This should be called the Letdown Bowl this year. Both teams not happy about being here this year as Clemson had hopes of a much higher placing on the bowl chain and UK's loss to UT still stings and will when this one kicks off. Practice yesterday for UK was very lackluster. Good news is, Cobb should be 100% for the the game and maybe Brooks will pull out some stops and veto some of those awful Joker calls. Have a feeling this is Brooks' last game as head coach for UK as well and will use that as a motivating tool. Joker's contract states that 2010 his salary will be the head coach salary instead of the "coach-in-waiting" salary he has received for the last two years even if he is not listed as the head coach. Still with UK's porous run defense against Spiller, my lean is to Clemson at -7 and the under of 52. I look for a ball control game by Clemson and lots of rushing yards (like UT, Miss St., ALA, etc) did against UK. Will report back closer to game time. Also note that ticket sales are VERY slow for a UK bowl game so far.
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This should be called the Letdown Bowl this year. Both teams not happy about being here this year as Clemson had hopes of a much higher placing on the bowl chain and UK's loss to UT still stings and will when this one kicks off. Practice yesterday for UK was very lackluster. Good news is, Cobb should be 100% for the the game and maybe Brooks will pull out some stops and veto some of those awful Joker calls. Have a feeling this is Brooks' last game as head coach for UK as well and will use that as a motivating tool. Joker's contract states that 2010 his salary will be the head coach salary instead of the "coach-in-waiting" salary he has received for the last two years even if he is not listed as the head coach. Still with UK's porous run defense against Spiller, my lean is to Clemson at -7 and the under of 52. I look for a ball control game by Clemson and lots of rushing yards (like UT, Miss St., ALA, etc) did against UK. Will report back closer to game time. Also note that ticket sales are VERY slow for a UK bowl game so far.
Clemson is 4-4 against bowl teams (Middle Tennessee State, Boston College, Florida State, Miami). All at home except for Miami.
Kentucky is 2-4 against bowl teams. They beat Georgia and Auburn, both on the road. Their 4 losses doesn't look good, but they are to Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee in overtime.
Not much else here. Clemson is 8-5 ATS and Kentucky is 6-6 ATS.
SEC Dogs are money in bowl games. They are hitting at a 64% rate since 2000.
Analysis: Kentucky has a pretty good Defense. It has a great Pass D, but a iffy Run D. Spiller could run all over these guys, but if they can fill the box then I think they have a chance. They held Ingram to 140 (I know not great, but just setting a basis). I expect Clemson to get their punches in against Kentucky, but I don't expect them to run wild against them.
Analysis: This could be tough for Kentucky. Kentucky has a bad passing game but a solid running game. Clemson has a really good pass defense but a bad run defense. They have allowed an avg of 278 rush yards in the last two games. If Kentucky can run early and often on Clemson, that will force Clemson to load the box and then Kentucky has a chance to use the passing game. I expect the play action to be very succesful for Kentucky.
Other:
Net Punt Avg: Clemson: 34.2 Kentucky: 37.2
Penalties / yards per game Clemson: 4.8 / 42.6 Kentucky: 4.6 / 40.6
3rd Down Conversion (offensive): Clemson: 39% Kentucky:39%
3rd Down Conversions (defensive) Clemson: 39% Kentucky: 40%
Field Goals: Clemson: 21/31 Kentucky: 9/14
Red Zone Score (offensive) Kentucky: 82% (Clemson doesn't have this info)
Red Zone Score (defensive) Kentucky: 76%
Red Zone Touchdown (offensive) Kentucky: 68%
Red Zone Touchdowns (defensive) kentucky: 57%
Turnover Margin: Clemson: +5 Kentucky: +3
Analysis: Not much going on here at all. Sorry can't really go much futher.
Final Analysis: Sorry guys this is not the best write up. Well I'm going with Kentucky here. I just think an SEC dog catching points is a must play. Also, Clemson is coming off a tough defeat and went from playing in the Orange Bowl to this game. Will they get up?
Clemson: 30 Kentucky: 28
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Clemson vs. Kentucky..
Some stats...
Clemson is 4-4 against bowl teams (Middle Tennessee State, Boston College, Florida State, Miami). All at home except for Miami.
Kentucky is 2-4 against bowl teams. They beat Georgia and Auburn, both on the road. Their 4 losses doesn't look good, but they are to Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee in overtime.
Not much else here. Clemson is 8-5 ATS and Kentucky is 6-6 ATS.
SEC Dogs are money in bowl games. They are hitting at a 64% rate since 2000.
Analysis: Kentucky has a pretty good Defense. It has a great Pass D, but a iffy Run D. Spiller could run all over these guys, but if they can fill the box then I think they have a chance. They held Ingram to 140 (I know not great, but just setting a basis). I expect Clemson to get their punches in against Kentucky, but I don't expect them to run wild against them.
Analysis: This could be tough for Kentucky. Kentucky has a bad passing game but a solid running game. Clemson has a really good pass defense but a bad run defense. They have allowed an avg of 278 rush yards in the last two games. If Kentucky can run early and often on Clemson, that will force Clemson to load the box and then Kentucky has a chance to use the passing game. I expect the play action to be very succesful for Kentucky.
Other:
Net Punt Avg: Clemson: 34.2 Kentucky: 37.2
Penalties / yards per game Clemson: 4.8 / 42.6 Kentucky: 4.6 / 40.6
3rd Down Conversion (offensive): Clemson: 39% Kentucky:39%
3rd Down Conversions (defensive) Clemson: 39% Kentucky: 40%
Field Goals: Clemson: 21/31 Kentucky: 9/14
Red Zone Score (offensive) Kentucky: 82% (Clemson doesn't have this info)
Red Zone Score (defensive) Kentucky: 76%
Red Zone Touchdown (offensive) Kentucky: 68%
Red Zone Touchdowns (defensive) kentucky: 57%
Turnover Margin: Clemson: +5 Kentucky: +3
Analysis: Not much going on here at all. Sorry can't really go much futher.
Final Analysis: Sorry guys this is not the best write up. Well I'm going with Kentucky here. I just think an SEC dog catching points is a must play. Also, Clemson is coming off a tough defeat and went from playing in the Orange Bowl to this game. Will they get up?
SEC dogs are the play like Hawk says......no wonder we tend to do well in bowl games my friend. Kentucky is also no slouch on D and might give Clemson more trouble than they are used too? I'll take the 7 here for sure.
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SEC dogs are the play like Hawk says......no wonder we tend to do well in bowl games my friend. Kentucky is also no slouch on D and might give Clemson more trouble than they are used too? I'll take the 7 here for sure.
I'm afraid this time I'm going to have to disagree with both Hawkeye & Irisheyez . I agree that the SEC as a dog is generally money in the bank, but in this case I just don't see it happening.
Both teams seem to mirror each other in that they like to run first but Clemson seems to have the more balanced offence. Seeing that the line is only at 7pts. I'll make a small play on Clemson and take the under
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I'm afraid this time I'm going to have to disagree with both Hawkeye & Irisheyez . I agree that the SEC as a dog is generally money in the bank, but in this case I just don't see it happening.
Both teams seem to mirror each other in that they like to run first but Clemson seems to have the more balanced offence. Seeing that the line is only at 7pts. I'll make a small play on Clemson and take the under
Six days out from the game and the only change from my previous post is that ticket sales went through the roof for UK fans. Last I heard UK purchased all their allotment and then bought up what Clemson returned as thyey only bought 4,000 tickets. Looks like another UK home game in Nashville. As a UK homer, I want to think the Cats can win this, but I can only see it if Joker lets Newton actually throw the ball downfield. Still Spiller should have a field day against the run defense of UK. I am staying away from this game, maybe a small play on the under. Practice at UK has been energetic but not great. Maybe things will change once they get to Nashville? Good luck to all who play this game.
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Six days out from the game and the only change from my previous post is that ticket sales went through the roof for UK fans. Last I heard UK purchased all their allotment and then bought up what Clemson returned as thyey only bought 4,000 tickets. Looks like another UK home game in Nashville. As a UK homer, I want to think the Cats can win this, but I can only see it if Joker lets Newton actually throw the ball downfield. Still Spiller should have a field day against the run defense of UK. I am staying away from this game, maybe a small play on the under. Practice at UK has been energetic but not great. Maybe things will change once they get to Nashville? Good luck to all who play this game.
College Sharp - it appears you and I are on the same games so far
Clemson for me, although it makes me a bit nervous (SEC dog of a TD)...Clemson has more weapons, and I fully expect Spiller to have a Monster game - if he doesn't it, I expect to lose this play
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College Sharp - it appears you and I are on the same games so far
Clemson for me, although it makes me a bit nervous (SEC dog of a TD)...Clemson has more weapons, and I fully expect Spiller to have a Monster game - if he doesn't it, I expect to lose this play
Good for UK: UK with 3 strait bowl wins, will be a partisan UK crowd, have had more time for the freshman qb to mature, CB Trevard Lindley should finally be healthy, several other nagging injuries have healed, have Randall Cobb, beat Clemson in this same bowl 3 years ago.
Bad for UK: aforementioned qb is still a freshman, best LB Sam Maxwell is out, 3 or 4 players with flu as of Chrismas day, Clemson has Spiller.
Questions: which team will be the most ready as both teams had higher hopes that were dashed at the end of the season. Clemson's coaching.
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Good for UK: UK with 3 strait bowl wins, will be a partisan UK crowd, have had more time for the freshman qb to mature, CB Trevard Lindley should finally be healthy, several other nagging injuries have healed, have Randall Cobb, beat Clemson in this same bowl 3 years ago.
Bad for UK: aforementioned qb is still a freshman, best LB Sam Maxwell is out, 3 or 4 players with flu as of Chrismas day, Clemson has Spiller.
Questions: which team will be the most ready as both teams had higher hopes that were dashed at the end of the season. Clemson's coaching.
Clemson all day small Play!!! Like the over even better !!! Yall need to just sit back and watch the second half of this game have a feeling it's gonna be great !!! Over let's get this money!!!! Clemson has a very explosive offense !!!
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Clemson all day small Play!!! Like the over even better !!! Yall need to just sit back and watch the second half of this game have a feeling it's gonna be great !!! Over let's get this money!!!! Clemson has a very explosive offense !!!
Practice in Nashville has been average at best for UK. Not much energy as players seem to have the "been here done this attitude". Some sickness is present on the team but nothing overwhelming. Brooks VERY concerned with how to stop Spiller and making some changes to starting line up at end and tackle. Locke is almost 90% and Cobb is 95%. Hartline is able to play but coach says freshman will start and continue to play unless offense stagnates. Still look for some downfield plays for a change for UK. Switching my lean to the over but still most likely leaning to no bet on the line which is now UK +6.5. Brooks need to find some serious motivation to get this team going and IF Clemson comes out swinging they could have a big difference in the score to make up in the second half.
Good luck to all and GO CATS!!
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Practice in Nashville has been average at best for UK. Not much energy as players seem to have the "been here done this attitude". Some sickness is present on the team but nothing overwhelming. Brooks VERY concerned with how to stop Spiller and making some changes to starting line up at end and tackle. Locke is almost 90% and Cobb is 95%. Hartline is able to play but coach says freshman will start and continue to play unless offense stagnates. Still look for some downfield plays for a change for UK. Switching my lean to the over but still most likely leaning to no bet on the line which is now UK +6.5. Brooks need to find some serious motivation to get this team going and IF Clemson comes out swinging they could have a big difference in the score to make up in the second half.
I'm a KY & SEC Fan, but do not like this match up for my Kitties.
See same style game plan as deployed for AL & TN games.... CJ Spitter is too explosive with a really good O'line....not as good as Bama, but good enough to hold their line to open some holes & play GAP football.
It's all about the #'s, it adds up to a Clemson victory by 2 TD's.
Hope I'm wrong for my pride & Cats....
For my bankroll, will play Clemson
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I'm a KY & SEC Fan, but do not like this match up for my Kitties.
See same style game plan as deployed for AL & TN games.... CJ Spitter is too explosive with a really good O'line....not as good as Bama, but good enough to hold their line to open some holes & play GAP football.
It's all about the #'s, it adds up to a Clemson victory by 2 TD's.
Kentucky and the SEC has owned the Music City bowl the last 3 years with Kentucky winning 2 of the last 3 and Vandy winning last year. This year Clemson has the weapons to put an end to that SEC run. After last seasons disappointing loss to the Cornhuskers as a 2 point favorite in the Gator Bowl, I look for these Tigers to come out loaded for wildcat.
Clemson - 27 Kentucky - 10
Tigers - 6.5 under 53
Partytime at the grand ole opry, for the Tigers that is.
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Kentucky and the SEC has owned the Music City bowl the last 3 years with Kentucky winning 2 of the last 3 and Vandy winning last year. This year Clemson has the weapons to put an end to that SEC run. After last seasons disappointing loss to the Cornhuskers as a 2 point favorite in the Gator Bowl, I look for these Tigers to come out loaded for wildcat.
Clemson - 27 Kentucky - 10
Tigers - 6.5 under 53
Partytime at the grand ole opry, for the Tigers that is.
Record fourth consecutive bowl bid for Kentucky - one of just 11 schools nationally to win its bowl in each of the past three seasons.
Coach Brooks arguably did his best work this season as Kentucky overcame injuries to its season-opening starting quarterback (Hartline) and its best defensive player
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Record fourth consecutive bowl bid for Kentucky - one of just 11 schools nationally to win its bowl in each of the past three seasons.
Coach Brooks arguably did his best work this season as Kentucky overcame injuries to its season-opening starting quarterback (Hartline) and its best defensive player
Clemson was favored in each of its last three bowl games but ended up losing each game outright. Last year, Nebraska notched the upset over the Tigers in the Gator Bowl. The Tigers are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 bowl appearances, a consistent underachiever.
Kentucky has won all three bowl games they’ve been to under Rich Brooks, as an underdog each time. Last year, the Wildcats pulled the 25-19 upset over East Carolina as 3-point dogs.
The Music City Bowl has been a house of horrors for the favorite. Over the last decade only one favorite has cashed in 10 tries in Nashville. Eight of the last 10 underdogs have won this game in outright fashion, including a pair of big dogs of more than a touchdown.
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Recent Bowl History
Clemson was favored in each of its last three bowl games but ended up losing each game outright. Last year, Nebraska notched the upset over the Tigers in the Gator Bowl. The Tigers are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 bowl appearances, a consistent underachiever.
Kentucky has won all three bowl games they’ve been to under Rich Brooks, as an underdog each time. Last year, the Wildcats pulled the 25-19 upset over East Carolina as 3-point dogs.
The Music City Bowl has been a house of horrors for the favorite. Over the last decade only one favorite has cashed in 10 tries in Nashville. Eight of the last 10 underdogs have won this game in outright fashion, including a pair of big dogs of more than a touchdown.
UK is going for there 4th straight bowl win here. They have had some time to heal up and I know that Nashville will be painted blue with the big blue nation as always. Brooks is a better coach and gets the win here, but ill take the TD just in case.
UK+7 (2 units)
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UK is going for there 4th straight bowl win here. They have had some time to heal up and I know that Nashville will be painted blue with the big blue nation as always. Brooks is a better coach and gets the win here, but ill take the TD just in case.
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Clemson -7 Medium Play Final Play Sharp 
)...Clemson has more weapons, and I fully expect Spiller to have a Monster game - if he doesn't it, I expect to lose this play
Your Comment is just Wrong. I hope that "retarded bow legged kid" kicks your ass.
Over let's get this money!!!! Clemson has a very explosive offense !!!
as a dogs 
is a good play
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