Sugar Bowl: Utah 31, Alabama 17 (Final)

[BB73]

An undefeated non-BCS team takes on an SEC team that just missed out on the BCS Title game. That went well last year.

 

[Gatorubet]

Well Bill, I guess we have the Boise State and the Hawaii templates to chose from.

 

[BB73]

I was limiting my view to the Sugar Bowl and non-BCS matchups against the conference it has ties to.

 

[BigWoof31]

I'll take Alabama - big.

 

[Gatorubet]

I've always acknowledged your limited view. :p

 

[BB73]

I've always acknowledged your limited view. :p

But I look forward, not in the rear-view mirror.

 

[Gatorubet]

But I look forward, not in the rear-view mirror.

I'm not surprised. Who up there would want to stare at M*chigan?

 

[methomps]

Fucking agent scum

ESPN - Alabama Crimson Tide suspend Andre Smith for Sugar Bowl

Smith, the Outland Trophy winner this season, was a huge part of the Crimson Tide's offensive success. They were second in the SEC and 22nd nationally in rushing offense and routinely ran to his side on key downs. He's widely considered to be one of the best left tackles to play in the SEC in the last decade. Sources told ESPN.com that Smith's suspension was related to improper dealings with an agent. Saban's statement on the matter said only that it was due to violation of team rules and policies.

 

[sandgk]

If it is dealing with an agent - how selfish and ill-timed.

 

[fourteenandoh]

it'll be interesting to see if this moves the line. supposedly he is their best player.

 

[ScriptOhio]

[censored]ing agent scum

ESPN - Alabama Crimson Tide suspend Andre Smith for Sugar Bowl

State inspecting suspended Alabama star Smith

Andre Smith won the Outland Trophy as the nation's best interior lineman.
AP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The Alabama attorney general's office is reviewing reports of alleged contact between Crimson Tide offensive tackle Andre Smith and a sports agent after the All-American was suspended from the Sugar Bowl.
The attorney general's office began reviewing the situation on Tuesday to see if a full investigation is warranted, spokesman Chris Bence said.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban suspended the Outland Trophy winner on Monday for violation of unspecified team rules, but several media outlets reported that the punishment stemmed from improper dealings with an agent.
NCAA rules prohibit players from having contact with agents.
"The attorney general's office has been active in prosecuting sports agent violations," Bence said. "It's a felony. That's a serious law."
Saban sent Smith home to Birmingham on Monday and issued a statement saying "we will do all we can as an institution to support him in all future endeavors."
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Entire article: The state AG's office is inspecting Alabama's Andre Smith - NCAA Football - Bowls - 2008 - SI.com

 

[Jake]

Utah is Florida without the athletes.

Might as well start now.

"SEC! SEC!"

 

[Jake]

Bama forced to punt on their first possession. Already a good start for the Utes.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

I hate the fact that I have to hope Alabama and Nick Saban's Alabama at that.. beats the shit out of Utah... I'm so fucking sick of mid majors that it's what I must do, though.

 

[3074326]

Utah is starting well. Good for them. Keep it up.

Wow. Utah starting VERY well.