Hey Licker,
Couldn't help but notice you think the winner of USC-Ohio State is a lock for the National Championship. You took SC. I went to USC so I wouldn't mind seeing that, but have you looked closely at USC's record over the past couple of seasons in games they should win? Stanford? UCLA? Even though I like the idea, don't put USC in the big game just yet. Also, bear in mind that their QB hasn't really proven himself on his own yet. Last year he had QB Booty to take some of the pressure off.
And there's still the matter of the NCAA deciding to pass some sort of judgement on them for the Reggie Bush getting paid scandal. If they ever decide to do that, that is.

CM: I'm not talking about the last year's team. But your point is well taken about USC not having proved its super value.

Mostly what I'm thinking is Ohio State is 100 percent certified average.

As much as OSU has been teased and taunted, it's like a bowl game where the underdog has a huge edge. Which is worrisome. And your coach is a typical LA camera-ready glory hog. But I don't trust the Ohio State qb.

Tell me about Oregon, that team could be dangerous.

Licker, You're right about the Oregon game being tough, but at least it's in LA. USC will have to play on the road at Arizona, where the Wildcats have played them strong with M. Stoops at the helm. And as silly as it sounds, they also have to go to Stanford (who shocked them two years ago) and to UCLA (who did the same at the Coliseum last year). So they're a long way from undefeated.
And Pete Carroll? I think he knows what will eventually come down from the NCAA, as he already interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons in the off season. I wonder if he's trying to jump ship. Why else would someone leave a program like USC? He already proved he's not much of an NFL head coach.

Interesting bent on the USC - Ohio State "showdown". Hope you're right...I've got Ohio State plus the points tonight. I missed all but the first half of the KU game last night but I got lucky on that one...I had the Jaw Hawks plus 3 and a half so I came out okay. Other picks today are...TCU minus the 14, Fresno plus 2 and a half...Michigan minus 2 (carefully...)...and Uck-La plus 8 in Gary Gilmore land. Good luck to all.

So much for that 70/30 stat...I guess I'll go back to the penny slots now.

Steve, Ohio State was overrated then, they were overrated last year, and they are certainly overrated this year. The Big 10 is soft and slow and that has nothing to do with any kind of betting statistic.

Hey Picker, if the teams performed as Vegas bets, everyone would be a winner.

USC may have trouble with the Ducks. Especially if that one PAC 10 crew with all the Oregon Alum calls the game.

OU will have difficulty with TX TECH and OSU. I think Texas may be a little down this year and a lot of people voted for them not knowing who else to vote for. Ohio State is at best average. They have zero speed on the defense and little on offense without their starting TB. Their QB proved suspect as we thought.

Mizzou is still a ? as they have run up big #'s and did get by Illinois. They may be the best in the country.

I think Georgia and LSU will both lose at least one and maybe 2 games.

OU will need some luck to get through without a loss.

Mizzou maybe playing for a National Title with USC. I don't thing Petey and the boys will get through the PAC 10 without a loss. I don't really think they proved anything beating Ohio State. They were uncovered for what they are, mediocre.

OU never has trouble with Tech in Norman. 2 touchdown win. OSU will have to score 70 to beat OU... Their D has zero shot at stopping OU, but if they turn it into a shootout they could make a game out of it.