Outside of the BCS title game, every bowl game is basically just an exhibition. But not all exhibition games are built alike. There are some intriguing non-BCS games this year, including Alabama-Michigan State, Utah-Boise State (BCS buster reunion), Florida-Penn State (Urban Meyer vs. JoePa? Count me in), Georgia Tech-Air Force (for you triple-option fans) and Notre Dame-Miami (for Gen X’ers and nostalgia buffs). As for the Big East’s non-BCS bowls? Well, let’s just say the storylines are a little lacking. Yes, it’s nice to see Syracuse back in a bowl, and it will be fun to watch the Orange play in Yankee Stadium against Kansas State. Louisville will be back in bowl action against an old nemesis in Southern Miss. South Florida-Clemson will have a lot of athletes on the field. But is there a Big East bowl that you’re dying to see? Does Pitt-Kentucky get your blood pumping? A major part of the problem here, of course, is the down year that the Big East experienced in 2010. Not many league teams this year have much drawing power. Blame the ACC, too, for continuing its mediocrity. The Big East faces the ACC in two of its five non-BCS bowls, and this year that league offers 8-4 NC State and a 6-6 Clemson team as opposition. The bowl lineup also illustrates the Big East’s need for a better landing spot for its No. 2 team. West Virginia, at 9-3 and ranked No
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Week 2 is almost here! With that, here are 10 storylines to watch among the non-AQ teams: 1. Can Air Force put pressure on BYU’s two quarterbacks ? Part of the reason Riley Nelson and Jake Heaps were so successful last week against Washington was because their offensive line protected them so well, giving up no sacks. Air Force has experience up front, led by defensive end Rick Ricketts. If they can get to the young quarterbacks, the Falcons have a shot of breaking their six-game losing streak to BYU. 2. How does Wyoming handle the tragedy of this week against Texas ? The Cowboys were facing a hard enough game as it was, but now they go into Austin after the tragic death of a teammate. Ruben Narcisse was killed in a car accident and three players were injured. The team has tried to maintain its normal routine, but coach Dave Christensen has no idea what to expect at kickoff. They will wear decals on their helmets with Narcisse’s initials. 3. Does Utah quarterback Jordan Wynn play against UNLV ? Wynn is listed as day to day with a sprained thumb on his throwing hand and could be a game-time decision for the Utes. He got hurt early in the opener last week against Pittsburgh but still threw for 283 yards. Backup Terrance Cain is capable, having started the first eight games of last season. Cain had a good day against UNLV last season, going 17-of-24 for 174 yards with two touchdown passes. 4. Can Tulane pull a Jacksonville State ? Ole Miss is going to go into its game against Tulane looking to make up for an embarrassing home loss to Jacksonville State last week. Tulane was one of the worst teams in Conference USA last season and was not overly impressive in its opener. Southeastern Louisiana had more total yards (266-252) and more first downs (17-15) and Tulane had three turnovers but still won. Chances for an upset are unlikely, but hey, there is always Jacksonville State for inspiration. 5.
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What to Watch among non-AQs: Week 2
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First and second round sites include Providence, Buffalo, New Orleans , Jacksonville, Oklahoma City , Milwaukee , San Jose, and Spokane . Really want Texas to win two in the Big XII tourney to get up to the 6 line. That answered my first question. Going to have… Source: Burnt Orange Nation :: A Texas Longhorns Blog
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