Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino (left) knows quarterback Ryan Mallett and the rest of the Razorbacks will be playing in a bowl game, but he has no idea about which one.
Photo by Benjamin Krain
The SEC’s official bowl bids will not come out until some time after the Bowl Championship Series conference call today, but the bowls with SEC tie-ins are already in full matchmaking mode.
Because things are so clear-cut at the top of the conference - Alabama and Florida are guaranteed BCS spots after their SEC title clash Saturday, and LSU is virtually assured of a Capital One Bowl berth - the other bowls are free to start making deals with their SEC partners.
The Cotton Bowl has first choice among SEC Western Division teams, and the Outback Bowl has first pick in the East following the Capital One Bowl’s selection. With LSU the only 9-3 team in the league, the Tigers ...
Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.
Monthly and yearly online subscriptions are available. Access is free for print subscribers. Click here to see rates and register.
Sports, Pages 17 on 12/01/2009
Comments
To report abuse or misuse of this area please hit the "Suggest Removal" link in the comment to alert our online managers. Please read our comment policy.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Registration is required to make comments. Click here to LOGIN.
You can register for FREE to post comments and receive alerts.