Whew! Colt McCoy and the Texas Longhorns woke from a first-half siesta to a last minute win over the Ohio State Buckeye (24-21) in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The first half was a real snoozer dominated by blitzing defenses, mis-firing offences and questionable play calling. Ohio St. lead 6-3 at the half, after the Longhorns blew a chance for points as the second quarter ended when Colt threw an interception in the end zone.
However, the ‘Horns came out in the second half and played a more fasted paced game that we’re accustomed to in the Big 12. Three 2nd half TDs was just enough for the win. The last 2 minutes was about as exciting as college football gets. Ohio state (trailing for much of the 2nd half) scored a go ahead TD with just over 2 minutes remaining in the game. Texas then marched down the field and “pulled a Tech” on the Buckeyes with 16 seconds to play. Texas just wishes that's all they would have left Tech a month ago.
Game wasn’t without a little controversy. First one went against the Longhorns as the DB was called for pass interference when the ball was clearly “uncatchable” as it fell about 3 yards short (irregardless of what the lame announcers said). The second went in favor of the Longhorns (as it should have) – on a 4th and 3, the catch was made about 1-foot past the first down marker. OSU lost their challenge of the call.
Two games to go in our Bowl Season and first (Garreth) and second (Loel) places are decided. Third place and the Mirror are still up for grabs. Jason (19) currently sits in 3rd place followed by a flock of five with 18 correct picks. Tonight’s GMAC game will likely decide who gets what…will it be a little money or a little “Mirror?” Come on Golden Hurricanes!!
In BCS-like tradition, we’ll have our coronation ceremony next Monday…a week or so late. By then the dust will have settled and we can distribute the winnings and losings long after anyone really cares.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
2008 Bowl Standings
Garreth 23
Loel 21
Jason W 19
Rusty 18
Bryan 18
Fanchon 18
David W. 18
Ms. Wii 18
Brooke 17
Bass 16
Jerry 16
Matt 16
Rich W 16
Angel M. 16
Trent Heg 16
Kainer 15
Tom Jack 15
Ben H 15
John 14
Dale 14
Tom Heg 13
Bryce Heg 13
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WOW! I pulled out a win tonight with the GMAC Bowl just in the nick-of-time, sort of like Colt McCoy did last night. Just goes to show you that a win is a win, it doesn't have to look pretty. Sorry Heg's, ya'll can share that mirror each morning.
DJ
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