Monday, December 31, 2012

Top 3 Non-BCS Bowls

                Top 3 Non-BCS Bowls
       3. Outback Bowl 
Michigan vs South Carolina Jan. 1 
South Carolina had a tough year with injuries. The Gamecocks lost Marcus Lattimore early in the season. However, the Gamecocks have managed to win 10 games with QB Connor Shaw. Michigan has had a rough season. It all started with the loss to Alabama in Week 1. The Wolverines never really caught stride after that going 8-4.
My Pick: South Carolina 33 Michigan 24
          2. Chick-fil-a Bowl
LSU vs Clemson Dec. 31
This game is "Tigers vs Tigers" and "Death Valley vs Death Valley." One thing that we will definitely see in this game is plenty of talent. LSU is lead by its defensive line. I think that Sam Montgomery will have a huge game for LSU. DeAndre Hopkins and Sammy Watkins will be the key for Clemson. The two WRs had very good years. If Tajh Boyd and them get on the same page, they are a very tough team to beat. This game is my upset pick of the Bowl Season. I feel this game can go either way.
Clemson 20 LSU 17
1. AT&T Cotton Bowl
Texas A&M vs Oklahoma Jan. 4
This is Texas A&M's first game against a BIG 12 opponent since they moved to the SEC this year. Everybody expected a down year, but thanks to a sensational Freshman named Johnny Manziel and head coach Kevin Sumlin, the Aggies fared well in the SEC. This will be Landry jones's last game as a Sooner. He hopes to go out on a win. However, I think that A&M's offense is too strong. My X Factor in the game is Texas A&M Senior WR Ryan Swope. I think that Swope will put up good numbers in his last game wearing an Aggie uniform.
Texas A&M 34 Oklahoma 30

Sunday, December 30, 2012

NFC East Clash

Tonight, the Redskins and Cowboys will go at it at FedEx Field. The winner will claim the NFC East crown. Washington won the last matchup between the two teams on Thanksgiving. The Redskins are hot winning their last 6 games. RGIII started last week after an injury in his knee. However, the rookie wasn't quite mobile. He only ran for 4 yards in the win against the Eagles. The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing loss to New Orleans in OT. Dez Bryant has been playing amazing in the last few weeks. Bryant has put up 333 yards and 4 TDs in the last 3 weeks. He has been doing this all with a hurt finger. Tonight's game will be very close, but I think that the Redskins will have the advantage playing at home. I will be tweeting during the game, so make sure you follow me on Twitter @MM8sports. 
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III #10 rungs for yardage and then New York Giants strong safety Stevie Brown #27 causes Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III #10 to  fumble into the hands of Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan #15 for a touchdown during the first quarter  when the New York Giants played the Washington Redskins Monday, December 3, 2012  at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. (Robert Sabo/New York Daily News)

Friday, December 21, 2012

CBB Update

Ohio State's Aaron Craft passes the ball around Winthrop's Gideon Gamble during the first half Tuesday in Columbus.College basketball season in full swing now, as we are about to start conference play. However, there is a very big non-conference game to be played at the Value City Arena on Saturday at 3:00. #9 Kansas is traveling to Columbus to take on the #7 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State's only slip up was to the best team in the country in Duke. Kansas fell earlier in the season to Michigan State. The Jayhawks have been red hot since. Kansas has won 8 straight since the close loss to the Spartans. Ohio State is lead by Junior PG Aaron Craft. Jeff Withey has become a dominant big man this year for Kansas. Withey can do it all. He has been very impressive blocking shots. Ben McLemore is Kansas' leading score with 15 points per game, and he is doing all this as a Freshman. McLemore has a bright future as a Jayhawk. Tomorrow's game will be close, but I think Kansas will pull it out. To check live updates on the game, follow me on Twitter @MM8sports.



Sunday, December 9, 2012

Johnny Heisman

Last night, Texas A&M redshirt Freshman Johnny Manziel made history. He became the 1st Freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. Manziel beat out Manti Te'o and Collin Klein to receive the prestigious award. Johnny Football dominated the Southern voters. The Heisman stayed with a QB after RGIII won it last year. Manziel has had many Heisman moments this year. The game that caught most people's eye was when he lead his Aggies into Tuscaloosa to upset the #1 Tide. Johnny's parents are looking to trademark Johnny Football. Manziel will try to cap off his terrific season with a Cotton Bowl win over Oklahoma. To see all my thoughts on college football, follow me on Twitter @MM8sports.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Ticket to Miami

Aaron Murray's record-setting pace of production for Georgia has been as much the result of preparation as it has been inherent talent. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
Today at 4:00 Alabama and Georgia will go at it in the SEC Championship Game. It is pretty simple; winner will play Notre Dame in the National Championship. Bama is favored by 7 1/2 points over the Bulldogs. This will be a very interesting game. Georgia actually has more talent on their defense than the Tide. Thus game will all come down to Aaron Murray. I picked Georgia to win the SEC this year in August, and I am sticking with them. This game will come down to the wire. To see updates on the game, follow me on Twitter @MM8sports.