2018 Six Pick Week 11

Week 11, and unless Birdman dropped an 0-fer in Week 1 (I haven't looked), it's looking like he'll be able to pretty much coast the rest of the season. He's opened up a 4-game lead with just 3 weeks to go. I'm assuming he'll start playing his backups soon.

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November 10

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Ohio State (-3.5)
Michigan State

Fun Fact #1: Ohio State actually trailed Nebraska for more than a quarter last week. Yeesh.
Fun Fact #2: Don't look now, but Michigan State's defense is back. They're the #1 run defense in the country.

PICK: I'd feel a lot better about Michigan State if they had a competent offense. I'll take Ohio State by 4.

"Turnover chain my f**kin' ass"
Wisconsin
Penn State (-8)

Fun Fact #1: Looks like Wisconsin's QB is dealing with a concussion and might not play against PSU. Last time he sat out, the Badgers lost to Northwestern. That's not good.
Fun Fact #2: Wasn't this supposed to be a Penn State breakthrough year? They've lost 3 of their last 5 and are in 4th place in their division.

PICK: I was going to take Wisconsin in a upset here until I found out their QB is hurt. Their passing game already sucked. I'll sadly take Penn State to cover.

Oklahoma State
Oklahoma (-18)

Fun Fact #1: Oklahoma State's lost 3 of their last 4. That includes a loss to Baylor, and a win over Texas (!)
Fun Fact #2: I don't know why, but I thought Bedlam was supposed to happen later in the year. Was this one of those deals where the Big XII was trying to avoid a rematch in their championship game?
PICK: Oklahoma State's been playing like poo. The Sooners will RUTS against them.

Washington State (-6)
Colorado

Fun Fact #1: Oddly enough, Mike Leach has never won in Boulder, one of the two stadiums he's 0-fer. The other is Husky Stadium.
Fun Fact #2: Opposing QB's have set careers highs against the Buffalos in each of the last two games. And here comes Wazzu.

PICK: I'm honestly surprised this line is this close. I feel like I'm falling into a trap here, but yet again I'll take the favorite to cover.

Auburn
Georgia (-14.5)
Shaw doesn't just coach, he can do crappy magic tricks

Fun Fact #1: Auburn showed last week against Texas A&M that just like a 12-year old playing Madden, you dont need to run the ball to win (they piled up a grand total of 19 yards on the ground).
Fun Fact #2: Surprisingly, Georgia's struggled to cover spreads of 2 TD's or more. They've been favored by that much 4 times this year, and are 1-3 ATS so far.

PICK: I think Auburn spent their ammo last week in the A&M game. The extra half-point worries me a bit, but again, I'll take Georgia and lay the points. I'm really getting nervous here.

Separated at birth
Clemson (-20)
BC

Fun Fact #1: Do you remember way back in week 2 when Clemson needed a late 2-point conversion against Texas A&M? Feels like both teams have gone in opposite directions. Nobody else (except weirdly Syracuse) have come close to them this season.
Fun Fact #2: BC's gone 7-2 ATS this season. If they had any fans, they'd be cleaning house in Vegas.

PICK: I don't hold BC's first-half struggle against a fading Hokies team against them :( I don't think this game's ever in doubt, but I do like BC to cover.

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DRINK OF THE WEEK

Dayton actually once had the highest number of US patents granted per capita. Few were more important to the lifestyle of TKP'ers than the pop-top beer can. This is a local brew meant to honor the memory of the guy who came up with them. There's actually an outdoor musical venue here named for him. Pop-top beer cans are that important.