SEC Picks - Week 4

 Hey all, welcome back to another fun-filled week of college football in the best conference in the nation.  That's right, the SEC is in full steam as we head into week four.

We had a really good week last week, going 3-1 in conference games and 11-1 overall.  The only game I missed. Vandy at South Carolina.  If only you knew how close I came to picking the Commodores.  Oh well, go with your gut.  So, after three weeks, our record stands at 4-1 in conference games and 36-7 in all games.  Who was it, Adam Sandler, who said, "not too shabby."  Well, you know and I know, one of these weeks I am going to go 3-10.

Ok, enough small talk, on to this week's battles.

Arkansas at Memphis - 11a - ABC - What is this?  An Arkansas team playing no-power conference opponent on the road?  This would have never happened under Frank Broyles.  Still, they should win.  Arkansas 34, Memphis 22

Alabama-Birmingham at Tennessee - 11.45a - SEC - Tennessee had the Georgia game in their grasp last week and let it slip away.  That won't happen this week.  Tennessee 56, UAB 10

Tulane at Ole Miss - 2.30p - ESPN - The Green Wave have been quietly playing pretty good football the past year or two and are 3-0 as they head to Oxford.  The Rebels are 3-0 as well, and looked pretty decent, especially in the second half against Arkansas.  This one may be closer than you think.  Ole Miss 31, Tulane 20

Auburn at Oklahoma - 2.30p - ABC - I'll be honest, both are 3-0 and neither team has impressed me much going undefeated in their first three games.  I just can't see Auburn going into Norman and winning this game.  Oklahoma 35, Auburn 17

Northern Illinois at Mississippi State - 3.15p - SEC - Ok, show of hands for everyone who thought Mississippi State would be 3-0 after three weeks.  Anyone?   Anyone?  Nope, me either.  Good job Bulldogs, let those cowbells sing.  Mississippi State 44, Northern Illinois 14

South Carolina at Missouri - 6p - ESPN - South Carolina was humbled by an energetic Vanderbilt team last week at home in Columbia.   Now the go to Columbia, Missouri to play a Tiger team that hasn't done much wrong the first three weeks.  Mizzou wins the battle of the Columbias.  Mizzou 38, South Carolina 21

Georgia State at Vanderbilt - 6.30p - ESPNU - I'm telling you; the Commodores are about to be 4-0.  I can feel it.  Vandy 45, Georgia State 17

Florida at Miami - 6.30p - ABC - The Gators are 1-2, and the undefeated 'Canes could just end Florida's season Saturday night with a win and send Gator Coach Billy Napier to Kinko's to update his resume.   I really don't think this will be close.  Miami 42, Florida 23

Southeast Louisiana at LSU - 6.45p - SEC - I like this game for one reason and one reason only.  It features the Lions against the Tigers.  Geaux Tigers.  LSU 52, Southeast Louisiana 10

Sam Houston at Texas - 7p - SEC - This is just the game Texas quarterback Arch Manning needs.  The highly touted Longhorn quarterback has looked, well, ordinary (and that is being kind) so far this season.  If the Longhorns are going to do anything this season, he needs to get his act together.  Sam Houston is a good opponent to whip up on.  Texas 49, Sam Hoston 13

Alabama, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Texas A&M all get to sleep in.

Get those snacks ready.  If you're buying, I'll take some chicken wings. Plain, teriyaki or garlic parmesan.

See you next week.  Be safe.  Be kind to each other.