2011 Alamo Bowl: Baylor Outguns Washington In 67-56 Record-Breaker

Washington Drops Nick Holt, Defensive Coaching Staff Members After Alamo Bowl

Nick Holt won't be back in 2012 as Washington's defensive coordinator.

Baylor Vs. Washington Recap, Alamo Bowl 2011: The Numerical

The stats that mattered from Baylor's 67-56 win over Washington in last night's Valero Alamo Bowl, from Terrance Ganaway's rushing yards, to streetfights, to "Robert Griffin's NFL prospects."

2011 Alamo Bowl Stats: Washington, Baylor Combine For Ridiculous Offensive Performance

The Alamo Bowl was everything we imagined it would be and more, with Washington and Baylor lighting up the scoreboard in a game where defense was most certainly optional. The points came quickly -- at one interval, the two teams combined for 21 points in just about two minutes -- and Baylor emerged upright and a victor, 67-56. The Bears also covered the spread after trading touchdowns in a somewhat close matchup throughout the night.

Let's examine a few fun stats.

Baylor gained 777 yards of total offense while Washington finished with 620 yards for a total of 1397 yards. That just misses the high-mark in Division 1, set by Georgia Tech* in 1916. Had Washington not decided to take up a ground-and-pound plan of attack late in the fourth quarter, there's little doubt this one would've fallen by the wayside. Keep in mind, Baylor scored a long rushing touchdown while trying to run out the clock.

*Cumberland was involved in name, but the Yellow Jackets won 222-0.

Oddly enough, it wasn't all Robert Griffin III, all the time. Baylor finished with 482 net rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground, led by Terrance Ganaway's 200 yards and five touchdowns. Three players were over the century mark on the ground for the Bears.

Keith Price threw for 438 yards and four touchdowns and was, by the numbers, the better quarterback. Griffin finished with 295 yards and a touchdown through the air. Neither quarterback threw an interception, which shouldn't be surprising considering the secondary play.

The two teams combined for 123 points, just two points off the all-time combined points record in a bowl game of 125. The over/under was set between 78 and 79, the highest total of this bowl season, and it fell with just under nine minutes to go in the third quarter.

Both kickers were 8-of-8 on extra points, but the Huskies missed a field goal. Why either team even attempted a field goal in this one is beyond me. Both teams were also 3-of-4 on fourth down and each punted twice, so at least the punters got a little work in.

If you missed it, you missed one heck of an entertaining game. It may not have been pure, fundamental, defense-first football, but ... I think Baylor just scored another touchdown.

For more on the Alamo Bowl, visit Baylor blog Our Daily Bears and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes, SB Nation Seattle and SB Nation Dallas.

VIDEO: Robert Griffin III Runs Around And Through The Washington Defense

We shouldn't be amazed by anything Robert Griffin III does at this point. We've seen Baylor's Heisman-winning quarterback pull off just about every highlight reel play imaginable this season, from incredible throws to jaw-dropping runs. Still, Griffin III managed to top himself, perhaps, in the Alamo Bowl with one of the better runs you'll see.

To be clear, both defenses in the Alamo Bowl were pretty much non-existent. The coverage was bad, the tackling was bad ... everything was real bad. But that doesn't make Griffin III's run any less exciting to watch.

After Griffin was hemmed in by the Huskies' pass rush, he somehow managed to escape, breaking three tackles at once while back-pedaling in the process. With contain broken, he hit the jets, showing off his track speed as he burst into the open-field. Griffin III ended the play by taking a shot while diving into the end zone, but it was all so worth it.

Via Cosby Sweaters.

Baylor Vs. Washington Final Score, 2011 Alamo Bowl: Out With A Bang

In what could be Robert Griffin III's final game, the Baylor Bears and Washington Huskies combined to break the all-time bowl yardage record, putting up 1,399*. The score was 67-56 in favor of Baylor, coming just two shy of the bowl points record set in 2001. If not for that damn missed field goal ...

Also falling: the all-time bowl touchdowns record, with 17 passing 16.

Listing all the offensive players with big box score evenings would take forever, so here are just a few: Baylor back Terrance Ganaway put up five touchdowns and 199 yards rushing. Griffin contributed 350 total yards, with Jarred Salubi and Tevin Reese each rushing for triple digits.

On UW's side, Keith Price was magnificent, throwing for 438 and running for 39 on his way to seven touchdowns. Chris Polk rushed for 147, and Jermaine Kearse caught 198. This could go on for a long time, you see.

* That also comes within about 150 yards of the all-time record for any game, bowl or otherwise. Something pretty neat happened here.

For more on the Alamo Bowl, visit Baylor blog Our Daily Bears and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes, SB Nation Seattle and SB Nation Dallas.

PHOTO: Baylor Fan Still Holding Out Hope

Washington Vs. Baylor Score Updates: NCAA Records Could Fall

The Division I record for yardage in a single game is 1,554 yards, posted mostly by Georgia Tech against Cumberland in 1916's 222-0 squeaker. This is relevant here, since at the end of the third quarter the Washington Huskies and Baylor Bears have combined for 1,160 yards. Yeah, this game is on pace to challenge for the all-time mark.

The score is 53-49 in favor of Baylor.

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The bowl record is a scant 1,211 yards, which could be shattered by the time I'm finished posting this.

The record for points scored in a single bowl game is 125, which came in 2001 between Marshall and East Carolina. That record is also in line to fall. (Alabama has allowed 106 points all season, for further reference.)

For more on the Alamo Bowl, visit Baylor blog Our Daily Bears and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes, SB Nation Seattle and SB Nation Dallas.

2011 Alamo Bowl Score Updates: Scoreboard Bursts Into Flames

So, where were we ... since halftime, the Washington Huskies have scored on an 80-yard pass from Keith Price to Jermaine Kearse and a 13-yard pass to Devin Aguilar, and the Baylor Bears have posted an 89-yard touchdown run by Terrance Ganaway and Jarred Salubi's second scoring run.

Robert Griffin III also completed a jump-pass two-point conversion to Jerod Monk. The score is 49-39, UW.

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We've reached 961 total yards with 23 minutes left to go. The Vegas over has already been surpassed. This game was expected to be one of the most exciting of the bowl season, but it's already delivered something like two regular games worth of big plays.

Soon as I can catch my breath, I'll figure out a way to express to you how urgent it is that you turn on your television.

For more on the Alamo Bowl, visit Baylor blog Our Daily Bears and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes, SB Nation Seattle and SB Nation Dallas.

PHOTO: Sad Baylor Fan Can't Bear To Lift His Swollen Hand

2011 Alamo Bowl Halftime Score: Keith Price Dueling Robert Griffin III

If you haven't kept up with Washington Huskies quarterback Keith Price, you might be surprised to see him more than holding his own (for the time being) against Baylor Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III. It's weird that you've probably paid more attention to Baylor football than to Washington football this year, but 2011 was weird.

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The score is 35-24 in favor of the Dawgs, with Price producing 179 yards through the air and 27 on the ground. He's also yet to turn the ball over -- RG3 fumbled away a ball that set up UW's latest score. Price's four total touchdowns, including a sweet ball-faking scramble to give Washington the lead, also top Griffin's.

And Griffin is still playing well, which is the thing. He's got 192 yards through the air and 56 on runs, but is having a hard time escaping Washington's pass rush.

The defining decision of the first half: Art Briles elected to go for it on fourth down at midfield, setting up a Chris Polk 56-yard touchdown in the closing minute. And of course Baylor responded with a scoring drive of its own, as Terrance Williams advanced a number of surprisingly easy screens to get into field goal range.

For more on the Alamo Bowl, visit Baylor blog Our Daily Bears and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes, SB Nation Seattle and SB Nation Dallas.

Baylor Vs. Washington Update: Robert Griffin III Injured During TD

The Baylor Bears lead the Washington Huskies, 21-7, at the end of the Alamo Bowl's first quarter, but will have to hope RG3's fine after suffering a hard hit. He suffered said hit in the end zone, of course, after doing some amazing stuff in order to arrive there, but it was a heavy blow nevertheless.

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Griffin has 118 yards passing and 36 on the ground, plus a pair of scores. With Jarred Salubi (one touchdown) and Terrance Ganaway assisting with rushing duties, Baylor's compiled 245 yards on 30 plays already. After one quarter. If Washington would participate, we could have a real offensive display going on here.

Still, 28 points in a single quarter is a new Alamo Bowl record, so UW's doing its part, you'd say.

For more on the Alamo Bowl, visit Baylor blog Our Daily Bears and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes, SB Nation Seattle and SB Nation Dallas.

2011 Alamo Bowl Score Updates: Robert Griffin III, Keith Price Shootout On?

When last we saw Robert Griffin III, he was winning the Heisman Trophy. That was pretty awesome. The drive his Baylor Bears put on the Washington Huskies was pretty awesome too. After 13 plays, RG3 hit Kendall Wright on a screen, with Wright juking 11 yards into the end zone. It was 7-0 after four minutes, but Keith Price drove Washington down the field and punched in a five-yard scramble of his own.

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Griffin is eight-of-nine for 79 yards already, including a botched shotgun snap on a play that was apparently supposed ro be some sort of run or play action, but still turned into a pass completion. His only incompletion came on a dropped pass.

Price shouldn't be overlooked. He's only thrown two passes, completing both, one of which went for 42 yards to Devin Aguilar.

Baylor's pace is going to require a Dawgs adjustment. UW players weren't getting set up quite as quickly as the Bears were.

For more on the Alamo Bowl, visit Baylor blog Our Daily Bears and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes, SB Nation Seattle and SB Nation Dallas.

Robert Griffin III, Champion Of December Bowls

PHOTOS: Baylor, Washington Engage In Helmet Style Battle

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Baylor Vs. Washington, Alamo Bowl 2011: Defense Optional

Washington has a special teams edge and gets to play against the Baylor defense -- always a good remedy for what was an ailing offense -- but Baylor has Robert Griffin III and a track team in the receiving corps. Unless Griffin has been hitting the Banquet Food Circuit ... Edge: Baylor.

Alamo Bowl 2011, Washington Vs. Baylor: Time, TV Schedule, Odds And More

The Alamo Bowl may not be the most competitive game, but Baylor and Washington seem poised to score points by the bushel load.

Alamo Bowl 2011, Washington Vs. Baylor: Abundance Of NFL Talent Will Be On Display

The focal point of the 2011 Alamo Bowl has been Baylor Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner who could be playing his final game at the college level before declaring for the 2012 NFL Draft. Griffin averages 386.8 yards of total offense per game, which ranks second in the country, led the nation in passing efficiency, and has passed for nearly 4,000 yards and accounting for 45 total touchdowns.

But Griffin is not the lone concern for the Washington Huskies defense.

Senior wide receiver Kendall Wright, who will be playing his final college game on Thursday night, has 101 receptions for 1,572 yards and 13 touchdowns this season and is closing in on 300 receptions, 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in his illustrious career. The Bears also have senior running back Terrance Ganaway, who led the Big 12 with 1,347 rushing yards this season.

Ganaway hopes to play in the NFL, Richard Oliver of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

"I have endurance and longevity," said Ganaway. "My goal is to go to the (NFL), play 10 or 12 years, and then hang it up."

Defensively, the Bears have struggled in 2011, ranking 114th in total defense, 112th against the pass and 102nd against the run. They face a Huskies defense whose overall rankings belie their talent level. Running back Chris Polk ranked 16th in the nation with a 111.8 yard per game average on the ground and could leave for the NFL after the bowl game. Sophomore quarterback Keith Price has ably replaced Jake Locker, passing for 2,625 yards with 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, ranking 12th in the country in passing efficiency. Price has NFL-caliber weapons in wide receivers Jermaine Kearse and freshman Kasen Williams, as well as sensational freshman tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who combined for 111 receptions, 1,388 yards and 18 touchdowns.

The Bears defense took a hit this week when sophomore defensive end Tevin Elliott injured his knee on Christmas Day.

For more on Robert Griffin III and the Bears, head over to the SB Nation blog Our Daily Bears. For more on the Huskies, check out SB Nation blog UW Dawg Pound. For more on the Alamo Bowl, check out our dedicated stream.

Alamo Bowl 2011: Robert Griffin III's Last Game For Baylor?

As the Baylor Bears get ready to take on the Washington Huskies in the 2011 Alamo Bowl, there is a growing possibility it could be Robert Griffin III's last game in college. Before USC quarterback Matt Barkley announced his intentions to stay in school another year, it was believed that Griffin would be coming back to Baylor as well.

Said on 12/22 things could change and they have- hearing Robert Griffin IIIhad a change of heart and leaning towards entering the draft.

— TonyPauline (@TonyPauline) December 27, 2011

Griffin has a sensational season for Baylor, winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy. If this is indeed his last game as a Bear, one can expect that he'll want to go out on a winning note for Baylor.

For more on Robert Griffin III and the Bears, head over to the SB Nation blog Our Daily Bears. For more on the Huskies, check out SB Nation blog UW Dawg Pound. For more on the Alamo Bowl, check out our dedicated stream.

Alamo Bowl 2011: Robert Griffin III's Father Attempting To Limit Distractions

Robert Griffin III is doing his best to stay focused for his Baylor Bears bowl game against the Washington Huskies, but it apparently hasn't been easy. The quarterback's father has actually been forced to issue an ultimatum to any agents trying to contact his son during preparations leading up to the 2011 Alamo Bowl.

In fact, according to the gossip hounds over at TMZ, Griffin won't sign with any agent that contacts him directly as per a mandate from his father.

Sources close to RG3's family tell TMZ, RG2 (aka Dad) has decided any agents who contact his son directly will be out of the running to sign him ... and thereby, screwed out of a future multi-million dollar commission.

We're told Dad wants all the agents to contact him -- leaving RG3 alone to focus on next week's Alamo Bowl, and his Master's degree. Believe it or not, some reps are playing ball -- we're told Dad's talking to 5 big-time agents ... just in case RG3 goes pro.

As for that big decision -- our source says Griffin is stressed about it, and far from a lock to go pro ...

Whether that keeps agents away remains to be seen, but it's probably worth doing whatever is possible to make sure a future client showcases his talents on the big stage while keeping his family on the good side.

For more on Robert Griffin III and the Bears, head over to the SB Nation blog Our Daily Bears. For more on the Huskies, check out SB Nation blog UW Dawg Pound. For more on the Alamo Bowl, check out our dedicated stream.

Alamo Bowl 2011: Washington Defense Gets Shot At Robert Griffin III

It's been a rough year for the Washington Huskies defense. It's been a great year for the Baylor Bears offense and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. The former will get a chance to redeem themselves against the latter in the 2011 Alamo Bowl.

The Husky defense relishes the opportunity. In fact, Washington linebacker Cort Dennison was actually pulling for Griffin III to win the Heisman Trophy while watching the ceremony (Via Seattle PI).

Careful what you wish for, Cort. The Huskies D gave up more than 425 yards and 33.3 points per game.

Meanwhile, the Huskies are also counting a veteran group of bang-up offensive lineman to hold their own on the other side against the Bears' D.

For more on Robert Griffin III and the Bears, head over to the SB Nation blog Our Daily Bears. For more on the Huskies, check out SB Nation blog UW Dawg Pound. For more on the Alamo Bowl, check out our dedicated stream.

Robert Griffin III's Parents Shopping For Agent, According To Report

The Alamo Bowl might very well be Robert Griffin III's last game as a Baylor Bear as word leaks that his parents are shopping for an agent on his behalf.

Alamo Bowl 2011: Baylor Coach Art Briles Among 10 Finalists For National Coach Of The Year

The Baylor Bears will be playing in a second straight bowl game this season, their first appearances in the postseason since 1994. the Bears' meteoric rise to relevance has coincided nicely with the the tenure of head coach Art Briles, who in four years helped foster the first Heisman Trophy winner in school history. Unsurprisingly, his work has earned him national recognition, with the American Heart Association announcing Wednesday that Briles is one of 10 finalists for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award.

Briles was a hot comodity on the coaching carousel before Baylor signed him to a multi-year extension. The Bears head into the Alamo Bowl ranked 12th in the latest BCS Rankings, the team's highest standing in program history. Baylor went 9-3 this season, with highlight wins over Oklahoma, Texas and TCU.

Also nominated for the Bryant Award were Bret Bielema of Wisconsin, Mike Gundy of Oklahoma State, Brady Hoke of Michigan, Les Miles of LSU, Nick Saban of Alabama, David Shaw of Stanford, Bill Snyder of Kansas State, Kevin Sumlin of Houston, and Dabo Swinney of Clemson. The award will be announced on Jan. 19th during the Marathon Oil Corporation Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards held annually to raise funding for heart disease.

For more on the Briles, Robert Griffin III, and the Bears, head over to the SB Nation blog Our Daily Bears.

2011 Heisman Trophy Winner: Robert Griffin III's Stats Prove He's The Right Choice

As expected, junior quarterback Robert Griffin III of the Baylor Bears is your 2011 Heisman Trophy winner. The 77th winner of college football's most famous award and the first in Baylor's history, he beat Andrew Luck, Trent Richardson, Montee Ball and Tyrann Mathieu.

Here, to help explain to the straggling non-believers why Griffin deserved the honor, is Mark C. Moore of the new (and great!) Baylor Bears blog Our Daily Bears:

Robert Griffin III deserves the Heisman Trophy because he was, by any measure, the most outstanding player in college football this year.

In leading Baylor to a 9-3 record and No. 12 ranking in the BCS, Griffin amassed over 4,500 total yards and 45 touchdowns, broke the NCAA single-season record for passing efficiency (192.3 for Griffin this year), and led the country in yards per pass attempt. Baylor's offense ranked No. 1 in the country according to Football Outsider's FEI, while most rankings had our defense in the 100s.

No player means more to his team or to his community than Robert Griffin, who played his best in Baylor's biggest games (particularly against OU and UT late in the season). He delivered constant excitement and led his team to heights we've never seen before. He deserves the Heisman.

Griffin's season concludes in the Alamo Bowl against the Washington Huskies.

For more on Baylor's first-ever Heisman Trophy, visit Baylor Bears blog Our Daily Bears. For more college football, stick with SB Nation's college football news hub. For more, stay tuned to our 2011 Heisman Trophy stream, and here are the year's other college football awards winners.

Baylor, Art Briles Agree To Contract Extension, According To Reports

According to reports, Baylor coach Art Briles has received a contract extension after the school's best season since 1986.

Davey O'Brien Award 2011 Winner: Robert Griffin III Wins In A Surprise

Baylor Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III is the 2011 Davey O'Brien Award winner. Griffin led the Bears to a 9-3 record putting up outstanding numbers as a quarterback. Griffin at one point deep into the season had more touchdowns than incompletions. For the season, Griffin amassed 3,998 passing yards with 36 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also added 9 rushing touchdowns. He had a key signature game in the Bears upset of the Oklahoma Sooners that saw him pass for 479 yards and four touchdowns.

The Davey O'Brien Award was established in 1981 in honor of former Texas Christian University quarterback Davey O'Brien. In one of the best seasons ever by a college player, O'Brien took home the Heisman, Maxwell and Walter Camp awards in 1938, becoming the first player ever to do so.

SB Nation's 2011 college football awards stream will have the winners of each college football award, because it's a college football awards stream.

Alamo Bowl 2011: Washington, Baylor Reportedly Meeting In San Antonio

Here's the early favorite for bowl game of the year: the Baylor Bears and Washington Huskies will meet in the Alamo Bowl, according to My San Antonio. That would pair Robert Griffin III, who should be the Heisman Trophy favorite IN A JUST WORLD, with a frequently ham-prone UW team.

The Alamo Bowl is has been played annually since 1993 in the 65,000-seat Alamodome in San Antonio, TX and matches the second choice team from the Pacific-12 and the third choice team from the Big 12.

This year's addition will be played Thursday, December 29 at 9:00 p.m. and televised on ESPN with Dave Pasch, Chris Spielman & Quint Kessenich anouncing.

Iowa has played in the most Alamo Bowls with four appearances while Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M and Texas Tech have all appeared three times.

Game date, time: 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, December 29

Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

TV channel: ESPN

2010 winner and loser: Oklahoma State 36 - Arizona 10

For more on each bowl game as it’s announced, stay tuned to SB Nation’s 2011 college football bowl game bids coverage. And visit our many college football blogs.