After one week, I finished above .500 (5-4, but technically I was 6-4, but I’m not counting the Clemson game) with my picks and my Lock of the Week was covering after the first two minutes of the game (thank you Gamecocks).  So, now you ask yourself, “Does this guy actually know what he’s talking about?  Or is he just a lucky idiot?”  The answer is idiot.  Enjoy this week’s picks:

(Also, I’ve decided that I am going to pick a total of ten games each week, so the last pick this week doesn’t exactly fall under the “Other Games of Interest”, but you will understand why I picked it when you read it.)

ACC Games

(Pick in Bold.  Lines from Bodog.com.)

Virginia Tech Hokies (-13) @ East Carolina Pirates (Thurs Night)

-Only 319 days until the next National Talk like a Pirate Day….but Thanksgiving is closer, and I do love me so turkey.

Virginia Cavaliers @ Miami Hurricanes (-13)

-Toughy here.  So, I flipped a coin and it came up Virginia, so I went with Miami to be safe.

Maryland Terrapins @ NC State Wolfpack(-6.5)

-Does anyone else find it kind of ironic that skinny guys always beat fat guys at hot dog eating contests?  Same applies here.

Duke Blue Devils (+10) @ UNC Tarheels

-After seeing that commercial where Tyler Hansbrough finds that little girl’s dog in every single commercial break, does anybody find it amazing that when Hansbrough’s phone rings (in the commercial), he doesn’t throw his arms in the air and then collapse to the floor and give us the “He fouled me, ref” face that he perfected in college?  I still hate that guy.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (-16)

-Two facts.  1) Did you know that the founder of Waffle House graduated from Georgia Tech and that that is why Waffle House’s colors are black and yellow?  2) I have never been to a Waffle House sober.

Florida State Seminoles @ Clemson Tigers (-8.5)

-Before the game on Saturday, Clemson will be unloading their secret weapon upon Florida State.  The Lucas Glover (2009 US Open champ for you slow people, and yes, his name does start with “The”) will be leading the Clemson players and coaches down The Hill.  As a side note, I went to high school with Lucas.  (I just wanted to figure out a way to tell people that.)

Other Games of Interest

LSU Tigers (+7.5) @ Alabama Crimson Tide

-I find it funny that somewhere over time, LSU’s stadium’s nickname went from “Deaf Valley” to “Death Valley”.  And by “over time”, I mean since the late 80’s.  How drunk is that state?

Ohio State Buckeyes @ Penn State Nittany Lions (-4)

-Is there some sort of Spencer Pratt Test that someone has to pass in order to become an Ohio State fan?  Yes, I am calling Ohio State fans douches.

Syracuse Orange @ Pittsburgh Panthers (-21)

-Rob Spence.  Greg Paulus.  Bubble Screen.  Loss.

Weekly Lock of the Week

Cocks v. Arkansas Razorbacks (-7)

-I have never met anyone from Arkansas.  But then again, I doubt anyone from Arkansas has ever met someone from South Carolina.  Either way, PIG SOOIE!!!!

Last Week’s Record: 5-4

Season Total: 5-4

Lock of the Week Record: 1-0

“Why rrrrrrn’t you looking up at my iiiiii when you talk to me?”