Well its time for my week 2 picks. I’m still working on my story of the Tiger Tail Team from last weekend and just trying to get it all nice and neat before I publish it. So be patient! Plus a new website is currently being worked on and we hope to have it up soon! Last week I went 12-1 straight up on my picks and only 7-6 against the spread for those keeping tack at home. If I was a gambling man, I’d look worse than Tommy Tuberville did against Florida in ’02 when he tried that fake punt on Auburn’s own 20. So without further ado, onto my picks for week two!
WEEK 2
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kentucky @ Rupp Arena
Kentucky is a 13 point favorite
Last week Kentucky struggled mightily against a team that has a giant red blob as a mascot (Big Red of WKU). Not that mascots matter. The Chippewas played an FCS school and didn’t look that impressive on paper. This game baffles me. I think Kentucky wins but not sure if they will cover. I’d like to think they will but Kentucky’s coach is quite the Joker. I’ll take Kentucky and the over.
Kentucky 28, CMU 7
Mississippi State vs. Auburn @ God’s Country… where fans should never leave early, unless its homecoming or a blow out or some other reasonable excuse.
Mississippi State is a 7 point favorite
Mississippi State beat Memphis so bad last Thursday night that I’m reminded why Tiger fans nearly rioted when Calipari left for Kentucky: no one cares about football at Memphis. Auburn on the other hand struggled mightily against lowly Utah State and had to have an onside kick to win the game. The biggest improvement for a team comes between week 1 and week 2 so don’t start selling tickets yet Auburn fans. This is Mississippi State’s first road game (Memphis was basically a neutral site game for Miss. State. No one cares about Memphis football) of the season and there is a lot of bad blood in the water. I get the impression that Auburn was trying to do as little as possible against Utah State on offense and it nearly cost them the game. I expect significant improvements on the defensive side of the ball for Auburn. Call me a homer, but I expect Auburn to pull off the “upset” over Megan Mullen’s Dawgs.
Auburn 34, Miss. St. 31
Alabama vs. Penn State @ Happy Valley
Alabama is a 10 point favorite
Alabama travels to Happy Valley in one of the better week 2 games to face Joe Pa and his bottle cap glasses. Last year Alabama absolutely dominated a young Penn State team in Tuscaloosa. But this time Penn State is at home and all grown up. The problem for them is the world is not a vacuum and Alabama is only better on defense this year. Both teams have excellent defenses which puts the impetus on the offense. I like Bama’s offense better then I like States. This should be a throw-back to old football and a good smash mouth game. I’ll take Bama to win, but I think ten points is mighty hefty.
Alabama 17, Penn State 13
Cincinnati vs. Tennessee @ Knoxville
Tennessee is a 6.5 point favorite
In a game I could care less about except for SEC Pride Tennessee takes on Cincinnati. I expect Andy Dalton to come out and outduel Jake Locker ... oh wait, Bearcats not Bengals and Vols not Titans. I don’t have time for this. I’m taking Tennessee and the over. SEC pride baby!
Tennessee 31, Cincinnati 24
South Carolina vs. Georgia @Mark Richt’s last stand
South Carolina is a 3 point favorite
I’m not sure what looked worse, Georiga’s performance against Boise State or their uniforms. No running game and Kellen Moore nickel and dimed them to death down the field. South Carolina struggled against East Carolina until Stephen Garcia served whatever suspension Spurrier had given him for whatever he did wrong. I’m sure it was less than a felony, but don’t quote me on that. To be successful in the SEC you have to be able to run the ball. Georgia can’t and won’t be able to against South Carolina. South Carolina can pass and run. Garcia, Jeffreys and Lattimore are a dangerous combination and will help lead to the Kirby Smart Era at Georgia. I like South Carolina big…
South Carolina 35, Georgia 21
Southern Illinois vs. Ole Miss @ Admiral Ackbar’s hideout
There is no line. Frankly I’d feel sorry for anyone sitting in it to watch this game.
Ole Miss lost to BYU at home to open the season. This makes it Back to back years where Houston Nutt has lived up to his reputation. Another FCS school is coming to town in traditional powerhouse Southern Illinois. Ole Miss has a new QB, a couple of running backs are hurt, and they just plain aren’t good. I don’t think it is a stretch to say Ole Miss should win this game on talent alone, but this is Houston Nutt we are talking about. I’ll take the fighting Ackbar’s in a game that will be closer than it should be.
Ole Miss 31, Southern Illinois 23
New Mexico vs. Arkansas @ Little Rock
Arkansas is a 36 point favorite.
New Mexico is going to be the bacon to bring home the bacon for playing the bacon. You follow that? More like New Mexico is going to be chopped liver. Arkansas should cover and have room for pancakes on the side. Bacon!
Arkansas: 52 New Mexico: 10 Bacon: delicious!
UAB vs. Florida @ The Swamp
Florida is a 22 point favorite
UAB opens there season this weekend against the Florida Gators. Florida looked impressive in game 1. Neil Callaway is coaching for his job this year. I want to believe that UAB could pull of the upset, but they aren’t playing a Nick Saban coached team. However, they are playing against one of his disciples in Will Muschamp… hmmm… Not going to happen, but a grown man with childlike tendencies can dream can’t he?
Florida 38, UAB 24
Connecticut vs. Vanderbilt @ Nashvegas
Connecticut is a 1 point favorite
Vandy started the season off with promise! Unfortunately, it ends there. Every couple of years I want to believe Vandy will rise up and prove that smart, nerdy kids can play football with the giants of the SEC. But that only happens when you are subscribing to the Tony Franklin total offense makeover. Connecticut will win and I think I’ll take the over.
Connecticut 31, Vandy 14
LSU vs. Northwestern State @ Red Stick
There is no line.
LSU looked impressive in their win over the mouthy Donald Ducks and defended SEC pride, unlike Georgia. This weekend Les Miles could accidently pick up poo and it still would taste good to him. Since it is night game I hope he doesn’t see his shadow. The real story with this game is that they’ve played nine times prior and Northwestern State is yet to score a point. Can Les and the world’s best bar fighters make it 10? I think so…
LSU 59, Northwestern State 0
These are my picks and I’m sticking to them until you aren’t paying attention and I’ll edit them. I hope everyone has a great week and War Eagle!
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