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It's all part of *my* strategy to throw you off your game for a week

It's all part of *my* strategy to throw you off your game for a week

Well, we'll have to see how long you can hold out!

As of 6:45pm EST here saturday, I am six for six, and it looks like some of my other pics are in good standing.

Just bringing picks to current page for me.


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 Update Not so easy but USC wins
8. California @ UCLA ---Gimme Cal Update Cal won
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

Okay, I've matched last week with 8 out of 10 so far. I truly hope I only get 9 out of 10 and the REAL USC beats alabama.

Oh well, so much for a perfect weekend. Georgia Tech beat the Hokies.

Aw hell. They got beat by alabama. Wait, let me rephrase that...they got beat by Inghram. they might have played alabama, but he beat them. Alabama looked sloppy as all get out.

Thats not to say that USC didn't look bad. I would love for us to find an offense that could match our defense. That would be really nice.

Also, it would be kinda nice if Spurrier wasn't looking defeated in the first quarter. Our defense held them for 3 1/2 quarters. They got tired and that kid just ran over them, but if they hadn't been on the field so much, they would have been in better shape. Half the game Garcia looked like he was scared to get hit, then when he ran he looked like there was no stopping him. Kid should be a running back if thats how he feels.

Still, we weren't embarrased until the last three minutes when it was obvious that Spurrier had given up. THAT was embarrassing.

Take away the dumbass run back for a td on an interception, and they beat us by 1 measly touchdown. And we had that many just off the 213,563 fades to the corner we tried.

Oh well, 8 out of 10 ain't bad.

Well, by my reckoning I'm a mere 5-5 this week, however I'll gladly take it because:

<span style="font-size: 20px;">Clemson effin' ROLLED over Wake 38-3!!!</span>

In your faces the restayuz who picked the Deacs!!! Hooray for objectivity!!!

Shocking & terrible news...

UConn football player fatally stabbed on campus

Rivals.com story

Here are the latest AP rankings. The first BCS poll comes out this week and I'll be switching over to those rankings when they are announced.


* 1.Alabama (39)
* 2.Florida (20)
* 3.Texas
* 4.USC
* 5.Cincinnati
* 6.Boise St.
* 7.Iowa
* 8.Miami (FL)
* 9.LSU
* 10.TCU
* 11.Georgia Tech
* 12.Oregon
* 13.Penn St.
* 14.Oklahoma St.
* 15.Virginia Tech
* 16.BYU
* 17.Houston
* 18.Ohio St.
* 19.Utah
* 20.Pittsburgh
* 21.Texas Tech
* 22.West Virginia
* 23.South Carolina
* 24.Kansas
* 25.Oklahoma

I'll post the results from last week and the 10 games for this week later today.

I'm pleased that the Gamecocks are still ranked. They didn't deserve to drop out after a pretty impressive showing against Alabama.

Sad news about UConn.

The uconn thing stinks for sure. How did alabama get to number one over Florida? They were bad as well. They had one offensive weapon. It was good enough to win, for sure over USC, but they were terrible as a team.

Lardi, good to see clemson trying to pull it together. I may be a USC fan, but I'm a fan of my state as well. When they don't play USC, I pull for them. I hope Wake is the start of their turnaround.

Unfortunately, USC is now squarely in the heart of its schedule, one of the toughest in the nation. I see two more ...possible...wins at vandy and and tenn. Clemson...thats anybody's game, and it doesn't matter what you've done the rest of the year.

But, we did what I hoped we would do with alabama and thats keep it respectable. For the longest time they didn't against the best teams in the nation. The losses were embarrasing losses. If we can move to respectable, then we can move up to winning some.

Like I said, I think the last score was simply because spurrier gave up there at the end. It didn't look like he was in it from the beginning of the game, much less the end.

Here are the Week 7 results. Congrats once again to another stellar week for rick!

rickshaw1 - 80%
Lard Lad - 50%
Vee - 60%
Cobie - 50%

After seven weeks here are the standings:

Cobie 70% (42/60)
Lardy 60% (39/50)
rickshaw1 63% (19/30)
Vee 61% (43/70)

And here are the ten games to consider for this week:

1. South Florida @ Pitt (20)
2. Connecticut @ West Virginia (23)
3. Oklahoma @ Kansas (25)
4. Texas (3) @ Missouri
5. Clemson @ Miami (10)
6. Penn State (13) @ Michigan
7. Tennessee @ Alabama (2)
8. Boston College @ Notre Dame
9. Auburn @ LSU (9)
10.TCU (8) @ BYU (16)

And the BCS Rankings are out so here they are:

Bowl Champ. Series

* Florida
* Alabama
* Texas
* Boise St.
* Cincinnati
* Iowa
* USC
* TCU
* LSU
* Miami (FL)
* Oregon
* Georgia Tech
* Penn St.
* Virginia Tech
* Oklahoma St.
* BYU
* Houston
* Utah
* Ohio St.
* Pittsburgh
* Wisconsin
* Arizona
* West Virginia
* South Carolina
* Kansas

Comparing the BCS to the AP poll shows some interesting differences.

* The AP moved 'Bama up to #1 ahead of Florida this week, but the BCS has it flipped.

* USC was ranked #4 in the AP this week but they're down at #7 in the BCS

* The AP has Texas Tech at #21 but TT doesn't even make it into the BCS poll

* Boise State is ranked #4 and TCU is #8 in the BCS which puts them in great position to get into a major bowl if they can win out even though they are in non-BCS conferences.

There are some other minor changes but those are the ones that stand out to me.

1. South Florida @ Pitt (20) ~ The Panthers are riding high for the first time in a long time, leading the Big East. The Bulls lost a heartbreaking game to Cincy last week which dropped them out of the Top 25. These are two excellent teams and should make for a great game to watch if you can. Although the game is Pitt, I'm going to take USF in a close finish.

2. Connecticut @ West Virginia (23) ~ Another great Big East matchup that is shrouded in tragedy. With the stabbing death of one of their teammates last weekend, the Huskies will likely struggle to focus on the game. Whether they can get themselves up for the game remains to be seen. With the game on the Mountaineers home field, I'll give WVU the edge in this one.

3. Oklahoma @ Kansas (25) ~ This makes 3 for 3 of tough games to pick. Oklahoma has certainly had a difficult season, losing their starting QB not once but twice. Their three losses are against ranked opponents and all were away games. Kansas has just the one loss but it was against a mediocre Colorado team last week. If the Jayhawks can establish a bit of a running game on Saturday they should be able to pull this one out at home. Kansas just barely.

4. Texas (3) @ Missouri ~ At the start of the season I thought Missouri would present a bigger challenge and would likely contend for the Big 12 North title, but they have failed to deliver and are currently at the bottom of the conference rankings. Although the game is in Columbia, Texas should be able to handle the Tigers.

5. Clemson @ Miami (10) ~ Not sure why I talked myself into making this one of the ten games for the week. Clemson has been up and down all season but when they are up, they are really good. My Canes are still a young team although they have been very successful so far this year with just the rain soaked loss to VA Tech marring their record. Both teams can contend for their divisional titles with a win so it should be a very hard fought game. I think the home field advantage will be the deciding factor though I would have taken Miami to win anyway. I hope I'm right since I'll be making the trip south to Land Shark Stadium to see the game myself

6. Penn State (13) @ Michigan ~ Penn State really hasn't shown me anything yet this season. Probably their toughest opponent has been Minnesota. Meanwhile, Michigan has faced some huge battles already this season against Michigan State and Iowa. With the game in front of a howling Wolverine home crowd, I'll take Michigan to upset Penn State.

7. Tennessee @ Alabama (2) ~ The Vols have been better than I expected this year but I just don't see them having enough to take out the Crimson Tide. Alabama for the win.

8. Boston College @ Notre Dame ~ The top two Catholic schools face off against each other in what is turning into a fun annual rivalry. BC evened things up 9-9 last year and has won 6 straight. Notre Dame lost a huge one against USC last week after gaining a miracle call from the refs. BC has lost both of its road games so far this season which doesn't bode well for them when playing under the Golden Dome. I'll be rooting for BC but I think ND wins this one at home.

9. Auburn @ LSU (9) ~ Auburn started out the season very strong but has lost it's last two conference games to Arkansas and Kentucky. LSU came up with a great defensive game against Florida in a losing 13-3 effort, their only loss this season. With the game in Baton Rogue, I'll give the win to LSU.

10.TCU (8) @ BYU (16) ~ This is one of the most intriguing games this weekend, in a weekend filled with great ones. TCU comes to Provo undefeated and well positioned for a BCS Bowl if they can win out. BYU would be undefeated as well were it not for the stunning loss to FSU early in the season. Two top 20 teams fighting it out for the possibility (though always slim) of crashing the BCS and getting an invite to one of the top bowls. Playing at altitude in Provo is tough but I think TCU may have what it takes to prevail and keep their win streak and bowl hopes alive.

I woke up this morning thinking I screwed up and forgot my Thursday pick. Luckily, that isn't the case!

Pitt

UCONN - After all they've been through, I've got to pull for my school. Terrible tragedy...I remember my junior year when 6 students were killed on different nights over the course of 1 semester in driving accidents (at least four of them drunk drivers). It just made no sense and felt like the world was crashing down--people were having a tough time with it. I'm sure that feeling is someone replicated here.

Kansas - On one hand I think OK is overdue now to win but on the other, I feel like things will get worse now. Poor Bradford.

Texas

Miami - man, this is a tough pick! Not only is it Vee vs. Lardy, but both teams have kept me guessing all year so far. I really don't have an accurate read on either of them, though I want them both to succeed (I generally route for fellow LWers teams so long as they aren't USC, Michigan or Ohio State). I've got to say Miami here, though.

Penn State - This will be a tough one. But I feel like here Penn State proves they're more than just talk.

'Bama - I hope its a beating.

ND - I agree this has become a neat little rivalry. I think the USC game was good for elevating ND's game last week; I hope this can translate into a victory.

LSU - Though somewhat overrated this year (still!), Auburn has made some blunders and mental errors each week that I don't see stopping y et.

BYU - They already let me down once this season, but I think the home field advantage will sway things their way.

PS - Vee, did you know ND plays UCONN next year? I think they play the next three years or something. I *know* you'll pick that one. That'll be interesting

I missed this weeks. I'll pick it up next week.

You've still got time, Rick!

Absolutely, you still have until noon on Saturday Rick

You bet your bippy! Can't wait to see you sweat your pick out each year!

I thought I missed the in week games. Okay, give me a little bit and I'll get in there.

Okay, my stuff for the week.


1. South Florida @ Pitt (20) Pitt, SF isn't what people think yet.
2. Connecticut @ West Virginia (23) I think UConn is gonna be up for the game...but I'm going with WV.
3. Oklahoma @ Kansas (25) Gimme the Okla's.
4. Texas (3) @ Missouri Texas Pete all the way.
5. Clemson @ Miami (10) Miami, Clemson has little sting, enough for some smaller programs, but Miami's better.
6. Penn State (13) @ Michigan These two hate each other...gimme Penn.
7. Tennessee @ Alabama (2) Alabama over Lainy Kazan.
8. Boston College @ Notre Dame I'll take Notre Dame
9. Auburn @ LSU (9) LSU for the win.
10.TCU (8) @ BYU (16) TCU is the better team as far as I am concerned.