Bowl Preview continued...

Well last night sucked as an Oklahoma State fan, but I'm positive if Dez Bryant never gets hurt we go onto to win that game by a decent amount (like the 10 point victory I predicted) I just hope people now see how mediocre Zac Robinson is, he looked completely clueless once Dez got hurt and he wasn't even close on a majority of those passes. If Dez stays healthy the defense isn't on the field as long in the 2nd half and doesn't ware down as easily. I also hope this victory can get Dez some Heisman hype going into next year because he is far and away the Cowboys best player.

I'd also like to state I don't like how the FBS is spreading out all the bowl games over the course of the 1st week in the New year leading up to the title game. Whatever happened to the Cotton Bowl being the 1st bowl of the New Year? Due to the increase each year with crappier and crappier teams making Bowls it's not even being played on New Year's Day. If the commissioners of the BCS conferences and TV want to BS us into thinking these bowls are about tradition then schedule them when they used to be!

But let's get to games for tomorrow:

Rose Bowl: USC vs. Penn St.

A showdown featuring 2 of the best defenses in the nation. I see USC throttling Penn State just like they've dismantled a Big 10 team there last 2 Rose Bowl appearances. If it does happen, how many Rose Bowls will USC have to dominate before BCS officials take away this crappy tradition? USC's defense will prove to much and Pete Carroll always has his offense ready to go after having a month to prepare. Trojans by 3 scores as they go into next year as the consensus #1 like they do every year.


Outback Bowl: South Carolina vs. Iowa

These 2 teams are heading in opposite directions, Iowa led by All American Shonn Greene is riding high winning 5 of there last 6 games (including a defeat to then undefeated Penn St.) While the Gamecocks lost there last 2 games by a combined 67 points, but due to increasing mediocrity in these bowl seasons 7 wins gets you in. If SC is to win this game they'll have to get up early and force Iowa to pass, this game could show off just how far ahead the SEC is infront of everybody (even in a down year) since Iowa is the 3rd best Big 10 team this year. I'll pick the Hawkeyes to finish strong.


Gator Bowl: Nebraska vs. Clemson

Here's a game I'll be missing because I'll either passed out or awake and not giving a crap, both teams ended the season well. Clemson did so after firing there HC mid season (deservedly so, that man defines underachieving) after failing to live up to there pre season top 10 ranking. Bo Pellini has Nebraska heading into the right direction and I'll take the Huskers.


Capital One Bowl: Georgia vs. Michigan St.

I expect the underachieving Bulldogs to put on a show in what many predict to be the last game of there college careers for Knowshon Moreno and Matt Stafford. Georgia will prove to be to fast for the Spartans, for Mich. St. to win they'll have to hope they can gash the Bulldogs run defense much like Georgia Tech's triple option attack did by running all over them. But speed and size and great tools at skill positions will be why Georgia rides high.


Orange Bowl: Cincinatti vs. Virginia Tech

I'm almost embarrassed to call this a BCS game, but Brian Kelly has Cincinatti in great shape as he awaits Charlie Weiss to keel over so he can over take him for the Notre Dame job. The Big East has won 3 straight BCS bowls while Va. tech has lost its last 4 and the ACC is on an 8 year skid (according to Yahoo Sports) I'm not gonna lie, I know squat about either of these teams so in a coin flip.....Cincinatti


And here's Robert who helped me giving his thoughts on the Holiday Bowl, he's the sports reporter for the University of Oregon's paper (http://www.dailyemerald.com/) He needs a picture, this came up when I google imaged Oregon sucks:


Here's his preview of the Cotton Bowl:
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss:


I was sold on Texas Tech the moment Michael Crabtree broke free of the grasp of that Texas defensive back for the last-second touchdown. I also believe that, while the running game does lack that breakaway back, the Red Raiders runners provide passable balance. Jevan Snead has been everything and then some for Ole Miss, and they are playing with motivation, but if Peria Jerry and the Ole Miss defensive line cannot do enough damage against the Red Raiders’ offensive line (and I’m not sure they will), this one will be over within a half. Texas Tech 55, Ole Miss 33.

As for my personal thoughts, I expect it to be a close games in the 20's or low 30's and Ole Miss will give a better game then people are expecting. It's not like Ole Miss is incapable of putting up points and there defense is a lot tougher then people probably think, they can really fly to the ball. This was one of the toughest decisions for me when deciding games, but I'll pick Tech, the crowd should favor them too as this game will be the last Cotton Bowl before moving to the bigger more illustrious "Jerry World"



enjoy New Year's drunk people!