Guest Panel Week 13 Predictions

Week 13



1. LSU vs. Arkansas
LSU (CLEATUS ) Arkansas (GREEK, BATMAN, OLD BAG, SHADY, GUAPO, SPAM, FUNK, PHILLY, XBOX, DEERE )
CLEATUS-I'm not used to the first game in Joe's preview being something different than an OSU match-up. Because LSU is only one letter away from OSU, I'll pick them.
GREEK-Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com described Arkansas RB Darren McFadden as a "physical freak," not unlike the Greek himself. And yes, this officially starts the "The Greek for Heisman 2007" campaign. Look for my 60" billboard in Times Square next August.
BATMAN- you heard it from me first, Arkansas will play in the national championship
OLD BAG- Do these games even matter. Oh wait we don't know who we're going to beat yet in Arizona so I'll provide my 2 cents worth. Arkansas has been on a roll lately and I expect them to continue
SHADY- I wonder if winning the SEC championship will give them a shot at the championship.
GUAPO- The hogs are actually good. Who knew?
FUNK- The Hogs have been proving me wrong all season, so now I'm on board. If that's not the kiss of death, I don't know what is.


2. Notre Dame vs. USC
Notre Dame (XBOX ) USC (CLEATUS, GREEK, BATMAN, OLD BAG, SHADY, GUAPO, SPAM, FUNK, PHILLY, DEERE )
CLEATUS- USC wins at home – Brady Quinn gets shut down and drops in the Heisman rankings – USC passes Michigan for the #2 BCS spot.
GREEK- oh Notre Dame cornerbacks, how I pity you so. Oh wait, no I don't. It's not like you've learned from your mistakes vs. OSU in the Fiesta Bowl last January. Look for Jarrett and Smith to combine for at least 3 TDs.
BATMAN- should win, but if ND wins it will be because they remember the devastating loss at home to USC last year. But do you remember the last time this year ND played a good team?
OLD BAG- This might be the game that decides who our opponent is. Notre Dame may find USC a little more difficult than the armed forces or North Carolina. USC will win this one and find their way to Arizona as well.
SHADY- I really don't want to play Michigan again, go Trojans.
GUAPO- No rematches.
FUNK- USC is getting hot at a very good time to get hot. They need to keep rolling so we don't have a rematch with m*ch*g*n


3. Wake Forest vs. Maryland
Wake Forest (GREEK, OLD BAG, SHADY, GUAPO, SPAM, FUNK, XBOX, PHILLY, DEERE ) Maryland (CLEATUS, BATMAN )
GREEK- my best friend goes to Wake Forest, but I have many relatives who went to Maryland. Tough choice here among the
loyalties...but a demonic deacon vs. a turtle? Come on now...that's an easy choice.
BATMAN- a tough game to pick.
OLD BAG- I was forced to watch Maryland play before OSU on Saturday and they didn't look very good. Tim Duncan and Wake Forest win this one.
SHADY- I guess they're kind of good.
GUAPO- Suddenly this game doesn't matter as much...
FUNK- This game was more intriguing last week before both of them got knocked off.



4. Texas A&M vs. Texas
Texas A&M (XBOX, PHILLY ) Texas (CLEATUS, GREEK, BATMAN, OLD BAG, SHADY, GUAPO, SPAM, FUNK, DEERE )
CLEATUS- With a stunning loss to Kansas State two weekends ago, the Longhorns are angry. Look for them to win big.
GREEK- Colt McCoy comes out with 6 shooters blazin' in the spaghetti western game known as the battle for the state of Texas. Plus, I'm not sure I buy into the whole "12th Man" thing at A&M. If they truly were a "12th Man," why don't they win every home game??? A bunch of college students linking arms, swaying, and signing in unison doesn't win football games where I come from.
BATMAN- should win
OLD BAG- Texas A&M may need a 13th man to win this one. Texas will find a way with a new qb, probably named Steed.
SHADY- Go Longhorns, don't lose
GUAPO- A&M needs at least 13 men to beat Texas.
FUNK- Well, it should be more competitive than Auburn-Alabama, but not that much.


and the oddball game this week...

5. North Carolina vs. Duke
North Carolina (GREEK, BATMAN, OLD BAG, SHADY, GUAPO, FUNK, PHILLY, DEERE ) Duke (CLEATUS, SPAM, XBOX )
CLEATUS- Neither of these teams would be able to beat a Div III high school team. Duke will rack up its only win of the season by beating NC 3-0.
GREEK- well, at least Duke has basketball to fall back on.
OLD BAG- Is this game on the hardcourt? North Carolina will make a 3 to win it at the buzzer.
SHADY- It's the whole win it for the coach who won't be back at the end of the season mentality that will win it for them.
GUAPO- Ohio State beats both to get to the final four this year.
FUNK- Carolina's on a 1-game winning streak. Duke's on a 19-game losing streak. Look for the Heels to make it 2 in a row, but they still suck.