It’s that time of the year where all the best rivalries are renewed.  As rivalries go, none are bigger than The Game.  The Ohio State University versus the University of Michigan(Meeeechigan if you’re Chris Fowler) as a steeped in tradition, history, and lore as any.  It will have been 2926 days since Michigan last beat the Buckeyes when the ball is teed up on Saturday.  To be perfectly clear that is 8 years and 6 days.  The greatest rivalry resumes at Noon on Saturday. 

The Game isn’t the only game as it’s title may proclaim.  The Domers head to Stanford to take on a Heisman candidate.  The Iron bowl resumes in Auburn, Alambama.  Clemson travels to the capital to take on the ‘Cocks.  The Pigs and Tigers get it on in Death Valley and the defacto B1G Leaders championship game is Madison this weekend.

The Cathedral Week 13!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

To DJ Dobes who will be hosting his annual UM-OSU party at his crib.  I won’t hold you being a Michigan Fan against you…Go Bucks!!!!

Going to Church

I will quickly address the Urban Meyer discussion this week with a Welcome Back to Buckeye Nation.  I know you left to hone your coaching skills and now your dream job is about to land in your lap.  If any rumors of the past week are correct, Urban understands what it means to be a Buckeye.  Fickell will remain on and Urban doesn’t want any attention on him until after The Game.  Let just hope he stays 10 years and has at least as much success as T-ress.

Cathedral Soap Box

Did anyone notice that the top 3 in the BCS standings are in the SEC West.  Yes, the same freaking division.  LSU plays Arkansas Saturday and if Arkansas wins it is still likely that the Top 3 in the BCS will remain in the SEC West.  I have no problem with this.  I may have been brainwashed into ESPiN’s constant SEC falacio, but the reality is the SEC has won the past 45 national championships and looks like 46 is right around the corner.  At this point I would take another USC championship…as long as they wouldn’t have to give it back. 

All joking aside, the rest of the nation needs to step it up and start winning bowl games and winning non-conference games against the SEC.  That is the only way to break this notion of SEC dominance.  And, because of bowl tie-ins the B1G conference needs to step up this year.  They won’t play in the NC but they cannot have last years performance. 

Time And Change Will Surely Show

As I said before, it will have been 2926 day and 8 years since the Wolverinies beat our beloved Buckeyes on the Gridiron.  During this time frame and leading up The Game in 2004, the COK began its ramblings and ranting.  It started very small with only an email distributed version and evolved to this current web-site/blog version.  Now, I have taken a lot of shit for having a college football blog but I persevered.  To date the web-site version has 3417 views.  I thank you all for this and the imput you have given me over the years. 

I hope you have enjoyed the COK and this will be the last one written.  I’d like to look back at some of the interesting things that have happened over this time frame, also the since the last time Meatchicken beat TOSU.

1. Lindsay Lohan went from cute role model for young girls to psycho host beast in and out of jail and drug-induced fogs.
2. The Hussein family was still alive .
3. 992 billion M&M’s have been produced
4. The Euro was still worth less than the Dollar
5. _ichigan has had 3 football head coaches
6. A Michigan fan has never celebrated a win over OSU on Facebook..because facebook wasn’t invented yet.

Please add your own…

The COK will live on in your hearts and in mine.  You have to know when it’s time to shut it down.  With the new coming era of Buckeye football, I will still be a freak that reads on message boards and is an insane about the next 5 star offensive lineman, that will be the next Orlando Pace, coming to OSU. 

I will still tell you when I have a good feeling or a bad feeling about the Buckeyes.  I will still go to games and lose my voice screaming to the White Stripes intro.  I will still give you my version of Keith Jackson’s “On the banks of the Olentangy.”  I will still tell you that Tressel was my generations version of Woody.  I will still get chills every time I see Script Ohio.  I will still stay at every game to sing Carmen Ohio.  I will tell you exactly what it felt like to jump in Mirror Lake the THURSDAY before The Game(4 times).  If you ask me what makes OSU great, I promise you I will not know when to shut up.

So…the end of the COK has nothing to do with poor play of the Buckeyes this season but with the ability to enjoy great times to come.  I’m ready for the Urban Meyer era to begin and the quick reaffirmation to the nation that the Buckeyes didn’t go anywhere. Perhaps, that reassurance is this weekend.      

The COKy Moment of the Week (2 years ago this week)

I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’…

Games of the Week

#1    VS     #3

BATON ROUGE, LA
Nov. 25, 2:30 PM ET
CBS

I can’t believe the lack of build up for this game.  Honestly, this should be #1 vs. #2 type build up.  The winner of this game is probably going to play for the National Championship.  It should be 2006 OSU/Mich.  Since nobody wants to give Arkansas any respect we are left with the most under-anticipated game of the week and maybe year.

Since their loss to Bama earlier in the year, all Arkansas has done is win and win big.  The hogs offense is playing at a very high level and should test LSU with all their weapons. They should be able to put up a few points on the Tiger defense.

LSU is just solid.  They don’t make mistakes and they make big plays when they need it.  The Alabama game is a prime example of how you win just being solid.  They were not better than Bama but they didn’t make mistakes and they can kick FG’s.  

This is always a close game but LSU is at home and they will get it done.

LSU 24-20

#2     Vs.     #24

AUBURN, AL
Nov. 26, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

The Iron bowl has always slanted toward the Crimson Tide.  But last year, Auburn bought a win with the arms and legs of Cam Newton.  It was an amazing comeback and an incredible last drive for Auburn to send them to their National Championship.  Still, Bama own Auburn and the Tigers a year away and another QB away from being able to compete with the Tide. 

Bama 31-7

#16      Vs.    #19

MADISON, WI
Nov. 26, 3:30 PM ET

I have a weird feeling about this game.  Straight up  I know Wisconsin is a better team and is probably the best team in the B1G. When they get the ball running, they are nearly impossible to stop.  Penn State just keeps winning. They went to the shoe and force turnovers that cost the Buckeyes the game and handed it to the Lions. Going into Madison will be difficult for PSU to get the W. 

Badgers 34-17

#12     Vs.     #17

COLUMBIA, SC
Nov. 26, 7:45 PM ET

1st rule of the COK is…never bet on Clemson. 

Game Cocks 35-31

     Vs.     #15

ANN ARBOR, MI
Nov. 26, 12:00 PM ET

The Buckeyes come into Ann Arbor limping after 2 straight losses.  There may be new hope on the horizon for the Buckeyes but they have a game to play on Saturday.  Michigan is probably the hottest team in the B1G with a huge win over Nebraska and good win at Illinois. 

Denard Robinson still remains the biggest threat in the Big Ten to score on any play.  He has not been great against the Buckeyes passing the ball in two games.  He was able to sneak out 107 yards rushing last year against the Buckeyes prior to his exit from the game. 

Boom Herron could be in his last game as a Buckeye and has definitely been a thorn in Michigan’s side with 350 yards rushing and 3 TD’s against his arch rival.  He and Braxton Miller will need to be able to make some plays to Michigan off the field on Saturday. 

Michigan’s defense is vastly improved over last year and should be ready to play on Saturday.  The key to this game will be the intangibles.  Do the Buckeyes rally around Luke in his last game (Earle Bruce-like) or do the pack it in and get ready for Meyer? Does Brady Hoke’s insistence on not wearing red put a better emphasis on this game than his predecessor?  I have the feeling of the former and like I would pick Michigan in the last COK.  COME-ON!!!!!

FYGB!!!!  28-27

Week 11 is here and we may actually talk about some college football games.  It’s quite terrible when off the field issues are bigger than what actually happens on the field.  Don’t get me wrong, these are issues that need to be discussed but we would all be much happier if we would not.  There are some good games this weekend.  Penn St does play Nebraska, Sparty looks to play better on the road, Oregon tests their Luck, UGA takes on a tiger, Boise’s last test, Meeechigan is on upset alert, and the Buckeyes look to keep the train rollin’.

The Cathedral Week 11!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

Shout out to my sister who is nursing an infection in her ankle.  Her surgery to remove the plate went well and I think she is home tonight.  To Gail!!!

Going to Church

I would really like to weigh in on the PSU issue but I think we are all tired of hearing about this horrible situation.  Some of the things I am hearing from pretty credible writers is completely sinister.  From the top down this University is going to go through some very bad times.  This, of course, is nothing that the victims are going through. 

If some of the things I’m hearing are accurate this program may shut down and not exist for some time.  The University may even be discredited.

There is more to come out and if you can actually read all 23 pages of testimony you will understand that Paterno and PSU made a despicable error in judgement that can only end the way it has.  The fact that Sandusky was even allowed within 10 feet of State College is amazing. This guy is a monster and he will never see the light of freedom again…thankfully.

The NCAA needs to give this university the death penalty and allow the existing players to transfer way the hell away.  Joe Paterno’s legacy is ruined.  The students that are rioting ought to be forced to read all 23 pages out loud in front of the families of the victims and they should be suspended from the university.  The fact that Sandusky was still on campus and using the facilities a week ago make my stomach turn.  This is all just beginning…

The Extra Point

Unfortunately, the bad news in the B1G continues with The OSU is sanctioning themselves more by taking away 5 total scholarships over 3 years.  This came after the NCAA notifying OSU of their charge of failure to monitor.  OSU fans, expect a harsher punishment from the NCAA as this punishment is kind of a slap in the face to the NCAA.  To be continued…

Games of the Week

#12      Vs.      #19

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Nov. 12, 12:00 PM ET

I was on the fence as to if they should even play this game.  Then I figured that this is senior night and this may be the last game in State College for a long time.  What happens to this program is yet to be seen.   The sooner this game can be over the better. 

Nebraska has new life in the conference and needs to keep on winning.  PSU currently is also in great position for the title chase.  Nebraska has too much offense for PSU to keep up. 

Huskers  30-13

#17     Vs.    

IOWA CITY, IA
Nov. 12, 12:00 PM ET

Sparty heads to Iowa to where they lost their only game of the regular season last year.  MSU has played horrible this season on the road.  Kinnick stadium will not be very helpful this weekend either.  Iowa has new life in the legends division after they escaped the weekend with a W over UM. 

It’s a battle of two good RB’s in Bell and Coker.  Coker is playing very well the last few weeks and really is the biggest reason they are still in contention.  I think Sparty shuts down Coker with their D-Line and figures out how to play on the road.

Sparty 23-17

#15      Vs.     #20

ATHENS, GA
Nov. 12, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

Georgia keeps on rollin after their early season losses.  Auburn’s losses this season have come at the hands of Clemson, LSU, and Arkansas.  Pretty good losses I guess but they really weren’t competitive except in the Clemson game.  I like Auburn’s running game but I can’t buy into them winning between the hedges.

Dogs 31-24

#5     Vs.    

BOISE, ID
Nov. 12, 3:30 PM ET
Versus

This is Boise’s best chance to lose this weekend.  The only issue is this game is in Boise.  Boise is going to try to make a statement in this game and I think the do their best to do that. 

Boise 48-24

#24       Vs.    

CHAMPAIGN, IL
Nov. 12, 3:30 PM ET

Is this the new Michigan or the old?  This game will answer that questions.  I will say Michigan is vastly improved on Defense and they seem to be much more consistent than in the past 4 years.  Denard is still not a real passing threat but he is getting run support from his RB’s. 

Illinois is on a downward slide and this game would be a very good way to stop it.  It is a home game for Illinois but that usually isn’t that big of an advantage.  Michigan is able to run on Illinois but I don’t think they reproduce last year’s fireworks.

UM 35-24

#4      Vs.     #7

STANFORD, CA
Nov. 12, 8:00 PM ET

I will be honest, I think the Cardinal can win this game.  I really am rooting for Oregon.  I just am too worried about their recent injuries.   LaMichael James is getting healthy again and the Cardinal can’t slow them down.

Oregon 38-35

       Vs.    

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
Nov. 12, 12:00 PM ET
Big Ten Network

The Buckeyes need another performance from their rushing attack like they had the last week.  3-100 yard rushers is quite impressive.  C-Hyde put his money where is mouth is and Boom went the dynamite as Braxton shredded through the Indiana defense.  The only disappointment was the performance of the defense.  I chalk it up to lack of focus and a little hang over from the Wisconsin game.

They better be ready to play this weekend as Purdue can really run the ball. Their slaughter at the hands of Wisconsin was not as bad as it may seem.  Still they won’t be able to withstand the pounding the Buckeyes will put on them.

Buckeyes 30-14

Stock Up

1. Montey Ball
2. Boom Herron
3. Joseph Randall
4. Rex Burkhead
5. Le’Veon Bell

Stock Down

1. Penn St
2. Joe Paterno

World O Woodsheds

It’s late in the season where it becomes almost impossible to find a legitimate woodshed.  My thanks go out to these two teams for making it a simple decision…

#25    Vs.   

Game/s I don’t want to talk about

#10     Vs.     #21

Pillow Fight of the Week

    Vs.    

Players of the Week Nominations

1. Marcus Coker-Iowa
2. Brandon Weeden-OK State
3. RGIII-Baylor
4. Montey Ball-Wisconsin
5. LaMichael James-Oregon

Upset Alert

#16     vs.    

#Over/Under

Number of points in Oregon vs. Stanford—99

Cathedral Hot 7
1. LSU
2. Alabama
3. Oklahoma St
4. Oklahoma
5. Stanford
6. Oregon
7. Arkansas

Why a hot 7? ‘Cause I can!!

GO BUCKS!!!!

This is the Big-Game weekend that everyone has been waiting for. LSU and Bama finally get it on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.  The Buckeyes get another practice week against IU.  S Carolina gets to showcase their defense against Arkansas.  OU gets a visit from A&M.  OK State and give K-State another shot at the big time and Michigan heads to Iowa.

The Cathedral Week 10!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

Last weeks shout out seemed to work pretty well with the Buckeye fans coming out in full force to help provide an extra lift against Wisconsin.  I will give a big recognition to AA Adkins for calling a big play to win the game by Braxton Miller.  So here is to you Boat and here is to the Buckeye Defense.

Going to Church

Other than pretty much calling the  upset last weekend.  I knew it was going to happen and I felt it all day.  I kept quietly confident and even at halftime I felt pretty good about our position in the game.  I certainly did not expect a 30 point explosion in the second half.  I’m not really sure what the adjustments were at halftime but I absolutely give this game to the effort of the players.  Boom led the Buckeyes off with a big run to start the second half and then it was down hill sledding from there on out.  So the real question is, did the play calling get better or is the offense actually executing.

The Point After

I’ve been to some pretty intense and heart stopping games in the ‘Shoe.  OSU-Mich ’01-02, NCSU ’02, Texas-OSU, OSU-Purdue ’99, and Wisc-OSU ’11 are among some of the highlights.  Each of them had some huge plays.  I will tell you that I have never heard the stadium as loud as Saturday night when Devin Smith finally caught that ball.  My god did it hang in the air for what seemed and eternity.  You watched as the Wisconsin defenders closed in on Smith and the whole stadium took a deep breath and held on while the ball seemed to never come down.  Finally, release, an eruption of Mt. St. Helen’s magnitude when the official raise his arms in the air.  Truly one of the best moments I have seen in the ‘Shoe.

Games of the Week

#15       Vs.    

IOWA CITY, IA
Nov. 5, 12:00 PM ET

This is a build up game that should have meant so much more if Iowa would have come away with a victory last week.  As it stands, this is still a big game for both teams.  With a win, both teams remain alive to win the Legends division and a chance to play in the B1g Championship Game. 

Iowa at home always plays well at home and Michigan’s only loss of the year came on the road in East Lansing.  Michigan has finally found a legit 2nd running threat and this will help to limit the hits and pressure Denard Robinson takes. 

Michigan pulls it out…34-31

#6     Vs.    

NORMAN, OK
Nov. 5, 3:30 PM ET

Landry Jones and Company came back last week with vengeance to show the world that their loss at Tech was a major fluke. Tech did their best to back up the fluke with their meltdown last weekend as well.  A&M was beaten last week by a uderachieving Missouri team.  I think they can put together a better effort as they could have been looking ahead a bit.

In the end the Sooners are at home and have a better defense.  Look for the Aggies to make it a game for a while.

Boomer 35-25

#7     Vs.     #9

FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Nov. 5, 7:15 PM ET

The Razor Backs keep winning and they would probably play for the SEC title if they were in the East.  S. Carolina is hurting after the dismissal of Garcia and the injury to Lattimore.  The offense cannot move the ball and the All American WR is being covered like a blanket recently.

Woo Pig Sewy 28-10

#3     Vs.      #14

STILLWATER, OK
Nov. 5, 8:00 PM ET

K-State ran into a buzz saw last weekend in Norman and I’m afraid it isn’t going to get much better this week.  They may be able to put up some more points than last week, then again, they may give up more points as well.  I continue to say OK State has the best offense in the country and will be very difficult to stop no matter who they are playing.  Too many weapons for Brandon Weeden and Company.

Pokes 52-24

#1      Vs.     #2

TUSCALOOSA, AL
Nov. 5, 8:00 PM ET
CBS

The battle to end all battles is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Saturday night.  Well at least until they play again for the NC game…just kidding.  It come down to 3 factors. 1.  Alabama’s defense is slightly better. 2. Alabama’s Offense matches up to better vs. LSU’s defense. 3.  Home field advantage.  All three are in Bama’s favor and should produce a victory.

The only way I see LSU winning this game is if there are some major turnovers or special teams blunders by Bama.  Now, don’t get me wrong, these two teams are really splitting hairs as to who is better.  I just think Bama wears LSU’s defense down by running the ball right at them.  It’s what they did against Penn State and it is what they will try to do Saturday night.

Roll Tide 23-17

     vs.    

COLUMBUS, OH
Nov. 5, 12:00 PM ET
B1G Network

Buckeye fans are still a-buzz over the victory in C-bus last weekend. Hopefully, Miller Time and Fickell get the team ready and they don’t come out flat.  IU is not a good team and it would do well for the Buckeyes to get up big and end the game early.  That is usually the case when these two teams play each other. 

Buckeyes 38-0

The COKy Moment of the Week

“The Wink”   http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/37165/miller-time-freshmans-heroics-lift-osu

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About the only thing more surprising than Braxton Miller‘s on-the-run, nearly past-the-line-of-scrimmage, 40-yard touchdown heave with 20 seconds left on the clock was what he had done moments earlier. 

Ohio State’s rocky season was on the brink. A Buckeyes team that had controlled play against No. 15 Wisconsin and dominated stretches of the second half found itself trailing 29-26 with 1:10 left. A defense that had stifled Wisconsin’s high-powered offense had suffered a breakdown at the worst possible time, leading to the Badgers’ go-ahead score. 

A third Ohio State loss this season would essentially eliminate the team from the Big Ten title chase. It would mark another blow for a proud program that had taken so many shots during a miserable eight-month stretch. It would heighten questions about coach Luke Fickell’s future and bring back the doom and gloom that enveloped the team during an 0-2 start to Big Ten play.

Unless a quarterback who had completed one pass in Ohio State’s previous game against Illinois could work some magic in a likely passing situation, the Buckeyes would go down in defeat.

The Shoe was deflated. Miller wasn’t. Before Miller took the field for the decisive drive, he let Fickell know things would be OK.

He winked.

“I gave him a little, you know, ‘We got it, man. Don’t worry about nothing,’” a smiling Miller recalled. “I knew we had it.”

He might have been the only one. A Wisconsin team that had rallied the week before at Michigan State only to lose on a Hail Mary surely wouldn’t allow any openings for Ohio State.

But as Miller rolled to his right, he spotted classmate Devin Smith in the end zone and let it fly….Read more at the Link above…

Buckeye fans, ARE YOU READY?!!! You better be ready Saturday night. You better get some extra sleep so you can party into the night. This game will define how successful the rest of the season is for the Buckeyes and I think there is a perfect storm of elements that will descend upon the ‘Shoe Saturday night!!

Bucks and Badgers, The worlds largest outdoor cocktail party, the men of Troy and the men of the tree, Cowboys and Bears, Scarlet Knights and Mountaineers, K-state and Oklahoma, and Spartans head to Lincoln all this weekend. Big games comin’ atcha.

The Cathedral Week 9!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

This weeks shout out is quite literally a shout. This goes out to the Buckeye crowd this weekend in what is to be a very raucous crowd. It won’t be nice, it won’t be hospitable, it will be ugly, and it will be loud. I would even take a Rob Reynolds!!! It may be cold, I may be wet, but it needs to be bumpin’. To all the fans going to the game…Bring it!!!

Going to Church

Can we hold off on the Alabama/LSU talk until we get through the weekend. Of course if I was their fans I would be loving it but ‘COME-ON!!! You don’t 2 weeks of this fellatio. I’m sorry when it was OSU-Mich 1vs2 there was only one week we had to hear about it. Even after that game I think I was tired of us!!

So please ESPN there is a ton of great games this weekend and lets not dub these two teams odds on favorites to with the NC just yet. There is a lot of football left and it is conceivable that neither of these teams sees the NC game. ‘Not likely but conceivable. That damn BCS is crazy!!!

Cathedral Soap Box

I love that Oklahoma can be dominated at home for most of a game and only drop 6 spots in the polls and that Wisconsin can go on the road(to a better team) and lose by a hail mary and drop 11 spots. I’d also note that Wisconsin is also 1 spot below Nebraska…I still feel that Wisconsin is the best team in the Big10(12) but they may be close to falling out of the top 25 at this rate and after the weekend.

God I hate Wisconsin, almost as much as I hate ND and definitely way more than I hate Michigan. At least I respect Michigan…

The Point After

Speaking of points after, I am pretty sure that Oklahoma State has the best offense in the country and one of the best I have ever seen. This weekend will be a showcase of how good they really are. They will not be stopped by Baylor and should score in the neighborhood of 60. Brandon Weeden is the best QB no one is talking about. They have Justin Blackmon who could be the best WR in the country and a bunch of really good WR’s around him. Then you have one of the best multi-threat RB in the CF in Joseph Randle and a back up that would start at 90% of universities in the country. Their offensive line is pretty good giving up only 1.3 sacks a game as well. Watch this team this weekend put up some serious numbers. I’m not sure that LSU or Bama could keep this offense down for long.

The COKy Moment of the Week

Ok this is really cheesy but I know the guy the building is named after!! Oh(io), and my boy CamRon is his grandson… Wapa-Ko-Neta!!!! Love it!!! BG-SU!!!

Games of the Week

#11 Vs. #14

LINCOLN, NE
Oct. 29, 12:00 PM ET

Nebraska looked pretty good last week as they drubbed lowly Minnesota. MSU is coming off an emotional win against Wisconsin at home. To say Michigan State hasn’t looked that great on the road this year is an under statement. In their 2 road games they have combined to score 23 points. The were dominated by Notre Dame and held on to beat an under-achieving OSU team.

Nebraska’s only loss of the year came at the hands of the B1G’s best team, Wisconsin. They did need a 21 point comeback to beat OSU but they were able to get it done on a big stage.

It’s strength vs. strength in this game (NU running game vs. MSU defense). The combination of MSU coming off an emotional win and the home feild advantage of Nebraska get’s it done on Saturday.

Huskers 28-17

#3 Vs.

STILLWATER, OK
Oct. 29, 3:30 PM ET

I prefaced this game earlier with how amazing the OSU offense is. Well I will also say that Baylor has a very good offense as well. They are currently the #1 yards/game offense in the country. They are led by RGIII and Kendal Wright. They love to throw the ball around, both teams, and this one should be entertaining.

This game is on the road in Stillwater and the bears just don’t have enough defense to keep this close.

Cowboys 54-35

#25 Vs.

PISCATAWAY, NJ
Oct. 29, 3:30 PM ET

This is a big game for both teams. Whoever loses this game goes to 1-2 in the conference. It is the Big East so they probably don’t really care. But the real story is that the former Rutgers player Eric LeGrand will be leading the team on to the field. Eric was paralyzed last season and has had a hard way back to get this point. He will be leading them out on a motorized wheel chair. LeGrand presence is going to will the Scarlet Knights to the victory.

Knights 35-28

#19 Vs.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Oct. 29, 3:30 PM ET

Illinois is reeling. They come off a loss from the Buckeyes only to lose again at Purdue. Look out for three in a row as they travel to Happy Valley. The Nits are ready for this one as they were able to escape Ryan Field last weekend with a W. The Lion’s boast one of the best defenses in the league and don’t look now, they are in first place in the Leaders division. Both teams have the strength of their schedules coming up and need this victory. Knowing the Zookers they will cash the season in after this one. Hey they are bowl eligible.

PSU 27-17

#8 Vs. #9

MANHATTAN, KS
Oct. 29, 3:30 PM ET

Quarterbacks in the Big 12 are unbelievable this year. K-State has a good one too. Collin Klein is really clicking right now. They have run to 7-0 quickly with a fantastic offense. Their defense is a little suspect but they can definitely put up some points.

Oklahoma better show up this week because they forgot to last week. Tech is a decent team but they are not a good at K-state (lost 41-34 on 10/15). Manhattan is a buzz with this football team and will welcome OU with a very hostile crowd.

My heart says pick K-state so I will, KSU 34-28

#22 Vs.

JACKSONVILLE, FL
Oct. 29, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

Florida is coming off as tough a schedule as anyone could imagine. Bama, LSU, Auburn, and Georgia this week. I would like to say that’s life in the SEC but usually they get a little break between tough games. Georgia is back in the top 25 this week with 5 consecutive wins over mediocre teams. I really don’t know how Georgia dodged both LSU, Bama, and Arkansas this year in the scheduling.

Regardless they have some momentum going and that will take them pretty far in this game….Until the Gators decide to play. This could be the game that Richt gets fired.

Gators 31-21

#6 Vs. #20

LOS ANGELES, CA
Oct. 29, 8:00 PM ET

Prepare yourself to hear over and over again that Lee Corso is 15-0 picking the Trojans at gameday. I think he puts on the Trojan…helmet this weekend again.

This is the first real challenge for the Cardinal and we will see if they are legit. Don’t get me wrong, I think Andrew Luck is legit but I am worried about the rest of his team. I know they have a good offensive line and some good TE’s but lest just wait until this game is over for your comments.

USC is ready to show the country they are back. Even though they really didn’t go anywhere. They are the most athletic team in the PAC 12 and it will be on display on Saturday night.

Trojans 28-27

Vs. #15

COLUMBUS, OH
Oct. 29, 8:00 PM ET

This game needs no set up but I will do my best. The high-powered offense of the Wisconsin Badgers comes to the fabled Horseshoe on the Banks of the Olentangy(#keithjacksonvoice) to take on a wounded but dangerous Silver Bullet Buckeye bunch. The lights shimmering off the helmets of the Buckeyes as this is a rare but treasured night game in Ohio Stadium. The crowd has been buzzing all day with the chance at an upset and they know that they will have to be the 12th man on the field Saturday night(sorry TA&M). The Outback Steakhouse blimp circles the stadium all day taking in the scene from above as we draw near kickoff. The Skull session is a madhouse(yeah I stole that from Wisc) as you can hardly hear yourself think as the band enters St. John.

Scores of people screaming O-H only to be met equally by I-O. An underdog at home? This can’t be, that’s OK because that just makes the crowd more rabid. Don’t forget to wear your Scarlet. It may be lame and un-original but you do it anyway, damn it!!

Wisconsin was the only team to beat the Buckeyes last year and their celebration led to storming the field. That’s respect or ignorance because Wisconsin won’t continue to be thorn in the Buckeye side for long. And it ends Saturday.

The Buckeyes must win the line of scrimmage as they did in Illinois and for those mythic 2.5 quarters in Lincoln. They have the players they just need to be consistent. Bucky will try to set up play action but it won’t work if the John Simon and Co. get a push and shut down Ball and White.

Wisconsin will have some success, they are too good not to be able to move the ball. The question is what offense for the Buckeyes shows up Saturday? I have to believe that the Buckeyes spent a lot of time re-inventing the forward pass over the last 2 weeks. Do I think it is a dramatic change? Probably not, but anything is better than 1-4. I will say that if they can control the line and rush for another 225 on 51 carries, they may win this game too.

Boom will be key in this game. He has fresh legs and with Mike Adams back the offensive line is really starting to gel. Even Shugarts didn’t have any penalties at Illinois. If Boom can get into the 125-150 range and a TD or 2, I think Columbus will be partying into the wee hours.

I do not want to discount the Badgers but they ran into a buzz saw last weekend in EL and an unbelievable chain of events ensued. If the Wilson gets pressured like he did last weekend the Buckeyes will win. If he has too much time, the Buckeyes won’t have a chance.

Bucks 24-21

You Down with OPP….?

I got a few submitted comments this week. Thank you gentlemen. Please keep them coming if you would like this section to survive. Hey it’s your voice!!! Hey I’m better than voting!!!

1. Upset alert Ill over PSU…Better get this one, got Mich and Wisc on deck
2. Best Money Bet- Northwestern over Indiana…my money is on NU
3. Much Respect for the B10 officials for getting the Hail Mary in EL correct
4. Buckeyes Keep the trend going….W over Wisconsin
5. I have a feeling the Bucks get a “W” this week! We have not been underdogs in years for games like this one! I guess we owe someone an upset and why not the Badgers!!!….I feel a trend
6. Bucks better come out passing and convert on 3rd down. ‘Need to apply pressure on Wilson. Make sure you cover Abromaitaus(sp). Bucks 24-20 with a late pick by Moeller…Official trend.
7. MSU will get at least one personal foul/late hit/unnecessary roughness penalty with weekend. Jerel Worthy might murder Martinez on the field.
8. MSU beats Nebraska by 14 and Buckeyes get 300 from Boom/Hall/Braxton…and they win late!!

Stock Up

1. Case Keenum
2. Jo Pa
3. Sammy Watkins
4. Mark Dantonio
5. Bryan Bennett

Stock Down

1. Washington Rush Defense
2. Florida
3. Illinois
4. Russel Wilson
5. Notre Dame

World O Woodsheds

It’s late in the season where it becomes almost impossible to find a legitimate woodshed. My thanks go out to these two teams for making it a simple decision…

#20 vs.

Game/s I don’t want to talk about

#5 Vs. (don’t bet on Clemson)

Pillow Fight of the Week

Vs.

Players of the Week Nominations

1. LeVeon Bell-Mich St.
2. Taylor Martinez-Nebraska
3. Collin Klein- Kansas St.
4. Boom Herron- Ohio State
5. Matt Barkley- USC

Upset Alert

#6 Vs.

#15 Vs.

#13 Vs.

#Over/Under

Courtesy of Mr. Wourms…Number of rushing plays for OSU-43

Cathedral Hot 7
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. OK State
4. Boise
5. Stanford
6. Oregon
7. Clemson

Why a hot 7? ‘Cause I can!!

GO BUCKS!!!!

Week 8 brings us a week off for the Buckeye faithful and well deserved. The Buckeyes bring back the boom and get the W!!! Who cares if you only complete 1 pass, it was a TD. We are so picky!

Notre Dame looks to make their claim back to the top 25 with SC coming to town. LSU welcomes the defending National Cheaters… Stanford gets a visit from and upstart Husky team and the Badgers get a wake up call in East Lansing. Heads up Sparty, Bucky is “Comin’ to your Citaaay.”

The Cathedral Week 8!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

I’ve made shout-out to the readers of the COK before but the COK has hit a milestone!! Last week,we not only hit 3000 view but we just kept plowing through to 3100!!! I appreciate the love and I hope you appreciate the banter!!

Going to Church

I love defensive statistics and I have a few for you this year. MSU is #2 in the country for yards/game (186) and has 21 sacks. Opponents have run 342 offensive plays against them. They will be hurt by loss of Gholston but they will be ready for the Wisconsin Offense. This will be the best test to see just how good Wisky is. If they can win this game and score points then they can say they are legit title contenders. If they can’t….

Ok, carriage before the horse but…The Buckeyes will control their own destiny in the B1G Leaders. You could still see me in Indy!!!!

The COKy Moment of the Week

Here is a great article by Club Trill writer Mark Titus on why OSU will win the NCAA tourney next April…GO Bucks!!!

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7123675/why-ohio-state-win-national-championship

Games of the Week

#1 Vs. #20

BATON ROUGE, LA
Oct. 22, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

This is not a night game in Baton Rouge so than mean Auburn has a small chance. I would love to tell you that the losses of the suspended LSU players that have glaucoma may affect he LSU defense but LSU has too many studs to really make difference.

Auburn is going to try to run Dyer early and often. I don’t think that is a good thing for Auburn. This feels like a game where he may average 1.4 yards per carry and LSU will make Auburn prove they can throw the ball. In the end, it’s too much LSU at home.

Tigers 30-14

#8 Vs. #25

STANFORD, CA
Oct. 22, 8:00 PM ET

Stanford better be ready to put up some point because the Husky’s can ball on the offensive side of things. The Washington Staff has done a great job of replacing Locker with Keith Price and Chris Polk. They are absolutely putting up some great numbers.

Stanford is status quo. Luck and Co is cruising at this point. This is first real test of Stanford. Washington hasn’t really played anyone except Nebraska but they are impressive enough to get ranked.

Stanford wins late 48-35

Vs.

SOUTH BEND, IN
Oct. 22, 7:30 PM ET
NBC

Notre Dame is ready to show the world they are ready for the big stage after complete failures against Michigan and S. Florida. They were impressive against MSU but need to show some consistency.

Minus a pretty good beating at the hands of ASU, USC is ready to show the world they are ready for the big time as well. Lane Kiffen, however, is not. The Trojans won’t be ready for touchdown Jesus.

ND 38-17

#6 Vs. #16

EAST LANSING, MI
Oct. 22, 8:00 PM ET

The Big game in the B1G is finally here. East Lansing will be rocking Saturday nigh when the Badgers come into town. We will see whether Wisconsin is that good on Offense or MSU is really that good on Defense. I think it is a combination of things on Saturday night.

MSU will try to shut down Montey Ball and James White and they may be the best defense to do so. If they can contain Russel Wilson they will win this game.

Wisconsin, again, has not played a defense as good as MSU. They will be able to put up some poins but I don’t think they can control the line of scrimmage like they have all year.

MSU will also be able to move the ball and should be able to use the crowd to get the W.

Sparty 30-27

You Down with OPP….?

I got a few submitted comments this week. Thank you gentlemen. Please keep them coming if you would like this section to survive. Hey it’s your voice!!! Hey I’m better than voting!!!

1. Thank God for the weekend off…sorry can’t relate
2. Best Week of the year for Buckeye nation…C’mon!!!
3. How can one get in trouble for synthetic Marijuana? LSU Rolls and Wisconsin narrowly escapes East Lansing…leave it to LSU to figure out the weed
4. How many more games would Gholston get if he snuck into the stadium and tried to break Russel Wilsons Face…I think TOSU would erect a statue
5. Edwin Baker(TD maker) and LeVeon Bell combine for 200 yards rushing and 3 TD’s in the upset…
6. Bret Beilema uses a Shake Weight

Stock Up

1. OSU running game
2. Auburn
3. Clemson (don’t bet on them)
4. Stanford Offense 100% in Redzone
5. Kansas St.

Stock Down

1. Bye weeks
2. GT @ Virginia
3. Baylor supporting cast for RGIII
4. South Carolina Offense
5. Florida

World O Woodsheds

It’s late in the season where it becomes almost impossible to find a legitimate woodshed. My thanks go out to these two teams for making it a simple decision…

#17 VS.

Game/s I don’t want to talk about

Vs.

Pillow Fight of the Week

Vs.

Players of the Week Nominations

1. Ryan Broyles-Okalhoma
2. Jevon Kearse-Washington
3. Edwin Baker(TD Maker)/LeVeon Bell-MSU
4. Brandon Weeden-OK State
5. Case Keenum-Houston

Upset Alert

vs.

vs.

Vs.

#Over/Under

Number of Badgers the MSU Defense punches in the face…2

Cathedral Hot 7
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Oklahoma
4. Wisconsin
5. OK St.
6. Boise
7. Oregon

Why a hot 7? ‘Cause I can!!

GO BUCKS!!!!

Sorry team but this weeks Cathedral is a little later than usual.  That is what happens when you are just now getting the internet installed in the new Apartment.   It’s a little hard to type a 1500 words on the iphone.  The best part is I also had to wait 7 days to get hot water.  Gotta love gas companies!!!

The Buckeyes head to Illinois to get off their slide.  Michigan looks to beat on their little brother for the first time in 2 years.  Cowboys head to Texas to herd the ‘horns.  Oregon get a visit from the Sun Devils, and RGIII takes his shot at yell practice.    

The Cathedral Week 7!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

Shout out goes to Aadam and Sierra for the hospitality last weekend.  Even though the Buckeyes lost, it was the most fun for a game I have had all year. 

Going to Church

I am in a state that I am not familiar with.  I can’t decide whether I am accepting that the Buckeyes are a poor team or that I am indifferent because the Buckeyes are playing below their talent.  Either way, I have accepted that this season isn’t going to be what I expect from the Buckeyes and I think I’m ok with it.  However, I will not give the Buckeye coaches any free passes…see below.

Cathedral Soap Box

The Buckeyes are rolling.  The Defense is dominating and the offense has more offensive yards/points than it had in the last 2 games(all in 2 qtrs).  I have a good buzz going and then Braxton goes down.  OH(IO) SH!T.  That means Joe is going in where he proceeds to throw 100 ft above WR’s heads and the one pass that he needed to throw long is short and intercepted. Ridiculous, why this guy is even at OSU is a joke.  So he was a baseball player and all of sudden we think he can throw a football.  Last I checked, he wasn’t even a pitcher and he is used to throwing round balls.  He is nothing but a glorified clip board holder and might as well just have washed TP’s jock. 

Regardless, what is the hesitancy to put Kenny Guiton in?  I think in the spring he was going to be a starter.  Joe has proven he can’t be a starter so why not give Guiton a chance.  At least you are going down swinging. 

Finally, how obvious is it that this team responds to Braxton and not Joe.  I don’t care what the reason are but the Defense plays with confidence when he is playing.  I know Braxton only plays QB but for 3 qtrs at Nebraska and 4 qtrs against MSU that defense was what we expected to see this year.  I thought TP was the loser that ruined OSU’s 2011-12 season when in reality it was Joe Bauserman.  WOW!!! 

The Point After

I’m not sure who the next head coach is at OSU but I can be sure of this.  The entire offensive staff is gone except Stan Drayton.  Heacock is gone.  Vrabel may stay but only if Fickell steps down to be Defensive coordinator.  Otherwise say goodbye to all. 

Coaches?  I’m not 100% on Urban but I thin he can win NC’s here.  I don’t think anyone will like him.  Jon Gruden, really?  No connections to OSU and never coached on the College level.  Bo Pelini?  Not sure he has proved enough to come here.  Tony Dungy?  No college experience and no OSU ties.  I like the idea of Chris Peterson.  Otherwise, I’m pretty sure the best choice, if it’s available is Urban.  I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin!!!

The COKy Moment of the Week

You can’t have fun if you can’t make fun of yourself.  Sorry if you have seen this 1000 times this week!!!

Games of the Week

#11       Vs.     #23

EAST LANSING, MI
Oct. 15, 12:00 PM ET

I’ve bounced back and forth on this one and the one x-factor, as it usually is for Michigan, is Denard Robinson.  Can the Spartans keep him from running the ball and breaking down their stellar defense.  Statistically you would say absolutely they can.  I think they have a bit harder time this week. 

Michigan is 6-0 for the first time since the early 2000′s.  This year it feels different for them and it seems that they are turning the corner with not only their defense but a more consistent offense.  They may be ready for the next level but not quite national contender.  Without Robinson they would probably remind you of…OSU.  Yikes.

MSU benefits from the home crowd but Michigan puts Sparty back a notch.

UM  34-31

#20       Vs.    #21

COLLEGE STATION, TX
Oct. 15, 12:00 PM ET
FX

The Baylor bears head to College Station for a stiff task.  The Aggies have one of the most explosive offenses in the country and they should be undefeated.  They flat-out choked, coughing up big leads against OSU and Arkansas.  I don’t think they will this week.

RGIII may be the best player in College football but he just doesn’t have enough weapons around him to get it done.  It is very interesting thoug.

Aggies  42-35

#6      Vs.      #22

AUSTIN, TX
Oct. 15, 3:30 PM ET

The Cowboys have the nations best offense.  The have the best 3 headed attack with Weeden, Randal, and Blackmon.  Don’t forget about all their other skill players too or they will beat you that way.  Texas showed they are really not quite there last week.  They got flat beat on all levels against OU.  Look for a little more of that this week.

Cowboys  42-17

#9     Vs.     #18

EUGENE, OR
Oct. 15, 10:15 PM ET

I can’t buy into the ASU hype to take them in this game on the road in Oregon.  This is a big night game and the Ducks crowd will make it impossible to ASU to move the ball.  The Duck’s defense plays overwhelmingly better at home.  Look for them to continue that.

I will concede that the Duck offense takes a step back without LaMichael this weekend but don’t forget they have Darren Thomas, Kenyon Barner and a lot of other talent on offense.  They will not score like they would with James but they will still move the ball.  Don’t expect a ton of points in this one since the best part of ASU is their Defense. 

Ducks 28-17

         Vs.     #16

CHAMPAIGN, IL
Oct. 15, 3:30 PM ET

If Braxton is healthy and stays healthy for the whole game, the Buckeyes turn a corner on the season.  I’m pretty sure that Kenny G is finally the back up this week but I would just assume that Braxton plays the whole game. 

Illinois has a pretty good offense and their defense is getting better every week.  Look for Illinois to try to the ball to AJ Jenkins.  The Buckeye defense will look to try to limit his touches but have to prove they can stop the running game first. 

Buckeye fans always travel well to Illinois.  So look for the Scarlet and Gray to ruin the Illini fans plans on striping the stadium. 

Buckeyes close 28-25 OT

Stock Up                                                 

1. Urban Meyer
2. Urban Meyer
3. Urban Meyer
4. Urban Meyer
5. Urban Meyer                        

Stock Down

1. Florida State
2. Virginia Tech
3. Florida
4. Texas
5. Iowa

World O Woodsheds

It’s the middle of the season where it begins to become difficult to find a legitimate woodshed.  My thanks go out to these two teams for making it a simple decision…

#4      Vs.   

Game/s I don’t want to talk about

#24     Vs.    

Pillow Fight of the Week

      Vs.    

Players of the Week Nominations

1.  Denard Robinson, Michigan
2.  BJ Cunningham, Michigan St
3.  Boom Herron, OSU
4.  Brandon Weeden, OK State
5.  Darron Thomas, Oregon

Upset Alert

#19    Vs.   

#Over/Under

 How many times Urban Meyer is mentioned during the OSU broadcast…2

Cathedral Hot 7
1. LSU
2. Bama
3. Wisconsin
4. Oklahoma
5. Oklahoma St.
6. Boise
7. Oregon

Why a hot 7? ‘Cause I can!!

GO BUCKS!!!!

Even though it felt like a slaughter last week, the Buckeyes only lost by 3.  They take on the children of the corn in the corn field its self.  The Horns and Sooners clash in the Red River Shoot-out!  Gators travel to Death Valley and Auburn heads to Fayetteville”SEEEWWWWWEEEEE”.

The Cathedral Week 6!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

#1 Shout out goes out to Ray and Lauren for letting me crash at their place for a few days this last week while I waiting on my apartment to get ready.  I do appreciate it!!!

Going to Church

The most frustrating thing happened last week.  Here I was, totally excited, ready for the greatest experience of my life (well sorta), and I was sorely let down.  I was there with it all right in front of me, I could almost taste victory.  Then, total ineptitude, completely clumsy, very awkward, and amusingly horrid.  I felt like someone didn’t take the blue pill (not like the Matrix).  The offense just sputtered, just couldn’t get going, and certainly could not finish (drives).  And then, miraculously, it got very interesting.  There was a score, and then it was just this close to doing it again… But it wasn’t enough and there was epic failure at conquest.  Total frustration…Of course I’m talking about the OSU offense.    

Cathedral Soap Box

If I have to see that damn Pit Bull/Dr. Pepper commercial any more this year I may have to throw the “Bad Call Brick” right through Pit Bull’s bad call face! So this got me thinking of all the good and bad commercials that we have had to live through over the past 20 years watching college football…

 I remember a National Rental Car Commercial (They had those catchy claps and then “Let’s Go”), and Steve Smith The More You Know Commercial(“I know you worried about dat maf test”).  I will tell you that my favorite commercials of late are Keystone Light commercials…Keith Stone!!! Classic.

So, ‘common(!!!) Dr. Pepper please spare me a television!!!

The Point After

Russell Wilson has made the Wisconsin Badgers a legit title contender and the best team in the B1G.  The Badgers are the toughest offense in the country to stop.  Absolutely a beast running the ball with Ball, White, and Wilson(when he has to).  Wilson is best out of the pocket or taking advantage of an offensive line that gives him close to forever to throw the ball.  As I watched their game last week I had to do a double take.  This kid has so much confidence and was playing with a swagger that reminded me of 1 former QB.  He looks just like Troy Smith his senior season.  I’m not sure he has as good a WR’s but he has better RB’s and a better OL.  I think Wisconsin runs the table and makes it to the NC.  I know, I hate it as much as you do…trust me!!!

The COKy Moment of the Week

I want to use the term COKy in almost a very literal term…

Games of the Week

#3   Vs.    #11

DALLAS, TX
Oct. 8, 12:00 PM ET

The Red River Shootout has been known for a lot of crazy and fun games.  A lot of great teams/players in recent memory have made this one of the nations premier rivalries.  I just don’t think that the ‘horns have what they need to give OU a shot.  Now I don’t think OU can win a NC but I don’t think UT is ready for this level until next year.  This should be a lower scoring game but OU could break it open. 

Boomer!!! 28-13 

#1     Vs     #17

BATON ROUGE, LA
Oct. 8, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

Florida is without Brantley this week as they head to Baton Rouge (cajun accent).  The only good thing for the Gators is that this is not a night game.  The Gators got gashed last week against Bama and I think there is going to be a lot of the same this week.  Now I don’t think that LSU has the ability to hang the same amount of point on Florida but look out for the LSU D to make some plays (pick 6).

Geaux Tigers 28-10

#10     Vs     #15

FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Oct. 8, 7:00 PM ET

Auburn has made a good run this season in a year that no one gave them a chance to even be a top 25 team.  This is the game for the 3rd place in the SEC West and it is in Arkansas.  I love the way Michael Dyer is running the ball and that is what has hurt Arkansas.   Auburn has given up a lot of point to teams that like to spread them out and throw.  So…War Eagle on the Road gets it done.

Auburn 35-32

#14      Vs    

LINCOLN, NE
Oct. 8, 8:00 PM ET

So hold on to your seats boys and girls for what may be another disaster.  I remain optimistic that B-rax from H-squared will be able to make plays.  I see a ton of potential in his running ability and he could stop staring down the passing routes he won’t have so many balls batted down. 

Statistically the Huskers are not as good defensively as the Spartans but playing at night on the road has not fared well for the Buckeyes this year.  The Buckeyes need big plays early and often to get the crowd out of the game and to get some confidence.  Jordan Hall needs to be a factor and the return of Mike Adams should bolster the OL. 

Taylor Martinez should never throw the ball…ever.  The Husker running game is too good and diverse to make him throw the ball.  I think this may play into the buckeye game plan and try to force him to throw the ball and make mistakes like he did in Wisconsin.

In the end, the bend-but-don’t-break Buckeye defense will need to make plays to keep them in the game.  I don’t see them being able to contain the running game all night long.  Even though I thin the Buckeyes have some success with Miller and Hall, I think there is just not enough horses in the engine.

Huskers 28-14

Stock Up     

1. Wisconsin everything
2. Trent Richardson
3. BJ Cunningham
4. Jarius Wright-Arkansas
5. War Eagles

Stock Down

1. Jim Bollman
2. Nick Siciliano
3. Dick Tressel
4. Stan Drayton
5. Luke Fickell

World O Woodsheds

It’s the middle of the season where it starts to  become almost difficult to find a legitimate woodshed.  My thanks go out to these two teams for making it a simple decision…

(o-4)  Vs.   (1-4)

Game/s I don’t want to talk about

    VS.    #21

Pillow Fight of the Week

    Vs.   

Players of the Week Nominations

1. Joseph Randle-OK State
2. Jarrett Lee-LSU
3. RGIII-Baylor
4. Andrew Luck-Stanford
5. Darron Thomas-Oregon

Upset Alert

#12    Vs.  

Northwestern got Dan Persa back last week and were able to put some points up.  This should be a high scoring afair.  NU 42-41

#Over/Under

1.  Points Buckeyes Score- 8

2.  Number of times Adkins yells fyfo-10 

Cathedral Hot 7
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Wisconsin
4. Oklahoma
5. Boise
6. Oklahoma St.
7. Oregon

Why a hot 7? ‘Cause I can!!

GO BUCKS!!!!

Gooooooood morning Cathedral Week 5!!  The COK is back again to put that extra spice in your life.  Yes that is the what the COK does best…you know, tell you what the best games and matchups are for the weekend ahead.  Buckeyes fight the 300(minus a few), The Tide rolls into the Swamp, Hokies welcome in the Tigers, Hogs head to Dallas, Baylor goes to Manhattan(Kansas), and the Badgers have the inaugural B1G game with Nebraska in Madison.

The Cathedral Week 5!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

This week, I will give a huge shout out to the semi-inspiration to the COK.  Ray and Lauren are celebrating their 4th anniversary this weekend.  As well as Brandon and Lauren’s grandparents are celebrating their 60th anniversary as well.  Congratulations to both couples and hopefully many more years to come for each!!

Going to Church

Last week was a good week for the COK.  The COK successfully predicted the winners of all the games that were picked, including the USC “upset”.  I hope to repeat that glory this week. 

One word of caution for all Buckeye fans.  Don’t think all the offensive problems are solved coming into this weekend.  There were flashes of greatness from Miller and company however they were inconsistent at best.  B-Miller needs to tighten up the spiral and be more comfortable with his progressions.  Eventually the defenses will start keying on the fact that he will take off if the first receiver is not open.  Just be confident, kid!!!

One word of optimism, Jordan Hall is legit.  He will be major factor in all things offensive and return-wise this season for the Buckeyes.  He could very well have taken two kicks to the house last weekend.  Not to mention the offense looks very good with him in the game. 

Last word-> Devin Smith will be a special player for OSU is he isn’t already.  You can put Ryan Shazier in that category as well as Michael Bennett.  I still say this was the best top-to-bottom recruiting class in the country last year. 

The Point After

The Mountaineer Maniacs have introduced a T-shirt Amnesty program to help exchange West F……. Virginia T-shirts. Students who bought the shirt can bring it to the Mountainlair and exchange it for a $20 voucher to buy an officially licensed T-shirt at the WVU Bookstore, Book Exchange or WVU’s Team Shop in the Coliseum.

Read here….http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2011/9/21/mountaineer-maniacs-offer-t-shirt-amnesty-program

I get the idea but poor sportsmanship and all-out redneck(ness) is a staple of WVU athletics.  Look at Bob Huggins, how many times has he been caught throwing up outside a strip club.  Ok so I may be mixing redneck with white trash but most of the time it one-in the-same!! 

In all honesty this seems like a good program as the Buckeye nation can attest, there could be a few less “Llyod Carr has Crabs” and “Chad Henne Rhyms with DB” T-shirst floating around(not to mention the Fu

Good idea, wrong campus.  Tuck Foledo, ‘horns down, Pur-don’t, Go Blow, and Scarlet and Gay.  Gotta love college athletics.  Trust me pro sports are not much better.

I will say, if I had a “West Fu<kin Virginia” shirt…I’d probably wear it too…haha

The COKy Moment of the Week

Because I give a lot crap to the Clemson football team, I decided to give them the Coky moment of the week…(1 week late)

Games of the Week

#14     VS.     #18

ARLINGTON, TX
Oct. 1, 12:00 PM ET

Both team are coming off tough losses at the hands of superior teams.  I know I think I am the only OK-State fan in Ohio.  But, I like the fact that A&M can produce some serious points.  It remains to be seen it the hogs can truly move the ball against legit defenses. 

I’m not sayin the Aggies are that legit but they will have a slight home field advantage in Dallas.  Look for Tannehill to put up some big numbers and put a whoopin on the Hogs.

 Giggem’-34-10

#15    VS.    

MANHATTAN, KS
Oct. 1, 3:30 PM ET

Look out for the K-State wildcats fresh off their upset in Miami.  They looked pretty good before they almost gave up a huge lead last weekend to Joke-Harris and company. 

RG3 has had a spectacular season and is probably favorite for the Heisman through September.  The beauty of RG3 is that he has more TD’s than incompletion this season.  The other thing I love about Griffen is that he is not the average dink and dunk QB.  He is elusive when he needs to be and he looks down field.  But this game will be much closer than you think.

Baylor 38-36

#10    Vs.    

COLUMBIA, SC
Oct. 1, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

My Dark-horse favorite for the NC, South Carolina takes on the defending NC this weekend in Columbia. 

Auburn is not very good.  They pretty much should have lost to Utah st., lost to Clemson(never bet on Clemson), and should have lost to Mississippi St.  Look out for a lot of Marcus Lattimore splattered with Stephen Garcia to a side of Alshon Jeffery.

COcKs- 45-17

#11     Vs.    #13

BLACKSBURG, VA
Oct. 1, 6:00 PM ET

Let’s get this off my chest: I love how enthusiastic Debo is about his team.  However, I do not like that Clemson has ruined almost every single pick I have ever had.  I get 1/4 credit for saying I wanted to pick them last week but did not want to violate all COK rules. 

I want to pick  Clemson this week but the game is at night and in Blackburg.  But I really don’t know anything about VaTech.  They very well could be overrated and we will see saturday. 

Hokies 28-27

#3     Vs.     #12

GAINESVILLE, FL
Oct. 1, 8:00 PM ET
CBS

Here is the first real test for the high-flying Gators this season.  Bama is fresh off their beat-down of Arkansas and is ready to make another statement.  Gainesville at night is one of the toughest places to play in all CF. 

I love how explosive Florida is with Chris (make it) Rainey.  He is their do-it-all guy and I expect nothing less this weekend.  The real question is if the Florida offense can put points up on Bama.  I think it can!!! Night game in the Swamp!!!

Florida 31-27

#7     Vs.    #8

MADISON, WI
Oct. 1, 8:00 PM ET

Welcome to the MF’in B1G Nebraska.  Nothing says ‘lets ease your way into conference play’ like a night game in Camp Randall!!  

I really don’t see Wisconsin being able to hold Martinez in Co. down for long but I also don’t see Nebraska being able to outscore Wisconsin.  This will be a unconvensional high scoring game played on the ground. 

Bucky- 42-39

        Vs.    

COLUMBUS, OH
Oct. 1, 3:30 PM ET

Sparty comes into Columbus after a blow out win over Central and an embarrassment to Notre Dame.  The Buckeyes got back on track with a blow out of Colorado after an equally embarrassing game in Miami. 

MSU boasts a talented group on offense that will put up a lot of points if they are not playing Notre Dame.  Seems the same could be true for the Buckeyes.  Kirk Cousins is the more heralded QB coming into the game with BJ Cunningham and Edwin Baker at his disposal.  Braxton Miller is coming off his first start where he showed some good potential but wasn’t always dominant.

I think the defenses rule this game and if there is some good progression by Braxton should be a really good game.   For the Buckeyes to win they need to get good defensive pressure and perhaps have a special teams TD.  I just don’t think they are ready yet…But I’m I will bleed scarlet and gray this weekend. 

Sparty 21-18  sorry Buckeye fans—I hope I’m wrong.

You Down with OPP….?

I got a few submitted comments this week.  Thank you gentlemen.  Please keep them coming if you would like this section to survive.  Hey it’s your voice!!! Hey I’m better than voting!!!

1.  I’m obtaining from fandom and Clemson will win the ACC haha.  (1 minute later)…OSU will have at least 3 sacks as MSU tries to fill the OL with converted defensive players

2. People in Ann Arbor need to stop saying Michigan is going 10-2…like people in Cleveland thought the Indians were going to the playoffs…haha

3a. Dear COK, after Wis dismantles NU, do you think they will get the respect they deserve…1. No 2. Wisconsin deserves nothing 3. Wis is not good at Defense 4.  They play in the ‘Shoe and the Bucks will get revenge.

3b.  Buckeyes cover…again

4.B1G winners…Michigan, PSU, Bucks by 3, NU, Northwestern in an upset(Persa is back!!!!)  And ND beats Purdue

5. We will see why Nebraska is the best team to change conferences by far.  Creates awesome rivalries in the B1G.–see you in Lincoln next week bitches.

6.”Sparty on my Sack! Bux 4 life!”

7. Welcome Nebraska to the B1G confernce…Wisconsin 35 Nebraska 13—ouch

Stock Up

1. SEC-Bottom line best conference     
2. Big 12-OK, OSU, Baylor, KSU, Texas, Texas Tech all undefeated.  A&M still could win it all.
3. Ohio State special teams.
4. Oregon Bounce-back
5. Temple Owls                                                                      

Stock Down

1. Florida St.  not as good as advertised.
2. USC. if they are this bad, imagine when they have to start giving up scholarships.
3. Big East
4. Moving again
5. Maryland football-spanked by Temple

World O Woodsheds

It’s the middle of the season where it becomes hard to find a legitimate woodshed.  My thanks go out to these two teams for making it a simple decision…

#1    vs.    UK is not good at all…

Game/s I don’t want to talk about

#16     VS.     (overrated vs not good. Eat it M.May!!)

Pillow Fight of the Week

    Vs.     The battle of the worst football state!!!

Players of the Week Nominations

1. Taylor Martinez-Nebraska
2. Ryan Tannehill-Texas A
3. Kellen Moore-Boise
4. RG3-Baylor
5. Montey Ball-Wisconsin

Upset Alert

 #15     AT    (you just don’t walk into Manhattan…)

#Over/Under

Number of TOT Rushing yard Between Nebraska and  Wisconsin-525

Cathedral Hot 7
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Oklahoma
4. Boise
5. Wisconsin
6. South Carolina
7. Oklahoma St.

Why a hot 7? ‘Cause I can!!

GO BUCKS!!!!

It’s week 4 and the season seems to be moving along quite quickly.  Some fans probably think the season is already over.  The COK get’s you pumped for week quatro.  Buckeyes ride a buffalo, Hogs will get rolled, there’s a battle in Oxford(not Mississippi), Tigers in Morgantown, I’m not betting on Clemson, and Ok state gets yelled at. 

The Cathedral Week 4!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

I am refraining from the shout out this week.  I’m just in no mood.

Going to Church

Buckeye fans probably wanted to jump off a cliff this week.  I really want to put this in perspective as I tried to after the Toledo game.  We are just not that good.  We have benefitted from a legendary coach over the past 10 years that has set the bar pretty high.  He called the plays and clearly was the offensive coordinator along with being the head coach.

But let me give you some hope and give you some promises.  I promise that coach Bollman will not be at OSU next season.  I promise you that Braxton Miller will be the starting QB by the end of the year.  I promise you that Boom, Posey, and Adams will help the offense.  I promise you we will complete a forward pass this week. And I promise you that we will get better as the season goes forward.

Cathedral Soap Box

Joe Bauserman is a bum for a QB.  I bet he is a great human being but he plays QB like a 5th grade girl.  Does Joe know that one of prerequisites of a QB is not only having the ability to throw the ball but wanting to throw the ball?  I don’t think we have had a more indecisive QB ever.  Is he so afraid of making a mistake that he just doesn’t want to throw or is he just that bad? 

So whoever the QB is this week, please grow some balls, make your reads, step into your throws, and step up and be a leader.  This is big time college football and there is no room for small-time 3rd grade tea parties a the line of scrimmage.  I guarantee that Colorado is licking their lips to get after your sorry passing game. 

The Point After

The best and worst part about last weeks loss to the Hurricanes is now people actually think that Miami is a decent team.  I watched Maryland just throw the ball all over Miami’s defense.  I watched how Jacorry Harris should tried to give the game away to the Buckeyes another 4 times (I know it was only twice).  And I watched how the vaunted Buckeye running game gashed them time and time again only to stall because the Buckeyes suck at QB.  So go ahead and say the ‘canes are back…and I’ll take the points against them every week.

The COKy Moment of the Week

I’m not sure how the punter isn’t roughed here but check out this Punt Return to win the game!!

Games of the Week

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Like it or not Domers, this is the turning point to your season.  Will you be an above average team this year or will you falter into your normal abyss of irrelevance?

Luckily for you the COK believe that you are going to get the W this week and do it with flair. Pitt has struggled with a couple of teams this year and gave up a huge lead last week to Iowa in a loss.

Rudy-35-17

     vs.   

Yager stadium will be rockin’ in Oxford for this big clash of MAC conference rivals.  BG has look very good this year with only a block extra point from possibly being undefeated.  Miami has shown some toughness with 2 losses to Minnesota and Missouri but seems to struggling to run the ball.  No need in this game as the teams should be slinging the ball all over the field.  I like the confidence in the BG Falcons to take out the Rock Chalk Red Hawks in SW Ohio.

Que the Falcon Scream, BG… 35-28

#3    vs.     #14

TUSCALOOSA, AL
Sept. 24, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

This is the first real test of the year Arkansas as they decided to play the HBC rotation to get their record to 3-0.  Regardless they will get tested in next two weeks with Texas A&M next week as well.  I don’t like this stretch for Arkansas.

Bama, as I predicted, respectfully rolled over Penn State and showed why they are the best team in the country with a suffocating defense and balance offensive attack.  Then they got tuned up for this game by tuning up N. Texas.  Bama needs to start fast and keep Arkansas out of this game.  They have the added bonus of Arkansas QB coming off a concussion and home field advantage of Bryant-Denny Stadium. 

Roll Tide- 34-10  (we’ll talk upset next week)

#11     Vs.    #21

CLEMSON, SC
Sept. 24, 3:30 PM ET

I’m not sure Clemson has played an away game this year.  However they had a good game against a very average Auburn team last week.  Dabo went ballistic after the game and I’m pretty sure he thought he either won the lottery or the National Championship.  I feel sorry for his wife and what he does in bed. 

Free Shoes U played OK saturday night but came up short against Oklahoma.  They held Landry Jones from exploding but he did end up with a the game winning drive. 

I really don’t like to pick Clemson, and I want to, but I won’t break rule #1 of the COK.  Never Bet on Clemson.

FSU 31-28

#7    Vs.    #8

COLLEGE STATION, TX
Sept. 24, 3:30 PM ET

Last year’s game was one of the most exciting offensive performances by both teams I had ever seen.  However, OK state seems to be on the next level this year.  I’m not sure there is a defense, that doesn’t reside in the SEC, that can stop this offense. 

Look for it to be another high scoring game but in the end I like the Cowboys to pony up and win at Kyle field.

Pokes….45-42

#2     Vs.     #16

MORGANTOWN, WV
Sept. 24, 8:00 PM ET

Geno Smith is clearly the most explosive player in the Big East and has his Mountaineers marching up and down the field.  LSU has a defense that is probably number one or two in the country.  LSU will get Russel Shepard back for this game, so hopefully it will help their offensive woes.  I know that MSU has a good defense but it slowed down the LSU attack pretty well last week. 

Morgan town will add that extra flair to this game and I’m not talking burning couches.  Well maybe I am but they will bring the noise to Mountaineer Field.  This will carry the Mounties into the fourth quarter but I just don’t think they can pull the upset.

LSU with a late TD 28-24

     Vs.    

COLUMBUS, OHIO
Sept. 24, 3:30 PM ET

So Buckeye fans have been on the edge all week and are looking for just that last nudge to put them over the edge.  Well you may just get it on Saturday.  I really don’t want to make light of Colorado.  I know that they haven’t really been good this year but neither have the Buckeyes.   They took Cal to OT and beat their rival CSU last weekend. 

I like two things for the Buckeyes.  One, they are playing at home.  Two, I think they play with an extra edge that we didn’t see last weekend. The deer in the headlights look shouldn’t be so noticeable this week. 

‘Closer than the spread, Buckeyes….24-18

You Down with OPP….?

I got a few submitted comments this week.  Thank you gentlemen.  Please keep them coming if you would like this section to survive.  Hey it’s your voice!!! Hey I’m better than voting!!!

1. I think if people want to ‘boo’ something or someone at Ohio State, they oughtta direct their anger at the players and coach who created this storm and are sitting on the sideline or at home .. not the guys who followed the rules and stayed eligible and are doing everything they can to win games for our ‘Big State U’. The fickleness of fans is laughable sometimes. Just my $.02

2.  Michigan fans are the most delusional fans in the country…they will start out 5-0 just like they have the past 3 years but they will lose 5 games.

3. Dear COK, after last weeks performance I am ready for Kenny Guiton to start, Who’s with me?—believe me I said it once or twice during the game.

4. Prediction-Buckeyes will cover the spread this weekend. Just watch.

5. LSU over WVU by double digits

6. If the Buckeyes don’t throw for more than 35 yards, bring on KG–Sounds familiar.

7.  Comment:  Has Baylor ever been favored by 20 over anyone?  they are a 20.5 pt favorite over Rice.  Rice beat Purdue—yes, Purdue is that bad.

8.  “More of the same from the SEC.  They are good and it drives me nuts.”  I agree and I don’t even drink the Kool-aid.

Thanks fellas for the participation. Good stuff!!!

Look out, The COK is back for week three.  You are lucky to get the COK so early.  So please take time to critique and criticize all that makes the COK the COK.  Buckeyes battle a Hurricane, Gators climb a Rocky-Top, LSU plays tonight in Starkville, the Domers don’t want to start 0-3, FSU take on the Oklahoma machine, and the Rockets of Toledo get mentioned two weeks in a row on the COK!!!

The Cathedral Week 3!!!!

HERE WE COME!!!!!

Shout out

I special shout out goes to all the people who wished me a happy birthday on Saturday last weekend.  Now take all that energy and put it towards a big Buckeye victory this weekend.

Going to Church

I just want to recap last week with a couple of things that you should remember.  Before you go jumping off a cliff and say this season is over, remember that essentially there are 8-9 started missing off this team(injuries and suspended).  You can’t make those excuses at OSU but all I am saying is give the players that we are re-loading with some time to work into the position.  And pray that when we actually get the suspended players back, that we are just that much better.

Cathedral Soap Box

I’ve been asked to weigh in on the Braxton vs. Bauserman debate, and I will use my considerable weight here on the COK.  I have been told that Miller missed some practices last week and that this was the reason he did not play last week.  I have a bit of a problem with this situation.  I know that you need to be prepared for the other team.  I know that Joe is 30 and knows the offense.  I also know that Miller is a playmaker and could have made some plays to blow open the game. 

We have been told this week that Miller is definitely in the plans to play this weekend.  It seems Joe is still the starter and I think he is the starter even after this game.  I hope that this just means that the coaching staff is not happy with the performance of Joe last week.  I know I’m a Miller supporter and want him to play but I do not want Joe to fail.   I just want Miller to beat him out but Miller needs the playing time to do this.  SO PLAY HIM PLEASE.

Bottom line is with Tressel we would second guess some decisions but in the end we felt that the best players played.  I don’t know that Fickell gets that same concession and needs to take some chances.  Play Miller, play Joe, and let one of them prove it on the field. 

The Point After

Conference re-structuring is one of the hot button topics in the world of College football.  The Big Ten is a little too quite in these talks.  I only hope that their silence is gamesmanship. 

The times of Super Conferences is going to happen.  I know we are not done with Texas A&M going to the SEC and I’m not going to speculate on where the rest of the teams are going to go.  I will say that in the world of the Super Conferences you don’t want to be the teams left out or even the conferences left out. 

The Big Ten makes a ton of money (you know what this is really all about) but imagine the money they can make if OU or Texas  would come to the league.  Not only that, but imagine how deep and good the conference would be with these teams.

Finally, look at this from a recruiting standpoint.  Right now the SEC gets the best players.  Not exclusively but you have to make the argument that the best conference has the best players.  Imagine if the these conferences get all the best teams now it’s no question that all the best players will want to play in the best leagues.

Games of the Week

#3      Vs.    #25

STARKVILLE, MS
Sept. 15, 8:00 PM ET

Starkville, Mississippi will be rockin’ tonight!  Thursday games in the SEC are a staple of the college football season.  Usually there are great games and incredible crowds.  Mississippi St. will try to take advantage of their home field edge and upset the Tigers.  MSU did not produce on the big stage last week when Auburn ran up and down the field on their vaunted defense. 

LSU has blown through its first two opponents including a dominant performance against Oregon.  Their defense has been shut down and I expect nothing less tonight.  MSU keeps it close for a while.

LSU 32-17

#16    Vs.    

GAINESVILLE, FL
Sept. 17, 3:30 PM ET
CBS

The Gators are starting to look like the Gators of old and Tennessee looks like they may be on the right track to turning around Rocky Top.  This game is being played in the Swamp and historically the Vols don’t do well in Florida. 

I think a lot of people will be counting on a Florida blowout.  I’m counting on a good close rivalry game with the Gators coming out with a victory in the end. 

Gator Chomp  28-25

#15     Vs.    

NOTRE DAME, IN
Sept. 17, 3:30 PM ET
NBC

Notre Dame can’t start the season 0-3,  or can they?   Michigan St comes into S. Bend after 2 good performances against very poor teams.  Notre Dame has come off of 2 straight heart breaking losses. 

If Notre Dame can stop turning the ball over, they will win this game.  I feel they are the best 0-2 team in the country and I’m not even a ND fan.  Rees, Wood, and Floyd are a great 1-2-3 punch on offense and Mike Floyd is making a strong case for the Belitnikof.  

I still don’t know what we have in MSU and don’t think ND has forgotten the fake FG to end the game last year.

ND channels TD Jesus, 34-28

#1    Vs.     #5

TALLAHASSEE, FL
Sept. 17, 8:00 PM ET

I’m going out on the limb here and saying that Oklahoma is the toughest offense in the country to defend.  I know that FSU’s defense is supposed to be better and has more leadership this year and the game is at Doak Campbell Stadium.  I still don’t think its going to help them. 

OU 42-24

#4    Vs.    

TOLEDO, OH
Sept. 16, 8:00 PM ET

This isn’t really a game of the week except that this game is being played in Toledo.  I’m more interested to see how Toledo plays against the Broncos.  Can they sustain the success they had against OSU?  Or does Boise put a beating on the Rockets.  Is OSU that bad?

Boise 35-17

#17     Vs.     

MIAMI, FL
Sept. 17, 7:30 PM ET

The battle of the NCAA criminals commences on Saturday night.  In what has become a decent rivalry (OSU leads the series 3-1) the Buckeyes and ‘Canes don’t like each other very much.  I think this game could get ugly from a trash talking side of things.  I just have that feeling.   And I know I may ask for Andrew Sweat to tackle someones face off. 

Al Golden is in a tough position only compounded by the horrible shirt and tie that he wore the last week for the Maryland game.  Word is that Maryland saw how ugly it was and decided that he wasn’t going to steal their show.  His defense didn’t help him much giving up big yards and big plays to the Terps.  Now the Terps are vastly improved, however, I was not impressed with their D. 

I don’t think that Golden should play Harris if he wants to win.  He will try to force too much and create too many turnovers when he is pressured.  I hope he plays but I think the U needs to play Stephen Morris for their best chance of winning. 

The Buckeyes will lose Nathan Williams this week again and his loss last week was felt hard on the offensive line.  I think with an extra week of practice with the first team JT Moore will step up for this game. 

Look for Ryan Shazier to make a big impact in this game as well as Jordan Hall in his return.  Andrew (Keith) Sweat is already having an AA year and should step again on this big stage.  Also, look for Joe B and Braxton Miller to be able to pass against this secondary.  I think the Miami DB are not very good.

Last week I almost jumped off a bridge and I was going to pick the U.  I’ve convinced myself the Buckeyes will come out of SoFla with a big W.

Go Bucks- 35-17 

You Down with OPP….?

I got a few submitted comments this week.  Thank you gentlemen.  Please keep them coming if you would like this section to survive.  Hey it’s your voice!!! Hey I’m better than voting!!!

1. FSU by 10- Sorry Adkins, I don’t think so.
2. Heavy betting on BGSU this week. Line opened as BG 4.5 favorite.  Currently up to 9 points.  Gamblers love BGSU (or hate Wyoming).—9 points is tough but I definitely would have taken the opening line.  Give me $20 on BG.
3. Look for a statement from OSU on the road after a bad weekend against Toledo.—I agree. 

Stock Up

1. Oklahoma St. Offense
2. Punt returns for TD’s
3. Darron Thomas
4. SEC night games
5. Underrated South Carolina                                                                         

Stock Down

1. Buckeye Defense-(even though they won the game)
2. Texas Fight
3. Penn St QB’s
4. SEC defenses (except Alabama and LSU)
5. Notre Dame ball security

World O Woodsheds

It’s early in the season where it’s so easy to find a good woodshed.  My thanks go out to these two teams for making it a simple decision…

#2    Vs.     (N. Texas Gets Rolled by the Tide)

Game/s I don’t want to talk about

#21    Vs.     …never bet on Clemson

Pillow Fight of the Week

   Vs.    (How do you lose to Rice, Purdue?)

Players of the Week Nominations

1. Danny O’Brien-Maryland
2. Tommy Rees-Notre Dame
3. John Simon-The Ohio State University
4. Landry Jones-Oklahoma
5. Joseph Randle-Oklahoma St.

Upset Alert

#18       Vs.    

#22      Vs.    

#Over/Under

Number of turnovers for Notre Dame 3….Number of excuses for Notre Dame faithful-Endless(I’m still picking them to win. haha)

Cathedral Hot 7
1. Oklahoma
2. Bama
3. LSU
4. Boise
5. Wisconsin
6. Oklahoma St                                                                                                                                7. South Carolina

Why a hot 7? ‘Cause I can!!

GO BUCKS!!!!