With due respect to the Huskies of Northern Illinois, how the heck are they favored in the Humanitarian Bowl? The MAC conference is an incredible 2-14 against the spread in bowl games. To me, that means if you are going to go with a MAC team, they need to have something very special going on. The Huskies were special...until their loss to Miami of Ohio in the MAC Championship game. Since that demoralizing loss, Northern Ill. has lost its head coach to Minnesota. Adding to dysfunction is the fact the offensive and defensive coordinators have also left the Huskies. With no idea right now of where the program is heading, how can these kids give any kind of meaningful effort?
On the other side of the ball, Fresno St. is the picture of stability. Their coach, Pat Hill, has just re-signed as the Bulldog head coach; their RB Rouse is back at almost full strength; their QB is a three-year starter; their offensive line is very experienced; and they are playing on Boise St.'s blue turf, a field the Bulldogs are familiar with.
Additionally, Pat Hill is 0-5 as a favorite in bowl games, BUT, 5-0 in bowl games as a favorite!
TWO STAR PLAY ON FRESNO ST. OVER NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Saturday, December 18, 2010
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