Memphis (7-5) vs. Florida Atlantic (7-5)
December 21, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
I couldn't be any less interested in this game. Seriously, name two players in this game. DeAngelo Williams graduated two years ago, that doesn't count.
That might be harsh, but it's true.
Here's a stat: Five of Memphis' seven wins are by a combined 13 points. That includes the triple overtime thriller against Southern Methodist.
Four of FAU's seven wins are by a combined 19, including a fourth-quarter comeback over Arkansas State.
Getting my drift?
As for those two players? I'll give you a few, should you choose to watch.
Memphis senior quarterback Martin Hankins actually runs the country's #12 pass unit by throwing to sophomore Duke Calhoun (great name). If the Tigers could actually play defense, Hankins to Calhoun could be the solid base for any team.
In what's turning into a game of great names, Owls quarterback Rusty Smith might take the cake. The sophomore spreads the wealth on offense, but it stops about there. FAU doesn't run the ball all too well. Which is a shame, because Memphis is completely inept at stopping that part of an offense.
The line: Florida Atlantic -2.5
The pick: Memphis
Comments (1)
I am pretty sure that my buddy is covering this game for his job, Adam, does that count as a reason to watch?