Article Data Imported from Previous NDL SiteNDL Cup Watch: Final 4
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We are down to the Final 4!
Throwing it out there, I PREDICTED THAT ARKANSAS WOULD BE HERE. In the NDL, 1/4 is awesome. So with that said, lets take a look at the teams.
Auburn Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks
Who we all want to win: Arkansas, no offense huskerskev, but autiger has made us all hate Auburn a little bit more. Because of this, I hope that Steamrollr can continue his run to the NDL Cup Final.
What Coaching history tells us: Steamrollr has a 19-9 record all time (before this year) in the cup vs. 9-7 to Huskerskev. Huskers is usually good for a 1st round win but rarely has he made it farther. Steamy is way more experienced here and in big games. Huskerskev is 4-3 in bowl games but has never played in a BCS game, or any big name bowl before except a season 18 adventure to the Sugar Bowl. He also has 2 non-BCS conference championships. Steamrollr though has made 5 straight BCS games, and has made a bowl game every season, going 7-3 in that time.
Have they played before:
Season 14: Texas Tech (Steamy) 31 Kansas State (Huskers) 3
Season 15: Texas Tech (Steamy) 24 Kansas State (Huskers) 13
Season 20: Arkansas (Steamy) 34 Auburn (Huskers) 45
Obviously the latest game, this season is the most telling, so advantage def. goes to Huskerskev here.
The Stats:
Auburn leads Arkansas in most statistical categories this season but that may not be the whole story. Arkansas defense has been punishing this season holding opponents to 17 points a game, 10 less than Auburn. But again, they played one bad game... against Auburn.
The Final Line: History tells us that Steamy is the better coach, he has more accolades, more experience in big games, and has revenge on his mind. Huskerskev though is the only person who has beaten him this season though and the question on everyone's mind will be, can he do it again?
Southern California Trojan at Miami (FL) Hurricanes
Who we all want to win: This is new school vs old school. Walker represents the new guard of the league, he came in season 11 and has been utterly dominant since then. BigMike is a season 1 vet who has always been a force in the league. Who do you side with? matters if you travel with the old guard or the new generation.
What coaching history tells us: Both coaches are loaded in the trophy case. Big Mike has 3 NDL Championships, 2 Cup Championships, 10 Conference Championships, 11-5 Bowl Record and 64-15 Cup Record. Walker on the other hand has 1 NDL Championship, 3 Cup Championships, 6 Conference Championships, 6-2 Bowl Record and 32-4 Cup Record... Oh and he's done it in half the seasons.
Have they played before:
Season 11: Louisiana Tech (Walker) 41 Utah State (Big Mike) 21
Season 15: Georgia (Walker) 44 Florida (Big Mike) 31
Season 16: Miami (Walker) 36 Florida (Big Mike) 38
2-1 in favor of Walker for these two heavyweights. Anyone else find it mildly entertaining these two guys played a game with LA Tech vs. Utah St?
The Stats: Walker scores more points but BigMike allows less. The net between the two is +24 for Walker and +18 for BigMike. Walker leads in most offensive categories but BigMike leads in defense AND turnovers, which may be key. BigMike plays mistake free football.
The Final Line: No disrespect to the other matchup, but the winner will likely come out of this semifinal. Both teams are Cup Juggarnauts and have proven it. The edge goes to Walker because he just has been so dominating in the cup durin his tenure, in 9 seasons he has 3 Cup Championships.
-Uuaww
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