ROAD TO THE ELITE 8: Livingston A

FIRST ROUND

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, PASADENA, CALIF.: Florida [Thad] vs. Josh [Oklahoma]

A Tim Tebow throw to a freshman who had the same number and bizzarely simialr attributes as Percy Harvin sealed the first round win for Thad and Florida.
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Nevada [Josh] vs. Akron [JR]

Akron got pistol-whipped, with the Pistol offense that is, that couldn't be stopped. This left JR with only West Virginia in a do-or-die showdown for both him and Dave with Indiana.
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POINSETTA BOWL: Washington [JR] vs. Utah [Josh]

Josh was able to get PS3 tricks up his sleeve while JR experimented with the option, casuing the virtual Jake Locker a lot of pain.
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Washington STate [JR] vs. Wyoming [Josh]

These two's first game of the tournament ended in a tight JR victory, a trend that would not continue.
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ORANGE BOWL: Miami [Corey?] vs. Boise State [?]

The Canes took it to what was a hapless Boise defense in a game in which they had the de facto home field.
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KENT STATE (COREY/HARNISH) vs. UTEP (JR)

Corey got a late field goal to go up 3-0 at the half. UTEP’s DE got a big pick as Harnish started the half. WR #18 caught it in traffic to go ahead 7-3. After a fumble, UTEP got the ball back. A quick pick six by the CB made it 10-7. Another pick gave the ball back to Kent.
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This two point conversion catch lifted Southern Miss [Corey] over Fresno State [Harnish] in OT.

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Temple [Corey] vs. LA Monroe [Harnish]

A close game that a late pick by Temple/Corey threw away.
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SECOND ROUND

Nevada (Harnish) [14] @ Florida (Thad) [7]

Harnish with Nevada drove into Florida territory and went four-and-out. A quick Tebow pick gave it right back to the Wolfpack. A screen play to a deceptively fast WR resulted in Nevada’s first score of the evening. On a fourth and one from the 14 of Nevada, Thad advertised the fact he was going to sneak it, and got 5 yards anyway. He then tried this again and fialed. Controversial option call with 9 yards to go, Tebow fake pitches and bulls his way to a score. Tebow tried to fit it into space and the CB #29 came away with a big pick. Nevada threw the ball deep on the ensuing possession and was beaten by Floird’a CB in a one-on-one play. On the next play, Tebow tried to fit it into a tiny space and was picked off again. After a three-and-out, an amazing punt stuffed the Gators on their own 4. Tebow, backed up in his own end zone, threw into double coverage to put Nevada up 14-7. Getting pressure on Tebow, Nevada’s D forced Florida into a 3rd and 28 where his receiver got a big catch. A pick was nullified by a roughing the passer penalty, keeping the drive alive. A deep pass to #9 put Florida at the 12. Trying to fit it into a corner, Tebow was intercepted yet again.


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Washington STate [Jr] @ Utah [Josh]

This big play was the key to Josh's W over JR
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Kent State @ Miami

Cries of conspiracy were loud afterward as Miami pummeled Kent State, who was hated by JR for their very existence. Josh wanted Miami to win to pose a threat to Florida down the line. Just sayin. ;)
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In their rubber match for the evening, Harnish's UL Monroe came this close to beating Corey's Southern Miss squad, which 4 deep players on this particular play.
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THIRD ROUND

Utah (Tim, Corey) @ Nevada (Brandon)



Nevada's improbable road to the Elite 8 required power running. (7-0 Nevada).



Utah opened the second half with a big touchdown pass to chip away at Nevada's lead and make it a 7-14 game.



Utah's OLB makes a pick-6 to tie the game at 14-14.



Who will stop Nevada? Triple coverage doesn't seem to matter to #85.



Nevada needed All-Star play from its defense to upset a strong Utah squad. It got it with this unbelievable interception. (led to drive making it 17-14 Nevada).



Utah's 4th QTR would-be game winning drive comes up short with a throw-away attempt gone wrong.

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Southern Miss @ Miami

The Canes just had too much firepower in outlasing Southern Miss 28-14.
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Miami (Tim, Corey) @ Nevada (Brandon)



Nevada tied it at 7 on this 44 yard pass over two defenders.



Miami HB #2 displays a host of finesse and physicality on his way to a huge TD. (14-0 Miami, 1st. Quarter).



This amazing catch led to Nevada getting on the board at 14-7.



Nevada QB makes his case for *QB of the Tournament* with an unbelievable twist-and-throw TD. (14-14 early 2nd. quarter)



The ability to turn short plays into big gains has helped Nevada continue its Cinderella run through the NCAA Tournament. This 50+ yard TD pass came on a big 4th down.21-14 Nevada, 2nd. quarter).




This 25 yard catch set up one more play for Nevada.





This crucial 40 yard TD reception with 0:00 left in the first half made it 28-21 Nevada heading into the break.

The Nevada coach trusted his QB over his kicker, and it paid big dividends. In what may have been the most important play of the game, Nevada QB #10 connects with his WR for a miracle TD pass with 0:00 left in the first half.



Turnovers proved to be the difference in the shootout between Nevada and Miami. This pick-6 kept the back and forth scoring fest on an even pace. (35-21 Nevada)



Turnovers were key in Nevada's 38-35 Sweet 16 upset of Miami.



A Miami defender capitalizes on a bad read from the Nevada QB, giving the ball right back to Miami late in the third. A TD drive to get within 35-28 would be answered by a field goal drive. After another Miami TD drive, Nevada made the plays to keep the ball away from Miami in sealing it 38-35.