MMBSD: Where We Stand

With about 3 weeks to go the Bowl picture (assuming that given the economy we'll still be having Bowl games) is starting to come into focus with only a few key matchups to to go. So here's the Big Games and How it Can Affect the Bowls in decreasing order of importance

1) Alabama v. Florida
The Gamecocks took their 4th ranked defense into Gainesville and were pummeled (I'd say into submission but Urban Meier the New Old Ball Coach and President of Del Bocca Vista Phase II doesn't accept submission) . The Gators averaged over 9 yards a play and put up over 50 once again. That leaves only Alabama and well known philanthropist Nick Saban standing in their way. While Alabama might have the higher rank, Florida will be the favorite. Winner goes to the Championship Game, loser to the Sugar Bowl

2) Texas Tech at OU
Texas Tech has so far ended overcome long history of choking in big games on the road. However they travel to the reigning Big 12 champ for one last giant game. Tech wins and outside of a stunning upset against Mizzou and they're off to the Championship Game. If OU and Cherokee national hero Sam Bradford can win then they still have to win against Ok State and a boost in the polls to go the Big 12 title game and onto the Championship Game. If Tech loses they'll be headed to the Fiesta Bowl while an OU loss will probably send Texas to the Fiesta Bowl.

3) Oregon State at Arizona/home Oregon
As odd as it sounds Oregon State controls the Pac 10. If it wins these two games they are off to the Rose Bowl and force USC into an at large Bid. Lose either of the two and USC is off to the Rose Bowl. There's an outside shot for BCSmagadon of USC going to the BCS championship without winning the Pac 10 so expect that idea to be thrown out there.

4) Michigan State at Penn State
For the first time in a long time the Big 10 won't only be determined by THE GAME. While a tOSU win over that team up North would automatically give it a share of the Big 10 title and an Oregon State loss contigent BCS bid the true marque game of the Big 10 is in Happy Valley. A Penn State win and its off to the Rose Bowl. A MSU win and it, at a minimum, gets a share of the Big 10 and a contigent tOSU loss trip to the Rose Bowl. Its also possible that MSU could get a BCS at large.

NFL

1) Giants crushed the Raven Dropping much to the delight of school children around the world. Th 9-1 Giants seem to be establishing themselves as the NFC favorites (at least among everyone without the initials M and J).

2) The other big statement game in the NFC was by the Packers over the Bears. While Orton's rustiness was apparent the game was won by the Bear's D-Line being manhandled.

3) I'm starting to come around to the idea that yes the Detroit Lions will be winless this year.

4) I'm not as convinced the Titans can go undefeated but its starting seem possible. Which I never thought I'd say

5) I already await Favre playoff 5 INT meltdown. There's nothing that can stop it now except maybe Angels.