Because of computer issues, my first post of this week's blog was directly to Facebook. After getting word Friday afternoon that my computer was on life support, I made a quick trip to Office Depot. Hopefully, the new computer will bring me luck.
Unfortunately, my picks also are on life support. It has been said consistency is the mark of greatness. I don’t think that is true in my case as I suffered through my third consecutive 5-5 week. The overall record remains at three games above .500.
Let’s see if I can break the mediocre streak this week. As always, all picks are against the spread and for entertainment purposes only.
Here are this week’s selections.
Oklahoma State at West Virginia +7.0 – The Pokes struggled against an improving Texas team last week but managed to pull out a victory in a strange way – with their defense. This week is going to be different because West Virginia throws it all over the lot. My gut tells me couches are in danger in Morgantown this weekend. Pick – West Virginia
Georgia vs. Florida -13.5 – I don’t care what the administrations at both schools say this will always be known as The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Bourbon is the most popular liquid of the weekend. Georgia is undefeated and talking College Football Playoff. Florida is just talking. The Gators say it’s Georgia and Florida beats Georgia. There is some recent truth to that statement. Georgia’s offense lives by the run, while Florida is just trying to find a way to score. I think the Dawgs will pull it out, but the spread is too high. Pick – Florida
Vanderbilt at South Carolina -7.0 – Vanderbilt’s shipwreck limps into Williams-Brice and will take several more broadsides. Pick – South Carolina
Georgia Tech at Clemson -14.0 – Weather could be a major factor in Death Valley. Rain and the coolest temperatures of the season are predicted for Saturday night. The last two seasons Brent Venables’ defense has totally shut down the Yellow Jackets’ triple option. Most observers believe rain favors the team that runs the ball, but I believe the weather will effect Tech’s ball handling. Pick – Clemson
Louisville at Wake Forest +3.0 – Wake has played tough but has received nothing but losses for its efforts. Lamar Jackson continues to be the only thing Louisville has on the roster. If Jackson can’t run, the Cardinals are in trouble. Don’t take these Deacons lightly in Winston-Salem. Pick – Wake Forest
Penn State at Ohio State -6.5 – I just look at this spread and shake my head. I simply don’t believe in the Buckeyes. If quarterback J.T. Barrett is forced to throw, the Buckeyes are helpless. Penn State is spewing confidence and still remembers Ohio State was picked for the College Football Playoff last season even though the Nittany Lions won the Big 10 title. Give me those points. Pick – Penn State
N.C. State at Notre Dame -7.0 – Raise your hand if you thought in August this game would have major implications for the College Football Playoff? I thought so. The Wolfpack had last week off, while the Irish were smashing Southern Cal. The winner is still alive for the CFP. Even with a loss, the Wolfpack is still in control of the Atlantic Division. I think the moment will be too big for the Wolfpack. Pick – Notre Dame
Mississippi State at Texas A&M +1.5 – An interesting game between two teams doing a nice job of holding their seasons together despite taking some hits. I think the 12th Man will be the difference. Pick – Texas A&M
Houston at South Florida -11.0 – I like the way Charlie Strong has quickly resurrected his career in Tampa after the disaster in Austin. The Bulls have scored 30 or more points in 24 consecutive games, a record for the AP poll era. The Bulls are averaging 41.6 points per game. Houston allowed Memphis 42 points in one half. I am going to run with the Bulls. Pick – South Florida
Miami at North Carolina +20.0 – The Step Right Up And Beat The Hell Out Of North Carolina tour continues. Larry Fedora, it may be time to call a real estate agent. Pick – Miami
Last Week – 5-5
For The Season – 41-38-1
For The Season – 41-38-1
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