This Is Just An Exhibition. It Is Not A Competition. So, Please. No Wagering! Part 3

High School picks last week: 1-1.
High School picks for the year: 1-2.

College picks last week: 7-1.
College picks for the year: 16-1.

College against the line last week: 4-4.
College against the line for the year: 9-8.

Professonal picks (against the line only): 0-1.

High Schools This Week

Flower Mound vs. Grapevine: Flower Mound was surprisingly effective on defense last week and I think they're good enough on offense to score points on Grapevine. Prediction: Flower Mound 24, Grapevine 14.

Marcus vs. Mansfield-Summit: Mansfield's quarterback has already committed to Texas...he's a Vince Young kind of player and they light up the scoreboard. Their defense is atrocious and Marcus threw for over 350 yards in their loss last week. It'll be a track meet, but I think the Texas signee gets the better of Marcus. Prediction: Summit 38, Marcus 28.

(Lewisville's Fighting Farmers have an open date)

Colleges This Week

L.S.U. at Auburn (-3): Premier game of the weekend, #6 at #3. This game is big for the national championship hopes of both teams and they are incredibly evenly matched. It'll come down to turnovers and coaching in that order. L.S.U.'s quarterback is more likely to turn it over than Auburn's. I tihnk Tuberville is a better coach than Les Miles. Auburn's at home. It'll be close. Maybe even overtime. Prediction: Auburn 17, L.S.U. 10.

Miami (Fla.) at Louisville (-4): Miami is NOT the Miami of old and losing to a Florida State team that isn't the F.S.U. of old isn't that impressive. I think Petrino will win bigger than expected. Prediction: Louisville 28, Miami 17.

Nebraska at U.S.C. (-18): Are you kidding? This stuff about Nebraska being back is a bit premature. Arkansas is better than they are, and U.S.C. had little trouble with the Hogs at home. They'll handle this one with ease, too. Prediction: U.S.C. 49, Nebraska 21

Florida at Tennessee (+4): Getting the Vols and points at home is VERY tempting, but I don't think the Vols are as good as advertised. They beat a terribly overrated Cal team by 16 and barely held on against Air Force. If teams are supposed to improve the most from week 1 to week 2, then the Vols took a step back. I think they're the same as last year, but the Gators are better than they were last year. Prediction: Florida 28, Tennessee 21

Clemson at Florida State (-5): I think the 'Noles beating Miami has everybody impressed, but I just don't think it was all that great. They struggled against a mediocre team and won by a field goal. I think Clemson wins this one outright. I'll take the points, but I don't think I'll need them. Prediction:Clemson 21, Florida State 17.

Michigan at Notre Dame (-5): Vanderbilt gave Michigan fits in the Big House while Notre Dame's defense ate Penn State alive. Michigan might be better than Penn State, but not three touchdowns better.Prediction: Notre Dame 31, Michigan 21.

Oklahoma at Oregon (-5): I'm not sure why Oregon is favored here. Whenever anybody talks about the best team it's Oklahoma and the reasons you hear for Oregon involve the Quack Attack's home field advantage. Big 12 and smashmouth football will rule the day here. Prediction: Oklahoma 31, Oregon 24.

Texas Tech at T.C.U. (+2): The last time the two teams met the Red Raiders scored 70. The nation's longest win streak will come to an end in Fort Worth. Again, the Big 12 talent will win out, even with a suspect defense like Tech has. Prediction: Texas Tech 42, T.C.U. 31.

Professional

Washington at Dallas (-6): The Cowboys looked fairly good against a very tough defense and scored 17. The Redskins aren't as good as Jacksonville on offense and the Jags scored 24. I like Dallas. Prediction: Dallas 24, Washington 13

Man, it's a tough week with lots of close picks this week...what do YOU think?