Another weekend of football is upon us! My beloved Longhorns are 3-0 after a great win in Lubbock.
Speaking of winning on the road in Lubbock, at what point did that not get as much respect as a win at Washington? Nebraska jumped Texas in the AP poll because they won at Washington. Washington is terrible. Yeah, NU had 3 guys with over 100 yards rushing each. If Washington had a defense that probably doesn't happen and they might have to complete more than 7 passes. At least Texas will get it's opportunity to silence the Nebraska pumping clowns at ESPN in a few weeks. The same can't be said about TCU who the Dallas Morning News has claimed as the best team in Texas. You know, because it beat Oregon State and Baylor. This Texas secondary and front seven would destroy Andy Dalton. Whatever, moving on...
#1 Alabama @ #10 Arkansas (aka the 2010 Mobile home convention):
This should be a very good game. Bama's running game and defense are firing on all cylinders, but Arkansas' Offense has been impressive so far with Ryan Mallett at the helm. I think Arkansas keeps it close, but Bama wins it on the road.
#16 Stanford @ Notre Dame:
This will be an interesting test for coach Kelly and the domers. I think they will respond well and beat an over inflated Stanford team.
Oregon State @ Boise State:
This game will be hyped by ESPN all day on Saturday as the last true test for Boise to impress the voters against a ranked BCS conference opponent. Shut. Up. Oregon State ranks 98th in passing, 89th in rushing, 64th in points scored, and 88th in points allowed. They lost to TCU (30-21) and beat an unranked Louisville team at home (35-28). They stink. Boise will win big.
OU vs Cincinnati:
At the beginning of the year I thought that Cincinnati or FSU would beat ou. Not gonna happen. ou will win this one pretty easily. They shouldn't have to show too much in this one with the big showdown in Dallas the next week.
South Dakota State @ Nebraska:
Well Nebraska steps up it's competition this week with South Dakota State coming to town. After high-profile wins against Western Kentucky, the always tough Idaho (no, you da ho!), and Wazzu, they turn their sights to the Jackrabbits. ESPN thinks this game is worthy to be broadcast on their station. really? yes, really. Expect and old-school Nebraska blowout, somewhere around 69-7.
UCLA @ #7 Texas:
UCLA brings some decent talent to town with the reigning Lou Groza award winner, the Ray Guy award finalist, as well as safety Raheem Morris. One of my most painful memories while in school at Texas was the 1997 match-up where UCLA destroyed Texas 66-3. Texas was missing it's star QB, James Brown, and it fell apart quickly. I have never seen DKR as empty as it was that day.
I am looking forward to a much different outcome this week. Texas will no doubt start off in the hurry up offense early to try and establish a good rhythm on offense. I believe Gilbert and the offense will continue to improve and have some explosive plays early and lead around 17-7 at the half. The second half Will Muschamp's crew will completely shut down UCLA, holding them to under 200 yards for the game and no second half points. The offense (and maybe the defense even) will add a few scores to get it to 41-7 and then hand the keys over Case McCoy so he can practice handing the ball off to Cody Johnson or Jeremy Hills.
I will savor this win with a nice Oktoberfest bier. or three.
Quick thoughts on the NFL:
Texans hosting the Cowgirls: Dallas will continue to struggle on offense as they keep trying to throw it 50 times. You supposedly have a 3-headed monster at the running back position. Use it. That's why I drafted Felix Jones for my fantasy team. (luckily, I also drafted Miles Austin) Right now the only 3-headed monster consists of Jerry, Wade, and Jason Garret. Matt Schaub will pick apart the Cowboys secondary and the Texans will win this one 24-14.
Tennessee Titans @ NY Giants:
Dear Jeff Fisher, don't take Vince Young out of the game for the 4th Quarter. In Texas we have changed the name of the 4th Quarter to VY Time. That's when he does his thang. Don't try to stop it just because of a few turnovers. I don't know that he would have led the Titans to a comeback win over the Steelers last week, but I would have enjoyed watching him try. As for the Giants game, this will be a tough one as both teams are looking to come back from disappointing losses. I think the Titans will bounce back against the Giants and bring home a road W.
Happy football watching!
Hook'em!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
College Football: Week 3
Round 3, here we go.
I'm stoked about the big game in Lubbock between my Longhorn and the Yosemite Sams, bu I'll get to that in a minute.
Top 25 games of note:
Arkansas can start to make it's claim on the SEC this year with a road win over Georgia. I think that will happen.
Tennessee will host, and lose to, Florida this week.
USC will spank Minnesota.
Iowa should go to Arizona State and win.
Quick thoughts about the Big12:
Iowa St and Kansas St play Saturday and I think this is an easy win for KSU.
Colorado takes on Hawaii and I think the Buffs have a shot at this one at home.
Air Force vs ou intrigues me. Air Force is coming off the win over BYU and ou destroyed FSU last week. Since it's in Norman I think the sooners will take this one.
Another game I'm interested in is the Baylor vs TCU match up. I can't believe the line on this game is TCU -21. Baylor is a quality Big 12 program with Robert Griffin III back at the helm, and Art Briles is a quality coach. I think TCU will win this one, but it'll be closer than that line would indicate, and it wouldn't surprise me if BU wins. I'll call it 38-28 TCU.
Nebraska @ Washington: Nebraska has a salty defense and a young QB who has dazzled on the ground the first two weeks. The Huskies boast Jake Locker at QB who many project to be the top QB taken in next year's NFL draft. Washington needs a program defining win, and this could be the opportunity. I think Locker leads the Huskies to a comeback victory in the 4th quarter. 27-24 Huskies.
Texas vs Texas Tech: This is a game I have been waiting for since the moment Michael Crabtree broke the infamous tackle and waltzed in to the end zone to beat Texas in 2008. There is a different cast of characters for both sides. The Texas secondary now boasts 3 seniors and a junior. The rest of the defense is stellar. The Defensive line play has been very solid so far with great contributions from young guys as well as the very talented Sam Acho and Kheeston Randall. The Linebackers are extremely talented. This time around Texas is much younger on offense, with Garrett Gilbert at QB and it's best receiver might be true freshman Mike Davis. I think the Texas running game will get a quick start with Fozzy "walka walka" Whitaker getting the start. He appears to have the best burst of the three backs and has the potential to break some long runs. Newton and Johnson should get some quality carries as well.
Tech's offense will still be strong and their revamped defense will be very aggressive. I still like my Horns in this win. They should win it 38-28.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the games.
I'm stoked about the big game in Lubbock between my Longhorn and the Yosemite Sams, bu I'll get to that in a minute.
Top 25 games of note:
Arkansas can start to make it's claim on the SEC this year with a road win over Georgia. I think that will happen.
Tennessee will host, and lose to, Florida this week.
USC will spank Minnesota.
Iowa should go to Arizona State and win.
Quick thoughts about the Big12:
Iowa St and Kansas St play Saturday and I think this is an easy win for KSU.
Colorado takes on Hawaii and I think the Buffs have a shot at this one at home.
Air Force vs ou intrigues me. Air Force is coming off the win over BYU and ou destroyed FSU last week. Since it's in Norman I think the sooners will take this one.
Another game I'm interested in is the Baylor vs TCU match up. I can't believe the line on this game is TCU -21. Baylor is a quality Big 12 program with Robert Griffin III back at the helm, and Art Briles is a quality coach. I think TCU will win this one, but it'll be closer than that line would indicate, and it wouldn't surprise me if BU wins. I'll call it 38-28 TCU.
Nebraska @ Washington: Nebraska has a salty defense and a young QB who has dazzled on the ground the first two weeks. The Huskies boast Jake Locker at QB who many project to be the top QB taken in next year's NFL draft. Washington needs a program defining win, and this could be the opportunity. I think Locker leads the Huskies to a comeback victory in the 4th quarter. 27-24 Huskies.
Texas vs Texas Tech: This is a game I have been waiting for since the moment Michael Crabtree broke the infamous tackle and waltzed in to the end zone to beat Texas in 2008. There is a different cast of characters for both sides. The Texas secondary now boasts 3 seniors and a junior. The rest of the defense is stellar. The Defensive line play has been very solid so far with great contributions from young guys as well as the very talented Sam Acho and Kheeston Randall. The Linebackers are extremely talented. This time around Texas is much younger on offense, with Garrett Gilbert at QB and it's best receiver might be true freshman Mike Davis. I think the Texas running game will get a quick start with Fozzy "walka walka" Whitaker getting the start. He appears to have the best burst of the three backs and has the potential to break some long runs. Newton and Johnson should get some quality carries as well.
Tech's offense will still be strong and their revamped defense will be very aggressive. I still like my Horns in this win. They should win it 38-28.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the games.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
College Football, week 2
Well, let's see, another week of college football. A couple big games this week, here are my thoughts:
Michigan vs. Notre Dame- I think Notre Dame is a slightly better team and they're playing at home, so I expect they'll win today, something like 27-20. Should he fun to watch Denard Robinson for Michigan ths week.
Ohio State vs. Miami- should be a good game, but I like OSU at home. Could be a make or break Heisman game for Terrel Pryor (or Jacory Harris). Call it 31-17.
Florida State vs. ou- I think FSU has a good chance to go to Norman and get a win. OU looked terrible last week, and FSU looked really good (against Samford). I'll call it FSU 24-20.
Texas Tech will crush New Mexico
Baylor will beat Buffalo
A&M will beat LA Tech pretty handily
Texas vs. Wyoming- i think the Horns will put up an inspired performance after being called out for not showing enough emotion last week. Defense should looke stellar going up against a spread offense. I think Gilbert will air it out for the offense.I'll say 45-7. Hook'em!
Michigan vs. Notre Dame- I think Notre Dame is a slightly better team and they're playing at home, so I expect they'll win today, something like 27-20. Should he fun to watch Denard Robinson for Michigan ths week.
Ohio State vs. Miami- should be a good game, but I like OSU at home. Could be a make or break Heisman game for Terrel Pryor (or Jacory Harris). Call it 31-17.
Florida State vs. ou- I think FSU has a good chance to go to Norman and get a win. OU looked terrible last week, and FSU looked really good (against Samford). I'll call it FSU 24-20.
Texas Tech will crush New Mexico
Baylor will beat Buffalo
A&M will beat LA Tech pretty handily
Texas vs. Wyoming- i think the Horns will put up an inspired performance after being called out for not showing enough emotion last week. Defense should looke stellar going up against a spread offense. I think Gilbert will air it out for the offense.I'll say 45-7. Hook'em!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
NFL Picks
So before the season starts tonight, I wanted to get my NFL picks out there for this season.
AFC Playoff Teams:
Indiana Colts
Baltimore Ravens
San Diego Chargers
New England Patriots
Tennessee Titans (WC)
Cincinnati Bengals (WC)
AFC Championship Game:
Ravens def. Tennessee
NFC Playoff Teams:
New Orleans Saints
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers
NY Giants (WC)
Minnesota Vikings (WC)
NFC Championship game:
Green Bay def. New Orleans
Super Bowl Pick
Green Bay over Baltimore
Notes: I like the Houston Texans, but drawin the NFC East is gives them the most difficult schedule in the league, so no playoffs this year. I don't buy the NY Jets hype. Sanchez isn't that good and they don't have many weapons in the passing game. I like VY to lead the Titans over the Pats in the first round of the playoffs and then knock off Indy to get to the AFC title game. Baltimore will shut it down there. Favre will struggle to get his team to the playoffs, but will beat Dallas in round 1 before losing to the Saints. Green Bay will take a big step forward this year and bring home a championship.
AFC Playoff Teams:
Indiana Colts
Baltimore Ravens
San Diego Chargers
New England Patriots
Tennessee Titans (WC)
Cincinnati Bengals (WC)
AFC Championship Game:
Ravens def. Tennessee
NFC Playoff Teams:
New Orleans Saints
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers
NY Giants (WC)
Minnesota Vikings (WC)
NFC Championship game:
Green Bay def. New Orleans
Super Bowl Pick
Green Bay over Baltimore
Notes: I like the Houston Texans, but drawin the NFC East is gives them the most difficult schedule in the league, so no playoffs this year. I don't buy the NY Jets hype. Sanchez isn't that good and they don't have many weapons in the passing game. I like VY to lead the Titans over the Pats in the first round of the playoffs and then knock off Indy to get to the AFC title game. Baltimore will shut it down there. Favre will struggle to get his team to the playoffs, but will beat Dallas in round 1 before losing to the Saints. Green Bay will take a big step forward this year and bring home a championship.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
It's Here!
College football is here! I'm ready to get this party started!
As I'm watching gamedayon ESPN, I thought I'd throw out a few thoughts for the weekend...
I'm looking forward to this Boise State vs Virginia Tech on Monday. I want to see how Boise does against an overrated Virginia Tech team at a neutral site. It's put up or shut up time for both teams. I like Boise in this one. returning 21 of 22 starters from an undefeated team last year is pretty impressive.
TCU will lose to Oregon State in Arlington. I really hope this one happens so I can stop hearing about how they're the best team in Texas. Shut. up.
Nebraska will manage win against Western Kentucky. I wonder if this high-interest matchup is on TV?? Oh wait! There's some paint drying over there...
OU will roll on Utah St and Landry Jones and Demaco Murray will be annointed as All-American candidates...NEXT
Baylor will beat Sam Houson state and put their bowl game hopes in motion.
Texas A&M will beat Stephen F. Austin, but not without an early scare from the offense of SFA.
Texas Tech will win against SMU on Sunday, but it will remain pretty close with SMU's offense ad enthusiasm.
TEXAS will beat Rice in Houston by the score of 44-10. Garret Gilbert will let the running backs get it going early before putting up 200+ yd passing and 2 scores. The Texas defense will give a strong performance and force at least 3 turnovers.
As I'm watching gamedayon ESPN, I thought I'd throw out a few thoughts for the weekend...
I'm looking forward to this Boise State vs Virginia Tech on Monday. I want to see how Boise does against an overrated Virginia Tech team at a neutral site. It's put up or shut up time for both teams. I like Boise in this one. returning 21 of 22 starters from an undefeated team last year is pretty impressive.
TCU will lose to Oregon State in Arlington. I really hope this one happens so I can stop hearing about how they're the best team in Texas. Shut. up.
Nebraska will manage win against Western Kentucky. I wonder if this high-interest matchup is on TV?? Oh wait! There's some paint drying over there...
OU will roll on Utah St and Landry Jones and Demaco Murray will be annointed as All-American candidates...NEXT
Baylor will beat Sam Houson state and put their bowl game hopes in motion.
Texas A&M will beat Stephen F. Austin, but not without an early scare from the offense of SFA.
Texas Tech will win against SMU on Sunday, but it will remain pretty close with SMU's offense ad enthusiasm.
TEXAS will beat Rice in Houston by the score of 44-10. Garret Gilbert will let the running backs get it going early before putting up 200+ yd passing and 2 scores. The Texas defense will give a strong performance and force at least 3 turnovers.
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