This Is Just An Exhibition. It Is Not A Competition. So, Please. No Wagering, Week #2

Well, last week went pretty well as far as the college football games I picked...I actually went 9-0 picking winners...but only 5-4 against the point spread. Auburn was better than I thought they'd be, Notre Dame needed another TD, and Alabama wasn't nearly as dominant as I thought they'd be. Everybody else did about as well as I figured.

Last Week, & therefore overall:
High School: 0-1.
College: 9-0.
College vs. line: 5-4.
No pro games.

This week is actually pretty much a full slate of games, so here we go:

High School

Flower Mound Jaguars vs. Irving Nimitz: I really think the Jags will be strong contenders for a playoff spot this year, and should handle their home opener tonight. Prediction: Flower Mound 24, Irving Nimitz 13

Marcus Marauders vs. Grapevine: Grapevine usually has a strong team and Marcus isn't predicted to do very well this season. But I think Coach Mayes is pretty good and really has Marcus hungry to get back to the playoffs. I think Marcus will play pretty well this week. Prediction: Marcus 22, Grapevine 14

Colleges

Auburn at Mississippi State (+21): Auburn looked VERY sharp last weekend but I do think Washington State isn't that stout on defense. The Bulldogs will be better on "D" but their offense is really struggling--and look for last year's starting QB Omarr Conner to take over at some point. Auburn's not really looking to show LSU anything so they'll take it easy...and the only concern is will they cover the point spread. I think so. Prediction: Auburn 31, Mississippi State 7

Ole Miss at Missouri (-10): Ed Orgeron is a whiz on defense and Missouri is starting a young guy at QB. Yeah, Ole Miss is down and they're on the road, but I like them getting 10 points. Prediction: Missouri 24, Ole Miss 17

Vanderbilt at Alabama (-16): Vandy got after Michigan in the Big House and Bama was underwhelming against Hawaii. If Vandy doesn't turn the ball over against Michigan they lose by a touchdown, but I think they'll turn it over against Bama a couple of times, too. Plus, Vandy only scored by using a trick play. Prediction: Alabama 24, Vanderbilt 3

Penn State at Notre Dame (-7.5): Georgia Tech has a history of loading up on folks to start the season. Penn State is better than Tech on offense but worse on defense. I'll give the points and take Notre Dame at home. Prediction: Notre Dame 24, Penn State 14.

Arizona at L.S.U. (-16): Again, the overrated Pac-10 gets credit for being better than they are. (see Cal & Washington State last week) Take USC out of that conference and you've got nothing but 2nd tier teams. Give me L.S.U. in a rout, even if they're laying low for Auburn next week. Prediction: L.S.U. 42, Arizona 17

Georgia at South Carolina (+3.5): Steve Spurrier and points at home? I'm tempted. Very tempted, especially with Georgia having quarterback troubles. Deep down, though, the Dogs are more talented top to bottom. Give me the Dawgs. Prediction: Georgia 20, South Carolina 14

Ohio State at Texas (-3): Texas defensive coordinator Gene Chizik has won 29 straight games. Texas at home, even with a new quarterback will have an answer defensively and score enough to win. Prediction: Texas 21, Ohio State 17

Texas Tech at Texas El Paso (+7.5): The Red Raiders took it easy on S.M.U. last week and is better than UTEP...even on the road. Prediction: Texas Tech 34, U.T.E.P. 21

Professional

Dallas Cowboys at Jacksonville Jaguars (-3): At issue is the Dallas offense against the Jacksonville defense. The Cowboys won't have much success running the ball, but I think they'll get enough from T.O. and Terry Glenn and Bledsoe to score 3 TD's. The Cowboys defense should hold Jacksonville in check, too. Prediction: Dallas 21, Jacksonville 17

There they are...what do you think?