Football Future-see Week 2

Last week was an impressive opener for both college football and the Right
Wing prediction staff. We went 6-1, giving us a winning percentage
somewhere near .850. Not bad, considering we knew next to nothing about the
teams going in. Opening week was also special for us in that we predicted
7 games instead of our usual five.

The top 5 were impressive. Each team put up at least 40 points. USC
jumped Georgia for the top spot thanks to putting up 52 against a weak
Virginia team while Georgia played a Div II power in Georgia
Southern. Georgia went up 38-0, and then pulled all the starters, and most
of the second string, which allowed Southern to tack on 21 points over the
span of their final four drives.

But I’m kind of glad Georgia isn’t number 1 anymore. There’s a lot of
pressure associated with that spot, and with the injuries piling up, a
little relief is a good thing for the Dawgs.

Now, we get ready for week two, with our standard slate of five games.

Oregon State at (19) Penn State
Penn State annihilated Coastal Carolina, or was it Charleston Tech?, or it
might have been Carolina A&M… Anyway, the Nittany Lions pounded out 66
points against a vastly inferior opponent last week. This week they get
more of a test, mainly because Oregon State is an actual Division I team.
Final Score: Penn State 48, Oregon State 21

(8)West Virginia at East Carolina
East Carolina made a statement last week in taking down Virginia Tech. The
only problem facing the Pirates this week is that West Virginia is just
plain better than the Hokies. WVU is looking for another BCS run, while
East Carolina is eyeing a chance to bust the BCS party. Sadly, the Right
Wing doesn’t think that ECU has enough magic for two ranked opponent in two
weeks.
Final Score: West Virginia 37, East Carolina 24

Central Michigan at (2) Georgia
Central Michigan’s quarterback is supposedly one of the best “run-pass
threat” QBs in the nation. His only problem is that he plays for a
“directional” Michigan team. Georgia dropped to #2 in the AP Poll because
they decided to rest the starters and the second string after a 38 point
lead of Georgia Southern. Expect much of the same.
Final Score: Georgia 48, Central Michigan 20

Miami(FL) at (5) Florida
Ten years ago, maybe even five years ago, this would have been one of the
most compelling match-ups of the season. Now, it’s just another game for
Florida. Miami has lost much of its swagger and confidence when it comes
to big games. Remember, this team lost to Virginia 48-0 in the final game
in the old Orange Bowl. Last week Tebow and Company posted 56 points on an
overmatched Hawaii team. Look for Florida to dominate early, and often in
this one.
Final Score: Florida 51, Miami 21

Western Carolina at Florida State
Florida State was off last week, and they start their season with the
Catamounts of Western Carolina. Last year WCU went to Athens to play
Georgia and lost 45-16. They’re a good football team, when they stay in
their division. But Florida State, sad to say, could be the class of the
ACC this year… if given the chance. Seminoles Win, but I’d like to think
the WCU makes it respectable.
Final Score: Florida State 37, Western Carolina 20