I lied!

Due to some technical difficulties with the new website, we will continue to post the picks here until we get it up and running. Just so everyone knows I am getting killed in the bowl picks. Yesterday Oregon proved that the Pac-10 is the worst conference is football top to bottom. The Big 10 represented itself well, even Northwestern looked good in the loss to Auburn. In an unfortunate couple of events for college football, Bobby Bowden coaches his final game at Florida State, and Tim Tebow played his last game in college football. They both are going out with wins, and also had two of the best post-game pressers I have ever seen. But there will be plenty of time to look back later, right now let's get ready for today's games!

International Bowl; South Florida v. Northern Illinois: Another bowl game where we have to address off the field issues first. South Florida coach Jim Leavitt is under investigation for allegedly hitting a player in the face. These coaching issues with players are really starting to get ridiculous. Anyway on to the game. South Florida freshman quarterback has played solid after the Bulls lost senior Matt Groethe. The offense has had sparks of greatness and started coming into it's own near the end of the season. The real threat on this South Florida team is their defense. They boast one of the best defensive ends in the country in George Selvie. The Bulls' solid defensive front will have to shoulder a pretty big load. Northern Illinois averages 202 yards per game. This will be a solid match-up, but I think there is just too much athletic ability on South Florida. Everyone else is with me.

Cotton Bowl; Oklahoma State v. Ole Miss: This just so happens to be one of my favorite bowl games. I love the SEC- Big 12 match-up. Ole Miss was a huge disappointment this season. After winning last year's Cotton Bowl and being the only team to beat the Florida Gators' last year, they had their heart set on the BCS. This is due in part to the inconsistent play of quarterback Jevon Snead. The Rebels offense has not been all bad though, Dexter McCluster is one of the best athletes in college football. Oklahoma State has a good offense. The Cowboys will be helped by having Zac Robinson back and healthy. Oklahoma State's defense is stout against the run, and could cause problems for the Rebels offense. With all that said I am taking Ole Miss. Everyone but Jason agrees.

Papajohns.com Bowl; South Carolina v. UConn- UConn has responded better than can be expected to mid-season tragedy. They pulled off two late season victories to become bowl eligible. They were led a great running game. South Carolina looked great early in the year. But down the stretch their offense struggled being consistent. I am taking UConn in the emotional upset. John, Jess, and Lys are taking the Gamecocks, while Jason is taking the upset with me.

Liberty Bowl; Arkansas v. East Carolina: Both of these teams are built around solid defenses and effective offenses. East Carolina is the back to back conference championship. Consistency and talent on both sides of the ball have propelled them to the opportunity for their first ever 10 win season. Arkansas, has burst back on the national scene. Razorback quarterback Ryan Mallett is a big, strong, accurate passer. I would've thought this to be a battle of defenses. But two of Arkansas' key defensive players are suspended for the game. I am taking ECU. John agrees, everyone else took Arkansas.

Alamo Bowl; Michigan State v. Texas Tech: This might come down to who is distracted by their off field problems the least. Michigan State will be without 11 of it's players after an on campus brawl. Texas Tech will be without their head coach, after some ugly allegations from players. Even with the 11 players, Michigan State wasn't that good of a football team. I am taking Texas Tech. Only Jess took Michigan state.

Live like no one is watching and enjoy your last Saturday full of college football.