week 11 reviews

Not much time to waste, its been a hectic week at work, so here goes.  I went 8-2 last week, with 47 tacos.  Time to step it up because the end of the season is upon us.  I was going to waste some of your time talking about Lane Kiffin; but, it's the same old crap we already know; he's a cheater, liar, and an overall scum bag.  Before I start with these selections, word has it down on the Plain, that Auburn has formed a search committee to look into the possibility of hiring a new coach.  Translation, Gene Chizik is gone, end of story.  As far as the picks are concerned, I'm going with seven favorites, and attempting to pick three upsets. So here goes.




Mississippi State @ LSU (10) - Before last week, everyone was wondering if the circle would ever be broken.  Could LSU possibly lose a night game at home.  It took almost 60 minutes; nevertheless, Alabama managed to escape with a rare win, at night, down on the Bayou.  Time for LSU to start a new streak with Mississippi State coming to town.  After starting the season 7-0, State has lost its last two games by a total of 76-20.  Look for more of the same since the game is at night and in the Rouge; LSU over the puppies, 29-12.
 



Notre Dame (9) @ Boston College - Why bother putting this game on the pick'em slate?  Does ESPN have Physic Friends Network on speed dial?  Why else would this game be on there, unless somebody has had a vision of the Virgin Mary and she said that Boston College was going to whip up on the Irish.  Even then I would still take the Irish.  Come to think of it, I will.  Also, look for Boston College's head coach to be fired at the end of the season.  In the Catholic Bowl, the Irish over the Eagles, 33-10.




West Virginia @ Oklahoma State (8) - Here we have two 5-3 teams heading in the opposite direction.  West Virginia has lost three in a row, while Oklahoma State has won three of its last four.  West Virginia has had two straight games at home and lost both of them.  Now they head to Oklahoma State, and we all know that the Mountaineers are having their troubles on the road, in the Big 12.  Pokes over the Mountain Men, 38-29.




Kansas State (7) @ TCU - I figure that some of you are looking to pull the trigger on TCU for a huge upset because of the uncertain status of Collin Klein.  Not me, I don't care if Collin plays or not; Bill Snyder has a back-up plan, plus a huge fan in myself, like that makes a difference.  LOL.  Don't get me wrong, TCU can bring it, I just think that this is Snyder's year.  Wildcats over Toad The Wet Sprocket Frogs, 37-24.
 



Texas A&M @ Alabama (6) - Another game where I believe that some of you are looking to score a huge upset.  Alabama, like Kansas State, has been put on upset alert by the Einsteins at ESPN.  My question to everyone is this:  When have they been RIGHT?  Every week, they spout off about three to five teams that should be on upset alert.  Kinda reminds you of the boy who cried wolf syndrome, doesn't it.  As for this game, look for Alabama to make Johnny Football move from East to West, instead of North to South.  No hangover for the Tide in this one, Alabama over the Aggies, 34-19.




Louisville (5) @ Syracuse - This game could go either way.  The Carrier Dome is a tough place to play, even when Syracuse isn't that great.  On paper, the Cardinals should blow out the Orange; however, the Ville is prone to turning the ball over; and, if that happens, the Cuse could win a close one.  I banking on Louisville hitting on all cylinders; Cardinals over the Orange, 38-27.




Utah @ Washington (4) - The Utes are a terrible team away from the state of Utah, scoring 7, 14, and 7 points, in their last three road games.  I'm looking for Washington to have between 17 to 25 points.  So, based on that information, I'm picking the Huskies over the Utes, 23-13.




Oregon State (3) @ Stanford - Now, come the upsets.  The only one being upset will probably be me, oh well.  I'm taking Oregon State for this one fact:  When Pac-12 teams have faced Colorado this season, the following week, the defense of the team that just faced Colorado, has been manhandled.  The only team that has managed to win the following week after it played the Buffalos, is Oregon, which let USC score 51 points on their defense.  And, who did Stanford play last week?  That's right, Colorado.  Beavers chew up enough real estate to win a close one, down on the farm, 27-24.
 



Wisconsin @ Indiana (2) - You are looking at this correctly.  It's not basketball season, and I'm picking Indiana to win.  After Wisconsin screwed me over with that stellar performance against Michigan State, I will not pick them for rest of this season.  Plus, Indiana owes Bret Bielema a butt whipping after he ran up the score on them, from two years ago.  Remember, he was throwing the ball with a 76-20 lead, en route to an 83-20 victory.  Time for the Hoosiers to score a little payback, 31-28.




Penn State (1) @ Nebraska - Well, we all know what was going on with this game from last year.  Paterno had just been fired and emotions were at a fever pitch in Happy Valley.  As for this year, I have only won once when these two teams have been on the slate.  I have lost every time I have picked on or against Nebraska, so Penn State gets my vote; but, not by much, 24-23.




How about this, another week has passed and we haven't heard one peep from the Toxic Twins.  Life is good.  As for these selections, you know the drill, tread at your own risk.  Until next week when class is back in session, have a great weekend and enjoy the games.  Class dismissed and Roll Tide.

Jljmbaker