The BCS has extended the bowl season, allowing the top two games to have their own days. The Sugar Bowl, this year's No. 2 bowl, had Tuesday. The Orange Bowl, the No. 1, has today. That setup helps those bowls but hurts the game. It isn't fair to think that teams will have a good rhythm, that they will be crisp and sharp after a six-week layoff.
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One of the most noticeable would be the improved level of play. As it is, don't be surprised if tonight's game starts a little slow. But at least it will start. Morris Communications Corporation Big12.Net is not affiliated with the Big XII Conference.