Day 1 of 2023-24

We have more Bowls to pick than ever before this year so let's get to it. 

Quick Lane Bowl:

Bowling Green vs. Minnesota

The Bowling Green University Falcons are 7-5 and they face off against the 5-7 Minnesota Golden Gophers. A five-win team in a bowl you ask? Well, that means there were not enough six-win teams in the nation and Minnesota got in with an exception. Where is Bowling Green you ask? Bowling Green, Ohio, is the answer. It's in northwest Ohio just south of Toledo. I have no idea who will win this game. Most of us picked Minnesota because we have no idea what Bowling Green is. Well... now you know. Ohio's number one rated university for student satisfaction. A public research university located in beautiful northwestern Ohio. Send your kids and money today!

First Responder Bowl:

Texas State vs. Rice

I got my master's degree at Texas State before the turn of the century. It was called Southwest Texas State University back then. It's located in beautiful San Marcos, Texas. Texas State is supposed to turn out teachers for our state, but I can tell you they are failing in that endeavor at the moment. Does anyone want to teach? I can get you a job in beautiful Killeen, Texas. (Notice how all the cities in Texas are beautiful.) Qualifications? Are you breathing? Is your criminal record free of felonies? You're hired. Now get in there and teach the youth of America. Rice is full of brilliant people who will get non-teaching degrees. Texas State hired a hot shot coach who won't be there long. Most of us picked Texas State primarily because they have "Texas" on their jersey. Rice is in Houston though. They have some history of success. It's the First Responder Bowl. If you watch it you have time on your hands.

Guaranteed Rate Bowl:

Kansas vs. UNLV

We are pretty split on this bowl between traditional basketball powerhouses. Kansas has improved greatly in the past few years after having been a laughing stock. I have no idea about what UNLV has. They lost in their conference championship game. You would think Kansas would win easily but they lost their starting quarterback to the dreaded transfer portal. Again, if you watch this you are a real football fan. I salute you.

Note:

The bowl season is about to go through another change. Starting next year the Playoff will expand to 12 teams. But don't worry, there will still be Bowls. I plan to continue our lovely tradition of pestering you to make college football picks while you try to celebrate the Holidays. I need this to expand though. Pester other relatives to join. Comment on the blog. Talk some trash. Let's have fun! And... Hook'em Horns!!!!