Over at Poolsville, NCAAFConverter's Week 1 performance was an underwhelming 3-2 (6 points), which is a true disappointment when one considers that for the entire off-season, The Converter subsisted on a strict and carefully calibrated diet of nothing but boiled peanuts and Southern Comfort (but come to think of it, this "power diet" was in fact designed by The Converter itself, which brings The Converter's 2013 prospects somewhat into question. But who am I to second guess the genius of the machine? For the last 30 minutes, lights have been going off and the beeping has risen an octave; let's see if NCAAFConverter finds redemption in Week 2.
1. Florida - Miami (UF is favored to win The Florida Cup by 3)
NCAAFConverter : Gators make the most of hurricane.
While the Hurricanes appear to be headed back to prominence in college football, they're not quite there yet, and in the meantime, the Gators take advantage of opportunity and strut around like they own the place. FLORIDA for the win.
2. South Carolina - Georgia (UGA favored by 3)
NCAAFConverter : Mark Richt has slept like a baby all week.
Coming off a loss to Clemson, USC's country cousin from the hills, you would think that Richt has the weight of the world on his shoulders. But you would be wrong. He's been on the coach's hot seat for far too long to feel the heat any more; Richt will just do what he does best, put his head down, work hard, and WIN*. I'm glad The Converter overrode its preliminary pick ("Brown Chicken") and ended up with GEORGIA for the win.
* Most, but not all, of the time.
3. Texas - BYU (7 point underdog Cougars worth a lousy bonus point).
NCAAFConverter : Equally ridiculous.
That's right, for the second week in a row, The Converter calls it even odds (or maybe they'll go for the tie? What is this, a soccer pick?). But if The Converter's preliminary pick ("Brown Cow") is of any assistance, then I'll have to go with TEXAS for the win. Enjoy the cold comfort of a close victory over BYU, all you Mack Brown haters*.
* And your hate will find firmer footing later in the season.
4. Arkansas State - Auburn (outmatched 12 point underdog A-State worth two bonus points)
NCAAFConverter : Wolf treats.
Coming off two consecutive seasons with SEC caliber coaching, A-State may have hit the jackpot three times in a row with the Bryan Harsin hire, but in the meantime, The Falconer Gus Malzahn stands ready to exploit the weaknesses of the very players he recruited but a year ago. ASU may be a crown jewel of The Sunbelt and the Mid-South but tomorrow, The Converter sees nothing but talons in the Red Wolves' immediate future. AUBURN for the win.
5. Notre Dame - Michigan (Michigan by 4)
NCAAFConverter : Your move, Blue.
This game will be an epic battle, one for the ages, never before seen in the comprehensive history of college football. To the casual observer, this game appears to be another toss-up. But while gorging on those boiled peanuts and fine southern spirits, The Converter busied itself playing correspondence chess with a Russian supercomputer deep in the heart of Vladimir Putin's Kremlin. Four moves in and The Converter can already see the endgame - GO BLUE for the win.
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