Week 11 Picks & Predictions (November 21, 2009)

Last Week: 8-6
Lock of The Week: 6-3

Down the stretch they come !   We're almost at the finish line for another season of college football.  Incredible how quickly the season has progressed.  Some traditional rivalries on the horizon as well as conference championships. 

Time for Week 11.............
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My Picks are bolded in BLUE

THE LINE:  AT BOSTON COLLEGE.....3 1/2.....North Carolina
EXTRA POINTS:  This is a serious head scratcher.  It's that famous horror flick, Doctor Jekyll & Mister Hyde, which team will be which this week ?  I guess I'll take the home team to win it in overtime.
PREDICTION:  Boston College 26-North Carolina 20

THE LINE:  Oregon.....6.....AT ARIZONA
EXTRA POINTS:  If the Ducks can win out they will be in the Rose Bowl.  If Arizona wins out they "might" have a shot.  A very competitive game but I just like the Ducks offense a little better than Mike Stoops defense.
PREDICTION:  Oregon 33-Arizona 24

THE LINE:  AT MISSISSIPPI.....4.....L.S.U.
EXTRA POINTS:  How is L.S.U. a 4 point underdog ?  Aren't they ranked 9th in the country ?  Isn't Ole' Miss struggling and QB Jevan Snead inconsistent ?  All being said, I like L.S.U. to play a VERY close game and try to control exciting all everything Dexter McCluster.  I like Ole' Miss but closer than 4.
PREDICTION:  Mississippi 25-L.S.U. 23

THE LINE:  Rutgers.....8.....AT SYRACUSE
EXTRA POINTS:  This one should be the easiest pick of them all !  Sorry Renee, your Orange might be in a neck and neck race with Washington St. for worst team of the year.   Look out for Rugters freshman QB Tom Savage..he is going to be a really good one !
PREDICTION:  Rutgers 34-Syracuse 20

LOCK OF THE WEEK

THE LINE:  AT NOTRE DAME.....6.....Connecticut
EXTRA POINTS:  Charlie is in trouble.  I have picked the Irish and they have won for me (losing their games but covering !).  This week the wide receiver duo of Golden Tate and Michael Floyd light up the Huskies secondary.  "IF" by chance Notre Dame loses this game, Weis will be on life support...please see below !!!!
PREDICTION:  37-Connecticut 17

THE LINE:  AT SOUTH FLORIDA.....11 1/2.....Louisville
EXTRA POINTS:  If this were the Rick Pittino led Cardinals...I'd have Louisville in a rout...unfortunately, it's football.  South Florida has slipped badly after reaching Top 15 status.  They take out their frustrations on the Cards.
PREDICTION:  South Florida 36-Louisville 17

THE LINE:  AT NEBRASKA.....16 1/2.....Kansas St.
EXTRA POINTS:  If the Huskers win this one, they clinch the Big 12 North.  If Kansas St. wins this one they become bowl eligible.  16 1/2 is a lot of points !   I like Nebraska to win it outright but closer than the spread.
PREDICTION:  Nebraska 34-Kansas St. 23

THE LINE:  T.C.U.....31 1/2.....at Wyoming
EXTRA POINTS:  Now I'm not saying that the Cowboys are going to shock the college football world BUT they will keep it close for a half.  Remember, this is the same Wyoming team that trailed the Texas Longhorns 13-10 at halftime !   The Horned Frogs will pull away in the second half, but 31 1/2 points ????
PREDICTION:  T.C.U. 40-Wyoming 14

THE LINE:  AT IOWA.....10....Minnesota
EXTRA POINTS:  The Hawkeyes did show some guts last week playing Ohio St. into overtime before coming up short.  James Vandenberg will be a better QB than Ricky Stanzi....he should be able to get Iowa over the hump against slumping Minnesota.
PREDICTION:  Iowa 29-Minnesota 13

THE LINE:  Ohio St.....12.....AT MICHIGAN
EXTRA POINTS:  This is touted as being the biggest rivalry game in the country.   Not much  of one lately as Jim Tressel has beaten the Wolverines 7 out of 8 times !   With the way the teams are trending, I just don't see it being that close.  But, it wouldn't shock me to see the Wolverines in it !
PREDICTION:  Ohio St. 35-Michigan 20

THE LINE:  AT FLORIDA ST.....19.....Maryland
EXTRA POINTS:  What am I drinking ?   I'm actually thinking of picking Florida St. ?   That only means ONE thing...Maryland is terrible !  The Terps and playing like Twerps !   Check out E.J. Manuel....the freshman QB of the Noles'...he has a gun and can run !
PREDICTON:  Florida St. 43-Maryland 17

THE LINE:  AT GEORGIA.....9.....Kentucky
EXTRA POINTS:  The Bulldogs have played their way to a 6-4 record..which only means they have played sub par football.  When Mark Richt can find a quarterback, the Dawgs will be back.  Unfortunately that won't be till next year.   That being said, the overall talent for Georgia HAS to finally take effect !
PREDICTION:  Georgia 27-Kentucky 17

THE LINE:  AT B.Y.U.....10....Air Force
EXTRA POINTS:  The Cougars have been dissapointing considering their opening week upset win over Oklahoma.  They got blown out by T.C.U. and the Falcons will give them problems, especially on the ground.  Max Hall to pass on Air Force and win it by 2 touchdowns.
PREDICTION:  B.Y.U. 38-Air Force 24


MARQUEE MATCHUP OF THE WEEK and UPSET SPECIAL

THE LINE:  AT STANFORD.....7.....California
EXTRA POINTS:  "The Game"..another classic rivalry.  Anyone remember the "band" play ?  It's only been replayed 1,000 times !  Okay, Stanford coming off a HUGE win over USC.  Letdown city....I like the Bears to upset Stanford and give Oregon a clear path to the Rose Bowl (if the Ducks can take care of business).
PREDICTION:  California  37-Stanford 34