DO IT AGAIN IN WEEK TEN

Week Nine Mighty Fine

We had another solid showing last Saturday as we went 6-2 on our picks.

That pushes our numbers to 47-25 for the season.

So, we're hoping to have another strong day and add to our growing pile of cash.

SIDELINES...What we learned in Week Nine

• What's happened at Georgia?? A team that was included in everyone's pre-season Top Twenty has completely dropped off of the radar. We understand that the Dawg offensive line is rebuilding but the much ballyhooed tandem of Chubbs and Michel has become a non-factor. Georgia's game in Kentucky is not a sure thing which will make an ugly season uglier and send doggie fans howling.

• Inexcusable! After an off week, Tennessee came out and laid an egg in Columbia, losing 24-21. No excuses for Botch Jones not having his team ready to play, especially with an SEC East title hanging in the balance. The name Rocky Flop is well deserved.

• We finally got a Nebraska game right as the Huskers fell to Wisconsin in Madison. Can we do it a second week in a row?

• Mark Stoops at Kentucky has doused the flames of doubt that were heating up his chair as the 5-3 Wildcats have an outside chance of getting to the Dome in December should they win out and the Gators drop two. It's unlikely to happen but the Cats are playing much better this season and Stoops can breathe a little easier.

THE GREAT EIGHT for WEEK TEN...

#8 Wisconsin @ Northwestern...the Badgers have survived their school record of playing five top-10 opponents and are looking to snap a 17 year drought in Evanston. Wildcat qb Clayton Thorson ranks 3rd in the Big Ten in passing yards and has thrown for 15 touchdowns, the most ever by a sophomore in school history. In a tight one, the Badgers survive. Take Wisconsin over the Cats.

Georgia Tech @ #18 North Carolina...just when you're about to write off GT qb Justin Thomas he has a career day and wins national player of the week after passing for 264 yards and rushing for another 195 in a big Jacket 38-35 win over Duke. The question is: can he do it again as the Bees travel to Chapel Hill? The Tar Heels have their own weapon, qb Mitch Trubisky who is rewriting the passing records at UNC. He'll go after the Jackets secondary and a GT defense that has given up 35 points in 3 of their last 4 games. Take the Heels in this one.

#10 Florida @ Arkansas...the Gators are taking advantage of Rocky Flop and are looking to return to ATL for another shot at the SEC Championship. Their trip to Fayetteville won't be an easy one as the Hogs look for redemption after their embarrassing 56-3 loss to Auburn. But since giving up 38 points to Tennessee, the Gator defense has settled down and allowed only 44 combined points in six victories. QB Del Rio played good enough to defeat Georgia last Saturday and he is taking advantage of a much improved receiving corps. We're taking the Gators over the Razorbacks.

#1 Alabama @ #15 LSU...yes, the Tigers have found new life under interim head coach Ed Orgeron. And, yes, it will be a night game in Baton Rouge. But the Crimson Tide is undefeated for a reason: they're damn good plus the fact their defense finds ways to score. This should be a great game and the 8.5 spread is tempting especially with Leonard Fournette returning to old form. But we ain't buying. Take the Tide in the red stick.

#9 Nebraska @ #6 Ohio State...the Buckeyes need to win this game to keep pace with Michigan who leads the Big Ten East. Meanwhile, the Huskers are in the driver's seat in the West. Both are 7-1. Ohio State has had a rough three game stretch and are hoping to jump out early over Nebraska. If Tommy Armstrong takes care of the ball, this could be a tight game tomorrow night. In a close one, Buckeyes shuck the Huskers.

#4 Washington @ Cal...the undefeated Huskies are 5 in the initial CFP rankings and cannot afford a slip up since their non-conference slate is fairly weak. They'll be looking for their 13th consecutive win as they travel to Berkeley. We think they'll get that. Put your money on the Huskies.

Georgia @ Kentucky...we normally wouldn't feature a matchup like this but the Wildcats are surprisingly in the hunt for the SEC East crown after Tennessee tanked and left the door open. A win also makes the Wildcats bowl-eligible for the first time since 2010. So a lot is riding on this game as Kentucky hopes to make November a memorable one. Georgia ranks last in the SEC in red zone defense, allowing 19 TDs and 5 field goals. Meanwhile the Wildcats feature a three headed running attack with Kemp, Williams, and Snell, averaging 219 yards per game. That could be the difference as the Cats look to snap a six game losing streak to the Dawgs. That happens tomorrow. In an UPSET SPECIAL, take Kentucky over Georgia.

Vanderbilt @ #11 Auburn...there is absolutely no reason to think that Auburn will lose to Vandy. And they won't. But a line of 25.5 points is just too tasty to ignore. So, despite averaging 300 rushing yards and 200 passing, we think the 'Dores can keep it close. War Eagles win but don't cover the spread. Take Vandy and the points in an UPSET SPECIAL.

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