They're Playing Football

Not too great s late of games this week, of course after last week's craptastic schedule this week will be by much better by comparison. I will be on the road this weekend watching what will likely be two of the worst games of the week. Eat your hearts out minions.

Now to the few good ones.

Texas at Oklahoma State
Boone Pickens Stadium has not been friendly to Texas in the past, pushing Texas to the brink during the Vince Young dream season and being a touch play to play each time. After enduring an early loss to Houston, OSU has bounced back and is probably the second best team in the South. But the announcement that Dez Bryant has been banned for the remainder of the season could hamper the Pokes. Texas' offense finally clicked against Mizzou last week and should give UT enough to get a close win.

Kansas State at Oklahoma
You know its a bad week when I'm throwing K St. in 'They're Playing Football' but like or not the Wildcats are the defacto leader in the Big 12 North at this point. That said, the Wildcats are going to get bludgeoned by the Sooners in this one. If getting their good name back isn't motivation enough for the Sooners, I'm sure Bob Stoops will be happy to remind his team of the '03 Big 12 Championship.

Georgia at Florida
This game has become one of the better rivalry games in the country. This season though, the Bulldogs have probably the worst defense in the SEC and will give Florida a chance to get its offense going. Tebow seemed upset after last week's narrow win against Miss State. I'd hate to be the Dawgs' D right now.

USC at Oregon
Autzen Stadium is a tough place to play and the Ducks are on fire. This is a game where Oregon could step up and prove everyone had it wrong when they buried the Ducks after the Boise State loss. Not so fast my friend. USC gets the win and stays in the national title hunt.

The Games On My Radar

Kansas at Tech
I'm a bit curious to see which QB trots out for Tech Saturday. Sheffield is probably still a bit too banged up but I wouldn't be surprised to see Doedge get the start. Kansas' defense has been a weakness all season so it might not matter which QB starts. Of course I said that about the A&M defense too, but this time I may be right. Tech gets the win.

Nebraska at Baylor
Bo Pelini said this week that Nebraska needs a spark offensively. Thank you, Captain Obvious. Wouldn't finding that spark be your job? How about you worry about that and I'll worry about restocking the vodka shelf and getting the F My Life moments posted. Nebraska finds a candle in the darkness offensively and gets just enough to win.

Notre Dame vs. Washington State
This game is going to be an epic murder. Its a good thing I'm going to get free drink coupons for the stadium lounge.