Talking Bull: Man that felt nice..

It may not have been our first conference home win under coach Jeff Quinn but when Patrick Clarke's 47 yard field goal split the uprights as time expired is sure felt like beating Miami at home was a milestone for the Jeff Quinn Era. Might as well spend a bit basking in it.

The Natural - Opinion - The Spectrum
Despite a few missed opportunities, which will happen with any freshman passer, those throws were on point. One sticks out in my mind. A touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Fred Lee, a 21-yard laser that was, quite honestly, the best throw I’ve seen all season from any Buffalo quarterback. It also came at a critical time, as he was locked in a duel in the second half with Miami quarterback Zac Dysert, whom, according to many, will be playing on Sundays in his future.

Patty Ice - Sports - The Spectrum
It marked an eventful first career start at quarterback for Licata. The freshman from local Williamsville South High School was at the helm of the Bulls’ offense, replacing junior quarterback Alex Zordich. According to Licata, he felt comfortable, despite starting a game for the first time in two years.

Return sets up winning FG as Bulls drop Miami - MACReportOnline.com
Overtime seemed imminent until Devin Campbell returned the ensuing kickoff 47 yards to the Miami 35. After a five-yard Oliver run to the 30, UB brought on Patrick Clarke for a 47-yard try. He had already kicked a 49-yarder with the strong winds mostly at his back earlier in the game. Clarke also made good on his final kick as time expired, and the Bulls celebrated their first MAC win of 2012. "As soon as I kicked it, I knew it was good," Clarke said.

Meanwhile the ACHA #23 Buffalo hockey team took on #21 Syracuse and split the weekend. Each team one one of the games by shootout.

Hockey team splits weekend with Syracuse - Sports - The Spectrum
The men’s ice hockey team (11-3 North Eastern Collegiate Hockey League) split its two games over the weekend against the Syracuse Orange (8-4 NECHL).

And the Wrestling team had a great showing when Ohio State and other well respected programs came to UB

Lewandowski and Soria Lead Bulls at UB Invite - Buffalo Athletics
BUFFALO, NY - Mark Lewandowski and Max Soria won individual titles at the season-opening UB Invite on Sunday, as the Bulls as a team finished third in the new team competition that was introduced this season. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the overall title. Overall, eleven Buffalo wrestlers finished in the top five in the tournament.

The Coaching Caresolle starts spinning up, with Kentucky!

Joker Phillips fired: Kentucky football coach out at end of season - SBNation.com
Kentucky football has decided to go in a different direction, and Joker Philips will be let go after the team's final game in 2012.

In case you were wondering

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14 - Jeff Quinn