They say there is no playoff system, but what is this championship weekend come down to? Two teams must win to get their shot at a national championship. Experts can complain about the bowl system but the system we have now sure does make for an exciting last weekend of football.
Auburn vs. South Carolina- Did you see the special on ESPN about the SEC championship titled
Atlanta? It hit the importance of this game right on the head. Yes, for the Tigers it most likely means a chance at the national championship and a Sugar Bowl bid for the Gamecocks, but it also means they are the best team in the South, a very important title in these parts.
South Carolina must stop Cam Newton but no one has figured it out yet. It ain’t happening this week either. Sure
South Carolina might play well for a while but the Tigers are playing for something bigger and
Newton officially locks up the Heisman.
Oregon vs. Oregon State- Another “playoff game” atmosphere in
Corvallis, Oregon, as the Ducks go down the road 40 miles and try to win the Pac-10.
Oregon State has been the home to many upsets recently and would like nothing more than to ruin their rival’s run to the championship. Here is there chance. They are going to slow the game down to have a chance but their D isn’t good enough to do it. Ducks win and have roses in their mouths at the end of the night.
Florida State vs. Virginia Tech- Maybe this ACC Championship will have more than 10,000 people in
Charlotte at the stadium. As good as the SEC Championship game is shows how the ACC just doesn’t have it quite right. If there are people there watching or not Virginia Tech is winning the game, sorry
Boise. The Hokies are hot, winning their last 10 games. It really is about when you win in college football.
Florida State has made huge strides this year and is headed to the right direction, but the Hokies are experienced.
Oklahoma vs. Nebraska- In the best game that no one is talking about,
Nebraska is playing their last game in the Big 12. If you going to leave, this is the way to go. Too bad they don’t win in their last Big 12 match up.
Nebraska’s games have been close recently and just have not been the same team since QB Taylor Martinez hurt his ankle. His motor is what makes this offense go.
Oklahoma, on the other hand, has had to play its way into this game and is motivated to win and they will.
Other Picks (in bold):
Utah State at
Boise State- I bet Boise K Kyle Brotzman doesn’t miss a kick. Too bad it’s one week too late
Southern Methodist at
UCF- My high school QB and favorite UCF player WR Brian Watters gets a ring and a trip to the Liberty Bowl.
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