West Virginia vs. Utah
Yup, Utah at 6-6 and WVU at 7-5. At least West Virginia has the excuse of losing their QB Will Grier to injury.
I was working most of the time during the first half and saw some plays but not a live quarter. I got that while I was on the air. One of my co-workers scoffed at the idea that being on the air and watching a game weren't possible and that I was making up the rules as I went along. Listen J.D. Hughes...
or anonymous employee, I've done this for 11 years. It's not easy to get every game in and carry out my arduous duties for a group of radio stations. The TV is on, I'm in the room, hence, I'm watching.
As for this game, no one needed to watch. Neither team seemed to care, especially West Virginia.
Utah 30 West Virgnia 14 Utah Coach Kyle Wittingham has an 11-1 record in bowl games, best among all current coaches.
Also, WVU's backup QB is Chris Chugunov, whose last name sounds like a bottom shelf vodka.
My Pick: Utah, record now 7-8.
What Did I Eat: Nothing. I was working, that point has already been made. I did have a sandwich from home and a can of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup for lunch.
Bowl Swag: Gift suite, football. Come on WVU players, put those footballs on ebay so I can buy one.
Fun Fact: This game is played at the old Cotton Bowl stadium, which is not the site of the current Cotton Bowl which is played at Cowboys Stadium. The stadium was featured in a 1981 episode of "Dallas" where J.R. Ewing meets Dusty Farlow.
Duke vs. Northern Illinois
This game was never in question. The MAC stinks this year in bowl season. I watched the first and fourth quarters live. In between, I hung out with co-workers including the doubting J.D. Hughes, drove home and watched Jeopardy.
If Northern Illinois and West Virginia played each other, they would have quit in the middle of the third quarter out of lack of interest. Actually, a Utah vs. Duke game would have been good.
Duke 36 NIU 14 The MAC is now 1-4 in bowl games.
My pick: Duke, back to .500 at 8-8.
What Did I Eat: Some Snyder's of Hanover Jalapeno Pretzel bites and dry roasted peanuts. I'm supposed to avoid certain snacks because of my high blood pressure. Not sure if these count. Felt like health food.
Bowl Swag: $175 Best Buy gift card, JBL bluetooth headphones, life-sized Fathead decal for participant of his likeness, Ogio backpack and tag, mini-helmet, hoodie, workout shorts, winter hat, vintage football. Now that is how you do a swag package. And this a game is in Detroit on a Tuesday.
Fun fact: While everyone hates Duke basketball, no one hates Duke football, which produced quarterback Sonny Jurgenson. Check out the 1972 Redskin highlights.
Good Lord, what I would give to have this NFL come back. Listen to John Facenda. No replay, a couple games on TV, NFL Films, daytime Super Bowls.
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