Some bowl thoughts

Heading into tonight's WVU-Oklahoma game I must say I am disappointed in the bowl season. After Michigan-Florida, and a little bit of the Gator, I can't say the games were that good.

So, here goes. Didn't see all of these games on Monday, though got in a healthy dose New Years Day. Tough to watch all the game games when we were in Charlotte, but did get to see a portion of most of the games -- Texas looked great.

Big disappointments:

Big East: Cincinnati didn't play well. UConn struggled (though it was more competitive than analysts give credit, but what else is new. It was only 17-10 until the final moments), and USF embarrassed itself. I am most concerned about USF, they should have played better and done more. Oregon is a contender if Dixon doesn't go down, but, wasn't USF supposed to be too? I had a high opinion of them and left more. Better hope WVU plays well here tonight. And, no matter how Rutgers plays, you can't get validation in the International.

I don't think Mike Tranghese will be flanked by the runner-up trophies next year in Newport.

Arkansas-Mizzou: Most disappointing game of the day. This had the makings of a great Cotton Bowl, but all these teams that lose their coaches seem to get killed. This one was over pretty early. Love McFadden, but the entire team played with very little spirit. Wasn't the team that I saw beat LSU.

Sugarless Bowl: Hawaii was unwatchable. May battle Pitt for the worst BCS game team ever. Hawaii didn't belong on the field with Georgia. It was a bad draw for Hawaii, Georgia is good as any team in the country, but they just couldn't move the ball. Georgia was playing at a different level.

Georgia Tech: Just awful.

Liberty Bowl: It felt like work watching this.

Thrilling games:

Capital One Michigan-Florida: I wasn't into the Gator, so I won't comment, but does anything make you happier than seeing Florida lose in the Capital One? They come out on the field and stomp around like a bunch of animals and then a classy Michigan team goes out and beats them. I know the narrative is a bit skewed, but Florida talks a little too much for my liking. I still think Georgia running out and stomping on the field was absolutely hilarious. I just don't like the sideline demeanor. I get sick of the genius stuff too. If Meyer is such a better coach than everyone else then go to the NFL and win with a level playing field and equal talent. I like brash and cocky, but after whining into the championship game last year he had to eat some humble pie. Michigan had no business winning this game.

App St > Michigan
Michigan > Florida
App St. > Florida

I love it. App St are the real national champions.

Chick Fila-A: Kept close tabs until late. Wish I blew off Dick Clark for this ending. Great game and great crowds. Would like UConn to play Clemson sometime. Would love to go down there.

Tonight should be fun, but I am skeptical. WVU just has too many issues now. I expect a Sooner blowout in the Fiesta.

The Orange is going to a decent game. For the life of me, I don't get why Missouri isn't playing Va Tech (which would be a great game). Kansas did a nice job, but they didn't have to play Texas or Oklahoma during the year. And, Missouri beat Kansas. Let's hope Kansas isn't a fraud.

BCS Champion? LSU is going to whip Ohio State. LSU is superior in almost every way, and the game is in New Orleans. You have to give me a reason why OSU wins this game beyond that they are sick of hearing about how slow they are.

Enjoy the game tonight. I am in hoops mode now.