I will brag on myself a little bit. I hit 3 of 4 college basketball selections at the MGM Sports Book and I am holding a Clemson -17.5 ticket for Saturday's big game in Columbia.
Last week's blog record was a respectable 7-3. If you played just the last seven selections, you went 7-0. You're welcome.
The overall record now stands at 64 up and 61 down.
This is the final Saturday with a full slate of games, so there are plenty of rivalries. Don't throw anything out the window this week except all of the cliches.
With a slight touch of jet lag and turkey hangover, here are this week's fearless selections:
-- Clemson -17 at South Carolina. The Gamecocks hit rock bottom last Saturday when they managed to lose to The Citadel. This is the ultimate baited trap. On paper, it looks like a rout of massive proportions. South Carolina can't score. Clemson can score. South Carolina can't stop anybody. When motivated, Clemson has one of the best defenses in the country. I expect the Gamecocks to try the zone read and run the quarterback a lot (In a surprise move, Pharoh Cooper perhaps?) South Carolina will hang for a while and might even get the lead, but in the end, I think Clemson just has too much. Pick Clemson.
-- Georgia -4 at Georgia Tech. Georgia is bad and is 8-3. Tech is awful and is 3-8. If the Jackets can pull off the upset, this might be the final time we see Mark Richt on the Georgia sideline. The two offenses have been anemic. I think the difference in this one is Georgia's D. Pick Georgia.
-- Oklahoma -7 at Oklahoma State. The Cowboys lost their perfect season last week. Oklahoma is one of the hottest teams in the country. In the century-long history of this series, Oklahoma State has beaten Oklahoma just 17 times. The winner of this game will still be in the playoff picture. Can the Pokes make it two in a row over the Sooners? I think so. Pick Oklahoma State.
-- Louisville -4.5 at Kentucky. Louisville brings Kentucky's season to a merciful end. Pick Louisville.
-- Ohio State at Michigan Pick'em. Ohio State finally played somebody last week and lost. The Buckeyes get another top notch opponent Saturday when they journey to the Big House. And they will lose again. Pick Michigan.
-- Indiana -6.5 at Purdue. Indiana wins its fourth straight Oaken Bucket. Pick Indiana.
-- Duke -4 at Wake Forest. Yuck. Miami's miracle/illegal play destroyed Duke's season. Wake can play a little defense but has no offense. I believe Duke is going to wake up and slap the Deacons. Pick Duke.
-- Alabama -14.5 at Auburn. Alabama has been smashing everybody. Auburn is this only thing that stands between Alabama and a trip to Atlanta to face Florida for the SEC title. The Tide steamroller rolls on. Pick Alabama.
-- Vanderbilt at Tennessee -17.5. The Volunteers will have a relaxed Saturday. Pick Tennessee.
-- Ole Miss -1 at Mississippi State. State will scramble Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl. Pick Mississippi State.
-- Florida State -2.5 at Florida. Florida is the worst one-loss team in the country. The Gators will get loss No. 2 on Saturday. Pick Florida State.
-- Texas A&M at LSU -5.5. LSU's painful slide ends but will it matter for Les Miles? Pick LSU.
-- North Carolina -5.5 at N.C. State. Will North Carolina be looking ahead to the ACC Championship match up against Clemson? I think so. The Wolfpack pulls off a treasured upset. Pick N.C. State.
-- Virginia Tech -3.0 at Virginia. This is probably Mike London's last game in Charlottesville. Frank Beamer needs a victory to get to a bowl. Virginia rises up and pulls off the upset. Pick Virginia.
-- Notre Dame at Stanford -3.5. Notre Dame committed five turnovers in last week's victory over Stanford. The Irish go to Palo Alto needing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. It's not going to happen. Pick Stanford.
-- UCLA at Southern Cal -3.0. Southern Cal got smashed last week at Oregon. I am expecting a strong Trojan rebound effort. Pick Southern Cal.
Last Week -- 7-3
For The Season -- 64-61
Last Week -- 7-3
For The Season -- 64-61
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