Cocktail Party Picks & Pro

You missed me last week, right? On a celebrity sleaze note, I read that Michael Lohan was charged with acting like a Lohan. I just realized his current girlfriend, Kate Major, launched Jon Gosselin for him. Obviously she has MAJORly bad taste in men....

So we have reached the point of the college football  season where we know who is too legit to quit. So, without further adieu (I spoke with someone French today so I had to use that word), let's get this party started.

UGA vs Florida- Sigh...18 of the last 21 have been won by Florida. Each year when Florida is bad, the UGA fans say, "this is the year." Florida looks bad. Not Indianapolis Colts (more on them later) bad, but they just don't have swagger. UGA has rebounded after losing their first 2 games, but the teams they have beaten have a 1-15 record in conference (I think. Again, I don't have time to fact check. I rely on you guys for that!). If I pick UGA, the Gators will win. So, let's try reverse psychology. Florida has lost 3 in a row and will rebound with a squeaker. Gators 21-17.

Stanford at USC-There are several teams vying for the services of Andrew Luck next season, but he will spread his Cardinal wings and head to land of the beautiful people. Lane Kiffin has been rather quiet as of late, so I think they pull off the upset. This is based on absolutely nothing. USC 28-Stanford 24 (gotta pick the underdogs on occassion)

Cal at UCLA- Everyone thinks the PAC 10 or 12 or 14 is tres' sexy. In reality, most of the teams are horrible because losing to Sacramento State is unforgivable. However, given UCLA's propensity to get into altercations as of late, HBO might pick this game up for Saturday night boxing. Da fake Bears- 31 Bruin Blue-14

Choklahoma at Kansas St- This looks like a hoops matchup but it's really a Stoops match up. Kansas State is really 7-0? Wow. Didn't know that but I look for Big Bobby and company to stroll into the other Manhattan and hand them their first loss. 38-27

Clemson at GT-It may be time to whip out the ACC version of some purple kool aid. GT has lost 2 in a row and Clemson is enjoying the spotlight. I know, I know. Clemson actually looks good this year, but I just don't think they can seal the deal. GT in an upset....28-24. Again, this is based on absolutely nothing.

PRO GAMES

Miami at the Giants-Miami is winless unless you count having Mark Anthony and Jennifer Lopez supporting your team as a victory. Tony Sparano is probably freshening up his resume as he is most certainly short for the Dolphin world. Andrew Luck is thinking the weather is lovely in south Florida. The best thing I can say about the Dolphins is that #99 looks haute in  Dolphin gear. Add another loss to the schedule. Elmer & Co 31-24

Indy at Tennessee-Who would have thought the Colts would be so horrible? I love Peyton Manning but apparently he played defense as well. Rumors are flying that the Colts will trade Manning. I hope they aren't putting the hopes and dreams of the team on Curtis Painter. Remember the Titans in this one. Titans 20 Colts 14

Dallas at Philly-Jessica Simpson's dad is simmering because Tony Romo stole some publicity from the fam by saying he is going to be a dad. Will he name him Romeo Romo? The dream team has played somewhat like a nightmare and the Cowboys are the same as they are every year. Should be close. Philly 21-20.

SD at KC-I never believe the SD hype. Every year they are allegedly going to the Super Bowl. No, they aren't going this year either. The Chefs have improved but I don't buy them either. Can I sell on both? Rivers annoys me so I am taking the Chiefs 35-31

Finally..Detroit at Denver. Is this really Tebow/Moreno versus Stafford? Maybe. Detroit had some sizzle until that near fight between Schwartz and Harbaugh. And sorry to offend the Falcon faithful, but stop yapping to the media what was said on the field. No one expects players to say "I love those shoes" or "No, you take the ball please." However, the Lions look like they may have lost their roar. Granted, the Broncos aren't exactly solid, but they may win. Broncos 17-14.