Classy Bowl Predictions: Constable and Kellen

A little late to the party, but not to worry.  The Constable and Kellen's Classy Bowl Predictions are here. 

Sparty looks like he could rip a tree out of the ground...or
squish a Cardinal...or do something mean to whatever the
hell Stanford actually is.

Rose Bowl Game Presented by Vizio, Jan. 1:  Michigan State vs. Stanford
A battle of top defenses eventually gives way to a late flurry of touchdowns.  Tied 3-3 at the half, Stanford takes a 10-3 lead early in the 4th quarter and has another late score but Sparty manages two touchdowns and a field goal in the final 15 and comes away with a 20-17 victory.

Discover Orange Bowl, Jan. 3: Ohio State vs. Clemson

In a battle of bitterness over dashed hopes and dreams, Ohio State’s defense sends Tajh Boyd to the sidelines early and walks away with a relatively comfortable victory.  After being put in their place by Mark D’Antonio and the Spartan defense, B1G fans will now have to see Buckeye fans’ arrogance begin to re-emerge.  Ohio State 34, Clemson 17

Capital One Bowl, Jan. 1: Wisconsin vs. South Carolina

In another battle of disappointed fan bases, South Carolina gets behind early and is unable to contain Melvin Gordon and James White for much of the game.  Steve Spurrier slams his visor to the ground and wishes he’d spent more than 14 hours in the office prepping for the game but ultimately the Gamecocks’ superior athletes provide the come from behind victory.  South Carolina 31, Wisconsin 28.

Outback Bowl, Jan. 1: Iowa vs. LSU

This will be the only B1G bowl game in which the team from the north gets blown out.  LSU is too talented and too fast for the very traditional B1G defensive players the Hawkeyes put on the field.  LSU 35, Iowa 10

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, Dec. 28: Michigan vs. Kansas State

To me, this may be the most difficult matchup to predict.  Both teams have been anything but consistent but both are capable of playing really, really well at times.  If I had ever gotten good service from a BW3 (yes, I’m still bitter about the mini corn dogs I ordered but didn’t get in Ann Arbor in 2005), I might be more interested in this game.  Michigan 27, K-State 24

TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl, Jan. 1: Nebraska vs. Georgia

I desperately want Nebraska to win this game and for the same reason as Big Party.  Bo Pelini brings entirely too much entertainment to the B1G for it to come to an end just yet.  Taylor Martinez plays his best game of the year and Ameer Abdullah runs for 200+ to give the Huskers a close victory in a shootout.  Nebraska 38, Georgia 35

Maxx goes for the jugular against Syracuse for the final go
ahead TD in the second half.

Texas Bowl, Dec. 27, Minnesota vs. Syracuse

I saved the best for last just like I open my biggest present last on Christmas morning.  Syracuse has demonstrated a relatively stout run defense so winning this game will require Phil Nelson to make some plays with his arm.  Good for him that Drew Wolitarsky and Donovahn Jones just got an extra few weeks of practice.  That time to polish the passing game shows and Nelson shows that he’ll have three great targets next season in Jones, Wolitarsky, and Maxx Williams.  Combined with David Cobb running for over 100 in a steady ground game, the Gophers pull away in the second half.  Minnesota 34, Syracuse 24

Last but not least, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from the Butler House and all of us at Recession Proof!

Gopher Santa has a bag full of new recruits for Jerry and company!