Disappointing Bowl Season for the ACC

The ACC has once again proven that it is not a power football conference. Eight teams out of the ACC made, or as of tomorrow night, will have made bowl appearances this year. The participates included, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Florida State, Maryland, Wake Forest, Boston College, Clemson and Virginia Tech. All the games have been decided except for the Orange Bowl between Virginia Tech and Kansas. The ACC's has managed to only 2 of the 7 that have been played thus far. Football in the ACC has a long way to go in order to considered in the same conversation as the SEC.

The Music City Bowl

I still expect to see a good game out of Florida State this afternoon. Florida State is depleted, missing as many as 35 players to either injury or violations of team rules. I expect, because of this, FSU will feel compelled to make a good showing.

Kentucky has a solid team, playing in arguably the toughest football conference and a quality triple OT win over LSU. They also enter this game with a Senior Quarterback, Andre' Woodson, who figures to be an early NFL draft pick.

Look for a good game. 4:00 EST kickoff on ESPN.


UPDATE: FSU lost in a valiant effort, 35-28. They had the ball with an opportunity to tie the game with a "Hail Mary" as the game clock hit double zeros. The ball was batted down by a Kentucky defensive back, giving Kentucky the win. This is Kentucky's second consecutive Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl title. Last year Kentucky beat another Bowden coached team in Clemson.