Griese is the son of Bob, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and is the successor in Denver to John Elway. Contrary to the common wisdom, they have made plays against big-time players. Of course, to keep their impassioned alums from rebelling, they need to do it more frequently than twice in nine appearances. In the aftermath of his team's 24-0 whiteout against Penn State on Tuesday, Slocum may want to revisit the training methods he employed in the past.
Coaches differ wildly in their preparations for bowls.
Some approach the event with a discipline borrowed from the Prussians. Others treat the game as a reward for the season's good work, allowing ample goof-off time. A model of consistency, Slocum isn't one to bounce from wall to wall in search of answers. You doubt his methods have changed much over the years, meaning he does not rewrite his playbook to celebrate a postseason invitation. Many would argue that he should.