Saturday Bowl Games Open Thread

That was disgusting and I was yelling at my TV. Anytime Utah went to rebound, instant foul! Then the 3 pointer and-1 was ridiculous. No contact whatsoever and of course Dickie V was slurping Duke's nuts. Cannot stand Vitale. Dude needs to retire.

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ijohnb

December 19th, 2015 at 2:41 PM ^

only reason that Wisconsin is not defending NCAA champions is due to this factor. Playing Duke is not an "actual" game. You are there to be the Washington Generals.

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1of12MattDamons

December 19th, 2015 at 3:08 PM ^

I had to turn that game off because the officiating was so lopsided.

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Black Socks

December 19th, 2015 at 4:29 PM ^

Refs made sure Duke beat Wisconsin last year. It was criminal.

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We'll be Champions

December 19th, 2015 at 2:28 PM ^

Big pick for Zona, i thought thatwas going to be a touchdown for New Mexico

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December 19th, 2015 at 2:29 PM ^

What a throw by Soloman for Zona to take the lead. That was a really quick turnaround

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Olaf

December 19th, 2015 at 2:34 PM ^

Bob Davey coaching New Mexico? LOL

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Shoelaces_Pfft

December 19th, 2015 at 2:39 PM ^

Some of them must need some last minute Christmas money.

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ijohnb

December 19th, 2015 at 2:44 PM ^

Apologize if it is unpopular but Rich Rod's offense is gimmicky and ridiculous.

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Michigan4Life

December 19th, 2015 at 3:04 PM ^

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Danwillhor

December 19th, 2015 at 3:33 PM ^

it's Read Option Spread 2.0 when Oregon was easily running 8.0 under Kelly. It's the difference between a PC running Windows 95 and 10. It really reinforces the notion that running any form of it gives you more room for error. You don't even have to run it that well to see that it can keep you in a game you wouldn't otherwise be in. It's an offense designed for teams that can't recruit so it's multiplied when a team runs it with top level talent.

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We'll be Champions

December 19th, 2015 at 2:51 PM ^

Soloman made a couple of impressive throws so far but this game has been weird af so far. 7-3 Zona after 1.

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December 19th, 2015 at 2:52 PM ^

After some sad attempts of making a tackle by New Mexico, 14-3 Zona.

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December 19th, 2015 at 2:57 PM ^

If Michigan had player like Scooby Wright in their linebacking core, this defense would be unfair. Kid is good

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December 19th, 2015 at 3:07 PM ^

Oh wow, New Mexico had a positive offensive play.

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December 19th, 2015 at 3:11 PM ^

Touchdown New Mexico, there's the Rich Rod defense we all know and love. They were tackling suspiciously well for the first quarter and a bit

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Jack Hammer

December 19th, 2015 at 3:21 PM ^

Saw Zach's brother, Sam, suited up for the Lobos. #94. Apparently he is a QB turned Punter. Potential grad transfer in a couple years?

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Mac Attack

December 19th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^

Missed tackles and lack of fundamentals. It's like I have already experienced this nightmare before. Only reason New Mexico isn't winning is due to personal foul penalties. Just told my wife that we have to watch this game, it is absolutely entertaining!

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December 19th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^

This game feels as though Zona is taking a really long time to put New Mexico away. They're up by 4 but IMO feels like it should be more

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Mac Attack

December 19th, 2015 at 3:28 PM ^

Looks like a Bob Davie coached defense...

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We'll be Champions

December 19th, 2015 at 3:29 PM ^

This Soloman kid is impressive. A nice run by him to give Zona the 21-10 lead.

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Mac Attack

December 19th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^

I think you would look impressive against that New Mexico defense

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Mac Attack

December 19th, 2015 at 3:34 PM ^

And a home run for New Mexico... This game just keeps getting better and better

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December 19th, 2015 at 3:35 PM ^

That was such good coverage until he gave up the 92 yard touchdown pass.

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enlightenedbum

December 19th, 2015 at 3:35 PM ^

That was some really good subtle interference by the New Mexico WR.

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December 19th, 2015 at 3:36 PM ^

21-17 Zona. Neither of these teams is very good but it jus feels like Zona is destroying them but New Mexico just sticking around.

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Mac Attack

December 19th, 2015 at 3:36 PM ^

Coaching the DBs for Arizona? Looks like the prototypical play for Gibby coached player.

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The Geek

December 19th, 2015 at 3:39 PM ^

huge call here.

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Mac Attack

December 19th, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^

Just as I was typing the other message, the Arizona returner drops the ball... Looks like Rich Rod is continuing the tradition of coaching his players to not hold onto the ball. EDIT: Looks like RR got fortunate there on the review.

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Mac Attack

December 19th, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^

These guys are going to put up Madden numbers today

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enlightenedbum

December 19th, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^

Kind of hilariously, the potential out of bounds that they ruled happened before he fumbled was FIVE YARDS short of where they spotted the ball. Officiating this year.

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softshoes

December 19th, 2015 at 3:42 PM ^

What's the record for personal fouls in a game that NM is shooting for?

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wahooverine

December 19th, 2015 at 3:43 PM ^

Looking forward to this BYU Utah game. It will shed light on what outcome was more realistic, the loss to Utah or the blowout of BYU. I'm also interested to watch BYU as a preview of what UVA may play like as Mendenhall is taking most of key staff with him.

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