College Picks

What it is???I just saw a fantastic 30 for 30 on ESPN about Benji Wilson. I didn't know that story and although sad, it was a very insightful piece. On another note, many people are saying they feel cheated by Lance Armstrong and are dogging his Live Strong Foundation. Seriously? I don't mean to be demeaning but it only required about 3-5 brain cells to see that dude probably wasn't clean. And this was years ago! I mean, they can't find a cyclist who didn't use...period. Apparently the only clean competitive cyclists ride a Dora the Explorer tricycle. If you were one of those peeps who were shocked and floored by the allegations and sworn testimony of everyone but his mother, then you are probably believe that Demi Moore hasn't had plastic surgery, there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and have a Big Foot sighting at least once a week. Yes, I'm sure Big Foot likes the ice at QT when he fills his vehicle up with gas. Again, the entire sport has a dark, positive drug test over it, but it doesn't mean these guys aren't talented athletes and Armstrong overcame stage 4 cancer. His foundation has done a ton of great things and given many hope and inspiration. And that peeps is a good thing (even though I don't like Lance Armstrong and have always found him highly obnoxious, but it doesn't matter what I think). Get over yourselves and your "disappointment." I'm disappointed that I didn't go to work for CNN when I had the chance, wore knickers in the 5th grade (a fashion trend I should have avoided) and should have gone out with that pro baseball player that asked when I was in my early 20s. Why not? Now I realize I should eat more broccoli and watch my caffeine intake. Couldva, shoulda, woulda.....It's all part of life.  Enough said.

I'm posting a little early because I'm going out of town, but let me talk about myself in 3rd person for a moment so I can sound pretentious. Tara only missed 1 college game and 1 pro game. Take that paid prognosticators. Pro picks up later, but did you see the hit Suh put on Cutler? Shazaam! Kristen Cavalleri thought she was going to have to put up a match.com profile that said "Need new paycheck." Bada Bing!

Here we go...................

Ole Miss at Arkansas-Look at the Hogs! They now have a couple of victories under their belt and look like a juggernaut compared to Auburn. Eli's alma mater is trying to move in the right direction but I think the Hogs win a squeaker.

Texas Tech at Kansas State-Kansas State was my lone loss last week. Bill Snyder (I think that's the coach) has done a great job in quietly leading his team to an undefeated record. So why am I not sold? Is is because the school is in Manhattan and it's the polar opposite of the, ahem, real Manhattan? Texas Tech likes to play the spoiler so I have to go with an upset....The Tubbervilles in an upset. (I'm probably massively wrong on this)

Notre Dame at Oklahoma-If I had to guess, the BCS is on the verge of tears because the Irish are undefeated. Most of their wins are ugly, but hey, a w is a w. Ask Georgia. The Sooners have one loss to the Wildcats of K-State, but are a good home team. Luck of the Irish runs out this week. Boomer sooner!

Mississippi State at Bama-It's the other bulldogs (really cute mascot) strolling into Tuscaloosa. Both teams are undefeated and both have had some fluff opponents. Again a win is a win. Unfortunately, one team's luck runs out and that team is..........M State. Bama gets another victory.

Ohio State at Penn State-I think OSU could go undefeated, but it won't matter because they are on triple public probation and can't even go to the Mr. Clean Toilet Bowl. All this over some tattoos-well maybe some other stuff. I'm sure the prognosticators want Penn State to win, but I will stick with Urban's posse. Buckeyes in a close crazy one.

Oregon State at Washington-I know. I know. I should be buying Oregon State, but I'm not completely sold. It's like they are they pretzel m&m when it was still being tested in certain markets. I like it, but I'm not sure. For the record, Washington doesn't blow me away but you have to pick upsets from time to time. Huskies

Michigan at Nebraska-Thank goodness I missed all of the Michigan vs Michigan State game as it looked awful. Allegedly, Michigan is expected to win the Big 10 (with however many teams they have now) since Ohio State can't. This will be played amongst the cornfields so I say Huskers.

Michigan State at Wisconsin-Pass the ambien as this should put every one to sleep. Badgers in the ultimate snooze fest.

Tennessee at South Carolina-Darth is mad and the Gamecocks will take it out on Dooley and the Vols. No rocky top this week. SC

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Did you see UGA vs KY last week? It was ugly but the Dawgs escaped with a win. Will Muschamp has the Gators undefeated so now he faces his alma mater. Last week, Aaron Murray didn't turn the ball over a single time so I hope he isn't saving up for this week. My dad says he doesn't understand how any defensive player for UGA can be hurt because you need to tackle someone to sustain an injury during the game. Oh Dad!! Not always, but an interesting observation. I should be an optimist and say UGA gets a win (and I hope that happens), but realism prevails and I think Florida will hang at least 38 on the D. Some of it courtesy of the O. Sadly, I expect the Gators to win. Phooey!

And here's my celebrity snippet for the day. This band is defunct, but had a very talented lead singer who also happens to be a kick ass Scattergories and Cranium player. This was one of their best songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw3dFPQq_hI