It's always exciting when I can say I went 7-3 and be able to call it an off week.  This week, I'm sure I'll get even better, although 42-13 for a sixteen pound half Poodle, half Bichon is pretty darn spiffy.

The bald guy's puppy is staying with us and the fat dog has become obsessed with her.  Last night, I think he tried to hatch her head. Everywhere she goes, he goes and when he can't go there, he head butts the door to try to get in.  Folks, you can't make something like this up. That poor, idiot dog and his cries for attention (sigh). 

Now that that mental picture is burned into your brain, let's roll out the barrel.  Five college, five pro, straight up.

College

• South Carolina vs. Mississippi State: The Old Ball Coach changed quarterbacks and low and behold, the Cocks are back.  They'll stay back this week against a disappointing Mississippi State team who has quarterback issues of  their own.  Take South Carolina.
• Illinois at Ohio State: The Illini have surprised everyone this year and Ohio State is having an off year thanks to the big scandal.  That said, they still have enough to beat Illinois in the Horseshoe.  Take Ohio State.
• Wisconsin at Indiana: I don't know what a Hoosier is, but I know what a Badger is and they will bite things in the leg.  Hard.  This one could get uglier than that Carla chick on "The Chew." Take Wisconsin BIG.
• Alabama vs. Ole Miss: Bama came out flat against Vanderbilt in the first half last week until Nick Saban put a size 11 Nike up their backsides at halftime.  This week, Bama will play for 60 minutes against a team that LOST to Vandy.  Take Alabama.
• Texas at Oklahoma State: Mike Gundy has the Boys playing some really good football.  Texas got flattened by Oklahoma last weekend and while they won't get killed as badly this week, they still won't be able to keep up with OSU.  Take Oklahoma State.

Pro

• St. Louis vs. Green Bay: The Rams are coming off a week of rest, but they could be off a month and not beat a Packer team that is firing on all cylinders right now.  Take Green Bay.
• Philadelphia vs. Washington: The dream team has been a nightmare and with a loss Sunday, Andy Reid will be cleaning out his desk.  I'm thinking they can come up with a game plan to make Sexy Rexy turn the ball over.  Take Philly.
• Houston vs. Baltimore: This is a pretty good game on paper, but injuries have really slowed the Texans down.  Take Baltimore
• San Francisco vs. Detroit: The Niners are coming off a big win over Tampa Bay.  The Lions are coming off a mediocre effort against the Bears.  Still, the Lions have too much defense for the Niners to overcome.  Take Detroit.
• Minnesota vs. Chicago: I'll bet there are NBC execs jumping out windows over this game. The Bears have stunk while the Vikings have stunk more.  Both teams have similar issues. The Bears recently revamped their secondary because Calvin Johnson shredded them.  Julius Peppers will play on one leg.  J'Marcus Webb couldn't slow down Mama's 86 year-old mother and she has had both knees replaced.  However, Minnesota is even worse and the Bears have an opportunity to beat them.  Take Chicago.