Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM ESPN)
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
Hopefully he rewards his receivers…with a QB that will get them the ball.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
That’s an interesting choice, but I like it!
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
You guy's want to be cynical and snarky talking about all the transfers and lack of recruits then I'll one up all of you with this question. Is there any point in being a college football fan that isn't an Alabama fan or at least in the SEC? Alabama has like an 80% chance to win the championship every year while every team in the Pac 12 has less then a percent chance. It's like Alabama fans have to win a coin flip while every other fan has to win the lottery.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
There will be transfers, but people talking about 20 are probably way overestimating how many scholarships are available at other schools. From what I’ve read there are already more names in the portal than there are landing spots around the country.Duck07 wrote:Losing half a recruiting class won't be as big of a blow as losing up to 20 young transfers from within the program as has been alleged. Having open spaces after Spring Practices when another round of transfers across the Country happens could also mean we can target a few more upperclassmen to try and create more roster balance.alxtw wrote:More worried about hiring a coach and staff and retaining and signing recruits than the bowl game.greenyellow wrote:I think just about the entire fanbase isn't even worried about the bowl game now.mrpd21 wrote:Genuinely curious. Is ANYONE interested in and care about this game AT ALL? I'm sure once kickoff starts I'll be engaged but I am totally disinterested at the moment.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
OU will be without two of their top DL for the Alamo Bowl after they declared for the NFL Draft.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
If the best players are sitting out bowls that aren’t CFP bowls at what point are these bowls not worth it? Do the players want to play in this bowl if their coach and star players basically tell them it’s not worth it? Serious question.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
What I'm picking up is that bowl games are going to become about Seniors who like to play or aren't serious draft choices as well as all the kids who have a game left on their Redshift and a chance to give young players extra looks at the end of the year.OregonFan4Life wrote:If the best players are sitting out bowls that aren’t CFP bowls at what point are these bowls not worth it? Do the players want to play in this bowl if their coach and star players basically tell them it’s not worth it? Serious question.
If we simply rotated and played everyone on the team that we could and the players all had fun and you could see it on the field, I could care less about the result and I'd feel good about their future. This game feels like a farewell nod to the Seniors (sans much AB, let's give him some goal-line packages how about for a final QB power TD?) and a chance to inspire players to come back. I want to see them enjoy this game more than anything though, not dread it.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
That’s a good point, that perspective will make the bowl game more enjoyable for sure.Duck07 wrote:What I'm picking up is that bowl games are going to become about Seniors who like to play or aren't serious draft choices as well as all the kids who have a game left on their Redshift and a chance to give young players extra looks at the end of the year.OregonFan4Life wrote:If the best players are sitting out bowls that aren’t CFP bowls at what point are these bowls not worth it? Do the players want to play in this bowl if their coach and star players basically tell them it’s not worth it? Serious question.
If we simply rotated and played everyone on the team that we could and the players all had fun and you could see it on the field, I could care less about the result and I'd feel good about their future. This game feels like a farewell nod to the Seniors (sans much AB, let's give him some goal-line packages how about for a final QB power TD?) and a chance to inspire players to come back. I want to see them enjoy this game more than anything though, not dread it.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
An expanded playoff might chance that entire perspective by the players. But the college landscape has changed and just going to a bowl isn't enough, the kids want something to play for. A 12 team playoff might stop the bleeding.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
I honestly think an 8 team playoff makes more sense, but nobody asked me!
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
TT sitting out game. At this time, it appears AB will play. Maybe the new coach will allow Ty to play a half.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
I wonder if DeRuyter and Yates will coach or already be gone?
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
Where did you hear that TT is sitting out this game? Or is this just speculation on your part? He can play in this game without burning his RS.thatbpguy wrote:TT sitting out game. At this time, it appears AB will play. Maybe the new coach will allow Ty to play a half.
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Re: Alamo Bowl: #14 Oregon v #16 Oklahoma (Dec. 29 5:15 PM E
TT?thatbpguy wrote:TT sitting out game. At this time, it appears AB will play. Maybe the new coach will allow Ty to play a half.
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