Oregon State defeated Pitt 3-0 in the worst game of 2008. Yes worse than Auburn’s 3-2 victory of Mississippi State. The Sun Bowl sucked that hard.

Here are the most important stats.

LeGarrette Blount is hurdling bitches, specifically Quinton Moore. Blount’s 29 yard touchdown run late in the 4th quarter put an end to the Pokes and a throwgasmic Holiday Bowl. The hurdle in animated gif form just makes my heart tingle.

And Zac Robinson gets lambasted

Robert Marve is transferring, but not to an ACC, SEC of Florida school near you.

The release comes with conditions that don’t sit well with Marve. He can’t play for teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Southeastern Conference or the state of Florida.

Insecure much Miami?

Which Conference Dominates the Playoffs? SimonOnSports breaks down the NFL playoff rosters by college conference. The results are very interbreasting.

And… Sooner fans are everywhere! I bet the first thing Oklahoma State players wanted to see after losing to Oregon was a Boomer Sooner sign.

 

Around the Interwebs is a whenever-the-eff-I-feel-like-it-a-week summary of the day’s news in college football. If you’de like your link to appear email it to cgb [at] collegegameaballs [dot] com.

Every Monday Heather Dinich hosts an ACC chat and answers questions at ESPN.com.  This is her most perceptive and astute response.

 Heather Dinich: I see your point, but the other thing is, does anyone realize what Stiney had — rather DIDN’T have — to work with this season? Good grief. 

Andy (Charleston, SC): Stiney had plenty to work with last season…see Eddie Royal, Josh Morgan, Brandon Ore, etc This year’s horrible offense isn’t the first 

 Heather Dinich: This is true. 

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=24323

Mizzou wins the Journalism Bowl. But 14 point underdog Northwestern (especially their defense) put up a most valiant effort losing to the Tigers 30-23 into overtime.  I couldn’t find the video of Jeremy Maclin’s amazing punt return before the half so here’s Chunk Daniels attractive sister wigging out.

Patrick Nix wasn’t comfortable in the missionary position. Nix was fired as Miami offensive coordinator. He cites differing offensive philosophies as the reason why he was unsuccessful.

But there were obvious philosophical differences between coach Shannon and I in offense. I wanted to be a little bit more wide open — no-huddle, spread out, go for it. And he wanted to be more two-back, conservative. It was a fine line in trying to balance the two. And not that one is better than the other, it’s just a different philosophy. Both ways can win, just different philosophies.

Lining up and pounding the rock is fine, but I agree with Nix. The Pair of Tongs, Splitting of a Bamboo and The Lotus are much sexier.

Shockingly Football Players Score Much Worse on SATs than University Classmates… Much, Much Worse

Virginia Tech needs to beat Cincinatti. Gobbler Country takes a look at four reasons why the Hokies need to win the Orange Bowl.  I agree with all of them. A win would rejuvenate a currently bleh Hokie Nation’s opinion of where the program is heading.

Longtime Tennessee defensive autocrat John Chavis will be taking the defensive coordinator position at LSU after being ousted by the Vols for Monty Kiffin.

Around the Interwebs is a whenever-the-eff-I-feel-like-it-a-week summary of the day’s news in college football. If you’de like your link to appear email it to cgb [at] collegegameaballs [dot] com.

Announcer Dave Pasch referred to a shattering Notre Dame helmet as a “Golden Shower” during the Hawaii Bowl. Are you thinking about calling shenanigans on me, then check out the video for yourself…

HT: http://sportsrubbish.blogspot.com/2008/12/video-golden-shower-notre-dame-fighting.html

Every Monday Heather Dinich hosts an ACC chat and answers questions at ESPN.com.  This is her shitting on the University of Maryland

Jonathan (Rockville, MD): Will Maryland ever realistically compete for the league title? I mean, will the Terps ever actually become consistent? 

 Heather Dinich: Well, they DID compete for the league title this season. They just blew it. Consistency starts up top, and the staff has played musical chairs almost every year. 

Lewis: (Washington, DC): Heather, you’re from the Washington DC area, and covered Maryland, why has the press given him a free pass? They haven’t talked about Friedgen’s recruiting and inconsistency. 

 Heather Dinich: Ha … right. Ask Ralph and rec. coord. Dave Sollazzo how they felt about my Maryland recruiting stories. My question to those calling for Friedgen’s job is this … who could Debbie Yow realistically hire to do better given what he has to work with? 

BoiseTerp: What do you mean, “given what the Fridge has to work with? The Maryland area has tons of talent to recruit. 

 Heather Dinich: Sure it does, but when it comes to getting them, it can’t beat Penn State or Virginia Tech’s atmosphere on game day or their facilities. 

Elton: (College Park, MD): Heather: I’ll give you a few good choices who Debbie Yow could hire and would do a better job in recruiting: Turner Gill and Brian Kelly. I’m sure you agree, right? 

 Heather Dinich: Sure, they are two very good coaches who did outstanding jobs this season, but my point is they all would have the same things Ralph has to recruit … If you’re 17 and being recruited by Penn State, Virginia Tech and Maryland, would you rather play for teams that are going to the OB and Rose Bowl and have at LEAST 80,000 fans at their games, or play for a team coming off the Humanitarian Bowl appearance that plays in Byrd Stadium? 

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=24248

Southern Mississippi’s DeAndre Brown took the phrase break a leg way too seriously against Troy in the New Orleans Bowl. If you decide to watch this video I’ll warn you now, have a barf bag ready to go.

Was there a more gruesome, hideous, revolting injury of 2008? I don’t think so. Minutes later his leg was placed in an aircast and he left to cheers and chants of “DeAndre! DeAndre!” CollegeGameBalls.com wishes you a speedy recovery and for Santa to cater to your every Christmas wish.

The Eagles went on to win 30-27 when they blocked a Troy field goal attempt in the first overtime.

The One Where Gene Chizik Gets Snow-Jobbed [Deadspin]