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Bowl Games Gameday Thread: Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Bowl bonanza with two more games today. Groundhog Day you might ask yourself? Nope, two different teams.

The first of both matchups is going to be The Roady's Humanitarian Bowl which will feature The Bowling Green Falcons against The Idaho Vandals. The later game and the second match up will be The # 20 ranked Arizona Wildcats vs The # 22 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl. All four of these teams have some good prospects that will declare for the 2010 NFL Draft. Below  we will look at both games, key players, stats, and other information regarding the games.

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IDAHO VANDALS VS BOWLING GREEN FLACONS

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# 20 ARIZONA WILDCATS VS # 22 NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS

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ROADY'S HUMANITARIAN BOWL PREVIEW

This will mark the first ever meeting between these two Aerial Assasins. The (7-5, 4-4) Idaho Vandals finished 4th in the WAC while The (7-5, 6-2) Bowling Green Falcons finished 3rd in the MAC- East. Both teams have exceptional passing games; the Falcons are ranked 8th overall in the nation with 310 yards in the air per game, and the Vandals are ranked 11th in the nation with 290 yards in the air per game. There shouldn't be a lack of excitement with all the pigskin that will flying though the air in this one.

THE IDAHO VANDALS

Key players to watch for the Vandals:

[# 10] Nathan Enderle QB 6'5 223 (Junior):

Comp Rate 62.3%, 2666 Yards, 9.4 Yds/Att, 18 TD's

[# 23] DeMaundray Woolridge RB 5'9" 220 (Senior):

149 Attempts, 853 Yards, 5.7 Avg, 16 TD's

[# 22] Max Komar WR 5'10" 202 (Senior):

62 Catches, 1036 Yards, 16.7 Avg, 10 TD's

[# 88] Daniel Hardy WR 6'2" 211 (Junior):

38 Catches, 674 Yards, 17.7 Avg, 3 TD's

[# 2] Maurice Shaw WR 6'2" 188 (Junior):

28 Catches, 605 Yards, 21.6 Avg, 6 TD's

[# 77] Mike Iupati G 6'6" 330 (Senior):

Number one rated prospect at Guard.

[# 34] Joesph Dickson LB 6'1" 229 (Junior):

72 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 2 INT's, 113 Yards, 1 TD

Led by Coach: Rob Akey

 

THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS

Key players to watch for the Falcons:

[# 13] Tyler Sheehan QB 6'4" 227 (Senior):

Comp Rate 64.4%, 3664 Yards, 6.9 Yds/Att, 23 TD's

[# 1] Willie Geter RB 5'7" 167 (Junior):

162 Attempts, 609 Yards, 3.7 Avg, 7 TD's

[# 7] Freddie Barnes WR 6'0" 210 (Senior):

138 Catches, 1551 Yards, 11.2 Avg, 16 TD's

[# 12] Chris Wright WR 5'10" 181 (Senior):

39 Catches, 510 Yards, 13.1 Avg, 1 TD

[# 9] Adrian Hodges WR 5'11" 183 (Sophomore):

45 Catches, 410 Yards, 9.1 Avg, 2 TD's

[# 31] Roger Williams DB 5'11" 197 (Senior):

4 INT's, 17 Yards

Led by Coach: Dave Clawsen

 

WHEN: 1:30 PM PST, 4:30 PM ET

WHERE: BRONCO STADIUM, BOISE, IDAHO

TV: ESPN, ESPN-HD, ESPN360

SATELITE: SIRIUS, XM

 

THE PACIFIC LIFE HOLIDAY BOWL PREVIEW

Two ranked teams ususally means a lot of pro prospects. In this game we will see the number one rated player in the country in Ndamukong Suh, who took home six major national awards for defense in '09. Suh threw Colt McCoy and the offensive line of Texas around like hay with a pitchfork and came very close in helping his team to a win the Big 12 Championship. The Arizona Wildcats will have an overwhelming helping of Suh and the rest of the Nebraska defense. The Wildcats have a pretty good looking defense themselves led by defensive minded Coach Mike Stoops. The Wildcats will have their best chance on the ground running in the opposite direction of Suh if they want a chance to win this bowl game. The game is a rematch of the 1998 Holiday Bowl, when the Wildcats overcame a third quarter deficit and defeated the Huskers 23-20 in front of 65,354 fans. The Wildcats finished this year with a (8-4, 6-3) record and placed 2nd in the Pac 10 and The Huskers finished in '09 with a (9-4, 6-2) record which placed them 1st in the Big 12 North Division.

THE ARIZONA WILDCATS

Key players to watch for the Wildcats:

[# 8] Nick Foles QB 6'5" 235 (Sophomore):

Comp Rate 66%, 2420 Yards, 6.4 Yds/Att, 19 TD's

[# 2] Keola Antolin RB 5'8" 186 (Sophomore):

103 Attempts, 568 Yards, 5.5 Avg, 4 TD's

[# 5] Nic Grigsby RB 5'10" 190 (Junior):

75 Attempts, 559 Yards, 7.5 Avg, 5 TD's

[# 82] Juron Criner WR 6'4" 210 (Sophomore):

43 Catches, 580 Yards, 13.5 Avg, 9 TD's

[# 84] Terrell Turner WR 6'2" 190 (Senior):

47 catches, 450 Yards, 9.6 Avg, 4 TD

[# 24] Trevin Wade DB 5'11" 182 (Sophomore):

5 INT's, 40 Yards, 1 TD

[# 1] Robert Golden DB 5'11" 190 (Sophmore):

2 INT's, 93 Yards, 1 TD

Led by Coach: Mike Stoops

 

THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS

Key players to watch for the Huskers:

[# 10] Roy Helu RB 6'0" 215 (Junior):

217 Attempts, 1139 yards, 5.2 Avg, 10 TD's

[# 24] Niles Paul WR 6'1" 210 (Junior):

36 Catches, 673 Yards, 18.7 Avg, 3 TD's

[# 44] Mike McNeill TE 6'4" 240 (Junior):

25 Catches, 240 Yards, 9.6 Avg, 4 TD's

[# 93] Ndamukong Suh DT 6'4" 300 (Senior):

82 Tackles, 12 sacks, 1 INT

Career totals: 212 tackles, 23 Sacks, 4 INT's, 2 TD's

[# 7] Dejon Gomes DB 6'0 190 (Senior):

4 INT's, 45 Yards

[# 21] Prince Amakamara CB 6'1 195 (Junior):

5 INT's, 63 Yards

[# 4] Larry Asante S 6'1" 210 (Senior):

2 INT's, 74 Yards, 1 TD

[# 33] Matt O'Hanlon S 5'11" (Senior):

5 INT's, 68 Yards, 1 TD

Led by Coach: Bo Pelini

 

WHEN: 5:00 PM PST, 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: QUALCOMM STADIUM, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

TV: ESPN, ESPN-HD

SATELITE: SIRIUS, XM

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The smurf turf is awesome.

Not sure why they’re playing the game in Boise State’s stadium though.

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions  

needed another cold venue.

This has been fun to watch. not a lot of d but that’s what was expected.

by srill waiting on Dec 30, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Pretty poor tackling on the Vandals part

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions  

yeah

they’re going for the strip a little too much

by srill waiting on Dec 30, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions  

One of those smaller school QBs who look good against smaller schools

I’m sure he won’t declare until next year and I’ll be surprised if he goes higher than 5th.

Looking pretty good today though isn’t he?

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah especially that last second one

And it stands too. I’m just wondering if maybe next year he might make some moves.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Dec 30, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow

someone blew their coverage big time

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 4:59 PM PST reply actions  

Wow

that was a catch

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 5:02 PM PST reply actions  

THIS GAME IS RIDICULOUS!

DREAM DRAFT:
Trade down #12, #80 (3rd round), and #112 (4th round) to ~18 for #18, #50 (2nd), and #82 (3rd).
1b (16). Draft CJ Spiller
1b. (18). Draft best OT available.
2b. Best CB available.
2b. BPA or trade up
3. Jordan Shipley
5-7. BPA

by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 30, 2009 5:02 PM PST reply actions  

What's the scoop?

I have been away all day. Has anyone been watching Iupati?

Tim Tebow = 1,432,219 season tickets next year. Who wouldn't pick him in the 1st round with those projections?

by Drew K on Dec 30, 2009 5:03 PM PST reply actions  

He's looking really good

protection for his QB all day long on his side, good push downfield on running plays.

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 5:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Awesome

we need him as our 2nd rounder then …haha

Tim Tebow = 1,432,219 season tickets next year. Who wouldn't pick him in the 1st round with those projections?

by Drew K on Dec 30, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions  

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

DREAM DRAFT:
Trade down #12, #80 (3rd round), and #112 (4th round) to ~18 for #18, #50 (2nd), and #82 (3rd).
1b (16). Draft CJ Spiller
1b. (18). Draft best OT available.
2b. Best CB available.
2b. BPA or trade up
3. Jordan Shipley
5-7. BPA

by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 30, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

unbelievable

that was a needle

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 5:05 PM PST reply actions  

PLAY STANDS!

DREAM DRAFT:
Trade down #12, #80 (3rd round), and #112 (4th round) to ~18 for #18, #50 (2nd), and #82 (3rd).
1b (16). Draft CJ Spiller
1b. (18). Draft best OT available.
2b. Best CB available.
2b. BPA or trade up
3. Jordan Shipley
5-7. BPA

by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 30, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions  

That's a catch

I think his arm was under it

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 5:06 PM PST reply actions  

theyre going for 2!

DREAM DRAFT:
Trade down #12, #80 (3rd round), and #112 (4th round) to ~18 for #18, #50 (2nd), and #82 (3rd).
1b (16). Draft CJ Spiller
1b. (18). Draft best OT available.
2b. Best CB available.
2b. BPA or trade up
3. Jordan Shipley
5-7. BPA

by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 30, 2009 5:06 PM PST reply actions  

That's guts

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions  

COME ON IUPATI

DREAM DRAFT:
Trade down #12, #80 (3rd round), and #112 (4th round) to ~18 for #18, #50 (2nd), and #82 (3rd).
1b (16). Draft CJ Spiller
1b. (18). Draft best OT available.
2b. Best CB available.
2b. BPA or trade up
3. Jordan Shipley
5-7. BPA

by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 30, 2009 5:07 PM PST reply actions  

Oh wow… just caught the end. That was great timing

Tim Tebow = 1,432,219 season tickets next year. Who wouldn't pick him in the 1st round with those projections?

by Drew K on Dec 30, 2009 5:09 PM PST reply actions  

Wow

Unbelievable. SImply unbelievable and an incredibly gusty call

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 5:09 PM PST reply actions  

And he scores

LOL what a game. My TV is screwed up though. The field looks blue…have to work on the color or tint or something. :-)

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Dec 30, 2009 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

THIS GAME!

DREAM DRAFT:
Trade down #12, #80 (3rd round), and #112 (4th round) to ~18 for #18, #50 (2nd), and #82 (3rd).
1b (16). Draft CJ Spiller
1b. (18). Draft best OT available.
2b. Best CB available.
2b. BPA or trade up
3. Jordan Shipley
5-7. BPA

by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 30, 2009 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

WHAT A KICK

we need that kicker!

DREAM DRAFT:
Trade down #12, #80 (3rd round), and #112 (4th round) to ~18 for #18, #50 (2nd), and #82 (3rd).
1b (16). Draft CJ Spiller
1b. (18). Draft best OT available.
2b. Best CB available.
2b. BPA or trade up
3. Jordan Shipley
5-7. BPA

by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 30, 2009 5:11 PM PST reply actions  

Arizona is severely outclassed in this game

might be a shutout.

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 30, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions  

yeah

huskers are looking good for next years polls

by srill waiting on Dec 30, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions  

you guys faded on me!

and you west-coasters…it’s early for you!

How did Suh play? Beastly as normal?

"Vernon is going to be a great tight end one day, but he's got to put the whole package together." - Thanks Sing for echoing this.

by Tre9er on Dec 31, 2009 5:55 AM PST reply actions  

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