Monday, February 17, 2014
Monday, December 9, 2013
Road Warriors
#43 California – 21
#11 Michigan – 14
Members of the Cal offense look on following a 25-yard pass to TE Anthony Miller
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A six-month TNS hiatus wasn't the only drought that ended in dramatic fashion Friday night. Following a 21-14 victory over #11 Michigan, #43 California will be making their first ever appearance in the Sweet Sixteen.
Fresh off their dismantling of Clemson in Death Valley, the Golden Bears faced an even B1Gger challenge at the Big House. Thanks in part to two Michigan turnovers in the final minutes, they were up to the task.
After throwing a pick with 1:30 remaining in the game, down 7, Michigan was able to use its timeouts and narrowly force Cal into a 3-and-out. Red's attempts to fair catch the ensuing punt - the only one the entire game - were apparently too late, and returner Darryl Stonum lost the ball when he was drilled immediately by Cal's Dash Oliver. The Bears quickly recovered the fumble, and Michigan's hopes of advancing were dashed.
Despite the untimely turnovers, Denard Robinson and the Wolverines were able to move the ball methodically through the air on all of their possessions, with Robinson finishing 16 for 25 passing with 228 yards and 2 touchdowns.
However, Michigan also came up empty in a pivotal spot at the end of the first half, when they elected to go for it on 4th and goal from the 5 and failed. Cal foolishly attempted to tack on points in the final 20 seconds of the half, and QB Brock Mansion was abruptly picked off by MLB Kenny Demens. That gave Michigan time for a 44-yard field goal attempt, but the kick missed wide right and the teams showered off during halftime with the score tied 7-7.
Cal took the lead on a 9-yard TD run by Mansion in the third quarter, and again on a 2-yard TD run by HB Isi Sofele in the fourth.
The Bears will take their road tour to Jordan-Hare Stadium next to face #21 Auburn in the Sweet Sixteen.
Meanwhile, Blue will wrap up his second round tonight when he faces Red in the battle of the Carolinas. #TNS
Stats!
California
13 first downs
253 total yards
QB Brock Mansion – 13/20, 178 yards, INT
HB Isi Sofele – 13 rushes, 62 yards, 2 TDs; 3 receptions, 39 yards
SS Sean Cattouse – INT
CB Dash Oliver – FF
CB Isaac Lapite – FR
Michigan
10 first downs
235 total yards
QB Denard Robinson – 16/25, 228 yards, 2 TDs, INT
Monday, December 2, 2013
You Didn't Think We Were Finished, Did You?
After an inspiring weekend of college football, the colors of TNS are poised to renew its attempt to settle the national champion of the 2011-2012 season. Just four games remain in the second round. Despite this recent blow, the EA servers for the 2012 game are alive and kicking for now.
#1 Alabama v. #33 Florida
#9 South Carolina v. #41 UNC
#13 Michigan State v. #20 Nebraska
#11 Michigan v. #43 Cal
In the immortal words of David Chappelle, pick up your sticks.
#1 Alabama v. #33 Florida
#9 South Carolina v. #41 UNC
#13 Michigan State v. #20 Nebraska
#11 Michigan v. #43 Cal
In the immortal words of David Chappelle, pick up your sticks.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Let's Go, Mom's Here
Remaining Second Round Match-Ups:
#1 Alabama v. #33 Florida
#9 South Carolina v. #41 UNC
#13 Michigan State v. #20 Nebraska
#2 Oregon v. #31. Notre Dame
#3 Stanford v. #35 Miami (FL)
#11 Michigan v. #43 Cal
#1 Alabama v. #33 Florida
#9 South Carolina v. #41 UNC
#13 Michigan State v. #20 Nebraska
#2 Oregon v. #31. Notre Dame
#3 Stanford v. #35 Miami (FL)
#11 Michigan v. #43 Cal
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
WVU 'Neers Goal
#21 West Virginia – 24
#12 TCU – 13
FORT WORTH, Texas --Jets ELITE QB Geno Smith threw for three first-half touchdowns as #21 West Virginia jumped in front of #12 TCU and hung on to advance to the Sweet 16.
The Horned Frogs opened the game with a 3-and-out and Smith promptly found WR Stedman Bailey for a 49 yard touchdown strike. TCU fumbled the ensuing kickoff but was able to avoid further damage as Tyler, Texas' Tekerrein Cuba (who's also up for the annual TNS Best Name Award) intercepted Smith in the endzone.
K Ross Evans converted the turnover into points with his first field goal of the day from 29 yards out.
Smith went back to work before halftime finding RB Shawne Alston out of the backfield for a 29 yard TD with 1:11 remaining. But he wasn't done yet as the 'Neers defense forced another 3-and-out, putting the ball back in Smith's hands with 31 seconds to play. He struck to Stedman again, this time for 45 yards putting WVU ahead 21-3 at the half.
Getting the ball to start the 2nd half it appeared WVU changed their strategy with a steady dose of running plays, but an opportunistic TCU defense was able to force another turnover. QB Casey Pachall was able to get the Horned Frogs in the end zone, finding WR Josh Boyce for a 13 yard TD.
TCU forced a punt on the next possession, but was only able to turn it into 3 points as Evans tacked on a 37 yard field goal.
WVU kicker Tyler Betancourt answered with a 48 yarder of his own, before TCU fumbled the ensuing kickoff ending any hope of a comeback.
The Horned Frogs offense finished 0-7 on the day on 3rd downs, yet were able to rack up 8 first downs. WVU managed just 3, despite 24 points to show for it.
The Mountaineers will move on to face #5 Boise State next round.
Stats:
West Virginia
QB Geno Smith – 6 of 11, 143 yards, 3 TD, INT
RB Shawne Alston – 10 carries, 51 yards, 1 rec, 39 yards, TD
WR Stedman Bailey – 3 rec, 89 yards, 2 TD
DE Julian Miller – 4 tackles, 3 sacks, fumble rec
K Tyler Betancourt – 48 yd FG
TCU
QB Casey Pachall – 7 of 20, 102 yards, TD
RB Ed Wesley – 13 carries, 64 yards
WR Josh Boyce – 3 rec, 59 yards, TD
SS Tekerrein Cuba – 4 tackles, INT
K Ross Evans – 2/2 FG (32 yd long)
#12 TCU – 13
FORT WORTH, Texas --
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| SS Tekerrein Cuba |
K Ross Evans converted the turnover into points with his first field goal of the day from 29 yards out.
Smith went back to work before halftime finding RB Shawne Alston out of the backfield for a 29 yard TD with 1:11 remaining. But he wasn't done yet as the 'Neers defense forced another 3-and-out, putting the ball back in Smith's hands with 31 seconds to play. He struck to Stedman again, this time for 45 yards putting WVU ahead 21-3 at the half.
Getting the ball to start the 2nd half it appeared WVU changed their strategy with a steady dose of running plays, but an opportunistic TCU defense was able to force another turnover. QB Casey Pachall was able to get the Horned Frogs in the end zone, finding WR Josh Boyce for a 13 yard TD.
TCU forced a punt on the next possession, but was only able to turn it into 3 points as Evans tacked on a 37 yard field goal.
WVU kicker Tyler Betancourt answered with a 48 yarder of his own, before TCU fumbled the ensuing kickoff ending any hope of a comeback.
The Horned Frogs offense finished 0-7 on the day on 3rd downs, yet were able to rack up 8 first downs. WVU managed just 3, despite 24 points to show for it.
The Mountaineers will move on to face #5 Boise State next round.
Stats:
West Virginia
QB Geno Smith – 6 of 11, 143 yards, 3 TD, INT
RB Shawne Alston – 10 carries, 51 yards, 1 rec, 39 yards, TD
WR Stedman Bailey – 3 rec, 89 yards, 2 TD
DE Julian Miller – 4 tackles, 3 sacks, fumble rec
K Tyler Betancourt – 48 yd FG
TCU
QB Casey Pachall – 7 of 20, 102 yards, TD
RB Ed Wesley – 13 carries, 64 yards
WR Josh Boyce – 3 rec, 59 yards, TD
SS Tekerrein Cuba – 4 tackles, INT
K Ross Evans – 2/2 FG (32 yd long)
Friday, May 24, 2013
Busted
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| The use of an active college football player's name contradicts the NCAA's statements in the Ed O'Bannon case. |
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| EA Sports used Tim Tebow's name in a playcall in its NCAA Football 10 game, which was released in July 2009, prior to Tebow's senior season at Florida. |
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Illegal Turf, Surviving Smurf
#37 Washington – 7
#5 Boise State – 14
BOISE, Idaho -- Blue and Green have exhausted their quota of second round matchups, and they may not see each other again for a while.
With Blue nearly getting ousted from the Southleft region thanks largely to Green, he may consider himself fortunate.
#5 Boise State, meanwhile, is still searching for their form following a close victory over #37 Washington. They were held in check for the second game in a row by a slow pace and stingy Husky defense.
"Nothing came e_z," noted Boise running back Doug Martin.
The Broncos got on the scoreboard first, but not without a sincere Red impersonation on their opening drive, which ended early in the second quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Martin.
Washington punted on their first drive, but later converted an Adam Long interception into points when QB Keith Price found WR Jermaine Kearse for a 10-yard score in the final seconds of the first half.
Starting with the ball in the second half, the Huskies quickly turned in the longest play of the game - a 33-yard catch and run by TE Chris Izbicki. However, two snaps later, running back Chris Polk fumbled in Bronco territory, and Boise State recovered. The game's only fumble turned out to be its most pivotal play, stealing all momentum from a young but poised Washington team.
On the ensuing drive, another 1-yard score from Doug Martin on 4th and goal put the Blue man group ahead for good. Boise State finished the game 3 for 3 on fourth down.
Washington advanced into the red zone on their next possession, but turned it over on downs when Price overthrew his receiver in the Boise end zone.
Leading 14-7 late in the fourth quarter, Boise State still had anxious moments to overcome. Needing one first down to end the game, Kellen Moore was sacked at his own 2-yard line while waiting for Martin to get free on a screen play. Two plays later, they were able to punt without incident, though Washington was left with a short field for their attempt to tie the game.
Continuing a trend of game-clinching interceptions, FS Travis Stanaway picked off Price on the second play of the final Husky drive, and Boise exhaled.
Following an ELITE performance from #PapaGeno, #21 West Virginia will continue their crusade on the Blue turf in the sweet sixteen.
Boise State and Washington will meet again in Seattle to open the 2013 season.
Stats:
Boise State
105 total yards
3/3 on fourth down
HB Doug Martin – 20 rushes, 79 yards, 2 TDs
MLB Byron Hout – FF
DE Shea McClelin – FR
FS Travis Stanaway – INT
Washington
1/2 on fourth down
FS Adam Long – INT
#5 Boise State – 14
Washington QB Keith Price watches the ball fly out of HB Chis Polk's grasp in the third quarter
BOISE, Idaho -- Blue and Green have exhausted their quota of second round matchups, and they may not see each other again for a while.
With Blue nearly getting ousted from the Southleft region thanks largely to Green, he may consider himself fortunate.
#5 Boise State, meanwhile, is still searching for their form following a close victory over #37 Washington. They were held in check for the second game in a row by a slow pace and stingy Husky defense.
"Nothing came e_z," noted Boise running back Doug Martin.
The Broncos got on the scoreboard first, but not without a sincere Red impersonation on their opening drive, which ended early in the second quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Martin.
Washington punted on their first drive, but later converted an Adam Long interception into points when QB Keith Price found WR Jermaine Kearse for a 10-yard score in the final seconds of the first half.
Starting with the ball in the second half, the Huskies quickly turned in the longest play of the game - a 33-yard catch and run by TE Chris Izbicki. However, two snaps later, running back Chris Polk fumbled in Bronco territory, and Boise State recovered. The game's only fumble turned out to be its most pivotal play, stealing all momentum from a young but poised Washington team.
On the ensuing drive, another 1-yard score from Doug Martin on 4th and goal put the Blue man group ahead for good. Boise State finished the game 3 for 3 on fourth down.
Washington advanced into the red zone on their next possession, but turned it over on downs when Price overthrew his receiver in the Boise end zone.
Leading 14-7 late in the fourth quarter, Boise State still had anxious moments to overcome. Needing one first down to end the game, Kellen Moore was sacked at his own 2-yard line while waiting for Martin to get free on a screen play. Two plays later, they were able to punt without incident, though Washington was left with a short field for their attempt to tie the game.
Continuing a trend of game-clinching interceptions, FS Travis Stanaway picked off Price on the second play of the final Husky drive, and Boise exhaled.
Following an ELITE performance from #PapaGeno, #21 West Virginia will continue their crusade on the Blue turf in the sweet sixteen.
Boise State and Washington will meet again in Seattle to open the 2013 season.
Stats:
Boise State
105 total yards
3/3 on fourth down
HB Doug Martin – 20 rushes, 79 yards, 2 TDs
MLB Byron Hout – FF
DE Shea McClelin – FR
FS Travis Stanaway – INT
Washington
1/2 on fourth down
FS Adam Long – INT
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