More bowl picks.

In my quest for more sleep I missed my prediction for the Meineke Bowl between Wake Forst and UConn, which I am watching as I type this and it's a rather entertaining game.

Anyway, so I don't miss anymore I'm just going to give me picks for the games through 12/31, with little or no explanation to my picks.. Enjoy!

Liberty Bowl - Central Florida (+3) vs. Mississippi State - We'll go with Miss. St, when in doubt go with the SEC underdog.

Alamo Bowl - Penn State (+3.5) vs. Texas A&M - Did the Aggies really need to talk smack about Paterno? Way to give a team that was already going to beat you extra motivation. Oh, you silly rednecks. Penn State takes this outright, especially with A&M's head coach not in attendance.

Independence - Alabama (+3.5) vs. Colorado - The battle of the 6-6 teams. This should be renamed the Independently Mediocre Bowl. Ha, I'm a laugh riot. Anyway, there isn't anybody I'd like to see lose more than Nick Saban, and normally I never take games I have rooting interest in. Especially since the Buffalo's coach is a good dude, and for the record he built up that Boise St. program before coming to Colorado. I'm going against my better judgement and taking Colorado, so I can root for them.

Armed Forces - California (+3.5) vs. Air Force - Cal was ranked #2 at one point this year, and can now finish with a losing record with a loss to Air Force. I like to watch Air Force's offense, it's entertaining. Plus it's on the ground, which will keep Cal's O off the field, which includes WR stud Desean Jackson, RB Justin Forsett (1,403 rushing yards) and QB Nate Longshore, who can make the throws despite recent poor play. I'm going to take Air Force, I mean c'mon, it's the Armed Forces Bowl, taking the 3.5 points, a great ground game spells out a close game.

Crop dusting.

Spatters from the world of sports, links to other blogs, columnists, and a gratuitous pic of a hot chick.

-The Boston Celtics won last night as Paul Pierce scored 26 of his season-high 37 points in the second half, against the Seattle SuperSonics 104-96. This is Boston's 24th win, which matches the Celtics' victory total from all of last season. Who'd a thunk it, a dominating team in Boston.

-Mack Browns step-son is an idiot, and I'm sure Brown uttered "...thank god, he doesn't have my genes" at some point after this dumb play. Here's Deadspin showing love for Chris Jessie, no really.

-I'm a big Bill Simmons fan, and here's his love of links.

- Should NFL Cheerleaders unionize? Here's the answer to that age old question.

-I'm a big Jason Whitlock fan, and he needs to stay in one place. His weekly 10 truths.

Oh, the random hot chick? Her name is Jessica Jaymes.....which seems to be a common name in the world of women who get scantily clad and/or naked for a living. And in her case, make porn.

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.

Holidaaaay...'cause it'll feels so nice.

The Bowl season resumes today with the Holiday Bowl (Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego. 8 pm), which pits #11 Arizona State (+2.5) against the #19 Texas Longhorns.

Most of the focus of this match-up will be on Keegan Herring, the ASU tailback who lost his Father, Sister, Aunt, and a close friend over the past year. You have to feel for the dude, but he does go to Arizona State, where they invented hot chicks.

Lee's Pick - This should be a close game, and I'm going to go with the dog, Texas, taking the 2.5. They have the big bowl experience, and even though they are missing their big target Limus Sweed, the Longhorns RB Jamaal Charles is a good match-up against ASU.

Oh yeah..........The best part about talking about Arizona State, using a pic of some ridiculously hot chick who claims to go to ASU. Like this girl, I'm sure she's a whiz at micro-economics. Either that, or I can go with ASU head coach Dennis Erickson. C'mon, 2 shots of JD and he's a looker.

The Twoseamies

COMING SOON........

The Twoseamies. The highlights and lowlights of this year in sports. The ballots have been sent out and the winners will be posted Monday, December 31st.

Tickets are available for the presentation ceremony. Two drink minimum, appetizers will be served.

The Giant lay-down.

Saturday night's game between New England and the New York Giants on the NFL Network will be simulcast on CBS and NBC.

"We have taken this extraordinary step because it is in the best interest of our fans," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement after the league announced it was reversing course. "What we have seen for the past year is a very strong consumer demand for NFL Network. We appreciate CBS and NBC delivering the NFL Network telecast on Saturday night to the broad audience that deserves to see this potentially historic game. Our commitment to the NFL Network is stronger than ever."

Good for the NFL, okay done with that. The real debate is how should the G-Men approach this game? The sport pundits that scream on talk radio and ESPN are loving this scenario. Should the Giants, who for the most part have nothing to lose and/or gain from this game, go out and play this game like it's week 9 or 10? Or, should the Giants take advantage of having their playoff spot solidified, take this game with a grain of salt, and rest their injured and nicked up players.

I'm a Giant fan, and I could care less about this game. I believe that most Giant fans will agree that they need to rest their hurting players, and there is no need to subject Eli to a Bellicheck defense right before a play-off game. In regards to their responsibility to the league? There were 15 other games where the Pats could have lost, including a Charger rematch game and of course, the Colts. Ultimately, if the Patriots go 16-0 and lose in the playoffs then all this hub-bub is for not.

As promised, whenever I talk about a Tom Brady related topic I'll throw up a picture of Gisele Bundchen, and then drone on about how his life is great, and I'm currently huddled over a lap-top debating whether or not to eat Frosted Flakes for breakfast or cry myself through the day.

Clemens to lie on 60 Minutes.

Mike Wallace will be interviewing Roger Clemens for 60 Minutes to be aired on January 6th. Clemens will also begin to answer questions from all reporters on that same day.

I'm somewhat into this interview. Normally, watching a self-important, pretentious redneck (yes, an oxymoron) lie on TV usually doesn't get my excitement level up. There will be a lot of Clemens denying steroid use, but Wallace wont stop there. I'm pretty sure 60 Minutes researchers will have combed the Mitchell Report with a fine tooth comb, as well as Clemens career. We could expect questions about Andy Pettitte, Clemens training partner, admitting to using HGH. I wonder if Roger will call him a big fat liar? I also wonder if Clemens will have frosted tips? That was by far the gayest haircut any self-respecting, gay-bashing, red-blooded Texan has ever had.

Excitement in Detroit.

When you think Bowl games, the first thing that comes to your mind is always Detroit, which is why the Motor City Bowl is such a huge spectacle.

But seriously, can Purdue vs. Central Michigan be less appealing to anybody outside of the Central Michigan and Purdue campuses, respectively? Purdue is giving 8 points, and manhandled the Chippewas, (yes, that's the Central Michigan nickname), 45-22 when the teams met in September. By the way, 4-1-1 after 6 bowl picks.

I'm going with the Boilermakers to take this outright. Not sure how much has changed between these teams since September. I know, boring. Which is weird, because when you think Purdue, you never think boring and uninteresting. Although, you do normally think of hot Australian girls like Emily Scott. Insert your own down under joke here, perverts.

Merry X-Mas

I wish all our faithful readers the best, and have a very Merry Christmas.

Up and coming over the next few days.....

-NFL Playoff preview.

-More bowl picks (4-1-1 so far)

-College basketball update.

-Hockey! Woo hoo.

Jingle all the way..............

Insert cheesy "lei" joke here.

So 3-1-1, the push being Cincinnati winning by 10, while giving 10 on the spread. Nevada was crushed by New Mexico, bad loss. Tonight at 8 PM, the 24th-ranked Broncos will be playing their second straight game in Honolulu on Dec. 23 when they face East Carolina in the Hawaii Bowl.

The lore of Boise State's late game heroics in the Fiesta Bowl last year against Oklahoma still lives on. I don't think that a match-up against East Carolina is as sexy, but Boise State is fun to watch none-the-less.

This game could be a coming out party for East Carolina's RB Chris Johnson, who rushed for 1,244 yards and 16 touchdowns on 208 carries this season, considering ESU doesn't get much national exposure, especially when they are 7-5 and play in Conference USA. Johnson also caught 34 passes for 496 yards and five scores.

Boise State should win this game, but I'm going to pick ESU taking the 11 points. This game should be a shoot-out, so the over is a no brainer. (Famous last words).