In almost their entire football history, the Gamecocks haven’t had “it” – the intangible (and talent) to reel off big win after big win – they have “it” this year and the ‘Noles aren’t quite there.
The Pick: Gamecocks 34 ‘Noles 24
ATS Section (44-42-1 to date)
We’re 2-1 straight up, but 1-2 ATS in ACC bowls…
Gamecocks and over 3 vs. FSU
Take to Bank %: 60%
There probably isn’t a game this ACC bowl season I’d like to be more wrong about, but any ACC team outside of Virginia Tech was going to have trouble in this particular game.
Orange Bowl breakdown coming up next – thoughts on the Chick-Fil-A Bowl?
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If Harris does more of this, the 'Canes beat the Irish. (Pic per OrangeandWhite.com)
Miami faces an old rival in a exhibition for their new coach Al Golden to see what he has…
2010 ACC Pick’Em (71-29 so far on the season)
12/31/10 – Miami Hurricanes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish / CBS / 2 ET
Must-See Matchup, Miami offense vs. ND Defense: ‘Canes rushing game vs. ND rushing D
The Hurricanes have so many options at RB, but often misuse them – will they find holes and stick with the run on a middle of the pack rush defense?
Must-See Matchup, ND offense vs. Miami Defense: Freshman QB Rees vs. Miami secondary
The Hurricanes have the no. 2 pass defense in the country and have 16 INTs on the season – Rees had over 2,000 yards passing once he took over at QB with 15 TDs and 7 INTs while guiding Notre Dame to a strong finish.
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Parker saw the bench for most of the his last game - how will he respond Friday? (Pic per OrangeandWhite.com)
Clemson tries to fend off a losing season against the Big East’s Bulls…
2010 ACC Pick’Em (71-29 so far on the season)
12/31/10 – Clemson Tigers vs. South Florida Bulls / ESPN / noon ET
Must-See Matchup, Clemson offense vs. USF Defense: Tigers’ ground game vs. USF rushing D
Even down Andre Ellington, Clemson has to establish the run for their offense to be functional – Jamie Harper is the guy against the nation’s 33rd ranked D at stopping the run.
Must-See Matchup, USF offense vs. Clemson Defense: USF ground game vs. Clemson rushing D
If it’s been said once – it’s been said a million times…these teams are mirror images of each other and both struggle offensively – USF needs to get the ground game going to keep the heat off their QBs from Bowers and co.
Watch 4: The Tigers to find a way to take this one.
Clemson has beat better teams this season – and also lost to teams worse…the Tigers shake off their season finale with a decent performance in a win Friday.
The Pick: Tigers 24 Bulls 16
ATS Section (44-42-1 to date)
We’re 2-1 straight up, but 1-2 ATS in ACC bowls…
Clemson and over 5.5 vs. USF
Take to Bank %: 10%
Hard to put a lot of confidence in a offense that’s so sporadic.
Sun Bowl breakdown coming up next – thoughts on the Meineke?