Im Back!!!!
There is a great weekend of college football and I am ready! I am still getting used to the hours of this new job, and I am really sorry that I neglected you this week! But with a huge game on tonight and a few this weekend, I thought this was a perfect opportunity to drop some knowledge on ya'll.
First let's talk about tonight's game before we get into the picks. Tonight West Virginia travels to Cincinnati. Both of these teams have been hot as of late. Cinci is making a run for a BCS bowl and possibly the National Championship. Bearcat back-up quarterback Zach Colaros will make his fourth start. He has picked this offense of and has added the threat of mobility to the quarterbak position. West Virginia's offense is fast and can strike quickly. This might prove a problem for a Cincinnati defense that has been getting unfortunately worse. This will be a great football game tonight and one that Cinci needs to win to keep it's Cinderella hopes alive. With the picks we are doing something different with the picks. I am going to go through and pick all the games with the analysis. Then tonight when John gets his pick in we will put up the head-to head.
Michigan at Wisconsin- Wisconsin started off strong but lost back to back games. They are now back in the winner's circle. The Badgers have a strong running game and a tough defense. Michigan is a young team that struggles with consistency. They have been up and down and are 1-5 in the Big 10, losing all of their road games. The Badgers should have an easy road and I am taking Wisconsin.
Tennessee at Ole Miss- Tennesee is coming on strong. Improved play by quarterback Jonathon Crompton and a stout defense is a cause of concern for other SEC teams. Ole Miss is also in mid-season form. However Jevon Snead has been unreliable. The pre-season Heisman hopeful has been anything but spectacular. Earlier in the week I really thought Tennessee had a chance, but with all the distraction around their team due to the legal troubles of some high profile freshman, I have to take Ole Miss.
Florida at South Carolina- This rivalry game between the Gators and the "Ol' Ball Coach". Has been one sided in the Gators' favor. South Carolina has been playing great on defense, but their offense has been back and forth. Gamecock quarterback, Stephen Garcia, has been throwing the ball better. He is not on the elite level with SEC quarterbacks but he is no longer a liability to the team. The Gators defense has the ability to expose Garcia and this shaky South Carolina offense. It will be up to the Gators' offense to perform against another tough defense. This has proven a tough task for Florida all season. With all that said I am going to stick with Florida.
Iowa at Ohio State- Last week the Hawkeyes suffered their first loss in 15 games. They have been playing from behind for a majority of the year and last week Northwestern made sure that they couldn't miraculously come back. Ohio State has not looked like their dominant selves this year. This is due to the unstable play of quarterback Terrelle Pryor. But it is not all his fault. The usually strong Buckeye defense has let them down in key spots. However if Iowa gets behind early, I am not sure they can win this. I am taking Ohio State.
Texas A&M at Oklahoma- This will be a great match-up. Texas A&M has one of the top offenses in the nation, and Oklahoma's defense is really tough. A&m struggled against a great defense against Arkansas. The Oklahoma defense has been carrying this team, but struggled against high-powered offenses in Texas and Miami. Both teams are playing to become bowl eligible. This game is in Oklahoma, and I am taking the home team.
Utah at TCU- No maybes about it, this will be the biggest and most important game of the weekend. Utah is a great offensive football team. Their only loss this season came to the rolling Oregon. The Utes have an opportunity to derail TCU's BCS hopes and take the Mountain West lead with a win this weekend. The problem is that Utah will be starting a freshman quarterback and TCU's defense is scary. As good as the Horned Frog defense is you can argue that their offense might be better. TCU is as solid of a team as there is in all of college football. I am really nervous about this game and my pick. I love TCU but I don't wanna jinx them. Let's go TCU.
Notre Dame at Pitt- Another great match-up, this one between two good college quarterbacks. Notre Dame has struggled in all facets of the game, especially defense. They were destroyed last week by Navy's strong running game and the Irish face another pretty good running back this week, not to mention Bill Stull. The Panthers quarterback has been playing as good as anyone. The Irish have a pretty good offense, lead by Heisman hopeful Jimmy Claussen. Unfortunately Notre Dame must rely on it's shaky defense. I am sadly taking Pitt.
Texas Tech at Oklahoma State- This is a battle of the conference's best. Texas Tech, the Big 12's best passing offense despite starting three different quarterbacks, and Oklahoma State, the best rushing offense. Neither team sports a stellar defense, and that is what will be needed to win this game. I am taking Oklahoma State.
Arizona at Cal- Arizona will be beginning a tough four game row starting with Cal and ending with USC. If the Wildcats pull this off they will more than likely wind up in the Rose Bowl. The wheels are slowly falling off in California. Jahvid Best, the Bears starting running back, is likely out for the season after suffering two consecutive concussions. If Cal has any chances of salvaging this season they will need to win at home, and I don't think they have it in them. I am taking Arizona.
UPSET ALERT!!!!!!!!!
Stanford at USC- I haven't done this in a couple of weeks, but I am really excited about this possibility. The Trojan defense was manhandled up front by Oregon. Now along comes Stanford an even more physical team in the running game. Stanford has the opportunity to run away with this game, pun intended. The Trojan offense has also struggled the last few weeks. I am taking Stanford.
Well that is college football the way I see it. Rest assured I will have my black and purple on on Saturday night. Live like no one is watching and don't be afraid to dream. I will put up everyone's picks tonight.
Florida at South Carolina- This rivalry game between the Gators and the "Ol' Ball Coach". Has been one sided in the Gators' favor. South Carolina has been playing great on defense, but their offense has been back and forth. Gamecock quarterback, Stephen Garcia, has been throwing the ball better. He is not on the elite level with SEC quarterbacks but he is no longer a liability to the team. The Gators defense has the ability to expose Garcia and this shaky South Carolina offense. It will be up to the Gators' offense to perform against another tough defense. This has proven a tough task for Florida all season. With all that said I am going to stick with Florida.
Iowa at Ohio State- Last week the Hawkeyes suffered their first loss in 15 games. They have been playing from behind for a majority of the year and last week Northwestern made sure that they couldn't miraculously come back. Ohio State has not looked like their dominant selves this year. This is due to the unstable play of quarterback Terrelle Pryor. But it is not all his fault. The usually strong Buckeye defense has let them down in key spots. However if Iowa gets behind early, I am not sure they can win this. I am taking Ohio State.
Texas A&M at Oklahoma- This will be a great match-up. Texas A&M has one of the top offenses in the nation, and Oklahoma's defense is really tough. A&m struggled against a great defense against Arkansas. The Oklahoma defense has been carrying this team, but struggled against high-powered offenses in Texas and Miami. Both teams are playing to become bowl eligible. This game is in Oklahoma, and I am taking the home team.
Utah at TCU- No maybes about it, this will be the biggest and most important game of the weekend. Utah is a great offensive football team. Their only loss this season came to the rolling Oregon. The Utes have an opportunity to derail TCU's BCS hopes and take the Mountain West lead with a win this weekend. The problem is that Utah will be starting a freshman quarterback and TCU's defense is scary. As good as the Horned Frog defense is you can argue that their offense might be better. TCU is as solid of a team as there is in all of college football. I am really nervous about this game and my pick. I love TCU but I don't wanna jinx them. Let's go TCU.
Notre Dame at Pitt- Another great match-up, this one between two good college quarterbacks. Notre Dame has struggled in all facets of the game, especially defense. They were destroyed last week by Navy's strong running game and the Irish face another pretty good running back this week, not to mention Bill Stull. The Panthers quarterback has been playing as good as anyone. The Irish have a pretty good offense, lead by Heisman hopeful Jimmy Claussen. Unfortunately Notre Dame must rely on it's shaky defense. I am sadly taking Pitt.
Texas Tech at Oklahoma State- This is a battle of the conference's best. Texas Tech, the Big 12's best passing offense despite starting three different quarterbacks, and Oklahoma State, the best rushing offense. Neither team sports a stellar defense, and that is what will be needed to win this game. I am taking Oklahoma State.
Arizona at Cal- Arizona will be beginning a tough four game row starting with Cal and ending with USC. If the Wildcats pull this off they will more than likely wind up in the Rose Bowl. The wheels are slowly falling off in California. Jahvid Best, the Bears starting running back, is likely out for the season after suffering two consecutive concussions. If Cal has any chances of salvaging this season they will need to win at home, and I don't think they have it in them. I am taking Arizona.
UPSET ALERT!!!!!!!!!
Stanford at USC- I haven't done this in a couple of weeks, but I am really excited about this possibility. The Trojan defense was manhandled up front by Oregon. Now along comes Stanford an even more physical team in the running game. Stanford has the opportunity to run away with this game, pun intended. The Trojan offense has also struggled the last few weeks. I am taking Stanford.
Well that is college football the way I see it. Rest assured I will have my black and purple on on Saturday night. Live like no one is watching and don't be afraid to dream. I will put up everyone's picks tonight.
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