb to cut the lead to 29-19 with 7:53 left. Smith then connected with Ivan McCartney for the two-point conversion. With 40 seconds left, West Virginia scored again on a Smith to Dustin Garrison connection from the Clemson eight-yard line. Smith then found Brad Starks in the end zone for the two-point conversion and a 29-29 tie. In overtime, Clemson had the ball first. It took nine plays, including overcoming a holding penalty, but the Tigers drove for a touchdown capped off by a one-yard Ellington run. West Virginia then got the ball and moved only a yard on their first three plays. On fourth down, Smith threw a short completion to Austin, who made a few Tigers players miss before scooting into the end zone and tying the score 36-36. In the second overtime, the Mountaineers again stalled. This time, Bitancurt attempted a 40-yard field goal and sailed wide right. Clemson then got the ball and drove to the West Virginia 19. From there, Catanzaro’s 36-yard field goal was good, and fifth-seed Clemson advanced to the Elite 8 Tournament. Ellington had the biggest day for the Tigers. He had 164 yards rushing on 27 attempts and two touchdowns. He also had three receptions for 28 yards. Boyd completed 20 of 34 passes for Clemson for 256 yards and two touchdowns. His leading receivers were Sammy Watkins with five receptions for 81 yards and DeAndre Hopkins with five receptions for 59 yards. The Mountaineers were led by Smith who finished 29 of 38 for 431 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. His leading receivers were Bailey with five receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown and Austin with nine receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown. West Virginia’s leading rusher was Shawne Alston who rushed for just 33 yards on 11 carries. Dustin Garrison was held to 30 yards on 17 carries. Wet Virginia outgained the Tigers in the game 492-487, thanks in part to Smith out passing Boyd 431-256. However, Clemson outrushed the Mountaineers 231-61. West Region Player of the Week Clemson's Adrian Ellington may have been named the player of the game in the Tigers' 39-36 double overtime win over West Virginia, but the Mountaineers' Geno Smith did more for his team. That's why he is the West Region Player of the Week after his 29 of 38 for 431 yards with four touchdowns and an interception performance. West Region Wrap Up This simulated game was much different than the real bowl game, and this one was much more exciting (minus all the NCAA records set in the actual match up). Clemson has shown how an upset loss should not mean the end of the world for a team. The Tigers were better than what their regular season showed, and they proved that by knocking off powers Oregon and West Virginia in back-to-back weeks. Now Clemson moves on into the two slot in the Elite 8 tournament, where they will have another tough match up to follow. But, hey, it ain't easy becoming a champ. The Tigers have to keep winning to take it all. West Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-21-2013, 09:49 PM	#170
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - North Region - 4th Round North Region – Consolation Ohio 23 at Texas A&M 53 Leading Passer: Ryan Tannehill, TAMU, 24-30-264-2-1 Leading Rusher: Cyrus Gray, TAMU, 28-144-2 Leading Receiver: Ryan Swope, 6-87-1 Game MVP: Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M, 28-144-2 rush, 3-29 rec Tennessee 32 at TCU 52 Leading Passer: Tyler Bray, Tenn, 29-50-344-1-1 Leading Rusher: Matthew Tucker, TCU, 14-94-2 Leading Receiver: Josh Boyce, TCU, 4-96-1 Game MVP: Tauren Poole, RB, Tennessee, 28-80-3 rush, 4-45 rec Nevada 13 at Miami (FL) 25 Leading Passer: Jacory Harris, Mia, 17-34-243-1-2 Leading Rusher: Lamar Miller, Mia, 24-101 Leading Receiver: Corbin Louks, Nev, 5-79 Game MVP: Jake Wieclaw, K, Miami (FL), 6 of 7 FG, 1 of 1 XP Hawaii 7 at Missouri 41 Leading Passer: James Franklin, Mizz, 13-18-217-1-0 Leading Rusher: Joey Iosefa, Haw, 11-83 Leading Receiver: Wes Kemp, Mizz, 4-117 Game MVP: James Franklin, QB, Missouri, 13-18-217-1-0 pass, 21-48-2 rush Western Michigan 30 at Texas Tech 38 Leading Passer: Alex Carder, WMU, 28-41-305-0-2 Leading Rusher: Brian Fields, WMU, 10-88-2 Leading Receiver: Jordan White, WMU, 12-116 Game MVP: Seth Doege, QB, Texas Tech, 21-34-262-3-2 pass, 11-37 rush Northwestern 23 at Kentucky 20 Leading Passer: Dan Persa, NU, 23-45-316-1-1 Leading Rusher: CoShik Williams, UK, 16-84 Leading Receiver: Jeremy Ebert, NU, 7-118-1 Game MVP: Jeremy Ebert, WR, Northwestern Memphis 27 at Florida Atlantic 30, OT Leading Passer: Graham Wilbert, FAU, 25-38-326-2-0 Leading Rusher: Artaves Gibson, Mem, 14-49 Leading Receiver: Darian Williams, FAU, 3-85-1 Game MVP: Graham Wilbert, QB, Florida Atlantic, 25-38-326-2-0 pass, 5-20 rush North Region – Championship #3 Florida State 23 at #1 Michigan State 20 Leading Passer: Kirk Cousins, MSU, 24-44-323-1-0 Leading Rusher: Devonta Freeman, FSU, 24-64-1 Leading Receiver: BJ Cunningham, MSU, 5-101 Game MVP: Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State Game Story: Florida State used an early special teams touchdown and solid defense in upsetting first-seed Michigan State, 23-20. After the Spartans stalled on their first drive, they punted to Florida State’s Greg Reid, who weaved and spun his way to a 75-yard punt return touchdown and an early 7-0 Seminoles lead. With 6:22 left in the first quarter, Dustin Hopkins kicked a 47-yard field goal to give Florida State a 10-0 lead after one quarter. In the second quarter, the Spartan’s Kirk Cousins found Keshawn Martin for a six-yard touchdown pass. With 7:41 left, Devonta Freeman ran it in for a three-yard touchdown to give Florida State a 17-7 halftime lead. The third quarter was quiet. Dan Conroy kicked a 37-yard field goal to cut the Seminoles’ lead to 17-10 heading into the final frame. In the fourth quarter, each team traded field goals through most of the quarter. Hopkins kicked a 35-yarder for Florida State and Conroy followed with a 50-yarder. With 5:02 remaining in the game, Hopkins kicked a 42-yarder to give the Seminoles a 23-13 lead. Michigan State’s Le’Veon Bell ran it in from one yard out with 1:31 left to cut the Florida State lead to 23-20. Michigan State was unable to recover the onsides kick, but they did get the ball from their own 30 with just 11 seconds left after a missed Seminoles field goal. The Spartans got the ball to their own 46 where they attempted a Hail Mary. However, the ball was knocked down, and the Seminoles prevailed. Despite the loss, Cousins was named the MVP on a day where touchdowns were hard to come by. Cousins finished 24 of 44 for 323 yards and a touchdown. Florida State’s EJ Manuel was 18 of 27 for 225 yards and an interception. Freeman was the game’s leading rusher with 64 yards in 24 carries. Neither team ran the ball effectively. The Seminoles outgained the Spartans 68-33 on the ground. Edwin Baker led Michigan State with 49 yards on 19 carries. Michigan State’s BJ Cunningham was the leading receiver with five catches for 101 yards. Keith Nichol added 64 yards on three receptions. Florida State was led by Nick O’Leary with four catches for 61 yards and Rashad Greene with four receptions for 49 yards. North Region Player of the Week No one had a truly outstanding performance in the regional championship, so I am going with a consolation game performance for player of the week. Missouri's James Franklin finished 13 of 18 for 217 yards and a touchdown passing, and he rushed 21 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers' 41-7 thrashing of Hawaii. North Region Wrap Up As I suspected, Florida State is one of those squads with much higher ratings on whatifsports.com than their real life counterparts. Therefore, it is no surprise to this simmer that the Seminoles will be in the Elite 8 Tournament alongside some teams that truly got it done in 2011, including the real life ACC champions, Clemson. So far, the Elite 8 Tournament is a real life ACC-SEC tournament. From the Eastern and Central time zone games simulated so far, those two real life conferences are the only represented. Of course, in my simulation, conferences entirely realigned, so the real life conference affiliations do not matter. For now, the Seminoles may not be the strongest real life team in the Elite 8 tournament, but they should be formidable for their opponent(s) in this simulation. North Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736 Last edited by StLee : 01-21-2013 at 09:50 PM. Reason: Delete potential spoilers

01-22-2013, 12:07 AM	#171
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Northeast Region - 4th Round Northeast Region - Consolation Washington 34 at Wisconsin 41 Leading Passer: Keith Price, Wash, 23-35-319-4-1 Leading Rusher: Montee Ball, Wis, 29-147-2 Leading Receiver: Chris Polk, Wash, 2-74 Game MVP: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin, 29-147-2 rush, 2-54 rec Louisiana Tech 38 at Penn State 24 Leading Passer: Colby Cameron, LTU, 21-35-245-1-0 Leading Rusher: Lennon Creer, LTU, 31-139-2 Leading Receiver: Derek Moye, PSU, 3-80 Game MVP: Lennon Creer, RB, Louisiana Tech, 31-139-2 rush, 2-17-1 rec Notre Dame 24 at Wyoming 34 Leading Passer: Tommy Rees, ND, 31-45-334-1-1 Leading Rusher: Cierre Wood, ND, 23-154-2 Leading Receiver: Michael Floyd, ND, 9-94-1 Game MVP: Brett Smith, QB, Wyoming, 12-21-165-3-0 pass, 11-45 rush Central Michigan 17 at Wake Forest 35 Leading Passer: Tanner Price, WF, 24-31-327-4-1 Leading Rusher: Brandon Pendergrass, WF, 21-100-1 Leading Receiver: Danny Dembry, WF, 3-81-1 Game MVP: Tanner Price, QB, Wake Forest Oregon State 40 at Central Florida 27 Leading Passer: Sean Mannion, OSU, 36-55-414-4-0 Leading Rusher: Latavius Murray, UCF, 7-70-1 Leading Receiver: Markus Wheaton, OSU, 7-107 Game MVP: Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State Tulane 23 at Maryland 31 Leading Passer: Danny O’Brien, Mary, 18-37-258-1-2 Leading Rusher: Davin Meggett, Mary, 24-230-1 Leading Receiver: Matt Furstenburg, Mary, 4-74 Game MVP: Davin Meggett, RB, Maryland, 24-230-1 rush, 1-13 rec Indiana 27 at New Mexico 31, OT Leading Passer: Edward Wright-Baker, IU, 20-29-245-2-0 Leading Rusher: James Wright, NMU, 12-129-2 Leading Receiver: Ty Kirk, NMU, 7-69 Game MVP: James Wright, RB, New Mexico, 12-129-2 rush, 2-19 rec Northeast Region – Championship #4 Oklahoma 24 at #3 Houston 43 Leading Passer: Case Keenum, UH, 30-38-498-3-0 Leading Rusher: Roy Finch, OU, 19-148-2 Leading Receiver: Patrick Edwards, UH, 6-161 Game MVP: Case Keenum, QB, Houston Game Story: Case Keenum passed all over Oklahoma in pummeling the Sooners 43-24 in the Northeast Region final. The number three seed Cougars now move on to the Elite 8 where they will face #1 Alabama. Keenum completed 30 of 38 passes for 498 yards and three touchdowns to earn game MVP honors. His most frequent targets were Tyron Carrier with seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown and Patrick Edwards with six catches for 161 yards. EJ Smith only had three catches for 26 yards, but two of his catches went for touchdowns. Oklahoma scored first in the game. Roy Finch rushed for a 33-yard touchdown with 12:15 left in the first quarter to give the Sooners an early lead. However, Houston went on a run to take control of the game. Matt Hogan kicked a 39-yard field goal, and that was followed up by a six-yard Keenum to Smith connection for a 10-7 Houston lead after one quarter. Houston got another field goal from Hogan five minutes into the second quarter for a 13- lead. Keenum then found Smith again, this time from seven yards away for a 20-7 lead. Oklahoma’s day got worse later in the second quarter. Houston punted the ball to the Sooners 5-yard line with 1:46 remaining in the half. Landry Jones then tried to lead Oklahoma downfield, but his first pass was picked off by Thomas Bates and returned 14 yards for a touchdown. The Sooners were able to drive downfield before halftime and kick a field goal to make it 27-10 in favor of the Cougars at halftime. Finch was the only player to score in the third quarter when he scored from three yards out. That cut the Houston lead to 27-17 after three quarters. In the fourth quarter, however, the Cougars pulled away. Keenum hooked up with Carrier for a one-yard dump off pass on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 34-17. Then Hogan kicked his first of three fourth-quarter field goals for a 37-17 advantage. Oklahoma then answered when Jones hit James Hanna for a 19-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 13. However, Houston kept the pressure on the Sooners and kicked two more field goals to end the game, 43-24. Finch led the Sooners with 19 rushes for 148 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for 12 yards. Dejuan Miller had three catches for 64 yards, and Hanna added three receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. Jones finished the day with mediocre numbers. He was 14 of 29 for 193 yards with a touchdown and interception. Michael Hayes led the Cougars in rushing with 38 yards on 13 carries. Houston outgained Oklahoma 545-381 in the game. Northeast Region Player of the Week There was no doubt who was going to win this award this week. Houston's Case Keenum continued to tear up the college football world by completing 30 of 38 passes 498 for three touchdowns in the Cougars' 43-24 dismantling of Oklahoma. Northeast Region Wrap Up I would call this result mildly surprising because I believed Oklahoma to be a darling of whatifsports.com. Houston will have a tough task of winning in their next game since they will face Alabama, but what they have done by just getting to the Elite 8 Tournament is thrilling. We can call them a Cinderella squad because they are not a big-time program compared to other teams still in the mix, but it's hard to deny what Case Keenum did in real life and has done so far in this simulation. He has been a one-man show in rush-lacking Houston, but he keeps putting up yards and touchdowns and Houston keeps winning. Northeast Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-22-2013, 12:55 AM	#172
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Southwest Region - 4th Round Southwest Region – Consolation Marshall 7 at Vanderbilt 48 Leading Passer: Rakeem Cato, Mar, 23-36-301-0-2 Leading Rusher: Zac Stacy, Vandy, 21-142 Leading Receiver: Antavious Wilson, Mar, 4-91 Game MVP: Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt, 12-21-147-6-0 pass, 14-32 rush UL-Monroe 6 at Pittsburgh 19 Leading Passer: Kolton Browning, ULM, 13-31-230-0-1 Leading Rusher: Zach Brown, Pitt, 14-109 Leading Receiver: Keavon Milton, ULM, 2-64 Game MVP: Tino Sunseri, QB, Pittsburgh, 14-25-155-1-0 pass, 17-20 rush Kansas 42 at Northern Illinois 13 Leading Passer: Chandler Harnish, NIU, 11-24-164-1-1 Leading Rusher: Tony Pierson, KU, 8-146-3 Leading Receiver: Nathan Palmer, NIU, 2-44 Game MVP: Tony Pierson, RB, Kansas, 8-146-3 rush, 2-14 rec Navy 23 at Michigan 35 Leading Passer: Denard Robinson, Mich, 10-15-169-1-0 Leading Rusher: Michael Shaw, Mich, 7-131-1 Leading Receiver: Kevin Koger, Mich, 3-91-1 Game MVP: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, 10-15-169-1-0 pass, 19-106-3 rush Eastern Michigan 10 at Virginia 23 Leading Passer: Michael Rocco, UVA, 18-29-262-2-2 Leading Rusher: Perry Jones, UVA, 22-90 Leading Receiver: Tim Smith, UVA, 3-74-1 Game MVP: Tim Smith, WR, Virginia Georgia Tech 49 at Rutgers 18 Leading Passer: Chas Dodd, Rut, 17-38-204-1-1 Leading Rusher: Jawan Jamison, Rut, 26-103-1 Leading Receiver: Mohamed Sanu, 10-138 Game MVP: Tevin Washington, QB, Georgia Tech, 3-6-67-1-1 pass, 26-80-1 rush UNLV 17 at North Texas 24 Leading Passer: Derek Thompson, UNT, 24-36-298-2-1 Leading Rusher: Tim Cornett, UNLV, 14-163-1 Leading Receiver: Brelan Chancellor, UNT, 4-65 Game MVP: Lance Dunbar, RB, North Texas, 25-115-1 rush, 4-53 rec Southwest Region – Championship #2 USC 20 at #1 Texas 31 Leading Passer: Matt Barkley, USC, 22-43-308-1-1 Leading Rusher: Malcolm Brown, Tex, 22-139-1 Leading Receiver: Robert Woods, USC, 12-152 Game MVP: Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas Game Story: Texas used a combination of relentless rushing with effective red zone defense to defeat second-seed USC, 31-20, in the Southwest Region Championship. The Longhorns rushed for 201 yards in the game and had another 177 yards passing from Colt McCoy to spur the offense. Defensively, the Longhorns gave up only 14 points on four red zone trips for the Trojans. Kenny Vaccaro was particularly effective for Texas in the red zone, causing Matt Barkley to fumble on a sack and intercepting a pass at the goal line. USC went up 3-0 midway through the first quarter when Andre Heidari kicked a 38-yard field goal. That was followed by a four-yard run by game MVP Malcolm Brown to give the Longhorns a 7-3 lead. Heidari added one more field goal late in the quarter to make it a 7-6 game at the end of the first. In the second quarter, DJ Monroe found the endzone for the Longhorns to make it 14-6. That was answered by a Curtis McNeal 16-yard rushing touchdown with 2:19 to play. The USC score cut the deficit to 14-13 at the half. The lone score of the third quarter came when McCoy connected with Mike Davis for a 13-yard score. That made it 21-13 Longhorns after three quarters. Justin Tucker kicked a 49-yard field goal and Cody Johnson broke a 37-yard run to build the Texas lead to 31-13 midway through the fourth quarter. USC scored for the first time in the half with 2:05 to play when Barkley found Brandon Carswell for a 10-yard score. However, it was too little too late, as Texas was able to run out the clock and win it 31-20. Barkley finished the game 22 of 43 for 308 yards with a touchdown and interception. His leading receiver was Robert Woods with 12 catches for 152 yards. McNeal led the Trojans in rushing with 86 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. McCoy was 10 of 20 for 177 yards and a touchdown. His top receiver was Jaxon Shipley with four catches for 98 yards. Brown finished with 139 yards rushing on 22 carries and a touchdown. Southwest Region Player of the Week It was tough to pick a winner in this region. Primarily, the teams playing for keeps get more consideration than the consolation players. However, Malcolm Brown's performance was OK, not POW worthy. Therefore, I went with the consolation teams. No one had great yards, but that does not matter. Vanderbilt's Jordan Rodgers threw for six touchdown passes. SIX! Has a Vanderbilt quarterback ever come close to that number? I doubt it. Rodger's line wasn't great: 12 of 21 for 147 yards and six touchdowns, along with 14 rushes for 32 yards. But SIX is the key, and that's why he is the Player of the Week. Southwest Region Wrap Up My money was on USC to perhaps win this whole thing. Maybe they were not quite good enough to get it done. I do think, however, they have to be one of the favorites going into my 2012 Replay (Coming Soon to a forum near you). Texas? Come on! For all the talent in the Lone Star state, the right amount of it has not been in Austin for awhile. However, this Longhorns squad is not the real thing. It's the sim thing and this squad earned a national seed and took care of business in an upset-heavy bracket. In the end, they did what needed to be down to win it all, and now Texas is in the Elite 8 tournament. Southwest Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-22-2013, 01:48 AM	#173
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - Northwest Region - 4th Round Northwest Region – Consolation Tulsa 22 at South Carolina 12 Leading Passer: GJ Kinne, Tul, 19-28-309-2-0 Leading Rusher: Brandon Wilds, SC, 16-126 Leading Receiver: Clay Sears, Tul, 3-96-1 Game MVP: GJ Kinne, QB, Tulsa San Jose State 24 at Virginia Tech 38 Leading Passer: Matt Faulkner, SJSU, 31-58-327-2-2 Leading Rusher: David Wilson, VT, 27-235-2 Leading Receiver: Noel Grigsby, SJSU, 10-102-1 Game MVP: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech Southern Miss 27 at Mississippi State 19 Leading Passer: Chris Relf, MSU, 19-34-171-0-2 Leading Rusher: Vick Ballard, MSU, 22-132 Leading Receiver: Ryan Balentine, USM, 4-57-1 Game MVP: Jamal Woodyard, RB, Southern Miss, 14-83-1 rush, 1-8 rec Idaho 9 at San Diego State 48 Leading Passer: Ryan Lindley, SDSU, 30-38-435-4-1 Leading Rusher: Ronnie Hillman, SDSU, 33-180-2 Leading Receiver: Bryce Quigley, SDSU, 3-94-1 Game MVP: Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State Air Force 16 at Temple 34 Leading Passer: Tim Jefferson, AFA, 10-14-182-1-1 Leading Rusher: Bernard Pierce, Tem, 32-172 Leading Receiver: Zack Kauth, AFA, 3-58 Game MVP: Brandon McManus, K, Temple, 6 of 7 FG, 2 of 2 XP UNC-Charlotte 21 at Georgia State 22 Leading Passer: Kelton Hill, GSU, 21-31-269-1-1 Leading Rusher: Donald Russell, GSU, 16-108 Leading Receiver: Albert Wilson, GSU, 4-55-1 Game MVP: Kelton Hill, QB, Georgia State Rice 44 at Army 34 Leading Passer: Nick Fanuzzi, Rice, 28-38-328-3-1 Leading Rusher: Tyler Smith, Rice, 18-208-2 Leading Receiver: Jared Hassin, Army, 1-67-1 Game MVP: Tyler Smith, RB, Rice, 18-208-2 rush, 4-52 rec Northwest Region – Championship #3 Georgia 25 at #1 Boise State 35 Leading Passer: Kellen Moore, BSU, 33-40-327-3-0 Leading Rusher: Isaiah Crowell, UGA, 25-82-1 Leading Receiver: Tyler Shoemaker, BSU, 5-71-1 Game MVP: Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State Game Story: Hold Doug Martin to just 35 yards on 24 carries and you would expect a Boise State loss, right? Not so fast! Despite being outrushed 168-61 as a team, the Broncos called on the power of Moore, as in Kellen Moore, in holding off a pesky Georgia squad, 35-25, in the Northwest Region Championship. Moore, the game’s most valuable player, was 33 of 40 for 327 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Broncos back from a fourth-quarter deficit to win the game. Georgia took the lead with 10:04 to play in the game when Aaron Murray slung the ball to Orson Charles for a four-yard touchdown and a 25-24 lead. Boise State answered when Martin was able to find his longest run of the day, a nine-yard score. DJ Harper then ran the ball in for the two-point conversion and a seven-point lead. With 1:33 to play, Dan Goodale kicked a game-clinching 44-yarder to give the Broncos the 35-25 win. The game was mostly a back and forth affair after the Bulldogs overcame their opening jitters. Boise State took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Moore connected with Mitch Burroughs for an 18-yard strike. That was followed by a Goodale field goal to give the Broncos a 10-0 advantage. Georgia was able to answer at the end of the quarter when Blair Walsh kicked a 21-yard field goal to make it 10-3. In the second quarter, Boise State again struck first. This time Moore found Chris Potter for a seven-yard touchdown pass and a 17-3 lead. With 3:13 left in the half, the Bulldogs started finding their way. Ray Drew sacked Moore in the end zone for a safety and a 17-5 deficit. The Bulldogs then took the safety kick and drove downfield to kick a field goal with 1:21 left to cut it to 17-8. Georgia then held Boise State and forced a punt. Three plays later, Isaiah Crowell broke for a 34-yard touchdown run with just 30 seconds left in the half. The PAT made it 17-15 in favor of Boise State at the half. In the second half, Georgia took its first lead when Walsh kicked a 35-yard field goal with 11:28 remaining in the third quarter. Boise State finally retook the lead with 47 second left in the quarter when Moore hit Tyler Shoemaker for an 11-yard score. The Broncos led 24-18 heading into the fourth quarter. Northwest Region Player of the Week When you put up the kinds of numbers Kellen Moore did in the regional championship, you deserve the player of the week honors. Despite teammate Doug Martin being held in check, Moore put on a display in the Broncos' 35-25 win over Georgia. Moore was 33 of 40 for 327 yards with three touchdowns in the win. Northwest Region Wrap Up Boise State has been a big-time program for awhile now. They came from seemingly nowhere and took the world by storm. It's amazing, though, that this program has been to only two BCS bowls (both wins). In this replay, the Broncos have the right combination of passing and rushing it will need to possibly take it all. They are the last team in the Elite 8 Tournament, but they most certainly will be considered a candidate to win it all. Northwest Region Bracket __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736 Last edited by StLee : 01-22-2013 at 01:48 AM.

01-22-2013, 09:04 PM	#174
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	NCAA 128 Tournament - 4th Round Wrap Up Fourth Round Wrap Up The ELITE EIGHT is set with each team scheduled to play in a neutral bowl site for the remainder of their games. Here are the brackets: Remaining seeds: #1 = 4 (4-2 in Round 3): Alabama, Boise State, LSU, Texas #2 = 1 (1-2 in Round 3): Arkansas #3 = 2 (2-3 in Round 3): Florida State, Houston #5 = 1 (1-0 in Round 3): Clemson #4, #6-#16 = 0 (0-1 in Round 3) Last week I mentioned this: "I have suspected that there is a hidden agenda in whatifsport's sim engine. Maybe it's just paranoia because, after all, I am REALLY surprised Oregon lost. However, if things go towards the "norm" of what I have been seeing in simulations, I expect these to be the results of the next round. On some of these, I hope I am wrong (hint, hint: see my signature!). Also, how likely is it for SIX of eight road teams to win?" Well, let's throw that into the category of "I told you so, but I was WRONG," at least I was wrong 3 out of 8 times, which statistically speaking means I was very much wrong. Here were my predictions: "West - #5 Clemson over #3 West Virginia* -5 (Indicates WVU is a 5-point favorite) Northwest - #1 Boise State* over #3 Georgia +12 North - #3 Florida State over #1 Michigan State* -1.5 Northeast - #4 Oklahoma over #3 Houston* +6.5 East - #2 Arkansas over #1 North Carolina* +3.5 Southeast - #1 Alabama* over #3 Baylor +17.5 South Central - #2 Florida over #1 LSU* -6.5 Southwest - #2 USC over #1 Texas* +4 * - Home team" I missed on Oklahoma, Florida, and USC. The most surprising of those is USC. Not to take away what Texas has accomplished in this simulation, but I thought USC was easily one of the top eight teams in my simulation. In fact, though I will address it in my post-season wrap up, here is how I thought whatifsports.com rated the teams: 1. Alabama 2. Oregon 3. Wisconsin 4. USC 5. Boise State Some of the other "powerhouses": Oklahoma, Florida State, West Virginia, LSU, Michigan State, Clemson, and Florida. I based this on how results were posting throughout the simulation, including margin of victory, and combination run-pass success. I will analyze the data a little more after the season and that will help me to immerse myself even more in the NCAA 2012 Replay. I will submit a Preview Special for the Elite 8 Tournament where I will analyze each team more thoroughly. For now, let me take a look back at what happened in Round 4. To me, the greatest surprise for all results was Texas topping USC. USC looked to be too formidable an opponent for the #5 National Seed. Most of the other results were either expected or did not surprise me. Florida had been mostly dominant in their run to the Sweet 16; however, they just didn't get it done at LSU. LSU is a team close to my heart, but I know they won a lot of games through bells and whistles, both in this sim and in real life. The QB play is at the top of my concerns, that's why I haven't given and won't give them much of a chance to move on in this tournament. I think they are really lucky they didn't face Stanford in the regional final. Alabama has been the same machine in this sim as they have been in real life. Sure, in the real 2011 season they dropped a game (they shouldn't have) to LSU. But this simmed Alabama team is just too tough. Maybe they could be vulnerable if teams like Oregon or Wisconsin hadn't been knocked off, but it's hard to imagine they won't continue their success. Just like usual, they had the largest margin of victory over a pretty strong Baylor squad. I am happy the tournament isn't dominated by the top two seeds per region. I think it's good that there are three seeds below two, including Clemson's ride in as a five seed. If the NCAA ever did set up an eight-team playoff, Clemson would have no shot to be there, but they knocked off #2 Oregon and West Virginia in back-to-back weeks to prove they belong. Those were no easy wins! One thing that surprised me is that all season I considered the conference power ratings to be like this: 1. Southwest 2. West 3. East 4. Southeast 5. South Central 6. Northwest 7. North 8. Northeast Based on the fact that THREE teams from the South Central conference made it to the Elite 8, they now have taken the top spot. The final conference power rankings, thus are: 1. South Central 2. Southwest 3. East 4. Southeast 5. West 6. Northwest 7. North 8. Northeast National Player of the Week Just like the previous two weeks, I have listed all of the regional Player of the Week winners in this pageant for National Player of the Week. The candidates: East Region - Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas - 21-34-399-3-0 Southeast Region - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama - 24-192-2 rush, 3-41 rec South Central Region - Jordan Jefferson, QB, LSU - 18-28-240-3-0 pass, 4-32 rush West Region -Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia - 29-38-431-4-1 North Region - James Franklin, QB, Missouri - 13-18-217-1-0 pass, 21-48-2 rush Northeast Region - Case Keenum, QB, Houston - 30-38-498-3-0 (Dude, give someone else a chance, will ya?) Southwest Region - Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt - 12-21-147-6-0 pass, 14-32 rush Northwest Region - Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State - 33-40-327-3-0 And the winner is... Partially because of this cool picture and partially because Trent Richardson fell just short of 200 rushing yards, Houston's Case Keenum wins the National Player of the Week award. He will most certainly be up for some post-season awards. Special Note I mentioned at the beginning of this dynasty that I would consider simulating bowl games for deserving teams not in the Elite 8 Tournament. However, unless I want to delay the completion of this dynasty to much later, it is probably in my best interest to allow a 12-game schedule for all but the final eight teams. I promise I will institute the bowl system into the 2012 Replay, though there will be far fewer bowls (maybe 10???) than in the real season. Final 2011 Replay Standings __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-24-2013, 01:32 AM	#175
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	Elite 8 Team Previews I didn't do a good job of keeping stats (one of my biggest goals for my 2012 replay!!!) until around Week 4. Still, for some teams, I have very few stats to fall back on. You would think as an LSU fan I would have kept lots of stats to see how players on the team did versus their real counterparts, right? Well, no. LSU is actually one of two teams (Clemson) where I don't have a lot of data for them. Therefore, for both teams, I just chose the best of what I have and went with their stats. Where you see "Key Player" I will accumulate whatever data I have. Note: no player has any stats for Week 2. I considered replaying those games just to get stats, but I decided to just count it as a learning opportunity for my next dynasty, which I hope is more thorough and interesting for the five or so of you reading! Team Previews: Alabama Crimson Tide - #1 National Seed Conference: Southeast Region Bracket: Southeast 2011 Real Record: 12-1, 2nd SEC West, National Champions Final Rank: #1 Key win: vs #1 LSU, 21-0, National Championship Game Key loss: vs #1 LSU, 6-9, OT 2011 Replay Record: 12-0, Southeast Conference Champions Key win: vs Florida, 20-12, Southeast Conference Championship Key loss: none Team MVP: Trent Richardson, RB, Recorded Stats: 11 games, 269 rushes, 1691 yards, 22 TDs; 21 receptions, 328 yards, 6 TDs LSU Tigers - #3 National Seed Conference: South Central Region Bracket: South Central 2011 Real Record: 13-1, SEC Champions Final Rank: #2 Key win: at #2 Alabama, 9-6, OT Key loss: vs #2 Alabama, 0-21, National Championship Game 2011 Replay Record: 12-0, South Central Conference Champions Key win: vs Arkansas, 20-17, South Central Conference Championship Key loss: none Team MVP: Spencer Ware, RB, Recorded Stats: 7 games, 150 rushes, 726 yards, 6 TDs; 3 receptions, 48 yards Texas Longhorns - #5 National Seed Conference: Southwest Region Bracket: Southwest 2011 Real Record: 8-5, 6th Big 12 Final Rank: Unranked Key win: vs California, 21-10 Key loss: vs #1 Oklahoma, 17-55 2011 Replay Record: 12-0, Southwest Conference Champions Key win: vs USC, Southwest Region Championship Key loss: none Team MVP: Malcolm Brown, RB, Recorded Stats: 9 games, 174 rushes, 1319 yards, 12 TDs; 1 reception, 17 yards Boise State Broncos - #6 National Seed Conference: Northwest Region Bracket: Northwest 2011 Real Record: 12-1, 2nd MWC Final Rank: #8 Key win: vs #22 Georgia, 35-21 Key loss: vs #24 TCU, 35-36 2011 Replay Record: 11-1, Northwest Conference Champions Key win: vs Wisconsin, 61-58, Northwest Conference Championship Key loss: vs Utah, 28-30 Team MVP: Kellen Moore, QB, Recorded Stats: 10 games, 220 completions, 325 attempts, 67.7% completion pct, 3272 yards, 32 TDs, 5 INTs Clemson Tigers Conference: East Region Bracket: West 2011 Real Record: 10-4, ACC Champions Final Rank: #22 Key win: vs #5 Virginia Tech, 38-10, ACC Championship Game Key loss: at #13 South Carolina, 13-34 2011 Replay Record: 10-2, 3rd East Conference Division 1 Key win: at Oregon, 40-30, West Region Semifinal Game Key loss: vs South Carolina, 3-17 Team MVP: Andre Ellington, RB, Recorded Stats: 7 games, 138 rushes, 913 yards, 8 TDs; 11 receptions, 198 yards, 2 TDs Florida State Seminoles Conference: East Region Bracket: North 2011 Real Record: 9-4, 2nd ACC Atlantic Final Rank: #23 Key win: at Florida, 21-7 Key loss: vs #1 Oklahoma, 13-23 2011 Replay Record: 11-1, 2nd East Conference Division 2 Key win: at Michigan State, 23-20, North Region Championship Key loss: at Virginia Tech, 16-17 Team MVP: Devonta Freeman, RB, Recorded Stats: 9 games, 183 rushes, 1235 yards, 12 TDs; 3 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD Arkansas Razorbacks Conference: South Central Region Bracket: East 2011 Real Record: 11-2, 3rd SEC West Final Rank: #5 Key win: vs #10 South Carolina, 44-28 Key loss: at #1 LSU, 17-41 2011 Replay Record: 11-1, South Central Conference Division 2 Champs Key win: at North Carolina, 33-21, East Region Championship Key loss: vs LSU, 17-20, South Central Conference Championship Team MVP: Tyler Wilson, QB, Recorded Stats: 11 games, 231 completions, 339 attempts, 68.1% completion pct, 3421 yards, 28 TDs, 5 INTs Houston Cougars Conference: South Central Region Bracket: Northeast 2011 Real Record: 13-1, CUSA West Champions Final Rank: #18 Key win: vs #23 Penn State, 30-14, TicketCity Bowl Key loss: vs #23 Southern Miss, 28-49, CUSA Championship Game 2011 Replay Record: 11-1 Key win: at Wisconsin, 35-24, Northeast Region Semifinal Game Key loss: at LSU, 13-37 Team MVP: Case Keenum, QB, Recorded Stats: 11 games, 264 completions, 367 attempts, 71.9% completion pct, 4282 yards, 40 TDs, 4 INTs __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736 Last edited by StLee : 01-24-2013 at 03:14 AM. Reason: add stats

01-26-2013, 09:28 AM	#176
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	Elite 8 - Quarterfinals - Houston vs Alabama Orange Bowl at Miami Weather: 74 F Wind: 7 MPH Line: Alabama -17.5 Houston 14 vs #1 Alabama 45 __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-27-2013, 08:45 PM	#177
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	Elite 8 - Quarterfinals - Florida State vs Texas Monday, December 26, 2011 Fiesta Bowl at Glendale, AZ Weather: 47 F Wind: 4 MPH Line: Florida State -2.5 Florida State 13 vs #5 Texas 16 __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

01-28-2013, 09:12 PM	#178
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	Elite 8 - Quarterfinals - Boise State vs LSU at Arlington, TX Weather: 45 F Wind: 10 MPH Roof Closed: No weather conditions Line: LSU -4.5 #6 Boise State 20 vs #3 LSU 44 I had a couple extra formatting problems using a Word Template. I think I'll just stick to Power Point! __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

02-05-2013, 07:58 AM	#179
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	Elite 8 - Quarterfinals - Arkansas vs Clemson Wednesday, December 28 Capital One Bowl at Orlando Weather: 56 F Wind: 10 MPH Line: Arkansas -9.5 Arkansas 31 vs Clemson 30 Continued from Page 1 Despite Wingo's touchdown, he finished only second on the Razorbacks' squad with 64 yards rushing on 11 carries. Dennis Johnson led Arkansas with 86 yards on 13 carries. Clemson's Ellington was the game's leading rusher with 113 yards on 22 carries. The Razorbacks' Tyler Wilson was named the game's MVP. He finished 20 of 29 with 271 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. His first two touchdown passes came on tosses in the first and second quarters. Arkansas took the first lead of the game in the first quarter when Wilson founf Hamilton for a 15-yard strike. Clemson was able to tie the score after a quarter when Sammy Watkins rushed the ball for a one-yard score. In the second quarter, Tajh Boyd gave the Tigers a 14-7 lead on a four-yard QB keeper. However, Wilson was able to answer with a 37-yard deep post to Chris Gragg to tie the game 14-14. Boyd's only touchdown came on his rushing score. He ran for 50 yards on 17 carries. He also completed 14 of 24 passes for 209 yards. Boyd's top target for Clemson was DeAndre Hopkins who had five catches for 86 yards. Jarius Wright led Arkansas in receptions (5) and yards (71). __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

03-02-2013, 08:20 PM	#180
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	I ran out of time to be able to complete this dynasty. I have not had much free time in the last month, and, when I have, I chose to do other things. However, starting this coming week, I will have lots of free time again, so I will complete this dynasty. Sorry for the HUGE delay! __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

03-13-2013, 07:39 AM	#181
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	__________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

03-13-2013, 07:49 AM	#182
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	Elite 8 - Semifinals - Texas vs Alabama Monday, January 2, 2012 Sugar Bowl at New Orleans Weather: 47 F Wind: 18 MPH Dome: No weather conditions Line: Alabama -19.5 #5 Texas 10 vs #1 Alabama 41 Continued from Page 1 In the second quarter, Texas scored its first points at the 9:47 mark on a 31-yard Justin Tucker field goal. With 6:27 left, McCarron threw a touchdown to Darius Hanks from the two to make it 14-3 Alabama. Jeremy Shelley added a field goal for the Crimson Tide with 1:34 left to make it 17-3 at halftime. Alabama then started to pull away in the third quarter. With 12:36 left in the quarter, McCarron found Hanks again, this time for a 35-yard touchdown for a 24-3 lead. Later in the quarter, Eddie Lacy ran the ball in from a yard out for a 31-3 advantage heading into the final quarter. Shelley kicked a field goal early in the fourth quarter to give the Tide a 34-3 advantage. Less than a minute later, Texas’ Malcolm Brown broke for a 44-yard touchdown to cut the score to 34-10. “Yeah, I was disappointed in giving up a touchdown,” Saban said. We preach discipline and perfection for 60 minutes. A 50-yard run is not discipline and perfection.” Richardson finally got his score to complete his MVP performance when he ran the ball in from a yard out with 7:13 to play. That ended the scoring at 41-10. On the day, Richardson rushed 32 times for 128 yards and a touchdown. He also caught five passes for 59 yards. Lacy was second on Alabama in rushing with 29 yards on eight carries. Kenny Bell led the Tide in receiving yards with 72 yards on four receptions. Brown led the Longhorns with 87 yards on 19 carries, including his long touchdown. Joe Bergeron added another 50 yards on seven carries. Mike Davis was the leading receiver with four receptions for 68 yards. __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

03-13-2013, 09:46 AM	#183
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	3 SEC teams left? Ugh.

03-18-2013, 11:14 AM	#185
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	What are you using to do the newspapers? Those look very cool!

03-19-2013, 09:20 PM	#186
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	I searched for a newspaper template on Google and found a few. The latest one was a PowerPoint template. I'm not crazy about them, and won't use them for future dynasties because they have severely slowed me down at a time when I am bogged down in busy. I regret going to the newspapers, but I will finish up the last two games in that style when I can find a few hours of "me" time. __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

04-09-2013, 06:26 AM	#187
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	Elite 8 - Semifinals - Arkansas vs LSU Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Rose Bowl at Pasadena, CA Weather: 60 F Wind: 4 MPH Line: LSU -3.5 Arkansas 10 vs #3 LSU 35 Continued from Page 1 __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

04-09-2013, 06:27 AM	#188
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	__________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736