Not bad if I do say so myself 4-1 with Friday's picks. I about gave up on Texas Tech, but a Golden Gophers swoon was very nice to see. Today and Sunday are pretty light, three games today and one tomorrow. New Years will be the busiest. I will try my hardest to make the picks for New Years and post them sometime tomorrow. But as for now the bigger name schools are starting to come up to the bowl stage. As usual the odds are courtesy of Yahoo! Sports and Betus.com and are for entertainment and comparison purposes only. If you bet 'em and get hosed it's your own fault.
NCAA College Football
December 30th
Meineke Car Care Bowl
Navy (9-3) vs Boston College (9-3)
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte 1 (ESPN)
Favorite-Boston College by 7.5
Its A Fact-Boston College has won six straight bowl games, the longest current streak in college football.
This game is a study in contrast. BC is a pass happy team while Navy features a triple option running attack which lead the nation in rushing. BC has a strong running defense that may pose a problem for the Midshipmen. Eagle QB Matt Ryan is a solid pro prospect, who may make a mistake or two but is nonetheless a solid pocket type passer. If he gets in a rhythm, it could be a long day at sea for the Midshipmen.
Pick-Boston College
Alamo Bowl
Texas (9-3) vs Iowa (6-6)
Alamodome, San Antonio- 4:30 (ESPN)
Favorite Texas by 11.5
Its A Fact-This is Iowa's sixth straight bowl appearance under Kirk Ferentz
Iowa stumbled badly down the stretch losing three straight and 5 of 6 after a promising 5-1 start. Hawkeye QB Drew Tate has struggled with a litany of injuries and as he has went so has Iowa. Texas had dreams of being in the BCS mix even with a loss to Ohio State. Those got smashed with a shootout loss to Kansas State and an inexplicable home loss to rival Texas A&M. The wildcard in this game is Longhorn fab frosh QB Colt McCoy who has battled his own injuries and may not be able to play. If he can't go,senior walk on Matt McCoy who has never thrown a pass in college may have to start. That may level the playing field in what was shaping up to be a one-sided contest. I'm making this pick under duress not knowing if Colt is a go.
Pick-Texas
Chick-FilA Bowl
Georgia (8-4) vs Virginia Tech (10-2)
Georgia Dome, Atlanta 8:00 (ESPN)
Favorite-Virginia Tech by 3
Its A Fact-This bowl was formerly known as the Peach Bowl
In contrast to the offensive fireworks in other bowls this game will be a defensive show. The Hokies are well known for their defense and Georgia has big play ballhawking players in its secondary like Paul Oliver and and Tra Battle. Georgia QB Matt Stafford however has an inconsistent year and if he is that way against the nationally ranked Hokie defense it will be a long night. A Frank Beamer coached team will always make big plays on special teams and I'm expecting it to happen. The Hokies felt slighted by the New Years day bowls and will show why despite it being a virtual home game for the Bulldogs
Pick-Virginia Tech
December 31
MPC Computers Bowl
Miami (6-6) vs Nevada (8-4)
Bronco Stadium; Boise, Idaho- 7:30 (ESPN)
Favorite-Miami-Fl by 3.5
Its A Fact-This is the first meeting between these schools.
The Canes should be grateful to be participating in a bowl after their sad-sack play and disgraceful conduct. This team has been in turmoil and is about as blue as the "Smurf Turf" in Bronco Stadium. The WolfPack have played a solid if unspectacular season winning 5 of their last 6, ironically their last loss came at this field to Boise State. The Canes want to send outgoing coach Larry Coker a winner and the Canes have enough talent to win. Nevada will keep it interesting though
Pick-Miami-Fl
Bowl Tally
Last Night 4-1
Overall 13-4
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