Friday, September 20, 2013

WIND UP SUMMER WITH OUR WEEKEND WINNERS.

As we transition from summer to fall this Saturday, it's the perfect time to kickoff the changing of the seasons with a full slate of winning game picks. And since we're 21-3 thus far, you can feel pretty confident that we'll steer you straight...right into a pile of cash. Cha ching, baby.

Your Weekend Winners are...

Tennessee @ #19 Florida...the Tennessee team that you'll see tomorrow is not the team that BuTch Jones will put on the field next season or the season after. This is definitely a team in transition. So...if you're a Vol fan don't panic and call your coach nasty names after the Gators win for the ninth time tomorrow. The UT QB is the pivotal position for the kind of offense that Jones ran at Cinncinati (think up tempo, spread option of Oregon) and Worley is not that kind of quarterback. He's too slow. While this Gator team is not like the ones of old, Tennessee will have to pound the ball and control the clock to have a chance in the Swamp. Gators growl loudly with this W. And George the Cat concurs.

Gaffney is a difference maker
#5 Stanford @ #23 Arizona State...if Stanford wants to make a case for being top ranked there's no better time than now with a victory over the Sun Devils. Arizona State, which got real lucky with bad officiating in its win over Wisconsin, must have another great outing from QB Kelly who has thrown 13 TD passes with only interception in the last five games. Meanwhile the Cardinal is looking to go 3-0 for the fourth straight year and are 8-1 in their last nine home games against ranked opponents. Look for Stanford's rb Gaffney to be play a major role. Cardinal over the Sun Devils.

Auburn @ #6 LSU...the side story to this match up involves the quarterbacks that were bounced out of Georgia for various indiscretions. LSU's Mettenberger is coming into his own as new offensive coordinator Cameron seems to have the Tigers performing its best since the 2007 season. Meanwhile, the Auburn Tigers/War Eagles/Plainsmen/Dying Oaks are 3-0 and feeling rather confident. But, this will be qb Nick Marshall's first time on the road and we all know what happens at night games in Baton Rouge. Bengal Tigers over Aubbie.

Vad Lee, the head Bee
North Carolina @ Georgia Tech...It's way too early to get all gooey over GT's 2-0 start since their opponents to date haven't been that stellar. And it comes as no surprise that the Jackets are ranked 3rd in rushing offense with an average of 356 yards per game. That's their trademark. But now the Swarm seem to have a new wrinkle with an effective passing game led by sophomore qb Vad Lee who threw for four touchdown in last week's 38-14 win over Duke. Plus new defensive coordinator Ted Roof seems to have the Jacket defensive playing much better than seasons past. Amen for that. It's going to be a Buzz-kill for the Tar Heels as the Bees sting UNC in Atlanta.

Michigan State @ #22 Notre Dame...this match up could be the most interesting of the weekend as Notre Dame's defense is lacking the players they had last season when they ranked second in the nation. Meanwhile the solid offense of the Irish will face the country's toughest defense which has only yielded an average of 177 yards per game. On the other side of the ball, the Spartans rang up 547 yards of offense last week including 277 yards on the ground. Keep your eye on MSU's defensive end, Shalique Calhoun, who has scored three touchdowns off turnovers. In an upset, Spartans spoil Irish party in South Bend.

Man under fire needs big win bad
Kansas State @ Texas...the Longhorns are looking to avoid their first 1-3 start since 1956, the year before Darrell Royal arrived in Austin. Standing in their way is Bill Snyder and his Wildcats who have won five in a row over Texas. While K-State has not played any real teams yet, the Horns have been forced to juggle their qbs due to injury. It will be super close, but go with Texas. Mack Brown needs the love.

Missouri @ Indiana...this is an interesting SEC vs Big Ten matchup as Mizzou faces its first real opponent after beating Murray State and Toledo at home. QB James Franklin has been pretty efficient with his 67% completion rate. Meanwhile the Hoosiers haven't shown much firepower as they stumbled in their loss to Navy. We see the Tigers biting Indiana on Saturday.

Pittsburgh @ Duke...we have tremendous respect for Coach Cut and what he's been able to do in Durham but the Blue Devils will have their hands full on Saturday. The Pitt offense is averaging 7.7 yards per play and Duke has struggled to stop quality opponents. It's an important game for both teams because neither wish to start 0-2 in conference play. Panthers claw the dookies for a win.

Let's check back on Monday to see how everyone fared. In the meantime enjoy Saturday and....

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