Week 6 provided some surprises, mainly at how well Florida played LSU, and how thoroughly South Carolina dominated Georgia. Will the upset bug be out there again this week? On to our picks.
First the OOC games:
Stanford at Notre Dame
Stanford was discounted early in the year because Andrew Luck now plays on Sundays, but as the Trojans can attest they are still plenty tough. Meanwhile, Notre Dame, lightly regarded for several years, has steadily climbed up the poll rankings, showing an unexpectedly stout defense. Especially at South Bend, I like the Irish.
PJ's Pick: Notre Dame 27 Stanford 20
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181891-WEEK-SEVEN-Notre-Dame-vs-Stanford-8-5
Texas versus Oklahoma
These two traditional power house teams find themselves in danger of falling out of the Big 12 race. Texas was expecting to have a dominating defense, but so far that hasn't proved to be the case. David Ash, on the other hand, has given them improved QB play. Landry Jones and the Sooners really haven't been tested yet, but they are well stocked on both sides of the ball. In my opinion, the Sooners keep their title hopes intact, while the Longhorns slip off towards mediocrity.
PJ's Pick: Oklahoma 31 Texas 27
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181893-WEEK-SEVEN-Texas-vs-Oklahoma-3
Texas A&M at Louisianna Tech
This was supposed to have been teh season opener, but for a little thing like a hurricane. The Aggies were ripe for an upset in their opener, but should be a wary team considering that the Techsters are undefeated and ranked. It will be a battle, but the Aggies should prevail, though not without some anxious moments.
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182029-TX-A-amp-M-vs-La-Tech-8
PJ's Pick: Texas A&M 35 La Tech 27
Auburn at Ole Miss
Auburn takes its offensive train wreck on the road this week, but the results won't be any better than it has been at home. The Rebel Bears, while down on talent, are playinghard for new coach Hugh Freese. They almost ended a 16 game conference losing streak last weekend, only to have their hopes dashed by a late A&M touchdown. This week the streak will end.
PJ's Pick: Ole Miss 27 Auburn 14
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181942-WEEK-SEVEN-Auburn-vs-Ole-Miss-4-5
Kentucky at Arkansas
Kentucky is the other SEC trainwreck. Meanwhile, the Hogs have fixed their pass protection problems. It is hard to tell if their D is playing better after a successful weekend on the plains. The Hogs should continue their resurgence against a weaker opponent.
PJ's Pick: Arkansas 34 Kentucky 17
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182014-WEEK-SEVEN-Kentucky-vs-Arkansas-17
Florida at Vanderbilt
The Gators looked like they have returned to the big time last weekend against LSU. Their defense stifled the LSU running game and stopped the almost non existent passing attack. Vanderbilt, meanwhile, got a surprise win on the road at Missouri last week. Talent wise, the Gators are better, but the Commodores will but up a good fight in what should be a low scoring game.
PJ's Pick: Florida 24 Vanderbilt 14
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181998-WEEK-SEVEN-Florida-vs-Vanderbilt-8
Tennessee at Mississippi State
This is a key game for both teams. The Vols scared Georgia, but in the end could not get the job done. The Bulldogs are still unbeaten thanks to a favorable early schedule and an emerging passing attack. A UT win will do a lot to take Dickey off the hot seat, while a loss will turn up the pressure on him. The key match up, as I see it, is the Vols secondary versus the MSU passing attack. Edge to the Bulldogs.
PJ's Pick: Mississippi State 31 Tennessee 27
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182019-WEEK-SEVEN-Tennessee-vs-Mississippi-State-3
South Carolina at LSU
The Gamecocks are breathing the air of a lofty number three nationaal ranking. There is no time to enjoy it, though. They step into the lair of a wounded tiger, though. Unless LSU suddenly finds a passing game, their dinged up offensive line will have a tough time establsihing the run against USC's very good front four. The equally gifted LSU defense will stifle the Gamecocks offense. As in the LSU/ Florida game, mistakes and special teams will have a lot to do with who wins. Strictly based on the home field advantage, I think the Tigers prevail.
PJ's Pick: LSU 17 South Carolina 14
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182015-WEEK-SEVEN-South-Carolina-vs-LSU-3
Alabama at Missouri
Our Tide hits the road for Columbia this week, to take on another wounded Tiger. (Last week was a tough one for SEC Tigers for sure.) Our guys will be glad to get back on the field. heavy rain is possible, but as we showed against Arkansas, we can handle the elements. The dinged up Missouri offense won't be able to move the ball much at all. If nothing else, their defense will give in to fatigue.
PJ's Pick: Alabama 37 Missouri 10
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181997-WEEK-SEVEN-Alabama-vs-Missouri-21-5
First the OOC games:
Stanford at Notre Dame
Stanford was discounted early in the year because Andrew Luck now plays on Sundays, but as the Trojans can attest they are still plenty tough. Meanwhile, Notre Dame, lightly regarded for several years, has steadily climbed up the poll rankings, showing an unexpectedly stout defense. Especially at South Bend, I like the Irish.
PJ's Pick: Notre Dame 27 Stanford 20
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181891-WEEK-SEVEN-Notre-Dame-vs-Stanford-8-5
Texas versus Oklahoma
These two traditional power house teams find themselves in danger of falling out of the Big 12 race. Texas was expecting to have a dominating defense, but so far that hasn't proved to be the case. David Ash, on the other hand, has given them improved QB play. Landry Jones and the Sooners really haven't been tested yet, but they are well stocked on both sides of the ball. In my opinion, the Sooners keep their title hopes intact, while the Longhorns slip off towards mediocrity.
PJ's Pick: Oklahoma 31 Texas 27
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181893-WEEK-SEVEN-Texas-vs-Oklahoma-3
Texas A&M at Louisianna Tech
This was supposed to have been teh season opener, but for a little thing like a hurricane. The Aggies were ripe for an upset in their opener, but should be a wary team considering that the Techsters are undefeated and ranked. It will be a battle, but the Aggies should prevail, though not without some anxious moments.
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182029-TX-A-amp-M-vs-La-Tech-8
PJ's Pick: Texas A&M 35 La Tech 27
Auburn at Ole Miss
Auburn takes its offensive train wreck on the road this week, but the results won't be any better than it has been at home. The Rebel Bears, while down on talent, are playinghard for new coach Hugh Freese. They almost ended a 16 game conference losing streak last weekend, only to have their hopes dashed by a late A&M touchdown. This week the streak will end.
PJ's Pick: Ole Miss 27 Auburn 14
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181942-WEEK-SEVEN-Auburn-vs-Ole-Miss-4-5
Kentucky at Arkansas
Kentucky is the other SEC trainwreck. Meanwhile, the Hogs have fixed their pass protection problems. It is hard to tell if their D is playing better after a successful weekend on the plains. The Hogs should continue their resurgence against a weaker opponent.
PJ's Pick: Arkansas 34 Kentucky 17
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182014-WEEK-SEVEN-Kentucky-vs-Arkansas-17
Florida at Vanderbilt
The Gators looked like they have returned to the big time last weekend against LSU. Their defense stifled the LSU running game and stopped the almost non existent passing attack. Vanderbilt, meanwhile, got a surprise win on the road at Missouri last week. Talent wise, the Gators are better, but the Commodores will but up a good fight in what should be a low scoring game.
PJ's Pick: Florida 24 Vanderbilt 14
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181998-WEEK-SEVEN-Florida-vs-Vanderbilt-8
Tennessee at Mississippi State
This is a key game for both teams. The Vols scared Georgia, but in the end could not get the job done. The Bulldogs are still unbeaten thanks to a favorable early schedule and an emerging passing attack. A UT win will do a lot to take Dickey off the hot seat, while a loss will turn up the pressure on him. The key match up, as I see it, is the Vols secondary versus the MSU passing attack. Edge to the Bulldogs.
PJ's Pick: Mississippi State 31 Tennessee 27
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182019-WEEK-SEVEN-Tennessee-vs-Mississippi-State-3
South Carolina at LSU
The Gamecocks are breathing the air of a lofty number three nationaal ranking. There is no time to enjoy it, though. They step into the lair of a wounded tiger, though. Unless LSU suddenly finds a passing game, their dinged up offensive line will have a tough time establsihing the run against USC's very good front four. The equally gifted LSU defense will stifle the Gamecocks offense. As in the LSU/ Florida game, mistakes and special teams will have a lot to do with who wins. Strictly based on the home field advantage, I think the Tigers prevail.
PJ's Pick: LSU 17 South Carolina 14
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?182015-WEEK-SEVEN-South-Carolina-vs-LSU-3
Alabama at Missouri
Our Tide hits the road for Columbia this week, to take on another wounded Tiger. (Last week was a tough one for SEC Tigers for sure.) Our guys will be glad to get back on the field. heavy rain is possible, but as we showed against Arkansas, we can handle the elements. The dinged up Missouri offense won't be able to move the ball much at all. If nothing else, their defense will give in to fatigue.
PJ's Pick: Alabama 37 Missouri 10
http://www.rolltidebama.com/forum/showthread.php?181997-WEEK-SEVEN-Alabama-vs-Missouri-21-5
