Last week I was nearly 100 percent on my picks—and by nearly 100 percent, I mean 7-12, good for 58 percent.
I might add, however, that even though my pick for Tennessee to win didn’t work out, it’s always fun to watch the Vols lose. So really I was 100 percent in my heart—and that’s all that matters.
There aren’t too many exciting games this week, but enough to keep it interesting.
Thursday night action gets it started again.
South Carolina at Vanderbilt
A lot of people are doubting the Head Ball Coach after his team won 34-0 last Thursday. Meanwhile, everyone is all of a sudden in love with Vandy because they beat a MAC team while passing for 91 yards—total.
The Gamecock defense proves too good again, as Vandy struggles to move the ball all night.
Paging Mike Davis.
Winner: South Carolina
On to Saturday’s games.
Ole Miss at Wake Forest
Ole Miss finally found some offense last week, but they gave up serious acreage to Memphis. I love what Jim Grobe is doing in Winston-Salem, and I expect the new Wild Rebel to fall flat on its face this week against Grobe’s tough-minded D.
Wake Forest separates itself from the suddenly pathetic ACC by taking care of business.
Winner: Wake Forest
Georgia Tech at Boston College
BC gets the unfortunate task of being the first ACC team to face Paul Johnson’s offense. Both teams are a mystery right now, though, with only one week of showcasing their new personnel. I think this will be a close game, with GT’s offense making the difference.
Winner: Georgia Tech
West Virginia at East Carolina
East Carolina is riding high after their Week One upset. Meanwhile, Pat White went pass-crazy on us last week. Look for both to change.
East Carolina can’t keep up with WVU’s rushing attack, although they do keep it respectable.
Winner: West Virginia
South Florida at UCF
USF has always struggled to put away teams with lesser talent. While UCF played the Bulls tough at home two years ago, I think Jim Leavitt’s kids finally understand how to play week in and week out.
UCF would love nothing more than to upset the Bulls, but this just in: UCF isn’t good—and they have a serious inferiority complex down in Orlando.
The Bulls keep the momentum from Week One going and handle the Knights.
Winner: USF
Louisiana Tech at Kansas
It’s so tempting to pick Louisiana Tech in this game. In the end, though, Kansas will do enough to slide by...but it will be close.
Winner:
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3 months ago
If Mike Davis broke into a refrigerator in week one, and his team prevailed by the score of 34-0, then think of how much they'll win by if he DOESN'T break into a refrigerator!
That dude is hon-gry.
2 months ago
Hmmm... I can't say that I agree with a lot of these. I really hope TexTech loses, but I doubt they will.
2 months ago
Nice article, but I am not sure about Nevada. I think Texas Tech will win this game.
2 months ago
Tim,
(Side note) You basically bash on t notion that Texas Tech is legit, but you have Crabtree is the visual focal point of this article. Hm.
Anyhow, as you know the "is Texas Tech for real" quote is still ongoing. At least you did a little better this.
I do agree with the wondering of why this game wasn't televised. But hey, i'm sure everyone wanted to see Notre Dame squeak out a victory against SDSU and actually RECEIVE three votes in the press. Disgraceful and this is why I can never root for Notre Dame.
2 months ago
Hopefully my predictions will go better than yours haha.
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