Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Emerald Bowl

Dec. 28, 2007

Prediction: Cal vs. Maryland

Pac-10 no. 5 vs. ACC no. 7

Analysis:

Cal may have lost ultra-talented running back Marshawn Lynch, but they hardly lose a beat with Justin Forsett still in the backfield. Their biggest weapon may be receiver DeSean Jackson, though. Jackson was not only good for over 1,000 yards receiving and nine touchdowns, but he also provided four punt return touchdowns as well. How well Cal plays on the road will go a long way towards determining whether they can finish any higher than fifth place in the conference.

Maryland rides high into the 2007 season following a convincing 2006 Champs Sports Bowl win over Purdue. Maryland has a solid if unspectacular offense keyed by the line play. Guard Andrew Crummey and tackle Jared Gaither make the rest of the team look that much better. Scheduling both West Virginia and Rutgers on the non-conference schedule isn't making things any easier for Ralph Friedgen's Terrapin squad.

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