August 30, 2018 post and [What had happened was…]
“Don’t laugh unless you did better on your picks.”
Washington 26 – Auburn 18 “Has Pac 12 Arrived Bowl” Peterson beat the higher ranked teams with less talented players at Boise St. Can he win with better players? [“Pac 12 almost arrived, but not yet, not yet.” Washington 16 – Auburn 21. Washington’s loss of an offensive tackle and tight end made the difference. We don’t give the offensive line enough credit.]
Notre Dame 21 – Michigan 19 “Coach Prestige Bowl” Both highly visible coaches have top 10 talent. Home field gets Norte Dame the win unless Harbaugh is the superior coach. [“Coach Harbaugh lost this one.” Notre Dame 24 – Michigan 17. I picked this winner and almost the score.]
Miami 24 – LSU 16 “LSU Future Bowl” Can LSU eliminate the “Can’t Recruit QBs” label? Semi-home game for LSU does not get them over the top. [“Future looks a lot better.” Miami 17 – LSU 33; What a difference a QB can make at LSU. What took you so long? Miami’s defense was ranked No. 3 in the nation – fooled me.]
Florida State 38 – VA Tech 22 “Newer Coaches Bowl” First year coach with more talent verses third year coach. Taggart’s offensive scheming wins this one against weaker VA Tech linebackers. [“Newest coach lost.” Florida State 38 – VA Tech 22; VA Tech coaches knew Florida State players better than Florida State coaches.]
West Virginia 32 – Tennessee 22 “Offense vs Defense Bowl” Holgorsen’s best team can’t blow this one unless D-coach Pruitt can become a Tennessee super hero overnight. [“Offense won the bowl.” West Virginia 40 – Tennessee 15. D-coach Pruitt is not a super hero yet.]