Another big week for ERock last week going 5-4 in College and 5-2 in the NFL. My NCAA percentage is up to 52.6% while the NFL is going strong at 61.8%. In eight weeks in the NFL I have had only had one losing week. I'd really like to improve my NCAA numbers and get back to my usually 56 - 60%. I'm 16 - 11 the last three weeks in College and look to continue this success.

NCAA:

(1.) Oklahoma St. (+3) v. Texas

The Longhorns have been far from  impressive this year. From suspensions to academic issues I'm wondering if Mack Brown has lost control in Austin. Stillwater is a very difficult place to play and I expect the Cowboys to be on for this game. Look for the hot team to outplay the struggling powerhouse.

Pick: Oklahoma St. by 10

Result: Texas 38, Oklahoma St. 35 (Push)

(2.) San Diego St. (+4) v. Wyoming

The Aztecs have been playing better ball lately and will be amped up at home for a fading Wyoming squad. The MWC is unpredictable and I expect another upset in the mid-level ranks of this mediocre conference. The Aztecs will be playing for the community in this one and will outduel the Cowboys at Qualcomm.

Pick: San Diego St. by 3

Result: San Diego St. 27, Wyoming 24 (Win)

(3.) Stanford (+3) v. Washington

I was on the Huskies early this season, but they have completely fallen apart. A recent loss at home to Arizona has put this team at rock bottom. Stanford has been playing much better since their upset versus USC. I like the Cardinal at home based on their recent play and success versus Washington of late.

Pick: Stanford by 3

Result: Washington 27, Stanford 9 (Loss)

(4.) Temple (+9) at Ohio (Fri.)

Temple is far from the team of the past few years mainly because of an excellent coaching job by Golden and a far easier schedule since joining the MAC. In my opinion, Ohio and Temple are equal teams on a neutral site. Ohio will be a difficult place to visit, especially on Friday night, but 7.5 points is over the top.

Pick: Ohio by 2

Result: Ohio 23, Temple 7 (Loss)

(5.) Iowa (+1.5) at Northwestern

The Hawkeyes really need this one and will play inspired ball on the road versus a tough Wildcat team at home. Coach Ferentz know he needs this one for a shot at a bowl and will have the troops are their game. Northwestern has won two straight versus Iowa and they won't make it a third.

Pick: Iowa by 4

Result: Iowa 28, Northwestern 17 (Win)

(6.) Wake Forest (-1) at Virginia

Virginia is a very over rated team but they have been playing well at home. I like the way the Deacons have been playing lately and simply think they are the better team. Wake has an outside shot at the ACC title game but a realistic shot at a big time bowl game. Wake continues their strong play.

Pick: Wake by 6

Result: Virginia 17, Wake 16 (Loss)

(7.) Virginia Tech (+2.5) at Georgia Tech (Thur.)

The Hokies are the best team in a weak ACC and will prove it this week. The sting is still in their throats after dominating BC last week only to lose in the final minutes. V Tech remebers the beatdown the Yellow Jackets laid on them last year and will get their revenge this week.

Pick: Virginia Tech by 3

Result: Virginia Tech 27, GT 3 (Win)

(Blowout of the Week) Boston College (-6.5) v. Florida St.

I'm not the biggest BC fan, but they will rout the Seminoles this week. Florida St. has struggled once again this and are very weak on the road. BC will attempt to get brownie points in the polls with a big win over a "name" program.

Pick: BC by 18

Result: Florida St. 27, BC 17 (Loss)

(Underdog Play of the Week) Tulane (+7) v. Tulsa

I think the Green Wave will show up for this game at home. Tulsa has been roller coaster ride all season and is due for a poor showing. Tulane can run the ball and will keep the Tulsa offense on the sideline. Tulane in a shocker.

Pick: Tulane by 1

Result: Tulsa 49, Tulane 25 (Loss)

Other Games:

1. Michigan over Michigan St. by 1
2. Arkansas over S Carolina by 14
3. Notre Dame over Navy by 11
4. USF over Cincinnati by 13
5. Indiana over Ball St. by 2
6. UConn over Rutgers by 8
7. M Tenn over ULM by 11
8. Toledo over E Mich by 3
9. BG over Akron by 3
10. N Mexico over TCU by 1
11. Oregon over Arizona St. by 12
12. E Carolina over Memphis by 9
13. L Tech over Idaho by 6
14. Pitt over Syracuse by 19
15. S Miss over UAB by 17
16. Kansas over Nebraska by 28
17. LSU over Alabama by 5
18. UTEP over Rice by 10
19. Texas Tech over Baylor by 15
20. Nevada over N Mex St. by 9
21. Kansas St. over Iowa St. by 18
22. Oklahoma over Texas A&M by 16
23. Missouri over Colorado by 3
24. Clemson over Duke by 19
25. Boise St. over SJ St. by 30
26. Tennessee over LA-Lfy by 35
27. BYU over Colorado St. by 25
28. Penn St. over Purdue by 6
29. Ohio St. over Wisconsin by 19
30. Miami, FL over NC St. by 10
31. Florida over Vanderbilt by 14
32. Houston over SMU by 22
33. Cal over Wash St. by 17
34. Arkansas St. over Florida INT by 16
35. Fresno St. over Utah St. by 18
36. Air Force over Army by 19
37. Miami, OH over Buffalo by 8
38. UCLA over Arizona by 3
39. Illinois over Minnesota by 12
40. UCF over Marshall by 15
41. USC over Oregon St. by 15
42. Georgia over Troy by 16

NFL:

(1.) Kansas City (-2.5) v. Green Bay

I love picking against teams coming off wins on Monday night, unless their are elite teams like the Pats and Colts. I, unlike the majority of the public, think Herm Edwards is a great coach. He took the average Jets and Chiefs to the playoffs and everyone wants to run him out of town. Arrowhead is the most difficult place to play in the League and the Chiefs are healthy coming off a bye week.

Pick: Chiefs by 7

Result: Packers 33, Chiefs 22 (Loss)

(2.) Minnesota (+8.5) v. San Diego

Everything points to a Chargers blowout in this one, but I'm just not feeling it. The Vikings are a very difficult team to blowout as I've stated before. They can run the ball and they can stop the run, like a poor mans Jacksonville. The Metrodome is loud and will cause the Chargers problems. Rivers has been very unimpressive this season, unless Tomlinson is running wild or the defense is forcing mass turnovers. Tomlinson won't be running wild in this one, although the Vikings terrible passing game could turn the ball over often. I think the Vikings show up.

Pick: Chargers by 5

Result: Vikings 35, Chargers 17 (Win)

(3.) Tampa Bay (-3.5) v. Arizona

I was impressed with Tampa last week in a loss versus the Jags. I thought the Bucs really outplayed Jacksonville. Garcia missed a wide open Galloway twice, one for a sure TD, and Hilliard for a game winning score late. I like the Whisenhut / Grimm combination, but not this year. The Cardinals are soft and one thing the Bucs aren't is soft. The Bucs outhit and outplay the Cards.

Pick: Bucs by 9

Result: Bucs 17, Cardinals 10 (Win)

(Blowout of the Week) Cleveland (-1) v. Seattle

The Browns have been playing great at home and the Seahawks struggle on the road. Cleveland needs this one with tough divisional road games on the horizon. The Seahawks are always a solid "play against" on the road unless they are going against a really poor team. Anderson and the Browns remain hot in this surprising blowout.

Pick: Browns by 14

Result: Browns 33, Seahawks 30 (Win)

(Upset Special) Carolina (+4) at Tennessee

Once again this a game everyone thinks the Panthers will lose, so they will win. The Titans are excellent at home and are better at almost every position than the Panthers. Fox gets the crew fored up for this one especially after a blowout loss to the Colts.

Pick: Panthers by 4

Result: Titans 20, Panthers 7 (Loss)

(Under 57) New England at Indianapolis

Unlike the shootout everyone expects, I think the defense will show up. The Colts are a more complete team the Patriots and have faced stiffer competition this season. A surprising defensive struggle in this one.

Result: 44 points -- Patriots 24, Colts 20 (Win)

(Over 35.5) Washington at NY Jets

Clemens makes his debut as the full-time starter for the Jets and he won't let the faithful fans down. I like this young QB and his arm strength brings a new dimension to the Jets offense and their speedy WR's. I expect both teams to score in this one and easily clear the 35.5.

Result: 43 points -- Redskins 23, Jets 20 (Win)

Other Games:

1. Oakland over Houston by 8...the Raiders might string a few wins together starting this week
2. Pittsburgh over Baltimore by 7...a hard fought AFC North battle
3. NY Jets over Washington by 6....Jets finally win another game
4. Detroit over Denver by 6...the Broncos are done
5. New Orleans over Jacksonville by 5...the Saints are getting hot
6. Buffalo over Cincinnati by 4...the Bengals stink
7. Indianapolis over New England by 3...the over-hype on the Pats stops in Indy
8. San Francisco over Atlanta by 3...Niners get back in the win column
9. Philadelphia over Dallas by 5...the Eagles play well versus Dallas