Trouble on the horizon...I'm pickin' some more ACC games this week - uh ohhhhh!!
Anyway, the year's total comes to 152-34, still clickin' along at 82%.
Some good games comin' our way this weekend, so pull up a chair and grab the chips...Saturday's gonna be a great day for college football.
This Week's Games In The ACC
Boston College (4-1, 2-1 in the ACC) at Virginia Tech (4-1, 2-0 in the ACC)
Frank Spaziani and the Eagles are flyin' a little higher than they were supposed to this year, and they're lookin' to get to another level Saturday when they target Blacksburg as the next landing spot. But they are gonna run into a bigger, meaner bird when they get there. Frank Beamer and the Hokies are pretty good at protecting their Turkey Coop, and that ain't gonna change this weekend.
Rod's Reject - Boston College
Georgia Southern (3-2) at North Carolina (3-2, 0-2 in the ACC)
Butch Davis and the Tar Heels have stepped in it so far this year, and if they ain't careful, they will end up wallerin' in a pile of it this weekend. Chris Hatcher and the Statesboro Birds don't plan on showin' up to Chapel Hill just to get the money, and the Blue Billies would be wise to figure that out before the game starts. Seems like an easy win for the Heels, but nothin' has come easy for them yet this year.
Rod's Reject - Georgia Southern
Indiana (3-2, 0-2 in the Big Ten) at Virginia (1-3, 1-0 in the ACC)
Bill Lynch and the Hoosiers ramble into Charlottesville Saturday for a mid-afternoon tilt with Virginia, and will be more than ready to take care of business and head back to the mid-west with a victory. But Al Groh and the Sword Toters are on a little bit of a winning streak (yep, a 1-gamer), but it does help your confidence just a little. Hard to really figure this one, but I think the Cavaliers will show up to play.
Rod's Reject - in a close one - Indiana
Duke (2-3, 0-1 in the ACC) at N.C. State (3-2, 0-1 in the ACC)
Ahh, a little Tabacky Road Rendevous. Blue Devils, Wolfpack, 3-pointers (hold up, gettin' ahead of the sports season). David Cutcliffe and his Blue Lucifers travel down the road about 33 miles to Raleigh where there will be a pack of mean dogs waiting for their arrival. Tom O'Brien and the Wolfpack dropped the ball last week against Wake Forest, and will be ready to get back on the winning track versus Duke. That ain't gonna be easy, but they will get it done.
Rod's Reject - Duke
Maryland (2-3, 1-0 in the ACC) at Wake Forest (3-2, 1-1 in the ACC)
Ralph Friedgen and the Ground Crawlers got up off the turf last week and showed up to win a game, and now the Terps look to keep the mojo going Saturday. But Jim Grobe and the church-goers have some other plans, as they look to continue their season's revival with another key win. The Terps had a good game last week...ain't convinced that can do it two games in a row.
Rod's Reject - Maryland
Florida A&M (4-0, 2-0 in the MEAC) at Miami,Fla (3-1, 2-1 in the ACC)
Joe Taylor and the A&M Rattlers slither into Miami Saturday, ready to inflict pain and suffering on the Hurricanes, but they will find out that it's kinda tough to bite something you can't catch. Randy Shannon and the Big Wind are pickin' up some steam, and the storm is growin' bigger...I don't think the snakes will be able to survive the wind damage when all is said and done.
Rod's Reject - Florida A&M
Georgia Tech (4-1, 2-1 in the ACC) at Florida State (2-3, 0-2 in the ACC)
With all the craziness going on in Tallahassee this week, seems like they ought give me a pass for pickin' this one, because Lord only knows which Seminole team will come to play. Paul Johnson and his Atlanta Buzz will swarm into Seminole-ville, fully prepared to render the Tribe senseless, but Bobby Bowden is one of the best at circlin' the wagons, and he'll need all his skill and ability to pull this one off.
Rod's Reject - in a knockdown-dragout - Georgia Tech
This Week's Games In The SEC
Vanderbilt (2-3, 0-3 in the SEC) at Army (2-3)
Bobby Johnson and his Ship Steerers hit the waves and prepare for an all-out attack against the Black Knights, and most of the shots will hit the mark. Rich Ellerson and the Cadets are some tough fighters, and will battle all game long, but won't have enough amunition to keep the Commodores from seizin' the fort.
Rod's Reject - Army
Alabama (5-0, 2-0 in the SEC) at Mississippi (3-1, 1-1 in the SEC)
Nick Saban and the Pachyderms mosey into Rebel-ville Saturday and the Rebels will have all gun sights aimed square and the big animal. Houston Nutt and his Renegades will be fully armed for the battle, and will lob everything they have at the Tide, but it won't be quite enough. The Tide survive and get ready for next week's game against South Carolina.
Rod's Reject - Mississippi
Houston (3-1, 0-1) at Mississippi State (2-3, 1-2 in the SEC)
Kevin Sumlin and the Texas Cats go on the prowl, and they will find some possible prey when they get into Starkville Saturday. But Dan Mullen and the Bulldogs ain't just gonna lay down and roll over for the visitors. MSU has a good chance to pull this one out, but I think the Cougars will be a bit too fast and will ding the scoreboard a few more times than the Bulldogs, and the Bullies won't be able to catch up.
Rod's Reject - Mississippi State
Georgia (3-2, 2-1 in the SEC) at Tennessee (2-3, 0-2 in the SEC)
Mark Richt and the Red Clay Hounds are still lickin' a few wounds left from their dog-n-cat battle with LSU, but the scars will be healed up and the Dawgs will be ready to scrap again Saturday in Knoxville. Lane Kiffin and the Volunteers got a few muskets short of a full brigade, and that will make a difference this weekend. The Free Fighters' shots will find their mark on the Dawgs, but they won't have enough ammo to put the Bulldogs down for the count.
Rod's Reject - Tennessee
Auburn (5-0, 2-0 in the SEC) at Arkansas (2-2, 0-2 in the SEC)
Bobby Petrino and the Razorbacks have rooted in and are prepared to take on the invading Tigers, led by Gene Chizik. The Tigers have surprised some in the SEC West this year, and still sport an undefeated record. But back-to-back away games in the SEC usually takes its toll, with the second one being the toughest. And it doesn' help that the Tigers have to find a way to stop this bunch of Hawgs. All good things must come to an end, and so it will be Saturday.
Rod's Reject - in an Upset - Auburn
Florida (4-0, 2-0 in the SEC) at LSU (5-0, 3-0 in the SEC)
Baton Rouge is the site for the big showdown as No. 1 Florida tangles with No. 4 LSU. Urban Meyer and the Giant Water Lizards hope to have a big dish of Bengal Tiger on the supper menu Saturday night, but this bunch of Tigers ain't gonna be that easy to catch and skin. Les Miles and the Striped Cats will have their claws sharpened and ready, and will cut the Gators many times. But the Gators will survive the attack and move on - barely.
Rod's Reject - in a doozy - LSU
Games Involving Other South Carolina Teams
The Citadel (2-2, 0-1 in the Southern Conference) at Elon (4-1, 2-0 in the Southern Conference)
Kevin Higgins and the Charleston Bullies head up to North Carolina Saturday, lookin' to throw water on the Phoenix fire, but Pete Lembo and the Fire Kings have been burnin' too brightly lately to let a little water put a damper on things. The Bulldogs are game for the fight, they just ain't gonna have quite enough to finish the job.
Rod's Reject - The Citadel
Presbyterian (0-5, 0-1 in the Big South) at Old Dominion (3-2)
Harold Nichols and the Blue Socks hit the road yet again as they hit the trail to Virginia to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. It's been a tough, learning year for the Blue Hose, and the class only gets harder this Saturday. The future looks good for PC, just have to work through the tough parts for it to pay off in the end.
Rod's Rejects - Presbyterian
Other Key National Games
Michigan (4-1, 1-1 in the Big Ten) at Iowa (5-0, 1-0 in the Big Ten)
Rich Rodriguez and the Skunk Bears waddle into Corn Country, hopin' to take a killer swat at a bunch of Hawkeyes. But Kirk Ferentz and his Yellow Birds are a little too quick this year to get caught in mid flight, and so it will be Saturday night. The Wolverines are makin' strides and are continuing to improve, but stealin' one at Iowa at night ain't the easiest thing to do. Tough, close game, but Iowa sneaks out with the win.
Rod's Reject - in a close one - Michigan
Wisconsin (5-0, 2-0 in the Big Ten) at Ohio State (4-1, 2-0 in the Big Ten)
Bret Bielema and the Badgers roll into the Horseshoe Saturday with all intentions of shakin' the nuts out of the trees, but that will be easier said than done. Jim Tressel and the Buckeyes have gotten things squared off since the loss to Southern California, and they ain't ready to cough up another loss just yet. But this one's gonna be closer than most think, and all those at the Shoe Saturday will be sittin' tight for a while.
Rod's Reject - Wisconsin
The Big Two In South Carolina
Clemson (2-3, 1-2 in the ACC) - Idle. Next Game - October 17 vs Wake Forest
Kentucky (2-2, 0-2 in the SEC) at South Carolina (4-1, 1-1 in the SEC)
If this is supposed to be the New Carolina, this is the type of week where you show it. Classic trap game as the Gamecocks look forward to Alabama, while welcoming in a team that has two straight losses. Steve Spurrier and the Yardbirds better come to the Willy-B fully flocked Saturday as they will get the best shot from Rich Brooks and his Blue Cats. The Gamecocks have the capability to handle this bunch of Cats, and they will. But I think it will be a little closer than most expect.
Rod's Reject - Kentucky
Other Losers Around The Country
Louisiana Tech will lose to Nevada
Syracuse will lose to West Virginia
Michigan State will lose to Illinois
UConn will lose to Pitt
Purdue will lose to Minnesota
Miami, Ohio will lose to Northwestern
Iowa State will lose to Kansas
Ball State will lose to Temple
New Mexico will lose to Wyoming
Kansas State will lose to Texas Tech
Colorado will lose to Texas
Texas A&M will lose to Oklahoma State
Washington State will lose to Arizona State
UCLA will lose to Oregon
Baylor will lose to Oklahoma
Rice will lose to Navy
Air Force will lose to TCU
SMU will lose to East Carolina
Hawaii will lose to Fresno State
UNLV will lose to BYU
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