2019-20 Bowl games (non-CFP) thread

[bukIpower]

Announcer just said the defense has it on lock down today. Impenetrable. Minus the 39 they’ve given up to Memphis, of course.

Haha yeah I thought I'd drank too much when I heard that. Guess not... damn maybe I can call games on ESPN?

 

[Buck I in Mich]

No you don't. The BIG went 7-1 in bowls two years ago and 5-4 against a tough slate last year and it didn't do much to change perception. You change perception when:

1. Ohio State wins the natty this year; and

2. FOX, as it did this year, provides counter propaganda to SEC/ACCESPN.

The single biggest factor in the perception of the BIG is the degree to which Ohio State dominates, wins, loses, or shits the bed in the biggest games.

So with regards to #2, I like our chances with FOX providing opposing spin. Just sayin

 

[kujirakira]

No you don't. The BIG went 7-1 in bowls two years ago and 5-4 against a tough slate last year and it didn't do much to change perception. You change perception when:

1. Ohio State wins the natty this year; and

2. FOX, as it did this year, provides counter propaganda to SEC/ACCESPN.

The single biggest factor in the perception of the BIG is the degree to which Ohio State dominates, wins, loses, or shits the bed in the biggest games.

Truth.

 

[Gatorubet]

Lol mark jones just said Psu defense has been impenetrable....

39 points
500+ yards

For those wondering, the LSU-Oklahoma game has its own sticky thread in this forum.

Not as sticky as Nutria's underwear right now.

 

[OHSportsFan]

 

[Hetuck]

In the Redbox Bowl they just awarded a catch to a Cal receiver who had less of an argument for a catch than Justyn Ross did on Saturday before Okudah stripped the ball. Maddening.

 

[Hetuck]

They're awarding catches like candy on Halloween. There was a second pass where the Cal receiver slid out of bounds while the ball was moving around between his hand and body. He didn't get a firm grip on it until he was out of bounds but they called it a catch anyway.

 

[Bucklion]

Well, at least no one else has gone Western Michigan yet

 

[OHSportsFan]

Illinois about to get boat raced

 

[Wells4Heisman]

Louisville on a 31 point run

 

[Illini Dylan]

Making a bowl was fool's gold for Illinois. Lovie Smith defense is garbage when they can't force turnovers. So many missed tackles, taking terrible angles, frequently give up large pass plays. Next year will be the "high" water mark, probably go something like 7-5, then it's downhill again. I see no reason for optimism after 2020.

Not sure I'be ever seen 3 delay of game penalties in one game before. One before a crucial 4th down. Stupidity beyond words.

 

[Hetuck]

Now they're calling Illinois for targeting. Against a receiver just after the catch. He led with his shoulder.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

definitely targeting when the victim immediately bounces right up like nothing happened.

 

[Wells4Heisman]

Bullshit

 

[Hetuck]

Targeting confirmed, player ejected. Bullshit call.

I've seen worse get waved off.