Orange Bowl Live Thread: From Kansas City?

Okay, I know, you're wondering how a hardcore blogger could actually be in Kansas City rather than Miami. Here's the short story -- unavoidable work conflict. So, we move on. To get in, click comments and type away. Rock Chalk!

Halftime update: 17-7 Kansas. Aqib started it off with a pick six (above).

Comments

[DJ Goodwin]

John Riggins on deck -- sweet! Reesing 5'6"?

[DJ Goodwin]

Not sure of what to make of the red jerseys.

[DJ Goodwin]

Unlike the Arrowhead "home game" this time the tunnel is surrounded by KU fans

[DJ Goodwin]

rip his head off?

[DJ Goodwin]

The early blitzing pays off ... nice

[DJ Goodwin]

Anthony Collins out wide ... interesting

[DJ Goodwin]

Note: the grass paint job is much better than the low-rent Arrowhead effort

[DJ Goodwin]

Without looking it up -- that may be the closest we've come to scoring on the first drive this year

[DJ Goodwin]

Give him the hot dog speech

[DJ Goodwin]

7-0 KU

[DJ Goodwin]

I need another look at the high steppin' -- I don't know that I agree with that one.

[DJ]

Aqib is looked a little tired on the field goal attempt runback -- of course, he's been in on on 75% of the plays

[DJ]

How do you turn 2nd and five into a three and out? No time for messing around in this one

[DJ]

So the quarter ends and I think we've bloodied their nose a bit. The offense needs to start cranking which is obviously easier said than done. I thought B-Mac should have stayed in more on that last series

[DJ]

Chris Harris another pick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DJ]

Looks like good coverage downfield -- TR may need to take off a little sooner to loosen up the secondary

[DJ]

One of the Tech linebackers is closely watching our coaches when they signal in the audible -- don't know if he is just confused or really trying to pick up a pattern

[DJ]

Tough to see that that field goal went through the uprights

10-0 KU

[DJ]

Hell of a stand ... hell of a return

[DJ]

Sharp cut the wrong way?

[DJ]

Reesing and Henry bail him out on fourth and one

[DJ]

17-0 KU ... well, done sir

[DJ]

got to wrap up wheeler

[DJ]

facemask, that's unfortunate

[DJ]

Our crowd is too slow to make noise on "D," you make the noise when they are in the huddle

17-7 KU

[DJ]

All Ore on that drive -- defense looked tired. That facemask was the breaking point

[DJ]

Call a timeout now Tech

[DJ]

You better say sir

[DJ]

Halftime thoughts -- the last drive shouldn't have happened, but the defense has been on the field a lot. That drive should set up some play action for Tech in the second half. Still, the Hawks ought to be able to handle that. Keep the tight coverage and start wrapping up.

Offensively, it looks like we might be ready to break loose. Sharp looks effective, but he keeps making the wrong cut. If the running game can get going, Tech may be in trouble.

[ROWYHO]

How bout that 1st half Pro Audition by Talib?

[ROWYHO]

Rivera is kind of playing like a beast too! I like it!

[ROWYHO]

ZZ top looks like a late John Lennon....F me in the beard!

[DJ Goodwin]

Are you related to the Cheeseman that played in the first half for Tech?

[DJ Goodwin]

ZZ Top -- they look like they are about 70, but at least they are live

[DJ Goodwin]

Regarding AT, yeah another half like that and he might slip into the top 20

[Matt]

Hey DJ:
As always, love your commentary. feels like I'm in the tent. I think the Arrowhead game really helped us. No "deer in the headlights" in the 1Q on the big stage

[DJ Goodwin]

Technical difficulties for Fox?

[DJ Goodwin]

Yeah, a little more confident on the big stage this time

[DJ Goodwin]

Good to have you on board, I'd like to see Todd Reesing really open it up like we know that he can

[DJ Goodwin]

They've been all over Herford on the returns tonight