Always Remember November

     At this point, it is time to use the immortal words of a South Carolina fan -- Wait 'Til Next Year!
    The season-long ugliness continues for this blog. A record of 3-7 last week dropped the overall record to 21 games under .500.
     Clemson has moved past sitting on two touchdown leads and suddenly has become the ACC version of Alabama. The Tigers have totally abused three straight conference opponents. Louisville is next on the chopping block. At 2-6, the Cardinals look like good cannon fodder.
     Georgia, fresh off its victory over Florida in their annual blood letting in Jacksonville, heads north to Bluegrass Country to face a surprising Kentucky team for the SEC East title. The media is trying to build drama for the game, but I don't think the Dawgs will have a problem with the upstart Cats.
     All eyes will be on the Bayou Saturday night as LSU tries to throw a serious monkey wrench in the national picture by upsetting No. 1 Alabama. How will the Tide react if the game is still on the line in the fourth quarter?
     As always, picks are against the spread and for entertainment purposes only. At this point, I hope you have laughed hard enough to be thoroughly entertained. My role has been reduced to stimulating conversation on a weekly basis.
    I don't know who "They" is, but they say they always remember November. Let's see if we can get the final month off to a good start.
     Louisville at Clemson -38.5 -- The Tigers have hit another gear. The performance against Florida State was stunning. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks comfortable, but we still have to remember he is a true freshman. In the last month, Clemson has started covering massive spreads. But this spread is huge. Here is something to think about. The last time Louisville came to Clemson the Cardinals were a two-point favorite. Talk about a wild swing. I have missed on Clemson all year. So, I am going to join the party and pick the Tigers to roll. Pick -- Clemson
     Oklahoma State at Baylor +7.5 -- The Cowboys rose up and knocked off Texas at home last week. Will that victory over the Longhorns salvage the Pokes' season? Pick -- Oklahoma State
     South Carolina at Ole Miss Pick -- Most experts expect a shootout. I don't think the Gamecocks can win a shootout against the Rebels. Pick -- Ole Miss
     Georgia Tech at North Carolina +6.0 -- In their last outing, the Jackets ran all over Virginia Tech to keep their bowl hopes alive. North Carolina continues to find interesting ways to lose close games. The clock is ticking on Larry Fedora. This is the type of game the Jackets usually mess up. But I don't think Tech will trip up against the Heels. Pick -- Georgia Tech
     Georgia at Kentucky +9.0 -- The media is trying to sell us on a showdown in Lexington. I don't see it. I think the Dawgs roll. Pick -- Georgia
     West Virginia at Texas -2.0 -- Texas is coming off an emotional loss to Okie State. West Virginia is getting two points. Give me the Mountaineers. Pick -- West Virginia
     Florida State at N.C. State -9.0 -- Florida State is a massive train wreck and a 10-car pileup. Pick -- N.C. State
     Penn State at Michigan -10.5 -- The Nittany Lions journey to the Big House and I don't think they will survive. Pick -- Michigan
     Boston College at Virginia Tech +2.0 -- This is a big game for the Eagles to stay alive in the Atlantic Division race. Clemson comes to BC next week, and for that game to mean something, the Eagles need a win in Blacksburg. This has been one of Bud Foster's worst seasons as defensive coordinator at Virginia Tech. The Hokie defensive unit has been an empty shell most of the season. Boston College running back AJ Dillon is a 250-pound truck. All signs point to the Eagles, but I'm going to take the Hokies. Pick -- Virginia Tech
     Alabama at LSU -14.5 -- Wow. An Alabama point spread under 30. LSU is capable, but until somebody makes the Tide sweat in the second half, you have to keep picking Bama. Pick -- Alabama

     Last Week -- 3-7
     For The Season -- 35-56-1