WEEK SEVEN ALMOST HEAVEN

This past Saturday was amazing with some great, last minute outcomes that swung some big time money our way.

For the second consecutive week we went 6 & 2...that's 12 & 4 over the last two Saturdays for you non-math majors.

OMG. What just happened??

And what's even better is we hit on TWO UPSET SPECIALS by riding with Michigan State over Michigan and Pitt beating the much malingered Yellow Jackets. Both games were decided late. Pitt hit a school record 56 yard field goal to nip Tech with 1:49 to go while Sparty got a huge break on a fumbled punt snap returned for a touchdown as the gun sounded in Ann Arbor.

If you're a Spartan fan (and we have a few MSU subscribers on board), you can now get up off the floor. It's for real. You beat the Wolverines...for the 7th time in 8 games. In fact, for those counting at home, Michigan State has won every Big Ten road game dating back to 2012. Impressive to say the least, especially going into hostile venues like the Big House and the Horseshoe at Ohio State.

Later this Week.... 

Fireside chat with Kenny Clyde

In addition to posting The Great Eight™ Winning Picks, Kenny Clyde from Bamaland will be sharing some words of wisdom regarding the Tennessee-Alabama matchup that takes place in Tuska-Loser on Saturday. If you know me then you know this game is extra special regardless of either team's season record. It defines the best in Southern football and you can't find a more intense rivalry that dates back to 1901, and has featured some of the greatest coaching legends in college football with Paul 'Bear' Bryant and General Robert Neyland. Get those cigars ready, my friends.

Sidelines....

BEVO: a damn good cow

• A moment of silence for BEVO XIV. The Texas Longhorn mascot went to the big feedlot in the sky last Friday.  In his honor, the Woolard's Weekend Winners staff will be dining at the local Longhorn tonight.  I'm ordering up an extra juicy 24 ounce bone-in ribeye in a salute to the lost bovine.

• Shame on Michigan's Jim Harbaugh. After Saturday's shocker, the Michigan head coach didn't lift a finger to protect his punter, Blake O'Neill from potential abuse. This kid has been getting death threats since botching the punt snap and it took the Michigan athletic director on Sunday to tell Wolverine fans to knock off the bullshit directed toward O'Neill. Harbaugh made no mention of other mistakes he (Harbaugh) made during the game ---like the two previous timeouts --- or the fact that the snap was terrible. Instead he let his senior punter swing in the breeze as an open target to buttholes that go after players when their team loses. Coaches and athletic directors are fair game in my opinion. But not college players.

Where am I? Who am I?

• Memphis breaks into the Top 25. The Tigers knocked off #13 Ole Miss, 37-24, and Memphis is sporting a perfect 6-0 record and now ranked #18. The Rebel Black Bears (gotta hate that name) jumped out 14-0 then Memphis scored 24 unanswered points. Adding insult to injury, the Rebs lost DT Robert Nkemdiche to a concussion as he was being used as a running back in a short yardage situation. He may not be cleared in time for Saturday's big game with Texas A&M. I bet Mister Freeze would like to have that decision back and keep Nkimdiche soley at defensive tackle. Sometimes being cute ain't so cute.

Endzone party not so fun

• The pain of victory. Michigan State's Jalen Watts-Jackson, the freshman that scooped up the botched Michigan snap, suffered a fractured hip as he scored the winning touchdown. With teammates jumping on the dog pile, Jalen could only wait for the mayhem to clear before he could get medical assistance. He will be gone for the balance of the season. Tough break for him (see what I did there?).

• For you smart guys out there that went to Ivy League schools. In case you missed it, Harvard is putting together yet another stellar season. The Crimson is 5-0 and visits Princeton this Saturday to face the Tigers. Harvard has won the Ivy League the last 3 of 4 seasons. And you gotta love the fact that Ivy Leagues don't offer athletic scholarships. 

• College GameDay will be in Harrisonburg, VA. Once a season ESPN's College GameDay broadcasts from a small market, lower level college team town. Last season it was Fargo, ND and featured the North Dakota State team. It's great exposure for the smaller schools and a great opportunity for fans to experience what's happening in a non-big time football powerhouse campus. The featured game Saturday pits the Richmond Spiders versus host James Madison Dukes. Both schools are tied at the top of the Colonial Athletic Conference and both are riding long winning streaks (JMU has won 7 in a row; Richmond 5). On a side note, the qb at JMU is GT transfer Vad Lee who is ripping up the competition this season. Kudos to ESPN.

We'll be back later in the week. Stay classy my friends!

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