Yes, my friends, it’s time to rekindle some hatred-based good times from our childhoods. Ain’t that always a hoot? No Euro-Lesser Footy, as they’s on international break, yet again. SIGH.
Michigan State at Ohio State (Noon, Fox)
These teams are right next to one another in the rankings (12/13), but the spread is a mighty -17.5. So Vegas thinks Sparty is gon’ reap some theeeeeee vengeance for being knocked out of the playoffs by the Iowans last week. We shall see.
Oklahoma State at Iowa State (Noon, ABC/ESPN2)
Another tasty matchup, this time with the post-Bedlam mad team on the road. But wait, can’t the Cyclones also be pissed off, having fallen just short in they valiant comeback bid at the Cousinfuckers last week? Or are we just treating them like the roadkill we expect them to turn right back to?
Georgia at Auburn (3:30, CBS)
Finally, a CBS spotlight match that isn’t a turd. Still not sure Aubie has enough offensive weaponry to truly challenge the ‘Dawgs, but this will be a massively holstile environment and a 4-quarter physical battle royale. Good teevee.
Iowa at Wisconsin (3:30, ABC)
I hate recommending two goddamned B1G fixtures the same week, especially when one is this vanilla…but it has its intrigue. Bucky Badger could still have a playoff argument (albeit weak) if it wins out, and Iowa has the last, best chance to stop same before the league championship.
West By God Virginia at Kansas State (3:30, ESPN2)
Wish to God and Sonny Jeebus I saw a gambling angle on this’un, so I’d watch MOAR of it. Both sides are middle of the pack, but give me Wild Man Holgorsen against Undead Bill Snyder any day of the week. This should have been a Friday night matchup or sommet.
Washington State at Utah (5:30, PAC12)
This is the kind of game that Wazzu needs to start winning in order to be taken seriously, on a national basis. Yes, it’s a tough challenge for a team without overwhelming talent…but it needs to get done. If so, would set up a high-stakes Apple Cup.
Alabama at Mississippi State (7:00, ESPN)
If anyone is gonna trip up Roll Damn Tide before the UGA meet and greet (they always take War Damn Eagle 100% serious), it would likely be the Cowbells in Starkville, under the lights. But I wouldn’t bet on it.
Notre Dame at Miami (8:00, ABC)
Here’s your sterling main event. Basically “win and you’re in” the playoffs for the Fucking Dickhole Irish (and I have money on them at -3, think they will win by double digits and hope to have jinxed them). Miami still has to win out, ACC title game v. Clemson included. They won’t.
TCU at Oklahoma (8:00, Fox)
What a fantastic undercard this makes! Not enough is made of how good Bloodeyes are, and they absolutely can go to Norman and win. Especially if Boomer Sooner still gots a sugar high from their 62-52 (not a misprint) Bedlam victory in Stillwater. Okie wants a shootout, TCU wants to grind. Whoever imposes their will will likely get the W, and hopefully (Hippo is shameless Big 12 promoter) a playoff berth. Shit, didn’t mean that to come out so rapey-sounding.
Arizona State at UCLA (9:30, PAC12)
I realize this ain’t much of a tweaker option, but tis all I am left to offer. Good thing the rest of the slate is so badass. Get some sleep for NFL Week 10.
Nick Saban is gonna have the kicker’s leg broke.
Got all the laundry and dishes done. Have a YUGE stockpot of turkey stock working its way up to a simmer. Little man is sawing toothpicks in the next room. I’ve got an ice cold six-pack in the fridge, a wonderfully strong sativa, and some decent muscle relaxers on hand. ND/Miami kicks off in 10. It’s a wonderful night to be alive!
That’s why I ONLY pick asbestos covered trees for me and my family.
Late window degenerate action! I has Notre Dame (-3) and TCU (+6.5) moneyline to win straight up (pays out a little MOAR than 2:1).
FOR CLARITY, ND is not a moneyline, bet that one with the points.
In each case, I like the more physical side. Worked for the Stanford upset last night.
Don’t you guys think Vegas should pay Hippo extra for getting one of his rare correct picks really fucking correct?
Kentucky (+3 at Vandy) up 44-21 with 7 and change to play
The Hippo Bonus?
Hang on…I’ll ask ’em….
Hello, Vegas?
Yeah sorry, they said no fucking way.
What about San Vegas, Mexico? Maybe they’ll bite.
Mi nombre es King Hippo, ¿dónde está mi dinero?
Maybe Wegas, Duetchland?
Wir haben dir schon gesagt, du hast hier nicht gewettet.
Well shit. There’s probably a transexual escort named Vegas somewhere that will have to step up.
Hehehehehehe
I am at a fundraiser for my kid’s high school. For reasons Indo not know there is an autographed Jordan Reed jersey available. Does anyone want me to bid on it, and if so to what amount? If I win I will pay the shipping.
Also there is a huge amount of Lions gear available. No autographs though. Probably because Orlovsky ran out the back of the end zone looking for a pen.
Dok?
Dok’s lady boner is FOAR that Kerrigan guy, IIRC
Thought he was from my hometown but looks like he went to Miami Fl and I was thinking of someone else. Will any canes fans uncloak themselves?
That was my main suspect
Can you bid a song?
/also Eric Ebron would have just had to mark “X”
Or have someone else do it for him.
Did iowa end up with less than 100 total yards? Only defensive touchdowns, and -35 yards on sacks apparently
If Auburn beats Alabama (if they haven’t played, I don’t know), they automatically get into the playoff, do not pass Go, do not connect $200, right?
Iron Bowl ends the season.
Still not sure that gets them in tho even with a win.
I think they play sometime in the future, if cbs is to be trusted. And if they win they would face GA again in the champ game.
Aubie would then be in the title game, would play UGA again. Winner of rematch would go to playoffs.
Their first loss was to Clemson.
Was LSU home or away? I can’t remember and I’m too lazy to look it up.
Never mind, I lied. I’m less lazy than I thought.
4 pt loss in Red Stick.
Believe was a home game, but not sure.
EDIT – looked up, nope night game @ Death Valley. As was the Clemson loss. Surely the only side to have lost at BOTH Valleys Death?
Neither being crushing, either.
They have a better case than I thought.
Something in back of my mind says they were somewhat undermanned for Son of Clem match, too.
Anyway, you beat Bama and UGAx2 in Nov/Dec, you have mah attention.
/beats shoe on podium again for 16-team playoff
corollary – I think Roll Damn Tide would still be in.
I worded this badly, I lacked the proper amount of… saliva?
OR salvia?
Can’t wait for georgia to not be punished by this loss at all because “it’s an sec game, so tough; and it was at auburn, so tough”
Clemson is not imploding. False alarm.
Florida State should be disbanded and Jimbo checked into rehab.
3-6 with that talent?
Clemson is imploding.
Let’s hope.
Never mind.
Last time I saw a Blackman screw up that badly….
I’ll shut up now.
tell me more…
Now that was an inspired play call by Aubie.
Victory sealed.
Pretty sure the cbs announcers just equated, emphatically, that a WR screen is the same thing as a timeout in basketball which is the same thing as a QB sneak.
/Ears start bleeding.
Where’s Herschel Walker when you need him?
Shit, never mind….
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article179530511.html
https://youtu.be/lSypEyyGdbw
So Georgia bad or auburn good?
Bad matchup for UGa.
Especially playing from behind now.
Auburn quite physical and when UGA can’t push you around, it seems like they have issues finding a Plan B.
So I just spent the better part of the past half hour trying to flush my neighbor’s dog (who hates and is afraid of me….she hates needles) out of the woods and into the house.
That was fun in more or less sub freezing temps.
Stupid dog.
so…the runningest non-wishbone side in JV NFL is down 16 in hostile territory, Q3
Yep, more or less.
Many derps for the Dawgs.
Derpy Dawgs is not a good franchise opportunity. Deputy Dawg is the mascot.
My stream of this Georgia game is broken it seems. It just keeps showing the same replay over and over and over again of a play which is clearly an incomplete pass. Guess I’ll refresh.
Those extra hot wings were…really, really hot! Jeezuz!
So…Hodor headed to Europe for stem-cell treatment. Okay! I’m starting to wonder if he’s going to end up losing his goddamn arm.
Maybe he’ll trade for a German-engineered arm?
Yeah, that seems like it might be more than a torn labrum.
Hey, the Stillers are losing to the Niners.
Nope, sorry….Iowa/Wisconsin.
carry on
Just demolished a splendid turkey dinner, muted the TV and opted instead to listen to Santana Live At The Fillmore East from 1968. Much the best.
Just dropped 50 on Jorja to win. Odds were at 3.75 to 1. That’s metric.
You might have picked the wrong day.
Even Dawg’lor is stalking.
That missed field goal does not make me happy.
Georgia in a big, must-win game is never a good bet.
You’re not wrong.
You guys have internet known me for a long time since early KSK and I do not make wise decisions.
Kinda proud of Aubie. But wrong day, Gus. Wrong day.
sooner or later, not-Mark Richt must come to grips that he can’t run off tackle against a 9-man Aubie front.
Pass? Aw crap….we were told there would be no passing.
Afternoon commentists, I hope you are all well.
well, mah two 3:30 bets (Kentucky +3 and UVA +11.5) are looking a’ight – you chasing any action today?
I had Ireland to win at 7 to 1. They did not.
Jawja finally needs to utilize the forward pass, does not like.
https://imgur.com/gallery/51mopbi
New rule: you can’t call a timeout before the last 5 minutes of the sencond and fourth quarters.
New Rule: Don’t steal my shit.
-Bill Maher