Go Go BOILERS Go

Ahh yes, it's Friday so we all know what that means, another Purdue Friday Fire Up Post! This week the Boilermakers take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ross Ade Stadium at noon. It's Boilermaker Black Out meaning we are going to blackout the stadium, so I have my black already to go! Purdue is coming off a 24-3 game vs. Wisconsin last week. In a weird twist the defense played well enough to win last week, but the offense let us down failing to score a touchdown. It will be a great game tomorrow pitting two of the most underachieving teams in the country against one another, who will win, lets take a look at the match ups shall we?

This is a huge game for both teams, as both are still trying to get bowl eligible and jockey for a better bowl position. The winner might get the inside track for the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. The big question going in is will the defense be able to play as well or better as it did last week. If that happens things will bode well for the Boilers. The first couple of series vs Wisky last week ended in a 3 and out for Bucky Badger so that was a good sign. Who would have thought one of the nations best offenses would be shut down, it was sad really. Our biggest problem is the red zone, we don't do well inside the redzone. Last week, we would drive the ball down and then one of these things would occur, missed field goal, stopped ourselves, or punt. The most mind boggling was punting on a 4th and 1 from like the 24, still scratching my head. I do believe our offense will work out the kinks though, and most of Ross Ade will be happy.

Lets take a look at some predictions with how I think some of my favorite bloggers teams will do. This weeks guest picker is the lovely and talented Blazer fan herself Kayla! She has not yet sent me back her picks, so I will update this post as soon as I get them from her. On with the predictions. Yay, Kayla's picks are in!

Pillow Fight Of The Week
Michigan State vs Indiana- First off must give some credit here. After the late game collapse to Fighting Fat Charlies, MSU's season has just spiraled downhill big time. It looked to hit rock bottom last week, trailing Northwestern 38-3 in the 3rd quarter. Then out of nowhere Sparty turned it around scoring 37 straight points stunning the wildcat faithul and getting the win. Now they take on the hoosiers, and trust me folks this game could be ugly, two bad teams. Oddly enough it has bowl implications, as the winner probably goes, the loser won't. Look for MSU to score early, often, and all day on IU.
Phats- MICHIGAN STATE 55 indiana 22
Kayla- MICHIGAN STATE 40 indiana 21 I don't think it will be quite as much of a high scoring game but who knows
EDIT FINAL SCORE INDIANA 46 michigan state 21
Phats= D'oh
Kayla= D'oh


Big Game of the Week-
Florida vs Georgia- Ahh yes the worlds largest cocktail party. This one could get really ugly, early. I have always been a Gator fan, and I liked them even more when they hired Urban. UGA on the other hand has "dawged" the boilers a couple of times, so not so much a fan. UGA has really struggled beating teams it should clobber, and Florida has looked pretty good, I think the dawgs are gator bait Saturday.
Phats- FLORIDA 42 georgia 31
Kayla- FLORIDA 35 georgia 24- I am a gators fan! What else can I say.
EDIT FINAL SCORE FLORIDA 21 georgia 14
Phats= WOOHOO
Kayla= WOOHOO

Philadelphia vs Jacksonville- For Shannon, and Ben. A heartbreaking loss for the Eagles this past weekend, but one hell of a kick a 62 yarder WOW! Trust me Shannon the news this weekend will be much better, the eagles will have no problem and roll.
Phats- PHILADELPHIA 42 jacksonville 28
Kayla- PHILADELPHIA 28 jacksonville 17
EDIT FINAL SCORE JACKSONVILLE 13 philadelphia 6(sorry shannon)
Phats= D'oh
Kayla= D'oh

Arizona State vs Washington- For Egan. Have to admit I was impressed with UW last week in a thrilling OT loss to Cal. They almost had the come from behind miracle win, but alas they lost. This week is a tough one, because ASU's coach is really on the hot seat and needs this one to help keep his job. I like ASU to keep it close, but UW to pull it out in an OT Thriller
Phats- WASHINGTON 42 arizona state 35 ot
Kayla- WASHINGTON 42 arizona state 38, I think it's going to be a real ugly fight for this win. Hope you're happy with the outcome, Egan
EDIT FINAL SCORE ARIZONA STATE 26 washington 23 OT
Phats= D'oh(I got the ot part right!)
Kayla= D'oh

Auburn vs Mississippi- For LeeAnn and Pissy- I have to admit I don't like Auburn, sorry ladies. However that doesn't mean much here because I am smart enough to pick them. The Tigers should have no problems rolling over the rebels, this one gets out of hand early, WAR EAGLE
Phats- AUBURN 52 ole miss 14
Kayla- AUBURN 41 ole miss 10. It pains me to say it but Auburn will be all over Ole Miss like nobody's business! I can only hope they don't score this well... Sorry diehard Bama, and UAB fan here :)
EDIT FINAL SCORE AUBURN 23 ole miss 17
Phats= WOOHOO
Kayla= WOOHOO

Duke vs Vanderbilt- For David. So close last week were the Blue Devils to beating a depleted Miami team, unfortunately that's probably the only reason it was close. Vandy is not a world beater, but they won't need to be to beat Duke. Take heart Devil fans it's almost basketball season.
Phats- VANDERBILT 33 duke 10
Kayla- VANDERBILT 21 duke 10, Vandy will have its way with Duke early in the game, but will have trouble in the second half.
EDIT FINAL SCORE VANDERBILT 45 duke 28
Phats= WOOHOO
Kayla= WOOHOO

Ohio vs Kent State- For Design Goddess. Ahh Finally the Golden Flashes have to play a somewhat good team in their conference. I believe Ohio is Skii's team, right DG? This will be an interesting game, and I think the Bobcats will really test KSU in this one. I am still not a believer in the Golden Flashes, but a win here would help me turn the corner. Golden Flashes pull this one off in style, coming from behind
Phats- KENT STATE 42 ohio 41
Kayla- OHIO 34 kent state 24, Phats this is the only one so far I disagree with. Ohio will rule!(dg does she get humble pie? haha)
EDIT FINAL SCORE OHIO 17 kent state 7
Phats= D'oh
Kayla= WOOHOO

Idaho vs Hawaii- For Shife. The Vandals have had a great season, but back to back tough games kind of bring them down to earth a little. I expect the Bows to rough up Idaho a little bit their offense is a beast. It worries me for when we play them! Hawaii will roll over Idaho, sorry Shife. Still plenty of chances to make a bowl game for Idaho.
Phats-HAWAII 60 idaho 21
Kayla-HAWAII 42 idaho 7, Who knows?? This is a wild guess for me
EDIT FINAL SCORE HAWAII 68 idaho 10
Phats= WOOHOO
Kayla= WOOHOO

Alabama vs Florida International- For Cheryl and Gary. First off, I think Alabama's coach is a pansy for coming out and accusing Smokey the UT coonhound dog of biting one of his players who in his words FELL ON HIM. Umm if I am a dog and you fall on me I am going to bite you too. The poor pooch! Alright to the prediction, lets hope the only fight the golden panthers bring to this match up will be their spirit. Why Bama is playing this team I have no idea, but it won't matter they will win this easy, rolling to a win. ROLL TIDE!
Phats- ALABAMA 41 florida international 0
Kayla- ALABAMA 33 florida international 3, If the Tide doesn't pull this one off, I am becoming a Tiger fan! Just kidding, I could never do that ROLL TIDE.
EDIT FINAL SCORE ALABAMA 38 fiu 3
Phats= WOOHOO
Kayla= WOOHOO(wow Kayla that was close!!)

Texas vs Texas Tech- For Cheryl and Gary(Texas), Jef, and Fuzz(TECH) Oh Oh Oh a blogger grudge match here. Texas was incredibly lucky to get the win last week over the huskers. I have to say too I am not a fan of the longhorns, not really sure why. I think this will not only be a good game, but an exciting game possibly coming down to the wire. I almost made it the big game of the week, but afterall it is the Big 12! I think Red Raider Nation will be sent into pandemonium after a thrilling overtime win over the horns.
Phats- TEXAS TECH 35 texas 28 OT
Kayla- Texas 21 texas tech 17, I disagree Phats I think Texas will pull of the win. It will be a hard won game however.
EDIT FINAL SCORE TEXAS 35 texas tech 31
Phats= D'oh
Kayla= WOOHOO

Purdue vs Penn State- Will the defense continue it's good play, will the offense wake up and be able to be productive in the red zone. Those will be keys, this PSU team is good but not great like teams in the past. We have played similar teams, but you can't really compare scores in college football. I think this will be a good game for a half, and then Purdue will surprise everyone and blow it open in the third. Painter goes for big numbers, and the defense gets better as the game goes on, Boilers send Joe"Grand"Pa and his Nitts home with a loss.

Kayla- PURDUE 28 penn state 10, BOILER UP! I do not like Penn State in the least, so I hope the score is even a wider margin for the Boilermakers.

Phats Prediction- PURDUE 35 penn state 17
EDIT FINAL SCORE PENN STATE 12 purdue 0(oh well, back to the drawing board)
Phats= D'oh
Kayla= D'oh
NOTE* I will do final results after the Hawaii/Idaho, and Eagles/Jags game tomorrow, I am at Kristen's we had a joint halloween party tonight she says Hi Everyone, and to Boiler Up!

FINAL STANDINGS
Phats= 5 Woohoo's and 6 D'ohs
Kayla= 7 Woohoo's and 4 D'ohs
KAYLA WINS!

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