Alamo Bowl (BYU vs Colorado)

[RickinDayton]

BYU up 7-0.
Had to turn the sound off. Color commentator is too hyped up - over-the-top and one of those guys when he's on screen has the non-blinking eyes.
Do like Colorado's helmets and uniforms.

 

[LandoComando]

This bowl is evidence of everything that needs to change with college football's post season
Two Big XII teams playing each other? Why?
Sanders and Hunter playing is just...for show...it's not about football

 

[RickinDayton]

This bowl is evidence of everything that needs to change with college football's post season
Two Big XII teams playing each other? Why?
Sanders and Hunter playing is just...for show...it's not about football

Yeah, teams from the same league playing each other is very odd. Still, I'm watching and BYU appears to have better OL & DL players.
10-0 BYU

 

[LandoComando]

Yeah, teams from the same league playing each other is very odd. Still, I'm watching and BYU appears to have better OL & DL players.
10-0 BYU

I'm still boycotting any non-playoff bowl game
We'll see if I cave eventually--the NFL being on all day today made that easier

 

[RickinDayton]

This bowl is evidence of everything that needs to change with college football's post season
Two Big XII teams playing each other? Why?
Sanders and Hunter playing is just...for show...it's not about football

Travis Hunter just caught a pass and his speed was very evident as he almost took it to the endzone.

 

[lazydave841]

Two Big XII teams playing each other? Why?

I asked in another thread. Something to do with keeping PAC 12 contract with the rapid dissolution of the conference. Essentially, Colorado is the PAC rep tonight.

 

[YeOldeCup]

BYU killing themselves. Entirely unnecessary 'cute' offensive plays. Have cost themselves at least 6, more likely 14.

 

[Lion_Backer]

I asked in another thread. Something to do with keeping PAC 12 contract with the rapid dissolution of the conference. Essentially, Colorado is the PAC rep tonight.

You may be correct from a contractual standpoint, but according to the NCAA website which tracks the respective conference records, this contest is listed under Big 12 games.

Big 12 (9)​

Record: 1-2

• No. 25 Memphis 42, West Virginia 37 (Frisco Bowl)
• Kansas State 44, Rutgers 41 (Rate Bowl)
• Arkansas 39, Texas Tech 26 (Liberty Bowl)
• TCU vs. Louisiana (New Mexico Bowl) | 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 | ESPN
• No. 18 Iowa State vs. No. 13 Miami (Fla.) (Pop-Tarts Bowl) | 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 | ABC
• No. 17 BYU vs. No. 23 Colorado (Alamo Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 | ABC
• Baylor vs. LSU (Texas Bowl) | 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 | ESPN
• No. 12 Arizona State vs. No. 3 Texas (College Football Playoff quarterfinals — Peach Bowl) | 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 | ESPN

 

[bdroc]

BYU is dominating on both sides. Their defenders wrap up on their tackles.

 

[bdroc]

Will Sanders & Hunter sit the second half if BYU goes up 24-0 before intermission?

 

[LandoComando]

Will Sanders & Hunter sit the second half if BYU goes up 24-0 before intermission?

Were they going to sit in the second half regardless?

 

[creamery freak]

BYU is dominating on both sides. Their defenders wrap up on their tackles.

Colorado stars, Hunter and Sanders getting pretty beat up in this game, now down 17-0. I can't believe the risk is worth the reward.

 

[Kasparaitis]

I'm still boycotting any non-playoff bowl game
We'll see if I cave eventually--the NFL being on all day today made that easier

See, even you prefer the NFL over college football. You are a Coke employee who drinks Pepsi.

 

[LandoComando]

See, even you prefer the NFL over college football. You are a Coke employee who drinks Pepsi.

They aren't in competition with each other
We have meaningful games for playoff positioning vs scrimmages
I watched Texas/Clemson over Steelers/Ravens until I had to leave.

 

[lazydave841]

You may be correct from a contractual standpoint, but according to the NCAA website which tracks the respective conference records, this contest is listed under Big 12 games.

Big 12 (9)​

Record: 1-2

• No. 25 Memphis 42, West Virginia 37 (Frisco Bowl)
• Kansas State 44, Rutgers 41 (Rate Bowl)
• Arkansas 39, Texas Tech 26 (Liberty Bowl)
• TCU vs. Louisiana (New Mexico Bowl) | 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 | ESPN
• No. 18 Iowa State vs. No. 13 Miami (Fla.) (Pop-Tarts Bowl) | 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 | ABC
• No. 17 BYU vs. No. 23 Colorado (Alamo Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 | ABC
• Baylor vs. LSU (Texas Bowl) | 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 | ESPN
• No. 12 Arizona State vs. No. 3 Texas (College Football Playoff quarterfinals — Peach Bowl) | 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 | ESPN

Why are Colorado, BYU football playing in same bowl? Explaining Alamo Bowl conference ties

Why are Colorado and BYU playing in the same bowl game despite being conference opponents? Here's what to know about the Alamo Bowl and its bowl ties:

www.coloradoan.com

This is what I found.

 

[bdroc]

Were they going to sit in the second half regardless?

Prime says they aren't quitters. We'll see.

 

[lazydave841]

Prime says they aren't quitters. We'll see.

They were paid extra AND the school covered insurance costs in case of injury.

Colorado is probably the worst 9-3 team in the country by a large margin. They had the Indiana level schedule. If not for renewing the old Big 8 rivalry with Nebraska, they could have finished 10-2 with a cupcake and on the fringe of getting in the playoff.

 

[LandoComando]

Prime says they aren't quitters. We'll see.

Ehhh...is that quitting?
Guessing Prime would say no...that they played and didn't opt out

 

[Kasparaitis]

Prime says they aren't quitters. We'll see.

He didn’t seem like he was enjoying the bowl experience very much.

 

[RadnorJohn]

BYU up 7-0.
Had to turn the sound off. Color commentator is too hyped up - over-the-top and one of those guys when he's on screen has the non-blinking eyes.
Do like Colorado's helmets and uniforms.

He must be related to Gus somehow .......

 

[PAgeologist]

BYU killing themselves. Entirely unnecessary 'cute' offensive plays. Have cost themselves at least 6, more likely 14.

They took a page from the PSU staff on how to kill all of your positive momentum.

 

[YeOldeCup]

They took a page from the PSU staff on how to kill all of your positive momentum.

Punt return for TD somewhat redeemed them, but I agree with your sentiment.

 

[PAgeologist]

Colorado OL stinks.

 

[LandoComando]

Just saw an "article" that Sanders was wearing NY Giants cleats before the game--if true--I hope he falls in the draft

 

[SUPERTODD]

Someone tell Deion this isn’t 7v7. You have to recruit lineman too.

 

[Kasparaitis]

They aren't in competition with each other
We have meaningful games for playoff positioning vs scrimmages
I watched Texas/Clemson over Steelers/Ravens until I had to leave.

OK, Junior. College football is at peak popularity but you don’t watch the premier players in the game. You watch a middling NFL game instead.. Then when caught in your self-contradiction you make up a lie and twist yourself into a logical pretzel. Wash Rinse Repeat. Here come 20 pages of “I didn’t do the opposite of what I said.” You’re a clown show, Bro.

 

[LandoComando]

OK, Junior. College football is at peak popularity but you don’t watch the premier players in the game. You watch a middling NFL game instead.. Then when caught in your self-contradiction you make up a lie and twist yourself into a logical pretzel. Wash Rinse Repeat. Here come 20 pages of “I didn’t do the opposite of what I said.” You’re a clown show, Bro.

BOWL GAMES AREN'T REAL GAMES--THEY'RE SCRIMMAGES
I watched Texas/Clemson over Steelers/Ravens until I had to go to the party but that was over by the half so many would have turned it off

 

[creamery freak]

Just saw an "article" that Sanders was wearing NY Giants cleats before the game--if true--I hope he falls in the draft

Sanders made his share of mistakes in this game. Colorado had the ball inside BYU's 10 and he got sacked for a 20 yd., loss and they missed a fg. Not a great showcase for a top NFL qb prospect. He should be experienced enough to throw that away.

 

[PAgeologist]

You really don't have a chance when Hunter has the ball in open field. Wow.

 

[LandoComando]

Sanders made his share of mistakes in this game. Colorado had the ball inside BYU's 10 and he got sacked for a 20 yd., loss and they missed a fg. Not a great showcase for a top NFL qb prospect. He should be experienced enough to throw that away.

Hunter and Sanders are still playing?
That must be one nice NIL package they got to play in this game lol

 

[PSUWrestlingFanSince2011]

Colorado is embarrassing

 

[PAgeologist]

Colorado is embarrassing

BYU has 3 turnovers and Colorado can't do anything. Hunter is a hell of an athlete. I'm not sold on Sanders being a good QB. Their OL is a bunch of turnstiles.

 

[GregInPitt]

Hunter got dragged right into the end zone from 5 yards out on the last BYU TD, and the RB could have dragged him another 10 if he needed to. He may be great in coverage but NFL CB's need to be able to tacke in space and he sure isn't showing that tonight. He doesn't seem physical enough at this point. If he can't bring down BYU RB's what will he do against the top power NFL RB's....

And I'm glad the Steelers will miss out on Saunders as he doesn't look accurate consistently.

The QB from Miami, Ward, looks much better to me than Saunders

 

[voltz99]

They took a page from the PSU staff on how to kill all of your positive momentum.

Killing themselves as they are up by 29.

Fire the byu coach.

 

[PAgeologist]

Hunter got dragged right into the end zone from 5 yards out on the last BYU TD, and the RB could have dragged him another 10 if he needed to. He may be great in coverage but NFL CB's need to be able to tacke in space and he sure isn't showing that tonight. He doesn't seem physical enough at this point. If he can't bring down BYU RB's what will he do against the top power NFL RB's....

And I'm glad the Steelers will miss out on Saunders as he doesn't look accurate consistently.

The QB from Miami, Ward, looks much better to me than Saunders

So Hunter will be drafted as a CB? You are right, he isn't nearly physical enough. Most NFL receivers will blow right through him. Wonder if he would be better off as a WR?

Hard to evaluate Sanders in this game. He's getting killed by the DL. Plus absolutely no run game to help him. Cam does seem to be a much better QB.

 

[PSUWrestlingFanSince2011]

BYU has 3 turnovers and Colorado can't do anything. Hunter is a hell of an athlete. I'm not sold on Sanders being a good QB. Their OL is a bunch of turnstiles.

Their DL is worse

 

[LMTLION]

I am not sold on Sanders. I would take the Miami qb before him.

 

[GregInPitt]

So Hunter will be drafted as a CB? You are right, he isn't nearly physical enough. Most NFL receivers will blow right through him. Wonder if he would be better off as a WR?

Hard to evaluate Sanders in this game. He's getting killed by the DL. Plus absolutely no run game to help him. Cam does seem to be a much better QB.

Reportedly Hunter wants to be drafted by a team that is willing to play him both ways.

 

[PAgeologist]

Reportedly Hunter wants to be drafted by a team that is willing to play him both ways.

Well, best of luck to him. I just don't see that lasting too long.

 

[PSUWrestlingFanSince2011]

Well, best of luck to him. I just don't see that lasting too long.

Not drafting a diva that high