Friday, October 19, 2007

SEC Picks - Week 8

East

Florida at Kentucky - I'm calling a Florida blowout here. They've had two weeks to get over their loss to LSU and prepare for Kentucky. Kentucky is coming off of a three overtime win against LSU. You don't play LSU for four quarters and not come away banged up and worn out. Add three overtimes to that, and you know Kentucky had to of been hurting the first part of this week. With the death of Michael Guilford, this game will be emotional for the Gators.
UF 34 - UK 21

Vandy at USC - The Ole Ball Coach is 14-0 against Vanderbilt. Tomorrow, he will be 15-0. Vandy's offense can't seem to find its groove this year. USC has a powerful defense that should be able to shut the 'dores down. Vanderbilt should be able to put more than six points on the board if they start Adams instead of Nickson. They haven't done that yet this year, which is a complete shock to everyone. Bobby Johnson will probably stick with Nickson for at least one quarter.
USC 28 - Vandy 6

UGA - Off

West

Auburn at LSU - LSU and Auburn have the top two scoring and rushing defenses in the SEC. LSU's offense is averaging over 100 yards more per game than Auburn's. The posibility that this one could get a way from Auburn is there, but Miles will probably looking for a conservative win after last week's loss. ---edit: Auburn has the number three rushing defense in the SEC.
LSU 14 - AU 10

Tennessee at Alabama - This game should be the oposite of the AU/LSU game. Tennessee has a great offense, and a horrible defense. Alabama has a decent offense and defense. I have to give Tennessee the edge here factoring in the Fulmer Equation. There's nothing he likes better than beating the Tide.
UT 35 - UA 31

MSU at West Virginia - West Virginia has the sixth ranked scoring offense in the nation, averaging 42.8 points per game. Mississippi State is, well, Mississippi State. It's good to see an SEC team playing a tough out of conference game.
WVU 48 - MSU 21

Arkansas at Ole Miss - The two dumbest coaches in the SEC, perhaps the entire Division 1, will meet in Oxford this weekend. This is like two schoolyard bullies meeting after school to fight. Only their friends (fans) care who wins. Everyone else just wants to see the train wreck (final score). It's always tough for a team to bounce back after getting completely robbed like Ole miss did last week. The Arkansas offense will bounce back and put some points on the board.
Ark 34 - OM 14

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