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Dec 31, 2013

Mike Davis Eager To Compete Against Wisconsin’s Feature Backs

Capital One Bowl fans will be treated to a duel of elite rushing attacks on Wednesday afternoon. Though the Big Ten has the reputation for power runners – with Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon and James White as prime examples – South Carolina sophomore Mike Davis will have a chance to demonstrate the SEC’s ground skills. At 5’9’’, 215 pounds, Mike Davis has become a huge asset to South Carolina’s running game, finishing fourth in the SEC with 103 yards per game […]

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Dec 26, 2013

Heisman Winners Ron Dayne and George Rogers Join Florida Citrus Parade Lineup

One week from today, a Central Florida tradition returns to Downtown Orlando when the Florida Citrus Parade winds down Orange Avenue and back up Rosalind Avenue on its way to Lake Eola Park. This year, a pair of Heisman winners join an Orlando resident and reigning champion golfer as the headline talent. The parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. next Monday, December 30. Two Heisman Trophy winners will represent the Capital One Bowl teams as VIP guests in the parade. […]

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Dec 10, 2013

Capital One Bowl Ranked Among Top Games This Bowl Season By Media

NFL.com– Capital One Bowl ranked 3rd Sports On Earth– Capital One Bowl ranked 8th SB Nation– Capital One Bowl ranked 7th CBSSports.com– Capital One Bowl ranked 6th Crystal Ball Run– Capital One Bowl ranked 5th ESPN– Capital One Bowl ranked 6th Lost Letterman– Capital One Bowl ranked 8th Yahoo–Capital One Bowl ranked 5th Athlon Sports– Capital One Bowl ranked 5th Composite Average results– Capital One Bowl average ranking: 5.9 The Capital One Bowl ranks as a top 5 bowl matchup […]

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Dec 08, 2013

Wisconsin vs. South Carolina Matchup Breakdown

The 68th annual Capital One Bowl features the first ever matchup between South Carolina and Wisconsin. Both teams enter the game ranked as the Gamecocks have risen to ninth in the country behind five-straight wins, while the Badgers sit at No. 19 after a 9-3 regular season. South Carolina will be the designated home team for the New Year’s Day matchup, kicking off at 1 p.m. at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Here are quick facts about the two programs: South […]

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Dec 08, 2013

No. 19 Wisconsin to Meet No. 8 South Carolina in Capital One Bowl

The South Carolina Gamecocks will play the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2014 Capital One Bowl. The 68th edition of the New Year’s Day classic will be played on January 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. from Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and will be televised nationally by ESPN on ABC. South Carolina makes its second Capital One Bowl appearance in three seasons, having beaten Nebraska in the 2012 edition of the game. The Gamecocks finished the regular season 10-2 for the third-straight […]

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Dec 04, 2013

SEC Selection Snapshots

Missouri makes it first appearance in the SEC Championship game this weekend facing Auburn in a matchup of top five teams. Both teams are also in the running for the Capital One Bowl along with Alabama, LSU and South Carolina. Depending on where the SEC’s expected two BCS bids fall, here’s a snapshot look at the five teams in contention for the SEC’s slot in the New Year’s Day bowl. Teams are listed alphabetically. No. 4 Alabama Record: 11-1 (7-1 […]

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Dec 03, 2013

Week Fourteen Bowl Projections

Mark Schlabach (ESPN) – Wisconsin vs. South Carolina Brad Edwards (ESPN) – Wisconsin vs. South Carolina Scout.com/CollegeFootballNews.com – Wisconsin vs. Auburn Jerry Palm – Wisconsin vs. Missouri ESPN Big Ten & SEC Blogs – Wisconsin vs. Missouri Big Ten Network– Wisconsin vs. Missouri SB Nation– Wisconsin vs. Auburn Athlon Sports– Michigan State vs. Texas A&M Sporting News– Wisconsin vs. Missouri Off Tackle Empire– Wisconsin vs. Missouri Orlando Sentinel– Wisconsin vs. Missouri Stewart Mandel/SI– Wisconsin vs. Missouri USA Today– Wisconsin vs. […]

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Nov 26, 2013

Week Thirteen Bowl Projections

Mark Schlabach (ESPN) – Wisconsin vs. Missouri Brad Edwards (ESPN) – Michigan State vs. South Carolina Scout.com/CollegeFootballNews.com – Wisconsin vs. Auburn Jerry Palm – Michigan State vs. Texas A&M ESPN Big Ten & SEC Blogs – Michigan State vs. South Carolina Big Ten Network- Michigan State vs. Texas A&M SB Nation– Michigan State vs. Missouri Athlon Sports–Michigan State vs. Texas A&M Sporting News–Wisconsin vs. South Carolina Orlando Sentinel– Michigan State vs. Missouri Stewart Mandel/SI– Michigan State vs. Texas A&M USA […]

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Nov 26, 2013

Rivalry Week Spotlight Games

No. 1 Alabama (11-0, 7-0 SEC) at No. 4 Auburn (10-1, 6-1 SEC) Alabama leads series 41-29-1 (Last Meeting November 24, 2012: Alabama 49, Auburn 0) Alabama travels to Auburn for an Iron Bowl matchup between top five teams with the winner claiming the SEC West title and a trip to the SEC Championship game. The Crimson Tide enter as the nation’s stingiest defense, allowing only 9.3 points per game, but Auburn ranks second nationally in rushing yards, compiling over […]

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Nov 19, 2013

Week Twelve Bowl Projections

Mark Schlabach (ESPN) – Wisconsin vs. South Carolina Brad Edwards (ESPN) – Michigan State vs. South Carolina Scout.com/CollegeFootballNews.com – Wisconsin vs. Auburn Jerry Palm – Michigan State vs. Texas A&M ESPN Big Ten & SEC Blogs – Michigan State vs. South Carolina Big Ten Network– Michigan State vs. Missouri SB Nation– Michigan State vs. Texas A&M Athlon Sports– Michigan State vs. Texas A&M Sporting News– Michigan State vs. South Carolina Orlando Sentinel– Michigan State vs. Missouri Stewart Mandel/SI– Wisconsin vs. […]

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