Thursday, December 28, 2006

BOWLNANZA!: The Champs Sports Bowl

Maryland (8-4) vs. Purdue (8-5)

I feel like I just covered this with the last game. Maryland doesn't deserve to be here, projecting to maybe a 3-win team or so, but inexplicably going 8-4 while outgaining a whopping 0 I-A teams all year. A few lucky wins are understandable, but 7 is ridiculous. Purdue passes a lot, and that's about it. They were stopped by the two good defenses they faced (Penn State and Wisconsin), but otherwise threw for over 400 yards, and often 450 or so, every time out. Maryland doesn't have the awful pass defense that Minnesota does, so they have more of a shot, but if Purdue can beat Illinois, Indiana, or Michigan State, the Terps shouldn't be a problem.

My Pick: Purdue
Confidence (out of 5): 2

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