Scumbag Millionaire

Is professional football a business or is it personal?  It seems that there is a blurred line here somewhere.  I personally feel that the question is conditional.  You see when a player wants a better contract they can hold out and claim; that is the business of football.  But when an older player or an injured player gets cut or traded they claim that betrayal is afoot.  The player will say that they are hurt and it takes a personal toll on them.  However it always seems to be up to the player.  Believe me i am going somewhere with this.

Recently in Tampa Jon Gruden was fired.  Now Ol' "Chucky has never been known as a players coach.  But now it seems that every low class, over paid crybaby wants to air their grievances about him.  First Jeff Garcia, who has complained more in the last few years than my pregnant girlfriend, says that he felt Gruden didn't handle the players well.  And just this week Simeon Rice, a player who showed a lot of promise prior to getting injured, was on a radio station calling Jon a "scumbag".  He says that after his performance went down after the injury and the team cut him he felt betrayed. He even went as far as to say that Jon Gruden was "mean" and "disloyal".  Really? I mean really!  If you were holding out for a contract Simeon could we bash you.  I mean how many millions do you need, but hey it's a business.   

Welcome to the real world there guys.  Bosses are mean and you can get laid off if your performance slips.  Just because you play a kids game and you are over grown children doesn't mean that you can do whatever you want.  If I just don't show up to my job I get FIRED, not a bigger contract.  Besides the players are the one's yelling about how it is a business and you have to " go where the money at".   I would like you all to shut up and play or shut up and "get that money".  But either way just shut up.  With the economy the way it is and a lot of good people losing their jobs I don't want you to see these guys crying about millions or bitching about their bosses.  If it is a business work hard and earn your paycheck, if it is a game play hard and we will adore you for it.  Live like no one is watching and try hard not to be a complete moron, thanks Simeon for the material!

Better Championship Series

Today the heavens opened up and the College Football Angels sang hallelujah down on me.  No they didn't hire me to coach Army, but they did take a step toward improving the BCS.  I would like to think it is because of constant criticism from esteemed journalists such as myself.  Today the President of the Mountain West Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference met with some big wigs at the BCS.  I don't know exactly what this means but like usual I would love to weigh in with some of my very respected, and highly debatable, opinions.

The president of the MWC is presenting his case to the BCS for an automatic bid.  I am very excited about the prospect even if it never becomes a reality.  The fact that the BCS big wigs are listening, hopefully means that they recognize that the system is flawed.  The BCS has set in place a four year evaluation process.  Meaning that no new conference can be accepted until the 2011 season.  This meeting is set to offer evidence that the MWC should be considered for early acceptance.  What better evidence is there then the Mountain West's records against powerhouse schools and BCS conferences. Utah has two wins in BCS games, in 2003 they beat Pitt, and this year they beat Alabama.  In 2005 TCU beat Oklahoma in another big bowl game.  The Mountain West went 6 and 1 this year against Pac-10 teams this year, including a win by New Mexico and UNLV, who both finished in the bottom half of the MWC.  The biggest thing that the Mountain West has to offer is substance throughout the conference.  Most of the BCS conferences are loaded with big names at the top but no competition at the middle and bottom.  The Mountain West is a solid conference all the way around.  Dave Christensen, coach at Wyoming, had a good idea when he implied that maybe the four year evaluation period should be retroactive.  

The biggest question I have about this proposed meeting is; why is the ACC president going?  Is he offering up his conference's spot?  That would make the most sense.  The ACC is a mediocre conference and doesn't really offer anything to the BCS picture anyway.  I would rather see TCU in an automatic BCS position than Maryland.  No offense John, I kid.  I am skeptical of the BCS, because I don't believe they will just add a spot.  I know there is a valid argument for a variety of conferences that should be escorted out of the BCS.  I, however, in support of my new harmonic outlook on life, think we should just add the MWC.  In my opinion Maryland, you are safe for now.  

Whatever the outcome of this meeting, I am proud of the BCS for at least hearing the argument.  I would rather see a playoff but any tinkering with system for it's own improvement is OK with me.  Mark my words now, if the MWC joins the BCS, TCU will be the first National Champion from that conference.  So, live like no one is watching and remember to give every argument a chance even if you disagree. 

Surprise Surprise!

Well college football is officially coming to an end.  The senior bowl is this weekend and all the participants will have a last shot at improving their draft status.  I am slightly impressed with this year's seniors.  There are a couple that might not make it to the NFL but are interesting stories.  My two favorites happen to be quarterbacks.  The first is Rhett Bomar of Sam Houston State in Texas.  If some of you recognize the name you should, Bomar was the freshman sensation at Oklahoma.  He had a hell of a season then catastrophe struck.  He was cut from the team for getting payed at job he never showed up to.  At Sam Houston State he only had a mediocre career.  I think if someone takes a chance on him in the late rounds he will make a good back-up and eventually, if worked with a potential starter.  The other quarterback is Nathan Brown, that's right I might be drafted.  Just Kidding.  My namesake is the Central Arkansas university quarterback. He had a helluva a year and if you look him up on youtube you can see he has poise in the pocket and he stands tall.  I like him. He may not get drafted but I think he will end up on a roster somewhere.  

But the story of the college post-season so far is the guys who decided to stay.  Two of the most intriguing are Sam Bradford and Jermaine Grisham.  Sam Bradford has everything you want in a professional quarterback.  He is smart with the ball and he has poise beyond his years.  It is understandable that he stayed.  He can physically mature and personally I want to know if he can take a hit. I know he can move well in the pocket but I want to see a little more of that as well.  I am not convinced that he is tough enough to make it in the NFL, especially since he would be drafted early by a bad team.  It is not his fault that I do not believe he is tough enough  for the NFL, he just didn't have to prove it.  I have to admit, though, that the most perplexing returning starter on the Sooners is Grisham.  He is fit for the NFL.  He has all the physical qualities to be a star in the NFL at tight end.  He is big, strong, and fast.   He can block and catch the deep ball.  I don't understand his decision but I can not condemn it.  I can only hope he has a great year and does not get hurt.  

There are two out going seniors that I would like to see make it in the NFL and they are also quarterbacks.  It is Chase Daniel and Graham Harrell.  These guys are two class acts.  I think that Graham has the physical tools to make it but Chase has the drive.  Both of these guys will be good additions to an NFL roster. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this year's stay trend.  I am glad that a lot of the big names in college football will be back.  Call me selfish, but I am not ready to see some of these guys on Sunday's.  Live like no one is watching and leave Sunday's to the cry babies.

I am a Thoroughred!

I would like to issue a very enthusiastic congratulations to the Central Florida Thoroughbreds.  Last night they played for the Minor League Football Spring League National Championship and won by a score of 31 to 6.  I am so proud of these guys.  For those of you who don't know or haven't seen my jersey on Sundays I played with this team last year and had a great time.  I don't know that I have ever played with a better group of athletes.  It means even more to me that since I could not play in the game that a few of the guys assured me I would get a ring due to my contributions the year before.

I personally love these semi-professional football leagues.  It is a group of guys who love the game of football and play hard, not for money, but because of their superior love of the game.  It is a sight to see.  Some of the guys believe that they are better than they actually are but it doesn't matter because they all play harder than they should.  It is a refreshing side of sports as we watch over payed idiots play these games and bitch every day.  I personally believe we should fire these "professional" athletes and give these semi-pro guys a try at the national level.  Hell pay them 5o,000 dollars a year and use the rest of the money to balance the American budget and feed the hungry world wide.  But that seems to be a whole other blog.  

I do not want to rant or rave about stupidity. I want the sole focus of this to be congratulations to the guys who took care of business.  Coach Cavanaugh should get an award for all the tireless work he has put into this team over the years.  And not enough can be said about "D" the aging warrior of a quaterback who never gives up and held us all accountable. Mcuh is also owed to Cook, the defensive leader who takes talent and converts it into a stone cold defense.  And to all the other Thoroughbreds who put in 40 hours or more at their jobs and still come out because they believe in something.  I salute all of you.  Thanks for what you taught me about the game and what I hope that I gave to you guys.  Congratulations national champions and fight on Florida Thoroughbreds.  Live like no one is watching and I love each and every one of you! 

Watch Closely Parents....

It is a oft proven fact that a majority of the so called superstars in the NFL  are complete disasters as human beings and the ones that aren't never seem to get any press.  This is mostly the fault of us that watch sports and new shows.  Few of us know or care about the inspirational stories in the League but all of us can name atleast one athlete in the last three week that has been arrested, investigated, or released, due to behavioral problems.  It is sad really that most of us complain about the degenerate professionals but never applaude the one's that do good things on a regular basis. We can all tell you where Plaxico Burriss shot himself, but none of us can name Warrick Dunn's amazing charity.  I know we are to blame.  But my number one problem is the question a man at the bar asked me today, "Who are our kids supposed to look up to?"  First of all maybe you should take on that responsibility.  When did parents stop wanting to be their child's role models?  Secondly, at the time we were having this conversation Sportscenter was running a story on Myron Rolle.  So parents since you are so relunctant to lead your children I want to lead you in the direction of a couple of kids that you should take notice of.

The first is the aforementioned Mr. Myron Rolle.  He gets a mister in front of his name because he is a fully grown man.  I have told his story on this blog before but today he added a much needed chapter.  He will fore go the NFL draft where he is sure to be a first day pick to accept his Rhodes Scholar to study at one of the most prestigious University's in the world, Oxford.  He is a young man and after two years at Oxford will still be able to enter the NFL draft in good health.  The road to his dream of being an NFL football player and a practicing oncologist runs through Oxford.  I say good for him.  He may or may not be a star one day in the NFL but he will be a damn good doctor and has a great chance to get an education and hopefully help make strides in a very needed field.  There is no obvious argument against his decision.  He is not staying in college another year to play football and possibly get hurt, he is leaving football altogether to expand his mind and better himself.  There is nothing you can say to that  except congratulations young man and go get 'em.  Myron Rolle is a quality young man that is obvious flawless in his decision making and wise beyond his 22 years.

Another amazing young man is Tim Tebow.  His passion and desire on the football field is only equaled by his contribution off of it.  While other college students are off on spring break boozing and banging, Tim Tebow is in the Phillipines performing minor surgery and sharing his faith and giving hope to the people.  He walks the walk on and off the field.  Tim is a shining example of how a young man should carry himself.  He is confident and collected.  He has a great head on his shoulders.  He also may never be a star in the NFL but he will have a helluva cheering section.

In the age of Pac-mans and Plaxicos we need a few more Tony Dungys and Warrick Dunns.  I don't want to hear any more about Roger Clemens and Charles Barkely.  I want an age of young  athletes who are as good off the field as they are on it.  But it starts at home parents, so get your job done.  Live like no one is watching and watch only those that deserve to be seen.   

SACRILIGION ALL OVER THE PLACE! THE BUS NATIONAL CHAMPION!

First of all congratulations to the Florida Gators for beating the Oklahoma Sooners for the BCS national championship! Also congratulations to the Oklahoma defense for showing up and playing well.  I have a certain theory about "non-BCS" schools.  The reason they are not end of the season number one is because they beat teams that the rest of America over ranked.  Oklahoma, Pitt, Alabama, were all overrated teams in their respective years and were all exposed by really good teams.   It is no the fault of the BCS or the teams, but of us as fans.  WE must hold the BCS more responsible.  I say if there is an undefeated team next year and there are two one loss teams playing for the national championship, the game should be boycotted.  No one buy tickets no one go.  Then those damn computers will see just how serious we are about seeing a real title game that means something.  If this year in college football proved anything, it is that we need a playoff system.  Now I want to be serious for a second (maybe).  I am not bashing the BCS, it is the best system to date, however there has to be some genius out there that can put together a satisfactory playoff system.  Hell I sit at the bar with drunken idiots who have some good ideas, and these guys couldn't put together a coherent thought if they were sober.  I asked John to put together an end of the year top 25.  He said he struggled with the top 5 and the bottom five.  It is because a lot of us are still sitting here thinking; "It's over, well what the fuck just happened?"  That's the way I feel about this college football season.  I am not sure where it all went but I am sure I enjoyed it.  I am sure however who I believe is the national championship. But first John's top 25:

1.) Florida

2.) Utah

3.) USC

4.) Texas

5.) Oklahoma

6.) Penn State

7.)TCU

8.) Boise State

9.) Alabama

10.) Texas Tech

11.) Ohio State

12.) Georgia

13.) Oregon

14.) Ole Miss

15.) Va Tech

16.) Oklahoma State

17.) Oregon State

18.) Cincinnati

19.) BYU

20.) Michigan State

21.) Ball State

22.) Florida State

23.) Iowa

24.) Georgia Tech

25.) Nebraska

That is believable and well thought out.  I want to thank John for all of his analysis all season.  You guys seem to like him because he is a conversation piece around the bar.  I promise he will be contributing during the off season with more off color remarks, complete with rants on USC and updates on the Terps and Madonna's latest news.  and now what you have all been waiting for we crown the BUS national Champion.  I will start with 25 and go down.  If you want the excitement to build don't scroll down but if you don't go all the way to the bottom and check it out.

25.) Ball State

24.) Michigan State

23.) BYU

22.) Georgia Tech

21.) Oregon State

20.) Mizzou

19) Cincinnati

18.) Texas Tech

17.) Kansas

16.) Ole Miss

15.) Pitt

14.) Va Tech

13.) Cal

12.) Ohio State

11.) Penn State

10.) Georgia

9.) Oregon

8.)Alabama

7.) Boise State

6.) TCU

5.)Oklahoma

4.) Texas

3.)USC

2.) Florida

1.) UTAH

That's right Utah is the BUS national champions.  And you actually owe it all to John.  John said back in the middle of the year, "if you want to be considered the best team go out and win every week".  Now John was talking to Trojan fans.  But I am speaking to Florida fans.  you lost a game, and there is an undefeated team out there.  It is tough to run the table in any conference despite talent, just ask the most talented team in the nation USC!.  I  think that Utah is the deserving National Champions if not for anything else because they beat 4 top 25 teams and an SEC power house.  Congratulations Utes, and all college football.  Live like no one is watching and if you think your team is number one then vote for them!  

 

This is a great DAY!

Well, well, well, it comes down to what we have all been waiting for.  Tonight is the BCS National Championship game.  Can you feel the excitement?!  I don,t know if you guys have noticed but this seems to be the least hyped national championship game I can remember.  I don't know why that is.  Maybe because Utah is the national champions.  Come on AP do the right thing! Anyway I am going to move on to the BCS National Championship Game.

I think that the Texas, Ohio State game proved something.  That the Big 12 can struggle when faced with a great defense.  Another example of that very thought is Ole Miss verse Texas Tech.  They also have a big pronlem stopping the run.  But in all actuality try to think of one offense Florida has faced that is as talented as Oklahoma.  I believe that this is the most overlooked point of the game.  Everyone seems focused on Oklahoma's defense and special teams, and those are important, but is it possible to stop Oklahoma's offense?  I don't think so.  So it is up to Florida to try and outscore Oklahoma.  Tim Tebow is the best competitor I think I have ever seen in college football and if his challenge is to outscore Oklahoma I am goin to enjoy watching him do it.  I am picking Florida along with Elysa.  And now let's here from John:

"Oklahoma has probably what is the best offense in the nation.  Florida has the fastest team in the nation and truckloads of heart.  Both teams had imoressive runs.  The over under on this game was seventy something a while back.  I think thats low.  It should be around the one hundred mark.  Its difficult to say with certainty but I am calling this for Florida"

Well there you have it the National Championship game.  We are doing something fun  tonight in which I will post a halftime analysis.  It was Kirt's idea so I am goin to give it a try.  Enjoy the game and live like no one is watching.     

Congratulations Buckeyes!

Wow. The Fiesta Bowl was fantastic. I have to take my hat off to both teams. They both played extremely well. Ohio State's defense was played the short passing game of Texas well by keeping the receivers in front of them and making tackles. Except, of course, on one obvious play which proves that Ohio State still will choke the big game away. But i do have to say it was closer than I thought.
Tonight in the GMAC we are set up for a more offensive battle. Ball State is playing Tulsa. There isn't much to say about Tulsa except they throw the ball well. they did lose twice this year to Arkansas and ECU. Both of those teams have stout defenses. Ball State went threw the whole season undefeated and lost in the MAC championship to Buffalo, another good defensive team. Since neither of these teams are particularly good on defense this one might very well be a shootout. Ball State has been threw a lot in their season. Early in the year they lost Dante Love, a standout on offense. Dante Love will never play football again so his team has played inspired, especially quarterback Nate Davis and bowling ball running back Mi'Qual Lewis. Also their coach Brady Hoke resigned after not getting hired at any of the big schools he interviewed at. Like I said this one should be fun to watch but I am picking Ball State. Lys and John are on the bandwagon and are picking the Cardinals as well.
Only Two more days until the big one! Live like no one is watching and check out the new ESPN.com!

BCS BOWLING BUST

Good morning.  I started again training for the marathon.  I got new shoes so hopefully that will help with the lower back problems and the stress fracture.  Anyway, last night was the high school all-American game.  It was pretty fun to watch.  Some of the kids are phenomenal athletes.  It is really fun to watch these games because when you see these kids in the next couple of years it is amazing how they have grown and matured.  On Saturday UConn beat Buffalo in quite possibly the sloppiest winning effort I have ever seen.  But the the victory proved mostly that whenever John, Elysa, and I all pick the same team that team is headed for certain disaster. But just a little hint it happened again today.  So lets get on with the Fiesta Bowl.

Tonight's game looks better on paper than it will actually be.  That sucks because most of the bowl games have been the opposite.  Texas has a high-powered offense led by Colt McCoy.  McCoy is an efficient passer and an above average runner.  But his best quality is his leadership and poise.  I hate the University of Texas but just can't seem to root against this kid.  He has some great weapons around him with Shipley and Cosby.  Texas isn't too shabby on defense either.  With Brian Orakpo, the most physically menacing defensive player in college football,  coming off the edge Texas might be able to contain Terrell Pryor and the often shaky Ohio State offense.  Terrell Pryor is another physical beast.  He is a lot like Vince Young, however I believe he can become a more accomplished passer.  He throws the ball down field well, especially on play action.  This is bad news for a young Texas secondary that gets caught looking in the backfield way too often.  Ohio State does have a great defense, but we have seen every year with every Big 10 school that these numbers are deceiving due to the offenses they play.  Like I said looks good on paper.  I am picking Texas big.  If Texas isn't throwing themselves a pity party for missing the National Championship game then they will be out to prove they belong there, which meas a big dose of ass whoopin soup for the Buckeyes.  Lys also picked Texas now.  Now for John's analysis:

"This should be a better match up than it looks like on paper.  The Longhorns are a good team who are getting better.  Ohio State is going to give them a taste of what it is like to stop an option quarterback.  The Longhorns' defense will be the key to their win here.  Calling this one for the Longhorns.

Well after tonight there will only two more games left in college football.  I hope these last three give us everything we could hope for.  Stay tuned for tomorrow's pick plus a full National Championship extravaganza.  Live like no one is watching and remember training for the marathon is stupid and should only be performed by professionals! 

Are you Convinced?

All I can say about the day of football yesterday is, I am convinced.  Convinced of what , you ask. First of all I am convinced that the SEC is jst as good on defense as everyone says.  Ole Miss, a rising team in the SEC, and Kentucky, a mediocre team in the SEC, both had dominating a perfomances is on defense.  Ole Miss was slightly more impressive, seeing as how they slowed down a very high-powered offense and went and scored a ton of points as well.  Kentucky ground a very physical East Carolina team into the ground.  There was another SEC team yesterday that played goo defense for three quaters of football.  That would be the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide.  Are you convinced that given the shot these "non-BCS" conference schools can play on a big level?  Football has a funny way of proving the experts wrong, and this "preseason scrimmage" suddenly turned into another BCS bombshell.   There is a game today, and it should be a good one.  So let's take a look.

The International Bowl is held in Canada and will put the MAC-Champion Buffalo Bulls against the UConn Huskies.  Buffalo is in thier first bowl game ever.  Buffalo's quaterback, Drew Willy threw for over 3,000 yards and running back James Starks ran for over 1,300.  Buffalo is a balanced offense ran by coach Turner Gill who is one of the best in the game.  UConn has Donald Brown, the nation's leading rusher.  He is strong and determined but he is really all the offense they have.  The Huskies have a pretty good defense but they will have a big task on their hands.  I am picking Buffalo, so is John and Elysa!

Well we can only hope that today is as exciting as yesterday.  Congratulations Utah! Live like no one is watching and play like underdogs!

More bowls

Yesterday was a pretty good day for bowls.  I really thought that Penn State might have a chance late.  But for watching most of the games were great.  Well let's get on with today's gmaes

First up is the Cotton Bowl.  It pits Ole Miss against Texas Tech.  Texas Tech has a hig powered offense and a much improved defense.  I think the Red Raider quarterback will be the best pro out of all the much hyped quaterbaacks this year.  Ole Miss is a team that is dangerous.  They have a strong defense and quaterback Jevon Snead is improving every week.  Jevon Snead is very capable of holding his own with the Big 12.  His freshman year, he played at Texas, he split time with Colt McCoy before eventually losing his job to him.  I really think this Ole Miss can win this game but i have to pick Tech.  So did Lys. And here is what John had to say:

"Texas Tech has been insulted multiple times this year.  I think they will be looking to take it out on someone.  Graham Harrell will have his favorite target back too.  Ole MIss did take oout an unsuspecting Florida, but I don't think they have enough to stop the Texas Tech surgical air attack.  Calling this one for Texas tech."

Next up is the Liberty Bowl.  We get to see Kentucky verse East Carolina.  I like East Carolina.  They have tons of athletes on both sides of the ball.  Kentucky has not had many high points this season.  Quaterback Randall Cobb has been back and forth.  Kentucky is a SEC team and still has to run that gauntlet.  But I picked against this East Carolina team one too many times I am goin to say ECU along with Elysa And John.

Last up for tonight is the game I have been looking forward to.  The Sugar Bowl between Utah and Alabama will be interesting.  Alabama is big and powerful.  Utah is small and quick.  I think that Utah can keep this close but Alabama is too big and too strong, i am taking the Alabama.  Elysa picked Alabama. And now for John's take:

"Really? SEC and Mountain West.  The nation's number one team for most ofthe year gets to play what essentially is a preseason scrimmage.  Alabama has been suspect all year, but they were suspect against good teams.  Utah has been really impressive all year, but they have been impressive against mediocre and sometimes awful teams.  Texas Tech should be playing this game.  I am calling this for Alabama.

Thanks again for checking in with me before your day gets started.  I could very well lose every pick today.  Ole miss is great. Kentucky is from the SEC. And you never know Utah, upset city!  Live like no one is watching and get to work. 

Happy NEW BEER!

What a day for bowl games!  The last two days have been exciting.  Despite the ass-whipping that LSU put on Georgia Tech.  Today will be great for football.  Big game between Penn State and Penn State.  I hope that it doesn't turn into a blow out.  Also I think the Big 10 will win a bowl game but you have to stay tuned to see which one.  I didn't have time to prepare a whole big extravagant layout.  I am going to struggle through this I didn't leave the bar until 3 in the morning. 

The Outback Bowl is a SEC verse Big 10 match up that actually doesn't make me laugh.  The South Carolina Gamecocks will be facing the Iowa Hawkeyes.  I cannot think of anything good to say about South Carolina's offense.  There defense is stout but gave up a lot of rushing yards twice this at the end of this year including over 200 to Florida.  I don't know if you know but Iowa runs the ball and runs it well.  Shonn Greene, who won the Doak Walker award, is one of the best in the country.  I am picking Iowa, that's right a Big 10 team. John and Elysa love the cock.  They picked South Carolina.

The capitol One bowl is another Big 10 verse SEC match-up and this one could be a laugher.  John wrote some pretty good stuff on this one so here you go:

"Two of the nation's best running backs meet for a head to head ground and pound game.  Michigan State is over matched talent wise and should be easily handled by the preseason number one Bulldogs.  The Spartans should make it a good game for the first half until the Bulldogs show once again that Big Ten teams shouldn't be matched up with SEC teams in the post season.  Calling this one for Georgia"

Thanks John.  I am giving Georgia the nod in this one as well and so is Lys.

Next up is the Gator Bowl.  Nebraska verse Clemson.  I am going to use one of John's saying here. Who really gives a fuck.  Really!  This would be like watching a slap fight between to homosexual retards.  I am picking this bowl because i made a vow to pick every bowl game.  I am picking Clemson so is Lys. John picked Nebraska.

The Rose Bowl is possibly my favorite bowl.  I have strong memories of watching the game and the parade with my father.  This bowl is the reason I am a Michigan fan.  My dad is a USC fan and we would watch this game religiously.   I hope Penn Sate can keep it close.  I, like most of the nation, don't think the Nittany Lion have a chance or do I.  But I am rooting for Penn State.  I have had a few good days picking games which might have made me cocky or made me feel I can afford to miss this one,but I am picking PENN STATE.  Fuck you USC!  Lys picked the Trojans and here is what John had to say:

"Penn State has probably been overrated all season and USC has probably been underrated all season.  (Yes, you read that right)  USC deserves to be right where they are in the bowls, but probably deserve a better opponent.  (I'm looking at you Texas.)  They drew Penn State though whose offense probably won't be very effective against the brick wall that is the Trojan defense.  I am calling this for USC.

The Orange Bowl should be a good one.  The ACC verse the Big East.  Virginia Tech has looked pretty good this year despite switching quarterbacks back and forth.  I really like this high powered Cincinnati offense though.  Rudy Gilyard at wide receiver is a speed demon with great hands.  I am calling this one for Cincinnati.  Elysa picked Virginia Tech. Now from John:

"The 'Oh, who gives a fuck!' BCS bowl.  A very strong team from the Big East will be playing the ACC champion.  HOO fucking RAY.  Why couldn't they give this spot to Boise and TCU?  That would have made a more interesting bowl than Cincinnati and VaTech.  Its a toss up which of these two conferences is the worst of the BCS conferences.  I am picking this one for VaTech."

Well those are the games for today.  One has already started.  I really have a feeling I am going to have a shit day on the picks because I have been doing so well the last three days.  Anyway Happy New Year and live like no one is watching.