Hello and good morning.  What an almost great week I had last week.  8-2 again!  AGAIN!  I'm now 89-36 on the year, which translates to an astounding winning percentage of  71%.  I am one smokin' poo dog.

I have to go to the vet tomorrow, which could get ugly.  First, there is the car trip which makes me sick (literally, I throw up like a drunk on New Year's morning.)  If that isn't bad enough the fat dog will have to get weighed.  He's already depressed because his idol got fired at Kansas. I wonder if Jenny Craig has a dog division.  Then, I'll get all my shots and throw up some more and lay around for two weeks in a drug induced haze.  No wait, that was Mama after the surgery last month. 

Anyway, for the final time until the bowl preview, five college, five pro straight up.

College

Houston vs. East Carolina: This might be Skip Holtz's last game at ECU before he bolts for Kansas.  He'll go home a non-winner as Houston will have no problem.  Take Houston

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh: Pitt's offense disappeared last week against West Virginia.  There's no way Stuttering Dave's O can keep up with the Bearcats.  Take Cincinnati.

Arizona vs. USC: After not going to the Rose Bowl, Pete Carroll and USC are a bit angry.  That and he needs to get some of his programs street cred back.  Look for a whipping here.  Take USC.

Texas vs. Nebraska: I have only one thing to say to all of those talking heads who say Nebraska has a chance to beat Texas: Are you people nuts?  Take Texas.

Florida vs. Alabama: This is the game everyone will be watching tomorrow.  Tim Tebow in his last SEC game.  Alabama's defense vs. Florida's offense.  Urban Meyer vs. Nick Saban.  Julio Jones vs. Florida's secondary.  Florida ending Bama's undefeated season last year and going on to become national champs.  Tebow's Heisman hopes vs. Mark Ingram's.  Geeze, there are more plots here than a cemetery.  In the end, Bama is good but Florida is slightly better.  Take Florida.

Pro

St Louis vs. Chicago: What a matchup of two awful teams, one who is trying to get better and one who has stopped trying.  The Bears keep talking but do nothing, which leads me to believe the Bears have quit on Lovie Smith.  Therefore, I am going out on a limb by saying take St. Louis.

Tennessee vs. Indianapolis: Vince Young has been on fire since Jeff Fisher was ordered by his Bud to insert him into the line up.  The Titans running game has been dominant as well.  The Colts can win anytime they want and come from behind better than um, never mind, I don't want to be politically incorrect.  But for some reason, I like the Titans offense against the Colts defense.  Take Tennessee.

Detroit vs. Cincinnati: Matt Stafford's gutsy performance vs. Cleveland was followed up with another egg against Green Bay.  Detroit just can't beat good teams and the Bengals are a good team.  Take Cincinnati.

Minnesota vs. Arizona: Get ready for a Sunday night Brett Favre lovefest.  If Kurt Warner can't play again, this game should be pretty one sided.  Take Minnesota.

Baltimore vs. Green Bay:  Baltimore's defense should eat Green Bays porous offensive line for dinner and dessert.  If Joe Flacco can put at least ten points on the board, the Ravens leave with a win.  Take Baltimore.