The Humanitarian Bowl and The Holiday Bowl

The Humanitarian Bowl: Idaho vs. Bowling Green



Bowling Green uses a spread offense and has one of the best receivers in the nation (Freddie Barnes) playing for them. Idaho has a surprisingly balanced offense and an ok defense. The biggest issue is that Idaho’s defense has issues pressuring the quarterback. It should be close, but Bowling Green will probably win.


Prospects to Watch in this Game


Bowling Green, Wide Receiver, Freddie Barnes: While only a mid round prospect because of his role in a spread offense and lack of strength and speed, Barnes is a former quarterback and runningback who recognizes defenses well. He also has great toughness and better hands than most would think. Could be another Marques Colston.


Idaho, Offensive Lineman, Mike Iupati: Reminds me a lot of Davin Joseph of the Buccaneers. Big, quicker then one would think and a ferocious blocker. May need some help in dealing with quicker interior linemen, but in general is a solid prospect who should go in the first two rounds.


The Holiday Bowl: Nebraska vs. Arizona


Arizona has had their best season in years and is getting a good bowl game for that hard work. I am picking Nebraska for one main reason; Ndamukong Suh is likely to dominate this game even more than he did the Texas game. He can and will effect a game like no other defensive player in years.


Prospects to Watch in this Game


Nebraska, Defensive Tackle, Ndamukong Suh: The best player in the upcoming draft. He can affect a game like no one. I would dare compare him to Patrick Willis in terms of how good a defensive player he can be.


Nebraska, Safety, Larry Asante: Lost in the play of Suh has been the solid play of the rest of the defense and the support of the safeties in the run game. Asante does have a tendency to over pursue and get out of position, but is a strong enough hitter to contribute on special teams. Mid to late round prospect.


Arizona, Cornerback, Devin Ross: Has good speed for his size and a great wingspan for batting away passes. While he has few interceptions, he excels at tipping the ball and is fluid in transition from the backpedal to playing the ball. He is a mid round prospect, mostly because bigger physical receivers can overwhelm him.