12/22: Hawai'i Bowl Game Thread

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Originally Posted by PawDawg

The under was the bet of the day. It was 62! Vegas had the line very close to begin with and then the money went on us. I thought that was amazing until I saw Hawaii's QBs and defense. Vegas knew.

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Vegas also found out that Ursua wasn't going to play for Hawai'i. Nothing else would have moved the line as much as it did yesterday.

But the Hawai'i radio announcers admitted than even having Ursua would not have been enough to change the outcome.

Pretty harsh write up by their local paper.

Louisiana Tech embarrasses Hawaii in Hawaii Bowl | Star Advertizer
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/1...n-hawaii-bowl/

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Originally Posted by qng001

Pretty harsh write up by their local paper.

Louisiana Tech embarrasses Hawaii in Hawaii Bowl | Star Advertizer
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/1...n-hawaii-bowl/

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Read those comments? Sheesh! UH needs a D65 to pump that sunshine...of which there is plenty in Hawaii.

Speaking of which...of whom...where is old D65? He should be here with a bunch of "told ya so's"

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Originally Posted by T1

It was our wtf game this year. Lost to USM the week before. Game didn't matter for conference. Already bowling. 22 people in the stadium to cheer them on. Expected an easy game. WKU wasn't as bad as their record. No Dancy, Veal, or Bonnette. All excuses but, but we should have seen it coming in retrospect.

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Several us did see it.

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Originally Posted by qng001

Pretty harsh write up by their local paper.

Louisiana Tech embarrasses Hawaii in Hawaii Bowl | Star Advertizer
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/1...n-hawaii-bowl/

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I can’t read it. I keep winning a phone.

BTW... even though it didn't work, what about Holtz with the fake punt, deep in his own territory!? It was a disgustedly poorly designed and executed play. It was SO BAD one would think Holtz doesn't use trick plays often... :icon_roll:

Still, how 'bout that ole trickster, Skippy? Had everyone....but the UH defense....fooled!

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Originally Posted by dawg80

BTW... even though it didn't work, what about Holtz with the fake punt, deep in his own territory!? It was a disgustedly poorly designed and executed play. It was SO BAD one would think Holtz doesn't use trick plays often... :icon_roll:

Still, how 'bout that ole trickster, Skippy? Had everyone....but the UH defense....fooled!

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It was so bad.

I am glad he called the play that locked the game away. When I saw them setting up I was thinking “JMars going to keep this like the UTEP play.” But there was a handoff! And it had the same effect! Well done there.

I was really impressed with Willie Baker, he had a great season. Will be a beast next year.

Replay on ESPNU @ 8:00 pm

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Originally Posted by T1

It was our wtf game this year. Lost to USM the week before. Game didn't matter for conference. Already bowling. 22 people in the stadium to cheer them on. Expected an easy game. WKU wasn't as bad as their record. No Dancy, Veal, or Bonnette. All excuses but, but we should have seen it coming in retrospect.

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We know Dugas didn't make the trip due to an undisclosed violation of "team rules", but I haven't heard anything about Bonnette. Did he make the trip to Hawaii? I don't remember seeing him or hearing his name mentioned during the game.

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Originally Posted by Dawg Fan

We know Dugas didn't make the trip due to an undisclosed violation of "team rules", but I haven't heard anything about Bonnette. Did he make the trip to Hawaii? I don't remember seeing him or hearing his name mentioned during the game.

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I heard on the radio that he did not make the trip. Not sure why. Wasn’t he injured much of the season?

They claimed Bonnette had an injury. Pretty sure some other injured players made the trip so go figure.

Dugas broke team rules. Had to be a serious violation.

Seeing that Holtz know how to win bowl games...if he can some how have an undefeated season and we make it to the playoffs, we can be National Champions.

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Originally Posted by qng001

Seeing that Holtz know how to win bowl games...if he can some how have an undefeated season and we make it to the playoffs, we can be National Champions.

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You guys are so like us and yet so different. You are the best team we played this year. Hope to see you again.

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Originally Posted by SundayJam

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You guys are so like us and yet so different. You are the best team we played this year. Hope to see you again.

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Please stay in touch, it's great having you post. Merry Christmas and a superb 2019 to you SundayJam.

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Originally Posted by SundayJam

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You guys are so like us and yet so different. You are the best team we played this year. Hope to see you again.

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Well, UH was nowhere near the best team we played this year. Not even close.

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Originally Posted by SundayJam

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You guys are so like us and yet so different. You are the best team we played this year. Hope to see you again.

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Your return to BB&B was a welcome sight.
Entertaining.
However it was nice to kick y’all’s arse.
Regardless, Merry Christmas!

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Originally Posted by Terence32

I was really impressed with Willie Baker, he had a great season. Will be a beast next year.

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I agree. I think we found our next "football star" in Willie Baker. He was ON FIRE Saturday night. Very fun to watch.

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Originally Posted by dawg80

Well, UH was nowhere near the best team we played this year. Not even close.

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Thank you, Mr Diplomacy. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Thank you, Mr Diplomacy. :laugh:

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1) Mississippi State
2) lsu
3) Hawaii

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

1) Mississippi State
2) lsu
3) Hawaii

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More like....

1) Miss St
2) LSU
3) UAB
4) UNT
5) Hawaii

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Originally Posted by Gladzilla

What #sackdaddy isn't playing. F you Holtz

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Player were rotated all season on the DL.

Am I crazy for thinking Teddy Veal could play in the League?

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

Am I crazy for thinking Teddy Veal could play in the League?

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Nope not at all, he has all the tools. He can definitely play on the next level. If Tech had a really good QB then Veal’s numbers would be way better.

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Originally Posted by Terence32

Nope not at all, he has all the tools. He can definitely play on the next level. If Tech had a really good QB then Veal’s numbers would be way better.

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I'm buying what you're selling. He is a possession receiver with good speed and strength.

With a good QB, veal is QP for us. I think he has a decent shot at being drafted late.

Adrian Hardy is our future NFL starter at WR.

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Originally Posted by Dixonfor6

With a good QB, veal is QP for us. I think he has a decent shot at being drafted late.

Adrian Hardy is our future NFL starter at WR.

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That's exactly what I think about Veal and Patton. Almost expressed the same sentiment. Hardy is interesting for sure. I'm not thinking J'mar is consistent enough either. I don't think he sucks but he is an enigma. He was remarkably competent in the bowl game but I honestly believe he was extremely relaxed. I don't know why.

Something else remarkable from that game--Baker looked better than Ferguson! Am I wrong?

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

Something else remarkable from that game--Baker looked better than Ferguson! Am I wrong?

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You are right. But then again Hawaii was focusing on Ferguson. But Baker was a beast!

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

You are right. But then again Hawaii was focusing on Ferguson. But Baker was a beast!

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I didn't see Ferguson in the game with Baker. He was phenomenal! Honestly think our DL might be better next season.