Rose Bowl GameDay Thread

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 4:09 PM CST Comment 47 comments

Might as well have one.

I think USC has the edge on paper, but I'm going to pick Penn State to tough out a win. Points will be hard to come by against this USC defense, though.

While this bowl season hasn't been terribly interesting thus far, as other posters have noted, this at least looks like a good matchup. While I'm not going for any team, I really hope that, at the least, the Nittany Lions don't get obliterated so we're spared all the "USC is the best team in the country" talk that has become traditional at the end of virtually every year from the USC media-lovers.

I'm not too concerned on what this means to the conferences; I happen to think looking blandly at bowl games is a bit short-sighted. It's not like the entire Pac-10 is going to play the entire Big-10 in the bowl season.

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Why does Herbstreit feel that he has to end every sentence he says

with “For this offense.” “Royster with a three yard run to the left for this offense.” One after the other….

by the1austin on Jan 1, 2009 4:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yea i was wondering why

we did not get a game day thread today.

USC looks to have control early…I hate it

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by blazzinken on Jan 1, 2009 4:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Penn State’s punching them in the mouth, and a couple of their boys are putting some good moves on the USC defense.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 1, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Darryl Clark is settling in

“for this Nittany Lion Offense”

haha, i chuckle every time i hear him say that now.

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by blazzinken on Jan 1, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I picked the condoms

with a confidence level 29. Purely analytical.

Penalties have been killing Penn St, with a fumble recovery and long pass completion called back in the first quarter. They are moving the ball now though.

I would enjoy seeing the Nittany JoePas win this one.

by horndude on Jan 1, 2009 4:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Brent and Herbie

call this game like everything PSU does well is because SC is letting them. No credit is being given to the Lions….

by jrod23mc on Jan 1, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It must be true though

Since this USC team has the best defense of all time.

by goingforthecorner on Jan 1, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How is USC

Not always in the championship game.

They are always the best team ever…

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by blazzinken on Jan 1, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

What a nasty block there.

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I’m really tired of USC getting a January home game every year. Why doesn’t the Rose Bowl tie-in just say they’re USC vs. Big Ten #1?

And I really think the Cotton Bowl dropped the ball on not muscling into the BCS for next season. The Big 12 and Big Ten are the only two conferences without any teams anywhere near a potential BCS championship game site.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 1, 2009 4:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think with the move to the new Cowboy stadium

The BCS will find it difficult to deny giving the Cotton Bowl a BCS game.

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The BCS extended its agreement, so it’ll be no earlier than 2014 unless the current deal goes south.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 2, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Brent and Herble went to USC

" Pain is weakness leaving the body." - U.S.M.C

by EYESOFTEJAS on Jan 1, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bob Stoops and JMac's mom

I wonder if Bob Stoops is over at JMac’s house? I just noticed that Beauty Shop is on E HD

by kcmorse on Jan 1, 2009 5:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They're doing some serious Pac10 loving

Because apparently we’re supposed to believe that their conference is now on par with the best since they beat Miami, Pitt, BYU, Penn St. and Oklahoma St.

by goingforthecorner on Jan 1, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I was so disappointed with the OSU loss.

I respect that program and I am not looking forward to playing them next year.

by mtntrance on Jan 1, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They will be good next year

But Robinson threw some huge picks that game, one when they were about to score a touchdown. You can’t do that and expect to win. Then the Cowboy defense didn’t decide to show up in the second half.

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

FYI

Tim Griffin says Robinson dislocated his shoulder in the second quarter. Not to mention Dez Bryant playing on one knee. Those injuries kinda popped Okie St’s bubble when they were up 17-3.

And that Massoli kid, geez i hate hose kind of QBs. Short and horrible passers but burn you on the ground and think they’re the second coming of Peyton Manning.

But at the same time Okie St just could not stop the run at all.

by owenh on Jan 1, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that game seriously fucked up my bowl pick 'em

argh

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Jan 1, 2009 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ditto

Damn my Big 12 homerism!

by Meekrob on Jan 2, 2009 8:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

USC accolades

I am so tired of hearing about the best defense. “USC is just shy of winning 3 or 4 national championships.”

by mtntrance on Jan 1, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

kind of reminds me of Barkley's comback

when players argue, “we’re better than our recore”.

Barkely: “No you’re not. You are your record.”

by Bobster on Jan 1, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is about to get really out of hand...

Fair or not, if Penn State gets blown out the Big 10 will suffer another huge blow that will cripple it in future national title discussions.

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 5:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That already happened

When LSU put their marbles on OSU’s chin last year and the Buckeyes laid an egg vs USC this year as a kicker.

I’m impressed with Sanchez tonight. Strong arm and great decision making.

Speaking of kickers, it’s time for some Dominos.

by Horndogger on Jan 1, 2009 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I know it already happened

That’s why I said “another.” Penn State was the Big 10’s hope this year to reverse the trend. Not looking good right now. Not exactly fair, but they can blame Ohio State for that.

And… Ohio State isn’t going to help the Big 10 this year either :).

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, Penn State is not so bad

considering their head coach is watching the game on TV at his nursing home, and calling in the plays from there.

by Longhorn in Canada on Jan 1, 2009 6:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Apparently, JoePa hasn't spoken to his team

Neither before the game or during halftime. I know he said he’s trying to avoid having all the attention on him, but come on. Your troops need your leadership. I think he’ll look back on those decisions with regret. Coaching and motivation happen to matter quite a bit in college football.

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely

See Muschamp, Will.

by Longhorn in Canada on Jan 1, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Clay Matthews has gorgeous hair.

by Horndogger on Jan 1, 2009 6:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Done

For Penn State to have any chance, they had to score there. That’s that.

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 6:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that USC team sure is all about the media hype. Nothing to them at all.

by andy_wooster on Jan 1, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No question they are very good

I think they belong in any playoff scenario. Penn State, on the other hand? The Big 11 is really lucky they didn’t get into the MNC. The BCS might have had to kick them out in favor of another conference. Would be interesting to see what they could do if they had a head coach.

by Longhorn in Canada on Jan 1, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Can they stop stroking USC and Keyshawn?

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by EYESOFTEJAS on Jan 1, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

do they not call late hits/roughing the passer in this game?

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by hookemkp on Jan 1, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well what ive seen from this game is simple

USC just has the talent edge in every phase. Are they number one? I still don’t think so. The linebackers dont look that fast. Mauluga isn’t this speed demon I keep hearing about. The receivers are bulky and slow except for Damion Williams (very impressive). Sanchez has impressed me. He’s pretty mobile and has NFL level arm strength. Numbers aside though, he’s not hugely accurate.

Penn St does not look “slow”. This is not Jarvis Moss coming off the edge and pancaking Troy Smith. This is Penn St being outplayed and outcoached straight up. Darrell Clark is a nice player. He has a big arm but he’s not very polished at all.

This game is looking like a blow out. I think if Penn St played better game it’d be more like a 14 point loss. They just got some bad breaks and are playing a good team in their (almost) homefield.

by owenh on Jan 1, 2009 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I have to give credit

to the Penn State players. A lot of teams would have quit. Good show, guys.

by Longhorn in Canada on Jan 1, 2009 7:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Musberger:

“You know there is still the AP and they don’t have to vote OU or UF number one. You betcha the Trojans would want a piece of the winner of that game. Down the stretch of the season no one’s playing at the level we are witnessing here..”

broken record….

by owenh on Jan 1, 2009 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey, don't be dissin' Musberger

Not too many could speak that clearly with their mouth full!

by Longhorn in Canada on Jan 1, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

one thing for sure

if taylor mays walks into the room, i play dead.

by UTrumbo on Jan 1, 2009 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I send in Orakpo

Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture

by run Bevo run on Jan 1, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And now we can all switch

to the ~~Who Cares~~ Orange Bowl

by Longhorn in Canada on Jan 1, 2009 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, I should have used the proper name

That’s the FedEX Who Gives a Rat’s Ass Bowl

by Longhorn in Canada on Jan 1, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was so disinterested in this game...

I decided to I would have a more productive evening by licking the soles of all my shoes.

Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture

by run Bevo run on Jan 1, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone wonder

Why in the world Penn St. kicked a field goal? Seriously, don’t be wimpy. Go for it. It was freakin’ fourth and 3 and you were close to USC’s goalline. Then they failed to kick an onside kick afterwards.

Thanks for playing like wimps and just trying to make the scoring margin less. It’s not like it’s the last game of the season or anything…

by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 1, 2009 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I know it was Marv Albert who liked to wear lingerie

but I’m really wondering why Musberger doesn’t just put on a Song Girl outfit and get it over with. He actually just said USC has won three Rose Bowls in a row.

by Bobster on Jan 1, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs