If you notice that the highways are unusually empty this evening and the crowds have emptied out of the stores having their after-Christmas sales, don’t be alarmed.  I know the reason.

In about two hours, everyone will be glued to their TVs to watch a monumental clash of the titans that could only happen in the renowned Emerald Bowl (Who needs the Rose Bowl?  This game is sponsored by people who sell nuts!  Beat that, USC!  And, much healthier than steaks, Tennessee!).

My Maryland Terrapins will be taking on the Oregon State Beavers for the bragging rights that come when the game clock winds down and only one team is given the honor of raising that bronzed statue of a giant almond.  I am getting emotional just thinking about it.

Come on, Terps!  Let’s finish a season of disappointing mediocrity with a marginally acceptable performance and return to the East Coast with a victory!