I am one hot little dog.  Another 8-2 week gets me to 82-287 on the year. That's three out of every four, kids.  Like I said, smokin'.

Nothing really big going on around here.  Mama is still gone and the bald guy is never home.  He's been working a lot.  And, when he's not at work, he's in his man cave office planning his Thanksgiving Dinner.  To the Bald Guy, Thanksgiving is like the Super Bowl and he's like Aaron Rodgers Payton Manning Jim McMahon.  Since it's also my birthday, I hope he makes tasty for me.  One Christmas, he made us fillet.  That's why we love the Bald Guy.  He's our BFF (bald friend forever)

Of course, I'll have to guard it with my life or else have to share it with the Fat Dog. I hate sharing with the Fat Dog.

Let's get to it.  Five college, five pro, straight up.

College

• Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Wisconsin has issues wining on the road, but Illinois is one of those teams that be pretty good one week and stink it up the next.  I think they'll stink against the Badgers.  Take Wisconsin.
• Nebraska vs. Michigan: This is a tough game to call.  I guess the deciding factor is Nebraska is coming off a big win over Penn State and has momentum on their side.  Michigan has been a tad inconsistent.  Take Nebraska.
• Arkansas vs. Mississippi State: Beware the trap game.  If Arkansas is thinking about LSU and not the Bulldogs, MSU has a chance.  On the other hand, given the fact that MSU's quarterback play isn't that hot, Arkansas could run it up a bit.  Still, MSU's defense is stern but no where near the Alabama-LSU level.  Take Arkansas.
• Penn State vs. Ohio State: This should be called "The Scandal Bowl" presented by National Enquirer. Besides all of the unwanted media coverage, Penn State is in the part of the schedule where they are being exposed for what they are: A middle of the road Big Ten team.  JoePa may feel fortunate he got canned, because sitting around watching the  next two weeks would have been painful. Take Ohio State
• Oregon vs. USC:  The Ducks beat Stanford last week and needs this game with USC to continue to be included in the hunt for the championship.  For USC, this is a bowl game since they won't be going to one.  Still, Oregon is clearly the better team.  Take Oregon

Pro

• Cincinnati vs. Baltimore: The Ravens lost a shocker last week.  That won't happen this week. Take Baltimore.
• Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay: This game used to be known as "The Bay of Pigs" game, but since that time, each pig has put on lipstick.  Tampa could have a complete makeover, botox and lipo and they still couldn't beat the Packers and their prize pig, Aaron Rodgers. Take Green Bay.
• Oakland vs. Minnesota: Only six people in country will be getting this game on TV and with good reason: This game will suck mud.  Take Oakland.
• Carolina vs. Detroit: The thing I like about this game is that Cam Newton won't take any crap from the Lions, who are the dirtiest team on the planet.  The Lions defense is pretty good, but their offense is suffering with Matt Stafford having a broken finger.  I'm going out on a limb here and think the Panthers could pull this off.  Take Carolina.
• San Diego vs. Chicago: The Chargers have totally underachieved, where the Bears, in typical Lovie Smith fashion have somehow righted their ship after being left for dead.  The Bears are on a roll and playing at home on National TV is only going to fire them up.  Take Chicago