Any self respecting University of Washington alumnus is wishing this game didn't have to happen. If I had my way I'd have the Huskies sign a waiver saying they forfeit the game and accept the loss. No need to suit up and actually play the game when the outcome is a foregone conclusion. Vegas has the Oregon Ducks as a 35 1/2 point favorite and I think that's being kind. I'm not sure the Huskies can hold the number one team in the land under 70 points. If the rivalry wasn't so personal maybe the Ducks would put their 2nd stringers in after halftime, but considering the bad blood between the two schools that scenario is unlikely. The Huskies have treated the Oregon Ducks like 2nd class citizens in the past (before this decade) and I'm sure the Ducks haven't forgotten. There will be no mercy. This game will be the equivalent of Brock Lesner vs. Pee Wee Herman without a ref to stop the contest. I may not be able to watch past the 1st quarter. Here are some bonus picks from Cleavie The Greek:
Alabama over LSU. Alabama got healthy over the bye week and that's bad news for LSU. The game is in Death Valley so the Tigers may keep it close for a half, but Alabama wins by 2 touchdowns.
Arizona St. over USC. The empire will continue to crumble on Lane Kiffin's watch. Arizona St. is better than people think and they have no problem kicking the Trojans while they're down.
Raider over Chiefs. The Chiefs are a young and upcoming team that will most likely win the division. They struggle on the road however and Oakland is looking to ride the momentum of last week's victory over the Seahawks. It is the Raiders though so anything is possible.
Ravens over Dolphins. Ed Reed is back.
Bucs over Falcons. I'm going out on a limb here, but Tampa Bay is starting to believe in themselves. Atlanta will underestimate The Bucs and LeGarrette Blount will run angry. Tampa Bay in a surprise upset.
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