Sorry I am late with this, but I spent Sunday driving home from Key West.
I didn't watch but one game over the weekend, and then only the first half of the Mizzou game. With that said, I guess I didn't miss much this weekend.
Look for that trend to change this weekend with BIG upsets brewing and yet another MAJOR Big 12 showdown with the National Championship in the balance. Without the Big 12, there would be little in the way of good games this season.
So, Alabama survived a game against a mediocre LSU team while Texas Tech ROLLED a solid Top 10 team. Guess who I have ranked #1?
Say it isn't so, for Joe... Iowa? Geez, a lot of folks called that one, but geez. Iowa???? What a horrible team to lose to. Almost as bad, well no... it's ten times worse than losing to Oregon State. At least Oregon State is a halfway decent team. But since Oregon State did beat USC and Utah beat Oregon State, Utah remains ranked higher than the Trojans. Say what you want Wilson, that USC team is not as good as they could be.
Boy how BAD is the SEC this year? The typical, 'oh the SEC in conference competition is tougher than everyone else's' argument just doesn't hold any water this year. The Big 10 is stronger this year, which is sad really. Aside from Florida and Alabama, the rest are OBVIOUSLY mediocre. I would say the SEC is just as strong as the Pac 10 this year.
Sorry, I'll try to keep the laughter down to a minimum.
Well, here's to hoping every other team in the Top 10 loses...
1. Texas Tech
2. Alabama
3. Texas
4. Oklahoma
5. Florida
6. Utah
7. USC
8. Boise State
9. Missouri
10. Ohio State
11. Penn State
12. Oklahoma State
13. Ball State
14. Michigan State
15. North Carolina
16. Florida State
17. Georgia
18. TCU
19. BYU
20. LSU
21. South Carolina
22. Oregon
23. Oregon State
24. Tulsa
25. Nebraska
Oh, and HOW THE HELL IS KERRY COLLINS THE QB AND THE TITANS UNDEFEATED IN MID-NOVEMBER???!!!
I still believe Vince Young is the better QB even if he is crazy.
Taking a break from the rat race this afternoon, I better get my picks in now before my schedule explodes this week.
Make or break games again this week for many teams....
Utah 39 TCU 33
TCU is a pretender and Oklahoma already proved that point earlier this year, while the Utes have proved otherwise in previous big games. Utah gets a quality win on the way to an unlikely BCS bid.
Ohio State 17 Northwestern 14
Ohio State is a lot like the Dow Jones this year. Up and down and inconsistent.
Missouri 38 K-State 21
Yeah, yeah, yeah. A part of me wouldn't mind seeing Pinkel head to Washington, but the guy has put down roots in Mid-Missouri and his family is firmly planted. With Pinkel's recruiting classes and solid program in place, Mizzou would be able to snag an elite coach to take over. Which is another reason why he won't leave. Look for Mizzou to handle it's business this weekend.
Texas Tech 45 Oklahoma State 28
This one could be headed to overtime, but I think since the game is in Lubbock the Red Raiders will roll. I miss those games in Lubbock while growing up in West Texas and later after college. One of the most underrated stadiums and crowds in college football.
LSU 16 Alabama 13
LSU wakes up and smacks a team that should know better. Call it karma, call it luck, call it a BCS dream ender for the Crimson Tide.
Oklahoma 63 Texas A&M 24
Boy, that game with Texas Tech should be a real good one after the bye week.
Cal 31 USC 30
Heart. USC doesn't have any this year.
Penn State 14 Iowa 12
A close and unexpected battle for the Fighting Jo Pa's, but they gain momentum late in the 4th quarter to seal the deal.
Florida 55 Vandy 14
Could be closer than the experts think. Uh, nevermind. This isn't the same Gator squad that began the season.
I have been blogging here for so long, I forgot my old password and had to set up a new blog this year. BOO!
Anyway, my old space was at community.fox sports.com/bl ogs/brianblac k in case you think you've heard the trash talk before... It's the same this year as it was last year... Mizzou is #1!!!!!!! Go Cowboys! Go Rays!
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