Here are the games for the Guest Panel to consider this week. Below are the standings as well.
Standings:
1. Dr. Funkenstein (20-6) (4-1 last week)
2. Nearsighted Nelly (19-7) (4-1 last week)
3. Batman (18-8) (3-2 last week)
3. Philly Cheese (18-8) (3-2 last week)
3. Man Getting Hit by Football (18-8) (4-1 last week)
3. Spamsandwichsan (18-8) (4-1 last week)
7. Pat Head (15-11) (2-3 last week)
7. David Boston's Career (15-11) (2-3 last week)
Games for this week:
1. OSU vs. Purdue
2. Florida vs. LSU
3. Oklahoma vs. Texas
4. Cincinnati vs. Rutgers
5. Virginia Tech vs. Clemson
And the oddball game this week is:
6. North Texas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
1. OSU vs. Purdue
ReplyDeleteW-OSU: Purdue is starting to turn heads in the Big Ten. Look for this loss to our Buckeyes as their only loss of the season. They will finish in the AP top 12 at season end.
2. Florida vs. LSU
W-Florida: I'm calling this upset right now. Florida is ready to use LSU as the scapegoate for last week's loss. In order for the Bucks to have a chance at the championship, this upset must happen.
3. Oklahoma vs. Texas
W-OU: Colt McWho?
4. Cincinnati vs. Rutgers
W-Rutgers: Is UC really in the top 25?
5. Virginia Tech vs. Clemson
W-VT: Let's hope Nearsighted Nelly continues to climb the ranks of Joe's poll! (Insert funny comment here about Joe's 'poll' and Pat Head)
6. North Texas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
W-North Texas: "Louisiana-Lafayette" has too many French words in its name. They will probably just surrender after the 1st quarter.
Batman:
ReplyDeleteProps for the previous week: Illinois, Colorado.
Picks and reasons:
OSU because Purdue really didn't look good against ND. And that is saying something!
LSU because Florida will be pressing after losing last week and will make mistakes.
Oklahoma because I always pick against Texas in this game.
Clemson because they have home field advantage.
LL because I need to have a perfect week.
Man Getting Hit by Football is Quoted with Saying:
ReplyDeleteLet me just start out by saying that this week's games for the Guest Panel are all pretty damn difficult to pick (perhaps minus the OSU and LSU games). This is definitely a make or break week for the Guest Panelists. That thud you just heard? It was the rest of the Guest Panelists falling to Earth as the Football Man rises to the top!
OSU def. Purdue: I do give Joe Tiller a lot of credit, in a state that's known more for basketball (and with Notre Dame taking all of the state's top talent), and in a conference with Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State, and Wisconsin, he's managed to scrap together a consistent bowl team. That being said, he still has to play Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, and Wisconsin each year, and that's why they always have at least 4 losses each season. And the 2007 season is no different.
LSU def. UF: Wow, this game certainly lost a bit of its luster, thanks to the leg of Wes Byrum last Saturday night. That being said, it'll be a close game as it's VERY hard to imagine the Gators losing 2 straight conference games without putting up a strong fight, even if it is in Death Valley. Hey Joe, will you be contributing any food items to the legendary Tiger Tailgates?
Oklahoma def. Texas: I repeat my statement above. However, I still think Oklahoma is an elite team that, with a little luck, can get back into the national title race. Not to mention Colt McCoy just isn't as cool as he was last year. Yes, I said it.
Rutgers def. Cincinnati: Rutgers losing two straight at home? Not bloodly likely. Not to mention the best team that Cincinnati has beaten thus far in its march into the top 25 has been Oregon State. The Bearcats get declawed in this game (wow, I'm so darn witty!)
Clemson def. VTech: Ugh, what an ugly game. I love my Hokies, but, both teams have looked like pure dog poo the entire season. Only picking Clemson because the game is at Clemson, and Frank Beamer, for whatever reason, has decided to start a redshirt freshman QB over his returning starting senior QB from a year ago. Can't we just call this game a tie and be done with it?
Louisiana-Lafayette def. North Texas: It's against everything I know and feel in my heart and my mind to pick against a team with the nickname of the Ragin' Cajuns. Although the North Texas team nickname of the "Mean Green" ain't too shabby either. But, the Ragers have the dominant home field advantage with the aptly named Cajun Field.
Pat Head
ReplyDelete1. OSU vs. Purdue: OSU
2. Florida vs. LSU: LSU - LSU should not have lost the game against Florida last year. They will be ready to beat Florida this year.
3. Oklahoma vs. Texas: Oklahoma - Oklahoma seems to have more of an offense.
4. Cincinnati vs. Rutgers: Cincinnati - Cincinnati will face its toughest challenge yet. The crowd will be crazy, but Cincinnati has the talent to pull off the win. Go Bearcats!
5. Virginia Tech vs. Clemson: Clemson - VT is overrated. I think the game will be close, with Clemson coming out on top.
6. North Texas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette: Louisiana-Lafayette - this is the second week in a row I've picked a team outta Louisiana for the oddball game. Last time was a bad choice, but this time I think they have the edge. Go Ragin' Cajuns
OSU def. Purdue - Both have had cream-puff schedules so far, but Purdue can't really be any good, can they?
ReplyDeleteLSU def. Florida - F the Gators.
Oklahoma def. Texas - And people say the Big Ten is down. Wow.
Rutgers def. Cincinnati - All three of the preseason Top 10 Big East teams have lost. But the Big Ten is clearly weak this year.
Clemson def. Virginia Tech - Where are the traditional ACC powerhouses in the rankings? But man, the Big Ten...you get the idea.
UL Lafayette def. North Texas - I've seen middle school field hockey games more intriguing than this.
Dr. Funkenstein says:
ReplyDelete1. Ohio State over Purdue - Purdue's big drum is the most overrated drum I have ever heard of.
2. LSU over Florida - This season's trend of losing 2 in a row continues for the Gators. That and LSU is really good and at home.
3. Oklahoma over Texas - Ha! They both lost last week. Take that Big XII South.
4. Rutgers over Cincinnati - I really want to pick the Bearcats here, but my gut says they're due for a loss.
5. Clemson over Virginia Tech - So a Hokie is some sort of a maroon turkey or something?
6. Louisiana-Lafayette over North Texas - Hey, these teams are both coming off losses, too. Think it will be as interesting as the Red River Shootout?
philly cheese
ReplyDeleteOSU
LSU
OKLAHOMA
CINCY
CLEMSON
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Even Batman can make a mistake:
ReplyDeleteHe forgot to pick Rutgers
spamsandwichsan says...
ReplyDelete1. osu - it will be a close one, but i look for some solid defense to pick at least one or two passes
2. lsu - night game at home... and florida sucks my balls anyways...
3. oklahoma - i heard colt mccoy was seen saving a 90 year old woman with a basket of newborn kittens from inside a burning building this past weekend after sustaing his injuries in last week's game... all while throwing a 500+ yard touchdown pass from his hospital bed...
4. rutgers - i think the natty has a team, but rutgers still has last year's upset on their mind.
5. clemson
6. ll... i like their hot sauce... even if it's made in new york city!