Originally Published: December 26, 2005

Beware of teams that aren't emotionally ready to play

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By Rich Podolsky
Special to ESPN Insider
In the games leading up to January, some obvious favorites appear to be vulnerable because the players and coaches (and sometimes the alumni) are not happy about where they are playing. For example, Boston College couldn't have had Idaho in mind (especially with a 10:30 a.m. kickoff) after the Eagles registered a better record than some other ACC counterparts who received better bowl destinations.

Michigan, Georgia Tech and Oregon are three other teams that dropped to lesser bowls than expected, and disappointment is the wrong emotion to show up with at any bowl game.

Best bets this week include Clemson, Oklahoma, South Carolina and TCU.

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