Last week was mediocre for The Six Pack, which stung a bit more because we were so close to a great week. Of the six picks, only LSU covering the 24 points against UCLA was a complete whiff.
Our Cal +2.5 play lost thanks to a late missed field goal, and we were a Will Johnson pick-six away from the under cashing with ease in USC vs. Michigan. Darn you, Will Johnson! Why must you be so great?
The column went 3-3 as a result, but I feel I have a firmer grasp on how things stand than I did during the first two weeks of the season. I’m confident it shows in the results this week.
Famous last words, right?
Odds via SportsLine consensus
Games of the Week
No. 2 Georgia at No. 4 Alabama: I’m a little worried about Georgia! That’s not a phrase I’ve uttered much over the last few years. Even in the context of how good Georgia is, it’s a bit worrisome. The Bulldogs did not play well against Kentucky but escaped 13-12. It’s not totally out of character for this team to play with its food, but it usually turns things on at the end of those games. That didn’t happen against Kentucky. To top it off, they’re without guard Tate Ratledge (ankle) for probably a month or more, and they are banged up at other spots as well.
Meanwhile, Alabama’s looked great. Wisconsin wasn’t much of a threat, and I doubt even a healthy Tyler Van Dyke changes that. The Crimson Tide offense is explosive and the defense is causing problems, the latter of which gives me cause for concern for Georgia here. The interior of Georgia’s offensive line has been phenomenal, but now they’ve lost Ratledge. Georgia’s tackles have not been up to the typical Georgia standard, and I worry that losing Ratledge not only impacts the interior.
Being on the road in a tough environment and a little…
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Author : Tom Fornelli
Publish date : 2024-09-26 15:31:44
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