With a couple of games already in the books, it’s time to unveil our extravaganza for the post-New Year’s Eve games.
We're always good for 6
That is to say, the games folks really seem to care about. Sure, the Christmas bowl season is great and all, but they are really watched because nothing else is on television. The good programs are all on break and you don’t want to re-watch that damned BB gun movie, so sure you flip over to see the Meineke Car Care Bowl. The same can’t be said for the January bowls. Whether it’s the historic Rose Bowl or the fabled Cotton, these games beckon viewers by simply existing.
Anxiously Awaiting
Peter: The obvious choice here is the National Title game. With that said, there are a half dozen games I’m very ready to watch. In particular, I’m interested to see the Ohio State v. Oregon match-up. The Buckeye defense has been pretty solid all year, so I’m anxious to see how Jeremiah Masoli and the high flying Ducks offense performs against the boys from Middle America.
Showing off a sampling of possible Duck uniforms for the Rose Bowl
Bjorn: My first inclination is to pick whatever game TCU is involved in, but they are playing a fellow non major conference foe in Boise St. which really ticks me off. I would have loved to see them take a crack at a big namer. With things the way they be, I’d rank the games 1. National Ship 2. Oregon – THE osu 3. everything else.
Most Exciting Game
Peter: Despite the fact that these two teams are smaller market and don’t exactly get the exposure of someone like Florida or USC, I don’t think there will be a better game for your money than TCU v. Boise State. Anyone lucky enough to watch them duke it out last year can attest to the excitement. It was hands down the best bowl game last year and I think there’s every reason to believe that this year’s match-up will be just as exciting.
Bjorn: I think florida and cincy should beat the over. Cincinnati has got a legit o, florida’s pass defense was very weak the last game, and florida still has some awesome players.
Most Depressing Game
Peter: The award for most depressing game in a post new year’s bowl goes to the Papa John’s Bowl match-up between South Carolina and UCONN. I mentioned in a previous post that I thought Randy Edsall was the coach of the year in college football. This shouldn’t take away from that. It’s simply a reflection of the style of play these two teams have. Spurrier has by and large abandoned (or lost?) his penchant for high octane offense, while Edsall preaches a defense oriented, ball control game plan. Tune in for some hard hits, but get ready for a lot of punts.
Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour, the most prolific dual-threat QB in NCAA history
Bjorn: Every year the most depressing game is the fucking bowl they shove in the midst of the games every one cares about, The GMAC bowl. I don’t know whose idea it was, but no one mentions how crappy that game is, like we aren’t supposed to notice. You aren’t fooling anyone. ROAR.
The Tilted Pylon: Bowl Extravaganza Part 2
With a couple of games already in the books, it’s time to unveil our extravaganza for the post-New Year’s Eve games.
We're always good for 6
That is to say, the games folks really seem to care about. Sure, the Christmas bowl season is great and all, but they are really watched because nothing else is on television. The good programs are all on break and you don’t want to re-watch that damned BB gun movie, so sure you flip over to see the Meineke Car Care Bowl. The same can’t be said for the January bowls. Whether it’s the historic Rose Bowl or the fabled Cotton, these games beckon viewers by simply existing.
Anxiously Awaiting
Peter: The obvious choice here is the National Title game. With that said, there are a half dozen games I’m very ready to watch. In particular, I’m interested to see the Ohio State v. Oregon match-up. The Buckeye defense has been pretty solid all year, so I’m anxious to see how Jeremiah Masoli and the high flying Ducks offense performs against the boys from Middle America.
Showing off a sampling of possible Duck uniforms for the Rose Bowl
Bjorn: My first inclination is to pick whatever game TCU is involved in, but they are playing a fellow non major conference foe in Boise St. which really ticks me off. I would have loved to see them take a crack at a big namer. With things the way they be, I’d rank the games 1. National Ship 2. Oregon – THE osu 3. everything else.
Most Exciting Game
Peter: Despite the fact that these two teams are smaller market and don’t exactly get the exposure of someone like Florida or USC, I don’t think there will be a better game for your money than TCU v. Boise State. Anyone lucky enough to watch them duke it out last year can attest to the excitement. It was hands down the best bowl game last year and I think there’s every reason to believe that this year’s match-up will be just as exciting.
Bjorn: I think florida and cincy should beat the over. Cincinnati has got a legit o, florida’s pass defense was very weak the last game, and florida still has some awesome players.
Most Depressing Game
Peter: The award for most depressing game in a post new year’s bowl goes to the Papa John’s Bowl match-up between South Carolina and UCONN. I mentioned in a previous post that I thought Randy Edsall was the coach of the year in college football. This shouldn’t take away from that. It’s simply a reflection of the style of play these two teams have. Spurrier has by and large abandoned (or lost?) his penchant for high octane offense, while Edsall preaches a defense oriented, ball control game plan. Tune in for some hard hits, but get ready for a lot of punts.
Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour, the most prolific dual-threat QB in NCAA history
Bjorn: Every year the most depressing game is the fucking bowl they shove in the midst of the games every one cares about, The GMAC bowl. I don’t know whose idea it was, but no one mentions how crappy that game is, like we aren’t supposed to notice. You aren’t fooling anyone. ROAR.
The Picks!
(Red=Bjorn, Blue=Peter, Same=Bold black)
Outback Bowl: Northwestern v Auburn
Capital One Bowl: Penn State v LSU
Gator Bowl: West Virginia v FSU
Rose Bowl: Ohio State v Oregon
Sugar Bowl: Cincinnati v Florida
International Bowl: USF v Northern Illinois
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State v Ole Miss
Papa John’s Bowl: South Carolina v UCONN
Liberty Bowl: Arkansas v ECU
Alamo Bowl: Michigan State v. Texas Tech
Fiesta Bowl: TCU v Boise State
Orange Bowl: Ga Tech v Iowa
GMAC Bowl: Central Michigan v Troy
National Title Game: Texas v Bama