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What can I say? I'm awesome.

If you've been following our picks each week then you have plenty of cash to get those much needed, much deserved Christmas gifts for that special someone, and maybe for the wife, too. Because with a hit rate no lower than 72%, you my friend have been raking in the greenbacks. So, go ahead and say it....I'm awesome, and you can be, too.

We did hit a wee bit of turbulence last Saturday, only going 3-5 with our winners. But as I've said in the past, we're in it for the long haul and at 72% for the season, we're kicking some booty. So suck it up, tell the old lady to get you another beer, and let's talk some football.

The Auburn - Georgia game didn't turn out the way we needed it to but seriously, it was one crazy game. And you got to love it when the UGA fans get punched in the gut like that. Oh, the pain, the suffering.

And you had to love Duke's big upset over Miami.  Can you believe the Dookies have a shot at winning their ACC division? Wow. And looks what happening at Southern Cal? Ever since the Trojans ousted the little weener, the ship seems to be righted, as they knocked off #4 Stanford to improve their record to 8-3. So, will USC retain Ed Orgeron? He's a snake but he sure can coach.

8 more dandy game picks that you can convert into some serious jingle jangle.

I'll be honest. Coming up with 8 intriguing games this week is almost as difficult as surviving the holidays locked in a house with relatives you only see once a year (and that's once too many). After a few minutes of chit chat you're left wondering if you're really related to these boofers. Don't get me wrong. I love my peeps. But I don't like my style being cramped. Plus I can only take so much hearing about Aunt JoAnne's in-grown toenails and lip fungus.  But I digress.

Here's Your Weekend Winners....
Vanderbilt at Tennessee...who else thinks that Vandy's coach James Franklin is just biding his time before jumping to a bigger and better football program? Thought so. Anyway, the Vols are once again breaking out the 'smoky gray' uni's as they host the Comode-Doors (see what I did there?). Rumor has it that the new gray will be replacing the orange and white as the traditional colors for Tennessee. So, will the gray look work for UT? It came close in the near victory over Georgia back in October. But the big question for Tennessee is can they rebound from all of the monsterous butt kickings they've endured the last few weeks at the hands of Alabama, Missouri, and Auburn? UT must win their last two games to get to a bowl. Can they do it? Don't think so. Unless the linebackers have gotten faster and the defensive backs have learned to cover and tackle. Plus, will we see improvement from true freshman quarterback, Josh Dobbs? And can the world's most over-rated offensive line pass protect and run block. Again, don't think so. Take the 'Dores in Rocky Top.

#8 Missouri at #24 Ole Miss...as I've said in the past, Ole Miss has been problematic. You pick em to win, they lose. You pick em to lose, they win. But in this game, there's no second guessing. Mizzou (9-1) brings too many weapons to Oxford and the Tiger defense is a very physical squad. Plus quarterback James Franklin returns for their final push to the Georgia Dome. This should be a pretty good game because Ole Miss can rack up the yards and points as demonstrated in their win over LSU. Take the Tigers in this one.

#4 Baylor at #10 Oklahoma State...Baylor's offense has embarrassed everyone they've faced this season but the Cowpokes defense has shown they can be stingy. Undefeated Baylor can take a huge step toward winning the Big 12. In another great evening matchup, take Oklahoma State in an UPSET.

#25 Duke at Wake Forest...can football be successful at Duke? Holy Coach K. The Blue Devils are averaging over 34 points a game and they have the inside track to winning the ACC Coastal Division. They'll take another big step at noon today as they beat the Deacons.  Take Duke in the win.

#13 Michigan State at Northwestern...the Spartans need just one more win to lock up the Legends Division in the Big Ten. And after clobbering Nebraska last week 41-28, Coach Dantonio will have the champagne on ice as the Wildcats (4-6) are struggling with injuries and some close losses. Take Sparty and have another slice of deep dish while you're in the Windy City.

Kentucky @ Georgia...this game has little impact on anything other than regaining some respect. At 6-4 (4-3), Georgia has successfully flopped one more time in a season that was full of high expectations and hopes. The mutts should kick the kitties this week and then have their way with the Jackets next Saturday, and end up in some poopy bowl game. In any case, take the Pups in a so-what win.

 #12 Texas A&M @ #22 LSU...neither team can win the SEC West, dominated by Alabama. But this is another must-see game featuring Johnny Be Bad and Zach Mettenberger, two of the best quarterbacks in the country. This could be an awesome shoot out.  Take the Aggies.

California @ #9 Stanford...this is a no brainer. The Cardinal were stunned last week but will work out their frustations with the Berkeley crowd.  Take Stanford.

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