Author: ppufbama

Week 11 did NOT disappoint we fans of CFB…ok, if you were Miami, Georgia, or Utah’s AD maybe so but for the rest of us it was pretty good. The 12-team CFP format has raised the November interest level with 2- loss teams are not necessarily locked into the Citrus Bowl, yet! Some noting Week 12 looks a little weak……like the Tyson – Paul “encounter” on Friday ( ZT having a hard time calling that one a fight ) although did love Paul entering Jerry World with Phil Collins “In the Air Tonight” ( the same song Tyson sang and knocked out Zack G ( aka Alan ) in “The Hangover.” Almost as good as The Ohio State band dropping a “Poop” on Michigan logo…. Let’s go Week 12!!!!!!

Prognostication Accountability Padre 59-35 ZT 55-34. ALERT ZT: Padre now ahead of you in WINS and % of wins….just so you know…..

Padre still in the lead so kicking it off, AGAIN, this week. Working OT this week as he was also selected as a “guest play selector” for the Gators as part of the “we are sticking with Sunbelt Billy”through the end of the decade plan…….prognostications coming soon!!

7:59am UPDATE….simple….#1 Prognosticator, The PIEDMONT PADRE IS HERE!!

Long work week and (seemingly) downer college football Sarurday. Let’s hope otherwise. To lift our spirits by reminding us that everything has gone to hell in a handbasket, let’s start by picking Dabo’s game! 😉

Clemson vs Pitt: The Panthers have been slipping of late. I have no idea who Clemson is as a team. However, I sense Pitt has veered off the winning path. Dabo takes his boys into the Steel City and comes out with a win. Clemson rolls 37-20. I know that wasn’t an attempt at a funny pick. I apologize. I have run out of Dabo jokes. 😇

Texas vs Ark: Arkansas is coming off a bye week, and Texas is coming off an exhibition game against what shall now be called “The Program Formerly Known as the Florida Gators”. Because of Arkansas’ recent struggles, this game is about as hyped as Billy Napier singing “The Sound of Silence” at a karaoke bar. However, Arkansas HATES Texas! They will be ready. However again, being ready does not make the talent gap inconsequential. Arkansas gives their all, but Texas somewhat squeaks by 30-23.

LSU vs Florida: “The Disappointment Bowl”. There was a day when this game mattered — and it mattered A LOT. Now it is one of those game where the espn radio guys say they are looking forward to this matchup because it is on abc (which is same as espn) — not because they actually care to watch. How motivated is LSU after the beatdown by Bama? On the other side, Florida is literally beat up — like if the Hulk came through Gainesville in search of football players to beat up and succeeded. Yes, I know Lagway is playing. I know. I know. (1) He will not be 100%. (2) Lagway has nothing to do with the 27 or so starters who are out on defense (and some on offense). Yes, I know only 11 players actually start, but that is how bad it feels in Gator Nation right now. Even with Lagway playing, the injuries are just too much. My Gators fall 33-23. But it is okay — because my AD said we just need to trust him and let Billy cook (sarcasm). Cook what? I dunno. Whatever it is, so far it smells like a flaming bag of poop smothered in garlic.

Mizzou vs South Carolina: I keep thinking the real South Carolina will show up and lose, but they keep winning—and winning big. Therefore, I will finally pick them. The Gamecocks dominate the Tigers by a score of 37-16….which means the opposite will probably happen.

Arizona State vs K-State: When I was a kid I always loved the Arizona State helmet—the one with the little Sun Devil guy. Not sure why, but I thought it was cool. Now, on their helmets, they have what looks like that little fork I have in my drawer that I use to stir cream into my coffee. K-State has a classic helmet. I am a classic guy (which means “boring”, according to my 13 year old son). The boring Cats take down the lit (or whatever other word I am using wrong) Sun Devils 33-23.

Oregon vs Wisconsin: Maybe it will just take some more time, but I really thought Fickle would win more at Wisconsin. Meanwhile, it hasn’t taken much time for Lanning to win at Oregon. I keep waiting for the Hollywood ending where the team who doesn’t have all of the resources, but does it the “right way”, wins and proves that NIL money means nothing. Yet, teams like the Oregon Ducks (sponsored by Nike) keep crushing my dreams. They say money can’t buy you love or happiness—but it evidently can buy you a lot of wins! Which, let’s be honest, probably makes Oregon fans happy. Team Nike wins big, 38-13.

Tenn vs Georgia: Georgia has looked off the last couple weeks. No doubt. Last week was not pretty. However, their strength of schedule is #1, and their strength of record is #3. Yet somehow they are ranked #12 (and currently out of the CFP) by the CFP Committee. The CFP Committee did something I did not think was possible. It made me defensive of Georgia (I just threw up a little in my mouth). I hate Georgia, but I hate stupidity even more (although it is probably rather close). The Georgia brand name took a hit last week. Which is fine by me! But dropping from #2 to #12 is so absurd that it is EXACTLY what Kirby needs to motivate his Dawgs. Georgia redeems their brand, and Uga subdues Smokey by a score of 27-17.

Not my best work this week, but I am trying. See the problem is that in previous weeks I was sponsored by Nike. This week I was sponsored by Crocs — comfortable and gets the job done, but nothing to brag about….and maybe even a little embarrassing to put out in public as an adult. But the older you get the less you care what people think. So you get what you get. Go Gators! Let Billy cook (🤦‍♂️)!

ZT is claiming a “sugar reaction” for last weeks 4-5 results. After finishing off the 2 bags of Baby Ruths & 100 Grand bars left over from Halloween, had to take 9 shots of Ozempic just to be able to say 3-syllable words!!

In an effort to get his brain back in peak prognostication form, ZT traveled to the gulf coast to one of his favorite restaurants, Dat Cajun Place in Panama City FL. Felt if the Saints could win a game, some Cajun cuisine should be the right fix for his brain.

#17 Clemson Tigers vs #28 Pittsburgh Panthers 11am

Interesting ACC matchup of a pair of 7-2 teams. Tigers rebounded from their loss to Louisville while the Panthers are on a 2-game November skid with losses to SMU and UVA. These 2 are basically “ACC Bullies” as they only have a combined 3 wins over winning teams. Where is the Equalizer when you need her? In week 12 the clock strikes 12 for the loser of this one, who will be staring at a Pop Tarts Bowl invite. Tigers had a nice rebound road win at Va Tech and ZT notes Tigers are bigger than Panthers in the wild so…. Tigers 35 Smaller Cats 17

#3 Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks 11am

Throw back game to the old SouthWest Conference days.. Key is which swine does “Ol Cold Beer” Pittman field this week? Is it the killer pig in the 1984 flick “Razorback” or 2017 Indie movie “Boar”? If so, Longhorns beware… Or are they like Winnie the Poo’s friend Piglet ( hmmm…come to think about it, Pittman does look a bit like Winnie the Poo and even his shirt fits about the same as Poo! ). Hogs are a dangerous team some days and like raw bacon at the Waffle House on others…..Ark needs a win to become bowl eligible, they will have to wait till next week vs. La Tech as this will be a Blustery Day for Poo Bear Pittman.. Longhorns 38 Where is Piglet? 20

#21 LSU Tigahs vs. Florida Gators 230pm

Tigahs still at the Baton Rouge Vet Clinic after being stomped by a Pachyderm parade on Saturday Night. At the same time, Gators were already beaten up before the Texas game and for them to have a chance in this one, really need DJ Lagway to be able to play a full game. ZT stopped in a place in Alford Fl that had everything from Watermelon Jelly to some other Florida “souvenirs”….
The one below was enough for ZT to call for the Upset Special Gators 27 Cats in Vet Hospital 24

#24 Missouri Tigers vs #23 South Carolina Gamecocks 315pm

Injuries always matter….( just brilliant ZT…geez! ). Tigers have noted QB Drew “UN-pressure treated” Pyne will be the starter again this week. Not good, especially with Gamecocks sharpening their fighting spurs. Will note Mizzou HC Eli “let’s have a” Drinkwitz “you” has owned SC with a 5-0 record and not allowed more than 14 points to them in that stretch. Great, but its November 2024 and Shane Beamer has playing great on both sides of the ball…..Defense is Top 5. Gamecocks 28 Paper Tigers 17

#27 Arizona State Sun Devils vs #19 Kansas State Wildcats 600pm

6 teams of the 16 in the Big 12 have a shot at the Championship. Utah is not one after their loss to BYU and their AD indicated he may pick up all their toys and go back to the Pac-2. ( That has nothing to do with this game ZT!! ) Sun Devils Freshman QB Sam Leavitt continues to improve noting he has 6 TDs with NO INTs in last 2 games vs. Okie State and UCF. Also, AZState HC Dillingham is hoping to have 1,000 yd RB Cam Skattebo back for this one…and they need it. Purple Power Cats need QB Johnson and RB Giddens to have great games after a Bye week. Home field helps…… Purple Power Cats 28 Moon Angels 24

#6 Tennessee Volunteers vs #11 Georgia Bulldogs 630pm

Is UT QB Nico I healthy? Is GA QB Beck over his recent troubled performances when pressured? Does anything really matter if ESPN GameDay is going to be there? Dawgs perfect in their backyard (4-0 ) and this one is “between the hedges”. Pay attention to this: UT defense has not allowed more than 19 points ( Loss at ARK ) in a game this year. A lot of “IFs” in this one…
What’s not an “If”? Loser is essentially out of the CFP and staring at a 12/31 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl invite…. Closer than Vegas thinks but ZT can’t go against Dawgs at home.. Dawgs 28 Smokey 27

#1 Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers 630pm

Told ducks like to eat cheese….checked into it and turns out they are actually lactose intolerant. Neither bodes will for the Badgers ( part of the Mustelidae family & known for their ability to burrow underground – DID you mean to send this to Animal Planet ZT??? ). Ducks have NOT had a bye week but get one after this before they meet their UW rivals so no reason to look ahead….Badger HC Luke “this game is” Fickel has had a rough season and needs 1 more win to become bowl eligible. Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel (22 TDs 5 INTs vs. Badgers QB Braeden “Broken” Locke ( 8 TDs 8 INTs )…..know there are 21 other starters on both sides but that is enough for ZT and good thing the Badgers know how to go underground after this one!! Ducks 38 Cheesy Mammals 14

ZT is out….In T-Town to watch 7-2 Bama play 9-1 Mercer ( YES, 9-1!!! )…..just sayin…..will be on the road again looking for any angle he can find for LUCKY Week 13!!!