INSIGHT BOWL PREVIEW

Kansas vs Minnesota on NFL Network at 6pm

Kansas Jayhawks will need quarterback Todd Reesing to have big game today throwing the ball. Todd has thrown for 3,575 passing yards and 28 touchdown passes. This is way the Jayhawks are ranked number 7 in passing yards. Todd's main target in this game will be Dezmon Briscoe. Dezmon has 1,206 receiving yards with 12 receiving touchdowns. Kansas will have to rely on there offense to score alot of points to win this game. There defense isn't that bad, but they need to score points or this game could get ugly. If there defense can make a few stops then they will beable to win. There offense is going to score some points, it is up to the defense to make a stand.

The Golden Gophers need wide receiver Eric Decker to have a big game tonight if they want to win. He had 925 receiving yards with 6 receiving touchdowns. Decker is one of the best receivers in the Big Ten and if he can't get going to night then Minnesota is going to have some problems. If Decker can get open, and start to dominant then they will start to double team him and that will leave other guys wide open. The guy throwing Decker the ball is Adam Weber. Weber threw for 2,585 yards with 14 touchdowns passes. Weber needs to find the open receiver and move around the pocket to make things happen. Minnesota needs to play a great game on defense. Kansas has a good offense and Minnesota needs to force turnovers if they want this game. They need there front four to get in the backfield and force pressure on the quarterback.

My Pick- Minnesota - 24-21

Flip's Pick - Kansas- 30-20

My Player to watch - WR Erik Decker

Flip's Player to watch - Todd Reesing

Chick-Fil-A Bowl Preview

LSU vs Georgia Tech, 7:30PM on ESPN

Georgia Tech is the hottest team in the nation. Their option offense is been unstoppable lately. RB Jonathon Dwyer has averaged 110.7 rushing yards, leading the 3rd ranked rushing offense. Dwyer averaged 7.0 yards a carry during the regular season. The Yellow Jackets had 4 TD passes, but their play action can catch defenses off guard. Georgia Tech has a great defensive line that can get pressure on the QB, without needing the linebackers to blitz. The game is virtually a home game for the Yellow Jackets, playing at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

LSU has not played like Coach Les Miles has wanted them too. Their halfback, Charles Scott, averaged 92.4 rushing yards a game, 4th in the SEC and scored 15 TD's. LSU QB Jordan Jefferson will will need to stay calm, make accurate throws, and avoid any turnovers that could give the Yellow Jackets momentum. LSU wideout Demetrius Byrd has posed a threat for the secondary, expect him to see a lot of attention from Tech's defense. LSU is the defending National Champs, they know how to win bowl games, expect the team to be fired up.

Flip's Pick: Georgia Tech, 36-27

Chris's Pick: Georgia Tech, 42-37

Flip's Player 2 Watch: Georgia Tech's Offensive Linemen

Chris's Player 2 Watch: RB Jonathon Dwyer

SUN BOWL PREVIEW

Oregon State vs Pittsburgh 2pm on CBS

Leading the attack for the Pitt Panthers is running back LeSean McCoy. LeSean had 1,403 yards rushing on the year with 21 rushing yards. If the Big O-Line can block for McCoy then he will run all over Oregon state. If they can run the ball then they can air it out with quarterback Bill Stull. Stull threw for 2,304 passing yards with 9 touchdown passes. Stull can't make any stupid throws or it will be a long day for the Pitt defense. Pitt's defense will have to play physical going up against a good offense from Oregon state. If they can force three and outs then they are in good shape.


The Freshmen Star Jacquizz Rodgers will be the got to go today for the Beavers. Rodgers rushed for 1,253 yards and had 11 rushing touchdowns. Rogers will need blocking today if he wants to have a big game. If they can get a running game going then they can air to Sammie Stroughter, and Shane Morales. It will be hard to contain these guys if they get out in the open field. Oregon State will need to contain LeSean McCoy on defense. If they can stop him and make Pitt throw the ball, then they can maybe force a turnover.

My Pick: Oregon State 27-17
Flippy's Pick: Pitt 31-30

Player 2 Watch
My Pick: RB Jacquizz Rodger
Flippy's Pick:K Conor Lee

Music City Bowl Preview

Boston College vs Vanderbilt, 3:30 PM on ESPN

Freshman QB Dominique Davis is making his 3rd career start for the Eagles today. In the games he has played, Davis has 4 TD's and just over 500 passing yards. Boston College's big offensive linemen will need to open up holes for RB Montel Harris. The Eagles will win this game with their defense. Defensive Tackles Ron Brace and B.J Raji are dominant, and will make it tough for Vandy to estabilish the run. Boston College has a very good pass rush, which will force the Commodores to make quick, accurate throws. Before last week's loss to Virginia Tech, Boston College had a streak of 7 games in which that had scored a touchdown on defense or special teams.

Vandy QB Chris Nickson hit 55% of his passes when Vandy was 5-0, but 44% since then. Today, he will need to make accurate throws to avoid hits and sacks. Expect Vanderbilt to bring out different blitz packages and mix up their coverage to confuse QB Dominque Davis. Vandy will be without top sacker Broderick Stewart, who is sidelined with a broken leg. Vandy should have leading rusher Jared Hawkins back for the game, but don't be surprised if you see WR Jamie Graham take some time in the backfield. Vanderbilt basically has a home game today, playing about a mile from their campus.

Flip's Pick: Boston College, 20-13

Chris's Pick: Boston College, 27-20

Flip's Player 2 Watch: DT Ron Brace

Chris's Player 2 Watch: QB Dominque Davis

BELL HELICOPTER ARMED FORCES BOWL PREVIEW

Houston vs Air Force 12pm on ESPN

Houston will look for quarterback Case Keenum to continue his dominant play when he takes on Air Force. Keenum threw for 4,768 passing yards with 43 touchdown passes. Helping Keenum out at the wide receiver positions are Tyron Carrier, and Mark Hafner who have combined for 20 receiving touchdowns and 1,869 receiving yards. Houston's defense is going to have to force turnovers to win this game. We know that there offense is going to score points, but they need to play good defense, or there offense is going to have to score alot of points.

Air Force will need Todd Newell, and Asher Clark to have a big day running the ball. The running backs combined have rushed for 1,125 yards, and have rushed for 9 touchdowns. Air Force is ranked #5 in the run so they will be running the ball alot today. The Falcons defense must play good if they want to win. They are going against the number 1 offense in passing yards and total yards. If Air Force can make some key stops, then they might win this game

My Pick- Air Force 42- 38

Flippy's Pick- Houston 38-24

My Player 2 Watch: RB Todd Newell

Flip's Player 2 Watch: QB Case Keenum

Texas Bowl Preview

Rice vs Western Michigan, 8PM

Rice has a dominant passing game, led by QB Chase Clement. He threw for 41 TD's and over 3,800 yards. Senior WR Jarett Diller has 19 TD's along with 1,224 receiving yards. Clement and Dillard have connected for 50 career TD's, an NCAA record for a passing duo. Dillard has atleast 2 catches in all of his 48 career games. Chase Clement has also rushed for 11 TD's, proving he's a running threat for opposing defenses. The Owls average 144.4 rushing yards, ranked 61st in the nation. Rice has 14 sacks in their last 6 games, but ranked last in pass defense in Conference USA.

The Western Michigan Broncos will rely on their defense tonight. They ranked 2nd in the MAC at 140.9 yards allowed. Cornerback London Fryar is a 2 time All-MAC performer, and DB Louis Delmas is one of the hardest hitters in the nation. QB Tim Hiller led the MAC with 293.9 yards per game and 34 TD's. The Broncos played terrible in their two key MAC matchups against Central Michigan and Ball State, losing by 10 to Central Michigan and 23 to Ball State.

Flip's Pick: Rice, 36-23

Chris's Pick: Rice, 24-23

Flip's Player 2 Watch: WR James Casey

Chris's Player 2 Watch: WR Jarret Dillard

Holiday Bowl Preview

Oklahoma State vs Oregon, 8 PM

Oklahoma State is led by QB Zac Robinson. During the season, Robinson threw for 24 TD's with only 8 INT's. He is lost in the Big 12 quarterback list, with names like Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy and Graham Harrell getting all the media attention. Sophomore RB Kendall Hunter ran for 1,518 yards and 14 TD's. He is the Big 12's leading rusher in a conference dominated by Quarterbacks. Backing up Hunter is Keith Toston, who found the endzone 9 times this year. Standout Wide Receiver Dez Bryant is an animal at catching, reeling in 18 TD's and over 1,300 yards. The Cowboys have a great special teams unit, led by punter Matt Fodge.

Oregon will look for Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli to get thm going. Masoli threw for 1,486 and 12 TD's. The Ducks have a dynamic duo at tailback. Jeremiah Johnson, who rushed for 1,082, and Garrete Blount, who had 928 yards with 16 TD's, are a "Lightning Squared" threat. Wideout Terence Scott can threaten the secondary, along with big TE Ed Dickson. Oregon is riding all momentum into this game, with a big win over rival Oregon State. The Ducks have averaged 41.9 points per game, while the Cowboys average 41. 6.

Flip's Pick: Oklahoma State, 45-41

Chris's Pick: Oklahoma State, 35-31

Flip's Player 2 Watch: WR Dez Bryant

Chris's Player 2 Watch: QB Zac Robinson