1) (11) Missouri @ (1) Texas
I have to say this has all the makings of an upset. Texas jumps into that shifty #1 spot and has to play a tough game against Mizzou. The saving grace just may be that the game is in Texas, but I like Missouri to win this won by a close margin in a high scoring game.
PICK: Missouri
2) (16) Kansas @ (4) Oklahoma
Like Missouri, Oklahoma has to play coming off of a tough loss to a solid opponent. In the end Oklahoma's offense should just be too powerful for a good, but not good enough Jayhawks team. If Oklahoma's defense shows up at all they will win this game.
PICK: Oklahoma
3) (12) Ohio State @ (20) Michigan State
Ten years ago the Spartans pulled off a huge upset against the Buckeyes, ruining their dreams of a national title. It was an incredibly devastating loss, but it was also the last time the Spartans beat the Buckeyes (They haven't played 10 straight years). With Dantonio, a former Buckeye coach, leading the helm with Ringer and company they are a very solid team, but I have a feeling the Buckeyes play their most complete game this Saturday.
PICK: Ohio State (by at least 14)
4) (13) LSU @ South Carolina
I realize LSU didn't exactly dazzle against Florida, but that happens to numerous teams. I also know that Herbstreit has been on fire with his upsets, but "not-so-fast" this week. Even though the Gamecocks are playing okay, and the quarterback spot is still an issue, I believe Les-Bal and the solid LSU Defensive line prove to be the difference in the game.
PICK: LSU
5) (22) Vanderbilt @ (10) Georgia
While I'm not sold that either team is Top 25, I do think this will be a close game. In the end Georgia wins a close one. I am mostly basing this off of how UGA performed against Tennessee, a team that is pretty pathetic right now. In a close game, PICK: Georgia.
6) (17) Virginia Tech @ Boston College
Each team comes in with just one loss, and is huge for both for the wide open ACC crown. Beamer Ball gets it done though, and I don't think the game will be that close.
PICK: VT
7) (23) Pittsburgh @ Navy
This is an interesting game. Wanstedt seems to be keeping his job for another year after getting the season going, but he better look out. Navy beat a ranked Wake Forest team and is playing better. I guess I'll take Pittsburgh but Navy could easily win this game.
PICK: Pittsburgh
8) Mississippi @ (2) Alabama
Can Ole Miss go on the road and knock off another SEC powerhouse team? Eight ball says: Not Likely. 'Bama rolls. Yes, I know Kentucky gave them a good game; so don't expect two straight.
PICK: Alabama
9) (7) Texas Tech @ Texas A&M
Granted, A&M is pretty atrocious, but so is Texas Tech's defense. I am heavily inclined to pick a huge upset in this game, and you know what... nah I won't. But A&M will cover the spread (21)!
PICK: Texas Tech
10) (18) North Carolina @ Virginia
I just want to find out if UNC has the staying power to be proclaimed a top 20 team. I love watch Butch Davis has done for the program and I would be glad to see the success continue, but they may slip up against UVA.
PICK: North Carolina
Other College Football Thoughts
Michigan has owned Penn State in recent years. I wouldn't be surprised to see a much closer game than the "experts" are projecting (23.5). I know the Wolverines are pretty sad right now, but I know the players will want to win this one pretty bad, and they will fight hard in this game.
The SEC vs. Big 12 conference debate is a pretty good one right now, but really it is mostly based on speculation, and won't be clearer until each conferences' teams play each other in bowls. I'm not sold on too many Big 12 defenses, and I'm not sold on too many SEC offenses. Once the season plays out things should get clearer, but still, it's a fun argument to have.
Clemson "relieving Bowden" of his duties means there is an open job. I think Lane Kiffin might not be doing too much at the moment... we'll see what happens.
Alright, that's all I got. "Rant" updates are below.
Week 8 "TigerRant" Picks
LSU > South Carolina
Georgia Tech > Clemson
Wake Forest > Maryland
Virginia Tech > Boston College
Tennessee > Mississippi State
Alabama > Ole Miss
Georgia > Vaderbilt
Missouri > Texas
Ohio State > Michigan State
Kentucky > Arkansas
Southern Miss > Rice
Northwestern > Purdue
North Carolina > Virginia
California > Arizona
Colorado > Kansas State
UCLA > Stanford
Standings/Status (Rough week, but it was a tough one for many)
2008 College FB Pick'em
| Overall Score | Overall Rank | ||
| 80 - 39 | 93 | ||
| Session | Score | Rank | Action |
| 1 | 11 - 7 | 1597 | View Results |
| 2 | 14 - 0 | 1 | View Results |
| 3 | 12 - 6 | 726 | View Results |
| 4 | 12 - 6 | 412 | View Results |
| 5 | 9 - 8 | 384 | View Results |
| 6 | 14 - 4 | 19 | View Results |
| 7 | 8 - 8 | 553 | View Results |
1 comment:
Missouri @ Texas, not the other way as your blog suggests. come on now huggy
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