Thursday, December 15, 2005

Covers.com: Las Vegas Bowl

“What better place to start the bowl talk than fabulous Las Vegas? For me, nothing rings in the holidays like showgirls, blackjack and complimentary booze. And it sounds like the kids from Cal feel the same way. Bears coach Jeff Tedford admitted earlier this week that staying focused on the game won’t be easy, pointing to a full schedule of pep rallies, banquets and hospital visits. Sorry coach, but I think players getting loose in a children’s hospital is the least of your worries in Sin City. On the other hand, the BYU Cougars think they have an advantage in Vegas – and it’s not the +7 points or the 20,000 fans expected to make the 340-mile trip from Provo, Utah.   Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall says in a place like Vegas, he feels better knowing that he’s got 29 seniors, 23 married men and 62 players who’ve completed Mormon missions. BYU also has an Honor Code that stipulates players won’t break the law, drink alcohol, or engage in a list of other vices.  But as we know, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”

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