MOBILE, Ala. - Nate Davis started Tuesday's game at the GMAC Bowl hoping for an impressive, bounce-back performance to improve his draft stock for the upcoming NFL Draft. As the final seconds ticked off in a 45-13 loss to the University of Tulsa, it was apparent Davis might have played himself into staying at Ball State University for his senior season.
Whether No. 22 Ball State University wins or loses the GMAC Bowl on Tuesday, receiver Dante Love already has his postgame plans set for Friday night. Love will return to his high school, Withrow High School in Cincinnati, where his football jersey will be retired at halftime of a boy's basketball game, according to a story in Monday's issue of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
MOBILE, Ala. - A slow start and a shutout in the second half foiled Ball State's attempt to win its first bowl game in 84 years Tuesday night at the GMAC Bowl. The No. 22 Cardinals never led before suffering a 45-13 loss, which moved its all-time bowl record to 0-5.
A change in weather is arriving in Mobile, Ala., at the wrong time for the GMAC Bowl. After experiencing light rainfall Monday, the city could receive serve thunderstorms throughout Tuesday night's bowl game between No. 22 Ball State University and the University of Tulsa, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Web site.
MOBILE, Ala. - One of Ball State University's best weapons this season, senior punter Chris Miller, has also been one of the team's least used. No punter in the Mid-American Conference has punted fewer times than Miller's 37 attempts. The first team All-American is expected even less time on the field Tuesday when Ball State, with it' top-ranked scoring offense in the MAC, plays the University of Tulsa in the GMAC Bowl.
MOBILE, Ala - In typical Gulf Coast fashion, the weather at Ladd-Peebles Stadium has switched between dry and torrential downpour like a faucet turning on and off. No. 22 Ball State plays Tulsa in the GMAC Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The game will kickoff shortly after 8:00 p.
Below are the results OF the BCS standings top 25 ranked teams in bowl games. 1. Florida (vs. No. 2 Oklahoma on Thursday) 2. Oklahoma (vs. No. 1 Florida on Thursday) 3. Texas (vs. No. 10 Ohio State on Monday) 4. Alamaba (lost to No. 6 Utah 31-17) 5.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A Ball State University alumni group will pick up the tab for Gov. Mitch Daniels' flight to Mobile, Ala., to see No. 22 Ball State play the University of Tulsa in the GMAC Bowl. The Ball State University Foundation offered to pick up the cost of the flight to Tuesday night's game after reporters raised questions about Daniels' use of a state airplane as the governor works to trim the state budget.
The quarterbacks are getting most of the attention leading into the GMAC Bowl, but both head coaches said the running backs are the key to their team during Monday's press conference. "It's the single most important thing for us this year in developing our offense," the University of Tulsa coach Todd Graham said.
A member of the Ball State University women's volleyball team received an academic conference honor Monday. Outside attacker Elania Kakatolis was named an honorable mention to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team. Kakatolis averaged 2.43 kills per game this season, third most on the Cardinals.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Bad weather in Indiana and Alabama has prompted Gov. Mitch Daniels to cancel his planned trip to see the No. 22 Ball State University football team play in the GMAC Bowl. The Ball State University Foundation had offered to pick up the cost of the flight to Tuesday night's game in Mobile, Ala.
MOBILE, Ala. - An anticipated offensive shutout in the GMAC Bowl between Ball State and Tulsa has been one-sided. Tulsa leads Ball State 24-13 behind 269 yards of total offense, including 91 rushing yards and a touchdown from Golden Hurricane running back Tarrion Adams.
The Ball State University women's basketball team lost 79-69 against St. Louis University Sunday. Ball State is 7-6 for the season. Guard Porchia Green led the team in scoring with 16 points. Forward Danielle Gratton and Green led the team in rebounds with seven each.
MOBILE, Ala. - While leading his team to a 12-1 record, Ball State quarterback Nate Davis has earned praise and accolades from all directions. Add a former All-Pro quarterback and Super Bowl MVP to the list. Phil Simms, the GMAC Bowl's honorary guest at a luncheon it hosted Monday, said he has watched the Cardinals' quarterback on television a couple times this season.
