Tuesday, December 11, 2007

NCAA Division 1-A Simulated Tournament: Final Four Results/Awards

We've reached the Final Four of the Inaugural Sports Fountainhead Simulated Division 1-A (FBS) Playoff. After a stupendous 2nd Round that featured three games decided in the final minutes, the Final Four matchups were set.

For past results/information: Overview, Round 1-Part 1, Round 1-Part 2, Round 2


9 Florida vs 5 Georgia
Round 3, Game 1 Results
Orange Bowl


Final Score
41-34 (2 OTs), Florida

Game Statistics
Passing
Matthew Stafford, Georgia - 17 of 29, 205 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
Tim Tebow, Florida - 25 of 42, 348 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs

Rushing
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 44 rushes, 118 yards, 1 TD, 2 fumbles
Tim Tebow, Florida - 20 rushes, 109 yards, 2 TDs, 0 fumbles

Receiving

A.J. Bryant, Georgia - 4 catches, 73 yards, 0 TDs, 0 drops
Riley Cooper, Florida - 6 catches, 113 yards, 0 TDs, 0 drops

Defensive

Akeem Hebron, Georgia - 7 tackles, 0 sacks, 1 INT
Javier Estopinan, Florida - 11 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INTs

Kicking

Brandon Coutu, Georgia - 2 FGs made, 4 FGs attempted
Joey Ijjas, Florida - 2 FGs made, 3 FGs attempted


3 Oklahoma vs 2 LSU
Round 3, Game 2 Results
Fiesta Bowl

Final Score
34-24, Oklahoma

Game Statistics
Passing
Matt Flynn, LSU - 20 of 37, 317 yards, 3TDs, 3 INTs
Sam Bradford, Oklahoma - 16 of 29, 294 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs

Rushing
Alley Broussard, LSU - 24 rushes, 66 yards, 0 TDs, 1 fumble
Allen Patrick, Oklahoma - 28 rushes, 121 yards, 1 TD, 0 fumbles

Receiving

Alley Broussard, LSU - 3 catches, 87 yards, 1 TD, 0 drops
Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma - 8 catches, 161 yards, 0 TDs, 2 drops

Defensive

Luke Sanders, LSU - 10 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INTs
Reggie Smith, Oklahoma - 9 tackles, 0 sacks, 1 INT

Kicking

Colt David, LSU - 1 FG made, 2 FGs attempted
Garrett Hartley, Oklahoma - 2 FGs made, 4 FGs attempted


National Championship
9 Florida vs 3 Oklahoma
Rose Bowl

Consolation Game
5 Georgia vs 2 LSU
Sugar Bowl


Click on bracket for larger image.


Final Four Awards

Most Valuable Player - Tim Tebow, Florida
Least Valuable Player - Matt Flynn, LSU
Offensive Player - Tim Tebow, Florida
Defensive Player - Reggie Smith, Oklahoma
Clutch Performance - Tim Tebow, Florida
Best Game - Florida vs Georgia


The Florida/Georgia game was just another great example of why College Football needs a playoff. Sure it was simulated. But don't you think Florida would love a chance to avenge their earlier loss to the Bulldogs? Plus it was an amazing game just like the majority of Round 2 matchups. Tebow was his usual other-worldly self, despite the 2 INTs. Once again he orchestrated that game tieing and game winning scores. With 47 seconds to go, he crossed the goal line for his 1st rushing touchdown. In the second OT he gave UF the lead on his 2nd rushing TD and the defense stopped the Georgia offense to vault the Gators into their second straight National Championship game.

Oklahoma controlled much of the game against LSU, sprinting to a 24-10 halftime lead. Sam Bradford and Allen Patrick played beautifully. LSU mounted a comeback late in the 3rd and into the early 4th, slicing the Sooners lead to 27-24. That's as close as the Tigers would get.


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