Weekend Predictions: LSU over Georgia, and BCS ducks
So let me see if I’ve got this straight.
If LSU beats Georgia, LSU and Alabama will play for the BCS title. Simple. Unless some anti-SEC sentiment leads voters to match LSU against Oklahoma State (and everyone suddenly gets amnesia about the Iowa State game).
But this doesn’t preclude the possibility that LSU may play Oklahoma State in the BCS game even if Georgia upsets LSU. Why? Because at least one SEC school will go, and Nick Saban getting snubbed is funnier, and if you dare put both LSU and Alabama in the BCS final when neither even won its conference, you’ll have red noses and exploding clown feet falling from the sky (thank you, Larry), and even the BCS has its limit when it comes to humiliation. I think.
So really, what Saturday’s SEC championship comes down to is this: Barring some complete, multi-touchdown, oh jeez, Curly-just-dropped-the-TNT-powder-in-the-pancake-batter-again-collapse by LSU against the Bulldogs in the Georgia Dome, the Tigers are really only playing for Alabama’s lifeline in the BCS.
What could possibly go wrong with the BCS in the kitchen.
Dude. Has anybody seen Isaiah Crowell’s bong?
OK. Flush. Simplify. It’s just a football game.
Cleansing breath. And, go . . .
Georgia has one advantage in this game: Aaron Murray. Expectations for the running game are low, unless Crowell suddenly emerges from bubble wrap this week and breaks from the field with Forrest Gump’s miracle legs.
LSU is equal to or better than Georgia everywhere else. The Tigers have won over ranked teams, won on the road, won in Tuscaloosa, won nine of their games by 46, 26, 28, 30, 31, 35, 33, 49 and 24. Also, they conquered Belarus and are moving into Poland.
Yes, I really believe the Dogs have a chance to win this game. They are playing that well and that confident. The problem is too many things need to happen. Something-to-zero in turnovers. Something big on special teams. Something bionic on the defensive front.
It’s too much. The 10-game winning streak ends here. LSU wins, but Georgia keeps it close. I’ll dance with 13½.
It’s OK for Georgia fans to be Daydream Believers. Yeah. I’m going there …
School Daze
Oklahoma at Okie State: The Cowboys’ plan: 1) Win; 2) Scream, light their hair on fire, hold their breath, pass out and repeat (until somebody puts them in the BCS title game). All of which ignores the fact that they never should have lost a conference game to 2-4 Iowa State. Shut up and enjoy the Fiesta Bowl. OSU cover 3.
VaTech vs. Clemson (ACC title): The ACC keeps hoping for Miami-Florida State title game. It keeps getting Virginia Tech vs. somebody else. Clemson is 1-3 since starting 8-0 and turning back into Clemson. Hokies cover 7.
Wisconsin vs. Mich. State (Big Ten title): Fans have been warned: DON’T look Urban Meyer in eye when he emerges for his pontiff wave from a luxury suite before kickoff. Nice year for the Big Ten’s first title game. Scandal at Ohio State. Slime at Penn State. Where’s next year’s game, Chernobyl? Badgers win, but take Sparty and 9½.
UCLA vs. Oregon (Pac-12 title): One of the teams in the inaugural Pac-12 championship (UCLA) already has fired its coach (Rick Neuheisel). Even Auburn never did that. If UCLA wins, everybody might want to duck when Neuheisel gets his hands on the trophy. Actually, no worries there: Ducks win, but take UCLA and 32.
Rick Neuheisel, at the trophy presentation
NFL Six Pack
(I drank one)
Falcons at Texans: A stat from pal Len Pasquarelli: Falcons coach Mike Smith is 8-0 against rookie quarterbacks. Next on the list: T.J. Yates. It’s a nice story for Pope High School, but it wasn’t the Texans’ first choice. In consecutive weeks, the Falcons miss Adrian Peterson and Matt Schaub. Did Smith sacrifice a chicken? Falcons cover 3.
Broncos at Vikings: Tim Tebow (5-1) has won more games than Philip Rivers, Michael Vick or Josh Freeman. But he’s completing 45 percent of his passes and ranks 37th in yardage. Ever read one of those stores when the guy living out of a shopping cart wins the lottery? Slight market correction: Vikings cover 1.
Here's the felonious Lion, Ndamukong Suh, stomping a player, which is frowned upon in most cultures, and even the NFL.
Packers at Giants: A few days after his defense allowed seven touchdowns to New Orleans, Giants coach Tom Coughlin proclaimed: “It’s time for us to be bold, not to listen to what you all are saying.” Want to be bold? How ’bout you get in somebody’s way? Pack covers 7.
Lions at Saints: Ndamukong Suh has been sentenced to two games to life. Roger Goodell’s plan to make Suh the face of the league worked out as well as the fed’s plan for the Al Capone plush toy. Saints cover 9.
Colts at Patriots: The Colts are 0-11 and have been outscored by 177 points, give or take a major organ. But the line is 20 points. Sorry. That’s like sliding chips and onion dip across the table and telling me, “Don’t touch.” Pats win, but give me Indy and 20.
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Toteboard
“Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit.” — R.E. Shay
Last week (kiss the ring …): 10-2 straight up, 9-3 against the line.
Overall (… and bow): 109-41 straight up; 87-61-2 against the line.
Important “Sack Schultz” update: This is the week the Hawaii trip will be decided. There’s a 10-way tie for first. I remain in contention for a high draft pick.
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smart dawg
December 1st, 2011
9:03 pm
5150, thanks. CHOA here in Atlanta is world class for kids.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:03 pm
Turd Picker try BULLDOGS on Peachtree Street in Midtown. You can really talk some smack there and make them mad.
shortcircuit
December 1st, 2011
9:04 pm
I for one and I know I am not alone am glad to see Jeff pick LSU. I believe he picked GT and several more teams to beat UGA. So we have a great chance GO DAWGS!!!
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The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:04 pm
Hey smart dawg,
I don’t smoke pole!
I am sorry, maybe my comment was a little over the top. I sincerely apologize…
Can I offer you a product sampling as a peace offering? I just ate dinner though, so it will take me 4-6 hours to process your order. I hope you like corn!!!
DILLIGAF
December 1st, 2011
9:04 pm
The Turd Pickler :
“Where can a LSU fan go have a celebratory victory drink after the Tigers win??? The Turd Pickler is looking for some action Saturday night”
There are a multitude of leather bars in the ATL that would be glad to host a reality show star at their establishment. Be sure to bring plenty of Swamp Men tee shirts for access to the VIP lounge.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:05 pm
Smart………….My friends son spent years there, but Baylie had to go to like Minnesota, Michigan or some place north for her treatments.
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:06 pm
5150
Did not find you on kings blog
smart dawg
December 1st, 2011
9:06 pm
Midtown is the place for you, tp
Delbert D.
December 1st, 2011
9:07 pm
daddo – That link posted by Dawg48 is to a story (scroll near the bottom, skip the comments) about reputed dissension among the Tennessee team; upperclassmen vs. underclassmen.
Carew
December 1st, 2011
9:07 pm
Richt is 2-1 against Miles. LSU was supposed to beat us last time in the Dome. Remember what happened on the first play. LSU got shelled the whole game.
Keep thinking its going to be a blow out Tigers…please!
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:09 pm
DelbertD
What’s your take on Dooley?
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:09 pm
5150,
Figures a GT fan would actually know the name of the gay bar!!!! Is Bulldogs your regular hangout? At least smart dawg (pun intended) was intelligent enough to just say Midtown and leave it alone
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:09 pm
48..I Still like Kool-ade. I just has to be served at a good Bar.
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:11 pm
Carew,
Keep thinking that what happened 6 years ago is going to have any impact on this game! Different teams, different years. Nobody on either team was with their respective school when they played in the dome in 05 and there is barely half of the players on either team from 3 yrs ago
Anyone Seen "Choke"?
December 1st, 2011
9:11 pm
???
Anyone Seen "Choke"?
December 1st, 2011
9:13 pm
4-7 Eagles losing to Seahawks. Where’s “Choke”?
Myanmar Shave
December 1st, 2011
9:13 pm
Of All the Statistics
About Which We Chatter
The Final Scores
Are The Ones That Matter
Myanmar Shave©
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:13 pm
Furthermore, we are fans, we’re allowed to talk smack. As long as the team is focused and ready to play, what LSU fans say will have no contribution whatsoever to the final outcome.
Eric C.
December 1st, 2011
9:14 pm
5150 UOAD, you calling Larry Munson “worm food” on a public domain when his death was announced is a heck of a lot more distasteful than me thinking negative thoughts about a president. You seem like a good guy otherwise…strange.
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:14 pm
5150 Lol……
Starting to make since now!!!!!
I don’t have a flash player on my I pad I can’t view it.
GarnetMoonshine
December 1st, 2011
9:15 pm
“Expectations for the running game are low, unless Crowell suddenly emerges from bubble wrap this week and breaks from the field with Forrest Gump’s miracle legs.”
Hillarious article Mr.Schultz. You outta do a sports-themed stand-up somewhere in ATL one night!
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:15 pm
TURD…………..If you know what it is, then why are you asking where to go? Yes, I know where most bars with Video games and Pool Tables are located. It is an occupational necessity. If I don’t get the stuff repaired, then the games and amusements don’t make money for me to collect.
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:15 pm
oh wait, I know how to put this in perspective… Hey remember in 03 when all you UGA fans thought LSU got lucky in the first win in Baton Rouge and LSU was going to get stomped?
How’d that turn out for you?!?!?!?! 34-13 chumps… lol see how little since that makes?
smart dawg
December 1st, 2011
9:17 pm
Many of you remember the old Thanksgiving day UGA/GT freshman game which benefitted Scottish Rite. (I still miss this event!). The motto was “Strong legs will run so that weak legs may walk”
It has been brought back in a slightly different form, occurring each spring. This is a baseball doubleheader at Turner Field. The first game is always two Atlanta area high school teams (the first year, a kid from Lassiter hit a homerun, first high school player to do so at the Ted)
The second game is GT/UGA.
Profits from this event are earmarked to help pay for an intraoperative MRI machine at Scottish Rite. This machine allows neurosurgeons to use the MRI live in the operating room during surgery. It makes the surgery more precise and minimizes the need for additional surgeries. It saves lives. Support this event if you can.
***Sorry to hi jack the forum***
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:17 pm
But if I can kinda get were it was going…..
(1) a lot of tech fans voted……
(2) Georgia fans know the truth and know winning the game is a long shot.
For me I know winning this game is a long shot but I can always hope!
That’s what being a fan is all about.
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:17 pm
5150,
nobody on here cares about your income stream. But I guess it seems like I should be careful what comments I direct to you since you are in “collections”. I didn’t realize I was conversing with Mr. Gotti!
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:18 pm
48…………so now you have put together the Puzzle pieces. I have to be ME but some made ME be somebody else. Most Know but some don’t. LOL That is why I used BAILER to let you know WHO I was. I guess you didn’t get it back then. LOL
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:20 pm
No I’m kinda slow
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:21 pm
48 you don’t need a player to see the website just pick the Bird House page.
http://www.atlantahaulitallinc.com.
Spike 80DF
December 1st, 2011
9:22 pm
Watching swamp people right now, I guess this is what ATL will look like come Friday night when LSU alumni roll into town….
I think Willie was Valedictorian back in ‘03.
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:25 pm
5150
The bird houses are kool I like em good created mind!
I also commented about the sports nation link
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:27 pm
Spike,
I just got UGAVIII back from the taxadermist and will sell him to ya real cheap!!!
BG
December 1st, 2011
9:29 pm
GO DAWGS! There are 10 other SEC teams wishing they had the opportunity the DAWGS have Saturday.
Spike 80DF
December 1st, 2011
9:30 pm
Ha, I wouldn’t expect any other respose from a corn dog
Spike 80DF
December 1st, 2011
9:30 pm
*response
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:30 pm
5150
I’m starting to get into bee keeping, been reading into it going to try it, my preacher brought two over to my property to try em out. Any way what about making bee hives, make one that looks like the WRECK and one that looks like UGA’S dog house.
dogMan
December 1st, 2011
9:32 pm
No Scott You have to look at the total body of work most teams Boise played were middle school team equivalents even much worse than the Mississippi’s in the SEC.. Georgia got much better after that loss even though not as good as the top of the SEC west. I wish Boise and Huston would quit crying every year its not fair…. If they want to be treated like a BCS team they need to get into a BIG BOY conference and prove their selves week in and week out like everyone else. Otherwise the best team in all of the BCS conferences should quit them and go to a really weak one and they could have a perfect season virtually every year…
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:32 pm
Corn? I’ll give you some corn buddy!!! They don’t call me “The Turd Pickler” for nothing!
Hey Spike, do you know how to stop a bulldog from pulling it’s pud?
Paint it orange and blue, that way he will only beat once every 7 years
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:33 pm
beat it* once every 7 years
Spike 80DF
December 1st, 2011
9:38 pm
ha, good one Turd Sniffer. CHOOT ELIZABETH CHOOT!! I think Les Timex is a special guest on swamp people tonight trying to get all the alum jacked up for the game.
Myanmar Shave
December 1st, 2011
9:40 pm
The Corn Dawg Bowl
Is Coming To Town
By Third Quarter Dawg Fans
Will Exit With Frowns
Myanmar Shave©
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:41 pm
I made 1 bee Hive for my friend Kemper that was a Uga HOUSE when VII passed. It looks really like Snoopy(Charlie Brown’ Dog) house. LOL. People are Stupid. people are trying to stop beekeeping in neighborhoods. There was an AJC article about it. If this actually happens in most nighborhoods then how do the Flowers get pollinated and the home gardens grow? CCD is the biggest issue with Bee keeping right now. Keith Delaplane is a UGA Prof. that does BEES. he has written many great books on bees.
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:43 pm
Hey mutt,
It’s Turd Pickler not “Turd Sniffer”, if your gonna throw insults about being uneducated you inbread mutt at least get my name right!!!
Hey if nobody liked Swamp People, then nobody would watch and it wouldn’t be on. So somebody outside the state of LA must like it.
For the Miles joke I am gonna put in a call to the coach myself and personally tell him not to take a knee with 5 minutes left, go ahead and score that 8th touchdown.
baddawg
December 1st, 2011
9:43 pm
Thanks for picking LSU Jeff! So looks like we will win now if you look at past predictions.
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
9:46 pm
baddawg,
You have it all wrong… Bradley is the jinx and he picked UGA to win, that was the kiss of death!
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:50 pm
5150
I will check him out.
It’s funny you say that about neiborhoods people are getting afaid of nature!
Luckly I have some property so I don’t have to worry about it.
I’m just looking into the best flowers to get to keep em busy close to year round.
Tiger Fan
December 1st, 2011
9:57 pm
Spike 80DF
December 1st, 2011
9:22 pm
“Watching swamp people right now, I guess this is what ATL will look like come Friday night when LSU alumni roll into town….
I think Willie was Valedictorian back in ‘03.”
What the Tiger fans won’t be doing is defacating on the grounds like the Dawgs have been known to do in the North Campus area. Some of you are so embarrassing that the UGA administration curtailed your tailgating time.
Pathetic.
georgiagirl
December 1st, 2011
9:59 pm
Really Corn Dog go get a life. It’s a football game and by the way thanks to Auburn and ARK for beating South Carolina that put Georgia in the SEC game. They lost, we gain. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Win or Lose always a Fan. Love knowing the Old Ball Coach did not make it. Still a proud DAWG fan.
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
9:59 pm
On your comment though about the game…..
I think our D can keep us in the game for a period of time.
LSU front four is very strong they can get pressure with out blitzing witch let’s their secondary play great coverage witch leads to turnovers or coverage sacks. The key in my opinion is the OLine,
We do not have a lot of depth but are big up front. If they can open holes to get the running game going ( but not up the middle need to try to get to the corner) and screen passes keep the clock rolling we can hang in their.
Were LSU is so dangerous they can score on off, deff and special teams and at any time can’t let them do to us like they did auburn and score 3 TDs in less than 3 min.
Just Sayin'
December 1st, 2011
10:01 pm
Scott:
“i think UGA will get crushed. This is the first game against a ranked team since their first two games they lost against ranked teams.”
They played Ga Tech & Auburn both were ranked…get your facts straight before showing your ignorance!