Twitter roundup: Orange Bowl Laff Riot

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

I guess let's get pumped for the Discover Orange Bowl. http://t.co/y164ydUq
— teamcatlab (@teamcatlab) January 1, 2013

As a MAC grad, never eating oranges again. RT @BFeldmanCBS Orange Bowl to NIU: "We didn't even want you here." My blog http://t.co/snujrrPL
— John Breech (@johnbreech) January 1, 2013

OB parachutists almost (1) did a face plant; (2) ended up in the first row.
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) January 2, 2013

SHE DIDN'T DESERVE TO BE THERE. RT @TomahawkNation: And... the final parachute girl gets it hung on the upright! #goACC
— THE KEY PLAY (@thekeyplay) January 2, 2013

Don't care who wins but really hoping NIU is competitive. There hasn't been a compelling Orange Bowl since Penn State-FSU in '06, at least.
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) January 2, 2013

Finally nearing kickoff in Miami. pic.twitter.com/UhwjO0PO
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2013

A reminder that 25 months ago, NIU head coach Rod Carey was a position coach. At the FCS level.
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2013

I've just recently realized that I consider Burt Reynolds to be FSU's principal mascot.
— teamcatlab (@teamcatlab) January 2, 2013

What's the one thing that theoretically keeps NIU in this game? Turnovers. There's one on FSU's first possession.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) January 2, 2013

My guess: Jordan Lynch outruns most MAC defenders to the edge on that play.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2013

In fairness to the ACC, they don't see fake punt speed like that.
— Hustle Belt (@HustleBelt) January 2, 2013

the team that should REALLY have to explain being in the orange bowl is florida state. all this talent lost to nc state, man.
— bomani (@bomani_jones) January 2, 2013

I know Jordan Lynch is tough ... but I'm concerned how much of him will be left intact at the end of this game. Taking a ton of hits.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) January 2, 2013

Is this karaoke ? With smoke machines and stuff?
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) January 2, 2013

Having a country singer cover "Jump" was about right for this game, where 2 teams are mimicking BCS bowl participants.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2013

Uh oh. There's a second half.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) January 2, 2013

UH-mazing. No, NIU, you don't belong, but you're going to have a whole lot of fun while you're here.
— David Ubben (@davidubben) January 2, 2013

Terrence Brooks is officially the king of intercepting passes in bowl games as the opposing fan base looks at its QB and screams “Nooooooo!”
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) January 2, 2013

NIU won 12 games doing this! It's like watching the BattleBot that does nothing but try to flip things over.
— Matt Repchak (@MattRepchak) January 2, 2013

Touchdown drive and onside kick may have exhausted Northern Illinois' strategic scrap reserves.
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) January 2, 2013

Been watching? MT @LSUBonnette: Max just asked "what happened to the smiley face" for the Orange Bowl logo. I don't know the answer.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2013

Here's our plan: We need 4 inches. Let's snap it backwards 5 yards, then go that 5 yards plus the 5 inches.
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) January 2, 2013

#MACularDegeneration
— Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) January 2, 2013

@Nastinchka yeahhhh I'm not sure about that call. Good thing NIU doesn't have a Clowney.
— Conor McLaughlin (@c28nole) January 2, 2013

Nice blocking, good running, but gotta acknowledge the assist there from replay booth.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2013

Don't worry, Lynch & NIU have FSU right where they want them. They're wearing them down by making them run for TDs.
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) January 2, 2013

No fullback has had a better day than Pryor is having in 20 years. It's like a VCR making a 3 pointer.
— Red Velvet Rick 🥋 (@RickMuscles) January 2, 2013

So NIU couldn't hack it after all. And yet, the current score is still less lopsided than the past 2 Orange Bowls (40-12 and 70-35)
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) January 2, 2013

Ah, the revisiting of the Lynch quotes.
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) January 2, 2013