Rey Maualuga “grinds” an unsuspecting Erin Andrews at the Rose Bowl

USC Trojan linebacker Rey Maualuga was the best defensive player in college football, and there’s no doubt some NFL team is going to be very happy to have him. If not, at least, for his football skills, then at the very least for his “grinding” skills - and with Erin Andrews, no less.

You see, during the Rose Bowl Rey walked up behind the lovely Erin Andrews and, well, danced. I guess Rey didn’t count on there being a camera on him. Hey Rey, It’s the Rose Bowl! There are cameras everywhere.

Now, here’s an issue with Rey and his dance. Here clearly stole the idea from, ugh, Scuba Steve?

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Coaching legends like Oregon State’s Mike Riley

I thought this was well worth pointing out - In the Dec. 22nd issue of Sporting News, page eight starts the 2008 SN college football awards. It’s the bottom-right corner of page nine that I want to bring to your attention.

Sporting News asked 16 coaching legends from the Legends Poll to vote for their Coach of the Year. Of the 16 votes, 11 went to Oregon State coach Mike Riley, three went to Alabama coach Nick Saban, one vote went to Mississippi coach Houston Nutt, and one vote went to Penn State coach Joe Paterno.

It’s nice to see some of the game’s greatest coaches recognize someone west of the Mississippi - especially a coach like Mike Riley.

Here is the final break-down by coaching legend:

(legend: who they voted for)
Frank Boyles: Mike Riley
John Cooper: Mike Riley
Fisher DeBerry: Mike Riley
Terry Donahue: Mike Riley
Vince Dooley: Nick Saban
Pat Dye: Mike Riley
LaVell Edwards: Mike Riley
Don James: Nick Saban
Frank Kush: Mike Riley
Dick MacPherson: Nick Saban
Bill Mallory: Joe Paterno
Don Nehlen: Mike Riley
John Ralston: Mike Riley
John Robinson: Mike Riley
R.C. Slocum: Mike Riley
Gene Stallings: Houston Nutt

So, I’m curious as to which coaching legend may have surprised you with their vote?

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Trojans do the pouncing; beat Penn St. in 2008 Rose Bowl

 

The USC Trojans certainly made a good case for “what if”. As in, what if they hadn’t lost to Oregon State. What if the rest of the Pac-10 won more of their OOC games-giving the rest of the nation a sense that the conference isn’t so weak. What if they were playing in the National Championship game.

No. 5 USC beat No. 6 Penn St. 38-24 in the 2008 Rose Bowl. And the game wasn’t even as close as the score would indicate.

The Trojans’ defense played lights out, showing the nation why they are ranked No. 1 in total defense. Penn St. struggled all game long and looked over-matched.

QB Mark Sanchez threw for 413 yards and four touchdowns. I bet he’d give all that back for a chance to prove the Trojans belong in the National Championship game.

Game Recap

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Beavers win 2008 Brute Sun Bowl; 5-0 in bowls under Riley

 

The Oregon State Beavers managed only three points without the Rodgers brothers. But those three points were all they needed.

No. 24 Oregon State held No. 18 Pitt to just 178 total yards and pitched the shut-out. And it was the performance of the defense that gave the Beavers this win.

The Beavers are now 5-0 in bowl games since coach Mike Riley rejoined the team.

Game MVP was Victor Butler.

The Pac-10 is now 4-0 in bowl games this season.

Game Recap

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Oregon Ducks win 2008 Holiday Bowl

This wasn’t your usual 2008 Ducks win. It didn’t feel like the high flying, high scoring, finesse affair we’re all used to. No, this win felt more like a grudge match. One which the Ducks had to grind it out for a win.

With the win against Oklahoma State, the Pac-10 now stand at 3-0 in bowl competition.

I don’t have much time for a wrtie-up, so here’s a link to a story from the Sporting News.

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