Bowling
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
Well, the bowl match-ups are set and Auburn, after going through the SEC undefeated, will be at home watching the National Championship Game on TV with the rest of us. Auburn, USC and Oklahoma all won their respective games this past Saturday leaving three undefeated teams at the top of the pack. The BCS did it's job and picked two teams out of the three, but we may never know if it's the best two teams.
It's the second year in a row that there is controversy surrounding the BCS and it won't stop with the growing parity in college football. After the mess last year, a "plus-one" system was considered, where the top two teams after the BCS bowl games would play each other to determine the champion. I think this mini-playoff idea is the best bet we have to end the controversy we have with the BCS.
Bowl games to watch:
1. Orange Bowl - USC vs. Oklahoma
With all the controversy, a lot of people are overlooking an awesome match-up. When's the last time four Heisman candidates suited up for the same game? Not since the National Yo-Yo Championship (yeah, it's real) has there been so much talent in one place.
2. Sugar Bowl - Auburn vs. Virginia Tech
Will Auburn come out angry and crush the Hokies or will they be too disappointed to care? I vote for 'A'.
3. Liberty Bowl - Louisville vs. Boise State
These teams have the top two offenses in the nation and combine to average 100 points per game. Yes - we're still talking about football.
4. Peach Bowl - Miami vs. Florida
I never thought I'd see this match-up in the Peach Bowl, but I smirk now that I've seen it. It's been a disappointing year for Florida football fans, but since about 40% of the championships of the last 13 years have gone to their state, sympathy escapes me. These guys hate each other, so it'll be fun to watch.
5. Silicon Valley Bowl - Northern Illinois vs. Troy
Just kidding.
6. Capitol One Bowl - LSU vs. Iowa State
It's LSU, so you know I'll be watching. The one thing I'm not looking forward to is the 250 "what's in yer wallet?" Capitol One commercials that will be shown. Oh, the sacrifices I make.
Well, the bowl match-ups are set and Auburn, after going through the SEC undefeated, will be at home watching the National Championship Game on TV with the rest of us. Auburn, USC and Oklahoma all won their respective games this past Saturday leaving three undefeated teams at the top of the pack. The BCS did it's job and picked two teams out of the three, but we may never know if it's the best two teams.
It's the second year in a row that there is controversy surrounding the BCS and it won't stop with the growing parity in college football. After the mess last year, a "plus-one" system was considered, where the top two teams after the BCS bowl games would play each other to determine the champion. I think this mini-playoff idea is the best bet we have to end the controversy we have with the BCS.
Bowl games to watch:
1. Orange Bowl - USC vs. Oklahoma
With all the controversy, a lot of people are overlooking an awesome match-up. When's the last time four Heisman candidates suited up for the same game? Not since the National Yo-Yo Championship (yeah, it's real) has there been so much talent in one place.
2. Sugar Bowl - Auburn vs. Virginia Tech
Will Auburn come out angry and crush the Hokies or will they be too disappointed to care? I vote for 'A'.
3. Liberty Bowl - Louisville vs. Boise State
These teams have the top two offenses in the nation and combine to average 100 points per game. Yes - we're still talking about football.
4. Peach Bowl - Miami vs. Florida
I never thought I'd see this match-up in the Peach Bowl, but I smirk now that I've seen it. It's been a disappointing year for Florida football fans, but since about 40% of the championships of the last 13 years have gone to their state, sympathy escapes me. These guys hate each other, so it'll be fun to watch.
5. Silicon Valley Bowl - Northern Illinois vs. Troy
Just kidding.
6. Capitol One Bowl - LSU vs. Iowa State
It's LSU, so you know I'll be watching. The one thing I'm not looking forward to is the 250 "what's in yer wallet?" Capitol One commercials that will be shown. Oh, the sacrifices I make.
