BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Weston McKennie Jersey . -- Patton Robinette threw two 50-yard touchdown passes to Jordan Matthews, and Vanderbilt recovered after blowing a 24-point lead to beat Houston 41-24 on Saturday in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Robinette, starting after senior Austyn Carta-Samuels had season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, also had an 8-yard scoring run as Vanderbilt built a 24-0 lead in the first half. After Houston (8-4) pulled even by scoring 24 points in the third quarter, Vanderbilt reclaimed the lead on Brian Kimbrows 21-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Vanderbilt (9-4) closed the season with five straight wins, adding to third-year coach James Franklins status as a possible candidate for coaching vacancies, including at Penn State and with the NFL Browns and Redskins. The Commodores played in three straight bowl games under Franklin -- a first for the program -- and completed their first back-to-back nine-win seasons. Vandy players doused Franklin with a water bucket in the final seconds. Houston gained only 22 yards and had one first down in the first half but rallied with 24 points in the third quarter to pull even. Kenneth Farrow had a 6-yard scoring run and Deontay Greenberry and John OKorn threw scoring passes to Markeith Ambles. The Commodores regrouped with two big gains on direct snaps to running backs early in the fourth quarter. Jerron Seymour ran for 38 yards to the Houston 34. Kimbrows touchdown run gave the lead back to Vanderbilt. Jahmel McIntoshs interception less than a minute later gave the ball back to Vanderbilt, setting up Carey Spears 35-yard field goal. Seymour added a 2-yard scoring run with less than 2 minutes remaining. Matthews, a senior who set Southeastern Conference records for career catches and yards receiving, had five catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Matthews took advantage of a lead block by receiver Jonathan Krause to make his first touchdown catch on Vanderbilts second possession. A forced fumble by linebacker Chase Garnham set up the Commodores second touchdown. After Houstons OKorn threw a pass to Greg Ward Jr., a big hit by Garnham forced the fumbled recovered by Andrew Williamson at the Houston 16. Robinette, making his third career start, scored on an 8-yard keeper on fourth down. No Houston defender was near Matthews on his second 50-yard scoring catch in the second quarter. A lost fumble by Robinette set up Farrows 6-yard touchdown run to start Houstons third-quarter comeback. Houston built on the momentum. Daniel Spencers 62-yard run set up OKorns 6-yard touchdown pass to Ambles. OKorns 58-yard pass to Ambles set up a 30-yard field goal by Kyle Bullard. The Cougars completed their big third-quarter comeback on OKorns 67-yard touchdown pass to Greenberry to tie the game. Stitched USA Soccer Jerseys . According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the deal will pay Schenn $2.25 million in the first year and $2.75 million in the second year. In 82 games with the Flyers in 2013-14, Schenn scored 20 goals and added 21 assists. Jackson Yueill Jersey . "Ive still got it," Seattles ace said with a sly grin. Riding that fastball carrying a little more zip, Hernandez took a shutout bid into the ninth inning as the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Wednesday night. On the verge of a brilliant shutout and first complete game since Aug.BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres dont care what the stats say, as long as they keep getting two points.Buffalo was outshot 45-19 on Thursday night, but Matt Moulson scored twice and Jhonas Enroth made 42 saves to lead the Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames.It wasnt one of our better games, Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. Its pretty special because we werent in the game but we still believed that we could come back.The surprising Sabres are 8-3 since starting the season 3-13-2, and the players think they know why their fortunes are turning around.I think heart, Ennis said. Were playing for each other and I think Jhonas deserves a lot of the credit.Enroth made a bevy of saves to keep Buffalo in the game, including a point blank elbow save on Curtis Glencross with 6 seconds to play.I had a lot of shots against me and felt pretty good all game, Enroth said. Its three goals but its not that bad, I thought.Zemgus Girgensons and Marcus Foligno also scored for the Sabres, while Tyler Ennis had three assists. Moulsons second goal of the game, on a pass from Ennis with 7:29 to go, broke the 3-all tie and gave the Sabres their second straight win.Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan and David Jones scored for Calgary, losers of three in a row.The Sabres have won four straight at home, and are 4-4 against the Pacific Division.Our team confidence is in a good place, said Tyler Myers. I think were doing the right things, were trying to do the right things ... I think that confidence will grow even more.Monahan scored on a rebound at 3:14 of the third to give the Flames a 3-2 lead. Girgensons then tied it when he took a pass through the crease from Ennis and shot into an open net at 7:59.After a tepid start to the game, Girgensons faked Karri Ramo down to the ice before the Flames goalie recovered to stop the centres wrap around attempt.And Paul Byron split two Sabres defencemen to earn a breakaway, but Enroth grabbed the high backhand shot and held it for a whistle. DeAndre Yedlin Jersey. The scoreless first period gave way to a four-goal second.Ennis stripped the puck from TJ Brodie in the corner and found Moulson streaking to the net. Moulson wristed the puck over Ramos left shoulder to make it 1-0 at the 5:54 mark.We worked hard, Ennis said. Their defence got up in the play and I think we capitalized on a couple of turnovers and got it in and worked it.With Foligno already in the penalty box for slashing, a delay of game penalty to Nicolas Deslauriers gave Calgary a two-man advantage and the Flames instantly capitalized with Giordanos slap shot goal to tie the score with 8:29 to go in the period.We shot ourselves in the foot tonight, Giordano said. I thought we played a good game but the times we did break down were easy goals for them.Stafford made a highlight-reel play to restore Buffalos lead. Using a body fake to lose Derek Engelland in the corner, Stafford skated around the net before sending a no-look pass through the crease to Foligno, who finished his chance with 5:19 remaining.Foligno was denied a second goal by video review with 3:43 left when it was ruled he deflected Nikita Zadorovs shot from above the legal height.Calgary took advantage of the disallowed goal when Jones stick-checked Josh Gorges in front of Enroth and flipped the puck past the Sabres goaltender to even the score with 2:54 to go.Now the Flames arent panicking despite being tasked with putting an end to season-worst losing streak.Weve got to cut it off now though, Giordano said. Weve got to find a way to get points next game, get the win, and move on from there.NOTES: The line of Girgensons, Moulson and Ennis accounted for seven points for the Sabres. ... Enroth was playing in his 100th career game. ... Buffalo C Cody Hodgson was a healthy scratch. ... Matt Stajan missed the game for Calgary after returning from a knee injury two games ago ... This was the 100th game between the Sabres and Flames. ' ' '
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Weston McKennie Jersey . -- Patton Robinette threw two 50-yard touchdown passes to Jordan Matthews, and Vanderbilt recovered after blowing a 24-point lead to beat Houston 41-24 on Saturday in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Robinette, starting after senior Austyn Carta-Samuels had season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, also had an 8-yard scoring run as Vanderbilt built a 24-0 lead in the first half. After Houston (8-4) pulled even by scoring 24 points in the third quarter, Vanderbilt reclaimed the lead on Brian Kimbrows 21-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Vanderbilt (9-4) closed the season with five straight wins, adding to third-year coach James Franklins status as a possible candidate for coaching vacancies, including at Penn State and with the NFL Browns and Redskins. The Commodores played in three straight bowl games under Franklin -- a first for the program -- and completed their first back-to-back nine-win seasons. Vandy players doused Franklin with a water bucket in the final seconds. Houston gained only 22 yards and had one first down in the first half but rallied with 24 points in the third quarter to pull even. Kenneth Farrow had a 6-yard scoring run and Deontay Greenberry and John OKorn threw scoring passes to Markeith Ambles. The Commodores regrouped with two big gains on direct snaps to running backs early in the fourth quarter. Jerron Seymour ran for 38 yards to the Houston 34. Kimbrows touchdown run gave the lead back to Vanderbilt. Jahmel McIntoshs interception less than a minute later gave the ball back to Vanderbilt, setting up Carey Spears 35-yard field goal. Seymour added a 2-yard scoring run with less than 2 minutes remaining. Matthews, a senior who set Southeastern Conference records for career catches and yards receiving, had five catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Matthews took advantage of a lead block by receiver Jonathan Krause to make his first touchdown catch on Vanderbilts second possession. A forced fumble by linebacker Chase Garnham set up the Commodores second touchdown. After Houstons OKorn threw a pass to Greg Ward Jr., a big hit by Garnham forced the fumbled recovered by Andrew Williamson at the Houston 16. Robinette, making his third career start, scored on an 8-yard keeper on fourth down. No Houston defender was near Matthews on his second 50-yard scoring catch in the second quarter. A lost fumble by Robinette set up Farrows 6-yard touchdown run to start Houstons third-quarter comeback. Houston built on the momentum. Daniel Spencers 62-yard run set up OKorns 6-yard touchdown pass to Ambles. OKorns 58-yard pass to Ambles set up a 30-yard field goal by Kyle Bullard. The Cougars completed their big third-quarter comeback on OKorns 67-yard touchdown pass to Greenberry to tie the game. Stitched USA Soccer Jerseys . According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the deal will pay Schenn $2.25 million in the first year and $2.75 million in the second year. In 82 games with the Flyers in 2013-14, Schenn scored 20 goals and added 21 assists. Jackson Yueill Jersey . "Ive still got it," Seattles ace said with a sly grin. Riding that fastball carrying a little more zip, Hernandez took a shutout bid into the ninth inning as the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Wednesday night. On the verge of a brilliant shutout and first complete game since Aug.BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres dont care what the stats say, as long as they keep getting two points.Buffalo was outshot 45-19 on Thursday night, but Matt Moulson scored twice and Jhonas Enroth made 42 saves to lead the Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames.It wasnt one of our better games, Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. Its pretty special because we werent in the game but we still believed that we could come back.The surprising Sabres are 8-3 since starting the season 3-13-2, and the players think they know why their fortunes are turning around.I think heart, Ennis said. Were playing for each other and I think Jhonas deserves a lot of the credit.Enroth made a bevy of saves to keep Buffalo in the game, including a point blank elbow save on Curtis Glencross with 6 seconds to play.I had a lot of shots against me and felt pretty good all game, Enroth said. Its three goals but its not that bad, I thought.Zemgus Girgensons and Marcus Foligno also scored for the Sabres, while Tyler Ennis had three assists. Moulsons second goal of the game, on a pass from Ennis with 7:29 to go, broke the 3-all tie and gave the Sabres their second straight win.Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan and David Jones scored for Calgary, losers of three in a row.The Sabres have won four straight at home, and are 4-4 against the Pacific Division.Our team confidence is in a good place, said Tyler Myers. I think were doing the right things, were trying to do the right things ... I think that confidence will grow even more.Monahan scored on a rebound at 3:14 of the third to give the Flames a 3-2 lead. Girgensons then tied it when he took a pass through the crease from Ennis and shot into an open net at 7:59.After a tepid start to the game, Girgensons faked Karri Ramo down to the ice before the Flames goalie recovered to stop the centres wrap around attempt.And Paul Byron split two Sabres defencemen to earn a breakaway, but Enroth grabbed the high backhand shot and held it for a whistle. DeAndre Yedlin Jersey. The scoreless first period gave way to a four-goal second.Ennis stripped the puck from TJ Brodie in the corner and found Moulson streaking to the net. Moulson wristed the puck over Ramos left shoulder to make it 1-0 at the 5:54 mark.We worked hard, Ennis said. Their defence got up in the play and I think we capitalized on a couple of turnovers and got it in and worked it.With Foligno already in the penalty box for slashing, a delay of game penalty to Nicolas Deslauriers gave Calgary a two-man advantage and the Flames instantly capitalized with Giordanos slap shot goal to tie the score with 8:29 to go in the period.We shot ourselves in the foot tonight, Giordano said. I thought we played a good game but the times we did break down were easy goals for them.Stafford made a highlight-reel play to restore Buffalos lead. Using a body fake to lose Derek Engelland in the corner, Stafford skated around the net before sending a no-look pass through the crease to Foligno, who finished his chance with 5:19 remaining.Foligno was denied a second goal by video review with 3:43 left when it was ruled he deflected Nikita Zadorovs shot from above the legal height.Calgary took advantage of the disallowed goal when Jones stick-checked Josh Gorges in front of Enroth and flipped the puck past the Sabres goaltender to even the score with 2:54 to go.Now the Flames arent panicking despite being tasked with putting an end to season-worst losing streak.Weve got to cut it off now though, Giordano said. Weve got to find a way to get points next game, get the win, and move on from there.NOTES: The line of Girgensons, Moulson and Ennis accounted for seven points for the Sabres. ... Enroth was playing in his 100th career game. ... Buffalo C Cody Hodgson was a healthy scratch. ... Matt Stajan missed the game for Calgary after returning from a knee injury two games ago ... This was the 100th game between the Sabres and Flames. ' ' '
