Six Pick: Week Eight

The words for week 8 are:

parity:
the state or condition of being equal

great:
remarkable; exceptionally outstanding

In sports having the former means not having the latter. Parity also leads to picking whether it's straight up or ATS to being a tirefire. It makes for great drama, but there's something to be said to looking at something and being awed. Close games between flawed good teams, while fun, don't awe me. I want a great team. Yes, you can #getoffmylawn any time you please.


Parity isn't going to make it easy for these people ... that's actually great.

Week 8 Games

Saturday, October 18th

Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5
12:00 pm ESPN

  • I know it's a wacky season and these play a conference round robin, but this is a conference championship and playoff elimination game for one team
  • You know how hot VT fans would be if they played another ranked team as a nooner? This timeslot is dumber than being from Bessemer, Alabama

Pick: KSU getting the points, totally playing the slow to get going nooner coupled with the KSU style of play to make it a close game.
***

Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5
3:30 pm CBS

The College Football Odd Couple

  • Hot Take One: Bama's dynasty era is over, it ended last season, this year is just confirming it
  • Hot Take Two: aTm will never win or even play for a national championship as long as they run the Air Raid. The defense will never be good enough to get out the SEC West

Pick: aTm getting the points, putting pressure all over the Bama secondary, while being run over on D. I forsee a bunch of points.
***

Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5
4:00 pm FS1

  • F you Gary Patterson, not because TCU lost to Baylor, but you've gone away from good defense for offense. Now with QB Trevone Boykin out over a month, whatcha got now?
  • This is a good spot for the Pokes to sneak in for a win, TCU is coming off a roller coaster two week session of HUGE games ... let down and getting beat twice by Baylor sammich?

Pick: Okie State getting the points, TCU has to be drained ... right?
***

Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5
8:00 pm ABC

This game was a classic!

  • The Fulmer Cup sponsored by Jameis Winston has a nice ring to it, ya know
  • Another controls their own destiny elimination game. They'll know it, we'll know it ... this will feel big

Pick: FSU laying the points, shutting down the ND offense and passing all over the Irish.
***

Washington at Oregon -21.5
8:00 pm FS1

  • FS1 kicking off at the same time as ND at FSU and not a hour earlier to at least try and grab some earlier viewers, "That's a Bold Strategy Cotton"
  • I want Chris Peterson and UDub to do well, but if they get drubbed, the Huskies are off the 6 Pick for the rest of the season

Pick: UDub getting the points, but that's a great line and could see them getting smashed too.
***

Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State
10:30 pm ESPN

This will certainly curb student drinking

  • I admit, I enjoy these type of games ... a battle of wills, styles and pace. As always #teamMANBALL
  • Both of these teams have a brutal schedule ahead. I can see both having at least 4+ losses

Pick: Stanford winning by a touchdown, the Tree's #teamMANBALL and their secondary will confound the Sun Devils.
***

Beer of the Week

I am not sure what my weekend all day beer will be, but Thursday Night, VT at Pitt, it's this 14% abv monster. I've let mellow out for a year, curious to see how it tastes.

Review
Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5
Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5
Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5
Washington at Oregon -21.5
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State

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Comments

Oklahoma
Bama
TCU
ND
OREG
AZ

The proud "V" in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University spelled out in chest paint.
North Endzone @ 03 Miami.

Oklahoma
Alabama
TCU
Notre Dame
Oregon
Stanford

K State
aTm
OK State
F$U
Oregon
Stanford

"Exit light..."

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Arizona State

KSU
T A&M
OSU
ND
Wash
Stan

Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M +10.5
Oklahoma St. +8.5
Florida State -11.5
Washington +21.5
Stanford -3.5

@Fightin_Gobbler

Go Hokies

Go Falcons

K State
Bammer
Oooooooooklahoma State
Seminoles
UDubya
The Tree named Stanford

Kansas State +7.5
Texas A&M +10.5
Oklahoma State +8.5
Notre Dame +11.5
Washington +21.5
Arizona State +3.5

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
TCU
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

Also it appears that Trevone Boykin may be back this weekend.

In Sam Rogers we trust.

oh! nice get.

eric

"My advice to you... is to start drinking heavily."-John Blutarsky

Need to start making the run to .500 on the season.

Oklahoma -7.5
Alabama -10.5
Oklahoma State +8.5
Florida State -11.5
Oregon -21.5
Stanford -3.5

Oklahoma
A&M
TCU
FSU
Washington covering the spread, Oregon winning
Stanford

Taylor, looking desperately throws it deep..HAS A MAN OPEN DANNY COALE WITH A CATCH ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FIVE!!!!....hes still open

Kansas State
Texas A&M
Ok State
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

@CaptKirkVT10

Kansas State
Texas A&M
TCU
FSU
Washington
Stanford

"This is just spectacular... These people are losing their mind. This is beautiful." -Mike Patrick

SOONERS (why do I love them so much?)
my gut says Bama has the edge over A&M's D.
TCU (If the Pokes had J-dubs that'd be a different story)
F$U
Oregon wins a close one
Stanford

#ENFUENTE #BALLSOFSTEEL #Livefor32

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
TCU
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

Joffrey, Cersei, Ilyn Payne, the Hound, Jeff Jagodzinski, Paul Johnson, Pat Narduzzi.

Kansas State
Bama
Okie State
UND
Washington
ASU

SCHokie

Oklahoma
Alabama
TCU
Notre Dame
Oregon
Stanford

"Yeah, it do." - Mike Vick

Oklahoma -7.5
]Alabama -10.5
Oklahoma State +8.5
Notre Dame +11.5
Oregon -21.5
Arizona State+3.5

Go Tech

Kansas State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

Beer: probably going to pick up some Schlafly Tasmanian IPA. Huge citrusy hop flavor and aroma from my favorite hop strain (Galaxy).
a

"That move was slicker than a peeled onion in a bowl of snot." -Mike Burnop

excellent beer, might pick up a couple tomorrow myself.

eric

"My advice to you... is to start drinking heavily."-John Blutarsky

I'm losing confidence. It seems the more data I get, the less sure of what the hell is going on.

Kansas State +7.5
Alabama -10.5
TCU -8.5
Notre Dame +11.5
Washington +21.5
Arizona State +3.5

Kansas State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Florida State
Washington
Stanford

Beer will be a Fathead's Head Hunter after arriving in Pittsburgh tomorrow

Ut Prosim

very good. i get a growler of head hunter a couple times a yr. keep missing out on their dipas.

eric

"My advice to you... is to start drinking heavily."-John Blutarsky

Didn't score any DIPA either, but did catch some fresh hop draft and can. Good beers. Also made it to Hoppin' Frog, Church Brew Works & Thirsty Dog on the trip. Great trip in spite of the football outcome.

Ut Prosim

Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M +10.5
Oklahoma State +8.5
Notre Dame +11.5
Washington +21.5
Stanford -3.5

Oklahoma
Alabama
Oklahoma State
Florida State
Oregon
Arizona State

Hyping up Hokie Nation one video at a time.

KSU
aTm
OK State
ND
Oregon
ASU

#38-0

Boomers
aTm
OK ST
Noles
Washington
Trees

I just sit on my couch and b*tch. - HokieChemE2016

Oklahoma -7.5
Bama -10.5
Oklahoma State +8.5
Notre Dame +11.5
Washington +21.5
Stanford -3.5

Oklahoma
Alabama
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

Virginia Tech School of Architecture Class of 2014
Fan of Hokies, Ravens, NY Giants, Orioles

OU
Roll Tide
TCU
FSU
Oregon
ASU

Oklahoma
Bama
Okie State
Irish
UDub
Stanford

Since I've shit the bed the last two weeks, I'm going to pick the opposite of my first impulse. That should fix it... right?

Kansas State
Alabama
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Oregon
Arizona State

Best duos in Hokie history: Hall & Adibi, 3rd & Tyrod, Georgia & Liz

Yes, as a matter of fact #5-1

"This is just spectacular... These people are losing their mind. This is beautiful." -Mike Patrick

Sooners
Tide
TCU
ND
Huskies
Stanford

Boomer Sooner
Kenny Trill and the Aggies
Horned Frogs
Hunchbacks of Notre Dame
Quack Quack
Az State's Sunny Ds

"It might be dark outside, but it's LeDay in here." - Jay Bilas

Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M
TCU -8.5
Notre Dame
Oregon -21.5
Arizona State

"I'm high on Juice and ready to stick it in!" Whit Babcock

Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5 - Oklahoma
Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5 - Texas A&M
Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5 - Oklahoma State
Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5 - Florida State
Washington at Oregon -21.5 - Washington
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State - Stanford

I'm not fond of the big numbers this week. Except for one.

No, I *don't* want to go to the SEC. Why do you ask?

We don't love dem Hoos.

Oklahoma
A&M
Okie State
ND
Oregon
Stanford

Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5 - Sooners
Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5 - I don't think Alabama gets it together this week. Aggies
Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5 - Frogs
Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5 - In the long run, even if F$U wins, it'll be vacated if Winston plays. That said, F$U
Washington at Oregon -21.5 - Ducks
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State - Devils

A decade on TKP and it's been time well spent.

Nowhere to go but up after last week.

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
TCU
Florida State
Washington
Stanford

It's a Miracle in Blacksburg...TYROD DID IT MIKEY!!! TYROD DID IT!!!

Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5 - KSU keeps it close.
Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5 - Bama schools A&M
Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5 - TCU gets the points
Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5 - FSU wins but doesn't cover.
Washington at Oregon -21.5 - Ducks looking for dominance
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State - Trees get chopped down by Sun Devils

Well I thought KSU would beat the spread, the win was a big surprise.

Going to bed in a couple of minutes, I think I am going to get my first ever 6-0 for the week.

K State
Texas A&M
OK State
FSU
Washington
Stanford

Oklahoma
TAMU
OK State
FSU
Washington
Stanford

Kansas State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
F$U
Washington
Stanford

K-State
Texas A&M covers
Frogs won't stop
Irish cover
Huskies
Stanford

KSU
A&M
OSU
ND (Arguably the greatest game every witnessed at 311)
WA
ST

Noel's Hokies

Oklahoma - If you burn me again Oklahoma our relationship of me barely tolerating you is over!
Texas A&M - I refuse to believe Lane Kiffin can do anything but suck.
Oklahoma State - You made it sound like TCU must be tired... I'll buy it.
Notre Dame - getting pts, FSU for the win
Washington - 21 is an absurd line... Said that before this season and lost.
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State

in Fuller we trust

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
TCU
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
TCU
Florida State
Oregon
Arizona State

"Vick, dashing back . . . here he comes again . . . Electrifying . . . and have you ever seen anything like this?"

Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5
Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5
Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5
Washington at Oregon -21.5
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State

OU
aTm
TCU
FSU
Washington
Stanford

for beer thursday night I will probably go with some delicious dragon's milk
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7747007996_9bb1ca06f5_z.jpg

might mix in this gem as well and use it for this weekend
http://blog.seattlepi.com/thepourfool/files/2014/09/2014_Xocoveza_header-400x250.jpg

If you don't want to recruit clowns, don't run a clown show.

"I want to punch people from UVA right in the neck." - Colin Cowherd

xocoveza is very, very good. bit more chocolatey and good on draft.

eric

"My advice to you... is to start drinking heavily."-John Blutarsky

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

"Some people think football is a matter of life and death....... I assure you, it's MUCH more serious than that" ...Bill Shankly

1. K-State
2. aTm
3. Cowpersons
4. Irish
5. Washington
6. Stanford

"We were at the pinnacle, and we did it for years," Foster says. He pauses, nods, takes a deep breath. "And I did it with the best guy in the business."

Oklahoma
Alabama
TCU
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

Kansas State
aTm
Okie State
Golden Domers
UDub
Trees

Oklahoma
Alabama
TCU
Notre Dame
Oregon
Stanford

Kansas St.
Texas A&M
TCU
ND
Oregon
Az. State

#BUCKTRUCK

Sooners
Roll Tide
Frawgs
Noles
Ducks
Sun Devils

"If at first you do not succeed, then skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous

Kansas State
Bama
Oklahoma State
F$U
Oregon
AZ

@AMB4VT

Oklahoma
Alabama
TCU
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

@VTimHokie85

K State
A&M
Frogs
FSU
Ducks
Trees

Oklahoma
Alabama
TCU
FSU
Oregon
Stanford

"You know when the Hokies say 'We are Virginia Tech' they're going to mean it."- Lee Corso

KSU
Bama
OSU
FSU
Wash
Stanford

VT '10 #AllMaroonEverything

OU
Bama
OSU
FSU
Oregon
ASU

Oklahoma
Alabama
Oklahoma State
Florida State
Washington
Stanford

OU
A&M
Okie state
ND
Washington
Stanford

Kansas State
Texas A&M
POKES
F$U
UDUB - One last time
TREE

Trying out Newcastle Werewolf - I want some 'Angry" tonight...

KState
TAMU
TCU
ND
Ducks
Stanford

Oklahoma
Bama
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Oregon
Arizona State

UVA: Jefferson's biggest mistake

@pbowman6

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
Oklahoma St
Notre Dame
Oregon
Stanford

KSU and points
TIde covers
Cowboys and points
Noles cover
Ducks cover
Trees cover

I don't feel good about any of these picks. Tough week.

Leonard. Duh.

Oklahoma
Bama
OK State
FSU
Oregon
ASU

Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5
Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5
Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5
Washington at Oregon -21.5
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M +10.5
Oklahoma State +8.5
Florida State -11.5
Washington +21.5
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State

Oklahoma
Texas A&M winning outright
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame covers
Oregon
Stanford

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame to cover
Washington, lots of points given there
Stanford

OK
aTm
TCU
FSU
Oregon
Stanford

Oklahoma
Alabama
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Oregon
Stanford

K State
aTm
TCU
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

"The Big Ten is always using excuses to cancel games with us. First Wisconsin. Then Wisconsin. After that, Wisconsin. The subsequent cancellation with Wisconsin comes to mind too. Now Penn State. What's next? Wisconsin?" -HorseOnATreadmill

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Florida State
Washington
Arizona State

Wildcats
Aggies
Frogs
Noles
Huskies
Trees

Kansas State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Stanford

The system worked last week, lets try it again.

Love Bourbon, love high gravity stout, but never had a bourbon stout I wanted to drink two in row of. Let me know if I need to try to find this one. I'm finishing a case of the local special tonight, as I really hope to drink a bunch of beer and avoid having to go to the "Damn We Suck" bourbon on a work night.

hoppyum

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own

goose island bourbon county is one of the top bourbon stouts out there. comes out once a year, after thanksgiving. worth a try.

eric

"My advice to you... is to start drinking heavily."-John Blutarsky

KSU
aTm
Okie State
FSU
Huskies
Az St.

Beer for tonight's game will be Boulder Beer Co. Shake Chocolate Porter on Nitro.

Cheers!

15

Oklahoma
A&M
TCU
ND
Washington
Stanford

K-State
TAMU
OKSt
FSU
Oregon
Stanford

Oklahoma
Alabama
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Arizona State

Rob Peterson
VTCC
Charlie/Hotel Company
Class of 1999

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
TCU
Notre Dame
Oregon
Arizona State

There's always a lighthouse. There's always a man. There's always a city.

Oklahoma
Texas A&M
TCU
Notre Dame
Oregon
Stanford

LAR '12 MVBones Go Hokies! USA!

Kansas State
Texas A&M
TCU
Florida State
Washington
Arizona State

#Let's Go - Hokies

Kansas State +7.5 Losing by 7 is still a cover...
Texas A&M +10.5 I don't think the Tide will be that high this weekend. They just can't post points like they used to. I blame it 110% on Kiffin!
TCU -8.5 Fear the Frog.
Notre Dame +11.5 First one to 45 wins!!!!
Oregon -21.5 That's a lot of points...but Marcus is ready.
Arizona State +3.5 is a straight up win. Forks up!

There's a good chance we'll get some crabs for Saturday. They are great this time of year, fat and sweet! If so, I figure I'll be able to find some of this to compliment, and probably on clearance...

To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
@VTnerf on insta, @BuryHokie on twitter, #ThanksFrank

I guess Saban got all up in Kiffins business this week because the fans dint like them winning by 1 last week... wow.

To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
@VTnerf on insta, @BuryHokie on twitter, #ThanksFrank

Wildcats
Aggies
Cowboys
Noles
Ducks
Trees

Whadya mean I can't take off my sweater? I'm HOT!

Kansas State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Arizona State
beer

KSU,
aTm,
TCU,
FSU,
UW,
ASU

VTCC '86 Delta Co., Peru Hokie, Former Naval Aviator, Former FBISA, Forever married to my VT87 girl. Go VT!

KSU
aTm
TCU
FSU
Oregon
Stan

OU
BAMA
OSU
FSU
Oregon
Stanford

Beer - the only reason I wanted to post is to show off my growler of the week (from De Fles Winkel in Glen Allen):

Stillwater As Follows

#TeamPeanutButter - because your cakes, pies, cookies, and ice creams are better with it!

NICE!!

eric

"My advice to you... is to start drinking heavily."-John Blutarsky

OU
A&M
Tboone
ND to cover
UDub
ASU

Logan 3:16

Kansas State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame
Washington
Arizona State

KSU
TAMU
TCU
FSU
Wash
Stanford

CEE VT '15 // NYY NYG NYR NYK RUTG

Oklahoma
Alabama
TCU
Florida State
Oregon
Arizona State

Go Hokies!

K-State
Bama
TCU
ND
Washington
Stanford






Onward and upward

This week, we are the winners. I needed to see this today VPIhokieME

KSU
A&M
OSU
FSU
UW
STAN

Kansas State
A&M
Oklahoma State
Free Shoes U
Washington
Arizona St

TN_Hokie

KSU
ATM
TCU
FSU
Wash
Stanford

Kansas State
Alabama
Oklahoma State
Florida State
Washington
Stanford

C'mon 6-0

Plan for the worst and hope for the best, not the other way around.

Ksu
Bama
Tcu
Fsu
Washington
Asu

Go Hokies, Go Cocks, Go . . . whoever is playing WVU

Just woke up and haven't watched any football yet, but feel free to disregard my KSU-Oklahoma pick since the game has kicked off already

Kansas State at Oklahoma -7.5
Texas A&M at Alabama -10.5
Oklahoma State at TCU -8.5
Notre Dame at Florida State -11.5
Washington at Oregon -21.5
Stanford -3.5 at Arizona State

Wow, almosr forgot to put these in this week!

Kansas State at Oklahoma - Was going to pick OU, but game started already, so just give me an L for this one.
Bama - Offense gets going again?
TCU!
NOLES
Oregon in a close one
ASU!