Ranking the bowl games, Part 2

Yes, this is completely my opinion. How I ranked the bowls were based completely on how much I will pay attention to each game. This has nothing to do with intriguing national story lines, talent match ups or whether or not Stewart Mandel thinks it's worth watching. (or any of the other "experts'" bowl rankings) Also, you can just assume PSU vs. TA&M is ranked No. 1 in my mind, just because I want to see the Lions play more than any other team. That ranking has nothing to do with ratings appeal and such. So, here's the other 31 bowls:

16. Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl (Dec. 31, 4 p.m.) Kentucky vs. Florida State - This one should be called the Mediocre Bowl, but UK's offense vs. FSU's defense is compelling enough. Maybe Jenn Sterger will take time out of her busy schedule to show off her boobies. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: UK 29, FSU 21.

15. Brut Sun Bowl (Dec. 31, 2 p.m.) South Florida vs. Oregon - The Shoulda-Woulda-Coulda Bowl is definately worth your time, given at one point, both were No. 2. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: USF 20, Oregon 17.

14. Konica Minolta Gator Bowl (Jan. 1, 1 p.m.) Texas Tech vs. Virginia - My cousin went to UVA, so I sort of a fan. Plus Penn State played them when I was in school, and I don't like passing teams like TT. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: UVA 23, TT 20.

13. Insight Bowl (Dec. 31, 6 p.m.) Indiana vs. Oklahoma State - I know I said no to feel-goods, but IU has overcome a lot to get here. Too bad not many people will see it on the NFL Network. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: OSU 41, IU 35.

12. AT&T Cotton Bowl (Jan. 1, 11:30 a.m.) Missouri vs. Arkansas - This will be the Tigers' chance to shove it in everyone's faces that they should have been in the BCS. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: Missou 45, Ark 28.

11. Outback Bowl (Jan. 1, 11 a.m.) Wisconsin vs. Tennessee - The first of the BigTen/SEC bowls. Remember, the Badgers have a two-game win streak against the SEC in bowls, and UT lost to PSU in the 2007 Outback. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: UW 24, UT 20.

10. Pacific Life Holiday Bowl (Dec. 27, 8 p.m.) Arizona State vs. Texas - This will be an underrated game going in, but might turn into a classic, as long as both teams show up to play. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: UT 30, ASU 20.

9. Champs Sports Bowl (Dec. 28, 5 p.m.) Boston College vs. Michigan State - The only reason to watch is to--hopefully--see that MSU really is a decent team, negating the "fluke" status of the PSU win. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: BC 16, MSU 14.

8. Chick-fil-A Bowl (Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.) Clemson vs. Auburn - The similarities between the two programs are just plain creepy. I like getting spooked, so this one's worth it. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: AU 18, Clem 14.

7. Allstate Sugar Bowl (Jan. 1, 8:30 p.m.) Hawai'i vs. Georgia - Sure, everyone is curious about this one, but really, I'll only watch it because no other games are on. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: UGA 31, Haw 27.

6. FedEx Orange Bowl (Jan. 3, 8 p.m.) Virginia Tech vs. Kansas - A lot of people will be screaming in the state of Missouri if KU loses big in this one, so it'll be fun. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: KU 24, VT 21.

5. Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 2, 8 p.m.) Oklahoma vs. West Virginia - Another one of those "if they both show up..." bowls. These two teams are pretty upset with themselves right now, as they both could have been playing in the Big Easy. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: OU 35, WVU 28.

4. Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1, 1 p.m.) Michigan vs. Florida - This is beginning to sound scary for the Wolves, but with all this time to prepare, and the final game for so many players and their head coach, UM's best will come out. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: UF 24, UM 23.

3. Rose Bowl presented by Citi (Jan. 1, 4:30 p.m.) Illinois vs. USC - How is it that the Illini--as four TD underdogs--can beat Ohio State in Columbus, but have no chance to beat the Trojans? Watch out. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: Ill 34, USC 31.

2. Allstate BCS Championship (Jan. 7, 8 p.m.) Louisiana State vs. Ohio State - I'm convinced that this one will go awry for certain "favorites," as the Bucks have everything to lose, while the Tigers are just happy to be there. Would have rather seem Oklahoma in this one. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: OSU 35, LSU 20.

So that's all folks, for my complete bowl rank--wait, I forgot...

1. Valero Alamo Bowl (Dec. 29, 8 p.m.) Penn State vs. Texas A&M - Of course I'm going to watch this. Duh. Off the cuff, no-research involved pick: OK, maybe I know a little bit more about these two teams than any of the others, but Penn State will win. PSU 38, A&M 14.

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