Orange Bowl open thread

Submitted by M-Wolverine on January 5th, 2010 at 5:15 PM

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).

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dakotapalm

January 5th, 2010 at 10:54 PM ^

+10 on the gymnast bendiness. Gymnasts, particularly the ones from Utah and Ucla = WIN.

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imablue

January 5th, 2010 at 10:40 PM ^

Iowa's running back is 5'9" and 205 yds.

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KBLOW

January 5th, 2010 at 10:41 PM ^

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.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 5th, 2010 at 10:42 PM ^

is Stockton talking about Iowa did not win the 1991 rose bowl. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Rose_Bowl

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Muttley

January 5th, 2010 at 10:46 PM ^

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Muttley

January 5th, 2010 at 10:42 PM ^

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SWFlaBlue

January 5th, 2010 at 10:42 PM ^

then his receiver drops a bunny! Ouch.

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KBLOW

January 5th, 2010 at 10:42 PM ^

Two scores. GT better answer.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 5th, 2010 at 10:43 PM ^

looming large right now. 2 score game.

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M-Wolverine

January 5th, 2010 at 11:10 PM ^

And it's looming really large now...

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A Case of Blue

January 5th, 2010 at 10:43 PM ^

It's so weird to see a kicker wearing #1.

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BlueVoix

January 5th, 2010 at 10:43 PM ^

Lance Armstrong says let's drink Michelob and race bikes for some reason.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 5th, 2010 at 10:44 PM ^

of the ATT/ Verizon feud. These commericials need to stop/

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M-Wolverine

January 5th, 2010 at 10:46 PM ^

Settled.

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dakotapalm

January 5th, 2010 at 10:48 PM ^

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.

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BlueVoix

January 5th, 2010 at 10:55 PM ^

Agreed. I thought Verizon was clever at first, even though I have AT&T. Now I just wish both of them would grow up.

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A Case of Blue

January 5th, 2010 at 11:03 PM ^

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.

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dakotapalm

January 5th, 2010 at 10:46 PM ^

A little early for players of the game, isn't it? Oh, NO!! another commercial, KO, commercial! This is MADNESS.

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M-Wolverine

January 5th, 2010 at 10:49 PM ^

Oh wait, no it's not. Nevermind.

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BlueVoix

January 5th, 2010 at 10:51 PM ^

USA WINS!

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harmon98

January 5th, 2010 at 10:55 PM ^

john carlson's goal at 4:21 of OT provides the stunner

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BlueVoix

January 5th, 2010 at 10:59 PM ^

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.

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imablue

January 5th, 2010 at 10:53 PM ^

Angerer, is there a better name for a LB? He's playing angry.

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marc_from_novi

January 5th, 2010 at 11:05 PM ^

Dick Butkus?

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marc_from_novi

January 5th, 2010 at 11:07 PM ^

Bulaga is also a great name for a lineman

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dakotapalm

January 5th, 2010 at 10:55 PM ^

Iowa: It's about facial hair.

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BlueVoix

January 5th, 2010 at 10:56 PM ^

Uh oh, we could have a game here.

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dakotapalm

January 5th, 2010 at 11:01 PM ^

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.

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KBLOW

January 5th, 2010 at 11:01 PM ^

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.

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bcsblue

January 5th, 2010 at 11:04 PM ^

OMG. Breaking news. Its the coldest orange bowl ever. For the 30th time.

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TTUwolverine

January 5th, 2010 at 11:06 PM ^

You owe me a coke, bitch.

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TTUwolverine

January 5th, 2010 at 11:05 PM ^

Because I have, about 18478497563 times.

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bcsblue

January 5th, 2010 at 11:15 PM ^

lol at fox

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BlueVoix

January 5th, 2010 at 11:06 PM ^

If Iowa was somehow able to switch to a spread, GTech would be totally lost. No contain whatsoever.

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KBLOW

January 5th, 2010 at 11:07 PM ^

"Let them play." WTF!? Why not let them cheat.

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harmon98

January 5th, 2010 at 11:10 PM ^

agreed. if I was a hawkeye fan I'd be irate with that noncall.

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BlueVoix

January 5th, 2010 at 11:12 PM ^

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."

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M-Wolverine

January 5th, 2010 at 11:15 PM ^

On homecoming or any other night.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 5th, 2010 at 11:08 PM ^

I'm shocked he has gone pass happy.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 5th, 2010 at 11:09 PM ^

you don't field a ball inside the 10 yard line.

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dakotapalm

January 5th, 2010 at 11:10 PM ^

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.

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