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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 16, 2022 15:46:48 GMT
Howdy college football fans! The long bowl season starts today and lasts until the championship game the second week of January.
LSU plays Purdue in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando on January 2nd. Before then there are lots of fun games to watch.
Who does your team play?
Geaux Tigers!
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 16, 2022 15:51:05 GMT
Michigan (2) plays TCU (3) Dec 31 at the Fiesta Bowl.
GO BLUE!!!
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Dec 16, 2022 18:08:49 GMT
#1 Georgia Bulldogs will play THE Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP playoff game on 12/31 in ATL. We'll be there barking and yelling our fool heads off! GO DAWGS!!
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Post by lindas on Dec 16, 2022 18:22:02 GMT
I have no dog in these fights mainly because I’m not a big college football fan. I do watch some of the bowl games though just to see what kind of talent is going to be available for the NFL draft.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 16, 2022 18:41:06 GMT
I have no dog in these fights mainly because I’m not a big college football fan. I do watch some of the bowl games though just to see what kind of talent is going to be available for the NFL draft. I saw a meme the other day that said something along the lines of *Years from now, people will be amazed that Joe Burrow, J'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson were all on the same team*. As an LSU fan, I'm still amazed at the 2019 season! They have all broken records in the NFL.
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Post by auntkelly on Dec 16, 2022 18:41:42 GMT
My Oklahoma Sooners play Florida State in the Cheez-It Bowl on December 29th.
BOOMER!
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Post by auntkelly on Dec 16, 2022 19:02:27 GMT
The bowl season will be a little sad this year due to the passing of Mike Leach.
There are so many great stories about Mike Leach, but of course my favorite happened while he was the offensive coordinator for Oklahoma in 1999. On the day Oklahoma played our arch rival Texas, he had one of our players "accidentally" drop a fake playlist in the tunnel both teams went up after the pregame warm up. A Texas graduate assistant picked it up and took it to the Texas coaching staff. Tom Herman, who was on the Texas staff, now says the coaches thought it might be a set up, but dismissed the idea because it was just too absurd that anyone would try such a stunt. Texas decided the playlist was real and set up their defense to according to the fake playlist. Of course, Oklahoma ran plays to the opposite side of the field, and were up 17-0 before the Texas coaching staff had a chance to regroup after figuring out that Leach had set them up.
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Post by edie3 on Dec 16, 2022 19:19:16 GMT
I am looking forward to Clemson/Tennessee game. I just love Dabo Swinney. And its funny they are playing in the Orange Bowl.
And of course the Duke's Mayo Bowl, where the winning coach has to be "slimed" in mayo! Actually, I think it is yogurt.
And Gasparilla Bowl Wake Forest vs. Missouri
Let's go ACC!!!
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Post by GamGam on Dec 16, 2022 19:34:14 GMT
DH and I are both UT grads, and our son and DGD are Clemson grads, so this all orange Orange Bowl will have a lot of interest in our households.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Dec 16, 2022 20:38:26 GMT
DH and I are both UT grads, and our son and DGD are Clemson grads, so this all orange Orange Bowl will have a lot of interest in our households. The orange-ist Orange Bowl ever!
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Post by mom on Dec 16, 2022 23:31:59 GMT
The bowl season will be a little sad this year due to the passing of Mike Leach.
There are so many great stories about Mike Leach, but of course my favorite happened while he was the offensive coordinator for Oklahoma in 1999. On the day Oklahoma played our arch rival Texas, he had one of our players "accidentally" drop a fake playlist in the tunnel both teams went up after the pregame warm up. A Texas graduate assistant picked it up and took it to the Texas coaching staff. Tom Herman, who was on the Texas staff, now says the coaches thought it might be a set up, but dismissed the idea because it was just too absurd that anyone would try such a stunt. Texas decided the playlist was real and set up their defense to according to the fake playlist. Of course, Oklahoma ran plays to the opposite side of the field, and were up 17-0 before the Texas coaching staff had a chance to regroup after figuring out that Leach had set them up. I agree. We are big fans of Leach since he was a Texas Tech (who did him sooooo dirty), and are sad knowing he wont be around to see his team win another Bowl game. We will watch on Jan 2. though. Texas Tech is playing on the 28th --- DS has tickets so he's excited. A close family friend is a starter for OU, so we will watch for Ethan on the 29th in the Cheez-It Bowl. Other than that, we will flip through the other Bowl Games but I dont know that we will care particularly who wins. *I would LOVE for UT to lose to Washington though in the Alamo Bowl. That would make my day*
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Post by elaine on Dec 16, 2022 23:51:49 GMT
I am looking forward to Clemson/Tennessee game. I just love Dabo Swinney. And its funny they are playing in the Orange Bowl. And of course the Duke's Mayo Bowl, where the winning coach has to be "slimed" in mayo! Actually, I think it is yogurt. And Gasparilla Bowl Wake Forest vs. Missouri Let's go ACC!!! Go Deacs!! (cheering for dh’s alma mater)
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Post by elaine on Dec 16, 2022 23:54:13 GMT
My Buckeyes are playing NYE. I wish we weren't playing the night game - it has the strong likelihood of ruining the night for me. 😕
I will be cheering HARD, however.
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 17, 2022 1:24:05 GMT
My Buckeyes are playing NYE. I wish we weren't playing the night game - it has the strong likelihood of ruining the night for me. 😕 I will be cheering HARD, however. I would love a Michigan vs Ohio bowl game! Would be one hell of a game!!
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Post by stormsts on Dec 17, 2022 13:37:38 GMT
As you said cadoodlebug my Boilermakers play your Tigers. I’m not expecting much of a game. Four of our top players(including our quarterback) have opted out of playing. Pretty disappointing. Our coach moved on to Louisville. The most exciting announcement this week is that Drew Brees is going to be the quarterback coach for the game. Boiler Up!
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Post by quinlove on Dec 17, 2022 13:48:19 GMT
TCU plays Michigan, December 31 in the Fiesta Bowl. Pretty big deal for our little school.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 17, 2022 14:57:18 GMT
The Texas Bowl will be interesting this year. Family bragging rights are on the line! My Ole Miss will be playing DD's Texas Tech. Even better, it's here in Houston! Still undecided if I am going to the game or not. The Miss State bowl game (Jan 2) is going to be bittersweet for us this year with the death of coach Mike Leach. Everyone is still reeling from the news of his death. I'm sure the team will play their hardest in his memory though. Really going to miss him as the coach.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 17, 2022 15:07:23 GMT
As you said cadoodlebug my Boilermakers play your Tigers. I’m not expecting much of a game. Four of our top players(including our quarterback) have opted out of playing. Pretty disappointing. Our coach moved on to Louisville. The most exciting announcement this week is that Drew Brees is going to be the quarterback coach for the game. Boiler Up! Sadly, I think a lot of teams are losing players for the bowl games because of either entering the transfer portal or because of their going on to the NFL. We don't know if our QB will be playing yet.
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Post by elaine on Dec 17, 2022 15:26:00 GMT
As you said cadoodlebug my Boilermakers play your Tigers. I’m not expecting much of a game. Four of our top players(including our quarterback) have opted out of playing. Pretty disappointing. Our coach moved on to Louisville. The most exciting announcement this week is that Drew Brees is going to be the quarterback coach for the game. Boiler Up! Sadly, I think a lot of teams are losing players for the bowl games because of either entering the transfer portal or because of their going on to the NFL. We don't know if our QB will be playing yet. This current trend IS so sad as a fan. I really used to enjoy bowl games, because they were true matchups, but now so many star players are opting out that the games, for the most part, don’t mean as much and aren’t as fun to watch.
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Post by holly on Dec 17, 2022 15:56:59 GMT
We aren’t a big program but we made it to another bowl. Washington St vs Fresno St at the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl today.
It’s bittersweet for us as well because Leach was our coach too. He revitalized our team and we went to six Bowl games while he was with us. He could be frustrating as a coach but usually got the job done.
We are missing some keys players as well today. The bowl games definitely aren’t as much fun to watch.
And because we always root against the Huskies, I hope UT beats them in the Alamo bowl! #GoCougs
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Post by Patter on Dec 17, 2022 16:50:17 GMT
Carolina Gamecocks are playing Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl. So very excited. Go Cocks. I too, however, do not like players opting out of the game because of the draft. I don't think it's right. Really letting your team down and the fans!
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 17, 2022 17:33:43 GMT
This current trend IS so sad as a fan. I really used to enjoy bowl games, because they were true matchups, but now so many star players are opting out that the games, for the most part, don’t mean as much and aren’t as fun to watch. All of that, as well as coaches leaving for other jobs before the bowl games (not talking about the ones who are fired). Doesn't speak highly of their character for getting a team almost to the bowl game and them ditching them. Honestly, every year I am losing a little more interest in college football.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 29, 2022 18:02:05 GMT
Yesterday had a few really good/close bowl games. As we head into the weekend, we'll have some important games which will set the stage for the championship game.
Sadly, the bowl games in general have lost some of their luster with many players opting out for various reasons, usually to prepare for the NFL draft or because they have entered the transfer portal. Seeing the stands pretty empty makes you wonder how some of these bowls survive.
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Post by naby64 on Dec 29, 2022 18:10:41 GMT
I wasn't really paying attention to bowl games this year for no other reason than I really didn't care. However, we did end up watching Arkansas/Kansas last night. When I finally got situated I thought, ok, another lopsided game as AR was so much ahead. Then the last 10 minutes of the game happened. Then we went into 3 OTs. AND WON!! My DD is still home and was watching. It was interesting watching football with her. She is a Sports Compliance Director at a university. We had a call at the end of the game that to most people was not a fair call. She was giving us some insight on players and the call, that was ruled and most likely was the right call. It is interesting to hear what she knows of the sports world that some might not.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 29, 2022 18:50:40 GMT
I lasted through 3 quarters of the Texas Bowl last night and then I had to go to bed. My Rebels lost it mid season and last night's game showed they were not even close to getting it back. But since DD is a Texas Tech alum, the game is still a family win! Hopefully next season will be better. Sadly, the bowl games in general have lost some of their luster with many players opting out for various reasons, usually to prepare for the NFL draft or because they have entered the transfer portal. Seeing the stands pretty empty makes you wonder how some of these bowls survive. This. And honestly, college football in general is loosing its luster. The portal and NIL will be the death of football as we knew it IMO. It's rare for a team to have complete cohesiveness lately, especially when you get towards the end of the season and they are starting to look at the portal. Instead of the focus being on the team and winning as a team, which can take time to build, the players seem to be focused on themselves and how much money is in it for them. Then they have bloated the number of bowl games to the point where none of them are very special. Okay, off my soap box now.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Dec 29, 2022 18:57:25 GMT
I am looking forward to Clemson/Tennessee game. I just love Dabo Swinney. And its funny they are playing in the Orange Bowl. And of course the Duke's Mayo Bowl, where the winning coach has to be "slimed" in mayo! Actually, I think it is yogurt.And Gasparilla Bowl Wake Forest vs. Missouri Let's go ACC!!! Duke's Mayo Bowl is UMD vs NC State! I'll be mostly watching bc maryland's DD is on the dance team! LOL. Go TERPS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 29, 2022 20:54:52 GMT
My sister is a manager for the Syracuse football team and they are playing our home team right now. I know she has been working hard this week (as well as every season) and has a lot invested in the team. My kids want Minnesota to win but I don’t really care.
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Post by elaine on Dec 31, 2022 4:44:21 GMT
This has been an amazing Bowl season. Even my dh, who doesn’t love college football, has grudgingly admitted that these games have been amazing. So many games coming down to the last few minutes or overtime.
I’m going to go through some serious withdrawal when bowl season is over.
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Post by auntkelly on Dec 31, 2022 14:20:22 GMT
Our family went 1-2 in bowl games, and the two we lost were heartbreakers.
My Oklahoma Sooners lost to Florida State 32-35. Florida State was heavily favored and the game was in Florida, so I’m really proud of my Sooners. We have an awesome recruiting class coming in, so I am optimistic about the future.
My daughter’s fiancé is a NC State grad and they lost to Maryland 16-12.
My son is a Notre Dame grad and they beat South Carolina 45-38.
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Post by auntkelly on Dec 31, 2022 14:25:01 GMT
I am looking forward to Clemson/Tennessee game. I just love Dabo Swinney. And its funny they are playing in the Orange Bowl. And of course the Duke's Mayo Bowl, where the winning coach has to be "slimed" in mayo! Actually, I think it is yogurt.And Gasparilla Bowl Wake Forest vs. Missouri Let's go ACC!!! Duke's Mayo Bowl is UMD vs NC State! I'll be mostly watching bc maryland 's DD is on the dance team! LOL. Go TERPS!!!!!!!!!!!! I was watching the Mayo Bowl and saw a close up of some of the Maryland dancers and wondered if one of them might be maryland ‘s daughter.
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