Yesterday was a big day for SABOWL IX! We started out with everyone still solidly in the running (for the most part…cough, Stephen) and ended the day with a little separation between the studs and duds.
Right now we’ve got some impressive streaks going: Emily has won 6 in a row, Jimmy has won 4 in a row, and Christina is on a 3 game hot-streak. On the other end, Josh has completely blown a decent start with 5 straight losses.
With 5 bowls, the SABOWL could really start breaking some hearts and handing out false hope today! With that in mind, I’d like to introduce you to the new and improved SABOWL store over at www.sabowl.spreadshirt.com – the biggest improvement of this store over the past one is that the prices are fairly reasonable. Head over there and pick up some SABOWL goods before you get too SABOWL’d to do so.
A little preview on today’s action:
Military Bowl Presented by Northrop Grumman – Cincinnati favored by 3.5 over 
Virginia Tech.
Cincinnati: Rebecca, Michael, Joe, Josh
Virginia Tech: Emily, Jonathan, Ellen, Jimmy, Jim, April, D/J, Christina, Stephen
Hyundai Sun Bowl – Arizona favored by 8.5 over Duke
Arizona: Rebecca, Emily, Michael, Jonathan, Jim, D/J, Christina, Stephen
Duke: Joe, Ellen, Jimmy, Josh, April
Duck Commander Independence Bowl – Miami favored by 3.5 over South Carolina:
Miami: Emily, Joe, Ellen, Josh, April, D/J, Christina, Stephen
South Carolina: Rebecca, Michael, Jimmy, Jonathan, Jim
New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium – Boston College favored by 2.5 over Penn State:
Boston College: Rebecca, Emily, Jonathan, Jimmy, Jim, April, Stephen
Penn State: Joe, Ellen, Michael, Josh, D/J, Christina
National University Holiday Bowl – Southern California favored by 6.5 over Nebraska
Southern California: Rebecca, Michael, Joe, Ellen, Josh, April, Christina, D/J
Nebraska: Emily, Jonathan, Jimmy, Jim, Stephen
Looking forward to a good right with Cinci and VT.
Cincinnati is coached by Tommy Tuberville. You may remember him as the head of coach of Auburn a few years back. He led them to an undefeated season in the SEC but was looked over for the championship game and USC was chosen instead. This was the USC team that had to vacate their championship that year due to the Reggie Bush scandal. Auburn then had a couple of tough years and Tuberville was shown the door. I often wonder what would have happened if Auburn would have been picked to play for the title instead of USC. Would he still be at Auburn?
this is a quality comment here – that’s post worthy material.
The down side is that I picked Cinci which = doom for any team right now.
Stupid SABOWL
thanks. May have to copy and past that one for next year.
Nice upgrade to the store!
Thanks – We just ordered a couple shirts and a cartoon one for Ellie. Curious to get them and see the quality level, I’ve heard good things. I’ll keep you all posted on that.
BOSTON COLLEGE SUCKS!!!! Just like everything else in boston.
Totally ruined my night at work.
Not very many people are feeling sorry for you as we compare our picks to yours to see how many uniques we have left!
I had dreams of a 9 game winning streak dancing in my head.
In hind sight it serves me right choosing a boston team to win in Yankee Stadium. That was just poor judgement.
Looks like so far everyone is still very much in this thing. Jimmy has cleared out some space at the top of the pack but the SABOWL is still in play!
Well Nebraska is falling apart so it looks like it could be a 1 game difference at the top after tonight.
Wow this really turning into a game. Another OT?
There have been alot of good games this year. I would disagree with everyone who claims that these early bowl games are not real football. If you like football, you would appreciate what some of these smaller schools are doing.
Spread took care of you.
#PlayingTheSpread
We still have over half to the Sabowl season to go. Alot of things could still happen.