Week 6 Picks and Predictions (October 10, 2009)

Last Week Versus The Spread:  6 wins-8 losses

FAVRORITE                                                            UNDERDOG
At VIRGINIA TECH.....................13...........................BOSTON COLLEGE
*The Hokies didn't impress in last weeks win over Duke.  Although at home, I don't think they will get fired up for this game against B.C.   I like what 25 year old freshman quarterback David Shinske is doing after replacing Justin Tuggle.  The Eagles won't win but take B.C. and the 13 points.
PREDICTION:     Virginia Tech 27-Boston College 17


At OHIO STATE...........................16........................WISCONSIN
*The Badgers come in undefeated and leave Columbus with their first loss.  The Buckeye defense will shut down RB John Clay and Pryor will light up the Wisconsin secondary.  Buckeyes big !
PREDICTION:     Ohio St. 31-Wisconsin 14


MICHIGAN STATE...................4 1/2......................at ILLINOIS
*This is "Sparty Girls" pick (a Michigan St. alumn).  Illinois has benched senior captain Juice Williams and will start Eddie McGhee.  The Spartans are coming off an emotional OT win against Michigan.  This one is going to be close, but "Sparty Girl" likes her green and white:
PREDICTION:     Michigan St. 38-Illinois 24


At FLORIDA ST...........................3........................,,,GEORGIA TECH
*How the Seminoles are favored in this one is beyond me.  Somebody must know something about this one.  If the Noles' drop their third in a row, Jimbo Fisher might be sent into exile !  Tech is coming off a huge win,  look for a letdown:
PREDICTION:     Florida St. 31-Georgia Tech 24


At TENNESSEE.............................1.............................GEORGIA
*With Vols QB Jonathan Crompton calling signals, that should in itself be enough to guarantee a Georgia victory.  This is a do or die game for the Bulldogs and the Cox to Green combination will be the difference.
PREDICION:     Georgia 24-Tennessee 21


UTAH.........................................7 1/2......................at COLORADO ST.
*This is definately an upset pick.  The Utes take the field for the first time since losing to Oregon.  I think they will overlook Colorado St.   Rams Coach Steve Fairchild is doing an excellent job rebuilding the Rams program.   Utah will win but not by 7 1/2 points.
PREDICTION:     Utah 33-Colorado St. 27


AUBURN.......................................2 1/2.........................at ARKANSAS
*Almost my upset special of the week.  Auburn rides into Razorback country undefeated with a potent offense.  They run into a more potent offense on this night.  Hog QB Ryan Mallett can sling it like no other SEC quarterback.  I like Arkansas to win this one outright.  Even though Auburn coach Chizik and Razorback coach Petrino coached together way back...I like Petrino in this matchup.
PREDICTION:     Arkansas 41-Auburn 38


At IOWA....................................8.................................MICHIGAN
*Iowa looked great defeating Penn St. but will not be able to stop the Wolverine offense.  Not sure if Forcier is 100%.  If he is, Michigan rolls.  Iowa is one dimentional.  QB Ricky Stansi does not scare anyone with his arm.  I like coach "In Rod We Trust !
PREDICTION:     Michigan 31-Iowa 20


T.C.U.......................................9...................................at AIR FORCE
*This is going to be a very physical game.  Smash mouth football at its finist.  The Horned Frogs will win the game but not by 9.  I like the Falcons to keep this one close the entire game.  The option attack is difficult to defend with just one week of preparation.
PREDICTION:     T.C.U. 26-Air Force 23

**UPSET ALERT**

STANFORD............................1 1/2.............................at OREGON ST.

*My "Upset Special" of the week.   Cardinal RB Toby Gerhart has had his way so far this season.  He'll be needing a bottle of Tylenol after the Beavers get through with him.  Remember....always pick a Beaver over a Tree !  

PREDICTION:     Oregon St. 31-Stanford 24

ALABAMA............................6.................................at MISSISSIPPI

*Mississippi will play inspired ball.  The crowd will be all rev'd up !   But shear talent wins out.   Saban will not let the Tide slide.  In the end, the Alabama running game and defense will win it.

PREDICTION:     Alabama 24-Mississippi 14

ARIZONA...............................3..................................at WASHINGTON

*Very difficult game for my Huskies against a defensive minded Arizona team.  Husky QB Jaker Locker has played better and better each week and WR James Johnson has been the go to target.  In the end, I like coach Sarkisian better than coach Stoops.

PREDICTION:     Washington 23-Arizona 20

WEST VIRGINIA......................10................................at SYRACUSE

*Orange QB Paulus must be better this week or the Cuse' will get run out of the Carrier Dome !  I don't see how Syracuse will be able to handle the speed of the West Virginia offense, especially Noel Devine.

PREDICTION:     West Virginia 35-Syracuse 17

MARQUIS MATCHUP OF THE WEEK

FLORIDA................................7 1/2......................................at L.S.U.

*I wish I knew if Tebow was a go.  As of this writing he is about 40/60.   I personally don't think he'll play.  He may suit up and be a sideline warrior.  What can I say, the Bayou Bengals to knock off the defending SEC and BCS champs !  Believe in "The Hat" !  This should be somewhat of a defensive struggle.   If John Brantley is the Gator QB, he can throw (better than Tebow) but cannot run the read option nearly as well.  That takes away a HUGE threat.  Tigers defensive coordinator John Chavous has not opened up his defensive playbook all the way yet.  Maybe he was awaiting this game.  I think he throws everything at the Gators offense and forces Brantley (or Tebow) to beat em'.  I think the special teams will be key here, Trindon Holliday has the ability to take it the distance anytime he gets his hands on the ball (just ask Georgia).  Jordan Jefferson will have to play the best game of his life, I believe he will.  Baton Rouge will be ROCKING !  

PREDICTION:     L.S.U. 27-Florida 24

All betting lines set by World Features Syndicate, Inc.