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You know, when the game was announced, I was kinda "meh". But now that I'm home and ready to watch it, I'm kinda getting excited. The contrasting styles intrigue me, another Big Ten team, to see how they'll do, and the celebration that is the LAST BCS bowl game on FOX. Yay!
And it can't be worth than last night's game, can it?
If nothing else maybe we'll get more Taco Bell commercials...
(Though Iowa and GT will have a hard time topping TCU's cheer team).
than last night.
But I'm not so sure it will be.
There is a possibly for a low-scoring ugly affair if the Iowa D shuts down Tech's offense.
I'm not counting on the Iowa offense to do much of anything.
Stanzied
Did you play offense?
It's going to be interesting to see how Ferentz attempts to shut down the triple option.
I agree completely; it's really difficult to predict how Iowa's D will handle it and it should make this game interesting.
I wonder if jamiemac put some dollars down because I certainly don't have the confidence to. Some people are much, much better at predicting college football outcomes than I am.
Go Iowa! They are today's pick over at the JCB.
Georgia Tech is a southern school, so I think they have a fighting chance at competing with the eye candy talent of TCU.
But, Iowa gets the cover.
I love this game. Iowa's DL that specializes in making a QB look bad, going up against a great interior offensive line and the triple option. Classic stuff.
And, an Iowa win gives the Big 10 in first winning bowl season in years, for whatever that is worth.
Go Hawkeyes!
be the kiss of death, but I agree. +5.5 seems like too many points...
I begrudgingly took GT back when it was -4. Not sure I would have at the closing 5.5.
I agree. And +1 because your typo conjurred images of Lou Holtz typing that message.
I was rushing so I could get dinner then get back, and the IPhone thinks it knows more than I do (it's probably right).
Thanks for the best rationalization, ever.
I hope the Fox cameramen migrated from Arizona to Fl.
Their coverage was good last night, and the way they
displayed the game wasn't bad either.
Go Hawkeyes!
It seems like the BCS bowls stretch out so long that it is hard for me to keep interest. I love college football, will watch from noon until 2 AM on a given Saturday, but c'mon! I've already started to shift into NFL playoff mode.
Fox's coverage is Eddie George an "analyst."
Why can't people just sing the national anthem without pitching their voice all over the range?
/crotchety old 22 year old.
disappointed that we didnt get a better shot of that automobile coming out in front of the techsters.
i fear its not the same cameraman from last night
order the European sensation the T-Bow
Conveniently in Florida gator colors.
This was basically the BCS Bowl game I was most excited about. I'm not really pumped for it. I honestly have no idea how this one is going to shake out.
Ruh roh, Iowa fumbles the footbaw at midfield.
by McNutt
nice field position for GT.
horrific.
I was thinking about that. Johnson's offense is quite amazing to watch and very difficult to stop. But I wonder how many 17 or 18 year old high school year old stud high school seniors are going to be willing to run it. Now, he doesn't need a stud QB, I know, but it'll be interesting to see the kinds of QB recruits he has coming to GTech the next few years.
Answering my own question, they picked up Jordan Luallen last year, who was the #4 best scrambling QB in last years class.
...recruits in the mold of Justin Feagin. He needs recruits who can run and occasionally throw a pass.
FWIW, he took one three star dual-threat QB apiece each of the last two years, namely Jaybo Shaw and Jordan Luallen.
Ha. Jaybo.
some big yards.
Sounds familiar.
Moecki Open makes a comeback!
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Put it in Iowa. No FG. TD.
McNutt!
Nice drive for Iowa.
Iowa exposed some favorable matchups for their WRs in that drive. Nicely done Hawkeyes
fans in the stands.
Maybe it is Fox, but I just haven't been into any of these BCS games besides the Rose Bowl.
That, and the other two games sucked.
Let the BCS game Thursday happily lead us to it's permanent home on ABC/ESPN.
show was saying that the Orange Bowl expected 40K-50K Iowa fans, but it didn't look like that many came. Seems like quite a few though. Plus Tech fans don't have a great reputation for traveling.
I really don't think GT wants to play catch-up with that offense. They better stop Iowa here.
Hawkeye D looking like they used the "extra" Big Ten layoff time between season and bowls quite well.
Is it too late to cancel moving the end of the season back a week next year?
It's obvious that the extra rest time is a huge advantage to all these Big10 teams winning their bowl games. ;-P
Georgia Tech is not looking particularly fresh right now.
I was hoping they would run that play from the wishbone.
I find it much easier to openly root for them than say "little brother" or even PSU for that matter.
Of course, I find it even easier to openly root against the Vest than any of the above.
Excuse my ignorance but everything I know about GT's offense comes from playing NCAA 2010. From what I understand it's really about deception and grinding down a D and can very rarely connect with a long vertical pass downfield (30+ yards without significant YAC).
Am I completely off base? If I'm not I like Iowa's chances if they get up by a few touches.
but when he does, they're often of the long yardage variety. Tech won't abandoned their bread and butter when they get down, though.
"Stanzi is perfect so far, 6 for 6."
Commentators love the jinx.
One of the few Big Ten teams I pull for in bowl games. Go Iowa! Iowa +5.5 I LOVE IT!
I don't think Iowa looked this good all year. (except against us when Stanzi was tossing the ball to wide open TE's.
looking like an all american thus far
He looks 100%, which is amazing given he had ankle surgery a couple months ago.
I think it's obvious from all the bad weather at warm weather bowl sites that the football weather gods are unhappy with Michigan not being in a bowl game. if anyone wants to go to the beach next January, they better be sending us a bowl invite.
And no, I've never used weather more in one sentence.
Boy Iowa is just shredding the Tech D. I may need to watch the UM/Iowa game again and and re-evaluate that loss.
Please don't let off the gas Iowa. Please.
Uh Oh, Iowa came to play. GT has their hands full.
Um, hi, Georgia Tech, this is not how you play football.
Maybe they won the ACC because the ACC blows (VTech excepted).
solid start Hawkeyes.
awful.
They look terrible last year against LSU in the bowl game too...
I'm sorry, did I tune into a replay of Florida-Cincy by mistake?
to change for tech - need to get a hat on the linebackers.
So can we not hear that Michigan should have hired Paul Johnson for the next 9 months?
this is a lose-lose game. Easy to lament the winner should have been our choice.
That said, I'll stick with who we've got.
Nesbitt looks a bit hesitant. He needs to make his decision and hit he hole or pitch the ball to someone that is actually going to cut upfield.
No one is going to mistake the Iowa cheerleaders for the TCU cheerleaders.
they may as well punt the ball now, they are not picking up a first down on 2nd and 22.
Make that 3rd and 22.
Defending the run against GT ... works
GT is, indeed, a rambling wreck.
currently a kirk ferentz hawkeye clinic. tech best break out of the funk and get a turnover or it's lights out.
...
Ricky Pick Sixy!
Looks like Bad Stanzi made the trip to Miami
HA! TAINT!
edit: Stanzi has to have the NCAA record for throwing TAINTS doesn't he?
and love.
Tech is right back in it.
I was in the process of writing the exact same thing word for word when I saw this.
I knew Good Ricky wouldn't last
oh Stanziball... how I've missed thee
is that an Orange Bowl record?
Hopefully Stanzi doesn't get in a habit throwing too many of those around tonight.
Stanzi throws the TaINT well.
Oh Ricky Stanzi, never change.
I'm conflicted here. On one hand, the gf is an Iowa grad. On the other hand, I can't root against GT, they're engineers at heart, and run the offense I used in HS.
Just root for more attractive cheerleaders and more Taco Bell commercials. Everyone wins there.
And I'm still waiting on the latter.
What High School were you at? Love the flexbone, myself, as well.
Salem. Go triple option.
Because if it was any time recently, you must have had to survive a lot of losing.
Yep. Let's never speak of it again.
Edit: and yes, it has prepared me well for the last few years of Michigan football.
I only ask not to send you to therapy but because I knew their previous coach and had been to some games.
evil twin?
What is with the emphasis on the passing game.
Has Stanzi thrown to his left yet?
So he is Zoolander?
That out of bounds pass to Moeaki was to his left but was overthrown. I was wondering why he kept throwing at Warren in our game as well.
He always throws to his right, the secondary should be able to cheat to that side without issue and press the receivers the whole way, but they don't seem to want to do that.
Back to passing after the pick 6.
Anyone imagine hearing that GT recovered two Iowa turnovers, including a TAINT, in the 1st Q and the score would be 14-7 Iowa? Crazy.
Stephanie Jacobsen in a bikini is just sick.
That is all; back to the game.
Has Nesbitt thrown the ball only once?
is looking very hesitant.
Not a good showing by him so far.
...reminds me of watching our spread (or frankly, Oregon Friday). This offense has been tearing everybody up...why does it look so awful now?
In this case, Iowa defense.
Way better camera direction for this game than the Fiesta Bowl. Just need to fly in the TCU dance team.
Um, not that I was creepily looking up the TCU dance team or anything, but they are called the "Showgirls." Srsly.
Also, pretty sure the website is outdated by about two or three years or they have some damn old freshmen and sophomores.
EDIT: Here's the website: http://www.showgirls.tcu.edu/roster.htm
I REALLY <3 Ellen Page. That is all.
+10 to you
I've seen a lot of football.. and very few times have I seen an OL come back after being manhandled like that for almost half a game.. I don't think they've even gotten a 1st down yet.
Stranger things have happened.. but I think that if Stanzi doesn't blow it.. Iowa's got this easily..
but I agree.
And it presumes Stanzi can tell time. Which, uh, not so certain right now.
Not all that surprised about the GT defense; UGA and Clemson both ran up and down on them.
On offense, looks like Tech needs to get the ball to the perimeter more quickly. They've run Rocket Toss once, but if they hadn't missed a block by one of the A backs, it would have picked up some big yardage.
no catch and he looks hurt.
Aren't you considered to be "on the ground" when you catch the ball when your knee is down?
Going out in style...
How hard is it to look at the play clock every once in awhile Stanzi?
Is Stanzi blind to the color of the play clock?
meh.. as I said.. the only way Iowa loses this is if Stanzi blows it.. and so far he's hell bent on giving GT the game..
Denise!!!!! We remember you!!!
huzzah!
BOOM.
Denise'd.
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And nameless redhead Taco Bell chick...!
Or both
a pitch on the option. Way overdue.
you can't really pitch when all your OL gets beat.. you'd be pitching into a linebacker or a DLineman
I feel the momentum shifting. Iowa needs to stop that with a turnover. Or a stop right here.
run a dive?
don't like the play call at all.
the invisible playclock tonight
the priviledge of broadcasting the BCS games?
Between the atrocious announcing and slipshod camera work, I'm about done.
Especially with the lack of cutaway shots that last night provided.
Fox generally does a decent job with there NFL broadcasts but this bowl coverage is down right painful. I love watching football but my will is being tested with broadcast.
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If they were smart, Denise would be Bowl game queen. They're missing a marketing opportunity here. Don't they read MGoBoard???
That FedEx "world's proudest boss" commercial is "The Office" quality funny. Makes me laugh everytime he knocks on the closet to say "good job everybody."
I think Fox is trying to set a record for the greatest number of commercials in a football game.
got for the over/under on Denise sightings during the Orange Bowl? 5.5 perhaps...
Fox says interceptions don't bother Ricky Stanzi.
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Stanzi's short passes look pretty bad tonight.
Anthony Allen is no Adrian Arrington.
I bet Nesbitt and I could have a pretty good QB skills competition together.
to the short side?
Not going to create much space that way.
I remember Bo used to run the option to the short side all the time and it would drive me nuts too, for the same reason. I assume it's because you have an extra guy or two over there?
Dwyer is missing on some significant blocks. Tech's gotta get the ball outside.
that out of bounds call is in the spirit of the rule.
It is not like he tried to gain an advantage by stepping out and then stepping back in.
These replays have been horrible. Nothing gained by showing an angle in which the WR's feet are hidden.
I think I just saw John Wienke on the sideline.
have a waggle to moeki in his pocket? if so now's the time
Because Beyonce always makes me feel fired up and ready to kick some ass.
Not sure if you're being sarcastic, but I totally agree! Beyonce is amazing get pumped/get ready to go out music. <3
Is everyone rooting for Iowa?
I'm a hater.
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~svechota/denise.jpg
she's actually the chick from sex and the city - kristin davis (not really, but pretty damn close)
- Someone with WAY too much time on their hands
If that is all you did with all of your time everyday, I would subsidize you.
Still, Kristen was always the best of the Sex in the City women.
Though her mandatory celeb sex pics were NOT flattering.
That was a Lesson on how not to scramble
Iowas had first shot 42 yards away. Since they didn't make it, GT had one, perhaps two plays at 58 yds away. I think the risk/reward of going for it there was in Iowa's favor.
for all of Iowa's dominance to not lead this by at least 10pts is pretty sad.
Amy Watson, rivaling Denise, pitches the local hospitals vagina doctor staff. (I'm not making this up.)
presumably this hospital is offering up $0.89 vaginal procedures as well.
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Mandatory halftime Mangino Picture.
And yes, I'm leaving it that big.
That's What She Said.
that button's living on borrowed time
look half bad in orange ...
Well, there goes all the Denise woodies.
He makes obie look like a little miscolored grape, lol
He is actually fatter than the orange-shaped mascot, which should be pretty close to spherical. Truly amazing.
stage with Kool & the Gang = funny
World Junior Hockey Update:
U.S. 5
Canada 3
Whaaaaaa.
USA! USA!
Fug, Canada tied it up. Come on USA.
is actually putting on a good show.
Best Half time show ever would is still probably Ashlee Simpson it takes a lot of talent to get booed off stage by tens of thousands.
however, the halftime show at the Under Armour game last weekend was off the hook: Jeezy w/ a malfunctioning sound system was killer
this halftime show needs more cheerleader...
Kool and the Gang is still hot.
How hot can it be without J.T. Taylor? Can't have Celebration without the Jheri Curl.
Ummm James "Kool" Bell that aint. That's just some dude. They should be called That Dude And The Gang. Where the fuck is James "Kool" Bell?!?! That's like when they say the Temptations are going to be performing at some venue and half the fucking act is 30 years old.
Kool was actually the bass player. You're thinking of Taylor, the lead singer.
But yes, that guy is too young to be part of the Gang.
Yes, he was, in fact, a fish.
NCAAB Big Ten Update: Iowa had 15 first half points against Illinois. Illini lead currently, 39-19, 17:45 to go.
That's a pretty miserable first half output.
Is that Tom Brokaw doing the voice for the University of Iowa commercial?
a student of Iowa. a grad of South Dakota.
It seems like GT might have an advantage b/c they'll be making adjustments that, if they work, Iowa will then have to adjust to, but with no halftime to discuss it.
They got Mike Leach in at halftime to institute the spread passing game.
Problem is the Quarterback is still stuck in the closet.
this color commentator really is annoying, he is the same guy slobbered all over Tebow last year in the NC game.
Or am I thinking of a different Tebow game?
I don't remember his name just the voice, every time he opens his mouth I die a little inside
Correct. That was Tom Brennamen. That was a huge penalty for false start there. Just when Tech was moving the ball.
Iowa not looking so strong defensively right now.
Put Stanzi in at Safety. His presence alone will cause an interception.
Never heard a more truer statement about iowa football
finally showed up.
Half time adjustments looking good for tech.
Big third down coming up.
Man, Paul Johnson always looks so constipated.
"Does that look like the punting unit?"
Really dude, really?
I'm going to take a wild guess that getting a penalty every 3rd play probably doubly bad for an option offense without a kicker.
but I get why they went for the points.
Miss! Big break for Iowa. If they can drive for a TD here GT will be in a bit of a pickle.
No good. Let's see what Ferentz did for adjustments at
halftime.
throw to the left?
Iowa cheer team < TCU cheer team.
the world needs more TCU cheer team
Just goes to show you how good any offense can look when the QB starts off 8 for 8 and how meh it can look when he's not as hot.
I will not be sad to see Tony Moeaki graduate this year.
He went to the same high school as my cousin and was a 5* coming out of high school. Despite his productivity this year, I can't really say he lived up to his billing.
The Big Ten is going to win more BCS Bowl games in 2010 than they did in just about the entire prior decade.
I really dig that Muhammad Ali remix in the Gatorade commercial.
I'd like it more if it didn't perpetuate the myth that the Williams sisters are hot.
Still, like the gymnast bendiness.
+10 on the gymnast bendiness. Gymnasts, particularly the ones from Utah and Ucla = WIN.
Iowa's running back is 5'9" and 205 yds.
Iowa still opening up big holes for the RB's. I wonder what the 4th Q will bring in terms of the GT D-line getting pooped out.
is Stockton talking about Iowa did not win the 1991 rose bowl.
,
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then his receiver drops a bunny! Ouch.
Two scores. GT better answer.
looming large right now.
2 score game.
And it's looming really large now...
It's so weird to see a kicker wearing #1.
Lance Armstrong says let's drink Michelob and race bikes for some reason.
of the ATT/ Verizon feud.
These commericials need to stop/
Settled.
Reminds me of all those At&t vs. MCI landline commercials from the early 1990's. That was some SERIOUS feuding.
Unrelated, I kinda dig that "the more we get together" Tostitos commercial with the generic football game.
Agreed. I thought Verizon was clever at first, even though I have AT&T. Now I just wish both of them would grow up.
My boyfriend just went on a rant about how a) AT&T should be spending their advertising budget on improving their terrible network instead and b) Verizon should up the ante by hiring Owen Wilson.
A little early for players of the game, isn't it? Oh, NO!! another commercial, KO, commercial! This is MADNESS.
Oh wait, no it's not. Nevermind.
USA WINS!
john carlson's goal at 4:21 of OT provides the stunner
I'm glad that I'm home as I have:
A) Cable.
B) Versus.
And could actually watch part of the overtime.
Why JP Dellacamera was announcing I will never understand.
Angerer, is there a better name for a LB? He's playing
angry.
Dick Butkus?
Bulaga is also a great name for a lineman
Iowa: It's about facial hair.
Uh oh, we could have a game here.
Yep, with how little pass rush GT is creating, I think it all depends on which Stanzi shows up for the fourth quarter: Good Stanzi or Bad Stanzi.
Let's see if Iowa still has that 4th Q magic. Or more likely, if they'll need it if GT shuts them down here.
OMG. Breaking news. Its the coldest orange bowl ever. For the 30th time.
You owe me a coke, bitch.
Because I have, about 18478497563 times.
lol at fox
If Iowa was somehow able to switch to a spread, GTech would be totally lost. No contain whatsoever.
"Let them play." WTF!? Why not let them cheat.
agreed. if I was a hawkeye fan I'd be irate with that noncall.
Agreed. "Oh hey, it's pass interference, but I want a more interesting game because my commentary sucks worse than a TCU Dance Girl on Homecoming, so let's just let that pass."
On homecoming or any other night.
I'm shocked he has gone pass happy.
you don't field a ball inside the 10 yard line.
Can't decide whether or not I want to see that "Book of Eli." Looks intriguing, but I hope the plot is worthwhile. I'm afraid it's just another unmemorable apocalyptic movie.
This game is heating up but I think it would be better if Megan Fox were involved somehow as opposed to Fox TV.
That coldest Orange Bowl is why we're not seeing any
skin from the cheerleaders.
nesbitt conjuring stanzi!
There's the Iowa D we know.
stupid stupid.
Need to hold them to a FG or it is over.
Nice throw Denard. I mean Josh.
Ballgame
marcel marceau refereeing the game tonight...
Why not let them play Mr. Fox Color Guy?
Iowa's Mike Debord.
robinson slips on the ice
I'm not sure, they haven't said...
Dumb
Wow, THAT was stupid.
going for the fake there - you make the FG you force them to get a TD.
Now they can tie with a FG.
Seems to be a lot of holding on the Iowa O-Line. Only one penalty for it.
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Is it just me or is the redhead cuter?
But we don't know her naaammmmeeee!!!
Well that was a stupid play.
At least have more than one guy out there to block if you're going to run a fake.
If Iowa somehow loses this game, it'll be much worse than NW - Auburn.
Denise... marry me
well.. that was stupid..
Petersen effect?
Just damn go for it. Maybe they figure they'll get another INT.
D again, and twice on sunday
Let's see, offense hasn't looked competent, the whole game. Let's let them just get into FG range to tie, rather than have to score another TD to win. Weren't they watching the Northwestern game? Of did Kirk bet early on GT?
What is it about bowl games and fakes? I understand you have a month to work on them but that doesn't mean you should pull it a stupid time. If Iowa loses this game everyone will point to that play.
Uh. That was a safety.
safety?
just call the fake debacle the all state good hands "questionable" play of the game?
He did a great job not getting a safety?!?!?!? I could have "not gotten a safety" by falling down when they hiked me the ball
Of course, if Tech continues to run backwards...
How does that guy even get open?
OK, now it is just a competition of stupidness.
you gotta make that catch - your qb is struggling need to help him out.
Sandeman is a bonehead. The team which removes head from ass first wins.
Hopefully Bad Stanzi is on his way back to Iowa City.
Option, I, Spread...run the damn ball...but you better have a QB who can at least throw, just in case...
Man the Iowa O needs to get motivated by the play of their Defense and capitalize on this field position and put in 6. Let's go Hawkeyes
Anyone think there would be empty seats at the Orange Bowl if this was a national quarter final game? I say no way
1. The Big Ten should no longer be the punchline of the college football world.
2. Fox still can't broadcast a college football game, altough they're improving.
3. The Mountain West Conference deserves either the ACC's or the Big East's automatic BCS Bowl Bid.
I think Navy would have done a better job passing and running against Iowa
Navy moved the ball on OSU better than Oregon did.
ferentz would be wise to chop off stanzi's arm for the remainder of this game
Carr mode activated.. rock rock rock rock rock rock rock rock
please.chew.some.clock.
their timeouts.
Or not.
Iowa loves them some white wide receivers.
A couple of first downs and Iowa has it in the bag.
Great job staying IB.
"Welcome back, we have a thriller, going down to the wire."
Why do I kind of think Fox would have said that even if it was 31-3.
3x40 secs is 2 minutes
Nice run for the first down by Wegher. He's actually from my parent's hometown.
And... my 1000th point.
Game over man, game over
LOL! Rock wins!
About time they finished that off.
blouses.
OutF#@kingstanding. TD That seals the deal.
