Here are my recommendations for which college football games you should be watching tomorrow. (All game times are Eastern time. And, yes, I realize that not all these games are going to be broadcast in your region. Sack up and get a decent football package.)
#7 Texas Tech at Texas A&M - Noon
Why: Because you're curious as to whether or not Tech will put up 800 yards of total offense.
The Call: Tech. By a lot.
Syracuse at #19 South Florida - Noon
Why: Syracuse is better than their record shows (and, no, I'm not being sarcastic this year). It'll be closer than people think, but...
The Call: I'm giving it to USF. They play harder than most of the guys getting paid for playing on Sundays. South Florida by 7.
Purdue at Northwestern - Noon
Why: It's time to find out if the geeky kids in Evanston are for real. Yeah, they're bowl-bound, but can they finally hang in the BigTen again?
The Call: Northwestern by 10. And the field will be littered with shoes after the game. Because Tyrell Sutton will have juked every Boilermaker out of them.
#22 Vanderbilt at #10 Georgia - 12:30 pm
Why: Are you serious? "Why?" Because Vandy is 3-1 in the SEC and is licking its chops at the prospect of an SEC East title. It'll be interesting to see if Georgia can cut up Vandy's soft secondary. Count on Knowshon Moreno to keep the Commodore linebackers honest.
The Call: Georgia by a dozen. As much as I'd like to see Vanderbilt do it, I'm fairly certain they won't.
SE Missouri State at Eastern Illinois - 2:30 pm
Why: I've got nothing. You don't want to see this game. And I doubt it'll be televised anyway (even around Charleston).
The Call: Everyone loses.
#6 USC at Washington State - 3:30 pm
Why: Because the Cougars are young, banged up, awful, and begging to get stomped on. Count on USC to put up at least 50. And stay tuned after the game for when Rey Maualuga gets arrested after decapitating everyone WSU throws in at QB.
The Call: WSU hits one field goal. USC scores 8 touchdowns. It's going to be disgusting.
#12 Ohio State at #20 Michigan State - 3:30 pm
Why: This game could very well determine who gets the #2 spot in the BigTen behind Penn State. It'll be interesting to see if MSU can contain double threat Terrelle Pryor.
The Call: MSU earns the win late in the 4th quarter.
Stanford at UCLA - 4:00 pm
Why: Can the Cardinal improve to 4-1 in the Pac-10? Can UCLA salvage some dignity by not losing to the conference nerds?
The Call: Stanford by 14.
Michigan at #3 Penn State - 4:30 pm
Why: Penn State has lost their last 8 to Michigan. And they know it. Look for the Nittany Lions to show off why they're the best in the BigTen.
The Call: Penn State is going to put up basketball numbers. Michigan is going to put up baseball numbers.
#11 Missouri at #1 Texas - 8:00 pm
Why: Colt McCoy looks as good (if not better) than any QB out there right now. On the other side is star QB Chase Daniel. We might have a shootout down in Austin.
The Call: Texas by double figures, but don't be surprised to see Mizzou keep it close in the first half.
Indiana at Illinois - 8:00 pm
Why: Juice Williams is making a mockery of defenses everywhere. Illinois needs to prove last season wasn't a fluke and the Hoosiers are just the team to help them do it.
The Call: Juice Williams puts up twice as many points as the Hoosiers on his own. Illini win big.
#17 Virginia Tech at Boston College - 8:00 pm
Why: The Eagles are favored. You better believe the Hokies aren't happy about that. This is a make-or-break game for VTech. They're out to prove they deserve to play in January.
The Call: The Eagles keep it close, but it's the Hokies by a beak.
I'm sure I'm going to be eating my words on more than a few of these predictions come Monday, but until then, I stand by my picks.
Friday, October 17, 2008
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Good God. That's football, yes?
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