Operation Pick Em - Week 12 Picks

No one got all the votes from the Pick 'Em crew, but there were a few others that were not far behind. Hawaii (93%) at Nevada (7%) -Hawaii - I know Nevada is supposed to be the real test for Hawaii this year, but that so-called gimmick offense on the island is hard to stop. –Cyril Tircuit, Average Joe - No Colt Brennan=No Win. Nevada gave Boise State all they could handle. - Greg Gowins, Average Joe - Hawaii. It's the system, not the quarterback. –Jim Gindin, Football Frontier - Nevada has a top notch offense. Unfortunately for them, their defense sucks. With or without a cognizant Brennan, I think Hawaii wins this one. – Adam Nettina, Pitch Right - Wait, Nevada plays football? Rainbows by 31. –Chris Mason, In The Bleachers Penn State (77%) at Michigan State (23%) -Should be a close one, but I see the Nittany Lions pulling this one out. - Greg Gowins, Average Joe - Wait, Michigan State plays football? Depends Pants by 12. – Chris Mason, In The Bleachers - I'm still wondering what Penn State has shown anyone this year. Should be a close game, but you've got to go with the home team. –Adam Nettina, Pitch Right - Penn State. It's a time-honored tradition for Sparty to collapse at the end of the season. – Jim Gindin, Football Frontier - Penn State lost another defensive lineman, that doesn’t help when you are playing a team that runs the ball as good as Sparty does. MSU will control the clock and the game to beat the Lions. – Brian Sakowski, In The Bleachers Oklahoma (92%) at Texas Tech (8%) - Oklahoma. If Texas can put up 59 against the Red Raiders, Oklahoma can break the century mark. – Jim Gindin, Football Frontier - Will be a close one as well, but the Sooners score late to win. - Greg Gowins, Average Joe - Wait, Texas Tech football hasn't been substituting in their basketball team's points? Oklahoma by 15. – Chris Mason, In The Bleachers - With the Oregon loss this game became even bigger for the Sooners. They’ll hold down Harrell to clinch the Big 12 South. – Brian Sakowski, In The Bleachers - Will be a close one as well, but the Sooners score late to win. -Greg Gowins, Average Joe West Virginia (92%) at Cincinnati (8%) - West Virginia WV offense plays four quarters but only needs one. – John Radcliff, Bastard Sons of Pinfall Marks - Cincinnati. This should be a great game, matching the two best run defenses in the conference. When forced to put it up, the Bearcats are a little better. – Jim Gindin, Football Frontier - Wait, Cincinatti is the media favorite in football? Pittsnoggles by 23. –Chris Mason, In The Bleachers - I am still waiting for that breakout game for both White and Slaton. I feel that this is the week for it. – Brian Sakowski, In The Bleachers. - Will the Bearcats still be thinking about last week's big win? I think so. - Greg Gowins, Average Joe Boston College (8%) at Clemson (92%) - Clemson. I'm going with the ACC's best passing attack, not the best pro quarterback prospect. – Jim Gindin, Football Frontier - Clemson. The best quarterback in the ACC gets his recognition. –John Radcliff, Bastard Sons of Pinfall Marks - Ryan is a stud, but doesn't have a whole lot of help around him. - Greg Gowins, Average Joe - Usually I'm inclined to go with the team which needs the game more, but after what Clemson did to Wake last week I wouldn't dare pick against them at home. – Adam Nettina, Pitch Right - I have no way to tie this into any questions... except maybe, did you know Cullen Harpers' numbers are better than Matt Ryan's? No wait, that was a serious question. Tommy Bowden's daughter by 15. {insert obligatory picture of his daughter here... perhaps the nude one} - Chris Mason, In The Bleachers - Ryan’s day in the sun has past, now it is Harper’s turn. Davis and Spiller will help the Tigers lead a balanced attack and get a victory to clinch the ACC Atlantic. – Brian Sakowski, In The Bleachers Kentucky (8%) at Georgia (92%) - I picked Kentucky at first, but then I realized I've been wrong on almost all of my SEC picks this year. I guess I'll go with the Dawgs. – Adam Nettina, Pitch Right - Wait, Kentucky could beat Georgia in football? Ahhh... that fits the theme better. UGA's by 8. – Chris Mason, In The Bleachers - Richt has the Dawgs firing on all cylinders. - Greg Gowins, Average Joe - Georgia. Another great game with a lot at stake, but these teams are headed in different directions. – Jim Gindin, Football Frontier - Georgia is one of the hottest teams in the country right now. Moroeno and Stafford are going to a tough duo for years to come. Kentucky doesn’t have the defense to contain them. – Brian Sakowski, In The Bleachers. Ohio State (62%) at Michigan (38%) - Ohio State. Sorry, Lloyd. Your defense has let you down, and your stars on offense are injured. – Jim Gindin, Football Frontier - I honestly do not know. Can they win Lloyd Carr's last game? Can Ohio State leap back into the National Collegiate Athletic Association Bowl Subdivision Bowl Championship Series Championship Game debate? Super Sweaters by a deuce. – Chris Mason, In The Bleachers - Michigan. I just want Michigan to win. – John Radcliff, Bastard Sons of Pinfall Marks - Michigan - The Buckeyes are going to taste a losing streak for the first time in a long while. – Cyril Tircuit, Average Joe - There are too many question marks surrounding the health of Hart and Henne for me to pick Michigan. I know they want to send Carr out a winner, but they’ll have to do it in the bowl game. – Brian Sakowski, In The Bleachers. - The Wolverines want to send their coach out on a high note. - Greg Gowins, Average Joe The "Experts’" Picks for This Week's Games

Bruce Feldman - Hawaii, Michigan State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State Brian Sakowski - Hawaii, Michigan State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State Charlie Swager - Hawaii, Penn State, Texas Tech, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan Chris Mason - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State John Radcliff - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan Jon Johnston - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State Adam Nettina - Hawaii, Michigan State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State Mike Rizzo - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Kentucky, Ohio State Jim Gindin - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State Tony Delbusso - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan Cyril Tircuit - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Boston College, Georgia, Michigan Greg Gowins - Nevada, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan Lorena The Dodgerchick - Hawaii, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State