International Bowl Toronto, ON – While Northern Illinois is focused on averting a third straight bowl loss, South Florida’s biggest concern heading into its fifth straight postseason game is to avoid being consumed by an off-field distraction.
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Sugar Bowl New Orleans, LA – Tony Pike threw a few crisp passes to Mardy Gilyard on a cold, sunny afternoon.
Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA – Ohio State and Oregon both ended the regular season playing their best ball. Whichever team plays better New Year’s Day will be crowned Rose Bowl champion.
Capital One Bowl Orlando, FL – There’s no national championship up for grabs and it won’t even take place on the bright lights of the BCS stage.
Gator Bowl Jacksonville, FL – Among college coaches in any sport, few have achieved iconic status. Bobby Bowden certainly meets that criteria and he gets one last chance to add to his legacy.
Outback Bowl Tampa, FL – Northwestern is making its first trip to a January bowl game since 1997 because of the way it finished the regular season, but success in the postseason has eluded the Wildcats for decades.
Chick Fil-A Bowl Atlanta, GA – There’s no question Lane Kiffin’s brash style has shaken Tennessee from its doldrums that marked the end of predecessor Phillip Fulmer’s tenure.
Insight Bowl Tempe, AZ – Separated by just over 200 miles, Iowa State and Minnesota will travel roughly the same distance to the Insight Bowl in Tempe, Ariz.
The Sun Bowl El Paso, TX – Stanford’s Toby Gerhart came up just short in his Heisman Trophy bid. He may not have gotten so close, though, had Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford been in the running.
Thursday’s NBA Pick Along with key trends for each game, our team of writers and handicappers hand out their picks and predictions for Thursday, December 17, 2009 in the NBA.