PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATORS
McSkinny’s betrayal of the Spartans pulled him within a game of Death Ro as last week proved to be hard times for your Pigskin Prognosticators.
Death Ro (12-7) came out of the weekend with a 1-3 mark, as the Spartans cost him another loss, USC (2-1) tanked and the Gators (3-1) shocked the Volunteers (2-1) in Knoxville.
McSkinny (11-8) didn’t fair much better at 2-2. But like his crazy counterpart, he also fell victim with USC and Florida picks.
MSU vs. Northwestern
The Spartans (2-2) come into this matchup of .500 teams facing the prospect of losing three games in a row, while the Wildcats (2-2) look to extend their streak - a winning streak, believe it or not - to three games.
Death Ro - There’s no chance for Northwestern to win this game. It wouldn’t make any sense. It just doesn’t sound right for a team that was blown out by Texas Christian to beat MSU. Besides, it’s the first game of the Big Ten season. MSU will play flawlessly.
And don’t forget, the Wildcats don’t believe in defense. They are allowing 517.5 yards per game. It’ll be too much fun for Mr. Rogers and company. MSU 35, NW 20
McSkinny - I don’t agree with how my counterpart came to his conclusion, but at least it’s right.
In 2000 and 2001, the Spartans fell on their faces in the Big Ten opener against the Wildcats. But we’ll just chalk those losses up to the football gods and their quaint sense of humor.
Funny, very funny.
But do you know what’s also funny? Watching a bunch of smart kids attempt to D-up against Charles Rogers. MSU 63, NW 13
No. 7 Florida vs. Kentucky
Coming off an emotional victory against fellow SEC-power Tennessee, the Gators are looking to keep the ball rolling as Kentucky (4-0) comes to The Swamp.
Florida has dominated the series, winning the last 15 against the Wildcats.
But Kentucky is off to a hot start and looking for its first 5-0 start since 1984.
McSkinny - The Gators are back in the national title hunt and Rex Grossman is back in the hunt for the Heisman Trophy.
Blah, blah, blah. I’ll believe that when pigs fly and Steve Spurrier admits he’s a prick.
Look for Jared Lorenzen to lead Kentucky to its biggest upset in school history.
Even though Mr. Spurrier has gone to Washington, the Wildcats will make Visor Boy weep like a little baby. UK 24, UF 17
Death Ro - It’s obvious the late hours in the office have taken their toll on my homeboy. I agree Lorenzen - the largest quarterback in the history of football - will provide some excitement. But it’s Kentucky, the Wildcats couldn’t win when Tim Couch was there
