As of this post I am 3-2 against the spread and it looks like the Dollar Store for christmas shopping.  Loving this line up of games this week.  Merry Christmas.

12/23/08
7:00 Poinsettia Bowl, TCU vs Boise State
This one will be a very good game. It’s the #12 Scoring O (BSU) vs the #2 Scoring D (TCU).  Its’ the #9 Pass efficiency (BSU) vs #4 Pass Efficiency D (TCU).  TCU is going to need some long drawn out drives to stay in this one and wear down the Boise State Defense.  This is the best defense that Boise has played all year. 

Boise St is getting 2.  I’m taking the dreaded horned frogs to cover.

12/24/08
7:00 Hawaii Bowl, Notre Dame vs Hawaii
The rainbows have a more efficient offense (68 vs 86) and a less efficient defense (43 vs 72).  Both are pathetically turnover prone (85th and 83rd).  Hawaii will get some pressure on Jimmy the punk Clausen.  The Irish will be pretty successful with their 18th ranked pass efficiency D.  Charlie Weis has a new knee and a new one year lease on life. 

Hawaii is giving 1.5.  I’m taking the Irish and the points.

12/26/08
6:30 Motor City Bowl, FAU vs Central Michigan
Home Field advantage – C Michigan
Most interesting stat – C Michigan (#1 in punt returns)
Ugly is going to score some points, but it probably won’t be enough.  Turnover margin and field position are the difference in this snoozer. 

Central is giving 6.5.  Home field and turnover margin are worth more than that.  Take Central Michigan to cover