LINDGREN CUP 4

Lindgren Cup 4 (Adam vs Dan) kicked off in late November with an all new 16 team bracket format. The Lindgren Cup was spawned in 2009 after a series of online PS3 hockey duals. The hatred carried over into NCAA Football and orgininally the gridiron competition was named after known college degenerate, Coach K. However after Coach K failed to pay his bills, the football battles were also named after Matt Lindgren, who dispises hockey and knows very little about football. The title and traveling trophy previously has been awarded to the winner of a best of 7 series (different teams make up each game). Adam currently has 2 Lindgren Cup, titles included a stunning win in Lindgren Cup 3, coming from behind to overcome a 3-0 defecit. After each player drafted 8 teams, Lindgren Cup 4 was set to kickoff.

#1 LSU(A) vs #16 BYU (D)-Cinderalla appeared to have shown up for the dance as the Cougars went into half up 21-7. However 40+ yard TDs on 3 straight plays proved too much as LSU escaped with a 42-28 win.

#8 Michigan(D) vs #9 Arizona State (A)-Michigan jumped out early and again took a 21-7 lead to the locker room however the Sun Devils mounted a late rally, recovering an onside kick but still falling in the end, 28-21.

#5 USC (A) vs #12 Texas (D)-In what can only be described an ugly offensive display (both teams had defensive touchdowns), Matt Barkley prevailed over the 3 headed monster behind center for Texas, 17-7.

#4 Boise State (D) vs #13 Houston (A)-The sirens were sounding early as Case Keenam led the Houston offense downfield for a quick touchdown to go up 7-0 however Kellen Moore had the answer all day leading Boise State to a 21-16 win.

#2 Stanford (D) vs #15 San Diego State (A)-In what was clearly the most entertaining and pressure packed game of the first round, Andrew Luck evoked memories of John Elway leading the Cardinal on a last minute, game winning drive to survive a serious scare, 21-16. The Aztecs did file a formal protest after several questionable calls went against them courtesy of a putrid Pac-10 officating crew.

#7 Clemson (A) vs #10 West Virginia (D)-The Mountaineers dominated from the get go as Clemson shot itself in the foot with 3 turnovers and 5 holding penalties. West Virginia looks like a serious dark horse after their 38-21 victory.

#6 Penn State (D) vs #11 Georiga (A)-The biggest upset in round 1 occurred in Happy Valley in a heated matchup where tempers flared and the GFY’s started to fly. Penn State scored early however missed the extra point which would prove costly. After missing two field goals and numerous other opportunities to put the game away, the Georgia offense finally woke up putting together a stunning 88 yard drive for the victory, 7-6.

#3 Oklahoma State (A) vs #14 Kansas State (D)-The Wildcats did their best to double team Justin Blackmon however in the end they were exposed as the talent gap was just too wide for them to overcome as the Cowboys held on 21-14 after jumping out to an early 21-0 lead thanks to a last minute goal line stand.

Total points scored in round 1: Dan- 161 Adam-159

Round 2 Matchups and Lines:
#1 LSU (A) vs #8 Michigan (D): LSU -7.5
#4 Boise State (D) vs #5 USC (A): Boise -3.5
#2 Stanford (D) vs #11 Georgia (A): Stanford -10.5
#3 Oklahoma State (A) vs #10 West Virginia: Oklahoma State -6