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Clemson @ <strike>Maryland</strike>
Hopefully, this isn't the point where Friedgen rallies his team with their backs against the wall.

East Carolina @ <strike>Marshall</strike>
Not familiar with Marshall this year, but ECU's been very game with bigger programs recently. I'll give them the edge.

Michigan @ <strike>Michigan State</strike>
The Spartans may very well win this one, but they haven't shown much of anything thus far.

<strike>UCLA</strike> @ Stanford
No clue! I'll go with the home team here as you never know what UCLA team is gonna show!

<strike>NC State</strike> @ Wake Forest
Wake isn't quite the same team from the past few years, but I gotta think they'll have something in store for the Wolfpack.

<strike>LSU</strike> @ Georgia
Georgia has strengthened after a shaky start, and I think LSU's not as good as their ranking and undefeated record might indicate.

<strike>Penn State</strike> @ Illinois
The Illini under Zook have come up with a few home upsets. I think we'll see another here, especially since I think PSU's overrated.

<strike>Auburn</strike> @ Tennessee
Should be a really good game and a chance to see what both teams are made of. I think Lane's dad Monty's D will have something for the Tigers O.

<strike>Oklahoma</strike> @ Miami
Another 'what they're made of' game. I think the Canes will be too strong at home for the Bradford-less Sooners. If not, I may not pick the Canes again after this!

USC @ <strike>California</strike>
Cal proved they're overrated last week. I expect USC to show up and serve notice like they always do in big games.

Tryin to get this in after traveling all week:

Clemson

Marshall

michigan state

stanford

Wake forest

LSU

Penn State

Auburn

Oklahoma

USC

Yeehaw!

Go Canes!

To have gone 3-1 in the first four games this season is quite an accomplishment. Many predicted Miami could be 0-4 at this point and I would have been satisfied to have us come out of this at 2-2.

It's all about the "U"!

After five weeks here are the standings:

Cobie 67% (27/40)
Lardy 65% (26/40)
rickshaw1 30% (3/10)
Vee 58% (29/50)

And here are the newest rankings...

AP Top 25

* 1.Florida (54)
* 2.Texas (1)
* 3.Alabama (5)
* 4.LSU
* 5.Virginia Tech
* 6.Boise St.
* 7.USC
* 8.Cincinnati
* 9.Ohio St.
* 10.TCU
* 11.Miami (FL)
* 12.Iowa
* 13.Oregon
* 14.Penn St.
* 15.Oklahoma St.
* 16.Kansas
* 17.Auburn
* 18.BYU
* 19.Oklahoma
* 20.Mississippi
* 21.Nebraska
* 22.Georgia Tech
* 23.South Florida
* 24.Missouri
* 25.South Carolina

Here are the ten games for this week.

Nebraska (23) @ Missouri ~ THURSDAY
Boston College @ Virginia Tech (5)
Connecticut @ Pitt
Alabama (3) @ Mississippi (21)
West Virginia @ Syracuse
Wisconsin @ Ohio State(9)
Maryland @ Wake Forest
Utah @ Colorado State
Florida (1) @ LSU (4)
Michigan (22) @ Iowa (13)

Please note that there is a Thursday night game in the group this week so make sure that you get your selections posted before the start of the game on Thursday evening (9pm eastern)

Good luck all!

And now you know why I don't bet on games, lol. I was guessing on most and the Clemson game...I shoulda known.

So,

Nebraska
Virginia
Pitt
Alabama
Syracuse
Ohio State
Maryland
Utah
Florida
Iowa

Note, these may be revised before thurs.

Mizz - but the QB will throw his first interception (side bet? )

Virginia Tech

UCONN - Pitt is the team I hate the most of all UCONN's enemies

Alabama

West Virginia- toss up for UCONN's enemies but I think West Virginia is better, even away

Ohio State

Wake Forest - just like Kirk Herbstreet, I'm really big on Wake Forest. I like these guys and their program has come a long away, just like UCONN's, another basketball school.

Utah - both teams are pretty unimpressive thus far, but Utah looks better. Home advantage won't come into play here as much as in other places.

LSU - this is the hardest one to pick of course, but a few things: night game at Tiger Stadium; no Tebow; Florida needs to get a loss out of the way anyway as I doubt any major team will go undefeated this year. Still, should be a really great game.

Iowa - I watched that Penn State game and Iowa is pretty damn good. Better than they get credit for, and they're actually getting a good amount of credit. Meanwhile, Michigan isn't terrible, but they're not exactly a premier team again yet. That Michigan name always gives them more leeway but even though they beat ND, they didn't look spectacular. Plus, I want Iowa to kick their asses so they lose two in a row.

Ummm, heard on ESPN sports where Meyers is saying Tebow is good to go. Don't know if the docs have cleared him yet, but they are banking on it from what I can tell.

I was thinking bout changing the Mary/Wake game, its why I was not setting it completely yet, but I think I am gonna stick with the terps. Don't ask me why. I just think that the Clemson win is gonna pull them together a little more, and for all its improvement, wake is still a small college football program. Don't know if its ready for prime time yet.

Local sports stations are reporting that Tebow dressed for practice yesterday but they still have not allowed him to take part in contact drills.

Urban Meryes would be foolish to play him agianst LSU on Saturday, IMO. He's already taken a great deal of heat for having him in the game that late as it is. God forbid he puts him in too early and Tebow gets hurt again.

Fact is, Tebow is unlikely to be 100% recovered and while he might be good enough to play, he won't be Tebow. Urban would probably rather have the excuse that Tebow didn't play if they lose than lose with Tebow in the game and have to admit that he wasn't ready to come back yet.

Nebraska (23) @ Missouri - THURSDAY ~ I still think Nebraska is living off of their rep more than they deserve. I'll take Mizzou at home.

Boston College @ Virginia Tech (5) ~ I'll be rooting every week for someone in the ACC to beat VTech but I don't think it will be BC in Blacksburg. I'll have to take the Hokies at home.

Connecticut @ Pitt ~ As much as I like UConn, Pitt is much improved and I think they'll prevail against the Huskies.

Alabama (3) @ Mississippi (21) ~ Tough call. Ole Miss has really impressed me this year but I think 'Bama is still too tough for them.

West Virginia @ Syracuse ~ Syracuse still has a long way to go. WVU will take this one fairly easily I think.

Wisconsin @ Ohio State(9) ~ I wish this game was at Wisconsine but at Ohio State I'll have to pick the Buckeyes.

Maryland @ Wake Forest ~ Wake Forest is the better team with the better offense & QB. Maryland has been too inconsistent. I'll take WF for the win.

Utah @ Colorado State ~ The Rams are always tough at home and always manage a few upsets but I think the Utes will carry the day.

Florida (1) @ LSU (4) ~ Whether or not Tebow plays, there have been too many distractions in Gainesville because of his injury and speculation conerning whether he'll play or not. LSU has the talent to match up with Florida. I'll take LSU in an upset.

Michigan (22) @ Iowa (13) ~ After seeing Iowa in two games, I think they have enough skill to beat anyone in the conference. Michigan just isn't up to par yet so I'll take the Hawkeyes at home.

Nebraska (23) @ <strike>Missouri</strike>
This was actually the toughest for me to pick. I don't know much about Mizzou in the post-Chase Daniel era. Mostly I'm going by my lingering memory of the 'Huskers' victory against my Tigers in the Gator Bowl last season as my gut feeling.

<strike>Boston College</strike> @ Virginia Tech (5)
It won't even be close.

Connecticut @ <strike>Pitt</strike>
Not impressed at all with Pitt under Wannstadt.

Alabama (3) @ <strike>Mississippi (21)</strike>
The Tide is the superior team here by a mile.

West Virginia @ <strike>Syracuse</strike>
Things are looking up for the Orange somewhat, but the Mountaineers should pull it off. This could end up a signature win for the 'Cuse, though.

<strike>Wisconsin</strike> @ Ohio State(9)
Wisconsin could very well take this one. It might be close, but I think the Buckeyes' home field advantage will pull them through.[/i]

<strike>Maryland</strike> @ Wake Forest
Yeah, they beat my Tigers last week, but the Terps should have their hands full away against the Deacs.

Utah @ <strike>Colorado State</strike>
If the Utes wanna have any credibility left, they gotta take care of this team.

<strike>Florida (1)</strike> @ LSU (4)
Tebow's status is still in the air. If he plays will he really be Tebow? If not, what's his backup got? Either way, I don't think the offense will click as well. I like LSU at home for the upset.

<strike>Michigan (22)</strike> @ Iowa (13)
The Wolverines are much improved over last year, but the Hawkeyes are better and have home field to put them over the top.

EDITED DUE TO ERRORS IN CLARIFYING PICKS--Lardy

Congrats to all the participants this week for such tremendous results!

rickshaw1 - 80%
Lard Lad - 80%
Vee - 80%
Cobie - 70%

After six weeks here are the standings:

Cobie 74% (37/50)
Lardy 68% (34/50)
rickshaw1 55% (11/20)
Vee 62% (37/60)

I'll post the newest AP ranking as soon as they are announced

Here are the latest rankings. I'll get the ten games of the week up later tonight or tomorrow.


AP Top 25
* 1.Florida (50)
* 2.Alabama (10)
* 3.Texas
* 4.Virginia Tech
* 5.Boise St.
* 6.USC
* 7.Ohio St.
* 8.Cincinnati
* 9.Miami (FL)
* 10.LSU
* 11.Iowa
* 12.TCU
* 13.Oregon
* 14.Penn St.
* 15.Nebraska
* 16.Oklahoma St.
* 17.Kansas
* 18.BYU
* 19.Georgia Tech
* 20.Oklahoma
* 21.South Florida
* 22.South Carolina
* 23.Houston
* 24.Utah
* 25.Notre Dame

Here are the ten games for this week. Good luck to all. This is going to be a difficult week with tough match ups and significant games.

1. Cincinnati (8) @ South Florida (21) - THURSDAY
2. Pittsburgh @ Rutgers - FRIDAY
3. Wake Forest @ Clemson
4. Iowa (11) @ Wisconsin
5. Oklahoma (20) @ Texas (3)
6. South Carolina (22) @ Alabama (2)
7. USC (6) @ Notre Dame
8. California @ UCLA
9. Texas Tech @ Nebraska (15)
10.Virginia Tech (5) @ Georgia Tech (19)

Hmmm, Okay...


1. Cincinnati (8) @ South Florida (21) Goin with Cin Update Cin won
2. Pittsburgh @ Rutgers - Ill take Pitt Update Pitt won
3. Wake Forest @ Clemson Woof...Dabo's last shot Update Clemson won
4. Iowa (11) @ Wisconsin --Iowa Update Iowa Won
5. Oklahoma (20) @ Texas (3) Ouch...Gimme Texas Update Texas won
6. South Carolina (22) @ Alabama (2) --Damn...Alabama...c'mon SC, prove me wrong please
7. USC (6) @ Notre Dame --USC easily
8. California @ UCLA ---Gimme Cal
9. Texas Tech @ Nebraska (15) Neb's livin on the edge, gimme TT Update TT wins
10.Virginia Tech (5) @ Georgia Tech (19)--Ginnie Tech over Peaches

Dabo and Clemson...this guy is on the hot seat. Even if they manage a win over SC it wont help them if they cannot stop the lower tier programs like Wake. Much of Iptay did not want him, they wanted a proven winner and seat filler. It looks like Sweeney wasn't really ready for the big time, and his coaching core isn't either.

1. Cincinnati (8) @ South Florida (21) - THURSDAY ~ Tough game to pick. Both schools are having great seasons. This one could go either way. While I'll be rooting for the Bulls however, I think the Bearcats will pull this one out.

2. Pittsburgh @ Rutgers - FRIDAY ~ Pitt seems to be the cream of the Big East crop. I'll take Pitt over Rutgers.

3. Wake Forest @ Clemson ~ Clemson could really use this win but I don't think it will happen against Wake Forest, even at home.

4. Iowa (11) @ Wisconsin ~ Should be a great game but I'm officially on the Hawkeye's train.

5. Oklahoma (20) @ Texas (3) ~ A classic rivalry game. Bradford v McCoy. Great game, tough pick. I'm taking Texas to pull this one out.

6. South Carolina (22) @ Alabama (2) ~ Alabama is too tough and they get to play this one at home. I'll take 'Bama for the win.

7. USC (6) @ Notre Dame ~ I would love for ND to pull off the upset but USC has their one loss already this year. USC for the win.

8. California @ UCLA ~ Cal has fallen from the heights it inhabited earlier this season. I think they keep falling after this weekend. I'm taking UCLA at home.

9. Texas Tech @ Nebraska (15) ~ I would love to see the Red Raiders win this one but it's at Nebraska so I'll grudgingly take the Huskers.

10.Virginia Tech (5) @ Georgia Tech (19) ~ My Canes really need VTech to lose this one in order to have a shot at the ACC championship but I just don't think the Yellowjackets are up to the task this year. This is the one I really hope I get wrong but I'll take Va Tech.

1.<strike> Cincinnati (8)</strike> @ South Florida (21)
Big test for both teams in terms of gaining credibility. My gut tells me the home team has the advantage here.

2. <strike>Pittsburgh</strike> @ Rutgers
[i]Still not feeling any love for Pitt.

3. <strike>Wake Forest</strike> @ Clemson
Argh! I knew Vee would put this one in the mix! I'm hoping my Clemson team will pull this one out with their backs up against the wall. If I were objective, I would definitely pick Wake here.

4. Iowa (11) @ <strike>Wisconsin</strike>
I'm still liking Iowa.

5. <strike>Oklahoma (20)</strike> @ Texas (3)
Texas's chance to establish themselves firmly as the top contender. Should be a terrific game.

6. <strike>South Carolina (22)</strike> @ Alabama (2)

Good as Carolina is, they just don't have the experience to dethrone Bama. Maybe next year.

7. USC (6) @ <strike>Notre Dame</strike>
Though I really think Clausen is a legitimate Heisman contender, USC just never drops these kinds of games.

8. <strike>California</strike> @ UCLA
When 2 huge disappoinments clash, bet on the home team.

9. <strike>Texas Tech</strike> @ Nebraska (15)
Sticking with the Huskers after they came through for me last week.

10.Virginia Tech (5) @ <strike>Georgia Tech (19)</strike>

The Hokies are the more consistent and more complete team.

Cincinnati tonight...at airport on phone, will do rest of picks tomorrow

Cincinati beat South Florida. Thats one for me and Vee. Lardi went with SF.

Had Cinci in there too

My picks (too busy to post any analysis):

Pitt
Wake
Iowa
Oklahoma - Boomer Sooner, Texas is getting their loss now
'Bama
USC - but man, I hope I'm way off; Lardy's logic is dead-on here about USC in these kind of games
UCLA
Nebraska - home advantage is the key here
Virginia Tech - no doubt, they're damn good this year

Cobie didn't take Notre Dame! What's this world coming to?

I can't make risky picks like the Sooners over the Longhorns if I keep picking ND and Uconn every week Still, I'd be thrilled if I'm wrong and USC gets bamboozled.

Damn, have to rethink my strategy of always putting UConn & ND in the mix now.