College roundup: Armed Forces Bowl ends with brawl
A big fight breaks out on the field following Mississippi State s win over Tulsa.
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Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin, center, and Mississippi State linebacker Aaron Brule, right, fight alongside teammates at the conclusion of the Armed Forces Bowl on Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas.
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FORT WORTH, Texas A bowl victory that increased Mississippi State’s win total this season to four and No. 22 Tulsa’s failed attempt to add another unlikely comeback to its impressive collection this season took a back seat to the melee that broke out Thursday shortly after the Armed Forces Bowl ended.
FORT WORTH, Texas A massive brawl broke out in the moments following the Armed Forces Bowl on Thursday, marring Mississippi State s 28-26 win against Tulsa in Fort Worth, Texas.
It is unclear what sparked the fight, which included kicking and punching and involved several members from both teams. What started with some shoving near midfield during the postgame handshake spilled toward and down one of the sidelines.
Both Tulsa and its conference, the AAC, said it would review what happened and hand out discipline if warranted. We take this incident very seriously and will respond appropriately after the review is complete, Tulsa said in a statement.
January 1, 2021
Mississippi State finished the season on a high note with its 28-26 win over Tulsa in Thursday’s Armed Forces Bowl, then immediately turned the focus from that victory to the huge brawl that broke out after the game. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss the game, the fight, and what is now to come under Mike Leach with his young stars.
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Tulsa falls 28-26 to Mississippi State in Armed Forces Bowl, brawl ensues
Golden Hurricane’s narrow loss to Bulldogs gets dampened by belligerent postgame festivities.
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It started with a pregame skirmish. Then, it ended in a massive brawl.
In between the two battles, Tulsa and Mississippi State fought on the football field in Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. The Golden Hurricane (6-3, 6-0 AAC) could not mount a comeback against the Bulldogs (4-7, 3-7 SEC), finishing their highly successful 2020 campaign in a rough manne.
The Golden Hurricane maintained their identity as a standout defense, even without Bednarik Award winner Zaven Collins lining up on their side. The only points Tulsa allowed of the first half originated from a 28-yard touchdown run by Jo’quavious Marks on the third play from scrimmage. Even with the defensive success, Tulsa failed to generate much on the offensive end. Four trips to Mississippi State territory on four first half poss