tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67491615724173997552024-03-14T11:07:28.478-07:00The Official Blog of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl ClassicCotton Bowl Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823754045511167873noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-67140656365235787332018-12-29T17:21:00.002-08:002018-12-29T17:21:55.111-08:00Clemson is your 83rd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Champion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Tigers will go on to meet the winner of today's other national semifinal, between Oklahoma and Alabama, in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California.<br />
<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-22194728633409013062018-12-29T14:29:00.002-08:002018-12-29T14:33:15.474-08:00The Eagle has landed ...on a Notre Dame fan<br />
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As part of the pregame festivities, Clark the Bald Eagle was supposed to take a flying tour around AT&T Stadium. However, Clark <a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/bald-eagle-goes-rogue-lands-on-notre-dame-fan-before-cotton-bowl-kickoff/287-625345586" target="_blank">decided to take a rest stop on the arm of a Notre Dame fan</a> before returning to his handler.<br />
Or maybe Clark just liked the guy. Then Clark landed on another fan before he was done with his side trip.<br />
Whatever the reason, it provided lots of chuckles as the Eagle's unscheduled was shown on the stadium's giant video board. And even more laughs in the pressbox when the announcement was made, "Clark the bald eagle has been successfully retrieved."<br />
And by the time the game kicked off, the Eagle had its own Twitter feed: @bowl_eagle .Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-63627179059631480202018-12-29T12:45:00.000-08:002018-12-29T12:45:03.038-08:00Pregame festivities get gameday started the right way<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This edition of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic features a new pregame venue: Texas Live! Only today it will be known as Cotton Bowl Live! Presented by Dr Pepper.<br />
The Texas Live! food and entertainment facility, opened last August, is just a short walk from AT&T Stadium. It's situated between the current home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Park, and the baseball team's new home in 2020, Globe Life Field.<br />
Cotton Bowl Live! Presented by Dr Pepper will feature a pregame concert by platinum-selling country music artist Chris Lane. The venue offers multiple eating and drinking establishments as well as entertainment areas for both large and small performances.<br />
Texas Live! was also the scene for the annual Battle of the Bands rally on the eve of the game. <br />
For those wanting to stay close to the stadium, once again the Goodyear Huddle Up features pregame rallies for ticketed fans of both teams.<br />
Clemson fans are gathering in the AT&T Plaza on the west end of the stadium while Notre Dame fans are congregating in the Miller Lite Plaza on the east side.<br />
And for those watching at home, the game broadcast is at 3 pm Central Time on ESPN. Kickoff is expected to be at 3:10 pm, so set your DVRs accordingly.<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-27303467975878123232018-12-29T12:04:00.000-08:002018-12-29T12:04:53.659-08:00The calm before the Cotton Some views from inside AT&T Stadium mere hours before the kickoff of Notre Dame vs. Clemson in the 83rd annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic:<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-91924657999167090822018-12-28T16:04:00.000-08:002018-12-28T16:04:21.522-08:00Cotton Bowl Foundation awards $225,000 in grants to North Texas youth organizations<span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;">ARLINGTON,
Texas – Bright young minds and the teachers who inspire them in
underserved neighborhoods across North Texas will receive a lift, thanks
to $225,000 in support from the Cotton Bowl Foundation. At today’s
Goodyear Big Play Luncheon, the Foundation announced grants to Mission
Arlington, St. Philip's School and Community Center, Communities In
Schools Dallas Region, Education Opens Doors, Teaching Trust, and Urban
Teachers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The Cotton Bowl Foundation’s mission
is to serve the communities associated with the Goodyear Cotton Bowl
Classic by supporting programs that improve opportunities for
underserved youth. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />“Goodyear Cotton Bowl game
day happens just once a year,” said Carl Ice, Cotton Bowl Foundation
Chairman. “The Cotton Bowl Foundation, however, leverages the goodwill
of this grand tradition and makes an impact on the children and
educators of our community 365 days a year. We’re very excited about the
groups we are recognizing with grants this year.”<br /><br />The Cotton Bowl Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mission Arlington</span>
that will enhance the after-school programming for more than 2,000
students by creating a centralized Youth Event Center in downtown
Arlington.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">St. Philip’s School and Community Center</span>,
one of the premier youth educational institutions in South Dallas,
received a $25,000 grant that will support their STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, arts, and math) summer program. The 6-8 week
full-day program, which will serve 150-170 children ages 2-12, includes
academic instruction, hands-on activities, field trips, 1:1 tutoring,
and enrichment classes. <br /><br />A third gift of $25,000 was awarded to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Communities In Schools Dallas Region</span>
(CISDR) to support the expansion of the SafetyNet Project, which
provides teachers with training to better support children experiencing a
behavioral health crisis.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Education Opens Doors</span>
received a $50,000 grant to support its primary program Roadmap to
Success, which aims to provide middle school students and teachers with a
college access roadmap to increase college-going knowledge and
students’ self expectations. The program aims to provide 10,000 students
with 900 additional minutes of active planning and career preparation
discussion that are otherwise not provided by teachers or counselors
during the 2018-19 school year.<br /><br />A grant in the amount of $50,000 was awarded to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Teaching Trust</span>,
a Dallas-based educational leadership development organization, to
support its three core programs: Aspiring Leaders, Leadership Teams, and
Community of Educators. Teaching Trust targets principals and teachers
in Title I schools across North Texas where 84 percent of students
served are economically disadvantaged. This grant is matched by an
additional $50,000 from the College Football Playoff Foundation, which
supports the teaching profession via its Extra Yard for Teachers
platform.<br /><br />The final $50,000 was awarded to the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Urban Teachers</span>.
The Cotton Bowl Foundation’s gift will support the organization’s
mission of preparing effective, culturally competent teachers who
significantly accelerate student learning and remain teaching in the
nation’s highest-need schools. Along with Teaching Trust, the College
Football Playoff Foundation awards a matching grant of $50,000 that will
contribute to the ongoing support of the comprehensive four-year
teacher residency program.</span>Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-19753603524541669582018-12-28T15:41:00.002-08:002018-12-28T15:58:35.265-08:00You won't "tire" of looking at these sculptures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the third year in a row, the Goodyear and the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic commissioned life-sized mascot sculptures to honor the competing teams.<br />
This year the Notre Dame Leprechaun and Clemson Tiger were created by artist Blake McFarland using 375 Goodyear tires and 3,200 hidden screws. They took more than 500 hours to create.<br />
The sculptures were unveiled Thursday at AT&T Stadium and have traveled to various events leading up to game day.<br />
After Saturday's game, Goodyear will donate the sculptures to the universities.<br />
<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-78666465078383620662018-12-28T10:08:00.002-08:002018-12-28T10:09:36.237-08:00Head coaches say final words before tomorrow's big playoff semifinal battle The head coaches of Clemson and Notre Dame met the media one last time Friday on the eve of the 83rd annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.<br />
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly shared the stage at the Dallas Omni Hotel, the media headquarters for the Cotton Bowl. The morning press conference was the final media session before Saturday's 3 p.m. kickoff of the College Football Playoff semifinal.<br />
Both coaches appreciated the rare occurrence of a bowl game falling on a Saturday, the traditional college football game day.<br />
"We love routine, and that's one of the things that's been kind of cool about this particular bowl, is a Monday is actually a Monday and a Friday is actually a Friday," Clemson's Swinney said. "But today is a Friday, so we have a very routine day. I think that helps. So we just prepare for the game as we do for all of our games."<br />
After a fun events and media obligations, Notre Dame's Kelly said it's good to have the normal low-key day before the game.<br />
"Again, the ability to now get into flipping that mindset from a practice to a competitive mindset," Kelly said. "Our kids will feel as though today is really Friday and tomorrow they're ready to play."<br />
The coaches had high praise for the Cotton Bowl's legendary hospitality while in the confines of preparing for a national championship semifinal.<br />
"Dabo and I were just talking about the treatment that each team's staff and family receives here. It's been second to none," Kelly said. "At the same time not putting us in a position where we can't focus on what's important, and that is the preparation leading up to this playoff game."<br />
Clemson is making its first appearance in the Cotton Bowl since Jan. 1, 1940 -- a 6-3 win over Boston College.<br />
"It's awesome for Clemson to come back to the place that we were in our very first bowl game," Swinney said. "I think Clemson fans are really excited. Dallas is an amazing town with so much to offer. But for me, personally, having been a part of college athletics since 1988, I've never been to the Cotton Bowl. And then you throw in the fact that you get to play in that stadium (AT&T Stadium) over there, I've never seen anything like that. It's unbelievable. What an environment."<br />
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Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-44447873447208792322018-12-27T10:39:00.001-08:002018-12-27T10:52:07.615-08:00Goodyear renews multiyear agreement as Cotton Bowl title sponsor If you aren't already accustomed to saying, "Goodyear Cotton Bowl" you better get used to it.<br />
On Thursday, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it will continue as the title sponsor of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.<br />
Goodyear became the Cotton Bowl's title sponsor in 2014 when the bowl joined the College Football Playoff rotation. Goodyear's sponsorship was extended in 2016.<br />
Terms of this extension were not revealed, but it is described as a multi-year agreement.<br />
Goodyear's announcement is good news for the Cotton Bowl and the College Football Playoff. Blimp rides for everyone!<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-68102984692875271972018-12-27T09:57:00.001-08:002018-12-27T10:13:29.543-08:00Scenes from Clemson's Media Day The Clemson Tigers took their turn in front of the media spotlight on Thursday. The Media Event on the field of AT&T Stadium brought out a huge gathering of reporters and photographers in advance of Saturday's College Football Playoff Semifinal.<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-74242090801939340942018-12-27T09:52:00.002-08:002018-12-27T10:11:13.375-08:00Scenes from Notre Dame's Media Day Although both teams have had daily press conferences, Thursday was the big Media Day presentations for Notre Dame and Clemson at AT&T Stadium.<br />
Media Day is a broader, lengthier period with the media. Players and coaches are at stations on the AT&T Stadium field. The setup allows more access to individual players and coaches, as opposed to a more traditional press conference set up where interview subjects are presented to all the media at one gathering.<br />
Of course, there are always players and coaches who are so popular that they draw a crowd no matter the set up. And there are always a few players that might talk to only a handful of reporters. But it still an honor for the players and it's important access for a media member whose story may focus on one particular player.<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-64082566401667098992018-12-26T14:09:00.002-08:002018-12-27T10:11:13.363-08:00Welcome to the 83rd Annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Howdy from Texas! Welcome to the Official Blog of the 84rd Annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.<br />
After hosting a "Rose Bowl East" matchup last year between Ohio State and USC, this year the Cotton is one of the semifinals for the College Football Playoff. The matchup between No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Notre Dame kicks off at 3 pm Central Time on Saturday, Dec. 29 at AT&T Stadium (also known as Jerry World, the home of the Dallas Cowboys) in Arlington, Texas.<br />
The other national semifinal pits No. 1 Alabama against No. 4 Oklahoma. Both semifinal games can be seen on ESPN. The national championship game is Jan. 7 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.<br />
Being a part of the College Football Playoff bracket this year brings a different vibe to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl. For one thing, the game arrives a little earlier than the Cotton Bowl's traditional New Year's Day kickoff.<br />
Being a CFP game also lends an air of even greater importance to this year's Cotton Bowl. One of these two teams, Notre Dame or Clemson, will play for a national championship. While the Cotton Bowl is one of college football's legendary bowl games, this year there is more than pride, tradition and outstanding hospitality to think about.<br />
But that doesn't mean Goodyear Cotton Bowl Week isn't a lot of fun. The teams arrived on Sunday and have been practicing, and having fun, from the moment they touched down in North Texas.<br />
This blog will hopefully help you capture some of the spirit and traditions of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl leading up to, and through, the battle on the field.<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-48727826328185517332017-12-29T22:31:00.000-08:002017-12-31T14:09:43.503-08:00That's a wrap from the 82nd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic A classic matchup of two of college football's blueblood programs resulted in some classic performances.<br />
Both Ohio State and USC were conference champions, but it was the Buckeyes who earned the honor of Cotton Bowl Champions.<br />
And another memorable Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic is in the books. Safe travels, everyone!<br />
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Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-80198789853883283962017-12-29T21:59:00.001-08:002017-12-29T22:26:05.640-08:00Ohio State's Barrett, Webb take MVP honors Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett voted the Sanford Trophy winner as the outstanding offensive player, as selected by the media.<br />
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Ohio State safety Damon Webb was voted the McKnight Trophy as the outstanding defensive player.<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-79904074442617475952017-12-29T21:52:00.001-08:002017-12-29T21:52:11.008-08:00The Party's Over: Ohio State 24, USC 7<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Ohio State won in convincing fashion, 24-7, over USC. There was no scoring in the second half, thanks to a stingy Buckeyes defense.<br />
Time and again, USC would begin to gain momentum, only to be thwarted by a sack or heavy pressure from the Ohio State defensive line. The Buckeyes registered eight sacks.<br />
USC was 1-of-4 on trips inside the Ohio State 20 yard line. The Trojans committed four turnovers, several of them caused by the Ohio State pass rush.<br />
Amazingly, USC outgained Ohio State, 413 yards to 277. USC also had 23 first downs to just 13 for Ohio State. But Ohio State's defense turned up the intensity when it got close to its own end zone, and the Buckeyes offense often worked with short field thanks to USC turnovers.<br />
"Our defensive line won that game," Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. "That quarterback (USC's Sam Darnold), I have a lot of respect for him, but the best way to disrupt a quarterback is get after him, and we did."<br />
Darnold, who has been predicted to go in the top two picks if he declares for the NFL draft, was 26-of-45 passing for 356 yards with one interception.<br />
Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett was 11-of-17 passing for 114 yards and was sacked three times. Barrett also ran 16 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns.Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-28961340679475371402017-12-29T20:36:00.001-08:002017-12-29T20:36:41.053-08:00Maybe it's just not USC's night USC put together a nice drive deep into Ohio State territory. If the Trojans could get some points early in the fourth quarter, it could change the complexion of the game.<br />
Welp, didn't happen. Chase McGrath's 28-yard field goal attempt bonked off the right upright.<br />
Ohio State 24, USC 7 with 13:03 left.Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-88142697248261317062017-12-29T20:28:00.001-08:002017-12-29T20:28:16.769-08:00After three quarters, Ohio State still holds 24-7 lead No scoring in the third quarter so Ohio State will begin the fourth quarter protecting a 17-point lead.<br />
Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-26895170091994204442017-12-29T20:08:00.000-08:002017-12-29T20:12:55.957-08:00Cotton Bowl driver program turns 50<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cotton Bowl driver Lauren West, right, was the personal driver for Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Chairman Jay McCauley this week.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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This year's Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic marked the 50th year for the driver pool program. With vehicles provided by local auto dealer Fin Ewing and his family, around 60 drivers provide transportation for coaches and administrators for the competing teams every year.<br />
To commemorate the oldest and most successful driver program among all bowls, Fin Ewing's mother, 84-year-old Gail Ewing, had the honor of doing the coin toss before tonight's game.<br />
The drivers are college students, such as Lauren West of the University of Texas pictured above, who put in long hours to provide a key facet of the Cotton Bowl's famed hospitality. Over the years, drivers have gained valuable friendships and contacts through participating in the program. Some former drivers are now Cotton Bowl board members, and even a few marriages have resulted from first meetings in the driver pool.Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-7511894622087383582017-12-29T19:22:00.001-08:002017-12-29T20:14:30.832-08:00Dak, Zeke among the stars in attendance at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Spotted on the Cotton Bowl sidelines: former Ohio State star and current Dallas Cowboys running back Zeke Elliott, along with teammate and Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.<br />
Elliott, a star of Ohio State's national championship game win also at AT&T Stadium, was greeted with applause when shown on the massive video screen. <br />
Former NFL and SMU great Eric Dickerson is also in attendance, greeting fans and evoking memories of when he played in the 1983 Cotton Bowl against Dan Marino and Pittsburgh.<br />
Another Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, former Dallas Cowboys great Tony Dorsett, is also at the game and received a warm reception when shown on the big screen. <br />
Also, Denver Broncos GM John Elway and former coach/current scout Gary Kubiak are in the AT&T Stadium pressbox. They are no doubt here to see USC quarterback Sam Darnold, a top draft prospect.Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-18136817545279772142017-12-29T19:16:00.001-08:002017-12-29T19:16:06.824-08:00USC gets on the scoreboard, trails Ohio Sate 24-7 After commiting several turnovers themselves, the USC Trojans finally benefitted from an Ohio State giveaway.<br />
A muffed punt return set up Ronald Jones' one-yard TD run with 1:59 left in the half. Jones hails from nearby McKinney, Texas.<br />
The USC scoring drive took just 56 seconds and covered 15 yards in three plays.<br />
It could be the start of something for USC. But first the Trojans will have to stop Ohio State's two-minute offense as the first half nears its end.Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-18795252101616192292017-12-29T19:09:00.000-08:002017-12-29T19:09:31.828-08:00Ohio State in complete command, 24-0<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a third USC turnover, Ohio State has taken full control of the game with another JT Barrett touchdown run.<br />
USC has moved the ball, but the Ohio State pass rush has come through several times with intense pressure on key third downs.<br />
The last Ohio State scoring drive coveted 59 yards in just two plays for a 24-0 lead with 5:27 left in the half.<br />
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Ohio State scored both methodically and with lightning-quickness to open the second quarter.<br />
On the first play of the quarter, Sean Nuernberger booted a 26-yard field goal (above) to give the Buckeyes a 10-0 lead. The field goal capped a long drive for OSU: 13 plays, 83 yards in 5:06.<br />
Ohio State's next score didn't take nearly as long. Buckeyes safety Damon Webb picked off a pass and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. The Pick Six by Webb, who earlier had a fumble return to set up Ohio State's first touchdown, gave the Buckeyes a 17-0 lead with 14:42 remaining until halftime.<br />
Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-21504464990611239192017-12-29T18:25:00.001-08:002017-12-29T18:25:26.107-08:00End of the first quarter: Ohio State 7, USC 0<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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After one quarter, it's still Ohio State holding a 7-0 lead. However, as the quarter expired the Buckeyes were lining up for a field goal attempt.Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-638240715459467902017-12-29T18:20:00.001-08:002017-12-29T22:35:15.670-08:00Kilgore Rangerettes keep Cotton Bowl tradition alive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The world famous Kilgore Rangerettes dance/drill team performed before the game and at halftime, marking their 68th appearance at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.<br />
The Rangerettes have become part of the fabric of the Cotton Bowl. In addition to performing at the game, Rangerettes serve as hostesses and greeters at various Cotton Bowl functions during the week and during the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame inductions.<br />
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Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-71354523892815576972017-12-29T17:51:00.001-08:002017-12-29T17:51:37.992-08:00Ohio State strikes first<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ohio State won the toss and deferred. USC completed a third down pass, but fumbled and Damon Webb returned it to the 19.<br />
Five plays later, Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett crossed over from the one for the game's first score: 7-0 Ohio State.<br />
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<br />Keith Whitmirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816555319592132512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749161572417399755.post-44757094904772228612017-12-29T17:32:00.002-08:002017-12-29T17:32:19.990-08:00Anthem time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've had the national anthem and are moments away from the kickoff of the 82nd annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between Ohio State and USC.<br />
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