We Must Protect this Couch! (Fiesta Bowl Game Thread)

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 5:45 PM CST in Football

I'm tired of talking about Boise State. I'm tired of the talk that USC deserves to be #1 because they beat a team in the Rose Bowl that would have finished 6th in the Big 12. I'm ready to talk about the Sooners and the Mountaineers.

There is a lot on the line tonight for Oklahoma. A win would allow them to finish the season as the 2nd or 3rd ranked team in the nation and an impressive win could split the national championship.

This is the biggest game for the Sooners since the Orange Bowl following the 2004 season. Here's to hoping that Big Game Bob makes a comeback tonight.

If Sooner fans get their way there will be no couch burning tonight.

We'll be here all night posting our comments on the game so feel free to join us to leave your own comments before, during and after the game.

Malcolm Kelly was on the field, in pads, warming up just a little while ago. Hopefully that is a sign that he's healthy enough to play.

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Dang, get it started already!

Suspension is killing me.

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:17 PM CST reply actions

Mountaineers Talking Trash at the Coin Toss

Sooners win the toss

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions

It should go without saying

That this first drive for Oklahoma is huge.

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions

that fiesta bowl logo

is going to make me think thar's a flag on every play in this game.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions

he didn't make

that.

why they didn't sneak that......

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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions

well

he did make it. good spot.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions

Kelly isn't on the field

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions

why is that?

sacked.....

wow. rough start for the Sooners.

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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions

He is injured

Was questionable before the game.

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions

Not what we were looking for on the first series

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions

This Just In

Pat White is fast!

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions

wtf

was that, a dodge commercial in the middle of the game?

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http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions

i get it

the dodge keys to the game.

wow.
i'm quick, aren't i?

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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions

Ray Finkle

Misses a field goal for WVU.

Now the offense has GOT to move the ball.

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions

Bradford looks shaky

But you really can't blame him because he isn't getting any time.

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions

Bradford

has to get quicker on his decision-making....

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions

Agreed!

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

poor

start, very poor start by Okahoma.

that's okay if their defense gets cooking.

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http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions

Agreed Again!!

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions

lotta

speed on that one, man. great return.

defense pressure.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions

Special Teams

May be where the Sooners miss Holmes the most.

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions

i love

my kids.... but this game will be much easier to watch once they go to bed.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions

Mine

are 45 minutes away from bed time

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions

could

have been flagged for that hit on the incomplete pass.

oh, he hyper-extended his knee or pulled a hammie.

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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions

Looked like a hammie to me

Defense deserves a ton of credit for holding them to a field goal.

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions

Allen Patrick

Is my hero

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions

damn

ran into his own guy... otherwise he'd have scored.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions

run

at them, not around them, dammit.

run the ball straight off the guards.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions

Sweet

I saw Malcolm Kelly in the game

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions

Settle down Sam

Crap!

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions

arggghhhh

right at them, you sunsabitches. pound the bastards!

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions

good lord

poor choice. nice catch by the db

they'll figure it out.

wasted a long kick return, though.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions

kind

of different, running right into the blitz area instead of throwing.

ouch.

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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions

Well

At least they are keeping them out of the end zone

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions

The First Quarter Could Have Been Better

But then again it could have been a lot worse

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions

Bradford

is struggling. take him out of the equation, start running the ball right at their defense.

they'll move their linebackers up and inside and then you can start screwing with them.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions

how

do they call illegal procedure, and then let the play go on?

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions

Offensive Line Mistakes

are inexcusable

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions

holy cow.

Bradford's playing two hand touch tonight? wtf?

man, the Sooner's line is playing like crap, Bradford's playing like crap....

the defense is going to have to get a turnover here.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions

That actually looked kinda funny

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions

defense

is doing well. Slaton's injured, yes?

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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions

No You Can't Have a Gun for Christmas

You'll shoot yourself in the foot!

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions

shit

that was a block in the back. it was needless, the guy was out of positon.

stupid mistake.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions

finally

a stupid stupid penalty by WV.

he was about two yards out of bounds....

oeeeeee! two personal foul penalties! bonus!!!

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for the 30 free yards!

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions

Sooners Have Got to Take Advantage of This

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions

poop

hit the field goal, get on the board.

Bradford still off....

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions

That last pass should have been caught

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions

Would have preferred a touchdown

but at least the Sooners are on the board

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions

That was the worst case scenario following OU's FG

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions

oh

man....

what the hell. they just allowed a guy who's a little faster than me to score on a long run.

the linebackers got pulled to the side and too far upfield to make the play when he cut back.

he cut back.a fullback cut back. nice play by him.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions

Take the field goal

and make it a one score game

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions

It's Time To Worry Folks

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions

now

the offenses are moving.

Oklahoma needs to keep them out of the end zone here. still giving up big plays....

and there's a wide open receiver for the touchdown.

shit.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions

time

enough to score for Oklahoma.

let's go. there's plenty of of football to be played.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions

west virginia

came to play. why do you call a play on 4th and 1 where the guard is required to pull is beyond me.

it's too friggin' slow.....

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions

second half

Oklahoma needs to come out and get the run going. there's plenty of time left in this game, but they need to control the game from here on out.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions

Disappointing first half

Hope this turns around in the second half. It is bad enough being a Sooner in Austin without losing this bowl game.

by chrisabo on Jan 2, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions

They are going over the stats on Sooner Radio

Not even sure the worst one, but 1 of 8 on third-downs is pretty bad.

Let's turn this thing around with a big stop here and start it up.

They also reported that Slaton is definitely out, although not sure that is really that bad for WVU with Devine in there.

by chrisabo on Jan 2, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions

Nice blitz

Now we need another good return to set us up.

by chrisabo on Jan 2, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions

three and out

great start to the second half. good pressure. one stupid mistake, but it didn't cost them.

Bradford go!

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by Corn Nation on Jan 2, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions

2nd Half Thread is Up on the Home Page

by ccmachine on Jan 2, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions

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