New Year's Day bowl games open thread
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 10:56 AM CST
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PrintFirst up is the Outback Bowl between Auburn and Northwestern. I don't get Outback Steakhouse. I don't get Australian-themed restaurants in general. I mean, what the fuck is walkabout soup? And what the fuck are jackaroo chops? But I guess if you like it that's cool.
Northwestern's quarterback looks older than their head coach. And he's named Kafka which at least one sideline finds funny. What's funnier is that he's throwing to a couple of guys named Drake Dusnmore and Zeke Markshausen. So Auburn probably feels like they're playing a frat.
Auburn is up 14-7 on the strength of two interceptions by Walter McFadden, one of which he returned 100 yards for a touchdown.
It's not the most exciting game out there, but it is a game. And as Andy Warhol said, 'People will always watch something rather than nothing.'
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Showing the Leach interview with ESPN. Pulling no punches talking about the James.’ Says Craig James ‘required more time than all the other parents combined.’
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 11:34 AM CST reply actions
Two ints for NW in the end zone, one returned 100 yards. NW should be winning by a TD. SEC SEC SEC!
We’ll still get plenty of enjoyment from Leach even with him not in the Big 12.
by dick on Jan 1, 2010 11:46 AM CST reply actions
Craig James has committed career seppuku. The slow ‘bleeding out the wrists in the bathtub’ kind.
by sizzlechest on Jan 1, 2010 11:47 AM CST reply actions
I applaud ESPN for letting Leach mock James. But, Leach pulled some punches in ESPN’s favor, talking about James’ “bullhorn” and $, but not mentioning ESPN. It is an interesting ombudsman situation, where someone at a news outlet becomes news because, in part, of his posiiton, and the outlet has to try to report the story.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 11:51 AM CST reply actions
It’s not ESPN’s fault they have a big megaphone. If Craig James was abusing that, they’ll kick his ass to the curb. Or they won’t because nobody really cares.
Either way, this is all awesome.
by Sailor Ripley on Jan 1, 2010 12:00 PM CST reply actions
No, it’s not their fault, but it does complicate how they can cover it. Craig James is going to regret this whole thing too, rest assured.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 12:02 PM CST reply actions
Time to switch to the better SEC-Big 10 matchup. Maybe this is the game where Paterno finally goes Woody Hayes and punches some dude for standing on his ‘lawn.’
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 12:12 PM CST reply actions
How they cover it? They just stuck an open microphone and camera in front a flamethrower. I’d say it’s covered.
by Sailor Ripley on Jan 1, 2010 12:12 PM CST reply actions
Right — and I’ll wait to see how their anchors report it (it being the Craig James portions of what Leach said), but that’s where it gets a little more interesting.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 12:14 PM CST reply actions
Penn State vs LSU is going to be defined by the number of big plays that would’ve happened if the player hadn’t lost his footing on the terrible field. Or someone blowing out a couple ligaments like the MIami player.
by Puedlfor on Jan 1, 2010 12:20 PM CST reply actions
I’m tempted to describe Les Miles as a high functioning retard.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 12:22 PM CST reply actions
Does Penn St assign someone to tell Paterno what’s happening?
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 12:34 PM CST reply actions
LSU’s speed is being negated, and that’s all they have.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 12:39 PM CST reply actions
They are so much faster that they should be able to make it work, even in a quagmire.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 12:43 PM CST reply actions
Is Erin Andrews in the middle of a 10k or something?
by BrickHorn on Jan 1, 2010 12:47 PM CST reply actions
Is the SEC being exposed? Tenny, LSU, and Auburn all look like ass.
by Trips Right on Jan 1, 2010 12:48 PM CST reply actions
Does Penn St assign someone to tell Paterno what’s happening?
It does seem like he turns around and screams get those kids off my lawn at no one in particular every now and then.
by Sailor Ripley on Jan 1, 2010 12:49 PM CST reply actions
Watching the LSU vs. Penn State game, and I can confirm that white people are indeed faster in the water.
by Trips Right on Jan 1, 2010 12:52 PM CST reply actions
+1 Trips.
I think 6 of Penn State’s front 7 on defense are white. It’s like the Big 10 has gone Mormon.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 12:54 PM CST reply actions
There were better coached teams than LSU in the Superdome after Katrina.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 12:59 PM CST reply actions
I see HJs New Year’s resolutions are already being practiced.
by sizzlechest on Jan 1, 2010 1:01 PM CST reply actions
I’m pretty sure the only cure for this hangover is to start drinking.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 1:05 PM CST reply actions
Gene Chizik’s players are dumber than he is.
by sizzlechest on Jan 1, 2010 1:05 PM CST reply actions
‘In The Penal Colony’ wasn’t what I was expecting at all…
And thanks for keeping my name on your lips HJ.
by Andy Warhol on Jan 1, 2010 1:05 PM CST reply actions
True story about LSU football:
At one of the first team meetings this past year, the coaching staff gave its “adjusting to life on campus” speech to a bunch of incoming freshmen and asked whether anyone had anything to say. One of them (starting in the secondary now) asked the coached who “On-campus Update” was and why the guy kept e-mailing him, saying “I don’t even know that $%#@er.” The statement was met with a bunch of nodding heads and shouts of “Yeah” and “tell that dude to leave me alone too.” On-Campus update is a student-wide email update regarding road/building/facilites closures and announcements.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 1:06 PM CST reply actions
I’m gonna kick that On-Campus Update mothafuckas ASS!
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 1:08 PM CST reply actions
I thought On-Campus Update was that receiver for the Bengals.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 1:09 PM CST reply actions
On-Campus Update is He Hate Me’s cousin on his mother’s side.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 1:11 PM CST reply actions
Luke Wilson looks like he got a whole head collagen injection.
by BrickHorn on Jan 1, 2010 1:14 PM CST reply actions
That official’s Native American name is Pockets with Two Flags.
by sizzlechest on Jan 1, 2010 1:17 PM CST reply actions
Mike Davis must be following Terrance Tolliver’s career.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 1:22 PM CST reply actions
Northwestern’s tying two point conversion was all sorts of awesome.
by Puedlfor on Jan 1, 2010 1:29 PM CST reply actions
And Auburn fumbles the ensuing kickoff at midfield.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 1:31 PM CST reply actions
I really want Northwestern to win this game.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 1:34 PM CST reply actions
Kafka’s line is ridiculous. 500+ yards, 4 TDs, 5 picks.
by Dunstan Pearl on Jan 1, 2010 1:34 PM CST reply actions
The announcers of this Auburn-NW game really do not get along.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 1:37 PM CST reply actions
The players names on this NW team sound like the starting 11 for Red Star Belgrade rather than a college football team.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 1:42 PM CST reply actions
This is the worst announcing crew I’ve ever heard.
by Dunstan Pearl on Jan 1, 2010 1:42 PM CST reply actions
I’ve always liked how he pronounces “athlete” with three syllables, even though he’s Canadian.
by fitzhume on Jan 1, 2010 1:52 PM CST reply actions
The ball doesn’t come out until his arm hits. I don’t understand what the officials are seeing on these last two plays. These are pretty obvious calls on the field.
by Puedlfor on Jan 1, 2010 1:54 PM CST reply actions
Christ. I’m ready to mute this for the rest of the game. these guys are morons.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 1:58 PM CST reply actions
auburn booing the NU kicker. classy rubes
by Craig Biggio's Dirty Uniform on Jan 1, 2010 1:58 PM CST reply actions
Pretty sure Bobby Bowden was pooping his Depends the entire time Tracy Wolfson was talking to him.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 1:58 PM CST reply actions
Classy, auburn fans. Go ahead and boo the injured kicker.
by fitzhume on Jan 1, 2010 1:59 PM CST reply actions
Wow. I don’t mind that play call. Too bad for NW.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 2:01 PM CST reply actions
I’m not one for hyperbole, but that was the greatest football game in history.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 2:02 PM CST reply actions
That Auburn game was the tits. They kept trying so hard to lose and Northwestern just didn’t have anyone who could kick, including the kicker.
SEC! SEC!
by johnnymac on Jan 1, 2010 2:08 PM CST reply actions
We can only hope LSU continues to suck, otherwise SEC fan is going to be even more insufferable.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 2:12 PM CST reply actions
Food for thought:
If Pelini and his ass-clowns don’t piss away the Virginia Tech game earlier this year then we are looking at a completely different analysis of our close win over Nebraska and, correspondingly, a completely differen line for the Bama game. Va Tech destroyed a Tenn team that gave Bama a fight. And Auburn barely beat Northwestern.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 2:16 PM CST reply actions
Did Miles REALLY challenge that fumble? Really?
I like what Pelini and his ass-clowns are doing in Huskerville. It does none of us any good for the north division to suck.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 2:18 PM CST reply actions
Oh, I know. Transitive is a mess this year. But if Nebraska wins one other high-profile game we look much better.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 2:24 PM CST reply actions
I felt much better about Nebraska after Wednesday night. Much.
by johnnymac on Jan 1, 2010 2:27 PM CST reply actions
Bowden may be completely out to lunch, but some of those kids can still fly like back in the day.
by Bateshorn on Jan 1, 2010 2:30 PM CST reply actions
They should never, ever play this bowl game again as punishment for this field. This is ridiculous.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 2:42 PM CST reply actions
Chicks that hot never work at Taco Bell. Flying Saucer maybe.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 2:53 PM CST reply actions
Flying Saucer waitresses always have that three bumps from the Men’s Club thing about them. Bless their hearts.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 2:56 PM CST reply actions
Tebow needs to fly in and heal the Capital One field.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 2:58 PM CST reply actions
I’m pretty excited to see how Miles manages to lose this game. Also, when did Penn State adopt that White Stripes song as its fight song?
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 3:09 PM CST reply actions
Miles just told the Penn Stare qb to spike it.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 3:14 PM CST reply actions
How awesome was that? No timeouts and Les calls a 4-yard route over the middle.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 3:25 PM CST reply actions
Leach gets fired but Les Miles has a job in D1?
Yeah, makes sense.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 3:27 PM CST reply actions
Everyone in attendance at Bowden’s last game should have been given a free pair of shoes.
by HenryJames on Jan 1, 2010 3:32 PM CST reply actions
TOR raises a good point. How is Miles still employed? LSU is the worst game management team in any of the major conferences. Notwithstanding our own near miss.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 3:36 PM CST reply actions
Excellent. Let the Musberger drinking game commence.
by TOR on Jan 1, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions
I would make Kenny Smith and Charles Barkle do pre-games and in-studios for all major sporting events if I were king.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 3:44 PM CST reply actions
Everyone in attendance at Bowden’s last game should have been given a free pair of shoes.
So—buy Florsheim?
by parlinhall on Jan 1, 2010 3:46 PM CST reply actions
Go Quack Attack. I hate the Buckeyes. The Sooners of the North I tell ya.
by Craig Biggio's Dirty Uniform on Jan 1, 2010 3:53 PM CST reply actions
I think I’m going to watch the Rose Bowl, and wish Pyror was playing in a system like Oregon that would actually take advantage of the fact that he’s very big and very fast.
by Puedlfor on Jan 1, 2010 3:55 PM CST reply actions
Speaking of Bo Pelini……..
Someone on Hornfans asked if Bo Pelini’s father was a camel.
Very astute observation, IMO.
by j.r.69 on Jan 1, 2010 3:59 PM CST reply actions
There’s a rosebowl thread I’m lonely in. Join me, you asswipes.
by Trips Right on Jan 1, 2010 4:12 PM CST reply actions
Rose Bowl Open Thread here:
http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2010/01/01/grandaddyofemall-open-thread/
by Sailor Ripley on Jan 1, 2010 4:13 PM CST reply actions
PAC-10 defenses are uniquely poor this year.
by ghostofagroundgame on Jan 1, 2010 4:13 PM CST reply actions
I am convinced that Les Miles has a BCS title entirely as a result of a bunch of random events. His inability to understand the most basic functions of a game continue to stun me.
by Newy25 on Jan 1, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions
No comments about Florida & Tebow throwing passes with 7 minutes left and up 27 points? Ithought the Bearcat coach was gonna run across the field and punch Urban in the face.
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