Went 4-2 last week bringing my total to 53-15 (77.9%). The parity bug has bitten me recently with Vandy over S. Carolina and MSU over Kentucky. And, how about UGAy's little dance in the endzone against UF? Richt was lucky a riot didn't break out. Should be another interesting weekend of SEC football. AU will be playing several young guys for homecoming. Will Kodi throw a pass? And Bama has by far their biggest game of the Saban era hosting LSU. On with this week's picks...
AU 42 vs. Tenn Tech 7
Tech returns a kickoff for a TD against our weak coverage. Tubs may blow a fuse if that happens. It will be neat to see the younger guys play more. If Cox is playing in the 2nd half, I might blow a fuse!
LSU 28 (-7) at Bama 14
The crowd in Tuscaloosa will be frantic. There's so many story lines to this game I can't cover them all from Saban vs. old team, Perrilloux's suspension, to Bama's 5 suspended players and a possible NCAA investigation looming. I struggled with this pick all week and considered it as my upset special. But in the end, I just think LSU is that much more talented than Bama. I've got a feeling that the razzle-dazzle of the Bama offense will get snuffed out early and often by the LSU Dline. LSU will establish their dominance defensively, which I feel will leave Bama's D on the field too long. It will be low-scoring for a half. But then, Bama will be struggling to just keep it respectable.
Florida 27 (-14.5) vs. Vandy 14
The 'Dores usually play tough in Gainseville. This game is sandwiched between a loss to UGAy and a road trip to Columbia next week. This may be too close for comfort in the 2nd half.
UGAy 31 (-16) vs. Troy 13
I think I heard that Troy's star QB got hurt last week and is doubtful this week. The Dawgs may be too busy drooling over their win last week to anticipate a decent Troy team looking for respect. Richt's dance team should pull away in the 3rd quarter.
Ole Miss 42 vs. NW State 10
May be the Rebs last win of the season.
UT 45 (-27.5) vs. La Lafeyette 13
Don't be surprised if UT flounders around for most of the 1st half.
***UPSET SPECIAL***
S. Carolina 27 (+5.5) at Arkansas 24
Another nail in Houston's coffin courtesy of the Ol' Ball Coach himself. The 'Cocks once looked poised to take the SEC East this year. But after back-to-back losses to Vandy and UT, they're fighting for their lives. I'm sure Spurrier will have plenty of tricks in his bag for the Hawgs. Could go either way, but I give the advantage to Carolina with superior coaching.
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