Six for Friday

After a very busy week for this site’s negligent editor (me), We’re back with Dammit Herring’s picks for the six most interesting games of the week. We have one more pick than usual for two reasons: One, there are a lot of great games this weekend, and Two, This picture had six hot girls in it, and I wanted to run with it. Without any ado whatsoever:

Wake Forest is going to continue the ruination of Tommy Bowden’s coaching legacy. What is it with the Bowden clan these days? Bobby is a shade of his former self, Terry is still a pariah, and Tommy is lobbying for the picture spot in the encyclopedia next to the definition of “wasted potential”. Clemson was supposed to have a good team this year, but so was Auburn, so take that out of your rationale on this one. The Demon Deacons continue to roll through the ACC, and have screwed me every single time I’ve gone against them in the last two years. Hence, I’m going with Wake.
Editors note: I realize this was played last night, but my prediction was written on Wednesday, so just bask in my foresight.

Texas is going to give Alabama a hand in the polls by beating Oklahoma (where the wind blows gently down the plains!). The Longhorn’s Defensive coordinator Will Muschamp is hoping to earn his keep and show why coach Mac Brown hired him away from Auburn last year. If Texas beats Oklahoma, look for Alabama to jump into the #1 spot. Who would have ever thought that in a roundabout way, someone from Auburn would ever help Alabama out in the polls? Sam Bradford and the Sooners offense have been stellar this year, but have not yet been tested by a defense of Texas’ caliber, or by a defensive coordinator as wiley as Muschamp (who is still beloved by this site and the Auburn nation). Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy is playing better every game, and seems to be making solid decisions in clutch situations. Look for McCoy to come out on top in a quarterback duel with Bradford, and look for Texas’ secondary to be the difference maker in this close game.

An undefeated Vanderbilt (Editor’s note: really?!?!) is going to drive Mississippi State on down the road to Sylvester Croome’s eventual firing. Vandy is leading the SEC East (again… total disbelief here) despite being just shy of terrible on both offense and defense. Look for a beaten down Bulldog offense to make several turnovers, and for the Commodores to capitalize on them with serious points like they have done all year. Look for Vanderbilt’s backup quarterback, Tom Brady, to continue his meteoric rise to fame after last week’s incredible showing during the Auburn game.

I hate to say this, but LSU is going to hand Florida another loss in the Swamp. I think Les Miles is intellectually just shy of a ten year old playing NCAA 09 on the xbox when I look at his play calling, and I hate that he is continually rewarded for stupid decisions by getting lucky breaks time and again. Look for a great Tiger defense to stifle the Gators’ running game and forcing quarterback Tim Tebow to throw the ball. Look for Urban Meyer to vomit on the sidelines in disgust as Les Miles calls a successful hail mary touchdown pass to the kicker on 4th and 37 with 3 seconds left on the clock.

Missouri is going loooooooooooooooooong on Oklahoma State. The Tigers haven’t been challenged yet this season, but it should be interesting to see how their 15th ranked rushing defense squares off against the Cowboys’ 2nd ranked rushing offense. Oh yeah, and Missouri has some kind named Daniels at quarterback who can throw the ball pretty good. He was in the running for something called a “Hiseman” last year, whatever that means. Oklahoma State should provide a solid challenge for Missouri, but look for the Tigers to roll over them on their way to losing another far less prestigious game later in the season to ruin their National Championship hopes.

Penn State is going to continue their journey to be college football’s equivalent of “the world’s smartest retard” as Big Ten champion with a victory over Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions come into this game with the Big Ten’s most explosive offensive (must… resist… easy… joke…) and more than a few memories of a sad loss to the Badgers the last time they played at Camp Randall Stadium. Meanwhile, pre-season Big Ten favorite Wisconsin is desperately trying to avoid their first 0 – 3 start since 2000. I have a feeling the Nittany Lions are going to maul zee Badgers. Get it? Maul? Like a Lion mauls things? No? Okay then…