Go Blue! And NFL Week 13 - Pats Prediction

First of all, let me congratulate the University of Michigan Wolverines on earning a trip to the national championship game in January. The UCLA Bruins beat #2 ranked USC today virtually ensuring the Wolverines a rematch against Ohio State on a neutral field. I was of the opinion before the Ohio State - Michigan game that they should play again for all the marbles if the game was close. The game and the events following have done nothing to change my opinion. I don't think that USC or Florida played as difficult a road schedule as Michigan did this year. The Wolverines were the most worthy opponent in my mind before UCLA's assist today. I'm confident that the two polls will get it right, especially if Arkansas continues to hang tight with Florida. Michigan should get a rematch. GO BLUE!

Pats Prediction:

Last week: The game played out pretty much as I predicted. It was even more physical than I expected and had more turnovers than I would have liked. It was certainly fun to watch, though.

I hope that Junior Seau will at least give serious consideration to playing with the Pats again next year. He's been better than I expected this year. It was tough watching the replays of his leg being snapped last Sunday.

I thought the turf looked nice. The playing surface appeared level and even throughout. I'd like to see FieldTurf in person some day. I played an ultimate disc scrimmage at Wentworth's turf field (not FieldTurf) and it was like brillo against the skin - not pretty.

Season record: 6-5 straight up, 3-6-2 against the spread.

Week 13 Favorite: New England (-14)

The Lions still stink. Matt Millen hasn't shown that he has what it takes to guide them to even mediocrity. That said, I still think any double digit spread is difficult to bet with. I think New England should win easily. I just don't think they will win by as many points as Vegas does.

Prediction: Patriots 27, Lions 17