La Monroe (-7) over Ohio
First this game is about a two hour drive from La Monroe. A big key for me is the time off has given Browning a chance to get healthy. This kid was a gamer and he had this team playing at a high level when he was 100%. 2,830 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven TDs and leads the team with 441 rushing yards. The bobcats lost four of its last five but that was a tough stretch playing five game in 19 days. The time off will be good for them as well. I like Monroe being its first bowl game since joining the bowl eligible teams. Third year head coach Berry has the kids inspired and they should have a lot of energy. Won at Arky, 3 point loss at auburn, 5 point loss to Baylor. Ohio beat penn state but that's really the only name of value. It's funny because Ohio compares the La Mon front seven to BG and I think La Mon is a stronger faster group. I mean I hate going against Solich in bowl games because he is a good game planner but I think Monroe is gonna gamble and play super aggressive. Ohio is gonna run the ball with Blankenship and La Mon has to stop him. This should be a good game but I like the defense of Monroe. They are listed at 37 points given up per game but aside from Baylor, Arky, auburn and western Kentucky they have given up less than 24 per game. The games against Arky st and la laf are tainted because of Browning health. Browning moving the ball and keeping the defense rested is a big key. Considering la Mon plays so fast and aggressive if they are on the field a lot they get worn out. FYI if Ohio thinks Pa Monroe is better than BG and Kent on defense then they are in trouble since they averaged 10 points per in those two games. Both teams rested and ready. Practically a home game for La Mon. Emotionally edge with guys never experiencing a bowl game. Strong fast aggressive defense and a duel threat heathy QB are the reason ill spot the seven.
Cheers
Irish
First this game is about a two hour drive from La Monroe. A big key for me is the time off has given Browning a chance to get healthy. This kid was a gamer and he had this team playing at a high level when he was 100%. 2,830 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven TDs and leads the team with 441 rushing yards. The bobcats lost four of its last five but that was a tough stretch playing five game in 19 days. The time off will be good for them as well. I like Monroe being its first bowl game since joining the bowl eligible teams. Third year head coach Berry has the kids inspired and they should have a lot of energy. Won at Arky, 3 point loss at auburn, 5 point loss to Baylor. Ohio beat penn state but that's really the only name of value. It's funny because Ohio compares the La Mon front seven to BG and I think La Mon is a stronger faster group. I mean I hate going against Solich in bowl games because he is a good game planner but I think Monroe is gonna gamble and play super aggressive. Ohio is gonna run the ball with Blankenship and La Mon has to stop him. This should be a good game but I like the defense of Monroe. They are listed at 37 points given up per game but aside from Baylor, Arky, auburn and western Kentucky they have given up less than 24 per game. The games against Arky st and la laf are tainted because of Browning health. Browning moving the ball and keeping the defense rested is a big key. Considering la Mon plays so fast and aggressive if they are on the field a lot they get worn out. FYI if Ohio thinks Pa Monroe is better than BG and Kent on defense then they are in trouble since they averaged 10 points per in those two games. Both teams rested and ready. Practically a home game for La Mon. Emotionally edge with guys never experiencing a bowl game. Strong fast aggressive defense and a duel threat heathy QB are the reason ill spot the seven.
Cheers
Irish
