(Hilton Head Island, SC) - Greetings my fellow SEC lovers from the Low Country of South Carolina. M and I are here for a bit, but that doesn't mean we are not focused on this week's slate of games. Though I admit, my attention is on the World Series as well, but more on that later.
Last week we had eight conference games, this week, we have seven, with Florida and Georgia getting to sleep in late on Saturday. Similar to last week, we have some games this week with meaning, games that could affect which members of the SEC make the 12-team college football playoff. Afterall, there are five SEC teams in the top 10 so there is going to be some beating each other up.
I got beat up last week, missing badly on a couple of games. That's ok, live and learn. Though it did chap me a little that a couple of guys at church last Sunday pointed out my failings. Grrrr. Anyway, last week, I went 5-3 in conference games, incorrectly picking LSU, South Carolina and Ole Miss, so I am now 21-9 in conference games and 64-17 overall, so my percentages took a little bit of a hit.
Ok, get the sweet tea made, have some nachos or bowl of chili ready and let's take a look at this weekend's games.
Ole Miss at Oklahoma - 11a - ABC - Both are 6-1 but are coming off entirely different games. Ole Miss did not play that great in losing to Georgia. Meanwhile Oklahoma, after laying an egg against Texas, looked strong on the road at South Carolina. Can the Rebels regroup? Can the Sooners maintain the momentum? When in doubt, go with the home team. Oklahoma 38, Ole Miss 30
Auburn at Arkansas - 11.45a - SEC - I guess we could call this the "Bottom-Feeder Bowl." of the 16 teams in the SEC, Arkansas is 14th, Auburn is tied for 15th. Neither one has yet to win a conference game. That will change on Saturday afternoon. Neither team is that good, though Auburn has had some terrible luck, which may or may not be due to bad coaching, I'll let you decide. Arkansas is 0-2 since Bobby Petrino took over, but I will say this for them, they are scoring a boatload of points against two pretty good teams, 31 against Tennessee and 42 against Texas A&M. I'll take the Hogs. Arkansas 49, Auburn 37
Missouri at Vanderbilt - 2.30p - ESPN - There are six teams in the SEC that have 6-1 records. Mizzou and Vandy are two of them. This is such a big game that ESPN Game Day will be in Nashville. I spent almost half my life in Missouri, and love the Tigers, and as much as I want to go with my heart, I just can't see Mizzou winning. Vandy is on a roll, and they are at home. Vandy 31, Mizzou 26
Alabama at South Carolina - 2.30p - ABC - Good thing the condo has two televisions. I'll be watching Mizzou, and Miss M will be cheering on the Tide. After a horrendous opening game against Florida State, Alabama is looking like the Alabama of old. Alabama 30, South Carolina 17
Texas at Mississippi State - 3.15p - SEC - The Longhorns come to Starkville! Hope they enjoy their time in east-central Mississippi. They should go home with a win. Even though I would love to see the Bulldogs win. Texas 40, Mississippi State 28
Texas A&M at LSU - 6.30p - ABC - The Tigers started off 4-0 with wins over Florida and Clemson. But they have lost two out of their last three, losing on the road at Ole Miss and Vanderbilt, but it is Saturday Night in Baton Rouge, and I don't care if the Aggies are undefeated. "Laissez les bons temps rouler." LSU 44, A&M 33
Tennessee at Kentucky - 6.45p - SEC - Ok, we all know Kentucky played well last week against Texas. But can they do it two weeks in a row? I think not. I won't be watching this game, I hope to be eating some spicy, blackened seafood. Geaux Tigers! Oops, sorry wrong game. The Vols will prevail. Tennessee 34, Kentucky 24
Ok kids, your week nine picks have hit the Internet, use caution as always since these picks are for your entertainment only. No actual wagering should be done based on my questionable train of thought.
World Series Bonus Pick - I will admit I am rooting for the Blue Jays. I like the Dodgers, they have former Cardinal Tommy Edman and former Brave Freddie Freeman, and I think their manager, Dave Roberts is a good guy. But their payroll dwarfs the Blue Jays, and the Dodgers have won two of the past five World Series. I'll take Toronto in seven.
Enjoy the fall like weather. Be nice to each other.
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