Based on what we have seen from the Pac-10 vs. the MWC I can't help but take another non-conference team over a Pac-10 team especially a USC team and what they showed us down the stretch. USC also likely without their star RB Joe Mcknight here today. USC will have to face a solid rushing defense ranked #16 in the nation anyway.

Common opponent was Notre Dame while Boston College lost @ Notre Dame by 4, USC won by 7. I really don't put too much weight into that loss for BC if anything it showed their defense is better than USC's and their offense put them in terrible position all day as their 25 year old 1st year QB threw 5 INTS vs. Notre Dame. I expect a solid running game from BC in a low scoring game.

Boston College 4-0 ATS in their last 4 bowl games as a dog and they are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 as a dog overall. Very proud team not picked to go far, but will likely give it 100% here today. USC had dreams of going to the Rose Bowl or even a National Championship. The Emerald Bowl does not give them much motivation to play well here today in my opinion.

Where to find Freddy?