Bill's Bowl Blog

Third quarter: “HUGE third down stop!”

12:45: Two words some up the genius of the ESPN Halftime show – Wendi Nix.  She’s the new Erin Andrews, except she also has a non-Florida Gator intellect.

Its fun watching Wendi attempt to adjudicate the constant disputes between Desmond Howard and Trevor “how did I get hired by ESPN?” Matich.  Desmond is just running roughshod on Trevor.  Wendi is just sitting there doing what she does best – look good.

Rumor going around Baltimore is that Governor Blagojevich offered Teixeira more money to sign with the Cubs, but the attraction of coming back to Severna Park was just too tempting for Tex.

Kickoff of the 2nd half happening now. Navy’s lost the last two bowls with poor 2nd half performances. Let’s see if they can turn the tide today.

12:55: The momentum shift continues. Two key 3rd down conversions, the Wake marches on. The Navy defense looks tired and shell-shocked.

1:00: Touchdown Wake.  Navy is in a very dangerous spot. No offensive TDs and no drives of any consequence in recent memory.  They need a scoring drive here to stop the bleeding.

1:06: A lot less throwing on this drive.  Tyree Barnes might be throwing a T-O temper tantrum on the sidelines before too long.

1:14: HUGE third down stop deep in Wake territory. Navy’s Defense needed a stop and just got it. The offense should get the ball back with good field position.  End of the third quarter. With the free time between quarters, I have time to think and smile about the Redskins losing to the Bengals last week. (Editor’s note: Unnecessary dig at the proud franchise that is the Washington Redskins.)