Capital One Bowl: Michigan 41, Florida 35 (final)

[SNIPER26]

Damn, having that sig for you must suck ()

What would be the payoff for the other guy if you had won?

I would have had the same guy who made it design a stellar Michigan one. But it looks like I may have to wait another couple years before that happens.

 

[SNIPER26]

And I'm pretty sadistic when it comes to bets like this. Just ask lvbuckeye

 

[MaizeandBlue]

Its official I am going with the rest of my family. Cant wait for a trip to Florida! should be a blast! it will be nice to get out of the cold. go Blue!

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Tebow's a rich man's Dixon.

Huh? Do you really think Tebow is that much better than Dixon?

 

[jimbo blue]

Nice job against Appalachian State and Wisconsin (who we destroyed).

Q: What do Michigan and frosted flakes have in common?
A: They both sit in a bowl, do nothing, and then get devoured.

Q: How many batteries does it take to shock a wolverine?
A: Just 1-AA

Who is this Neil and Bob or is that just what you penn state fans do?

 

[shetuck]

The Sports Network: Coaching changes will impact the bowls

Coaching changes will impact the bowls
by Jeff Frank, Sports Analyst

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The coaching carousel usually begins after the regular season is complete and as of Tuesday, December 18, there are 17 teams that will have new head coaches in 2008. More than half (nine) of those clubs will play one more game this season, so let's take a quick look at how the coaching changes will affect those squads heading into the postseason.

Rich Rodriguez, West Virginia's head coach the last seven years, proclaimed his love for the Maize and Blue, as well as a ton of green, when he was named the new leader at Michigan.

Since Rodriguez will not be on the sidelines for the Wolverines in the Capital One Bowl, one might think the coaching change will have little or no effect on the game. I beg to differ. Many of the Wolverine players will be wondering how they'll fit into the new system rather than focusing on the task at hand, which is a precarious contest vs. Florida.
Chad Henne will start at the quarterback spot, but if his atrocious play continues, it will be interesting to see where freshman backup Ryan Mallet's mind is. The top high school quarterback in 2006 is not the type of QB the new coaching staff prefers to run its spread offense. In fact, rumors are swirling that Terrelle Pryor, this year's top high school signal-caller, will join Rodriguez in Ann Arbor, so technically the Capital One Bowl could be the final game at Michigan for both Henne and Mallet.

cont'd (stuff about so miss and interim coaches in other games) ...

 

[WolverineTX]

Henne, Hart expect to play Capital One Bowl

Wow, thanks for the news flash, Mr. Pitts.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

ToledoBlade

Rest is boon to ailing UM as Henne, Hart expected to play in bowl

By ZACH SILKA
BLADE SPORTS WRITER


ANN ARBOR - Much to their chagrin, the injury carousel spun like mad for Michigan seniors Chad Henne and Mike Hart this season.

A new ailment seemed to spring up for Henne just when it appeared the last one was healing. If it wasn't his right knee, then it was his right shoulder. If it wasn't his right shoulder, it was his right ankle.

For Hart, the entire season was awash with maladies. The senior running back battled through injuries in every game he played, from a bruised thigh suffered in the season opener against Appalachian State to a high right ankle sprain hampering his efforts against Ohio State.

In a word, it was a "tough" year for both, Henne said.

Continued...

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

Also noteworthy, the officials for the Capital One Bowl are expected to use a regulation football. Forward passes will be allowed, and touchdowns are worth 6 points....with an opportunity to add an extra point by kicking a short field goal, or 2 extra points by scoring on 1 play from the 3 yard line.

 

[Sportsbuck28]

Also noteworthy, the officials for the Capital One Bowl are expected to use a regulation football. Forward passes will be allowed, and touchdowns are worth 6 points....with an opportunity to add an extra point by kicking a short field goal, or 2 extra points by scoring on 1 play from the 3 yard line.

Doubt it.

There's a better chance of a guy named Woody coaching Ohio State.

 

[shetuck]

this picture is too freaky. Mallett looks like absolutely angst-ridden and about to pounce on the poor little girl (who looks like she's under the spell of the "Legend").

the soft and calming touch of carlos dunlap must be what's keeping him in check...

the whole scene gives me the heebie-jeebies...

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

Whoa...Dunlap is one small dude.

 

[NFBuck]

this picture is too freaky. Mallett looks like absolutely angst-ridden and about to pounce on the poor little girl (who looks like she's under the spell of the "Legend").

the soft and calming touch of carlos dunlap must be what's keeping him in check...

the whole scene gives me the heebie-jeebies...

 

[shetuck]

Also noteworthy, the officials for the Capital One Bowl are expected to use a regulation football. Forward passes will be allowed, and touchdowns are worth 6 points....with an opportunity to add an extra point by kicking a short field goal, or 2 extra points by scoring on 1 play from the 3 yard line.

i heard fielding yost might make an appearance at half-time to receive the capital one innovator award for the chicken-winged helmets...

 

[rocketman]

CFN picking a Wolverine victory...

Scout.com: 2008 Capital One Bowl - Michigan vs. Florida

What will happen: Does Michigan actually have enough overall athleticism to handle the Gator speed? Of course. Does that mean it'll be able to come through with one of the biggest upsets of the bowl season? Yes. Use the Illinois win as a blueprint. Michigan did a great job of taking away the options for the quarterbacks and forced the running backs to play it straight and without the misdirection and cutbacks that kill undisciplined defenses. Urban Meyer has had plenty of time to dissect the Michigan attack and come up with a scheme similar to Ohio State's, but the pass rush will be neutralized by Hart's running. This isn't last year's Florida defense, and this isn't last year's Michigan. It won't be next year's Michigan, either.

Line: Florida -10... CFN Prediction: Michigan 23 ... Florida 20