Papajohns.com Bowl: Uconn vs. South Carolina

Papajohns.com Bowl

Robert Guliano on Why Uconn will win: Because they have faced far greater things than their opponent South Carolina. This is a team that endured the tragic loss of teammate Jasper Howard and fought through what was at times an additionally heartbreaking season on the field. All their losses were by four points or less, and their five losses doesn’t come close to representing the loss they have faced this season.

Uconn Players to Watch:

3. RB Jordan Todman- Over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns this year. Scored four of those in a shootout against Big East champion Cincinnati.

2. Randy Edgsall- The Uconn coach beat Notre Dame then was rumored to be in talks with Notre Dame. Nevertheless, he is the Huskies’ football coach still, and they need him now.

1. Howard’s Legacy- This team has played spirited ball since the loss of their teammate. That won’t disappear Saturday.

Brandon Hickey on why (the other) USC will win: The Ol' Ball Coach brings his team into Birmingham, Alabama with a 7-5 record and a below .500 record in the SEC. Their only good wins came over Clemson in a rivalry game and Ole Miss. It is only fitting that they are playing in a bowl game named after an online pizza company against a team in Connecticut that has only been playing Division 1 football for 7 years.

South Carolina Key Players:

3. Online Pizza Companies-papajohns.com opened up so many doors for online pizza vendors when they got the sponsorship for this game. I can’t wait for the dominos.com bowl.

2. LB Eric Norwood-Undersized, but plays with a big heart. A potential NFL Draft steal.

1. QB Stephen Garcia-Stephen Garcia is known for having a drinking problem and being a mediocre quarterback. He’s been arrested for underage drinking and suspended earlier in his career for the same thing. His essentials this year are 17 touchdowns and 9 picks.

THE COMPROMISE: Gamecocks D holds down Huskies, 23-10 South Carolina.