Here is the schedule for Day 10:
#11 Michigan State at #6 UCLA
#14 Army at #3 Georgia
#10 Southern Methodist at #7 Kansas
#15 Appalachian State at #2 Brigham Young
It's little brother vs little brother as the little brother of Michigan, Michigan State, takes on the little brother of USC, UCLA. (My apologies to the fans of those teams. Well, not the Sparty fans.) The Army will battle between the hedges of Gawja, while Southern Methodist will take on Kansas. No special comments there. And then last season's I-AA champions, Appalachian State, will face unlikely #2 seed Brigham Young. Why is BYU #2? They finished 16th in the rankings I used. :shrugs:
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 9 Results
#11 Akron at #6 San Jose State:
Akron, 27-10
When I said San Jose State was the greatest team ever, that was an in joke for a forum I go on (Utopia). I didn't really think that. Which is why I wasn't surprised when Akron beat the Spartans, 27-10, to advance to the second round of April Absurdity. (Yes, I realise it's now May and this probably won't get finished until June.) Akron quarterback Luke Getsy, an impact quarterback who transferred from Pittsburgh, had 2 touchdown passes while 2 field goals and a 49 yard interception return touchdown by defensive end Kevin Grant helped the Zips pick up the victory.
Akron:
Luke Getsy: 15-29-271, 2 TD, 2 INT
Jabari Arthur, WR: 6-129, TD
Kevin Grant, RE: 2 TKL, TFL, INT, FR, TD
San Jose State:
Adam Tafralis: 11-25-190, TD, 3 INT
Chester Coleman, WR: 2-84, TD
Freddy McCutcheon, DT: 2 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, FR
#14 Memphis at #3 Texas Christian:
Memphis, 42-31
My exact reaction when I saw this scoreline: "Wait, WHAT?" 14th seeded Memphis upsets 3rd seeded Texas Christian, 42-31, giving them a big victory and meaning they'll face the winner of Ohio/Indiana in the second round of April Absurdity. Quarterback Martin Hankins passed for 401 yards and 5 touchdowns, with his primary target being Ryan Scott, who caught 11 balls for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns. Maurice Jones also had 175 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns, while a 48 yard interception return touchdown by defensive end Rubio Phillips was the nail in TCU's coffin, giving Memphis the victory.
Memphis:
Martin Hankins: 17-27-401, 5 TD, INT
Ryan Scott, WR: 11-213, 2 TD
Rubio Phillips, RE: TKL, TFL, INT, TD
Texas Christian:
Jeff Ballard: 10-15-242, 2 TD, INT
Quentily Harmon, WR: 3-89, TD rec, 1-38, TD rush
Brian Bonner, SS: 5 TKL, TFL, INT
#10 Northwestern at #7 Tulsa:
Northwestern, 24-6
As predicted by me, the Big Ten's Northwestern defeated C-USA foe Tulsa, 24-6, in the first round of April Absurdity. The Wildcats scored 24 points to lead off the game, including two touchdown passes and a 38 yard interception return touchdown by OLB Nick Roach, while Tulsa could only score with 1:47 left in the game on a 57 yard pass. The two point conversion failed, and Northwestern was victorious, 24-6.
Northwestern:
C.J. Bacher: 16-23-295, 2 TD, INT
Ross Lane, WR: 4-109, TD
Nick Roach, OLB: INT, TD
Tulsa:
Paul Smith: 13-29-151, TD, 3 INT
Jesse Myer, WR: 3-68, TD
Nick Bunting, OLB: 6 TKL, 3 TFL, SK
#15 Temple at #2 Oklahoma:
Oklahoma, 20-7
Really, Oklahoma, if I were you I'd be ashamed. Not only do you only score 20 points. Not only do you allow a touchdown - but you let Rhett Bomar play? What the hell?
Temple:
Joe DeZano: 7-23-93, TD, INT
Bruce Francis, WR: 2-28, TD
Evan Cooper Jr., CB: 4 TKL, FF
Oklahoma:
Rhett Bomar: 6-8-83, TD, INT
Paul Thompson, WR: 3-49, TD (hahaha. The real starting QB is the top WR.)
Calvin Thibodeaux, RE: 6 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, FF, FR
Akron, 27-10
When I said San Jose State was the greatest team ever, that was an in joke for a forum I go on (Utopia). I didn't really think that. Which is why I wasn't surprised when Akron beat the Spartans, 27-10, to advance to the second round of April Absurdity. (Yes, I realise it's now May and this probably won't get finished until June.) Akron quarterback Luke Getsy, an impact quarterback who transferred from Pittsburgh, had 2 touchdown passes while 2 field goals and a 49 yard interception return touchdown by defensive end Kevin Grant helped the Zips pick up the victory.
Akron:
Luke Getsy: 15-29-271, 2 TD, 2 INT
Jabari Arthur, WR: 6-129, TD
Kevin Grant, RE: 2 TKL, TFL, INT, FR, TD
San Jose State:
Adam Tafralis: 11-25-190, TD, 3 INT
Chester Coleman, WR: 2-84, TD
Freddy McCutcheon, DT: 2 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, FR
#14 Memphis at #3 Texas Christian:
Memphis, 42-31
My exact reaction when I saw this scoreline: "Wait, WHAT?" 14th seeded Memphis upsets 3rd seeded Texas Christian, 42-31, giving them a big victory and meaning they'll face the winner of Ohio/Indiana in the second round of April Absurdity. Quarterback Martin Hankins passed for 401 yards and 5 touchdowns, with his primary target being Ryan Scott, who caught 11 balls for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns. Maurice Jones also had 175 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns, while a 48 yard interception return touchdown by defensive end Rubio Phillips was the nail in TCU's coffin, giving Memphis the victory.
Memphis:
Martin Hankins: 17-27-401, 5 TD, INT
Ryan Scott, WR: 11-213, 2 TD
Rubio Phillips, RE: TKL, TFL, INT, TD
Texas Christian:
Jeff Ballard: 10-15-242, 2 TD, INT
Quentily Harmon, WR: 3-89, TD rec, 1-38, TD rush
Brian Bonner, SS: 5 TKL, TFL, INT
#10 Northwestern at #7 Tulsa:
Northwestern, 24-6
As predicted by me, the Big Ten's Northwestern defeated C-USA foe Tulsa, 24-6, in the first round of April Absurdity. The Wildcats scored 24 points to lead off the game, including two touchdown passes and a 38 yard interception return touchdown by OLB Nick Roach, while Tulsa could only score with 1:47 left in the game on a 57 yard pass. The two point conversion failed, and Northwestern was victorious, 24-6.
Northwestern:
C.J. Bacher: 16-23-295, 2 TD, INT
Ross Lane, WR: 4-109, TD
Nick Roach, OLB: INT, TD
Tulsa:
Paul Smith: 13-29-151, TD, 3 INT
Jesse Myer, WR: 3-68, TD
Nick Bunting, OLB: 6 TKL, 3 TFL, SK
#15 Temple at #2 Oklahoma:
Oklahoma, 20-7
Really, Oklahoma, if I were you I'd be ashamed. Not only do you only score 20 points. Not only do you allow a touchdown - but you let Rhett Bomar play? What the hell?
Temple:
Joe DeZano: 7-23-93, TD, INT
Bruce Francis, WR: 2-28, TD
Evan Cooper Jr., CB: 4 TKL, FF
Oklahoma:
Rhett Bomar: 6-8-83, TD, INT
Paul Thompson, WR: 3-49, TD (hahaha. The real starting QB is the top WR.)
Calvin Thibodeaux, RE: 6 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, FF, FR
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
MESHARK JOHNSON Update
I just got another email from MESHARK. Hooray, I thought! Let's take a look...
It's the same email he sent me a week ago. The introduction one.
I'll reply to him with the same response, then. What do they think I am, stupid?
It's the same email he sent me a week ago. The introduction one.
I'll reply to him with the same response, then. What do they think I am, stupid?
Monday, May 14, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 9 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 9:
#11 Akron at #6 San Jose State
#14 Memphis at #3 Texas Christian
#10 Northwestern at #7 Tulsa
#15 Temple at #2 Oklahoma
The greatest team in the world, San Jose State, is sure of victory as they face Akron. TCU tries to defeat a C-USA team in Memphis. Northwestern will probably pull off a mild upset in Tulsa, while elsewhere in Oklahoma the Sooners look to (and probably will) beat down Temple.
#11 Akron at #6 San Jose State
#14 Memphis at #3 Texas Christian
#10 Northwestern at #7 Tulsa
#15 Temple at #2 Oklahoma
The greatest team in the world, San Jose State, is sure of victory as they face Akron. TCU tries to defeat a C-USA team in Memphis. Northwestern will probably pull off a mild upset in Tulsa, while elsewhere in Oklahoma the Sooners look to (and probably will) beat down Temple.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 8 Results
#9 Northern Illinois at #8 Louisiana-Lafayette:
Northern Illinois, 24-21
Halfback Garrett Wolfe led the charge with 78 yards and a touchdown rushing as Northern Illinois defeated Louisiana-Lafayette, 24-21. NIU led 14-0 early with two passing touchdowns, but ULL came right back in the third with two passing TDs of their own. The Huskies kicked a 45 yard field goal with 14 seconds left in the 3rd to take the lead back, but a 41 yard passing touchdown early in the fourth quarter for the Ragin' Cajuns gave them a 21-17 lead. Wolfe then gave the Huskies the lead back with a go-ahead 5 yard touchdown run with 3:21 left in the ball game. NIU had a chance to extend their lead with a field goal, unfortunately for them though, it missed. But, an interception with 29 seconds left sealed the victory for #9 Northern Illinois as they defeated #8 Louisiana-Lafayette, 24-21 in the first round of April Absurdity.
Northern Illinois:
Phil Horvath: 14-22-200, 2 TD, INT
Britt Davis, WR: 6-110
Mark Reiter, SS: 4 TKL, INT, FF
Louisiana-Lafayette:
Jerry Babb: 10-22-219, 3 TD, 2 INT
Derrick Smith, WR: 6-167, 3 TD
Brenton Burkhalter, MLB: 5 TKL, TFL, FF
#12 Central Florida at #5 Utah:
Utah, 30-27 (OT)
Utah backup quarterback Brett Ratliff completed one pass today - but it was a damn important one. The 25 yard touchdown pass in the first overtime gave 5th seeded Utah a first round victory over 12th seeded Central Florida, in overtime, 30-27. Brian Johnson, starting quarterback of the Utes was injured on a Hail Mary attempt as time expired in the fourth quarter, meaning Ratliff would have to lead Utah in overtime. But he was obviously successful, so big deal that was (sarcasm). UCF got a 46 yard interception return touchdown to take a 7-3 lead at the beginning of the second quarter, after which the teams traded points until a 17 yard touchdown pass by Central Florida with 56 seconds left in the game sent us to OOOOOOOVVERRTTIIIIIIIMMME. UCF settled for a 19 yard field goal on their possession, after which Utah scored on a 25 yard pass on their first play to get the win, 30-27.
Central Florida:
Steven Moffett: 20-28-339, 2 TD
Mike Walker, WR: 3-137, TD
Joe Burnett, CB: 4 TKL, INT, TD
Utah:
Brian Johnson: 27-37-413, 3 TD, 2 INT
Marquis Wilson, WR: 8-91, 3 TD
Martail Burnett, DE: 3 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 SK, FF
#13 Mississippi State at #4 Central Michigan:
Mississippi State, 16-7
This is kind of an upset. Let's say why it is an upset, first. Mississippi State is seeded 13th, so wasn't expected to win, of course. Then again, Central Michigan is a) a MAC team (while Miss. State, while crap, is still an SEC team) and b) lower rated than Miss. State. So it's not really an upset. CMU led first with a 62 yard touchdown pass just a minute into the game, but the Bulldogs scored 16 unanswered points (3 field goals, one 71 yard TD pass) to win in the first round of April Absurdity, 16-7.
Mississippi State:
Michael Henig: 10-21-194, TD, INT
Omarr Conner, WR: 6-198, TD
Jeramie Johnson, FS: 4 TKL, INT
Central Michigan:
Brian Brunner: 11-21-153, TD
Damian Linson, WR: 5-114, TD
Thomas Keith, MLB: 6 TKL, 3 TFL
#16 Southern Illinois at #1 Boise State:
Boise State, 42-6
No surprises here as #1 Boise State wins on the blue turf, 42-6, meaning every #1 seed won their first round matchup. Not that anyone expected any different. Jared Zabransky threw for 5 touchdowns in the win.
...there's nothing else to say about this.
Southern Illinois:
QB #12: 6-13-137, INT
HB #24: 18-48
SS #5: 4 TKL, INT
Boise State:
Jared Zabransky: 16-23-283, 5 TD, INT
Jerard Rabb, WR: 7-102, 2 TD
Korey Hall, MLB: 4 TKL, TFL, INT
Northern Illinois, 24-21
Halfback Garrett Wolfe led the charge with 78 yards and a touchdown rushing as Northern Illinois defeated Louisiana-Lafayette, 24-21. NIU led 14-0 early with two passing touchdowns, but ULL came right back in the third with two passing TDs of their own. The Huskies kicked a 45 yard field goal with 14 seconds left in the 3rd to take the lead back, but a 41 yard passing touchdown early in the fourth quarter for the Ragin' Cajuns gave them a 21-17 lead. Wolfe then gave the Huskies the lead back with a go-ahead 5 yard touchdown run with 3:21 left in the ball game. NIU had a chance to extend their lead with a field goal, unfortunately for them though, it missed. But, an interception with 29 seconds left sealed the victory for #9 Northern Illinois as they defeated #8 Louisiana-Lafayette, 24-21 in the first round of April Absurdity.
Northern Illinois:
Phil Horvath: 14-22-200, 2 TD, INT
Britt Davis, WR: 6-110
Mark Reiter, SS: 4 TKL, INT, FF
Louisiana-Lafayette:
Jerry Babb: 10-22-219, 3 TD, 2 INT
Derrick Smith, WR: 6-167, 3 TD
Brenton Burkhalter, MLB: 5 TKL, TFL, FF
#12 Central Florida at #5 Utah:
Utah, 30-27 (OT)
Utah backup quarterback Brett Ratliff completed one pass today - but it was a damn important one. The 25 yard touchdown pass in the first overtime gave 5th seeded Utah a first round victory over 12th seeded Central Florida, in overtime, 30-27. Brian Johnson, starting quarterback of the Utes was injured on a Hail Mary attempt as time expired in the fourth quarter, meaning Ratliff would have to lead Utah in overtime. But he was obviously successful, so big deal that was (sarcasm). UCF got a 46 yard interception return touchdown to take a 7-3 lead at the beginning of the second quarter, after which the teams traded points until a 17 yard touchdown pass by Central Florida with 56 seconds left in the game sent us to OOOOOOOVVERRTTIIIIIIIMMME. UCF settled for a 19 yard field goal on their possession, after which Utah scored on a 25 yard pass on their first play to get the win, 30-27.
Central Florida:
Steven Moffett: 20-28-339, 2 TD
Mike Walker, WR: 3-137, TD
Joe Burnett, CB: 4 TKL, INT, TD
Utah:
Brian Johnson: 27-37-413, 3 TD, 2 INT
Marquis Wilson, WR: 8-91, 3 TD
Martail Burnett, DE: 3 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 SK, FF
#13 Mississippi State at #4 Central Michigan:
Mississippi State, 16-7
This is kind of an upset. Let's say why it is an upset, first. Mississippi State is seeded 13th, so wasn't expected to win, of course. Then again, Central Michigan is a) a MAC team (while Miss. State, while crap, is still an SEC team) and b) lower rated than Miss. State. So it's not really an upset. CMU led first with a 62 yard touchdown pass just a minute into the game, but the Bulldogs scored 16 unanswered points (3 field goals, one 71 yard TD pass) to win in the first round of April Absurdity, 16-7.
Mississippi State:
Michael Henig: 10-21-194, TD, INT
Omarr Conner, WR: 6-198, TD
Jeramie Johnson, FS: 4 TKL, INT
Central Michigan:
Brian Brunner: 11-21-153, TD
Damian Linson, WR: 5-114, TD
Thomas Keith, MLB: 6 TKL, 3 TFL
#16 Southern Illinois at #1 Boise State:
Boise State, 42-6
No surprises here as #1 Boise State wins on the blue turf, 42-6, meaning every #1 seed won their first round matchup. Not that anyone expected any different. Jared Zabransky threw for 5 touchdowns in the win.
...there's nothing else to say about this.
Southern Illinois:
QB #12: 6-13-137, INT
HB #24: 18-48
SS #5: 4 TKL, INT
Boise State:
Jared Zabransky: 16-23-283, 5 TD, INT
Jerard Rabb, WR: 7-102, 2 TD
Korey Hall, MLB: 4 TKL, TFL, INT
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 8 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 8:
#9 Northern Illinois at #8 Louisiana-Lafayette
#12 Central Florida at #5 Utah
#13 Mississippi State at #4 Central Michigan
#16 Southern Illinois at #1 Boise State
Garrett Wolfe and Northern Illinois of the MAC face off against Louisiana-Lafayette of the Sun Belt. #5 Utah attempts to show they've still got it as they play surprise C-USA team #12 Central Florida. Central Michigan tries to show us why they were ranked #4 as they face #13 Mississippi State of the SEC, while #1 Boise State begins their journey as they try to prove they should have been the National Champions as they play I-AA and #16 Southern Illinois. Gee, I wonder who'll win that.
#9 Northern Illinois at #8 Louisiana-Lafayette
#12 Central Florida at #5 Utah
#13 Mississippi State at #4 Central Michigan
#16 Southern Illinois at #1 Boise State
Garrett Wolfe and Northern Illinois of the MAC face off against Louisiana-Lafayette of the Sun Belt. #5 Utah attempts to show they've still got it as they play surprise C-USA team #12 Central Florida. Central Michigan tries to show us why they were ranked #4 as they face #13 Mississippi State of the SEC, while #1 Boise State begins their journey as they try to prove they should have been the National Champions as they play I-AA and #16 Southern Illinois. Gee, I wonder who'll win that.
Monday, May 7, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 7 Results
#9 Rice at #8 Iowa:
Rice, 24-9
I'm pretty sure this is the biggest 8/9 upset we could have had - 'A' rated Iowa being defeated by 'C+' rated Rice, at Iowa! The 9th seeded Owls defeated the 8th seeded Hawkeyes, 24-9, behind halfback Quinton Smith's 95 yards and 1 touchdown rushing effort. But the first two scores of the game were actually on defense - Iowa scored on a safety of all things to make it 2-0, but then Rice came back with a 44 yard INT return touchdown by OLB Carl Taylor. The teams then traded long passing touchdowns, with Rice scoring on a 65 yard pass and Iowa scoring on a 69 yarder, but a field goal by the Owls followed by a 1 yard TD plunge by the HB Smith with 50 seconds left in the third gave 9th seeded Rice the victory over 8th seeded Iowa, 24-9.
Rice:
Chase Clement: 3-5-114, TD
Quinton Smith, HB: 25-95, TD
Carl Taylor, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, INT, TD
Iowa:
Drew Tate: 12-22-225, TD, 2 INT
Calvin Davis, WR: 3-90, TD
Edmond Miles, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, Safety
#12 Tulane at #5 Houston:
Tulane, 24-23
Another upset, as 12th seeded Tulane defeats 5th seeded Houston, 24-23! The Green Wave scored first, on an 80 yard touchdown pass from Lester Ricard to Davis, but Houston came right back as Kevin Kolb completed a 37 yarder to Avery for the score to tie it at 7. Tulane then got a 13 yard TD run by Forte. The teams traded field goals - one for Houston, one for Tulane, another for Houston, and the Green Wave leads 17-13. But then the Cougars get a 24 yard fumble return touchdown by Allen and then a 23 yard field goal to take a 23-17 lead! But, Tulane would come back. They got a break with Kevin Kolb, starting QB of the Cougars getting injured. And then, with 41 seconds left in the game, Ricard completes a 24 yard touchdown pass to Brown which gave the 12th seeded Green Wave the upset over 5th seeded Houston, 24-23.
Tulane:
Lester Ricard: 14-34-276, 2 TD, INT
Damarcus Davis, WR: 4-142, TD
Antonio Harris, LE: 4 TKL, 2 TFL, SK
Houston:
Kevin Kolb: 15-21-216, TD
Donnie Avery, WR: 8-133, TD
Trent Allen, MLB: 4 TKL, TFL, SK, FR, TD
#13 Connecticut at #4 Georgia Tech:
Georgia Tech, 35-10
A Johnson was the best receiver for 4th seeded Georgia Tech in their win over 13th seeded Connecticut, but it wasn't Calvin. James Johnson had 7 receptions for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets defeated UConn, 35-10. The game never looked in doubt, as QB Reggie Ball passed for three touchdowns and ran for one more in the Georgia Tech win.
Connecticut:
Matt Bonislawski: 13-25-178, INT
Brandon Young, WR: 6-92
Marvin Taylor, FS: 5 TKL, TFL, FF, FR
Georgia Tech:
Reggie Ball: 14-23-149, 4 total TD
James Johnson, WR: 7-95, 2 TD
Philip Wheeler, MLB: 3 TKL, TFL
#16 Youngstown State at #1 Southern California:
Southern California, 63-14
The highest scoring game of April Absurdity (yes, I know it's not April) occurs as top seeded USC defeats 16th seeded Youngstown State of I-AA, 63-14. No surprises there. John David Booty went 14 of 16 for 323 yards, with 7 touchdowns and 1 interception. Oh, and Mark Sanchez passed for a touchdown too.
Day-umn.
Steve Smith was the top receiver for USC, with 5 receptions for 134 yards and 4 touchdowns, while the Trojans also has an interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Kevin Thomas. So, basically, USC demolished a I-AA opponent. No surprises there WHATsoever.
Youngstown State:
QB #14: 11-17-159, 2 TD, 3 INT
HB #32: 2-75, TD (rec), 17-45 (rush)
MLB #45: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, FF
Southern California:
John David Booty: 14-16-323, 7 TD, INT
Steve Smith, WR: 5-134, 4 TD
Kevin Thomas, CB: 2 TKL, INT, TD
Rice, 24-9
I'm pretty sure this is the biggest 8/9 upset we could have had - 'A' rated Iowa being defeated by 'C+' rated Rice, at Iowa! The 9th seeded Owls defeated the 8th seeded Hawkeyes, 24-9, behind halfback Quinton Smith's 95 yards and 1 touchdown rushing effort. But the first two scores of the game were actually on defense - Iowa scored on a safety of all things to make it 2-0, but then Rice came back with a 44 yard INT return touchdown by OLB Carl Taylor. The teams then traded long passing touchdowns, with Rice scoring on a 65 yard pass and Iowa scoring on a 69 yarder, but a field goal by the Owls followed by a 1 yard TD plunge by the HB Smith with 50 seconds left in the third gave 9th seeded Rice the victory over 8th seeded Iowa, 24-9.
Rice:
Chase Clement: 3-5-114, TD
Quinton Smith, HB: 25-95, TD
Carl Taylor, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, INT, TD
Iowa:
Drew Tate: 12-22-225, TD, 2 INT
Calvin Davis, WR: 3-90, TD
Edmond Miles, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, Safety
#12 Tulane at #5 Houston:
Tulane, 24-23
Another upset, as 12th seeded Tulane defeats 5th seeded Houston, 24-23! The Green Wave scored first, on an 80 yard touchdown pass from Lester Ricard to Davis, but Houston came right back as Kevin Kolb completed a 37 yarder to Avery for the score to tie it at 7. Tulane then got a 13 yard TD run by Forte. The teams traded field goals - one for Houston, one for Tulane, another for Houston, and the Green Wave leads 17-13. But then the Cougars get a 24 yard fumble return touchdown by Allen and then a 23 yard field goal to take a 23-17 lead! But, Tulane would come back. They got a break with Kevin Kolb, starting QB of the Cougars getting injured. And then, with 41 seconds left in the game, Ricard completes a 24 yard touchdown pass to Brown which gave the 12th seeded Green Wave the upset over 5th seeded Houston, 24-23.
Tulane:
Lester Ricard: 14-34-276, 2 TD, INT
Damarcus Davis, WR: 4-142, TD
Antonio Harris, LE: 4 TKL, 2 TFL, SK
Houston:
Kevin Kolb: 15-21-216, TD
Donnie Avery, WR: 8-133, TD
Trent Allen, MLB: 4 TKL, TFL, SK, FR, TD
#13 Connecticut at #4 Georgia Tech:
Georgia Tech, 35-10
A Johnson was the best receiver for 4th seeded Georgia Tech in their win over 13th seeded Connecticut, but it wasn't Calvin. James Johnson had 7 receptions for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets defeated UConn, 35-10. The game never looked in doubt, as QB Reggie Ball passed for three touchdowns and ran for one more in the Georgia Tech win.
Connecticut:
Matt Bonislawski: 13-25-178, INT
Brandon Young, WR: 6-92
Marvin Taylor, FS: 5 TKL, TFL, FF, FR
Georgia Tech:
Reggie Ball: 14-23-149, 4 total TD
James Johnson, WR: 7-95, 2 TD
Philip Wheeler, MLB: 3 TKL, TFL
#16 Youngstown State at #1 Southern California:
Southern California, 63-14
The highest scoring game of April Absurdity (yes, I know it's not April) occurs as top seeded USC defeats 16th seeded Youngstown State of I-AA, 63-14. No surprises there. John David Booty went 14 of 16 for 323 yards, with 7 touchdowns and 1 interception. Oh, and Mark Sanchez passed for a touchdown too.
Day-umn.
Steve Smith was the top receiver for USC, with 5 receptions for 134 yards and 4 touchdowns, while the Trojans also has an interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Kevin Thomas. So, basically, USC demolished a I-AA opponent. No surprises there WHATsoever.
Youngstown State:
QB #14: 11-17-159, 2 TD, 3 INT
HB #32: 2-75, TD (rec), 17-45 (rush)
MLB #45: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, FF
Southern California:
John David Booty: 14-16-323, 7 TD, INT
Steve Smith, WR: 5-134, 4 TD
Kevin Thomas, CB: 2 TKL, INT, TD
April Absurdity: Day 7 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 7:
#9 Rice at #8 Iowa
#12 Tulane at #5 Houston
#13 Connecticut at #4 Georgia Tech
#16 Youngstown State at #1 Southern California
#9 Rice at #8 Iowa
#12 Tulane at #5 Houston
#13 Connecticut at #4 Georgia Tech
#16 Youngstown State at #1 Southern California
Sunday, May 6, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 6 Results
#12 Baylor at #5 Southern Mississippi:
Baylor, 21-14
The Daily Upset Special! 12th seeded Baylor gets two passing touchdowns from QB Shawn Bell along with a 2 yard TD run by HB Paul Mosley on route to a 21-14 victory over 5th seeded Southern Mississippi. USM had a 61 yard punt return by FS Jasper Faulk after Baylor's first TD (the run), but then Baylor scored passing touchdowns in the second and third quarters. Brett Favre's alma mater tried to come back, and scored on a 23 yard pass with 1:20 left in the game, but they couldn't stop Baylor as the Bears ran for a first down, ran out the clock and ran away with the game as 12th seeded Baylor defeated 5th seeded Southern Mississippi, 21-14.
Baylor:
Shawn Bell: 16-29-219, 2 TD, INT
Trent Shelton, WR: 6-92, TD
C.J. Wilson, CB: 3 TKL
Southern Mississippi:
Jeremy Young: 10-19-130, TD, INT
Josh Barnes, WR: 3-62
Jasper Faulk, FS: 5 TKL, PR TD
#13 Idaho at #4 Texas A&M:
Texas A&M, 28-17
13th seeded Idaho kept it close, but 4th seeded Texas A&M pulled away in the end to win, with the final score being 28-17. The Aggies scored first on a 7 yard touchdown pass, but Idaho then took the lead - a 93 yard pass from Wichman to Octave tied the game at 7, and then a 72 yard pass from Wichman to Heacock gave the Vandals the lead. But TAMU came right back with their own 72 yard touchdown pass to tie it at 14 just one play later, followed by a 1 yard touchdown pass at the beginning of the fourth quarter to take the lead back. Idaho would kick a field goal to make it 21-17, but Texas A&M would pass for a 45 yard touchdown with 53 seconds left as the fourth seeded Aggies defeated the 13th seeded Vandals, 28-17.
Idaho:
Steven Wichman: 17-30-364, 2 TD, 3 INT
Wendall Octave, WR: 7-145, TD
David Vobora, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL, SK
Texas A&M:
Ty Branyon: 8-16-195, 4 TD (McGee injured in 1st quarter)
Earvin Taylor, WR: 3-97, TD
Brock Newton, CB: 5 TKL, 2 INT
#16 Illinois State at #1 Wisconsin:
Wisconsin, 31-3
No surprises at Camp Randall as #1 seeded Wisconsin defeats 16th seeded Illinois State, 31-3. The Redbirds actually led, 3-0, at the start of the game following an interception, but the Badgers scored 31 unanswered points - including 3 touchdown passes by John Stocco - to pick up the victory.
Illinois State:
QB #17: 9-20-144, 2 INT
HB #5: 20-50
CB #26: 5 TKL, INT, FF
Wisconsin:
John Stocco: 16-23-322, 3 TD, 2 INT
Marcus Randle El, WR: 4-67, 2 TD
Joe Stellmacher, SS: 4 TKL, TFL, INT, FF
#9 Arizona at #8 Middle Tennessee State:
Arizona, 14-9
The smallest upset possible as 9th seeded Arizona (from the PAC-10) defeats 8th seeded Middle Tennessee State (from the Sun Belt), 14-9. I don't know why MTSU was an 8 seed. Both of the Wildcats' touchdowns dcame on runs by halfback Chris Henry - he had 76 and 8 yard TD runs. Middle Tennessee State kicked a field goal with 1:09 left in the third to make it 14-3, and then scored on a 76 yard TD pass with 48 seconds left in the game, but the two point conversion attempt failed as did the onside kick as Arizona won, 14-9.
Arizona:
Willie Tuitama: 7-13-69, INT
Chris Henry, HB: 13-118, 2 TD
Spencer Larson, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL, INT, FF
Middle Tennessee State:
Clint Marks: 12-26-177, TD, 2 INT
Taron Henry, WR: 3-91, TD
Brandon Perry, DT: 6 TKL, 3 TFL, SK, FF
Baylor, 21-14
The Daily Upset Special! 12th seeded Baylor gets two passing touchdowns from QB Shawn Bell along with a 2 yard TD run by HB Paul Mosley on route to a 21-14 victory over 5th seeded Southern Mississippi. USM had a 61 yard punt return by FS Jasper Faulk after Baylor's first TD (the run), but then Baylor scored passing touchdowns in the second and third quarters. Brett Favre's alma mater tried to come back, and scored on a 23 yard pass with 1:20 left in the game, but they couldn't stop Baylor as the Bears ran for a first down, ran out the clock and ran away with the game as 12th seeded Baylor defeated 5th seeded Southern Mississippi, 21-14.
Baylor:
Shawn Bell: 16-29-219, 2 TD, INT
Trent Shelton, WR: 6-92, TD
C.J. Wilson, CB: 3 TKL
Southern Mississippi:
Jeremy Young: 10-19-130, TD, INT
Josh Barnes, WR: 3-62
Jasper Faulk, FS: 5 TKL, PR TD
#13 Idaho at #4 Texas A&M:
Texas A&M, 28-17
13th seeded Idaho kept it close, but 4th seeded Texas A&M pulled away in the end to win, with the final score being 28-17. The Aggies scored first on a 7 yard touchdown pass, but Idaho then took the lead - a 93 yard pass from Wichman to Octave tied the game at 7, and then a 72 yard pass from Wichman to Heacock gave the Vandals the lead. But TAMU came right back with their own 72 yard touchdown pass to tie it at 14 just one play later, followed by a 1 yard touchdown pass at the beginning of the fourth quarter to take the lead back. Idaho would kick a field goal to make it 21-17, but Texas A&M would pass for a 45 yard touchdown with 53 seconds left as the fourth seeded Aggies defeated the 13th seeded Vandals, 28-17.
Idaho:
Steven Wichman: 17-30-364, 2 TD, 3 INT
Wendall Octave, WR: 7-145, TD
David Vobora, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL, SK
Texas A&M:
Ty Branyon: 8-16-195, 4 TD (McGee injured in 1st quarter)
Earvin Taylor, WR: 3-97, TD
Brock Newton, CB: 5 TKL, 2 INT
#16 Illinois State at #1 Wisconsin:
Wisconsin, 31-3
No surprises at Camp Randall as #1 seeded Wisconsin defeats 16th seeded Illinois State, 31-3. The Redbirds actually led, 3-0, at the start of the game following an interception, but the Badgers scored 31 unanswered points - including 3 touchdown passes by John Stocco - to pick up the victory.
Illinois State:
QB #17: 9-20-144, 2 INT
HB #5: 20-50
CB #26: 5 TKL, INT, FF
Wisconsin:
John Stocco: 16-23-322, 3 TD, 2 INT
Marcus Randle El, WR: 4-67, 2 TD
Joe Stellmacher, SS: 4 TKL, TFL, INT, FF
#9 Arizona at #8 Middle Tennessee State:
Arizona, 14-9
The smallest upset possible as 9th seeded Arizona (from the PAC-10) defeats 8th seeded Middle Tennessee State (from the Sun Belt), 14-9. I don't know why MTSU was an 8 seed. Both of the Wildcats' touchdowns dcame on runs by halfback Chris Henry - he had 76 and 8 yard TD runs. Middle Tennessee State kicked a field goal with 1:09 left in the third to make it 14-3, and then scored on a 76 yard TD pass with 48 seconds left in the game, but the two point conversion attempt failed as did the onside kick as Arizona won, 14-9.
Arizona:
Willie Tuitama: 7-13-69, INT
Chris Henry, HB: 13-118, 2 TD
Spencer Larson, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL, INT, FF
Middle Tennessee State:
Clint Marks: 12-26-177, TD, 2 INT
Taron Henry, WR: 3-91, TD
Brandon Perry, DT: 6 TKL, 3 TFL, SK, FF
Monday, April 23, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 6 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 6:
#12 Baylor at #5 Southern Mississippi
#13 Idaho at #4 Texas A&M
#16 Illinois State at #1 Wisconsin
#9 Arizona at #8 Middle Tennessee State
Thoughts? Predictions?
Readers?
#12 Baylor at #5 Southern Mississippi
#13 Idaho at #4 Texas A&M
#16 Illinois State at #1 Wisconsin
#9 Arizona at #8 Middle Tennessee State
Thoughts? Predictions?
Readers?
Sunday, April 22, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 5 Results
#12 Bowling Green at #5 South Florida:
South Florida, 24-10
Despite an early 7-0 deficit, 5th seeded South Florida overcame the 12th seeded Falcons of Bowling Green and won, 24-10. Despite not starting the great Pat Julmiste at QB, the Bulls scored 21 unanswered points to end the game, all touchdown passes (and two of them over 56 yards in length). Bowling Green scored the first points of the game, a 1 yard touchdown pass, but it was all Bulls from there as 5th seeded South Florida defeated 12th seeded Bowling Green, 24-10.
Bowling Green:
Anthony Turner: 10-14-124, TD (inj in 3rd)
Freddie Barnes: 5-12-63, INT
Kenny Lewis, CB: 3 TKL, 2 INT
South Florida:
Carlton Hill: 18-27-271, 3 TD, 3 INT
S.J. Green, WR: 4-99, 2 TD
Stephen Nicholas, OLB: 5 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK
#13 Syracuse at #4 Oregon State:
Syracuse, 17-10 (2OT)
Upset Special! 13th seeded Syracuse walks into 4th seeded Oregon State and wins in double overtime, 17-10. The Orange scored on a 66 yard touchdown pass with 3 seconds left in the first quarter, and led until with 1 SECOND LEFT IN THE GAME - 1 SECOND!!! - Stroughter from the Beavers returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown to send it to OT. The first overtime had two field goals, and then in the second the Orange scored on a 9 yard touchdown pass. Oregon State got a first down with Yvenson Bernard, but then they threw a pick to lose the first round matchup as 13th seeded Syracuse upset 4th seeded Oregon State, 17-10 in 2 overtimes.
Syracuse:
Perry Patterson: 16-28-187, 2 TD, 2 INT
Tim Lane, WR: 4-91, TD
Kelvin Smith, MLB: 8 TKL, 2 TFL, FF
Oregon State:
Matt Moore: 11-27-112, INT
Sammie Stroughter, WR: 4-60 rec, PR TD
Joey LaRocque, OLB: 8 TKL, TFL, SK
#16 Montana at #1 Louisville:
Louisville, 17-14
Wait... what? Louisville took the lead in the second quarter with two 67+ yard passing touchdowns by Brian Brohm, but then the Grizzlies came back. A 3 yard pass from QB #7 to TE #48 brought it back to 14-7, and then an INT return by CB #13 went 36 yards for a touchdown to make it 14-all at the beginning of the third! But, Louisville kicked a field goal, and then held to get the first round win as #1 seeded Louisville defeated 16th seeded Montana, 17-14.
Montana:
QB #7: 8-15-78, TD, INT
WR #82: 2-26
CB #13: 4 TKL, INT, TD
Louisville:
Brian Brohm: 11-15-257, 2 TD, INT
Mario Urrutia, WR: 5-163, TD
Malik Jackson, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, INT
#9 Washington State at #8 Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, 13-6
Pitt makes it 2 out of 4 for 8 seeds with their 13-6 win over Washington State. The Cougars scored first, on a field goal, but a 37 yard touchdown pass by Pittsburgh was the only touchdown of the game, caught with two seconds left in the first half. WSU kicked a field goal in the third but two field goals by Pitt in the fourth gave 8th seeded Pittsburgh the 13-6 victory over 9th seeded Washington State.
Washington State:
Alex Brink: 19-31-228, INT
Cody Boyd, TE: 6-55
Eric Frampton, SS: 4 TKL, TFL, SK, INT
Pittsburgh:
Tyler Palko: 16-27-191, TD, 2 INT
Joe DelSardo, WR: 5-98, TD
Darrelle Revis, CB: 8 TKL, TFL, SK
South Florida, 24-10
Despite an early 7-0 deficit, 5th seeded South Florida overcame the 12th seeded Falcons of Bowling Green and won, 24-10. Despite not starting the great Pat Julmiste at QB, the Bulls scored 21 unanswered points to end the game, all touchdown passes (and two of them over 56 yards in length). Bowling Green scored the first points of the game, a 1 yard touchdown pass, but it was all Bulls from there as 5th seeded South Florida defeated 12th seeded Bowling Green, 24-10.
Bowling Green:
Anthony Turner: 10-14-124, TD (inj in 3rd)
Freddie Barnes: 5-12-63, INT
Kenny Lewis, CB: 3 TKL, 2 INT
South Florida:
Carlton Hill: 18-27-271, 3 TD, 3 INT
S.J. Green, WR: 4-99, 2 TD
Stephen Nicholas, OLB: 5 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK
#13 Syracuse at #4 Oregon State:
Syracuse, 17-10 (2OT)
Upset Special! 13th seeded Syracuse walks into 4th seeded Oregon State and wins in double overtime, 17-10. The Orange scored on a 66 yard touchdown pass with 3 seconds left in the first quarter, and led until with 1 SECOND LEFT IN THE GAME - 1 SECOND!!! - Stroughter from the Beavers returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown to send it to OT. The first overtime had two field goals, and then in the second the Orange scored on a 9 yard touchdown pass. Oregon State got a first down with Yvenson Bernard, but then they threw a pick to lose the first round matchup as 13th seeded Syracuse upset 4th seeded Oregon State, 17-10 in 2 overtimes.
Syracuse:
Perry Patterson: 16-28-187, 2 TD, 2 INT
Tim Lane, WR: 4-91, TD
Kelvin Smith, MLB: 8 TKL, 2 TFL, FF
Oregon State:
Matt Moore: 11-27-112, INT
Sammie Stroughter, WR: 4-60 rec, PR TD
Joey LaRocque, OLB: 8 TKL, TFL, SK
#16 Montana at #1 Louisville:
Louisville, 17-14
Wait... what? Louisville took the lead in the second quarter with two 67+ yard passing touchdowns by Brian Brohm, but then the Grizzlies came back. A 3 yard pass from QB #7 to TE #48 brought it back to 14-7, and then an INT return by CB #13 went 36 yards for a touchdown to make it 14-all at the beginning of the third! But, Louisville kicked a field goal, and then held to get the first round win as #1 seeded Louisville defeated 16th seeded Montana, 17-14.
Montana:
QB #7: 8-15-78, TD, INT
WR #82: 2-26
CB #13: 4 TKL, INT, TD
Louisville:
Brian Brohm: 11-15-257, 2 TD, INT
Mario Urrutia, WR: 5-163, TD
Malik Jackson, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, INT
#9 Washington State at #8 Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, 13-6
Pitt makes it 2 out of 4 for 8 seeds with their 13-6 win over Washington State. The Cougars scored first, on a field goal, but a 37 yard touchdown pass by Pittsburgh was the only touchdown of the game, caught with two seconds left in the first half. WSU kicked a field goal in the third but two field goals by Pitt in the fourth gave 8th seeded Pittsburgh the 13-6 victory over 9th seeded Washington State.
Washington State:
Alex Brink: 19-31-228, INT
Cody Boyd, TE: 6-55
Eric Frampton, SS: 4 TKL, TFL, SK, INT
Pittsburgh:
Tyler Palko: 16-27-191, TD, 2 INT
Joe DelSardo, WR: 5-98, TD
Darrelle Revis, CB: 8 TKL, TFL, SK
April Absurdity: Day 5 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 5:
#12 Bowling Green at #5 South Florida
#13 Syracuse at #4 Oregon State
#16 Montana at #1 Louisville
#9 Washington State at #8 Pittsburgh
#12 Bowling Green at #5 South Florida
#13 Syracuse at #4 Oregon State
#16 Montana at #1 Louisville
#9 Washington State at #8 Pittsburgh
Saturday, April 21, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 4 Results
#13 UAB at #4 Maryland:
Maryland, 13-0
The Terps took advantage of the snow in Maryland and played a defensive game which got them the first round win in April Absurdity, 13-0 over UAB. There were 0 - ZERO - touchdowns on offense in this game. The only touchdown scored was an 85 yard fumble return touchdown by CB Josh Wilson, while Dan Ennis kicked 2 field goals for the Terps as 4th seeded Maryland defeated 13th seeded UAB, 13-0.
UAB:
Chris Williams: 11-16-141
Sylvester Mencer, WR: 2-36
Orlando King, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL
Maryland:
Sam Hollenbach: 2-3-30
Lance Ball, HB: 23-100
Josh Wilson, CB: 2 TKL, FR, TD
#16 James Madison at #1 Michigan:
Michigan, 30-7
Steve Breaston scored on a 61 yard punt return and a 40 yard pass along with Mike Hart running for a 55 yard touchdown as the Wolverines of Michigan easily accounted for the James Madison Dukes, 30-7. Garrett Rivas also kicked 3 field goals for the Wolverines. The Dukes avoided the shut-out when QB #11 completed a 64 yard touchdown pass to WR #2 with 1:46 left in the third, but it wasn't enough as top seeded Michigan defeated 16th seeded James Madison, 30-7.
In a mildly related note, I went to a garage sale in a road called "Michigan Place" today. I found a plastic sword, swung it around a bit and knocked over a porcelain rabbit.
I then left.
James Madison:
QB #11: 9-18-110, TD, INT
WR #2: 2-72, TD
MLB #40: 8 TKL, TFL
Michigan:
Chad Henne: 9-16-139, TD
Mike Hart, HB: 23-130, TD
Steve Breaston, WR: 5-84, rec TD, PR TD
#9 Kent State at #8 East Carolina:
Kent State, 34-14
Kent State made it two wins for the 9 seeds versus 1 win for the 8 seeds as the Golden Flashes defeated East Carolina, 34-14. Kent State scored first on a 40 yard field goal, but an 58 yard pass from Pinkney to Johnson for ECU gave them a 7-3 lead at the beginning of the second. The Golden Flashes then scored 10 points in the 2nd including a field goal as time expired to lead 13-7 at the main break, after which it was all Kent State with 2 rushing touchdowns by Jarvis making the final score 9th seeded Kent State 34, 8th seeded East Carolina 14.
Kent State:
Michael Machen: 17-26-295, 2 TD, INT
Shawn Bayes, WR: 6-158, TD
Jameson Konz, OLB: 8 TKL, 4 TFL, SK, FF
East Carolina:
James Pinkney: 16-32-269, 2 TD, 2 INT
Chris Johnson, HB: 6-123, 1 TD (rec), 6-7 (rush)
Scotty Robinson, DE: 5 TKL, 3 TFL, 3 SK
#12 Colorado State at #5 Western Michigan:
Western Michigan, 21-14
Despite an early 14-0 deficit, 5th seeded Western Michigan rode on the back of QB Ryan Cubit on route to a 21-14 first round victory over 12th seeded Colorado State. CSU scored on 67 yard and 3 yard runs by Kyle Bell in the first 5:03 of the game, but then it was all Broncos. They scored on a Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half to make it 14-7 at the main break, and then scored on 63 and 14 yard touchdown passes throughout the third quarter for their final margin of victory as 5th seeded Western Michigan defeated 12th seeded Colorado State, 21-14.
Colorado State:
Caleb Hanie: 5-7-90
Kyle Bell, HB: 23-126, 2 TD
Ben Stratton, SS: 7 TKL, TFL
Western Michigan:
Ryan Cubit: 20-33-334, 3 TD, 3 INT
Joe Chapple, WR: 5-110, TD
Anthony Belmonte, DE: 4 TKL, 3 TFL, SK
Maryland, 13-0
The Terps took advantage of the snow in Maryland and played a defensive game which got them the first round win in April Absurdity, 13-0 over UAB. There were 0 - ZERO - touchdowns on offense in this game. The only touchdown scored was an 85 yard fumble return touchdown by CB Josh Wilson, while Dan Ennis kicked 2 field goals for the Terps as 4th seeded Maryland defeated 13th seeded UAB, 13-0.
UAB:
Chris Williams: 11-16-141
Sylvester Mencer, WR: 2-36
Orlando King, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL
Maryland:
Sam Hollenbach: 2-3-30
Lance Ball, HB: 23-100
Josh Wilson, CB: 2 TKL, FR, TD
#16 James Madison at #1 Michigan:
Michigan, 30-7
Steve Breaston scored on a 61 yard punt return and a 40 yard pass along with Mike Hart running for a 55 yard touchdown as the Wolverines of Michigan easily accounted for the James Madison Dukes, 30-7. Garrett Rivas also kicked 3 field goals for the Wolverines. The Dukes avoided the shut-out when QB #11 completed a 64 yard touchdown pass to WR #2 with 1:46 left in the third, but it wasn't enough as top seeded Michigan defeated 16th seeded James Madison, 30-7.
In a mildly related note, I went to a garage sale in a road called "Michigan Place" today. I found a plastic sword, swung it around a bit and knocked over a porcelain rabbit.
I then left.
James Madison:
QB #11: 9-18-110, TD, INT
WR #2: 2-72, TD
MLB #40: 8 TKL, TFL
Michigan:
Chad Henne: 9-16-139, TD
Mike Hart, HB: 23-130, TD
Steve Breaston, WR: 5-84, rec TD, PR TD
#9 Kent State at #8 East Carolina:
Kent State, 34-14
Kent State made it two wins for the 9 seeds versus 1 win for the 8 seeds as the Golden Flashes defeated East Carolina, 34-14. Kent State scored first on a 40 yard field goal, but an 58 yard pass from Pinkney to Johnson for ECU gave them a 7-3 lead at the beginning of the second. The Golden Flashes then scored 10 points in the 2nd including a field goal as time expired to lead 13-7 at the main break, after which it was all Kent State with 2 rushing touchdowns by Jarvis making the final score 9th seeded Kent State 34, 8th seeded East Carolina 14.
Kent State:
Michael Machen: 17-26-295, 2 TD, INT
Shawn Bayes, WR: 6-158, TD
Jameson Konz, OLB: 8 TKL, 4 TFL, SK, FF
East Carolina:
James Pinkney: 16-32-269, 2 TD, 2 INT
Chris Johnson, HB: 6-123, 1 TD (rec), 6-7 (rush)
Scotty Robinson, DE: 5 TKL, 3 TFL, 3 SK
#12 Colorado State at #5 Western Michigan:
Western Michigan, 21-14
Despite an early 14-0 deficit, 5th seeded Western Michigan rode on the back of QB Ryan Cubit on route to a 21-14 first round victory over 12th seeded Colorado State. CSU scored on 67 yard and 3 yard runs by Kyle Bell in the first 5:03 of the game, but then it was all Broncos. They scored on a Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half to make it 14-7 at the main break, and then scored on 63 and 14 yard touchdown passes throughout the third quarter for their final margin of victory as 5th seeded Western Michigan defeated 12th seeded Colorado State, 21-14.
Colorado State:
Caleb Hanie: 5-7-90
Kyle Bell, HB: 23-126, 2 TD
Ben Stratton, SS: 7 TKL, TFL
Western Michigan:
Ryan Cubit: 20-33-334, 3 TD, 3 INT
Joe Chapple, WR: 5-110, TD
Anthony Belmonte, DE: 4 TKL, 3 TFL, SK
April Absurdity: Day 4 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 4:
#13 UAB at #4 Maryland
#16 James Madison at #1 Michigan
#9 Kent State at #8 East Carolina
#12 Colorado State at #5 Western Michigan
#13 UAB at #4 Maryland
#16 James Madison at #1 Michigan
#9 Kent State at #8 East Carolina
#12 Colorado State at #5 Western Michigan
Friday, April 20, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 3 Results
#13 New Mexico State at #4 Virginia Tech:
Virginia Tech, 26-8
Virginia Tech rode the emotion of the shootings on campus recently to a 26-8 first round victory over New Mexico State. The Hokies came out slow, with three field goals to show for three trips into the redzone in the majority of the first half, but a 52 yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Brian McPherson jump-started Va Tech. Sean Glennon passed for a 5 yard touchdown in the third, and although NMSU would score on a 3 yard touchdown pass by Holbrook (and subsequent 2 point conversion pass by Holbrook), it wasn't enough at 4th seeded Virginia Tech came out winners over 13th seeded New Mexico State, 26-8.
New Mexico State:
Chase Holbrook: 15-36-241, TD, 2 INT
A.J. Harris, WR: 5-99, TD
Michael Connor, MLB: 3 TKL, INT, FF
Virginia Tech:
Sean Glennon: 13-22-197, TD, 2 INT
David Clowney, WR: 6-100
Brian McPherson, CB: TKL, TFL, SK, INT, TD
#16 Montana State at #1 Ohio State:
Ohio State, 35-14
The Buckeyes scored on a 31 yard pass from Troy Smith to Ted Ginn Jr. two and a half minutes into the game, at which point Smith was injured and taken out for 8 weeks. Heh. Not that it effects anything. Montana State actually tied the game up on a 20 yard TD pass of their own a minute and a bit later, but Justin Zwick came in and passed for 3 touchdowns and along with a 40 yard fumble return touchdown by defensive end Lawrence Wilson, #1 seeded Ohio State easily accounted for 16th seeded Montana State, 35-14.
Montana State:
QB #14: 17-32-237, 2 TD, INT
WR #1: 4-82, 2 TD
SS #25: 5 TKL, FF
Ohio State:
Justin Zwick: 14-20-177, 3 TD
Marcel Frost, TE: 6-97, 2 TD
Lawrence Wilson, DE: 2 TKL, 2 TFL, SK, FR, TD
#9 New Mexico at #8 Troy:
New Mexico, 24-6
In as little of an upset that you're going to get, 9th seeded (and higher rated than their opponents) New Mexico defeated 8th seeded Troy, 24-6. New Mexico scored 24 unanswered points to start off the game, including an 18 yard fumble return touchdown by MLB Justin Clayton with 3 seconds left in the third. Troy passed for a 4 yard touchdown with 1:23 left in the ball game, but they failed their 2 point conversion attempt and a drive in the final 20 seconds was pointless as 9th seeded New Mexico defeated 8th seeded Troy, 24-6.
New Mexico:
Kole McKamey: 10-15-149, TD
Martelius Epps, HB: 11-63, TD
Justin Clayton, MLB: 8 TKL, 2 TFL, SK, FR, TD
Troy:
Carl Meadows: 13-24-146, TD
Josh Pruitt, TE: 5-27, TD
Marcus Richardson, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL
#12 Mississippi at #5 Navy:
Navy, 24-14
In the snow at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial, 5th seeded Navy was too good for 12th seeded Mississippi, 24-14. Ole Miss scored on the first play from scrimmage, on an 82 yard pass from Schaeffer to Suggs, but it was all Navy from that point as impact fullback Adam Ballard ran for a 44 yard touchdown, Thrasher returned a kick for a touchdown and the Midshipmen even passed for a 62 yard touchdown as 5th seeded Navy defeated 12th seeded Mississippi, 24-14.
Mississippi:
Brent Schaeffer: 17-30-213, 2 TD, INT
Burnell Wallace, WR: 6-56, TD
Patrick Willis, OLB: 5 TKL, 2 TFL
Navy:
Brian Hampton: 5-8-126, TD
Adam Ballard, FB: 10-85, TD
Rob Caldwell, MLB: 4 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK
Virginia Tech, 26-8
Virginia Tech rode the emotion of the shootings on campus recently to a 26-8 first round victory over New Mexico State. The Hokies came out slow, with three field goals to show for three trips into the redzone in the majority of the first half, but a 52 yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Brian McPherson jump-started Va Tech. Sean Glennon passed for a 5 yard touchdown in the third, and although NMSU would score on a 3 yard touchdown pass by Holbrook (and subsequent 2 point conversion pass by Holbrook), it wasn't enough at 4th seeded Virginia Tech came out winners over 13th seeded New Mexico State, 26-8.
New Mexico State:
Chase Holbrook: 15-36-241, TD, 2 INT
A.J. Harris, WR: 5-99, TD
Michael Connor, MLB: 3 TKL, INT, FF
Virginia Tech:
Sean Glennon: 13-22-197, TD, 2 INT
David Clowney, WR: 6-100
Brian McPherson, CB: TKL, TFL, SK, INT, TD
#16 Montana State at #1 Ohio State:
Ohio State, 35-14
The Buckeyes scored on a 31 yard pass from Troy Smith to Ted Ginn Jr. two and a half minutes into the game, at which point Smith was injured and taken out for 8 weeks. Heh. Not that it effects anything. Montana State actually tied the game up on a 20 yard TD pass of their own a minute and a bit later, but Justin Zwick came in and passed for 3 touchdowns and along with a 40 yard fumble return touchdown by defensive end Lawrence Wilson, #1 seeded Ohio State easily accounted for 16th seeded Montana State, 35-14.
Montana State:
QB #14: 17-32-237, 2 TD, INT
WR #1: 4-82, 2 TD
SS #25: 5 TKL, FF
Ohio State:
Justin Zwick: 14-20-177, 3 TD
Marcel Frost, TE: 6-97, 2 TD
Lawrence Wilson, DE: 2 TKL, 2 TFL, SK, FR, TD
#9 New Mexico at #8 Troy:
New Mexico, 24-6
In as little of an upset that you're going to get, 9th seeded (and higher rated than their opponents) New Mexico defeated 8th seeded Troy, 24-6. New Mexico scored 24 unanswered points to start off the game, including an 18 yard fumble return touchdown by MLB Justin Clayton with 3 seconds left in the third. Troy passed for a 4 yard touchdown with 1:23 left in the ball game, but they failed their 2 point conversion attempt and a drive in the final 20 seconds was pointless as 9th seeded New Mexico defeated 8th seeded Troy, 24-6.
New Mexico:
Kole McKamey: 10-15-149, TD
Martelius Epps, HB: 11-63, TD
Justin Clayton, MLB: 8 TKL, 2 TFL, SK, FR, TD
Troy:
Carl Meadows: 13-24-146, TD
Josh Pruitt, TE: 5-27, TD
Marcus Richardson, OLB: 5 TKL, TFL
#12 Mississippi at #5 Navy:
Navy, 24-14
In the snow at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial, 5th seeded Navy was too good for 12th seeded Mississippi, 24-14. Ole Miss scored on the first play from scrimmage, on an 82 yard pass from Schaeffer to Suggs, but it was all Navy from that point as impact fullback Adam Ballard ran for a 44 yard touchdown, Thrasher returned a kick for a touchdown and the Midshipmen even passed for a 62 yard touchdown as 5th seeded Navy defeated 12th seeded Mississippi, 24-14.
Mississippi:
Brent Schaeffer: 17-30-213, 2 TD, INT
Burnell Wallace, WR: 6-56, TD
Patrick Willis, OLB: 5 TKL, 2 TFL
Navy:
Brian Hampton: 5-8-126, TD
Adam Ballard, FB: 10-85, TD
Rob Caldwell, MLB: 4 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 3 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 3:
#13 New Mexico State at #4 Virginia Tech (awkward...)
#16 Montana State at #1 Ohio State
#9 New Mexico at #8 Troy
#12 Mississippi at #5 Navy
#13 New Mexico State at #4 Virginia Tech (awkward...)
#16 Montana State at #1 Ohio State
#9 New Mexico at #8 Troy
#12 Mississippi at #5 Navy
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 2 Results
#16 New Hampshire at #1 Louisiana State:
Louisiana State, 45-17
New Hampshire, as expected, lost, but they kept things closer than you'd think. LSU scored first, but UNH replied with a field goal. LSU then passed for their second TD of the game, after which the Wildcats passed for one of their own! 14-10?!? But, of course, the Tigers then scored 28 unanswered points as #1 seeded Louisiana State defeated 16th seeded New Hampshire, 45-17.
New Hampshire:
QB #2: 20-34-361, 2 TD, 2 INT
WR #3: 7-166, 2 TD
CB #8: 5 TKL, 2 FF, FR
Louisiana State:
JaMarcus Russell: 16-18-427, 6 TD
Craig Davis, WR: 6-207, 3 TD
Darry Beckwith, OLB: 2 TKL, 2 TFL, SK, INT
#9 Wyoming at #8 Minnesota:
Wyoming, 28-21
The Cowboys took an early lead over the Golden Gophers at the beginning of the second quarter with an 18 yard TD pass. Minnesota pulled it right back to 7-all with a 3 yard run at the end of the half. But then Wyoming went on a run. With 1 second left in the third they passed for a touchdown, and then they threw for two more to make it a 28-7 Cowboys lead with 1:57 left in the ball game. Minnesota tried to comeback, and scored two touchdowns in the space of 19 seconds, but it wasn't enough as the 9th seeded Wyoming Cowboys mildly upset the 8th seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers, 28-21.
Wyoming:
Jacob Doss: 19-36-232, 4 TD, INT
Michael Ford, WR: 4-73, 2 TD
Austin Hall, OLB: 4 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 SK, FR
Minnesota:
Bryan Cupito: 15-21-215, 2 TD, INT
Ernie Wheelwright, WR: 7-125, TD
Mario Reese, OLB: 4 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, INT
#12 Louisiana-Monroe at #5 Kentucky:
Kentucky, 13-7
Louisiana-Monroe started off extremely well, as on the first play from scrimmage they scored on a 73 yard touchdown pass to take the lead. It took three minutes for Kentucky to reply with a 1 yard plunge by Rafael Little to tie the game at 7. The rest of the game would be rather boring, with 26 yard and 33 yard field goals by the 5th seeded Kentucky Wildcats as they would defeat the 12th seeded Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 13-7.
Louisiana-Monroe:
Kinsmon Landcaster: 9-13-227, TD
Adam Hogan, WR: 3-106, TD
Quintez Secka, CB: 7 TKL, 2 TFL, FF
Kentucky:
Andre Woodson: 14-19-216
Keenan Burton, WR: 6-134
Myron Pryor, DT: 3 TKL, 2 TFL, FF
#13 Louisiana Tech at #4 South Carolina:
South Carolina, 34-13
Louisiana Tech actually jumped out to an early lead with a 1 yard touchdown pass, but then the Gamecocks scored 31 unanswered points to beat down the Bulldogs, 34-13, meaning 4th seeded South Carolina will advance to the second round after defeating 13th seeded Louisiana Tech.
Honestly, I was more interested in Raw. Italian crowd! Guy from said crowd winning Intercontinental title (Real name: Boris Alexiv or something. He's from OVW.) Booing John Cena! Cheering Rated RKO! MARIA!!! I love Italy.
Louisiana Tech:
Zac Champion: 11-28-201, 2 TD, 2 INT
Eric Newman, WR: 2-78, TD
Brannon Jackson, MLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, FF
South Carolina:
Blake Mitchell: 19-30-283, 4 TD
Sidney Rice, WR: 5-69, 2 TD
Marvin Sapp, OLB: 5 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 SK, FF
Louisiana State, 45-17
New Hampshire, as expected, lost, but they kept things closer than you'd think. LSU scored first, but UNH replied with a field goal. LSU then passed for their second TD of the game, after which the Wildcats passed for one of their own! 14-10?!? But, of course, the Tigers then scored 28 unanswered points as #1 seeded Louisiana State defeated 16th seeded New Hampshire, 45-17.
New Hampshire:
QB #2: 20-34-361, 2 TD, 2 INT
WR #3: 7-166, 2 TD
CB #8: 5 TKL, 2 FF, FR
Louisiana State:
JaMarcus Russell: 16-18-427, 6 TD
Craig Davis, WR: 6-207, 3 TD
Darry Beckwith, OLB: 2 TKL, 2 TFL, SK, INT
#9 Wyoming at #8 Minnesota:
Wyoming, 28-21
The Cowboys took an early lead over the Golden Gophers at the beginning of the second quarter with an 18 yard TD pass. Minnesota pulled it right back to 7-all with a 3 yard run at the end of the half. But then Wyoming went on a run. With 1 second left in the third they passed for a touchdown, and then they threw for two more to make it a 28-7 Cowboys lead with 1:57 left in the ball game. Minnesota tried to comeback, and scored two touchdowns in the space of 19 seconds, but it wasn't enough as the 9th seeded Wyoming Cowboys mildly upset the 8th seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers, 28-21.
Wyoming:
Jacob Doss: 19-36-232, 4 TD, INT
Michael Ford, WR: 4-73, 2 TD
Austin Hall, OLB: 4 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 SK, FR
Minnesota:
Bryan Cupito: 15-21-215, 2 TD, INT
Ernie Wheelwright, WR: 7-125, TD
Mario Reese, OLB: 4 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, INT
#12 Louisiana-Monroe at #5 Kentucky:
Kentucky, 13-7
Louisiana-Monroe started off extremely well, as on the first play from scrimmage they scored on a 73 yard touchdown pass to take the lead. It took three minutes for Kentucky to reply with a 1 yard plunge by Rafael Little to tie the game at 7. The rest of the game would be rather boring, with 26 yard and 33 yard field goals by the 5th seeded Kentucky Wildcats as they would defeat the 12th seeded Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 13-7.
Louisiana-Monroe:
Kinsmon Landcaster: 9-13-227, TD
Adam Hogan, WR: 3-106, TD
Quintez Secka, CB: 7 TKL, 2 TFL, FF
Kentucky:
Andre Woodson: 14-19-216
Keenan Burton, WR: 6-134
Myron Pryor, DT: 3 TKL, 2 TFL, FF
#13 Louisiana Tech at #4 South Carolina:
South Carolina, 34-13
Louisiana Tech actually jumped out to an early lead with a 1 yard touchdown pass, but then the Gamecocks scored 31 unanswered points to beat down the Bulldogs, 34-13, meaning 4th seeded South Carolina will advance to the second round after defeating 13th seeded Louisiana Tech.
Honestly, I was more interested in Raw. Italian crowd! Guy from said crowd winning Intercontinental title (Real name: Boris Alexiv or something. He's from OVW.) Booing John Cena! Cheering Rated RKO! MARIA!!! I love Italy.
Louisiana Tech:
Zac Champion: 11-28-201, 2 TD, 2 INT
Eric Newman, WR: 2-78, TD
Brannon Jackson, MLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK, FF
South Carolina:
Blake Mitchell: 19-30-283, 4 TD
Sidney Rice, WR: 5-69, 2 TD
Marvin Sapp, OLB: 5 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 SK, FF
April Absurdity: Day 2 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 2:
#16 New Hampshire at #1 Louisiana State
#9 Wyoming at #8 Minnesota
#12 Louisiana-Monroe at #5 Kentucky
#13 Louisiana Tech at #4 South Carolina
#16 New Hampshire at #1 Louisiana State
#9 Wyoming at #8 Minnesota
#12 Louisiana-Monroe at #5 Kentucky
#13 Louisiana Tech at #4 South Carolina
Monday, April 16, 2007
April Absurdity: Day 1 Results
#16 Massachusetts at #1 Florida:
Florida, 26-8
The Gators led all game, and the result was never in doubt. #1 Florida pulls out the obvious victory over I-AA #16 Massachusetts.
Florida:
Chris Leak: 21-29-236, 2 TD
Dallas Baker, WR: 5-47, TD
Earl Everett, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK
Massachusetts:
QB #10: 5-11-56, 2 INT
HB #5: 10-44 (FB #14: 3-3, TD)
FS #6: 5 TKL, TFL, SK, FF
#9 Washington at #8 Kansas State:
Kansas State, 20-13 (OT)
Kansas State led early, but U-Dub tied it up at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Huskies went deep with 20 seconds left, but the Wildcats picked it off to send it to OT. A 3 yard run by fullback Rimmon McNeese occured on the K-State possession, but Isaiah Stanback was sacked on third down and then scrambled unsuccessfully on fourth down to give #8 Kansas State the win over #9 Washington. Damn. Well, now you know this thing isn't rigged (I'm a U-Dub and Michigan fan).
Kansas State:
Allan Evridge: 19-33-169, TD, 2 INT
Thomas Clayton, HB: 13-103
Maurice Mack, OLB: 5 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, INT, FF
Washington:
Isaiah Stanback: 13-28-113, TD, 2 INT
Mark Palaita, FB: 2-9 rec, 1 TD, 1-1 rush
Roy Lewis, CB: 6 TKL, INT, FF
#12 North Carolina at #5 Missouri
North Carolina, 28-21
North Carolina led early after a 68 yard touchdown pass. Missouri pulled one back with a 9 yard TD at the end of the first to tie things up at 7. But the Tarheels then scored two unanswered touchdowns followed by picking off a Missouri pass in the endzone to give UNC a 21-7 lead and the ball. Then a 72 yard touchdown pass gave North Carolina a commanding lead which they would not give up as the 12th seeded Tarheels gave us the first upset of April Absurdity over 5th seeded Missouri, 28-21.
Missouri:
Chase Daniel: 18-24-278, 3 TD, INT
William Franklin, WR: 4-114, 2 TD
Dedrick Harrington, MLB: 4 TKL, 4 TFL, SK
North Carolina:
Joe Dailey: 12-18-290, 4 TD
Brooks Foster, WR: 4-193, 2 TD
Brian Rackley, DE: 5 TKL, 4 TFL, 4 SK
#13 Air Force at #4 Nebraska
Nebraska, 35-9
Nebraska led early on a 53 yard touchdown pass from Zac Taylor to Marlon Lucky and never looked back, as Lucky was a part of all 5 Nebraska touchdowns in this game - he ran for 3 and caught two TD passes. Taylor was injured in the second quarter, but Harrison Beck came in and filled in nicely as 4th seeded Nebraska easily accounted for 13th seeded Air Force.
Nebraska:
Harrison Beck: 16-22-194, TD
Marlon Lucky, HB: 21-150, 3 TD, 4-101 rec, 2 TD
Jay Moore, DE: 7 TKL, 2 TFL, SK
Air Force:
Sean Carney: 2-6-58, INT (inj)
Justin Handley, HB: 26-154
John Rabold, MLB: 8 TKL, TFL
Florida, 26-8
The Gators led all game, and the result was never in doubt. #1 Florida pulls out the obvious victory over I-AA #16 Massachusetts.
Florida:
Chris Leak: 21-29-236, 2 TD
Dallas Baker, WR: 5-47, TD
Earl Everett, OLB: 3 TKL, TFL, SK
Massachusetts:
QB #10: 5-11-56, 2 INT
HB #5: 10-44 (FB #14: 3-3, TD)
FS #6: 5 TKL, TFL, SK, FF
#9 Washington at #8 Kansas State:
Kansas State, 20-13 (OT)
Kansas State led early, but U-Dub tied it up at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Huskies went deep with 20 seconds left, but the Wildcats picked it off to send it to OT. A 3 yard run by fullback Rimmon McNeese occured on the K-State possession, but Isaiah Stanback was sacked on third down and then scrambled unsuccessfully on fourth down to give #8 Kansas State the win over #9 Washington. Damn. Well, now you know this thing isn't rigged (I'm a U-Dub and Michigan fan).
Kansas State:
Allan Evridge: 19-33-169, TD, 2 INT
Thomas Clayton, HB: 13-103
Maurice Mack, OLB: 5 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 SK, INT, FF
Washington:
Isaiah Stanback: 13-28-113, TD, 2 INT
Mark Palaita, FB: 2-9 rec, 1 TD, 1-1 rush
Roy Lewis, CB: 6 TKL, INT, FF
#12 North Carolina at #5 Missouri
North Carolina, 28-21
North Carolina led early after a 68 yard touchdown pass. Missouri pulled one back with a 9 yard TD at the end of the first to tie things up at 7. But the Tarheels then scored two unanswered touchdowns followed by picking off a Missouri pass in the endzone to give UNC a 21-7 lead and the ball. Then a 72 yard touchdown pass gave North Carolina a commanding lead which they would not give up as the 12th seeded Tarheels gave us the first upset of April Absurdity over 5th seeded Missouri, 28-21.
Missouri:
Chase Daniel: 18-24-278, 3 TD, INT
William Franklin, WR: 4-114, 2 TD
Dedrick Harrington, MLB: 4 TKL, 4 TFL, SK
North Carolina:
Joe Dailey: 12-18-290, 4 TD
Brooks Foster, WR: 4-193, 2 TD
Brian Rackley, DE: 5 TKL, 4 TFL, 4 SK
#13 Air Force at #4 Nebraska
Nebraska, 35-9
Nebraska led early on a 53 yard touchdown pass from Zac Taylor to Marlon Lucky and never looked back, as Lucky was a part of all 5 Nebraska touchdowns in this game - he ran for 3 and caught two TD passes. Taylor was injured in the second quarter, but Harrison Beck came in and filled in nicely as 4th seeded Nebraska easily accounted for 13th seeded Air Force.
Nebraska:
Harrison Beck: 16-22-194, TD
Marlon Lucky, HB: 21-150, 3 TD, 4-101 rec, 2 TD
Jay Moore, DE: 7 TKL, 2 TFL, SK
Air Force:
Sean Carney: 2-6-58, INT (inj)
Justin Handley, HB: 26-154
John Rabold, MLB: 8 TKL, TFL
April Absurdity: Day 1 Schedule
Here is the schedule for Day 1:
#16 Massachusetts at #1 Florida
#9 Washington at #8 Kansas State
#12 North Carolina at #5 Missouri
#13 Air Force at #4 Nebraska
#16 Massachusetts at #1 Florida
#9 Washington at #8 Kansas State
#12 North Carolina at #5 Missouri
#13 Air Force at #4 Nebraska
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