My God....more worthless Bowl games.

It just doesn't stop, I thought Week 17 in the NFL had cornered the market on meaningless games....I was way off. Here we go.

Champ Sports Bowl - Boston College (14) and Michigan State go at it today at 5 on ESPN with BC giving 5.5. I normally do not comment on broadcasters outsider of the travesty that is Joe Buck & Tim McCarver, but Mike Patrick and Todd Blackledge are doing this game and they might be one of the few sport broadcasting teams that do not annoy me in any way. (Wow, I was just inspired....this might be the subject of a future post. I digress).

If you like watching good running teams then make sure you watch this game. Making it even more interesting, the Spartans have a top 20 rushing team and the Eagles have the best rushing defense in the nation.

Lee's Pick - Eagles win outright. Boston College QB Matt Ryan is playing for draft status and some pride, considering he was a Heisman front runner in September, and didn't even get an invite in December. Plus, he's the best QB the Spartans will play all year, who are missing defensive players due to suspensions. Also, as I mentioned, the MSU strength is the running game and BC has the best run defense around.

Texas Bowl - I'm unsure why two unranked teams in the Texas Bowl are on at 8:00, and the previously mentioned match-up with two big time programs is on at 5:00. Why do we kiss the ass of Texas? Annoying accents, fat disillusioned pampered housewives, and the Simpson Family(Jessica, Asslee, & Papa Joe) is all this state has to offer. But I digress......again.

Houston and TCU (who isn't even ranked by the BCS) go head to head in this thrilling match-up. To quote college sport guru's Rivals.com, "Well, if you're from Texas, this might have some intrigue. And if you liked Southwest Conference football, these are former league rivals getting back together. Other than that … "

I could care less, Houston is giving 6.5 to the Horned Frogs. The only somewhat intriguing aspect of this game is Houston's offense, which is 4th in the nation in total offense, and feature RB Anthony Alridge who is among the national rushing leaders.

Lee's Pick - It's the Cougar O vs. the Horned Frog D, and I think that'll keep the game within a possession. Let's go with TCU taking the points.

Emerald Bowl - Tonight at 8:30 est Maryland will take on Oregon State, with the Beavers giving 5. (For the record, I have also seen lines at 5.5, but I am going with the 5).

Two middle of the pack teams with no history, from different conferences that are based 3,000 miles from each other equals a horrific football game. These Friday night bowl games are the epitome of why the Bowl games have become worthless and annoying. Is it showing, that all the research into these uninteresting programs and games that I have done has made me tired and annoyed? The worst part, it's not like LSU vs. Ohio State will be thrilling either. One more time, digressing.

Lee's Pick - Maryland taking the 5. The game, which is in San Francisco, is a short trip for the Beaver fans giving it a home game atmosphere for them. The Terrapins only have one offensive weapon, WR Darius Heywood-Bey, and the Beavers can key on him. Plus they have the second ranked run defense in the nation. Seems like the making of a route, however OSU's pass offense is horrific. While I think the Beavers will win, it'll be by a field goal.