#24 West Virginia – 14
#9 Oklahoma – 17
NORMAN, Okla. -- A night that everyone thought would be filled with touchdowns and field goals in a high scoring shootout became a defensive battle all the way down to the find seconds. The Sooner offense started off with the ball and from the first play from scrimmage former Heisman winner Sam Bradford threw a pass for an interception. West Virginia was able to take advantage of this turnover when Jarrett Brown connected with Alrie Arnett for a 26 yard touchdown. Oklahoma was able to answer on the next drive when Sam Bradford completed a pass to Ryan Broyles for a 47 yard pass that setup a DeMarco Murray 4 yard touchdown run.
On the next possession for West Virginia, the Sooner defense was able to force WVU to punt the ball. The Sooner offense picked up where they left off as they were able to march down the field. Bradford connected with his favorite target Ryan Broyles for another 33 yard touchdown right before half with a minute and forty-four seconds left in the half. Jarret Brown lead the WVU offense down to the 5 yard line where he tucked and run the football in to tie the game with 3 seconds left before half.
The second half is where both defenses shined when both offenses continued to stall. Oklahoma's offense was able to put 3 points on the board late in the 3rd quarter when Jimmy Stevens hit a 33 yard touchdown. West Virginia was not able to answer as on their next drive on fourth down Jarrett Brown threw a pass into double coverage in the endzone when his receiver dropped the pass. Oklahoma had a chance to ice the game, but West Virginia was not finished. Sam Bradford completed another pass to Ryan Broyles on a slant for a first town when linebacker Reed Williams forced a fumble that teammate JT Thomas recovered. West Virginia recovered the football on Oklahoma's 40 yard line. On third down, Jarrett Brown rolled to the right in an option play when he was met by Gerald McCoy who jarred the ball loose. West Virginia was able to recover which setup a 50 yard field goal attempt with 30 seconds left in the game. Sophomore Tyler Bitancurt lined up to tie the game and as he kicked the ball the ball drifted to the right. The ball fell short of the field goal post as Sooner nation cheered. Sam Bradford went on the field in the victory formation to advance to the next round.
The stats showed a different outcome as West Virginia controlled the ball for 10 minutes and 47 seconds along with forcing two turnovers. Another interest stat is that West Virginia was 3/7 on third down and 0/1 on fourth down. Although, Oklahoma was not able to post many points on the board they only went 0/1 on third down.
Stats:
Oklahoma
QB Sam Bradford – 219.0, 8/11 176 yards, TD, INT
RB DeMarco Murray – 7 rush 26 yards, 1 TD, 1 rec 8 yards, 2kr 16 yards
WR Ryan Broyles – 4 rec 119 yards, TD, Fumble
TE Jermaine Gresham – 2 rec 31 yards
Gerald McCoy – 6 tack, 3 TFL, Sack, FF
Quinton Carter – 5 tack, TFL
Ryan Reynolds – 2 tack, TFL
Johnathan Nelson – 2 tack, TFL, Sack
WVU
QB Jarrett Brown – 215.8, 8/11 148 yards, TD; 10 rush, 16 yards, TD
RB Noel Devine – 9 rush 11 yards
WR Alrie Arnett – 3 rec 58 yards 1 TD
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Red Responds To Critics
LANCASTER, Pa. -- In the wake of restlessness and internet rumors surrounding the delay of the much anticipated second round matchup between #15 Oklahoma State and #18 LSU (which has kicked off 3 times without a successful conclusion), Red took to the podium late Monday night and issued the following statement:
Let me tell ya what I want to talk about this email. Three-fourths of this is inaccurate. It’s fiction. And this email embarrasses me to be involved with gaming tremendously. And that email had to have been written by a person that doesn’t have a child. And has never had a child that’s had their heart broken and come home upset! And had to deal with the child when he is upset! And kick a person when he’s down!
Here’s all that kid did. He goes to work. He's respectful to the media! He’s respectful to the public! And he’s a good kid, and he’s not a professional gamer and he doesn’t deserve to be kicked when he’s down.
If you have a child someday, you’ll understand how it feels. But you obviously don’t have a child. I do. If your child goes down the street and somebody makes fun of him because he plays video games, or says he’s fat, and he comes home crying to his mom, you’d understand. But you haven’t had that. But someday you will and when your child comes home, you’ll understand.
If you want to go after a gamer — one of my gamers — you go after one that doesn’t do the right things! You don’t downgrade him because he does everything right and may not play as well on Saturday! And you let us make that decision!
That’s why I don’t read email! Because it’s garbage! And the editor that let it come out is garbage! Attacking an amateur gamer for doing everything right! And then you want to write emails about guys who don’t do things right and downgrade them, the ones that do make plays.
Are you kidding me? Where are we at in society today? Come after me! I’m a young adult! I’m 26! I’m not a kid! Write something about me! Or our coaches. Don’t write about a kid that does everything right, that’s heart's broken, and then say the coaches said he was scared! That ain’t true! And then to say that we made that decision because Green, because he threatened to transfer! That’s not true!
So get your facts straight! And I hope someday you have a child and somebody downgrades them and belittles them and you have to look them in the eye and say, “You know what? It’s OK. They're supposed to be mature adults but they’re really not.” Who’s the kid here? Who’s the kid here? Are you kidding me?
That’s why I don’t read email! Because it’s garbage! And the editor that let it come out is garbage! Attacking an amateur gamer for doing everything right! And then you want to write emails about guys who don’t do things right and downgrade them, the ones that do make plays.
Are you kidding me? Where are we at in society today? Come after me! I’m a young adult! I’m 26! I’m not a kid! Write something about me! Or our coaches. Don’t write about a kid that does everything right, that’s heart's broken, and then say the coaches said he was scared! That ain’t true! And then to say that we made that decision because Green, because he threatened to transfer! That’s not true!
So get your facts straight! And I hope someday you have a child and somebody downgrades them and belittles them and you have to look them in the eye and say, “You know what? It’s OK. They're supposed to be mature adults but they’re really not.” Who’s the kid here? Who’s the kid here? Are you kidding me?
That’s all I’ve got to say. Makes me wanna puke.
Friday, November 19, 2010
One Endzone?
Only one end zone will be used for offense Saturday at Wrigley Field for the Illinois-Northwestern game because of safety concerns, the Big Ten announced Friday, and the Chicago Cubs said the decision caught them by surprise.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
8 Year Old Girl Tackled In Cleveland
And people thought things couldn't get worse in Cleveland with Lebron taking his talents to South Beach . . .
Girl Tackled in Cleveland
Girl Tackled in Cleveland
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
South Florida Tames Nittany Lions
#36 South Florida – 35
#4 Penn State – 9
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- #36 South Florida wrapped up a TNS tripleheader last Friday night with a shocking upset of #4 Penn State, defeating the Nittany Lions 35-9. Penn State entered the game having won 29 of its last 30 games against current Big East teams, the lone setback coming in 2000 against Pittsburgh.
Happy Valley was rendered miserable, as PSU suffered from several mistakes, bad bounces, and costly penalties from the outset of the 26-point blowout. QB Matt Grothe led the way for the Bulls with 268 total yards and 5 TDs.
Penn State got off to a promising start when they forced and recovered a fumble on USF's first play from scrimmage. They promptly turned it back over, though, on an INT by standout FS Nate Allen. On the ensuing drive, USF threw an incomplete pass on 4th down, only to have the drive resurrected on a roughing the passer penalty. Grothe responded with a 31 yard TD pass to WR Carlton Mitchell on the very next play, and the rout was on.
PSU's next possession was short lived as OLB Kion Wilson stripped HB Evan Royster and DE George Selvie recovered the loose ball for the Bulls, who punched it in with a 26 yard scamper by Grothe. By the time the teams headed into the locker rooms for their refreshing halftime showers, South Florida had built a 28-3 lead.
Prior to the game, Joe Paterno urged his team to come out and be aggressive. "I wanted them to come out and be aggressive," he said after the game. The Nittany Lion pass rush was especially active and, at times, effective in the loss. The strategy may have hurt them in the end however, as they were victimized on several pivotal roughing the passer penalties.
South Florida will be the lone representative of the Big East in the Sweet 16, a stage on which they have yet to appear. They will face #20 Georgia, who advanced following the controversial "blackout game." This will be USF's first game against an SEC opponent since their memorable 26-23 victory at Auburn in 2007.
Stats:
South Florida
QB Matt Grothe – 12/20, 249 yards, 3 TD, 8 rushes, 19 yards, 2 TDs
WR Carlton Mitchell – 4 receptions, 129 yards, 2 TDs
DE Craig Marshall – 2 sacks, TFL
DE George Selvie – 2 sacks, FR
OLB Mion Wilson – FF
FS Nate Allen – INT
#4 Penn State – 9
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- #36 South Florida wrapped up a TNS tripleheader last Friday night with a shocking upset of #4 Penn State, defeating the Nittany Lions 35-9. Penn State entered the game having won 29 of its last 30 games against current Big East teams, the lone setback coming in 2000 against Pittsburgh.
Happy Valley was rendered miserable, as PSU suffered from several mistakes, bad bounces, and costly penalties from the outset of the 26-point blowout. QB Matt Grothe led the way for the Bulls with 268 total yards and 5 TDs.
Penn State got off to a promising start when they forced and recovered a fumble on USF's first play from scrimmage. They promptly turned it back over, though, on an INT by standout FS Nate Allen. On the ensuing drive, USF threw an incomplete pass on 4th down, only to have the drive resurrected on a roughing the passer penalty. Grothe responded with a 31 yard TD pass to WR Carlton Mitchell on the very next play, and the rout was on.
PSU's next possession was short lived as OLB Kion Wilson stripped HB Evan Royster and DE George Selvie recovered the loose ball for the Bulls, who punched it in with a 26 yard scamper by Grothe. By the time the teams headed into the locker rooms for their refreshing halftime showers, South Florida had built a 28-3 lead.
Prior to the game, Joe Paterno urged his team to come out and be aggressive. "I wanted them to come out and be aggressive," he said after the game. The Nittany Lion pass rush was especially active and, at times, effective in the loss. The strategy may have hurt them in the end however, as they were victimized on several pivotal roughing the passer penalties.
South Florida will be the lone representative of the Big East in the Sweet 16, a stage on which they have yet to appear. They will face #20 Georgia, who advanced following the controversial "blackout game." This will be USF's first game against an SEC opponent since their memorable 26-23 victory at Auburn in 2007.
Stats:
South Florida
QB Matt Grothe – 12/20, 249 yards, 3 TD, 8 rushes, 19 yards, 2 TDs
WR Carlton Mitchell – 4 receptions, 129 yards, 2 TDs
DE Craig Marshall – 2 sacks, TFL
DE George Selvie – 2 sacks, FR
OLB Mion Wilson – FF
FS Nate Allen – INT
Ole Miss Rides SummersTo First Ever Sweet Sixteen
#14 Ole Miss – 21
#46 Missouri – 11
OXFORD, Ms. -- A Red-controlled Ole Miss made their inaugural TNS appearance in 2009, promptly bowing out after a 16-14 first round loss to conference foe Tennessee. This year they have their sights set higher.
The Rebels never trailed in a 21-11 second round victory over defending champion #46 Missouri. They were led by big play threat WR Markeith Summers, who came into the game averaging 23.2 yards per catch. On this night, he amassed 119 yards on three big receptions, including 2 TDs.
Ole Miss got off to a quick start, punching it in for 6 on a short scramble by QB Jevan Snead on their first possession. The score remained 7-0 until Missouri forced a punt and got the ball back in the final minute of the first half. With time winding down, QB Blaine Gabbert found WR L'Damian Washington for a 52-yard strike to set up a short field goal.
After a scoreless third quarter, the fireworks began when when SS Lekenwic Haynes forced a critical fumble that was picked up and returned to the Missouri 27 by the Rebels. On the very next play, Snead hit Summers down the right sideline for what would be the game-winning touchdown.
Missouri did not go quietly though, as they very quickly moved the ball down the field and put 8 points on the board following a successful 2-point conversion to make it 14-11. On the next series, CB Carl Haynes forced a fumble that was recovered by the Tigers, silencing the Oxford crowd. Gabbert responded, however, by throwing his second of three INTs to SS Johnny Brown. The Rebels then sealed it with a 72 yard TD pass to Summers with a little over a minute remaining.
The victory sets up an SEC-West showdown in Tuscaloosa, where Ole Miss hasn't won since 1988, a span of nine games. "That doesn't bother us," said senior HB Dexter McCluster. "We just have to come out and play Ole Miss football, and we'll be fine." The Rebels are 7-44 all-time against Alabama.
Stats:
Ole Miss
QB Jevan Sneed – 7/12, 172 yards, 2 TDs, rushing TD
WR Markeith Summers – 3 receptions, 119 yards, 2 TDs
SS Johnny Brown – 3 INTs
OLB Lekenwic Haynes – FF, sack
#46 Missouri – 11
OXFORD, Ms. -- A Red-controlled Ole Miss made their inaugural TNS appearance in 2009, promptly bowing out after a 16-14 first round loss to conference foe Tennessee. This year they have their sights set higher.
The Rebels never trailed in a 21-11 second round victory over defending champion #46 Missouri. They were led by big play threat WR Markeith Summers, who came into the game averaging 23.2 yards per catch. On this night, he amassed 119 yards on three big receptions, including 2 TDs.
Ole Miss got off to a quick start, punching it in for 6 on a short scramble by QB Jevan Snead on their first possession. The score remained 7-0 until Missouri forced a punt and got the ball back in the final minute of the first half. With time winding down, QB Blaine Gabbert found WR L'Damian Washington for a 52-yard strike to set up a short field goal.
After a scoreless third quarter, the fireworks began when when SS Lekenwic Haynes forced a critical fumble that was picked up and returned to the Missouri 27 by the Rebels. On the very next play, Snead hit Summers down the right sideline for what would be the game-winning touchdown.
Missouri did not go quietly though, as they very quickly moved the ball down the field and put 8 points on the board following a successful 2-point conversion to make it 14-11. On the next series, CB Carl Haynes forced a fumble that was recovered by the Tigers, silencing the Oxford crowd. Gabbert responded, however, by throwing his second of three INTs to SS Johnny Brown. The Rebels then sealed it with a 72 yard TD pass to Summers with a little over a minute remaining.
The victory sets up an SEC-West showdown in Tuscaloosa, where Ole Miss hasn't won since 1988, a span of nine games. "That doesn't bother us," said senior HB Dexter McCluster. "We just have to come out and play Ole Miss football, and we'll be fine." The Rebels are 7-44 all-time against Alabama.
Stats:
Ole Miss
QB Jevan Sneed – 7/12, 172 yards, 2 TDs, rushing TD
WR Markeith Summers – 3 receptions, 119 yards, 2 TDs
SS Johnny Brown – 3 INTs
OLB Lekenwic Haynes – FF, sack
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Buckeyes Impress In Second Round Tune-Up
#28 BYU – 7
#5 Ohio State – 41
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Terrelle Pryor carried the load as the Buckeyes dominated the upset-minded BYU Cougars, turning in a much more impressive performance after floundering in their first round victory.
The Buckeyes scored in every quarter, forced four turnovers, and dominated time of possession by holding the ball for over 12 minutes. Pryor was determined to exercise the demons of a first round performance where the offense appeared out of sync against Middle Tennessee State. Completing 10 of 16 for 179 yards and two touchdowns through the air, Pryor was as dangerous on the ground, rushing for 77 yards of 19 carries while also finding the end zone twice.
Ohio State jumped out to an early lead after forcing a three and out, where Max Hall barely missed on a first down play action pass that would have surely given the Cougars an early lead. BYU was able to answer on a screen pass to Harvey Unga that went for 64 yards, tying the score at 7-7. That single play would turn out to be one of the only positive plays for the BYU offense all day.
The Buckeyes added another touchdown and field goal to take a lead of 17-7 heading into the locker room. While the lead was only 10 points, Ohio State dominated the opening half on both sides of the ball, turning in an impressive wide receiver reverse that netted a 21 yard gain by WR DeVeir Posey on the touchdown drive.
The second half saw more of the same for both squads. Oft-troubled WR Ray Small got in on the mix with two long touchdown receptions. Kicker Aaron Pettrey added a 52 yard field goal, and Ohio State asserted itself as a favorite as the tournament moves toward 16 teams remaining.
Ohio State will take on the Big Ten's newest addition, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who will join the conference in 2011-2012. The match up promises to be an intense battle given the the barbs the have been recently exchanged between Green and Orange, involving a care-package a confident Orange sent out to the entire league.
Stats:
Ohio State
Terrelle Pryor – QB rating- 197.7, 10/16 passing for 179 yards, 2 TDs; 19 carries for 77 yards, 2 TDs
DeVeir Posey – 1 rush for 21 yards; 2 catches for 35 yards
Ray Small – 5 catches for 118 yards, 2 TDs
Chimdi Chekwa – Tackle, TFL, FR, INT
Anderson Russell – INT, FR
Ross Homan – 4 tackles, 2 TFL, FF
Aaron Pettrey – 2/2 FG, 52 long; 5/5 PAT
BYU
Harvey Unga: 3 catches for 64 yards, 1 td
#5 Ohio State – 41
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Terrelle Pryor carried the load as the Buckeyes dominated the upset-minded BYU Cougars, turning in a much more impressive performance after floundering in their first round victory.
The Buckeyes scored in every quarter, forced four turnovers, and dominated time of possession by holding the ball for over 12 minutes. Pryor was determined to exercise the demons of a first round performance where the offense appeared out of sync against Middle Tennessee State. Completing 10 of 16 for 179 yards and two touchdowns through the air, Pryor was as dangerous on the ground, rushing for 77 yards of 19 carries while also finding the end zone twice.
Ohio State jumped out to an early lead after forcing a three and out, where Max Hall barely missed on a first down play action pass that would have surely given the Cougars an early lead. BYU was able to answer on a screen pass to Harvey Unga that went for 64 yards, tying the score at 7-7. That single play would turn out to be one of the only positive plays for the BYU offense all day.
The Buckeyes added another touchdown and field goal to take a lead of 17-7 heading into the locker room. While the lead was only 10 points, Ohio State dominated the opening half on both sides of the ball, turning in an impressive wide receiver reverse that netted a 21 yard gain by WR DeVeir Posey on the touchdown drive.
The second half saw more of the same for both squads. Oft-troubled WR Ray Small got in on the mix with two long touchdown receptions. Kicker Aaron Pettrey added a 52 yard field goal, and Ohio State asserted itself as a favorite as the tournament moves toward 16 teams remaining.
Ohio State will take on the Big Ten's newest addition, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who will join the conference in 2011-2012. The match up promises to be an intense battle given the the barbs the have been recently exchanged between Green and Orange, involving a care-package a confident Orange sent out to the entire league.
Stats:
Ohio State
Terrelle Pryor – QB rating- 197.7, 10/16 passing for 179 yards, 2 TDs; 19 carries for 77 yards, 2 TDs
DeVeir Posey – 1 rush for 21 yards; 2 catches for 35 yards
Ray Small – 5 catches for 118 yards, 2 TDs
Chimdi Chekwa – Tackle, TFL, FR, INT
Anderson Russell – INT, FR
Ross Homan – 4 tackles, 2 TFL, FF
Aaron Pettrey – 2/2 FG, 52 long; 5/5 PAT
BYU
Harvey Unga: 3 catches for 64 yards, 1 td
Non-BCS Showdown Once Again
#17 Boise State – 21
#16 TCU – 14
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Under the lights in Amon Carter Stadium, Texas Christian squared off against non-conference rival Boise State. This will be a future conference rival when BSU joins the Mountain West Conference.
Boise State received the ball first and the most underrated quarterback in the nation QB Kellen Moore lead his offense down the field. As they lined up on the 2 yard line on second down Kellen Moore dropped back and threw the ball across the middle towards WR Austin Pettis. TCU's safety Tejay Johnson stepped in front of the pass for an interception in the endzone. QB Andy Dalton lead the offense out on to the field to start their drive on the 20 yard line. They were able to move the ball 8 yards on three plays, but decided to go for it on fourth down and 2. Andy Dalton dropped back and completed a pass for a first down, but the Bronco defense came up with a hard hit to force the ball loose.
Kellen Moore took the field again as he continued to dominate the powerful Horned Frog defense. The Broncos got on the board first as Moore connected with Chris Potter for a 5 yard touchdown. Andy Dalton lead the Horned Frog offense back out there after the kick off. TCU decided to run a play action pass, where Dalton threw into double coverage. Safety Dave Wilson came up with the interception. The Bronco's offense was able to capitalize as Kellen Moore found TE Tommy Gallarda streaking down the middle for a 40 yard touchdown. TCU was able to answer as the offense marched down the field and Dalton threw a 5 yard touchdown to Antoine Hicks. Boise State's offense took the field with 40 seconds left before half and was able to move the ball all the way down to the 7 yard line. Coach Chris Peterson thought he had one more timeout left as he decided to run the ball. Unfortunately, they didn't have any timeouts, the clock continued to tick until the end of the half. The Broncos went in leading 14-7 at half time.
TCU got the ball after half time, but was not able to score as they turned the ball over after moving down the field. This time BSU was able to once again march down the field. Runningback Jeremy Avery punched in the ball from the 1 yard line to put the Broncos up by 14. The Horned Frogs didn't give up as Dalton was able to complete a couple of passes to Jeremy Kerley. The two hooked up one more time for a 20 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Boise State looked to run the clock out as Jeremy Avery fumbled the ball. TCU was not able to capitalize as they failed to move the ball. From here they had one timeout left that helped them force Boise State to punt the ball. On third and 18 Boise State had to punt the ball with 7 seconds left. Punter Brad Elkin punted a 28 yard punt that was fair caught with 2 seconds left. TCU lined up for one last play to tie the game up. As Andy Dalton Dropped back he was flushed out of the pocket the right by the star of the game, DE Ryan Winterswyk. Ryan Winterswyk was able to catchup to Dalton for his 3rd sack of the game as time expired. Boise State will play the winner of #1 Texas and #32 North Carolina.
Stats:
BSU
Kellen Moore – (189.2) 10/15 164 yards 2 TDs 1 INT; 2 runs 8 yards
Jeremy Avery – 97 all purpose yards; 17 runs 48 yards 1 TD, 4 rec 31 yards, & 1 KR 18 yards
Austin Pettis – 2 rec 50 yards
Chris Potter – 2 rec 24 yards 1 TD
Tommy Gallarda – 1 rec 40 yards 1 TD
Jason Robinson – 4 tackles, 2 FF
Bradyn Thompson – 4 tackles
Ryan Winterswyk – 4 tackles, 3 TL, 3 sacks
Jeron Johnson – 4 tackles
Dave Wilson – 1 tackles, INT
Byron Hout- 1 tack, 1 TL, 1 sack
TCU
Andy Dalton – 7/17 141 yards 2 TDs, INT
Jimmy Young – 2 rec 42 yards
Jeremy Kerley – 2 rec 49 yards, TD, 3 kr 12 yards
Antoine Hicks – 2 rec 32 yards, TD
Braylon Broughton – 4 tackles, FF
Sir Bledsoe – 4 tackles, TFL
Tejay Johnson – Tackle, INT
#16 TCU – 14
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Under the lights in Amon Carter Stadium, Texas Christian squared off against non-conference rival Boise State. This will be a future conference rival when BSU joins the Mountain West Conference.
Boise State received the ball first and the most underrated quarterback in the nation QB Kellen Moore lead his offense down the field. As they lined up on the 2 yard line on second down Kellen Moore dropped back and threw the ball across the middle towards WR Austin Pettis. TCU's safety Tejay Johnson stepped in front of the pass for an interception in the endzone. QB Andy Dalton lead the offense out on to the field to start their drive on the 20 yard line. They were able to move the ball 8 yards on three plays, but decided to go for it on fourth down and 2. Andy Dalton dropped back and completed a pass for a first down, but the Bronco defense came up with a hard hit to force the ball loose.
Kellen Moore took the field again as he continued to dominate the powerful Horned Frog defense. The Broncos got on the board first as Moore connected with Chris Potter for a 5 yard touchdown. Andy Dalton lead the Horned Frog offense back out there after the kick off. TCU decided to run a play action pass, where Dalton threw into double coverage. Safety Dave Wilson came up with the interception. The Bronco's offense was able to capitalize as Kellen Moore found TE Tommy Gallarda streaking down the middle for a 40 yard touchdown. TCU was able to answer as the offense marched down the field and Dalton threw a 5 yard touchdown to Antoine Hicks. Boise State's offense took the field with 40 seconds left before half and was able to move the ball all the way down to the 7 yard line. Coach Chris Peterson thought he had one more timeout left as he decided to run the ball. Unfortunately, they didn't have any timeouts, the clock continued to tick until the end of the half. The Broncos went in leading 14-7 at half time.
TCU got the ball after half time, but was not able to score as they turned the ball over after moving down the field. This time BSU was able to once again march down the field. Runningback Jeremy Avery punched in the ball from the 1 yard line to put the Broncos up by 14. The Horned Frogs didn't give up as Dalton was able to complete a couple of passes to Jeremy Kerley. The two hooked up one more time for a 20 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Boise State looked to run the clock out as Jeremy Avery fumbled the ball. TCU was not able to capitalize as they failed to move the ball. From here they had one timeout left that helped them force Boise State to punt the ball. On third and 18 Boise State had to punt the ball with 7 seconds left. Punter Brad Elkin punted a 28 yard punt that was fair caught with 2 seconds left. TCU lined up for one last play to tie the game up. As Andy Dalton Dropped back he was flushed out of the pocket the right by the star of the game, DE Ryan Winterswyk. Ryan Winterswyk was able to catchup to Dalton for his 3rd sack of the game as time expired. Boise State will play the winner of #1 Texas and #32 North Carolina.
Stats:
BSU
Kellen Moore – (189.2) 10/15 164 yards 2 TDs 1 INT; 2 runs 8 yards
Jeremy Avery – 97 all purpose yards; 17 runs 48 yards 1 TD, 4 rec 31 yards, & 1 KR 18 yards
Austin Pettis – 2 rec 50 yards
Chris Potter – 2 rec 24 yards 1 TD
Tommy Gallarda – 1 rec 40 yards 1 TD
Jason Robinson – 4 tackles, 2 FF
Bradyn Thompson – 4 tackles
Ryan Winterswyk – 4 tackles, 3 TL, 3 sacks
Jeron Johnson – 4 tackles
Dave Wilson – 1 tackles, INT
Byron Hout- 1 tack, 1 TL, 1 sack
TCU
Andy Dalton – 7/17 141 yards 2 TDs, INT
Jimmy Young – 2 rec 42 yards
Jeremy Kerley – 2 rec 49 yards, TD, 3 kr 12 yards
Antoine Hicks – 2 rec 32 yards, TD
Braylon Broughton – 4 tackles, FF
Sir Bledsoe – 4 tackles, TFL
Tejay Johnson – Tackle, INT
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
A Calm Hurricane Runs Through Eastern Carolina
#11 Miami – 17
#43 ECU – 14
MIAMI -- Eastern Carolina fought hard in a battle against the Miami Hurricanes. ECU's defense was able to force a fast pace Miami offense to a three and out to start the game. ECU's QB Patrick Pinkney led the troops down the field where he was able to connect with Dominique Lindsay on a nine yard pass down the MIDDLE. After going 0/4, Jacory Harris was able to connect with a couple different receivers before he hit Graig Copper on a halfback wheel route for a 49 yard touchdown pass to tie the game up.
On the next drive, Patrick Pinkney made a mistake by throwing the ball in double coverage as Brandon Harris intercepted the pass. The Hurricane offense was able to capitalize with adding three points on a 39 yard field goal by kicker Matt Bosher. In the third quarter, the Hurricane defense was able to force a punt from the ECU offense. Then QB Jacory Harris was able to move the ball by throwing the ball down the field. Randy Shannon decided to go for a fourth and three on their own 49 yard line. Jacory Harris was able to complete a hitch route to Aldarious Johnson for a first down, coupled with a roughing the passer penalty that moved the ball down inside the 15 yard line. On second and goal on the two yard line the Hurricane offense lined up in shotgun formation. Jacory Harris rolled to the left, but ran out of room before he reversed the field completely to the right side line as he carried a defender into the end zone.
In the fourth quarter, Patrick Pinkney was able to lead his team back down the field as he threw a 14 yard touchdown pass to WR Taylor with 1 minute and 44 seconds left. On the kick off Aladrious Johnson missed the ball, but Johnny-on-the-spot Travis Benjamin picked up the ball before ECU was able to recover the onside kick. Miami was able to move the chains twice and the kneel the ball for the win. #11 Miami will play the winner of Notre Dame and Cincinnati.
Stats:
Miami
Jacory Harris – (147.5) 10/17 164 yards, TD, INT; 9 rush -3 yds, TD
Graig Cooper – 10 rush for 27 yards; 1 kr 16 yards; 2 rec 51 yards, TD
Aldarious Johnson – 4 rec, 72 yards
Thearon Collier – 3 rec, 36 yards
Ryan Hill – 6 tackles
Eric Moncur- – 3 tackles, 3 TFL
Darryl Sharpton – 3 tackles, 3 TFL, sack
Randy Phillips – tackle, INT
Brandon Harris – 2 tackle, TFL, sack
ECU
Patrick Pinkney – 9/16 175 yards, TD, 2 INTs
Dominique Lindsay – 7 runs 23 yards; 3 rec 34 yards, TD
Alex Taylor – 3 rec 64 yards, TD
Van Eskridge – 5 tackles, INT, PD
Antonio Allison – 3 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks
The Tide Keeps Rollin'
#35 Arizona – 6
#3 Alabama – 38
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- In front of 102,000 fans the Crimson Tide offense was able to put up twenty-eight points by half against an overmatched Arizona defense. Alabama received the ball first and was able to take up most of the first quarter by marching the ball down to the seven yard line. QB Greg McElroy was able to connected with star Julio Jones for a touchdown.
Arizona was able to answer with a field goal in the second quarter, making the score 7-3. On the kickoff Javier Arenas, the best returner in the nation, was able to take the kickoff back for a 82-yard touchdown (14-3). QB Matt Scott threw an interception to Ali Shariff on the next Wildcat drive, and the Alabama offense was able to capitalize on QB Greg McElroy to Julio Jones connection for his second touchdown of the game with sixteen seconds left in the half (21-3). On the kickoff Arizona fumbled the ball and Jerrell Harris was able to scoop it up and return the abll 15-yards inside the Wildcats' 10 yard line. QB Greg McElroy threw his third touchdown pass to Mike McCoy as the Tide gambled with five seconds left. Alabama went into half leading the game 28-3 after a 21 point outburst in the final 1:26 of the second quarter with a 21 point second quarter.
The second half consisted of more domination by the Crimson Tide defense that eventually led to the Wildcats benching QB Matt Scott for future Philadelphia Eagle Nick Foles. The Tide converted an impressive 53-yard field goal by Leigh Tiffin. Arizona was able to put another three points on the board with a field goal in the fourth quarter. Mark Ingram added a late 36 yard touchdown run, capping the scoring at 38-6.
Alabama will face the winner of #14 Ole Miss and #46 Missouri.
Stats:
Alabama
Greg McElroy – (260.7) 7/10 133 yards, 3 TDs, INT
Mark Ingram – 11 rush 50 yards, TD; 1 rec 25 yards
Julio Jones – 5 rec 101 yards, 2 TD
Mike McCoy – 1 rec 7 yards, TD
Javier Arenas – 3 tackles; 2 kr 94 yards, TD ( 82 yards)
Don'ta Hightower – 3 tackles, FF
Rolando McClain – 3 tackles, 2 TFL
Ali Shariff – tackle, INT, PD
Jerrell Harris – FR
Justin Woodall – 3 tackles, TFL
Leigh Tiffin – 53 yard field goal; 5/5 extra points
#3 Alabama – 38
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- In front of 102,000 fans the Crimson Tide offense was able to put up twenty-eight points by half against an overmatched Arizona defense. Alabama received the ball first and was able to take up most of the first quarter by marching the ball down to the seven yard line. QB Greg McElroy was able to connected with star Julio Jones for a touchdown.
Arizona was able to answer with a field goal in the second quarter, making the score 7-3. On the kickoff Javier Arenas, the best returner in the nation, was able to take the kickoff back for a 82-yard touchdown (14-3). QB Matt Scott threw an interception to Ali Shariff on the next Wildcat drive, and the Alabama offense was able to capitalize on QB Greg McElroy to Julio Jones connection for his second touchdown of the game with sixteen seconds left in the half (21-3). On the kickoff Arizona fumbled the ball and Jerrell Harris was able to scoop it up and return the abll 15-yards inside the Wildcats' 10 yard line. QB Greg McElroy threw his third touchdown pass to Mike McCoy as the Tide gambled with five seconds left. Alabama went into half leading the game 28-3 after a 21 point outburst in the final 1:26 of the second quarter with a 21 point second quarter.
The second half consisted of more domination by the Crimson Tide defense that eventually led to the Wildcats benching QB Matt Scott for future Philadelphia Eagle Nick Foles. The Tide converted an impressive 53-yard field goal by Leigh Tiffin. Arizona was able to put another three points on the board with a field goal in the fourth quarter. Mark Ingram added a late 36 yard touchdown run, capping the scoring at 38-6.
Alabama will face the winner of #14 Ole Miss and #46 Missouri.
Stats:
Alabama
Greg McElroy – (260.7) 7/10 133 yards, 3 TDs, INT
Mark Ingram – 11 rush 50 yards, TD; 1 rec 25 yards
Julio Jones – 5 rec 101 yards, 2 TD
Mike McCoy – 1 rec 7 yards, TD
Javier Arenas – 3 tackles; 2 kr 94 yards, TD ( 82 yards)
Don'ta Hightower – 3 tackles, FF
Rolando McClain – 3 tackles, 2 TFL
Ali Shariff – tackle, INT, PD
Jerrell Harris – FR
Justin Woodall – 3 tackles, TFL
Leigh Tiffin – 53 yard field goal; 5/5 extra points
BLACKOUT (Literally)
#52 Kansas (Blue) – 13
#20 Georgia – 31
ATHENS, Ga -- The Georgia Bulldogs squared off against the spread offense of the Kansas Jayhawks. Georgia's offense was led by QB Logan Gray, who won the starting position after he came in to lead the Bulldogs to victory in the first round. In Logan Gray's first start, Mark Richt decided to let RB Caleb King do most of the work. Georgia was able to move the ball down the field in the first quarter, where Caleb King punched it in on a 4-yard touchdown run.
The high powered running attack of Caleb King led Georgia into the second quarter. He was able to score touchdowns of fifty and twenty-eight yards. The Bulldogs were up 21-0 before the Jayhawks showed up. Jayhawks QB Todd Reesing was able to march down the field to the 1-yard, where RB Hunt scored with fourteen seconds left in the half.
On the kickoff the Jayhawks decided to kick the ball high in the air, so their special teams would not give up a return. The Bulldogs had the ball on the 48-yard line with a couple of ticks left before half. Mark Richt finally loosen the reigns on Logan Gray. Logan threw the ball down the left side of the field into double coverage to star WR A.J. Green. A.J. Green jumped up in the air to grab the ball out of the hands of the safety, waltzing in for a 62-yard touchdown. The Bulldogs led 28-7 at the half.
Georgia added 45-yard field goal by Bulldog Blair Walsh in the second half. In the fourth quarter, Todd Reesing was able to finally connect Dezmon Moore for 31-yard touchdown pass with two and a half minutes left in the game. From there, RB Caleb King was able to salt away the game
Georgia will play the winner of #4 Penn State or #36 South Florida.
T.O.P- KU (5:34) Georgia (10:26)
Stats:
Georgia
Logan Gray – QB rating(219.3) 5/8 110 yards, TD
Caleb King – 22 rushes 173 yards 3 TDs; after first hit 51 yards
A.J. Green – 4 rec 100 yards, TD
Reshad Jones – 3 tackles, INT
Akeem Hebron – 3 tackles, TFL, sack
Roderick Battle – 2 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks
Sanders Cummings – 2 tackles, TFL, INT
John Knox – INT 32 yard return
Bryan Evans – 1 tackle, TFL, INT
Blair Walsh – 45-yard field goal
Kansas (Blue)
Todd Reesing – 119.9, 7/16 201 yards, TD, 4 INTs
Isiah Barfield – 4 rec 115 yards
Dezmon Moore – 1 rec 31 yards, TD
Jacke Schermer – 5 tackles
#20 Georgia – 31
ATHENS, Ga -- The Georgia Bulldogs squared off against the spread offense of the Kansas Jayhawks. Georgia's offense was led by QB Logan Gray, who won the starting position after he came in to lead the Bulldogs to victory in the first round. In Logan Gray's first start, Mark Richt decided to let RB Caleb King do most of the work. Georgia was able to move the ball down the field in the first quarter, where Caleb King punched it in on a 4-yard touchdown run.
The high powered running attack of Caleb King led Georgia into the second quarter. He was able to score touchdowns of fifty and twenty-eight yards. The Bulldogs were up 21-0 before the Jayhawks showed up. Jayhawks QB Todd Reesing was able to march down the field to the 1-yard, where RB Hunt scored with fourteen seconds left in the half.
On the kickoff the Jayhawks decided to kick the ball high in the air, so their special teams would not give up a return. The Bulldogs had the ball on the 48-yard line with a couple of ticks left before half. Mark Richt finally loosen the reigns on Logan Gray. Logan threw the ball down the left side of the field into double coverage to star WR A.J. Green. A.J. Green jumped up in the air to grab the ball out of the hands of the safety, waltzing in for a 62-yard touchdown. The Bulldogs led 28-7 at the half.
Georgia added 45-yard field goal by Bulldog Blair Walsh in the second half. In the fourth quarter, Todd Reesing was able to finally connect Dezmon Moore for 31-yard touchdown pass with two and a half minutes left in the game. From there, RB Caleb King was able to salt away the game
Georgia will play the winner of #4 Penn State or #36 South Florida.
T.O.P- KU (5:34) Georgia (10:26)
Stats:
Georgia
Logan Gray – QB rating(219.3) 5/8 110 yards, TD
Caleb King – 22 rushes 173 yards 3 TDs; after first hit 51 yards
A.J. Green – 4 rec 100 yards, TD
Reshad Jones – 3 tackles, INT
Akeem Hebron – 3 tackles, TFL, sack
Roderick Battle – 2 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks
Sanders Cummings – 2 tackles, TFL, INT
John Knox – INT 32 yard return
Bryan Evans – 1 tackle, TFL, INT
Blair Walsh – 45-yard field goal
Kansas (Blue)
Todd Reesing – 119.9, 7/16 201 yards, TD, 4 INTs
Isiah Barfield – 4 rec 115 yards
Dezmon Moore – 1 rec 31 yards, TD
Jacke Schermer – 5 tackles
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