Bertuccci's Bowling for Bowls Classic: San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl

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San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl

Location: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
Matchup: Utah (Mountain West No. 2) vs. Navy (Agreement to play if Bowl Eligible)
Spread: Utah -9

Smartass Comment about the Bowl Itself: Shouldn't it be the "Poinsettia Pot"?

Thoughts: While the Midshipmen are in a better position than most teams whose coach left them before a bowl game. Paul Johnson's right hand man and OC Ken Niumatalolo takes over, so don't expect the Middies to start throwing. Tom Rinaldi probably knows who Utah Running Back Darrell Mack is, But can Utah stop Navy's option offense? They've had about a month to run nothing but the "Option Drill" in practice. Have to think they'll be ready.

Pick: Utah -9
Confidence: 16 out of 32