SEC Picks - Week 6

 As I have heard from some of you as early as last Saturday night, last week was a disaster.  I readily admit, I was getting a little too big for my breeches and thought I knew more than I actually did.  In a word, I was humbled.  Big time.

First, I picked Arkansas to upset Notre Dame.  But, in my defense, if you look back at last week's prediction of the game, I said, come Sunday, I may regret picking the Hogs.  I did.

I also thought LSU would beat Ole Miss.  They didn't.  This bothered me for three reasons.  I picked LSU I hate seeing LSU lose, and I really dislike seeing Lane Kiffin win.  Ugh.

I also thought Georgia would beat Alabama, and let me add, I'm glad I was wrong on that one.  Roll Tide!  I also thought Mississippi State would beat Tennessee.  They should have but didn't.  Oh well, for the week I went 2-3 in SEC games and went 4-4 for the week.  Which means after five weeks, my record stands at 8-4 in SEC games and 49-12 overall.  Still not too bad, but pride got in the way.  Ugh, I need to do better.

Amazingly, we only have five games this week, four conference and one non-conference.  Seven of the schools will be working on their October tans in the Gulf Shores/Destin area.  I take that back, only six will be.  Arkansas is off, but since they hired (re-hired) Bobby Petrino as interim coach, players and boosters alike are buy hiding all the available motorcycles in the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers/Bentonville area.

As a gentle reminder following last week's disastrous week, these picks are for entertainment (ha!) purposes only.  No actual wagering should be done based on my ignorance.

As I mentioned, we have five games.  Grab some wings and your favorite cold beverage and let's take a look.

Kentucky at Georgia - 11a - ABC -  As we were reminded last week, Georgia has trouble beating Alabama.  They have no such problem with Kentucky.  Georgia 48, Kentucky 14

Vanderbilt at Alabama - 2.30p - ABC - No one, I mean no one who is honest thought going into week six of the season Vandy would have fewer losses than Alabama.  If they say otherwise, they are lying.  We are having a 100th anniversary celebration at church going on all weekend.  I may be absent for a couple hours.  I need to watch what will be one of the more incredibly, unexpected, must-watch games of the year.  Go figure.  Alabama 31, Vanderbilt 29

Texas at Florida - 2.30p - ESPN - Ok, I said I learned my lesson last week, but I just don't think Texas is that good, and I don't think Florida is that bad.  Yes, a mild upset.  Florida 34, Texas 30

Kent State at Oklahoma - 3p - SEC - I wonder how many of these Kent State players have actually been to our 46th state?  Welcome to Norman.  Just take your check and go home to Ohio.  Oklahoma 56, Kent State 7

Mississippi State at Texas A&M - 6.30p - SEC - The Bulldogs are better than anyone thought they would be.  It would be ok with me if they beat the Aggies.  I just don't think they will.  But it should be entertaining.  A&M 37, Mississippi State 24

That's it, just five games.  Hope you have a terrific weekend.  Be nice to each other.