Its All About the U......

After a spectacular showing in week one of the NCAA bowl season, I am ready to treat my bookie like a rented mule! Tonight's Champs Sports Bowl features the Wisconsin Badgers vs. the Miami Hurricanes, also known as "The U" or "Thug U". While Wisconsin traditionally plays very well in bowl games (4-1 in their last five as an underdog of 3.5 points or more), this has been a lackluster year for the Big Ten across the board. Despite both teams entering the game with identical 9-3 records, Miami has played a much more difficult schedule. Furthermore, the Canes are 4-0 versus non conference opponents and 7-3 in their last ten bowl games. Although the more motivated team usually has a distinct advantage in these games, neither team appears to harbor any resentment towards the bowl committee for placing them in this game. As a result, I see no reason why Miami will not win this game and more importantly, cover the number. The speed advantage that Miami possesses should be more than enough to offset anything that Wisconsin can throw at them. The release......Miami -3.5.
The earlier contest between UCLA and Temple (yes Temple), features what looks like a complete mismatch between one of the most storied programs in college football, against a complete joke. For this reason alone, I am releasing Temple +4.5 in the Eagle Bank Bowl. Without being able to name a single player on the Temple squad, I can tell you this- the Temple Owls have shown a lot of heart this season and are thrilled to be in this bowl. With the game being played on the east coast and the temperature below 30 degrees, I cannot see UCLA "circling the wagons" for this one. Again, this is not for the faint of heart. If you have a weak stomach stay away from this game. However, if you are someone who feels that losing is better than avoiding the action altogether, than this game is for you. Take the Owls +4.5