Getting Close To Leonard's Losers Territory

We are getting close, dangerously close to Leonard's Losers territory.
A lot of you youngsters might not understand that reference so I will give you a brief explanation. Many years ago, there was a guy out of Athens, Ga., named Leonard Postero. He had a weekly radio show. The show was called "Leonard's Losers". During the show, he used colorful descriptions to pick losers rather than winners. Clemson was not Clemson. They were the Pickens County Felines. Georgia was the Red Clay Hounds. Georgia Tech was the Insects From The Institute.
Yes, it is getting that bad. Reverse picks on my picks.
Last week provided more head scratchers. I can't figure out Oklahoma. Michigan blew it against Michigan State with one of the worst punt attempts in history. Georgia and Missouri played a soccer match.
Last week's record was 4-7, dropping me to 35-39 for the season.
Let's try and make an assault on .500 this week. Here are the fearless selections. As always, picks are against the spread.
-- Clemson -6.5 at Miami. This one makes me nervous, real nervous. The Tigers are going on the road for just the second time this season. They have heard all week about how they have to bring their own energy in the large and empty pro stadium where Miami plays. Miami is 4-2 and capable. If Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya gets hot, the Tigers could be in trouble. My gut says upset, but I think the Tigers survive. Pick Clemson.
-- Florida State -5.0 at Georgia Tech. I keep waiting for Georgia Tech to jump up and sting somebody. I think that time as passed. Take Florida State.
-- Pittsburgh -6.5 at Syracuse. Pitt is the surprise of the ACC. The Panthers used a late field goal to beat Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Syracuse has lost three straight. Make it four. Pick Pitt.
-- Virginia at North Carolina -17.0. The Mike London Farewell Tour continues. Tar Heels roll and stay in the race for the Coastal title. Take UNC.
-- Duke at Virginia Tech -2.5. This is one Duke usually loses. But Virginia Tech is in decline and the talk of Frank Beamer hanging up it is becoming louder every day. The question is -- Can the Blue Devils break through a huge mental block and take out the Hokies. I think they can. Take Duke.
-- Texas Tech at Oklahoma -14.5. I cannot figure out Oklahoma. I have wiffed on the Sooners the last two weeks. This week they are at home against a Texas Tech team that is still struggling on defense. Pick Oklahoma.
-- Boston College at Louisville -7.5. The Boston College defense is for real. The Boston College offense is not. In this case, the half point is worth a look. In a fearless gamble, I am going to take BC.
-- Tennessee at Alabama -15.5. Alabama will have no problem covering this spread at home. Take the Tide.
-- Texas A&M at Ole Miss -6.0. Ole Miss got ambushed in Memphis last Saturday, but the Rebels will benefit from some home cooking. Take Ole Miss.
-- Utah at USC -3.5. Undefeated Utah is getting no respect as an underdog. Southern Cal is close to becoming a dumpster fire. Pick the Utes.

Last Week -- 4-7
For The Season -- 35-39