EAP Arena: 2006 Rivalry Week Picks
In one of those blog sharing moments, the EAP Arena comes to Cinco for a game of pick 'em. I'm not worried about the spread, just who wins.
The Lonestar Showdown
Texas Longhorns v. Texas A&M Aggies
Cinco Pick: Look for UT to hook the aggies as they try to keep their slim BCS Title Game hopes alive
The Battle for the Boot
Arkansas Razorbacks v. LSU Tigers
Cinco Pick: I see Arkansas stumbling into the SEC Title game after getting "upset" by LSU
The Governor's Cup
Florida Gators v. Florida State Seminoles
Cinco Pick: The Noles have been blasted by damn near every ACC team they've played at home this year. Add to that they almost lost to Troy. Gators win this one easily.
The Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh
Notre Dame Fighting Irish v. USC Trojans
Cinco Pick: I don't like the Irish. I'd rather not see OSU/Mich II. I'm picking the Men of Troy on those reasons alone.
The Bedlam Series
Oklahoma Sooners v. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Cinco Pick: Is anyone really picking the Cowboys? Sooners roll in this one.
The Egg Bowl
Mississippi State Bulldogs v. Ole Miss Rebels
Cinco Pick: Look for Sylvester Croom to have his boys ready. It takes a few years to build a program, but a win over his rival will show the boosters that he's on the right track.
The Commonwealth Cup
Virginia Cavaliers v. Virginia Tech Hokies
Cinco Pick: A battle of the have and havenots. VT is the Coastal Division's best team, however they'll be at home next week. Look for them to take that frustration out on the Cavaliers (keeping them home for the post season in the process).
The Holy War
BYU Cougars v. Utah Utes
Cinco Pick: I know nothing about BYU, but I hear they're good. Good enough for me.
The Border Showdown for the Indian War Drum
Kansas Jayhawks v. Missouri Tigers
Cinco Pick: After getting homered by the Big XII officiating crew the Tigers should bounce back against a Kansas team that's had their spirit broken by losing one too many close games.
The Civil War
Oregon Ducks v. Oregon State Beavers
Cinco Pick: Sure the Beavers handed USC their only loss this season. But do the Beavers have an answer for the Ducks' yellow on yellow jerseys? My money is on no. Ducks take this one.
Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate
Georgia Bulldogs v. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Cinco Pick: Georgia Tech is extremely overrated. If it weren't for the fact they were in the Coastal Division of the ACC they would be no where near the Top 25. Dawgs take the Jackets out back and show them who still runs the Peach State.
The Territorial Cup
Arizona Wildcats v. Arizona State Sun Devils
Cinco Pick: ASU has a cooler mascot. They win. (Who cares either way)
Southern Fried Football Probation Bowl
North Carolina Tarheels v. Duke Blue Devils
Cinco Pick: This game was supposed to pit a 1-10 UNC team against an 0-11 Duke team, but NC State decided to blow that scenario. While the Tar Heels have a newfound sense of confidence, I really want Duke to pull this one out. Blue Devils by 4. Yes, 4.
The Battle for the Palmetto State
South Carolina Gamecocks v. Clemson Tigers
Cinco Pick: Which team shows up? The Gamecocks that played tough with Florida, Auburn, Tennessee, and Arkansas? Or the Carolina team that took the field against Wofford and Georgia? In the same breath, which Tiger team takes the field? The BCS-bound Tigers of the early part of the season or the team that's slowly backing its way in to the Mieneke Car Care Bowl? Too tough to call. But right now, the Gamecocks are looking to get over the hump and the Tigers (led by Will Proctor...) are barely trying to hold on. Hopefully the two weeks off have done the Tigers some good, but right now going off of what I've seen over the past 3 games (as much as I hate to), I see Carolina snapping their 4 game losing streak to my beloved Tigers.
I pray that I'm wrong.
The Lonestar Showdown
Texas Longhorns v. Texas A&M Aggies
Cinco Pick: Look for UT to hook the aggies as they try to keep their slim BCS Title Game hopes alive
The Battle for the Boot
Arkansas Razorbacks v. LSU Tigers
Cinco Pick: I see Arkansas stumbling into the SEC Title game after getting "upset" by LSU
The Governor's Cup
Florida Gators v. Florida State Seminoles
Cinco Pick: The Noles have been blasted by damn near every ACC team they've played at home this year. Add to that they almost lost to Troy. Gators win this one easily.
The Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh
Notre Dame Fighting Irish v. USC Trojans
Cinco Pick: I don't like the Irish. I'd rather not see OSU/Mich II. I'm picking the Men of Troy on those reasons alone.
The Bedlam Series
Oklahoma Sooners v. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Cinco Pick: Is anyone really picking the Cowboys? Sooners roll in this one.
The Egg Bowl
Mississippi State Bulldogs v. Ole Miss Rebels
Cinco Pick: Look for Sylvester Croom to have his boys ready. It takes a few years to build a program, but a win over his rival will show the boosters that he's on the right track.
The Commonwealth Cup
Virginia Cavaliers v. Virginia Tech Hokies
Cinco Pick: A battle of the have and havenots. VT is the Coastal Division's best team, however they'll be at home next week. Look for them to take that frustration out on the Cavaliers (keeping them home for the post season in the process).
The Holy War
BYU Cougars v. Utah Utes
Cinco Pick: I know nothing about BYU, but I hear they're good. Good enough for me.
The Border Showdown for the Indian War Drum
Kansas Jayhawks v. Missouri Tigers
Cinco Pick: After getting homered by the Big XII officiating crew the Tigers should bounce back against a Kansas team that's had their spirit broken by losing one too many close games.
The Civil War
Oregon Ducks v. Oregon State Beavers
Cinco Pick: Sure the Beavers handed USC their only loss this season. But do the Beavers have an answer for the Ducks' yellow on yellow jerseys? My money is on no. Ducks take this one.
Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate
Georgia Bulldogs v. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Cinco Pick: Georgia Tech is extremely overrated. If it weren't for the fact they were in the Coastal Division of the ACC they would be no where near the Top 25. Dawgs take the Jackets out back and show them who still runs the Peach State.
The Territorial Cup
Arizona Wildcats v. Arizona State Sun Devils
Cinco Pick: ASU has a cooler mascot. They win. (Who cares either way)
Southern Fried Football Probation Bowl
North Carolina Tarheels v. Duke Blue Devils
Cinco Pick: This game was supposed to pit a 1-10 UNC team against an 0-11 Duke team, but NC State decided to blow that scenario. While the Tar Heels have a newfound sense of confidence, I really want Duke to pull this one out. Blue Devils by 4. Yes, 4.
The Battle for the Palmetto State
South Carolina Gamecocks v. Clemson Tigers
Cinco Pick: Which team shows up? The Gamecocks that played tough with Florida, Auburn, Tennessee, and Arkansas? Or the Carolina team that took the field against Wofford and Georgia? In the same breath, which Tiger team takes the field? The BCS-bound Tigers of the early part of the season or the team that's slowly backing its way in to the Mieneke Car Care Bowl? Too tough to call. But right now, the Gamecocks are looking to get over the hump and the Tigers (led by Will Proctor...) are barely trying to hold on. Hopefully the two weeks off have done the Tigers some good, but right now going off of what I've seen over the past 3 games (as much as I hate to), I see Carolina snapping their 4 game losing streak to my beloved Tigers.
I pray that I'm wrong.
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