Welcome to Rivalry Week in college football. This will be a week of "Double-Down Fever" as we choose not only the normal eight toughest picks, but also eight huge "Name-Game" contests.
With so many historically important matchups this week, a case could be made for any number of candidates for the traditional "Game of the Week" designation. It seems clear to everyone that designation should go to the Texas Tech at Oklahoma battle.
For those aware of such things, the date of this Saturday will always be linked with the state of Texas. On November 22, 1963, the President of the United States (see picture above) was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
To those who lived through that national nightmare, let us hope it never happens again. Assuredly, everyone was the loser in that tragic situation.
Let us remember that President Kennedy loved college football and eagerly followed it. We should take time this Saturday to pay respect to this great man, and wonder how different everything would have been had he survived that afternoon in Texas.
BABY'S LOSERS 11/22/08
PART ONE: RIVALRY WEEK
1) APPLE CUP: WASHINGTON @ WASHINGTON STATE
Always a great game, this year it defies description as both teams are so horrific. Baby's Loser, Washington State.
2) BATTLE FOR THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET: INDIANA @ PURDUE
Could it be? Is it possible? Can Joe Tiller receive a going-away present at last? Baby's Loser, Indiana.
3) THE BIG GAME: STANFORD @ CALIFORNIA
Wild and wooly is the best description of this rivalry, defined by the most famous play of all time. Baby's Loser, Stanford.
4) THE LAND GRANT TROPHY: MICHIGAN STATE @ PENN STATE
One of the most important games of the year. Upset waiting to happen? Baby's Loser, Michigan State.
5) THE BORDER WAR BRONZE BOOT: COLORADO STATE @ WYOMING
The Cowboys beat Tennessee in Knoxville, and they are tough in Laramie. Baby's Loser, Colorado State.
6) FLOYD OF ROSEDALE BRONZE PIG: IOWA @ MINNESOTA
The Golden Gophers have faded due to injuries and the Hawkeyes are coming on. Baby's Loser, Minnesota.
7) THE GAME: YALE @ HARVARD
The longest running and most famous of all annual rivalries, this is the 125th meeting! The name says it all: "The Game." Baby's Loser, Yale.
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK
8) THE BEEHIVE BOOT: BRIGHAM YOUNG @ UTAH
"Whoa Nellie" is the way veteran announcer Keith Jackson would describe this one. If the Utes win, they look for a date in the Sugar or Fiesta Bowl. The Cougars want their own big Bowl. Baby's Loser, BYU.
RIVALRY WEEK: PART TWO
9) MISSISSIPPI @ LSU
The South's most notoriously nasty rivalry. While it seems that Ole Miss hates everybody, that special place is reserved for the Tigers. The Rebels are bowl–bound and demand respect. Ask Florida. Baby's Loser, tight, Ole Miss.
10) MICHIGAN @ OHIO STATE
The most famous rivalry in the Midwest. This year, the Buckeyes are better in every area. Wolverines hope for a miracle. Baby's Loser, Michigan.
11) TENNESSEE @ VANDERBILT
Things were so bad for the Volunteers in the loss to Wyoming that I can't see anywhere to go but up. Baby's Loser, in a shocker, Vanderbilt.
12) PITTSBURGH @ CINCINNATI
Big boy action in the Big East! Now here is what football is all about: three yards and a cloud of dust. Baby's Loser, in Upset City, Cincinnati.
13) SYRACUSE @ NOTRE DAME
The countdown to Greg Robinson's removal is over. Will the Orange win one for the Gipper against the Gipper's team? No! Baby's Loser, Syracuse.
14) OREGON STATE @ ARIZONA
Desert warfare will be different for the foggy Beavers from Corvallis. The Wildcats are favored and have everything in their favor—everything except the coaching of Paul Bryant's No. 1 disciple! Baby's Loser, Arizona.
15) THE ARMY @ RUTGERS
These two teams have been playing against each other since 1891. Now that's a rivalry! Baby's Loser, close, The Black Knights of the Hudson.
GAME OF THE WEEK
16) TEXAS TECH @ OKLAHOMA
Certainly the most imposing obstacle to the Red Raiders winning the national championship is an away night game on grass versus a Top 10 team coached by Mike Leach's old bossman, Bob Stoops. Sounds pretty bad for Texas Tech, doesn't it? If that Sooners offense gets going, this could get ugly, a 49-21 type game. Just a hunch that men from Texas are up to the job. Baby's Loser, Oklahoma.
Race Chase
NAME MISSED FOR THE WEEK FOR THE YEAR
12 NONE 8–0 79–17, 82 PERCENT
TIMOTHY NONE 8–0 76–20, 79 PERCENT
BABY TATE WENT 8–0 FOR THE WEEK FOR 75–21 AND 78 PERCENT FOR THE YR.
This week featured Tony knocking it out of the park with a perfect 8–0 record. Coming in at 7–1 were Colin (done in by Alabama), Red Raider, Ryan, Kristofer, Isaac, and Daniel (Notre Dame got them). Cliff also posted a 7–1, but it was Iowa who hung the "L" on him. Bobby came in at 7–1 missing Nebraska, and Brad did likewise, missing only Oregon State.
Kent, Adam, Chase, and Nathan all went 6–2. Kent missed Nebraska and Oregon State, Adam missed Nebraska and Iowa, Nathan missed Notre Dame and Iowa, while Chase missed only the first two picks of Notre Dame and Georgia.
MiamiMitch came in at 5–3 along with Josh and Michael. Aaron settled in at 3–5.
Thanks to everyone who played, and let's look forward to some knock down, drag out battles this week in Baby's Losers and on the field during Rivalry Week.
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Mitch at sportschatplace.com 7 months ago
Okay, time for the comeback to end all comebacks, I think I have you guys right where I want you.
The Losers:
1) Washington State-Clearly stink though they have covered 2 weeks in a row!
2)Indiana-Have covered once all season
3)Cal-Not playing very good football right now, I liked hHarbaugh showing up Pete Carroll.
4)Michigan State-Maybe next year they gat over the hump?
5)Wyoming-The 120th ranked scoring offense in the country, just terrible.
6)Minnesota-The wheels are off the cart at the wrong time
7) Yale-My office will be buzzing all week as we have solid repesentation on both sides.
8)BYU- I think the Utes have an outside shot at the Title game.
9)LSU-the whole Ryan Perriloux debacle did catch up with them in the end.
10)Michigan-I smell an epic beat down
11) Tennessee-This team has quit
12) Cincinnati-Mark Dantonio left behind a defense that really hits.
13) Syracuse-What ever happened to those Donavan McNabb, Marvin Harrison and Dwight Freeney type guys?
14)Arizona-Thank you bowl affiliations for bring us a rematch of one of the worst games of the season and calling it "the grand daddy of them all".
15)Army-Both teams playing well, I think the spread is way off.
16) Texas Tech-Make sure you parlay those Sooners with the over.
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Mitch at sportschatplace.com 7 months ago
CORRECTION: On #12 Pitt should be the Loser....
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BabyTate 7 months ago
You do have us right where you want us ! Appreciate the comments and the picks.
Who would win a round-robin of Michigan, Tennessee, Syracuse trifecta ?
Check on Pitt-Cincy. I knew what you meant anyway.
Wyoming to lose the Boot?
Yale to fall?
Down goes LSU!
Devil Boy, taking Oklahoma!
Thanks, Mitch.......................
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BabyTate 7 months ago
I know you don't like the result but, you have been right on the money about Paul Johnson all year long. He has done a great job in creating a physical, punishing Yellow Jacket team in Atlanta.
The Hurricanes may have found their QB though!
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Don Clevenger 7 months ago
Hey, Baby! One minor point on your picks - especially #10. I read on ESPN.com that the game between Michigan and Ohio State had to be cancelled. It seems that Michigan can't get past Toledo.
lol (OK, so it was a joke - but it WAS on espn.com!)
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BabyTate 7 months ago
That's a good one! And clever to use it Don. Thanks for the input!
And, a tip of the hat to Amstutz's Rockets!
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12 7 months ago
Winners
1. Washington - Surely they'll win one this year
2. Purdue - Not good, but better than Indiana
3. Cal - In a close one
4. Penn State - JoPa and staff will have them ready
5. Wyoming - Home team advantage should be enough
6. Iowa - I'm tempted to pick the Gophers at home, but I'll go with my hunch here
7. Harvard - Had to go with BT on this one...I know nothing about these teams
8. Utah - But I want BYU to win
9. LSU - The close call vs Troy might have been the best thing that ever happened to the Tigers
10. Ohio State - Michigan will be competitive...for about 5 minutes.
11. Vanderbilt - Close, but no cigar for the Vols
12. Cincinnatti - This will be a war
13. Notre Dame - Syracuse is terrible
14. Oregon State - They lost to Oregon, they'll lose to OSU
15. Rutgers - Another war, but Rutgers prevails
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BabyTate 7 months ago
12, you should always ACT like you're right on top of the Harvard-Yale rivalry. "Yes, of course old chum".
Double down fever has taken "ahold of" 12 with Oklahoma over the West Texas boys. 12 calls LSU over Mississippi in the knife-fight.
Very entertaining picks, we'll see how it goes. thanks !
P.S. Congratulations on another 8-0 week last week!
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12 7 months ago
I left off the biggest game of the week:
Winner...
16. Oklahoma - This offense can match TT point for point, and if they play a little defense, this could get out of hand.
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adam blackburn 7 months ago
so right
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Colin Flosi 7 months ago
This is the big time, BT, expect for me to go 15-1.
Losers
1. Washington- Locker would have led this team to a 2-win season. Without him, they go winless.
2. Indiana- Justin Siller, FTW!
3. Stanford.
4. Michigan State.
5. Wyoming.
6. Iowa
7. Yale- Pizzotti to Luft is the Ivy League version of Harrell to Crabtree.
8. BYU
9. Mississippi
10. Michigan
11. Tennessee
12. Cincinnati
13. Syracuse
14. Arizona
15. Rutgers
16. Oklahoma
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Down goes Yale in the 125th meeting!
The Black Knights of the Hudson to take out the Scarlet Knights of Jersey? Yes! I hope so!
The Red Raiders have my confidence. I'm not anxious to have an Alabama-Oklahoma BCS Title Game.
You have Tennessee and Syracuse just sending their coaches off into the night with a loss! Horrible!
Washington comment on 2 win season is great. Thanks and good luck!
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Cliff Teague 7 months ago
Washington State ends Washington's skid
Indiana
Stanford used up all they had against USC
Michigan State because it's in PA
Colorado State rides the Rocky Top Express
Minnesota is wearing down
Yale so I can at least pick a Crimson this week
BYU to keep the Utes undefeated
LSU continues to play uninspired football. This ain't Troy
Michigan is really bad under RR
Tennessee is just playing em out
Cincinnati
Syracuse can't win at South Bend
Arizona helps Oregon State on their march to the Rose Bowl
Rutgers drops a close one to Army
Texas Tech feels the effects of all these big games back to back
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Cliff takes Harvard so he can pick a Crimson this week! That is priceless.
Cliff also sends the Syracuse and Tennessee coaches off into misery with losses. What happened?
Good point about Texas Tech feeling the effect of all these bi games in a row.
For 5 cents I would take Ole Miss over LSU also, Nutt is a rabble-rouser and he has the Rebels riled up for a fight every week now.
Yay! Army over Rutgers ! The Black Knights of the Hudson have come upon sunny days and they march ahead over the Scarlet Knights!
Thanks Cliff......good luck !
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Isaac Luber 7 months ago
7-1, darn you ND! They almost blew the lead...almost 8-0. This week I'm getting at least 10 right. My losers:
1) Washington State. The worse of the two worst.
2) Indiana. Purdue has been able to keep it close with other teams, so they can do it again, and win this one.
3) California. I don't know why, but my gut is saying that Stanford will pull the upset here.
4) The game of the week: Michigan State. Penn State, we have to hope for all the teams ahead of us to lose, but at least now I can guarantee that we smell the Roses. WE ARE...PENN STATE!!! I'm going up this weekend, fourth time this year! WOOHOO!!!
5) Colorado State. They are awful, Wyoming is bad, but: bad>awful.
6) Minnesota. A strong start and a bad finish, wow. No Capital One or Outback bowl this year.
7) Harvard. Let's go Bulldogs!
8) Utah got passed TCU luckily, and BYU is pissed because they are out of the BCS picture. They will play spoiler this week. My loser: Utah.
9) After being down 31-3 to Troy, I'm not sure if I can trust LSU. I know they came back and won and it was after an emotional loss, but still, it wasn't pretty. My loser, LSU.
10) Michigan. The 2ND BEST team in the Big 10 will beat a bad UM team.
11) Tennessee. How many times do I have to predict them to lose for you to change your mind BT? They lost to Wyoming! They're awful!
12) Pittsburgh. Pitt is overrated, and Cincinnati is pretty good. Cincy will win by 2TDs or more.
13) Syracuse. They have a losing record, so ND might actually win.
14) Arizona. Oregon State is going to the Rose Bowl, until they lose next week vs. Oregon.
15) Rutgers. They have been doing well since winning 4 games after a 1-5 start, but they are going to go back downhill starting this week. The Black Knights end Rutgers 4 game streak.
16) Texas Tech. This is the game where Penn State would jump into the NC if they didn't get upset. Now this is the game where Florida will most likely jump into the NC picture. Go Sooners.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Issac, good to have you back in full bloom this week. Congratulations on last week. Good luck to your Lions this saturday in the Land Grant Battle, it will be a tough one. Tough outside the realm pick of The Army over Rutgers.
Texas Tech, Arizona, Utah, Pittsburgh, Harvard, and California to all fall in the round Issac calls !
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Ryan Raber 7 months ago
BT-
Nice to see Texas get recognized for both a solid performance, but also for their sportsmanship at the end. The pending beauty contest may well be a doozy if we get enough great 1 loss teams. Losers for this week-
1. Wash State- Epic battle to see who sucks less. Willingham given a going away gift of sorts.
2. Indiana- Hoosiers have reclaimed their spot as the worst in the Big 11.
3. Cal- Stanford looks salty at times, but simply overmatched last week.
4. Penn State- Sparty is not afraid of big crowds, and this outcome initiates the nightmare sequence for the Rose Bowl... more to follow...
5. Colorado State- Win vs. Tennessee carries forward for a while.
6. Minnesota- Smoke and Miirors not doing the job any longer.
7. Yale- and I have NO idea why.
8. BYU- Cougars are I think the better team, but Utes have too much on this, AND they are at home.
9. Ole Miss- If the LSU pride was only equal with their talent... maybe the Troy scare gets their heads out of the sand.
10. Michigan- in a quirky stat... no first year Michigan coach has ever lost to Ohio State... this is their bowl game, but it doesn't matter. Ohio State is destined for Pasadena.
11. Vandy- Commodores have letdown after they secured their 1st bowl in forever. Tennessee executes the shocker on the road.
12. Cincy- Pitt has been improving steadily. (Besides... this would hurt Sooners sos!) :-)
13. Syracuse- ND will get a far better Bowl than they deserve, but they should win this one.
14. Oregon State- From #4... a Beaver/Nittany loss combo yields the exciting rematch of Ohio State and USC in the Rose Bowl. Contractually bound... this unwillingly sets a precedent that has major BCS ramifications. (Same if Penn State and Oregon State both get there)
15. Army- Rutgers is simply better.
16. My interest here comes down to whether I want my Longhorns to have a shot to get to BCS in Miami through the front door , or through the back door. Every time I say I need Oklahoma to win to help me, I vomit just a little bit in my own mouth. At the end of the day, the Sooners are just as prolific on offense; and under Stoops' tenure in Norman... 57-2 at home! ou wins 44-42
Good Luck to all!
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Ryan, I think Texas impressed enough last week to be ranked #3. I had to keep Florida #3 in my 11 Best 11s Poll since they won by 50 but it was over a 22 point underdog so, in essence, so what? Well, once the Crimson Tide linemen start hitting those 180 pound running backs of Florida in the back of the calf and side of the neck Texas will move past Florida to #3.
I've got a little more faith in Texas boys than you, I think those boys will leave the birth and resting place of Buddy Holly (King of the Stratocaster) and whip those Oklahoma boys. I don't think they care where they play, a Texan is a Texan and an Okie is an Okie. That's the way "I was raised up".
Wyoming to roll, Utah to escape, The Army to fall. Yale's rushing defense to be denied! Penn State to fall in the Land Grant Battle !
I want you to take your #14 and hide it. All of that is horrible!
Thanks for the great information on all the games, especially the first time Wolverine Coach data!
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Ryan Raber 7 months ago
BT- Perhaps if somehow we can get to a Texas-Alabama BCS game, we can wager a beer or two on the game... I will of course, be there! Thanks
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Ryan Raber 7 months ago
PS- the #14 Rematch synopsis is just plain beautiful! ;-)
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Chase Dunagan 7 months ago
BT the funny thing is that most of Oklahoma's players ARE Texas boys.
Traitors.
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Jimson Cuenta 7 months ago
"4) THE LAND GRANT TROPHY: MICHIGAN STATE @ PENN STATE
One of the most important games of the year. Upset waiting to happen? Baby's Loser, Michigan State."
"4)Michigan State-Maybe next year they gat over the hump?"
"Winners...
4. Penn State - JoPa and staff will have them ready"
"Losers...
4. Michigan State."
"Michigan State because it's in PA"
"4) The game of the week: Michigan State. Penn State, we have to hope for all the teams ahead of us to lose, but at least now I can guarantee that we smell the Roses. WE ARE...PENN STATE!!! I'm going up this weekend, fourth time this year! WOOHOO!!!"
Wow, these comments only show that you guys really do NOT PAY ATTENTION to what is going on in the world TODAY. Seriously, I hope you guys did NOT vote in the General Election two weeks ago... with your lack of understanding of the world TODAY!
I don't know what you guys are seeing... but I see Michigan State winning this game - and I don't even think that it will be close!
Here's why:
1. First of all, Michigan State defeated Penn State 35-31 last season... and this season, Michigan State has only gotten A WHOLE LOT BETTER.
2. Michigan State is coming off a bye, and is well-rested and fully healthy.
3. Mark D'Antonio is a better coach than Joe Pa, RIGHT NOW. (Notice how I did NOT say "OF ALL-TIME"!)
4. Penn State could NOT even beat an AVERAGE (AT BEST) Iowa team, with an INEXPERIENCED quarterback... And Penn State had a bye, and TWO weeks to prepare for that game.
What makes you guys think that Penn State will beat a well-coached Michigan State team with a VETERAN FIFTH-year SENIOR at quarterback (Bryan Hoyer), a HEISMAN CANDIDATE at running back (Javon Ringer), and a very good defense?
I hate to say it Penn State fans... but I just think that Michigan State is the BETTER team RIGHT NOW.
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Danny 7 months ago
But Penn State beat Ohio State, who completely blew out Michigan State. Sorry, but I think Michigan State doesn't have a shot
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Ah, Jimson The Great, my long lost assistant. Where have you been, hiding out in the wheat fields in amber waves of grain?
Up to your old tricks again I see., terrorizing the Penn State people!
I can't say that I disagree with you on this one however.
Please stay in touch or else no Christmas Bonus for you !
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Isaac Luber 7 months ago
1) Jimson, PSU lost the game last year because they blew a 24-7 and 31-14 lead because of Morelli. In case you haven't noticed, PSU's gotten a lot better too. And this game will be in front of 110,000+ fans. Also, Penn State has held every running back they have faced to under 100 yards except for Shonn Green, who got like 110.
2) Bye weeks don't help offenses.
3) Biggest joke of all time, I don't even need to explain where you are wrong there. Joe Pa will probably be Big 10 Coach of the year, and maybe even National Coach of the year, again. That was a stupid thing for you to say.
4) Wow. Ohio State crushed MSU when looking ahead to us, by 38. We beat Ohio State, and we played like crap against them.
5) Three of the best receivers in PSU history, a veteran line, two great running backs, a versatile QB, one of the best run and pass defenses in the Nation, being in the Top 15 of most defensive categories. Penn State is also Top 20 in most categories on all sides of the ball.
YOU clearly are they one who hasn't been watching things lately. Penn State played like crap the past three games and went 2-1, and Michigan State goes 2-1 on a three game span when they play their best.
Jimson, you usually make sense and I credit you, but this time you are just completely wrong. Do me a favor: Focus on your Jayhawks, football and basketball.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Jimson and Issac in an argument is making my head spin!! It could be more exciting than the games !
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Kent Moore 7 months ago
---LOSERS---
1. Washington State
2. Indiana
3. Stanford
4. Penn State
5. CSU
6. Minnesota
7. Yale
8. Utah
9. Ole Miss
10. Michigan
11. Tennessee
12. Cincy
13. Syracuse
14. Arizona
15. Army
16. Texas Tech
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BabyTate 7 months ago
How can everyone make such a quick pick in the Apple Cup? I struggled with that one for 2 days.
Utah and Cincy to fall says Kent! Texas Tech and Penn State also! Another vote to send Tennessee and Syracuse off the deep end with no good bye for the coaches!
Thanks Kent !
Bonus question: Who would win between Michigan and Tennessee? Ineptitude meets incompetence!
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Kent Moore 7 months ago
I'd give the nod to Michigan. They've shown glimpses of hope here and there. Tennessee has just looked awful.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Thanks Kent, I agree with you on Michigan over Tennessee in the battle of long lost traditional powers !
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Isaac Luber 7 months ago
Penn State to go down? AT HOME? That's a real risky pick Kent, that probably will come back to haunt you. Cincy to lose? You're really picking the upsets this week, same with TTU.
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Kristofer Green 7 months ago
It's going to be a great week of football!!
Losers...
1. Washington State
2. Indiana
3. Stanford
4. Penn State
5. Colorado State
6. Minnesota
7. Yale
8. Utah
9. Ole Miss
10. Michigan
11. Tennessee
12. Pittsburgh
13. Syracuse
14. Oregon State
15. Army
16. Oklahoma
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Thanks Kristofer, I was feeling like the Lone Ranger out here on Texas Tech. Did no one watch Texas Tech beat Texas? Did no one watch Texas beat Oklahoma? When did 2 plus 2 equal five?
Note to Nittany Lion fans: The Big 10 C/L Kristofer has just picked Michigan State to beat Penn State. Bad news for Paterno!
Another vote for Syracuse and Tennessee to do nothing to imbelish their coaches' names on the way out of town on a rail.
Appreciate it !
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Ryan Raber 7 months ago
BT- I was wrong... Oklahoma is 59-2 under Stoops in Norman, not 57-2 as I suggested.
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Isaac Luber 7 months ago
He also picked Penn State to lose to Ohio State, so maybe its not bad news. PSU will win, and the critics will finally be silenced.
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Kristofer Green 7 months ago
Isaac,
You picked Penn State to beat Iowa, so we are all wrong every once in a while... MSU and PSU will be a great game, hard fought. The winner will deserve to share the title with OSU. :)
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Brad Frank 7 months ago
My LOSERS for Rivalry Week:
1. Washington State
2. Indiana
3. Stanford
4. Michigan State
5. Colorado State
6. Iowa
7. Yale
8. Brigham Young
9. Mississippi
10. Michigan
11. Tennessee
12. Pittsburgh
13. Syracuse
14. Arizona
15. Army
16. Oklahoma
Should be an interesting week!
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Brad says Iowa to fall to Minnesota in the Floyd of Rosedale Bronze Pig battle !! Golden Gopher power !
Great picks. Great picture. Maybe you will go 16-0!
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The Potentate Of Alpharetta 7 months ago
What about Ga Tech v. UGA?
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Potentate, when they play that game we'll put them on the Losers. These are just for this Saturday only. Ga Tech and Georgia won't play until after Thanksgiving.
Check back with us then and we'll do our best to give you the Loser.
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Michael Oleszek 7 months ago
Winners:
Washington
Indiana
California
Penn State
Wyoming
Minnesota
Harvard
Utah
LSU
Ohio State
Vanderbilt
Pitt
Notre Dame
Oregon State
Rutgers
Oklahoma
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Michael is another heavy hitter that goes with Oklahoma. Guess I'll have to live with missing that one.
Harvard to win, Oregon State to win, and Minnesota to win are all interesting but, The Old Oaken Bucket to be denied to Joe Tiller?!? That is an upset special !
Thanks Michael, and good luck !
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Timothy Croley 7 months ago
I decided not to force you to send out search and rescue again by going ahead and picking early this week.
Wow, this is a true test here. Anyone who picks all 16 Losers deserves some praise. So here goes.
Losers...
1. Washington – The Huskies are bad, very bad. Even bad enough the Washington State can pull this one off.
2. Indiana – Perdue takes this one.
3. Stanford – Cal will win, whether the band takes the field or not.
4. Michigan State – PSU should win out.
5. Colorado State – Wyoming is on a real high after knocking off Tennessee. This should be a let down game, but I don’t think it will happen.
6. Minnesota – Iowa, yeah, I guess I’ll take Iowa.
7. Yale – Go Crimson!
8. BYU – Utah keeps the dream alive.
9. Ole Miss – LSU is gonna be too much after that big comeback over Troy.
10. Michigan – OSU could make this one ugly.
11. Tennessee – Vandy gets some payback for all the years of misery the Vols have inflicted upon them.
12. Pittsburgh – Cincy has things rolling in their favor.
13. Syracuse – Even ND can beat this team.
14. Arizona - OSU and Riley are Rose Bowl bound!
15. Rutgers - I don't know why, but I guess I'll go with the good ol Armed Forces who have given themselves to protect this great nation!
16. TT - I think Oklahoma is playing good enough on offense to match TT's attack and good enough on defense to shut them down one more time than they will be shut down. Hope that all makes sense. So...Oklahome gets back into the BCS picture and gets ready for another years of BCS Bowl disappointment.
17. Auburn - Even though they played UGA tough they are truly in a mess this...oh, wait, they have the week off? Okay, well, whomever they would have played doesn't beat them this week. Guess we'll just have to wait for next week's Losers!
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Thank goodness, you can't go around being the star of the Losers series and have people out looking for you like Hank Williams before the Grand Old Opry shows in 1950 !
Ok, down to business, you and 12 have both taken Oklahoma. Well, I'll live or die with that just like Ohio St Vs. Sou Cal and Carolina vs. LSU. Yuck, I missed both of those. Being dependable has a lot of drawbacks. I guess that's the way Bowie and Crockett felt also. Double Yuck, they died with the Texans also. I think I'm going to get sick!
You have Oregon State winning in the desert. that's a tough one, I'm pulling for the Bama Mafia there.
The Apple Cup game is beyong belief. All you can do is play a hunch.
Timothy you send Fulmer and Robinson off to never never land with a loss but believe Joe Tiller gets his Old Oaken Bucket!
Another vote for the Crimson !
Another vote for the Black Knights of the Hudson over the Scarlet Knights of Jersey!
You went 8–0 last week, congratulations ! Good luck this week!
Thanks for the early entry..............
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Andrew Kahn 7 months ago
Check out my article on THE GAME.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83083-season-saver-only-because-um-has-nothing-to-lose/poll_results#poll
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adam blackburn 7 months ago
LOSERS
1.Washington State
2.Indiana
3.Stanford
4.Penn State
5.Colorado State
6.Minnesota
7.???Yale???
8.BYU---not to jump on Utahs bandwagon but there D is superb and should be mentioned more often!
9.LSU
10.Michigan
11.Tennessee
12.Pittsburgh
13.Syracuse
14.Arizona
15.Army
16.Texas Tech
Tech and LSU are my two let downs for this week kinda hope im wrong, but my gut feeling is usually right.
Oklahomas D is going to be way to much for a Tech team that has played very hard the last few weeks they need a little rest and Oklahoma wont give it to them
LSU is playing too slow (or Sluggish) for a hungry hungry Ole miss defense. Another D that dosent get enough credit.
Plus one more win gives Mississippi some ease going into there rivalry game with Miss. St. and may get them a better bowl if they win out to become 8-4 overall! Momentum is the key to this game for
Ole Miss.
Well B.T. 6-2 seems to be my lucky record. Or maybe 9in light of the 16 picks) the 2 losses is my lucky lose number. 14-2 wouldnt be bad on these. Good Luck and thanks for allowing me to join in on the fun of these weekly picks.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Great picks last week and excellent choices this week.
Good pick with Misssissippi. Few seem to realize that Ole Miss wants to fight LSU not play a game with them. Is LSU up to it? LSU has been up for a large Bowl bid (COTTON) with the way they played vs. Alabama. Remember Florida? A few choke-holds in the pile made the Gators very small and apprehensive about running on the Rebels. Expect more of the same against the Bayou Bengals.
You claim Yale will fall? What about that defensive line?
Down goes Penn State and Texas Tech? Wow! That's a doubleheader!
Appreciate it and good luck!
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Kenneth Julian III 7 months ago
"Winning is the sweet nectar of the Gods, and I am in the middle of a life-long sugar rush" -The Marksman.
Oh yeah baby i am back after a long hiatus. School was has been a very tough mistress these days, but that is Journalism Grad School for ya. In any case I have been keeping up to date with the past goings on of the great sport known as College Football, and am quite saddened that I have not participated in any of the past crazy weeks. But all that aside its my favorite point of the season... Rivalry Weeks, so let's double down, and see if I cant pull my self up by the boot straps...
My bold prediction of the month, is that in the next five years Troy will become a serious spoiler/power in the college football season. What happened in Baton Rouge, was just a precursor. Remember this team has already beaten Oklahoma State and Mizzou at home, and have put Damarcus Ware, Osi Umenyiora, Leodis McKelvin, and Elbert Mack in the league.
Geez, the Big 12 is pretty good huh, and that ACC looks like it is going to have 8 top 25 teams next year with all that youthful exuberance, and the Big East is not that bad this year... but that SEC and Pac-10 are starting to worry me a bit. Anywho onto the pics...
1) Washington - Look the Cougars gave up less than 40 points to a Pac-10 opponent for just the second time last week, and they have scored 3 or less points in 5 of the 8 conference games they have played. The Huskies should at least put up 28.
2) Purdue - The Boilermakers are just better. And considering that the Hoosiers are giving up points and yeard at an alarming rate, you have to think that the conducter of 'Basketball on Grass" goes out with a bang. Here is to Joe Tiller and a great career.
3) Cal - And this game will probably be as close as John Elway's last game. Though I am not giving a garauntee that there will be a play similar to that ending. Cal is more athletic and talented, but Coach Harbaugh has those kids playing at another level to make it close than the experts think.
4) Penn State - I sat on this one for a while, but finally I figured Penn State's defense was too good to let Michigan State rip through them all day. Besides i am beginning to think that Shonn Greene is better than Javon Ringer (though that is splitting hairs).
5) Colorado State - Quietly the Rams are having a pretty good year. Wyoming was not able to capitalize on the momentum of the Tennessee win and lost to UNLV. To be honest Wyoming is not that good this year (Yes, I am implying that Tennessee is terrible this year). So Colorado and RB Gartrell Johnson should do some heavy hitting this week.
6) Iowa - You know even though no one thought the Gophers would come close to 8 wins, this still has to be a bit of a dissapointing finishing kick. They should have had the Wisconsin game, and they were playing better than Michigan, but came out flat. And no one wants to talk about the Northwestern game... Where as Iowa has to be kicking themselves for the beginning of the season. If Shon Greene come back you now have a QB in place and some pieces that can be put together for a nice run next year.
7) Harvard - Yale has fallen on some tough times, and Harvard is amidst one of their best 5 year runs since the 1900's. Look for the Crimson to play stingy defense and keep Yale to 17 points or less.
8) Utah - You know it is a shame and pretty arrogant, that the Mountain Network has this game on, knowing no one outside of BYU has that channel regularly. I would have an easier time finding it on Vs. And Considering the Utah/TCU game was on CBS CSTV (Which I do not have), you have to wonder if the Mountain West even cares... But this game will be another classic in the mold of the last two. Watch for the Utes defense to come up with play after play in the 4th quarter to keep the Cougs at bay.
9) Ole Miss - Look LSU is not good, average maybe, but definetly not good. I am of the thinking that they should not be in the top 25, but alas the media's love affair with the SEC is tough to overlook. The Bayou Bengals have well documented problems on defense and at QB. Ole Miss has a decent offense (when its not turning the ball over) and a defense that can presure the QB enough.
10) Ohio State - What a difference two years makes. This was the "Game of the Century". Now it is more of an afterthought during the week. I dont even think this game will be close. The Wolverine defense will do some great things, but be on the field way too long to be a factor down the stretch.
11) Vanderbilt - Tennessee is not good. The Commodores are not all roses either (they did lose to Duke), but hey they somehow got bowl eligible in the SEC (Yes, I am implying that the SEC is down). Prediction for next week, Wake beats Vandy.
12) Pitt - Cincy is having a pretty good year, in fact Brian Kelly should be coach of the year considering he has played four different QB's because of injury and they are still in the thick of a conference title. But Pitt just has the better players right now, and it will be tough for the Bearcats to get going, if Pitt gets LeSean McCoy going.
13) Notre Dame - Syracuse has a lame duck coach, and they are not very talented yet. Jimmy "Sunshine" Clausen will again throw at least two picks, but the Irish will overcome his mistakes, in fact he will as usual make some throws that will make the scouts drool, and they will walk away with an easy victory.
14) Arizona - Though this is not a confident pick, the Beavers are on a roll, and it is time to give Mike Riley serious props on his ability to coach. He does this every year, but this time the team was young and had question marks everywhere. This guy can coach, but I think Arizona has the offense to out gun the Beavers in the desert.
15) Rutgers - The Black Knights on the Hudson have found a serious running game, and should begin to make some noise next year with it. But as for now, they have no prayer of stopping a suddenly hot Rutgers passing offense. Which begs the question. Where was this all year?
16) Oklahoma - Tech will probably be able to stop some running plays, but I dont see either team really running the ball that much. I really am looking at this as Oklahoma will have the ball last, and that will be the team that wins.
Other Games to Watch
FSU @ Maryland - Well Maryland is great at home but terrible against non-ranked opponents.... FSU
Illinois @ Northwestern - Oh the Battle for the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk. The Illini need to figure out some consistency on offense, because they will be in a fight with the Wildcats all day long..... N'western
Air Force @ TCU - TCU is one of the best defenses in the nation, and Air Force has one of the best running games in the nation. A classic battle of wills.... TCU
Well this should be a fun weekend, let's not forget Miami and GT which is sure to be a classic on Thursday. Ball State will also be going for 11 wins against a tough Central Michigan squad who is ready to take the MAC West crown. Also Buffalo will not only be looking for the MAC East crown, but a little more cushion for thier bowl eligibilty against Bowling Green. And hopefully I can at least get some precentage points up on 12... (Ahhh one can only dream... GO NOLES)
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Yay! The return of Kenneth!
Scored 3 or less in 5 of the 8 conference games!! A new low..........
Harvard to hold Yale to 17 or less. You mean BYU/Utah is not on Versus? That is bad, I would like to see that game.
Thoroughly entertaining and most informative as always. Great to have you back!
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BabyTate 7 months ago
That's interesting about Maryland, and I agree with you on the tough Chippewas of Central Michigan.
Here's a question: How about a Bowl game between unbeaten Ball state and unbeaten Boise State if Utah steals the BCS position?
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Kenneth Julian III 7 months ago
That would be a great idea. A great game. I would pay top dollar to see that one. Though I think Boise would come out on top. It is great to be back. lol.
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Joe G 7 months ago
Winners (and a great weekend of games to watch, too)
1. Washington
2. Indiana
3. Cal
4. Michigan State
5. Wyoming
6. Iowa
7. Harvard
8. Utah
9. Ole Miss
10. Ohio State...BIG
11. Vandy
12. Cincy (possible matchup with MSU in a big-time bowl?)
13. Notre Dame
14. Oregon State
15. Rutgers
16. Texas Tech Fightin' Crabtrees
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Good picks Joe, good idea about Mich St-Cincy.
Looks like everyone has thrown the towel in for Tennessee, can't even find folks to pick them over Vanderbilt. A new low for the Vols.
Thanks !
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Tony Bishop 7 months ago
I think you need a separate article to explain how sick good I am at picking your games.. I think i've only lost one or two in the last like five weeks.
Losers:
1) Wazzu loses the "worst game of the century"
2) Purdue just can't give Tiller a good final season
3) Stanford gets edged out
4) MSU finally has their late season melt down
5) Colorado State is better than Tennessee, but worse than Wyoming
6) Minnesota continues to crumble to a hot Iowa team
7) Yale no match for them Crimson
8) BYU ruins Boise's chance for a BCS game
9) Ole Miss loses the easiest choice of the 16 games
10) Never mind... Michigan does
11) Tennessee finds out just how bad they are
12) Cincinnati can't clinch the Big East
13) Syracuse should change their color to pink
14) Arizona can't keep the Beavers from Pasadena
15) Army needs to switch divisions with App St
16) Texas Tech creates controversy in the BCS with a loss
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BabyTate 7 months ago
I wonder if Appalachian State would beat The Army?
Yale has been thrown out with the bathwater this week, the Elis are pretty good !
Ole Miss to lose the easiest choice? Are you kidding? LSU will be lucky to escape with their lives!
Purdue to lose the Old Oaken Bucket? That's terrible for Joe Tiller.
I hope you're right about UTAH !
Thanks Tony !
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Tony Bishop 7 months ago
With all due respect BabyTate... when I get less than 90%, I'll take your opinions hahaha!
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RedRaider Red 7 months ago
Ah.. humble pie for both us, man :(
My Red Raiders got humiliated 65-21, your Fighting Irish lost a heartbreaker to the Syracuse Pink.
I went 12-4 and you 10-6.
Time to take BT's opinions, eh?
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Tony Bishop 7 months ago
I don't know what you're talking about.
But I will take a hug and a slice of crow.
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RedRaider Red 7 months ago
01. Washington
- Wow.. did they pick the wrong schedule!
02. Indiana
- Tough to call.. just picked one.
03. Stanford
- Golden bears pee all over THE TREE and make it golden.
04. Michigan State
- No upset here. Nits win the Big Ten and start packing for Pasadena.
05. Colorado State
- Cowboys push Rams off the edge of the highest stadium in football.
06. Minnesota
- Shonn Greene for Vice Heisman!
07. Yale
- I've no idea, man... just picked one. Why don't Ivys offer scholarships to their players anyway?
08. BYU
- Still think TCU is best of the 3 and BYU worst.
09. LSU
- Might be wrong here but Ole Miss is looking GOOD.
10. Michigan
- A win for Michigan would make their year. Seriously.
11. Tennessee
- Losing at home in front of 100,000 people to Wyoming was a new low.
12. Pittsburgh
- Bearcats looking good this year.
13. Syracuse
- They would lose by a lesser margin if they forfeit the game.
14. Arizona
- Stoops' defense went nowhere in the loss to Oregon last week. Rodgers makes sure it stays there. (Yes, I'm aware of Arizona's record in November)
15. Army
- Did they change the entire Rutgers team mid-season or what? How're they doing that?
16. Oklahoma
- OU has never lost under the lights at home since Stoops showed up. We have never beaten OU and Texas in the same season before as well. As Obama said.. CHANGE!
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Yale to bow? Texas Tech to roll! LSU no shot at the national title this year and could even be knocked out of the Cotton Bowl by Mississippi if they lose to the Rebs this week!
We'll cross our fingers for the Red Raiders, and then turn business matters over to Leach, Harrell, and Crabtree.
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Trey Jones 7 months ago
1) APPLE CUP: WASHINGTON @ WASHINGTON STATE
The results of this match-up should be posted in the obit section not the sports page... Washington eats the pie and gains a victory. State loses.
2) BATTLE FOR THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET: INDIANA @ PURDUE
Uh... another note for the obit page... "Pur-don't" gets tagged with another loss - it just didn't work for Tiller...GO BIG RED!!! (written by Trey's wife...an IU alum)
3) THE BIG GAME: STANFORD @ CALIFORNIA
Hmmm... The Bears snack on the Birds...fitting for a pre-Thanksgiving Day treat! Cardinals lose.
4) THE LAND GRANT TROPHY: MICHIGAN STATE @ PENN STATE
Papa Joe has the boys back on track... Spartans get eaten by the Lions (in honor of my mother-in-law, a Penn State alum). Spartans Lose.
5) THE BORDER WAR BRONZE BOOT: COLORADO STATE @ WYOMING
Obit entry #3... I've got to pull for Wyoming...any team that beats Tennessee gets my vote. Rams Lose.
6) FLOYD OF ROSEDALE BRONZE PIG: IOWA @ MINNESOTA
Iowa gets roasted on a spit. Who wants to eat a gopher anyway?
7) THE GAME: YALE @ HARVARD
Harvard tanks to those who couldn't get into Harvard...
8) THE BEEHIVE BOOT: BRIGHAM YOUNG @ UTAH
The Brethren don't smite... BYU loses
9) MISSISSIPPI @ LSU
Tigers return to life for more than just a quarter - Rebels lose
10) MICHIGAN @ OHIO STATE
R Rod's honeymoon season is finally over - the bride wore black... Michigan loses
11) TENNESSEE @ VANDERBILT
Vols lose and spontaneous celebrations erupt in Nashville! Brainiacs prevail this year!!!
12) PITTSBURGH @ CINCINNATI
Cincy loses.
13) SYRACUSE @ NOTRE DAME
Nominating both teams for the Frozen Toilet Bowl, the Orangemen get iced by devine intervention.
14) OREGON STATE @ ARIZONA
Beavers chew through the wildcats
15) THE ARMY @ RUTGERS
Yawn...another one for the obit page...I'm sticking with the cadets - again... Rutgers loses.
16) TEXAS TECH @ OKLAHOMA
The Gator in me is looking for the Okies to knock the Red Raiders out of the BCS way...but since my wife likes Tech, I'm ceding to her wishes on this one. Okies lose. Sadly.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Going with the Army over Rutgers? Another vote for Mike and Mike, Leach and Riley, to move along into the BCS process.
Thanks Trey!
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Trey Jones 7 months ago
Yeah, I gotta weak spot for the academies. Rutgers is looking hot these days but I'm hoping for another ball control victory for the Cadets.
GO TROOPS!
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Chase Dunagan 7 months ago
All home Teams win.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Thanks Chase but, I don't know if that has happened on the Losers yet, you could start a trend!
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GoBears 2008 7 months ago
Winners:
1. UW (although I hope Cal beats them 66-3 also).
2. Indiana (coin-flip)
3. Cal (I couldn't possibly pick Stanford, even if I thought they were going to win)
4. PSU (Javon Ringer can't outplay all of Penn State's play-makers - at least I don't think so)
5. Wyoming (although how did Tennessee lose at home to them?)
6. Iowa (If the loss to Wisconsin doesn't hurt Minnesota's psyche, Shonn Greene will)
7. Harvard
8. Utah (Utah beat TCU - albeit barely, TCU crushed BYU)
9. LSU (Troy gave them the wake-up call they needed)
10. OSU (Not even close)
11. Vandy (UT is completely demoralized, and if Vandy jumps ahead early, it could get ugly. Or I could be completely wrong)
12. Pitt (I have relatives that went to Pitt)
13. Notre Dame (I wonder how many teams would win 10+ games with their schedule?)
14. OSU (In the small-running-backs-that-destroyed-Cal's-Pac-10-season-Bowl, Jaquizz Rodgers is better than Keola Antolin.)
15. Army
16. OU (I know Texas beat OU and TTU beat Texas, it's just a hunch. Sam Bradford out-duels Graham Harrell).
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Go Bears! Great name and thanks for the input.
Taking the Army, Harvard, and California I see, good picks.
Wyoming ruled Tennessee so now you have them winning the Boot against Colorado State. Great pick.
You are one of several people who has chosen the Old Oaken Bucket be denied this year to Joe Tiller. I haven't been that impressed with Indiana this year but, apparently they have a following because you're not alone with your choice of the Hoosiers.
Thanks for the comment!
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Robert 7 months ago
My winners for the week:
1. Washington - The Bad Apple cup should be a fun slap-fight to watch
2. Purdue - Indiana gives Captain Tiller another win before the send-off
3. California - What would college football be without the PAC-10?
4. Penn State - Michigan State just can't win big games
5. Wyoming - Hey, the beat Tennessee. Oh, wait...
6. Iowa - Shone Greene.
7. Harvard - Coin flip.
8. BYU - Please, BYU. Stop this "BCS Buster" madness.
9. LSU - Too much Charles Scott
10. OSU - Michigan who?
11. Vandy - "Take me to another place, take me to another land, make me forget all that hurts me, let me understand your plan." -Tennessee by Arrested Development
12. Cincy - Sorry, Pitt.
13. Notre Dame - Helloooo, Cotton Bowl.
14. Arizona - David. Hasselhoff.
15. Rutgers - Scarlett Knights over Black Knights.
16. Texas Tech - I'm still on the bandwagon.
BT, I have to give you credit for jumping on the Texas Tech bandwagon early this year. I was really unsure about their defense, but they have hung in there. I believe I said at some point this season that if the Red Raiders could win 3 of 4 against Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State, then I would believe in them. We've already seen them beat 3 of the 4...so I believe.
You were right all along. Nice work, that shows that you have a true eye for college football, you deserve credit for sticking with them from the beginning.
BT, you are the man.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Robert, thanks for the nice words. I believe in Mike Leach, so that's why I chose the Red Raiders.
I would like to take this time to encourage Mike Leach not to come to Clemson as speculated but to remain at Texas Tech. I suggest that Clemson look into the possibility of Ty Willingham, Greg Robinson, Ed Ogeron, or even Ray Goff and Gerry DiNardo. I think any of these men will help them achieve their full potential.
OK, that's enough comedy, you've got some great picks with Washington and Purdue as well as Harvard. These are 3 controversial games. I don't think we've had one soul to take Michigan. That just shows you how low the Wolverine program has fallen.
About the 2 "Games of the Week". The rivalry game of the Beehive State has SEC BCS implications as Utah is goin' if they win, and it's either Sugar or Fiesta.
Oklahoma State is facing the first game I believe they could lose this season. Lots of difficulty in beating Oklahoma on the road, more than they would face against Missouri in the Big 12 Title Game. If Texas Tech loses the BCS system will be in chaos for another week as Oklahoma could then defeat Oklahoma State and secure the #2 position.
Well, we'll see how it all plays out. I have Alabama as the #1 team in the country and I don't see anything changing my mind from this week.
Thanks for the great comments Robert!
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College Football Fanatic 7 months ago
1. Washington State - Washington's actually played competitively to an extent this year. Washington State just sucks.
2. Indiana - Both teams aren't exactly good, but Purdue's got the edge in my mind.
3. Cal - Stanford's going to be playing very inspired football since if they win they go to a bowl game (6-6).
4. Michigan State - Sorry MSU, but Penn State isn't exactly going to overlook the game that determines if they win the Big Ten.
5. Colorado State - Hey, Wyoming beat Tennessee, even if it was a lucky win.
6. Iowa - I say that Minnesota's going to pick it up for their final game of the season and beat the Hawkeyes.
7. Yale - It'll be close, but I say Harvard by 5 in a great game.
8. Utah - This game will do more than live up to the hype. This one will go down to the final minute, and I'm calling BYU the winner on a touchdown with less than a minute to go.
9. Ole Miss - You think LSU will sleep in another game after last week? Heck no.
10. Michigan - The Wolverines are going to put up a crazy good effort, but it just won't be enough this year.
11. Vanderbilt - I've been to three Vandy games this year and I'll be going to this one and I have not been one bit impressed by Vandy's offense. It's been even more dysfunctional at times than the Tennessee offense. I'm calling Tennessee the winner, 21-17.
12. Pitt - This will also be a great game.
13. Syracuse - Don't think this one will be a blowout, but it won't exactly be a nailbiter of a finish, either. ND by 14.
14. Arizona - As much as I want to call the Wildcats the winner here, I'd love to see Oregon State in the Rose Bowl.
15. Army - Rutgers will become bowl eligible after they win this one after what has been one of the best turnarounds of the season (from 0-3 and their QB throwing punches to 5-5 and primed for a bowl game).
16. Oklahoma - Texas Tech is #1 in passing offense. Oklahoma is #93 in passing defense. I smell a surprise blowout.
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Aaron Barton 7 months ago
Alright - so last week sucked. It was such a boring week that I figured I'd pick a bunch of upsets and hope that the games were worth watching. Oh well.
washington state
purdue
cal
michigan state
colorado state
iowa
yale
utah
lsu
michigan
vanderbilt
pitt
syracuse
oregon state
army
oklahoma
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Yes, double AA, the man with the great name, comes through again this week. Man, you have got some great picks in there. Might be the fella we're all talking about next week!
Thanks so much!
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Aaron Barton 7 months ago
And as for the Tech-OU game.. I'm not sure why everyone is so sold on OU either. Tech shoul have won in Norman in 2006 and they didn't have half the defense they do this year. Tech wins easily.
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Josh Rosenberg 7 months ago
Losers:
Washington State
Indiana
Cal
Penn State: Sorry but The Big Ten belongs to OSU
Colarado State
Minnessota
Yale
BYU
Ole Miss
Michigan
Tennessee
Oregon Stae: As Long as USC wins out, then the Rose Bowl will once again be theirs. As it should.
Pitt
Notre Dame: With Greg Robinson off their backs. SU's interim coach pulls the tea together to win one for the "Dantly" SU's injured QB Cam Dantley.
Army: This won't be a close one as you said, Rutgers is the hottest team in the Big East and looks to extend their 4 game winning streak to 5 games. RU puts up AT LEAST 38 points.
I always pick the top 5 upsets but this week as long as the Raiders play some defense, they will win and be on their way to Miami. I have a sickening feeling thought that the upset will hapen and of course the week I don't predict it.
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Penn State to lose! Notre Dame to lose to Syracuse! Down goes Mike Riley's Beavers! The Army to be battered by 38 points!
I take it Texas Tech to win............
Appreciate the great picks and comment.
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Michael Collins 7 months ago
I could not find any disagreements with your choices last week.
This week, my Losers are:
Washington State
Indiana
Stanford
MSU
Colo St
Minn
Yale
BYU
Miss
Mich
Tenn
Pitts
Syracuse
Ariz
Army
Oklahoma
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BabyTate 7 months ago
Michael. a great pleasure to have you stop by and give us your insight. The truth, according to a terrific Notre Dame supporter.
You are going with the Commodores I see. And another vote for Syracuse to fall.
Thanks again, appreciate the comment and the picks.
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Daniel Howie 7 months ago
7-1 is definitely much better than 3-5. This could be a tricky week. There are always nail-biter rivalry games, and I believe the upset bug will bite at least one team in the rivalry matchups.
Winners:
1.Washington - The Apple Cup is rotten and infected with worms this season.
2.Purdue - I think Purdue is better than Indiana, but not by much.
3.Stanford - I don't know how though. It's just a hunch.
4.Penn State - The national title pressure is off JoePa's team now, so they get it done, but let Ringer rush for over 100 yards.
5.Wyoming - Don't know much about either team. Goin' with the home team.
6.Iowa - Minnesota proves it was pretending to be awesome (they are decent) earlier in the season. Greene has a field day.7.Harvard - I can name more Crimson players in the NFL than Yale players.
8.BYU - I don't think Utah has another close win in their tank. BYU and Max Hall have dropped off the media's mentionings. That could be dangerous for the Utes, and I'll pick the upset.
9.Ole Miss - Troy exposed LSU. Ole Miss has a good QB. LSU does not, and the game is not at night in Tiger Stadium.
10.Mich...just kidding! Ohio State: It will be a closer than expected game, but Buckeye fans should relish this one because if RichRod gets his kind of players in Ann Arbor, they will be good again.
11.Vandy - There have been some years that Vandy has gotten so close to beating the Vols. In a atrocious year for Tennessee, Vandy wins this one.
12.Cincy - I'm a believer in the Bearcats. It would also improve our SOS if they win the Big East, even if the Big East is the worst of the power conferences.
13. Notre Dame - Let's see here...Syracuse is dismal. They have ended the Robinson era with the Orange. Notre Dame continues to win against its slate of baked teams. Don't forget the sugar!
14. Oregon State - Let it be known that I considered the upset in the Desert. But I really, really do not want USC to go to the Rose Bowl again.
15. Rutgers - The Scarlet Knights are starting to turn it around after a very bad start to this season.
16. ooooooooooooOOU! Really, now? How could I pick against my team in this marquee matchup? It should be a great game, but I'm hoping Sooner Magic trumps Crabtree magic (see Nov 1, 2008).
I think I picked too many upsets. Oh well.
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Josh Rosenberg 7 months ago
I'd like to just go right now ad brag to everyone that I PICKED SYRACUSE TO BEAT NOTRE DAME. what an upset. people you have got to start picking more upsets. Notre Dame isnt the power that they used to be
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