Fiesta Bowl Discussion Thread

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:13 pm

ANGCatFan wrote:Quick story at SB Nation on Arizona and Boise State's history in the Fiesta Bowl.

My favorite, the 3 trick plays that defeated Oklahoma.

That game was the epitome of leaving everything out there. Boise State was going to do anything they had to do to try to win that game.

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:55 pm

Anyone wanna come over to the Blue Turf Board (BSU's free Scout board) and help a brother (BoiseCat) out?

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=336&f=22 ... _165440226

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:35 pm

For a little nostalgia.

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:21 am

ANGCatFan wrote:Quick story at SB Nation on Arizona and Boise State's history in the Fiesta Bowl.

My favorite, the 3 trick plays that defeated Oklahoma.

I will forever remember this game. I was in 7th grade watching with my parents. One of the greatest games I have ever seen.

azthrillhouse · Post by **azthrillhouse** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:26 am

btfd16 wrote:
ANGCatFan wrote:Quick story at SB Nation on Arizona and Boise State's history in the Fiesta Bowl.

My favorite, the 3 trick plays that defeated Oklahoma.

I will forever remember this game. I was in 7th grade watching with my parents. One of the greatest games I have ever seen.

Holy shit you are a whippersnapper.

I was at both of the above games.

1994 - Hung over on NYD, walked up and got lower-bowl tickets from a scalper for $10. It was widely anticipated that #1 Notre Dame was going to be playing in the Fiesta Bowl and so there was an early run on tickets, then ND spit the bit and lost a late-season game, leaving a glut of tickets. 1st half was glorious, 2nd half was actually kind of a boring punt-fest, due to the hangover all I can remember is wanting the damn thing to end.

2007 - Went to the game for free w/ a buddy that had connections. Left after the OU pick-6. D'oh.

TuiTouchdown · Post by **TuiTouchdown** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:26 am

Anyone know what Anu's status is? Was he yanked in the CCG because he was injured or because he wasn't playing well?

And what do you guys think his status will be for the bowl game?

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:53 am

He wasn't effective because of the injury, so there was no point in keeping him in. Given three weeks until the bowl, I think he'd be a go.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:36 pm

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:59 pm

azgreg wrote:For a little nostalgia.

I wonder how many of the UofA guys were using steroids? They were very prevalent during that time.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:45 pm

azgreg wrote:

Oh god, McShay is the worst. Can't wait until he opens his mouth and reveals he literally knows nothing about our team, coaches, history, or season.

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:32 pm

The Idaho Statesman's Arizona primer for the Boise fanbase. Not bad. Anything that educates these folks about the Cats is okay by me. Because Jake Plummer and Taylor Kelly are from these parts, there's definitely an assu bias to their familiarity with the Arizona schools.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/12/1 ... 1687/&rh=1

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:08 pm

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:17 pm

azgreg wrote:

While I know that's the official setup (AZ home, Boise away), saying that Arizona is the home team is going to be the understatement of the year.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:19 pm

I would not be surprised to see a lot of blue/orange in the stands.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:32 pm

Boise had a ton of people at the previous fiesta bowls. Wouldn't be surprised if it was almost 50/50

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:02 pm

I think if we hear that we sold out our alottment that this will signal a big UofA crowd as most of the people I know are buying up tickets in the secondary markets. That market has seen an uptick in prices marking an uptick in demand

Machina · Post by **Machina** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:12 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:Boise had a ton of people at the previous fiesta bowls. Wouldn't be surprised if it was almost 50/50

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:32 pm

Remember, the game isn't at Acadia tavern so you can't expect many Phoenix fans to show up

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:50 pm

Would've been the Rose Bowl either of the next two years:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-footba ... sta-121114

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:55 pm

Figures.

UALoco · Post by **UALoco** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:59 pm

Going to the Rose Bowl doesn't mean the same thing anymore. It all about the p12 championship and then CFP semis and finals.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:04 pm

UALoco wrote:Going to the Rose Bowl doesn't mean the same thing anymore. It all about the p12 championship and then CFP semis and finals.

Yeah it does. It's still a real, full fledged rose bowl

UALoco · Post by **UALoco** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:19 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:
UALoco wrote:Going to the Rose Bowl doesn't mean the same thing anymore. It all about the p12 championship and then CFP semis and finals.
Yeah it does. It's still a real, full fledged rose bowl

I didn't say it isn't important, the Rose Bowl just doesn't automatically host the P12 champ . Winning the Rose Bowl w/o winning the P12 would be cool but not completely fulfilling and it would be held over our head until we fully complete the task. Just a fact.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:35 pm

UALoco wrote:
ASUHATER! wrote:
UALoco wrote:Going to the Rose Bowl doesn't mean the same thing anymore. It all about the p12 championship and then CFP semis and finals.
Yeah it does. It's still a real, full fledged rose bowl
I didn't say it isn't important, the Rose Bowl just doesn't automatically host the P12 champ . Winning the Rose Bowl w/o winning the P12 would be cool but not completely fulfilling and it would be held over our head until we fully complete the task. Just a fact.

You can bet that.

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:25 am

Bleacher Report with bold predictions for the Fiesta Bowl.

The Wildcats have been extremely good at pressuring opposing quarterbacks and forcing costly mistakes this season. They rank 21st in the league with 37 sacks through 13 games, an average of 2.85 sacks per contest. That's not good news for a Boise State team that's given up 27 sacks in 13 games.

Amazing to me that in December part of our national identity was one of our biggest concerns in August. Hats off again to the coaching staff and the men of Arizona football.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:42 am

Machina · Post by **Machina** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:57 am

azgreg wrote:

Hope that the roof will be closed.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:06 am

probably not. it is arizona and it will likely be 70 something degrees and sunny. they wanna show that off on tv.

HaCats · Post by **HaCats** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:14 am

If the Fiesta Bowl policy has the same roof policy decision makers as the Cardinals and D-Backs, the roof will only be open if the temp is between 74.5 - 76 degrees. And if there's one cloud in the far away distance they'll close it immediately.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:19 am

well the extended forecast for Wednesday afternoon on the 31st in Glendale is currently 73 degrees and sunny...

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:27 am

Boise State press conference from yesterday. Newspaper summary.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:23 am

azgreg wrote:

BOOOOO!

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:46 am

The roof hasn't ever been opened for a Fiesta Bowl. If it was though, the sun would directly be on Az's side. Having been to a Card's game in late December when it was opened, I am not a fan. You have shaded areas that makes it hard to see the field and if in the upper areas, the sun would be in your eyes for the first half.

http://archive.azcentral.com/community/ ... eover.html

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:49 am

fiesta bowl has never been during the day (well recently anyway since 2007)

azthrillhouse · Post by **azthrillhouse** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:46 pm

HaCats wrote:If the Fiesta Bowl policy has the same roof policy decision makers as the Cardinals and D-Backs, the roof will only be open if the temp is between 74.5 - 76 degrees. And if there's one cloud in the far away distance they'll close it immediately.

I think the Cardinals have figured out that the home field noise advantage when the roof is closed is so great that they never open it - I can't remember the last time it was open despite some gorgeous game days.

Will be curious to see how they handle it when that consideration isn't a factor.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:39 pm

The Chicago Tribune picked Boise because of their past success in the Fiesta Bowl.

Holy fuck do I hate lazy journalism.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:49 pm

Chicat wrote:The Chicago Tribune picked Boise because of their past success in the Fiesta Bowl.

Holy fuck do I hate lazy journalism.

well duh.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:14 pm

Machina · Post by **Machina** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:46 pm

A really bad look for the Rialto

SGIT · Post by **SGIT** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:39 am

Machina wrote:A really bad look for the Rialto

Definitely could have worded the tweet differently. Maybe not mention the ticket price?

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:03 am

Anyone have any thoughts about parking at the stadium? Where and what is the best way to do this? I have never been to a cardinal game but I hear its a bitch to get in and out

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:40 am

azcat49 wrote:Anyone have any thoughts about parking at the stadium? Where and what is the best way to do this? I have never been to a cardinal game but I hear its a bitch to get in and out

Red and Grey are the easier spots to get out of; Grey and North P/limo Red have priority lanes to get out.
Green is close but more traffic and mostly a pain.
Orange is setup to be next to the party but it is also a pain to get out of.
Purple and Blue can be easy to get out of if you walk faster then other people or stay at a post game bar/resturant.
Yellow and Brown have shuttles to get to but they are a hike.

Machina · Post by **Machina** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:20 am

azcat49 wrote:Anyone have any thoughts about parking at the stadium? Where and what is the best way to do this? I have never been to a cardinal game but I hear its a bitch to get in and out

I have parked in many areas of the stadium. Only the Green Lot has been a major problem.

Night games are tough no matter where you park.

Park as close to the exit of of the lot you are in and you should be fine.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:31 am

So we are wearing Blue Lids with Red Tops. So i guess lets wear Blue Pants. I was def looking forward to White, Blue & White.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:35 am

3goggles wrote:So we are wearing Blue Lids with Red Tops. So i guess lets wear Blue Pants. I was def looking forward to White, Blue & White.

I'm with you there.

Machina · Post by **Machina** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:36 am

3goggles wrote:So we are wearing Blue Lids with Red Tops. So i guess lets wear Blue Pants. I was def looking forward to White, Blue & White.

Yep. My suggestion is to not worry about what 18-23 year old men wear. When you do, you wont be disappointed anymore.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:04 am

Machina wrote:
3goggles wrote:So we are wearing Blue Lids with Red Tops. So i guess lets wear Blue Pants. I was def looking forward to White, Blue & White.
Yep. My suggestion is to not worry about what 18-23 year old men wear. When you do, you wont be disappointed anymore.

Okay will do LORD Machina!!!!

Machina · Post by **Machina** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 11:38 am

Just a suggestion bro

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:57 pm

Lol I just saw that espn bowl prediction bit and one of the guys picked Boise state to win by 32 points.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:46 am

Boise State football ready for Arizona's Solomon

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/12/2 ... /104/&rh=1

He's got a record like Kellen Moore and moves like Johnny Manziel. And now the Boise State football teams gets to deal with him.

Arizona redshirt freshman quarterback Anu Solomon is 67-6 in his five years as a starter at the high school and college levels.

He won four straight state championships at Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas - starting the program's run that has reached six. He won the Pac-12 South in his first college season and will lead the Wildcats in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31 against Boise State.

"He's kind of like Johnny (Manziel) - he keeps a lot of plays alive with his legs," said Boise State defensive coordinator Marcel Yates, who was an assistant at Texas A&M during Manziel's two-year run as a starter there.

Solomon was one of the nation's prized recruits when he chose Arizona. He redshirted last year and won the job this fall.

He sparked the Wildcats to a 5-0 start, including a win at Oregon, with 14 TD passes against four interceptions and two games in which he threw for at least 400 yards and four touchdowns.

"Anu's played really well," receiver Cayleb Jones said. "The load he's had to take on - people don't really realize how much goes into playing quarterback."

Solomon's weakness is efficiency. He completes 58 percent of his passes and has a rating of 132.51, which ranks 57th in the nation. He struggled with a leg injury the last month of the regular season that forced him to exit the Pac-12 title game at halftime.

But his dual-threat ability compensates for some missed throws.

"For a redshirt freshman, he has had a lot of success," Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez said.

Solomon has thrown for 266 yards a game and 27 TDs this year. He also is the Wildcats' third-leading rusher with 259 yards. He has 482 gross yards but the Wildcats have allowed 32 sacks, which has slashed his rushing stats.

"Just his improv when things break down," Jones said of what impresses him. "Him being able to maneuver in the pocket and make a play whether it is running or passing."

Solomon credits his dad, who played linebacker at San Jose State, for his improvisational talent. "That's something my dad worked on," Solomon said, "making sure that I keep plays alive and making sure I can do my best to make a team have a success that it's never had."

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