Which game will be better, Sugar or Rose Bowl?

By: Cooper Ledford

Some people have asked me, which game will be interesting, the Sugar Bowl (Cincinnati vs. Florida) or the Rose Bowl (Oregon vs. Ohio State)?

My answer to that is the Rose Bowl. Oregon and Ohio State is a great match-up. Oregon has a high-powered offense that can score a lot of points, while the Buckeye's defense is one of the best in the nation, and is ranked first in passing defense and second in rush defense (Texas is first). Oregon loves to run the football, but they will have a hard time against the OSU defensive line.

Cincinnati does not have much of a defense, while the Gators have a great offense, and by offense I mean Tim Tebow. I don't think the Bearcats D is good enough to stop #15 and the Gators. The Bearcats do have a good offense, but I don't think it is good enough to beat Florida.

Now I am going to do a thing where I say who has the advantage on each side of the ball. I will start with the Rose Bowl match-up.

OFFENSE- Oregon has the advantage in offense, Masoli, James, and Blount can all run the ball very well. Masoli also has a great arm and has some great receivers to help him out. Ohio State's offense is still okay, Terrelle Pryor is similar to Masoli, and Dan Herron and Brandon Saine also can be dangerous running backs.

DEFENSE- Ohio State has the advantage in defense. OSU has had three shut-outs this season (Toledo, Illinois, and New Mexico State) and hold opponents to about 12.0 points per game. The most points they have gave up this year is 27, to Navy (31-27 Ohio State won). Oregon does score a lot of points, but with a great run defense, with Cameron Hayward, Thaddeous Gibson etc., they will not be able to do much on the ground. OSU also has a great secondary, with Chekwa, Worthington, and Coleman, Oregon will have a hard time through the air as well.

SPECIAL TEAMS- Both teams are equal on special teams, Ohio State will not have their main punt and kickoff return man, Ray Small. Oregon is okay on punt and kickoffs as well. Ohio State has two great kickers, Devin Barclay and Aaron Pettrey. It is unsure who will be the primary kicker in the game.

Now for the Sugar Bowl (these will be breif)

OFFENSE- Florida, one word, Tebow!

DEFENSE- Without a doubt, Florida has the better defense.

SPECIAL TEAMS- Cincinnati has a better special teams, Jake Rodgers is a great kicker, while Mardy Gilyard can take back both punts and kickoffs.