DFC Week Five
College Games
All times CST, all ranks from AP Poll
Michigan Wolverines (2-2) at #11. Michigan State (4-0), 11am, ABC
For the first time, since 1998, Michigan finds itself not being ranked in the Top 25 (Miami now holds the current streak at 93 weeks). They lost by 7 to Notre Dame, and by 3 to Wisconsin team that is now 4-0. As good at the Spartans seem, know that they outscored their opponents 152-42 in three of their four wins... which came against Kent State, Hawaii and Illinois. Their closest game was the 44-41 win over Notre Dame.
College Games
All times CST, all ranks from AP Poll
Michigan Wolverines (2-2) at #11. Michigan State (4-0), 11am, ABC
For the first time, since 1998, Michigan finds itself not being ranked in the Top 25 (Miami now holds the current streak at 93 weeks). They lost by 7 to Notre Dame, and by 3 to Wisconsin team that is now 4-0. As good at the Spartans seem, know that they outscored their opponents 152-42 in three of their four wins... which came against Kent State, Hawaii and Illinois. Their closest game was the 44-41 win over Notre Dame.
Wookiee Sez: Michigan stinks. Michigan State is looking for payback after last year. MSU had over 700 yards of offense last week. Yeah it was against Illinois, but that is still pretty darned impressive. Take the Spartans.
#5 Florida Gators (4-0) at #15. Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0), 230pm, CBS
I told Matt Latta we wouldnt do this game, but I think I lied. Alabama, ranked 15th, is playing at home against Urban's Gators, ranked 5th. Yes, they had trouble with Arkansas, but perhaps they were just looking ahead to this game, not taking The Hogs seriously. Whatever the case, though I may or may not pick the Gators, I think this is a winnable game for the Tide. Also... the TB game.
#5 Florida Gators (4-0) at #15. Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0), 230pm, CBS
I told Matt Latta we wouldnt do this game, but I think I lied. Alabama, ranked 15th, is playing at home against Urban's Gators, ranked 5th. Yes, they had trouble with Arkansas, but perhaps they were just looking ahead to this game, not taking The Hogs seriously. Whatever the case, though I may or may not pick the Gators, I think this is a winnable game for the Tide. Also... the TB game.
Wookiee sez: Until Alabama actually proves it can beat someone it is not supposed to, then I will not recommend picking Alabama. Before you get all excited about Alabama rememeber who the Crimson Tide has beaten. Middle Tennessee (from the Sun Belt, the worst conference in 1-A), Southern Miss (Big deal, they were supposed to beat them), South Carolina (beating the Fightin' Chickens this year is not much of an accomplishment), Arkansas (What a difference not having Matt Jones makes). With that in mind, take Florida.
#18. Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-0) at Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0), 230pm, CBS
Gotta say, the Gophs win over Purdue came at 2 overtimes, and was a great game to watch. Finally, they get some respect and appears in the Top 25. This week, they take on Joe Pa and the Nittany Lions, who are 4-0 for the first time in a very long time. Joe Pa, entering his 153rd year coaching, is either going to end it all in the next few seasons or drop dead on the sidelines.
#18. Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-0) at Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0), 230pm, CBS
Gotta say, the Gophs win over Purdue came at 2 overtimes, and was a great game to watch. Finally, they get some respect and appears in the Top 25. This week, they take on Joe Pa and the Nittany Lions, who are 4-0 for the first time in a very long time. Joe Pa, entering his 153rd year coaching, is either going to end it all in the next few seasons or drop dead on the sidelines.
Wookiee sez: Penn State hasn't beaten anyone, Minnesota has a reputation of getting off to great starts and then choking. I just think Minnesota has been tested a little bit more. Take the Gophers.
#13. Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (3-1) at #22. Purdue Boilermakers (2-1), 645pm ESPN
They beat Michigan, lost to Mich St by 3, and rebounded by thrashing Ty Willingham's Washington Huskies... is it just me, or is Ty Willingham just not a good coach? (Reverend Jesse Jackson, I didnt say that...) So now, they take on Purdue, who lost in a heartbreaker to Minnesota. Can the 'Makers rebound? Or is this a repeat of last season (starting 5-0, finishing with many, many straight losses)
#13. Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (3-1) at #22. Purdue Boilermakers (2-1), 645pm ESPN
They beat Michigan, lost to Mich St by 3, and rebounded by thrashing Ty Willingham's Washington Huskies... is it just me, or is Ty Willingham just not a good coach? (Reverend Jesse Jackson, I didnt say that...) So now, they take on Purdue, who lost in a heartbreaker to Minnesota. Can the 'Makers rebound? Or is this a repeat of last season (starting 5-0, finishing with many, many straight losses)
Wookiee sez: This game is a toss-up in my mind. I will pick Notre Dame because they ran that play the terminally ill kid (From their own one-yard line!) I hate it that the poor kid did not live to see the play. He passed away on Friday. Incidentally the kids first name was Montana (after the former ND QB). The story is somewhere on espn.com. How can you pick against a team like that? Go Irish!
NFL Games
All times CST
Denver Broncos (2-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1), 12noon
Honestly, I have no clue. Pick 'em.
NFL Games
All times CST
Denver Broncos (2-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1), 12noon
Honestly, I have no clue. Pick 'em.
Wookiee sez: The Jags "D" is awesome. Jake Plummer stinks. Take Jacksonville at home.
St. Louis Rams (2-1) at NYGiants (2-1), 12noon
Mike Martz--either he's a genius or a raving idiot--led his Greatest Show on Turf down to Tennessee and came out winners... the Giants are currently embroiled in a big battle against San Diego, who is handing it to Eli. Am I the only one who thinks that he's overrated?
St. Louis Rams (2-1) at NYGiants (2-1), 12noon
Mike Martz--either he's a genius or a raving idiot--led his Greatest Show on Turf down to Tennessee and came out winners... the Giants are currently embroiled in a big battle against San Diego, who is handing it to Eli. Am I the only one who thinks that he's overrated?
...I don't even know who is calling this game I'm watching (Giants/Chargers) but for the last 1/2 hour, its been an Eli love fest... "Wow, look how tough he is!" "Whoa, look at his presence" "Oh my gosh, he's got such an arm" "Bob, I think I want to have his baby!". Kinda funny. Even better, they are down by 15 right now....
...Manning just got drilled by a Charger... I think two of the announcers just passed out, and one ran on the field like Jerry Maguire with Rod Tidwell.
...after a Giants FG (Eli couldn't get it done) the Chargers just scored. Again. They are up by 17. I'll bet if Eli was a defensive lineman, that wouldn't have happened.
...By the way, Eli not coming to San Diego? It was a conspiracy, so sez Papa Archie.
...The Giants just fumbled the ball. One play later, Lorenzo Peterson just ran the ball back 62 yards to the 30. Poor Eli.
...The Bolts just put the ball through the upright again... 45-23. They haven't mentioned Eli in like, two minutes.
...As one fan holds up a sign that says "Goodnight Eli. Go Home", and the crowd boos him, the announcers talk about how proud Peyton and Archie must be, and how great it was that he went to Ol Miss, and blah blah blah... right AFTER ELI ALMOST THROWS AN INTERCEPTION. It's like they want to pull a Ron Burgandy and say "Hey everyone, come look and see how good he looks!"
..."He's thrown for almost 350 yards... he's getting better and better, despite the day he's had" Folks, they are down BY TWENTY TWO POINTS.
...22 seconds... I think this one is over.
Wookiee sez: I agree with Dave on one thing. Martz is an idiot. It is amazing how one-man can screw up a team that had so much talent. It is too early to call Eli overrated. He is still learning. Jeremy Shockey will be the difference in the game. Go with the G-Men.
Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-1), 315pm
T.O. and Donovan against Weepy Vermeil at Arrowhead Stadium. Trent Green by himself is crap. Trent Green with a quality line can get it done.
Wookiee sez: I dunno if the Chefs (not a typo) are for real or not. Their "D" looked like the "D" of old last night. I will just flip a coin on this one and take Philly.
San Francisco 49ers (1-2) vs, Arizona Cardinals (0-3), 730pm
Thaaaaaat's right... the Crap O'the Week has returned! This games smells so bad, I dont even know where to begin. And to top it off... this game is being played in Mexico City. Good times, good times.
Wookiee sez: Arizona's offense could not score at a kissing booth. They realllllllly stink. They can beat San Fran anyways. Take the 49ers........I guess.
Tiebreak Game...
Florida/Alabama, total points scored.
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