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fbc_bowlprojections04.sTitle = "BCS bowl projections, 2004";
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fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Orange Bowl, Jan. 4:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Orange_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "90", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname>USC</font> (BCS No. 1) vs. <font class=teamname>Oklahoma</font> (BCS No. 2)         <br>Trojans can book a ticket to Miami after holding off rival UCLA; Sooners also assured title game by routing Colorado.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Sugar Bowl, Jan. 3:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Sugar_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "109", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>          <br><font class=teamname>Auburn </font> (BCS) vs. <font class=teamname>Virginia Tech</font> (BCS)            <br>SEC champ Tigers feeling a bit sour about playing in Sugar; hand it to the Hokies for coming on strong and knocking off 'Canes to clinch ACC.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Fiesta Bowl, Jan. 1:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/fiesta.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "130", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>     <br><font class=teamname>Pittsburgh</font> (BCS) vs. <font class=teamname>Utah</font> (BCS)       <br>Door opened for Pittsburgh after BC's collapse; Unbeaten Utes all but certain to be the first BCS Buster. It's all about U.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Rose Bowl, Jan. 1:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Rose_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "114", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname><i>Michigan</i></font> (BCS) vs. <font class=teamname>California</font> (BCS)         <br>Michigan gets in through the back door because the Badgers choked, twice; Cal, if it can hold off Texas in final BCS, winds up here because USC was too good.";

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fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Capital One Bowl, Jan. 1 ","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/capitalone.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "126", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>          <br><font class=teamname><i>Iowa</i></font> (Big Ten No. 2) vs. <font class=teamname><i>LSU</i></font> (SEC)            <br>Hawkeyes have no running game but lots of quarterback Drew Tate; defending co-champion Tigers rebound nicely from shaky 3-2 start.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Cotton Bowl, Jan. 1:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/cotton.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "140", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>         <br><font class=teamname>Texas</font> (Big 12 No. 2) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Tennessee</i></font> (SEC)           <br>Texas BCS worthy, but this is what you get when you can't beat Oklahoma; freshmen QBs make for capable Volunteers, and should be healthy for this one.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Outback Bowl, Jan. 1:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/outbackBowl.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "94", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>        <br><font class=teamname><i>Wisconsin</i></font> (Big Ten No. 3) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Georgia</i></font> (SEC No. 3)          <br>Badgers' D gives up 79 points in final two games after yielding just 82 through first nine. Next up are David Greene and Danny Ware. Yikes!";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Gator Bowl, Jan. 1:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/gator.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "81", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>          <br><font class=teamname><i>Florida State</i></font> (ACC No. 2) vs. <font class=teamname><i>West Virginia</i></font> (Big East No. 2)            <br>Seminoles may still be looking for a quarterback here as Bowden faces his former school; Mountaineers will still be looking to see what happened to their dream season.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Music City Bowl, Dec. 31:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/musicCity.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "97", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname><i>Minnesota</i></font> (Big Ten No. 6) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Alabama</i></font> (SEC No. 6/7)<br>Gophers defense full of leaks; &#146;Bama's defense has almost none.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Sun Bowl, Dec. 31:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Sun_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "126", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname>UCLA</font> (Pac-10 No. 3) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Purdue</i></font> (Big 10 No. 5)    <br>Purdue looks for good finish to disappointing season; If healthy, Bruins' Maurice Drew will keep Boilermakers defense busy.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Liberty Bowl, Dec. 31:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Liberty_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "95", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>      <br><font class=teamname><i>Louisville</i></font> (C-USA champ) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Boise State*</i></font> (MW No. 1)        <br>Great matchup with Louisville's offense against the unbeaten Broncos, who get here because Liberty has its choice with Utes being BCS bound.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Peach Bowl, Dec. 31:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/peach.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>        <br><font class=teamname><i>Miami</i></font> (ACC No. 3) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Florida</i></font> (SEC)          <br>Miami would rather be in BCS game than facing old rival; beating 'Canes would be good for Ron Zook's resume.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Continental Tire Bowl, Dec. 30:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/continental_tire.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "76", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>     <br><font class=teamname><i>North Carolina</i></font> (ACC No. 4/5) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Boston College</i></font> (Big East No. 3/4)       <br>Beating Miami enables Carolina to click its Heels; Eagles settle for this after nearly going to BCS bowl.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Emerald Bowl, Dec. 30:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Emerald_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname><i>New Mexico</i></font> (MW No. 3) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Navy</i>*</font> (Pac-10 No. 6)         <br>Lobos in third straight bowl; Navy's ship comes in in the form of a bowl berth for second straight year.   <br>";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/holiday.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "103", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname>Arizona State</font> (Pac-10 No. 2) vs. <font class=teamname>Texas A&M</font> (Big 12 No. 3)         <br>Reggie McNeal could make this satisfying Holiday, but without Andrew Walter, the Sun Devils may be wishing they were back home.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Silicon Valley Classic, Dec. 30:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Silicon_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "81", "91", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname>Miami (Ohio)*</font> (Pac-10 No. 7) vs. <font class=teamname>Troy*</font> (WAC team)         <br>And this bowl needed a big spike in attendance to stay afloat. Stop chuckling.  <br>";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Alamo Bowl, Dec. 29:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/alamo.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "147", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>      <br><font class=teamname>Oklahoma State</font> (Big 12 No. 4) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Ohio State</i></font> (Big East No. 4)        <br>Cowboys have lots of weapons; Buckeyes have lots of regrets, not the least of which is Maurice Clarett.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Houston Bowl, Dec. 29:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/houston.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "105", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>        <br><font class=teamname>Texas Tech</font> (Big 12 No. 5/6) vs. <font class=teamname><i>UTEP*</i></font> (SEC team)     <br>Tech brings offensive fireworks; no better way to reward UTEP for putting faith in Mike Price, who will be bowling for the first time since 2000.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Insight Bowl, Dec. 28:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/insight.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "103", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname>Oregon State</font> (Pac-10 No. 4) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Notre Dame*</i></font> (Big East No. 3/4)           <br>Beavers making fourth straight bowl appearance; Irish making fools of themselves in coaching search.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Independence Bowl, Dec. 28:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Independence_Bowl_Logo.gif,standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>      <br><font class=teamname>Iowa State</font> (Big 12 No. 5/6) vs. <font class=teamname>Northern Illinois*</font> (SEC team)        <br>Cyclones return to postseason after a year's absence; Huskies play on thanks to brawling Gamecocks.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","MPC Computers Bowl, Dec. 27:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/MPC_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>            <br><font class=teamname><i>Fresno State</i></font> (WAC) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Virginia</i></font> (ACC No. 6)              <br>Bulldogs making sixth straight bowl appearance; Cavs go from BCS dream to Boise. Ouch";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Motor City Bowl, Dec. 27:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/motorcity.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "50", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>        <br><font class=teamname><i>Toledo</i></font> (MAC No. 1) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Connecticut</i></font> (Big East No. 5)<br>Rockets win MAC title game and go here; Huskies reach their first bowl game since becoming Division I-A team in 2002.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Hawaii Bowl, Dec. 24:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/hawaii.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "104", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname><i>UAB</i></font> (C-USA No. 3) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Hawaii</i></font> (WAC team)         <br>Blazers earn first-ever bowl berth;  Timmy Chang gets to treat home fans to one more game.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Fort Worth Bowl, Dec. 23:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/fortworth.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "86", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>        <br><font class=teamname><i>Cincinnati</i></font> (C-USA) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Marshall*</i></font> (Big 12 No. 8)          <br>Cincinnati (6-5) makes it despite 70-7 loss to Louisville and goes up against a 6-5 MAC team. Wake us up when it's over.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Las Vegas Bowl, Dec. 23:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/LasVegas_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "81", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>        <br><font class=teamname><i>Wyoming</i></font> (MW No. 2) vs. <font class=teamname>Syracuse*</font> (Pac-10 No. 5)   <br>A nice reward for Cowboys in this matchup of 6-5 teams; wanna bet Pasqualoni around next season if Orange loses? Didn't think so.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","GMAC Bowl, Dec. 22:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/gmac.htease.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "85", "148", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>        <br><font class=teamname><i>Memphis</i></font> (C-USA No. 2) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Bowling Green</i></font> (MAC No. 2/WAC No. 2)          <br>Memphis bowl bound for second straight year after a 32-year absence; B.G. won 7 straight games before falling to Toledo in nail-biter.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","Champs Sports Bowl, Dec. 21:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/Champs_Bowl.gif,standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "98", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>     <br><font class=teamname><i>Georgia Tech</i></font> (ACC No. 4 or 5) vs. <font class=teamname>Colorado </font> (Big 12)<br>Not a long road trip for Yellow Jackets; Barnett said Buffaloes 'inept at best' in losing to Sooners.";

fbc_bowlprojections04[i++] = new Array("","New Orleans Bowl, Dec. 14:","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NCAA%20FB/2004_BOWLS/NewOrleans_Bowl_Logo.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "110", "96", "", "", "", "", "");
fbc_bowlprojections04[i-1].body = "<headline/>       <br><font class=teamname><i>North Texas</i></font> (Sun Belt champ) vs. <font class=teamname><i>Southern Miss</i></font> (C-USA team)         <br>This is the table-setter to get you all excited about bowl season. Do you like?";

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