The Converter has had an inexplicable spring in its step this week, for no apparent reason [redundant statement]. Maybe it's apprehended the first arrival of fall not but two hours ago; a raw wind, a little rain and the promise of arctic (or at least non-tropical) air arriving. Odd, that a computing device essentially confined to a climate-controlled surrounding would be so excited to witness the turn of the season. Or maybe, just maybe, it's relief at seeing the Hogs finally exit a horrendous 1-4 September.
So with an elevated processing speed, NCAAFConverter drops its first 5-0 prediction. WITNESSETH:
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1. Oklahoma – Texas Tech (5 point underdog Texas Tech worth a bonus point)
NCAAFConverter : Bringing a cannon to a gunfight.
I would have thought the riflemen of west Texas would have had the advantage over your typical covered wagon - but no, The Converter sees right through conventional wisdom. Who knew the Indian Territories were settled with armament right out of Gettysburg? NCAAFConverter's clearly leaning
OU for the win; you can keep your shiny bonus point, O Mayor of Poolsville.
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2. LSU – Florida (LSU by 2)
NCAAFConverter : Gator Bait 2.0 a significant upgrade.
Conventional wisdom would indicate that 12 million years' worth of non-evolution would lead to the dominant swamp creature. But that would be wrong! The Converter knows that a floating feline wins the day every day over what is, at the end of the day, just one of many inputs to a stylish alligator boot. LSU for the win; there's only one king of the swamp.
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3. West Virginia – Texas (6 point underdog WVU worth a bonus point)
NCAAFConverter : I'm feelin' lucky make my Bevoburger rare.
There is probably a fall analog to the concept of "spring fever"; The Converter's clearly got a bad case of it on this upset pick of the week (or maybe the machine's just enamored with the prospect of picking up the shiny bonus point). College football is surely full of the crazy but something tells me Daniel Boone here takes it to the next level week-in and week-out (bye week included). The Converter may have ghost-written the book on smack-talk but in light of the above, I humbly suggest that Mizzou was the better pick to bring the SEC to an even 14. But over in Big 12 Country it's WVU for the upset win, gimmie that blood-diamond bonus point.
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4. Georgia – South Carolina (Saukerlina by 2)
NCAAFConverter : This chicken tastes like a heaping hot plate of your worst nightmare, Snoopy.
Yes, UGA has been rolling (the offense, at least) over lesser opponents but they knew this day would come - face to face with the Old Ball Coach. Spurrier's not one to drop his Harley with a hot staffer on-board (there may have been an incident with an intern, a golf cart and a water hazard at some point but that's water under the bridge now). Spurrier's nothing but hot lava white meat and UGA VIXC goes down at the end. Carolina for the win.
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5. Nebraska – Ohio State (OSU by 3)
NCAAFConverter : Oh so delicious.
That's right, even though corn syrup is perniciously present in every bad confection, from Twinkies to Little Debbie, Gummi bears to corn candy, it's the buckeye that lends itself to artisan desserts. So pass me another, and don't think ill of me; it'll be
OSU for the win, thank you very much.
Self-awarded bonus point:
Arkansas 24 - Auburn 16. Go Hogs! And smile!
