Comments for The Baker Galleries http://thebakergalleries.com Headlong into Life Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:38:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Week 8 line-up by robert2917 http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/21/week-8-line-up-2/#comment-1614 robert2917 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:38:57 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=302#comment-1614 Been out of town all week and just now commandeered one of the internets (as Carol would say)... West Virginia at Louisville (+7) Give me the Cards and the points... Tech (+7) at OU I think Texas is on the outside looking in regardless of what happens here... Scenario A: OU wins out... They overtake Texas on BCS points by virtue of wins over TT (a top 2 team) and OSU (a top 15 team) down the stretch... They also have a win in the non-con over a highly ranked team (TCU) whereas as Texas played slugs in the non-con... Yeah Texas beat OU, but like they say, if you are gonna lose, lose early... And Texas plays no one that can improve their BCS ranking... In fact, playing A&M will probably hurt their ranking... Scenario B: TT loses to OU and OU loses to OSU next week... Texas loses out on the head to head tiebreaker to TT... Scenario C: TT wins out... Elementary... TT wins the South... That being said, I'll take TT and the points, but the Sooners to win it, by 5'ish... BC at Wake (-2) I'll take Wake at home... Illinois (-3) at Northwestern Northwestern in a laugher... BYU at Utah (-7) It'll be high scoring so I'll take the Cougars and the points... Been out of town all week and just now commandeered one of the internets (as Carol would say)…

West Virginia at Louisville (+7)
Give me the Cards and the points…

Tech (+7) at OU
I think Texas is on the outside looking in regardless of what happens here…

Scenario A: OU wins out… They overtake Texas on BCS points by virtue of wins over TT (a top 2 team) and OSU (a top 15 team) down the stretch… They also have a win in the non-con over a highly ranked team (TCU) whereas as Texas played slugs in the non-con… Yeah Texas beat OU, but like they say, if you are gonna lose, lose early… And Texas plays no one that can improve their BCS ranking… In fact, playing A&M will probably hurt their ranking…

Scenario B: TT loses to OU and OU loses to OSU next week… Texas loses out on the head to head tiebreaker to TT…

Scenario C: TT wins out… Elementary… TT wins the South…

That being said, I’ll take TT and the points, but the Sooners to win it, by 5′ish…

BC at Wake (-2)
I’ll take Wake at home…

Illinois (-3) at Northwestern
Northwestern in a laugher…

BYU at Utah (-7)
It’ll be high scoring so I’ll take the Cougars and the points…

]]> Comment on Week 8 line-up by Julie http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/21/week-8-line-up-2/#comment-1613 Julie Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:37:35 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=302#comment-1613 FROM BRENT: * West Virginia at Louisville (+7) I'm going with the Cards, at home, to wrap up the year. SK needs this one in a big way. * Tech (+7) at OU If this game is in Lubbock it is a no-brainer. Given it is in Norman its a tough if not impossible call...except for the 7 pts. I see a close game going either way so I've gotta take Tech and the points. * BC at Wake (-2) Wake at home is tough but I am getting on the Eagle bandwagon. I'll take BC, the points, and an upset. Illinois (-3) at Northwestern Northwestern was poised in September to be this year's KU. The season wore on and injuries took their tool. I'll take Juice, to cover the spread in Chicago. * BYU at Utah (-7) The state championship of Utah is ON. I'll take the Utes to continue their streak but will fall short of the line. BYU covers. FROM BRENT:

* West Virginia at Louisville (+7)
I’m going with the Cards, at home, to wrap up the year. SK needs this one in a big way.

* Tech (+7) at OU
If this game is in Lubbock it is a no-brainer. Given it is in Norman its a tough if not impossible call…except for the 7 pts. I see a close game going either way so I’ve gotta take Tech and the points.

* BC at Wake (-2)
Wake at home is tough but I am getting on the Eagle bandwagon. I’ll take BC, the points, and an upset.

Illinois (-3) at Northwestern
Northwestern was poised in September to be this year’s KU. The season wore on and injuries took their tool. I’ll take Juice, to cover the spread in Chicago.

* BYU at Utah (-7)
The state championship of Utah is ON. I’ll take the Utes to continue their streak but will fall short of the line. BYU covers.

]]> Comment on Week 8 line-up by Julie http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/21/week-8-line-up-2/#comment-1612 Julie Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:25:43 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=302#comment-1612 West Virginia at Louisville (+7) WVU Tech (+7) at OU I cannot recall any other time in history I've rooted for OU (sorry fool), but we need OU to beat Tech this week and turn around and beat Ok St. so Texas can win the head-to-head and go to the Big 12 Championship, embarrass Mizzou again, and play FLA in the National Championship. BC at Wake (-2) Wake Forrest Illinois (-3) at Northwestern Illinios BYU at Utah (-7) Utah West Virginia at Louisville (+7)
WVU

Tech (+7) at OU
I cannot recall any other time in history I’ve rooted for OU (sorry fool), but we need OU to beat Tech this week and turn around and beat Ok St. so Texas can win the head-to-head and go to the Big 12 Championship, embarrass Mizzou again, and play FLA in the National Championship.

BC at Wake (-2)
Wake Forrest

Illinois (-3) at Northwestern
Illinios

BYU at Utah (-7)
Utah

]]> Comment on Week 8 line-up by Brent http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/21/week-8-line-up-2/#comment-1611 Brent Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:04:49 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=302#comment-1611 Blaine's picks: * West Virginia at Louisville (+7) WVU * Tech (+7) at OU Tech * BC at Wake (-2) Wake Forrest * Illinois (-3) at Northwestern Illinois * BYU at Utah (-7) BYU Blaine’s picks:
* West Virginia at Louisville (+7)
WVU

* Tech (+7) at OU
Tech

* BC at Wake (-2)
Wake Forrest

* Illinois (-3) at Northwestern
Illinois

* BYU at Utah (-7)
BYU

]]> Comment on Standings after 6…week 7 line-up by unklesam http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/12/standings-after-6week-7-line-up/#comment-1610 unklesam Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:09:22 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=299#comment-1610 BTW: Calynne is running 13.2 at the 1st Annual San Antonio Rock N Roll Marathon on Sunday which is also her 14th birthday! Since the Red Raiders are off today, Casey and I are saving our Sat. game day routine for Sunday. We're expecting Bloody Mary's and queso a go go for the 7am start! BTW: Calynne is running 13.2 at the 1st Annual San Antonio Rock N Roll Marathon on Sunday which is also her 14th birthday! Since the Red Raiders are off today, Casey and I are saving our Sat. game day routine for Sunday. We’re expecting Bloody Mary’s and queso a go go for the 7am start!

]]> Comment on Standings after 6…week 7 line-up by unklesam http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/12/standings-after-6week-7-line-up/#comment-1609 unklesam Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:02:33 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=299#comment-1609 Helena Troy = Tiger Bait. Geaux Tigers and cover. Helena Troy = Tiger Bait. Geaux Tigers and cover.

]]> Comment on Standings after 6…week 7 line-up by hphorn http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/12/standings-after-6week-7-line-up/#comment-1608 hphorn Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:16:49 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=299#comment-1608 Texas at KU (+13.5) Bobby…this isn’t the same Texas team or coaching staff as the last 2 years or we wouldn’t even be close to 9-1 right now. This young team has surely exceeded anyone’s expectations. Bringing in Muschamp and Applewhite has these kids playing with an edge – every week. We certainly got wore down during that 4 game gauntlet, but this team knows how important it is to finish this season and what’s at stake. KU has nothing to lose - it’s cold and Senior day for them. I’m expecting a great effort from KU. I say Texas struggles early, settles in and plays well and covers. South Carolina (+21.5) at Florida Florida is the best team in the nation. The Gators roll by 30. Mississippi St at Alabama (-20.5) Roll Tide – Bama covers easily Troy at LSU (-19.5) The wounded Tigers need to bounce back with a great showing at home. Tigers cover. Texas at KU (+13.5)
Bobby…this isn’t the same Texas team or coaching staff as the last 2 years or we wouldn’t even be close to 9-1 right now. This young team has surely exceeded anyone’s expectations. Bringing in Muschamp and Applewhite has these kids playing with an edge – every week. We certainly got wore down during that 4 game gauntlet, but this team knows how important it is to finish this season and what’s at stake. KU has nothing to lose – it’s cold and Senior day for them. I’m expecting a great effort from KU. I say Texas struggles early, settles in and plays well and covers.

South Carolina (+21.5) at Florida
Florida is the best team in the nation. The Gators roll by 30.

Mississippi St at Alabama (-20.5)
Roll Tide – Bama covers easily

Troy at LSU (-19.5)
The wounded Tigers need to bounce back with a great showing at home. Tigers cover.

]]> Comment on Standings after 6…week 7 line-up by robert2917 http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/12/standings-after-6week-7-line-up/#comment-1607 robert2917 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:15:51 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=299#comment-1607 ***I’m curious about your thinking on the Texas v KU game. Why do you see this as such a tight match up?*** Just think Kansas has built their record the past two seasons on cupcakes and conference cellar dwellers... This is their chance to beat a national power and they have them at home... I think back to late season choke jobs like Texas has had in the past 2 years (Kansas State, A&M) and I think they are ripe for another... ***I’m curious about your thinking on the Texas v KU game. Why do you see this as such a tight match up?***

Just think Kansas has built their record the past two seasons on cupcakes and conference cellar dwellers… This is their chance to beat a national power and they have them at home… I think back to late season choke jobs like Texas has had in the past 2 years (Kansas State, A&M) and I think they are ripe for another…

]]> Comment on Standings after 6…week 7 line-up by hphorn http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/12/standings-after-6week-7-line-up/#comment-1606 hphorn Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:43:50 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=299#comment-1606 WTF, I'm taking Lu-Vulle in a blow out!!!!!!!!!! WTF, I’m taking Lu-Vulle in a blow out!!!!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on Standings after 6…week 7 line-up by Julie http://thebakergalleries.com/2008/11/12/standings-after-6week-7-line-up/#comment-1605 Julie Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:03:02 +0000 http://brentbaker.wordpress.com/?p=299#comment-1605 Cincy at UL (+3.5) Oh I'll take the Bearcats on this one. Why? Because UL has manufactured a near inconsequential season this year, and because the Bearcat is a superior mascot. Fuzz beats feathers every time. Texas at Kansas (+13.5) Almost every reference made to the Jayhawks in the last few weeks has been modified by the word "struggling" (and that includes Jude's fragile mental state after the Tech game that led to frequent night terrors involving Baby J). And they will struggle against Texas. The question is, how much. I could simplify my pick with a quick feather versus fuzz analysis, but the kitten throws that off completely. And the kitten does have some pretty impressive numbers this year despite the fact those haven't always carried the team. I think Texas needs this by three TDs, and they will take it. A few parting BC quotes for the team: "Kansas starts pre-schoolers at OT and they’ve struggled all year. That written, Nebraska’s five sacks largely came from pressure inside. A boy named Suh collapsed the pocket at will and finished the game with 2.5 sacks, Reesing’s bloody socks clutched in his paw, and OG Chet Hartley’s girlfriend." "To slow the pass rush, Kansas has also made a more concerted effort to run the ball with Jake Sharp. Sharp is a shifty guy with good quickness though I question his ability to stand up to the 20+ carry per game workload long term. Still, I do pull for white runners for the same reasons I pulled for Yannick Noah in tennis. That’s right: good hair." and an obvious favorite... "I don’t think the home environment in Lawrence is daunting. In fact, I think Jayhawk fans are counting the days til basketball season right now." South Carolina (+21.5) at Florida Feathers versus scales? It may seem counter-intuitive on the cuddly spectrum but I've gotta go with the Gators. Mississippi St at Alabama (-20.5) I think Alabama wins and covers easily at home. Troy at LSU (-19.5) Ditto on the Tigers. Plus, fuzzy factor high here. Duh. (Blaine, don't forget to add your Troy pick) Cincy at UL (+3.5)
Oh I’ll take the Bearcats on this one. Why? Because UL has manufactured a near inconsequential season this year, and because the Bearcat is a superior mascot. Fuzz beats feathers every time.

Texas at Kansas (+13.5)
Almost every reference made to the Jayhawks in the last few weeks has been modified by the word “struggling” (and that includes Jude’s fragile mental state after the Tech game that led to frequent night terrors involving Baby J). And they will struggle against Texas. The question is, how much. I could simplify my pick with a quick feather versus fuzz analysis, but the kitten throws that off completely. And the kitten does have some pretty impressive numbers this year despite the fact those haven’t always carried the team. I think Texas needs this by three TDs, and they will take it. A few parting BC quotes for the team:

“Kansas starts pre-schoolers at OT and they’ve struggled all year. That written, Nebraska’s five sacks largely came from pressure inside. A boy named Suh collapsed the pocket at will and finished the game with 2.5 sacks, Reesing’s bloody socks clutched in his paw, and OG Chet Hartley’s girlfriend.”

“To slow the pass rush, Kansas has also made a more concerted effort to run the ball with Jake Sharp. Sharp is a shifty guy with good quickness though I question his ability to stand up to the 20+ carry per game workload long term. Still, I do pull for white runners for the same reasons I pulled for Yannick Noah in tennis. That’s right: good hair.”

and an obvious favorite…

“I don’t think the home environment in Lawrence is daunting. In fact, I think Jayhawk fans are counting the days til basketball season right now.”

South Carolina (+21.5) at Florida
Feathers versus scales? It may seem counter-intuitive on the cuddly spectrum but I’ve gotta go with the Gators.

Mississippi St at Alabama (-20.5)
I think Alabama wins and covers easily at home.

Troy at LSU (-19.5)
Ditto on the Tigers. Plus, fuzzy factor high here. Duh.

(Blaine, don’t forget to add your Troy pick)

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