Bonus Picks For September 12th

Okay, here are some bonus picks before the noontime games start:

The Oregon Ducks meet the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big-10 after a very dissapointing showing in Boise on opening night. So much has happened to my pre season Top 10 team. First, the Ducks offense just could not do anything against Boise St. Secondly, quarterback Jeremiah Masoli refused to step and and run (which is why he was so successful last year) and third, starting tailback LaGarrette Blount has been suspended for the year by Head Coach Chip Kelly. Freshman LaMichael James takes over and I think the Ducks will finally kick it in gear. They better or their season is toast ! Purdue beat up on Toledo last week (which actually doesn't look so bad now that Toledo destroyed Colorado last night). That being said, I love Oregon in front of one the most difficult places for opposing teams to play in:
PREDICTION: Oregon 38-Purdue 24

Nothing like a Saturday battle in Baton Rouge, LA. to get the juices flowing ! I think it's time for the Tigers to show their teeth and really open up the playbook. I expect the defense to swarm all over Vanderbilt and pressure QB's McKenzi Adams or Larry Smith. New defensive coordinator John Chavous plays a very blitz oriented and agressive stunting fronts so look for chaos in the Commodores backfield. On the Tiger offense front, it would be nice to see true freshman QB Russell Shepard on the field more and with the ball in his hands and NOT playing a decoy role. Big game for QB Jordan Jefferson:
PREDICTION: L.S.U. 34-Vanderbilt 10

Just because I have to pick this game (and they are my favorite team) my Washington Huskies are primed to win their first game since November 2007 ! Idaho may present a few early problems but then I like the Huskies to roll it up on offense. If Washington can protect QB Jake Locker, look for number 10 to pass for over 200 and rush for 50 +. Idaho ? Well, Huskies defensive coordinator was the Vandals Head Coach 6 years ago.....
PREDICTION: Washington 31-Idaho 13