Twitter roundup: Russell Athletic Bowl Laff Riot

The story of one college football postseason contest, as told through social media.

We’ll be kicking off right around the time the sun starts to set in Orlando, so getcha Instagrams ready, kiddies.

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 28, 2012

When I walked into the Citrus Bowl today, the first person I saw was Joe Tessitore. So I’m confident I’ll have something to write about.

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) December 28, 2012

Joe Tessitore is calling this game, and that means we can [RAIN OF EXPLODING ROBOT DINOSAURS]

— edsbs (@edsbs) December 28, 2012

Bad snap wasn’t Logan Thomas’ fault — but he’s gotta be smart enough to take the safety there. Reaching the ball out was goofy.

— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) December 28, 2012

If we’ve learned anything from the Jets or Virginia Tech, maybe don’t be so healthy in the offseason, coaches.

— The Solid Verbal (@SolidVerbal) December 28, 2012

Ah, so I see the bowl break did not affect Virginia Tech’s offense.

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) December 28, 2012

Who Wore It Better: Rutgers’ pom squad pleather skirts or Tommy Tuberville’s pleather jacket?

— Holly Anderson (@SIHolly) December 28, 2012

“Is that a squirrel on their helmet?” –my mother-in-law, just now.

— edsbs (@edsbs) December 28, 2012

When will Va Tech wise up and put a shirtless Bud Foster on their helmet eating chicken wings?

— Rick Muscles (@RickMuscles) December 28, 2012

YES WE CAN.BEE ONE GEE, BEE ONE GEE RT @edsbs: If this lead holds: you may not count this as a bowl win, Big Ten. YOU MAY NOT.

— Ted Glover (@purplebuckeye) December 28, 2012

How is VT this…..this?

— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) December 28, 2012

Rutgers 10 points, Virginia Tech 12 yards offense

— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) December 28, 2012

I ask this in all sincerity: Do these Virginia Tech players understand how football is played?

— Doug (@CaptainAnnoying) December 28, 2012

Joe Tessitore is better than this.

— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) December 28, 2012

If Tech’s offensive line plays any worse Gordon Lightfoot will write a ballad about it

— Bobby Big Wheel (@BobbyBigWheel) December 28, 2012

Logan Thomas, encapsulated. He throws a deep ball. Guy behind me in press box says “Look at that arm.” Ball gets intercepted.

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) December 28, 2012

@brianmfloyd That feeling will pass. (jk, xoxo wish you were here)

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 29, 2012

We showed VT the Rutgers helmets and the outfits for our halftime show and they were like “you guys are at peak shimmer, we’re going matte.”

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 29, 2012

scoreless va tech? time to search “stinespring.”

— Bomani Jones (@bomani_jones) December 29, 2012

If I had to guess I’d say Stinespring and O’Cain draw plays randomly out of a hat. And probably a Rutgers hat

— Dylan Crouse (@Dylan_Crouse) December 28, 2012

THE GREATEST HELMET THAT NEVER WAS: i.imgur.com/Ispzs.jpg.

— THE KEY PLAY (@thekeyplay) December 29, 2012

RT if you’d rather see an hour of surprisingly tender Rutgers karaoke than any more of this game.

— Holly Anderson (@SIHolly) December 29, 2012

Does Brian Stinespring’s playbook have a series allowing me to eat a full Thai meal with my in-laws and miss no scoring? It does!

— edsbs (@edsbs) December 29, 2012

We got a one-score ballgame, people! KEEP CALM AND TESSITORE.

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 29, 2012

Nothing against Va. Tech, but I’ve watched every play tonight and I will say right now: This game does not deserve an interesting finish.

— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) December 29, 2012

@yahooforde Logan Thomas?

— Josh Parcell (@JoshParcell) December 29, 2012

Win or lose, it’s great to see Exum make a big play at a pivotal moment. Dude is clearly our Bowl Week MVP already.

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 29, 2012

Nah. Does BYU do their banking at San Diego County Credit Union? RT @gilbertsgodfrey: is it awkward that both team are sponsored by Nike?

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 29, 2012

“Good arm strength, tends to throw the ball into the fifth row” — Logan Thomas scouting report

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) December 29, 2012

So they’re telling us we’re supposed to fill out an MVP ballot for the @russellathbowl. I’m voting for Tess.

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) December 29, 2012

Like Horse, but for punting. Also, Bud Foster compound bow skills demo. RT @brianmfloyd: Can we just skip overtime and hold a punt-off?

— edsbs (@edsbs) December 29, 2012

So I pick the one who dropped the fewest INTs? RT @fgrimesn7: You know defensive players are allowed to be MVP right?

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) December 29, 2012

Frank Beamer literally looked like an angry wet hen right there. He has feathers, and I’ve never noticed them until now.

— edsbs (@edsbs) December 29, 2012

I’ll be surprised if this game ends

— Marcus Hartman (@marcushartman) December 29, 2012

“Reign of Fire” is on & no one told me?

— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) December 29, 2012

I predict the first overtime punt in the history of college football.

— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) December 29, 2012

“It is heads, you won the game” — What I actually heard

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) December 29, 2012

Undertime! <—it’s the right word for what is about to happen.

— edsbs (@edsbs) December 29, 2012

KATY BAR THE DOORS. NOBODY LEAVES.

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 29, 2012

Punter Justin Doerner was the only captain Rutgers sent out for the OT coin flip. Kyle Flood gets it.

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) December 29, 2012

If you’re just tuning into overtime of the Russell Athletic Bowl, please, make no mistake: You are watching a horrible game.

— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) December 29, 2012

Wow. Wide right in OT and Virginia Tech completes an incredible comeback. They win the Russell Athletic Bowl, 13-10! We made it, you guys!

— RussellAthleticBowl (@RussellAthBowl) December 29, 2012

Go hug somebody you love. YOU MADE IT EVERYBODY.

— Andrea Wall (@AndeWall) December 29, 2012

Going to miss you @russellathbowl. (The Twitter account, not so much the game)

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) December 29, 2012