Weekend 10 Picks

Here are the week 10 picks from the boys. Wenzinger didn't submit picks.

Ryan Wenzinger:
Did Not Submit Picks

Mike Barrett:
Oregon 44 ASU 21

The Ducks are riding a wave of emotion, and I don't think we'll see any sign of this being a "let-down game," as can sometimes be the case following a win over SC. ASU is good, but they're not great. Carpenter won't be at full strength, and even if he was, I don't think it would be enough. If the Ducks get off a very quick start, this will be over early. ASU has one hope, and that's Oregon turnovers. They're going to have to create several to have a chance.

USC 24 Oregon State 14

While the beat-up offensive line held up just fine against Stanford, I'm not sure Canfield will get that kind of protection against the Trojans. If the Beavs can get an early score and Canfield can get some confidence, they'll have a chance to stay close. I'm tempted to say this will be closer than 10, and could be decided by a late touchdown, or a field goal. Maybe that's just wishful thinking.

Joe Reitzug:

Oregon 31-17
USC 28-10

Jeremy Daw:

Oregon
USC

Todd Mansfield:

Oregon vs. ASU...
You are probably asking yourself, when is Mansfield going
to get on the bandwagon...well, the answer that question
may be never, hey I broadcast for OSU. However, I am
getting smarter as the season goes on. The Spread offense,
when run by an experienced Senior is hard to stop. There
are so many weapons with that team. ASU gives up lots of
points in the 1st and if they spot Oregon they are in
trouble. I know they have rallied in a lot of games this
year, but I don't think they can come back if they are down
thirty at the half. Now 20 is another story. If Oregon
isn't kickin them between the wickets by halftime, Duck
fans should be nervous.

So, guess what is going to win this game for Oregon? Not
the spread. The most improved part of the team. The most
surprising part of this team. The defense. They will be
good enough. They are not dominating like the orange and
black. But they don't have to be. Their offense scores
enough, that if they create a couple of stops each half,
they win.

That will happen Saturday and the Ducks will win. You want
a score? I'm dumb but I ain't stupid. I'm not touching
that. Oregon wins...isn't that enough?


Oregon State at USC. Let me share something with you. This
is what I wrote for Todd's Take in the OSU/USC pregame last
year...

Those of you that have pulled a hammie jumping on and off
the bandwagon, here’s a reason to get on. DD and the Rock.
Derrick Doggett, Alan Darlin and Joey LaRoque. This LB core
is starting to show they are worthy of the label,
Linebacker U. The nickel package is working. Koye Francies
is shutting people down. As much as people want to talk
about the Wide Receivers Steve Smith and Dwayne Garrett,
yes they are awesome but how can they catch the ball if
their QB John David Steve Rick, Jim, Gary is on his Booty
all afternoon. Their offensive line has never faced a
rotating talented front like this group.
I may be the only one saying but if the Beavers can keep
USC under 21 pts, and some guys named Bush, Leinhart and
White don’t regain eligibility, OSU can win. I’ll take
24-21, thanks be to Alexis Serna!

I may not have been the only one who thought the Beavers
could win, but I was the only one with the cahones big
enough to say it out loud. So what if the score was off.

So I know what you are thinking. How big are they this year
Mansfield? Well, here you go...

The chants of we want Booty have been ringing out loud in
practice…okay, so I made that up, but the front 7 could
have a field day with JDB if he doesn’t get the ball off
quick. The CB’s are playing great right now, lots of
confidence in shutting people down. The USC running game is
hurting, and won’t feel any better after DD, AD and the
Rock hit them a few times, hard. So what does that leave?
OSU’s offense. Can they move the ball and score…You are all
thinking no way. But here's what all of you don't know.
Matt Sieverson can run the ball. I don't expect anything
from YB. If he takes one hard hit on that shoulder, he's
done. Matt Sieverson has been hit by a Chevrolet Tahoe that
his friend was driving and only sprained a knee. No LB is
going to hit him that hard. He will gain over 90 yards
today. His lateral movement to find the hole is excellent.
With that happening, Sean Canfield will buy some time and
if he plays within himself good things will happen. Even
more of a key...the smallest man on the field, no, not
Alexis Serna, Fr. James Rodgers. The Beavers need a
breakout game from him on bubble screens, reverses, regular
pass plays. He is the secret weapon. Sure USC wants revenge
from last year, but OSU wants their first win since 1960 in
LA. Honestly, I believe they will get it. 24-21. Hey it,
worked last year, why not one more time!

You want to respond, email me at toddstake@yahoo.com

Thor Waage:
ASU (of course)
OSU

Bobby:

Oregon shows the country and the three television networks that Dennis Dixon is a legit Heisman candidate and that Arizona State is a good team, but not that good. Oregon runs for over 200 yards in this game and Dixon throws at least three touchdowns and runs for another. Oregon wins this going away 48-21.

Oregon State @ USC. V is for victory and fight on is played often. USC 35 OSU 14