Good to be back - everything has been kinda busy for about two weeks and the pick 'em machine has been out of service.
But, I've got it crunk back up - so here we go - on to this week's picks.
ACC Games
Wake Forest at Maryland
Jim Grobe's Preachermen head into Terp-ville to try to crack the Shelled Ones, but Ralph Friedgen and the Terps may have other plans. The Demon Deacons are still in the race for their division title in the ACC, and this one is important.
Rod's Reject - Maryland
Miami, Fla at Duke
Well, Randy Shannon and the Big Wind venture into Durham to see if they can catch the Blue Devils by the tail, but that ain't gonna be such an easy job this year. David Cutcliffe and his Blue Poker Crew have turned a few heads this year, and they will try to take another step up the ladder by knockin' off the Canes. This one will be close, but not close enough for the Dukies.
Rod's Reject - Duke
North Carolina at Virginia
Charlottesville will be the scene for this mid-afternoon tilt as Butch Davis and the Blue Billies point their horns at the Cavaliers. Al Groh and the Sword Toters are in prime position to pull off an upset, and I think they will succeed.
Rod's Reject - in an upset - North Carolina
Virginia Tech at Boston College
Frank Beamer and the Gobblers head into Beantown lookin' to pluck a few Eagle feathers, but they will get a few feathers of their own plucked early in this one. This is a big game for the Hokies, as they try to hold serve in their division, but this game will be a tough one to try to pull off. Tougher than they want it to be.
Rod's Reject - in a Close One - Virginia Tech
In The SEC
Arkansas at Kentucky
Bobby Petrino and the Hawgs storm into Tucky Town lookin' for a few good Cats to stick their tusks into. But Rich Brooks and this Blue Cats won't be in such a giving mood and they will try to do a little damage of their own. Before the night ends, though, the Cats will be able to claw just enough to pull this one out.
Rod's Reject - Arkansas
Mississippi State at Tennessee
Sylvester Croom and the Bulldogs rumble into Knoxville, still feeling giddy after sinkin' the Vandy ship last week. With the confidence they have now, they look to do the same to the Volunteers. But Phil Fulmer will have the Mountain Men ready and the sights on their guns will be well calibrated - and the shots they fire will hit the target.
Rod's Reject - Mississippi State
Mississippi at Alabama
Houston Nutt and the Rebels march into Alabama for a Saturday afternoon battle, and they will have all their weapons drawn for the enemy. But Nick Saban and the ephalumps have seen the wannabes before, and they will have enough to turn back Mississippi - but it ain't gonna be easy.
Rod's Reject - Mississippi
Vanderbilt at Georgia
Bobby Johnson and the Ship Steerers got their first loss last week, so we will see how big the hole in the boat is this week as they prepare to take on the Athens Hound Crew. Mark Richt and the Dawgs are fully aware of the danger of the Commodores, so they will be on high alert - and they will come out on top.
Rod's Rejects - Vanderbilt
The Big Two
Georgia Tech at Clemson
Wow. What a difference a week makes. Lots of things change, but I didn't see the Bowden thing coming in the middle of the season. However, there's lots to be excited about in Tiger Town - Dabo's on the job and Willy Korn gets a crack at the starting job. But, all this comes with a tough Georgia Tech team coming into town. Hard offense to stop and a dominating defense to try to move the ball against. But the Tigers will have the passion back this weekend, and it will show when the final horn sounds.
Rod's Reject - in a slobberknocker - Georgia Tech
LSU at South Carolina
Big Game at Willy-Brice Saturday Night as Les Miles and the Bengal Tigers roll into town to let everybody know that last week's disaster at Florida was a fluke. But there will be a bunch of leathery Yard Birds who think they belong on the field, too. Steve Spurrier and the G-Cocks will be ready for the challenge - and the crowd will be ready to celebrate the big win. But the Gamecocks will come up a little short against the Tigers, though it wouldn't shock me if it went the other way, too.
Rod's Reject - in a wild-n-tight one - South Carolina
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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