Bowl Season

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Sweep up the pine needles, let the wife deal with the gift returns. It's college football bowl time. For all you nay sayers who lack the mental capacity to enjoy all the action, you really should enlighten yourself. The final season under the BCS system is almost complete. However before this era in college football history is complete, we will be witness to some of the most exciting bowl match ups. Pop the popcorn, chill the brewskies and enjoy all the action the football gods have bestowed upon us.

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#5 Stanford vs. #4 Michigan State
Rose Bowl Wednesday, January 1, 2014 5pm ESPN - The 100th Rose Bowl game promises to be a high scoring, highlight filled event. Stanford is essentially hosting Michigan State. The Spartans will be without defensive star Max Bullough. The team announced Friday that he has been suspended for the remainder of the season for a violation of team rules. In order for the Spartans to be victorious they will have to take advantage of any possible Stanford miscues. Michigan State is known to pull out the big plays in big games, however Stanford is far superior in the trenches then their opponent.  

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#15 UCF vs. #6 Baylor
Fiesta Bowl Wednesday January 1, 2014 8:30pm ESPN - The Baylor Bears have lived and died by their high octane offensive attack. Against UCF on New Year's day they better be prepared to stop an offensive attack. The Knights were among the nation's leaders in passing. UCF also was among the country's top defensive squads, as they ranked 13th in the land in fewest points allowed statistic. 

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#11 Oklahoma vs. #3 Alabama 
Sugar Bowl Thursday January 2, 2014 8:30pm ESPN - This game doesn't offer much I must admit. Alabama could be playing for a National Championship if it wasn't for Auburn. Oklahoma certainly enjoyed a bounce back campaign in 2013 yet they are vastly over matched and out classed. Oklahoma will need a small miracle to pull off a victory in the Sugar Bowl. 

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#12 Clemson vs. #7 Ohio State
Orange Bowl Friday January 3, 2014 8:30pm ESPN - Ohio State was exposed in front of the nation in the Big Ten title game against Michigan State. Defensively the Buckeyes allowed the Spartans to run at will, setting up the pass. Offensively the Buckeyes could not protect the passer, forcing foolish mistakes. Clemson has had an up and down year. The Tigers are very capable of an upset victory this game. 

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#1 Florida State vs. #2 Auburn
BCS National Championship Monday January 6th, 2014 ESPN - One for the ages indeed. Auburn is looking to complete the finishing touches on an improbable Cinderella season. However the Seminoles have an unstoppable offensive attack led by Heisman winner Jameis Winston at quarterback. This has all the makings for a match up to remember.

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