Poolsville Picks 2013, Week #8

You would not believe NCAAFConverter is coming of its first 5-0 of the year. And that's because I picked against the machine in not one game (went for Arky instead of Carolina) but two (chose Georgia over Missouri). I always experience a frisson of thrill when hitting "send" on any email submitting upset pics (last week, Arkansas); watching Mizzou grab the upset ring makes the failed upset pick all that more depressing.

So this week, I'll stand back and let The Converter pick all five games without operator interference. Here we go:

1.  TCU - Oklahoma State (7 point underfrog TCU worth a bonus point)
     NCAAFConverter : You look ridiculous in that hat.

TCU's performance seems to have fallen off to a slight degree this year; maybe it is taking time to adjust to BCS conference play. And from The Converter's call on this one, it seems like TCU is still making adjustments to fit. This one looks a little tight, and the color does not suit the frog. OSU for the win; you can keep your bonus point, O Mayor of Poolsville.

2.  Florida - Missouri (UF by 3) 
     NCAAFConverter : You should turn around now.

Yes, I know Missouri just lost its star quarterback but with Florida coming off a loss to LSU and a not particularly impressive win over a disappointing Arkansas, I'm not sure the Gators have enough in the tank to get the job done. So I'm letting The Converter run with this one as well; Mizzou for the win.

3.  UCLA - Stanford (5 point underbear worth a bonus point)
     NCAAFConverter : Bear Air.

I will never pretend to understand what goes on in the Pac-12 or West Coast football in general. I'm always happy to see USC lose and I'll always be amazed at the quality of football in Oregon. Other than that, I'm inclined to once again rely on The Converter. UCLA for the win; gimme that bonus point, O Mayor of Poolsville.

4.  USC - Notre Dame (ND by 3)
     NCAAFConverter : How did he get up there?

I'm surprised at the narrow three-point spread; seems like Notre Dame should be the stronger favorite. Is it that bad for USC that firing Kiffin mid-season has actually improved their outlook this much? But apparently, not enough to throw that leprechaun off the back of the Trojan horse; Notre Dame for the win.

5.  Florida State - Clemson (FSU by 3)
     NCAAFConverter : That cat is just messing with you now, Chief Osceola.

 

Clemson has looked good from the very start of the season and I haven't seen anything yet that would change my opinion. Glad that The Converter agrees. Clemson for the win.