DFC IX Final Four

Joey Thornell, 2nd year player, champion of the North Division
vs
Eddy McBroom, longtime veteran, looking for a return to greatness

James Hawbaker, early in his career, managing early success
vs
Mark Gainey, heralded by most as "The Greatest Player to Never Win a Championship", the Dan Marino or Charles Barkley of our sport

Two will advance to Deuce Bowl IX

College Games
THURSDAY
Louisville Cardinals (5-6) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-5), 630pm
Dave's prediction... Louisville 38, Rutgers 10

ACC Championship Game
17 Boston College Eagles vs 25 Virginia Tech Hokies, 12pm, ABC
Dave's prediction... VA Tech 22, Boston College 19

SEC Championship Game
1. Alabama Crimson Tide (12-0) vs 4 Florida Go Gators (11-1), 3pm, CBS
Dave's prediction... Florida 27, Alabama 23

South Florida Bulls (7-4) at West Virginia Mountaineers (7-4), 7pm ESPN2
Dave's prediction... West Virginia 44, South Florida 38 in 2 OTs

NFL GAMES
Atlanta Falcons (8-4) at New Orleans Saints (6-6), 12p, Fox
Dave's prediction... Atlanta 30, New Orleans 20

Dallas Cowboys (8-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3), 315p, Fox
Dave's prediction... Dallas 20, Pittsburgh 14

Washington American Indians (7-5) at Baltimore Ravens (8-4), 715p, NBC
Dave's prediction... Baltimore 26, Washington 3

MONDAY NIGHT GAME
Tampa Bay Bucs (9-3) at Carolina Panthers (9-3), 730p, ESPN
Dave's prediction... Tampa Bay 17, Carolina 13

Tiebreak Game
Alabama vs Florida, total points scored