Larry's Losers in the SEC Week 12, the End in Sight

Larry Burton (Syndicated Writer).

Well folks, when the going got tough, this pooch and I pulled off some productive picks and provided prognostication perfection to the people.

After losing two games last week, this week's perfect pack of picks brought us up to 68-12 for the season and from 81 percent accuracy to 83 percent for the year so far.

Another wonderful week of woe for the losers would be just what the doctor ordered to get us back into a shot to beat last season's 87 percent mark.

So, with that in mind, let me share with you the deliberations of Bacardi the Wonder Dog and myself.

Kentucky at Georgia

If this was Little League, we might have a mercy rule and excuse Kentucky from the rest of the SEC season. Joker's performance this season hasn't been to funny to the Mildcat faithful, and there isn't a bowl game for the Cats this season.

Mark Richt has played his way off the hot seat and looks like a shoo-in for the SEC East Title if they just keep taking care of business.

And that's just what they'll do this weekend.

Larry's Loser: Kentucky

Citadel at South Carolina

The Bulldogs from Citadel come in to the Carolina Clucker's coop to try and steal a chicken or two, but this hen house is guarded by some prized Pullets with powerful peckers and they'll peck a pack of pooches all the way back to the Citadel.

The Cluckers looked to begin to finally show signs of life without razzle dazzle running back Marcus Lattimore, and Connor Shaw is slingin' 'em like an old pro now, which is good news for the Gamecock group.

So rack up one more win for the Old Ball Coach this weekend as he's done a good job with a tattered team this season.

Larry's Loser: Citadel

Samford at Auburn

The Auburn Tigers have finally found a team that they can bury in the cat box under all that dirty kitty litter they developed last Saturday, after it was beaten out of them by Georgia last week to the tune of 45-7.

But teams like Samford aren't too proud to show up for an SEC butt whippin' themselves, as long as the big check they get from the game doesn't bounce.

Fortunately for Samford, the check will be good and the game will go badly for these Bulldogs.

Larry's Loser: Samford

Furman at Florida

In another David versus Goliath contest, the Furman Paladins can't even have a mascot name that anybody understands.

Muschamp's mud lizards need a week like this to catch their breath and heal their licks from what has been a tough SEC season, and maybe this week's respite will be just what they need to finish the season.

What is clear is that it won't be fun for the Paladins.

Larry's Loser: Furman

Mississippi State at Arkansas

Last week, Mullin's Mutts waged a mighty battle with Alabama and showed that they have a defense than can play with anybody's, and an offense that can't play with many.

Meanwhile, in Swine country, Arkansas just keeps clicking off the the wins and waiting for the big game with LSU in just a little while.

This was supposed to be a great contest at the first of the year, now it's just going to be another ho hum loss for the boys in the Mississippi Dog pound.

Larry's Loser: Mississippi State

Vanderbilt at Tennessee

You know it's been a bad year in Hardknoxville when the Commodores come to town a heavy favorite, and that pretty well tells you all you need to know about the state of affairs with the Vols.

Meanwhile, the Commodores have turned out to be a pleasant surprise this season, and it's just possible that they could sail their ship right into bowl season this year.

A win here could get them bowl eligible, and both me and the pooch think it's gonna happen.

Larry's Loser: Tennessee

LSU at Ole Miss

Les Miles and his Cajun Cat show takes to the road for another week of rest before taking on one of the worst team in the SEC.

Now, while the Bayou boys won't have to break a sweat to break this one open, at least Les Miles can finally bid adieu to Houston Nutt, who has been a thorn in his side more than once.

The only question in this game is whether they'll even work on a game plan against this bunch or just spend two weeks planning for Arkansas.

Larry's Loser: Ole Miss

Georgia Southern at Alabama

Coach Bill Curry brings his bunch of bald Eagles back to Bryant-Denny Stadium for his annual big check and butt whipping.

Alabama needs the week off to heal the hobbled, band aid the bruised and plan for a different variety of Eagles, the War Eagles from down wire grass way.

The only mystery in this game will be how long they leave the starters in.

Larry's Loser: Georgia Southern

Ok Bacardi, grab your leash and let's get down to the store for more flour and milk so that we can bake up another batch of these smart cookies we ate last week.

Until next week remember, your team's never a loser if they're a winner in your heart, they just look like that to everybody else.