Bowling Season

"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." or so the old ESPN commercial told us. Bowl season is in full swing, and for college football idiots like ourselves the next few days offer an all-you-can watch buffet. While we at T3I officially endorse the idea of a college football playoff, I do enjoy sitting down to watch just about every one of these bowl games.

Last night's Motor City Bowl was a good one. There was more excitement packed into that game than the entire Greg Robinson era. Dave Pash and Andre Ware were in post-season form last night breaking off the standard cliche's. For those of you keeping score at home, here's what to look and listen for in bowl game broadcasts:

* "remember the clock stops on first downs in college football" (note: you may also hear the related "one foot inbounds" reference as well)

* name dropping by announcers on hanging out with the teams during the week's activities

* the awkward pre-game spot by the lead sponsor's VP of Marketing welcoming everyone to tonight's bowl game, personally I love hearing how much R&L Carriers love college athletics

* the standard "this is why bowls are good for college football" combined with the screen shot of the winning team celebrating on the sideline

* "the extra month of practice really helps a program".....REALLY? I had no idea that more practice is a good thing

* "they are making a statement for next year"

* the "I just don't get the BCS" line from the color-man. You know what else I don't get....shopping carts with one bad wheel.

Enjoy the bowl season kids.