Weekly Picks (SEC edition): Week 6

The SEC is in a complete uproar from last week's Auburn victory over Florida. Which I did not pick. Everything else went as expected, except Alabama fell on the road to the seminoles. Many people think that the 2 game losing streak is due to Nick Saban's shutting down of SEC Poon. I am of the opinion that it's due to John Parker Wilson's terrible decision making and Major Applewhite's young inexperienced play calling. Other than those two games last week I was perfect, but never came close to even sniffing the correct scores. But on to the picks.

Chattanooga @ Arkansas
The least interesting game of the week as the Razorbacks hope to build "confidence". Razorback fans and the team are looking for a quick win with 100 yard games for Jones and McFadden with a good solid passing display, "but don't take too long with the game. We need to get back out on the golf course to our drinkin'"
Hogs Win 60-7

Louisiana Tech @ Ole Miss
One of the Worst WAC teams (isn't that a little redundant?), vs. the worst SEC team. Once again Ole Miss goes out of the conference to face a game that they could actually lose. Props to Coach O for making a schedule that is at least tough for his team, but I think this team could even lose to Notre Dame right now. Louisiana Tech is enjoying a 3 game losing streak that may not get better until they face Utah St. at the end of the month. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is on a 4 game losing streak after beating Memphis in the opener. Seth Adams is leading a mildly potent passing attack that looks to beat up on the LA Tech 109th ranked Secondary. The whole defense is suspect from Lousiana Tech and they haven't played anybody (unless you call Hawaii and the Rainbow Warriors a body).
Ole Miss wins 28-24

UAB @ Mississippi St.
UAB has played a tough schedule so far with teams like Michigan St., Florida St., and Tulsa on their schedule. The Blazers are consistently at the bottom of the C-USA, and look for them to stay there this year. As long as the Bulldogs stay focused and don't let this become a game in the 4th quarter, Sylvester Croom will put up more wins than he's had in a single season since becoming coach of the bulldogs in 2004. The Bulldogs need to rely on their running game behind Sophomore Anthony Dixon and never let the game be put in the hands of Micheal Henig. The Defense should do it's job for the bulldogs.
Mississippi St. wins 42-21

Houston @ Alabama
You want to give Houston a chance in this game simply out of hate of Nick Saban and enjoying the 2 game losing skid, but you can't. The tide will win this one as the Cougars offense will look like scared kittens dealing with Nick Saban's defense. The Houston offense simply doesn't move the ball. Expect the Tide to score big early and run the ball for most of the 2nd half.
Alabama over Houston 45-14

Vanderbilt @ Auburn
Probably the 2nd toughest game to pick in the SEC this week. The tigers beat somebody highly ranked last week and Vandy hasn't lost to a team like Miss. St. Questions abound for both teams coming into this game and it's really a question of which Auburn team shows up. If Tommy Tubberville can get his guys calmed down after last weeks monster win, then the Tigers will send the communists back to Russia. Vandy is a team that will play and can beat the Tigers, but this Saturday won't be there day. After this loss Vandy will slip into the bottom of the SEC East, but at least they know they are better than Ole Miss.
Auburn wins 35-24

Georgia @ Tennessee
The other bulldogs have seemingly recovered following the speed bump from South Carolina. This Tennessee team has not performed well at all this season. Normally reserving their bye week for the Alabama game this season the Vols took a week off before the Georgia game. Unsurprisingly the news reports brought up some of the Vols usual handiwork. Given the time to heal I think the vols will make a game of this.
Vols win 35-34

Kentucky @ South Carolina
Kentucky has been rolling under Rich Brooks, and a win this weekend could put them on a path rolling right to the SEC championship game. Andre Woodson will face the best defense he has seen before this weekend (the Gamecocks are ranked Number 1 against the pass). The Wildcats will have to rely on their consistent running game and a South Carolina offense that hasn't produced to Steve Spurrier's usual standards. South Carolina's game last weekend was much closer than the final score revealed, and the Wildcats have been winning their close games, also. This game will go down to the 4th Quarter and Andre Woodson has managed well for the Wildcats all season long in tough pressure situations. Even if the cats are down, they may not be out.
Wildcats win 42-38

Florida @ LSU
The game of the week will not be as exciting as expected. While the LSU offense will struggle against the Gators, the Defense will make the difference. Last year the Tigers lost by 13 despite out playing the Gators in most statistical categories. The difference was field position and the Tiger offense started off pathetically last year. this year the Tiger's offense has been good enough that they will score more than the Gators do.
LSU wins 24-10 In a score almost eerily similar to last year.

There you have it and you can take that to the bank, but I wouldn't take those scores to the bookies.