Pinstripe Bowl Open Thread
So, this is the New Era Pinstripe Bowl Open Thread.
This will feature an 8-4 Rutgers teams and a 6-6 Iowa State team, and you'll see it played live from Yankee Stadium.
In a nutshell, an anemic Rutgers offense versus a Cyclones team that played what ESPN describes as a "brutal" schedule. As this is the Big East versus the Big 12, expect some pretty shaky defense too, but hopefully no Tecmo Bowl.
ESPN at 3:20 PM. Be there, if you dare. Lots of action yet to come today.
December 30th, 2011 at 3:02 PM ^
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December 30th, 2011 at 3:03 PM ^
I think Iowa State wins. Maybe the computers were right and the Big 12 is that good.
December 30th, 2011 at 3:06 PM ^
I think Iowa State wins because the Big East is awful.
December 30th, 2011 at 3:38 PM ^
December 30th, 2011 at 3:30 PM ^
I found myself not thrilled with either choice, but on a whim, I went Rutgers here. This is one of the games where I actually let my son pick. Needless to say, by the time we came to this game, the first thing I heard was, "Can I watch Power Rangers instead?"
EDIT: So far, Rutgers defense has been everywhere except where they needed to be. Sort of the anti-Visa.
DOUBLE EDIT: Literally, everywhere but where they should be. Iowa State thanks you for your generous donation of five yards.
TRIPLE EDIT: Offside calls matter when they put someone in FG range. 3-0 Iowa State.
December 30th, 2011 at 3:40 PM ^
December 30th, 2011 at 3:43 PM ^
December 30th, 2011 at 3:46 PM ^
....Rutgers' defense is just good enough to allow Iowa State to get within FG range. 6-0 Cyclones.
December 30th, 2011 at 3:54 PM ^
December 30th, 2011 at 3:56 PM ^
after their big upset of Ok State they shouldnt have a ton of trouble with Rutgers. Go Cyclones!
December 30th, 2011 at 4:02 PM ^
Is anyone else having a tough time with the Gator Bowl in their choice of tOSU or Florida? Miller is a threat at offense but OSU's SEC record isn't great and its in Florida. Idk still deciding. I had OSU originally but have switched to Florida.
December 30th, 2011 at 4:19 PM ^
December 30th, 2011 at 5:12 PM ^
I just hope both blunder around in a low-scoring affair for three quarters before one ekes out an unconvincing win.
All that said, I'd prefer an OSU win just because I like to see the myth of SEC superiority punctured regularly.
December 30th, 2011 at 4:08 PM ^
If Rutgers doesn't punch it in here, I wonder if Greg Schiano will do that double-fist pump thing on the sideline again, but at someone in particular.
December 30th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
December 30th, 2011 at 4:18 PM ^
Sack leads to fumble, which in turn becomes a fumble recovery and a 1st and goal.
Now, if Dodd would not throw infield practice....
December 30th, 2011 at 4:20 PM ^
December 30th, 2011 at 4:43 PM ^
This would also be the same expression as their secondary coach. December 30th, 2011 at 5:44 PM ^
Is it just me, or is his patience with Holtz wearing visibly thin? He looks at him as if to say, "Just keep talking, old man..."
EDIT: Rutgers is playing some un-Big East defense so far in the 2nd half. If all goes well, I may have my son pick more in these polls.
December 30th, 2011 at 5:42 PM ^
Arguing about who has spent more time in the meat packing district.
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<br>Don't they have a producer?
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<br>What next? Who's spent more time in poontang town?
December 30th, 2011 at 5:51 PM ^
The producer has yet to return from poontang town, so this is stream of consciousness for the rest of the game. I can't wait for Palmer to start talking about his afternoon on Coney Island...
EDIT: Hands up anyone who also believes that "The Champ" is now officially played out?
December 30th, 2011 at 6:04 PM ^
Once was eh, twice was bad. But playing "The Champ" for almost every commercial on every bowl? Just way too much
December 30th, 2011 at 5:55 PM ^
How Jesse was like "ya know Chris I've spent time with you and your beautiful wife in the meat packing district".
I laughed out loud.
December 30th, 2011 at 6:09 PM ^
Looks like a girl I went to school with. Of course, if I had knocked her up, that could conceiveably be our daughter.
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<br>Not that anyone cares. But if they can talk about their trips to meat packing, I don't know why not. (Fowler, you have heard what they call you? NTTAWWT, but talk about perpetuating a myth).
December 30th, 2011 at 6:10 PM ^
After half the players on the field were accused of holding, Iowa gets its first TD in the game with ten minutes left in regulation. I dare say the Cyclones' OC can put down the cutlass for the moment - it's a game now.
December 30th, 2011 at 6:24 PM ^
Dodd tries to reach the Moon with that throw and connects to Coleman....nice reception.
With 5:47 to go, it might be Music City Bowl Thread time.
December 30th, 2011 at 6:42 PM ^
After the pool has collapsed around me. At least I got a push this morning.
December 30th, 2011 at 6:43 PM ^
Why did they not review the possible fumble? If I was Paul Rhodes I would be upset because they're supposed to review every close play at the end of the game.
December 30th, 2011 at 10:02 PM ^
Wake needs to get this onside recovery and score. I hate those effing cowbells.
December 30th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
But Jeebus Freaking Cowbells on a Pogo Stick (JFCOAPS) anyhow.