Let’s get this out of the way first. Penn State is the most spineless institution in the history of the world if they allow Joe Paterno to retire under his own terms. I don’t care what he has done for the university in the past. You cannot tell me that Paterno had no idea this was going on. It was brought to his attention by a graduate assistant and all he did was tell his A.D. We aren’t talking about hundred dollar handshakes here. We are talking about pedophilia happening on Penn State’s campus! We are talking about a man with children and grandchildren that, from all reports as of this post, passed off the news of a 58 year old man and a 10 year old boy in the showers together, as nothing to go to the authorities about. We are talking about a 28 year old graduate assistant, ex Penn State QB who ran out of the locker room to call his dad, and leave a 10 year old to fend for himself. We are talking about at least 13 years of cover up from one of only two universities in the nation that tout themselves as clean programs, and what other schools should strive to be. If Paterno is in the booth at the Nebraska game this weekend, it will be nothing short of a slap in the face to all the victims of this monster who abused his position as a leader. Penn State, I hope you do the right thing. Fire Paterno and clean house.
Update: Paterno has been fired and Def. Coordinator Tom Bradley has been named interim head coach. Good job Penn State. While it doesn’t make up for the travesty that has taken place, at least it gives some hope that status in a community doesn’t override basic human morals.
Alright….There is no good way to transition from that into anything, but I have to try.
The game of the century really turned out to be a snooze fest. Not! It was exactly what we all expected. Two defenses that could play for some NFL teams right now (I’m looking at you Colts) and a trench war battle between the 30’s. LSU came out ahead in the field goal battle, but only because Alabama apparently isn’t a big enough name school to get a kicker that can hit a 50-yarder. These FG’s were by no means chip shots, but come on. You’re at home in a HUGE game, and you can’t hit a field goal? I’m just lucky that my gut was correct and it wasn’t the Chinese food talking to me. On the flip-side, boy was I wrong about Michigan. They looked like the Michigan of the Rich Rodriguez era, complete crap. Oh well, I’ll take a 1-1 record into this weekend’s games. Let’s see what we have.
We are going to try something new this week. I will give you a short summary of my thoughts then the predictions. This will also allow me to predict more games. Because, let’s be honest, you don’t come here to listen to me talk about portly girls. Do you?
Louisville (-2.5) vs. Pittsburgh
Senior day for Louisville in the ®Corporate Sponsored Playing Facility®. Pitt has absolutely sucked it up this year. Louisville coming off a huge win in Morgantown last week.
Louisville 28, Pittsburgh 17
Texas A&M (-4.5) vs. Kansas State
I’m still on the K State bandwagon and think they are a legit top 15 team as of this week. A&M has had some good games and some very close losses to ranked opponents. I just don’t see them getting up for this game in Manhattan.
Kansas State 42, Texas A&M 30
Oregon (+3.5) vs. Stanford
Stanford always covers. Oregon is a pretty good football team with a lot of weapons on offense. Stanford always covers. Oregon is fighting for a BCS bid and has a legit shot if they win this game.
Stanford always covers.
Stanford 35, Oregon 28 OT
Alabama (-18) vs. Mississippi State
Alabama is reeling from the ugly loss last week at the hand of the mad hatter. Look for the elephants to bounce back in a big way and make Starkville an even worse place to live.
Alabama 49, Mississippi State 10
And there you have it. Hopefully you follow me to glory, or bet against me at your own peril! Good luck and God speed!
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