Diner Football Picks, Bowl Edition, Part X
I knew I could count on Alabama to do me right yesterday, and they did...even though they hung on to win a game 30-24 after leading 27-0 at one point. But, the Tide took my record to 5-10 thus far. But now the bowl season heats up!
We're getting serious now, kids. I know it hasn't been all that impressive thus far, but if I can have a good day today, say 4-2 or maybe 5-1, I can get back to a respectable record going to New Year's Day. Lots of games on the slate today so let's get to 'em!
California vs. Air Force (+4) in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Fort Worth Bowl: California has plenty of speed. It's the Pac-10 way. Air Force runs that disciplined triple option. It's the service academy way. If the weather was wet & sloppy I'd say that the Falcons have the edge, but it's supposed to be nice today in Fort Worth and with Longshore & Forsett healthy, the Cal Bears should shake off the 1-6 end of their season. Diner Prediction: California 30, Air Force 21
South Florida vs. Oregon (+6) in the Brut Sun Bowl: The Ducks and Bulls were both ranked #2 at one point this season. South Florida's quarterback, Grothe, runs the spread offense very well and...let's be honest, shall we? The Quack Attack hasn't been the same since Dixon went out for the season. Ryan Leaf's little brother won't be able to get it done in El Paso. Diner Prediction: South Florida 34, Oregon 23.
Georgia Tech vs. Fresno State (+6) in the Roady's Humanitarian Bowl: Chan Gailey, Tech's former coach had a little bit of trouble beating rival Georgia. Lost 6 in a row to 'em. So, he's gone. Fresno State has been to the Humanitarian Bowl with the blue turf before and beat a ranked Virginia team three years ago. I don't know what Roady's is. What I do know is that even a 7-5 ACC team should be able to wear down a team from the WAC. Diner Prediction: Georgia Tech 24, Fresno State 16.
Kentucky vs. Florida State (+9.5) in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl: Florida State sent 25 players home due to cheating in an on-line course. I don't care who you are in college football if you send home one-third of your team, well, you're going to have depth issues. Throw in Andre Woodson and Kentucky's receivers and they might win by 10 anyway. State's always good, but they've got bad mojo here. Diner Prediction: Kentucky 34, Florida State 21.
Auburn vs. Clemson (+2.5) in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Auburn's been busy after their sixth straight win over Alabama. They got a new offensive coordinator who gave their offense a complete overhaul in two weeks. Clemson had their top 2 tacklers suspended for academic reasons. The question will be whether or not Auburn can run effectively while learning to pass out of a new offensive set. I think they'll be able to in what should be one of the more electric atmospheres of the bowl season with a hard sellout in Atlanta. Diner Prediction: Auburn 19, Clemson 14.
Oklahoma State vs. Indiana (+4.5) in the Insight.Com Bowl: Indiana's just happy to be there, man. They've only been to like, 7 bowls in their entire history and this is one of them. Oklahoma State can't ever seem to get over the hump. this is just another minor bowl trip for them while never reaching their expectations. This will be another reason they are just another middling Big 12 team. They're better than Indiana, but they won't be motivated. Diner Prediction: Indiana 35, Oklahoma State 31.
I knew I could count on Alabama to do me right yesterday, and they did...even though they hung on to win a game 30-24 after leading 27-0 at one point. But, the Tide took my record to 5-10 thus far. But now the bowl season heats up!
We're getting serious now, kids. I know it hasn't been all that impressive thus far, but if I can have a good day today, say 4-2 or maybe 5-1, I can get back to a respectable record going to New Year's Day. Lots of games on the slate today so let's get to 'em!
California vs. Air Force (+4) in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Fort Worth Bowl: California has plenty of speed. It's the Pac-10 way. Air Force runs that disciplined triple option. It's the service academy way. If the weather was wet & sloppy I'd say that the Falcons have the edge, but it's supposed to be nice today in Fort Worth and with Longshore & Forsett healthy, the Cal Bears should shake off the 1-6 end of their season. Diner Prediction: California 30, Air Force 21
South Florida vs. Oregon (+6) in the Brut Sun Bowl: The Ducks and Bulls were both ranked #2 at one point this season. South Florida's quarterback, Grothe, runs the spread offense very well and...let's be honest, shall we? The Quack Attack hasn't been the same since Dixon went out for the season. Ryan Leaf's little brother won't be able to get it done in El Paso. Diner Prediction: South Florida 34, Oregon 23.
Georgia Tech vs. Fresno State (+6) in the Roady's Humanitarian Bowl: Chan Gailey, Tech's former coach had a little bit of trouble beating rival Georgia. Lost 6 in a row to 'em. So, he's gone. Fresno State has been to the Humanitarian Bowl with the blue turf before and beat a ranked Virginia team three years ago. I don't know what Roady's is. What I do know is that even a 7-5 ACC team should be able to wear down a team from the WAC. Diner Prediction: Georgia Tech 24, Fresno State 16.
Kentucky vs. Florida State (+9.5) in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl: Florida State sent 25 players home due to cheating in an on-line course. I don't care who you are in college football if you send home one-third of your team, well, you're going to have depth issues. Throw in Andre Woodson and Kentucky's receivers and they might win by 10 anyway. State's always good, but they've got bad mojo here. Diner Prediction: Kentucky 34, Florida State 21.
Auburn vs. Clemson (+2.5) in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Auburn's been busy after their sixth straight win over Alabama. They got a new offensive coordinator who gave their offense a complete overhaul in two weeks. Clemson had their top 2 tacklers suspended for academic reasons. The question will be whether or not Auburn can run effectively while learning to pass out of a new offensive set. I think they'll be able to in what should be one of the more electric atmospheres of the bowl season with a hard sellout in Atlanta. Diner Prediction: Auburn 19, Clemson 14.
Oklahoma State vs. Indiana (+4.5) in the Insight.Com Bowl: Indiana's just happy to be there, man. They've only been to like, 7 bowls in their entire history and this is one of them. Oklahoma State can't ever seem to get over the hump. this is just another minor bowl trip for them while never reaching their expectations. This will be another reason they are just another middling Big 12 team. They're better than Indiana, but they won't be motivated. Diner Prediction: Indiana 35, Oklahoma State 31.
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