Slightly Off-Topic

Man!  That’s a lot of words, but I really did want to take a moment to discuss this Tuesday’s Little Caesar Bowl with Purdue against Western Michigan.  I realize the Little C is the equivalent of being invited to the NIT, but it’s not like everybody get’s to play in a bowl game (right IU?), it just feels that way…

Regardless, the Boilers won, and as a Boilermaker, I’m proud of my boys.

You knew it was going to be a weird game when after their first touchdown (the first score of the game, mind you), WMU opted to go for the two point conversion rather than just kicking for the extra point.  Purdue certainly answered, though… I mean on onside kick in the first half is weird, but *two*?!?  And both successful?  That’s just bizarre.

Now credit where it’s due.  The WMU quarterback is really good down field.  He has a great long-passing game, but really (really) needs to work on his red zone game.  He threw away (pun intended) so many opportunities to win the game.  I kinda feel bad for them.

As per the Boilers, I’m not sure what the deal was with them opting to play quarterback shuffle, but at least everyone got to play.  As usual the game play itself was rather clumsy but effective.  The only bad moment was #2 throwing a punch.  Not sure what that was all about.  You’ve already won.  Whatever the opposing team says, just smile and nod.  I’m sure there was free pizza waiting for you in the locker room.

Finally, I know you IU fans were disappointed that I didn’t mock you mercilessly after your loss of the old Oaken Bucket a few weeks back.  I hope that fact that I’m mentioning your incredibly bad football program in today’s strip makes up for any slight you may have felt.

And with that I end Slightly Off-Topic for 2011.  Be sure to check back on Sunday for the first strip of the New Year!