So....we hit the month of November and things are becoming clear cut for everyone.
Right?
Okay, so unless you are Alabama, you are probably wondering to yourself--"How weird would it be if we lost to LSU?"
We were wondering the same thing....BEFORE the season. Now, not so much. Although, we suppose if you are a Oregon, Notre Dame, Kansas State or...well, pretty much a fan of any other school you might be hoping something strange happens.
And no...Bill Paxton won't save you.
If only he'd save us from our recent spate of poor luck. Last week: 8-4, putting the overall count at...87-22.
But we digress...and as Casey always says at this point in our show--"On with the Countdown"
THE DIRTY DOZEN:
1) Alabama 8-0. So, the question is...can anyone beat 'Bama? And Magic 8 Ball says--"Probably Not". We really thought LSU had a shot. But we thought Zach Mettenberger was more talented than Jordan Jefferson too. He isn't. This will however be 'Bama's toughest test, it's never easy to win in Baton Rouge...especially at night. (This Week: at LSU. Our Pick: Alabama 23, LSU 10)
2) Oregon 8-0. No BCS fans, this isn't your 4th best team. They are a worthy #2 and you can't state a case otherwise. And hey, we were close, we picked them to go for 112 vs. Colorado last week--they scored 70. (This Week: at USC. Our Pick: Oregon 41, USC 33)
3) Notre Dame 8-0. We can't believe this either. But yet here they are. And thanks to Everett Golson, they get better every week. BCS fans should be nervous, ND has an awful schedule and could easily end up 12-0 and end the SEC run. (This Week: vs. Pitt. Our Pick: ND 31, Pitt 13)
4) Kansas State 8-0. They just keep winning. And Collin Klein just keeps tightening his grip on the Heisman. Thankfully, for them, they play in the Little 12. We think they'll run the table...but then again, we haven't be real prescient lately either. (This Week: vs. Okie State. Our Pick: K-State 47, Okie State 37)
5) LSU 7-1. Against our better judgement..and agreeing with the BCS for once. The Tigers clock in at #5 in our poll. They've just plain sucked on offense which leads many to believe they'll fold against Alabama. But don't bet against the Death Valley atmosphere. Especially in front of a National TV Audience. Really want to...no...can't....(This Week: See #1)
6) Florida St. 8-1. They've bounced back well from their idiotic loss to NC State. And we are a little reluctant to believe in them. Mostly because they are an ACC team. And ACC teams lose games for no apparent reason. The only way they don't get a BCS bid is they choke...oh wait. (This Week: BYE)
7) Georgia 7-1. Bravo UGA for finding their cojones last week. The question is: Will you keep holding onto them?. Any team with Jarvis Jones has a chance, but Aaron Murray needs to play a full game vs. a Top 10 team. Their slim BCS hopes ride with 'Bama winning this week. (This Week: vs. Ole Miss. Our Pick: UGA 37, Ole Miss 23)
8) Florida 7-1. They get to stay 'cause this defense alone beats most teams. The problem is when tested, the offense has...well...got issues. But, the Gator fans are back, even if they now have lost 2 straight to Georgia. (This Week: vs. Missouri. Our Pick: UF 23, Mizzou 10)
9) Louisville 8-0. We told you when he took the job, Charlie Strong was gonna be a great Head Coach. He's proving it. Unfortunately, he's gonna be in the SEC next season. Teddie Bridgewater is one of the best QB's nobody has heard of. Unfortunately he plays in the Big East...which is like playing in the UFL. (This Week: vs. Temple. Our Pick: Louisville 31, Temple 21)
11) South Carolina 7-2. Hate to see what happened to star RB Marcus Lattimore last week. Class kid who is apparently universally liked. But good kids like that will be successful. Kenny Miles and Mike Davis are pretty good backups. They'll be fine. (This Week: vs. Arkansas. Our Pick: S.Carolina 31, Ark. 17)
12) Clemson 7-1. We are pretty sure a fight between Dabo Swinney and Steve Spurrier will break out at the end of the month. They REALLY don't seem to like each other. If Clemson manages to win, they likely will end up 11-1. But they lost to FSU and that...will keep them in a MINOR bowl game. (This Week: at Duke. Our Pick: Clemson 47, Duke 31)
THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL:
5) Colorado 1-7. Welcome back....the dreams were your ticket out...Welcome Back, welcome back, welcome back. How do you play in alleged "Power Conference" and be the worst defensive team in all the land? Yeah. We don't know either. Enjoy your last month as coach Jon Embree. (This Week: vs. Stanford. Our Pick: Stanford 81, Colorado 12)
4) New Mexico St. 1-7. Oh boyeee...they play an SEC team this week. So they're gonna get wiped out. Oh..wait, who do they play? Auburn? Oh, they aren't an SEC team, at least not this year. It's quite possible this could be a low scoring game. Haha! Yeah, so we understate things. (This Week: at Auburn. Our Pick: Auburn 3, N.Mexico St. 2)
3) Idaho 1-7. Whadda ya say we vote they change their nickname to "The Potatoes"? That sounds more fitting, doesn't it? Good thing New Mexico St is in their conference. Hmmm...oh wait. They are in the Bottom of the Barrel too. (This Week: vs. San Jose St. Our Pick: SJSU 48, Idaho 7 French Fries)
2) UMass 0-8. Explain again who it was up there that thought D-1 football was a good idea? If it weren't for the 34 pt explosion in the Ohio loss, they'd be averaging less than 10 a game. Sorry, that won't cut it in Big Boy football. (This Week: at Northern Illinois. Our Pick: NIU 50, UMass 10)
1) Southern Miss 0-8. We've been telling you for weeks that Ellis Johnson is in over his head. This should be this bad a team. And yet they are. How does anyone lose to Rice...by 24 points. We've said for weeks, the next coach here is Brett Favre. That's looking more likely, every day. (This Week: vs. UAB. Our Pick: UAB 13, S. Miss 12)
Okay, we have to go now, as much as we like doing this, the dog is pestering me for dinner and I got plans tonight.
So, enjoy your football....
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