Well, it's Christmas Eve as I sit here writing this brief piece about the Yule Tide sports season. I have been watching a lot of football today, and I must say that I am ready for some playoff football. Despite the fact the neither the Broncos nor Panthers will likely be in the the playoffs, it should make for an exciting January.
College basketball is starting to heat up and the conference season will be in full swing after the first of the year. Carolina, Florida and UCLA have pulled out ahead of everyone and look to be the top-3 national championship contenders. Ohio State, a sexy pick in the preseason, is off to a hot start; however, they have lost to both Carolina and Florida in convincing fashion.
College football's bowl season is off and running. The BCS gets cranked up next Monday, January 1st. The BCS Championship game will played the following Monday, Jan. 8. Look for there to be little excitment in the four games. Here is how I see them playing out.
The Rose Bowl Game: Michigan vs. USC
Michigan is a really good football team and is looking to make a statement after being left out of the title game. Also, preseason #1 for 2007 could be on the line. USC has lost their last 2 games in the Rose Bowl stadium (to UCLA and Texas), so they want to break that streak. Michigan is the nation's second best team; too bad they lost to #1. Therefore, Michigan wins 34-17.
The Sugar Bowl: LSU vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame is only a name. That is why they are in New Orleans. They will bring fans and viewers. They took up a spot that a much more deserving Va. Tech or Wisconsin team deserved. The game is in LSU's backyard, so look for the Bayou Bengals to roll to victory 28-10.
The Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Boise State
This is Boise's first BCS go round and Bob Stoops' 9287300th. Boise has not had to play a team the caliber of the Sooners thus far this season. They are a non-BCS school in the BCS. The last time that happened Utah beat Pitt. But, Boise is not Utah and Oklahoma is definitely not Pitt. Adrien Petersen is back for the Sooners, so that means Oklahoma wins 31-14.
The Orange Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Louisville
Wake has been riding a wave of momentum all season, but it may have been broken with the long lay off. The Demon Deacons are the feel good story of the year. The feel good story wil play the Cardinals of Louisville in what sounds like a clash of Christian sects. Lousiville has one of the highest powered offense in the nation, but Wake brings a games defense. Wake will hang in there for a while and make a second half push, but Louisville will just be too much for the 'Deacs. The final score will be 45-31.
BCS Championship Game: Florida vs. Ohio State... COMING THURSDAY! (as well as a more in depth look at the four games above)...
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