VEGAS!!!! Nothing possibly could go wrong with this bowl game, as BYU and Arizona face off in Sin City. Or will Mother Nature put all her chips in the middle, as the weather is already wreaking havoc in a game that BYU has been all too familiar with, while Arizona is finally back to Bowl Prominence. The Sportmeister is here to break down the Vegas Bowl.
About The Bowl: If you like points, this game is for you! Both defenses do not match up with their opponents style, so it will be interesting to see who can adjust the quickest to the other. Offensively, both teams are in the top 20 in points scored (BYU 19th 35.3, UA 16th 37.1) but and while BYU has the passing advantage (No. 9, 317.8 ypg), Arizona has the rushing game in their favor (48th, 164 ypg). However, the running style of BYUs Unga matches up more favorably against a weak front four, especially behind behemoths such as 348 pound LG Ray Feinga. This advantage for BYU means they can get to the LBs quicker and neutralize them, allowing Unga to gain the speed and power that makes it so difficult for him to take down. It will be the use of the BYU running game to force the CBs up and put 8 in the box, to prevent Hall (13 interceptions), from turning the ball over to CBs Marquis Hundley and Devin Ross, who each have three interceptions, and are best known for their man-to-man abilities. Much like BYU, it will be Arizona's run game that is the key advantage on their offense, as Grigsby's elusiveness counter-attacks the 3-4 of BYU that uses their LBs to handle the running game of their opponents. Look for Grigsby and backup Keola Antolin to each break one or two long gains this season. While Thomas is the main target, I look for 6-6 Gronkowski to be the focus on Tuituama's mind, especially if the pass protection can't holdup.
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About The Bowl: If you like points, this game is for you! Both defenses do not match up with their opponents style, so it will be interesting to see who can adjust the quickest to the other. Offensively, both teams are in the top 20 in points scored (BYU 19th 35.3, UA 16th 37.1) but and while BYU has the passing advantage (No. 9, 317.8 ypg), Arizona has the rushing game in their favor (48th, 164 ypg). However, the running style of BYUs Unga matches up more favorably against a weak front four, especially behind behemoths such as 348 pound LG Ray Feinga. This advantage for BYU means they can get to the LBs quicker and neutralize them, allowing Unga to gain the speed and power that makes it so difficult for him to take down. It will be the use of the BYU running game to force the CBs up and put 8 in the box, to prevent Hall (13 interceptions), from turning the ball over to CBs Marquis Hundley and Devin Ross, who each have three interceptions, and are best known for their man-to-man abilities. Much like BYU, it will be Arizona's run game that is the key advantage on their offense, as Grigsby's elusiveness counter-attacks the 3-4 of BYU that uses their LBs to handle the running game of their opponents. Look for Grigsby and backup Keola Antolin to each break one or two long gains this season. While Thomas is the main target, I look for 6-6 Gronkowski to be the focus on Tuituama's mind, especially if the pass protection can't holdup.
For More Insight on the teams and our prediction click here:
Original Story:
http://blog.ingamenow.com/2008/12/21/...
