2011-12 Bowls: Early Bowl Open Thread

by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 11:12 AM CST in 2012 NFL Draft

I like my days quadruply bowled. Thus, today is a good day. Here's your open thread/preview for the first pair.

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl logo

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl (BYU v. Tulsa), 12:00pm - ESPN

Underwhelming at best, eye-barf at worst, this year's BHAFB provides a couple solid prospects (watchlist) worth checking out during the day on Friday when football honestly should never be played. BYU's offensive line will send a couple guys to the NFL, including Sr. OT Matt Reynolds and Jr. G Braden Hansen.

Tulsa, on the other hand, is maybe the most perfect mediocre team in the country. They kicked the crap out of every bad team they played and got smollywhomped by every good team they played. Their best prospect, Damaris Johnson, was suspended by the team before the season started for the age-old student-athlete hobby: getting your girlfriend to hook you up with a 99.2% discount at Macy's.

Rams player of interest: Kyle Van Noy, BYU OLB (RS Soph.)

Final score: Tulsa 24, BYU 16

New Era Pinstripe Bowl info after the jump.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl logo

New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Rutgers v. Iowa St.), 3:20pm - ESPN

I have very little interest in this game for multiple reasons. Numbers one and two are the teams playing. Number three - it's in New York, which isn't very footbally for me. Number four - it's at 3:20pm which, according to numerologists, is one of the most evil times of the day. Number five - Iowa St. was 6-6 overall and 3-6 in conference play and got a bowl game. That's just a sad commentary on Amurrica.

At least the scouting's decent. While I don't necessarily want the Rams to go after mammoth Iowa St. G Kelechi Osemele, I do want to force Van to try and say that name. On the other hand, Rutgers WR Mohamed Sanu is an incredibly enticing prospect for Rams fans to consider. Keep an eye out for Iowa Sr. CB Leonard Johnson. He could well move to a safety position in the NFL, but if he's lined up against Sanu, it could be the matchup of the day.

Rams player of interest: Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers WR (Jr.)

Final score: Rutgers 31, Iowa St. 17

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Is anybody

actually watching this? Need confirmation that there is an actual football game being played.

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 11:35 AM CST reply actions

If you guys don't help me out today

I’m dropping netty pot gifs all damn day

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 11:59 AM CST reply actions

You know who's not watching it?

Anyone from the stands. I hate to see this but maybe it’s necessary for the change to occur in the NCAA post season.

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by dbcouver on Dec 30, 2011 1:36 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't someone die recently doing that?

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by dbcouver on Dec 30, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

More netty pot gifs?

MOAR NETTY POT GIFS!

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by FailureDrill on Dec 30, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

I'm afraid

one of you nuts might use one with hot coffee or whiskey

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 4:22 PM CST up reply actions

Hey 3k, I have a question

Is it really too much for me to ask that if the packers can win the Super Bowl with their injuries, that we can at least not get blown out every week? I feel like thats not that much too ask

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 30, 2011 3:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

It's not

but it’s too late. We need to lose this next one and show the world we’re serious about getting that #1 overall pick

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

Oh I know

But people want to let Spags off easy and give him another year cause of the injuries. I don’t. I said that if the Packers can win it all with their injuries, we shoulda been able to look competitive. They told me that was ridiculous. I wanted an opinion I respect on whether it was.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 30, 2011 4:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

yeah. it's an excuse

and while it may be a valid excuse, it’s still an excuse.

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 4:23 PM CST up reply actions

So are you pro or anti Spags?

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 30, 2011 4:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

not really either

I guess I’m about 60% fire, 40% let him have one more year. I’m more concerned that neither is a really great option.

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 4:31 PM CST up reply actions

Im not really a fan of firing him cause of the options

Im for firing cause he’s the worst option IMO

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 30, 2011 4:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

and that's the problem

the grass is always greener, and yet even acknowledging that, our grass is shit

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 4:55 PM CST up reply actions

Aaron Rodgers has done some excellent quarterbacking.

And while he has weapons, guess what else he has? A quarterbacks coach.

Just sayin’.

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by FailureDrill on Dec 30, 2011 4:31 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

True

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 30, 2011 4:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Aaron Rodgers rocked a fu manchu

and now he is really good. Ipso Facto, Muthafucko

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by 3k on Dec 30, 2011 4:33 PM CST up reply actions

GO STATE!

Oh we will fight fight for Iowa State
Let her colors ever fly
Oh we will fight fight fight for Iowa State
We have the will to do or die
Loyal sons, forever true
and we will fight the battle through
When we hit that line, we’ll hit it hard,
For we are I-S-U!

The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, brought to you by the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and Lady Bird Johnson’s stock! Remember kids, the lowest bidder always wins!

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by FailureDrill on Dec 30, 2011 12:42 PM CST via Android app reply actions

Hey NCAA, BCS, and bowl committee!

Look at those stands and remember the next time you’re getting fitted for those gold jackets!

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by dbcouver on Dec 30, 2011 1:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Jared Barnett is sort of like RGIII.

Except he can’t pass. Or run as well. Or see the field as well. He’s better than Steele Jantz, I guess.

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by FailureDrill on Dec 30, 2011 2:27 PM CST via Android app reply actions

Guh.

Sad ISU fan here now. My school’s passing game is straight nonexistent right now. I would love to see Darius Reynolds with a competent quarterback tossing the ball.

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by FailureDrill on Dec 30, 2011 3:18 PM CST via Android app reply actions