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Book your room at Confortel Fuengirola
Family Room (2 Adults & 2 Children)Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 2 children, 1 infant)
Standard Double or Twin RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests
Standard Double Room, Sea ViewMax Occupancy: 2 guests
Superior Double RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Standard Triple RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests
Double Room Single UseMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Double Room Single Use, Sea ViewMax Occupancy: 1 guest
4-star beach hotel with a conference center
This Fuengirola hotel is located on the boardwalk, nestled on the beach a short distance from Las Gaviotas Beach, Torreblanca Beach, and Fuengirola Beach. Also nearby are Bioparc Fuengirola and Fuengirola Adventure Golf.
Hotel Features
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as limo/town car service and a rooftop terrace.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, sofa beds, and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
At your hotel
All inclusive
Guests can book rooms at Confortel Fuengirola for a rate that is either for the room only or for all-inclusive. All-inclusive rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
At your hotel
Confortel Fuengirola offers both all-inclusive room rates and room-only rates. All-inclusive rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of limo/town car service and a meeting room.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 3014 square feet (280 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Confortel Fuengirola is a smoke-free property.
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Television in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Coffee shop or café
- Free Wi-Fi
- Luggage storage
- One meeting room
- Total number of rooms - 180
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Number of floors - 15
- Rooftop terrace
- Restaurant
- Conference space size (feet) - 3014
- Pool sun loungers
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 280
- Year Built 2005
- Conference center
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Wedding services
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
Park your car
Self parking (surcharge)
In your room
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Television
- Sofa bed
- Complimentary bottled water
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Climate control
- Daily housekeeping
- Sofa bed size
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
Eat and drink
Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Confortel Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. A children's menu is available.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
The fine print for Confortel Fuengirola
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 9.72 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
- Late check-out fee: EUR 10.80
- In-room safe fee: EUR 3.20 per day
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 3.24 per day
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.


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NEW YORK Wire rod prices for September have settled at July levels after a brief rise in August failed to take hold in the face of import competition and flat demand, market participants said.
"Prices are at July levels. Everyones kind of holding. No one has to make a move, so there are no big changes. I dont think everyone followed Keystone (Steel & Wire Corp. on its August hike) that much," a high-volume rod buyer in the Midwest said.
Peoria, Ill.-based Keystone announced in July a $15-per-ton increase in its wire rod selling prices for August shipments (amm.com, July 15), and sources said that several other mills also raised their prices for August shipments, with many customers seeing a $5- to $15-per-ton increase.
But prices for September shipment have returned to July levels across the board after showing signs of weakening in mid-August (amm.com, Aug. 16).
"The July prices are essentially what were paying today," a rod buyer in the Northeast said.
Wire mesh-quality rod is transacting at around $640 per ton ($32 per hundredweight) f.o.b. mill, industrial-quality wire rod is at $650 per ton ($32.50 per cwt) and high-carbon wire rod is around $700 per ton ($35 per cwt). Cold-heading-quality wire rod is trading at $770 per ton ($38.50 per cwt).
Rod buyers are facing depressed finished wire prices, which has diminished demand for mill product.
"With the competition out there, youve got some people that really drive the price down and so, therefore, wed have to reduce our pricing in order to move anything," a second rod buyer in the Midwest said, adding that he was limiting purchases through year-end.
A spike in Chinese wire rod imports this year has slowed purchasing from U.S. rod mills, buyers and mill sources said, diminishing activity and undermining domestic rod prices (amm.com, Aug. 19).
"The volume is not there," a mill source said.
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Kirk Bennion – GM's Corvette Exterior Design Engineer – attended the 30th Annual Corvette Beach Caravan and Car Show in Panama City hosted by the Circle City Corvette Club at the end of March. In his presentation, Kirk shows the evolving design of the Corvette that became the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition. You'll see a couple of designs that didn't make the cut as well as learn how the movie "Underworld" played a role in creating the overall look of the Z06 Carbon.
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Corvette Racing Ambassador Ron Fellows takes us on a tour of various features of the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport. He then gets behind the wheel of the Velocity Yellow GS Coupe and has some real fun on the track including a demonstration of launch control.
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Corvette's Product Marketing Manager Harlan Charles and Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter discuss the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition and show us how technology transfers from Corvette Racing's C6.Rs to the production street cars and then back again.
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Here is an interesting 1966 Corvette Convertible that appeared Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach. The Triple Black Corvette features a 427/425 hp L72 and is fresh off a restoration, but it comes with a caveat: Originally a 427/425 car, it doesn't have the original engine. Will the price be affected or will its curb appeal rope in buyers who may be more interested in driving the Sting Ray instead of a storing a garage queen. Watch the video after the jump.
Saturday Night at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach, Rick Hendrick of NASCAR fame purchased the first retail (VIN 001) 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon limited edition. The hammer price was $270,000 and with buyers commission, the total sale was $297,000. Rick will be able to tour the GM Performance Build center in Wixom as well as watch the assembly of his new Corvette Z06 later this summer in Bowling Green.
The C4 version of the Corvette ZR-1 was nicknamed "The King of the Hill" for good reason. At a time when the standard Corvette's horsepower was 245, the 1990 Corvette ZR-1 was powered by the new 375-horsepower LT-5 V8 which featured a 32-valve dual overhead cam. Looking back today, Corvette's return to the world stage of sports car performance can be directly attributed to this special edition.
When we published the final production numbers for the 2009 Corvettes, we said thirty years from now Corvette collectors would be seeking out the GT1 ALMS Championship and the Competition Sport Editions due to their low production numbers. Actually, it only took one year as this 2009 Arctic White Competition Sport Coupe sold for more than its original MSRP and became the top seller on Day 1 of the 2010 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction.


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Nothing says happiness, excitement, joy and freedom like living in Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield! Each day is a breath of fresh air with many new adventures for local residents to enjoy and be living proof that Springfield apartment living is like no other! Hi, I'm Trey, the Official Springfield apartment living guide and I am looking forward to helping you find a fun place just like the hundreds of happy residents who I've helped find Springfield Springfield apartments for rent. As your Springfield apartment resource I want to make your apartment shopping experience stress-free and as easy as can be by showing you the most apartments in Springfield, MA and providing you with accurate info on each one, updated every single day. So I invite you to come on in and explore Springfield apartments and the excitement and joy that comes along with Springfield apartment renting!
There is no doubt about it, living in Springfield apartments is the "bee's knees"! You never have to deal with ever-rising property taxes or the ridiculous headaches of landscaping and taking care of a lawn. In most communities there is a pool that you aren't responsible for keeping clean and a rockin' fitness center. It's a known fact that the apartment lifestyle is awesome to begin with, but living in Springfield apartments is a recipe for the best "Life Brownies" you could ever taste. The options for adventures out of the apartment in Springfield and the surrounding areas are plentiful, exciting and waiting for you within just a few miles from the doorstep of your Springfield apartment.
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I'm a journalist, author and psychoanalyst. I have written editorials and have been editorialized myself in Newsday, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. When I read Michael Miller's "Viewpoint" ("American's Deserve a Life After 6 p.m.," The Weekend, April 30-May 6), I recognized it as one of the finest editorial pieces I have ever come across.
I recall the first time I watched the infamous Cadillac commercial Mr. Miller referred to, and how persuasive and really evil it was. For those who have not seen the ad, it was a 60-second spot of a handsome actor walking through his luxury home, past his built-in pool and approaching his new Cadillac. All the while he discusses how ridiculous the lazy French are for taking off "all of August!" and how Americans are so smart to be willing to sacrifice all their time and energy to work and buy and work and buy.
What is abundantly clear to everyone is that America is an overworked culture in striking contrast to European life, which is far more relaxed, healthier and happier. I have traveled to Europe many times to write, and I am always struck by how simple and easygoing life is there. In Italy, they call it "La Dolce Far Niente" or "the sweetness of doing nothing."
I congratulate Michael Miller for giving voice to this issue. I consider our entrapment in this endless cycle of work and consumption to be America's number one health problem.
And I would add that when Mr. Miller stated that American income has been flat for the last decade, in fact the statistics show that American income has been stagnant since the mid 1980s. What this means is that both partners in any marriage must work long hours and that the kids are left to fend for themselves. A grim situation, indeed.
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Sunday, 23 November 2014 00:00Driving rain and an early start time did not deter 600 people who arrived at Crest Hollow Country Club recently to celebrate the Women's Fund of Long Island's 20th year and to honor four exceptional women.
The breakfast started with a meet and greet and a chance to showcase Women's Fund contest winner Patti Hogarty, designer of "Women as Bamboo." Inspired by her neighbor's bamboo, she entered the contest drawing a design of the bamboo, which Ambalu Jewelers of Roslyn then turned into various pendants of which 40-percent of the profits would go to WFLI. Hogarty wrote a short essay comparing women to bamboo in that they are strong and can weather difficult storms, yet remain graceful and continue to grow sending out new shoots.
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Oyster Bay High School Principal Dr. Dennis O'Hara addressed the board of education at Tuesday night's meeting about offering a summer school program at the high school. It would be the first time the district had a summer school program in more than 12 years.
Dr. O'Hara explained that with the institution of the Common Core state standards, students are faced with a greater level of academic rigor and more challenging coursework. The program would offer remedial and enrichment classes for students both in and out of district.
Thursday, 20 November 2014 09:27
In the history of Oyster Bay High School athletics, no one has ever won a Girls' Tennis New York State Championship. Celeste Matute and Courtney Kowalsky became the first when they won the 2014 New York State Doubles Championship in Latham on Nov. 3. What makes this tremendous achievement even more remarkable is that Matute is a junior and Kowalsky is a sophomore.
The girls, who are usually singles players, teamed up to take on the very best players in Nassau County and New York State. They won all 10 matches in the section XIII and NYSPHSAA tournaments and left Latham as the 2014 New York State doubles champions.
Thursday, 13 November 2014 10:17
The conditions were as fierce as the competition earlier this month at Oakcliff Sailing's Halloween Invitational.
Ten teams from the U.S., Canada and Bermuda battled 30-knot-plus winds, heavy rain and biting cold to see who would take top honors at Oakcliff's final match racing event of the 2014 season.
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This was a family trip, DH and I (both 39) and our daughters, 9and 7. We had never been on a cruise prior to this trip. It was also the first time we took the girls out of the country. DH and I have been to the Caribbean half a dozen times before but this was our first time in the Bahamas.
As for the ship, it was okay. I have nothing but resorts to compare it to, however, there was nothing really impressive about it. The pools were nothing more than over-sized hot tubs. I think that was the most disappointing part for our family. The girls really liked the water slide and had fun hoping around the "pools", but it wasn't enough to keep busy for a long time. They were not big fans of the "Camp Carnival" kids program, and there were not a lot of family activities. I think Carnival really wants you to put your kids in the kids program and enjoy some more adult activities. I was very surprised when they played a DVD of Woodstock on the big screen in the middle of the afternoon.
Our room was that...just a room but that was fine because we were hardly there. We had an internal room and were glad to have saved the money for excursions. The food ran from highs to lows. I would rate it consistenly 'OKAY". We did have lobster tail one night and lamb another. Both were wonderful. Prime rib twice, which was very good. Filets one night that were horrible. Tough and gross. Our wait staff was really great. We ate in one of the dining rooms most mornings and it was much better than a buffet. Service was a little slow but it was nice to sit and have food brought to the table.
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This was a family trip, DH and I (both 39) and our daughters, 9and 7. We had never been on a cruise prior to this trip. It was also the first time we took the girls out of the country. DH and I have been to the Caribbean half a dozen times before but this was our first time in the Bahamas.
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Lunches were all buffet but the food was pretty good. You could also get deli sandwiches, pizza, asian noodles, etc. at other counters around the buffet area. There was a sushi cart every evening on the Promenade.
I think our real problem was that we had 3.5 days at sea. That was a little long for us but live and learn. We will take that into consideration if we choose to cruise again.
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As for excusions, we had absolutley amazing experiences. We chose to book through Shore Trips (www.shoretrips.com) on the advice of some friends who are experiences cruisers. We could not have been happier!
We chose the Close Encounters of the Dolphin Kind/Beach Day Combo in Nassau and the Deserted Island Cruise/Snorkel in Freeport. I cannot express how much we enjoyed both of them. We felt like royalty! Our daughters loved the dolphins. This was the second dolphin excursion my husband and I have been on (first on one was in Mexico and not booked throught Shore Trips), and it paled in comparison. Our afternoon at the beach afterwards was one of the most relaxing days we have ever spent. While most of the other folks stayed on the pier side of the cove, our family explored the other side and felt like we were on our own private island. It was breath-taking! We were the last ones to leave.
Our Freeport excusion was equally amazing. Our guides were very friendly and saw to our every need. We loved the "off the boat" snorkeling and found it ample time to explore. Once on the private island, we felt like we were in paradise. The beach was beautiful, the food and hospitality were incrediable and the off the beach snorkeling was very, very cool. We enjoyed sampling fresh conch and found some beautiful shells to take home.
The respect for the sea environment on both encounters was highly rewarding. We have always taught our girls to honor the ocean's gifts and it was so nice to have that reenforced by the staff on both trips. Thanks again for the experiences and memories. We will book with them again for sure!
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For our day in Key West, we decided to wing it. We wanted to have breakfast at Camille's but found out that it was quite a ways away from the dock. We decided that we didn't want to waste time so we ate at Two Friend's on the advice of one of the bike cabbies. It was very good. We all shared Crab Cake Benedict, Shrimp and Crab Quiche and Banana/Walnut Waffles with Praline Syrup. All excellent choices. After breakfast, we rode the Conch Train around Old Key West. It was a beautiful day and we loved hearing the stories from our conductor. We hoped off to spend some time at the Southern Most Point and to grab a slice of chocolate covered Key Lime pie...yum!
Lunch was at Alonzo's. Sampled Stone Crab claws, coconut grouper with lime aioli and a seafood pasta. Another wonderful meal. The restaurant is on the harbour, so the views were great too. After lunch, we did some shopping and headed to the aquarium. Very sweet experience for the kids. Touching pool and shark petting were the highlights. All in all a great day.
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Not sure if we are cruise people but we learned a lot from the experience that would help if we decided to try again. We would love to return to all three places and explore more. Thanks for reading!
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Watson has practiced this week, mostly with the second team, after spraining the LCL and suffering a bone bruise in his left knee in a Nov. 15 loss at Georgia Tech, an injury that kept him out of this past Saturday's game against Georgia State. The true freshman missed four other games earlier this season after undergoing a procedure to heal a small broken bone in his finger on his right (throwing) hand that he suffered Oct. 11 against Louisville.
ESPN's No. 1 quarterback from the Class of 2014, Watson has completed nearly 67 percent of his passes this season for 1,197 yards with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. He has added 187 rushing yards and three more scores on the ground.
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After all, it sure looks like punter Sam Foltz ricocheted the ball off the backside of one of his linemen, leading to Iowa lineman Drew Ott's scoop 'n' score. ESPN color commentator Matt Millen certainly thought so -- "That's a big ol' keister to kick it into, too, let me tell you," Millen remarked on the replay.
But upon further inspection, analysis and dozens of replays, we're not actually sure Foltz's kick was a true butt punt. The ball is a blur, but given the angle, it may have struck the back of a helmet before traveling backward. It's certainly not as pure as the original, accomplished by Youngstown State during the first week of the season.
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Best Dabo Swinney/Steve Spurrier jabs
Talkin' is for talkin' season, as Spurrier would say.
Now, that doesn't mean they fire shots at each other exclusively in the offseason. But if you look at the best barbs they have traded, none of them were spoken during game week. With the rivals meeting again Saturday, we thought it would be worth taking a look at the best trash talk between them.
1. October 2012: Spurrier says: "Most of our guys have never been to Death Valley. "That is the Death Valley, isn't it? Or is there another one around?"
Swinney responds: "I can see where he might have a little confusion. Our guys have never been to USC. California's a long way from here. Got two Death Valleys and two USCs, but there's only one real one."
2. July 2014: At ACC Kickoff, Swinney is asked about his relationship with Spurrier. Swinney says: "He's from Pluto, and I'm from Mars."
Spurrier responds: "Dabo probably thinks there's only, what, nine planets out there? I think I read where Pluto may not be considered one now."
3. January 2014: After beating Wisconsin 34-24 in the Capital One Bowl, Spurrier said: "Hey, these two Capital One Bowls in a row are pretty nice, but that state championship ain't bad, either."
After beating Ohio State a few days later in the Discover Orange Bowl, Swinney responds: "We're the first team from South Carolina to ever win a BCS bowl."
Spurrier needed the last word on this one. In an interview with ESPN.com's Chris Low, Spurrier responds back: "I called [former Clemson coach] Danny Ford and said, 'Danny, does Dabo forget that Clemson in 1981 went down to the Orange Bowl, won the national championship and went undefeated?' They didn't call it a BCS bowl back then, but it was the same bowl, the Orange Bowl, and the Orange Bowl has always been a major bowl."
4. November 2011: South Carolina play-by-play announcer Todd Ellis is quoted after South Carolina's 34-13 win over Clemson: "As Coach Spurrier says, we might not be LSU or Alabama, but we ain't Clemson, folks."
Told the remarks came from Spurrier, Swinney responds with lengthy commentary in a long rant before closing: "He is exactly right –- they ain't Alabama, they ain't LSU and they certainly are not Clemson. That is why [North] Carolina is in Chapel Hill, USC is in California and the university in this state always has been and always will be Clemson. It's right here in Clemson, South Carolina. You can print that. Tweet that."
Spurrier could not let this one go. In August 2013, he tells reporters: "At this time last year Dabo's favorite USC, Southern Cal, was preseason No. 1 in the country," Spurrier said. "I call them Dabo's favorite USC. But anyway, we are playing Dabo's favorite Carolina, too. He loves North Carolina and Southern Cal for some reason. I don't know."
Just a few weeks ago, Spurrier roiled Clemson fans when he asked for the score in the Tigers' game against Georgia Tech in his postgame interview following a win over Florida. "I guess the upstate team got beat today. Is that correct?" he asked reporters. When told the score and that quarterback Deshaun Watson got hurt again, Spurrier said, "Well, that game, looks like we're in better shape than we were two weeks ago, right?"
After his comments caused an uproar, Spurrier said he would try not to say anything to upset Clemson fans "at least the next two weeks." Time is about to run out.
That's what talkin' season is for, anyway.
100 days, 100 players: No. 70 Michael Morgan
Michael Morgan, No. 70 in 2006 class
Morgan came out of talent rich Skyline High in Dallas, Texas as one of the nation's most heavily sought linebacker prospects. Some figured he could end up at UCLA where his brother Steve Morgan played, but Morgan's recruitment came down to USC, Florida State and Texas A&M, with the Trojans winning out in large part because of the strong relationship developed between Morgan and then USC linebackers coach Ken Norton, who currently coaches Morgan with the Seattle Seahawks.
Morgan's career at USC was one built on patience and physical development. After redshirting as a freshman in 2006, Morgan was a reserve linebacker and special teams player for the Trojans in 2007, appearing in 12 games with nine tackles.
Morgan was again a backup outside linebacker in 2008, playing 12 games with one start vs. Oregon. He tallied 22 tackles and five tackles-for-loss in what were the first true glimpses of the player he would become.
The 2009 season was Morgan's first as a full-time starter. In nine starts and 13 games played, Morgan posted 50 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss and four sacks.
Morgan capped his career in Los Angeles in 2010 playing in 13 games, recording 57 tackles and three tackles-for-loss as a near 220-pounder after leaving Skyline High just shy of 190-pounds.
Morgan went undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. He signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks, where he is in his fourth season playing for Pete Carroll, the same coach that recruited him to USC.
Honorable mention: Jalen Hurd, No. 70 in class of 2014. Hurd battled shoulder injuries in high school, but managed to set the single-season record in the state of Tennessee as a junior before missing his entire senior season following shoulder surgery. He picked Tennessee over Florida and Ohio State in a recruitment that was never close after the hiring of Butch Jones in Knoxville. Hurd has been an impact player for the Vols in 2014 with more than 700 yards rushing, as well as over 900 all-purpose yards. He posted 100 yards or more rushing in wins against Georgia, South Carolina and Kentucky.
Rivalry rundown: Florida vs. Florida State
Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher ended a six-game skid to Florida in his first season as head coach in Tallahassee, and now he has Florida State on the verge of its fourth win in five seasons against the Gators. In all three FSU wins under Fisher, the Gators have been held to seven points.
Adding to the rivalry this season has been quarterback Jameis Winston, who has goaded Gators fans seeking his autograph by signing his name and last year's score, 37-7, on the Florida memorabilia.
However, Florida has the distinction of being the last team to hand FSU a loss, although it came all the way in 2012, 27 games ago.
ESPN reporters Edward Aschoff and Jared Shanker break down the classic ACC-SEC rivalry:
Key to victory for Florida State: Jimbo Fisher said he will dial up the film of Florida's win over Georgia because the Bulldogs employ former FSU assistant Jeremy Pruitt as defensive coordinator, and the Noles still run a similar scheme. Florida State has struggled to stop the rush all season, and Florida ran all over Georgia. What Florida State has to do, as it has all season, is stop the run in pivotal situations. Florida State is significantly better against the run in the second half, and if the Noles can keep Florida's offense off the field in the second half, it will give Winston the requisite time needed for a comeback if it once again comes to that.
X-factor for Florida: While running the ball will be key for the Gators, you have to take Winston out of the game. Winston is very good against the rush, but you have to force him into bad situations if you want to beat him. Putting pressure on him will be key for Florida's defense, and that's where end/linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. comes in. The future first-round draft pick has been one of the SEC's most disruptive players this season (credited with 15 quarterback hurries), and if he can force Winston to rush his throws it will be a major advantage for Florida's defense.
X-factor for Florida State: There's no point in ignoring the obvious. Anytime Winston suits up for Florida State, he is the Seminoles' X-factor. He is the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and college football's premier prime-time player. No deficit to this point has been too large for Winston, who continually rises to the occasion in the game's tensest moments. He leads the country with four game-winning drives in the fourth quarter and has a QB rating of 194.26 when trailing by 15 or more points. For Florida to win, it will have to keep Winston out of the end zone for more than just the first half.
Aschoff's favorite moment from the rivalry: Watching Warrick Dunn in this rivalry was fun, and so was having the game decide the national championship after the 1996 season. But two memories really stick out to me because I was actually there for them: Ron Zook getting carried off the field in 2004 (didn't they rename the field "Ron Zook Field" after that?) and the 2008 Florida team's impressive rain-soaked win in Tallahassee. The one thing about the 2008 game that really sticks out is how Tim Tebow, covered in garnet paint, taunted FSU's student section after a touchdown because Seminoles fans cheered when Percy Harvin went down with an ankle injury. To this day, that 2008 Florida team is the best team I've ever covered.
Shanker's favorite moment from the rivalry: No doubt those games were memorable ones and that 2008 image of Tebow will live on this rivalry's lore for quite some time. However, I'm going with the 1994 "Choke at Doak." I've watched it a handful of times over the last few years with the 20-year anniversary being this week, and it's crazy how so many little plays added up to help FSU overcome a 31-3 deficit to tie it in the final minutes. That '94 comeback makes this 2014 season look tame by comparison. This season's renewal could go down in history, too, if Muschamp leaves like Zook did. I don't know if Nole Nation would be able to take that a second time.
Big 12 viewer's guide: Week 14
Here are the storylines to watch in the Big 12 during Week 14:
West Virginia at Iowa State, noon ET (Fox Sports 1): Neither team brings much momentum into this game with the Cyclones on a four-game losing streak and the Mountaineers on a three-game slide. Those downward trends won't sit well with Dana Holgorsen or Paul Rhoads. ISU watched its first Big 12 win slip out of its hands against Texas Tech a week ago, so the Cyclones could be entering this game with more momentum than previous weeks. Intrigue will join WVU on the plane to Ames, Iowa, with Skyler Howard's performance against Kansas State putting a spotlight on the quarterback spot for Holgorsen's squad. Even if starter Clint Trickett is healthy, Holgorsen might not hesitate to turn to Howard if Trickett struggles.
No. 7 Baylor versus Texas Tech in Arlington, Texas, 3:30 pm ET (ABC): The Bears can't seem to get the traction they need to rise in the College Football Playoff rankings. But BU needs to win, and win impressively, if it hopes to keep its name in the conversation for another week. The Bears have minimal room for error. Tech enters the game after its first win since mid-October against ISU a week ago. The Red Raiders would love to play spoiler for the Bears while creating a little momentum heading into the offseason if they're able to finish the regular season with a two-game win streak which includes a win over the nation's No. 7 team.
Kansas versus No. 12 Kansas State, 4 p.m. ET (Fox Sports 1): The final home game for all-purpose threat Tyler Lockett could inspire the senior to do something special at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats have plenty to play for with a Big 12 title still within reach. Meanwhile, KU interim coach Clint Bowen could strengthen his résumé even further with a win over the in-state rival Wildcats. And the Jayhawks' sloppy showing at Oklahoma should give KU plenty of motivation to show they're better than they played against the Sooners a week ago.
ACC viewer's guide: Week 14
Friday, 8 p.m.
Virginia at Virginia Tech, ESPN, #UVAvsVT
Few rivalries in the country have been as lopsided as this one, with the Hokies winning 10 in a row and 14 of the last 15. But this year's matchup feels entirely different. UVa is coming off an emphatic win over Miami, a win that helped save Mike London's job. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, is coming off one of its most embarrassing losses in history, a 6-3 defeat to Wake Forest. Changes on the Hokies' staff appear all but certain at this point. To add to the intrigue, both teams are playing for bowl eligibility, with the winner getting that crucial sixth win and the loser on to what promises to be a tumultuous offseason.
Saturday, noon
Georgia Tech at Georgia, SEC Network, #GTvsUGA
The Yellow Jackets toppled Georgia in Athens in 2008 in Paul Johnson's first season as coach, and it appeared that perhaps the power structure in the state was beginning to change, but in the five years since, it's been all UGA. In last year's game, Tech led 20-0 in the second quarter only to lose 41-34 in double overtime. This year, the Jackets' players are hoping to finally get some revenge, and with Tech playing its best football of the year, an upset is certainly possible. Georgia fell to Florida last month when it couldn't stop the ground game, and Tech figures to employ the same philosophy this weekend.
Kentucky at Louisville, ESPN2, #UKvsLOU
There's plenty on the line for both sides in the ACC's newest rivalry game against the SEC. Kentucky has lost five straight, but a win here could get Mark Stoops' squad bowl eligible. Louisville's offense is finally clicking, as Reggie Bonnafon looks comfortable in his role as starter. A win for the Cardinals would keep them in the hunt for an Orange Bowl berth. But, of course, state bragging rights may top all of those goals.
South Carolina at Clemson, ESPN, #SCvsCLEM
Like Virginia and Georgia Tech, Clemson has been on the wrong side of a lopsided rivalry in recent years. Dabo Swinney beat South Carolina to secure the head-coaching job at Clemson in 2008, but he hasn't been able to repeat the feat since. But freshman QB Deshaun Watson could return for this one, and he offers hope. Add to that a South Carolina defense that offers little in the way of a pass rush and has been gouged repeatedly this year, and things certainly look a bit more positive for the Tigers. It will be up to Vic Beasley & Co. to quell the South Carolina ground game, but Clemson fans are clearly hoping this is the year the Gamecocks' run comes to an end.
12:30 p.m.
Syracuse at Boston College, ESPN3, #CUSEvsBC
Tyler Murphy & Co. nearly upended defending champ Florida State last week in Tallahassee, but fell just short. Whether the emotions of a close loss in a big game carry over may be the biggest factor in this matchup. Syracuse is reeling, with an offense that has mustered just 40 points in its last four games -- all losses. BC's defense is one of the more underrated units in the country, which won't make it easy for the Orange to bust out of their offensive slump, and Murphy's big-play ability could be the spark for BC's seventh win of the season.
NC State at North Carolina, ESPN3, #NCSTvsUNC
North Carolina had plenty to celebrate last week, knocking off rival Duke for the first time in three years, taking back the Victory Bell and earning bowl eligibility. Can the Tar Heels keep that momentum going against another rival in the regular-season finale? UNC has won four of five and played its best defensive game of the year a week ago, while NC State hasn't beaten a bowl-eligible team since its opener against Georgia Southern. This could be a nice feather in North Carolina's cap, but a win for NC State would be a signature victory for Dave Doeren.
3:30 p.m.
Florida at Florida State, ESPN, #UFvsFSU
It's been exactly two years since Florida State last lost a game, and that one came at home against rival Florida. The two programs have trended in opposite directions since, with Jimbo Fisher poised for a run at a second straight national championship, while Will Muschamp will be coaching his final game for the Gators after resigning two weeks ago. Still, FSU hasn't shown a propensity for blowing away anyone this season, and Florida has the ground game to frustrate the Seminoles' D and the secondary to test Jameis Winston. A decade ago, Ron Zook upended FSU after he'd been axed by Florida. Muschamp will try to do the same this time around.
7 p.m.
Wake Forest at Duke, ESPNU, #WAKEvsDUKE
The record certainly won't wow anyone this season, but Wake Forest has, in some ways, been one of the most impressive teams in the ACC. With huge holes across the offense, points have been at a premium all season, and the Deacons knew going into the year it would be an uphill battle. But they've continued to fight all season, which is a tribute to the work being done behind the scenes by head coach Dave Clawson. The work paid off with a 6-3 win over Virginia Tech last week -- Wake's first conference victory in more than a year -- but the test is much tougher this week. Duke enters this game riding a two-game losing streak, and David Cutcliffe will surely want to send his seniors out with a win in their last home game.
Pittsburgh at Miami, ESPN2, #PITTvsMIA
James Conner's availability looks doubtful, which means it'll be up to Chad Voytik and Tyler Boyd to spark Pitt's offense. The bigger question, however, may be whether Miami is motivated to finish up the season. Last week's game against Virginia was as listless as the Hurricanes have looked all year, and another poor showing in the regular-season finale could ratchet up those hot-seat rumors for Al Golden. There's no question which side wins this game on paper, but with Pitt playing for a bowl game and Miami simply playing out the string, motivation could be the differentiating factor.
SEC viewer's guide: Week 14
There are games with playoff implications, division implications and bowl implications to choose from. There's even a Friday afternoon game to get you through to the weekend.
The SEC's regular season has been crazy so far. Now it's time to see whether it ends with a flourish.
Friday, Nov. 28
2:30 p.m.
Arkansas at No. 17 Missouri, CBS: All right, Missouri, you've been doubted all season. You've been knocked as soft on defense and woefully inconsistent on offense. You were laughed out of the room when you lost to Indiana. But here you are a win away from claiming the Eastern Division crown for a second straight season. The only thing standing in your way is Arkansas, which has won back-to-back SEC games in convincing fashion.
Saturday, Nov. 29
Kentucky at No. 22 Louisville, ESPN2: If Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats are going to reach a bowl game ahead of schedule, it's not going to be easy. It would mean breaking a five-game losing streak on the road at Louisville, which would easily be their most impressive win of the season. The problem is the Cardinals boast one of the best defenses in the country.
South Carolina at No. 21 Clemson, ESPN: There's not a lot on the line for either team other than pride, which is good because there's plenty of it in this rivalry. The back-and-forth between Steve Spurrier and Dabo Swinney the past few years has been worth the price of admission, and on Saturday we'll find out whether the Head Ball Coach can extend his winning streak over Clemson and Swinney to six games.
No. 16 Georgia Tech at No. 9 Georgia, SEC Network: If Missouri somehow loses to Arkansas and gives Georgia the Eastern Division title, that's not the end of the story. Because if the Bulldogs want to somehow sneak back into the playoff conversation, it will take more than backing into Atlanta. It will take beating Georgia Tech convincingly, and that won't be easy seeing as the Yellow Jackets average 327.9 yards per game rushing and have won four games in a row.
3:30 p.m.
No. 4 Mississippi State at No. 19 Ole Miss, CBS: Talk about two teams going in opposite directions. On the one hand, there's Ole Miss, which fell deeper into the dumps last week by losing at Arkansas 30-0. On the other hand, there's Mississippi State, which redeemed itself after a tough loss at Alabama by beating Vanderbilt 51-0. With the Bulldogs playing for a spot in the playoff and the Rebs playing for pride, it's clear which team has the greater inspiration to win the Egg Bowl.
Florida at No. 3 Florida State, ESPN: Speaking of inspiration, it will be interesting to see how Florida comes out for coach Will Muschamp's final time leading the Gators. Will his end be Ron Zookian? Or will it be one final, unceremonious note? While that's unclear, one thing is certain: Florida State likes to make things interesting. The Seminoles have struggled against teams they were supposed to blow out before. Could we be looking at a repeat?
4 p.m.
Tennessee at Vanderbilt, SEC Network: Not a lot of people thought Tennessee would make a bowl game this year. Not with a schedule that included tough nonconference games against Utah State, Arkansas State and Oklahoma. But lo and behold, the Vols are one game away from bowl eligibility, and the only opponent left is Vanderbilt. Easy, right? It should be, seeing as the Commodores haven't won an SEC game all season.
7:45 p.m.
No. 15 Auburn at No. 1 Alabama, ESPN: The best Auburn can hope for is to play the role of spoiler, to crush Alabama's dreams of an SEC title and a playoff berth with one final regular-season swing. And in a rivalry as intense as the Iron Bowl, that might be enough. But the fact of the matter is Auburn just isn't playing good football these days. Alabama has won huge games against LSU and Mississippi State in recent weeks, while Auburn has fallen woefully flat with losses to Texas A&M and Georgia.
Pac-12 viewer's guide: Week 14
Friday, Nov. 28
12:30 p.m.
Stanford at UCLA, ABC: The Cardinal are the two-time defending Pac-12 champions, but they're now in a position to play spoiler to UCLA's title bid. A win locks up the South for the No. 8 Bruins and keeps them in contention for the four-team College Football Playoff. Stanford will be without offensive star Ty Montgomery (shoulder), so UCLA figures to have a good chance to beat the Cardinal for the first time since 2008.
Saturday, Nov. 29
10 a.m.
Utah at Colorado, Pac-12 Network: The Utes are slipping badly and the Buffs are 0-8 in Pac-12 play. There's certainly hope in Boulder after Arizona drubbed Utah 42-10 in Salt Lake City last week. Kyle Whittingham's club is staggering, and Colorado's Mike MacIntyre -- who strongly feels his program is making progress -- would love nothing more than an uplifting win entering a critical offseason.
12:30 p.m.
Notre Dame at USC, Fox: This is another contest pitting two clubs coming off losses. The 2014 season has taken a turn for the worse on both Figueroa St. and in South Bend, but one of college football's most storied rivalries is an intriguing watch regardless. The Irish will be playing this game without Sheldon Day and Jarron Jones, their two best defensive linemen. They've given up 30-plus points in six straight games for the first time in their 126-year history. Yes, that's Javorius Allen licking his chops.
1:30 p.m.
BYU at Cal, Pac-12 Network: The Bears have one more crack at securing the bowl eligibility that will earn them vital December practice time. The opponent is BYU. The Cougars have won three straight games in their effort to salvage what once looked like a season of complete misery following Taysom Hill's injury. But those wins came against shaky competition: Jared Goff's unit should move the ball against a BYU defense that surrendered 55 points to Boise State.
5 p.m.
Oregon at Oregon State, ABC: There's plenty on the line in the Civil War: While the Ducks battle for a College Football Playoff spot and a Marcus Mariota Heisman trophy, the Beavers will scrap for bowl eligibility in Sean Mannion's final season. Remember the upset havoc that Reser Stadium can wreak. Oregon is certainly the better team, but nothing is guaranteed heading into Corvallis.
7:30 p.m.
Washington at Washington State, ESPN: The Cougars played well as they built up a 24-21 lead at ASU last week, but turnovers helped knock the wheels off in the second half. Still, Mike Leach's club smells opportunity here: This Apple Cup is in Pullman, and Washington is a weaker opponent than the Sun Devils. The Huskies' Cyler Miles played efficient football last week; Chris Petersen will ask for more of the same out of his quarterback so that Wazzu's Luke Falk (601 passing yards vs. ASU) stays on the sideline. Falk did turn the ball over last week, though, and the Huskies are known to generate takeaways from time to time (24 this season).
Big Ten viewer's guide: Week 14
It's the final week of the Big Ten's regular season, and there are still quite a few questions left to be answered: Will Tevin Coleman surpass 2,000 yards on the season? Who will face Ohio State in the Big Ten championship? Will Northwestern or Illinois find its way to bowl eligibility?
There are no night games or byes this week. So shake off that tryptophan, make another turkey sandwich – possibly to go with that bowl of turkey soup – and get that remote ready. Here's a glance at what you should look forward to (all times ET):
Noon Friday
Nebraska (8-3, 4-3 Big Ten) at Iowa (7-4, 4-3), ABC: Ameer Abdullah admitted he's been frustrated the past two weeks – because of his injury and back-to-back losses – and even said matter-of-factly, "It sucks. It definitely does suck." Bo Pelini is on the hot seat again and can't afford a third straight loss; Kirk Ferentz wants to secure another eight-win season and have some kind of trademark Big Ten victory. (Iowa hasn't beaten a Big Ten team with a winning record.) Something has to give.
Illinois (5-6, 2-5) at Northwestern (5-6, 3-4), ESPNU: Let the (unlikely) battle for bowl eligibility begin. Northwestern bounced back from a 3-6 record with victories over Notre Dame and Purdue, while Illinois played its best special-teams game of the year last week to beat Penn State. The Wildcats are without senior QB Trevor Siemian, who suffered a torn ACL, so their postseason hopes are pinned to backup Zack Oliver.
Purdue (3-8, 1-6) at Indiana (3-8, 0-7), BTN: Don't let the records fool you. Sure, these are two of the worst teams – recordwise – in the Big Ten. But this one might be worth watching for no other reason than Tevin Coleman, who could be playing in the final college game of his career. Coleman needs just 94 yards to reach 2,000 on the season and he's also a finalist for the Doak Walker Award. He might be the best running back in the nation not named Melvin Gordon.
Michigan (5-6, 3-4) at No. 6 Ohio State (10-1, 7-0), ABC: The Ga_e will always _ean so_ething special. Especially as long as Ohio State continues with its tradition of crossing off every "M" on campus. The Buckeyes are the big favorite, while the Wolverines have been a big disappointment. But nothing would make Wolverines fans happier than knocking Ohio State out of the playoff picture. Of course, Ohio State is also currently scoring an average of 24 points more per game than Michigan -- so that's not going to be easy.
3:30 p.m. Saturday
No. 10 Michigan State (9-2, 6-1) at Penn State (6-5, 2-5), ABC: The Nittany Lions are hoping to experience some déjà vu this season. Last year, they entered their home finale as 24-point underdogs to Wisconsin and some way, somehow, came out on top in an upset. This season, they're only 13-point underdogs. And while the Penn State defense is historically good this season, the offense is historically bad. Michigan State, on the other hand, is a well-rounded team that's fighting for a trip to one of the New Year's Six bowl games.
No. 18 Minnesota (8-3, 5-2) at No. 14 Wisconsin (9-2, 6-1), BTN: It all comes down to this in the West. The winner will advance to the Big Ten title game to face Ohio State; the loser will have to lament watching it from the dorms. Gordon needs just 1 yard to break the Big Ten single-season rushing record, and Minnesota's David Cobb is "very questionable" for the contest. Jerry Kill is arguably the front-runner for Big Ten Coach of the Year and, if he pulls this out, we can probably take "arguably" away from that sentence. This is a must-watch.
Rutgers (6-5, 2-5) at Maryland (7-4, 4-3), ESPNU: Both teams have met or exceeded expectations this season, but it's been a difficult second half for Rutgers. After starting 5-1, the Scarlet Knights have won just one of their past five and have looked really overmatched against the B1G's best. Maryland has looked like the better team – and beat both Iowa and Penn State – but Rutgers would like to change the conversation here. A victory for either team would go a long way; Rutgers could grab some second-half respect or Maryland could climb its way to a better bowl.
Required reading
- Week 14 predictions | Bold calls | Awards tracker
- B1G sweeps Doak, has other finalists
- Big Ten backs deliver historic season
- Heisman debate: Mariota vs. Gordon
- Last hurrah with Hoosiers for Tevin Coleman?
- Tale of the tape: Minnesota vs. Wisconsin
- It's Michigan week in Columbus
- Michigan, Hoke hope to end on a high note
- Ohio State in great position for stretch run
- Planning for success: Michigan State
- Kenny Bell's Nebraska career full of fun, heartbreak
It's win or go home for Virginia, Virginia Tech
The former is only in play because of the Hokies' letdown at Wake Forest last week. That, coupled with the Cavaliers' upset over Miami, has turned this prime-time affair into a win-or-go-home showdown between the in-state rivals.
"We made it more important for us in that last ballgame," Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer said. "We had a chance to get bowl eligible the last time and didn't get it done. So this game has more importance.
This season, as much as any over the past three years, has proven to be an exercise in frustration for the Hokies. Their Week 2 win at Ohio State seemingly portended a return to the double digit-win seasons that all in Blacksburg had become so accustomed to over the years. That triumph has instead turned noteworthy for the fact that it could end up being the blemish that keeps the Buckeyes out of the College Football Playoff.
Virginia Tech has lost six of nine games since its victory in Columbus, no defeat more humiliating than Saturday's 6-3, double-overtime loss to the Demon Deacons that was scoreless after regulation.
The Hokies have won just 20 games these past three seasons, after eight straight double digit-win seasons. A loss to the Hoos at Lane Stadium would see their streak of consecutive years going to a bowl game snapped at 21, which is the second-longest active streak in the nation.
Beamer's squad is one loaded with significant freshman and sophomore contributors, making for a bright future. But a rash of injuries across the backfield and offensive line, among other places, has helped make for an uneven campaign.
The significance of a 5-7 season would not be lost on anyone, especially not the 28th-year head coach most responsible for this run of productivity.
"Well, it's important," Beamer said of the streak. "It's been a very consistent program over the years. This has been a year that things haven't gone quite as normal as you'd want them to, but I think when you start throwing in -- I think a third of our starters we projected to start the year aren't there right now. Last count we played 21 freshmen, and when you have those things, then I don't think you've got a settled situation.
"I don't think we've had a year of personnel that's had as many changes and ins and outs as this particular year. I understand it all, but it is still important. It's important to this football team. It's important to this program. It's important to our alumni that we get back to a bowl and keep that streak going."
Beamer's counterpart Friday night will not be coaching for his job, as Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage announced Wednesday that Mike London would return for a sixth season as the Hoos' head coach.
While London's team has improved its win total by three games from 2013, a win at Virginia Tech to extend its own season would go a long way toward building momentum for next season and validating the program's direction, especially since London has yet to beat his in-state rival.
For one side, Friday night will present the uneasy beginning to an offseason filled with questions.
"It's always important, particularly your last game, the emphasis on when you play your in-state rival, the implications that it has to playing an additional game afterwards, the kids that are on both sides, the community that support the programs -- all those things -- the alumni. All those things you have to take into consideration," London said. "But ultimately, the game is played on the field and in between the white lines, and the preparation and the players' ability to execute, perform, is the thing that matters most from year to year. This is another year of where now you look at the records, you look at other issues, the players knowing each other on both teams. It comes to the last game of the regular season."
Instant Analysis: TCU 48, Texas 10
AUSTIN, Texas -- Fifth-ranked TCU took care of business Thanksgiving night, knocking off Texas 48-10 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to improve to 10-1 on the year. Here's how the game was won:
How the game was won: TCU smothered Texas' offense from the start, shutting down its running backs (29 yards on 21 carries) and pressuring Tyrone Swoopes into committing five of the Longhorns' six turnovers, two of which were returned for touchdowns. The Horned Frogs' offense finally got rolling in the second half against a typically stout Texas defense.
Game ball goes to: Josh Doctson and Paul Dawson. Two of TCU's best stepped up in a big way. Dawson racked up 10 tackles and an interception, and was all over the place. Doctson had two of the game's biggest catches, a 38-yarder to set up TCU's first offensive score and a 22-yard TD. He finished with 115 yards on seven catches.
What it means: TCU, now 2-0 in Thanksgiving games at Texas since joining the Big 12, got some good revenge for its 23-point loss to the Horns last year and got a chance to make a statement in front of a national TV audience. Quarterback Trevone Boykin (283 total yards, three TDs) was challenged by this Texas defense but had some nice moments that will help his Heisman hopes.
Playoff implication: There will be a lot of folks comparing Baylor's 28-7 win over Texas on Oct. 4 to this game. Both teams did shut down Texas' offense from start to finish. TCU's showing felt a bit more dominant -- Texas trailed 13-0 after one quarter and never really stood a chance after that -- and a 38-point road win over a team that had won three in a row definitely will look good on the résumé.
What's next: Texas finishes its regular season 6-6. Facing an SEC team in the AdvoCare Texas Bowl or the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, both on Jan. 29, appears to be the Longhorns' most likely destination. TCU has one game left, a home finale against Iowa State on Dec. 6 that could feel a lot like a victory lap for at least a share of the Big 12 title.
Video: Impact Of 2013 Iron Bowl On 2014 Edition
Mascot trash talk? Bucky and Goldy trade barbs on Twitter before rivalry game
These days those tend to occur on social media, with our favorite still being the Twitter back and forth last year between Miami's Sebastian Ibis and Louie the (Louisville) Cardinal.
This time around, it was Bucky Badger and Goldy Gopher trading barbs before Saturday's Minnesota-Wisconsin showdown to decide the Big Ten West. The Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe is the most-played rivalry in college football, contested every year since 1890.
But 1890 this is not. Nowadays, mascots trash talk on Twitter. And we get to enjoy it.
@UWMadison @GoldytheGopher #AxeWeek pic.twitter.com/U0ERFJy8QI— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 24, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger doesn't wear pants #BoomRoasted #AxeWeek pic.twitter.com/7u1AvcubiI— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 25, 2014
@GoldytheGopher Looks like a squirrel. #boomroasted pic.twitter.com/IIHhj2SQHe— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 25, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger roots against America(n) #AxeWeek pic.twitter.com/AxX4Yf4cqY— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 25, 2014
I tried googling "@GoldytheGopher and the Paul Bunyan Axe" and this is all that showed up... #AxeWeek #BoomRoasted pic.twitter.com/FgBcGk65kq— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 25, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger backs out of triple-dog-dares #AxeWeek— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 25, 2014
.@GoldytheGopher uses Microsoft Vista #BoomRoasted #AxeWeek— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 25, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger is lactose intolerant #AxeWeek— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 26, 2014
.@GoldytheGopher's orthodontist gave up #AxeWeek— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 26, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger didn't vote for Pedro #AxeWeek— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 26, 2014
Hey @GoldytheGopher, how many swings of an Axe does it take to chop down a goal post? Oh wait. You wouldn't know. #AxeWeek— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 26, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger still needs the crust cut off his sandwiches #AxeWeek— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 25, 2014
.@GoldytheGopher wears tighty whiteys #AxeWeek— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 25, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger wears jean shorts #AxeWeek pic.twitter.com/8Spp2qEMPE— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 26, 2014
.@GoldytheGopher was always picked last in middle school gym class #AxeWeek— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 26, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger doesn't know how to save 15% on car insurance in 15 minutes #AxeWeek— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 26, 2014
.@GoldytheGopher always takes penny but never leaves a penny #AxeWeek— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 26, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger can't give high fives #AxeWeek pic.twitter.com/7xP0pLyZVe— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 26, 2014
.@GoldytheGopher gets to class early and sits on the end of the row. #rude #AxeWeek— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 26, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger takes the front seat even if you call shotgun first #AxeWeek— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 26, 2014
.@GoldytheGopher loads fresh rolls of toilet paper the wrong way #AxeWeek pic.twitter.com/V1nxLf5XL0— Bucky Badger (@UWBuckyBadger) November 26, 2014
.@UWBuckyBadger likes Iowa fans #AxeWeek pic.twitter.com/pTC17qGPco— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) November 26, 2014
Memories, meaning of Iron Bowl
The Iron Bowl is like no other rivalry in sports. From Bear Bryant to Bo Jackson to Harvey Updyke, there's simply nothing that compares to Alabama vs. Auburn. It has turned players such as Van Tiffin and Chris Davis into legends. It's where the term "house divided" originated. It's on the minds of the coaches, players and fans 365 days a year.
If you haven't been a part of it, it's hard to understand. But to help with that, here's a look at the Iron Bowl rivalry from those closest to it:
Jay Jacobs, athletics director, Auburn
On the significance of the Iron Bowl: "It's a rivalry that is different than anything else because we all live together. Some rivalries are divided by borders, but this one has no borders. You're living with each other year round after that game. When you win that game, you have a little bit more pride and when you lose it, the other team has a little bit more pride."
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text: A later ambient LP from Eno, with help from his brother pianist Roger Eno, and Daniel Lanois, with whom he'd collaborate a fair bit in the later part of his career. The music was originally composed to accompany a documentary film about the Apollo space flights, and like the best ambient Eno work, is engaging but can easily fall into the background, with lush, quasi-electronic textures. With the tracks "Under Stars", "The Secret Place", "Matta", "Signals", "An Ending (Ascent)", "Under Stars II", "Drift", "Silver Morning", "Deep Blue Day", "Weightless", "Always Returning" and "Stars". (Cover has a cut corner and remnants of a price sticker.) © 1996-2014, Dusty Groove, Inc.