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World Upsets The US, 35-29, In 3rd International Bowl
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 1, 2012 8:54 PM CST
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ROUND ROCK, TX -- Football is supposed to be an American game, right?
Well, the World team had something to say about that on Wednesday night at the Palace for the third annual International Bowl, as the international players who gathered from 19 countries around the world came into the heart of football country to deliver a victory that will end up echoing to every corner of the globe when the World team players scatter to their home countries once again.
Give some credit to the US squad, though. Not a whole lot, but just a little. After seemingly sleepwalking through much of the first three quarters, the team battled back from deficits of 28-9 and 35-15 to pull within 35-29 with several minutes remaining on the back of a 59-yard catch-and-run from Ohio State signee Frank Epitropoulos, who had a strong second half, capped by a Canon Smith two-yard touchdown catch.
The ensuing onside kick bounced around before it was recovered by the World team and the US wasn't able to stop the clock with no timeouts remaining and the clock expired harmlessly after the third-down stop.
For much of the game, it was a sloppy performance by the United States, marred by eight penalties, three fumbles, and passes that sailed over the head of open receivers or were dropped.
5 commentsPSA: Hoop Zone 10th Anniversary Celebrity Golf Shootout
by Peter Bean on Sep 14, 2011 10:58 AM CDT
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Those of you in the Austin area who know about Hoop Zone are aware of the great opportunities it provides to area youth, combining kids' passion for hoops with the importance of learning and developing life skills. This fall Hoop Zone celebrates its 10th anniversary, and to recognize the occasion the organization is holding a celebrity golf shootout here in Austin. BON is proud to support Hoop Zone and happy to pass along details about what should be a really fun event in October.
Event: Hoop Zone Celebrity Golf Shootout and Social Luncheon.
When: October 12, 2011
Where: Butler Park Pitch and Putt, 201 Lee Barton Drive (right off South Lamar)
Details: Join Hoop Zone in celebrating its 10th anniversary by playing a 9 holes at Butler Park right in the heart of downtown Austin. Participants can win prizes for various contests like closest to the pin, as well as a $10,000 prize for a hole-in-one. If you're not into golf you can still enjoy the event by mingling with Rick Barnes, Chris Mihm, Ray Benson, and Johnny Moore. Coach Barnes will provide the keynote talk during lunch, while Ray Benson will provide the music.
You can get further details on the event and register here. Hook 'em
Bears vs. the Frogs Game Thread Woo-hoo!
by dimecoverage on Sep 2, 2011 6:20 PM CDT
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The Bears' savior has arrived.
The Big 12-3 football season is here! Enjoy the season.
TCU at Baylor, 7:00 p.m., ESPN.
Auburn Vs. Oregon: National Championship Game Preview & Open Thread
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 10, 2011 3:00 PM CST
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Sometimes the BCS works, sometimes it doesn't. Aside from angry TCU fans who believe their undefeated season should have afforded the Horned Frogs a shot at the crystal football, it's difficult to argue against Oregon and Auburn being the two best teams in the country this season. Besides the matching unblemished records after blazing through two big-time conferences, the two teams flat-out pass the eyeball test.
The narrative revolves heavily around the two offenses and the two men who lead them -- Chip Kelly at Oregon and Gus Malzahn at Auburn. It's also a narrative the revolves around the status of the Heisman Trophy winner, Auburn's Cam Newton, and questions about his eligibility. Since the NCAA and Auburn have decided that Newton will be eligible for the game, as it regards to what will happen on the field in Glendale, it's nothing more than a storyline that the telecast will probably (annoyingly) overemphasize. Newton will play and questions concerning whether Auburn will be able to keep a possible trophy aren't worth having at this point. Moving on.
One complaint about the BCS is that it's difficult for teams ranked lower at the start of the season than those teams entrenched in the top 5. In this case, the system worked out, as for the first time two teams that began outside the top 10 will meet for the national championship.
Once again, though, when the teams take the field in Glendale, it's going to be all about the O. Oregon ranks first in the country in scoring offense at 49.3 points per game and three times scored 60 or more points on opponents who, to use a basketball term, simply got run out of the gym. Even in the notoriously defense-centric SEC, Gus Malzahn's offense managed 43.7 points per game, good for fourth in the country. And that's not a stat padded against the non-con patsies either -- the Tigers dropped 42.7 points a game against the SEC.
Let's Go Bowling: Enjoy it now because we are down to two.
by dimecoverage on Jan 9, 2011 7:00 PM CST
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BC plays Nevada in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
| Emerald Bowl: Boston College vs. Nevada | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN (HD) |
Little Brother's Big Day: Aggies vs. Tigers Game Thread
by dimecoverage on Jan 7, 2011 6:30 PM CST
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Happy 2011! Here's your open thread for the day.
by dimecoverage on Jan 1, 2011 8:43 AM CST
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| TicketCity: Northwestern vs. Texas Tech | 11:00 a.m. | ESPNU (HD) |
| Capital One Bowl: Alabama vs. Michigan State | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN (HD) |
| Outback Bowl: Florida vs. Penn State | 12:00 p.m. | ABC (HD) |
| Gator Bowl: Michigan vs. Mississippi State | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN2 (HD) |
| Rose Bowl: TCU vs. Wisconsin | 4:00 p.m. | ESPN (HD) |
| Fiesta Bowl: Connecticut vs. Oklahoma | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN (HD) / ESPN 3D |
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