Meineke Car Care Bowl: Pitt vs. UNC

Meineke Car Care Bowl

Robert Guliano on Why UNC will win: Because they would win in basketball. North Carolina should stop caring about football, not to say they even do. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if quarterback T.J. Yates is just a basketball walk-on that got cut and was dumped on the football team. Yates has had a strikingly average year as he has consistently balanced game changing touchdown passes with self-destructive interceptions. Lucky for him, Pitt is coming off a heartbreak at the hands of Cincinnati and will likely go through the motions and let this one get away from them.

UNC Players to Watch:

3. Dave Wannstedt’s Mustache- I know he’s Pitt’s coach, but this thing could have a legitimate effect on the outcome of the game. If I were in the same city as that mustache, I would be mortified. I’m not saying it is an intimidator, but it’s more of a nuisance and an atrocious one at that.

2. Butch Davis’ freckles- The UNC coach has an abundance of these, which may be the reason I have never actually seen his eyes. Even when he coached the Browns and I watched him religiously every Sunday, I never really got past the dermal spots.

1. T.J Yates- Mark my words. Two touchdowns, Two Interceptions. Another day at the office.

Brandon Hickey on why Pitt will win: Remember when Pitt was up 38-24 against Cincinnati in the fourth quarter and seemed like a lock to go to a BCS bowl? Then Cincinnati puts up three touchdowns in the span of 8 minutes and beats the Wannstache and ends up in the Sugar Bowl. Now, Pitt finds themselves in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against basketball powerhouse North Carolina. Last year, this would have been a sweet basketball game. This year, it’s likely to be a game less exciting than Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader Reruns.

3. QB Bill Stull- Fact: Bill Stull is the only college student named William to go by the name Bill.

2. WR Jonathan Baldwin-The forgotten Baldwin brother is the Panthers’ leading receiver.

1. RB Dion Lewis-Lewis has 16 touchdowns as a true freshman. Pitt fans hope he becomes another LaRod Stephens-Howling.

THE COMPROMISE: Pitt 28-21. Because let's face it, this isn't basketball.