It is not a coincidence that people have been looking forward to this college football season.
For one thing, have you gone to the movies lately? No? Well, you're not alone because this summer has been terrible for Hollywood, box office-wise.
There are several reasons for this. One, the movies suck. Two, the movies suck. Three, the movies suck bad. Four, the movies based on comic books really suck.
This is how bad it is: my wife and I went to see Despicable Me 3. Okay, it is a cartoon, but at least it wasn't a sequel to a movie based on a Disney World ride or anything out of "The Marvel Universe".
We missed the matinee. We had to pay the full ticket price. Fortunately, there were loan officers available and we qualified for a Home Equity Line of credit so we could see the movie and get some popcorn.
Verdict: Despicable Me 3 was okay. Too much Steve Carrell. Not enough Minions.
This Week's Picks!
Our Puppies vs Our Lady: Generally, UGA doesn't play a marquee game until the last couple of weeks of September. But this time, uncharacteristically, The Dawgs are playing The Fighting Ethnic Stereotypes in South Bend. Georgia's starting quarterback, Jacob Eason, got hurt in the App State game. Here's what Paul Finebaum says: "That's a big blow," (Easton's injury). "His replacement, Jacob Fromm was playing high school football a year ago. He's very talented. But Eason won big games last year. He won two on the final possession. Trust me, I am bald headed and wear glasses" Not to argue with Paul Finebaum, but Eason lost big games last year, too. Eason was the tenth out of the twelve ranked quarterback last year in the SEC. Sure, you want someone with experience playing in a "big game" like this, but I'm not sure it would make a difference one way or another this year as long as Chubb and Michel are there. Dawgs win.
Wrecked vs Gaming Birds From The Mythical State of Jacksonville: The Bees welcome Jacksonville State, which is neither in Jacksonville or is a state. You never know about JSU. They gave Auburn fits a couple of years ago. But I just don't see Tech losing this game, but then again, they had 535 rushing yard against Tennessee and still lost. Tech wins
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| Georgia Tech Coach Paul Johnson, Tuesday Morning. |
War Eagletigers vs Orange Tigers: The Whatever they are called this week from Auburn travel to The 2016 NCAA Champions Clemson Tigers. Here's a joke for you: Q. What do the Auburn Tigers and Billy Graham have in common? A: They both can make 75,000 people stand up and yell 'Jesus Christ'. That's the kind of knee slapping humor you've come to expect from This Week's Picks. Auburn whooped up on Georgia Southern last week. Clemson killed Kent State (which is not a state, either). I just think Clemson is a better than Auburn. Clemson wins
Sooner or Later, You'll Leave Oklahoma vs Ahia State. I have never liked either one of these schools (Oklahoma or Ohio State). I'm not sure why. They never did anything to me. I've known alumni from both schools and they were very nice people. By the way, did you hear how the Buckeye fan died from drinking milk? The cow fell on him. (Or maybe that was the Oklahoma fan?) Anyway, Ohio State wins.
The Place Where I Send My Parents Plus Loans vs The New Hampshire is Same As The Old Hampshire: Georgia Southern (School Song: "Yes, I Guess, They Ought To Name A Drink After You") welcome the New Hampshire
My Beloved Owls vs Hillbilly Tech: Last week, my beloved alma mater played the opening game of the season at Samford. It had a twelve-hour storm delay (give or take a couple of hours). I picked Samford to win because my liberal arts edumacation at Kennesaw State taught me to look objectively at issues and base my conclusions on facts. I got this response on Facebook from Caric Martin, who was recently elected to The Owls Sports Hall of Fame and whose father taught my Economics class. (I made a B, yeah come on.) Caric said, "Alan, this is President Olens when I told him that an alumni had picked Samford to win. I suggested he revoke your diploma!" Thanks, Caric, I knew I could count on you. Owls win.
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