The big day is here for OSU, Oregon
Holiday bowL: 7 p.m. today on ESPN (cox 29)

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Published: December 30, 2008

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Three storylines to get you ready for the Holiday Bowl tonight in San Diego.

All about the offense
If both offenses play an average game, Oregon will win by three-tenths of a point. That’s how evenly matched the Oregon (41.9 points per game) and Oklahoma State (41.6 per game) offenses have been this season, both ranking nationally in the top 10 in scoring. The Holiday Bowl is known for having high-scoring, close games, and this one should be no different.

Run, run and run
The interesting quality about the two offenses is their reliance on the running game. The Ducks and Cowboys average more than 250 yards per game.

Time to be special
Both head coaches commented Monday on the importance of special teams, and that’s an area where Oklahoma State has been strong all year, especially in kick returns.

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Well, as a loyal Oregon fan I waited until game day to comment. I was really expecting more from OSU. You Okies talk a big talk, but as usual trash talkers like yourselves always seem to come up short. The "weak or soft" Pac-10 with only one real team is now 3-0. Your only hope is the Sooners now and after what I've seen, USC would handle them accordingly. OSU met the train and our QB & RB's ran them over (literally). 80+% of the people poled felt OSU would win. Guess there really is bias against the PAC. The majority of Oregon's players are returning, see you next year Okies? I'm sure though that your convinced that wouldn't happen since your always convinced your teams will be playing in the NC game. Go Gators!
Choo Choo, Coos Bay - Dec 30, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Lol @ Mike! Thanks for the explanation professor, although completely incorrect. Sarcasm usually has an ironic relevance, however “drunken hillbilly fornication” is just another sophomoric insult which is typically used by the lowest common denominator. I agree there are classless (and classy) fans from both universities, but you just wait, if OU loses the championship OSU fans will come out of the woodwork to rub our noses in it, these fans will not support our “state” win or lose and that was my target audience.
clinton, Norman - Dec 30, 2008 at 3:57 pm
This Sooner fan says: GO POKES! serve up some DUCK soup!

GO COWBOYS!! GO SOONERS!!! GO Big 12! GO OHIO STATE!!(shorthorns suck)
Mark, Lilburn - Dec 30, 2008 at 3:52 pm
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Lol @ Mike! Thanks for the explanation professor, although completely incorrect. Sarcasm usually has an ironic relevance, however “drunken hillbilly fornication” is just another sophomoric insult which is typically used by the lowest common denominator. I agree there are classless (and classy) fans from both universities, but you just wait, if OU loses the championship OSU fans will come out of the woodwork to rub our noses in it, these fans will not support our “state” win or lose and that was my target audience.
clinton, Norman - Dec 30, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Thanks to all the classy Sooner fans wishing us luck!!! Clinton, the point was indeed in the sarcastic answer to your previous statement. I guess you didn't pick it up. Let's try to slow it down for you. There are bad fans everywhere...you are one of them. Dave is one of them. Regardless of these fans, we look toward the bigger picture. Root for your conference and more importantly, root for your state. We could all do without fans like you. Hence why you are the reason why drunken...well you get it--I think...
Mike, Tulsa - Dec 30, 2008 at 2:40 pm
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GO POKES !!!!!!!!
GO SOONERS!!!!!!!
Kathy, Yukon - Dec 30, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Give em Hell Pokes!!
Jeff, Hyperinflation Cometh - Dec 30, 2008 at 1:05 pm
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GO POKES! Beat the Ducks!

from a SOONER
william, destin - Dec 30, 2008 at 11:57 am
Here's one OU fan who hopes oSu trounces Oregon tonight, and I think they're going to do it, too. I predict oSu will have at least 250 yards rushing against the Ducks, and Zac can probably add at least another 200 through the air.

More importantly, I so want OU to win next week, but first things first. Go Pokes.
James, Norman - Dec 30, 2008 at 10:43 am
Good one mike, no point, just regurgitated insults. You are another reason I hope the pokes lose tonight.
clinton, Norman - Dec 30, 2008 at 10:08 am
Clinton, you're the reason why drunken fornication should not take place between hillbillies.
Mike, Tulsa - Dec 30, 2008 at 9:45 am
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Dave is just messed up...no one listen to him. When it comes to bowl games, one should pull for their conference. Go Pokes and Boomer Sooner!
brad, Tulsa - Dec 30, 2008 at 9:31 am
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Lots of fireworks tonight! I hope its a good game, more exciting than last nights Mizzou game.
Ed Lova, Oklahoma City - Dec 30, 2008 at 9:24 am
Dave, you're the reason I want OSU to lose tonight.
clinton, Norman - Dec 30, 2008 at 9:05 am
Dave, you make all the rest of us OSU fans look bad.
Mike, Tulsa - Dec 30, 2008 at 9:01 am
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Dave, you started out well, and then, well, you just returned to being a red headed stepchild. 61-41...get over it...loser.
John, Destin - Dec 30, 2008 at 4:55 am
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GO POKES....Lets bring home a win and hope OU tanks like they always do. GO POKES.
Dave, Midwest City - Dec 30, 2008 at 2:26 am
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Spent too much time thinking that one up Lou. But then again, the last three times Oregon played OU they should have lost three times. Don't go giving Oregon any credit for the refs calling the game.

Either way, scoring 42 on a bunch of vastly outmatched, overrated pasties that the Pac-10 has unfortunately turned out to be this season isn't comparable to the Big 12. I think I'd take a 3-point loss to Texas in Austin over a win over Oregon State.

Cowboys should win handily if its defense plays a good game.
Zach, Perkins - Dec 30, 2008 at 2:17 am
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Spent too much time thinking that one up Lou. But then again, the last three times Oregon played OU they should have lost three times. Don't go giving Oregon any credit for the refs calling the game.

Either way, scoring 42 on a bunch of vastly outmatched, overrated pasties that the Pac-10 has unfortunately turned out to be this season isn't comparable to the Big 12. I think I'd take a 3-point loss to Texas in Austin over a win over Oregon State.

Cowboys should win handily if its defense plays a good game.
Zach, Perkins - Dec 30, 2008 at 2:16 am
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From an OU fan......Go Big 12!!!
Rudy, Woodlake, CA - Dec 30, 2008 at 1:41 am
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Thanks for the valuable insight, Lou. I guess this means OSU is going to lose to Oregon because Oregon beat OU in 2006.
Mason, Calera - Dec 30, 2008 at 12:40 am
Hey didn't the Ducks beat OU and OSU has a poor record against OU so it might be a long long night for the cowboys.
LG, Yukon - Dec 30, 2008 at 12:11 am
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