SPORTS WEEKEND REVIEW ( 18th Edition )

DUKE POUNDS CLEMSON!!

The 7th ranked Duke Blue Devils got sweet revenge on the 21st ranked Clemson Tigers on Sunday night at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils had lost the previous two games to the Tigers, but took advantage of bad shooting by the Tigers in the 1st half, as they ran out to a 30 to 12 halftime lead. The Tigers started the 2nd half on an 11 to 0 run to cut the lead to 7 but could never get any closer. The Devils won the game 74 to 53. Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith each scored 22 points for Coach K's Blue Devils.

GAMECOCKS LAY A HUGE EGG IN BIRMINGHAM

The South Carolina Gamecocks played like the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday at the PAPAJOHNS.COM Bowl. The Gamecocks did what they usually do after they have a big win, as they were coming off of a big win against their rivals the Clemson Tigers, THEY DID NOT SHOW UP AGAINST THE UCONN HUSKIES!! The Gamecocks were dominated from the start by their Big East opponent as they did not get their first 1st down until the 2nd quarter. The Gamecocks were held to 205 yards by one of the worst defenses in the Big East Conference.
Steve Spurrier apologized to the Gamecock fans that made the trip to Birmingham an witnessed their embarrassment. The Cocks finish their season 7 and 6 for a second year in a row.

PANTHERS FINISH SEASON STRONG

The Carolina Panthers finished their NFL season strong as they won their 3rd game in a row and 4 of 5 to finish their season 8 and 8. It was a disappointing season in Carolina, as they missed the playoffs, but they finished strong and have a lot of momentum heading into the off season. The Panthers defeated the NFC South Champion New Orleans Saints 23 to 10. Jonathan Stewart rushed for 125 yards and 1 TD to lead the Carolina offense.

Lets look at the remainder of the Bowl games to be played this week.

Monday..... Fiesta Bowl..... Boise State vs TCU..... This should be a very good ball game between two unbeaten BCS Bowl busters. It is Boise State's high scoring offense against TCU's very strong defense. I see the defense getting the W..... TCU 24 Boise State 21

Tuesday..... Orange Bowl..... Georgia Tech vs Iowa..... The powerful Georgia Tech running game against a good Iowa defense. I don't think the Hawkeyes have enough offense to stay with the Yellow Jackets..... Georgia Tech 34 Iowa 21

Wednesday..... GMAC Bowl..... Central Michigan vs Troy..... I see Troy having a hard time stopping Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour..... Central Michigan 31 Troy 23

Thursday..... BCS Championship..... Texas vs Alabama..... Two storied programs the Longhorns and the Crimson Tide. This has a chance to be a great football game. This also has a chance to be a rout in Bama's favor. Which Texas team will show up? I believe Texas will show up to play a good football game, but I see Alabama finding away to win in the 4th quarter..... Alabama 24 Texas 20

THE ARMCHAIR COACH went 10 and 5 in games predicted last week. My record for the season is 223 and 97 for a percentage of .697.

Until Wednesday.