Orange Bowl Thread, Stanford vs Virginia Tech, 7:30 P.M. ESPN

[JLEW1818]

should be a good one.. i hate Beamer

[CowboyMRW]

Stanford by 10 is what I got

[CBUS_SOONER]

i hope harbaugh goes to meeeeeechigan

[AlboSooner]

Go Va Tech

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

i hope harbaugh goes to meeeeeechiganCurious why.

[2121Sooner]

I love that after the first game of the season when Boise beat VT, that VT is the team in a BCS Bowl Game.


F Boise State!!!!!

[JLEW1818]

Luck sounds like a smart cat

[3rdgensooner]

Nice for them to have an hour-and-a-half long recruiting promo lead-in to kickoff.

[CowboyMRW]

I think Harbaugh might go to San Fransisco. I've heard that they are courting him pretty hard

[JLEW1818]

Luck destroyed the Oregon secondary.

[JLEW1818]

yucky helmets

[Okie35]

Luck destroyed the Oregon secondary.

No he didn't. He also didn't destroy the Notre Dame secondary. VT wins why? Special teams.

[JLEW1818]

Center went to Jenks

[JLEW1818]

No he didn't. He also didn't destroy the Notre Dame secondary. VT wins why? Special teams.

Threw for 341 yards at Oregon, with 2 TDS. Also 2 picks, but i think 1 was meaningless at the end.

[JLEW1818]

Big 12 refs, wonder who will get the title game?

[ouwasp]

I think I hope Stanford wins...don't care for either team, but really don't like all the preseason love VT gets every yr...

[Okie35]

Big 12 refs, wonder who will get the title game?

Big Ten

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/12/big_ten_will_officiate_bcs_cha.html

[Okie35]

I think I hope Stanford wins...don't care for either team, but really don't like all the preseason love VT gets every yr...

They're usually the best team in their conference that's why they get the love lol

[Rocko]

Stanford sure does like using their pretty helmet stickers.

[BusterRhymes86]

I guess since Syracuse won their bowl game...Va Tech wants to look like them

[JLEW1818]

fake punt denied

[ouwasp]

Here goes all the gushing about "Beamer Ball" and the stellar aspect of their ST

[AlboSooner]

Heh Harbaugh

[Okie35]

Special Teams

[CowboyMRW]

Is VaTech's main RB out?

[Okie35]

Here goes all the gushing about "Beamer Ball" and the stellar aspect of their ST

I'd love to have their special teams coach. You can't deny their special teams over the last decade.

[JLEW1818]

looks like the layoff is making a slow start for these offenses

[olevetonahill]

Was the the 1st 1st down ?

[JLEW1818]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO THE HOUSE!!!!!

[Okie35]

Stanford has a really good o line. Luck only sacked 4 times. Maybe that's why he's "a once in a generation player". lol

[JLEW1818]

when u can run like that, it opens up everything. VT has to get something going now.

i think we would matched up great with this Stanford team. Too bad Uconn got in over WV... the orange would took WV in a heartbeat.

[oumartin]

who's calling this game for espn

[JLEW1818]

who's calling this game for espn

NFL Monday night football crew

[AlboSooner]

who's calling this game for espn

The know it all John gruden and somebody else who is not John gruden

[oumartin]

okay, Ron Jowarski(sp) and Gruden. Thought that sounded like Gruden

[JLEW1818]

why catch that jackass?

[JLEW1818]

Mike Tirico is one of the best there is

[JLEW1818]

wow, what a weird play

[Okie35]

Not good under pressure.

[AlboSooner]

Most coaches would have run it to get some room to punt. Not Harbaugh though....

[JLEW1818]

lol the dude was in the freaking endzone covered

[ouwasp]

I'd love to have their special teams coach. You can't deny their special teams over the last decade.

this is true... I'm envious

[MeMyself&Me]

Probably the only time he's ever caught a pass during a game in his entire career and it results in giving up 2 points and possession. LOL

[JLEW1818]

Most coaches would have run it to get some room to punt. Not Harbaugh though....

part of that is on the punter... very Nathan Vasher like

[CowboyMRW]

Taylor is fast. This dude has improved so much since his freshman year

[JLEW1818]

holy ****

[AlboSooner]

Keep your once in a lifetime QB; I want Taylor.

[JLEW1818]

didn't go for 2, interesting

[Okie35]

that was a GREAT play

[MeMyself&Me]

Damn!!! That was incredible!!!

[MeMyself&Me]

didn't go for 2, interesting

I think it's too early to be thinking that way.

[Okie35]

Keep your once in a lifetime QB; I want Taylor.

I mean I'm not a VT fan but how they won 11 in a row after losing the first two games is impressive. Its even more impressive that in those 11 straight nobody really came close to beating them because of their defense.

[AlboSooner]

Oh look, the no huddle. Wonder where Stanford got that from?

[MeMyself&Me]

Oh look, the no huddle. Wonder where Stanford got that from?

OSU?

[CowboyMRW]

What happened? I switched over to the OSU basketball game right quick

[Okie35]

OSU?

Take the S out the middle :D

[JLEW1818]

navy

[CowboyMRW]

OSU?

Texas Tech. They invented everything

[Okie35]

What happened? I switched over to the OSU basketball game right quick

Shouldn't have switched Tyrod Taylor just made a top 10 highlight.

[MeMyself&Me]

Take the S out the middle :D

NO! They invented everything first, remember?

[AlboSooner]

OSU?

Ohio state huddles. I thought Stanford played OU in the sun bowl, and like florida after the NC game, I thought Stanford installed the no-huddle because they experienced first hand how hard it is to play against the no huddle.

[MeMyself&Me]

Shouldn't have switched Tyrod Taylor just made a top 10 highlight.

top 10 of the year maybe. That was damned cool!

[Okie35]

Stanford's line is pretty damn good.

[soonergirlNeugene]

I became an Andrew Luck fan when I saw that clip where he laid out that USC defender on a fumble recovery.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5STc2_bM7k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5STc2_bM7k)

[JLEW1818]

TD!!!

[AlboSooner]

That was a good pass

[CowboyMRW]

top 10 of the year maybe. That was damned cool!

Damn I hate when that happens. I'm sure I'll get a replay. Stanford just scored on a beautiful pass from Luck

[MeMyself&Me]

Stanford's line is pretty damn good.

And good hands too! :D

[JLEW1818]

special teams step up again on the blocked PAT

[CowboyMRW]

EP blocked lol

[Okie35]

Good pass and catch.

[CowboyMRW]

Taylor was very highly recruited was he not. Like a 5*

[CowboyMRW]

Damn that was PI lol

[MeMyself&Me]

Aren't the conference champ AQ teams normally the 'Home' teams in the BCS Bowls? Just wondering since Stanford has its red and VT has its white.

Or is it done by BCS rank as is the case with the BCS champ game?

[Okie35]

Big 12 refs suck lol

[Okie35]

Aren't the conference champ AQ teams normally the 'Home' teams in the BCS Bowls? Just wondering since Stanford has its red and VT has its white.

Or is it done by BCS rank as is the case with the BCS champ game?

Stanford's higher in the BCS.

[Okie35]

INT

[CowboyMRW]

didn't get it on 4th

[oumartin]

all you turds doggin' Landry watch Luck. His throws aren't very accurate tonight and he's considered a generational qb.

[MI Sooner]

I haven't seen as much of Luck as I would have liked. How does he look? He reminds me a little bit of Stafford and Matt Ryan in that I was surprised they had so much NFL hype despite stats that were merely good. Especially in Luck's case, since he's had very good teams surrounding him and I think that run heavy pro-style offenses would be ideal for putting up great efficiency numbers. I'm not saying the scouts are wrong to love him (good arm, big, athletic, smart), just surprised that he doesn't put up better numbers. I had the same thoughts about Ryan and Stafford (esp. Stafford) though, and one is a stud and one looks to at least be ok, so what do I know.

[salth2o]

Damn...there aint nobody there.

[CowboyMRW]

VT almost got that. They brought everyone

[rekamrettuB]

Damn...there aint nobody there.

Ya...crowd looks horrible.

[AlboSooner]

I am by no means a football guru, but I'm not impressed by Harbaugh so far. There has been some strange game management and play calling by Stanford.

[rekamrettuB]

Boy VT best not make a mistake and Stanford score...or get Taylor hurt.

[CowboyMRW]

I haven't seen as much of Luck as I would have liked. How does he look? He reminds me a little bit of Stafford and Matt Ryan in that I was surprised they had so much NFL hype despite stats that were merely good. Especially in Luck's case, since he's had very good teams surrounding him and I think that run heavy pro-style offenses would be ideal for putting up great efficiency numbers. I'm not saying the scouts are wrong to love him (good arm, big, athletic, smart), just surprised that he doesn't put up better numbers. I had the same thoughts about Ryan and Stafford (esp. Stafford) though, and one is a stud and one looks to at least be ok, so what do I know.

I think Luck looks really good. I followed his recruitment a little bit when he was a senior in high school and I really liked him. I wanted OSU to at least try and get him. I never thought he would be the #1 pick though, speaks to his development and coaching. I think he will be a really good one too.

Anyone else see the Stanford deal about Plunkett and Elway. Thought it was cool that qb's drafted #1 from Stanford won superbowls

[CowboyMRW]

I saw the Taylor play. Damn that was impressive

[Okie35]

Great catch.

[CowboyMRW]

sure was

[CowboyMRW]

Will they take a shot right quick or kick the FG

[MI Sooner]

Just checked the basketball score. Played MD-Eastern Shore even for 28 minutes, then outscored them by 24 over the last 12.

[Okie35]

Will they take a shot right quick or kick the FG

They should've kicked the FG the first time. They'd be up.

[CowboyMRW]

They should've kicked the FG the first time. They'd be up.

Hindsight is 20/20 although this early in the game you always take the points

[BusterRhymes86]

I would take 2 live chickens before I would accept your Discover Card...

[soonerbub]

Beamerball strikes 2nd half
blocked punt for TD i'm callin it

[CowboyMRW]

I see Stanford pulling away late for 10

[salth2o]

WTH is this crap?

The first few seconds of the B and B video describe my feelings regarding this halftime show.
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[Dwight]

This halftime show is ridiculously horrific. It has probably exploded 17 baby heads

[soonerbub]

they got lay sers maaaaan

[AlboSooner]

That Stanford oline is impressive

[soonerbub]

sweet bootleg away from unbalanced

[CowboyMRW]

Nasty jump over the dude

[Okie35]

Lucks kind of iffy.

[Okie35]

That Stanford oline is impressive

I've been saying that all game man. Only giving up 4 sacks. Stanford doesn't want to win if they are missing extra points.

[soonerbub]

wow mr shanks

[soonerbub]

That was awesome

[salth2o]

The coach on the Stanford sideline just ate it on that long pass play. :D

[CowboyMRW]

Pick by Stanford

[CowboyMRW]

TD Stanford

[ouwasp]

Dagger Stanford

[cleller]

I wish we had that tight end.

Man these guys put on a show at times.

[CowboyMRW]

that PA was very nice

[oumartin]

luck almost underthrew that. funny how this game is turning out. Luck throws one into the hands of a vt cb and he drops it, they go on to score. then Taylor throws a pick while driving for a score and stanford takes advantage.

Good teams do that.

[Okie35]

luck almost underthrew that. funny how this game is turning out. Luck throws one into the hands of a vt cb and he drops it, they go on to score. then Taylor throws a pick while driving for a score and stanford takes advantage.

Good teams do that.

Luck isn't the reason why Stanford is winning. Their offensive line and run game are. Stanford's defense is containing Taylor as well.

[CowboyMRW]

Is Tyrod's mom asleep

[Okie35]

#11 is pretty good.

[ouwasp]

#11 is pretty good.

He sure is. And #48 is an Iron Man stud, playing both ways...well...

[CowboyMRW]

This RB is so far the OPOG

[CowboyMRW]

This deficit is probably way too much to over come

[CowboyMRW]

This game is over. Great pass and catch for the last TD

[Judge Smails]

I was disappointed we weren't playing Stanford in the Fiesta Bowl.

Now, not so much.

[soonerdo]

I was disappointed we weren't playing Stanford in the Fiesta Bowl.

Now, not so much.

I agree, OU got a break with the huskies

[IronSooner]

Question now appears to be how high can Stanford run it up. VaTech 1-18 against Top 5 teams is hysterical.

[bigfatjerk]

Stanford is an impressive team. They aren't great on defense, which is why they didn't beat Oregon. But they have an offense that is top notch. And they are doing enough to stop Va Tech tonight.

[BoulderSooner79]

That TD looked like Landry to Hanna in the OSU game. Brings back good memories.

[soonerdo]

OU didn't recruit Luck ?

[cccasooner2]

OU didn't recruit Luck ?

OSU

[CowboyMRW]

Did either Oklahoma school recruit him. Seems like he was a 3* coming out of high school

[SoonerDan74012]

I want to know who their o-line coach is because he sure as hell can coach his guys to RUN BLOCK!!!!!!!! :mad:

[Okie35]

Their line is really good.

[bluedogok]

I want to know who their o-line coach is because he sure as hell can coach his guys to RUN BLOCK!!!!!!!! :mad:
The center is from Jenks and was at OU for a season before transferring to Stanford.

[BusterRhymes86]

The VA Tech defense is horrible...Lets slow down on the Stanford is incredible on offense talk

[BoulderSooner79]

Stanford is just rubbing it in now.

[salth2o]

I want to know who their o-line coach is because he sure as hell can coach his guys to RUN BLOCK!!!!!!!! :mad:

Ho, Ho, Ho...Merry Christmas, Clark

Tim Drevno - Assistant Coach - Offensive Line
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/5168267.jpeg
http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/drevno_tim00.html

[SoonerDan74012]

Ho, Ho, Ho...Merry Christmas, Clark

Tim Drevno - Assistant Coach - Offensive Line
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/5168267.jpeg
http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/drevno_tim00.html

PAY THE MAN!!!!!!!! PAY HIM NOW!!!!!! DUMP PATTON AND PAY THE MAN!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[CowboyMRW]

I'm having to clean my tv after the game to get the jizz stains from the announcers off from talking about Luck

[BusterRhymes86]

A coach is only as good as the players he has...

[Okie35]

Stanford's defense isn't half bad either. I figured VT could run the ball.

[SoonerMarkVA]

I was disappointed we weren't playing Stanford in the Fiesta Bowl.

Now, not so much.

I'm still disappointed. That would have been one whale of a game. Both bowls would have been better if UConn and Stanford switched.

[Okie35]

I'm still disappointed. That would have been one whale of a game. Both bowls would have been better if UConn and Stanford switched.

Luck would've been on his back a lot.

[salth2o]

Why do the dip **** announcers always have to ruin the moment and ask if a player or coach is staying or leaving? If it was me, I would say **** off dip ****.

[Okie35]

Why do the dip **** announcers always have to ruin the moment and ask if a player or coach is staying or leaving? If it was me, I would say **** off dip ****.

Well, he is leaving.

[Rocko]

To reiterate what others said, an OU v Stanford rematch would have been a fantastic game to watch, regardless of the outcome.

[salth2o]

I know, but I still don't like the timing of the question. Maybe in a post game press conference, but not on field interviews.

[allanace16]

Did either Oklahoma school recruit him. Seems like he was a 3* coming out of high school


Andrew Luck was an Elite 11 QB coming out of high school in 2007, along with two other names you might find familiar, Blaine Gabbert and Landry Jones.

[sperry]

Stanford would have been scary good if Gerhart had come back.



Also, Harbaugh basically did say F off to Rece Davis.

[Okie35]

Stanford would have been scary good if Gerhart had come back.



Also, Harbaugh basically did say F off to Rece Davis.

There was really no difference this year. Did you see those backs tonight? Most ppl said their offense is better this year than it was last year w/ Gerhart.

[jumperstop]

Rece Davis is a ****ing ******

[bigfatjerk]

I thought it was funny when they said Luck wasn't highly recruited. He was a 5 star top 5 QB. He committed fairly early in the season in 2007 so he didn't get some of the bigger offers and was also looking at going to a higher education like Stanford and Northwestern. Also had Bama listed I think.

[OUthunder]

Michigan is probably calling Harbaugh as we speak. If he's interested in the job the least bit, Rodriguez is gone tomorrow.

[Okie35]

Rece Davis is a ****ing ******

I give Rece Davis a pass. Out of all the ESPN analysts he was the ONLY one that said we'd be National Champs in 2008 before the season even started.

[CowboyMRW]

Andrew Luck was an Elite 11 QB coming out of high school in 2007, along with two other names you might find familiar, Blaine Gabbert and Landry Jones.

Thanks. For some reason I didn't think he was that highly sought after. Don't know why.

[Okie35]

Michigan is probably calling Harbaugh as we speak. If he's interested in the job the least bit, Rodriguez is gone tomorrow.

49ers? or Browns?

[CowboyMRW]

49ers

[BoulderSooner79]

There was really no difference this year. Did you see those backs tonight? Most ppl said their offense is better this year than it was last year w/ Gerhart.

Stanford's offense was better for the same reason our offense was better going from '07 to '08. Their star QB went from FR-Soph and their O-line stayed together as a unit. Sure Gerhart would have been a plus, but they were pretty deep at RB. Next year they probably lose Luck and graduate most their O-line, so we know what comes next. And that's not counting if the coach leaves.

[bigfatjerk]

Thanks. For some reason I didn't think he was that highly sought after. Don't know why.

http://oklahoma.scout.com/a.z?s=146&p=8&c=1&nid=2741838

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=10&yr=2008

[salth2o]

Well spoken young men. Congrats to Stanford.

[CowboyMRW]

http://oklahoma.scout.com/a.z?s=146&p=8&c=1&nid=2741838

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=10&yr=2008

I believed yall. Very good coming out of HS obviously. Just think of him at Alabama. They would've been dominate especially with JJ outside. McElroy limits their offense imo

[bluedogok]

Michigan is probably calling Harbaugh as we speak. If he's interested in the job the least bit, Rodriguez is gone tomorrow.
...and I bet Elway has been talking to him all weekend.

[CowboyMRW]

http://oklahoma.scout.com/a.z?s=146&p=8&c=1&nid=2741838

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=10&yr=2008

Looking at the second list just shows how hit or miss the recruiting sites are

[Okie35]

I believed yall. Very good coming out of HS obviously. Just think of him at Alabama. They would've been dominate especially with JJ outside. McElroy limits their offense imo

He's a ball holder. He's lucky the ball doesn't have a pin in it. He'd kill all surrounding receivers.

[Okie35]

http://oklahoma.scout.com/a.z?s=146&p=8&c=1&nid=2741838

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=10&yr=2008

Landry runs a 4.70? No way!!! lol

[hawaii 5-0]

Don't know if it's been mentioned but I wish the Rams would draft some of those Stanford receivers. They seem to hold on to the ball better than those pro types.


5-0

[Boomer.....]

Stanford is scary good!