I like wasabi with sushi, but I was not a fan of BC being projected to play in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl in Boston. It was nice, then, to learn today that the Eagles will instead play in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Maryland.

The Fenway Bowl also featured an 8 am kickoff on Wednesday, December 29, a day/time that indubitably would not have been conducive to attracting attendance. The Military Bowl starts at 11:30 am our time on Monday, December 27. It’s a minor bowl, so it is not provided a prime viewing slot. Late morning, though, is much more attractive.

BC will meet East Carolina of the American Athletic Conference, the champion of which — #4 Cincinnati — is one of four teams to play in the College Football Playoff. East Carolina finished with a 7-5 record, 5-3 in the conference.

The Eagles and Pirates played one common opponent — Temple. Each team allowed Temple only three points, but East Carolina scored 45 against them and BC scored 28.

We’ll have a gamewatch at The Corner Drafthouse, 495 Laurel St., San Diego, for those who will be still on holiday routine.