Bowls start tomorrow
2 pm, Bahamas Bowl, Buffalo v. Charlotte, ESPN
If I had unlimited time and money, I would probably go to the Bahamas to watch this game. Not really based on anything of the teams, but because it seems pretty weird and cool to watch a game in the Bahamas. In any event, Charlotte has only had football for five years, and Buffalo is making their fourth bowl appearance, and both are are looking for their first win. BTW, if I'm looking for a head coach I'm giving Buffalo coach Lance Leipold a pretty long look. His record in Division 3 was nearly perfect, and Buffalo has the look of a consistent winner (which is something, for Buffalo). When Illinois cans Lovie after next season he would be a pretty solid hire.
7:30, Frisco Bowl, Utah State v. Kent State, ESPN2
Well well, Badge's favorite head coach ever, Gary Anderson, gets the Friday night football spot in Frisco, Texas. His quarterback, Jordan Love, is being talked about as a potential first round pick, so that's interesting. Also, he was recently cited for marijuana possession, which always makes me wonder if Utah is just a state full of narcs. Kent State rattled off three wins at the end of the season to clinch a bowl berth. Still, they only held one team below 20 points all season, and that was worst in FBS football Akron, so don't expect a defensive battle.