Punkin Haid goes projectile bowling

Punkin' Haid goes projectile bowling

It isn’t the OU/BCS decision that’s sent previous bowl projections into the toilet. Oregon State blew chunks, too. Now, USC is a mortal lock for the Rose Bowl (pace, Neuheisel), and so we’re left with this:

BCS National Championship

Florida vs. Oklahoma: I’m feeling really nervous about this one. Alabama has that certain something about it — a team that can impose its will on both sides of the ball and demoralize an opponent. Either way — Florida or Alabama — Oklahoma will find out what defense is all about in championship games.

Rose Bowl

USC vs. Penn State: My kingdom for a crazy upset (Missouri) and more poll lunacy (sorry, ‘Horns) to allow a USC vs. SEC matchup. If for no other reason than one of the two wacko fan bases will finally shut their collective yaps about it.

Fiesta Bowl

Texas vs. Ohio State: As much as I enjoy watching Boise State, as much as Chris Petersen has to be on the short list of the game’s best coaches, this game would be better with Ohio State. (more…)