Bucs Nation Open Thread: Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl

by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 5:28 PM EST in Game Threads

It's been a busy day for Bucs fans, as thorough changes have been made to the Bucs' coaching staff. But there's some football to be played today as well, as the Bowl season finally gets under way properly.

The Rose Bowl will feature the Oregon Ducks facing off against the Wisconsin Badgers. Montee Ball is the most high-profile NFL prospect to play in that bowl. Head over to Mocking the Draft to see who else is worth watching if you're looking for players to enter the draft.

Later on the day, the Fiesta Bowl will see Stanford and Oklahoma State do battle. Andrew Luck will play Brandon Weeden, but a lot of NFL talent will be on display in this bowl game.

Discuss the games, the Bucs and whatever else here.

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I have no rooting interest. Who do I need to root for?

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by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 5:30 PM EST reply actions

Oregon and those helmets

Can we get those in Pewter? I’m rooting for Monte Ball too. So as long as it’s a good Rose Bowl I’m content.

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 5:44 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

I do so love those helmets

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by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions

Agree, man those helmets are sweet

by 37champs on Jan 2, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

Wisconsin is a coached by a bully.

And root for OSU to blitz Stanford to make the BCS seem as big of a farce as it is.

by CelticPride on Jan 2, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions

LaMichael James

Potential buc 3rd down back.

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Jan 2, 2012 7:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

It's hard

To dislike the Ducks especially when they’re offense starts clicking. Chip Kelly is a few years from the NFL IMO I think it’d take the right money and a National title to pull him away, his philosophy is simple Fast, Hard, & Execute and the uniforms are just a distraction from the speed

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 5:54 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions

Montee Ball and LaMichael James!

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 6:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Track Meet!!

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 6:09 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

They're both lighting it up

Ball has 122 yards at halftime and James has 77 with a 9.6 avg!

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 6:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I really like Trent Rochardson

I really do but the Bucs do not possess a top-caliber SEC OL. LMJ or Montee Ball would be just perfect guys that can create their own space and beat guys 1on1 run/catch. Yes TR is good but what’s the chances he shines against that LSU Defense, highly unlikely.

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 7:08 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

If we could grab RB Montee Ball in Round 2...

I think he would fill the bill as well as Trent Richardson. He seems to be a bulkier guy than LaMichael James, and may be handle to handle the NFL punishment better.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 2, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions

I think we'll be 1 of

A few teams looking to jump one of these guys in the 2nd round. I like LMJ because he’s a high energy type of guy and he’s popped his elbow back in on his own he’s tough. Ball is pro ready but honestly either of these guys would compliment our mix.

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 8:07 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

We could use our "trade down" pick to snag RB Montee Ball

in a late 2nd/early 3rd situation.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 2, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions

I would be ecstatic with either of those two guys.

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Jan 2, 2012 8:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Late second sounds about right

He might drop to us in the third.

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 8:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

"Andrew Luck will play Brandon Weeden"

This phrasing usually annoys me. Odds are good they’ll never be on the field at the same time.

by CelticPride on Jan 2, 2012 6:12 PM EST reply actions

I say we put him in the slot

As well have him run those slide slants the steelers run out of the bunch. You can do alot with speed

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 6:34 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Nice blocking,

even at 2’ nothing James blocks better than Blount.

by MikeN on Jan 2, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions

This is a pretty good game, really

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by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions

Very entertaining game.

Hope the late game is as well.

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Jan 2, 2012 7:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Good offenses anyway

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

Outback bowl was fun to watch too.

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Jan 2, 2012 7:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Ball looks great

He could be there in the 3rd. Not likely but possible.

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 7:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions

James too. I'd love either of them.

Also DeAnthony Thomas has 77.5ypc. Haha.

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 7:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Yea he's ridiculously fast

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 8:02 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Defense!

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by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 7:57 PM EST reply actions

Nice Oregon stop.

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 8:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Tuinei looks good

If he is coming out maybe a late round receiving TE?

by MikeN on Jan 2, 2012 8:08 PM EST reply actions

Made some good, tough catches here

Though I’m always wary of spread receivers because they tend to be wide open because of scheme, not necessarily skills.

He’d be a receiver in the NFL at 6’5" 216lbs, not a tight end, but that’s not all that relevant. If he can consistently make contested catches, he could be useful.

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by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions

by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions

they looked pretty even in the first half

now it looks like oregon is wearing them down

Rahdumb the clown and the not ready for prime time players are the worst team in Buc history, the 1976 squad gets a pass cause they were an expansion team, there is no excuse for this garbage!

by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 2, 2012 8:23 PM EST up reply actions