Tuesday, November 26, 2013

My Week 14 College Football Picks\Predictions

As rivalry week gets closer, and rankings, conference-championships mean more, and more.  Here are my Week 14 College Football Picks\Predictions.  Enjoy!



#1 Alabama at Auburn
My Pick: Alabama

My Score: 31-10





#6 Clemson at #10 South Carolina
My Pick: South Carolina

My Score: 42-28






#21 Texas A&M at #5 Missouri
My Pick: Missouri

My Score: 38-28






#4 Ohio State at Michigan
My Pick: Ohio State

My Score: 35-20





#2 Florida State at Florida
My Pick: Florida State

My Score: 45-17





 Happy Thanksgiving enjoy the Holidays! 


Monday, November 25, 2013

My Top 25 College Football Rankings

#25. Arizona
#24. Duke
#23. USC
#22. UCLA
#21. Louisville
#20. Oklahoma
#19. Texas A&M
#18. UCF
#17. Northern Illinois
#16. Fresno State
#15. Wisconsin
#14. LSU
#13. Arizona State
#12. Oregon
#11. Baylor
#10. Michigan State
#9.  South Carolina
#8.  Stanford
#7.  Oklahoma State
#6.  Clemson
#5.  Missouri
#4.  Auburn
#3.  Ohio State
#2.  Florida State
#1.  Alabama


Why?: There's not very much controversy here, but I'll explain why I have my top 25 like I have.  You might wonder why South Carolina moved up to #9, well I'll tell you.  I have South Carolina moving up because I didn't think Baylor should remain in the top 10 with that 32-point blowout, they are a great team but I don't think they're worthy, like Clemson right after losing to FSU big, I just don't think they need to remain in the top 10, until they work they're way back in the top ten


Thursday, November 21, 2013

What to Watch For College Football Week 13

Missouri's Wide Receivers
Why?: Missouri will have starting QB James Franklin back for the showdown at #24 Ole Miss.  And if he wants to have a good game he must be able to spread Ole Miss's defense out, and the only way that can happen is if Missouri's WR's play well Dorial Green-Beckham is Mizzou's main WR he stands at 6'6'' 220 Lbs, and that will be the key for Missouri Saturday at #24 Ole Miss.




Oklahoma State's Defense
Why?:  We all know that #4 Baylor is one of the top offenses in the country, well...#10 Oklahoma State plays them Saturday and if Oklahoma State wants to hang with them, they will have two ways they can do that.  #1:  Win in a shootout, or #2:  Win by stopping Baylor's offense.  I think they probably will end up winning in a shootout, but if their defense gives up anymore than 56 points I don't think they will be able to win this ball game, so that's why in my opinion if their defense plays at least a mild-to-good game, they have a shot.





LSU's Defense
Why?: #22 LSU plays #12 Texas A&M Saturday, and like Oklahoma State, they play a high-powered offense.  Texas A&M, led by Johnny Manziel (the former Heisman winner).  Plays an extremely explosive offense.  Mississippi State, Alabama, and Auburn all know how tough this guys is to face, especially with Mike Evans, the he 6'5'', 225 pounder with a long wing-span.  So A&M has a top 10 offense, and LSU has had their struggles on defense, but if they want to win this game, they are certainly going to have to hold A&M under 45.  You might wonder why not even lower?  Well, A&M's defense is a different story, they are young and inexperienced (ranked 88th in points against).  We all know LSU will be able to score vs A&M, but will they be able to play good enough defense to win?  I think they will, but that remains to be seen.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

My Week 13 College Football Picks

#5 Oregon at Arizona
My Pick: Oregon

My Score: 48-21




#12 Texas A&M at #22 LSU
My Pick: LSU  

My Score: 45-41 Upset Alert!





#17 Arizona State at #14 UCLA
My Pick: UCLA


My Score: 42-35







#19 Wisconsin at #25 Minnesota
My Pick: Wisconsin

My Score: 35-34






#8 Missouri at #24 Ole Miss
My Pick: Missouri

My Score: 45-21





#4 Baylor at #12 Oklahoma State
My Pick: Oklahoma State

My Score: 49-45 Upset Alert!



Tuesday, November 19, 2013

My Top 5 Most Impressive College Football Teams Week 12

5. Auburn
Why: Auburn came in to Saturday #7 with a major test in rival #25 Georgia, and they impressed me earlier in the game when they got that big lead, but they led 37-17 in the 4th quarter, Georgia ended up scoring 21 unanswered points, but that was not the part that impressed me.  The part that impressed me was those last 50 seconds, especially that 8 second play, some people call it, "The Play of The Year" or "The Miracle on the Plains" either way that plays impressive. The composure of the Auburn players on that 4th & 18 was really impressed me.




4. Michigan State
Why?: Michigan State played Nebraska on Saturday, and Nebraska who was coming off a 17-13 victory at Michigan.  Nebraska who has a fairly good offense even with starting QB Taylor Martinez hurt. But what I found impressive was their ability get a lead, and I found it impressive that they were able to force 5 turnovers at Nebraska, and that's enough for #4 on my. "Most Impressive Teams"




3. Oklahoma State
Why?: Many people including me, thought that Texas would be able to stop Oklahoma State, but they proved us wrong.  I was really impressed with the way they executed on defense, and offense to come out with a 38-13 win at #24 Texas.






2. Baylor
Why?: #4 Baylor came in to Saturday vs Texas Tech, it was at a neutral site.  I found it really impressive when Texas Tech got a 14-0 lead on them, and they came back to not only lead, but to blow them out 63-34, this game was more then impressive for me.  And what also made me impressed was Baylor's depth nobody heard of Levi Norwood until that ball game 7 Rec, 156 yards, and 3 total TDs.  And that is why they are #2, on my.  "Most Impressive Teams"






1. USC
Why?: USC played #4 Stanford Saturday, in a game many thought could be a trap game for #4 Stanford, and they were right.  I was really impressed with them in the way that they were able to keep up it close, I thought when they stopped #4 Stanford from scoring when it was 17-17, and especially converting on 4th down conversion as well was really impressive to me, vs a good Stanford defense.







Sunday, November 17, 2013

My College Football Week 13 Rankings

25.  Duke
24.  Ole Miss
23.  USC
22.  Louisville
21.  Oklahoma
20.  Northern Illinois
19.  Arizona State
18.  UCF
17.  LSU
16.  Wisconsin
15.  Fresno State
14.  UCLA
13.  Michigan State
12.  South Carolina
11.  Oklahoma State
10.  Stanford
9.    Texas A&M
8.    Clemson
7.    Missouri
6.    Auburn
5.    Oregon
4.    Ohio State
3.    Baylor
2.    Florida State
1.    Alabama



Why?: There may be a couple of things that catch your eye, and it's probably either Oregon, and Auburn shuffle, or Baylor, Ohio State shuffle.  I'll explain both.  Last week I had Auburn ahead of Oregon, this week I changed it because of both their games.  They both won, but I didn't like how Auburn gave up their 3 touchdown lead in the 4th quarter.

And for Oregon they were fine, they had no problem with Utah, so that's why I shuffled each other, but it could change, Auburn has loads of talent and like last week you could make an argument that one deserves something over another.  But just for right now Oregon comes in ahead of Auburn.




Why?: You are probably wondering why Baylor moved ahead of Ohio State in my new rankings.  I'll explain.  I think both teams are very talented, but I didn't like how Ohio State gave up 35 points to a 3-7 Illinois team.  And it was only a 12 point game up until late in the 4th,  I don't like how Ohio State struggles with some of their easier opponents.



And I'll tell you what made me impressed with Baylor.  Baylor had a tougher opponent in Texas Tech, and they were down 14-0 early but I like their resilience to come back, and really blowout Texas Tech 63-34.  But this could change if Ohio State wins out, and beats whoever they play in their conference championship I might switch them like how I might with Auburn, and Oregon.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Who I Think has The Edge In CFB Week 12

#25 Georgia at #7 Auburn

Passing Game:        UGA
Running Game:       AUB
Defensive Game:     AUB
Special Teams:        AUB
Coaching Game:      UGA
Wide Receiver Play: UGA
Offensive Line:        UGA




#12 Oklahoma State at #24 Texas

Passing Game:           TEX
Running Game:          OSU
Defensive Game:        OSU
Special Teams:           TEX
Coaching Game:         TEX
Wide Receiver Play     OSU
Offensive Line:           OSU



Texas Tech at #5 Baylor

Passing Game:           BAY
Running Game:          BAY
Defensive Play:          TTU
Special Teams:           BAY
Coaching Game:         TTU
Wide Receiver Play:    BAY
Offensive Line:           TTU


Florida at #10 South Carolina

Passing Game:            SC
Running Game:           UF
Defensive Play:           UF
Special Teams:           SC
Coaching Game:         SC
Wide Receivers:          SC
Offensive Line:           UF


#4 Stanford at USC

Passing Game:    USC
Running Game:  STAN
Defensive Play:  STAN
Special Teams:   STAN
Coaching Game: STAN
Wide Receivers: STAN
Offensive Line:   USC





#1 Alabama at Mississippi State

Passing Game:    BAMA
Running Game:   BAMA
Defensive Game: BAMA
Special Teams:    MSU
Coaching Game:  BAMA
Offensive Line:    BAMA

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

My Week 12 College Football Picks

#25 Georgia at #7 Auburn

My Pick: Auburn
Score: 38-21





#12 Oklahoma State at #24 Texas

My Pick: Texas
Score: 35-31





Texas Tech at #5 Baylor

My Pick: Baylor
Score: 56-35





#4 Stanford at USC

My Pick: Stanford
Score: 31-21





#1 Alabama at Mississippi State

My Pick: Alabama
Score: 42-3


Tuesday, November 12, 2013

My Top 5 Most Impressive CFB Teams Week 11

5. Florida State
Why?: I know Florida State didn't play a high quality opponent in Wake Forest, but what they did do is force 7 turnovers, and that's hard to do on any team.  And 59-3 on the road I thought was really impressive,



4. Baylor
Why?: Baylor came in to this ball game vs #10 Oklahoma, people were labeling this game as "Baylor's first test" and indeed it was, and the reason I found this 41-12 victory so impressive was because of these 3 reasons.  1. Blowout,  2. Kept early lead,   3. Came in with a Game-Plan.




3. Virgina Tech
Why?: Virginia Tech came in to this game dropping two games, and it seemed like all their momentum was gone, but they were able to regroup and come out victorious, and that's what caught my eye on the road vs #11 Miami.  And being able to win 42-24, is the reason their 3rd on my. "Most Impressive Teams"




2. Alabama
Why?: #1 Alabama Crimson Tide played #13 LSU Saturday in a game that everybody thought could be their biggest challenge this season, but they proved otherwise they came out played well in the 2nd half, and won 38-17.



1. Stanford
Why?: #3 Stanford biggest challenge was #3 Oregon Saturday, and I found this victory so impressive I picked them to win, but this was really impressive they bulldozed #3 Oregon early, and kept the lead this is why they are #1 on my. "Most Impressive Teams"


Sunday, November 10, 2013

My CFB Week 12 Rankings

25. Miami (FL)
24. Georgia
23. Oklahoma
22. Texas
21. Arizona State
20. Northern Illinois
19. Louisville
18. Wisconsin
17. LSU
16. Fresno State
15. UCF
14. UCLA
13. Michigan State
12. Oklahoma State
11. South Carolina
10. Texas A&M
 9.  Clemson
 8.  Missouri
 7. Oregon
 6. Auburn
 5. Stanford
 4. Baylor
 3. Ohio State
 2. Florida State
 1. Alabama


Why?: There isn't to much controversy, but you might wonder why I have Oregon #7, and Auburn #6.  Well I'll explain you can make the argument Oregon is a better team, and I don't doubt that.  We would probably have to see them play to find out, but I have Auburn #6, because I think they earned it beating Texas A&M, and we will find out just how good they are when they play Georgia.  And Oregon had their chance to remain in the top 3, but they lost.  Who knows they could get back in, but right now I have Auburn #6.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

My Spreads For The Biggest CFB Games

#3 Oregon at #5 Stanford
Spread:     -11.0 Oregon

My Spread: -3.5 Stanford




#10 Oklahoma at #6 Baylor
Spread:      -14.5 Baylor

My Spread: -3.0 Oklahoma




#9 Auburn at Tennessee
Spread:      -9.0  Auburn

My Spread -20.0 Auburn




#13 LSU at #1 Alabama
Spread:     -12.5 Alabama

My Spread: 18.0

My Week 11 CFB Picks

#3 Oregon at #5 Stanford

My Pick: Stanford: 41-38




#10 Oklahoma at #6 Baylor

My Pick: Oklahoma: 45-42





#9 Auburn at Tennessee

My Pick: Auburn: 38-17





#13 LSU at #1 Alabama

My Pick: Alabama: 28-10





#2 Florida State at Wake Forest

My Pick: Florida State: 52-17

Monday, November 4, 2013

My Top 5 Most Impressive CFB Teams

5. Ohio State
Why?: I think Ohio State was very impressive Saturday, we all know that it was Purdue, but winning 56-0, after a 63-14 route vs Penn State.  I think that was very impressive being able to get up, and dominate after a 63-14 win.




4. Georgia
Why?: You might wonder "Why?" well this is the reason I thought Florida was going to win, and Georgia ended up proving me wrong, and also they had all their offensive stars hurt.  And they were still able to come out with the victory, I know Florida did too, but I just found their victory really impressive.




3. Oklahoma State
Why?: Oklahoma State came in to Saturday with one loss, and they were a underdog to #15 Texas Tech on the road, but they came in on fire up early, and often they ended up winning 52-34.  So that's why they are #4 on my. "Most Impressive Teams"



2. Michigan State
Why?: Michigan State was very impressive, I was shocked when I saw they were leading big 22-6, and all they did was play better for the rest of this game they kept it up including holding #21 Michigan to -49 rushing yards.  So that is why they get the #4 spot on my.  "Most Impressive Teams"




1. Florida State
Why?: Florida State came in to Saturday #3, vs #7 Miami.  And once again they play great in another trap game winning 41-14 was very impressive to me, being able to come out winning, and keep that lead was really impressive, and that's why once again their #1 on my.  "Most Impressive Teams"