The Peach Bowl thread (CFP Quarterfinal) 1/1/2025 11AM AZ time

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

ASU continuing to feed off doubt on way to Peach Bowl

The Sun Devils have continued to feed off national doubt ahead of ASU's Peach Bowl matchup with Texas with a trip to the semifinals on the line.

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[Lorenzo]

Just to be on the safe side, he should sit this one out.

Is his back up 6 5, 350?

the longhorns website lists him at 6'7 315 and is a second year player. he's played quite a bit already and has played well. He played against A&M and Georgia and then some against Clemson. Texas will also have another top player return. WR Isaiah bond back who missed the Clemson game.

 

[Absolute Zero]

the longhorns website lists him at 6'7 315 and is a second year player. he's played quite a bit already and has played well. He played against A&M and Georgia and then some against Clemson. Texas will also have another top player return. WR Isaiah bond back who missed the Clemson game.

 

[Lorenzo]

ASU continuing to feed off doubt on way to Peach Bowl

The Sun Devils have continued to feed off national doubt ahead of ASU's Peach Bowl matchup with Texas with a trip to the semifinals on the line.

arizonasports.com

This is why I don't have a problem with the ASU QB's comments. As a leader you need to make your teammates believe that you can win the game. Texas have probably been favored to win every game this year so they have to guard against that and realize that ASU are a lot better than people give them credit for. I will say though if I am a Texas defender I am a little more motivated after I hear the comment and that's ok too.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Listened to another podcast this morning. The consensus seems to be we are going to get curb stomped.

As I've suggested earlier in this thread, Texas is by far the bigger, quicker and more talented team. So it's not much of a stretch to suggest the Longhorns could run-away with this game. It will take a coaching masterpiece (which Kenny and his staff are capable of), combined with a level of 60 minute play that this team has yet to reach - and they've played some great games...any of which won't nearly be good enough to overcome the deck that is heavily stacked against them.

 

[AZCB34]

As I've suggested earlier in this thread, Texas is by far the bigger, quicker and more talented team. So it's not much of a stretch to suggest the Longhorns could run-away with this game. It will take a coaching masterpiece (which Kenny and his staff are capable of), combined with a level of 60 minute play that this team has yet to reach - and they've played some great games...any of which won't nearly be good enough to overcome the deck that is heavily stacked against them.

A few thoughts (some stats I heard today):

- ASU has created the 19th most turnovers in the nation and Texas has turned the ball over so often they are raked somewhere in the 100s.

ASU simply has to create turnovers and cannot turn the ball over…not even once. It has to be a clean game from this standpoint.

- ASU supposedly gives up the most points on average per red zone defense in the nation. Interestingly, Texas red zone offense is not very efficient ranking something like 104th in red zone efficiency

ASU can play bend but they cannot allow themselves to break. They must force Texas to settle for FG. Ironically, I’m not sure ASU could survive a shootout but I’m not so sure a shootout doesn’t give them the best chance to win.

- Penalties

ASU really cannot play stupid and give up personal foul penalties. This will likely feel like a Texas heavy crowd so they also cannot commit silly pre snap penalties.

- Tackling

Personally, I feel like ASU did a pretty good job tackling this year. They have to be sure tacklers on Wednesday. Force Texas to march down the field and not make mistakes

As dumb as it sounds, I think ASU has to play a nearly perfect game to give themselves a chance. They cannot let Texas shake free and they have to try to match them blow for blow. The longer they keep it a one score game the greater the pressure on Texas.

 

[AZCB34]

This is why I don't have a problem with the ASU QB's comments. As a leader you need to make your teammates believe that you can win the game. Texas have probably been favored to win every game this year so they have to guard against that and realize that ASU are a lot better than people give them credit for. I will say though if I am a Texas defender I am a little more motivated after I hear the comment and that's ok too.

The offense should be motivated by the comments as well. A shot was taken at their QB. He can make them believe they can win the game without those comments. Having said that, I don’t disagree with your sentiments

 

[AZCB34]

Skattebo adds to ASU talk: Nobody can stop me

Arizona State running back in confident heading into the CFP quarterfinal matchup vs. Texas and its No. 1 defense, saying, "There's nobody out there that can stop me."

www.espn.com

Now the Texas defense has motivation

 

[dscher]

More bulletin board material. Dumb

Skattebo adds to ASU talk: Nobody can stop me

Arizona State running back in confident heading into the CFP quarterfinal matchup vs. Texas and its No. 1 defense, saying, "There's nobody out there that can stop me."

www.espn.com

 

[ajcardfan]

Skattebo adds to ASU talk: Nobody can stop me

Arizona State running back in confident heading into the CFP quarterfinal matchup vs. Texas and its No. 1 defense, saying, "There's nobody out there that can stop me."

www.espn.com

Now the Texas defense has motivation

Yeah, I was afraid what a month of "attaboys" and pats on the back would do to the team psyche. Sounds like they will trouble getting their helmets on.

Not good. It's one thing to be confident. It's another to think Texas can't beat you. The closer I get to this game the worse I feel about it.

 

[TRW]

Sam and Cam need to shut up. Let the play on the field speak for itself. Just my opinion.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Good takes here...

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[jf-08]

We haven't earned anything yet. Play the underdog card. It's good to have confidence but it's another thing to be arrogant.

I'm not liking this chatter.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yeah, I was afraid what a month of "attaboys" and pats on the back would do to the team psyche. Sounds like they will trouble getting their helmets on.

Not good. It's one thing to be confident. It's another to think Texas can't beat you. The closer I get to this game the worse I feel about it.

Eh, likely all they’ve heard since longhorns won is that they’re going to get curb-stomped. They may need to speak the bravado into existence.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Sam and Cam need to shut up. Let the play on the field speak for itself. Just my opinion.

That's what they told Joe Namath before Superbowl III...

(I am KIDDING!)

 

[ajcardfan]

Eh, likely all they’ve heard since longhorns won is that they’re going to get curb-stomped. They may need to speak the bravado into existence.

Bulletin board material can go both ways. I just want the game to kickoff and see what happens. Sick of all the pregame blather myself.

 

[TRW]

The Peach Bowl evokes some very old memories of Kush & the gang (I think it was Spaghetti Joe Spagnola at QB) in 1970 that put them on the map. Very bad weather that day but ASU boat raced the Tar Heels.

I hope history (without the snow) repeats itself. Go Devils!

 

[Mainstreet]

We haven't earned anything yet. Play the underdog card. It's good to have confidence but it's another thing to be arrogant.

I'm not liking this chatter.

The same here. I don't like the chatter coming from ASU. I'd prefer if the Sun Devils were the quiet underdog with a point to prove.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Peach Bowl evokes some very old memories of Kush & the gang (I think it was Spaghetti Joe Spagnola at QB) in 1970 that put them on the map. Very bad weather that day but ASU boat raced the Tar Heels.

I hope history (without the snow) repeats itself. Go Devils!

That ASU team was hungry and wanted to prove their going undefeated was no fluke, snow storm or no snow storm.

Actually, they played better when it started snowing in the second half.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The same here. I don't like the chatter coming from ASU. I'd prefer if the Sun Devils were the quiet underdog with a point to prove.

Skattebo has had this attitude all season. It’s part of his persona. I don’t love it, but if it’s what makes him tick, let him tick.

As for the rest of the squad, sam’s comment was a bit naive. But I think it’s that naivety that allows this team to not recognize how large each big moment has been all season. As a result no stage has looked too big for them. Let that continue. Don’t let doubt creep in. Now isn’t the time for modesty. Now is the time for confidence. Modesty is for post-game.

 

[Absolute Zero]

The Peach Bowl evokes some very old memories of Kush & the gang (I think it was Spaghetti Joe Spagnola at QB) in 1970 that put them on the map. Very bad weather that day but ASU boat raced the Tar Heels.

I hope history (without the snow) repeats itself. Go Devils!

Youtube is our friend. Will have to watch this for pre-game! This was before I discovered ASU football, so I missed it the first time around...

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[AZCB34]

Skattebo has had this attitude all season. It’s part of his persona. I don’t love it, but if it’s what makes him tick, let him tick.

As for the rest of the squad, sam’s comment was a bit naive. But I think it’s that naivety that allows this team to not recognize how large each big moment has been all season. As a result no stage has looked too big for them. Let that continue. Don’t let doubt creep in. Now isn’t the time for modesty. Now is the time for confidence. Modesty is for post-game.

A fair and reasonable assessment. I prefer the circle the wagons, quiet confidence route myself but hard to argue with your point.

Sometimes, it isn’t what you say rather how and when you say it.

 

[Absolute Zero]

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