Almost forgot this week’s picks amidst a sickness that has taken hold and forced me into a semi-comatose state of being where all I can do is lay still and watch football. Well, that, and the only game left that matters is on Thursday, so what’s the point?
And no mom, it’s not H1N1, so settle down. But, Chip, don’t think I’m not still winning the day.
Last Week: 3-1
Season: 49-19
Arizona @ Arizona State
I’m not sure what these two teams traditionally call their rivalry game but this year, let’s just go with the “Downer Derby.” ASU lost any hope of avoiding a losing season and still having bowl eligibility a week ago. Arizona rushed the field to celebrate their run for the roses, but forgot all NCAA sanctioned games last 60 minutes before ending. Now, they trudge their depressed football corpses onto the field to salvage the next best thing – whatever that may be.
The Pick…Arizona
Washington State @ Washington
While it would be hilarious to watch the Cougars win the Crapple Cup again, I can’t see how this could happen. Even Washington should beat these guys by 20. And they probably will.
The Pick…Washington
UCLA @ USC
Ooh, the intrigue. Could the dynasty in L.A. officially be over as procalimed by the UCLA marketing department at the start of Rick Neuheisel’s tenure? I doubt it. In fact, I think people are making too much of the end of this dynasty. It’s still the same coach with the same caliber of players. Perhaps the Pac-10 has caught up, but that doesn’t mean USC won’t be right there again in 2010. As for the present day, I think it’ll be close, but the home field edge gives the game to the Trojans.
The Pick…USC
Notre Dame @ Stanford
Call me a Pac-10 homer, but after seeing mark Ingram against Auburn, the nation’s best running back will be on display tonight against Notre Dame. Jim Harbaugh’s the kind of coach who will try and pad his guy’s numbers and I’ll bet we see Toby Gerhart surge to the front of the Heisman pack against the Irish’s porous defense.
The Pick…Stanford
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Sorry to here about your ontimely illness.[no really Im sorry I had to here about it.] yuk! yuk! anyway I had to say great call on the pac-ten this week. lots of great calls. Im not sure if you noticed but it seems to be that no team with state in their name will be winning this week. I like that.
GO!!!!!!!!!!!! DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4 for 4 – good job Nick! A couple of them came down to the final seconds before the outcome was clear. Gerhart made his pitch for the Heisman and got lots of carries as you predicted.
For Duck fans tonight is a special night. Looks like Dennis Dixon will get his first NFL start leading the Steelers against the Ravens. I think Dixon has tremendous talent and hopefully we’ll get to see some of it tonight.
Big article in today’s RG about Oregon’s reputation as both a tough place to play and an unfriendly place for opposing fans. The administration is quite concerned about the potential for bad incidents at the CW. Let’s hope nothing bad happens to diminish the game. Stay classy Ducks and Beavers! Root for your team and respect the opponent’s fans. Let the players on the field handle the battle for the Rose Bowl.
Go Ducks!!
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