Countdown to Kickoff: Bowl Odds Posted

Let's get this edition started with a look at the bowl odds from Covers.com. Which conferences will shine this postseason? The Wiz believes Big 12 teams will take it on the chin, but again, our judge is the almighty pointspread. And, as happens every postseason, you will see several key players either suspended for a rule violation or declared ineligible because of academic shortcomings. In the case of the Rose Bowl, a key player will come down with the flu two days before the game, then hobble onto the field and win MVP honors.