Underpants, Vegas, Potato & NOLA Bowl Games Open Thread
It has begun.
- Gildan New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, NM)- Washington State vs Colorado State, 2pm on ESPN (ESPNEWS until KU basketball finishes up)
- Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl (Las Vegas, NV)- USC vs Fresno State, 3:30pm on ABC
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Boise, ID)- Buffalo vs San Diego State, 5:30pm on ESPN
- R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (NOLA)- Louisiana vs Tulane
Let the football, snacks & drinks flow
Info on some of the sponsors. Some I had to look up, because I've never heard of 'em.
December 21st, 2013 at 2:11 PM ^
Just so everyone knows what we're up against playwise here....
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Offense
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Wash. St. | Colorado St. |
| Yards/Play | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Points/Play | 0.351 | 0.473 |
| Rush Play % | 23.42% | 53.34% |
| Pass Play % | 76.58% | 46.66% |
| Completion % | 61.23% | 61.65% |
| 3D Conv % | 38.24% | 41.48% |
| RZ Scoring % | 78.05% | 84.78% |
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Defense
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Wash. St. | Colorado St. |
| Opp Yards/Play | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Opp Points/Play | 0.422 | 0.395 |
| Opp Completion % | 61.80% | 63.29% |
| Opp 3D Conv % | 36.75% | 37.04% |
| Opp RZ Scoring % | 77.27% | 85.00% |
December 21st, 2013 at 2:16 PM ^
I got 9 points on WSU; my daughter has 16.
FEI, Sagarin and Vegas would choose WSU too with 9, 27 and 17 points respectively.
Crazy start to the game with CSU's head coach dropping an F-bomb on the WSU QB after a TD.
December 21st, 2013 at 2:26 PM ^
7-0 Wazzu and they block a punt at the CSU 5yd line. I shouted.
I like bowl games.
EDIT: 14-0 Wazzu. Oh boy.
December 21st, 2013 at 2:24 PM ^
this could get ugly
December 21st, 2013 at 2:25 PM ^
I've never cared about Fresno State before, but I just became their biggest fan for the day.
December 21st, 2013 at 5:31 PM ^
December 21st, 2013 at 2:31 PM ^
You see that stat on Buchanon? 109 tackles as a safety. Yikes.
December 21st, 2013 at 2:34 PM ^
There was nobody within 20 yards of that CSU receiver....
We don't need no stinkin' defense!
December 21st, 2013 at 2:35 PM ^
so they don't stain the Gildan name.
December 21st, 2013 at 3:16 PM ^
To make sure each team got the memo, instead of the locker room, the teams were directed to the briefing room.
December 21st, 2013 at 2:37 PM ^
WSU's defensive line up on that CSU touchdown was begging to get toasted. No deep safety and what looks like a fat linebacker not in position to cover the slot. Am I missing something?
December 21st, 2013 at 2:44 PM ^
That pretty much sums it up. If Garrett Grayson is not on the field for the Rams and the Cougars didn't suffer from hysterical blindness in pass coverage, this coverage works very well. In a game where so far most of the offense has been in the air, that was a puzzling alignment to me.
December 21st, 2013 at 2:40 PM ^
December 21st, 2013 at 2:43 PM ^
Are they undershirts or a T-shirt you could wear on its own? Any report on the boxer briefs?
December 21st, 2013 at 2:47 PM ^
Their boxer-briefs are solid, but I have no report on their boxers. Overall, a good brand.
December 21st, 2013 at 2:42 PM ^
Who wouldn't be motivated to play for this piece of shit?
December 21st, 2013 at 2:48 PM ^
December 21st, 2013 at 3:09 PM ^
New Mexico Bowl is a pretty entertaining game thus far. It also seemed like the first quarter lasted a long time.
December 21st, 2013 at 3:27 PM ^
The Division II National Championship game was fun to watch. Yeah it was D2, but it was better than watching whatever these bowl games are today. They were at least playing for something!
December 21st, 2013 at 3:39 PM ^
I think every team that plays in a bowl is playing for something. If you've been watching this WSU and CSU game, they are going hard.
December 21st, 2013 at 3:37 PM ^
They just mentioned a special cleat for turf toe that the Colorado State running back is using. It restricts motion of the injured toe. I'm sure it limits mobility and whatnon. Perhaps something similar could be used for Devin Gardner in Michigan's bowl game?
December 21st, 2013 at 3:48 PM ^
I really rather not risk him in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
Rose Bowl? Yes. Capital One? Sure. Outback? Okay.
Not BWWs.
Let Shane get a game under his belt.
December 21st, 2013 at 3:40 PM ^
December 21st, 2013 at 3:45 PM ^
Washington State has 35 points on 30 plays or 1.17 point per play. Crazy indeed.
Colorado State has 13 points on 42 plays, or 0.317 points per play.
Also, there are only 59 net yards of rushing in this game right now between both teams.
December 21st, 2013 at 3:55 PM ^
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December 21st, 2013 at 4:02 PM ^
What the eff is going on? I thought they were out of timeouts?
December 21st, 2013 at 4:06 PM ^
is Khalil Mack. He is considered to be a top 10-15 pick for 2014 draft. He's an explosive OLB who can rush the passer and is a nightmare against the run. 6'3", 250 lbs LB who runs 4.5. He dominated OSU and made Mewhort look like a 3rd string OT which is impressive considering Mewhort is an All-B1G OT.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:55 PM ^
I think it was more Decker that he abused.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:08 PM ^
December 21st, 2013 at 4:13 PM ^
Fresno State might have been a bad pick by me. Only 3 points on them though.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:30 PM ^
It's been a slow start, but I have a feeling USC and Fresno State are going to put up at least 40 points each. Carr is the real deal for Fresno.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:33 PM ^
Carr is a beast! Also more athletic than you'd expect from a QB who throws the ball almost 50x each game.
December 21st, 2013 at 5:06 PM ^
I wonder if it was that hit he took earlier. He's missing a lot of open receivers.
December 21st, 2013 at 5:41 PM ^
I agree that he has looked a bit off this afternoon. Sucks because I wanted to see a shootout between Fresno and USC.
But to clarify, are you referring to the hit he took early on when he got up favoring his left shoulder?
December 21st, 2013 at 4:34 PM ^
I don't think Fresno State's offensive line can hang with USC's defensive line at all.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:42 PM ^
That really appears to be the case thus far aside from Fresno's opening drive. :(
December 21st, 2013 at 4:34 PM ^
Maybe if Fresno State had some better play calling.
December 21st, 2013 at 5:03 PM ^
That fake punt was just ugly.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:54 PM ^
Picked the fighting Leach's and Fresno. Fuck.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:55 PM ^
FSU took down UMASS. Makes the FSU win look better.
December 21st, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^
Anyone else cheering for Texas basketball against MSU? Hook Em Horns!
December 21st, 2013 at 5:12 PM ^
December 21st, 2013 at 5:27 PM ^
I'd rather have Green and Smith.
December 21st, 2013 at 5:15 PM ^
35-6 with 37 seconds left in the half.
I had only 10 points on SC (daughter had 24). That's what makes the bowls intriguing. SC was clearly the better team going in (FEI would have them at 26), but you never know if a team will show up, especially with the coaching transition.
December 21st, 2013 at 5:19 PM ^
After blowing a lead, Towson earns the right to get smoked by ND St. Caught the coach taking the Gatorade shower and saying on TV, "F**** that's cold."