WEEK ELEVEN: Time to Make Mo Money

Crazy outcomes impacted our numbers last weekend as we posted a 4-4 record.

The good news is that we hit on two delicious UPSET SPECIALS with Navy upsetting Memphis and South Carolina keeping Tennessee from covering the 17 point spread. Only a Gamecock fumble with seconds left spared the Vols from another embarrassing loss.

We just missed on Ole Miss beating Arkansas as the Razorbacks pulled off a bizarre play to keep a scoring driving alive. WR Hunter Henry flung a ball backwards which was picked up by a teammate who ran for a first down. Arky forced overtime to beat the Rebels. The Rebels will most likely miss out on a trip to Atlanta again as Alabama gains control of the SEC West.

HELLO. GOODBYE.
Who anticipated the disappearing act that Leonard Fournette pulled in the LSU-Alabama game in which he was limited to just 31 rushing yards. Say goodbye to the Heisman, pal. Meanwhile Bama's Derrick Henry motored for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 38 carries. Say hello to the Heisman.  Needless to say, we missed on this Upset Special.

TECHNOLOGY FAILS
In the age of video review and analysis, it's shocking that an officiating crew blew yet another call. Nebraska pulls off a win over #7 Michigan State despite a Husker wide receiver catching a touchdown pass after he came out of bounds at the 3 yard line. The refs ruled he was forced out, making the catch legal. Bad call. Spartans got ripped.

This is the second time in the last three weeks in which video review failed miserably. Miami's winning score over Duke should have been whistled dead but the review was mishandled and Duke was ripped off. No excuse for this, especially with multiple camera angles and supposedly skilled officials.  Let's hope these were only rare aberrations.

Here's Your Weekend Winners for Week #11...The Great Eight™...

#12 Oklahoma @ #4 Baylor...if you like an offensive game then be sure to tune in Saturday night as these two Big 12 teams tangle. The Sooners offense has hit high gear as they have put up 52+ points in their last four games. The Bears replacement qb demonstrated last week that he is more than capable as he threw for 419 yards to beat K-State. Baylor has won the three of the last four games with Oklahoma. Make that four of five on Saturday. Bears dump on Sooners.

#25 Memphis @ #16 Houston...Tiger High has the second longest road winning streak with eight straight as they head to Houston to take on the red hot, undefeated Cougars. Both teams love to run the ball and feature the AAC's top scoring offense with both schools averaging 44+ points per game. Houston has won ten straight games. Tomorrow the Cougs make it eleven. Cougars claw the Tigers.

#3 Alabama @ #20 Mississippi State...this could be the last major hurdle for Bama to clear on their way to a CFP matchup. After losing earlier to Ole Miss, Bama has reeled off six straight wins including victories over three teams that were ranked in the top ten at the time. And last week's dominating win over the Bengal Tigers shows us that Saban has the Tide ready to roll. Take the Tide over the Cowbells.

Oregon @ #7 Stanford...the Cardinal can clinch the Pac-12 North and keep its CFP hopes alive by beating the Ducks who have surged the last three weeks. Stanford is 28-3 at home under coach David Shaw. They'll make that 29 on Saturday.  Cardinal plucks the Ducks.

Georgia @ Auburn...my how the mighty have fallen. These two pre-season favorites have been relegated to a noon kickoff on the Plains. This is the South's Oldest Rivalry and the teams meet for the 119th time with the series tied at 55-55-8. Auburn is banking on qb Jeremy Johnson to continue his rebound, at least that's what Malzahn is hoping. We think the mutts can make things happen. Take UGA in an UPSET SPECIAL over the Tigers/War Eagles/Plainsmen/Dying Oaks.

Miami @ #17 North Carolina...the Tar Heels piled on the points last week as they pummeled Duke 66-31, the most points it has ever scored in an ACC game. UNC qb Marquie Williams threw for a school record 494 yards and the Heels seems to be peaking at the right time. A win today clinches a berth in the ACC Championship Game versus Clemson. That's going to happen. Take the Heels over the Canes.

North Texas @ Tennessee...normally we wouldn't touch this game. But the Vols are favored by 41 points?? No way they cover that...NO. WAY.  Make some green. Take the Mean Green and the points. 

Arkansas @ #9 LSU...this should be a pretty good matchup as the Bengal Tigers hope to rebound from an embarrassing showing against Alabama. Meanwhile the Razorbacks are getting hot. LSU has only lost two games in a row under Les Miles.  Both losses were to Arkansas. Look for Leonard Fournette to get back on track and run for 100+ yards again. Tigers will have Miles in smiles again. LSU chomps the Hogs.

Good luck this Weekend.
MAKE MO' MONEY WITH MARK™