It's the 2012 Cotton Bowl, a grand match up between Kansas State and Arkansas, at this point two nameless, faceless teams that make up the third to last college football game before the long darkness of offseason.
It's on FOX at 7:00 pm, which means even more crowd shots than ESPN has given us over the past 83 bowl games, which is rather amazing when you think about it. Gus Johnson is announcing, so even if the game has a 30-point margin ether way, you're still gonna feel like it's the most exciting thing happenin' on Friday night.
Admit it, you sunabitches, you missed all those Wildcat fans this season, didn't you? It's okay - hey, they were always fun to play with, all you had to do was deny they were ever good at anything, and BAM! They were in a tizzy! By comparison, Northwestern fans just aren't the same (although... Indiana could do well in this area - IF they ever have a football team worth mentioning).
I'll be rooting for Kansas State tonight, just like old times! Don't forget your Power Towel!
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ESPN Bias in Full Force
As of 6:47, ESPN doesn’t have a current article posted about this game…which has two top ten teams playing. Is this because its one of the few bowl games they haven’t hoarded the broadcasting rights too? I’ve been looking forward to this game and will be cheering for the mildcats.
Husker in BFE - January 6, 2012
where is BFE?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Niobrara, lol
Husker in BFE - January 6, 2012
I'll take Fox network over ESPN anyday!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
ok
finally, got home from work, ate something, ready to go…
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Hey,
where the hell is Eco-Cat? : D
redvalley - January 6, 2012
no shit
they give us this guy trace adkins, but … what, is he going to sing or something?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Hope not!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Right here
Epic Fail to the epic degree.
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
Ah!
One of my favorite posters (because I agree with 99% of what you say) to the rescue!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Haha thanks
Now how can I get you to agree with that other 1% ? :)
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
What the heck.
Okay.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Props for reading that ridiculously long comment I made on Bo Must Go Volume 2
I was typing that last night when it was way past my bedtime, and I was hoping it would make sense…then I posted it and saw how long it was and I was just like “yeah…no one is reading that, not even me to see if it made sense.” It has to be like the longest comment ever on this site. It could have made two fan posts!
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
this is at jerryville, isn't it?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Yep, cause you know Jerry is an Ark. Alum!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Indeed.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Ok, that Dr. Pepper commercial was STOOOOPID!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Wow...
31 bowls down, four to go. Time flies.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Jon, Jon, Jon...
Nope. Can’t do it. Even if they were playing 80’s era Canes.
Plus, I need the Hogs to win to help me win my bowl pick’em.
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
Same here.
Soooooo-eeeee!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
wow
that’s some strong hate you got there….
need some counseling? :)
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
No. My roommate is a K-State fan.
Non-stop talking up the Cotton Bowl compared to Cap One Bowl.
Told her that Bill Callahan appeared in a Cotton Bowl.
She didn’t get it.
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
About that bowl pick em'...
So I logged in the other day to see how I was doing in the Cornnation one…turns out that when I submitted my picks, something must have gone wrong and they didn’t go through! Oh well…there’s always next year. Plus I’m in two other groups so I can probably get over it.
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
Hey, if Snyder can do it,,,
why not TO?
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
because
we already have a head coach?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
i still have dreams about being chased by
zombie bill snyder, whose skeletal fingers are so thin they can unlock doors like a safecracker.
no one is safe.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
how do you
lose your lane that quickly?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Was that the kicker who fell down?? LOL
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Ray Kibble
wildcat defensive lineman.
Teee heeeee heeee
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
what the hell????
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Gutsy call,,,,but FAIL!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
too bad on the drop
big play avoided
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Recievers dropping passes???
sounds familiar!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
okay
hey, how was everyone’s week?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Busy with breakdowns!!
But i have my house back,,,LOL!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Good.
The weather has been unbelievable beautiful. Don’t need our usual January thaw, because there’s nothing to melt.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Was 74 here yeaterday!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
this is
just wrong
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
LOL
U JELLY JON?
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
i just feel like
it’s saving up for February to be -40 for 20 straight days with 700" of snow
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
This is probably true
/Mother Nature hiding around corner with knife
//…waits
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
We were
almost as warm here…so nice.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Husker Wrestling
from Husker Wrestling on twitter: #7 Jake Sueflohn wins by major dec. over #6 Hunter Stieber! NU 7, OSU 7
Sueflohn is a Husker
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Thanks for the update.
That Adam guy has my interest piqued in the wrestling team.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
good
I’m glad we got someone to write for wrestling.
now – we need baseball, women’s basketball and volleyball… or something like that :)
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I vote red for volleyball!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
I can't even
figure out how to do a fan post.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
training!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Hmmmm,
I must be really grateful.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
I've already had Hawkeye co-workers talking trash over this
It’s all they have
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
WOW
they called a PICK play!!! they never call that!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
wouldn't it be cool if my car
lasted 250k miles without everything breaking the moment it went out of warranty?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Don't think he got it...
redvalley - January 6, 2012
wow
i didn’t either, but he just kept surging forward
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
flag
probably holding.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
With that over-bite,
Snyder reminds me of a skinny bald eagle.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Tim Brewster what did you think about that last play?
WIN FIGHT TRY HOLDING WORK
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
brewster
isn’t on the sideline is he?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
K-State messing up this drive
with penalties and now clock management.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
who the hell
they think they are, us?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Imitation
is the highest form of flattery, you know.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
holy cow
they are looking like us in the bowl game!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Aaaaand they fumble!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Hey,
misery loves company!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Sack fumble
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
Go Hawgs!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
one thing
KSU has a pretty decent secondary
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Held them to 3,,,thats good!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Piggies take the lead
3-0.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Klein
can do that most of the game for four yards a carry – it may be more interesting than the coming title game, tho
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIVzmaS6ytY&feature=related
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
cute
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
nice coverage
on that Adams dude. looked like he might get away for a second
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Wow
what a stuff by Kansas State!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Wow,nice stop by KSU.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Looked like a Horse Collar!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
"all the way up to the 10"
what a dumbass decision
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
why not just let it go????
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
I didn't
expect this to be quite the defensive battle it’s been.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Lol at Dr. Pepper for making a 10 calorie drink
“It’s not for women!” Well guess what, I’m a dude and there’s no way I’m drinking that. Ever.
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
Dumbass commercial also!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
It's not bad really.
Pretty much most of Dr. Pepper’s products are good, but I agree that commmercial is stupid.
Catch Phrase!
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
hey
my 12-year old loves that commercial!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
what the heck
there was no one in front of Klein for YARDS
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Are these NU recievers??
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
TD Hogs!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
there
should have been a flag on that play – can’t believe it wasn’t called a block in the back
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
i guess not on the replay
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
TD ARK!
Punt return.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIVzmaS6ytY&feature=related
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
HaHa!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Is that the same dude that had that amazing run against Tenn.
Why do you kick it to him Mildcats?
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
dont get that either
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
man
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
wait for tomorrow's big game
Pitt vs SMU
woohooo!!!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
You're surely
not doing a thread for that one, are you?
redvalley - January 6, 2012
well
we skipped the Orange, didn’t we?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Is that a yes
or a no?
redvalley - January 6, 2012
nooooooooooo
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
And we're boycotting
that finest of all National Championship Games to ever be played in the history of College Football…right?
redvalley - January 6, 2012
oh
no… i feel obligated if for no other reason than to bitch about it.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Jon, you should've educated me,,,
on how to do a thread,,,then i could have gotten practice on these meaningless bowl games!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Sunday night's game
should be decent, believe it or not
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Gonna need a lot of beer for that one!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
this game
is like watching Nebraska without a decent first quarter by Kansas State.
man, there is a massive amount of indecision going on
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
At least I can actually watch this one
Well, that is without finding some online stream that would make the feds very unahppy. ESPN is like the mafia of college football.
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
you can't watch ESPN online?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
man
I miss the days when beer commercial were just full of rampant sexism.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Well,
the Cats held them to a FG. `13-0 Arkansas.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
they ran that screen play
just like Bill Snyder drew it up -slow and jerky
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
K-State
can’t get anything going against this Arky D.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Evening all
Guess Snyder’s lck isn’t with them yet. Maybe it just needs more time
~OnlyJade~ - January 6, 2012
hi jade
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Hey,
glad you made it!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
hey
how you doing Jade!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
not too bad
Was so glad this was a short week
~OnlyJade~ - January 6, 2012 via iPhone app
Momma's taking me out for dinner,,,be back later!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
TD Hogs,,,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIVzmaS6ytY&feature=related
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
turning int a rout
ain’t it.
hell, it is a rout
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Wow
what a pass! Arkansas TD!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
And KSU
blocks the extra point, and gets a safety.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Well that looks familiar
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
mildcat xp block for the deuce
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
maybe
it’ll start turning around here – something needs to happen or this game’s already over
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Hell no
I got 30 confidence pts. riding on this.
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
PIG SOOOOOEEEEE!
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
hahaah
man, that’s a lot!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
It was kind of a gamble but so far its paying off
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
K State in trouble!!!!
And get 2 on the block,,,Hahaha!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
K State+ NU tonight!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
=,,,,damit!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Hey,
your wife’s waiting in the car!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
i have this odd craving for prune juice
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Oh, my........
redvalley - January 6, 2012
and gin?
~OnlyJade~ - January 6, 2012 via iPhone app
I'll bet
that combo would make a superb intestinal cleaner-outer.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
from twitter
#Huskers wrestling pulls off the upset of No. 6 Ohio State 18-16 behind a huge win from Jake Sueflohn in a matchup of top ten wrestlers
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Wow!
That makes the upcoming Iowa match even more interesting.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Stepped away...
How did KSU get the ball back?
redvalley - January 6, 2012
fumble on a sack
and KSU recovered
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Thanks.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
great play call!!!!
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
TD Cats!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
just a bit ago
this game looked like a one-sided ass kicking in the making.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
19-9 Arkansas.
KSU still in this.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Kansas State
players collided. He might be damned near unconscious
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
tht was just a fucking stupid play
by the K State defender coming in late.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Damn,
this looks serious.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
yeah
just…. not good – helluva collision head to head
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I think I saw his feet move.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
he was moving after the hit
but you have to wonder – if he knows what he’s doing, where he’s at or if he has a neck injury….
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I hate
when bad things happen in this sport I so love.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
is it one helluva violent sport
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
He raised his arm
thank God.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Oh yeah this is a Fox broadcast
ALL THE AMERICAN IDOL PROMOS!!!
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
Yea band!
Happy memories.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
One good thing
about this being on Fox, we’re not being bombarded with LSU-Bama talk.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
good point
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
OK
Heading to the bar to watch the rest of this game. If your in the Omaha area and are looking for a place to drink and make fun of the mildcats hit me up with a reply.
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
I'd do that
if I were in Omaha.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
And remember
It was about mid-50’s all week.
(and maybe next week too)
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
that
Tim Brewster is so insightful.
how’d he not make it as a head coach
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Kansas State
with a nice drive going
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
This
is an impressive drive by K-State.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
TD Kitties!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
for the second half
we’ll watch the Collin Klein show
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
oooooooo
Doc1028 said he had 30 points on this game. for Arkansas
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I only have 15 on the Hogs.
But Bliss is so far ahead, he may already have this pickem wrapped up.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Yeah I have no shot at the Cornnation pickem
You all are too damn good
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
I'm currently
in 8th place, and I’m a dumb girl…braggity brag-brag.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Last time I checked I was in the top ten
Not sure after the orange bowl beatdown though
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
Lotta game time left
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
K State's defense
has got their mojo working, man.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
4th down for Arky
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
and they screwed it up
no, they got a TO in time
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I went and played some Skyrim for a while
Did I miss anything exciting?
Billgrip - January 6, 2012
K State
is right back in it at 16-19 with a great drive.
Arky going for it on 4th when we return.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
ok
they punted.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
you gotta
admire what Snyder’s done with these guys. built a team out of bailing wire.
We’d love to have their secondary
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I've watched them a couple of times this yr.
Definately tenacious
HuskerinTX - January 6, 2012
oh man
can’t have those drops anymore, ’Cats
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
oh knocked away
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Defender got a hand on it.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Remember the first quarter
when K-State had those penalties? And now they’ve eliminated them. Novel concept we could learn from.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
honestly
that’s because Snyder’s offense isn’t so whiz bang. seriously – Pelini constantly complains about execution. They need to get some bread and butter plays and go from there.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Well most of those penalties came in 2nd half anyway
but I get your point
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
Yeah, that's what I meant.
Get the crap cleaned up by the second half.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
That not how you FUCKING THROW A FOOTBALL DR. PEPPER!!!
Doc1028 - January 6, 2012
K State's defense is consistently
around the ball
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
talk about a big drop
man, that was right there.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
OOh
the Cats were fortunate there.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
is that Hartman
took a knee to the head?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
yeah
hell, they don’t want to lose him.
he’s fearless in the secondary
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
hahahahahaah
dude wide open and out of bounds…
that was just not a good play by the receiver
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
You wouldn't
put that on Wilson for the pass being too high?
redvalley - January 6, 2012
oh
yeah, i guess. :)
still, the receiver looked like he had enough room to make a play in the air and get his foot down, he just forgot where he was.
guess it ultimately cost them nothing
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
And finally,
TD Arkansas.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
26-16 Razorbacks.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
klein
looks all over on his passes doesn’t he?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Is he a senior?
redvalley - January 6, 2012
no
I think he’s a sophomore or junior
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
This is
the first time I’ve seen him this year. I’m impressed.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
another nice drive
for Kansas State so far
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
really should have had that slant
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
i don't know about that
I think you just go back and toss the ball in the air on play action and if it’s intercepted, so be it.
tooooo safe, and not much gained
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
threaded that right between
two KSU defenders… man…
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
That was cool.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
should be grounding
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
and the refs agree.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
False start
on a 50-yd. FG attempt. Arkansas decides to punt.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
The only good thing about the Outback,,,,
when their service sucks,,,i get free beer!!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
you're already back?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Yea!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
I got free beer,,,,
because Outback sucks!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
fool
nearly ran backwards and didn’t get the first down
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Can't believe
Smith held onto that.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
that one too
two third pick ups in a row….
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Am i on the right thread???
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
yeah
why? not refreshing?
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Ok, seems to be,,,
must be all the free beer!! LOL
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Good grief.
Some of these throws and catches have been awesome.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
K State
gotta go here….
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
that
was a pretty horrible kick
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
That FG miss may have
sealed their fate. Arky D playing to well.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
yeah
Wildcat life is slipping away here.
despite that, still a helluva season for them.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I have never had,,,
a good meal, or have had a meal in a timely manner at Outback?! Some food is good, but most of theirs is terrible,,,and takes forever! Just my review on the Outback.
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
i can't remember
the last time I was at one.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
You're not missing anything!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
I've
never been to one.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
See post above!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Hey,
at least you got free beer. That’s got to count for something!
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Manager felt bad it was taking so long,,,,
so i got my beer for free and my meal!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Got to spend time with the wife ,,,
and Riley,,,so it’s all good!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
red, you really need an avatar,,,,
can we pick one for you??
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
I get to approve it first.
And someone will have to attach it, or post it, or whatever you call it.
A kitty would be nice.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Im searching!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
This??
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
OOOHHHH
My Rexy. But it would only be good through next season, when I will have to move on to my next Husker boyfriend. ; D
redvalley - January 6, 2012
Enjoy it while it lasts!!!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
that's probably
the end for K State
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Dolly Parton
looks gross with how much plastic her face sports
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Love Dolly!!!
but yea,,,,she’s like 70!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
that
was some piss poor blocking on that return
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
oooooooo
roughing the pass too
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
oh
that was just plain ass dirty.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
lead
into the back of the head of the QB – should have been ejected
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
I'm really liking Klein...
intelligent, good runner, has some zip on his throws.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
that's it
too bad for K State. Would have liked to see them beat Arkansas.
Jon Johnston - January 6, 2012
Yea,,,was pulling for them!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Okay,
Time for sleep. Night guys.
redvalley - January 6, 2012
night red!!
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
One more red,,,
sd.husker - January 6, 2012
Glad I came back to this thread
to see this. Recy, recy, rec-rec!
redvalley - January 7, 2012
Im glad you did too!!
sd.husker - January 7, 2012
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