Bowl Week 2.

After a 2-3 start in the bowl season, Inside The Shoe hopes to make a better showing as the bowl games get bigger and more exciting. The MWC has really shown they can play, and are fighting as hard as possible to get a BCS bid. I have to agree with Yogi on the fact that BCS bowls should allow only 1 team from each confrence, instead of 2. SEC fans and B12 fans might be upset with that though. Anyway, back to the task on hand. Yogi mentioned flipping a coin, and he landed on Nevada..i feel strongly about SMU though, so let´s get this party rolling.

Today

Hawaii Bowl: Nevada v. SMU – 8:00 PM (ESPN)

SMU makes it´s first apperance in a bowl game in 25 years, and Nevada doesn´t look the kind of team to give a freebie away. Nevada will look to their Pistol attack that has worked so well in the past, while SMU will look to have a great day on offense. Both these teams really should have a party with the opposing defense´s as SMU’s 88th ranked nationally rushing defense is setting a flame to a firecracker. Nevada has 3 players with over 1,000 yards rushing, but SMU will make a splash winning 21-7.

Saturday

Little Caesars Bowl: Marshall v. Ohio – 1:00 PM (ESPN)

For the 2nd time this year, Ohio will be heading to Ford Field to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd.

This game is a chance for the Bobcats to give Frank Solich his Pizza Pizza trophy. (oh lord). Star receiver Taylor Price comes off a one recepetion game aganist Central Michigan in the MAC Championship, but he will have to do way better aganist Marshall, and i believe he will, leading the Bobcats to a easy 24-13 win.

Meineke Car Care Bowl: Pittsburgh v. North Carolina – 4:30 PM (ESPN)

Let me just say, Pitt outdid UC in the Big East championship, it´s just, Cincy tends to get lucky. Pitt and Dion Lewis will look to have a great game, as the true freshsman running back looks to make a splash in his first bowl game. I don´t have much to say about UNC, other then, good luck, as Pitt takes the win 28-17.

Emerald Bowl: Boston College v. USC – 8:00 PM (ESPN)

If you think you have had a bad December at work, just talk to Pete Carroll to make you feel better. He has had to deal with injury´s, suspensions, and even academic inelgibilty. The upset-minded Eagles look to make USC have 5 losses this season, but i do not see it happening as USC will rely largely on their stable of running backs. Word is Joe Mcknight is practicing again, so might he play? If he doesn´t, i still see USC pulling this one out 35-10.

Sunday

Music City Bowl: Kentucky v. Clemson – 8:30 PM (ESPN)

Two teams this season that have tried their very best, although when you look at it, Clemson really made a 360 degree turn when it comes to season records. C.J. Spiller looks to close out a great Heisman running season, and might explode for his last game. Kentucky is representing the SEC´s first bowl apperance, but SEC supporters will have to wait on the bashing, as Clemson´s stud RB will run past the Wildcats 38-21.

That wraps up the rest of this week, and we will feature the new week on Monday morning as we will see the 2nd SEC team, Georgia, take on Texas A&M in the Independance Bowl. Enjoy your Christmas, we will still be posting here, Happy Holidays.