Like the spiffy new photo?  Boy, I am a handsome beast, aren't I? Unfortunately ladies, I am no longer configured to serve you.

I think I need to smile more, to be honest with you.  I look way too serious in this picture.  It's right after the fat dog tried to sit on me again.  I think I'm not really being serious, I'm just dazed and perhaps concussed.

Did you see that news story about how a woman left her fat dog outside all night long and the only thing that saved him was his layers of fat?  I'd like to try that but I'm not tall enough to reach the door to let him out.

Last week I went a perfect 5-0 on the college games and 3-2 on the pros for an 8-2 week, my best week in a while.  Now, it;'s the last big week of college football, so I hope I go out with a big finish before I publish my bowl picks sometime mid-month.

Five college, five pro, straight up, let's load up the sleigh and make history:

College

• Pittsburgh vs. UCONN:Okay, Dave.  One more time.  Don't let me down the way you let the Bears fans down.  Or the Dolphins fans.  Or anyone else you've ever coached for.  Take Pittsburgh.
  
• Boston College vs. Va. Tech:Jeff Jag is sort of mad genius when it comes to big games, but Frank Beamer still has a trick or two left up his sleeve.  I'm going out on one of my limbs to fly with the Eagles.  Take BC.
  
• Alabama vs. Florida:The wheels will fall off the little crimson bus on the way to Miami.  Even with injuries, Florida is a much better team.  Take Florida BIG.
  
• USC vs. UCLA: Forget the uniforms.  The Trojans could bury these guys naked. Take USC.
  
• Oklahoma vs. Missouri: If Sam Bradford's hand can handle the football without dropping it, the Sooners should bury the Tigers.  If not, Texas, who gets to sit out this game, may be on it's way to Miami. Take Oklahoma BIG.
  

Pro

• Jacksonville vs. Chicago: The Jags are in such dissarry even the Bears can beat them.  Take Chicago
  
• Minnesota vs. Detroit: It really doesn't matter what the judge says, the Vikings could win this game with Andy, John  and Vanessa Williams playing for them.  Take Minnesota.
• Houston vs. Green Bay: Indoor teams hate cold weather.  Trust me, Sunday will be miserable at Lambeau.  Take Green Bay.
  
• Philadelphia vs. NY Giants: The Giants are the best team in the league this year and nothing Donavan McNabb can do will stop them.  Take New York.
  
• Dallas vs. Pittsburgh: I really like how the Steelers are playing lately, although this game means a lot more to the Cowboys.  Take Pittsburgh.