WILD WEEK FIVE PICKS 

You win some; you lose some. That pretty much sums up last week's effort of 4-4. But we're still hitting over 70% of our picks and that's proof positive that we know what we are doing, which means you're making mo' money!

Again, if you took Florida Atlantic (plus points) over Bama pick last week, you're in high cotton with plenty of green to lay down on this Saturday's docket of great games. And bear in mind that we came awfully close on some other games like Clemson almost pulling the upset over FSU and Michigan getting pass Notre Dame. But, as I said in an earlier post, close only counts with horseshoes and grenades, so let's get cooking with a new line up of picks.

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 Week Five Sure Fire Picks

South Carolina @ Kentucky...Stevie Wonder has the #6 Gamecocks on a roll while Kentucky continues to struggle, giving up 400+ yards and 29+ points a game. The Cocks are looking to go 5-0 for the first time in 11 seasons and win their ninth consecutive game. Marcus Lattimore will run big and QB Connor Shaw, who went an unbelievable 20/21 last week vs Mizzou, should have a big time in Lexington. Cat fans are no longer laughing with Joker Phillips.

MTSU @ Georgia Tech....I'm really not sure why the Bees keep diluting their schedule with directional schools and sub par opponents. But that's a story for another day. The Jackets will swarm all over the Blue Raiders as they try to regroup from their heartbreaking meltdown last Saturday in losing to Miami in overtime. If the Jackets defense ever plays consistently they'll be a force to reckon with (they gave up 609 yards to the Canes) but not this season. Anyway, this game will be over by halftime so get use to hearing the Tech Whistle blow non-stop. The real question is will there be any GT fans there to hear it.

Wisconsin @ Nebraska...two key stats are all you need to know to understand why we like the #20 Huskers: they average over 541 yards and 48 points per game. Still not convinced? How about QB Taylor Martinez's completion rate of 70.7%.  Oh, and this game is in Lincoln. 'Nuff said. Huskers shuck the Badgers. 

Indiana @ Northwestern...the undefeated Wildcats (4-0) host the Hoosiers, and their 12th ranked run defense should get the job done (they allow only 72 yds/game). The Evanston crowd is unranked in national polls but that should be changing soon.

Ohio State @ Michigan State...keep a close eye on this game as the #14 Buckeyes head to Lansing to take on the #20 Spartans. MSU's nationally ranked defense (#6) will try to slow down an Ohio State offense that is averaging almost 38 points per game. But the Spartan's Le'Veon Bell, the leading Big Ten rusher(117 carries for 610 yds), will be the difference. In a close one, we're going with Sparty.

Arkansas @ Texas A&M...history will be made Saturday as the Aggies log their first SEC win as they host the Piggies from Fayetteville. The Aggies (2-1) only loss was to the #11 Gators 20-17; a pretty respectful effort that had the lizards scrambling. But this is a must win for Arkansas who will lean pretty hard on WR Cobi Hamilton who set an SEC receiving record with 303 yards in last week's loss to Rutger. Won't be enough for the pigs.

Ole Miss @ Alabama...Bama has won 8 straight in this series, pounding the Rebs 52-7 last season. Meanwhile, Ole Miss has lost 10 in a row on the road to the Tide, last winning in Tuska-looser in 1988. But check out these stats: Ole Miss rushing - 488 yds/game compared to Bama's 425. Passing yards - Ole Miss 245; Bama 245. Rushing yards - Ole Miss 260; Bama 204. Points scored - Ole Miss 37; Bama 42. So....in an Upset Pick of the Week we're going with the Rebels plus points (32). You can thank me later.

 George the Cat's BIG PICK of the WEEK

Tennessee @ Georgia...this matchup promises to be an offensive shoot out featuring the two top offenses in the SEC. The Vols are generating 514 yards of offense and scoring 38 points per game. The Dawgs are putting up 530 yards and 47+ points. They've scored 40+ points in each of their first four games setting a school record. So, the game will most likely hinge on which defense can string some stops together. And Georgia most likely will have two defensive starters returning from Richt's dog house. George the Cat is sitting at 2-1 in his picks so let's take a look at his BIG PICK of the WEEK video. Roll tape, please...

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