Rutgers with Jets-sized choke job

SlickBri481 · 11-29-2012, 10:55 PM

With BCS bid on the line, and Louisville playing with a crippled Bridgewater (on one leg and broken wrist), Rutgers proceeds to blow a 14-3 2nd half lead in epic fashion. 3 turnovers. Dropped TD pass. Fake FG TD called back for illegal man downfield. Letting Bridgewater slice them up even though completely immobile. Could not get off field on 3rd down. Dropped pass turns into INT

On. and on. and on. and on. Sad sad day to be a Rutgers fan

PrivateJoker6 · 11-29-2012, 11:01 PM

Is is appropriate to say i rather be a jets fan then a rutgers fan right now?

win one of your last two games and you win the big east and go to a bcd bowl for the FIRST time ever.

the birthplace of college football?

SlickBri481 · 11-29-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PrivateJoker6

Is is appropriate to say i rather be a jets fan then a rutgers fan right now?

win one of your last two games and you win the big east and go to a bcd bowl for the FIRST time ever.

the birthplace of college football?

Oh yeah, almost forgot, they could have wrapped it up last week by beating a 4-6 team instead they lost by 3 TDs. Awesome

32green · 11-29-2012, 11:20 PM

T'was tough to watch. Not nec. a Rutgers fan, but I know we have a bunch of Rutgers guys posting here, so I thought I'd check it out.

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frankiepapa · 11-29-2012, 11:42 PM

Karma...that's what they get for leaving the big east...good luck in the big ten

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Bonhomme Richard · 11-30-2012, 12:04 AM

Rutgers' last offensive play of the game was certainly... offensive. Talk about a Jets-esque way to end a football game.

SlickBri481 · 11-30-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonhomme Richard

Rutgers' last offensive play of the game was certainly... offensive. Talk about a Jets-esque way to end a football game.

Sanchez-esque miscommunication

Demosthenes9 · 11-30-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by frankiepapa

Karma...that's what they get for leaving the big east...good luck in the big ten

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Don't know if you can call it karma as Louisville is leaving as well, for the ACC.

3rd_Times_A_Charm · 11-30-2012, 12:23 AM

It warms my heart to know that Rex, Sanchez and company aren't the only ones capable of ****-ups of this proportion. I came in late but jeez, that was really bad.

For those who missed it:

Rutgers had the ball with ~4m left with a tie game. QB makes a nice pass, but the WR makes an unnecessary dive for the ball, completely misses with his hands, knees the ball up into the air, and it's intercepted.

Defense allows a field goal, 20-17 Louisville.

Offense gets one first down, gets in the hurry up and the QB lofts one deep down field without a Rutgers receiver in sight. Looked almost like a punt return for the Louisville DB. Almost as bad as the butt-head play.

escamoter2 · 11-30-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PrivateJoker6

Is is appropriate to say i rather be a jets fan then a rutgers fan right now?

win one of your last two games and you win the big east and go to a bcd bowl for the FIRST time ever.

the birthplace of college football?

Just got home from the game. I have season tickets for both Rutgers and the Jets. I never want to see another football game again.

Two teams who surround their QBs with WRs that can't catch.

Traitor Jay & the Woodies · 11-30-2012, 12:42 AM

Rutgers has choked away - what? - at least 3 BCS Bowl games in the past 6 years? Every year they seem to have it right there for the taking - and then they blow it.

If they can't get there through the Big East, hard to imagine a likely scenario that will get there via the Big Ten.

What a waste...

escamoter2 · 11-30-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Traitor Jay & the Woodies

Rutgers has choked away - what? - at least 3 BCS Bowl games in the past 6 years? Every year they seem to have it right there for the taking - and then they blow it.

If they can't get there through the Big East, hard to imagine a likely scenario that will get there via the Big Ten.

What a waste...

And every time we lose because of dropped passes....

32green · 11-30-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by escamoter2

I have season tickets for both Rutgers and the Jets.

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Ruby2 · 11-30-2012, 09:12 AM

All my teams suck

Wahhhh

revischrist · 11-30-2012, 09:37 AM

Considering the level of play in the Big Ten, this may have been best chance for Rutgers to play in a BCS Bowl game for a long time.

simijet · 11-30-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by revischrist

Considering the level of play in the Big Ten, this may have been best chance for Rutgers to play in a BCS Bowl game for a long time.

Exactly

SlickBri481 · 11-30-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Traitor Jay & the Woodies

Rutgers has choked away - what? - at least 3 BCS Bowl games in the past 6 years? Every year they seem to have it right there for the taking - and then they blow it.

If they can't get there through the Big East, hard to imagine a likely scenario that will get there via the Big Ten.

What a waste...

Definitely 2006 and this season were "win and in" scenarios in which they could not get it done. Some interesting paralells, 2006 West Virginia went without Pat White and Rutgers could not beat the backup QB, losing in double OT. This year, Bridgewater is playing on one leg, the backup is in for some snaps, and Rutgers cannot get it done. Big East has been pretty mediocre for a while, so I'm sure there were other opportunities as well.

Blah, I hate football

FreshBaked 24 7 · 11-30-2012, 10:01 AM

I couldn't believe it (actually I could) that last play was hilarious. Who the F*ck reads press coverage in a two minute offense?

nj2socaljetsfan · 11-30-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by revischrist

Considering the level of play in the Big Ten, this may have been best chance for Rutgers to play in a BCS Bowl game for a long time.

I hope your kidding. This year alone Rutgers would not be able to beat (in a down Big Ten year) Mich, Mich St, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio St, Wisconsin, and Penn St. The Big East is the biggest joke in college football and RU could have dominated that conference.

Ruby2 · 11-30-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nj2socaljetsfan

I hope your kidding. This year alone Rutgers would not be able to beat (in a down Big Ten year) Mich, Mich St, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio St, Wisconsin, and Penn St. The Big East is the biggest joke in college football and RU could have dominated that conference.

Um I think you need to re read the statment you responded to

11-29-2012, 10:55 PM	#1
SlickBri481 Heal up Darrelle... All Pro Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6,352	Rutgers with Jets-sized choke job With BCS bid on the line, and Louisville playing with a crippled Bridgewater (on one leg and broken wrist), Rutgers proceeds to blow a 14-3 2nd half lead in epic fashion. 3 turnovers. Dropped TD pass. Fake FG TD called back for illegal man downfield. Letting Bridgewater slice them up even though completely immobile. Could not get off field on 3rd down. Dropped pass turns into INT On. and on. and on. and on. Sad sad day to be a Rutgers fan

11-29-2012, 11:01 PM	#2
PrivateJoker6 Waterboy Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 24	Is is appropriate to say i rather be a jets fan then a rutgers fan right now? win one of your last two games and you win the big east and go to a bcd bowl for the FIRST time ever. the birthplace of college football?

11-29-2012, 11:20 PM	#4
32green neerg23 Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The depths of Despair. Posts: 37,715	T'was tough to watch. Not nec. a Rutgers fan, but I know we have a bunch of Rutgers guys posting here, so I thought I'd check it out. -

11-29-2012, 11:42 PM	#5
frankiepapa hopes to bring back braylon and holmes All League Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,532	Karma...that's what they get for leaving the big east...good luck in the big ten Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

11-30-2012, 12:04 AM	#6
Bonhomme Richard Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,182	Rutgers' last offensive play of the game was certainly... offensive. Talk about a Jets-esque way to end a football game.

11-30-2012, 12:23 AM	#9
3rd_Times_A_Charm Practice Squad Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 398	It warms my heart to know that Rex, Sanchez and company aren't the only ones capable of ****-ups of this proportion. I came in late but jeez, that was really bad. For those who missed it: Rutgers had the ball with ~4m left with a tie game. QB makes a nice pass, but the WR makes an unnecessary dive for the ball, completely misses with his hands, knees the ball up into the air, and it's intercepted. Defense allows a field goal, 20-17 Louisville. Offense gets one first down, gets in the hurry up and the QB lofts one deep down field without a Rutgers receiver in sight. Looked almost like a punt return for the Louisville DB. Almost as bad as the butt-head play.

11-30-2012, 12:42 AM	#11
Traitor Jay & the Woodies is down with the cause. Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: The Eternal Blackness of My Mind Posts: 3,737	Rutgers has choked away - what? - at least 3 BCS Bowl games in the past 6 years? Every year they seem to have it right there for the taking - and then they blow it. If they can't get there through the Big East, hard to imagine a likely scenario that will get there via the Big Ten. What a waste...

11-30-2012, 09:12 AM	#14
Ruby2 Patron and Grapefruit Juice Bitchess!!! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jerseystrong Posts: 17,097	All my teams suck Wahhhh

11-30-2012, 09:37 AM	#15
revischrist Dee Best! Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,765	Considering the level of play in the Big Ten, this may have been best chance for Rutgers to play in a BCS Bowl game for a long time.

11-30-2012, 10:01 AM	#18
FreshBaked 24 7 wait...wha? 0_o All League Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,697	I couldn't believe it (actually I could) that last play was hilarious. Who the F*ck reads press coverage in a two minute offense?