2008 Orange Bowl Odds - Virginia Tech Hookies vs. Kansas Jayhawks Lines

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Dolphin Stadium
Thursday Jan. 3rd, Miami
Kansas Jay Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies
Spread: Virginia Tech -3.5
Over/Under Total: 53
By JR Valdez

The problem here is much the same as Kentucky; Kansas really didn’t play anyone except Colorado and Texas A&M who really are not big name programs at the moment. Kansas’ schedule was ranked 109th out of 119 so you be the judge. VT has had a strong program the last couple 4-5 years and the ACC was tough this year so while Kansas looks strong on paper and stats you gotta compare the talent and circumstances. I think the spread is a lot closer than it should be so that’s a testament by the bookmakers that they are weary of the Virginia Tech defense. Kansas senior FB Brandon McAnderson is the reason for much concern rushing for over 1000 yards and 16 TD’s he is averaging 6 ypc. I think that’s the strategy to stray away from the pass that Kansas are used to and focus on ground and pound, it not only controls the clock, but it prevents turnovers which VT is notoriously good at causing. Despite the weak schedule I am willing to roll the dice and take the points on this one in keeping with upset tradition in these bigger bowls. More BCS Bowl Picks Click Here!

The FedEx Orange Bowl is played at Dolphins Stadium, right in the heart of Miami, FL.

The legacy of the Orange Bowl as a world-class event stadium was built on its ability to accommodate world champions and championship occasions. It was in the Orange Bowl where the Miami Dolphins held its only undefeated season; where the University of Miami won three national collegiate football championships; where the world crowned its undisputed Welter weight champion when Alexis Arguello fought Aaron Pryor.

As part of the BCS along with the Sugar, Rose and Fiesta Bowls, you know that the Orange Bowl is going to be one of the premier bowl games.

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The college football bowl season has a few longtime star performers. Once the Rose Bowl established itself on the West Coast, it was no surprise that other groups would follow the formula. The first city to take on the challenge of hosting a major bowl game was Miami, in January of 1933, and in 1935, their game became the Orange Bowl. Originally played in Miami Field Stadium, it moved into its own stadium, also known as the Orange Bowl, in 1938. A upper deck was added to the Orange Bowl Stadium in 1948. The Orange Bowl in 1965 became the first major bowl game to be played at night and it's been a night game ever since.

From 1953 through 1963 and 1975 through 1994, it featured the Big 8 champion against an at-large opponent. During the intervening years, the Big 8 champion or runner-up often played in the Orange Bowl, but did not get an automatic invitation.The Orange Bowl Game was moved to Pro Player Stadium in 1997, which is in Ft. Lauderdale.

Pro Player Stadium displays its versatility every year by hosting a wide variety of events. Along with Miami Dolphins football and Florida Marlins baseball, college football takes the field with the FedEx Orange Bowl. Super Bowl XXXIII was held at Pro Player Stadium January 31, 1999 as were two other Super Bowls. Florida Atlantic University Football also calls Pro Player Stadium their home.

Federal Express (FedEx) has sponsored the Orange Bowl game since 1989 and is now known as the FedEx Orange Bowl. This move did not change the basic structure of the game, which continued to be dominated by appearances by Miami University, Florida State and the University of Florida. Nebraska has been a popular opponent, appearing six times in the 1990s.

The FedEx Orange Bowl 2008 National Championship marks the 12th Orange Bowl played at Pro Player Stadium since 1996.

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While many were surprised when the matchup for the Orange Bowl was announced, the game itself has the potential to be one of the best BCS bowls this season.

The pairing of No. 8 Kansas and fifth-ranked Virginia Tech has raised some of the same questions about the BCS selection process that the national title game is evoking. Those concerns are all likely to be forgotten, though, when the Jayhawks and their high-powered offense meet the stifling defense of the Hokies at Dolphin Stadium on Jan 3rd. More Orange Bowl Past Results Click Here!

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