I have decided every once in a while I will do a post about what is going on in the world of sports. There are things that happen during the year that, in the world of sports, just do not make sense. For example...
1. Boise State loses. Can you believe it? The one week that I have faith in the Broncos to pull out a victory they fail me. Maybe we aren't giving the WAC the credit its due. Just maybe Boise does play a tough schedule and should be considered for the National Championship game. Yeah right! Losing to Nevada is not a good loss. Nevada would be handled by the sixth best SEC team, Mississippi State, easily. Oh well, it was a good run this year and I am sure we will hear the same arguments for the little guy next year.
2. Auburn came back to win in Tuscaloosa. After falling behind 24-0 in the first half the Tigers found a way to win in Bryan-Denny Stadium for the first time ever. If everything had gone just as Alabama wanted it to, not being stopped in the red zone a few times, the score would have looked more like 42-0. Those stops hurt Alabama by taking the more than 100,000 people out of the game. I give credit to Auburn and its resiliency to come back under such tough conditions. No way they shouldn't play for the national title.
3. Arkansas may play a BCS bowl. Really? In the most difficult conference to play in, with 5 ranked teams in the West, Arkansas played their way to the top? I am so used to settling for the Cotton Bowl but not this year. The Razorbacks have actually lived up to expectations and, with an Auburn win in the SEC Championship should play in the Sugar Bowl for the first time in 30 years. Even more surprising is the old man will be pulling or the Tigers come Saturday. I never thought I would see the day.
4. Sticking with football and moving to the professional ranks, the Falcons could be the best team in the NFL. Again, really? A franchise that just last year had its first back to back winning seasons is considered by many to be the favorite to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. The team is clicking with a calm quarterback, Matt Ryan. They have won three games within the last minute of the game and have not had a turnover in 4 games. The next three weeks will tell a lot as the Dirty Birds are on the road, not in the friendly confines of the Georgia Dome where they are 19-1 over the past three years. That is a serious home field advantage.
5. The Miami Heat continue to struggle. They are now 10-8 and the 5th best team in the Eastern Conference. Who saw this much of an adjustment period coming. So much for those predictions that the Heat would break the 1996 Bulls record of 72 wins. They would have to finish out the season at 62-2 to tie that record. Not happening. Miami has serious offensive woes and has yet to figure out how to play like a team.
6. Jeter maybe not a Yankee. Derek Jeter, along with his agent, is under negations to further his career as a Yankee. He is coming off of his worst year as a professional and seeking $20 million dollars a year. The Yankee organization is trying to run the franchise like any business and pay for what they are getting. The aging captain has meant a lot to the team and he, along with many New Yorkers feel as if he is due the money just because he means so much to the history of the Yanks. New York management is not budging much. Meanwhile Jeter has received offers from World Series Champion San Fransisco Giants and the arch rival, Boston Red Sox. Can you imagine Jeter getting his 3000th hit in a Red Sox jersey?
Be sure to check the blog to see my picks for Championship Weekend and after all of the BCS hoopla has settled, my 2010 Bowl Game Prediction Spectacular.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Best College Football Weekend
I am coming to you live from Vicksburg , Mississippi
LSU vs. Arkansas-
Oklahoma
Other Picks (in bold):
Notre Dame at USC
Monday, November 22, 2010
Eye Opener
For those of you who don't know I am attending Occupational Therapy school right now and for the next three years. I wrote this as a reflection on my hospital experience a couple of weeks ago and felt as if I should share it...
My hospital experience was one of the most important parts of my first semester in OT school, and maybe when I look back at it, my career. I feel as if pieces of information that I have been trying to put together in school have start to come together through my experience at the hospital.
I was in acute care and followed a very professional OT. One part of the day I experienced, the all-intimidating bathing, was really not as bad as it is made out to be. I had heard stories from other students about having to give people baths and was quite nervous that I was going to be one of the ones to help with bathing. Turned out I got to do bathing and toileting, and believe these are experiences every student going through the program should have their eyes open to. There is no way to know if you will or will not be exposed to it in your own career. Look at our professors. None of them stayed in one practice area for too long, and I bet none of them thought in their first year they would teach. We always say that the versatility is one of the best parts about being an OT.
The experience helped me learn some important things that I will carry throughout my time as a student at OT. Get over it. At some point you have to do things that aren't always comfortable and push you to the limits. Whether this is going to look at a cadaver, watching a patient being given a bath, or teaching patient, new toileting techniques, sometimes “you gotta do what you gotta do”. I realized that these are all things we as OTs are exposed to and need to be comfortable with them. The patient trusts you. Imagine if you were that woman who has just suffered a stroke, first day on a new floor, with a new OT, and there is a male graduate student, a stranger and complete surprise, watching you in some of your most personal moments. Patients trust that we as OTs know what we are doing and that we will carry out these responsibilities in the most professional manner. These are people. Hearing the patient’s history in team meetings not only let me see that OTs are just part of the recovery process but also that patients are people, with families and amazing stories just like us.
It really hit me at the hospital that as an OT we are so much more that just a therapist that comes and helps, but we are giving life and independence back to someone. Yeah, we do some things that are pretty uncomfortable to most people, but that is yet another reason why not everyone can or will do what we do. Coming from mostly an outpatient shadowing background, I learned quite a bit. I may never work at a hospital but it is great to know that is always something I can do if I want to.
Side note-- There was something else that I dealt with at the hospital and learned from, but it didn't fit to share it in this reflection. Occupational therapy is a field dominated mostly by women. I would liken the ratio to education maybe a few more females on the female to male ratio. I was asked by on of the OTs working in an abrasive tone, "You're a guy, why would you want to be an OT?" I stepped back and wanted to say, "You're a girl, why do you want to be an OT?" But remembering that I am in an inferior position, I just simply thought about it. I told her, "For the same reasons that you want to. I love seeing the progress of patients and using occupations they love to do to teach them how to do them again." She had no rebuttal but, "yeah, me too." I honestly believe God has lead me to become an OT because I will be able to show his love, kindness, how awesome our bodies are that He made, and ultimately a whole lot of patience to those that may not know it and by doing so I can help one person, great.
For those of you reading, family and friends, if you never knew why I want to be an OT, I hope I cleared up some confusion.
My hospital experience was one of the most important parts of my first semester in OT school, and maybe when I look back at it, my career. I feel as if pieces of information that I have been trying to put together in school have start to come together through my experience at the hospital.
I was in acute care and followed a very professional OT. One part of the day I experienced, the all-intimidating bathing, was really not as bad as it is made out to be. I had heard stories from other students about having to give people baths and was quite nervous that I was going to be one of the ones to help with bathing. Turned out I got to do bathing and toileting, and believe these are experiences every student going through the program should have their eyes open to. There is no way to know if you will or will not be exposed to it in your own career. Look at our professors. None of them stayed in one practice area for too long, and I bet none of them thought in their first year they would teach. We always say that the versatility is one of the best parts about being an OT.
The experience helped me learn some important things that I will carry throughout my time as a student at OT. Get over it. At some point you have to do things that aren't always comfortable and push you to the limits. Whether this is going to look at a cadaver, watching a patient being given a bath, or teaching patient, new toileting techniques, sometimes “you gotta do what you gotta do”. I realized that these are all things we as OTs are exposed to and need to be comfortable with them. The patient trusts you. Imagine if you were that woman who has just suffered a stroke, first day on a new floor, with a new OT, and there is a male graduate student, a stranger and complete surprise, watching you in some of your most personal moments. Patients trust that we as OTs know what we are doing and that we will carry out these responsibilities in the most professional manner. These are people. Hearing the patient’s history in team meetings not only let me see that OTs are just part of the recovery process but also that patients are people, with families and amazing stories just like us.
It really hit me at the hospital that as an OT we are so much more that just a therapist that comes and helps, but we are giving life and independence back to someone. Yeah, we do some things that are pretty uncomfortable to most people, but that is yet another reason why not everyone can or will do what we do. Coming from mostly an outpatient shadowing background, I learned quite a bit. I may never work at a hospital but it is great to know that is always something I can do if I want to.
Side note-- There was something else that I dealt with at the hospital and learned from, but it didn't fit to share it in this reflection. Occupational therapy is a field dominated mostly by women. I would liken the ratio to education maybe a few more females on the female to male ratio. I was asked by on of the OTs working in an abrasive tone, "You're a guy, why would you want to be an OT?" I stepped back and wanted to say, "You're a girl, why do you want to be an OT?" But remembering that I am in an inferior position, I just simply thought about it. I told her, "For the same reasons that you want to. I love seeing the progress of patients and using occupations they love to do to teach them how to do them again." She had no rebuttal but, "yeah, me too." I honestly believe God has lead me to become an OT because I will be able to show his love, kindness, how awesome our bodies are that He made, and ultimately a whole lot of patience to those that may not know it and by doing so I can help one person, great.
For those of you reading, family and friends, if you never knew why I want to be an OT, I hope I cleared up some confusion.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
How I See It...
It being the college football weekend. The one that is already underway if you include Alabama's absolute drubbing of Georgia State, not that it wasn't expected. Really though the Tide could have scored 100 if they wanted. So with that game, the Washington win over UCLA already happening, and that I am not going to mention the Boise State game tonight I will predict the football games on Saturday.
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State- This game is becoming more and more important. Yes, it is essential for the Hogs to win and keep their BCS bowl game hopes alive but there is more behind this game. In my family, everyone, except me, went to Arkansas and most of the family still lives in the state, and we are all huge Razorback fans. In Lexie's house, everyone, except her, went to Mississippi State and still lives in Mississippi. They are all "State people." (which are GREAT people) Though I am banned from talking to Lexie's mother during the game, I know she will have her cowbell out and ringing it loud enough to scare the Sambo, their dog, under the bed. I know my family will be decked out in their red and calling the hogs proudly. I am so glad that Lexie and I can agree on our team, the Bulldogs... from Samford University , of course. As far as the game goes I do see it being a good game but the offensive fire power will be too much in the end. The score will be a little more lopsided than the game will be but the Razorbacks improve to 4-1 on the road and one win away from a 10 win season.
LSU vs. Ole Miss- Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt does not want to admit it but he has had LSU's number in the past few years. Starting with his days at Arkansas, his teams have consistently played well against the Bayou Bengals. Seeing that Nutt has not had his typical one big upset a year yet many "experts" are seeing this as an easy upset pick. Not this expert. Expect to see Lucky Les win again this weekend. The Tigers run well and run often against a weak Mississippi run defense. Watch Jerimiah Masoli try and make sense of why he is in Mississippi after all.
Ohio State vs. Iowa- Even with Iowa losing last weekend to Northwestern this game still will help determine the Big 10 champ and bowl pecking order. I know that Iowa is a tough place to play especially after a loss but Ohio State is playing for too much for that to get in the way. I do believe that Terelle Pryor will have to be able to move and throw the ball because Iowa DE Adrian Claiborne will be getting after him and show why NFL scouts are excited. Ohio State wins a close one.
Virginia Tech vs. Miami- In a game that Virginia Tech can clinch it's half of the ACC and lock its place in the ACC Championship Game, I expect them to do just that. Granted, Miami has been dealt tough cards to play with this season, but they have just not been able to be consistent against the adversary. Virginia Tech on the other hand has been able to bounce back after losing their first two games, one of which was James Madison. This Hokie team is playing like everyone thought they would at the beginning of the year and they continue to do so this Saturday.
Other picks (in bold):
Oregon
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State- This game is becoming more and more important. Yes, it is essential for the Hogs to win and keep their BCS bowl game hopes alive but there is more behind this game. In my family, everyone, except me, went to Arkansas and most of the family still lives in the state, and we are all huge Razorback fans. In Lexie's house, everyone, except her, went to Mississippi State and still lives in Mississippi. They are all "State people." (which are GREAT people) Though I am banned from talking to Lexie's mother during the game, I know she will have her cowbell out and ringing it loud enough to scare the Sambo, their dog, under the bed. I know my family will be decked out in their red and calling the hogs proudly. I am so glad that Lexie and I can agree on our team, the Bulldogs... from Samford University , of course. As far as the game goes I do see it being a good game but the offensive fire power will be too much in the end. The score will be a little more lopsided than the game will be but the Razorbacks improve to 4-1 on the road and one win away from a 10 win season.
LSU vs. Ole Miss- Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt does not want to admit it but he has had LSU's number in the past few years. Starting with his days at Arkansas, his teams have consistently played well against the Bayou Bengals. Seeing that Nutt has not had his typical one big upset a year yet many "experts" are seeing this as an easy upset pick. Not this expert. Expect to see Lucky Les win again this weekend. The Tigers run well and run often against a weak Mississippi run defense. Watch Jerimiah Masoli try and make sense of why he is in Mississippi after all.
Ohio State vs. Iowa- Even with Iowa losing last weekend to Northwestern this game still will help determine the Big 10 champ and bowl pecking order. I know that Iowa is a tough place to play especially after a loss but Ohio State is playing for too much for that to get in the way. I do believe that Terelle Pryor will have to be able to move and throw the ball because Iowa DE Adrian Claiborne will be getting after him and show why NFL scouts are excited. Ohio State wins a close one.
Virginia Tech vs. Miami- In a game that Virginia Tech can clinch it's half of the ACC and lock its place in the ACC Championship Game, I expect them to do just that. Granted, Miami has been dealt tough cards to play with this season, but they have just not been able to be consistent against the adversary. Virginia Tech on the other hand has been able to bounce back after losing their first two games, one of which was James Madison. This Hokie team is playing like everyone thought they would at the beginning of the year and they continue to do so this Saturday.
Other picks (in bold):
Army vs. Notre Dame- Coolest setting this year, Yankee Stadium. ND vs. Army circa 1918.
Illinois at Northwestern- 2nd coolest setting this year, Wrigley Field. Too bad the base ball field is not big enough.
Stanford at California- This rivalry is not even close. Forget the comparisons to the
Tennessee at Vanderbilt- It’s truly amazing that the Vols can still go to a bowl game.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan- Belima has another hard time keeping the score reasonable as the Badgers put up big numbers again this week against a weak Michigan defense.
USC at Oregon State
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Turner Field in November?
Yes. It is true. I had the pleasure to attend Lexie's senior formal this past weekend which was in no other place than THE Turner Field, home of your Atlanta Braves, and so many of my own sports memories. I do not want to brag too much, but it was pretty much our doing to have formal at the sight of our first date, more than two and a half years ago. The idea came from Ellen, who had her formal there a year ago. Seeing that I am past the days of Sigma Chi parties the next option was Lexie. She, of course, loved the idea and put the idea in the social chair's ear.
There is not a better backdrop to have at a party, one side with Turner Field and the other with the Atlanta skyline. I could not have been happier there, after eating all the salmon I could and dancing the night away. That move would come back later to haunt me in the form of a stomachache. Worth it? Yep.When we got tired of dancing we looked over Turner Field with Hand Aaron smiling behind us. It was such a surreal sight to see a stadium I have grown accustomed to seeing full, with no one in the seats. Even waiting in line was fun. I dragged Lexie away from the line to let it die down and just chatted it up with the security guards who knew many of the players on my favorite professional sports team. I really was like a kid in a candy shop, prettiest and most fun date, all I could eat delicious food, with a view one of my favorite stadiums and cities.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
College Football Week 11
I would like to start of and thank those that have and are serving our country, especially to those in my family. To me my grandfathers, Gramps and Granddaddy, thank you for what you did, the lessons you have taught me, stories you have told me, and your service to our country. To all of you reading, if you are reading on Veteran's Day or not, tell someone thank you for putting their life on the line so that you can live the life you do today.
Last week was a down week in the SEC for "big" games but a good week for me in picking winners. Without further delay here is how it is going to pan out this weekend...
South Carolina vs. Florida- The game in Gainesville, Florida is the SEC Eastern Division Championship. The Head Ball Coach returns again to the place where he won his Heisman, National and SEC Championships and you know the fans will be ready for his return with so much at stake. Who better to beat for Steve Spurrier to beat than the Gators to try an clinch the Gamecocks first ever visit to Atlanta? I just don't see it happening. Unless Stephen Garcia, Alshon Jeffery, and Marcus Lattimore can play flawlessly like the Alabama game I think Florida and the home crowd will be too much. South Carolina has never won in The Swamp and the trend will continue for at least two more years.
Georgia vs. Auburn- Like the game above this game could decide the other half of the SEC Championship game. With a win Auburn will make it to Atlanta amidst all the Cam Newton "allegations." The Dawgs have the offense to beat a poor defending Tigers, pass defense is only better than Vanderbilt in the SEC. The question is whether or not they will be able to keep up with Cam Newton. No defense has been able to this year and I don't see that trend changing this weekend. There will not be quite as many points in this one as Auburn's barn burner with Arkansas but get ready for an offensive show.
- I am expecting a field report from Auburn. My sister will be on site decked out in her finest red and black.
Mississippi State vs. Alabama- State makes their second trip in two weeks down I-20 as they head to Tuscaloosa. Last week the team attended the funeral of teammate Nick Bell, who died at the age of twenty after a brief bout with cancer, in Birmingham. Both teams will play with heavy hearts. There are several Crimson Tide football players who played high school ball with Bell. State has won their last six games, but Saban lost his last game at LSU. Which is more likely? The Bulldogs win number seven in a row, on the road, at night in Tuscaloosa, as Saban comes off of a loss? Or.. The Tide rolls, at home, at night, after a loss? I will always take the latter.
Utah vs. Notre Dame- Nothing is really appealing about this game so you may ask, Graham, why are you writing about it? It is giving me the chance to talk about Notre Dame football. This is the lowest the storied program has ever been. A recruit at the beginning of the season died. A student helping with practice has died. Next years recruiting class is losing commitments left and right. The Irish have list to Navy 3 out of the last four years. They lost to Tulsa. Bowl eligibility is questionable. What is going on? When it rains it pours and the Irish are going through a hurricane. Brian Kelley's offense can work but in the meantime the Irish need something good to happen, like the upset of No. 14 Utah. No, probably not. The rain just keeps coming with another beat down this weekend.
Penn State vs. Ohio State- Penn State has looked good as of late but the Nittany Lions have also been facing some overall weak defenses. Ohio State has quietly been climbing back up the rankings and with a strong conference and pretty strong out of conference schedule is not completely out a BCS bowl. Terelle Pryor show off some of his dual threat skills and the Buckeyes win easily at home against Penn State.
Other Winners (in bold):
Kansas State vs. Missouri
Oklahoma State vs. Texas
Virginia Tech at North Carolina
Ole Miss at Tennessee
Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Kansas State at Missouri
UTEP at Arkansas
Texas A&M at Baylor
Oregon at California
Stanford at Arizona State
Clemson at Florida State
Last week was a down week in the SEC for "big" games but a good week for me in picking winners. Without further delay here is how it is going to pan out this weekend...
South Carolina vs. Florida- The game in Gainesville, Florida is the SEC Eastern Division Championship. The Head Ball Coach returns again to the place where he won his Heisman, National and SEC Championships and you know the fans will be ready for his return with so much at stake. Who better to beat for Steve Spurrier to beat than the Gators to try an clinch the Gamecocks first ever visit to Atlanta? I just don't see it happening. Unless Stephen Garcia, Alshon Jeffery, and Marcus Lattimore can play flawlessly like the Alabama game I think Florida and the home crowd will be too much. South Carolina has never won in The Swamp and the trend will continue for at least two more years.
Georgia vs. Auburn- Like the game above this game could decide the other half of the SEC Championship game. With a win Auburn will make it to Atlanta amidst all the Cam Newton "allegations." The Dawgs have the offense to beat a poor defending Tigers, pass defense is only better than Vanderbilt in the SEC. The question is whether or not they will be able to keep up with Cam Newton. No defense has been able to this year and I don't see that trend changing this weekend. There will not be quite as many points in this one as Auburn's barn burner with Arkansas but get ready for an offensive show.
- I am expecting a field report from Auburn. My sister will be on site decked out in her finest red and black.
Mississippi State vs. Alabama- State makes their second trip in two weeks down I-20 as they head to Tuscaloosa. Last week the team attended the funeral of teammate Nick Bell, who died at the age of twenty after a brief bout with cancer, in Birmingham. Both teams will play with heavy hearts. There are several Crimson Tide football players who played high school ball with Bell. State has won their last six games, but Saban lost his last game at LSU. Which is more likely? The Bulldogs win number seven in a row, on the road, at night in Tuscaloosa, as Saban comes off of a loss? Or.. The Tide rolls, at home, at night, after a loss? I will always take the latter.
Utah vs. Notre Dame- Nothing is really appealing about this game so you may ask, Graham, why are you writing about it? It is giving me the chance to talk about Notre Dame football. This is the lowest the storied program has ever been. A recruit at the beginning of the season died. A student helping with practice has died. Next years recruiting class is losing commitments left and right. The Irish have list to Navy 3 out of the last four years. They lost to Tulsa. Bowl eligibility is questionable. What is going on? When it rains it pours and the Irish are going through a hurricane. Brian Kelley's offense can work but in the meantime the Irish need something good to happen, like the upset of No. 14 Utah. No, probably not. The rain just keeps coming with another beat down this weekend.
Penn State vs. Ohio State- Penn State has looked good as of late but the Nittany Lions have also been facing some overall weak defenses. Ohio State has quietly been climbing back up the rankings and with a strong conference and pretty strong out of conference schedule is not completely out a BCS bowl. Terelle Pryor show off some of his dual threat skills and the Buckeyes win easily at home against Penn State.
Other Winners (in bold):
Kansas State vs. Missouri
Oklahoma State vs. Texas
Virginia Tech at North Carolina
Ole Miss at Tennessee
Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Kansas State at Missouri
UTEP at Arkansas
Texas A&M at Baylor
Oregon at California
Stanford at Arizona State
Clemson at Florida State
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Weekend that Was
After a trip to Rome Georgia mountains and over Lake Lanier
One of my reasons for going home? I love sitting on the couch and watching football with the old man, especially when the Hogs play. Both of us sit there with our laptops looking up information about different teams and scores. Not many things can be more relaxing to me. (Mama, I enjoyed the walk, too.)
It is nice when the Razorbacks do not add any more stress to your life. They looked great against the No. 18 ranked team in the nation. We couldn’t get ever how much more fun it is to watch a game when your team can get the lead and control the rest of the game. Mallet looked great with another 300 yard game. Besides a few of the terrible calls by the refereeing crew and Tyler Wilson fumble at the end of the fourth quarter there was no negative yelling at the TV screen. The win insured that the SEC East winner will have at least 3 losses for the first time ever.
As far as the rest of the nation…
1. Called it a mile away. I knew that TCU was legit and now they have proved it to the rest of you. Their defense has allowed only 20 points in six games. No matter the league or division that is an impressive stat.
One of my reasons for going home? I love sitting on the couch and watching football with the old man, especially when the Hogs play. Both of us sit there with our laptops looking up information about different teams and scores. Not many things can be more relaxing to me. (Mama, I enjoyed the walk, too.)
It is nice when the Razorbacks do not add any more stress to your life. They looked great against the No. 18 ranked team in the nation. We couldn’t get ever how much more fun it is to watch a game when your team can get the lead and control the rest of the game. Mallet looked great with another 300 yard game. Besides a few of the terrible calls by the refereeing crew and Tyler Wilson fumble at the end of the fourth quarter there was no negative yelling at the TV screen. The win insured that the SEC East winner will have at least 3 losses for the first time ever.
As far as the rest of the nation…
1. Called it a mile away. I knew that TCU was legit and now they have proved it to the rest of you. Their defense has allowed only 20 points in six games. No matter the league or division that is an impressive stat.
2. LSU won a huge game and in effect helped Auburn Alabama
3. Let’s take out the C in TCU because right now they are the best team in Texas Kansas State Texas
4. Yes it is pretty much settled that Oregon
5. Sticking with the PAC-10 Stanford won another big game. I just wonder what would happen if Stanford had the chance to play Oregon
6. In light of the recent hoopla about non automatic qualifying teams playing for the national championship is the Big East really getting a bid for a BCS game? Right now the best they can offer is Pittsburgh
Saturday, November 6, 2010
The Weekend that Will Be
First and foremost let me wish a happy birthday to the most sports knowledgeable grandmother I know. Grannie, I hope you have a great one!
Secondly, I am sorry that I was not able to provide a breakdown of the action from last week. I have been working on a huge paper for one of my classes and every time I sat down at the computer writing did not sound like much fun. Nonetheless, I am in Rome this weekend, sitting in front of a fire, and enjoying a warm cup of coffee from an Arkansas Razorback mug. Life is good. Here are the picks for the weekend.
Alabama vs. LSU- The game to day will be Alabama Alabama
Arkansas South Carolina Columbia
Missouri at Texas Tech
Secondly, I am sorry that I was not able to provide a breakdown of the action from last week. I have been working on a huge paper for one of my classes and every time I sat down at the computer writing did not sound like much fun. Nonetheless, I am in Rome this weekend, sitting in front of a fire, and enjoying a warm cup of coffee from an Arkansas Razorback mug. Life is good. Here are the picks for the weekend.
TCU vs. Utah- It feels like everything is against the team from Fort Worth in this one as they have never won a game in Salt Lake
Arizona vs. Stanford- Another big game for Coach Jim Harbaugh and the Cardinal as they try to separate themselves from the pack, more specifically the Arizona Wildcats, in their quest for the last PAC-10 title ever. I was a little off last week when I said they will be played closely by the Huskies of Washington, winning 41-0. Now I am a believer. They win this game easily with the second best quarterback in the country and Heisman darkhorse leading the way in Andrew Luck.
Other Winners (In Bold)-
Baylor at Oklahoma State- Baylor is still on a high from beating the hated Texas
Nebraska at Iowa State- No repeat of last year but it is worth it just to see Iowa State Head Coach Paul Rhoads give an emotional post game speech.
Northwestern vs. Penn State- JoePa gets win number 400… Wow.
Hawaii at Boise State- Maybe not but you have to believe.
Washington at Oregon
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