Friday, September 12, 2008

Week 3 Preview



#13 Kansas at #19 USF

Whomever said they predicted USF and Kansas being a big game even two or three years ago is a liar. I believe that the rise of traditionally marginal programs is directly related to scholarship limitations instituted by the NCAA in the last twenty years. Programs like Kansas and USF to name a few have thrived on the NCAA “spreading the wealth” and now aspire to join the ranks of the elite college football programs. USF is at home and has marvelous speed on defense but I think that Kansas gets the job done 27-24

#2 Georgia at South Carolina

What’s a goon to a goblin? I assure you the Gamecocks will be able to tell you after this SEC east clash. USC has a very good defense especially their interior line and linebacking core, however Georgia led by Knowshon Moreno has too many weapons to be stopped. Georgia wins 42-17

#16 Oregon at Purdue

Oregon has not been tested this year so a lot is riding on this game for the Ducks. Joe Tiller always keeps it interesting on the offensive side of the ball. Look for the Ducks to win in a shootout

UCLA at #18 BYU

UCLA really found itself in the second half against Tennessee in week one. I’m sure Norm Chow UCLA offensive coordinator threw some new wrinkles in Bruin attack during their off week. and BYU will not be able to squeak by another Pac-10 opponent. UCLA by 14

Notre Dame at Michigan

Nobody cares how sad it that? The Fighting Irish and Wolverine programs are in a state of flux, especially Michigan. These two will be back in the nation limelight but how long will it take Rich Rod to get it done in Ann Arbor? Charlie Weiss, at least in my opinion, is on the hot seat after barley scraping past SDSU last week. I hate watching NBC college football it really does suck I don’t care who sues me. Regardless, I'm calling Michigan by three 17-14.

SMU at # 12 Texas Tech

This game may last 15 or 16 hours the way June Jones and Mike Leach like to pass the ball around. Expect Graham Harrell to post at least 500 yards in the air against a suspect Pony secondary. The final on Sunday afternoon will be Tech winning 65-21

#5 Ohio State At #1 USC

Beanie or no Beanie, unless Tyrelle Pryor plays the game of his life OSU gets thumped in the newly remodeled Coliseum. Take home assignment: Google USC’s record after an off week in the last 6 years. Trojans 35-13

#3 Oklahoma At Washington
Oklahoma will once again score 84753740583 points and hold Washington to less than 28. Will this be the Oklahoma team that can display some consistency in offensive prowess until the end of the season? We have all seen this early season Sooner offensive explosion more than a few years in the past only to fade like the color in the trees in late autumn. Sam Bradford may be the QB to change all that OU by a lot.

#10 Wisconsin at #21 Fresno State

Pat Hill has to earn some respect he will take his Bulldogs anywhere and play anybody. That being said FSU finally gets a marquee home game, expect the Dogs’ from the Valley to capitalize on their opportunity in one of the most physical games of the year. FSU 27-17

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