This great tournament of ours rolls on, with only 8 teams left, but many more games relevant because...well, you know, this is a fucked up tournament.
Thursday Game
Oregon @ Arizona, 8:00 CT, ESPN
I was very excited about my Thursday Night because I was going to relax, watch the Oregon game and finally get some sleep this week. But alas, the football gods won't allow it. A late kick off for the West Coasters, but this one could easily be an upset. It will be interesting to see if an Oregon win can keep it in the winners bracket, as Kansas, although undefeated, hopes to climb from the losers bracket to the winners bracket. I told you it was fucked up. I will be pulling for Arizona because I love late season upsets, but I think Oregon wins easy.
Saturday Games
Ohio State @ Michigan, 11:00 a.m. CT ABC
The greatest rivalry in college football leads off the day. Yes I know you think Ohio State is out of it, but they are only 5 losses from playing for it all. 2 of thsese losses will definitely happen with the Big 12 boys cleaning up the mess in the top 5 in the next 2 weeks, so really Ohio State is only 3 losses away. That's not bad. If they win this one they sit and wait. The winner of this one probably goes to the Rose Bowl (unless OSU makes it to New Orleans). Even if this one meant absolutely nothing, it's Michigan Ohio State, so you have to watch it. I always pull for Michigan in this one. That said, I think Ohio State wins.
Kentucky @ Georgia, 11:30 a.m. CT, Lincoln Financial Sports
Georgia can't get to the BCS Title Game, but they still play a very important role in the tournament. Keep winning and they play LSU in Atlanta if Tennessee drops one. Georgia would be a much tougher test for the Tigers than the Vols. Pick: Georgia
Vandy @ Rocky Top, 1:00 p.m. CT, Gameplan
Everyone seems to be assuming LSU will play Georgia in the SEC Championship because the Dawgs are ranked higher than the Vols. Well that's not how it works and all Tennessee has to do is beat Vandy and win at Kentucky. This game is of course the easier of the two, but Vandy is fighting to be bowl eligible (they have to win either this one or against Wake Forest). If you don't have Gameplan, you can't watch it, but you should keep aneye in the score. Pick: Tennessee
Duke @ Notre Dame, 1:30 p.m. CT, NBC
This is not a tournament game, but is just too damn funny to ignore. Two 1-9 teams are playing on national television - and not just ESPN - a network! The best thing is that the country will be watching this pillowfight because everyone will want to see the Dukies beat the Irish. How embarassing will that be? I will be pullinbg for Duke, but predict Notre Dame will get their second win.
LSU @ Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m. CT, CBS
Verne and Gary will call the other game in the winner's bracket. These games are sually close, although Miles blewout Ole Miss the last time his team was in Oxford. I'm hoping for more of the same. Pick: LSU
Iowa State @ Kansas, 2:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Remember when you used to ignore this game? Well you can't anymore. Kansas is sooooo close to Oregon in the BCS standings. Iowa State gave Oklahoma a scare. Pick: Kansas
The bad news is that there isn't one good game besides the above for the next 4 hours. The good news is that you will be able to enjoy those game uninterupted. Then, after the LSU win you can pound a few beers or stuff your face with something or just throw something on the grill to get ready for the night games. It's rare that you get an hour break on Saturday, but you do this week. Enjoy it; you've earned it.
West Virginia @ Cincinnati, 6:45 CT, ESPN
Again, because 2 of the top 5 ranked Big 12 schools will lose, West Virginia is only 2 losses away from New Orleans. They have to first get by a very tough Cincinnati team. This should be a good one to watch. Oh yeah, and Rich Rodriguez might be the next coach of LSU. Pick: West Virginia
Oklahoma @ Texas Tech, 7:00 p.m. CT, ABC
The last relevant game of the day could be one of the best. This is your typical Big 12 game. It will either be a blowout or an incredibly close and great game. Oklahoma has struggled on the road all season and is going to the middle of nowhere (yes I know, from the middle of nowhere) to play a Texas Tech team that can beat them. By the time this one actually starts, you will have forgotten all about it, but will be very excited when you again realize there is more football - and good football at that.
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