Another week where I whizzed on the carpet.  4-6.  After bragging about how well I was doing with the college games, I lost five close ones including Pittsburgh beating Notre Dame in 4 OTs.  That's why the fat dog keeps walking up behind me asking me if the pieces are in place.

I did better with the pros and a 4-1 week.  If I can just get them both in sync, I might be able to get out of the doghouse.  Of course, being a dog, I have no problem with being in the doghouse. It's better than being under house arrest, eh fat boy?

Ten games, five college, five pro, straight up.

College

• Ohio State at Northwestern: The Wildcats won a thriller over Michigan State on a last second interception and I should have gone with my gut and picked them in the first place.  This week, they go from giant killers to a giant's lunch.  Take Ohio State.
  
• Georgia Tech at North Carolina: This is almost a toss up, but I love Paul Johnson's triple option spread so much I want to hump his leg.  Take Georgia Tech.
  
• Alabama at LSU: This is a game with drama on many levels.  LSU can't be as bad as they've been and I honestly don't believe Alabama is good as advertised.  Bama has been fortunate thus far to have played a bunch of teams that have underperformed.  So, the question you ask yourself with this game is LSU good enough to beat Alabama?  The answer is yes.  Take LSU.
  
• Oklahoma State at Texas Tech: Can a 41 year-old man lead his team into Lubbock and knock off the number two team in the country?  This is a classic trap game for Tech, but they'll be up for it.  Take TTU.
  
• Cal at USC: Every once in awhile Jeff Tedford and Company pull off a major upset.  Not this week.  Take USC.
  

Pro

• Tennessee at Chicago: The Titans have a great defense that will torture whoever the Bears line up at QB.  If it's Kyle Orton, his ankle is gimpy and getting away from Albert Haynesworth won't be easy.  If it's Rex Grossman, the Titans defensive backs will have a field day.  Either way doesn't matter, the Titans are better.  Take Tennessee.
  
• Green Bay at Minnesota: The Packers barely lost to the best team in the NFL this season while the Vikings continue to struggle on offense.  The Pack can put a lot of points up and Minnesota may have a tough time keeping up.  Take Green Bay.
  
• Jacksonville at Detroit: Jacksonville is a team in turmoil.  First, they lost to a winless Cincinnati team last week and then their coach, Jack Del Rio sent linebacker Mike Peterson home because Peterson kept whining (sort of like the fat dog near dinner time.)  Bottom line, the Lions are the perfect tonic for what ails the Jags.  Take Jacksonville.
  
• Indianapolis at Pittsburgh:  The Colts badly need this game.  The Steelers don't need it as badly, but can help position themselves for the playoffs with a win.  The problem is the Steelers will probably be without their starting quarterback.  Their backup, however, isn't so bad and seems to thrive in this offense.  Call me crazy, but I like the Steelers.  Take Pittsburgh.
  
• NY Giants at Philadelphia: This is definitely a trap game for the Giants coming off a big win over Dallas.  That's why I'm going out on a limb and drinking the Donovan McNabb Kool-Aid.  Take Philly.