BNE Pick 'Em Week 4

Well, where do we begin? This was just an awful week for picks, with the theme for picks being hosed, as in we all got hosed. Most everyone in the pool was either .500 or below, with only 4 people managing a winning record for the week. Everything was upside down in college football, with blowouts turning into nail biters, and "gimmes" turning into embarrassments.


First up from out matchups this week, Ohio vs. Tennessee. Once again Kiffin managed to embarrass himself by playing down to Ohio and squeaking out a win after giving Florida fits last week. Another squeaker this weekend was Arizona vs. UGA. What happened here Dawgs? I thought UGA found their offense last week but instead they end up winning on a last second field goal. I hate to say it, but UGA has to get back to running and learn ball control or LSU will chew the Dawgs up next week.


Jarrell Holman taking one the other way.

However, the implosion of the week goes to Ole Miss and Jevan Snead. The Sports Illustrated curse aside, I'm glad Ole Miss lost early so we wouldn't have to hear the hype machine the rest of the season. This team should not have been ranked as high as 4 and I don't care how much talent they have. In addition to this let down, Oregon absolutely slapped Cal in the face and sent them out of the top 10 (along with PSU...WOW, again to Iowa??). Just about everyone got hosed on this one, as Oregon managed the game extremely well with a balanced run & passing game, and sticking Jahvid Best to only 55 yards.


Not a Heisman performance.

In other games, Beamer Ball managed to hold the Canes in check in an rainy game in Blacksburg, and Georgia Tech surprised a lot of folks by changing their defensive scheme, allowing only 150 yards of total offense by UNC. Michigan and LSU both managed to pull out close wins, while Florida swamped Kentucky even without Tim Tebow. And finally, Auburn posted another 500+ yard game, beating Ball State (but failing to beat the spread), with Chris Todd throwing 5 touch downs on 287 yards. That's 11 touchdowns for the season with over 1,000 yards.


WAR EAGLE!

Now let's get down to our overall standings...


1. Gen. Stoopangle


2. OneHairyDawg


3. Donald Eason


4. Dutch


5. dave1528 & aumaverick


7. dawgsman81


8. Woman...Do Not accost me while I am drinking! & bcdawg97


10. DawgDai


From our BNE staff...


1. aumaverick


2. BFR


3. bubba


4. earl


5. Streit


6. bulldawgjosh (really? 2-10?)


And, now for our bottom feeder of the week, sponsored by www.flip-coin.com . I am proud to introduce this week's new bottom feeder, Tankdawg to our pool. With an overall record of 3-44 and a measly 13 points, Tankdawg is displaying the kind of skill and smarts it takes to play in the Sunbelt. Even the Magic Eight Ball had a better record last week. I suggest flipping a coin for your picks next week...maybe visit our sponsor, www.flip-coin.com for some help.


Tune in this week for our matchups and submit your picks. We will have our usual great matchups with a special salute honoring our armed forces with the Air Force vs. Navy game. This is a classic game featuring two of the finest military academies, which should stir the fires of patriotism in every true blue-blooded American. GO AIR FORCE! BEAT NAVY!


The beautiful Air Force Academy Chapel

BNE Pick'Em Week 3

I don't know about anyone else, but I am having a outstanding time with the pick'em so far this year. This season has featured some outstanding matchups, complete with close games, upsets and resurrections which makes the Pick'Em that much more fun!

First off, the Canes are for real this year. After watching the U and FSU, I was skeptical (and looks like most of you were too), but after the Canes squashed the Jackets I realized this is one fast team with a nasty swarming defense. Keep an eye out for these guys when they travel to Blacksburg. And speaking of Blacksburg...Beamer Ball managed a very close win 16-15 over a resurgent Nebraska. Give Bo Pelini one more year and Nebraska may just be back in the national spotlight.

In another close game, we all got hosed by picking the SmurfCats of Kentucky who managed a come from behind win over Louisville to win the Commonwealth in a close one. Notre Dame managed to win despite their valiant efforts of doing everything wrong. Notre Dame has compiled almost 300 yards of penalties in 3 games, including almost 100 yards this weekend. It looks like they are really trying to get Weis fired.

Jimmy Clausen hates me.

From the SEC, it looks like everyone picked correctly, with the only exception of Miss. State & Tennessee throwing a cog in the works for everyone (not me though). UGA showed great improvement with their win over Arkansas as they finally found a running game while the D held Arkansas to only 77 yards on the ground. Auburn builds on an unbelievable start, going 3-0 and beating West Virginia in a muddy brawl on the plains. The Tigers, managing only 400 yards of offense, won the game on D with 24 points coming off a +6 turnover margin. UGA will host Arizona State and Auburn will take a break with Ball State at home.

Way to find the ball guys.

This kid can fly.

So, without further delay, here are our overall standings for week three:

1. Gen.Stoopangle

2. OneHairyDawg

3. bulldog91 & Donalad Eason

5. Dutch

6. dawgsman81

7. aumaverick

8. Woman...do not accost me while I'm drinking! & SilverDawg1948

10. td_dawg

From the BNE Staff:

1. aumaverick

2. BFR

3. Bubba

4. Streit

5. Earl

6. Bulldawgjosh (So was week 2 a fluke? Way to go down like a cheerleader on prom night falling 30 spots to #33 this week and a 6-7 record.)

And new this week...our bottom feeder of the pool is MACJ with a 13-22 record. Well, you went 11-2 this week, so maybe that Magic 8 Ball is working but I'm thinking all signs say "don't count on it".

Remember to get your picks in for this week. Our key matchups this week feature Miami and Va. Tech, UNC and Georiga Tech, Cal and Oregon, Florida and Kentucky and my challenge pick of Indiana and Michigan. Good luck!