SEC PICKS: 9/12/09

TROY/FLORIDA
In the new copy of "College Football 101" this game is considered a cupcake with all the fat anyone could ever want. Look for this game to be over as soon as the gates open.

WINNER: FLORIDA

UCLA/TENNESSEE
UT could very well take this game going away, however, until Lane Kiffin can prove he can coach instead of run his mouth...he will get no love from me.

WINNER: UCLA

VANDERBILT/LSU
Even though LSU looked horrible at times against Washington, I'll take the Tigers against the 'Dores in Baton Rouge.

WINNER: LSU

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL/ALABAMA
'Bama gets an easy win...and FIU gets a check. Thanks for playing!

WINNER: ALABAMA

SOUTH CAROLINA/GEORGIA
Will the flu and the sting of losing to Oklahoma State be in Athens on Saturday? I expect a close game...but I also expect UGA to get the last BITE!

WINNER: GEORGIA

MISSISSIPPI STATE/AUBURN
3-2? How about 6-3 this year? For those still laughing at the Miss. State/Auburn game from 2008...you're in good company. The 2009 contest should provide the "Auburn Nation" with an idea of how far the Tigers have come in one season. The Bulldogs are better than Louisiana Tech, but I also think they're better than Auburn. I look for State to seal the game in the final minutes as Auburn fans prepare for another toxic season on the plains. Just because you're "better" doesn't mean you're "good"...

WINNER: MISS. STATE