January 1st Bowl Games

Dan · Jan 1, 2013, 08:00 AM

Northwestern vs Mississippi State
Gator Bowl
11:00am CT - ESPN2

Purdue vs Oklahoma State
Heart of Dallas Bowl
11:00am CT - ESPNU

Michigan vs South Carolina
Outback Bowl
12:00pm CT - ESPN

Georgia vs Nebraska
Capital One Bowl
12:00pm CT - ABC

Wisconsin vs Stanford
Rose Bowl
4:00pm CT - ESPN

Northern Illinois vs Florida State
Orange Bowl
7:30pm CT - ESPN

trevdv · Jan 1, 2013, 09:20 AM

Northwestern, OK State, South Carolina, Georgia, Stanford, and Northern Illinois win.

B1G goes 1-4, because Wisconsin isn't prepared with their interim coach, Nebraska is simply not as good as some of us believed, and might be blown out again, OK State took down the Sooners, while Purdue had really about zero wins to brag about, and South Carolina is a dominant team.

blmillini · Jan 1, 2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by trevdv

Northwestern, OK State, South Carolina, Georgia, Stanford, and Northern Illinois win.

B1G goes 1-4, because Wisconsin isn't prepared with their interim coach, Nebraska is simply not as good as some of us believed, and might be blown out again, OK State took down the Sooners, while Purdue had really about zero wins to brag about, and South Carolina is a dominant team.

Agree with most but think NW may take it on the chin and NIU is likely to get throttled. Look at what the MAC teams have been doing in the lesser bowl games and NIU played some tight games in conference.

KJKobs · Jan 1, 2013, 09:59 AM

I've been pleasantly surprised at the number of NIU fans we've seen so far in South Florida. Hoping for a Huskies upset but at the very least, a competitve, non-blowout game.

illinidarrin · Jan 1, 2013, 10:27 AM

Purdue is already getting stomped.

trevdv · Jan 1, 2013, 10:32 AM

I love the Rose Bowl, but I never understood why it was called 'The Grandaddy of Them All' if it wasn't the nat'l championship game?

illinicb · Jan 1, 2013, 10:35 AM

I almost always pull for B1G teams, but I hate NU. Unfortunately they are up 10-0 already.

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Jan 1, 2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by trevdv

I love the Rose Bowl, but I never understood why it was called 'The Grandaddy of Them All' if it wasn't the nat'l championship game?

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The Rose Bowl is nicknamed "The Granddaddy of Them All" because it is the oldest bowl game, and is often considered[by whom?] the most prestigious of all the bowl games. It was first played in 1902, and has been played annually since 1916.

Wiki

trevdv · Jan 1, 2013, 10:48 AM

Huh, interesting. Just seemed kind of strange to keep hearing them call it the most important of them all, even though it wasn't the nat'l championship game...

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Jan 1, 2013, 10:58 AM

There was no national championship game until 1998 (or 1992 depending on the definition).

illinidarrin · Jan 1, 2013, 11:10 AM

ugh, could Miss St. suck anymore today?

Alaskan Illini · Jan 1, 2013, 11:26 AM

Depressing that NW Suckcats could be the only B1G winner today . . .

CaptainHindsight · Jan 1, 2013, 11:41 AM

Nebraska with 2 quick scores.

illinicb · Jan 1, 2013, 11:47 AM

Every time I see Lou Holtz on the screen I want to vomit. Or worse.

DaytonIllini · Jan 1, 2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by illinicb

Every time I see Lou Holtz on the screen I want to vomit. Or worse.

Be careful. Most modern flat screens respond poorly to the low pH's found in stomach acid.

illinicb · Jan 1, 2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonIllini

Be careful. Most modern flat screens respond poorly to the low pH's found in stomach acid.

And now NU may win a bowl game? Words alone cannot express my hatred for NU.

F Fitz

Alaskan Illini · Jan 1, 2013, 01:27 PM

And NW STILL sucks . . . but they have broken an unprecedented 64 year record for supreme suckiness.

trevdv · Jan 1, 2013, 01:53 PM

The day of the B1G is hanging in the balance right now--Michigan leading by one, Nebraska tied with Georgia...the conference could very easily win two games down the stretch, or lose two.

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Jan 1, 2013, 02:25 PM

Stick a fork in Nebraska, they are done.

IlliniSteve · Jan 1, 2013, 02:33 PM

Michigan is in trouble, S. Carolina is driving late

And a last second TD does them in, Gamecocks win

illinois_hustle · Jan 1, 2013, 02:41 PM

The one missed sack opportunity for Michigan will haunt them as they are about to go down to S Carolina on that drive.

Alaskan Illini · Jan 1, 2013, 02:43 PM

And the truth will be revealed . . .

Michigan and Nebraska go down in flames, exposing the B1G as a charlatan, as we've been saying all year. Thanks guys - way to represent the B1G!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

CaptainHindsight · Jan 1, 2013, 02:43 PM

double gut punch for the B1G. at least NU and MSU won their games.

trevdv · Jan 1, 2013, 02:44 PM

Another embarrassing day for B1G football, not sure it will get any better with the Rose Bowl coming up.

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Jan 1, 2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by trevdv

Another embarrassing day for B1G football, not sure it will get any better with the Rose Bowl coming up.

Not sure why this is "embarrassing"? Wasn't the B1G underdogs in each game? We won one, another came down to the last play.

*shrug*

OK, Purdue should be embarrassed, but they shouldn't have been in a bowl game to begin with. :laugh:

Jan 1, 2013, 09:59 AM	#4
KJKobs Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 871	I've been pleasantly surprised at the number of NIU fans we've seen so far in South Florida. Hoping for a Huskies upset but at the very least, a competitve, non-blowout game. __________________ Twitter: @KJKobs

Jan 1, 2013, 10:35 AM	#7
illinicb Location: Northbrook Posts: 5,749	I almost always pull for B1G teams, but I hate NU. Unfortunately they are up 10-0 already. __________________ "I could care less" does not mean the same as "I couldn't care less"

Jan 1, 2013, 10:58 AM	#10
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,851	There was no national championship game until 1998 (or 1992 depending on the definition). Last edited by WesterveltVictoryCigar; Jan 1, 2013 at 11:03 AM.

Jan 1, 2013, 11:26 AM	#12
Alaskan Illini The Frozen Illini Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 535	Depressing that NW Suckcats could be the only B1G winner today . . . __________________ I root for Illinois and ANYBODY who plays Michigan!

Jan 1, 2013, 11:47 AM	#14
illinicb Location: Northbrook Posts: 5,749	Every time I see Lou Holtz on the screen I want to vomit. Or worse. __________________ "I could care less" does not mean the same as "I couldn't care less"

Jan 1, 2013, 08:00 AM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,883	Northwestern vs Mississippi State Gator Bowl 11:00am CT - ESPN2 Purdue vs Oklahoma State Heart of Dallas Bowl 11:00am CT - ESPNU Michigan vs South Carolina Outback Bowl 12:00pm CT - ESPN Georgia vs Nebraska Capital One Bowl 12:00pm CT - ABC Wisconsin vs Stanford Rose Bowl 4:00pm CT - ESPN Northern Illinois vs Florida State Orange Bowl 7:30pm CT - ESPN

Jan 1, 2013, 09:20 AM	#2
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,565	Northwestern, OK State, South Carolina, Georgia, Stanford, and Northern Illinois win. B1G goes 1-4, because Wisconsin isn't prepared with their interim coach, Nebraska is simply not as good as some of us believed, and might be blown out again, OK State took down the Sooners, while Purdue had really about zero wins to brag about, and South Carolina is a dominant team.

Jan 1, 2013, 10:27 AM	#5
illinidarrin Location: from parts unknown Posts: 2,103	Purdue is already getting stomped.

Jan 1, 2013, 10:32 AM	#6
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,565	I love the Rose Bowl, but I never understood why it was called 'The Grandaddy of Them All' if it wasn't the nat'l championship game?

Jan 1, 2013, 10:48 AM	#9
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,565	Huh, interesting. Just seemed kind of strange to keep hearing them call it the most important of them all, even though it wasn't the nat'l championship game...

Jan 1, 2013, 11:10 AM	#11
illinidarrin Location: from parts unknown Posts: 2,103	ugh, could Miss St. suck anymore today?

Jan 1, 2013, 11:41 AM	#13
CaptainHindsight Location: Champaign Posts: 298	Nebraska with 2 quick scores.

Jan 1, 2013, 01:27 PM	#17
Alaskan Illini The Frozen Illini Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 535	And NW STILL sucks . . . but they have broken an unprecedented 64 year record for supreme suckiness. __________________ I root for Illinois and ANYBODY who plays Michigan!

Jan 1, 2013, 01:53 PM	#18
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,565	The day of the B1G is hanging in the balance right now--Michigan leading by one, Nebraska tied with Georgia...the conference could very easily win two games down the stretch, or lose two.

Jan 1, 2013, 02:25 PM	#19
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,851	Stick a fork in Nebraska, they are done.

Jan 1, 2013, 02:33 PM	#20
IlliniSteve Posts: 5,905	Michigan is in trouble, S. Carolina is driving late And a last second TD does them in, Gamecocks win Last edited by IlliniSteve; Jan 1, 2013 at 02:41 PM.

Jan 1, 2013, 02:41 PM	#21
illinois_hustle My Kool-Aid needs vodka Location: San Diego Posts: 3,001	The one missed sack opportunity for Michigan will haunt them as they are about to go down to S Carolina on that drive.

Jan 1, 2013, 02:43 PM	#22
Alaskan Illini The Frozen Illini Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 535	And the truth will be revealed . . . Michigan and Nebraska go down in flames, exposing the B1G as a charlatan, as we've been saying all year. Thanks guys - way to represent the B1G! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: __________________ I root for Illinois and ANYBODY who plays Michigan!

Jan 1, 2013, 02:44 PM	#24
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,565	Another embarrassing day for B1G football, not sure it will get any better with the Rose Bowl coming up.