Here's hoping you and yours had a wonderful Christmas.
The Doofus household had a grand time. The kids were a tornado unwrapping gifts followed up with plenty of reindeer games while having a fantastic meal of roast beast and all the trimmings.
It may be the season to be jolly but it has its dark side with growing problem of porch pirates. One NASA engineer took things into his own hands with this brilliant revenge package.
The Doofus household had a grand time. The kids were a tornado unwrapping gifts followed up with plenty of reindeer games while having a fantastic meal of roast beast and all the trimmings.
It may be the season to be jolly but it has its dark side with growing problem of porch pirates. One NASA engineer took things into his own hands with this brilliant revenge package.
Fart spray! Nice touch. I need to get myself some.
And now it's time to put to rest all those Christmas songs you've been playing since Thanksgiving, stop looking for the missing parts from your new presents, grab some left over roast beast and get back to watching football.
I'll be watching the games with the Sax Man and Saxy Lady. The Sax Man has such bad gas today he caused Doofus Dog #1 to throw up.
Today has three games on tap starting with:

Boise State -2.0 vs Boston College – First responder Bowl – It’s pretty simple handicapping this game really. When Boston College running game rolled for 200 rushing yards or more it went 7-0. When they were under the mark the went 0-5.
Can Boise State stop RB AJ Dillon and company? Looks like it. The Broncos gave up more than 180 yards once all year, and that came against an Air Force team that only runs. BC has an efficient passing game, but if it’s not pounding the ball, it’s in trouble.
The Boise State defense is stubborn. It was ninth in the nation in third down conversions at 31%. BC struggles keeping the chains moving converting at a mere 34% rate.
The Boise offense is relentless too. The Broncos possess the ball for about 33 minutes a game and is brilliant on 3rd downs. Their 52.7 percent success rate is third in the nation its 106 conversions are tops.
Can Boise State stop RB AJ Dillon and company? Looks like it. The Broncos gave up more than 180 yards once all year, and that came against an Air Force team that only runs. BC has an efficient passing game, but if it’s not pounding the ball, it’s in trouble.
The Boise State defense is stubborn. It was ninth in the nation in third down conversions at 31%. BC struggles keeping the chains moving converting at a mere 34% rate.
The Boise offense is relentless too. The Broncos possess the ball for about 33 minutes a game and is brilliant on 3rd downs. Their 52.7 percent success rate is third in the nation its 106 conversions are tops.

So does BC have a chance? Sure. Boise State QB Brett Rypien is normally air tight but in a two game slump at mid season he threw five of his seven picks. BC led the nation in interceptions with 18. If Rypien is unfocused, Dillon will get extra chances.
And if the game is tight. Boise has the nations worst punting game averaging just 31.7 yards per attempt. BC returner Michael Walker was electric averaging 13.7 YPR, (7th overall) including a TD against Clemson. Teammate Travis Levy joined in the fun leading the nation taking two punts to the house.
Boise loves these extra games. They are 7-2 over their last nine. BC must not like the extra practices. They are 1-6 in Bowls since 2008.
Both teams are winners at the betting window. BC is 16-6-1 ATS overall and 11-2-1 as a road dog. Boise is 13-6-1 away from home.
I’m going to take Boise State and lay the points. BC depends too much on the run and the Boise State defense is quite capable of shutting it down. Make it a Mega Bet.
And if the game is tight. Boise has the nations worst punting game averaging just 31.7 yards per attempt. BC returner Michael Walker was electric averaging 13.7 YPR, (7th overall) including a TD against Clemson. Teammate Travis Levy joined in the fun leading the nation taking two punts to the house.
Boise loves these extra games. They are 7-2 over their last nine. BC must not like the extra practices. They are 1-6 in Bowls since 2008.
Both teams are winners at the betting window. BC is 16-6-1 ATS overall and 11-2-1 as a road dog. Boise is 13-6-1 away from home.
I’m going to take Boise State and lay the points. BC depends too much on the run and the Boise State defense is quite capable of shutting it down. Make it a Mega Bet.

Georgia Tech -5.5 vs Minnesota – Quick Lane Bowl – It is the end of an era for Georgia Tech as it takes on Minnesota. 11th-year coach Paul Johnson will direct the Yellow Jackets for the final time.
The Yellow Jackets reached their ninth bowl under Johnson thanks to a furious late-season hot streak, with six victories in seven games - including victories over Virginia Tech, Miami and Virginia.
Minnesota won three of its final five games to become bowl eligible, including a stunning 37-15 rout at Wisconsin to to win Paul Bunyon’s axe for the first time since 2003. The Golden Gophers season may have turned when Joe Rossi was elevated to interim defensive coordinator Nov. 3 as Minnesota allowed only 49 points in its final three games after surrendering 40-plus points in four of the previous six contests.
The Ramblin' Wreck did what they always do under Johnson, run the hell out of the ball. The finished the year ranked No. 1 in the country with 335.0 yards per game, and were 21st in points scored with 35.6 PPG.
The Yellow Jackets reached their ninth bowl under Johnson thanks to a furious late-season hot streak, with six victories in seven games - including victories over Virginia Tech, Miami and Virginia.
Minnesota won three of its final five games to become bowl eligible, including a stunning 37-15 rout at Wisconsin to to win Paul Bunyon’s axe for the first time since 2003. The Golden Gophers season may have turned when Joe Rossi was elevated to interim defensive coordinator Nov. 3 as Minnesota allowed only 49 points in its final three games after surrendering 40-plus points in four of the previous six contests.
The Ramblin' Wreck did what they always do under Johnson, run the hell out of the ball. The finished the year ranked No. 1 in the country with 335.0 yards per game, and were 21st in points scored with 35.6 PPG.

Georgia Tech's offense is nearly impossible to stop, much less slow down. The Yellow Jackets have scored 144 points in their last four victories while Minnesota has allowed almost as many points (135) in its last five games. the Gophers have been run over by some teams, namely Illinois (430 yards) and Nebraska (383). They lost those two games by a combined 49 points.
Whether it’s been injuries, inconsistent play, or a combination of both, Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck has rotated a pair of freshmen under center this season. Zack Annexstad started the first seven games with Tanner Morgan took over for the last six. The results have been similar.
Annexstad has 1,277 passing yards, nine touchdowns and seven picks completing 51% of his passes.
Morgan was more accurate (59%) with more yards (1,269). He had a similar seven touchdowns and six picks.
Georgia Tech's defense is vulnerable but should get an assist due to the Golden Gophers' inconsistency on offense and uncertainty at quarterback
The Minnesota defensive front has been a bit too inconsistent too. It held Wisconsin in check and was able to keep six teams to under 100 rushing yards, but it was torched by Maryland, Nebraska and Illinois for over 300 yards each.
And Minnesota will not have leading tackler Blake Cashman for the bowl game as the senior is foregoing his remaining eligibility to prepare for the NFL Draft. Cashman is one of two starters (along with left tackle Donnell Green) to skip the bowl.
In the six wins, the Gophers are a +5 in turnover margin. In the six losses, it’s -10. The problem for the Gophers is that the Georgia Tech offense doesn’t screw up, turning the ball over fewer than twice in seven of the last nine games. Not surprisingly, the Yellow Jackets don’t throw picks – they haven’t given away an interception in the last nine games.
The trends favor the Wreck. They are 3-1 ATS in their last four bowls. Minny is 2-5-1 as a road dog.
Handicapping Tech games is also fairly simple. Good defenses can make the adjustments during bowl prep time to learn gap control and the patience to stop the option. Or teams have a powerful offense to outscore it. Minnesota has neither. They are pretty average across the board. A fired up Tech will cover the points. Put me down for a quatloo.
Whether it’s been injuries, inconsistent play, or a combination of both, Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck has rotated a pair of freshmen under center this season. Zack Annexstad started the first seven games with Tanner Morgan took over for the last six. The results have been similar.
Annexstad has 1,277 passing yards, nine touchdowns and seven picks completing 51% of his passes.
Morgan was more accurate (59%) with more yards (1,269). He had a similar seven touchdowns and six picks.
Georgia Tech's defense is vulnerable but should get an assist due to the Golden Gophers' inconsistency on offense and uncertainty at quarterback
The Minnesota defensive front has been a bit too inconsistent too. It held Wisconsin in check and was able to keep six teams to under 100 rushing yards, but it was torched by Maryland, Nebraska and Illinois for over 300 yards each.
And Minnesota will not have leading tackler Blake Cashman for the bowl game as the senior is foregoing his remaining eligibility to prepare for the NFL Draft. Cashman is one of two starters (along with left tackle Donnell Green) to skip the bowl.
In the six wins, the Gophers are a +5 in turnover margin. In the six losses, it’s -10. The problem for the Gophers is that the Georgia Tech offense doesn’t screw up, turning the ball over fewer than twice in seven of the last nine games. Not surprisingly, the Yellow Jackets don’t throw picks – they haven’t given away an interception in the last nine games.
The trends favor the Wreck. They are 3-1 ATS in their last four bowls. Minny is 2-5-1 as a road dog.
Handicapping Tech games is also fairly simple. Good defenses can make the adjustments during bowl prep time to learn gap control and the patience to stop the option. Or teams have a powerful offense to outscore it. Minnesota has neither. They are pretty average across the board. A fired up Tech will cover the points. Put me down for a quatloo.

TCU pick 'em vs Cal - Cheez it Bowl - If you like lots of scoring then you might as well go to bed early. The Horned Frogs managed to put up 31 to beat Oklahoma State to get bowl eligible, but they scored 17 points or fewer in six of their previous eight games They found the running game against OSU, but it sputtered over the second half of the year.
Cal’s attack wasn’t exactly a thrill ride either, finishing last in the Pac-12 in total offense and scoring, averaging just 350 yards and 22.8 points per game. The Bears scored 15 points or fewer in four of their last five games.
TCU was 93rd in total yards (374.6 YPG), 95th in rushing offense (148.5 YPG) and 98th in points scored (24.7 PPG).
The Golden Bears offense was even worse finishing 111th in the country in total yards (350.2 YPG), and 108th in scoring (21.2 PPG nation, they're 23rd overall with 21.2 PPG
Compounding TCU's offensive woes is they are down to thier 4th string QB. Shawn Robinson (shoulder) and QB Justin Rogers (knee) were lost for the season, and QB Michael Collins (foot) is listed as doubtful. The signal-caller duties will now fall on QB Grayson Muehlstein, who threw for 328 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions this season, including 180 yards and two TDs in the final against OK State.
For those who argue that there are too many bowl games, this is exhibit 1.
Two teams with awful offenses and solid defenses so who to pick?
The trends are mixed. TCU is 6-0 vs the PAC 12 and 4-1 ATS on neutral sites but 2-7 in their last nine bowls. Cal is 1-5 ATS on neutral sites but 6-1 away from Strawberry Canyon.
I’ll take TCU’s slightly less pungent offense in a pick ‘em game. No quatloos though, I’ll probably be asleep by the half.
Cal’s attack wasn’t exactly a thrill ride either, finishing last in the Pac-12 in total offense and scoring, averaging just 350 yards and 22.8 points per game. The Bears scored 15 points or fewer in four of their last five games.
TCU was 93rd in total yards (374.6 YPG), 95th in rushing offense (148.5 YPG) and 98th in points scored (24.7 PPG).
The Golden Bears offense was even worse finishing 111th in the country in total yards (350.2 YPG), and 108th in scoring (21.2 PPG nation, they're 23rd overall with 21.2 PPG
Compounding TCU's offensive woes is they are down to thier 4th string QB. Shawn Robinson (shoulder) and QB Justin Rogers (knee) were lost for the season, and QB Michael Collins (foot) is listed as doubtful. The signal-caller duties will now fall on QB Grayson Muehlstein, who threw for 328 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions this season, including 180 yards and two TDs in the final against OK State.
For those who argue that there are too many bowl games, this is exhibit 1.
Two teams with awful offenses and solid defenses so who to pick?
The trends are mixed. TCU is 6-0 vs the PAC 12 and 4-1 ATS on neutral sites but 2-7 in their last nine bowls. Cal is 1-5 ATS on neutral sites but 6-1 away from Strawberry Canyon.
I’ll take TCU’s slightly less pungent offense in a pick ‘em game. No quatloos though, I’ll probably be asleep by the half.