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Congratulations to Michael and Dan, who led the way through the entire 34 Bowl games with equal 21-13 records. Baby Tate went 20-14, 10-7 for each stage. Timothy rolled in with 20-14 as well...

College Football: Final Report of Baby's Losers Series for Bowls

by BabyTate (Senior Writer)

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January 14, 2009


Congratulations to Michael and Dan, who led the way through the entire 34 Bowl games with equal 21-13 records. Baby Tate went 20-14, 10-7 for each stage. Timothy rolled in with 20-14 as well.

12, Brad, and Red Raider rode in with 18-16. Mitch went 10-7 in Stage One but finished 16-18. Robert often avoided picking his Georgia Bulldogs early in the season and passed on the Brigham Young-Arizona Bowl game to finish 16-17.

Isaac posted 14-20, going down with his beloved Nittany Lions. Can't blame him—we all have our favorites.

Several folks only participated in Stage One, but David, an Ole Miss supporter, posted Stage Two only and tied Timothy for the best record of that section, 11-6.

Kent, Cody, and Gator Michael all went 10-7 in Stage One, but we didn't hear from them for the second stanza. Mitch at 10-7, 12 with 11-6, Michael at 12-5, and Dan at 13-4 were the fearsome foursome in that section.

J.C., Cliff, and Brandon all went 9-8 in Stage One but sat out the New Year's Eve and beyond era. Trey finished 8-9 in the early round as well.

There were several great comments along the way. Isaac hit a home run with his description of the Independence Bowl, "the worst bowl ever," and it was so bad that it was exciting from start to finish—something we can't say for many of the better bowls.  

Isaac also predicted Ole Miss to beat Texas Tech, and there were a couple of other folks that saw that coming. We even had folks take Florida Atlantic over Central Michigan.

Thanks to Lisa for the kind thoughts about Carolina's loss to Iowa. I recognize the Gamecocks were never in it. The game brought back memories of the article I wrote months ago about Steve Spurrier being retired on the job.

Notre Dame was able to break the long Bowl-losing streak, and that was a plus for all Irish fans.

We had a great time reading the projections each week in the series and hope that others enjoyed it as well. Thanks to all who participated. 

Author Poll

34 Bowls, Lasting Until January 8, Is Too Many Bowls.

  • Yes
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  • There Should Be Even More Bowls
  • Playoffs Could Be held In Less Time
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Author Poll Results

34 Bowls, Lasting Until January 8, Is Too Many Bowls.

  • Yes

    20.8%

  • No

    20.8%

  • There Should Be Even More Bowls

    12.5%

  • Playoffs Could Be held In Less Time

    45.8%
  • Total votes: 24
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  1. Scott Pusich 5 months ago

    BT, I voted that playoffs could be held in less time... big surprise there. ;-)

    And an observation: Looks like Notre Dame might want to go with the names on the jerseys from now on?

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  2. Mitch at sportschatplace.com 5 months ago

    BT, Thanks for running the series. What I found pretty neat was looking at my picks here and then my picks after looking in depth at the games I went with the other side. I can't tell you how many times and people do thatin general, it just isnt as easy for me as circling names (though thanks for the chance to let me do so) There were a lot of teams that ended up covering with the points this bowl season..

    And a good time was had by all.

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  3. Timothy Croley 5 months ago

    Can't wait til next season, BT. After 12 edged me out in the regular season "Losers" I'll have my eye on the prize of being the 09 Loser Champion the entire spring and summer.

    Until then RTR and enjoy the recruiting season. College football is never technically "over", it just moves into the wars of recruiting and preperation for next season.

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  4. 12 5 months ago

    BT, I enjoyed it. I can't tell you how many times my picks in the regular season were on the fence. Thanks for the opportunity to participate. Congrats to the bowl winners Michael and Dan. I have a feeling '09 will be a tough season for me to repeat.

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  5. Isaac Luber 5 months ago

    *crying* I can't believe how bad I did. What happened? All those stupid teams pulling upsets and all my upsets falling short. If PSU would have won, I would magically be 34-0.

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    • Dan Boone 5 months ago

      Thanks for the pool it was fun. Just I wished I would have picked as well vs the spread.

      Isaac doesn't PSU want any meat with all that gravy on their schedule next year? 8 home games ain't that illegal?

      Joe ought to roll to 12-0 to end his career against the 12-0 Crimson Tide.

      Its 2010 PSU ball less then a minute left, 4th quarter 4th and goal from the 1, 3 straight plunges have failed, Joe is clawing at the booth window howling, the fans are roaring, some sick fool is playing Harry Chapin's All My Life's a Circle on the stadium sound system as Joe howls louder... its a leap dive to Royester over the top he is hit high over center....the Ref is uncertain...Saban is screaming....Joe is on all fours howling, tearing at the booth...

      Replay....

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    • Isaac Luber 5 months ago

      Not this time. No more "Goal Line Stand". We'll cruise with our easy schedule, and then win the NC against someone. Hooray!

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  6. Michael Collins 5 months ago

    Thanks, BT, for running this so graciously and to all for making it so enjoyable.

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  7. J.C. Ayvazi 5 months ago

    Thanks for all the hard work and good humor you put into the college football article BT. I do greatly appreciate and respect all you have done.

    I didn't participate in the second half due to being sick as a dog during the holidays. I could barely even cheer while my Trojans chopped the Nittany off the Lions. That was not a game to be silent through.

    Anyway, isn't it time for spring ball yet?

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    • BabyTate 5 months ago

      J.C. you are a great contributor to the series. I am glad you are well enough to write now. We'll keep on our toes and you stay in touch.

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  8. Michael Oleszek 5 months ago

    Hey, BT

    I did my picking for the second stage of your losers, I was the first comment.

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