Who will win the Fiesta Bowl?

[John Corn]

Who will win the Fiesta Bowl? :)

[James_F]

There is no way OSU has any chance against Miami.

[Keith4USC]

Miami wins 31 - 21

[markh]

I helped John out by joining him with a vote for OSU. :) I give them a chnce with a healthy Clarret(sp?) and Miami has been run on this year. I know Miami is more athletic but I have to stick up for the Big 10. Anybody catch them Badgers beating Colorado?

[DCSholtis]

Bucks by 14.....aided by a VERY pissed off Maurice Clarett...Im banking on him taking out his anger and bitterness on Miami...or at least thats what I expect:D

[John Corn]

From ESPN's Bill Curry:

"Miami relinquishes 3.9 yards per rush. More disturbing, West Virginia ran for 363 yards, Florida State 296, and several other opponents pounded the vaunted front seven of the Hurricanes for long stretches.

Ohio State will prepare even more vigorously than usual in this crucial area, since it is the Buckeyes' strength and the key to keeping Miami's offense off the field.

Further encouragement for Ohio State is the Hurricanes' red zone performance. The defense allowed 27 scores in 35 trips, and 21 were touchdowns. That is not championship red-zone defense.

The game within the game is complex. It involves Tressel's propensity to go against his apparent conservative personality at precisely the right time. Intelligent gambles are part of his thinking, and games like OSU's wins over Purdue and Wisconsin were won because of his intuition.

Great coaches sense when a risk is called for, and they take that risk at the time the opposition least expects it. Tressel's capacity to preserve this uncanny knack will loom large in the outcome of the game.

Coker's game within the game will be isolating his great speed, McGahee and wide receiver Andre Johnson, in mismatch opportunities to score big early. Ohio State will not have seen this kind of speed, but will adjust as the game wears on.

Hidden yardage favors the Buckeyes. Punter Andy Groom and Kicker Mike Nugent assume the roles enjoyed by their Miami counterparts Freddie Capshaw and Todd Sievers a year ago. Both Hurricane specialists had off years, while Groom and Nugent earned All American honors."

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I happen to think Miami is in for a tough game from a tough group of GAMERS. The Buckeyes always seem to be in the game, and do whatever it takes to pull it out.
No way does this game turn into last years. NO WAY.
You all saw what that Neb. team was all about this year, in a carryover from lasts.

Believe me. OSU is NOT Nebraska.

[Eyedox]

I predict that the team that scores the most points will win the Fiesta Bowl.