Clemson-RU would really be interesting. On paper, they are in a different class. But they would likely be so disinterested and have so many guys skipping the game to prep for the draft, that RU could pull off the stunner.
GT in the Pinstripe
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Nebraska late season is a better team as is Illinois. Agree with you overall, people are pushing a narrative that they can't defend the run but their opponents are more pass oriented. GT, if they face us, will absolutely focus on run D and dare us to pass.
They have an elite defense.
But as you say, these minor bowls may end up being the schools in name only, they may be playing with a dozen or more opt-outs
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They would be scary to play even with a dozen optouts
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VT would beat us right now going away. This will be a difficult game early next season at Blacksburg unless we find a QB.
I would think Powell might be ready ? Went out on 10/21 .. that will be 9 weeks for the hand to heal.
Syracuse would be best as far as RU chances of winning the bowl game. VA Tech is improved since we played them, don’t see how a regular season matchup happens again in a bowl game. BC locked into Fenway much like we are locked into the Pinstripe. Most realistic and best matchup to get a win is Syracuse. Have to admit, it’s a boring matchup though. GA Tech, Miami, or Clemson much more interesting but don’t see wins coming in those games.
Yet they showed no ability to stop anyone from running on them. They weren't anything to write home about defending the pass either, coming in at #73 in passing efficiency defense. 211 YPG.
I’ll stop nothing, You wouldn’t want to play Bowling Green, I don’t care what ridiculous stats you bring up.
Georgia would beat us by 50 if we played them the last game of the season and GT would whip the sorry *** bottom half of the Big Ten.
We wouldn’t want to go anywhere near Toledo either
I would guess:
Clemson/Duke/UNC/Miami - Reliaquest (takes B1G spot), Gator, Sun and Holiday in some order
'Cuse - NOT going Pinstripe for 2nd straight year and 4th time total
BC - Fenway
VT - Mayo ??? (Charlotte)
Okay Zap. Whatever. Bowling Green lol. Gotcha. 7-5 overall (5-3 in THE MAC). 91st in Sagarin.
GT - couldn't "whip" the bottom half of the ACC yet YOU think they'd "whip" the bottom half ot he B1G? ********.
The B1G is awful outside of 3 teams and an Iowa team that won’t beat anyone any good.
Sagarin LMAO
Zap...you think Bowling Green would beat us....I remember when people were scared of playing Ball St in The International Bowl. Then we whipped them. We'd do the same to Bowling Green.
I'm not saying GT is a bad team. Not saying they couldn't beat us, either, BUT YOU are seriously giving them too much credit right now. Look at their entire resume NOT just Saturday's game. One of the biggest rivalries in the nation. Throw it out the window.
You "laugh" at Sagarin...probably the best ranking system out there for gamblers...or at lest one of...for a reason.
No one was afraid of Ball St.
We had friggen 12 NFL players on the field
Oh YES there were people here 100% thinking we would have trouble with them. No question whatsoever I remember it clear as day (the long term memory is still good, I promise...). We'd steamroll Bowling Green. 31-7 type of game.
An 8-4 Clemson is not falling to the Pinstripes. The ESPN writer who wrote that prediction is an idiot.
We "could," of course, but not the least bit likely. And, yes, you were I gotcha there!
damnit...blame @LeapinLou I was going off of his post... lol!!!LOL. You left out NC State (9-3/6-2). Finished 3rd in the conference.
Perfect example of what I'm saying. I wouldn't read much from the season into the bowl games. It's just another game but not so related to the regular season because of so many possible changes on both teams in a game.
My bad Rutgers will blow them out. What was I thinking. And did you not read the part about if RU plays like they did against Md. You think this team can beat anyone if they play like that?
I left off NC State, Louisville, and Florida State because they are a lock to be in bowls above the Pinstripe. The ACC, like the Sun Belt, has a lot of bowl eligible teams.
NJ.com is reporting that most likely opponents for the Pinstripe are GT, Miami, and BC.
Man, I would love for it to be Miami.
- Like Clemson, I think they would have more than a few guys sit the game out.
- Mario Christobal coaching against RU is a good story
- Fair to say a lot of those guys won't like playing in cold weather
- Chance for payback after all those butt whoopings in the 90s
- If we win it looks great. If we lose, perception not that bad.
Man, I would love for it to be Miami.
- Like Clemson, I think they would have more than a few guys sit the game out.
- Mario Christobal coaching against RU is a good story
- Fair to say a lot of those guys won't like playing in cold weather
- Chance for payback after all those butt whoopings in the 90s
- If we win it looks great. If we lose, perception not that bad.
Have not handicapped it yet but seems a bit overboard to me. Not predicting a RU win but doubt GT is as good as Maryland.
You can throw in Yankee Stadium? Thought there was only enough room for ground outs and bunts.
GO RU
I'm glad, did not want to play them at all