Week 6 is under way for the 2009 College Football season, and Walker-Sports College Football Pick'em is in full swing. For those of you who play along, you know that I have been on a tear this season with my picks, and well I don't plan on that changing anytime soon. That being said, lets get right to the latest edition of Walker Sports College Football Pick'em
Florida vs. LSU: This is the big game of the week. There is a good chance that the number one ranking in the country is on the line. Florida was exposed slightly when Lane Kiffen and Tennessee pushed them to the limit. To make matters worst, the Chosen One Tim Teabow is... well it's hard to say. Urban Myers claims Teabow was able to practice on Thursday and is a game time decision. In all honesty the reports on Tim Teabow change depending on who you ask. He took a nasty hit and that concussion is rocking him pretty bad. If this was Kentucky, they wold sit him, but it's not it's LSU and a lot is on the line.
LSU put together some quiet success this season. It is like the back doored their way into the top five. Les Miles has a heck of a great squad down in the Death Valley. He is looking for a quarterback and possibly found one in Jefferson. As usual the Tigers defense is aggressive and know how to dominate a game. If Teabow plays and he is the slightest bit shaky the LSU defense will sniff it out, and attack.
Due to Tim Teabow's injury, this game has been pulled from the board. However, that does not stop me from picking a winner. I like LSU to gut this one out. Yes it was Florida's year, but without their leader at 100% things can be difficult. If Florida was in the Swamp I'd feel differently, but on the road in Death Valley it's just not a spot for the Gators. Myers has struggled against LSU and the struggles will continue on Saturday.
Alabama vs. Mississippi(+5):Any Rebel fan will tell you that this season has not gone according to plan for Mississippi. Javid Snead was pegged as the greatest thing in college football. Ever since that South Carolina game he has been exposed, and just putting the program back on track will prove to be a hero's task.
Alabama has gotten mixed reviews all year. It was unclear if they had lost too much talent during the off season. From the looks of things, Nick Saban knows exactly what he is doing. The Bama defense is as strong as ever. On offense, they have some great down the field threats which is something they lacked last year.
The spread favors Bama by five points, and I am all over this one. Roll Tide Roll, Alabama will get after the Rebels and make Snead's life a nightmare.
Winner:Alabama covers the spread and wins outright.
Georgia Tech vs. Florida State (-3):Paul Johnson has his triple option attack rolling, and the entire ACC is his target. Many people thought that the Yellow Jackets would be the team to beat in the ACC, and in many ways they still are. Currently they are lost in the shuffle behind the Miami Hurricanes and the Va. Tech Hokies. Somehow, I think Paul Johnson is okay with that, and enjoys riding a little under the radar.
This may be the worse week in Bobby Bowden's career at Florida State. Trustee's are calling for his head, 20 year old punks are harassing him with ignorant questions after practice. Things have not gone well for the Noles. What's truly unfortunate for Florida State is what was once a promising season, appears to be falling apart, and there isn't a single person who can stop this from happening.
Despite all the distractions, and the media circus surrounding speculation of Bowden's retirement, the 'Noles are favored by three points. This has more to do with history than anything, Georgia Tech has not found the confines of Doak Campbell Stadium friendly to them. I like Flordia to right the ship for this week at least. That means they cover the three point spread, and win the game.
Winner:Florida State covers the 3 points and wins outright.
Michigan vs. Iowa(-8): Rich Rod is having one up and down season. That being said Tate Forcier is quickly becoming the next great Michigan quarterback. He won't be a Brian Griese or your typical Wolverine but he is damn good. His athletic ability keeps Michigan in games, and it can also take them out of games.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are my surprise team emerging in the Big 10. I'll be the first to admit, I did not think much of the Hawkeyes. I'm not even completely sold on them right now. In a lot of ways they remind me of the Denver Broncos. Somehow they find a win, but I'm just not sure how they pull it off. Iowa is a tough team that plays bend don't break defense. I love their mental toughness and their ability to play within the moment. There are plenty of intangibles, that make them a special team.
The spread on this game favors Iowa by 8 points. That's a hefty spread in my opinion. That's why I am going out on a limb here. I'm taking Michigan to cover the the 8 point spread. As far as a straight up winner goes, that is a bit tougher, but I am sticking wtih Iowa to win the game.
Winner:Michigan covers the 8 points, Iowa wins the game.
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