Bowl Rankings - TCU v MichSt #33 of 35, TT vs Minn #35 of 35

[Virginia Frog]

http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2012/12/3/3722170/the-every-bowl-game-ranking-2012-edition

35 bowls total, Best bowls to watch, in their opinion:

This site ranks the TCU vs Michigan St BWW Bowl as #33 . Ouch!

TxTech vs Minnesota is dead last @ #35 (MCC Houston Bowl)

Other Big Twelve bowls:

K-St v Oregon (BCS Fiesta) #2
Baylor v UCLA (Holiday) #3
Okie v TxA&M (Cotton) #4
Tx v OreSt (Alamo) #11
WV v 'Cuse (NY Yankee Stadium) #16
IwSt v Tulsa (Liberty) #20
OSU v Purdue (Heart Dallas) #28

Others of interest:

Rice v AFA (Amon Carter Stadium TCU/Bell Helicopter AF bowl) #25

NIU v FlaSt (BCS-Orange) #5 (intrigue w/ BCS buster, go Huskies!)

 

[steelfrog]

Funny AFB so high.

We are about right.

TT is about right

 

[jake102]

ESPN ranked it #17 or something like that.

 

[bscttyb]

This is because the BIG 10-12-14 (whatever they are now) is so bad....... Hopefully we don't lose to these Spartans.

 

[Virginia Frog]

This is because the BIG 10-12-14 (whatever they are now) is so bad....... Hopefully we don't lose to these Spartans.

And because this game is anticipated to be a defensive slugfest. One very bad offense and another that's had it's issues (which Boykin will show up!) makes for an anemic O production for all concerned.

It might just come down to a pick-six.

 

[Cougar/Frog]

This rating is based on entertainment value. Most folks think lots of scoring and no defense is entertaining. Those who love solid defense will really like this game, even if it ends up 10-6

 

[sous vide]

This rating is based on entertainment value. Most Idiotic folks think lots of scoring and no defense is entertaining. Those who love solid defense will really like this game, even if it ends up 10-6

fify

 

[larrythedonkey]

I know it's not a top 10 game but #33... Seriously? 2 top defenses in one of the top Big XII bowls. These guys must be on something to think these other games are better. Hawaii Bowl? Little Caesar's Bowl? Wow...

Not to mention it's obvious the second best game is the cotton bowl behind the MNC (An argument could be made for KSU Oregon but still....).

 

[Young and Horned]

That is just dumb. Our bowl is way better than most bowls out there. I would at least put us in mid teens.

 

[Limey Frog]

Ten out of ten punt units rate the TCU-MSU matchup this year's most compelling.

 

[Despite the odds Frog]

I think TCU vs. MSU is actually better than most, maybe top 10.

Better than any in Big 12 besides the Cotton and the Fiesta.

 

[weklfrog]

Its a 7-5 team vs a 6-6 team, neither of which will likely score many points. So on the surface, for anyone that does not have an existing interest in either of the two teams, it does not look very compelling.

 

[Aloha Frog]

I couldn't get past the first paragraph - sophomoric writing by a talentless clown. He should be writing for a small town weekly.

 

[GO_DJ]

I couldn't get past the first paragraph - sophomoric writing by a talentless clown. He should be writing for a small town weekly.

It's schtick. Have a sense of humor. Here is Spencer playing serious. He's one of the most talented CFB writers out there.

http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/6/3/2202986/coaches-drinking-and-the-two-men-at-the-rail

 

[Pharm Frog]

Ten out of ten "apparent" punt units rate the TCU-MSU matchup this year's most compelling.

This opens up the possibilities... And for what it's worth, I agree with you.

 

[Shadow Dweller]

Meh, SI.com has us at 20. All depends on who you ask.

 

[PurpleSouthpaw]

I think TCU vs. MSU is actually better than most, maybe top 10.

Better than any in Big 12 besides the Cotton and the Fiesta.

Nope, Holiday and Alamo are way more exciting match-ups, since UCLA and Oregon St are tougher opponents. I would put us above or equal to Meineke and Heart of Dallas. Sorry for the Pinstripe, WVU.

 

[Stiff Arm Frog]

EDSBS is what it is, written to entertain rather than inform.

I actually thought the article was pretty funny, and our bowl had the best bit. The bit about Sarin gas got me.

 

[frogbyproxy]

CFN is showing rankings and haven't found TCU yet and the only ones not ranked is 1-16.

Yardbarker

http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/ranking_all_35_college_football_bowls_for_2012_from_must_see_to_must_miss/12348985


13. Buffalo Wild Wings – TCU (7-5) vs. Michigan State (6-6) – Dec. 29 at 10:15 p.m. ET

With both teams returning a solid core of talent next season, this bowl could be a springboard to a big 2013. Despite losing quarterback Casey Pachall and moving to the Big 12, the Horned Frogs finished with a 7-5 record and are making their eighth consecutive bowl game. Michigan State was expected to be one of the frontrunners for the Big Ten title this year but needed a victory over Minnesota in the regular season finale just to get bowl eligible. This could be the final game for Spartans running back Le’Veon Bell, who could be entering the NFL Draft. Points could be at a premium with both teams ranked in the top 20 of total defense.