Willard's Winners...Thanksgiving Edition...

Well folks, It's Thanksgiving. Willard told me that he was going to his Mom's house to give thanks to the Lord for his salvation and subsequent sanctification, .....and to eat some turkey. Willard told me that if I would finish out the regular season, then he would predict the Bowl games for me. So here we go with the Thanksgiving Edition of Pigskin Prognostications.

Boston College v. Miami: The Beantown Eagles will fly into beautiful Miami to sun their bellies on South Beach this Thanksgiving Break. The Hurricanes will will try to dampen the Eagle's break, but will only manage a mist. Willard's Winner... Boston College.

Texas A&M v. Texas: The battle for Texas will pit Francione's Aggies against Brown's Longhorns. The Corp will train their rifles and sharpen their K-bars looking to carve out a few longhorn steaks, but the Bulls from pastures of Austin will gore the Corp. Willard's Winner... Texas

Virginia v. Virginia Tech: The Queen's men will march to Blacksburg to bring the Queen her Thanksgiving Turkey. But Beemer's Birds will avoid capture. Willard's Winner... Virginia Tech.
(George, I am sorry for last week's lapse in judgement. Hokie Hokie Hokie Hi, Tech Tech VPI, Sola Rex Sola Rah, Polytech Virginia, Rey Rah VPI, TEAM TEAM TEAM!)

Wake Forest v. Maryland: Well, the Terrible Terrapins showed a crack in their shell last week. The Demon Deacons also showed that the right Pastor can reign them in. So this weeks match up should be a good one. The Deacons will head to College Park looking to convert the Terps to their form of religion. But the terrible Terps will slam the front door in the Deacon's faces. Willard's Winner... Beware of the Terps!... Maryland.

The Donnybrook Game of the Week:

LSU v. Arkansas: Whoa Nellie, this game is big for the SEC. The Bayou Bengals will march to Fayetteville looking to Barbeque a little Razorback. Houston Nutt's Hogs have used their terrific tusk filled Scooter McFadden to run all over the field this season. The question is: Are the Tiger's Defensive Hides' tough enough to stand up to McFadden's tusks. I am going against Willard's Prognostication skills and picking... Chris' Champion...LSU

Notre Dame v. USC: Last year, this was one of the best games of the season, with the Trojans coming out on top. Since then, Brady Quinn and the rest of the Catholic crew have been constantly lifting up hail mary's and our fathers looking for divine help for this season's rematch. The Fightin' Irish bring a somewhat anemic offense to Southern California this weekend hoping to somehow find paydirt and a trip to the National Championship game. But the boys from Troy will fight valiantly, and keep Helen safely in the city. Willard's Winner... USC (Oh how it pains me to say that. I really do want the Irish to pull out the big Sheleighleigh and thump the Trojans.)

Georgia Tech v. Georgia: The Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech will cruise on down Highway 316 to the Classic City looking to drive off with a few victory parts and some gas for their trip to a bowl game. But Coach Richt's Junkyard Dawgs run this lot, and will send that Yellowjacket jalopy back to its Atlanta impoud without the parts they need. Willard's Winner... Georgia!

Willard's Winners...

Well folks, Willard is still reeling from the loss to Kentucky, but is feeling much better after last weeks win. Didn't I tell y'all, That Dawg will Bite You! Willard, keep your chin up, and continue to take your medicine, and be ready for bowl season. In the meantime, I will do my best to prognosticate as well as you do. (Did anybody notice that I was 8-1 last week?)

Without further adieu... Here are Willard's Winners...

West Virginia v. Pitt: The Mountaineers from Morgantown are needing to show off their shooting prowess so as to make the BCS Shootout. They think that a few Panther pelts on their wall might impress the BCS boys to let them in the match. The Panthers will sneak out from their dens and try to slash those hunters, but the Mountaineers will drop them in their tracks. Willard's Winner... West Virginia

Cal v. USC: The Bears of Cal will lumber to Troy on a mission to knock Pete Carroll's mighty men off the BCS ramparts. Tommy the Trojan will have his sword sharp, and will make himself a nice bear rug. Willard's Winner... USC


Tennessee v. Vandy: The Vol navy will sail to Nashville looking to sink the Commodores' season. The Commodores will defend their harbor valiantly, but Fulmer's sharp shooters will pick off the Gold and Black Attack. The Battle for supremacy on Tennessee's waterways will be won by...Willard's Winner... Tennesee

Maryland v. Boston College: The Eagles of Beantown have been flying high this season, and are looking to feast on one of their favorite morsels, Turtle. But Coach Friedgen has toughened up his Tortoise troupe, and will have those shellbacks ready for battle. Willard's Winner...Beware of the Terapins!... Maryland!

Rutgers v. Cincinatti: Well folks, I must make a few amends for a moment. Last week I mistakenly chose Louisville to stomp the Scarlett Knights of New Jersey. I will have to say that the Scarlet Knights horses are quite powerful, and impressive. Let me go ahead and say this...Though the Bearcats of Cincy will defend their lair well, the State College of New Jersey's Scarlet Knights will trample them under-foot. Willard's Winner... and kudos go to... Rutgers

Virginia Tech v. Wake Forest: The Hokie Birds have taken a few lumps this season, but their wings have been mended; and are ready to fly to North Carolina to disrupt the Deacon's called church conference. The Demon Deacons would like nothing more than a little turkey snack before the main victuals arrive on Thanksgiving Day. The Elders will find those Hokies to be a tough bird to swallow, but with the help of a little communion wine will choke them down. Willard's Winner... Wake Forest.

And now for the Donnybrook game of the Week:

Michigan v. Ohio State: In the words of Keith Jackson... Whooooaaaah Nellie! The Wolverines will bring their powerful defensive claws to the Big Horshoe looking to crack the Buckeyes, and their National Championship hopes. Lloyd Carr and his boys will chop and chop at the proud Buckeyes, but Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. will rain down their tough acorns thumping the Wolverines on the head. Willard's Winner... Ohio State

Auburn v. Alabama: Tubberville's Tigers are still licking their wounds from the bite the Bulldogs put on them last week. And as it goes with wounded animals, the Tigers will be fightin' mad. Mike Shula's crimson pachyderms will try to stomp on the Tigers' tails, but will find those Felines a little too frisky. Willard's Winner... in a rout...Auburn!

Willard's Winners...

Well folks... Willard has gone off the deep end. After crushing defeats to both Vanderbilt and Kentucky in the same season, Willard has moved back out into the woods near Ellaville. My Aunt heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight: "Apocalypse is comin', head for the hills!" My Aunt said that Willard would be back soon though. She explained that he only took 2 jars of pickled eggs with him, and that wouldn't last him long.

Since Willard is on hiatus, I will be filling in the rest of the season. I hope that I will be able to fill those big (but nasty) shoes. So here we go!

Louisville v. Rutgers: The high flying Cardinal attack will wing its way into Jersey looking to leave a stain on the Scarlett Knights' perfect record. The Templars will defend the State College of New Jersey valiantly, but castle will fall. Willard's Winner... Louisville

Cincinatti v. West Virginia: The might Bearcats of Cincy will attempt to scale mountains of Morgantown. The Mountaineers know that mountain well, and will train their high powered rifles, and there will be Bearcat pelts decorating the Mountaineer lodge. Willard's Winner... West Virginia

South Carolina v. Florida: The Ole' Ball coach will lead his chickens down to the Swamp looking for a little Gator tail snack. The Coach's hens are sort of wiry and tough this year, but will be no match for the Gator chomp. Willard' Winner... Florida

Miami v. Maryland: The blustery windbags from South Florida will gust their way into College Park this Saturday hoping to topple Coach Friedgens' Tortoises. The Canes are looking to get back a little of their wind, but will find that the Terrible Terrapins can weather their bluster. Willard's Winners... Beware of the Terrapins...Maryland!

Nebraska v. Texas A&M: I have heard that the Aggies have a dog named Reveille. That is what I will need to wake me up from this bore of a game... Willard's Winner...anybody who does not have to watch this game!

Notre Dame v. Air Force: The Golden Domers from South Bend will make the pilgrimage to Colorado to shoot down the fighting Falcons of The U.S. Air Force Academy. I don't have anything quippy to say, but the Catholics had better be prayed up for this one. Willard's Winner... In a nail-biter... Notre Dame.

TCU v. New Mexico: The Lobos of New Mexico will be looking to defend their den against the Horned Frogs of TCU this weekend. The Horned Frogs will bring their potent offensive poison, and vitiate the wolves. Willard's Winner... TCU
(Sorry Dennis, but your wolves just can't hack it. Hey, at least you are cleaner than the Old Mexico!)

Bama v. LSU: Yeah, as if Bama has a chance. I won't even waste my creative juices on this one. Willard's Winner... LSU!

Wake Forest v. Florida State: The Demon Deacons of Wake Forest have shown themselves to be as mean as the most cantankerous set of their Baptist namesakes. Pastor Bowdon and his Native American flock will attempt to keep the congregation together, but the upstart Elders will split that Seminole Sanctuary. Willard's Winner...Wake Forest.

Georgia v. Auburn. Coach Richt's bumbling Bulldog band will stumble into the Prettiest Little Village on the Plain this week looking to knock off the Tubberville's Terrific Tigers. The War Eagle attack has been strong, and will fly over the Bulldog ground game. The 5th ranked Tigers will pounce, claw, and scratch all over those Bulldogs. But in the immortal words of Lewis Grizzard: THAT DAWG WILL BITE YOU! Willard's Winner... Georgia!

Wicked Mad Props To My Peeps...

Hey guys, thanks for helping me celebrate. I had a great time hanging out with you guys, even if the Hokies didn't win.















Ladies, thanks for the cake, presents, and presence. Thanks for helping make my Birthday great.

Willard's Winners Week 7...

Well gang, I am sorry for leaving you hanging out in the wind with no prognostications. I was at home, having so much fun that I simply couldn't break away to call Willard.

Willard is once again depressed over Georgia's loss to Tennessee this weekend. A few minutes after the loss, I composed myself, and called Willard's best buddy Ray Earl to offer Willard some comfort, and to keep him from doing something drastic. Luckily Ray Earl got to Willard's house just before Willard made it to the truck with his spray paint. Oh, the mess he would have made.

Willard's Winners for Week 7 are...

Virginia Tech v. Boston College: The Hokie Birds of Blacksburgh will invade Beantown this Thursday. Coach Beamer's Boys have had a tough season, and will find
Boston inhospitable. The Beantown Birds will take aim at the Mountain Turkeys, but their aim will be slightly off. Willard's Winner... Virginia Tech


Minnesota v. Wisconsin: Willard tried hard to take this game seriously. He realizes that there are people who really like these two teams, and there are some that think this is real football. Willard finally broke down and declared his winner. Willard's Winner... Whoever does not have to watch this game!

Ole Miss v. Alabama: The Rebels of Oxford will hop on I-20 and head East to the wide spot in the road called Tuscaloosa looking to fill their bellies on Elephant stew. Coach Orgeron's sharpshooters will take aim, but will find Shula's Crimson Pachyderms tough to bring down. Willard's Winner...Alabama

Michigan v. Penn St.: Coach Carr's Wolverines will scamper into Happy Valley looking for an easy victory. They will find out that the Nittany Lions still have a bit of a bite, but Willard says that the Wolverines will still hear Hail to the Victors after the final gun. Willard's Winner... Michigan.

Maryland v. Virginia: The Turtles will meander into Charlottesville for a tangle with the Queen's guardians. Willard said that though the rest of the world may not think much of either of these teams, this should be a great game to watch. Willard's Winner... Beware of the Turtles...Maryland.

Florida v. Auburn: In the words of Keith Jackson...WHOA NELLIE! This one should be a Donnybrook! Coach Urban Mayer will lead his lizards to the "prettiest little village on the plain" to take on Coach Tuberville's War Eagles. After last weeks debacle, Tuberville's Tigers will be fightin'mad and ready to defend their home. The Auburn Tigers will slash and gnaw on the Thunder lizard's tails, and send them back to their primordial ooze depressed. Willard's Winner... Auburn.
(Aside...This is a little depressing. You see because Auburn will beat Florida this weekend, then no team from the SEC will play for a National Championship. However, USC, who plays 2 ranked teams a year will play in their 3rd in 3 years. Please oh please, somebody convince the NCAA to go to a playoff!)

Vanderbuilt v. Georgia: The Commodores will sail up the Oconee River looking to sink the Bulldog faithfull. Joe T III and the rest of the Dawgs will be guarding the Junkyard, and will take a Bulldog bite out of Vandy. Willard's Winner... Georgia.

My trip home...

I had a great trip home this past week. I got some rest, read some, forgot about school and work, and got to see this guy. My nephew has been studying Tae Kwon Do for about a year now. He is the smallest guy in the class, but has a lot of fight in him. His small stature has caused a few problems for him. The kids in the class start out far apart, but because Patrick doesn't cover as much area sometimes the other kids crowd him on the mat. Once, Patrick unknowingly got crowded, and on a roundhouse kick, kicked the snot out of another kid. Hilarious for the parents watching, not so for the kid that got kicked!





Patrick and I hung out like the bestest buddies that we are. We watched Teen Titans, Scooby Doo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, all the best cartoons.




My birthday is coming up this week, so my sister baked me a cake. She rocks! This is/was my tasty and beautiful University of Georgia Cake! Patrick even helped with the icing.

Possibly the best commercial ever...

Yes!!!!

Willard's Winners Week 5...

Well, you all know about Willard's outburst last week concerning the lack of quality college football games. Well, Earl; Willard's huntin' buddy put together a special event to calm Willard down. Earl put together his county wide famous "MUD FLOPPIN'." For those of you not acquainted with mud floppin' let me explain. First someone digs a pit. You then fill it with water and let it sit for a day or two. Then you let the kids go play in the water, stirring up the mud. Then you gather everybody together, eat some BBQ, and then everybody Flops on in. They have all kinds of prizes for "Best Swan Dive", "Best Cannon Ball", and everyone's favorite, "Best Belly Flop." Willard just loves the Mud Floppin' and it cheered his spirits right up.

So without further adieu (Willard, that means no more waitin')here are Willard's Winners:

BYU v. TCU= The Mormon Cougars are looking to travel to Fort Worth looking for a tasty dish of roasted reptile. Coach Gary Patterson's horny toads will prove themselves to be a tough meal for the Cougars to swallow. It looks like somebody had better be baptised for those BYU boys. Willard's Winner... TCU

Auburn v. South Carolina= Tubberville's Tigers will prance into the Gamecock's ring this Saturday. The Ole' Ball Coach will have his his kickin' chicken's spurs sharp, but just like Little Jerry Seinfeld, SC is no match for Auburn's Feline Frenzy. Willard's Winner... Auburn

Tennessee v. Memphis= The battle for Tennesse will take place near the muddy waters of the Mississipi this year. The Tigers of Memphis will scratch and claw at Fulmer's hounds but in the end the Vols will drag the title of Tennessee's Best Team back to Good Ole' Rocky Top. Willard' Winner... Tennessee

Wisconsin v. Indiana= The slow ground and pound attack of Wisconsin will bore everyone to death before Indiana has the chance to turn the ball over the 2nd time. Willard's Winner... Whoever does not have to watch this game!

Alabama v. Florida= Coach Shula's Crimson Pachyderms will lumber into the Swamp after their crushing defeat at the hands of the Razorbacks last week. Though they will be fighting for their bowl lives, the Gators will eat that Elephant one bite at the time. Willard's Winner... (and oh how he hates to say it) Florida

The Georgia Institute of Technology v. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University= Willard said: "Dang, after having to write all that down, I don't have nuthin' to say. Willard's Winner... Virginia Tech

Louisiana Tech v. Clemson= Willard's Winner in a rout... Clemson

Ohio St. v. Iowa= The Hawkeyes of Iowa will set their keen vision on knocking off the #1 Buckeyes in their home stadium. But the Hawkeyes will find the Tressel's Buckeye Trees an inhospitable place to light. Willard's Winner, in the Donnybrook Game of the Week... Ohio State

Pudue v. Notre Dame= The Altar-boys of South Bend somehow pulled one out of their golden domes last week, but will find the Boilermakers a little easier to convert. Willard's Winner... Notre Dame

The University of Georgia v. Ole Miss= Coach Richt's Bulldogs will march into Oxford this Saturday. Ole Colonel Sanders will try to rally the troops to fight off the Junk Yard Dawgs. But the only time we will hear the Rebel Yell is when UGA VI bites the Rebs on the tail. Willard's Winner... GEORGIA!

P.S. If you are wondering what happened to my Dad, wonder no more. He is vacationing in his Summer Home, and could not be reached. (By that I mean that my Grandmother's lawn needed to be mowed, the last of the tomatoes and beans picked, and the turnips had to be planted.)

Capt. J. A. Filos...

Hey guys, the segment above is from a show on the History Channel called Mail Call. It talks about all kinds of weapons, old and new. The Captain speaking to the host about the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle is a friend of mine from High School and College. We used to call Jason the "Hispanic Causing Panic." With this machine he really is causing panic, in our enemies!

Willard's Winners Week 4....

Well, Willard is trying to learn how to use, what he calls; the "inner net." He bought a computer, and has been trying to email me his picks for this week. He said that he didn't understand why I haven't been getting the "e-males" he has been sending. However, the one email that I did receive had a picture of his opening screen. (see pic above) This might be the problem with Willard's emails.

Well, since Willard could not email his picks, I called him. Willard was quite upset with this weeks schedule. He ranted for about 15 minutes. About the only words I could really understand were: "WILLARD'S WINNER, WILLARD'S WINNER...I'LL TELL YOU WHO WILLARD'S WINNERS ARE...EVERYBODY WHO DOES NOT HAVE TO WATCH COLLEGE FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND...THERE AIN'T ONE.... (I can't finish the rest of the sentence)

So there you have it folks, Willard's Winners for this week are those of you smart enough to rent a movie on the cruddiest weekend of college football ever!

Don't worry folks, Willard will be back next week with his prognostications.