**************College Football: Week 14**************

[Condem]

Championship Week. This is it. Just want to start off by thanking everyone for hanging in there. For the most part, a very tight group. Next Tuesday, we'll have the second part of the season - The Bowl Extravaganza. Every Bowl Game. Open to everyone. Once again, kudos to Fish. 10-2. The only way he loses this thing is if he goes 0 for and enuegii rolls a perfect frame. Stranger things have happened. But, as a betting man..nevermind. Well done, all! Time to strive for individual glory. OK. This week was tough to fill 12 games, so I threw in the MAC Final and what pretty much amounts to the Big Least final. For Brendan. By the way, what a good pick-up in TCU. Makes sense to me, both geographically and athletically. I think the Big East has elevated themselves from 9th best conference up to, probably, 8th. Excellent! Without further ado, the final weekend's slate. Get 'em in Thursday before kick. Standings to follow.

Thursday, December 2
Arizona State +6.5 @ Arizona

Friday, December 3
Northern Illinois -14.5 @ Miami (Ohio)
Illinois -6.5 @ Fresno State

Saturday, December 4
Utah State +40 @ Boise State
Nevada -12.5 @ Louisiana Tech
Oregon -15.5 @ Oregon State
Auburn -5 @ South Carolina (Atlanta)
Washington -8 @ Washington State
Florida State +4.5 2 Virginia Tech (somewhere east)
UCONN +2.5 @ South Florida
Nebraska +4 @ Oklahoma (Jerry Jones Stadium?)
USC -8 @ UCLA

[Condem]

1. Standings after Week 13

Fishwax 90-61 (10-2)
enuegii 79-72 (5-7)
EraVeteran 77-74 (9-3)
Brendan 75-76 (6-6)
LiberalDog 75-76 (6-6)
A la izquierda 74-77 (8-4)
Lazarus 73-78 (7-5)
Capt. America 73-78 (6-6)
Scurrilous 72-79 (6-6)
HappyIowan 72-79 (5-7)
GusBob 67-84 (5-7)
Condem 65-86 (7-5)

Got RedBear at 68-71 (8-4). Auggie at 65-74 (4-8). MadBadger 63-75 (8-4). Anybody else??

[MadBadger]

2. When You Say Wisconsin...

You've Said it all.

Arizona
Northern Illinois
Illinois
Utah State
Nevada
Oregon
Auburn
Washington
Virginia Tech
UCONN
Nebraska
USC

[Liberal_Dog]

3. FSU-Va. Tech Play At Charlotte,NC

Yes, OU-Nebraska play at Cowboys Stadium.

[Capt. America]

4. Didn't the ACC championship game last year only draw something like 40k? yikes

[JonLP24]

20. The Pac-10 was trying to avoid truly neutral locations like the ACC

in their negotiations. The reason was, was the poor attendance because the title site would be in a location that was far to travel too for both schools. Next year, the Pac-12 title game will be at (or close to?) the team with the best record in the title game.

[brendan120678]

5. Thanks for thinking of me....

I'm kind of hoping that both West Virginia and Pitt lose their respective games on Saturday afternoon, so UConn doesn't have to try too hard Saturday night. But that ain't gonna happen. C'est la vie.

PICKS:
Arizona
Miami (Ohio)
Illinois
Utah State
Nevada
Oregon State
Auburn
Washington
Virginia Tech
UCONN
Oklahoma
USC
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By the way - Big East is still the powerhouse of basketball. And ironically, as much of a fan I am of Husky football, I hate UConn basketball and always take great joy in watching them lose. It comes with being a graduate of St. John's and native of the Syracuse area, I guess.

[Condem]

8. You must be pumped to have Lavin.

I think he'll turn it around. Hell of recruiting area. Is it the Red Storm?

[brendan120678]

10. Yes, Lavin was a good hire...

the Redmen (I still feel awkward calling them Red Storm, even though it's been 15 years) should be quite competitive in about 2-3 years.

[Capt. America]

6. Thank you Condem for all of your work this year.

Also, I agree with you that Nebraska will be an incredible addition to America's Premier Athletic and Academic(tm)conference. Notre Dame will soon regret not joining when they had the chance, particularly when NBC gives them the boot.

Arizona State +6.5 @ Arizona -----Cats

Friday, December 3
Northern Illinois -14.5 @ Miami (Ohio) ------I'll take the points, Redmen (Redhawks)
Illinois -6.5 @ Fresno State ----------------I-L-L....I-N-I

Saturday, December 4
Utah State +40 @ Boise State ----------------Do the Broncos care at this point? Boise
Nevada -12.5 @ Louisiana Tech ---------------Wolfpack attack
Oregon -15.5 @ Oregon State -----------------QUACK all the way to BCS title game.
Auburn -5 @ South Carolina (Atlanta) --------War Eagle. (But how funny would it be if the Cocks won, ha! )
Washington -8 @ Washington State ------------Apple Cup goes to Huskies
Florida State +4.5 2 Virginia Tech (somewhere east) -----Turkeys
UCONN +2.5 @ South Florida ------------------Huskies again
Nebraska +4 @ Oklahoma (Jerry Jones Stadium?) -------GO BIG RED! Huskers Do! See you next year.
USC -8 @ UCLA

[Condem]

9. Hard to believe the season's about done, Capt.

Always goes too damn quickly.

[a la izquierda]

7. Boomer Sooner!

Arizona
Northern Illinois
Fresno State
Boise State
Nevada
Oregon State
Auburn
Washington
Florida State
UCONN
Oklahoma
USC

[era veteran]

11. Fun Season/ Great job Condem & Thanks

Arizona
Miami
Illinois
Boise
Nevada
Oregon
Auburn Plainsmen stick it to the ol' ball sack
Washington
Free Shoes
South Florida
Sooners
UCLA Who cares, big deal, so what

Auburn National Champs

That was some great prognosticating Fishwax

[Condem]

16. Good job, eravet.

The Bowl deal is pretty cool. All 33 of them.

[lazarus]

12. my picks

Thursday, December 2
Arizona State +6.5 @ Arizona Arizona State

Friday, December 3
Northern Illinois -14.5 @ Miami (Ohio) Miami
Illinois -6.5 @ Fresno State Fresno State

Saturday, December 4
Utah State +40 @ Boise State Utah State
Nevada -12.5 @ Louisiana Tech Nevada
Oregon -15.5 @ Oregon State Oregon State
Auburn -5 @ South Carolina (Atlanta) Auburn
Washington -8 @ Washington State Washington
Florida State +4.5 2 Virginia Tech (somewhere east) Virginia Tech
UCONN +2.5 @ South Florida Uconn
Nebraska +4 @ Oklahoma (Jerry Jones Stadium?) Nebraska
USC -8 @ UCLA UCLA

[GusBob]

13. Thanks for getting my picks in last week during my absence

Us bottem feeders gotta stick together. I thought by going underdog you could pass me up.

Ariz. State
Miami
Fresno State
BoiseST
Nev
OSU
USC
Wash
VAtech
Conn
Neb
USC

[Condem]

17. I had you having Bama but they were favorites.

It reflects in the win-loss, though.

[JonLP24]

14. Arizona State

is who I pick. I missed last week so I'm pretty much out of it.

[Condem]

15. Not too late to get 'em in, Jon.

It's the effort that counts.

[JonLP24]

19. Ok

Fresno State

Boise State
Nevada
Oregon State
South Carolina (Atlanta)
Washington ST
Virginia Tech (somewhere east)
South Florida
Nebraska
UCLA

I'm taking underdogs in all the rivalries.

[fishwax]

18. my picks

We know from last season that an 0-for-fishwax remains a possibility, but here goes:

Arizona
Northern Illinois
Illinois
Utah State
Nevada
Oregon
South Carolina
Washington
Florida State
South Florida
Oklahoma (Jerry Jones Stadium?)
USC

Thanks for doing this again this year, Condem--been fun!

[lazarus]

21. are we doing a special one of these for the Bowls?

that would be fun. :D

[Condem]

22. By all means, lazarus.

I should have it posted next Tuesday night.

[enuegii]

23. Damn, almost forgot...picks:

Arizona
Northern Illinois
Fresno State
Utah State
Nevada
Oregon State
South Carolina
Washington
Virginia Tech
South Florida
Nebraska
UCLA

[Condem]

24. Running late...

Arizona
N.Illinois
Fresno
Boise
Nevada
Oregon
Auburn
Washington
Virginia tech
South Florida
Oklahoma
UCLA

[Liberal_Dog]

25. My Picks

Thursday, December 2
Arizona State +6.5 @ Arizona-----Arizona

Friday, December 3
Northern Illinois -14.5 @ Miami (Ohio)-----Northern Illinois
Illinois -6.5 @ Fresno State-----Illinois

Saturday, December 4
Utah State +40 @ Boise State-----Utah State
Nevada -12.5 @ Louisiana Tech-----Nevada
Oregon -15.5 @ Oregon State-----Oregon
Auburn -5 @ South Carolina (Atlanta)-----South Carolina
Washington -8 @ Washington State-----Washington
Florida State +4.5 2 Virginia Tech (somewhere east)-----Virginia Tech
UCONN +2.5 @ South Florida-----South Florida
Nebraska +4 @ Oklahoma (Jerry Jones Stadium?)-----OKLAHOMA
USC -8 @ UCLA-----USC

[Auggie]

26. Almost last and certainly least:

Arizona State
Northern Illinois
Illinois
Utah State
Nevada
Oregon
Auburn
Washington
Florida State
UCONN
Nebraska
USC

[happyiowan]

27. Yikes! I'm late...

Arizona
Northern Illinois
Illinois
Utah State
Nevada
Oregon
Auburn
Washington
Virginia Tech
UCONN
Nebraska
UCLA

[JonLP24]

28. I'm curious

as to how often Arizona State covers when you list them. It seems like they always do. They rarely win when you list them, but they cover.

[Condem]

29. FUCKING STATEMENTS!!!

The BCS usually leaves it with the aura of skepticism. Not tonight. The playoff system has been set back light years. Oregon-Auburn is the MOST anticipated NC in years. And no one has an argument. The Bowls make their $$. We have a great final. Any advocates of a playoff system are fucked.

[JonLP24]

30. LOL

I'd still like to see TCU have a chance to prove it on the field. Oh well.

Anyways, I haven't seen much of Auburn this year but this Newton is by far the most valuable player I've seen in years. More so to his team than Tebow. I think they will win even though Oregon has a strong defense and running game(even though it is a spread).

[Condem]

31. What's the spread going to be, Jon?

Oregon by 4? Man, is Newton a talent. Hey, Cam. Take the $$ and run. Literally.

[JonLP24]

32. I say Auburn +3

The oddsmakers will probably try to avoid a push so I'll say 3.5.

[Condem]

33. I'll go the opposite.

Oregon -3.5. Home field.

[JonLP24]

34. I just think

wins over Alabama (defending NC), South Carolina(twice), LSU, and Arkansas will be too much for them to ignore. Pretty much the main reason why I think they will be favored.

[Condem]

35. It will be one fucker of a game.

The only one I look more forward to is the Motor City Bowl. As always.