week 8 reviews

Time to crank up the brain and make another attempt at perfection. Time is short, so I'll be as brief as I can be. Last week, I went 7-3, with 43 points. The major let down for everyone last week, was Michigan State. The major gift for last week went to Notre Dame when the moronic officiating crew from the Pac-12, decided that the Stanford runner was down, even when instant replay showed that he managed to cross the goal line. Even though I picked Notre Duck, I hate to see any team get screwed by an inept officiating crew that can't determine fact from fiction, even when replay clearly shows that the call was wrong. Enough of that, let's move on to the week at hand.

Alabama (10) @ Tennessee - ESPN has decided to pass out some early Halloween candy, so go ahead and take it. Plus, one Tennessee player who transferred from Alabama has come out publicly this week and trashed the Tide and Coach Saban. The Tide continues it's superiority over Rocky Top, 38-13.

Michigan State @ Michigan (9) - Supposed to be a rivalry game. Considering that the Spartans nearly lost to Indiana and managed to find a way to lose to Iowa because of poor clock management, and they have no passing game; look for Michigan to put eight to nine players in the box and dare ole Sparty to throw the ball. And, when Sparty can't run, Sparty can't score. Michigan over State, 34-17.

 

 

Baylor @ Texas (8) - I bet practice in Austin was a fun experience this week. LOL. Two years in a row that Texas has been slapped around by Oklahoma. Also, Baylor has beaten Texas for the past two seasons. I'll guarantee you this much, if Texas manages to lose for a third year in a row to Baylor, Mack Brown can start planning for his retirement, a little ahead of schedule. I know that I'm risking a lot of points on a Jekyll and Hyde team; but, it is what it is. So, the Longhorns stampede the Bears, 37-27.

 

 

Virginia Tech @ Clemson (7) - When your team gives up 20 points in a row to Duke, except when the sport is basketball, your team might be in a little trouble. Last week, Tech managed to recover after lending Duke an Andrew Jackson, by taking two Andrew Jackson's and a George Washington for good measure. If Tech tries this same approach with Clemson, the Tigers wont be as generous. Clemson has too many weapons on both sides of the ball for me to pick against them, so I wont. Tigers over the Turkeys, 30-21.

 

 

Stanford (6) @ California - Don't get fooled by Cal's sudden success. Just because they have won two straight, doesn't mean that Jeff Tedford has suddenly turned into a coaching genius; all they did was beat two low-lifes. Look for Stanford to take out last week's frustrating loss to the Irish, on the Golden Bears, 27-17.

 

 

LSU (5) @ Texas A&M - Florida gave everyone the blue print on how to shut down A&M's QB, at the beginning of the season; make him run from east to west and put a spy on him. A&M reminds me of West Virginia, they score a lot of points and give up a lot of points, and manage to win close games against average teams. There's the problem, LSU is not your average team. Tigers over the Aggies, 26-17.

 

 

Texas Tech (4) @ TCU - I said last week that Tuberville always manages to win one or two games each season where his team is a huge underdog. The reverse of that situation also happens to Tuberville once or twice each year. Not to say that Tech is a huge favorite in this contest. I'd probably take TCU if they hadn't lost their starting QB; but, stuff happens. Red Raiders over the Horny Toads, 34-23.

Kansas State (3) @ West Virginia - Texas Tech exposed the Mountaineers last week. You should have seen this coming. I don't care how many points you score, if you can't stop anyone, eventually your team is going to be stopped by someone, or your team will turn the ball over. Both of those situations happened to WVU, last week. Now, Kansas State isn't going to wow anyone with its offense; nevertheless, their defense will manage to make enough stops against WVU, to keep them in the game. Wildcats continue to roll, while the Mountain Men continue to fall from grace, 29-24.

 

 

South Carolina @ Florida (2) - No Lattimore equals no win for the Gamecocks. Saw where the Ole Ball Rooster (Spurrier), had his yapper shut, courtesy of LSU's defense. By the way, has anyone asked Spurrier about where the REAL Death Valley is located. I know he knows where the REAL Swamp is located. After Saturday afternoon, his team will also know. Gators put an end to South Carolina's SEC title hopes, 20-17.

 

 

Nebraska @ Northwestern (1) - This year's Big Red edition, doesn't fare well on the road. Not that I like Northwestern that much. Until Nebraska wins a road contest, I will not pick them. Wildcats over the Cornhuskers, 31-28.

Another week in the books. Hope all is well with each of you. Remember to tread at your own risk. As you can see, I picked eight favorites, which means that one or more of these goobers will probably lose. So beware. Until next week, have a great weekend and enjoy the games; and, before I go, here's a bonus pick: In tonight's game, Oregon over Arizona State, 52-24. Roll Tide.

Jljmbaker