Fortunately the UA game came on at 4 AM London time, so I was spared the agony until morning. Needless to say, I was probably the grumpiest passenger on my plane back home later in the day. Anyway, once again, many thanks to 86oski for filling in while I was gone. Your disclaimer was pure genius! Now back to business. I missed last week due to tramping over spooky, fog shrouded moors while searching for Excalibur, (but that's another story), so my season record stands at a dismal 13-18. Here's the link to last week http://bearinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?86235-Let-s-Pick-the-Pac-12-Games-Week-4 and this week's selections. Home team as always in bold:

Cal 10.5 over Colorado: When was the last time we were favored over an FBS team? Bears ticked over 4th quarter meltdown in the desert, makes Ralphie hit the bong early and often to cover.

Furd 6.5 over Mangy Mutts: Butt sniffers last two games as competitive as a doberman against a poodle, as in didn't prove anything. Furd plods their way to a convincing win.

bRuins 6.5 over Devils Rejects: Song stealers getting by on pure luck as they could easily be 0-3. Sparky's boys sharpen their pitchforks to beat the spread and probably win.

Utah 10.5 over Wazzoo: Mormon Manglers much improved and not to be taken lightly. Which is what it looks like the Rubber Duckies did against the Scurvy Mates. That game may have taken something out of the Cougs, so taking Utes to cover.

U$C 10.5 over OSU: River Rats hardly impressive though they are unbeaten. Not sure why, but my feeling is they give the condoms fits and at least beat the spread, if not spring the upset.

Almost forgot to add Rubber Duckies and Mildcats brawl at mid field when they realize they scheduled Bye at the same time.

lol @ bong rips for ralphie to funny BI is always good for chuckle when one really needs it

Welcome back, Ursus!

I went 2-4 last week to fall to 13-16 for the season. So glad we're not doing this for actual money.

I will take:
Cal -10.5
Stanford -6.5
Ucla -6.5
Utah -10.5
OSU +10.5

Just a shameless bump.

Don't think fUCLA is all that good. Otherwise I agree, although the MILF's might keep it close w/ Utah.

I had a GREAT week last week (well, except for the last few seconds of our game) and went 5-1 (only missing the Oregon/WSU match), so for the season I've now climbed up to 13-15, virtually dead even. Hmmm, I'm wondering if I'm pulling a Riley? So I'm raring to go for week 5, wherein I pick:

Colorado @ Cal. This is easy for me. I think Colorado is still the dregs of the conference. Last week we proved we could pretty well against a decent team (well, at least for 3 quarters), plus we have them at home, so I'm going with home Bears, baby.

Stanford @ Washington. So far, the Dawgs have covered the odds only once, and I'm not sure they will have recovered from the seesaw game they had last week. Stanford to win and cover.

UCLA @ ASU. This season the Bruins have done even worse than Washington - they haven't covered the spread once. Both UCLA and ASU are coming off a bye, so that's a push IMO, plus both starting QBs look not to play. I think I'll give a nod to home field advantage here - I don't know who will win, but I certainly think ASU will cover the spread.

WSU @ Utah. I think the Utes are this year's dark horse candidate to win the PAC-12 South. Meanwhile, I figure the Cougars have to be utterly exhausted (physically & emotionally) in hanging with Oregon to the bitter end, before finally falling short. Plus I think the Utes generally do well in Utah, so I'm betting on Utah.

OSU @ USC. Oregon State still remains a mystery to me, but I do not think they have the horses to compete against USC in the Coliseum. Trojies to win and cover.

Welcome back JR
My picks always seem uninteresting after your hillarious takes.
But I'll give it a stab.
Cal puts a hurt on the Buffs and pleases the home crowd of a surprising 59,000 sun bleached fans on a glorious fall afternoon in Strawberry Canyon. Just as it should be. I grew up with 1 o'clock games
The Buffs make the score respectable late but not that respectable. Cal 44 Buffs 24

For those that actually give a crap about the rest of it...

UCLA and ASU battle to scoreless tie after both coaches pass out from excessive constipation. No seriously, no way ASU wins this without their QB. But they barely cover 31-23.
fraud and Lassie get lost in the woods and so does the tree. Neither can see the forest through the trees but the fans gather in the stadium anyway because they have no life. Fraud shows more life, sending Petersen running back to Boise. Fraud 23-Lassie 13

The Missionaries stick it to the Leachheads. WSU is bad on defense. Hell even Clay will score on them. Utah 55- WSU 31
OSU is over-rated but still shocks USC, causing Sark to run to Haden for a warm blanket, cookies and milk. And all is well at the University of Sadistic Coaches. They then do a little S&M together. The Tree Gnawers 27-Stupid Criminals 26

4-2 last week, which brings me to 15-9. So far I'm able to make a living.

Going with Cal as I don't think there will be a let down and Cal is 3-0 against the spread this season. They are still generally underestimated.

Trees win a low scoring game, but don't cover.

Taylor Kelly's season might be over, while Hundley's status is up in the air. I'll play the odds. Baby Bears

I like the Yewts to win comfortably at home against the Mrs. Robinsons and hopefully soften them up for our trip to Pullman.

Condoms have had an extra week to sulk and take it to the Crotch Pelts in the mausoleum.

[COLOR=#0000ff]I missed the first few weeks, but don't mind if I jump right in! [/COLOR]:p

Cal 10.5 over Colorado: When was the last time we were favored over an FBS team? Bears ticked over 4th quarter meltdown in the desert, makes Ralphie hit the bong early and often to cover.

• [COLOR=#0000ff]​I don't want to see Ralphie with the munchies... yowsa! However, I think while the Bears will win, that something will happen to bring the [U]Buffs[/U] under double digits. So I'll take the 10 and a half and chomp on one of those funny brownies they bring with them.[/COLOR]
  

Furd 6.5 over Mangy Mutts: Butt sniffers last two games as competitive as a doberman against a poodle, as in didn't prove anything. Furd plods their way to a convincing win.

• [COLOR=#0000ff]OK, can I root for a tie? Yeah, I know, the overtime... .blah blah... I believe the extra bye week leaves Nerd Nation a bit rusty, as they spent an inordinate time in the library. But Cyler Miles misses the game after bootstomping a drunken Bronco fan that got lost leaving the loss on Sunday, so the Furrdies win by 14.[/COLOR]
  

bRuins 6.5 over Devils Rejects: Song stealers getting by on pure luck as they could easily be 0-3. Sparky's boys sharpen their pitchforks to beat the spread and probably win.

• [COLOR=#0000ff]Miles Jack plays QB, throws for 300 yards, runs for 200 more and makes 20 tackles, forces a fumble and grabs a pick-six. Yet, the 'Ruins STILL lose 77-70. Why? The desert heat throws them off... and they believe they see Heisenberg in an RV and run away. Sparky yells, "That's right, BITCH!" and enjoys the narrow [U]Scum Devils[/U] cover.[/COLOR]
  

Utah 10.5 over Wazzoo: Mormon Manglers much improved and not to be taken lightly. Which is what it looks like the Rubber Duckies did against the Scurvy Mates. That game may have taken something out of the Cougs, so taking Utes to cover.

• [COLOR=#0000ff]Ever see "The Hangover"? Despite the utter mess that Michigan is (now rumor has it that Patrick Swayze's estate is suing them for ruining the mascot "Wolverines"), Utah feels a bit TOO confident and allows Conor to throw for 5 TD's in a [U]Wazzu upset[/U]?[/COLOR]
  

U$C 10.5 over OSU: River Rats hardly impressive though they are unbeaten. Not sure why, but my feeling is they give the condoms fits and at least beat the spread, if not spring the upset.

• [COLOR=#0000ff]Does anyone hate $ark more than us Cal fans? OK, and Mutt U minions too. Mike Riley taps into his network and has a chat with former hot seat sitter Steve Addazio to see just what the Eagles did to bitch slap the Toejams in Beantown. Addazio tells him that they all seemed a bit hung over and thought they were attending the NFL Combine, the geniuses confusing Massachusetts with Indianapolis. Unfortunately, Riley's playing them at home, a place they kinda recognize, and despite thinking they are at a Halloween party, Condoms win a nip / tuck affair by a field goal, licking the [U]Beavers[/U] by a, well... hair! [/COLOR]
  

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[/COLOR]These selections are for entertainment purposes only.... more than likely I have zero shot at getting ANY right!

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