Lask week produced another big week in the NFL going 5-2 bringing my season total to 53-30-1 (63.9%). I continue to climb the national rankings and my next step is into the top 5. I dropped back down in the NCAA having a poor week at 2-5 bringing my season total to 56-53-4 (51.4%). I'm looking forward to another big bowl season averaging 63% win percent over the past three seasons.

NCAA:

(1.) Missouri (+3) v. Oklahoma (Big 12 Title)

Can Missouri really blow the Title game after coming this close to the improbable? I don't think so. I felt Missouri dominated the Sooners for three quarters of the game in Norman this season. On a neutral site and with Oklahoma coming off a disappointing season I'll take the Tigers with the points as we prepare for a West Virginia - Missouri BCS title game.

Pick: Missouri by 4

Result: Oklahoma 38, Missouri 17 (Loss)

(2.) Arizona (+7) at Arizona St.

This is a bitter rivalry and there is a lot on the line in this one. Arizona is fighting for a bowl while Arizona St. is fighting for a BCS berth. Arizona St. usually doesn't roll over teams, but finds a way to win. Since the Sun Devils lost star RB Torian for the season the offense has not been the same. The underdog has excelled in this rivalry over the years and I expect the Wildcats to keep it close.

Pick: Arizona St. by 2

Result: Arizona St. 20, Arizona 17 (Win)

(3.) Virginia Tech (-4.5) v. Boston College (ACC Title)

The Hokies are rolling and has a potential BCS matchup with Georgia on the horizon. The VT - UGA matchup would face to of the hottest teams in the country against each other and might actually produce better ratings than the BCS title game. The Hokies dominated BC in their first meeting and lost. This is revenge and VT won't make the same mistakes.

Pick: VT by 12

Result: VT 30, BC 16 (Win)

(4.) Fresno St. (-13) at N Mex St.

Fresno has played well down the stretch while N Mex St. has struggled. Fresno usually has limited difficulty with the lesser teams of the WAC. I expect Freson to roll in this game as they head into the bowl season.

Pick: Fresno St. by 26

Result: Fresno St. 30, N Mex St. 23 (Loss)

(5.) Troy (-15) v. Florida ATL

The Sun Belt title is on the line and Troy will continue their dominance over the division. Troy has an exceptional team and could compete with the mid-level teams in any BCS conference. Troy will not drop this one at home and will head into the bowl season with a full head of steam.

Pick: Troy by 24

Result: Florida ATL 38, Troy 32 (Loss)

Other Games:

N texas over Florida INT by 9
LSU over Tennessee by 4
Hawaii over Washington by 7
Navy over Army by 12
BYU over SD St. by 17
USC over UCLA by 17
Louisville over Rutgers by 3
WV over Pitt by 32
C Mich over Miami, OH by 4
Cal over Stanford by 14
Nevada over LT by 9
UCF over Tulsa by 7
Oregon over Oregon St. by 4

NFL:

(1.) San Diego (-5.5) at Kansas City

I had a feeling the Chargers would play much better down the stretch and for the most part they have. They lost at Jacksonville but that is nothing to be ashamed of. The Chargers owe the Chiefs from their upset win in San Diego earlier this season. Kansas City has struggled of late and it should continue this week. The Chargers have the Western division title in sight and won't drop this big road game.

Pick: Chargers by 14

Result: Chargers 24, Chiefs 10 (Win)

(2.) Detroit (+4) at Minnesota

How quickly has everyone jumped off Detroit's bandwagon? I picked the Vikings earlier this season Detroit (push) in a game in which the Vikings dominated but lost. For years the Vikings have owned the Lions. However, over the last few season the Lions really dominated most game but still lost. Maybe the shoe is on the other foot now, so I'm expecting the Vikings to dominate, but lose.

Pick: Lions by 3

Result: Vikings 42, Lions 10 (Loss)

(3.) Buffalo (+6) at Washington

This game could go either way in the wake of the Sean Taylor tragedy. Playing with heavy hearts I think the Skins may struggle early. Washington usually doesn't blow out team even when they are playing well. The Skins get it done for their fallen teammate, but I'll take the points.

Pick: Redskins by 4

Result: Bills 17, Redskins 16 (Win)

(Blowout of the Week) Denver (-3.5) at Oakland

The Raiders burned me last week at KC, but I'm going against them again this week. The Broncos season is on the line and Oakland already played them tight in Denver which makes me more confident this one won't be close. Denver is reeling after blowing a big fourth quarter lead last week in Chicago and will be determined to beat their hated rivals.

Pick: Denver by 21

Result: Raiders 34, Broncos 20 (Loss)

(Upset Special) Seattle (+3.5) at Philadelphia

Coming off an emotional performance last week in which the Eagles outplayed the powerhouse Patriots in New England. The Seahawks are usually a solid play agianst on the road and everyone is expecting the Eagles to go on a roll now. If the Eagles play the way they did last week they would win by three TD's. I'm expecting abig drop off this week with the Seahawks stealing one on the road.

Pick: Seahawks by 3

Result: Seahawks 28, Eagles 24 (Win)

(Under 51.5) Green Bay at Dallas (Thur.)

The defenses usually show up in big games. I think both high powered offenses will be somewhat conservative and play a little ball control in an attempt to keep the opposing offense off the field. I find that games of this magnitude are rarely shootouts unless one team pulls ahead early. I think this one will be close throughout.

Result: 64 points -- Cowboys 37, Packers 27 (Loss)

(Over 37) Buffalo at Washington

I think the Bills hang around a put some points on the board even with all the problems they are having in their backfield. I expect Evans to have one of his big games which have been rare this season. There will be a lot of emotion in this game and I expect the points to come in bunches.

Result: 33 points -- Bills 17, Redskins 16 (Loss)

Other Games:

Tennessee over Houston by 6....Young and the Titans need this one big time
Dallas over Green Bay by 8...the NFC title goes through Big D
Carolina over SF by 5....Is Carolina really this bad?
Arizona over Cleveland by 6...major playoff implication in this one
New Orleans over TB by 14...The Saints playoff hopes are on the line
NY Jets over Miami by 4...the Dolphins are actually favored
Indianapolis ovet Jacksonville by 6...the Colts wrap up the South
Pittsburgh over Cincinnati by 9...the Steelers get back on track
Chicago over NY Giants by 21...the Giants hit their usual late season collapse
St. Louis over Atlanta by 8...the Rams are playing much better
New England over Baltimore by 17...the Ravens are falling apart