Once again, the blog is getting economical. You’d think the time saving would have resulted in better prognosticating, but alas, I suffered my worst week of the season. That’s okay, like Oregon in the desert, Saturday is all about redemption (well, that and playing for a Rose Bowl).

Last Week: 2-3
Season: 46-18

Arizona State @ UCLA
Hey, I was just kidding about that Wazzu pick last week. No wait, I was just trying to rally the Cougs to their only win of the Pac-10 season. No, that’s not it either. Did I really just pick Washington State because I thought they could win? Wow, that was dumb.

This week, I’m a Bruin believer. Both teams are pretty mediocre so it stands to reason the home team should win, right? A UCLA win would give the Pac-10 its seventh bowl eligible team.

The Pick…UCLA

Oregon State @ Washington State
Sorry Cougars, that was my one and only try with you guys. This week, your battle is simply to hold the Beavers under 50. Unlike some Oregon State players, I root for my rival in situations like this. What could be better than a Civil War for the Rose Bowl on national TV?

The Pick…Oregon State

California @ Stanford
Okay, so I thought Cal was cooked. I was certain Arizona would beat the Bears. Now, I’m just as sure that Stanford will win this game by at least two touchdowns. And I’d say more if not for the rivalry aspect. The Cardinal are just killing teams right now. They still don’t have much on defense, but who cares when you’re rolling up 50 every weekend?

The Pick…Stanford

FOTB Pick

Oregon @ Arizona
The Ducks would be 10-0 if this blog had been right every week. Once again, I’m putting some spectacular homerism on display. This game is not going to be easy. The Wildcats are tough at home and something about road games in Tuscon just scare the crap out of me. Maybe it’s that whole quarterback injury thing. I can’t handle another result like the one in 2007. It would end me. Please, Oregon, for the sake of my will to live, win this game.

The Pick…Oregon

Bonus Pick: Lee Corso Head Gear
That’s right, I’m guessing what another person will guess. Corso has donned the Duck head every time the College GameDay show has come to Eugene. Will he brush off his love of the Oregon mascot and succumb to the temptation of picking this GameDay virgin? Corso may have already shot his wad (hey! he said it, okay?) in Eugene but he’s got another one in him. It’s more Duck headgear for the Sunshine Scooter.

The Pick…Corso wears Donald and the UO immediately files an injuction against ESPN for using…oh wait, Disney owns them, it’s okay.