Before I get to my thoughts on Ben Mauck and his never ending quest to get a 6th year of eligibility at Cincy, I wanted to LAUGH AT STEVE SPURRIER! This was a guy that in 2007 said that UGA wasn't anything special after they beat three ranked teams to end the year the lost to SoCar in the second game of the season because "didn't they lose to Vandy last season?" Ummm Steve, not sure if you realize this or not, but you've now lost to Vandy...twice in as many chances. Yep, you were 14-0 vs The Commowhores, but NOW you are 14-2. Might it be time to hang it up? Or might it be time to point out that POSSIBLY there is a NEW fourth best team in the SEC East? Not SoCar, Not UK, but VANDY! HA! Way to go Steve-O. Way to lose to Vandy on NATIONAL TV. At least last season when you lost to them AT HOME WHILE RANKED #6 In the country, no one outside of the south saw it. But NOW, EVERYONE SAW IT.
and with THAT, on to the PICKS!
Ohio @ #3 Duh Ohio State University. So Beanie Wells has been ruled out of this week's game because of the little toe injury (according to his mom) he suffered last week. I love how athletes miss games because of toes. I think that is funny. Turf Toe and a guy is out. Hurt toe, guy is out. Let's just put it this way: I don't think Jim Brown EVER missed a game with a hurt little toe. Just saying. Good thing Duh OSU is playing Ohio and not someone that could pose a challenge. And is someone driving Frank Solich to the game? The Herbies win walking away, except for Beanie Wells.
Marshall @ #11 Wisco. WE ARE....GOING TO LOSE! I am sure Matthew McConaghay (spelling) won't be in attendance to watch the Badgers burrow to another win, but you CAN BET THE RENT on his not wearing a shirt wherever he is during this game.
Eastern Illi @ #24 Illi. This is how much pull ESPN has with the voters in that Mizzou beat Illi pretty handily last week, but SOMEHOW SOMEWAY The Zookers are still ranked. HUH? I am thinking they move into the top 15 with a win. They are like Notre Dame these flipping guys!
Miami (OH) @ Michigan. I was SOOOO tempted to take the Red Hawks (is that still their name?), but then I read that Michigan reinstated a runningback from a suspension because RichRod felt he was punished enough. OR could it be your team's running game was turrbull last week? Big Blue wins...barely. Long year at the Big House
SoMiss @ #9 Aubie. So working against Awbarn: early start (see UGA game 2006), a NEW starting QB that was a juco last year, a tough young team with weapons. Positives for Awbarn: Chuck Oliver will be in attendance and I am guessing that after his return, come Sunday he will say, "Trey Blackmon, the best guy you've probably never heard of, at LB." He is FAMOUS for saying that phrase. Hey Chuck, I too read TSN and believe it or not, I HAVE heard of these people!. But Auburn wins, despite the curse of Hometeam.
Furman @ VaTech. The Fighting Joshes may have purple power, but they can't beat the Virginia Tech Future Criminals. This one will be as onesided as a rigged Michael Vick dogfight. Sorry Roomie and JCole. but please wear the finger!
Cincy @ #4 OU. OK, so the Sooners will win this game, but it WON'T be because Ben Mauck isn't there for Cincy. The guy is seeking a 6th year of eligibility because he got hurt back in 1868 and he thinks that he should get another year. The guy transfered from Wake after redshirting....who cares. HEY BEN, what are we trying to prove here? You aren't good enough to go to the NFL, go play in Canada or Europe or the AFL if you still want to play. CIncy is already playing its SECOND game. What if you DO get another year, are you going to enter this year and mess up the chemistry the team already has? And are we REALLY thinking that the NCAA, after already turning you down FIVE times, will suddenly reverse itself after you go to a higher court? Are you going to take this to the Supreme Court? I'd love to see that. "Hmmm let's see, overturning Roe V Wade or Ben Mauck getting a 6th year of eligibility at CINCINNATI? I say let's put stuff that really matters off to the side to listen to this a-hole." GO SOONERS And I hope Cincy loses every game this year. Sorry Larry
Oregon State @ #19 PSU. If Penn State was going TO Oregon State, I would have a chance to remember the Oregon Trail Game from elementary school, but alas this is the other trip. Although after OSU loses, maybe they will ford the river on the way home? Crud, your sister has died of Whooping cough!
San Diego State University @ Notre Dame. Gosh Fupa, are you THAT worried about losing 600 games like you did last season? The Aztecs? wow. But after Notre Dame wins, I am thinking next week they are #17. Just calling it now. DARN YOU CHARLIE THE HUTT!
Citadel @ Klimpsen. No way Thunder and Lightning get shut down against these guys, right? I DO wonder how many people will show up to this game and BOOOO Tommy Bowden and violate the moratorium I set for them of three seasons on not being able to complain about Baby Bowden. Remember people, you could have let him go, BUT you b!tched and moaned when he flirted with Arkie and resigned him. So you CAN'T yell at him for three years!
Richmond @ UVA. So UVA got SMOKED and ESPN Magazine said that RIchmond would upset the Cavs, so with all of that, I have to go with UVA in this game because the Spiders are without their coach from last year AND without the runningback Hightower. And while Groh must still go, I think the team gets inspired by the lack of negative signs in the crowd and crushes the Spiders.
#8 West Va @ ECU. I LOVE IT when a small team topples a bigger team then everyone starts sucking their lollipops and some people are even dumb enough to predict them to beat ANOTHER ranked team the following week. Listen up folks, WVA, as much as I hate them(that's right Poon's roommate, they are all inbreds!) they will beat the Pirates. Swashbuckle them even. Neers strum to a win.
WCU @ FSU. Hey Booby Bowden, way to take the first week of the season off so you can rest up for the Catamounts.....you will get this win but I wish it didn't count towards your win total all-time.
Tulane # #13 Bama. I feel so bad for Tulane with all of this hurricane stuff....wait, you mean they CHOSE to take a scholarship there RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A CITY BELOW SEALEVEL AND THEY WEREN'T SMART ENOUGH NOT TO GO BACK AFTER KATRINA? Hmmmm, I just hope that if Hurricane Hannah does hit GA, all of the residents go to Louisiana and STAY THERE FOREVER like the Lou-is-i-ana residents did here. You guys know you CAN Geaux home now right? The stuff is OVER. Tide ROLLS to a win (get it?)
#17 SoFla @ UCF. Apparently the Qb with the Groethe-Hawk that NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD OF has been trashtalking about UCF. (and btw, I was pulling a chuck there. EVERYONE has heard of Matty G from last season, but I wouldn't be surprised if Da Kang busted that one out)Isn't SoFla trashtalking UCF like Indiana trashtalking Minnesota in the Big11? SoFla wins, but NOT because of the trashtalking. You didn't get in their heads MattyG. Just saying.
Miami @ #5 Florida. Great, a three hour wetdream for all of the Florida fans out there. They will be so excited that they "broke the streak against Miami" but come on. You are playing a SHELL of the great Miami teams. Tebow will have 92 touchdowns adn Louis Murphy will be all proud that he called Florida the new U, even though the gators went 9-4 last season (really, one program is winning a bunch of championships these days? outside of 2006-07 I recall a bunch of losses with Urban at the helm. all I am saying. 42-30) Gators win this one but Fletcher Proctor predicts that Urban Meyer is still angry about the endzone celebration. Urban Meyer NEVER FORGETS!
Stanford @ #15 Arizona State. I would like for ASU to be undefeated and ranked as highly as possible when UGA lays that smack down upon thy candyass. And I STILL laugh that people think UGA will lose that game. I am getting the crow ready folks.
Lock of the week
#10 Texas @ UTEP. Why is everyone making a big deal about this game? So it will be the first time in FOREVER that the Horns have gone to El Paso. Who cares? Colt McCoy will lead this team to a HUGE win. I hope you enjoy it UTEP.
Upset of the week
Ole Miss @ #20 Wake. The key to this game will be a guy you've never heard of Jevan Snead of Ole Miss. You probably didn't know this but he started out at Texas, had to redshirt behind Colt McCoy and then left for Ole Miss and then he sat a year, but here he is. (sorry, channeling Chuck there.) Honestly though, Snead is pretty good. and I think Ole Miss has a tough enough defense that they upset Wake. They are good enough and Nutt is a darn good coach.
"Professional" games.
Detroit @ Atlanta. I read where the game is a sellout all of a sudden. But it ISN'T STUPID LADY ON DAVE FM. Enough tickets were sold that it won't be blacked out on local tv. THIS IS WHY UNQUALIFIED PEOPLE SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO BROACH A SUBJECT ON THE AIR! But really, you think Matty Ice and the dirty birds have a chance? Hmmm. Actually I do. Falcons beat the Lions. Wait, rookie QB starting? Nevermind. Lions win.
Local rooting interest
GT @ BC. an early game, but I have to think that GT has the advantage since BC is breaking in a new offense. I know BC has a pretty good LB led by Toal (probably the best LB you've never...SORRY), but Tech defense is better and this offense will give BC fits. 24-17 Tech wins.
CMU @ #2 UGA. I know this qb has better stats than Tebow, but COME ON. YOU PLAY AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN. STOP IT. Georgia cruises to the point that I probably start watching the Ole Miss upset of Wake by the third quarter. Honestly though, Stafford GETS his first 300 yard game RIGHT HERE (I think CMR keeps him in the game to get the mark.) Knowshon probably gets a lighter day but gets more yards (120 yards on 16 carries, 2TDs out by halftime) and the Dawgs win 42-20.
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