Thursday, November 18, 2004

Bowling

Not really.

But are you really going to watch any of this stuff, at least before New Year's Day?

And, if so, is it because:

a) you are an alum of a school in one of the games;
b) your nephew is the scout team free safety for one of the teams;
c) your neighbor's son is the third trombone in the band for one of the participants;
d) you have a gambling problem and this is the only action you can get;
e) you're Mel Kiper looking for the next great sleeper; or
f) you absolutely, positively have nothing better to do?

Because, absent a playoff, most of these games don't matter.

At all.

Absent a meaningful playoff system, does it really matter who goes to or wins the Houston Bowl or the Music City Bowl? (The smart school is the one that can wangle a trip for its kids to the Hawaii Bowl, and they should get points if not props just for that decision).

I'd like to think that the games do, but they don't, at least, not for anyone but those who play in the game.

But, if you want to check out a scouting report as to who might play in what game, click on the link and enjoy.

And, after you read it, take up another hobby, or, at least one that will keep you occupied until January 1.

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