DesperateDerelict Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yes, yes, I know......the Big East this year is comparable to the NFC North, with several marginally good teams and a couple of Detroit Lion - type doormats. Regardless, it's still alot of fun to see these kids play their hearts out, and to see superior game coaching.Saturday night's win against Pitt was a blast, enabling at least one Cincinnati football squad to beat a Pittsburgh team ....in this case, for UC's 1st win ever against the Panthers. The defense, after the initial drive, played inspired football. QB Tony Pike played with alot of poise, and alot of courage. FUN, FUN, FUN!I saw something very weird at the end of the game. Pitt ran a play, time ran down, and the fans began to pour out of the north stands on to the field. The goal posts were well on their way to going down for the count. The officials put 4 seconds back on the clock due to a penalty, and the PA announcer asked the fans to leave the field. It was amazing - like watching the tide going out in fast forward. A solid line of fans filled the endzone all the way to the 40 yard line, and this sea of black & red ebbed off the field, through the endzone, and up into the stands. The northern goalposts, well past half mast, were erected back in place by volunteers with - what looked like - shuffleboard sticks. All of this took place in about 45 seconds - it was really weird! Anyway - Go Bearcats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I sat and watched that game as well and couldn't help but enjoy seeing Cincinnati fans enjoy football again. That crowd was going crazy. I hope they finish out the season strong and do well in their bowl game !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Do I read this correctly as saying that UC is on the verge of winning the Big East, and that a BCS Bowl game is the reward for doing that?Because if that is the case, think of the teams they may face in the bowl game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yep, that's right. UC in a BCS bowl game... If nothing else it should be exciting, but yeah, it could also be a setup for failure...However, the same thing was said when Boise State beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl a couple years back !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesperateDerelict Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Do I read this correctly as saying that UC is on the verge of winning the Big East, and that a BCS Bowl game is the reward for doing that?Because if that is the case, think of the teams they may face in the bowl game.Actually, it might not be as daunting as all that. They will probably be Orange Bowl bound (with the Sugar Bowl an outside possibility), so the the "Big" bowls look like this (IMHO):BCS Champ - Big 12 winner (Oklahoma or Texas) vs SEC champ (Florida or Alabama)Fiesta Bowl - Texas or Oklahoma vs USC or Ohio StateRose Bowl - Oregon State or USC vs Penn StateSugar Bowl - Alabama or Florida vs Utah or CincyOrange Bowl - ACC Champ vs Cincy or Boise StateAs far as predicting the Acc Champ - YIKES - Still in it are Florida State, BC, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and about another 4 or 5 teams. I'm hoping for Virginia Tech (lots of Hokie friends) but I'd bet Florida State and Miami make the ACC Championship game, giving the Bearcats a shot at 'ol man Bowden and the 'Noles. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Yeah, that was a great game. Out of all the Cincy teams I'm a fan of, I never dreamed that Bearcats football would be my best shot at seeing any sort of a title being won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/11 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 and we're in! thanks pittsburgh (never thought i'd say that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Yeah, how do you like that ?? West Virginia gets beat by Pittsburgh and the Bearcats are Big East Champs !!! Something I found interesting was Lesean McCoy stating he would be coming back for his senior season and NOT entering the NFL draft. I still think if the rookie contracts hava a limit placed on them the following draft, he as well as many other underclassmen will change their minds...Anyway, GREAT JOB BEARCATS !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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