Why do I hear Dolly Parton singing 9 to 5?
Last week was the third week in a row I was betrayed by some of the teams I picked to win and yes, 9 winners and 5 losers. Of course, I did leave the Hoosiers out of the mix last week. This ole Homer will never pick against the Hoosiers. I can, however, defer. In earnest I was proud of the Indiana Hoosiers effort last week against the 4th ranked Michigan Wolverines. The score was 10-10 at halftime. The game is based on two halves. With that said, we know Indiana was bested in the second half. Still, they played hard and they are making progress. This week things will get better for the Hoosiers. They will beat Maryland.
This week:
Ole Miss beats Auburn…The Rebels are having a great season and that will not be lost this week. Look for the Rebs to score 40.
Illinois beats Minnesota…The Illini are a fun team to watch and they are ranked in the Top 25. Their only loss? The season opener against the Indiana Hoosiers.
Michigan beats Penn State…The Wolverines will bounce back in a big way against the Nittany bunch. After Michigan waded through the Hoosiers for a half, they will be ready to play.
Alabama beats Tennessee…A Top 10 matchup that should be a good one. Are the Vols poised to take one from Bama? I don’t think so.
Indiana beats Maryland…The Hoosiers have a new O-Line Coach and he is a Mallory Man. That can’t hurt anything.
NC State beats Syracuse…The Wolfpack still have a great deal to play for.
Georgia beats Vandy…Yes, I too am bestowed a cupcake now and again.
Washington beats Arizona…The Huskies look to avenge a loss to that other Arizona team.
Florida beats LSU…In the Swamp? Can LSU lose two in a row? Yes. Yes they can. Gators make Coach Kelly ache again.
Mississippi State beats Kentucky...The Offense for Coach Mike Leach’s Cowbell Gang will be too much for the Wildcats. Kentucky won’t be able to keep up.
Purdue beats Nebraska…The Boilermakers are doing better.
North Carolina beats Duke…The Tar Heels have hit their stride. This is a football game, by the way.
USC beats Utah…USC has to try to keep up with UCLA. Last week the Bruins beat Utah 42 to 32 and it was not that close. College football is better when these future Big Ten teams from LA are doing well.
Clemson beats Florida State…Clemson is enjoying their good times that once belonged to the Seminoles when Bobby Bowden was coaching in Tallahassee.
Hope all are safe and sound. Enjoy your weekend!
Speaking the rights.
Danny Johnson