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Boise State Football: Broncos Big Favorites Against TCU Saturday

Article by Jack T. Jones

TCU and Boise State have met three previous–all in bowl games, with Boise winning the first meeting 34-21 in the 2003 Fort Worth Bowl.

This just might be one of the more anticipated matchups not featuring one of the “Big Six” conferences. The game is being tabbed as a defacto Mountain West Conference championship. The Horned Frogs are moving to the Big 12 next year, while Boise is considering a move into the Big East as a football-only member.

TCU

TCU has won four straight games, the most recent a 31-20 win at Wyoming last week. The Frogs are just nine points away from being undefeated, losing 50-48 to Baylor in the opener and then dropping a 40-33 OT decision to SMU.

Historically, TCU is 3-1 in its last four games against top-five teams and has won 21 straight conference games dating back to 2008.

TCU is a very explosive offensive team in 2011, ranking eighth nationally in points scored per game (42), while producing 452 yards per contest (228 rushing, 224 passing).

There is a three-headed hydra leading the rushing attack: Waymon James, Matthew Tucker and Ed Wesley, who have combined for 1,712 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 6.8 yards per carry between them.

Casey Pachall has completed 69 percent of his passes for 1,940 yards and 19 TDs with just five interceptions.

Josh Boyce is the top receiver for the Frogs, recording 46 catches for 704 yards and six scores.

The defense is also strong, however, ranking 34th nationally in points allowed (22 per game) while surrendering 349 yards of offense (225 passing, 124 rushing).

This unit has recorded 19 sacks and forced 16 turnovers, with one being converted into a score (Tank Carder, interception).

Five players have between 44 and 47 tackles this year, led by Tekerrien Cuba with 47 (plus two forced fumbles). Carter, Johnny Fobbs and Kenny Cain have each recorded 46 stops (combining for one sack, three interceptions and a fumble recovery). Stansly Maponga has six sacks, four forced fumbles and two recoveries.

James and Greg McCoy both have kickoff returns for TDs this year, with McCoy averaging 29 yards per return and James 36.

Boise State

Boise picked up a two-touchdown road victory over No. 19 Georgia in their opener and hasn’t been challenged since, winning six games by 20 or more points and two by 50. Boise State has won 35 straight home games (the longest active streak in the nation by 14 games) and is 72-2 on the blue turf since 2000.

The Broncos are formidable offensively, ranking seventh in the country in points scored (44 pg) while compiling 479 yards of offense per outing (295 passing, 183 rushing).

Heisman Trophy candidate Kellen Moore completes 74 percent of his passes for 2,229 yards and 29 TDs with just five INTs. His offensive live has allowed just four sacks all season.

Seven players have 13 or more catches, with three boasting 32 or more: Matt Miller has 39 grabs for 433 yards and six TDs, Tyler Shoemaker has 33 grabs for 601 and 11 scores and Mitch Burroughs has 32 receptions for 340 yards and one score.

Running back Doug Martin, listed as day-to-day this week (leg) and has 756 rushing yards with nine TDs (5.1 YPC).

While the offense gets most of the headlines, the defense is strong as well, ranking 12th nationally in points allowed (17 pg) and giving up just 303 yards per game (163 passing, 140 rushing). The unit has posted 16 sacks and forced 17 turnovers, with one turned in for a score (Hunter White, fumble).

Five players have between 30 and 40 tackles, led by George Iloka with 40 (plus a forced fumble), Byron Hout with 38 stops (one forced fumble and a blocked kick) and Shea McClellin with 35 (five sacks, one INT and one kick block). T Crawford has 5.5 sacks, Jerrell Gavins has three picks and White has two blocked kicks, as the Broncos have seven blocks this year.

Boston College Eagles College Football Tickets Available

Article by Gen Wright

The Boston College Eagles college football team was established in 1892, when the college agreed to set up the team upon the request of Joseph O’Connell and John Drum, the latter becoming the team’s first coach. Since its inception the team has proven its worth as a formidable opponent, having won many of its matches among its long-standing rivals, the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Notre Dame. The team has also been ranked high in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) standings in recent years

In addition, the Boston College Eagles have been ranked among the country’s best among the college football teams for academic achievement, having garnered the highest mark possible in the polls for any college football team’s Academic Progress Rate. (APR) In addition, Boston College has been proud of its players from the team’s roster through the years that eventually made significant contributions to professional football; one of these players that stood out and made the Tigers a competitive team is Doug Flutie, who has been regarded as a legend in Boston College football history.

Based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, the Eagles have been playing at the Alumni Stadium in the Boston College campus grounds since 1957, when the stadium was opened to replace the smaller Alumni Field grounds nearby.

Important Moments And Accomplishments

Throughout its history, the Boston College Eagles have appeared in a record of 19 post-season bowl appearances. The team last bowl appearance was on 2007’s Champs Sports Bowl when it defeated the Michigan State Spartans for the title. This victory would also mark the Eagles’ 8th straight bowl victory, a winning streak record which by itself is unprecedented in collegiate football history.

In addition, Boston College has also managed to snag a conference title when it was a member of the Big East Conference. Since becoming a member of the ACC, the team has managed to win the conference’s Atlantic Division championship in 2007 and be listed as one of the Top 10 college football teams by the Associated Press for that year.

Quarterbacks in the Current Roster

Currently, the team’s quarterbacks are composed of Alexander Atiyeh, Codi Boek, Chris Crane, Dominic Davis, Chris Johnson, Nick Loury, John Lowell, and Justin Tuggle.

Recent News

The Boston College Eagles has yet to win an ACC championship; this season, the team is looking forward to clinch its first conference title under the ACC. For Eagles Coach Jeff Jagodzinski and the players, this season so far is looking good for them. With an impressive record so far of 5 wins and only 1 loss during this current college football season, the team is optimistic in securing a slot in the conference slot and eventually win the title as well. For the fans of the Boston College Eagles, any home game of the team this season is certainly something to look forward to. And with the way things are going right now for the Eagles, the next remaining games will be interesting to watch for those who would like to see how far and how successful they will go in their dream for the title

Framed Pictures of Harbin’s Ice Lantern Festival

Article by Images Prints

One of the four most well known international ice festivals in the world is back – The Harbin Ice Lantern Festival! China is over again brimming with remarkable crystal sculptures created out of mega blocks of ice. World renowned artists chisel and carve these ices into sparkling dragons, dinosaurs, spacecrafts and landmarks that turn the Ice City of Harbin into a crystal wonderland. Glowing with neon lights at night, these sculptures are perfect for ice-cold photography that will surely make unique and impressive framed prints.

This grand ice festival started as a simple tradition of the Harbin people. The ingenuity of the local residents in hollowing blocks of ice to use as lanterns has improved over the years, making local tradition to world-class art forms. This event has seduced thousands of local and international visitors to the northeastern province of China, Heilongjiang, where the city is geographically positioned. The place has been identified as the cradle of ice and snow art of the country, a pride that the city and its local residents will always treasure. Even with a temperature as low as -300C, the loyal patrons continue to revisit the amazing place. Thus, Harbin finally made it to the map of international travel and leisure destinations where freezing art works warm everybody’s heart.

Since 1985, the month-long festival has become an annual affair that starts every 5th of January. It is one of the most anticipated events, and great artists from all over the world participate to create magical kingdoms that deliver impressive highlights for photography. Hundreds of pictures from previous festivals have become valuable collections for canvas wall arts and framed prints. The festivals in Zhaolin Park, Sun Island Park, and Harbin Ice and Snow World have given wonderful excitements to the visiting public. The pictures from these wonder places in all its glory have given framed prints a new definition.

This year, the festival showcases various art programs and sports activities. A Snow Sculpture Expo, Ice Lantern Garden Party, theaters, and economic trade talks are some of the highlights offered to the public. Sports such as skiing contests, winter football matches, and figure skating competitions are some recreation that will surely bring more warmth to the visitors of the Ice City.

Enjoy the 28th Ice Lantern Festival and take home amazing memories captured in pictures. Share the happy moments. Have these pictures in frames and canvasses!

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