Armed Forces Bowl – Thursday, December 31 – 12:00pm
WHO to watch:
WHY to watch: Talk about a contrast in styles. It’s the triple-option attack of Air Force versus the spread offense of the Cougars.
Why to SKIP it: I’ve already seen Andre Ware and David Klingler play.
Analysis: This was the same match-up last year, won by
Prediction:
Sun Bowl – Thursday, December 31 – 2:00pm
#21 Stanford (8-4) vs.
WHO to watch: Hesiman runner-up Toby Gerhart led the nation in rushing with 1,736 yards. The workhorse also tallied 26 TDs. He had 27 or more carries in five of the Cardinal’s last six games.
WHY to watch: It’s HAS to be better than last year’s 3-0 Sun Bowl!
Why to SKIP it: It’s bad enough that Sam Bradford will not play. Now Stanford QB Andrew Luck will also miss the game with a finger injury.
Analysis: Without Luck at QB, Gerhart will have to really shoulder the load. The problem is that OU has the seventh best run defense in the nation. Both teams will play with their back-up QB, but Landry Jones has been playing all year. That’s the difference.
Prediction:
Navy (9-4) vs.
WHO to watch: Navy QB Ricky Dobbs broke Tim Tebow’s record for rushing TDs by a QB in a single season with 24. He makes the Navy triple-option go but is playing with a cracked kneecap.
WHY to watch: Navy always plays well in bowl games.
Why to SKIP it: If you want to see what this offensive style can do with great athletes running it and not service academies… wait for Georgia Tech’s offense to take the field in the Orange Bowl.
Analysis: Dobbs isn’t 100%. Mizzou has a strong rushing defense. The Tiger passing attack should pick the Middies apart.
Prediction:
Insight Bowl – Thursday, December 31 – 6:00pm
WHO to watch:
WHY to watch: If you have fond memories of Fiesta Bowls past, check this one out. It’s played at the Fiesta’s old site, Sun Devil Stadium.
Why to SKIP it: Neither team even went .500 in the respective league. When people say too many teams make bowl games, they are referring to match-ups like this.
Analysis: The Cyclones haven’t made a bowl game since 2005. In fact, a year ago they lost ten games. The Gophers, on the other hand, are playing in their third Insight Bowl in four years. In a toss-up like this, I’ll take the experienced bowl team.
Prediction:
Chick-Fil-A Bowl – Thursday, December 31 – 7:30pm
#11
WHO to watch: Vols safety Eric Berry is a future top ten NFL pick (maybe #1 pick overall). He’s that good. He won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back.
WHY to watch: The Vols hung with
Why to SKIP it: When Lane Kiffin does something more significant than run his mouth, call me!
Analysis: The Vols played inspired ball this year, but it’s obvious they don’t have the horses… yet. The Hokies are strong on defense and special teams which usually means UT will have problems.
Prediction: Virginia Tech 21
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