Horned Frogs Saddle Broncos

The TCU Horned Frogs scored 17 unanswered points to overcome a 13-0 first half deficit and win their fourth straight bowl game. No. 11 TCU out rushed #9 (and previously undefeated) Boise State 275-28 in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. TCU did the Lone Star State proud as the first of 5 schools from Texas in this season’s bowl challenge. It was the TCU defense that allowed the Horned Frogs to stage a second half comeback. Trailing 13-7 at halftime, TCU allowed only 1 second-half field goal.

This marks the forth straight bowl win for the Horned Frogs from Ft. Worth…the seniors on this team never lost a bowl game. (Note to self…pick the freaking Frogs next year!!) Quit a feat when you consider the seniors from Notre Dame (more on that later). This game crushed the hopes of a perfect season…for Boise State, Rusty and Dale (never mind Utah is still to play). Rusty missed his first pick, while Dale got his first win. Brooke moved up to tie Rusty for first place and Dale now has some company in the cellar – Tom Heg (whose two sons are making the “old man” look bad) and Mrs. David “Leslie” Williams (not to be confused with David’s “other girlfriend”) are all sitting at a “Mirror” inspiring 1-5.

While ‘Vegas got the winning team correct, the frogs didn’t cover the spread (3). Norte Dame is favored by 1.5 in tonight’s Hawaii Bowl. Can the Irish end their 15 year drought without a bowl win? I think NOT! The Irish have lost an NCAA record setting 9 straight bowl games dating back to 1994. Since ND’s last bowl win, 89 of 199 schools have won in the post season. Hawaii has 4 wins during that span…all in the Aloha State. Too many luaus and hula dancers will have them distracted.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Cool Kwanzaa, Felix Navidad and Bah Humbug should just about cover it. Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season. It’s unlikely there will be another update until Friday or so.


Wednesday, Dec. 24
2008 Bowl Standings
Brooke 5
Rusty 5
Loel 4
Garreth 4
Fanchon 4
David W. 4
Bass 3
Jerry 3
Matt 3
Kainer 3
Rich W 3
Bryan 3
Bryce Heg 3
Ben H 3
Jason W 2
John 2
Tom Jackson 2
Angel M. 2
Trent Heg 2
Dale 1
Tom Heg 1
Leslie W. 1