Fiesta Bowl: #7 Oklahoma vs. Connecticut: 48-20 Final

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Jan 1, 2011 8:42 PM
Best thing about the start of this game? Realizing that it's no longer on Fox.

OU should dominate UConn, but given their recent history in BCS bowl (five straight losses) nothing would surprise me.
Jan 1, 2011 8:42pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:43 PM
I would say Oklahoma by 4 TDs, but superior teams have been losing to lesser teams all bowl season, so who the fuck knows?
Jan 1, 2011 8:43pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:45 PM
Uconn will want this game more......I don't know if that will be enough.

This is Uconn's chance for national recognition.
Jan 1, 2011 8:45pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:46 PM
Ironman92;620917 wrote:Uconn will want this game more......I don't know if that will be enough.

This is Uconn's chance for national recognition.

Normally I would agree with you about UConn wanting it more since this is OU's third straight bowl game, however, I think they may want it more because they are tired of hearing about 0-5.
Jan 1, 2011 8:46pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:48 PM
Nice story about the former player from UConn who died tragically. Great gesture. I think that some of that emotion will drive UConn tonight.

The RB from UConn needs about 30 carries tonight for them to have a chance

Horrible spot from that official
Jan 1, 2011 8:48pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:48 PM
UConn has been pretty good since they go their QB situation figured out
Jan 1, 2011 8:48pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:49 PM
Over/under on people who watch this game is 7. I'm gonna push.
Jan 1, 2011 8:49pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:51 PM
I dont think UConn has much of a shot but I will be pulling for em
Jan 1, 2011 8:51pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:52 PM
Didn't all you people just say the same thing about TCU in the Rose Bowl?
Jan 1, 2011 8:52pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:54 PM
Connecticut couldn't stay within 40 points of TCU, so don't act like it's the same thing. Oklahoma should be ashamed of themselves if they can't name the score tonight.
Jan 1, 2011 8:54pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:55 PM
Sooners up 7-0.

UConn needs to put together a drive and make some adjustments, quick. That was wayyyy too easy on the 1st drive
Jan 1, 2011 8:55pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:55 PM
Little Danny;620951 wrote:Didn't all you people just say the same thing about TCU in the Rose Bowl?

I didn't read anything on here leading up to the Rose Bowl, but I don't really know anyone who thought that TCU wasn't going to compete.

OU off to a quick start with a TD on their first possession and they completed every pass on the drive. Less than five minutes in and their up 7-0.
Jan 1, 2011 8:55pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:57 PM
Uconn must score and cause some turnovers after watching th 1st drive....though yhou have 5 weeks to prepare for plays on the first drive...sometimes that happens.
Jan 1, 2011 8:57pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:59 PM
This looks to have the making of about 1/50th of the interest level as a quarterfinal playoff would bring.
Jan 1, 2011 8:59pm
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Jan 1, 2011 8:59 PM
Need to avoid 3 and double sticks for sure... they got lucky there, didn't look like the spacing was very good between receivers there
Jan 1, 2011 8:59pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:05 PM
How was that not pass interference? it bordered on rape
Jan 1, 2011 9:05pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:07 PM
Ballsy
Jan 1, 2011 9:07pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:09 PM
....but certainly not creative...or effective
Jan 1, 2011 9:09pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:09 PM
didn't work out there. Not too thrilled with that playcall. Tough decision, you're torn between at least getting on the board and knowing that FG's aren't going to beat Oklahoma
Jan 1, 2011 9:09pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:10 PM
Liked that they went for it on 4th, didn't care for the call though. QB sneak!

Momentum killer for UConn
Jan 1, 2011 9:10pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:11 PM
This could be a 14 point swing and really put UConn behind the 8 ball
Jan 1, 2011 9:11pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:12 PM
Man, UConn is going for the strip hardcore on every play
Jan 1, 2011 9:12pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:14 PM
goosebumps;621027 wrote:Man, UConn is going for the strip hardcore on every play

which is killing them and giving up extra yardage.

TD Oklahoma. 13-0 w/ PAT pending.

This could get ugly
Jan 1, 2011 9:14pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:16 PM
darbypitcher22;621032 wrote:which is killing them and giving up extra yardage.

TD Oklahoma. 13-0 w/ PAT pending.

This could get ugly

Agreed. Uconn has to get points out of their next drive
Jan 1, 2011 9:16pm
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Jan 1, 2011 9:17 PM
And make some needed adjustments on D. A lot of soft coverage and Landry Jones is tearing it apart right now
Jan 1, 2011 9:17pm