Still treading water, its a good thing I've made like the Illini and checked out for the year. However, I've got a little money line streak going (2 in a row) so maybe I've found my late season niche.
It's been a tough seven days from the Vols, but a visit from the SEC's worst is just what the doctor ordered. A few weeks ago this team was arguably the 3rd best team in the league and aside from two unimportant freshman this is the same squad led a coach with a continually growing chip on his shoulder. The punishing D won't give up a thing to a struggling Vanderbilt offense and QB Jonathan Crompton will continue his impressive senior season. The O/U on Eric Berry layouts is 2 1/2, I'm throwing it all on the O.
Tennessee 34, Vanderbilt 6
Rutgers -8.5 @ Syracuse
It's been the formula the past two seasons for the Scarlet Knights - start slow enough to remain under the radar and put yourself in position to cover favorable spreads. The Knights have won 6 of 7 and keep getting stronger, starting with QB Tom Savage. The defense is playing at an extremely high level and I expect they'll keep it up against the punch-less orange. It won't be very exciting but Rutgers will control the game and pick up the W convincingly.
Rutgers 24, Syracuse 13
Notre Dame -6 vs UConn
The embattled Irish have once again flopped, but lets not forget they still boast one of the most talented and productive offenses in the country. Jimmy Clausen should have little problem picking apart a Husky secondary ranked 96th in the country and emotionally drained after the death of Jasper Howard. UConn presents a challenging running game, but Notre Dame's D is due for a decent effort after their recent pathetic efforts. The home field is huge in this one which is outside of UConn's comfort zone.
Notre Dame 34, UConn 23
Purdue -3 @ Indiana
Purdue's been up and down but what an entertaining year it's been. Joey Elliot can make a case for 1st team all Big 10 and he'll show up in a big way in his final game. This will be an entertaining game, but just like every other game, IU will find a way to lose. It's a good thing Joe Tiller will be in Wyoming on Saturday, Danny Hope isn't going to start his career 0-1 versus the least successful program in FBS history. The over (hovering around 60) is probably safe here as well.
Purdue 41, Indiana 31
Stretching for a Triple
Kentucky +310 vs Georgia
Rich Brooks isn't foreign to shocking the southeast, and this year's version of the Cats has what it take against a worse-than-normal Georgia team. HBs Derrick Locke and Randall Cobb combine to form a unit averaging over 200 yards per game on the ground, and Georgia hasn't exactly been stout against the run. The defense is also playing at a very high level, especially against the pass, ranking 34th in the country. Kentucky has quietly won 4 of 5 heading into this one. Make it 5 for 6 and their signature win of the season.
Kentucky 24, Georgia 23
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