2011-12 Bowls: Early Bowl Open Thread

by 3k on Dec 31, 2011 11:10 AM CST in 2012 NFL Draft

Five bowls. One day. This should be fun.

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Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas (Texas A&M v. Northwestern), 12:00pm - ESPN

Well this sets up an odd contest. A&M has more talent, and more offense. They would have finished as one of the best teams in the country if they had better defense or a couple breaks. 1 point loss to Oklahoma St. 4 point loss to Arkansas. Overtime loss to Missouri. a 4-overtime loss to Kansas St. And a 2-point loss to Texas. Sometimes, you just can't get the breaks to go your way. Despite the record, the Aggies have plenty of prospects worth checking out. WR Jeff Fuller's had a down season, but in his last game against Texas, he was back in form. Another good show and he might be able to regain some of the luster he had going into the season. Both RBs, Cyrus Gray (who's hurt but will play) and Christine Michael (who's hurt and won't play) will make it to the next level. OLB Sean Porter has filled in nicely after Von Miller's departure. And Coryell Judie might be considered one of the top corners in college if he could have stayed healthy.

Northwestern on the other hand is your standard Big 10 mediocre team. Solid, yet unassuming QB in Dan Persa. Disciplined, though limited, white WR in Jeremy Ebert. Little to no NFL-caliber talent. HC Pat Fitzgerald is finding it tough going on the recruiting trails. He could use a win today to help resuscitate the program.

Rams player of interest: Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M RB (Sr.)

Final score: Texas A&M 45, Northwestern 24

Hyundai Sun Bowl (Ga. Tech v. Utah) info after the jump.

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Hyundai Sun Bowl (Georgia Tech v. Utah), 2:00pm - CBS

Now this one could be interesting. Georgia Tech's triple option against a stout Utah defense played in the comfortable, crime-free setting of El Paso (don't worry about bringing your sarcasm. I've got plenty for everybody).

For Georgia Tech, the talent to be seen is in the junior and sophomore classes with guys like G Omoregie Uzzi, WR Stephen Hill and OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. On Utah's side of the ball, it's the defensive line that's going to attract attention: the Krugers, Joe and Dave, along with Star Lotulelei.

Rams player of interest: Star Lotulelei, Utah DT (Jr.)

Final score: Ga. Tech 35, Utah 34

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Ryan Swope made a great double move! Nice Catch.

by ValdezY on Dec 31, 2011 11:21 AM CST reply actions

So who here would be good with a coaching staff of

HC: Jeff Fisher
OC: Norv Turner
DC: Mel Tucker

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 31, 2011 11:36 AM CST via mobile reply actions

That stupid monkey thing is what I'd expect from Spags

Its cute in college, but sad that I wouldn’t put it beyond a pro coach

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 31, 2011 11:58 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Northwestern is actually holding up well.

Come on A&M!!!! I FUCKING HATE THOSE FUCKING PRICKS AT NW

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by Brick Top on Dec 31, 2011 11:59 AM CST reply actions

Haha

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 31, 2011 12:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Does anyone actually know why they fired Sherman?

And why he hasnt got a new job yet?

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 31, 2011 12:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions

fired cause he didn't win the big games this year

and moving into SEC, need to establish a new identity. He’ll get a job soon. Solid offensively minded coach.

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by 3k on Dec 31, 2011 12:27 PM CST up reply actions

I get he didn't win the big games this year

But is it possible their team was overrated before the season. Mark my words, Sumlin will be fired after 2-3 years or at least will be on the hot seat. A&M will never have a chance of winning in the SEC, especially with the gimmicky Houston offense.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 31, 2011 12:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Does anyone else hear the announcers pronouncing it as SWOOP instead of SWOPE?

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 31, 2011 12:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions

aybody seen how Stephen Hill performed??

Am still quite high on him for the later rounds, so would like to know how he performed. Am also really high on Bryant Moniz for backup QB. But those are not the major needs of course.

Go RAMS!!

by Rams_4_ever on Dec 31, 2011 5:51 PM CST via mobile reply actions