It's already Week Twelve and we're starting the final lap of the 2016 College Football season. Hard to believe.But one thing to believe is our great success at making winning picks. Like hitting on five of six UPSET SPECIALS last week as we went 7-1 overall.
We're at a season of high of 67% of money making winners and we're not letting up. You can bet on that!
BIG GAME IN THE RED STICK
The Florida Gators and Louisiana State finally make up their hurricane-delayed game from earlier this season. Neither team really wanted to make up the game but the new SEC commish finally grew a pair and forced the game to be played. What makes this game so important is the impact it will have on the SEC East title. If Florida wins, they seal their trip to Atlanta. If they lose, Tennessee makes the trip, assuming Botch Jones can get his team to win out over Mizzou and Vandy, never a sure thing.
Our rookie LSU correspondent, Bayou Bengal, is on the scene in Baton Rouge to witness the game, and party-down like a true Cajun Crazy.
For insight into tomorrow's big show down, here's Bayou Bengal's take (scribed before his fifth Red Stick Rye).
Straight From The Bayou
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| Jambalaya jammin' |
This game carries extra weight after a season full of bad weather and bad attitudes, culminating with a usually-feisty matchup becoming ever more so. With the LSU backs putting up video game numbers against the Hawgs, and Florida missing 7 starters (including some key ones on defense), look for LSU to make a strong push to cover their -14 line in this one.
Aside from the obvious delight of pulling a W out of this one, the bout does carry some potential season-shaping implications. A win for either team puts them squarely in view of the Sugar Bowl, which would obviously be a good time for the home-grown heroes on LSU and their fans.
A win Saturday, as well as shrugging off the tryptophan against Texas A&M, likely not only locks LSU in the Sugar Bowl, but also potentially moves Coach Orgeron (hereafter referred to as DACOACHO) into pole position to lead the Tigers out of the gates in 2017. Seriously, go watch him do a sideline interview. You'll see why (hint: his accent is spectacular). The offense and defense have both surged under DACOACHO, and and if he can keep it up for the final 2 games of the season, and the bowl? My money's on him.
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| Gonna party in da Bayou |
Prediction: with yours truly in attendance for my first game in far too long, the Fightin' Tigers send the swamp lizards back to Gainesville, 36-13. GEAUX TIGERS. GEAUX AMERICA!
THE GREAT EIGHT™ for Week Twelve
Yale @ Harvard...tomorrow is the playing of the 133rd The Game between the Crimson and the Bulldogs, which started in 1875 with a Harvard 4-0 win. A win by the Cambridge crew will give them their 4th straight Ivy League crown. Harvard Stadium will be full, and so will the pewter flasks. We like Harvard winning big over Yale.
#20 Washington State @ #12 Colorado...the Cougars arrive in Boulder as underdogs but they do lead the Pac-12 in rushing yards with 2299 and 29 rushing/receiving TDs. So look for them to pound the rock as they try to minimize the on-field time of Colorado's qb Lirufau who is coming off an impressive showing against Arizona. This will be a tight one. Take the Cougars in an UPSET SPECIAL.
#21 Florida # #16 LSU...the Gators are going to wish they had played this game back in October because the Tigers have only gotten better since. Their ground game is stronger led by Leonard Fournette and Derrius Guice. Meanwhile Florida will be without three of their leading tacklers and are playing with back up qb Austin Appleby. Interesting side note: both Appleby and LSU qb Danny Etling were teammates at Purdue before both transferred. Look for LSU to throw Tennessee a lifeline tomorrow with a win over the Gators.
#8 Oklahoma @ #10 West Virginia...the Big 12 is anxious to regain some respect and a win by one of these teams may put them in the CFP conversation. The Sooners are red hot, winning 8 straight after losing two of their first three games. The Mountaineers put their 8 game home winning streak on the line so they're ready to make a move as well. This one is going to be super tight. Take the Sooners.
Northwestern @ Minnesota...the Golden Gophers are looking to have their best season since 2003 but they'll have to get through visiting Northwestern that have won three of the last four meetings in Minneapolis. The Wildcats racked up over 600 yards of offense last week in beating the Boilermakers, so they're primed for action. Look for the Wildcats to win a close one.
Notre Dame @ Virginia Tech...to say this season has been a bust for the Irish is an understatement. They need to win two more games to become bowl eligible. Bad times for the Golden Domers. The Hokies are in the hunt for the ACC Coastal title but are still reeling from their loss to Georgia Tech. If qb Jerod Evans can have a steady game (no INTs) then the Hokies win. Take the Hokies in Blacksburg.
Virginia @ Georgia Tech...despite their upset win over Virginia Tech, Paul Johnson is still feeling the heat on the Flats. His Jackets need to win big over the Wahoos tomorrow who have lost five straight. QB Justin Thomas is slated to return and we think he will have a big day over 2-8 UVa. Bet on the Bees to win.
Missouri @ #19 Tennessee...the Vols need to win out their SEC schedule (Mizzou and Vandy) and pray that LSU can knock off the Gators tomorrow. If that happens, the Vols will earn a trip to the Georgia Dome and have another shot at bringing down Goliath. But first, Tennessee has to have consistent performances from qb Dobbs and a much improved defense. Look for Vols DE Derek Barnett to tee off on the Tigers. He has 10 sacks this season and 30 in his career, just two shy of the great Reggie White's school record. The Vols are favored. And they should be. Take Tennessee to bite the Tigers.
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