The game was back and forth, each team taking the lead, only to have it taken away throughout the majority of the second half. Late in the fourth quarter the Ducks finally were in position to make it a two-score game and perhaps seal the victory.
With only a few minutes left a first down was all that was needed to keep the clock running. The Ducks put the ball in LeGarrette Blount’s hands, hoping that he could move the chains.
Though Blount did one better, as he scampered to the end zone, while hurdling one defender and dragging another 10 yards on his way to doing so. This just about decided it. Get the Gatorade ready, the Ducks were on their way to winning the 2008 Holiday Bowl and their 10th win of the season.
OVERVIEW
The Ducks didn’t let a less than ideal first half get them down. They showed a level of toughness that makes a good college football team, a great team. Not having Dez Bryant helped limit some of the options for the Cowboys.
But the Oregon defense also limited the other play makers from taking over the game. It was a team effort and a great win to end a successful 2008 season. The Ducks physical play kept the Cowboys rattled. Who said that the Pac-10 couldn’t play physical football?
Game balls go to Jeremiah Masoli and Max Unger. Masoli did a great job managing the game and making huge plays with his feet and his arm. Max Unger played a great game.
There were several plays to the outside when you would see a 300 pounder dive into safety opening up a few more yards of space, and that was Max. He controlled the line, allowing the Ducks to run all over OSU. You also have to give the big man credit for coming back in after being injured.
Go Ducks. Thank you for another great season. I can't wait for next year.
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