2009 Emerald Bowl Point Spread, Odds & Picks
December 23, 2009
After playing seven years in a BCS championship game the USC Trojans will have to settle with the Emerald Bowl as they face the 9 point underdog Boston College Eagles on December 26 at AT&T Park at 8:00 PM ET. College Bowl Betting Odds: Boston College Eagles +9 USC Trojans -9 O/U 44 The Trojans had a terrible second half of the season dropping 3 of their last 5 games. “We’re disappointed with the way we played the last half of this season, so the Emerald Bowl gives us a chance to...
Joe McKnight’s Emerald Bowl Status
December 21, 2009
Nothing is certain for USC’s star running back, Joe McKnight as the Trojans prepare for the Emerald Bowl on December 26th against Boston College. The NCAA is investigating a potential rules violation by McKnight that involves him receiving gifts based on this athletic ability, in this case a 2006 Land Rover valued at $27,000. This according to a recent story on McKnight in the LA Times. McKnight says he has never driven the SUV, despite reports that he has been observed driving the vehicle. ...
USC’s Emerald Bowl Outlook
December 17, 2009
Paul Peszko made a bold statement that the Emerald Bowl is the most important postseason game of the decade for USC. I’m not quite sure I can agree with that statement, but let’s take a look at some of the points he makes. If this team is really going to treat it with the same kind of intensity as their national title games, then this is a team you might want to keep an eye on when making your bowl picks. Of course, when looking at the bowl game odds you’ll see they are a...
2006 Emerald Bowl Picks
July 21, 2009
Two teams that are heading in opposite directions will face off in the 2006 Emerald Bowl when UCLA takes on Florida State. This bowl will be played at AT&T Park, which is the home of the San Francisco Giants, and will be the first time these two schools have faced off on the gridiron. The Bruins are coming off an impressive win against USC in their last game of the season and also beat Oregon State and Arizona State to close out the year. UCLA also has some bowl momentum stemming from their 22...
Burns’ 2008 Emerald Bowl Picks
December 27, 2008
Ben Burns showed yet again just why his college football bowl picks are so sought after in this industry. If you need a little help in beating the bowl game odds this year then make sure you take a look at the plays that Burns has to offer, such as this 2008 Emerald Bowl winner on the under in the Cal/Miami game: I’m playing on California and Miami to finish UNDER the total. Both these defenses are more than capable. Miami comes in having allowed just 315.8 total yards per game throughout...
Harvey’s 2008 Emerald Bowl Picks
December 27, 2008
It’s been a great year for followers of Bob Harvey and his bowl picks have not let them down either. This is a handicapper who has been around the betting scene for years and has used that experience to beat the bowl game lines every season. He’s right on pace for another winning year, and you can learn from his detailed notes on the games. Take a look at why he liked the UNDER here with the Miami/Cal Emerald Bowl in 2008. Cal is favored and for good reason. They boast the best...
