College Football Opening Week

 

Opening Week of 2013 College Football

        We are in the final days before the 2013 season is upon us. It will be the final season of the BCS era..... and it couldn't get here fast enough. So what do we have topping the headlines just before the season starts? For starters.... PUN intended, Florida State finally has a STARTER at QB.

 

       Jimbo Fisher announced this past Friday afternoon that Jamies Wintson edged Jacob Coker for the starting role. This comes as no shock to fans, as nearly the entire country was ready to anoint Winston as the starter after his Spring Game performance. Fisher stuck to his way of doing things (as he should) and insisted it was a really close race between the two. The only question that remains now is how long of a leash will Winston get in the opener. Long or short leash, there will be a huge crowd watching the Seminoles' season opener at Pitt on Sept 2nd, and I can only imagine how much people and the media will read TOO MUCH into his performance (good or bad for that matter).

 

 

    In my last post I said I would finish out the week one key games to watch......so here we go.

 

 

    LSU vs TCU. This is as big of a game as it gets for TCU. For LSU, on the other hand, this game may lack the big game feel for Les Miles and his Tigers. Sure it's the season opener and the buzz about the season is at an all-time high, but is LSU really focused on this game? OR...... On second thought........... Maybe LSU is way more motivated because of the way they ended there season in 2012 with their bowl loss to Clemson. Oh well, it will be interesting for at least a half, and then I think LSU flexes their SEC muscle and wins convincingly.

 

 

       North Carolina at South Carolina. I don't think the Tar Heels have a shot in this game..... And it might not have the big game feel as a BAMA vs V-Tech, or Clemson vs Georgia, but I certainly will watch because of ONE player. Clowney will draw a crowd no matter who South Carolina plays. In fact, sometimes it's even more entertaining to watch when he is playing weaker teams. Right now I can say Clowney and your mind quickly goes back to the bowl game hit against Michigan...... And we just want to see more of that, right?  YES! So, tune into this game (even though you would anyway because it's football) just to watch Clowney take somebody's head off.

  

      That's it for the key games in week one.....Now I will start my season with my picks each week. Here are my week one picks of the 2013 season. Oh, and I had pretty good record last season with an 80+ winning percentage.

 

    BAMA vs Virginia Tech:  BAMA, yes this is an easy pick, but I had to throw it in the mix. It's two big names, right?

 

    Georgia at Clemson: CLEMSON. I think Georgia will really struggle in the hostile environment of Death Valley. It will be loud and Clemson is ready to make the next step in becoming a powerhouse team.

 

     LSU vs TCU: LSU. Again, it will come down to the depth and SEC muscle in this game. LSU should win this game based on the simple stat that their team should be more athletic.

 

    Florida State at PITT. Florida State. Granted, Pitt will be playing at home and their fans will be juiced for their ACC debut, but Florida State will be too much. And, I think this FSU team has little chip on their shoulder heading into the season and that will be a factor. Watch for a different look on defense as Jeremy Pruitt takes over as defensive coordinator. Oh and how could I forget..... Jamies Winston will be the starting QB and that will draw some attention.

 

     North Carolina at South Carolina. I have to go with South Carolina. ONE REASON: Clowney.

 

    Ole Miss at Vanderbilt. VANDY. If Vanderbilt can come out with the same intensity as they did a year ago in their season opener at home, then Vandy should come out on top. With some off the field issues, however, it might be a bit of a struggle. I still like Vandy in this game, though. ANCHOR DOWN!

 

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