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Stanford at Washington
Washington leads the Pac-10 in three categories (Pass
Defense; Total Defense; Third-Down Conversions).
The Tree lead the conference in eight categories (Scoring
Defense; Rushing Defense; Kickoff Returns; Pass Defense Efficiency; Opponent
First Downs; Opponent Penalties; Kickoff Coverage; Red Zone Defense).
The Tree lead the nation in rushing defense, limiting their
foes to 4 yards per game on the ground, and they employ a New Mexico defense,
which looks like a variation of a cover 2.
And it’s no wonder why the tree lead the nation in rushing
defense, for the Tree’s DE Gray “Lights Out” Davison is a leading candidate to
win college football’s Recall Trophy, which goes to the player with the worst
platform.
The front-four candidates and their platforms:
-- Davidson says he can solve the Tree’s energy problems in
20 minutes.
-- NT Bruise “Blackjack” Bustasplenty, whose scholarship is
funded by Indian Gaming, wants to bring the “Indians” nickname back to the Tree.
-- DT Arnold “The Actor” Sheetslinger promises that his
estranged mother Arianna Hussyington will have a role in his forthcoming movie
Terminator 4.
-- And DE Tom “The Truth” Clintontalk says he never had sex
with that woman, Miss Hussyington.
The NCAA infractions committee overturned the delay-of-game
penalty called on the Tree last week, which means that Stanford’s front four can
all vie for the Recall Trophy, which will be awarded on October 7 in Sacramento.
If Davidson wins the Trophy, he plans to bolt Sacramento as quickly as he can,
though he’s living on a meager budget.
Pick: A conciliatory Gilby will throw the media a bone
after his Dawgs “Tree” Buddy Teevens; Huskies 31-10.
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San Diego State at UCLA
UCLA’s West Coast Offense is now the penultimate offense
in Division I-A football due to its overpowering offensive performance against
Oklahoma last week.
UCLA plans to play the old shell game with San Diego State.
You know, which shell is the real play under?
UCLA offensive coordinator Steve Axman is worried about
coaches stealing UCLA’s sideline signals to the quarterback. Therefore, he’s
going to have three people signal in the plays and formations during the game
with San Diego State Saturday night.
"There are schools that are well-known for having certain
coaches who are good at deciphering the signals," Axman says. "We want to make
sure that's not a disadvantage to us, so we're going to have multiple people
sending in the signals."
Pick: UCLA, a 3:1 favorite, 21-14.
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WSU at Oregon
Oregon leads the conference in five statistical
categories (Rushing Offense, Pass Efficiency, PAT Kicking, Fourth-down
Conversions, Time of Possession).
WSU leads the conference in 3 statistical categories
(Opponents Third Down Conversions, Sacks, Field Goals).
Oregon held number three Michigan to -3 yards rushing last
week.
Pick: We like
Oregon’s rushing offense numbers and its rushing defense; Oregon, 38-31
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TCU at Arizona
Last week, Arizona coach John Mackovic refused to shake
hands with Joe Tiller after his team lost to Tiller’s Purdue Boilermakers
59-7.
His Wildcats are last in the conference in 11 statistical
categories, including scoring defense, giving up 43 points per game.
Pick: There will be at least 43 reasons not to shake hands
with TCU’s Gary Peterson after the game, TCU 43-21.
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Neuheisel at ?
Which Pac-10 game will Rick Neuheisel attend this week?
I
don’t know, but it’s a sure bet that it won’t be at Washington.
(Hey, editor, I don’t have time to write anything about
the other teams. -- Mal)
(Well, list the games and predict the scores. – editor.)
(Okay – Mal)
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USC at Cal
After a bye week, USC goes hunting bear.
Pick: USC, 49-13
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ASU at OSU
After scoring two-points last week, ASU goes hunting
beaver.
Pick: ASU, 21-14.
