Quote:International Bowl
South Florida vs. Northern Illinois
Jan. 2, Toronto (ESPN2, noon ET)

Why to watch: To see whether Jim Leavitt gets hands-on with his players. And to see one of The Dash's favorite coaches in name and game, the underrated Jerry Kill of Northern Illinois.

Who's happier to be there: The Huskies, by a long shot.

Moderately useful Dash fact: Northern Illinois running back Chad Spann (30) has scored 20 touchdowns on just 166 touches from scrimmage this season.

Completely useless Dash fact: Between 1946-65, Northern Illinois played in the Turkey Bowl, the Refrigerator Bowl and three times in the Mineral Water Bowl. Look it up.

Dash pick: South Florida 41, Northern Illinois 21.