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Re: 1/1/09
coach ron meyer:
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coach ron meyer:
lockerroom-s. carolina
live dog-psu
dallas sportsman-clemson
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Re: 1/1/09
Matt Fargo
Michigan St. at Georgia
Prediction: Georgia
I am a big fan of Michigan St. head coach Mark Dantonio and what he is doing to this program but his team is outmatched in this spot. I made reference in the Iowa/South Carolina matchup that the SEC had a down year and Georgia was part of that making the Big Ten the conference with the value. However, the two big opponents the Spartans faced, Ohio St. and Penn St., blew them out. They snuck by Iowa and Wisconsin and beat Northwestern by 17 points despite getting outgained by 162 total yards. The Bulldogs never recovered from their blowout loss against Florida as they snuck by both Auburn and Kentucky, although those games were on the road, and then lost to Georgia Tech in the season finale. The good news is that the time off from then until now can only help Georgia. The Bulldogs have a solid coach of their own in Mark Richt and he knows how to get the troops ready as they have won seven of their last eight non-BCS bowl games. Michigan St. struggled defensively against some of the tougher offenses and Georgia has the firepower to put up a lot of points with a first round draft pick at quarterback in Matthew Stafford and a great running back in Knowshon Moreno. Georgia is a solid 19-5 ATS in its last 24 non-conference road games while Michigan St. is just 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games after allowing more than 6.25 yppl in its last game. The Bulldogs bounce back and win this one going away. 5* Georgia Bulldogs
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Re: 1/1/09
The Booooj was 2-3 yesterday. 15-7 overall in Bowl games.
Outback Bowl
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
50 Units on Iowa (-4) over South Carolina
South Carolina (7-5) vs. Iowa (8-4)- South Carolina comes into this game struggling, especially on offense. If the Gamecocks expect to win this game they will have to get a big effort out of a defense that has been very good at times this year. Offensively, they have really struggled and things won’t get any easier against an Iowa defense that has been dominant. The Hawkeyes offense is centered around Doak Walker award winner Shonn Greene. Greene is the only player in the country to run for 100 yards in every game this season, and this one shouldn’t be any different. The South Carolina defense will undoubtedly focus on stopping Greene, which will mean Iowa will need to get some plays out of QB Ricky Stanzi. If Stanzi can do enough to keep the Gamecocks defense honest, Greene should have some room to run. Look for Iowa to dominate on defense and get enough plays out of their offense to win handily. Iowa by 13-17.
Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
10 Units on Clemson (-1) over Nebraska
Nebraska (8-4) vs. Clemson (7-5)- When the season began Clemson expected to be playing on New Year’s Day. They just didn’t expect it to be with Dabo Swinney as their head coach. The Tigers managed to salvage their season after a disappointing start and the firing of Tommy Bowden. Nebraska’s season can only be categorized as a success. They have won five of their last six under first year coach Beau Pelini, and have played better than expected most of the season. In this game the Huskers will look to overpower Clemson with a huge offensive line and an efficient passing game. Joe Ganz comes in completing 70 percent of his passes. He will look to spread the ball around to a lot of weapons and keep the Clemson defense off balance. Clemson’s Cullen Harper will be looking to end his career on a high note after many ups and downs. The Tiger’s dynamic backfield duo of James Davis and CJ Spiller will show what they are capable of after a disappointing season for both. In the end I look for Clemson’s talent to come through and get the victory in what should be an entertaining game. Clemson by 4-7.
Capital One Bowl
Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando, Florida
100 Units on Georgia (-8.5) over Michigan St.
Georgia (9-3) vs. Michigan St. (9-3)- Many people expected Georgia to be playing for the National Championship at the beginning of the season. Those expectations weren’t lived up to, but this is still a very talented football team. Michigan St. has overachieved this season, but on the two occasions they’ve met teams that could be considered in Georgia’s class, they were blown out. Georgia QB Matthew Stafford could be making his last start as a Bulldog, and will make it a memorable one. Georgia has so many weapons on offense including running back Knowshon Moreno, Mohamed Massaquoi, and AJ Green. For the Spartans to keep it close, Javon Ringer will have to get close to 35 carries and control the clock. Georgia’s defense will be very aware of Ringer, and will try to force Bryan Hoyer to beat them, which he won’t be able to do. The Bulldogs win big. Georgia by 17-27.
Rose Bowl presented by Citi
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
25 Units on USC (-9) over Penn St.
Penn St. (11-1) vs. Southern Cal (11-1)- All the talk coming into this game has been about the Trojan defense vs. the Nittany Lion offense, but I believe the other side of the ball will be the key. Penn St. features a great defense and will have to hold down the USC offense to stay in the game. QB Mark Sanchez will have to manage the game and spread the ball around to his many playmakers to keep the Penn St. defense off balance. USC’s Joe McKnight is as explosive a running back as there is in the country and could be the difference in this game. For Penn St. QB Darryl Clark will have to be patient and not force things because there won’t be much there against this defense. Expect to see some great defense in this game, and whichever team can make a couple of big plays to get the win. Look for those big plays from Joe McKnight. USC by 10-17.
Fed Ex Orange Bowl
Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida
10 Units on Virginia Tech (+2) over Cincinnati
Cincinnati (11-2) vs. Virginia Tech (9-4)- This is without a doubt the biggest game in the history of Cincinnati football, and they know it. Cincinnati will come out fired up and Virginia Tech better match the Bearcats intensity or they could be in trouble. Cincinnati’s defense will be one of the best the Hokies have seen and QB Tyrod Taylor will have to make plays with his feet to break the defense down. Cincinnati QB Tony Pike will have to be patient against an aggressive Virginia Tech defense. In a game so closely matched, special teams could be the difference, which should favor Virginia Tech. Hokies in a close one. Virginia Tech by 3-7.Comment
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