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Title: "Predictions 101 — Week 9. Predictions of top games this week." Post by: Chechem on October 27, 2011, 05:28:24 AM Quote 1) No. 6 Clemson at Georgia Tech Sat., Oct. 29 — 8 p.m. ET, ABC It’ll be interesting to see how the Tigers handle being up on the pedestal. It’s one thing for young players and coaches to climb, but an entirely different challenge to stay. Clemson (8-0, 5-0 in ACC), which is now ranked fifth in the BCS standings, hasn’t opened a season with nine consecutive victories since its 1981 national championship team rolled all the way to 12-0. Pretty lofty stuff all the way around. After a pair of disappointing losses at Virginia and Miami, Georgia Tech (6-2, 3-2) is happy to be back at home, hosting an opponent that offers the opportunity to have some of its swagger stolen. The Yellow Jackets have won six of their last eight meetings with the Tigers, who didn’t look particularly sharp in their previous road game, needing to embark on a torrid comeback to beat Maryland, 56-45. Opening point spread: Clemson by 4 1/2 The pick: Georgia Tech 32-31 2) No. 11 Oklahoma at No. 10 Kansas State Sat., Oct. 29 — 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN After last Saturday’s debacle in Norman, the Sooners are jumping at the opportunity to get out of town and escape to the seclusion of the Little Apple. Oklahoma (6-1, 3-1 in Big 12) clearly showed in its shocking 41-38 loss to Texas Tech that it can be hurt through the air. Unfortunately for Kansas State (7-0, 4-0), Collin Klein isn’t the sort of quarterback who can take advantage. He rushed for four touchdowns in last week’s 59-21 victory over Kansas and is more of a dual-threat type. Although its passing component ranks last in the Big 12 and 110th in the nation, the Wildcats’ ball-control offense has a shot to limit Sooner possessions, but can’t be expected to match scores. Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones has already passed for 2,589 yards and 21 touchdowns this season, and should eventually wear down the hosts. Opening point spread: Oklahoma by 13 1/2 The pick: Oklahoma 31-21 http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/26/predictions-101-week-9/ Title: Re: "Predictions 101 — Week 9. Predictions of top games this week." Post by: td57 on October 27, 2011, 06:24:54 AM Due to family ties, and Dabo, Clemson is my second favorite team. However, the team out there that seems to have given Clemson the most trouble lately is GT. This shouldn’t be too close of a game but it will be, with the possibility of an upset. I hope not.
Clemson 38 – GT 35 K State is loooong on great coaching and short on talent. State will hang with OU for a while but will be a runaway late. And OU must make up some style points. OU 52 – K State 24 Title: Re: "Predictions 101 — Week 9. Predictions of top games this week." Post by: Chechem on October 27, 2011, 06:27:42 AM Due to family ties, and Dabo, Clemson is my second favorite team. However, the team out there that seems to have given Clemson the most trouble lately is GT. This shouldn’t be too close of a game but it will be, with the possibility of an upset. I hope not. Clemson 38 – GT 35 K State is loooong on great coaching and short on talent. State will hang with OU for a while but will be a runaway late. And OU must make up some style points. OU 52 – K State 24 I agree that Clemson and GT should be a battle. Clemson seems to still depend on freshman talent for its wins, so it lacks the leadership of more mature teams. Those freshmen run hot and cold. This week? :dunno: Title: Re: "Predictions 101 — Week 9. Predictions of top games this week." Post by: BAMAWV on October 27, 2011, 06:49:09 AM I've seen MD play some this season. Ga Tech is shakey at best. CLEMSON
Kansas St. has no business at #10. OKLAHOMA Title: Re: "Predictions 101 — Week 9. Predictions of top games this week." Post by: Catch Prothro on October 27, 2011, 10:55:42 AM I've seen MD play some this season. Ga Tech is shakey at best. CLEMSON True, but if you remember Kansas State from 10-15 years ago, that is some good coaching. Kansas St. has no business at #10. OKLAHOMA |