Lock of the Week- 6-4
I may have gone 7-7 last week but I NAILED the Mississippi-L.S.U. game to the exact score ! 25-23 and took L.S.U. as the dawg.
More traditional rivalries this week....lets go !
All Lines Set By: World Features Syndicate Inc.
My picks are bolded in BLUE
THE LINE: Texas.....21......AT TEXAS A&M
EXTRA POINTS: 116th game of this traditional Thanksgiving rivalry. Texas is assured of a berth in the Big 12 Championship game, BUT a loss here "could" derail their BCS Championship hopes. I like Texas to win it but 21 points is an awful lot in a rivalry game !
PREDICTION: Texas 34-Texas A&M 20
THE LINE: Alabama.....10.....AT AUBURN
EXTRA POINTS: Bama' will be playing Florida in the SEC Championship game. The question is, will they overlook this game as even if they lose this against Auburn and win in the SEC Championship game, they will be assured of a spot in the BCS title game. The answer....NO ! Saban will not let it happen !
PREDICTION: Alabama 37-Auburn 17
UPSET OF THE WEEK
EXTRA POINTS: Nevada comes in winning 8 straight ! They have three 1,000 yard rushers in the backfield ! Last time they played on the blue turf, they took Boise St. to 4 overtimes. Boise St. has stayed unbeaten but played in some too close for comfort ballgames. I like the Wolfpack of Nevada to SHOCK the state of Idaho !
PREDICTION: Nevada 30-Boise St. 27
THE LINE: Pittsburgh.....E.....AT WEST VIRGINIA
EXTRA POINTS: As much as it would mean for the Big East to have a one loss Pitt team playing and undefeated Cincinnati team next week for the Big East Title, I like the Mountaneers to win this years "Backyard Brawl". This game this year means everything to West Virginia. Pitt still has a shot at the Orange Bowl next week.
PREDICTION: West Virginia 29-Pittsburgh 23
THE LINE: AT CINCINNATI.....21.....Illinois
EXTRA POINTS: Another HUGE upset pick as I believe the Bearcats are feeling the pressure of being a top 5 team. That, coupled with all the rumors of Brian Kelly going to Notre Dame will be too much against a very underachieving Illini team. This week, Illinois plays like an 8 win team they should be and Cincinnati struggles in Tony Pikes return.
EXTRA POINTS: Illinois 38-Cincinnati 34
THE LINE: AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN.....13.....Northern Illinois
EXTRA POINTS: If those of you like Tim Tebow, check out Dan Lefevour....I know you won't believe this but I contend that he is BETTER than Tebow ! 11,656 passing yards (4th all time) 92 TD's, 2,802 rushing yards and another 45 TD's on the ground ! His last home game should be somthing to watch !
PREDICTION: Central Michigan 45-Northern Illinois 30
THE LINE: AT BOSTON COLLEGE.....6.....Maryland
EXTRA POINTS: Maryland gave a spirited effort in losing to Florida St. last week. B.C. fell flat on their faces at home against North Carolina. This week, the Eagles soar !
PREDICTION: Boston College 23-Maryland 12
THE LINE: AT USC.....13.....UCLA
EXTRA POINTS: I think the person setting this line has been drinking too much egg nogg and it's not even Christmas ! The Bruins are trending upward and the Trojans have been deplorable ! Barkley has hit the freshman wall and the defense is vastly overated (especially safety Taylor Mays).
PREDICTION: UCLA 26-USC 23
THE LINE: AT WASHINGTON.....14.....Washington St.
EXTRA POINTS: The Huskies should run and pass all over the Cougars in the annual "Apple Cup" game. Look for Jake Locker to have a HUGE game through the air and running as the Huskies win their 4th game of the year.
PREDICTION: Washington 40-Washington St. 17
MARQUEE MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
EXTRA POINTS: Why is this the Marquee Matchup of the Week ? Because yours truly will be reporting LIVE from Baton Rouge ! I leave for New Orleans tomorrow and make the 58 mile drive to Tiger Country on Saturday morning. Five hours of tailgaiting, I'm wondering if I'll be in any condition to watch the game ? Ryan Mallett is playing like the BEST quarterback in the SEC (sorry Tim Tebow). Unfortunately, the Tigers will pressure him into some mistakes and hopefully the Tiger offense gets going in the right direction after last weeks clock mismanagement meltdown !
PREDICTION: L.S.U. 37-Arkansas 31
THE LINE: Miami.....5 1/2....AT SOUTH FLORIDA
EXTRA POINTS: The Bulls shocked Florida St. earlier, can they do the same to Miami ? I don't think so...I like the Hurricanes to win it by a touchdown and Jacory Harris to finally find the golden touch that has been missing the past few weeks.
PREDICTION: Miami 31-South Florida 24
LOCK OF THE WEEK
EXTRA POINTS: The Sooners by 9 1/2 ? C'mon, the is the "Bedlam Game" and there is NOWAY Coach Stoops is going to have his Sooners firing on all cylindars ! Not sure if Cowboy QB Zac Robinson will play, but his backup Brandon Weeden played well in leading the Pokes to a comeback win over Colorado last week.
PREDICTION: Oklahoma 36-Oklahoma St. 30
THE LINE: AT GEORGIA TECH.....7.....Georgia
EXTRA POINTS: Remember last year ? The Yellowjackets run up 410 yards rushing...they might have more this year ! Georgia has been in a word, DISSAPOINTING ! Tech also gears up for the ACC Title game against Clemson next week.
PREDICTION: Georgia Tech 40-Georgia 27
THE LINE: Clemson.....3.....AT SOUTH CAROLINA
EXTRA POINTS: Clemson is already assured a spot in next weeks ACC Title Game. Another huge rivalry game and I like the South Carolina defense to win this.
PREDICTION: South Carolina 28-Clemson 23
THE LINE: AT STANFORD.....10.....Notre Dame
EXTRA POINTS: If Notre Dame does bring back Charlie, they are not as smart as they think they are. Then again, they did give Weis a 10 year contract extension after his second year ? Touchdown Jesus has now been replaced by Field Goal Jesus. Stanford coming off a dissapointing loss to California last week. The Irish are floundering. Hey, I heard Jimmy Clausen got into a late night fight (at 2:30 a.m.) in a restaurant off campus ? What establishmen is open that late ? Oh yeah....Clausen feared no better than Miguel Cotto (see Manny Pacquio).
PREDICTION: Stanford 38-Notre Dame 36
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