Week Four Pick'em: Lisa Vs. Ryan

After a week where some pickers had Internet problems, we are back. After all, if college football teams get byes, why can't we?

Week Three proved to be a real humbling experience, as Michael Shibley proved to not only be a worthy opponent—he schooled me in the art of Pick'em. Hats off to Michael, who demolished me: He won 5/10, while I won a pathetic 2/10.

To date totals so far: Lisa 8/30, boys 16/30.

Every guy needs to buy Michael a drink. Tell 'em Lisa sent ya.

On to this week's Godzilla, Ryan Bird. I thought I'd pick on a Domer and see if that changes my luck. In fact, as always, I posted the guest picker's favorite team in the picture.

Isn't that a pretty picture? I think it sums up my feelings quite nicely after that beatdown from Michael Shibley.

There's something about Ryan...

"I like to take long walks on the beach sipping green Kool-Aid—oh, wait... I am a Notre Dame fan that is as delusional as the next. But hey, at least we beat Michigan. I may live in Washington, but I have never liked either of my home state's schools. I'm married to a Wazzu alum and I seem to get in trouble when I mention that at least Notre Dame could probably beat her Pumas... Yeah, and I'm probably sleeping on the couch tonight once that comment gets posted."

The games...and the bad jokes to go along with them...

USC -25 @ Oregon State 

Lisa: USC

Since the Boys from Troy have no chance to get to a BCS title game unless they annihilate everyone in their path, I'm going with the Trojans to kick the Beavers in their teeth and make them paddle back to their dams for the rest of winter.

Ryan: USC

Since the Trojans have had a week to rest and gather themselves to slaughter the next mammal to meet them, I expect them to beat the Bucktooth Beavers by more than the Buckeyed Nuts (wow, I think I should fire myself from writing my own jokes).

Notre Dame -1.5 vs. Purdue 

Lisa: Purdue

Since the Irish can't seem to run the ball, they will have to pass—I live by the adage, "Live by the pass, die by the pass." Painter can pass, and hand off the ball too—they have Kory Sheets averaging over 100 yards a game.

Ryan: Notre Dame

Lisa probably is going to beat me on this one since Notre Dame never seems to cover the spread, and I'm quite certain she will pick Purdue. I, on the other hand, "Bleed Blue and Gold" and have had way too much Kool-Aid. My prediction: Notre Dame 100-0. Oh wait, reality—21-17 (still covers the spread).  

Nebraska -7 vs. Va Tech 

Lisa: Nebraska

The Huskers will win by a TD, which will cause the state of Nebraska to go into a corn silo and have a complete meltdown—DEFCON 4 in Lincoln on Saturday.

Ryan: Va Tech

Nebraska might win, but by a last minute field goal. Of course I still think Va Tech will win in OT playing Beamerball.

Georgia -7 vs. Alabama

Lisa: Georgia

The Dawgs have bite and won't be muzzled by the Tide. Knowshon has a big day.

Ryan: Alabama Upset

Bama will stun the country with a win against the Dogs. Then they will flop against LSU and Auburn later in the year.

Wisconsin -6 @ Michigan 

Lisa: Wisky

I'm trying to figure out why the spread is only 6. Are the Badgers really that bad against the spread?

Ryan: Wisconsin

Michigan couldn't beat a high school squad unless they used super glue on their hands, let alone Wisconsin.

Disclaimer: I am a Notre Dame fan and thus might have a bias against Michigan. Please do not use me as a method to place bets with actual money.

 
Fresno State -7 @ UCLA

Lisa: UCLA

The Dogs win, but somehow, I think they stay closer in this game. FSU doesn't run up the score, so maybe this will be a tighter game than people think. On the other hand, the Bruins reek.

Ryan: Fresno State

After last week, UCLA needs to check its vital signs. I mean, yeah, the victory over Tennessee in Week One was sweet, but losses to BYU (59-0) and Arizona (31-10)... Yeah, I don't think they rebound against Fresno State. Just not gonna happen.

 
Oklahoma -17.5 vs. TCU

Lisa: Oklahoma

The Frogs get crushed by Boomer while Sooner heats up the stove for some sautéed frogs' legs.

Ryan: Oklahoma

The Sooners will be up by 21 going into the half. TCU's dreams go up in smoke in a blowout loss.

 
Florida State -5.5 vs. Colorado 

Lisa: Colorado

I like Dan Hawkins and think they are very underrated. Ralphie runs wild (in absentia, of course) while the Seminole dude pulls his flaming spear out of his umm...well, you get the picture.

Ryan: Florida State

Sorry, Colorado, but I just don't think beating a now 1-2 West Virginia team is a very impressive win this year. Florida State by at least 14.

 
Penn State -14 vs. Illinois 

Lisa: Illinois

Yeah, the Nits are good, but Juice is da bomb, and Juice will throw a lot of da bombs. Heck, if they can give Mizzou a battle, they should with PSU.

Ryan: Penn State

Penn State seems to have it going this year. I think they are good enough win the Weak 11 this year—I mean the Big 10.

 
Florida -22.5 vs. Ole Miss

Lisa: Florida

Still waiting on our young hero Timmy to do some of that magic. In the meantime, Harvin and Moody will tear up the open field, and Urban will tack on some extra points to really tick off Nutt. 

Ryan: Florida

Although Timmy doesn't seem to have his Mojo working this year like he did last year, Ole Miss doesn't seem to have any Mojo working and lost to Vandy.