Thursday, October 11, 2007

For week 7 picks, I flipped a coin...Here goes.

What started out as a promising season of picks, has quickly deteriorated to hilarity. It is time to get off the lose/break even schnide and start picking some damn winners. Unfortunately, there are enough toss up games to make it another interesting weekend. Well, where were we...


Missouri 21 - Oklahoma 35


Look people, Oklahoma shit the bed against Colorado. It happens to the best of us. They are still a juggernaut. Missouri put on a defensive clinic(first of the year) last week against Nebraska...Hell, they put on a football clinic last week. That being said, I would be willing to bet that it doesn't continue this weekend. OU's O-line should pound Missouri for 4 quarters. Coach Stoops; three words. RUN THE BALL. Missouri's offense is legit, however, it is awfully hard to score when you are on the sidelines (see: above suggestion). Missouri is yearning for national attention and would get it with a victory over Oklahoma but here is the problem: They aren't in the same class as OU. Sooners take it to the house.


Auburn 17 - Arkansas 21


The greatest player in college football will be on display in this game. Last year, Arkansas shocked the Auburnians in A-town with a healthy dose of RunDMC. Look for Arkansas to do the same thing this year...They really don't have much choice, considering their QB is a Dick. The only thing that worries me about this game is Arkansas's complete lack of defensive ability against Auburn's suddenly flourishing offense. Even with the AU offense looking better, I think Arkansas wins a close one at home.


Wisconsin 10 - Penn State 14


The ultimate battle of slow, Big 10 football teams. This game will be the most unexciting game of the weekend. Wisconsin's defense was torched last weekend by a solid Illinois offense and you can bet Penn State has been watching that game film. On the flip side, Penn State hasn't performed to expectations this year and could use a solid performance from Sr. QB Anthony Morelli (haven't had one yet). The deciding factor in this game will be the 12th man. Happy (or not so happy, this year) Valley is not an easy place to play and you can bet the crowd will be in full white out glory. Look for their noise to cause problems for Wisconsin's offense. Nittany, gettin' it done at home.


Georgia Tech 21 - Miami 17


These are the games that Chan Gailey and Georgia Tech always win. The underdog on the road game. It doesn't hurt that Tech will get to play a pathetic offense in the Kyle Wright led Miami Tropical Depressions. Tech's defense has been the only item of consistency for the Jackets, this year. Look for them to get a couple of turnovers to help the offense out. Tech scores a late touchdown off of a turnover to win on the road.


Kentucky 24 - LSU 35


This game will feel like deja vu for Kentucky (see: South Carolina). LSU brings a better defense to the bluegrass state and, let's be honest, a better offense then South Carolina possessed. That spells another nightmare for Kentucky and QB Andre Woodson. LSU will be looking to flex a little muscle as the consensus number one team in the country and unfortunately, for Kentucky, they are next up on the schedule. LSU will not need another "Bluegrass Miracle" to win this one.


Colorado 17 - Kansas State 21


The Buffalo's are still on cloud 9 after the defeat of OU. Meanwhile, K State is coming off of a disappointing loss to Mark "Small Island" Mangino and his Jayhawks. The edge in this game has to go to K. State due to their nasty defense. The offense, on the other hand, is a different story. Inept would probably be the best way to describe it. K. State is not out of the Big 12 north race yet, so they cannot afford to lose again. So, I would expect them to come out guns a blazin'. Colorado is getting better under Hawkins but they are still a year or two away from competing for a north title.


Boston College A LOT - Notre Dame NOT A LOT


The Holy Bowl. This game could get ugly, and ugly fast. This will be the best offense that the Genius and his Golden Domers have seen so far. Emu boy...Watch Matt Ryan, that is how you are supposed to play QB. Boston College is about as well balanced of a team as you will see this year. Solid O and solid D make them a tough opponent for Notre Dame. Hell, this year they wouldn't even need to be solid to take it to the Irish. Considering the authorities have called off the search for missing "Touchdown Jesus," I wouldn't plan on seeing much scoring from the Domers. BC BIG!!!


Purdue 21 - Michigan 24


Has Michigan played a game on the road this year? If they have, it sure as hell doesn't seem like it. For anybody out there wondering: Mike Hart is the 2nd best player in College Football. The only thing that he is missing is that explosive burst (see: Darren McFadden) and he would be officially unstoppable. He has put Michigan on his shoulders and helped right the ship. Now, don't get me wrong, they still have a long way to go but it seems like they are playing with more confidence. Purdue's offense should put up points but as long as Michigan continues to ride Mike Hart, they should take the win.

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