First of all, I would like to sling some poop at all the schools who scheduled Div II schools. I could care less about teams like Temple (a glorified DII team anyway) or Iowa State, but teams like Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Florida, Kansas, and Arizona State have no business playing schools from that division. Shame on them and they all should lose points in the BCS standings for doing so. You cannot tell me that they couldn't find a way of scheduling some one. Look at all the teams playing DII schools! Even a bottom feeding DI team is better. It's pathetic. But the real poop goes on Florida. They consistently schedule these teams. How many other programs that sat at 5-7 or 6-6 and didn't get a bowl bid because they scheduled a tough team instead of a scrimmage could have used that spot for a creampuff and raked in the nice bowl money for their programs... Top 25 teams have no business going out and doing that. I don't care what conference they are in or how hard they think their schedule is without it.
Onto the top 10 games of the week.
1. Oregon +4 @ Boise State -4
Pick: Take Oregon not only for points, but I think they win this..... Big.
2. BYU +22 @ Oklahoma -22
Pick: This is an interesting game. BYU has a tendency to start strong and finish weak in the season. Is Oklahoma's defense better? Is BYU's? I see a shootout here. BYU with the points. Oklahoma wins but won't cover.
3. Georgia +5 @ Oklahoma State -5
Pick: Oklahoma State to cover.
4. Alabama -4 @ Virginia Tech +4
Pick: I find this to be a very interesting line. Bama get's blown up by Utah and VT wins their bowl game. Bama loses some key people and VT returns a rediculous amount of their talent from a team even Beemer thought wouldn't do well last year. Take VT and the points. They will win this in heroic fashion over a Bama team that needs another year before they show up for real.
5. Maryland +21 @ Cal -21
Pick: Cal will cover. It will be interesting to see how Cal responds to a lack luster season and a major disappointment at Maryland last year. I see Cal opening it up and running away with the game early on the shoulders of Javid Best.
6. LSU -17 @ Washington +17
Pick: As of this morning not many places had a line on this game. That the line is 17 makes me scratch my head a little. People must think UDub has some talent and the new coaching staff will get the best out of it. Nick Holt comes from the Pete Carroll/Monte Kiffin cover 2 defense scheme which will limit the homerun balls. Sark comes from the mastermind Norm Chow west coast offense which spreads you out. Combine that with the freakish ability of Jake Locker and you've got some weapons. LSU doesn't have the horses it once had. LSU wins and will cover. But just barely.
7. Nevada +14.5 @ Notre Dame -14.5
Pick: Notre Dame covers, but will struggle to make it there. NV will throw some funky stuff at them but Notre Dame has the talent to overcome. Jimmy Clausen will finally show why he was so highly recruited in this game.
8. Mizzou +6.5 @ Illinois -6.5
Pick: Illinois will cover in a blowout fashion. Mizzou is in dire need of some talent around a QB that very well could be a massive talent (Blaine Gabbert) in a year or two. Mizzou keeps it close early but falls apart late.
9. Western Michigan +11 @ Michigan -11
Pick: Michigan to cover. Interesting because if they fall apart, with all the other stuff that has happened, RichRod won't be here next year. He's pissed away all his chances with the alumni and from what it looks like, his players.
10. Central Michigan +12 @ Arizona -12
Pick: Central Michigan has one of the best unknown QB's in the game but Stoops lost a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. His defense will be stout but not that stout. Central Michigan and the points. Zona wins but doesn't cover.
Darkhorse Upset of the Week: Washington
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You know, I really think you should look into a job as a sports writer or commentator or something. You are just too good at it! Love ya bro.
What about Miami and Florida State??
where are the upset picks.. Look for Nevada to beat Notre Dame and show Lou Holtz he is an idiot for saying the Irish would play in the BCS national championship game.
Also, U-dub is going to play LSU alot closer than many think. Jake Locker is a very dynamic player and LSU is not that much improved over last years 5 loss season.
Most Pac-10 fans are going to be shocked how much Locker makes this team. Look at the BYU and U-dub game last year. Who really won that game?????
I do agree that Florida should be penalized to the point where it makes a difference. SEC was terrible last year and florida SOS wasnt affected. Makes you wonder if the BCS is really a calculation or a computer that spits out what the media wants!!
great blog keep it coming!
Oh yeah, Miami v FSU is that weird Monday game next week. Forgot about that. That's going to be a great game.
Miami +6.5 v FSU -6.5
Pick: Miami and the points. I also think they win this. They've put a lot of talent on their team and FSU hasn't put as much. This is the year Miami comes back into the picture nationally.
Well, I knew there were some questions about Oregon's OL and DL, but I had no idea it was going to be this bad. Boise State ran the ball whenever and wherever they wanted. Boise had numerous opportunities to put the game well out of reach in the first half and couldn't capitalize with very sloppy play. On the flip side, Oregon had plenty of opportunities to win this game in the second half due to horrendous play by Boise State. In the end, Boise will only get better as the season goes on and Oregon will not. If Blount doesn't get suspended 4-5 games at the bare minimum there is something very wrong with the NCAA. Sure the Boise kid taunted him and probably deserved getting punked, but when you talk smack before a game and then rush for -5 yards.... man up and take your lumps.
Update to BYU v Oklahoma. The loss of Gresham is a major blow to the Oklahoma offense. This game just got tighter. I am surprised that the line has not changed.
Well we now Know about Blounts future. His career at Oregon is over. It is sad with that kind of potential and talent wasted it on some punk a$$ white kid from Boise State. Its a shame that the BSU player doesnt get suspended for at least a few games. I do see that the embarrassment of getting knocked out on ESPN is punishment enough.
I also agree that Gresham the TE for Oklahoma not being able to play is a big blow. Its funny how all the ESPN analysts are now saying BYU O-line is weak and has some injuries. Oklahoma lost 4 starters on the O-line their top two WR, RB, and now best TE. i am sorry but Bradford has very little weapons and BYU is looking alot better for an upset.
Its so nice to have college football back and be able to spend some time relaxing!
Great Picks again Jay and keep this blog alive, u continue to bring top stuff!
San Jose State is going to play the game of their life and still lose to USC's 4th string!
FIGHT ON!
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