Hey, it’s Saturday, what the hell am I doing putting up a post. Well I am stuck at work, only have a couple of things to do in the next 6 hours, so figured, why not procrastinate and do a bowl game preview instead.
This will be your typical Brickinthebox look at college football, we are looking for NFL talent, and where you can see it for yourself, so you don’t have to sound like an idiot quoting Mel Kiper.
This will be a long one, even for me, so lets get right into it.
December 20, 2008
EagleBank: Wake Forest (7-5) vs. Navy (8-4)
We start off with a bang for you draft junkies, as the best LB in college football, Aaron Curry, takes the field. Watch him play, if you can get past the fact he doesn’t play for USC, its pretty easy to see why I say he is the best LB this year. Other than that, Wake has a great corner in Alphonso Smith who could go in the 1st, and a safety with 2nd day potential in Chip Vaughn.
Brick’s recommendation: TiVo it, and just watch when Wake’s D is on the field.
New Mexico Bowl: Colorado St. (6-6) vs. Fresno State (7-5)
Meh, Bear Pascoe, TE, and Tom Branstater, QB, neither excite me.
Brick’s recommendation: There are other things to do on a Saturday afternoon.
magicJack St. Petersburg : Memphis (6-6) vs. South Florida (7-5)
The star here is George Selvie, DE, South Florida. But you should also keep an eye on Tyrone McKenzie, LB, SF and Memphis’s DE Clinton McDonald.
Brick’s recommendation: Tune in for Selvie, and take a nap.
Pioneer Las Vegas: 17 BYU (10-2) vs. Arizona (7-5)
3/5ths of BYU’s offensive line should be drafted, they all look alike to me (6’5”, 330lbs) and Arizona has a WR in Mike Thomas who could go on the 2nd day.
Brick’s recommendation: Watch BYU’s lineplay, expand your football knowledge past the QB and RB.
December 21, 2008
R+L Carriers New Orleans: Southern Miss (6-6) vs. Troy (8-4)
Who am I kidding, your watching the NFL. Your not missing much anyway.
Brick’s recommendation: Skip it.
December 23, 2008
SDCCU Poinsettia: 9 Boise State (12-0) vs. 11 TCU (10-2)
This could be the best non-BCS match-up out there. So you should be watching anyway. If Ian Johnson can run on TCU his draft stock will move up.
Brick’s recommendation: Watch the RB’s on both sides, and TCU linebacker Jason Philips.
December 24, 2008
Sheraton Hawaii: Hawaii (7-6) vs. Notre Dame (6-6)
Remember when their was talk of ND getting a New Years bowl game, then they fell flat on their faces to end the season, good times. Hawaii has a pair of stud LB’s who should go sometime on Day 2. Some ND player will be overhyped and drafted.
Brick’s recommendation: Wait for a full body shot of Weis, and pause the screen, cut out a Santa suit from construction paper and play dress up. Then read Twas the Night Before Christmas, fun for the whole family.
December 26, 2008
Motor City: Fla. Atlantic (6-6) vs. Central Mich. (8-4)
Not even going to bother.
Brick’s recommendation: Skip it.
December 27, 2008
Meineke Car Care: WVU (8-4) vs. North Carolina (8-4)
Three good WR prospects to watch in North Carolina’s Tate and Foster, and WV’s Pat White. To bad Pat is playing QB, so you won’t get a feel for what he can do as a pro.
Brick’s recommendation: Enjoy this one, should be good football.
Champs Sports: Wisconsin (7-5) vs. Florida State (8-4)
Wisconsin is loaded with 2nd and 3rd round talent on both sides of the ball. Florida has Myron Rolle. Pay particular attention to Wisconsin’s LB’s and DE’s.
Brick’s recommendation: Watch it, most draft prospects to date in one game.
Emerald: Miami (Fla.) (7-5) vs. California (8-4)
Watch Alex Mack (C, Cal) and appreciate great center play, I know its hard but it is worth it. Additionally Cal should have at least 4 players from their defensive front seven drafted, so that is a good place to look when Miami has the ball (since you won’t want to watch Miami’s offense). Miami’s defense has some mid to late round prospects as well.
Brick’s recommendation: Alex Mack, nothing more needs to be said.
December 28, 2008
Independence: Northern Illinois (6-6) vs. La. Tech (7-5)
You can watch Northern Illinois LB, Larry English, or you can find something else to do, I will choose the latter.
Brick’s recommendation: Skip it.
December 29, 2008
Papajohns.com: NC State (6-6) vs. Rutgers (7-5)
Some mid to late round prospects here, nothing that excites me, it’s the last day of Hanukkah so:
Brick’s recommendation: Expand your awareness of other cultures, play with a draydle (and learn how to spell).
Valero Alamo: 25 Missouri (9-4) vs. 22 N'Western (9-3)
Jeremy Maclin, William Moore, Chase Coffman, Evander Hood, Chase Daniel; yeah you should be watching Missouri if you are interested in NFL pro prospects.
Brick’s recommendation: Must see TV.
December 30, 2008
Roady's Humanitarian: Maryland (7-5) vs. Nevada (7-5)
The best player to watch is Darrius Heyward-Bey, other than that it’s a forgettable match-up of forgettable teams.
Brick’s recommendation: Never mind.
Texas: Western Michigan (9-3) vs. Rice (9-3)
You probably don’t get NFLN anyway.
Brick’s recommendation: Never mind
Pacific Life Holiday: 13 OK State (9-3) vs. 15 Oregon (9-3)
Best TE in the country vs. one of the better S’s. Pettigrew vs. Chung could be a great match-up. Throw in a little Max Unger, Fenuki Tupou and Jeremiah Johnson and there is plenty to watch when Oregon has the ball as well.
Brick’s recommendation: Get the to thine couch.
That takes us up to the New Year’s Eve bowls. And since a development here at work is going to allow me to leave early, you’ll just have to wait for the rest. And with games like the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl still on the docket, you will definitely want to check back.
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