| Connecticut vs. South Carolina College Bowl Picks - 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl |
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Saturday, 02 January 2010
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Connecticut vs. South Florida College Bowl Picks - 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl: The Papajohns.com Bowl returns to Birmingham, Ala on Saturday, Jan 2 matching up a SEC vs. Big East battle between the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-5) and Connecticut Huskies (7-5). Kickoff for this ESPN televised game is set for 2 p.m. ET. College Bowls Picks oddsmakers at online super-sportsbook Bodog.com list South Carolina as 4-chalk and -170 moneyline favorites versus Connecticut with a 52 total. Huskies backers are getting +150 moneyline odds as the underdog. South Carolina is more effective throwing the ball than in its rushing attack and is led by quarterback Stephen Garcia who was 223 for 394 with 2733 yards and 17 touchdowns on the season. Garcia depends on his go-to receiver Alshon Jeffery who led the team in receptions, 43 catches for 735 yardsd and six touchdowns. Jeffery is sixth in the SEC averaging 61.2 receiving yards per game and is the only freshman in the league's top 10. For UConn, Jordan Todman gained 1,152 yards of rushing during the regular season and was the third-leading rusher in the conference and is ranked 41st nationally. His 1,152 yards currently ranks sixth in school history. Andre Dixon, who also earned Second Team All- BIG EAST honors in 2007, gained 967 yards on the ground during the regular season and scored 13 touchdowns. College Bowl Picks: We like Connecticut to keep this game close. UCONN +4. Bet on sports at online sportsbook Bodog.com and receive a 10% Deposit Bonus and start winning today!                        |
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