I'm listening, and the guest who is from the game's sponsor (National University) as well as the two hosts all said they are hoping for USC vs. Minnesota, FWIW.
Correct and feel free to correct anything I've added below.
Dr. Michael Cunningham from National University also mentioned the philanthropic efforts of Denny Stanford to the University for the Sanford Education Center. As Jike said, "We would love a USC vs Minnesota matchup!"
Other items which were mentioned
-Ted Tollner (former USC / San Diego State coach) is co-chair and agreed with the hosts that, more than likely, the PAC-12 South will be representing in Holiday Bowl. Talked more about B1G West and said, "This weekend's game is going to be MN's season" or something to that nature. He stated, "We can't go wrong - with Wisconsin, Nebraska, or Minnesota." Then, I cringed when he fit this delayed response........"and Iowa too!"
-Game is Saturday, December 27th at 5:00 pm. Hosts of the show were excited about that because it is an 8:00 Eastern kickoff which meant great opportunity for National Exposure (for the Bowl). Sounded as though having a B1G tie-in was a welcome change (been 20 years since B1G team has been there).
-Spoke about Poinsettia Bowl match up candidates with 5-5 Navy having to play a tough 8-2 Georgia Southern team this week and San Diego State vs Boise St.
-Spoke about (from a coaching standpoint) the blunder the kid from Utah made vs Oregon and had insight into that situation along with TD celebrations and dealing with athletes.
I found Tollner to be very positive and informative in his coaching and following these teams.
Lastly, they were going to Playoff Selection Committee Chair, Jeff Long, for questions. I tuned out when they previewed that prior to going to commercial.
I'll try and tune in next week and give a synopsis of what I heard.
Buck
