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UF-UGA

Waldini - I guess that talk about Tebow being the greatest of all time in college football have died down. Funny what happens when you don't have playmakers around you. But even without the Harvins of the world, they are still the class of the SEC East. So the largest cocktail party will be doing the Gator chomp post game. GATORS

Gangsta D - If the Dawgs' D actually had a pulse, I would feel more confident in a UGA win. Nevertheless, it's funny how Tebow gets all the credit when the offense is rolling, but when it struggles it's "Well the line play is poor, he doesn't have down field threat, the play calling is lackluster." Or maybe he's not the GOD people made him out to be. Anyway, I hope GA wins just to shut up the douchebag Gator fans I have to deal with. But, I'm going with Florida.

Da Realist - Florida

USC-Oregon

Waldini - Interesting game. Oregon after the embarrassing loss and post game fiasco to Boise St, have quietly moved up the rankings. Barkley's not the 2nd coming of say Matt Leinart but honestly he doesn't have to be (although I think he will end up being better). Game's in Autzen. Call me crazy, but I believe "the DUCKS will be flying VERNE ". Sorry bad imitation of Bill Raftery. DUCKS

Gangsta D - Freshman QB. Autzen Stadium. Real good Oregon team. I think the Ducks do it.

Da Realist - USC

Texas-OK St

Waldini - Easy one for me. No Dez Bryant + surprisingly good Texas D = a L for the Cowboys. LONGHORNS

Gangsta D - McCoy goes off. Okie St keeps it close for three quarters before Sergio Kindle removes Zach Robinson's spleen in the 4th.

Da Realist - Texas

Miami-Wake Forest

Waldini - I think Harris rebounds nicely in this one. 'CANES

Gangsta D - "Jacory's only a sophomore. Jacory's only a sophomore. Jacory's only a sophomore." Which means, he's gonna make some mistakes. Hopefully, he doesn't make 4 of them again this week. Miami wins a closer than needs to be game. This team is still a year away, but damn I wish that year would hurry up and get here.

Da Realist - Miami

Tenn-S Cack

Waldini - Weird feeling about my boys. I've said repeatedly the D and running game are straight. It's the QB play that's killed them. Actually shoulda beat Alabama last week but you know how I feel about woulda coulda shoulda. The 'Cocks should win because their O is better. But I'm still salty at one of my boys, a former SC alumni, for having the nerve to debate why Obama didn't deserve the Nobel Peace prize and in the process couldn't spell to save his ass. Just because I'm hating....VOLS

Gangsta D - No fucking idea. Aren't they basically the same team? Tough stingy defenses with strong running games and erratic QBs. Coin flip goes to...........S. Cack, just because Kiffin is trying to impede on our recruiting efforts. They need another couple of losses to make recruits think twice.

Da Realist - Tennessee


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Miami vs Va Tech

Waldini: Another one of those wacky ACC matchups. CANES

Gangsta D: Miami has the most raw talent in the ACC. Talent doesn't always come through in a pinch. Against the Hokies, it will. I'm hoping for a big win, but I'll take a squeaker.

Realist: Miami

UF vs S. Cack

Waldini: FLORIDA. No explanation besides see games against LSU, Georgia

Gangsta D: The Cocks have a strong defense. I hate Florida. UPSET ALERT!!! I think the Ole Ball coach gets it done. I have no facts to support this, just an overwhelming desire to see Florida fail.

Realist: SCarolina

UT vs KU

Waldini: Reesing has been just ok this yr. McCoy has been off the charts this year. So what if the game's being played in Lawrence. TEXAS

Gangsta D: The Jayhawks can put up points, but the Horns will be too tough.

Realist: Texas

BC vs FSU

Waldini: I'm going to continue to keep riding the Tallahassee Train. FLORIDA ST

Gangsta D: FSU looks to be legit this year. BC just blanked ND, but that doesn't really mean anything. Noles in a tough one.

Realist: FSU

UNC vs Maryland

Waldini: see Miam-Vtech comments. MARYLAND

Gangsta D: I need Maryland to win in order for the Canes to have a shot at Tampa, so there you go.

Realist: NCarolina

UK-Vandy

Waldini: Wow, I never thought in my short Commission years, this game would be on here as part of the pick 'em. You sure this isn't for basketball or baseball :-). KENTUCKY

Gangsta D: Yes, UK-Vandy was a curious choice. What did you want? Bama-Miss St?
The Cats gave UGA all they could handle last week, so I'm going with Kentucky.

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Insane Weekend In College Football

Waldini:

- Man, I told ya'll I was converted to watch Big 12 games this season after the Red River shootout and last night didn't disappoint. Yep, I spurned my own boys (who embarrassed themselves as usual) to watch the classic in Lubbock. Harrell put 400 plus on dem Horns and that Crabtree 4Q catch, body control, and game winning TD was pure hotness. Do I think Texas Tech will run the table? hell naw, they losing to OU in 2 weeks.

- Speaking of Smokey, hmm, 4 conference losses versus 1 conference win with 3 conference games left to play. They either will finish last or next to last in the SEC East. Still think I should support Phil in his dark days. Me neither....

- The ACC is quietly putting on an interesting battle week in and week out. Miami upsets the suddenly mighty Cavs on the road, Clemson shocks BC on the road, GT holds off the surging 'Noles, and Maryland keeps rolling. They have 4 teams in the top 25 right now and both divisions are far from being decided.

- Georgia oh Georgia. Everytime, I fall for the koolaid (see Quincy Carter in the late 90s), you do your best to make me look stupid. Yesterday was no exception. People said the offensive line was the major weakness. Hell naw, look like that defense may have been overexaggerated.

- Speaking of D, I told you that Longhorns D wasn't that good. Good defenses don't repeatedly give up 30 plus pts to teams. They shut 'em down.

- Don't sleep but Boise St and Utah are both undefeated and making noise. Will we have two party crashers this year?

Gangsta D:

The 'Canes are gonna be a problem next year. I'm glad people have got their shots in the last couple years, cause a storm is brewing in South FL. Read more!

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UGA - UF

Waldini: This is a difficult one. Since the 'Bama loss, Georgia has been laying teams out. Since the Ole Miss loss, Florida has been laying teams out. Who wins? I'm going with GEORGIA in a squeaker

Gangsta D: Matt Stafford's arm is from another planet. He made throws against LSU that maybe 2-3 PRO QBs can make. He's the difference. Knowshon is gonna get his. UGA's defense can't shut down Florida. Staff's gonna have to put it in the air and score points. I think he's ready to make the leap.

Realist: I have no idea at this point. I'm picking Florida because...well, can Georgia show up two weeks in a row?

UT - TT

Waldini: Waldini's upset special. For some reason I just think McCoy's luck runs out on Sat. TEXAS TECH

Gangsta D: OK, THIS is the week that Texas succumbs to a team after consecutive emotional victories. I hope.

Realist: Always Texas in this matchup. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not picking Tech ever in this matchup and I *may* be wrong 1 time out of 10.

OU - 'Braska

Waldini: OKLAHOMA. No explanation needed lol

Gangsta D: Oklahoma will kill the Cornhuskers.

Realist: Oklahoma

FSU - G Tech

Waldini: I was reading USA Today and they spotlighted the Varsity as great place to eat in Atlanta. What does this have to do with this pick? For the simple reason that I h8 the Varsity (vastly overrated) which means I'm Silky Johnson aka Playa Hata of the Year. FLORIDA ST.

Gangsta D: Unfortunately, the Noles appear to be decent this year. Tech looked like a surprise team before falling to the Cavs. I'll go with Tech. That triple option will fluster Mickey. I think.

Realist: Probably a toss-up, but I'm going with the Noles
Miami - UVA

Waldini: This is the same UVA that got destroyed by the Men of Troy and UConn in back to back weeks. And now they are upsetting ACC teams left and right. I think Shannon's a better coach than Groh but UVA's been playing better of late. VIRGINIA

Gangsta D: On pure talent and potential, the Wahoos shouldn't get within two TDs of the Canes. But our best players are true freshmen and redshirt freshmen, so they are so inconcsistent. But, they will be out for blood after that 48-0 mollywhopping from last year.

Realist: Virginia
ND - Pitt

Waldini: Did you know ND was 5-2? that Pitt was the Big East leader? Neither did I and since I'm still in Silky Johnson mode, you know where this is going. PITT

Gangsta D: I'll never ever pick ND. If it's ND versus The Hell's Angels, I got the Hell's Angels.

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KU - OK

Waldini: Reesing's decent but he's not McCoy. Bradford and friends bounce back. SOONERS

Gangsta D: Hmm...I don't know about this one. Kansas is pretty good. OU HAS to have a hangover from last week. I doubt they come out with guns blazing. If they start slow, the Jayhawks may pounce. Hmm...that being said, I'll go with the Sooners.

Realist: OU

Mizzou - UT

Waldini: Do the Longhorns have a letdown after slaying the beast last week? Macklin and Daniels are a lethal combo but unless one of them's playing both ways,that horrible defense will continue to get exposed. LONGHORNS

Gangsta D: Chase gets back in the Heisman race by dismantling the Longhorns. Book it.

Realist: Texas

UGA - Vandy

Waldini: Vandy continues to shock me by making it on Gangsta's weekly pick 'em list. But this is another loss that will soon keep them off. BULLDAWGS

Gangsta D: Vandy is actually good this year, so yeah they get in the picks. Two years ago they shocked the Dawgs at home and probably should've beaten them last year. UGA has too much talent, but this one goes to the wire again.

Realist: Georgia

Baylor - OK St

Waldini: Pimp I know Baylor is doing its' best Vandy impersonation, winning under the radar and what not. But have you seen that Cowboys offense???? COWBOYS

Gangsta D: Baylor's QB is the truth. Dude is just nasty. Nevertheless Mike Gundy is a man. Cowboys by double digits.

Realist: OK State

Clemson - G Tech

Waldini: Bowden's fired, Harper and his daddy call Tommy out, and the rest of the team showed mixed emotions. Yep Hollywood drama in tiny Clemson SC. Oh yea CJ Spiller is out for the game. YELLOW JACKETS

Gangsta D: The Ramblin Wreck has just been waiting in the weeds. They haven't got much pub, but they seem to be pretty good. Clemson should be in the Top 5, which is why Tommy has gone fishing. I got Tech.

Realist: Georgia Tech

Mich St - tOSU

Waldini: This is the breakout game Javon Ringer needs to be considered as a legit Heisman candidate. Terrelle Smith er I mean Troy Pryor eh ah hell you know the Buckeyes QB continues to amaze but they still struggle to beat lower teams. I picked against them against Wisconsin, I'm picking against them again here. SPARTANS

Gangsta D: Javon Ringer is a problem. Spartans end their annual mid-season collapse streak.

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Realist: Ahhh...the kind of Saturday I've been looking for this whole season.


OU - UT

Waldini: Gameday will be at the Dallas Fairgrounds for the game..who cares? Bradford and McCoy are two of the top passers in the country..who cares? Both teams are ranked in the top 5...who cares? And neither has played anyone of importance to date...aha now I care. OU

Gangsta D: It's not November yet, and Texas isn't a suck ass Big 12 team so I gotta go with the Sooners. Sam Bradford is That Dude.

Realist: I'm going against the grain. TEXAS

LSU - UF

Waldini: Forget his name but one cat is talking about taking Tebow out of the game. I'm no fan of Timmy's either but it's not like LSU has a QB to brag about either. After watching Auburn struggle, I'm no longer thinking maybe LSU has that magic. UF

Gangsta D: I heard a dude today say that the Gators need to "turn Tebow loose, and let him improvise like he did last year." What? Anyway, the Gator offense looks like it's in suspended animation at times. LSU will always have a great defense. The fact that it's in Gainesville makes me nervous. But Ricky Jean-Francois is looking to send Timmy to the junkyard. Tigers.

Realist: Florida's looked ordinary this season but will put their best foot forward in this game. Florida

Mizzou - OSU

Waldini: I know the Cowboys are quietly putting up points on people. But damn that Mizzou O is sic. What's the WR's name on that team? I dunno but he's fast as hell. Mizzou

Gangsta D: This should be about 31-27...at halftime. Both teams can light it up, but Chase Daniel is "That Dude Squared." Gotta go with old Mizzou.

Realist: Missouri

Penn St. - 'Sconsin

Waldini: Penn St. Their RB is fo real. PENN ST
Gangsta D: I have no idea. Joe Pa has his boys playing on Beastmode. I guess I'll go with the old geezer.

Realist: Wisconsin

UNC - ND

Waldini: A game I don't give a rat's ass about (who came up with that line anyway, lol). UNC

Gangsta D: The fact that the Irish is 4-1 and Clausen has gone off the past two weeks, makes me sicker than I was after downing 5 Liquid Cocaines on my birthday. Fuck the Irish. The team, not the race. Tar Heels big.

Realist: North Carolina

S. Cack - UK

Waldini: Kentucky's D is legit. If you don't think so, see the Alabama game. They did what Georgia couldn't do which is contain Bama's offense. UK

Gangsta D: Once again. No idea. Coin flip. Kentucky.

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Winner 33-21
Loser #1 27-27
Loser #2 25-29

Waldini: This sucks b/c I'm basically agreeing with Studio Gangsta on his picks.

Gangsta D: Yes, but you'll move into a tie for 2nd place. No way Super Fan #99 gains three games on me in one week. No. Effing. Way! Lol


FSU vs BC

Gangsta D: I looked at Weatherford's numbers. Five TDs and 1 pick isn't bad. He's just not a playmaker. Maybe the team rallies around him, due to Xavier's suspension. Yeah, probably not. BC in a rout.

Da Realist: FSU plays well defensively and will find a way to get to Matt Ryan but the offense is horrible right now. BC

Waldini: BC because I dont think FSU can duplicate last week's offensive accomplishments in back to back games. I still BC is not going to go undefeated but they're not losing this week. BC


Wisc vs Ohio St

Gangsta D: Wisconsin has no D, but do have a pretty potent offense. I suppose the Buckeyes are good, since they're undefeated, but I've paid zero attention to them this year. I do know that Robiskie is going off. If he's going off, then 'Sconsin won't be able to stop it. At home, odds are good that he will go off. Buckeyes stomp a mudhole.

Da Realist: Wisconsin's PJ Hill has a bum wheel. Ohio State will make them one-dimensional and score an easy W. OHIO STATE

Waldini: Buckeyes. Animal Jr and the rest of that defense has been putting a hurt on Big 10 foes. I don't see them getting tested until they play a rejuvenated Michigan team at the end of this month. OSU


UT vs Okie St

Gangsta D: Nebraska sucks monkey balls. Yet Texas was down double digits in the 2nd half. Thanks to a ridiculous 4th qtr by Jamaal Charles, the 'Horns pulled it out. Mike Gundy is a ridah. He will have the Cowboys ready to play. Texas has showed me ZERO this year. The Cowboys knock Colt McCoy out of the game, and take it to the 'Horns.

Da Realist: UT hasn't been impressive. They should have lost to UCF. Okie State will run all over Texas. OKLAHOMA STATE

Waldini: Coin flip time b/c I dont know enough about the Cowboys besides their coach getting mad. Heads on UT, Tails on Okie St. TAILS! Okie St.


ASU vs Oregon

Gangsta D: Apparently, ASU has a stingy run defense. Oregon has a nasty run offense. Something's gotta give! If Dennis Dixon can throw the ball effectively and not make mistakes, the Ducks entire offensive playbook will be opened up. However, if he makes mistakes like in the Cal game, the Sun Devils will take it. This is actually a pick 'em for me. I really don't have a strong feeling either way. But when in doubt, go with the home team with the ridiculous home field advantage. So the Ducks it is.

Da Realist: This is a pick-em for me too. I stayed up till 2am last saturday to watch ASU beat down Cal. I'll roll with them for that. ASU

Waldini: Thanks goodness the Mousketeers worked a last min deal to get the game on ESPN, well at least for those East of Nevada. ASU proved some things to me last week but I still like Oregon. Especially in Autzen stadium. Oregon


LSU vs Bama

Gangsta D: Ahh...enmity, spite, hate, vengeance, piss, vinegar, and distaste. I got a feeling there are gonna be more than one personal fouls. Let a team try to pull a "Georgia" and see what happens. That being said, I'm not sure which Bama team shows up. The one that demolished the Vols, or the one that couldn't complete a pass against FSU. Glenn Dorsey will be gimpy, if he does play. Matt Flynn still bothers me in spots. But, you can't expect John parker Wilson to throw for 340+ yds two games in a row can you? It's a low scoring slugfest, but I think LSU grits it out in the end.

Da Realist: All the pressure's on LSU. Everyone knows they're more talented. Everyone knows Les Miles wants this game badly. Maybe too much. Alabama has some playmakers I'm not sure LSU can deal with for a whole game, provided they can keep JPK upright. If the Tide keep a balanced attack, they find a way to beat LSU. ALABAMA

Waldini: I really wish this was being played at Death Valley stadium just so I could hear the Nick Satan chants on TV. It took a phenomenal performance by Andre Woodson and some mishaps by the LSU offense PLUS triple OT for LSU to lose. I dont have enough faith in John Parker Wilson to put my money on Alabama. LSU Read more!

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Picks

Yours truly 17-14
Osceola 17-14
Smokey 15-16

Gangsta D:

Woodson is a punk!

Da Realist:

Not only do i agree with Gangsta's picks, I agree with his reasoning. No need to repeat what's already been said.


Ill vs Wisc

Gangsta D: Illinois is a 2.5 point favorite AT Wisconsin!! What hath Zook wrought? I'm not totally sold on Illinois yet. Aurellious Benn appears to be the truth. Juice Willimas is making plays. But I still haven't seen too much of them. The Badgers have a pretty potent offense, but their defense is HORRRRIBLE. They let the Citadel go off on them. Michigan ST could've won last week. But I don't think Illinois has the minerals to waltz into Camp Randall and pull it off. Of course, I would've said the same about Colorado last week. Nevertheless, I'm going with the home team.

Waldini: Badgers

Da Realist: Wisconsin


UGA vs UT

Gangsta D: Sorry Smokey, but the dogs have no fear of Neyland Stadium, as they haven't lost their since the last century. UT's defense is mad suspect, and the dogs have a potentially explosive running tandem with Thomas Brown and Knowshon Moreno. As long as the Kegmaster doesn't throw off his back foot into coverage, the dogs should come out on top. The defense may be suspect, but the Vols don't have anyone on offense that scares me.

Waldini: Vols

Da Realist: UGA (Is fulmer routinely being outcoached and outrecruited? It looks like UT may be about to go through the same kind of swoon as FSU is trying to get out of. It may be time to bring in a fresh face)


Va Tech vs Clemson

Gangsta D: Yep, we all picked Clemson to win last week knowing full well that a loss could signal their tradional mid-season swoon. Well, do the Tigers rebound or do they slip further into the morass? Tech doesn't impress me at all. I suppose they're defense is still legit, but Brandon Ore has been disappointing and they're starting a true Freshman at QB. The game is at Death Valley, and I just can't see a true freshman pulling that out. The Tigers win in spit of Tommy.

Waldini: Tigers

Da Realist: At tiger stadium. At night. CLEMSON


OU vs Texas

Gangsta D: Even though both were upset last week, OU is leaps and bounds ahead of Texas. The 'Horns have been overrated all season. Maybe the Sooners have been too, but they're still a much better team than texas. Couple that with Colt McCoy being gimpy, I gotta go with the Sooners.

Waldini: Sooners

Da Realist: OU is simply the better team plus they've lost the last two. OU


UF vs LSU

Gangsta D: Florida losing last week, worries me a little. I was predicting a double digit beatdown before the Auburn game, but now I'm not so sure it'll be that bad. Urban will have them ready to play. But, Aubrun gave the blueprint on how to contain Florida and LSU's defense is much better than Auburn. Tebow will not add to his heisman resume with this game. A night game at LSU is almost certified death for an opponent.

Waldini: Tigers

Da Realist: At tiger stadium. At night. LSU (closer than the experts think)


Notre Dame Suicide Watch

Gangsta D: The noose gets even tighter this week. UCLA is going to want revenge for last year's last minute collapse. Oh, and yeah, UCLA is also a much better team. Irish go to 0-6.

Waldini: Irish fall to 0-6

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