Do you think that BB’s close relationship with Schiano is a positive or a negative going into tomorrow’s game? Both coaches are more familiar with each other’s preferences and philosophies on both sides of the ball — do you think this adds a new dynamic to the game in terms of playcalling/personnel choices?

Interesting question. Ultimately I think everything kind of balances out and it will just come down to which team plays better.  At this point there aren’t many coaches out there whose preferences and philosophies BB doesn’t have a bead on.

Both he and Schiano seem to like football-smart, tough and competitive players. Usually when two teams of those kind of guys play each other it’s close.

That’s what I’m expecting. Major penalties and turnovers game. Whoever plays a cleaner game will win by 3-7 points.