(Toronto Can.) – Our Friends north of the border got a taste of South Florida scoring 24 unanswered 2nd half points to pull away from the 3-3 tie at the half . The Bull’s RB Mike Ford who ran one time in the 1st half found new life in the 2nd by totaling 207 yds. rushing. USF QB BJ Daniels threw for 2 TD’s. Credit to the USF Defense ,NIU was just ineffective in the 2nd half. The Spread here was USF -7. Wagerers here were probably scratching their heads at first but realized they made the right choice in the 2nd half.
(New Orleans,La) – I guess the loss to Alabama almost a month ago was enough time for Tim Tebow to think about it. Its too bad that the Coachless Cincy Bearcats had to get in his way. This one was over before it began. Tebow was an amazing 31/35 for 482 and 3 Touchdowns that just carved up the Cincinnati secondary. Tim Tebow leaves his storied College career for the professional ranks. I may be one of the few who thinks he will have a spectacular pro career. The spread here was +13 for Cincinnati for some thought was a lot. Too bad they didn’t figure in the Tebow factor.
D Clark calls signals near the goal line
(Orlando,Fla) – The Penn State Nittany Lions put together a 12 play 65 yd. drive down the soggy, lumpy, rain soaked field behind their leader Daryll Clark in the final minutes to take the lead 19-17. They wanted the 6, but had to settle for the 3. The LSU determined defense kept them out of the end zone which gave them a chance with 57 seconds left for at least a shot at a field goal. LSU’s Trindon Holliday returned the kickoff to the forty. However,they ran out of time as Penn State beats LSU to win the Capitol One Bowl in what I describe as a classic heavyweight fight between two College Football Titans. LSU ‘s 4th qtr. touchdown helped out wagerers playing LSU +3,and even better when Penn State failed to convert a TD late. If you had an HDTV you got what you paid for. This was the game that gives you the reason to buy the nice TV.
(Pasadena,Ca) – The magic didn’t happen for Oregon who came up short. The Ohio State defense just had Jeremiah Masoli figured out. Terrell Pryor did his thing dancing ,evading, passing and making it work out when he needed it to. They played a great game. Oregon looked like they had the momentum when they took the 3rd Qtr. lead 17-16. But Ohio State came back with an 11 play 60 yd drive for a FG to take back the lead 19-17, which was all they eventually needed.They capped that with a 13 play 80 yd drive for a TD. Terrell Pryor who went 23/37 for 266 yds 2 td’s played great! The Jeremiah Masoli that so many are used to seeing perform his touch, couldn’t find his rythymn. Much attributed to the Ohio St. Defense. Oregon was favored by 4 1/2 and it looked liked they may of had a chance but that was short lived. It was a great game to watch!
Bobby Bowden holds Gator Bowl Trophy
(Jacksonville,Fla) – After West Virginia got their 14-7 lead, that was the end of them. After that it was all Florida State. I would imagine this being Bobby’s last game must have shook their players because they started moving the ball. FSU drove the ball and made 6 of their last 8 drives count for points. WVu let FSU get too far away and won the game 33-21. WVU was the Favored -3 was never an issue at after the 3rd qtr. For Bobby Bowden its hard to believe he;s really going to go. He seems like he can keep going on and will certainly be missed.He was asked is this a memorable moment, “It’s got to be memorable,” Bowden said. “It’s my last dadgum ballgame after 57 years of coaching.”
(Tampa,Fla) – Northwestern’s Kicker Stephan Demos was the victim of roughing the kicker penalty while trying to tie the game in overtime as the ball hit the right upright of the goalpost. Stephan Demos(pictured) was helped off the field after his try.That gave a different look for Northwestern. Armed with a new set of downs, Northwestern tried to get into the endzone but was unsuccessful. When Auburn saw Demos not coming out on 4th down this time,they knew something was up. They were right! A fake FG run right was washed out of bounds at the 2 for an Auburn win! This all happened when Northwestern fought back to tie when down 35-21 in the 4th Qtr. Northwestern +8 covered the spread. Auburn took advantage of 5 of Nothwestern’s Mike Kafka errant passes for interceptions. None the less made for a great game to watch.
Ryan Williams became Va.Tech's Single Season Rushing Leader
(Atlanta,Ga) – It was stated Va Tech’s RB Ryan Williams would make a difference, and so he did. He ran for 117yds on 25 carries which gave him the single season rushing record in VA Tech History. The yards he gained were all Va Tech Needed to put away Tennessee. A 17-14 Halftime score would make for an interesting 2nd half. But The running of Williams made Va Tech drives all count. Matt Walfron’s 3 FG’s added to 2 Va Tech Touchdowns that Tennessee couldn’t answer made the difference. The Spread here was a -6 for Va Tech. Wagerers felt good watching this game pan out as they thought. Va Tech just wore down Tennesse in the end.
(Phoenix,Az) – Today’s Insight bowl was probably another name for the Lackluster Bowl. The only excitement here was if with you were from Iowa or you picked Iowa +3 to win your wager. Its always nice to get points and not need them. The trembling for Iowa St. wagerers came when Minnesota down 14-13, was driving seemingly for a go ahead score or possibly the winning score with 4:00 left. Minnesota RB Marquies Gray had the ball knocked away from him heading into the line.It was recovered by Iowa St. Terran Benton. Iowa St.+3 dog managed to run the clock out from there to seal the victory. Iowa State’s Austen Arnaud responsible for a 9yd td run and 38 yd td pass was all they needed to win.
Stanford Coach J Harbaugh misses his chance to win
(El Paso,Tx) – Landry Jones threw 3 Touchdown passes to Ryan Broyles, as OU did just enough to overcome Stanford’s Toby Gerhart’s onslaught.Gerhart ran for 135 yds and 2 td’s. What a great game this was. Two teams with great programs and great coaching,fighting it out till the end. OU down 24-17 to Stanford at the break came out with 2 3rd quarter scores to take the lead 31-24. Stanford added a FG to come within 4, 31-27. OU then missed a Field Goal with just over 3 minutes left. That gave Stanford a shot to get down the field,but it didn’t happen as Stanford failed to convert on a fourth down on their own side, giving OU a Sun Bowl Victory. However Stanford was spotted a +10 spread in which for a moment may have seemed to be in jeopardy.OU on a 3rd and 10 failed to convert at the Stanford 15 , a touchdown would have made it 38-27, BUT it didn’t happen. Even Patrick O Hara missed his FG.
09-10 Bowl Game Recaps | jcon4, 2 Jan 10 | 
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